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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
MENACE OF WEALTH TRUST.

In recent issue of the Atlanta Jour-
nal the menace to this country of the
vast accumulations of wealth Is forci-
bly, brought out by Hon. John Temple
Graves. He shows very clearly that
it would be impossible TO enact any
legislation in this country which was
opposed to the interests represented by
J. Pierpont Morgan Here is Mr..
Graves picture of John D. Rockefel-
lers wealth:
"The wealth for which Morgan
stands. as the active and executive
representative, is beyond the power
of the imagination to conceive. He
is the representative of the Rookie
fellers and but just now of Andrew
Carnegie.
Let us take one Of them alone Mr..
Rockefeller is easily the richest man
titled or untitled that the world has
ever known.
sat down the other day and made
this calculation: It has been 1904
years from the creation to the begin
ming of the Christian era, and 1901
years of the Christian era, making
5, 905 years from the beginning to this
day Multiply these 5,9O5 years by
800 days, and add two ciphers and
we have 215, 332. 500
And this means that if our fore
father, Adam, had lived until this
hour, and from the day of his birth
has thoughtfully laid aside 800 each
day until this day, he would have
been worth not quite half as much
as the lowest estimate of John D.
Rockefellers fortune
Now I am not a communist nor
even socialist. Most of my affilia-
tions are with the rich people of the
country, and I have no preJudices
and no grievances. But it seems to
me there is fault somewhere in the
law or in the economies that permits
one man to absorb so much of abso-
lutely useless wealth.
If Mr.. Rockefeller, with his large
conceptions and his magnificent bus
mess brain, should Withdraw himself
from all other occupations and con-
centrate his powers for one week
upon expenditure alone, he could not,
to save HIM, devise ways and means
in which he could spend in one hun
dred years, one-half of his colossal
fortune upon legitimate pleasure or
comfort, or even upon the lavish and
splendid indulgence of the personal
comfort and luxury of himself and
his children.
Now whatever is beyond this pos
sibility is to him an utterly useless
surplus. It Is therefore in economics
and IN words criminal waste
1t is so much absorbed from the COM
mon stock of accumulation which
might be distributed among thousands
of his fellowmen, and is therefore not
only relatively, but directly destruc-
tive of the prosperity and of the in
dividuality of his fellowmen 1t con-
trolls in more than royal absolutism
the destinies and actual liberties of
thousands of the human race, and
having first illustrated its strength
in the subordination of The individ-
ual, the next logical expression of its
boundless power must be toward the
domination of the state
Here, then, is its present evil and It's
future menace"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
storm In texas.

DALLAS, March 30. - Yesterday g
storm spread over large section OF
Northern Texas, but was almost local SO
far as damage was concerned. The
losses to merchants and general proper
tv in Dallas city and county are estImat-
ed at from So. 90 TO 100000 The
weather is very cold today and injury
TO fruit is feared. The storm of yester-
day did no good to crops in any manner
Farmers are blue over insect and other
damages to the grain crops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Important Railroad Deal.

MILWAUKEE, March 80. The Journal
today says: The Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul railroad has closed a 80.
year traffic agreement over the Daven-
port, Rock Island and Northwestern.
The Journals authority for the state.
ment is President A. J. Earring of the
St. Paul road. The deal is said to be
one of the most important III years
made by that road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The editor of the Hardeman Free
Press has been attending the comic
operas at Nashville, and says in his
able and fearless journal; ''The gals in
the chorus had on the longest socks
NE have ever saw"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

And now Atlanta wants AguinaIdo
for advertising purposes and trade
winner Why not suggest him as a
gubernatorial possibility. As run
ner' he has few equals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

SAVANNAH, March 80. = The naval
stores year season 1900-19O1 ends today.
The receipts of spirits at Savannah were
the largest in the history of the bust.
ness. Receipts of spirits were c37. 453:
rosin, Lilo, 957; exports, 333, ga; rosin,
/, 1876, 622. The year has not been a good
one, because of high prices of labor and
timber lands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Change of Election Precinct, Old 26th
istrict.
.EORGIA. SUMTER COUNTY

GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
Notice is hereby given that a petition has
been filed with the Board of Commissioners
of Roads and Revenues of Sumter county,
Ga, to change the election precinct for the
Blacks store, where now located, to The
Plains, an incorporated town of said district,
abolishing the election precinct at said Har-
per Blacks store and establishing the cleo
ton precinct for said district at Plains, Ga;
and that said application will be finally. pas
ed upon by said Board of Commissioners at
the first Monday in April next at the court
house. Objections thereto, if any, VIII be
heard at said time. This the 18th day of
February, 1901. J. w, WHEATLEY,
Clerk Board of County Commissioners S. c..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

King Edward still retains his mem
bership in the principal London clubs.
Evidently he wants his dish of royalty
spiced with little fellowship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Road Notice.
,ourt of Commissioner OF

Court of Commissioners OF I
Roads and Revenues, Sumter Co. Ga.
GEORGIA--SUMTER COUNTY.
Whereas, J, II. johnson, j, F. Frazier and
others have petittoned SAID court for a pub
lie road described as follows: leading from
McAuther'S place westward mating at
Boyd house in public road from DeSOtO to
Americas id the 18th district of said county.
And commissioners having been appointed
make return under oath that said road is of
public utility, and have marked it off. This
is to cite all persols that on the first Monday
in April next, said new road will be granted
if no cause is shown is the contrary.
Given under my hand, this 4th day of
March 1901. J, w. WHEATLEY,
Clerk Board County Commissioners of Sum
ter county, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The Saturday Evening Post remarks
that the independence which the Uni
ted States will give Cuba is beautiful
" done mp in red tape, with the long
end IN Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

Admiral Sampson got a certified
check the other day for s., 1876 prize
money which Admiral Schley won for
him. It's a wonderful thing to be born
lucky
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

When the call shall be uttered for
Mrs Nation to appear in Ten Nights
in Bar-room it is to be hoped that she
will not be within hearing distance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

A partnership between Carnegie and
Count de Castellane would enable the
former to die much poorer and to antic-
ipate the date few years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

Without waiting for any special call,
several hundred ministers have appli-
ed to President Mckinley for appoint
ments as army chaplalns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The Atlanta Journal suggests that
the prohIbitionists would do we'll to
postpone their crusade until the book
beer season is over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

From a diplomatic standpoint the
question IN China seems to be whether
it is an Russian-Anglo or an Anglo
Russian dispute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
notice.!

Cards of THANKS, resolutions of respect and
obituary notices, other than those WhlCn tue
editor gives as matter of news, Will be
charged for at the rate of five cents per line.
Notices of church and society and all 9TH
er entertainments from which revenue is
derived, will be charged for at the rate of
i've cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

Manchuria is lost to China. The
White Bear will never relinquish it.
China has now become the ''sick man
of the East
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

England's life depends on avoiding
trouble with Russia She must conquer
in South Africa or die as a great
world power.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

There is no other gambling club in
the world now where the membership
fee is so high as in the New York stock
exchange. It takes 49,, 900 to buy a
seat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The Spartanburg Journal wakes wit
ty. 1t remarks that Rev. DIR. Hunting
ton deplores games of chance-and ia
vors church weddings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

Pig-iron Is showing a greater advance
in price than amy other commodity in
the country. This is hoggish as we'll as
bullish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The Boston Globe wants to know eff
the sultan of Sulu let his wife know
when he sent those pearls to that pref
ty Colorado girl ?" Which wife?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

A great deal will be expected of Mr..
Carnegie about Christmas time, and his
past record in the Santa Claus line is
an indication that he Will make good
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
AMER1CUs. GA. MARCH. 81, 1901.

Most of the millionaires of the East,
except Carnegie, have been vaccinated
against the library disease.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

A term as Mayor of Greater New
York might not enable MIR. Carnegie to
die poor but it would unquestionably
leave him with a poor reputation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

Queen WilhelmIna has set danger
Gus pace for the Easter season by or
dering a new 800, 600 gown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Subscription Rates:
The Times-RecOrder is the

Omclal Organ OF the City of Americas,
0mcial Organ of Sumter County.
omc1al Organ of Webster County
unhcial Organ of Railroad Commission OF
Georgiadfor the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

A PPLICATION LETTERS
~ OF GUARDIANSHIP.
GEORGIA-Sumter County.
S, J. Hargrove has made application for
letters of guardianship of minor son of Mrs.
s, H. Summerford, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties to show cause on or before the
April term of the court of ordinary to
be held on the first Monday in April,
as prayed for. Witness my hand and of1cial
signature, this March 9Th. 1901.
T. NJ. ALLEN, Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Libel For Divorce.

Mary J. Smith, Libel for Divorce in Sum,
VS.. ter Superior Court, May
John L. Smith. Term, 1901.
To John L. Smith, defendant; You are
hereby notified to be and appear at the May
term, 1901, of Sumter Superior court, to be
held in and for said county on the fourth
Monday in May, 1901, then and there to an
swer the above libel for divorce filed by
Mary j. Smith against you, or in default
thereof the court snail proceed as to justice
shall appertain. Witness the Honorable z,
A, Littlejohn, Judge of said court, this the
l4th day of March, 1901.
H. E. ALLEN, Clerk s. C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

TO UURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Qainine Tab
lets. $50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

*Daily except Sunday.
Nos. and 6.-OhicagO and Florida special
solid Pullman Train Sleepers, Observation
Compartment and Dining Cars, St. Augustine
to Chicago. Daily except Sunday.
Nos. 10 and l4.-Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
tween Brunswick and Atlanta, between Jack
sonyille, Fla, and Cincinnati, Louisville, st.
Louis and Kansas City, via Jesup and Atlanta,
Nos. 10 and l6.-Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
tween Atlanta and Cincinnati, via Chatta-
nooga; also between Chattanooga and Mem
phis
Nos. and 8-Pullman Sleeping Cars be
tween Atlanta and Chattanooga.
Nos. 9 and l0-Pullman Library Observation
Cars between Macon and New York.
Connection at Union Depot, Atlanta, for all
points north, east and west. Also at Jesup for
Jacksonville, Tampa, etc; and Savannah, Co
lumbia, Washington and the east.
FRANK 5. CANNON, ). H. HARDWICK,
Third VP & Gen. Mgr, Gen. Pass. ACT,
Washington D. c. Washington, d. G.
". H. TAYIOE, H. F. GARY,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.. Travelling Pass. Agt.,
Atlanta, Ga. Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
A PPLICATION LETTERS
"a

GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY.
Mrs. Emily Williams, administr atrix estate
OF Il. ]. Williams, deceased, has made appli-
cation for letters of dismission,
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned, whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
May term of the court of ordinary to be
held on the first Monday in May 1901, why
said petition should not be granted as pray
ed for. Witness my hand and ofhcfal sigma
ture, this Feb. 4th, 1901.
t. NJ. ALLEN, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The T1mes-Recorder herewith nom
mates Funston and Aguinaldo as the
next presidential ticket. It would &C.
ment the two nations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

The Brookly Eagle thinks that 20,
600 Southern negroes are preparing to
emigrate to the north. Nit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

A PPLICATICN LETTERS
IA OF DISMISS1ON
GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY
j. c. Carter, administrator on estate of
Mrs. E. w. wallace, deceased, has made ap-
plication for letters of dismission, having
fully administered said estate
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned, whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
June term of the court of ordinary to be
held OF the first Monday in June, 1901, why
said petition should not be granted as pray
ed for. Witness my hand and oficial sigma
ture, this March Atm, 1901.
II. NJ. ALLEN, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

>~c~ccc>c>S>>@c
NOTICE All legal advertisements must be
brought to the business ONCE not later than
Wednesday noon of each month to insure in
sertion, accompanied with the fee, This
rule viii be enforced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
7. W. WOOD & SONS,
SEEDSMEN, Richmond, Va.

Our Descriptive Annual Catalogue gives infor-
nation about all Forage crops. Sorghums,
Cow Peas, Teosinte, Pearl Tliilet, Ensi-
Iage Corn and all Seeds for the Farm.
Mailed free upon request.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

A PPLICATION
n TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT.
GEORGIA-SumterC County.
Florence Whitehead, has made application
for twelve months .pport out of the estate
of Grant Whitehead, dec -ased and apprais-
Ors duly appointed to set apart the same
have filed their returns
These are therefore TO cite and adm onish
all parties concerned whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
April term of the court of ordinary to be
held the first Monday in April, 1901, why
said petition should not be granted Wit
ness my hama and officia1 signature, this
March 4th, 1901
t. NJ. ALLEN, Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Furnishing Your Home.

about our artistic furniture that you will ap-
Precate when once you examine It. We have used great
deal OF judgement the selection and sure you
will lind satisfaction in what you buy here Suits from
$3.50 up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

400 G qIe f,t Roe9sle And anal #Io:OI
p NJ lOcilla A NJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31
Judgment in China.

There are so many nice pieces here You
difficulty IN selecting what You want, and eye
guaranteed by US.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-31

the gre at vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy in all
rheumatic troubles.
are no oniates or
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10
YOUR WATCH.

In laying aside a watch be sure that
it rests upon its case.
A watch should be wound up every
day at the same hour.
Avoid putting it on a marble slab or
near anything excessively cold.
If suspended, the action Of the bal
ance may cause oscillation, which will
interfere with its going.
A sudden change of temperature, con.
tracing the metal, may sometimes
cause the handspring to break.
The cold also coagulates the oil, and
the pivots and wheels work less freely
and affect the regularity Of the time
keeping.
To keep your watch clean take care
that the case fits closely and see that
the watch pocket is kept free from
fluff, which is so often given off by
Innings.
Avoid sudden Jars and falls, for even
If it does not seem to affect it at the
moment a watch will resent rough
handling by becoming gradually "Out
of ORDER without apparent cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10

no unless he could see the red glow at
the end of it. SO, too, man with his
eyes shut would have great difficulty
in telling whether he were drinking
port or sherry. Now, as l have been
blind for upward of 80 years | am I'M
luckily somewhat fairly qualified to
contest the validity of this statement.
l was smoker for 20 years before my
infrmity crept upon me, and l am
smoking even now as | dictate this let
ter. In fact, l have smoked all my
life.
To say that | do not know whether
my cigar is 8light or no because l can
not see either the smoke or the red
glow at the end of the weed is simply
absurd. The taste alone is sufficient to
tell me accurately. The one is infinitely
pleasurable and Favorable and the 9TH
er exceedingly disagreeable and Objec-
tiOnable. Tongue, palate and odor are
incontrovertible testifiers. l grant that
the pleasure Of smoking is lessened by
the absence of the sight Of the smoke,
but only slightly, and to assert that 1
do not know whether l am smoking or
not is as much as to say do not know
whether l am standing on my head or
my heels.-Saturday Review.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10

Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans when
a young officer was on the Indian sta
ton in the man-of-war Delaware. With
several others he set up a bungalow on
shore. He tells in "a Sailors Log"
published by the Appletons, what hap
pened to a snake clarmer that came
along:
"The unfortunate thought came to
one of our men that it would be a good
idea to get the Mohammedan drunk to
see what he would do. So he prepared
a dose for him that was very effective
He poured good stiff drink Of brandy
into beer glass and then filled it with
gin instead of water. The charmer
took kindly to the drink and in a short
time rolled out of his chair on to the
floor very drunk and was soon fast
asleep.
'"The bag of snakes had not been
thought of up to this time, but it also
fell, and the inhabitants quickly spread
over the floor. In the meantime five
American officers took to the table and
drawing their feet up, carefully re-
manned there until the snake charmer
slept off his dose. He snored quietly
while the snakes crawled over and
around him, but it was a long time be-
fore he finally came to himself, secured
his pets and took them away. We did
not repeat that experiment"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10

He waited half an hour for the an
nouncement that the vehicle was be-
low. He began to wonder if this was
an example of the American hustle
whose reputation had crossed the At
lantiC
Presently came a knock on the door.
"Come in" babe the Englishman.
Entered a mechanical looking man in
his shirt sleeves.
"Wheres the hole" was his question.
"Hole?" queried the Englishman. Il
wanted a trap"
Here ii is" said the toiler, "and it'll
catch that mouse sure"
The Englishman's mouth opened in
establishment. "Mouse! What do you
mean? Who are you, anyhow
I'm the hotel carpenter, sir, and I've
brought up the trap you ordercd!'
The Englishman glared. Then it pen
etrated his Saxon wits, and he roared.
He gave the carpenter half a dollar
and swore the joke for once was ON
America.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10

"Now," said the big buck deer to his
eldest born, Il will show you a sight
that you never saw before and l am SO
proud Of that l feel like walking
around on my hind legs all the rest of
my life"
why" said the fawn, at is a man,
as livew
EYES," said the fawn's proud parent,
dragging out the carcass from behind a
tree, land now, like a good little deer,
run and get me my sharpest knife,
while skin him and prepare his head
for dining room ornament. And shall
l tell you how your papa did such a
brave deed? Then listen, my son. This
morping, in company with my faithful
blooGhounds, l tracked the man
through the forest, drove him into the
lake, having first ascertained that he
was unarmed, and then, as he was
swimming about almost exhausted, |
put forth In my canoe and shot him at
leisure in a nice vital spot where it
wouldn't show"
Moral.-"But, papa" said the fawn,
"the man had no chance at all against
your skill and science. don't see any
thing brave to be proud Of"
"But you WILL" said the big buck
deer, when you get to be as big as l
am."-New York Life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10
Sunday School Picnic.

The annual outing OF the North church
Sunday school, with members of the
church and congregation, occurs tomor
row, special train having been secured
for the party. The train will leave at 9
a. m. and return at 5 80 p. m. The fare
for the round trip will be so cents for
adults and 80 cents for children under
twelve. Tickets can be had at Brooks
Tyer's today, Wednesday, or at the
station on Thursday morning. Members
of the picnic party are asked to take,
with their lunch, knife, fork, plate, cup,
tumbler and napkin for each person.
The ringing of the church bell at 100 a.
IN. will be the signal for going in case of
untavorable weather, the excursion will
be deferred tell next day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10
In Judge Worcester's Court.

Albert Dodge was brought before the
court Friday charged with intoxication
He was fined So and costs. He pleaded
guilty, but could not remember where he
obtained the liquor. He was sent to
jail until he could refresh his memory or
this point.
Charles Simpson of North Danvile was
arrested Saturday for intoxication by
Deputy Sheriff Worthen. At the hearing
held Monday he pleaded guilty to the
charge of intoxication, and also to oh
tanning liquor under false pretenses. For
the first offense his fine and costs
amounted to 1880, and for the second
$20.10. He is now in Jail.