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He threw up the gun instantly and
fired. There was piercing shrek
and Carlisle ran to the door just as
a gasping form whisked by. He reach
ed out, grabbed at the fleeing OBJ
iect and after a moments struggle
fell back against the building hold
ing only a coat. The figure melted
into the darkness.
once more within the shack. and
with the window covered. Carlisle
examined the trophy. 1t was dirty
wrinkled and old and contained only
a smudgy, crumpled letter address
ed to "The Brave Posse"
The letter read:
why didn't you come and stay a
while? Ha, ha. ha. was there,
didn't YOU hear me? Ha. ha- If you
wanted me why didn't you take me?
Ha. ha. ha.
WAS you after that abandoned
claim? Well, you can have mine. too.
now, because Pm letting it go. 1t
paid big, but the diggins are all
worked out. You friends are waiting
for you down there. II they could
talk they'd tell you how it paid.
"Good-by. I've gone to look for an
other easy claim.
THE MAN 1OO " AN Ed
About a year later cowboy, look
ing for a lost steer. glanced down the
shaft of Marble Cave. A queer odor
greeted his nostrils. Peering more
closely into the gloomy depths, his
curiosity aroused, he deserted a
crumpled heap that looked like a
human body He threw down his
lariat. angled and finally brought
forth the gruesome load. There was
nothing but a bundle of bones held
together by rotted clothing and a
miners belt The latter contained
several thousand dollars in bills and
silver.
The cowboy, greatly excited spread
the alarm quickly Soon many came
to view the sight and speculation as
to identity was rife. At last came
Carlisle, who saw the coatless corpse
and the bullet-shattered skull. He
looked off for moment into the dis
tance, slowly closed one eye and fin
ally said: Him, got him after all
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SOCIAL NOTES
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

The members of the T. o. w. class
of the Sunday school of the First
Baptist church enjoyed a delightful
Halloween party at the home of the
president, Miss Evelyn Adams, last
Saturday night.
Most of the guests were clad in cos
tunes in keeping with the occasion
and some of them presented wierd
and ghostly appearance. The deco
rations of the rooms added to the
mystical effect. A large yellow moon
and a black witch riding a broom
stick were at the door to greet the
visitors. The lights within were
shaded and draped in streamers OF
orange and black and shone with a
softened radiance. Black cats. witches.
brownies and pumpkin faces seemed
to peer in at the windows and large
brown witch with a red broom stood
ready to sweep the heads of all who
passed beneath her.
Small white pennants bearing the
letters T. o. w. seemed to say Tell
US what we mean" Jackolanterns
grinned at the assembly and a for
tune teller's booth promised an inter
esting query into the future.
Besides the older members OF the
family and the class teacher there
were present Misses Helen Yates
Burleigh Mckenzie, Opal Merris, Gen
evieve Farmer. Helen Shippy, Doris
Morrison, Elizabeth Cosby. Mildred
Nelson, Evelyn Adams, Miss Osborne
and Messrs Henry Galley, Clarence
Wilson, Franklin Smith. Gerald
Rockafellow, Holman Gibson, Everett
Lewis. Franklin Little. Hunter Pal
mer Jr. and Lemoyne Locke.
After some hours had been spent In
hearing fortunes told and in playing
games of various kinds an abundant
and rather an elaborate luncheon was
served. Later the queer looking
guests filed out of the door and started
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their partners for the luncheon. which
was a very dainty and appetizing one.
Then the jolly crowd progressed to
the home of Miss Prescott. which was
very uniquely decorated with Haiiow-
cen festooning. Each guest picked
n paper leaf from the tree. which
bore the couple and table numbers
and an appropriate verse. At each
table was a difficult task to perform.
such as picking up beans with tooth
picks. Miss May Howells claimed the
prize by being the celeverest at the
tasks. At a late hour a dainty lunch
con was served and the guesisdeparted
claiming the hostesses were very de-
lightful entertainers.
Those present were the Misses Et-
Ia Walton. May Williams. May How
ellis. Olive Walsh, Wilma Newcomb.
Vera Merris, Alexa Campbell. Mae
Bower. Marie Prescott and Elsie
Bower and the Messrs John Tallman.
Wesley Weller, George Hickem. Tim
Walsh. Ben Nitchen. Emil Johnson.
Earl Lloyd. John Crowley. Bud Bower
and Ed Williams.
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tAdvertisement).
7. LEE WITCAER
Candidate for
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Lee Witcher should receive practic.
tally the unanimous vote of Canon
City in his race for District Attorney.
Under the statutes of Colorado the
District Attorney has a wide range
OF discretionary power. II IL is not
the right sort OF man he can gloss
over a lot OF violations and few will
be the wiser. II is of the highest i'm.
portance. from good citizenship
point OF view. that the man holding
the Office OF District Attorney should
be of unimpeaohable character. fear.
less of purpose and unswerying in
determination.
Canon City has the Reputation,
wherever known. as being a law abid,
ing God-serving. Christian Commua
nifty The people OF this community
can always be countde upon TO take
the side OF every moral question. and
they are OF singular unanimity in
their support OF Svery righteous cause
Such n community ought to iaka
more. than q passing interest In tho
candidacy of a man like Lee Witcher.
In Mr. Witchcr they will find their
ideal candidate for District Sttorney.
He was born and reared in fremont
County; az his interests are Aere
and in uc t"Fy nature Of things no
VIII llhtiA I'VE and die among M
His comius and goings are az an
OPEN hool before this people and
eNeryp"ut KNOWS That not page of
that hook bears biOs or bIemiab no
not only lands for The enforcement
OF the prom Gition law. hut every otb.
er criminal law, and he may he do.
~ ''761 % . as alert IN the ua,
spots of his district as he Is Ia the dry
- q. lac an not play fast and
loose with crime according to local
sentiment but will bring into court
hii violatotH. whether of high or low
ue,iree. MI W'tcher's life and char
ance OF duty.
The candidacy of such man
should meet with the strongest an
proval In Canon city and his friends
are expecting him to receive n houn.
Ing endorsement here.
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THE REPUBLICAN TICKET
President.
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES.
Vice-Prec:dent
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
LAWRENCE C. PHIPPS
CHARLES BOETTCHER
DR. WILLIAM F. SLOCUM
BRUCE J. EATON
c. w. CREWS
DAVID r. C. BROWN.
STATE TICKET
Congressman Third District.
GEORGE E. McCLELLAND.
Supreme Court.
WILLIAM H. GABBERT.
GEORGE w. ALLEN.
Governor
GEORGE A. CARLSON.
Lieutenant Governor.
MOSES E. LEWIS.
Secretary Of State.
JOHN E. RAMER.
Auditor.
Ollie THORSON
Treasurer
HARRY E. MULNIX.
Attorney General.
WILLIAM c. ROBINSON.
Public Instruction
MRS. HELEN NJ. WILSON.
Regents University.
MRS. ANNA WOLCOTT VALE.
WILLIAM ]. KING
COUNTY AND DISTRICT TICKET
District Judge.
JAS. L. COOPER.
District Attorney.
GILBERT A. WALKER.
State Senator.
MATT N. LINES.
Representative.
GEORGE Z. COLGATE.
County Judge.
/. w. IBBOTSON
County Clerk.
]. V. BLAKE.
County Treasurer
JOHN BALD.
County Sheriff
WILLIAM II. NEWCOMB.
County Assessor.
H. J. CRAIG
County Superintendent Schools
MRS. MINNIE c. MERRIAM.
Commissioner, First District.
c. VERNON HoDGIN
Commissioner. Third District.
CHARLES c. JACKSON.
County Coroner
DR.. PITT A. WADE.
County Surveyor.
JAMES BUNTEN.
Justices Of The Peace
Justice Precinct No.
JOHN r. KENNEDY
WILLIAM l.. SPARKS.
Constables
Justice Precinct No. I
JERRY MORAN
CHARLES F. SKINNER.
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ST. cEcELiRs GUILD ENTER
TAtES,

The members OF ST. CeceliA's guild
OF Christ Episcopal church gave a
sock Social in the guild ball at
the church Tuesday evening at which
q large number of guests we're enter
tanned. The decorations were OF n
Halloween character and were very
pretty An interesting program OF
games. in which there was keen
competition for bonors. was provid-
ed for the enjoyment Of the company.
The refreshments were apples. sand
witches. doughnuts and coffee. More
than a hundred people were present.
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for h orne, but wearing far more IA
miliar expression on their faces than
when they first appeared.
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GHOST PARTY.

GHOST PARTY.
Mrs. F. Lee Of 12i West Calling
avenue. gave Halloween ghost
party at her home Wednesday even
ing About thirty guests we're pres
ent. Many new and novel entertain.
ments featured the evenings amuse-
ment Refreshments were served In
dishes made from vegetables. Some
were eaten with chop sticks which
caused uncomfortable mirth among
the guests. The Halloween spirit
prevailed which marked a very jolly
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ENTERTAIN Y. N. q. cLUe.

The Misses Marie Prescott and FL
sic Bower delightfully."- entertained the
Y. n. O. club at progressive Hallow-
cen party Monday night. They first
met al the home OF Miss Bower, which
was artistically decorated with jacko-
lanterns. autumn leaves, ghosts, etc.
The table. which was laid for twenty
guests, was covered with black crepe
paper with an edge of orange crepe
paper. In the center OF the table was
jack o. lantern about which were cir
cled miniature ghosts. The gentle
men were disguised and auctioned on
and the girl buying them were to be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
Of
PERRY IS A TREAT

In his professional work Sir Edward
Baxter Perry's speciality is the lecture
recital that is, regular concert pro-
gram of piano works, accompanied by
an informal lecture, centering chiefly
about the compositions presented, but
touching incidentally upon points Of
interest in the lives and characters Of
the great masters and running into the
fundamental principles of art and
aesthetics. In his remarks Mr.. Perry
impresses upon his hearers, with
strong and stirring emphasis, the dig
nifty and value Of music from a genuine
ort standpoint and of art from he
standpoint of humanity, thus securing
from them a keener interest and q
more profound attention. He further
more relates any stories, traditions or
experiences upon which he various
numbers of the program are founded,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
: HENPECkED HENRY"
BEST OF SEASON

1t was not an overfowing audience
which greeted "Henpecked Henry" at
the Opera House last night. In fact,
the players were plainly disappointed
and you couldn't blame em. This
show was not overly crowded with
numbers in their troupe, but that did
not detract from the show.
"Henpecked Henry" was a good,
laughable, musical comedy-one which
you might enjoy and one which the few
PEOPLE who witnessed it seemed to en-
joy. Jack Trainor who played "Hen-
pecked Henry" was excellent. He had
a laugh for every movement, and his
equally comical wife was a roar.
The show-loving. public of Americas
will have to look for other refuge, If
they do not patr0nize the shows. 1t is
certainly no inspiration for an actor to
address his remarks to as many vacant
seats as there are occupied ones. The
people who missed it, missed few
hours of real, genuine, hearty laughs.
&C. w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
SMITHV|LLE MAN
HAS PECAN SUCCESS

o. L. Thompson, Of Smithville, a
well-known man in the pecan industry,
was in the city Monday. Mr.. Thomp-
son his company, the LeConte Nursery,
now has over three hundred acres of
pecan trees planted and they are con-
templating planting more.
Mr.. Thompson is of the opinion that
pecan cultivation is an established sue
cess in the South, and that the climatic
conditions in this Southland are ideal
for the profitable business. The in
dustry has developed in the South in
recent years from the experimental
stage to what might be accomplished
in this highly profitable business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
Doings of The Market

bicycle Tires .................0 1 lac
Mixed Inner Tubes ...........0S
Mixed Auto Feelings ..O5
Mixed White Scrp .06
White Wringers ...................0 5
Mixed Red Scrap .........04 lie
Mixed Black Scrap ..01
Mating and Packing ......... 90 lie
Garden Hose .............O 90 lie
Cotton Fire Hose ..................0 1
Large Hose ..................0 100 lac
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15

with felicitious illustrations and sug-
gestions, so that, for the first time in
the experience of many, the barriers
go down between mere physical sound
and the soul, and the audience catches
the inspiration and the earnest mood Of
the artist.
He will appear at the Opera House
Wednesday evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
Seeds and Farm Supplies

We have begun to advertise the re-
narkable SEED that you can get at
the New Seed Store, and we are sell
ing the Seed that kis guaranteed to
srrout; OUR SEED come direct from
the grower; all NEW SEED. PLANT
Frs SEED COMPANY, Inc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15

LISTEN! Our Hens hatch off, out of
any amount setting, ninety per cent.
of the hatch. Why not try one of them.
Mrs. BUCKEYE is the best we have,
and she will be very careful to hatch
every one that is hatchable. Call and
see her. Phone SOP. PLANTERS
SEED COMPANY Inc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15

tie outbreak of the war hal to reduce
the compulsory gold covering the
banks callable liabilities from 40 10
20 per cent; those liabilities of $780,
100000 forms, or $25S $4,000, a re
now covered to the extent of SO per
cent, the gold stocks amounting 20
43O 100000 forms, or $179,166,OOO On
the other hand, a review of the year
just closed shows that the banknoie
circulation has been a record one,
reaching the figure of 576,700,000 for
ms on November 2 last, or $240,291,
OCO.
Other evidence of favorable fac
tors which the war has brought with
it for Holland is found in the new
years speech of the chairman of Re
Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce, in
which he shows that a number Of
businesses and industries have been
able to make considerably increased
profits, although the risks were alb
normal. The Dutch shipping compan-
les have been making enormous prof
its, while the Dutch shipbuilding yards
are so crowded with work that orders
can only be placed for very distant
deliveries.
may be noted incidentally that the
considerable rise in the prices of
American industrial securities was one
OF the principal factors that aided in
a rapid liquidation of the mass of
stock loan transactions that had to be
compulsorily suspended when the war
crisis broke out, as the Dutch public
ook advantage of this rise to realize
ON large quantity of their American
holdings and obtain the ready money
they needed.
There is, however, another side to
he medal, for the feverish activity in
some economic departments is more
than Offset for the nation as whole
by the big rise in the cost of living
and the burden of the mobilization
costs. The war loan of some $115, o0O,-
coo has long since been eaten up and
at the end of the year the floating deb
of the treasury had again grown to
$54,O00,000, so that another big loa1
seems inevitable in the coming spring,
while rage taxation increases are al
ready before parliament.
The export of cut and rough dia-
r1onds to the United States amounted
in the first hree-quarters of the year
to 13,7SO,OOO forms or $5,745,OOO,
against 12,7S10OO fiorins, or S. 1925, 400
The demand for rough diamonds, which
was small in the beginning Of the year.
| increased considerably, especially in
the third quarter of the year, while
prices remained firm. Holland mer-
chants have been establishing more
representatives in America htan for
merly, so that the increased stocks in
their possession should be taken into
account in connection with the fore
going figures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15

We have just received a fine lot of
Goldfish; also moss. Why not use the
Babk Chick Feed that makes Chicks
thrifty. See them in our window that
is fed on Conkey's BABY CHICK
FEED. Phone 500. PLANTERS SEED
Company, w. C. Gardner, Mgr. 119
Forsyth Street.
PLANTERS SEED COMPANY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
.NETHERLAND BANKS
ARE FILLED IN GOLD

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Feb. Is.
Not the least curious of the many
strange incidental effects produced by
the war is the fact that the small
country of the Netherlands probably
contains more gold today than eevr
before in its history. In the past year
for instance, continual seady inflow
of gold from the European continent
and oversee has doubled the stocks of
the Netherlands Bank and with Hol-
lands foreign exchanges continuing
their ever-downward course there is
10 saying to what figures they may
not reach, if the war lasts much Ion
ger and is still kept out of her Dor
ders,
Whit long queues sanding daily at
the banks doors, the government at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15

We have the incest selection of Seed
Potatoes in Americas; Irish Cobblers,
Early Rose, Red Bliss and Peerless. II
you wish a nice selected SEED PO-
TATO, you should buy from us. PLAN
TIERS SEED COMPANY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-15
s. A. ROGERS ENTERS
commissioners RACE

S. A. Rodgers, a prosperous farmer,
of Sumter, has announced his candida
cy for county commissioner in today's
issue of the Times-Recorder. He is
well known and his friends will give
him warm support.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
MAKES HIS OWN
LIQUORS At HOME
BY New Process lust Dis
covered

/ have made one quart VI liquor.
and must say that II is the finest 1 ever
tasted In my life. II certainly is cheap
and easy 20 make" says J. T. Randall
about the new process for making IL
Iuors at home. recently discovered by
prominent Cincinnati dlstiller who has
produced a concentrated extract with
which anyone can now make any whisky.
liquor or cordial in a few minutes, right
at home.
While this process Is new and start
ling IN its possibilities. its legality has
already been carefully Investigated b.
the highest authorities and found TO
comply with the law in every respect.
Anyone can now have in his home at
any tine. a pure. nOurishing liquor at
low cost. saving the heavy expenses,
nigh license and enormous profits of the
liquor dealers.
The news OF this amazing discovery
has startled the country and ne has
already received thousands of letters Of
praise. Anyone can try a quart Of his
favorite liquor free by writing to NJ W.
Prickett. 1873 Universal Bldg, Cincin-
natl. o.. and asking for his valuable
booklet, Secrets OF Making Liquors at
home" which he will send free to any
one sending his name and address.
-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Renewed Buying and Some Short
Covering Caused Rise in Cotton
fRy Assooiated Press.l

CHICAGO. March 1S.-Wheat prices broke
sharply today because OF q general rush TO sell.
shipping difficulties and the absence of any
important new export business appeared to be
chiefly responsible. At least large export
house here was conspicuous the selling side
of the market. Opening prices, which ranged
from &c to 1Ssc lower, with May at $1OS
TO S1.0S1s and July at S1.O7h TO S1.O7H,
were followed by slight reaction, but then
a fall 10 nearly Sc under Saturdays final.
Subsequently wheat upturns assumed consid-
cradle importance, influenced to some extent
by prospects Of a serious curtailment of the
wheat acreage Of Canada. Bears had the ad-
vantage, however, Of an increase in the United
States visible supply total. The close was
firm at 1d11kc 10 11s@14c net decline with
May at 81 .OSa1 .OSli and July at 81 .O7Ss@
1.O7lA. .... --..
Corn receded with wheat. The corn market,
however, showed better rally power than was
the case in regard to the more expensive
cereal. After opening u a sc 10 ls@$c lower,
corn recovered in full but then underwent a
somewhat greater sag.
Assertions Of an unusual demand from dis
tillers led afterward to substantial gains in
prices. The close was unsettled &@%c to sc
net higher +.
Oats had the same action as corn. Trade
was we'll divided and fairly active.
Commission house selling weakened provisions.
The market lacked any aggressive support.
Later a material advance took place in con-
sequence Of rumors of big sales of meats to
the United States government. The rumOrs were
denied by packers.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS
The following were the ruling prices IN the
exchange today:
Prev
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Stops Tobacco Habit in
One Day
sanstaTium Publishes Free Book Show
ing How Tobacco Habit Can BE
Banished in Prom One to
Five Days at Home.

The Elders Sanitarium located at COL
Main ST., ST. Joseph, No. has published
free book showing the deadly effect
OF the tobacco habit, and how il can be
banished in from one 20 five days at
hcme
Men who have used tobacco for more
than fifty years have tried this method
and say il is entirely successful. and
in addition 10 banishing the desire for
tobacco has improved their health
wonderfully. This method banishes
the desire for tobacco, no m tier
whether it is smoking, chewing, cigar
cites or SNUFF dipping.
AS this book is being distributed free,
any one wanting a copy should send
their name and address at once.
(Adyt)