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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22

guests were served with ice cream and
cake.
A very enjoyable event OF last We'd
nesday was the birthday party of Miss
Alice Moses, the young hostess receiv-
ing a number of useful gifts,
Miss Annie Vera Suggs returned to
Leslie Monday after spending two
weeks in Americas with relatives and
friends.
Miss Jessie Ranew returned to Les
lie Tuesday from Manchester, Ca,
where she spent two weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. J. l.. Amason.
Mrs. Sallie Wade and daughter, Miss
Stella Wade, who have been visiting
relatives in Macon for some time, re"
turned to Leslie Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Hush Hines
left Sunday for Jackson, Ga, where
they will spend the week with Mrs.
Hines, parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D.
Carr.
Ell. Wilson returned Saturday from
Baltimore and New York, where he
spent several days buying goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clark and child
rcn, of Chauncey, Ga, are the guests
of DR.. and Mrs. L. NJ Hawkins.
Miss Bessie Summerford left last
week for an extended visit to her sis
ters, Mrs John stephens, of Forsyth,
and Mrs. Charles D. Little, of Chat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22

tlejohn, when a number of young PEG
pie will be invited to meet this at
tractive visitor.
Miss Gertrude Jossey will entertaiG
at a swimming party on Monday after
noon at the East Lake Country club
and other parties have been planned
Atlanta Journal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22

For the man who lost shall be glad at
heart
And walk with his head up high,
" lille his conqueror knows he must
play the part
Of cheat and a living lie.
The prize seems fair when the fight
is on
But save it is truly won
You will hate the thing when the
crowds are gone,
For it stands for false deed done
And it's better you never should reach
you goal
Than ever success to buy
At the price of knowing down deep
in your soul
That your glory is all lie.
Detroit Free Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22
HIKE AND SWIMMING
PARTY THIS MORNING.

jolly party enjoying a hike to
Prospect park today and an early
morning dip, with breakfast camp fash
ion afterward, was composed of Misses
Eugenia Collins, Mary Sue Chambliss,
Dorothy Cargill, Naomi Wright, Inez
Helfrich, of Savannah; Pauline Broad
hurst and Margsry Kalmon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22
DONATIONS MADE TO
RED ROSS WORK ROOM.

Two recent donations to the work
room fund were most gratefully re-
ceiyed by the Americas Red Gross
chapter. Mrs Frank Turpin has made
a donation of $500 and Mr.. j. R. Cul-
pepper has given $500 This money
will be used to purchase supplies for
the wook-room and the donations are
entirely voluntary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22
Leslie

Miss Cora Cooke, of DeSoto, witt
the members of her house party, seven
small girls, were entertained Thurs
day by Mrs. Jesse Cooke, of Leslie
Mrs Cooke gave them a party in the
afternoon, a number of interesting
games being played, after which the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22
SCHOOL NOTICE.

The white schools of sumter county
will open on September 8, 1917
E. J. M'MATH,
County School Supt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22

=
= THE BETTER WAY. =
\ \ , 4 \ \ \ 4 = = =
It is better to lose with conscience
clean
Than win with a trick unfair;
II is better to fall and to know you've
been.
Whatever the prize was-square,
Than to claim the joy of a far-off
goal
And the cheers OF the standers-by,
And to know down deep in your in
most soul,
A cheat you must live and die.
Who wins by trick may take the prize,
And at first he may think it sweet
But many a day in the future lies
When he'll wish he had met defeat,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-22
New Point

The protracted meeting begins at
New Point church on the fourth Sum
Gay in this month, Rev J. H. Tinsley
The Lamar register., 1917-07-04

reason I dujggd you.-
There is chair at the left of the
door; sit down What's your name?'
The man feeling around slowly. de
uusited his angular bulB with care up
un the little chair. "Ny name"-in the
tcEseness Of the dark the words
seemed 70 carry added mystery-''is
Pardaloe"
you We got a brother-Joe Parda-
loef" suggested De Spain to trap him.
mo, I've got no brother. l am Just
plain Jim Pardaloe"
"say what you have got to say,
Jim"
''The only job l could get in the gap
was with old Duke Morgan I've b. IN
working for HIM nT and a9 r.f -t
ing the ret of my time with Gale and
Dave Sassoon. There were three men
in the barn-burning. Dave Sassoon
put up the job"
where is Dave Sassoon now7"
Dead
Both men were silent for moment.
Yesterday mornings fightT" asked
De Spain reluctantly.
es, Slr.
"How did he happen to catch us on
I'll Capitan?"
"He saw fire on Music mountain
and watched the lower end of the gap
nll night Sassoon was u wide-awake
man."
We'll, I'm sorry, Pardaloe," con
tinued De Spain after moment. mo
body could call it my fault 1t was
either he or I-or the life of a woman
who never harmed hair of his head,
and a woman I'm bound to protect. He
was running when he was Lit. If he
had got to cover again there was moth
ing to stop him from picking both Of
us OF"
"He was hit in the head
De Spain was silent.
at was a soft-nose bullet" contin.
ued Parduloe.
Again there was pause. "I'n tell
The Lamar register., 1917-07-04

thing-1lust you. Don't go to the door
Stand behind the end Of the piano till
you are awfully sure who it is"
What a head, Nanl'
De Spain cut of the lights. threw
open the front door, and in the dark
ness sat down on the piano stool \
heavy step on the porch, little while
later, was followed by n knock on the
open door.
Come ini" called De Spain roughly
The bulk Of large man filed and oh
scured for an instant the opening
then the visitor stepped carefully over
the threshold. "What do you vnnt7"
asked De Spain without changing his
tone. He awaited with keenness the
sound of the answer.
as Henry de Spain here?'
The voice was not familiar TO De
Spain's ear. He told himself the man
was unknown to him. Il am Henry
de Spain" he returned without hesita.
tion. What do you want2'
The visitors deliberation was reflect.
ed in his measured speaking. Il am
from Thief River" he began, and his
reverherating voice was low and dis.
tinct. q was sent In to Margan's GAP
some time ago to find out who burned
the Culabasas barn."
''And you report to-T
"Kenncdy."
De Spain paused. A fresh convic.
ton had flashed across his mind. You
called me up on the telephone one night
last week." lie said suddenly.
The answer came without evasion.
Il did"
You gave me message from Nan
Morgan that she never gave you"
'I did. I thought she needed you
right of. She didn't know me rs l
rightly am. knew what was going on.
rode into town that evening and rode
out again. It was not my business, and
I couldn't let it interfere with the bust.
ness I'm said to look after. That's the
The Lamar register., 1917-07-04
Nan @
Music
Mountain
lOopynshl ~ CAAxlaa seIibneIs sonal
By
FRANK H. SPEARMAN
As,AOr of -wHsPERINo SMITH

the answer, "at least not over the
wire"
A vague impression suddenly crossed
De Spain's mind that somewhere he
had heard the voice before.
do you suppose 1 could come up to
where you are tonight for a few min
utes' talkf" continued the man cuoliy.
'Not unless you have something very
important"
"What 1 have is more important to
you than to me-"
De Spain took an instant to decide
"An right" he said impatiently; come
along. Only" he paused to let the
word sink In, If this is a game you're
springing-"
I'm sprlnging no game" returned
the man evenly.
Come along, then. I'll tell you just
how to get here DO you hearT"
I'm listening"
leave Main street at Rancherio
blocks, turn west into Grant avenue.
Mr.. Jeffries' house Is on the corner.
'Tll find it."
"Don't come any other way. If you
do, you won't see me-"
''Tm not afraid Of you, Mr.. de Spain,
and I'll come as you say. There's only
one thing should like to ask. II would
be as much rs my life is worth to bG
seen talking to you. And there are
other good reasons why ! Shouldn't
ilke to have it known ] had talked to
you. Would you mind putting out the
lights before / come up-I mean, in the
front of the house and In the room
where we talk?"
Not In the least. / mean-I am al
ways willing TO take a chance against
any other mans. But / warn you,
come prepared to take care of your
self"
"If you will do as / ask. no harm
will come to anyone"
De Spain heard the receiver hung
mp at the other end OF the wire. He
signaled the operator hastily and got
hold Of Bob Scott. To him he explained
rapidly what had occurred, and what
he wanted. Get up TO Grant and Ran
cherio, Bob. as quick as the Lord will
let you. Come by the back streets.
There's high mulberry hedge at the
southwest corner you can get behind.
The Lamar register., 1917-07-04
Foolish Striving After Happiness.

We all seek happiness so eagerly
that in the pursuit we often lose tina
joyous sense of existence, and thost
quiet daily pleasures, the value o,
which our pride alone prevents us from
lcknowledging.-Sir Arthur Helps.
The Lamar register., 1917-07-04

TIL You Are Awtuily sure "he
It Is"
This chap may have been talking fol
somebody else. Anyway, look the man
over when he passes under the arc
light. If it is Snssoon or Gale Morgan
come into Jenries' house by the rear
door. Wait In the kitchen for my call
from the living room, or shot. III
arrange for your getting in"
Leaving the telephone, De Spain re-
1olned Nan in the living room. He told
her briefly of the. expected visit and
explained, laughingly, that his caller
had asked TO have the lights out and tc
see him alone. He made so little Of
the incident that Nan walked up the
stairs on De Spain's arm reassured
When he kissed her at her room dooi
and turned down the stairs again, she
leaned in the half-light over the banis
ter, waving one hand at him and muir
muring the last caution: BE careful
Henry, won't your
"Dearie, I'm always careful"
"Cause you're all I've got now," sht
whispered.
you're all I've got. Nan, GIRL
az h----'t got any hcrls-ar aH-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
BIKE FANS EXPECT GREAT RACE JULY4 Cycle Colony Looking For ward With Great Pleas
 ure to Event

The bicycle fans of Birmingham are looking forward with great pleasure to the big five-mile bicycle race, which will be staged July 4
 The race will start at o'clock on the Norwood boulevard. The course begins on the lower side of the boulevard at Twenty eighth street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth avenues, thence to Eff teenth avenue, east on Fifteenth avenue to Thirty-second street, north to boule- yard, then around boulevard, circling the course five times.
 The entries are as follows: H. c. Laughinhouse, John Magini, Otis c. Fos- ter, Frank Rietta, Nick Rando, Guy Fos- ter, T. o. Cox, Arden Foltz and w. D. Miller. A number of others not yet en- tered are expected to report by the fourth.
 Laughinghouse. John Magini, Otis c. Eos colors. He is well known in athletic cir cles, by his bicycle, field and track work
 John Magini, the well known local Italian, is truck farmer, a great ad- vocate of outdoor life, and winner of several races. Otis Foster, veteran in the racing game, and winner of several local and out-of-town races, is in good condition, and says he is ready for the starters gun.
 Guy Foster, brother of Otis, with a lit tie more experience is expected to make a good showing.
 P. o. Cox, always on the scene, with his riding clothes, is raring to go. Ar den Foltz is another newcomer, who is expected to make a creditable showing
 W. D. Miller, who will make his first appearance in this race, is expected to finish well up in the prizes.
 The time of the race has been ad- vanced to o'clock, little earlier than usual, so that lovers of the sport may have ample time to attend the ball game after the finish of the race.
 Ed Spencer, the physical director of the Birmingham Athletic club, will referee
 As he is an old-time rider, and has acted as referee in several former races, the riders are well pleased at his selec- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
Methodist Alumni Meets 10 Discuss Naming of
 Coach For GridirOnistS

The Alumni association of Bir- mingham college will meet in the near future and the matter of coach for this seasons football team will be gone over at this session The members of the Alumni association have been called to meet in Birmingham by President Charles Rice, the date to be announced later.
 No immediate action may be taken Ill regard to coach for gridiron squad, but the situation will be gone over thoroughly, and it may be decided to give Coach Charlie Brown more time. Brown is in training at the officers re- serve camp at Fort McPherson. Many of these men in training there are to be rejected and if Coach Brown fails In the final test he will reassume his du- ties as coach of the Panther squad.
 The Alumni association will also dis cuss many other points looking forward to the making of good football squad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
Lotvly GuLLs Depriue Barons of Leagues Lead
Bdr0ns Lose Lead As Result Of Defe0t From Mobile Gulls
Crackers Administer Defeat to Pels and Advance Into Lead Bob Loveless Made Good Record in Sally, Winning
 10 and Losing Sx-Wil Pitch Soon

A successful series against the New Orleans Pels, which resulted in the ad- vancement of the Barons from third to first place, was followed yesterday by a defeat to the Moleys which deprived the local clan of the lead The Pels were dealt a defeat by the Atlanta Crackers. Charley Franks men consequently ad- vanced into the top berth and the Barons follow. The Pels are in third place.
 The Barons' defeat yesterday came as big surprise. Moleys men had been playing great ball and fans were expect ing the local aggregation to make clean sweep of the series from the tail-enders. But such is not the case. The Gulls have greatly strengthened since their former appearance here and have club at the present capable of siving the best in the circuit a strenuous battle.
 Yesterdays game was one-slded ar fair The Guls outplayed the Barons Tn every department and were consequently the deserving winners They lost no tune in establishing good lead and fought successfully to repell all local attacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03

at the Methodist institution the coming fall. President Rice stated Saturday aft erroon that it did not look like the war squad this season.
 With nucleus of 10 men, around which to build a squad, and assurances that we can get a good coach in the event Coach Brown finds it impossible to return, I think the outlook is rosy, and believe old Birmingham will further establish herself in the gridiron realm this fall' said MT. Rice in commenting on the outlook
 While it is considered a bit early by some to start any football gossip, still 1t might be mentioned that Munger field is receiving the daily attention of a caretaker and the field is being looked after as closely as the groundkeeper watches a big league baseball diamond.
 Even with the mercury sliding around the 100 mark and sultry July just begin ming gossip of the gridiron can be heard among the several stars of Birmingham college who meet once week and even at this early stage are planning 8 cam paign with which to crush the enemy in the fall.
 Ten of last years men will be back. Captain Gillam, one of the best football players Birmingham ever contributed to the gridiron will be back in harness to dazzle the stands and bring joy to his admirers by his great work. Good old Pea-Head Walker. while baseballing con siderably now, has announced his inten- tion of returning. Anthony Scott will be back with the bells on. Dock Cook stated even Saturday that he would re- turn, and that he couldn't hardly wait for the season to begin Keystone Ses- sions will answer present when the roll is called for the first grid practice.
 Slim Neese will see another year of service under the Gold and Black stand ard, Hatcher will also seek new glories on the battlefield, while McPhail Homer Norton and Bill Bailey will also be on deck with some of their scintillating stunts.
 It looks like a great season for the Panthers is the verdict of those who have been keeping in touch with the situa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03

Today the Barons clash with the tail enders again. Moley would not say last night who he would send against the Gulls today, but it is probable that either Ralph Comstock or Bob Loveless will be his selection. Joe Wiley or Pope will probably hurl for the Birds.
 Loveless joined the Barons yesterday The local product is expected to make a good showing with the Barons Yes terday interested fans handed over the average of Loveless while in the sally league The records show that Bob participated in r games. winning 10 and losing six. One was a tie. He pitched his last game on June 2S, beating Charles ton to g.
 In the F games he allowed l07 hits or an average of six hits per game The greatest number of hits allowed by Love less was b, on June =. He was beaten 10 to l. His best work was on June S when he allowed Jacksonville only two hits.
 Bob Is expected to make good with the Barons. He has large following here who believe he has the quality to make good in the Southern league. His hrst appearance on the mound is awaited with interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03

The seat sale for the feature sport ing attraction of the Fourth oI July, tomorrow night at the Jefferson thea ire. will begin at the box office this morning and from indications the largest crowd that ever witnessed sporting event here will be In attenu- ance Interest is particularly Keen III the coming match both on account O. the identity of the principals, John Freberg and Charles Cutler. ana on account of the fact that this IS the first Fourth of July in several years in which there has been an attraction for lovers of clean, red blooded sport.
 At the Jefferson last night it was stated that advance inquiries for the match were heavier than for any pre- vious match in Birmingham and that it was a question of how many the theatre would accommodate, rather than how many would want to go.
 T am expecting the record crowd of the season." said Brown Parks last night Mr. Parks is promoting the matches here. Tt is beyond doubt that Freberg and Cutler are two of the 1lOSU pOpuldT WIeSllSio EWAO cNCI seAR peared in Birmingham.
 "I was very much interested in letter I received from Cutler today ill which he discussed a question which has agitated the wrestling world since the beginning of time, that of resist ance or nonresistance. Cutler is great believer in the principal of nonre- sistance and declares that up to a certain point it has almost as much value as resistance.
 "A man can often get an opponent a disadvantageous position by pre- tending that he is careless Cutler writes. "The foe is played just as a fisherman plays his catch and the ap- parent carelessness is merely the bait. Often I have fooled men who thought they had me at disadvantage mere ly because I was feigning.
 "A wrestler should always attempt to conceal his point of attack and in this nonresistance Is valuable as q cloak for what I am trying to do. While l am letting him work I am leading him into the position in which I desire him to clamp on hold which may prove fatal to his chances for the bout
 q never resist an opponent violent ly while he is merely attempting to feel me out. It is only a waste of en- ergy. Learn to conserve your strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03

throw to first. Ellis beat out hit to the infield Bill Webb drove long fly to cen ter and Danny scored. Ellis stole second, but Caton and Smith flied out.
 The Gulls scored again in the ninth. Myers singled and was sacrificed to sec ond by Lunte. He stole third again. The squeeze play was worked, Jansen being safe at first also. Johnston allowed the ball to roll, thinking it would go foul.
 Only two innings passed in which the Barons failed to harass Bennett by hav- ing the paths occupied. The rally was usually started however, after two men were down and it was easy for Bennett to check the locals efforts. Practically every man on the team appeared at the plate at a time when safe blow would have scored one or two men, but none could deliver
 Danny Clark and Eddie McDonald played the best defensive game. Both made several good plays. Ray Jansen, the former Baron, played good game for the Gulls in center field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
O'BRIEN'S DOUBLE IS
 CAUSE OF VOLS WIN

Nashville, July 2.-O'Briens double in the third inning, scoring two runs, decided the first of five-game se- ries with Chattanooga in favor of Nashville today. the locals winning, $ to 4 Ellis was driven from the box in the third when Chattanooga over came a three-run lead secured in the first inning, while Merritt was knocked out in the Vols half of that inning. Cavet relieved Ellis and Kroh replaced Merritt. T. Sheehans fielding agaih featured the game Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
WILEY TAYLOR QUITS
 VOLS; MEADOR SIGNED

{ Nashville, July 2.-(Special)-Wlley Taylor, for the second time since he became a member of the Nashville team two years ago, sought and oo- tained his release today and left for his home in Kansas. Taylor was un- able to gain control and decided to retire Last year he quit the team on account of an injury,
 Taylor will be replaced by Jack Meador, a right handler. secured from the Charleston club in the Sally league Meador has won IA of the l5 games pitched this season and was recommended to the Nashville club bS- Bobby Gilkes, scout for the New York Yankees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
All Choked Up With Catarrh?
 Why Continue Makeshift Treatment

with worthless remedies which touch only the surface. To be rid of catarrh. you must drive the disease germs out of your blood.
 Splendid results have been reported from the use of s. s. S.. which com pletely routs from your blood the Ca- tarrh germs, for which it is perfect antidote.
 s. s. s. is sold by all druggists, If you wish medical advice as to the treatment of your own individual case. write today to Chief Medical Adviser. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03
CRACKERS POUND
 DICK ROBERTSON

Atlanta, Ga, July 2.--A to victory over New Orleans coupled with Birming- hams defeat at the hands of Mobile, to- day gave Atlanta the lead in the Southern association. The opening game of the series here was featured by timely hit ting, brilliant fielding by both teams and five double plays. New Orleans filled the bases with but one out In the ninth. Fullenwider relieved Sheehan and forced Bluhm to hit into double play. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03

 *Batted for Perryman in third. **Batted for Black in ninth. score by innings: Mobile ......................, 112 900 oo1-5 Birmingham .................- Ol0 0OO OU0-l
 SUMMARY Two-base Hit-Bowden. Stolen Bases-Myers ?, Reed, Kitchens, Mcdonald, Ellis. Sacrifice Hits-Lunte 2, Jansen, Golvin, Webb.
 Base on Balls-Perryman ?, Black l. Left on Bases-Mobile 2. Birmingham 10.
 Hit by Pitched Ball-Black (Bowden). Hits-Off Perryman with 4 runs in innings; Black 4 with l run in innings. Struck Out-Perryman 1, Black 1. Time of Game-2:05. Umpires-Chesnutt and Marcan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-03

One of the great dykes of Holland is 40 miles long, starting far up Tn the country. near the Yssel river, and continuing across the Hook of Hol- land to the sea. It was built in sec tions and for seven centuries has held back the waters from the low-lyins fields. It is 40 feet broad at the base, s5 feet broad at the top and it's height varies from 25 to 35 feet.