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Buckeye Hit the BULBS Eye.

Joseph E Mengers Of the city civil
engineers Office was being entertained
by some Eastern travelling men during
a recent visit he made to St Louis and
the conversation drifted to points OF
interest in various cities, says the In
dianapOlis Star. AS the only Indian
apolis representative, Mr.. Mengers was
called upon to extol the virtues OF his
home town. He set forth ably upon
his task. Recalling big industrial
plants, fine public buildings and beau
tiful parks. Mr.. Menges saved his best
for the last.
And there is the Soldiers and Sail
or5 Monument" he said. It's the
greatest monument in this country aud
second TO none in the world. When
you hear of a great monument, what
do you think of"
Why a graveyard" answered one
of his listeners, who halls from Cleye-
land
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
l Story By DepeW.

Eli Perkins attributes the following
story to Mr.. Depew. He says that he
once got talking with Depew about the
subject of supply and demand. He
asked the president of the Central if
an instan~e had ever occurred when
the price of an article did not depend
on supply and demand. Mr.. Depew
said:
Well, the other day I stepped up 70
a German butcher and out of curiosity
asked; What is the price of saus-
ages?"
Twenty cents a pound he said.
You asked % cents this morning,
replied.
VA. Dot was when I had some
Now I ain'd got none l sells 'em for
dwenty cents. Dot makes me a repu-
tation for selling cheap und l don'd
lose noddings'
You see l did not want any saus-
age and the man did not have any
There was no demand and no supply
and still the price of sausage went
down"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
new REVERSIBLE
MATERIALS NOW
Ranging All Way From Satin
SOUpIG to RdtiHe

New York, August 27.-Undoubtedly
the reversible materials are to be the
grand chic for fall and winter. Latest
advices from Paris are to the effect
that these new fabric destinations are
appearing in model wraps, dresses,
suits and the various accessories. And
there's as great variety in these dou-
ble-face weaVes as in the uses to which
they are to be put. A satin so soft
as to be called duchesse mousseline
is yet heavy enough to be satisfactory
in almost any garment. 1t has just
enough simmer to be beautiful with
out any of the glare of the somewhat
painful satins of old. In many in
stances one side is black, the reverse
being soft blue, green or tone be-
tween cerise and fuchsia, while most Of
them show plain colored reverse
there are a few shaded stripes.
These have attracted a lot of at
tentiOn, and plenty of other varia-
llohS VIII appear IN the course of 4
very lie" weeks.
one OF these is fine new satin
cloth.
In these pleasing novelties one side
Is PLAIN while the other is plaided A
buyer now in Paris sends word that
She mas bought a model OF this cloth
IN navy blue, the other side being rio l.
- PIalded in chiefly blues and greens,
a lovely combination. The skirt shows
"A tunic which turns back, making a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

the Superior Court of Sumter County,
and sold as the property of the South
ern Life Insurance Co., of Dawson, to
satisfy a judgment in favor of Mrs.
Lora Langford Logan VS.. The Southern
Life Insurance Co., obtained in the
City Court of Americas.
The purchaser at said sale, upon ac-
c2ptance of bid is required to depos-
it with the undersigned the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars, subject to the
confirmation of said sale by the Judge
of said Superior Court, and that the
balance of said purchase price shall
be paid to the receiver within two
days after notice of the confirmation
of said sale.
This August 5th, 1911.
r. L. MAYNARD,
Special Receiver.
Cat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
Every Morning Except Monday.

All Subscriptions Payable in Ad-
vance.
Advertising Rates promptly furnish
ed upon application.
All advertising copy requiring two
columns of space or less should be In
the business office not later than noon
of day prior to date Of issue IN order
to insure its prompt insertion. Al
copy for space Of more than two col
umns should be submitted not later
than 6 o'clock Of the day, two days
prior to date Of issue
Memorial Resolutions, Resolutions
of Respect, Obituary Notices, ETC.
other than those which the paper may
dc, m proper to publish as news mat
ter. will be charged for at the rate OF
8 cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
Receivers Sale.
GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.

GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
Will be sold before the court house
door in the city of Americas, between
the legal hours of sale, on the 2s1t
day of August, fifty shares of the cap
itol stock of the Dawson Consolidated
Grocery Company of the par value OF
one hundred dollars each and repre-
scented by a certificate of stock No
10. Said stock sold under and by
virtue of an order of the Judge CT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
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She walked with such wond'rous grace
1t pleased my artist eye,
She did not hobble round the place
On heels three inches high.
She was not laced, nor braced, nor
stayed,
Her hair no puffs eer knew;
But all the charms that she displayed
From natures store she drew.
What's that? Where did l meet with
her?
In what place is she prized?"
She was Bontoc Innocent
Who wasn't "civilized!"
PHILIPPINES Monthly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
An exchange says: Most men max

An exchange says: Most men make
their money by keeping on their job
living within their means, and putting
their money in savings bank till it IS
needed for the first money-making op
portunity that comes along" And there
are several well managed savings
banks in Americas where the money
can be kept safely and draw liberal
interest. Begin saving to-day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
A Puzzle.

Small Girl entertaining her moth.
r's's caller)-"How is your little girl?'
Caller-"I am sorry to say, my dear
that haven't any little girl"
Small Girl (after a painful pause il
conversation) = How is your lit,
tie boy?"
Caller-"My dear, haven't any lit.
tie boy, either"
Small Girl-"What are yours ~
Woman's Home Companion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
More to the Dollar.

George AIDE, at the recent Lambs
gambol in New York, objected to the
extravaganza of the modern wife. 1T
is true that the married men of to-day"
he ended, have better halves, but the
bachelors have better quarters. The
Mirror.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

They beat the bill to make public the
fees, but the time is not far off when
the fee system will be entirely abolish
ed. 1t is out of place and out of date
Every Offic holder should have a reas-
enable salary and the fees should 20
into the public treasury where they
belong.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
So Frank.

He wondering if his rival has been
eccepted)-"Are both your rings heir
looms?"
She (concealing her hands)-"Oh,
dear, yes. One has been in the family
since the time of Alfred, but the other
is newer"-blushing)- 1T only dates
from the conquest. It'll Bits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Up in Brooklyn they are giving the
women seats first in the trolley cars
and the men are about to start rough
house as a result. Some threaten to
.mandamus the railroad company. Chiv-
Ialry doesn't stand much of a show IN
a city crowd, apparently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The Macon News has an editorial
headed: IF the governorship seeks
Thomas B. Fielder" The governorship
isn't seeking Fielder, or anyone else. If
he wants it he will have to get out and
hustle along with the common herd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Americas city property is still a good
investment at present prices. A town
that is improving like this is not apt o
see anything but an appreciation Of
values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Taft felt so sorry for Schedule X
that he is willing to let it alone for a
time. What's the Old saying; First to
pity, then to endure and then to en-
BRACE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
SOME
MORNING SMILES.
The Easiest WAY.

Teacher-How will they use airships
in war, Johnny?
JOhnny-Induce the enemy OF go up
in EN-, ma'am.-Puck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
Not to Be Disturbed.

Waiter Ito nigth nurse watching pa
tient)-Have some coffee, ma'am?
Night Nurse-No, greatly fear that
that would keep me. awake.-La Rrie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The country for once thoroughly
agrees with Teddy. His nomination in
1912 would really be a calamity-to
Teddy. The Democratic party would
save the country, however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

When a mother reads about a small
poX epidemic away over in Russia,
she is mighty careful not to let the
children go out in the street that al
ternOOn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Republican leader Mann says The
Free List bill is a freak" On, that's
the reason Hoke wasn't there to vote
for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The Wilmington Star wants to know
what hsa become of the old fashioned
bicycle races. The people wearied of
them quickly. just as they are weary Of
the auto races. The latter will speed
lily follow the former into a state Of
desuetude.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The politician who announces his
intention to retire to private life is
merely anticipating the intentions OF
his constituents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Beulah Binford, the girl in the Beat
tie murder case, says she would not
marry a farmer. Only the great white
way for her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The fashion makers at St. Louis an
nounce that this fall women must try
to look like the Venus de Milo" 1t
would be uncomfortable on cod GAYS.
and then the police might run 'em in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

There are $1,000 saw mills in the
United States. This does not include
the one out in Nebraska that special
ICES on party platform planks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

A number of Americans are reported
stranded in Europe. The Americas con-
tigent are all back home. They car
ried enough cash with them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The Constitution proudly claims that
Atlanta pays one seventh of the states
taxes. And wants seYen-seyenths Of
the offices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Bryan has got his hammer out for
the candidates who don't believe as he
does. He is the champion knocker Ct
his day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

In New York a man has been detect
ed teaching girls how to go through
mems pockets. Merely preparing them
for matrimony, of course.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Gov. Smith found serious flaws in the
act creating the W. & A. commission.
Perhaps the chic daw was in the per
sonnet Of the commission itsjll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

A New York man tried to commit
suicide because he suffered He prob
ably had too much trouble in calling
for whisky straight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1911.

Next year the new hospital the year
after the new opera house, the year
after-well, perhaps the union depot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

How many candidates viii favor the
removal of the capital to Macon? That
may yet be an issue Of the campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Society cooking parties are all the
so in Albany. How they must yearn
down there for some real genuine fun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Some girls would like to be mar
ried with brass band. Others prefer
a>gOld wedding ring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

The crooked work of most women
is confined to nail driving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Confidence nerves an arm for
stroke, but cock-sureness gives it
wild aim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Arizona at least has the satisfaction
of knowing that it is getting an enorm-
Gus amount of free advertising.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Some how We can't help feeling
sorry for an ex-hero.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Some people couldn't help lying If
they knew it was going to kill them on
the spot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

When girl says she doesn't care
it's time to find out what's making hel
care.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26
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Roses in your garden,
But everybody knows
You are ten times sweeter
Than the sweetest rose!
Mockin-birds a-singing'-
Strainin' o their threats;
But your voice is sweeter
Than their sweetest notes!
This is all I'm nowin',
Dearie, day by day,
Summer time, or snowin',
You're too sweet to stay!
L. Stanton, in the Atlanta
Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Where religion is a cloak to some,
to others it is a part of the souls
weave
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Some men are poor because they
have too many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

Read the Want Ads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-26

OFFICIAL ORGAN:
City of Americas.
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission Of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
y. S. Court Southern District OF
Georgia.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-20
SHOWS HOW :
CORRUPT VOTING
Public Auctions of Ballot
For 80 Years Revealed
BY Prosecutions-Oth-
er Communities
Also Guilty?

most as badly tainted as Adams-like-
broad republic.
Other Counties Guilty.
Judge Blair recently touched on this
phase Of the subject: also ON the pow
e. of the newspapers to rectify the
evil. He said:
While the other counties in Ohio and
practically all the newspapers in this
country are looking askance at Adams
county and saying how dreadful 1t must
be to have SO many votes sold and bought.
! would gently remind them that right at
their doors there Is as much. II not more.
fraud than in Adams county. 1t As vastly
different. inasmuch as 1t is practiced in
open defiance Of the law, while here We
have had hardly any law for many years.
OF course Adams county has to bear
the brunt Of this criticism. 1t will bear
It to cleanse itself. But 1t would be more
satisfied II these ''goody-goody'' newspa-
pers and these ''goody-goody" politicians
who are gazing its way with the kindness
Of q father would kindly turn their eyes
to their own hearths and ascertain II they
are as clean and spotless as they should
be.
I am a great believer in those newspa-
pers which print the facts concerning the
government. whether It be municipal
county. state or national. believe We
are getting to be too big a nation to al
low the politicians to run US. to think for
US and to run our government for US.
Any one ut all acquainted with polit
zeal conditions knows this charge tt
be true. The writer has personally
heard detailed stories OF similar cor
ruptiOn in other Ohio cOuntieS-lik..
wise in up state counties in New York
The political workers make no secre
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-20

indicted. walked miles trying to raise
money to pay the fines. Judge Blair
RENTED the whole amount and or
dered the bailiff to take the woman to
the hotel and give her the best meal
in town.
Women Now the Voters.
In the school district Of Billtown all
the men have been indicted, and the
women will have to do the voting and
hold the offices. Three women have al
ready declared themselves candidates
for school trustee.
1t has been charged that many Of
the wives encouraged their husbands
in iniquity and used the money to buy
6nery. This the women Indignantly
deny and say that they have opposed
the traffic. One woman, however has
confessed that she sold the vote OF
her son. Poverty was her excuse.
A typical case is that Of James
Blythe. After Blythe had emerged
from 4 seance with the judge a 10y
standef piped up:
| "Waal. Jim. what did he do to ye:
"Fined me s., and disinfected me for
five years" said Jim.
The Judge has literally 'disinfected
the county for five years.
He is going over the territory once
again. The first time he used 4 har
row. he said. and some of the offend
crS slipped hetwecn the teeth. The
second time he IS employing fine
tooth comb.
Can any good come out If \aza
reth:" Good IS surely coming out q
This modern vote selling Nazareth
Adams county Is saying IN ali Si~te!
vountinS ir the land go thou anf
: " li'eTi>e
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-20

Judge and the prosecuting attorney.
asking all those guilty OF buying q
selling vOtes to come before the court
In the first sentences imposed Judge
Blair made 1t plain that It would 2"
much easier with those who did come
10 voluntarily and confess than with
those who resisted Knowing him T."
be man Of his word. the culprits ar
rived literally by the hundreds. The:
did not wait to be indicted
So great was the influx into Yves,
Union. the county seat. that all the
hotels and boarding houses were
crowded to their capacity. and the
people had to throw open their homes
to entertain the repentant vote sell
ers. Judge Blair's court was called
1.-THE mourners' bench" and the Judge
himself became 1.-THE father confess
Or" Some Of the poor 'Hin Rifles"
walked thirty miles to he on hand
Others came on horseback or in road
wagons converted into carryalls-any-
thing to get there!
Easy on Willing Confessors.
To all those who confessed Judge
Blair gave light sentences. The usual
fine was the amount received by the
culprit ut the last election. If the man
were poor. all this was RENTED but
IS. II very poor. time was given tn
settle even this trifiing amount. In
addition. the voter was DISTINGUISHED
for five years and a suspended jail
sentence imposed A pointed admoni-
ton was given to keep straight or this
Jail sentence would he enforced-like-
wise the RENTED part Of the fine
The proceedings have been secret. So
that no mans shame need he known
unless he told it himself But he must
not attempt to vote for five years
That " ould mean the renitentiary.
To recalcitrant offenders the sen
tence was more drastic. Five mer
who failed to come before the court
when ordered SO to do were hauled or,
Of bed at 2 o'clock in the morning ani
sent to Jail. A rich man who had sole
his vote was fined $500. A former
county official. who after leaving cour'
made threatening remarks. was callei
! back. given heavy fine and warned
that any more talk of that kind wouif
mean the penitentiary.
Many Of the personal incidents con
nected with the crusade were pathetic
aged husband and imbecile son were
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-20

Of the matter Some Of them even
boast openly of their exploits in win
ming their election districts by the use
committees of both parties keep lists
Of "noaters'-that is, of men whose
votes can be purchased. Indirectly
have heard similar tales from Indiana
and elsewhere.
Let judges everywhere take up this
work. And. If the Judges will not. let
the newspapers come to the front. II
one paper in each county should go ut
this matter man fashion and in ear
nest there would soon be an epidemic
Of bribery prosecutions that would
have a tonic moral effect on the whole
ration.
Sentences Old Friends.
See what one determined man has
done. Judge Blair has had to SEN
tence his old friends and neighbors.
Nearly every man that comes before
him he can call by his first name. He
has had to bear threats against his
life. He has had to face the Opposi-
ton Of political machines. III the be-
ginning it was exceedingly difficult to
find a grand Jury that would return
indictments These jurors had to con
| front in 4 less degree. the same OppO-
| Sition the same hatred. the same &C.
| tual peril to property and life enr"nn-
| tered by Judge Blair.
When twelve honest and fearless
| men were, got together the next step
was 10 call in the vote buyers and de
mand their lists of floaterS. with the
Threat Of Imprisonment If they refns-
ID, Then the county was placarded
With q prccla nation signed by the
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-20
hopeful Names.

Two bright looking colored boys
about seven years Of age laughincly
accosted a lawyer on the street The
man stopped and asked the boys their
names.
"Johnsinr." was the reply. "We'se
twins" ~
We'll. what are your first Names
insisted the amused Iuestioner.
Nah name" answered one. is Soda,
and his name" pointing to the other,
lis SaleratuS Nav done lose all Dc
others. ami she give us names she find
.t1cce>Sf,ll in Siu''-\eWark Star.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-20

Greatness IS its own torinent.-Theo-
Sore Park r.