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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
SECRETARY GARRISON DISCUSSES
PHILIPPINES SELF-COVERNMENT

keeping two things constantly in mind:
One, the duty of the United States to
itself; and the other, its duty in view
of the pledges and assurance it has
made to the Filipino people.
"The United States has assumed re-
sponsibilities with respect to the Phil
oppines, which, in the highest spirit of
self-respect, it must discharge right
fully at whatever cost. 1t is a useless
waste of time to discuss whether we
should have acquired the Philippine
Islands, or whether having acquired
them, we should have set out upon the
course of improving the material pros
perity Of their people, educating them,
introducing means Of communication
and transportation and building up
commerce, internal and external, as
we have done. 1t is equally proftless
to discuss whether those who spoke on
behalf of the United States should
have made the repeated statements
concerning our attitude with respect
to the Filipino people, which state
ments are in their nature assurances
or pledges concerning our intentions.
We have done these things and must
abide by them. We have no right, now
to measure our duty or our obligations
by what would have been our rights
had We not pursued the course we did
pursue.
I'VE deliberately chose to assume an
enormous responsibility, with self
abnegation unparalleled, so far as !
know, save in the somewhat similar
case of Cuba. 1t was finally conceived
and it behoves the nation to see that II
is finally carried out. Ignorance and
prejudice increase the difficulty, and
attempts to reap partisan advantages
add to it.
Our citizens know so pitably LITTLE
about this great problem. They do no
realize, save in a very vague way, how
the honor of the nation-which is col
lectively their honor, thing which
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
How the Small Farmer May
Succeed Despite Low-Priced Cotton
Pres Andrew NJ Soue Georgia State College of Agriculture

acres should be devoted to corn, with
velvet beans, peanuts or cowpeas IN
the middles. AS soon as the oats and
wheat are ripe, the land should be
prepared thoroughly and sown to
peas or peas and millet for hay.
The cotton land should produce five
bales; the corn should yield at the
rate Of 35 bushels, making a total OF
$50 bushels for the eight acres. The
three acres of wheat should yield so
bushels of threshed grain; the five
acres of oats, 40 bushels per acre, or
200 bushels, all told. The Irish pota-
toes should yield 100 bushels and the
sweet potatoes 100 bushels. The gar
den should provide an abundance Of
food for the family and leave a con-
siderable surplus for sale.
Allowing a liberal rental and for
taxes and fertilizers, the. farmer
should have $500 at the end Of the
year to pay for his labor and that
of his family. In addition, he has
lived off the land and lived well. He
also has for the enrichment and main
tenance of the productive power of his
soil an accumulation Of IS to rs tons
of yard manure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
COST OF PRODUCING
COTTON IN GEORGIA

N. c. Murray Of the United States
Department of Agriculture estimates
that it cost to produce cotton at the
taking of the last census, which was
In 1910, 8.4S cents to produce pound
of cotton, which is virtually s IL
cents. He divides the cost according
to cents and decimals of a cent as
follows: fertilizer so, preparation SO,
seed .21, planting 10, cultivation 1853,
gathering 179, ginning SO, rent 1873.
miscellaneous 81.
The cost in Georgia Of raising cot.
ton is higher than in any other cot
ton producing state except Texas,
which is 1853 cents per pound. Other
Southern states are as follows: North
Carolina 822 cents, South Carolina 807
cents, Alabama 1872 cents, Louisiana
500 cents, Arkansas $40 cents, Ten.
uessee 8.19 cents, Oklahoma S.44 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
DON'T BE A GUTTER

he offers this bit of south advice:
circumstances he has
right Let
up without
knocks player
throw u
Neither should s
conflict play game
football player try back into the
though suffering
temporarily himself he stayed sldene
and infmty
enlargement
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
ENGLISH NAVY WILL
YET Be HEARD FROM
SAYS THIS OFFICER
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE query, so
often asked in the papers What Is
the navy doing?" is beginning to make
the navy people angry. One officer has
answered in the following manner:
1T is aggravating to hear the I'M
thinking person imply that we are do
ing nothing. Herr Balm, manager Of
the Hamburg-Amerika line, says we
are lurking in our harbors. Let me
say that from the first of August to
the middle of November my ship had
sailed 1900 miles, and we have never
been very far from the grand fleet. We
are playing our own game, not the
Germans. The unthinking ask why we
do not 60 in and attack Keil, Wilhelms-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
WHAT WILL RELIEVE
STOMACH TROUBLE
A Hard 0uestion-But This
Retired Ohio Farmer An
SWerS It-Mr. MatteSon'S
Statements Are Reliable.

Upper Sandusky, Ohio. -"I suffered
from nervous dyspepsia and stomach
trouble so that large Jumps would seem
to come up in my throat, and would get
so dizzy l could not stand up or even
see. l tried different remedies but
nothing seemed to help me until one
day my druggist told me about Vinol.
/ tried it and soon noticed an improve
ment and now | am well. - IRA 7.
MATTEsoN, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Vinol seldom fails to strengthen and
tone up the tired, overtaxed and weak
ened nerves of the digestive organs and
remove the cause of Indigestion and
soon enables the sufferer to digest with
ease the foods that once caused distress.
Vinol also creates a healthy appetite
and builds up the weakened rundown
system.
We have such faith in Vinol, our
delicious cod liver and iron tonic with
out oil, that we ask every person in this
vicinity suffering from nervous dyspep-
STA or stomach trouble to try Vinol on
our offer to return their purchase money
if it fails to benefit.
Hooks Pharmacy, Americas, Ga, and
at leading drug stores everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

the military regime by civilian com
mission giving the islanders control of
their local municipal governments and
gradually of their provincial govern
ment, placing Filipinos on the Com
cission, in the Supreme Court, and at
the head of executive departments and
finally, In 1907, establishing the AS
sembly composed entirely of natives
elected from the various districts. The
present administration reconstructed
the commission, practically the Senate
of the Islands, so as to give a majority
to the F1lipinos, and, the Secretary
continued, everything that has come
to hand is in entire justification Of its
wisdom and propriety."
Mr.. Garrison declared that the pres
ent bill was the result of the plans Of
the administration to take the next
logical step along the lines Of testing
the capacity OF the Filipinos for self
government.
I'VE have entire hope" he said, chat
the Filipinos will accept this added re-
sponsibility and make such good use
of the opportunity as to demonstrate
It's wisdom and prepare the way for
the next onward move"
He directed attention to the fact that
to the President Of the United States
was reserved the power to forbid the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
WHAT is THE PROPER
CROP ROTATION IN GEORGIA?
John r. Fain, Professor Agronomy,
Georgia State College of Ayr.

With the necessary elimination of
cotton from the farm program this
year, what other crops will be grown
and what rotation should be followed
to get the largest use of the land
and reduce its fertility least? Hay
must be considered as one Of the great
essentials in a rotation. Georgia
farmers should consider for this pur-
pose soy beans, COW peas, sorghum,
millet and sudan grass. The perma-
nent pasture should be assigned
place, the base Of which should be
bermuda grass with which is sown
white and bur clover and rescue grass
to increase winter grazing. Paspalum
grasses should be encouraged Of which
there are about go species growing in
the south.
The cereals should be given promi-
nence with the legume worked in as
frequently as practical. Each farmer
must face his own problem. Many
things enter into the consideration of
a proper rotation, such as the amount
Of live stock to be fed, the market adj
vantages for given crops, the adapta-
bility Of the soil to various crops, etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
SPENDING TINE

that just spend
wisely foolshso with time
may wisely fooshy Money squan-
ded found aganNoT with time divided into dol
they
spect mus present m in employment
spendthrits of time well o money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

haven, Cuxhaven and Heligoland. Not
much. We have our own plans, and
the Germans are certainly not going
to lure our splendid feet into their
Ihine-infested areas and under their
fotresses, with the added danger Of
submarines.
I'VE are not out to fight fortresses.
We are after their ships. Guns are
put into ships so that they can be NOV
ed about, and the Germans are not
increasing their efficiency by remain
ing under the protection of their forts.
We are adding to our efficiency every
day, taking every opportunity for the
practice of gunnery, the use of torpe-
does, and also battle tactics, practicing
under every condition of weather. AS
things stand, the seas are clear for
British trade. Let those who say we
are doing nothing imagine what would
happen if we were really doing moth
ing. What would become of our is
lands in that event?
Our time will come to get into the
limelight. Meantime, we are content
to watch and wait"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

A. P. Pike is now dairy expert as a
successor to the late j. w. Hart, and
has an assistant, Mr.. Howell. These
gentlemen will give their entire time
to visiting dairymen, assisting them in
meeting their problems.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

One Turk and one Chinaman are
specializing In cotton at the Georgia
State College of Agriculture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

enactment of any bill even though it
be passed by the legislature over the
veto Of the Governor-General, and that
trade relations between the United
States and the Islands still would be
subject to the final decision of Con-
gress.
ut is difficult to see what proper
objection can be made to the provis-
ions OF the bill ITSELF" said the Secre-
tary In conclusion. IF we consider 1t,
as l have insisted before that we
should, in view of our duty to our
selves and to the Nation and in view OF
cur obligations to the Filipino people,
as made on our behalf by those speas
ing for us, we find that it fully meas
ures up to our obligation in each re-
spect. Good faith to those to who we
have pledged ourselves requires us to
stay as long as we must; and good will
to the Islander, in accordance with our
pledges and assurances requires us to
stay no longer than is necessary to
test and reach conclusions as to their
capacity in managing their own af-
fairs"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

Bell and their When
married. said Belle
that its shall
ray man morning" ooh, that's all right"
piled Ben don't time?
belong to a A. Hitchcock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

The College of Agriculture is now
operating It's new green house and Is
specializing on winter vegetables.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

WANTED-Bu individual to read meters in sorority
houses We haven't CoMichigan
Gargoyle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11
The ounIns rhs, Does No, At,.e. Ths Heed

Because OF its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMo DUMMIES better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature OF L. w. GROVE. 2Scs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

grabbed defined love insane desire the
part Of some chump to pay board bill for life"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-11

Ie is an aquatic swim, dive some back
some float and the rest-snk.'
The Chitina leader., 1915-11-23

While the auto-trucks used Chtna trail, for trans
porting passengers and mail all powerful the stage
pany is taking chances of teup this winter Of its
vice and horses bling placed at all relay stations to be used
in of an emergency
Delegate Wckersham quoted saying that at the
ing session of Congress he will introduce bill prant state
hood to Alaska and while this act pending he will try to
secure broader powers for the legislature
Cordova of the first towns Alaska to endorse
Secretary Lanes plans of the establishment of Development
Board the affairs of this territory and crafty
ing note that other communities have followed our lead
Among the receptive candidates for the Democratic
nation for Delegate Congress from Alaska is George B.
Grgsby of Nome who formerly District Attorney of the
Second division under Republican administration, but
has been active supporter of Jeersonian principles
certain gentleman asked the Gateway this morning by
letter it could throw any light what Delegate Wicker
shams attitude towards the railroad would be-
and with the wisdom of Solomon this paper answered that it
be towards the Cordova railroad if anyone wanted
Seward Gateway.
The Herbert coal mine at Sedovia is being operated
cessuly and coal of good quality is mined and put in the
bkers for fifty cents per ton and delivered to customers there
for $3.50 per ton In Cordova pay from $ to $3.50 ton
for poor grade of foreign fuel and still not allowed
work large and rich coal fields How long, Oh Lord how
long to be compelled to suffer this hardship
All not in the Democratic household in Alaska
The governors former stenographer asked for
house cleaning of Republican federal Office holders the
of the unterred' than the Democrats themselves
upon tremendous fight to have of their people, Dis
trct Attorney Spence removed from Office He is charged
with refusing to affiliate with his party his Office to pro-
vide soft berhs for all of his capetbag relatives with being
and the Democratic organizations Seward and Corova
going down the lne in the effort to have Alaskan
coed this Georgian for the Third division
territory
The Chitina leader., 1915-11-23
CALLS KNOCKING BUSH LEAGUE ETUFF.

Just at present quite lot of Knocking of the govern
men railroad and its builders made evident This knocking
comes from class people that knock everything Remember
this not saying that Uncle Sam ought not pay better
and ought not be generous every way Without ques
ton the government of the United States should good
ample to employers but the talk and threas which
hears here just not of the kind carry weight There
is one little circumstance which should all keep mind
and that is that some people might find political for
creating all the trouble possible in connection with the
structon OF the railroad should also be remembered that
other interests might consider it worth while creating
sentiment which might result in condemnng the present site
OF the railroad and those interests would surely stop
mere matter like hiring agitaors They have done before
and they can do again Of the knocking not much
but seems to have been growing in the day two One
hear about if he doesn't talk about at ALL
sort of little campaign against officials etc., around
Anchorage principally is negligible that the very
ton OF it in newspaper leaves the paper open the
ton of having been brbed to speak of it at ALL give
advertising just the of the moment the thought
that some OF this stuff being whispered about is not only
small but damned smal is bush league stuff Forget it
Seward Gateway a8s
The Chitina leader., 1915-11-23
CORDOvA'S POSTMASTER RESIGNS.

Announcement is made by Postmaster H. G. Steel that he
rendered his resignation the day he received word from
the Posoce Department that the clerical force Corova
office had been reduced and the salary of the remaining
regular clerk cut from $125 to 1888 per month This
action taken by the Washington officials upon
mendaon Of Inspector Ne who visited Southwestern Alaska
towns last which the dull the postal bust
and without any regard to the effect would have
the service during the winter MONTHS when the mail for
tcay all of interior Alaska handled through the local office
Under the order the efficient be
maintained OF could be employed work for the
scab allowed by the Department which they are
likely do Experienced help is essential the quick and
accurate dispatch of mail throughout the territory 1t also
necessary to have force duty that is willing work
usually long hours without extra pay must be said to the
credit of the Cordova office that there has been time
during the past four years at least when the entire staff
not duty at hour Of the day night receive distr
butte dispatch mall if the occasion required it, and it
quenty did AS to the service rendered let public pass ud
ment.
Whoever appointed Postmaster Stee will
be greatly handicapped and the patrons the office should not
be hasty their criticisms if they fail receive the service
they have been accustomed to- official be expected
discharge his duties the most satisfactory if he
provided with insufficient and poorly paid help Efficiency
was attained any business along those nes and the
the Postoce Department realizes that it has
posed upon by buheaded and incompetent inspector the
better it will be for all parties concerned
The CordOva office distributing station for eight months
OF the and handles large volume of business Instead of
endeavorng to practically deoraze service that
years to build the department should be willing anxious
to add its efficiency which be done by endorsing
the recommendations of of Neis stamp He neither
an Alaskan absorbs the spirit of people, and his acts
show his ignorance OF conditions in this norhand He
for Puyaup country section, but not Alaska Had
men OF his abre migrated north in the early days
would have been the Alaska of today empire the making
The Chitina leader., 1915-11-23
What He Left.

Captain Lane said that the Polar
Bear had on board about 165 tons
of supplies and fuel when he turned
her over to Stefansson. That is an
outfit big enough to last the party for
two years with comfort and for three
years if necessary. "Of course, they
would run short of some knicknacks,
such as butter, but they have dandy
outfit" said the captain.
Referring to the boat, Captain
Lane said that the Polar Bear had
probably bucked more tough ice than
any boat of her size, or, in fact, any
other size, that had been in the
Arctic. He has had her for five years.
When he turned her over to Stefans-
son she did not leak a drop. The boat
had been pumped out but twice this
season in her forward hold, and each
time only about two barrels of water
was pumped out, and this got through
q broken hawser plate, which could
not be mended by cement.
Captain states that the boat is so
constructed that she can stand freez-
ing. in without damage. Stefenasson
was we'll pleased with the boat and
tickled very much over the outfit.
Back Again.
Captain Lane knows where he can
get just the boat he wants to make his
annual trip to the Arctic and says
even if he cannot get it he will have
time to build before he has to start
again for the north. Captain Lane
leaves Seattle about the first of April
and trades along the Siberian coast
first. He cannot get past Point Bar
row until between the 25th of July
and the 5th of August. Asked how
the war had effected his Siberian
lTdue, the Captain StdJeu llldt IL udu
been benefited by it.
The Russian traders do not operate
along the coast now, and the goods
from Russia are not shipped to the
Siberian coast Therefore the de-
mand for American goods is greater
then ever, although the demand has
always been good.
The Chitina leader., 1915-11-23
|LIAMNA Pc AXIS
ARR: AGAIN
SMOKING

The Redoubt of Hanna is smoking
and also four tall peaks in that vicini-
ty never known to smoke before, even
in the memory of natives.
The northeast redoubt of the noun
tain is also smoking, making the most
remarkable volcano smoking exhibit
witnessed on Cook Inlet.
So far as known none of the volcano
vents is erupting, although there are
said to be occasional flashes of fire
which can be decerned amid the black
volumes of smoke they are pouring
fourth.
Reports from the westward indicate
that all of the many volcanoes along
the Alaska Peninsula are unusually
active and it is said that Mt. Katamr
is again busy.
Ten or twelve years ago the main
redoubt of Hanna was blown off and
was preceded with the most violent
earthquakes shocks yet experienced
in this part of Alaska, and felt far to-
wards the interior.
The eruptions of Katrina, which de-
posted volcanic dust over the entire
coast of Alaska, few years ago, is
still fresh in tho minds of the DeOn1e
here.