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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 INSURANCE! Life, Fire, Bonds,'Boiler, Health, Accidei Fly Wheel, Plate Glass, Automoble, Wind Storms. The Mataal Benefit Life Issuance Co. Is the Greatest Annul Divide*! Company la toe world. Every policy bolder mere than pleai contract J. A. DAVENPORT, Agent.,