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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-14
OLD Plan
Will BE
ADHERED TO
SENATORS have half PIE
Members Of the House Will
Name POStmdStGrS

Washington, D c., Nov 13.-From
an undeniably reliable source it is
learned that President-elect Wilson
has decided that upon his entry into
the White House on March the ap-
pointment of all postmasters, with
the exception of those under civil SER
vice rules, shall be left to the menu
bers fthe House exclusively.
In the selection of such officials the
wishes of the respective House men,
bers will be rigidly regarded. Further
than this it could not be ascertained
from this authority what the Presi-
dent elect will do towards filling 9TH
er positions, such as collector of the
port, district attorney, marshal, etc.
but it is understood that the larger
appointments will be left to the dicta-
ton of the senators, although on this
latter point no direct information
could be secured.
This action would place the APP
pointment of all postmasters not I'M
der the civil service at the disposition
of the House members and leave the
larger places to be filled as the vari-
Gus Democratic senators might sug-
gest That such plan will be decided
upon there is no doubt
This information comes from a well
known senator who is on the inside in
such matters and who has his ear
close to the ground regarding future
presidential appointments. Besides, it
is the custom followed in former Dem
0cratic administrations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-14
Electric Light Canes.

Some canes are fitted with electric
lights. In the case of canes made
with the ordinary bend or crook for a
handle the light apparatus is set in
the body of the stick just below the
handle, with the lens in the side.
Most of these canes are made straight
with the light equipment in the upper
end and the lens set in the canes top.
this form Of electric cane being more
convenient to use.
There is button at the side which
is pressed to make the light show.
The only battery by which the light
is produced can be renewed in these
canes, just as it can be In pocket or
other electric flashlights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-14
Smallest Republic.

The smallest republic is not San
Marine, as usually supposed, but the
dirninutive island Tavolara, about
seven and one-half miles off the coast
of Sardinia This island is only one
and one-fifth miles wide and its whole
population numbers but fifty-fve In
1885 Tavolara was granted independ-
ence by Carl Albert, and a certain
Barteleoni assumed the title of king
under the name of Paul l. He died
in May, 1882. In 1886 the Tavolariapa
proclaimed the republic, and, accord
ing to their constitution, a president
is elected every ten years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-14
Washington Camp No. "a.

Washington Camp No. "A.
Washington Camp, No. "a, +. o. b
II A.. meets every Monday night Il
z of T. Hall at o'clock. VlsitiHs
1rothers cordially invited to attend.
c. j. CLARKE, President
G. I. McMATH. Secretary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-14

Nobody likes the man who thinks he
knows it all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-14

1t is easier to rest too much than
work too hard.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Brief Willis,

Probably the briefest document ever
probated as 4 will was a signed and
dated memorandum. Everything is
LOUIS" written by decedent in rail-
way train record book kept by him;
his widows name being Lula. The
instrument was held to be sufficient
as a Photographic will, however, in
Smith v. Smith. 70 Southeastern Re.
porter, 491. by the Virginia supreme
court Of appeals A note reading:
Dear Old Nance: l wish to give you
my watch. two shawls. and also s5, 900.
Your old friend, E. A. Gordon"-was
sustained as will in Clark v. Ran
som. so California. sos; and a dated
and signed memorandum, Mrs. Sophie
Loeper is my heiress." was upheld in
Succession Of Shrenberg, 81 Louis.
lana Annual. 2S0-The Docket
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Change for the Better.

The care of the African population
in the Belgian Kongo in the past has
been SO murderously Indifferent that
it is a pleasure to note a change for
the better. An order has gone into
effect to prevent hereafter the impor-
tation, manufacture and transporta-
ton of saccharine sweets In the Bel.
gian African territory. Saccharine
products and products sweetened with
substances other than cane sugar,
beet sugar. milk sugar and glucose
sugar-particularly those sweetened
with glycerine-shall not be imported.
1t is specified in the order that 1t Ii
meant to include in general all syn.
thetic chemical sweetening which
does not possess food value. We wish
we could believe that this tariff anx.
iety to protect the Konge population
against deleterious sweets was some
thing more than an exhibition Of the
usual protective philanthropy which
bars a competitive product to make
sure the sale of something else.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18

Speak frankly, If you do not think me
fit to be trusted with her. say so-it
will not break our friendship"
"You have seen her once" Floyd re-
called, as If to himself. He lisped, his
surest sign of excitement. Stanton
had never heard him use that soft.
slurring speech except on the race
tracks; heard now in the quiet coun-
try surroundings, 1t infected the listen
er with contagious agitation and
emotion.
81 know, know" he deprecated.
But, might see her more, and see.
ing no better men she might come to
bear with me. Not that there is much
in me worth it-she probably never
would look at me. What | am asking
you. now. is whether you want me to
keep away from her. Say yes, and
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
CHAPTER vIII-fcontInued,.

The silence was long. After reading.
Floyd turned his face to the window.
and 30 remained. But at last he looked
back to Stanton and nodded
Yes, 1t means that | get back my
fathers factory" he confirmed quietly
Il am very glad. although it doesn't do
me much actual good. have no CAPT
tai to run an automobile plant. and l
will not sell unless am forced to it."
You would like to operate it?"
The blood ran up under Floyd's fine
skin, he met Stanton's eyes with a
glance OF fire-ardent passion and de-
sire.
''I'd give all the rest of my life to
operate that factory for one year, as
my father planned for me--Pd give 1t
for K months to justify his faith and
training. You do not know, you can
not know!"
Can not?" Stanton retorted
FLOYD, what do you think / am rae
Ing for, II can not understand risk
ing something for an object. told
you once that would not live poor
was not born to that. II | win anoth-
er prize or two this season. will have
enough capital to match somewhat
with your factory. We. both under
stand the motor business pretty well;
do you want, in case all goes right. to
Join with me and revive the famous
Comet motor-cars? Don't answer
now. think the thing over"
"Stanton!"
wait; there is time enough. We
may easily lose everything we put into
the venture. factory and all; or we
may not"
I'D chance my part"
why, so would l." agreed Stanton.
Meanwhile. you had better try me as
q travelling companion before you take
me as partner. Remember we would
be teammates for a long race"
I'm not likely to forget" Floyd
made slow answer Remember that
for yourself. of me, Stanton"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
TNE
CHILDREN
EAD0 eNvrnsA q YY
LA2S8' SlEl.A3
USEFUL LITTLE POCKET BOOK
Knife, Pins, Needles, Notebook, Pencil
Sharpener and other Articles
In Combination.

One of the most complete combina-
ton articles ever put on the market is
the pocket box designed by Pennsyl
vania man. This compact and aston.
ishing little device includes a pen.
knife, pencil sharpener, notebook, pin.
cushion. nail clip and several other
necessary things. The contrivance is
abot the size and shape Of a large
match box. In slide along one side
is a knife blade, which, by means OF
a projection extending through the
slot, may be thrust out when needed
and replaced when not in use. Part
of the box is lid, on the bottom OF
which Is fastened leaves of blank
paper, forming writing pad or note
book. Beneath this lid is padded
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Woman Bootblack.

London is to have its first woman
bootblack. A woman has just com
pleted arrangements to set up boot.
backing stand at one of the busiest
corners in the West End She be.
lieves herself to be the pioneer woman
bootblack in England and declares
that the men in the business need not
fear her competition. since she in.
tends to devote herself exclusively to
polishing the footwear of women and
children.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18

language Of Cervantes. 1t was pro
duced at Buenos Ayres and was called
La Duda" (The Doubt).
Soon after that an Italian actress In
South America offered prize for an
acceptable play in her mother tongue.
NJ. Niccodemi took the prize with his
play per la Vita" He soon after.
ward wrote "L'Hirondelle" (The Swal.
low in French and 1t Is played at
Brussels. At Paris he began his work
by translating and adapting the Eng.
lish play of "Raflles. lie Cri de Paris
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18

There were times when he could have
imagined that Floyd evaded too close
companionship with him. subtly held
him at arms length.
They stayed the half day at Buffalo.
and went out to the huge, silent group
of buildings that had been the Comet
factory.
1t gave Stanton strange sensation
to watch Floyd's assured familiarity
with this place and atmosphere; to
see him so naturally draw from his
pocket the bunch of keys to admit
them and unhesitatingly fit each to its
corresponding door or gate. Yet, this
was where he belonged-only there
should have been busy life instead OF
this dead emptiness. Their voices ech-
ed loud through the desolation. where
the massive, motionless machinery
stood towering above the visitor and
the slight young master of the domain
the metal-spotted. roughened factory
floors reverberated under their foot
steps.
AS they made the tour from room to
room and building to building, Floyd
grew slowly winter his explanations
more brief. When they finally arrived
at glass-set door marked office. he
stopped short and laid his hand upon
the wall as If to steady himself.
go away, for a moment" he re-
quest. his voice catching. "Pll come
after you. l haven't been here since
my father"
Stanton swung on his heel and went
out; out to look at the mile track.
where Edgar Floyd used to practice
racing with little Jes tied in the car
beside him. and where later the older
Jes played mechanician to his fathers
driving. And standing there under
the dull October sky. Stanton thought
of many things.
When Floyd came after him. half an
hour later.s Stanton turned from his
position against the track railing
Floyd. what do you figure is going
to become of your sister," he abrupt
ly demanded.
Floyd stopped. gazing at the other
with parted lips and startled gray
eyes. A strong wind was blowing off
Lake Erie, tossing his bronze hair
and wrapping his long coat about him.
"My sister?" he repeated. "Why?''
'She is a woman. she must have
some life of her own. You can't keep
her like nun until she finds herself
grown old without chance at living
Floyd continued to gaze at him. say
ing nothing; that half-hour in the Of
fee had left him almost wan in the
gray afternoon light.
You know me. Jes Floyd. II any
one does. You know my vile temper
my rough tongue, and that am a
cross-grained brute at best But
think there may be enough OF the in
herent gentleman left in me to make
me decent to woman. If, in time
things fell out SO that I'd asked you for
your sister, would you be willing
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
-cHAPfER.Ix.
The Chance for Jesslca.

The Chance for Jessica.
When the assistant manager Of the
Mercury Company came through the
train, next morning, and saw the two
who were breakfasting together in the
dining car. he stopped in the aisle with
an expression of one brought face to
face with the disagreeable unexpected.
WELT" he calculated. WE'LL"
"Start 1t with an H. If you like"
suggested Stanton. coolly amused.
Mr.. Green's mouth grew thin from
pressure
"If you quarrel with Floyd, shall
not know where out here can get
you another mechanician in time" he
gave stiff warning.
"All right" was the answer.
Floyd was engaged in blocking out a
map with toothpicks. and did not look
up; he appeared even more ridiculous.
ly young and gay-spirited than usual,
in the morning sunlight. But some
thing in the poise of his bright head
echoed that "all right" Mr.. Green
went on, and interfered no more dur
ing the journey.
The speed carnival held upon ;he
superb two-mile track was. to extend
over three days. The contests were Of
varied types and classes, but the Mer-
curry was entered for at least one
event and frequently several. on each
day.
Aren't there any Atalanta cars en-.
tered, at all?" Floyd wondered, on the
first morning at the track.
"None," Stanton assured.
"Then won't need to burn a joss
stick"
"What for?"
Luck" said Floyd sweetly; and re-
fused to explain.
Their luck held good. They had
neither illness nor serious accident tc
mar their series Of victories and trials
For Stanton drove as II by inspira
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Amusing Puzzles.

A person may, without stirring from
the room, seat himself in place
where it will be impossible for anoth.
er person to do so. Explain this
Answer:-The first person seats
himself in the others lap.
Place q candle in such a manner,
that every person shall see it except
one, although he shall not be blind
folded, or prevented from examining
every part Of the room. neither shall
the candle be hidden.
Answer:-Place the candle on his
head, taking care that no mirror is
in the room.
Make one word of the letters OF
words. new door"
Answer word
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
SYNOPSIS.

At the beginning of great automobile
tace the mechanician of the Mercury.
etanton.s machine. drops dead. Strange
youth. Jesse Floyd. volunteers. and is ac-
cepted. In the rest during the twenty
tour hour race Stanton meets a stranger.
Miss Carlisle. who introduces herself The
mercury wins race. Stanton receives
uowers from Miss Carlisle. which he ig-
nores. Stanton meets Miss Carlisle on
train. They alight to take walk, and
train leaves Stanton and Miss Carlisle
follow in auto. Accident by which Stan
ton Is hurt Is mysterious Floyd. at lunch
with Stanton. tells of his boyhood. Stan
ton again meets Miss Carlisle and they
oine together. Stanton cores to track
yick, but makes race. They have acci-
nent Floyd hurt. but not seriously. At
dinner F'lovd tells Stanton of his twin
sister, Jessica. Stanton becomes very iii
and loses consciousness. On recovery at
his hotel Stanton receives invitation and
visits Jessica. They go to theater togeth-
sr and meet Miss Carlisle. Stanton and
Floyd meet again and talk business.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
SPRING SWING FOR CHILDREN
Interesting and Amusing Arrangement
for the Little Folks Is Shown In
the Illustration.

An interesting swing arrangement
for children. Attached to the support
ing frame are four levers pivotally
mounted relative to each other. two
levers extending in one direction and
two in tho other. The ropes support
ing the swing-seat pass through the
upper lever ends and are attached to
the lower ones, and the weight of the
person swinging tends to draw the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
A PoIyulot PIaywriuht.

M. Dario Niccodemi Is a citizen OF
the world. He was born in Italy He
was reared in the Argentine Republic,
where he was initiated in Spanish cul-
ture. He wrote his first play in the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Handy Pocket Box.

surface for pins, needles, etc. At one
end Of the box is an opening large
enough to admit lead pencil and
equipped with sharpening knife in.
side, while the nail clip is operated by
the lid Of the box. which works on a
spring. With change of linen and
undergarments and one of these boxes
a man might travel round the world.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Source Of Buttermllk,

"See all those lovely cows" said the
farmer to Johnny; "they gave you the
rich white milk you drank today"
did those goats give the butter.
milk Aunt Susan drank?" asked the
boy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
IDEAL.

Teacher-There is no glass in the
windows Of the Eskimos.
Jimmie-Ain't that great? I'll bet
the kids up there play ball the whole
year round.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18

we will shake hands and drop the SUB
ject for ever"
Very slowly Floyd held out his slen-
der hand.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-10-18
Spring Swing.

levers together, thus giving q springy
action and considerably extending the
swinging period. IL %=
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22

the Chicago Law Order League the Republican states
attorney fight On the side is States Attorney John
Heay On the other side is John E. w. Wayman 1t is
complete of strength between the personal liberty ad-
the puans The saloon interests cast caution
aside Yesterday openly for MIR. Wayman From
the headquarters in the Schiller Building, 10000 sample
ballots with cross marked for Mr. Wayman sent out
Posters and cards of the Liberty League also
the saoonkeepers with instructions to re-
Them signed up, the beerwagon drivers tomorrow
morning See facsimile above Ihe cards read,
VOTE for Wayman against Heay" The saloonkeepers
were instructed to get busy for Wayman at once
Consider. Mr.. Healy had the Republican organl-
zation support He also had the approval OF practically
all good citizens, his administration had been able
and honest. Wayman had not been seriously con-
sidered Arthur Burrage Farwel president OF the
Chicago Law and Order League. was quoted IN the
Tribune article above referred to- as follows:
Can Republican party would descend so low for
a candidate? The last time Mr. Wayman he was de-
rendng Turkish dancers of the San Souc Park
And yet this nominated for states at
torney in what probably the most corrupt primary
ever held in the city of Chicago.
Austrian, Attorney for Saloonkeepers, Works for
Wayman.
When the Sunday CLOSING cases were up tor trial,
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22
THE AMERICAN ISIS UE
March IL, 1912

Illinois. At this late date with governorsh1p cam
pagn on the liquor interests in the city Of Chicago
could we'll afford to submit to prosecution and con-
vction in many cases. if thereby the decent people OF
the state could be hoodwinked in large numbers into
helping them land Mr. Wayman in the governors
chair We the temperance people OF the state OF
Illinois to be on their guard. When Mr.. Wayman was
speaking at a Chautauqua in Camp Point, down in the
country part of the state he had very embarrassing
time endeavoring square his attitude while in Cook
county with his earnest desire win the support OF
the temperance people in the county He evaded the
issue. The Quincy Herald of August Fl, says:
Before he went to the platform Mr. Wayman was
preached by people who differed with him in hi
views in regard the liquor question To these people he
admitted that supported in his campaign by the
United Societies of Chicago and that he fought Heay
the Sunday closing issue in the last campaign
That ought to be enough for the people Of the state
of Illinois, We sound warning now, once for all.
strong and clear-John E..W. Wayman has not proved
himself worthy of the confidence Of the temperance
people of this state The liquor interests would be
perfectly satisfied with him governor, and we be
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22

it will be remembered by those who
read the Newspaper accounts at that
time that one Alfred S. Austrian was
the attorney who defended the law
breaking saloonkeepers. In this states
attorney campaign referred to above,
Mr.. Austrian became the advocate tor
Mr.. Wayman. We give here a fac
simile of letter sent out over the
name of Mr.. Austrian in Waymans
behalf. 1t should be remembered also
that Mr.. Austrian was member OF the
firm of Mayer, Meyer, Austrian and
Platt, who were understood to be the
attorneys for the United Societies and
the liquor interests generally.
Don't Be Fooled BY Waynan.
We might paraphrase Abraham LIN
colin and say:
1t is easy to fool some of the people all
of the time; and all the people some OF
the time; but let US hope not all the people
All the time.
Wayman is fooling some OF the peo-
Die of Illinois now Some Of the people
in Indiana were fooled in Governor
Marshall They thought that perhaps
after all the liquor interests were not
back of him, that he might deal fairly
with them, and so they took the risk.
and what a risk it was 1t meant the
loss of the county option law in Indiana.
Liquor Interests Want Wayman for
We feel certain that the liquor intere
to boost Mr.. Wayman into the govern
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22

LAW OPTIONS OF
ALFRED S. AUSTRIAN
isxs frLooS
AMERICAN TRUST sLn0.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22

eve there is now on foot in the state and that has
been on foot for two years. concerted movement by
the liquor interests to make him governor.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22
CHICAGO. October 81, 1908.
Dear Sir:

interest and vital Importance
to voters States
ATTORNEY OF this County,
ror the officer What should qualifications beP
havekn Mr.. the candidate for States
have
him practice
men office
merits all citizens
lawyer OF great
connection with my defense
OF the actions brought
enforce the so-ca Closing
La Junta tribune., 1912-07-06
Good Roads Meeting in Denver.

The number of visiting motor par.
ties In Colorado thi. year" says n
n Higgins. of Pueblo. president of
IN. Colorado Good Roads Association,
is showing Colorado p.opi. IN. prac.
teal rosul, Of good road building
Business men. as we'll a. farmers are
now becoming n. most enthusiastic
good road supporters. Tn. con,eh-
tion soon 10 b. held In Denver. under
tn" auspices of the county commits.
sioncrs. the Greater Colorado High.
way Association and tn. Colorado
Good Roads Association viii b. one
- N" largest gatherings ever held
Al tina, meeting the part that Ropd
roads Will play In the coming cam
palxn will be discussed. and no can
dldst~ will rroeiv. the support u N.
good roads people ani~ss they pl~Ag.
themselves 10 b~ sctive In this wosl
which y of more Importance 10 th'
STATE thsa anything else.
"TAs enact cate - this neetin,
Will ssoa ~ announced. s1A Il vii
ians1tstsiy bssss1s the prmar,
elscstoa y ~ wv 0epeembss iotA.