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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-22

Lay not up treasures in Banks and
Securities that fail, but invest in got d
farm laud that Moth. Doth Not Corrupt
Nor Thieves Steal,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02

some, Why had she made herself s.
bewltching just'at the honr when fat
seemed to shadow his hope OF winnin
/ her?
Il know why you play so badly" sh
said "You are blue about the clcc
| tion.r
sYou have guessed H." b,
Then Lawton related to Alice all tha
| Jim had said. When Ec had flnishc
| lie, could not resist tsc girls sympa
| thetic glance lie plunged, Miss Alice
DO YOU know why want the mayor
otlce SO badlyg"
No she answered softly, toyms
with her tennis racket
1T Is NOTHING 10 be mayor of Oak
vile. but with the salary added to.liy
present incoine.l could ask the girl
love 10 marry me. Alice, do you un-
derstandin
Yes" still more softly nnd with
dropping lasEcs.
"And do you stiIl wish me 10 get the
Office"
The girl blustied. then, looking up,
waived the question
Charlie. I've thought Of q plan.''
- plan to DO what" asked Layton
n little codly. not pleased By the eva,
siols
TO make YOU mayor Of Oakville.
Charlie, / know how YOU can get 600
negro votes"
't'rcat Heavens How!'
Listen, and | viii tell you." said
Alice. laying down her racket with an
air Of importance. Charlie, why do
men drink whisky
"Eecallse they love ii. | suppose
Nothing OF the kind They dfnb
whisky because they are naturally
lazy, Men would much rather eat than
drink but food has TO be. prepared,
while whisky is always. ready, easy 10
carry. never spells and doesn't have
TO be cooked
"Oh. see You want me to give the
negroes d barbecue. Its too Ialc.'
no. moi q barbecue; something bet
ter. What time do the SALOONS eloseg"
a midnight before election day"
And no whisky can be sold tomor-
rowT'
Not a drop. All saloons are closed
by law"
Then tonight at II LucuIlus WI
liams win be powerless. Has Jim Law
renee handful of negroes on whom
be can dependT'
"A handful, yes"
"Then at l o'clock tonight let jim
and his aids go around town and
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02
tumble origin OF Figures.

The science of figures cuts but Il very
poor figure in its origin, the term cal
culation being derived from the "c:ll-
culus.' or pebbles. used 10y the Rom
ems as counters. whose numerals stols
en- from the ancieni Etruscans. seem
TO have been suggested IN the Arst in.
stance by the five fingers mdecd the
term digit" or finger, applied 10 any
single number sufficiently indicates The
primitive mode Of counting The Rom
an Y is only a rude outline Of the 1--WE
fingers or Of the ouisprcad hand mar.
rowing to the wrist. while The X is 4
symbol OF The two fives or the two
hands crossed In al probability the
earliest numerals did not exceed FIVE.
which was repeated with additions for
the higher numbers. 1t is a remark
able coincidence that 10 express six.
seven eight the North American abo-
rhymes repeated the five with the adj
dition OF one. two, three. on the same
plan as the poman VI. VII. VIII.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02

knock at all the cabin doors aud tell
the negroes that Marse Lawton's got a
big supper for them downtown at the
courthouse
Il see; see, said Lawton.
You needn't appear in the matter.
Jim can manage the whole affair" con
tlnucd Alice. Once You have the ne
groes in the courthouse keep them
there til the polls open. Give them al
they can elt ana the things that ne
groes like hest"
II know" said Lawton. "I'll give
them sarlincs. ginger cake, timed
salmon ana watermclonT."
e And ciears." added Alice
Certainly, all the twofers they can
smoke"
Charlie. what Is a twofer3 \ new
brand Of cigar
40. two for cents the cigars that
negroes smoke.
Yes. Charlie. plenty Of two-fers and
bread ana pickles ami cheese aud ey-
erything. You must work rapidly.
Send the omnibus for the negroes.'
I'm charter al the cabs in oakville.
Let me once get 300 negroes in the
courthouse az O'Clock in the morning
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02

reveliy. Tie iced lemonade sizzled
down black whisky fevered throats, and
The sardines, ginger cake and Washing.
ton pies disappeared like hoarlrost be
fore d MONDAY sun. Box after box OF
'.two-fers" went mp in clouds and the
smoke iloating from windows and doors
caye the courthouse the look Of an i'm
mense. plantation smokehouse, and
jokes were cracked and possUnl stories
told till the morning sun came in mt
the wide windows.
Whea the feasting was al its height
Jim Lawrence mounted table and.
breaking the chains Of his eloqGcnce,
made il sncech that buried the fame Of
Lucullus williams out Of sight. And
when he finished by proposing three
cheers for our coming mayer, Mr.,
Charlie Lawtou whose hospitality Yves
enioym dis night, tie cheers shook
the old clock in the courthouse tower.
"Wel jim. we've got ELM" said Dick
Newton when Jim came ont
YES, Marse Newton. an wc gwine
keep en-"
And they did for when Jim had car
ried in Il fresh supply of comestibles
and cigars Newton locked The great
door and put tie key in bis pocket.
The battle was indeed won, for next
morning Dick Newton unlocked tlie
door Of the banquet ball and Jim and
his aids marched so negroes across
the street to the polls III blocks of six.
each With 1 Lawton ticket in his hand
Tho white Citizens of Oakyulc knew
not whether to frowu or laugl at rle
novel spectacle. But when they CON.
pretended the boldncss of the scheme
anu the adroitness With which II had
been executed they laughed, ana when
they bcheld Jim LawYencc's JOY and
pride shining through his romp2ds 50,
lemnity ami Luculll.s' specifies dis
eomflture and ColopcI Jacssoa's sur
prise and dismay they roaTed
When the votes were c5lntc1 Law
tons majority was unprecedented.
That evening Lawfon went % receive
The congratulations Of Alice Lawrcsca
Miss Alice. You stand before the
mayor Of Oakyille and your case win
be tried forthwith said the yoda=
man. with mock GRAVITY
with what am ! CHARGED, your lion.
orr"
with incting electoral frauds"
"My senteDcc%' asked the girl, with /
n dimple and a.blush.
"Matrimopy for life
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02
Van,lcrbiIr and the Air nrnke.

In the Worlds Work is 40 account
Of an interview in which George West
inghousc Introduced to Commodore
Vanderbilt his Invention OF The air
brake
The interview took place in Commo-
dorc vanderbilt's New York Office Mr..
Westinghouse spoke. and Commodore
Vanderbilt listened At last the old
man asked. DO you mc1n 10 tell me
that you can stop railroad train by
windf~
Wei. yes. inasmueh rs air is wind.
! suppose you arc right" said the in
venlor
Then the. great railroad man said
something Ike this: Il have no time 70
waste on fools" And the interviey
vas ended
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02
Ais ,drs ~ ro,,risi.

Burton Holmes. the famous traveller,
tells OF an amusing Incident that oe-
CURED during a recent trip through
the Yello1siono park. shows al
the inhabitants OF Interesting places
are apt to make a distinction between
tourists and people w1o are travelling
for business.
we were riding. leisu-eiy along the
big, fine Government read" said Mr.
Holmes "ehen al a sharp turn. we alai
one Of these inhabitants coming to
ward Us ON mulehack We stopped
and piled him with questions about
the park for ALMOST an hour. and as
We Turmoil ~ 20 be said. Ef ! amt
TOO inauistlre. be you fellers coin
somewhar or air. ron jest a-travelin' 80
Rullstin ads pay7 ASK any met.
chant that has used ifs colcmns during
lie raSt yea.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02

Pagsenonre Fot Sew 1csk snd eastern
: dsobHUtio cities should bear IN mind
that the III nois Central is the quickest route
By many hours, leaving Cairo al 1900 D. m and
arriving la New -Ek at7:s0 the second day.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
rHB ONLY DIRECT LINE TO MEMPHIS
EAsHvILLB. CHATTANOOGA, At
LANTA. JACKSON WILLIE, eA-
yANNAH. ViCKSBUR4
and JACKSONVILLE.
8YOA q. m. 'sIhe Dixie Flyer" henphis
Nashville sad JaoksonFille
$40 .. m. Memphis and New orlesna Limit.
I'd via IA nRhis, arriving in Memphis At esfs
e. N. and New Orleans s.ib p n.
U:sBo a. IN. Paducah and o1ievihs.
Is41 p. m, daily. = emphis and New OTleaa
Fast Nah arriving IN Ae1phis 1t 7:s5 D. N. and
New Orleans AZ ss1o 4. n.
1.4I p m, daily, Nashville, ChstsnooFsznd
Atlanfs.
$50 pm. Msmphls and Nsv Orleans epeois
sFrfveiR Memphis =, Sc p. m, New oflssn
1913 a 10.
GAS D. m. Paduckb End BouiIEilie.
az-faf flfrfnrr ffrreft, sieeFTilE car accrTns
aasdsttuhs era fHTthsy 1uferraaficr, arplT At
Illinois Central rss.sH8ss q as8cn, Oltfv. N.
y " gf-s.. TIT. AT.
q . HATCH a. A. 80
A. HAHsoa ts1z1neeI TfsfHe .shsssI.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02
NJ. YESTERDAY.
Soldiers Medal for Profeasor.

The sultan Of Tnrkey has conferred
On Prof Herman " HilpreGht Of
Philadelphia the Order Of the Golden
tiaklat. Tho orter WIS founded by
AbGul Hapia in $500 md the degree
Is usually conferred ipon victorious
Turkish generals fcr galoy and loyal,
y."
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02

Notice IL hereby given 10 all persons
interested that the CITY Council Of the
City Of, Cairo. H.. having, ordered that
a sewer be built on Hoibrook avenue
from point 20 feet south of the north
line of Twenty-iirst street to the center
OF Twenty,fonrth street. the ordinance
for the same being on file in the Office
Ell the city clerk of said city, and
having applied to the. county clerk Of
Alexander county tor an assessment of
the cost Of said Improvement accord
ing TO benefits. and an assessment
hereof having been male and returned
To HE said court the final hearing
viii be had on the sixteenth
day OF January, A., D., 1906, or as soen
thereafter as the business Of the
court win permit Said assessment il
payable in three installments with in
terest at the rate Of five per centum
per annum on all installments excep.
the lrst. from and after confirmation.
All persons desiring may file objec-
tions in said court before said day.
and may appear on the hearing and
mako their defense.
W. YESTERDAY.
Of Special Assess.
ments
Dated, Cairo, Illinois, December
30th. A, n, 1905.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected TO December 10, 1905.
THE FAST MAIL RoUTB
sbcrteut and Guictsst Route 10
St. Louis & Chicago

;32 M Daly Chieaep Ncstibnle Limited.
arriYing in Chicpgo at II 80 a. ~, connecting
with af ernoon trains for all points east and
north
2:2oa. IN. Daily 81. Lapss Night Limited
arriving in 81. Louis st :es =. M. CONNECTING
at Union Station for al points vest. sleepins
aarB Oman at 1858 .. N.
$40 \. M, Chicago Daylight Express
except Sunday, nskse al stops between Cairo
and Chicago, arriving IN Chicago at $3.50 =. m
$40 a. NJ. 1t. Louie MorDinc Express
except Sunday arriving in St. Louis IT il;s
making ali stops.
II.I5 -. an. 81. I,osis Fast Mail. srri,-
ing in 81. Louis 81 $50 p. M.
1f:f5 n. m. Ctjengo Midday Special
arriving IN Chicago, 3 D. N.
2:35p. m. Daily -. t.oufs Limited. ar
diving In st. Louis OF o5 p. m, connecting
Union Ststion for ksuses City, 0rtahs. Den
yer, San FraDciscs al a al points wosts
2t2 5 D. m. Aiternooa Express. for Ofi-.
Efiaghsm, Nation, Tolona, Uhsmpalga, T.
ozEe. ~ q
400 ,. M Tbebes sccenBodstien.
$40 y. m. Chicago aud Eastern I'm
pFess arriving IN Chicago Of % ., m Ind an
apolis, T:E5 Cincinnati. 80 n NJ, Bunslo. sIH
7, m. New York 7!b9 =. N. Sleeping cars
Chiessp.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-02

Indianapolis, Muncie, Cincinnati,
Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland and
points in Ohio, indiana, and Illinois.
Through SIeepers from, ST.. Louis TO
New York, Boston and Washington.
Trains Leave Cairo as Follows:
No. Sis a. m. Eastern mail and
express. Mt. Carmel, Vincennes. Par
is. Danyile. Indianapolis, Cincinnati,
New York, Boston. Direct connection
With the famous iInickerbocker Spec.
ial
No. 2-2.50 p. m. Mail and express
Cm mi, Evansville, vincennes, Indian.
apolis Louisville. Chicago, Terre
Haute and Cincinnati. $50 a, m. from
vincenncs to indianapolis $50 y. m,
100 p. N.
No. 5f-Local accommodation
Mound City, Grand Chain Vienna and
Harrisburg.
Trains Arrive at Cairo as Follows:
No. $3.50 p. m, Harrisburg. VI
emma and Cairo Accommodat on.
No, 3--12.50 p. N. Vincepnes and
Cairo mail and Express
No. $50 p. m. Danyille and Cairo
nail aid express.
All trains daily cxceptSunday. For
full information and particulars as
to rates. tickets. limits, etc. call or
write Elmer Smith, ticket agent, II.
II. Hardy T. p. A., Cairo, H., C. NJ.
Hilleary, A. G.. p A.. st Ions. Mo.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

among builders Of prices decreasing.
Building material is high now, but there
is absolutely no chance of it's becoming
lower. Lumber is steadily advancing
in price and I don It know where it will
stop. The cost of building will not be
lower, in fact the chances are that it
will greatly increase
In regard to structural iron, mem
Der of the American Bridge company
said: The material has been taken
from stock instead Of from the mill
therefore increasing in price. Already
within the last year there have been
The general view taken by architects
is ably expressed by Fred KEGS of KEGS
& Colburn, who says: eft is cheaper
to build now by a great deal than it
will be in the future, that is in Mime
apolis. / think steel will continue: to
increase for, the increase shown in the
last five years has certainly been
enormous. + Labor, Of course, is increas-
ing right along. Lumber and skilled
labor show, I think, the greatest in
! crease in price. Generally speaking
there is a steady advance in the price
Of everything"
w. j. Keith, architect, is very EN-.
phatic in his belief that the time to
build is right away. Mr.. Keith said:
I.tdo not believe Minneapolis people
realize the necessity Of erecting homes
at once. Everything in the way of
building material is going up as we'll as
the cost Of skilled labor. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

Is s. ~ { > -. 4 81
The question Of coloring the face Of
blocks or walls is pertinent. That the
manufacturer Of blocks should be able
to initiate or match any Of the various
natural stones by the use Of proper
coloring materials is admitted, but here
is point in which practical experience
is his onl y safe guide. All natural
stones are of light color, therefore
tone, rather than color, should be the
object. - - 80 .
Cement, being a manufactured article,
! varies in color according to the locality
in which 1t is produced. Various shades
of color can be obtained by the use of
different cemepts. The color Of the
sand also has much to do with the re-
suit obtained. A blue cement com
bined with light colored sand will pro-
duce a light blue block. The block
maker should SO fa1niliarize himself
with the various sands and cements to
be obtained as to know what color of
stone can be produced without the addi.
ton Of coloring matter. If he resorts
to color, however, her must obtain the
best to be had; must use just enough
to give the desired shade; and measure
his material carefully to obtain uniform
results.
+ Usually coloring materials will lessen
the strength Of the cement; it should
therefore be used only on the face OF
the block, and never in the aggregate
By careful experiments the blockmake1
may secure reliable data for use in his
own locality which will serve him as
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

carried around the building between the
foundation blocks, and those Of the SEQ
ond story, which are smaller than those
used in the foundation,- and last, but
not least, the scattering Of the material
used in rough casting upon the founda-
ton blocks below, quite obliterates the
joints between these, and renders nuga-
tory the effort to individualize the sew
eral portions of the work.
Patient, painstaking, bush hammering
of each block might help some, but that
would involve an expense which would
conflict with the idea Of economy which
seems to have been uppermost.
This particular subject>win be passed
with a parting reference to the sun
kindest cut Of ALL an attempt on the
rear, to color the foundation stone with
vivid red oil paint. This properly
suggests "the limit "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
ccoMPLsHED FACT LAKE STREET NEAR NcoLLET Av

~ &
hoped FOR, and would probably have
turned down the suggestion offered in
the pen drawing supplementing the
photograph of his building. I might not
have been able to pursuade him that
another story-the same roof covering
both floors-the increased attractive
ness and foundation upon which he
might carry his structure upwards to
ten stories if need be, would justify an
initial increase in cost. 49,. ...s,.....
He cannot prevent the increased valu-
alton Of his ground rent, and the conse-
quent increase in his taxes, nor can he
hope for an increased rental value to
offset the memorable demands Of the
assessor. 49, -..sl.-.-......ae, ,..s.... p,
Not far from the Lake street building
shown here is another now in process Of
construction on West Twenty fifth
street, between Pleasant and Grand ave-
nues. A photograph of this is also
given, that the reader may compare the
fact with the description.
s. We will pass the question of design,
for, as will be perceived, it is entirely
negative, but an honest attempt has
been made to break away from the
dreary monotony OF the walls on Lake
street. In the foundation, the idea of
strength is introduced in the increased
size Of the blocks used from the grade
line to the sill course of the first story
windows
This was good beginning. From the
sill course to the bottom Of the second
story windows the wall is monolithic,
the surface finished in what is techni,
cally known as rough-cast. This method
Of wall finish is admirable when done by
a mechanic, but in this instance, the
handling has marred the two sill courses
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
tLET'S BE REASONABLY

In editorial comment last week the
Improvement Bulletin urges "Let's be
reasonable It says: &c.,,
"The unfortunate hotel disaster in
Minneapolis, last week, is producing
the usual crop Of reckless misstatements
regarding the precautions which should
have been taken, and also those which
should now be taken. Unfortunately
the good effect of such -lamentable &C.
currence is too often obscured by too
much reactionary demand This is OBJ
structed in various ways, including the
opposition of those who would be af-
feeted financially. r .Z>..,s. -.:.
'tIt would seem to be better way
to proceed in such matters to have a
commission of experts in construction
and technically well qualified, to de.
wise layout Of necessary accompani-
ments to any hotel structure, fitting the
needs to, the varying heights erected
Then let the city government base a
sensible ordinance upon such require.
ments. This should make an ordinance
which ought not to be weakened by the
! attacks Of those whom it would affect
financially, nor one which would 90 tc
extremes in the addition of unnecessary
expenses in construction. - =,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

Wednesday noon. He was looking about
the long tables in the Hotel Nicollet
dining-room at which were seated over
100 of the men who make it bust
ness to move real estate. It was an i'm
pressive sight to him and it is probable
that the firm will be represented at the
monthly luncheon meetings Of the board
In the future. - = 80 ~
The real estate gatherings are al
ways marked with a good attendance
and the results Of the interchange of
ideas over the monday meal are good
The annual gathering last week had
very optimistic tinge and the members
expressed the general opinion that a
good year was in sight.
| w. Y. Chute, the new president, said
that he had just returned from a trip
! found conditions bright. He spent
Thursday in st. Paul, where he made a
general round Of the real estate offices
and found that, after quiet winter,
the conditions were about the same as
in Minneapolis, with an opening for an
excellent season. In Minneapolis he
finds probably 100000 Of large build
ings already on, with prospects for con-
tracts at once for many more build
lngs. The new president is decidedly
optimistic. e. :,
T. 4u4lu sdVCuu6 received
hearty Endorsement at the meeting and
signatures to a. petition addressed to
the city council were secured without
effort. The contribution was almost
unanimous. The matter Of loan commits.
sions will be thoroly sifted by special
committee. It was proposed that the
board secure an appeal Of a recent de-
4 cision affecting an earnest money con.
tract, but the plan was abandoned in
favor of action by the executive com,
mittee to secure uniformity Of forms
as well as one that will stand all tests
In addition to the list Of officers al.
ready published, chairmen Of commit.
tees were elected ais follows: Execu.
tive committee, w A. Eggleston; mem
bership, NJ. F. Schutt; legislative, w. H
Gould; arbitration, G. ". Wells; valua
ton, w. L. Badger; press, Horace
Lowry; call board, F.4P.: Nicoll.
Secretary H. F. Newhal states that
the officers and committee chairmer
will get together Monday to make uI
the committee list. The retiring anc
} the new presidents are members ex
i oficio of the executive committee.
+ Attention was called, in the annua
reports, to the advantages offered by
the board to members in its valuation
committee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
THE
Edn,ur,dG w alton
AGENCY
500 HENNEPIH AVENUE

$55O-Lot r. block Cole Add 10th Ave between
Oath SITS; front; with all improvements street
and paid for
$6OO-Lots 16 H. Sub No a. containing about
the and 51st St. facing and
$11OOOA Of Third Ave SE paying 10
cent the investments They first class renters,
within walking distance from and the milling
5OTwo lots Smelling Ave- between Seth and 37h Ss west
'front.' 5Oxl5O each Easy will discount 10
for cash.
$175O158 Goth Ave N wostoy business block which will rent
for $27 month Can be first class repair for $780, and
will then 10 per cent on the investment.
$35OLo block H. nnehaha Add backing west Longfeow
Ave between 31 and 32d Sts city and paid for lot
50x125 feet to alley.
$25OLo TO- block IT, Remngton 3d. Adrich Ave between
39th and 10th Sts front 42x25
Bryant Ave. line.
$75-Lot block Boston Ave- ADD
and 44th Sts east front 42x126 feet a 12-foot alley
$5OO-Los and TO- block 49, First Division Remington Park
Vincent Ave- I'd and Sd lots inside 42d St. 6x152 feet each
$35O-Lot block Hus Add 25h Ave between 36h and
9th Ss lot 49x122 feet alley barn. large
good well
$95O3329 I'd St. house. good newly painted
-. Will sell on payments.
$125Good feet 36A Ave between Dist and 22d
Aves facing north. A good lot and cheap
$25Fne lot 32d Ave between Adch and Bryant 4O20
to an alley; city water in and paid for.
$3OO-To 406 each Jefferson ST. Me- between Goth
and 9th Ave facing east. Five blocks from car line
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

that the causes are local and follow his
own conclusions.
There is another point, apart from
the question Of color, which he will
do well to test carefully, and that is the
addition of a small quantity of thoroly
hydrated lime, that is, lime which has
been Stacked for a long time, will give
him block much lighter in its natural
color than the use Of cement alone as a
binder. It will also make stronger
block and increase its waterproof quail
tiles. ~