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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
WILL GET INCREASE IN PAY.
Trolley Car Crews of Atlanta Get
WaQes Raised,

Atlanta, Jan 2-The motormen
and conductors of the Atlanta street
cars are wearing the smile that won't
come off, for Monday they began re.
ceiving a substantial increase in pay.
Heretofore these men have been re-
ceiving IA cents an hour for the first
year; 15 cents in the second; II cents
in the third, fourth and fifth years, and
18 cents after the fifth year Now, low
ever, they will draw 16 cents an hour
during the first years work; II during
the second year, 18 during the third, 19
during the fourth and 20 cents during
the fifth year.
The, officials of the Georgia Railway
and Electric company, too, are looking
pleasant and beaming with good hu
NOR for they are glad to see such
clipper lot Of employees Altogether
the entire street car company is in
something of the same frame of mint
as the youth who has just received his
parents autograph on check.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
THREW HIMSELF BENEATH A CAR
Stranger Tries to Kill Himself at Phe
nix City, Ala.

:. Columbus, Ca, Jan. 2.-An un.
known man made a deliberate effort to
end his life by having himself runu
over by street car on the Phenix City
line. He stood behind a pole near
the track, and as the car approached
and when it was a few feet off, he
threw himself neadlong on the track.
The motorman reversed the current
and made a desperate effort to stop
the car, but could not bring 1t to a
halt in time.
The man was pushed along the track
a short distance, the wheels not run
ming over him. Wnen the car stop
ped he arose calmly, busted off his
clothing and walked off without say
ing word, apparently not injured at
ALL He was a we'll dressed man, bur
total stranger to the spectators, and
his identity mas not yet been disclosed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Cleveland Has Bio Fire.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 2.-Fire has
practically destroyed the Bradley
building, adjoining the Cleveland the.
ater on st. Clair street, northwest
The thearer caught fire several times,
but was not seriously damaged. The
losses will approximate $50,000 Lieu
tenant Edward w. Sewer, of engine
company No. 27. formerly widely
known baseball player In the national
league, fell through an open elevator
shaft from the third floor of the Brad.
ley building during the fire and was
seriously injured 1t is thought he
will recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Court Hears fuckers Appeal.

Boston Jan. 2.-The appeal of the
council for Charles l.. Tucker, who
was convicted nearly year ago OF
the murder of Miss Mabel Page, al
Weston, for a rehearing of the case,
was heard yesterday by the full bench
of the supreme judicial court. 1t is
expected in view of the failure of this
last effort to save fuckers life, that
the young man will be sentenced to
death in the superior court during the
present week. The counsel have
still recourse to the United States
courts Or to the governor for to save
the young mans life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
A PhtIo.ophy of Jov.

A quiet home; vines of our own plant
ing; few books full Of the inspiration
OF genius; few friends worthy of be-
fng loved and able to love us in turn:
hundred innocent pleasures that bring
no pain or remorse; devotion to the
right that will never swerve; a simple
religion, empty of all bigotry, full Of
trust and hope and love-and to such a
philosophy this world will give us all
the Joy 1t has.-David Swing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
POWER OF RAILROADS
SHOULD Be CHECKED
So Said Kentucky's Governor in
Annual Message.
ALSO DISCUSSES INSURANCE
He Says that interests of the People
Who Have Put Their Savings in In.
surance Companies Must Be Protect.
ed by the Law.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 1 In his mes
sage to the legislature today Governor
Beckham reviewed the various branch
es of the states work, calling attention
to the excellent results attained in
the various state institutions. The state
is practically out of debt, an amount
OF $1,250,000 resulting from the col
lection OF civil war claims raving made
possible the paying of the state debt
OF $1,00O,O00 before 1t was due, except
$26 900, for which a higher rate was
demanded than had been paid for the
other bonds.
At the close of the last fiscal year
on June so, 1905, there was in the
treasury balance of $437, ,34316, but
appropriations for the new capitol and
current expenses will more than wipe
this out, SO that legislative action for
increasing revenues is necessary He
said that the public is defenseless
without proper and effective state and
federal regulation of railroads, but
whose owners and managers seek to
earn the largest possible dividends for
the stockholders.
He continued:
1.-THE power of a railroad company
to levy an extortienate rate, simply be-
cause of a lack of competition or by
an agreement with a competing line
should be restrained and the author
ity to DO this now rests without board
so far as rates within this state are
concerned" ="
In discussing insurance he said:
The disclosures made in the past
year of the corruption and crime in
the management of a number Of the
large life insurance companies show
conclusively that the interests of the
people who have put their savings in
them must be protected, if protected
at all, by the strength and power of
the law and not left to the supposed
conscience or integrity of the compa-
nies officers any more than that
lamb could be safely entrusted to the
conscience or altruism of the wolf.
would advise that you carefully exam
inc into your power in the premises.
and that if you find it would be effec-
tive, pass law requiring short pc
riod accounting of the surplus to the
policyholders of the company. would
also advise that you pass a law along
practicable lines requiring a company
doing business in the state to invest
certain portion of its earnings in
Kentucky"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
not a Born Forger.

The Endorsement of checks is very
simple thing, but, as the following story
will show, it, too, has it's difficulties:
A woman went into bank where
she had several times presented checks
drawn to Mrs. Lucy B. Smith. This
time the check was made to the order
of Mrs. NJ J. Smith-M. J. were her
husbands initials. She explained this
to the paying teller and asked what she
should do.
"Oh, that is all right" he said. "Just
indorse it as it is written there"
She took the check and, after much
hesitation, said, II don't think I can
make an NJ like that"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Pierce Is Captured.

Macon, Ca, Jan. 90. l.. Pierce
the white man who has been wanted In
Macon for three months on charge
of deserting his family, has been cap
tured in Irwinton, and Sheriff Robert
son mas sent a deputy for him. He
will, it is said, be implicated in serious
charges when brought here. He was
chased into Mississippi two months
ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
500. coo Ere at AppaIachIcola.

Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. "A tele.
gram was received Monday Of disas
trous fire at Appalachicola which de,
stroyed large portion of the business
houses in the city among which were
the following: Hopes, harware; Zin-
garelli Bros, general merchandise; j;
Flauteurs, groceries; Reige building,
Bay City canning factory, Griggs stor-
age warehouse, The losses is estimat,
ed at 100000,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Architects viii Hold Convention.

Washigton, Jan. 2.-Tne American
Institute of Architects will hold its an.
nual convention this city in January
s, 8 and 10. Many papers of various
subjects will be read and discussed and
among other subjects thes development
of modern Manila will be reported on
On Jan. a dinner will be given at the
new Willard The address of the
president Willis A. Ames, will be deliv,
cred Tuesday morning and the election
of officers will take place the same
daV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
GOV. Jackson,s Stock Attached.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 2.-As a result
of claim for $1o0,800 by T. j. Scott
& Sons, of Birmingham, which in
cludes Hon. Charles Scott, until re
Gently one of tn epresident's referees
in this state against Ex-Governor E
E. Jackson, of Maryland, an attach
ment, mas been filed acre against t1e
stock of Governor Jackson in the Mo
bile, Jackson and Kansas City railroad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
sappho Barred by Police Chief.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 2.--Chief
of Police Wrinn has notified Manager
Rowland, of the Hyperion 'theater, that
the play of "Sappho." by Olga Netler
sole, will not be permitted here next
Wednesday evening unless certain
changes are made in it. The chief says
that the matter is in the hands of the
city attorney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Oppose Roosevelt on Free Trade.

New York, Jan. 2.-The annual
meeting of the American Protective
Tariff League will be held at the ma
tional headquarters of the league in
this city on Jan. g. The meeting is
considered of unusual Importance ow,
ing to the fact that the League has
placed itself in opposition to President
Roosevelt on the position of free trade
with the Philippines. The Philip,
pines tariff is not before the house of
representatives, and the tariff has al,
ready taken steps to fight the measure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
1iee in Bath Room.

Petersburg, Va, Jan. Mrs. Fan
ME Page Lassiter, wife of former Con
gressman Francis Rives Lassiter, was
found dead in the bath room at ner
fathers residence in this city. Shortly
after midnight she started to take a
bath before retiring, and was appar-
emily in good health. Her death was
caused by heart failure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Saved from SINKING ship.

Iavre, Jan. 2.-Captain Shepard
and the crew Of the bark Edward L
Mayberry, of New York, nave been
landed here, having been rescued al
sea while their vessel was sinking
The bark which sailed from Pascagou.
la, Miss. Nov 8, bound to Pailadel
phia, was abandoned In water-Iogged
condition on Dec. Is, In latitude Sc
north, and longitude II, which is In
the gulf stream, about ESQ miles east
of Cape ,Hatteras.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Scientists Convention Nearing Close.

Scientists Convention Nearing Close.
New Orleans. Jan. with num-
ber of the important sections finished
With their work, officers elected and
the next place of meeting selected, the
annual meeting of the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Sci
ence is drawing to a close. The final
session will be held Wednesday, and
a trolley ride in the afternoon will be
the winding up of the convention The
decision of the general committee to
have an extra meeting at Ithaca, N. Y,
in June, was the result of a desire to
meet the wishes of those who are re-
luctant to leave their homes during
the Christmas holidays to attend the
regular session OF the associat ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Hair.

Animal hair differs in construction
from that grown on a human head. In
human hair the upper skin is smooth
and thin. The circular section is COM
paratively broad, forming the main
part of the hair shaft. 1t is striped in
appearance and carries the color mat
ter. The tubular part is thin, extend
ing to about one-fifth and certainly not
more than to one-quarter of the entire
width of the hair Animal hair also
consists of three parts, but these are
differently constructed, the tube often
filing the entire hair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Editors Given Fine Banquet.

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 2.-Major w
w. Screws, former president of the
National Press association, and F. P
Glass, owners Of the Montgomery Ad
vertiser, were entertained at a ban
quet by their employees. This was the
fortieth year Major Screws has spent
on the Montgomery Advertiser.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Arrested for Preaching.

Macon, Ga, Jan. 2.-William Har
ris, a negro preacher, was taken iStc
custody by Call Officer Wilson anj
locked up for interfering with the civic
parade OF negroes in the streets. Har
ris was under the impression that i
was time to expound the gospel ant
proceeded to secure an audience By
stopping the procession.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
The Real Need.

'He said he would lay the earth at
my feet" said the sentimental girl.
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. cit
sounds good, but it is not practical
You already have the earth at your
feet. What you want is three or four
story house over your head. Wash
ington Star
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Bride 70; Groom 7s.

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 2.-Martir
Green, brother of the late Andrew B
Green, father of New York" surprised
his friends yesterday by announcing
the engagement to Mrs. Joseph Samp
son, of Wareham, formerly Of Denver
and Chicago. Mr. Green Is 78 years
old and the bride-elect is 72. The mar
Eiage will not take place for some time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Mississippi LealsIature Meeta.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 2.-The Missis
sippi legislature has convened in spe-
cial session. Among other important
legislation to be considered are a new
code and a bond issue of $1,000,000.
Governor Vardaman has announced
that ne will place no limit on the time
of the session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
Men Washed Overheard.

Vinyard Haven, Mass, Jan. 2.-The
five-masted schooner Henry o. Bar
rett. from Norfolk for Boston, from
which Captain ]. B. Norton, of Rock
land, Me-, and Mate Conley, of ST.
John. N. B., were washed overheard in
Vineyard Sound, off Nobska, has an
chored off tais port awaiting tow to
nar destination
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
whnt pintineuishes MAN.

The difference between man and the
so called Clover animals" is that he
alone cooks his food and wears arti-
fetal clothes. And these are the two
that injure his health!-St Louis Globe
Democrat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
why He Loved Her.

Minister = Bobby, do you love your
teacher? Bobby (six years old--Yes,
sir. Minister That's right. Now tell
me why you love her. Bobby - Be
cause the Bible says we must love our
enemies. philadelphia Inquirer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03

Mrs. Askitt--I heard you had a sur
prise party at your house yesterday
Mrs. Tellit (absently) Yes, my hus-
band gave me $40 without my asking
Tor it.-San Francisco Call.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03

The smallest bird cannot alight upon
the greatest tree without sending a
shock to its inmost fiber. Every mind
is at times no less sensitive to the most
trifiing words.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
ARE YOU HOARSE

as result of over taxing your vo-
cal chords, Remember ga stitch in
time,'' etc. Rembert's Compound
Syrup, White Pine and Tar uresc
Coughs, Colds and Hoarseness.
25c and soc bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-03
HAVE YOU A HOT WATER

bottle. The curative power of hot
water used in this way is nearly
magical. We have a new stock of
Hot Water Bottles and Syringes
are the best that have ever been
made. Our prices are o. K. We
can surely please you.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

The Hon. William Mathews, oil
Bedford. Ind, has announced his
candidacy for Congress on the
Democratic ticket.
In order to expedite the work
at hand, the House Frankfort
voted tor night sessions, except
Saturday, until the Legislature adj
journs.
The association to prevent cor
Yupt practices at elections will meet
in New York, March S to 7. The
subjects for discussion will be pri-
mary and election laws and corrupt
practice acts.
A bitter fight is being waged at
Owensboro over the post Office.
charges of having violated the
civil service laws have been prefer
red against Postmaster Van Renss-
claer, and a civil service represen
tative and postal inspector are
conducting star-chamber investi-
CATION.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09

Judgment to associate him tor such
an honor with a herophant like
Clay.
Clay and Crittenden find much
favor In fact. it may be sail that
they are the best known Kentucki-
ans in our national political his
tory. Mr.. Crittendeus fate has
beeu something like that of Mr..
Everett and Mr.. Choate in Massa-
chusetts. They were useful and
accomplished men, but languished
somewhat in the shade of Mr.. Web
ster. So did Mr.. Crittenden Ian
guish in the shade of Mr.. Clay, and
afterward in the shade of his memo
ry. But he possessed some very
atrong and striking qualities. and
did the state and the country some
important service.
Mr.. Wattersor suggests Henry
Clay and John G. Breckenridge.
and there is much to support the
selection. GeneIal Breckenridge
was a man of great force himself,
and represented moreover family
of the highest distinction in the
state. The Brecklnridges were
among the first corners, helped to
shape things, held the most impor-
tant offices and stamped their char
acter and abilities on the new III
stitutions. This scion of the stock
made rapid progress in public life,
and after the death of Mr.. Clay,
was probably the most influential
man in the state. He was greatly
admired by the young men, and
led a large number of them into the
confederate army.
One could wish to see General
Breckenridge accompany Mr.. Clay
here for the additional reason thai
in the hands OF competent scnip'
tor he shonld make up admirably
and impressibly in marble. He wa:
one of the handSomest men OF Ms
day, and, whether afoot or or
horseback. carried himself super
bly,. His figure in Statuarv Hal
would easily be among the mos
striking displayed there. Wash
ingtOn Star.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09
& d n w A Y

The spoke mill at this place has
at last got down to business and
are doing a nice business. We
need more telephones. Can't the
new company do something for us.
Our farmers are rejoicing over
the fine weather we have been hay
ing. Go slow and remember that
March has not gone yet.-Mr. ].
M. Nave, Of Nicholasville, is with
us again We are glad to state that
our old friend J. Fl Sigmon is fast
improving from his long spell of
sickness, and will soon be out ard
ready for business again
At o:3o a. m. Tuesday March
9th, our city was thrown into a
fury of excitement by the cry of
fire, when it was discovered that
the fine residence of ] G. Wood
Was or FIRE. The good people all
responded and made heroic effort
TO save the building, but soon acer.
tanned that the house was doomed
They then turned their attention
to saving the contents, in which
they were successful. Succeeding
in saving every thing of value. The
building was new one and being
heavily painted it burned like tin
der. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have the
sympathy of the entire populace in
their loss. They will make their
home temporarily with Mr. J. J.
Wood. At this writing have no,
learned whether Mr.. Wood will re-
build or not.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09
impoverished Soil

impoverished soil, like impoy-
'ished blood, needs q proper
artilizer. A chemist by anaIvz-
ng the soil can tell YOU what
ertillzer to use for different
PRODUCTS.
If your blood is impoverished
your doctor will tell you what
You need to fertilize it and give
1t the rich, red corpuscles that
IRE lacking in it. 1t may be yos
need a tonic, but more likely vo'
need a concentrated fat food
and fat is the element lacking
III your system.
There is no fat food that is
so easily digested and assimi-
lated as
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09
Inscription ONE YEAR $I.oo

THE way Mayor Clarence Wood
of Richmond. feels concerning the
ina yorality oil his home town, which
office he holds:
II would not exchange the may
orality Of Richmond. or any other
town 10 Kentucky for seat IN
Congress While ! may never
have the chance TO actually make
coed this boast, ] can at least say
that resigned a thousand dollar
assistant = cretarvsh,p to United
States Senator McCreary to make
the race for mayor of this good
town. / was offered the alterna-
tive Of resigning if l even announc-
ed (,r his Office, and did not hes
itale 10 give up the certainty of a
Washington soft snap for the un'
certainty of berg nominated toi
Mayor. and of later winning the
election. This l succeeded Ill do
ing and / now am happier than any
Congressman or Senator from Ken
lucky, and l ask only health ano
half hearted support of the people
and / shall be satisfied In city
affairs the dear people" are asleep
They awaken in time to tear iheiI
shirts for some man who wants Il
go to the Senate or TO Congress
but in little matter" like city
offices they are criminally apathetic
Here in on: little cities is the one
important place to keep wide
awake. We get no better govern
ment than we deserve, and we gel
no better than we demand. an
going to devote my whole time an
talent and sink ambition and per.
sonal gain to the one end of giving
the people here run for then
money" and that done | shall be
perhaps happier than l am to dav
Mayor Of the Best Town on Earth.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09

A great delicacy in Florida is the
tip of an alligator's tail 1t tastes
like frogs legs, though bit more
gamy. Alligator tails are best Just
after the rice bird season. The big
alligators float in the water with
only THEFT eyes showing. When
they see flock of these fat, Juicy
little birds they dive to the bottom.
Ineir long. wide shouts scoop up
of the loan and they float to the
surface again with just the rich
soil showing. The birds think it
is an island. They alight upon il
When the whole family is there the
big reptile turns suddenly. lust
the birds scramble off he opens his
mouth once. They are gone. The
birds are neat little feeders, and The
alligator IS an epicure at this time
of the y ear The rice bird die,
makes the tip of his tail, of which
he is most vain. tender and sweet.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09
fNOV ENDS Or Wall
STREE

He that hath pity upon the poor
lendcth To the Lord. bit the secur-
ity Is non negotiable.
A good name is rather TO be
chosen than great wealth, but for
tunately for the problem of seIec-
ton, ga good name is usually
good collateral.
Blessed are the poor for they've
nothing to lose.
Wisdom is better than rubies,
and copper stocks are not always
pure water.
As all OK goeth to slaughter, so a
lamb to Wall street.
A wise son makes a glad father,
unless he bucks him from the 9TH
er side oftEe market
The borrower is the servant OF
the lender, but this doesn't affec,
the quotations on cali loans
He that maketh haste to be rich
shall not be innocent, and usual,
remains poor.
Whose d'geeth pit shall fal
| therein; similar is the fate Of hin
who constructs corner
Put not your trust in (merchant
Princes until YOU have CAREFUL,
studied their commercial rating.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-03-09
KENTUCKY IN STATUARY
HALL.

Kentucky has never made her
contribution to Statuarv Hall in
the Capitol here. aud discussion of
the subject is not in progress in the
state. She has some excellent ma
terial to chose from, and, very
properly, opinion favors the selec-
ton of statesmen.
Colonel Jack Chinn, a member
OF the present State Senate. pro-
poses Henry Clay and William
Coebel, but. to the credit of the
commonwealth. the suggestion
finds no echo. Mr.. GoebePs friends
revere his memory, and they are
not q few, but il takes queer