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Evening star., 1904-02-29

Accordingly the commissioner system was
established in 1874 similar In many re-
spects TO what pertains now. and IN 1878 the
present government of the District was
given by Congress. Under this government,
known as the commissioner system, ex-
emplified and perfected from that OF let4
by the act Of 1878. the beautiful Washing
ton of today has grown. By this arrange
ment the people of the District gave up
their right of representation in Congress
and their right of franchise. Congress, on
the other hand. agreed to assume one-haif an
future. BY the provisions of that govern
ment the President appoints two Commits
sioners. residents of the District, who, to-
getber with a member of the Engineer
Corps of the United States army, detailed
by the President constitute the Board OF
Commissioners with executive powers IN
administering the affairs of the District in
accordance with the laws that congress
provides.
This government has existed since 1878
and is the most satisfactory to the people
of the District of Columbia and to Con-
gress of any that has been tried. The Com
mjssioners through offices created and pro-
vided for by Congress in their general laws,
levy and collect taxes of the people of the
District The taxes are paid into the Treas
ury of the United States and are there kept
in a separate fund for the District of Co
lumbia. They are then all paid out under
the appropriation bills passed by Congress.
BY the terms of the act of 1878 of every
per cent from the District fund and the
other half from the United States fund.
In short 1t may be stated as practically
correct that the United States pays one
half of the cost of the maintenance and
running of the District of Columbia, Wash
ington and Georgetown and the people of
the District paying the other half.
Pride Of the People.
There are two reasons perhaps most
potent for this arrangement. First. the
United States Is a very large property
owner in the District and city, and of
course government property is not taxable.
The amount of this property Is constantly
increasing Every year additional land is
being purchased and new buildings are be-
ing erected. When property is changed
from private to public ownership, and con-
seuuently withdrawn from the available
taxable property. the share of the burden
as borne by this property is then shifted
to the remaining property of the District
under private ownership. But second rea-
son for the United States bearing one-half
OF the whole burden which might not ap-
pear to the casual observer. and which per-
haps is the most potent. is that unusual
demands are made for the Improvement and
identifying and control of Washington. 1t
Is; the capital city of 60.000.000 people and
OF the most prosperous nation on earth.
Every individual feels proprietary pride
in his capital and wants 1t In keepinS With
Evening star., 1904-02-29
The Princeton-Yale Debate.

dispatch from PRINCETON. y. J., last
night says: Princeton's team. which will
meet Yale in debate on March %. has been
announced. as follows: G. S. Hornblower.
1904 New York city: T. r. Good 1904, Den
yer, and A. p. Scott. 1904, Chicago.
This Is the team which won from Bar-
ward last year. The debate will be held
here on the question:
Resolved, That the government of the
United States was warranted In recognition
of the republic of Panama.
Yale has chosen the negative.
Evening star., 1904-02-29
Charged with Murder.

dispatch from Williamson, W. Va, last
night says: Jacob Cohen was brought here
today and placed in the county jail. charg-
ed with having murdered an unknown man.
after robbing him, near Dingess. late Sat
urday afternoon. The unknown man was
neatly dressed and every pocket had been
rified, not thing being left by which ne
could be identified. Cohen was discovered
by party of engineers, who were survey
ing In that section. The victims skull had
been crushed with mallet. All the mans
belongings have disappeared having pos
sibly been hidden in the cliffs near by Sev-
find the property taken from the murdered
man. hoping that in this way he may bs
identified
Evening star., 1904-02-29

of Warren, as delegates nominated Charles
Mccormick of Akron to succeed Dick in
Congress, and indorsed Judge David Rock
we'll as delegate-at-large to the convention.
The anti-Hearst crowd named an Akron
man for Congress, selected two uninstruet-
ed delegates. and adjourned, threatening to
cause trouble
Evening star., 1904-02-29
Mr. BURKETT SPEAKS
Addresses the House on Dis
trict Of Columbia.
HALF-AND-HALF PLAN
INTEREST OF PEOPLE IN I'M
PRovEMENT oF CAPITAL CITY.
Local Taxpayers Should Not Bear the
Burden of Carrying Out
Ideals-Local Needs.

Representative Elmer j. Burkett of Ne
braska delivered a highly interesting and
important speech on the District of Column
bia in the House of Representatives today.
The House. sitting in committee of the
whole had under consideration the District
appropriation bill, prepared by a subcom-
mittee of the House committee on appro-
priations. of which Mr.. Burkett is MEM
Evening star., 1904-02-29

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
Itching, Blind. bleeding Protruding Pies.
your druggist VIII refund money II PAZ0 OHM
MENT falls to cure you In . TO Il days. 5oe.
oe2Gm.w-2
Evening star., 1904-02-29
Bargains i'm Open=stock China.

Rose, pink floral decoration
with gold edge-an exceptional
ly pretty pattern, in desirable
shapes.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-23
LADIES' SOCIAL
Successful Social Function Given by
the Antlered Herd.

The Ladies social given by Phoenix
Lodge No. 38S, I. p. o. e., in O'NeilI
hall last night, was an occasion of de-
light for hundreds. The large hall was
taxed to accommodate the many who
tad been fortunate enough to secure
invitations.
1he early part of the evening was
devoted 10 a musical and literary en-
tertainment and later the chairs were
removed and all who cared TO enga ged
in dancing. And that included nearly
everybody present who could dance.
for the floor was crowded till a late
hour. During the dancing punch was
served from refreshment booth op-
posite the door. The hall was decor
ated with a wealth of bunting of the
lodge colors. The Besse orchestra
furnished the music for the dancing
and also played Bon Voyage" a pleas
ing overture at the beginning of the
programme.
After the orchestra number Mr.. J. NJ.
Jamison. in behalf of the lodge. made
a short address Of welcome to the
guests of the evening.
Ernest =. Wilson, sang a vocal SOLO
For All Eternity" He was accom-
panied ny MIS- -. +. CfaNenS.
"A Jolly Good Song" was a duet
sung by Teresa and George Morgan,
they being accompanied by Miss
WEIGH.
Il Sing a Little Tenor" was a bari
tone solo by Charles II. Christal. 1t
was of a humorous nature and very
pleasing.
Miss Kathryn Daily gave a reading,
the selection being in the Irish dialect.
Mrs. NJ. E. Blystone furnished the
last number of the programme, a vocal
solo. My Dreams" She was accom-
panied by ". L. Strobridge. Eacn
number on the programme was loudly
applauded and most of the musical Sc
iections received an encore.
The evening proved to be all that
had been anticipated and the commit
tee of arrangements is to be consratu-
lated. The committee was composed
of VIM. NJ. Mayors, J. NJ. Jamison w.
c. Foster, a. r. Doris. Vernon Clark.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-23

to San Jose to remain permanently and
make q home.
q" Phoenix said he, is a fine city.
but has not the attractive, all the year
round features OF your delightful eli
mate. Still l have only praise for that
wonderful city. l was all over the state
last spring. l selected San Jose as the
place for me to settle permanently and
l have done So
The doctors have fitted up magnifi-
cent parlors. They have every instru-
ment and machine known to the modern
optician for testing the eyes and fitting
glasses. They will not manufacture.
as they prefer to have all their grinding
done by men who do nothing else. They
have large stock Of everything need
ed by an optician and we bespeak a
searching investigation on the part of
the public.
"The Arizona Republican says: DIR.
Pratt is known as one of the most sue
cessful opticians of the west. His prac-
tice is rapidly increasing. which may be
attributed to his scrupulous care in the
minUtest detail of each case
Arizona republican., 1904-01-23
WELCOMED TO SAN JOSE
Drs. Pratt and Kerr, Formerly Of
Phoenix, in Business There.

DR.. George, y. Pratt and Dr. B. X.
Kerr have gone into business as optic
ians at San Jose. Cal. DR.. Pratt was in
the same business in Phoenix so long
that it was not thought he would ever
leave this town. DR.. Kerr is also well
known here.
The san Jose Mercury. speaking of
the new venture, says:
These gentlemen bring with them
credentials of the highest character.
both from the best schools in America
ard from their former homes, where
they have done a large and successful
practice.
DR.. Pratt has been practicing his
profession for fifteen years. For the
past eight years he was located at
Phoenix, Arizona. His skill and integ-
rity had built there a highly profitable
business and he leaves this all, comes
Arizona republican., 1904-01-23

Ours are the prices that make EN-
dizzy and crowd the store that's always
busy.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-23
McKEE'S CASH STORE.

Infants EiderdOwn Coats
in red, white, pink and blue,
neatly trimmed, have sold
for s. each. Inven- CT m
tory price ............ ..... 0h Cd
Arizona republican., 1904-01-23

Ladies' fine Tan Melton
Coats with fur collars, the
very latest style worth $50.
Inventory price clE
''.-......... .''...-........-..-.......
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
COSTING THE SOUTH MILLIONS.

No greater calamity has come to the
South in years than that accruing to
the farmers and business interests in
general IN the landslide in cotton
values brought about recently. IL is
little short of decentralization, and no
such condition could IN reason have
been ever anticipated The South has
made good crop of cotton and in
,his era of prosperity expected to re"
receive good prices for 1t. But the
effect of the Government report of crop
yesterday blasts this hope. While 1t
is true that a very large portion of the
crop was sold earlier in the season and
at good prices-perhaps the greater
portion of lit is likewise true that
millions of bales are still IN the hands
of the farmers, unsold, and the lost
upon this in the recent decline IN
values will be enormous. Many far
mers here in southwest Georgia had
sold but part of their crop, some of
them not a bale of it. and the effect
upon these is hard indeed. Within
the past two weeks cotton has declined
in value fully ten dollars bale, the
decline yesterday alone, upon receipt
of the bureau report being fifty points
or $3.50 per bale. While the South
loses enormously by this sheer droI
in values, 1t will not be wholly with.
out beneficial effect. Business will
readjust itself to present conditions
and the labor question becomes much
clearer. Another year labor will be
more plentiful and easier to control
economy in all lines will be the watch
word and the South, as she has eyer
done heretofore, will emerge unsca
thed from the dilemma in which she
is placed by existing conditions
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
WEARY OF SECTIONAL SPLEEN

In an editorial on the President and
the South the Allan Constitution
says: "The American people are sick
and tired of sectional spleen and sec
tional nsrrowness. If any existed as
an appreciate factor in the late cam
paign, either North or South, it did
not crop out in the representative
Southern press"
We think this is true. We saw no
evidence to the contrary IN the better
class of newspapers, North and South,
during the campaign. The Constltu-
ton adds:
''Mr. Roosevelt has no commission
from the American people to assume
the role of Saul of Tarsus toward the
South, and he recognizes no such
commission, He has made this mnch
clear, and he was prompt in doing it.
His letter to Col. Mosby brea' he'd a
broad and manly spirit to ward the
Solid South
"Oniy few days ago, while passing
by Richmond en- route to st. Louis,
President Roosevelt told the people of
the old Confederate capital:
al am President of all the country,
of all Americans, of whatever party,
and so far as strength IS given me, I
shall try to be good and decent Presi-
dent for the next four years. The
people of the South on their part, are
borrowing no trouble for the future, so
far as Administration policies toward
the South are concerned.
"They are taking the President at
his word and are meeting him on the
broad and optimistic plane Ct true
AmerIcanism."
The Constitution takes the broad
aud wholesome view which, though
it may not meet the approval of the
little fellows, is en- irely representa- i've
of the best thought and wisest senti-
meut Of the Sou'b.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The leading newspapers of Missi.
"lppl severely condemn the States's a.
n'ne Governors latest performances
al 'ne reputable Southern newspapers
noenn him, even some that might
f'operly be classed with Vardaman,s
calibre and kidney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

A man IN New York, who cou d not
read or write, failed for $119,0 with
assets of $1,000. This will be blow
to those who contend that education is
necessary to the development of sue
csssfuI business men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
a Pleasant Pill.

No Pill ia as pleasant and pos'iva as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. DeWtt's
Little Early R'sers are so mild and eff
fectiYe that children, delicate ladies and
weak people enjoy their cleansing feet,
while strong people say they are the
nest liver pills sold. Sold by w. A..
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Throughout the country today that
great order, the B. P. o. of E ks, will
pay tribute to the memory of departed
members. The exercises in Americus
this afternoon will be very Impressive,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The case of Mrs. Cassie L. Chad
wick of Cleveland, Ohio, is interesting
to psychologists Whatever her pow
ers, magnetic or hypnotic, most of the
common run of mortals would like to
possess them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The proposition between the lines
OF Tom Watson's political program
would seem to be that he is willing to
JOIN with any good, faithful souls in
rebuilding the Jeffersonian Democracy
SO long as he is it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

THE Tifnes~RsCorder Is ths
Onlcial Organ of the Cityof Amertcus,nI
Oncial Organ of Sumter County.
Omcial Organ of Webster County.
OnciaI Organ of Railroad Commission Of
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

1t is not at all certain that the Japs
want to take Port Arthur. They may
be waiting for the arrival of the Baltic
fleet, so both jobs can be finished at
the same time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The Honorable Tom Watson contin-
ues to give his views at great length,
but everybody in the South is too
much absorbed in business to pay any
atteLtion to them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

1t is said that President Roosevelt
set the fashion of wearing the.present
style of low collars For that, If 9th
ing else, he is entitled to the gratitude
of American voters,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The Augusta chamber of comm src5
will invite Mr.. Roosevelt to include
Augusta in his trip south after the
holidays, assuring him hearty re-
ception and general hospitality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Young Rockefeller advises his class
IN Sunday School not to give too much
time to making money. He wants
them to leave the money so the old
man can get it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

1t is not probable that any thing out
side of routine legislation will be en-
acted during the short session of Con
gress. The appropriations Will con-
sumo most of the time,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Atlanta is making all arrangements
FIR President Roosevelt's trip south,
and the Augusta Herald thinks the
president will almost certainly now
make the much talked-of tour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Congress assem- bles again tomorrow,
but the statesmen will do no great
amount Of business beyond making
appropriations and drawing salaries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Price, the cotton expert" seems to
think cotton may drop to y cents.
But Prices opinion upon the cotton
situation Is not banked on very heavily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Americas will spend this week ba-
caring. The affair is for the benefit
OF the proposed hospital, and will
prove a great success in every respect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Parker's popular vote was more than
a million short of Mr. Bryan's. And
Bryan's was nearly million short of
enough for Democratic success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Football is such a popular and
money-making game just now that
the Trusts are thinking of taking
the game into their big combine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The. South lis goingito stick to the
old democratic ship and any attempt
of Tom Watson and others to disrupt
the party will result in failure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Augusta, Macon, Atlanta, Savannah,
in fact, all Georgia cities are ready
to throw wide their gates to the Presi-
dent when he visits the Empire State.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

The new ingalls, statue in the capitol
at Washington is said to be so natural
that 1t almost speaks, but the people
are glad that 1T doesn't.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
AMERICUs. Ga. DEC. 4, 1904.

That 203 Meter Hill looks as if it
might prove Gen. StoessePs long meter
doxology ere long.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
OF GEORGIA.
K ALL w AY.
Schedules Effective, October 23d, 1904.

Arrival and departure OF trains at Amer
Gus, Ga.-Central of Georgia Railway Pas
senger Station. Goth Meridian Time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

THE AMERIoUs RECORDER, Established 1879
TEE AMERIcus TIMES, Established 1890,
Consolidated, April, 1884,
Incorporated, January, 1894.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
Departures.
Arrivals,

Macon. t955pm
From Florala Dothan and ALBANY. 40 3pm
Hartford and Albany.......... d Rpm,
Atlanta and Macon. HlBpm
Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta
and Macon =. ........,.......... Ham
From Columbus, Birmingham and
intermediate points. .............. t6Npm
mediate points op1--na a1
Fort VaIIeVt an ooi"nl .6nam
From Birmingham. Columbus, via
Fort Valley .................... ....e pm
points Dol aio@nS anu inter meuiA. .sWan
EnfauIa oy' m l' .... anu Rpn
Eufauia oy mon' oln.iy ....'lOSpm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
Graceful WOmeI
A Desire ter Perfect Figure is InsspaFabls
Frnna a nua Of the RaautIfIll

A Desire ter Perfect Figure Is lnsepaFab's
from Love OF the Beautiful.
The scent of the violet or rose is al
precious as the lovely flowers who's:
breath they are, and while the lives OF
flowers are brief and we can only enjoy
them for day, the beautiful woman give.
the pleasure of her fragrance to us as 4
permanent blessing. The soft fragrance
of beautiful woman suggests purity
health and elegance; she is the refinement
of civilization; an index always of good
taste and an unerring badge of gentility
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04

Daily. Except Sunday. Sundayony
Sleeping cars between Americas ana A.
lanta on train leaving Americas lJ:2op, ~
and arriving Americas 5:l4 a.. m Cona atCUo
at Fort Vaney with sleepers to 2nu HUN
Savannah.
For further information, apply to
5. A. PRUITT, Agent, Amerlcusi Ia
j, A.WESSON Ticket Agent. AmericnS'G
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

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