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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-09
HANDSOME CAKE Is AWARDED
TO MRS. A. 7. OLIVER

Mrs. A. T. Olivier was awarded the
handsome angel food cake given away
yesterday by Mrs. Adelaide William
son, who is demonstrating White
Crest flour at Warlick Bros. Co. store
The demonstration, which has been q
very successful one, will close today
Mrs Williamson and Miss Williamson
going to Plains to conduct a demon
stration tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-09
SHELBY MYRICk
DENIES THE REPORT
Not TO Marry Beautiful French Noble
Lady. ..



The following article, published
in the New York American yesterday
Will interest the friends of Mr.. Myrick
who strenuously denies the truth OF
the report
paris. Nov8.-The announcement
OF the engagement of Shelby Myrick,
a Young lawyer of Savannah. to the
beautiful daughter of the Marquise
.d'Ayenel of Paris means also that the
American lawyer is about to marry
a descendant of the kings Of the AS
turias and founder Of the Spanish
monarchy. For Mile. d'Ayenel is
descended On her mothers side from
the Guerreros, a Spanish family
whose nobility dates back to the IA
nous Pelayo, who was king of the
Asturias in the eighth century.
There is a mingling of the blood
of many races in this beautiful girl
bride destined fcr America. Her ma.
ternal great-grandfather was grand
marshal of the court of Alexander |.
of Russia. On her fathers side sh
is the great-great-gr granddaughter Of
the Marquise d'Ayenel, who subse-
quentIy became Duchess de Richalieu,
This mixture of blood has resulted in
cheeks and eyes Of vivid Spanish,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-09
InNammaf0ry rheumatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind
says: My wife had Infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle anC
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been il
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief fol-
Rheumatism. 1t gave immediate relic
nd she was able to walk about II
three days I am sure it saved heI
life. Sold by Eldridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-09
RHEUMATISM
CURED
Old, Deep. Seated Cases Take Notice!

Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. in the
past 80 years, has cured thousands of
Rheumatics after every known remedy
has failed. B. B. B. does this by puri-
flying and enriching the blood direct to
the paralyZed nerves, bones and joints,
giving warmth and strength just wher
lit is needed. At the same time B. B.
B. kills the active poison in the blood
which causes rheumatism In this way
a cure-tO-stay-cured is made. If you
hace bone pain, sciatica, shooting pains
swollen joints, aching back or should
er blades, blood thin or pale skin
even if bed-ridden with the worst rheu-
matism give B. B. B. trial. We guar
antee a perfect, lasting cure. B. B. B.
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for home cure. FREE SAMPLE.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-09
Description.

Dark ginger-cake in color; 5 feet 1C
inches high; weight, 100 pounds; his
right eye has a white blaze entirely
around it, which extends on the nose {;
he is called "blaze-face;" goes with
his hat well down over his face and
his shoulders bumped; about 30 years
of age; clean shaved. It
The Washington times., 1911-02-19
81 Bed Pillows at SOC

A special lot of large size BED
Pillows. covered with heavy weight
art ticking. liz pink, blue. green.
and yellow. Filled with sanitary
crushed turkey feathers. made
odorless by cold blast process.
One day at 59c each instead Of
$1.O0
The Washington times., 1911-02-19
Notions and Small Wares

White Cotton Tape, "a yard GO
rolls. regular 10c kinds ....... W
Columbia Hooks and Eyes-black
or white, in all sizes-regu- o.
larly sc. Card ......... OS
Aluminium Thimbles. worth II
&c each Two for ...........-... IL
Regular lOc spools OF Bar o.
bour's Linen Thread .......... CO
Asbestos Iron Holders. %
stockinet covered ............. OC
Dexter's White Knitting 0Uoo
Cotton. all numbers. ball. OISS
Double Initials, fast color tur-
key red woven initials: one quar-
ter gross in each package: So
any two letter combination. ~
Crowleys Blue Label Eng %
lish Needles. regular 4c papers ~
ChiIdren's Underwaists. with rub
ber hose supporters attached; all
sizes from I to II years. Neatly
made of good quality white main
sock or jean. Double stitch OSo
ed. Special at ................ AOC
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
SATURDAY, JUNE 10. 1911
DEALING WITH BRIBERY.
FOUNDED 1888.

~ HERE has been considerable comment on the
4 failure Of the recent prosecutions for bribery
in the lower counties. Republican newspapers in
those counties declare that the cases had no rea-
sOnable basis, that respectable men we're dragged
before the courts on nimsy charges and that il is
time such dongs should cease. On the other hand,
Democratic newspapers regard it as settled that
it is impossible 10 convict any alleged bribers.
There is however some Democratic testimony to
the effect that many Of the recent cases were
based on Aimsy evidence.
However all this may be, il is clear that the evil
dence must be conclusive 70 secure a conviction
and rightly so.
We suppose that the charges of the use Of
money will be heard for some years and denias
will follow. II will be difficult 10 get at the truth
Of the matter. 1t might not be bad idea during
the next campaign to make vigorous effort using
the same means have been used in other states,
to uncover political rascality. Many people would
like 10 know the exact facts
The Journal however thinks that if politicians
wish TO use money for corrupt purposes they
will find way 10 do so regardless of laws But
the evils Of the corrupt use OF money to any great
extent can be done away with only by educating
persons so that they will look upon such debaueh-
cry as moral crime We should think that any
man who attained an Office knowing that his vic
tory was the result of corrupting Of his fellow
man would feel uncom Portable while holding his
office Public sentiment is moving further and
further forward in condemnng vote buying and
debauchery.
Some years ago practices we're followed in the
manipulation of our old tax Offices that would not
be tolerated in Delaware today. They used to
have Sighting and ballot box stufiings and at
tempts TO upset violently the will of the people in
Delaware We hear very little of this now. There
are practically no disturbances at the polls. Citi-
zens have come TO recognize that the issues in
volved in elections are not such as to cause people
to seek to deprive their fellows Of their rights
They more and more believe that the political
game should be played fairly and squarely This
has been brought about by the general improve
ment going on net only in politics but in every
thing else.
The proper education with reference to de-
hauohery should really begin in the schools. Chill
eFen are being instructed in civics and part Of
such instruction should have in mind the obeying
Of the constitutional provisions governing our cleo
dens in both letter and spirit
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
LIKE HIS GRANDFATHER
By John S. Hamilton.

"He Is just like his grandfather"
said woman to q companion on a
Fourth street car on Saturday night
How often one hears that remark or
one similar TO II and how often after
one has lived in a community for forty
years or so he is reminded of those
that are gone by some marked char
acteristic or trait of character in the
children or grandchildren.
The saying and the thought are so
common that they have fallen on the
ear of the writer a thousand times
without leaving the least impression.
Il is accepted as a truth by every
body that men and women are like
their fathers and their grandfathers.
And yet what a tremendous truth it
is. How effectively il records the his
tory of the past and how impressively
II is prophetic of the future This
knowledge and this thought the writer
thinks Will ultimately be the salvation
of the human race.
1t should and finally will give pause
to the man who is endeavoring TO ben
eft his grandchildren by accumulat-
ing vast wealth by questionable meth
DDS and taking from others what
righteously belongs to them. For the
posteriry of the unrighteous will be
just like their grandfather.
On the other hand the thought
should be an inspiration to those that
hunger and thirst and work for justice
for it is Just as true and as certain as
true that their posterity also will be
Just like their grandfather.
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
IMPROVEMENT OF NEWARK.

IT HE NEWARK POST, an excellent newspaper
Il edited by high-minded man who served with
credit during the last Legislature, is urging the
formation of a committee or some kind of an
organization 10 work for the general improve
ment of the college town. The Post admits that
its efforts TO arouse some life in the Board Of
Trade have so far proved a failure but as the
Post says the fact OF failure in no wise proves
that the arguments we're not without merit.
The Post should not become discouraged if it
sees no immediate results from one or from sew
eral articles on the same topic. The way in which
TO get results in almost any project is to keep
shooting at the bulls eye. You may miss
it time and again, but finally you will strike it.
The Post will never be able to tell when it is
going TO hit the mark, but il will hit it.
The Post now thinks there ought TO be a Pub
lie Service Committee of Fifteen which should
operate for the general improvement Of the town.
The idea strikes The Journal as good.
Newark is fine town well located on two rail-
roads and in one Of the most attractive parts of
Delaware True the citizens have been in COM
motion over the water and light plants, but that
trouble will pass away, At any rate il should not
be allowed to interfere with any movement for
progress in Delaware
Here in Wilmington We have something of ma
ture similar 10 that the Newark Post suggests for
Newark. But il is slow work arousng enthusiasm
even in Wilmington. The Civic Association is
growing slowly but surely. A committee at New
ark such as the Post suggests ought 10 be of
great service to the town.
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
NEW MAYORS OPPORTUNITY.

WkRIoUs names no doubt will be suggested
10 the Mayor-elect as to his appointments
And all sorts Of names will be offered We have
plentiful collection of bad timber in our Della
ware political woods. but we haven't an abundant
supply of good timber. But we think that even
half-wtted man should be able to sft the
good from the bad, and the new Mayor being an
intelligent man ought TO be able TO make fine ap-
poinments.
What blessing it would be- what a source Of
satisfaction if the Mayor should make appoint
ments that would meet with the approval of every
one, appointments designed solely for the effi-
cient service of the city. Be man in these mat
tiers Mr.. Mayor-eleot and give the newspapers an
opportunity half chance to praise your works
Don't appoint men TO these places whose names
would be received with sneer, TO be followed
by parley at which il would be said, well what
sort of defense can we make for him? How can
We get the Mayor out OF hol. p"
For il is characteristic, Mr.. Mayor-eect that
the men who improper when appointments are
made can never get up defense for themselves.
They always want the other fellow to do it, TO
try to defend them. They merely hide under the
party flag
Start in the right manner with the appoint
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
NE wv NE WIS
OF YES TERDAY
rHE uNITARAN WHO HENRY wARD
BY
+" H 0 L L A N D +"

lips told me this. He said he had re-
ceived information at first hand Of the
manner in which Starr King challen-
ged and dehed those who limited to him
that the time had come when the
Pacific States should establish their
own republic. And MIR. Phillips went
on to say that 1t was Starr Kings bat
tie from the platform against those
who were trying to take California out
of the Union which inspired his friend
Henry Ward Beecher to undertake that
superb campaign in Great Britain in
1863 in which, from the public plat
form, Beecher beat down the influence
of the aristocracy of Great Britain in
behalf of the Confederacy and concen-
trated and consolidated the public
opinion OF the great middle class and
the yeomen of Great Britain in such a
manner as TO make it apparent that
this class would give unfiinching sup
port to the cause Of the Union.
Suddenly, Mr.. Phillips paused. He
looked me square in the eye. Mr..
North, he said, let US never forget
that in the days of the extremity of the
Union two clergymen spoke words
which aided In saving It. And in utter
ing that sentence he was never more
eloquent or compelling or impressive
on the lecture platform
Copyright. 1911. by E. ] Edwards. All
rights reserved)
Evening journal., 1911-06-10

The late John G. North. of New
Haven, Conn, who was one Of the most
successful OF the Lyceum platform
managers in the days when the lee
ture was one Of the most popular and
instructive forms Of public entertain
ment, said to me one day.
Il suppose that Wendell Phillips
lecture entitled The Lost Arts is, all
things considered, the most popular
lyceum lecture that has ben delivered
in the United States. Mr.. Phillips told
me the last time he came to New
Haven that he had already delivered
the lecture about three thousand times.
The popularity of il you can Judge
when l tell you that the last time Mr.,
Phillips delivered this lecture at New
Haven the night was bitter cold and
stormy, yet the great music hall was
packed with people who were willing
to put up with the severity Of the wea-
ther in order to hear Wendell Phil
lips.
"I remember that I asked Mr.. Phil
lips late that evening what he con-
sidered the most popular lecture out
side those of his own repertoire that
had held the boards in his day
ITO my surprise he said / think
that Thomas Starr Kings lecture en-
titled Substance and Snow has been
heard by as many persons as have
heard my Lost Arts" II is a wonder
full lecture and nobody but a man who
had liked as King did, winter and
summer amid the White mountains,
could haves written it,
"I asked Mr.. Phillips if my impress
sion was correct that Thomas Starr
King had been a Unitarian preacher
in or near Boston, and was later a
Unitarian clergyman at San Francisco
Mr. Phillips answered my question
abruptly and sententiously by simply
saying Yes.
Il saw, however, that my question
had stirred up a new train of thought
in Mr. Phillips mind and hoped that
he would give me the benefit of 1t, al
though l did moi dare ask him what
he was thinking about. At last he
said:
Henry Ward Beecher and Starr
King-these two are the men who have
spoken to the hearts of men and have
persuaded them. Ii Is a little singular
that two clergymen, one an orthodox
as we call it in Massachusetts,, the
other q Unitarian, should, in the days
Of the civil war, have so spoken as to
change public sentiment and shape the
destiny OF the nation.
Starr King was living in San Fran
cisco at the time Of the secession OF
the Southern States from the Union
He heard that the Pacific States would
take advantage of this breaking UP
Of the Union to establish a Pacific
Coast republic.
" Not while I have tongue to
speak, OF while there are ears TO
hear what ] say, will that be done,
King said TO those who brought this
news to him. And he so spoke, so
pleaded and persuaded as 10 hold II
check that purpose
"I never shall forget" said Mr.
North. "how impressively Mr.. Phil
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
THE CITY'S NEW
DOCTOR
BY The REV. R. L. JACKSON

The physician felt the patients
pulse, took his temperature, and then
gravely said. MY dear fellow, you
are a very sick man. Ia there any
body you would like to see?" Where
upon the man sick unto death, but
grittily game, feebly answered, "Yes,
another doctor"
To like inquiry from the good
doctor who has been attending us for
the past two years we gave on Sat
urday last q like answer. II is a new
doctor who Will now drive UP in front
OF our City Hall with his case Of mu-
nicipal medicines This change can
claim no planetary Importance, much
less interplanetary, nevertheless to
US on the Brandywine Il is freighted
with some significance. In consider
Ing what this significance is we can
safely drop the medical terminology.
Wilmington is not sick unto death.
This is not saying that It is perfectly
we'll. II seems TO have a touch OF
rheumatism in its finances which only
a steady application Of the universal
lubricator can relieve. Saving this
il is a pretty healthy specimen Of a
! city.
What shall we say Of this change
in the administration of the affairs
Of our city? The new administration
naturally feels very grateful to the po-
ltical party that helped II into the
saddle and the party in question is
very naturally insisting that it make
some substantial showing of its graf
| itude Let the new administration
| remember that while il went into
power under the auspices of a GER
tain political party, il also went in by
| the disinterested grace Of men of 9TH
er parties and Of no party. This fact
| should serve 70 intimate to Il, its ac-
countobility to 4 constituency of more
than one political complexion AS a
matter OF fact, its accountability is to
the whole body Of citizens regardless
OF party affiliations. We trust that
the new administration will so see II
and carry itself accordingly.
But this is not all The obligation
is not q one-sided affair The citizens
Of Wilmington owe the administra-
ton that is TO be- certain obligations.
They owe II their earnest and unani-
nous support In its efforts to promote
the city's welfare This is written
from the standpoint OF one who
in civic affairs sits lightly TO all po-
litical creeds, TO whom a Republican
or Democratic Mayor makes as much
vital, valid difference as a Republican
or Democratic undertaken.
The American people have way OF
tying the hands Of their public Of
ficials or of falling to uphold them
and then blaming them for their fail
ure to produce results. Let US here
in Wilmington be manly enough to
help those whom we have chosen to
serve us, regardless OF political diff
ferences. Our interests are one. To
stand hack and criticise and hinder
Is unworthy OF those who desire to
pass for men. Let us give the new
city officials the pleasure of our hon
est society and hearty support. Let US
not compel them to associate only
With politicians. It is positively cruel
to make a good man Mayor and then
turn him over 10 the tender mercies
of men whose political creed is sum-
med up in the barbarous words, "Tc
the victors belong the spoils."
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
The COMMISSION FORM
OF CITY GOVERNMENT
BY George Henry Dole.

It is supremely pleasing to the
politician TO have It believed that the>
people in general have but little in
terest in the questions of government.
They are loud in proclaiming the dis
interest of the people in city govern
ment, especially after the casting Of
q light vote. But the number Of
votes cast under present conditions Is
no evidence concerning the interest
The cause Of a light vote is because
so many have voted year after year
and have become convinced that
whichever party is in power the same
maladministration will continue that
has disgraced our city and made its
government a reproaoh.
We have convincing illustration
right at hand. The last Democratic
administration was put in because Of
the faithlessness of the preceding Re-
publican administration. But II Is too
evident to argue that the Democratic
administration was not an improve
ment The last Democratic adminis-
tration was defeated largely because
Of the Ford land deal. It is said that
the Mayor had nothing to do with that
deal, and that in no shape or form did
it ever come before him. Now, II a
Mayor cannot stop such deal, what
Is the use of having a Mayor? Why
bother to vote? The reply is, to put
in a better party. But II history re-
peats itself, the Republican party will
go the Democrats one the worse for
the people.
The Democratic politicians know
this, and that the public has no other
alternative than to return the gov
ernment to them; so they smilingly
wait their turn to get at the peoples
money once again, and do them still
worse 'i
Corrupt measures are easily car
ried through city councils because
Of the inability to fix responsibility.
and because It is impossible for the
public 10 be posted in regard TO the
honesty and efficiency OF a numerous
and constantly changing council. The
large number to be elected makes
what is called the long ballot" The
commission form of government pro-
vides a short ballot" Suppose, aa
outlined in last Saturdays EVENING
! JOURNAL, a commission form OF
/ government were provided having
/ III &c COlllulrhlOnSIb SuDJtCL 70 cltt-
| ton, all other city officials and Office
/ holders to be chosen by civil service
rules One commissioner would go
out of Office each year; thus instead
of having seventeen names on the
ballot, as iE the last election, ther6
would be lut one. The public can
easily become posted in regard to the
desirability of one or two persons
Hence It is evident how much more
quickly the people by means Of the
short ballot can carry out their win
and defend themselves from iniquit-
Gus graft and plotting. The short
ballot necessarily goes with the com
mission form of government In the
next contribution to THE EVENING
JOURNAL other advantages Of that
form Of city control will be consid-
cred
Evening journal., 1911-06-10
Peoples Column
sOCIALIsT REPLY.
Declares That Charge That Socialists
Used Republican Money is
AheurH


Declares That Charge That Socialists
Used Republican Money is
Absurd.
Editor OF THE EVENING JOURNAL
Hoping we shall receive space FOR
the following article and thanking
you for past favors will say q few
words regarding alleged charges,
THAT Socialists used Republican
Organization money to get vote in
crease
The charge is an enormous absurdi-
ty because It Is to the advantage Of
the controlling influences and inter-
ests Of the Republican, as we'll as the
Democrat party to keep the Socialist
movement in subjection.
Because, the two old parties repre-
sent that class in society who believe
in private ownership Of Public utili-
ties, while the Socialist party repre-
sents the producing class and de-
mands public ownership of public
utilities. or the cooperative common
wealth, which is in direct opposition
to the practices of the old parties.
Thus showing that we have two
classes in society today viz q small
minority class who own the necessi-
ties OF life, represented by the two old
parties, and a large majority produc-
ing class, who must utilize these
necessities in order 10 exist, repre-
sented by the Socialist party. This
being the clear issue TO the agitation
Of which we attribute our increase.
How would 1t be to the interest OF
either Of the old parties TO buy votes
for us instead OF for themselves?
We credit our increase entirely to
education and agitation, knowing that
we have" The issue" Of the day for
many reasons, chief among which is
that the old party leaders are copying
after Bismark (who said: "Give the
Germans State Socialism, which is the
only way 10 take the wind out OF the
sails OF the SOcialists") by forming
the insurgent movement, and largely
advocating the Socialist platform.
Why do not such worthless as LaFol-
lette, Cummins, of Iowa; Beveridge,
Of Indiana, and Bryan Join the So
cialist movement instead Of advocat-
ing the Socialist planks and con-
demning those who we're the originat-
tors OF the same7
w. W. Henry.
A. ". Francois
Present Committee Wilmington So
cialist party.