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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
WILL MEAN A LARGE INCREASE In THE
MONTHLY PAY ROLL AT THIS POINT
PLENTY OF WORK ON HAND AND
AHEAD-MAY INCREASE FORCES.

The Americus shops of the Sea-
board railway have just resumed the
fall time schedule of working hours,
10 the eratifo alton of the two hun
dr,d or more employees engaged il
the several departments there. The
new schedule of work hours went
into effect day or two ago and sup
planted the short hour" schedule
under which the shops have been
operated since December.
Until quite recently the employees
have been working only five days of
eight hours each week, while under
the new schedule just effective they
will work six days of nine hours each,
an addition of fourteen hours each,
weekly.
lust at this time the shops have
abol all the work that can be dis
POSED of readily with the present
fore e. and it is not unlikely that al
increase in some of the departments
will be made at an early date All of
the repair work of the fourth divis-
ion, Savannah to Montgomery and
branch lines, is done at the Americas
shops.
1t is an enterprise of which Ameri-
Gus is proud and is always pleased 10
see fostered at the hands of the
company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
WATTERSON SAYS WILSON
DARE NOT FACE FACTS

Columbia, s. c., January 31.-Col
Henry Watterson, who is lecturins
here, said today:
THE refusal of Governor Woodrow
Wilson to submit an issue of veracity
raised hy himself to tribunal having
due regard for the rights of their par
ties, which l proposed, should and, |
think, will be regarded by fair mind
ed people as confession that he dare
not face the facts.
"As to those democrats who have
made hero of Wilson because of
his break with Harvey. how shall they
square themselves with the eternal
verities now that they learn that Will
son and Harvey are weeping upon
one another's bosom%
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
FnITOR RAINEY Turns HIS BACK
ON SHARES OF POLITICAL LIFE
He Has Refused to Enter Political Arena, Where Mud and
Other Things are SIuRg Says Lite as Country
Editor Suits Him Thoroughly

ed hut my judgment tells me othe"-
viea If might be best for the state,
hut if would not be best for me- |
have seen so many men whose cha'-
actar in private life was without blot
or blemish go down in almost disgrace
once they entered the whirlpool OF
practical politics. Going over the
list as | know them l cannot recall
single man, from those who have held
the governorship down to the consta-
blee in our militia districts, who has
not suffered from holding public OF
flee and who would not have been
happier and possibly better had he
not done so.
"It is a regrettable fact that IT
these DAYS and times man holds po-
litical office at the risk of losing his
reputation. his peace of mind, his hap
niness. and his money No matter
how honest he may be, nor how nara
r. nav strive. to do his duty intelll-
gently and conscientiously, his mo-
tiyes are frequently misunderstood
his conduct impunged, his character
! assailed and all that is near and dear
to him swept away by the foul breath
Of suspicion. He has to bootlick the
nubIic or be defeated. He is not his
own master. He cannot think his owr
thoughts nor act his own acts. His
ear must be kept to the ground t.
see what rumblings he can hear, tina
he may catch the drift of public sen
timent and get on the band wagon IL
advance Cf the camp followers.
"My life as country editor is YER
congenial to me. am my own mas
Ter | can think my own thoughts ant
act my own acts. can look tn
whole world in the face and tell !
politically to go to-Bunker's Hill
For their good opinion am CRATE
full to those partial friends who hav
done me the honor to propose m
name for the high and responsible
oF,e of railroad commissioner"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
ONLY TWO BANKRUPTCY CASES
IN SUMTER COUNTY DURING 1911
RCURD FOR THIS COUNTY DURING YEAR JUST CLOSED WAS CLEAN One As
REGARDS BANKRUPTCY CASES. The TWO CASES ON RECORD WERE
VERY SMALL ONES

Sumter county's record for the
year 1911 as regards cases in bank
ruptcy was a clean one, there being
only two small bankruptcy cases re-
corded during that time, according
to Mr.. Hollis Fort, referee in bank
ruptcy for Sumter, Crisp and Ma
con counties.
When the wide territory covered
by Sumter is taken into considera-
ton, and the fact that it is thickly
populated and includes a great many
large and small business firms and
houses. it will be seen that the re-
port of only two bankruptcy cases
for all of last year was indeed a
splendid record.
Further consideration brings to
light that the two cases which oc-
Cured, though they happened right
in the city of Americus, were very
small indeed. In fact, both the
cases involved only comparatively
small amount, so that the record here
may be said to be practically withon
blemish in this particular.
This is one of the most prominen
reasons for the general prosperity
3 that has characterized the city D
Americus and the county Of sumte
during the last year, as there is n
better barometer for the business &C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
TuTFR tn RE BLOWN ASUNDER
With DYNAMITE Hereafter
Ih to Re- Shattered In All Directions By EnterprSng
Farmers Of County

cane in more than two or three
inches. No matter how hard the clay,
it is broken up three or four feet
deep. The dryer the ground, of
course, the more effective the Dene-
fits. Yesterday the ground was wet
and heavy and the hard-pan of clay
was thick and almost like stone. But
the dynamite charges tore up things
beneath the surface in a marvellous
manner, while the top was hardly
disturbed.
One hundred and sixty charges are
required to dynamite an acre. Two
men can, in this way, sub-soil an
acre in day. Once this is done, it
is pointed out, the fear of drought
is removed The rains penetrate the
earth three to four feet and are held
in suspense by it. The cracks and
Crevices created by the explosion fiji
with water, a perfect reservoir for
plant life when the dry season comes
Not only is plant life in dry spells
benefited, but in prolonged rainy
spells the earth is able to absorb the
water and the plants are not injured
as under former conditions. Dyna
miting the soil acts in two ways, it
will be seen, making the soil care for
the water in wet spells, and provid-
ing water for dry spells.
Those who saw the dynamiting
Yesterday felt the logic of the claims
Dynamiting the farms promises to
be the popular move from now on
Sumter is going in the Mcnamara line
on a wholesale scale from now on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01

tivities of a community than the
fact that there have been but very
few failures in business way in that
section for an entire year.
The record made by Sumter coun-
ty during last year was second 20
none in the entire district, when the
volume OF business and the number
of firms doing business in this coun-
ty as compared with others is taken
into consideration. In fact, the en-
tire Third district has been remarka-
bly, free from business failures dur
ing the last year, as no county in
the district shows more than very
few cases of bankruptcy of any mag
nitude.
Mr.. Fort is authority for the state
ment that the business year in Sum-
ter county, as regards the very small
number or failures, is exceptional
since he has been identified with the
conduct of bankruptcy matters here
Mr.. Fort has consented to prepare al
article dealing with the financial sol
idity of Sumter county and this sec
tion for the special edition of TIL
Times-Recorder, in which not only
these very gratifying facts will b
stressed but also many others tha
will be Of great interest to the peo'
pie Of this county and the entire sec
ltion
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
SEABOARD SHOPS At AMERICUS NOW
GO BACK TO A.ULL time WORK
The Men viii Get in Full Six Days Week In the Future
at the AmGriCuS Shops

cheese straws and sandwiches were
served by the committee, assisted by
Miss Maude Williamson. To Col. C.
R. McCrory prize for having the
biggest foot was awarded, while Col
j. H. Cheney received a pair of socks
for the best description of the kind
of dress his wife wore when they
were married Over twenty-five do.-
lars was realized from the contents
Of the little socks tht were sent in.
In drawing for lovely lunch cloth
contributed by Mrs. G.. P. DeWolf, of
Mexico, Mrs. j. B. Williamson drew
the lucky number. The affair will
be long remembered by all who were
present, and many thanks are due the
committee for such a splendid enter
tainment.
Mrs. j. c. Rainy and Mrs. E. L.
Bridges were shopping in Americas
Tuesday.
Messrs. E E. Collins, Henry Dyess,
J. H. Cheney and L. G. Stewart en-
joyed hunt at Stewards Mill this
week
Miss Hattie Belle Lightner, #
Ideal, is the charming guest of DR..
and Mrs. ]. S. Lightner this week
week.
Miss Julia Peacock spent a few
days pleasantly in Ideal the past
Mrs C. H. Smith left last Friday to
attend the missionary meeting in Al
bany. From thence she will go to
Norman Park, where she will visit
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Slappey, of La
Crosse, were recent visitors to rela-
tives here.
Miss Irene Wall. of Wallis Cross
ing, spent a portion of the past week
with friends in Ellaville.
Dr. and Mrs. c. P. Davis and child
rem, of Americus, were weekend
guests of Mrs. Lilly Dixon.
John w. SILVER of Americus made
business trip here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. L. Eason and
Miss Flossie Eason were shopping il
Americus Friday. i
Miss Susie Stearn is the charming
guest of her sister Mrs. J. B. Smith,
at her home on College street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hale left
this week for Alabama, where they
will in the future reside.
Rev. r. f. Bailey has returned from
the ministers meeting at Cuthbert.
Mr.. r. NJ. Murphy has returned af-
ter spending a week with relatives IN
Columbus to his home here.
Mr.. Clarence Price is snending some
time at his home near Waverly Hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Stevens and
family autoed to Putnam Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Willie Whitehead. who has
been spending several weeks here with
relatives, has returned to her home
at Wayerly Hall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
SCHLEY'S CAPITALl
IS full OF LIFE
Many Happenings Of the Week
at ElIdVille

Ellaville, Ga, Jnuary 31.-One Of
the most unique as we'll as interest,"
ing entertainments that has ever been
given here was the Sock Social"
which took place at Castle Hall on
last Thursday evening. A committee
composed of Mrs. E. L. Bridges. Mrs.
]. H. Cheney, Mrs. C. r. McCrory, Mrs
J. F. Woods and Mrs w. D. Murray
had the affair in charge, which was
given for the benefit of the Confed-
crate monument The immense lodge
room was beautifully decorated with
red carnations, Boston sword ferns
and poinsettas and with its two
great open freplaces formed a splen-
did place for the entertainment ri
the two hundred guests invited.
In one of the ante-rooms coffee,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
Will REACH
$4,000 BALES
FOR SEASON
BEST RECORD BEAT BY 5000
Local Crop and Seed Brought
$2,75O,OOO

With warehouse receipts aggrega.-
ing near $4,000 bales wagon cotton,
Americus warehousemen are conf
dent of at least another thousand
bales during the current month cf
February, thus making a round total
of $4,000 bales for the season of 1911.
Actual warehouse receipts to last
night were 1880 bales, and as the
staple continues to come in at the
rate of so to 100 bales daily the total
receipts may even exceed the 45,-
900 mark, thus breaking all previous
warehouse records in Americus by s.
600 bales, the greatest receipts for
any previous season having been 81,
900 bales.
This cotton is designated wagon
cotton" strictly, coming direct from
the farms of Sumter and neighboring
counties. 1t is sold here and the
proceeds largely spent among Ameri-
Gus merchants. Estimated at an av
erage price of ten cents per pound,
this crop of $4,000 bales was worth
just two and quarter million dol
lars to the farmers of this county and
vicinity, who produced it, exclusive
of seed.
The recent crop was the greatest
ever produced, and in many fields
about Americus the pickers are still
busy with the hundreds of bales yet
to be harvested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
WAS SURPRISED WHEN
HE STUDIED AMERICUS
Electrical Expert Had Not
Expected City Like This

Mr.. w. b. Yearance, the electrical
expert, who is now making an ex-
haustive study of the local plant and
it's service and charges, with view
to making a complete report on it to
its present owners, with such rec
concentrations as his judgment may
dictate, has found sufficient time %
go over the city and view it from
another standpoint than that of the
professional man with chronological
training.
Il have been exceedingly pleased
with Americus,' said the New Yorker
yesterday. 81 have gone over the
business district and noted the signs
apparent on every side of an active
up-to-date and prosperous commercial
| life here, and have done considerable
walking in the residence section and
| been surprised at the well kept
streets, the we'll paved sidewalks and
the many attractive homes, evidenc-
| ing the comfort in which the people
here live. / can now we'll appreciate
that Americas is, indeed, thriving
town, one that holds many surprises
to the visitor who knows its popula-
ton, and is hardly prepared for the
| evidences of wealth, stability and
high standard of development that
meet one on ali sides will GER
tainly carry away highly favorable
impression.
Mr. Yearance will probably remain
in the city the remainder of the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01

Editor E. l.. Rainey, the ef1lclehI
and widely known editor of the Ia"
son News, has immortalized hlmseN
bv refusing to yield to the entreaIle'
of his friends and enter the race lo'
a place on the state railroad COM
mission. AS it is very unusual All
this day for any man to retuse "
or+or anv race when his friends urge
him to do so, the action OF EolVo'
Rainey in turning his back Oh INC
snares of political life is all t"e
more unusual.
The full text of the card when mas
baon sent out by the Dawson editor
thanking his many friends for their
kindly comment and proffers OF alu'
is as follows:
oHaving recently been mentioned
bv MANY of the newspapers OF the
state as a prospective candidate 10Y
ihe Office Of railroad comnllSsion0'
and friends at home and elseWheie
having proffered their support ana
Urged that l enter the race a s'a'e
ment from me seems to be neceSe"i >
81 am human-most people say
am intensely so-and, like all ueoi
qians the holding of office appealS
me For this reason, l would ike 'c
he member of the railroad oo'"
mission. - =,
81 am also egotistical, like all -
NV. friends and believe couiu IL
the Office completely-as well as any
who have ever held it, or who nov
hold it. -,
81 also like to have nice thinss sa''
about me, and my vanity has Oee'
tickled by the complimentary NO
tices that have been given me by M
brethren of the press. They are al
true. end, therefore, l know them =
be sincere. ~. /.
"These things and an amDltion
become famous, II not famous
e prompt me to run and be eiec'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
MEETING WAS
PROFITABLE
FOR FARMERS
AT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Demonstrations We're Given
in Use Of Dynamite.

According to previous announce
ment, the workers of the farm demor-
stration force in Georgia conducted a
meeting of the farmers of this county
at the Auditorium of the Agricultural
College yesterday. A good crowd was
in attendance and manifested con-
siderable interest in the subjects dis
cussed.
The main subject of discussion WAS
the more intelligent use of CONNER
cial fertilizers as presented by MIR.
J. G. Oliver, of the United States farm
demonstration work, as it pertains to
a knowledge of the soil supply of fer
tilizer elements, draughts made on this
supply by growing different crops, and
ways and means of keeping up and
adding to the fertility of the soil.
Another feature of the talk on this
by Mr.. Oliver, who is district agent
for the farm demonstration work for
South Georgia, was the calling atten-
ton and showing by figures how the
farmers lose by not buying fertilizers
on a basis of pounds of plant food
rather than the ton of material,
bringing out the fact that the farmer
not only loses in purchase money but
almost always buys lower grade OF
material than would be the case were
h to buy on a plant food basis. Sew
eral of the farmers present Joined II
the discussion and made it more in
teresting and beneficial
Mr.. G. v. Cunningham, who has
charge of the demonstration work in
Sumter county and also the agriodl-
tural department of the college, gave
a summary of the demonstrations con-
Quoted last year in which he said the
average yields per acre after the dem
onstration methods were fifty-two
bushels of corn and 1910 pounds seed
cotton. This shows what our soils OF
this section are CAPABLE of producing
when handled intelligently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
EVENTRAIN FROM MACON
MAY BE HELD BACH

Macon, Ga, January 31.-A change
division train of the Central of
Georgia railway, now leaving Macon
for Albany will probably be made in
a few days. 1t is likely that the train
will depart at 5 o'clock. This will
give the people more time in Macon.
and will allow the two incoming
trains on this division to clear the
single track between Macon and
Fort Valley before the outgoing train
departs. 1t is believed that this sched-
ule will give general satisfaction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
VIRGINIANS WANT REMAINS
OF LIGHT HORSE HARRY

Richmond, Va, January 31.-The
citizens of Rockbridge county want
the remains of Light Horse Harry"
Lee, now resting in the cemetery on
Cumberland Island, Georgia, brought
to Lexington, Va. and placed within
the Lee family tomb. Light Horse
Harry" Lee was the father of Gen.
Robert E. Lee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
THIS BALL PLAYER IS
TO FIX OWN SALARY

Minneapolis, jan 31.-George Ca
prom, former star on the University
of Minnesota football team, and who
two seasons ago made. a good record
to minor league baseball, has recei7-
ed contract from Barney Dreyfus.
manager of the Pittsburg National
league team. The salary to be paid
Capron was left for him to decide
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
TOLSTOPS WIDOW GETS
PENSION FROM EMPEROR

st. Petersburg, January 31-The
Russian Emperor has granted pen
sion to the widow of Tolstol VINO
hereafter will receive 10000 roubleS
($5,O0O) year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-01
TAFT is HAPPY: OHIO
is ASSURED TO HIM

Columbus. O.. January S1---Presi-
dent Taft will go back to Washington
tomorro with assurances from the
majority of state republican leaders
that Ohio will send delegation to
the Chicago convention pledged for
his denomination. This is the declew4
alton Of National Committeeman vo.
rxre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17
POLES

For the attraction next week the
 Pdai Players will present one of the
 Ueiasoo masterpieces. 'The Girl of
 the Golden West" a thrilling story of western life during the early days
 of the gold excitement in California: It is drama everyone should sees and there are many intensely dramatlc rsituations which serve to hold your interest at it's highest pitch until the final curtain.
 The locale of the play is a small . mining camp called Cloudy in the
 Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Girl, ! an orphan, Is the proprietress of the Polka Saloon, formerly conducted by , her father, and among her many ad- mirers Is one Jack Ranpce, gam0- /. Ter, and also sheriff of the section. | Rance in his own peculiarly off-hand way announces that he is going to make The Girl his wife. A fight ensues which is stopped by the en- trance of The Girl herself. About ; this time news is brought to the camp , of the hold up of the Wells Fargo ] of the daring bandit. During the description a stranger enters the sa- [ loon and immediately engages in a friendly conversation with The Girl. 1 This excites the jealousy of Rance tand he suspects him of being the stranger to her home for little talk and Rance follows him there and plays a game of cards with The Girl, the stakes being the life of the stranger on one hand and The Girl herself on the other The Girl wins and she and the stranger make their i escape across tine country fearing the vengeance of the gambling sheriff !; The scenic and electrical effects are beautiful and the play promises to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

to enjoy the novel pound pacfsage' social which had been planned by the| ladies of the church. Admission wa gained through a pound package cd anything the person wished to brfngl Afterwards the packages were solG at| auction by Fred Garry. This part of' the program was the source of muehl merriment. The contents of thel packages consisted of many varieties
 Mrs. Ella P. Hines is expected tol return to her home here next Mon \ day. She has been visiting her grand son, Joseph Hines in Schenectady. ' after passing the winter in Washing ton, D. c. She will return to Wash ! ington in the fall.
 MT. and Mrs. William Porter of' White street left this morning for Kansas City where MT. Porter will attend the convention of the Order of the Moose. MT. and Mrs. Porter west during which MT. Porter will do business for an oynter company at Oyster Bay.
 Some members of the PoofatucJc Yacht club complain that the dances supposed to be given for the benefit of the whole club never receive rIotf- flcation or invitations to these af- fairs. A few of the elect get to- gether in the name of the club and enjoy the dances to the exclusion of a portion of the membership which helps support the club.
 Sir Knights Wm. B. Bristol, George T. Jewell, Alfred Wakelee, EphriaIn Wakelee, Charles WakeIee, Bernard Judson, George Spa1l and Frank l.. Hanson attended the Masonic clam. bake at Danbury yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17
EUROPEAN BIOLOGISTS
 COMING TO EXPLORE :.
 MERIDEN MOUNTAINS

xMsriden,s Aug. 17-One of the most ,tMportant and interesting geological kinvestfgations made in Connacticut in keo1ne yeaas will be visit to this fcity next week of a party Of distin- Eguished gsologists and geographers Efrom Europe. The tour will be under 5North Rice, lof wesleyan. andst Profes- ] sor Isaiah Bowman, of Yale. ( The American Geograpaic Society will celebrate it's, Tooth Anniversary snext week bys an important gathering in New York, sand because Of the event a number of the great scientists of EEurope have been invited to attend sand they are ,pianning to come here. s-~ On Monday evening next they will hR0s to Yale and attend a lecture by Professor Bowman, who has just re- kturned from South America, where he made some important discoveries and on Tuesday morning they will come to Meriden where they will meet Profes- sor Rice. Dt isl expected that there will be some twenty Europeans in the party.
 l Dr. Rice gives out the information Ttliat the vicinity of Meriden is of un- kusuel interest to tue geologistsa and xed near West Peak. They will. also Evisit the old stone quarry and then Rinepect the mysterious "ashbed'' near fMt. Lamentation,
 This peculiar formation has puzzled hgeologists for many years, and they khaWe never been quite able to deter Ennine to what the conditions there are Edue.
 Geological faults and the erosions@of