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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
LIONS SPENT
ACH YEAR FOR
|. PLAY IN CITIES
Round Movement is Now Officially
|Ognized Eyerywhere-GrOwth OF
bicipal Spirit Encouraging.

York, Feb. 3.-The business Of
Is now fairly well established in
Ii hundred cities of the United
and Canada, and is carried on at
apenditure of millions of dollars.
extent of the movement to pro-
fairgrounds and leaders to make
nd recreation wholesome and eff
lis revealed. in the annual census
Aken by the Playground and Re-
on association of America. Ev
Immunity of over 5000 inhabi-
I'm this country and Canada was
ID by letter and over a thousand
responded with specific reports
! at is, or is not, being done to aid
len and adults in their play and
ation.
642 Cities Active.
hundred and forty-two cities
Ted themselves active in the
bound movement and many 9th
! id they were alive to needs Of
ort and were working to estab-
slay centers. one of the most
Aetory phases of the report is
lowing of growth of municipal
1T. Less than ever is left to
8e philanthropy, for in III cities
pport is now entirely municipal.
are lis cities in which the sup
u divided between municipal and
:. e funds, and 10 in which the
is supported wholly by private
actors.
census is for the year of 1913,
shows total expenditure of $751;
b in the 342 cities where play
b and recreation work is under
supervision. This is a gain Of
/ 500, 900 as compared with the
9f2. In sight for further funds
lied bond issues are reported
cities to the total of $4,000.
sport shows that children in 70
have been given new play
Ms during the past year. The
which became converts to the
Hlents in the previous year hal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04

it offers a great field for the sportsman
with rod and gun From her home
town north to the CANADIAN border no
pond, stream or trail is unknown 10
this twentieth century Diana, and the
crack of her rife almost always brings
down that at which she aims. With
her knowledge of the woods and game,
and her endurance, she is ideally equip
ped for her coming adventure
Miss Douglas last summer carried
the mails over the rural route from
Stratton to and through neighboring
settlements for upward of rs miles, and
in all sorts of weather and under many
difficulties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
POSITIVE PROOF
Should Convince The Greatest Skep;ic
in Americas.

Because it's the evidence CT an
Americas citizen.
Testimony easily investigated.
The strongest endorsement OF
merit
The best proof. Read it:
w, A. Hardin, grocer, Elm Ave, ant
Furlow ST., Americas, Ca, says: %
was subject to attacks of kidney com
plant and often was hardly able 10
endure the acute pains in my back. l.
my efforts to find relief, l was Undue
ed to try Doan's Kidney Pills. The
first few doses relieved me and I cou-
tinued taking this remedy until the
trouble was removed. l always keep
supply of Doan's Kidney Pills on
hand. l recommend them whenever
l hear anyone complaining of kidney
trouble. l think as highly of thea
now as when publicly endorsed them
some time ago."
The above statement must carry
conviction to the mind of every read
err Don't simply ask for a kidney
remedy-ask distincly for DOan's Kid.
ney Pills, the same that Mr. Hardin
had-the remedy backed by home tes-
tlmonials. SOS all stores. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
When Your Back is Lame-Remenl-
Der the Name"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
numbered only 43.
Professionally Recognized

Play leaders appear TO be now pro-
fessionaIly recognized the country
over. Twenty-four hundred play
grounds and recreation centers are
under regular paid supervision and
more than 5000 persons are making
it their profession to serve as leaders
Of play and general recreation. 1t il
an enlistment of a thousand new
workers in this line during the past
year, and the efficiency is so generally
demanded of these leaders that train
ing classes for them are being main
tanned, and in 80 OF these centers, q
638 students are reported.
Leadership is regarded as the crux
of the playground and recreation
movement Almost invariably the
communities which have reported
failure in the work they started have
explained it by the report that they
had no leadership. The point is be-
coming so generally appreciated thai
the playground and recreation asso-
citation says that supervised work IS
certain to be widely extended DURING
the coming year. The playground
or recreation center without com
petent supervisor or leader has prov
en- to be as ineffective as a school
without a teacher" the report adds
and it is further predicted that 3Ol
cities now active in playground and
recreational work, are likely to meet
encouragement unless they bring
themselves to realize the value of SUI
pervision.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
4 new CARDINALS FOR
united STATES LIKELY

Rome, Feb 3.-That at least two and
possible four American prelates will
be raised to the rank of cardinal at the
next consistory was the belief of the
Roman Catholic church. He said that
Pope Plus x probably would hold the
next consistory in the early spring.
There are now sixteen vacancies.
Among those prominently mentioned
fer elevation to the cardinalate are
Archbishop Quigley, of Chicago Arch
bishop Blenk, of New Orealsn, and
Archbishop Ireland, of st. Paul.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
Permanent Isolation.

Here's one of Walter Kelly's dog
stories. Walter doesn't vouch for it,
but it comes from friend of his, so
it's probably all right
1t seems that Kelly left town on a
business trip some time ago and left
his blue ribbon dogs in the care of a
man who was supposed to know all
about dogs In about a week this man
wrote that one of the dogs had devel-
oped symptoms that indicated mango,
and asked for instructions. Kelly wired
back as follows:
Isolate dog at once. Take no
chances of mango spreading"
Sufficient instructions, and within
the ten-word limit. When the owner
got back home he asked the guardian
if the dog has really developed mango.
The man looked surprised and answ-
cred:
why, mol isolated him right
away like you said. But don't worry:
it didn't hurt him none. done it with
chloroform, an he never knowed what
happened. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
Seeks No NOtOriety.

She is not of large frame, but is
strong and agile, the simple life of the
backwoods serving in the % years Of
her life to conserve her strength and
build up a rugged constitution.
The girl seeks no notoriety in the
venture she will make and in all PROB
ability the outside world will never
know she has completed her two
months of life facing the forest dam
gers until the time is up. Unwished-
for attention may be attracted to the
venture, but the girls family will guard
against intruders
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
CONVERSE IS ELECTED
MAYOR OF VALD0STA
Chauncey, Rose, COnOley, PEBBLES,
Jones and Ashley Elected New COuR-
cilmen,
against intruders.

Valdosta Ga, Feb Sin warmly
contested and exciting municipal cleo
ton here today, T. B. Converse, Jr., de
feated c. F. Clarke for mayor by a
vote of almost two to one. NJ. J.
Chauncey, E. P. Rose, w. B. Conoly, w
D. Peoples, B. S. Jones and ]. D. Ash
ley were elected councilmen, defeating
B. w Bentley, L. w. Shaw, Robert
Black and j ]. Joyner
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
EHuipped for the Adventure

Stratton is part Of the town of Eus-
tbs, As miles north of Pennington. The
settlement and all the region of the
Dead river lying thereabout is thinly
populated, comparatively speaking, but
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
Pope viii Welcome
Worlds Baseball Men

Rome, Feb 3.--The American base
ball players who are on a round-the-
world tour are expected to reach here
February 10. They will be received in
audience by the Pope and will play an
exhibition game at the stadium, which
seats 100000 spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
WON'T LEAVE JAIL
FOR She IS BROKE

Atlanta, Feb. 81 don't see any
use in being free unless l can eat, and
I have no money" said Miss Gertrude
Whinnery, the hypnotic "love-slave"
when she was informed at the Fulton
county Jail yesterday that the case
against her had been mol pressed
Il don't want to leave Jail unless
have to until the money comes from
home" she continued, and Jailed Gold
en-, not knowing what else to do has
decided to let the fair prisoner remain
at the jail for a few days as the coun-
tvs guest.
Edgar House, who was arrested or
the charge of enticing Miss Whinnery
ito become his love slave, has manag-
ed to get out of his various difficulties
by paying a fine of $50. His young
bride, formerly Mss Esther Shaw, of
Colquitt, Ca, is reported to have for
given him his escapades, so that it IS
possible Miss Whinnery was telling
the truth when she said he had mys
FERROUS hypnotic power
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
BEAUTIFUL GIRL
WILL LIVE As EVE
Miss Bana Douglas, Daughter OF a
Maine Trapper, viii Enter Woods
Ungarbed for Two Months Stay
viii Rely on WOOdcraft to Supply
Her With Clothing and Food

Portland, Me, Feb. 3.-Garbed only
in the original attire of Mother Evo,
Miss Bana Douglass, of Stratton. will
enter the dense woods of Franklin
county, and remain there two months
some time this year. She will take
neither weapons, clothing nor provis-
lens, hut will trust to her woodcraf.
and her knowledge Of the game to en-
able her to live and to come forth fully
clad and in fighting trim"
She is a fearless ranger Of the for
ests, and her friends say she will ac-
complish her difficult task Fear Of
nc modern Actaeon seems to enter her
mind. Miss Douglas greatly prefers
the woods and fields and streams, with
their hunting freedom and fishing, TO
a love romance The clothing she will
wear when she energies must be such
as she can obtain in the woods.
Knows Lore of the Woods.
Since childhood the girl, daughte.
of Gus" Douglas, of Stratton, has fol-
lowed her father hundreds of miles IN
the woods, has absorbed his fund of
wood lore, and has studied the forests
and inland waters, with their teeming
life The father is an expert shot,
trapper, fisherman and guide, and just
now he, another man, and Miss Doug
las are across the Canadian borce~ u.
hunting trip.
Miss Douglas knows every kind CT
tree and bird and animal to be found
in the Dead river region of this stare,
knows every sort of animal of the field
and river banks, and every variety Of
fish frequenting Carrabasset river and
the south and north branches of the
Dead river itself, in her home district
She knows all their habits and pecul-
iarities, and has no fear of life alone
among them for two months.
Effuipped for the Adventure.
Stratton is part Of the town of Eus-
tbs, As miles north of Pennington The
settlement and all the region of the
Dead river lying thereabout is thinly
Formulated. cOmparativelY speaking. but
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
Report on Labor Troubles.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The report on
nationwide investigation into the
recent labor troubles will be made by
the federal agents to the Federal Com
mission on Industrial Relations today.
The agents have been to Paterson,
Lawrence, Mass, Los Angeles and
many other points gathering informa-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
One Way Traffic For st. Louis.

St. Louis, Feb. 3.-Beginning today
owing to the narrow streets in down
towns congested district, the expert
ment will be tried in this city of one
way traffic on 9Th, It'll, Sth and 9th
streets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-04
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROdO Quinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
=. W. GROVES signature on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
LIKE M,LuKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
 The oldfa ashoned man who used to kick about paying S25 per month rent for an eight-room house now has a son who cheerfully kicks in with S35 per month rent for Il one-stal garage.
 It is a cinch that the preacher who ad- vised us to love our neighbors never stopped to reflect that maybe our wives would object.
 When man is blind to his own faults he never thinks of hunting up an oculist.
 l know a whole slew of them who are hard-working fellows who behave them- selves hold their jobs and treat their families kindly, and yet like glass of beer now and then But these fellows must either stick to water or be classed as sots. rummies and booze fighters by oui liberal friends the prohibitionists.
 There are a whole lot of unseliish men in the world just like the fellow who
 brings his wife home bottle of sherry wine and then drinks it all himself. Every woman knows that she is the only woman on earth who ever moved out of house and left it clean Lots of lads who have only one sui always leave their money at home ir their other clothes when it is their turr to purchase.
 A woman would rather hear you roast 1 ing her enemies than praising her friends | Every time man puts in 20 minutes | trying to find the beer opener he swear l that he will bring a dozen openers hom, | tomorrow. But he never does. | Too much success and too much booz l always leave man with a big head 1 SThe fool men do lot of silly things l Bqt you never saw man borrow l pdwder rag from another man and wip the shine off his nose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
Buy a Bale

The Buy Bale-o of Cotton" move ment which originated with H. A. Wheeling, secretary of the Rome, Ga, Chamber of Commerce, has made a great hit. It has taken firm hold in many southern cities, including Br- mingham.
 According to the last report issued by the government, the crop this year will equal almdst, if note quite, the record breaking crop of 1911. In round figures it will be fully 15,000,000 bales, and it will not sur prise statisticians if it turns out to be 5,500,000 bales. In 1911 the crop, excluding linters, was 15,553, ,073 bales.
 But for the European war this years crop would be selling at 13 1-2 to IA cents pound As it is, farmers who have been forced to sell early have taken as low as 2 1-2 cents. It may be that some of them have let their cotton go at cents.
 If large percentage of the crop should be sold at price below 10 cents it would mean a grievous blow to the south.
 Cotton, like pig iron, keeps well. It will be as spinable five or ten years hence as it is today. The European war which has depressed the cotton market situation will be ended some day. It is probable that before Christ mas cotton market will be estab- lished on a IS or Accent basis. But howsoever that may be, the people of the south should respond to the Buy a-Bale- Cotton appeal.
 Hundreds of business men in Ala bama appreciating the peculiar condi- tions have already bought cotton as a civic duty. The movement will spread, and if something like 5,000,O0O bales should be acquired by men outside of the cotton trade, the effect would be all that could be desired.
 Let the good work go on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
Bu,lder. of Birmiurham

The Traders National bank. in it's inter- estng series of biographic sketches, has this in connection with it's September call endar:
 Charles Peter Beddow was born at Whiteside Tenn. on January IT, 1860. He graduated from the law department of Cumberland university in 1880, and short
 y thereafter engaged in coal mining. From 1881 to 1895 he served successively as superintendent of the Aetna Coal com pany at Whiteside, Tenn, superintendent Tenn. general manager of the Alabama Connellsville Coal company, and super lntendent of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron eompany's Coalburg mines
 "In 1895 he commenced the practice of law in Birmingham. With a keen mind, ready wit, and a thorough knowledge of men. Mir. Beddow proved to be an ex- ceptionally good trial lawyer, and through successful handling of matters entrusted to him soon acquired a large clientele. For many years he was associated with P G. Bowman and G. R. Harsh, and in 1913 he organized the firm of Beddow & Oberdorfer, composed of himself. A. Leo oberdorfer, one of the most capable and successful of the younger attorneys of Birmingham and associates.
 MT. Beddow was a useful member of the Tennessee legislature in 1885 and 1SS6 and has been active in political matters since that time. An orator of note his addresses have featured many campaigns nj bar bof l, slowed upon him, he was the first delegate to the Alabama constitutional convention in 1901, nominated by the Jefferson county democratic convention. The acumen and enterprise which caused Mr. Beddow to rise in his profession have been displayed in his personal affairs. and he has been
 most successful in his business enter prises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
Are Russians Aiding Bclgians?

The most significant dispatches from the war yesterday told of the renewal of fighting in Belgium, where the Antwerp garrison drove the Ger mans back. to the environs of Louvain.
 For some time there have been re- ports that Russian troops were being transported from Archangel, Russian port on the White sea, to England and sent thence into Belgium It is not impossible that the activity of the Belgians is the result of reinforce ments from that source.
 If large Russian force has been landed in Belgium the Germans are in a very critical position. They have pushed into France with little regard for communications, carrying suffi- cient ammunition with them and for aging on the country. Should an army cut the slender line that binds the Kaiser's troops to their base they would be in grave danger from the rear.
 In the tremendous battle now rag ing from Verdun to the Marne river the allies continue to drive back the Germans and have pushed the invad- CTS 37 miles. Three million men are involved in the struggle, which has ragged four days and Is expected to continue at least another week.
 While the allies have by no means routed the Kaisier's forces the con- tinual advance cannot but have a bad effect on the morale of the troops. The French are renowned as offensive fighters and now have an opportunity to push home crushing blow.
 Little definite has been heard from Galicia but Russian dispatches assert that Cracow is being evacuated, which would indicate that success continues to rest upon the arms of the Czar. England proposes to increase her army to the unprecedented figure of l, 100000 men, indicating that pro tracted struggle is anticipated. Ger many will fight until the last gasp and every man will be needed before a treaty of peace is signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
No Need of Spas

There is hope for the American With the European bath habit. The fact that his favorite spa is closed to pa- tients because of the war heed cause him no undue palpatations. Surgeon General Rubert Blue of the United States health service, says that ordi- nary American spring water can be charged with radium and used success fully to treat all the ills which were formerly cured at the spas of Europe. Here's encouraging news, to be sure. Instead of going abroad and giving large sums of money to steamship companies, hotel keepers and special ists, American tourists can stay at home and get the same sort of treat ment at greatly reduced rates" A spa in the home might not be an inn possibility for persons of means.
 Says Dr. Blue: "There is really no occasion for uneasiness about the clos ing of the baths abroad. In the first place we have springs in this country that possess amazing curative powers In the case of patients suffering from ailments that respond to treatment by radium it will be simple matter to  charge pure drinking later with ra- dium and use it for drinking or bath ing purposes"
 It's wonder suggestion of this kind has not been made before It was probably not made because the European spa habit has had such a firm grip on well-to-do Americans that no sort of substitute would have met with their approval. Now that it is impossible to indulge this costly habit, Dr. Blues suggestion may be given thoughtful consideration. The annual expenditure of American pa- tients at the European baths is enor- nous. It will be diverted from Flu rope as result of the war and will : doubtless greatly increase the pros perity of American health resorts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
Lndge Fort Commended

'The action of Judge w. E. Fort of the criminal court in discharging number of negroes who had been confined Tor weeks in the county jail on charge or shooting craps or some otherstrvial of- fense is to be highly commended,' said local attorney.
 These men were undoubtedly guilty of on justice that they should be cooped up in the county jail. and in the base ment at that, week after week without be- ing given trial. It should also be re- membered that the state pays 30 cents a day for feeding these prisoners. and that last years feed bill went over $2o0o0. It certainly pays some one to keep the jail filled with prisoners.
 This shows the crying need of reform in dealing with this class of offenders. A speedy trial always tends to bring about justice Under the present laws these prisoners have to be tried in the criminal court, and consequently have to lie in jail during the recess of the court
 This is neither fair to the prisoner nor to the state. On the one hand it deprives man of his liberty and ability to earn a livelihood for those dependent upon him and imposes burden on the state in the way of feed bills. It has been suggested that the jurisdiction of the court of common pleas so ably presided over by Judge H. B. Abernethy and Judge c. w. Hickman, should have it's Jurisdiction extended to reach this class of offenses, and it is to be hoped that the incoming legislature will give this matter serious consideration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-11
Regarding Education

In this time when utilitariansm is pushed forward young men seeking an education along the lines of voca- tional work sometimes lose sight of the importance of all round culture. One of the greatest academic schools in the United States is that found at the University of Alabama admins tered by Dr. George H. Denny. The youth who matriculates there for the purpose of receiving a general educa- ton will attain ripe scholarship if he follows the course
 At the university also there is a great engineering school. Of the 12OO or 1900 students who will be enrolled this year good percentage of them probably a fourth or fifth-will give especial attention to technological studies. The boy who has been well prepared in an academic way can af- ford to put his mind principally upon the mathematical and technical side of the university course, but the youth who has not learned to write gram nautical English before he enters col. lege or university for technica course is at serious disadvantage.
 Here in Alabama there is more in terest in college education now thar in any previous year. There is great demand for educated men in every walk of life. The professional man o1 today is expected to be better educated than was the professional man of 1t or 20 years ago. And as for the tech nical man, he must be exceptional, we'll advanced if he would be able tt discuss problems on paper. Unless h' can do that he cannot rise above thu ordinary level. Hence it is that thu academic department of every college is of the utmost importance for thu practical youth who aims to be a me