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In the center of the convent is the
kubba Of the Tombs, white plaster hard
ened to marble, beautifully wrought in
arabesques and Koran texts. Here lies
the first saint, founder Of the convent,
with his sons and successors. and hither
the pilgrims, In slow caravans, wend
their way across the sands.
They present gifts-''all Of equal value,
bag of emeralds or ten grains of mill
let"-kss the holy spot, and undergo a
revival of faith. love and zeal that can
reach to insane fanaticism, ready for
holy war or martyrdom.
Five such Sahara pilgrimages are
equivalent to Mecca: while for hot. living
faith this is the modern radiating center.
The pilgrims go back-proud of their SUI
periority-to be looked on with generation
in Arabia the Blessed itself! Back they
spread. in widening circles. to darkest
Africa, to the decaying splendors of
Morocco and Tunis. to British Nubia, to
Turkey and the east through Tripoli,
their undefiled seaport.
Let pushing Europe beware of the
spirit they have breathed amid these
desert hillocks, where a light that seems
divine plays over shining sands. Young
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-05

CTIRRED : by the Con-
- quest of Tripoli = Italy,
Spain and France Must Face
the Mystic Line-Convents
and Camp Meetings of the
Sahara-The Miracul ous
Aeroplane of the Son of the
Prophet.
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Hot noon passes. They scarce take time
to eat a dry cake and few figs. The
cruel afternoon sun has begun descend
ing. when he comes, the pale young saint
with downcast eyes. AS he works slowly
through their ranks they rise, one by
one, PROSTATE themselves three times
and kiss his knees-while he whispers to
each the seven obligations, the seven
foundations and the seven rules of the
way, six in the right ear, one in the left.
Bending, he takes the hand of each new
son, henceforth his property and thing,
palm to palm, fingers in fingers. When
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= !; IS = XS!!1|SE d
z5jI hlas1.@====zz= By H
If You Can't Be w
Before make stand look the fence may be
on the urong side.
Hear what the other has say-he might be right.
You can't form opinion any person until
you know the facts.
Judgment impulse hearsay
You can't become partisan solely the strength
of your individual views.
safe position doubly fortified submitted reason
you conuiction it's only because you
conviction Of error
Until acknowledge yourself capable of fa0s you
TIT to spouse isn't safe for that
his reasoning can't be incompetent Inaccurate
The fact that strongly
ges that probably far nay you believe
else to be-
Stubborn adherence in1petuous resolution defense
seHrespect Seadaness isn't always sign of character
Oscience belongs the Gods No has al,uays
been correct
So long you cling buheadedy to estimates conceived
through gossip prejudice and euient
right you than thief.
To brand with the r of Islander to withhold
property Goods be replaced but good name seldom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-05

arguing chiefs of pilgrimage parties from
Persia, Nubia, Egypt, Senegal, the
Sudan.
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Special Correspondence of The Star.
PARIS nctahac ~ to,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-05
BY Herbert Kaufman
on Can't Be Wrong You c

clean, souled human-it proclains the gentleman
You'll stand high when you frankly admit you
have fallen into erro..
Ignorance is excusabl but refusal smirchne
The who and won't grant capable of doing
wrong and hiding his
Investigate yourself before castgate neighbour Put
your honesty the dock and place your trial.
Conscience will judge and be frank enough you'll isten
Take stock of gudges and each back
Weigh your dikes fair scales Was there basis for half
the harm you've done?
Take down the Books of Memory and back the pages
There now You're face face with your recssness and your
thoughtlessness and your
Here bigoedtere vantonly sacrificed clean
you cheap Smart Aieck cruelty bighing
decent without a shadoD of information
Time and again eered and shrugged away womans
honor.
And you blush think how often you took side in
sheer coariss and maintained it because puny warped
code has permitted you to confess fault.
Now, in and think long while then decide
whether actually uicious merely irresponsible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-05

last Mediterranean seaport that was free
from European touch. faint and spying
not only on the Stamboul slave trade, but
on untrammeled commerce and undefiled
travel in general.
1t does not mean, necessarily, a holy
war on the spot, but all along the mystic
line fiery souls are watching, planning,
Fastening to and fro among the powerful
converts, consulting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
COMES TO AMERICAS TO
ACCEPT A PLACE HERE
AS Director Of Undertaking
Business

The A. W. Smith Furniture and
Undertaking Company desires to an
nounce that it has secured the SER
vices of Mr. Nathaniel LeMaster, Of
Augusta, as funeral director and man
ager of that branch of the cOmpany's
business here. Mr.. lie Master comes
to Americas with highest testimonials
as an experienced embalmer and fun
eral director, having been thus assO-
ciated with a prominent Augusta firm
continuously during the past seven
years. He is young gentleman Of
highest character and professional in
tegrity, and it was with regret that his
former employees accepted his resig-
nation to allow him to come here. M.
LIE Master arrived yesterday, and has
already entered upon his duties here
with the A. w. Smith Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER
OF the Maddox Canneries Company

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
To the Superior Court of Said County:
The undersigned petitioners, Waite
J. Ware and Howard p. Williamson OF
Dayton, Ohio, hereby make application
to the said Court for a charter for a
corporation to be known as The Mad
doX Canneries Company, and your pc
titioners respectfully show:
First: That they for themselves,
their associates, successors and as
signs, desire to be constituted a body
corporate under the name and style OF
The Maddox Canneries Company, for
the term of twenty (20) years, with
the privilege of renewal at the eXpira-
ton of said time.
Second. The object of the proposed
corporation is pecuniary gain to its
stockholders.
Third: The petitioners desire that
said corporation and body corporate
possess the right, power and authority
to sue and be sued. to have and use a
common seal, to make bylaws for its
government, to elect directors for the
management of its affairs, and confer
upon Iutlu the liSuL ~ VlC~I OlACC'
and appoint agents and employees, to
buy, sell. hold and incumber and other
wise dispose of real and personal
property necessary and advantageous
to the purposes of said corporation, to-
gether with all other rights, powers
and privileges incident usual or nee
essary to like corporations under the
said State of Georgia.
Fourth: The particular business pro-
posed to be conducted and carried on
by said corporation is to own, operate,
run and manage a canning factory, for
the purpose of canning and preserving
fruit and vegetables, and to own and
hold by lease or otherwise farming
ands from which to produce and raise
such articles, vegetables and fruit; and
to furnish and supply farmers and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
FIFTEEN CENTS WAS PAID
FOR BALE In AMERICUS
Second Bale Marketed Here
August 2

Americas second cotton bale of the
new crop was marketed here yester-
day morning by Sumter's first bale
farmer" Mr.. A. A. Forrest, who had
the credit of bringing in the first bale
last Saturday, July 18th, which was
the fourth one marketed in Georgia %
that date. Mr.. Forests second bale
arriving yesterday, was stored at
Parker's warehouse and was of excel
lent weight and quality. 1t tipped the
scales at 440 pounds, classed good
and was sold by Mr.. Elton
c. Parker to J. |. Kalmon & Co., of
for IS cents, thus netting
Mr. Forrest $4,000. Cotton is opening
quite freely now, and Americas will
receive half hundred new bales this
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

gardeners and such laborers and work.
men with seed and seeds of such veg
etables and fruit, with which to grow
and produce such vegetables, fruits
and produce to be sold, canned and
preserved, and to deal in canned goods
of it's own product and to buy and sell
all such canned goods generally and 10
sell and dispose of all by-products
made and resulting in the operation Of
such canning factory and doing all
things necessary and proper in run
ling and operating such factory
Fifth: These petitioners would show
that the capital stock of the proposed
corporation shall be One Hundred
Thousand Dollars divided into Ten
thousand shares of Ten Dollars each,
and they further show that Fifty-One
Thousand Dollars thereof, which IS
more than ten per cent. of the said
proposed capital, has been paid
Sixth Your petitioners would fur
Their show that they desire that said
corporation shall have the right to in
crease said capital stock to any amount
not exceeding Four Hundred Thousand
! Dollars, whenever tie holders of a
majority of the stock may so determ-
/ inc, and which increase shall be dis
posed of as the stockholders may de-
termine.
Seventh; The general office anG
principal place of business of said
proposed corporation shall be at the
city of Americas, in the County of
Sumter, State of Georgia. but these
petitioners would further show that
they desire that said corporation may
have the right to establish branch Of
/ fees or agencies at other places, both
within and without the said State of
Georgia. as the holders of a majority
of the stock may determine upon.
Wherefore these petitioners pray
that after the filing and publication of
| this petition as required by law, that
an order be entered by this court de-
! laring these petitioners a body cOrpOr-
ate, under the name and style afore-
said, and granting to said corporation
all the rights, powers and privileges as
set out aud prayed for herein, or
which may be incidental, usual and
]
of Georgia, for the purpose of their
incorporation.
WALTER ]. WARE,
HOWARD P. WILLIAMSON
Petitioners.
Americas. Ga, June 18th, 1911
Filed in Office June 18th, 1911.
S. r. HEYS, Deputy Clerk S. c.
Clerks Office Sumter Superior Court,
Americas, Ga, June 7th, 1911
!, S. r. Heys, Deputy Clerk of the
Superior Court in and for the County
of Sumter, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing application for
charter of the Maddox Canneries Com
pany is a true copy of the original Al
ed in office this day and now of file in
/ this office
Witness my Official signature and
seal of said Court, this the day and
year above written. 11-4t-pd
| S. r. HEYS, Deputy Clerk S. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
HAPPENINGS In And
ABOUT CITY OF PLAINS
Social Functions and Other
Events in Community.

Miss Matte Stapleton entertained
Friday evening in a most delightful
manner, at heart dice party in hon
or of her guest, Miss Myrtle McMur-
ray, of CoIquitt. The hall and parlor
was prettily arranged with cut flow
ers and ferns. Quite a number OF
guests were invited and after the
game ice cream with cake was serY-
ed.
A delightful informal affair was the
conversation party Tuesday evening
given by Mrs. Alma Murray compll-
mentary to Mrs. John Goodwin, Of Bar
ney, who formerly resided here. A
number of old friends were invited 70
meet Mrs. Goodwin During the after
noon cream with cake was served.
Mrs. Nolan Crenshaw and little son,
OF Greenville, Ala, are guests OF MS
h. R. McGee.
Miss Myrtle MsMurray, of Colquitt'
is the attractive guest of Miss Matte
Stapleton this week.
Miss Minnie Harper, of Atlanta, is
spending some time the guest OF MIS-
z. Zimmerman, Jr.
Mrs. George Addy and Misses Car
RE and Katherine Oliver left Satur-
day to spend several weeks with rel
attves in Birmingham, Ala.
Mrs. w. S. Evans and two pretty lit
lie daughters, of Americas, spent sew
eral days this week as guests of Mrs
Ola Evans.
Mrs. Eta Willett, of Leslie, is the
guest of Mrs. w. B. Gibson.
Mesdames J. A. Mcdonald and Nina
Carter returned Saturday from de
lightful stay of several days at ny
bee.
Mrs. Joe Moore, of Rockford, Ill
arrived Sunday to spend severn
weeks with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. S. Moore.
Miss Jessie May Kinard returned
Yer home at Sylvester "Wednesday
Miss Bertha Clark returning with mel
Mr. G. w. Montgomery and hui
daughter, Grace, spent Friday in Ricn
land.
Mrs, H. T. Bradley returned Mon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
27-4t
GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.

GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
To the Superior Court of Said County:
The petition of The Southern Pecan
Orchard & Development Company re-
specially shows unto the Court as
follows:
First. That it is a corporation with
its principal office in Americas, Geor-
gia, having been duly chartered by
this Honorable Court.
Second. That it desires to change
its corporate name from The Southern
Pecan Orchard & Development Com
pany to The Lowrey Brothers Com
pany.
Third. Wherefore, it prays an order
of the Court striking from it's char
ter the words Southern Pecan Or
Chard e Development Company
wherever they occur in their said
charter, and inserting in lieu there
of, "The Lowrey Brothers Company"
so that after the passage of such or
der the name and style of said cor
poration shall be The Lowrey Broth
ers Company"
w. T. LANE,
Petitioners Attorney.
Filed in Office July 18th, 1911.
S. r. HEYS,
Deputy Clerk S. C.
GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
/, S. R. Heys, deputy clerk of the
superior court in and for the county
of Sumter, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is true copy
of the application to change name o.
Southern Pecan Orchard and Develop
ment Company now on file in this Of
flee.
Witness my official signature and
seal of said Court, this the 18th day
of July, 1911.
S. r. HEYS,
Deputy Clerk Superior Court.
13-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
NO MOONLIGHT FOR NICNIC
RNT AFFAIR Is ENJOYED.
AOung Folks Have Gala Outing a
Prospect Park.

A moonlight picnic, with all the
pleasing accessories except the pres
ence of fair Luna, was enjoyed by a
host of young people last night at
Prospect Park. The delightful occh-
sion was arranged by Mrs. Hollis
Fort complimentary to her class n
First Baptist Church Sunday school
and was charming success despite
the showers. The young folks and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
GEN1INI

Mr. A. o. Summers has recently had
him an Artesian we'll made.
Misses Annie Willie Finch and An
ME Pennington returned home Sunday
afte- a two weeks visit with friends
and relatives in Unadilla.
Messrs w. NJ. Pennington and viii
Pennington spent last Thursday with
Mr.. J. T. Pennington in Montezuma
Mr. D. Pennington, of Montezuma
spent a few days with relatives here
last week.
Mr.. w. NJ. Summers, of Americas
was here Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

day from Tybee, where she spent a
week very pleasantly,
Miss Clyde Crozier, of Cuthbert, IS
the admired guest Of Miss Ethel Car
ter this week.
Mr.. Gilmore Plowden, Of Pretoria, 5.
&C., spent several days the guest of
MIR. NJ. L. Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Gipson announce
the birth of daughter.
Misses Susie Cook, of Parrott, and
Emmie Johnson, Of Dawson, are
guests of Miss Rena Cook.
Miss Maggie Burton, of Smithville,
spent Tuesday afternoon the guest OF
Miss Ruby Zimmerman.
Master William Saunders, of Lloyd
Fla, is spending some time the guest
of Master Rocher Chappell.
Miss Kate Pritchard, of Jacksonville
Fla, spent Sunday the guest of Mrs
]. S. Hitler.
Rev. C. A. Phillips is assisting in
protracted services at Springfield this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Lunsford anC
daughter, Melba, returned Sunda!
from a pleasant stay at White
Springs, Fla
Rev. J. NJ. Rustin is spending The
week at Perry.
Miss Bobbie Nicholson, Of Florida
is spending the week pleasantly, the
guest of Mrs. w. H. Spann.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
HAVE LEASED A PLANT
down AT DAWSON
MGSSrS. Riley Will Manage
Mill There

Messrs. George w. and George Il.
Riley. of Americas, have leased at
Dawson the large plant of the Farm
ors' Oil and Fertilizer Company, and
will operate it this season upon their
own account. Mr.. George G. Riley
will have charge of the Dawson plant
going there yesterday to assume the
now business, while Mr.. G. W. Riley
will continue the management of the
Planters Oil Company here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.

GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
We, the undersigned members Of
the firm of George and Siludakis
have dissolved co-partnership, John,
George retaining the business, sub
iect to claim of John .Siludakis as
expressed in bond for title dated 21st
March, 1911, and the said John Sa-
ludakis retiring from the firm. John
George assuming all liabilities and
entitled to collect all outstanding
obligations.
In witness whereof the parties
have hereto set their hands and seals.
JOHN SILUDAKIS, L. S.
JOHN GEORGE, L. S.
07-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03
kiCKING on THE RAINFALL;
roe MUCH, SAY FARMERS
More Moisture in IL Lump Than is
Needed.

Two days of rain causes as great a
protest now as did the ten days of pre-
ceeding drought. Anothe" downpour
yesterday following the flood of the
night before, is calculated to serious
ly imperil the cotton crop. A week
of sunshine would suit the farmer
better right now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

their numerous fair chaperones en-
ioyed an invigorating swim, and a
tempting supper spread upon the spa
cious pavilion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

All things may come to man who
waits-provided he doesn't wait in the
path of an automobile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

Once in great while you meet a
woman who understands men, but she
is too busy manipulating the strings
to say anything about it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

1t seems very queer the way girl
will pick out her ears to get red from
being kissed on the mouth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

We seek a lawyer to protect us from
our neighboTs and a doctor to pro-
tect us from ourselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

Everytime a man pays bill he buys
experience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

To many girls prefer to pose as
bread-winners rather than bread MAX
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

Nobody has to advertise for trouble
to find it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

Even healthy kangaroo is nearly
always on it's last legs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

HammoCks, RefrgeratorS Freezers, Coolers, Porch
Goods This line embraces Settees, Rockers 3 and
Piece Suits, Swings, etc., IA off,
Mosquito Nets and Bars, Pictures, Fruit Jars and
Jelly Glasses, IA Off
A magnificent line of Trunks and Travelling Bags,
in the Best of feathers. Get for the summer
trip; IA off.
Art Squares, Rugs and Floor Covering of all de-
sCrptiOns, IA off,
Sideboards Bullets, China Cabinets, Extension and
Serving Tables, IA off,
Lounges, Davenports, Parlor and Library Suits,
IA off
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

Chiffoniers, Chifforobes Odd Dressers and Wash
Stands, Bed Room Suites both in Mahogany and Oak,
Mattresses, Feather Pillows, Springs and Cots, IA off
Office Furniture-Roll Top, Flat Top and Standing
Desks, Typewriter Tables and Office Chairs, IA off
Hall Racks, Hall Trees, Beveled Plated Mirrors Fire
Screens, Jardiniers, Pedestals IA Off
Iron Beds, Brass Beds, GoCarts Baby Carriages and
Chairs of all kinds, IA off.
Crockery, Glass Ware, Tin and Enameed Ware,
Lamps, Toilet Sets. Table Cutlery, Ranges, Stoves
and all Kitchen Furniture, IA off,
In fact liberal discount will be made all through
the various lines in Our Store During This Sale
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

The way out of trouble is rougher
than Tic way in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-03

Count no cash and you cut no dash
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-15
MARATHON VICTOR
RETURNS QUIETLY
Great Runner Does Not Even
Send Word to His
Family.
TOOK PoWDERHALL CLASSIC
Tells Of Race in Which Hc Sent
Many Records to
Smash.

New York, January 1ttt,
iioimer the great runner who recently.
captured the classic PowdcrhaIl Mara
mon. run In Edinburgh. arrived here
YESTERDAY lie was unhcralded, and
no one met him at the pier He ,h,u-
without notice to his parents. brothers
sisters and manager, but not on a
cattle ship, as he must have como
II he had lost the race.
Alter paying visit to his homo
IN Westchester Ito went 10 sparrow
Ropertsons rest and there told =
gathering of athletes OF the victory
which won him Worldwide fame. no
sald:
The race was corker, As vo,,
Know won it in record time. NV
victory was no surprise TO me- I knew
"a win II. but L thought I'd have n
harder time. Neither did ] thinl, I'D
smash so many records. The day was
ideal FOR long race. and felt bullv
as | left the mark. L trailed along In
inc rear Tor a few miles, while Louis
burchard. the French champion. and
Charley Gardner, England's champion
! set fast pace.
Al The tenth mile / was in second
place on the heels OF Burchard. Al The
beginning of the fifteenth mile the
'ecotds began to fall. Until the cigh-
eenth mile those marks went 10 the
VI the fIeHCHHan because hc
Nas In front y half-mle further I
LOOK the lead and from then until the
nhish had things my own way
when finished the twentIeth milo
was greeted with IL tremendous ro,r
from the crowd didn't know what
me cheering was about At tlrst
thought one of my opponents wa.
oVerlnulinS me. looked around, saw m
one near and continued at my same
pace. After had finished learned
mat tho twenty-mile record had stood
Tor ten years: that hundreds of dis
tancc men had tried. to smash II und
mad failed. 1t was l534al-2 made In
1899 by Len Hurst.
The pace Burchard set early In
tho race killed his chances AS soon ne
LOOK the lead lie began to fall bncIs
until he was passed by Pat White, Of
ireland, and Gardner. At the end
Burchard was much distressed. IIo mn
'shed eighteen minutes and thirteen
seconds behind inc. White. who Mn
ished second, WAS moro than four min
yates behind.
After the race I was heralfed az.
the natives as the greatest runner
IN the world was dined and wineh
and offered all sorts Of Inducements
10 stay In Great Britain But had
had enough of II. I went abroad To
win that race and that was all
wanted"
Hans said he would take a rest for
a little while and then meet any run
her IN the world at any distance from
ten miles TO ii full nlnrathon