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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-27

They were going some in the middle
ages! If you didn't like a fellow you
just put cold poison in his tea and if
he wouldn't drink it you choked him
till he did! Nobody seemed to mind
wholesale slaughter if you had money
enough to awe the populace! 1t must
have been fierce!"
That night Mrs. Dillmere woke up
to find her husband pacing the floor.
Somehow" he said, 81 can't sleep.
Are you sure the back basement win
dOws are locked? l thought I heard
some one on the basement stairs a
little while ago l don't see what is to
prevent a burglar from walking in at
the open bedroom windows from the
room. There! Did you hear that?"
ats that book you were reading!"
declared Mrs. Dillmere. 60 to bed!"
Dillmere persisted in reading the
books. Occasionally when the hor-
rors grew too great for him to bear
alone he related them to his wife
after Johnny had gone to bed
IT don't see how they earned a liv-
ing in those days" Dillmere said one
evening. after every fellow got
through his daily stunt of poisoning a
few relatives, beheading a whole viii
lage, robbing cathedrals and burning
up castles he naturally would not have
much energy left for the milder pur-
suits of life"
Mro ni11pooro yuoIza +bo+ NIGHT IN fpd
the lights turned on and Dillmere
perched on chair endeavoring to
climb the wall
james," she shrieked
''Hush!" said James impatiently
I'm escaping. If l get to the top Of
this wall and drop into the moat be-
low Caesar Borgia and his minions
cannot find me to make me drink the
poison! They are burning up the bod
les of the people whose heads they
have chopped off, but I'll have to
hurry"
A little later, while he mopped the
cold water from his person-for his
wife's aim at his head with the tum-
bier Of water had not been good owing
to her Observation-Disclosures demand
ed whats the use of raising such a
row? Wh-what did you try to drown
me for?"
Because I didn't want you to go
through the roof in your pajamas," re-
piled his wife sternly. James Dill
mere, you've got to give those awful,
disgraceful books away"
"All right" said Dillmere, shivering.
Put 'em in the ash can. Anyhow,
I've read 'em ALL"
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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Washington Camp No. "a.
Washington Camp, No "a, +, u .
of A. meets every Monday night "
K. of P. Hall at o'clock. Vlslu"
brothers cordially invited to attend
W. T. WEEKLY, President
C. j. McMATH. Secretary
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Low RATES
OFFER MADE
BY COMP ANY
FOR The MUNICIPAL LIGHTING
Would Do 1t For the Sum of
One Dollar

The following was submitted to the
city council at it's last session by the
Americas Gas and Electric Company:
Americas, Ca, June oath, 1912.
To The Mayor and City Conucil OF
Americas.
Gentlemen: Since our new electric
plant is finished and is of the most
modern type, consisting of two large
electric machines, turbine driven, we
find that we have surplus power; the
demands of our customers at this tina
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-27
TAX NOTICE.

Americas, Ga, June 26, 1912.
Taxpayers will please make thei,
returns by July goth. The books viii
close on that date. Banks and corpo.
ratlons making returns on all paid III
capital and surplus as the law dl
reefs. JOHN T. HOWELL,
Tax Receiver, Sumter Co.
27-d1t-w-4t
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HOW MUCH Do YOU =:
THINK OF YOUR :
HOME, YOUR TOWN. :
YOUR COUNTY? F.:

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. 1t
will be fruitful of results. It 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 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 a 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, 1912-06-27

Trouble never attempts to dodge
ose who are looking for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-27

The wakon wheen usually has that
red feeling, but it never complains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-27

You are wasting time every time you
ell your sorrows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-27
p. o. 8. A.

Washington Camp, No. ii, PatrlO"
Order Sons of America.
Meets every Wednesday, 7:SO p ~
In K. of P. Hall. All members uFe'
to attend. H. D. WATTS
o. D. REESE. Presloen'
Recording Secretary.
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Cause for SUNRISE.

cause TOT ouTpTlScs
"Those men who are fighting home
rule in Ireland must be a queer lot
to think they'll win"
'Why so?"
"Ain't most Of 'em married mem"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
REV. FLEMING IMPRESSES
CONGREGATION WITH TEXT

How may | know that I am savedY'
was the question propounded and forcibly
answered from the pulpit Sunday by
Rev. Charles II. Fleming. pastor OF the
Plymouth Presbyterian church, lie said
In part;
I'VE know that We have passed from
death unto life because We love the
brethren To appreciate the force OF
this text remember two things;
~ meant to John anything but senti-
mentality, lackadaislcai well-wishing
for the world. Nor does II refer TO the
reading Of a novel or attending touch
ing play, as many man whom II would
be gross flattery to describe as indiffer-
emily moral can and frequently does do
today. and. because the tears come. Inn
AGNES that he Is a pretty good fellow
after all,
Tho text needs the illumination Of
Johns previous life. II II hard to see
how anyone OF strong feelings and quick
temper can say, ~ | but had tho quiet
disposition and kind heart of the By
loved disciple what Christian ! might
he John. but for Jesus, would have
called down fire from heaven to burn
up village because they did not receive
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Thief ROBS BOLD BURGLAR
Man Who Steals High Priced Dope
Drugs is Caught.
COMPLAINS OF HIS LOSSES
when Police Investigate They FInd
He IL the Burglar They Have
Been Looking Por--He
10 Indicted,

omahas newest type Of burglar who
steals only high-priced drugs has been
indicted by the grand Jury. Following
the story printed In The Bee that there
was such a culprit working In Omaha the
police divulged the name Of the confessed
burglar. who is Charles Smith. lie wag
arrested shortly after the second burg
larry at tho Richardson Drug company
last Monday night, Ho confessed ond
was taken before the grand Jury where
he was indicted on charge Of breaking
and entering.
The Richardson Drug company house
was entered by Smith twice and each
time he stole only high priced dI-Iss and
toilet articles He told the police how
he gained admission TO the store by
breaking In a rear window. lie cartcd
all the stolen articles 10 his room on
lower Douglas street. On last Tuesday
morning while he was sleeping Dome one
entered his room and took large guam
tlty OF the stolen articles Smith reported
the loss and aroused the police, who,
armed with a search warrant searched
Smiths room and secured over 500 worth
Of the Bl-gotten goods consisting Of
cocaine. liquid. opium morphine and
toilet articles. smith was arrested when
he returned TO his room that night. All
Of the goods stolen were valued at 1900
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
SHOULD STAND BY PRESIDENT
John L. Webster Says it is Duty of
Republicans to Work for Taft.
PETITIONS BEING CIRCULATED
Chairman of Taft Club Says Taft
Has Made q Good President
and that Insurgency Must
lie Fought.

The insuTgent element OF the republi-
can party has been booming La Toilette
In this state for several months, and
hnding 1t would not be successful, influ-
ences have been brought to bear upon
Roosevelt to bring him out as a candi-
date" said General John Lee Webster,
chairman Of the Douglas County Taft
republican leegue yesterday.
Or putting IL In other words" he
continued, insurgency has put itself in
the attitude Of fighting the adminIstrs-
ton Of the republican party, and Il Is
the duty Of the republican party TO stand
by Its administration.
Taft has been one Of the best presidents
the United States ever had and we ought
not to be afraid TO tell the people so.
We are justified under the circumstances
In being aggressive In behalf of the nresi-
dent, as the insurgents have been aRgres-
siVe against him. ! am ir favor Of max
ing vigorous campaign for President
Taft from now on
Mr.. Webster said 1000 signatures will
be secured to the Taft petitions in this
state Forty-two petitions, circulated in
Douglas county, asking that the name
Of President Taft be placed on the bal
lot for denomination, and naming Johr
L. webster Allen w. Field, e. B. Perry
and r. D, Schneider sdelegates-at-large
and J. c. Root and n. p. Swanson dis
triet delegates to the national republican
convention, have been returned. The
total number OF signatures secured in
this county now numbers lao Fifty De-
titions are still in circulation and 200
sisners are expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
RObber is Pursued
by ShOeless Victim

Joe Smith trudged through snow drifts
in his stocking feet TO the South Omaha
police station, from his home at 3li
Railroad avenue to report that MARVEL
Wellrite had stolen his shoes. He was re-
warded for his perseverance by the ar
rest of the thief short time later.
WeIlrite entered William Sawycrs room
at the same number at o'clock and took
the latters CLOTHES. lie then went to
Smiths room, knowing that he had SO
which had been sent TO him by his
mother. Wellrlte demanded the SO. back
Ing up his sincerity with a stove poker
Smith resisted. but Wellrite grabbed s. 90
that was laying OH the dresser. He then
picked up Smiths shoes and made bis
escape.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Bank Call Shows Healthy Condition of Local Banks
BANKS MAKE FINE SHOWING
Local Institutions Reflex Strong
Local Business Condition.
BIG GAINS ARE INDICATED
Omaha National shows Deposits of
Over Thirteen sfilIions-Loans
Heavy, showing Money
Is Now at Work,

Statements made by the Omaha and
South Omaha national banks in response
TO the call of the comptroller Of the cur
reney for the close OF business on Feb
ruary % are an index II the Improving
business conditions Of this section OF the
country.
Not only were large gains in deposits
and loans sn1yn over the las, previous
statement and the corresponding state
ment Of last year. but deposits were
greater b, $4,000 than they have bcel
at any other time in the last ,hree years,
eclipsing by this figure the high tide Il
deposits in September. i9ll.
Aggregate deposits OF the seven Omaha
banks and three South Omaha banks on
February % were SIS. So sOs. compared with
IS, s4,06S for the statement of December
S. 1911, an increase of sA3Sa,Sa Com.
pared with deposits at the time OF the
nearest corresponding statement of last
year-March 7-present posts are IN the
lead by SSsoo,ss0.
Loans and discounts Of all the banks a,
the time Of the statement were ST., rs.
ssS. which is sl45S,9S5 greater than de.
posits at the time of the December state
ment and s1,si1Ost greater than at The
time Of the statement Of Lass March.
All three Of the big banks OF the city
The Omaha National. First National and
United States National-banks whose
deposits run regularly above 5000. 900
showed large gains. The Omaha National
passed the s12oooooo mark. with almost
100000 Of deposits more than at :he
time OF the December statement.
| Index Of Business.
Bank deposits and clearings are re.
garded as certain indlces Of business
conditions and as deposits are big and
local clearings are regularly running
ahead Of a year ago, Omaha business
men, with the added knowledge Of better
conditions in their own lines arc feelIn,,
optimistic over the outlook for the year,
A further cause for the good feeling Is
that the money is not only in the coun.
try, but 1t is In circulation. as indicated
by the increasing amounts loaned out ull
approved security. There have been
times in Omaha since the panic Of 1866
when deposits were lighter than they
should be; there have been times when
the banks could have loaned more moEcy
II they had 1t; there have been time
when the vaults were full OF money end
conservative, waiting business world
did not demand II, but now financial
and commercial affairs have settled down
to such steady basis that deposits are
growing, loans are growing and the de-
mand for money is about in the proper
proportion 10 the supply.
Loans and Deposits.
Following Is a table OF comparison Of
the present statement, In respect to de-
poslts and loans, with the December
statement:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
BRIEF CITY NEWS

asvs Root Print It.
Gas, xieo. Fixtures. surgess-orandsr-
Thos. W. Blsokhurn for oongrsss-Adv.
Two More Honor Submissive more
hames have been added to the honor list
bf the senior class members az the
omaha High school who are eligible for
.he 1872 commencement program oompeti-
Jon. They are Ruth Harts and Hannah
kulakofsky.
E1liok Caught In Drift. l. Eiliek
back from Toronto. where he addressed
! printers convention. He brings back
pug yarns Of delayed trains in the east.
having been thirty-six hours late in ar
living at Toronto, nineteen hours having
laen spent on q train in drift IN Michi-
san with nothing to eat.
Minister Gets Dsgrse-Rsy. J. W. Har-
liz pastor of the First Baptist church OF
omaha from ISL until 1857, now pastor Of
he Baptist church OF 81. Petersburg,
fla, has Just been given the degree Of
loetor Of divinity by the John 3. stet-
ION university. according 10 word re-
Ielved here. The degree was conferred
lpon recommendation OF Lincoln Hully,
bresident Of the university.
xssr Complains Of Coal Dsaisrs--John
srant Pegg. city inspector Of weights and
measures. has nlsd complaints against
hree coal dealers, charging two with
hort measure in selling coal and one
nth refusing to adjust scales which
inde-weighsd about forty pounds to the
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
HAMBURGER PREDICTS JEWS
TO COME TO UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, Eth. "A prediction that
tho next century win see nearly all Of
the 100000 Jews OF the whole world
on American soil was made by Sheriff
Julius Hamburger in an address before
delegates from all parts Of the country
gathered today for the annual meeting Of
the executive committee Of the Free sons
OF Israel. Arrangements we're consis.
cred for the uuinuuenniai convention os
the entire order at Rochester on May 10.
In reviewing the history OF the order
since its inception In isia. Sheriff Har-
burger spoke OF its benefaction and its
remarkable resources. There were but
a.ooo Jews in the United States when the
first census was taken, he said, and to-
day there were 10000. Every land
which has prosecuted the Jews, he said.
had fallen into decay. and he lauded the
action taken by the United States In abro-
eating It's treaty with Russia In order TO
impress that ''barbarlo nation with
lesson OF Justice 10 Jewish American
citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Hit by Mail Car,
Buried in Drift

Sam Leon, section hand. was struck By
a mail ca2 at the Burlington depot Monday
morning. and was hurled about ten feet
into a huge snow drift. 1t required fif-
teen minutes to locate and drag him out
Of the snowy heap, so deeply had he been
buried.
Leon, who is now in a serious condition
at St. Joseph's hospital, was cleaning
snow from the tracks in front o. the
new mail transfer depot when a mail
car was backed down upon him. He
was not noticed by the engine crew, nor
did he hear the approaching car. II Is
thought that his skull is fractured. He
lives at 20 South Eighth street.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Epps Loses His Job;
Demands Damages

Failure OF the jury carefully to study
Judge Estelles instructions In the $4,000
libel suit OF Charles A. Epps against
Charles c. Burdgo before returning YER
dict is the ground Of a motion for a new
trial filed by Thomas b. Murray, Epps'
attorney. Epps alleged that Burdge, seek
ing to collect an unjust debt, cost him
his position by writing to his employer
that he was a dead beat" The case was
tried last week and the jury gave Burdge
a verdict In less than ten minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
PINCHER GETS PINcHED
FOR ATTACKING WOMEN

John Luce Of Council Bluffs was ar
rested at O'Clock Saturday night on a
standing on a corner in the business cen
ter Of the city amusing himself by pinch
ing young women who passed him. Bertha
Shine, III Howard street. was pinehsI
On the arm She turned and slapped Luce
In the face and then told q policeman.
Luce was csrted to iail.
He was fined 20 and costs in polio
court. and in default Of Payment sen:
to Jail under a state mitimus.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27

Christ. Jesus, Himself. called him Son
of Thunder
''No. This text expresses the ripe
fruitage OF q life Of bitter struggle and
self-conauest II indicates a dtvinely
planted affection for men resolutely lived
out at every cost TIL It became an In
stlnet. At FIRST he had Il; eventually &c
had him.
''Such vigorously wholesouled-and
therefore INSTRUMENTATION the main
spring OF life Of living sacrifice for lost
men, was 10 the apostle sufficient reason
for believing that he had passed from
death unto life And so IL 10 TO Us II
we have it
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Omaha Educators
Stalled in Drifts

Superintendent E. L. Graft. Elmer G.
Miller. R. L earns and four prin-iEl.s Of
Omaha schools are stalled at Wilcox.
NO., b. reason o: the snow storm. They
are board Wabash train enroute to St
Louis to attend the meeting Of the SUPER
intendents division OF the National Edu-
csdona association. They report TO the
Eupertntendsnt's office here that several
wabash trains are stalled at Wilcox
unable to move.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Bank Merger Denied
by Cashier Irwin

The Bee has the following from c. W.
Erwin cashier Of the Corn Exchange Ma
tional bank:
THE newspaper report that there would
be a consolidation Of the Corn Exchange
National bank and the Omaha National
bank Is absolutely untrue The Corn Ex-
change National bank will continue in
business at its present location. and any
report TO the contrary Is positively with
out foundation, e. w. ERWIN,
Cashier Corn Exchange National bank. :.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Sidewalks Must Be
Cleaned Up at Once

Twenty men have been sent by the
city engineering department into the
resident districts Of the city to notify
property owners that walks must be
cleared Of snow. II the notice does not
result in clear walks in six hours prop
erty owners may be arrested and upon
conviction fined. The police are also
giving out notices.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27

thousand. Those whom complaints were
filed against were II. Gross, shackleford
& Dickey and A. L. Bergduist. The two
latter are charged with selling short
Weight coal.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
sz5 to Pacific Coast.

One way second class eolonist tickets on
sale daily March LIST to April 18th via
Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway.
Tickets: 1872 Farnam St, Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
Di.sracefuI Conduct

Of liver and bowels, In refusing to act.
is quickly remedied with DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Easy. safe. sure. &c. For
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27

Persistent Advertising is the Road to
Big Returns.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27

"Geiss. Medical Discovery medicine or secret nostr
si botdwrsppe and stested
will aeoho or harm
ksSit4o.inf sud made with tple-rehned
the native American medical
Words Medical Association Pops Buffalo, N
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-27
What Ais You?

Do roo feel weak tired, Respondent, have frequent head
achss coated TONGUE bitter bad taste in morninS
heartbun beiohas Of fss, acid rsinss in throat ate
estins stomach tnsw burn foul BREATH dizzy spells
poor variable Appetite nausea at times and kndrc'
synptons?
you have sny considerable n.mbsr Of ths
above symptoma yos are SUFFERING from bilious
ne,s torpid Ever wifh iadis estion, dyspxpsis.
Or. Herss's Gssdsn Medical Discovery is made
- Of ths mest valuable medicinal prinoiplss
kns~a 10 zsSiesI soisaos for De permanent
cure Of sseh sbaornd eend'tons. II . Q most
efssSezk liver invikorstsr, stomach tonic. bowel
re&zSnfnr an& uerIa sfren3thrzer.
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CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-11-02

must nave done good business during
the day as chief-mourner."
why don't you send for your lug
Hage1"
Ryanne caressed his chin. my
luggage is, I believe. in the hands Of
the enemy. It ia Of no great import
ence. I never carry anything of value.
save my skin. I'm not like the villain
In the melodrama; no discriminating
documents. no lost wills. no directions
Tor digging up pirates gold"
II suppose you'll soon be OF for
America" George asked indifferently.
II suppose SO. By the way, saw
you at the game today"
mo! Where were you?"
"Top row. am going to ask q
Favor Of you. It may sound rather odd
to your ears, but I know those two
ladies rather we'll. kept out OF the
way till could find some clothes.
The favor ask is that you will not
tell them anything regarding the cir
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-11-02
PROPOSED LAW RE.
LATINO TO THE TAX
ALTON OF RAILROAD
PROPERTIES.
CHAPTER q, LAWS OF 1919.

CHAPTER q, LAWS OF 1919.
An ACT providing for tho taxation o,
railroad properties, the collection
and times of payment Of suoh ia,
and repeating acts inconsisten,
Herewith.
Be 1t Enacted by the Legislature Of
the State Of Minnesota.
Section /. Every railroad COM
pany owning or operating any line
Of railroad situated within, or
partly within this state, shall. dur
hhs ths year nto and nd.
Of this state, in lieu of all taxes
and assessments, upon all property
within this state. owned or opera
ted for railway purposes. by. such
purtenances, appendagss and fran
chises thereof sum of money
equal to nve per cent Of the gross
In this state.
and annually thereafter. each such
railroad company shall make. ac-
cording to law, Q true and Just re-
turn Of all such gross earning: for
next preceding, and the said tax of
ave per eeatun thereon shall be-
come due and be payable to the
State of Minnesota II manner pro.
vided By law. On September LIST,
next thereafter.
On or before February 10, 1914,
ana annually thereafter, each such
railroad company shall make, &C.
oorAlnK to law, true and just re-
turn Of all such gross earninRs for
the six months ending Decembsr
Slst next preceding, and said tax
Of Eve per csntum thereon shall
become due and payable to the
state Of Minnesota n manner pro.
yided ~ law, .. March 1T next
thereafter, and the payment OF
such sums at the tlmes hePsinbe.
fore set forth shall be in full and
in lieu Of all other taxes and 40.
ssssmsnts upon the property and
franchises so taxed: provided Deth-
lag in this act shall be Construed
90 modifying any agreement enter
Cd into between any municipality
within the state and any railroad
company relating to the payment
Of LEGAL taxes or assessDeAts.
The lands acquired by public
grant shall be and remAln exempt
from taxation until sold or CON-
traoted to be sold or conveyed ~
provided in the respective sets
Whereby such grants were made Or
SsooGnissd.