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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22
STORIES
' WORTH READING.
Would TAIk Shop.

A girl was asked by a friend as to
the likeableness of a young fellow who
for some time had been paying devot
ed attention to her
oh replied the fair one carelessly,
civilian is a nice enough fellow, but
he talks shop too much"
"Hows that?" was the next ques-
ton, q thought you told me he was a
CONDUCTOR"
so he is" returned the other; and
he's continually saying, Sit up
closer!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

The Jacksonville Times-Uuion we'll
says. regarding pardons by governors
IF the wisdom Of the executive is TO
be preferred why not dispense with the
elaborate system of Jurisprudence and
set up a few Solomons instead?" 1t is
TOO late to refer this to eX-Gov. Smith,
but the incoming governor, whoever he
may be, might we'll ponder over IL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

It is rumored that on the eve of the
balIoting Little joe will spring his
famous unopen letter to Hoke Smith
as a cinching argument for his cleo
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Booth, Harrington wife, now dl-
yCrced, acquits him of any intention or
cruelty. There were temperamental
differences, it appears. He could not
understand her, she says. Solomon,
many thousands of years ago, declared
that the ways of woman were beyond
finding out. Why expect Booth to do
wha. Solomon with thousand wives
10 experiment on found himself incom-
petcrt TO accomplish?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

In 1880 the South's white population
was 16,516,OOO in 1910, 29,3SO,00O; an
increase of 12,S7S,OOO The colored
population of the South in 1880 was
1854. 900, and in 1910 was S,75O,O0O, an
increase of 2,796,OOO. Had the colored
people kept pace with the whites their
number in the South would now be
q
10,592,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

The Pensacola News has discovered
that Every fellows girl is always the
best in the world, but the good look
ing girls fellow is generally a sorry
specimen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22
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The MaShGr.

OF all the imps that pose and primp,
Dear girl, cut out the masher.
There's none as cruel to fool and fool
As this four flushing flasher.
He winks and blinks at roller Kinks,
You'll find him at all dances.
You'll meet the cheat on ev'ry street
Where'er you take your chances.
With subtle smile he tries the while
To do job of MASKING,
And tips his hat with rare eclat
And poses deuced dashing.
But, once you go by his way, ! know,
Your trusting heart will sorrow;
He, wondrous kind TO you to-day,
Bctrays you ere the morrow.
S. +. Victor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

If all the cotton in the fields is now
of such a deteriorated quality 1t is
time for the better grades to move up.
The crop of them is none too large II
the unpicked staple is all inferior
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

The Brunswick News thinks that If
the Pope Brown charge that lawyers
are being offered $50 a day to stump
the state for Russell were true the
woods would be full of them. There
would hardly be enough stumps in the
state to hold the lawyers willing 20
earn that $50 per diem.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

A Michigan couple have just reveal
ed the fact that they have been mar
ried for five years without making 1t
public. And yet some people still be-
lieve a girl can't keep a secret.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

The consumption of beer went up
six per cent in this country during the
year ending June 80. But everyone
will recall that was period of unus-
ual drought throughout the land. with
streams and wells running dry every
where.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Patten, the former wheat SPECTATOR
now leads movement to suppress the
so-called evil. What is more needed IS
movement to suppress the economic
evils that permits men like Patten to
become multi-millionaires without
rendering the country dollars worth
of actual service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

At a girls college in the West the
other day, in a class rush, the girls
used their hat pins and finger nails on
each other We now see what to eX-
pect at the polls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

So little has been heard from the
Philippine islands recently that an eN-
change rises 10 inquire IF the govern
ment suppresses news from there.
The msurgent leaders having been
killed or satisfied the islands are prog
abby pacifled for the time being.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Some one started the story that Tex
rs would pay 500 for every set Of
twins born in the state. All Texas
seemed to get busy on the twin line
The crop of claims is coming in and
row the story is emphatically denied
by the governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Attorney-Why do you wish a di-
yorce from your wife?
Mr. Sagg-Uh-kaze is mar'd TO her
o'course, sab Judge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Four new steamers to run from
Brunswick to Macon. Macon may lose
the capital ii it becomes known as a
port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

1t has been finally decided by Co
lumbus, Indiana, church that ITO lie IS
to tell an untruth to one who has the
right TO know the truth" This let's
man out who tells his homely sweet
heart that she is pretty. She has no
right to know the truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

He-I could love you until the sun
grows old And you?
She-I could love you until my nus
band gets hot?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Two lepers have been discovered in
Philadelphia. The police have evident
ly been investigating some of the lead
ing politicians of that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22
W0man'S Way.

And We presume if the woman SUI
fragists have their way ballot-boXcs
will be padded instead of stuffed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Shelf you don't like my cake why
don't you throw it overheard?
He-Why should [? l don't owe the
fish a grudge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Bryan says he has his eye on the
Supreme Court. Why make the Court
nervous in such a fashion as that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

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Within Thy circling arms We lie,
o God! in Thy infnity.
Our souls in quiet shall abide,
Beset with love on every side.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22
Americas, Ga, November -, 1911

Christmas will be here before most
OF US can accumulate enough money to
lay for the presents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

Never esteem anything as of adj
vantage to thee that shall make thee
break thy word or lose thy self-re-
spect. Marcus Aurelius.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-22

The Thin One-And do you really
roll around on the floor once a day for
the sake of losing a few pounds? |
wonder what would happen if l tried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Charity Administration Cost.

Somebody in New York has discovered
that the Charity Organization Society OF
that city has been spending the great
part OF Its revenues for what NAV lie
termed administrative expenses, and 4
hue and cry has been raised for an in
vesugation. with the threat 10 cut off tie
sources of income. This is familiar
situation. 4 has developed in practically
every city III the United States where the
charities have been organized with a view
10 the prevention rather tnan the mere
aIieNlauon OF suffering 1T arose here in
ashington d few months ago. and re.
suited IN an inquiry BY the District Com.
HIsslonerS closing with a report en-
hdtlcdDy indorsinS the practices of the
Associated Charities. Commenting upon
the situation in New York. the Evening
Post OF that city remarks:
IF anybody has reason TO believe that
The men and women who carry on the
work or the Charity Organization Soci.
ely are swindlers or dlers or incompc-
tents. by all means let him bring for
ward his reasons. But among them 10,
him not put either the actual fact or the
alleged fact that the administrative and
incidental expenditures OF the society are
greater than the amount il distributed
in aims. III the amounts paid out for
salaries, etc, were ten times a. grca [
the amount distributed in the shape
OF aims. that would SHOW nothing what
ever against the society; II IL distributed
nothing at ali In aims that would show
nothing. On the other hand. /. the wIo'e
OF the receipts OF ihc society were de-
voted TO almseivins. this would be only
q drop i'm the bucket in comparison with
the great sums that have to- be- devoted
to that purpose in the relief OF poverty
IN this vast city. The work that the
Charity Organizat ton Society is engaged
in is that ot rendering moro effective the
efforts that are being made I'm all kinds
- Nays, by institutions and by indiviu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

uals. to improve the condition of the poor.
II thar work is i'll done the money con-
tributed for the society is wasted: If 1t
is well done It is worth all it costs. and
money it happens directly TO expend in
the way OF alms-giving has absolutely
nothing to do with the case.
This is precisely the doctrine that ,un
deriies all Of the modern charitable en-
deavors. and it is to be regretted that 1t
is not mere generally recognized by those
who have means to support charity work
Or those who have the allotment of pub
Tic funds for this purpose. 1t cannot be
too often or too emphaticaliy stated. for
mpressment upon the public mind. that
the best charity work in any community
Is that in which the least amount OF
money is given in direct aims. Assuming
an honest administration, it stands to
reason that under an efficient organiza-
ton the educational preventive work of Il
charity association is beneficial to COM
munity in proportion to the means en-
pioyed i'm that direction. 1t is now clearly
understood by the majority of those who
contribute to the funds of these organiza-
tons that through their assistance men
and women are taught better ways OF
living, are cured of imrrovdent prac-
tees. are led into lines of employment,
are induced TO save their surplus in
times Of prosperity against the dark days
OF idleness and sickness, and are thereby
made more self-respecting and conse-
quently better able to care for them
selves. Alms-giving is reduced to mini
mum. not because of any indispostion to
assist the poor. but because. through
careful course of educational work, it is
rendered unnecessary. 1t is to be hoped
that an investigation in New York will
have the effect of teaching to a great
number the lesson that administrative
expenses in charity organization are to
be rated as an insurance against poverty
rather than a waste of funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Patriotic Paradoxes.

The statesman is busy man.
When fishing days draw nigh
He casts a vote as best he can
He'd rather cast a fly.
The previous question claims his care
But ere the sessions Ger
He'd rather be out in the air
lnauIrlng, Whats the score
He says, ITO duty let's awake.
In tones both loud and deep,
But says it i'll way to make
His colleagues go to sleep.
Through mucn uncertainty he gropes
And DICKS his course with care.
He longs for home, sweet home, but
hopes
They will not keep him there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Bryan Opposes Harmon.

Mr.. Bryan does not consider Gov
Harmon available for next years demo-
cratic nomination, and at the proper
time will give his reason. 1t cannot be
because Gov. Harmon was classed as
bclter in 1896 for while for a time Mr.
Bryan drubbed boilers with both tongue
and pen. he has recently joined the order
Party discipline was just as binding in
the state race in Nebraska last year as
it was in the country at large in the ma
tional race of fifteen years ago. Mr.
Dahlman was as regularly nominated
for Governor of Nebra ska as Mr.. Bryan
for President OF the United States.
II cannot be because Gov. Harmon as
a lawyer has served corporation clients.
If that were disqualification the list of
democratic aspirants for national leader
ship would be thinned considerably. AS
a matter of fact. Gov. Harmon has not
been conspicuously corporation lawyer
His eminence at the bar has brought him
some OF that order of practice-corpora-
lions want the best legal taient-but not
enough to tag him as against the people
at all points
1t cannot be because Gov. Harmon in
his two races had the support of the
in Indiana in democratic behalf as in
two years ago. and Mr.. Kern in his race
for the Senate last year. 1t did not turn
Mr.. Bryan against Mr.. Kern. Why should
it turn him against Gov. Harmon?
Mr. Bryan must have in mind the fact
that Wall street is coddling the Harmon
boom. Not openly-for Wall street un-
derstands its own unpopularity-but slyly.
Harmon delegates are being sought on the
assurance that the governor has the con-
fidence of the east. In the south par
ticularlv the managing politicians are
told that he can carry New York and
Connecticut. and is gaining strength rap
idly in New Jersey since Gov. Wilson
broke with the machine men who elected
him.
Naturally, this does not suit Mr.. Bry-
an, on whose black list Wall street
stands at the top Three times it helped
defeat his candidacy before the people,
and in 1901 it helped nominate Judge
Parker over his protest. That short
strip of highway-lined as he charges,
with highwaymen-is still TO him the
enemy's country and all whom it favors
politically he opposes.
This is something for the Harmon
boomers outside of New York to con-
sider They should forbid the Wall street
tag Its effect is disadvantageous in all
the country west OF the Alleshenies and
south of the Potomac, and is becoming
burden even in New York. Mr.. Sheehans
troubles at Albany are due to the charge
that If elected senator he will be Wall
street's man. in tine office StOutlV as that
has been denied by him and for him, the
charge persists, and is keeping him from
goal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Inauguration Weather Notes.

Once in four years the fourth of March
fails as a potentially effective object to
induce Congress to vote for the constitu-
tional amendment changing the inaugural
da te to the last Thursday in April. That
is the second year after each inaugural
Iion when Congress is adjourn.ng sine
de and there is no opportunity for il 10
act on the proposition, however horrible
the day Nigh; be as reminder and an
argument.
II is a reflection upon the national
leg isia ture that this process OF securing
a shift of the federal calendar in order
to obtain a clement, safe season fer the
inauguration has continued 20 long that
il becomes possible To refer to these quad
rennial occasions such as today when ii
Is of no particular significance whether
Il rains or whether it shines o. whether
II blows whether il sn-ws. Had the
two houses been alive to the wel.a OF
the people and the safety of the officers
of the government and The reimbursement
OF the schedule made nee, ssary by the
increased legislative busin SIS. .his amend
ment would long. long ago have been
passed to the legislatures for ratification.
This day is probably Il ia avcia &c
good" fourth of March. II Is dull and
uncertain, chilly enough to make expo
sure dangerous. ec.aliy To the e ders,
and barely suitable for an outdoor cere-
mony II is, Of course. in1nitely better
in every respect than the day which
President Taft was inaugura.cd 1t is
not to be omparcd. on the ether hand,
with the day of Cleveland first inaus,i-
ration Of that of Mex .nleyS first. 1t s
better than Harrison's ana C!cvclands
second and Mckinley's second Ii is moi
quite as fair Roosevelts, but it is far
superior to Grants second
Taken ali in all, the fourth OF March is
| about as unreliable time for the hold
ing Of n presidential inaugural as
could be selected. 1t would be as safe
70 hold the ceremony in the middle Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Predominant Woman.
From the ph,iauc,pnIa inquirer.

From the PhiilucipnIa inquirer.
No one will be disposed TO challenge the
truth of the statement mat in the New \ OK
theaters nearly 10 per cent or the audi
ences is mace up OF women. This is not
peculiar to New York. 1t is so here; IL Is
so everywhere. Nor does tnis predofnl-
nance exist IN the theaters alone Pontl-
cal meetings apart, 1t is observance III
public gatherings of every kind the eH-
tent to which women compose the con-
sregations at the churches of every de-
nomination has for years been the SUD
ject of frequent comment. They form. by
far the greater part of every worship
ing assembly, and it is hard to see now
orsanized religion could be sustained were
it deprived of their support
Nearly every form of entertainment Is
equally dependent for its existence on
their patronage for they not only 20
themselves. but they take the men with
them and without them there is not a
place of amusement, if the base pail
field and the halls where boxing matches,
euphoniously so-called, take place are en-
Guided from consideration, but would
have TO close its doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Easy Divorce.
he Philadelphia Ledger.

EiOm INC ThIIaupTuEd LVU-eI
The divorce colony at Reno is wearing
a Joyous air this week because the Ne
vada senate indefinitely postponed the dl-
vorce bill extending the required resi-
dence i'm the state 10 one year where the
applicant alleges that the cause OF. &C
ton occurred outside the state. Under
the rules the bill is killed for the pres
ent session. Public opinion was ranged
on the side of the proposed measure, as
tbe scandal Of easy annuinlent of the
marriage tie had become glaring. but the
hotel and associated interests proved
more powerful 1t is another instance
Of commercialism defeating sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

January as at this time. Indeed. the aver
age January in Washington is superior to
early March. The proposal of late April
at that season there will be nothing more
disagreeable than possible rain. warm
and mild and in no degree dangerous
to health. however uncomfortable. No
guarantee of absolutely clear skies could
ever be given anywhere in this country
for great outdoor ceremonial. Wash
ington, however. can promise at ] asst a
safe inauguration day If Congress will
sometime get around to the point of pass
ing the necessary amendment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Sane Fourth.

From tue Chicago Eecord-iicrali-
The success of Chicago'S first sane
Fourth last year is still recall 4, as a
matter for gratula ton. Steps Ire a.
ready being taken to confirm the city in
its newer and better fashion of celebrat-
ing the nations birthday Representa-
tives of fifty womens clubs met last
Monday. along with the officers OF the
Sane Fourth Association. to lay plans for
making the celebrate OF 1911 as sensible
and satisfactory as that of 1910.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Tireproof Construction.

From the Worcester Telegram.
The sooner the entirely tireproof con-
structiou is insisted upon all over a
city the better it will be for the peo-
pie The saving of q few dollars III
expcnses for rent is insignificant as
compared to the bills for insurance n nd
losses that are caused by fires and liza
bility TO burn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Wonders !.

from tie Now York WorlI
Los Angeles has i!ot only made
greater percentage OF growth than any
other large city in the country, but ii
has just completed twenty sX--niliion-
dollar municipal water plant az IA i'alf
million dollars less than tho estimated
cost and a year ahead of the stipulated
time. The City of The Angels has a right
to boast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

HT1n order 10 avoid delays account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed 10 any individual connected
ith the Office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
90 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

My observation is said Uncle Eben,
dat woman who wants to be busy in
politics gifts de trouble she deserves by
marryin man who imagines he knows
how to boss dc hired girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Tables Turned.

You are becoming prosperous of late
Yep replied Farmer Corntossel.
Hereafter we're goin to enjoy ourselves
when work gets slack an look UP some
deservin' city folks thatll take winter
boarderS.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
Sad Sophistication.

You rejected him because you heard
he was not punctual in business mat
ters?"
Yes" replied the cold beauty; II am
sure he is not the sort Of man who could
larly."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

Some of the names mentioned in Gin
cinnati Investigations suggest that
that grand jury was ready to take
chance on something resembling lese
majestic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

Pessimsts who declared some years ago
that the railways would OWL the country
reckoned without their interstate COM
merce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHHANDER JOHNSON.
Protracted Activities.

''Is that election in Mexico over?'
Yes - replied the traveller. They are
all through with the election. But they
&c a..., u.sy WITH some redhot Nindca-
ton proceedings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04
That North Pole.

Alone up there, amid the frost
Oh, thought of apprehensive pain!
Perchance once more it will get lost
And need discovering again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

Women

Nc married woman's happiness is
complete without children; she
yearns with the deeper longings of
her nature for the joys of mother
hood. But women who bear children
should prepare for the coming of
baby by properly caring for their
physical systems. Mothers Friend
is the expectant mothers greatest
help. 1t is a remedy which prepares
the muscles and tendons for the un-
usual strain, renders the ligaments
supple and elastic, aids in expanding
the skin and flesh fbers, and strength
ems all the membranes and tissues. II
is especially valuable where the
breasts are troublesome from SWELL
ing and congestion, and its regular
use will lessen the pain and danger
when the little one comes. Women
Erie d. are fG a.sur- MOTHERS
crisis with safety. FRIEND
1t is for sale at drug stores. Write
for free book for expectant mothers.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

The public has become as Indifferent to
the opinions Mr.. Chanler and Cavalieri
entertain of each other as ii is to the
domestic affairs of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
ThaW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

New Orleans feels pride in its recen,
Mardi Gras festivities that helps it TO for.
get any disappointment In connection
with the Panama canal celebration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-04

The attitude OF the post office may deter
SOME of the home-going statesmen from
following the usual custom and establish
ing magazines.