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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

down my arms and around my neck.
Some say that's why I'm little stoop-
ed today
Did you have any animals then,
any menagerie?'
Only three or four horses, a
monkey and hyena-but this last
had more blood-curdling name We
called him a "grove-robbing man
eater AS such he was a great sue
cess and brought us lots of business.
This was in our "wagon-show
days. he continued. We Travelled by
wagons for six years before we became
railroad show. In those times one
year was about like another but when
We got onto the railroads we began to
grow rapidly
81 remarked that Mr.. Ringland must
have seen many changes take place in
the circus business.
Yes, indeed he replied. And
when l think of the pioneers whose
names headed the greatest shows on
earth l began to feel like an old man
although I'm only sixty-four A remi-
niscent look came into the kindly eyes
which look out from beneath black,
bushy eyebrows of marked contrast to
the circus mans silver-gray and close
cropped hair. 'Barnum, of course, has
been dead a good many years. His
partner and successor, Bailey, is also
dead, and we boys own the Barnum &
Bailey show. The Forepaugh brothers
are gone; so are the Sells brothers.
Their combined shows belong to me
individually. There was a time also
when We controlled the Buffalo Bill
Wild West Come to think of it, I'm
pretty near the veteran Snowman to-
day, although I've got four younger
brothers associated with me in the
business. "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
"AP' RingAng--Famous Circus Man

In the Interesting People" depart
ment of the February American Mag
azine apears an account of "Al"
Ringland. the famous veteran show
man He and his brothers are the
greatest powers in the circus world to-
day. When they we're school boys,
thew ran away from home and started
to give a show in neighboTing towns.
They now own Barnum & Baileys cir
Gus and many other Of the most inn
portant shows. In the article M
Ringland is quoted as follows
I've always been in the circus
business. he said. AS a schoolboy l
ran away from home with one or two
of my brothers and started to give !
black-face show in neighboring towns.
We we're hardly started when my good
father arrived on the scene, the sec
ond or third day, and took us home
using a combination OF sheer force
and persuasion of another kind. But
even though he took US home, he
couldn't get the circus out Of our
systems, and in 1882 we started out in
earnest.
Our first performance was in the
jail yard in Baraboo. There are lots
of people who still remember that
performance, largely l guess, because
the seats fell down and almost broke
up the show. OF course, it was only
small venture and had little to rec
ommend it save the enthusiasm of the
performers.
"Oh, yes!'-he anticipated my
question-'we all performed in those
days, all FIVE of us. One Of US was
the ringmaster; another walked the
tight rope; another ate fire; one was
a clown; my own act was juggling
and rolling big cannon balls up anC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
Spring Preparation
On Southern Farms

and rapid growth. The best farmers
will tell you that thorough preparation
is more than half the expense of max
ing good crop
The spring preparation is never as
deep as the land was when broken in
the fall or winter With nearly all
field crops a firm. seed bed is preferable
Only the first few inches need to be
freshened and pulverized at planting
time, When the cover crop is drawn
under, the blowing should be just deep
enough to turn the crop under well and
the usual narrowing and pulverizing -
get fine soil before seeding.
Where there has been no fall or win
ter breaking done, as is the rule in
some sections, it is not advisable To
break as deeply in the spring as in
the fall; usually not more than two
inches deeper than before, and then
the clay subsoil should not be turned
to the surface. The pillow can set to
edge the furrow. 1t is found more
necessary to get spring broken land
finally pulyerized and thoroughly pre-
pared before planting. 1t is better tn
delay planting several days rather
than put the seed in a poorly prepared
bed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
Chicago Markets.

Chicago, Jan. 22,-Predictions that
Argentine shipments would be mea-
gre had bullish effect on whea.
Values at Paris were. up on crop dam
age The market here which opened
unchanged to 1-8 and IA higher, scor-
ed moderate advance all around.
Despite seasonable temperatures
the buying of corn was only fair
Prices were influenced chiefly by the
upturn in wheat. Quotations started
Is off to a like advance, and then
gained slightly
Oats showed firmness, largely on
big reductions in the estimates of the
rgentine crop. 49,. ....
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
Returns OF PROPERTY
EARLY FOR TAXATION
Tax Receiver John 7. Howell
Gives Due Notice.

To The Taxpayers Of Sumter CounGy
Georgia; In pursuance to the require
ments of the law, I shall enter upon
my duties as tax receiver February the
first. 1914, and close my books May the
first thereafter. Only three months to
make your returns in. Please be
prompt and avoid double taxation.
You make returns on what property
you owned on the frsa day of January,
1914. t...txss,
In making your returns for landed
property in all cases have your re.
turns show the land lot numbers and
district City property should show
streets and house numbers. Vacant
lots should be plainly located.
All.maIe persons between the ages
Of 81 and so years should make re-
turn whether they own property or
not, unless legally excused, within ten
days after closing my books. | am
required to turn over my tax sheets to
the county assessors for their inspec-
ton, and alteration, if any be neces-
sary. The assessors are to complete
their work and return the sheets to the
tax receiver by the first day of July for
consolidation. etc.
The first four days of each week
CATER beginning work February 3rd)
will be devoted to the country dis
tricts; the rounds are finished on
March 18th, after which date l will be
in my Office regularly at courthouse
until the close of my books May list
During tho time employed on the
country rounds. shall be in my Office
on Fridays and Saturdays only will
thank those making returns to be as
liberal as circumstances Will permit.
Very respectfully aa.
JNo. r. HOWELL
Tax Receiver Sumter County, Ga.
22-w2w-d1w a......
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
MARKETS
Law Bond & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

'"' DVhu los COtCOn LeeVels
Wv York, Jan. 22.-An easier Liv'
eTpool market with smaller sales of
Are~ican cotton had a mildly depress-
ing effect today and fresh operations
were minimized on account OF uncer-
tatH les regarding tomorrow's census
report. Less was heard about the ex-
cel!ence of the spot demand and in
some directions an important dimuni-
ton is looked for with the completion
of January commitments. The south
west reports deficiency of good seed
resulting from heavy rains during the
picking season, suggesting that unless
Farmers are better supplied. plants
will not be vigorous or a good yield
result.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

Washington, D. c. Jan. GIN no
section of the country does a we'll
prepared seed-bed give better returns
than in the Southern States. The best
spring preparation of the soil is prac-
tically impossible unless it has been
properly turned and deeply broken
during the previous summer or fall
The necessity for deep blowing in the
South is probably not realized by
those who are not familiar with the
heavy rainfall in this section, which
frequently packs and runs the particles
of soil together so as to exclude air
and sunshine The absence of freez-
ing prevents any loosening up of the
particles, besides in many places there
lis an almost impervious hard-pan Of
subsoil, either natural or brought
about from a continuous custom o.
shallow blowing. In other sections
this deepening and loosentng of thu
soil is done partly at least by the
forces of nature but can only be &C
complished by the pillow in the South.
Such are the findings of the Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The best implement Tor deep break
ing of the soil is the disc pillow which
turns, pulverizes and mikes at the
same time. When properly adjusted
the disc breaks the land deeply AMI
thoroughly loosens it, mixing this soil
and the subsoil to some extent but
does not turn to the surface enough Of
the inert subsoil to injure the sue
ceeding crop. The next best method
for deep breaking is moldboard plow-
ing, set to turn burrows on edge and
this is followed by a subsoil plow in
the same furrow as deeply as desired.
If the cover crop is to follow the
fall breaking a thorough preparation
of the seed-bed should be made before
planting the seed II no cover crop is
sown the disc harrow or spring tooth
harrow should be run over occasion.
ally to crush clods and qeep the sur
face crusts broken for the admission
OF air and sunlight The usual method
lis to fiat break and where this is done
it is best to throw up into beds before
planting. Planting may be done with
small plows or just as effectively AMI
much faster with a disc cultiyator set
at the proper angle. Should there be
clods roller may be used and this is
followed with a section harrow.
Too much care cannot be given to
the preparation of the seed bed 4
not only saves cultivation but makes
plant food available and furnishes
proper conditions for seed termination
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
Established 1879.

norial Resolutions, Resolutions
! aspect, Obituary Notices, ETC.,
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ill be charged for at the rate OF
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

FOR SALE OR WILL EXCHANGE
FOR GOOD, DESIRABLE REAL ES.
TATE, NEW MITCHELL AUTOMO.
BILE; FIVE PASSENGER: SIX CT.
Under; FULLY EQUIPPED WITH
'ELF-STARTER AND ELECTRIC
LIGHTS. IF YOU WISH TO no BUST.
JESS, ADDRESS AUTOMOBILE.
BOX 145. ~. II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

Fluctuations in the cotton futures
market yesterday were within a. nav
row margin and continued strength
was evidenced, as throughout the
week The spot market continues
strong and sales were still based on =
valuation Of thirteen cents for the finer
grades. Interest attaches to the gin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

FOR RENT-New room house, up
to-date conveniences; large garden;
barn, etc; also Groom house; good
garden on south side of Hill and Eel
der streets; also a convenient Broom
'storehouse, corner Hill and Fielder.
Walter T. Maynard 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

News that England has barred jail
films will doubtless serve to prevent
julie Hawthorne from starring in "A
Romance of Two Worlds"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
RED CROSS Cold Cure. Rembert's.

WANTBD-0ne or two second hand
pocket billiard tables; must be stand
ard size and in first class condition
and, bargain. for spot cash. Quote
price delivered. Box 800. SIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

ners' report, due at II o'clock this
morning, and the market may be in
fluenced considerably thereby. TIE
local market was quoted as follows:
Good middling .....13c
Middling ...........12 IA to IL 3-8c
Total receipts to date, 33,345.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

young lady who signs herself
loldie" is advertising for a hus-
M OF course, the ad was inserted
A e classy (fied) column.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

FOR RENT-Mrs. Lucy C. Stewards
bungalow on Hancock avenue; possess
sion given Febr'y 1. 1914. John A.
GOOD. 14-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

liam Archer asks for spelling re-
on the ground that no letter re.
snts a single sound; but, of course,
ondoner ever listened to a presi-
al bee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

dmericus is putting up a stiff fight
Ave her Y. M. c. A."-Covington
'o,. Yes; and she saved it, too.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

pig club will be organized short
Sumter county. Corn club boys
Debe urged to join. mbership in
al clubs will enable the boys of the
ney to market their corn on four
.. instead of four wheels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

lscon has gone to work to establish
giat line on the Ocmulgee. When
cegets it in operation the whole
tory around her will be benefit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

New York society leader confides
4 interested public that, as soon
,r1
ne is divorced from her husband,
will devote her life to her dogs.
" dogs!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

ocording to ali reports, the much
7 Ided upside-down dinner was a
,plete success from nuts to soup.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

according to the latest football rules
Nh eligible player is one who is
snermost in the touchdown
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

lie. When you're happy smile.
j you're sad, smile always, and
t your sorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

Nevertheless, Boston's girl fireman
Mt return TO duty if given a place
lwle hosiery wagon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

lie description Of Crown Prince
n elm as "the most dangerous man
Ne w0rld," would have lost none OF
2brce by emitting the accompanying
ograph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
WHIT ORPINGTONs; elect stock.
Rembert's Drug Stors.

FOR RENT-6OS Lamar ST.; five
room house; gas; new bathroom fix
lures and kitchen sink, $3.50 per
month till Sept. H.. sos Lamar St. :;
four-room house; new sanitary con
nections and kitchen sink; $40 per
month till Sept. list Phone 1863, or
see B. E Turner. Cliff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

M continuing soberly in their pres
directions, tn parcel post and Prof.
M may yet meet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

U ,
W let's get together and pay the
IS
tai out of debt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
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FLORIDA THIN SKIN seedIess or.
anges; extra large grape fruit and tan
gerines; jumbo cOcOanuts. Buchanan
Grocery Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

WANTED-SeveraI energetic men
as statesmen and collectors. Singer
Sewing Machine Co. 31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
New York Spots.

New York, Jan 22.-Spots quiet:
middling gulf, 1900; gulf, 1925.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23
New York Futures.

New York, Jan. 22.-Cotton futures
closed very steady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

LOST-Black travelling bag, contain
ing bank papers; dropped somewhere
in Americas. Liberal reward to finder
if returned to Herschel Argo at Hotel
Windsor. 23-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

FOR RENT--EIghtgr residence
on Lee street, next to Catholic church.
S. R. Heys. 23-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-Gas stove in good con-
dition; S.. Phone 10. 22-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-01-23

Q
nericus, Ga, January %, 1914
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-27
Jack Fournier Improves Siugs Ball
Viciously-Cubs Start Right.

No matter how they perform in
eastern cities, Mr.. CaIlahan's white
stockmged athletes sure are devils on
their own home lot. If the American
League schedule could be run off on
the South Side the Sox would win
easiIy-f about three other teams
were barred from the race.
But Mr.. Jack FouFnier is the chief
devil, and geography makes little diff
ference to the Frenchman when it
comes to doing his deviting. For
proof ask some American League
pitchers, who have been considerable
deviled by the bat of the new Sex
first baseman.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-27
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL SORTS BOXING

RESULTS YESTERDAY
American League.
Chicago, OF; New York, 1-3.
st. Louis, o.; Washington, 81.
Detroit, 6; Philadelphia, 8 90 in.).
Cleveland, 1; Boston, 4.
National League.
No games scheduled.
Federal League.
Indianapolis, 5; Kansas City, 9.
No other games scheduled.
American Association.
Minneapolis, 3d.. Columbus, 6-12.
Milwaukee, Ga; Indianapolis, "a
Is innings).
Kansas City, IA; Louisville, 90.
st. Paul "A; Cleveland, 81 first
game II innings; second 6 innings).
Illinois Athletic Club had a walk
away in the handicap field meet of
the Chicago Irish-American A. c.,
getting a total of 70 points. Other
clubs were scattered far back. d. :
The feature performance OF the
day was by Patrick Ryan of the NY.
A. c., who broke his own record for
heaving the 56-pound weight. A toss
of AZ feet 1924 inches put two and
half feet on the worlds record.
MISCELLANEOUS SCORES
Chicago Heights, 10; Riyerviews, 2.
Century Rubbers, Z; Chi Grays, L.
Doody & Kavanaugh, 1; ]. Tigers, 0
Gunthers, 5; Mathiesens, 2.
jefferson Grays, IL; Kramer Cts, l.
Garfield Park, II; Harlem, 1.
Cicero, 8; Evanston Feds, 2.
Federal Life, 8; Park Ridge, 2.
Commercial, 6; Harvey, 5.
Murley, IL; Chase Bakers, 2.
S. Chicago Moose, 6; N. J. Cgrs., 1.
Glenview, 3; Highland Park, 1.
Chicago Movies, 4; Rochelle, 0.
DeKaIb, 6; Jake Stalls, 0.
Mutual A. c., 8; Ayers a. c.. Z.
SenecaS g. High Mountains. 3
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-16

the attraction at the Kempner yester- day afternoon and last night, and at regular prices better production of it was given than was probably ex- pected. It is beautiful pastoral with a message of the virtue of forgiveness and expiation, not in the nature of a preachment, but in the guise of enter tainment. The company was adequate to the requirements of a play so sim pie. One beauty of the presentation is that there is no overdrawing of the rural characters They are the people of the Ozarks as they exist. Jess Nelson is the req lstar of the cast, although not nominally so. His DOT trayal of the role of 'Preachin' Bill' is an exceedingly clever bit of charac- ter work. James l.. Harrington has the same role as in last years cast, that of Dad, the shepherd and he played it with effect. Miss Allie Ells- more, cast for the part of Sammy, is i'll at Poplar Bluff, but the role was very prettily played by Miss Ella Will son, her understudy, who made an ex- cellent impression. Miss Helen Alex andra as Aunt Hollie made a lovable old matron, and Frank Wilson as Old Matt was a success. Earl Mcdonald as Young Matt found favor with the audience and the production was gen. orally enjoyed"
 "The Shepherd of the Hills" will be the attraction at the Grand Friday night. Seats will be on sale at Cree sons tomorrow. Prices, 25, 50, and 75 cents. First Four rows $1.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-16

to health by Azucena, his foster moth CT, in a gypsy camp, he hears that Leonora believing that he has been killed, is about to take the veil, he rises from his sick bed to go to the rescue. Arriving at the convent he finds that the Count has already ab- ducted her from the nuns, but he overpowers the counts men and takes her to the gypsy camp. Here prepa- rations for the wedding are being made, when news is brought that Az ucena has fallen into the counts haunds and is about to be tortured. He goes to his mothers aid, but is himself captured and thrown into a dungeon to await execution. The des- perate Leonora thereupon offers her self to Di Luna if he will liberate Manrico. The count agrees and per mits her to carry the news to her lover. He guesses what has happened, but does not see the full extent of her sacrifice until she sinks dying, having contrived to escape the count by talk ing poison.
 The latter enters and full of rage at the trick orders Manrico instantly executed and as the axe falls outside Azucena, broken and dying from the rack, rises on her elbows and curses the count, telling him he has destroy ed his own brother. The Boston En- glish Opera Company will give pro- duction of I'll Trovatore' at the Grand Friday, November 27, which will set new standard for this beau tiful opera.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-16
THE GRAND

"Private Bunny" Vitagraph con- edy, tops the bill tonight at the Grand. Outwitted by conductor and his uniform, Bunny joins the army. He reappears in his home town in his military trappings and again lays siege to the object of his affections. She is captivated by his marshal air and raiment, overwhelms him with at tention and gives party in his honor. His enlistment for three years never enters his head, so he decides to re- main at home with his honey bunch. He soon is arrested as a deserter and put in durance vile, where he has plenty of time to mediate on the wis., do moi Solomon.
 "Within the Noose," Lubin drama, and 'The Deadly Battle at Hicks ville,' Kalem comedy, will conclude the program.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-16

faculty and student body, and our vis- it was both highly enjoyable and sue cessful. The student body was ad dressed twice each day through the courtesy and interest of the faculty, though the regular schedules were somewhat dissipated. We had most interested hearing from the splendid young ladies each time. Arrange ments were made to put into the cur riculum as elective work, the entire eight books of the normal course of teacher training, with the 1915 ses- sion. The Normal Manual, first book in the course, will be taught during the present session. Fifty-six bright young ladies pledged themselves to go into the class to finish the Normal Manual this session.--Baptist Ad- vance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-16
INSTALL NORMAL s. s.
 COURSE AT CENTRAL

Field Secretary Harvey Beau champ, representing the Sunday school board of the Southern Baptist convention, accompanied by Secretary c. s. Leavell of Arkansas, visited Central College at Conway on Mon day and Tuesday of this week. This brought to Arkansas our part of the campaign launched by the field force of the Sunday school board and the various state Sunday school secretar- ies, directed by Dr. B. w. Spillman, to visit all Baptist colleges in the Southern Baptist convention, in the effort to incorporate in each college curriculum the entire eight books of the convention normal course. We were received at Central most cordial ly by Dr. Conger and his splendid
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-16
GIL TROVATORE."

The popularity of Verdi's master piece, "Il Trovatore" written in the first flush of his youthful genius, seems never to wane. Always it fas- cinates and charms by it's hauntingly beautiful music and it's tragic tale of medieval Italy. The story hinges on the fact that Count di Luna has lost a younger brother to kidnapping gyp- sies and that this child, now grown to mans estate as Manrico, the trou- badour, without knowing the relation ship falls in love with the beautiful Leonora, the same lady who has in spired the Count with tender pas sion. The Count chances upon Man. rico when he serenading his lady love and fight ensues, from which Man rico escapes wounded. Nursed back