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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17
THE PASSING OF THE AGED.

"A man is as old as he fells," con- tains more truth than most aphor- isms. The present generation of American children has been robbed of its grandparents, for the old lady and old gentlemen no longer sit by the fire and spoil their grandchil- dren. Grandmother is off to a dance or suffrage meeting, while grand father hunts, plays golf or drives his car the whole season through. Our grandparents refuse to stop and take a look at old age, and they are as young as the youngest, at picnic or a frolic. Grandmother's caps are a drug on the market, while grand fathers sticks have been banished to the garret. The old lady and her husband are twenty years older to- day than were their parents at the same age.
 It is no longer an impropriety for grandparents to do the things once thought too young for them. If grandpa chooses to get out on the lot and play ball with the boys, he ex- cites no comment; if grandma is ;"en spinning off for days outing in her Ford car, nobody comments. It is a delightful thing about old age that they can De entirely proper and do improper things.
 Nh1 nl. ice 1 al i0ht full something in not having a genu. inc grandparent, but, strange to say the youngesters have not abandoned the traditional deference due from youth to old age. It survives as a sort of chivalric tradition, though how long 1t can survive in so practi- cal society as ours, who can guess? Perhaps the grandchildren like it bet ter than the grandparents. It is pat ently absurd for all the young peUrte of the house to be constantly on guard for the safety and comfort of people who absolutely refuse to grow oIu, and who can do the things better and quicker for themselves
 Perhaps the grandparent will pass with the dodo and and the giant a ,k, a thing remembered in tradition and spoken of by the novelist, but never seen.
 But one thing seems certain, the silvery haired old lady with the iron trimmed glasses pushed up on 7 wrinkled brow; the blessed old lady. who could always find a cookie or a stick of peppermint candy for her
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17
THE DEMAGOGUE.

An unprincipled popular orator or leader; one who endeavors to cur ry favor with the people or some par ticular portion of them by pander- ing to their prejudices or wishes, or by playing on their ignorance or pas sions: specifically, an unprincipled political agitator; one who seeks to obtain political power or the further ance of some sinister purpose by pan dering to the ignorance or prejudice of the populace.-Century Diction- ary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17

Kodak Supplies at ns valdss Drug Company. q
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17
Last Time Tonight

Charlie Chaplin. the funmaker and Ia we'll balanced program at the Lib |erty tonight
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17
THE PERIL OF BEING NEUTRAL.

Unexpected changes are ottep wrought by war and we afe assured by the Toronto Globe that as result of our neutrality the leadership in democracy in America may shift from the United States to Canada. says the last issue of the Literary Digest. The Globe is seriously afraid lest we are corrupted on one side by the paughtiness of neutrality and seduc- ed on the other by the profits of mu- America should lose her soul.
 "The chances are that the world war in Europe will in the end prove a more serious peril to the United States as a neutral than to Canada as a partner.
 "For Canada, as partner with the nations that fight for democratic freedom, the loss cannot but be seri- cus, both in treasure and in blood.
 "For the United States as a neutral nation there need be no sacrifice of blood, and the gain in treasure thru war profits is already almost beyond reckoning. But in the and, and even before the end, the American nation, born into history as if to be leader among the young democracies of the world, stands to lose-what?"
 The more serious thinkers of the nation are already alarmed by our national attitude, the Toronto jingo- ist organ tells us, and proceeds:
 Hundreds of Americans who think clearly and see straight, not in New York and Boston alone, but in Portland, in San Francisco, in Los Angeles are not only apprehensive, but are beginning to express their fears lest the >-----u otates as a dem- ccratic nation, while it saves it's blood, should lose it's soul"
 The Globe then warns us of the dangers and penalties that follow the loss of a moral idea, and prophecies gain in prestige and leadership for Canada:
 And who knows but that one of the undersigned reactions of this world-war will be the shifting of the center and sea of democratic lead ership in North America from the United States to Canada? History records stranger events. Life or death of the soul, alike for nations as for men, is the inevitable peril of being neutral when moral issues are at stake"
 Which shows the peril of being neutral.
 But our young neighbors perturba- tion is not alone occasioned over the loss of our hypothetical soul, but is rather alarmed over the steady and growing trade and riches this coun- try is piling up from the necessities of our relatives over the seas.
 Money means power and power is the one thing which alarms our neighbors. If the war keeps up ten yeara, as is prophesl.~. - great commonwealth is fortunate enough to tread the narrow path of neutral ity, we will be the richest and most powerful of all nations. With the old staggering under a burden of debt and with paucity of men and material to rebuild the destroy ed manufacturing centers, 1t is but natural that those countries who are so recklessly wasting their bravest and best against the steel cohorts of should turn longing toward the peace and quietness of our hap py republic.
 No armed fist has smote us nor Is the tramp of marching feet and the rumble of gun carriage heard in the land.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17
WORLDS GOLD SUPPLY
 COMING TO AMERICA

Four hundred million dollars, 1t is
 reported, is to be added to this coun- try's swelling store of gold by further
 shipments of bullion from London to
 New York. Last year the worlds production was $460,000,O00. Of this 63 per cent was produced in the Brit ish dominions, q per cent in the Uni
 ted States, and per cent in Russia.
 The Austro- German territories con
 tributed per cent only. The worlds
 stock of gold in banks, public treas
 uries, and in circulation at the out
 break of the European war was esti-
 mated at $s.S00,0O0 of which so per cent was held within belligerent
 countries, their colonies, and the Uni
 ted States. The Teutonic allies pos sessed $1,280,000,000, the British
 Empire $1,5O0,000,00O; the United States, $1,871,000,000, while France and Russia were credited with lit- tie over s1,000,o0o,0oo each. In- cluding Italy, the allies held $3,941,- 000;000 During the year of war the visible supply of gold in Great Bri- tain has increased $230,000,00O, which is no more than the actual out put of the mines tributary to the London market.
 It has been stated by the Annalist, for example, to which we are indebt- ed for most of our figures, that the premium on gold has stimulated pro- duction, notably in South Africa, but this is incorrect. for no sign of in- creased productivity is to be observ- led. In 1914 the Transvaal yielded >I72,602.160, as against $1S1,258,- 800 in 1913. During the first six months of 1915 the output has been $90,S12,370. In July it Is true, the yield rose to $1S,570,450, which is the largest since May, A.A5, but the increase is attributable not to the ef- feet of any premium on gold but to the larger supply of labor, due to the idleness of the diamond mines. On the contrary, the absence of marked change in the worlds gold output is the most notable fact. Owing to the geographic distribution of the princi- pal districts, all of which are outside the war area, and the reduction of the ore at the mines or near them, to- gether with the availability of the necessary supplies, this fundamental industry has suffered but little, ex- cept in Mexico. It is quite probable that in the wreck of international credit. and the adjustment of debts at the close of the war, the production of gold will prove of immense impor- tance.-Mining and Scientific Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17

A lot of trouble may be avoided Ity refraining from buying an auto
 mobile on 8 wheelbarrow salary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17

The Northwestern brought a large shipment of supplies for the Post.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17

Before your word is spoken you
 are it's master. After 1t is spoken it lis master of you. K.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-17

A snow shovel handles snow better if it is warmed and coated with lit
 tie tallow. No snow can adhere to 1t then.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
QUESTION PUTTING
orr PURE FOOD To
Be HEARD NARCOTIC

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 21.-A
hearing on the question of postpone
ment Of the effective date Of Food In
spection Decision 1913, which in sub
stance forbids the use of guaranty le-
gends and serial numbers on labels If
foods and drugs in interstate com
merce, will be held in the Bureau Of
Chemistry, 216 18th St. s.-W., Wash
ington, D. c., at 2 o'clock p. m, be-
ginning March 10, 1916.
This decision, issued May 5th, 1914,
as originally promulgated, was to take
effect May /, 1915. Later the date on
hich it was to take effect was post
poned until May 1, 1915, with the pro-
yiso as to products packed and labeled
prior to May l, 1916, in accordance
with law and with the regulations in
effect prior to May 5, 1914, that the eff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Tax Receiver.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
election to the Office of Tax Receiver
OF Sumter county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary Of
March 18th, 1916 l sincerely ask
the support of all the voters, and if
elected l pledge my honest and best
efforts in the discharge of the duties
devolving upon said office, and all the
assistance rendered me will be highhly
appreciated. l am not able financially
to canvas the county, as my wife will
have to remain in the Americas hos
pital for several weeks yet, and l will
have to spend most of my time l have
to spare with her, so will ask the vot-
ers to remember me at the polls. Re-
specially. GEO. D. JONES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21

adopted pension system which is
modern and sound
1t is a contributofy system whereby
upon the payment by the parish each
year of an additional seven per cent.
speaking roughly of the ministers SAL
airy, he will receive on retiring at 68, a
pension equal to one-half his average
salary during his active service. At
Death, his widow and minor children
will receive annual, pensions; if dis
abled in active service, a pension fol-
lows.
Thus in the full tide of active service
he can throw himself into his work
with the complete abandonment of an
officer who knows that whatever hap
pens to him, his dear ones will be car
cd for, and he. if living to old age, will
go to his grave with dignity and self
respect.
In order to take care of those who
should be pensioned immediately, and
to give the contributory plan time to
move permanently on it's own wheels,
an initial sum of 100000 is to be
raised.
To direct the task of obtaining this
reserve fund, Bishop Lawrence, IT
Massachusetts will during 1916, sus-
pend active work in his own diocese
ard devote himself wholly to this great
enterprise.
The cooperation of leading life in
surance officers and business men has
been obtained to establish the scheme.
Local committees will be appointed
Throughout the United States. To get
this splendid undertaking on it's feet
will be the supreme task of the Epis-
copal church in 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21

fective date was postponed until No
yember 1, 1916.
Numerous requests recently have
been made to the department for fur
Their postponement. Those requesting
this action represent that manufac-
turers and dealers still have on hand
large quantities of labels printed prior
to May 5, 1914, and bearing the guar
anty legend and serial number. 1t is
represented that this supply of labels
in the aggregate cost many thousands
of dollars, and that unless they can be
used their owners will sustain a severe
loss.
On the other hand, many manufac-
turers, in expectation of the new reg
ulations going into operation next May
have already eliminated the guaranty
legend and serial number from their
labels.
All parties interested in the ques-
ton, whether in favor of the extension
Or opposed to it, are invited to attend
the hearing and present such facts as
may be material.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
Poodle Dog
Is Life Saver
At Big Fire

GAINESVILLE, Ca, Feb. 21.-La-
nier Hall, one of the larger buildings
OF Riverside Military academy, near
here, was burned to the ground by fire
that broke out suddenly at 4 o'clock
Sunday morning. That no lives were
lest was due to a poodle, whose bark
ing aroused his mistress, wife of Pro
fessor S. S. Mccoy, just in time to en-
able her to rush from the blazing
tuilding.
The loss in the building and equip
ment is estimated at $43, 1000, with $685.
600 insurance. Colonel Sandy Beavers
president of the academy, announces
that work of rebuilding viii be begun
as soon as plans can be made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Tax Receiver.

l am a candidate for the office OF
Tax receiver of Sumter county, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary, March 18th. l am thoroughly
familiar with the duties OF the office,
having written UP the digest for sew
eral years, and if elected promise my
very best services. If it carries any
especial credit, l will state that | was
Confederate soldier" two years. |
make no claim on this ground, as /
feel that l merely did my duty, but
knowing my competency, do ask your
vote on the ground of efficiency.
w. c. GRAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Judge City Court.

To The Citizens OF Sumter County. l
respectfully announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of Judge
Q: the City Court of Americas, subject
10 the primary to be held on Marca
18th, 1916 This being the concluding
year of the term heretofore conferred
OF me by the people, will be gratified
if they think proper to again favor me
at tie polls. Sincerely
w. NJ. HARPER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Ordinary.

To The Democratic Voters of Sum-
ter County: I respectfully announce
as candidate for Ordinary of Sumter
county, subject to the primary called
for March 18th, 1916. Thanking you
Tor the confidence and support shown
me in the past and assuring you that
Il elected l will give the same impair
tial, fair, efficient and competent ser
vice as I have always given you in the
discharge Of the duties of this honored
and responsible office. Respectfully
JOHN A. COBB
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Tax Receiver.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Tax Receiver of Sumter
county, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary on March Is, and ask the support
of my friends and the voters. If elect
sd, pledge my best efforts in the dis
charge of the duties deVolving on the
office, and will greatly appreciate the
support received from all. Respec-
fully. C. w. HENDERSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Clerk Of Superior Court.

] hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office of
Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter
oounty. If elected, Sam R. Heys will
act as my Deputy, and we earnestly
sOlicit the support of the people of the
county and pledge faithful perform
ance of the duties pertaining to said
sfflce Subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. H. E. ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Ordinary.

To the Democratic Voters of Sumter
County: l hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office OF Ordinary,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary on March 18th, 1916. If elect
ed, will give the Office my undivide
attention and fulfill the duties thereof
a, the best OF my ability. respectful
ly solicit your support at the polls.
F. A. THOMAS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
THE EPISCOPAL
CHURCH WANT To
PENSION CLERGY

TOWNSVILLE, Ga, Feb. 21.-In
his sermon Sunday at st. Thomas
church, Thomasville, the Right Rever-
ED Frederick Forke Reese, D. D.,
Bishop of Georgia, said in part:
The Episcopal Church has determ-
iued to undertake the largest single
enterprise in it's history namely, to
institute a system of pensions for its
retired clergy,
Before entering upon this policy the
church did two things: 1) Made d
careful census of the salaries now
paid to clergymen, and (2)) Had cal
culations made by expert actuaries of
the cost of maintaining a system the
permanent success of which there
could be no doubt.
The census of salaries, now com
pleted, shows the following principal
facts:
There are APO men in the active
service of the Episcopal Church in the
United States. Their average salary is
81 200 year. This is not all cash, but
Includes the value of a house, when
provided. More than $500 of these
ministers, over one-half the total num-
Der, receive less than $1,5O0 a year.
Only 237 including the 1875 Bishops
receive $4,000 or over.
More than 700 men are paid less
than $1,000 and many of these 700 are
the older clergy, with hard tasks. The
Church now is virtually carrying out
scheme of retirement at the expense
Of its older men.
These meagre salaries are paid 10
clergymen serving what is often as
serted to be the richest church mem
bership in America. Those men are
expected to have good education, TO
dress fell, to live and move among peo-
lie where rents are high, keep open
house, always appear cheerful, and
preserve their physical vigor. They
are men of devotion, who often exer-
! else leadership in their communities,
and who must support themselves,
their wives and their children on the
salaries paid them, with little or NO
thought of outside interests.
The ministers do not complain. But
the Church itself must be efficient. Eff
Diciency consists partly in being equip.
ped to fight at the top-notch of enthus-
iasm and vigor. The minister cannot
GO this if, with all his sacrifices
cheerfully made, while he is active, hi
has no assurance of a competence in
/ his old age.
Railroad companies seek efficiency
and enthusiasm from their mey
+. through promises of a pension. 1t i;
in the broadcast interest of society thai
every church should do the same.
! The Episcopal Church has passed
the exact vital statistics of the whole
body Of her clergy through the labor.
atory of the best actuaries and has
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
Two Blind
Men Running
For Coroner

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 1.-Two blind
men are opposing each other in the
race for coroner in Fulton county. he
incumbent, Paul Donehoo, a blind law
yer, has demonstrated on numerous
past occasions that nobody with eye
sight can possibly beat him, so this
time another blind man, like himself,
IS going to try it.
The new candidate is Fred M. Powers
also an attorney, and formerly a JUS
tice of the peace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For County Commissioner.

At the earnest solicitation of my
friends, l hereby announce myself 4
candidate for the office of Commits
slonsr of Roads and Revenue of Sum.
ter County, subject to the Democratic
primary of March 18th, 1916. If
elected, will conscientiously perform
the duties incumbent upon me to the
hest Of my ability. Your support will
be appreciated. N. A. RAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Coroner.

To The Democratic Voters of Sum
ter County: l announce as candidate
for Coroner of Sumter county. under
the rules of the primary of March 18th.
thank you for your past favors, and
ask your support again for the office
ED JENKINS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Tax Receiver.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Tax Receiver of
Sumter county, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary, March
18th. Win appreciate your vote, and
it elected promise to fulfill the office
to the best of my ability.
J. p. (BUG) CHAPMAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Judge CITY Court.

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Judge of the
City Court Of Americas, subject to the
primary of March 18th. l will appre-
eiate the votes and help from all OF
she voters and people of Sumter coun-
p. L. J. BLAL0CK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Tax Receiver.

announce myselef as a candidate
for the office of Tax Receiver of Sum-
ter county, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary of March 18th.
appeal to the voters of the county for
support promising if elected to give
every duty of the office my personal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
LUCIUS HARVEY.


I am a candidate for the Office Of
County Treasurer of Sumter county.
subject to the action of the primary
March the 10Th. respectfully solicit
and will appreciate the support of the
eoters Of the county. H. d. WATTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For County Commissioner.

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary on
March 18th. / solicit the support of
the voters and will serve this Office to
the best of my ability if elected.
S. A. RODGERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Tax Receiver,

announce my candidacy for cleo
tion to the office of tax receiver of
Sumter county, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary on March
18th, and if elected to this office will
give it my best attention. 1 will ap-
preeiate anything my friends will do
in my behalf. Respectfully,
WILL H CHAPPELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Solicitor City Conrt.

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of Solicitor of the City Court
Of the City of Americas, subject to
she rules of the Democratic primary
10 be held on March 18th.
T. o. MARSHALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For Sheriff.

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
Sheriff of Sumter county, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary
or March 18TH If the voters elect me
to this Office l will have Tom Sum-
mers as my deputy. We both will APP
preciate the support of the voters Of
the county. Respectfully,
LUCIUS HARVEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
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advance. This includes publica-
ton in the Weekly Times-Re-
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in the Daily Times-Recorder I'M
til the day of election.-EDITOR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-21
For County Surveyor,

hereby announce my candidacy for
county surveyor subject to the action
of the Democratic primary on March
15th If the people see fit to re Get
mme to this office, l will be grateful.
r. R. HOWE.