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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
COURT GR|NDS ON
CRIMINAL CASES
THE DAY

Frank Morse, a negro, was convict
ed of assault with intent to murder to-
day, the jury recommending he be pun
ished as for a misdemeanor.
Sol Jackson, negro charged with
assault with intent to murder, was
convicted today of shooting at another,
which is a misdemeanor.
Troy Guerry, negro charged with
burglary, entered a plea of guilty, and
was sentenced by Judge Littlejohn to
serve three years on the chaingang.
Busta Pickett went to trial just be-
fore noon today on a charge of assault
with intent to murder. His case will
likely occupy the main portion of the
afternoon, and the court was occupied
with its hearing when the Times-Re
corder went to press.
The arguments in the case of Frank
Morse, negro charged with assault
with intent to murder, were made at
the openng of Sumter Superior court
today, with Judge z. A. Liitlejohn pre-
siding. The evidence was completed
late yesterday and a recess taken until
morning. L. J. Blalock represented tae
defendant and Solicitor julie FELTON,
cared for the states interest.
Tom Brown, Jr., convicted on three
indictments, was sentenced late yester-
day to three years on the cnaingang,
which was one year for each convic-
ton, they being two cases of simple
larceny and one of burglary.
Two years each on the chainggang.
one year for each case against the de-
PENDANTS, were given Emmett Mott and
VIII Pollard, for burglary by Judge
Littlejohn.
A mistrial was ordered in the case
of Ed Harrington, negro charged
with assault with intent to murder.
The case of Honor Bivins, an egro
charged with accessory before the
fact in murder, transferred from Crisp
county for trial here on change of
venue, will be called Wednesday morn
ing, and it is expected will take the
right of way, because of special prep
arations for this case.
The charge of murder against Lu-
cius Frazier, the former head waiter
at the Windsor hotel, stands in his
case to be called at most any time, and
scheduled for today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
SENATOR WANTS THE
NEGRO VOTE HERE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 5,-Sena-
tor Penrose, republican. of Pennsyl-
vania, today introduced two bills be-
fore congress, both of which he said
were designed to prevent the disfran-
chisement of negroes in the South. One
of the measures is identical with the
old Force Bill" championed original
ly James G. Blaine, and defeated after
a lengthy fight during the presidency
CT Grover Cleveland. This would give
the federal authorities direct supervis-
ion Of elections in the various states,
while the second bill introduced is an
amendment to the corrupt practices
act
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
c. c. BELL BACK FROM
MEETING OF BOYS AT ATLANTA

Z. c. Bell, secretary of the Ameri-
Gus Y M c. A., returned today from
Atlanta, where he spent several days
attending the sessions of the Older
Boys Conference, the organization Of
which war permanently effected. Mr..
Bell states the conference was sue
cess in every way, and that he expects
1t to grow in strength and usefulness
each year. kilograms of congratula-
tion were read before the Atlanta con-
ference from other state conferences
in session at the time, and also a
sincere message of appreciation from
President Wilson, who expressed in
terest in the work as outlined
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
GRAND JURY HAS
NOT REACHED THE.
WADE CASE YET

The Sumter county grand jury con-
vened this morning after arecess since
last Wednesday. They began work on
business already prepared for their
consideration, it is said.
No subpoenaes have been issued from
the grand jury, it is reported, in con-
nection with the Wade case. 1t was
expected that summons would go out
this afternoon, and a strong possibility
prevailed in the opinion of many that
the charges would be directly consider
ed during Wednesday.
There are no new developments. No
additional arrests have been made. and
it is not expected that others viii be
made now.
1t isr eliably reported that witnesses
for the state are under surveillance of
officers, and these developments, if
true, will come during tomorrow be-
fore the grand jury.
No statement is forthcoming from
either of the four men held in the
Sumter county jail on warrants charg-
irg murder in connection with the
Wade case.
1t is announced that W. P. Wallis
and Hollis Fort have been connected
with the case as counsel for the ar
rested parties, together with L. }.
Blalock.
L. ]. Blalock declined to make any
statement regarding the affair, and said
nc statement would be made by the
prisoners.
News reached Americus that H. A.
Harp, in Jail at Preston, has talked
freely of the case, denying all know
ledge and connection.
John Ethridge, in charge of officer
Foster, is expected to reach Americus
from Hot Springs, Ark, tonight or
wednesday.
Dr. C. K. Chapman and Walter John
son reached the city from Columbus in
company of officers, at 2;30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. C. X. Chapman, Jr.,
and Warren l. Johnson arrived with
officers from Macon about 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
Friends and relatives have provided
every convenience possible in the Jail
for the arrested parties. They are be-
irg visited by many friends and loved
ones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR
THOMASVILLE WAS POSTPINED

THOMASVILLE, Ca, Dec. 5.-The
Transportation Problems Conference
scheduled to be held under the auspic-
'es of the Commercial Association at
Thomasville, Ca, on Thursday, Decem-
7th, has been indefinitely postponed.
This conference was to be held for
the benefit of busciness men and cit
liens in the states of Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi and South Car
clina. but on account of the fact that
it was deemed expedient at this time
rot to hold the same. the above action
has been taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
OIL {
CHIEF PASSES TO.
GREAT De lONO.

TARRYTOWN, n Y, Dec. 5.-John
D. Archbold. president of the Standard
Oil Company, of New Jersey, died at
his home here today, death following
an illness of two weeks. Appendicitis
was the immediate cause of death, an
operation being performed to late to
secure satisfactory results.
The funeral arrangements are not
yet complete, but interment will occur
Thursday morning.
John D. Archbold was almost as
closely identified with the history of
the Standard Oil as John D. Rookie
feller himself OF the first nine trus-
tees of the trust" formed in 1882 he
alone remained in this capacity until
its dissolution in 1911 at the order of
the United States supreme court, and
it was he who was named to engineer
the dissolution, after which he became
president and director of the Stand
ard Oil Company of New Jersey.
John Dustin ArchboId was born at
Leesburg, o., July 26, 1S48. and was
working in a country store at Salem,
O.. when he heard of the wonderful
oil region in western Pennsylvania
where men were becoming rich over
night. In 1864 he went to the oil
fields and became a refiner and buyer
at Titusville. He became the agent of
a new company, the Acme Company,
which proved to pc an offshoot of the
Rockefeller interests, and from that
time, in 1875, until his death he was
an associate of the Rockefellers.
1t has been estimated that his for
tune, made almost entirely in oil and
its by-products, was nearly 100000
geo.
Mr.. Archbold was one of the best
informed of men in the details of the
oil business in all it's branches, and he
held. according to his own statement,
that all the practices of the Standard
Oil Company were honorable, and, he
believed, in conformity to law.
Although Mr.. Archbold was not par
ticularly conspicuous as benefactor,
he made many large gifts, including a
sum of 100000 to Syracuse Univers-
ity in one lump, besides annual dona-
tlons of smaller amounts He was al
so church member and a loberal
contributor to religious work. He was
married in 1870 to Miss Annie Mills,
OF Titusville, Pa, and maintained a
beautiful estate at Cedar Cliff, Tarry-
town-on-H Hudson, and home at South
amTton, Long Island
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
CONGRESSMAN TRIBBLE
MAY NOT LIVE LONG

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 5.--Rep-
resentative Samuel ]. Tribble, of the
Eighth Georgia district, is seriously
ill at Providence hospital here, and re-
ports from his bedside are to the ef-
feet that he has only slight chance
of recovery.
The Georgia congressman was
stricken with aroplexy while at work
in his Office late yesterday, and was
taken at once to Providence hospital.
During the night the patient failed to
respond to medicines administered, and
early today the attending physicians
stated they entertained small hope of
his recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
DOMESTIC TOPIC
CHOSEN For THE
WILSON SPEECH
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" GREAT DEMONSTRATION =
WHEN WILSON APPEARED =

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. i. y
Democrats and many Republi- =.
? cans united in a great demonstra- y
= tion to felicitate President VIII =.
son upon his reelection when ne =
= appeared before congress at v
= o'clock =
Y AS the president began his =
Y address q number of suffragists "
: unfurled banner from one of the y
= galleries bearing the inscription: \
' Mr.. President: What Will You y
= Do For Woman Suffrage?" which =
= was quickly torn down by a house 4
= employe. The president smiled y
= at the incident and continued y
= reading
? Former Secretary of State Wm. =
= J. Bryan was among the distin- y
= guished visitors present to hear =
' the presidents address delivered. q
= = = = 4 = 4 4 = \ = = q q
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
WILSON OPPOSED TO FOOD
EMBARGO BUT WILL HELP
REDUCE HIGH COST OF LIVING

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. SIT be-
came definitely known here today that
President Wilson is opposed to the
placing of food embargo as adyocat-
ed in the bill introduced in congress
by Representative Fitzgerald, of New
York. He is busy, however, gathering
information for a special address be-
fore congress dealing solely with the
high cost of living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
BAND CONCERT AT HIGH
SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Don't forget to attend the band
concert Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock, at he High school auditorium
by the Boys Drum and Bugle corps
from the Georgia Industrial Home,
Macon, Ga. It will be fine music, con-
sisting of eighteen pieces, and will be
worth your time to go and hear it. The
youngsters were here year ago and
all who heard them were we'll repaid
for their attention. Let all who can
attend. Admission free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
ENTENTE LOSSES REACH
STAGGERING TOTAL OF OVER
FIFTEEN MILLION FIGHTERS

BERLIN, Dec. 5.--Ino total losses of
the Entente Allies to date have been
fften million, one hundred thousand
men, according to figures given out by
the Association for Research into So
cial Consequences OF War at Copen-
hagen, as quoted by the semi-ofTicial
news agency here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
PREACHERS ARE
NAMED FOR THE
MANY CHURCHES


Three Methodist ministers in Ameri-
Gus will have new charges, two of the
pastors to be new to the city.
Rev. Paul Ellis comes to the First
Methodist church from the pastorate OF
the Wesley Monumental church, at Sa-
vannah.
Rev. George nj. Aoree is the new pas
tor of the Lee Street Methodist church
coming from the Americus circuit,
where he has served during the year
Rev. ]. w. Patterson is the new pas
tor for the Americus circuit.
The new presiding elder of the
Americus district is Rev. o. B. Ches-
ter, who is transferred from st. Luke S
church, at Columbus. He served the
First Methodist churhc here for four
years, preceding the four years service
OF Rev. j. A. Thomas, who goes to st.
Luke's, at Columbus.
Rev. T. D. Ellis, D. D., presiding
elder of the Americas district for the
past three years, is moved to the Null
berry Street church, at Macon. sue
ceeding Rev. w. N Ainsworth, who
goes to Wesley Monumental at Savan-
nah.
Rev. A. w. Quillian, Jr., pastor of
the Lee Street church here during the
year, goes to Sasser.
The 1917 session of the South Geor-
gia conference will convene in Albany
which city won over the claims of Dub
lin. The reading of the appointments
of Bishop Gambler came as the closing
feature of the conference during six
days at Thomasville.
Americus District Appointments.
Presiding Elder, Rev. O. b. Chester;
Americus, First Church, Rev Paul w
Ellis; Americus, Lee Street Church
Rev. George M. Acree; Americus Cir
cult, Rev. j. w. Paddington; Arling-
ton, Rev. B. S. Sentell; Blakely, Rev.
V. E. Arnold; Blakely Circuit, Rev. w.
s. Heath; Benevolence, Rev. f. P.
Drake; Bronwood. Rev. ]. B. Griner;
Cuthbert, Rev. w. A. Huckabee: Daw-
son, Rev T. B. Stanford; Edison, Rev.
A. G. Brewton; Ellaville, Rev. D. H.
Walker; Fort Gaines, Rev. Leland
Moore; Leary, supplied by Rev. C. B. S.
Johnson; Leslie, Rev. C. E. Cook; Par
rott, Rev. J. E. Summer; Plains, Rev.
j. w Tinley; Sasser, Rev. A. w. Quill
lian, Jr.; Shellman, Rev. L. A. Brown
Shellman Circuit, Rev. George F.. Ir-
win; Springvale, Rev. Marvin Vincent.
Rev. Thomas HOnOred.
The historical society of the confer
ence was organized with the following
officers: President, Rev. ]. A. Thomas; j;
vice president, Rev. o. B. Chester;
secretary and treasurer, Rev. w. L.
Wright; custodian of archives, Rev. C.
". Curry. Three trustees of the Wes-
leyan Christian Advocate were select
ed as follows; Rev. Bascom Anthony,
D. D.; Rev. N. H. Williams and r. l..
McKenney, of Macon. Rev. F. H. Sin
cath, of Higston, was discontinued
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
CLAIMING
MORE SUCCESSES
IN THE FIGHTS

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Serbian forces in
Macedonia have won further successes
in the Cerna river section and carried
Stravena by assault, said the Serbian
war office statement today. The state
ment aserts that Zovik, five miles north
of Grunishte was burning early today
and that Bulgarian troops there are re-
treating northward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
TO MAKE LECTURE ON
"TITHING" IN THE CITY

julie FELTON,, of Montezuma, a we'll
known lawyer in the city on business,
will speak at the Furlow Lawn Bap-
tist church Wednesday night. His topic
is "Tithing" which is a lecture. al
ready heard in many cities of the
South, and remarkable production of
Mr.. FELTON,. TIE public is cordially
invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
TENNESSEE CHEMICAL co
NOW HAS UPTOWN OFFICE

Of interest to the patrons of the
Tennessee Chemical Co., as well as
the general public is the establishment
of an uptown Office on Forsyth street
next to the Chamber of Commerce.
with Miss Bessie Windsor.
The establishment of this office will
make it more convenient for parties
who will have business with this we'll
known firm. which has been doing bus
mess in Americus for a number of
years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
BOOKS WILL CLOSE
ON SATURDAY NEXT

The registration books for the city
election to be held on December 18th,
will close at o'clock, Saturday after
noon, December 9Th 1t is necessary
to pay all 1916 taxes to qualify for the
election, and the people are urged to
participate in ratifying the choices of
the primary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Presidenf
Wilson's address at the opening of the
session of Congress today was wholly
devoted to domestic subjects, prinel-
pally the problem of railway legisIa-
ton.
In the Hall of the House with Sen
1tors and Representative assembled
n joint session, President Wilson in
accordance with the custom he began
at the opening Of his term, read his
address from the clerks desk.
The President not only renewed his
recommendation for legislation to prs
vent a nation wide railway strike or
lockout before there has been opDor-
tunity for investigation, but defended
It against the attack of organized la
Dor as nothing arbitrary or unjust and
the "justifiable safeguarding by soci-
ETY. of the necessary processes of ffx
very life"
Aside from recommendations for the
passage of the Porto Rico government
bill, the corrupt practices bill and the
Webb bill to legalize American coIIec-
tive selling agencies abroad, the Pres
ident's address was devoted wholly To-
the railroad situation. The only feat
ure which had not been forecast was
the elimination of the proposal tha.
Congress give explicit approval to
consideration by the Interstate COM
merce Commission of an increase in
freight rates to meet additional expen-
ditVres by the railroads caused hY
the operation of the Adamson law.
Commissions Power Indisputable.
Today, the President took the post
tion that "the power of the Interstate
Commerce Commission to grant an in
crease of rates on the ground referred
to is indisputably clear and a recon-
mendation by the Congress with re-
garc to such a matter might seem To
draw in question the scope of the
commissions authority or its inclina-
.ion 10 do justice when there. is no
reason tc doubt either"
The other recommendation on sas
railroad situation made in specizs
message during the last session, which
were not put into law, were renewed
today. They include:
Immediate provision for the en-
largement and administrative reorgan-
ization of the Interstate Commeree
Commission along the lines embodied
in the bill recently passed by the
House of Representatives and now
awaiting action by the Senate. in
order that the commission may be en-
ablcG to deal with the many great
aid various duties now devoIving up-
on il with pcn,nptness and thorough
ress which are, with its present con-
stltution and means of action. pIacti-
ally Impossible.
AN amendment of the existing fed
eral statute which provides the media
ton, conciliation and arbitration OF
such controversies as the present by
adding to it provision that, in case
the methods of accommodation now pro-
vided for should fail. full public
Investigation of the merits of every
such dispute shall be instituted and
completed before strike or lockout
tContinued on Pare Six.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
Rumanians Unsuccessful.

PETROGRAD. Dec. 5-The Ruman-
ans haye been unsuccessful in their at
tempts to check the Teuton invaders
on the roads to Ploechti and Buchar-
est, says the Russian war Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
BIDS TO BE OPENED
AT MURRAY'S FERRY

Bids for erecting the new steel
bridge by Sumter and Dooly counties
ag a joint proposition will be opened
at Murray's Ferry, the site of the pro-
posed structure, on Monday, Decem-
Der nth. The commissioners Of the
two counties will meet for the occas-
ion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
.LLOID-GEORGE GETS
OUT Of THE CABINET

LONDON, Dec. 5.--War Secretary
Lloyd-George, after receiving an inti-
nation that Premier Asquith would be
unable to agree to the formation of
war council without the premier at its
head, decided to resign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-05
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
EXERCISING THE
MIND IMPORTANT

An important element in easy think
ing Is:
Opportunity for thought In time and
In solitude.
Many o. N ara too busy" but with
far less productive things 70 really
live or to really think. One should
make tina. make solitude for thought.
People are often too much continuous
ly together. especially young people.
Each individual IL separate and re-
quires individual separate thought
One h eeassAl should room b. one
self or siss IN some way manage to
spend considerable time alone. along
the seashore or brooksids or in ones
room. The gentle exercise Of q stroll
or OF . slow bicycle ride requiring 1T
tie attsntico 70 itself u our idsal sttxn-
ulanA and oeoasaoo for thinking I'M
lees the attention wandsrs too much
outwardly. Tho time shuld be some
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
How Wanamaker Treats
His Many Employees


Giving our WORKERS - aAdsd por-
ton Of the rewards thsy help 70 earn
Is every bit a. good bnansa - II u
good moralsi Il people are treated
like oxen. they can b depended on 70
make only An ox-likA ratuxn TroAA-
ed otherwise. the d1ffsrenee = natsacn-
lousl"
This Is the ringing ohallsngs John
Wanamaker, the greatest dry goods
merchant the world has seen. ninEs
across this broad landi
1t IL the unfaltering answer he
makes to any of those who shall-to
those who. without q doubt w1ll-come
forward to declare, that this newest
and by far biggest edit. Of the famous
Philadelphia store-owner to close
tight his store all day Saturday DUR
ing the summer that his clerks may
have a two-day holiday for their own
enjoyment each week--''is poor BUSH
ness" that ut can't DO donei"
am sure John Wanamaker knows
that this latest proposal OF his 10 good
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
ynans Firing Line Wholesalers, Manufacturers travelling Men

business The certain manner ln
which he flung ont his answer e my
question proved that He tolA me all
about his plan with the air 0f Q man
who knows exactly what he 10 about
and who has studied every angle Of his
subject before committing himself.
Listen to John Wanamaker Ave min
utes and you are sure that he ia not
the type of man who bites off moro
than he can chew" He thinks In far
too straight q line for thatl
Closing our doors and our work
shops tight henceforth during Satur-
days OF July and August--which has
never been done before In an estab-
lishment OF this kind al large as this
lis simply one more step in the evo-
luton that has been working In busi-
mesa for over nifty years" began Wan
amaker TO me.
'Ths position Of ths worktnsman
In 1854 and In 1914 shows q great
change for the better When we be-
gan business all the stores were open
from o'clock in the morning to Z
o'clock In the evening! Gradually we
got to . O'Clock closing and now It
Is O'Clock every day and opening in
the morning 1t 0:3o o'clock instead Of
O'Clock. This shows three and half
hours every day given to workers
within q single lifetime.
while this was coming on We
found ways to establish annually q
two weeks furlough In tbs summer
time without any reduction In pay. In
old times clerks and others In the
store had to work also 1t nigfts,
especially Saturday nights, and had
very little time for education or recre-
alton
Eighteen years ago We established
schools AZ part of the business system
for our own employees and In two
stAblishment-the Philadelphia store
and the New York store-we have
more than = thousand people now
that arr daily in tho school rooms,
with studies instead Of store work. re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12

csay!ng the same pay - II they weeo
al the time 1t their counters or
Tnero u both sentiment and the
numAn,ttee In business. We have found
that the Increase In wages We have
MADE ana 4 minimum wage RAGE In
aimo& every section OF our business.
mas actually produced. to q large ex-
tent increased efficiency and goodness
of service.
The content and hopefulness Of
tho people In their work Ia q largo
asset OF good to any business estah-
lishment."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12

how had IN which 10 b aloas.
Schools are oftentimes too crowded
to allow their students 70 think. One
can afford ~ matter Of dollars and
cents 70 take an extra year In school
II one. can learn to think by doing 20,
The time 20 used u rich and certain
investment.
In default Of better time 1 half hour
after walking or before rising II q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12

sss IN: = .a.a sad :a,y ens
inai thoughts occur - them TINS IA scientific Amsoan