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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
STOP POLICE OFFICIALS
FROM BREAKING LAWS

1T was in 1912 we had some
harsh words with England and
fired few tons of lead back and
forth, and all because England
insisted on stopping our sailing
vessels at sea, searching them
and taking American subjects
from them.
That was more than the
pioneer blood of America could
stand.
Refusal to stop such practices
brought about a war that set
tied the issue so far as England
was concerned. She did not in
tarfere with our commerce
further.
Today the United States
claims the right to stop and
search English vessels on the
high seas. Instead of men, they
would take off liquor and call it
contraband. 1t is not very con-
sistent, is it? 1t might lead to
very serious friction between
two great countries, if it were
continued.
Prohibition as an issue is
dead, but coming to the front as
one of the gravest issues. of our
day and time is prohibition en-
foreement.
While the navy is trying to
extend the-mile limit to embrace
all the Atlantic ocean, prohibi-
ton agents in other sections of
the country are Selling liquor,
shooting citizens and raiding
farms, without the semblance of
warrant.
1t Is worthy of note that one
Of the first utterances, after as
Stunning the bench, credited to
Judge William E. Barrett Of the
iessral court, eondemns illegal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
REMEMBER THAT THERE
WILL ALSO BE NOV. 9TH

The entries for the municipal
election have closed and on No
vember 8th the voters will de-
eide the personnel of the govern
ment that will take care of this
city during the next two years.
1t will be period of intense
campaigning, The situation is
one that has not been duplicated
in this city in some time.
Political scars are not always
easy to heal. So at this time
it is meet that the suggestion be
advanced that the campaign be
kept on a level commensurate
with the high type of citizenship
that characterizes Americas
throughout Georgia as city of
culture and refinement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.
(From The Times-Recorder, Oct. %,
1902

(From The Times-Recorder, Oct. %,
1902.)
November 8 is the date set for the
primary and already there are three
announcements for the office of city
clerk; f. j. McMath, John A. McGar
rah and T. N. Hawkes.. The salary
for this office was fixed at 5000 for
this year. The terms of ocice of
Mayor Fielder, Aldermen Fort, Glover
and John r. Hudson expire shortly,
as does that of City Clerk McGarrah.
A catastrophe, resulting in the cur
failing of cur occurred at the Cen
trail depot yesterday, which stopped
the progress and likewise the wheels
of a switch engine for some time. The
lottle dog, the property of little John
Frank Thomas, son of DR.. and Mrs.
F. A. Thomas, while trying to board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

a passenger train, fell under the
wheels of a switch engine, which was
moved forward very cautiously that
the little animal might not be killed
by the wheels. The incident created
quite stir and the sympathies were
with the imperiIled dog until his
rescue was effected, his only loss be-
ing that of a short black tail and
silver collar with his name engraved
thereon, given to his little name
sake by DR.. Charles P. Davis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
be appreciat
H. NJ. STOKES.
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

Registration books for the City
Primary to be held Nov. 9th, 1922,
for the election of Mayor and -Four
Aldermen, open from date until Nov.
4th, 1922.
All persons over Il years of age
and who have paid all taxes due (but
not including 1929 are entitled to
register. E. J. ELDRIDGE,
Nov. 4 Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

search and seizure by federal
agents.
1t is quite a road to travel if
one goes back to 1912, but how
surprising it is to find the issues
are the same.
The difference seems to be
that we have outgrown our
swaddling clothes as a nation
and now must inaugurate those
abuses and .intolerances that
brought on past wars and rebel
lions, and which are bound to
lead to the same thing in the flu
ture, unless our nati,Hel conduct
is subject to a severe check.
Law and order is fine slogan.
There is not a man If decent
heritage or decent trairing but
what subscribes to 1t as & funda-
mental doctrine. Law and order
based on intolerance, however, IS
but a stepping stone to no law
and disorder, the last brief hia-
tus between stable government
and anarchy.
As a piece of injustice, the
like of which has seldom been
spread upon the records of Sum-
ter county courts, the high
handed arrest and incarceration
in the county Jail, of an aviator,
who was lured back here a few
days ago, stands out as a most
striking example.
Lured here by false promises,
assured of decent treatment,
stranger in strange land, a res
ident of Illinois was subjected to
the indignity of arrest and the
embarrassment of a trial be-
cause a United States Congress
man preferred charges against
him.
These charges were proven en-
tirely unfounded in open court
and never had the semblance of
justification in fact.
Yet this man was able to hold
up this flyer in Montgomery and
get him back into Georgia and
put him to the humiliating expe-
rience of night in the county
Jail.
Such a proceeding should not
be allowed to happen.
In order for a man to be ar
rested it should be necessary
that definite facts, substantlated
by credible witnesses, be produc-
ed before the magistrate is asked
to issue warrant in any matter
involving mans freedom.
We throw too many safeguards
around the criminal once we get
him into court.
1t is too easy to land men be-
hind the bars.
1t is time for a change in
respect for the law that will
abuse him instead of protecting
him.
1t is time for change in
thought regarding police powers
of search and seizure without
warrant or proper evidence upon
which to act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
E. J. WITT.
FOR ALDERMAN

To the Voters Of Americus: The
friends of S. L. Hammond hereby
announce him a candidate for alder
man, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary on November 8th, and earnest
ly solicit your support of one who
is well qualified to render just and
capable service in this important po-
sition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
ARE YOU A CITIZEN
OR DO YOU JUST LIVE HERE?

Let's have little talk about
Armistice Day.
It's Legion Day, all day, and
you are the ones to make it the
best day the Legion has ever
known.
Always the merchant and bus
mess man has cried out in pro-
test, q pay the bills"
All right. This year the Lee
gion with forethought arrang-
ed every feature of the days big
program so that it would benefit
the merchant.
So much for that.
The Legion does not ask char
ity. 1t asks that you show your
self to be a real citizen Of Amer
icus and put your shoulder to
the wheel and instead of groan-
ing about the lack of pep in
the town, you supply a part of
the product needed to make the
day big success.
For the information of those
who have not yet been Sold
on "Armistice Day." they are re-
minded that it is to be one Of the
biggest events the city has yet
staged.
Those who get in on the
ground floor can look back on
their efforts with a degree of
satisfaction.
Those who trail along and pick
up the crumbs, gratis, may have
a little profit, but they will also
have the knowledge that they
did not help.
Are you a helper or a drifter?
Do you push, or do you ride?
The Times-Recorder is giving
every cent, over and above what
it costs to produce its paper On
Wednesday, November 9Th, to
the Legion. The advertising that
goes into this paper will be turn
ed into cash and every cent of
that cash will be spent right here
in Americas in entertaining the
crowds of visitors. 1t is the way
the Legion will finance the pro
gram that will bring from four
to sir thousand prospective Gus
toners to Americas on the day
of the celebration.
The Times-Recorder wants to
see the Legion put across the
biggest day it has ever had here.
The big test will come on No
vember 18th. On that day the
ones who count in this commun- ,
ity; not socially, not only fnan-
cially, not spiritually; but those
who count aggressively in the
making of a city of real men and
real women those who count
in that way, will have the salts
faction of knowing that they
have been unselfsh and have
helped one of the greatest or
CARNATIONS of veterans the
world has ever known, to prop
crly commemorate the day that
the guns ceased firing lover
there"
In other words, my friend:
"ARE YOU A CITIZEN, OR DO
YOU JUST LIVE HERE?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR ALDERMAN

To the Voters of City Of Ameri-
Gus: l hereby announce myself a
candidate for alderman, subject to
the Democratic primary on NoVem-
Der 8th, 1922, and promise if elect
ed to use my best efforts toward d
just administration, and the most eff
fcient service possible in every de-
partment. Your support will be APP
preciated.
E. J. WITT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

candidate for Mayor of Americas,
subject to the Democratic
primary, to be held on the 9Th day
of November, 1922; and will CRATE
fully appreciate your influence and
support. Respectfully,
E. LIN BELL.
Americus, Ga, Oct. 10, 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

candidate for Alderman of Americas,
subject 70 the Democratic Primary to
be held on the 8th day of November
next; and will appreciate your per-
sonal influence and support Re-
specially w. E. MITCHELL.
Americas, Ga, Oct. oath, 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR MAYOR

To the Voters of Amcricus:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Mayor, subject to the Democrat
ic primary on November 9Th, 1922,
and if elected pledge my best efforts
toward a faithful, conservative, eff
cient and just administration of the
affairs of the city, in every depart
ment.
]. ELMORE POOLE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR ALDERMAN.

To the Voters of Americus: l
hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of City of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary Nov.
8th. Your vote and influence will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Paper enough for the whole world
could be made from the bamboo and
savannah grasses of India much
cheaper than paper can be made
from wood pulp, chemists assert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR ALDERMAN.

To the Voters of Americus: |
hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of City of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary Nov.
9Th. Your vote and influence will
be appreciated.
d. /. CARSWELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR MAYOR

l hereb! announce my candidacy
for Mayor of the City Of Americas,
subject to the city primary to be held
November 8, 1922, for the purpose
of electing a Mayor and four Alder
men. Your vote and support. will be
appreciated.
0. C. JOHNSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR ALDERMAN

l am candidate for Alderman of
Americas, subject to tie Democratic
primary, Nov. 8.
Your vote and support will be APP
preciated. Respt.
W. T. M'MATH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
T O NJ SIM S S AY S

Police found missing Buffalo boz
asleep under the sink. He may have
been playing plumber,
There is no excuse for a coal deal
er's daughter staying single,
Ballplayers may form a union. But
they strike without one,
The inventor of the Marcel wave
is 70 and still at large.
BARRIERS say men will pull their
eyebrows. Males might. Men won't.
Among the things that seldom
happen is having a last winters suit
that is in style again,
New York detective brags about
the crooks he has caught. Look at
the crowd he had to pick from.
They have arrested a Texas tele-
phone girl because the two husbands
| she had were her own.
Winter always makes several de-
tours before it finally arrives.
''Loose Nut Wrecks Car'-head-
line. Sounds as if he was driving.
The drawback to canceling Eu-
ropes debts is we have spent it.
Health hint: Very few good look
ers are good cookers.
1t seems that some Asia Minor
trouble was averted by Frances
headwork and Greece's footwork.
Edison says the time is coming
when very few people will work. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

What's in name? Three bandits
killed at Eureka Springs, Ark, were
from Crooktown, Okla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Japs have a paper that can be
washed like cloth. 1t should be fine
to write letters on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
p Official Announcements
For Mayor

/ am candidate for the office of
Mayor of the City of Americas, sub
ject to the city primary, November
8, 1922. solicit the support of all
qualified voters.
G. J. CLARK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR ALDERMAN

To the Voters of Americus: I
hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of City of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary Nov.
8th. Your vote and influence will
be appreciated.
HUGH L. MIZE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR MAYOR
c. J. CLARK.

At the Urgent solicitation of
many friends | announce myself a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FOR ALDERMAN.

At the urgent solicitation of my
friends, l hereby announce myself a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

1t seems that some Asia Minor
trouble was averted by Frances
headwork and Greece's fOotwork.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Edison says the time is coming
when very few people will work. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Health hint: Very few good look
ers are good cookers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

The drawback to canceling Eu-
ropes debts is we have spent it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

One tells us her new car is a FOB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

loose Nut Wrecks Car''-head-
line. Sounds as if he was driving.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-28
CRANBURY

Fire destroyed a truck owned by
J. s. Silvers & Bro. Co., coffee mer-
chants of Cranbury, at Belmar last
week. Claire Moore, the driver, had
stopped for a supply Of gasoline and
the tank overlooked, the a strik-
ing the hot motor and bursting into
flames. Moore was badly burned
and the truck with several hundred
dollars worth of goods destroyed.
Miss Laura Scudder is chaperon-
ong a party of girls from town this
week at Belmar. They are the
Misses Estella Dawson. Mary Per-
rine. Sara Bennett, Ruth Kaufman,
Margaret Tomson and Carolyn APP
plegate.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stout are
rejoicing over the arrival of a baby
girl, born Saturday, June "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Hoffman of
Englishtown. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Paul OF Long Branch,
were guests on Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Russell johnson.
Mrs. H. j. Groves had as her
guests on Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Frazier and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Roger of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dey enter
tanned on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam C. Voorhees, of Trenton.
Miss Catherine Carr and Miss Ina
Puerschner are attending the sum-
mer school at Rutgers College. New
Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-28
CIVIL SERVICE SALARY
INCREASES CURTAILED

TRENTON. June 2s.-Civil Serv-
ice regulations eliminating or cur
failing scheduled annual salary in
creases for state employees, because
the legislature this year failed to
provide the money TO give the ex-
peeted raises. will be prepared by
the Civil Service Commission as a
result of a conference of that body
with the State House Commission
here yesterday. 1t is learned that the
new rules will carry put a policy OF
discouraging creation of new jobs,
and the refusal of increases as prom
ised when the oficeholders took
their positions.
1t was pointed out by President
Smith of the Commission that while
the state entered into a sort of con-
tract to give its employees a stated in
crease each year, the carrying out of
that agreement is contingent on ap-
preparation of sufficient funds by the
legislature. The salaries paid in
outside occupations of a similar ma
ture also enter into the matter" said
Mr.. Smith. The state cannot be ex-
pected to grant raises which would
mean salaries high above those paid
by the outside business world for the
same work"
The same legislature which makes
the granting of the expected increase
in the general run of state jobs i'm
possible, and which increases arc
usually only a few dollars per month
also forced the certiication of two
increases in the quarter master gen.
erals Office OF nearly $4,000 for two
men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-28
JAM ESBURG

All progressive citizens in favor of
the Improvement of Main street that
will call for the closing of the Willow
street crossing and the building of
a new bridge over Manalapan creek
are urged to attend the public meet
ing called by common council
brought to give their opinion as 10
the need Of this project. Mayor
Wyckof is equally DESTROYS to have
all those present who are opposed
to the idea and rumor has it that
many of the business men in the
block between Willow street and
Buckelew avenue are much opposed
TO the project and are preparing to
voice their objections in strong
terms.
Rev. and Mrs. Weaver K. Eubank,
Mrs. Callie Lee Jones. of James
burg, and William Dawson, of
Hightstown, made up a party who
motored to Valley Forge, Pa, Mon
day and spent the day at that his
torical place, enjoying the trip and
the sights among the battlefields
there.
Members of the Jamesburg Fire
Department, who made the trip to
Hockey Hill on Saturday with the
motor apparatus to give a demon
stration for the benefit of the busi-
ing for an apparatus, are loud In
their praise of the entertainment
given the local firemen.
Fidelity Lodge of Odd Fellows, OF
town, will meet for the first time in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-28

~ CIV Raeaol Sabatint
Q BY Rafaol Sabatint

I'll make them better for you
1--WE no doubt you believe il. Then
we understand each other?"
Perfectly" said Andre Louis,
dryly. and was thus committed TO
the service of Thespis.
CHAPTER III
At five O'Clock that evening the
curtain rose on The Heartless
Father"
The performance was in every
sense unexciting; the audience
meagre and unenthusiastic. BY the
time NJ. Binet had paid the expenses
there was not likely TO be very much
left toward the wages OF his players.
And what do you think of it?' he
asked Andre Louis.
Possibly il could have been worse.
probably it could not" said he.
In sheer amazement. NJ. Binet
checked his stride. and turned TO
look at his companion.
Huh" said he. "Dieu de Dieu!
But you are frank
At supper a half hour later he
revived the topic.
"Our latest recruit" he announced
has the i~mpudence to tell me that
possibly our comedy could have been
worse. but that probably it could
not" And he blew out his great
round cheeks to invite a laugh at
the expense of that foolish critic.
From the tail of the table Andre
Louis was challenged by Chmene,
who sat there between Columbine
and Madame.
you would alter the comedy.
would you, NJ. Parvissimus?" she
cried, giving him the name which
earlier he had suggested as appro-
pirate TO the least of the company.
II would suggest that it be al
tered" he corrected. inclining his
head. 81 should go back to the origi-
nal and help myself more freely
from It."
THE originate" questioned NJ. BIZ
net-the author.
"It is called 1 believe, Monsieur
de Pourceaugnac, and was written
by Moliere."
You do not imply that I have
been stealing from Moliere?"
IT advise YOU TO do so, monsieur"
was the disconcerting reply.
He is outrageous" said mademoi-
selle, Indignantly.
COURAGEOUS is the word. / thank
you Tor IL my uedf' gu slt az my
table and to my face you advise me
to become a thief-the worst kind of
thief that is conceivable, a thief of
spiritual things, a thief of ideas 1T
is insufferable. intolerable!"
He was very angry. His voice
doomed through the little room, and
the company sat hushed and some
thing scared, their eyes upon Andre
Louis, who was the only n entirely
unmoved by this outburst OF virtuous
indignation.
You realize, monsieur" he said,
very quietly, that you are insulting
the memory of the illustrious dead?"
''Eh?" said Binet.
you insult the memory of Mo-
liere, thu greatest ornament of III
stage, one of the greatest ornaments
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-28

of our nation, when you suggest
that there is ~vileness in doing that
which he never hesitated to do,
which no great author Yet has hesi-
tated to do. You cannot suppose
that Moliere ever troubled himself
to be original in the matter OF ideas.
1t was as a consequence of this
that Binet retired soon after. taking
Andre Louis with him. The pair sat
together late that night, and were
again in close communion through
out the whole of Sunday morning.
CHAPTER Nv
At four o'clock on Monday after
noon the curtain rose on Figaro
Scaramouche' to an audience that
filled three quarters of the market
hall. NJ. Binet attributed this good
attendance TO the influx of people
TO Goichen for the fair.
The company excelled itself. The
audience followed with relish the SKI
intriguings of Scaramouche, and de-
lighted in the beauty and
of Climene.
on Tuesday the success was re-
peated artistically n augmented
financially. Ten louis and seven
uvres was the mormon sum that
An0lG LOUIS TIE ubOAh NOahN
ed over TO NJ. Binet after the per-
Torrance. Never yet had NJ. Binet
made so much money in one eVe-
ming.
And then the tragedy occurred. 1t
announced itself in a succession OF
bumps and thuds, eliminating in a
crash outside the door that brought
them all TO their feet in alarm.
Pierrot sprang to open, and be-
held the tumbled body of a man ly-
ing at the foot of the stairs. 1t emit
ted groans. therefore It was alive.
Pierrot went forward to turn it over,
and disclosed the fact that the BODY
wore the wiZened face OF Scara-
mouche, a grimacing, grooming,
twitching Scaramouche.
Binet rolled through the group OF
players, scattering them to right and
left. Apprehension had been quick
to seize him. Fate had played him
such tricks before.
what ails you?" quoth he, sourly.
INV foot's broken, l think" Scara-
mouche complained.
The doctor anne. Having seen the
patient, he reported that nothing
very serious had happened. He had
sprained his foot a little. A few days
rest and all would be well.
"A few days." cried Binet. GOD
of God. Do you mean that he can't
walk"
1T would be unwise, indeed I'M
possible for more than a few steps
NJ. Binet paid the doctors fee, and
sat down 10 think.
He thrust his arm through Andre
Louis, and led him out into the
street, where there was still con-
siderable movement.
II am thinking of you in the part
of Scaramouche."
Andre Louis d~isengaged his arm.
II begin to find you tiresome," said
he.
"A moment, NJ. Parvissimus. II l
am to lose that fifteen louis, you'll
not take ii amiss that l compensate
myself in other ways?"
That is your W M. b.
net"
Pardon, NJ. Parvisslmus. It may
possibly be also yours" Binet took
his arm again. do me the kindness
to step across the street with me.
Just as far as the postoffice there. l
have something TO show you"
Andre Louis went. Before they
reached that sheet OF paper nailed
upon the door, he knew exactly what
it would say. And in effect II was,
as he had supposed, that twenty
louis would be paid for information