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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
CHRISTMAS BOX
is UNDER THE BAN
EngIand'S Anti-Iipping Cru
SADIE Growing.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-(SpeciaD-
The Christmas box has come under
the ban as a result of the anti-tip-
ping crusade that is steadily gaining
Roadway in England. The custom of
giving Christmas boxes on the day be-
fore Christmas to servants and others
is among the time-honOred institu-
lions of the country. But now the
very legality of the custom has been
attacked
1t all comes about under the new
Prevention of Corruption Act. Even
legal authorities of such eminence as
Sir Edward Fry believe that most
Christmas boxes given by tradesmen
to servants are given as inducements
to show favor to the tradesman. So
plainly is this thought to be the case
that those tradesmen who hesitate to
make these presents are wont to de-
clare that unless they break the law
they lose their custom.
The London practice of giving
Christmas boxes is divided into two
parts. In the poorer quarters the
shopkeeper makes a present proper
tionate to the amount of the custom
to the purchaser herself. This is
regarded as in the nature of bonus
and is therefore apparently not cor
rupt.
But in the suburban districts where
the tradesmen deliver goods to the
houses of their customers, it is the
practice of many to give the butler or
maid-servant a Christmas box.
Evidently the shopkeepers are
placed in very difficult position in
face of the new law The attorney
general has given his opinion that
Christmas boxes bestowed openly and
honestly as such cannot be consider
ed illegal under the new act. But
the difficulty is to determine what
presents are honestly, and what cor
ruptly given. One authority points
out that the only safe course for the
tradesman to pursue is to give nc
servants a present without notifying
his or her master
The grocers are very DESTROYS OF
putting an end to this tax, if they
can, and penalty has been propos-
ed for disobedience to this injunc-
ton. The bakers, who have strong
association, have already taken ac-
ton with the object Of inducing their
members to abandon the custom OF
giving Christmas boxes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
BURGLARS HOLD HIGH
CARNIVAL in NEW YORK
Insurance !, Agents FavOrS
Publicity as Cure.

NEW YORK, Dec. -(SpeciaD -
More burglaries, larcenies, and thefts
of all kinds have been committed in
this city in the last sixty days than
at any similar period in its history.
The police do not admit this, and
following their practice of keeping
secret all information of this kind it
is impossible to get at the exact num-
Der of the cases reported to them or
the persons who have been despoil-
ed. There are others, however, to
whom official reports of such crimes
are made, and they say that the facts
are as stated.
The authorities at Police Head
quarters contend that to give public
ity to robberies and thefts would tend
to defeat the ends of justice. 1t is
only when an arrest is made or when
stolen goods are recovered either in
whole or in part-nearly always in a
very small part-that the reporters
receive information.
Differing altogether from the police
in this respect and insistent that
publicity is the one great remedy for
the present condition Of affairs, are
the eighteen or more companies which
write burglary insurance. Next to
the victims these are most vitality in
terested.
Few persons realize the magnitude
of the annual loss to New Workers by
burglary and theft. To illustrate how
serious this loss is the burglary in
surance interests call attention to
the fact that while the loss for 1924
fires in this city in a single year has
reached the total of $9,816,000, there
were in the same period 35,289 rob-
berries, with $15,875,00 as the total
value of the property stolen. The
property recovered in these cases, or
salvage" as the insurance men call
it, was neglible quantity, ranging
in some companies from less than /
per cent. to not more than in the
most fortunate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

more than equal to the loss on this
side.
In the Americas spot market bust
ness was almost suspended. Very
small sales were made on a basis of
II cents for good middling, the
price being IL a cent below the basis
for the day before. In the afternoon
buyers were out of the market, but
no cotton was Offering. Quotations
are reduced IL of a cent. The re-
ceipts by wagon for the day were AZ
bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
DIZZY DROP AFTER
GOVT. ESTIMATE
In Local Market Both Sides
Holding Off.

With sheer drop of more than a
quarter of cent was the manner in
which the cotton market yesterday
greeted the Governments estimate
OF II $4,000 bales. Previous to the
event named, which happened at
midday, prices had been at one time
above the previous close. While the
consensus of opinion was not far from
the figures named, some of those who
had been loading up since the low
point of a few weeks ago were hop
ing that the figures might be lower.
AS there seemed no likelihood of a
better selling basil, for some time
to come, those who were playing for
a quick profit deluged the market with
selling orders. This would have hap
pened whatever the figures had been,
except that a smaller estimate would
have seen a larger number of buy
ers. When the close for the session
came prices were nearly a half cent
lower at New York and more than one
third of a cent lower at New Orleans
as compared with the previous close.
New York opened 2 to points low
er and after a small advance eased off
a few points Uncertainty as to the
report produced a nervousness and
prices alternately rallied and receded.
The high point was just before the
reading of the estimate, after which
prices broke with unexpected VIC
lence. No rallying power was shown,
except for little upturn at the last
on profit-taking by shorts. The close
was steady, Al to 40 points below
the close for Monday Spot prices
were marked down % points. New
Orleans opened 2 to points off, but
lust before the estimate was to
points above the previous close. Val
ues slumped badly and worked still
lower. but late in the session an
Improvement was made on buying by
shorts. the close being steady 81
to 81 points below the close for Mon
day. Spot quotations were reduced
5-Sc.
Liverpool was due 2 to points
lower and opened 6 to 9 points off
The close was steady Z to s points
below the final for the previous day
Spot prices were marked off s
points. with sales of $4,000 bales. The
English market was closed before the
reading of the estimate and will no
doubt take tumble this morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

Neutrality-suspicious.. The Geor-
gia Morse Telegraph College, newly
equipped and under tirst-class man
agement, will open in Dawson on
Jan. next. Any one desiring to
learn telegraphy will find it to their
interest to write them for their re-
duced offer of tuition to students be-
ginning on opening day, Jan. l. Ad-
dress, Georgia Morse Telegraph Col
lege, Dawson, Ga. 1910, II, IL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
CENTRAL REDUCES
WORKING HOURS
Rapid Decrease in Earnings
the Cause.

SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 10.-(Spe-
ciaD Orders were issued by General
Manager T. S. Morse of the Central
of Georgia Railway yesterday reduc-
ing the working time of the men
employed by the hour from ten hours
a day to nine hours. The orders
will be effective over the entire sys-
tenn
Like orders were issued for the
Seaboard Air Line system. only the
reductions were from ten hours tc
eight hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Gross Earnings Decreasing

In speaking of the reduction in
hours by the Central, General Mana
ger Noise said the railroad regretted
very much the necessity of taking this
step, but it was impossible for it to
do otherwise. "The gross earnings
of the road are rapidly decreasing
and there is no outlook for a better
ment along this line The road will
be forced to retrench as long as
conditions remain in the present
shape.
The road regrets the necessity of
treating its hard working men in
this manner. but there is no help for
it and the men will have to stand it. .
said Mr.. Noise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
10 Per Cent Decrease

This reduction of hours in the Cen
trail practically means a 10 per cent
decrease in the pay Of the employees
affected. About three weeks ago the
company was compelled to make a
10 per cent reduction, but the en-
ployes in Savannah asked that 10
per cent of the men be laid off and
the same hours be kept.
In making the present reduction
the officials are in hope they will not
have to retrench any further along
this line 1t is stated that if the
gross earnings keep falling and con-
ditions do not improve at an
early date, a reduction from nine to
eight hours will be necessary. The
road will fight against this third
reduction as long as possible and will
protect it's employees as far as it
is able
The reduction in hours affects the
yard forces and the shop forces. All
the shops and agencies at. Macon, At
lanta, Columbus, Birmingham and
other points have been ordered to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
cadet" SCIENTIFIC STOCKINGS
for Boys and Girls.

Knees, heels and toes reinforced
with Irish linen, the strongest fabric
in the world. Cadet Scientific
Stockings for Men and Women, heel
and toes reinforced with Irish linen,
the strongest thread that can be
woven into a stocking. RIP-PROOF,
RUB-PROOF. % cents the pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
LOS

~~%~"~"-S"-N~-S|"-|"-'N-rN
LOST FURS-If the lady who
took, by mistake, of course, a hand
some fur at the recent Council re-
ception, leaving another therefor, will
send same to Holidays book store
the exchange will be appreciated by
the owner. 3t-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Boys Heavy I5C to zoe Hose at DC

We have just thirty-five dozen Of
this grade hose to sell at this price
from the smallest to the largest size,
no extra charge for the large sizes;
if they are worth cent they would
be big bargains for 15c, here for the
December sale at per pair .1Oc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
NOmen's $40, SIS. $35 and
$3.50 Suits at SI7.75.

These extraordinary items are com
ing more often now as the season adj
vances and those who have postponed
buying until the weather compelled
will reap the benefit. This price, $1775
will sell the last suit we have in
stock. The suits are of fine broad
cloths, also high class mixtures.
Here are suits that would have cost
you from $40 to $3.50 at the real
opening of the season. Slaughtered
now at =. SITS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

Manager Lucas promises a decided
novelty in moving pictures shortly.
presenting photos of a part of the
local baby crop of 1907.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

Buy JOhnsOns & HarrOId's turpen-
tine chips. Best kindling ON earth.
$3.50 per barrel delivered. A barrel
will last two winters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Fine Farm For Sale.
Last year

The best improved six hundred
acre farm in Southwest Georgia and
every thing on the farm to run it for
a year. Address Farm" care the
Times Recorder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
ATTENTION FARMERS.

You can get the genuine old FASH
Toned Liverpool Salt at Buchanan's.
Use this kind and save your meat.
1876 to 13-w13-20.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

BOARDERS WANTED-Can acco-
immediate two couples or four young
men. MRS. J. II. BEARD, 222 jack
son street. S-3t-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

That slump of fifty points in cotton
futures yesterday gave the little plum
gers case of cold feet, besides
knocking out old Santa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

take this step With tomorrow the
general decrease in hours will be put
in force over the entire system of the
Central of Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

r. K Webb's hack now in service.
Calls answered promptly. Phone 81
for hack, or best line of groceries,
12-3-2m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

WOOD CHOPPERS, wanted at
Raymond Orchard Co., Smithyille
pike, near Americas. Good wages and
steady work. 8-11
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

Better be careful yet a while long,
er. The grand jury has not yet been
discharged, and can quickly be call
ed back to handle your case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

DESK WANTED; second hand Of
flee desk, cheap for the cash. Address
Spot Cash" care Times-R Recorder.
to IL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

The traffic in Xmas nick-nacks yes
terday was better than for several
days past. The weather was fine
and the buyers came to town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool, Dec. 10.-The cotton mar.
ket closed steady. Spots: MiddIing
uplands 6.34
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
WAREHOUSE REcEIPTs.

Received yesterday by wagon AZ
Received previously by wagon 5000
Total to date 28,O77
Last year 81,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

How Americas longed yesterday for
those street cars and paved streets.
Perhaps we will find both in our
stockings on next Christmas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
SAVANNAH.

Savannah, Ga. Dec. 10, - Spots
middling IL ZIG cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
THE QUOTATIONS
IN AMERICAS
Cotton Market as Reported Daily
by L. G. Council.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 10.-We quote
the local cotton market steady, as fol-
lows: Last
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

The Americas Sunday schools are
preparing special programs of music
end other exercises, which will be a
feature of interest during Xmas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR RENT-A we'll inn
proved farm five miles distant from
Americas. ]. B. FIELDER, Office in
Windsor Hotel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

1t now seems that there will be no
other cases tried at this term of the
court, as there are no prisoners in
Jail awaiting trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
One Cent Column

WANT ADS. IN THE AMERICUS
TIMES-RECORDER cost a cent a
word day; three consecutive days
for the price of two. Minimum charge
is Is cents. All ads. in cheap column
payable in advance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

Merschaum Pipes and cigar hold
ers make ideal gifts. Dodson has
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

Ladies' $3.50 Petticoats, of guar
anteed black Taffeta Silk with deep
founces of fine plaits, this sale $498.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

FOR SALE-All kinds of city and
farm property. ]. B. FIELDER, Of
flee in Windsor Hotel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, La. Dec. TO- Close
steady. Spots III cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Mems Madras Shirts at 49C.

About five hundred Shirts in this
Offering, made of pretty Madras Cloth
with attached Cuffs, sizes IA to 18,
regularly 75c and $1.00, now each ACC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT-Lee street
home, furnished or unfinished, two
rooms on second floor Apply at COL
Lee street, corner Finn. to 13-pd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random.

Watches from $1.OO to $4,000 at
Bells, the ieweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

FOR RENT to 3-horse farm,
three miles from Americas; good
improvements. J. w. HIGHTOWER
12-7-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

FOR RENT Brooklyn Heights, =
three horse farm, eleven room resi-
dence and all necessary out buildings.
Apply to J. c. rooney. 11-20-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
ST. Black and Blue SiCiIian at SOC.

We have just placed on sale new
purchase of these popular goods, ev-
cry yard measures full so inches, and
are worth and sold by every good
store in this part of the State for
$1.00. Just for this December sale
=. =. =. =. =. -. :. .. SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
WANTED

~~~~>7S~~~~~~NN>~-~><~~-~
WANTED-Will pay cents a copy
for issues of the 25th and 29th of
November Times Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Boys $3.50 to $3.50 Suits SI.95

Just an even hundred in this lot,
they are samples used on the road,
every suit is in perfect condition; all
sizes from 8 to Is years, at the low
price for December per suit. $195
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Today Yesterday Year
NEW YORK FUTURES.

New York, Dec. 1O,-Spots: Middling
at 11.SO Futures closed steady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
Duncan's Store.
Opening Sale OF Christmas
Handkerchief.
Guaranteed Black Taffeta at ST..

Guaranteed black Taffeta Silk, a
yard wide, worth $3.50 in every good
store in the whole country, just for
this sale we are going to sell the best
grade at per yard $1.O0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11

FOR RENT furnished upstairs
rooms. Phone 36S or Postoffice Box
1903. 21-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-11
28,O77

2785O
The forum., 1907-12-14
SYNOPSIS OF GAME LAW.

You can hunt and kill quail with gun,
only between November 10Th ana De
cember goth, both inclusive, OF each year.
You must not kill any prairie chicken
or grouse for a period of four years from
the 1st of July, 1907, or any wild turkey,
pheasant. or partridge for period OF SIX
years from July l, 1907.
You must not net trap or ensnare quail
or prairie chicken pheasants or partr1dges
at any time or under any circumstances,
unless authorized so to do by the state
Game commissioner.
You can kill woodcock and mourning
doves only between August 1st and No
vember Goth. both inclusive, of each year
sonirrels nHT sa only W between July ist and No
You can kill all kinds of snipe and
pIover only netween seRtemDer bear lst ana
You can kill wild geese, ducks, ana
brant, and coots, rail or other water fowl
from September 1st to April 10Th, both
inclusive, of each year
You must not kill wild geese, ducks,
brant and other water fowl after sun
down or before sunrise OF each succeeding
day.
You must not kill wild geese, duck or or
brant or other water fowl from any
steamboat, sailboat. electric or gasoline
launch, or from any sink box or sneak
boat or artificial blind in the open waters
/ of this state.
You must not XIII WHO geese, uuehs,
brant quail, prairie chicken, grouse or
squirrel for market or commercial pur-
! poses.
You must not sell or have in possession
for the purpose of selling or transport
| for the purpose of sale, any wild geese,
! ducks brant, quail prairie chicken, grouse
or squirrel that has been killed in the
| State of Illinois.
You must not, at any time, kill more
than 20 wild ducks, geese or brant, OF
more than Is quails, or game birds of any
| one kind in one day.
You must not kill, catch or have in
| possession living or dead, any Wild blro
| or part of bird, other than a game bird
except English sparrow, crow, crow
| blackbird or chicken hawk and you. must
| not purchase or expose such birds 1oi
| sale.
The forum., 1907-12-14

You must not destroy or remove. from
the nests the eggs of any prairie chicken,
grouse, quail, wild turkey, duck goose or
brant or song birds.
You can kill for commercial purposes
and transport for sale or market all kinds
Of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rab-
bits.
You must not offer for sale or trans
port for the purpose of selling, any snlpe
or plover or mourning doves after the
expiration of five days next succeeding
the first day of the closed season; nor
can you sell the same during the frst
two days of the open season.
Inhabitants of this state can receive
game coming from other states where 1t
Is lawful to kill and ship out of such
states and expose and sell on the market
in said villages and cities such game pc.
tween the 1st day of October and the lst
day of February of the following year
All license, whether resident or non
resident expires on the first day of June
of each year. 49,,
license of another person, or in any man
ner make any changes in any license Ior
the purpose of transferring the the same, un-
| der nenalty of prosecution for forgery.
owners of farm lands, their children or
tenants can hunt and kill game on thelr
| it is lawful to kill game, without procur.-
ing such resident license. but they must
not hunt beyond the lines of their own
farm lands without hunters license.
1 The state Game 1OlllIHlSSlouCi, AAo
wardens or deputies, may hunt, ensnare or
| entrap game birds and animals and
transport them to sections of the state
| animals exists for the purpose of propa-
eating and restocking said section of the
/ State.
You must procure license before hunt.
ing rab abbits but they may be killed and
sold in any number and in all seasons OF
the year.
NJ R.-Remember that the title to and
| ownership of all birds and game in the
/ state is declared to be in the state. See
Section IL of the Game Law.
JOHN A. WHEELER,
State Game Commissioner.
Springfield, Ill.
The forum., 1907-12-14
entertainment at Masonic hall.
Music by Nix orchestra.
With the Sick.

Mrs. Mitchell of E. Reynolds
street. is very i'll.
The daughter of Walter John
son, 2024 E. Kansas street, who
was so badly burned, died at her
home after much suffering.
Mrs. King of S. 10th street, is
much improved.
Mrs. Reed of the west end,
near Camp Lincoln, was taken
violently i'll this week.
Mr.. Williams of west of the
fair grounds, is very i'll.
r. S. Donaldson was lndispos-
ed this week.
Mr.. Abernathy of E. st. Louis
was in the city last Saturday.
Mr.. Reece of Buffalo Hart is a
prosperous farmer.
Mrs. Beck CT kiverton is a
prosperous and energetic lady
whose lie of triats are cumulative
c. H. Morgan paid our office a
visit last Saturday ana left the
editor smiing-he is a genuine
man. Pity we have not a goodly
number like him.
Mr.. Matthews of Ohio arrived
in the city this week, prospecting 6
Andrew Liggins of Paducah,
KY, arrived in the city and will
make this his home. He is a
brother to Clarence Liggins.
Mrs. Hamilton of Toledo, O.,
was here this week to attend the
! trial of her sister, Bernice Spears
who xii ed one Henry Majors at
the Star Theatre last summer.
The forum., 1907-12-14
Good
Election OF Officers.

The following officers were elected
by Estella Chapter No. 3. o. E. Star,
Tuesday afternosn-Roya Matron
Mrs. j. Duncan; Associate Matrou,
Miss M. Walker; Secretary, Miss ST.
lomeNelson; Treasurer. Mrs. Kicks;
Cond., Mrs M. Burton; Assistant
Cond,. Mrs. M. O'Banion; Warder
n. Brown.
The forum., 1907-12-14
A letter to Santa
Claus

In our next edition will appear
letter to .'Santa Claus" re-
questing him to visit only those
little children who have been
good: have gomez to Sunday
school and obeyed their parents
To those who bave not been good
we are TO tell him not to give
much.
WANTED. roomers, GOOD
service. convenience and heat.
Mrs. @. H. McDaniels,
11s44 N. 9TH ST..