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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
LEE ALLEN IN RACE
FOR MAYOR Of CITY

Lee Allen is candidate for mayor,
his formal announcement coming yes
terday
1t was generally expected that Mr..
Allen would become a candidate, and
his statement was not greeted with
much surprise The race is now be-
tween Mayor L. G. Council for re-
election and Mr.. Allen, which promises
an interesting and lively political bat
tie for the city.
Mr.. Allen has been conspicuous in
the political and business life of the
city He has served on the city coun-
Gil, and was a candidate two years
ago for the mayoralty nomination.
Many friends will support Mr.. Allen.
He is a strong leader and numbers
hosts of admirers.
H. B. Mashburn announced his can
didacy for alderman Friday, which
places four candidates-E. l.. Bell, H.
q. Jones, Hugh l.. Mize and H. B.
Mashburn. Ii is reported S. L. Ham
mond has said that he would be can
didate for alderman, although no ad-
vice has been received by the Times
Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
First Reports of Disaster.

LONDON, Nov. At is feared late
today that fully three hundred per,
sons perished when the London and
Northwestern passenger steamship
Connemara, eollided with the steam
ship Retrieter in the Irish Channel
after midnight last night. Many OF
those lost are women and children.
Both vessels sank quackly follow
ing the collision, and so far as known
here there is only one survivor. Be-
cause of this, details of the accident
are meagre, and it is impossible 10
ascertain accurately the cause of the
disaster.
The Connemara was bound from
Greenore for Holyhead, and railway
officials this afternoon we're unable
to say whether or not any Americans
were on board. The vessel seldom
carried saloon passengers, it was an
nounced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
PRIZES AWARDED IN
CIGARETTE NUMBERS

The Sovereign cigarette contest
which has been attracting the atten-
ton of quite few people. who have
been guessing at the number of Gig
arettes placed in the window at Hooks
Pharmacy. closed yesterday. Several
hours were consumed in counting the
cigarettes and awarding the prizes to
successful contestants. George A,
MOTIF and W. G. Raines, representa-,
tives of the American Tobacco Co.
counted the cigarettes and awarded the
prizes.
The number of cigarettes in the
window was 36,450, and the exact
rrmber was guessed by the following
five persons, who shared equally in
the $25.00 in gold, which had been des-
ignated as first prize, each receiving
$500; A. E. Hopkins, Mrs. o. C.
Johnson. E. NJ. Prather. S. ]. Clark
and G. e. Dunnaway. Jr.
The second prize was $40 in gold
Mrs. o. c. Johnson receiving the prize,
having guessed 36,444.
The following were tied respectively
for third. fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh
and eighth prizes: W. H. Buckalew,
Mrs. o. G. Johnson (2), Charles E,
Dunnaway, Jr., j. T. Darden and ]. E.
Cutler, receiving $3.50 each, and $50
Sovereign cigarettes in addition. Ninth
and tenth prizes were awarded c. NJ.
Smith, Mrs. 0. c. Johnson, D. M. Low
cry and Carl Hawkins, each receiving
250 Sovereign cigarettes.
1t is understood that the contest was
in every way success, and that all
participating therein have expressed
themselves as wen satisfied with the
results.
George A. Moltz and w G. Raines,
the Representatives of the American
Tobacco Co., in charge of the contest,
made many friends while in the city,
being recognized as hustlers for their
company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
GEORGIA LIQUOR
LAW IS ATTACKED
IN STATE COURTS

ATLANTA. Ca, Nov. 4.-Wil the
prohibition laws Of Georgia stand the
test of constitutionality in the courtsY
Lawyers of Atlanta and other cities
and towns throughout the state are
discussing this question with absorb
iEg interest, following the action on
the tsate court of appeals in certifying
to the state supreme court number
of interesting constitutional questions
involving the validity of the laws
which have been raised in cases com.
ing from Savannah, Augusta and other
cities.
In this connection it is interesting
to note that the question raised in the
Savannah case were formulated by
Alex Lawrence, prominent Savannah
lawyer, who was a member of the
Georgia state senate during the gen
eral assembly of 1915-16 and who led
the fight in the senate against the
enactment of the prohibition laws. The
questions raised in the cases from Au-
gusta and other cities are substanti-
ally the same as the questions raised
In the case from Savannah, which
was prepared by the law firm OF
which Attorney Lawrence is a mem
Der.
Six constitutional questions and two
questions of statutory Interpretation
are raised in the case which the court
of appeals has certified to the supreme
court for decision. This action by the
court of appeals is taken in accord
ance with the laws and constitutional
provisions which limit the authority
OF the court of appeals to statutory
questions. In other words, all ques-
tions involving the constitutionality OF
acts of the legislature must be decid-
ed by the supreme court.
Among the constitutional questions
to be decided by the supreme court
are
Was the general assembly legally
in session when it passed the prohi-
bition laws at the extra session OF
1915? Was the governor authorized
by the constitution to include prohi-
bition in his call for the extra session?
-.
DO the prohibition laws invade pers-
onal rights guaranteed by the consti-
tuition Of the state and the United
States? Does the so-caller Omnibus
act, which is the principal act of the
three, violate the section of the con-
stitution limiting an act of the legisla-
ture to one subject matter?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
OFFICIALS TAKE UP
THE GAR SHORTAGE

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 4.-Commis-
sioner McCord today announced the
receipt of a telegram from the Inter
state Commerce commission, saying it
had entered an order for general in
vestigation into the supply, exchange.
interchange and return of freight cars,
together with all regulations and prac-
tices relating thereto The first hear
ing in the investigation will occur here
next Wednesday.
The order was entered because of
the existing nationwide car shortage,
which has already seriously inconven-
fenced business interests in many
states, and because of which many
complaints have recently been filed not
only with the interstate commerce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
FLAMES EAT BIC.
DAMAGE IN WORK.
FOR ELLAV|LLE.

ELLAVILLE, Ca, Nov 4.-The ex.
Ilosion of an oil lamp in an upstairs
of the residence of H. ]. Williams, al
Ellaville tonight, started a confiagra-
tion which at one time threatened to
destroy the greater portion of the lit
tie city. The Williams home wos to-
tally destroyed, with an estimated loss
of about $4,000.
The fire spread to the Ellayille school
house, which was soon destroyed. 1t is
said that the school house might have
been saved had the water supply been
sufficient to fight the fire. The wind
was very favorable and did not enter
into the damaging wrath of the flames.
Several barns and small houses were
destroyed, and it is estimated that the
total loss is about $4,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
YHITE MAN BOUND OVER
FOR SHOOTING AT NEGRO

Rufus Revels, middle-aged white
man had commital trial beofre Judge
W. T. McMath Saturday morning,
charged with shooting at another. He
was charged in the warrant as shoot
ing at another. and was bound over for
that offense to the November term of
superior court by Judge McMath in
the sum of 5000 bond. ReveIs is charg-
ed with shoting at an old negro man
with a shot gun, on the premises If
the old negro. Revels, it is said, de-
MED being there or doing the shoot
irg. Revels was arrested last Sunday,
it is said, and placed in jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
ADORABLE MARGUERITE CLARK
At THE ALCAZAR ON MONDAY

Come in, dear, and meet your f.
ture husband" If you were a little
g;rl suddenly taken out Of school and
your father thus summoned you into
his library, wouldn't your knees fair
ly creak with fright and wouldn't you
feel like turning and running as fast
as you could? And if the man tc
whom you were introduced as your sp-
ture husband leered at you in terri
flying way wouldn't you wish that some
good fairy would show you the way t.
escape from this man?
That is the situation which confronts
Little Lady Eileen" in the Famous
Players production in which irressisti-
BILE Marguerite Clark is being starred
on the Paramount program at the AL
cazar Theatre, and will be here Mon
day
Among the players who appear in
support of Miss Clark are Maggie
Hallowell Fisher, Vernon Steele, John
l., Shine, Harry Lee and Russell Bas-
sett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
CHILD BURNED To
DEATH SIX MILES
EAST Of AMER|CUS

News of most distressing acci-
dent, which occurred on the place OF
Mr. Ed Morgan, six miles east of the
city, reached Americas early Saturday
afternoon. the accident resulting in
the death of young Howard Morgan
two-year-o son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
gan. The little fellow was alone in a
room during the afternoon, and when
discovered by his mother who was at
tracted by his screams, was enveloped
in flames. Before he could be rescued
the blaze had eaten it's way into
his little lungs, and the young child,
after lingering a few hours, passed
away.
1t is impossible to state accurately
the manner in which the unfortunate
victim came into contact with
the flames that so quickly consumed
his young life, as the fire in the room
was in stove, and we'll protected
against accident. 1t is believed,
though, that in some manner the stove
door was opened. and that little How
ards clothing became ignited. Scream
ing at the top of his voice. the little
fellow ran out of the room and about
thirty feet away was overtaken by his
mother, who quickly smothered the
flames The accident occurred about
$3.50 o'clock in the afternoon, and at
Z last night the young victim died.
Mrs. Morgan was startled by the
cries of her young son and in exiting
uishing the flames in which he was al
most entirely enveloped was badly
burned about her hands and face Her
condition last night, however, was not
considered critical Dr. w. S. Prather
was summoned from Americus immed-
lately after the accident, and rendered
medical assistance to both victims.
The accident is one of the most re-
grettable that has occurred in this
community during many months, and
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan
will learn its details with extreme re-
gret. The funeral will occur this af-
ternoon at 2:9O o'clock, Rev. J. A.
Thomas officiating, and interment will
be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
Pig Club Awards.

The names of premium winners in
the Pig club exhibits, together with
the net gain attained, cost and prem
ium, follow:
l. Ross Jennings; gain, 272 pounds
cost, .O2 Is; premium, scholarship to
State College of Agriculture, awarded
by Commercial City Bank.
2. Jno. C, Murray; gain, 267 pounds
cost, .O3 IL; premium, trip to State
Fair, donated by Frank Lanier.
3. Edward DcLoach; gain, 252
pounds; cost, .O2; premium, pair o f
shoes, donated by Rylander Shoe Co.
4. Stonewall Shirley; gain, 245
pounds; cost, .O2 5-7 premium trip to
State fair, donated by P. A. Feni-
mort.
5, Johnny DeLoach; gain, 246
pounds; cost, O2 81; premium, hat,
donated by Pinkston Company.
6. Austin Green; gain, 225 pounds; !;
cost, .04 1-25; premium, hat, donated
by Churchwell Brothers.
z. Elizabeth Base; gain, 225 pounds;
cost, ,04 5-37; premium, handbag by
Bragg Furniture Co.
8. Rollin Chambliss; gain, 225
pounds; cost, .O3 1-3; premium, fash
light, donated by Hooks Pharmacy.
8. q. A. Young; gain, 1876 pounds,
cost, 02 1-5; premium; 81 90 Deposit
iii Planters Bank, donated by Planters
Bank.
10. Fort Parker; gain, 1S1 pounds I;
cost, .O3 2-25; premium, $t.0O Deposit
in Planters Bank, donated by Plant
ers Bank.
II. Carlisle Buchanan; gain, 100
rounds; cost, .O3; premium, $1.00 De-
Tosit in Planters Bank, donated by
Planters Bank.
II. Douglas Freeman; gain, i9l
pounds; cost, O2. S-5; premium, $1.00
Deposit in Planters Bank, donated by
Planters Bank.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
SIXTY ENTOMBED
in BESSIE MINE
AT BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 4.-Sixty
men, and perhaps more, were entomD-
ed today by an explosion which oc-
Cured in the Bessie mine of the Sloss-
Sheffield Coal and Iron Company. The
mine is located twenty miles west Of
here and was badly wrecked by the
force of the explosion.
According to reports received at the
Birmingham offices of the SlossShef-
field Co., late today, more than half
of those imprisoned in the Bessie
Mine are white miners, practically all
of whom have families. State mine
inspectors are now on the scene, and
rescue workers are endeavoring 20
realese the imprisoned men, many Of
whom are believed to be already dead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
FAIR OFFICIALS To
MEET ON TUESDAY

1t is announced that on Monday
morning at 10 o'clock. there will be
meeting of the executive committee Of
the Third Agricultural District Fair as
sociation, to be held in the Offices Of
the Chamber of Commerce on Forsyth
street. The meeting of the executive
board has been arranged in connection
with the effort to bring Howe's Great
London Shows to Americus, along with
the John Robinson's circus, which has
already contracted to make winter
headquarters here. The two big show
organizations are closely allied finan-
cially and otherwise, and with proper
cooperation on the part of the people
here. both shows can be induced to
go into winter quarters at Americus. 1t
is the desire of the Chamber of Com
merce to secure these two circuses as
regular winter visitors here during
stated number of years, and if satisfac
tory trackage facilities and other need
ed accessories are provided it is con-
sidered probable that contract COW
ering probably ten years will be ar
ranged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05

15. Uriah Morrell; gain 159 pounds /;
cost, .O2; premium, S1.OO Deposit IN
Planters Bank, donated by Planters
Bank.
IA. WILDER Lee Clifton; gain, 163
pounds; cost, .O3; premium. $1OO De-
pos1t in Planters Bank, donated by
Planters Bank
Is. j. D. Bolton; gain, 166 pounds;
cost, .OS 1 10; premium, $1.OO De-
posit in Planters Bank, donated by
Planters Ilank
IL, Ellis Park Green; gain, 172
pounds; cost, O6 IL; premium, $t.O0
Deposit in Planters Bank, donated by
Planters Bank.
II. William Grant; gain 1853; cost,
OF 9-28; premium, $1.0O Deposit IN
Planters Bank, donated by Planters
Bank.
IS. Buns Moorehead; gain, 154
lounds; cost, .O5 As.
~. Otis Norris; gain, 190, cos
05 Alb.
90. Louis Moorehead; gain, 130
pounds; cost, 06.
21. Willis Holman; gain 243; cost,
f5 7-1O. This contestants pic died
before date of exhibition, but hi+ re-
cord was kept straight.
%. Dewey Salter; gain. 80; cost,
.04.
23 Claude Johnson; gain, IS; cost
IL eli.
"a. Madison Summerford; gain, III
pounds; cost, .02 70; premium, $101
Deposit in Planters Bank, donated by
Planters Bank. The awarding of this
premium was delayed, owing to the
failure of contestant to bring in his
record book until Saturday, Nov. 4th
Except for this delay, this contestant
would rank as No. Is among the prize
winner.
There were FIVE pigs on exhibit At
the contest for which no records were
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
LINER DOUKLA 4
BEAT OFF SU B.
WITH POOP GUN

TOULON, France, Nov 4.-The
French line steamer, which arrived at
this port today, reported having en-
countered a submarine which was
beaten off after battle lasting three
quarters of an hour. The fighting was
at six thousand yards range, and
most exciting during its continuance
The attacking submarine, according
to passengers and officers on board
the Doukla, fired seven shells at the
liner, none of which found their mark.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
NOTHING OFFICIAL ABOUT
GERMAN U.BOAT CONVOY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 4.-No
official confirmation has been received
here of the report that the naval sub
marine U-57 would convoy the mer-
chant submersible Deutschland back
to Germany. In some quarters, how
ever it is regarded as highly probable
that either the U-57 or some other ma
val submarine will act as a convoy for
to Deutschland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
j. G. OLIVER GOES TO
ATHENS FOR CONFERENCE

]. G. Oliver leaves tonight for Ath-
ems, where he goes in response to a
call for a conference with DR.. M.
Soule, ]. Phil Campbell and w. B.
Burley. These gentlemen will meet in
Athens Monday to formulate plans for
hog and hominy versus boil weevil. A
campaign will be put on in co-opera-
ton with county agents throughout
south Georgia to organize boil weevil
preparedness clubs. The clubs will
be organized among the business men
and farmers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
j, l.. CANNON WITH SAM
HOFFMAN, ON COTTON AVE.

J. P. Cannon, who formerly travelled
for the International Harvester Com
pany, but for the past year has been
off the road, has accepted position
with Sam Hoffman, on Cotton avenue.
Mi. Cannon is well known throughout
the county and has many friends who
will be glad to call on him at Mr..
TIoffmans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
JARVIS SHOWS HERE
DURING THIS WEEK

The William Jarvis shows will pay
Americus their first visit during this
week, opening their shows tomorrow
and continuing through Saturday.
William Jarvis, owner of shows, says
that he expects to give the people OF
Americus week of high-class enter
tainment and wishes to state that be
caters to the ladies and children es-
pecially.
The shows will be located at the
baseball park,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05
OCILLA CITIZEN VISITS SUMTER
AFTER ABSENCE OF IA YEARS

j. T. Bolton, of Leslie. was in Amer
icus Saturday Mr.. Bolton was accom-
panied by H. H. Jordan, who now re-
sides near Ocilla. Mr.. Jordan form
erly lived in Americus and Sumter
county and this is his first visit here
in fourteen years. He will be the
guest of Mr.. Bolton at Leslie, for a
few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05

commission, but also with many state
railroad commissions. especially in
Southern states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-05

Ray jr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-11
Describes a Mexican Raid.

In the August Woman S Home Com
panion, katherine Holland Brown de-
scribes in short story a Mexican raid
at the time when our government was
on its friendliest terms with Carranza.
The story tells of how the ranch Of
Campbell an American, was raided
. tried to reason with en- jthc
bandits) he said, but they .;ust put a
bunch of guns to my head, and ordered
me to take Mrs. Campbell and be on
my way. l thought | might as well But
what gets me, is the way my own vague
ros behaved Mr.. Campbell s hard Jaw
frightened, his eyes grew dark. My
eight Indian boys, the kids I've fairly
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-11
Few People Look Ahead.

In the August American Magazine
writer says: "A man engaged in bust
ness IN one of the trades or professions
is strong and healthy, and his earnings
are adequate to meet the needs of him.
self and family and lay little by to
combat the proverbial rainy dav. In
trying to make a good appearance
among his friends he lives up to his in
come, sells the birthright of his family
for mess of pottage in order to crafty
his vanity or procrastinating habits.
He is strong, and the future seems a
long way off. Eventually, on account
of accident or disease, he leaves the
scene of action, and his wife and a
number of small children must face the
gloomy days of the future, unassisted
by bank account or life insurance pol
icy, simply because he failed to look
ahead.
Another man has mortgage upon
his property and he soliloquizes in this
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-11
BROKE THE SNAKE RECORD
King, Rather, and Gopher Live To-
gether in Peace In
California.

A rattler. king snake and a gopher
dwelt in peace and amity in q small
box. They were put in the box on
the ranch of Capt. J. q. Henry in the
Malibu mountains and brought to Los
Angeles by Mayor Sebastian
The jolting en- route did not appear
to disturb their snakeships, and they
did not even seem TO be unfriendly
when they were deposited at the po-
lice station and later transferred to
the park department for the city zoo.
The mayor caught the snakes himself
on the ranch.
at can't be did" was the solemn
opinion Of the oldest resident In the
Malibu when Major Sebastian declared
he was going to bring the snakes to
Los Angeles and have them put in the
zoo in Griffith park. "Gophers and
rattlers and kings never dwell peace.
able like, and, what's more, they never
will"
Unconvinced, the mayor tried the
experiment. He reported there was
nothing but harmony in the snake box
all during the journey.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-11
PHONE GIRL FIRE HEROINE.
Sticks to Pest Calling Aid Until Her
Clothes Burn.

NEW BRUNSWICK, y. j., Oct. II.
Miss Belle Matthews of Jamesburg
stuck at her switchboard yesterday
morning, although flames from fire
IN the big drygoods store of L. T. Ben
nett & Sons on Railroad avenue, James
burg, scorched her clothing. She cool
~ called on surrounding towns to send
aid. The fire was in the most congestcd
section of the town.
The Jamcsburg telephone exchange
IS located on the second floor over the
Bennett store. Miss Matthews had inst
finished her task Of getting aid when
the whole lower floor of the building
burst into flames. Then, with her cloth
ing ablaze, she made her way to the
street.
Two houses besides the Bennett
store were DESTROYED and others dam
eyed by water. The damage is estimat-
ed at $4,000 Miss Matthews is the
heroine of the town
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-11
WAR GARDENS IN FRANCE
Hundreds Of Small Plots Are Now
Being Cultivated by the Stay
at-Homcs.

Europe in general never stood in
greater need of a bountiful harvest
than now, when its greatest nations
are reaping the harvest of death on the
battlefield. Germany realized the
pinch last year and gave orders that
every rood of land available for gar
dens be cultivated, with vegetables
taking the place of the old-time flow
er garden.
This year France is following suit.
Taking a hint from the soldiers in the
trenches who cultivate gardens not
far from the battle front, NJ. Meline,
ex-Premier and present French Min
lister of Agriculture, has issued a cir
cular encouraging the people to In
crease the supply of the nation by
cultivating their gardens and small
fields to the greatest possible extent.
As a result, what are called military
gardens are developing everywhere in
France this summer. Refugees, chill
dren, old men and women, all, in
fact, capable of labor, are called upon
TO aid this gardening.
Although no such pressure exists
for America, this country would do
well to take its gardening more SER
iOusly. 1t is q matter of fact that
many people in the outlying districts
of greater New York to whom garden
is possible haveS fallen into the city
habit and profess that it is cheaper
to buy than to raise vegetables. But
even in the city it ought to be pos
sible for the. children, at least, to
learn by actual experience OCCASION
ally how vegetables are grown and
to know something of the JOY of the
worker who sees the fruits of his own
labor. That is knowledge every boy
and girl even in great city is en-
titled to acquire at first hand, either
in his own garden or in his special
plot in municipal garden.-New
York World.