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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
oh, How | Itclled!

What long nerve-racking days of con-
slant torture-what sleepless nights of
terrible NATURALIZATION con-
slant itch, until it seemed that l must
tear of my very skin-then-
Instant redef-my skin cooled, soothed
and healed!
The very first drops of Odd. Pre-
scription for Eczema stopped that awful
itch instantly: yes, the very moment
Odd. touched the burning skin the tor
ture ceased. A Csc bottle proves it.
Odd. has been known for years as
the only absolutely reliable eczema
remedy, for it washes away the disease
germs and leaves the skin as clear and
healthy as that of a child.
All other druggists have ODD. Pre-
scription-go to them it you can't come
to us--but don't accept some big profit
substitute.
But if you come to our store we are
so certain of what Odd. will do for you
that we offer you full size bottle on
this guarantee: IF you do not find that
it takes away the itch AT ONCE, it
costs you not a cent.
Murray & Hooks Pharmacy, Agents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
She CAVE Up
ALL HOPE
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs
Green. But She Finally Found
Relief in Cardui.

Meetze, Va.-Mrs. J. c. Green Of this
place, says: 81 suffered with womanly
troubles so that l could hardly sit up.
Two of the best doctors in our town
treated me, and | tried different medi-
cines, until l gave up all hope Of ever
getting we'll.
One day, decided to try some Car
dui. 1t did so much for me that l
ordered some more, and it cured me!
Today, feel as well as l ever did in
my life.
The pains and the trouble are all
gone. / feel like another person in
every way. wish every sufferer could
know what Cardui will do for sick
women"
A few doses of Cardui at the right
time, will save many big doctor BILL
by preventing serious sickness.
1t tones up the nervous system, and
helps make pale cheeks fresh and rosy.
Thousands of weak women have been
restored to health and happiness by
using Cardui. Suppose you try it.
1t may be just the medicine you need.
N. B. Write TO: Ladies' Advisory Dept GhattaI
nooEa Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. for SPECIAL
Instructions. and 64-paae book. Home TreatEssnt
Tor women" sent in plain wrapper on request
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
MYRTLE HAWKINS DEATH
MYSTERY MAY BE SOLVED

Asheville, N. c., March 1.-THE
mystery of the death of Myrtle Haw-
kins whose dead body was found
floating in the waters of Lake Osceola
Last September, was brought steb
nearer to solution when the Hender-
son county grand jury, sitting at
Hendersonville, returned true BILLS
charging murder against Abner Nc
Call; his wife, Beatrice Mccall. and
George Bradley, and a woman "un-
known to the jury" Money Bradley
a brother of George, is charged with
being an accessory before the fact to
the murder, and Dan Mccall, father
of Mrs. McCalll, is charged with being
an accessory after the fact.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
COOKING BY THE TIME TABLE.

One of the many interesting and
valuable hints for the housewife con-
tanned in the Eagle-Thistle Cook Book
recently published by the Mathieson
/ Alkali Works, of Saltville, Va, is a
time table for cooking. This dainty
little booklet also contains a num-
Der of choice recipes and carefully
prepared tables showing the relative
nutritiveness and other unusual and
useful information.
The Eagle-Thistle Cook Book is free
and you can secure copy by sending
your name and address to the Mathie-
son Alkali Works, Saltville, Va. If
you will also send So cents, money or
der or stamps and the tops from six
packages of Eagle-Thistle soda they
will send you an elegant set of six
Rogers sterling silver plated tea
spoons.
Few people know that the Mathieson
Alkali Works is the largest factory of
It's kind in the world and that it's an
nual output is twice as great as tina
of any other soda manufacturer whose
product is sold in sealed packages.
Eagle-Thistle Soda is absolutely
pure and it will be found that you can
secure better results when you use
one-fourth less than you do with 9th
er brands. This fact, combined wit
the firms generous teaspoon offer will |
tremendously increase their trade in
the South. Write them today and Sc
cure your cook book and set of speens
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
ARE NOW SEARCHING FOR
TAFT'S RUNNING NATL
Who Will Be Second on Re,
publican Ticket?

Washington, March 11-Political
gossip is rife in Washington as to
WIG is to be President Tafts running
mate in the next presidential cans
paign. The political dopsters have
been foping all over themselves in
demonstrating likely choices and the
field of available men has been nearly
exhausted. The question has been
contemplated by every standpat Re-
publican and in some instances the
know alls" have predicted that a
progressive will be picked for second
place, under the theory that conces-
sions must be made by the G. 0. p.
to please the new element that has
sprung up within its ranks.
Old party leaders, like Ex-senator
Scott OF West Virginia, Ex-senator Du
Bots of Idaho, Senator Lodge, Senator
Crane, and others are sticking close
to the Capital City, comforting daily
over the political situation. The phase
Of the running mate" has been dis.
2ussed a number of times at the
White House with President Taft and
with but few exceptions, the sugges-
ion of candidates has met with his
approval. A number of men, likely to
command a strong following in the
country as whole, have been sug-
gested.
The latest recruit that has been sug-
gested to add to the list of POSSIBLE
ties is Senator Edgar Borah, author
of the famous Mothers Day. Senate
resolution. He is a big man in the
West and generally known through
out the United States. The mention
)f his name in this connection comes
rom quarters close to the admins
ration, and it is beyond question that
if the political fates see fit to impose
he nomination for second place on
the sturdy shoulders of the Senator
rom Idaho there will be satisfaction
IN the White House.
Vice President Sherman is still in
the game of politics, but whether he
attends to try again for the Vice Pres
dency is not known, Notwithstanding
re fact that some months ago he
Signtfied his intention of not running
gain. There is no doubt in the minde
+ leading statesmen that the New
Yorker is stronger with the Old
Guard in New York state than ever
before. Mr. Sherman is still a fac
tor. Opposition in the national con-
vention may develop should his name
be placed before that body and for
this reason it is believed he will no:
consent to have his name used as can
didate for second place.
Anticipating that Sherman will not
offer any opposition to the selection OF
Tafts running mate, the old party
leaders and stand-patters are looking
for big" man for the job. Senator
Cummins of Iowa and Senator Ken
yon of Iowa, have been mentioned as
men who are likely to have a large
following. But it is pointed out that
Cummins has openly announced his
candidacy for President. Senator
Kenyon on the other hand it is said
is too young in national politics to be
considered as running mate for the
President.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
Two Boys jump to Their Death.

Terre Haute, Ind, March 9-Free
man Martin, aged 16, and Chester By
ers, aged 10, hanging to the side of a
freight car for a short ride past the
depot at Coal Bluff to-day, jumped
simultaneously, unaware of the ap-
proach of a fast train on the mex.
track. Both We're struck by the en-
CINE and killed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
CHAS. GANO, %
Comedian With COburn's
MinstrelS.

Bigger and Better than ever before.
Presenting a gorgeous scenic display
with a high grade company of sing
ers, dancers and comedians.
CHARLEY GANO-California not
ed burnt cork artist.
A Treat For The Little Ones-Man
tells Marionette Hippodrome and Doll
Circus.
Matinee, Children 25c,
Adults, soc; Night, 25c. soc, and S1.OO,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-12
P. o. 8. A.
Washington Camp No. "a.

Washington Camp, No. "a, P. o. S
of A., meets every Monday night IL
K. of P. Hall at 8 o'clock. Visitin.
brothers cordially invited to attend.
w. T. WEEKLY, President
g. ]. McMATH. Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
Courtesy in Letter Writing.
By JONAS HOWARD.

N writing business letter asking for some
particular information. did you ever close
it with the phrase. thanking you in ad-
vance for the courtesy" and then, after
you received the reply, did you take the
trouble to write another letter thanking your
informant for his trouble?
In nine out Of ten cases." says a leading
Chicago business man. '' the writer Of such
letter forgets to acknowledge the receipt of
the information. and by so doing he is com
uniting one Of the worst offenses In business
etiquette. Many times the request for in
formation calls for considerable trouble on
the part Of the recipient. and very often the
writer even fails to tncIose stamp for reply.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19

He assumes, without giving the matter any
further thought. that his thanks in ad-
vance for your courtesy is suficient.
II the person from whom the information
Is sought has business relations with the
writer OF such letter there is grave danger
that failure to acknowledge the favor may
result to the serious disadvantage of the
writer. Such mistakes, even though they
are made thoughtlessly, create n most unfav-
orabie impression and sometimes arouse
prejudice against the hrm or individual who
makes an error OF that kind
It pays to be courteous at all times In
business dealings with others"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
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The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
Tennis as Recreation.

was running my health, as well as my
working power. And so decided that was
going to take a little recreation. ! turned
to tennis and began playing on one Of the
park courts. had bought some tennis balls
from one OF the wholesale houses, and It
CHANGED one day that met sporting goods
man from the south. He liked the bali which
We were playing with, but did not seem to
know the name OF the house. Right then an
idea came to me. I told him little white lie
that was representing the house, and that
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19

entries for homesteads in the west. About
80 per cent Of the arrivals from Europe were
farmers or farm laborers, while rs per cent
were classed as general laborers and nearly
the same percentage as mechanics. The
Influx OF negroes totaled little more. than
400. while the number OF Hindus was $500.
Western Canada received $4,000 more i'm
migrants than the eastern section. Alberta
and saskatchewan alone received more than
half a million.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
Emigration Sets Toward Canada.
By FELIX T. JOHNSON.

TSHE United States furnished 10000 of
the nearly 100000 immigrants who
have entered Canada during the last
ten years. Approximately 75O, 600 we're
from the United Kingdom. the others
being Of various nationalities
OF the total number OF immigrants from
the United States, about IS per cent are
farmers who settled in the western prairie
provinces. Thirty-eight per cent OF the
total number from the United States made
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
Too Much Indifference.

man may have some pretty good opinions
p on some one subject, and be able TO defend
them fairly well, and yet have mind that
Is far from well balanced-his general un-
derstancdng is not good. We not infrequent-
ly say OF such that they are unbalanced"
Their minds tip to one side, as it were. They
{ have put too large a had or too much ballast
on that side. They may get on all right
when they are on the terra frma OF accus-
toned environment but IL chance launches
their craft Of understanding on a sea of
troubles the instability OF its keel Is instantly
apparent.
We tolerate, seemingly. almost anything in
the way Of opinions nowadays, but the fault
Of this attitude is that we become Indifferent
to both good and bad. Men suffer for their
opinions as in times past, but in a dif1erens
way, especially II these opinions are the prod
uct OF a highly developed understanoing-
they have too few companions They also
have the pain and grief Of not being able to
make the good prevail, although they are not
actively prosecuted and run no chance of
losing their lives as great ones in the past
have done. Socrates, acknowledged master
of all the eminent thinkers who have since
lived, was put to death because he came into
collision with what was the expressed opin-
ion Of his time, and Christ was cruc1fed with
feions-
The standing antagonisms Of life are many.
and one-sldedness in the human mind has
always been the rule and many sidedness
the exception. In the great practical con-
Germs Of life there is always the question of
reconciling and combining oppos8tes. Since
few have had minds sufficiently capacIous
and impartial TO make the adjustment with
an approach to correctness" these adjust
ments have been made by the rough process
Of struggle, combatsnts fighting under hos
tile banners. Every man who strives to make
his own mind eapacious and impartial il
Fastening the coming OF the millennium.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19


Exalt her. and she shall pro-
mote thee: She shall bring thee
to honor. when thou dost embraces
hsr. She shall give to thine head
. chaplet OF grace; A crown Of beauty shall
she deliver to thee"
There is no need OF comment on an anirma-
ton OF the wisest man. There is some
trouble, however, in realizing that his words
are something more than fine sound.
There are reasons enough for cultivating
the understanding. but wise man Of the
nineteenth century. John Stuart NH. has
said that If the cultivation Of the under
standing consists In one thing more than
another. Il Is surely In learning the grounds
OF ones own opinions. WHICHEVER people
believe, on subjects on which It is Of the
first Importance to believe rightly they
ought at least to be able to defend against
the common objections"
The child when asked to give q reason
says cause" meaning. because It is so.
His understanding Is not developed. and he
has but feeling that one thing Is better
than another, without being able to give a
reason. Too many men believe a thing be-
cause Of their feeling about It. and this
feeling may be right or wrong. but whatever
# is. It is not real opinion. though It may
be prejudice. An opinion is not an opinion
really unless It can be defended In open
court.
Take one question, that Of conduct. with
which opinion has so much to do II the
matter were left to the feelings OF men in
stead OF their reason chaos would reign.
As It is feeling has too large anin1usnce in
the standardizing OF conduct. II II had
everything to do, the feeling In each persons
mind would be that everybody should be
required to act as he and those persons with
whom he sympathizes would like them TO
act. mo one, indeed, acknowledges to
himself that bis standard OF judgment Is his
own liking; but an opinion on a point Of
conduct. not supported by reasons, can only
count as one persons preference"
Self-interest, prejudices, superstitions,
envy, and jealousy, and any OF the multifari-
Gus causes which influence mems wishes
and their wishes in regard to the conduct Of
others are as numerous as those on any
other subjsct-lead men to try to force their
opinions-or what they call such-on others
and they sometimes succeed to disastrous
extent. The reasons by which they support
their opinions are those which any man uses
who believes that might makes right. Why
think when force will serve your purpose?
But will it really serve this purpose?
The right to freedom OF opinion has been
worked out through centuries OF strife.
Even though we have the power TO do so.
when we deprive others Of the right to think
as they choose we have committed grave
social offense.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19

public service official who be-
lieves in being honest with the
public. when 1 went to Kahspen," said
Mr.. Mcdonald. 81 found that the company
for which I was to work was anything but
popular in the community. The first night
was in the city noticed that an electric
street sign on a prominent building was not
burning. Upon inquiry was told that IT
was the mayors. In calling upon him the
next morning learned that the company
had placed two meters in his store with 50
minimum rate on each. He insisted upon but
one meter, and the employees explained to
him that he had the building wired for two
meter service. One OF the meters was in a
little warehouse about twenty feet from the
other. and its consumption OF current would
run about so cents a month, while he was
charged s..
In talking with him about the matter he
complained OF the company, saying that he
could not get any satisfaction or explanation
from them. He also turned out as many Of
the lights as possible, and was negotiating
to put In his own plant or change to gasoline
for Illuminating purposes.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19

I would like to take his order. I had eata-
logue from the house, Al d that night we went
over the thing. The next morning 1 walked
inc the place and asked for the sales man
ager. told him that had $500 order for
various forms OF sporting goods and that I
wanted my commission.
I'll give II to you,- he said.
=
Got Commission, Then lob.
That night I went home with an extra $50
in my pocket. 1t was the first money had
ever earned on the side and it did a lot to
give me ambition. l began TO frequent out
door gas-es. exhibitions, track meets, and
the Ike, whenever could get away from
my other work. 1t wasn't long before had
worked up a good trade and one day when I
came into the store the office boy told me to
be sure to wait for the sales manager, that
he desired to see me very much.
Well, waited. The sales manager de-
sired to announce to me that there was a
vacancy on the selling stan, that he had
watched my work and that he believed
was cut out for a good salesman.
Now" he asked, do you want the job?"
Did 1 want Il? 1t was the very kind Of
work that I liked and now I am a sales
manager myself, with corking good salary
and the satisfaction Of knowing that once
In while when a man breaks away from
his desk 1t does him lot Of good.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
Start Business on Small Scale;
Experience Necessary to Succeed.
By ANDREW B. ERDMANN.

- SUCCESSFUL bookkeeper talked Il
~ over one night with his wife and to-
~ gether they decided that he had had
about enough Of working for wages
They had 5000 in the bank drawing
3 per cent interest Why not go in business
with this money?
Around the corner was grocery store and
the man was doing ane. The bookkeeper
was as worldly a man as the grocer was.
Why could not he do the same? At the
end OF three months the bookkeeper was In
stalled IN a grocey store In one Of big city's
residential districts. He worked hard, was
all attention and keen for business. But
lin a year and a half the man was once
more behind the bookkeeper's desk work
ing for wages. His business venture had
eaten up all his savings and added a streak
OF gray about his temples.
The experience OF the bookkeeper Is being
repeated in the large cities constantly and all
because of the false notion that all one needs
to run a small store is money with which
to buy the store.
Buying a small store e easy enough, but
running II. making q success Of II, is diff
ferent story. The first thing that a man
contemplating buying a small store must
realize is that even In this small store still
smaller beginning is necessary, II failure is
to be avoided. Had the bookkeeper before
investing his money in a grocery made an
attempt to find out how the successful gro
Gerry man around the corner got there, half
Of his battle would have been won.
Made q Small Beginning.
Upon inquiring into the history OF this sue
eessfuI grocer the bookkeeper would have
found that the grocer began as a delivery
boy or as a clerk when he was II years old
The chances are that he would even find that
this grocer had imbIbed the business in
stinct with his mothers milk so TO say, that
The Washington herald., 1912-05-19
Long Experience Necessary.

To run a small business successfully. years
Of experience are needed. To conduct small
store. whether It be q grocery, dry goods,
clothing. or what Is termed general store
which has q little Of all these things. one
must learn the value Of a cent, not alone Of
the copper coin called cent, but the value
OF cent in the shape OF thin slice Of
bacon, an extra needle, and even an extra
piece OF wrapping paper or paper bag For
II is in cents that the owner Of the small
store gets his profits and pays his rent and
living expenses.
With the understanding OF the value Of
cent there must go constant and vigilant
searching for what IS demanded not only
today, but what will be demanded by the
customer tomorrow. II you can show your
customer the goods today which she may
think OF tomorrow. il you can anticipate her
you will not only hold but increase your