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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Adjutant General Ainsworth has
preserved his honorable record as a
soldier by running under fire. Before
the court martial proceedings could be
framed against him he asked to be
placed on the retired list of the army
As the application was in regular
form and met all the requirements, it
was promptly granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Uncle Sans forces in the Philip
pines have finally captured from the
Sulu Moros their sacred mountain,
Bud Dajo- We're p. t Barnum alive
he'd be sure to have Bud Dajo, on ex-
hibition with his circus during the
coming heason along with the sacred
white elephant of Siam and the sacred
COW of Indian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Objections that have been raised
20 the rather exorbitant fees charged
to visitors to the home and tomb of
Washington. by trolley company
having something of monopoly on
the traffic to Mount Vernon, appear
to be welI-founded. It is repugnant
that such a historic spot should be
cornmercialfzed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Mr.. Henshaw. the corporation com
missioner of Oklahoma, declares that
two telephone exchanges in one city
are a nuisance, and an unnecessary
burden upon the business men, Grant
ed. But as soon as two such ex-
changes make plans to consolidate
somebody yells. they're forming a
trust" and the stuff is generally off,
or expensive litigation follows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Yuan Shi Kai. the new president of
China, evidently proposes to be as
modern in all things as is the new
form of government which the people
of his land have brought into being
He has cut off his queue. A president
of republic, wearing a queue, would
look decidedly ont Of nlaca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Being a Filipino Of high rank among
the natives, is not without its draw
back. One of them, visiting in this
country. has no less than forty-seven
etepnothers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ssanization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka
Tho news Is received IN The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole puT-
pose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19

Shawnee county farmers INDUCED
in a wolf drive that resulted in an I'M
usual fashion for Kansas Two wolves
were actually rounded up and slaugh-
tered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19
FROM OTHER PENS
HARKING FOR THE cAIT.

HARkING FOR THE CALL.
The call of the people," proclaim tho
eight progressive governors and other
delegates at Chicago. must be needed nv
Mr. Roosevelt. we believe the neoni.
nave decided to make him their choice. -
Spontaneous absolutely Is this neonIe'e
call- Yet the report Of the conference
anonymously says that con rollcaU the
delegates from the different states told OF
work already done toward promoting the
former presidents candidacy. Several re-
ported complete organizations. There Is
spontaneity for you
The people call him. What peopia7 All
the people? Leave out the Democrats the
Socialists, the Prohibitionists and the
odds and ends who cast altogether over
Ing for Mr.. Roosevelt, and they must be
conceded by every competent statistician
to be today at least half OF the voters
Leave out also that considerable fraction
of the Republican party that desires the
denomination of President Taft Film
mate all of Mr.. La Follette's admirers.
after all the Taft men. all the La Toilette
men, all the Socialists and prohfbftloniqts
and by no means least in numbers. ali
the Democrats of the United States, are
removed from consideration-the remain
der constitutes "the people" and the
people call him. Springfield Republican.
PERILS OF CITY LIFE.
According to the annual reports Of the
coroners in New York city, 5.7ol persons
met violent death in that metropolis in
substantially Chicago and the population
of which is less than half that OF New
York there we're 300 inuuests in the
year ended November 30. 1911. over deaths
from violent causes.
In every great city of the United States
deadly accidents are too numerous. The
chief reason. developed out Of pioneer
conditions. is the great American habit
of taking a chance" But the days when
it is necessary or desirable to take
chances at the risk of life are passing
rapidly, IL they not already past
The New York list shows that l6l per
sons me. death by fire. and more than 40
of these were killed in the Asch building
horror due to lack of fire escapes. There
were So deaths from elevator accidents
and the coroners report that at least 70
vented by proper safety devices. In Chi
cago elevator accidents in 1911 killed seven
Record Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-19


Art critics who remember pen ana
Ink sketch drawn by one OF the popular
making a hurried exit out OF a window
as poverty crowded in at the front door
perhaps did not notice that the faces OF
tne people in the house bore any resefn-
blancc to Harry Kemp. the tramp poet.
ana the former wife OF his ertwhile friend.
Upton Sinclair but recent developments
indicate that they might have been the
originals OF the picture.
lndiscriminating readers. who devoted
any tine to the newspapers last fall. viii
recall some Of the sickly sentiment Of
AGrrys interviews on their affair and his
Wondrous ideas on love and custom and
other world old topics. and some OF them
may calculate, Just as I thSught:" Tor
there .Are certain elements TO the highest
nappipneSs in in the so-called love AFFAIR
tnat started at Arden these were notice
ably lacking
In the first place custom, against which
me young poet OF the railroad ties and
the dusty highways cried out so Justify.
mas much to commend II to prosaic work
a-day folks who have been able to find
happiness in life without going out OF its
BOUNDS, Then there is certain amount
OF work which is deserving OF g. place
among the essentials OF happiness, and
there was little enough OF II in this ro-
nance or unfettered affinities.
80 1t was not surprising to learn that
the bread box was empty and that the
grocer was not considerate enough to ez-
tend the credit; and that the afrinftv for
square meals at home overcame all tho
allurements of congenial soul. Love
may laugh at locksmiths but the world
mas yet to produce brilliant example
OF any undue mirth on his part over an
empty stomach.-Salina Journal
PETTY GRAFT IN HIGH PLACES.
mere are many well informed people
VINO did not know that the government
pays ABOUT $1,000 a year for bathing and
shaving the United States senator's until
Senator Kenyon introduced a bill to do
away with the custom. Isn't It strange
tnat such practice ever came into vogue
and that the people did not know 10 vyh1-
should the government pay those billsg
might II not with as much propriety paw
Inelr board oiis and their liquor bills?
II also pays them twenty cents q mile
Tor travelling expenses though the rail-
roads charge but two or three cents "A
mile. Why Is this misera BILE grating
ailoWedI Why did the government paw a.
barber $500 a year to shave President
Roosevelt alone2 out of what fund are
these crafts paid. and who audits and
allows them?-Smith County Pioneer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
Mr.. HEARN Died
IN METROPOLIS
OF FLORIDA
HE WAS WELL KNOWN HIRE
Had Relatives and Friends in
AmpriCuS

Mr.. Rufus Hearn, for many years
resident of Americus, but more re-
Gently residing in Jacksonville, diel
at an early hour yesterday morning
after an illness of several days. The
announcement of Mr.. Hearns death
was conveyed in telephone message
from his half brother, Mr.. C. r. Whit
ley, who was called recently to his
bedside
Mr.. Hearn was young business
man of excellent standing in the
Florida metropolis, as here, and his
death is much regretted. For several
years he was engaged in the gro
Gerry business in Americus, and was
much esteemed in commercial cir
cles here. He married Miss John
son, of Andersonville, only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Johnson, who,
with three children, survives him.
Mr.. Hearn was about thirty-eight or
forty years of age
The funeral will take place here,
it was stated yesterday, but ar
rangements therefor were not COM
pleted at late hour yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
SEWERS ON SOUTH SIDE
WILL BE OPENED SOON
Test and Cleaning Process Has Been in Progress For
Some Time-Sewers Will Be Ready to Be Connected
and Opened For Use Within Few Days

Active work has been done for the
last week or longer in connection
with the testing, cleansing and other
preliminary work necessary before
the sewers on the south side of the
city, which have been ready for these
final tests for some time, may be
connected and made ready for use.
1t was announced yesterday by
City Engineer Ansley that these sew
er connections would be made within
a very short time now, probably with
in five days. When this shall have
been accomplished, sewer connec-
tions on the south side will be as
general and as modern in every way
as in any part of the city.
The sewerage extension that wi
be opened up soon embraces abou
five miles of new sewers, which vii
add very largely to the facilities Q
this nature now available FOR tn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
WARDEN M'MATH
IS VIGILANT IN
PROTECTING FISH
HE RECEIVED COMMENDATION
Would Prevent SEEMING in
MuCkafOOnee

With such diligence is County Game
Warden McMath looking after the en-
forcement of the state laws protect-
ing fish in the streams here that good
results are expected in preventing
traps and other distractions. Among
these is the dam of the Albany
Power Co. in Muckafoonee creek.
which to great extent prevents the
passage of fish from Flint river into
/ Muckalee, which, with the Kincha-
foonee creek, forms the Muckafoonee.
! At the instance of the Americus
Fishing clug Warden McMath asked
the cooperation of the Albany Power
company for the purpose of prohibit
ing seining below its dam, where the
fish congregate in large quantities,
awaiting the opportunity of hign
water to get over it and into the two
creeks named.
Yesterday Warden McMath received
the following letetr from State Game
and Fish Commissioner Mercer, show
ing diligence upon the part of the
game and fish warden of Dougherty
county in enforcing the law:
Further answering your petition
OF March End, I beg leave to report
that my warden in Dougherty county
has made this week several arrests
for the unlawful taking of fish below
the dam
with assurance that | will look
vigilantly after your interests in that
particular l am, sincerely,
81 E. MERCER"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
the Various Prizes Offer
Judges Have Already
Fort Valley High School.
L. o. Freeman, Superintendent.

l.. o. Freeman, superintendent
Conrad Henderson, Hurdle, High
Jump Broad Jump; Herbert Vining,
100 Dash, 440 Dash; Chas, shepherd,
L. Carter, A. J Evans.
Rochelle High School.
Superintendent, ]. c. Estes.
Helen Reynolds, Piano; Genevieve
Fem, Recitation, Vance Rogers, Dec
lamation; Sallie Bussell, Essay; Mrs,
]. C. Estes, Miss Mae Cotton
0glethOrpe High School.
Superintendent, A w. Stroller.
Imogene Mcbride, Piano; Idolene
Shealy, Recitation; Mary Craire John
son, Miss Royal, Miss Murray.
Fitzgerald High School.
Superintendent, H. B. Ritchie.
Ethel Hullihen, Essay; Sam Kasse-
witz, Defamation; Gladys Smitn,
Recitation; Sarah King, Spelling,
John King, 100 Yard Dash, Hurdle,
Shot; Mark Mathis, Broad Jump
Robert Prentiss, 220 Dash; Briscoe
Waters, 440 Dash; Edison Garbutt,
High Jump; Love Martin, Relay;
Miss Dollie McLendon, Eugene Cass,
Elizabeth Galloway, Jesse Powell,
David Paulk, Braton Davis, Wesley
Collyer, Willie Mashburn.
REYNOLDS High School.
Superintendent, A. A. Strock
Maude Windham, Essay; Robert
Anthony Defamation; Wennie New
son, Spelling; Prof E. H. Joiner, Miss
Eulla Caldwell, Miss Nell Fielder.
Dawson High School.
Floyd Jennings, Defamation
Gladys Glass, Recitation; Callie Mae
Pinkston, Music; Leona Glass, Spell
ing.
Hawkinsvillle High School.
Will Watson, Defamation; Kem-
pie Thompson, Recitation; Kins
Brown, Spelling; Christine Poole
Music; Carol Chandler, 440 Var,
Dash; Lowell Bragg, 220 Yard Dash
J. ]. Harvard, Shot Put; Caro-
Chandler, Lowell Bragg, De Vauh
Polhill, Malcolm Dixon, Relay Race.
MarshallvilIe High School.
Superintendent, d. H. Perryman.
Ralph Frederick, Defamation; RI
lay; Susie Jones, Essay; Louis
Crocker, Piano; Lamar Ware, Spell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18

residents on the south side Many
of the sewers have been connected
for some time, but residents have
not been allowed to use them on ac-
count of the fact that the final clean
sing and other tests have not been
completed
The sewer extensions on the south
side will be the first that will BE-
opened under the new extensions, as
the work has been rushed to compile
ton in that section first. 1t will be
only a comparatively short time now,
however, before the extensions in
East Americus and in other sections
of the city will be completed, as it is
hoped that by the middle of May, o.
earlier, the sewer work will all have
been completed.
An important part of the work that
must be done before the sewers ase
connected is the washing out of ths
sewer trunks, so that no distractions
may be encountered. When this is
done, it also gives an opportunity for
demonstrating whether the sewers are
in good shape or not. This work
will be completed now on the south
side extensions within short time.
especially if the present rainy spell
holds up and good weather ensues,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18

A glance at the complet list of con-
testants from the various high schools
of the district, who will enter the
contests to be given here Friday ev-
ening and Saturday, while the Third
District High School association IS
in session, gives assurance that the
rivalry for the various honors will be
most spirited.
A complete list of the names of all
the competitors who will enter the
contests has been obtained and is to-
day published in full for the first
time in The Times-Recorder. This
list should prove of much value to the
contestants who have entered, and it
will furnish information for all who
are interested in the work of the To-
cal or out-of-town pupils.
Special attention is called by Sup
erintendent Miller to the fact that the
exercises on Friday evening will be-
gin promptly at 8 o'clock, and there
will be admission charges that even
ing only of 20 cents for each adult
and Is cents for each child or school
student 1 he admission charges fol
Friday evening aye made in order tc
gain sufficient funds to meet TIE ex-
penses incurred on account Of tht
necessity of bringing judges here
from other sections Of TIE state to de-
eide the contest and for other Incl,
dentals.
For this reason it is especially urg
ed that the most cordial support b,
given the high school by the attend
ance of every patron and friend wht
can possibly go out to the exercises
At the last meeting held in Fitzger
aid the attendance on this night o
the association was so great that
large number of those who wished {
secure seats could not be accommo
dated 1t is hoped that the supper
given% %here to the local meet will b
all that could be desired.
There will be three judges to decid
the various contests. These will b
Professor Won Hofe, teacher of musi
, at Andrew Female college; Mis-
Gooch, teacher of expression at Yves
, leyan; Professor Carl w. Steed, pre-
fessor of English language and liters
/ ature in Mercer university. The thre
judges will arrive Friday and sta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
REPAIRS ARE IN PROGRESS
At The SEABOARD SHOPS
Main Buildings are Being Renovated, and Badly Needed
Repairs are Being Made

The general repair of buildings at
the Americus shops of the Seaboard
railway has been in progress for
several days, and not only adds 70
their appearance and durability, but
affords an air of permanent occu-
pancy of the shops, fact that would
seem to dissipate any rumors of con-
templated or probable changes. The
main buildings are being overhauled
and new roofs put upon them, an ex-
pense in itself quite considerable.
Other Improvements will be made
1t was announced some time ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
BOY CAME TO
BRIGHTEN HOME
Pastor Stokes viii Receive
Many Congratulations

The pleasing news came from Ii
thonia, Ga, last night that yesterday Y
morning a son was born to Rev. ard
Mrs. j. W. Stokes. The boy, a fine,
healthy ten-pounder, will bear the
name of William Benjamin. The
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes
will wish them much happiness Il
their son. They will probably return
to Americus at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
a-7th q EF EE
ri q Y 4 !

Wilson to hear him speak at the
chautauqua last night.
Governor Wilson created a very
favorable impression while he was
here, his quiet, dignified bearing and
polished gentlemanly poise max
ing broad appeal to those who
heard him speak at the train. A
large part of those present at the
train ayailed themselves of the op-
portunity of shaking hands with him
and of wishing him good luck in the
race for the presidential nomination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
RIVALRY IN CONTESTS OF HIGH
SCHOOLS is TO BE VERY KEEN
Large Number Of Competitors Have Entered the Contests For Il
ed the Entrants From the Eigh Schools Of the District
Been Chosen mpGtG List Of Names CT Entrants

over until the following afternoon.
The list of representatives of each
school in the various contests, to-
gether with the names of the superin-
tendents and other representative
from the schools, is as follows:
Americus High School.
Superintendent, A. G. Miller.
Spelling, Mary Eliza Shepperd; Rec
itation, Sallie Estelle Carter; Decla-
nation, John Taylor; Ready Writer
Kathleen Denham; Relay Races, Sam
Gatewood, Morgan Stevens, w Hawkes.
j. A. Mcdonald, Zera Littlejohn, Ray
mond Mcneil; 100 Yard Dash, Merrell
Wheatley; 22O Yard Dash, Morgan
Stevens; 440 Yard Dash, Zera Little
john 220 Yard Hurdle Race, Merrell
! Wheatley; Broad Jump, Sam Gate
wood; High Jump, Will Hawkes.; Shot
Put, Sam Gatewood
Ashburn High School.
| Superintendent, G. H. Bishop.
! Marion Dobson, Piano; Lottie Cock
iell Recitation; Virgil Waites, Decla-
nation; Tommie Morgan, Spelling,
/ essay; Dan Whelchel, Shot, Relay, B.
Jump; Kelos Whellchel, Relay, Hur-
dies; Sam Belts, 100 Dash-44O D.;
George Tharpe, Relay-22O Dash
Carlos Evans, High Jump; Madison
Burgess, Relay.
MOntezuma High School.
superintendent, j. M. Richardson.
Susie Stallings, Recitation; John
Kimble Shot, High Jump, Declama-
ton, 22O d., Relay; Nell Fields. Es-
say; Marion Reid, 100 Dash, Relay;
Sanford Cheves, 44O Dash Relay; R
f. Wicker, Hurdle, Relay.
Plains High School.
Superintendent, n. r. Blackman.
Theron Jennings, Decl, 100 D, B
Jump; Mary Morton, Recitation
Lucy Kate Clark, Piano; Matte Clark
Spelling; Roy Brannen, 220 Dash, Re
lay; George Holley, 440 Dash, Shot
, Relay; Albert Andrews, High Jump
, Relay; Mark Chambliss, Hurdle, Re
, lay; Misses Ella Evans, Inez Brinkley
Una Hartley, Leila Earle and Mis-
Forester.
COrdeIe High School.
: Superintendent Jason Scarboro.
; Miss Margare Durrett, Essay; Mis-
Y Christina Bussey Recitation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18

that the Seaboard company proposed
making extensive improvements at
the shops here, and this may be
done at a later date. The work now
in progress is only in the way of gem
eral repairs, but will be considerable,
both in extent and in the expense en-
tailed
The company will also put in ad-
ditional side tracks in the freight
and transfer yards, as greater facil-
tiles are needed in order to take care
of increasing business These addi-
tional side tracks are to be put in
as soon as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
Tr Erect Office Building.

Selma, Ala, April 17.-Plans have
been approved for the erection of I
5-story office building on Broad street
here, and work on the structure will
be commenced soon The new struc-
ture will be modern in every respect
and entirely fireproot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18
JACK fUTRELLE
AMONG SAVED
Noted Georgia Author ESCap-
ed From Titanic

New York, April 1.-THE CunardeT
Carpathia, bearing 86S survivors froIl
the wreck of the White Star liner t.
tanic, was less than six hundred miles
from New York at noon today and
word was eagerly awaited that would
shed further light on the catastrophe
of Sunday night which cost 1872
lives. Sable Island was in brief
communication with the rescue ship
for a time this morning, but no addi-
ton names of survivors were obtain
ed.
Wireless stations along the New
England coast were straining to get
in communication with the vessel this
afternoon, and the scout cruiser Sa-
lem was somewhere off Nantucket
to relay ashore, through her sister
cruiSer the Chester some connected
4 g 49, ai.o,+or
~ o. ~.
III We" iol ~ '-ie my
officers received a brlet wireless as
patch saying that the Carpathia was
$50 miles from the harbor entrance
nil shouId hrino bor into mort either
49, rhrr,do,. ,job+ or earIv Friday
,',or,;rn
,la f5o,ie,v ooh1o chin ,raol,ia-Ran.
..44 soa h.o,, e++od ont 70 on to tba
49, aoa Co@,s loo aud en,-
,..,.y,,, ,,ator;o1s raro loaded q,
= ~ hono +ho+ MANY hodia.
.,oI.,d 49,,
,i Anil y Tho ioa-
,.,iap aa,aoa tho titanic disas-
a,,or+o, 70 ono ba1f milo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-18

ing, Relay; Marion Kelly, 100 Dash !.
Philip Frederick, 220 Dash Edward
Frederick, Relay; Marshall Timber
lake, Relay; G. Scruggs.
DeSOtO High School.
Leona Howard, Recitation; Mary e,
Ferguson, Essay; Blanche Green,
Spelling. a.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-03-14
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

l. State definitely the essen.
tial qualifications necessary to be
a successful teacher.
2. Make out your daily pro.
gram designating the recitations
and the length of time allowed
each. Of you have had no ex-
perience as a teacher offer a sug-
gestive program.)
3. Of what value is the text
book in a recitation?
4. What is the substance of the
minimum salary law, and the
minimum length of the elemen-
tary school year?
5. To what extent should tea
chers be held responsible for the
care of the school furniture?
Should teachers have the super
vision of the janitor work?
6. Show the value of picture
illustrations found in your Ian.
guage books. What use do you
make of them?
Z. Name the books required
for reading in the o. T. r. C.
for the year 1911-1912. What
part of this course have you read?
8. What is the duty of the tea
cher concerning tardiness? What
is the duty of the truant officer
concerning tardiness?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-03-14
Nlnevah.

George Ludy is hauling corn
to Arcanum.
James and Perry Bailey of Lat
ty, O., visited Peter Unger and
family a couple Of days the past
week, returning home Saturday.
VIM. Pierce and family visited
VIM. Ludy and family Sunday.
Mr.. Pierce intends to move Tues
day to his fathers farm, north
of Covington.
The protracted meeting still
continues, with much interest.
Nine persons have joined the
church ana there Will be- more to
follow, There was a large at
tendance Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ed Westfall is on the sick
list.
Isaac Unger and family enter.
tanned J. C. Trick and wife Sun.
day.
Levi Unger and family enter
tained visitors Sunday.
Rev. Estes of Greenville prea
ched here Thursday evening.
Mar. IL. GAIL.