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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
INCREASE INSURANCE RATE.
Modern Woodmen of America Plan
Bio Increase in Assessment.

Chicago, H., Jan. 27-The propo-
sition for a revision upwards of the
Modern Woodmen insurance rates,
was adopted at the convention OF that
order here today.
The plan increases the rate from
fifty to one hundred per cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
Stubbs May Not See Teddy.

New York, y. Y. Jan. 27.-Gover-
nor Stubbs of Kansas reached New
York today. Roosevelt spent the
dar at Oyster Bay and StubDs could
not say whether he would see the
former president before leaving New
York or not. Stubs will address the
Kansas Society here Monday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
Died.

\. w. Bigham died at $50 Satur-
day night on street. southwest
The funeral will be held at 2:3O
Sunday afternoon. Seven orphan
children survive him. The mother
has been dead several months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
Shelled Sarqes Also.

Paris. Jan. 27.-The Italian vessels,
which seized the Tavigano also shell
ed several barges. The incident oc-
Cured in French waters and the in
dignation here is great
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
FRANCE INDIGNANT
At THE ITALIANS
SMELLING VESSELS IN FRENCH
WATERS INCREASES FEELING
AGAINST ITALY.

Rome, Jan. 27.-The French pas
senger steamer Tavigane, which was
seized by Italian torpedo boats last
night off Biban, Tunis, has been re
leased.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
MINERS AFTER BOY SCOUTS.
No Member of Boy Scouts Can Be
Member of Miners Union.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 27.-The
boy scott movement came under the
ban of the United Mine Workers to-
day. The convention adopted an
providing that no one
connected with the boy scouts shall
be allowed in the miners union.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
Advance in Crude OIL.

Independence, Kan, Jan. 27.-An
advance of from two cents to fifty
seven in Mid-Continent crude oil by
the Prairie Oil & Gas company was
announced today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
PRESIDENT SUN VAT SEN SAYS
MANCHU DYNASTY MUST ABDI-
CATE BY MONDAY MORNING.
IMPERIAL GENERAL INJURED
General LANG P, High, Manchu Off,
cial, Perhaps Fatally Injured by
Bomb-Man Who Attempted AS
sassination is Killed.

San Francisco, Calf, Jan. u
President Sun Vat Sen has issued an
ultimatum declaring that the Manchu
throne must be abdicated by eight
o'clock on the morning OF January
10Th, the day set for the ending ol
the armistice between the govern
ment and the republicans, or an at
tack will be made on roe capital &C
cording to a cableeram to the chi
nese Free Press here today.
Bomb Throwing Again.
Pekin, Ian. 27.-General LianS Fl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28
NEARING END OF TRIAL.

Independence, Kan, Jan 27.-The
taking of dispositions for the defense
occupied the greater part of today's
session in the Trlskett murder trial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28

When you want a reliable medicine
for a cough or cold take Chamber
lains Cough Remedy. 1t can always
be dep ,nded upon and is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all deal
ers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28

If your children are subject to at
tacks of Group, watch for the first
symptom, hoarseness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
child becomes hoarse and the at
tack may be warded off. For sale
by all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-01-28

Get the Want Ad habit. 1t pays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
NO JULY
THIS YEAR
WILL Be THREE WEEKS LATE
Rut the Crop Outlook Grows
Promising

..ions warehousemen are not
n nnon the arrival of any July
no1as this year, as heretofore,
-, fact is due to the late cotton
.ooson. quite three weeks behind last
The first bale of the new crop
~ 1q11 was marketed in Americas on
,,,r 2Stb by Mr.. A. A. Forrest, who
,N,Io the distinction OF having
~ongbt in several first bales in recent
years. $50, :.
ga. and blooms are beginning to
,or the crop is still very back
nord &C compared with last season,
.son tho crop was we'll worked early
na hogan maturing in August. In
,oct several thousand bales were
no reted in Americas in August.
There will be August cotton this seas
on hut not in quantity to be compar-
ed with last year.
Too much rain in the early spring
and. in fact, through April, has kept
hack the crop and will make the mai
letting of cotton bales fully three
weeks late this season. But the price
nromises to be good; better than last
season. and this will be compensation
for the late crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
MINUTES Ut MEETING Uf
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Which Was Held On June 3.
1912

The Board of Commissioners .;
Roads and Revenues of Sumter Coun-
ty met in regular monthly meeting
June ), 1912. Present, Frank Sheffield.
Chairman; A. F. Hodges, H. ]. Webb,
1. b. Hooks, and ]. F. Bolton, Clerk.
Minutes of last regular meeting
read and confirmed.
The committee on purchase of sur-
veyor's instrument was granted more
time.
The committee on repairs of court
rouse was also granted more time.
R. A. Crutchfeld was allowed SIS
damage to mule, which fell off a
bridge.
After thorough investigation for sup
plies for the county gang for the
month of June, the bid was awarded
to j. H. Poole & Sons.
There being no other business to
come before the Beard, after passing
upon approved bills to the amount OF
t7569.SS, the Board adjourned until
June 10th, when they will convene to
try road defaulters.
j. F. BOLTON, Clerk of Board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
Announcements

To the :. -.uocratic Voters or the Third
Congressional District:
/ hereby formally announce my can
didacy for the Office or congressman
from said district TO the 63rd Con-
sress, subject to the democratic pri-
mary to be held next summer. Ow-
ing to my familiarity with conditions
in Washington (being the confidau-
tial clerk to the speaker of the Housel
believe if the people will honor me
with the great Office that l can be Of
service to them and l will certainly
strive TO faithfully and intelligently
represent all the people or the dis
trict Their interest and welfare shall
regulate, control and influence my
every vote and act and at all times
| will be true to the masses of ouI
people. Before the primary ! will an.
nounce a formal PLATFORM of princi
pies, address the voters on the public
questions of the day, presenting 10!
views fully to them and enGeavor {
see as many of them in person as
possible. If you can give me You
support and influence | shall always
be most profoundly grateful.
Very respectfully.
CHARLES r. CRISP.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.

ITO the voters of the Third Congress
sional District: have the ambition TO
represent the Third district in corr
gress. AS to my fitness and WORTH
ness, l propose to submit that to the
voters of this district, along with
other gentlemen who may aspire to
the honor, in a democratic primary.
Il am a farmer, was born and rear.
ed on farm in this district. and have
contributed all that l possibly could
to the advancement of the agricultu~
raj interests of my section of the
country.
las a member of congress l would
e controlled largely by the same de.
sires and purposes that have actuated
NE as a private citizens in advancing
the farming interests of the state and
country, which ultimately is the inter-
st of every person, whether merchant,
lawyer, doctor, banker, mechanic or
citizen following other callings.
Il shall be glad to meet the voters
ace to face N Every county of the
istrict before the day of election.
Sincerely,
JOHN r. MERCER"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
Is ARRANGING fOR
BALTIMORE TRIP
Chairman Of transportation
Committee

Mr.. Crawford Wheatley spent yes
terday in Atlanta perfecting arrange
ments for the tour of the Georgia del
egation to the democratic national
convention in Baltimore soon. Mr.
Wheatley, as one of the delegates
from the state-at-large, is chairman
Of the transportation committee, and,
therefore, has much to do in ar
ranging for the transportation of this
large number of prominent Georgians
to the Maryland metropolis and their
comfort en- route.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

= The models for the proposed statue
OF Lord Kitchener at Calcutta have
been approved by the committee. The
statue itself will represent him in
field marshals uniform, mounted on
mis- favorite charger. 1t will stand on
stone pedestal containing four
bronze panels in bas-relief represent
ing scenes from battles in which Lord
Kitchener has taken part.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
TOM, DICK AND HARRY,
"THE THESPIAN BANDITS.

Three actors, Tom, Dick and Har-
ry, leave New York by box car for
the West to become moving picture
bandits, seeing an ad in Los Angeles
paper, and after their trials and trou-
bles they finally reach the wild and
woody West and are cordially received
by the yardmaster by seeing how
close be could shoot at them without
hitting them.
After their welcome reception thev
sit on the roadside to catch their
breath and notice a reward for a ban
dit. Tom and Dick disguise Harry as
the bandit, so as to get the reward
and Harry finally runs in the real
bandit and gets the reward. His
brief stay among the real West and
real bad men" is sufficient, and he
boards the next train home, leaving
Tom and Dick to foot it.
The exciting, half-humorous, half
painful experiences of these three,
make an excitingly fine comedy for
The Savoy today.
The second picture, Her Week of
Anguish" The housewife in her hur-
~ let her husbands pay envelope get
into the wash and for seven days had
to keep the loss from him. How she
does it and her bitter, yet comical
predicaments is a continuous laugh
ter.
These two good comedies will make
a comedy show of laughter for The
Savoy this afternoon and evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
SAVE YOUR HAIR
Don't Use Preparations Containing
Poisonous Sugar of Lead or Sulphur

Poisonous Sugar of Lead or Sulphur
Even if you have healthy hair yon
ought to use a little PARTISAN Sage
once a week as a hair dressing. IT
keeps the hair healthy; prevents scalp
itch, calling hair and dandruff, and
badness.
But be sure you get PARTISAN
Sage. There are many limitations. The
girl with Auburn hair is on every car
ton and bottle of PARTISAN Sage.
1t banishes dandruff, stops falling
hair and scalp itch, and imparts to the
hair a brilliancy and lustre that all
women as we'll as men love so dearly.
PARTISAN Sage is a daintily perfume
ed and refreshing hair dressing. It's
the best hair tonic you can buy. Large
bottle so cts. at Murray & Hooks
Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

All Atlanta hotels must have back
entrances and freight elevators for
the convenience of distinguished
statesmen and politicians who want
10 reach Watson, when in town, with
out being caught in the act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
Cooling Wash Stops That Itch

Yes-not in half an hour-not in
ten minutes-but in . seconds.
Just few drops of that mild, sooth-
ing, cooling wash, the d. D. d. Pre-
scrption, the famous cure for Eczema,
and the itch is gone. Your burning skin
is instantly relieved and you have alb
solute protection from all summer skin
Mnrrav e Hc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

troubles. We can give you a good size
trial bottle of the genuine D. d. d.
Prescription for only 25 cents.
Don't fail to try this famous remedy
for any kind of summer skin trouble
we know D. D. D. will give you instant
relief.
Oks Agents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

How many of the delegates really
approved of the barter will never be
known. But the effects may be seen
in the gubernatorial election vastly
different from the calculations of the
Atlanta candidate and his friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

Mnrrav e. Hooks. Agents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06
Physicians.
DIR. PERCY w. HUDSON.
Veterinarian.

Graduate A. p. l. Veterinary College.
Answers calls day or night. Head
quarters Turpin's Stable Phone 81
Residence phone 5S7.
Il am coming right now"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

Residents of Americas, Sum
ter county, or this section of
Georgia, have abundant reasons
to be proud Justly sO-of the
laid in which they live. Few,
perhaps, appreciate the advant-
ages here-superior in many
particulars and the possibilities
that the not distant future holds
for this territory in almost count
less phases.
The Forward Edition of the
Times Recorder tells the story
of this land of opportunities. It
will be fruitful of results. 1t will
bring more folks, good folks,
here.
A limited number of copies
of this telling literature" are re-
served for individuals or firms
who may have friends or bust
ness relations elsewhere who
might be induced to locate here
by sending a copy of this issue.
The cost is five cents per
copy or six for twenty-five
cents. Wrapped and mailed six
: cents each, Will you tell the
story of your country to a few
others? Do you think enough
of your home to spend few
cents that others might come to
enrich and enliven your section?
Call at the office and do it. The
supply OF papers is limited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

Underwood's interests were not what
were considered at Atlanta. 1t was the
interests of Slaton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-06

Dickering with Watson promises to
be the chief industry in Georgia for
some years to come.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06

In the days when NJ. Paul Cambon
represented the interests Of the French
republic at Constantinople Nine. Sarah
Bernhardt, who had been touring in
eastern Europe, was desirous Of giving
q dramatic representation at Yildiz
kiosk. The sultan was willing and the
terms were duly arranged with the
keeper Of the wardrobe, the worthy
pasha who has the control Of all enter
tainments at Yildiz. But the pasha
held out his hand for more backsheesh
than La Belle Sarah felt inclined to
give and so the long looked for rep
reeentation did not take place. Sarah
Bernhardt lost by it f1.O00 and the
coveted order of the chefekat. Her
mann. the conjurer, knowing the ropes
better than the French actress. squared
the keeper of the wardrobe. gave his
show and got his thousand pounds.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
A Potato Collection.

Potatoes are used for other than
feeding purposes. A writer in Notes
and Queries recently recorded the
case Of man who has filed a cabinet
with a series Of small wrinkled OBJ
jects which look and feel like large
pebbles" They are not pebbles. how
ever, but potatoes. which have become
petrified by being carried long time
in the pocket. Each potato is marked
with small label bearing an inscrip-
ton such as Carried from Nov. II.
1888. to May 1s, 1890. Very eficacious.' -
The collector claims that the potato
carried in the trousers pocket has
proved to be the best of the many
remedies he has tried for rheumatism.
He carries potato until the return
Of the twinges seems to testify to the
decline Of its curative properties. Then
he takes new potato and locks the
old one up in his cabinet-London
Chronicle
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
EARLY COLONIAL HOUSES.
Some Had Inner Stone Walls to Resist
tho Indian Raiders.

the Indian Raiders.
In America the early colonists had
little use for the mason's art. except in
the construction Of the huge chimney
stacks which in any dwelling of con-
siderable size and any pretensions to
comfort formed very considerable
part Of the structure. The great kitch-
en- fireplace and oven, with smaller
hearths in from two to four rooms on
each floor, required very considera-
BILE part of the material and skilled
labor bestowed upon colonial home
stead in the more northern colonies.
In some sections where the dangers
Of an attack by Indian raiders were
imminent. the wooden walls Of the
lower story inclosed stout wall of
brick or kind of rubble masonry.
Some Of these buildings are still stand
ing and inhabited. although dating
back tat least so far as the lower
stories are concerned) over two CEN
turies. A very few brick buildings
have wholly or in part come down to
us from the first years Of colonization.
and until within the last half century
some that preserved the peculiar fea-
lures Of Elizabethan and Stuart types
Of dwelling and business structures.
Much Of the brick and about all the
great flooring tiles and ornamental
tiling were at first imported from Eu-
rope. but lime and brick of good quail
ity were soon produced in almost every
community.-Charles Winslow Hall in
National Magazine.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
FEARED THE HooDoo.

A Story THAT Was Told on Jesse Bur.
kstt, the Ball Player.
OF all the superstitious ball players
none can hold a candle to Jesse Bur.
kett the old Cleveland outfelder.
Jesse and the rest of US were out
at Delmar track. in st. Louis" said
Bobby Wallace in telling the story.
"Jesse got down 500 at 8 to on q
good thing that may be running yet.
"Burkett had been tipped to this by
George Keister, race track man. After
the race Jesse turned on Keister with
one Of his snarls. and Keister. knowing
his fear of hoodoos. said:
"'I'll put the Spanish curse on you
for week for that
"The next day Burkett failed to get
a hit and muffed fly. The day after
he booted a grounder and struck out
twice. That night he hunted up Keis-
ter.
"'Come up to my room,' said Bur-
kett.
"Keister went along, and Burkett
unwrapped a package, displaying a
beautiful ascot, and said:
"'George. I'll give you that scarf-it
cost me $2-if you'll take of that Span
ish curse
"Keister snapped his fingers three
times and said. It's off,
"And the next day, strange to say.
Burkett made three hits and delded
like fiend."
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
A Royal Prank.

The legend that Tavolara is an inde.
pendent state owes its origin to royal
prank. While making a progress
through his dominions in 1886 King
Charles Albert reached Terranova, q
small port on the northeast coast Of
Sardinia. Here Paul Bertoleoni was
presented to the king as the representa-
tive Of Tavolara, an island seven miles
away. He Informed his majesty that
all the Inhabitants of the island were
Bertoleonis and that he was the head
Of the family. The fisherman bowed
his knee as a subject and rose king
for Charles was 50 amused that be
laughingly gave him sovereignty. Pau
I. took the matter seriously. and It be
came the custom for foreign warshipa
to salute the island to keep up the joke
London Chronicle.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
SHIPS AS THEY SINK.
Their Trip 70 ths Bottom and Whist
Happens Aftsrward.

Their Trip 70 the Bottom and Wins,
Happens Aftsrward.
What becomes Of the -, that sinks
In midMean? II 1t il Of wood it takes,
In the first place. considerable time fol
1t to reach the bottom. In hundred
or more fathoms of water quarter Of
an hour will elapse before the ship
reaches bottom. 1t sinks slowly, and
when the bottom is reached It falls
gently into the soft. oozy bed. with no
crash or breaking.
OF course If it is laden with pig iron
or corresponding substances or II It Is
an iron ship it sinks rapidly and some.
times strikes the bottom with such
force as to smash in pieces. Once
sunken ship becomes the prey Of the
countless Inhabitants of the ocean.
They swarm over and through the
great boat and make 1t their home.
Besides this they cover every inch of
the boat with thick layer Of lime.
This takes time, Of course. and when
one generation dies another continues
the work until finally the ship is SO
laden with heavy incrustations, corals,
sponges and barnacles that If wood
the creaking timbers fall apart and
slowly but surely are absorbed in the
waste at the sea bottom.
Iron vessels are demolished mor..
quickly than those Of wood. which
may last for centuries. The only met
ais that Withstand the chemical action
Of the waves are gold and platinum.
and glass also seems unaffected. No
matter how long gold may be hidden
in the ocean. it will always be gold
when recovered. and this fact explains
the many romantic and adventurous
searches after hidden submarine treas.
ures lost in shipwrecks.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
HE DIDN'T LIKE WINGS.
And He Had No Use For Portraits Of
Henry Clay.

And Hs Had No Use For Portraits Of
Henry Clay.
In Daviess county, KY, at the time
when Henry Clay was running for the
presidency against General jackson,
there lived plain, Industrious farmer.
He was an ardent politician. noted for
his hostility to Clay and his party. But
his interest in politics did not make
him Indifferent to his wife's happi-
ness. While in town one day he
thought he would surprise the good
woman by presenting her with set
Of new dishes. He selected an at
tractive pattern. and as he was in a
hurry did not examine the dishes close
y, but had them packed and placed in
his wagon.
His wife was delighted with the gift,
but no slight examination satisfied her
feminine curiosity. In turning over a
dish she discovered on the under side
q portrait of Henry Clay. Every piece
was thus marked. To tease her hus-
band she asked him the cause of his
sudden change Of politics."
''Change Of polihcsw shouted the
husband. as excited as If he had been
charged with crime. what do you
mean?'
Thereupon she showed him the por.
trait on the china, As If he were rid
ding himself of a noxious thing, the
farmer gathered up every dish and.
carrying them to the door, broke them
into fragments on the stone steps. He
purchased another set Of dishes In
few days. but not until he had made
sure that there was no Whig polih-
clans portrait on them.-Youth's Com
panion.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
WEIGHT Of a Piece Of Ice.

A rough and ready method Of cal
culating the weight Of q piece Of ice
10 afforded by the fact that cubic
foot Of this substance weights approx
mately 57.25 pounds. First measure
the breadth. length and height Of the
cake, and the three results, being mul-
tiplied. will give the number Of cubic
inches. If this answer be in turn
multiplied by 0.33 the approximate
number Of pounds Will result. For In
stance. a cake 8 by by 10 inches
contains 720 cubic inches. This multi.
piled by .033 gives 23A pounds, the
correct weight Of such piece Of ice.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-06
BROK En- EfGI IIsH.
Trials Of Frsnehman with One e.
Our Common Yerhs.

Trials 81 : Frsnshman with One q
Our Common vsrbs.
English ID said to be the hardest Ian.
guage in the world to foreigners. This
is broad statement. which might be
hard to prove, but certainly 1t is not
the easiest In the world. A professor
IN an eastern college relates q French
friends trials with our verb ''break.'
He writes:
II begin to understand your Language
better. but your verbs trouble me still
saw my friend Mra s. just now.
She says she intends to break down
her school earlier than usual. Am
right there?"
Break up her school," she must
have said.
"Oh, yes. remember; break up
school"
"Why does she do that?" I asked
Because her health is broken into"
Broken down."
Broken down? oh. yes! And, in.
deed. since the fever has broken up In
her town."
Broken out. Will she leave her
house alone?"
mo. She is afraid 1t will be broker,
broken. How do say that?"
Broken into"
"Certainly. 1t is what ! meant to
say"
SIS her son to be married soon?"
mo. That engagement is broken
broken"
Broken off."-Los Angeles Times.