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THE AMERICUS WEEKLY TIMESRECORDER. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20.1910.
AMERIGUS’ TRIBUTE TO
THE NOBLE R. E. LEE
fine Address at the Meet
ing Yesterday.
Many Hear Prof. Had
dock’s Address at
the Armory.
IDe anniversary celebration of the
birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee drew a
large audience to the armory yester
day morning. Probably thirty of tbe
members of Sumter Camp of Veterans
were In attendance, and there was a
large outturn of the Daughters of the
Confederacy. Many school children
were also present, to receive lessons
In patriotism from the orator of tho
occasion.
Tribute to Daughter*.
Rev. 0. B. Chester opened the ser-
vtces with an appropriate prayer.
Commander Davenport then addressed
a few well chosen word* of tribute to
the Daughters for their grand work
In rescuing Southern history from
oblivion and perpetuating Southern
traditions and memories, and Intro
duced tbe speaker of tbe occasion,
Prof. Haddock, principal of the High
School.
Prof. Haddock's address was one of
the best that has ever been delivered
on a similar occasion In Americas. In
the compass of thirty minutes the
speaker graphically, In chaste lan
guage, and with the Impressiveness
and forcefulness that comes more
from the genuineness of the tribute
and the character of the subject than
from any efforts at oratorical display,
surveyed the life of Lee. Paying trib
ute to the notable deeds of the Lees
from the Held of Hastings to that of
Appomattoi, Prof. Haddock told of
the valor of Robert E. Lee In the Mexi
can war, of his unwavering devotion
to the highest sense of duty In all the
crises of life, of the moment when am
bition and attachment to the Union
were thrust aside to respond to the
call of the state whoreln his duty lay,
and of his subsequent genius as a mili
tary chieftain. Gettysburg and Appo
mattox. the two greatest crises In his
career as the leader of the Southern
forces, were sketched In tense and
eloquent sentences that brought forth
applause from all present. In closing
bis graphic sketch Prof. Haddock
said:
Nobility of Lee and Its Lessons.
“Was it fate that Lee should teach
us how to lose that which \ye did not
need? Has his character, grander
than all of his battles, been left us as
a nobler heritage, that from It the sor
rowing South might And comfort nud
rightly choose her destiny? Verily,
Ice hath left us a text for every con
tlagency. And every text martially
proclaims the sublime principle of
duty.
“Every old soldier who donned the
gray in '(1 did not what seemed to be,
at some say, but what actually was his
duty. These old soldiers lost the
(rosier victory, but made a spiritual
conquest whose glory Is our most sa
cred heritage. And every noble quel-
by In the souls of Confederate soldiers
was exemplified In the life of Lee. In
'deed, he seems to have been the epi
tome of all their virtues, with never a
jarring flaw. So that ws may best
honor them by studying his life, and
nay best perpetuate their heroism by
heeding and doing his life's tuition.
"In our relations to the rest of the
Union, we may consider the text left
“* by him when be surrendered the
Army of Northern Virginia. It would
have been easy enough and glorious
-enough tor him had he formed In bat-
, 7 ,lD e bis ragged troops and died In
the endeavor to break the oppoelng
lines. We would have glorified him
** • magnificent martyr. But a pre
monition of the hardships of recon
struction possessed him, and he said:
'But It Is our duty to live. What would
the women and the children of the
South do If we were not here to pro
tect them?* And 'Is It right for me
to surrender this army? If It's right,
l l ! th ® responsibility.'
‘Evidently be considered It right.
And that act of his settled forever our'
relations to the rest of the Union. Our
Position was defined by 8ydney Lanier
* n he •»M to the little green leaves:
Teach me the terms of' silence;
. p ’* ach me tbe passion of patience;
And there, o there, as ye bang with
the nlr nyri a <1 P* lm * upturned In
Breathe me a myriad prayer.'
‘when any of us Individually shall
tolled at some dear project, so
that the wreck of Its fabric shall ex
tend to our spiritual horison, and we
•nail seem to be In the Valley of the
Shadow of Death, 1st us remember
Ws words at Gettysburg: “Never mind,
General, I lost this fight, and you
nust help me out of It In the best way
that you can.'
‘And at all times, remember Lee at
•Is it right for me to
OLD HUBBY IS ROBBED:
MONEY PU1 IN BANK.
Wives Rob Pockets While
They Sleep.
Chicago, Jan. 17.—Scores of women
have started savings accounts In the
Plrst National Bank of Englewood
with money taken from the pockets of
their sleeping husbands. Their Impetus
in this direction Is said to have been
given by the following paragraph,
which appeared In Savings, a monthly
publication issued by the bank Itself.
“One woman’s method of saving
money—or perhaps we should say one
°f • woman's methods of saving mon
ey—ta to go through her husband's
Pockets every night wbUe he gently
slumbers. All the loose change sbe
finds she deposits In our bank at Inter-
CHURCHES TO BACK UP
THE PLAY ON SUNDAY
H Plays Will Teach Moral
Lessons.
Since this "tip” went broadcast the
number of depositors has Increased by
600 in round numbers, and the only
way It Is accounted for by V. E. Nich
ols, cashier of the bank, la that tha
wives hsva taken up a nocturnal col
lection of spare change.
“For the last ten years we hare
made a close study of tbe people of
Englewood," said Elroy M. Phillips,
editor of Savings. “At last we have the
combination."
According to a number of the wives,
they took advantage of tbe holidays to
lift considerable of tbslr husband's
coin. This, according to several court
decisions, they may legally do,
Judge saying: “A woman who does
not go through her husband's pockets
does not love him.”
surrender this army? If It's right. III
assume the responsibility.'
Lee’s Record, the Love of the Sontb.
“Our reward. In that case, shall be
analogous to what was his reward.
No place of titular advantage was ac
corded him In his declining years. The
laurel, the pompous epaulette, the
tawdry medal were withheld. But
the children of his countrymen hailed
blm with glad acclaim, and tbe wires
and widows of his old guard shed
tears of genuine affection for him as
he rode down the streets of ruined
Richmond. The sons of the men who
had followed blm sat reverently at his
feet In Lexington. And his recum
bent statue In the silent crypt of
Washington and Lee University Im
parts a benedlctlve tuition to the
stranger who may linger there. So
that none among friends or foe may
not say, ‘Peace, peace, to tbe sacred
dust of Robt. Edward Lee..
When the Western continents shall
have been severed, and the ships of all
the world shall anchor at our gates,
and the tongues of all the nations
shall be heard in our streets, there
shall be needed for the directing of
our couuiiy men, strong and true. God
hath schooled us In hardship and for
bearance, he bath Illustrated a plan In
tbe life of Lee. Shame upon our un
derstanding, if we do not respond.
“It Is for us to transmit our story of
valor to the generations that follow
us. Our civic life need not so much
Imitate that of Lee as take Its Inspir
ation from tbe same divine source.
And In that golden age which seems
to be promised our Southern land,
may every child be well Instructed In
the measure of our glory, and know,
and love the virtue of Robert Edward
New York, Jan. 17.—A movement is
on foot to open certain theatres on
Sunday night, to present plays which
have been approved by a committee of
ministers. Dr. Percy Stlckney Grant,
of the Church of the Ascension, Is said
to be at the bead of this movement, and
be hu associated with him In the mat
ter a number of the other ministers In
New York who are regarded as pro
gressive in their views.
Every effort has been made to keep
this plan quiet, but there Is no doubt
that tbe matter Is being seriously con
sidered and that two ministers visited
Governor Hughes last week.
Their visit was for the purpose of
ascertaining from him the legal difficul
ties to be encountered if such a plan
were Instituted. At present vaudeville
houses and moving picture shows are
open on Sunday under the so-called
“concert” law and by complying with
certain technicalities are free from in
terference. •
The ministers are understood to
have asked Oovernor Hughes for a
statement of the law bearing on this
matter.
It Is not the Intention of tbe minis
ters Interested to throw down the bars
to Indiscriminate Sunday performanc
es by any means. They suggest that if
a committee be named, to consist of
ministers and other men of whose al-
trustlc motives no doubt could be en
tertained, no attack could consistently
be made upon tbe plan.
They suggest that certain named
theatres be opend on Sunday and that
the plays presented be those which
teach a moral lesson and which are to
be passed upon and accepted by a
committee of censors. In this way the
theatres could be made a part of the
general movement toward the uplift, la
which tbe ministers taking part In this
are concerned.
MUST INCREASE CROP
* T0 FIETY MILLIONS.!
Cotton Must Increase toji
Meet Demand.
AYER’S HAIR VIGOR
Show this to your doctor
Visor prompt* doom too straw Arn'tHtlr Visor** a. prjomt* ietnrr* Sm
cum bUhi hair. It ooortilwt th. hah- straw that caeto dtodraft A mtc- u imop
1 restore than to health. Th* hah atop, trace oI dandrad SmK and kttpa tha nh
. out. wow, marc raphUr. clean and In a health, condition.
>oes not Color the Hair
TO DISTRIBUTE FE1V FACTORIES
ABOUT IS THE SOUTH
Americas May lie Favored With One
Jurt as a UHL
After the address crosses of honor
were delivered by Mrs. J. E. Mathis,
president of the Chapter of the U. D.
C, to eererel veterans and then dell-
dons refreshments wars served to all
present The occasion proved one of
the most enjoyable svsr held nndtr
the auspices of tha Daughters.
FOB *ALE.
It doesn't pay to lira n credit sort
f k -»• L ‘
The three-story marble front build-
tag new occupied by the pestefitoe and
ether tenants. Here Is • splendid
chance to bay at s moderate price one
of tbe best ballt and best located
properties In Americas. Tbo building
and tbe location are suitable for either
n wholesale or retail badness, or ad
mirably adapted for n banking estab.
UskmenL
Whoever bnyi the property and oe-
copies the first floor will And bis ex
pense account exceedingly light owing
to tbe returns received from the sec*
ond nud third floors. i
Or the purchaser could easily make
two storee on the ground floor
and rent one and have the remaining
one at a cost practically little or noth-
tog.
Remember ono thing, good real cs-
Into In tho city of Americas Is bonnd
to advance with the growth of the
place. Thin property, located ns It Is,
between two prominent -
Amerlcus probably haa no idea of
Investing any of her money In a cot
ton factory, as evidenced by the leth
argy manifested In recent years, but a
benevolent bunch of Germans are go
ing to send out a lot of sample fac
tories, and may favor Amerlcus In the
distribution.
The recent appearance of a press
telegram from Texas announcing that
Gustav L. Herget was there represent
ing s syndicate of cotton spinners
from Saxony, negotiating with n view
to removing their mills from Europe to
Texet, has aroused considerable In
terest.
Tbe Seaboard Air Line railroad bss
Instructed Its representatives to look
Into tbe question. The reason
signed for removal of the foreign
plant* to America la the high price of
cotton and the rnmors of war between
Germany and England.
With the Idea that It such a move
ment la started the plants might be
located In Georgia, on the lines of the
Seaborad, Mr. J. A. Pride, of that road
haa written Hr. Charles J. Harden,
chairman of the Immigration committee
of the chamber of commerce, request
ing that he Investigate tbe report
Mr. Harden has written Boston par
tis* where the German spinners we
temporaril headquartered, for n
facto.
Greenville, Min., Jon. 18.—Forty
yearn hence the world will require of
the United States a round fifty million
bales of cotton from which to fashion
its clothing. These astonishing fig'
urei were given by Dr. Seaman
Knapp of the department of agrcull-
ture, who delivered an address here on
“Cotton, tbe Greatest of Cash Crop*.'
"Look for a moment nt the Increas
ed demands for cotton," said Dr.
Knapp. “If you note carefully, you
observe that it has doubled once In
about twenty-two yearn. If wc esti
mate 13,000,000 bales as a minimum
supply on the part of the United
States for the world’s clothing at the
present time, we go back twenty-two
years and find that a little more than
6,000,000 bale* were nuffldent nt that
time, and twenty-two yearn prior to
that 3,000,000 bales filled tbe demands,
while twenty-two yearn before that 1,-
600,000 met the exigencies of trade.
If we pursue the same line for the
future, we discover that In 1931 the
world will require of an 20,000,000
bales and In 1964, 62,000,000 bales of
cotton must be produced In the Uni
ted States. Here Is one of the most
wonderful opportunities for wealth
that has been known within the his
toric period. Onr lands and climate
are exceedingly well adapted to the
production of the fleecy atopic, and the
intelligence of the farmers of the
South and their long experience with
cotton have equipped them to do the
work and do it well. 1 '
PERUVIAN GUANO
FOR COTTON
Peruvian Guano is not to be
compared with other fertili
zers now in general use.
It Is (he natural food for plants, Just
as bread it man's natural food.
In Nature's factory are no strong
adds nor high proof chemicals
In Peruvian Guano there is
Phoephste without th* use of
Sulphuric Add.
■ In Inimitable forms,
some quickly active, some
slower, toms still more flow,
'otaah, available, but unlike
the solubls mineral Potaeh la
"man-made” fertlllier.
PERUVIAN keeps cotton groan
until froat, and producea larger yields
than say other fertlliaer known.
than say other f
Wrtit hi SmS «f lean »4 tltnrti Inm
ttttt vSa km ml riauvus.
PERUVIAN GUANO
CORPORATION
OUUISTON.AC
USED WORD “LIAR.”
BUT DID NOT FIGHT!
JOYNER’S JANUARY
CLEARANCE
Mississippi Seems To De
A Tame State.
SALE,
Begins Saturday, January 15th.
The greatest bargains wc ever
gave wUl be thrown o'nt daring this
Clearance Sale. Many prices If figured
(Special to Tlmcs-Recordcr.) I^ZVnZlnL coVll^Forte^nnV
Jackson. Miss., Jan. IS.—An exclt-1 "***“ " 6 ** nt * “ttom For Instance,
Ing incident occurred In the House of I
some goods worth 25 cents n yard
Representative* here today when the " 111 * ,0 ! d ,or „ 6
He-wan passed between Repr „ enta >»™ called tni the proper Umo
Tbe pecular properties of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been thor
oughly tested during epidemics of In
fluenza, and when It waa taken In
Ume we bare not heard of a tingle
case of pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
GOES TO GAINESVILLE AS
MATRON IN COLLEGE THERE
right Id the heart of things, Is bonnd
to hold its own and more.. Possession
on or about March or April 1st Terms
$5,000 down, balance In one year at •
per cent or fire year* nt 7 per cent
APPLY TO HARBOLD BROS.
One kind of dark secret la the meth
od employed by a bleached blond in
keeping her hair light
The many Americas friends of Miss
Ada Wooten will be Interested In
knowing that she haa accepted a de
sirable position tendered her In
Gainesville an matron In Riverside
University. For several yearn Mira
Wooten ban assisted her brother. Mr.
E B. Wooten, In the management of
th* Hotel Windsor here, and la well
qualified for tbe reaponilble duties of
the new position. Miss Wooten Is a
lady of charming personality and will
quickly win friend* In her new field
of endeavor.
When Your Joints are Stiff
and your muicle* sore from cold or
rheumatism, when you slip and sprain
a Joint, strain ‘your side or braise
yourself, Painkiller will take out the
soreness and fix you right. Always
have It with you, and use It freely.
Avoid substitutes, there Is but one
Painkiller, Perry Davis'. Price 2Sc, 35c
and Mg.
To a man marriage may mean the
surrender of his righto to th* whims
of his wife's
tives Stonnls, of Lauderdale county
dnd Robinson, of Montgomery county.
The controversy arose over a clause
In the House Journal of 1908 wherein
Robinson and Adair, of Sun Flower
county, explained their vote on the
pending appropriation measure.
Both representatives finally with
drew their remarks with the under
standing that the withdrawal waa only
temporary, agreeing to submit tbe
matter to a committee for considera
tion.
for a clean up sale, and will now open
your eyes to n few facts.
Como cxpoctlng tho biggest values
yon ever found In any sale. Yon
will not be dlssapolnted.
26e pair for hoy’s heavy wool knee
panto In black only; sixes 10 to 16.
A regular 60c panto.
Dry Goods Reduced.
7c Calicoes In assorted colors 5c yd.
INCREASE IN YALUES OYEB
FOUB HUNDRED PEB CBNT.
Bought Fans at IS and Sold It for $40
Per Acre.
The aals of the Tomlinson farm, tlx
miles east of Amtricus, a day or two
ago reflect* the Increase on land val
ues In Sumter county within n brief
period. This farm waa purchased a
few yearn ago nt $8 per acre, or leu.
The tale of the name land recently wan
at |40 per acre, an Increase of four
hand (fed per cent, and It In considered
a bargain even at that figure.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. Arthur Rylander and yonng
son,'Emory, left last night tor Oalnts-
vllle, where the latter will enter Riv
erside Academy.
A.I
Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Britton have
removed to Americas to reside for *
time and are now at
Lee and Finn street*.
Mr. E. L. Ratliff, residing near
Plains, was In Americas Tuesday
morning on business.
Mrs. J. T. Price returned to Ameri
cas Tuesday after a vialt of several
weeks to relatives In North Carolina
and Tennessee.
Rev. Leroy G. Herderson and Mrs.
Henderson, guests of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. C. Dudley for several weeks,
will return today to their home in
Knoxville.
Mrs. James,Taylor, Misses Elisabeth
and Martha Cobb, after n pleasant
visit to Mrs. J. A. Selden In Macon, will
return to Americas this afternoon.
Messrs. Edward Timmerman, J. C.
Timmerman, J. A. McDonald, Arm
stead Dodson. W. 8. Moore and J. I.
HUIer were representative citizens of
Plains here yesterday.
—
Miss Mattie Walker Is at home again
after a delightful rielt to relative* In
Largo, Fla., whara she epeat eeveral
weeks.
Unnmtelmblc Prices.
6c yard for tbe finest satin finish Kl-
mona Cloth with beautiful side
bands. Worth regularly 25c yard.
6c yard tor heavy soft finish SulUng
In neat patterns Jor waists. Short
lengths. Regular 16c value.
6c yard for 690 yards of fine tan. bine
and gray shadow stripe salting,
with borders. Former price 10c yd.
10 yards of soft, smooth, full yard wide
Bleaching that ta worth on today's
market 10c yard, for 65 cento.
39c each tor 60 fine black Petticoats;
made of excellent grade of Cambric.
Come quick.
10c each for about 100 ladles' fine
satin, silk or elastic 25c belt* In
black, brown and blue.
26o tor men's heavy wool mixed, navy
blue, old style pull on sweaters.
Worth from 60c to 11.00 each.
26o tor ladles' celebrated Onelta brand
Union Suite In light gray, heavy
weight. A 60c value everywhere.
49c each for 86
made of the finest wool broadcloth
and other materials. Assorted colors
3 l-2e yard for about 1,000 yards
very fine novelty ellk braid in
colors. Worth up to 25c yard.
7c Apron Ginghams, yd ..
7c Dark Outing, yd. .So
8c Fancy Chambrsy, yd Co
10c Fancy Suiting, yd So
10c Dark or Light Outing, yd. .. 7 l-2c
10c Amoskeag Ginghams, yd. .., 7 l-2c
10c Bed Ticking, yd 8 l-2c
10c yard wide Bleaching, yd. .. 7 l-2c
12 l-2e yard wide Bleaching .. 8 l-2c
16c Arnolds Broadcloth, yd. .. 7 l-2c
10c Canton Flannel, yd 7 1-*
16c Genuine Sattcen Ticking, yd. lie
10c Solid color Chsmbray, yd .. 7 l-2c
15c Linen Finish Chambrsy, yd. .. 10c
25c fine, fancy Poplins, yd. .. 12 l-te
25c fine Mohair Suiting, yd .. 12 l-2c
25c White Madras, yd. 12 1-Sc
25c fine Pekin Stripe, yd. .. .. 12 i-2c
60c Heavy Wool Goods, yd. .. .. 25c
60c Fancy and Plain Mohairs, yd. 36c
76c full 60-lnch Mohairs, yd 45c
11.00 full 60-lnch Broadcloth, yd. 65c
40c fine, soft Silk, yd 25c
60c fine, soft Silk, yd 3Sc
$1.00 fine, heavy Silk, yd. ...... 75e
CLOTHING CUT ONE.HALF.
ALL SHOES SMASHED IN i
Miscellaneous Specials.
—
40 Men's Cotton Flannel Drawer*, 25a
60c Men's heavy Underwear, each, 3Ce
60c Men’s heavy work ahlrto, each 48w
60c Men's heavy negligee Shirts, 2*c
$1.00 Men’s fine Hats 75c
1X0 Men's fine Hats $l.M
2.00 Men's fine Hats IMS
3.00 Men's Brown Derbies .. 1M
1.00 large Cotton Blankets •• •• 75e
1.60 large Cotton Blankets .... Me
1X0 large heavy Comforts .. .. Me
I6c large heavy Towels ltte
$2.00 extra large Counterpane $L2S
$1X0 fine Satteen Petticoat .. .. SSe
G5c Ladles’ large Sailors ...... 45c
all 76c Ladles’ long Corsets
j Baby Fur Capa one-third off.
W. A. JOYNER,
114-116*118 Cotton Ave. Americus, Ga
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