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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07
SLOT MACHINES NOT NEW.
Automatic Devices Which Were Used
Twenty-one Centuries Ago.

That there IS nothing new under the sun has
become trite saying, but few would question that
the penny-in-the-slot machine was distinctly a
product Of the present day Yet this IS very far
from being the case, work by Hero. Of Alex
andria, who fourished about 100 b. c.. conciusivey
proves careful perusal OF the Alexandrian'S
writings viii show that many modern devices
BY no means in principle. Here for instance.
a machine IS described and illustrated which Is
provided with a SLOT and the dropping OF a small
coin into this viii cause a measured quantity Of
liquid to flow
In this book may elso be found the prototype OF
the steam turbine, the new form OF engine which,
after being applied to the service OF several steam
ers in the English Channel. Is now being used for
propelling the great Cunarders across the broad
Atlantic Ocean. The design is undoubtedly the
same though there Is nothing to show that its
practical application possible at that time.
But IL should be borne in mind that Hero's work
IS bona hde production Of the period to which it
IS assigned. and that the designs by which II is
illustrated the sketches Of contemporaneous
craftsmen. And the penny n-the-slot machine
shows how closely, in the small in the greater
affairs OF lfe the men OF the ancient world re-
sembed those OF te-0ay.-Philadelphia Record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07

The successful fancier breeds for beauty and
utility combined. If he desires TO create a new
strain he must be an imaginative soul. He must
erect in his minds eye an ideal fowl and then
persevere in his endeavor 10 produce one like it..
lie jots down description OF his visionary bird
from beak 10 toenail. II he prefers TO go BY
the standard he wiz find that very eXacting.
Every detail is looked 10 scrupulously--ength
and color OF comb, arch Of neck, length and
breadth Of back. design and color OF plumage,
etc Having decided upon an ideal, he mates his
birds and starts his strain. picking from each
brood the most perfect specimens and gradually
working toward this ideal through generation
after generation.
II requires much time and patience 70 breed
q line up TO anything approaching perfection,
but once attained the reward is well worthy OF
the effort Single birds have sold IN this coun-
Try for as much as 1000. while ia England still
higher prices have been paid for individual
Specimens. The breeder does net depend alto
gether upon fancy prices for individual birds,
however for his returnc., He profits by the In
creased prOductiyeness Of his docks. For in
stance IN the matter Of egg laying II may be
cited that the average American hen lays about
one hundred eggs a year. The practical poul-
fTyman goes IN for better results and gets them.
Numerous instances show whole nOcks with an
average Of TWO hundred 70 the hen a year, an
increase OF 100 per cent. II this increase In
prOductVeness could he taken advantage OF all
along the line by persons raising chickens, the
sum realized annually would add millions OF dol
lars 10 the national wealth. Furthermore, the
benefit derived would not cease with the add
tional cash in hand. Natures two natural foods
are milk ana eggs. Egg is everything that goes
into flesh and bone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07
ASK AID FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS.

Al a recent meeting Of the committee on tho
prevention Of tuberculosis OF the brooklyn bureau
- ,,t.-it5es attention was called TO certain i'm
mediate needs in the field of the committees work
I'm Brooklyn. which required the raising Of special
funds. "
Tho first need Is for fund Of about 1900 which
will enable the committee 10 PROVIDE ior one year
a s-oci,l 5tet e,f milk and eggs for about fifteen
PATIENTS living at home, whose condition is ais
iinetiv hopeful The diet rs only given in incipent
instructions regarding the care Of the patient are
The second need Is for a special fund OF $40 n
order 10 nav the rent for sig months OF house in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07

The thirteenth week Of tetharmoillc nus a. -.
,n,1t rrou broadway and 39th street. Is APP
preached h- the management without any fears
as 10 the had luck usually associated with inc
number .l3" The concerts given afternoon ana
evening are about century ahead Oh INC mus
~ Sg,O Is becoming the talk OF broadway; Atilotg
the visitors who expressed sI-sten,
are 'f.smnanini Caruso. Emma Eanes tiadski. an
Roov and others OF the grand opera celeDi''Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07
CONCERTS AT TELHARMoNIc HALL.

Mr.. IIaskin's article tomorrow VIII Describe III
development Of the incubator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07

the Williamsburg district IN which can be placed
a tuberculosis clinic. Tho equipment medicine
nurses and doctors for the dispensary viii be fur
nished by the Health Department. but II cannot
provide for the rent. The committee appeals for
contributions, which may be forwarded to +. II.
BROOKLYN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07

-he New York Poultry Association was In
.iiental in the importation OF the first Asiatic
.p.is seen here According 70 all accounts. the
- angular Shanghais when first brought over
we sight 70 behold. They were tail enough
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-07


The three most prominent members Of the
large poultry family IN this country are the
Leghorns. the Wyandottes and the Plymouth
Rocks. The Leghorns are the egg type. They
are long in body, light IN weight and very
active. Their average frequently runs as high
as two hundred eggs a year TO the hen. The
Nyandottes are strictly American produc-
zion. They short in body, plump, round and
heavier than the LeghOrns. They have full
breast development, have yellow legs and skin,
and consequently show up well when dressed.
Their meat Is tender, has fine grain and good
havor. ana they are the ideal table fowl, either
as broilers weighing from half pound TO a
pound and a half, or as roasters, weighing from
three 70 five pounds. The Plymouth Rocks are
similar 10 the Wyandottes. except their bodies
are longer, and they viii weigh a pound more
Al maturity. The Barred Plymouth Rock is the
great American all purpose bird. the kind the
.sfmer, the fancier and all swear by The
,"yanootte is a later breed and is fast growing
~ popularity, especially with breeders, but the
Sio slandbys. the Barred Plymouth Rocks VIII
doubtless hold their supremacy for many years.
when poultry shows were first held few
years ago they were small affairs, usually TAX
- place IN some empty storerOOm or other
.S,--iliilg mat could be hired cheaply. Five or
* exhibitors would enter from 30 TO 200 fowls,
Sna then make good the shortage ina expenses
Steow II is different. The poultry show is an
Important affair. in New York the annual show
= ned in the great Madison Square Garden. in
- sllOslon IN Mechanics Hall. and IN Chicago in
NJ ~ IN Regiment ArmOry. The railroads give
se.SueeG raEes. The Associated Press renders de-
e1led reports and thousands OF persons turn
- 20 see the feathered beauties. At these big
ssuoNs the number Of fowls on exhibition average
S y.h 4'VJO 20 GOO. some OF them worth few
NS1tlefs and others worth a few hundred dollars
A. We mink We have the fever pretty bad nova
Sess when we plank down several hundred dol
49, go Tor a few pounds Of chicken flesh proper
olso 10 suit our fancy and feathered 10 suit
80 taste, but history relates that our fore
-.ileis We're not 50 slow IN getting enthusiastic
Sr .sr tiie same subject. While the Hollanders
- going daft over tulips and paying $1,000
A.. single bulb, pOultrymen IN this country
ss sIe giving from s25 10 $50 an egg for sittings
ii,,l. promised 10 be the right sort and thinking
me New York Poultry Association was In
-llhental in the importation OF the first Asiatic
y.is Seen here. According 10 all accounts, the
- angular Shanghais when first brought over
sHs sight TO behold. They were tan enough
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Running Well Ahead of
Last Year.

The Americas plant Of the Allan
tic Compress Co, is having a prosper
GUS season, as evidenced by the in
creased receipts over last year, and
shipments will yet continue for
several months. Up to this Gate the
Americas press has handled $4,000
bales of cotton, against about $4,000
at this date last season, or an in
crease of probably 5000 bales. Supt.
Tobin has kept pace with the heavy
receipts and at no time this season
has the press been jammed' though
at times the yard was full of bales to
the overflow point. Labor has been
scarce at times, as was the case with
all industrial plants here, but ship
ments were little delayed thereby.
At this date the press is well up with
receipts and is ready and waiting for
the cotton held in warehouses and
which advancing prices will bring to
an early sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
THE CITIZENS TICKET

Three candidates for the city coun-
ell were named Wednesday night at a
largely attended mass meeting Of
citizens held at the city hall The
gentlemen selected are among the
most representative business men of
the city, and if chosen will no doubt
do their part in giving the city bus
mess administration. This is not
saying that other men might not sue
cessfully conduct the city's affairs,
but is merely the expression of con-
yiction regarding the three candi-
dates named.
For the coming year momentous
questions are before the taxpayers of
4 Americas. There is to be a decrease
in revenue with the closing of the
/ saloons on Jan. l and there is the
! balance on the subscription to the
4 Agricultural College to be cared for.
/ 1t is a most critical year for the tax
/ payers and demands on the part of
the city council the most able man
agement Whether or not they be-
lieve that the Citizens Ticket" as
the one named Wednesday night is
called, is best suited for the task, is
for the voters TO decide. By all means
the most suitable men should be
chosen among the candidates offer
ing.
There were a number of gratifying
incidents connected with the meeting
Though the night was one of the
most unfayorable of the season, the
crowd was large and the enthusiasm
was undampened. 1t was a meeting
of citizens who do not ordinarily go in
for politics 1t is an omen of a civic
awakening which cannot fail to pro-
duce lasting results.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
PASSION PLAY" FOR
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Given for Benefit Americas
Light Infantry.

The famous Passion Play" will be
given in moving pictures this after
noon, tonight and twice tomorrow at
the Armory for the benefit of Co. L.
w, w, Kane is manager of the show,
which has been exhibiting this week
at Albany. With the addition of il
Illustrated songs, the show lasts for
nearly an hour and a half AS it is
for the benfit of the Americas Light
Infantry, it is expected that the
friends of the boys will turn out in
force. Manager Kane has announced
that any one who is not satisfied can
get his or her money back. He is so
sure of pleasing that he does not
feel that he takes any risk in the Of
fer, but anyhow he stands ready to
make good at any time.
The pictures represent the sacred
drama which is given every ten years
at Ober-Ammergau, and is reproduce
ed from the original. 1t gives in pic
ture the leading events in the life
of Christ, including the annunciation
raising of Lazarus, Christ healing the
sick, the Last Supper, the Betrayal,
Christ before the High Priest, and
before PLATE and Herod, the Cruel
fiXion, and numerous others. THE
Holy City" Rock of Ages" and
Lead Kindly Light" are included in
the list of songs.
Tickets are on sale by any member
of Co. L., or may be obtained at the
door,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
MERCHANTS ARE GLAD
AT THE ADVANCE
Americas is Assured Fine
Trade.

In business circles in Americas
yesterday the rapid strides made in
cotton values, following the publica-
ton of the Ginners' Report, was
quickly felt and as quickly reflected
in the pleased countenances of scores
of merchants who for two weeks have
felt the effect of the recent sharp de-
cline Farmers, too, were happy on
the way, as the advance means nearly
S. per bale more to them. Good cot
ton will probably bring 10 ga cents
or maybe II cents, here today, and as
several thousand bales are yet to be
sold here the gain made in prices yes
terday is to be appreciated. If the
market will only hold up, as now
seems probable, it means an excellent
holiday trade for Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

The Georgia Railroad has thrown
down the gauntlet to the Railroad
Commission, declining to obey an ord
err issued on an anonymous investiga-
tion and directing extraordinary haste
in repair work. The company de-
clares that 1T is a thing unprecedent-
ed in a country where despotic pro-
cedures and methods are abhorred
that a person accused should not be
confronted with his accuser or should
be called on to answer to an anony-
nous publication"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

To ascertain from the sealed pa
pers Of Jefferson Davis if General
Grant or General Thomas ever APP
piled for commissions under the Con-
federate States, a daughter of Davis
is said to be going to New Orleans
20 open the packets. The charge was
made in the Confederate Veteran that
these Union Generals applied for
commissions with the Confederacy
but that paper retracted the state
ment, which had been made by a con-
tributor. 1t is unlikely that such
requests were ever made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

President Roosevelt has ordered all
of his appointees back to their posts
when it comes to boosting him for a
third term by going as instructed del
egates to the Republican. convention.
1t certainly would be in better taste
to have the country rise as one man
with the Office holders we'll in the
rear 1t would not be surprising to
find Office holders supporting the
hand that rocks the cradle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Cuba is suffering from . bad case
of politics and the little island is
again in a hubbub. Four parties are
clamoring for power. An early cleo
ton is sought by the Gomez party,
which hopes to get rid of American
Intervention and run things to suit
themselves. The United States has a
troublesome charge on its hands
until the Cubans generally, get edu-
Gated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of alderman of Ameri-
Gus, subject to the democratic prim-
airy on December 4th. If thus honor
ed, pledge my best efforts in promot-
ing the interests of the city and citi-
zens, and ask the support of my
friends and the voters generally.
T. L. CRANBERRY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
FERRY LINE AT DEPOT
KNOCKED OUT BY WALK
People Reach the Station
in Safety.

Americas mud plungers who have
business at the Central passenger
depot were delighted yesterday to
learn that they could now reach the
station through the sea of liquid mud
that for days has proved a menace.
Yesterday Supt. Smith of the street
force had several wagon loads of
cinders and clinkers piled upon the
muddy area, thus permitting passen-
gers to reach the station dry shod.
The quagmire was an awful one and
should have been filled in long ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

mud and the Barlow boys will blow
! bugle blasts as usual in the big street
| parade today.
The Joiner bond was not entirely
arranged yesterday, but it is quite
! probable that he will be admitted to
bail this morning.
Cheaper and better gas, cheaper and
| better electric lights, electric cars
| all this and more is promised. Now
let us unite in praise
The next official report respecting
the city's finances will be awaited
with interest, in view of decreased
revenues another year.
People who splashed through red
mud, ankle deep, yesterday, probably
wondered what had become of Am
CIRCUS paved streets.
Santa Claus is glad of the advance in
the cotton market yesterday. Five
dollars added to every bale means
business for Santa.
For the next ten days Americas will
talk city politics And the voters,
who are in earnest this time, are all
talking one way.
Americus will ride in trolley cars
to the first May picnic. If any man
offers to bet that we do not, take his
money from him.
Several local plungers made good
on the advance in cotton yesterday.
AS a rule the boys" have done very
well this season.
Surely the bazaar will open under
brighter skies than those now over
hanging. This brand of fierce wea-
Their cannot last always.
The MINISTRIES matinee this after
noon will delight the ladies, and if
the weather is fine hundreds of the
fair sex will see the show.
Merchants watch the cotton market
in value this week will wear away the
wrinkles from many faces.
VIII cordial and solid support be
given the citizens ticket at the prim-
airy? Ask those whom you meet to-
day. They will tell you.
Have you registered for the prim-
airy? Better go to the city clerks
office and see to it that your name
is written with the righteous
Z Eleven cents for cotton may be the
glad story told in Americas this morn
ing. This is jump of one cent a
pound or S. per bale this week.
The dedication of the Methodist
church next Sunday by Bishop At
kins of Tennessee will be made a
memorable event in Americas.
Another allopathic dose of vile
weather was ladled out to Americas
yesterday. Rain, slush and mud
made the day one of the worst, ever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

An important omission in the Ding
ley tariff bill has just been found in
the fact that pate de foie gras was
not included in the list of dutiable
goods. 1t will be great relief to
the common people that way has
been found out of the dilemma and
that users of pate de foie gras! will
have to pay a tax. 1t comes high,
but we must have it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
Mr.. WILLETT HAS SLIGHT
STROKE OF PARALYSIS
Arm Affected By Severe
Stroke.

Mr.. A. A. Willett is i'll at his home
here as the result of a slight stroke
of paralysis received a day or two
since. His right arm is rendered use
less for the time, while his right
limb is likewise affected. Mr.. Willett
is one of Sumters oldest citizens, and
among the most esteemed as well, and
despite his ninety or more years
friends hope for his rapid recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Sixty days in jail was the penalty
incurred by a rash young man who
sent a dynamite bomb to the Cover
nor of Colorado. 1t would be interest
ing to know what the courts out
there regard as serious crime
Philadelphia Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

in anticipation of the coming of
travel via the air route, an Ohio
company has been formed to build air
ships and carry passengers. Nothing
like getting in on the ground floor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Statesboro is all agog over the
expulsion of public school pupils for
attending an entertainment during the
week, same being against the rules
Absorbing-if not entertaining times
are ahead for the teachers, as irate
parents are on the warpath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

I announce herewith my candidacy
for reelection as alderman at the
forthcoming democratic primary on
December 4th, and ask the support of
my friends and the voters generally
Respectfully,
J. S. BOLTON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

SPANS Chamber of Deputies has
declined on account of hard time, to
increase the pay of resident priests,
who get at present II cents a day.
In the meantime the priests will
just have to live within their in
come.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Help the military company by at
tending the moving picture show at
the Armory. The Passion Play,
with illustrated songs. An hour and a
half of entertainment. % cents for
adults, Is cents for children. 2t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fer Alderman

I announce myself a candidate for
alderman, subject to the action of the
democratic primary. If elected
promise faithfully and consistently to
represent the interests of the city and
it's citizens, to the best of my ability
Respectfully,
PETER F. BAHNSEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
Americas Ca, Nov. D, 1907.

Prayer has been offered by an In
diana tballteamfor their success on
the gridiron. Mars was probably the
deity invoked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Gaddie-You don't seem to consi-
der my opinions very valuable.
Krotchett-Well, you don't seem to
think so, either.
Gaddie-Why?
Krotchett- Because if you did you
wouldn't give them so freely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Neither being able to speak the
others language, an Italian and an
American married in New York the
other day. Quarrels will have to be
carried on through an interpreter,
which of course, will be very awk-
ward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

/ announce my candidacy for re-
election to the Office of alderman, sub
ject to the action of the democratic
primary, December 4th and will great
ly appreciate the support of my
friends and of the voters generally
in said primary. Respectfully,
d. M. BORUM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22

Guatemala is another country
to bar out Chinese, even prohibiting
the return of those who once leave
that country 1t must be dreadful
to be so unpopular.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-22
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