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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

Americas is hard at work planning
for the annual meeting of the state
camp of the Woodmen of the World
next week. The city is delighted to
be host for this large assemblage of
fraternity men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06
(From Brunswick News

The South Georgia Progress, daily
paper heretofore published at Ameri-
Gus, announces in its issue of We'd
nesday that it is to discontinue pub
LEGATION. The fact of the matter is
Americas is a one-paper town, and
the owners of the Progress have found
that the town was being pretty we'll
served by the old Times-Recorder and
very wisely concluded to stop losing
perfectly good moey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06
ONE PAPER LESS

(From Thomasville Times Enterprise.l
The South Georgia Progress has
suspended publication, being absorbed
by the es-Recorder. Americas
isn't big enough for two papers of the
calibre of the Times-Recorder, and
the Progress, and although both were
splendid journals, it is best for all
concerned that only one be publish
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

The Reed amendment is weak, in that
it places the responsibility on the car
rler. 1t is getting to the place now
whore citizens can't stand any too
much responsibility.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06
ership.

The senate might flibuster on the
armed neutrality" bill, but there
wasn't a chance to thwart the will of
the people in giving Woodrow Wilson
& second term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06
THE WHATCHANA COLUMN
By George Martin
Square Meals.

When we were a bachelor. we
thought a square meal was something
to eat.
But since we are married We have
discovered that food has nothing to dc
with it.
It's the color scheme that counts.
A man gets awful tired of pink food
even if it does match the blue, china =
Must one cali in a decorator to get
a change of diet?
Or is there some other way out?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

Teddy has declined to debate VIM
jaybrine on the subject of preparedness,
declaring that no debate can be held
on a non-debatable subject Sounds
reasonable
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

Really, the American people would
have gladly witnessed the forciole ex-
pulsion Of those twelve senators from
the senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06
Whenever You Need q GeReral TeAic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because il contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUIN-
me and IRON. soc advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

Berlin must be laughing up its
sleeves. They have received aid from
the very men whom the American peo-
pie thought we're friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

It is bad enough for Georgia to be
on the fence as to an extra session
but much worse about congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

II was back tracking" for congress
10 extend the time limit Of the Reed
amendment after it had become a law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

AS May LIST was sad day in the
history of Georgia for many people,
so will July 1st become for several
southern states
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

Senator LaFollette was denied the
opportunity for a grand-stand speech
and this his vanity was attacked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

The cotton market is thriving on
the excitement with its upward trend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06

To be or not to be-that's the ques-
ton about the extra session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-06
Americus, Ga, March 6, 1917

China is having cabinet crisis.
Ours is a Chinese crisis.
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
LEAVES NO TRACES.

Harry rushed back to try the door
through which they had Just come.
There was no evidence Of its exist
ence. He stared at lima With her
quick intuition she knew that some
thing was wrong.
"It's a trap" she cried. Harry
nodded.
How can we get out?" lima was
genuinely alarmed. and as she exam
ined the solid walls OF the room her
fear increased.
To Harry IL became evident that
they were caught and at the mercy OF
Perry Mason. In vain the young man
shouted. His cries sounded dull and
futile. While he was vainly shouting
lima rushed up and seized his arm.
"LookT' She pointed 10 the moor
and her companion saw with horror
equal to her own a large pipe, IRON
which water was beginning o. pour
Perry MAs0n's revenge was lefri
BILE one Lock I'd In the roucfete 'hanl
bsf. hts victims we're 60 BE- dr'w n"h.
and No one could save them
"oh, why did I ~ 10 set thui miss
ina pearl rrird lima her rNuH hhsi
9Th q fascinated stare un the water
spf saaina aiuhg The nnur And Harry
had no ansssf tts could Only hope
against hope that sams miracle niia h'
Save them from the death that NHa
rrespin9 missrabif upun them
MeanWhils Perry Mason. sufe 81 lhsl
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
THE SEVEN PEARLS
serial by Charles W. Goddard author The Ps Pauline

breathing loud from a little room in
the rear.
Then a thought struck Harry. Un-
doubtedly the negro knew the secret
of the safe. He would wake him and
demand it He proceeded to act on
this theory, but the startled negro.
awakened from his sleep, only shook
his head He was evidently afraid to
comply, and nothing Harry could do
served to move him
He reported to lima.
what can we do?" she asked, and
appeared lost in deep thought.
"rn tell you. Harry. you make him
come down to the safe and I'll wrap
a sheet about me- You tell him II he
doesn't open the safe you will call up
the spirit Of the girl he murdered, and
that will frighten him
Ingenious suggestion indeed No
sooner said than done. Harry, by al
tentative coaxIng and threats, man
aged to persuade the negro to de-
scend to the big room Once there in
the subdusd light the young man as
sumed q dictatorfal manner.
Open that safe,s he said fiereely.
"or / will caA the spirit of the girl
you murdered In cold blood, you and
your master. Perry Mason"
The negro trembled and fell TO his
knees.
"Get up" cried Harry, shat won't
do you any good. Open that safe"
Still the man refused and Harry, IN
sepulchral tones, spoke to the ceiling:
"Ghost. OF the girl this miserable
man killed, appear and face him!
Whereupon, as agreed. lima giided
into the room. With a wild scream the
naRr0 fall 70 h. fInar
"Open the door," said Harry, 'or she
will seize you"
The sight Of lima was too much fo=
the terrorized man. With shaking
fingers he turned the knob and while
lima and Harry looked on opened the
secret compartment. Eagerly the In
truders searched the interior. Papers
were there and note books, but no
pearl.
while this search was going on the
executionsr. seeing the safe rifled,
'smiled sardonically, but he enjoyed
the scene only for q moment. Behind
him came Perry Mason, who, evident
ly unaware Of the presence OF the
Sultan's emissary, peered in at the
door and observed with III suppressed
amazement the actions OF lima and
Harry. With his hand to his heart he
started back as though face to face
with the dead-then recovering him
self, he drew his pistol and started
stAalthflv forWard
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
ANOTHER SHOT FIRED.

The fratrIcide now believed that the
Captain was at his mercy when he was
startled by another shot which seemed
to come from the reeds. Who this new
foe was he had no idea, for he could not
see him. A second shot followed the frst
and the saturnine face Of the execu-
toner relaxed into a smile as he beheld
the surprise on the features Of Perry
Mason.
Unwilling TO remain Icnger a target
for an unseen enemy. the latter hastily
started his engine and, soaring rapidly
aloft, soon disappeared. The execu-
TONER, emerging from his retreat. has
tened toward the spot where the help
less aeroplane had landed. But Harry
and lima were before him; even In their
distress they realized the precarious con-
dition Of the captain, who was Tow
shouting for aid.
Nor were they slow In helping him.
The fisherman assisted him into the car
and the four, two Of them wet and
weary. wrapped in q great coat, and the
third faint from loss OF blood. we're soon
being whirled to the city, which. owing
to the circuitous Night Of the balloon.
was not far away.
There was q nth passenger. whose
presence was unknown to the other oc-
cupants OF the car. Perched on the tire
rack the executioner made the Journey
with them and not until just before the
fisherman had reached Ilma's apartment
house did he slip away unseen.
Poor lima, overcome with the terror
Of her experience. dosed most Of the way
NhnnUh TRCTet-
ting bitterly the impulse that made him
climb 10 her window in the CONSTANT
nopIe street, yet took some comfort in
the fact that his deed had brought
nearer to him the girl OF his heart.
He helped her out solicitously,
and thanking the fisherman and
promising him a still further reward
than the large one he was then able
to give, sWore him to secrecy and
The captain made light OF his
wound. 'T'll get our friend to take
me to a doctor's," he said, cheerfully,
"and I'll soon be all right"
So intent were they in wishing the
captain well and thanking their res
cuer that they failed to observe the
executioner slip into the house ahead
Of them.
When lima reached her apartment
Harry could not resist the impulse
to tell her anew OF his lore.
But though she was almost spent
with her eKertions and the horrors
Of the experience Though which she
had passed. lima was still thinking
Of the pearl that stayne had left
with Perry Mason.
To HGrry's surprise, instead OF
complaining OF fatigue she spoke
what was on her mind.
That pearl" she said. I'VE must
get II tonight before Perry Mason
learns We are alive"
But you can't do it, protested
Harry"
'Oh. yes, ! can: all ] want IL a
little rest. change OF clothes and
a good meal We must 80 we Niil
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
FACES ExEcUnoNER.

Once more. however, he was faced
by the executioner, who having en-
acted the role of robber, now sur
prised Perry Mason by his generosity.
for he held out to him the pearf~ he
had taken-the murderer was non
pIussed: holding out the gem he turn
ed on 1t a small nashiight, and being
assured that the pearl was the one he
had lost. bestowed an astonished
look on the donor. The expression on
the executioner's face did not change.
he handed back the pistol with the
same inscrutable air and then point
ing to the blazing house spoke his
first word:
"Are they there?"
The fratrieide nodded.
aAnd there's no help for themr
asked the other They are beyond
human aid" muttered Perry. Saying
which he turned away. The execu-
tioner made no attempt to detain him,
but walked toward the house. The mo
tions Of the incendiary were not lost
to him, however. He halted, SaW him
return TO the slab. lift IL completely
up. peer about and disappear in the
secret passage.
followed, grim smile on his lips At
the moment he entered the passage
the upper structure OF the house was
and In the concrete cham
ber Harry was supporting the faint
ing form Of the girl he loved Already
the water had risen above their shoul-
ders. In vain they had used a pump
installed in q corner OF the room
Their efforts had served only TO weary
them. The water poured in steadily
escape there was none The young
man looked with despair on Ilma's
beautiful faee-and the water kept
rising. How long would IL be before
1t overwhelmed them he could only
(To be continued next week.
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
he HAS EVIDENCE.

Meanwhile Harry was making ready
to join her. He had assured the impa-
tient stayne. who had eagerly await
ed his coming, that he had evidence
to- clear him Of any completely in the
murder Of Perry Mason's brother.
Stayne stammered out his thanks.
but made no move to give Harry the
pearl he had promised
Without disclosing his errand the
young man left the follower OF Grady.
cautioning him to remain in hiding
for the present.
While Harry and lima were on
their way to the now well-remember-
ed Mason house. the owner thereof
was making for the same destination
He had remained with his machine for
the greater part of the day. secure
from molestation, and now. having
carefully hidden the plane in the
heavy reeds that fringed the inlet
whore he had attacked the captain.
he started for his home. wondering
how he could circumVent his enemies
For Perry Mason was we'll aware
that he was in danger OF being ac-
cused as the murderer OF his own
brother. He still had a lingering
hope that lima and Harry were dead.
for he feared the girl more than any
one else: but this hope was only q
hope. His Intuition told him that the
car he had heard drive away contain
cd the couple he sought.
lima and Harry reached the house
after dark. Already the executioner
had preceded them. Before they ar
rived he had taken a rapid survey Of
the premises and assured himself that
no one was on guard. The negro had
gone to bed and could be heard snor-
ing. The executioner proceeded, to
the large room and Investigated a safe
set in the wall.
He was not permitted, however, to
fnish his search, for the footsteps of
Harry and lima interrupted him. He
slipped into the hall and there in the
shadow OF the staircase waited and
watched. as immovable as a statue.
Here's the place." whispered lima,
and she advanced to a large jar on
the mantel and turned It eagerly up
side down. II was empty.
He wouldn't leave II there" said
the young man; he'd put 1t In the safe,
OF course" And his eyes fell on
the same compartment in the wall
that had attracted the attention OF the
executloner.
But the combination" said lima;
''how can We get it?"
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
Last Weeks Winners

The cIasutned Advertising Manager, The
Washington Tirnes-
Sir-Sunday's Times gives US another at
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That their slik waists. wash skirts and nns
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measure OF service and satisfaction, ana are
the cheapest and best IN the city.
An women know a good thing when they
see It. Very respectfully, M L, D.
The Valolss
\ 40 Mass. ave. washington, D. q.
Dear sir-HavinE an old-fashIoned velvet
hat which 7 recently took TO the Capital HAT
shop TO have It cleaned and remodeied into
the latest style; was not surprised When
called for Il, for IL was the most beautirui
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I always have the Capital Hat shop TO do
all Of this kind. Of my work and highly
recommend their work 10 the public: Nery
truly YOURS TILLIE WINTERS.
Washington, D. C.. Oct. n. ls17.
CaGsihed Advertising Manager, The wash
Dear sir-NoticinE the ad in the Thrifty
Buyers space Of the Vienna Hat FACTORY, i
decided TO Try them. and hnd they do bats
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In half the time that Il would take anywhere
else They also deliver without any extra
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wife these days. I shall always rycommend
the Vienna 10 my friends for perfect work
FOR the least money. Respectfully,
MRS. n HADERAAN,
I'll First st. n. W.
Washington, d. c., Oct ls. 1917.
Classified Editor, The washington Times.
Dear SRI and that Il pays me to give
careful attention to the Advertisements
found IN your paper. and helps materially
to reduce the n. c. OF l.
A few days ago I took an old hat to ID.
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like E-v hat. H1s work IL superior, bis
charges most reasonable. II II q pleasure to
recommend him TO your readers Yours truly,
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1905 1othSst. s.,- s
The Washington times., 1917-10-28

that his prisoners could not escape.
resolved to make assurance doub1y
sure and to get rid of the negro At
the same time The executioner,
watching from the security OF n
friendly hedge, saw the owner OF the
house pile a lot o. chairs End other
easily moved furniture in tie center
Of the library. then drag . hydrogen
tank and set IRE TO the pile. Havfng
started the blaze. the incendiary erept
out and made his way through the
grounds to a little eopse some distance
OF, where in a kind OF insane fury he
watched the confagration.
Having made sure that his work
had been well done, he moved forward
and lifted a small slab set In a mound
and, with a parting glance, prepared
to descend in, An excavation oeneaeh
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
EPISODE v.

EPIS0DE ".
~ o sure was Perry Mason that
he had downed lima and
~ Harry when he descended
upon them in his hydro.
aeroplane that he rave no heed TO the
lone fisherman who had been an
amazed spectator OF the scene. Per-y's
machine gliding along the vatsr en-.
gagged all the avIator's attention. He
had started to rise before he became
aware OF the approach of the aero.
plane which had pursued the balloon.
With the trained eye OF the airman
Perry knew at once from the peculiar
motion OF the plane that something
was wrong. He surmised that one OF
his shots had wounded she captain
and thus made the handling Of the
levers difficult.
Therefore he slowed down, landed
and waited Developments. BY this
time his machine had reached the far
side OF the inlet, not q great distance
from the spot where the aeropiane
was slowly moving TO earth.
In the plane the wounded captain,
who had q bullet hole through his
ence Of the man who had maiiciosly
shot him. He maneuvered his ma
chine now aS best he could to avoid
any further attack.
While these two were thus prspar-
ing for battle the fisherman. who had
recovered his wits, was rowing a. fast
as he could to the place where he had
seen the girl and man drop into the
water. Harry and lima, with the
great momentum acquired from the
fall, had plunged far bensath the sur
face. so that when the big machine
diEed over them they had escaped
unhurt.
Perry Mason had miscalculated; in
stead OF Killing his victims he had
turned away just a moment before
they rose TO the surface. exhausted
and struggling for breath.
Their heads appearing above the
surface he failed to see, but the nsh-
erman was mora fortunate He reach
ed them In record time, and, assisting
both into his boat, rowed TO the shore
with all his might, inspired by the
fear that the man In the hydroaero-
plane might observe him.
Perry. his attention taken up with his
new enemy, heard the chugging Of n
small car. He saw this car out OF the
corner Of his eye making It's way along
the reed-lined road. and though he
could not see the occupants he surmised
that his efforts had been in vain.
Furious at being baked. he shot at the
captain, and the latter. conserving his
strength, did his best to keep out Of
sight
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
FEELS COLD STEEL.

The pressure OF a cold muzzIe
against the back OF his neck brought
him up with a sudden halt. Wheeling.
he faced the grim eyes Of the execu-
TONER.
Hands up" said that strange man
in q voice admitting OF no delay.
And as the enraged victim raised
his arms, the willy Turk thrust one
hand into his waistcoat pocket and
drew forth the pearl which lima and
Harry were so vainly seeking.
This done. he removed the pistol
from the upraised arm and backed
away without q word.
Perry Mason glanced after the van
ishing robber apd then Ito the room
where Harry and lima were interro-
eating the shaking negro.
Tell your story to the police"
Harry was saying, "and we will see
that you escape"
Perry Mason shook his fist at the
speaker. an evil CLEAN lit his eyes
As the negro, rising from his knees,
started to go back to his room, the
owner Of the house slipped into the
next room. His plans were formed.
1t was a matter of life and death 70
him to wreak summary vengeance on
the girl who held his secret, and OF
her companion. He could settle with
his servant later.
He thrust his head into the door
way, plainly with the intent that he
might be seen. He then retreated.
His ruse worked to perfection.
There he Is" cried Harry. and start
ed on a run for the fratricide.
lima followed. Perry Mason dart
ed this way and that, pursued by the
young people. Harry's only desire
was to capture the arch villain and
bring him to justice. Deprived OF
his pistol, Perry did not attempt TO
turn. In the basement OF the house
he had caused to be built a room lined
with concrete. Into this chamber.
water could be admitted to any
height. 1t was valuable as a test
ing room for submarine devices, and
had been so used by the inventor.
This room was now empty-there was
nothing about Il to excite suspicion.
Perry ran into 1t with Harry and
lima at his heels. The door closed
behind them, and Perry dashed
through the opposite side, slammins
shut the only other means Of egress.
Thew came to a sudden halt.
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
Doctor Says Crying Need
OF The Woman OF Today
IS~MOre Iron In Her Blood
TO PUT STRENGTH IN HER NERVES AND COLOR IN
HER CHEEKS.
Irritable Looks Pale Hggd
Worn Should Have Her Blood Examined for Iron Deficiency
Clinical Gives Most Aston
shinE Youthful Strength Younger

enable your blood to change food into
living tissue. Without IL, no matter
how much or what you eat. your FOOD
merely passes through you without
doing you any good. You don't get
the strength out of It. and as a con-
sequence you become weak, pale ana
sickly looking, just like plant try
ing to grow in a soil deficient in iron
II you are not strong or wen, you
owe il to yourself to make the fol-
lowing test: See how long you can
out becoming tired. Next take two
five grain tablets of Nuxated Iron
three times per day after meals for
two weeks. then test your strengtn
again and see how much you have
Fained I have seen dozens Of nervous,
rundown people who were alllng az
the while double their strength ana
endurance and entirely rid themselves
az All Eymptoms of dyspepsia, liver
and other troubles in from ten 10
fourteen days, time simply by takine
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
ITALIAN CABINET 70 QUIZ.

ROME. OF. sSZKing Victor.
Emanuel Is back in Rons for eoasuI-
tations relative to the cabinet sit
uation- The general opinion IN paE-
liamentary circles is that most Of
the members OF the retiring cabinut
win not be asked to Join the new ons-
The Washington times., 1917-10-28
SHORES ARE HEARD.

Hush warned Harry. what II
that7' A strange sound came from
above. They started forth on tiptoe,
and then u dawnsd on them that what
they heard was some one snoring.
"f'ii Investigate" said Harry, and he
ran lightly ahead and found the negro
The Washington times., 1917-10-28

80 moiabtc trOH i1hich
may iHjure hs teeth, oorrode
ihs stomach and do far more
harm than good: ddVises
use Of only nuzGted iron.
The Washington times., 1917-10-28

There ean be no healthy. beautiful.
rosy checked women without Iron"
says Dr. Ferdinand King. a New York
physician and medical author. In my
recent talks 70 physicians on the grave
and serious consequences OF iron de-
hciency IN the blood Of American
women, ] have strongly emphasized
qie fact that doctors should prescribe
more organic iron-nuxated iron-for
their nervous. rundown. weak, hag-
gard look ing women patients Pallor
means anaemia- The skin Of the
anaemic woman is pale. the flesh
nnbhy. The muscles lack tone, the
brain fagH and the memory fails, ana
often thag bocome weak. nervous. ir-
ritahia. denpondent and melancholy.
when the Iron goes from the blood
~ women. the roses go from their
rnrrEn
ain tho most common toods OF Amer
iCa. me atarchea, suFarH' table syrups.
rnnfIar polished rice. white bread.
anfn rrafhfrn, Biscuits, macaroni,
HuaHhHffl tarlnra. HaEo. farina. e-