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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-08

Worlds Almanac for 1912 has tie
Aew census figures at Holidays Book
store.
Wheat Grower: See 4. B. HOrnady'I
ad in this issue, 18-tf
Eldridge Drug Co.'S Headache and
Neuralgia Tablets will relieve TT
them. 10c box.
Mrs. Dudley Gatewood, who has
been spending the week pleasantly
Cordele, the guest of Mrs. Edward
Kiker, will return home today.
Mr.. Lee Worsham, of Atlanta, WIS
among the several visitors spending
yesterday in Americas.
Mr. and Mrs. j. R. Chamblee, VI
Anderson, S. c., are spending a few
days in Americas, arriving yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-08

FOR RENT-Two or three rooms,
suitable for light housekeeping. P. y
Box 2SS. SIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-08

He is wise man who can keep his
face closed at the right time.
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WANTED-To do your cleaning,
pressing and repair work on cloth.
Work neatly done at reasonable
praice Phone 713.
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WATER GROUND MEAL-Sumter
county corn, ground in Sumter county.
Tom Guice's, Forsyth St. 49,
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WANTED-Position by first class
nookkeeper who desires to change his
location Eleven years experience.
Apply to Times-Recorder office. 3-1~
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Many a man with get-rich-quick
scheme goes broke in hurry
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WANTED - Washed rags delivered
at Times-Recorder Office. Will pay
five cents a pound. #
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Cocktail appetites men brandy de'
erts.
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Mrs. B. l. Mckinney of Smithville.
was the guest of friends while spend
ing yesterday in Americas
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Those Who Come and Go
Observation-Disclosures OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The Onoto Fountain Pen at Bells.
The Jeweler. The pen that cannot
leak.
Mr.. ]. D. Crews was a we'll known
Albanian coming up yesterday for Il
short visit here.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. C. Logan and Miss
Matte Stapleton, were visitors from
Plains spending yesterday here.
Mrs. S. C. Collins, of Ellaville, was
the guest of friends while spending
yesterday in Americas.
Mrs. Cornelia Jennings and Mrs. EG :
nund Oliver were, among the visitors
rom Plains spending yesterday shop
ling in Americus.,
J. K. Sans, of Columbus, was in the
city Yesterday, called to Americas on
matters of business.
Reese Andrews came over yester-
lay from Plains with many others here
from that busy town
Frank F. Baker, of Dalton, is in the
city today, a guest of the Hotel Wind
sor while here
Mr.. w. r. Maxwell is mingling to-
day with Americas friends, where he
comes often on business.
Guess what Tight Wad" is. Here
March list to reside here permanent
ly. S-3s
Miss Lula Hay leaves today for
New York
Cliff C. Johnson was one of Co
lumbus' popular young business men
spending yesterday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. l. Howe, of Allan
ia, are visitors in Americas for a
short while, arriving yesterday.
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WANTED desire your patronage
for dressmaking, by day. Bonnie
McCree, III Mccoy st. 6-3t
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WANTED-Lady to work in cigar
factry. Phone 71O, or call at Muck
alec Cigar Factory 7-2t
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WANTED-Day boarders; close in.
Apply at 402 Church street, 6-tf
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WANTED-Two or three connecti *
rooms, suitable for light Housekeeping.
Address p. o. Box No. 1885,
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Mr.. and Mrs. D. l. Howe, of Allan
ia, are visitors in Americas for a
short while, arriving yesterday.
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Cliff C. Johnson was one of Co
lumbus' popular young business men
spending yesterday here.
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II Clas Sified iii
\ Columns will !.
4 tell you. N
M
soeoeseeeseoeeoesoe
v ant Column
00eeoooseeeseeoesos
WANTED-To consider applications
for loans on desirable business prop
erty in Americas, Ga. Rate 6 per
cent; to year contracts. H. D.
Jones
UNDERWOOD Typewriters sold,
rented, repaired. Underwood Type
writer Co., Columbus, Ga. 26-1w
WANTED-To insure your 1911 and
1912 models automobiles at 2 per cent
]. A. Davenport, Agent.
WANTED-To do your cleaning,
pressing and repair work on cloth. |
Work neatly done at reasonable |
praice. Phone 713.
WANTED-To do your painting III
you have any work of this kind that
you wish done, let me make you an
estimate; will save you money; all
work guaranteed. Israel Johnson, 312
Jackson ST., next door to Times-Ra
corder. 2-2w
WANTED-Position by first class
nookkeeper who desires to change his
location Eleven years experience.
Apply to Times-Recorder office. 3-1M
LOST-Gold medal with "Elocution"
on front side and "Efie" on back
Finder will please return to this Office
for reward. 5-tf
WANTED-Day boarders; close in.
Apply at 402 Church street 6-tf
WANTED-To rent two furnish I'd
rooms for light housekeeping. 800
Forsyth street 6-+t
WANTED desire your patronage
for dressmaking. by day. Bonnie
McCree, III Mccoy st. 6-3t
FOR SALE-I have 5 or high
grade COWS fresh in milk for sale. s.
C. Kelley. Phone No. $50.
FOR RENT-Furnishe rooms, also |
one mule for sale. A. C. Alexander
6-d&w-1w
WANTED-Two or three connecti lg
rooms, suitable for light Housekeeping.
Address P. o. Box No. 235.
WANTED-Lady to work in cigar
factry. Phone 71O, or call at Muck
alec Cigar Factory. 7-2t
WANTED - Washed rags delivered
at Times Recorder office Will pay
five cents a pound. If
WATER GROUND MEAL-Sumter
corn, ground in Sumter county.
Tom Guice's, Forsyth St. 49,
FOR RENT-Large hall. suitable
for lodges or meetings; Lamar street
Apply to Aaron Cohen. S-1w
FOR RENT-Two or three rooms,
suitable for light housekeeping. P. y
Box 2SS. ST.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

has breakfast, and procure him pass
good indefinitely within our lines. You
viii pardon my withdrawal. as the off,
GERS OF the garrison promise me an
exceedingly busy day. We will meet
again, no doubt"
He cIasped my hand warmly, and
withdrew, leaving me alone with the
aide. half.ashamed. I confess, of hav-
Ing been compelled to deceive. Yet
the very ease OF II all stimulated en-
dcavor. and | conversed lightly with
Mabry over the mess table, and, when
tho orderly returned with the neces-
sary pass, was keen to start upon
my round OF inspection. utterly for
getful OF having been up and In saddle
all night. Mabry could not leave his
duties to accompany me. but cour-
teously furnished a fresh horse, and
assigned q private Of dragons to
guide me about the city. BY ten
o'clock we were off, my only fear be-
ing the possible meeting with some 40
quaintance.
In this. however, | was happily dis
appointed, as there were few civilians
on the streets, the throngs OF soldiers,
off duty for holiday. with all disct
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
MLADY ofcDOUBT
BYRANpAIL PARRISH
@e, Aut1M' OF ZO,e MOer fire"
GNEses-sC 1zy Lady 0fMeA 0tlhGc
crroe,r oc,nc,,na. - ,o, Illustrations by tGNRY THEDR
COPYRIGHT ACrpcLURe & co. 1911

tered New York once at my request "
Washington's gray eyes were still
on my face.
Lawrence is Massachusetts
name"
Not exclusively" l returned. as
our branch are Virgini&ns"
The stern lines about the mouth
relaxed into smile.
Indeed; from the eastern shore.
then. | recall now having once met
Judge John Lawrence, whose wife
was Lee"
My father, sir"
His hand rested firm on my shoul.
der, as his glance turned to Hamilton
Il require no further commenda.
ton. colonel. You will find the papers
In the second drawer. Please explain
all the details carefully to Major Law.
renee"
This is a simple duty, major" said
Hamilton, but may prove q dangerous
one. You have been selected because
OF prevlous successful efforts Of a
similar nature but the commandment.
chief does not order your going: we
seek a volunteer"
without asking the nature of the
service" / answered sincerely. Il re.
joice at the privilege"
Il knew that Lawrence" heartily
THAT answer accords with your well.
earned reputation throughout the
army. | viii explain briefly the situa.
ton. Early this evening our pickets--
or rather some partisan scouts near
Newtown-captured n British officer.
In field uniform, on his way from New
York to Sir William Howe in Philadol.
phia. The prisoner was brought hero,
and on examination proved to be
Lieut. Edgar Fortesque Of the Forty.
second regiment OF foot These troops
came over with the last detachment,
and arrived In New York less than q
month ago On searching Fortesque's
clothing We found this dispatch" hold.
ing out a sealed paper, which we
opened. II is not OF any great mill.
tary importance, being merely an or.
der for Howe to proceed at once to
New York, taking with him certain
officers Of his stan. and placing a ma.
val vessel at his disposal"
He paused, turning the paper over
In his hands.
However" he went on slowly. 1T
affords us tho opportunity we have
long been seeking of getting n compe.
tent military observer into Phlladel.
phia. Now that Sir Henry Clinton is
In command OF the British forces dl.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

recuy opposing us. It is necessary
that We know accurately their mum.
Der, state OF discipline, guns and any
point OF weakness in the defences OF
the city. We require also information
regarding the division OF troops under
Sir Henry's command-the proportion
Of British, Ilessians and Tories. to.
gether with some inkling as to Gin.
tons immediate plans. There is q
rumor abroad that Philadelphia is to
be evacuated, and that the British
forces contemplate a retreat overland
to New York. Civilian fugitives drift
into our camp constantly, bearing all
manner of wild reports, but these nc.
counts are so varied as TO be prac-
tically vslueless. We must possess
accurate details, and to gain these a
man would need 10 be in the city sew
eral days. free to move about, OBJ.
serve, and converse with the officers
of the garrison. Do l make myself
clear?"
Yes, sir; you propose forwarding
the dispatch by an officer who shall
impersonate this captured lieutenant"
Exactly, Fortesque Is young fel.
low OF about your age and build. He
has been In the army only eight
months and in this country less than
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

OF the British service. Within Ave
minutes ! was out OF sight OF the
picket fire on the river bank, riding
steadily southeast through the night,
every nerve alert. An hours riding
found me well beyond our outermost
pickets. yet. in fear that I might en-.
counter some body OF irregulars, scout.
Ing the neutral ground. held on to
my passport until perceived the first
Hush OF dawn in the east. Then, con.
WINGED Of close proximity to the Brit.
ish guard lines. tore the paper into
fragments. Avoiding all roads, and
seeking every bit Of concealment DOS.
sihle. 1t was already sunrise before |
plunged suddenly into Hessian
picket post, the distant smoke of the
Philadelphia chimneys darkening the
sky ahead. Unable to speak German.
my uniform won sufficient courtesy, SO
that was escorted back under guard
to an outpost Of the Queens Rangers.
where ! explained my presence and
rank to redfaced captain In Tory
green, so insolent In manner as TO be
insulting, until exhibited the sealed
dispatch. and demanded to be escort.
ed at once to Sir William Howe. This
brought results, and entered the city
under escort Of dozen horsamep.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
THOUGHT HE KNEW THE SIGNS
Aged Darby Could See Nothing to
His Passenger Except a Man
l,stItutina Lodges.

Bob Hull, the champion story tell.
er OF Savannah, had occasion lately
to take business trip into interior
Georgia. He took his golf clubs with
him, intending to stop on his way for
match on the famous links at
Augusta.
He dropped of the train at his
business Destinations small town on
n branch road-and carrying his lug
gage climbed into an ancient hack
and babe the driver. who was an old
negro man. take him TO the local ho-
tel.
Tho negro eyed the queer-looking
yellow leather bag that his passenger
carried with the peculiar looking
sticks in It. His curiosity got the
best OF him finally.
Boss" he began, please, sub,
'scuse me-but mout ax you q ques-
tion?"
60 ahead and ask" said Mr.. Hull.
"Whut kind OF a lodge is you lpsti.
enthusiastically Evening Post.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
CHAPTER III.
Tho Fete and MischIanza.

confess that up to this time ! had
experienced little interest in the af-
fair. After Valley Forge It was hard
for an American soldier to admire
such boys play. or to enter into the
spirit of British fun making. Besides
the danger OF my position, the fear
Of some slip OF tongue betraying me.
the knowledge that was in the very
heart of the enemy's camp. with grim.
stern duties to perform and return
journey to accomplish, kept me nerved
to point where ! thought of little
else than my task. But now dared
not remain Indifferent, and. indeed, the
enthusiasm OF my companions became
contagious. and l Joined with them
eagerly, as they hurried forth TO the
best point Of view. Once there the
sight revealed aroused me to an en-
thusiasm scarcely less than that Of
those crowding about. Few, indeed,
have ever Witnessed so gorgeous a
spectacle as that river presented.
Well out In the stream lay the yes.
sells Of war-the Fanny, Roebuck and
Vigilant-together with a long line OF
transports, stretching as far as the
eye could see, flags flying. and decks
crowded with spectators. The pageant
came down with the tide. moving In
three divisions to the inspiring music
Of several bands. the oars of galleys
and barges keeping exact intervals.
As they passed US the officers beside
me named the various occupants. In
the leading galley were Sir William.
Lord Howe. Sir Henry Clinton, the o.
ficers Of their suites and some ladies'.
In the last OF the boats stood General
Knyphausen. the Hessian commander.
Between these were fat-boats. covered
with green cloth. loaded With ladies'
and gentlemen. or els~ containing
bands. Six barges. darting here and
there. kept open space amid the
swarms Of small boats. Everywhere
the eye swept over a riot OF color. and
the car caught babel Of sound. An
the last barge glIded by the man next
me growled In disgust.
(To BE c0NTINUEpS
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

pline relaxed. being boisterous. and
considerably under the influence OF
liquor. The uniform worn, together
with my dragon guard, saved me
from trouble, and found the fellow
sufficiently intelligent to be OF value.
dare not make notes. and yet recall
clearly even now the stations OF the
troops. together with clear mental
outline of the main defences Of the
city. made no attempt to pass be-
yond the limits, but. from statements
Of the Dragon. and various officers
with whom I conversed, mapped in
my mind the entire scheme OF defense.
visited a number OF these encamp-
ments. finding In each merely a small
guard retained for the day. the major
ity of the troops being of on liberty.
Soon after noon these began to throng
the water front. eager to view the
coming spectacle. was. myself, in
the Yager's camp, finishing late
lunch. with few officers, when the
announcement came that the water
procession had started.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

thirty days. It is scarcely probable
he is known personally to any OF the
present Philadelphia garrison. There
Is q risk, of course, but in this case
It would seem to be small" He picked
up paper from of tho table. Here
is an officers roster Of the forty.sec-
ond regiment. II might BIO well for
you to famlllarize yourself with few
OF tho names"
] studied the list a moment. bending
down closer to tho nearest candle,
while rapidly reviewing in my own
mind the duty required. | had no
thought Of refusal, yet appreciated to
the full the possible danger Of the ven.
ture. and felt anxious to make no seri-
Gus mistake. had achieved n repu-
tRtion for reckless daring, yet this
kind Of service was hardly to my lik'
Ing To wear British uniform meant
my condemnation as a spy, II discoy.
cred, and death OF disgrace. had
been within the lines OF the enemy
often before, but always as n scout,
"'hAii AAlT AblItobhli Va Nsc .'"AS
land line. but this was TO be n mas
querade. a Juggling with chance. l
was not greatly afraid Of being un.
masked by tho officers Of the garri.
son, but there were those then in Phil.
adelphia who knew me-loyallsts. Sc
cret sympnthizers with our cause. and
not few desarters from the army
whom | might encounter at any turn
In the road The prospect was not al.
Turing, yet glance aside at the pro
file OF Washington, now bending low
over mass Of papers, instantly stiff
fened my resolve. 1t was work had
no excuse TO shirk-indeed no incllna-
;iou--so ] returned HamIlton's glance
Of inquiry frankly.
You wish me to go at onoe?"
The earlier the better. will fur
nIsh passports through our lines, and
hard riding will put you across the
neutral ground by daylight"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
BABY IN MISERY WITH RASH

Monroe, Wis.-"When my baby was
six weeks old there came q rash on
his face which finally spread until II
got nearly all over his body. 1t form
ed a crust on his head, hair fell out
and the itch was terrible. When he
would scratch tho crust, the water
would ooze out in big drops. On face
and body It was in dry form and
would scale off. He was In great mis-.
cry and at nights ! would lie awake
holding his hands so that he could not
scratch and disfgure himself I tried
simple remedies at first. then got
medicine, but 1t did no good.
Finally friend suggested Cuticura
Remedies, so / sent for q sample to
see what they would do, when to my
surprise after q few applications
could SEQ an improvement, and he
would rest better. bought box Of
Cuticura Ointment and a cake OF CUT.
cura Soap and before had them half
used my baby was cured. His head is
now covered with a luxuriant growth
OF hair and his complexion Is nd.
mired by everybody and has no dis.
fgurements." tSigned) Mrs. Annie
Saunders. Sept. 20. 1911.
Cutlcura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cutlcura. Dept L. Boston"
ADV.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
CHAPTER II.


long cavalry capo conceGling the
British uniform I wore, my horse and
myself were ferried across the Schuyl
kill, Just below the mouth OF Valley
creek. and there. amid the silence and
darkness OF the eastern shore. part,
ed with Hamilton, who had accompa.
MED mo thus far. whispering final
words OF instruction. My horse was a
fresh one. chosen from the stables Of
the Life Guard. but the trappings were
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
A ParadoslcaI Ballot.

Il should think tho women voting
In the new suffrage states would
strike one obstacle"
What Is that"
How can the matrons OF a party
cast their maiden voter"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

One occasionally meets a man who
gives n direct answer in reply to
simple question. But most OF them
want to make q speech
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03
Mik-crust all over
tiny baby's face

Mothers, II your little ones are suffering
from tormenting, unsightly skin or scalp
eruptions, how can you fail to profit By
the experience Of this mother. who writes:
81 do not know what caused the milk
crust on my baby's face, all over 1t ex-
cept the eyeballs, 1t started as a rash, OF
an Itching nature; though only three
weeks old 1t tried TO scratch Il. Then In
about week or ten days 1t had formed
Into crust that was very sore, whitish, and
came OF In scabs. For about Ave weeks I
used different washes, but 1t did no good.
From the frst application Of the Resinoi
Soap and Ointment, in a few hours, seem-
ingiy. we could see the change. I can
safely say cured the baby with Resinol
Soap and Resinol Ointment. Anyone who
Will try them will sure get results that
are lasting" (slgnedl Mrs. Lnvenia u.
nufin, Cauthornviile. Va. May 10. 1917.
Your druggist sells Reslnoi Soap (75c) ana
Oir.ment foc), or mailed on receipt OF prica
Resinoi Chemical Co., baltimore, Nd. They
are ipvalur bic household remedies FOR akin.
troubles, bells, sores, wounds, burma and
piles.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

The average girl can love almost
any one-e1cept a steptather.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-05
A PARTING Kick.

The physicians in certain town
had agreed that during their Chau-
tauqua assembly they would employ
call boy, and each was TO pay his
share Of the expense. This boy was
to call any doctor who was wanted
without disturbing the speaker, as 1t
was embarrassing to him and looked
as II they were doing It to advertise
without expense. So 1t all went well
until the afternoon, when Strickland
w. Gilliland spoke. AS he was talking
away certain doctor had a call from
the platform, and be walked out rather
ostentatiously. Some of the people
who knew of the arrangement laughed
or snickered, and the speaker got It.
He said: Don't laugh, folks. That is
the way my brother got his start"
And everybody roared.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-05
A Terror to Orators.

A speaker in the house of commons
has to address the most chilling,
nerve destroying audience in the
world" Even such IA cool headed. sea
soned orator as John Bright once said,
toward the end Of his career, too, 81
suppose l ought TO be ashamed of my
self, but the fact is that | never. rise
in the house without trembling at
the knees and secret wish that some
body else would catch the speakers
eye and enable me to sit down again.
And Disraeli, who boosted that he had
no nerves, declared: THE blare Of
trumpets, thousand lookers-on, have
induced men 10 lead forlorn hope.
Ambition and ones constituents have
induced men to do far more desper
ate thing-speak in the house Of com
mons. London Mail.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-05
LAeARDIE BOUND TO WAGON.
ST. Adams Bay Robber, Who Escaped
Caught In a Hayfieid.

Mortified, Aug. 3.-Walter Labar-
die, who escaped from Deputy Sheriff
Walker of Franklin county on the
noon train here Thursday while being
taken to Windsor to serve a sentence
in state prison for breaking into lake
shore cottages at st. Adams Bay, was
recaptured by Chief of Police ]. NJ.
Donahue yesterday. After jumping
from the train Labardie picked him
self up from the gravel and ran over
the hill toward the Rabidou plant.
About 10 o'clock last evening a young
fellow answering his description was
seen going up the Turkey hill road
Yesterday morning Chief Donahue
who had been following the trail, took
team and drove around the Berlin
pond road on the other side of the
mountain, spotting his man shortly
after noon at work in a hay field for
William Bellmore on the Nelso Bras
sau farm. On seeing the officer. La
bardie started TO run for the woods,
but a shot from Donahue's revolver
convinced him that il would be safest
to surrender right then. To prevent
the possibility OF a further foot race
he was tied to the official convey
ance and about o'clock was landed
at the Mortified police station and
locked up. Last night he was taken
TO Windsor handcuffed to Officer
Walker.