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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
FRENCH CENSOR
REMOVES BR|DLE
FROM ZE:P. RAID.

PARIS, Jan. 31.-A statement issued
by the French official press bureau to-
day gives details of Sunday nights
Zeppelin raid over Paris. The state
ment says as far as reported no dam
age was caused. The fate of the at
tacking airships is not revealed.
Representatives of LeMatine, an af-
ternoon newspaper, who visited the
scene today, said six bombs in all
were dropped by the raiders. Three
of these fell into waste ground and
three in an uncultivated field
The French military censors permit
ted foreign newspaper correspondents
to telegraph full details of the occur
renee to their papers. This is the first
instance in which correspondents have
been given such liberty concerning
aerial raids, The Paris newspapers,
however appeared with a number of
white spaces, where articles had been
deleted by the censor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
VILLA SURROUNDED;
CAP PTURE CERTAIN

CHIHUHUA CITY, Mex, Jan. 81
Reports are current here that Fran
cisco Villa, rebel leader in northern
Mexico, is surrounded by Carranza
troops. His capture is expected to oc-
cur within the next twenty-four
hours If taken it is certain the ban
dit leader will be executed.
Current information here is to the
effect that Villa has been forced to
abandon his hiding place in the Plea
chez hills and flee from the Santa
Clara canyon. This country has here
tofore been his stronghold. After
leaving Santa Clara, Villa managed to
reach a point near Ell Vale, where
with a number of other bandits, he
was surrounded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
Allies to Continue Albanian Campaign.

Allies to Continue Albanian Campaign.
BERLIN, Jan. wireless. Am
Overseas News agency dispatch today
says the Entente Allies have decided to
continue the Albanian campaign, not
y outstanding severe losses already sus-
tanned. The campaign will be directed,
it is believed from two sides, the Ital-
ians attempting to advance from the
Adriatic and the French and English
from Greek territory.
An additional division of infantry
has been landed near Athens by the
Entente nations, and numerous pieces
OF heavy artillery have reached the
same destination, according to infor-
nation received by the Overseas cor
respondent. Preparations against an
attack ON Saloniki continue feverishly,
the dispatch adds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
US. SUB. K-5 IS
MISSING; VESSEL
MAY BE | D s 7

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 31.-No
news had been received this morning
from the missing submarine Ks. The
undersea boat became separated from
the fiotilla, en- route here, dur
ing heavy fog, and has not since been
located. The submarine was last sight.
ed near Cape Omain A crew of six or
eight is on board.
The Atlantic submarine 1otilla, ac-
companied by torpedo boats and de-
stroyers was returning from Key West
and Guantanamo, Cuba, for the usual
maneuvers when the KS disappeared.
The missing vessel is of later type than
the ill-fated F-3, which was lost off
Honolulu harbor few months ago,
being one of the latest additions to
tie squadron.
Following the disappearance of the
k-5, several naval tenders accompany
ing the fiotilla were detailed to search
for the vessel. None of these have
yet sighted the KS, though several re-
main to be heard from. Naval officers
here appear agitated concerning the
mysterious absence of the submarine,
and a general alarm has been sent out.
Vessels plying the Atlantic seaboard
between this point and the Florida
capes have been asked to keep a sharp
lookout for the little warship.
The submarine tender Tallahassee,
accompanying the submarines XII, K-2
and K-6, all companion vessels to the
rs, arrived here today, but brought
rc information concerning the last
named vessel. Inquiries concerning
the safety of the KS were uniformly
referred to Washington for reply. At
tbs Charleston navy yard, officials pro-
fessed to be without information con-
corning the vessel, though expressing
hope that the submarine will safely
make its way here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
DAVID LAMAR LOSES
APPEAL To HIGH COURT

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 31.-The
appeal of David Lamar from his con-
viction before the New York district
court was today dismissed by the
United States supreme court as with
out merit.
Lamar was convicted in the New
York court of impersonating Unit
ed States official with intent to de-
fraud. The specific allegation was
that Lamar talked with various per-
sons over the telephone representing
himself as a member of congress, and
fraudulently imposed on persons in
terested in pending legislation. He
will serve two years in the Atlanta,
Ca, penitentiary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
MANY PEOPLE CROWD
THE LITTLE CITY
Judge Littlejohn Brings Lyncbing
To Attention of The Grand
Jury in Session

''If by any means you can indict any
Of the members of the mob and fail
to do so, you have condoned that
lynching. 1t is not what the judge
can do, but what you will do"
The work of selecting this jury was
begun shortly after ten o'clock. Many
subpoenaed jurors were disqualified
by the court for various reasons, leav-
ing about seventy to undergo the voire
dire of the court. Many of these went
off because of having formed and ex-
pressed opinions because of evidence
delivered on oath. Others state that
they were not impartial as between
the state and the accused
Solicitor-General Williams pro-
pounded the questions of the court.
Judge Littlejohn ordered every ju-
ror who was not serving on the jury
during the trial, and every other man
whose name was in the jury box to
stay out of the court room during the
taking Of testimony under oath.
Judge Littlejohn announced, follow
ing the completion of the jury, that
the noon recess would be taken until
Continued on Page 5.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
.RINGL|NG'S CIRCUS
SHOW ON GROUNDS
Hynan to Attend
Big Directors
Meeting In
Macon

The stock contracts for the Third
District Agricultural fair have been
issued by Judge ]. A. fIixon, who, to-
gcther with Secretary HymaA compris-
ed the committee for securing them.
AS soon as five thousand dollars OF
stock is subscribed, Judge Hixon VIII
Immediately apply for a charter OF
$4,000 for the Fair association. The
copy of the stock contract is as fol-
lows
/ do hereby subscribe for ....s
shares of the capital stock of corpOr-
alton to be hereafter incorporated for
the purpose of holding and promoting
an annual district fair, to be known an
the Third District Agricultural Fair.
the home office to be at Americas.
Sumter county, Georgia, with power to
erect and own suitable buildings for
the use of said district fair, and to
make such improvement as from time
to time will become necessary in the
growth and promoting of the enter
prise, as aforesaid at Americus, Sum
ter county, Georgia, in the discretion
of the governing board of said corpor-
alton only.
This subscription contract is made
and entered into upon the following
conditions and stipulations only:
First. That the capital stock of said
corporation shall be Ten Thousand
($1O,OOOO0) Dollars.
Second. That the capital stock Of
said corporation shall be divided into
hares of One Hundred 100000 Dollars
each, and that there shall also be is
sued Half, Quarter and Eighth Shares
Of value of Fifty ($5O,OO) Dollars.
Twenty-Five ($25.OO) Dollars and
Twelve and One-Half ($12.5O) Dollars.
respectively.
Third. That at least Five Thousand
($5,OOOO0) Dollars in bona fide sub
scriptions shall have been obtained be-
fore this subscription shall become
binding upon me-
Fourth. That when as much as Five
Thousand ($5,00OOO) Dollars in bona
fide subscriptions shall have been OBJ
tanned, | agree to pay upon demand,
March fifteenth, 1915, fifteen 15) per
cent. of the total amount subscribed
herein, to such person or persons as
the subscribers of the said capTial
stock Of said corporation may elect or
designate to receive and receipt for
same
Fifth. That the balance of said sub
scription contract when not paid ON
first call shall be paid in installmsnts
as follows: Is per cent. on the 18th
DAY Of April, 1916; Is per cent on the
9Th day of May 1916; Is per cent ON the
18th day of June, 1915; 25 per cent. on
the 18th day of July, 1916; 25 per cent
on the 18th day of August, 1916 Bal
ance due on 18th day of September.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
REV. CLAIBORNE IS
HERE WITH CHURCH

The Rev. Randolph r. Claiborne ar
rived in the city this morning, and will
be a guest during the week at the
home of Mrs. M. M. Eldridge, on Lee
street Mr.. Claiborne is the rector of
ST. James church, Marietta, Georgia.
He will conduct mission and will
preach in Calvary church every night
for a week. These services will take
place at 7:30 p. m. A cordial welcome
greets Mr.. Claiborne and the stirring
Gospel message which he mas come to
bring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
BANDITS HOLD UP
CAR; THREE OC-
CUPANTS KILLED.
Continued on Page 5.)

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 91.-The Buff
falo police are working today to un-
ravel one of the boldest hold-ups re-
ported in this community in years.
The bandits added murder to their
crime unhesitatingly. The dead are:
MRS. AGNES TIEPER, aged 67.
FREDERICK TIEPER, son of Mrs.
Agnes Tieper, who was driving.
Miss Grace Tieper, a daughter of
Mrs. Agnes Tieper, was fatally hurt
ard a younger son of Mrs. Tieper avs
Knocked senseless.
The hold-up occurred near here ear
ly today, the crime being committed
by negro. Only a meagre descrip-
tion of the perpetrator could be Sc
cured by the authorities,
When commanded to stop Frederick
Tieper, who was driving the car, ap-
piled more power and attempted to
escape. The highwayman thereupon
shot Mrs. Tieper, killing the aged wo-
man instantly. AS soon as the car
came to standstill, the negro beat
young Tieper to death, and beat Miss
Grace Tieper so fearfully she will die.
The younger Tieper was badly beated
ard left for dead, but will recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31

Alfred Clark is the private in the
United States army who was on his
way from Panama to Washington
aboard an American vessel who was
taken from the ship at Jamaica. He
vas compelled to leave by three negro
soldiers of the British army. After an
officer had questioned him he was
permitted to go back to the ship and
on to Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
RepOrt From London.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Isola1ed encoun-
ters, combined with much artillery
and mining operations were
reported today in France and Flan-
ders. Comparative quiet beyond these
reigns along the whole of
the western front. Paris reports hav-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
BY CRANSTON WILLIAMS,
Special Staff Representative.

Special Staff Representative.
LEESBURG, Ca, Jan. 31.-The case
OF Claud Chance, charged with mur-
der along with three other men, was
called first in today's session Of the
special term of Lee Superior court.
This came as a surprise, as the case
against Minter Kennedy was conf
dently expected to be called first.
Chance is being tried for the killing of
A. D. Oliver. \
The four defendants are in the court
room. Claud Chance and his father,
G W. Chance, jointly indicted with
him, together with their attorneys are
seated around a small table. Directly
facing them are the attorneys repre-
senting the state. Frank Hooper, CT
Atlanta, is taking a leading part for
the prosecution.
Many Jurors Disqualified.
Numbers of jurors drawn on the We
nire, were disqualified, mainly because
OF not being perfectly impartial as be-
tween the state and the accused. The
following jurors were selected for the
trial:
JOSEPH F. USURY, farmer.
HERB7ERT S. SANFORD, farmer.
G. H. LARAMORE, farmer.
J. j. BRADLEY, farmer.
WILLIAM A. BARFIELD, farmer.
GEORGE P. PALMER, farmer.
c. c. BRIDGES, farmer.
w. P. MARTIN, farmer.
A. D. JOHNSON, railroad section
foreman.
L. P, LONG, sawmill man.
c. R. FELTs, farmer.
D. W. TISON, farmer.
After D. w Tison had been accept
ed as a juror and the jury retired,
preparatory to taking the noon re-
cess. Mr. Tyson came back and noti-
fed the court that he was physically
unfit to sit on the case. The remain
ing jurors who had not been chal-
lenged were then called into court
again. After hearing the complaint of
Juror Tison, Judge Littlejohn ruled
he was able to perform his duty as a
member of the jury and ordered him
to resume his place in the jury box.
This action completed the selection of
a jury.
sri Trial Progressing Slowly.
The trial of Claud Chance is pro-
crossing very slowly and tediously.
Each question, answer and remark is
being carefully weighed.
A remarkable tenseness seems to
have gripped the interested spectators.
Claud Chance is a net poung man,
and sits next to his father, around
their counsels' table. He is of blonde
type and is unusuallv calm. as the
questions of the court are propounded
Charges on Lynchlng.
Judge Littlejohn in addressing the
grand jury, said
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31
British Casualties During January.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-British casual
ties on all fronts during January have
been published here. The lists show
q total of 1,O79 officers and 1924 en-
listed men lost during the months
operations. The number killed is un-
known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31

Henry D. Estabrook, a well-known
New York lawyer, has begun a cam
paign for the republican nomination
for the presidency Friends have es-
tablished press bureaus in Washington
and Chicago, and they say they will
conduct strong campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31

Continued on Page So
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-31

TIE Times-Reco1der is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24

chest was protected by an elaborateis
frilled shirt decorated with black pearl
studs. His waist was strapped in by
a pique waistcoat edged with black
and there was distinctly perceptibis
invisible" stripe in the material of h.s
evening coat and trousers.
Dressed like fool" Max summed
up the ensemble before his guest could
speak. "Would you believe that de-
spair could gnaw at the yitals of any
one as wonderfully arrayed?"
II would not" Whitaker asserted.
"Yet, I'm down in the mouth, be-
cause this is Sara's last appearance"
Max motioned the waiter to remove
the debris of q course. I've got it in
my knob that she's my mascot. If she
leaves me, my luck goes with her.
made her, all right, but she made me,
too; and it sprains my sense of good
business to break up paying combi-
nation like that"
Nonsense" Whitaker contended
warmly. "If I'm not mistaken, you
were telling me this afternoon that
you stand next to Belasca as a produc.
ing manager. The loss OF one star isn't
going to rob you of thft prestige, is
it?"
'You never can tell" +he little man
contended darkly; II wouldn't bet
thirty cents my next production would
turn out hit. I've had several close
calls with Sara-she's threatened to
chuck the stage often before this; but
every time something happened to
make her change her mind. I've got a
bunch maybe something win happen
this time, too. If it does, won't want
any partners"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24

the little one ih the southeast Come
I. Shoot, James ~
The latter phrase was Max's way d
ordering the driver to move on. TIA
car snorted essentially, then pulled
smoothly and swiftly away. MAX
waved jaunty farewell with u lemon.
colored hand, over rhe back Of the ton.
neau.
Whitaker went up to his room ii 3
reflective mood in which the theatrical
man had little psace. Since his ARRIVAL
in New York he had fallen into the
habit of seeking the view from his
window when in meditative humor. A
view of ten thousand roofs, inexpressl.
bly, enchanting. :. Somewhere
-perhaps-in that welter of steel ana
stone, as eternal and as restless as the
sea, was the woman Whitaker had
married, working out her lonely des.
tiny. A haphazard biscuit tossed from
his window might fall upon the very
roof that sheltered her; he might
search for hundred years and never
cross her path.
He wondered.
The possibility that she might have
married second time did not disturb
his pulse by the least fraction of d
beat. He even contemplated the chanca
that she might be dead with normal
equanimity. Fortunate, that he didnx
love her. More fortunate still, that be
loved no one else.
Incontinently he wrote and dis
patched long, extravagant cablegram
to Mrs. Petit in care of the American
embassy, little doubting that she would
Immediately answer.
When eventually he strobe into the
white room, Max was already estab-
lished at the famous little table in the
southeast corner. Whitaker was con-
scious of turning heads and guarded
comment as he took his place opposite
the little fat man.
MAKE you famous in night" Max
assured him Importantly. "Don't hap
pen to need any notoriety, do your"
''No, thanks"
'Dine with me here three nights
hand-running and they'll let you into
the Syndicate by the back door with
out even asking your name. p. Il. A's
one grand little motto, my boy"
'P. T. A.?'
"Pays to advertise. Paste that In
your hat. Look me over" he requested
abruptly, leaning back. 81 guess I'm
some giddy young buck. what?"
Whitaker reviewed the striking eff
feet Max had created by encasing his
brief neck and double chin In an old
fashioned high collar and black silk
stock, beneath which his important
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24

justed his glasses, and resumed his
stare.
Either" he observed, "you're Hugh
Whitaker come to life or deuced out
rage"
Both If you like"
'YOu sound like BOTH" complained
the little man. Anyway, you were
drowned in the Philippines or some
where long ago, and I never. waste
time on a dead one. Drummond
-" He turned to the lawyer with a
vastly buslness-like air.
mo, you don't" Whitaker insisted,
putting himself between the two men.
II admit that you're a great man
you might at least admit THAI I'm a
live one"
A molllfied smile moderated the
small mans manner. "That's a bar
gain," he said, extending a pale vel
low paw; "Tm glad to see you again,
Hugh. When did you recrudesceT"
IAN hour ago." Drummond answered
for him; "blew in here as large as
life and twice as important. He's
been running gold farm out in New
Guinea. What do you know about
that?'
tits very interesting" Max con-
coded. "You've asked him, of courseP 2"
he demanded of Drummond, nodding
toward Whitaker.
Drummond flushed slightly. mo
chance" he said. II was on the point
of doing 1t when you butted in"
whats this?" inquired Whitaker.
Max delivered himself of a startling
bit of information: Hes going to get
married"
Whitaker stared. "Drummond? Not
really?"
Drummond acknowledged his guilt
brazenly: "Next week, in fact"
"But why didn't you say anything
about it?"
'You didn't give me an opening. Be
sides, to welcome deserter from the
great beyond is enough to drive all
other thoughts from mans mind"
There's to be a supper in honor OF
the circumstances, at the Beaux Arts
tonight" supplemented Max. you'll
come, of course"
"I'll be there-and Furthermore, I'll
be waiting at the church a week hence
or whenever it's to come off. And
now want to congratulate you" Whit
aker held Drummond's hand in one of
those long, hard grips that mean much
hnfXUOnTl lrtk I
congratulate her. Who is she?"
"Sara Law" said Drummond, with
pride in his quick color and the lift of
his chin.
'"The greatest living actress on the
English-Speaking stage" Max an
nounced, preening himself Importantly.
my own discovery"
"Of course I've heard-but I have
been out of touch with such things"
Whitaker apologized. "When shall /
see herr"
I'm honor of her retirement" Max
answered, fussing with a gardenia on
his lapel. "She retires from the stage
finally, and forever-she says-when
the curtain falls tonight"
''Then I've got to be in the theater
tonight--if that's the case" said Whit
aker.
"'Fraid you won't get in, though
Drummond doubted darkly. Every
thing in the house for this final week
was sold out moD.n ago. Even the
spectators are cleaned out"
Tut" the manager reproved him
loftily. Hugh s going to see Sara Law
act for the LIST time from my personal
eox-arent you, Hugh?"
You bet I amir Whitaker asserted
with conviction.
Then come along" Max caught him
by the arm and started for the door.
$50 long, Drummond :"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24
CHAPTER V.
Curtain.

Nothing would satisfy Max but that
Whitaker should dine with him. He
consented to drop him at the Ritz-Carl-
ton, In order that he might dress, only
on the condition that Whitaker would
meet him at seven. In the white room
AT the knickerhocker.
Just mention my name to the head
WAITER he said with magnificence; "or
II I'm there first. you can't help see
Ing me. Everybody knows my table
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24

tell Whitaker months is his
limit Peter Stark, intimate friend finds him stunned by
- Whitaker South
trip sneaks intending to kill
surprises girl the of drinking She
Mary Ladss Ovetarved daughter New York puocat de-
with whom she planned candesine To
Whitaker the girl knOwng that
mi gives her and her train for home
hunting Months yacht
Whitaker, reported lost delicate
operation health
the dead him
Misunderstanding with his old law Drummond
prospects ndng,tha little girl wife beautiful
the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24
Opinions Differ.

'.Men are like wagons" remarked
tbe man who dispenses aphorisms.
.aThey make the most noise when
empty"
sYour trolley is off the wire" re-
Joined the contrary person. "A man
makes the most noise when he is full"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-11-24
His Only Hope.

"Tell me-" spake the easy mark,
what sort of a girl should l propose
to-"
"She should be rich" rejoined the
female fortune teller, "and if you ex-
pect her to accept you, she must also
be foolish"