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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
She WILL NOW
BE HIPLESS and
CURVELESS
WOMAN'S OUTLOOK FOR 1918
TfOuSef Skirts May Also Be
Worn in Americas

Chicago, Dec, 3-The Spring maid of
1913 is to be straight front, straight
back, hipless and curveless. If fash
ionably attired, she will look like a
straight line, with an oblique line at
the top, said oblique line being her
hat.
Skirts are to be perfectly straight,
looking like an envelope. Jackets are
to be the same. Narrow skirts will
prevail, hence they will be slashed so
that the wearer may move with the
same degree of safety. The slash may
be in the back, front or side. The slash
will extend to a point just below the
knee and will be skillfully concealed
by pleats.
For plump, rotund women, who can
not wear the positively straight lines,
the fashion-makers have taken les
son from the unspeakable Turk For
pump Noulel Iu6IS Will NC Shil - u
the voluminous, sheet-like robe of the
desert roamer drawn tightly about the
ankles and full at the top. Oriental
colors also will be drawn upon heav-
lily in the new styles.
Returning to the slender woman,
jackets will be cut on the same
straight lines as the skirts. The cuta-
way pattern will prevail, and this
calls for some decoration to fill in the
front For this purpose there will be
waistcoat, exactly like mans vest
to finish the open coat. The Spring
coat will be striking of stripes and
checks, the one finding the most favor
among designers being the "rah-rah,
forty-six inches long, made of cream
goods with tan stripe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
CLARK TO DO THE
HONORS TO DEFEATED
Will Wine Elm and Dine Elm
Before They Leave

Washington, d. c., Dec Speaker
Champ Clark's private dining room
in the capitol will be the central
point for social activities from now
until the first of March rings down
the curtain on the sixty-second con-
gress and ushers out a long line of
familiar characters, who for years
have graced the floor of the lower
branch.
The speaker has evidenced his In
tention of entertaining the OUTGOING
members at luncheons from time to
time. Today he presided over a small
company, and yesterday he signalized
the opening of the short session
by having as his guests at the
midday meal former Speaker Cannon
Representative Mann, minority lead
er; Representative Underwood, major.
ity header, and Governors-elect Cox OF
Ohio, and SulZer, of New York. Mrs
Clark almost invariably presides al
these non-partisan affairs and gen.
orally is assisted by her daughter
Miss Genevieve, who is highly popular
with all of her fathers friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
WILL ORGANIZE SOUTH
GEORGIA BIBLE CONFERENCE
First Meeting To Be Held at Ashgurn,
May ), 6, z.

Action was taken at the closing SEES
sion of the South Georgia Methodist
conference, recently held in Savannah,
looking to the organization of the
South Georgia Bible conference.
The Rev. Do. w. n Ainsworth in
troduced the resolution calling for the
organization of the conference. The
resolution recommended the appoint
ment of DR.. J. B. McGehee, of Ogle-
thorpe, as honorary president, which
action was taken. w. N. Ainsworth
C. r. Jenkins, T. D. Ellis, W. c. Low
EFT, J. M. Cutler, l. p Tyson and P
w Ellis were appointed as the board
of managers to have charge OF tho
work Of organizing the conference.
Ashburn was designated as the frs
meeting place for the conference. The
initial meeting will be held May 5,
and 7.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04

Peter and Philip and the places may
be as strangely different as Samaria
and GAIA. The word of the Lord came
to Philip to- leave the populous CITY,
preaching of the divine truth and re-
spending thereto, and to go to GAIA, &
desolate AMI desert place, and preach
the gospel to one man. But there God
met them; And he blessed him
there" GAIA was the gateway to Pal
estine from the south. and EthiopaSl
was now 70 stretch out her hands to-
God Your prompt and joyous obedi-I
ence may open a new kingdom for.
your Lord. No doubt that was a.
strange journey to Philip, and he must
have wondered why he was leaving
the city and going down to GAIA; but
at the end of the day his soul re-
joiced in what had been done. 1t Isl
O blessed thing to have so infallibie a
guide, so wise a teacher, so safe q
master, and to know that in following
him we are safe.
The Seeker.
AS Philip waits on the lonely road
he sees a chariot approaching and he
may have wondered whether the man
in 1t would be the object of his own
Journey. The chariot contains not an
Israelite, but man from Ethiopia
and probably a descendant of Ham
The eunuch was man of Importance
a treasurer in the court of Queen
Candace No doubt he had wealth
high position, great influence and fame
but evidently the spirit of God made
him dissatisfied with all these. He
had occasion to go to Jerusalem; may
it not have been a part of Gods plan
to bring him to the clear realization
of his need, in fact, to have some
promise and encouragement to go up
to the temple of Jerusalem.
But even there he did not find peace.
and he was returning to his own coun
try still longing for God, when the
Spirit said to Philip: go join thyself
to this chariot" Undoubtedly the Gu
much was distracted and anxious, but
in his hand he had the message OF
God. At last Gods messenger, Gods
word, and the seeking soul have mef.
and the result is glorious and crafty
ing. The seeking soul always wiz
find. Do not be lazy or Indifferent
about your own eternal welfare. Have
some real concern about yourself. Fol-
low God as far as he leads. New
light will fall upon the path just
ahead of your present step.
III thou believest, thou mayest-~
] "Relieve on the Lord Jesus Christ s
/ and thou shalt be saved" God has de-
clared 1t; nothing hinders its fulfill
ment except your own belief. Come
! let the spirit of God through the word
reveal Jesus to you as the Saviour
from your sins and as the keeper OF
your life; claim what he promises ss
| freely. accept what he offers, and en-
Joy what he imparts and reign in life
through One, even Jesus Christ. And
he went on his way rejoicing"
| Suffering shame and soothing rude.
| In my place condemned he stood;
| Sealed my pardon with his blood.
| Hallelujah, what a Savior!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
COTTON MARKET in
AMERICuS YESTERDAY
Receipts at the Various Ware.
houses

There was slight rally yesterday
in the cotton futures market, the
favorite months closing some higher
than on the day before The demand
for spot cotton is good, that is, for
the finer grades, with the off grades
still difficult to sell, owing to lack of
demand.
In the Americas market good mid
ding cotton was quoted at ~ ID cents
with very little offering Warehouse
receipts for the day were 140 bales.
The market was quoted as follows.
1912 1911
Good middling ,..........12 IL 8
Mlddlin g...............11 IL s Ia
Receipts in AmericuS.
1912 1911 1919
Reed Yesterday. 140 2S5 $50.
Total Receipts .26,31O 1920 24,S57
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transom.
The next one decorated his shirt
front. The third missed him and
broke the mirror. Eggs now came
thick and fast, two whole dozen, at
SO cents per, pursuing him to the fire
escape. With simian agility he made
his way down to that corner grocery
and asked for more eggs
But Sim was in too big hurry to
explain. He gathered up all the eggs
left in the crate, put them into a
huge paper bag and with a Charge
'em to Mr.. Thomas" bounded up those
stairs again.
Tommy was nowhere in sight. The
barricade had been pushed in.
But I'll get the rascal" muttered
Nemesis-of-the-Ova. Hes gone after
more eggs. Score one point for. me. "
He shut the window to prevent a
rear attack, then threw up fortifica-
lions in front of the open door
Steps, soft steps, ascending the
stair! A head looming from the semi
! darkness, looking inquiringly into the
| room.
Whizz! Pfosh! An egg cleaving
the air and finding it's mark.
Got we, did II" yelled Sim, tri-
| umphantly, emerging from the ram
part with another egg ready for the
| throw. Have another?"
A scream. Feminine. Not the land
lady's, either. The too-eager egg
! stif1ed the scream.
"sim Wellington, you nasty, good
for-nothing wretch" The victim was
suffering eggshells with every sylla-
BILE. II called to tell you your aunt
but I won't"
And the girl-young, pretty and all
that--founced down the stairs.
1t was Sims sweetheart. But Sim
didn't feel like calling her back.
POLLY" gasped the gallant warrior
in awe. "And auntie of the money
bags probably coming. to see me this
very day."
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eggs again?"
1t was query, an accusation and a
protest.
Yep" said Tommy Thomas. why
not? There's more nourishment in a
soft-boiled-"
Feather bed" interrupted his chum.
Truth Is, you're too lazy to cook any
thing else"
$.Ooooh, you tell whops! And what,
MrN Simian Wellington, did YOU
cook last week."
Simeon was obliged to take the de
fensive. cav, but I didn't plain-boil
and plain-boil till the hens came
home. l served those eggs in eight
different ways, and you know it,"
"Yaas, and with the shells every
time. Fact is, Sim, I'm tired of pot
wreslin'. I'll run you race to the
postoffice and back to see who cooks
for a month"
- NAY, son. Not being blessed with
drumsticks Ike yours. I'll have to de-
cline your glittering offer. But I'll be
sportier than that"
He picked up an egg, held it to the
light, listened at each end mysterious
ly, and then rejected it. He took up
E a. zzasssg and did the same. After
diagnosing the third, his face lighted
with joy.
"A very strong egg, Tommy. A per-
+ feet type of the Roman arch. Now,
sir, can fix this egg so you cannot
break it with an iron implement-er,
that stove-lid, we'll say"
Just try me-"
"If you do, I'll cook for a month.
If you don't I'm to have riz biscuits
and hot rolled oats for month"
Il weep for poor orphan like you,
Sim, but-turn on the blizzard"
yelling took his chosen egg-it
was a small one-and stood it in a
Fl corner of the room.
1t was an ancient trick, almost as
! old as the Columbus stunt, and Tom
my knew he could not hope to break
>the egg in that position with the cir
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
CONDUCTOR and ENGINEER
INJURED BY ACCIDENT
Conductor Simmons and Enqi-
ReGF Cochran Hurt

Two of the Seaboards faithful and
valued employees, Conductor Troy
simmons and Engineer |. Cochran, are
at their homes in Americas as the re-
suit of slight but painful injuries sus-
tanned re emily Conductor Simmons,
in charge of passenger train No. 76,
sustained a sprained hip yesterday,
while Engineer Cochran, in charge Of
freight rain No "a, was hurt painfully
two days ago while carrying his train
into Savannah, though his injury is
not of serious nature ii is hoped.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04

TEXT: Acts S:S9-"And he went on his
way rejoicing"
On his way rejoicing, Why not?
He had found Jesus Christ as a per-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04

even praise unto our God" This may
be your experience ere you close this
day, and it may be your privilege to
sing
happy day that fixed my choice.
On thee, my Savior and my God
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.
This story tells the secret of the
eunuchs happiness and refreshes the
soul as we read.
The Servant.
Philip, the evangelist, Is one of the
chief actors in this dramatic incl
dent. He was one of the deacons who
had been converted in the early days
of the apostolic church, and having
found Jesus he was busy in making
him known He is associated in our
minds with Peter as we read the Acts
of the Apostles. But he is so differ
ent in his temperament and methods,
and this illustrates how Christ chooses
the man for the task. Philip was ag-
gressive, many-sided, flexible, capable
of adapting himself to divers tempera-
ments. lie had just been preaching
in Samarla and perhaps the incident
of Simon Magus may have disturbed
him. If so the message from the an
gel to leave Samaria would be some
encouragement. God is behind all our
movements; let us be quiet in our
souls and quick to hear when he
speaks, follow where he leads or go
where he sends us. In that direction
lie joy, power and victory. The
paths may be as diverse as those of
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THAT ENDED
MOST UNEXPECTEDLY

cular weapon. But he betrayed no
chagrin. He calmly picked up poker
as we'll as the stove-lid, and proceeded
to pry away the partitions forming
the corner.
81 say" began Sim, fearsome for
the landladys bill. Then a brilliant
idea bumped him.
Pfosh! A moist, warm, soft-boiled
egg struck Tommy on his pet cowlick
and the effluvium began to cascade
into his collar, thence to the back Of
his vest.
And the battle was on. Tommy
jumped to the table and COM
Wandered the plate Of cooked eggs.
Sim rif1ed the cupboard of the half
bagful of raw ones. Only baseball
reporter could adequately deal with
the doings of those eggs thereafter.
Presently Sim retreated-or Tommy
thought he did. He ran downstairs
pursued by yah, squealer, come
, again!" from the apparent victor.
On the first floor was a grocer's
shop. A sign read:
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TO RESUME THE SESSION
OF COURT TODAY
The Grand Jury Was in SGS-
sion Yesterday

The courthouse was rather deserted
yesterday except for the presence
there of the grand jury which, after a
recess of four days, reconVened fer
business. The grand jury will be in
session again today, and is rapidly fin
ishing the more important matters be-
fore liat body Superior court VII
also be in session today when the
cases previously assigned for trial yes
terday will be first taken up, there be-
ing no session of court yesterday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
FRESH RANCH EGGS,
Csc dog.
........... ... -.

Gimme two dozen eggs" cried Sim.
"Charge it to Mr. Thomas, as usual"
Ustairs he galloped and began a
fusillade from the doorway. Poor
Tommy lodged behind the bed. Sim
entered and pursued him from his hid
ing place, punctuating his bowls with
fresh ranch eggs. Tommy now fed,
but grabbed the door key as he ran.
Sim understood. Tommy was COM
ing back with ammunition. He moved
bed, oil stove and table against the
door. He was in the act of uprooting
the stationary wash basin when a
balmy, squashy, not-quite-so-guaran'
teed ranch egg hit him in the bridge
of his nose. 1t had come over the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04

bODdl SaNlOuI anu
instead of going
h o m g detected
and despairing, he
could go saying
with the Psalmist,
Il waited patiently
for the Lord, and
he inclined unto
me and heard my
cry. He brought
me up also out of
an horrible pit,
out of the miry
clay; and he hath
set my feet on the
rock and he hath
put a new song
into my mouth,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
HER WILL BARS TOMBSTONES

" YAH fOrDidS ESTATE Marking HuS-
bands Grave or Her Own.
Reading, Pa, Nov. 29.-That no tomb
stones shall be placed on the graves
OF either herself or husband out of any
money of her estate is an unusual pro-
vision in the will of Mrs. Mary Hill,
OF Mohnton, which was filed for pro-
bate at the court house here today.
Mrs. Hills aversion to tombstones is
said to be in keeping with her conten-
ton in life that tombstones are a
waste of money for the reason that
they are only neglected afterward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
POTIPHAR'S WIFE AND
JOSEPH IN BALLET

London, Dec. 9.-Of great interest to
music lovers is the rumor that Richard
Strauss is writing ballet for the fam
Gus Russian dancers who have been
seen all over Europe during Ahe last
two Years. N
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-05-11
TWO STATESW|LL
WORK TOGETHER

Montgomery, May 10.-(Special.)-
Reuben f. Kolb commissioner of agri-
culture and industries, has just returned
from Atlanta, where he had a conference
with the commissioner of agriculture OF
that state with reference to cooperation
along agricultural lines.
The Alabama commissioner believes
that the two states can be of mutual aiG
to each other in the matter of exchanging
reports, pamphlets and any other litera-
ture which might be of benefit to the
people. These ideas were concurred In by
the Georgia commissioner of agriculture
according to Captain Kolb, and 1t is de-
clared that much good will result to the
two states by this mutual exchange OF
ideas and other plans which will be con-
veyed to the farmers and planters of the
rural districts.
Captain Kolb declared that he had had
a delightful visit TO Atlanta, and ex-
pressed great pleasure over the ready re-
Spouse to his plan on the part Of the
commissioner of agricultufe of Georgia.
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u. S. WILL REGISTER
ALL INMATES OF
DISORDERLY HOUSES

Ct Icago, Nav 10-The federal gov
ernment plans to keep register of all
inmates of disorderly resorts in all
cities of more than 5000 population
and BIZ cooperation with the police
maintain a close record of the move
nnent of this class from one city TO
another city. To do this 1000 agents
,riu be necessary. Congress will be
asked for a special appropriation II
100000. Tho plan was announced ~
an agent of the department of justice
carly today.
Attorney General WiclSersham de-
cided to adopt this policy OF dealing
win the evil at recent conference OF
government officials In Washington ana
il is expected that the plan will be In
ORG ration in a little bit.
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company vs. George Green, from Birming-
ram city court; reversed and remanded.
Tom Meyers VS.. State, from Jefferson
criminal court; affirmed.
Henry Lancaster VS. State, from JEFF
ferson criminal court; affirmed.
Illinois Central Railroad company VS..
w. T. Burleson, from Marion circuit
court; appeal dismissed.
Applications for rehearing ruled on:
Albert S. Towle VS.. City of Mobile from
Mobile law and equity court application
granted; motion to strike dill of excep-
tons overruled and case affirmed.
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company vs. Tom Ellis, pro ami, from
Jefferson circuit court; application overs
ruled.
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company, vs. H. f. Ozburn, from Birming-
ham city court; application oyeruled.
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SUPREME COURT ACTS ON THE
COMMISSARY CASE NEXT WEEK

Montgomery, May o.-(Special)-A case
of considerable interest TO a large num-
Der of corporations in Alabama that is
scheduled TO come up in the supreme
court next week is that of the Alabama
Consolidated Coal and Iron company vs.
the state ex rel L. L. Herzberg, probate
judge of Etowah county.
The question involved is whether or not
the state has a right to impose a license
fee on moro than one commissary oper-
ated by corporation The appellant con-
tends that the states law covering the
subject contemplates only the tax upon
one commissary, regardless of whether
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PRINCIPALS ASKED
FOR ANNUAL REPORT

Montgomery, May 10.-(Special)-A
circular letter calling upon the prin-
cipals of schools throughout the state
for an annual report of the years work
has been sent out by the state educa-
tional department. In these letters
superintendent Willingham calls upon
the heads of all schools to file their re-
port in the office at the earliest date
possible after the years work is ended
The department suggests that the re-
ports be made In triplicate, one 10 be
kept by the principal, one TO be sent
70 the county superintendent of educa-
ton, and the third to be filed with the
state superintendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-05-11
FLAG RAISING is
HAD AT EVERGREEN

Evergreen. May 1O.-(Special.)-T nag
raising at the orphanage Thursday aft
trnoon was an occasion In which the
citizens of Evergreen took great interest
and pride, and showed their appreciation
by large attendance. The flag stan is
about so feet high, floats from the midst
of the grouids and can be seen for miles
as travellers approach town from the east
or south
After a lengthy programme the build
ings were inspected, after which a Vic
trola concert was given. which was great
" enjoyed by the large crowd present.
The strawberries served were furnished
by E. c. Lee from his immense farm
near Castleberry,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-05-11
1CISIONS HANDED DOWN
BY THE COURT OF APPEALS

ntgomery, May 1o-(Special.)- 1.-The
wing list of decisions has been handed
by the court of appeals of Alabama:
'lker, P. &c. C. Snider VS.. James
from Blount circuit court; affirmed.
IN Rogers VS.. State, from Jefferson
|nal court; affirmed.
4 Hines VS.. State, from Birmingham
court; affirmed
L Harris, alias etc. VS.. State. from
fson criminal court; affirmed.
p. Letson VS.. j. w. Rail, as surviving
Ter etc, from Bessemer city court;
|sed and remanded.
b. Williamson VS.. M. j. Green. from
son circuit court; reversed and re-
led
Israffenried. J.--Albert S. Towle VS..
of Mobile, from Mobile law and
b court; affirmed. On application for
|ring.
pmas ]. Murphy VS.. Farmers Union
house company. from Monroe law
EQUITY court; affirmed.
" Connellsville Coal and Coke COM
VS.. Robert Kilgore. from Bessemer
court; affirmed.
American Produce Co., VS.. I'LL
Central Railroad company, from Bir-
ham city court; reversed and re-
led.
n. Balm. ct al. VS.. Mont. G. Hodges,
Marshall circuit court; reversed and
|nded.
C. Turner VS.. Ed Hartsell, from
son law and equity court; reversed
In w. Buford VS.. John T.. Graden,
Marshall circuit court; reversed and
|nded.
ham, ALEX Murphy VS.. State. from
Zoe law and equity court; affirmed.
|hur Kirby VS.. State, from Elmore
tt court; affirmed.
bingham Railway, Light and Power
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WARDEN JAILED
IN HIS OWN PRISON

New Orleans, May 10.-To be incar-
cerated in the prison of which he has
been the keeper for the past eight
years. or pay heavy fine one or both.
in the discretion of the trial judge, is
the fate of Capt. Richard Meredith, war;
den of the parish prison
Merdith was found guilty yesterday
of non feasance in office in granting
undue liberties to certain of the IA
men convicted of a violation of the cleo
ton laws.
He was sentenced to term in the
prison at the time of the election Of
Judge w. r. Somerville to the supreme
court a year ago. Another man tried
with Captain Merdith was found in
nocent and released.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-05-11
REVOLUTIONARY
ARMY DEFEATED

Asuncion, Paraguay, May 10-A force of
government troops today defeated a large
revolutionary army under the command
of the former President of the republic.
Col. Alvino lara, in the neighborhood
of the Tibieuary. The government troops
are commanded by the minister of war.
They started from here on April to meet
the rebels, who were advancing from Villa
Encarnacon, about 10 miles southeast.
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or not corporation operates other coH-
mssaries. either in one county or in any
number of counties
The question first came up in the circuit
court of Etowah county, and was decided
in favor of the state. The Alabama Con-
solidated Coal and Iron company there
upon decided to appeal. and the case will
be submitted next week on the call or
the Seventh judicial division.
The appellant operates a number OF
con-missaries in the state, and a protest
was entered when Judge Herzberg en-
deavored to collect license fee on each
of the commissaries operated in Etowan
county.