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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-22

=ga!!st -2i@-eeo bushels 4 yea. ago.
J. i, however, fair 20 say al this juno.
:HEe ihs; The comparatively light sup.
ny Vas perhaps partly caused by tho
continued unsettled weathe! and IN,
st'!He among railroad employees. How
ever ,h!s may ts, & w.! not help
ihose dealers and Spectators who had
orHtst on Big shipments from .Ars.n.
tina during January. ana II j. reason
zsie 70 suppose that the small amount.
rom tina; country w!ll make {, neces.
>ar% f.: mpvr,.:!g countri.s t. buy
l'nors treeis IN this couatry o. else
"hr'e TIC weck's c>ports from near
= ili quarters cyc4ptiur Australia and
No'ia America arc cxpec-cd 10 be Ii::t.;
ana A"Ace ,he:a w!A rrohably bc =
lat,lI large decrease In rh- cuautity
I On passage ne we.tH"; In ri!c Mes,
/ Aaa h""r somewhat unsettled. lhc.o be.
( ing short r"r!ods cf alternate thaY-
ing and fge"z:Ha although III til. main
! tho i"FIiI's!atur" was low" wn4cn .s gen
( orally couaiG.red iayoraDlc more she.
! eia!iy when t"e plant IS protected by
7 snow "hirh rs srid 70 % thr casc IN
most places nov.
! Receipts a, rrinury poin,s con,inue
/ !i@hi Particularly IL the winter wheat
! territory, wnii" shipments abroud an;
iii" c"IsumptIve chauno!s here hayc
leen rnoGerntc.y large Coi.e,rlicn,i,
/ there vii! d"ubtl"ss be- another IA!
! d@eroasc IN the visible supply.
M">cIncnt uf Corn Price,
corn has been dccidcIIy strnnt. ut;,
'iS TIC week, prices risIn,. u /, hluncr
Iiphct chi-lly Ia Syiupithv Win :, -,,s,, i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-22

terials has been held back by the en-
tremc weather, but the clearances Of
heavyweight goods have been aided.
The strong end OF the market Is IN
the coarscr yarn goods.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-22
Arrive Richmond
Leave Richmond
DAILY. t"eekduyB. ,Sundays only.
Daily .xccot Mondny

All trains 10 or from Byrd Street Station
except trains leaving t.so o. M, $50 a. m ON
arriving 1870 mighty stop at Ei6s. Time OF
arrivals and departures not guaranteed. Read
tia signe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
COUNTRY CLUBS CONDITION
MOST SUCCESSFUL KNOWN
Organization is Flourishing and Interest in its Success
More Vigorous and General Since Its Establishment

1t is gratifying to know that the
condition of the Country club, the on
ly club organization on an extended
scale that is supported by the general
public of the city, is such that public
interest in its success is greater now
han it has ever been since 1t was es-
tablished.
To those who helped to establish
the club and who have labored SO
faithfully to see it succeed this intel
ligence is especially gratifying, since
the history of the majority of clubs o.
this kind established in cities of thii
size ends oftener in failure than other
wise.
1t Is believed, however, that tn
critical period in the history of tn
Country club has been passed an
passed safely. Its remarkable growt
recently and the fact that many In
provements are contemplated is an ir
dication that there has been a n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
WILL GAYNOR Be THE
CAMPAIGNS DARK HORSE
Such is Report Sent From
Atlanta

Atlanta, April 4-Georgia progress
sives have already picked dark horse
for the democratic presidential nom-
ination in the event the Wilson, Clark
Underwood fight ends in a deadlock
before the Baltimore convention.
If they can't have Wilson, son-in-law
of Georgia, and can't have Oscar I'm
derwood, son of neighboring state.
they are in favor of the democrat who
best represents the progressive prin-
ciples, regardless of section, and they
believe he is William J. Gaynor, mayor
of New York city They Furthermore
believe seriously that if the Baltimora
convention ever reaches the dark
horse stage, Gaynor will be the win
ming steed, this despite the fact that
Gaynor is not candidate for thu
nomination.
Democrats in the South have been
reading Mayor Gaynors letters and
leaders here are impressed with the
idea that Gaynor's democracy is the
kind that Is based on plain horse
sense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
TEDDY'S STENOGRAPHERS
MARO0NED IN SKYSCKAPER

New York, April 4.-The entire staH
Of the Roosevelt campaign headquar-
ters here was marooned for five hours
yesterday in it's offices on the oath
floor of the Metropolitan tower. Clerks,
secretaries and stenographers had
been busy since early in the evening
making copies of speeches which the
colonel will deliver on his present
trip southwark. Ten o'clock came
the regular closing hour for the build
ing-and nobody remembered to have
an elevator man on duty When tho
work was finished at l o'clock in the
morning. the entire party found them
selves "a long flights of stairs above
the street and no elevator in commits
ton None cared to make the toll
some descent by the winding stair
cases and the staff curled up on the
Office chairs to sleep until daybreak
brought rescue party of janitors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
ARE TO MAKE
PREPARATIONS
FOR REUNION
SONS OF VETERANS TO MEET
At County Courthouse Satuf :
day Morning

A call has been issued for meet
ing of the Allen S. Cults camp OF
Sons of Confederate Veterans to as
semble at the courthouse Saturday
morning at II o'clock.
At this meeting final arrangements
will be completed for the trip to be
made to Macon to the Confederate vet
erans' reunion, which will be he'll
there early in that month These ar
rangements are of much Importance.
so that large attendance of the men,
bers of the camp is earnestly re-
quested.
The recent meeting of the Sons of
Veterans held here last Tuesday,
which was regular meeting, was in
strumental in further perfecting ar
rangements for the reunion, was not.
however, sufficient for completing az
so that Commander e. A.
Nisbet has issued the cali for the
Saturday at noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
HARPER WILL
BECOME JUDGE
NEXT MONTH
TO TAKElOFFICE On MAY 5
Judge HiXon's Resignation is
Effective Then

Judge William NJ. Harper, recently
nominated Judge of the city court OF
Americus, will enter upon the duties
Of that office by appointment from
Gov Joseph NJ. Brown on May 5th-
one month from this date, filling the
unexpired term of Judge j. A. HiXon,
who recently rendered his resignation
10 Gov, Brown, which is effective on
May 5th.
Judge Harper's appointment for the
eight months of Judge Hixon's unex-
nired term has already been issued
by the governor, and duly received
here, but Judge Harper will not have
the oath of office administered until
Nav 5th. when he assumes the duties
of the judiciary.
The full term to which Judge Har-
Uer has recently been elected begins
on January 1st next, so that, with the
unexpired term of Judge HiXon added,
his duties will be continuous after
Nav 5th next. There will be no ses-
sion of the city court of Americus un-
I'll the regular June term, at which
Judge Harper will preside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
LEAGUE TEAMS ROUNDING
UP FOR A LATE START
Latest Start in History Of the
League

Atlanta, April 4.-With but one
week left the eight southern league
clubs are making up for the spell of
bad weather which brought on he
latest start in the history of the or
ganization.
The Atlanta club has come forward
rapidly. Manager Hemphill at last
has obtained enough line on his old
talent to begin pruning away his sur
plus athletes The squad is now cut
down almost to fighting trim, and the
main point of interest left concerns
the future of Otto Jordan, star second
baseman and ex-manager of the cluO.
There is strong rumor that Jordan
will be either released or sold to
Billy Smiths Chattanooga club. Hemp
hills idea is to improve his batting
curry, OF the New York Highlanders.
strength, and II this shift is made,
will likely be placed at second base
IN Jordan's place.
Reports reaching Atlanta indicate
mat the southern league this season
Will likely offer the most interesting
race in years. The advent of Hemp
NIL and number of new players has
ooistered up Atlanta wonderfully. Bir-
mlngham is reported to be stronger
than last year when the Barons had d
very excellent team. The Pelicans
nave been playing great ball against
the big leaguers as usual, winning
more than their share of victories.
Nashville and Chattanooga, in fact, the
entire eight clubs, look to be well
matched, and the dope on the final
winner Is even more of problem
Than is usually the case
For the first time in three years
interest has been awakened in Allan
Ia, and the indications are that thu
georgia metropolis will again take its
place as one of the big drawing cities
Of the league.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE
AT FISHING CLUB GROUNDS
Automobile Shed is Being Constructed and Other I'm
provements are Under Way

The social features of the club are
among its chief attractions and dur
ing the season many enjoyable affairs.
including fish-frys, are held at the
mill. The club controls, under lease.
the fishing privileges of the Wells
Mill pond, which is famed as one Of
the best places for angling in all
South Georgia.
A cozy four-room cottage is owned
by the club for the use and comfort
of members. The cottages and grounds
are electrically lighted and have tele-
phone communication with the city
and with Smithville, one mile distant
The fine Americus-Smithville highway
goes by the mill.
The club is now building two auto
mobile houses that will store eigh
cars. A new boat house and new
boats are also being built. The fish
ing season is now on in full bias
and will be one of the best In years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05

vival of interest in the success of the
movement here, which has been diff
cult at times to keep in thoroughgoing
manner.
The Tuesday afternoon teas have
been one element that has aided IN
the popularization of the Country Clut
and has helped to arouse renewed in
terest not only among the members
of the club, but also among others. In
this manner many recruits have beef
added to the membership recently.
The efficient corps of officers VIII.
manage the affairs of the club is tn
most important factor in It's success
The officers for the. present year ar
Messrs. Crawford Wheatley, pr 4
} dent; Thomas Harold, vice preside 4
} G. j. White, secretary; C. H. Burr
treasurer; directors, Messrs. f.
/ Harold, J. A. Walker, C. Whit.
: Crawford Wheatley, w. A. Dodsor
: Thomas Harold, F. p Mitchell, R. I
: McNulty, c. H. Burke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
PLANTING
CONTINUES
STEADILY

County Commissioner ]. F. Bolton
, returned here yesterday from an ex-
'ehded buggy trip through the Fiji
'eenth district of Sumter, and says
mat farmers down there were never
so busy planting corn and cotton as at
present.
So long has the planting season
oeen delayed by unpropitious weather
ohat farmers are now working over
ume In getting the crops planted while
the weather remains fine. The acre
age In corn and cotton this year will
not De as large as last year, or as will
planted, but with favorable seasons
ehls summer, the farmers are hopeful
OF fair crop, Notwithstanding ad
verse conditions recently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05

HOMES ARE
INCREASING

Two very pretty suburban homes
have just been added to the many at
tractive ones near Americus, both be-
ing out upon the north side. At Bag
ley, Mr.. J. d. Whittle who recenaly
purchased the Bagley orchard and
farm, has just completed a very att
tractive seven-room dwelling, which
he will occupy as his home.
Mr.. Thomas Westbrook, who some
timea go purchased a portion OF the
former stewart estate, near the nortn
end of Lee street has modernized the
old ante-bellum residence and convert
ed It into a model home. with spacious
verandahs and all other attracuV&
features. -.-s.-l-4l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
GREATEST OF FLOODS FROM
The MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI
Two Thousand are in Destitute Condition Government
Will Aid the Sufferers Property Loss Estimated at
Over Sl,OOO,OOO

Atlanta, Ca, April 4.-No less than
zen thousand persons have left their
homes in the vicinity of the Missis-
;ippi river in the district betweel
Hickman, KY, and Helena, Ark About
half of this number were driven out
~ rising waters, while the remainder
fled in fear of breaking of the levecs
On either side of the river.
Estimates made from necessarily
incomplete reports, place the total
damage in the section affected, at
one million dollars, with the possi-
bility that the amount may be IN
creased so per cent. and should there
be a serious collapse of levees, not az
tempt is made to estimate the damage
At Hickman, KY, two thousand
workingmen and their families are
in practically destitute conditio".
They are being cared for by the
townspeople, together with an addi-
tional thousand taken from the Do
rena, Mo-, community in boats, when
the levees at Dorena broke Tuesday
1t is impossible to estimate the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
FLOOD REFUGEES ARE
SUFFERING FOR FOOO

Hickman, KY, April 4.-Two thous-
and flood refugees were cheered after
an all night vigil at the levees by the
announcement that a train would
reach Hickman this afternoon, bring
ing food and clothing.
The food situation this morning
was serious. Rations had run alarm-
ingly low. This flooded town faces d
desperate situation unless outside aid
is promptly given. Relief funds, pri-
vately contributed, are exhausted
and the city treasury is empty. There
are three thousand refugees here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05

With new officers elected, their fish
ing preserves in the pink of condition,
and with fish biting already with un-
usual avidity, the Americus Fishing
club is preparing to wage a cam
paign of more than ordinary diligence
and determination against the speckl-
ed beauties that hide in the limpid
waters of Wells Mill pond.
Mr.. John Sheffield, past master
with rod and reel, is president of the
club this year, while Mr.. S. G. Kel-
lev. likewise piscatorial artist, is
secretary and treasurer. The clut
starts the fishing season with a large
membership and Secretary Kelley
hopes to have forty names enrolled
soon. Many Americus ladies are, will
their husbands, members of the fish
ing club and evidence great skill "
landing-pollywogs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05

prove attractive drawing cards, If
they are gotten into shape.
The dates for the Columbus games,
ii they can be arranged, will likely
be next Wednesday and Thursday. 1;
was thought that the Albany games
could be arranged for these days, but
when this failed, the Columbus game
were hit upon, as Group Four of thu
Georgia Bankers association will be
in session here next Friday when the
second game of the series will be
played
The games with both Albany and Co.
lumbus will be of special interest t.
1ut-of-town fans as we'll as to the
local bunch. There will be numbers
CI fans from these places to come tc
Americus on those days to see the AL
Eany and Columbus ball chasers In ac-
ton with the local team
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
WILL PRY OPEN BASEBALL
SEASON HERE NEXT WEEK
Albany Babies are Expected For Two Games With Locals.
Columbus Sally League Team May Also Come For
Two Games Latter Part of Week

Plans are shaping pretty definitely
now for the opening of the local base
baseball season here next week, s
it is pretty certain that Bernie Nc
Cay will bring the Albany Babies
to Americus next week for two games
here, one on Tuesday and one We'd
pesday.
If the season opens upon next Tues
day as is expected it will soon ge-
Under way. for it is hoped that two
games for the latter part of next weeH
nay be arranged with the Columbus
team to follow the two with Albany
If all these games can be arranged,
the fans may get a good taste of early
season ball.
Manager Ford has been in commuD-
ication with both Albany and Colum
hus relative to the arrangements fot
the games mentioned, and it is believ-
ed that not only the Albany but ais
the Columbus games will be ar
ranged successfully. Both shoul'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
Peach Cron Is Consldered Safe

For Valley, Ga, April 4.-Th"
peach crop in this section is now con
sidered safe by the local fruit author
tiles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05
New Sanitarium For Selma.

Selma, Ala, April 4.--Wirk on
$4,000 sanitarium to be built here will
begin tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-05

number of refugees at Memphis from
outside sections. Twelve hundred or
more people at Memphis were driven
from their northern Memphis hume.
when a small levee admitted back
water Monday.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-10-04

ward. Realize there Is no way to
stand still Your daily step up may
not be long one, but be sure it IL In
the right direction.
Try to learn concentration. Not to
possess 1t means waste of energy. The
woman who can put her mind to any
one thing and keep her mind there UNI
til her object is accomplished will get
far in life. The reason of many fall
ures is that most of us have not learn
ed that each thing must be done with
our mind on it.
Try to be healthy. Save in few In
stances, sickness can be traced to i'm
prudences. If we overeat, underexer-
else and stint on fresh air our bodies
and spirits will pay the penalty No
one wants to become cranky about
health, but she does need to know
what makes a we'll woman and prac-
tice that knowledge.
Try to be sincere. There is much
insincerity tolerated among women
but let them never deceive themselves
that life brings the best rewards to
those who have it.
Try not to confound sincerity with
rudeness. The pleasing fiatterer may
not be commendable, but she is more
companionable than the girl who
prides herself on telling the truth.
whether 1t wounds or not. There are
few occasions in life when an un-
asked opinion is safe or kind.
Try to keep young heart. Many
women who spend money trying to
keep young face or figure worry
not that they feel old as the hills. Yet
those who get the pleasure out of life
are just big hearted girls to the end.
Exchange.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-10-04
Diseases of Workers

It has been found that oxide of
zinc may be substituted for white
lead in paint France was the first
country, In 1909. to realize the neces-
sity of enforcing the use of this In
noeuous substitute The law then
passed states that after 1914 the use
of white lead in all paints shall be
abandoned. The last two years have
seen the passing of similar bills in
italy. Germany and Belgium. Stats
tics as to the percentage OF lead
workers who have in the past been
victims to the poison are to hand, but
space will not permit setting them
down. Suffice it that the percent
ages without precautionary methods
OF treatment are terribly high
Many OF the symptoms of arsenical
poisoning are Identical with those
Of lead. but the poison itself is even
more insidious than lead, inducing
temporary paralysis for months The
arsenic poison is given off In fumes
or exists in fine dust. and Is always
present among workers In arsenic
mines, or who are engaged in prepar-
ing arsenic for use in the arts, for the
dyeing of wall papers and fabrics and
for the curing of furs. DR. Allan Stan,
who has written on this subject, states
that he is personally acquainted with
one case of arsenical poisoning, not
among the workers. but among the
outside public. which was directly
traceable to wall pepper In 1899 a
widespread epidemic of arsenical poi
soning occurred in England, which
was traced to the beer manufactured
in Stafford and Manchester. This
beer was brewed by the aid OF 'in-
verse sugar" or glucose, q substance
in the preparation of which sulphuric
acid is used. This acid was the
source of the arsenic. 1t having been
made from arsenical pyrites instead
of from iron pyrites. Examination
showed that the glucose contained
parts of arsenic to 10000 parts. and
that the beer contained from OLA to
0-2S grains of arsenious acid to the
gallon. Hundreds of persons were az
fected. many being paraiyzed for
months. The use OF glucose. In which
arsenic can be found. should be pre-
vented by law. There Is even dan
ger to the wearers of furs, researches
having shown that there are some
times as many as ITO grains of arse
mic to the square yard to be found In
such materials.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-10-04
FARMER IS ULTIMATE LOSER
For All the Mischief Wrought by
Saloons Country People Must
Foot Heaviest Portion.

The great argument used for licens.
ing the saloon Is that a revenue is
thus secured to lessen taxation. 1t Is
said, License money will build side
walks, support schools, and do many
other things which otherwise would
have to. be paid for directly out OF the
pockets of the taxpayers.
License money does not decrease
your taxes one cent; but the saloons
do increase your taxes enormously.
You are not taxed to build sidewalks.
light the streets, or TO do any of the
things it is claimed license money
does for the town. But you are taxed,
and that right heavily, to pay the
county's bills for courts, jails, poor
houses, care of the insane, and thiags
like that The land you own pays the
bulk Of the county taxes.
The poor-house and FARM are just
outside the city limits and you feel
flattered when the state authorities
report 1t the best institution of the
kind in the state. Well, you may, for
you are back of that institution, SO
far as money goes; for the taxes you
pay, in large measure, sustain It. But
its physician, himself drinkingman,
not a temperance fanatic, reports
again and again, to your supervisors
that at least threefourths Of its in
mates come there through the drink
ing habit. either in themselves or 9TH
ers.
The case In a nutshell is this: II
there is any good coming from license
which we deny-the city gets it;
while for all the mischief the saloons
work. the farmers foot the heaviest
part of the bills.
Infinitely beyond any money consid-
Grafton are the danger-pits that the IL
censed saloons of the town dig for the
unwary feet of your boys. From lack
of familiarity with the enticements OF
the saloon, farmer boys are more II
able than city boys, to fall victims to
its snares.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-10-04
Bearing Ones Load

Of water the mule carried out Of the
stream In his sponges. are the lot OF
men who hang back. who find trifling
excuses or the most absurd OF reasons
for not doing what they ought to do.
Is it not men and women Of very
mediocre intelligence whom we find
saying in a jealous tone: 'It is not
my place to do that; that is not my
work." Is 1t men and women who
are making any place in the world for
themselves who bubble over simple
tasks? There is a pettiness destruc-
tive of any nobility of mind and char
ter among those who would make hair
splitting divisions of duties or would
argue the question as to whether it is
their part to do something that must
be done. 1t is a thousand times bet
ter for a man to be possessed of the
work habit, even if he has to do twice
his share, to establish it and to be i'm
posed upon than to gain respite from
even the most disagreeable of tasks.
1t would be better If it gave him moth
ing other than a better blood circula-
ton.