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Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

Sarah Orne Jewett to Friend.
had one most beautiful time which
was after your own heart. 1t began
to be light, and after spending some
time half out of the window hearing
one bird tune up after another, l half
dressed myself and went out and stay
ell until it was bright daylight
went up the street and out into the
garden, where 1 had beautiful time,
and was neighborly with the hop-toads
and with a joyful robin who was sit
ting on a corner of the barn, and
became very intimate with a big poppy
which had made every arrangement to
bloom as soon as the sun came up.
There was bright little waning moon
over the hill, where had great mind
to CO. but there seemed to be difficult
ties, as l might be missed. or some
body might break into the house where
/ had broken out.-From "a Little
Book of Friends" by Harriet Prescott
Spofford.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

determined, based upon a contribution
# so per cent. to the fund given by
the churches and individuals. A
maximum Of three-fifths of the an
nuity which her husband was raceiv-
ing, is to be paid to every minister's
widow, or, if there be no surviving
widow, divided among the depend
ent children. The board has figured
that the minister's own payments will
provide one-fifth of the maximum an
nuities and the gifts from the
churches will. swell the total annuity
to the maximum amount. During
the past year 130 members have teen
secured for the annuity fund.
The board asked the convention to
make a change so that the minimum
disability benefit of every member of
the fund will be $100 AMI not $40 for
the first five years service, and 81
year for every additional year of
se"vice. Figures of similar funds of
other denominations show that year
ago the Protestant churches had in
their treasures $33,O00,O00 for
preachers pensions and they are now
working to bring the sum up to $751;
100000. The Episcopal church has
$S,500,000 and the Northern Metho-
dists $12,000,00O. Last year they paid
out to retired ministers, their widows
and orphans $1,265,OOO. The North
ern Baptists have $2,000,O0O The
Congregationalists have $1,S00,0OO
and are now at work to raise an addi-
tional $5,O00,00O. The Southern Meth
odists had $1,2O0,O0O.
There are today in he Southern
Baptist convention between 5000 and
5000 pastors, a large majority OF
whom are receiving very modest sal
aries. The board is seeking to inter
est the churches in the work of car,
ing for their ministers in their de-
clining years.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
CLASS OF l6 AT
A.&M. COLLEGE

The regular term of the Third dis
trict A &. NJ. school came to a close
Friday night with the graduating ex-
ercises and the presentation of diplo-
mas to the class of 16.' 1t had been a
successful year from every standpoint
despite many handicaps under which
the school and labored and brought
credit upon the faculty and officials
responsible for the school.
The program as announced in ad-
vance was carried out in detail with
W. Z. D. Shipp, of Americus, the ora
tor. The school auditorium was well
filled with students, friends of mem
bers of the class, and friends of the
institution in general.
The annual class day exercises took
place at the school at II a. m, Fri
day, with the following program:
History of class, Miss Oreola Ad-
kins.
Welcome Address, Thurston Levie.
Glass prophecy, Hayward Bridges.
Glass Will, Miss Leila Dorster.
Glass poem, Miss Ora Dorminy.
The music for the occasion was fur
nished by Miss Jewell Bridges, at the
piano.
The class roll:
Elizabeth Oreola Adkins, Hayward
Bridges, Jewell Mildred Bridges, Grace
Mabel Barnes, John Walter Chappell,
James D. Chappell, Leila Beatrice Dor
ster, Ora R. Dorminy, Ernest Leon Gay
Irene Gettys, w. G. Johnson, Thurston
Lcvie, Herbert H. Mott, F. l.. Purvis,
George Thomas, Stevens, Mary Alice
Stephens.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18
BAPTIST..BOARD
ASKS FUND FOR
AGED PASTORS

ATLANTA, May 17.-(By Associat-
Southern Baptists to contribute to a
fund of a least $5,000,000 for annui-
les to and the relief of superannuated
ministers was asked by the Board of
Ministerial Relief and Annuities in
its annual report to the Southern
Baptist convention here. At the
same time it was urged that the Sun
day schools be requested to devote the
last Sunday in November to enlarging
the fund by their collections on that
Gay. The convention was asked to
direct that the annuity fund shall
become operative from July /, 1919,
and that it be put on 80 per cent.
basis on and after September l, if
possible.
The board in it's annual report,
which was submitted by DR.. William
Lunsford, of Dallas, Tex, it's secre-
tary, showed that it's first years work
had teen devoted largely to organiz-
ing, emphasis being laid upon the re-
lief feature, helping worthy minis
ters who are in need. For years this
work has been carried on by the diff
ferent state organizations of the con-
vention, but it has neveI even half
way met the needs. The new board
sought to have all the states turn
over this work to it. Texas, Tennes-
see, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Ala
CANA, Oklahoma, North Carolina,
Kentucky, Arkansas and New Mexi-
co have agreed and are raising money
to carry on the work. The board
hopes to have not less than $4,000
from this source by the end of the
year. 1t is hoped that in the near
future not less than 5000 year will
be paid to every beneficiary under the
fund. In many cases the sums paid
the old ministers has been increased
about rs per cent.
Much attention has been given to
perfocting system of annuities which
enables the ministers to themselves
provide in part for the day Of their
retirement. The maximum benefits
of this fund are $500 a year for life
for men of sixty-eight years who have
served in the Baptist ministry for
thirty years. Disabled ministers, of
whatever age, shall be paid { dlsa-
tilty benefit of $40 plus 81 : year
for each year of service over five ac-
lively spent at work in the ministry.
This is what he receives on his own
payments. Such additional anuuities
may be paid by the board as may be
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18
The Standard

At 81, Glove silk stockings, black and
white, values SO and $3.50.
At SO, mems silk shirts, all sizes, val
ues So to $3.50.
At $19S mems khaki and pin check
ed pants, heavy weights value $3.50
At SO, beautiful crex rugs, size 3x6
feet, twelve patterns.
At $163 seamless sheets of fine fin
ish sheeting, free from dressing.
At $1.25 over 500 mems madras and
percale shirts worth $1.50.
At 75c, mems checked and nainsook
union suits, sizes Sc to 46
At 25c yard best standard cheviots ex
ira strong and fast colors.
At $3.50 yard pure Irish line sheeting
so inches wide.
1.9S yard half linen sheeting made in
ireland, 80 inches wide.
$150 three hundred pairs ladies white
canvass slippers, all styles.
At 29c genuine Egyptian dimities all
size checks, sheer and pretty.
At 10c scarf retainers, pearl or plated
value 25c and 35c.
At 15c Huck towels, size 1892 inches
good quality.
At 1Oc over fifty patterns baby Irish
lace values up to zoe.
29c sheer nainsook Sc inches wide
worth about 45c
At 29c over fifty patterns printed voile
q inches wide, value 39c.
At 1Sc pink and blue chambray full
width and fast colors.
At 81 dozen ladies very fine sheer
cambria handkerchiefs value IL 1-2c
each.
At soc yard beautiful mercerized table
damask ga inches wide.
AT 25c over two hundred mems SOC
silk four-in-hand ties.
At soc highly mercerized white skirt
ings fancy heavy patterns.
At $1.35 ladies' brown linen skirts O
excellent quality crash.
At 10c bolt all colors Nos. 2, 3, 4 an(
ribbons five yard pieces.
At 25c regular soc white ivory lookinl
dressing combs heavy quality.
At $3.50 ladies silk top union suit
pink and white, all sizes.
At soc pink crepe-de-chine camisole
trimmed with filet lace.
At $3.50 filet lace and crepe-de-chin
camisoles, value $1.25.
At 25c mems white sox, heels and toe
of linen thread, wear guaranteed.
At SOC dozen, coats spool cotton, a.
numbers, black and white.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18
Mere Mention About the CITY

L. P. Arthur, of Athens, is spend
ing several days in the city, coming
on business.
We offer porch goods for the bal
ance Of this month at one-fourth off.
Allison Furniture Co. 18-3t
Ned Royal who spent several mnoths
with the American army overseas, has
received his discharge and returned
to his home in Americus.
Ask for Chero Cola at founts.
There's none so good. 9-tf
D. B. Slappy, of Andersonville, spent
several hours in the city yesterday.
]. w. Hendricks, of Sardis, was in
Americus on business yesterday.
Call your grocer for Chero Cola. SC.
9-tf
Mr.. and Mrs. s.. Glover, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Logan
and Master J. G. Logan will attend
preaching at Concord today.
Call your grocer for Chero Cola. sc.
9-tf
Capt. Frank Stapleton is now locat-
ed at Bad Bertrich, Germany, accord
ing to a letter received Saturday by his
parents. This is a small watering
place that was a popular resort be-
fore the war.
Dr. Thornton's Easy-Teether is a
scientific preparation. which assists
nature to perform properly the normal
functions of the important organs of
the body For sale at Murray's Phar-
macy
r @ Marshall went % .luitmau yes
,rda, 20 spend Sunday with MIS-.
Marshal and their yours daughter
wh) have been spending seTcr@i weeks
there with Mrs Marshalls aarcnts.
They will return to Amertcus Dy au-
tomobile Monday.
Don't miss D. w. Griffith's produc-
ton, "A Romance of Happy Valley,
at the Alcazar Monday. Admission
1Oc and 25c 18-ft
Call your grocer for Chero Cola. &C
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18
DIVORCE FEES S5O.OO

MACON, May 17.-Fffty dollars is
now the agreed fee among Macon law
yers for takinf a divorce case. This
was decreed at a recent meeting of
the Macon Bar association because
of the high cost of living" 1t is as
serted there will be no bargain days.
SIND MEN
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

New shipment Of Wrist Watches.
Bell The Jeweler.
F. B. Adams, of Albany, was visitor
in the city yesterday.
It's never too late to mend," per-
haps. but it is sometimes too late to
read an advertisement. Read Ansley's
ad-last page. 18-1t
w. B. Haynes, of Cordele, was in
Americus yesterday on business.
A large shipment of Ideal Fruit
Jars just received at Allison's. 1813t
A. G. Johnson, of Macon, was visi-
tor in the city yesterday.
Porch goods now On display in AL
lisons big window at one-fourth off.
19-3t
L. T. Driver, E. H. Smith and G. A.
Driver, of Thomasville, were in Ameri-
Gus for several hours yesterday.
All Goodrich, Goodyear and Michelin
castings and tubes reduced in price
l5 per cent. Fresh stock OF complete
sizes on hand at Rylander's Garage.
Walter Green, of the U. S. navy, is
spending his furlough with relatives
in Americus.
Don't miss D. W. Griffith's produc-
ton, "A Romance of Happy Valley"
at the Alcazar Monday. Admission
/ 10c and 25c. 18-1t
DR.. Thornton's Easy-Teether has
cured other children of stomach and
hodele diseases. It will not cost any
thing if it does not cure yours. Try
it. Sold at Murray's Pharmacy.
IL p F. Bahnsen. state yeterenarila \
is Spending the weekend with his fam
Ily III =. lnericus.
JELLY GLASSES. WILLIAMS
NILES CO. PHONE 7O6. 1921
Schley Nixon came to Americus yes
terday on business from Vienna.
DR.. Thornton'S Easy-Teether is not
a "cure-all." but scientific reme-
dy for children. Sold at Murray's
Pharmacy
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18
ShreWd Fox,
Spoford.

Mr.. Morgan in his book on the
beaver gives the following instance
on what he assures us is excellent au-
thority: "a fox one night entered the
henhouse of farmer, and after de-
stroying a large number of fowls,
gorged himself to such repletion that
he could not pass out through the
sinai! aperture by which he had en-
tered The proprietor found him in
the morning sprawled out upon the
floor apparently dead from surfeit /;
and taking him by the legs carried him
out unsuspectingly, and for some dis
tance to the side ot his house, where
he dropped him upon the grass. No
sooner did Reynard find himself free
than he sprang to his feet and made
his escapes. ]. Holmes.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

81 like a man who writes a legible
hand" said Mr.. Blinkinton, "and l
should be inclined to trust a man who
wrote his signature so plainly that it
was Enthusiastically clear In each and
every letter.
"The best letter of recommendation
that l could receive for a young man
would be one written by himself in
which each and every word, including
his signature, was absolutely legible
and clear, the signature being of es-
pecial Importance. An older man
might perhaps be pardoned for slur-
ring his signature; a famous man
might write a signature that was
quite undecipherable In Itself, but
that was known because It was asso-
ciated with him in the public mind,
but a young man or man publicly
unknown should write his name so
that it can be read.
IAN absolutely clear signature
means that the writer of it likes his
own name and is ready to stand back
Of it and that he wants you to know
1t without possibility Of mistake.
"When l see a signature like that
/ feel that the writer of it is stand
ing up like a man and looking me
fair and square in the eye. feel that
l know where to find him and that
1 can trust him. A young man could
have very few characteristics or hab-
Its more helpful to him than that of
writing an absolutely plain sigma
ture."
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

New shipment of Wrist Watches.
Bell The Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

F. B. Adams, of Albany, was visitor
in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

It's never too late to mend," per-
haps, but it is sometimes too late to
read an advertisement. Read Ansley' S
ad-last page. 19-1t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

Call your grocer for Chero Cola. sc.
Off
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

Porch goods now On display in AL
lisons big window at one-fourth off.
19-3t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

L. T. Driver, E. H. Smith and G. A.
Driver, of Thomasville, were in Ameri-
Gus for several hours yesterday.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

Don't miss D. w. Griffith's produc-
ton, "a Romance of Happy Valley, ;"
at the Alcazar Monday. Admission
10c and 25c. lS-It
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

All Goodrich, Goodyear and Michelin
castings and tubes reduced in price
Is per cent. Fresh stock OF complete
sizes on hand at RyIander's Garage.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

A. G. Johnson, of Macon, was visi
tor in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

w. B. Haynes, of Cordele, was
Americus yesterday on business.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

Walter Green, of the U. S. navy, is
spending his furlough with relatives
in Amerieus.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

A large shipment of Ideal Fruit
Jars just received at Allison's. 1873
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

Don't miss D. w. Griffith's produc-
ton, "A Romance of Happy Valley" "
at the Alcazar Monday. Admission
10c and Csc. 1S-1t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-05-18

DR.. Thornton's Easy-Teether is a
scientific preparation. which assists
nature to perform properly the normal
functions of the important organs Of
the body. For sale at Murray's Phar-
macy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
SHIP-BY-TRUCk
TOUR into LOCAL
TRADE AREAB
Train Of Fifty Motors Gets
Away for West Tennessee
Points by Sunup and Is Met
by Crowds Along Way.

Memphis ship-by-truck, expedition
airy train, made up Of so trucks of every
make and description, began its tour
into local trade territory Tuesday MORN
ing at 6 O'Clock.
The project arranged by local dealers
has for It's purpose the spreading of
the gospel Of motorized highways, bet.
ter farming and good roads-vital com
merc1al topics which will be discussed
by a corps Of speakers who are &C
companytng the highway v in
passenger cars,
Sanctioned and fostered by the Au-
tomobile Dealers association, the long
truck train, which was assembled at
Forrest park Monday night guarded by
a special staff of pelice, got away 10
a flying start shortly after sunup,
under supervision of Elwood Lloyd,
commander-in-chief Of the expedition,
Every truck, big and little, which helped
make up the longest demonstration
caravan of its kind this section of the
country has ever seen, was literally
covered with huge ship-by-truck ban
ners. Each truck had its own crew
and in addition to the speakers a Jazz
band was carried along.
The first stop in this first tour OF
a series OF three, was at Neshoba,
which was reached without incident al
7 o'clock, where half an hour was given
over to the speaking staff. A large
and enthusiastic crowd greeted the
caravan. Collierville was reached az
hour later. All along the line the pro.
cession was given a rouslng welcome.
The overnight stop on this trip,
two-day journey, is Somerville, where
accommodations have been provided for
housing and feeding the participants
Moscow and Williston were to be
reached in the afternoon and speeche.
made at each place. Returning, tht
caravan is to stop for a few minutes
at Oakland, Eads, Baskerville and Cor.
dova, reaching Memphis Wednesday
night at 6 o'clock.
The second trip. with Brownsville a.
its terminus, will D. started on the
morning of Sept. 2.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
FROM WALL STREET
Presidents Statement and Re-
tuSal to Grant All of Labor
Demands Helps Bulls.

NEW YORK, Aug. e6,-President
Wilson'S refusal to accede to the de-
manus OF the railroad shopmen and his
exposition Of existing economic con-
ditions impaired a strong one to the
stock market at the active opening
today, Steels and railroad equipment
were the strongest features. although
rails, especially the low grade shares,
developed further firmness, Oils and
motor ~specialties also hardened and
food shares were IN better demand.
Before the end OF the first half hour
gains Of n 10 three points were re-
corded, metals joining in the general
advance.
Further Improvement ruled during the
mid season, especially among steels,
equipments. motors and tobacCos. cru
chile led at an extreme gain OF six
points, Baldwin Locomotive, United
States Rubber, American WOODEN, Amer.
lean Sugar and Sumatra Tobacco trail
ing at two to four points gains.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
Stocks.

New York -The consolidation Of Sim
clair Consolidated, Sinclair Gulf and
Sinclair OIL has all been decided on.
Each company will share alike and deal
will be contaminated within next 30
days.-News Bureau.
New York--If the opening Is anything
to Judge by, the public are In accord
with the presidents latest announce
ment. The opening reflects a good de-
mand scattered with no pressure
Bache to Clark & sCo.
New York-Danforth says: | look
for a quiet market until money market
eases up and labor difficulties quiet
down. Hide and Leather preferred and
oil stocks are the favorites.
New York understand that Com
pers is coming out with a very bulliah
statement on labor situation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Easler Liver
pool cables, better weather and reports
Of labor troubles in some of the South
ern mills led to an opening decline Of
10 to Is points in cotton today, De-
cember contracts sold off to 3l.72 dur
ing the early session, or about rs points
net lower, but trading was quiet and
largely in the way or evening up com
mitments In advance Of the govern
ment report. A private report made
indicated yield II, 900. 900 bales.
Business was quiet later in the morn
ing and after saaes at 31.37c for Octo-
Der and 81. Csc for January, or about %
to 20 points net lower, fluctuations were
narrow and irregular. The undertone
was steady in sympathy with the stock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
BUSINESS MEMS BIBLE
CLASS PLANS A PICNIC

The annual picnic Of the Business
Mems Bible class OF the Evergreen
Presbyterian church, will be held at
Riverside park Tuesday night at s
o'clock, The class is one OF the largest
of its kind in the CITY, A chicken
supper with watermelon makes up the
menu, and from acceptances in the
hands of the committee on arrange
ments, indications are that the spread
will draw a record attendance mas
much as the wives and feminine friends
OF the class members have been in
vited. An interesting program has also
also been prepared,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26

market and bullish private crop advices
from the South.
In the carly afternoon a buying wave
started on better reports from the stock
market and on expectations OF unfa-
vorable features in the weekly reports
on the crop tomorrow, At / O'Clock
prices were at net advances Of 5 to Is
points.
Covering became more active during
the early afternoon on Tumors Of a
bullish pricate crop figure with October
selling up to $3.50 and January to 32.o7,
or u to II points net higher.
Futures closed very steady at ad-
n OF ; to 10 points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
CHINESE OFFICER is
H0N0RABLY DISCHARGED

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Aug. 25.-First
Lieutenant Kimball Ho. "a, one Of the
first Chinese officers in the United
states, has just received an honorable
discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor.
Lieut.. Ho entered an American army
school in Honolulu several years ago.
and, az a second lieutenant. was de-
tailed to Camp Pike, Arkansas, thence
to Camp Gordon and served several
months at Camp Taylor In 1918.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
CONSOLIDATED PORT,
NEW ORLEANS IT.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 26.-Poor
cables and a favorable opinion of the
weather map put the price of cotton
% to rs points down around the open
ing today, but fairly good support met
the market on the decline, buying be-
ing stimulated by a private condition
report Of 62.5. At the end Of the first
half hour of business prices were only
4 to 6 points under yesterdays close.
The market became narrow but IL
the morning the trading months were
a point higher ITO three points lower
thar the close of yesterday.
Spots closed steady at advance of rs
points; ordinary 19c; good ordinary, BIC;
low middling, 25.75c, middling, sic; good
middling. 32c. SoleS on the spot, e.; to
arrive, 2,100. Delivered On contract,
lone.
Futures closed steady at advance Of
10 to 20 points,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
MONEY

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Mercantile
paper, 5A 05h sterling, 60-day bills
4l71a; commercial; eo,day bills on banks
mand 400; cables 42OA. Francs, de-
mand, 500; cables, S07. Guilders, de-
mand, 362 coolies 81. Lires, demand,
962; cables 900. Marks, demand,
4 Ills; cables AZ. Government bonds,
easy; railroad bonds, firm. Time loans,
easier; 60 days, 30 days and six months
s per cent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
DOW homes SUMMARY.

NEW YORK, Aug, 26.-President
Wilson rejects shipments wage de-
nahds Of from Is to 81 cents al hour,
but consents to readjustment, putting
,ucm on eignt-nonr day basis with four
cents an hour increase. Howard Ell
lott, before the house committee, says
railroads will need rs per cent In
crease In rates when carriers are re-
turned to private operation, ]. p. Nor
gan sails for Europe, but says trip has
no business significance. Committee
Of steel and iron workers, union here
TO seek interview with Judge Gray, OF
steel corporation, on threatened strike.
To confer with Gompers, who arrives
from Europe today. Twenty industrials
101. go up 10; 20 railroads 1923 up LA.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-26
M'KELLAR TO DEFEND
LEAGUE AT G0LDSB0RO

WASHINGTON. Aug. 20. (Spl.)-
Senator Mcclellan today accepted an in
Vitation extended him through Senator
Simmons to address a meeting at Colds
boro, N, c., neXt Saturday on the
league of nations. This is one of the
Southern cities where Senator Reed,
Of Missouri, spoke in opposition to the
league and the speech Of Senator Nc
Kellar in effect will be an answe to
the n delivered by Senator Reed.