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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29
s799,734,975 TAX
VALUES IN GEORGIA
REPORT OF TAX COMMISSIONER.
JOHN c. HART MADE TO THE.
GOVERNOR AND COMPTROLLER.
GENERAL.

The total taxable values of Georgia
exclusive of railroad property, for the
year 1915, as shown by the digests
of the several counties of the state,
amounts to $799, 734,975. In 1913, the
year prior to the passage of fthe equal
ization tax act, the total values were
1928 .021,0 OLA. In 1914, under the oper.
alton of the tax act for the first year.
the values were increased at 5000 $780,
1O6.
1t will thus be seen that the relative
values of this years returns, 1915,
with the returns of the year 1911
shows small decrease of $S,655,22
still the values for this year are $76.-
1881 more than the year prior to
the passage of the equalization tax
act.
This increase of values has been
brought about largely through the
work of the local boards of assessors
in equalizing values between the tax
payers, and by the discovery and plac-
ing upon the digest, through this
same agency, omitted property which
heretofore had contributed nothing to
the support of government.
1 regard this years results as a
great tribute to the justice and eff
cheney of the tax act. l believe bus
for this act the shrinkage in values in
Georgia this year would have amount :.
ed to between S75,O00,OO0 and $500, 900 :
600, owing to the distressing condi-
lions and depression throughout the
country as result of the European
war 1 beg also in this connection to
say that the reports through loca!
boards in the several counties of the
state are practically unanimous to the
effect that the law is gaining in favor
with the people, as it is demonstrated
to them that the real object of the law
is the attainment of equality in the
necessary tax burden.
No Just man can fairly object t.
paying his part toward the support o.
government, protecting him in the ell
joyment Of life, liberty and property
Equality in the benefit and burden
of government is all that the tax act
processes or was intended to accom-
plish. 1t is in a measure doing that.
and as it progresses along on these
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29
COTTON MARKET

AMERICUS Ga, August 2S.-The
cotton market today is quiet
at the following quotations:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Americas. Ca, Aug. Is, 1911

Americas. Ga. Aug. IS. 1915.
/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Justice of the Peace for
the 7S9th Dist. G. NJ. Sumter county,
in the election to be held Sept. 10,
proximo. l have lived in Americas
about thirty years and have never be-
fore asked for Office of any kind. /
feel capable of discharging the duties
of the Office, and if elected will ad-
minister the Office conscientiously and
fairly to all parties at interest !
shall be profoundly grateful for your
support. w. T. WEEKLEY.
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= POWDER MAKER FURNISHES
y EVIDENCE ON MURDER :
(By Associated Press.

= GARY, Ind, Aug. 2S.-Joseph =
= Kramer, a powder maker in the \
Aetna Powder works, was ques- =
= toned by the police in the in :
= vestigation of the death of Rev. =
= Edmond Kayser recently, and he =
= says that two men, one of whom
= looked like Kasyer, recently ar =
= ranged to blow up the powder \
= factory in which Kramer works, !
= and was to receive $500. In
\ stead of blowing up the works
= he told the police.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29
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: TROY FIRM DEMANDS =
' "MURDER BE AVENGED" =

y ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 2S.-Gov- =
\ Harris has received a letter =
4 from Troy, n. Y, medicine firm .
\ saying that as a result of the =
\ lynching of L. NJ. Frank, no fur =
= Their supplies would be shipped =
\ into Georgia until this brutal =
\ murder is avenged" =
\ Some days ago a Boston firm =
= wrote W. E. Chambers, purchas- >
= ing agent Off the city of Atlanta, =
\ refusing to quote prices on GER =
\ tain tools desired pending ac- =
= ton against the lynchers.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29

The cotton marketis very firm, with
a continued upward tendency, and finer
grades are held in some instances for
nine cents.
The government bureau report will
be issued Monday on crop condition,
and further advance is predicted by
the trade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Council ald
sister. Miss Marguerite Cochran, will
go to Shellmaa this morning in their
car, spending the day with friends
there,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29
First Baptist Church.

At First Baptist church, the pulpit
in the absence of the pastor, will be
filled at the morning service by Rev
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-29
ONLY ) And lOC

lines it is worthy and deserves the
support and cooperation of patriotic
and law-abiding men everywhere. Re-
spectfully, JOHN C. HART,
State Tax Commissioner.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
Why Men Sympathize with
Women Criminals

handicaps and becomes her tempter and
her critic, But when she 10 In trouble,
the trouble that menaces reputation and
life, he recalls oil these conditions and
Ia again her protector and defender.
However appearances and elrcum-
stantial evidence may be against her,
he knows In his deepest heart that, ass
a rule some man first took the woman's
hand and led her toward the path OF
folly-that Outlines flower-hidden avenue
to the dark road of crime.
II lie the egotiam, the vanity, tho pity
and the reverence in mans nature ALI
combined which makes him so much
more sympathetic toward a woman
criminal than toward a sinner of his
own sex. .
It 10 quite true that were the life OF
many an immoral woman investigated It
would be found that she made the first
advances to her victim. There arc won an
libertines and moral outlaws In the
world.
Yet oven then just judge or larry
realizes that the man knew what ha
was about when he responded to her
advances. and that he had less to sacri-
! flee In the eyes OF the world than the
woman. Being the strongor, fortified
by nature and the laws OF society. It
behooved him TO try to put her In the
path Of reetitude.
II men would show the same spirit
toward woman at all times which they
exhibit on the judges bench and In the
Jurors box few women criminals would
be brought before them.
Hundreds of men forget that they have
mothers and sisters when they tempt in
nocent women acquaintance and em-
ployea into folly. but they remember tho
! relationship of the hardened criminal to
their dear ones.
1t Is a peculiar fact that while man
will do all In his power to defend wo-
man OF blemished reputation when her
life Ia In danger, he will object to having
the good women of his family champion
| her cause.
Woman Is rapidly pushing herself TO q
position where man will regard her with
less consideration in her time Of trial.
This fact is already shown In public con-
veyances, where he no longer solicitious
for her comfort and health.
One man gives a woman a seat now in
q crowded vehicle where 100 sprang to
their feet twenty years ago. The day will
come. doubt not when the Partially
OF which my questioner complains will
no longer manifest itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

sary 10 look far 10 find the explanation
OF mans mental attitude In such cases.
My questioner (who seems from his PEN
manship, to be n mani ought to look In
his own heart for the answer, Man, since
the beginning of history up 10 the last
quarter OF the last century. has been
woman's ruler, teacher. guide. mentor
and critic.
II IL he who has laid down the moral
code for her and It Is he who has
taught her to consider him her superior
In all things and all vocations. save that
Of child bearing.
Il has been mans greatest mental
recreation to muse on the Inferior cling
ing and helpless qualities OF woman.
The last quarter of a century. the last
half OF a century. In truth has dis
turbed him somewhat In these reveries'
but no stiil regards her with that pro-
tective and paternal feeling which Is
the result of mingled inherent and ac-
auired habits OF thought.
Added to this he has the indisputable
facts before his eyes OF the physical
handicaps which Nature put upon wo-
man.
When woman IL behaving herself,
when she is ruling society and the home.
and even interfering in mans domain
In business. he for the time forgets her
weaknesses. her helplessness and her
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

Some folks think conversation comes
by the grace OF hsaven-but nothing IL
farther from the truth. One might a. we'll
say playing the violin comes by nature.
No human being-no matter how musical
could play a simple lullaby on the violin
with out first learning. OF course, a
maestro might play by ear without les
sons-but not without practice. And most
mortals need all the aid good instruction
can give them.
Well. by the same token OF practical
common sense, although a favored few
talk glibly and even pleasantly by in
stinct. even they do not get far without
study, without practice and without TAX
ing infinite pains.
OF course, the obvious way to improve
in conversation is 10 talk-provided one
talks as well as one Is able. But Il would
be hard to force any man or woman 20
take tenth as much pains to learn the
game of conversation as to master the
latest fox trot step or to learn the game
of golf. And yet conversation IL q game
that can never go out OF style and that
will be important as long as mortals have
ears and tongues.
Here are q few rules OF practice for
/ btntiN art VI NShNSAeoNaSh'
Talk as well as possible to all sorts OF
people. Adapt yourself to moods, to
character and 20 varying ages.
Make II your business 20 say what you
want to convey so you shall be thor
oughly understood by the individual you
address. Be clear and simple.
When you are thrown with an unut'
terably dull person who seems almost
dumb, pride yourself on finding out some
thing about which he can talk. Any one
can talk about something. Even an utteI
fool can tell you about himself. Get into
the habit OF drawing out the silent and
taciturn. As they expand into CONVERSE
ton you will get a sort Of perspective
on your own lesser difficulties In finding
conversational material
The very best school for conversation
Is. of course. good reading. The classical
novels will accustom you to English
used with charm and certainty and exact
ness. The right word I'm the right place
! will come. through good reading, TO have
a meaning all its own. Don't read &c
] quote-don't read to talk with high
falutin' " and literary elegance. Read q
see how words can be nodded into Nv
ing mass to express just the meaning IN
the modfier's mind.
After you have read bit don't get &c
thinking you are all wise-the field OF
classic lore in Just the English Language
Is wide indeed. Don't be pedantic about
what you know-don't try 20 make II
seem overwhelming. BE overwhelmed
yourself. by all there Is left for you tS
read.
Shakespeare and Goethe viii prove In
teresting after you have accustomed
yourself to a school Of reading in which
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

looking back. Her fate was a warning
and a prophecy.
It Is a peculiarly feminine art to look
back Women look back through a
mist Of tears and see persons and objects
as they are not and never were. They
are idealists who idealise not the per
sons and the present, but of the past.
Men are far more inclined to march with
their eyes forward. 1t is one Of the les
sons which Mrs. Everyday Woman can
learn from Mr. Everyday Man.
know a man who LOOKS commonplace
as he looked until I learned that while
he was working hard to establish him
sci, IN his profession his wife became in
sane. Moreover she remained insane un-
til, ten years later, she died.
The grim need of putting his energies
into his work to pay for food and shelter
for the demented woman faced him. Yet
the tragedy of his daily life with her
was a big load for those needed energies
How did you do itr' I asked him
about this horror crowded into his life.
20, / just kept on" he said simply
'.That is what everyone must do at such
a time. Just go or"
In that sense we OF the tender as
opposed to the tough" sex, are remises.
We are what the world crudely calls
cutters. Some women there are who go
bravely on without WORD or sign, put
thcy are rare, aren't they sister? Ism
g. true that IL we obey our impulses
we are cutters? Don't we run under
fire. the majority of us? Let us be candid.
We do. And when circumstances prod
us onward we go on weeping. now
don't wet We do.
When things go wrong women weep
men grin. When g situation becomes
nearly intolerable women turn oalky'
Men go on. Women are born strikers
Men are more adaptable. Women expect
their paths to be strewn with rose leaves
Men expect the thorns. Women cry out
when they encounter the thorns. Men,
having taken them for granted, make no
ado about them.
In the big tests of life women show
themselves heroic. They watch sleepless
and -foodless beside the sick bed OF
ohild. They see their husbands through
financial crises and failure, Many OF
them have died with smile.
But the lesser things OF life stamped
them. When difficulties accumulate they
want I'd stop midway Of their tasks
DON'T you remember how many times you
have proposed breaking up housekeeping
and boarding out because to you the
chain OF incompetent girls seemed end
less? Shame. sisters! What man ever
thought Of quitting midcareer because
most clerks were careless and some OF
them dishonest, and nine-tenths Of them
incompetent?
Come. let us allow our brothers to teach
US something. We have taught them
many uplifting lessons. 1t Is high time
they made a return OF our profitable in
struction. Let us borrow some OF theiI
stuff. Let US learn to grin and 20 on.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
Learning How to Talk

Said she languidly' and He exclaimed
with flashing eyes" do not make up
ntceness~-tor eXactneBs In modelling words
into breathing expression OF thought
II Is obvious that all knowledge will
help you In conversation. A little anec-
dote about your washerwoman's boy
may tighten a dull moment 1t Is we'll to
keep up with the times. The editorial
pages of the newspapers in themselves
offer training for interesting talk,
whether you agree or intelligently differ
with what you have read. II you have
read good book reviews and criticisms
OF popular plays you can talk about the
originals with those who have first-hand
knowledge.
There are two classics about boredom
which you must avoid II you want to
be known as a good conversationalist.
bore has been defined as "a person
who talks about himself when want
to talk about myself" Don't let your
self be 30 defined. Talk about the other
chap. let him fall into the category OF
bores, but avoid that slough OF despond
for your own special reputation.
Then a bore has been called "a person
who. when you ask him how he feels
| Neli5 SOul LION uoi y Us you Nhlue
your friendly place in the minds OF men.
tell them all about your last headache,
nor how you can't sleep in hot weather.
nor how you have all the symptoms OF
appendicitis. Rather than that. use even
the stupid old expression. Fine and
dandy" when asked how you feel. But
don't 80 into clinical and medical mass
OF detail. Save your symptoms for the
doctor. You viii pay him 10 listen to
the story thereof.
And finally-to talk well. broaden your
horizon. Everything IN the world about
you-be II crying baby in the subway
or the latest war bulletin-has possible
ties Of interest and interesting possibili-
ties. Observe onsider--comment Don't
turn your mind in on yourself, but ex-
pansively offer II to the world for i'm
preshons And then exchange opinions
with the people you meet.
Soon giggling and idle chatter will be
as unnatural as dumbness You will have
acquired for yourself the supreme GIFT
OF charm-thAt Of being a pleasant and
Interesting conversatiOnalist.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

what after the manner of the drapery of
the classic Greeks. and where the drapery
is attached to the bodice there posed
rose Of metallic tissue. The sleeves are
very short, and are In puff effect, and
this. by the way. Is a popular arm finish
for many Of the evening gowns. A band
OF silver tissue is passed across the top
of the decolletege, which Is in square out
line.
The daytime apparel was never more
interesting than at the present season.
Inspiration for the models has been
sought In many lands and from many
sources II is quite natural that both
suits and coats should borrow something
from the regimentals OF European sol
diery. This last Is instanced in a dis
tinguished suit OF biscuit-colored cloth,
with knapsack bands of caracul.
These bands, however. appear only
across the front. but at the back there
falls round, full hood, which at first
sight appears to be nothing more or less
than a deep collar, but which. in fact.
is a continuation OF the muffler band OF
the front. One can. without difficulty
find military influence in this model.
For the feminine motorist there are de-
lightful coats of soft, warm worsteds,
with fur trimming; or the coat may be
entirely OF fur. lined with some gay
lowered satin. Because OF It's beautiful
coloring there is a fancy just now for
hair-seal. Some of the models are trimmed
with wide bands of sealskin, while others
employ nutria for the contrasting pelt
1t is worthy OF note that leading furriers
are including fur hats and also fur
! trimmed hats-please note there Is a diff
/ ference-in their new stocks In this way
woman may match up her coat with
/ headgear both as to fur and as to correct
contour.
For the most part the fur hats are
I small and employ such simple garniture
| as a metallic flower a bunch OF osprey
/ plumes or a military aigrette. OccR-
cionaIly one finds an ostrich feather. but
the latter does not seem 10 lend Itself
properly to the elegantly severe lines OF
the fur chapeau.
The veil has become something OF an
institution this season. The small bat
/ with it's hard brim. has called for a
softening accessory. and nothing better
than the chantilly ven OF that OF EN-
broidered net has been found TO femi-
nize the hat built ON the lines OF mascu-
line headwear. Sometimes the veil Is SC
arranged that II reaches almost 10 the
waist and then. again. Il Is lifted al q
across the face directly under the nose II
} a manner that imparts saucy air ever
TO demure face.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

VI ~ AAAAN - AaM
yer defending a
woman lays great
stress upon the fact
that the jurors have
mothers and sis
ters. But have they
not also fathers
and brothers7
why Is a woman
who deceives sew
eral men admirers
less reprehensible In
the eyes Of the law
than q man who
wrongs q woman
/ cannot under
stand this thing.
Can you EXPLAIN"
II n mot Macao
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

rub or wash OFT, and needs retoucN-
ing only as the hair grows out.
''Brownatone" hair stain is far superior
to dyes" and Is absolutely harmless In
every way.
Sold by all up-to-dAte druggists, IN two
sizes, &c and 800. II you are offered a
substitute. save annoyance by refusins
Il and ordering "Brownatone" direct
from the makers
Insist on "Brownatone" at your hair
dresser's.
A trial bottle and interesting booklet
viii be mailed for 10 cents.
Address the Kenton Pharmacal Co.,
60 Z. Pike ST.. Covington. KY.
Sold and guaranteed In Omaha by Sher-
and other leading dealers.-AdvertiSe-
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
In-Shoots

Jitney nickels often outrun taxi dollars.
Shop talk invariably bores the shopless
Egotism is often the first lap in the
direction OF the daffy house.
The wit Is the fellow who can say
shocking things without shocking the
listener
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

Copyright, 1915, Star Company
why Ia IT," asks friend of this coll
umn. that judges and jurors almost
invariably endeavor to acquit woman
criminal and endeavor with Just as much
persistency 20 convict man accused
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

"B T o W n a [ one
Hair Stain.
This preparation
will in s [ a n [ ] y
c h a n g e gfa ,,
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hair TO the softest
and richest golden
brown, medium or
dark Drown or
black-Just as you
wish.
Just comb or brush
1t into your hair.
"B T o W a ( one"
will always give
you I h e m o s {
pl e a sing results
and you need have
had uo previous
experience.
Impossible OF de-
lection. will not
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
"Brownatone"
Tints Your Hair
In a Minute
All so-CaIled "Restorers' That
Claim to "Gradually Restore"
Color TO Your Hair Are Simply
Slow Acting Dyes.

The straightest road and the shortest
cut to the certainty of an attractive and
beautiful appearance Is the use OF
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19
Grin
and Go
On
by ADA PATTERSON.

There are proverbs, old. respected. and
In some measure true. that have guided
humanity for generations. But new con-
ditions create new needs and new needs
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-19

new huaktSs L
would sug g e st
Grin and go on.
One can grin
without going on
and go on without
ErinninR. but the
best results arc Sc
cured by q union
Of the ways. The
average man is
more Of an adept
at the double art
than IL the av-
eraEe woman. You
remember that It
was a woman who
when departing in
haste from a city,
was turned TO a
nillar of salt for
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-08-09

however Japan wishes by way of COM
pensation to settle the pending prob
lens that have remained in relation
to South Manchuria; and, therefore,
these have been brought forward for
adjustment and solution, AS to Mon
golia il is the fact that the Chinese
police force there has been merely a
name. The people have been exposed
TO the attacks Of robOer bands, and
the country has been in great disor-
der. Japan has demanded that she be
given the police control of the dis
trict.
Then, further, as to the Chinese
seacoast. In the judgment of Japan
the occupation of any part of that
coastline by foreign power is ex-
tremely dangerous to the peace Of
the far east. Consequently, the Jap
anese government has required of the
government of China that 1t shall not
concede any part of its coast hereaf-
ter to any alien nationality.
Now observe, that in doing these
things Japan has not in any way vio-
lated the open door policy OF China.
japan has not at all monopolized the
interests or the privileges to be had
by others in China. The people or all
nations are stil to be welcomed to
this vast land Of Asia"
AT the close OF his remarks, Count
Okuma referred TO the aims and meth
DDS of German Imperialism, He com.
mended German culture and ciyiliza'
ton highly for much that Il expressed
and he was confident that II would
flourish after the present war, but
said he believed that German imper
ialism would come 10 an end. The
people, he continued, had thought and
wrought and accumulated enormous
wealth. but their Imperialism was
using this power now to destroy theil
lives and civilization, III this course
of action is right" said the premier
in what can We find a worthy mean
ing for human existence? The imper
ialstic power which manifests itsel
in this way must come to an end once
and for always"
Count Okuma believed that tn
American people had learned mucl
from the great war, and he said
Il sincerely wish that the endeayor
Of the United States government TO
the promotion of international peac'
and the progress of humanity ma,
have the best of results