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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
this FARM TO BE THE GREAT
SHOW PLACE OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
H CLAY BY PURCHASES INTEREST OF GORDON CLARK IN MAGNIFICENT
PANTATON-WL MAKE IT One OF GREATEST FARMS IN GEORGIA.

for the labor upon the plantation will
be produced there.
Recently, in the way of substantial
improvements, Mr.. Bagley has built
thirty comfortable cottages for his la
borers, each of four rooms and very
attractive withal. There is a fine old
ante-bellum mansion on the farm, with
all necessary outlMildings and modern
barns. Fine streams traverse the
farm, enhancing it's value as place
for live stock breeding.
Recently, Mr.. Bagley sold his peach
orchard and farm, two miles out If
Americus. for $126,OOO and as he is
very fond of intensive farming AMI
stock breeding and possessing ample
means, he will make his recent pur-
chase one of the finest and most pro-
ductive of the many model forces OF
South Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14

county commissioner.
There should be some interesting
developments in political way aS
the contest for the election of counv v
commissioners continues The fact
that there are six candidates for the
positions to be filled gives assurance
that things will wax warm politically
in the fight for the election of the
county commissioners There will b."
some other warm fights for places
now vacant among county Offices.
AS the lineup now stands there
will be three new candidates in the
field, also old ones, so that voters may
take their choice in the matter of ar
ranging their tickets That there VIII
be some vigorous arrangement AMI
re-arrangement of names in this par
ticular is certain. This will doubt
less have a good deal to do with de-
Gliding the final results
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14

the play should prove most delight
full in every way The proceeds will
be used for the benefit of the High
School.
The opera house has been secured
for the performance in order that the
stage effects, scenery and other bene-
fits may be secured to make the play
more realistic and effective. Nothing
has been spared to make the produc-
ton worthy of the students and the
school that they represent. The cast
of characters for the performance will
be as follows:
Antonio. the Merchant of Venice
John Taylor.
Solarino, his friend--Miss Patsie Lu-
po.
Bassanio, friend to Antonio and
suitor to Portia--Miss Maud Sherlock.
Gratianio, friend to Antonio and Bas-
sanio-Dan Chappell.
Lorenzo. in love with Jessica-
Thomas Harold
Portia, a rich heiress-Miss Mary
Eliza Sheppard.
Nerissa, her companion-Miss Eliza
beth Allen.
Shylock, Jew-Willie Dews Mil
Ter.
Launcelot Gobbo, servant to Shy
lock-Miss L. E. Lowrey.
Old Gobbo, his father-Miss Mar
thena Bivins.
Jessica, daughter to Shylock-Miss
Elizabeth Brown.
Solanio, friend to Antonio and Bas-
sinio-James Gartner
Tubal, Jew, friend to Shylock =
Jimmie l.. Perry.
Prince of Morocco, suitor to Ports
Emmett Ferguson.
| Prince of Aragon, suitor to Portia
Douglas Ivey.
Duke of yenice--Miss Patsie Lupo
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Splendid PRODUCTION To Be
GIVEN BY SCHOOL STUDENTS
1.-THE MERCHANT OF VENICE WILL Be PRESENTED IN AN EXCELENY PRE-
PARED AND CORRECTLY OSUMED PRODUCTION At The OPERA HOUSE
FRIDAY EVENING

For genuine merit and all the finer
"DETAILS OF an amateur presentation by
D'5h school students, it is doubtful
!" any more worthy production of its
N'Hd mas ever been seen here than
'He production of The Merchant of
venice which will be given by the
''uuehJs of the Sophomore class of
'"e High School Friday evening at the
opera house, under the direction o.
MI A. NJ. Arnett, head of the depart
ment Of English.
Long and diligent effort has been
,'"ue TO give to the parents and.
'''uS OF the students here an anna
cur performance that will be of the
9,eaIest excellence in its way and
'"Ich VIII give a worthy stimulus to
'ue Students of the class and the en-
S'hool in the matter of express
'0"' 1t is believed that distinct
''''eSs has been achieved in this
'0iA' as the production to be seen
''e friday evening will show.
complete costumes for the play
""'e arrived and dress rehearsals will
""d this evening and tomorrow ev-
e"'ng in preparation for the final per-
,o' nance of the play on Friday. The
'.0uehts who will take part in the
quay nave been given the most care
,ul and conscientious training in the
interpretation of their lines, and the
~ 1eSehtation of the play should prove
most delightful in every way. The
p.0eeeds will be used for the benefit
VI lne High School.
me opera house has been secured
''F the performance in order that tht
mounting may be perfect for tn,
p'"y on Friday. The students whc
III take part in the play have beer
sven the most careful and conscien
NOUS training in the Interpretation o
'e'r lines, and the presentation o
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
TO REGULATE
The STORAGE
OF DYNAMITE
Increased Use Of Explosives
Demands 1t

In the future the storage and sale
of dynamite here will be conducted
under municipal supervision, provis-
ion for an ordinance to that end hav-
ing been made by council at it's last
meeting
Dynamite and other explosives, sucn
as gunpowder, have, of course, been
on sale here for some time but not
until recently. when the use of the
explosive has been applied to agricu-
tural activities, has there been need
for regulation of its storage and sale.
Mr. John Sheffield. of the Hunting
ton-Sheffield CO., appeared before
council and asked if the city had any
regulations with reference to the sale
and storage of dynamite. Reference
to the city code made it manifest that
though the storage of powder is reg.-
lated by city ordinance, there is no
ordinance relating to the sale of dy-
Mantle, the use of which to such an
extent as is now seen has come about
very recently.
Discussion was had relative to the
best manner to store dynamite, bHr
nothing definite was decided upon. 1t
was pointed out that some storage fa-
cilities, such as magazine, would be
needed for this purpose. Further ae-
ticn. upon the matter was postponed
Until the next meeting. when an ordi-
nance will be presented for passage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
POPE Plus PUTS BAN
on LO WNECK GOWNS

New York, Feb. 13-A Rome cable
gram to the American says that Pope
Plus has issued an order that all car
dinals and other church dignitaries
must refuse to attend social functions
where women are permitted to appear
in deocllete gowns.
The pontif believes his order will
have a tendency to do away with low
cut gowns in Catholic circles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
MATTHEWS IS
NOW CLAIM Agent
S. A. |. Man Gets Well Earn
ed Promotion

The many Americus friends of Mr.
T. D. Matthews, for a long time con-
nected with the Seaboard railway In
the position of stock claim ad1uster,
with headquarters here, will be pleas
ed to learn that he has just been pro-
NOTED to the place of freight claim
agent, which carries with II SUD
stantial increase in salary. Mr.. Mat
thews now has headquarters In Mont
gomery but is frequently called to
Americas upon business.
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dates as there are places to be filled,
so that the race will indeed, be amer
ry one.
There seems no doubt but that a
hot contest will result as the outcome
of the present status of affairs, as
there is said to be no combination of
candidates, and each one is said to be
fighting for the nomination on his own
merits. Whether this is true or not
will become more apparent as the race
progresses.
Mr. Mitchell is a well known citi-
zen of Sumter county, having inter
ests in both city and county proper
ties. He is widely known and is con-
versant with the affairs of the county.
Mr.. Johnson is also a man of large NJ
terests in the county and one who is
well known to a large circle Of
friends. Both of these men are ex-
cellent material for the position VI
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ably the most progressive district in
the state. Capt. Cobb naturally high
ly esteems the honor.
The executive committee at this
meeting will install the officers of the
society for the coming year. 1t will
also arrange with the city of Macon
for the conducting of the next state
fair in that city. The society is under
contract with Macon for a period of
years, and is working zealously to
make the annual fairs thoroughly rep
resentative of Georgia's agriculture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14

boys and SAB girls enrolled, a total of
1892, with an average daily attend
ance of S45. ivided as to grades the
children were as follows: First, l74;
Second, 146; Third, 146; Fourth, 1873;
Fifth, III; Sixth, 1O6; Seventh, 81;
Eighth, so; Ninth, 30 Tenth, 26.
There are SO schools for colored
children. The enrolment in 1911 was
1,4O3 boys and 1,753 girls, a total of
1856, with an average daily attend
ance of 1857.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
TO ARRANGE FOR
The STATE FAIR
CAPT. Cobb Attends Commit
tee Meeting Today

Capt. John A. Cobb goes to Macon
today to attend the meeting of the
executive committee of the State Agri-
cultural Society.
Capt. Cobb is one of vice-presi-
dents of the society, there being one
for every congressional district. Rep
resenting, as he does, the Third. prob
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
CENTRAL'S MACON SHOPS
co ON SHORT TIME

Macon, Ga, Feb. Blowing to the
fact that the Central of Georgia rail-
way shops have caught up with the
extra work which has been necessary
for the past several months, the shops
of the company here will De closc.l
down for four days this month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REL O2I
IS MADE BY THE
COUNTY SCHOOLS
GOOD Showing FOR 1911
Average Daily Attendance Of
845 White Children

special meeting of the County
School commissioners was held ut
tho courthouse yesterday, the full
hoard being present, together with
County superintendent Moore.
supt. Moores' report of the opera
tions of the county educational sys-
rem during the year 1911 was pre-
sented and checked, preparatory to
sending it to the state school super
intendent
The report was regarded as in every
wav satisfactory and gratifying one.
During the year Supt. Moore had
given to the schools the same careful
and interchangeable attention that has
marked his administration over Il
long term of years,
The year closed, as usual with Sum-
Ter county with all bills paid, with
the school properties we'll kept up,
with the teachers settled with in full,
and with a snug balance in cash car
ried over in bank. Sumter is one of
the not many counties of which this
statement can be correctly made year
after year 1t is the result of careful
management of its school affairs.
The year 1911 opened with $4,007.lS
cash on hand The receipts during
the same year were $17,10821. The
expenditures for all purposes during
the year were $19,049.S0. leaving
cash balance on hand at the opening
OF the year of $2,O65.S9. The expen-
ditures during 1911 were divided as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14

The annual report to be sent to At
lanta shows that twenty-five schools
for white children are maintained IN
the county outside of Ameritus.
These schools received in all 125 Wis
lis from the superintendent. School
was held 100 days. There were 483
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-14
CONGRESSMAN DUDLEY NJ.
HUGHES CONDITION BETTER

Washington, Feb. 13.-Representa-
tive Dudley Hughes, of Georgia, who
has been i'll with grippe for the past
two weeks, is convalescing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
Plants Which Live In lee.

Plants do not freeze to death In the
early winter, but perish from thirst.
The process is simple The cold causes
the withdrawal OF the water from the
cells Of the plants, forming Ice crys-
tails outside the cells. The frost. cool
ing and contracting the surface. acts
as a sort Of pump. and as soon as the
cell is emptied Of its life giving fluid
the plant dies. The truth Of this theo-
nv has been proved by numerous care
full experiments. Great variation was
found ia the amount Of cold necessary
to cause the death Of vegetation. Some
plants dry out quickly and are killed
before the freezing point Is reached
Many plants will survive zero weather,
and some die only at 20 degrees below.
Certain vegetable growths never freeze
There are forms Of bacteria that even
when Immersed in liquid air, the most
intense cold available, come out Of
their bitter bath as lively as ever.
London Telegraph
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

ESSf'aln n <''s @oFps g. FEofessors s.
W'aknssa as'es.
helofe tne Nsayal academy was e.
sapslsnea mldsnapmen received Ineak
eatcaIaon entirety on BOARD snip InelT
tee1ihlcai euneation was OBTAINED Ia
tAe scnool u experience neipea ous
Ioccaslonaiiy Dy the voluntary enoEts
& of the soluer lipe ofncers' Hnelr gen
efai seaucatlon was ag nEst negiecred,
t'''t iater instructors We're appointed
!. lof service On snipss snat carried Mo-
ssnipmen. lnese were appointed py
tne secretary ol Ene navy ror stated
4'erlods' mnch ~ civilian Instructors
ae Inc Naval academy are appointed
aC the present time. 10 1872 2 general
ofaeT. was issued proVlulhg thag tney
snosild i've ana mess Win heutenanrs.
ihey We're commissioned ~ les4cs pns
speclne rank was nor gwen them unTll
the general reorganization q az stan
corps during the clvil war.
ne lafe i'rofessor =. +. LOCKWOOD,
Y p. N, ~ some very interesting rem
lnlseences read before the naval
academy GFaduates assoclataon ~
1898 reiates now sIne corps oI proIes-
sors O. mathematics came 70 pc 1orm-
eu. IA the early Gays OF the Naval
academy ne was one OF lts instructors.
lie had had service ~ the army, ana
10 the ueVelopment or the course o1 m
struction ne determined, after CONSUL
tatlon Wlfn the superintendent 20 give
he mldshipmen little infantry CELL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
The chapel Of Bonss.

One OF the most interesting sights o8
Malta and at the same time rathaR .
grewsome one is the Chapel Of Bones.
Guides who show visitors round the
island never fail to point this ont The
whole Of the sides, arches and about
the altar are the skulls and crossbonas
OF the long departed monks. In inches
round the chapel stand skeletons Of
monks In their habits On either sids Of
the altar stands a skeleton represent
Ing Father Time with scythe. Stand
ing at the rear Of the chapel one cam
not but admire and wpnde at the req.
ular manner In which the skulls and
bones are placed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
The Left Over Sandwiches,

Sometimes after a party there are
sandwiches left over Here is an excel
lent way Of using them up: Make a
batter exactly like you use for pan
cakes and add to it either sugar or
salt, according to whether the sand
wiches are sweet or savory. Then
each sandwich is dipped In the batter
and fried till golden brown In fat
from which faint blush smoke is ris.
ing No matter how dry they are they
are delicious done In this way. Crusts
that have been cut off from sandwiches
dry in the oven, put through mincing
machine and use as coating for fish,
rissoles, etc. Baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
Glo1 ious News

comes from DR. j T. Curtiss,
Dwight, Kan. He rites: not
only have cured bad eases OF
eczema il my patients With Elec
trio Bitifis, hut also cured myself
by them Of the same disease. /
feel snre they will benefit any case
of eczema This shows what
thousands have proved, hat Flee.
iric Bittels is most effective l,Iuod
purifier. Its an excellent remedy
for eczelna, letter, salt rhenm,
ulcers, hollis and running sores II
stimulates liver. Kidneys and
bowels, exptls poisons, helps tiiges
fion, bdlsis up the strength
Price 30 cts. Satisfaction guaIan
tced hy Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

1Ssa hy Writers ard lluminafors III
the Early Ages.

Fsa PIX winters anck AaiunasnafeFs IN
the Eariy Aaess
Movable characters we're known TO
IT'S sansleiats They were used IN teach
nv children to read The ancients
IND also stencil letters, which they
used to secure I regular style OF PEN
lnsllishlp they even made use Of
: l'ialtes thus open cut, containing an
entire page 4 was placed on the
plpSrlss II guide the pens Of children,
10y excellent means. saith Quintil-
inn. to leafa them not to exceed the
desired proportions. The Emperor
.lusliplan "a. p. 5iS, could neither read
nor Writes an unexampled thing IN
one q such high rank. When it was
necessary for him to sign bis name
ne mad g sheet OF gold through which
we're cut the letters OF bis name
hem. said Procopius, placing this
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
She Was i sIxspsic.

In pioneer days a settler near the
present town OF Albany, Mo-. bought
Tor his wife the first cook stove ever
seen n that part Of the state. 1t was
an object Of great curiosity, and the
womaIl's next door neighbor, who
lived ten miles away. came to see how
Il would work. without comment she
saw the dinner cooked. She ate the
meal with judgment held In reserve
and then remarked. with q shake Of
the head:
Well Sarah. 1t cooks all right, and
the victuals taste good, but don't be-
neve 1t will ever be a success
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
How Parchment COT Its Nama.

The Greeks Of Pergamus are said to
have first prepared parchment from
the skins Of the goat or sheep. They
were curried, deprived OF all fat,
thinned uniformly by the knife. dyed
or Whitened and finally rubbed down
with pumice stone to smooth and
even surface. Called perganaenum from
the city OF its origin, the new mate
rial became parchemin In archaic
French and parchment In the English
tongue. National Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
To Mothers And Others.

YOU can use Bncklen's Arnica
Salve to cure children Of eczema,
rashes, letter, chafings, scaly and
crusted hnmors, as well az their
accidental injuries. cuts, burns,
bruises, ETC., with perfect safety.
Nothing else heals SO quickly. For
hollis, ulcers, old, running or fever
sores or piles it has no equal.
10 cts. at Eli t. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
Misfak,Iala

~ make mistakes Is human. Every
body makes mistakes. the best OF us
Included TO acknowledge mistakes 10
commendable. II Is evidence that one
- learning by experience. and 1t shows
chat be has the courage to acknowledge
i blunder Courage Is a rare quality
these days Leslie's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

Wife. will you thread needle for
me? want to sew on q few buttons"
why. certainly. There you are.
Now. you can sew on your buttons
while go to the bridge club. Some
times wonder how you managed be-
fore you were married Nv Washington
Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
His Suspicion.

why did you leave the place In
which You were previously employed? r.
asked the head Of the firm.
Il think" said the applicant for the
position Of Office boy. sde boss was
afraid II stayed might git his
place. Chicago Record Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
!. Sha Come n, BACK.

Church--And you claim that cats are
smarter than dogs7
Gotham-I certainly do.
'sWhy?r
''Nell. IL you try to lose dog he'll
scent your footsteps and follow you
home. :
Agreed !"
well. you just try to lose cat and
the cat will beat you to your home. -
Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
saueai and Bark.

Nothing lost here but the squeaI."
declared the pork packer. "Are you az
economical In conducting your busi-I
ness r"
Just about answered the visitor.
I'm in the lumber business. We
waste nothing but the bark. Louis
vile CourierJ ournal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
IL FeII.1

What's that racket down thereY'
shouted the old gentleman from the
head Of the stairs.
think" promptly replied his
daughter. that it was Bob dropping
his voice when he proposed to me."--
Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
None but the Best.

Uncle Rasherry walked into drug
store Gimme one o dem plasters
fob my back. he said.
Zone of the porous plasters?'
No. don't want one O. de pores
plasters want one q de bes'"- Elk
change.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

TIES. Aunt Mary went out without
nT rubbers, and now she is in heav-
NY. nv! What dreadful things
result from little carelessness!'' Mx-
change.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

But" said the absolutely bald old
party. scan be assured that this
horse is quite gentle7'
my dear sir replied the tricky
dealer. she wouldn't hurt a hair Of
your head. ~ Catholic standard and
Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
The Wronc Man.

sJust 4 minute. old chap. You're
Just The man want to see
NO. I'm not. can't spare cent. =
Pittsburgh Post
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
Her snhera.

'sThe family cook is the last resort"
I'm what way?'
'.She Is always called upon In times
of knead !" Baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08
His Talent.

Conceited Actor Yes, inherited my
talent. Candid Friend II see. And You
dissipated your inheritance. Boston
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

Some people think they are entitled
to n tot u credit for doing as they
please Chicago News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

.sHappiness. said philosopher, els
30 precious TO some Of us that when
It Is broken we stoop and gather up
the pieces"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

How the Enaaaersnt Was Broken.
= cant make ynu ont at all, he
said angrils SYoia'rp, so hckle and
ehansesble You're Just d riddle to
me
Yes: replied his fancee. Since
you're 4, Sfsipid perhaps you'd better
give me al Philadelphia Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-08

Everything we endure patiently Is 81
Key 70 something beautiful We could
never enter otherwise.
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Naturally So.

NatuFaIIy 90 n
All the parts IN this play are fat
parts
'They have to be when the play IT.
self Is taid IN Greece. Baltimore
American
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-11-01

The committee on wild life protec-
ton appointed by the National Con-
servation Congress has issued report
which should be in the hands OF every
country resident. This report is
issued for the purpose of protecting
the BIRDS 1t shows that the wonder
full Increase of destructive pests is due
almost wholly to the fact that birds
have been ruthlessly destroyed. The
department of agriculture has issued
a statement showing that the loss to
crops in the United States by insect
pests amounted to S421, 100, 600 an
nually. The birds are the natural
enemy of these pests. The slaughter
of this friend of mankind has gone on
until the song of the bird is seldom
heard in many portions of our coun-
FRY. The result is destructive pests
to farm crops have increased until
they have become real menace to
successful farming. The birds which
have proven to be of immense value
to farmers in destroying insects are
the swallow, robin, woodpecker, black
bird, quail, doves, night hawks,
curlees, martens, shriks and scores OF
others of less Importance. The society
asks the people to assist in the pass
ing of McLean's bill for the protec-
ton of birds which protect the far
mers. and we sincerely hope that the
readers of The Ranch will become in
terested enough in this matter to
write to our representatives in con-
gress and insist that the Mclean
bill be enacted in law.