davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
DANGER IN MAKING a CHANGE.

The old timers go. The defeat
of Congressman Bankhead for re-
by Hobson, in the
Sixth Albania district, will at the
end of the present congress take
from the house the ranking demo
cratic member in point of continu
Gus service. Colonel Bankhead is
serving his tenth term and will
have finished twenty years ofccn-
tinuous service when Captain Hob
son succeeds him ON March 4, next.
Naturally, Colonel Bankhead is
one of the most influential demo
Gratis in congress. He is the rank
ing minority member of the com
mittee on public buildings and
grounds and, next to Mr.. Lester,
the ranking minority member of
the committee on rivers and har-
bors, His influence comes of his
long experience and his committee
ranks.
The Sixth Alabama district now
dispenses with this advantage and
deposes the member with power
and influence for a man who will
have to commence at the bottom
and serve many years before he
can hope to attain rank approx,
mating Bankhead's.
We are pointing oHt the mista
ken consideration which induces
some people to depose experienced
legislators. There are men WHO
think the locality of ones resi-
dence is an important matter; that
each county is entitled to an honor
for a while; that one man has en-
joyed his share of public honor
and should make way for some
one else.
1t, is all a mistake from the
standpoint of the public welfare.
The congressional office is after all
one of important business aspects.
If the man is capable, honest and
industrious, it makes little differ
ence which county he comes from.
If he has served long enough to
gain experience and influence, the
political reward phase of the Office
is simply absurd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
NOTHING MATTER WITH GEORGIA

There is nothing the matter with
Georgia, Notwithstanding what
some politicians are saying on the
subject. In the peach belt the
trees are loaded with fruit. Pos
sibly there are not so many peach
es on the trees as there would have
been except for the cold snap, but
the crop will be full and the quail
ity of the peaches will be i'm
proved by the deficiency of guam
tity. In Stewart, Webster and
Sumter counties-only a small
part of the peach region-the or
chards look especially fine, and
the same could doubtless be said
of many other counties. The crops
of cotton, corn and oats look well,
despite the dry weather. Bacon
is plentiful in many localities and
there is still a good supply of last
years corn and fodder.
In some parts of TatnaIl county
bale of sea island cotton to the
acre is the crop, and around Glen
vile the farmers claim that they
do better than that.
A trip through wiregrass Geor
gia will cure anyone of the wrong
idea that the state is not all right,
materially as well as politically
Savannah News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

The telegraph operators at San
Francisco deserve all praise.
Amid the excitement and damage
and danger caused by the earth
quake and with fire and smoke and
the crumbling walls all around
them they remained steadfastly at
their posts and gave to the world
the news of the great disaster. 1t
was an inspiring exhibition of f.
deity to duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

According to the different cor
respondents of the Atlanta News,
Judge Russell will soon have a
large Job lot Of Hoke Smith but
tons on hand, given him by dis
gusted followers of this gentleman.
He got twenty eight in Sylvester
Thursday and a large number at
Ashburn Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

That was an excellent speech
John Sharp Williams made in the
House on the tariff. 1t was an I'M
comfortable day for the stand-pat-
tiers. Mr.. Williams is one of the
few Democratic members well post
ed on the tariff question.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
Falls Into Tub of Hot Water.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 30.-As a result
Of falling into a tub of boiling water
Walter, the 3-year-old son of Mr.. anG
Mrs. w. B. Young, Jr., is dead. The
little fellow was playing about the
yard, and went near a pot Of hot water
which the servant had prepared to
scald a goose, when he fell into the
tub,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

Darien Gazette. Those who think
that Col. Estill is in the race for
his health should just keep their
eyes on him for the next few months
if they want to see a man who is in
dead earnest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
AMER1CUs, GA. MAY 8, 1905.

Every citizen of Americas should
take an interest in tree planting.
We must leavethe next generation
something else besides maturing
bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

The Atlanta populist organ con-
tinues in its rage tognash its gums
at the action OF the state executive
committee but, fortunately, no one
takes seriously any statement that
it makes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

Southern Field: Col. Estill says
Atlanta wanted advantageous
freight rates over other and rival
cities in Georgia; and that is what
ails HOke Smith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

The Springfield Republican says:
''There is only one way to revise
the tar1ff-vote the democratic
ticket" And right there truth
smashed the bulls eye to flinders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

Thirteen hundred d. A. r. del
egates shook hands with the pies
ident and not one attempted to
kiss him. We presume the At
lanta delegates were not present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
: DAILY. : Except SUNDAY.

Sleeping cars between Americas and At
Ianta on train leaving Americas 10:25p, m,
at Fort Valley with sleepers to and from
Savannah.
Parlor car for Atlanta on train leaving
Americas at i:46 D. m. Parlor car for AL
bany on train leaving Americas at 2;07 D. N.
For further inform ation, apply tol 4as~
j. T., HIGHTOWER, Agent, Amerlcns, Ga,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

Booker Washington says the ne
grOes are following his advice. If
that be true somebody ought to in
vent a process to convert Booker's
advice into bull tongue plows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

The cYnic is an Individual whose sell
esteem is in direct reverse ratio to his
intrinsic excellence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

OAcial Organ of thelCity of Americas,
Omcial Organ of Sumter County.
ORac1al organ of Webster County.
on1cial Organ of Railroad Commission of
Georgia for.the.sd Congressional District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

STOP, WOMAN!
AND CONSIDER -
THE ALL.
IMPORTANT FACT
ST. y
That in address
ham you are con-
fiding your private NJ
ills to a woman
a woman whose expert A!
ence with women'S dis I
eases covers q great
many years.
Mrs. Pinkham is the
daughter in law of
Lydia E. Pinkham, III
and for many years IN
underher direction, AA
and since her de- NzWHZNN9A1M
cease, she has been MWNjMXNsEk\V1
advising sick wo- FMTXN2NNWVl NV
men free of charge. \ iM Wt5
Many women
suffer in silence and drift along from
bad to worse, knowing full well that
they ought to have immediate assist
ance, but a natural modesty impels
them to shrink from exposing them
selves to the questions and probable
examinations of even their family
physician. It is unnecessary. Without
money or price you can consult wo-
man whose knowledge from actual ex-
perience is great.
Mrs. Pinkfam's Standing Invitation.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are received,
opened, read and answered by women
only. A woman can freely talk of her
| private illness to a woman thus has
been established the eternal confidence
between Mrs. Pinkham and the women
| of America which has never been
| broken. Out of the vast volume of
experience which she has to draw from,
it is more than possible that she has
| gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. She asks nothing in
return except your goodwill, and her
advice has relieved thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish
if she does not take advantage of this
| generous offer of assistance
If you are i'll, don't hesitate to get a
bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham' egetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pink.
ham, Lynn. Mass, for special advice
| When medicine has been successful
in restoring to health so many women,
you cannot well say, without trying it.
II do not believe it will help me-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
Departures.
Arrivals,

From Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta rtEJ
Macon. .................... -. 40 ~ y N
From Lockha ri, Dothan &Albany. 40 IS m
Lockhart, Dothan and Albany Il 40 2 m
Atlanta and Macon. S2W p N
Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta
dnu MACON ....sssss.. $500. 70 III u
intermediate points. :. ........... TO so pm
termediate points. ................41 90 N
From birmingham, Columbus, via
rOFL dliey. Observation-Disclosures. 70 III IA
Fort Valley .............. .1 $40 2Opm
From Albany and intermediate
pO4QIo. s....s..s ..s....sssss..s.... y 20
EufauIa. .......,.....e...... -. rBp
Eufauia ........:.. ....."1O25p
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

Not Always a Sign.
"Knowit must be one of the brightest
and best Informed men in town"
why do you think sor
Because understand he is running
an intelligence Office" -Dailas News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
Schedules Effective, February 4th, 1875

Arrival and departure OF trains at Ameri
Gus, Ga.-Central of Georgia Railway Pas
senger Station. Goth Meridian Time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-03

Close connection at Cordele for ali points
uorth and south. At Colu mbus for an
points west, and at Montgomery for
New Orleans, Mobile, all Texas points and the
southwest and northwest.
For further information as to schedules
rates, ETC., to points beyond our line, apply to
E. B. EVERETT, Agt, Americas, Ga.
w. P. SCRuGGs, T. P A., Savannah
D1As. F. STEWART. A.G.P A, Savannah.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28

FIVE DAYS AFTER THE EARTH
QUAKE AND FIRE CITY BE-
GAN TO RISE AGAIN.

San Francisco, April 25-The new
San Francisco which will rise from the
ashes of the old was in it's first stages
OF rebuilding Monday After five days
OF confusion and almost superhuman
effort on the part of citizens of Cali
fornia's metropolis, the great task of
sheltering, feeding and otherwise car
ing for the homeless thousands, COM
plete order has been re-established and
attention turned to the future.
Throughout the great business dis
trict, where, the devastation of the
flames was the most complete, walls
are being RACED, buildings that had not
disintegrated before the intense heat
are being inspected with the view of
re-occupancy, and even ground is be-
ing cleared for the immediate construc-
tion OF some sort Of building in which
to resume business at the earliest pos
sible time. In short, confidence has been
restored
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
THROUGH


following 'front.' the
To the PubicAer
OF American
of the
100000 appropriated appropriated
Francisco l wish make the following
Contributions both and in kind
relief
less there
will
people whom most be desired they should reach
ona Red
Edward Devne general secretary the charity organization
vine will work in conjunction with Judge Morrow United States
Ninth
Funston has already been directed with
the Pacific will at himself
vine well with the judge the of California
Francisco anything the administration
he will assist all
H.
H. secretary treasury Washington
brought to the
consignment
all Mr. Keep then
be teegraphed o Devne the
"(Sgned), THEODORE
White April o. 1906"
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28

in many blocks the flames destroyed
squares to the west of. that thorough
fare. The Van Ness burned district runs
northerly to Greenwich street, which is
a few blocks from the bay. Then the
boundary goes up over Telegraph hill
and down to that portion Of the shore
that faces Oakland. Practically every
thing in the district bounded by Market
street, Van Ness avenue, Greenwich
street and the bay Is in ashes. On the
east side of Hyde street hill the fire
burned down to Bay street and Mont
gomery avenue, and stopped at that
intersection. All south of Market street.
with perhops some exceptions in the
vicinity of Pacific Mill dock, is gone.
This section Is bounded on the north
by Market street, and runs south to
Guerro street, goes out that street two
blocks, turns west. to Dolores, runs
west six blocks to about Twenty
taing in four blocks on the other side
of Dolores. The fire then took an ir-
regular course scuthward as,s far as
Twenty street and going down that
way to the southerly bay shore.
From the tower of the Ferry house
one looks ont over smoldering ruins
which extend for two miles in every di-
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28

rection. Where there were broad thor
ougfares there are now debris-strewn
lanes.
Burying the Dead.
The number of lives lost will never
be known. The dead were found where
the fire ragged the fiercest, and Wnere
the greatest damage was done by the
earthquake. Many were killed by the
collapse of lodging houses, and in the
cheap tenement structures that went
down. Many were pinned under the
ruins and suffered death by fire. 9th
ers were killed by falling debris after
they had reached the street. There
were some who died from shock, fright,
exhaustion. or were killed fighting the
fire. Many were crushed to death IN
the crowds, and others were shot
down by the military and police. For
fear that so many dead would create
pestilence the work of burying the
dead was rushed. The military au-
thorities pressed into service able
bodied men and set them to work dig
ging trenches in the sand, and placing
Is bodies in trench, covered them
over. Record was kept Of the names OF
those who could be identified by means
of papers, etc., found, and by other
means But there were many un-
known, simply charred pieces of flesh
and bone, and sometimes there was
only the head, or the trunk, or an arm
or leg left.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
ALL HEADS BOWEDIN PRAYER
Grateful For Opportunity to Express
Thanks For Preserva-
tiOn.

San Francisco, April 23-On the
steps of shattered churches and on the
green slopes of parks and cemeteries
he people of San Francisco assembled
at the usual hours for religious services.
Grateful for The opportunity to public
ly express thanks for their preservation,
and anxious for the words of cheer and
comfort that will carry them through
future trials, the people assembled in
even larger numbers than is customary.
There was no distinction as to sect or
denomination, the gatherings including,
as a rule, large percentage of the
families camping or residing in the vi
cinity.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28

donated. Congress gave $2,500,000 and
prominent members announced that
they stood ready to vote more. Presi-.
dent Roosevelt issued proclamation
calling on the American people to give
generously. and gave. $1,000 himself.
Rich men opened their purses.
Only one week after the earthquake
the contributions for the relief of the
sufferers had reached a total of $1S,-
600, 900, and were still coming in. 1t
seemed as though the people had just
started to give, for the relief was COM
ing from smaller cities and towns, viii
lagos and hamaets, in $50 and $1,000
Jumps. At first the limit was set at
$4,000, 900, but eight days after the
disaster that amount had been reached,
and the fund was still growing. 1t is
the greatest relief fund the world has
ever known. When the people of for
eign countries offered aid, President
Roosevelt kindly declined, ,,stating that
the United States was able to afford
all the relief necessary.
Relief trains, loaded with food and
clothing, were hastily dispatched, and
by Friday morning were speeding
across plain and through the noun
tains toward the city of ashes by the
Golden Gate.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
Bank Vaults Entact.

Although the bank buildings were
destroyed, their vaults remain intact.
valuable papers and money are pre-
served. The same is true of the safes
or business houses and mercantile
firms of every description. Their books.
valuable papers and insurance poli-
cies are not even scorched.
Foreign Aid kindly Refused.
IN a message to congress the presi-
dent said: very generous offers have
been made to assist us by individuals
or other countries, which requests. how
ever, | have refused, as in my iude.
ment there is no need of any assist
anco from outside our own borders
this refusal, of course, in no way les
senlng our deep appreciation of the
kindly sympathy which has prompted
such offers"
Financial Problem Is Great.
Fire underwater in session at Oak.
land place the damage at $3.50 900 600
according to the statement of one mem
Der. who would not personally be
quoted. 1t makes the San francisco
disaster ten times the financial size OF
the Baltimore fire, which crippled some
companies. Two grave questions are
acknowledged, the losers getting pay
and the companies standing the shock.
This offers the first perpiexing finan-
cial problem Of the disaster.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
Want Militia Withdrawn.

San Francisco, April 26.-By request
of the citizens relief committee Gov.
Pardee has withdrawn the state mi
litia. This is the sequel of the fatal
shooting of Mr.. H. S. Tilden, a promi-
nent citizen by an inexperienced
guard. Mr.. Tilden was on his way home
in an automobile, and was flying Red
Cross flag. Mr.. Tilden died instantly,
and two others of the party were in
jured. Gen. Funston joined in the re-
quest that the militia be removed The
shooting of Mr.. Tilden has resulted in
the organization of vigilance COM.
mittee, the first in San Francisco since
the early Sos
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28

| The plants of the great newspapers
were completely destroyed. But in
Oakland they issued a combined edi-
ton. 1t gave fairly good account of
the fire; but on Friday they, were ap-
! pearlng separately, reduced in size, but
| evidence that it takes something more
than earthquake and fire to permanent
| ly knock out a great American daily.
No man in the American army was
ever called upon to face a greater prob
lem than Gen. Funston. In charge of
the rescue camps, he was confronted
with the fact that sanitation was es-
sential to prevent epidemic By Sat
urday morning there was food in plenty.
and there was drinking water for all
Arrangements were quickly made to
cart away refuse, the camps were kept
clean AS possible, and rich man and
poor man was forced to do his share
Many men, who few days before were
arrayed in rich cloth and fine linen. car
ried buckets of slop and garbage. But
through it all there was a Willingness.
cheerfulness and hope of a brighter
tomorrow.
In the rescue camps babies were born.
In tents they came into the world, al
most every hour day and night.
Not all the people were cared for in
the rescue camps. Fifty thousand were
sheltered and fed in Oakland. Homes
were thrown OpeA, and no home was too
grand or too humble to refuse succor
to the distressed. Others streamed out
into the country. seeking shelter and
aid Thousands left by rail, going to
other towns and cities.
China Town" was entirely DESTROYED.
The inhabitants fed to Oakland and
other places. The belief was expressed
on all sides that when the new San
Francisco is built it will be with that
"sink hole" left out. The wickedest
spot on earth" has been wiped out, the
earth on which it stood rendered and
purified by fire.
Burned Boundaries.
Those acquainted with San Francisco.
or those who have a good map Of the
city, can gain some idea of the ex-
tent of the territory burned over: The
ruined section is practically bounded on
the west by Van Ness avenue, although
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
Many Leaving City.


Realization of the fact that it
will be many weeks before the
city can be restored to any SEM
blance of its former condition.
and that their presence would but
add to the difficulties already
prevailing, thousands of persons
are daily leaving the city to find
temporary homes elsewhere. Ev-
cry surrounding town and city
not suffering from the earth
quake has opened its doors to
those who seek shelter and assist
ance. Thousands of other refugees
have left the city for distant
points in the east, where they
have relatives who will care for
them. Not a few people have
abandoned the city for good, in
the fear Of a repetition of the
calamity which robbed them of
their homes and fortunes. Among
this class are to be found many
foreigners, who have shaken the
dust of California from their feet
forever, and departed for their old
homes across the ocean.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
GREAT INSURANCE LOSSES
FIRE INSURANCE MEN RADI-
CALLY REVISE ESTIMATES.
General Opinion That the COmpa-
nies VIII Have to Pay Out
Fully $1OO,OOO,OOO s.

New York, April 24.-Fire insurance
men have radically revised their esti-
mates of the losses the various COM
panies will have to pay as a result of
the great confiagration in San Fran
cisco. On Thursday it was believed
that the total loss to the insurance
companies would run somewhere be-
tween 100000 900 and $4,000, 900 1t is
the general opinion that the companies
will have to pay out fully 100000 900,
and a few men make estimates running
as high as $145, 100000. However, all
such estimates are merely guesswork
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28

The Ind dOmitabIe Spirit of the Amer
lean People Is Manifest.

The IndOmitable Spirit of the Amer
lean People Is Manifest.
BY Sunday the people began to re-
cover their sanity. That indomitable
spirit that exists in the American peo-
pie became manifest, and on all sides
were heard determination to rebuild
San Francisco, and to make a greater
and grander city. Merchants were
planning to erect tents and begin busi-
ness again. Soon there will be a bus
mess section of tents, followed by
temporary wooden structures, and
then VIII appear a city of substantial
buildings. Greal business blocks, now
in ruins, will ere long be covered with
magnificent structures of brick, stonef
and steel. The theaters and hotels Will
reappear, and the great newspapers
will again be published from quarters
as magnificent as days before the dis
aSter
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
Santa Rosa Almost DESTROYED.

A Santa Rosa (Cal) dispatch says:
The list of known dead totals So, and It
is believed that 100 is a conservative
estimate of the number of people who
lost their lives in, the awful catas-
trophe which visited this, city on
Wednesday morning. The entire busi-
ness section is in ruins, and practically
every residence in town is more or less
damaged. fifteen or twenty being bad
ly wrecked.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
TROOPS RULE LIKE IRON.
Nan Caught Insulting Woman
Forced to Dig His Own Grave,


San Francisco, April 25.-The troops
rule like iron. They continue to shoot
marauders, and have added to their
list the men caught insulting or as
saulting women. There is story from
Golden Gate park about a man caught
in the act. The soldiers forced him to
dig his own grave, stood him up before
1t and shot him dead.
Joseph Myers, superintendent of chill
dren's Fairgrounds, resisted attempts
Of the militia to build fires on the
grounds and was shot and killed. My
ers was a leader in charitable works,
and it is said his orders were impera-
tive to not permit intrusion by the mi
litia.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-04-28
Fifteen Million. For Banks.

Washington, April 25.-Secretary of
the Treasury Shaw has given directions
that 100000 of public money be dis
tributed among the national banks of
San Francisco and immediate vicinity.
which will include Oakland as soon as
the banks furnish satisfactory security