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The Brandon news., 1916-07-13

Watts, who was seated beside me on
the left next to the window, turned
round facing me and said:
who are you and where are you
taking me and what have you arrest
ed me for?"
replied that was a deputy sher-
iff from Vermilion and that / had
arrested him on suspicion Of having
committed burglary there week
before.
why, was never in vermilion
in my life," Watts answered. "You
have made a big mistake"
Il guess I'm not very much mistak-
en-" I answered. Some of our citi-
zens saw the burglars when they left
the bank, and have identified you ac-
curately. OF. course, If they fail to
identify you on your arrival at Yer
million / will apologize to you and
pay your expenses back to Shawnee
town"
"You say you are deputy sheriff."
asked the prisoner. well, don't dep
uty sheriffs have to give bond for the
careful performance of their duties?"
YES"
well, these people won't identify
me-" Watts answered, "and / will
make your bondsmen pay dearly for
this outrage"
We'll see about this,' / replied. II
can't be mistaken. have been a
deputy sheriff for the past two years
and have arrested two house thieves
and they were convicted, SO / can
not be mistaken"
We'll, you are very badly mistaken
now" answered Watts, and with this
ne stopped talking and seemed to be
at his ease, as he knew that he could
not be identified at Vermilion and
felt sure that he would be released.
In due time we arrived at East
st. Louis, when l explained that did
not care to proceed to Vermilion
that night as had some business to
attend to, and therefore I proposed
that we stay over night in the city
and take the first train out to Yer
million In the morning. Watts ap-
peared perfectly satisfied. According
ly / brought him across the river and
took him to the Four Courts, turning
him over to Major McDonough. chief
OF police, who was an old friend Of
mine. The next morning we took an
early train for Indianapolis. Just as
the Wabash river, which separates
Illinois from Indiana was reached,
Watts turned upon me with an oath.
Where are you taking me?" he de-
manded. "You haven't told me the
truth
mo-" answered. "But will do so
now. I am taking you to Brookville,
Pa"
why didn't you tell me this in the
first placer" Watts asked loudly.
my reason for not telling you in
the first place." I replied, was that
after had located you, as supposed,
at Paducah, KY, reported the facts
to the sheriff of Jefferson county and
asked him to apply for the proper
papers SO that you might be taken
back to Pennsylvania. The sheriff
obtained the papers and insisted on
bringing posse Of men to assist In
your capture, to which I objected.
told him that did not think it neces-
sary for anybody to come after you
but him and myself. He reluctantly
consented to accompany me. He had
the papers and came as far as st.
Louis The weather was very warm,
and when we arrived at st. Louis he
The Brandon news., 1916-07-13

'.It seems to me that / have read
an anecdote something like this be-
FORE" remarked the editor.
"Still, don't you think it's pretty
goodY asked the near-humorist.
"Oh, yes"
"Well, run Ii anyhow, pay me so
cents for 1t and credit 1t to a states
man. ! don't care anything about
fame"
The Brandon news., 1916-07-13
Divided Support.

$50 you really thought the people
wanted you to run for Officer"
"Yes," replied the defeated candi-'
date, ruefully. II was not mistaken.
There were some people who really
wished me to. run"
"Who were theyT
"Oh. the wife. who hoped would
win, and few relatives who knew In
advance that they would have the SAB
isfaction Of seeing me defeated"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
LIBRARY MATTER IS
REFERRED To BODY

The regular semi-monthly meeting of
the mayor and city council was held
Tuesday night, with Mayor Pro Tenn.
Fl. o. Jones presiding, and Aldermen
Bell, Horton and Poole present. Those
absent were Mayor Council, Aldermen
Dudley and Kalmon.
A communication, together with cor
respondence, from Crawford Wheatley,
president of the Carnegie Library of
was read and the matter was
referred to the finance committee with
a request for a report at the next
meeting The matter involves the prom
ises of the city of Americas to pay GER
tain sums for the support of the IL
brary
A committee composed of C. J.
Clark and j. r. Statham, appeared be-
fore the council with request for an
appropriation for the entertainment OF
the state reunion of Confederate Vet.
Grams, which will be held here in Au-
gust. The matter was deferred until
the next meeting of the city body.
Several petitions for changes in Ii
censes were granted and others de-
clined. Routine business occupied the
remainder of the session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
THREE P'S' MARK
SLOGAN FOR THE
DEMOCRATS NOW

COLISEUM, st. Louis, June IA
With the keynote "Americanism and
Peace; Preparedness and Prosperity"
the democratic national convention op-
ened at 1872 o'clock this afternoon.
Twelve thousand persons were present
to witness the opening. William J.
Bryan, who is her cas- a newspaper re-
porter, was roundly cheered as he en-
tered the section reserved for news
writer's. Senator Ollie James, of Ken
lucky, permanent chairman of the as
semblage, was also cheered vociferous-
up as he entered the hall.
The first real demonstration of the
convention came when Chairman Nc
Combs, of the national executive COM
mittee, in his opening speech gave ut
terance to the historic statement:
"The Elephant is dead; the Moose
is dead-long live the American
Eagle"
Temporary officers we're approved
and temporary Chairman Martin Glynn,
of New York, began his speech. His
declaration upon Americanism, and the
statement that 'the policy of the ad-
as to neutrality is as
American as the American flag" was
given prolonged demonstration. The
prediction of Wilson's reelection
brought the delegates to their feet, all
cheering wildly. Several bands Joined
in the demonstration, and continued
cheers greeted Chairman Glynn's eff
forts to continue.
Representative Charles L. Bartlett, OF
Georgia, and Frank S. White, former
senator from Alabama, we're named
this afternoon as members of the res
olutions committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
BOOSTER BODY'S.
MEETING COMES
ON FRIDAY NIGHT

The annual meeting of the Americus
and Sumter County Chamber of Com
merce, which has been postponed for a
month on account of such pressing
business in the Office, and Secretary
Hyman having been out of the city SO
much, will be held on Friday night,
June 10th, at p. m.
At this time, President Carr S.
Glover will read his annual message,
and Secretary Hyman will make re-
port of the years work in detail, CIV
ing an outline of the work to be taken
up during the coming year. There will
be many important features of this
meeting that should interest every
mmeber of the Chamber of Commerce,
and the Office should be taxed to hold
the members on that night.
The Chamber of Commerce was one
year old on the first day of May, and
during the past year has done a won
derful work, considering the resources
that it has had at its disposal Cover
ing the entire county of Sumter, and
lending aid to each and every town in
not only with the small towns,
but in every way possible, fostering
and lending its aid to the agricultural
department and home economics de-
partment, thus lending aid to the farm
ers all over the entire county.
Sumter county today stands in Geor-
gia as the only county in the entire
state having a published directory,
which has been a great aid to our peo-
pie here since it was published this
spring. 1t is to be hoped that the
members will turn out and give their
cooperation to this meeting by lending
their presence. 1t is their Chamber Of
Commerce, and in no sense does it be-
long to the officers and the commits
sioners, and you put your money in it
all the year as an investment, and
surely you will want to come to the
stock taking at the end of the year,
and see what they have on the credit
side, as compared to the debit side.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
WILSON LEADS THE
PARADE To PREPARE

WASHINGTON, D. c., June IA
Led by President Wilson carrying a
silken United States flag and attired
in white trousers with blue coat and
straw hat, stepping to martial strains,
nearly seventy-fve thousand men, wo-
men and children marched in today's
preparedness parade here.
The president left the line as it
passed the White House, taking posi-
tion which enabled him to review the
pageant as it passed. At three o'clock
this afternoon he began delivering the
Flag Day Address, before an audience
OF approximately 100000 persons.
There we're no regular soldiers in
the line of march, which was consti-
tuted solely of militia, civic organiza-
tions, bGsiness men, workers in va
riOus industries and government en-
ploiees. Each of the marchers car
rted a dag, and ideal weather was ex-
perienced throughout the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
MODERN W0ODMEN MEET
AND ELECT OFFICERS

Americas Camp, No. 16,057, Modern
Woodmen of America met in regular
session in Woodmen's Hall Tuesday
evening. Owing to the resignation of
w. D Phillips, o. S. Pace, w. E. La
ney and C. D. Giddings as officers of
the order, the following were elected
to fill the places of those resigned: E.
Fl. Hyman, consul; r. o. English, past
consul; W. w. Tucker, adviser; B.
Kiker, banker. The other officers of
tie order are Homer Bankston, escort;
Fl. C. Cannon, clerk, and DR.. ]. W.
Chambliss, camp physician.
The meeting was well attended and
much enthusiasm and interest in the
work prevailed.
This camp of the Modern Woodmen
OF America was organized in this city
only few months ago, and has proved
very popular and is increasing rapidly
in numbers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
MASS Of FACTS NOW
BEFORE COMMISSION.

Testimony and other evidence was
taken before the Railroad Commission
of Georgia in Atlanta Tuesday on the
petition of the Americus Public Ser
vice Co., for permission to increase the
rates on electricity and gas here. The
attorneys in the case are in Atlanta
Wednesday where they are presenting
further facts and figures.
1t is possible that the decision of the
commission will be reserved for sew
eral days before being announced.
Judge R. L. Maynard represents the
Public Service company, and W. A.
Dodson represents a body of citizens
protesting against the raise in rates.
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A. |. |. SHOOT IS
ON At THE RANCE

sergeant Guerry, of the Americus
LiGht Infantry is in charge of the tar
get grounds near Americus, where the
members of the local military company
are shooting, qualifying for the regi-
mental shoot to be held at Holton. Ga
on July LIST, End and Srd.
Two teams of four members each
win be selected. The new members OF
the company will take part in the prac-
tice shooting, and the old members will
requalify.
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CITIZENS PLAN
FOR COMING U.C.
Y. IN AMER|CUS

The committees in charge of the
plans and arrangements for the state
reunion of Confederate Veterans to be
held in Americus in August, have been
requested to meet at the courthouse at
s o'clock Friday afternoon, June 18th.
The general executive committee is
Fl. E. Allen, chairman; Frank j.
Payne, S. R. Heys, ]. B. Ansley and
Stephen Pace.
The final and official list of the COM
Inittees in charge of the reunion for
Americas is:
General Entertainment Committee
j. E. Sheppard, chairman; Lucius L.
McCleskey, Zach Childers, John M.
Flournoy, Harris S. Council.
Finance Committee-C. ]. Clarke.
chairman; J. R. Statham, John W. Shi-
yer, w. o. Barnett, E. Zimmerman, En-
nest Wilson, w. M. Humber, ]. E.
Bightower.
Reception Committee-Walter Ry-
lander, chairman; r. G. Hudson, Ross
Dean, H. A. Deriso, B. F. Easterlin, A.
s. Johnson, H. o. Jones, Lawson Sta
pleton, Jr., Walter Brown, 2. A. Little
john.
Veterans Ball Committee-Carr S.
Glover, chairman; Frank Harold, w.
F. Smith, NJ. H. Wheeler, A. ]. Bell.
Music Committee-E. H. Hyman,
chairman; Joseph E. Johnson, Paul w.
Westbrook.
Horses Committee-W. T. Maynard,
chairman; w. G. Turpin, N. A. Ray H.
H. Glover, Frank Barber.
Homes Committee-Daught of the
Confederacy.
Barbecue Committee-Dudley Gate
wood, chairman; T. NJ. Furlow, ]. L.
Glawson, R. w. Buchanan, L. A. Nor
gan, r. S. Oliver, M. H. Sims, Griff
Eldridge, Gordon Heys.
Basket Dinner Committee-A. Ry-
lander, chairman; w. w. Dykes, J. E.
Poole, D. r. Andrews, Neon Buchanan.
Program mmittee-General Exec
utive Committee.
Sponsors Committee-C. H. Burke,
Chairman; Stewart Furlow, r. It. Haw-
kins, Furlow Gatewood, Jr., John D.
Mathis.
These committees will meet Friday
afternoon at the courthouse, where fur
ther business and plans will be dis
cussed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
wow. WILL
HAVE MEMORIAL DAY

LESLIE, Ga, June 14.-The local
camp of Woodmen the of World, No.
2J3, will observe their annual Mem
orial Day exercises at the Baptist
church next Sunday, June 18th, at II
o'clock. Special music will be render
ed, and Rev. c. S. burden will preach
an appropriate sermon for the occas-
ion. The Woodmen will meet at the
w. 0. w. hall at 1O:30 a'clock, and
march to the church. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all Woodmen and
their friends to be present.
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men, attired in white with yellow
sashes and parasols, lined along the
principal streets through which dele
gates passed en- route to the Coliseum.
The women remained silent as dele
gates passed, carrying into effect the
threat of suffrage leaders who on yes
terday submitted to the resolutions
committee a proposed platform plank
offering the suffragists all they have
asked for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
POULTRY SHOW
Be BIG FEATURE
OF DIST. FAIR

One of the biggest things yet located
at the Third Agricultural District Fair
is the American Poultry Associations )
official show. A letter was received
Tuesday morning from Mr.. B. E.
Adams, secretary of the Southern
Poultry Association and editor of the
Progressive Poultryman of Columbus,
Ca, tells Secretary Hyman that this is
Ole of the highest honors that could
possibly be secured for the Poultry
Show at the coming fair. Mr.. Adams
will be the manager of the poultry
building at the fair. He win arrange
ard tag all the birds sent here and
will arrange the judging and one of
the features to be introduced here, will
be the judging of the entire show the
day before the opening and each coop
will be dressed up with the ribbons
that they win, showing the class they
have won in. This is entirely an idea
OF Mr.. Adams and takes we'll with the
exhibitors.
The mere fact that the building de-
signed by Secretary E. H. Hyman has
been shown to the American Poultry
Association, and they have expressed
the one fact that it is a perfect poultry
slow exhibit hall. Special stress was
brought out in the fact, that in this
building the birds could not get sick
from colds. This is the one fact that
keeps many poultry breeder from
the shows at almost all local fairs.
They don't mind exhibiting their
birds, but they do not want to lose
them by sickness. The poultry build
ing at the Third Agricultural District
air will be as light as day inside and
with the complete ventilation system,
will make one of the most modern
buildings ever erected for this pur-
pose.
The Third Agricultural District Fair
will at once join the American Poultry
Association and thus become a life
member Of this organization. The
building as planned will take care of
1900 birds at the fair and if more
come can be enlarged very easily so as
to take care Of larger number
Mr. Adams is busy from his Office in
Columbus seeking the best breeders
ard raisers of other pet stock. that can
be possibly secured for this fair, and it
Is at this early date for an assured fact
that Americus will see one O, the finest
and largest poultry exhibitions ever
undertaken before in Georgia.
Peggy, the ten thousand dollar hen,
owned by the Kallastrass Farm of
Kansas City, Kan, will be secured for
this fair now that the A. P. A. official
show has been placed in Americas. A
setting of eggs from this hen cost $50
and there are several parties in this
district who have bought them. Mr..
VIII Green Turpin has had several
settings and they turned out fine. Mr..
Turpin stated that he would take great
interest in the poultry show at the fair
and that he was ready to cooperate
with Mr.. Adams in his effort to make
this the biggest ever exhibition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
@Golden Laner Formed by Suffragists

"GOIden Lane" Formed by Suffragists.
COLISEUM, st. Louis, June 14.-Car-
penters beat tattoo with hammers,
putting the finishing touches on the
convention hall, as delegates to the
democratic national convention began
filing the hall hours before the con-
vention assembled. Many of the dele
gates removed their coats, because of
the hot weather, and when Senator
James entered the hall, everybody
cheered loudly. Small flags we're dis
tributed among the delegates by suf-
fragists before the convention was for
rally called to order.
A feature of the day was the Gold
en- Lane" formed of thousand wo-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
Wilson Speaks Regarding Platform.

Wilson Speaks Regarding PIatf0rm.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June IA
President Wilson will not countenance
efforts to insert a plank in the demo-
cratic platform favoring law to pro-
Iibit federal judges leaving the bench
to accept elective Office. This was Off
cially made known today when the
president sent word to st. Louis that
he wants no petty politics" played in
the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
E[KS To OBSERVE.
FLAG TODAY WITH.
EXERCISES HERE.

NOU| ~ muCu TISuI recently,
Flag Day"
The occasion will be appropriately
observed in Americus by the Benevo-
lent Protective Order Elks, Patriotic
Order Sons of America, the U. D. c., D.
A r., Sons of Veterans, the Confeder-
ate Veterans, and other patriotic or
ganizations. In fact, our whole pop
ulation will do honor and reverence to
the day and the grand old Stars and
Stripes.
Exercises in keeping with the day
and the occasion will be held tonight
at the High school auditorium under
the direction of the Americus Lodge of
Elks, No. 752.
A splendid program has been pre-
pared for the occasion, consisting of
music, songs, readings and speaking.
The oration will be by E. A. Nisbet,
his theme being, "Our Country" An
other special feature will be readings
by Miss Susie Stallings.
In recent issue The Times-Recor-
der told its readers of the history and
origin of the American flag, and now
that the day has arrived for doing
honor unto it by way of celebration
it is timely that you be reminded of its
use and forbidden use. In short, the
American flag is the symbol of the
brotherhood of man. "It stands for
courage, for chivalry, for generosity
and honor.
No hand must touch it roughly, no
hand shall touch it irreverently.
It's position is aloft; to float over it's
children, uplifting their eyes and
hearts by it's glowing colors and splen-
did promise, for under the stars and
stripes are opportunities unknown to
any other nation of the world.
The government commands the peo-
pie to honor their flag. Men and boys
should uncover their heads as they
pass the vivid stripes which represent
the life blood of brave men and the
stars which shall shine forever.
1t must be raised at sunrise; lowered
at sunset.
1t is not plaything of the hour; it
i a birthright of privilege and in
tegrity.
1t may not be used as staff, or
whip or covering.
1t shall not be marred by advertise
ments. nor desecrated on the stage.
1t was born in tears and blood; it
was baptised in blood and tears.
1t has foated since June IA, 1777,
over a country of benevolence, refuge
and progress.
1t must always be carried upright.
1t is the emblem of freedom, of
equally, of justice, for every person
and creature as it floats unvanquished,
untarnished over the open door of free
education.
Can any one read the above-of what
our flag stands for of what it means
to us-without feeling anew the thrill
of pride and reverence for that flag
ard our great republic of which it is
tie symbol"
Let there be record-breaking crowd
at the High school auditorium tonight
TO do honor to Old Glory. If
YOU are a true American you cannot
afford to stay away, and If there burns
II. your bosom the least spark of pa
triotism, you will be there, and thus
add to the sum total of the love OF
country, patriotic zeal, honor of the
national flag, that lives in the hearts
and minds of our American citizens.
Go out and lend your presence in
keeping green the traditions of our
country, the accomplishments of our
forefathers and the Importance Of
bonoring and reverencing the national
Gag.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-14
THIRD DISTRICT
COMMITTEE HAS
MEET WEDNESD' Y.

The Third District Congressional Ex-
ecutive committee met Wednesday af-
ternoon at o'clock at the Windsor Ho-
tel. A large number of the committee
men were present and E. L. Carter, of
Stewart, presided.
The members of the committee pres
ent were w. r. Bower, of Fitzgerald;
Bob McAllister, of Fort Gaines; A. L.
Macarthur, of Cordele; Watts Powell,
OF Vienna; Ware G. Martin, of Lees
burg; John B. Guerry, of Montezuma;
A. S. Rainey, fEllaville; H. M.
A S. Rainey, ow Ellaville; H. M.
Kaigler, of Georgetown; o. S. Wood,
OF Richland; J. D. Weaver, of Dawson;
w. K. Jenkins, of Ashburn; c. B. Mar
shall, of Reynolds; G. E. Thornton, of
Preston.
Committee in Session.
The committee was meeting when
the Times went to press. 1t
was expected that they would set Sep
tember 18th as the date for the con-
gressoinal primary, which is the same
time that the state primary will be
held. Their other business is expected
to be formal with adoption of the rules
ahd regulations.
Only two candidates have entered the
race, Congressman Crisp and Thomas
G Hudson.
1t is expected that the unit rule will
be adopted.
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WEATHER REPORT.
June IA, 1916.

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Ihe IimeS-Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associate d Press
service
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-21

ice cold water seemed to make them only the more lively. I am thinking seriously about having a bill intro duced in Congress to remedy the abuse. The newspapers are also mak- ing a mistake in not taking up this subject. When they get short of space in cussing each other they might take a hint and get busy"
 Mir. Esterly operates large placer claims by hydraulic and ground sluic- ing near the inland terminal of the Copper River and Northwestern. He has mined there for the past dozen or more years, taking out from $30O- 900 to $500,O00 every year and clos ing down the works during the win ter. He has an electric light system. a telephone system, a sawmill, and has built miles of excellent roads to assist him in operating the ground.
 Just as regularly as the seasons come around Mir. Esterly moves north every spring to open up the works and operate for the summer and then gamers the golden harvest and leaves for his Seattle home every fall.