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The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12

CT. Hie foot slipped on the hardwood floor, the ankle twisted, and he fel. awkwardly, striking his head agains. table leg with such force that he lay half stunned An instant later his as- sailant emptied five chambers of a re- volver into the darkness about him, and then, alarmed by racket of pounding on the hall door, fled success fully by way of the fire escape to ad- joining roofs and neighboring back yards.
 By the time Whitaker was able to pull himself together and hobble to the door, a brace of intelligent policemen, who had been summoned by the hall- boy, were threatening to break it down. Admitted, they took his safety into their care and, simultaneously, the re- voiyer which he incautiously admitted possessing. Later they departed, ob- viously disgruntled by the unprofes- sional conduct of the "crook" who had left no "clues," with a warning to the householder that he might expect to be summoned to court, as soon as he was able to move, to answer for the crime of keeping weapon of defense.
 Whitaker took to his bed in company with black temper and the aroma of arnica
 He entertained, the next day, several persons: reporters; a physician; a fu- tile, superfuous, unornamental crea- ture misIeadingly designated a plain- clothes man; finally his friend (by now their acquaintance had warmed to real friendship Ember.
 The retired investigator found Whit aker getting, into his clothes-a cere- mony distinguished by some profanity and numerous grunts.
 Afternoon" he said, taking a chair and surveying the sufferer with slight ly masked amusement. "Having q good timer"
 You go to thunderl'' said Whitaker in disgust.
 Glad to see you're not hurt much,' pursued the other unabashed.
 Whitaker withered him with glare.
 You're lucky to be alive,' observed Ember, exasperatingly philosophic.
 "A lot you know about it! I sup pose you could lay this thug by the heels in brace of shakes?"
 Just about" Ember admitted plac- idly.
 Whitaker stared progressively. You mean Drummond?"
 The answer was nod.
 "I don't believe it."
 You'll at all events do me the credit to recall that warned you two months ago."
 All the same, don't believe it was Drummond.'
 You haven't missed any property. I believer"
 "No.''
 "So presumably the fellow had some motive other than a desire to thieve.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
BRAVE OR CURIOUS?

If you received information that mysterious murderer threatened you, would you cali the bluff by staying where you were and defying the Mystery or would you hurry into hiding7
 Whitaker, thinking he was soon to die, married young Mary LadisIas to protect her good name, and sailed for parts unknown at once. Supposedly long dead, he turns up in New York several years later, healthy and wealthy, and finds his wife, "Sara Law," noted actress, in the midst of performance. The play stops abruptly. She refuses to see him. Drummond, Whit aker's former law partner, en- gagged to marry the supposed widow, is reported suicide. Whitaker's friend, Martin En- Der, former detective, doubts the report.
 Read how Whitaker acted when warned of violence-in this installment. It's thrilling and puzziing!
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Eugene F. Mcdonald of Lexington, kys social butterfly and ex-convict. was sentenced to life Imprisonment for the murder of W. R. Dobbs, an employe.
 The head of Mrs Florence Arlene Small, murdered wife of Frederick L. small, on trial at Ossippee, N. H.. charged with the crime, was shown to the jury by Dr. George B. Magrath.
 Federal Judge Carpenter sentenced Godfrey Rabbit. 30, to two years in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leay- enworth for robbing the postoffice at Winnebago, III.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
 PERSONAL

Charles N. Brown, living near Car mi. H.. discharged a pistol 23 years ago an dthe bullet entered his fore head. When sneezing recently Brown felt an impediment in his nose. The obstruction was found to be the bull let.
 Alderman John J. Coughlin, Bath house John," of Chicago has written a poem commemorating his 25 years of service as alderman.
 To satisfy claim for alimony. Gal latin Wheeler permitted the sale of his seat on the New York Stock Ex- change at auction. A moving picture man bought it for $50, but can't use it.
 Trapped in New York apartment house elevator between two floors, Mme. Louise Homer sang Ada" to her 11s-year-old son so he wouldn't get scared.
 Michael Dreicer has acquired for $150,000 the painting Christ Appear ing to Mary" by Roger Van Der Wey- den (l4O0-l464), which belonged to Queen Isabella of Spain when she was befriending Columbus.
 Because her beautiful red hair fell out when she blondined it to keep from being called "carrot. dome,' Ka- tie Gottdank of New York sued the druggist for advising her to do it.
 John Wilkes Booth, 6s, last of the famous family of actors, is dead at Leadville, Colo.
 A list of honors conferred on the occasion of the New Year includes the promotion of Gen. Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British forces, to be field marshal
 O. L. McCahoon has asked Lorraine (O) solicitor how his $1,200 salary as director of public safety can be cut 50 per cent.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
ARCHAEOLOGICAL.

L. H. Williams. 32, of Centralia, H.. ended his life by shooting. His wife witnessed the tragedy.
 sergt- Patrick c. Daly, U. S. A., re tired, is dead. He was S6 years of age and had served 30 years in the regular army.
 George W. Brown, S4, former mayor and for IA years justice of the peace of Vandalia, H., is dead following a stroke of paralysis.
 Henry Torberg, 73, conductor on a Chicago car line for more than 40 years, and said to be the richest street car employe in the world, is dead. Torberg's wealth is estimated at $500.0o0.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
 GENERAL.

Making time from Honolulu to New York which has never been eoualed Col. William Hayward expects to be in Chicago in seven days and 12 hours from the time he left Hawaii.
 John Stearns. 30, proprietor of restaurant at Lincoln. Neb., shot and Killed Mrs. Nora Nelson, 29, dress maker, and then shot himself, dying in few minutes.
 The high cost of white paper is re- flected in the new contract which the Missouri legislature made with the Jefferson City Democrat Tribune. the price being 71s cents for the of ficial sheet.
 Gov. Major has appointed Dr. c. F. Nuns, Montgomery City, to succeed Dr. J. c. Parrish. Vandalia, on the board of curators of Missouri Uni yersity.
 Mrs. William Stuart McCrea, ST, who, when her husband died recently, prayed that she might be called, is dead.
 The second infantry regiment of Missouri national guard arrived at F't. Riley, Kan, from Laredo, Tex. The unit will remain here until mustered out
 Dr. Ben l.. Reitman, Socialist, was playing Santa, distributing birth con troi circulars through the Chicago tenements.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Death for Bank Robbers.

Oklahoma City.--In his message to the Oklahoma Legislature Governor Robert l.. Williams recommended the passage of a law making life impris- onment or death by electrocution the maimum penalty for bank robbers in the state. He also recommended an appropriation with which to employ Secret Service men to apprehend bank robbers.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
POLITICAL

Gov. George W. Hays of Arkansas has pardoned A convicts, including 19 convicted of murder. This makes total of 112 pardons granted by him since Dec. 1.
 Henry Ford of Detroit. who had ad- yertisements printed in the recent campaign, has filed with the clerk of the house a statement showing that he spent $23,529.
 The headquarters for the Progress sive national convention at Hotel La Sale last June has just cost George w. Perkins $40.0O0.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Red Cross Needs Funds.

Washington. Americans are be- sought to refill the almost empty Flu ropean war relief fund of the AmerI- can Red Cross in an open letter by Woodrow Wilson, as president of tho Red Cross
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
s25, 100000 In Gold.

New York.-Gold amounting to s25,000,000, one of the largest shtp- ments received in single day since the present movement from abroad began, arrived from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was deposited at the sub treasury.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Aanrenate cron ualue

Washington.-Almost $9,000 .000 ,000 was the aggregate value of all crops of the country last year. In estimates issued by the Department of Agricul- ture the value was set at $8,934.587, 000 That was an increase of $2, 165,- 9S9,0OO over 1915, and $2,s67 ,206. 900 over the average years 1910 to 1914.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Booze Is Their Swau.

Girard. Ala.-Five hundred gallons of whiskey, part of the lot seized in the liquor raids, have been stolen from a warehouse since December 21, when the building was put under guard, Sheriff Lindsey of Russell county said. Five hundred cases of whiskey were stolen about month ago.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
ACCIDENTS

During New Years celebration at Louisville, Ky, Mrs. Sofia Applehouse accidentally shot and killed her 13- year-old daughter Margaret.
 Mrs. Maria Hoffman, 76 years old was burned to death in fire which destroyed her home in Golconda, H.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12

Senator Thomas P. Gore of Okla homa, who has been i'll at his home for several days. was taken to hos pital for an X-ray examination, to de- termine whether major operation would be necessary.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Col. J. E. Kuhn Prom oted.

Washington.-Col. Joseph E. Kuhn of the Army Engineer Corps. now at- tached to the War College. was noms- hated by President Wilson to be a brigadier general. He is native of Kansas and was appointed to the mill itary academy from there in 1881.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Canada Loses 6s. 2eo

Ottawa, Ont.-Canadian casualties from the opening of the war to Bc~ cember 31, 29 months, total es,2s0. This is made up of killed, 10,S54; died of wounds, 4,010; died of sickness. ASA; presumed dead, 1,1OS; wounded. 4S,454; missing 2,970.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
ScuIly Wins On Recount.

Trenton, N. J.-The Board of Can vassers finally decided the disputed election in the Third congressional dis trict by giving certificate of cleo tion to Thomas j. Scully, Democrat.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Belgian Leader Is Dead.

Havre, France-Gen. Maximilfan Wielemans, chief of the Belgian gen. eral stan, is dead of pneumonia con tracted in the trenches.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12

Flow did your garden turn out9'
 Tt helped. The work I did in 1t gave me great appetite for the vege- tables had to buy"
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12

According to a British scientist. x-rays are the most extreme rays at the ultraviolent end of the spectrum.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12
Do you believe that Drum mond is dead? Who assaulted Whitaker? What was the mo tive7
of Service.

lTo BE coNTINUED.)
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-12

Alderman John J. Coughlin, Bath. house John" of Chicago has written a poem commemorating his 25 years of service as alderman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
FRECkiES
Now is the Time 10 Get Rid OF These
Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as
the prescription othine - double
strength is guaranteed to remove these
homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine--
double strength-from any druggist
and apply little of it night and morn
ing and you should soon see that even
the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have
vanished entirely. 1t is seldom that
more than an ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beau
tiful clear complexion,
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine as this is sold under guarantee
of money back if it fails to remove
freckles. advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

riots and terrible orgies of blood,
once the iron hand of the autacracy
was lifted. But nothing of the kind
has occurred, although almost over
night, as it were, the most absolute OF
all monarchies on the face of the earth
was transformed into unique sort of
democracy in which the meanest indi-
vidual became a law unto himself.
Surely the God of Nations has given
his mighty aid in the shaping of the
destinies of this Mystical, myriad peo-
pie.
The expressed determination of the
new cabinet to maintain solid front
against German militarism and keep
Russia in its place on the firing line,
indicates a deep-rooted hatred of all
those things for which the Teuton is
now battling. A nation with such ideals
cannot fall.
Out of the darkness Russia is CROP
ing her way into the light of new
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
OUT OF DARKNESS.

With the news fthe acceptance by
the Council of Soldiers and Work
mems Deputies OF the national policy
as outlined by the provisional govern
ment now in control in Russia, comes
the intimation that the vital points OF
difference between the various political
factions in that revolution-torn land,
have been amicably disposed Of and
that the stupendous task of evolving a
stable government will be allowed to
proceed without the threat of impend-
ing disaster.
Kerensky, who has been acting as
minister of justice, becomes minister
of war in the new cabinet, while his
colleagues are among the most con-
spicuous of the leaders who have thus
far safely guided the destinies of
Russia since the dethronement of the
Car.
The combination of the socialistic ell
ement with that of the more conser-
vative factions will naturally tend to
preserve a progressive, though fairly
moderate policy in a land whose people
have just begun to realize that the foot
of the military bureaucrat has been
lifted from their necks.
|. That horrible excuses have not oc-
tcurrred in Russia since the abdication
&C Nicholas and the assuming of the
reins of government by the represen-
tstiyes of the people, is one of the
most remarkable facts in the history
Of the civilized world. The nations ex-
pected the downtrodden moujiks to
rise en- masse, engaging in bloody
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfords Black-Draught.

McDufi. Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, OF
Ibis place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me TO Try
rhedford's Black-Draught which ! did,
and found it to be The best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and Il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using ck-Draught.
Thediord's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak s.omachs, and digestion. re-
Iieve indigestion. collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 70 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Drsugfit. Price only 25c. Get a
package To-day. NC iaa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geons.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and expert
enced skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes back
on their feet"
You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop, that they are restor-
ed to their strength and neat ap-
pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
THE NEGRO EXODUS.

The so-called negro exodus from the
South to certain Northern cities has
caused considerable comment during
the mast few months. There is no doubt
that this removal of negroes from this
section is due to the activities of GER
tain labor agents, and to the inflam-
matory publications put forth in Chi
cago and other northern cities, and
spread broadcast among the negroes of
this section The negro has certain
proclivities peculiar to his race. He
is easily influenced, takes at their face
value the statement of strangers with
out sufficient investigation, and is
easily deluded by anything that prom
ises social equality in any degree with
the white people.
There can be no doubt that these la
Dor agents who have come into the
South for the purpose of enticing the
negroes away, have viciously falsifed
conditions in the North to them. They
lure the negroes away, and then leave
them to their own devices. The conse-
uuence is that there is widespread suf-
fering among large numbers of South
ern negroes who have emigrated to the
great cities of the north. In the first
place the climate is totally unsuitable
for it is well known that the cold elm
ate of the north is not favorable to the
negro constitution. Their ancestors
came from the hot zones of Africa,
and those negroes who have spent their
lives amid the sunny cline of the
Southland, where they lived easily and
comfortably on the plantations often
meet a tragic fate amid the cold in
hospitable climate of the North and
East Reports from many of the North
ern cities where these negroes have
gone bring tales of much suffering both
from the cold and lack of food.
In Cincinnati it is said that swarms of
negroes are laying around the railroad
stations, without either food or shelter
and are being looked after by charit-
able organizations. Yet there are 9TH
ers who will leave the balmy climate
of the South to seek their fortunes
amid the inhospitable cities of the
North When negro wants to do a
thing he is hard to convince of its i'm
propriety. So it is altogether prob
able that Southern negroes will con-
tinue to swarm toward the great cities
of the North, there to die of pneumonia,
tuberculosis and hunger, or exc out d
precarious existence from such odd
jobs as they can pick up.
There is no social equality, no big
jobs with large salaries for the negroes
that go North are totally united for
any but mental occupations. The Trib-
une-Herald feels that it should sound
warning to this class, although it
will probably be Intellectual. If in
spite of the advice of their white
friends in this section the negroes con-
tinue to go to their doom the fault is
on their own heads.-Rome Tribune
Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

With the opening of the Chautauqua
tomorrow, to continue through May
26th, the residents of this section are
afforded an opportunity to hear some of
the best attractions available anywhere
III the land
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

Let us thank our lucky stars that all
the insects brought in by farmers be-
Iieving them to be boil weevils are not
the sure enough" article. Everything
from chinch-bug to a baby terrapin
is now touted as old Mr.. Boil Weevil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
Amerieus, Ga, May is, 1917

John d. Rockefeller dug down in his
jeans, gathered up handful of loose
change, and purchased $5,00O,000 worth
of war bonds
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

According to official information, the
National Guard is to mobilize July 18th.
Ry that time the Georgia guardsmen
viii have arrived at the point where
they VII have to undergo a considera-
he period of hardening" after their
vacation on detached duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

The bench warmers in the ware
houses about the city are thinning out
as the weather warns up and the mem
hers of the fnny tribe begin to evince
an interest in what is passed out to
them at the end of a line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

The weather man has evidently
worked off all his spring ailments and
is developing a better frame of mind,
Judging from the brand passed out for
the past couple of days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

Even though Russia will not be able
to give much military assistance dur
ing the present summer, the final as
suFance that she is not aiming at a
separate peace is cause for citation on
the part of the Allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

The South should be the last section
of the country to worry over the ques-
ton of food production, but unless the
farmers of Dixie wake up to the real
situation, there will be some tighten
ing Of belts before many months have
passed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

Do you reckon the proposed increase
in the pay for the soldiers will have
anything to do with the number of en-
.istments reported after the measure
goes through?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

What has become of the old-fashion
ed farmer who used to to occasionally
send in basket of prize products to
the newspaper gang?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

AT interviewer states that Congress
woman Rankin of Montana is the kind
OF woman men grow sentimental
about; that sounds just little odd
doesn't it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
SedbOdPd Air Line

rbe Progressive Railway Of The SOuth
Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m.
$3.50 a m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:u p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
S:OS p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland. Col
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.y~t'' 1890 q m fu
Seaboard Buffet Parlor Sleeping Car
on Trains 13 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. m, and leav-
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Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
$3.50 a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
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Ca: c. W. Small, Div. Pass. Agent,
Savannah. Ca; c. p 1Van, G. P. A.,
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

This talk about an increase in the
income tax travels RICH: on past us
without even starting SILVER down
our financial spinal cp.r-4n.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
PROPERTY OWNERS ARE
URGED TO TAKE NOTE

The tax books of the city of Ameri-
Gus will be opened at the Office Of the
undersigned on April LIST to July LIST,
and all property owners are requested
to make their returns. The matter IL
important. E. ]. ELDRIDGE,
2.tf Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. Il,

Z. D. 3. OF A.
Meets every first and third Monday
nights In P. o. S. of A. Hall, No. 21S
Lamar st. All members in good stand
ing invited to attend. Beneficiary certi-
ncates from $25O.OO to 100000 issued
to members of this camp.
s. A. JENNINGS, Prest.
o. d. REESE, Recd'g. Sec'y.