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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
TAXATION IN CITIES.

The question of taxation in cltles Is
becoming very serious one Particu-
lar attention Is being gwen TO it in
New York The newspapers of that
city are devoting columns to it, The
immediate occasion there is the high
tax rate-S2 IS on the 500 - and the
effort that is being made to reach per-
sonal property that has heretofore es-
capped taxation
1t is pointed out that mortgages pay
only / per cent. and that frst-class
bonds that can be obtained at par pay
only - per cent. There are bonds, of
course, which pay 4 per cent and even
) per cent, but if they are frst-class
they command large premium.
It's evident that in case of either
mortgages or bonds taxation in New
/ York CITY amounts almost to confisca-
ton. A fortune of 500, 900 yields, after
taxes are paid, less than 1000, if in
frst-cIass bonds and only little more
than 81 600 if in mortgages It is easy
to see from this that it requires very
large fortune to maintain a small fami-
lily in comfort Even a 81, 900, 600 for
tune would not permit of living in
fine house and entertaining on a mod
crate scale.
And the owners of real estate also
complain that their houses are often
without tenants, and that 1t is not al
ways that when their property is rent
ed they cannot collect the rents They
also point out that repairs and insur-
ance cost a great deal and that when
taxes and all expenses are paid there
is very little left for them.
What is true in respect to New York
10 dAoO u uO III ItSDCCb 40 hdug OlASI
cities of the country Municipal ex-
penses are increasing Those who
have charge of municipal affairs seldom
or never reduced expenses. Their aim
IS to get all they can to spend No
matter how much they have, there is
never enough to satisfy them The
number of offices is increased from
year to year and the increase in salar-
les is pretty steady. There is only one
way to settle this question of taxation,
and that is to institute rigid system
of economy. Unless expenses are re-
duced it is only matter of compare
lively few years when it Will be impos-
sible for the great majority of taxpay-
ers to pay the taxes for which they are
assessed Savannah News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
Road Notice.
GEORGIA--SuMTER COUNTY.


Whereas, certain petitioners have made
application to this court praying for an or
der granting the establishment OF new
road commencing at the Windsor place on
the Americas and Dawson road running due
north on or near the land line, distance of
about two miles and halr. passing over
lands of w. E, Mitchell, w, NJ Andrews, g.
w. Parrot, j. H. Myers, ]. A j. Wilder. Mrs.
NJ. s. Herring. J. w. Finch, Mrs Oliver
Davenport and Cal Shoots colored, to inter
sect the Americas and Cuthbert road about
one and a half miles from Rehoboth church.
Said road being and lying in the New 10th
district of said county, And, whereas, Com
n.issione1s appointed for that purpose nave
reviewed and m arked out said road and re-
ported that the same Will be of public utility.
This is to cite all persons that on and after
the fourth day of March, 1901 said new road
Will be granted if no good cause is shown TO
the contrary. Given under my hand this 4th
day of February 1901.
j. w. WHEATLEY,
Clerk Board County Commissioners of sum
ter county, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

The Peabody Institute of Peabody,
Mass, has a picture of the late Queen
Victoria which the queen gave to
George Peabody IN recognition of his
great philanthropy. 1t is half-length
miniature, framed in gold, and is valu-
ed at $50, COO Beneath the portrait is
the following inscription: Presented
by the Queen to George Peabody, bene-
factor of the Poor of London. "-Au-
gusta Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
For Rent.

Three very desirable rooms
over Bank of Southwestern
Georgia; east front, newly
painted and papered and
ample light; water and sewer
connections. Apply to Bank
Southwestern Georgia or w.
H. c. Dudley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

my son, said the stern parent, I'm
afraid you will never make dollar. ,,
Don't despair dad, replied the son
and heir. Maybe some day III get in
a railroad accident, lose a leg, and
make 81, COO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

The countries of Europe are IN pos
ltion to laugh at our criticisms of the
'miIitarlsm, while we are carrying
upon our own shoulders burden twice
as heavy as any one of them bears aud
are paying ten times as much per SOL
der as they pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

L. ii. Plumacher the American COLI
sui at Maracaibo. Venezuela says that
a simple remedy against mosquitoes
has been employed in several places in
South America and is equally well
adapted to the temperate zone. In view
of the recent discoveries of scientists
that the mosquito inoculates his vic
tins with malaria, typhoid fever and
other disagreeable and dangerous dis
eases, Mr.. Plumacher may have confer
red a great blessing on Americans by
giving the world his own experience
with this simple remedy, which seems
to be less Objectionable than the pour
ing Of crude petroleum in the swamps
and marshes infested by mosquitoes.
The remedy is to plant the castor oil
plant Qicinus communist around the
premises. Mr.. Plumacher gives the
information that the castor oil plant
grows to a height of four to five feet in
cold and temperate countries, and in
South America it becomes a tall tree
and is perennial. 1t seems" says Mr..
Plumacher, that the smell of the plant
is disagreeable to mosquitoes and other
insects. and it is an acknowledged fact
that where these plants grow few mos
quitoes are found" The consul states
that he tried the experiment himself
and found it successful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

Daily except sunday.
Nos. . ana 6.-Chicago and Florida special
solid Pullman Train Sleepers, Observation
Compartment and Dining Cars, st. Augustine
to Chicago. Daily except Sunday.
Nos. Is and Pullman Sleeping Cars be
tween Brunswick and Atlanta. between Jack
sonyiiie. Fla. and Cincn lati Louisville, st
Louis and Kansas City, va Jesup and Atlanta,
Nos. 10 and I8--Pulman Sleeuing Cars be-
tween atlanta and Cincinnatis via Chatta-
nooga; also between Chattanooga and Mem
phis.
Nos. : and S-Pullman Sleeping Cars be
tween Atlanta and Chattanooga.
Nos. 9 and lo-Pullman Library Observation
Cars between Macon and New York
Connection at Union Depot Atlanta, for all
points north, east and west A So at Jesup for
Jacksonville, Tampa, etc. and Savannah, Co
lumbia, Wsshing ton and the east.
FRANK =. CANNON, :. ii. HARDWICK,
Third E-P. & Gen. Mgr, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Washington, d. G. Washington, ID. G.
w H. TAYLOE, II f. CARY,
Asst. Gen Pass Agt., Travelling Pass. Ct,
Atlanta, Ga, Macon Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

It is an interesting fact that of all the
state legislatures now assembled or
about to assemble that Of New Hamp-
shire is numerically the largest. 1t has
421 members, or one to each LOO of
the population. No other state APP
proaches that proportion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

Paternalism has such a firm grasp
upon the state of Maine that the PEG
pie are now asking the Legislature to
regulate the prices which trained
nurses may charge for their services.
After while, it is to be expected. they
will want the Legislature to fix the
price of soothing syrup, court plaster
and pills.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
AMERICUs, Ca. FEB. Is, 1901

It is reported that Gen Wheeler will
offer for Congress in his old district next
year. If he does, Congressman Rich
ardson will doubtless meet him on the
firing line
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16


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praised tried bottle Of it. began to improve right and when had
since never got thing to me the least good till tried JoHNSToNs
disease kind had also good deal of
trouble
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JOHNST0NS
111C1EIcATg DRUG 2zxc@
For Sale by Davenport Drug Company, Amer1cus, Ga
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

The Savannah News asks this peril
nent question. The new King is to be
called Edward the Caresser, accord
ing to cable dispatch The term is
rather ambiguous Does it refer to his
future political policy, or to his past
conduct as Prince of Wales d?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
Spot cotton ruled quiet; middling u
lands, O. &c: middling gulf, csc.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGToN Feb 15.-Spirits turpen-
tine firm at 36flG6l Sc: receipts. SO casks
Rosin nothing doing receipts. 300. Crude
turpenrine, quiet at 1902 30; receipts,
50. Tar steady at St.:l5: receipts l41.
SAVANNAH, FEB. l5.-Spirits turpentine
firm AT so receipts. 49, sales, 449 ex-
ports. l3. Rosin firm, H and below sc
of; receipts. l,'2l; sales. OIL; exports,
5.235.
CHAIR EsToN. Feb. 5.-Turpentine steady
at b. Rosin, firm ana unchanged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

Chicago society women are accused
of taking silyerware and table decora-
tons home with them as souvenirs of
notable occasions. But then Chicago's
best society is rich enough not to mind
about few spoons and candlesticks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

The Nashville American remarks
stoically the Archduke Ferdinand, who
renowned his claim to the Austrian
throne for the woman of his choice, is
of the right sort No throne Is worth a
good woman. Besides, the Austrian
throne will not be worth 30 cents when
Francis Joseph dies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE ALI legal advertisements must be
br.u ght to the business ONCE not later than
Wednesday noon of each month to insure in
sertion, accompanied with the fee, This
rule will be enforced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

For Sale.-The three de
slrable lots on south side OF
Forsyth St, between Planters
Bank and Hotel avenue.
Four lots on west side Lee
ST.. opposite city hall.
Five lots on north side La
mar st., between Lee ST., and
Hotel avenue. Parts of Wind
sor Park.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
NOTICE!

Cards Of THANKS, resolutions of respect and
obituary notices, other than those which II c
editor gives as a matter of news, viii be
charged for at the rate OF i've cents per line
Notices of church and society, and all 9th
er entertainments from which revenue Is
derived, viii be charged for at the rate Of
five cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

A PPLICATION
A TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT
GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Mary L. Brown has made application for
twelve months support for herself and two
minor children from the estate of Walter 5,
Brown, deceased.
These are therefore TO cite and admonish
all parties concerned whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
March term of the court of ordinary to be
held the first Monday in March, 1901. why
said petition should not be granted. Wit
ness my hama and of1cia1 signature. this
Feb 4th, 1901. T. NJ. ALLEN, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

A PPLICATTON
a TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT.
GEORGIA-Sumter County
Judy Dudley has made application for
twelve months support for herself from the
estate of Andrew Dudley, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
al parties concerned, whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
March term of the court of ordinary to be
held or the first Monday in March, 1901, why
said pc tition should not be granted as pray
ed for. Witness my hand and Official sigma
T. NJ ALLEN, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
PPLTCATIoN TO BE APPOINTED
"a COUNTY ADMINISTERED
A-suM1FR COUNTY.

GEoRGIA-SUMIER COUNTY.
Mr. c. Ellis has made application to be
appointed County Administrator of said
county.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties TO show cause on or before the
March term of the court of ordinary tc
be held on the first Monday in March,
1901 why said petition should not be granted
as prayed for. Witness my hand and Official
signature, this February 4th, 1901
T. M. ALLEN, Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

Inc railroads that have not been
absorbed by Messrs. Morgan and Rock
efeIler must feel rather exclusive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

For Sale or LeaSe.--Two
lots corner of Hill street and
Elm avenue Fine location
for storehouse, being near to
shops of Seaboard Air Line.
Apply to Bank of South
western Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
The Times-Recorder is the

Omclal Organ OF the City of Americas,
Onicial Organ of Sumter County.
Omcial Organ OF Webster County
n1cial Organ of Railroad Commission of
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

To treat with China first catch your
empress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
A PPLICATIoN LETTERS

A OF DISMISS I0N
GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY.
Mrs. Emily Williams, administr ltrix estate
of Ii. j. Williams, deceased, has made appll
cation for letters of dismission,
These are therefore TO cite and admon1sh
ali parties concerned, whether kindred OF
creditors, to show c 1use on or before the
held on the first Monday in May 1901, why
said petition should not be granted as pray
ed for Witness my hand and onc1al sigma
I. NJ ALLEN Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
Rockers.

THERE'S real comfort in one of
our rockers. You will feel easy
IN buying 1t and easy whenever you
use it. They are substantially made
to insure wear and designed to give
comfort as well as beauty. Our $3.50
plain wood, easy rockers are giving
pleasure in many homes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QuinIne Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature il on each box. &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
SALT RHEUM CURED BY
JOnnStOn'S SarSaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
QUART Bottles.
JUST SEEN IN TINE.


~ ' T theM Power Know
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK Feb Is - Cotton futures
opened steady
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
Lamps.

YOU can't enjoy an evening at
home without one of our nice
lamps. These graceful shapes with
real art decorations will make YOUR
home beautiful and your reading more
pleasant. They are brilliant burners
and easy to keep clean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16

THE best beds are IRON beds. Some
are more expensive than others;
it all depends on the way they are
trimmed. We have plain enameled
bed for as low as S5-they are from
that up, depending entirely on the
brass work. They are pleasing to the
eye and restful to the tired body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-16
Judgment in China.

you careful in dealing with the right kind of
an establishment you will not have to be SO careful
about the chnaware you select We have chosen this
Ichinaware with view to give you
Rare Quality at a Reasonable PRICE
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01

PLAIN AS DAY, MY DEAR YOUNG WOMAN. "
for their board and clothes they will
do what work they can. believe they
will make brushes and brooms."
Exactly; | see. \ noble idea, my
dear woman. noble idea and grand
charity, and you deserve credit for in
teresting yourself. We cannot have
too many of these institutions, and |
personally feel that cannot do too
much for them. You may put me down
for $40"
"That is very nice of you" she said
as she wrote his name in her book. II
have taken 200 subscriptions, and yours
is the most liberal of all"
81 never do things by halves, miss.
When | enter upon charity, | do it
with my whole soul. You may make
my subscription $13."
How good of your
"And now about my own home, the
one | have planned. You viii prob
ably be interested in it. | shall erect u
building to accommodate at least 2o0
inmates. 1t will not be an Industrial
home in the usual use of the term. Per-
laDs | shall change the name to The
Crofoot Utopan Power company The
first idea is the care and comfort Of
the unfortunate; the next to make
them feel that they are not dependent
upon charity
THAT is good Of you," observed the
caller.
"IIow best to do this was long puz-
zle to me. but have solved it at last.
When Major Crofoot starts in on an
idea. he never lets it get away from
him unsolved. There will be no manu-
featuring in my home. The inmates
shall simply eat. sleep and walk about.
Your countenance expresses surprise,
but let me add that each and every one
shall earn his keep"
I'll can't see how:''
"The simplest thing in the world. In
tbe basement will be 5000 llorsepoW-
er engine. Pipes will lead to 1t from
every room. That engine will be run
by what may be called lost power. For
instance, you sneeze or cough There
Is mower there, but it is wasted. You
fall off a chair; yon sing or whistle;
Won yawn. 1t takes power to do 1t,
but the power is wasted. BY system
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01
VOL. XXVIII.
Essex District prnbate Court.

sessions OF said Court will be held AZ
brighton the second Tuesday OF October aud
Aprii. Canaan the second Tuesday Of No
yrmhcr and May. West Concord the second
tuesday oi Dccemhe~ and June. luncuburE
the second Tuesday cfIauuary and July.
Special sessions viii be held at any place iu
the District by agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01

The native dress Of the better class
Of Japanese of both sexes is a loose
wrapper. open at the chest and at the
waist confined by a girdle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01
WANT BETTER ROADS
DEMAND FOR THEM INCREASING IN
NEW JERSEY.

Experience Has Convinced the Peo-
pie al Their Naiue-Increased Cost
of COnstruetion-MOre Money Need
ed From ssnte.
state Road Commissioner Rudd Of
New Jersey In his annual report re-
views the wUsk Of the past year under
the state aid road law aud shows that
lIS miles of stone and gravel roads
were constructed. With bat few ex-
ceptionS the roads built were construct
eel of stone.
of the l4S miles OF roads ccastructed
during last year the annual appropria
tion of the legislature Of SlJ0.UOO was
only sufficient to pay the states share
of the cost Of 81 miles State mid on the
remaining 81 miles win have To be
met out of this years appropriation
The demand for state aid for stone
road building Is becoming 50 great that
Commissioner Budd recommends that
the annual appropriation be increased
from Sl5O,d0O To 100000. lie also rec.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01

All accounts agree that of late there
has been observable in all parts of New
Jersey decided stiffpning in the price
of farm lands This is attributable 10
the improved macadam roads. of which
New Jersey has over thousand miles;
to the extension of the trolley roads
from centers OF population out through
the country to villages and towns, prac-
tically bringing the populations they
reach within the city so far as the en-
joyment of most Of its advantages are
concerned: to the rural free delivery
system that is very popular and being
rapidly extended in New Jersey, and 10
the great prosperity enjoyed by the
manufacturing Industries that create a
good market for farm products. The
farm lands of New Jersey are in better
demand and command higher prices
than for many years past.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01
-.
They Used Clean Ones,

The head master of boarding school
in Sheffield is very particular about the
behavior of his scholars during meal
times. A short time ago the master OBJ
served one of the boys cleaning his
knife on the tablecloth and Immediate
ly pounced on him.
rs that what you generally do at
home, sir?" he asked sternly.
"Oh. no." replied the boy quietly.
Eve generally use clean knives at
home" ."--London Fun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-02-01

of pipes all this lost power will be con-
Quoted TO the engine to run il. No coal.
no gas. no wood. Engine runs right
along day and night and has power
enough TO supply all factories within
half mile of il. What the factories
pay will keep the home going. DO you
| understand"
what an ideal" gasped the woman.
'Not bad one" smiled the major as
he walked around. 'and am sole orig
inator All others will be limitations.
All shall ask of the inmates is to take
comfort. AS they rock to and fro in
80 rocking chairs the engine is work
ed up to its full capacity; as they move
across the floor, eat sleep. quarrel or
make up they furnish me power. Out
of go people lSS will snore in their
sleep These snores will give me a
pressure OF 80 pounds on the engine"
Wonderful! Wonderful"' she whis-
pered.
! ITS just making use of natural phi
/ losophy. 1t is not stock company.
and there will be no dividends. but |
want outsiders interested. | want 100
/ people to take shares of S1T each in or
1 der that they may help me run the
1 home and receive share of the public
/ praise. The superintendent alone viii
| receive salary. May | offer you the
/ positionT
81 don't believe could take it. You
see, am only volunteer canvasser."
Exactly, but am satisfied ycu
would make good superintendent and
see that none of the power was wasted.
can say that the salary viii be at
least $1,000 per year"
ut is awfully kind of you. but fear
| must decline"
"rhen / will not press you. | will,
however, put you down for SIT share,
and whenever you are near the home
you are entitled to drop in and stir up
the inmates. The harder you stir them
the more power we get. Have you s.
handy. miss? If so, | will use it for
revenue stamps"
81 don't understand she replied rs
she rose up with puzzled look.
plain as day. my dear young woman
| subscribed $15 to the home you are
canvassing for. l put you down for
SIT for share in the Crofoot Utopia
Power company The difference be
! tween $15 and SIT Is So. You had best
pay now and have it over with"
But | don't see." she protested as
| her eyes grew big.
Then We will go over it again. II
you add to - it makes II, doesn't iti
And you owe me just the difference.
| This being my busy day
! She looked at him in vacant way
| for minute and then laid 81 on the
desk and walked out without word.
! Ten minutes later she was back with
| the real estate man on the first floor,
and the real estate man pounded on the
door and called out
"Open, you sleek, slick man, and
hand over that $2!'
"Yes, you talked me out of S." added
: the woman.
No reply.
| "Open. or I'll kick the door ln!
| Eyes, wen kick the door in
The silence of death.
''Major Crofoot, you are sconndrel!
Eyes. a deep dyed scoundrel!'
But the major heard not the words
He had seized the money, locked up his
office and gone down by the back
stairs after his luncheon. He no Ion
ger figured on Is cent grab" but his
thoughts bounded forward to 80 cent
sit down with plenty of elbow room.
J NJ 0IrAn