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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

some minds are liable! To take from
a man his wife by subtle and under
hand methods, to rob him of that
which mikes life dear and sweet
there vas nothing dishonorable in
that! Tut to take his life, thing of
infinitely less moment. by the same
process-that was not to be thought
Of In Armstrong; code il was right,
1t was imperative, to confront a man
with the truth and take the consequent
ces; but to confront woman with lie
and take her body and soul, if SO be she
might be gained, was equally admir-
able. And there are other souls than
Armstrong; in which this moral in
consistency and obliquity about men
and women has Judgment.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
Hero Is Without a Job

they can put in the field a total of
nine companies of $50 men and 3S Of
ficers, commanded by marshal. The
army on peace footing consists of
one company of go men. The most
amusing of all the armies" how
ever, is that Of Liberia. That coun-
try's fighting force is composed of 700
men and 500 officers; but the latter
are evidently deemed very terrible by
their own government. since the re.
public issues proclamations of neu
trality when wars break out between
any of the powers
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
slmnle sneIIina Move.

A conference between representa-
tives Of British and American societies
to extend the movement for simpli
fication Of English spelling has just
been held at University college in Eng
land, with large number Of profess
sors connected with English UNIVERSE
ties, and the following from America:
DR.. James e. Bright of Johns Hopkins
university. Charles H. Grandgent of
Harvard university, DR.. George
Hempl of Leland Stanford university
and DR.. Brander Matthews and Dr.
Calvin Thomas Of Columbia univer-
sity. The proceedings were private,
but report of the conference will
doubtless be made public after it has
been submitted to the societies repre-
scented.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

There are % orphanages in the
Turkish empire, conducted by Ameri-
cans, enrolling 5000 inmates. In con-
nection with these orphanages an in
dustrial work has sprung up which
gives employment to over 10000 peo-
pie in addition to the orphans. The
work is largely done by the widows
and orphans and includes rug and
lace-making, various forms of en-
broidery, and other domestic work.
The product of these institutions find
market abroad.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
openlno Up Lhasa.

Lhasa, which is the capital OF
Tibet, for generations was known as
the Forbidden City, because of its
political and religious exclusiveness.
In 1904 British armed expedition
opened the mysterious old city. Pre-
vious to that time practically every
European traveller had been stopped
In his efforts to reach the place. The
population is Lhasa is about $4,000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
COULDN'T Happen to Them.

Mike got Job moving some kegs
Of powder, and, to the alarm of his
foreman, was discovered smoking at
his work.
"Je-ru-sa-lem!" exclaimed the fore
man. "Do you know what happened
when man smoked at this job some
years ago? There was an explosion
that blew up a dozen men,"
'"That couldn't happen here" re-
turned Mike calmly.
why not?
"'Cause there's only you and me"
was the reply."-Everybody's Maya
zine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
WORLDS Smallest Armies.

II ever the dream Of the disarma-
ment OF the world shall be realized
there are several countries that would
not have much to do In this line, as.
for instance, Monaco. whose army con-
sists OF rs guards, rs carabineers and
90 firemen. The next smallest army is
that of Luxembourg, with 135 gen.
darmes, ITO volunteers and 80 musi-
clans. In the Republic Of San -Marino
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

watching him silently. This is cozy.
A warm, comfortable room, something
to eat served by the finest woman in
the world. the prettiest girl on earth
to look at-what more could a man de-
sire? This is the way it's going to be
always in the future"
You have no warrant whatever for
saying or hoping that" answered the
girl slowly but decisively.
Have not?" asked the man quick
ly. did you not say to me a little
while ago that you liked me better
than any man you had ever met and
that might win you II could? Well.
! can. and what's more. will In spite
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

Enid" he cried.
Naturally he thought the look Of ex-
lpectant happiness he had surprised
upon her face was for him and he
accounted for its sudden disappear
ance by the shock of his unexpected.
unannounced, abrupt, entrance.
The warm color had flushed her
face, but as she stared at him her az
pect rapidly changed. She grew paler.
The happy light that had shone in her
eyes faded away and as he approached
her she shrank back.
"You!" she exclaimed almost in ter
Eor.
YES" he answered smilingly, 7
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
Too Much of a Good Thing.

Il was very happy" said the profes-
sor, when, after years of wooing, she
finally said Yes"
but why did you break the engage
ment so soon after?' asked his friend.
Man, it was she that dissolved it"
Really" said his friend. "How did
that happen?"
ut was due to my accursed absent
mindedness. When, few days later,
! called at her home, again asked her
to marry, me-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
A plannosls.

What's the matter with your hus-
band, Mrs. Mixey?"
"The doctor says he's got bad at
tack of ammonia"
Then guess it's apt, to be fatal.
for it's bound to take his breath.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
nInlnmacx

MRS. links always has such good
time when she goes anywhere. How
does she manage to convey the impress
sion she is widow"
She always makes an allusion
to her tardy husband as my late
husband"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

The woman who cares for a clean,
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath,
will find Paxtine Antiseptic JOY for
ever. At druggists, Csc box or sent
postpaid on receipt OF price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston. Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
Cause Of the Delay.

Strange those two nations do not
declare war"
They are haggling about what per-
centage each is to get of the moving
picture receipts"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
Innnortant to Mothera
Remarkable FInanclerIna.

Figures don't lie,"
Don't they? Here's an item from
New York that says policeman there
saved $4,000 in a month from his sal
airy Of $4,000. Those figures must lie,
for they won't stand"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infammar
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
1t takes more than beauty sleep to
put some compilations in condition.

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and makes
the skin smooth. All druggists. rs and SOC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12
After Dark.

After Dark.
Honest as the day is long, eh?"
Absolutely. But you'd better keep
your chicken coop locked"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-12

Many man can't even do his duty
without feeling that he is doing more
than his share.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
HEARING TODAY
At ATLANTA ON
BOND ISSUE
PARTIES INTERESTED THERE
viii Be Strenuous Legal Fight
Before the Commission

There is much interest in the hear
ing that will be conducted today in
Atlanta before the railroad commits
sion of Georgia as to whether the To-
cal Gas and Electric Company will
be granted the right to issue $340,00o
of bonds for which they petitioned tte
commission
Representatives of both the Gas
and Electric Company and the city
of Americus have gone to Atlanta 70
be present at the meeting and to pre-
sent arguments that are to be offer d
by the two parties interested in plac-
ing the matter before the railroad
commission Many papers relative 10
the matter have been filed, and will
be taken into consideration before the
decision of the railroad commission is
announced.
Many of the party went up yester-
day, while some of them went up as
early as Monday. Mr.. Robert L. Ma
nard will appear as attorney for the
Gas and Electric Company, while Mr.
]. E. Sheppard will act in that capa-
city for the city officials Altogether
the meeting will develop some inter
esting phases of the questions involy-
ed. phases which have not been SO
thoroughly discussed in very long
time Representing the company be-
side their attorney, will be President
Nisbet. Electrical Expert Yearance,
Supt. Hagarty and, perhaps, others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
c[NTRALLY LOCATED REALTY
BROUGHT YESTERDAY $13,5OO
Sbprock and Company Closed Deal With A. ". Smith Fur
niure COmpany-VaIue Of Property Has Almost
DOubIed Since 1t Was Last Sold.

block an equal width to Windsor
street, and also the two-story brick
building fronting Windsor street.
The sale was made for the A. W.
Smith Furniture Co. by Arthur (
Westbrook, real estate agents. The
consideration reported was the round
sum of $13,5OO. With the exception
of one smaller lot near by, this sale
takes up the only remaining vacant
property in that part of the business
district, and this will be vacant for a
brief time only.
While Messrs. Sherlock & Co. have
not formulated definite building plans
as yet, they announce that the Lee
street frontage will be built up at
once in store houses, there being room
sufficient for four stores of twenty
feet width, or three of nearly thirty
feet width This will be determined
a little later when architects submit
plans for their approval. The build
ings will be of two, possibly three,
stories high, and Mr.. Sherlock states
that any suggestion looking to the
building of theatre would recei =
the consideration of his firm He
states that the project is entirely
feasible one The theatre could be
located on the second floor, with en-
trance on Lee street and exits by IN
alley on either side of the building.
The purchase yesterday, as stated,
includes the two story brick building
occupied by Mr. Gaines on the ground
floor and the Clay cigar factory on
the second floor. This building will
remain as at present, and the im-
provements contemplated by the pur-
chasers will be confined to buildings
on the Lee street frontage. The price
paid for the property reflects the ever
increasing value of we'll located real
ty in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
BROKE news GENTLY
TO SCHOOL TEACHERS
Supt. Miller Tells Them to.
Prepare For Exams

The normal class of the teachers in
the Americus schools had its regular
monthly meeting yesterday. Much in
terest centered in this meeting, as
it was to receive a report from Supt.
Miller as to the result of his recent
interview with State School Commits
cioner Pound relative to the state
examination all teachers are to be
required to pass.
1t had been thought that there
might be some relaxation in the state
order, SO as to exempt from the ex-
aminations teachers who had been in
the service for some years, and who
have given satisfaction Supt. Miller
brought the. teachers no such conso-
lation, however.
There is nothing for you all to
do" said he to the assembled teachers
yesterday, but to prepare to take the
examinations on June IA and 10
The state authorities adhere rigid!y
to the program they have announced,
and We must all conform to it."
There were many sighs in the audi,
ence perhaps a tear or two glistened
in eyes turned upon the superintend-
ent, and then the teachers went ont
INTO the brisk air to talk it over on the
fTay home.
The local school authorities have tn :
riyilege of preparing the examina-
tions, but they must be submitted t.
the approval of the state commission
er. 1t has not been decided whethei
this will be done or the questions pre-.
pared by the state used.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
JONES WILL GIVE
FIELDER A HARD FIGHT

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 6.---Attorney Gen
eral T. s Fielder is going to have to
make a hard fight for the retention OF
his office with Hon. w. r. Jones Of
Mariwether as his opponent. Judge
Jones has made his reputation as a
legislator and particularly as chair
man of the House Appropriation Co'-
mittee. Mr.. Fielder has been mucn
talked OF as possible candidate for
Governor, but the indications are that
his race this year will be to hold the
office he now occupies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
LOWER RATES
Seem TO BE
IMPOSSIBLE
WITH LATE IMPROVEMENTS
investigations Show Three
Things Still Needed

That it will be impossible for Amer
icus to secure lower rates on fire iE-
surance until three further improve
ments have been made was the gist II
a communication sent recently by Sec
retary Davenport, of the Southeastern
Tariff Association to Secretary Cla'-
ence j. White, of the local Board OF
Trade. The three improvements mel,,
toned in the letter are paved streets
in residence section, another fire sta
ton and an improved fire alarm sys-
tenn
If Lee street could be paved to th,s
city limits, it is believed that this re-
quirement of the fire insurance trust
would be met satisfactorily When it
comes to securing this Improvement.
which is much needed outside of it's
relation to fire insurance rates, it
seems that some time will be requic-
ed for its realization. This will, pro-
bably, be the first of the three re-
1hii ClllChlo w We IulllllCu, uOWGNST.
The matter of another fire station
has already been discussed, but it
does not seem feasible at this time.
as the new auto fire truck has made
all parts of the city easily accessible
in case of fire The expense that would
be attached to the maintenance of such
station will likely bar it from being
realized any time soon, as the good
results to be obtained from it do noe
equal the trouble and expense neces-
sary to maintain it.
The third requisite. a fire alarm
system, would be more expensive as
regards its establishment than eithF
| of the other two. The system in usS
practically everywhere is the Came
well fire alarm system, operated eler-
trically. This system embraces the
places of fire alarm boxes throughout
the entire city, and the cost of it would
be considerable, even after the fire
alarm apparatus had been installed.
for a central station must be main-
tanned.
From these tersely stated facts, i.
would seem that the day is yet far
distant when Americus will enjoy any
substantial reduction in its insurance
rates, notwithstanding the fact that
If Justice were done the city an insnf-
ance rate would be lower, perha"s.
than any other city of its size in Geor-
gia. .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
THOUGHT that CITY TAX PAYERS nm
NOT PAY ANY TAXES TO THE COUNTY
tRRONEOUS idea OTHERS In THE COUNTY MAY ENTERTAIN
As Matter Of Fact Americus Tax Payers Pay Great
the Money Spent on the County Roads

Some men living in Sumter county
seem to labor under the impression
that the people living inside the cor
porate limits of Americus do not paw
county taxes. Nothing, of course.
could be farther from the truth, nor
more calculated to lead to wrong i'm
pressions and opinions along other
lines. But that it is entertained bv
some men, and allowed to govern their
sentiments, is shown by an incident
that occurred yesterday.
One of the county commissioners liy-
ing in Americus was accosted by a
planter living at some distance froll
the city and a discussion of the good
roads work begun After a brief talk.
the planter said
My opinion is that you should re-
sign from the Board of County Com
missioners. l do not think that man
living in the city has any right on
the board. The commissioners should
all be from the country. We pay the
taxes and we should choose the entire
board"
The commissioner had heard some.
what similar comments as to the tax
paying before. Turning to the man,
he said:
DO you really believe that the ci,I-
zens of Americus do not pay
county taxes, and that the taxes used
by the county in its work all come
from the people living outside of the
city,"
Certainly" was the reply. "Isn t
that the fact?"
NO, decidedly not" was the PROMPT
reply. "The taxpayers of Americus
provide probably two-thirds, if not
much more, of the taxes collected by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
WOMEN HOLD SIX BIG
JOBS IN CLEVELAND

Cleveland, o., Feb. 6.-Women rap
idly are forging to the front in the ad-
ministration of Clevelandls govern
ment and civic affairs. Within tn :
last year no less than six have posts
of Importance that have hitherto been
filed by men.
Chief, perhaps, in the list of posit-
ions to which women will have sue
ceeded is that of superintendent Of
public schools, to which Miss Harriet
IL. Keeler is slated for election to-day.
Other women office-holders are:
Miss Mildred Chadsey, chief of san
itary police; Miss Frances Tanning, in
charge of outdoor relief; Mrs. Sarah
E. Heyre, clerk of the school board !;
Miss Linda Eastman, assistant chief of
libraries, and Mrs. Virginia T. Green,
member of the school board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
MANY CANDIDATES HAVE ANNOUNCED
FOR THE VARIOUS COUNTY OFFICES
Announcements Fell Thick and Fast lestGFdIhGrG are Sill Some Offices However,
For Which No Announcements at all Have Been Made "A

r. Heys, who will act as deputy clerk.
Mr.. Allen, assisted by Mr.. Heys, has
filled the position to which he aspires
for reelection in a manner that has
been most acceptable. In the hands Of
two such capable, courteous and trust
worthy officials the affairs of the
clerks office have been managed as
carefully and efficiently as could be
desired
For the offices of tax collector and
tax receiver the names of Mr.. l. B.
Small and Mr.. John T. Howell are
announced in todays issue as candi-
dates for reelection. These two faith
full county officials have labored faitn-
fully and we'll together in performing
the duties of these Offices which are
closely related. The reelection ri
these officials will insure the same
careful and faithful management Of
matter pertaining to taxes which has
characterized this work during the time
these two worthy officials have held
it.
Captain P. H. Williams today an
nounces his candidacy for reelection
TO the office of county treasurer, a
position which he has filled for a
long time in a manner which has as
sured his reelection as each primary
has rp'sed The announcement of
Mr. H. D. Watts for the same position
also appears in this issue Both of
these aspirants for the position OF
treasurer are Confederate veterans.
Each has a strong following here and
many friends throughout the county.
The only candidate who has an
nounced for the position of coroner is
Mr. Ed Jenkins. Mr.. Jenkins is we'll
known to the voters of the county, and
there will doubtless be no opposition
to develop against his candidacy. H.
has proved an efficient officer during
his term of service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07

Yesterday was a day of lively devel-
opment in political circles, as it mark
ed the entrance into the race of ma
jority of the aspirants for the va
rious county offices. The race may be
said to be well under way at this time,
as the announcements of yesterday
show the lineup pretty we'll.
That there will be other announce
ments, however, goes without saying,
as there are other candidates for
some of the positions that are to he
filled, who will surely announce soon
unless reports now current are no.,
to be credited. 1t is also firmly be-
lieved that there will be several of
the county officers who will not have
opposition at ALL
Candidates have already announced
fer the following positions: Judge
of the City court, ordinary, sheriff,
clerk, tax collector, tax receiver,
treasurer and coroner. OF this num-
ber the ones who have no OPPOSITION
'hus far are the ordinary, clerk, tax
collector, tax receiver and coroner.
The one candidate for the City court
iuigeshiD who ha formally annouuc-
II is Mr. Y il. Harper That tn2,e
W.T. ~, Ger candidates for this u
SitiOn is 0rac: ally an assured ''Ct,
as there have been several names
mentioned in this connection. The
names of Messrs. J. E. Sheppard, W
T. Lane and j.. R. Ellis have been
mentioned in connection with this
Office So far no one has formally
announced for the position of solicitor
of the City court.
Captain John A Cobb, who has long
served the county efficiently and acr
ceptably as judge of the Court of Or
binary, is again a candidate for that
position. The friends of Captain Cobb
in the county are, indeed numerous,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-07
PUSHING SLATON
AFTER BACON'S SEAT
But Jack is Shy About Enter
ing Contest

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 6.-Efforts to ge-
the president of the Senate and former
Governor, John NJ. Slaton, into the
race for the United States Senate
against Senator A. o. Bacon, which
undoubtedly have been made, are be-
lieved to be the work of enemies rath-
er than friends, according to those
who stand close to Mr.. Slaton.
Jack" Slaton, however, is too
shrewd to fall for anything like thai.
According to all accounts Mr.. Slaton
has a pretty smooth road ahead of him
in the Governors race. Not. one OF
those in his own faction wants to run
against him: even the strongest OF
them are predicting their possible
candidacy upon some contingency that
may keep him out of the race.
On the other hand Murphey Gambler,
chairman of the Railroad Commission,
and regarded as the strongest man the
Hoke Smith faction could put forwarc,
has declined to make the race this
year. and no other Richmond" has
appeared in the field.
Mr.. Slaton's friends believe that the
efforts which have undoubtedly been
made in quiet way to get him to run
for senator against Mr.. Bacon are i
product of the politics of the other
side which has not as yet located a
candidate to fight him for Governor
with any hope of success.
Senator Bacon, however is too well
entrenched in the good graces of the
people of Georgia; besides, Georgia
cannot afford to turn down the Dem1-
cratic leader in the United States
Senate and the ranking Democrat on
| the most important committe in tina
| body.
With the record he has made, Sen
ator Bacon, in the senate, is an asse'
of the state, valuable asset, ana thc
man who beats him has got to be d
pretty big potato"
1t may be set down as a certainty
that Mr.. Slaton is not going to put hi:
head into any such lions mouth as
this. He is slated to make the rae
for governor. and there is every indi
cation that he will conform to tn
slate.