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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
Rats Migrate
To The City of
Petrograd Now

PETROGRAD, Jan. ga migration
of rats, estimated at $4,000, surprised
the residents Of the city a few days
ago. The custom house district and
the grain markets Of Petrograd are in
tested with innumerable rats, often Of
large size and great boldness. They
go to water usually in the stillest hour
OF the night in serried ranks. Watch
lnen who see them in motion take
pains to get out OF their way as they
attack isolated men when in numbers.
There are traditions that persons who
haey tried to interfere with these arm
les of rats have been overcome and
killed and eaten. The last migration
was by day and the route led across
the Nevsky prospect. Thousands were
cut to pieces by the electric street cars
and bands Of boys and men killed
many others. This daylight migration
was no doubt caused by the emptyins
.of tah grain bins at the grain market.
Supplies have been distributed recent
ly directly from the railroad cars to
the dealers and larger bakers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
ALL HAIL! AMERICUS.

Al roads lead 10 Americas for 1915
and here's hoping for future years
The first grand event for Americas
Is the state Convention Of tie E-zz OF
A--l 18th and 2oth- Preparations are
being made for the entertainment c.
1000 Elzs. but II Is confidently ez-
pec-=E that more than this number
viii be IL attendance Because An
s-icus viii do more than has ever
been done before in the history Of
TX entertainment Besides The Elzs
there viii BE- hundreds, yea taous-
a1ts OF visitors and sigat-sse-s-
Next comes the state convention Of
tie Protective Order Sons II America,
which viii prove . large meeting. n
this event elaborate plans viii be IN
folded or ten entertainment Of hun
cre5s and hundreds Of the members
0 1rAls order.
The big Fourth Of July celebration
viii be q gala event surprising the
rag1t6csnt success OF last year
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
TAN NOTICE,
To The Taxpayers Of Sumter County
Ga:

To The Taxpayers Of Sumter County.
Ga:
| am now ready to take your tax re-
turns for the year 1916. You make re-
turns on what property you owned the
lst day Of January, 1915. carefully
giving in lots and parcel OF lots Of land
b. district and lot numbers. City prop
erty you will please give in by num-
5er and street, unimproyed as well as
'mgloyed property. Please make your
returns al your earliest opportunity,
as the law directs the books to close
or the 1st day Of May each year Your
returns as heretofore will be sub
jected to investigation by board Of
equalizers. Cards will be placed n
different precincts showing what dates
the receiver viii be present. Wishing
each one Of you a prosperous year,
am, Lours very truly,
JNO. T. HOWELL.
Tax Receiyer. Sumter Co, Ga.
P. S.-I will be assisted by compe-
tent help, to-wit, T. B. scrutchins. Of
Americas, Ga 28-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
4 QUININE FAMINE THREATENED!

If the European war continues much
longer, where are the people Of the
United States to get their usual supply
q quinineo At the breaking out Of the
- ar sulphate Of quinine was selling at
about p cents an ounce. wholesale. \
year ago it sol ford 40 cents; today It
is selling for $I.50 an ounce. When
Il IS stated that during the fiscal year
ezdt-g June 20. 1914. the last normal
E=ar prior to the wara, the United
states imported nearly 100000 ounces
Il sliDhate Of quinine. then valued at
about S555.Q90. and over 3.848,9 900
pound Of cAinchona bark, valued at
5as4al9. it may be seen what such a
difference in price may mean 70 the
country
Ho~ is the European war respons-
l.=z Simply because Great Britain
controls the chiachona lark industry
.i- her possessions OF India. CeyIon, and
Janzla- and Holland the product OF
Java. and these are the sections Of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
ATTENTION VETERANS.

Attend the regular monthly meeting
OF the camp next Tuesday at $50 a. m.
February LIST. All the Sons OF Veter-
ans OF Sumter county are cordially in
vited to meet with US on important
business for the reunion in Americas
next August.
We also request the presence Of d
committee Of six or moro OF the
Daughters of the Confederacy.
H. T. DAVENPORT, Commander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The Baptists OF Georgia have en-
jcysd 4 very healthy growth during
the last fifteen years. The number OF
churches has increased from 1880 to
2.4425. or little more than p per
cent The number Of members has
increased more than SO per cent The
value Of church property has increas-
Cd from $1.S25,425 to $6.344669, or
nearly $50 per cent. Contributions Off
all purposes have increased from
s2o2. 931.s0 to $12SLSs8.o9, or more
than 534 per cent Compare these per
centages: Increase in churches, p
Per cent; il members, 50 per cent; in
church property 250 per cent; in
contributions, 534 per cent.-Chrtstian
Index.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

fer tsh purpose OF starting chizcho1a
z plantations Market slccesst olIoEet
the experiment, and s-oseQ plan
-@rions we're started II Ceylon and
EzUacla- The Dutch we're successful
IL their efforts in Java. The plantation
product drove out the forest product
from the worlds uzrkst-a-d the
world has depended upon these Coul-
res 70 supply il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Judge J. P. Higlsmith, OF Glynn su-
perior court, is correct. Grimes in gen
eraI and especially the crime OF muir
der ought TO be a5ated in this county.
We suggest 10 his honor that the way
10 do it is to see to it that a chance IS
made in teh jury lists Of the county.
Put the men there who will convict
murdeCers and other Criminals
Brunswick News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

There's but one thing about Bran
deis' appointment. He comes out of
Boston, Massachusetts,, and if We re-
member correctly-@to hell with Mas
szchusetts."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Undertaken Smith has equipped his
aeE auto hearse with fire extinguish-
ers, says the Earlyville, H., Leader.
All, the eternal fitness Of things.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

As long as all this politics has be-
gun against our will, We want 10 see
everything full up. So, run, run-and
we hope you run out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

One fellow complains that he IS
against preparedness because We
wouldn't get officers enough 10 com
n2nd 10000 men AL wrong. there's
enough mob leaders II Georgia to
Command Z million.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Il Is probably due to the enormous
appetite q tie Macon News para
gTzEle- that his popular paper has
opened q cooking school directly IN
der their o~1 supervision All nail his
powers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

There's a lot in the fact that the
reason the early bird gets the worm
Il because the worm arises early.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The Augusta Herald says that 1t g
not necessary to firt with widow. "
This being leap year, some Of the fell
lows are doubtful if it would be SAFE
to do so.-Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

President Wilson helped the suffer
ing Jews by appointing one Of their
race to the supreme court bench.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Sidney Laniers birthday is Febru-
airy Bird, and won't you assist in cele-
kTating
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

DR.. Hardman got in the race early,
30 as to be sure and let the people
know that he was running.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

They want to know-"Can Wilson
Come Back" Tell US, please, where's
he been. Pears as if he's stronger
than ever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

And here comes Macon .liuking OF
passing a Jay walking ordinance,
and she. too, with streets wide enough
70 let the Ocmulgee run through with
cut touching the sidewalks, which are
tLoroughtares when compared 10 some
CT ArLanta's streets. Cut il out, Ma
con- Start something new.-Walton
Tribune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Americas holds the banner for the
week-with eleven arrests OF hoboes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Senator Hoke Smith; he's a great
man, even if he does say so himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Marion JacEso1's Way il Atlanta
geens 10 De the target for some warm
sbots. It IS highly couus1da+s for
. newspaper to attempt 10 purify tie
public morals, habits and lite-but {.
is hard for any fellow TO Try il whom
ycU don't think Is as good as you ar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

\ Dublin couple were married in the
iarz- Far be it from Us to call ang
names. but honest 10 goodness It looks
Ike lots OF epopIe We know must have
done the same thing-Har-we sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

There's sucn & thing as practising
Mt the wrong bar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
DIPHTHERIA ANTI.TUXN.
BY Emory r Park. y D.

-. E1oF! r. E9ra- Il D.
Diptheria is peculiar Il that there
: The formation il soma part Of he
upper air passage OF = false membrane.
This is Z sort Of dirty yellow cvolo-,
and is sometimes so abundant as 10
seriously interfere with breathing Due
10 the fact that TIE false membrane
may be located in the nose or down il
the Adams apple" the membrane may
not be visible. Il it is located in the
nose there is sometimes q protuse
nasal discharge ex1o-iati-g the upper
Iig. II in the lary1z. there is often ev-
icence Of obstruction TO breathing,
. szch as bIueaess Of the skin. lips and
fagar nails. Sometimes. however, ev.
81 though there is only avery small
amount OF this membrane present, the
case ends fatally, due to the ABSORB
ton Of the poisons which are elabor-
/ ated by Inc diptheria germs.
The germs are very tenacious Of
life and may cling to books, toys,
clothing. and so on, for considerable
periods Of time and convey the dis
/ ease long after the original patient re-
covered. Cats and dogs who have
/ t=en exposed may readily carry the
germs. Those persons harboring the
5acilIi in their mouth or nose, but who
. dc not contract the disease, are known
as carriers"
symptoms.
Usually the disease develops from
two to seven days after exposure. The
symptoms begin with depression, chill
mess, fever Of about 102 TO 1O3 de-
grees, sore throat, restIessness, may
be delirum or commissions, feeble ir-
regular pulse, and evidences of in
fammatiOn Of the kidneys. Even in
severe cases the fever does not run
high. Broncho-pneumonia is a some
What frequent complication, and is al
ways to be dreaded The heart is of.
ten attacked by the poisons of the dis
ease, and sudden death from heart
failure is not uncommon. Even after
convalescence has set in and the pa
tIent seems on the high road to re-
ccYery, every precaution must be taken
L. guard the patient against sudden or
prolonged effort Instances are rot
rare in which the child sas suddenly
sat up to get toy, or has got out Of
bed, or abs had fit of anger, and has
has fallen over dead. Inflammation
0; the kidneys is common, and chronic
Bright's disease may be a permanent
after-result. More or less extensive
paralysis often occurs; but unless
somewhat center is envolv9d recovery
from the paralysis is the rule rather
thanthe exception.
Diphtheria antitoxin is furnished by
the State Board of Health free Of
charge. No harm results to the heart
and kidneys from the antitoxin. as so
many enormously believe. The dam
age to these organs results from the
poisons Of the germs. If antitoxin is
given promptly, the poisons are neu-
t-alized and all organs will be pro-
tected from damage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The majority OF the people of Geor-
gis know that they have a good gov.
ernor in old man Nat Harris, and the;
are going to keep him on the job
Greensboro Herald-Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

The more we know of some people
the higher opinion we have of our
selves.-WaltOn Tribune.
In the mainline, what has become
CT Thos. s. Felder.-Greensboro Her
aid-Journal
What has become of the Old-time
male Of the species who carried a half
dozen or more pins in the lapels Of
Lis coat -AlDharetta Free-Prass-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Even presidents ike safety first.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Americas. Ca. January 80, 1916
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
Safety Not First.

Our present-day civilization can
boast of many good and wonderful
things, but safety is hardly one of it's
blessings. The ancients seem to have
moved about in a paradise of safety
when we compare the simple condi-
lions of their life with our own COM
pick and dangerous environment. The
very richness of modern life makes
the world dangerous place in which
to live. The figures showing the num-
Der of deaths from violence in recent
years is appalling. Last year, in the
United States alone, $4,000 persons
were killed in accidents of one kind or
another, while nearly 100000 more
were injured. About $4,000 workmen
were killed while at their tasks. On
the railroads of the country about
10000 persons are killed every year,
and 20 times that number are injured
On the streets and roads 5000 deaths
are caused by vehicles, the automo-
bile being responsible for half the
number of victims. st. Nicholas.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
'KUECH' MADE GOOD
FORTUNE SMILED ON hobo
MATT" AFTER MANY YEARS.
Satisfied That Rich Ledge of Gold Still
Remained in Abandoned Mine, He
Bided His Time and Struck
II Rich at Last.

Romance still clings to the gold min.
ing Of the West.
Even today there are fortunes made
all of sudden, dreams realized, hearts
broken from hopes destroyed; tragedy,
and comedy alternating in the dreams
which has gold for its title.
The other day for instance, Hobo
Matt" Kelly struck it rich in the Old
Bodie mine. And somewhere in Cal
ifornia the long-neglected wife of "Ho-
bo Matt will receive fat check soon
in evidence of the fact.
The ghost of a mine and the ghost
of a man. The only two things "Ho-
DO Matt" believed to have remained
true to his faith-his wife and the
gold ledge Of the Beehive days. He
has won lifetimes gamble. He will
have 100000 in good, clean gold be-
fore his work is done.
Hobo Matt" is known in all the
mining camps of the West. When
"Old Bruin" Kelly, his uncle, was win
ming his fame upon the Comstock and
as superintendent of the BOdie mine
Matt was his trusted messenger. He
became a miner. When the Beehive
was turning out it's millions Matt was
there. He knew every inch of those
hOneycombs of wealth.
He gambled in Bodie stocks and
won. He spent his money as easily
as he made it. He had married, but
hi wit aOn1H
him from the mad delights of those
feverish bonanza days.
Then Matt became Hobo Matt"
With his blanket on his back he be-
came wanderer. In the back of his
mind was the constant thought of an
undiscovered ledge of gold in The
Bodie, which he meant to have one
day. Even in his cups he never dis
closed his secret, biding his time.
Last fall Matt decided that the time
had come to go back to Bodie. He
found the place once held 10000 busy
men changed into dreary, sleepy vii
lage of 200 inhabitants. The Old Re-
liable was silent, the Standard COM
pany had dissolved, and j. S. Cain,
mining broker, had gathered in the
old Bodie properties.
When "Hobo Matt" appeared in
camp and asked for the lease on the
old mine he was laughed at No one
had any faith in the old wanderer.
Cain turned him down.
He went to man who had known
him in his better days-Lester Bell
and told him the secret, Offering to
share with him if Bell could get the
lease.
Bell did not have much faith, but
he agreed to try in a few days. Cain
gave the lease to Bell. The COM
panys engineers had gone again into
the mine and pronounced it worth
less.
Then Hobo Matt became young
again. The years dropped away from
him as he shouldered his pick and
shovel and went to work in the we'll
remembered lodges. A drift was start
ed, and after sleep of 40 years a
ledge rich in true colors, deep in ex-
tent, was uncovered
Hobo Mats dream came true by
the light of candle in an old man 8
hand, far down under the surface of
the white earth
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

are more festive in appearance if
decorated with a spoonful of bright.
colored jelly, candied cherry or
cranberry, or a spoonful of whipped
cream and a sprtnkling of nuts.
Baked custard has finer flavor than
the boiled and is particularly good
with fruit tarts or fresh berries.
Care should be taken about the
cooking. If baked, place the custards
or the custard dish in hot water and
watch carefully not to overbake as it
will separate and be tough and coarse.
Custard should be smooth and velvety
when cooked. Test it with a clean
knife; if it comes out clean the Gus
tard is cooked
Nutmeg is a good flavor for simple
custards, or orange rind, grated maple
sugar or caramel, all are faVorites
Chocolate or cocoa sprinkled over the
top just before serving is liked by
chocolate lovers, or it may be put on
as it goes into the oven. A pinch of
salt is necessary adjunct to a we'll
favored custard and without it it is
fiat and tasteless.
An orange-1avored custard is served
with teaspoonful OF orange marina
lade on top.
Caramel Custard.-Put a half cupful
of sugar in omelet pan, stir occa-
sionally until melted and light brown
color. Add quart of milk gradually,
stirring carefully; then add the milk
to five eggs beaten slightly, add a
pinch of salt, a teaspoonful of vanilla
and strain into a buttered mold. Chill
and serve with a caramel sauce. This
custard is rich enough to mold; four
eggs will make it sufficiently rich, al
though the more eggs the more nutri-
tious.
For the sauce, brown a cupful of the
sugar and add half cupful Of water.
Cool before serving.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

(TO BE ED
GRAFT FOR THE PANHANDLER
War Has Developed New Class, and
He Is Making Charity Pay
Him Well.

A brand new kind of panhandler has
been developed by the European war.
He sails the ocean blue. He clusters
around the quays of Rotterdam and
Southampton, with bandages on his
head and on his arms and legs. He
shambles and shunts his way into the
steerage of the big liners going to
tells pitiable stories Of the frightfuI
suffering the war has brought upon
him.
He starts the telling of his harrow
ing tales in the steerage and tells
them necessarily, so that finally they
get to the ears OF the steerage stew
ards, then to the ears OF the second
class, then to the frst-class stewards;
and presently the affiuent passengers
of the upper deck know the stories
And these may be depended upon,
with their sympathies thus Quickened,
to look up the unfortunate and pour
lavish charity into his hands.
The feature Of the story of this
brand of panhandler that always calls
out the biggest flow Of gold is when
they say they are coming to America
to try to build new homes and send
for families left half starving in their
wrecked native land, but that they
are without the wherewithal-th $50
of cash necessary-to permit them to
be admitted to the new country. They
usually get about five times $50 from
the wealthy passengers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

ment, their effect being mainly a
stimulating character to the nerves OF
taste or secretion. They serve a pur-
pose in adding flavor to insipid food
and relieve nlonotony in diet.
In some dyspeptic conditions of the
stomach the use of strong condiments
like red pepper or tabasco sauce af-
fords relief by exciting the activity of
the stomach, but as to their value in
prOlonging health they are much over
estimated.
The use of some condiments is
likely to be abused, such as pepper,
curry and vinegar. When used in ex-
cess, they seriously disorder the di-
gestion. Curry powders of various
sorts are prepared by mixing strong
condiments, such as red pepper, gin
ger and turmeric and starch. People
leading indolent lives and indulging
too freely in the good things of tie
By the use of exciting stimulants. In
warm climates this is especially not
ed. The advice given to those not
used to hot climates is to confine the
food to fruit and vegetables largely,
stunning heterogeneous food and condi-
ments and alcoholic beverages
Next to salt, which is the symbol of
hospitality in the Orient and is a ne
cessity in nearly all our foods, comes
pepper, mustard, ginger and vinegar
Much difference of taste as to the use
of condiments exists The Persians
like asafetida which most of us re-
member with not little unpleasant
aess as a disinfectant.
Certain condiments are best served
with certain foods; thus mustard and
ham, pepper with eggs, red pepper
with raw oysters, vinegar with spin
ach
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
Laid Statue of Liberty Rase

David H. King, Jr., the pioneer In
skyscraper construction, died the other
day. He built Madison Square garden
and many other famous landmarks Of
New York. Most of his knowledge Of
the building trade he had acquired
himself, being a ''self-made man.
He had charge Of the erection Of
the first big structure in the city, the
Mills building. He also built the first
Equitable building, put up Washing
ton Square arch, laid the masonry
base of the Statue of Liberty, and
placed the statue itself in position
when it arrived from France. Through
these and other building operations
Mr.. King amassed a fortune reputed
to be more than million dollars.