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CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF CRUELTY.
Seaman Corcoran Says He Was
Chained Between Decks.

PHILADELPHIA, December 4.-Capt.
Frank S. Leland Of the American barken-
tine Antioch, now in This port, was held
in $1,000 bail yesterday by a United States
commissioner on the charge of cruelty
preferred by a former mem YER of the
crew. William T. Corcoran, a seaman,
alleged that he was chained between
decks for thirty-five days while the yes
sci was in the tropical zone, and was fed
on a diet of bread and water.
1t was brought out at the hearing that
the dispute between the captain and the
sailor arose out of difference as to the
best way of splicing a rope. The dis
pute occurred while the vessel was off the
west coast OF Africa, and the seaman
claims that on September 80 Capt. Lee
land chained his two wrists to the deck
and that he was not released until No
vember 5.
He was discharged from the vessel on
orders from the United States consul at
Turks Island, and was sent to New York
on a steamship as a passenger of the
consulate. On the arrival here Monday
of the barkentine warrant was served
upon the captain.
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Tobacco Growers in Session.
pecial Correspondence of The Star


COLLEGE PARK, December 4. 1907
The Maryland Tobacco Growers Asso-
citation met in annual session at the
Maryland Agricultural College here yes
terday, and after transacting business
adjourned about o'clock. The follow
ing officers were chosen: F. Snowden
Hill. Upper Marlboro, president; Franklin
Weems of Upper Marlboro. secretary. and
William A. Walker Of Frederick county,
the retiring president. treasurer. The
following directors were named: F. w.
Hill and r. Hugh Perrie, Prince George
county: ]. w. Frere and James. NJ.
Bowling of Charles county. George T.
Hutchins and DR.. Z. r. Morgan of St.
Mary's county, John II. Drury and DIR.
Philip Briscoe of Calvert county, Beale
Worthington and DR.. A H. Perrie of
Anne Arundel county, and ]. ]. Bran
denbeFg and Thomas A. Watkins, repre-
senting the upper counties of the state
where tobacco is grown.
The report of DR.. Richard S. HILL state
tobacco agent. as to general conditions
showed that the production in 1907 was
about 50 per cent of normal, but that
the yield was better on a smaller acreage.
He also sounded a cheerful note when
he decla ed that the increase in the do
nestle use of Maryland tobacco had been
marked.
The executive committee reported the
work accomplished through the grading
bureau, an important step toward a con-
dition where the tobacco growers would
control their product.
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BANK A GOLD BRICK.
Chicago Man Claims That He Was
Buncoed.

CHICAGO. December 4.-Declaring that
he bought a gold brick when he pur-
chased control of the Federal National
Bank, John w. Worthington began action
yesterday to have rescinded the contract
Of sale between himself and Isaac N.
Perry.
Perry until the early part Of August was
president Of the bank. Worthington AYERS
that he was induced to purchase the con-
trolling interest through fraud and mis-
representations made by Perry. The COM
plainant asks the court to compel Perry
to return to him $4,000 and his notes for
$4,000.
In his bill of complaint Worthinston
AYERS that Perry violated the federal
banking laws on more than one occasion.
He also declares that much paper of q
doubtful character was found in the bank
and consequently it was forced to sus-
pend. Plaintiff says he found in the
banks assets notes securing loans given
by firms which had gone into bankruptcy
and by individuals who were in Jail The
bank was organized in 1905 with capt.
tai stock of 100000. 1t closed its doors
September %. 1907, after an investigation
by the clearing house committee.
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CANADIAN CALF WINS.
Carries Off the Honors at the Fat
Stock Show.

CHICAGO, December 4.-Canada has
captured the ofowning honor Of the in
ternational livestock exposition, defeat
ing the American breeders on their own
ground. The lrand championship in the
steer class goes to a Canadian exhibitor
to the surprise and discontinue of the
native stockmen, whose proudest beasts
were entered in the class.
Roam King, a short-horn calf, selected
as the best of the huge herds of cattle
assembled at the stock yards, is owned
by James Leask of Greenbank. Ont,
weighs 1O7S pounds and was fed on a
diet Of peas and hay instead of corn,
which is the staple diet of American
fancy kline. The Canadian contingent at
the show are jubilant over the victory.
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MEMS CLUB ENTERrA1Ns.
Banquet Given Last Night at East
ern Presbyterian Church.

banquet was given last night by the
Mems Club of the Eastern Presbyterian
Church to the members of the club and
their friends. The first part of the even
'ng was devoted to short business meet
ing, after which there was a social half
hour, and the doors leading into the main
Sunday school room We're then thrown
open. disclosing great U-shaped table,
at which the guests were seated. Capt.
Joseph E. Hart. president of the club and
POSTMASTER Of the evening" sat at the
head
The president of the club made a brief
Introductory address in welcoming those
present and explaining the objects of the
Mems Club. He then introduced Mr..
George W. Atkinson. formerly governor
OF West Virginia and now an associate
Justice of the United States Court OF
Claims. Judge Atkinson was molowed
by number of SPEAKERS men prominent
in business and church work. Those who
"esponded to toasts were Messrs. Nor
man I. Little of the Mems Club of the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church.
A. L. Hughes. formerly a member of the
legislature of West Virginia: H. A. Hard
ing of the Y. NJ c. A. and DR. Thomas
W. Calver of the Eastern Presbyterian
Church Mems Club
Will A. Morsell delighted the banquet
selections were also contribut by w.
E. Miller, George Washington University
90, and c. w. Stanley, leader of the
Eastern Presbyterian Church choir
Messrs. James Austin and C. A. johnson
gave humorous recitatiorfs. Miss Sacrey.
the organist of the church, acted as ac-
companist of the evening.
The banquet was prepared by the men,
bers Of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
church. and those who assisted in serv-
ing the banquet were Mrs. Hibbs. Mrs.
Rowland, Mrs. Stearns. Mrs. McMannis,
Mrs. Rowell, Mrs. Sommers. Mrs. Ruedy,
Mrs. DeGrange, Mrs. Law, Mrs. Hoff,
Brown. Mrs. Painter. Mrs. Schofield and
Mrs Hart and Misses Morrow, Sacrey,
Austin, DeGrange and Austin.
Among those present at the banquet
were Henry F. Atchison, Judge George
w. Atkinson, Harry Austin, James Aus
tin, w. T. Belts, g. W. Brooks, o. J.
Burton. DR.. Thomas w. Calver Homer
Campbell, c. c. Carroll, !. E. Cole, c. F.
Consaul, A. W. Cristelle, William Dargie.
Col. ]. William DeGrange, H. H. Dodd. A
Dorman. J. F. Duncan, G orge w Dunn,
w. w. Can't, w. l. Gernand. L. G. Gro
berty. Myers Hand, H. A. Harding, Capt.
Joseph E. Hart. w. T. Hearst, P. F. Hoff,
r. L. Holmes, G.. S. Holmes. A. L.
Hughes, ]. P. Hunnicutt. NJ. T. Hyer
C. a. Johnson. E. johnson. J. w. Kindie,
L. NJ. Law, Norman T. Little. J. w. Low
ell, H. c. Lybrand. Ii. c. Lybrand. jr.,
A. P. McManus. w. K. Miller. w: e.
Morsell. G. B. Mosher, Eugene Ohland L
B. F. Reynolds DR.. J. F. Row,l, Seth
Rowell. L. Sergeant, Thad B. Sergeant
W. G. Sellers, P. u. Sommers. Roy Som
mers. c: w. Sparks. Harry spruc bank
C. w. Stanley. S. E. stonebraker. L. NJ
Thayer, ]. M. Thompson and w. c. Va
den.
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Yellow Fever Conference.

MEXICO CITY. December 4.-President
DiaZ received the delegates to the third
international sanitary conference at the
national palace yesterday. He congratu-
lated them upon the work OF the confer
ence, which he said had done great good
in all of the American countries.
In the regular session the report of DR..
Juan Guiteras of Cuba was the. most i'm
portant business taken up. DR.. Guiteras
offered a resolution that the sanitary
measures as passed by the Washington
conference of 1905 be presented to the
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Bows, Here's an Extra Opportunity.

glad to receive helpful suggestions. They
expect the knocks and they are net dis
appointed. But there are many things
he appreciates, and just for the fun of
it-let's give him boost-in just the way
that you know best
The recent incorporation in this city of
the Labor Temple Association, having for
it's object the erection of home build
ing for organized labor, recalls the pa
thetic efforts of the late Milford Spohn
of the Brcklayers' Union. 1t was his
fondest dream that he would live long
enough to see erected here a handsome
edifice dedicated to the cause of union
workingmen. He fathered the project
and conjured up in his mind plans for
grim reaper called him hence before he
saw the cherished object accomplished
"I have the plans for a magnificent Ia
Dor temple mapped out in my nina, ne
said one day not long before he was
called away, land it will not cost the
boys very much either. The rents will
almost pay the bill in few years, and
then we will have our own home
But Milford Spohn has gone to the
great beyond" said a felloW-craftsman
last night; land should we bring ABOUT
he accomplishment of our purpose in
having a temple it should be adorned by
q statue Of him who devoted his best
wears to our interests and who was known
among us as the father OF the Senlfdi
Labor Union
Editor Sam De Nedrey of the Trades
Unionist says he is so well pleased with
the outcome of the recent big labor pa
rade and mass meeting that he proposes
to have a great industrial demonstration
in Washington at the beginning of the
active building season next spring.
'And," he added, I'VE won't be selfish
about the matter. but will invite the
bosses, the Employers Association and
all to join with us and make the affair a
bowling success.
The wives mothers. daughters and SIS
ters of members of the local Brotherhood
of Carpenters have formed ladies' aux
Hilary along the lines of the auxiliary to
Columbia Typographical Union. The new
association, according to Organizer Joe
Reilly, is in a fiourishing condition, and
other trades are said to be contemplating
the formation of auxiliary bodies.
Referring to the stiffness that has come
over the local lockout-strike of the build
ing trades since the snow has commenced
to fly a carpenter remarked yesterday
that it had gone to sleep for the winter
like the groundhog'' and would not poke
it's head out again until spring.
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YALE STRONG MAN.
Figures on Physical Showing Of
Freshman Glass.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, December Ain
making public the figures of the physical
examination of the members Of the fresh
man class at Yale DR.. Born, the medical
director, says that 152. or 40 per cent. use
tobacco, and of these 113 began smoking
in preparatory schools and IL prior TO
that, a direct refutation, he says, of the
opinion held that smoking is one Of the
habits taken up by young men upon en-
tering college John R. Fitzpatrick Of New
York city is the strong man in the class
of 313 members and Robert c. Deming of
this city is second The average statistics
of the class differ but slightly from those
of last year.
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NEW DOUBLE EAGLES.
Quite Naturally the Bird Is Shown
Flying.

PHILADELPHIA, December 4.-The
first instal,ment OF new gold twenty-dol-
lar pieces has been shipped from the
United States mint in this city to various
subtreasuries about the country. There
were 10000 of them. their monetary
value being S2,3O0.000.
On one side of the coin Is an eagle fly
ing, with outstretched wings, while on
the other side is a figure of Liberty"
The coins were made concave, the fig
ures being in high relief, nine strokes of
an hydraulic press being required to make
them. Hereafter only one stroke will be
used. and thus the coins just circulated
will be different from those to be put In
circulation later
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Acquitted of Graft Charge.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 4.-Tirey
L. Ford, general counsel of the United
railroads, was late last night acquitted OF
the charge of having bribed former Super
visor Jennings Phillips to vote for, an
overhead trolley franchise.
This was. Ford's second trial. In the
first trial the jury was unable to agree on
a verdict.
The Ford case was the third one in the
series of graft prosecutions. In the other
two cases, those of former Mayor
Schuitz and Louis Glass, vice presid ant
of the Pacific States Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, convictions resulted.
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PHILANTHRoPIST A FoRGER.
Man Who Was Anxious to Shed Part
of 1000. 900,

D.. CHICAGO, December Al. w. walen-
ski, who last year announced he intended
paying off the indebtedness OF Benton
Harbor. Mich, to rid himself OF part OF
the S1,O0O0OO he had amassed through the
discovery of a gold mine at Goidheid.
Nevada. was brought back to Chicago
last night to face charge Of forgery.
Walenski, who for five years was en-
ploycd as cashier by the Butterick Pub
lsning Company under an alias OF J. w.
West is said to have obtained 10000
through forging the name OF A. e. Mich
olson western manager Of the concern.
He was arrested in New York ten days
ago as he stepped from a steamer after o
trip through Europe.
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earliest possible date the joint resolution
drafted under the direction of the Com
missiorers. suspending section of the
act of June 6, 1896 until the questions at
issue can be carefully considered. The
resolution commended the work of Corpo-
ration Counsel Thomas. Copies of the
resolution. were ordered sent to the
Speaker of the House OF Representatives,
President of the Senate, District Com
missioners, District committee in each
house of Congress and the local news
papers.
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European powers at the next sanitary
conference which may be held. with the
recommendation that the conference adopt
meas ures to make uniform the regulation
of all countries as regards to handling or
yellow fever. The Paris conference or
1903 left this undetermined.
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sousa Pronounced Out Of Danger.

CHICAGO, December 4.-John Philip
Sousa, the bandmaster. is still confined
to his room at the Auditorium Hotel. He
was taken i'll Thursday with ptomaine
poison, contracted in Milwaukee. DR.. ].
d. Hammond, attending physician. says
that Mr. Sousa is out of. danger, but may
not be able to resume work for several
weeks.
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H. H. Grave, marshal of Taylor. Miss.
shot and killed j. w. Debler Monday
night. The men had been bitter political
opponents. and Deber is said to have
been talking about Grave when the shoot
ing occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-04

Both President Gompers and Secretary
Frank Morrison continue to receive hearty
concentrations upon their reelection by
the A. F. L. at the recent Norfolk con-
vention. The Fluctuations came from the
golden gate at Frisco. from away up in
frigid Maine and from as far. down in
sunny Dixie as Florida.
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glad to receive helpful suggestions. They
expect the knocks and they are net dis
appointed. But there are many things
he appreciates. and just for the fun of
it-let's give him a boost-in just the way
that you know best"
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eve are going to appeal to the Com
missioners and then to Congress. I am
not a gas expert, but could furnish facts
of considerable Importance, owing to my
intimacy with facts on the gas question
The meeting was concluded with the
adoption of resolution in favor of a
mass meeting of the citizens of the Dis
trict to plan for laying before Congress
the claims of the people for u reduction
In the rates of gas and for an effective
regulation of the quality, pressure and in
spection of gas meters.
G. C. Chapman presented a resolution
which was unanimously adopted indors-
ing the attitude of the District Commits
sioners toward the proposed increase in
the capitalization of the gas companies
and requesting Congress to pass at the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
First Tariff Makers.

If you turn to map of Spain, you
will take note at it's southern point and
running out into the strait of Gibraltar
of a promontory which from it's posi-
ton is admirably adapted for COM
handing the entrance of the Mediter-
ranean sea and watching the entrance
and exit of all ships. A fortress stands
upon this promontory, called now, as it
was called in the time of the Moorish
domination in Spain, Tarifa. The name
is of Moorish origin. 1t was the GUS
tom of the MoOrs to watch from this
point all merchant ships going into or
coming out of the midland sea and to
levy duties according to a fixed scale
on all merchandise contained therein.
This duty was called from the place
where it was levied ''tarifa," or tariff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
The Grip.

Before we can sympathize with
others, we must have suffered our
selves" No one can realize the suf-
fering attendant upon an attack of the
grip, unless he has had the actual ex-
perience. There is probably no disease
that causes so much physical and men
tai agony, or which so successfully de-
fies medical aid. All danger from the
grip, however, may be avoided by the
prompt use of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Among the tens of thousands
who have used this remedy, not one
case has ever been reported that has
not recovered. For sale by Eldridge
Drug Co., Americas Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
City Marshal Sales.
GEORGIA-SUMrER COUNTY

GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY
VIII be sold before the Court House
door in the City of Americas, between
the legal hours of sale, on the first
Tuesday in February 1907, the follow
ing described property to-wit: One
house and lot No. SIG Church street,
fronting on Church street 81 feet more
or less, bounded North by Church, East
and South by property of E. B. Council;
and West by property of Miss Sarah
Wheeler; levied on as the property of
Mrs. NJ. F. Tower to satisfy three GER
tain city tax fl. fas. issued by the Clerk
and Treasurer of the City of Americas,
for taxes forNl904, 1905, and 1906, also a
certainfI. ia. issued by the Clerk and
Treasurer of the City of Amerlcus, for
curbing and paving the sidewalk in
front of said property. Property pointed
out by defendant in fl, ia. Tenant in
possession notified in terms of the law.
Jam 3rd, 1907 w. H. FEAGIN,
City Marshal.
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A MIRROR OF )OINCS
IN CITY AND SUBURB.
Little Tales Cut Short In a
Hurry.
, MIRROR OF DAILY EVENTS
happenings in the City and Suburbs
of Local Interest to Be PerGsed
Over While Mullins and Coffee are
Cooling.

Blank books, Office and typewriter
supplies, school books and stationery
at NJ. S. Holidays.
( That predicted blizzard failed to land
here yesterday, and in the meanwhile
poor Queen alberta shudders at her
impending fate.
Don't think otherwise than that Amer
Gus will get that street railway. Either
company will build it, and council will
take the best contract.
Guano and western bacon, shipped
meal and Missouri mules will be the
tempting menu served 1.-The trade in
Americas this morning.
New railroads, new electric plant,
new park, new postoffice building and
new college. Who says that Americas
is not up on the first line.
Cheaper electric lights, cheaper gas,
an all day and night service-this and
more is promised in the propositions
now before the city council.
Americas has everything to gain and
nothing to lose in accepting the propo-
sition now before the council for an in
crease in our public utilities.
Annielaurically, relief is at last af-
fOrded. and dulcet strains less grating
and hair raising now smite the aur1c-
ular appendage of the city.
+ The paving of Cotton avenue from
Buchanan,s corner to the Central depot
will be worth fortune to Americas in
the advertisement given the city.
If Muckalee creek ran through the
suburbs of Atlanta, as through Ameri-
Gus, those Georgia yankees" would
make it turn hundred factories.
The electric theatre in the Windsor
Hotel block is adding new pictures as
well as new music. 1t is good attrac-
ton and well worthy of patronage.
( Advices yesterday from the bedside
of Col. U. B. Harold were more reas-
surfing. His condition is improved and
his early recovery now expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
CALLING FOR SPECIAL LICENSE
Many Subject to Such Tax Paying
For Permit.

The time in which application for
special license to do business in Amer.
icus under the special license ordinance
of the council is about up, and those
subject to such tax had best hustle to
headquarters for the necessary permit.
Practically every line of business in
Americas is thus special taxed and the
city derives a large income from that
source,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
A Jamaican Ia dy Speaks Highly Of
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy

Mrs. Michael Hart, wife of abe su-
perintendent Cart Service at Kingston,
Jamaica, West India Islands, says that
she has for some years used Cham ber-
1ain's Cough Remedy for conghs, Group
and whooping cough and has found it
very beneficial. She has implicit con-
fidence in it and would not be without
a bottle of it in her home. Sold by
Eldridge Drug Co., Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Dangers of Cold and How to Avoid
Them.

More fatalities have their origin in or
result from cold than from any other
cause. This fact alone should make
people more careful as there is no
danger whatever from a cold when it
is properly treated in the beginning.
For many years Chamberlain Cough
Remedy has been recognized as the
most prompt and etfectual medicine in
use for this disease. 1t acts on natures
plan, lOosens the cough relieves the
lungs, opens the secretions and aids
nature in restoring the system to
healthy condition. Sold by Eldridge
Drug Co., Americas Ga.
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BROUGHT FAMILY TO AMERIcus
Assistant in Waterworks Depart
ment Here.

Mr.. WA. Jeter, who was elected by
council to the position of assistant SUI
penntendent in the waterworks depart
ment, removed his family to Americas
yesterday from Dawson, occupying a
dwelling on Jefferson street. Mr..
Jeter, in connection with his other du-
ties, looks after the clerical work of
the Office and thus renders great assis-
lance to Supt. Murray in keeping the
books and accounts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12

Cut this out and take it to Eldridge's
Drug Store and get free sample of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. These tablets are far superior
to pills, being easier to take and more
pleasant in effect. They correct dis
orders Ofthe stomach, liver and bowels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Fresh Bream and Trout today at
SHERLOCK q Co.

For SaIe-Two mules, two horses,
cow and calf, several hogs, two-horse
wagon and harness, and two buggies.
See G. j. O'Hagan, Americus, Ga.
9-d2, W.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
His Ambition.

'How are you getting up in the
world?" asked the admiring friend.
"Of course you are anxious to attain
the roll of fame and'-
''The roll!' replied the new states
man dreamingly. eyes, I'm after a.
roll, all right"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12

For any disease OF the skin we can
recommend Chamberlain Salve. 1t
relieves the itching and burning sensa-
ton instantly and soon effects a cure.
This salve is also invaluable for sore
nipples. Eldridge Drug Co., Americas
Ga.