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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
FINALS AT CENTRAL
 10 BEGIN SUNDAY
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
To Be Delivered at First Baptist Church by Dr. James R. Hobbs
 of JOnesbOrO.

Exercises marking the closing of the twenty-third annual session of Central College will be begun tomor- row morning at II o'clock when the baccalaureate sermon will be preach ed at the First Baptist church by Rev. James R. Hobbs, pastor of the First Baptist church of Jonesboro The exercises will continue until Wednesday morning, when the grad uatlng exercises will be held.
 Tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock in the college auditorium the annual thanksgiving services will be held. The sermon for the Young Women's s Christian Association will be deliver ed tomorrow night at 8 o'clock by Dr. Hobbs.
 Monday morning dt 10 o'clock the matinee musicale will be held An un- usually attractive program mas been arranged, consisting of readings and vocal and instrumental numbers by the pupils of the conservatory.
 A feature of commencement week will be a recital by the pupils of the department of reading and public speaking, under the direction of Miss Eva Edwards Hamilton, to be held Monday night at 8:15 o'clock in the college auditorium. Numbers will be given by the college orchestra, Misses Marjorie Harrison, Pauline Newborn and Marion Brooks.
 Tuesday at g a. m. the junior class exercises will be held on the campus, followed by the Alumnae Association program. The senior class exercises, always feature of the week, will be held at 3 p. m.
 The annual concert will be staged at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night in the auditorium. Advanced students of the conservatory department only will take part.
 Following the concert the alumnae banquet will be held, which is expect. ed to be attended by large number of former students.
 The graduating exercises will be neid wednesday morning at It o'clock. The baccalaureate address will be made by Dr. Charles Hilman Brough of Fayetteville, Democratic nominee for governor. The presenta- tion of diplomas and certificates to B young women will be made by Dr. J. P. Runyan of Little Rock, president of the Board of Trustees of Central Dr. John w. Conger, president of the college, will make the award ot medals to honor pupils of the year which will be followed by announce mentS.
 It is expected that large number of visitors from out of the city will attend the exercises. Several already have arrived. The alumnae banquet is expected to attract many former students.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Gladys Crow, Fife Gossett, Marion Morgan, Ella Payne, Lera Whitten, Ruth Witt, Bernard Glenn, E. w. Lo- gan, Louise Greeson, Mamie West moreland, Ellis Mosley, Ruth Jones, Ruth Hiett, Elba Phillips, Elizabeth Ethridge, Floy Montgomery, Anna Lou Owen, Martha Burton, Mary Burton, Silas Snow, Edra Wofford, Beulah Clibourn, Ruby Willie Cox, Louis King, Edna Wren, Willie Ly- ons, Bennie Salter, Luther Hickman, Prone Wofford, Johnnie Cureton, Clara Mae Markham, Aileen Rich mond.
 Following is the list of medals given:
 Best pupil in grade l, given by B. T. Deal, won by Wilma Russell.
 Best pupil in grade II, given by J.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

E. Little, won by Agnes Garrett.
 Best pupil in grade III, given by o. 0. Florence, won by Gladys Crow.
 Best reader in room w, given by J. W. James, won by Marjorie Hogan.
 Best speller in the grades, given by J. J. Livingston, won by Jeannette Long.
 Best pupil in arithmetic in the grades, given by s. G. Smith, won by Johnnie Cureton.
 Pupil making most improvement in the domestic science department, given by V. G. Craig, won by Geneva Rich mond.
 Best behaved girl in room TX, given by c. H. Robinette, won by Essie kinsey.
 Pupil making best use of library,
 tContinued Page Four.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Mid-week prayer service Thursday, 8. p. m. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Morning worship, II a. m. Subject, Called Blessed" Evening worship, p. m. Subject, Peace" A vel come for you at all of these services.
 J. w. Boyer, Pastor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
KEPT COTTON
 SELLS AT I3 CENTS

As instance of the importance of taking good care of cotton, the sale of three bales by John Moix, farm CT living near Conway, to s. G. Smith at 13 cents today may be cited. The cotton was not of an especially high grade, but had been carefully picked and kept clean and dry since it was ginned. The three bales brought $210.73.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Dr. J. w. Conger delivered an ad- dress before the graduating class of Des Are high school last night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
ATLANTA WANTS 4
VISIT FROM WILSON

ATLANTA. Ga, Few. Photograph
ic invitations backed by all the people
and public organizations Of Atlanta,
and which will later be seconded by a
special delegation to Washington, are
being sent to President Woodrow Will
son urging him to come to Atlanta in
the near future to tell of his prepared
ness plan.
Colonel Walter P. Andrews, presi-
dent of the Young Mems Democratic
League, Mayor James G. Woodward,
the governor, the Chamber of Com
merce, and all other civic organiza-
tions are joining in the invitation.
Colonel Andrews, who was one of the
managers of the Wilson campaign in
Georgia four years ago, is hopeful that
the president will accept the invitation.
Nell R. Wilkinson, former president
OF the Chamber of Commerce will head
the delegation which will go to Wash
ington next week to present in person
to the president the invitation of At
lanta and the South.
Atlantians are tremendously inter-
ested in the presidents preparedness
plans, and it is believed that by pre-
senting them in person he will be able
to obtain the united backing of the
South in putting his plans through con-
gress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
Interesting Items From
The Americas Schools

Miss Nina McKean's Domestic Science
department last Tuesday to decorate
the room for the turkey dinner CIV
en- to the Board of Education. After
carrying chairs and vases of flowers
to the dining room we put up bamboo
vine over the doors ond windows.
There were not enough bamboo so
three of the boys went after more.
Later when they came back Norman
Mcleod said: The boat capsized but
it didn't plumb sink. When the teach
er saw Ed Everett's shoes and stock
ings were wet, she asked one of the
boys what was the matter, and he said,
He got so scared that he fell out of
the boat and got wet up to his knees"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

wealth of the worlds greatest lands.
1t is my duty to make an honest living
and my right to be healthy and happy.
1t is my privilege also to help others
to secure these benefits. I will work
and play fair. will be polite always
t. old people, and kind to the unfor-
tunate, and to my little brethren of
the field and of the air. To the best of
my ability I expect to make Georgia a
clean, beautiful, law-abiding state for
this is the best service can render to
the land that has given me birth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
Dinner For the Board.

The dinner given Tuesday night to
the Board of Education was a delight
full affair.
The dining room in the Domestic
Science Department, where the din
ner was given, was very attractive in
its decorations of red and green. The
colors were carried out very effec-
lively in the place cards and decora-
tions. The center piece was a lovely
bowl of red carnations and asparagus
ferns. Jonquils were used in other
parts of the room. The place-cards,
made by the two seventh grades, were
designs in red cherries.
The earlier part of the evening was
in faculty meeting in the main build
ing, and at seven o'clock a delightful
supper was served by the girls of the
senior class Of the High School, under
the instruction of Miss Nina Mexican
Those present were: Mr.. J. E
Mathis, Mr.. j. T. Taylor, DR.. c. P
Davis, Dr. Burrows, Mr.. E. C. Parker
Mr.. L. G. Council, Mr.. Lee Allen, Mr.
L. B. Everett, Mr.. T. F. Gatewood Mr..
j. e. Hightower, Mr.. Cranston Will
liams, MIR. T. E. Bolton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedfOrd's Black raught.

McDuff, Va.-"T suffered for several
ears" says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Of
Ibis place, with sick headache. and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford's Black Draught, which | did,
aud found il 10 DE the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and II
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell Of sick
less in our family, since we commenced
Ising Black Draught."
Thediord's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
ate weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
han 10 years, and has benefited more
Han million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
3lack-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
nckage toby. NC us
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
The BEST PROOF

Given by an Americas citizen.
Doans Kidney Pills were used
they brought benefit.
The story was told to Americas res
idents.
Time has strengthened the evidence.
Has proven the result lasting.
The testimony is home testimony
The proof convincing.
1t can be investigated by Americas
residents.
A. c. Alexander, grocer, 712 Spring
St., Americas, says: my back caused
me much suffering and l was hardly
able to perform my duties on account
of the pains. The action of my kidneys
was very irregular and too frequent,
causing me to get up a number of
times at night. .Doan's Kidney Pills
soon relieved me of the pain in my
back and the action of my kidneys be-
came regular. The pains left and
have never felt them since"
Statement given March Is. 1900
A Permanent Cure.
MORE THAN FOUR YEARS LATER.
Mr.. Alexander said: "Doan's Kidney
Pills made cure for me which has
proven permanent and lasting now and
my back and kidneys don't bother me
bit"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
loans Kidney Pills the same that
Mr.. Alexander has twice publicly rec
commended. Foster ilburn Co, Props.
Buffalo, N. Y. advt,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

Miss Mexican cooked "a Devils food
cake" for the boards dinner. All eyes
were turned upon that cake you can
bet and all had the same thought, ooh,
how 1 wish l were on the Board" One
girl was standing around the table
with her mouth watering for some OF
the cake batter, pretending she was
trying to open salt cellar. Finally
Miss Mexican gave the pan to her, and
she went away licking the pan trium-
phantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
Commissioner Price Has
Good Aduice to Formers

gathered from the state chemists as
sertion published in the departments
fertilizer bulletins, that the average
amount of potash in cotton seed meal
is 1.S per cent. Therefore, in calcu-
lating the value of cotton seed meal, it
is necessary to multiply the nitrogen
content by the value of nitrogen ruling
for the season, namely, $500 per unit
this year, as against $3.50 last year,
ard adding to this result $3.50 to
cover the value of 1.8 per cent. of pot
ash calculated last season at $3.50 per
unit, and this year at not less than
$500 and 81 per cent phosphoric acid
calculated last year at 70 cents per
Unit and this year at $1OO. Standard
meal contains 6.18 per cent nitrogen,
equivalent to IL per cent. ammonia,
while high grade meal must contain
rot less than $50 per cent. nitrogen,
efuivalent to per cent. ammonia.
liking this average content of cot
ton seed meal, you can clearly see from
this calculation that the chemist con-
siders cotton seed meal at the present
prices of the ingredients which it con-
tains, worth something like $500 per
ton for fertilizing purposes.
This information is given to you, Mr..
Farmer, for such assistance as it may
render you in the matter of choosing
the fertilizer you will use this year.
You will understand that this depart
ment cannot advertise or recommend
any particular commodity or material.
Our duty is simply to place before you
the facts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
EDIT0R-IN-C CHIEF:
Miss Isabel Wheatley.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS:
Edith Shy.
Ruth Horne.
Paul Sampson.
Marvin Giddings.
Robert Slappey.

"If | Were a Member of the Eoard..
If were a member of the Board of Ed
ucation,
Where could have nice, long vaca-
ton,
would visit the schools once a week,
Just to see how the pupils could se~~k.
would see the boys in manual train
ing,
On their boards they would be plan
ing.
l would also see the girls apartments
Their pots and pans of all assert
ments,
Their stoves and aprons, all l would
see.
They would make hot chocolate and
serve it to me.
Everything in the department would
be nice and clean,
Under the instruction of Miss Mexican
To all of the dinners l would be in
vited
And when I'd get the invitation
would be delighted,
Then I would go in my full dress suit
1 would pin on flower, to make me
look cute.
Now the word IF" is always in the
way
But on the Board I expect to be some
day. R. A. S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

AS before stated, the question of fer
tilizers is giving this department no
little trouble. Numerous inquiries are
being received regarding materials of
an inferior character. Some of these
materials are being offered in a way
calculated to mislead the farmers of
Georgia.
The department is, of course, an
swering all inquiries as promptly as
possible, but take this method of
putting before the public some of the
more important questions raised. For
example, we have had many inquiries
as to the use of "1ye," usually sold for
making soap, as substitute for poe
ash. Some appear to have the idea
that this contains potash, which may
be used in the place of potash salts for
fertilizing purposes. This material is
not potash, but contains caustic soda,
and upon many of the containers is
so marked. These lyes contain no
potash whatever, and moreover are
worthless as a fertilizer. This infor-
nation is given for the benefit general
ly of the farmers of Georgia.
Many questions have been asked the
department as to the use of lime
stone and ground phosphate rock. In
this connection, I am quoting the
opinion of the state chemist, DR.. R. E.
Stallings:
Replying to communications ask
ing information as to the use of
ground phosphate rock as fertilizer
some manufacturers of this material
have been making great claims for it,
stating that it is quickly available to
plants. All the phosphoric acid pres
ent in ground phosphate rock is in
soluble and it contains no available
phosphoric acid.
This material should be used only
on lands that contain considerable
amount of organic or vegetable matter,
or with large amount of manure. In
this way, and by proper cultivation,
considerable benefits may be eventu-
ally be derived from its use.
Those who use ground phosphate
rock on the average Georgia soil, which
is deficient in organic matter, and ex-
pevt immediate results will be disap-
pointed
/ particularly want to warn the
farmers of Georgia against using sub
stitutes for potash, unless they really
know what these substitutes are and
what they will do. We have natural
product in Georgia which all farmers
have been using for many years with
good results. namely, cotton seed
meal.
The mixture of cotton seed meal and
acid phosphate in proper proportions
makes a good fertilizer, but naturally
under present conditions the farmer is
justly alarmed at the prices of these
products which are unprecedentedly
high. But, considering the high prices
of these products which are unprece-
dentedly high. But, considering the
high price of cotton seed and that :
acid caused by the European war, we
can readily understand why this prod
uct costs more than it did before.
Every farmer knows there is some
potash in cotton seed meal. 1t may be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
One Fellow Is
Very Busy Man

ATLANTA. Few. 81. w. Chaneey,
an enterprising young man, is charged
with working a mail order scheme
while in Jail here so successfully that
from his cell he managed to swindle
numbers of southern merchants.
The forging of checks while in Jail is
also charged to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

1t is exceedingly gratifying to this
department to receive so many encour-
aging reports from the bacteria fur
nished to many farmers over the state
for the incubation of leguminous
crops. Many have inquired as to
whether or not this bacteria will be
furnished at 25 cents per acre this
year. l am glad to say that the price
will be no higher and those wishing
the bacteria can obtain it from this de
rartment by mailing to us either post
office money order, check or cash. In
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

At the teachers meeting Tuesday,
Miss Wheatley had on exhibit a few
drawings and the stencil work bags
made by the girls of the sixth grades.
The designs were all original and
most of them very attractive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

Monday we went to see our pictures
at the Opera House. They were all
real good. We certainly were inter.
ested in seeing ourselves, for they solo
over a thousand tickets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

ordering, it should be stated for what
crops the bacteria is wanted, for the
reason that each legume requires a
special strain of bacteria.
J. D. PRICE,
Commissioner of Agriculture of Geor-
gia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06


At nineteen Lanier enlisted with
the first Southern volunteers?
For his bravery he was three times
offered an officers commission but he
would not take it because his mother
left him in charge of his brother in
the ranks besides him?
He was one of the leading flute
players in the United States?
He played the flute in the Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra?
He wrote one of his most beautiful
and hopeful poems, Sunrise" at the
time when he had not the strength to
raise cup of water to his mouth?
He died in 1881 in a tent in the Cor
DINA hills?
Wednesday Miss Wynne was sick
and Mrs. Hightower taught US. Under
her direction we memorized the fol-
lowing creed, written by Mr.. M. L.
Britain, the state school superintend-
ent:
Ny Greed.
l am to be citizen of Georgia, and
The United States-a great common
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. IA,
p. o. 9. OF A.

AdeeGs on Thursday nights, Whea,
aRy Building, at 1880 o'clock. All mem
aeIs are urged to attend Visitor
s~sacomed. e. F. WILDER, prest
a. ID. REESE, Recording Sec'y.
NAT LeMASTER. Financial sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
DID YOU KNOW THAT:

Sidney Lanier was born in Macon
Ga,, Feb. 2, 1912?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

The boys of the 7th-1 went down to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06
Ny Creed.

am to be citizen of Georgia, and
The United States-a great common
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-06

At nineteen Lanier enlisted w
the first Southern volunteers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-31
Slj,GOO,OOO REMINGTON ARMS
NOTES QUICKLY SOLD
Offering Price 992i-Proceeds for
Betterments

NEW YORK, Jan. 31-The National
city bank has purchased $4,000 600
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge
Company 3-ycar per cent. gold notes
dated February I. 1915. and due February
l. 1919. Subscription books to the new
issue We're opened this morning and the
entire amount was sold within a few
minutes. Tho offering price was 9aa,.
The notes are rcdcemable as a whole at
Ioo and interest ON February /. 1918. or
on any interest date thereafter on 30 days'
notice. The company has outstanding
Junior to these notes $2O.0OO.OOO at I per
cent. cumulative preferred stock and $40.
100000 common stock Net earnings for
the first nine months of 1915 amounted TO
approximately S3,0OO.OOO
These notes will he "A direct general
credit obligation Of the Remington Arms
Union Metallic Cartridge Company. The
proceeds derived from the sale of the
notes have been utilized in meeting obli.
cations incident to Improvement, better
mcnts and additions that have been made
TO the various plants of the company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-31
MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. LOUIS
DIRECTORS APPROVE PLAN
More Than 40 Per Cent. of Stockhold-
ers Have Assented

NEW YORK. Jan. 3l.-The directors of
the Minneapolis and st. Louis Railroad
have adopted plan of readiustment
which provides for one class of stock.
amounting to substantially s26. 900, in
stead of two classes, as at present
Preferred stockholders upon the pay
ment Of $50 "A share will receive $50 in
new stock while those who do not pay
the assessment will receive $40. Common
stockholders upon the payment OF $40 a
share will receive 800 in new stock;
those who do not will get s22 in new
stock.
The syndicate managers, consisting of
Hayden, Stone & Co. and J. S. Bache &
Co., will pay the assessment on both the
preferred and common stock not paid by
shareholders.
In circular to the stockholders Neu-
man Erb president, announces that hold
ers of upward of 40 per cent. of the out
standing capital stock have already cx-
pressed their intention to deposit their
shares under the plan and 10 pay the
assessments called for Stockholders are
requested to deposit their stock on or
before March ] next with the Guaranty
Trust Company of New York and the
Merchants National Bank of Boston.
The assent of holders of - per cent of
the stock is necessary TO carry the plan
into effect.