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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
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choicest I've pictures of brave men and
of beautiful women flocking to church
that snowy flower, that fragrant bit OF
beauty, pinned conspicuously.
Not a great while ago I heard of a
little child being misjudged by his conf
panions. His mother said, I've plow-
ed and worked and denied myself to let
him go to school and now this bit of
injustice will spoil his happy memories.
But she turned to his teacher and
said: "But you were not to blame; he
loves you and will never forget your
goodness to him. That teacher told
her to let him put behind him the few
dark days and watch the happy time
and see if things would not obliterate
the scars on that school time. Children
can be as cruel as savages you know.
but child's heart can be so filled wits
happiness that petty cruelties may
eventually be obliterated by a change
of scene or circumstances. I say that
the mother-heart that keeps sweet and
true and trusting under all sorts of cir
cumstances will raise up the sort of
family to call her blessed
But she sows the seed day in and day
cut. There is no time to fold her hands
and let them run wild A seed of scorn
or hate, OF deceit or hypocricy, Of greed
or avarice may grow as the proverbial
mustard seed and spoil a fair enclosure.
Do you know your mothers favorite
song? Do you remember how she used
to hold you and sing Come, Thou
Fount of Every Blessing How Tedious
and Tasteless the Hours" or "AIl Hail
the Power of Jesus Name" and you
would drift into dreams of innocence
and health? Can you sing any of them
without the book? If you cannot you've
missed one great force for good, and
mighty lever to help you when the pow
ers of distrust weigh on you. Sing those
old classics to your own little ones, or
to the neighbor's children. Let some
one say in the years that may come
when you have gone to your heavenly
home, 81 remember that she used to
sing to me the grand old songs of the
church" These Jingles that fill the
ears of the children are very well in
their place, but. for foundation give
them a few real soul-stirring songs TO
use when the waters of affliction or
temptation assail their very souls
Faithfully yours.
LIZZIE o. THOMAS. S
Tuscumbia, Ala.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
LIGHT WITHOUT HEAT.

In my early days-"fox-fire" was Of
ten talked about, especially among hunt
ers and hunting was a general pastime.
Strange lights were often written about
and superstitious people were not slow
to claim supernatural vesitations. The
"fox-fire" was finally traced to decay
ing wood in swamps. and thick forests.
This "fox-fire," so often seen by hunt
ers had no heat whatever. 1t had no
animal origin or connection. AS the
swanps were ditched and rank forests
were cleared, the "foX-fire" has disap-
peared very Largely. 1t is presumable that
as civilization advances and population
increases--there will be no fox-fire-be-
cause that particular sort of decaytnS
wood will not be around to alarm the
superstitious or attract the fiction writ
er.
But there is another kind of light
without heat, that everybody has on
portunity to wonder at and to admire.
/ allude to the fire-flys that come in the
good old summer time. When l was a
child we called them lightning bugs"
Myraids of these small creatures CO
the insect tribe, can be seen all about
us in the summer evenings. Everyone
of them has a famous lamp attached to
it's active little body, and there is moth
ing in electrical development that sur
passes the FREELY illumination-size
and weight being equal. 1t is one of
natures wonders.
The light from a FREELY is surpass-
ingly beautiful. If there were only a
few the curious people would be crazy
to capture fire-flies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
SEVENTH INsTALLAIENT.

Far out on the horizon a sloOp Veer-
ed 10 the wind and bent its graceful
sails as If TO scoop the crest Of a frothy
little wave. The ocean reflected the
vivid sapphire blue so often written of
ard so seldom seen. In dazzling con-
trast the sand shOne silver white under
the noon sun
Mart and June were sitting on the
observation porch of the Travis home.
looking out over the beach.
Its almost deserted" June said with
some amusement AT this hour, any
other morning the beach would be
crowded. The dance must have played
havoc. I feel sorry for the poor pea
nut-and-popcorn man. He's wandering
about like a lost soul with nobody to
sell anything to-.
Il think you should have slept longer.
too. Mary smoothsi back the girls
hair a young person like YOU needs
all the sleep she can get"
Why I'm as fresh as a daisy re-
beIled June IF 1 stay in bed too long
/ get all stupid and loggy. And, just
think how terrible II would be IL I had
been lazy this morning. That wom-
an in Black would have gotten away
safely. AS long as I'm a real sleuth
now, 1 can't AFFORD to sleep. Overhours,
you know"
Mary looked up at the mischievous
smiling face. 4 shadow OF fear crept
into her eyes.
I wish you wouldn't have anything
more to do with this" she begged
gently. You are so young. so impul-
sfve Don't you know IL you play with
ire you must be burned? II not the
irst time, surely the second or third.
But I'm not playing with ire OBJ
jected June And. besides. don't Won
see that I've taken out the safest sort
of an insurance policy by joining forces
with Mr.. Lamar in tracking the Red
CireleT'
Il don't like it don't like any
thing about it" Mary clasped and I'M
clasped her hands nervOusly. You lave
become so headstrong. dear. Ever since
this mark came on your hand, you're so
different-so changed from the sweet.
gentle little girl that I've known and
loved all these years"
.'Oh. look" June exclaimed. glad Of an
excuse 70 change the subject. Look
ut the monkey. Mary. Isn't ne perfectly
adorablee Oh. you're not looking in the
right place. He's doing all sorts OF
tricks Isn't he wonderful"
81 don't see anything wonderful in
A monkey" observed Mary matter-of-
factIy. 'Tsnever did. / think they're
ugly and dirty and entirely too mucn
like a human being. They give me the
creeps"
This one is tae cutest thing I ever
saw" June maintained stoutly. oh.
lust look the way he bows and takes
on his hat! Why, he could give les
sons in the art Of bowling. Come on,
let's 20 down and see him. All the
children are following him"
I'D like to see myself run after
monkey" said Mary Indignantly;
they're full OF germs"
$50 am /. So are you. So is every
one" teased June "Oh, look at that!
That horrid man is pulling him about
and Shaping him because he doesn't
want 10 do the tricks. Isn't that aw-
rulr'
"Oh, / guess he knows how to treat
It." Mary approved, cOmplacently.
Those animals are treacherous things.
J guess"
''Treacherous. A little monkey like
that? Don't be silly. Why, they're
only mischievous."
That isn't a little monkey" Mary
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Iuue Travis impeIIed 10 benevolent crime
with the appearance Of a red circle on her
hand. learns from her nurse. Mary. inst
she Is not Mrs Travis daughter. but
belongs 20 a supposedly extinct family Of
Red Circle crooks. The new circle cases
mystify Detective Max lamar. smiling
Sam. Jewel fence. orders woman thief 70
use a painted circle blind At the
beach. June Travis steals and throws into
the ocean terrible war secret
She makes a successful getaway IN n
snail boat while the men who lost the
plans in their search for the thief with the
Red Circle on her hand are arrested for an
having women.
one o. them. Tod Drew. well known 10
Lamsr. teIezraphs for the detective. On
the same train with the detective Is Alma
IsSaTla. accompIice Of smiling sam. who
has come 10 SJrrfton 70 operate. The men
are at the station 70 meet Lamar Walk
fuS AIozg the beach discussing the case,
they meet June
After exchanging pleasantries. they part
With the understanding that they are all 10
be az the bah 10 be held In the hotel that
evening. Mary and Mrs. Travis accompany
June.
At the ball Lamar endeayOrs 20 monopOlize
June 70 the discontinue II Mary. who
fears that TIE red circle will appear on
Iune's hand IN his presence. Alma LaSalle's
first theft nets her a diamond brooch and
the loser. 4 stout woman. loudly proclatms
ner loss
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
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III 4@AAN !"
ENGLISH woMEN-N1NErY YEARS
w ;saiSsss ZLnely'I0PlcS
NM MIMI eIfdn.

AGO.
In Macauley's essays we find a great
many historical facts that are reliably
stated and beyond dispute, and his re-
view of John Stuart Mills theory of
government is one of the most elaborate
and well substantiated of all of Ma
cauley's writings.
Mr.. Mill was a pioneer in advocat-
ing the elevation of women-from the
servile situation that was forced upon
the sex-.and Lord Macauley in advo-
eating the same theory uses the fol-
lowing words:
IF there be word of truth In his
tory women have always been and still
are uS2g) over the greater part of the
globe humble companions. playthings,
captives, menials, beasts of burden. Elk
cept in few happy and highly civiliz-
ed communities they are strictly in a
state of personal slavery. Even in
those countries where they are best
treated, the laws are generally unfav-
orable to them, with respect to almost
all the points in which they are most
deeply interested" And this was writ
ten by lordly Englishman, ninety
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
ABOUT DEATH.

Children enjoy keenly, and suffer as
keenlv. When I was a small girl, one
of our neighbors died, a mother with
babe few weeks old, and leaving sew
eraf small children, besides. We at
tended the funeral, walked in the pro-
cession from the house to the grave
ward and there 1 saw the dear woman
that / loved, put away in the colo
ground. NV sorrow was great, and
can recall nothing more dismal than
that gloomy procession, with snow on the
ground and those weeping children, two
of them my schoolmates, and the
thoughts of that desolate home, con-
vulsed me with grief. The preacher said
the dead woman had gone to heaven. l
asked myself, where is Heaven How
d,d she get there?" what is it that
dies, and what is it that went to Heav-
en?' 'why did a good God take away
that good mother from the children sne
loved so well?"
Set it down in your book dear read
er. that little children are greatly
troubled about dead people they have
known in life and health, and much de-
ponds on the way that grown people talk
about the dead-as to whether these
keen small observers are not plagued in
on. Rest assured nothing is gained by
refusing to answer their questions and no
advance is made by telling them things
about the hereafter that you cannot eX-
plain very carefully. When l reached
NV home on that snowy day, (after
had gone back for a little time with
those motherless schoolmates to their
cheerless home) 1 can remember my pas
sionate love for my own mother, VINO
was ready to take the wondering child
in her loving arms. and talk to her calm
ly about death and the hope of a meet
ing with loved ones in the Great Be-
yond. Afterwards, when my motner
was sick, l troubled with anxiety lest
1 should see her laid away in that awful
grave yard, and there were sleepless
nights and dreadful dreams of losing
my mother If you find child In dis
tress over a dear ones death you can
give it no higher service than to talk
reasonably and consolingly about what
xoaanu N fha survivors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
LITTLE FOOTSTEPS.

BY NJ. B. Leavitt.
Little footsteps. soft and gentle.
Gliding by our cottage door,
How / love to hear their trample,
AS I heard in days Of yore;
Tiny feet that travelled lightly
In this weary world Of woe.
Now silent lie in yonder churchyard,
Meath the dismal grave below
Little footsteps, soft and gentle.
Gliding by our cottage-door,
How I love to hear their trample.
As I heard in days of yore.
Chorus
Little footsteps, soft and gentle,
Gliding by our cottage door,
How / love to hear their trample,
AS / heard in days of yore.
She sleeps the sleep that knows no wax
ing,
BY the golden rivers shore.
And my heart it yearns with sadness,
When I pass that cottage door
Sweetly now the angels carol
Tidings from our loved one far.
That she still does hover DER us,
And will be our guiding star.
She sleeps the sleep that knows no walk
ing,
BY the golden rivers shore.
And my heart it yearns with sadness,
When I pass that cottage door.
Little footsteps now will journel
In the world Of sin no more.
Meier they'll press the 'sandbanks lightly
BY the golden rivers shore.
Mother, weep not, father, grieve not
Try to smooth your troubles Ger,
For I'll think of her as sleeping
Not as dead, but gone BEFORE
Little footsteps now will journey
In the world of sin no more,
Meier they'll press the sandbanks hghty'
Nv the golden rivers shore.
IrTTLE CHmDREN'S THOUGHTS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09
DID you EVER THINK.

That kind word put out at interest
brings back an enormous percentage of
love and appreciation?
That though loving thought may
not seem to be appreciated it has yet
made you better and brayer because of
it?
That the little acts of kindness and
and thoughtfulness day by day are real
ly greater than one immense act Of kind
ness once a year?
That to be always polite to the peo-
pie at home is not only more ladylike,
but more refined than having company
manners?
That to judge anybody by his per-
sonal appearance stamps you as not
only ignorant, but vulgar?
That to talk, and talk, and talk about
yourself and your belongings is very
tiresome for the people who listen?
Our Sunday Afternoon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-05-09

1t was a pleasure of the editor TO
meet Mrs. John Thomas. of Spring Val
ley. on Tuesday. Not being connected
with the paper eight months ago at the
time Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas were mar
ried, we were not familiar with the ro-
nance in connection with the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas. We were also
pleased to learn that Mrs. Thomas is
from Madison, Fla, and with her par
ents had been near neighbors of our
brother, Robert Davis and his family.
Mrs. Thomas for a number Of years has
been a department editor for The At
lanta Journal. and splendid articles from
her gifted pen have been appearing in
this great newspaper for a considerable
time. She is authority on chickens, and
many other things in the household,
the Woman's kingdom. Last week she
had an excellent article on Easter. Mr.
Thomas being a constant reader OF this
great paper, became interested in the
department, so ably conducted by one
of the same name, developed a cores
pondence that ripened into a romance
of love and marriage. We are glad to
have her as a citizen of the county,
Albanian Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
THE ALCAZAR

Dustin Farnum is the star in the new
Pallas-Paramount picture, "Davy
Crockett but his fine work is almost
equalled by the remarkable acting of a
hitherto little known actor.
This player has appeared in several
ether screen successes, but has never
before been given part worthy of his
exceptional ability. This played is a
perfect specimen of full grown CHINA
mon bear and has coat like velvet.
In all the scenes which this per-
former appears he stars, if a bear
could ever be said to star. Whether it
is only to brighten the Sleeping colored
boy in the canoe or to perform the del
icate task of springing a genuine bear
trap, the work is accomplished in a
faultless manner.
The remarkable intelligence of this
animal and his comical actions add
much to the attraction of this excep>
tional and differently told romance Of
the frontier. This photo-play is COM
ing to the Alcazar theatre Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
ALLIED WAR VESSELS IN
WATERS AROUND ISLAND

MANILA, Pa. l., Oct. 7.-Allied war;
ships, believed to be British vessels,
are again active in territorial waters
Of the Philippines and a half dozen in
ter-island vessels have been overhoul-
ed, halter and examined during the
past few days. The procedure is
generally to halt a ship, send an
armed landing party aboard, examine
the ships papers, ask for information
as to the nationality Of the passengers
and inquire whether the ship carried
cargo or mail addresses to Teutonic
subjects So far there has been no
interference either with passengers,
mail or cargo.
A large cruiser, believed to be Brit
ish, cerated a sensation recently by
dashing into Manila Bay and coming
within four miles of the harbor. Then
she turned tail and as suddenly made
for the open sea again No effort was
made to stop her by the American
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

ability and liked by the large percent
age of people who personally know
him in Sumter county.
Mr.. Levine has already made the
change and can be found at Hoffman
Brothers, where they are handling dry
goods, shoes, clothing, millinery and
ladies ready-to-wear as a speciality.
Many people in Americas and this
county will be interested in the bust
ness change made by Mr.. Levine, and
will continue to do business with this
popular salesman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
KryptOk Invisible BifOcal glasses
Bell, The Jeweler.

The German submarine will never
come up Muckalee, but you will have
external troubles all during life. JONES
BALSAM of BENZOIN destroys disease
germs in cuts, wounds and sores. Use
this Liniment of Quality and court
safety, instead of peril. Scores of
children died last year in the Southern
states from rusty nail wounds. Do
you know that BALSAM or BENZOIN
will perform multitude of services in
your home? Ask your druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

When about to buy an article such
rs range that plays an important
part in the daily routine of the home, it
pays to examine it carefully and be
sure you are CITING the best range
value. A range expert from the factory
will during the week commencing
Oct Is, show you how the MAJESTIC
is built, why it lasts so long and why
it is the best value. Sheffield Co. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

warships in the bay which have
charge of enforcing neutrality regula-
tons, but it is understood that the
matter was the subject of correspond
ence between the governor generals
office and the British consulate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
Want Advertisements

Figure your own want ad. Minimum
charge is 25c. For insertions less
than two weeks, one cent per word.
For insertions between two and four
weeks, three-fourths of cent per
word. For insertions of more than
four weeks, One-half cent per word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

Experience in thousands of homes
has proved that the MAJESTIC is the
one range that gives real satisfaction
and cats down the cost of living. An
EXPERT from the MAJESTIC factory
viii be at our store during the week
commencing Oct. 16, and will show you
why tie MAJESTIC is the only range
for you Sheffield Co. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

The offer of an $500 set of kitchen
ware FREE to every purchaser of a
MAJESTIC during demonstration week
is genuine 1t is an out and out gift to
every purchaser of a MAJESTIC range
and the price of this range with rep
utation remains the same. See this de-
monstration during the week COM
menoing Oct. is, at our store, Sheffield
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
PERSONAL

Buy the large sizes of JONES'
BALSAM OF BENZOIN when your
horses are troubled with scratches
thrush, CALLED shoulders, swellings and
flesh wounds. Sold on the money-back
plan. Ask your dealer for it. III
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

Has it ever occurred to you that a
WORKOUT range wastes money in
burning too much fuel and spelling
food? A range expert who will have
charge of the MAJESTIC DEMON
STRATION during the week commenc-
ing Oct. 16, will show you how the
MAJESTIC range cuts down house
hold expenses. Sheffield Company.
Q e+
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Clark left Satur-
day afternoon for Macon, where they
went because of the accident to their
son, Musician Bruce Clark, which hap
pened Friday night at Camp Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

Mrs. l.. T. Turner, who has been
visiting her sister in Jacksonville,
Fla, for the past two months still con-
tinues ILL., She has been quite sick
during her visit there and was for two
weeks in hospital. Her many Ameri.
Gus friends will be glad to learn, how
ever, that she is improving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

Friends of Eugene Bailey regret to
learn that he is confined to his home
with an attack of fever, which, how
ever, has not yet developed serious
symptoms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

The many friends of Miss Ruth
Christian will regret to learn that she
has been carried to the Plains hospital
for treatment. They hope for her a
speedy recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

You want pork and beef that you can
sit down to, and enjoy at your meals,
1hen order it from the ACME SAM
TARY MARKET where your business
will be appreciated. Phone 574. SIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

To get an $500 set of kitchen ware
absolutely free if you buy MALES
TIC range next week is an offer worth
investigating. Visit our special demon
stration during the week commencing
Oct. 16, and we will show you this
fine ware which is an out and out gift.
Sheffield Co. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
LEVINE GOES WITH
HOFFMAN BROTHERS

David Phillip Levine, who has been
with D. Pearlman, in the mercantile
business for over six years, is now
with Hoffman Brothers, at 116 Cotton
avenue. He is a salesman of known
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Allison left Sat
urday afternoon for Forsyth, where
they will spend several days and then
will visit Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

J. F. Souter, one of Webster coun-
tvs popular citizens and capable at
torneys, was in Americas Friday after
noon. Mr.. Souter has many friends in
Sumter, as he has in other counties in
this circuit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

The expressman is a frequent visitor
here these days. Suits, Dresses,
Waists and Coats have piled in ON us
this week and tomorrow we shall be
ready to show ample stocks of the most
desired merchandise. PINKST0N'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-To buy several hundred
Good, sound oat, cotton-seed hulls and
mixed feed sacks. Harold Brothers.
5-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

ATTENTION FARMERS. Mr.. Will
Green Turpin has just returned from
Kentucky, where he has selected a car
load of mules and Brood Mares with
colts by their side; they are also bred
again. 2-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

The greatest line of Mems Suits for
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 to be found
anywhere; understand, however, we
have Suits for $4,000, $500 and $4,000.
ANSLEY'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-08

e. L. Bridges, formerly of EllayilIe,
but now residing in Ocalla, Fla, trav-
cling for the Alkahest Lyceum system,
with headquarters at Ocalla, was in the
city Saturday going to Ellaville. Mr..
Bridges is county school commissioner
of Schley county until January list,
when his successor qualities.