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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
THE BABIES ON PARADE
A FEATURE OF BAZAR
Americas in Miniature at
Show.

The babies on our block, on several
blocks; in fact, from all over Sum
ter county, are coming, a mighty host,
to the bazaar next Tuesday afternoon
and will open up the occasion with
alternate COOS, crows, shrieks, yells
and robust bowls.
For the crop the crop that never
fails in Sumter, is ready for the holt
day harvesting Tuesday.
Little babies, big bouncing babies,
boy and girl babies, red-headed bald
headed, tow-headed; the whole CO.
tillion three hundred strong will
come trooping to the bazar.
1t will be an aggregation worth a
trip of miles to see.
Sumter country grows the finest
babies"i in Georgia. and more of them
according to acreage, than any other,
and it is the purpose of the manage
ment to corral several hundred of
the best frilled specimens for this
annual exhibition
Prizes will be awarded the three
! finest of these rubber-connected beau
! ties, according to the verdict of the
body who recklessly tempt fate as
/ judges.
The lineup will be in three divis-
! ions, or classes, as follows:
Babies one to six months; babies
six months to one year; babies one
year to two years Of age.
The committee Of judges will look
over this kaleidoscope aggregation o.
infantile loneliness and pin the blue
ribbons and silver cups accordingly
1t will be another instance of where
many are called and few will bt
chosen
Mrs. George w. Bacot and Mrs
Crawford Wheatley are the efficien
managers of this department, an(
names of babies to be entered for The
show must be sent them before Tues
day next. 1t is hoped to have ever!
section Of the county thus represent
ed
1t will be great occasion, both be
fore and after the bawl.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Pennsylvania Next Local
Option Battle Ground.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov 49,
As it is expected that Pennsylvania
Will be the next battle-ground for the
local option issue, efforts are being
made by influential distillers, brewers
and wholesalers in this State to
bring the warning elements in the
liquor business together so as to
make a united front against the tenn
perance forces. Philadelphia men
are leading this movement.
While it is not denied that the liquor
men of this State are to combine with
a view to defeating the nomination of
any candidate for the Legislature fav-
orable to the passage of a local option
bill, yet one Of the chief questions be-
fore the recent meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee of the State Liquor
Dealers Federation in Odd Fellows
Temple in this city, was the war of
the manufacturers and the way to
halt it.
1t was learned that leading dis
tillers lay the blame for much of the
increase in temperance sentiment to
the policy OF the brewers in financing
so many saloons, but it is admitted
that it is too late to attempt to re-
duce the number of bars very mater
tally now without provoking attack
from the rear. Open criticism is
made of the efforts of some of the
large brewers to sell their product
by virtually going into the saloon
business, and this has been bitterly
denounced as a cut-throat" policy
that served to incite increased oppo-
citiOD tn the drink evil
1t is pointed out that many of the
saloonkeepers find it difficult to do
profitable business and that they re-
sort to illegal means to stimulate
trade, which has served to incite in
tense criticism on the part of the
temperance men, who use this as an
argument against the high license
law.
Men have been engaged to conduct
a literary bureau against local option
and Philadelphia will be the centre
from which this feature of the cam
paign will be directed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
LAUNDERING STUPIDITY

For many things President Roose-
welt is deserving of admiration, but
Other acts CT his are anything but
commendable
His last in the line Of ofsnsiyeness
is the order to omit from the new $40
gold coins, and future coinage the
words In God We Trust"
Already a storm has started which
no doubt will reveal to the President
his laundering stupidity in making
the order. 1t is most unfortunate that
a man with otherwise clear views
permits himself to be overinfuenced
by some close friend-though who
the offender is in this case has not
been developed-to do things which
are of no Importance in any event,
and which run counter to the feel
ings of the majority of the American
people.
In his letter Of explanation the
President makes a very lame de-
Tense of his action and puts his own
individual opinion against that Of
the people in such a way that con-
demnation is his only reward.
Even his defense that there is NJ
law for such a motto has been rid
died. In the act of 1873 it is pro
yidad that the Secretary of the Treas
ury may cause the motto In God
We Trust to be inscribed upon such
coins as admit of such motto The
act Of the following year makes no
mention Of the motto, though by i'm
plication leaving a semi-direction
that the motto be used.
The motto has been in use for
nearly a half century and has won a
reverence which is too deep to be
overridden roughshod and at the
whim yenof our President-King.
The gist of Roosevelt's explanation
is in the words "As the custom,
though without legal warrant had
grown up, | might have
been at liberty to keep the inscrip-
tion had | approved of it's being on
the coinage"
Had I approved" The sooner
Roosevelt recognizes that he is only
one of the many millions who think
their opinion just as good as his the
better it will be for his conceit,
But there is no cause for special
alarm, as Congress meets soon and
there is little doubt that one of the
first measures to be put through will
be an order for the restoration and
preservation of the motto "In God-We
Trust" on the nations coinage.
For the ability to make more kinds
Of a useless laughing stock out of
himself, than any public character,
Roosevelt takes the medal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
THE BOYS IN BLUE
Dixie IN NEW SUITS

Americus' finest came forth
yesterday shining resplendent in
new uniforms, besides which JOS
eph's coat of many colors would have
looked like a patchwork quilt mark
ed down to thirty cents. The uni
forms are of regulation blue, with
brass buttons, and were made by
Cliff McElroy, formerly of Americas,
but now a Pennsylvania manufac-
turer. officer Redmond added a new
pair of shoes to his regalia and is the
Apollo Belyidere of the day squad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Steam and electricity are still
fighting for supremacy in hauling
railroad trains. In a recent test on
the Pennsylvania road the steam
engines won out. Both motive pow
ers are good, but each with a special
it would seem.
Bark is willin', the expected has
happened and Bryan has kind Y con-
sented' to make the race for Presi-
dent on the Democratic ticket The
only thing lacking now to make
the bargain complete is for the dele
gates to the national convention to
nominate him. No false modesty on
the part of Mr.. Bryan will prevent
him from occupying the Presidential
chair. > yss@w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Whether or not the Interstate Com
merce Commission has jurisdiction of
rates on the high seas is before the
body Complaint has been made
of the existence Of pool among the
principal steamship lines for for
warding merchandise and that an in
dependent company is deprived Of
its part of the business. 1t will be
an interesting question and involves
the jurisdiction of the commission
over service performed outside this
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
COURT TO CONVENE IN
AMfRICUS ON MONDAY
Session Will be Entered
Upon Then.

Sumter superior court convenes here
next Monday, Judge 2. A. LittIejohn
presiding, and while the session gives
promise of being neither a lengthy
or busy one at least ten days will be
taken up in the trial of cases. Both
the civil and criminal dockets are
light, and about one week will dis
pose Of each. The grand jury will
probably develop considerable bust
ness, especially among those charged
with forgery, gaming, pistol carrying
and similar crimes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

A Philadelphia councilman an
nounces that he has discovered the
alchemist's secret by which baser
metals can be converted into gold.
He has built factory and claims al
ready to have palmed off converted
silver on the Government mint The
project will be useful to some of the
grafters to explain how they got hold
of so much money, if nothing else.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

President Roosevelt has called a
meeting of Governors for next May
to consider the question of preserving
the natural resources of the coun-
try 1t is pointed out that the pros
perity of the country rests ON her
natural resources of forest and
mines and that it is time that steps
be taken for preserving them from
useless waste.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Because cigarettes encourage pull
Enonary diseases, Surgeon General
Rixey, of the navy, recommends
that their use be forbidden to en-
listed men under II years of age. The
ratio of tuberculosis in the United
States Navy is higher than in the
English or German nayies, due to the
use of cigarettes, according to DR..
Rixey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
Ribbon Sale to Continue

The sale of all silk torchon taffeta
ribbons at Duncan's yesterday was
such a success that it will be con-
tinued today All shades and colors
of ribbons are included. Regular so
cents ribbons at "A cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

AT the rate of $40 per annum, the
Standard Oil Company has just de-
clared its usual quarterly dividend
This is oil on the troubled waters as
Tar as holders of Standard stock
are concerned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Aguinaldo has emerged from obscur-
ity long enough to say that Secre-
tary Taft's visit to the Philippines
did good. Aggy used to be a thorn,
but now he leads the applause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Remarkable disturbances on the
sun are reported by English astron-
omers. Perhaps the excitement was
caused by a wireless from Wall street,
DELAYED in transit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Japanese immigration to this coun-
try is increasing, despite the res
trictiye laws. They are being SNUG
gled across the Canadian and Next
can frontiers. Hobson will have some
next texts when Congress meets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

For the third time the Russian Du-
ma is assembled. The new body is
a tame affair, cheers for the Gar
being a popular diversion. Nick's
Ieutenants seem to have pulled the
dumas fangs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
Americas, Ga, Nov. 10, 1907.

Uncle Joe" Cannon, erstwhile as
pirant for Presidential honors, fayors
the restoration Of the army canteen.
Remember Fairbanks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

The Passion Play at the Armory
Friday and Saturday, benefit of Am
CIRCUS Light Infantry. Prices: %
cents for adults and Is cents for
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
Taft to Meet Gar Dec. 3.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 49,
(SpeciaD Secretary Taft has reach
ed Russian and will have an au-
dience with the Car on Dec. 3.
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DAILY AND WEEKLY

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879
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Consolidated April, 1891.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19

Success leads to insolence.-Irish.
Sin beginneth pleasantly.-Bible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-19
The Times Recorder is the

Official Organ of the City of Americas
Official Organ of Sumter County.
Official Organ of Webster County.
Official Organ of Railroad Commits
sion of Georgia for the 3rd Congress
siOnal District.
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Continued on Page Eight
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Theater Offerings
Of Near Future

'eThe Modern Lady Godiva" is the title
OF the drama In which Amelia Bing-
ham will be seen at the Columbia Thea
ter. beginning September Is, for one
y eek. This play, written by Frederick
T. Schrader. formerly OF this city, and
Lloyd NJ Bingham, is daring OF theme
ana dramatic in development, and Is
well adapted for Miss Bingham. The
story concerns a beautiful woman, who.
TO earn money to save her husband s
life, poses for a painting OF the now
famous LAZY GOdiVa. She has repulsed
wealthy and INSCRIPTIONS admirer,
who IN revenge, purchases the picture
and contrives to have II placed on public
view for the first time at a gathering
at which her husband is present, and
under circumstances which give him an
altogether erroneous idea OF the reason
for her being its model. The scene. and
the one ensuing. between the husband
and wife reach great intensity and per-
NIT Miss Bingham 10 give free rein 10
her emotional powers The role also
permits of exquisite costuming. Miss
Bingham is surrounded by a splendid
company. The cast includes John +.
Kellerd. ". L. Abingdon, Frank Holins,
J. Gordon Edwards. Hugh Cameron.
Jane Gordon, Adelaide Wesley, and
Caroline Newcombe
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diva. This picture, by an unknown ar
list, occupies a conspicuous place IN the
British Museum. Its authenticity has
been proved TO the satisfaction of the di-
rector of that institution. The faded can
vas shows a beautiful woman, mounted
upon a white horse. She IS without or
binary garments. But her figure is con-
ceaIed by a wealth of golden hair fall
ing luxUTiantly to her feet.
The likeness OF the face in the pic
ture to Miss Bingham's is startling
enough. to amaze all who scout the the
Dry Of reincarnauon.
Visited Coventry Five Years Ago.
The first time the idea came 10 Miss
Bingham that something in common ex-
listed between her and Lady Godiva was
five years ago, when first she visited Co.
ventry. Long before that she had had
vague Impressions of life and expert
ences IN a quaint old English city-such
consciousness Of places and events
which are very real, nevertheless, and
forms one Of the strongest convictions
on the part Of the reincarnationists Yet
these Impressions did not become men
tally tangible with Miss Bingham until
she drove through the market place of
Coventry. Then there came over her a
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H0MMERSTEIN ANNOUNCES
PLANS FOR GRAND OPERA
CONTINUED from Second Page)


French: Melba. Renaud. Zaneteno. he
Cisneros.
'Traviata" Verdi in Italian: Nfelba,
Renaud. Bassi. Gilbert.
les HIguenOts" (Meyerbreer) IA
italian: NOrdica. De CisnerOs. Sam
marco, Bassi (AlbanD. Francesca, Ari-
mondL
Lucia" DonizettD in italian: MeIba,
CazOuran, Sammarco.
lie Domination de Faust (Berliozj
In French: Renaud, Cazouran, BoreIlo,
Arimondi
''Mephisto" Bolto) in French: Dldur
Dalmores. BOrello
''Trovatore" VerdD in Italian: Nor
dica, alternating with Russ, Albani
Sammarco. De CIsnerOs-
Carmen" (BizeD in French: Bress-
ler-GianOH. alternating with GerviIIe-
Reache. Daimores. Gilbert, Marishina
Faust CGounod) in French. ca.
zOuran, Marishina. Didur, Sammarco.
'-Navarraise'' (Masscnet) in French
Gerville-RCache Dalmores, Sammarco
Arlfondl.
"CavalIeria Rustlcana" CMascagnD IN
Italian; Gerville- Reache, Cazourau
Sammarco, De CIsneros.
'Pagiacci (LeODcavailo) IN Italian
Bassi SammarcO. B0rellO.
Il BOheme" (PuccinD in Italian: Mel
GA. Trentini. Zanetello, Gilbert. sam
marco.
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dreds OF feet OF new films will be shown
tonight, and a program OF unusual
strength has been arranged.
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feeling OF familiarity with the surround
ings, and of intimacy with the life and
atmosphere OF the little city such as
one has upon returning home after q
long absence.
Suspects Peeping Tom Again.
Every street was an old friend and the
ancient houses in the oldest part Of
town seemed as IL she had seen them
but yesterday. One house IN particu-
lar was familiar. It stood at the cor
ner Of the Market place facing the
main thoroughfare AS Miss Bingham
carriage passed this corner she glanced
at this house involuntarily, her gaze
being directed particularly toward an
upper window. She expected 70 see
one of the shutters half open and q
pair of eager, evil eyes leering from
Continued on Page EighO
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sWS AND CHAT OF THE WEEK Il
COLUMBIA SEASON OPENS,
ATTRACTIONS ELSEWHERE
CONTINUED from Second Pa5e.)

Marco Twins, the famous eccentrics;
Reid and Maitland. the ginger girls;
Reed and Hadley, the automatic soldier
Ga Porte and the military man; Mr..
and Mrs Charles Buckley, assisted by
Frank Martin IN "A Busy Manager
the Century Comedy -Four: Joe Herring
ton and Luella Miller. The show con-
cludes with a comedy extravaganza en-
titled THE Isle of Rubbernecks."
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EVA TANGUAY COMING
TO CHASE'S NEXT WEEK

At Chase's next week the chief at
traction will be Eva Tanquay, formerly
Of THE Sambo Girl" and latterIy Of "A
Good Fellow, described as The cyclonic
comcdienne. Others will be Emmett
Corrlgan. formerly starred in the title
role of ben Hur," and his companion
players In The Card Party" Princess
Lalla OF Tangier and ner troupe Of
Moorish dancing girls, Bedouins. tum-
blers and zouaves, IN a scenic novelty
called 'in Morocco" DR.. John Bowker's
travelOgue, an illustrated travel talk
Ned Nye and the Cardownie sisters:
Ned lie Roy and Minnie Woodford, Al
yin & Kenney; and the motion pictures
Of Picturesque Japan"
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NATIONAL OPENS NEXT WEEK
WITH "THE FOLLIES OF 1907

The New National Theater viii open
Monday night, September Is, for the
regular season OF 1907-0s. The attrac-
ton announced for the first week IS the
musical review, The FOllies OF 1901 %
which for three months this summer en-
joyed a prosperous run in New York
The production is under the direction OF
Fiorenz Ziegfeld, Miss Anna HeId's
husband and manager, and IL is de-
ClaTed that he has removed many OF
the attractive features of Miss HcId's
production, THE Partisan Model" over
10 The Follies OF 1867" II is certain
that the novel spectacles, the Anna Held
chorus and the Gibson bathing girls,
both Of which made splendid impress
sions along Broadway this summer. are
10 be retained fer the engagement at
the New National. together with the toe
dancing speciaIties Of Mile Dazzle. Grace
I.aRue. and the funny antics Of Bicktl
4 Watson
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JOE WEBER IN COLLEGE YELLp
OPENS BELASCo SEPTEMBER 2,

The Belasco rheater will open it's reg
ular season Monday. September 3, with
one OF the most interesting % the sea-
sons attractions. Joe Weber and his
big company OF favorites. "The Col
lege 1ell' in two hOWls is the title
given TO this seasons vehicle b. Edgar
Smith, who. It Is stated. has provided a
droll plot with many funny situations
The music by Gus Edwards is spirited
and contains many Whistling tunes.
Joe Weber has a large company IN his
support this season, including Amelia
Stone. Bessie Clayton, Valesla Suratt
Tom Lewis. William Gould, Harry /,
Tight, and Charles Burkhardt The
chorus Is said 70 be up to the Weber
standard, both III vocal perfection and
physical beauty.
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Sunday Concert at Gayety.

ne nrst OF me series OF Mayer coz
certs viii h. given at the Gayety to-
night These Sunday night entertain
ments will consist chiefly OF the newest
thing In motion pictures and vaudeville
features secured from the professional
ranks Of well-known vOcallsts. Special
attention viii be paid 70 the comfort
Of lady patrons to these concerts. who
VIII have an excellent opportunity 70 see
/ the new plaYhouse.
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Will the Same Puzzle
Present Itself Next
Year?
Has This Actress Ever
Felt the TranSmigra-
tory Spirit Before?

Is Amelia Bingham the reincarnau ton
OF Lady Godiva? The popular actress
makes this claim, supporting it with
such interesting evidence that her con-
tention has been taken seriously ~
several eminent scientists. and has at
tracted the attention and compelled be-
Eef Of all who hold with the Oriental
lists that a person may live upon earth
several times in different ages and
widely separated countries.
This belief on the part of Miss Bing-
ham was the cause for her selecting as
her play this season The Modern Lady
Godiva," a drama inspired by the me
dieval original Of that name and having
for the heroine a beautiful woman who
displays the same kind Of sublime self
sacrifice. as that which gave her pro-
totype fame which will endure as long
as literature and song. These circum-
stances lend peculiar and intimate in
terest to Miss Bingham's performance
this season.
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Personal Resemblance Strikinr-

Whatever the increduIous. may have to
say upon this subject, one fact IS es-
tablished, and that is a striking raser-
blance between Miss Bingham and the
only authoritative portrait of LADY Co
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Coming to Academy .

'BunCo- IN Arizona" is the title OF
Lillian Mortilners latest Offering this
season, which appears at the New Acad-
envy for the week commencing Monday
September 10.
The scenario provides four big scenes.
true IN every detail TO Western sur
roUndiugs and comprises a ramchcr's
home, a typical Western saloon, and
Indian camp with their tepees. a shaft
Of mine IN the midst Of the Rockies
with full working machinery.
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Merry Maidens at Lyceum.

1.-THE Merry Maidens" Company will
be the offering at the New Lyceum The
alter for the week beginning tomorrow
matinee. The scenery and costumes are
entirely new, and the twenty chorus
girls are said to be pretty and sweet
voiced. The curtain raiser Is termed
The Heir to the HOopla'- and the
closing burlesque, AT Coney Island %
both arranged and staged hg Sam Rice.
who plays the principal, comedy role
in both burlesques. The first part will
be followed by an clio Of clever spe-
cialtes, among them: Lewis and
Thompson. singing and dancing and
talking comedians; Patti Carney. in a
repertoire OF songs: the two Graces.
presenting little Frankie Grace in The
College Kid and Father" Some Quar-
tette IN their new comedy act. Break
Ing Into Vaudeville, " and Lulu Beeson.
champion lady buck dancer, holder OF
the Richard X. Fox medal
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Yauaerille Artists at Majestic.

Leo St Elmo. the musical German,
who scored a hit at tie Majestic this
spring with his excellent musical COM
edy act. will open a weeks engagement
at this playhouse tonight He VIII ap-
pear with his speciality between the acts
OF ''Tennessee's Pardner'' at every per
Torrance this week. Among the other
vaudeville features of ". D. Fftzger-
aids Sunday evening concerts are
Clemens and Massey. clever singing and
dancing comedians. and Jim McQuaide
who viii sing illustrated songs. Hun