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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Returning from a weeks vacation in
Lancaster county, Silas Milford tells
of conversation between a farmer
and tramp that indicates the intel
lectual advancement of the knights Ct
the road, says the Philadelphia
Times.
The tramp was in the farmers cher
ry tree eating his fill of luscious
fruit.
Hey, there" yelled the farmer,
what are you doing in my cherry
tree?"
"Tryin' to get out" explained the
tramp. 81 just fell down from bal
loon"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Col lScotchem was weary, says AM
swers. He had had a very arduous
day retreating from the enemy, and he
wished to recoup his strength in order
that he might retreat still further on
the morrow. Macpherson" he said to
his new servant, I'm going to snatch
40 winks' sleep. Stay by my tent and
see that I'm not disturbed" Mac sa-
luted.
Five minutes later the snores of Col.
Scotchmam were cut short by the
loud report of a gun. Great Scott"
cried the colonel, "are the enemy upon
us?'
'Na, dinna fret" replied Mac, insert
ing his head reassuringly through the
tent flap. 1T was only wee mousie.
But as I thought he might wake you
up, shot him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
Some Cop, This.

Joe Humphreys spoke as follows. ac-
cording to the New York Telegraph:
There was a new cop over in Brook
Ign, and he had just managed to pull
through on his examination, being
none too strong in the matter of book
keeping. He put on his new uniform
and with a book of police rules in his
pocket marched out on his beat, which
included Broadway and Kosciusko
street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
HE walked around, looked out for
thieves and attended to business. Right
at the corner of Kosciusko street and
Broadway he saw the body Of a dead
cat. Opening his book of rules the
new cop read this: A patrolman find
ing a dead dog or cat or any other
animal on his beat shall report the
same, giving the exact location of the
body
HE took out his book and wrote,
Dead cat at Broadway and -" Then
he stopped That Kosciusko word was
too much for him. He made three
trials at writing it and took a long
look at the name on the corner lamp
post. Yet he couldn't get it.
"'Oh, well, what's the use? he said.
4 can't make it. He picked up the
dead cat by the tail, carried it four
blocks to Myrtle avenue and dropped
it, Then he was all right Myrtle was
a word he could SPELL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

The young housewife after a dozen
trips to employment offices had at last
found and engaged a cook who was at
least clean and polite, says the House
keeper.
Now. Mary" she said impressive
ly when the installation in the Kitten
en- had been duly made, Il want you
to do the very best you can for my
husband is extremely particular about
his food and apt to be cross if eV-
erything is not perfect"
Mary smiled sympathetically.
''Lor', Miss, that won't worry me,
she replied with large tolerance. Men
is all alike about eatin'. My ole man
is been a-growlin about my cokln
for twenty years"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Our contemporary does The Tele-
graph an injustice in the foregoing. We
have never heard one word directly or
indirectly from the other two papers
named on this or any other subject, ex-
cept that the Chronicle asked for The
Telegraph's reply to Editor Frier's in
quiry made the day before the sena-
torial election as to whether or not
this paper would support Brown in
case of Smiths election. That answer
plainly showed that The Telegraph
was in no conspiracy" on that sub
ject. This. was the answer to Frier:
The Telegraph has persistently de-
clined, publicly and privately, to antic-
ipate vacancy for Governor. 'Sufti-
cient unto the day, etc."
Furthermore, The Telegraph has no
information, or intimation, whatever,
as to Governor Browns purpose, but
The Telegraph does not believe that ne
will be a candidate unless he is con-
WINGED that there is a widespread de-
mand for his services.
1t may be said, also, that every ar
ticle that The Telegraph has printed
showing a trend toward Brown came
to this paper absolutely unsolicited
even by intimatiOn. One was sent ~
a number of former Smith men pre-
paid. Our Atlanta bureau has abso-
mtely no instructions except to send
US the news.
The Times-Recorder goes further
and makes this unwise threat:
If the Macon Telegraph ex-
poets South Georgia to support
the capital removal scheme it
must support South Georgia can
didates for State Offices"
We presume that our contemporary
had our friend Tom Hudson in mind
when it said The Telegraph must
support South Georgia candidates"
Hon. j. Pope Brown, and also Hon.
Roscoe Luke are in the race for Gov
ernor, both South Georgians. There
may be candidate from Bibb and
one from Valdosta. Our contemporary
ought to have waited for the mists TO
clear up. It may have shot a friend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
Changes That Five Years Have Wrought
In Georgia Politics

Five years have wrought a revolu-
ton in Georgia politics.
Hank back just a tri1e beyond this
period in 1907 and recall what the
conditions then existing were.
Hoke Smith was private citizen
not supposed to be inspired with any
especial political ambition, a success
fuI lawyer, vaguely remembered out
side the state as having been a rather
able Secretary of the Interior under
President Cleveland
In Georgia his political enemies were
in control OF the situation. The ma
chine was in the hands OF men who
had no love for Hoke Smith. There
was no reason to believe that Hoke
Smith had much political future III
Georgia-not for many years to come,
at least. If Hoke felt otherwise he
kept the secret of his hopes closely
locked in his own bosom.
A gubernatorial campaign was APP
preaching. Gov Terrell was to leave
the office. Terrell was known to have
senatorial aspirations 1t was natural
" important that his friends should
in control of the state af-
fairs.
Editor Clark Howell, of the Atlanta
was the leading candi-
date for the succession. Howell was
generally, to have the job
cinched.
Howell had been national commit
teeman of the party, had served in the
legislature, had the prestige that came
from his position as editor of the Con-
stitution.
The state machine was supposed to
be entirely at Howell's back. He was
the most formidable candidate in the
field. He was quite "cock-sure" of the
OF course there were
others ambitious to- succeed Terrell.
The race was originally regarded as
Howell against the field, with the odds
on Howell
Then came the entry OF Hoke
Smith.
Smith, so it has always been under
stood, was not originally anxious to
be a gubernatorial candidate To be
defeated would mean the annihiliation
Of whatever political prestige he had.
To be defeated by Clark Howell would
be a humiliation that would sting for
years to come.
Smith, so the story goes, was taunt-
ed and dared, directly and indirectly
to come into the field and be slaught
cred, to show the people of Georgia
just what stuff he was made of.
Little David invited the Goliath 70
come out in the open so he could be
struck down with bolt from the edi-
torial sling and be put to sleep forever
more.
Goliath, weary of the dare, came in
the race, The Biblical story was re-
yersed Little David was put to flight
in the first debate and finally slaugh-
tered on the field of combat, along
with other contending aspirants.
The big form of Hoke Smith doomed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
THIS WOMAN TREED BEAR
AND THEN SHOT HIM.
Bruin Got His in Summer Vacation
Camp.

Windsor, Conn, July 15.-The mighty
Teddy could not have given bear a
hotter time than did Mrs John Cable,
of Windsor, today. He was big bear,
and when Mrs. Cable found him IN
vading the cookhouse of the camp
where she and her husband, brother
and Miss H. ,Sayder, a friend, are
staying, she fearlessly chased the
bear up a tree.
Having freed him, she retraced her
steps and got her husbands gun and
with a single, well-directed shot
brought the big fellow crashing out
of the tree top, so that when her hus-
band returned at nightfall from a
fishing trip they were amazed to find
the huge carcass of the bear stretched
out not more than a hundred feet
away from the camp.
Mrs. Cable and Miss Snyder were
reading when Miss Snyder screamed.
Mrs Cable looked up and saw the
bear. He had boldly prowled out #
the woods into the clearing and then
up to cookhouse. He was hungry.
He swept the butter pail clean of its
contents with a big paw and licked
the butter off in the greatest salts
faction. He broke open cracker box
es and was feasting finely when Mrs.
Cable, indignant, ran over, shook het
skirts at him and said "Shoo!" He
did.
Then she freed and shot him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Congressman Ollie NJ. James, the
choice of the Kentucky Democrats TO
succeed Thomas H, Paynter in the Uni
ted States senate, is not yet forty
years old. Before his election to con-
gress eight years ago, he established a
reputation as one of the leaders Of
the Kentucky bar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

The Dawson News objects to run
ming plate matter boosting Wilson's
presidential candidacy. This stuff is
being sent out free to papers that de-
sire to use it. Who is paying for the
governors campaign for the Demo-
cratic nomination?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

What if our noble ancestors could
come to life and view the wonderful
progress we have made" exclaims an
exchange. In many instances the
swell descendants would be quick to
show the noble ancestors" the rear
door.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

What makes most of our statesmen
regard Gov. Woodrow Wilson as a
dangerous man, says the Ohio State
Journal. is that the radical professor
apparently really means it when he
advocates placing the country's inter
ests above the party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Hobson has introduced a bill proyid-
ing for the construction of great ma
tional highway. His idea probably is
to use it to move troops quickly to
meet the Japs when they land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Men are reported going into domss-
tic service to a large extent in the
German cities With men washing the
dishes and wheeling the baby, the day
of female government does not look
very far off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

If a change is made in the system 0f
securing judges, by giving the governor
the appointing power, there would be
a further change to legislative cleo
tons inside of few years. Better let
It stand where it is in the hands of the.
people. The existing system has its
iefects, but so have the others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
LOW EXCURSION RATES TO SA-
VANNAH AND TYBEE.
july q, 1911,

On July q, 1911, the Seaboard Air
Line will operate an excursion to Sa-
vannah and Tybee, rate from Ameri-
Gus, Ga, being $4 For full informa-
ton, see nearest agent or write.
A. H. STANSELL,
A. G. P. A.
Savannah, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

The Good Government League Of
Louisiana, representing the "insurg-
ent" element of the Democratic party
in the state, has nominated Judge
Luther f. Hall for governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

For the Democratic presidential
nomination the active or receptive
candidates at this time are Gov. Will
son, of New Jersey; Gov. Harmon. Of
Ohio; Gov. Marshall, Of Indiana; for
mer Gov. Folk, of Missouri, and Champ
Clark, speaker of the house
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Let us eliminate factionalism from
the Georgia Democracy" says the
Brunswick News Will it be accom-
plished by re-electing Brown governor
as a slap at Senator-elect Smith? Let's
have new deal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

From the statements by a thres-
times married woman: Marriage is
with a woman a matter of much plan
ming and careful elaboration; with a
man it is largely a matter of digestion,
and propinquity."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

More pay and prompt pay for the
school teachers is one thing that de-
mands attention at the hands Of the
Georgia Legislators. VIII they neglect
it, as heretofore?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

"The people of Pennsylvania" says
the Philadelphia North American,
''are hungry for the new gospel of
popular government" If this is one
of the effects of the recent hot spells
it is hoped the good Lord will let them
sWelter yet a while longer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

No one has yet suggested Judge
Hines for governor Perhaps the judge
is satisfied with his sinecure as spec
ial attorney for the railroad commits
sion
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

This is day of curious things" OBJ
serves an exchange And one of the
most curious is the desire of several
leading daily papers to stampede the
state into a belief that everybody is
clamoring for Brown for governor
again
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

The Central Capital Association is
opening its fight at Atlanta We will
wait and see how the Macon papers act
on the South Georgia gubernatorial
proposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

The Tampa Tribune says that "Polit-
ical Georgia is now composed of Hoke
Smith and his friends" The Tribune
doesn't know Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Tom Watson announced several
months ago that he was out Of poll
tics for good. His recent success con-
firms the impression that he told the
truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

There is a marked increase in build
ing operations throughout the country,
the totals of the principal cities for
June showing an increase of II per
cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

The Socialist party in Mississippi
has named a complete state ticket,
headed by J. F. Lester, Of Jackson, as
candidate for governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

President Taft says the secret of
married happiness is "a continuance
and growth of the devotion for one
another possessed at the beginning"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Fair bathers in some instances dis
card their stockings at Tybee this
summer. This is a very effective ad-
yertisement for the beach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Over in Terrell county the corn
crop is such failure that some farm
ers have cut it down. Lack of rain
was the cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
SHOT TOO SOON.

Macon Telegraph of Friday.)
THE Atlanta Constitution, The
Macon Telegraph and the Au-
gusta Chronicle are charged with
having conspired to whoop it up
for Brown. Well, stronger combi-
nations than that have been beat
en-. ''-Americus Times-Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Edward F. Dunno, former mayor Of
Chicago, is being doomed by his friends
for the Democratic nomination for
governor of Illinois.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
Ad Snnday Editorial Notes

Al sunday Editorial Notes e. -.
Wed be tickled to death to see a
farmer get as much money for years
work as other people who imagine they
are working remarks the Whining
ton Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Lansing, Mich, has rejected pro-
pOsal to adopt the commission plan Oh
government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

North Georgia had better concede
something to South Georgia now rath-
er than lose everything later on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

kissing is dangerous, insists another
scientist Every man yearns to play
the part of a hero.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Manager Smith says he will not run
for governor. Mr. Smith is wise in his
day and generation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Editor Rainey wants the dog tax
repealed. Taxes on domestic pets, he
says, never have appealed to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16


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24O miles Aecus An idea
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1000 first class worth,
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16

Gov Foss of Massachusetts, will
probably be renominated this fall with
out opposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-16
Americas, Ga, July is, 1911.

Twenty-three Kansas cities are now
governed by commissions.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-02-10
A MOVE IN THE
RIGHT DIRECTION

Professor c. l.. BOnham Of the
Manual Training Department and
Rev. Geo. Greenfield have decided
upon a definite practical plan that
ought to mean much to the
development Of talent AMI an qp-
probation of educational tn an c..
The Trustees of the Presbyterian
Church have contributed the use Of
the building for the expense Of
lights, fuel and ja%nitor. The
professional and library men cf the
community and those who contribute
to its musical interest will be
called upon to assis. Any +
who has any thing to present that
is of an educational and entertain
ing nature will be welcomed to
present it to tn" public Among
those who have already offered
their services are DR.. G.. w. West.
Mr.. Ed. Cainc. Mr.. Tod CarvilIr,
Judge Tabcr, Prof. Nc Whinrcy
and Prof. Anderson. These enter.
tainmcnts will all be illustrated
with the stcrcopticon aud later
moving pictures Of a good moral
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-02-10
LOW RATES ON
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

Beginning with the tenth of March
the Southern Pacif will inaugurate
an unusually low "~colonist rate"
from potts in the east to Nevada
and California. From Chicago
the rate will be $500 from St.
Louis $780,, while from Missouri
river points it will be as low as
$500.
This rate of $500 from Missouri
river points indicates the great
development of the territory west
Of the Missouri river in a COM
paratively few years. Forty five
years ago c%olonists for the coast
county usually Quilted at st.
Joseph Missouri and started on an
overland journey that REQUIRED
months to accomplish, if, indeed
it was ever completed. The trail
across the plains was strcwed with
the bones of men and women who
had fallen a prey to hostile savages.
and those of animals that had
persisted from exhaustion. Today
the colonists takes a tourist s'eepcr
and makes the trip with greater
comfort and more Injuries than he
is ncrustpm1 I'm M hama
There r thousands of acres of fine
lands in Eastern Nevada that can he
made TO produce good crops and be
made to support a large population.
The "colonist excursions" in.
augurated by the Southern Pacific
should prove a potent fatocr in the
settlement. Silver State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-02-10
DEVELOPMENT At JARBIDGE

Like every new mining camp.
Jarbidge has been the subject of
comfortable talk both favorabl Ie
and unfavorable. The conservative
element of that camp recently
organized a commercial club To take
charge of local conditions and to
see that none but correct informa-
ton was given to the public in
regard to the various mining
enterprise of that section and to
discourage wild eating and all
forms of illcgitimatc mining. The
following inform alton has been
received stamped with the an.
proval of the Commercial club.
The tunnel of the Jarbdge Ely
is in about 60 feet and has entered
a wall of slate supposed to be the
wall of the vein. The next 10 feet
Is expected TO cut the first vein.
Others which tic cast Of the
Pavlak arc in its course. These
have been opened W to the south
Of the camp disclosing ore. In
the heart of the proven district, IL
has secured under bond and lease
the Guess group. o. =. Rudd Of
Quincy, H.. is one Of the officer Of
the company and after inspecting
the different holdings is satisfied rs
the future Of the property and
Df Jarbidgc.
THE tunnel of the Rainbow
Amazon has encountered the
vein and is five feet into
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-02-10
AS AN INDIAN Sees II

No Indian ever sold his daughter
for a name.
Before the pale faces cane there
was no poison in the Indians corn.
Small things talk loud to the
Indians eyes.
The palefaccs word is no longer
than his arm.
If the Indian would lie like the
paleface. he would rule the earth.
The Indian scalps his enemy: the
paleface skins his friends.
The Indian takes his dog to
heaven; the paleface scnGs his
brother to hell.
When a man prays one day and
steals six, the Great Spirit thunders
and the evil one laughs.
There are three things it takes
a strong man to hold-a young
warrior a wild horse and a hand.
some 50 law Chicago Daily
Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-02-10

that are the best of all beauty
spots.
Every woman knows that it is
the pin that is mightier than the
sword.
A married man could enjoy
hearing the birds sing if he could
forget that they, too. have bills.
1t is a sad fact that a stolen
umbrella will keep you just as dry
as one honestly acquired.
1t is wonderful now many women
a gil sees in her mirror when she
looks into it all 10y herself.
The average woman's idea Of a
company dinner is to keep the neck
of the chicken for :~.erself.
1t is no comfort to look before
you leap, when you can only get
out of the frying pan into the fire.
You could enjoy seeing a pretty
girl smoke a cigarette if it didn't
make you wonder how she felt
when she did it first.
st. Louis Times.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-02-10
FOUND DEAD

c. Z. Cooper one Of the old set
tiers in Dayton, was drowned in
the ditch running from the Carson
river to the Nevada Reduction
Company's mill in that town Sun
day and the body was recovered
yesterday morning about 10 o'clock.
About 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon
he went to the ditch to get Il bucket
of water and that was the last
time he was seen alive. The
parties living in the house with
him did not report his absence
until 8 o'clock yesterday morning
and the body was found about two
hours afterwards about 200 feet
from the place where he is sup
posed to have fallen in. A
Coroner's jury rendered a verdict
that death was due to accidental
drowning.
The deceased had been q black
smith in Dayton for many years
and was a pioneer resident of this
section.-Fnterprisc.