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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
SENATE 0VERRIDEs ACTION
OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 21.-
The senate today voted, 27 to "a, tc
consider the immigration bill, which
the democratic caucus had agreed to
postpone until the next session OF con
gress. Nine democrats, Senators
Hardwick, Of Georgia, Ashurst, Beck
ham, ane, Myers, Oyerman, Smith, OF
South Carolina; Culberson and Varde-
man, of Mississippi voted TO override
the action of the democratic caucus. On
notions the proceedings were made Sc
cret when the debate on sections re-
lating to Asiatics is begun. The pas
sage of the measure seems assured in
view of today's action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 21.-
Important developments in the threat
ened nationwide railroad strike situa-
to are expected to follow conferences
of railroads presidents now gathering
IN Washington. Many presidents of
western railroad systems began arriy-
ing this morning and by noon tomor
row men representing ten billion dol
lars worth of railroad investments are
expected to be here.
There were no formal White House
conferences held today, neither the
representatives of the unions or the
railroad managers committee desiring
to consult with President Wilson.
Mr.. Wilson, however, made no engage
ments for today, standing ready to con-
tinue the negotiations upon the initia-
tive of either side to the controversy
that might have concessions to offer in
the hope of bringing the problem to a
solution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21

Friends and officials are dragging this
creek. with no disclosures reported as
yet,
The wide territory in which opera
tions must be carried on necessarily
slows up the work of the police. They
are running to the ground e. cry rumor,
every report, every intimation-every
slight indication which might lead to
the unfolding of the disappearance of
the young man.
A bunch of keys, identified as the
property OF Walter Wade, were recov-
cred by the police this morning. 1t is
said that young boy living in Brook
lyn Heights found the keys some time
after Thursday in Town creek, a short
distance from the bridge where the
automobile was found by the police
Thursday night.
Evidence in the case is scattered
over radius of eight miles in and
around Americus. The automobile in
one section of Americas has been
found, and parts of the car have been
found eight miles from the city on
the Dixie Highway.
Wade is said to have been drinking
thursday night. Clues and reports
loncerning his visit in one section of
the city are being steadily worked on
by the police. Conflicting statements
are said to have been secured, and the
failure of certain parties to give what
is thought to be straight reports, is
causing much comment in the city and
Indignation in certain quarters.
The general alarm was spread Sun
day in Americus that young Wade was
missing. Hosts of relatives and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
EDUCATION BOARD
To MEET TUESDAY

The City Board Of Education will
meet Tuesday night at Furlow Gram
mar school, according to an announce
ment of Secretary ]. E. Mathis. All
patrons of the Americas High school
are cordially invited to attend the
meeting.
1t is understood that the matter of
military training will come in for
some discussion at the meeting, and
because of this many citizens will pos
sibly avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to attend the meeting.
Americas is the first school in the
state, aud one of the first in the United
States to begin military training in
the high school, which undoubtedly is
beneficial to the student and the school.
1t assists the boy in his appearance;
his discipline; his manners; his obedi-
ence and attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
BOX OF TALCUMPOWDER NAY Be
CLUE FROM WHICH WADE'S
DISAPPEARANCE May UNFOLD
Wade Case Developments

Walter Wade prominent Leslie came to
Americus between and o'clock Thursday
After $50 or O'Clock, nothing movements
About Pouncey found deserted
automobile railway passenger station on
Cotton
Three Leslie Wade returned ON
the early morning seaboard Air Line Leslie
Wade missing nothing his whereabouts
Relatives of the Amerieus Saturday nouiring
No extraordinary failure to report the
matter the police
Scores Leslie relatives Amercus Sunday about
noon The police notified and search began
automobile belonged to Wade and
that steering wheel and about the
drivers
The police working on the case
hat wades was found late Sunday afternoon inst
country Crawford Wheey on the Andersonvile
heard two pistol shots about 40
Thursday night
Eight miles piece footboard of
Amercus foot mat was
in corrugated
iron this place.
Conflicting movements actually known
where he definite tie police
expect important developments
property Wade came into the
the having creek
boy Thursday from Town creek
bridge is where the
Monday morning scene
parts pistol holster was found
Crowds dragging Lighwood which place
the above
Monday seen Amecu
about Thursday
stating this, it S reported.
An
O. Georgia railway
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
.sEABOARD GIVES A
CAR GRAVEL HERE

Secretary E. H. Hyman, of the Third
Agricultural District Fair, received
notice from MIR. H. P. Everette of the
seaboard Air Line Railway, that his
company has agreed to donate one
car of Alabama gravel free of cost to
the fair.
This gravel will be used at the main
entrance in front of the gate. This
will make very pretty entrance to
the fair. Mr.. Eyerette secured this
car of gravel from Division Superin-
tendent o. R. league. and he and his
road are due the thanks of the fair di-
rectors for this substantial gift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
MARSHALL AND PACE
ARE NOW DISSOLVED

The law firm of Marshall & Pace,
composed of Thomas o. Marshall and
Stephen Pace, has been dissolved, eff
fective today, and hereafter Mr.. Mar
shall will be found at the present Of
fees of the firm, while Mr.. Pace willy
have offices in the Commercial City
Bank building.
When Mr.. Pace left for Camp Harris
as a member of the Americus Light In
fantry, a tentative dissolution was
formed because of the uncertainty of
Mr.. PAGES service in the National
Guards and his return.
An honorable discharge has been
given Mr.. Pace by the war department,
it being based on certificate of disa-
bility which was carefully formed by
the officials of the camp. Mr.. Pace did
not request the discharge, but it fol-
lowed his disability under examination
as reported to the department.
Both of these young men are proni-
nent in their profession and this Sec
ton. They will continue to reside in
the city and many friends predict
brilliant success for each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
JOE P0TTLE SPEAKS
HERE ON AUG. 18TH

Joseph E. Pottle, candidate for gov
ernor of Georgia, will speak in Ameri-
Gus on Tuesday August 29th, accord
ing to an announcement here today
upon advice from Atlanta.
Mr.. Pottle will speak at the court
house, but the hour has not been def
nately set.
He has many friends in this section.
and something interesting will be in
store for those who hear Mr.. Pottle's
address.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
PRUETT IS NOW WITH
BRUNSWICK BANNER

T. F. Pruett, who has been with the
Times-Recorder for several months, in
the news department, has accepted a
position as city editor of the Bruins
wick Banner, he having already taken
charge of his new position.
Mr.. Pruett is well known news
paper man and will make Brunswick a
splendid editor. His going is re-
gretted by many friends made while in
the city, and his presence on the
Times-Recorder will be missed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
Russians Pouring Into Hungary.

PETROGRAD, Aug. 21.-RussiaH
forces are pressing forward vigorously
today through tive Carpathian passex
loading into Hugary. Following last
weeks announcement of advances in
tie Koroszo vicinity, just over the Dor
derer of Hungary, the war office today
reports gains in pass east of this.
leading south from Kuty
The capture of Jablonitza and Feres-
kul villages on the Cheremiah river.
which forms the boundary between
Hungary and Galicia is officially an
nounced. Jablonitza is about twenty
miles north of the Hungarian border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
WEBB BEING URGED To
RUN FOR THE HOUSE

H. j. Webb, prominent planter of
Sumter, is being urged by many friends
tc make the race for the legislature.
Should he decide to run, he will re-
ceive warm support in his race.
Three candidates are announced: :
Representative Wheatley for re-elec-
ton; John D. Williams and Floyd P.
Jones. The last day to qualify and pay
the assessments is August S1st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
LIGHT DEAD AND SEVERAL
INJURED IN BOILER EXPLOSION

JACKSON, Tenn, Aug. 21.-Eight
persons were killed and two several
seriously hurt when boiler exploded
today at the plant of the Harlan Nor
lis Manufacturing Co. here. The cause
Of the explosion has not yet been def
nitely ascertained. Parts Of the ruined
plant were blown two hundred yards
by the force of the explosion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
S55 RECORDERS COURT
Is HELD MONDAY MORNING

The recorders court, with his honor,
Judge Marshall presiding, Monday
morning netted the city treasury s55.
The charges and offenses included
fighting, drinking and speeding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
IMPORTANT MEETING CITY
UNION TO BE HELD TONIGHT

The City Baraca-P -Philathea union win
Lold their regular monthly meeting to-
night at the Furlow Lawn Baptist
church at o'clock.
Business of Importance and interest
to all members will be discussed before
the meeting this evening.
1t is especially urged that all mem
bers and others interested in this work
attend the meeting tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
Americus and S. inter County
Are Stirred By The Young
Mans Absence
ROBBERY As A MOTIVE IS
BELIEVED TO Be CAUSE
Radius Of Eight Miles Marks
The Area in Which Police
Must Do Thei, Work

A box of talcum powder may mean
the uncovering of the mysterious dis
appearance of Walter Wade, a young
and prosperous business man of Leslie,
who has not been seen since about
line o'clock when he was in Americas
Thursday night.
The powder box was found Monday
morning by party of authorities and
friends who were searching near a spot
eight miles north of Americus on the
Dixie Highway, near the home of Wal
lis Carter. 1t was near the scene
where the automobile board and mat
were found Sunday afternoon by au-
thorities.
Arrests were expected every min
ute in connection with the Walter
Wade disappearance case, when the
Times-Recorder went to press at 4
o'clock this afternoon. These arrests
may prove to be people strongly sus-
pected, and witnesses whom the au-
thorities believe to be very material in
developing and clarifying the case.
1t is now said that Wade was seen
in Americus about ten o'clock Thurs
day night, which moves the time up
about an hour, according to this latest
development. More than one person
is said to have seen him about this
time.
An element of doubt has been raised
as to the exact time when the deserted
automobile was first seen by Officer
Pouncey. Some think that Il had been
discovered prior to the time which the
officer believes he saw it.
1t has further developed according
to reliable information, tnat Wade
stopped at DR.. c. K Chapman's house,
coming into the city, and borrowed a
coat. This is said to have been about s
o'clock Thursday night, or just short
while before he was seen on the streets
of Amerieus.
A pistol holster has been found in
vet-weather hole, after searching in
tie deep pool of water. 1t has been
settled who owned the holster.
A circle of over eight miles has
been established by startling disclos-
ures which forms wide area in which
tie authorities, relatives and friends
of the missing young man are work
ing.
The city and county has been thrill
ed and startled by the disappearance
Of Wade. 1t is topic for talk on ev.
cry street in the city. 1t is a reason
for many people to congrcgate near
police headquarters. 1t is the sole
tonic of conversation, with every de-
yelopment awaited with a keenness
which is penetrating.
The death of Wade seems to be es-
tablished, and on this theory steady
search is under way.
Dragging Creeks Now.
Lightwood Knot creek Is a small
branch near the Carter home, on the
Dixie Highway, and this is the place
H.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
German Report ii Sea Fight


BERLIN, Aug. 21.-The admiralty
announced Sunday that German SUBJ
marine sank small cruiser and de-
stroyer near the British east coast ana
damaged another small cruiser and
pattleship.
The statement follows: "A GermaM
submarine off the Britist east coast on
August 19 destroyed small cruiser
and destroyer of the enemy. Another
small cruiser and battleship were
struck by torpedoes and damaged"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
British Lose Cruisers in Naval Fishs.

DTIIIsH HUse VTuIseIs IN NaFaI EIsaAs
LONDON, Aug. 21.-A GermaH
squadron Of some fifteen warships. IN
cluding large cruisers, is reported in
tie North Sea. The information Of
their presence was brought by travl
ers arriving at Ymuiden, Holland. and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21

Continued on Page six0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21
Dragging Creeks Now.

Lightwood Knot creek is a small
branch near the Carter home, on the
Dixie Highway, and this is the place
where the articles have been found.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-21

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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-04-14
SYNOPSIS.

On the day of the eruption of Mount
Pelee Capt John Hardin of the steamer
Princess rescues five -year-old Annette
lhngton from an open boat, but is forced
TO leave behind her father and his COM
panions. Ilington is assaulted by Her
nandez and Ponto in vain attempt to
get papers which Ilington has managed
TO send aboard the Princess with his
daughter. papers proving his title to and
telling the whereabouts Of the lost island
of Cinnabar. Ilington's injury causes his
mind to become a blank. Thirteen years
elapse. Hernandez, now an opium SNUG
gler with Ponto, fnez, q female accom-
plice, and the mindless brute that once
was llington, come to Seaport, where the
WIDOW of Captain Hardin Is living with
her son Neal and Annette Ilington, and
plot 10 steal the papers left TO Annette
by her father. Neal tries for admission
TO the Naval academy. but through the
treachery OF Joey Welcher is defeated by
joey and disgraced. Neal enlists in the
navy. lnez sets a trap for Joey and the
conspirators get him In their power, He
agrees to steal the papers for them but
accidentally sets fire 20 the Hardin home
the papers from the flames Annette dis
covers that heat applied to the map re-
Veals the location of the lost island. Sub
sequentiy in a struggle for its possession
the map Is torn In three parts. Herman
dez Annette and Neal each securing a
portion. Annette sails on the Coronado
IN search OF her father. The crew, crazed
by cocaine struggled aboard by Herman
dez. mutiny, and are overcome by
boarding party from u. s, DESTROYER
jackson, led by Neal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-04-14
CHAPTER XVI.
The Razor Back.

Around the corner Of the coast line
on the Isle of Martinique-invisibl
both from the bridge OF the destroyer
Jackson and from the grounds of the
governor, there jutted out into the
sea cliff, stern and forbidding. AS
a matter of fact, it was not all rock,
this cliff-a large part OF its formation
was OF clay. Down the face of this
cliff, its sharp edges rising now and
then into the air like peaks, there
trailed a path, narrow and perilous,
from shore TO cliff edge, known to GER
tain OF the inhabitants of Martinique
as the Razor Back.
Along this sharp. steep edge ran
rope, and climbing the Razor Back.
clinging to this rope with a huge bur.
den on his shoulders, upward crawled
man. Below him. thrusting its nose
into the beach, was disreputable-
looking boat laden with heavy wooden
boxes.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-04-14
CHAPTER XVII.

Decoy.
Neal leaped out Of one of the small
boats of the destroyer Jackson and
ran nimbly up the wharf. He had
good reason to, for on the veranda OF
a hotel not a quarter of mile away
he saw a girl he knew. In record time
he was by her side.
Look" said Annette to Meals
mother and 1nez, look who's here. u
Always" said Inez, do like a uni.
form and" she added coyly, with a
leer toward Neal "and what comes in
them too"
You got my note?" queried Annette.
i got it," returned Neal, "but no
60"
What are you talking about?" said
Annette. I'VE are specially invited by
the governor himself"
I'm out of it, / tell you" repeated
Neal. But I'll tell you what I'll do.
III come to the back gate of the gov
ernor's garden and I'll fiirt with you"
Many came and most were served
that night. But among the first to
come, though none were served. were
four unlimited guests They were a
strange quartet, these four. and thew
came to see rather than to be seen.
Each one Of these four men became
shadow in himself, watching. ever
watching. Suddenly there was a light
tread upon the graveled path. A
Jaunty figure swung into the moon
light and looked about him. Out of
the hundred guests or so that clus-
tered about the verandas of the dis
tant house Neal peered anxiously for
Annette Ilington.
He trilled little whistle-his sig.
nal and Annette's-and as though that
whistle were signal for an onslaught,
huge shadow and another sprang
across the intervening space and
caught Neal from behind. A coat or
cloak descended over his head with
all the effectiveness OF a strait-jacket.
1t was the governor himself who
kept Annette within the range of ar
tihcial light and from her appointment
In the moonlight out beyond.
While she still talked to the COVER
nor, an individual with cunning eyes
and insinuating leer stepped up to the
hunky at the main gate that led to the
governors mansion and handed him a
note.
For a guest-Miss Ilington," he
said. Il am to wait for an answer"
The hunky nodded, summoned an
other 1unky. and handed him the note.
The dunky made an inquiry or two,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-04-14

then stepped directly to the governo
and handed him the note.
This is the young lady here, Fran
cois,' exclaimed the governor.
Annette took the note to a window
where there was somewhat better
light, and opened it. 1t was writer
IN srawling, unaccustomed hand
This is what it said:
Have seen scar face. Need you :
moment for identification. We have
run him down. Come with bearer Of
this note. Excuse scrawI-right hanc
N. G. Hastily,
p. S.-Don't drag mother into this
Como as you are.
Annette beckoned to the funky
Where" she said, SIS the bearer OF
this note?"
The flunky bowed. Follow me-" he
said.
At the gate there stood man wait
ing hat in hand--a man with cunning
eyes and insinuating smile.
Mr. Hardin sent your" she in
quired.
The man bowed "Oui, mademoi.
selle," he returned.
Where is he now?" she queried
cautiously.
Where he said he would wait-by
the postern garden gate" returned the
bearer.
Disarmed, she followed this man
into the shadows.
In another instant she had reached
carriage and an instant later some
thing descended over her head, smoth,
ering her cries-something bound her
arms to her side. But the smuggler
had been right. Neal was there, bound
and speechless-helpless on the bot
tom of the carriage.
An instant later the vehicle ratified
sharply off into the night.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-04-14

This man. IN reality . giant. looked
ike . pygmy from below a. he
crawied hand over hand to the heights
above. At the edge of the cliff he was
assisted by two other men who
dragged him on to terra firma and
Who relieved him of his burden. This
burden they carried between them to
hut. Before doing so they cut the
Dig man across the shoulders with a
whip and pointed to the shore below
The big man nodded. He stood for
one moment on the edge OF the cliff
and gazed about him. He gagged the
grade OF the wicked. sharp. big Razor
Back. and nodded once again: then
nimbly he lcaped over the face of the
clir, striking his heels into the edge
or that perilous path some thirty feet
or more below-and then in spite OF
his huge bulk ran like a deer down
to the beach
The men above dropped their bur
den and watched him.
All" said Hernandez to his COM
rade Ponto, ''the beast-he knows that
razor Back. He has not forgotten If
teen years ago"
There was touch upon Hernandez
shoulder. Hernandez whirled as
though at the fall of a trigger. A
third man faced him, low-browed. Gun.
ning-eyed. Hernandez breathed
sigh Of relief.
Half an hour later, with his final
load strapped to his back, the brute
climbed for the last time over the
edge OF the cliff, this time bearing his
own burden to the hut. The three
men already within the hut admitted
him.
There was no window to this hut.
and the light within was dim. The
room was bare. Tidy little bunga-
low. friend smuggler of Martinique"
he said
The other man smiled grimly in his
turn. Tidy Is the word, soldier of
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-04-14

"Oh. wen. n you will.- said III
smugslcr. but one must swim under
water TO md the other outlet" He
folded his arms What do you think
OF my palace now?" he said.
He stopped and plucked at another
iron ring in the floor. 1t disclosed q
smaller hole-filled with contents OF
strange appearance.
Hernandez seized the lantern.
What Of this?" he said. This com.
modify | do not know"
Careful" exclaimed the other man.
IL those ghouls. the authorities. ever
have the temerity to discover my
cache. shall not be here. l shall be
mile AWAY mile. not less; and
from that safe point of vantage | shall
press button and--pouf-none will
ever live to tell the tale-none, save
myself"
Hernandez eyed the other man with
undisguised admiration.
How ! should like to see il work"
he said.
The other nodded. Some dav-
who knows--you shall for you are
man after my own heart, friend Her.
nandez. Come, let us ascend to the
skylight once again"
They did as they were bid and as
sisted the gentleman OF Martinique to
lower his new stores to their resting
place below. Suddenly the man of
Martinique held up his hand.
Wait" he whispered, someone
comes"
Their trained ears detected the
sound OF stealthy footsteps creeping
around and around the hut. The foot
steps ceased and there was a knock
upon the door,
Outside there stood mana man
who sprang back in alarm at the sight
OF the crafty countenance OF this cum
ning-looking stranger But Hernandez
clicked his teeth.
It's Joe Welcher," said Hernandez
Come in, Joey boy, you're welcome"
Welcher looked about him and then
sided to Hernandez.
"A note from Inez," he whispered TO
the latter, about the governors le
yee."