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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
REPORT Is BEING HELD
TO MAKE A CHANGE
In Figures of County
Treasurer
CAPT. WILLIAMS is IN RICHMOND
And PreSentmentS of Grand Jury
Cannot Be Published Until Some
Slight Corrections Have
Been Made.

Not until County Treasurer p. II.
Williams returns from the veterans
Reunion at Richmond will the pre-
sentiments of the Grand Jury, as
rendered last Wednesday, be pub
lished. The official report from the
county treasurer's Office is embodied
in the general presentments of the
grand jury and one or two clerical err
rors therein must be corrected. This
was the charging ofsome expenditures
upon the county roads to one account
or classified head whenIin reality it
should have been put under another
head. The error is clerical one only
and can be changed i'll five minutes,
but Treasurer Williams is the man to
do this, and it will be done immediate
ly upon his return today or Monday,
when the presentments will be pub
lished in full.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08

George w. Bundrick, the Crisp
county murderer who sawed out of
the Americus Jail and fled to Cali,
fornia, from whence he was recently
brought back to the scene of his dia-
bolical crime near COrdele, is really to
be hanged there op next Friday.
The Prison Commission has declined
to commute the death penalty i'm
posed to life servitude.
News of the result of his appeal to
that tribunal reached Americas yester
day and created some little surprise,
as it was generally believed the COM
mission would yield to the pressure
brought to commute the death SEN
tence.
The commission. however, did not
take that view of the case. The evil
dence leaves no doubt Of the fact that
the murder of Shrowder was a horrible
crime, and the commission feels it was
one for which full punishment should
be inflicted.
Shrowder and Bundrick had had a
quarrel and Bundrick proposed that
they should meet and fight it out
Shrowder was a small man; Bundrick
a large'one. Shrowder said he was no
match for Bundrick.
"Then let's meet and shoot it out, >"
Shrowder agreed and the time and
place were appointed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
REPEAL OF BANKRUPT LAW
GeOrdia Bankers Think Its Usefulness Long Since
Ended.

and for this reason national banks are
put to it to handle the large amount of
cotton which they have in this manner
carried heretofore.
There was special committee ap-
pointed whose duty will be to ask the
members of thesH legislature in the fH-
ture to tax the banks the same as pri-
vate property and real estate.
The body desired time limit upon
customers returning checks in order to
prevent forging and raising.
1t was also urged that bank robbers
be given a sentence of at least forty
years where they are caught and con-
victed.
Other measures of minor importance
made up the work of the body.
Prizes for young men learning bank
ing throughout the state will be fixed
next year, sum of 500 having been
set aside to be given the mum ber max.
ing the most progress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
JUDGE ALEX S. ERWIN
Is DEAD IN ATHENS
End Followed a Brief
Illness
WAS PROMINENT IN PUBLIC LIFE
As Superior Court Judge, Railway
Commissioner and Lawyer..Fun-
erdI at Athens on Sunday
Afternoon.
WAS PROMINENT IN PUBLIC LIFE

Captain John A. Cobb received a
telegram yesterday morning apprising
him Of the death of Judge Alexander
5. Erwin, his brother-in in-law, the end
coming unexpectedly yesterday morn
ing after an illness of few days.
Captain Cobb left imm ediately for
Athens to attend the funeral services
there tomorrow. Judge Erwin was
prominent in public life III Georgia
and esteemed in the highest degree.
His wife was the eldest daughter of
General Howell Cobb and sister of
Captain Cobb of Americus. Judge
Erwin was for many years Judge of
the Western circuit and jurist of
eminence and great ability. He like
wise served for six years as member
of the Georgia Railroad Commission,
and since the expiration of his term
has been engaged in the practice of law
in Athens. His death is a loss to his
city and State.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
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 $1.OO, Williams Mfg
Co., Props, Cleveland, o.
Sold by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08

The Georgia bankers have ended
their annual session in Macon, several
south Georgians who attended the con-
vention there this week stopping in
Americus Yesterday en- route home.
The bankers considered much impor-
tant business.
Before quitting the convention the
bankers paid their respects to the
bankruptcy law and passed strong
resolution urging the representatives
from this state to do all in their power
in the next Congress to have the law
repealed.
The bankers declare that the measure
has been in effect long enough to do all
the good intended.
Carrying cotton as oyerdraft in the
national banks of the state was an
other matter that came in for share OF
deIiberation The complaint is that
the Treasury Department will not al
low banks to carry cotton as oyerdraft,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
QUITE BUSY NOW IS HOKE SMITH
Governor Elect is Shaping Affairs of
State.

Atlanta, June 7.-Governor-elect
Hoke Smith is apparently quite busy
man these days. He is seldom if ever
at his office in the Peters building, His
time is spent at his West Peachtree
home, where, with his secretary, j. Bs
Hoyle, he is working like Trojan. 1t
is understood that the governor-elect
is making his plans for legislation at
the coming session of the legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
IS INCREASED BY MILLIONS
Georgia Corporations Have Their Tax Returns Large
" Increased.
Iy Increased.

In the returns of the Atlantic Coast
Line an increase of approximately
$4,000, 600. putting its valuation up to
S2I 200, 900 was made, and similar in
creases in all the other big railroad
systems in the state were made.
Should all these proposed increases
stand this year corporation returns
Will be increased by about $50, 600, 600,
, making a total valuation of all of the
Georgia corporations of approximately
$3.50, 900, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
EQUALS BETHESDA OF AMERICUS
atlanta Church Folks Engage in
TalkfeSt.

Atlanta, June Ia big row is on
between two factions at the Edgewood
Baptist church. G. A. London, Sun
day school superintendent, denounced
Rev. George Barnwell, ex-pastor, at
the Sunday evening services and a
fight was narrowly averted. The
attempt of the preacher to kiss Mrs.
London was the cause of the trouble.
London has resigned as superin-
tendent row factions are making
it warm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08

Atlanta, June 7.-As the result of an
agreement reached between Controller
General w. A. Wright and President
P. S. Arkwright of the Georgia Rail-
way and Electric Company, the 1907
tax returns of that corporation were
increased from $3,712,OoO to an even
So, 900, 900.
The returns of the Atlanta Gaslight
Company were raised from 100000
to 81, 500, 200, making a total increase of
So, 900, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
Business Opportunity.

For reasons which will be satisfac
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one of the best paying investments in
Amencus. Will require from three to
four thousand dollars to buy entire
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General Delivery, Americas, Ga.
81 If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
a Fortunate Texan.

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
Examination of Teachers.

An examination of applicants for the
position of male assistant in the colored
schools of Americus, will be held at
Mckay Hill School June Is. Election
June 25. By order Of the Board.
26eod A. G. MILLER, Sect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-08

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The Washington herald., 1907-10-10
Our Message to the Orient

=
Secretary Tafts Shanghai speech is
hardly less significant, in its implica-
tions of American policy in the Orient,
than his Tokyo utterance Emphasizing
American adherence to the principle of the
open door" Mr., Taft took occasion TO
give warning that this country would
brook no political interference with the
normal development Of American trade
with China. He said:
I'VE do not COMPLAIN Of loss Of trade that results
from the employment Of greater enteurisa. in
gcnuity or attention 20 the demands Of the Chinese
market, or the greater business scumen shown By
cur competitors. We would have the night 20 pr0-
test az being excluded fUm the trade Of China by
reason oi our iussteucNp0u the policy # the open
door. The acluiescence in this policy of all the
nations interested has been So uuhesitatiug and
emphatic that il Is hardly worth while % sugsIsts
upon the probable action of the United states in
case the interests q American merchants were
placed in jeopardy. and how far The United States
would 80 u the protection Of its Chinese trade /
cannot sag. To IS clear, however that our mpr.
chants are being reused TO the importance Of tie
Chinese trade. and they would view with deep con
cern any and al political obstacles to its maiute
nance and expansiou. This feeling is likely 10 find
expression IN the action of the American govern
ment
Mr.. Taft expressed the sympathy Of this
country for the reform movement In
China, declaring that China has no ter
rit0ry we desire. and she can have no
prosperity that We viii begrudge. nor
will We resent any degree Of political
power or dependence as an empire that is
justly exercised" He advised the Chinese
to devote their energies TO the develop
ment Of the COuuTy's resources. the eIe-
walton of the people. the enlargement OF
trade and administrative reform. saying
that the progress Of the Chinese would not
excite the jealousy of the United States
so long SIS it was directed along the lines
OF peaceful prosperity, the maintenance OF
law and order, and the proper observance
of the rights of foreigners. As to the
other powers, Mr.. TAFT thought they
would be wise TO encourage governmental
reform in China. and the development OF
its resources. for this reason:
'To 80 this win add to Chiua's strength and posi-
ton as a sch-rcspectnE government and aid her in
preparing % resist possible foreign aggression in The
seeking u undue and exclusive proprietary privileges
Thus 40 foreign aid VIII be required to enforce the
open door and the policy Of equal Opportunity for
We are not surprised that Mr.. Tafts
address should have produced a strong
impression on his hearers The Shanghai
correspondent of the New York Times
cables that it has given American traders
here the greatest encouragement, and il
Is generally regarded as being OF the
highest international importance" The
correspondent of the New York Herald
reports that the speech will have an ex-
The Washington herald., 1907-10-10
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1871.
Rottenness in High Places.

Wealthy malefactors and the means
by which they obtained their wealth are
being disclosed daily by the relentless
probe of the public service commission,
now lnquiring into the affairs of the
New York traction systems. Following
closely on Lemuel E. Quigg's cynical
admissions as 10 the methods by which
public opinion was manufactured and
accelerated" IN behalf Of traction
schemes. and legislation expedited at
Albany. in which methods cold cash
played the leading role, comes a story
OF loot involving some very. respectable
names. Anthony \. Brady at one time
owned a franchise for a street railroad.
the construction Of which had been en-
Joined. The road was a mere. paper. con-
cern Of very dubious value. Brady paid
S25o,Oo0 for the franchise. which he sold
to the Metropolitan Securities Company
for S965,000. But Brady did not get this
sum. He was allowed just $4,000, the
reminder going in equal allotments TO
William c. Whitney. Thomas +. Ryan
Thomas DOlan, P, A B. Widener. and
William l. Elkins, exclusive of a some
what larger payment TO a firm Of
brokers. These men We're all insiders
and their share Of the money paid for a
worthless franchise unloaded on the
metropolitan was so much clear profit to
themselves. The $965,C00 paid for this
franchise is carried on the books of
the company as an asset.
Eazidae tho Ioro-o ssv-n111,,. III f.
tributed through the influential accelera-
tor, Quigg, immense sums Of cash were
placed where they would do the most
good politically and otherwise. H. H.
Vreeland, formerly head of the traction
system, was given SlS5,O00, for which
ton system, was given SlS5. 600. for which
no accounting was ever made. The pro-
prietor Of the New York Daily News
was loaned S25,6o0, which he never re-
paid. J. Sergeant Cram, political ad-
wiser Of Charles F. Murphy. was reward
ed with $4,000 for legal services 4"
This expenditure was carried on the
DOCKS AS an asset Daniel Z. Cobalan
chairman OF the Tammany Hall law
committee, got 5000 Thomas F. RYAN
had $8,500, for which he never rendered
an account All Of which must be mighty
interesting information to the poor dupes
upon whom the traction stock was
dumped at highly fictitious prices. Peo-
PIE who wonder why there should be SO
strong popular feeling against corpo-
Tations in the country just now would
do well to ponder on such revelations
as are coming forth in the traction in
quiry. It would be strange indeed If
disclosures of financial turpitude and
political rascallty should fail 10 excite
indignation and arouse resentment
against men Of wealth and their politi-
cal parasites
The Washington herald., 1907-10-10

cellent effect and will be accepted as a
clear and definite expression Of the atti-
tude Of America toward China and the
Philippines. It viii greatly aid In clearing
the political atmosphere In the extreme
Orient, where there have been a variety
of reports regarding the purposes and fu-
ture policy Of America" Although Mr..
Taft expressly disclaimed acting as
spokesman of the American government.
his sentiments VIII be everywhere taken
as those of the administration. and quite
correctly so. For there is really nothing
new in anything Mr.. Taft said He kept
well within the lines Of our Oriental poll
icy as 1t has been carried forward in the
past, and the Importance of his remarks
must be sought elsewhere than in their
novelty.
We find their chief significance in the
psychological moment OF their expression
"a moment Of great political and indus
trial unrest In the vast Chinese empire, OF
a rising national spirit. of a new concep-
ton of China's role among the nations. At
the sume time there is going on fever
ish scramble for concessions and trade
advantages, particularly in the rich prov
ince Of Manchuria, but partially restored
20 China, where the Russians and the
japanese stu contend for dominance in
trade and industry. In the midst Of this
situation Mt. Taft comes with a message
of good will to China. bidding her go
forward in the path of modern civiliza-
ton. and promising that the great weight
of American influence will be thrown
against any dismemberment of the
ancient empire, and against the imposi-
tion Of any external fetters upon CONNER
cial intercourse with the Orient Whether
Interference with our trade arises from
within OF from without China, Il will be
'viwed with deep concern" by this gov
ernment as indeed IL has always been.
But when the declaration of Secretary
Taft is read in the light Of the order TO
our battle-shp feet, 1t will acquire a new
meaning that will not be lost on the peo-
Piles of the teeming Orient. The Shanghai
speech, like the one at Tokyo, will be
heard round the world.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-10
MEN AND THINGS.
Speculation About Loomls.

People who keep In touch with official
circles in Washington-or try tozand
who read a few days ago that Francis B.
Loomis had conferred with Secretary
Root IN the City Of Mexico. are wondering
what the former Assistant Secretary Of
State Is up to" now His movements
have been more or less mysterious ever
since his resignation was announced, and
a good many people believe that he is still
on the government payroll, even though
ne Is not recognized in any official posi-
ton. The admins ration has been sin
gularly kind to him, especially through
out the fracas which followed Herbert W.
Bowens charge that LoOmis. his prc1e-
cessOr as United States Minister 70 Vene-
Zuela, had been connected with some
questionable transactions in that coun-
Try. While many entertained the belief
that Bowen had talked too much, and was
not altogether discreet IN his Dear BIZ
letter TO Secretary Taft, public opinion
was undoubtedly on his side. But rhe
President failed 10 see the matter in that
light Bowen was disassOCiated from his
Venezuelan post and from the diplomatic
service. while his enemy continued to be
"Loomis. acting. for some time. And
now, If he is not engaged by the State
Department In some confidential capacity
a considerable number Of observers are
mistaken.
Never of a very jovial disposition. Mr..
Loomis has been more reserved than ever
since the untimely death Of his brother
Kent. who disappeared from steamer s
deck while en- route. with ". T. Ellis a
Texas negro. on a special mission from
this government TO King Menelik, Of ABB
yssnia.