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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
BONDS FOR SCHOOLS AND SEWER.

1t is gratifying to every citizen il
Americas to know that the city council
proceeded so promptly and vigorously
once more to call for an ordinance to
provide for an election for school and
sewer bonds after the defects in the
former election call had been pointed
out and the election declared void.
Surely there is no thoughtful citizen
in Americas who can fail to realize
that the need of better school facilities
is a need that lies at the very founda-
ton of the future progress of the city.
1t is need that cannot be overlooked.
The action of council in providing
again for an election as speedily as
possible meets with general approval
here.
The former call for this bond cleo
ton stipulated that the issue should
amount to $4,000. The present call
includes bonds to the extent of $4,000.
This is a decrease of $4,000 from
what the original call was, but it is
believed that it will suffice. 1t may
be that $4,000 of bonds judiciously APP
piled may be practically equal to
500, 200 applied with less discretion and
good judgment. But the main thing is
that the city is to issue bonds to care
for its schools.
This is the thing that should enlist
the heartiest support of every citizen
of Americas. In making the motion
relative to the bond election Alderman
Allen said that the needs of the
schools are imperative and that he be-
lieves that the people of the city real
ize this so vitality that the bonds will
be voted upon favorably That should
be the purpose of every citizen of Am
CIRCUS, to work to see that this bond
election is passed and passed with as
big a majority as can possibly be given
it.
The fact that the recent call for an
election was declared void may have
an unexpected result in arousing the
people to the need of carrying the
bond issue in the election that will be
called. 1t is usually indifference that
defeats bond issue. 1t is this indit-
ference that must be overcome. Every
citizen of Americas should be aroused
to a militant sense of duty with regard
to what the bond election means to the
city. Every citizen now actively con-
WINGED of the need of the bond issue
should see to it that his views are
made known to his neighbors. In this
personal manner may be conducted a
campaign of education that will sweep
the bond issue to a successful conclu3-
ion when the votes are taken later on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
GEORGIA. Sumter County.

Whereas J. R. Peters, Administra-
.or of R. ]. Finch, represents to the
court in his petition duly filed and en-
tered on record, that he has fully ad-
R. j. Finch's estate. This
is, therefore, to cite all persons con-
cerned, kindred and creditors to
show cause, if any they can, why said
should not be discharg-
ed from his administration, and re-
oeive letters of dismssion on the first
Monday in February, 1913.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
cEnRGIA. Sumter Conntv.

I'd Young, guardian of Joe Young
and Mrs. Estelle Murphy, has applied
to me for a discharge from his guard
ianship of said minors; this is, there
fore, to notify all persons concerned
to file their objections, if any they
have, on or before the first Monday in
February next else he will be dis.
from his guardianship, as ap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
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Detroit Free Press.)
Oh, it matters very little
That you fail to horde up gold,
That your work in future ages
By historians won't be told,
And it matters very little
Tai you may not leave behind
Any heritage of splendor
If you've never beeen uRkind.
And it matters very little
That you die unknown to fame,
That no towering shaft of marble
vii perpetuate your name;
And it matters very little
After all what work you do,
If you're loyal to your service,
y If you're honest and you're true.
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For the things that matter greatly
When the course of life is run,
Are the little things of spirit,
Not the victories you've won.
AND it matters very little
What great heights you may attain
If you battled in unkindness
And you've sold the truth for gain
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
FRANCES THEATRICAL POLITICS

In the election of Premier Poin-
caire to that post France has placed
its most capable son at the head of
the republic, but the process involved
week of the election a member OF
theatrical demonstrations. Within a
week of tn eelection member OF
Poincares cabinet thrust an irrela-
want issue into the campaign by MS
reinstatement of the Jew hater, Col.
du Patty de Clam, in the army, and
thus brought the discreditable Drey-
fus incident again before the people.
The offending minister resigned, and
for a moment there was fear that
the entire cabinet would be over
thrown. Prince Victor Napoleon, who
resides in Belgium, and who expects
some day to be called to the throne as
Napoleon w., seized the occasion to
issue a proclamation calling On
France to elect national" president
that is, to choose him by vote OF
the people instead of by the members
Of the Parliament-a demand that was
repeated just before the final balloting
took place in the Palace of Versailles.
An hour or two before he was elected
Premier Poincare was insulted by ex-
Premier Clemenceau, which resulted
in the sending by Poincare of chal-
lenge to duel.
Despite these histrionic features,
however, France showed poise in it's
action. Poincare is a stronger man
than the third republic has sent 10
the presidency, except it's first and
second executives, Theirs and MacMa-
hon, the former of whom was an Orl-
eanist at heart, and the latter of whom
was a Bonapartist Like a majority
of the French people of their day,
these patriotic officials accepted the
republic because it had fewer enemies
than any of the deposed dynasties.
They recognized it as choice of ey
lis, and, each in his own way gave i'll
loyal support Most of their success
sors down to and including Fallieres,
who vacates office a month hence,
have been mediocre men, who found
no particular fault with the lack of
initiative which their post imposed up
on them.
Unlike all his predecessors in the
presidency Poincare has no vivid rec
objection of any other form of govern
ment than the one of which he is to be
the head He was only 10 years of age
when, on September 4, 1870, on the
arrival in Paris of the news of the
capture of Napoleon III. at Sedan,
Gambetta proclaimed the abolition Of
the second empire and the establish
ment of the republic. From birth on
ward he has been a republican. De-
spite occasional demonstrations from
the heads of the deposed dynasties,
the republicans comprise virtually the
whole of each branch of Parliament
Devotion to the royal houses of the
past is a negligible quantity in France
in our day. Poincare goes to the head
of affairs at a time when his country
has a larger weight in European pol
itics than it possessed at any previous
period since the eve of Bonapartes
disastrous Moscow campaign of al
century ago, and, because based en-
enlightened policy and progress, the
elements of stability and basic power
in France are much greater now than
they were in the Corsicans days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

A burglar upon entering the
mansion of Jacksonville heiress re-
marked: q don't want your life, but
your money lady" "Oh, go away
she replied, you are just like the
rest OF them. Jacksonville Times
Uni
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
Sheriff Of Webster County.

Yes said the old man, 81 find my
strength is falling somewhat. l used
to walk around the block every morn
ing, but lately l feel SO tired when
! get half way round have to turn
and come back. "-Woman's Home
Companion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
Legal Advertisements
Bond Election.

ITO the qualified voters of Sumter
County, notice is hereby given that on
the 26th day of February, 1918, there
will be held at all the voting pre-
cincts in said County of Sumter, an
election for the purpose of determin-
ing whether said County of Sumter
shall issue bonds in the principal sum
of Ninety Thousand Dollars, for he
following purposes.
"1st-Fifty bonds of the par value OF
Sixty Thousand Dollars to be eXpend-
ed in the construction, repair and i'm
provement of the bridges in said Coun-
ty of Sumter
"2nd.-Twenty-fve bonds of the par
value of Thirty Thousand Dollars TO
be expended and used in the purchase
of material for the construction and
placing of culverts, where needed
across the roads in said County of
Sumter
Said bonds to be of the denomina
ton of One Thousand Dollars each,
and to bear interest at the rate of four
and one-half per cent per annum, pay
able semi-annually on the first day of
July and January each year until the
maturity of each of said bonds. Three
of said bonds shall mature each year,
and if the bonds for bridges and for
.culverts are authorized, two of the
bridge bonds and one of the culvert
bonds shall be paid each year after
date of issue.
ITO pay off and discharge the inter
est and the principal of said bonds as
the same become due for bridge bonds,
a tax of lao of l per cent, of the tax
able value of the property of said
County of Sumter shall be assessed,
levied and collected and to pay off and
discharge the interest and principal of
the culvert bonds as the same become
due each year, tax of of 1-20 of per
per cent of the taxable value
the property of said Coun
ty of Sumter for each year,
shall be assessed, levied and collected
by the proper authorities, authorized
to collect taxes for said County of
Sumter.
"All registered voters who are quail
flied electors for members of the Leg
islature of the State of Georgia, and
who are registered and qualified to
vote in amy special election held for
said county, as provided by law, shall
be entitled to vote in said election.
Said election shall be held in all re-
spects, as provided by law, for the gen.
eral election of County Officers, and
the polls shall be opened at each vot-
ing precinct in said County on said
date, during the hours provided by law
for regular election.
The following is the form of the
ticket TO be used in said election:
Official ballot on question Of the
issue of bonds for bridges, and on the
issue of bonds for road and culverts.
(Strike One.}
For Bridge Bonds.
Against Bridge Bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Perhaps you drink too much cof-
fee" suggested the doctor. 81 should
advise you to try a substitute"
"Sir, your advice is superfluous, "
replied the patient. 81 have liven in
boarding houses for 25 years. Phil
adelphia Record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Clergyman (whose silk hat and dig
nifty had been injured spontaneously
You bad boy. You must not throw
snowballs Some day you'll know
how it feels to be snowballed your
self
Youngster-Not if l keep on bein'
bad, cause I'll go to a place where
they amt no snowballs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Governor Blease furnishes the anus
ing spectacle of volcano continually
in eruption.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

The young man known around the
house as his mothers "idop' is some
times known around the corner where
he loafs as his mothers idle"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

School bonds for Americas will be
before the people of thQ city again
very soon. Here's hoping they will
pass readily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Now how in the world can fat man
like President Taft do a wriggly dance,
as has been charged against him?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

While the probing habit is on 1t
seems that the telephone companies
will also come in for jab or two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

At last that dove of peace will have
some place upon which to perch in
Europe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Turkish diplomats are like all 9TH
ers: they hold out against fate as
long as possible then give under.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

The Nobel peace prize may stand a
better chance of being won this year
than last.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Now that both Blease and Tillman
have turned loose, the air will grow
blue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Publisher Munsey seems 10 be bent
ON holding something,-maybe he's at
ter the dough-bag.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Maybe the eruption of volcanoes in
Mexico will call halt on the revolu-
tionists down there for a time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

How about parade of ofice-seekers
ii, conjunction with that of the suffra-
aettes? Maybe it would prove whole
some object lesson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Turked trotted across in typical
manner when it became evident that
stalling would not do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

No wonder that volcanoes are start
eng up in Mexico where so many revo-
buttons are constantly springing UP.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Frank latter she has accepted his
proposaD-But I'm afraid I'm not
good enough for you, dearest
Tessie-I know; but you're too good
to be thrown away on some other
girl,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Subscribe for The Times. Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

81 marked a coin and put 1t into
circulation. 1 got 1t back in about
a week"
1T works that way sometimes. Just
happened to me with a box Of Christ
mas cigars"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
OFFICIAL ORGAN:

OFFICIAL ORGAN:
City of Americas.
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
u. S. Court, Southern District OF
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24
(Strike One.)
For Culvert Bonds.

ASdlIl0G CulNNA IOAlNS'
This notice given by order of Board
of Commissioners of Roads and Rev.
enues. ]. L. JOHNSON, Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-24

Miss Chance-Men like women with
intelligence.
Miss Wise-Yes, provided they have
enough OF 1t to refrain from impress
ing the man with his ignorance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
g Macon
Middle Georgia News
Macon Bar Votes to
Abolish ]. P. Courts
Association FaVors Bill Proposed by
Representative MlIIer-WilI
Elect Judge January I.

MACON, July 1.-THE Macon Bar
Association to-day Endorsed without
change the bill proposed by Repre-
sentative Wallace Miller for the abo-
lition of the justice of the peace courts
and the creation of a new municipal
court
The fight in the association hinged
on the proposition Of electing the
judge by the people, and those in IA
vor of electing the judge finally won
out by a substantial majority. The
Endorsement of the bill will be for
warded to the Bibb delegation in the
Legislature.
The justice courts in the city. not
those in the county. will be abolished
The judge of the new court will be
elected every four years. and will re-
ceive a salary of $1,000 a year. The
sheriff, clerk and deputies will be ap-
pointed by the judge.
There has been much interest man.
Tested in the proposition of creating
the new municipal court, especially
on the plan of electing the Judge
Public sentiment here is opposed to
the appointment of the judge by the
Governor, and this was reflected in
the action of the bar association.
The new court will be established
January 1.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Pastor to Put on Lid
At Big Campmeeting
Soft Drinks and Other Palatables
viii Not Be Sold on Sunday
at Mount Zion.

GRIFFIN, July 1.-THE Rev
Thomas NJ. Elliott, pastor in charge
of the Griffin Circuit of Methodist
churches, in which is located the ia
nous Mount Zion campground, gives
promise that the lid" will be put on
good and tight during the camp
meeting this year. For several years
considerable trouble has been expert
enced on account of the buying and
selling of soft drinks and other pal
atables on Sunday at the camp
meetings.
Mr Elliott has given notice that
nothing shall be sold at the camp
ground on Sunday, so long as he is
pastor of the meeting, and that in oil
probability the public tent will not be
run even in the week days. This de-
termination has been reached because
Of the annoyance in years past and
of the hindrance to the success Of the
spiritual work of the meeting by the
buying and selling at the public tent
The campmeeting this year gives
promise of being the best in years.
To cooperate with the pastor in the
meetings, the Revs. w. G.. Crawley.
of oxford; J. NJ. Tumlin, of Thomas
ton, and f. r. Seaborn, OF Stock
bridge, win be present. Charlie D.
Tillman will conduct the singing.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Augusta g
w, A. Clark, at II,
Begins as RefOrmer
Makes Fight for Better AdminIstra-
ton of countys Funds,
and With Success.

AUGUSTA, July 12.-Joseph w.
Folk began his fight for a State" in
his thirties. Walter A. Clark has
begun his fight for a county" in his
seventies. 1t is most unusual for a
man who is a septuagenarian to be-
gin to be a reformer. Reforming
usually is too hard a task for young
and vigorous man, but when a man
of Mr.. Glark's age and physical con-
dition tackles the problem of reform
ing a county, it is remarkable.
The man who has set about to re-
form Richmond County, or at least
help the situation here, is a veteran
and is II years Of age. He now is
County Treasurer and has been since
1897. From 1870 to 1875 he repre-
sented this county in the Legislature.
After an interval of a decade, he be-
gan serving the county again, and
from 1886 until the present time he
has been connected with the county
government in one capacity or an
other.
1t was because Mr. Clark paid the
bills of Richmond County that he
came to tackle the job OF lettering
conditions. He saw where thousands
Of dollars Of the peoples money were
being expended and the county not
getting the proper results. He found
waste and extravaganza in various
places and in a remarkable series of
letters published in both of the Au-
gusta papers he made his fight for a
county"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
DEPOT DANGERS
AROUSE GRIFFIN
FOLK TO ACTION
Congestion of Trains at One
Morning Hour ImperiIs Lives,
Declare Petitioners,

GRIFFIN, July 12.-Griffin people
are making complaints on the danger
Gus conditions at the passenger depot
of the Southern and Central Rail-
WAYS. A strong petition has been
circulated among the people, and a
long list of names has been affixed
that it may be submitted to the Rail-
road Commission.
The cause of Griffin's complaint is
the fact that at o'clock each morn
ing four trains are at the same time
receiving and discharging passengers
and baggage on parallel tracks al
the depot.
Three of the trains arrive at the
same time. and approach the depot
and waiting passengers in opposite
directions. Confusion and danger
arise every moment, and 1t is an every
day occurrence for some one to have
to be pulled of the track of one train
while he is trying to dodge another.
AS the trains come to a stand on
parallel tracks, with only a few feet
of space between them, It is neces-
sary for women and children to
trudge back and forth between the
trains and baggage trucks In order
to get aboard the trains they want.
Only a few days ago Miss Bessie
Greer was struck by Southern train
as she was trying to evade a Central
train. She has just been discharged
from the hospital. Shortly before Miss
Greer's life was endangered another
young woman was hurled some dis
lance under similar circumstances.
More than once in recent days SINH
lar narrow escapes have been noted.
The matter has been laid before the
Commission with the request that
something be done to make a visit
to the depot here a little more safe.
Chairman Murphey Gambler, of the
Commission, has been in communica-
ton with some OF the signers OF the
petition and gives notice that the
Commission will attend to the petit
ton Immediately.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
NEGRO INJURED
BY TRAIN MAY
DIE Of NEGLECT
Laurens Officials Would Not Take
Burden OFF Macon, Dublin
and Savannah Road.

DUBLIN, July 1.-THE problem of
what to do with negro who was
hurt by jumping off a moving train on
the Macon, Dublin and Savannah
Railroad near Montrose, Laurens
County, because he was stealing a
ride and was seen by some Of the
train crew, developed into an interest
ing situation here this week, in which
the negro, George Farmer, is the ulti-
mate sufferer and may not recover
from his injuries.
Farmer jumped from a passenger
train near Montrose several days ago
while stealing a ride, and the train
stopped, picked him u and carried
him to Danville, the next stop. There
he was left in the care Of someone,
who set his arm that was badly frac-
tured, but neglected his broken jaw
bone, a large cut on his forehead and
several bruises. There he stayed for
a day or two getting barely enough To-
eat, and his condition growing worse
daily from neglect. Then the COM
pany brought him to Dublin AMI
turned him over to the county author
tiles as a pauper. The Commission
ers ruled that the negro was in no
sense a pauper and refused to take
charge of him. Then the company
endeavored to have him arrested on a
warrant charging him with stealing a
ride, so as to have him put in Jail
and receive medical treatment. How
ever no one would serve the warrant
Finally persons who knew about the
case took the negro in charge and got
him a place to stay and someone to
take care of him. A physician volun-
teered his services free
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
$4,000 Yearly for
State Fair Sought
Macon Men to Ask Assembly for
Annual Appropriation for Agri-
cultural Awards.

MACON, July ia committee of
prominent Macon men will appear
before the Appropriation Committee
Of the House on Tuesday afternoon
and ursy a favorable. report on the
bill providing for ten annual appro-
priatiOns of $4,000 each to the Geor-
gia State Fair
1t is intended that this money shall
be used as cash awards for the best
results in agriculture. It will be
urged that many other States contrib
ute to the maintenance of their State
fairs. and that Georgia should fall
in line.
Already the fair association gives
$4,000 every year in prizes, this
money being taken form the gate re-
ceipts.
The committee to appear before the
Legislators consists of julius H. OF
to, w. G. Lee, H. B. Erminger, c. B.
Lewis. w. E. Dunwody, E. w. Stet-
son, ]. 7. Moore, w. A. Huff, o c.
Gibson and H. c. Robert.