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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
TWO PAPERS in SMALL TOWNS.

The Moultrie Observer, which re-
Gently absorbed the Moultrie News,
has the following editorial reference
to the consolidation of the Thomas.
vile Enterprise and the South Geor.
gia Progress;
'tThs Townsville Times Enterprise
of Wednesday announces that com.
bination las been formed by it and the
Sosth Georgia Progress of that city.
BY the deal, Editor Blanton, of
the Progress, goes with the combined
paper and by csntsring fersss they in
tend to make the new paper better and
much more widely circulated than
either has bsen in the past 1t is fol.
lowing the sxampls of the Observer
and the Moultrie News, and we be
lieTe will prove satisfactory and of
great benefit to all concerned.
"There is ne need ut all for two pa
psrs in a town the size of Moultrie,
Thomasvills, Quitman, Valdesta, Tiff
ton or Albany. To ran twe papers
means that neither can pay and often
means that ere or both must be a poor
paper.
"Not Only 10 it Improbable where
there is sharp competition In SMALL
towns, but two papers work hardship
on the community. It forces ths.mer-
chant to increase his advertising ex,
psnsss or ignore enc faction OF readers.
It makes it alMsst compulsory for
many to take two papers for practically
the same news; and further, it often
results in bitter controversies and
personal ana political exposures that
do harm to the community
1.-TWO papers in small towns and ne
paper in towns too email, have 80 often
proven failures that there should be
an object lessen in every community
by aov, these who are ambitious to
get in the business, and who are dis
posed to rush in without knowledge OF
or regard for the poss bility CT sue.
sess."
The Albany Herald adds to this the
following timely sentiment, express
ing therein the views of the Times
Recorder:
The foregoing is trus, every word Of
it. Tive papers in small town create
tive factions, which, In itself, is harm
ful to the community. Neither of them
is tso strong enough to give paper
that would be 8 credit to town, an6
the place 10 deprived of all of the adj
vaAtasss whish one, hustlins up to-
date raper can give. While this il
true, no paper can hope to hold mon
spsly unless 1t gives the best possibl,
service to the people. It's policy nWs
be liberal, fair and just to all, and i
mast work INCREASINGLY for the up
building of its town and section.
Mxst hunt news and disseminate i
iust as though it had red hot eompeti
ten in the field.
"Thers is growing sentiment il
favor of enc good paper in town an,
a consequent sentiment against th
newspaper quarrsls, and spites, TIA
iealousiss and factions whish two pa
psrs usually build up where beth tr
to live in towns not large enough t
supp art them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

The agricultural department experts
do net seem to be at all hopeful of dis
covering any means or method to fight
the boil wesVil, mach less to extermi-
HAts the pest. The experts should net
be SO easily discouraged but should
keep On looking. Nature has never
permitted the existence of an evil for
which she did not provide q remedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

A we'll known clubman entered pc.
lice station and said to the sergeant, Il
would like to have an interview with
that burglar you arrested for breaking
Into my house last night" Sergeant
don't know that | can allow you I'M
less you first tell me what you want to
see him about. Mr. Clubman-Oh,
there's nothing secret about it. l just
wanted to find out how he got into my
house so easily; it's more than can do
at night.-Kansas City Independent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

The name 'IrcquoiG is evidently no
in sSraAee against fire. The Chicago
theatre of that name was the scene of
horrible holocaust AID the clyde
liner of that name put into Charleston
harbor Tuesday with a fire between
decks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Nine Lillian Nordisa. the famous
prima donna, has obtained q divorce
from her second husband. Herr Zolten
Doene, y tenor of aristocratie Kunga
rian family. The Incidental advertise
ment will doubtless help the business
of both.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

john Hay never discusses political
matters away from Washington. The
secretary doss't believe in the sx
penditure of hot air so far from his
base of supplies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Roosevelt would be pleased to have
Fairbanks of Indiana as his running
mate. Why not Mr.. Taylor of Indi
ana? Hes COED rHnAer, and strsn-
uous is no name for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Rockefeller has come out for Rooss
vslt. Doesn't this settle it? This ap
pears to be the biggest boost the HaR
ma boom has received up to and inelud
ing yet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

When q contemplated vacation of
enc dealer caA cause slump Of 300
points in cotton, manifestly the mar
kst is purely speculative. It ia new
jxst ques len of who will be caught.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

The Tifnes-ReCorder Is the
Omcial Organ of the CityoftAmericuS,l
Orctal Organ of Sumter County.
oncial Organ of Webster County.
Ofcial Organ of Railroad Com mission OF
Georgia for tue Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How TO Find Out,

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06


sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

The law strictly allows the privilege
of collecting for legal advertisements
in advance. The public is put on
notice that unless the money accom-
panies the advertisement the same
need not be brought to this office, for
they will not be inserted. There will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Ger are out OF order.
What to Do
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. Ii corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST.. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Ek
and book that tells sxe;5s.s11k. ia 10
more about it, both sent 8 ssss e.
absolutely free by mail :sss ZEE
Address DR.. Kilner & Home OF swampRocs.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer' S
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y, on every bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

~Daily. Except Sunday. sunday Only
Sleeping cars between Americas and At
lanta on train leaving Americas 1910 D, m,
and arriving Amertcus $40 a. m. Connects
at Fort Valley with sIeepeIs to and from
Savannah
For further information, apply to
>. A. PRUlTT, Agent, AmeTICuss Ga,
r. H MCKAY, Ticket Agent, Americas, GA,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

be no exception TO this rule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more about it, both sent
absolutely free by mail.
Address DR.. Kilner &
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
AMERICUS. Ga. FEB. 6. 1904.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
The law strictly allows the priviIes
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06

the leading colleges and universities
OF the entire country might be rep
resented. At the present time there
are debating leagues composed Of
groups Of colleges sucn as Yale, Har-
ward and Princeton. in the east: Wis
consin, Iowa and Minnesota in the
central states. and University Of Call
fornia and Leland Stanford on the Pa,
ciic coast Mr.. Ransom points out
that the type Of speaking. thinking and
debating done In these various sec
tions differs great deal, and he sug-
gests that II would Re an interesting
presentation for the leaders of the
various leagues to meet In St Louis
In q grand contest 10 determine the
national championship. The scheme
has been communicated TO the heads
OF the various colleges and awaits their
endorsement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
Debate on
Lodge Motion

WASHINGTON, Jan. Elm the sen,
ate today the motion Of Lodge to refer
the Carmack resolution directing the
postmaster general to send to the sen.
ate papers connected with the postof
fee department irregularities and pro
viding for senatorial investigation Of
the subject caused a general debate
Clay declared that If the Bristow re
port speaks the truth, the late first as
sistant postmaster general, Perry M
Heath, originated all the frauds in his
office He asked why the subordi
mates should be indicted and the prin
cipai allowed to escape. He expressed
surprise there should be any opposi
tion to the Carmack resolution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
MISS M'kENNA MARRIED
IN WASHINGTON

v
WASHINGTON, ID. G., jan 6 Miss
Isabel G. McKenna. eldest daughter OF
Justice McKenna OF the United States
supreme court, was married at noon
today to Mr.. Pitts Duffield OF New
York. The marriage was celebrated
at the McKenna home, in Rhode Island
avenue, Cardinal Gibbons officiating
The invited guests included the presi
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt, members oi
the supreme court and noted diplo
mats, senators and other important
personages in the official and social
life of Washington.
Mr.. Dufield Is a graduate OF Har
ward university. and for several years
has been prominent In the publishing
business Of New York. He Is nephew
Of Justice Brown OF the United States
supreme court and Is well known in
Washington, as well as In New York
The bride is a native Of San Fran
cisco and made her debut there eight
years ago. Upon the appointment Of
her father 10 the supreme bench by
President Mckinley she Immediately
took her place as q leading society
belle OF the capital.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
Rock Island Road Provides First National fior-
ror Of the New Year
PASSENGER AND STOCK TRAIN COLLIDE
Twenty Killed and as Many Injured Stock and Equipment
Destroyed. Story Of Passenger

train should have been elsewhere than \
on the main line. The El Paso train
was running to make up time, and the
trains came together on curve. The
engine crews hardly had time TO set
the air-brakes and jump before the
crash came, The only warning the
passengers received was the shock OF
setting the brakes and the sound OF
kissing air"
"A Mrs. Hill. who, with her small
daughter, was going TO III Paso. was
in the wrecked car. Mrs. Hill died
while giving her name to the physi-
clan. who was trying to revive her.
The child has not yet been found
Hero Of the Wreck.
The hero Of the wreck was doctor
Bell OF New York City, a young ply
sician who himself was crippled and
Is walking on crutches. Although
slightly hurt as result Of the collis-
Ion. Or. Bell was the first man to leave
the Pullman, which was not damaged.
Struggling heroically forward on
crutches. he Immediately assumed
charge OF the relief work. He ordered
the chair car and sleeper cleaned and
had the injured brought there. where
he treated them as well as he could
without medicine or instruments. He
saved the fireman's life BY tying An
artery with the aid Of & pen-knife and
a piece Of string. He steadfastly ~
fused to disclose his name, and II Was
only partially learned through his fel-
low passengers.
/ Following Is the list of identified
dead.
G. A. Wright, Kansas City. Mo.
James Griffin, Claremont, Mo.
w. s, Martin, DeKalb, Ills.
VIM. Wells, Jacksonville. Ills.
Gail Fuller, Blockton. Ia.
Mrs. Henry Kaiser, Germany.
E. T.. Meyers, Buffalo N. Y.
Fay Fuller, 7.year-old girl.
r. Rankin, name on ticket.
Mrs Conda Nagle, residence un-
known.
Coroner Smith, while caring for the
dead. found $4,000 in bills and drafts
on the person OF one OF the unidentified
dead. He is a middle-aged man and
presumably Texas stockman who.
had sold cattle in the Kansas City
market.
According to the Rock Island on
cials here, s. r.. Benjamin. engineer
Of the passenger train, failed to regard
orders to meet the freight at willard.
Benjamin saved himself by jumping.
Most Of the passengers were bound
through to El Paso. Al 9:15 the train
was again made up and sent over the
Union Pacific tracks to Manhattan,
Kans.. where 1t resumed It's trip over
the Rock Island.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
FRENCH NOVELIST
CtaRiSTENSs IA KITTEN.

PARIS, jan en- Pierre Lott,
whose novels are as well konwn in
America as in Europe, has had bap-
tized in the Bosphorous, with mock
pomp and ceremony. his ships kitten.
The affair took place on board the
French guardship vatour. which the
novelist commands as Captain viaud.
Flowers covered guns and gun-rooms.
the captains quarters were gaily orna-
mented, and a crowd Of guests were on
board. Aft of the ship was erected an
altar to the great Scandinavian deity
Odin. The newly-born kitten was in
a dainty basket well wrapped in warm
wadding. and the grand priest Of 0din,
all robbed in white, baptized the kitten
"Belkis, which, being interpreted,
means pretty girl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
Sheep Herder
Commits Suicids
MAY CHANGE NATIONAL
PROHIBITION CONVENTION

#EoVs1NStt toSs SgsSS EiN HIM
CHICAGO. Ills, Jan. 6.-Oliver w.
Stewart, chairman OF the Prohibition
national committee, is awaiting word
from Kansas City regarding the cash
guarantee promised by that city when
awarded the prohibition national con-
vention. When the committee met In
this city last month and decided upon
Kansas City as the meeting place for
the national convention next June the
representatives Of that city promised
a fund OF $4,000 for. the convention
and were given until today to raise
the amount. In the event Kansas City
fails TO fulfill the obligation, a sub.com-
mittee Of the national committee will
meet and select another place for The
convention. Buffalo stood second on
the vote which decided on Kansas City
and probably would be chosen In the
event change Is made, though Mime
apolis, indianapolis. Columbus and Nil.
waukee would also be considered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
Causes Responsible for Periods Of Depression IN
Various Great Industries
OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
1904 Stock Markets Open nder Favorable Conditions. lmpor
tant Operations to Be Undertaken

New York, January 8, 1SO4.-l9O3
passes into history with few pleasant
memories. To great number Of in
dividuals it has been year Of disap-
pointment and loss. To the very few
it has been a year of golden eyper-
ence to sound business principles and
success only comes from rigid adhe !.
ence to sound business principles AMI
abstention from illegitimata specula-
tion. Those who remained stsldfdst
to well established methods OF finance
and business have weatheiei the
storms Of the year just closed with lit
tie injury; while those who detied
economic laws end yentured On the
untried highways OF success are chief
" engaged in repairing battered for
tunes and gathering together their
scattered senses.
1903 was chiefly conspicuous as
marking the elimination and collapse
of the great trust movement which be-
gan FIVE or six years ago. The coun-
try had fairly gone combination mad !;
both capital and labor emulating each
other in the furious race towards COM
bination and monopoly. All conse-
Quences were blindly disregarded; on
" the advantages of combination re-
ceiving any serious attention, and no
regard whatever was paid to these
huge combinations. Whoever pointed
out their inherent defects, their def.
ance OF natural economic laws, their
ineradicable opposition to human nat.
ure. their socialistic tendencies, their
opposition to individuality, their ina.
bility to suppress competition-who'
ever was bold enough to oppose these
tendencies on such grounds was swept
aside with contempt and indifference
This phaze of the movement, how
ever, was by no means the end Of the
trust mania. 1t received an enormous
stimulus from Wall Street, where the
clever promoter quickly discovered In
the increased profits and power 81
these combines something new to cap
italize. These forced profits, togeth'
er with the premiums paid to origi
nal owners for control of good will
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
Markets
Run Amuck
REPORT OF ACTUAL WAR CAUSES
WHEAT TO DO LIVELY
STUNTS.

CHICAGO. Ills, Jan. 6.--under ex
citing bidding by shorts. who were
frightened at the report OF a clash be
tween Russian and japanese troops
the depression Of consols and the pes
simIsm Of continental bourses, May
wheat jumped 2 3.s to Q IL at the
opening today. At the crest Of the
rise the inevitable profit.taking result
cd In reactions. but much Of the ad.
vance held and the tone ruled strong
May corn advanced I cent and oats
and provision markets are sympathet
ically firm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06

and for promoters commissions, were
the basis OF an enormous oyer-capital-
ization; the new concerns frequently
being capitalized for several times
their actual value. Not less than
Sc, ZOO, 100000 Of these new creations
were made within a few short years,
forming the basis of colossal spec
ulation, backed by unequaled financial
power and launched on an unprece-
dented industrial boom. 1t Is not the
purpose OF this brief review to cite in-
stances of failure Fortunately the
losses resulting from inability to un-
load on the public fell chiefly on those
best able to bear them, the panic be-
ing strictly financial and fortunately
not commercial or Industrial.
Next to the trust movement the
most potent influence in the business
world was the simply phenomenal
boom in the iron and steel trade. The
world had never seen such rapid de-
velopment before This was based
principally upon the enormous de-
|mands Of American railroads, which
have been practically reconstructed
in order to meet the tremendous rush
Of traffic which the nations growth
has imposed upon them. The big car
and the big locomotive necessitated
heavier rails. new bridges and new
terminal facilities; SO that hundreds
and hundreds Of millions were thus ex-
pended, very largely out Of current
earnings, but in many cases, also. by
the creation Of new capital issues. 1t
/ is probable that the heaviest portion
of this work has been done, yet much
remains to be completed, and railroads
will be heavy buyers Of steel to con-
tinue projected Improvements during
| the coming year II prices remain
steady and upon reasonable level.
Another powerful stimulus to the iron
trade was the use Of the steel frame
building for Office purposes. This
meant a revolution in Office buildings,
and the business centers of all our
large cities are undergoing process
of reconstruction which is far from
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
CrimnaIity Of Owners.

CHICAGO. Jan. 6.--Fire Inspector
Fnlkerson today said that the over.
whelming mistake Of the Iroquois dis,
aster was the condition OF the sky.
lights and ventilators above the stage
They were blocked and wired SO they
could not be opened He said but for
this there would have been no loss Of
life. He added: @AIl Testimony given
me forms a story Of incompetency,
blundcrs, carelessness and neglect up.
on the part Of the builders and mana
gers of the theater"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
How Gang Kill
ed and Robbed
TRIAL OF cHlcAco's CAR BARN
BANDITs-pETAiLs OF
THEIR CRIMES.

CHICAGO. Ills, Jan. 6.--Judge Ker.
stems court was crowded today when
the four young desperadoes Marx,
Niedermeier, Van Dine and Roeski.
were arraigned for trial Motion for a
postpUnement of the case and separate
trials have both been overruled, and
II is expected that the trial will be con-
cIuded within week The confession
OF MARKS has greatly helped the pros
ecution III preparing It's case, and the
states attorney appears confident Of
securing conviction Of the four
youths and their sentence to the gal
lows or to life Imprisonment.
Never before In Chicago, and per-
haps never in all the country. have SO
many desperate crimes been crowded
into SO short time as in the case Of
Van Dine, Niedermeier, Marx and
Roeski. Previous to their last arrest
the four youths had criminal history
extending over less than five months,
with the exception Of small offenses Of
larceny. In that time they killed seven
men, wounded several others, robbed
Ave saloons. a railroad ticket once,
the street car barns. and attempted
to dynamite train. Five Of the MUIR
ders were committed within two
months.
The most desperats crime OF the
men was the car barn robbery on Au.
gust 80. Roski and Marx arranged the
details. but Roeski was not an active
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-06
BURNS MAN
ARRESTED
@. H. Heimer, Of Portland Min.
Ing Company to Be Banish-
ed from Cripple Greek
P OLITlCAL NOV {
Action Said to Result From Stand
OF Portland People In Recent
Election

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo, Jan. c.
A sensational military arrest was made
today in the person or G. II. Reimer.
confidential agent of James +. Burns,
president Of the Portland Mining com
spany. The statement was given out
that Reimer will be banished from the
district and it IS intimated that II
Burns comes to his rescue he will be
placed in the bull pen.
Attorney Frank j. Hangs, who rep
resents the union miners and has been
a prominent lawyer In this district for
number OF years, Is also threatened
with arrest, it is said, IL he comes to
the assistance Of Reimer. Il was In
Hangs office that the arrest was
made
The Portland mine he's been operat-
ill continuously with the exception
Of about week siac the strike was
inuuSuiuttut Will uulOu iililtiS. I.Tt5l
dent Burns granted every demand Of
the miners ami there Is no strike
against the Po.t.snt. Reimer, who
was arrested today was the leader oi
the Burns faction in the recent polit.
ical campaign. when the man said To
be the candidate Of the Mine Owners
association for assessor was defeated
after an exciting campaign and un,
ion man supported by the Burns fac
tion was elected.
It has been repeatedly stated tha,
Burns incurred the enmity Of the Mine
Owners association by the stand ta
ken in this battle. Burns is million
aire.