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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Injured by a FalIino Elevator,

Atlanta, Feb. 24.-An elevator Of the
Temple Court building fell five floors
Friday afternoon, seriously injuring
three and slightly bruising a fourth
man. The injured men are Benjamin
H. Hill, John w. Moore, DR.. w. A.
Starnes and Irving Wiley. The only
occupant of the elevator who escaped
without even scratch was w. H.
Turman, a stenographer in the office
of Samuel H. Venable, owner of Tenn
pie Court building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
snd Mail Through Subway.

Chicago, Fef. 24.-The first mail to
pass through the subway under the
down town streets was sent Saturday
through the tunnel connecting the La
Sale street station with the postoffice.
This marks the opening of the under
ground mail system, which eventually
will be opened between the main post
office and all the railroad stations
The apparatus which raises the mail
bags from the tunnel into the post
office has capacity of 1000 mail
pouches an hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Train Hemmed in by Landslide.

ST Louis, Feb. PA Missouri pas
senger train bound east from Kansas
City, is hemmed in between two land
slides near Overton, Mo. The train
was running slowly at the time and
though the passengers received severe
jolts, none was injured. Before the
engine could be backed out from the
obstruction, a large amount of earth
and rock fell directly in the rear of the
train, hemming it in SO that it could no
neither way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Marquis Townsend Insane.

London, Feb. ..24.-According to the
Daily Mail, Marquis Townsend, 80
years of age, who six months ago mar
ried Gladys Sutherst, and about whose
recent movements there has been con-
siderable mystery with rumors of dis
appearance, has, on application of his
fatherin-law been certified of unsound
mind. The Dowager Marchioness
Townsend stoutly maintains that the
Marquis is not insane and is making
strenuous efforts to secure her sons
freedom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
THEATER SERVICE FOR SUNDAY.
Program Outlined BY Actress Before
Actors Church Alliance.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-In an address be-
fore the Actors Church Alliance at its
annual meeting, Miss Sarah Truck,
leading woman in a theatrical compa-
ny appearing in Chicago advocated the
curtatlment of Sunday religious SER
vices in churches to morning services
only. AS a substitute for the even
Ing services she proposed that church
goers attend a theatrical performance.
There are many persons who can
only attend the theaters on Sunday.
What can they do? The ministers ex-
pect them to come to church, but
the church cannot offer to them the
diversion to which they are entitled
after a long, hard week Of work.
Therefore, let the people go to the
church in the morning and to the the
atre at night"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Railroad Counsellor Murdered.

Warsaw, Poland Feb 24.-Privy
Councillor Ivanhoff, director general
of the Vistula railroad, has been shot
and killed by an unknown man. He
was energetic in suppressing the re-
cent railroad strike, and dismissed
great many of the employees for partici
pating in it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Morris Resiuns Trusteeship.

Philadelphia, Feb. Effingham B .
Morris, of this city, has announced
that he had resigned his trusteesship
in the Mutual Life Insurance compa-
ny, of New York. Mr. Morris gives
as a reason for his resignation the pres
sure of business. He is the president
of the Girard Trust company here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Bankers Select MEETING Place.

Nashville, Feb. 24-At the annual
meeting of the executive council of the
Tennessee Bankers association, held
here, it was decided to hold the next
annual meeting of the association at
Lookout mountain, Chattanooga, Tenn,
June and z.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Woman Is Fatally Injured.

Mobile, Ala. Feb. 24.-At Whistler,
Ala, a suburb of Mobile, Friday night
the horse driven by Mrs Rachel
bound Mobile and Ohio passenger train,
and overturned the wagon. When
Mrs. Thomas fell she was kicked on
the head by the horse and fatally in
jured
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Saved by TeIenhone.

Bedford, Ind, Feb 24-The dwell
ing of Charles Snow, 2 miles from this
place, burned with a loss of SO 600. A
molasses furnace started the fire,
which was discovered by a neighbor
nearly mile way, who called the tele-
phone exchange and the operator noti-
fed the imperiled family, who barely
escaped with their lives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Reichstaq's Action Approved.

Berlin, Feb. 24,-The federal council
has approved the reichstags action in
passing the bill providing for the ex-
tension of the new German tariff to
the United States until June 80, 1907
and sent the measure to the emperor
for his signature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
PEOPLE FLEE FROM
MONT PELEE CRATER
Mons Pelee, In Martinique Is
Again Active.
FLAMES CAN BE SEEN 80 MILES

Stones Are Hurled From Volcano and
the Inhabitants of Island Are In a
State of Terror of a Recurrence of
Eruptions of Four Years Ago.
New York, Feb. 24.-zA dispatch to
the Herald dated Friday, from Barba-
dos, says that Mont Pelee, in Marti-
nique, is again active, and the inhab-
ltants of the island are in terror of a
recurrence Of the great eruptions OF
four years ago.
Five persons are in the hospital at
Fort de France, who were struck by
falling rocks thrown up by the volca-
no. A trading schooner which arrived
at Barbados Friday reported that the
volcano is in violent activity.
BY daylight column of heavy black
smoke several miles high was seen
rising from the crater and was visible
to those aboard the schooner 80 miles
away, and at ngiht the flames could be
plainly seen at great distance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Wanted to Know Japan's Attitude.

London, Feb. 24.--The Daily Tele-
graphs Toxic correspondent says that
previous to Japan's warning to China
concerning the anti-foreign agitation,
the United States government made
inquiry as to Japan's attitude in the
matter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
Eleven Injured in Wreck.

ger train on the Chicago, Milwaukee
and ST. Paul road Saturday struck a
south Milwaukee street car at the
kinnikinnik avenue crossing. Eleven
persons were more or less injured
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
kinu Walks With Cane

New York, Feb. 24.-According to
the London correspondent of the
World, King Edward can never walk
again without the aid of cane. The
Kings fall, while shooting in Wind
sor forest last November, resulted in
breaking a tendon achilles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
louisiana Adopts cuban Quarantine.

- TEOoFV5
New Orleans, Feb. 24.-The state
board of health at it's session Friday
adopted quarantine regulations and de-
cided that the restrictions against Gu
ba and the Central American ports
should become effective on March 15
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25
KOdOl
Dyspepsia Cure

digests what you eat, takes the strain of
of the heart, and contributes nourishmenk
strength and health to every organ of the
body Cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour
Stomach, Inflammation of the mucoE !,
membranes lining the Stomach and Diges-
tive Tract, Nervous Dyspepsia and Catarrb
Of the Stomach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-25

Enraged Mob Indignantly 5emeaned
Vanderbilt Who Drew a Revolver but
Before He Could Use 1t He Was Dis
arned-Mob Kicked and Cuffed Him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Pleasant Point.
FLEETWOOD

Dear Reader, how did you spend your
Thanksgiving, had a good time. AZ
Ter spending few pleasant hours with
Rev. S Nj Beasley at Schade and par
taking Of a sumptious Thanksgiving
dinner prepared by Mrs. Beasley, who
IS fine cook and knows just how to
preside over such occasions. After din
ner we spent some time looking over
heir beautiful and happy home, after
which we visited the school of Miss
Laura LaCroix at Murrell's Chapel, one
of the most interesting schools in the
county. We found teacher and pupils
observing the day in very becoming
manner, Miss Laura has a full school
Of very bright children and it goes with
out saying that she is one of the most
popular teachers in the county.
When the sun was sinking behind
,he western hills we repaired to the
pleasant home of our old friends, Mr..
aud Mrs. Aaron Springer, where we
spent a most enjoyable night and
we're delightfully."- entertained in con
versation by Miss Beatrice, the accom-
pIished daughter of our host and hostess
After reluctantly bidding those good
people adieu 1 returned to Pleasant
Point by the way of Mr.. Hubbard Mar
stons, where l spent several hours and
enjoyed good dinner prepared by Mrs
VI f Marston. remained there until
3 p NJ. From there l went to the
home of old Bro. J H Marston visited
those good old people for short while
and at NJ reached Pleasant Point all
o X, feeling greatly refreshed by The
trap. On my arrival | found that a
church supper had been planned at the
coy home of B p Lumpkins, Esq. OF
he Fernvale Farm 1t was well al
ranged and successfully carried out by
the young ladies of this community
assisted of course by the older ones wht
stand always ready to lend helpint
hand on all such occasions. Quite al
interesting crowd was present and lister
edto a very interesting speech mad,
by Prof. Frank Austin, of Lawrenc
burg, who was chief orator of the occt
sion. He chose as a subject the al
absorbing race question and held thu
audience spellbound for some time ant
proved to all who had the good fortune
to hear him that the Professor is
young man of more than ordinary talent
As the hour hand pointed to 70 NJ tn
guests then departed for their homes
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Comment on Compulsory School
Laws.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT:

EDITOR DEMOCRAT
| have read different articles
on Compulsory School Laws and can
not refrain FROM saying few words on
The subject
Compulsory school laws are alright so
far as other laws are in unison with it.
Now we say we have tn compulsory
law and there comes a biz rain and
raises the creeks, takes the foot logs or
bridges out, (Which ever you choose to
call it) and are not placed back for four
or five days, and again say a big frost or
snow falls which makes it difficult for
he children to cross, they are in danger
Of falling into the water. What then?
Then are the parents responsible foI
their children not attending school? !
NOW we have our taxes to pay and
.here is certain amount for school
funds, and every child that is of school
age should have its portion, and the
only way it will get its portion Is for
him or her to attend school, which every
pareut should be willing for them to do.
But you have your schools to begin too
early to suit the farmer The farmer
puts out crop to make living for his
family aud when he gets his returns for
his labors he will have to take care of
i and needs his children to help, there.
lore his children cannot attend schOO
an 4 help take care of tine crop toe He
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11

Is bound to take care Of his crop If he
has 10 pay taxes which we all know we
have 10 DO.
/ have lived in two other states aud
aud they have the compulsory school
law there. They have their schools 10
begin in the middle Of September and
continue until the middle of April.
School will close here now just when
farmer can spare his children best
Here comes one and says, eve can I
have school In winter on account of bad
roads and bad weather" Now that is
just what / am trying to get at. If you
want TO get up this compulsory law the
County ought to provide better roads
and more convenient ways of crossing
the streams. have read different
articles Of praise on the County and
State, but I'll tell you. you are a back
number on a great many things and bad
roads are one Of them. Your roads here
are mere hogs paths. Let the County
provide better roads, more convenient
ways Of crossing the streams and better
school houses, and have the schools 10
be in session when a farmer can send his
children without interfering with the
gathering of the crops, think every
child of school age ought to go to
school certain amount of days, and |
think that they will.
| might say a great deal more, but |
think have said enough as | am a
stranger in a strange land, although a
citizen and interested in school laws
$. NJ.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Mt. NebO.
CRANE

Mrs. Adeline Willis, who has been in
Indian Territory Tor some time, is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. w II Willis here.
Mr.. Wiley Phillips of Sheffield spent
Saturday night and Sunday here.
Mrs. Ella Smith visited relatives near
Knob Greek last week.
Mr.. T I Gabel is sick at this writing.
Mr.. B!uford Pullen, who is in Rock
wall County, Texas, is expected home
Christmas for visit.
Report has it that one of Nebo's
young ladies was married last Sunday
while out driving with a young man
but before l write any further particu,
lars I'll await later aud surer news OF
it.
Mrs. Lou Hale visited her daughter
at Greenhill recently.
Hibernia and Leslie Casey visited
their aunt, Mrs Lackey, last week.
/ Miss Roxie Willis was in our neigh
borhood Tuesday.
Miss Ida Lackey spent Tuesday a
st Joe.
viii Lilies is working for book com
paDy at present and is canvassing thi
part of the county
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
lis December 8, 1906

JNo. B KENNEDY, Clerk
HORACE FRIERsoN, Atty for Pitt
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
DIR. CaldwelI'S
(LdEatiUel
Syrup PepSin

the better it will be for you.
You can't afford to fool with your
liver, and you certainly can't afford to
be without this great remedy if your
liver is out of order. Don't delay
Both you and your liver will be better
"livers" than ever.
DR.CALDWELL'S SYRUPPEPSI
can be obtained in both dollar and half
dollar sizes from ali druggists.
Your money will be refunded if il
does not benefit you.
Your postal card request VIII bt,ag b. return
mail our new booklet, DIR. CALDN ELL. >
BOOK OF WONDERS" and free sample
those who have never tried tbs ond-r
remedy. Send today.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Nonresident Notice.

w @ Baker
VS., Petition for Divorce.
Emma c Baker
In this cause it appearing from the
bill which is sworn to that the defend
ant, Emma G Baker, ii a nonresident of
the State of Tennessee so that the or
binary process of law cannot be served
on her. 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made, for four consecu
tive weeks, in the Lawrence Democrat,
a newspaper published in the town of
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, requiring
said Defendant to be and appear before
the Judge of our Circuit Court, at a
Court to be holden for the County of
Lawrence at the Court House in Law
repcebug, Tenn, on the End Monday
in January, 1907, and then and there
plead, answer or demur to Complainants
bill, or the same will be proceeded with
exparte.
This December 8, 1906,
JNo B KENNEDY, Clerk
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Jail Delivery
Four Prisoners Take French
Leave of Mine Host Small
wood.

On Sunday night about one o'clock
four white prisoners made their escape
from the County Jail, by saving the
bars of their cells, and going out through
the wall ventilations left by other Jail
deliveries. Those escaping were Hous-
ton Atwell, RUDE Wares, Will Prince
and George Hargrove. Sheriff Small
wood was away on business when the
escape was made. Owing to the severe
illness of his wife Mr.. Davidson could
not bring his bloodhOunds to the chase
and up to the hour of going to press
none of the men had been heard from.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11

Published semi.weekly, Tuesday aud
Friday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Letter

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
post office at Lawrenceburg, Tenn, for
the week ending December, s, 1906.
Braun, Mr. Matt,
Curtis, Mr. Ned
Clint
Elrod, Calvin f.
Falling, Miss Jennie
Gibberman, Nj. n.
Linsan. Miss Louise
Lopperty, Miss Cleo,
McClane, Hugh
McGeene, Mr.. A. @.
Peterson, Mr. A. L.
PaylOr. Mrs. Elizabeth
Simply, Mr.. W. NJ
- -
Taper, r. Y.
Walden, w. L.
Parties calling for above letters will
please say Advertised"
ID. W, STARNEs, P. NJ,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11

1t is noticeable cold seldom comes
on when the bowels are freely open.
Neither can it stay if they are open.
Cennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup tastes
as pleasant AS maple syrup. Free from
all opiates, Contains Honey aud Tar
Conforms to the National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Sold by VIM. Gallaher.
Open the bowels and get the cold ont
of your system, Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup opens the bowels aud at
the same time allays the Inflammation
of the mucous membranes. Contains
Honey and Tar. Drives ont the cold
and stops the cough Absolutely free
from any opiates. Conforms to the
National Pnre Food and Drug Law.
Pleasant to take. Sold by VIM. Gala
her.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-12-11
Christmas Bazaar

The Ladies of the Southern Methodist
Church will have their Bazaar Friday
night, Saturday and Saturday night, in
the rooms over Mechanism & Wallis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-30
Price, $50 An Edward Stern Co.,
prepaid .dd punnsher'

teen several years ago. The petition, the
old veteran declared was signed by men,
women and children, none of whom knew
anything about the 'canteen which, the
petition proposed to abolish. They believed
it referred to a tin vessel which soldiers
carried swung from their shoulders and that
they were signing their names to prevent
the soldiers from carrying their canteens
filled with whisky instead of water.
Commander Mitchell declared that very
many others had signed the numerous peti,
tons under like Misrepresentation and said
practically the unanimous American army.
regular and volunteer, officers and enlisted
men, desired the restoration OF the canteen
"in the interest of morality, discipline and
decency"
It was intimated that keepers of low
dives contiguous to military posts mad
worked hard to have the canteens abolished
and had, it was said. contributed literally
of their money for that purpose.
Capt Geo. West Byron, late OF the 4th
United States Volunteers, said he was a
temperance man, but his army experience
had taught him that there were fewer men
in the guard houses or tried by courts-mar-
tial when the canteen was in vogue. he
added that the vile stuff called whisky that
was sold at dives near military posts was
conducive of assertions. disorder and crime
S. G. Mawson, a retired gunner sergeant
of more than thirty-three years service.
spoke strongly in favor of the restoration
of the canteen, as did Capt. William II.
Mellach. Commander Eberly and others
Under good of the order refreshments
were served and remarks were made by
Capt Orville G. Victor. Capt. Robert H.
Wood. Capt. Homer ]. Locking and others.
| Mr.. Harry Thompson, who was member
of the crew of the cruiser Boston when
| Admiral Dewey won his noted victory, gave
| a thrilling account OF the battle Of Manila
| bay as seen by one Of the American Jack
| ies'' who participated. He spoke of the eff
| fects of the American craftsmanship and
| declared that more money shoulo De ex-
pended in naval target practice.
| Announcement was made that at the nex1
| meeting of the camp, the second Wednes
/ day in December. the annual election OF or.
4 ficers would take place. The nominees FOL
| the principal offices are: For camp COM
! mander, William Peacock; senior vice com
mander, William H. Meliach; junior vice
! commander, s. G. Mawson; chaplain, Ho'
mer j. Locking; officer Of the day, Geo
| West Byron.
| The announcement was made today tina
| the other eight camps in this department
| will also send memorials to Congress favor
! ing the restoration of the canteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-30
FAVOR THE CANTEEN.
Speeches Made at Meeting of Fourth
Immune Camp, S. W. v.

Ringing speeches were made Wednesday
evening in favor of the restoration of the
army canteen at meeting of the 4th Inn
mune Camp of United Spanish War Veter-
ans. held in Costellos Hall. The speakers
were former American soldiers. some Of
whom had served many years In the army
and navy and two at least who had served
their country in both the civil war and the
war with Spain. The speeches were preceded
by the action OF the camp in passing unani-
mously and with cheers motion favoring
the restoration of the canteen to army
posts and soldiers homes. The many SOL
diers and sailors present then signed petit
ton to Congress. urging the restoration of
the canteen In the interest of genuine
temperance" morality and military disci-
pline and good order.
Camp Commander Daniel c. Eberly called
upon Department Commander ]. Walter
Mitchell to address the meeting and he
made a strong plea for the canteen, quoting
from a recent public statement of Gen. Cor
bin who he said was known for his real
temperance proclivities and lack of fanati-
cisu He read from a letter he had re-
ceived from a civil war veteran in Pennsyl-
yania. who described the circula ton OF q
petition asking for the abolition of the can