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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
HOBBLING BRYAN

Despairing of preventing the nom
ination of Bryan for President,
Democrats opposed to him are try
ing a new tack They are working
along the line of preparing a plat
form which will repudiate three of
the cherished schemes of the Nebras-
kan-free silver, initiative and refer
endum and government ownership of
railroads.
A few days ago Bryan and Senator
Daniels had a personal encounter,
just before which Bryan was told
that he was not the whole Democra-
tic party and platform, or words to
that effect 1t would be natural to
expect Senator Daniels. to be one of
the leaders in the movement to force
Bryan to the alternative of declining
the nomination or of running on a
platform which he would have a
hard time to accept.
Thus far Bryan has all "possibili-
ties" so, badly distanced that no one
else is in the running. Outside OF
Cleveland, the Democrats have no
one of nationwide reputation, and
the Sage of Princeton is beyond the
age limit in availability. Such fee
BILE booms as have been launched
have met with such a frosty recep-
ton that they have all but expired of
hamilton.
Conceding the great difIiculty--if
not impossibility-of preventing Bry-
an from capturing the next Democra-
tic national convention, his oppo-
nents now hope to do the next best
thing by debating the platform. 1t
win then be up to Bryan to refuse orr
accept the platform.
But Bryan would have the example
of Judge Parker as a precedent in
running on a platform to which he
did not fully subscribe, and it is more
than likely that Bryan would make
the race anyhow.
The great need Of the Democratic
party in the election next year is a
leader who can harmonic all sec |
tons. This Bryan cannot do and |
his nomination would therefore make
impossible unless there
should be a great change in senti
ment. Bryan's campaign is of the
rule or ruin order, and it is a case |
where he can easily do both
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
LODGE OF SORROW WILL
BE HELD BY ELKS
Americas Lodge in Ex6r=
CiSeS Today.

The Americas lodge of Elks, one
of the largest and strongest of the
B. p. o. E. in the State, will institute
a lodge of sorrow" at o'clock this
afternoon, holding memorial exercises
in honor of deceased members of
that order here.
These impressive exercises will be
held at the theatre and, as usual,
will be open to the public.
The memorial address will be de-
livered by Hon. o. T. Cover of Cor
dele. Mr. Cover is a speaker of
force and ability, and his address will
hold we'll the interest of the large
audience attending.
The speaker will be introduced by
Judge z. A. Littlejohn.
The usual ritual of the order will
be carried out, the exercises opening
with a brief address by Exalted Ruler
H. c. MITCHELL followed by other
officers.
Miss Buchanan's select orchestra
will have charge of the musical pro-
gram. There will be a song by a
quartette of male voices and a solo
by Miss Irma Martin. The music will
be quite a feature of the interesting
occasion.
The exercises, following a prayer
by the chaplain, Mr.. E. G. Simmons,
will be closed by the ritual of the
lodge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
"JIM GROW" LAW
FOR OKLAHOMA
First Legislature COnveneS
Tomorrow.

GUTHRIE, OKLA, Nov. 30.-(Spe-
ciaD-In response to the call issued
by Governor Haskell, the lawmakers
of the new state are gathering for
the first session of the Oklahoma leg
islature, which convenes Monday.
The legislature is composed OF 109
representatives and "A senators. the
Republicans have only IL members OF
the house and 5 members of the SEN
ate. Farmers are in the majority,
next come business men, then law
yers and physicians about equally di-
vided and school teachers, Many
Indian citizens and intermarried
whites are included in the personnel
of the lay making body of the new
est commonwealth.
While enough work has been laid
out by the constitution to keep the
legislature busy during practically
it's entire session, it is certain that a
host of other measures will be pres
ented.
Probably one of the first of those
will be Jim Crow" law, providing
separate coaches for negroes, which
was left out of the constitution only
because OF rear THAT IT'S lHCluoAoi
would render the document unaccep-
table to President Roosevelt. Sena-
tor Clint Graham will father the
"Jim Grow" proposition, as he did in
the constitutional convention.
Senator Roy Stafford, editor of the
Oklahoma City Oklahoman, is also eX-
pected to introduce separate coach
and waiting room measure. Some
notifications will also be made in the
present law providing separate
schools, and efforts will be made to
pass measure that will result in the
Acknowledgement of at least consid-
cradle portion of the negro popula-
ton of the new state.
The question of the permanent To-
cation of the state capitol will also
doubtless occupy considerable time
during the session, although it is
generally believed that Guthrie will
be able to hold it's own against rival
cities. Both the farmers union and
the labor unions have established lob
bies and will be active during the en-
tire session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
PUSHING WORK ON
Y. M. 6. A. BUILDING
Subscribers in Some In
stances Pay in Full.

While the new Y. M. c. A. building
will not be completed by January LIST,
as originally planned, it will be
ready for occupancy early in Febru-
airy. The delay has been due to
slowness of the arrival of material,
scarcity of labor and the unfavorable
weather. The brick work is nearly
completed to the top of the windows
of the second story.
Secretary Lemly has been devoting
his attention to raising the funds
necessary to keep the building going.
A payment of $4,000 has just been
made to the contractors.
In a number of instances the sub
scriptions, which were made to COW
er a term of years in installments,
have been paid in full One subscri-
Der who had agreed to pay $1,000 in
a period of five years, has paid the
entire subscription The full pay
ments have been made on the ground
that the Association will be handi-
capped by having to carry a heavy
debt Each payment has of course,
lessened the load which must be car
ried until the full subscription ma
lures.
Secretary Lemly hopes that the
people of Americas will realize fully
the Importance of pushing to com
pletion the building and leaving as
small debt as possible. BY gener-
Gus help from all concerned, it will
be possible to meet all payments on
the work as they fall due.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
SERVICES TODAY OF
INTEREST AS USUAL
Able Sermons in Americas
Churches.

At Calvary Episcopal church this
morning, the first Sunday in Adj
vent" the services, conducted by Rev.
James B. Lawrence, will be of more
than usual interest, and doubtless a
large congregation will attend the
services there.
There will be Sunday school at
9:45 o'clock; holy communion and
sermon at II, and evening prayer at
1880 The subject Of the sermon this
morning is: THE Second Coming of
Christ"
In the absence of the pastor, DR..
j. P. Wardlaw, no announcement is
made of services at First Methodist
church.
Rev. Stanley Manning will fill
his pulpit at the Church of the Re-
deemer, preaching at II o'clock upon
Religion and Life" Services this
evening at the usual hour.
At the Presbyterian church the
pastor, Rev. j. L. irwin, will take
for his topic this morning "The
Real Christian" At the night SER
vice, beginning at 7:45 o'clock, his
theme will be The Blessings of
Adversely"
At First Baptist church the pulpit
will be occupied as usual by the pas
tor, Rev. O. P. Gilbert, Dr. A. B.
Campbell preaching there tonight.
At First Church of Christ, Scien-
fist, the sermon subject this morn
ing is Cod the only cause and
creator" Golden Text: THE
Works of the Lord are great, sought
,,1O
therein Psalm Ill End.
The usual monthly services this
morning at the Catholic church, con-
Quoted by Rev FIR Reich.
In the absence of the pastor of
Furlow Lawn Church, Rev. R. i. |
Bivins, who is in Athens today, that
pulpit will be filled by the Rev. DR.. |
A. b. Campbell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
COMES IN INTEREST
OF ORPHANAGE

Rev. T. P. Hamilton, financial sec
rotary of the Hephzibah Orphanage,
located at Macon, will visit Americas
at an early date in the interest of the
orphanage. The school is without
endowment and the work is depen
dent entirely upon free will offerings
from those interested in this COM
mendable work All classes of or
phan children are accepted, SO far as
room and finances will allow. Or
phan children and abandoned in
fants find at the Home an abiding
place. Much good work has already
been done by Secretary Hamilton in
saving the orphans.
The Orphanage was established
twelve years ago at Bolingbroke, Ga,
but was moved to Macon as offering
a more convenient location. 1t is
one of the best known of the orphan
ages of the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
COURT TO START UPON
LIST OF JAIL CASES
Criminal Docket in Supe-
riOr Court.

The jailbirds, star boarders at Cas-
tie Sumter will constitute the lineup
in superior court tomorrow morning,
when Judge Littlejohn will take up
the criminal docket AS usual, the
Jail cases will have precedence over
the bonded cases.
And there are not great many of
either kind
There are but eight or ten Jail
birds in the coop, and the grand jury
after a session of nearly a week, has
developed but few cases for trial in
superior court.
A number of bills have been re-
turned, but most of these usually go
to the city court for trial.
Only one case of homicide, the kill
ing of a negro boy recently, is to be
tried this week, while there are but
few other felonies. The docket, in
all probability, will be cleared before
the end of the week, making this term
short one.
The case of l.. G. Joiner, the in
surance agent indicted for forgery,
will come up among the first this
week, quite likely. An attempt will
probably be made to show that Join
er was mentally unbalanced when
the alleged act was committed.
He has been in jail nearly three
weeks since his arrest upon the
charges preferred against him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

In steady stream aliens are de-
parting on transatlantic steamships.
So heavy is the movement-which
breaks all records for this season of
the year-that the steamship lines
have advanced the steerage rate so
per cent, but this had small effect in
checking the outgo 1t is estimated
that 100000 foreigners will have re-
turned before the rush is ended. AS
each alien takes away considerable
sum in savings the financial situa-
ton is not improved by their depart
ure 1t would be genuine surprise
il they should find the bars up when
they try to return next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
A DINNER AT LESLIE
MUCH ENJOYED

LESLIE, GA, Nov. 30.-A de-
lightful occasion here on Thanksgiv-
ing was that at the hospitable resi-
dence of Mrs. Mollie Num-, where a
sumptuous dinner was served Among
the guests present were DR. and Mrs
Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brady
Mr.. and FRS. B. T. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. T. Price, Mrs Walter Heys,
Misses Ethel Broadfield Annie and
Laurie Johnson and Ella Brady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
CHRISTMAS WEDDING
is ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs Marshall Martin have
announced the engagement of their
daughter Annie Laurie, to DR..
Guy George Lunsford, the
marriage to be solemnized
on Thursday evening December Goth,
at their residence, 300 Jackson street
Only the immediate friends of the
bride and groom will witness the
marriage, DR.. and Mrs. Lunsford
leaving shortly thereafter for Au-
gusta to spend some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
YOUNG MAN TO SECURE
RELEASE ON BOND
Relatives to Rescue of
Scarborough.

Fuller Scarborough of Americas,
held in Triton Jail for flim-hamming,
according to press dispatches sent
out from that town, has probably
been released upon bond ere this,
Relatives in Americas have notified
the Triton officers that bond for
young Scarborough would be given
here, and his release from Jail thus
secured. He is charged with work
ing short change game upon
merchants there with the aid of a
companion, with whom he left Am
CIRCUS about ten days ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
GUEST OF HONOR
IN SAVANNAH

Miss Margaret Miller, who is visit
ing Miss Righton Habersham in Saw
annah, during the Thanksgiving holt
days, has been the honoree of a
number of pleasant social events
On Friday night Miss Haber-
sham entertained for her with four
tables of bridge. Yesterday evening
a chatting dish party was given, and
a Dutch supper, where fifteen young
people were the guests. Miss Miller
will return tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Texas banks are said to be getting
together for next year on PROPOSE
ton to encourage the farmers to sell
next season as soon as cotton is
ready for the market. But before
that time the holding movement for
the present season may be such a
success that the farms will be better
able next season to do their own
financing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Claiming that the whale swallowed
Jonah and that the Christian Bible
College refused to swallow the story
and was therefore not orthodox, a
Massachusetts man has refused to
pay a note which he endorsed for
the encouragement Of the school. jon
:ah has a good change of being made
a defendant in a collection suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Arkansas is turning out diamonds
from worthless land, while Pennsyl-
Tania man found a bunch of the
gems in an old tree. No section is
safe from suspicion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Just in time to be too late to aid
the Thanksgiving table, the prices of
meats are going to decline It's safe
to fear that there will be a rise in
time to interfere with the Christmas
rejoicings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

a Pennsylvania man has given notice
that he will not handle the new gold
coins from which is missing the old
motto. This ought to be a popular
boycott.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Col Bryan is to get $500 for back
pay while in command of a Nebraska
regiment during the Spanish Ameri-
can war. He can credit the item to
campaign expenses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

In a dispute of the ownership of
seven chickens alleged to have been
stolen, a Pennsylvania justice is go
ing to leave the matter to the chick
ends to choose their lawful "roost."
What the justice lacks in law he ex-
poets to make up by instinct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Oklahoma has ordered the rail-
roads to put in stations just after
crossing the state lines, where tick
cts can be purchased by travellers at
the rate of 2 penis per mile through
the state, The new stations ought to
do a land Office business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

The Georgia Railroad Commission
is-or are, according as they go in
solid phalanx, or singly-going to
make a trip over the various lines Of
she state to see if their orders have
been complied with. The Georgia
Railroad will have to drive few
extra spikes and otherwise tidy up
If it desires to avoid trouble.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
CURRENCY BILL WILL
SURELY BE PASSED

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov 30
(SpeciaD Leaders of both sides in
Congress who have gathered for the
opening of Congress Monday agree
that some form of currency relief
must be devised which will speedily
remedy conditions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
Navy G: Army 0.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. 30
In the football game today between
the Army and Navy elevens, the
Navy won by score of 6 to 0. This
will be the last game of the season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

A woman policeman is the latest
in Chicago. She is on duty in a
theater. The Johnny boys will hard
~ stand at the door to try to make
a mash" when she comes out. They
would run the risk of having their
soft heads treated in that style
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
Ladies Goats and Hats.

5000 full length 50 inch coat that
is a hummer at :, >. :. :. :. 1928
$75O-Great lot of extra long 50
inches Coats at each :. =. :. $5.4S.
OOO-Beautiful light tans casters
in full lengths at !. :. :. $7.4s.
Exceptional values in Brown,
Casters and Tans now =. ..$1O.98.
$500 Extra Swell and stylish 81 inch
Coats, lovely now at =. :. :. $14.9S
Children Coats from to 16 years.
$3.50 to $500 values at CSC TO $9.19.
$1.O0 Ladies and childrens hats in the
latest styles at. :. :. :. 48c each
$500 Ladies and Childrens Hats, trim
med and sailors, reduced to $1.39
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Chicago is to place a tax on every
wheel in the city. Chicago University
professors had better hide out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

$1.0O A full 54-inch Broadcloth in all
the leading colors at :. 73c yd.
$1.25 Beautiful Black Taffeta Silk,
full SO inches wide, at . !. csc yd.
4Oc Handsome White Table Damask,
very cheap at =. >. .. 25c yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01
JOYNER'S OPENING SALE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th.

getting are
merchandise.
Smashing! We cutting everything
Bargains
Be quick
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

70 Advertisers ADVERTISING copy
must be handed in by 10 a. m. to
insure its insertion the next morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Address all letters and make remit
tance payable to
THE TIMES RECORDER,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-01

Bear and forbear.-ovid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16

vate thought. by any chance passer-
by. You are aware Of the terms. II
you wish to close the matter immedi-
ately 1 will listen. Otherwise. good
day
He ended with a pm. Penrose
looked at Fayles. who smiled grimiy
ing aimlessly now, its owner knew
hardly whittier. Fayles watched the
confused scribbling for many minutes.
and his face hardened.
MIR. henderson," he began softly
"Er? What's that. sirA
do YOU consider that you're doing
the wisest thing in taking this atti-
tude?"
II consider that I'm attending to my
own business, sir, and setting an ex-
cellent example
And you can tell US nothing about
the house?"
NO more than what you have
heard"
Then. Mr.. henderson" and Fayles
leaned forward. perhaps your memory
and your powers Of speech will be
little better when you are arraigned in
a police court tomorrow morning."
What
Il mean that within five days five
men, all friends of ours. have entered
that wretched house and that not one
has been seen since. An. your com
pieXions changing again. Is IL? You
were so sublimely thick headed that
you thought THAT murderer's den could
be maintained indefinitely without IN
reference. eh?"
henderson mOistened his lips and
fairly glared. words Seemed difficult
But he managed Il at last, and a sort
OF feeble rage crept into his words.
Sir" he said. III this Is a black
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

John Denham. an aged millionaire.
wishes 20 make a posthumous test OF his
theory that mystery, backed by the nope
OF gain, IS tho strongest influence IN the
world. Accordingly year after his death
his lawyer. Malthy. appears In the Wan
derers' Club and tells the story Of the
House OF Suspicion, which stands on the
A pecuIiarity OF the house IS that II a
man stands alone before the gate in the
high wall around the grounds IN the mid
die OF the night II viii open apparently OF
IT'S own accord According 20 Maltby. sew
eral men who have entered the house have
never rcappeared. Weldon. one Of the
Wanderers. Is so impressed by the story
that he tests its accuracy.
The gate opens. he enters the house. and
finds an envelope on ,ht library table in
structing hfu O. look In the Satsuma jar
in the drawing room. lie looks there AM
nnds A hundred dollar bill and another let
ter. lie reads this letter. p0nders a while.
and then turns down the corridor and
passes through a small door and disap-
pears. Meanwhile his friend Carr. who
was waiting FOR him down the block goes
home in wonderment and disgust.
When Weldon fails 10 reappear ths~next
day. Carr determines 10 20 In search Of
him. First. however. he tells Dunfrey
his intention. and asks him 20 follow In
case he. Carr. also disappears.
Cars experience IS Identical with that
OF Weldon. The little door swallows him
as IL had swallowed his friend
The next night Dunfrey passes through
the gate. leaving word with Sellers 10
take I'D the trail The third night Sellers
goes 10 keep his word. taking with him
Fayles and Penrose 10 follow him in M
teen minutes II he does not rcappcar.
After waiting tho specified period. Fayles
and Penrose. each IN turn. attempt 20
gain admission 10 the House Of suspicion.
but thu gates remain tightly closed They
finally decide 20 wait another day for de-
veiopments before notifying the police.
Captain Reeves. a retired detective chief
Is called by HIS friend Fayles and rs. too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16

couldn't loan you those keys for an
hour II you paid me $4,000"
THAT. then, Is your last word on the
subject?"
Henderson looked around again; his
eyes were growing wild. his face was
drawn 10 point Of haggardness.
Gen gentlemen, Il must be! You
you don't understand"
Indeed. we do not But you under
stand. Mr.. Henderson. that you're
placing yourself straight in line for ar
lest. All we want at the moment is
to see the inside or that house"
If there are consequences. sup
pose-God bless my soul, I suppose 1
shall have to take them. the real
estate man said family.
Very well. That settles Il. I
think" Fayles rose suddenly, and for
q minute the bald-headed man seemed
70 quail before them. II think we
can leave. Penrose"
Together they walked to the door:
there Fayles turned for an instant
Remember this, Mr.. Henderson. try
ing 70 escape In any way Will not work.
Even at this moment detectives are
watching your place. and you won't
be able 10 shake them
ut-gentlemeH-"
''WeH?''
Il tell YOU 1 don't know-that Is, I
know, butch, / mean say that II
Is Impossible
What is?''
Henderson dropped back into his
chair. white and staring.
Nothing" he said weakly.
The door closed and side by side. The
visitors walked briskly to the corner.
and there. out OF Benderson's sight.
they stopped