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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-12
WIDE RANGE BETWEEN SALE
PRICE OF LANDS AND AS.
SESSED VALUATION.
NEITHER LANDS NOR TOWN
PROPERTY RIeATtY APPRAISED
Grundy County Figures as an Example
-Retrenchment and Reform Com
rttee Disagreed as to Extent Of
Powers in Bossins Elective State
misunderstanding Act Sweeping.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Dos 1,oi,as u.,. - -Tbara is l;1e-
- - DC some sur p 'ses AZ s'oie iof ''is
state officials when they come TO max
ing Investigation into the assessment
matter in Iowa before the assessmen,
of railroad pronar,y is made and the
adjustment Of atber nro,,srrv values is
undertaken
The renorts from, co,,nries on the ac-
maj sales and ,ba assessment on rha
identical land sold are coming in
r,nidly Ranor.s arc received mn no.
chi, farm lana hut town nronartv,
They sho,y that neither is assessed in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
ECONOMY" MULE At ATHENS
MAKES A new RECORD
Lives Seventeen Days With,
out Hay or Water

Athens, Ga, Feb. 3.-S. p. Cannon of
Bowersville, had occasion to test the
endurance of a mule as to existence
without feed and water A mule be-
longing to him has rivalled the
ship of the desert" by abstaining, in
voluntarily, from food or drink for a
period of seventeen days, and being
able to walk and bray. Mr.. Cannol
bought a mule and directed that it be
carried to his place and put in a barn.
The animal was delivered, but was, in
Mr.. Cannon's absence, put in an old,
discarded barn. Seventeen days later
MIR. Cannon, after inquiring into the
delinquency of the party in delivering
the animal according to contract, dis
severed the starving animal Feed
and water were administered in home
opathic rations at first, and then in
creased, and the animal is fast regain
ing his strength.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
FRUIT
in SOUTH GEORGIA
Oranges and Grape Fruit
Grow There

Valdosta, Ca, Feb. 3.-South Geor-
gia is going to become as famous for
oranges, grape fruit and pecans as 1t
is for sugar cane and sweet potatoes
or as Florida is for oranges. More
than thousand acres have been
planted in pecans in the past two
years, and hundreds of acres are adj
ded to the amount each year.
Thousands of pounds of pecans are
shipped from this city every year and
some of the selected nuts bring as
high as dollar a pound.
The first orange groves were plant
ed here two years ago and others
were planted this year. The groves
that were planted the first year have
been bearing this year and the crop
was good. BY next year there will be
many oranges for market from
Lowndes county.
Grape fruit have been raised iii
Lowndes county for several years and
the fruit have done we'll The trees
are healthy and the favour of the
fruit is as good as the best products
of Florida Many grape fruit trees
were planted last year and others are
being set out now. A great many
people are planting grape fruit,
oranges and pecans for shade trees.
The sandy soil is just what the
grape fruit and oranges need, while
fruit has been lately developed that
does we'll in his climate. The Japa-
nese oranges are being planted in
groves, though many Florida orange
trees are doing we'll here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
men
TALK GLOOMILY
OF BUSINESS
SEASON OPENS UP SLOWLY
Trade Not So Good As Last
Season

Atlanta, February 3.-Conditions in
the fertilizer trade are in no wise
promising, according to the talk among
representatives of the manufacturers
and the material men in Atlanta.
While they still have hopes of doing 4
good business this year, the season
has opened up very slowly and the
sales today are considerably less than
they were at the same time last
year
There is no indication as yet that
the Georgia farmer is going to use
any more fertilizers than he did in
1912. In fact, if anything, figures
would seem to indicate that the con-
sumption would not be quite so large.
However, the experience of past
seasons is that it is impossible to
judge by conditions so early as this.
The ore significant fact at this time
is that the State Department of Ag-
ricvulture sold from Oct. 1, 1912, the
opening of the new season, to Jan. l,
1918, only a little more than $1,000
worth of inspection tags, as COM
pared with $500 worth for the same
period just one year ago.
1t is also interesting in this connec-
ton to note that the sales of tags for
the preceding season were less than
those for the season before that. The
total consumption of fertilizers for
the season ending Oct. 1, 1912, was
about 8 per cent less than for the pre-
ceding season, the decrease being ap-
proximately11O,OOO tons.
If there should be a similar decrease
this year it would mean a Gerry SER
ious backset to the fertilizer interests
throughout this section; for not only
did they have to contend with con-
paratively poor business last year
but their collections have been I'M
usually poor in Georgia, and n prob
ably so per cent. of the cases they
have had to carry their customers ov-
er to the fall Of 1918.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
GOVERNOR IS CRITICIZED
FOR PARDONING negro
Because Defended By Young
Attorney
participating.

Atlanta, Feb. 3.-Governor Browns
action in committing to life imprison-
ment the death sentence imposed up
on Baldwin county murderer a few
days ago because of the fact that the
court has assigned inexperienced
council to defend him has been the
subject of no little comment among
the lawyers of Atlanta and of the
state.
There is quite divergence of opin-
ion on the subject. The public gener-
ally approves the action taken by the
Governor, but numerous expressions
are heard to the effect that the courts
should be required by law to appoint
able and capable counsel for the de-
tense of those charged with crime
who are not able to employ their owl
attorneys.
1t has long been the practice in
the courts of Georgia to assign to the
defense of pauper criminals young
lawyers who are just making their
way in the profession and who, it is
assumed, are anxious for this class Of
practice in order to give them the
experience they need in court work.
Likewise, the older and more expert
enced lawyers have SHE'D at this class
of cases because they feel that they
have served their time in this line,
and because, too, they consider their
time and talents are too valuable tc
he employed in this way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
MUSE MENTS
Today
1.-THE POWER OF CIVILIZATION"
AT THE SAVOY THEATRE TO-DAY

AT THE SAVOY THEATRE TODAY
For the past fifty years there has
been held annually one of the most
unique celebrations at Watonga, Okla,
by the Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes,
where the Indians of the olden days
pack their paraphernalia and don
their war paint, and attired in their
most picturesque costumes, hike 20
wards their great meeting place,
where they hold counsels of war and
indulge in their favorite sports and
pastimes, such as horse races, squaw
races, lacrosse games, crow dances,
Cheyenne war dances and how exhi-
bit of every description known to the
Indian craft.
You see the old Indian squaws with
their papooses strapped to their backs,
the old chiefs bent with age, among
them the most noted of the tribes,
such as Chief Burnt-All-Ove Rain in
the Face, Pine Tree, and other similar
names.
You will, therefore, see in this pic
ture a story taken from real life,
amongst picturesque scenery.
This is just a few of the interesting
scenes; in addition there is a power
full story illustrating to you the power
Of civilization acted by our all-star
cast with an aggregation of 5000 In
dians, in three reels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04

Sometimes a man waits so long for
something to turn up that it's his toes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
BANDITS SCARE
OLD CHARLESTON
LiVIiGSt Affair There Since
the Earthquake

Charleston, S. c., Feb 9.-While
spectators thought the three men
were skylarking, Horace Harvey and
George May today robbed Patrick Ca
rey of $3.50 at Broad and Meeting
streets, where the city hall, the coun-
ty courthouse, the postoffice and his
toric st. Michaels church are located.
The accused highwaymen broke and
ran through the church yard, their
footprints being left on graves. After
an exciting chase the two men were
arrested and placed in cells at the
police station. All the money was re-
covered
The boldness of the hold-up caused
great wonderment. Harvey and MAY
are held for highway robbery and
grand larceny Their victim was fore
most in the frenzied chase which led
over fences, through back yards, in
the heart of the financial districts.
Hundreds saw the pursuit; many
participating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
BUSINESS none TOO BRISK
In SALE OF FERTILIZER
Trade is Off Compared With
Last Year

Americas fertilizer dealers are not
selling this season the quantity Of
goods sold last year, and while they
hope for better conditions with the
coming of the planting season they are
Zone too optimistic. Certain it is
the seasons business thus far is not
altogether to their liking.
One discouraging factor is that the
Year has opened with an unusual
volume of rain, which interferes with
hauling, and with farming operations
generally. Sales, therefore, are poor
ard collections, in many instances,
poor as well.
1t was the long rainy spell early
Simmer of 1912 which had much to do
with cutting down the consumption of
fertilizers. If the same thing occurs
this year, the fertilizer men will feel
as if some evil fate is pursuing them
The way things look now, the fear
t5i;7er business for this year depends
largely upon what sort of weather is
lad for the next two months. If it
is fine farming weather, there is every
reason to believe that the sale will be
large, and that on the prospects OF
good crops everybody will be in a good
business humor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
BUNCH OF THREE WIDOWS
CLAIM One MANS ESTATE
All Declare That He Married
Them

Minneapolis, Feb. 3.-Three alleged
widows of the late Willard P. McDon-
aid, a well known mining man, ap-
peared in probate court today in
connection with the division of his
estate
The three widows are Rachel Jo-
sephine Mcdonald, of Delta, Ohio;
Matte P. Mcdonald, OF Duluth, Mimi,
and Alice P. Mcdonald, of Minneap-
oplis, Mcdonald died here in 1907,
leaving several hundred shares Of
mining stock and few hundred dol
lars in cash.
Mrs. Rachel Mcdonald alleges that
she married Mcdonald when he was
a young man at Excelsior, MINI. Mrs.
Matte Mcdonald declares she was
McDonald's wife during his middle
life, having married him after he had
left Excelsior.
Mrs. Alice Mcdonald told the court
that she was the wife of Mcdonald
during his old age by virtue of a con-
tract marriage. The case was con-
tinued until Few. 10.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
HUSBAND
TIRED OF Seeing
Her SUFFER
Procured Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound,
which made His Wife
a Well Woman.

Middletown, Pal had headache,
backache and such awful bearing down
pains that l could not be on my feet at
times and l had organic inflammation SO
badly that was not able to do my work.
l could not get good meal for my hus-
band and one child. My neighbors said
they thought my suffering was terrible.
"My husband got tired of seeing me
suffer and one night went to the drug
store and got me bottle of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
told me l must take it. l can't tell you
al l suffered and l can't tell you all that
your medicine mas done for me. l was
greatly benefited from the first and it
has made me a well woman. / can do
all my homework and even helped some
Of my friends as well. | think it is
wonderful help to all suffering women.
I have got several to take it after see
ing what it has done for me. Mrs.
EMMA EsPENsHADE, PIG East Main ST.,
Middletown, Pa.
The Pinkham record is proud and hon
orabie one. 1t is a record of constant
victory over the obstinate ills of woman
ills that deal out despair. 1t is an es-
tablished fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored
health to thousands of such suffering
women. Why don't you try it if you
need such a medicine?
If you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
he opened, read and answered by
woman and held in strict confidence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
Freckled Girls

1t is an absolute fact, that one so cent
jar of WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM
will either remove your freckles or cause
them to fade and that two jars will even
in the most severe cases completely cure
them. We are willing to personally
guarantee this and to return your money
without argument if your complexion is
not fully restored to its natural beauty.
WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM is fine,
fragrant and absolutely harmless. VIII
not make hair grow but will positively
remove TAN, PIMPLES and FRECK-
LES. Come in today and tryit. The jars
are large and results absolutely certain.
Sent by mail if desired. Price Soc.
Mammoth jars S1.00. WILSON'S FAIR
SKIN SOAP 25c. For sale by
uowal1,g Dborp,oov
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
REESE WILLIAMS is KILLED
BY TWO OTHER NEGROES
Homicide Occurs on The Skinner
Plantation.

In an alteration Saturday night out
on the Skinner farm, east of Americas,
Reese Williams, a negro farm hand,
was shot to death Two other ne
groes, Floyd Pounds and Amos Part
lidge, are charged with the homicide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04
SIDNEY BAISDEN is DYING
At Home IN ATLANTA
Former Citizen of Americas
is Passing Away

Mrs. Josephine Hudson and Mrs. G.
H. Walker were called again to At
lanta yesterday by the very critical
illness of their brother, Mr.. Sidney
Baisden, who is afflicted with organic
trouble. Mr. Baisden, who is a for
mer resident of Americas, has been
in declining health for some time. Mrs.
Hudson and Mrs. Walker had returned
here only two or three days ago from
a stay of several weeks at his bed
side.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-04

Yes, there are women who will
dye" for a man.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-23
Not Gallant.

The topic at recent banquet turned to the rising generation. when Governor John M. Haines recalled how little Johnny rather ungallantly classified the gentle sex of the Indian tribes.
 The incident happened in a school one afternoon when the lesson was on the American Indian, and the teacher asked if any little boy or girl could tell her what the leaders of the various tribes were called.
 ''They are called chiefs," promptly announced a bright little girl i'll response to the question.
 "Correct," said the teacher. smiling approvingly. "Now, then, can any one of you tell me what the women of the Indian tribes are called ?"
 For a moment there was silence. Every pupil i'll the class was thinking hard. Finally little Johnny Brown s hand shot up.
 "Well, Jonnny," said the teacher, "what are the women of the Indian tribes called ?'
 "Mis Chiefs" proudly answered Johnny. Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-23
THURSDAY. OCTOBER as. 1913
One may sometimes guess how a young man will turn out by noting the time he turns in.-B. s. White.
THE SCOUTS RUN

The message of President Garfield, of Williams College, conveying the greet ings of the Boy Scouts of Berkshire County to their comrades of Canaan and Litchfield County, and especially the manner in which the message was trans. ported, cannot fail to inspire the Scouts of both counties with renewed interest in the Scout organization, and renewed zeal for the aims and purposes of the Scout movement. And this rene eWed in- terest and this renewed zeal are needed at this time, when the new plan of re- organization is being considered ill all Scout Councils. The salutary effect of the Boy Scout discipline and tralning is not to be disregarded or minimized. It has been demonstrated, here in Canaan, where the influence of Boy Scout associations are decidedly noticeable.
 The purpose and tendency of the or- ganization is to make boys self-reliant, courteous, civil, truthful helpful, manly As President Garfield says, it is move- ment that promises we'll for good citi. xenship. And it deserves the hearty en- couragement and the moral and substan- tial support of every citizen and especial ly every parent of boy.
 The relay run, ill which nearly 900 boys participated between Williamstown and Canaan, was an event to quicken the spirit of the Scouts all along the line and reawaken interest among Scouts in all th1s region; and the Berkshire Scout masters association are to be congratu- lated upon the inception and the success of the undertaking, for it will not only enliven the interest of the Scouts of Berkshire County, but inspire their comrades in Litchfield County with re. newed interest and vigor.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-23
What They Cheer.

"Crowds cheer Thaw as he arrives at Concord" says the news despatches from New Hampshire.
 What do they cheer? Most of them do not know and all of them would be surprised if told that they cheer the very embodiment of that which they denounce every now and then as inher- ing to our judicial system--that is. the power of money to thwart justice. But it is absolutely true.
 Without money Thaw would un- doubtedly have been electrocuted long ago. Without money he codld not have escaped tine penalty his own plea provid- ed for him. Without money he would not now be defying New York to get him. A poor unknown would have been back in Matteawan weeks since.
 So when people cheer Thaw they cheer the superior ability of money to escape the consequences of crime. Is that what they really want to do?-Boston Post
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-23
Too ctical.

They were talking about wonderf ul theories the other afternoon when Con- gressman Forrest Goodwin of Maine was reminded. He said it recalled how practical wife smeared with prosaic whitewash beautifully painted dream.
 One evening, so related the congress- man, father sat in a comfortable chair reading his favorite newspaper, while close by was mother dexterously work ing a alarming needle. suddenly dad uttered an exclamation of surprise.
 "What do you thing of that ?" he cried, momentarilg glancing up from his paper. 1t is the most marvelously stupendous thing I ever heard of"
 What is?" responded kUifey. with a cuestioing look at the old man.
 This paper says" answered father, "that professor has figured it out that the sea could easily be pumped in l2, ,000,- QUO years at the rate of 1000 gallons a second"
 For a moment mother was deeply buried in thought. Finally she turned to the lord and master.
 Say Henry, she quietly remarked, "where would they put all the water?" Philadelphia Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-23
WILSON. THAT'S ALL.

Editor Lynn Wilson, of the Bridge port Farmer, in a double column edito- rial under the caption, "The Naked Truth about the Bald. Head Association of America" assumes taunting tone and pretends to have discovered mare's nest with the mare on. The roster of the Bald-Head Club, he asserts, con- tains the names of certain individuals "whoss heads have never been naked, either of hair or brains." When the Club was originally organized, Editor Wilson says, "it was an honest organiza- tion, of so unlque a character that, had it perished, It would have left no heirs Does he mean hairs ? It was once the proud boast of Editor Rodemeyer that every member of the Club was bald, either inside or out Why is he decelv- ing the public? His organization IS travelling under false colors. It ought to be called an association for the pro- motion of tonsorial art. No respectable bear would respond to call from any member of it." And so on.
 Now let's see just what this Wilson
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-23
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record of Doings from Week to Week Culed from The News Files.
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 March IS. "Jeweler White and family are to move out of town"
 John B. Davis went to Winsted to work in bolt shop.
 "Mrs. Ensign Church is enjoying the balmy climate of Bermuda"
 Jerome Root was around again, after a siege with the measles.
 "S. A. Eddy is the fortunate possessor of two black and two white lambs."
 L. A. Caldwell was canvassing for the book, "Houses of the Country"
 D. D. Walters was visiting his old home in Pennsylvania.
 E. D. Lawrence was to move April to the Deacon Rcod farm on Rood street
 "Misses Fannie Benedict and Emma Stiner spent the Sabbath with friends in Ashley Falls"
 "J. N. VanDeusen, of Great Barring ton, is to start a hay-pressing establish ment in the old freight house."
 John Hussey is to remove to the Knickerbocker house at Lower Corner. , H e has sold his land on Belden street to Robert Little"
 Ernest I. Webster, formerly clerk in Camps drug store, retired from his clerkship in Hartford, and was at his home in East Canaan"
 Ut is reported that Nat Stevens, of East Canaan, contemplates going out of farming for the purpose of studying medicine. Nat will make good doctor"
 Miss Mary J. Peck was to move from Wm. Adams farmhouse to the rooms in 5. C. Beckley's house formerly occu- pied by Weston NJ. Barnes.
 Parishioners of Rev. w. A. Mackey presented him with purse of $75
 J. 5. New purchased the interest of his partner. z. T. Adams, and will now monopolize the coal trade of this town and vicinity"
 ]. F. Millspaugh, of Falls Village, was in town, "inspecting the building opera tions in progress on his son-in-law Han chetts property near the High school. |"
 General Charles F. Sedgwick, of Sharon, died, aged S7.
 Falls Village-Joseph Hurlburt, of Stamford, was visiting his daughter, Mrs. D. NJ. Moore. Mir. John F. Bartlett's force of men were building the new creamery here, and another at Newtown. Edward Jennings died, aged 70 years. Deans sawmill at Lime Rock Station was overrun with work, and was running night and day. The old blacksmith shop near the furnace at Lime Rock was con. verted into a dwelling house, and large ell added. Chauncey R. Morris, for merly of Falls Village, resigned his posi- tion as master mechanic at Fort Wayne, Ind.