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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

XY OWN ASA DIX recently wrote
H for the New York Evening Post
~ an entertaining letter of travel
III A along Barbary's coasts. From
his description of Tripoli the
following paragraphs are taken,
though it will be seen that he wrote
before the ancient city had become
the center of a military movement;
Tripoli in Barbary, the Turkish city
stands up wonderfully behind its long
walls, as viewed from the deck in
the early morning Its distant build
ings show every tint of buff and am
Der and creamy white. with here and
there a dash of pink or soft blue.
Seven minarets, each with tip or spire
OF emerald green, point the way of
heaven to the faithful. and two frown-
ing gray fortresses threaten the way
Ia other direction TO infidel assailants.
The view is distant, because there is
no harbor and the vide bay is shall
low. Ships must lie well out in the
ofing.
Here is a city little known to the
world. though so alluringly in the cur
rents of the worlds travel and trade.
Few traders and fewer tourists visit
Tripoli Probably not many persons
could even tell you exactly where this
Turkish desert colony is.
Must Have Escort.
The landing is made in small boats,
and passports or passes consulaires
must be shown at the little landing
stage before permission TO land is
granted II is well to repair at once
10 the British. French, or Italian con-
sulate, to obtain the escort and pro-
lection of a kavass. for the native
Tripolitans are none too well dis
posed toward casual foreigners. I'm
der the guidance, then, of the kavass
or janissary, a Respondent ebony in
dividual in a gorgeous uniform and
bearing the baton or big stick of Of
fee. we explore the city.
One realizes at once that one has
left European soil and the methods
Of European municipal governments.
The streets are dirty, narrow. and ILL.,
paved; everywhere are evidences that
the city is left largely to govern IT.
self in tint approved Turkish fashion.
But it is full of novelty and varied in
terest Here is great market square,
with arcades at the sides. and with
q rude but massive stone fountain in
the center Vendors squat on the
ground behind strips of mating. on
which are little piles of oranges,
lemons. figs. vegetables. grains nuts,
looking edibles
Cooks fry fritters In oil over basins
of glowing charcoal. Laden donkeys
push their way through the throng
camels strut sullenly by. children
shout and play, and all the daily life
Of busy Oriental mart unrolls itself
Farther on are the long covered alleys
of the chief bazaar the Sioux ell Turc
Here are ivory and ostrich feathers
and quaint native jewelry In another
direction lies the Hara or Jewish
quarter. giving gIinpses into queer
little shops and into the patios or
interior courts Of the private houses.
Roman Arch.
In the very center of the city we
are reminded that Rome. the univer-
sal. has been in Tripoli Here stands
a solid ornate triumphal arch, built in
the comparatively rare form styled
qnadrifons. Of marble once white. now
darkened and defaced by time. An
inscription siill legible records that II
was erected by quaestor under the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Tasty plsh maae win Lamb.

Press lamb as you do corned beer.
When cold slice in thick slices. dip in
egg, then cover and fry IN deep fat.
Serve with or without tomato sauce.
Lamb stock combined with tomato
makes delicious soup. Atinced lamb
on toast is nice for breakfast. Lamb
pie OF stew is nice. When making a
meat pie have the filing cold as pos
sible and bake at least half an hour.
If crust is thick bake ionge than
that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

In fine health now. If | ever have those
troubles again win take Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. - Mrs.
ED. FERRoN, SIC High St, Chippewa
Falls, Wisconsin.
Providence, p. lei cannot speak
too highly of Lydia E. Pinllham's Veg
etable Compound as it has done won
ders for me and would not be without
It ] had organic displacement and
bearing down pains and backache and
was thoroughly run down when / took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t helped me and ! ana in the
best of health at present Iwork in a
factory all day long besides doing my
housework SO you can see what it has
done for me- give yo1 permission to
publish my name and speak of your
Vegetable Compound TO many of my
friends. - Mrs. ABRH LAWSON, 126
Lippitt St, Providence. RI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
To Destroy Carpet Bugs or Moths.

Mix thoroughly with two quarts OF
water three ounces Of salt, one ounce
of alum. one ounce Of chloride of zinc
Let it stand over night in a covered
vessel. In the morning pour it care
fully into another dish. leaving all
sediment behind To use. dilute this
with two quarts Of water, then sprin-
kle it over the edges Of the carpet
and to the distance of a foot from the
wall. This win n2t :ujure the carpet
and is said to he sure remedy for
the pests.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

out of the mouth of babes" FIRE.
quently come reproaching, regenerat
ing hints OF high spiritual value. A
little girl whose father was very III
was asked If she had prayed for his
recovery. No" she replied, her in
nocent eyes wide and solemn. Il did
think OF it. but then wondered IL
it would be any use. | know Gods
bigger n wiser than people, but ]
didn't know II be could kin germs"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Broiled Tomatoes.

Wipe the tomatoes clean. cut of a
slice from the Blossom and stem Of
each and cut ia halves. Season with
salt. pepper and cayenne and dip into
fine dry breadcFumbs, then into
beaten egg and again into crumbs
Place il q fine wire broiIeF and broil
both sides q nice brown and serve
with the sauce as soon as done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Eono French Canal.

An interesting demonstration OF the
completeness and varied uses OF the
French canal system was recently fur.
nished by the arrival of the British
admiralty yacht Rose at Marseille. en-
route for Gambia This yacht first
went from Portsmouth to Havre, and
thence by the Seine to Paris, and
from Paris TO Marseille through the
LONG canal, Nemours. st. Mammes,
the Briare canal, Montsrgis. the Loire
canal. Chatillon-surLoire, Nevers. the
Bourgogne canal, Chalon-sur- Saone.
Macon, Lyon, Avignon. the Port-de-
Bouc The Rose is a vessel OF IS tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
The Reward Of Honesty

Sir. said the Office boy to his EN-,
ployer, "as you know very well that
my family is in perfect health, ! ask
you TO let me off this afternoon to go
to the ball game"
Young man, replied the boss. you
are entirely too honest have my
suspicious OF you. You are fired"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Duty as a Retormer.

There is no such reformer as an ex-
acting duty. Note the asceticism of
athletes and scouts. The ravages OF
drink are abated as machinery. with
its demand for a clear brain and
steady nerves, is multiplied on every
hand Each new stress of business
and professional rivalry puts a fresh
premium on sobrietv and wise re
straint
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Rulinq Habits strono.

Well, so you are worth millions.
eh?''
Yes, struck it rich"
Torn yourself away from all the
old habits of life, ! suppose?'
No; cling to n few. still empty
the drip pan of the refrigerator every
night"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

Uncle Upcreek-There haibt been
a trout in thet there creek for thutty
year; now our new boarder Is pullin
EN- out ae fast as be can drop in.
Mrs. Upcreek-That's what comes
OF advertisin' our trout fishing in the
religious papers; they can't lie, no
w.--puck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Lucky Elephant

First Travelling Mani see. while
Z mans heart is beating 40 times. an
elephants IS pulsatng only 30.
Second Travelling Man-Thars be-
cause the elephant doesn't have to
worry about his trunk. / guess
Yonkers Statesman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

run a sewing machine motor for ion
hours. heat an electric toaster for
two hours. an electric curling iron for
10 hours. run large fan for 81 hours.
or warm a ching dish for six hours
Popular Mechanics
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound as I
found it very good
for organic troubles
and recommend it
highly. / had dis
placement, ba ok
q ch e an d pains
when standing on
my feet for any
length Of time when
/ began TO take the
medicine, bit / am
TEL .,.rav- haxa 41,oea
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

There Is one thing in which ths
school Of experience bias the advan
tage over other schools"
What is that"
There is no truancy about it7-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
The Reason.

THAT boat embraces many points
in its stops"
That's why, then, it is always hug.
ging the shore"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

y wish you'd state that ] am going
to star this summer" said the chorus
girl to the affable reporter.
Nobody believes that stuff any more
about cber9s girls. But win say that
you are engaged TO a steel millionaire. y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

Riches used to take wings, but at
present writing touring car seems
good enough for them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

can make more money than his wife
can spend
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Love Eternal.

They that love beyond the world
cannot be separated by it-William
Penn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

A man can be almost anything If he
has mind to be--in his mind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

1t takes a romantic girl to write
love let.er tat means the same thing
over ant over again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

81 believe Jims tariff views have
converted him to corporal punish
ment."
VIII you please tell me how"
Why, he believes In a duty on
hides"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Lteral.

Does jumps ever make a move at
the club meetings."
Ever make a move? Why, that
mans never still"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

Mrs. WinsIcw-s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softers the gums. reduces inflammer
tor, allays pain cures wind collie, 25c bottleaz
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

A physician rarely uses all his bis
words on his poor patients
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

It's easy enough to win In a walk If
you are the only entry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

IADIEc Get wise, Improve your own beauty
EbDAGD and appearance. Particulars free.
PuRpuk SPECIALLY co, BRADFORD BLIG. HOUSTON. PA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

NANTEIl-Ealcsmen to sell staple article to
grocery trade. unexceilcd opportunity good
commission, exclusive territory, only expert
enccd need apply Fix Mfg. Co.. Bunnlo. y. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

A man who marrles in haste has no
difficulty In discovering what TO do
with his leisure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
THIS WOMAN
HAD MUCH PAIN
when STANDING
Tells How Lydia E. PinIham's
Vegetable Compound made
Her a Well Woman.

Chippewa Falls, Wis.-"I have al
ways had great confidence in Lydia E.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

man may be said to have horse
sense II he declines to mortgage his
home to buy an automobile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
,Inst as Imnosnihle.

SASA ds iH'bOA3sbfCs
How would you like to have a fairy
godmother?"
I'D rather have competent cook. +"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Didn't Lose II.
lose a surgical case ?"

Ever lose a surgical case?"
Nope. ! thought l was going to
lose one once, but it came out all right"
THE patient came near dying, eh?"
"Oh. he died. But his heirs paid for
the operation"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25

W. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 2s-191s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
AuTOMOBILE BARGAINS

Highest grade used Electric and Gasoline ears In
best mechanical condition new batteries repainted
Write for prices. Chicago Electric Motor Car
Company, 900 Michigan Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
LEVINE IS TOUCHED FOR
HIS WALLET and $l55

D. p Levine. of Americus, took II
bath few nights since which, he al.
teges, cost him 1888. besides the quar-
ter paid for the plunge Mr.. Levine
AYERS that, on leaving the main bath
room to take a shower bath in the next
apartment, some one distracted his
wallet containing $153. He preferred
charges against Mathis Barlow, a
diminutiye mig" who now enjoys the
hospitalities of Castle Sumter until
de perlice puts de cotehouse on
him ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
COUNCIL ORDERS
THE BEGINNING
OF IMPROVEMENT
The PAVING OF Lee STREET
viii Be Started Early In the
New Year

Lee street is to be paved its entire
length of one and one-half miles, from
the city hall southwark to the point
where that street and Elm avenue con-
verge. City council at the request of =
considerable majority of property own
ers on Lee street, has ordered the work
of improvement, and the initial work
is to be launched with the beginnins <
of the good new year 1914.
The paving of Lee street will be the
greatest step taken by Americus in
the onward march of progress since
the paving of all the streets in the
business district was completed two
years ago. The 7most pronounced
crouch will not deny this fact.
And as the paving of Lee street
means the like improvement of Col
lege, Church, Taylor and other promi-
nent residence streets, the benefic al
effect will be widespread.
City council at the meeting on
Wednesday night instructed City En-
gineer John B. Ansley to prepare plans
and specifications for the paving, and
ascertain the cost OF material to be
used. While not definitely determined
upon yet, of course, it is more than
probable that creosoted wood block
will be used, similar to that employed
in paving the downtown business
streets.
City Engineer Ansley will be IN
position to make an early report to
council, and 1t is quite likely that the
paving of Lee street will be started
some time in January. The expense
will be borne by the property owners,
and they given the option of pay
ing all cash for the work, or part
cash, with deferred payments extend
ing over period Of five years.
Lee street, paved, will be the most
attractive residence street in any
south Georgia city and residents OF
other streets here will be glad when
the improvement is further extended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12

help swell the Empty Stocking Fund
love little children that are not self
ish.
II you are real good yourself,
may bring you little something, but
you old newspaper men are a hard
lot. Yours OLD SANTA.
Now read that letter you boys and
girls. Old Santa says himself thar
he is going to bring all the contrihu-
tors something real nice on Christmas.
SO hurry up and bring your contribG-
ton to the Empty Stocking Fund.
In addition TO the money that has
been sent into the fund, two kind la
dies have promised to give real, live
billy boat apiece. These william goats
will come in handy, as there are some
poor little boys that want goat as
well as the rich boys.
Christmas is not far off now. You
have but 13 more days and if you waEt
TO make some kiddie happy on Christ
mas morning you had best hurry and
contribute your money now
Remember this: It's not the size OF
your contribution. The nickel that a
kiddie brings in is as acceptable as the
dollars that the grown-ups are contrib
uting. Let's everybody catch the spirit
and help swell the fund
The way to be happy is to make
someone else happy. Why not do yom
share?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
STRANGE STORY
TOLD HERE BY
YOUNG ALBANIAN
is STRANDED IN lMERlCus
Yet Probably HEIR to Large
Orange Estate

There came to Americus a day o.
Two ago bright and intelligent youth
who gives his name as Albert Easi,
and Atlanta as his home. And along
with the boy there comes rather re-
markable story which when unraveled,
will probably reveal him as the hAi,'
Of ,aluable estate down in the Flor
ida orange section which it appears
he is ignorant of now.
Young East's story, told in an hon
est, straightforward manner Is TO the
effect that his father, Florida orange
grower, or produce merchant, died IL
Atlanta leaving wife and two child
ren. A year or two thereafter mis-
mother married man named Willis
and removed to Florida.
Young East was left in Atlanta, AMI
the strange part of his story begins
at this juncture. He was kept at the
Decatur street school. His expenses
of every nature were paid by strange
man who visited him at intervals and
who also gave him small sums o.
money. The man, frequently impor-
tuned by young East to tell his name,
declined to do so.
Four or five days ago the stranger
called upon the lad and told him to
,,rcpale to accompany him to Florida
TO join his mother, Mrs. Willis. Wbea
the two reached the Terminal depot
the stranger pretended to have Just
received a telegram announcing the
sudden death at Jacksonville of the
boys mother
At this juncture we'll dressed man
approached and inquired of the lad y
his name was Albert East. E-~,.:y:ae
an affirmative reply, he said:
Il have instructions to take you to
Richland," and without further ado
he put the boy upon the train AMI
brought him to Americas. In the
meantime the quondam guardian" in
Atlanta had disappeared at the depot
there. The second stranger brought
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
CASE AGAINST
SWIFT & CO.
WAS CONTINUED
RESULT error INDICTMENT
First Pure Food Case Here
is Continued

The case of the state against Swift
& Co., and about which considerable
local interest centers, was called in
superior court by Judge z. A. Little
john yesterday, but upon the showing
made by counsel for the defendant
company, Messrs. Shipp & Sheppard.
the case was passed for the present
and will be heard at the next term
either of the superior court or city
court OF Americus.
The company and it's former local
representative, T. l.. Brice, were in
dicted by the grand jury upon the al
Legation of State Food Inspector P. A.
Methvin upon the charge of having
on hand at its Americus branch and
offering for sale certain dressed car
casses of animals alleged to be delec-
terious to health and food.
Inspector Methvin was in court yes
terday to prosecute the case, when
Solicitor Williams announced ready
for the state.
Recently, however, the grand jury
made an error in the case and in
,dicted The Swift Packing Co.," In
stead of Swift & Co.," which is the
corporate name of the firm at which
the indictment was aimed. The error
was discovered on Monday last and an
indictment, with the above mentioned
changes, issued against Swift G Co., in
place of the one previously issued.
1t was urged, in the motion for con
tinuance by counsel that the defend
ant company since the latter bill was
issued had not had time to resure the
attendance of witnesses desired For
this reason, and others set forth, Judge
Littlejohn passed the case for this
term. as requested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
REBELS CLOSING
IN ATTACK On
TAMPICO CITY
REBELS HAVE AN ADVANTAGE
Fierce Fighting is Expected
There To-day

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11.--Offi-
cial reports from Rear Admiral Fletch-
er to the navy department today said
the Mexican rebels were making prog
ress in their attack on Tampico and
that Americans and all other foreign
ers had been removed to neutral
zone. Thus far, no foreigners have
been injured.
The dispatches say that the non-
combatants have been gathered near
the water front where they are under
the protection of the guns of the scout
cruiser Chester, and the gunboats
Wheeling and Tacoma. The battleships
Michigan and Rhode Island are fur
ther out.
The fighting has been going on
since yesterday and from the harbor
the American naval officers have OBJ
served that strategically the rebels
seem to have the better position and
are making headway. A request OF
the rebel general that Americans
leave was acted, upon at once. Some
Americans and British were. . taken
aboard ships, while others were taken
to neutral territory just outside CT
the town and near the water front.
The American officers in their re-
port indicate that foreigners will prob
ably be safe in the neutral zone, but
If not they will be taken aboard tho
American war vessels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
AMERICUS CLUB
WILL ASSEMBLE
THIS AFTERNOON
CAR OWNERS OF THE COUNTY
To Protest the New Auto
Tag Measure

Six hundred owners of automobiles
in Americus and Sumter county will
through the medium of the Americus
Automobile club, give vigorous pro-
test to the taxing measure soon to be
put in force, and which raises the price
of automobile tags from 81, the cost
long prevailing, to S. per annum, with
the added necessity of purchasing
new $5 tag on January 1st of each
year.
The machine owners here, many OF
them, denounce the new tag law as
class legislation, and will vigorously
oppose its enforcement at the hands
OF Secretary of State Cook.
To this end special meeting of the
Americus Automobile club is called to
assemble this afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the city hall. Every member of the
club is urged to attend and lend his
efforts and influence to the end of de-
feating the new tag law, passed at the
summer session of the legislature. Lee
gal steps will be taken, 1t is said, by
/ the club. The contention that the S.
tag law is class legislation, pure and
simple, will be urged, and a prominent
authority here is quoted as thus ex-
pressing his opinion to that end. AT
all events the Americus club will fight
it to a finish.
There is no more justice in taxing
an automobile than there is to im-
pose a special tax on a buggy o.
farm wagon" vehemently said well
known Americus autoist "They arc
recognized allKe as VenlcleS, eacn ~
entitled to the same rights and priv
ileges of the public highway and the
owner of each vehicle pays a property
tax. Nothing more should be requir-
ed"
1t will cost the car owners of Sum-
ter and Americus $4,000, at the new
tag price, to equip their cars with
the new cost tag, and they are strenu-
ously opposed to this needless ex-
pense, incurred by law enacted only
to the end of raising revenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-12
SOCIETY To MEET TODAY;
ALL URGED TO ATTEND

To the end of preparing its work for
the Christmas holiday season, the La
dies Benevolent Aid society will have
a very important meeting this after
noons at $3.50 o'clock at the residence
OF Mrs. F. b Arthur on College. street
AS the time fer the societys noble
work is almost at hand, it is urged
that every member attend the meeting
at Mrs. Arthur's today.