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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30
AMBITION REALIZED.

About forty years ago ragged little
boy named Tommy" used to sit on the
piers at Glasgow and watch the boats
skimming over the waters. He was
neglecting the messenger service, for
which he was paid go cents a week, but
he could not help that, for the yachts
fascinated him.
One day he said: When 1 grow up to
be rich man I'll have a yacht of my
own, the finest and fastest that was
ever built" Suddenly Tommy" dis
appeared and a letter postmarked New
York told the old folks how he had run
away to America to make his fortune.
Prosperity proved somewhat coy, but
the young emIgrant managed to save
enough to pay his way home to
Glasgow.
That boy declares to-day that his
first trip here made him, for it taught
him yankee shrewdness and enter
prise"
His father had managed to amass q
fortune of $500 and this whole amount
was advanced to start the young man
IN business in a little provision shop.
This was the humble beginning of Sir
Thomas Lipton's $50 stores in all
parts of the world
He Is the largest individual land
owner in Ceylon, where he cultivates
tea, coffee and cocoa; in Dublin be
makes ginger ale; In London among q
| hundred other lines he is contractor
for the British army and navy; he has
warehouses in Columbo and Calcutta
in Chicago his Westinghouse kills
1900 hogs day; he sells tea in New
York, makes candy in London and runs
q restaurant that cost half a million
dollars, where 10, 600 are fed daily at +
half penny a head.
Despite his $50, 600, 900 he manages tc
be busy and happy, but one of the zap
piest days of his life was during thu
Queens Jubilee, when 100000 of the
poor of London sat down as his guests
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30
KNEE TRousER BURGLARS.

Trio of Youthful Robbers Lodged In
Mississippi Jail.
JACKSON, Miss, July %9.-The Jack
son Jail now contains three of the
youngest burglars ever placed under ar
rest in Mississippi. They are Anseim
McLaurin, George Washington and
George Jelks. The two former are less
than 8 years of age, while the latter is
scarcely 6 years old. The leader of the
trio is McLaurin, who seems to have in
herited his ability as leader.
The burglary was conceived and exc.
cuted with mastery skill The trio
broke into large wholesale store and
made a raid on the cash drawer, secur-
ing a small amount of silver
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30
Gar Takes Exercise.

NEW YORK, July ga dispatch
to The World from Berlin says: The
car has been rapidly taking on flesh
since his illness. though still very pale.
The doctors have ordered him to take
more exercise and he has put In his bed
room a rowing machine, at which he
sits half an hour every morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

In murder trial in an Eastern State
the prosecution has brought out that
the victim sang 'The Holy City" to
piano accompaniment shortly before the
tragedy. A verdict of iustifable hon.
icide seems due in this case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

The Memphis Commercial Appeal
has opened q popular subscription for
the purpose of procuring medal to
be presented to Rear Admiral W. s..
Schlsy ''in recognition of his dtstin-
guished service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30
Dowager Empress Frederick III.

CRosBURG, July 29.-As result of the
visit of Prof. Renvers from Berlin, it is
officially announced that the condition
of the dowager empress, Frederick, is
not satisfactory. Her majesty has not
left her apartments for the last few
weeks, and though medical bulletins
have not yet been issued, they may soon
be announced. Prince Henry of Prus-
sia has been at the castle on a flying
YiSinR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30
AMERICUs, Ca, JULY 80. 1901.

Sheriff Merrill, of Carroll county,
has received some very high and de-
served praise from the supreme court
of Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

New York is suffering 8 pIague of
mosquitoes. The Macon News thinks
Mr.. Rockefeller should show his phil
authropy by turning pipe line upon
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

Illinois is again kicking negroes out
of her borders. But wait till next
presidential year. Then you will hear
Illinois protestations. of love for the
brother in black.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

John Il Bacon, q Milwaukee newspa-
per man and veteran of the Spanish
war, has been appointed vice consul
general at Hong Kong.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

The Augusta Herald asks: Is there
no American IN the vicinity of the
Sonth African republics? WeyIer in
Cuba was an angel in comparison with
Kitchener in the TransyaaI.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

'"There is one argument In favor of
Christianity which I could never rea-
SON away" said a young man who
tried to be an infidel and could not,
''and that is the consistent, cody con-
duct of my father"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

The British yeomanry refuse to &C.
cept medals from the King, alleging
their pay is held back and that some of
them are starving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

In view of the Sehley investigation
the Augusta Herald fears that Lieut..
Blue may soon be arraigned before
court martial for his bravery in posi- =
lively locating the Oervera feet in
Santiago hsrbor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

"Well, said the old Georgia philoso-
pher to Frank Stanton, "the hurricane
blowed my house down, but thank the
Lord, it took the mortgage with it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

''It is said the devil never takes 9
vacation, but, observes the Nashville
Banner, she manages to go with .
good many people who taks vacations. :"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

The Thomasville Times declares that
it is cold day in this sweItering July
when q new candidate for governor of
Georgia is not announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

The st. Louis GIobe-Democrat say
that the shirtwait man has settled
down into a case of shirt sleeves. This
Is about the fact
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

Adiutant General Oorbin plans re-
form and retrenchment in the army
that will reduce the army in the Phil
ippines so per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

If Brantley runs for governor there
Will be lively time in the Eleventh
congressional district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

Lord Salisbury declares that it is the
purpose of Great Britain to wipe out
the last vestige of republicanism in
South Africa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30
The Times-ReCOrder Is the

OmcIal Organ of the City of Americas,
OnaciaI Organ of Sumter County.
OmClal Organ of Webster County.
ndcial Organ of Railroad Commission o
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-30

For further information as to schedules,
rates, etc, to points beyond our line apply to
E. B EVERETT, Agent, Americas, Ga.
@, H, WHITAKER, Depot Ticket Agent,
Americas, Ga.
VIM. BUTLER, JR., D. p. A. Savannah, Ga,
JAS. NJ. BARR, LIST ViCe~President and @ en-
eral Manager, Portsmouth, Va.
R. E. L. BUNCH, G. 2, A, Portsmouth, Va
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
A LANGUAGE QUESTION.

One OF the difficult questions to de-
eide in the Philippines is that relating
to what language shall be the official
means Of communication, Shall It be
English or Spanish? Judge Taft, II is
said, will soon forward to the govern
ment a memorial on that subject
At present many Of the native Off
Gals do not understand English. Most
Of the foreign residents are familiar
with Spanish and use that tongue in
the courts, while the Americans, Of
course, use their own language.
The language question is at first not
easy Of solution, but by and by 1t will
settle itself, and naturally in favor Of
English. The language Of the FREEDOM
mating race is always adopted, when
the various factions meet in contest
Our country is now sending teachers by
the hundreds to the islands, and FIJI
iplnos are to come here 10 be educated
in our normal schools. The natives
are said to be apt 70 learn, and to
desire to study English AS the work
Of education goes on, the natives VIII
acquire knowledge Of our language and
the difficulty will be settled. 1t VIII
be incumbent upon Congress to enact
legislation for the purpose Of facili-
tatlng the acquisition of knowledge
among the children and the youth, and
then time will do the rest.
II Is we'll known that the language
question has caused much trouble In
the world. People cling with wonder
ful tenacity to the mother tongue. In
Finland, Russia has not yet been able
to solve the problem satisfactorily
Polish is still a spoken tongue, in spite
of all efforts at its suppression. In
Austria Hungary the language contest
threatens TO disrupt the empire. In
South Africa the difference of speech
between Britons and Beers was one OF
the causes of i'll feeling that led TO war
In this country, however, the linguistic
question has never been a serious mat
ter. Immigrants have come and learned
English, and often even forgotten their
native vernaculars. There Is all reason
TO believe that an American system Of
education will bring on similar results
in the Philippines, and that we viii be
doing there what no other nation has
been able to do, except by brutal force
The natives win soon find that tC
learn our language will be TO their ad'
vantage. and prompted by such mo-
tive, they win take It up without coer.
cion,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

terror on the 18th inst. While this De-
partment IN It's report closely sticks 10
the wording Of the above question, yet
II must first Of all call your attention
to the fact, that there Is no official
authority in Chrstendom, 10 pass a
decision and binding judgment on this
question. For the Catholic must OF
necessity judge differently from the
Protestant, and within the Protestant
church opinions and judgments differ
very much concerning the Mormons and
their social conditions. Therefore this
Department can express nothing but
an individual opinion TO the Federal
council, and It would not be very mitch
different, II the opinions OF this or that
theologian of all the theological facul-
ties were ascertained Moreover, II ~
more than doubtful, that whatever way
the Federal council may decide, II
could make binding upon the Cantons
It's decision and its conception Of Nor
mOnlsm
with these preliminary consldera-
lions, this Department takes liberty to
give It's opinion on the question submit
ted for its examination and reports
with the following.
"The most correct basis for Judging
a religious community Is no doubt Its
own confession Of faith The Mormon"
community has some time ago publish
ed such a confession OF faith as d refu-
taton to the accusation OF heathensm,
and that Is reproduced here In writing.
Here follow the Articles Of Faith.1
In regard to this confession OF faith
the undersigned department expresses
for itself the opinion: that the NOR
mons are a Christian sect,
THE department Of the interior of
the Swiss confederation,
ITO the Swiss federal council,
April 23rd 1864
"The secretary Of the department Of
the interior.
KARL sCHENK."
Mr.. schenk for 30 years held most
important Offices in the Swiss republic.
Several times he was its president, and
there Is no doubt Of the Importance Of
the opinion to which he affixed his sig
nature
The entire agitation in New York, on
account Of the conversions that have
taken place Is ridiculous. We believe
anybody who will read the statement
Of Mrs, Blair, without prejudice, win
admit that the fuss was needless.
II the Elders on invitation entered an
Endeavor meeting, and spoke there,
they violated no rules of denomina-
tional etiquette. We believe Endeav-
orers have spoken in the Mormon"
Tabernacle in this city, without con-
sclentlous scrupes The conversions
were not the result OF their attendance
at that meeting but had occurred pre-
vously so there was no reason for
complaint on that score. Christians
generally should be more liberal, and
less Jealous, and there would be much
less trouble.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

ro er,oneous impressions SO conc
.,.r c,ncernlng "Mormonlsm,' In an
,,hsr article on this page VIII be found
.,n,a statements from Mrs, Blair tax
~ trom the New York sun. They VIII
,1ryo 40 show that there is no danger
., be family TO which she belongs
.,r,pon her conversion to the doctrines
NJ mia church. Whatever property ~
,,orr,oooo Il vested in the husband IN
ner case or in that Of any other mar
wed woman. win never be lnfrlnged as
n consequence OF Mormon teaching
~ influence. On the contrary 1t VIII
he regarded II possible more saeredly
than ever before
We are aware that the attitude Oh 'he
o,rormono Church in reference 70
,lpral marriage in times past has oc-
g,e.aued much Misrepresentation con-
...rlne t1e subject OF the family rela-
,op Bot even when that practice eS'
t.,.4 among the Lattar-day Saints
rpirb was only to a limited extent, the
.swa regard as now for the rights Of
husbands and wives was required, ana
ths f1ct that man had more wives
than one aid not Justify him in any
wise an attempting to intrude upon an
other family or invade any mans home
II ANYTHING Of the kind ever occurred
II vas contrary to the faith and most
sacred obligations Of the Individual
who thus sinnel against God and
against his own conscience.
There IS nothing in the religion which
Is being promulgated by the Elders OF
this Church that can give occasion for
the resentment which the Eagle seems
to think is "uatural' and justiliable
II is the pure gospel Of Jesus Christ
as taught by Himself and His Apostles,
ana It promotes honesty integrity
chastity and the practice of all the
Christian virtues which IN theory are
upheld by modern creeds. This should
be understood by our contemporaries
everywhere. A disposition on their
part to learn and then explain the
truth In reference to "Mormonlsm' and
rs propaganda. will be welcomed with
10y By much malgned people, and
win prove to be of benefit to those pa
pers and to the great public among
whom they circulate. Anyhow, truth
Is mighty and will prevail"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
Baltimore sun.

Both as mayor and as governor Mr.
Pingree was an extremist. but he APP
parently had no selfish object In view
and was actuated solely by the desire
to protect Sic public against those
whom he considered oppressors. Doubt
less he would have accomplished more
If he had been less radical in the me-
thods he adapted and the measures ha
advocated. He was long a target for
newspaper satlrists, while cartoonists
made him the subject Of many carica-
lures. But despite his eccentricitles,
his heart seems to have been In the
right place. He was a far better and
more respectable type Of the public
official than those who connive at fran
chise grabbing and grow rich In office
through neglecting the public welfare.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Modern Culture for July contains two
articles on the Pan-American exposi-
ton, one by Mr.. C. Y. Turner. and an
other by Mr.. william Fitzroger. In the
latter we are told Of the marvel and
magic which the wizards of the wire
and bulb have wrought in electrical
display; another interesting article Is
that Of Paul s. Relnsch on 1.-THE AS
similation OF Races" Count Lyof Tolstol
is described by Amalie Boguslawsky.
The Lethe Mystery is short serial by
Marion Harland, and Miss Bayne's De-
but r. a short story which the sweet
girl graduate" will find especially time
ly. There are several other interesting
features Building, Cleveland,
Ohio
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
Chicago News.

He was not a theorist. and where he
did subscribe 20 economic theories he
was not always sure OF his ground. But
he had in a peculiar degree a quality
OF common sense which taught him that
II a certain improvement were good
for the public II ought TO be considered
impracticable until II had been tried.
During the four terms In which he held
the office OF mayor Of Detroit he lnsti-
tuted and carried 10 a successful issue
some important measures which the re-
formers in other cities had just begun
a. speculate upon. AZ n result Of his
efforts Detroit today has certain advan-
tages which are nQssessed by scarcely
any other American city. an adequate
street railway system with low fares
excellent facilities In other branches OF
public service, its own lighting plant
and well-managed system of public
works.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
rhiBUrE 10 pisoKnE.
81. PAM ploneer PICS.

d. aui AbilSNA ANSs'
The death Of Gov. Pingree in London
removes from the stage OF American
public life one of its most remarkable
II not one of its distinguished actors
In spite Of his eeeentriciues, of the mar
rowness Of his judgment ana his im-
petuous temper, GOV. Pingree was
man OF great force Of character VINO
was animated by desire TO reform
whatever ne regarded as abuses and
was courageous enough to undertake
10 smash whatever stood IN the way OF
the ends he sought TO accomplish. He
accomplished a great deal of good while
mayor of Detroit by his aggressive pol
icy I'm matters of municipal reform
Transferred to the executive headship
OF the state he did not prove equal to
the broader field Of state administers
ton
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
Kansna city star.

Governor II. S. Pingree Of Michigan,
was an eccentric man. but he was
strong and earnest He tried 20 do
many things which he thought would
be- beneficial to society, and he succeed
ed in many. He was unusual. but ho
was by no means impractical. Not a
fcw ~ the reforms for which he stood,
and which were pronounced visionary
and Illogical, became operative and
were proven 10 be salutary and right
rovorn0r pingree was person who
prevailed In his undertakings through
the power OF faith and energy. When
he took up cause his devotion 20 n
was not weakened bv the misglvlngs
OF others or BY their ridicule. He was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

The recent number of McClure's Mag
azine has this varied list Of contents,
Long Distance Balloon Racing" Wal
ter Wellman; with Mrs Kenworthy's
Assistance Pascal II. Cogglns; THE
Story OF the Declaration OF Independ-
ence." Ida NJ. Tarbell; within the
Gates" Elizabeth Stuart Phelps; Two
Of n Kind" Ellsworth Kelley; "Recol-
lections OF Il. l., Davenport" Clara
Morris, THE Loon" William Dayen-
port Hubert; kim" Rudyard Kipling;
"Praesto," a poem, T, f. Brown; Gov
ernor Odell of New York Rollo Ogden,
"The Strikers Story" Frank II. Spear
man. and Hare and Tortoise" George
Madden Martin.-The S. S. Mcclure
Co, New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
ST. Paul Globe.

In the balancing of deeds, the good
which he did will far outweigh the evil.
His usefulness was marred by his many
eecentricitles. But even these eccentrl-
cities were on the side Of popular rights.
pingree and Ignatlus Donnelly had
many points in common, but while one
was eminently practical. the other was
visionary. Where Pingree brought all
his forces 20 accomplish. Donnelly talk
ed and dreamed. Plngree had enemies
by the thousands, as all positive men
have, but his friends were equally nu-
merous. On the whole, he was a man
who had conquered success by the
force of his ability to do.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25
Peoria Journal.

lie will be remembered as the man
who first introduced the custom OF al
lowing the people to improve the vacant
lots Of cities these plots OF vacant
ground being generally planted TO po-
tatoes. From this he was given the
name Of Potato Pingree." But Mr..
Pngree's plan was great help 10 poor
people, and was adopted by many other
cities in the land. Mr. Pingree was
very advanced and radical in his views
on many subjects, but he always com
manded respect even from his politica!
enemies, who recognized the fact that
he was thoroughly honest and earnest
in his views. Probably there has been
no man in this country who did more
TO improve the prospects and sweeten
the life of the very poor than Hazen $.
Pingree.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

The tariff dispute between this coun-
try and Russia is assuming a serious
aspect. While this is so 1t is not en-
tirely without It's humorous aspect. 1t
is rather amusing to see either country
Interpreting the laws Of the other and
telling what their real meaning is, How
would II do to refer the matter 10 The
Hague tribunal That most worthy in
stitution has been open for business for
some time, but the business doesn't
seem to come. Here is a splendid OPP
portunity to start 1t in the way 1t
should 90.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

Ten thousand horses In New York are
suffering from some mysterious dis
ease that the veterinary doctors call
the grip II the disease spreads much
more il may be necessary to employ
oxen for heavy work This was done in
1874, But how 1t win make Philadelphia
smllel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

The veterans of the Legion and sur
yiyors Of old time organizations who
were at the lake on Tuesday, were
conspicuous for their energy vigor and
stalwart appearance. Considering their
age they showed astonishing vitality
and activity. Their services in troub-
lous times should never be forgotten,
and it was a good thing to appoint
that committee to keep up permanent
annual celebration in their honor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

II there Is one thing more than an
other that arouses the Feasibility Of
the anti-"Mormon' paper in this city,
1t Is the production of its own Lam
guage in refutation of It's own rash
assertions. When that is done look out
for expletiyes and foam. Vide this
mornings Trlb.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

While his band Of insurgents were
giving up their arms Gen Cables wept
Il Is no imputatlon upon his well known
character to suggest that they may
have been crocodile tears that dropped
from his eyes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

Down In Sonora. Mexico. they have
been seeing a great meteor fell from
the sky, and they think It a wonder
The best time to see meteors fall Is
during the November elections. Then
they come out of the political sky in
showers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

President Mckinley enjoys the
unique distinction of being the only
prominent public man 10 escape the
Lii d. contagion. Had he gone to Cam
bridge he. too. would have caught Il.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-25

When an attempt was made yester-
day to raise the transport Ingalls, It
dropped an additional four feet This
was a drop in the basin and NO. IN The
bucket