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(By Clarence L. Cullen.)

Perhaps the contemplative scientists
who know how long it takes certain
number of coral insects to build a cor
al reef a certain size can tell us
how many steel bridges could be built
all over the world by human btings
every day in worrying about The
weather.
Such calculation wound not, or
course, be OF any possible use Bit
neither is the calculation about the
coral insects and their reef of any
imaginable use.
Such figures, nevertheless, would
throw lot of theoretical steel bridges
upon the skyline.
They would not, however, have anv
effect whatever in stopping people
from worrying about the weather.
Large numbers of persons with a
determination to worry about some
thing have been worrying about the
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same little girl, whose fingers wee
frequently cracked with the pointer,
as she tried laborousIy to finger the
scales and exercises that fell to her
as lessons in music. Mrs. Harrison,
of Macon, Ga, had charge of the art
school, women teachers predomina5-
ing at this time An amusing episode
relative to a certain class happened
while DR.. Douglas was president. AS
the long summer afternoon had bean
very warm, the girls decided that Il
nice refreshing swim would be the
thing of all things the most delightful,
and at the close of recess they quiet
ly slipped through the gate and quicH-
ly betook themselves to Mitchells
swimming pool, over in Brooklyn
Heights, where they soon did the
mermaid stunt" to their full graft
fcation. The president, of course,
brought them to taw, so to speak, the
very next day, giving black marks and
the kept in" punishment usual Tor
mis-behavior and minor offenses. But
it was great fun for the girls; they
took their punishment heroically, AMI
did enjoy to the fullest the ripple If
excitement that passed through the
school, feeling that in the eyes Of
the school true bravery at heart was
the unspoken sentiment.
AS the school continued to fail, d..
Douglas rendered his resignation, AMI
Prof w B. Seals, of Cuthbert, an
educator of some note, was appointed
his successor. Under his able guild
ance the school took on new life and
it seemed for time that it would be
restored to it's pristine glory The
writer we'll remembers with what en-
thusiasm and vim he took hold of the
work, beginning with house to house
visitation of the patrons to the school,
meeting the students in their own
homes and trying to establish a mu-
tual friendliness between pupil and
teacher; also a remark he made in the
home of the writer, as he took her
hand and pressing ever so gently, said:
81 understand there is class in school
that no teacher has ever been able tc
control; | want to tell you'-and this
lie said quietly, though FIRMLY have
yet to find a class or a girl that l can
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11

Them pesky suffragettes wants
everything nowadays growled Farm
err Brown, peering over the Morning
Star.
YES" replied his meek spouse. Il
heered Deacon Apologize say last Sun
day that soon they'd be saying Avon
en!" at the end of prayer. Judge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11

A girl never hits anything she IS
throwing at unles it is case of
throwing hints at a young man
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11
county produces a crop estimated az
100000 bushels, the threatened attack
of rust can be appreciated.
NOTICE.

Commencing with Saturday, April
18th, and continuing during the sum-
mer months, we will close our freight
warehouses at noon each Saturday,
by authority of the Railroad Commits
sion of Georgia.
]. E. HIGHToWER,
Agent, C. of Ga. Ry.
H. P. EVERETT,
Agent, S. A. l.. Ry
Americas. April 10, 1913. u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11

In this life contentment is achieved
through ways and means-pleasant
ways and some means.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11

Must is only a kings woodland
woman's.
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SECRET SOCIETIES


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ANIGHTs TEMPLAR.
washington Camp No. a.

Washington Camp No. "A.
Washington Camp, No. "a, P, 0.
Of A. meets every Monday Hight !
K OF p. Hall AT o'clock. Visit"
brothers cordially invited To attend
S. r. SIMS, President
~ MrMACH Secretary
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How Lincoln Kissed the Pretty
Representatives of All the
States in the Union.
STORMS AND SUNSHINY DAYS
All Kinds of Weather Has Greet
ed Presidential Celebrations.
1909 the Most Famous.

The taking Of the oath of Office by
b man who has been chosen by the
vote OF the people to direct the des-
TIMES Of country so great as our
own is a solemn occasion, for in no
other land are the duties of the Chief
Executive SO arduous.
From the time of the inauguration
of George Washington on April 80,
1889, up to the present day the desire
of the incoming President as to the
ceremonies has been followed more
or less, and from the records of the
inaugurations it seems clear that no
two have been alike in their tastes.
Naturally, the first ladies of the land
have been consulted by their hus-
bands and their wishes in the matter
have been respected.
In the early days travelling was a
difficult proposition and the crowds
were not large. The Inauguration of
the first President of the new born
Republic was spectacular in the ex-
treme owing to the fact that the
Capital of the country was at that
time located in New York, and the
entrance of the President was made
from the river. Travelling was slow
and Washington arrived on April 20,
which resulted in the festivities cov-
ering a period of two days. His en-
trance to New York was made on a
barge which was decorated with flags
and flowers and manned by thirteen
masters of vessels representing the
thirteen States.
As the vessel neared Bedloes ISL
The Washington times., 1913-03-04

and a large sloop sailed close to the
barge and moved with it toward the
shore. Twenty ladies and gentlemen
who were on board the sloop sang an
original ode of praise to Washington,
the words being set to the tune of
God Save the King" Just as the
singers finished their ode school of
porpoises appeared in the midst of
the little feet which was following
the barge and began bobbing up and
down as though inquiring the reason
for so much commotion in the quiet
waters of the harbor AS the barge
neared the shore salutes were fired.
Washington stepped ashore and was
greeted by Governor Clinton and his
staff, many Of whom had been Off
GERS under Washington. A dinner
with Governor Clinton followed, af-
ter which Washington retired to the
Presidential house on Cherry street
for the night.
At o'clock on the morning of the
30th the bells of all the churches
in the city were rung in honor of the
crowning scene OF the new Republic.
Great throngs of people poured into
New York, and before 10 o'clock the
old Federal Building was crowded.
While the populace was gathering
the Senate was in session discussing
a very weighty question-that of
how they should act when Washing
ton appeared-whether they should
sit or stand. Parliamentary prece-
dent was sought in vain, and John
Adams was finally left without in
structions as to how to act when
Washington arrived.
Missing Bible
Delayed Proceedings.
Then came another hitch in the
proceedings, for at the last moment
Chancellor Livingston discovered
that there was no Bible in the Fed
eral Building and he hastily sent to
a nearby Masonic lodge and begged
the loan of one. Washington was
then conducted to an open gallery
in front of the Senate chamber with
the Chancellor-he came to the front
and the oath was read to him. The
open Bible was lifted up, and the first
President bowed his head and rever-
emily kissed the Holy Book. Chan
cellor Livingston then cried out,
Long live George Washington, Pres
ident of the United States!"
When the second Inauguration Of
Washington took place on March 4,
1898, the Capital had been moved to
Philadelphia, and there in old Inde-
pendence Hall he took the oath for a
second time and delivered the short
est inaugural address on record,
speaking only 1872 words in all. There
was little display at this inaugura-
tion-Washington, however, was a
picturesque figure and his arrival at
the hall in a coach drawn by six
The Washington times., 1913-03-04

white horses created the widest en-
thusiasm. On this occasion the Pres
ident was dressed in a full suit of
black velvet, the short trousers being
ornamented with diamond knee
buckles. He wore black silk stock
ings and shoes decorated with silver
buckles.
. John Adams became the Chief Ex-
ecutive in the old State House at
Philadelphia on March 4, 1897. This
was one of the quiet inaugurations
as there was no parade of any i'm
portance. The hall was filled with a
brilliant assemblage of officials and
society, but the great mass of people
seemed to take little interest in the
affair. During the Administration of
Adams the Capital was moved to
Washington, where Thomas Jefferson
took the oath of Office on March 4,
1901. Jefferson was a man of simple
habits, with a strong dislike Of osten-
tation, and accounts recorded Of the
ceremonies of his Inauguration are
meager. One eyewitness says, His
dress was of plain cloth, and he rode
on horseback to the Capitol without
single guard or even a servant at
his side, dismounted without assist
ance and hitched the bride of his
horse to the palisades" President
Adams had left the city during the
previous night. Jeffersonian simple
ity prevailed in everything pertain
ing to this, the simplest Inauguration
on record. Little is to be found In
reference to his second Inauguration
on March 4, 1905, for Jefferson still
sought to avoid display.
Madison Liked
Inaugural Display.
James Madison came to the Presi-
Dental chair on March 4, 1909. The
Madisons evidently liked display for
history tells US that fully ten thou
sand people failed to get into the
Capitol. There was q parade Of the
militia and booming Of cannon
President Madison appeared In a
suit of cloth of American manufac-
ture made from the wool Of merinoes
raised in this country. The suit was
the gift Of Colonel Humphries and
Chancellor Livingston. He was es-
corted to the Capitol by a company
of militiamen, whom he afterward
reviewed, and thus began the prece-
dent of a military escort for the
President on Inauguration Day and q
review Of the parade after the oath OF
Office was taken. The first inaugural
ball, too, was held when Madison
came into Office. 1t was given at
Longs Hotel and is said to have been
the most brilliant entertainment
Washington society had ever seen
The ball opened at o'clock in the
evening and at o'clock the Presi-
dent arrived accompanied by his
wife, the famous Dolly Madison. Mrs.
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hero was unique. The President-elect
refused a carriage and rode down
Pennsylvania avenue on horseback,
making Q picturesque figure on his
snow-white horse. The whole proces-
sion was highly interesting and i'm
posing for It was both military and
civic, and this, by the way, marked
the beginning Of the professions of
political clubs in Inauguration day.
There were floats such as log cabins
on wheels decked with suitable in
scriptions, cider barrels, coon skins.
etc. n power loom from q factory at
Laurel, Nd, with the men at work
was hauled through the streets, and
students from the Jesuit College at
Georgetown appeared In uniform
carrying banners. Three inaugural
balls were held, the President visit
ing each Of them for q time. While
at the ball 1t the assembly rooms the
President danced with Mrs. Gales,
wife Of the editor Of the National In
telnGence. President Harrison lived
but one month, and Vice President
John Tyler then became President.
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A cold, rainy inaugural day fell to
the Lot of James K. Polk IN 1S45. Al
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element weather. The two Inaugural
han. vare the real .bows OF
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Madison entered the ballroom lean
ing upon the arm of one of the in
auguration managers. while the
President followed escorting her sis
ter. The, crowd became SO great af-
ter the arrival of the Presidential
party that several ladies tainted from
the oyerheated room. 1t was found
that the windows could not be opened
and it became necessary to break the
panes of glass to let in air. From
this it will be seen that the curiosity
of an Inauguration crowd was just
as keen a hundred years ago as it is
today. At Madison's second inaugu-
ration in 1913, the brilliant scenes of
the first one were repeated, and the
ball held in the evening was es-
pecially select for President Madi-
sons Administration had been gay
socially and his beautiful and gra-
cious wife had formed an exclusive
social set Of educated, refined people.
Monroe's Two
Kinds of Weather.
James Monroe's Inauguration In
1917 was witnessed by great crowds.
The day was delightful and the pa
rade brilliant military display ac-
companied by the booming Of can
non. It is estimated that over eight
thousand people we're present at the
inaugural ceremonies. In the even
ing there was a grand ball at Davis
Hotel. President Monroe was re-
elected, but his second Inauguration,
which occurred on March 5, 1921,
the 4th being Sunday, was far less
propitious than the first for 1t rained
and showed, running the decorations.
However, large crowd was present
and the Marine Band enlivened the
occasion with music.
John Quincy Adams came next as
the Chief Executive, and was inaugu-
rated in what Is known as Statuary
Hall in the Capitol. There was pro-
cession and ball held in the as
sembly rooms. History again records
that the President wore a suit of
cloth of American manufacture and
of American wool.
Andrew Jackson, one Of the pictur-
esque figures of American history,
became President In 1929. The friends
of President Adams had agreed not
to participate in the inaugural cere-
monies, and the only uniformed COM
pany of infantry in the District of
Columbia had declined to offer its
escort for the occasion. A company
Of Revolutionary officers and soldiers
then rendered their services to Cen
eral Jackson, and he rode in an open
carriage surrounded by these gallant
veterans. Crowds filled the streets,
many of the spectators having jour-
neyed miles on foot. As the process
sion passed to the Capitol the crowd
went wild with enthusiasm and
The Washington times., 1913-03-04

shouted "Hurrah for Jackson!" again
and again.
After the oath had been taken
President Jackson came to the por-
tico and delivered his inaugural ad-
dress. At its close the crowd surged
forward to greet him and had it not
been that a ships cable had been
stretched across the steps Jackson
would have been carried through the
streets by his admirers. As it was, he
was compelled to shake hands with
hundreds, and it was with the great
est difficulty that he escaped to his
carriage. The crowd followed to the
White House, where barrels Of
punch were consumed in drinking to
the health of the new President.
There was no inaugural ball on this
occasion. His second Inauguration
was less notable though a large
crowd was present and ball was
held at the Central Masonic Hall. 1t
was during Jackson's Administration
that the beautiful Mrs. Eaton. wife Of
General Eaton, came upon the scene
and by her wiles created no end Of
political trouble, for she caused sew
eral designations in the Cabinet and
continually kept the Presidential set
In hot water"
Gorgeous Carriage
Used In 1887.
Martin Van Buren, became Presi-
dent In 1887, and was the first Presi-
dent born after the Declaration Of
Independence. Every other Presi-
dent had been born British subject.
President Van Buren, from the time
of his election declared that the sun
would shine on the day Of his inaugu-
ration, and his prediction was full
filled, for the day was superb-not q
cloud in the sky. Great crowds had
come to the city, and sleeping ac-
commodations were at q premium.
People were satisfied to sleep any
where and the newspapers of the day
were filled with humorous drawings
showing the various places were peo-
pie were huddled in sleeping quar-
ters, an especially interesting one be-
ing entitled Camping in a Barber
Shop" President Jackson and Presi-
dent-elect Van Buren rode to the
Capitol in an elegant phseton con-
structed Of oak from the original
timber of the frigate Constitution. I"
The vehicle was made at Amherst,
Mass, and was presented to the
President-elect by sixty Of his admir-
ers.
Down the Avenue
On Horseback.
william Henry Harrison was the
next in line, and became Chief Ex-
ecutiye in 1841. The campaign had
been a stormy one and the inaugural
display in honor Of the Tippecanoe
The Washington times., 1913-03-04

was much discussion among them Al
to whether 1t would not be wise to
change the date of inauguration Day
but up to the, present this change OF
date has ended as 1t did at that time
-in talk.
President James Buchanan tool
the oath OF Office on March 1, 1857
His arrival in the city the day before
was a signal for the beginning Of
festivities and throng Of people met
him at the old Baltimore and Ohio
depot. There was nothing out Of the
ordinary in the inaugural ceremonies
except that among those present was
George Washington Park Gusts, the
grandson OF Mrs. George Washington.
he having attended The Inauguration
of each President from Washington
to Buchanan. There was the usual
parade and public reception after
ward. Tickets for the inaugural ball
were in such demand that no build
ing could be found which would be
large enough to accommodate the
crowd, 50 q temporary structure was
erected for the purpose The news
papers Of the day made special COM
ments on the elaborate decorations Of
the ball room and gave glowing ac-
counts Of the ceiling which was COW
cred with white cloth and dotted with
golden stars. Toward the close Of
Buchanan's Administration signs Of .
civil war became evident and Sec
tional feeling was intense, conse-
quently when Abraham Lincoln came
to be Chief Executive in 1861, there
were grave fears for the incoming
Presidents life.
A plot to assassinate him while he
was on his way from Springfield to
Washington had been unearthed, and
this. together with the great crowd
which had assembled ON the streets
caused those in charge to place an
extra guard about the President and
his carriage was surrounded on all
sides by soldiers. Squads Of rinemen
were stationed ON houses along the
route ready to quell any attempt at
a riot, and although the procession
was q most imposing one there was q
certain nervousness among the peo-
pie which marred the pleasure Of the
whole affair. President Lincoln was
always eloquent. but especially 80 on
this occasion, and the closing words
of his address will stand until the
end of time as a masterpiece Of ora
tory:
"The mystic chords Of memory
stretching from every battlefield and
patriot grave to every heart and
hearthstone all over this broad land
will yet swell the chorus Of the
Union when again touched as surely
they win be by the better angels Of
our nature"
Chief Justice Taney administered
the oath Of oiiice, after which Lincoln
in the presence Of thirty thousand
The Washington times., 1913-03-04

spectators kissed the thirty-four
young ladies' representing the thirty
four States. There vas an 1nauxnra,
ball IN the evening, but the President
did not attend-the only time on rec
ord that the Chief Executive has been
absent. His second inauguration IN
1865 was after the country had been
plunged into civil war and q pan of
gloom was over the land. The reai-
dents Of Washington decorated their
houses and there was . grand pa-
rade with thousands OF spectator
but somehow it seemed that the com
ing event had cast its shadow before.
As usual Lincoln's address was a re-
markable one, but very short, con-
tanning only i've hundred and eighty.
hve words. Then followed his as
sassination In April, and Andrew
johnson served out the -unexpired
term.
Inauguratien of
Grant 1Imposing, 80
Gen. Ulysses 8. Grant was the next
President and his fnaueurxtion oc-
CURED on March 4, 1858. The process
sion was the grandest that had ever
been seen In washinston up to that
time and windows along the route
were easily rented for $50 EACH. The
Inaugural ball was hsId N tkS north
wing Of the Treasury and was 4 bril-
liant affair. Four years leter be was
reelected and inaugursted duriug q
raging snow storm. There v1s dis
play Of fireworks in the oye6ane and
an inaugural ball, held IN { tempor-
ary building erected TOR tia pnfpene.
As there was no heat IN tie buildl4g
the. dancers were completes to wear
heavy wraps Throughout the svening
and by midnight the majority ct the
people were frozen out and The ball
came to an end. Tickets on this oc-
casion sold for so each
The fnaugurations of Hayes, Gar
field, Cleveland, Harrison, Mckinley,
Roosevelt. and Taft. might be cIassed
among the present day inaueurals
and the scenes attending these are
too wen known to need repetition
here.
With the many thousands, aye.
even millions, who have gathered on
these various occasions, dtRering I'm
politics-some filled with rejoicing
over tie new Executive and others
or even. dIsgruntled.
there Is the one common feeling of
in the stability Of our In
stitutions, and when Inauguration
Day has passed and they have re-
turned to their respective walks In
life loyal to their country and yield
ing gracefully 70 the viii of the
American people - expressed at the
ballot box.
The Washington times., 1913-03-04
Down the Avenue
On Horseback.

On Horseback.
William Henry Harrison was the
next in line, and became Chief Ex-
ecutiye in 1841. The campaign had
been a stormy one and the inaugural
display in honor of the Tippecanoe
The Tupelo journal., 1913-10-31
Gone to Vicksburg.

Mr.. ]. R. Bryan left Tuesday
for Vicksburg where he has pur-
chased one Of the largest drug
concerns in the city. The firm
in the future will be run as the
]. R. Bryan Drug Co. Mr..
Bryan is a wide awake energetic
business man and will succeed
where any other man could. Mr..
Bryan and family have made
their home in Tupelo several
years and have made many
friends here. We wish for him
and his estimable family a pros
porous and happy home in Vicks-
burg.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-10-31
Caruth- Caruth.

The announcement of the mar
rage on Sunday morning OF
Louis Caruth and Mrs. Onie Ca
ruth came as a complete sur
prise to the friends of the con-
tracing parties. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. 7. j.
Barksdale of the Baptist church
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
T. Parker, only a few friends
witnessing the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Caruth are among Tu-
pelo's most popular couples and
every one wishes for them every
JOY and blessing of this life.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-10-31
Mrs. Fulton Entertains.


Mrs. D. T. Fulton on Tuesday
morning entertained at Forty
Two in honor Of her guests, Mrs.
M. B. Pitts of Sherman, Tex,
and Mrs. w. M. WHEELER Of Pom
totoc. The Halloween season
was carried out in the decorations
of the home. Figures that sug-
gest the event were p~rofusely
used throughout the rooms.
There were four tables to &C.
commodate the players in the
games. Following these a salad
course and coffee was served.