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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
The Mystrry OF the Press.

Until recently there was an aged ele-
yator man, VIII operated one of the
lifts in the house wing of the capitol
says the Brooklyn Eagle. Most of his
passengers We're either representatives
or newspaper correspondents The old
man set to know all of the cores
roa3cntS very well and always had a
'heerful greeting for them. 1t was Of
ton noticed, TOO, that he seemed to be
crratly int. csted in their converse
ton.
One afternoon, as three of them step
ped out Of the elevator, Serene Payne
Of New York, stepped in. As the car
went down the old elevator man turn
ed and said
NJ. Payne. can't understand abont
these newspaper men. They puzzle
me-"
What's thetrouble with them?" ask
ed Mr.. Payne.
Well, Mr.. Payne, every day they
ride in this car one Teller will turn to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Why He Trembled.

A detachment of British soldiers was
about to attack a tribe of rebel Indian
tribesmen, who awaited them drawn up
in battle order, says London Ideas. A
seasoned old sergeant noticed a young
soldier, fresh from home, visibly al
fected by the nearness of the coming
fight. His face was pale, his teeth
chartered, and his knees tried hard 20
knock each other out. 1t was sheer
nervousness, but the sergeant thought
it was downright funk.
"Callaghan," he whispered, lis it
tremblin' ye are for yer own dirty
skim"
Mono, sergint," replied Callaghan,
making a brave attempt to still his
shaking limbs. "O'm trimblin' for the
inimy. They don't know Callaghan's
here"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

another and say, What do you know
today% And the other fellow will an
swer, Not a -- thing. What do
you know Then the first Teller will
answer, Nothing And yet, Mr.. Payne,
the papers are just full of news every
day. 1t beats me where they get it,"
1T beats me, too said Mr.. Payne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

We'll, judge, I'll tell you" respond
ed Rastus. rs been watching You
keerful all de way through dis we're
trial and you is a fair man. You has
given me a square deal and so I'm
gwine to give you a straight tip. l
wouldn't wise no white man to try dat
trick"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Not Just What She Meant.
Boston Herald.

Customer Tin bake shop)-"Is this
bread today's?"
Counter Girl-"Yes'm."
Customer-"The reason I ask is be-
cause the bread l got here yesterday
wasn't. Boston Transcipt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The newly created Public Utilities
Commission Of New Jersey has order
ed a general reduction in the rates for
electricity and gas throughout the
state. The Georgia Railroad Commits
sion hasn't got down to investigating
this question yet. Maybe it will do 50
when its members are required to give
all their time to their official duties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Every Morning Except Monday
All Subscriptions Payable in Ao-

All Subscriptions Payable IN Az
'a Advertising Rates promptly furnish
ed upon application. ..,..,,o two
.o I'1 az Of space or less should be IN
columns CO.. hnsin os office not later than noon
S o3 d ov'I nrior to date Of issue IN order
OF o, G insu Pe'o its prompt insertion. Al
70 rns so,. sn r Of more than two col
C ,Ss 50 should be submitted not later
t lslr0 6 o'clock of the day, two days
pal H2orooria1 Resolutions, Resolutions
of Respect, Obituary No. -es,o. r nav y,
ether than those which the papeI ,. lIl%'
6clm proper to publish as news 81 Ln1 Of
ter. will be charged for at 'ne I"'9 "
, cents per line,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Help, help! I'm drowning" cried
the young woman at the seashore.
We're all married men here" shout
ed one of the crowd on the beach.
Never mind, then" replied the
young woman, "I'll get to shore my
self. Free Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
At the Present Time.

Frost-"They say Browns income is
$4,000 year"
Snow-~Yes, and $4,000 Of it goes for
living expenses every twelve months. "
-Harper's Bazaar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Met Him Half Way,

Please, mister, a dime for
a poor blind man"
Old Gentleman-"But you are only
blind in one eye"
Beggar-"Al right, make it nickle
'nen' '45-zf Ri aGgz
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

When Ty Cobb is in Washington he
is always pleased to extend the presi-
dent a gracious welcome when he calls.
There is nothing stuck up about Geor-
gia's great Cobb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The freak legislator has not con-
sumed as much time at this session as
usual. He is a money wasteT and a
nuisance. AS a humorist he is general
ly very fiat failure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

A girl who has been asleep one hun
dred and ten days has just awakened.
How will the poor child ever catch up
upon the Investigations at Washing
ton?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
SneCinI Notice.

Important meeting of Washington
Camp No. IA, p. o. S. of A, tonight al
8 o'clock sharp. Matters of importance
to come up. All members urged tC
come G. L. WILLIAMS,
o. D. REESE, President.
Recording Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
The Wrong Connection,

Speedy (phoning from farmhouse to
garage)-'I guess you will have 70
come and get me- I've turned tur-
tie"
Voice-"This is the garage, you
want the aquarium. Judge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Overweight,

THAT lifesaver seemed to have diff
fculty in getting to shore"
Yes. He took terrible chance.
He jumped overheard wearing all his
hero medals. "-Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Ex-Goy. Fort of New Jersey predicts
that it will be Wilson and Harmon IN
1912. Wouldn't Harmon and Wilson
sound equally as good?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

When Senator jeff Davis, Of Arkans
as, announced on the floor OF the Seu-
ate the other day that he was Dor
rover" several rich senators turned
pale and left the chamber
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

"Back to the farm" won't be so easy
a proposition in Georgia a few years
hence at teh rate land values are NOV
ing upward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

First Little Suburban GirI-tWhy
does your father go to town every
day."
Second Little Suburban Girl-"To
make enough money to sleep out here
at night. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Look pleasant" says the Baptist
Commonwealth Certainly. Everybody
around here is positively grinning over
the fine prospects. Looking pleasant
is easy in Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Editor Leavy of Brunswick thinks 1t
will be impossible to suppress Joe Hill
Hall long enough for the legislature &c
give Gov. Wilson a hearing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
A Kansas Belle.

An AtchisOn girl never has a beau.
One reasons is that she walks so rap
idly the average young man can't keep
up with her.-Atchison Globe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The Tampa Tribune philosophers in
this fashion: Some are rich and go
to Europe some are restless and so to
the mountains some are wise and stay
at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

A scheme has been devised to stop a
rooster from growing. Might as wen
stop a canary from singing or a larh
from warbling. .I,..- X.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
EDITORIAL NOTES

FDIIORIA al NUIES =. >. ;. -. m ,
Referring to the proposition to tax
bachelors in Georgia $50 year the
Brunswick News is ungallant enough
to say that many a married man would
cheerfully pay the tax to be an old
bach again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
The HOtheadS.

1T is said that impetuous people
have black eyes"
Yes, and if they don't have them,
they are apt to get them. New York
Mail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

SOME :
MORNING SMILES. =
Two Anglers.

/.
\ barefoot boy,
A white birch pole;
A can of worms,
A swimming hole.
A baited hook,
a tug and swish;
A string of fish.
II.
A white duck suit,
A canvas boat;
A costly rod,
A patent float,
a gaudy fly,
A cast and swish;
But nary fish.
Boston Herald,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Whiskers are reported as again be
coming fashionable. We always die
have an idea that Populism would re-
turn some day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The general impression is that CaP''
Slade is trying to distranchlse al 'L'e
bachelors in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The financiers of Germany are said
to have advised the foreign minister
OF the Kaiser to come OFF the perch IN
the Morocco matter. Money rules, after
all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Taking Him at His Word,

Her Dad-"No, sir;I won't have my
daughter tied for life to a stupid
fool
Her Suitor-"Then don't you think
you'd better let me take her off your
hands ?"-Pathinder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The Washington Post thinks the eIe-
Dbant and the donkey have been almost
broken to double harness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
OFFICIAL ORGAN:
Americas, Ga, August = 1911

Love may be blind, but the 0lliS 'n"'
s.orne in after marriage speedily open
its eyes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The trouble with looking before you
leap is then you'll never get over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

There isn't much use in having
brains unless you have the common
sense to back them up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

A fat purse helps a mans reputation
more than most anything.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Fame is q bubble. but at the same
time it doesn't often come to the soap
manufacturer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

A man can do a lot of good in this
world just by refraining from doing
evil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

A woman may be an angel in other
respects, but she has two bad faults If
she wears tight shoes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
Do You Want a Farm ?

d L any Il o l p a
Lee nde;d * megod fnmsmT an are t pa
evil be h yof these a lay lg WI
2OOar@n odn 4; 50 I re INC gray sol
acres clear large barn on gy flowing
deep twenty Ian h is o h
of dmmsoe hd dmg large lny yh d IHh anso dwl
militant and pmr;wa water pipe md cling nd b very in t
in Dart Georgia. pI has f %
There QpdV or N goo none Oh nor none than we
frh anlh ahmep There's
smenGeo railroads station aNa o A gd yd mha famine
room two house y g Sc rec
pine her something of p OIL he ar oH ht in r meaby this
fl land BnnIan dgaypb had thoue,e
Uegow Mill buts from Palms. Ga This m or general frgor abH
as nc cal b. from five p part pd lone
p W bd On any deferred pymt spar pr
woods One our i've o ownn pea
dyy n PEI
0haf lo dfm ~ e;rd ndqeyEd oad
a Price
hen nd veih
an ny
n balance wh;o cling h mi # A; kd is sand
loan Ina h@h dtadgo Price,
in t county d. W a m farm p dm
~ so fast have jus sh farm heed h
tire yuae tolde
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

After q fellow acquires q rich faith
er-in-law he generally gets that tired
feeling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Whatever the future may hold a
wedding gift will always DO TO. the
present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

If a woman knows man isn't to be
trusted she can do it just to prove i
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

world just by refraining from doing
evil.
If woman knows man isn't to be
trusted she can do it just TO prove i.
Chaperons and horse cars are now
extinct.
Teach the young idea how to shoot,
then watch it explode
They that go down to the sea IN
autos know the danger of mermaids.
Meditation is a splendid habit
keeps a guy from making a reckless
fool of himself.
A man who talks about his money
hasn't as much as the fellow who LET'S
his money talk for him.
Some are freshened up while others
are sailed down.
Summer memories are sweet and
more short than sweet.
Even the fat woman wants her own
weigh.
We should all learn to say no, but
many an old maid has lived to regret
it.
A woman can excuse a man who
never pays his bills, but never one
who never pays compliments.
The astronomer studies the stars
but that doesn't prove that he would
make a good understudy.
Polly Prim-"There isn't a decent
bathing suit to be hired on the beach
Fanny Flip-"How lovely! Let's &c
i'm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Polly Prim-"There isn't a decent
bathing suit to be hired on the beach >
Fanny Flip-"How lovely! Let's go
in"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

The astronomer studies the stars
but that doesn't prove that he would
make a good understudy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

ChaperOns and horse cars are nov
extinct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

A woman can excuse a man who
never pays his bills, but never one
who never pays compliments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-02

Teach the young idea how to shoot
then watch it explode.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
LARGE INCREASE
IN SCHOOL TAXES
New Assessments Make Gain
of $I29,54o.79 for Present
Scholastic Year.
RICHMOND GETS LARGE SUM
Her Share Is $54,o45.S4-Most
of Increase Due to New
Realty Valuation.

Omcial calculation was made yes
terday. under the law. BY the Auditor
of Public Accounts of the amount of
state school tax to be distributed
among the counties and cities for tho
school year 1911-19l2. 1t represents
the proportion of the total real and
personal taxes. together with other
forms Of taxation, set aside by statute
for the support of the public free
schools 1t does not include the
amounts directly appropriated by the
General Assembly for school purposes.
A gratifying Increase is shown In
the school fund over last year, large
ly because OF the new assessment Of
realty, which is in effect this year for
the first time. The total for 1910 was
N.O27.695.I9. while for 1911 1t Is ST.
l5T2S6.5S The Increase for the year
is sl29,5407o OF this. the Income from
real estate is Increased sS7,265.7l. or
from s41O,l42.S0 In 1910 to s497.4os.5l
i'll 1911.
All show Growth.
The personal property tax for school
purposes shows an increase OF about
Sl1.50G. while in capitations it Is only
about $1,000. new source of revenue
Is from heat, light. water and power
companies which amounts to Sll,0li.0S.
of which si.4o9.42 is the 1910 tax.
which was not reported TO the Auditor
in time TO be calculated last year.
The increase from railroads Is about
$4,000.
The apportionmcnt OF this school
fund among the counties and cities
is made on the basis of last years
school census. which gave total of
6l5.379 persons of school age. This
means an average OF slSS for each
pupil in the state. against sl.672 in
1910. Onc-half OF this big sum is pay
able to the schools on November 10.
1911, and the other half on February
l, 1912.
Counties and cities will realize prac-
iicallr M follows for their schools:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01

Argument for and against lighting
and power franchise for the Richmond
and llenrico Railway Company waa
heard at length by subcommittee OF
the Council Committee on Streets last
ilSht. Samuel l.. Kelley appearing for
| the applicant company. while Henry W.
Anderson spoke tor the Virginia i;ail-
way and Power Company, the existing
franchise holder in this field The ar
Sument in the main was limited 10
the question of whether or not an
additional franchise should be granted
The text of the proposed ordinance 1t
self and the restrictions under which
wera not considered, but will be taken
up at further meeting to be held on
W ednesday night of next week. 1t was
significant of the burden of detail du-
ties now imposed on City Councilmen
that several members of the subcom-
ihittee had meetings at the City Hail
every night this week, and almost
every night next week.
Presents Petition of Citizens.
MIR. Kelley opened the argument pre-
sentinS substitute for the franchise
ordinance offered in the Council. With
out meaning to reflect on the conduct
OF the existing company, he asserted
mat any company with monopoly wac
liable TO abuse IS power. In the Inter
eSts OF competition he presented IL pc
ition from Zoo people of Richmond
asking that the Richmond and Henrico
company be permitted to enter the
light and power field In answer TO
!
nlltted that he knew of no definite COM
plants against the present cornpaEy's
rates or service. The Richmond and
lienrico Company. Mr.. Kelley SAID, ar
ter many years of endeavor and eight
years or delay after it's franchise was
secured, had invested nearly $1,000 900
| IN constructing Il street railway system
with power house and equipment which
ne asserted was second to none. Frank
~. Mr. Kelley admitted that his COM
pany had spent too much money II
mad too great an outlay here for IT'S
present means of earning. Its power
| mouse and equipment We're larger than
The needs of running a street car line.
The surplus power is going TO waste,
on the market; has not made protit
and was ont III position to live at Il
profit unless allowed to operate its
utilities TO their fullest extent
Anderson Mikes Reply.
Mr.. Anderson replied at some length
apoloEizing that his argument must
be to some extent repetition OF that
delivered before the same committee
I some months ago when considering the
, petition of Miles NJ. Martin and others
for Il similar franchise. He strongly
urged the view OF the Virginia Rail
| way and Power Company that no fran
chise should be granted until il be
demanded by existing conditions. claim
ing that the applicants had not shown
ana could not show. that the existing
company had failed to meet the de-
light and power at rates as low as
in any city of this country similarly
situated as regards natural resources.
AS TO the petitioner Mr.. Anderson said
/ it was notorious that men would sign
any sort OF petition presented where
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
v. P. |. WORKING
TO MEET CAROLINA
Cadets Anxious to Defeat Team
Trained by Their Former
Coach.
ISpeclal to The Times-nisnatch !


Blacksburg, Va. October 3I.-The v.
=. !. team came through the recent
game with Washington and Lee in
fairly good condition, with the excep-
ton of Bernicr, who has Il bad muscle
bruise and II bruised nose. He is rest
ing in the inhrmary and will be out
in Il day or two to again take part in
the practice. Burruss. Macon and
Derby are trifle sore and stiff after
the hard game, but they Will be able
TO take part in all the work which
has been planned for the week
The light team of V. P. l. put up IL
strong fight against the heavy team
from Washington and Lee, which out
weighed the cadets at least thirty
pounds to the man.
While the score was tic, still tho
team and the corps are satisfied that
the cadets outplayed and outgeneraled
the team from Lexington.
The game was a beautiful exhibition
of the great college sport. and was
remarkably clean. considering the bit
ter rivalry which exists be.ween the
TWO institutions The coaches are salts
fled with the fine work OF the team.
and 1t has inspired the men on to
harder efforts, and the game which
is to be played with North Carolina
VIII be another great exhibition of
FOOTBALL for two reasons, one of which
Is that Bocock, the eX-V. r /. coach.
is in charge of the Tarheels, and
those who know him are sure
that he will bring great team
to Richmond on Saturday. The
9th r is that the cadets are very
anxious to defeat the men coached by
their eN-coach, and they will put forth
all that is In them to do il. 1t can be
said that it will be a. great game, and
one that viii be worth seeing
Special attention will be given to
the interference. which was a bit of
color Saturday. and the kicking de-
partment will be given special attcn-
ton. New offensive plays will be de-
reioped' and final touches will be given
the defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
NATIONAL ORDER
MAY CONE HERE
President Watson, Of Wholesale
Grocers, Looks Over the
Field To-Day.

George b. Watson, OF Boston. presi-
uent of the National Wholesale Gro
GERS Association. Will be in Richmond
to-day to take up the question of hold
Ing the next annual convention of that
organization in this city. Buffalo. st
Louis and Rochester arc after the same
honor but no decision will be an
nounced until President Watson who
is also chairman of the convention
committee. has considered all claims
At the Business Mems Club this aft
ternoon NJ. Watson Will be entertained
at luncheon by the Chamber of Com
merce, assisted by the wholesale gro
GERS of Richmond. There VIII bc about
thirty citizens at the luncheon. includ-
Ing Mayor Richardson and officers OF
the chamber.
The national associations convention
average is about 1000 active member
delegates many of whom bring their
wives with them. II is seen. therefore,
that II will be an importan gathering.
and one OF more Importance stil when
one remembers the aggregate amount
OF wealth represented ana the wide
territory which the association serves
a strong effort will be made to bring
The convention here. and President
Watson Viii be quite familiar w.th
the advantages of the city before ne
leaves for his home. He is one of
the most progressive business men in
New England.