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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
WOMAN AND Three
CHILDREN slain IN
MOUNTAIN Home

LURAY, Va, Jan. 6.--Four persons
were found dead with their skulls
crushed, in their mountain home near
here early today. They were Mrs,
Charles Burner, aged q, and her
three children, James, aged 5; Walter,
4, and baby, l year old.
Charles Burner the father, has dis
appeared. He was released recently
after serving sentence for felonious
assault.
The children apparently had been
killed as they slept, but there was evil
dence that the mother had fought des-
perately.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
GEoRGIA-sumter County.

Will be sold before the Court house
door in the City of Americas, Sumter
County, Ga, between the legal hours OF
sale, on the First Tuesday in Febru-
airy, 1915: One Chalmers thirty horse
power, five passenger automobile, and
one Buick Truck, model six, forty
horse power. Levied on as the prop
erty of Lawson Stapleton, Sa., and
Lawson Stapleton, Jr., to satisfy q
common law fl ia, issued from the City
Court of Americas, in favor of JASPER
L. johnson against Lawson Stapleton
and Lawson Stapleton, Jr. This jan
uary 6, 1915. @. w. FULLER,
Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07

Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1O:49 D. NJ, arriving Atlanta 6: % a.,
m. Connects at Macon with sleeping
cars to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi
cago, st. Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited leaving Americas
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for St Louis and Chicago
via Columbus and Birmingham at 1855
a. m.
For further information apply to j.
e. Hightower, Ticket Agent, Americas,
or j. w. Blount District Passenger
Agent, Macon, Ga. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
STORY Of THE FLOOD
IS RELATED IN A AN. Il
CONTINUATION OF RAIN AND GEN.
ERAL BAD WEATHER.

Americas, as during several days re-
Gently, continues to founder in the
mud, as the rain continues pitilessly
and the umbrella supply is not equal
to the demand. There has not been
ray of sunshine in week and it
would seem that the reported short
age of eleven inches in rainfall for the
past year was being paid now, with
compound interest. People cannot get
to town; town people cannot get out
to shop, and business suffers accord
ingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
500 Reward, 500

Tbe readers of this paper viii be pleased TO
karn that there Ia at least one dreaded disease
mat science has been able to cure In an It's
stages and that is Catarrh. Hairs CataTrh cure
Ia the only positive cure now known to the med:
icai fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease requires a constitutional treatment.
Taii's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the founoatiootn
Of the disease, and giving the patient strength
tnre In doing its work. The proprietors nave
40 much faith in its curative powers that they
oefer One Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails TO cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address r. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo. 0.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
.EORGIA. Webster County:

GEORGIA, Webster County:
Whereas, Mrs. Minnie McNeal, Guar
dian of Florrie McNeal Hill and G. G.
McNeal, has applied to me for a dis
charge from her Guardianship of F4os-
sic McNeal Hill and. G. c. McNeal;
This is, therefore, to notify all per-
sons concerned to file their objections,
if any they have, on or before the first
Monday in February next, else she
will be discharged from her guard
ianship as applied for.
This, Jan'y, 4, 1915.
]. R. STAPLETON, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
COLUMBUS FIRM IS COMING
To LOCATE IN AMERICUS

A we'll known Columbus firm of cleo
trical contractors, Levy & Morton, have
1t is said completed arrangements for
removal to Americas, where the firm
will be permanently located. The store
in the Windsor Hotel block. next that
of the Americas Public Service Co., has
been leased and the new firm will be
at home there within few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
GEORGIA. Sumter County:

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
To All Whom 1t May Concern: Gilt
ford Ragans having, in proper form
applied to me for permanent Letters
Of Administration on the estate OF Lou
Beatty, late of said County, this is to
cite all and singular the creditors and
next of kin of Lou Beatty to be and
appear at my office within the time
allowed by law, and show cause, ii
any thew can, why permanent admins
tration should not be granted to Cliff
ford Ragans on Lou Beaty's estate.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture this 4th day of Jan'y. 1915.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
RGIA, Webster County:

RGIA, Webster County:
,ereas J. W. Adams, Admb Nstra-
Est. of John Pace, represG- rs to
,ourt in his petition, duly fileH and
ed on record, that he has fully ad-
stored John PAGES estate;
is is, therefore, to cite all per-
concerned, kindred and creditors
how cause, if any they can, why
Administrator should not be dis
,ged from his administration, anc
i've Letters of Dismission on thC
Monday in Jan'y. 1915.
J.R. STAPLETON, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
7BoRGIA-sumter County.
Q. w. FULLER, Sheriff.

BORGIA-Sumter County.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Mamie Lowrery having, in proper
form, appled to me, for per-
manent Letters of Administra
ton on the estate Of Whey
Mitchell, late of said County, this is to
cite all and singular the creditors and
next of kin of Whey Mitchell to be and
appear at my Office within the time al
lowed by law, and show cause, If any
they can why permanent administra'
ton should not be granted to Mamie
Lowrery on Viney Mitchell estate.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture, this 9Th day of January, 1915.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
GEORGIA, Sumter County:

To ]. D. Pennington, as guardian OF
Matte Pennington Murphy, and Mary
Pennington Murphy:
Your wards, Matte Pennington
Murphy, and Mary Pennington Muir
ply, having applied to this court for
citation requiring you to appear and
make an account and settlement, you
are herbey cited to be and appear be-
fore this Court by ten o'clock in the
forenoon of the first Monday in Febur-
airy, 1915, to make settlement with
your said wards.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture. in open court.
This the 9Th day of January, 1915.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
GEORGIA. sumter County:

yUIAINVE OON'HENS
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the City of Americas, Sumter
County, Ca, between the legal hours OF
sale on the first Tuesday in February
1915, one certain pianola or self-play-
ing piano, levied on as the property OF
Miss Eva Hayes, to satisfy a certain
common law fila issued from City
Court of Americas in favor of the
e. E. Forbes Piano Co, against Miss
Eva Hayes.
This, Jan. 6, 1915.
Q. w. FULLER, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
@eD,o0Q. Dyspepsia
NS&S$ Tablets

will relieve your indigestion. Many
people in this town have used them
and we have yet to hear Of case where
they have failed. We know the for
mula. Sold only by us-25c q box.
Murray's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
.eQaI Advertisements


aGIA-Sumter County.
le Superior Court of Said County:
petition Of ]. R. Logan and
NJ. Andrews of Sumter County,
gia, respectfully shows:
l.
at they desire for themselves,
associates and successors to be
porated and made body polite
r the name and style of LOGAN
JDREWS," for a period Of twenty
e principal Office of said Company
be in the town of Plains, Sumter
ty, Georgia.
business to be carried on by said
ration is to be farming, sawmill-
\ nd merchandising.
y w.
capital stock of said corporation
be Forty Thousand ($40,000.00)
YRS, with the privilege of increas-
anne to One Hundred Thousand
l,0O0.09) Dollars. The stock to be
ed into shares Of $4,000 each.
amount of the capital stock to be
Dyed has been actually paid in.
loners further desire the right to
the subscription CT said capital
paid in money or property at a
Taluation.
v.
ey desire the right to sue, and be
to plead and be implicated; to
and use common seal; to make
.ws; to buy, hold and sell real
and personal property, and to do
perform all other things neces-
and suitable to the purpose OF
orporation. To execute notes, Sc
deeds and bonds as evidences of
tedness incurred, or which may be
red in the conduct of the affairs
corporation; to secure same by
age, secudity deed or other form
n under the existing laws.
VI.
erefore, petitioners pray to be in
rated under the name and sN e
said, with the powers, privileges
mmunities herein set forth, and
e now, or may hereafter be al
such corporations under the
Of Georgia.
w. w. DYKES,
Petitioners Attorney.
I'd in office this 30th day Of Dec.
H. e. ALLEN,
Clerk.
,GIA-Sumter County.
H. E. Allen, Clerk Of Superior
of said county, do hereby certify
he foregoing is a true and correct
of the application for charter of
az Andrews as the same appears
e in this Office.
mess my official signature and the
of said Court, this Both day OF
mber, 1914. H. e. ALLEN,
cunerior Court Sumter County Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
Ellav1lle
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

nothing has exceeded in pleasure the
barbecue given last evening at Castle
Hall by Mr.. ]. T. Royal complimentary
to the Knights of Pythias and their
friends. More than hundred guests
were present.
Pryor to serving the barbecue the
annual installation of officers occurred
the following being indicted into Of
fee:
c. c. Jordan, C. ); c. c. Wall, v. c.;
J. F. Cheney, Prelate; 2. K. Causey, K.
S.; c. S. Wall, NJ. W; Walter Jones,
NJ. A; c. T. Johnson, l. c.; o. T. King,
10. G.
One of lie most enjoyable enter
tainments of the season was the mas.
querade at which Miss Mervin John
son entertained on last Thursday
evening. More than twenty-five young
people appeared in masks and some of
the figures represented were indeed
Iludicious, Special melton should be
made Of Mr.. Harold McCrory as the
clown, Mr.. Burtin Bridges as the col
ored washerwomap, and Miss Mervin
Johnson as the young man from Broad
way. About ten o'clock the masks
were removed and delicious refresh
ments were served. Miss Johnson was
assisted in entertaining by her mother,
Mrs. Claude Johnson, and her aunt,
Miss Mary Harvey.
Mrs. ]. c. Cheney was on Monday
evening last hostess to the Daughters
of the Confederaey at her pretty home
On College street. In the absence of
the president Mrs. Rogers Williams,
Mrs. c. R. McCrory, first vice presi-
dent, led the meeting, At the conclus-
ion of the program, sandwiches and
punch was served.
The spring term of Crisp Institute
opened Monday morning last with
full attendance, several new pupils
being present. The efficient princi-
| pal, Mrs. E. R. Jordan, is to be con-
graduated on the success of the school
Mrs. Rogers Williams and children,
Kathryn and Scott, have returned from
Athens, where they spent the holidays
with Mrs. Williams mother, Mrs. T. j.
Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bridges were in
Americas Saturday, spending the day
with relatives.
Mrs. J. H, Edge, of Doerun, returned
to her home Saturday, after pleas
ant visit to her sister, Mrs. P. G, Moss.
Miss Matte .Cheyes, of Montezuma,
was the guest the past week of Miss
Mary Strange.
Miss Annie Taylor, of Wrightsville,
visited Miss Ida Munroe the past
week.
Mrs. M. L. Shealey, of Oglethorpe,
was the guest Saturday of Mrs. E. w.
Strange.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. B. Williamson, OF
Americas, visited relatives here this
week.
Mr.. George Dykes has returned home
after a pleasant visit to his parents
here.
Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Norton, of Buch-
anan, were the guests the past week
of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Collins have re-
turned from vcery pleasant visit to
Montezuma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Parks, of
IDEAL are spending few days in our
city.
MIR. A. A. Arlington was in Ameri-
Gus Monday.
Mrs. ]. r. Jordan and Mrs. H. F. Dix
on visited relatives in Buena Vista re-
Gently.
Mrs. Fannie Cheney spent Monday
night in Americas with her daughter
Mrs. James Williams.
Mrs. Harvey Hale and petite Kath-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07

1RGIA, Terrell County:
virtue of an order of the Court
ordinary of Terrell County, will
sold at public outcry on the first
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07

at they desire for themselves,
associates and successors to be
porated and made a body polite
the name and style of LOGAN
JDREWS," for a period Of twenty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07

aGIA-Sumter County.
le Superior Court of Said County:
petition Of ]. r. Logan and
NJ. Andrews of Sumter County,
gia, respectfully shows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
TRAINS DEPART.

For Macon, Augusta and
Savannah .............* 6:2S m
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ...........* 5:2O a m
For Albany, Dothan,
Leckhart, Troy and
Montgomery ...........F 2:l0 m
For Macon and Atlanta 2:05 p M
For Macon, Atlanta, Say
annah and Augusta ...*10:49 p m
For Columbus ...........* 3:45 p m
For Columbus ..........! $500 q m
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago .......* 1906 a m
For Albany ..............T 1:5O ID
For Albany and Jackson
Vile ................m..12 1880 q m
+Daily. Except Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
{. of(1a. R||y
HTEae Right Way"

Current Schedules, Corrected to Date,
Central Time.
From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon 80" 1880 p m
From Columbus and in
termediate points ...... *E:SO m
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ..............." lU:4S I'D
From Lockhart, Dothdn,
Albany, troy and Mont
?gomery ...............* 2:O5 p m
From Atlanta and Macon : 2:10 p m
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....* $50 q m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points .........! 7:lO m
From Columbus and in
termediate points ..... 10000 m
From Albany and Jack
sonY1lle ............... $500 iii
From Albany ............* 6:3S a m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07
| ].

principal Office of said Company
be in the town of Plains, Sumter
ty, Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-07

business to be carried on by said
ration is to be farming, sawmill-
! nd merchandising.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21

One lot fancy batiste, blue,
pink, lavender, black and white,
also fine assert
ment of lowered IL
patterns, this sale Z0(
at 4
One lot fancy voiles, French
ginghams, fancy It's
sues and figured ba-
tiste. Prices up to ~
Csc, this sale. -.
One lot fancy striped and fig
ured batiste, lawns
and ginghams. Val -
ues up to Csc. This ILL
odIc .......
One lot ginghams. The fam
Gus Red Seal brand,
very pretty assert H.
ment. Regular 15c
value, this sale. -.
One lot ginghams, in all the
staple patterns, reg
yss, ' choice ~ in CENTS ;si: &c
Sdlc
One lot French ginghams, a
nice assortment of
colors, 80 in. wide, IN
regular rs cents val Zu
ue. sale nricn
ALL OUR CURTAIN MA
TERIAL SCRIMS, MARQUI-
Settles, WOLFE AND FANCY
NETS, WILL BE SOLD AT A
BIG DISCOUNT.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21

One lot calicoes, in blue, red,
white and grey, a
large assortment.
Regular price &c, this IL
sale at
One lot embroidery edgings,
from 3 to inches
wide, in Swiss and "
cambria, values up TIC
to Csc, your choice.
One lot mercerized French
ginghams, small
checks, extra values, u
regular rs cents, this lI
sale at ...........
Unbleached sheeting, SO in.
wide, extra quality,
regular price 10c, o.
your choice in this OV.
sale at -.
One lot fine laces,
in dainty patterns, o.
values up to Is cents, Oe
this sale ..........
One lot laces in
cream, white and
ecru, your choice in ~
this sale, per yard.
One lot Powered
s s e: I'D! i 81 : :s:si;; l6c
zoe value, now at.
One lot white goods, fancy
striped and figured,
n and SO in. wide, IT,
values up to 35 cents, H.
sale price .........
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21
PettiC0atS

Ladies Petticoats, black, blue,
green and rose, made of sateen,
crepe and cOlOred heather bloom.
This sale at $50 discount.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21
Lace Curtains

A FINE ASSORTMENT OF
LACE CURTAINS, CREAM
WHITE AND ECRU, WILL BE
SOLD AT 1-3 OFF.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21

tan, blue, pink and
black, regular $500
value, your choice at
this sale for only.
One lot Soisette gOt
shades, pink, blue, re
grey, % inches wide,
fast colors, regular
80 cents value, will
be sold at.
500 yards Egyptian I
fine sheer material, ju
thing for nice cool
dresses. Come in all
color stripes. Regu-
lar 25 cents value,
sale price =.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21
Neck Wear

A fine assortment of ladies'
neckwear, the high French
ruche, the new military vests,
the new lace vestees, will all be
sold during this sale at " price.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21
Wash Goods

Fancy brocaded poplin, 40 in.
wide, a beautiful material in
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21
TOWeIing

Extra quality half
Bleached toweling, u
Is inches, regular OIL
12Hc value, now ;.
Bleached TOweling, 20 inches
wide, with blue bor-
s: : s: Is; +: + !; ::: :s: g: 10c
Crash toweling, Is inches,
half bleached, all lin
en-, regular 15c value, IL
your choice in this lC
sale at -.
Turkish Towels, extra large
size, heavy grade, %
by 43, regular 40c 'IV@
value. your choice in ZOC
this sale .........
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-07-21
Groceries

Best Grade Corn this sale at. ........... RI
Best Grade Bulk Coffee, regular 25c value, this O1 M
sale 5 lbs for pAsOO
ALL PLUG TOBACCO, 45c PER POUND.
Pears in SYRUP 3 Ib this sale. ........ 1Rr
Tomato Catsup regular bottle, for .. O.
Dried Apprieots, this sale at l2Hc
Corn Flakes, this sale, package at........ Rr
Lewis Lye this sale Observation-Disclosures. -
California Dried Peaches, regular price 15c, O.
Extra quality velvet finish toilet paper, -
roll, regular 1Oc, this sale at. Observation-Disclosures. ~
HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR BUTTER AND EGGS, AND
TAKEN IN AS CASH DURING THIS SALE.
Cow Brand Soda, 1Oc sze 6r
Bars Lenox Soap ............................ PIC
package Ivory Starch &C
15c Can Veribest Pork Beans .......... INC
lb. Can Sliced Pine Apple regular price 25c GOC
lb. Crawford Peaches, regular 25c price, GOC
25c package Corn Meal, &c
Csc Washing Powder, at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OC
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-06
QUITS HUSBAND FOR TRAMP
Woman Twice Crosses Continent With
Man Arrested With Her on
Serious Charge.

Portland, Ore.-After twice crossing
the continent in boxcars and eking out
a meager existence as a tramp with
Fred Halstead, Mrs. w. H. Slade, aged
thirty-one, walked from Oakland to
Portland, with Halstead and was ar
rested with him by Detectives Hyde
and Vaughn, who charge Halstead
with violating the Mann. white slave"
act. .... -
According to information received
by Detective. Captain Baty from True
Van Sickle, attorney, of Oakland, Cal,
Halstead caused the woman to desert
her husband and three children at
Oakland.
When they first fed, more than a
year ago, Halstead and the woman
worked their way to New York and
made the return trip in similar man.
ner. >,
Mrs. Slade is suffering from dislo-
cation of one of her hips, the result
of beating administered by .Halstead
when he found out she had written to
her husband.
Evidence intended to show that Hal
stead is guilty Of violating the federal
law was taken by the detectives and
turned over to the federal authorities.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-06
MEN BECOME MERE MACHINES
Soldiers In the Trenches Get Abso-
luteIy Dehumanized Under Con-
tinuous Fire.

Paris.-A motorcyclist who has
been in front Of the army and continu-
ally under fire writes as follows:
When they are in the trenches
with shells bursting all around, men
become mere machines. They get abb
solutely dehumanized under continu.
Gus fire. 1t is the only alternative to
going mad! One has no conscious.
ness Of danger, but obeys orders with
out realizing what they mean. One
forgets what death is.
When first l had to carry a dis
patch under fire / used to dismount
when saw shell burst on the road
ahead and wait to see IL more were
coming. Now l don't notice them
My comrade riding twenty yards be.
hind me was killed by a shell. but
the incident had no effect on my mind
We are no better than brutes on the
firing line"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-06
BOY HERO SAVES PLAYMATE
George Hughes, Ten Years Old, Res
cues Companion From Wheels
Of Railroad Locomotive.

Washington. Pa. - Ten-year-old
George Hughes proved himself a hero
when his playmate. Paul Enoch, OF
the same age, became entangled In
the wheel of a moving railroad loco
motive on the Waynesburg and Wash
ington railroad here.
The two boys were standing by the
track when Paul Enoch slipped and
his leg became entangled in the wheels
of the engine. Before it could be
stopped or anyone could reach him the
lad had been whirled around twice by
the wheels revolution. Then George
reached him and, grabbing his COM
panion by the leg, pulled him free and
saved his life.
The boy was unconscious when res
cued, but physicians, who were i'm
mediately called, said that his only
serious injury was a deep cash in the
right leg. George Hughes was pro.
claimed a hero by the persons who
witnessed the rescue. He could not,
however, understand that he had done
anything remarkable, and insisted that
he merely grabbed his playmate and
pulled him out of the wheel.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-06
Strange Chinese Beliefs.

Among the many extraordinary
customs of the Chinese is that Of
banding years together in groups Of
IL, called cycles" and naming each
year of the series after some animal
Thus the first year of a new cycle
Is the year Of the Rat. the second
the year Of the Ok, the third the year
OF the Tiger. Every Chinese born
In the year Of the Rat belongs to
the Order of the Rat, and so on. The
animal class of every Chinese man
and woman is thus recorded. and is
held to be Of great importance in
foretelling the future. Another curl
Gus fact about the Chinese reckoning
of time is that in the Celestial empire
child is held to be one year old as
soon as 1t Is born. With the absurd
superstition SO dear to the oriental
mind. a baby boy is frequently given
a girls name in order to deceive the
evil spirits. who. apparently, have an
Objectionable habit of making 1t as
hard as possible to rear a male child
successfully.