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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

When a man says he doesn't care what
the press and people say about him II
is time he was dismissed from public
service And when he fawns and crlnges
to press or people he ought also to be
dismissed.
Editors of Texas, | would like 70
make one appeal to you. Take that
bottle Of gall off the editors desk. The
inkwell is good enough. The greatest
curse upon the land today is the bit
terness with which We assail each 9TH
err include myself in this indictment
for as much as you have said against
me, have returned the at a;ks ia nj
But | have reformed. CHEERS and
laughter) Follow me in this reform,
! ask of you, for | want to see every
newspaper in this land consecrated 70
the good of state and nation. The good
you can do by one course is as meas
ureless as the harm you can do by the
other.
When you have fought the fight, let
the balance due to you by your coun-
try be the knowledge that you have al
ways sought correctly to inform and
lead the people Though | despise the
agitator who arrays class against
class, l believe in the agitation fol-
lowing necessary debate. I've always
thought that the highest duty of the
representative is to understand public
questions. The majority of senators
and representatives do not Why, you
ask? Because you keep them so busy
fiattering you that they have no time
for study.
I'm soon to retire from public SER
vice-but not from politics, believe me.
prolonged laughter.) | owe Texas
too much to keep out of public ques-
tons, and until the day | am gathered
to my fathers I'll be in politics. I'm
not candidate, nor am going to be.
I've worn too long the crown of
thOrns. But now my vision is clear,
and | intend for the balance of my life
to vote for the best man to fill public
office. And it is for you newspaper
people to cease making men in public
life groyel for approval until they
lick the very dust. Make men sit up
right and tell the blessed truth. You
have the power to make em do it. |
pray ferverently you'll exercise that
power"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17
LOST HIS TROUSERS
PLAYING POKER

Detroit, Nov. l6.-William Verne ap-
peared in p9lice court this morning at
tired in a dress coat and some under
wear-he had bet the trousers in
poker game the evening before and
10
William. as may be surmised, is
something of a sticker when the cards
go AGAINST him. His cash. his watch
and his diamonds preceded the trous-
ers into the bank" The trousers
were Of good quality, so William got
several blue chips on them. But his
luck didn't turn and when he was
cleaned out again he broke up the
game by quit ing
He begged the loan of the trousers
to go home in, but the bank took no
risks and declined. SO William start
ed in dress coat and underwear. That's
how the policeman happened to grab
him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

. y \ y \ = = = = y = =
= WAITING. y
= y \ = = = = = + = y y
CBy John Burroughs)
Serene, | hold my hands and wait,
Nor care for wind, or tide, or sea;
rave no more 'gainst time or fate,
For, 10! my own shall come to me.
To STAY my haste, make delays,
For what avails this eager pace
i stand amid the eternal ways.
And what is mine shall know my
face
Asleep, awake, by night or day,
The friends | seek are seeking me /;
No wind can drive my back astray,
Nor change the tide of destiny.
What matter if | stand alone?
wait with JOY the coming years;
My heart shall reap where it has sown,
And garner up its fruit of tears.
The waters know their own and draw
The brook that springs in yonder
height,
So flows the good with equal law
Into the soul of pure delight
The stars come nightly to the sky;
The tidal wave unto the sea;
Nor time, nor space. nor deep, nor
high.
Can keep my own away from me.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

Down in Pulaski county the farmers
popose to put in more grain and raise
feed crops more extensively. This is
part of the general movement in that
direction all over the state Georgia
promises to become one of the great
producers of corn. oats and hay, and
later that will mean a great producer
of hogs and cattle. Diversified agri-
culture will inevitably bring stock in
its wake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17
Every Morning Except Monday.

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

The interchangeable mileage book regulation re-
ouirng the exchange coupons for tickets mas Oeeh
+ho spbiect Of criticism Much of such criticism
o. hooo,,se tho exact facts and conditions are not
generally known.
In order that the public may be correctly informed
.h railway companies make the following state
mont having full faith in the harness ol pupii'
opinion when the matter is thoroughly understood
An INTERCHANGEABLE mileage book, as its name M
dicates may be used for obtaining uanhspoilo40
over apv line party to the Interchangeable Dooh d.
rangement The coupons from these books are equl'a
,apt to cash and to safeguard their TRANSMISSION u
the Treasurer of each railroad company the require
mont is made for the exchange of the coupons "t
ticket windows for transportation, thus causing 'e
mileage coupons to be placed in the hand OF bohde4
.i,o+ ooonte who must account to the Auditing De-
pattment of each line for their value
NJ one will claim that it is unreasonable for ral.-
,yav company to require traveller. to purchase
ticket instead of paying the money on the tram
Tho object Of this requirement is to have one man,
the ticket agent handle the money and sell TICKETS
either for cash or coupons from an interchangeaoe
mileage book and thus make record of what u2
Company has sold; another man, the conductor 70
collect the tickets and thus make record of their
se and thereby have additional check against he
agent who must account for the purchase price
either in cash or coupons.
The coupons from interchangeable mileage DOORS
represent cash the reason that they are the only
evidence of claim against the railroad selling the
mileage book aud the Company accepting such cou-
mons for sale of ticket is paid by the road selling inc
mileage book only upon presentation OF the actuai
COUPONS This is not always possible where the en-
ducor lifts the coupons on the train. because he does
not have the same facilities for safeguarding such
COUPONS and should they become lost, the railroad
honorng the mileage book would have no means oil
securing proper compensation for the service per-
formed The necessity of preserving each coupon IS
therefore apparent
Every well organized business concern adopts
regnlatons to insure the safety Of its cash
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17
HOKE WILL DUCK THE PIE CUT.
TING.

The latest news grom Washington is
to the effect that Senator Hoke Sml.h
emphatically repudiates the idea that
he is scheduled to sit at the head of
the table, cut the pie, and personally
see to the distribution of the slices
among Georgia's faithful and ever
hungry Democrats.
On the contrary, the latest, and
seemingly official statement says,
Georgia's junior senator not only has
no desire to be the patronage-nlonge
for the state, but he distinctly wants it
understood that he will not occupy that
responsible and embarrassing position.
The twelve congressman will not be
disturbed in their efforts to fill the oi
fees in their districts in a way that
VIII ItuOuHu W liie parry gnu anu III
cidentally build up their own political
fences. The fingers OF the senator will
not be stretched out to grab choice
plums for his own favorite henchmen.
This is really no more than might
have been expected. Senator Smith, f
he does not take a cabinet position,
will be a candidate for election to the
Senate from Georgia before the Wilson
administration has rounded out its
four years That election will not be
by the legislature. 1t will be by the
people, in a white Democratic primary,
from which, by the way, Tom Watson
and other Bull Moosers" win be pro,
hibited by the party rules from partici-
pating.
To distribute patronage wholesale IL
Georgia, under such conditions, would
inevitably mean host of sore, disap-
pointed, angry men, with knives out.
ready to take a whack of flesh from the
bulky form of the junior senator. For
every man pleased by an appointment
there would be, as it now promises,
from a half dozen to a score of dis
gruntled seekers after office who were
turned down. Instead of being a source
of political strength in the coming race
the position of pie cutter for Georgia
would be source of danger and weak
ness. Senator Smith knows that He
has had experience, while governor,
with the results that flow from distrib-
uting offices. He does not banker after
the job. He distinctly ducks it.
furthermore, and this is probably not
overlooked by Senator Smith, the feel
ing in South Georgia against North
Georgia dominance is growing stronger
right along. The idea that South Geor-
gians would be dependent on a North
| Georgian for little handout from the
Federal grab-bag would not be at all
gratifying to the sense of local pride
that is rapidly developing in this Sec
ton. South Georgia knows it gave the
bulk fthat majority to Wilson, it
! knows ii is the backbone of the Demo-
cratic party in the state, it knows it
/ doesn't have to take lessons in party
steadfastness from any North Georgia
leaders, and there We're signs innumer-
able of readiness to, revolt against
this scheme of North Georgia pie cut
ting that the Atlanta papers were 50
quick to indulge in.
Senator Smith is a wise politician.
That Is the best comment that can be
made on the declaration, NO pie cut
ting job for me-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

There giH &c no opposition TO
Speaker Clark as the Democratic can
didata for Speaker of the next House.
This is we'll Underwood should aaso
have similar expression of party con
fidence. Roth mea stood true to the cor
oFs and are in position TO render effec-
tive aid to the administration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

The Charleston News and Courier
one of the staunchest of Southern
Democratic papers, believes that in
some respects Taft has been one of the
country's best presidents. 1t pays him
this pleasing tribute: He goes down
to defeat with the respect of all good
men. He has merited that respect
And there is a rich reward for him in
the gratitude of the South, which never
forgets. There are finer things in this
world than political preferment. There
was a time when Cleveland was APP
parently discredited, but history has
already begun to accord him his true
place among great Americans. In many
different offices Mr.. Taft has displayed
conspicuous ability. He will retire to
private life with the consciousness that
he has won the respect and affection OF
thousands of his fellow-citizens who
disagreed with him in a political way"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

The Cincinnati Enquirer has discov-
cred that when women select ties for
their husbands they always choose pat
terms that will scare other women
away Is that the reason the men new
er wear them2
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

In common with many other leading
Democratic papers the Baltimore Sun
believes that an extension of the civil
service to cover a vast host of official
places under the federal government
would rebound to the benefit of the
country. 1t deplores the worry tnat is
thrown upon the president of filing
innumerable positions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

The Washington correspondent of
the Sc Jannah News figures that there
ale more than ten Thousand places for
president Wilson to I'LL This ought to
give at least five hundred to Georgia
Cneer up, hoysi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

The suggestion that Gen. Nelson A.
Miles may be Secretary of War is not
received with any pleasure in this sec
ton. Miles is distinctly and decidedly
persona non grata to the Southern
wing of the democracy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

President-elecs Wilson's intentions
undoubtedly are good. but we very
much fear that open door" promise
was premature and will have to be re
consider cd The re are too many trif-
ers and crack brains in this country
fer the Iatch stg5ug TO hang ON the
outside
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

President Taft is correct. The in
conzfng administration viii be in posi-
ton to DO much more for the South
than any Republican administration
could ever afford TO do. or dare to do
And that is another great reason why
We should AFT be grateful and enter
genuinenly into the spirit of the APP
preaching Thanksgiving day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

Eviently Secretary of the Treasury
MacYeagh is a hard man to get along
with. The resignation of Treasurer
McCiung is merely another evidence of
this That department will be in u
better condition after March 4.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

Lnasmuch as the officers are still be-
ing used for political ends the Demo
cratic senator's will be fully justified in
holding up any and all appointments
from now until March 4.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

Boston Mass, Nov. ia "Moos-
cite Waltz" and a Moose Two-Step"
are among the dances to be introduc-
ed at a Bull Moose" dance by young
PEOPLE of Dorchester Thursday evening
in the Fitzedrick bungalow The hall
will be decorated with bandannas. bull
moose heads and other symbolic EN-
blems
No man ever marries a woman be-
cause she is a good conversauonalist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

Cow iIson says he is fortunate in
ns2c reading the newspaper specula-
ticns aS."&t his cabinet SO he is not
consciously guilty of creating any
embarrassments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

The Minister of Militia of Canada
says. the bayonet and the Bible go to-
gether-" A dead heather. then. is a
good heather
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17
interchangeable Mileage
Facts Worthy of Careful Consideration

Attention is invited to the check systemin depart
mont stores the cash registers smaller stores; the
cahiers at hotels ants, ETC., and hundreds OF
other devices for the purpose of proper accounting
THE INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE BOOKS
PROVIDED BY THE LINES IN THE SOUTHEAST
GRANT MORE FAVORABLE CONDITIONS THAN
ARE AFFORDED BY INTERCHANGEABLE
ROCKS IN ANY OTHER TERRITORY, AND
THEY DO NOT REQUIRE THE HOLDER OF A
MILEAGE BOOK TO DO MORE TO SECURE
TRANSPORTATION FOR HIMSELF AND HIS
BAGGAGE THAN is REQUIRED OF A PASSENGER
WHO PURCHASES TICKET FOR CASH
They are good greater number of railroads
There are no restrictions to the passenger trains
on which exchange tickets purchased with inter
changeable mileage coupons can be used.
The give the passenger the benefit OF short line
mileage where it would not be practicable in many
instances if mileage coupons were honored on the
train.
Tho exchange regulation is of benefit to the rail-
way companies for the following reasons:
1t insures proper accounting.
II eafeeuards the accurate checking of baggage
II relieves the conductors of much detail labor.
thereby permitting them to give more time and at
ention to the operation of their trains thus insurng
t, a greater degree the safety of passengers.
II makes it possible to ascertain the volume OF
Messenger travel from each station and to determine
the facilities necessary
The exchange regulation has been the subject of
judicial review before Railroad Commissioners and
state Courts and the reasonablenass c. - require
inert has been sustained
The regulations we're called into question in case
before the Interstate Commerce Commission, in
which that Commission said
I'm A WORD. THE RIGHT TO USE EXCHANGE
ORDERS AND MILEAGE BOOKS IS IN THE Ma
TIRE OF A PRIVILEGE VOLUNTARILY AC-
CORDED BY CARRIERS, UNDER THEIR Ia
RIFFS. AND MUST BE ACCEPTED BY THOSE
WHO USE SUCH SPECIAL FARES WITH ALL
LAWFUL, AND MISREPRESENTATION LIMGTA-
TIbNs THAT MAY BE ATTACHED TO THEM"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17
OFFICIAL ORGANS

City OF Americas,
Sumter County,
Webster County.
eaiiroad Commission Of Georgia For
Third Congressional District,
u. 8. Court, Southern District o
Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

1t seems as if a woman could catch
her death of cold because her husband
wouldn't wear the right weight under
wear
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-17

Americus, Ga, November IL, 1912
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-07-11

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For the first thirty days the paper will run a %
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closing The right to postpone date OF closing is
reserved if sufficient cause should occur.
The c. ntest shall close day which will be-
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final count.
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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-20

deceive her or confess tho truth out
right. Something in her face forced
me to the falsehood.
"Yes, Reynolds battery. He was ~
ported killed in our last battle. Did
you know him?"
''No. not really; indeed. have new
er seen his face. l wondered II you
could be the same" her voice faltef.
ing over the words
"That sounds strange tAas ~
should know his name and all abo0e
him, yet never have seen his face"
HE was not killed, only wounded
He came to our plantation in the night
endeavoring to escape into your nnsA
IL aided him."
''Then you surely don't hate an Yan-
KEGS" l exclaimed, almost eagerly.
"You mistake" with dignity. He
was nothing to me. l assisted him un-
intentially. not even knowing he w.s
a Yankee"
'Tf you had known would you havS
betrayed himi"
mot merely as & fugitive perhaps
but as a bearer of important news to
our enemies / would"
And me?"
She looked at me. her eyes almost
angry in their gray depths. her Lips
pressed closely together.
Eve are enemies, not friends" shs
returned calmly. lis your mission
peace?"
$50 far as this house Is concerned
come in peace. but I come seeking
the man Donald Is he concealed in
the house!"
Not to my knowledge"
.If l return with my men and search
the premises
I'VE could not prevent such an out
rage" she broke in swiftly. But 1t
will be needless to call your force.
The house is open. You may make
the search Yourself"
Had been older. more experienced
and had the Invitation come from
some other than this GIick w!ttcd girl
l might easily have questioned its hon
esty.
"You mean you will act ns my
guide: Who are within:
Judge Dunn. his daughter Lucille
and IL few house servants: no cne y"u
need fear" touch of sarcasm III the
low tone.
And YOU aro:"
Jean DcHsluw. at your service.
dropping m" Il courtesy.
Very we'll Miss ncnS!oVT. II you
can satisfy mr HAT no cnerTil'nS arc
hrrhrrr,. here | will see that you are
left unLiS,lIrhcd In the future.
10 be continued.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-20

"ierhaps you would Ike 20 agesti"s
me-
Il viii test yom WhPrr "an tnd
BE- bonald-E.c Doaaid l. tEs uIiie
h- l. known 10y IN orT army the .urr-
rilll leader si.c holds Confederate
commission "
And II | knew. CO you suriosn I
would ever tell you: know nuihIn:
oi Biz ltouaid."
could see he fu.h si-ir. Ia her
cheeks. the swift risIug and falling Of
her r"so;n. bGt her uu.iachins eyes
werr rlon ia.Ee
Whose house is this
''iou know already-it IL judge
Dunn'S plantation. FairyIew'
Are you his daughter"
NO: merely II guest"
"Of whom does the family insist!
She hcsitated, biting Ter lips,
WHY DO you ask al this: Are you
calamity contemplating an attack on
the housey
NO" I said: I'VE are soldiers. not
Guerrillas. | confess it Is curiosity more
than anything else. and-because |
like to talk with you
with me. indeed. You have the IN
science of the north. Who are you!'
"A lieutenant on the stan of Cen
eral Itosecruns."
What is your nameT
king"
She drew a quick. startled breath.
her hands clasping tightly.
"King-how-how strange! Do you
know an Elbert King Of your armyf
"A sergeant Of artilleryr'
waited as If thinking. endeavoring
to determine which would be best, to
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-20

PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.
Elbert King, a northern soldier left
for dead on a southern battlefield.
recovers consciousness and hides near
q farmhouse, where he hears Jean
Denslow, a beautiful daughter Of the
south, admit to her negro servant. Joe,
that soon she must wed Calvert Dunn,
q man she does not love.
King overhears a conversation be-
tween Colonel Denslow and the chap
lain relating to a movement to sur
prise the Federal forces. King, anx-
lous to get away with the Information,
intercepts the prospective bridegroom,
Lieutenant Calvert Dunn, apprOpriates
his uniform and is mistaken for Dunn.
Under the cover of his disguise to save
himself he is married to Jean Denslow.
Still undetected, ha, starts with his
bride to Dunn's home on horseback.
While en- route she discovers Kings
deception. Furious, she gallOps of to
warn the Confederates. Her horse
stumbles and breaks Its neck, while
Jean Injuries her ankle. Hopelessly she
accepts Kings proffer Of assistance to
Dunn's home. Kings kindnesses par
TALLY win her. He later arrives at the
Federal outpost and is held up by the
picket.