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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16
COTTON MARKET

AMERICUS, Ca, Dec 16.-The cot
ton futures market today was devoid of
any feature of interest and hung fas,
to the low range of values reached yes
terday. The opening was at net loss
of ten points from yesterdays close.
During the session the January posi-
ton advanced six points, only to lose it
later, other options following the de-
cline as well.
The futures market was quoted as
fellows: Open Noon
January ..................1 1900 1901
March ..............,.. 1926 1927
May Observation-Disclosures. .12.5Q 1880
The Americas spots market is quot
cd as follows:
Fully good middling IL 1-2c
Good middling II 1-4cc
Fully middling lie
There is plenty cotton to be bought
but not at the present low level OF
values. The market today is feature
less and unchanged.
Closing Quotations.
The market at the close today had
dropped to the lowest point in sew
eral weeks with January at 11.93,
March 1920 and May at 1250c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16
M'kELLAR WINS OVER
PATTERSON In TENNESSEE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 49, =
= Kenneth d. Mcclellan, Tennes- \
see congressman, defeated former y
= Governor Patterson for the Unit =
= ed States senate in the election \
= yesterday. 1t was run-off be- y
= tween these two men, after SEN y
= ator Luke Lea had been elimin- =
7 ated from the contest. \
4 + y \ y 4 \ 4 \ y y \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16
CONDITION Of A. AzAR
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE
INJURED MAN NOT MOHAMMEDAN
AS REPORTED.

A. Azar, who is confined to the
Americas hospital from knife wounds
inflicted several days ago, continues
to improve slowly and his condition
is favorable.
Mr.. Azar is not a Mohammedan, as
enormously stated yesterday. Instead
he is a Christian and member of the
Syrian Catholic church during long
number of years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

All parties owing accounts to W. M
McGarrah, late Of said county, are re-
qnested to pay same to me at once, and
al parties having claims of any nature
are requested to present same to me in
the time required by law.
This the Gath day of Nov. 1915.
r. s, McGARRAH,
Power Of Attorney on Estate of w. M
McGarrah, Deceased.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

W. E. Jenkins, cashier of the Bank
CT Preston, was a prominent visitor
here yesterday evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Miss Louise Nell, of Atlanta, a
charming young daily much admired
here, is the guest of Miss Gertrude
Hudson for the holidays.
Fancy boxes of all kinds just receiv-
ed. Appropriate for Xmas trade. Miss
es Hay & Tillman. lott
B. e. Powell and Judge Ware G
Martin, of Leesburg, were in the city
Wednesday, on business.
Golden Oak and ahogany Daven-
ports at A. w. Smith Furniture Co.
John S. Hoge was among the several
Maconians coming to Amreeius this
morning on business.
Buy Dolly Madison Fruit Cake at
Aliens Drug & Seed Store.
Mercer Gay of Cuthbert, was in the
city yesterday.
Best engraving done at S. A. Dan
iels.
Ben G. Statham has come from At
lanta upon a visit in Americas, for
merly his home.
Chifforobes and Ladies' Desks; large
stock. A. w. Smith Furniture Co.
Il. H. McGillis made a business trip
up the Central yesterday.
Printzess- Goats and Suits; Trimmed
Hats Half Price. Sale now on. Ham.
Hons Store. 15-4t
Gasoline zoe per gallon cash, ut Ry-
lander's. Best grade, highest gravity
test. 1O-lw
Mrs. ]. R. Jordan and Mrs. Harry
Dixon came today in their car from
Ellaville, spending the day here N
holiday shopping.
$1.00 Tuxedo and Prince Albert
Smoking Tobacco in Xmas packages
at roc, at Aliens Drug & Seed Store.
Gasoline zoe per gallon cash, at Ry-
lander's. Best grade, highest gravity
test. 10-1w
Senator Charles r. McCrory, of
Schley, was in the city today, attend
ing the meeting of creditors Of the
defunct Bank of Southwestern Geor-
gia.
Partisan Ivory at right prices at S.
A. Daniels, the Jeweler.
Received today, shipment snap beans,
five quarts 25c; also Malaga grapes
zoe lb. Laney Produce Co. 1t
Co1 Iohn r Guarry of Montazunna
was in Americas today upon business
of Importance.
Cultivate Contentment.
Love the little trade thou hast
learned, and be content herewith
Marcus Aurelius.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16
THOSE WHO COME

otupx1nfHsa1non
Our store open evenings unit
Christmas. Come i'm and look around
5. A. Daniels, Jeweler.
w. E. Jenkins, cashier of the Bank
CT Preston, was a prominent visitor
here yesterday evening.
Fresh ORANGES at 15c and zoe doz
Apples at 10c and 15c doz. w. M. Tul-
lis. Phone 81. advt-15-tf
Frank Hooper is here from Atlanta,
catching his many friends Christmas
gift," and enjoying for a day the Yule-
tide season.
Haviland German and Austrian
dinner sets; at A. W. Smith Furniture
Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thornton, of
Preston, spent the afternoon shopping
in Americas yesterday.
Golden Oak and Mahogany Rockers
and Morris Chairs, at A. w. Smith
Furniture Co.
Postcard Albums given away to ev-
cry purchaser of fifty postcards. AL
lens Drug & Seed Store.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. RUSSELL came
from Preston yesterday with many
others from the capital city of Web
ster who were shopping here.
Printzess Coats and Suits; Ladies'
Trimmed Hats, all half price. Come
quick. HamiIton's Store.
A fresh shipment of feather boas at
special prices. Misses Hay e Till
man. loft
Misses Lille May and Thelma East
erlin will return from Cox College at
the weekend to spend the Christmas
holidays at home
Rugs and Art Squares; most COM
Llete stock in Americas at A. w. Smith
Furniture Co.
Globe Wernicke book cases in gold
en- oak and mahogany, at A. w. SMITH
Furniture Co.
Mrs. M. E. Forester and daughter,
Mary Lizzie Forester, of Leesburg,
visited Mrs. L. H. Kimbrough yester-
day afternoon while in the city.
Gasoline zoe per gallon cash, at Ry-
lander's. Best grade, highest gravity
test. 10-IN
Printzess Coats and Suits; Ladies'
Trimmed Hats Half Price. Sale now
on. HamiltOn'S Store. 15-4t
J. K. Forester, of Leesburg, was in
the city Wednesday.
Durham Duplex Razors 19c each,
while they last, at Aliens Drug &
Seed Store.
They're ali the go; have you got
yours? "Corsage Boquets," at Misses
Hay & Tillman. loft
DR.. Frank Cato has returned here
from a visit to Ann Arbor, Mich, and
Rochester, Wisconsin
The prettiest line of Layaliers ever
brought to town at S. A. Daniels, the
Jeweler.
w. S. Moore, County School Com
missioner, was here from Plains today
oil business.
DR.. Taylor Lewis was advised today
OF the serious illness of his father at
Mullins, S. c., and may be called
there.
Gilt Initial Linen Stationery, worth
SOC per box for 35c, at Aliens Drug
& Seed Store.
John Walters came over today from
Cordele to mingle with friends of his
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Our store open evenings until
Christmas. Come i'm and look around.
S. A. Daniels, Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Fresh ORANGES at 15c and zoe a do,
Apples at 10c and 15c doz. w. M. Tul
lis. Phone 81. advt-15-l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Col. John p. Query, of Montezuma
was in Americas today upon business
of Importance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Cultivate Contentment.
Love the little trade thou hast
learned, and be content herewith
Marcus Aurelius
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Received today, shipment snap beans,
five quarts Csc; also Malaga grapes
zoe lb. Laney Produce Co. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

John Walters came over today from
Cordele to mingle with friends of his
boyhood days and look after matters
of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Frank Hooper is here from Atlanta,
catching his many friends Christmas
Gift," and enjoying for day the Yule-
tide season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-16

Gilt Initial Linen Stationery, wort
SOC per box for 35c, at Aliens Drul
& Seed Store.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
WASHINGTON FREED HIS SLAVES
Excerpts from His Will Show Error in
Current News item.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: A news item in to-day's Tribune
headed "Ex-Slave III at 1922 recites that
"Nlrs Minerva Gilkes. whose father, Richard
Washington. was George Washngton's slave.
was taken TO Harlem Hospital" etc, etc. Il
is also stated that Richard Washington was
a stable boy at Mount Vernon" and after
the death of George Washington, he was sold
and went TO Petersburg, Va" where Minerva
was born, etc, etc.
This is on its face fictitious, for none Of
George Washington's slaves was sold after
his death. for the very good reason that they
were freed under the terms of his will.
As an evidence Of the Importance tha'
Washington placed upon the liberation OF his
slaves the item of his will in which they
we're TO be emancipated was written in the
second page of tina. document. which covered
no less than twenty-nine folio pages, written
throughout in his own hand AMI signed &c.
Washington" at the foot of each page. The
clause referred 70 s IS follows:
Item pom the decease Of my wifes it j.
my desire that all the slaves vh.ch | hold
in my own right shall receive their freedom
To emancipate them during her life would, tho
tsic) earnestly wished by me. be attended
with such insuperable difficulties, on account
Dover negroes, to excite the most painful
sensations not disagreeable consequences
from the latter, while both descriptions are
in the occupancy of the same proprietor.
This item is too long to quote in full in a
letter but Washington takes into consIdera-
tion the hardshps that might result to those
of his slaves who were in infancy, aged or
infrm or unable to support themselves, so he
L, IL %
they shall be comfortably clothed and fed
while they live" He also directed
that these young slaves be taught to read
and write and TO be brought up 10 some use
full occupation
Washington further stipulates: And
do hereby expressly forbid the sale or trans
portation out Of the said commonwealth lNir-
ginia) of any slave (5ic) | may die possessed
of under any pretence whatsoever. And do
moreover most positively, and most solemnly
enioin il upon my executors 10 see that
/ this clause respecting slaves and every part
thereof be religiously fulfilled at the epoch
at which it is directed to take place without
evasion. neglect or delay after the crops
which may then be on the ground are har-
vested particularly as it respects the aged
and inGrm." He also directed that "a regu-
lar and permanent fund be established for
their support so long as there are subjects
requiring it. not trusting to the uncertain
provisions to be made by individuals"
Martha, the widow of George Washington
manumitted all Of her slaves in 1901, about
a year after the death of her husband The
deed of manumission is recorded in the rec
ords Of Fairfax County, Va. in Liber &C
/ falio 323. W. LANIER WASHINGTON.
New York. March II, 1915.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
No Subject ior Satire.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: nave read with much interest all Of
the articles in Jour columns by Samuel Hop
kins Adams. | am heartily n accord with
the spirit and purpose of Mr. Adams's cru
,ade. as. believe, is every faiIminded and
honesty loving citizen, but there is one phase
Of his work that | cannot but deplore.
In each of his articles, in greater or less
degree, Mr.. Adams adopts an air of fppancy
or pseudo -facetousness that weakens greatly
the force Of his campaign Particularly is
this evident in his open Letter to Mr..
Hearst" The combating Of the exploitation
Of Ouack nostrums is subject that 10 me
seems 10 demand a serious tone, for the sale
of these so-called remedies menaces the
health and life Of many sufferers.
Clever satire. and Mr.. Adams is clever in
mis- use OF this form Of writing, is amusing
because OF its cleverness. But it is so clever
and amusing that the readers attention is
diverted from the writer's arguments and
preachments to his style. | confess | enjoy
Mr. Adamss articles as an example of the
satiric type of literature. but ! do not be-
lieye that he should allow himself 10 indulge
to so great a degree in the fippant STYLE In
which ne obviously revels that is. if ne
would gain the serious attention Of his read
ers that mis- crusade merits. +. s. COBB.
South Orange, y. j., March 6, 1915.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
IN DEFENCE OF ANARCHY
Society Breeds 1t by Refusal to Under
stand Itself, Says Reader.
Q Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Why is il that when man condemns
the political or social scheme in part as does
every reformer. every agitator of the palest
hue. every advocate OF something not in cN-
istcncc he is granted at least the right TO
be weighed and discussed, but when an indi-
vdual goes further and rejects that scheme
in toto he must be marked as either a de
generate. a criminal or a dupe? Spill the
word anarchist" anywhere and you conlure
the picture Of an unbridled assassin, moron
victim Of demcntia prTcOX anything save
the possibility of a man VINO, IN the ull
possession Of his senses, may have reacaeG
his conclusions with calm deliberations
Yet an acquaintance with anarchists who
belong to one of the New York groups, to tAe
Ferrer or Brcsci circles for instance, VIII
convince that these young men are not crooks
dogcnerates or simpletons. They are fierce
idealists, but they are not so foolish as to
believe that a bomb or two judiciously eX-
ploded will bring about the millennium. The
ovcrpowerng impression you gain from the
average Of these anarch SITS is intelligence
blazing intelligence. Here are persons who
hate the system in which we live, know why
they hate il, have a scheme too nebuous, it
is true) to replace il and believe that the
most fruitful way 10 gain their ends Is by
unremitting agitation caustic criticism, per
sistert educational propaganda.
Every art. science or movement draws its
imperfect converts those few too weak too
i'll balanced, too i'll informed 20 do it justice.
This seems TO have been the case with the
pair who. we hear tried to blow up 81. Pat
rck's Cathedral. They are, | am told, two
recent adherents of one of the New York
groups who, had they exposed their plan to
any Of the more experienced in the circle,
would have found it cmphatcally opposed as
4 thing that certainly must do their cause
far more harm than good
Il never occurs to these people who neatly
classify anarchism with assassination and
degeneracy that they themselves and their
attitude may be the reason why this alarm
ing fuse sputters persstently down at the
foundation of the social fabric IL never
occurs TO them 10 examine not the anarchist,
but the world in which he lives. We may
Church of the Messiah last Sunday evening
be approaching another French Revolution.
but We do reproduce one condition preceding
revolution we have a society whose incapac
itv or refusal 20 understand itself, 10 take
any fundamental criticism Of itself seriously,
| is encouraged into a virtue by some of our
most influential organs Of public opinion.
ETHELBERT WALDRON.
New York March IS, 1915.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
Making Co-education Harmless.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: May append a note to your edi-
torial OF March on Radcife's victory in
the joint Harvard and Radcliffe playwriting
contest? You refer to a dissertation against
co-education appearing in a London paper
lin which it was argued that the feminine
mind. in maturing so much more quickly than
the masculine. put al a decided disadvantage
the boys in a co-educatiOnal elias sroom
Inundated them. and inclined them TO
feminine dictation for the rest Of their
lives The argument reminded me Of very
similar one made nearer home not so very
long ago.
When Tufts College abandoned co-educa-
tion substituting the plan of two allied col
leges), one of the leading reasons officially
given for the change by President Hamilton
was lin his own words as follows;
The tendency Of women 10 enter courses in
which from the nature of the subject and
their natural aptitude and ability they will
secure high marks, coupled with the general
desire of women for high marks This Sc.
cures TO the women students higher aver
age standing than the men, and consequently
a rather dIspropOrtionate part OF the awards,
prizes and prestige which under co-educstIon
are always awarded in common for both men
and women
The cause assigned by Presiden' Hamilton
for the women's higher standing IS rather
obscure. 1t sounds a little If he were say
ing that women get high marks because they
have a tendency TO get high marks lqua est
IN els. etc.. The consequences he leaves TO
the Imagination; no doubt we are meant 20
apprehend some such evils are pointed
out BY your London writer.
But whatever the causes and Whatever the
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
The Thompson-Bewley Cannery Bill.

Let children toll lest the berries spoil,'
Fruit Of the vine. Of earth of sun,
Through growing fingers the juices run
From drowsy dawn to the set Of sun.
Let children toll lest the berries spOil.'
Since fruit Of mans body was set on high
Has ever been heard a more ribsld cry?
ID out Of bed 10 her canning shed
Let your woman go eer the stars are set;
Yesterdays fruit is not rotten yet
Last nights sleep is not taken yet,
Let women toll lest the harvest spoil
But shallow runs milk in a mothers breast
Where laws decree she shall never rest.
Bear and toll. rear 10 MOL,
Scatter your coins Ike evil grains.
Forge fresh links in laborer's chains,
Perish the race so trade remains;
Winter fruits are the rich mans spoil.
But listen, oh. buyer! You who shall cat.
Doth a stunted child make the vintage sweet
MARGARET CHANLER ALDRICH.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
The First Test.

Al the meeting of the Board Of EST
r,oto and Apportionment this afternoon
the members of the fusion administration
will have their first opportunity TO
demonstrate whether they view the IN
terests of this town from a partisan or
non partisan standpoint.
II has been proposed at Albany that
a direct tax orS1S,000 900 be levied this
year OF this tax the citys share would
be. Sl3, 100000 Such tax is unneccs-
sary, and it is devised simply to serve the
political end of certain Republican leaders.
II is conceivable that the Republicans
in the Board of Estimate will feel that
their first allegiance is to the upstate Re
publican organization rather than to the
citizens of this town. Such belief will
disclose itself in any attempt to confuse
and break down the effort to save the tax
PAYERS of New York City from burden
more than usually grievous in this un-
fortunate year.
Such course is conceivable. hut its
consequences should be unmistakable to
those who elect to adopt it. The Tribune
does not believe that the voters Of this
town will soon forget the action OF a
public official who places personal or
political considerations above the interests
of his own city and constituents and en-
deavors to forward a plan to muct the
taxpayers of New York.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
Washington Headquarters In New York

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: New York City bought the historic
house at Tooth Street and Edgecombe Avenue
for the reason that Washington made it his
headquarters and with no reference to othe,
associations.
The last name Of the house was Earle
Cliff. and no one more than it's owner, Cen
eral Earle, desired that it should be acquired
by the city and called Washington's Head
quarters.
Cheap jcsts as 10 the many places where
Washington slept" cannot impair the force
Of facts. As the Revolutionary War was
waged in many states there are, naturally,
many places officially associated with Wash
ington and his generals, but this house is
the only headquarters in New York City. and
therefore distinctive.
When the pilgrmages to Mount Vernon
cease or when water runs uphill We may
then attempt TO stem the tide of American
feeling for every spot officially associated
with Washington.
MRS. T. II. BOORuAN,
Regent, Fort Washington Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution.
New York. March II. 1915.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
To Scotland and VIII Irwin.

To the Editor OF Inc IrlOune.
Sir: The graphic article by VIII Irwin IN
YOUR issue Of the 18th inst, on the battle of
Ypres, telling "how British heroism, at awful
cost. closed the iron ring about Germany
will be interesting to many Of your readers
as the very best bit of war news yet appear
ing in any paper in this city. and source
Of saddened pride to those of them who are
Brtons and have lost dear ones IN that
dreadful "shambles."
| have some very near to me doing their
share on land and sea; and felt the Scotch
blood leap in a. my veins" on reading Irwin's
thrilling article. I am sending The Tribune
containing it to an old friend of my grhood
days. the Hon. Senator J. c. Stewart Of
Mount Stewart, Queensland.
That description of "a thin British line
holding it's own against vastly superior
forces" reminds one Of that famous thin red
line of Scottish HighIanders led to victory
BY Sir Colin Campbell in the Crlmean War,
and led 20 victory again at Lucknow.
Who're every regiment sent by Britain to
the front has done so bravely and lost so
heavily il must seem cruel to make dis
tinctiOn but claim the palm for Scotlands
gallant sons 40 other part Of the empire
has made so many sacrifices In one lone
part Of Scotland. out OF a population OF
1000, 800 we're with the colors in October,
1914. They are nearly all gone, never to see
their hills and glens again
We all knew that the losses were heavy at
Ypres. but not until now did We hear Of that
famous Scottish regiment going in LOO
strong and only seventy-three coming out"
Scotland forever
MRS. J. B. CAMPBELL.
Brooklyn, March l9. 1915.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-23
Pasted JeUelS
WORKING AT HOME.

Did you ever, o worker IN an ONCE n"u
yourself compelled to take your WofA
home with YOU? 1t is a joyous STUNT
or at least it is a valuable experience
Suppose you step off the porch and Spfsn
your ankle, and it becomes necessary io'
you to remain in the house for a few dsys'
You can i'll spare the time from your dai'
labors; why not work at home? You arc
assured that it will be easy and pleasant
and you allow yourself to be kldded 10"
believing it.
AS soon as the girl finishes with ne
breakfast dishes, she will sweep and dus'
this pleasant front room, and when
aired out she will move your type"r''e'
in there, and then you can work Just q
well as if you were downtown-hetter' "
fact, for you won't have all those in~''
ruptions that occur in Offices; no calle'''
no telephone, and you won't have to 9
out for luncheon, and everything VIII ~
brought to you. Oh, fine
Breakfast is a little later than Usual
because since you are not gong COVE
town there's no need for hurry. l@
dishes are done and the pleasant room
ready for your occupancy by 1880 !"
typewriter is put on a sewing table; SUB"
paper is found; your pipe is brought iV1
are ready to begin. Now is the time ~
original work, all right--there IS no F''
with any leftover jobs to give you
start; nothing but blank paper aho
chair too low and table too high. i0'
can't even look over your morning man
there is nobody to send for II. You ."
out of tobacco-but wait till school Is W.
for noon and the children can get some
Well, here it is 80 and not Na
done. Grit your teeth, knit your of0'.
and think! Mind a blank? or coarS
is, under all these strange surroundns.
and handicaps. And when people c'"-
into the pleasant room. as they must Nv,
time to time, they tiptoe aggresSWeY
say "Sh-sh-h, Don't disturb father
working"
There's no use in continuing TINS
narrative. You may not be bothered VI ~
afternoon, but its not real work that y.
do. Things are so different In your opI
YOU wouldn't look out of the window ~
fire engines went past; at home you a''
that you have wasted fifteen minus
watching two little girls skipping rF.
Ted Robinson in The Cleveland fS@
Dealer.