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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-20
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
WddeCaseMdu
Be In The
MoUie

The Wade case is slated for inter-
esting history, and it may be used as
a scenario for a moving picture. A
representative of the Triangle Film
Co., a well known corporation whose
pictures are shown at the Alcazar was
in the city Saturday and stated that
the Wade case would make an inter
esting plot and that he was investi.
eating the circumstances which might
lead to a production The visitor here
was playwright with the Triangle peo
pie, and is out hunting stories of real
lif. 10 make the pictures much more
Interesting.
From here the representative went
to Columbus, where he is investigat-
ing Girard, with the view of staging
the great liquor raids in the movies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
CLOSER RELATIONS
FLETCHER WANT

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 11.-United
States Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, of
Florida, president of the Southern
Commercial congress, in the opening
address before the annual congress
here today. urged the country to turn
Immediately to the establishing of
closer business relations with the neu-
trail nations of Europe and the world.
He declared the greatest commercial
opportunities Of the nation lay in La
tin-America and China, where he urged
the greatest efforts be exerted.
Senator Fletcher, in his address, de-
clared the federal farm loan act and
laws preventing rate discrimination,
blacklisting and the dumping of cheap
foreign products in the United States,
would aid planters and manufacturers
during the reconstruction period after
the European war, and that the en-
fcrcement of these laws should be
strictly adhered to-. The shipping bill
and the Webb bill, both of which of
pending before congress, are to be i'm
portant factors in the commercial pros
perity of the United States, said Sena-
tor Fletcher, the one providing ships
necessary to transport foreign COM
merce in American bottoms, and the
other permitting American exporters to
combine in order to secure foreign
trade.
Comptroller of the Currency John
Shelton Williams addressed the con-
gress, following Senator Fletcher. He
declared the United States should pre-
pare now to defend itself and its pos
sessions against all comers, and that
the commercial interests of this coun-
try must stand ready to finance the
whole world literally after the war.
Many delegates from every state in
the union are attending the sessions Of
the congress, which will continue dur
ing several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
STRANGE STORY TOLD BY
CARROLLTON FARMERS WHO
SEEKS DIVORCE In FULTON

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 11.-That a tall
mysterious and dark complexioned
stranger walked off with his bride the
very same day they were married was
the remarkable story told by B. D.
Blackwelder. of Carrollton, Ca, who
is seeking divorce in Fulton Super
ior court from the wife who left him
under circumstances so strange and
beyond belief.
The tragedies of the screen are laid
in the shade by Blackwelder's touch
ing story. He says he married his
wife in Admission, Ala, brought her to
Atlanta on a honeymoon, and when
they were passing through the con-
course of the terminal station here a
tall man approached his wife, took her
by the arm and boldly led her away,
without so much as "by your leave"
Petrified with establishment, Black
welder stood and watched them pass
out of the swinging doors, and since
that moment he has never laid eyes
upon his bride.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
TO DISPOSE OF RATE
OF RATES TUESDAY

In regard to the application of the
Americus Public Service Co., for re-
vision of rates on gas and electricity,
the following special dispatch from At
lanta says:
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 11.-At it's regu-
lar meeting Tuesday the state railroad
commission will dispose of the appli-
cation of the Americus Light and
Power Company for permission to
make certain increases in rates. On
the original application the petitioners
desired permission to make such rates
as will permih the accumulation of a
sinking fund, but under the law the
commission has no right to grant a
public service corporation other power
Shar that of reasonable and just rate
scr the service rendered, and not the
power to permit a rate that will put
aside money, collected from the public,
with which to buy that equipment with
which the service is rendered. 1t is
understood that 4 revision of the ap-
plication has harmonized the situa-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
FRAZIER GOES To
TRIAL On CHARGE
Of MURDER HERE

The third week Of Sumter Superior
court convened this morning at 8
O'Clock with Judge o. A. Littlejohn
presiding. 1t was the second week of
the court devoted to criminal busi-
ness.
The first business disposed of was
the assignment of the first trial in the
Wade case for Monday, December 18th
The trial of Lucius Frazier, negro
and former head waiter at the Windsor
Hotel, was begun this morning. He is
charged with the murder of Lille
Lewis, negro woman, on July Both.
The states case is being handled by
Attorney j. B. Hudson, who was an
nounced as assisting Solicitor General
julie FELTON, in the case. Mr.. FELTON,
stated that he desired Mr.. Hudson rec
ognized as the leading counsel, to
which the court assented. Frazier's
counsel is Attorneys L. ]. Blalock,
Wallis and Fort. The Frazier trial
will, perhaps, occupy the greater por-
ton of the day.
The grand jury will convene on
Tuesday morning. following a recess
aiken late Friday afternoon.
Frazier was on trial this afternoon
and the case appeared to be progress
ing to the extent of being given, into
the jury's hands in the late afternoon.
The case of Bishop Harvey, charg
ed with murder, was reduced, on Sol
icitor Felton's motion to involuntary
manslaughter and with two other
charges, pleas of guilty were entered.
In the three cases, one year each were
given by Judge Littlejohn.
1t appeared that a portion of the
jurors would be excused late this af-
ternoon, and that Tuesday would be
given over to misdemeanor cases which
require fewer jurors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
DR.. DICKEY PREACHED
TWO STRONG SERMONS

Rev. James Edward Dickey, D. d.,
pastor Of the First Methodist church
OF Atlanta, delivered two strong ser
mons at the First Methodist church
here yesterday, and he was greeted
with large congregations.
DR.. Dickey was formerly president
Of Emory college, which is now a part
OF the system of Emory University
He is an eloquent and fluent speaker
and his sermons yesterday were greet
ed with keen interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
READY To DOUBLE
TRACK NEAR HERE

The Central of Georgia Railway
Company is grading and filling in the
right of way, preparatory to double
tracking from the junction north of the
depot, where the Columbus train now
switches off to the mainline track,
and come in to the depot. When this
work is completed he Columbus trains
over the Central from Columbus to
Americus will all come in and 20 out
over their own track, and not have to
come in over the mainline from the
junction as is now the case, which,
no doubt. will save delay to the road
IN waiting. on a clear track, etc.
This work Is being done by Beckham
Bi others, railroad contractors, and
they have quite number of hands at
work on the job, who are spending
theiI money in Americus while this
work is going on. The work is pro-
crossing rapidly, and will be pushed
to completion at the earliest possible
moment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
RUMAN|ANS HAVE:
RECLAIMED SOME
Of LOST GROUND
PETROGRAD, Dec. 11.-After being
pressed back by the Teutons east of
Ploechti, Rumanian troops attacked
the invaders yesterday and regained
tfeir positions, said the Russian war
Office statement today.
Serbs Advance Few Yards.
(By Associated Press.)

The Serbians reported an advance
of several hundred yards today, north
east of Monastir on the Macedonian
front. Paris announced.
In the Verdun region the shooting
down of two German airplanes was
reported and in the Champagne region
two other Teuton planes were destroy
ed by the French.
Intermittent cannonading south of
the Somme was the only activity re-
ported there today.
Indications this afternoon pointed
more strongly than ever to the pToba-
bility of a new Rumanian defensive
line being established along the Buzeu
river, which forms the southern boun-
dary of the province of Moldavia. Pet
ragrad reports indicated that the Ru-
manian norther army had held the Teu-
ton advance along the railroad from
Ploechti to Buzeu, and it appears nee
essary for the Rumanians to hold here
firmly until their armies retreating
from the region between Bucharest
and Tchernova are able to reach the
Buzeu line, otherwise their rear would
be left open to Teuton attacks, and
their capture or destruction made al
most certain.
Meanwhile, the Russians continue at
tacking along the Moldavian frontier,
it being reported they made gains in
the valley running westward during
today's fighting Apparently, they hope
eventually to cut in behind the Teu-
tonic supply lines running into Ru-
mania from the north, the success of
such thrust being to seriously inn
peril the forces now occupying two of
the three provinces of the kingdom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
VILLA BAN DIT s
FIGHTING MEX|C
FOLKS IS REPORT

FIELD HEADQUARTERS American
army in Mexico, Dec. 11.-Mexican
residents of the Guerrero district and
Villaistas there have been fighting dur
ing the last five days, according to
travellers arriving here today, the
residents having precipitated the at
tacks.
1t is believed here that the Guerrero
district residents. encouraged by the
success of employees of the Babricora
ranch, an American property.
in defeating the bandits recently, have
begun operations to dispense the scat
tered bandits bands which have long
levied tribute upon peaceful citizens
in that district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
BRIDGE CONTRACT IS
AWARDED ON TODAY

The contract for erecting the bridge
over the Flint river at Murray's ferry
was awarded today to the. Southern
Bridge Co, of Birmingham, Ala, for
$4,000. There were a number OF
bidders and the opening at the site of
the proposed ferry by the commission
ers of the two counties was spirited.
A representative Of the bridge con-
cern is in the city, and work on the
construction of the new bridge will
begin Immediately.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
IS
SICK IN MIDST.
Of NEW CABINET.

LONDON, Dec. 11.-Premier David
Lloyd-George, it is learned today. is
III at his home here. He sustained a
severe chill and was unable to go to
Buckingham Palace with the members
of his cabinet who need not seek re-
election and members Of the House of
Lords who are cooperating with them
to receive the seals of office from
King George today.
Those ministers who must seek re-
election, or who are not members of
parliament, took over their offices as
though all the official formalities had
been complied with.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
RAILROADS NOT COMPELLED
TO FURNISH OIL TANK CARS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
Supreme court in a decision handed
down today, held the Interstate Com
merce commission is without author
ity to compel railroads to furnish oil
tank cars to shippers. The decision
upholds an injunction the Pennsylvania
railroad had previously secured against
compelling order issued by the In.
terstate commerce commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
NEW STATION To
SOON Be READY

Work of remodeling the Central of
Georgia passenger station here is be-
ing rapidly pushed. Many questions
are asked by the waiting-room passen>
gers, and those who go to the depot
to meet passengers, etc. They want to
know what they are going to do with
the building-where will the extension
be, and all about it. From the way it
appears now, you can see an addition
going up in the rear of the ladies'
waiting room. which will be the la
dies rest room, other work going on
tearing down the inside, etc. 1t is
known, however, that the change in
The building will be much more con-
venient than the old quarters, and it is
supposed that the building work will
soon be completed. In the meantime.
the waiting public, as well as the rail-
road employees at the depot, will all
be glad when the improvements are
completed and they will again have a
comfortable depot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
Ultimatum Goes to Greece Tuesday

LONDON, Dec. 11.-An Entente note,
the terms of which will be practically
an ultimatum, undoubtedly will be pre-
sented the Greek government early to-
morrow, say the latest reports receiv'
ed from Athens. 1t is said the ultf-
matum will demand complete demob-
ilization of the Greek army, restora-
tion of Entente control of the postal,
telegraph and railway service in that
country and the release of imprisoned
Venizeloists. The effect of the note
may be war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
.2,60O MEMBERS Of.
GEORGIA Pic CLUBS
WIN MANY AWARDS

ATHENS. Dec. 11.-Georgia Pig club
members number 1900. They are
scattered over seventy-one counties Of
the state. At the Southeastern fair in
Atlanta the boys of the clubs had 81
pigs on exhibition, at the State fair
at Macon, Ill, and at the Georgia
Florida fair at Valdosta, 35. Forty
five county fairs had an average OF
eight club pigs on exhibition. Now that
the fairs are over, it has been discov-
cred that the pug club boys have won
as much as 1881 at the three large
fairs mentioned, besides their winnings
at the local fairs.
This year the Pig club boys went in
to the open ring and exhibited against
breeders from everywhere. Their sue,
cess has been remarkable. Sixty-five
prizes were won, including four jun
ior and three grand championships.
The boys of Grady county won most
awards, but Fulton county got little
more money. Bibb was third. The
prizes for pig club contests amounted
to $685.. The boys won in the open
ring against all competitors $313.50
and obtained other prizes valued az
$SS2.50.
The boys and girls who were the
leading winners, the wind of breed
with which they won and the amounts
are as follows
Goode Carr, Grady county, /
Poland China and / Duroc. :. $74.oO
Guthrie Bedford, Grady
county, Poland SOW and boar. e7.OO
Julian Hill, Bibb county,
Berkshire SOW and boar. ~. 5000
John 0ttley, Fulton county,
Durocs, cup and ........ 5000
jamie Scott, Early County,
Berkshires. boar and SOW. 5000
M D. May, Liberty county
Hampshire boar (sold for
J T. Cox, Bibb county. Pol
and SOW. cup, state champion. $500
Luther Moody, Fulton coun-
ty, Berkshire SOW. $500
George Sheats, Fulton coun-
ty, Hamushire hoar az m
Henry Wright, Grady coun-
ty, Duroc boar. r........... 31.50
Bernard Humphrey, Eman-
uel county, Berkshire SOW. -. $500
Mabel Touchstone. Lowndes
county, Poland boars (2)...... 22.5O
Earl Cox, Bibb county,
Berkshire boar and sow .... $3.50
Eric Johnson, Carroll coun-
ty, Poland boar (sold for
$4,000 .................... 21.00
Laonie Henderson, Fulton
county, Hampshire boar ...... 1900
Joseph Jones, Grady county,
Hampshire boar ............. 1900
Robert Higdon, Grady coun-
ty, Duroc boar ........ 1880
OF the counties not mentioned that
had exhibits at the three fairs men
toned are Ware. Sumter, DeKalb,
Tattnall, Brooks. Houston, Thomas,
Warren, Stephens, Stewart, Campbell,
Monroe, Mitchell, Crisp, Bulloch, Doo-
ly, Washington. All save the last
three mentioned won prizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
DECISION OF LOWER COURT
UPHELD BY SUPREME TRIBUNAL

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. lin an
opinion handed down late today the
Supreme court upholds the lower court
decision in the power plant controversy
of the Long Sault Development Com
pany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
NEWCHANGESFOR
REVENUE TAXES
NOW GOING OUT

A summary of important changes
wrought by the federal revenue bill of
September 8, 1916, and effective jan
uary 1st, has been received in Ameri-
Gus, having been issued by the internal
revenue department in charge of the
state of Georgia, for the benefit Of
the public. 1t includes a scale of tax
es on individual incomes.
Corporations having market value
capital of $4,000 will be taxed espec-
tally 80 cents per $1,000 in excess OF
$4,000, exemption being allowed on
capital stock, surplus and undivided
profits. First returns will be made
for the first six months, and thereafter
for twelve months. The tax for the
first period will be at the rate of rs
cents per $1,000. All corporations are
required to make returns whether op-
Grated at loss or profit. The rate OF
taxation on their net income has been
Increased from to per cent.
New Tax Schedule.
The special taxes heretofore imposed
upon the dealers in manufactured to-
bacco, commission merchants and
commercial brokers stand repealed on
and after December 81, 1916, after
which date the following are continued
and in force:
Annual tax for brokers .. $4,000
Annual tax for pawn brokers. 40.0O
Annual tax for ship brokers -. 1000
Annual tax for custom house
brokers' .,..........s.... 1000
Annual tax for theatres of not
over 250 seating capacity -. $500
Annual tax for theatres of not
over 500 seating capacity -. 50.0o
Annual tax for theatres of not
over 800 seating capacity -. $500
Annual tax on each pool table
or bowling alley ........ 500
Circuses ................. 10000
All other exhibitions .. 1000
The tax for theatres in cities of
5000 population or less, is one-half of
tie amount stated above.
These taxes will be paid for the
period of time from January to July
l. 1917, being only for six months. Be-
ginning with July /. 1917, the taxes
will be paid for the full year.
Forms ia will be furnished ana
the remittance should be in the col
lector's Office not later than January
20, 1917.
Individual Returns.
Every return receiving a total net
income of $4,000 or more, including
dividends and income from which the
tax has been withheld at the source
Is requested to make return and the
same should be filed with the collec-
tor on or before March 1, 1917. Here,
too, the tax has been increased from
/ per cent to per cent. and some
changes have been made as to the
sur-tax which is explained ON the
forms furnished the tax payers.
Withholding.
Every corporation, partnership. in
dividual, etc, who, during 1916, pays
salary, interest, rental, etc. OF another
person in excess of $4,000, is required
to withhold / per cent e, after.De-
camber 81, 1916, from the !. entire
amount paid unless exemption certif-
cate is filed, in which case the tax
should be withheld only on the amount
paid in excess of the exemption claim
ed. Return of tax withheld should be
made on form 1042 and filed not later
than March 1. for the preceding year.
Severe penalties are imposed for
failing to make returns in any of the
cases enumerated above.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
FIRST DEFENDANT IN.
WADE CASE TO GO TO
TRIAL ON DEC. 18TH

expected to prove the most interesting
and spectacular ever seen in this sec
tion of the state, even surprising some
OF the great battles already witnessed
ii the Sumter county courthouse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
Greek Islands In Revolt.

LONDON, Dec. 11.-An Athens tele-
gram states a revolution has broken
out in the Cylcades, a group of Greek
islands in the Aegean Sea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
OBJECTIONS Be MADE
TO DATE BY FRIDAY
More Jurors Will
Be Drawn From
The Box

Monday, December 18th, has been
assigned by Judge z. A. Littlejohn for
beginning the trial of the first de-
fendant of six indicted for the murder
OF Walter H. Wade, on August 18th.
Counsel for the defense stated that
they knew of no reason at this time
why the case should not be ready for
trial on that day, and Judge Littlejohn
stated that any objection to beginning
of the trial next Monday must be made
before him by Friday. A conference
of all the attorneys in the case was
set for Friday morning, at the court
house, by Judge Littlejohn.
On Friday new jurors for service on
the fourth week of the Superior court
will be drawn. 1t is expected that an
extra large number of talesmen will
be drawn in the expectancy that some
difficulty may ensue in securing jury
t, try the defendants.
No official statement has been made
by the states counsel, but it is taken
as fairly reliable that DR.. Charles K.
Chapman will be the first defendant
selected by the state to bring to trial.
L. is a very remote possibility that all
be tried together.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11
Hooper In the Case.

Frank Hooper, formerly solicitor
general of the Southwestern circuit.
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon
from his home in Atlanta. He was
met by friends of several of the de-
PENDANTS in the case, and it is re-
ported that he was in conference with
friends and relatives yesterday after
noon. 1t was announced this morning
that Mr.. Hooper had been retained as
counsel for Dr. Chapman. Walter
Johnson, Charles X. Chapman, Jr.,
and Warren /. Johnson. Associated
with Mr. Hooper is l.. ]. Blalock, W. P.
Wallis and Hollis Fort.
John Etheridge has ]. E. D. Shipp
and ]. E. Sheppard, of the firm of
Shipp and Sheppard, as counsel, ac-
cCrding to the first announcement
Sunday morning.
1t is reported that H. A. Harp has
counsel in Attorneys Cannon and Law
son, of Abbeville. This could not be
finally verified today.
Clara Oliver better known as Lit
tie Bit" is without counsel so far as
is known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-11

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