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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20
ORIENTAL CITIZENS
SHOW PATRIOTIC GENEROSITY

Picking, Feb. 19.-While the great
bankers Of Europe were getting their
heads together, weighing the value of
China's vast salt deposits and wonder
ing whether Yuan Shih-hai and his
coEfreres of the Chinese republican
administration could get along without
mora European money in the Picking
treasury, from all parts of China silver
coin and copper cash came by rail,
junk, wagon aud "coolie" power to the
yaman of the ministry of finance. And
so it was that 1914 in the calendar Of
the occidental nations was opened by
China, square with the world Of
mammon," On Jan. / of this year ev-
cry debt due was paid to the last
cent.
This feat was not accomplished with
out many sacrifices. And many re-
markable messages are on file, testify
ing to the patriotic generosity of Chi
nese, rich and poor official, profession
al, commercial and laboring class.
Tien Wen-li, civil governor of Shan
tung, telegraphed to President Yuan
that in view of the national necessi-
ties, he had RENTED 100000 to Pc
king. "Stantung, ITSELF" he wrote, lis
in need of money and l send this sum
not because Shantung is able to af-
ford it, but | want to set an example,
so that other provinces may come to
the aid of the government"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

Throttle Catarrh! Get Rid of 1t!
oranes. Their mucous Innings lose
tone, secrete unhealthy lubricants, and
these affect all the rest of the body.
The way to overcome catarrh. il to
get your blood full of active, red cor
puscles. And this you can do by TAX
ing S. S. S., the famous Georgian rem
edy, that all the civilized world rec
oGnizes.
S S. S. is taken into the blood,
spreads its influence over every organ
in the body through all the veins
and arteries, enables all mucous sur
faces to exchange infiammatory acids
and other irritating substances for
arterial elements that effectually
cleanse the system and thus put an
end to all catarral pollution. s. S. S.
cleans out the stomach of mucous
accommodations, enables only pure,
blood making materials to enter the
intestines, combines with these food
elements to enter the circulation and
in less than an hour is at work
throughout the body in the process Of
publication.
You will soon realize it's wonderful
influence by the absence of headache,
decided clearing of the air passages,
steadily improved nasal condition.
and a sense of bodily relief that proves
how completely catarrh often infests
the entire system. You will find S. S. S.
on sale at all drug stores. For special
advice on any blood disease write in
confidence to The Swift Specific Co.,
G-13, Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. Do not
delay to get a bottle of S. S. S. Of
your druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

the Moultrie Packing Co., the Colquitt
County Cooperage Co., of the Moultrie
Chamber of Commerce since its organ
ization eight years ago, and he is prob
ably the largest individual naval
store operator in the South.
Mr.. Vereen was the originator of the
federation of Georgia Chambers OF
Commerce out of which grew the
present state chamber organization,
and was it's first president He is a
man of ability, fine poise and is said to
be an excellent speaker, and he has
been so absorbed by his varied bust
ness interests that he has had hereto
fore neither time nor opportunity to
engage in politics.
Thad Adams of the Moultrie ObserV-
er, who accompanied the Moultrie
party, said the south Georgia friends
of Mr.. Vereen mean business and that
they will make every possible effort to
secure his appointment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

substantially what Shylock said, ex-
cept that he used Shakespearean lang
uage instead OF the vernacular.
The victim was named Charles Con-
ey, and that he did not bleed to death
was a marvel, for Clark, no more than
Shylock possessed the art of carving
human flesh without taking blood al
ong with it. But AZ stitches saved
Conveys life, while Clark is held on a
charge of assault with intent to muir
der.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20
LOCAL NIMRODS
PREPARING FOR
CLOSING SEASON
ONLY EIGHT DAYS REMAIN
Americas Hunters ObGyGd the
Law

Americus sportsmen, generally
speaking, now look the other way when
a dove flies past them, as the majority
OF them will respect the national law
which declared the season for shooting
doves as closed on Monday last, 10th.
Partridges and turkeys may be killed
until the end of next week-March 1st,
on which date all shooting of game
closes.
The state game commissioner says
that there has been a strong sentiment
throughout the state for the strict en-
forcement of the law, and that he has
thi unsportmanlike method caused the
Consequently comparatively few ar
rests have been made.
In one or two sections of the state.
however, there has been some trouble
about the unlawful batting of ground
for doves, and the shooting over baited
ground The slaughter of birds by
his unsportsmanlike method caused the
game commissioner to offer a special
reward of $25 for arrest and conviction
of any batter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20
new CANDIDATE FROM SOUTH
GEORGIA OFFERED FOR SENATE

business man rather than to polite
ian, and in Mr. Vereen they feel con-
fident they have the right man.
Mr.. Vereen is not politician and
would not under any circumstances, it
is stated make the race for the long
term; but he would enjoy the honor Of
the appointment until November, and
his friends are anxious to see him get
it. A native South Carolinian, Mr..
Vereen engaged in business in Atlanta
more than thirty years ago, but soon
went to South Georgia where he enter
ed the naval stores business, and has
built up a splendid fortune. He is in
terested in all the large enterprises in
his section, being president of the
Moultrie Banking Co., the Moultrie
Cotton Mills, the Moultrie Grocery Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

cred oil paintings and inscriptions dat
ing from about 200 years after the
death OF the Apostle Paul.
In some of the dynastic cemeteries,
pottery and Inscriptions in Hebrew
were found among the tombs. DR.. Co.
burn says that in many instances
rames carved upon the tombs Were
names which appeared in the Bible
His archaeological discoveries are very
recent, and will, it is believed, have
far-reaching significance in helping
further establish the historical truth
Of the Scriptures.
Some of DR.. Coburns discoveries
will be made known to the world for
the first time in his Bible Conference
lectures. He has been Connected for
years with archaeological expeditions
engaged in original research in Egypt,
and other oriental countries. His pres
ence in Atlanta and the South will be
an event of scientific as we'll as pro-
found religious interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

Cobb, Ga, Feb. 10, 1914
In response to a challenge from the
Plains correspondent, we are sending
a few items from the Cobb Academy.
On Thursday, 18th, Georgia Day,
was celebrated with appropriate ex-
ercises. Ths following program was
rendered:
Song America"
Georgia Historical Chart Exercise.
Concert Recitation.
Recitation-"My Native Land"
Wilma Hill.
Recitation-"Poor White Trash" -.
Florence Hooks.
decentralization Land"
Nettie Lou Howard.
Recitation-"So Song of the Chattahoo-
chez" Ruth Liggin.
Georgia immigration Dialogue
VIM. Hill, Walter Hill, Emory Cock
Douglas Cooke, Tesse Cooke, Eu-
gene Russell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

One thing about a widow signing up
contract to quarrel for life is that
HE doesn't have to act like an amateur
she is already sufficiently rehearsed,
j hen her husband has been hearsed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20
DIR. COBURN Will TELL Of
HIS DISCOVERIES IN EAST
Noted ArChaeOOgSt viii Attend Bible Conference at
Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle and Exhibit CuFiOS UD-
GarhGd in Holy Land. Lecture viii Be Of Scientific
as Well as Religious Interest

Atlanta, Feb. 19.-(SpeciaD-H
he found the Oldest pair of shoes in the
world, buried in the sands of the Arab
ian desert, near the site of ancient
Babylon, will be told at the Atlanta
Bible Conference by the famous arch
aeologist, DR.. Charles NJ. Coburn. He
has the shoes, which he brought back
tc America after his recent expedition
in the orient
DR.. Coburn will also bring with him
to Atlanta a wonderful amethyst neck
lace which he dug up among the ruins
Ct the same ancient civilization. 1t was
probably worn by some fair Babylonia1
maiden in Biblic times. The necklace
is As inches long, and though the low,
ely form it once adorned has been
Gust these many thousand years, the
jewels still retain their beauty.
In other excavations which will be
told about by DR.. Coburn at the Con-
ference here March 1 to 8, ne discov
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20
Negro Pulls Merchant of
Venice Stunt On Street

Atlanta, Feb. 19.-Fllowing the ex-
ample of Shylock, but carrying out
his intentions with a good deal more
of bravery than did the Venetian usur-
er, Will Clark, an Atlanta negro, tried
to cut the heart out of a man who owed
him two dollars, yesterday afternoon
as part payment of the debt.
I'll have a hunk of your meat if /
can't get the money" said Clark as
he whipped out his razor, which was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20
Catarrhal
Fever Cured
Most Colds, Chills, Fever,
Cough and Sore Throat
Result of Catarrh

Most of the colds, catarrh, sore
throat, lip sores, bilious fever and
chilIs are the result of inflamed MEM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-20

The young men o. valdosta are ask
ing the citizens for a modern Y. NJ. C.
A. building. Valdosta men will change
our opinion of that hustling little city
If they fail to provide for their young
men.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
"A Professional Beggar"

Give me some water, lady, please"
These words were spoken by little
girl, in whose mean garments and
dirty face the signs of poverty were
easily denoted. The person addressed
was young girl standing in the
doorway OF confectioner's store.
The girl smiled kindly and told the
child to follow her into the store
Without waiting for the water, the
child continued, And Use hundry,
too"
The girl stared at the child in sur
prise. Then, why don't you go
home and eat?" she inquired.
The door is locked and / can't get
into the house, the child replied
The wistful little face went to the
heart of the girl.
Where is your mother?'
II don't know. My mother, she
never comes home no more"
Then where do you stay?'
I'm the streets, of course, and Use
hundry,' she reminded.
The girl thought q moment, and
then taking the child's hand she led
her out of the store and into a deli
catessen store, where she bought the
child q sandwich. She snatched the
sandwich and without even O. thank
you," walked out of the store and
down the street before the girl could
call her back. The girl started after
the little figure, but the little bundle
of rags turned around and taking the
meat from between the pieces of
bread, crammed 1t into her mouth and
threw the bread away and then,
smiling, oh, such mischievous, cum
ming smile for such a little face, she
turned around and walked away.
HENRIETTA GLICKMAN,
% Clayton ST.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
Lincoln Comforted Soldier

A day in May, 1868, found Lincoln
visiting a camp hospital. He had
spoken cheering words OF sympathy
to the wounded as he proceeded
through the various wards.
Now he is at the bedside of YER
mont boy of about sixteen years of
age, who lies there mortally wounded.
Taking the dying boys thin, white
hands in his own, the President said
in a tender voice: well, my boy,
what can do for you?n
The young soldier looked up into
the Presidents kindly face and
asked: Wont you write to my
mother for me?"
THAT 1 WILL" responded the Presi-
dent, and, calling for writing ma
terials, he seated himself by the side
of the cot and wrote from the boys
dictation, 1t was a long letter, but
he betrayed no sign of WEAKNESS, and
when it was finished he arose, saying
II will post this as soon as l get back
to my office. Now, is there anything
else l can do for your"
The boy looked up appealingly to
the President. Wont you stay with
iiS he dSheus uO Whit u HOiu
on to your hand"
Mr. Lincoln at once perceived the
lads meaning. The appeal was too
strong for him to resist so he sat
down by his side and took hold OF
his thin hand. For two hours the
President sat there patiently, as
though he had been the boys father.
When the end came he bent over
and folded the pale hands over the
young soldiers breast, and left the
hospital in tears.-Christian Herald.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
from yesterday

Dorothy and Davie eyed the pups
with interest. The little brown one,
that wasn't really brown at all
claimed most of their attention, for,
as Davie had declared, he was the
incest one Of all.
Didn't l tell you that he had a
fine white collar and funny tail?
And Just look at his eyes, Dorothy!
Don't you LOVE emf"
Dorothy admitted that she did.
IT like the way he puts his head
on one side, as If he just knew
everything" she cried as Johnnie
opened the gate; "let me hold him
first"
mo, 1 want to-" declared Davie,
but before he could reach for the
puppy Dorothy had him Struggled
close under her chin.
"You funny little fat thing" she
whispered, you're just a lovely
puppy, that's what you are, and
love you right now"
And, by way of reply, the puppy
stuck out his little pink tongue and
licked her cheek.
Dorothy drew back with a little
SILVER.
Don't do that again, you naughty
puppy! Your tongues all rough"
Master Puppy did do it again,
and again, just to show Dorothy
what a fearless little doggie he was,
and then he caught one of her curls
between his tiny white teeth and
began to jerk 1t, while Davie and
Johnnie watched and grinned their
admiration.
II know a good name for him"
said Johnnie its Nipper, cause he
nips everything.
"That is a good NAME" cried
Dorothy with enthusiasm, land
that's just what We'll call him, and
then, Davie, you and / won't be
quarreling bout who should name
him"
"All right" said Davie with
little frown, "Nipper's a good name,
but l wanted to name him Sport"
Dorothy shifted.
Most every dog is named Sport"
said she, nose in the air, but l
never, never heard of one named
Nipper. Did you, Johnnie?"
Johnnie declared that he never,
never did.
IAN right, then" agreed Davie
sullsily. but the next dog | getll
be named Sport.
IF ever get one" he added
gloomily.
This reminded Dorothy of mother
Dear. and the fact that she was yet
to learn about the puppy. Dorothy
wondered if mother Dear would be
cruel enough to make them take it
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
James Birthday Cake

One day when James mother was
baking a cake Jane asked if she could
make one. Her mother said she
might when she was through. So her
mother mixed the dough and put her
cake in the oven, and then about
thirty minutes after she took nice
brown cake from the oven. Then she
let Jane have the rest of the dough,
and Jane baked little cake.
Her mother made the cake for
James birthday party. This was
going to be a surprise party, but Jane
did not know. Her birthday Is on
a Wednesday, and in the afternoon
little children came to the house, and
then James mother called Jane in
the dining-room, and she almost fell
back when she saw the cake with
light-colored candles on it. She got
a nice, big doll from her mother and
a big carriage from her father. But
she said the cake was best of all. The
children played games all afternoon.
and then they went to the table.
When the party ended they got ready
to go home, and they all said it was
the best time they had yet.
EVELYN HALLER, age 10.
9S South Grove street
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
Gulls Keep Eagles Away

In Foula, one of the Shetland is
lands, the natives make a business of
rearing skau gulls in order to rid the
island of the eagles that congregate
there and commit many depredations.
The magnificent red sandstone cliffs
that skirt the northwestern coast be-
came a favorite haunt of the eagles,
and in this inaccessible spot they in
creased so rapidly that they became
a terror to the farmers and fishermen
who dwell on this isolated spot.
The skau gulls are also strong and
fierce and the inveterate foes of the
eagle.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
Toe Dancing 1000 Years Ago

Toe dancing is not comparatively
modern French invention. as Is pop
ularly supposed, since a piece of
Egyptian pottery over 1000 years old,
now exhibited by the Institute of
Archaeology in London, shows a girl
taking such steps in modern ballet
style.
The antiquity of toe dancing is only
one of the things revealed by the
Egyptian collection brought from Me-
roe. in the Soudan. by Professor John
Garstang. Stones of astronomical
buildings. they show considerable
knowledge of the heavens. On one
stone was sketched an instrument for
measuring angles and taking eleva-
tons, while another drawing tends to
show that an effort was made to
measure the circumference of the
moon. Certain marks measuring the
shadows of the sun indicate an effort
to get the latitude and longitude of
Meroe.
An entirely new language, which is
at present a mystery, was also dis
covered by archaeologists here in
certain inscriptions.-Exc
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
Silver Tissue
Is Popular

green and pale pink will glorify a
piece of silver tissue until 1t resembles
nothing so much as a captured prism
glittering from behind an evenly
woven skein Of frost work.
gown of such fabric will possess
an ethereal beauty difficult of descrip-
ton, and vet many of the most eff
fective of the new evening gowns
received are made of this material,
says the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Cabot Soeurs used it first, then
Doieullet, Lanvin, Georgette. Cheruit
and other large makers including
Berchoff David, followed the lead.
Silver cloth is used for a gown by
Callot, with the skirt yelled with
white silk net and in full-lengthened
tunic type. The hem is edged with
an appliqued flower trimming made of
the metal cloth and outlined with tiny
crystal and gold beads.
Aside from these exquisites of the
dress fabric world there are worthy
accompaniments in the new pastel
shaded brocades and in the chiffon
velvets as we'll.
A gown of mauve-c olored brocade
is made with an apron and bib over
skirt of deep purple tulle.
A sash of black tulle depends from
the centre of the back and is weighted
by long fioor-reaching tassel of sill
yer and mauve- colored beads.
The single ostrich feather headdress
trimming is one of the new motifs
for evening wear being advanced.
1t may be mounted on a single
bandeau of crystal beads or be affixed
by a band of velvet ribbon, either
black or colors
Other couture ornaments for eve
ming dress are tiara shaped coronet
effects intended to be worn with the
new method of arranging the hair.
and in this event slipping down over
the hair to a well forward position
over the forehead
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03

back, after they had held it and
learned to love it.
II guess we'd better be going"
she said, cause mother, she-she
don't know about the dog and may
be she Won't let us keep it, Could
could you let us just borrow 1t, to
show to her? Wen bring you the
quarter right straight away if she'll
let us keep it,"
Johnnie hesitated.
why don't you give me the quar-
ter now?"
cause it's out of our banks, and
maybe you won't give it back to us
If we have to bring the dog back"
said Davie with his usual tact.
johnnie turned very red. and
Dorothy cried
For shame, Davie"
We'll, | don't care" Davie pout-
ed, shifting from one foot to the
other. that's true, Dorothy, and
you know it."
But it's not a nice way to saw
it," declared Dorothy. Now we're
going to give Johnnie the quarter,
ana If mother makes us give the
dog back he'll give it to us won't
you, Johnnie?"
III give you twenty cents of it"
said that young man.
Twenty cents? W-why?"
Cause five cents II be for hiring
him., said Johnnie triumphantly.
Money was scarce with Johnnie. YOU
see, and he was forced to drive a
bargain. He was what some people
call shrewd.
Dorothy thought this over and ad-
mltted that he had a right to de-
mand the five cents
guess We IL keep the dog.
though she declared; mother II
be sure to like him." And, hold
ing Nipper close to her, she went
through the gate, calling to Davie
to give Johnnie the twenty
cents.
Davie obeyed sulkily, but he
cheered up as he hurried after her.
FOR Nipper's bright eyes were look
ing at him over Dorothy's shoulder.
Isn't he IA peach, Dorothyl"
Dorothy looked at him in reproof.
You mustn't say peach Davie.
Mother doesn't like us to use slang
But he is one though, isn't hei'
Ana she gave Nipper such a hearty
mug that he squeaked like a little
rubber DOLL at which Dorothy and
Davie laughed heartily.
Mother Dear was on the porch
looking pale and worn. She had
had a headache.
Mercy me-" said she to nurse
Nellie, what are the children
bringing home now"
ITO be continued.D
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
Probably.

At dinner one evening a discus
sion arose about the peculiar customs
in foreign countries. One gentleman
told of the Chinese customs, which
are nearly all the exact reverse OF
our own. "They use white for mourn
ing, black for rejoicing and mourn at
a birth while they rejoice at DEATH"
he remarked. 1.-THE needle of their
compass points to the south, and they
draw the saw toward them to cut.
These customs may easily be account
ed for, but there remains one which
cannot explain. Why do they take
their soup at the end of the meal in
stead of at the beginning"
Another man ventures, ITO fill up
the Chinks, probably, "-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
Decorating for a Golden
Wedding

Dear Margery Doom:
Once more / come to you for aid.
and this time | want some of your
ideas about decorating a house for
a golden wedding. Please do not
suggest anything that will cost
much. We want to make the table
look pretty but haven't a great deal
of money. 1t is to be a dinner for
sixteen people, and the table will be
oblong when the leaves are in it.
Thanking you in advance,
DAUGHTER.
Nature herself is with you. What
prettier decoration could you find
than the golden rod, which is
in the height of its glory now? Great
armfuls may be yours for the pick
vase or bowl filled with it for the
centrepiece, and sprays of the
flower scattered over the table.
At the four corners of the table
have crystal candelabra or one can
dlestick of cut glass with yellow
candles and yellow silk shades in the
shape of a flower. Nothing is pref
tier than these yellow shades. AT
each place a yellow satin slipper
rests. filled with yellow buttercup
candies. A table near the door
should be filled with the boxes of
wedding cake and tied with yellow
satin ribbons. The initials of bride
and groom are interlaced on the box
in gilt, also the date of marriage
and the anniversary. The guests
take one before leaving.
If you feel that you cannot afford
the slippers you might have dainty
little yellow baskets filled with vel
low candies for favors They NAV
be made at home of crepe paper. |
would try to have the cake boxes.
however. If | were you. Let me
know If | can help you further.