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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
CORNERSTONE
Of SUMTER JURY
TO MEET AUG. 7

The Sumter county jury commits
sioners will meet on August 7th, which
is the first Monday in August. They
will canvas the tax receivers digest to
select the jurors for Sumter county.
Judge 2. A. Littlejohn rendered the
appointment as a commissioner to
fill teh vacancy caused by the death Of
George Oliver, to ]. j. Hanesley, OF
Americus, but it is said that Mr.. Han
ksley has declined to accept.
The other citizens are John shet-
field, of Americus, ]. W. Carte: OF
2Sth district; J. T. Bolton, of 18th
district; Drew Murray, of 18th dis
trict, and Claud Daniel, of New 26th
district
Under the law the commissioners
must select the names for grand ard
traverse juries from the tax payers Of
the county furnished by the tax re-
ceiver. They have no alternative, and
under the law they select list for
traverse jurors from the upright and
intelligent" tax payers. For the grand
jurors they select from the first list
the names as the most upright ana
intelligent"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
PERSONS WON PRIZE
FOR LEADING AGtNTS

w. P. Persons, of Americas, is hap
py over the news that he is the win
ner of $500 in cash, which is to be
given him for the largest number Of
thrice-a-week subscribers and re-
newals to the Constitution in a con-
test just closed.
Mr.. Persons has been the represent
atiye in Americas and vicinity for the
Atlanta Constitution for twenty-three
years, and every year has received ore
c. more prizes. This year he receiy-
ed a prize of $25 in January, $25 i'll
March and $50 in April All these in
addition to the $500 prize, and together
with his commissions on his business,
makes a snug little amount for his
four and half months services to the
paper since the last offer was made.
Mr.. Persons states that the first
prize offered by the Constitution $500
for the largest number of subscribers
and renewals, and that he sent in 92s
renewals and subscribers.
Mr.. Persons friends will rejoice
with him in his success, and he did the
work in about four and a half coun-
ties by travelling in an automobile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
CAPTAIN FORT IS
On ASHORT
VISIT FROM CAMP

Captain James A. Fort, of Company
/, Second Georgia Regiment, arrived in
the city Saturday where he is visiting
homefolks until Sunday when he will
report to Camp Harris after the fur
Tough home. Many friends greeted
Captain Fort as it is his first visit since
the A. L. l. left for Camp Harris.
Captain Fort has been tanned by
the camp life, but is looking fine a.
though he has passed through all the
early stages of war, and is now with
out the prospect Of real service. Cap
tain Fort said lit was the first time
ary of us ever went to war;" so neces-
s&rily there were many things new in
the life of the soldier.
The boys at Camp Harris are equip
ped and ready for service, according to
Captain Fort. They are in excellent
spirits, and there is some unrest be-
cause of the delay in receiving orders
TO move to the border.
The hospital conditions and asnitary
affairs of the camp have been brought
to an excellent stage, and all-in-all
Georgia's troops, together with the 4
L. l., are in magnificent condition, ey-
cellent humor and ready for service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
WHEATLEY SAYS
STATE MAY LOSE
FEDERAL MONEY

Crawford Wheatley, one of Sumter's
representatives in the legislature, is
spending the weekend at home. He
will return Sunday night to be present
at the deliberations of the house Mon
day morning.
Mr.. Wheatley stated that he did not
believe the tax equalization act would
bo repealed at this session. He said
that the rules committee OF the house
reported adversely on the bill of Bale,
Of Floyd, to repeal the tax equalization
act. In order to change the standing of
the bill on the calendar, and override
the action of the rules committee, it is
necessary to secure a three-fourths
vote, and although majority of the
house favors the repeal of the law he
does not think that the forces will be
able to muster three fourths vote OF
the house.
In discussion of the state highway
commission bill, Mr.. Wheatley said
that there was a possibility that the
house would not enact any legislation
for this purpose, and by failure to do
the state would lose So, 900 900 from the
federal government. There is a squab-
BILE in the house over certain features
Of the bill introduced by Representa-
tive Turner. The original bill pro-
posed was one drawn up at a meeting
of the county commissioners of Geor-
gia in annual session.
Mr.. Wheatley stated that there is an
excellent chance for the passage of
the bill increasing the salary of the
judge of the Southwestern circuit from
$4,000 to $4,000. He amended bill af-
fecting the judges in Clarke and Floyd
counties, so as to include Sumter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
DEPOS|TORs To GET
FULL SUM IN CASE

An order has been issued by Judge
r. A. Littlejohn in the case of tie
defunct Americus Trust & Savings
bank, whereby Receiver w. w. Dykes
VIII pay a dividend of 20 per cent. to
tile depositors, and which sum COM
pletes the payment of 100 per cent to
the depositors in the bank when i;
closed
The petition of Receiver Dykes and
Judge J. A. Hixon, counsel in the al
fairs, had been filed with Judge Little
john, and his order granted fee y
$1,000 to Mr., Dykes as receiver, and a
fee of $1,5O0 to Judge Hixon. These
fees are part payment, according to
the order.
The showing made by the receiver
and counsel is magnificent, and extra
ordinary in the affairs of such cases iii
previous court history.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
SUMTER COUNTY IS
PROF|T|NC BY WORK

The people of Sumter county are
profting by her good bridges, and the
county commissioners and the road
builders are to be congratulated on
tie work
The neighboring counties have lost
thousands of dollars in the recent rains
caused by the damage to her bridges
with high streams. Sumter has net
suffered on the steel construction and
the concrete abuttments, although
scme of the dirt fills have suffered.
The loss in Terrell county to her
bridges is said to be about $4,000
while in Clay large loss has been
shown.
Sumter county is fortunate in tie
class of her work and it's substantial
strength.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
NEWSPAPER MEN
MAKE THEIR CHARGE

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 22,--
Newspaper publishers throughout the
country were invited by the federal
trade commission today to be repre-
sented at the hearing to begin here CT.
August list, on whether there has been
ali undue increase in the price Of
news print paper. The hearing, it is
stated, is to be the first step of an ex-
haustive investigation into the entire
paper situation in this country.
The senate has ordered an investiga-
ton. The commission has sent word
to two thousand daily papers and four
thousand weekly papers asking that
they appear and submit information
they have, in writing.
Field agents are examining the ac-
counts of manufacturers to ascertain
the cost Of production. Others are
seeking a distribution of the cost in
formation from the jobbers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
SPLENDID RECORD Of
AMER|CUs SALESMAN

Americas friends of Thomas J. Fay,
who with his family resides on Church
street, are interested in the announce
/ ent coming from Grand Rapids, Mich,
that he has attained the distinction Of
entering the Million Dollar Glass"
assisted by a limited number of other
representative of the Grand Rapids
Reed Fibre Furniture company, which
concern Mr.. Fay represents in Geor-
gia and several other Southern tsates
The Grand Rapids Herald published i'll
that CITY, contained full statement Of
tie unusual record attained by Mr..
Fay for his firm, together with a
splendid likeness of this progressive
and successful Americus salesman,
ard friends here join in extending fell
icitations on his splendid record. The
Reed Fibre Furniture Co., which Mr..
Fay represents sells only the highest
g. g.ade Of reed furniture, and when his
line is take into consideration the
salesmanship required to dispose OF
81, 100000 worth of these goods is even
more remarkable than at first ap-
pears.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23

which set forth in great detail how
many more dollars are paid out iu
wages and salaries now as compared
with former years. AS a consequence,
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has always passed on the question of
the relation of wages to freight and
passenger rates, and to total operat-
iLg costs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
GEORGIA BODY IS
PROTESTING RATES

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 22.4-
The Georgia Hardwoods association
To-Day complained to. the Interstate
Commerce commission that the South
crn and other railroads in the Soufk
Disseminated in favor of adjacent
states. The alleged discrimination
complained Of is in the position Of the
railroads in declining to issue expoEa
bills Of lading to Georgia shippers arb
the association asks the cummiss1sn
to issue an order directing the rail-
roads named in the petition to placE
Georgia shippers on par with those
of other states,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
SPECIAL SINGING At
FIRST BAPTIST TO-DAY

A special feature of the services at
the First Baptist church this morning
will be a bass solo sung by MrWyatt
Chapman.
Mr. Chapman is singer of consid-
cradle note, and never fails to delight
his hearers. A few Sundays ago he
sang at the Furlow Lawn Baptist
church, and those who heard him o1
this occasion spoke in glowing terms
Of his rendition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
WARDEN Of LEE COUNTY
HAS STROKE PARALYSIS

News was received II the city Sat
urdey from Leesburg, that w. w. Page,
county warden of Lee county, had SUI
fcred a stroke Of paralysis, effecting
his face and entire right side. The
stroke is said to have been light, how
ever, but at this time, his condition is
considered serious, although high
hopes are entertained for his complete
recovery. Mr.. Page has just been re-
Gently elected by the county commits
sioners to the position of warden. His
friends sincerely trust that he will
fully recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
CAMP HARRIS IS
LIVING 4 LIFE
ROUTINE WORK

CAMP HARRIS, Macon, Ga, July a.
In an incessant downpour. Con-
pany l, Second Georgia Infantry. il
spending the day on guard duty. CaEe.
Fort is officer of the day, and Lieut..
Hogue commander of the guards. This
means twenty-four hours (from SIX
fcrty-fve a. m. to the same hour nexr
day of constant watch over that part
of the camp assigned to the seconc
regiment.
The company is divided into three
reliefs. each being on duty for twa
Ihours and then off for the next four.
These four hours are spent in drying
clothes, catching a few minutes sleep.
guarding the prisoners, telling tales.
singing, ETC.
The regular duties of a guardsmaa
are as follows:
To take charge of the post and al
government property in view.
To walk the post in military manner.
keeping always on the alert and oh-
serving everything that takes place
within sight or hearing.
To report all violations of orders
Instructed to be enforced.
To repeat all calls from posts more
distant from the guardhouse.
To quit the post only when propertT
q elieved
To receive, obey and pass on to the
sentinel who relieves all orders frcnh
the commanding officer, officer of tbs
day, and officers and non-commissioa-
ed officers of the guard only.
To talk to no one, except in line Of
duty.
In case of fire or disorder to give
the alarm
To allow no one to commit Duis-
ance at or near the post.
In any case not covered by instrue-
tions to call the corporal of tAe
guard.
To salute all officers, and all coIors
ard standards not cased.
To be especially watchful at night.
and during the time for challenging.
to challenge all persons On or near
the pest, and to allow no one to pass
without proper authority.
These besides numerous special dl-
ties, such as directing the traffic, see
ing that every man in the camp is
attired before leaving, ar
resting all men out of camp after taps.
etc, comprise the activities of tie
Americas troops at Camp Harris to
day, but tomorrow Sunday they will
enjoy day Of. being excused from
other duties, and ready to welcome
those friends who come weekly to risR
them.
The boys of Company will be water
ducks for fair before long, as every
day they have spent on guard duty
thus far has been one of rain na6
storm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
DR. M'KEE LEAVES FOR
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

DR.. S. H. Mckee will leave Sunday to
attend the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Dental Association which will
hold its session at Louisville, Ken
lucky. He will be gone for week
mixing with the dentists of the United
States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
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\ POLK DISSATISFIED :
\ AT BLACK LIST ACT :

= WASHINGTON, D. c., July %. \
\ The British ambassador and 4
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\ are dissatisfied with the British =
4 blacklist firms under the trading =
\ with an enemy act. No announce =
= ment has been made, although ad- \
: ministration officials are consid- >
\ ering steps to meet the situation. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
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4 BIGGEST TOLL TAKEN
\ IN NEW YORK NOW I

= NEW YORK, July 22.-More =
+ deaths from infantile paralysis =
= have occurred here during the =
= last twenty four hours than any =
= since the epidemic started. Thirty =
= nine children have died and =
= there are 1876 new cases. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
PELHAM WINS HONOR
FOR EARLY COTTON
SAVANNAH, Ca, July 22.-The first
bale of Georgia cotton of the 1916 crop
was shipped here from Thomasville. 1t
was grown near Pelham, and will re
auctioned here on Monday.

The first bale of 1915 cotton was
brought to Americus on July 9th, and
it is expected that the first this year
will be about the same time. Had it
rot been Off the abnormal rains it
was expected that 1916 would break
last years early record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
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. SENATE DEBATING THE =
= ARMY DEFENSE RILL !

= WASHINGTON, July 22.-The \
= senate is debating the army bill =
= which is the last of the admins =
: tration's bills. The defense meas \
= ures carries $3.50, ,000, 900. The de- =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23

When the committees visit you
place yourself down as member, and
thereby help the cause of Y. NJ. c. 4.
work, and more definitely assist in
the installation of a swimming pool
and other amusements.
All boys of Americus who are inter
ested in the Y. M. c. A. and in athletic
development, including swimming, are
requested to meet Monday morning at
o'clock at the Y NJ. c. A. building,
on Jackson and Church streets, there
to participate in discussion designed
to further the usefulness of the asso-
citation and to place within the reach
Of tie boys and young men of Amer
Gus additional facilities not now f"~-
nished by tie association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-23
CAMPAIGN To BE
LAUNCHED TOPUT
POOL IN Y.M.C.A.

Friends of the Y. M. c. A., will be.
ginu a campaign Monday to secure
members for the Y. NJ. C. A. and there
by secure enough money to put in a
swimming pool and other amusements
for the we'll known organization.
The Y. M. C. A. has suffered because
of the lack Of entertaining things for
the members, and it is now proposed
t. revive the spirit which means SO
much to young manhood and even
matured people.
About $1,000 must be raised to Sc
cure the swimming pool and other
features, and the people are expected
to respond literally to the cause.
It goes without saying that the Y
NJ. c. A. is an Invaluable asset, ard
it behooves the good people of the city
to identify themselves with the cause
by becoming members of the organiza
ton.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-07

MRS. CARY is a close student of human
AVA nature and especially of child nature.
She spent two years as student in Column
bia University in special preparation for her
lecture on "The Exceptional Child" Mrs.
Cary says that in general ability children
range from idiocy to genius; that the nat
ural ability of children does not depend
upon the family pocketbook; that genius
can not be created but that it can be
crushed; that most children who display no
moral sense are not necessarily lacking in
such sense, but have not yet had it trained.
The so-called bad boy often needs only an
outlet for his energy to make him good.
You cannot train deficient child the aver
age child, and the brilliant child in the same
way.
Every individual who is interested in the
improvement of the education of our boys
and girls will hear Mrs. Cary's wonderfully
instructive lecture.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-07

THIS illustrated scientific lecture will be
one of the drawing cards of the Chau
tauoua. Professor Newkirk carries with
him large gyroscope wheel, 26 inches in
diameter with ball bearings, in special
ball bearing frame, used to illustrate the
two fundamental features of gyroscopic
action.
Working models presented to show the action
of three practical applications of the gyroscope,
namely: the monorail car, device to prevent the
rolling of ships at sea, and the gyrocompass The
operation of each of these mechanisms is explained
that the part played by the gyroscope is clear in
every case. These real working models and will
bear the scrutiny of the scientifically inclined
perts in mechanics who may desire to know some,
thing of the technicates that of omitted
from this popular presentation of the subject.
special whirling model is then used in brief
explanation of the for the peculiar behavior
of the gyroscope.
At the end of the lecture the audience is invited
to inspect the apparatus and talk over individually
matters about which further discussion desired
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-07

DR. GABRIEL R. MAGUIRE'S title to
II lecture rests upon his natural tai
ents, his superior education, and his Won
derful achievement. He read book,
"Stanley's Darkest Africa" and dreamed
dream, and started for Africa. In seven
years his dream became reality. He had
mastered language, founded mission,
ians. A severe illness necessitated a return
to civilization and gave to this country one
of it's greatest lecturers.
DIR. Mcguire the first white to ascend
the Congo in Africa after Stanley the explorer,
down. He is the only living who has
crossed Mayombi in both directions and the second
white to visit the Pigmies.
His lectures informing and very humorous.
He is physical giant, a warm-blooded and enthusi-
astc Irishman vigorous in thought spontaneous in
humor strong in his convictions fearless in present
ing his and is full of faith. hope and love
for
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-07

MR.. BURGDERFER is funny both off
AvA and on the platform. He is "bubbling
over" with jokes all the time. The first
half is given in evening dress, the last half
in character costume. He makes up for
most of his characters before the audience.
He is original and unusual in wit and
style with an irresistible mixture of mirth,
story, laughter and tears, varying from
grotesque grimace to startling oratory, that
places him easily in a class by himself.
He furnishes full evening of character
delineament, little tragedies, bits of pathos,
piano-logues and "Jest nuts" using wigs,
paint and curls," for pleasing variation
He claims for himself mission on the
platform Of "dispensing clean, wholesome
fun," which he truly does in his own inim-
liable style, leaving a memory that cheers,
blesses and uplifts.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-05
BEST PROMISE
is HITE RECORD

paign, voters in the northern end Of
the state began to take notes. There
has not been much doubt but what
northern West Virginia will furnish
the Republican nominee for governor,
and in the natural willingness OF vot-
ers to balance the ticket, aaite'B an
nouncement carried special interest
This has resulted in a nearer inspec-
ton OF his availability. What is learned
from day to day. 1t is safe to recite,
has only strengthened in the northern
counties earlier estimates OF wise
move in the interest OF Republican
harmony. for had Republican harmony
not played part in the Huntington
mans announcement 1t Is certain he
never would have consented to run.
What these inquiries into Hite's eli-
tgiblity has developed may be summed
up as follows:
First, that he began his career as a
messenger boy on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad; that he learned teleg-
irarhy In his spare moments and held
the key at long. string OF stations
all the way across the southern end
OF the state from Ronceverte TO Hunt
,ington, establishing friendships that
he has never lpst.in his relations with
his fellow employees and the business
interests in the counties whore he
worked.
Second. that one day. when az years
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-05

old. he left his telegraph key, walked
into a conference of Republican lead
ers Of huntington and announced that
he was candidate for mayor: that
he got as much encouragement "a a
smile could give, but went into the
fight and won. giving Huntington
good administration.
Third. that he worked himself up
on the railroad until he became assist
ant general freight agent for tho
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Conn
pany. While employed by tho Balu-
moro and Ohio Railroad Company he
was accorded tho honor OF running the
first Baltimore and Ohio train into the
city Of Huntington.
Fourth, that Republicans In tho
Fifth congressional district, desiring
! candidate to supplaut Hughes, pre-
vailed upon HItc to enter the race for
tho nomination: that although this
attempt was made late, Hite's popu-
larity alarming tho Hughes support
ers. the latter called a convention III
carly as February to head OF the
growing sentiment for tho railroadcr
and succeeded in defeating him.
Fifth. that he from TIME to time ac-
Quircd many acres of coal and timber
lands in the southern counties OF the
state. which. administered well, have
brought him to the front as q success
full man Of affairs. intimately ASSOC
lated with the welfare Of the state and
its future. making him candidate OF
the type few states have opportunity
to send to the United States Senate
a man who can balance the needs OF
labor with the needs Of capital. be-
cause he inherited toll and acquired u
! competence, nj middle life combining
the respect for the one and the other
In that wiry energetic personality
which is known rs plain "Bill Hite."
Sixth. that when the Huntington
man announced his candidacy for the
Senate. CGbell county almost to man
was quick to pledge him support
which makes 1t certain that where he
is known best he is admired most,
support which makes 1t easy TO predict
even at this early day that he will
carry Cabell county by majority
ranging into the thousands.
Having verified these factors In the
candidacy Of William F. Hite. Repub-
lican voters are not so much interested
nwhat brand Of handshake the can
didate will pass around as they are
in what brand OF handshake the can
mate of the man. The record Of Will
liam F. Hite 1t itself tho best promise
his candidacy could inspire.