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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
HAS HUGE
SALOON BILL
COMING
TOTAL OF SUNDAY CLOSING
FINES WILL EXCEED $4,000
IF HIGHER COURT sUSTAlNS
PROSECUTIONS,

Who pays Attorney c. G. Pence
for prosecution of saloon men who
violate the Sunday closing
ordinance? Pence all along has in
sisted that his hackers do not wish
TO become known for some unac-
countable reason. 1t is strongly
suspected that Pence has no furth-
er backing than the four witnesses
whom he uses in his prosecutions.
The question then comes up as to
what recompense Pence will get,
or If he is carrying on the prosecu-
lions for love of law enforcement.
Thus far 424 saloon men have been
prosecuted and fined, and in all
probability 200 more will be ar.
rested for another violation next
Sunday. This will make a total of
ga cases. OF this number the first
batch Of 200 were fined SIS and
costs or a total of S22,2O each.
which amounted to s4,440. The
second batch numbered only "a and
at cost them 1920 each. the fine
being raised $40.
A fine of 1920 was assessed
against the next batch of 200, which
with the other "a who were fined
like amount will total $7,212.80. 1t
is believed that Justice Hinkle. fol-
lowing his usual plan, will double
the fine for the violators of next
Sunday, which will be $500 each
or total of 11,440 The grand
total of the fines will amount to
$23,092.S0, nice sum to be added
to the city treasury if the superior
court upholds the prosecutions and
declares the Sunday closing or
dinance valid
If such should be the case. then
Attorney Pence will be paid one
witness fee for each case, or for
GA cases, at 1920 each. a total of
$1,372S0.
However, Pence has said that if
the superior court does not up
hold the city he will not ask for
any witness fees. The four men
who have assisted him in gathering
the evidence, will probably be paid
for their time and trouble out of
this amount.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
CHURCH. SERVICES

Special attention has been given
to the Christmas time at the First
Baptist church, City temple, Second
and Lincoln, in the arrangement for
Sunday, both in subject and music.
At 1920 a. m. DR.. Van Osdel will
preach from the subject, Would
You Follow a Starr" At 1880 p.
m. the subject will be "The Crime
of 1907" Bible school at noon,
Young peoples meeting $50 p. m
Christmas exercises of the Bible
school Wednesday evening
The Unitarian Sunday school
will hold its Christmas ceremonies
at the church Monday evening A
tree and program have been pre-
pared.
THE Prince of Peace" Christ
mas cantata, will be sung by the
choir of Plymouth Congregational
church Sunday evening. The regu-
lar Christmas exercises for the chill
dren will be held Monday evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
CITY WILL SOON
BE HIRING Men

Within the next few weeks the
city will begin putting on the men
who were laid off on account of
lack of funds left from this years
appropriations. The water depart
ment alone hires from 25 to 900 la
borers. The street department will
not employ any more men until
spring.
When city work begin again the
problem of employment of laborers
who live here will be worked out
easily. But those men who came
out here from the east to do rail
road and other work will still go
uncared for. 1t is stated that many
men will be needed during the win
ter in the woods to cut firewood
The wages to be made at these
jobs may be lower than formerly,
but if those who are out of work
are willing to take what jobs are
offered they can at least secure
shelter and food during the winter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
SENATOR MOSES CLAPP
SAYS SCHOOLBOYS
USE BAD LANGUAGE

George Trowbridge complained
to Mayor Moore and Police Chief
Rice this morning about foul Ian
guage used by certain pupils of the
Garfield school. He said his little
girl was passing the playground
Sunday and lot of small boys in
suited her. Trowbridge also stated
that he got one of his young en-
ployes to give one of the culprits a
beating.
Chief Rice offered to prosecute
the offenders if Trowbridge would
swear out warrants, but he refused
and said that instead of adopting
that means of melting out punish
ment to the boys he was going to
tear down their handball court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
SISTER SEEKS
DUSTY" DEAN

A letter received by Police Chief
Rice this morning may throw some
light on the identity Of Dusty"
Dean, who was killed in the Fa-
vorite saloon several months ago
in a fight with George w. Ragsdale,
the proprietor. The letter is from
Mrs. w. S. Ross, of Winnipeg. She
says her brother, George Dean. left
home about 10 years ago and was
last heard of in British Columbia.
Previous to that he served in the
Boer war. Dean came from British
Columbia and his description tallies
In every particular with that given
by Mrs. Ross.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
SPOKANE SOCIALISTS
ROAST Roosevelt

The Spokane socialists have
passed resolutions denouncing
Roosevelt for sending troops to
Goldfield. The action is called
"perfidious and reasonable to the
best interests Of the working class"
and the socialists call upon all
working men to arouse themselves
to their duty and make their wish
es respected by casting a solid
ballot against all capitalist parties,
and in future to elect men of their
own class to make and execute the
laws"
The resolutions recite that the
troops were sent to Goldfield to aid
the mine owners to disrupt the
miners union and establish the
open mine" system
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
ORUMHELlER
ENDS DISPUTE
WHETHER GEN. METCALFE
SAVED LIFE OF SPOKANE
CAPITALIST AN ISSUE IN Sc
ATTLE MAYoRALTY ELEC.
TON.

Daniel M. Drumheller, capitalist
of Spokane, has been called upon
to settle a question that may have
considerable bearing on Gen. James
B. Metcalfe's campaign for the
mayoralty of Seattle. The generals
supporters have made the claim
that he was entitle dto a Carnegie
medal for saving Mr.. Drumheller
from drowning at Olympia back in
1889. That the general was hero
of the occasion has been disputed
in Seattle by Capt. Alexander Wood
and Engineer M. Danforth, who
were both attached to the steamer
Fleetwood when Mr.. Drumheller
tumbled over the rail of that steam
er. They say that Mate Harry Phe-
land threw the rope that saved the
present well known citizen Of Spo-
kane, while Gen. Metcalfe stood by
and watched the proceedings.
But Mr.. Drumheller decides the
question in favor of the general and
the late Eugene Fellows, of this
city. He says he grabbed the gun
vale as he came to the surface and
that Metcalfe and Fellows threw
the rope and pulled him back onto
the steamer. The boat was max
ing the landing at the time he was
shot overheard into the cold water
of the Sound. AS Mr.. Drumheller
was a vitality interested party, his
version will be accepted as conclu-
Siye and II NAV holm tn land Cen
Metcalfe in the mayors chair. The
incident was related in Gen. Met
calfe's biography in book con-
tanning the state history of prom
inent WaShingtOnians.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
Notable Figures at Nation Capital

Senator Moses Clapp of Minneso-
ia is one of the few members of
the senate committee which con-
sidered rate legislation who sup
ported the president.
Clapp makes a specially Of rail
road and Indian legislation. He is
chairman of the Indian committee
and handles that bill on the floor.
Of late Senator Clapp has become
much interested in church work
and in the summer vacation he has
varied his activities by preaching.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
THE MAN WHO PUT THE
LID ON WICKED CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Dec. q The lid is
to go on.
All Chicago, nearly, smiled when
the fight for the putting on of the
lid was begun here few weeks
ago.
The lid might be put on in other
cities; even New York might SUBJ
init, but Chicago? 1t was to laugh.
Long enjoyment of unbridled
privilege had made the saloon
keepers overbold. They laughed at
the talk of the lid; they Haunted
their disregard for the law more
openly than ever.
The police reports swell with the
lists of holdups, of knockout drops
administered, of brawling and
drunken orgies. Finally, as if to
fiaunt the flag of defiance more fla
gravity in the face of the reform
ers, "Bathhouse John" Coughlan's
annual first ward masquerade ball
was held, and whatever restrictions
may have been laid in the past were
removed.
And the next day State Attorney
John ]. Healey announced that he
would enforce the laws so as to
close every bar in Chicago on Sun
day. 1t was as thunderbolt from
clear sky.
Even the brewers, heretofore con-
fident and serene, are beginning to
evince surprising trepidation.
They declare that they will assist
in wiping out the dives" by cut
ting off their beer supply.
The key to the situation is the
growth of local option in the city.
Fully one half the 100000 inhab-
itants now reside in "dry" territory
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
MANTRAP ON HOWARD ST.

Commissioner ]. T. ONO this
morning notified the Spokane Falls
Gas Light Co. that a trench it fill
ed in front of 1913 Howard ST. has
settled SO that it is now a danger
Gus stumbling place which may
cripple some unfortunate. The
company must fill this in or stand
any damage suit which may come
out of it. 1t is customary for city
officials to notify companies of any
poor work, so the cit will be pro-
tected should suit for damages
arise.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
BARBER BILL GRAFT
CATCHES STRANGER

An old barber graft that attract
ed some attention along Howard st.
some time ago was worked success
fully again at the Benson barber
shop on Post st. Howard Harris,
recently from North Dakota, was
the victim and the experience cost
him $3.50. The barber discovered
some mOles on Harris skin and ask
ed II he wanted them removed.
Harris consented without thinking
to ask the price, something the bar
Der also neglected to mention. Aft
er putting on some sort of a
preparation he presented a bill for
$3.50.
Harris had only 81 with him, hav-
ing figured that he might safely
venture in a barber shop with that
amount, and the negro porter was
sent with him to bring back the
balance. Realizing that the graft
was strong, the barber had omitted
his bill for the shave. Harris is out
$3.50 and still has the moles.
His brother, George Harris, ap-
pealed to the chief of police, but
declined to swear out a warrant
The proprietor of the shop refused
to refund and actually blamed the
barber for overlooking the price Of
the shave.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21

which is increasing steadily. I'm
der the local option laws the
frontage consent of all property
owners in a block is necessary be-
fore saloon license can be OBJ
tanned.
The fight for the putting on of the
lid is being conducted principally
under the direction of the Law and
Order league, of which Arthur
Burrage Farwell Is president. Co
operating with the league are about
80 associations and societies look
ing to the moral betterment of the
CITY.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
ERROR DRAWS PREMIUM

The error of the designer of the
old double eagle, if such it may be
called, had a singular result. There
were 5000 of the original design is
sued, and while this meant $16O, 900
in circulation, the high premium of
$40 on each coin brought $4,000.
1t is said that all of them have
been bought up by collectors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21

Diplomas We're conferred on the
Deaconess hospital training school
graduates with appropriate cere.
monies last evening in the pres.
ence of large audience. Judge
Huneke was one Of the speakers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21

Detective Alec Macdonald last
night arrested Gus Holman on a
charge of giving liquor TO Lawrence
Nelson, a II year old boy who was
found dead drunk Thursday night.
Holman's bond was set at 5000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21
ON GUARD AT GOLDFZEL y

ute of the day or night to NOW
down human beings.
The gun is an automatic rapid
flrer. 1t can be discharged as long
as the cartridges are fed into it at
as the cartridges are fed into it at
the rate of 400 shots a minute.
When trained on clump of trees
1t cuts them down as quickly and
as easily as lawn mower trims
grass.
The method of firing is to swing
the muzzle slowly from side to side
while the cartridges are exploded
with incredible rapidity. The COM
mander of the troops at Goldfeld,
when asked why he had posted this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-21

The Spokane Press delivered to
any part of the city fer 20 cents
per month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
WAITING FOR THE CERTAIN END
PrOhiS and Ants 'COncede the
Fight Ended.

1t is now conceded that the prohi-
bition bill before the Legislature will
pass the House next Tuesday, that
being that day set for a final vote,
and nothing was discussed as much
by the people generally as the effect
that the law will have on the city
and the state at large.
People were making inquiries at
any place where they thought in
formation might be gained, seeking
to know what the Legislature had
done.
All of the tactics that it might
be possible to indulge in will not
they believe, prevent the passage OF
the bill, and that Georgia will pass
into the list of prohibition states be-
fore Tuesday night.
Dealers in the ardent in Americas
have not all made arrangements fol
future business. Some will engage
in other pursuits here, while others
still may go elsewhere to resume the
saem line of business. AS yet al
are quietly awaiting the coming Of
the end
The effect of the proposed new
law is variously considered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
SHORT AND TOPOINT
WORK OF SOLONS
Meeting Of the City Council
ON 18th.
FEW MATTERS ARE CONSIDERED
Another Block on Lamar TO Be Paved
With Characterization for En-.
gineerS in Water Department
..0ther Business.

Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council, July 25th. Present, Mayor
Hawkins presiding, Aldermen, Poole,
Sherlock, Bolton and Borum. Alb
sent Aldermen Furlow and Childers.
Minutes last regular meeting read
and confirmed.
On motion, matter of vacation for
at the pumping station re-
Iferred to Water and Sewerage Com
mittee, with authority to act.
Property owners on Prince street
from Lamar to Church street and
property owners on Lamar street
from Prince street to Lee street are
required to pave sidewalks, work to
be done under supervision of City
Engineer and in such manner as to
meet his approval.
All approved bills read and on
motion ordered pain.
T. N. HAWKES., Clerk & Tr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
FISTICUFF NOT YET PATCHED UP
Joe tIiIIiuS and Sedb WrighteOus Still
at Outs.

ATLANTA, GA, July 26-The diff
Guilty between Mr. Hall, of Bibb and
Mr.. Wright of Floyd, which culmi-
mated in fisticuff on the floor of the
House last night, has not yet been
patched up by any means.
The friends of each have been
waiting for the other to make the
move.
Mr.. Halls friends think the "lie"
should be withdrawn first, while the
friends of Mr. Wright think that
the statement which provoked it, to
the effect that the member from Floyd
was not worthy of his seat on the
floor, should first be expunged.
Mutual friends are at work on the
matter, and it is expected settle
ment will be reached, though both
refuse to discuss the matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
OUT NEAR WATER WORKS
Site Secured for the New Electric
COmpdny'S Plant.
WORK WILL BEGIN ON THE PLANT ON
OR BEFORE AUGUST 6.

The location for the plant of the
Electric light ana power company has
been selected
An option has been secured out
near the waterworks, the exact To-
cation of which will not be announced
for a few days yet.
The site selected is believed to be
an admirable location. Enough
ground will be given to provide for
not only for the lighting and power
business, but for that of the street
car service.
1t is authoritively stated that on
August work will begin on the
plant in accordance with the terms
of the contract entered into with the
city of Americas.
While there may be some temper
airy delays at the outset, as it quite
usual with such building work, and
there will also doubtless be the
delays incidental to having machin-
cry delivered, there is no doubt
but that the plant will be in opera
ton easily within the time limit pre-
scribed by the contract.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
GIVES GAL CLOSE SHAVE
THIRTY CENTS VOTED TO PROTECT
HER MEMORY
PdytOn of the House Wants Calm the
Fountain Placed in Museum of
Capitol.

Representative Claude Payton, of
the House, has contributed to the
gaiety of the situation in Atlanta, by
the introduction of a resolution look
ing to the safety of that sculptured
treasure of the Piedmont palace of
drink, the notorious and undressed
Gal in the Fountain"
Former patrons of Representative
Payton's barber shop in Americas
will wildly recallh ~barber-aric flow
wit which, in a manner, soothed the
patron as he WINGED beneath the
equally keen blade welded by the
master hand of Georgias present
lawmaker.
They can appreciate therefore Mr..
Payton's burst of generosity as he
proposes to vote the price of a hair
cut and a shoe shine in thirty cents
worth of protection for the gall"
Following is the able statesman
resolution in full:
Resolved by the general assem-
bly,, the senate concurring, that the
sum of 80 cents be appropriated out
of any available funds now in the
treasury of the state for the pur-
chase of the Gal in the Fountain, :"
said relic to be placed in the state
mn ann or tho nafitO1 -
AS this is the most important res
solution introduced in a week the
steering committee should see to it
that Representative Payton is per-
mitted to achieve fame immortal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
Linen Suitings.

Linen suitlng, 80 inches wide, and
every yard guaranteed to be pure
linen. We will make any person a
present of full bpIt if you will find a
thread of cotton in this linen, The
Regular price is 35c, and 1t is sold for
that price in every good store. We
have made the price less than cost of
production and say rebuilding sale
price pr yard I8C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
Ladies Low Cut Shoes.

Three hundred pairs Ladies' low
cut sho's in every good style shown
this season The only trouble with
this lot is that most of them are in
small sizes: the former priC $ ranged
from $3.50 to ST. SO and $500. If you
wear 2H, B, 81 or a you have
chance to get the best bargain you
ever saw, for they are truly worth up
TO So. Now you can take your pick
of about three hundred pairs at per
pair $l.25
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
FOR SALE.

Z Room house, with barn, cribs,
ETC., Store house, 5 acres of land.
Ga one of the best streets, fine
place for Trucking and dairy. A
pleasant home.
$50 acres, room house, 8 horse
farm open, running water, $6 acre.
200 acres, level land, one 8 room
and one room house with barns,
cribs, $8 acre.
Three 4 room houses (new) large
lots, rented to prompt paying ten
ants at $4,000 month, only 81, 100,
each. 5000 cash, balance 10
months per cent. Cheaper than
paying rent. Street cars will run
near this property.
10 Room house centrally located
rented to reliable tenants for $500.
Price SO, $50. This is safe place
for your idle money.
New 5 room house with bath,
large lot; rent $3.50, price 81, $50.
Safe investment.
p. B. WiIlifOrd.
1O3 Cotton Ave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
ROGER LlVERWORT
Tar and CanChdIdgua

For the complete cure of Coughs,
Colds, Asthma and Bronchitis and all
Lung complaints tending to Consump-
ton, LiVerwort, Tar and Wild Cherry,
have for ages maintained an established
reputation as standard Cough
Remedy. 1t contains no opium or
harmful drugs;can be given with safety
to children. Price $l.O0. Sold by
druggists.
Williams M fig, Co. Props, Cleve-
land, O.
Sold by w. A. Rembart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the ravages of consumption, the white
plague" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs and colds perfectly and
you are in no danger of consumption.
Do not risk your health by taking some
unknown preparation when Foley S
Honey and Tar is safe and certain in
results. The genuine is in yellow
package. Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
Misses Low Cut Shoes at 75c

Every pair of misses shoes under
this roof is included in this sale at75c
pair, strap sandals, and ties patent
leather, vici kid and tan, the former
prices were 81, 50 and 81, all on big
center counter and priced for your
choice at per pair 75c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
A London Foo.

Nothing has such a bewildering eff
feet as fog. Only animals which find
their way by scent can get about in 1t
with any certainty. Birds are entirely
confused by 1t. Tame pigeons remain
oil day motionless and half asleep,
huddled up, either in or just outside
their pigeon houses. Chickens remain
motionless for hours during heavy fogs.
No bird sings or utters call, perhaps
because 1t fears to betray its where
abouts to an unseen foe. During one
very thick fog blind man was found
wandering about certain district OF
London This man was In the habit OF
coming up every day from a suburb,
carryi notes and parcels, and had
scarcely ever lost his. way before
Asked why he had gone astray Qor he
was quite blind, and it was supposed
that weather would have made no diff
ference), he said that in fog the
ground sounded quite differently. =
London Chums
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27

Also at the same time ami place will be
sold one vacant lot on the north side of
Church street in the city of Americas, sum
ter County Georgia, fronting on Church
street 80 feet, running back north the depth
OF said lot, $50 feet, more or less bounded
north by property of Thornton Wheat ey;
south by Church street; east by property of
Mrs. W. r Walker, and west by other prop
erty of S. h. Sims. Levied on as the prop
erty of s, K, Sims to satisfy city tax ii
tas for the years 1905 and 1905 in favor of
the Mayor and City Council of Americas
against S. X. inns. Tenant in possession
notified in terms of the law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27
A Memorable Day.

One of the days we remember with
pleasure, as well as with profit to our
health, is the one on which we became
acquainted with DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, the painless purifiers that cure
headache and billiousness, and keep
the bowels right. 25c at Eldridge
Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-07-27

A,so at the same time al place, will be
sold two houses and lots on the corner of
jackson and Lester streets, fronting on
Jackson street 175 feet, more or less and
running east along Lester street 1875 feet,
more or less; bounded on the north by prop
erty CT Fanny Moon; south by Lester street:
east by property of Matt Hart and west by
Jackson street.
Levied on as the property of the Standard
Grocery Co. to SATISFY Two city tax fl. fas. for
the year 9J5-O6 in favor of the Mayor and
CITY Council of Americas against the stan
daTd Grocery Co. Tenant in possession
notified in terms of the law.