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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

NEW YORK, March 13.-Masquerades
and costume fetes certainly seem to
be growing on us. If only the cos
tunes themselves could grow on US ii
wouldn't be so expensive.
Dressing up is the universal joy OF
all ages and all nationalities. In all
walks of life we find a penchant for ii
from infancy, when we are just be-
ginning to toddle, till old age, when
we are just beginning to totter.
There's this vast difference though
between the dressing up Of childhood
and the dressing up of maturity. All
you have to give the children as an
excuse for dressing up is bit of old
ribbon or a discarded hat, but as an
excuse for the dressing up of grown
ups you have to give an Arabian
Nights ball OF an Old World fete.
The war, of course. has provided the
best excuse of all for dressing up
with costume balls for all sorts Of
relief for all sorts of nations. Conse
quently life in the big American cities
is lust one costume ball after anoth'
err and even out in Wamego, Kansas
and Adrian, Michigan, the COWBOY
suits and toreadores, the Chinese XII
monas and Colonial gowns at the loca
costumers are almost worn to thread.
Have you ever noticed how invariab
ly people pick out their costumes t.
represent some character in direct an
tithisis to their ordinary everyday per
sonality. They sort of cut loose as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
GIBBONS READY TO DEFEND
WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP
BY H. C. HAMILTON.

NEW YORK, March 13.-Mike Gih~.
IONS, long recognized as the foremost
middleweight in this country, and ac~
knowledged by many to be the peer OF
any in the world, has declared him4
self champion of his class and says he
will beat all challengers, the only
stipulation being that they agree to
weigh in at 1853 pounds, give or take
two pounds.
Il will adhere to the old rules Of
the London prize ring" Mike an
nounced, meeting all corners, give or
take two pounds from 1853, the proper
niddlewelght limit"
Mike has been having the time OF
his life trying to force Les Darcy, the
Australian. into a match, with no sue
cess. He now is ready to pass up the
famous Kangaroo jumper and let
Darcy do the chasing.
1t would be fine thing for boxing
if Mike were given the title. 1t would
put an end to such exhibitions as that
put on a short time ago in New York
when Jack Dillon and Al Mccoy bat
tied. Also, it would end for all time
any argument as to whether Al Mccoy
is entitled to the championship.
AS a matter of fact, Mccoy isn't en-"
titled to the championship any more
than any one else. To be champion
boxer should be able to defeat the
best in his class. Mccoy hasn't even
kept pace with Freddie Welsh.
There is only one real defeat,
chalked up against Mike since he be-
gan boxing in 1908 and that was when
Jimmy Clabby was awarded decision
at the end of ten rounds with the FAM,
Gus st. Paul flash. He has shown
badly in one or two no decision con-.
tests, among them being one with
Soldier Bartfield, and one with Packey
Mcfarland. He was generally credit
ed with having been outboxed in both
of these affairs.
If Gibbons sticks to his claim and
intends to defend the crown he will
have plenty of supporters. Most any
one will be willing to concede him the
title.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
MRS. GNOSSPELIUS REPORTING
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.

In the selection of Mrs. Daisy Oliver
Gnosspelius to report the official pro-
ceedings of the Head Camp sessions
here, Georgia Woodmen have paid a
deserved compliment to an Americas
woman, and one that reflects honor
alike upon the convention and its re-
porter. Mrs. Gnosspelius is a daugh-
ter of Frank G. Oliver, one of Georgia's
most prominent secret order enthus-
lasts and who has held many high
offices during his connection with
these organizations. That she has
consented to report these proceedings
assures the Woodmen Of capable ser
vice and an accurate record OF all
transactions during this session of the
Head Camp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
ALI. WINS OVER
THE GRIFFIN CREW
(BY GEORGE M. SPARKS.D

CAMP COTTON, FL Paso, Tex,
March 13.-The Americas Light In
fantry today reinforced themselves to
the extent of enough confidence to
take fast game from the Griffin
Guards by the score of 6 to 5, while
the Jackson Rifles, once off the Indian
trails of Butts county, swamped the
Macon Floyd Rifles by the score of
20 to 0.
Enthusiasm in the Second Regimen
tai league is growing every day. Ey-
cry game has 400 to 500 spectators,
including many of Pershing's men,
who are also camped at Camp Cot
ton:
The box score of the Americus-Grif-
fin game follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
PIANO PLAYING ENDURANCE
CONTEST AT ALCAZAR THEATRE

The public will have an opportunity
tomorrow of witnessing very won
derful feat in endurance piano playing
by Billy Howard. Jr., the pianoforte
national champion for endurance in
piano playing in the lobby of the
Alcazar theatre. Mr.. Howard holds
the record of SO hours consecutive
playing. He will start playing at 6
a. m. and play without stop until 10
D. n. He will not eat food or drink
water. but will drink Chero-Cola for
its refreshing qualities. Come AMI
see the piano fiend and get bottle
CT Chero-Vola at the Alcazar Theatre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

nesday morning at 10 o'clock at the
Americas High school auditorium, and
the members are urged to be present.
The committee on health will have
charge of the program for this meet
ing. and their announcement brings
many interesting features.
Piano Solo (selected) by Miss john
son.
Paper, Live Little Longer"
Health and House." by DR.. Taylor
Lewis.
Song. Smiles" words by Ella
Wheeler Wilcox, by Mrs. ]. W. Har-
ris, Jr.
Control of Communicable Diseases, -
by DR.. R. E. Cato.
Sanitary Needs of Our City" by
DR.. D. B. Mayes.
"Hookworm Philosophy" by RMS. J..
". Harris, Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

John w. Bale, of Rome, delivered
one of the responses to the addresses
of welcome at the opening exercises
this morning in the Opera House. Mr.
Bale will be remembered pleasantly
here, as he was in the city for the
Elks' convention of April a year ago
He is a member OF the Floyd delega-
ton in the Georgia general assembly
and has been conspicuous in the af
fairs of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
The Masquerades and Costume
Fetes Seem to Be Growing onUs

were and let themselves be what they
have always secretly yearned to be in
their innermost bosoms. For instance
the meek drab little housewife AMI
mother blossom out into devilishly
seductive Carmen or Cleopatra.
The rather gay young person who
makes up her lips and powders her
nose runs to Quaker, nun or Red Cross
nurse effects while the partly and
Abazonian Miss Vera Bigg comes as a
baby doll or little Popeep.
This works for males as well as the
fair sex and Mr.. Hen Peck always mas
querades as . swashbuckling grenadier
or bloodthirsty Cosair, Prof. Uranus
Highbrow as Little Boy Blue or Buster
Brown and Deacon Goods as Don Juan
or Mejhisto.
Arabian Nights Balls, Russian
Fetes and Mosques of the Gods have
become a bit cloying after endless re-
petition so that a recent benefit ball
where all the guests came to represent
some we'll known advertisement was a
welcome and diverting novelty. The
costumes were most clever and unique
and the idea will bear much repetition
for private consumption. Possibilities
for costumes are endless and beauti-
fully simple. If you want to go as a
dentifrice just wear smile and carry
toothbrush.
Or if you so chose you may carry a
spear, wear a corsage of mint leaves
and go as gum girl.
If the costumes are restricted to GER
tain periods or certain groups of things
the ideas are apt to be much clever and
more original than when a sweeping
conglomeration of everything is per-
missable.
A Ball of Jewels invites wonderful
effects or Floral Fete or Vegetable
Gambol A Culinary Cutup is an idea
to be gobbled up without delay. Just
think how cunning you would look as
mince pie or a Welsh Rabbit.
An artists ball with every one to
represent some we'll known canvas
character or beauty lacks freshness
since all the Masters, old and modern
have been worn to the last coal
Tableaux events for several seasons
Then too painted ladies are no novel
ty. An electrical soiree would be mics
for the men. It would be so simple
for the majority of them to come Iii
up.
What terrible risk though it woulf
be to give theatrical fete, for Mint
chances out of ten all the men woulC
come as Charlie Chaplin and all tbs
women as Annette Kellerman.
The safest and most novel idea of al
is a best seller dansant with eacf
guest as a popular novel. At least ther
everyone would be bound to come II
some sort of cover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

Newton Phillips, of Atlanta, is the
state manager. The Woodmen call
him Dad" and everyone loves him,
To the position of state manager he
was promoted about five years ago,
and under whose management Wood
craft has made rapid progress in
Georgia. He is now serving his sec
ond term as president of the South
Georgia Log Rolling association, w,
G. w, a powerful adjunct of the order
in this state. Organizer and general
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
DANCE BY WOODMEN
CIRCLE LAST NIGHT.

A brilliant feature of the pre-con-
vention plans for the state meeting of
the Woodmen Circle and the Woodm9n
of the World in the city was the dance
at the armory of the Americas Light
Infantry last night. The music was
rendered by the Robinson's circus
concert band. The hall was attractive
with patriotic decorations mingling
with the colors Of the Circle and the
w. o. W. A large American flag is
stretched across the armory, dna the
gala event Of the dance last evening
will long be remembered as a very
pleasant occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
BY MARGARET MASON


On Monday she was a sanity nun.
On Tuesday Carman bold,
On Wednesday she was the harem's
pride,
In wells and an anklet gold;
On Thursday night in cheescloth
scarf,
She went as a piece of cheese,
On Friday night as "The breath OF
Spring"
She started to sneeze and sneeze;
Saturday found her red cross nurse
Most terribly cross and red,
For after a week of costume balls
She really was almost dead;
But even then on the Sabbath morn,
She wasn't herself they said,
For she was pink pajama girl
When they tucked her into bed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

NJ. IL. Fleetwood, of Thomasville,
hove into the city last night and was
greeted by many friends. He is al
efficient linotype operator on the
Thomasville Times Enterprise, and
tells us that he is working for the
best people on earth in the best town
on earth" OF course, Americas ex-
cepted for the three days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

spring opening of Misses Hay & Till
man today.
The display of hats was attractively
arranged, showing splendid assort-
ment, including many styles and all of
the newest creations.
Misses Hay & Tillman had many Wis
itors during the day and took great
pleasure in showing all their new
stock of spring millinery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
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The hour had camel The Chosen
To foes at last must be betrayed.
The Messenger of the Christ was
done,
Jehovah's will on Earth obeyed.
Resigned and bowling meath the rod,
While Calvary's Cross was waiting,
He,
The Prince of Peace, the Son of God,
Was praying lin Gethsemane.
When death and suffering were near
He prayed to God as mortals pray,
my Father, now in Mercy hear,
And take this bitter cup away.
Unto the end I'll do Thy will,
But let it pass this time from Me.
My soul in sorrow pleads, but still
leave it, Father, all with Thee"
III.
When l shall see the Cross in sight,
From which my soul in fear shall
shrink,
When with the sorrows of the night
There comes the cup that must
drink,
And l shall cry. Take it away"
My Father, when call on Thee
Teach me THY will be done" to pray,
AS He prayed in Gethsemane.
Gordon Noel Hurtel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

The Windsor hotel never appeared
more brilliant for any occasion. The
exterior decorations were very attrac-
tive, while the interior is handsome.
Clerk Herschel Argo is day and night
man, while Clerk James Littlefeld,
with Manager c. U. Rogers and Carl
Ansley handling the large number of
guests. Dan Van Ripper is assisting
the clerical force.
Miss Berta Melton has charge of the
telephone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

Getting in on the ground floor was
c. A Won der Leith, of Athens, who
glided into the city day before yes
terday. He was here to help in any
way possible, being the head adviser.
By-the-way, Mr.. Won der Leith is
grand treasurer of the I. o. o. F..
which will meet in this city in May,
and is also prominent in many other
fraternal orders. He stood, that is,
kept moving, last night in the indsor
lobby and knew somebody from every
where. Tell the truth, If it hadn't
been for Mr.. Won der Leith, the T.-R.
reporters would have found it ex-
tremely difficult to learn the things
necessary to properly cover" the
meeting now in session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
Saue The Babies

quotations pamphlet babies
pared Holt University Henry
K. Union University:
things these Sleep
while bed with the moth
coughing allowing with cough or cold
hold the baby allowing person with tuberculosis to care lot
about of babies
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

Georgia, and then large detachment
from every camp to see that the dele
gates arrived safely. There wasn't a
chance to get a dry bone" inter-
view out of a single one of the Wood
men-they're having big time, if en-
joying yourself is the proper descrip-
ton of the B. T. These conventions
are wonderful features for any city,
and Americas is happy that the W. o.
W. selected this city at their Athens
meeting last year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
DANCE TONIGHT AT
THE A, L. /. ARMORY.

Tonight at o'clock dance will be
given for the Woodmen Circle and
Woodmen of the World delegates. All
who desire to dance are invited to at
tend the function this evening. Music
will be furnished by the Robinson's
concert band.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
Woodmen of WorldFrom All
Ouer The State Join In a
Great Meeting in Americas

manager of Greater Atlanta Degree
Camp. and chairman of its executive
committee, he is one of the oldest
members and constant booster for
Woodcraft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

The officers of the State Camp of the
Woodmen of the World, are:
Head Consul, Dr. ]. W. Simmons
Brunswick.
Head Advisor, C. A. Won der Leith,
Athens.
Head Banker, w p Warner. Rut-
ledge.
Head Clerk, R. A. Jolley, Carroll
ton.
Assistant Head Clerk, E. M. Bass,
Carrollton.
Head Escort, Geo. t. Simmons, Sa-
vannah.
Head Waterman, ]. B. Crawford, La
Fayette
Head Secretary, C. o. Marlin, Way
cross.
Head Board State Managers, J. R.
Ruff, Macon.
State Managers, W. T. Adkins, Au-
gusta; ]. R. Lunsford, Elberton; ]. T
Johnson, Eastman, and w. H. Burch,
Townsville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
MISSES HAY G. TILLMAN
HAVE MILLINERY OPENING

Quite a number of ladies of Ameri-
Gus and vicinity we're present at the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

Summary-Three base hits, Bran
non, T. Denim; two-base hit, E.
Haynes; struck out, by Elliott 1, by
Howington 8. Umpire Dozier; scorer,
Brown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

Luther Stallings, of Moultris, is
among the prominent Woodmen at
tending the Head Camp meeting here
today. He is an influential cotton
warehouseman in his home town, aud
has friends in Americas, who were
glad to welcome him as visitor in the
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13

There are several Woodmen of the
World among the twelve men tied up
on the Chapman jury, and no doubt
they are casting wistful eyes-per-
chance they see what Is going on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
BY CRANsTON WILLIAMS.

Call 1t any num-
Der you want to,
but we'll satisfy
ourselves by saying
that they are all
here-the delegates
from every camp in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-13
WOMAN'S CLUB TO
MEET ON WEDNESDAY.

The Woman's club will meet Wed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-16

No one but a mother knows the
terrOrs of Group. In the hope tnat
other mothers will find the same re-
lief she experienced, Mrs Benz
Shepard, % Spruce St, Danville. Pa,
writes
4 have used your Vick's Vapo-
Rub Salve. and would not be with
out il in my house. / have tried il
fo- spasmOdic Group and il acted
like a charm. My little girl
breathed easier in about ten min
utes after l rubbed her throat and
chest with NapoRub. and she went
to sleep and never woke until
morning. other times I used to
have TO sit up all night with her
afraid to go to bed. So l will
gladly recommend il TO any moth
ers for Group"
You just apply Vick's VapoRub
Salve over the throat and chest. COW
ering with a warm flannel cloth. The
body heat releases antiseptiC vapors
that are inhaled with each breath,
loosening the phlegm. A real Body
guard in the home" against all cold
- troubles. Three sizes, Csc. and
Ia up. At all druggists.
(A.lA 7Eesp Al little Boev -cV1so IN NoUR horoe@N
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-16
HUGE POLICY GAME Barred
BY B0OTBLACK SLEUTH
New York Italian Detective Masque-
rades for Three Years TO Get
Evidence.

NEW YORK, Feb. IS. - Through
evidence obtained by Detective
AmadeO Polignano, who. for three
years has been masquerading as a
bootblack. the authorities declared
Thursday night that they believed
they had unearthed a so-called pol
icy syndicate which they a1lege. has
realized in profits from 100000 to
$1,000, 900 a year here and in other
American cities.
POlignano. testifying today against
a man described as the head of the
alleged syndicate. asserted that -
murders have been committed with
in the last few years as a result Of
quarrels among the policy men"
The winning numbers In the pol
icy games. the detective declared.
we're cabled daily from Italy and dis
tributed 10 policy games here and
elsewhere. Several of the men with
whom he had shined the shoes Of
laborers and others, PolignanO as
serted. owned automobiles and lived
in fine apartments. These men, he
said. acted as agents for the alleged
syndicate which the police allege,
operates games in thousands of CT
gar stores in this and other cities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-16
BUTTER MAY SOON BE
OFF H. C.. OF L. LIST
Indiana Manufacturers Predict Drop
i'm Prices Late i'm April
or Early May.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 16.-
Butter prices may disappear from
the list of high cost of living COM
modities late in April or early in
May. according to the forecast of
about 80 leading manufacturers OF
the product attending the first con-
vention of the Indiana Butter
Makers association here Thursday.
Prices. they said. may soon decrease
slightly, but it will be many weeks
before consumers will benefit by the
change.
f. +. Kerrigan of Muncie won a
gold medal for the best butter ex-
hihit and A. j. Bragger Of Terre
HaUte was another prize winner.
Speakers a. the closing session were
Prof. f. w Bouska of Chicago, ".
II. Trimble of Fort Wayne and Prof.
II. =. Mills of Purdue university.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-16
LONGEST BRIDGE
IN WORLD OPENED
Structure Over Columbia River
at Portland, 0re., is
Four Miles Long.

PORTLAND. ore. Feb. 16.-The
longest structure spanning a stream
anywhere in the world was thrown
open here at noon today, when two
girls. one from Portland and the
other from Vancouver, Wash. cut a
rope stretched across the new inter-
state bridge over the Columbia river
and allowed a stream OF traffic from
the two cities 10 cross.
AS the girls cut the rope Ameri-
can flags fluttered TO the breeze from
the tops of the 200-foot towers at
the ends of the draw span. Although
the ceremonies today were simple,
IL is planned 10 hold an interstate
celebration in June.
The product of the latest devel-
opment of the bridge builders art
is a bridge of the gods" taking the
place Of that other tabled span that
Indian legend declares once stretch
ed across the Columbia.
The cost of the interstate struct-
ure is S1,750,000, and its total length
is about $4,000 feet. or more than
four miles. The interstate bridge
proper spans the main channel of
the Columbia. $3.50 feet wide, and
consists of 10 truss spans, each
265.5 feet long; one girder span of
so feet, and three truss spans 275
feet long. One of the 275-foot spans
is a draw, Of the vertical lift type.
Approaches TO the bridge are 500
feet in length. To the south of the
main bridge, on the oregon side,
Hayden island is crossed by an en-
bankment 1,4SO feet long and the
Oregon slough by an 11-span bridge
1,14O feet long. From the south side
of Oregon slought are two approach
es, one about 10,S00 feet long and
the other $500 feet long.
A roadway IS feet wide is pro-
vided on the bridge for vehicles,
street cars and pedestrians. The
bridge is an important link in the
Pacific highway.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-16

You do believe in preparedness!
Then get an extra one Of our t Tart
Schaffner & Marx warm Overcoats
into your wardrobe at this sale price
$50, $25 and $3.50 Overcoats, now $3.50
HE. lesson Of preparedness can be applied to
your personal affairs. With prices on WOOL
ems mounting higher every day; it behooves every
man to take inventory Of his own wardrobe and
add an extra Overcoat he will need for next
winter. This reduction on our Hart Schaffner
& Marx Overcoats presents to you an extra ord
mary buying opportunity and positively the last
sale this season.
You want to save money on high grade clothes when
you can, and we want to clear remaining winter
stocks.
By reducing the prices to you we make the clothes
doubly attractive to you But the big thing to remember
is that these are Hart Schaner & Marx Ovcrcoats of
quaity-hey re the economical clothes you buy
regular figures Most men know it and are "cashng In
on this opportunity better get your share of these savings
$780, $25 and $3.50 Overcoats mo ~
Hart Sch;ffner & Marx quality; MIX III
Of these have silk yoke ining at 4SAOsOV
SAM'L SPIRO & co.
HomeOf +sehHna& Clothes, kno1HAs Boys.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-16
5000 EX-ARMY AND NAVY
MEN WOULD JOIN POLICE
New Workers Volunteer for Emerg-
cncy Service i'm Gotham Depart
mcnt. Wood Announces.

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Nearly g.
GOO former army and navy men who
live In this city have volunteered for
emergency service in the police de-
partment. Commissioner Woods an
nounced Thursday night. He stated
also that the police machine gun
corps. composed OF a captain, four
sergeants and 100 patrolmen. will
spend a week in a machine gun fac
tory 10 study the mechanism of ma
chine guns and other weapons.