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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16
HON. THOMAS j. sHAckELFoRD

The race for solicitor general of the
Western circuit is creating lively in
terest, not only in that local district
but the people of the entire state are
viewing the fight with more than usual
solicitude. There are several candi-
dates In the field measuring swords
for this high honor, and without dis
paraging the fitness or ability of any
of the contestants. the Times Recsrd-
or unhesitatingly favors the cause of
that well known lawyer and able legis-
lator Hen Thomas J. Shackelford of
Athens, and Clarke county will do the
right and graceful thing to further the
ambition of this yonng and distin.
guished Georgia by sleetinS b m Sc
lieitor general.
Mr.. Shaskelford has represented
Clarke county in the legislature fol-
tive years, and has been prominent
and active in all legislative work. HI
is a man of marked ability, posses
sing the highest moral character 81
has proved himself painstaking ant
honest in the discharge of every pNb
lie duty, and is one of the most popu
lar and influential members of tn,
Legislature.
The splendid work done by Mr.
Shackelfora for the State Uaiversit,
by which it secured larger appropria
ton than for score of years past
alene entities him to the support 0
Clark county fer the position he seeks
His magnificent fight for righteou
legislation relative to the convie
lease system should also be grateful
remembered by his constituents Mr.
ShackeIford has a host of friend
throughout the state who with hir
success IN his campaign, and will joi
! the Times Recorder when it says b
! deserves the active support of tn
. good democrats in the seven eountie
of the Western circuit for the honor
able position he seeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16
JUST BEFORE THE END

What splendid picture it is that he
(Gordon) drew of his life's work Just
before leaving Atlanta for his summer
home IN Florida! He was confiding
to friend. With tremor in his
voice, and the moisture of tears Tin his
eyes he admitted that the end was not
far OFF; that his earthly career wa.
about over. 81 have about lived ont
my usefulness. said he. 4 have
served my coantry both ia war and
peace to the best of my ability. [ have
both suffered and enjoyed the hard
ships and comforts of this world [
have reared family for whom have
given the best of my life, and now, on
the eve of the publication of my book,
which placed my failures and successes
before nay fellows for their criticism,
and admiration, I feel in my heart
that there is not much left for me to
do. I am wholly selfish whom I say
that the dearest thing that life holds
cut to nae is the confidence and esteem
in whish I am held by those who know
me best. might also express as well
my gratitude that I have been per.
mitted to: live to see the ragged
wounds ofwar completely healed by
the balm of peace. To my dying day
I shall be thankful that I did not die
on the field of battle and close INV
eyes upon scene of conflict and
a.rifs and picture of disrupted peo-
pie. Now see peace in every heart.
the bitterness of civil strife forgotten.
anda promise of universal brother.
heed under reunited flag, which is
to-day just as dear to my heart as the
stars and bars under which on a for
mer occasion ri4ked my life,''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

In confirming the appointment of
Buchanan as minister to Panama,
when at the time of his nomination by
the president the office to which he
was appointed did not exist, the Re-
publisaRs gave unbluShins endorse
ment to RooseYelt's usurpation of
power. The king of England would
not dare attempt such handed
proceedings. Columbia States
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

The Chicago Business Woman's
clab has organized dancing class.
. No men are invited, it having been
decided 'that the masculine arm
around the waist is not esthstic. :" The
production of Hen is evidently net
equal to the demand in Chicago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Seine people find it easy to crafty
their desires. Charles Foster of Itha-
ca, n. Y. declared his earnest wish to
be killed by train. The other night
he went to sleep on the track just be-
fore the Black Diamond express came
along.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Senator's Seott's criticism of Gen.
Wood for his connection with the Jai
Ala1 will hardly hurt the general with
the senators. From the West Virgin
ian's account. the game must be al
most as diverting as poker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Senator Dietrich escaped by teeh.
nlcality, and Perry Heath by the
statue of limitations, but ex-CongreSs
man briggs, who is q Democrat, is
fined $4,000 and sent to Jail. Serves
him right. A Democrat who goes
wrong should expect punishment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Three ex Governors have died with.
in a week-Gordon. of Georgia; Brown
of Kentucky, and Foster, of Ohio.
Ex-Governor Bushnell, Of Ohio, is at
the point of Death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Frank N. Chapman, who has done
more than any in the country toward
popularizing bird study, has ju pub
lished ga Color Key to North Ameri-
can Birds, which is an ingeniously
arranged and illustrated bird diction.
airy through which one may learn q
birds name with the least possible
difficulty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

"TAe Chinese have custom of pay
ing all their debts On the first said
the first creditor, insinuatingly.
eyes" answered the editor, "The
Chinese are mighty hard to eivilize. ,
Warrington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

a movement has been started by
Western Democrats for Marshall
Field for President. Evidently the
boys Wanta man with . barrel this
year. -Chattanooga News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

MIR. Bryan is not popular in ''the
east, but he draws big houses. He
can command more space in the New
York newspapers than any other
American, even if he doesn't always
fill it wisely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16
AMERICUs, Ga. JAN. Is 1904.

The real sufferers in the event OF
war between Russia and Japan will be
the proof readers on the newspapers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Be not so severe that you are blamed
for it nor so gentle that you are tram
pied upon it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

A special race of men who cannot
read or write may have to be raised to
furnish jurors in big criminal cases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16

Daily. Except.Sunday. sunday Only
Sleeping cars between Americas and At
lanta on train leaving Americas 10: 10 D. M
at Fort Valley with sleepers to and from
Savannah.
For further informal apply to
). A. PRUITT, Agent, Americas, Ga,
r, II. MCKAY, Ticket Agent, Americas, Ga,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
z ALL w AY.
Schedules Effective, Nov, 9Th. 1908.
Departures.

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, 1904-01-16
The Times-ReCOrdsr is the

The Times" Recorder Is the
oncial Organ of the City ofiAmericus,
Omctal Organ of Sumter County.
Omcial Organ of Webster County.
Oaicial Organ of Railroad Commission o
Georgia for the Sd Congressional Distric
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-16
Arrivals

From Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta,
Macon. ...................... $40 O5 m
FROM florala, Dothan and Albany 40 Us p m
hartford and Albany. ...,,, 81 BAD m
Atlanta ana Macon $500. Il So p m
:, and Macon ;. ..;.:.........,.... *e 10 a m
From Columbus and intermediate
points ;..:........; :........ ..... II 90 pm
From Columbus and intermediate
points ::....t11 20 a m
From Columbus and intermediate
points. ...;......a 80: .......: sig 40 p m
From birmingham, Columbus, via
Fort Valley. ,..............:...... rs 10 a m
From Birmingham. Columbus, via
Fort Valley. ...:...:...... -. 40 O5 p m
From Albany and intermediate
points, .......:.;. ................... rs Os m
From Troy, Montgomery and
Eufaula..... ,,....,....... ........ II SO p m
From Troy Montgomery and
Esfaula ........... 40 10 o m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
A FAREWELL SONG SERVICE
In Honor of Mrs. Golf to be given at
Memorial Christian Church.

\ song service that will be in the ma
ture of a farewell to Mrs. Anna Hazel
ton Golf. who has been director of
given at Memorial Christian church
tomorrow evening. Mrs. Goff is leav-
ing for Pittsburg, Pa, TO join her hus-
band, who has embarked in business
in that city. The program will be as
follows:
Organ sanata ........... Mendelssohn
Andante, AIlegro-Vivace.
Hymn.
Invocation.
Lord, With Glowing Hearts ....
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Schneider
Solo, Mr.. Van Rifer and Mr.. Haley.
Scripture.
There's a Beautiful Land on High.
.............. Taylor
Miss Cora Tanner.
Prayer.
Lord Thy Mercy Streameth
...............-... Rubenstein
Lead. Kindly Light Miss Mary Yaeger
God Is Love ........- Shelley
Solos, MI Smith. Mr. Mietke.
The Lord is My Light 1890. AIlitsan
Mrs. Louise Witter.
Offeratory $4,000. AdagiO-Mendelssoh
Holy. Holy .......G ounod
Solo. Mrs. Anna Hazelton Golf
Callest Thou Thus ........ Mietjke
Miss Fay Warren.
Tenor solo Mr.. Connell
The Day is Ended ...... Bartlett
Anna HaZelton Golf
Hark. Hark Ny Soul ..... Shelley
Solo. Miss Bogue, Mr.. Tarbox.
Postlude.
Benediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Illinois Central Excursions.

To the south and southwest only SIS
round trip, Peoria. ILL.,, Vicksburg,
Miss, New Orleans, La, Houston,
Tex, Galveston, Tex, San Antonio,
Tex. Dallas, Tex, Fort Worth, Tex.
and intermediate points. Tickets on
sale Sept goth and 27th, Oct. 4th and
18th. A grand opportunity to see the
south and southwest. Stop overs per
mitted enroute. For full particulars
write or call on the undersigned. G
A. Smith, Commercial Agent. City
ticket office. 329 Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Direct to Main Entrance

Worlds fair grounds without change
of cars. Commencing with Septs IS,
the Chicago, Peoria & st. Louis Rail
way company will run trains to and
from ST. Louis Union Station via the
worlds fair grounds, stopping at Wa
bash depot, opposite main entrance
to fair grounds, to receive and dis
charge passengers. Baggage will be
checked to worlds fair station if de-
sired. The c., p. & st. L. is the only
line offering this advantage except the
Wabash. Passengers leaving c., P.
& st. L. trains at worlds fair grounds
are within a few minutes walk of some
of the best hotels in st. Louis. Save
expense. time and trouble by purchas-
ing your tickets via the c., p. & st. L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Going to the Worlds Fair?

Your best route is over the Chicago
& Alton railway. All lines of railway
will sell you tickets over this line
whether you decide to go via Peoria
or via Chicago. The rates are as low
as by any line, and your home ticket
agent will be pleased to sell you a
a ticket over the Chicago & Alton
Short Line if you ask for it. Direct
connections with all railroads at PEG
ria and Chicago. Superb day coaches
and Pullman parlor cars, Pullman
sleeping cars and both cafe and din
ing cars. Ask your home ticket agent
for ticket via the Chicago & Alton
Short Line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Has sold Pile of Chamberiain's
Couch Remedy.

I have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than 20 years, and it
has given entire satisfaction. l have
sold pile of it and can recommend il
highly.-Joseph Mckinney, Linton,
Iowa. You will find this remedy a
good friend when troubled with a cough
or cold. 1t always affords quick re-
lief and is pleasant TO take. For sale
by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24

Open discussion upon the Work OF
the general association (speeches
limited to three minutes.)
Wednesday Afternoon.
Devotional service.
Report of committee on Christian
H. H Berry, Joliet.
Address-Rev. John V. Whiting, Ke-
vance.
Report of committee on Sunday
School Work-Rev. W. B. Morris, De
Kalb.
Address, Men O. Glasses w.
NJ. Haynes, d. D.. Chicago.
American Baptist Publishing Com
pany and its Work"-Rev. Robert G.
SeymOre. D. D., Philadelphia, Pa.
Adjournment.
Meeting of ministers wives at Dis
ciple church in round table service.
Wednesday Evening.
Session of the Illinois Baptist Young
Peoples Union.
Devotional service.
General business.
Discussion, Enlargement of the B.
y. p. L. Work in Illinois.
Its Needs and Scope"-Rev. Theo-
dore G. Soares. Phi. D., Oak Park.
How Accomplish It?"-Rev. s. H.
BOwyer, D. D., Decatur.
Thursday Morning.
Women's meeting and workers con
ference held at the First Disciple
church.
Devotional service.
Reports of committees, including the
report of the committee ON Religion
in the Churches, read by Rev. w. J
SanbOrn, Monmouth.
Music
Discussion, The Needs of Religion
and Work in Illinois" Fifteen minute
addresses }, by six laymen:
'Foreignizing Influences"-H r
Clissold, Chicago.
| Vance, Joliet.
For the Sake of Righteousness in
City and State Government"
'Its Needs in the Growing Cities
Morgan LeMasters, Granite City.
Among the Railroad Men of the
State'-H. T. Cunningham, Centralia
In the Rural Districts
| Adjournment.
Thursday Afternoon.
Song and praise service.
| Women's Baptist Home Missionary
society address by Mrs. Nellie l.. Bish
! op. Chattanooga, Tenn.
| Women's Foreign Missionary societ,
address by Mrs. w. f. Hopkins, India
| Music
Home Missions. Topic, Baptist Mis-
sion Work in the Louisiana Purchase
Rev William NJ. Lawrence, d. D.
Chicago.
Adjournment.
Visit to the state capitol building
Thursday Evening.
Devotional service.
Aged Ministers Aid SOCiety-Rev. J
S. Boydon. Kalamazoo, Mich.
Music by choir.
State Missions.
Address-Rev. George Z. Burlir
game, d. D., Chicago.
Foreign Missions" c. Ma
bic, d. D., Boston, Mass.
Adjournment.
Missionary Session.
Thursday morning at the same tim
the regular session is being held il
the Central Baptist church. the VIC
mems missionary meeting will be he'll
at the First Disciple church, corne
lOf Fifth and Jackson streets. TIL
program will be as follows:
Devotional service, led by Miss Ne
lie X. Bishop.
Annual state meeting of the VIC
mems Foreign Missionary society.
Report of state secretary-Mrs. NJ
". Higman.
Report of state treasurer-Mrs. J. 7
caldwell.
Report of committees: Foreign work
Mrs. II. F. Googins; home work, Mrs
F. J. Miller; obituaries, Miss Carri
Z. Perine; resolutions. Mrs. \. J. Stee
man; nominating committee, Mrs.
b. Breckenridge.
Round table for the discussion o
Questions pertaining to WOmen's Fol
eign and Home Mission societies, Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
s4.65 sprinofieId and Return.

From Sept. IS to Oct. Z, the c., r.
I. & P railway will sell round trip
tickets TO Springfield at above rate
with return limit Oct. 8. Trains leave
Rock Island at sos a. IN. arriving at
Springfield 2;55 p. m, or leave Rock
Island at 7:15 p. m. arriving at
Springfield at ! 80 a. m.
The c.. r. I. & P. is the short line
TO Springfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
$3.50 to Baltimore and Return.

For national convention of Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Sept. II to II, 1904.
The c., NJ. & st. Paul will sell round
trip tickets for this occasion for $23.5O.
Tickets on sale Sept. 8 to 10, good to
return Sept. 10. For further informa-
ton apply to p. l.. Hinrichs, CONNER
cial agent, 303 Brady street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24

H. Cook, pastor. Sunday school at 10
a. m. Preaching at II a m, at Art
hall, between Sixth and Seventh ave
nues on Sixteenth street, Moline; also
at K. P. hall, Davenport, corner Third
and Brady streets. Sunday school at
2 p. m. Preaching at 3 p. m. Young
peoples meeting at 4:30 p. m.
Memorial Christian, corner of Third
avenue and Fifteenth street; Rev. 0.
". Lawrence, pastor. Sunday school
at 9:15 a. m. Y. P. S. c. Z. at $50
p. m. Services at 10:45 a. m. and 1880
p. m.
Y. M. C. A. building, corner of Third
avenue and Nineteenth street. Boy
meeting at 2:15 p. m. led by l.. l.
Mcdonald, boys secretary. Mems
meeting at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24

Cheap rates to st. Louis, Mo-, on ac-
count of the exposition, via the Illinois
Central Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
Office, 329 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G.
A. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Stop and Think.

If you want to go to Chicago you
can take one of the c., NJ. e st. p
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At Ais a. M,
arriving at Chicago at 8:55 a. m,
and at 1850 p. m, arriving at Chi
cago at 1856 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
BAPTISTS OF STATE
Thousand Ministers Will Gather NJ
Springfield y X1
Month.
THE PROGRAM is COMPLETED
Prominent Men of the Church to
Consider important Top
les.

The program for the Goth anniver-
sary of the Baptist General associa-
ton of Illinois. which Will be held in
Springfield Oct 1920 has been re-
ceived The meeting promises. to be
the largest IN the history of the as
ISOLATION Over thousand ministers
and delegates will be in attendance
from all parts of Illinois. On the pro-
gram appear many of the leading work
ers Of the Baptist church. Ministers
from all over the state Will occupy
the pulpit at different times during
the meeting. The missionary meetings
will be held in the First Disciple S
church.
The complete program is as foI-
lows:
| Monday Evening.
Pastoral Union-Rev. H. H. Branch
III. D., of Carbonate, presiding.
Praise service.
Appointment of nominating commit
Itee.
Sermon-Rev. Orio ]. Price, Free
port.
i Election of officers.
Il Discussion of sermon.
Tuesday Morning.
H Devotional service.
Reading of constitution and bylaws
by secretary.
/ Appointment of committee on pro
gram for next year.
Appointment of committee on Obitu
aries.
Discussion of the general theme
THE Distinctive Mission of the LOca
Church"
Twenty minute addresses:
Cal "GOdward"-Rev. B. a. Green
d. d., Evanston.
1 CD "Selfward'-Rev. Ransom Har
vey. D. D., Quincy.
(cC "Worldward'-R J. B. Kirt
ley. D. D.. Elgin.
Open discussion, three-minutes speech
es.
Obituary report-Rev A. L. Abbott
d. D.. Upper Alton.
Prayer
Report of program committee, mis-
cellaneous business and adjournment
Tuesday Afternoon.
Prayer and praise service.
Presidents address and appointment
of nominating committee.
Educational session.
Report of committee, Rev. Austin X
de Blois, d. D., Chicago. chairman.
Topic for discussion Ctwenty-minut
addresses): 1.-The Religious Education
of Our Young People the Need of tn
Hour"
In the Sunday SchooT'-Prof. Ell
II
In the Public Schools and Colleges
Rev. w. c. Kearstead, Phi. D., Rock
ford.
Work and Aims of Religious Edu
cation Association. S. Dickerson
Chicago.
Introduction of new pastors-SupeI
intendent f. p. Brand, Normal.
Address of welsOme-Rev. w. r
Andereck. Kankakee.
Response-Rev. Adam Facet, Eas
St. Louis.
Orphanage work in the state.
Election of officers.
Music director of the day-Rev. r
| ". Meigs. Quincy.
Tuesday Evening.
Devotional service.
II -ANlul CSS VI NGitOlllt uhoC -
Humphrey.
Response by the moderator.
Annual sermon-Rev George II. Sim
lmOns. d. D.. Peoria.
Annual collection.
Address. "Anti-Saloon League"-Wi
liam II. Anderson. Springfield.
Music each evening by the choir o
the Central Baptist church.
Wednesday Morning.
Devotional service. followed by az
pOintment of committee.
Report of historical secretary-Rev
+. W. Hicks, TOulon.
Report of the board-Superinten
L. p. Brand, Normal.
Echoes from the field (short address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Sc to ST. Louis and Return.

The Rock Island, on all days except
Fridays and Saturdays, will sell seven
day tickets to st. Louis and return at
rate of Sc. Trains leave at $40 a. m.
and 1920 p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
TipS TO Travellers.

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. P. at
1890 p. M, or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured OF a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Low Rates via Huntington"

S965, st. Paul and Minneapolis. The
C., B. & Q. will have on sale Sept. 2S,
30 and so round-trip tickets to st. Paul
and Minneapolis at rate of $9.65. Re
turn limit, Oct. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, III.

The c., B. & Q. will have on sale
Sept 2S to Oct. Z. inclusive, round-trip
tickets to Springfield at rate of $465.
Return limit, Oct. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24

Salvation Army barracks, 1909 Sec
ond avenue. Services as follows:
Knee drill at z a. LII: holiness meeting
at 1880 a. m; Christians meeting at
p. m; salvation meeting at p. m.
The ReOrganiZed Church Of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elder NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-24

Pastoral UniOn-Rev. II. II. Branch
ID. d., of Carbonate, presiding.
Praise service.
Appointment of nominating commit
tee.
Sermon-Rev. Orio ]. Price, Free
port.
Election of officers.
Discussion of sermon.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-28
Holiday Excursions.

on Dec. 20, II, % and 26, 1904, the
Pecos System will sell tickets t o a
great many points In Arkansas, Lii
nois. Iowa, Kansas. Minnesota, MIS-
souri,, Nebraska and points in the
southeast at the rate of one fare k.1s
$500 for the round trip with limit of
80 days for return. Round trip tick
cts will be sold to local points ON
Dec. "a. rs. 81 and Jan. l at greatly
reduced rates.
Rate of one and one-tenth fare for
the round trip will be in effect to
points in Texas, tickets being on
Dec. %. "a. rs. 2s and 81. limit
ed to January 4.
NJ. D. BURNS. Agent.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-28
Observation Cars for Women.

'Rah for the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway. 1t has advanc-
ed at n leap, fifty years to the
lead, by putting on observation cars
which have compartments for wo-
men.
Ordinarily a woman is pretty much
Of an intruder in an observation car,
when she has the nerve to fight her
way through the tobacco smoke and
timidly pick out a seat which isn't
occupied by the feet of some imper-
ial male being.
There is no doubt about it, the
most effective answer to the man
who claims America to be a paradise
for chivalry would be to dress him
up as a woman and make him spend
two days in an American railway
The custom of providing
10x1O compartments for men 10
smoke in and AKA closets for women
to dress in, three at a time, is a reg
ular air-brake on the progress of civ
ilization.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway ought to be given a
Council Bluffs,
Iowa, December 9, 1904.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-28

next year will be an exciting and in
teresting one in the two territories
There will be an election of delegates
to the constitutional convention.
which must be held al Santa Fe. AT
stitution, another election must be
held within six months to vote on It's
adoption, and to choose state officers.
Whether the constitution is adopted
or not, Uncle Sam pays the freight,
and a goodly sum of money will be
put in circulation on of the
election.-Sunshine.