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Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
HOT BEDS PROFITABLE.
r. H. Mediation, Professor of Horti
culture.

From 20 to 80 cents per square foot
can be made from hot beds and cold
frames during year. A hot bed ro-
tation may be operated as follows:
Make the hot bed January l and grow
tomatoes, egg plants, pepper or other
plants. Remove these and bed to
sweet potatoes in April. After the
potato plants have been removed, raise
radishes. Follow radishes with cab
bage plants, reset cabbage plants to
rows in field for planting at pleasure.
Follow the cabbage with lettuce,
which can be removed by Christmas,
in time to make another hot bed by
January /.
A hot bed or frame" is by IL
feet, and costs from $12 to SIS when
covered with glass. The hot bed should
face southwark and be located on a
well drained spot. Dig hole IL to
Is inches, put in the bottom of it
bricks, chunks of wood or other ma
terial that will insure drainage. Use
horse manure as much of the same
age as possible. Cow manure will
not do The manure should be free
of straw. Pile up manure under shell
ter, and if it is dry, throw on it a
couple of buckets of boiling water,
putting more manure on top of the
wet manure. Fermentation will be-
gin in or days. Mix manure then
with a fork thoroughly. In week or
ten days it should be very hot with
temperature around 200.
Put four inches of the hot manure
in bottom of the hot bed and pack
down. Continue to put on similar lay
ers, packing each down until there are
about IL inches of manure.
If when you step on this bed of
manure the impression of the foot re-
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Parmalee Likes Blue

Dear Santa Claus:
viii you please bring me a large
doll with light curly hair and blue
eyes. Put blue slippers and sox on
her, please. / want blue pillow for
my cart you brought me last year
and a nice little work box and box
of sparkers, PARMALEE DAVIS.
p. ST. send 10c for the Empty
Stocking fund
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
CARNIVAL GROUNDS
SAFE PLACE FOR
LADIES AND CHILDREN

The Tropical Amusement company,
that is conducting a carnival this week
at the ball ground, has announced that
they will charge an admission of five
cents to the grounds at the night per-
formances. This is done SO that any
undesirable patrons can be refused ad-
mission. The night performances are
always popular with ladies and their
escorts and the management wants 70
cater to this high class trade.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
MERICUS KIDDIES WRITE
LETTERS TO OLD SANTA

some Christmas bells in the window
so you will know where we liv,.
Bring me a horn, horse, wagon
and a train. Bring George an auto
mobile, a horn and a ball, and baby
Fred doll and rattler. Rememb er
all the little boys and girls. With love
to you, and don't forget the Times
Recorder force. OTTO LIGGIN, JR.
December s, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
They Have All Been Good.

Dear Old Santa,
Please bring me black board and
some chalk l want some pink, blue,
green, yellow, orange and white.
There are SO many other things for
you to bring the other children l will
not ask for any more. Bring Edwin a
bicycle, and bring Albert wagon.
We have been good children all the
year. Bring Horace one of those lit
tie two wheel carts
Your little friends,
LOUIS, ALBERT and EDWIN THAY-
Err. Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
verna.s Chief Desire For Pony.

Verna's Chief Desire For a Pony.
Dear Santa Clause:
/ am writing this letter to let yoJ
know what I want for Christmas. My
chief desire is for pony. | had rather
have that than anything else If You
bring me one put him in the coal
house or tie him in the automobile
house. If you can't possibly bring m,
the pony here is some things that J
want you to bring me. (But l had
rather have the pony)
/ want pair of skates, nice little
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Has Been on the Honor Roll.
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
l am little girl. years old. l am
in the Second grade. have been on
the honor roll every time, so you will
bring me something this Christmas. I
want an Indian suit and a pair of
skates and big doll and a raincoat.
And some fruit And please, Dear
Santa, don't forget me. / live on Ell
more street, No. 704. With lots of love.
JULIA MAY OWEN.
Americus, Ca, Dec. 8, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Willie Wants a William Goat.

Dear Old Santa Clause:
want to see you very bad. ! am
a little boy three years old and ]
want you to bring me some candy and
apples, oranges and nuts and big
billy goat and wagon, and a tricycle.
and a monkey that will dance and
run up the string. / want toy auto
mobile and just lots of things. l hope
to see you soon. Good bye, Dear Old
Santa Clause. Come to see me Christ-
mas. Don't forget.
WILLIAM MERRITT.
Americus, Ga, Dec. 9, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Annie Belle Likes Jewelry.

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a doll piano and
some confectionery and fruit. Please
bring me a bracelet and ring. Bring
me some more things what you want
to. Bye bye.
ANNIE BELLE CRABB.
Americus,. Ca, Dec. 9, 1918.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Benjamin Wants a "Kewpie.'
Americus, Ga, Dec. 9, 1913.

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a story book and
a pop-gun, a blackboard Mara
thon racer and some goodies in my
stocking. Send Charlotte Turner q
"kewpie" doll. go to school and
am in the First grade. | have been
on the honor roll every time. Make
haste and come to see your little
friends BENJAMIN DAVIS.
Americus, Ca, Dec. 8, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Harold Wants 81 Worth of Cracker

Harold Wants ST. Worth of Crackers
Dear Santa Claus:
l have been good boy. Please
bring me a bicycle, a soldier suit
air gun and a football, and some
fruit and some candy, and some or
anges and 81 worth of firecrakers
Your little friend
HAROLD CAWOOD.
Americus, Ca, Dec. 8, 1918.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Fred Wants a Wheel.

Dear Santa Clause:
How are you getting along? 1t is
a wheel and some fruit That is all |
will ask for this Christmas. hope you
a merry Christmas. Good bye, Dear
Santa. Your friend
FRED STATHAM.
Americus. Ca, Dec. 9, 1918.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Richmond, You Should Have II.

Richmond, YOn Should Have II.
Dear Santa Claus:
How are you getting along? 1t is
Christmas, and / am so glad, so that
you can come to see me- This Christ.
mas / will not ask you for much.
want you to bring me an air rifle and
a pair of skates and little toy auto I
hope you merry Christmas. Good bye.
Your friends,
RICHMOND STATHAM.
Americus, Ga, Dec. 9, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Charles Has Martial Aspirations.

Dear Santa Claus:
/ want sword and a soldier suit and
a gun and a watch and box OF spark
ers. And that's all I want
CHARLES EDWARD DAVIS.
P. ST. send sc for the Empty Stock
ing fund.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10

To obtain either pattern illustrated hn
out this coupon and enclose Is cents In
H stamps or coin Be sure to state number
of pattern and size. measuring over the
fullest part of the bust. Address Pattern
\ Department, care of this paper.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10

The man who leads cheerful life is
after all, the man who gets his mon
ey's worth in this old vale OF tears
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
STATE OF GEORGIA,

Sumter County.
Before me came W. T. Anderson.
cashier of the Bank of Leslie, who
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true
condition of said bank, as shown by
the books of file In said bank.
W. T. Anderson.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 9Th day of December, 1918.
F. P. James, J. P.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
0ttie Johnson Wants q Goat.
Americus, Ga, Dec. 8, 1918.

Ottie Johnson Wants a Goat.
Dear Santa Claus:
How are you getting along. Verna
wants pony, please bring it to her.
J want billy goat and a wagon and
some harness and some fireworks. If
you can't bring the goat, bring tn,
pony; please try to bring both. James
wants a raincap and cowboy suit
with a pistol case and some rubbers
and some fireworks and pocketknife
and some fruits. Please bring the ,e
things. Good bye
OTTIE PRATHER JOHNSON.
Americus, Finn ST., Dec. 9, 1913.
VIII Leave Santa Piece of Cake
Dear Santa Clause:
/ will write you letter Please
bring me raincoat, cap and a pair
Of rubbers and pair of gloves and a
pair of stockings. / will put a piece
of cake in a chair for you. am well
How are you and your wife? Bring
me some fireworks and some fruit, If
you can. Please bring me a cowboy
suit and a pistol and case A knife
too, if you please. Also box OF Kress
candy. Bye-bye With love
JAMES JOHNSON.
Americus, Ca, Finn ST., Dec. 8, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
VIII Be a Cowboy.

Dear Santa Claus:
l have been good boy all this
year, and want some nice things for
Christmas. l want some leather COW
boy pants and electric picture ma
chine. / hope you are all right.
JAMES COLLINS.
Wants the Poor Printers Remembered
Dear Santa Claus:
Please don't forget us, We have
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Statement of The Condition of The
BANK OF LESLIE

Located at Leslie, Ca, at the Close az
Business Dec. 8, 1913.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
Resources.

Demand Loans ............s 7.27zao
Time Loans ......... 41,sss.95
Overdrafts, Unsecured, .... 81.04
Bonds and Stocks Owned by
the Bank ...........~. 4.5oo.oo
Banking House ...... 4,171.ss
Furniture and Fixtures 49,. 1,s0I.gl
Due From Banks and Bank
ers In this State ...... 17,S76.97
Due From Banks and Bank
ers In Other States ...... 12.903.s7
Currency ...,..$3,116.00
Gold ....... $500
Silver, Nickels,
ETC., .... 1,65184
Cash Items .,.. 145.05
Advances on Cot
ton ........... 8,521.49-- 13s469.03
Other Resources .......... 3,206.15
Total ...................$ .$107, ,326.5s
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
THE CONTRASTING BODICE OF CHIFFON
. OR SILK EFFECTIVE. AND ECONOMICAL

with "a yards Of 36 inch material with
25s yards of SO inch figured net or silk
for the blouse.
Crepe de Chine in cream color with
a tiny scarlet ring scattered over the
surface is the very effective material
used for the other blouse (8067). which
is kimono with collar slightly drap-
ed in Japanese fashion. Two yards of
36 inch material are needed to make
this blouse in size SO.
The skirt is a two piece model show
ing the fashionable "burnous" drape
made up in broadcloth in harmonic
ing, dull shade of red.
For size "a 2ss yards Of AZ inch ma
terial will be required to copy this
skirt
No. 7965--sizes 16. II and Is.
No. S067-sizes 80 to "A.
No. 8068--sizes % to 32.
Each pattern is cents
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10
SeabOard Air Line
The Progressive Railway Of The South

Leave Americus for Richland, Co
i.mbus, Dawson, Albany and interme
Giats points
1906 q. m.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10

Feminine to degree are the simple
blouses of net and chiffon that are used
on so many Of the afternoon and even
ing frocks. Very often their sole
adornment consists of a few tucks or
plaits and a narrow band of ribbon
outlining the neck and perhaps edging
the sleeve A. few rhinestone or pearl
buttons serve to close and to trim them
at the same time.
The effective little gown shown in
No. 1865 Is developed in one of those
quaint figured silks which are so remi-
niscent of grandmother's day and are
so becoming to youthful. slender fig
ures. The underblouse of tucked fig
ured net is rendered doubly pleasing
by the trimming straps which give the
impression of suspenders. Two broad
plaits on the front OF the skirt afford
the necessary drapery.
In size Is this frock may be copied
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-10

Americus, Ca, Finn ST., Dec 9, 1911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09

Arkansas followed MIR. Sterling, and
took up individual counts against
Judge Archibald, dissected the evil
dence presented by the witnesses, and
reiterated in strong terms the opening
charges of Mr. Sterling that the ac-
cused jurist had been proven unfit for
further service upon the bench or fur
Their positions OF public trust.
THE evil of the course of conduct
that has been pursued by Judge Arch
bald ia the effect it has upon the pub
lie mind" declared Rep. Sterling. THE
times are now pregnant with the SEN
timent that there is corruption in high
places, justified in some Instances, and
not justified in others.
IL Judge Archibald is not convicted
OF these offences and removed from Of
flee, the verdict will be that the con-
stilutioa is a failure. If the Senate
does convict Judge Archibald the peo-
pie will again turn to the old Consti-
tuition as their refuge and their har-
bor.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09

Murray passed more than three hours
under examination by Samuel Inter
myer, counsel for the committee. and
agreed with many of the criticisms of
the national bank act advanced by
Mr.. untermyer. He asserted that the
act as at present constituted, was
ineffective and inadequate"
Mr.. Murray furnished the commit
tee such data from his office as Pres
ldent Taft had directed him to sup
ply, which, however was but a small,
part of the information which the
committee requested.
The committee tomorrow. will hear
George +. Baker of the First Ma
tional Bank of New York, who, Mr.
Untermyer says, with James Stillman
and J. p. Morgan constituted the trio
of most powerful masters of finance
in Wall Street The connection be-
tween these three men. the institu-
tons in which they are interested and
the funds controlled by these institu
tons will form the basis of Mr.. Bak-
er's examination. He arrived in
Washington, today, with his counsel.
Fisher A. Baker. Former Senator John
c. Spooner and several other attor-
neys.
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09
Judge Archibald Hears Arguments
Made in Senate for Impeachment.

Washington, Jan. S.-Judge Robert
". Archibald of the United States Com
merce court, sitting with his attorneys
before the bar of the Senate, today,
heard his conduct and his integrity as
a judge arraigned in bitter terms in
the opening arguments that will termi-
nate the impeachment case brought
against INN by the House of Repre-
sentatives for alleged misconduct OF
Office.
Rep. john A. Sterling of Illinois, his
interrogatcr, yesterday, in the cross
examination, before the Senate, sum-
ming up. today, the case against Judge
Archibald, declared that it showed him
unworthy of public office; and con-
victad him of system of conduct,
which he has carried on with the rail-
roads, so rank that it smells TO heav-
en- :" The days proceedings were de-
voted entirely to Judge Archbaid's opo-
nentS.
Representatives Webb of North Car
DINA, Rowland of Ohio and Floyd of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington Jan. S.-The winds along
the New England coast will be brisk to
high northwest diminishing, during
Thursday: Middle Atlantic coast, north
west diminishing The interior disturb
ance has finally moved or the Atlantic
coast, the weather has generally cleared
east of the Mississippi river and temper
atures have fallen decidedly from the
Lower Lake region and the Ohio valley
eastward. There will be a further tenn
perature fall, Thursday, in the Atlantic
states. Fair weather will prevail over
the East, Thursday and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09
Pres. ELECT Wilson Discusses
Cabinet Candidates with f1Oke
Smith and Gore of Oklahoma.

Trenton, N j., Jan. S.-President-
elect Wilson sat for three hours in his
Office here, today in conference with
Senators Hoke Smith of Georgia ano
Thomas i. Gore Of Oklahoma. IN de-
seribing, tonight, the field he had COW
cred in the conference, Mr.. Wilson de-
clared that Besides talking over
number of cabinet possibilities he had
discussed program for the next eX-
ira session, including tariff and cur
rency legislation. When his visitors ar
rived shortly after noon, Coy, wilson
found that they had dined beforehand,
so he denied himself Of luncheon and
talked with them most of the AFTER
noon Both senators departed with
their lips sealed. From the Governor
alone, they said could information be
obtained The President-elect spoke
of his conference only in general terms,
stating that no conclusion had been
reached.
eve discussed, as l do with all my
visitors he said all the names Ter
the cabinet | could think Of just to
get their views"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09
Pottery and Glassware Subject
OfTariffRevision Hearing, Today
Effect of the Foreign Trusts.

regulate prices among the window
glass companies, but the government
stepped in and successfully prosecuted,
and there had been no attempt in that
direction since.
The price" he said. fixes itself.
Take any product that is over-pro-
duced in this country and you'll find
the price running up and down until
it steadies down into a principle of
supply and demand
Isn't there any arrangement among
the window glass companies about fix
ing prices D. aueried Chairman Under
wood No, sir"
1T has been represented to me by
purchasers that no matter what win
dow glass factories they send to, the
quotations are always the same
That's true of every product, in
Guiding wheat replied Mr.. Stone.
G. p. Altenberg of Cincinnati, COM
pairing labor here and abroad in Their
mos bottle manufacturing, testified
that the German manufacturers en-
plov girls at from 81 a week upward.
working IL hours day, standing
over a big hot flame that roars like
cyclone all day
1T only requires lung power2" sug-
gested Rep. Longworth of Ohio. "A
little endurance replied the witness.
Joseph s Auerbach. a life long
Democrat. speaking for plate glass
and other manufacturers, suggested
that "The tariff way should be Il toll
road and not highway where high
waymen may ply their trade" and
that the difference in cost of produc-
tiCn here and abroad must be taken
into account in tariff revision.
Bottle blowers, meter jewels. mica
interests. felspar producers glassware
manufacturers. china and earther
ware importers and window glass
companies will be represented, tomor-
row. by witnesses from New York, St
Louis, Pittsburg and other cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09
TUESDAY
INFORMING IMPERATIVE,
United States Statute Imposes Duty
On Legislators of Voting on That
DayfOr United StatesSenat0r-=De=
tails of Statutory Requirements.
ELECTION OF u. S. SENATOR.

Frequent comment was heard about
the state House on. Wednesday. with
reference to the possibility of an adj
iournment on Thursday until next
week. In this connection it was
pointed out that the presence of both
senators and representatives on Tues
day morning next was imperative, by
reason of the federal statute with
reference to the election of T.. S.
senator. The statute in substance pro-
vides that the Legislature on the
second Tueday after it's meeting and
organization shall proceed to elect a
senator in congress"
Under the federal statute, therefore
the Maine Legislature must vote on
this question on Tuesday. Jan. IA.
The proceedings prescribed by the
statute on that day and the day fol-
lowing are best described in the Ian
guage of the law itself which we here
quote:
Each house shall openly, by a viva
voee vote of each member present.
name one person for Senator in Con-
gress from such State, and the name
of the person so voted for, who re-
ceives a majority of the whole number
of votes cast in each house, shall be
entered on the Journal of that house
by the clerk or secretary thereof; or if
either house fails to give such
majority to any person on that day,
the fact shall be entered on the Jour
nal At twelve o'clock meridian of the
Gay following that on which the pro-
eeedings are required to take place as
aforesaid, the members of the two
houses shall convene in joint assem-
bly,, and the journal of each house
shall then be read and if the same
person has received a majority of all
the votes in each house, he shall be
declared duly elected Senator But if
the same person has not received a
majority of the votes in each house,
or if either house has failed to take
proceedings as required by this sec
ton, the joint assembly shall then pro
coed to choose, by viva-voce vote
of each member present a person for
Senator, and the person who receives
a majority of all the votes of the joint
assembly, a majority of all the men,
bers elected to both houses being
present. and voting, shall be declared
duly elected. If no person receive
such Il majority on the first day, the
joint assembly shall meet at twelve
o'clock meridian of each succeeding
day during the session of the Legisla-
ture. and shall take at least one vote,
until a Senator is elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09
VAN BUREN, BRiGoE BILL.
Approved, Tuesday Night. at Meeting
of Aroostook Delegation


Much interest has been manifested
IN the first bill introduced in the 18th
Legislature, universally approved at II
meeting of the Aroestoo< DELEGATE ton
for an act to incorporate the Van Blu
rem Bridge Co. It's object is given as
the building of bridge for the use of
steam and electric roads across the St
John river from Van Buren, on the
American side to st. Leonards on the
Canadian side. At ST. Leonards there
are four railroad systems: The Cana :
dian Pacific and Intercolonial the
Grand Trunk Pacific, the Westgouche
and Western and the International, all
shipping many carloads of exports into
the United States but making long de-
tours to get into this State, while the
Bangor & Aroostook,, reaching Van
Buren, is just across the river from all
Continued on Page Nine.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-09

Washington, Jan. Stalk of trusts
Of domestic and foreign varieties. of
low WAGES and women toilers in in
dustries abroad that enabled strong
foreign corr petition with American en-
ternrises and Of capitals great stake
III the tariff tinkering. enlivened the
bearing on the earthernware ana glass
ware schedule of the PayneAldrich
law before the House committee on
ways and means, today.
It WAS the first of The two days OF
arguments on the second schedule Of
tie existing law. declaration 81
Chairman Underwood of the commit
tee, the Democratic leader Of the
House. that he was satisfied with the
showing made of the keenly compet-
tive conditions in the pottery industry,
WIS accepted as an assurance of an
urdisfurbed pottery tariff.
All the representatives of the differ
ent window glass, stained glass win
dow and the plate glass interests de-
MED the existence OF any trust in their
particular business. But running
through nost of the testimony We're
references TO trusts abroad in various
Zines OF capital, constant spectre
that stalked en- the customs border
lines threatening to invade this eoun-
try If tie tariff bars We're let down.
Former Governor William A. Stone
Of Pennsylvania insisted that the Ma
tsnal Window Glass Association de-
pended upon its price making solely
upon the LAW Of supply and demand,
that If the tariff on window glass was
reduced, the loss to the association
would be met either by reduction OF
the workingmen's wages or by suspen-
sion OF factories.
He said there We're 90 window glass
factories constituting a distinctive
class that did not have. today, enough
profit to justify single sale at less
than the current prices. He said there
was an attempt about 5 years ago 10