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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14
WAY pgopLe ARE ApA14eTIc

Representative Livingstdn of
Georgia, the ranking Democratic
member on the Ways and Means
Committee, charges that the Re
publican majority has been extrav-
agant and wasteful with the pub
lies money, and the Chicago Trib-
une says: ''This is what the
spokesman for the minority always
says at the close of session. He
always arraigns the majority for
its extraVaganceand says that will
be one of the great issues at the
next election. The spokesman for
the majority invariably defends
the appropriations. He may adj
nit that they are large, but denies
that they are extravagant. He
says that they are justified, if not
made necessary, by the growth of
the country and increased demands
upon the Government
And the public manifests very
little interest in the matter. The
country is so big, its finances are
conducted on such a tremendous
scale and the funds are collected
in such way that extravagant ex
penditures arouse no protest.
AS the Tribune says: "Neither
the attack of the minority nor the
reply of the majority attracts pop
ular attention. Even when there
is palpable and wanton extraya-
gance the voters are not visibly af-
fected by it. They may be dis
pleased with their representatives
because they did not get appropri
ations for their districts, but sell
dom take them to task for being
watchful over public funds.
The taxpayers of a school dis
trict or township often protest
against local extravaganza. Some
times farmers are angered by Leg
islatiVe appropriations which i'm
pose heavier State tax upon them.
National taxation is so little felt
that those on whom it falls appar-
emily are indifferent to the use
made of National revenuse, EVENT.
they are squande1ed. 1t is to be
regretted that citizens are not clos
er students of Congressional appro-
priations and more resentful of oc-
casional Congressional extrava-
gance. They are apathetic on the
subject. Nevertheless, session af-
ter session the leaders of the minor
ity solemnly accuse the majority
of profigate expenditures and the
leaders of the majority feel obliged
to deny an accusation of which no
body takes any notice.
The Tribune might have added
that the method of levying and
collecting the tariff makes it some
what difficult to arouse the public,
which pays the freight, to prop
er sense of resentment. If the
people were required to walk up
to the tax collectors Office and
pay their tariff taxes all at once,
as they pay other taxes, their pro-
tests would be loud and vigorous.
Then if the tariff tax were removed
and the difference in its payment
and non-payment clerlay illustrat-
ed and brought directly home to
the payers of the tax and an at
tempt were made to restore it,
they would feel like resisting after
the manner of the rugged patriots
who threw the tea into Boston
harbor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14
HOT WEATHER

During hot Summer weather
men, women and children of all
conditions will drop down from
sunstroke and heat prostration, if
the constitution is weak.
Every one should, during these
hot, humid days, be On guard. Life
depends on care. Keep the body
strong and vigorous, shun iced
drinks, unripe fruit. Eat and drink
with discretion. Put a teaspoonful of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The open terrace in front of the De
wan-i-Khas consists of two thrones,
the black one of which, facing the riv-
err, was cut out of a single slab of
stone in 1903. This black throne, which
is about eleven feet long and support
ed by ectagonal pedestals, was built
by Akbar in recognition of his sons
title to the empire. Here Jchangir
used to sit occasionally and see the
fight Of wild animals arranged for his
amusement. The crack on the throne
is believed to have been caused by
Lord Lakes bullet falling upon it dur
ing the attack of 1903. According to
tradition, however, it cracked when
the Jat king of Bharatpur sat on the
throne, for it was meant TO be used by
none but the real descendants of the
great moguI. Then, again, when Lord
Peterborough sat on it during the Ka-
bull war in 1912 blood is supposed to
have come out of it. - East Indian
World.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

There was a good deal of raking
done in the insurance stables, but
none will say it has not been OF
benefit to thepollcyholders and the
companies. The same may besaid
of the packing house exposure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

Texas has sold 5000, 900 acres
of its public lands within the last
eight months, the prices ranging
from 81 to So an acre. Before the
end of the year 100000 acres
more will be offered for sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

Since Hoke and Clark spoke in
Albany Monday last, Ralph and
Fred have carried but few coun-
ties for them. Only Apple Jack
Ca, has declared for the Hon.
Hoke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The divorce mills in Chicago
will soon be running on full time.
During the past month there were
5000 weddings in that ill-smelling
town of rotten meat and worse
morals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

From Macon comes the state
ment that disgruntled populists,
who will refuse to vote for Hoke
Smith, as ordered, may fuse with
Georgia republicans in opposition
to the democratic nominee for Gov
ernOr,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The Macon News thinks the
dictum of the dancing masters that
there shall be no hugging in the
waltz will not be distasteful to
those men who have always pre-
farrey to have no Waiting in the
hug.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The greed of the Atlanta execu-
tive committee in trying to mulct
the gubernatorial candidates to
the tune of $500 each may put
some of them out of the race in
Fulton county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14
Arrivals,
From Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta,


Daily. Except Sunday.
Sleeping cars between Americas and At.
lanta on train leaving Americas l0:25p, m ,
and arriving Americas 5:00sa. M. Connects
at Fort Valley with sleepers to and from
Savannah.
Parlor car for Atlanta on train leaving
Americas at 1915 p N. ParlOr car for Al.
bany on train leaving Americas at 2;07 p, N
For further inform ation, apply to
J e. HIGHTOWER. Agent, Americas az.
JOHN w. BLOUNT, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Macon. Ca
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The muck rake is doubtless used
In excess in America, but that is
to be expected in country where
muck is food and drink, as it were,
to so many helpless millions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

Secretary Taft's speech in North
Carolina was an adroit speech, as
intended. Secretary Taft will
probably be the Republican nomi-
nee for President, and he will make
a strong candidate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

Those who proposed to believe
that Clark Howell was losing his
grip, or could not more than meet
any antagonist in joint debate,
have been getting more reliable in
formation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The quiet demeanor of the Geor-
gia soIons at this session leads to
the horrible suspicion that the
"Atlanta spir1t(s)" must have
been watered entirely too much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

Now that Kentucky has taken
the initiative, it is in order that
her sister State Of Georgia should
have ''home- coming week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The Georgia legislature is asked
to vote $4,000 for the jamestown
Exposition. Jamestowns at this
price may be deemed trife high.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The Georgia legislature stands
for pure ballot, and the house
has passed a stringent law relative
to vote buying in elections.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

The woman in the Thaw case is
probably having the time of her
life. She was never before so
prominently in the public eye.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14
AMER1CUS, Ga. JULY IA, 1905.

The Americas Chauffeur will
chant the Dead March from Saul
with his "honk'' as he speeds at
six miles per.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14

"Oficer, what is this man charged
withT'
"Carryin' CONCEALED weapons. yer an.
ner."
Carrying WhatY
CONCEALED weapons. He soaked
Murphy IN the eye wild a chunk av
ice. "-Cleveland Leader.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-07-14
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
r ALL w AY.
Schedules Effective, June Bird, 1906

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, 1906-07-14
The Times-Recorder is the

The IlmeS-ReCOrder is The
oncial Organ of theiCity of Americas.
onicial Organ of Sumter County.
omcial Organ of Webster County.
Omcial. Organ of Railroad Commission o+
Georgia for the. Sd Congressional District
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
Rev. c. c. selecman's Trim ARR,

Rev. C. C. s~elecman's Trip Abroad
In the East Window column q,
the Columbia Daily Herald, the foil
owing article in reference to Rev
seleman's trip abroad, appeared re-
Gently.
Rev. C. C. Seleman, OF the Mexico
Methodist church, has been granted a
three months vacation by his church
and viii start about the first Of June
upon a three months tour Of Europe
for the study Of city missions and the
"open church question. He will visit
England, France and Belgium. While
in Wales he will make a special stud
OF the work OF the great Welsh re.
Vivals. Rev. DR., William Roy DobSns,
OF st. Joseph, is planning a trip along
the same lines bat more extensive.
The Missouri ministers are each year
going abroad in increasing numbers.
Beside the two named at least fifty
Others will spend during this good
year more or less time in travel, rest
and study abroad"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
SORORITY INSTALLED.
High School Girls Become Members
of Epsilon Chi Omega Society
Third Chapter in State,

Miss Kell Bragg, OF Troy, Mo-, WHIT
IS the guest Of Miss Ruth Bragg
Initiated a number of local High
School girls Wednesday night into The
mysteries OF the Epsilon Chi Omega
Sorority, a High School society.
The Mexico chapter is called Gamma
being the third in Missouri, the other
two are in Troy aud the st. Louis
High School. The society is a national
one and the local chapter promises "a
be one OF the strongest In the state.
wednesday evening about 6 O'Clock.
the residents Of South jefferson street,
we're surprised and mystiied TO see a
number OF young girls rolling pea nuts
with tooth picks along that popular
~thoroughfare and Thursday morning
"hen the same maids came up town
with their left arms in sllnQs many
were moved to question and learned
IL was only a part OF the initiation.
Inc following are members OF the
local chapter: Misses Rllla Ricketts,.
Eliza Gibbs, Victoria, Ruth Bragg,
Lena johnson, Velma Johnston, MARY
mcintyre and Lita Rudasll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
ASSESSORS DAY.
All Property Owned on the First Day
Of June is Subject to Assess
ment-Assessors Begin
Years Work.

On the first day Of June each yeal
the Assessors Of The State Of Missouri.
begin 10 make assessment lists fol
taxes, which are due a year from the
coming November. Few people know
or have taken the trouble to inform
themselves Of this fact, that the ass
essment given In June /, lsO6-for in.
stance, they pay taxes on eighteen
months later, or November, 1907.
The tax rate 10 Missouri for State
purposes is II cents 90 the hundred
dollars valuation, less U,an one-third OF
the tax rate OF any other state 10 the
Union.
The taxes which the residents OF
Audrain County are subject 10
are, State, County, Municipal,
Road and School taxes; residents Of
municipalities being exempt from the
road tax.
The tax rate for residents OF this
county, based on the hundred dollar
valuation, is as follows;
State, II cents; County, 30 cents;
Road, 20 cents; Municipal, 50 cents.
School regulated by various school
districtsl ia Mexico average jTi cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
SMOOT IS INELIGIBLE.
c0MKITTE REFUSES TO LET HIN
OCCUPY HIS SEAT.
VOTE 7 70 s AGAINST hin.
Connection With Mormon Church and
Polygamy Bars Him Prom Senate
Case Similar to That of Con
gresham Roberts

WASHINGTON June Reed SmOotl
United States senator from Utah, wa,
to-day declared to be ineligible because
OF his connection with the Mormon
church and p0lygamy, the senate com.
mltt9e on provisions and elections re.
fusing to permit him to occupy hi:
seat by a vote OF seven to FIVE
Mr.. Smoot meets the same fate and
On similar grounds as did congressman
Brigham Roberts Of Utah, who was
barred from the house six years ago
after ii had been established TO the
satisfaction Of the committee that be
was q plygzmist
Women and 1heir Efforts exercised a
most potent influence against both
SDo9t aud Roberts. Miss Helen Gould
took an active part in organizing var
ious wonen's societies 70 war upon
Smo0t and Roberts
Although Smoothis one Of the twelve
apostles o. the Norman church, be has
steadfastiy denied that be is a polyg-
atnist, asserting that be has always
used bis influence In the church In OBJ
position 10 polygamy.
The report Of the committee will In
all probability be accepted by the Sem
ate. Smost was elected in 1902.
During the hearing before the com.
mittee sensationally and enlightening
testimony regarding the faith and
practices OF the Mornons was given.
Among the witnesses was Joseph
smith, the president Of the church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
CLASS Day
EXERCISES Ar COLLEGE


Class Day Exercises at Hardin Ool
leEe were held Thursday morning a.
10 oiclock.
The addresses. history OF the class
the class poeD, the will. ana the elias
prophecy in which the future Of tn.
different memberszas told, were bright
witty and exceedingly interesting Al
~oaid naturally be expected u th,
members OF this years class.
Two Juniors we're on the program
and their parts in the exercises were
not only a credit 10 themselves and Il
the class they represented, bat promises
that next years graduates bid fair e
be one q the banner classes o. che
school.
The programme was As follows;
Roll Call.-Lillian Scripture.
Addresses and Presentation OF the
Spade By President OF the Class
Mable Eaton.
Response By President OF the Junior
ClaSs-Eula Bowman.
Class HistOrY-LilIian Scripture.
Class Prophecy Beth Patterson.
Class SOrg-Lsona and Ruby Ether
top.
Class Poem-L0uise Blackmar.
Class will-Edith Martin
CroSning OF the Seniors By the Jun
Tors
Northumberland Toole.
Responss-0la Pryor.
March Through Campus.
Planting OF the Ivy.
Class Speakers:-Misses Doyle, Ship
man, Tucker, Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
vEsUvIUs CRATER FALLS IN.
Black Smoke, Ashes and Cinders Over
Vicinity Of Volcano and Villagers
in State Of Alarm.

NAPLES, May 30.-Auother portion
OF the main crater Of Mount Vesuvlus
fell in yesterday, causlnga thick colum
OF black smoke 10 arise To- heigtb OF
several hundred feet, ecllpseing the
sun and spreading ashes and cInders
over Torrel Annunziata and surround
Ing villages. The incident caused
alarm, especially because 1t was accom-
panied by several loud det9nations,
and many peasants left their houses.
Professor Matteucci, director OF the
royal observatory, who had returned
to his post, ordered the workmen who
were clearing the roads to stop opera
lions. The professor telegraphed to
Naples that he believes nothing serious
will happen even II the phenomenon
should be repeated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
HERE FROM SAN FRANCISCO,
Mrs. DR.. Potts Well Known Here and
the Guest of Mexico Relatiyes-Is
Cool in the Midst Of Alarms.

Mrs. DR.. Pottl OF San Francisco, is
In this city the guest Of relatives. Mrs.
Potts passed through the recent dis
aster In California and her story tell.
ing OF her and DIR. Potts preparation
to depart, midst the cries Of Tighten
ed people, and the shaking buildings
Is an anec1ote of cool readiness worth
the telling.
ave were living in the ST. Nicholas
Hotel and after the first bad shock the
Doctor and | fearing that the contin-
uance OF earth waves, though slight,
might be the fore-runner, Of worse, de-
cided to pack all Of our belongings and
leave the city. DR.. Potts dressed,
shaved and after some elaboration
chose his silk hat instead OF the
derby, because he did not like to lose
it. We left the hotel with three suit
cases two sheets full and numerous
bundles.
The othet guests thought it a great
JOKE, our leaving, but a few hours later
when the building was moderated,
they realized that we were the wise
virgins"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
FINAL COMMERCE.
MEET RECITAL
Prof. Guerns Students Assisted by
Those Of Miss Reads Close CON-
mencement Entertainment

The final entertainment Of the Har.
din Commencement was Wednesday
evening when the pupils OF Prof Guern
assisted by these OF Miss Read render
ed = well chosen program 10 a large
audience in the College auditorium.
The evening was a delightful one
and satisfactory in every respec though
acertain quota Of the feminine con-
tingent present were very uneasy DUR
ing the storm that ragged part
OF the evening. Commencement en-
tertainnents this year have been un-
usually successful and called forth the
highest appreciation from all who have
had the pleasure Of attending.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
Harold Buckner Promoted.

ANNhNAAl 0IAA0AA4k
Harold Buckner, who for some time
has held the position Of lumber inspec.
tor for the Wabash on the Moberly
Division, with headquarters in this
city, has been promoted to the impor.
tant position Of general lumber inspec.
tor Of the entire Wabash system, efiec.
tive June, /. Mr.. Buckner will have
bis headquarters 10 st. Louis and his
territory extends over all the lines
under the Wabash management. The
promotion carries a handsome increase
in salary and lisa deserved recognition
OF the ability OF this popular young
gentleman. His friends regret bis
departure from this city, but rejoice
with him 10 bis success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
Child Cut BY FLYING Glass.

Little Annette Smith, the seven
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
b. Smith had a narrow escape from
death Wednesdayshen a bottle OF
grape juice which she was carrying
home, exploded.
The accident occurred in front OF j.
b. Stevens poultry house on east Jack
son street. The flying glass cut a deep
cash on her wrist and penitrated an ar
terry.
The physician who dressed the wound
says that the child would have bled
to death in less than two minutes
had the blood not been stopped by Mr..
Stevens
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
THE WORLD is
GETTING BETTER NOW

The world is getting better now, q
least some people say,
And every thing is tending ID thu
great Millennium day;
For honesty is now axulted beyond
all human traits,
And temperance and virtue trium'
plant march as mates.
Gods day is more respected than II
ever was before,
For we have no Sunday base ball now
as in sinful days OF yore;
Excursion rides on railroads on Sun
day now is past,
FOR the world is getting better, and
getting better fast.
'romise to pay now from year TO year
will last,
nd mortgages and deeds Of trust are
things now OF the past;
You need no names upon your note,
the Bank will take it so,
Cor the world is getting better now,
and evil soon will go.
lhildren mind their parents now as
they never did before,
Ind mothers stay at home and "gad"
around no more;
No more the husband dances with
anotber's pretty wife,
And leaves his own at home to battle
In LIES strife.
There's nothing now like cruel trusts
or robbery Of banks,
And the newspapers never tell now OF
the DEVILS swelling ranks;
And sheep and goats act so much
alike just now
That the n from the other you can
not tell, some how.
The influence Of our government In
foreign lands Is fair,
1t wouldn't steal an island now, or
take a "canteen" there;
keep a man in Office that never
stole or lied,
Nor any OF their devilment II never
tries to hide.
The Kingdoms surely coming and the
year Of Jubilee,
For at least the church and world
seem almost to agree;
And by all these things it's proven as
plainly as can be,
And it may seem getting better, but
not to a blind man up a tree.
Mexico, May 2s, 1906.
A MEXICO OPTIMIsT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
ONLY A MEMORY.
All Signs Of the Old Union Station
Entirely 0bliterated- Site viii
Soon be For Track.

The old union station, that proved
such an eye-sOre to the citizens of
Mexico for 50 long, is at last demolish.
ed and scarcely a sign OF it remains
to mark the place. Dirt and refuse
are being being thrown into the hole
left by its removal and soon the new
side tracks and inter-locking switch
Will hide the last vestige Of the old
building.
Many funny stories are being told
on former citizens who return and get
ting OIL the train at Jefferson street are
oewildered and unable to place them
selves and the new stations.
Several new sidings have already
been built near the old station site
and as soon as the old Sullivan Hotel
IS moved, with the ajacent struc.
lures, there will be several more miles
OF track constructed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-07
Allen-Msek

A. W. KokendofTer returned thi:
morning from Lexington, Mo, where
be had gone 10 attend toe wedding Of
his brother-in-law Frank Waller Aller
to Miss Anna Mary Meek, which oc.
CURED in Central Methodist College
at 4.30p. m, May 80.
DR.. POWELL, Of Hot Springs,
Arkansas, an Uncle Of the bride per.
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen will arrive 10 Mexico Friday 10
visit over Sunday and Mr.. Allen viii
occupy the pulpit OF the Christian
Church Sunday morning. Mr.. Allen
Is pastor OF the Christian Church at
Odessa, Mo, aud is Author of "Back
to Already a book that has had a
very large sale.