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Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
The Capacity to Sleep.

Very enviable is the capacity to sleep in any position. which has been attributed to Chinese soldiers. In his Chinese Characteristics Dr. Arthur H. Smith. the American missionary. says: Ut would be easy to raise in China an army of million men-nay. of 10.OO0000-tested by competitive examination as to their capacity to go to sleep across three wheelbarrows. with head downward. like a spider their mouths wide open and a fly in side" ."-London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
The Unicorn,

Chinese annals of great antiquity contain numerous detailed accounts of the supposedly fabulous unicorn, in which the descriptions are identical with those handed down from the ear Hest times in the mythology of occi- dental countries. From this it is in ferred that at some time in the remote past there actually did exist a single horned equine or cervine animal of some sort.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
In an Ancient Korean Coffin.

Worlimen engaged in repairing the ruins of the old Shiragi dynasty tombs in Korea, while employed in niue story tower. discovered stone collin about two square feet in the third story of the tower In the coffin were q jeweled ornament, gold bell. Il sil- yer bell, some old coins, Il gold vase, stone gourd. some comma shaped jewels and several other rare articles, all relics of ancient times. dating back 1900 years.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Some Improvement.

'Mrs. Dubwaite doesn't seem to mind how much MT. Dubwaite operates the phonograph."
 'In the language of a well known advertiser. There's a reason.'"
 "Yes?'
 As a choice between two evils, Mrs. Dubwaite much prefers the phono- graph. MT. Dubwaite's favorite diver sion in the evening used to be picking out tune on the piano with one fin er."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
He Had Been There.

"I beg you to observe" said the tai ented pianist. displaying his technique to some of his admirers. "how exceed fngly light Is my touch"
 "I don't have to observe" muttered saddened citizen on the edge of the group. ''I know by experience. ."-Rich mond Times Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
overworkinq the Superstition.

Henry" said the supersttious host ess to her husband. you simply must find another guest.'
 Whats the trouble now?" he asked. "There are thirty of us to sit down."
 "I know, but there were forty-three invited and exactly thirteen didn't come. ."-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
A Problem,

,Oldbatch--What are you trying to figure out? Longsuffer-A little mathe- nautical puzzle. Some time ago my wife said she'd be dressed in a minute, and shortly after my daughter said she'd be ready immediately. I'm try ing to find out which one will come first.-New York Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
ReIiuion of India.

The religious beliefs of India are nu- merous and range from BuddhistS in the east, pagans in the north and Mo hammedans in the northwest, through the great bulk of Hindus in the ceI.r ter, to Buddhists and Christians in the extreme south.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Dodoinu.

''If had my way" said the positive woman, "I'd make every unmarried man pay a special tax"
 What would be the use?" rejoined Miss Cayenne. Any man who can successfully dodge matrimony would surely succeed in dodging his taxes" Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Not Much Difference.

Brown-Now. my wife always con. suits me abont everything she buys for herself-dresses. hats. shoes. gloves everything. Robinson-So does mine that is. she always asks me for the money. Comes to the same thing in the end
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Of Course Not.

''I wonder why the oldest person ir Ihe world was man?"
 "Why. because no woman would ever have acknowledged it."-Florida Times Union
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Universal Demand

"'The trouble with our son." said fla ,ter, 'is that he wants his own way about everything" Yes" replied moth rr, and I suppose that's what he thinks ahs1t S."--WashingtOn Star.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Just Like a Man,

Mir. Baggie-Confound that tailor! These trousers are a mile too long Mrs. Baggie-How much shall I turn them up? Mir. Baggie-About half an inch.-LondOn Answers.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
A Trace of Kindness.

Hes Can't you find anything pleasant to say about the mcr.bers of my fam ly? Shc-WcIl, I remember they were nI opposed to our marriage.-Rich- mond Times-DisDatch.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Anticip patinq.

Have you heard that Biglow's daughter is going to marry a million aire?"
 Yes. Heard it yesterday. Biglow tried to borrow $10 from me on the strength of it."-St. Louis Post-Dis patch.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Rather RouQh.

Here's hard luck"
 Whats that?"
 "Flubdub's wife wants him to pay the income tax on the alimony he gives r"-LouiSville Courier-Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24

The only way for rich man to be healthy Is by exercise and abstinence: to live as if he were poor.--Temple.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-24
Quite So.

Your friend is rather Il well season cd man. is he nOt?'
 Well, he's an old salt with pep pery disposition."- Ameri. can.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
MISS SALTER THE BRIDE
OF MINTER KENNEDY.

A marriage Of interest to people here
occurred late Tuesday afternoon when
Miss Olive Salter and MIR. Minter Ken
nedy, both of Smithville, were united
in the bonds of holy wedlock, Justice
Of the Peace w. T. McMath performing
the ceremony. A tinge of romance at
taches to the wedding, the young peo-
pie plighting their troth while in an
automobile on one of the roads lead
ing out of Americas, whittier they went
tc consummate their VOWS before par
entail objections could be interposed.
Following their marriage, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kennedy returned to Smithville, where
today their received congratulations
of many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
Pointing With Pride.

Britt Craig, the blond special writer
for the Atlanta Constitution. was a CEN
ter of interest because of his theories
before the primary and his forecast.
The Times-Recorder points with
some pride, too, to their pre-convention
speculations in Tuesdays daily, and
in only one instance was there a Slip
up. Hutcheson was expected to be a
nominee for judgeship in the court
OF appeals race-but the Dorsey dele
gates refused to follow the Dorsey
leaders. The Dorsey delegates wanted
to nominate the judges as they pleased
and they did.
Bloodworth and Alex Stephens were
sacrificed in the sweeping tide which
carried Jenkins and Luke to the NOM
nation, There was no special reason
cXcept-Jenkins, Luke and George had
tie greatest aggregation of workers in
tI'eir behalf ever seen at convention.
By-the-way, you may cuss conven-
lions but therell be many more. The
Dorsey platform went on record as
commencing the county unit plan.
Well meet you there two years from
now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
BANKERS DEBATE U. S.
FEDERAL RESERVE CLEARING

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept 27.-Dis-
cussion of the federal reserve clearing
system by the national bank section of
the American Bankers association
today provoked a lively debate on
certain phases of the subject.
The points taken up were rules and
regulations issued by the federal re-
serve board and the federal reserve
banks, the effect on the net income OF
country banks, the effect on the rela-
items between reserve cities, and other
questions relating to the expense of
collecting checks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
The OPERA HOUSE

Motion picture directors are relent7
less in their demands for perfect ex-
preston. If it is pleasure, they must
have pleasant expression and if it is
pain, or anger, or sorrow, they make a
similar demand. During the filming of
THE Witch" the great new feature
production in which William Fox is
presenting Nance O,Neal in the lead
ing role, Frank Powell, the director
demanded that Jane Miller, who plays
the part of Dolores, express pain in a
certain scene.
The scene was rehearsed several
times and Miss Miller did not get the
degree of facial expression demanded
by the director.
you must get that expression to the
extreme degr9," said Mr.. Powell.
But cat lot do any better" replied
Miss Miller.
with your consent I will manage
that" declared the director. and the
young actress agreed.
AS the cameras were grinding and
Miss Miller went into this particular
scene, one of her feet was out of range
of the camera. The director grabbed
a key from his pocket, reached down
and ground it against the young TO-
mans ankle. There was scream, a
distop4ing of features and the director
popped back into his directing seat
smiling as he remarked, great! wond-
erfull just what I've been after"
This simply illustrates to what ex-
tremes things are carried in making
moving pictures, in order that every
thing may be absolutely perfect
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
18th. District

SEVENTEENTH DIST, Sept. 81
Rev. Pearson, of Plains, filled his ap-
pointments at Plains Saturday and
Sunday
c. c. Jones, of Americas, and NJ. P.
Jones, of Dawson, spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Jones.
Bill Frank Williams, of Bronwood,
was a Sunday visitor here.
Miss Emma Virgins left Thursday
for Finleyson, Ca, where she has ac-
cepted position in the school there.
Miss Essie May Allen returned to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
GEORGIA HRTILLERY TO BORDER
is THE ORDER TO SOLDIERS
Continued from Page -
cluded in the most recent war depart
ment order are expected to be zent
to the border soon.

The foregoing Associated Press dis
patch indicates that Georgia troops
are soon to see service at the border,
but fails to state whether the Ameri-
Gus Light Infantry boys are to be in
cluded in the initial movement from
Macon. 1t is believed, however, that
the infantry will not remain long al
Camp Harris after the artillery now
encamped there departs. The order
referred to above provides only for
the movement of Georgia field artillery
no infantry being ordered to move at
this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27

pecially among the newspaper men,
whe1 the Watson circulars attacking
Wilson and asking the convention not
to endorse him, made its appearance.
A keen surprise swept the gathering
but never was Watson's name men
toned in the convention, and never did
his followers propose a single thing
which might indicate preparations
from Watson for an attack on the con-
vention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
Leslie

LESLIE, Ga, Sept. 27.-Orphans
Home Day will be observed at the Les
lie Methodist church Sunday, October
LIST, and Saturday, Sept. Both, will be
observed as Work Day.
Mrs. George Larimore and sister
Mrs. H. H. Larimore, of near Leesburg,
were visitors in Leslie Tuesday.
Mrs. Claude Johnson, of Huntington,
spent Monday afternoon in Leslie with
friends.
DR.. and Mrs. R. L. Reeves and Num-
Reeves returned Wednesday from At
lanta, where DR.. Reeves spent several
weeks for his health.
Walter Jordan visited friends in
Fitzgerald and Triton during the past
week.
E. L. Wilson is attending court il
Americas this week.
Mrs. Ella Ranew and children, Dor
othy and Ray, of Pollard, Ala, came
last Thursday to visit relatives in
Leslie.
L. c. Griffin went to Columbus Mon
day on business.
T. P, Ward, of Sasser, arrived in Les
lie Tuesday and has been formally in
stalled as agent for the Seaboard Air
Line railroad here.
1. P. Jay is resting as well as could
be expected after his serious accident
Monday afternoon, in which he had the
flesh from one of his limbs badly cut
from the knee down in gin at the
Americas Oil Co., plant here.
Mrs. Roxy Beacham, of Maddox, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. ], W. Barwick this
week.
DR.. and Mrs. J. C. Anderson had
with them last week their sister, Mrs.
A. B. Moore, of Columbus.
Miss Laura Maude Roberts and
brother, Luther, spent the weekend
at their home in Hatley, Ga.
H. o. Marshall, travelling auditor for
the Seaboard Air Line railroad, was IN
Leslie Monday on business.
Emmett Gardner was showing very
fine kershaw here today. The vegeta-
Bile weighed rs pounds and was raised
in Leslie by Mr. Gardner
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
MRS. SAWYER HAD THE
RECREATION CLUB.

Mrs. Ned Sawyer was the charming
hostess of the Recreation club yester-
day afternoon at her home on Lee
street, at the reorganization of this
congenial club. Forty-two was played
at three tables, and the top score was
won by Mrs. T. F. Mabry. She was
presented with a pretty crepe de chine
handkerchief A salad course was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27

her home in Bronwood Monday after
spending several days pleasantly with
Miss Lizzie Ruth Dozier.
B. B. McCrea and ]. T. Virgins are
Serving as jurors in the City Court at
Americas this week.
W. A. Jones and T, J. suggs and
families spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. o. P. Jones.
Frank Miers and Herbert Helms, OF
Fidelity, were callers in this commun-
ity Sunday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
WHERE THE DANDELIONs

+ WENT \
= = = : y p y . y y 4 \ = y
Three little dandelions, each in yellow
gown,
Stood beside the winding road that led
to Londontown.
They heard the merry children, they
saw the travellers pass,
And they said to one another, How
sad it is alas!
That we, too, may not travel and view
the world beyond;
We've never even climbed the hill or
seen across the pond"
Three little dandelions, each in gown
of gold,
Taller grew each summer day in the
leafy mould,
Yet they stood on tiptoe and peered
through sun and rain,
To see if it was Enugland that lay be-
yond, or Spain,
One said she saw chimneys and an
other smoke and SCOT,
While the third saw ships a-sailing,
but never moved foot
Three little dandelions, each in gown
of white,
Laid their plans to travel on a dewy
righj,
And while cooling breezes famed the
waking day,
Spreadr their wings and vanished, oh,
SO far away!
But. if they reached that smoky town
or the seashore as tthey meant,
I'm sure I'll never tell you, Off l don't
know where they went.
-Gussie Packard Du Bots, in Los
Angeles Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
SOCIETY NEWS


served at the close of a most enjoyable
meeting. Those present were Mrs. E
]. Tyson, Mrs. L. P. Griffith. of Column
bus; Mrs. Charles Poole, Miss Julia
Gordon, Mrs. Charles Culpepper, Mrs
Vernon Shipley Mrs. T. F. Mabry, Mrs
Thomas Mccarthy, Mrs. E. L. Jarvis
Mrs Charles Bostwick and Miss jamie
McCartner, of Triton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
BARBECUE CLUB TO
HOLD LAST SESSION

The Americas Barbecue club will
hold the last barbecue for the season
Thursday, September 2Sth, at the regn-
lar meeting grounds, on Glessner
street. AS usual full attendance will
be on hand, and one of the most inter
esting meetings of the season is look
ed forward to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
THERE IS ALWAYS A STORY
TO TELL AFTER CONVENTION
Continued from Page IL
Perry, Colquitt; w. ]. Willis, Grady.

Perry, Colquitt; w. ]. Willis, Grady.
Third District-B. M. Turnipseed,
Clay; j. Fl. Ward, Crisp; A. S. Bussee,
Turner; Rogers Williams, Schley.
Fourth District-B. F. Boykin, Car
roll; Jeff Taylor, Marion l.. C. Slade,
Muscogee; A. H. Freeman, Coweta.
Fifth District - Nym Mccullough,
Fulton; D. B. Billiard, Campbell; ]. H.
McCallie, Rockdale; ], E. Bodenheimer,
DeKalb.
Sixth District-Green E. Johnston,
Jasper; j. B. Hardy, Epson; L. z. Gill
bert, Clayton; John G. Ward, Henry.
Seventh District-Sam L. Graham,
Floyd; J. 2. Foster, Cobb; ]. T. Norris,
Barlow; John B. Lacy, Pope.
Eighth District-Julian McCurry,
Hart; j. F. Green, Clark; B. w. Boyd,
Greene; W. ]. Mathews, Ebert.
Ninth District-O. A. Nix, Gwinnett;
J. T. Peyton, Habersham; T. Quillian,
Hail. Howard Tate, Pickens.
Tenth District-John T. Allen, Bald
win; Alvin Golucke, Taliaferro; w. M.
Goodwin, Washington; W. w. Shaw,
Richmond.
Eleventh District-Gordon Know,
Jeff Davis; G. t. CuIbreath, Echols;
John w. Quincy Coffee; J. A. j. Hen
derson Irwin.
Twelfth District. W. Palmer,
Montgomery; W. C. Brinson, Johnson;
G.. L. Price, Emanuel; A. j, Yearly,
Lexington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
DE MOLAY COMMANDERY
TO MEET TONIGHT

DeMolay Commandery No. 5, Knights
Templar, will meet tonight at 1880
cclock for the purpose Of conferring
the order of the Red Cross upon two
candidates. f. G. OLIVER,
Eminent Commander
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County.

Before me came R. E. McNulty, cash
ierof Commercial City Bank, who being
duly sworn, says that the above and
forging statement is true condition
of said bank, as shown by the books of
file in said bank.
R. E. M'NULTY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 25th day of September 1916
JOHN D. MATHIS,
N P, S. Co., Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
Statement of the Condition of the
COMMERCIAL CITY BANK,

Located at Americas, Ca, at the Close
of Business, September 10th, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-27
Simmons Was Thorn.

Lexington.
Simmons Was Thorn.
W. E. Simmons, of Gwinnett, big
Dorsey man, threatened to be the thorn
iii the side of Dorsey's plan for the
convention. He was on his feet almost
with the opening of the convention
with an amendment to the rules al
lowing the counties to break away
from their constituents votes in the
court of appeals. Hub Dean, Of Hall,
the Dorsey floor leader, fought the
measure-but when the resolution was
reduced to writing and read by Secre-
tary Hirman L. Gardner, of Putnam,
it was accepted by Dean and passed.
Simmons was placed on the platform
committeeman here's where the in
side trouble was keen, although it did
rot reach the floor of the convention.
Simmons insisted that no sop" be
given to Watson; that break was Ger
tainly coming with the red-headed man
| from McDuffie-and let it come now,
v as Simmons plea. He asked for an
unequivocable and plain endorsement
oil Woodrow Wilson. He got this. Then
lie objected to the section which was
the bone for Watson to knaw about the
rights of outside interference with
Georgia's affairs. Simmons threaten
cd minority report, but finally it was
agreed to bring out the platform which
was unanimously carried.
Jones For Gilbert.
Judge Jones, of Meriwether, an elo-
quent speaker; warm supporter of
Dorsey and his college-mate at the
University of Georgia, stopped the Dor
, sey side for Harwell against Price
Gilbert. Judge Jones took the position
i'm our language, not that he loved
Dorsey less, but that he loved Gilbert
more, and did not want to see the con-
vention drag the supreme court JUS
tees seat into the convention. AS quick
as Hub Dean could gain the fioor-it
was agreed to pass the matter over,
and nothing else was heard of it until
Harwell made his speech and stated
that he did not care for his name to
be used.
Jones, of Meriwether, prevented the
disruption of the Dorsey ranks over the
Gilbert question.
Many Big Men Present.
The convention was marked with the
new faces of so many delegates, and
the old politicians on the side-Iines
watching the proceedings.
But there were many interested
spectators. William ]. Harris, of the
Federal Trade commission, was there.
Congressman c. r. Crisp was greeted
by many friends. Congressman Tom
Bell and Carl Vinson were there.
Judge E. ]. Reagan, of Henry county,
the retiring chairman, and st. Elmo
Massengale, Of Atlanta, the retiring
secretary, were extended the privileges
of the floor by unanimous consent.
There was furry Of excitement, es-
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-09-29
Three Break Prohibition law

During the past week Sheriff
Worley and Deputy McMahon have
made several arrests for violations
Of the Idaho prohibition law.
On Tuesday Henry Geisier was
arrested fer being drunk on the
streets. He was arraigned before
Probate Judge O'Callaghan when he
plead guilty, and was fined $50.
On Wednesday Chris Howe was
arrested on the charge of having in
his possession Intoxicating LIQUOR. II
is claimed that Howe had a quart
bottle of whiskey suspended bv a
string and hanging inside his clothes.
Howe was arraigned before Judge
O'Callaghan, waived examination and
was bound over to the district court
under $500 bonds.
Yesterday Sheriff Worlev arrested
George Lane on the charge of SELL
ing, Intoxicating liquor. Lane is said
to have sold whiskey to thirsty ones
at S1.5O per pint. He told Sheriff
Worley that he had disposed of ten
pints up until the time he was ar
rested. When arraigned before Pro-
bate Judge O'Callaghan the defend
ant waived examination and was
bound over to the district court un-
der $500 bonds.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-09-29
Many
For Political Debates
Republicans Have Counter Proposition Which
Should Interest Would-be Democrat
Office AsPirants

Resolved: That painstaking cour-
tesy and politeness will win more
votes than efficiency and economy.
Resolved: That when the county
attorney takes his vacations he be
instructed to appoint his deputy from
out of the county.
Resolved: That there are no per-
sons within the limits of Boundary
county qualified to serve as deputies
in the auditors office.
Resolved: That it should be the
duty of democratic postmasters to
post the pictures of Wilson and
Marshall in all public places.
Resolved: That when the assess
or hires a deputy he be required
to state on his campaign cards that
he is doing his own work.
Resolved: That when Governor
Alexander makes appointments of of
ficials for new counties he should
not be required to determine their
qualifications.
Resolved: That the board of trus-
tees of Boomers Ferry should not
request the probate judge to dis
continue issuing alcohol permits to
confirmed users of intoxicants.
Resolved That some relative of
the new national committeeman of
the democratic party be found a
place on the payroll of Boundary
county.
Resolved: That the county attor-
ney be empowered to import at
torneys at any and all times to
prosecute state cases and that the
county pay the bill.
Resolved: That it is the duty
linquent juveniles to st. Anthony
when these trips present opportuni-
ties to further their political ambi-
tons at lthe expense of the people
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-09-29
Causton Bros. Will Move

Causton Bros, general merchants,
have leased the w. T. James build
ing on Main street which for a num-
Der of years has been occupied by
the Boomers Ferry postoffice and
will move into the new location in
about three weeks or as soon as GER
tain repairs and remodeling is COM
pleted.
In the new location Causton Bros.
will have a floor space of about "a
by 40 feet. The old buildings in
the rear of the main building will be
torn away and will be replaced by
a fire-proof warehouse. In their
new location Causton Bros. feel they
will be able to better display their
lines of staple and fancy groceries
hardware and furnishings and also
be able to give their patrons better
service.
George Causton, the senior mem
Der of the firm, reports that business
has been good with his firm and
that he plans to keep up with the
demands made by increasing patron
age.
The new store will be fitted up
with first class fixtures and will
be a model business house in every
respect