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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
MEETING AT HEBRONIS
DATED FOR JUNE 2S
All Churches to Send Del
egdteS.
GENERAL MEETING Or ASSOCIATION
AmeriCuS Churches and All Others in
Friendship Association Will Be
RGpr eSented at General
Meeting.
GENERAL MEETING or ASSOCIATION

The general meeting of the Friend
ship Association is to be held with
Hebron church Sumter county June
28th to 3Oth when the following pro-
gram will be rendered
Friday, June 28th, 10 a. m.-prayer
and praise service led by Rev. Walter
Kenmore; IL am. Introductory sermon
by Rev. S. A. McMahen.
Two p. m, query necessary con-
ditions of church prosperity" led by
Revs. o. P. Gilbert and A. G. Wellons.
Three p. m. query:-"what does a
church owe the community in which it
lives?" led by Rev. H. F oliver and
Bro. j. e. Sheppard.
Saturday, June 29th $50; prayer and
praise service led by Rev. w. P. Allison.
Nine a. inflow can a country
church haye a good Sunday School?''
led by Rev. G. D. Carter and J. H.
Daniel.
Ten a. m. The layman's movement,
its Significance and Importance and
how it can be promotedin the churches"
Led by Rev. n. B. O'Kelly and r. l..
Bivins.
Eleven a. m. preaching; 2 p. m. 1.-THE
Doctrine of Election and the Great
Commissions" led by Rev. A. B. Camp
bell and j. A. Ivey.
This will be followed by open con-
ference for the consideration of any
question of interest growing out of pre-
YiOus discussions.
Sunday June 3Oth, 9:3O a. m. meet
ing with addresses on different phases
of Sunday School work. IL a. M.
preaching.
1t is hoped that each church in the
Association will be represented. Visit
ing brethren cordially invited.
Parties from a distance Will be met
at Americus, Plains, or Sumter City on
giving due notice to r. M. Andrews,
Americus, r. F. D. No. 3 or w. e.
Mitchell, Sumter City.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
OVATION IS GIVEN VETERANS
Grand Army of The South Meets in Old Confederate
Capital
THOUSANDS THRONG GREAT CONVENTION HALL.
Annual Convention of the United Confederate Veterans Begins Under
Most FIatering Auspices and Amid Enthusiasm

Richmond, Va, May 31.-With a
host of Confederate Veterans, and the
vast horse show building, in which
the convention was held, beautiful
with flags and bunting and portraits
of the leaders of the Confederacy, the
seventeenth annual reunion of the
Confederate Veterans began here
under the most auspicious conditions.
When Gen. Lee called the conven-
ton to order every chair in the build
ing was occupied, and benches around
the sides of the hall were filled with
surviving remnants of the glorious
army of the Confederacy.
Gov. Swanson of Virginia, amid
wild enthusiasm welcomed the veterans
to the Old Dominion.
Mayor Mccarthy of Richmond well
coined the visitors to the city which
forty-fve years ago they defended
against the armies of Burnside, Pope,
Mcclellan, Sheridan and Grant.
An Ovation to Lee.
Gen. Boiling introduced the COM
mander-in-chief of the Confederate
Veterans, Gen. Stephen D. Lee, and
the old soldiers rose to their feet and
received him with utmost enthusiasm.
Gen. Lee assumed the gavel of the
presiding officers and delivered his
annual address.
He said among other things that
the coming of Confederate Veteran to
Richmond was like the return of a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
NEGRO KILLED AT SUMTER
Result of Disagreement Over Working of Cotton
Crop,

ton crop properly. Mr.. Grant sent his
force to the field of the negro troopers
who was badly in the grass, and had
the crop ploughed out. The negro re-
sented this, it is said, and struck Mr..
Grant, and in the difficulty resulting
the negro was killed. In the abseno g
of Coroner Duckworth, who has gone
to Richmond with the veterans, Jus
tice J. I. Hudson held the inquest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
FACE CHARGES OF MURDER
Three Negroes Will Stand Trial in Court Next
Week.
Week.

Arthur Towns, Will Moss and John
Clay will be tried for their lives in su-
perior court next week upon the charge
of murder, each having been indicted
three negroes are in Jail, and it is quite
likely that these cases Will take up the
greater portion of the week. In each
instance the victim was negro, and
one or two of the homicides were said
to be peculiarly atrocious. The civil
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01

business for this week was completed
yesterday morning and Judge Little
john accordingly ordered a recess until
Monday next, when the criminal docket
will be taken up. Criminal business
can easily be finished in a week, and
therefore, the rem aiming week of the
term will be taken up with civil busi-
ness, there being several suits of i'm
pOrtance and magnitude upon the
docket for trial at this term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
is AFTER ALLEGED TRUST
Insurance Bunch May BE InyeSti-
dated.

Athens, May 31.-At the meeting of
the Georgia League of Municipalities
here resolution was adopted for the
of a committee to in
vestigate the South eastern Tariff
Association, and if it is found to be a
trust to confer with the governor and
attorney general RIlooking to prose-
cutions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01

Manager WOOten of the Windsor Has Leased That
Hotel.

Manager Wooten, of the Hotel
Windsor, has effected lease of the AL
len House, taking possession of that
property this morning. The announce
ment yesterday came somewhat in the
nature of surprise, as the public was
not aware that such step was contem-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01

Information reached the city yester-
day morning of tragedy on the Grant
farm, eight miles south of Americus,
and resulting in the killing of negro
tenant on the place. According to the
report reaching here Mr.. Charles A.
Grant was assaulted by the negro in
question who, it was said, became in
censed because Mr.. Grant had repr1-
manded him for not working his cot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
BELL TELEPHONE IS SUCCESSFUL
Company Makes Fine Financial
Showing.

Atlanta, Ca, May 31.-The Southern
Bell Telephone Company, with total
figures of SLIT, 333, of which 1927, ,013
is franchise, has made its tax returns
to the state comptroller. The company
shows net earnings in Georgia of $685.
419 for the last year. The comptroller
says at six per cent this shows value
of $5, 100000. This may be taken to
mean that the returns are not satisfac-
tory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
A DIVORCE CASE AT COLUMBUS.
Likely to Furnish Sensational Fea-
tuTeS.

Columbus, Ca, May 31.-Mrs. Min
superior court petition for divorce
from her husband, Charles F. Shipp,
and some of the allegations are sensa-
tional. She alleges that on one occa-
sion he attacked her with a razor, and
at another time beat her with a pistol.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
PENITENTS ENTER A GUILTY PLEA
His Honor Not Severe Upon Those
Who Fell.

The lineup in police court yesterday
was trihe stronger than ordinarily, as
a score of the charcoal excurslonists of
the day before remained over night as
"guests" of Hotel Bilfeagin, which
wasIfilled to the sky parlor. The lemon
ade brewed here for the tourists was
the cause of their detention, many fall
ing by the wayside where walked the
police. The city's cash dividend from
the Andersonville rally was about sixty
shekels of silver,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01

plated. Miss Joe Mckay, assisted ky
Mr.. Robert Mckay, has conducted the
Allen House for four years and made of
it one of the best and most homelike
hotels in Georgia. Proprietor Woaten
proposes to continue it as boarding
house although it will not cater longer
to transients.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
BARR IS NOW TO TAKE A HAND
In Management of the jamestown
Sh0W.

Norfolk, Va, May 31.-James M.
Barr, former president of the Seabeard
Air Line Railway, has acceded to the
request of the board of governors of
the Jamestown Exposition Co. to lend
his aid in the management of the ex-
position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
WHEN A MAN
COMES TO US

for clothes we expect him to have
confidence in us and i'm our state
ments; and we mean to deserve such
confidence.
There are no facts about the
clothes we sell that you're not well
come to; one nice thing in handling
Hart SChaffner s Mark goods is that
they're clothes we can tell the truth
about.
We want you to realize that We
think our interest i'm selling you
clothes is the same as yours in buy
ing them. We couldn't afford to take
any other position.
In addition to our own assur-
anCe of quality, however, we offer
YOU the Hart SChaffner s Marx
label; it is as strong guarantee Of
good quality in clothes as you will
ever see
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01

- We have the suits now in stock and are selling
a great many of then They acknowledged by
every one who has bought linen clothes in Americus
to be the most superior line in every particular
style fit Tailoring, in fact they the perfection of
the highest class taiIors art and skill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
SERVICES AT CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Fr. SChddeWeII There Sunday and
Monday.

Rev. FIR. Schadewell will conduct
Mass at st. Mary's church Sunday
at 10 o'clock, with night
service at 8 o'clock. Services on
Monday morning at 7:15 as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-01
For Rent.

Nine room house newly renovated
Apply to j. G. Roney. 26 tt.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05

tered. At the head is DR.. Charles
G. Plummer, an honorable, able, up
right, capable gentleman, whose char
acter is without stain. He is pro-
gressive, broad and liberal in his
views, and possessed of great execu-
tive ability
Fred ]. A. Jaques, the nominee for
recorder is man of standing in the
community. By training and expert
encc he is we'll fitted to discharge the
duties of recorder and of his faithful
ness there is no doubt.
John X. Hardy is a frst-class &C
countant and also has good knowl-
edge of the law and is therefore we'll
qualified for city auditor. The office
of auditor is really the most import
ant of any in the city government.
The auditor has the final say in the
payment of all bills against the NUM-
cipality. On him rests the response
bility of passing on their LEGALITY and
correctness. Mr.. Hardy can safely be
trusted.
Josiah Barnett for treasurer. Well
everybody knows Josiah Barnett He
needs no encomiums.
f. o. Leathcrwood, the nominee
for attorney, is lawyer of ability
and integrity. He stands high at the
bar and his personal character is
above reproach.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05

That the republicans if given power
in this city will give progressive
administration there is no doubt. For
over forty years the republican party
is the one that has kept abreast Of the
times. 1t has done things, gone for
ward while the democrats have been
little but break on the car of pro-
gress, and the Americans" have been
nothing and are nothing but Tester
ing sore on the body polite. There
will be no cessation in the advance
ment of this city under republican
rule.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05
T R U T H S .

The strenuous efforts the Tribune
and Telegram made to prevent DR..
Plummcr from accepting the republi-
can mayoralty nomination is ample
proof that they considered him a most
formidable opponent.
The personnel of the nominees OH
the republican ticket precludes even
the Tribune from charging that it is
a Norman aggregation. Of the five
nominees for the general offices, four
are Gentiles, without any Mormon
affiliations whatever, and of the ten
councimanic nominees, five are Cen
tiles and five Mormons.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05

that when it saw that its denials were
futile it said they were only Suckers
from Scotland" and deserved no bet
ter than to be robbed.
1t is no use for it to deny that it
aided and allotted the thieves and
their confederates, the police officers,
in every way it possibly could
1t is no use for it to deny that al
most, if not all, the departments of
the city government are corrupt, that
graft and thevery is their policy, that
great many members of the city
council are boodlers and thieves prey
ing on the public and aiding the Of
ficials in despoling the people. 1t is
no use for the Tribune to deny that
it is getting a share of the plumber,
and that it has robbed the city of
many thousands of dollars since the
American" party has been in power.
1t is no use for it to deny that the
american" administration has stolen
and squandered the public money,
that it has bankrupted the city and
raised the taxes in order to get more
money to steal and squander, and that
if it is continued in power il will
again raise taxes and continue in its
course of robbery and plumber
These facts are so plain and so we'll
established that denial is worse than
useless.
And what else could be expected
from the american" party? The
character of Ex-senator Kearns. the
father and the head and front of the
party, and his co-laborers in the I'M
holy cause, is such that they are a
stencil in the nostrils of all decent
people. A corrupt tree cannot bring
forth good fruit. The fruits of the
American" party are the only kind
that could possibly come from such
stock.
The republican conventions nomi
mated the best ticket that has been
put before the voters of this city for
years. There isn't man on either
the general or counclmanc tickets Of
whom n word of reDrOach can be ut
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05
TRUTH

People say that the rank and tile
of the American" party are honest
in supporting that party, that 1t Is
only leaders that are the scoundrels.
If the rank are honest, their action is
poor testimonial to their intelli-
gence.
George Wilson made bet Of $50
with Frank Matthews that Council
man Holiday would be defeated for
reelection. He ought to be showed
under. He was originally elected as
republican, but turned traitor and
Joined the American" gang. AS
councilman he has been an utter
failure.
For three month the people have
been waiting for the report OF the
special auditors on the city's financial
condition, which has been suppressed
by the american administration be-
cause the showing is so bad for those
in power 1t cost the city SCOOP to
formulate the report. The people
would like to know what the report
shows. Having paid for it they are
entitled to it.
1t is utter nonsense for the demo-
Gratis to think for a moment that their
ticket can be elected There are prac-
tically no Gentiles left in the demo-
cratic party while there are thousands
in the republican party. Defactions
from the republican party for the
purpose of electing Mr.. Morris mayor
of this city would simply drive the
Gentle republicans into the "Ameri-
can" party The idea of beating the
"Americans' with Morris is utter
foolishness. 1t can't be done. The
great thing necessary for the public
good in this election is to defeat the
Americans" and that can only be
done through the republicans. There
is no buncombe or nonsense abort it.
It's so plain a proposition that it Is
difficult to conceive how there can
be two opinions about it.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05
ECZEMA and PILE CURE FREE

Knowing what il is to suffer, will give FREE or
CHARGE, to any afflicted a positive cure foi
Eczema, Salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Piles and skin
Diseases Instant relief. Don't suffer longer
Write F. w. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue
New York Enclose Stamp.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
OBITUARY..
CHARLES M. SKINNER.

Charles Montgomery Skinner, author, playwright
lecturer and one of the best known newspaper men
in Brooklvn where he had been for twenty-five
years an editorial writer on "The Brooklyn Eagle.
died yesterday at his home in Proctorsvle, VI lie
had been i'll for many months. and a year ago ie
tired his country place at ProctorsViie Ior rest
His condition failed 10 improve, and six weeks ago
he was taken Brooklyn, where he underwent an
operation at the Jewish Hospital. He rallied sufi-
cientiy TO be removed 10 his home in Vermont last
Saturday, but his improvement was only tempo
rary.
Mr. Skinner was born at Victor, Ontario County
y. y, on March 10, 1852, the son of Charles Au
gustus and Cornela CBartholomew) Skinner, ana
a descendant OF Thomas Nknner. VINO came "
New England from England in the nidole Oh 'ie
seventeenth century His parents soon went "
Cambridge. Mass. where his brother Gus ohiliie'
the well known actor, was born in 1893; ana me
brotbers. were educated in the schools of that city
and of Hartford. Conn, where the family later
removed.
Twenty-seven years ago Charles, who had mar
ried in 1876 came to Brooklyn TO study medicine
at the Long Island College Hospital. filling al the
same time post the editorial stan OF Inc
Brooklyn Times Newspaper work proving moro
absorbing than his medical studies. he apahooieu
the latter, and in 1855 he accepted an offer from
THE Brooklyn Eagle with the editorial page ol
which journal he continued 10 be associated untl
his death. For a time he also acted as art ana
music critic and he represented The Eagle on
the relief expedition sent TO the Island OF MaI
tiniuue al the time of the eruption of Mont Pelee
in 1902 contributing interesting and Faluapie
series articles that newspaper on the disaster
Always of a studious disposition. he was espe-
cially a student and lover of nature ana OIL
American folklore. and was the author or various
books on those subjects. tie was also the author
of "Villon the Vagabond." and the adapter OF
Richepins lie Chemineau," two dramas which
were played by his brother Otis His other pub
IisIled works are: Myths and Legends of Our
Own Land" Myths and Legends Beyond Our
Borders" Mature in a City Yard" with Feet to
Earth" do Nothing Days" Myths and LEGENDS
of Our New Possessions Flowers of the Pave.
American Myths and Legends and Little Gar
oers."
He was in frequent demand as a lecturer and
had delivered addresses before the Brooklyn in
stitute and the Philharmonic Society.
Mr.. Skinner leaves a wife, son. the Rev Car
ence Skinner, pastor of the Universal1st Church
at Mount Vernon. N y and one daughter
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21

allowance Judge Hough takes a slice of s2l4o.l55
for vacant and unmproved holdings because not
in actual use the manufacture of gas He also
excludes for like reason land under water 'aiueo
by the gas company at $4,000
From the working capital of the corporation,
whose own estimate of s3.6l6,47o os was cut down
only $40 OS by Mr.. Masten. Judge Hough lops on a
clean s2OOOOOo. The figures allowed by Mr. Masten
for plant, MAINS services. meters and mlsceiiane-
Gus property practically the same in all instances
as those made by the gas company Judge Hough
allows to stand. The property of the National Coal
and Coke Company. estimated by the Consolidated
Gas Company at $4,000. and the Astoria plant. val
ued at sl2OOo0OO, both of which amounts were al
lowed by the referee. Judge Hough also eliminates
as not essential in the manufacture of gas at the
time the statutes were passed.
From the gas companys estimate of SIS, ,746 265 for
operating expenses Judge Hough cuts out the item
of $685. 49, met cost of gas purchased from other
companies" and allows only $29.071, instead Of
s94 O53 interest taxes" With allowance of
IL cents a thousand feet for renewals and repairs,
which the court thinks ample, Judge Hough's esti-
mate of the annual cost of operation is $S7s3.14.
Computing the company's tangible assets at $47,-
OO0 OOO Judge Hough reasons that the corporations
net income would not be less than SSO3o.o6o. more
than per cent. But with allowance Of $12, 000,
000 for franchises the assets of the company
brought UP s59. 900, ,000 On this amount 50, ,030-
900 would be considerably less than per cent
return and Judge Hough considered lower
believes the SO-cent rate is confiscatory and
constitutional
AS the decision hinges directly on the recogni-
the possession of the franchises. it is regard
ed of the greatest Importance by the gas company.
While expressing himself as loath to pass upon the
validity of the franchises, question in which
constitutional point is involved Judge Hough finds
that there is no doubt about the gas company's
being in possession of them to the extent of oper
ating gas mains in the streets of New York
The whole business OF the company is dependent
on its right operate and maintain such mains in
the gas business, says the opinion. Judge Hough
holds that the franchise must be regarded prop
erty productive and inherently valuable.
In determining the value of the franchises. Judge
Hough says the best measure the stock issued
a gainst them by the incorporators Although there
is no actual evidence that the value of the n
chises acquired the consolidation of the gas
in 1884 was T,7sl,00o. still the consoIi-
dated company issued stock to that amount and
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
HANSON PREFERS CHARGES.
Patrolman Sitting Down in Night Court and
Answers Back.

Mr. Hanson. Deputy Police Commissioner visited
the night court last night He was not accom-
pe-sfed oy any one and no recognized him. He
showed his badge and walked inside the fncosure.
Magistrate Steinert happened at the time 10 be OF
the bench Mr. Hanson then started to leave As
ne reached the rear of the court room he saw
Patrolman Charles Fischer Of the Mulberry street
station. sitting down. He was talking TO two
women.
what are you sitting down for?" asked ths
Deputy Commissioner.
What's that your business?'' replied Fischer,
not knowing the Deputy Commissioners.
Then followed an argument. and when Lieutenant
Lane appeared the Deputy Commissioner ordered
that charges be preferred against Fischer Lieu
tenant Lane tried to explain that Fischer had noe
been attached to the before and did not kne~
the rules. The Deputy Commissioner, hovs.ef, n-
sisted on preferring the charges
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
OBITUARY NOTES.

JOHN SHAW, member of the silk manufact-
,Iring firm of Ashley & Shaw, at Hackettstown,
y ] whose mills were destroyed by fire few
weeks ago died on Thursday at his home there OF
paralysis He was seventy-ive years old. Mr..
Shaw had lived in Hackettstown for twenty years
and he established the mills He was at the head
Of the mechanical department and designed nearly
all the machinery used there. Mr. Shaw retired
from active work long before his death. He leaves
a wife. two daughters and son.
JOHN HASTINGS JEPHSON, a member OF the
firm of J. NJ. Quimby & Co, carriage manufact-
urers, of Newark. died of pneumonia Thursday
night at his home, No. 142 Prospect street. East
Orange. He was sixty-eight years old and had
been connected with the Qumby concern since he
was sixteen years old. He a member of Ori-
entail Lodge of Free Masons of Newark and also
of the Veterans Masonic Association of Newark
He leaves six children.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
NEW YORK LEH1GH ALUMNI MEETING.
PRESIDENT Drinker Tells of New Dormitory
and of Free Football Game

me New York Lehigh Alumni Association had
ah informal dinner last night at Mouqun's. in Full
~ i street one or the regular monthly gatherings.
IL fenry >. Drinker. president Of the university.
spoke OF the advantages Of the new Carnerie 500.
Wv oormitory' which was opened last September,
ana also told of th football game between Lehigh
ana the carnegie Technical Institute of Pittsburg
oi ihahAssiVins Day. to which admission
charged lie said the expenses were paid by the
sale of programmes
% Z. Reynolds introduced resolution which
was carried, calling for roster of the members
or the New York Lehigh Club giving the businesses
anu aooresses. The chairman the dinner
T. j. Prindle. the secretary and treasurer OF tho
New York association