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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
AMERICUS merchants.
Men Who Are Building Up
Our City Trade.
SKETCH OF MR.. R. {. ALLISON
Began Work Upon the Farm and
From This Modest Beginning Has
Attained Success in the
Commercial World.
SKETCH OF Mr.. R. {. ALLISON

Mr.. Richard e. Allison, the subject
of this sketch, was born in White
county, Georgia, near Cleveland, or
September 5, 1866. His father was
Mr.. L. r. Allison, a Confederate sol
dier, who served full four years in the
Southern service in Company G
Twenty fourth Georgia. His father
died in 1898, aged SO years. His moth
er, nee Miss Martha Sims, died when
Robert was eight years of age.
Mr.. Allison was reared on that best
of all places for the development OF
sturdy manhood, farm, and received
a common school education from the
pedagogues of the vicinity.
When he was in his teens he came
to Middle Georgia and secured en-
ployment with Mr.. N. G. Lee, large
planter, and conducted an extensive
mercantile establishment as we'll. Fol
six years Mr.. Allison remained in his
service, laying the foundations for his
subsequent business career, and Sc
curing an excellent insight into bust
ness affairs in general.
From this position Mr.. Allison re-
moved to Cuthbert. This was in 1887
The following year, 1888, he came to
Americas, where he has since lived.
Mr. Allison first engaged in the
book and stationary business here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
AN OCCASION OF INTEREST
Song Recital of Miss BuChananS Pup bills on Monday
Evening, 10th.

After most successful term, Miss
Buchanan's school of music closes to-
morrow evening with a voice recital
at Miss Bells studio at $50 o'clock.
The primary and intermediate classes
will hold their recitals at later date.
The work for the past year has been
in all earnestness, without desire for
show or effect. More time, more per-
manence IS all that is asked for ever,
as return for labor.
''Music hath charm to seothe the
savage breast and to lift the soul of
enlightened man above the sordid
things of earth to realms ETHEREAL and
bright, to cheer his heart and inspire
him to greater effort and noble
thought.
Music is combination or succession
of sounds, so varying in pitch, intensi-
ty and time as to produce pleasant SEN
sations upon the ear, Weakening the
emotions, raising mental images, and
stimulating thought.
Apart from words it expresses pas
sion and sentiment, and linked with
words, it becomes a most beautiful
illustration of language. True music
is indeed, the poetry of sound.
The four cardinal factors of music
are, the instrument, the piece, the
performer and the listener. To be
able to appreciate the higher order of
music, we must have we'll trained ears,
hearts responsive to the appeal of the
higher emotions and minds capable of
beauty and lofty thought.
The skillful performer understands
thoroughly the construction and ma
ture of his piece and in the faithful ex-
ecut1on of his work, the we'll trained
muscles of his hands or throat harmo-
niously act in obedience to his will.
His music comes as message
from his soul, and the heart strings of
his appreciative listener are set in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09

with Mr.. w. F. Hissner. Later Mr..
Jesse Aycock bought out Mr.. Hiss
ner's interest. This business was a
somewhat unsatisfactory invest
ment, the only business venture in
which Mr.. Allison failed to make a
satisfactory result. 1t was while en-
gagged in this business that he met his
wife, Mrs. Georgia Aycock, being
engaged in active business with her
after her husbands death.
They were married on December "a,
1898, and to this union Mr.. Allison
attributes much of the success that he
has since achieved.
In 1894 Mr.. Allison secured a posi-
ton with the American Lead Pencil
Company, of New York. At that time
his. territory was estricted, but few
years later he was placed in charge of
the Southern States for this Company,
one of the largest corporations in the
land, and is at present holding this
responsible position.
A few years back, seeing that the
future of Americas was assured and
that it would probably haye rapid
and substantial growth, Mr.. Allison
made several investments here, all of
which have turned out profitably.
Among his latest business ventures
was the Allison Furniture Co, of
which he is president, and later
The Allison Realty Co., of which
he is also president.
Each of these enterprises has forged
ahead and become factor in the bust
ness life of the city.
Mr.. Allison is believer in inter-
listing others with him in the building
up of a healthy and progressive bust
ness. He has sought to associate active,
intelligent men in his enterprises. In
the furniture house and other lines of
commercial activity, he is ably assist
ted by his nephew, Mr.. A. w. Allison,
who became associated with him
several years ago.
The other stockholders in the furni-
ture company are Mr.. r. E. Allison's
wife and Mr.. ]. S. Glover.
Mr.. Allison has faith in Americas
and its future development. Although
travelling extensively, and in position
from personal experience and observa-
ton to judge intelligently, he believes
that this section is the best in Georgia
and that Americas ten years hence
will have not less than twenty thous
and people.
It is his desire to keep the companies
of which he it president fully abreast
with the requirements of an ambitious
city, and to that end the handsome
Allison block, is now being erected,
where the Allison Furniture Company
Will soon make its home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
Tremendous Purchase of Kim0nas


made long and short value Use 48
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
Mems II -2C Handkerchief at Csc Dozen

lien handk erchiefs made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09

The Alaska Packers Association
have taken the highest awards at
every Worlds fair where their goods
were shown. At st. Louis Worlds Fair
the Red Salmon took the grand prize,
the only grand prize ever given to
Salmon at any Worlds Fair. The Argo
Red Salmon is the best that is packed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09

Gin the Times Recorder Iof next Sun
day will be published sketch of the
life and business career of Mr.. w. e.
Hamilton, one of the leading ana
successful merchants of Americus.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
Hicks Capudine Cures

1t is not narcotic or dope but removes
the cause. Get bottle and try it for
headaches, sour stomach, Indigestion
pains or colds. It's liquid affects inn
mediately pleasant to take. Sold at
all drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09

For RENT. House corner Harold
Terrell, four rooms; kitchen. City
water, possession %. A. w. Smith.
d. IT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09

Fine harness carried in stock or
made to order at BaglGy's, wholesale
and retail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09

Phone Lov1ng's Stables, 81, for bags
gage wagon. +.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
City Tax Returns.

City Tax Returns.
Don't blame the Clerk and
Treasurer if you are double
taxed. Make your City tax
returns now and avoid the
trouble.
7. n. Hawkes.
Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-09
LOOSE. FITTING
s'R. v. d."

4 Don't Suffer in Hot Weather "B
HI V. d. Coat Cut Undershtrt and
i Knee Length Drawers best and
~ coolest for summer Delivered tC
any part of the United States upon
II receipt of price So, S1.O0, and 81 81
NJ garment When ordering give ches
a and waist measure in inches.
Write for illustrated booklet to
Dept. No. 10. r CROSBY FRY CO.
1893 Broadway, New York, N
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NEVER Before SUCH WONDERFUL VALUES As THFSF
LadIe's $3.50 TO S5-Hand Painted Parasos at So SO

llstw
III Sc tey are the pettiest
the cost
$3.50
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
RIXEY is REBUKED
BY SENATOR HALE

Continued from Page One.
pected clause in the order. also. detaches
him from the joint army and navy board
and the order was signed by Commander
G. BIcR. Wlnslow, acting chief Of the
bureau. He is ordered home" thus be-
ing relieved OF ali duties in the Navy De
partment and the order threw cOnster-
nation among his friends. who did not
believe that after his resignation. the
President would 90 SO far as 10 sever him
entirely from any connection with the
department. His duties on the i0int board
had nothing 20 do with his other place.
and the work was entirely separate
At the last meeting. this board was
composed Of Admiral Dewey, president
Rear Admiral Brownson, Capt Barnette.
and Capt. Wainwright. representing the
navy. and zen. Bell chief Of staff; Gen
Duvall, assistant chief OF staff; Gen. Muir
ray, chief Of artillery. and Gen. Wother-
spoon. president OF the War College, rep
resenting the army.
Admiral Brownson viii leave shortly on
a duck hunting expedition in the South.
but VIII probably have nothing TO say
concerning his resignation unless the
President makes the letter public There
was talk that he would resign from the
navy so he could discuss the case with
out fear Of a court-martial. but his
friends doubt the probability Of such ac-
ton.
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donna Of grand opera From that day
10 this she has never wavered. although
last year Klaw 6. Erlanger made her an
offer Of $1,000 a week and ali expenses,
with a guarantee of a season of forty
weeks year for three years, if she would
return 20 the comic opera field
She is now associated with Noria. Nor
dica. Desania, Olitzka, Claessens. Con-
stantinO. d. Aubigne Ie Segurola, and
others equally notable In the San Carlo
Grand Opera Company under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Henry Russell
The conductor this year is Signor Ar
naldo Cont. The season repertoire con-
sists of 'Lohengrin" Gn German);
Faust and Carmen" Gin French
Aida" Don Giovanni Cavalleria,' Clio
conda," Marta. 'Pagliacci.~ ''Traviata, -
''Trovatore," Rigoletto'' Don Pasquale.' -
-Barbiere." "Ugonotti," and Lucia" Gin
Italian).
The San Carlo Company will have a
festival OF grand opera at the Belasco
Theater. the only grand opera to be
heard in Washington this season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
"TRUST-BUSTING" IS SHOWN
Department of Justice Prepares a
Pamphlet, Giving Details.
Only Twenty-nine Cases Instituted
During First Four Years of MIR.
ROOseyelt'S Incumbency.

The trust-busting achievements OF the
Roosevelt administration, with a eompar-
isOn in tabulated form with the less con-
spicuous victories of other administers
lions, both Republican and Democratic.
are described in a pamphlet prepared in
the Office of the Attorney General. A sim
liar document was prepared early in the
year. but the revised edition is more
ample. and it brings the record up 10
date.
While the pamphlet purports to be n
mere record, the information which Il
contains is set forth in such a way as 10
invite comparison between the Roosevelt
and Mckinley administrations. and be-
tween the present regime and periods
when Grover Cleveland and Benjamin
Harrison sat in the Presidential chair
The summary of cases which the official
pamphlet presents would make IL appear
that the Roosevelt administration in six
years has accomplished little. IL anything,
more under the act to regulate COM
merce than was accomplished in four
years by the second Cleveland admins
tration
The answer to this. according TO the
Department of Justice officials. IS that
the recent cases were much more mpOr-
tant than the former; also that the FL
kins anti-rebate law has been invoked
more frequently than the old act TO regu-
late commerce. During the first four
years of President ROOsevelt's incum-
bency only twenty-nine cases were insti-
tuted against railroads under both the act
10 regulate commerce and the Elkins act
In the four years while President CIeve-
land was in office for the second time the
whole number Of cases instituted under
the act to regulate commerce was more
than three times as large. that is. 102
The activity Of the present administration
since Mr.. RoOsevelt's election by the
people in 1908 shows that the whole num-
Der OF cases has been increased TO 80.
Under the Sherman antitrust law the
Roosevelt government in six years has
instituted seventeen civil and eighteen
criminal actions. a total of thirty-five
In Mr.. McKinley's administration there
were only three: in Mr.. Cleveland's sec
ond administration of four years there
were nine. and in Mr.. HarrisOn's four
year term there were seven.
Mr.. ROosevelt's record for the first four
years was also seven cases under the
Sherman law.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
CONSULT TAFT ON GOLDEIELD
SECRETARY Root and Senator New
lands at War Department.
Troops May Remain il Special Leg,
isIature Is Called 10 Provide
Police in Nevada.

Secretary Root and Secretary Taft had
conference yesterday in regard to the
strike situation at Goldheld. New.
Secretary TAFT also saw Senator New
lands. Of Nevada. who talked with the
Secretary about the withdrawal of troops
from Golddeld. Last week the President
ordered the withdrawal Of the present
force from Goldfeld on December 80. This
action was taken because Gov. Sparks, Of
Nevada, refused TO call an extra session
OF the legislature for the purpose Of pro-
viding for the establishment Of a police
system FOR Goldheld.
Gov. Sparks. influential mine owners.
and others have urged Secretary Taft
and the President to allow the troops 10
remain beyond December 30. because OF
the likelihood Of an outbreak upon the
departure Of the troops
The force now in Goldheld comprises
go men Of the Twenty-second Infantry.
under command Of Col. Alfred Reynolds.
The Secretary Of War has issued the or
ders for the withdrawal Of the troops on
next Monday. and at the close of the
Department yesterday the orders had not
been counteTmanded
II is not likely that the troops viii be
allowed 10 remain beyond that date I'M
less Gov. Sparks is willing TO cali an
extra session OF the legislature 10 provide
either militia or police system for the
protection Of the citizens of Goldfeld
Secretary TAFT received a telegram yes
terday. which he sent 10 President Roose-
welt az Pine Knot, Va. II IS thought that
Gov. Sparks has promised 20 call an extra
session of the legislature in the hope that
the Federal government will agree 10
allow the troops TO remain.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

Al the direction of Brig. Gen. Crozier.
chief Of the Ordnance Bureau OF the
army, several bullets used In army rifles
were analysed, and the discovery has
been made that these bullets contain
small percentage Of anthony.
Until recently army officers on duty In
this city were not aware that antlmony
was being used in the composition OF the
army bullet.
Several weeks ago Gen. Crozier testified
before the Senate Committee on Military
Affairs, which is investigating the shoot
ing up Of Brownsville. that army bullets
DID not contain any anthony. At one of
the meetings OF the committee recently
report was presented showing the results
Of chemical analyses Of two of the oul-
lets. which were dug out Of houses in
Brownsville after the raid
The Brownsville Bullets.
The results showed that the Brownsville
bullets contained a small percentage Of
anthony. which was taken as an indica-
ton that they were not army bullets
This fact tended 10 show that the colored
soldiers were not responsible for the
shooting
Shortly after this report was presented
to the committee. Gen. Crozier had a
series Of chemical analyses made with
view TO determining whether army bull
lets might not contain anthony. IN spite
OF the fact that the specifications for
their manufacture did not mention the use
OF anthony As a result Of these ex-
periments, II was shown that army bull
lets did contain a small percentage Of
anthony, which was used without the
knowledge Of Gen. CroZier and the army
ordnance experts.
The president OF the company which
manufactures the major portion OF the
bullets used by the army was in Wash
ington recently. and Il Is understood he
explained 10 Gen. CrOzier the reason why
the company uses a small percentage Of
anthony In spite Of the fact that the
specifications made no mention Of the use
OF anthony.
Ia Was Not Prohibited.
He explained 10 Gen. Crozier II Is said
that the specifications did not prohibit
the use Of anthony, and that a small
percentage Of II was necessary 20 make
the bullets tougher, 70 give them a sharp
er nose. and TO make them east better.
The discovery OF the presence Of a small
percentage OF anthony In the bullets
VIII tend 20 confirm the belief which IS
general in military circles that the col
Ored soldiers were responsible for the
shooting up Of Brownsville.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
TRACKS TO UNION STATION.
Smith Expects Early Action on Dis
trict Matters.

Chairman Smith, of the House District
Committee. is still in Washington. and
will remain during the recess. He is tax
ing a part Of each day 10 so over sec
tons Of the proposed route for the per-
manent car tracks TO and from the Union
Station
Il doubt IL there VIII be any trouble
about temporary relief" said Mr. Smith
yesterday. discussing the question, but
when il comes 10 the enactment Of per-
manent legislation. procedure, of course.
Will be slower
From Mr.. Smiths attitude, it Is believed
that shortly after the House reconvenes.
following the recess, measures for tenn
porary relief of the travelling public Will
be taken
Mr.. Smith is inclined to the belief that
the Burkett resolution. introduced by
the Senator 70 halt the trial OF DR.. Chan
cellor until ne was able 10 appear in per-
son. will be sufficient TO bring the matter
before the committee.
If not, there is al least one bin intro
duced IN the House by Representative
BurleSon. Of Texas, doing away with the
school board, which, referred to the COM
mittee, will be reason enough
Mr.. Smith anticipates the organization
Of his committee within Il few days after
Congress recOnvenes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

Keeping Senatorial mustaches properly
curlcd and shining during the fiscal year.
ended June 30 last. required six bottles
OF brilliantine. which cost $40; twelve
dozen hair brushes, and a Ike number OF
combs were purchased for the proper ar
arrangement Of Senatorial locks: Senatorial
compilations We're preserved with the
assistance OF various cosmetics, talcum
powders. massage creams, and special
soaps.
All these things, and mary more, are
duly set down opposite their respective
prices in the annual report OF the Secre-
tary OF the Senate upon his stewardship
regarding the Senate contingent fund.
Only one gallon Of cologne was required
to enhance the charm Of the Senatorial
presence. Likewise only two ounces Of
ounce seed We're used IN imparting addi-
tional curling tendencies 10 Senatorial
couture. For what purpose two yards
Of canton flannel was used. Is not dis
closed. IInnumbered bottles OF hair re-
storers and sure cures for badness helped
10 preserve the natural abundance of
Senatorial matches. Two pounds OF
Copenhagen snuff were used in replenIsh-
ing the contents Of the two famous Sen
ate snuff boxes. Who used the snuff
is not detailed.
Used Up 1000 Quinine pills.
TO what use Senators put Peter Pan
purses" it would be interesting to learn.
-Four of them We're purchased. Head
aches seem to have been frequent in the
Senate during the year, as were, ap-
parently. sore threats and other physical
ills, for some dozens Of headache powders.
potash tablets. Brown mixture pellet and
other pellets were consumed. Malaria and
similar troubles We're warded away from
Senators by an army Of quinine pills,
numbering 2C90. Many cases Of medicinal
waters are also on the list
Pocketbooks, card cases. arm bags. d"
beaded bags" other bags. photo frames,
and, strange to say. one skirt bag were
among the necessities purchased for Sen
ators. Which Senator wears the skirts
is a mystery one adjustable punch was
also purchased but 1t is understood that
the punch referred TO did not contain al
cOhol. Visiting cards for the Senafe's
social calls. dinner cards for the fire.
Quent dinners given by the Senate. Il
there are such, reception cards and mono
grams were engraved by hundreds. The
Senate. In fact, seems 10 have been a So
cial favorite with expensive, and one
might say, fOppish tastes.
ShOeking.-36 Packs of Cards.
Does the Senate also indulge in that
ancient and popular American game.
draw poker? or does it only play soil
taire or seven-up. Three dozen packs OF
cards, supposed to mean playing cards,
are listed as having cost $l0S4. Wonder
who won most OF the jack-pots?
And these are but a few salient points
Of the report, which covers 429 pages.
and is commercially itemized, even down
10 the large item Of porterage, meaning
tips, which in itself totals quite re-
spectacle sum.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
STENOGRAPHERs MEET.
State Association Is Now I'm FOrtieth
AnhunI Convention.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE New York
State Association OF Stenographers. which
has a membership OF go. began its for
tieth annual convention to-day.
The association met I'm Special Term.
Part III. Of the Supreme Court. and will
remain in session until tomorrow after
noon. Tomorrow night the stenograph-
ers viii hold a banquet at the Manhat-
tan Hotel.
The association is made u OF court and
law stenographers. The twenty-four stem
ographers Of the Supreme Court in this
city are members. Charles II. Requa.
stenOgrapher Of the Supreme Court OF
Brooklyn, is president OF the organiza-
ton. Louis Lowenstein. stenOgrapher of
the County Court. Of Troy. is its secre-
tary. Theodore +. Shuey, stenographer
OF the United States Senate, attended the
convention.
Justice Greenbaum, of the Supreme
Court. delivered an address Of welcome
and spoke OF the high character and
valuable work Of the stenOgraphers Of
this State.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
DENY ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Friends of Leslie Carter Decline 10
Make Explanation.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Emphatic denial was
made to-day by friends of Leslie Carter,
lawyer and capitalist. that his present
serious condition is the result OF an at
tempt 20 commit suicide. While declining
to enter into any explanation, they in
sist it is due to an accident.
Mr. Carter was found unconscious in
his room, more than three weeks ago.
A doctor was Immediately summoned and
pronounced Mr.. Carter critically Ill from
gas poisoning. A broken gas fixture, il
was explained, had permitted gas to es-
cape into the room.
a maid, however. said Mr.. Carriers con-
ditiOn was much improved.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
NEWS CUT SHORT.

The Commissioners yesterday approved
the recommendation Of Mai Sylvester that Charles
T. Mansfield be appointed private in Class ! o.
the police force.
John Green. alias Coin. who was ar
rested December Is, was held in Police Court yes
terday morning in S0o0 bond 'or the action OF the
grand jury on a charge of Larceny.
Officers for the coming year win be
elected at q meeting Of the Biological Society to-
night n the Cosmos Club The society council viii
hold conference before the regular meeting.
Policeman Ray c. Ault, of us Seventh
stree. southwest. member Of the Fifth precinct
police station. shot himself in the foot while in
the woods near Brightwcod yesterday afternoon. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital. but was able
20 leave later in the afternoon. Ault was climbing
fence when his shotgun discharged