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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

millions and millions of our people
Has it ever occurred to you that the
science and practice OF mechanics,
once the mystery of a class has now
become the common property of prac-
tically all mankind? And that the
motor, whether in car or boat, has
been the main driving factor in this
vast efflorescence of knowledge.
Twenty years ago the average man
knew little or nothing of mechanics.
Today there are literally millions CT
men who have-though not profess
sionally- a sound, practical, working
knowledge of the principles of an en-
CINE, its care and its operation; mil
lions who can run one, repair one, and
handle one intelligently. The auto, in
my opinion, has done more to spread
a general knowledge of mechanics
throughout the population in a shorter
time than all the technical schools
working full blast could possibly have
done.
And look at the coming generation,
will you! Look at the millions of boys
now being nurtured on pistons, cams,
.differentials and carburetors. All the
vast army of auto-owners form also
an army of instructors for the next
batch of Americans Boys love ma
chinery by nature as bees love clover
tops; and each auto has it's little group
of devotees. Every garage is a fasci-
mating hang-out for boys. Proud and
glad indeed are they when some man
says: Hey, sonny, hold this here
spark plug while l prime the cylind~
er!" You can explain this motor your
self indefinitely. Have | not struck q
flowing we'll of truth?
1t all verifies the philosophical con-
.cept that machinery is today, after all
the dominating force in modern life;
that civilization is at basis matter Of
superior mechanical skill, and that
the materialistic Interpretation of his
tory is correct.
The auto is making a wiser, hap
pier and better world. Vive l'auto!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
MRS. MARSHALHS LOVE AFFAIR

An inquisitive correspondent had the
temerity to ask the wife of the Vice
President to tell the story of her love
affair with Mr. Marshall says the Chi
cago Record Herald. While the an
swer involved giving away some fam
lily secrets, she obliged the scribe by
relating the following version of a
courtship that was romantic and a
marriage that has been ideal:
q knew Mr. Marshall for three years
before l discovered that he had de-
signs on me. l was deputy clerk of
Steuben county to my father. Mr.
Marshall was journeyman judge. He
was a little backward in coming for
ward, but when he did start counting
he proved himself a progressive, for
We were married inside of three
months after he declared his purpose
Il had been to school, finished my
academic education and was enjoying
life All men looked alike to me. l
was a serious minded wage Garner.
Father needed me, and | was going to
do my best to fill the office of deputy
clery. Of course everybody in Steuben
county knew Tom Marshall, one of the
few Democrats that took part in our
court, but ] had never given him
second thought My mind and heart
was open.
my father came home one day and
announced that he had lost his clerk
and was in need of some one to help
him. / volunteered, and uopn acquit-
ting myself fairly we'll, was sworn il
as his regular deputy. [ saw Judge
Marshall come and go, but never
thought much about him.
"One day a Democratic lawyer of
our town-the only one of the kind
there-announced half in jest and half
in earnest that he had beau for me.
"'Who?" said l. curious.
why, Tom Marshall, Democrat
and a Presbyterian
Hes an old married man, said l.
IN O, indeed, an old bachelor re-
sponded my friend.
Not long after that Mr.. Marshall
while out riding with an intimate
friend, said: I'm going to get mar
ried, and ! bet you can't guess the
name of the unfortunate one.
81 can, the first time. said the
friend. The deputy clerk of Steuben
county.
Mr.. Marshall was surprised to know
that his closely guarded secret was
out. A love affair is something that
viii get out. The birds seem to know
about it,
ITO make a long story short, We
were married. We have been married
ever since. When Mr.. Marshall cam
/ paigns or travels on business 80
with him When I go to see my par
ents in Arizona he goes with me. My
independence as deputy clerk APPEALED
to Mr.. Marshall. After we were mar
ried he told me he had been cycling
me for two years before he let me
know it. l never paid any attention
to him"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
CROP PROSPECTS ARE GOOD

In spite of some unfavorable wealth
er and conditions that were at first
not promising, the farmers Of Sumter
county are now facing planting
season with all the hopes for a good
harvest that can be entertained this
early in the year.
The effects of the recent heavy rains
have been great, but the farmers have
completely recovered from them. No
such handicaps as rains, no matter il
they are heavy and general early in
the year, can do more than delay ne
planting of crops, though there is
some loss as the result of fertiIize"
having been washed away.
1t is very likely that the farmers of
the county are entering upon their
planting season for the cotton crop
with less expense than usual They
have seen the need for economy, ana
many of them have adopted such
methods and plans as will bring them
the largest net returns for their crops
next fall
Such a thing as a crop failure in
Sumter county is unknown. Last
seasons cotton crop here was normal,
though nearly everywhere else il
Georgia it was termed short crop.
The productivity of the lands of Sum
ter county and the energy and ag-
gressiveness of its farmers are known
everywhere throughout the state.
Indications at this early time of the
year are most favorable for an excep-
good crop year 1t is too early
to figure upon results, as the farmer
should not count chickens before they
hatch. But it will be a good crop year
in Sumter. That goes without saying,
for no other years are known here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
THE EPOCH.MAKING AUTO.
(Lippincott's MagazineD

Every new bit Of machinery in this
old world of ours hastens the millen-
ium when thrones have persisted and
when kings are dust, and when the
aristocracy of idleness has perishef
from the earth" The hum Of a mil
lion or two million motors along our
roads means better roads and more o.
them; a breaking down Of local and
sectional prejudice; more uniform
laws governing traffic; vast and
growing industry that takes its stand
with all the others in the social evoln-
ton working toward collecuvism: the
dissemination of perfectly incalcula-
BILE amount of practical common sense
mechanical skill and knowledge among
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

for the sharp division of which the
constitution specifically provides.
But if Mr. Wilson can expedite leg
islation by keeping in close touch with
his party in congress, we'll and good
What congress and the nation will e.
sent, and what Mr.. Wilson would prob
ably be the last person to attempt, is
coercion or dictation to either body
If all appearance of that quality IS
avoided there can be found no just
cause for quarrel with the president s
action.
The burden of proof will, therefore,
rest after all, upon Mr.. Wilson. His
conduct must justify his disregard of
precedent And if he carries his il.
dependence into larger and more i'm
pOFldnI matters, as well as into the
rather trivial novelties he has thus far
pursued, he is likely to enhance his
hold upon the people-always provid.
ed, of course, he does not overstep
that authority with which the fore
fathers, wise in their day and genera
ton, hedged each department of our
government
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

Just received consignment of GenI-
inc Panama Hats; must be sold at a
sacrifice in two weeks.
10 Alpine Shape, worth $500, at So 5.
IL Nobby Shape, forth $500 at $495.
IL Telescope Shape, worth $500, At
1896.
Come quick, or you will miss a bar
gain. w. ]. JOSEY,
9-2w Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
THE PRESIDENT A PERSONALITY

One familiar with the procedure OF
legislative bodies cannot but be int
pressed by the genuine efforts being
made by President Wilson to accolu-
plish everything possible by his pei
sonality as we'll as his general abilit?
IL taking up the work as chief execu-
tive of the nation.
The single matter of the presidents
reading his message in person to
Congress is an impressive one. Usual
l. such documents are droned out bv
a clerk, while The members of legisla-
tive bodies sleep. The executives has e
become careless as to appearing be-
fore these bodies and presenting their
messages in person, so naturally the
members of these bodies have become
careless and pay no attention to the
message when it is read. They are
even prone to forget the personality
that is back of the message.
Every citizen of the United States
who wishes a pure, vitalizing stream
o. democratic principles and practices
to be infused into the government will
be pleased with President Wilson's eff
forts. The burden is a big one, as the
Atlanta Constitution observes:
President Wilson has broken anotr-
er rather hoary precedent in proposing
to deliver personally his message to
congress, instead of, according to the
practice of a century, sending it by
messenger and having the text read 70
either branch separately. 1t is not
strange that leaders of both parties in
house and senate should be rather uu-
set by the innovation. The previous
announcement that Mr.. Wilson would
break precedent by occupying tn
presidents room at the capitol was
enough to cause much speculation
The latter step is much more revom-
tionary, from the point of view Il
long-established custom.
With these, as with other policies
Mr.. Wilson may hereafter adopt, the
burden of proof will be almost entire.
ly upon him. There is noathing IN
the constitution to prohibit the presi.
dent from visiting congress or from
delivering his utterances in the frst
person. Other executives have pre-.
ferred not to do so, lest their motives
be misconstrued and they be accuses
of interfering with the functions Of
the legislative branch of government
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS.

BY order of the Mayor and City
Council, ] am instructed to call your
attention to the ordinance passed by
them March 26th, 1918, prohibiting
dogs from running at large. This or
dinance is now in full force and effect.
so govern yourselves accordingly.
H. w. WEAVER,
2s-2wkc Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

The request ola Bethlehem, Pa, wo-
iran to the effect that no mention %
her name be made in the newspapers
has so far appeared in only 21.743 ex-
changes, says the Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

What are you doing, Myrtle?" ask
ed he'd mother.
I'm knitting, Mumie dear" replied
the young woman. Il heard George say
the other day he was afraid he'd have
to buy new muffer for his car, and
| thought I'd knit him one as a sort
of surprise"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10
OFFICIAL ORGAN
Americas. Ga, April 10, 1913
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4 KEEPING YOUNG =

y = 4 = = + =
+ KEEPING YOUNG =
= = = = y = y = = =
(The Bentztown Bard)'
Somebody's got to keep young,
Somebody's got to keep sweet;
Somebody's got to pluck roses of love
And cast them beneath LIES feet
They talk of the burdens of age,
But the burden of all is truth,
In keeping-whereve the battles may
rage
The beautiful spirit of youth
Somebody's got to keep young,
For it never would do if men
Were to find no roses along the lane,
No dew on the roses again.
The greatest need of the world
Is the need of the sunny cheer
Of youth in the glory of song and story
TO answer when lie calls: "Here!"
Somebody's got to keep young,
And | wonder if it is me,
Eabble of song on my busy tongue
And dreams in my soul of glee!
An, well, shall do my best,
For the secret of youth is this
Love and the rose of a rosy breast
And the lips of a rose to kiss!
Somebody's got to keep young,
And that's why I'm dancing at nine,
Dewy with light of the silver night
OF the loved eyes looking in mine.
Easy enough To be old,
And sad enough in its way
Somebody's got to be rosy with youth
To keep us from turning gray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

1t is a case of where sugar has
proved sour proposition with the
Democratic tariff revisionists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

Surely the London policeman, besct
on all sides by suffragettes. is tn :
most patient animal in the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

With the Democratic administration
in charge the old ship of state keeps
on a-keepin' on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

1t certainly is gratifying to reflect
that the income tax will never affect
this editor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

There are 100 many fools voting
already" says an anti-suffrag ist
speaker. My. but that will make 'em
hot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

The Democrats VIII surely be rich
in tariff-making experience after the
revision is over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

Now that alfalfa meal is a possibi!-
ity it will hardly do away with "JohH-
ny Constant" in the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-10

One beauty about Farmer Vincent
Aston is that he can start farming
without mortgage
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22
Virginia Veterans
Hear ROddenbGrY

Washington, D. c., Jan. 90
Congressman Roddenbery. of Ga.
one of the most fluent speakers of
the House, tonight addressed the
Confederate Veterans and the Con-
federate Memorial Association of
Alexandria, Va.
After extolling the virtues of
Gen. Lee Mr.. Roddcnbery said
that he was man who would not
sell himself to the federal govern
ment for any amount of money,
and that it was a proud day in
American history when he laid
down his commission in the gen.
eral service of this country and
took up the cause of the Confed-
eracy.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22
Man Who Resembled
''Uncle Sam" Is dead

Windsor, Conn. Jan. 20. Col
onel Ellsworth N. Phelps, who
bore such a remarkable resem-
blance to the caricatures Of
"Uncle Sam" that he was widely
known, died at his home here
yesterday He was over six feet
tall and as straight as a ramrod.
His resemblance TO the national
prototype was so striking that he
blocked traffic on Pennsylvania
avenue when he first visited
Washington.
He was a veteran of the civil
war and rede with Sheridan in the
Shenandoah Valley on that me-
morable 20 mile ride from Win
chester. He was ~ years old,
and died in the same house where
he was born.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22
To Sentence Brothers
On Verdict Of 1910

MouItrie, Ca, Jan. 20. "A case
without precedent in Georgia
jurisprudence, and with few par
allels in American legal proce-
dure, comes up this week in supe-
rior court, when two brothers
will be sentenced on a verdict
more than two years old, and
their attorneys take out habeas
corpus under the federal statutes
to save them from imprisonment.
B. L. and C. C. Register were
convicted of involuntary man.
slaughter in April, 1910, after
being indicted for the murder Of
J. P. Bryant. Judge Thomas
refused to accept the verdict, say
ing that he had not charged the
jury on that phase. A verdict of
voluntary manslaughterwa was then
returned, this being made the
basis for appeal.
Since that time the case has
been fought through the court of
appeals, a new trial, back to the
higher court, when a plea of for
mer jeopardy was overruled, and
now to the regular court again
for the passing of sentence, I'M
less the habeas corpus proceed
ings give it a new turn and a new
delay.
Court will be in session two
weeks, and will dispose of a large
civil docket and a number of
criminal cases. Judge w. E.
Thomas will preside.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22
News Items From Arp.

Mr.. Walker Pierce, of Mystic,
is in Arp this week.
Mrs. R. W. Roper gave a tur-
key dinner last Thursday, and
the day was enjoyed by her
friends.
Mrs. Ora Henley gave an en-
tertainment last Friday night in
honor Of Mr.. Joe Boggers and
Miss Matte Johnson. The eve
ming was pleasantly spent and
all reported nice time.
Mrs. L. Boil spent the day with
Mrs. 0. S. Pettice.
Mrs. Carrie Collins visited Mrs.
O. S. Pettice Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Jessie Luke spent the day
with Mrs. D. S. Pettice Friday.
Mrs. Taylor and Matte were
here Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Bailey Greene, of Ocilla,
is in Arp this week on business.
Prof. Benson. from Abba, and
his sister of Arp, went hunting
Saturday afternoon, and were
quite successful.
Mr.. John Menshew and family
have moved to Arp and will make
their future home here.
Mr.. C. Dunaway, of Ocilla, was
in Arp Monday and Tuesday on
business.
Mr.. Greene Menshew and Rev.
Taylor spent a few hours with
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Young Sun
day morning before preaching
services. BLUE EYES.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22
Philadelphia to Give
Horses a Vacation

Philadelphia, Pa. "A two weeks
vacation for every one of the 800
horses in the employ of the city
police, fire and street depart
ments are to be granted next
summer. An infrmary for dumb
animals has raised $3.50, 600 to
meet the cost, and q committee
is at work figuring out how the
horses can be spared from th1
work.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22
Minnie Mill Again in
Operation.

We wish to anpouace to the pubic that we are
now erinding corn at the cid 'Minnie Mill' with
the same cid ssOks that bui&t the wide reputation
for making the best meal in the eouHEy.
We solicit your patronage and HArantee to
please yeu.
Grinding days for ts4 tuesdays and Fridays
We solicit the patzsu1se Of retail and Wholesale
merchants. Can Gil erAeTs On short nssce.
W. H. THOMPSON. Manager.
Lake EesG ice Milling Q L. Cs.
RFD.aSA Airy.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-22

Mr.. G. A. Faircloth, of Rochelle
visited here Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
F0reSters Await
 Grand Court Election
 With Much interest

There is. considerable interest in this city in Foresters circles over the com ing meeting of the Grand Court of Haveng Wednesday apd Thursday of next Week for the transaction of much business important to the order Bridgeport's courts will be represented by. a particularly. able delegation of men not only prominent in the order but also in the civil and political life of the city, The delegation is an unpledged one. has no particular can didates to boost at-fhis time, and its members will work and vote for uta they believe sthe best interests of the not a candidate for any of the higher offices of the Grand Court at this time but the influence of the Bridge port delegates will have considera ble bearing upon the result of the choice of the convention
 The Bridgeport fdeIegat ton is entitled to two or three representative to the supreme court of the order, to a cou- pie of places upon the executive coun- ctl, and also to representation upon some of the Important committees of the Grand Court. None of the Bridge port men is seeking office for the sake of the office,l and if any are selected it will be because he is deemed the best man for the position. The order is particularly strong in this city and is expanding with a steady and healthy growth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
GIANT IN STATURE,
 MAN 1S STARVING
Destitute, He Staggers into Emer- gency Hospital Seeking
 Assistance

Although having the stature of a giant, Frank Habliak, a native of Aus tria,s staggered into the Emergency hospital this morning suffering from starvation. He was treated by Dr. Hale and later sent to Lakeview Home where he will receive that kindly treatment which was refused him for over 56 hours during which time he walked the roads constantly appealing for food or work
 His relation was heart rending in the extreme and dtscloses the fact that in the midst of plenty one may starye. The officials have learned that he came from Austria, year ago, leaving behind him wife and family. He secured work in the iron mines near .Manhope W. J., but ow- ing to strike was compelled to leave there last week. He arrived in Der by, with some money but after tramp ing about the streets, his inability to speak English we'll prevented his be- ing employed
 Carrying a, few personal belongings in a paper bundle he trudged to New Britain, where he likewise was unable to get that work which would furnish food. Walking the streets of the hardware city for a, day without sus- tenance he was forced to the country. Application at each farmhouse met with refusais and fearing to sleep by the wayside he continued walking during the night.
 At last exhausted and suffering with a heavy cold he applied to the Chari- ties department who will attempt to later furnish him with occupation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
TEN FOOT
 CENTERS IN BARNUM AVE.
Petition of Conn. Go. to Which City Fathers Protested Is Granted by Utilities
 Commission

The Public Utilities Commission mo- tified the city of Bridgeport, through the city clerk, this morning, that it has adopted the plan put forth by the Connecticut Company calling for the reIoca ton and reconstruction of their tracks on 10-foqt centers on Barnum avenue between Seaview avenue. and Mill Hill avenue.
 When the, Connecticut Company pro- posed to lay their tracks >on Barnum avenue along this stretch of road on 10-foot centerss the Mayor and the Common Council refused to accept the plan and the property owners along the street all opposed it.
 The Connect gut Company therefore appealed to tf 3 Public Utilities Com mission, and t e Commission has seen fit to grant the Connecticut Company the desired permission to construct their tracks on 10-foot centers along the street between Seaview and Mill kHdn avenues
 Expecting this would be the action taken by the Public Utilities Conarnis- sion, the property owners along the avenue at the recent council meeting asked to have the city set back the curb, and this is what will now be done, the curb being set back IS inches on each side of the avenue, at the city's expense.