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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
SERIOUS INJURY BY
R. R. LEGISLATION
Pres. Smith, OIL. Gets
After Governors.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. o.
(SpeciaD President Milton II. Smith
of the Louisville and Nashville Rail
road. when he was in Birmingham
issued a spirited statement in ans
wer to that sent out by Gov. Conner
Gov. Smith and Gov. Glenn after
their conference in Atlanta Replying
TO the sentence, mo injury has been
done TO any corporation in any of our
States by the exercise of the power
of regulation, President Smith said
The foregoing affirmation is not
sustained by the facts known to every
one. The powers of regulation as
exercised in Alabama, Georgia, North
Carolina, and some other States has
inflicted incalcuable injury upon the
railway corporations and allied in
terests, and in that way unfavorably
affected the interests of the citizens.
Regulation when confined to the
inhibition of rebates, unjust discrimi-
nations, and other manifest evils, and
to the requirement of publicity of
rates and other usages essential to
the maintenance of order and JUS
tice, is commendable, but when exer-
cised. as is being done in Alabama,
Georgia and other States, to super
wise and control physical conditions,
operations, finance, and movement of
traffic. and arbitrarily fix the remun-
Grafton for service rendered is disas-
trous, and the attempted exercise of
these powers by States and the nat
ional government is largely, if not
altogether, responsible for the des-
truction of the credit of railway COM
panies and consequent injury to the
credit of industrial corporations. A
denial by parties responsible for such
conditions will not deceive
The attempt of the governors to
place the responsibility for destruc-
ton of confidence upon the represen-
tatives of the railway companies is
pitiful, and the error of the statement
is apparent"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
FIGMAN MADE
GOOD AS ACTOR

Oscar l.. Figman who is appearing
this season under the management of
E. A. We'll in "The Lightning Con-
ductor" made his first appearance on
the stage playing heavy" business
and enacting villainous characters.
His parents tried to prevent him
from leaving a profitable real estate
business in order to adopt the stage,
but the young man was obdurate and
insisted on being a real actor. He
was finally given a part in the piece
called THE Passport" in which he
scored a success as a dude who didn't
have a word to say Then he made
his big hit as the coxcomb floor
walker in "The Female Drummer"
and has since been prominent as a
comedian His work this season in
The lightning Conductor" is said to
have stamped him him as one of the
best comedians in the country today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
Indians Like Others

johnson proceeds on the theory
that the way to handle troublesome
Indians is to set them off and feed
them That is not the Indian Office
theory. This Office believes in apply
ing the same rule to the Indians that
it applied to poor and ignorant men
of any race. We believe in finding
work for them, and then in permitting
them to go hungry if they will not
accept the opportunity to make liv-
ing. These Utes contemporary de-
clined to work, saying that the Gov
eminent would take care of them,
Il am perfectly willing to stand
responsible for all the advice l have
given in the matter, which has been
that we should treat the Indians kind
ly, but insist that they shall cease
to be paupers when there is work al
which they can earn good wages
practically at their own doors"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
INJURIES MAY PROVE
FATAL TO O'QUINN
Badly Burned in GinhOuSe
Fire.

Arthur O'Quinn, the young man so
severely burned a week ago, while
attempting to extinguish the disas-
trous fire at the c. S. S. Horne gin
house, may not recover from his
injuries, although hope is not yet
abandoned. Mr.. OQuinn was in the
cotton house when the flames were
discovered, and courageously fought
them back until compelled to leave
the building to save his life. His
face breast and other portions of the
body were badly burned and these
injuries may yet keep him long con-
fined, even if they do not prove fatal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
SAILOR HAD KILLED
MAN WITH FIST

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov s.
(SpeciaD Because of your good re-
cord as sailor and the fact that our
navy needs such men as you, will
suspend sentence. You must be care
full in the future not to use your
strong arm in quarrels."
With this kindly advice Judge
Magill yesterday liberated Samuel
Dickerson, a petty officer aboard the
battleship Kansas, when the latter
was convicted of killing Joseph
Hopes with a blow from his fist
during a Tenderloin row.
With tears coursing down his
cheeks, the big sailor shook hands
with the Judge and left the court
room for League Island to re-enlist.
After hearing the straightforward
tale of the sailor Judge Magill an
nounced the suspension Aof SEN
tence and said:
1T is a very natural thing when a
blow is aimed at man, especially
one trained in the art of defense, such
as a sailor, to answer the assault with
another blow A layman would do
the same thing. l do not believe
you intended to commit any serious
offense when you struck the blow
at the man who attacked you and
your companion"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neglected your Kidney S
Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
loins, side, back, groins and blad-
der? Have you a fiabby appearance
of the face, especially under the eyes?
Too frequent desire to pass urine? If
so, Williams, Kidney Pills will cure
you,-at Druggist Price soc.
Williams Mfg Co. Props, Cleve-
land, 0.
Sold by w. A. REMBERT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
New line ''BrOwn' Ties
SILLS Il SCHNEIDER.
SESSION OF COURT
MOVES ON RAPIDLY

Several Americas attorneys attend
ing Lee court this week came up
from Leesburg yesterday, having COM
pleted their business before the court.
Judge Littlejohn disposed of several
cases of much interest and import
ance on Monday, and took up yes
terday morning that of the Bank of
Southwestern Georgia VS.. Little, suit
on land. The trial of this case con-
sumed the better part of the day The
session will probably came to a close
by Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
Want CAlldren at Home

The report says that the Indians
objected to sending their children to
a distant boarding school, the refus-
al being on the ground that Capt.
Johnson had told them the children
would be sent to school at the agency
station.
Capt. Johnson says that the Utes
cut the ration in half, that the In
dams are sincere in their statement,
and wish to live in peace; that Agent
Downs refused to consider the In
dams promise to comply with his or
ders and demands, and the report adds
that the application of harsh and
severe remedies" is not the best poll
cy as the Indians are hun
CRY, their women and child
rem are suffering, and they believe
they have been unjustly treated.
Commissioner Leupp of the Bureau
of Indian Affairs accepts Capt. John
sons report as a reflection on that
bureau. Citing the fact that the
disaffected Utes have refused two Of
fers to work for railroad companies
paying them So per day each for la
Dor only fifteen miles from their pres
ent home, he said
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06

ham Phillips.
The Best Man-Harold McGrath'
The Lions Share-Octave Thanet
The Shepherd of the Hills, by au-
thor Printer of Undells."
Morning-James Whitcomb RlleyI
An Encore-Margar Deland
Gallantry-James Branch Cable
The Womans Exchange-Ruth NC
Emery Stuart.
Pigs is Pigs-Ellis Parker But
Ter.
The Teddy Bears 1907.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
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When than gen
merit This period of existence is marked by
skin diseases of character ana It's
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the medicine the market For
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case of itching, blind, bleed
ing or pretruding piles, in to IA
days or money refunded. SOC.
Sun Wed. Fri.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06
FIVE KILLINGS IN
BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. s.
(SpeciaD -Five violent deaths oc-
Cured in this city today, establishing
a new record in the homicide line for
Birmingham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-06

His Own People-Booth Tarking-
ton.
The Daughters of Anderson Crow
Geo. Barr McCutaa, on.
MISUNDERSTANDING Anterior.
The Car Destiuy-C. N. q A. NJ.
Williamson.
The Man of Sd1k-- Lchn Oxenham
Clementina's Highwayman-R. N.
Stephens.
Three Weeks-EIircr Giyn
Light Fingered Gentry--David Ora
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26
BIBLE STUDY.

Text, John 1:19-2:12.
1. What does Johns gospel say con-
corning the mission of John the
Baptist? &
2. Why was he visited by Priests and
8. Why the question Art thou Elijah ?''
4. What was the meaning of Johns re-
ply?
5. What was. the stestimony to Christ
T on Monday?4 Tuesday?
6. How did John l1fow that this was
the Christ
z. What was the testimony on We'd
nesday? Result?
8. Who were the first two disciples?
10, Whom did they bring that day?
IL. What great element of character did
John displaya e.
II. Whom did Jesus call on Thursday?
10. Whom did this disciple bring?
a. How was the Supernatural knowl-
edge of Jesus shown?
Is. What two influences brought Jesus
his first disciples? &
16. Where and what was the interesting
social gathering?
II. What element of character did Jesus
exhibit at the wedding?~
Is. What impression did the miracle
have on the disciples?
10. Where did Jesus go after the we'd
ding?
20 Who went with him?
81. BY what names was Jesus called by
the others?
%. What names did Jesus apply to
Himself?
Owing to my own absence Tuesday 1
cannot mail lessons to those VINO were
not on hand. IF you will read over all
the text of the past four lessons we will
cover them in Review by words and pic
ture. If you were absent ask the sec
rotary for lesson sheet No. V. The lesL
sons for this years work are complete
in booklet form and can be had on ap-
plication. The slides, which are a good
equipment in our Bible study work, are
especially helpful in the Review of the
Sunday school lessons. These may be
used in the state.
At a Sunday school convention last
week Miss Bayless. one Of the state
workers. had everybody learn a little
verse, that I think some of my friends
would enjoy. 1t ran
Now I get me up to work;
I pray the Lord I may not stirk;
If should die before the night,
/ pray the Lord my works all right"
1t came to me with a suggestion of
1t may to you.
MRS. C. F. MENNINGER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

There is more catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
Tether and until the last few years was
Supposed to be incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
ence has proved catarrh to be a constitu-
fional disease and therefore requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
iedo. o., is the only constitutional cure on
the market. 1t is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts d.
rectIy on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. They OFFER one hundred
dollars for any case 1t fails to cure Send
90 circulars and testimonials.
"a address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Tole-
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
TAKE Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

"Out of sight. out of mind IL an old
saying which applies with special force TO
a sore, burn or wound that's been treated
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's out of
sight, out of mind and out of existence.
Piles, too, and chilblains disappear under
fits healing influence. Guaranteed by All
druggists. &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

who takes care of. us, being concerned
about our present and our future hap
piness and welfare, is to know GOO as
love, and with that love shed abroad
in our hearts is joy unspeakable.-Rev.
L. M. Zimmerman, lutheran, Balti-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

First Presbyterian church, Rev.
Stephen S. Estey, D. D., pastor. 9:45
a. m. Sa bbath school; 1 a. m. morn
ing service, preaching by the pastor; 3
o. m. Redden chapel Sabbath school;
1880 o. m. evening services. Anniver-
sary exercises of the Sabbath school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

The only hope OF preserving what is
best. lies in the practice of an i'm
mense charity, a wide tolerance, a sin
cere respect for opinions that are not
ours.-P. G. Hamerton.
u y
Let God do with me what he will:
it will be either heaven itself or some
beginning of it.-Mountford.
= =
Be noble! and the nobleness that lies
In other men, sleeping. but never
dead,
VIII rise in majesty to meet thine
own. Lowell.
y
I want to help you to grow as beau
tiful as God meant you to be when he
thought Of you first.-George Mac
Donald.
Thou must be true myself
If thou the truth wouldst teach:
Thy soul must overflow, If thou
Another's soul wouldst reach;
It needs the overflow of heart
To give the lips full speech.
-Horatius Bonar.
<
No man or woman of the humblest
sort can really be strong, gentle, pure
and good without the world being the
better for it; without somebody being
helped and comforted by the very ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Rev. J. L. Embleton, 1716 Lincoln
street, is engaged in city mission work
on his own account, visiting the fam
lilies of the cityss1 He is known to the
ministers whose names are on his card
and to others who appreciate and en-
dorse his work. Charles NJ. Sheldon,
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1T goodness.-Phillips

istence of that goodness.-Phillips
Brooks.
If the mental habits of young men
give hint of the future, surely relig-
ious thought in America will be erect
ed on stable foundations.-Char AL
len Dinsmore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

First Unitarian church. Rev. J. H
Jones, pastor. Service IL a. m. Sub
ject, God Speaking to Man Through
the Rich Ripeness of Autumn" Sun
day school at 10 a. m.
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Central Congregational church; Fran
els L. Hayes, First Congregational
church; S. S. Estey, pastor First Pres
byterian church.
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The Rev. Mr.. Barrett will preach at
the corner of Michigan and Indiana
avenues, Oakland, Sunday morning at
IL and Sunday evening at 1880
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Lowman chapel, Methodist Episco-
pal. c. E .Holcombe, pastor. Sunday
school $3.50 a. M; preaching by the
pastor IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

A Bible study class is being formed
at the Unitarian church of this city
for the scientific study of the Old
Testament Scriptures as literature and
history. The object of this study is to
trace the development of the concep-
ton of God, and of mans duty to God
and his fellow man, as these concep-
tons grew and developed among the
ancient Hebrew people. The class
meets at s O'Clock Sunday evening in
the church parlor and all who would
like to participate in this study will be
welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

The First United Brethren church
will hold it's opening service for the
conference year Sunday. The annual
conference which recently closed its
session appointed Rev. A. T. Deever to
take charge of this place. His opening
sermon will be upon the theme
"Christ's Mission to Serve" The theme
for the evening service will be Self
Sacrifice q Law of Life"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Church of Christ Scientist
Services at IL a. m Subject, Ever
lasting Punishment. Children's Sun
day school at $50 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

1880 o. m. evening services. Anniver-
sary exercises of the Sabbath school,
The Seward Avenue M. E. church,
r. w. Estep, pastor. Sunday school at
10 a. M Preaching at IL o'clock and
1880 D. m.
Quinton Heights chapel Sunday
school p. m. Preaching 7;45 p m;
and its Remedy Special music. D..
w. Beanblossom. pastor.
I Parkdale NJ. E: church. ]. wesley
|, GAS a. M Preaching by the pastor at
II a. m. and 7:30 .. m.
First Baptist church. Thomas s..
Young, pastor. Sunday school at $3.50
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:3o .. m;
Lawyer Evangelist C. N. Hunt will
preach both morning and evening.
Morning topic, "A Lawyers View of
God?" Mr.. Harry NJ Ross will sing at
both services.
Spiritual meeting held by the Bis
choffs. Lecture tests and inspirational
psychological music. Subject, eff man
die shall he live AGAIN." Demonstra-
lions and revelations of the immortal
ity of the soul by the Rev. Edith
Edwards Bischoff, Sunday, at p. M,
at Security hall. All cordially invited.
No admission fee.
Third Presbyterian church. w. M.
Cleveland, pastor. Preaching at IL a.
M and 1880 p. m. Morning subject,
Jno. 6:44. Sabbath school, 9:45 a. m.
Special song service Sunday evening
before the sermon.
1.-The Story of an Eastern Trip and a
Report of the International Convention
of the Christian church at Norfolk,
Va.," will be the subject of Rev. F.
E. Mallory's addresses at the Third
Christian church, Sunday, at 10:45 a.
M, and 7:3o p. m.
Second Church of Christ, Scientist.
Services Sunday at IL a. M, subject,
Everlasting Punishment. Sunday
school at 10 o'clock, held at 10S West
Ninth street.
First Methodist Episcopal church.
Frank N. Lynch, pastor. DR.. Lynch
will preach at II a. M, on the follow
p. M, the pastors theme will be THE
Bible Appeal to dissatisfied Men"
Special music by the new chorus choir
under the leadership of Prof. Ellen
$3.50 a. m.
First Congregational church. Francis
l.. Hayes, D. D., pastor. Services at
II a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school
e:45 a. m. Morning subject, "And
They Built the WALL Evening sub
ject, Rivers of Living Water"
First Christian church. Charles A.
Finch, pastor. Communion and preach
ing IL a. m. Evening service, 1880
o'clock.
The First United Brethren church
will hold it's opening service for the
conference year Sunday. The annual
conference which recently closed its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

The Seward Avenue M. E. church,
r. w. Estep, pastor. Sunday school at
10 a. m. Preaching at IL o'clock and
1880 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

First Lutheran church. Sermon IL
w. w. Horn. Sunday school 9:45 a. n
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A First Glass Fighting Man.

The International Sunday School Les
son for October 81 is, "Caleb's Faith
fulness Rewarded" Josh. 1861 5.
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Topeka Jobbers and Manufacturers

Get our prices ON Lumber, Mill
Work, Sewer Pipe and Paint. Our
prices are right and grades guar
ranteed
GILLETTE & NICHOLSON
100 Kan. Ave. Tel. 500.
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First Christian church. Charles A
Finch, pastor. Communion and preach
ing IL a. m. Evening service, 7:3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26
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Manufacturer Of Sash. Doors and
holdings, Brackets and all Interior
Finish. All kinds of Turning, Stair
Work a specially. Send for Estimate
Bell Tel. $50 212-214-216 Jackson st.
IND. TeleDhone I4S. Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Quinton Heights chapel Sunda!
school p. m. Preaching 7:45 p. m.
subject of sermon, 'Sin Against Co
and its Remedy" Special music. D
w. Beanblossom, pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

First Congregational church. Francis
L. Hayes, D. D., pastor. Services at
Ii a. M and 1880 p. m. Sunday school
e:45 a. m. Morning subject, And
They Built the WALL Evening sub
ject, Rivers of Living Water"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Parkdale NJ E. church. ]. wesley
Johnston, pastor. Sunday school at
GAS a. m. Preaching by the pastor al
II a. m. and 7:30 .. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Sidney Lanier's poems, the Hymns
of the Marshes" will be published early
in October, in a beautifully illustrated
edition. Twenty-one reproductions have
been made from photographs taken es-
pecial1y for the work in the marshes of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Spiritual meeting held by the Bis,
choffs. Lecture tests and Inspirations
psychological music. Subject, eff mar
die shall he live AGAIN." Demonstra-
ity of the soul by the Rev. Edit
Edwards Bischoff, Sunday, at p. m.
at Security hall. All cordially invited
No admission fee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

Third Presbyterian church. w. NJ
Cleveland, pastor. Preaching at IL a
m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject
1.-The Inevitable Christ" Evening text
Jno GA Sabbath school, 9:45 a. m
Special song service Sunday evening
before the sermon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-26

want to help you to grow as beau
iful as God meant you to be when he
thought Of you first.-George Mac
The southern sentinel., 1907-07-12
GONE T05JOiN
SILENT FORCES
Major H. v. Mccain, a Vetern
Soldier of the Lost Cause
Passes Away.

"At his home IN Montgomery,
La. Wednesday night. July 3rd,
Major III. V. Mccain, veteran
soldier of the Confederate war,
departed this life aged about
sc lenty years. He was a man of
grand Character. aud has filled
up a full measure of usefulness
in his long life. He was born in
Coosa county. Ala, in 1888 being
the eldest of six sons and five
daughters born to Henry b. and
Rebecca p. Mccain. This noted
family moved to Louisiana in
1859, the father dying at
Montgomery, La, in the 1883.
and his venerable wife surviving
him a few years. Major Mccain
joined. Company ID. 18th La,
Infantry of the Confederate army
and held the position of captain
until June, 1864, when he was
promoted to the rank of major.
He was twice wounded, first in
tho arm at Atlanta, Ga., and
afteward lost his leg at Franklin,
Tenn. He was captured and kept
a pisoner at Camp Chase and
Johnsou's Island, Ohio, urtil
August, 1865. He represented
Grant parish in the Legislature
from 1879 to 1882. aud was q
member of the police jury of his
parish for four years, showing
fine executive ability in both po-
sitions. He was a member of