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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
COTTON

NEW YORK MAY II. AS I have pre-
dicted, cotton again advanced today,
and closed at high price OF the pres
ent movement with quality on the
curb one to two points higher. AS a
result of the impending reformation in
the contract and methods of the New
York cotton exchange public attention
is being directed cotton-ward and once
the reforms for which / am fighting
have been realized, the New York cot
ton exchange will recover something
of it's old time influence and import
ance.
As matter of fact, speculation in
cotton is legit1mately more attractive
and less hazardous than almost any
movement in which the public can en-
gage My reasons for this statement
are as follows: First, America has a
practical monopoly of the worlds cot
ton production. EIghtY-five percent
of the cotton consumed throughout the
world is produced in about 1872 counties
in 13 southern states.
The Egyptian land East India crops
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
SESSION OF SOLONS is
QUITE A BUSY ONE
Matters of Municipal In
tGreSt
ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE SOLONS
New Streets rendered City Are AC-
Cepted--PrOperty Owners on Lee
granted COnCeSSiOnS--Sun-
dry Other Matters,

Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council May 10Th Present Mayor Haw-
kins presiding, Aldermen, Childers,
Furlow, Borum, Bolton, Poole and
Sherlock. Minutes last regular meet
ing read and confirmed.
On motion, City is Marshal to give
owner of building corner Lee and
Lamar street, notice to have building
put in safe condition or show cause to
Mayor and City Council at regular
meeting June 18th.
Street committee reported favorably
on accepting streets rendered City by
oliver and Mcneil, Hinkle, and U. B.
Harrold report adopted.
On motion Allen Street accepted and
name changed to Furlow street.
Water and Sewerage committee re-
ported favorably on petition to extend
water pipe to Mrs. Sims lot on Elm
Avenue; report adopted.
Water committee recommended eX-
tending water pipe to place of Mr..
Howard in Lection, Mr.. Howard is to
furnish pipe and pay all costs for lay
ing same, he to be REIN bursed for
same in water rents.
On motion, report received and
adopted.
Water committee authorized to trans
fer certain old water rent accounts to
delinquent list.
Public building committee reported
that they recommend re-roofing the
city sheds at a cost of 1895. Com
mittee authorized to have work done.
Cemetery committee was authorized to
purchase from Dowdle or AGREES of
land at $40. per acre on Church street;
referred to street committee with au-
thority to act.
The condition of awnings at Ameri-
Gus Grocery Co, Glover Grocery Co,
and w. j. Joseys referred to street
committee with authority to act.
Petition of hackmeu for ordinance
regulating charges read and an motion
referred to ordinance committee.
On motion rules suspended and fol-
lowing resolution by unanimous con-
sent adopted as read.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18

Council Accepts Tenders Made by
Citizens.

Action of Council in accepting new
streets through private lands, rendered
by citizens, means the development
of considerable residence property in
several localities. The street through
the oliver McNiel property from Church
street to Lamar is accepted, as is that
through the Hinkle lands from Church
to Rees Park, and through the Harold
lands on the Southside. Americas is
cramped for building lots, and these
new streets will develop quite a con-
siderable area.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
CHANGING FOR JUDGE FERGUSON
To Work a Year For His Little Gun
work.

Despite his distinguished cognomen
Judge Ferguson is just plain little
black Sumter county negro with a
pistol, and his little gun has landed
him in the zebra corral tor a year.
Some time ago Judge Ferguson came
upon mullet supper in full blast out
near town, and as an unlimited guest he
took pot shot at the more fortunate
mulleteers in the house. For this
pistoloric pleasantly he was given a
yearIin the gang, and yesterday the
Supreme court sustained the verdict of
the court here.
Judge Ferguson will take half price
for that pistol now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
Stomach Troubles.

Mrs. Sue Martin. an old and highly
respected resident CT Faisonia, Miss,
was sick with stomach trouble for more
than six months. Chamberlain S
stomach and Liver Tablets cured Der.
She says: 81 can now eat anything
want and am the proudest woman in
the world to find such good medi-
cine.' For sale by Eldridge Drug Co.,
Americas, Ga. Samples free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold.

How often do we hear it remarked
cts only cold," and few days later
learn that the man is on his back with
pneumonia. This is of such common
occurrence that cold, however; slight
should not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts
any tendency of cold to re-
suit in pneumonia, and has gained
its great popularity and extern
sive sale by its prompt cures of
this most common aiIment. 1t always
cures and is pleasant to take. For sale
by Eldridge Drug Co., Americas, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
Piles! Piles! Piles!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles
1t absorbs the tumors, allays itching at
once, acts as a pOultice, gives instant
relief. Williams Indian Pile Oint-
ment is prepared for Piles and itching
of the private parts. Sold by druggists,
mail SOC and $l.OO, Williams Mfg
Co., Props, Cleveland, o.
Sold by w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
A Remarkable Offering OF LADIES SHIRT WAISTS THIS WEEK.
s. 10 S. Waists atSI.5Oc

as the above figures
of
ana !ooDfs C4oc=d orders
begin,
Of
t' s'oCK t'seee with
1o't-'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
DARGAN COMES TO MACON CHURCH
Eminent Minister of Louisville
Chosen.

Americas Baptists will be interested
in the announcement that Rev. e. c..
Dargan of Louisville KY, professor of
the Southern Baptist Theological Semi
nary, has accepted the pastorate of
First Baptist church in Macon, effective
in June. Rev. Walton Galloway,
formerly of Americas and now assist
ant pastor of the Macon church, has
filled that pulpit very ably since the
resignation Of DIR. White sereral months
ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
New ribbons al IOc a Yard

Monday morning. May 18th
shade worth from ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18
COURT FINISHED AT OGIETHORPE
Judge LittIejOhn Has a Brief Session
There.

Judge Il. A. iittlejohn and Americas
attorneys attending court at Oglethorpe
this week returned here yesterday, the
term having ended after business
session of little more than three days,
The illness of attorneys in several
important damage cases necessitated
their postpoment for the term, and
the docket ready for trial was soon
cleared up Sumter superior court is
next upon the calendar. converting here
} ne week from Monday next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-18

Zoe Linen Finished Chambray at IL E2c
If
Of full
line of all at yard
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
ANOTHER DRAMA
 IN Tilt DRUCE CASE
The American Witness for the Claim
 ant is Wanted to Return to London

London. Dec. l6.-The dramatic dis appearance from London of Robert Caldwell the American witness in the Druce case has served to revive in- terest in the proceedings. When the hearing was resumed today the court room was crowded. Horace Averia counsel for the defense denounced Caldwell as the most noxious per jurer who ever polluted the fountain of justice"
 Avery announced that if necessary m the interest of justice. Herbert Druce would consent to the opening of the grave O. his father T. C. Druce
 The onl.- witness for the defense called today was a nurse named Bail ey. who testifies that she held. the hand of TT C. Druce, when he died. She had seen his bady placed in the coffin and .-as present at the funeral The evidence given at the previous trial by two doctors, since dead. was then read. Both prysicians swore that they attended T c. Druce in his last Illness. The case was adjourned until Dec. 20th warrant for the extra dition of Caldwell was issued this af- ternoon ard the police of New York will he asked to arrest him upon, his arrival in that city.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
WESTERN FEDERATION
 SAID 10 BE A TRUST
The GOIdfieId Mine Owners Gall Upon the
 Government to 'BuSt" It
The Investigating Commission From Washington En- gagged In Hearing What Both F Farties the Con- trary Have to Say.

Goldfield, New. Dec. 16.-The Gold field Mine owneys association submit ted ' statement to the commission which the president sent Goldfield. this afternoon. which declares that the Western Federation is not a labor or ganiZation. but d combination in re- strain of trade; that it is, in fact d reasonable organization and in the statement are quotations from the pre- amble of the constitution and bylaws of the Western Federation, in support of their contention. This statement has been officially received by the commission and the consideration of it will be begun tomorrow.
 Today was spent by the commission in going over the information obtained by General Funston and Governor Sparks. All this was laid before the members of the commission who were in executive session this morning and the entire day was consumed in con- sidering it. Funston and Sparks leave Goldfield on Wednesday, Funston to return to San Francisco and the gov ernor, to his ranch to recuperate.
 Tonight President McKinnon of the miners union was called before the and asked to give his yer sion of the trouble. No intimation of what passed during the session was given out. but after the meeting it was
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17

learned that McKinnon stated that the members of the Western Federation had been peaceably inclined at all times and emphatic in his declaration that TO necessity has existed for the presence of the federal troops. He promised to prepare a statement of the Western FederatiOn's side of the con troversy to be presented later.
 Strike, breakers to the number Of thirty were brought to Goldfield today and tomorrow they twill go 10 work in the mines. The officers of the Mine Owners association assert tonight that a larger number will be brought to- morrow, some coming from the south and some from California. No demon stration was madctoday when the new men alighted from the train IL is known to be the plan of the assOcia- Jion to bring men in in small numbers each day until a sufficient number are in camp to take the places of all the members of the federation who have struck Meanwhile opportunity is be- ing given any member of the federation to renounce all allegiance to the organ ization and return to work. Not many members are taking advantage of the offer. The total number to date is placed by the operators at 100. The operators say they expect many more
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Arizona republican., 1907-12-17

respects and gave his personal assur- trip. The president acknowledged the salute with lifted hat, accepted the formal words of greeting stiffiy as they were uttered. and then with tine brief ceremony ended, he grasped Evans hand. gave it the heartiest of shakes. and the two conversed inSrmally for a moment or two until the other ar irving officers set the reception in full swing. During the reception the pres ident was photographed with the offi- Gers grouped about him.
 Rear Admiral Berry. commanding at the Norfolk navy yards. journeyed to Hampton Reads on the torpedo boat Stringham to pay his respects to the president. The dark hulled. rakish looking craft passing among the white clad battleships added something of the sinister side of the purpose of the navy's being. With it's black hull and tunnels. no touch of color anywhere to give relief, the Stringham glided about like some creepy reptile. There was another torpedo boat in the picture, the Tingley. which acted as a convey to the Mayflower. but she was far more pleasing with her sea green col bring and bright yellow band about the tunnels. She remained at the side of the Mayflower throughout the cere- mony.
 In parting with the officers of the fleet. the president was wholly infor- mai and to each he gave cordial hand clasp, 9 grasp of the uniformed shoulder and a hearty Good bye. old fellow, good luck"
 The shores and the ramparts of the historic cid Fortress Monroe Were lined with thousands as the fleet lifted an chcr and set sail. Other thousands gathered aboard other craft or all de- scriptiOns. The government pier. pro- iecting far out into the roads. was a living mass of humanity. In the crowd were gathered wives. sisters and sweethearts of the officers and enlist ed men. all feeling a common impulse of mingled attraction for the vast ma rine picture unfolded before them and a heartburning of the long parting with relatives and friends.
 When the Connecticut swept by the pier the band band assembled on the deck was playing "The Girl I Left Be- hind Me" and then more plainly came the strains. Aud Lang Syne," follow ed by The Star Spangled BanSer" There was not a hitch in any detail of the well planned program.
 Tonight the fleet continuing in sin gle order. steaming at a uniform speed of ten knots an hour according to or ders. is well down the coast towards the treacherOUs waters of Hatteras. The first lap of the journey will bring them to Trinidad on Christmas Eve. Hundreds of goodbye telegrams were
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
THE JAPANESE ADOPT
 POLICY OF ECONOMY
Army and Navy Extensions For the Next Six Years Are Partially Aban- doned

TOkio. Dec. 16.-A financial program was formally settled at a meeting of the council of elder statesmen today The program is one of retrenchment and involves a reduction of expendi- lures for the army and navy for the next six years whereby the government will save s20O.OO0 O0O. It also means the postponement Of certain contem- plated government undertakings. These curtailments, in connection with the increases in taxes on sugar. sake, oil and tobacco are calculated to wipe out the deficiency for the coming year. It is understood that the leaders of all parties have agreed upon the pro- gram but the members of the opposi- ticn. supported by some of the news papers. are preparing for vigorous fight against it in the diet.
 There has been great activity in pol itics since the return of Marquis Ito from Korea. He investigated the emi- grafton plans and it is said fully ap- proves the proposition to limit the number of Japanese laborers going abroad.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
STRONG POINT
 FOR DEFENSE
Made Yesterday In the
 Trial of PettibOne
A States Witness Contra diets Orchard as to Defen- dant's Handwriting.

Boise. Dec. 16.-Documentary evil dence in corroboration of Orchards testimony was introduced at the Petit bone trial today by the prosecution. Darrow, chief counsel for the defense, was taken sick last night and was not present today, Edgar Wilson taking his place.
 Judge Goddard was the most impor- tant witness for the state, being on the witness stand most of the fore noon. He told of the finding of the bomb which Orchard testified had been planted near his gate for the pur- pose of killing him. The testimony of former Sheriff Nicholas of Caldwell proved disastrous to the state. After having told of receiving a letter ad- dressed to Thomas Hogan. copying it and giving the original to Orchard. he testified on cross examination that the letter was not in the handwriting of Pettibone. He said he had become familiar with Pettibone's writing while the defendant was in jail at Caldwell. orchard had testified that this letter was written by Pettibone.
 On redirect examination Nicholas failed to identify the handwriting of Haywood, with which he said he was also familiar, but stated that it looked like that of Pettibcne. c. H Wentz. bookkeeper for the Federal Mining and Smelling company at Wallace, was called and identified the signature of Jack Simpkins on the hotel register at Napa. where he registered under the name of Simmons.
 Sheriff Nicholas said of the letter addressed to Thomas Hogan that it was postmarked Denver He made a copy of the. letter and gave the orig inal to orchard. who put it in the stove after reading it. The copy of the let ter is as follows: Dear Tom: That was sent to Jack Dec. 2l. and ought to reach you by now. Let me know when you get to your new location" IL was not signed. c. H. Hackett, local manager of the Western Union, pro- Guced an application for a money or der from the Denver office. The ap- plication was signed hy Haywood for the order, sending ST5 to Steve Adams at ogden. w V. Mccartney. former Denver cashier of the Postal. identi- fled an application for a money order signed by ]. Wolfe. The amount trans ferred was S97 sent to H. Greene at San Francisco. dated Sept. 19. 1904.
 H. J. Gladstone. bookkeeper for the First National Bank at Denver iden- tified various checks and drafts drawn
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
SQUADRON IN MOTION
 FOR THE WEST COAST
The POmp and Ceremony Attending the
 Departure of the BattIeships
Expert Spectators Pronounced It the Most Splendid Aggregation of Fighting Vessels the World Had Ever Seen Together

Old Point Comfort, Dec. 16.- Sixteen hard hitting. steel belted American battleships. guns bristling. burly of girth but sparkling white in the inn maculate dressing of peace started away today under a dazzling sun in a cloudless winter sky on the famous ex- petition of 140OO miles 10 the west coast of the United States. President Roosevelt on the bridge of the cruiser yacht Mayflower personally led the magnificent four mile line of fighting vessels during the first stage of the voyage from the anchorage ground in Hampton Roads to Horseshoe Bend in Chesaxeake Bay and his eagle crested flag of blue pointed the way to the fleets new home in the golden gate. Then he turned aside, came to anchor age and reviewed the passing pageant.
 The blue of the sky and the stretch of green sea for miles, the glistening of spotless hulls. the cheering Of sailors afloat and friends ashore. the breeze blown strains of "Auld Lang Syne." floating across the waters. the blare of trumpets. the ruffle of drums the flash signals and the boom of saluting can non marked the departure of the fleet. presenting to the people who watched a spectacle they would never forget and to the world, the trimmest. most homogenious. most thoroughly equip ped. most mobile. self-reliant assem- blaze of first class battleships ever gathered under one command.
 There was not a ship in the line old enough to have smelled powder or to have taker shot off manila or san iiago. All are of new design. samples of the aggressive, seagoing navy which the president declared was essential to the peace Of the country. Attaches of foreign legation and embassies at Washington and many correspondents wkO had seer war service on foreign. journals freely declared that today's naval display was the most impressive they had ever seen.
 The sailing O. the fleet was proceed ed b. a reception on the deck of the Mayfiower which shortly after o'clock this morning steamed into the center of the anchored fleet. President Roose- welt warmly greeted the four rear admirals and the sixteen commanders of the fleet as the- climbed from the dancing launches up the starboard gangway of the yacht. He had word of confidence and well wishing for all but made no formal address. To Sec retarv Metcalf and other guests on aboard. he was constantly exclaiming on the beauty and grandeur Of the scene. Did you ever see such a fleet? And such a da--?' Isn't it magnifi- cent? Ought not we all feel proud?" Rear Admiral E,-ans the commander of the feet was first the flag of the officers to. be piped over the side of the MayfOwer He hurried to where the president stood, paid his formal
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
PORTLAND PAYS CASH
 NO GREAT DEMAND
The Deposits the First Day of Resump-
 ton Greater than the Withdrawals.

Portland. oregon. Dec 16.-The pay ment of gold and silver in any amount to those who desired it was formally resumed by the Portland banks today on tke close Of the holiday period which has existed in the state for sev- eral weeks.
 While the banks have paid specie to all rho asked Cor more than ten days. today was tke first time their willing ness to Go so has been made public There were TO unusual demands made on an.' bank and deposits were heav- fer than withdrawals
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
FlSh'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
iie Ros=iv-s Proxies for the Ectns-
 ehiids' illinois Central Shares

Chicago. Dec. 16.-Stuyvesant Fish received the proxies today for 1928 shares of Illinois Central stock held by Baron R0thschild and sons. European bankers. The proxies are said t0 have been sent through Winthrop E. Scarrit who is representing Fish in London.
 IL is rumored in railroad circles to- night that the scramble for proxies has been resumed with unusual wig or on the eye of the adjourned annual meeting which. convened Dec IS.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
CHINESE RESENTMENT
Against British Efforts to Put Down
 Piracy.

Wuchow. China, Dec 16.-So intense is the local feeling against the patroll ing of West river by British gunboats for the purpose of putting an end to piracy that widespread boycott against the British is likely to arise. A largely attended meeting has been held to protest against the presence of the British flotilla. IL is guaranteed that if the merchants would under take to boycott the British they would furnish s30O,0O0 if necessary and a fleet of six steamers with a view of busting the British traders from the river.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17

by Haywood and sent to various va rious parties. including those sent to Jack Simpkins One was for sIOO on
 December 21. 1905, the date of the let ter received by Orchard after his ar rest. F.. S. Raymond, Denver police man, testified to seeing Haywood, Pet tibone and Orchard together frequently at Pettibone's house during the months of May. June. July and August. 1905. generally in the evenings.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17

flashed to the ships by wireless tele- graph as they left the roadstead and turned down the coast
Arizona republican., 1907-12-17
JAPAN DOESN'T CARE.

Tokio. Dec. 16.-The announcement of the sailing of the fleet has not been received by the newspapers of Tokio or by government officials. All pub lie men who were interviewed accepted the sailing as a foregone conclusion. IL is not likely that the actual start will cause the slightest ripple of eX- citement. Everyone accepts the assur- ances of friendship offered by America and comedies the right Of that nation to send warships to the Pacific.