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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28
MANY WILL JOIN
THE CHURCHES.
AS Direct Result of the
Tent Meetings.
OTHERS ARE GREATLY BENEFITED
DR.. WdrdldW Points Out the Great
Benefit the Midsummer Meet
inqS Have Been to the City
of AmeTiCuS.
OTHERS ARE GREATLY BENEFITED

The tent meetings which have now
been in progress approaching MONTH
will probably close this week
The meetings have been in every
way a great success" said Rev. J. P.
Wardlaw of the Methodist church, who
has shown much interest in them.
AS a direct result of the meetings
there will be probably ten to twelve
additions to my church. and | have
no doubt a number of additions to the
other churches. These will be direct
results of the meetings, results that
can be easily arrived at, and which
can be traced without doubt to the
preaching we have been having for
the past three weeks.
In addition to those who will unite
with the several churches of the city
| in the next week or two there are a
number who have ben led to give the
matter of religion more consideration
than heretofore A number of these
will become attendants at one of our
places of worship and some of them,
at least, will ultimately unite with one
churches.
1T is never possible to tell exactly
how many con" -rsions ais brought
about through series of meetings
like this. 1t is true that some of those
who profess conversion may later
drop off from the church, but there
are others who take their places in
the church, who trace their conver-
ton directly to the influence of such
meetings. AS a rule | believe there
are more men and women brought to
Christ through such meetings than
we are inclined to think is the case.
But outside of all this" continued
Dr. WardlaW, "A great good is accom-
plished in the healthier tone that is
given to the entire life of the commun-
ity Mems minds are drawn away for
a time from mere money making.
They are led to see that there is
something higher in life than it's
mere business affairs, they are
brought to think over the future life
So it is with women. Their minds are
diverted from domestic cares to spir-
itual things. Hungry souls are fed at
these meetings and strengthened for
the temptations and troubles of daily
life. l am a great believer in them,
and l hope that every summer Amer
icus will arrange for a tent meeting
1t is an attractive medium of worship
for both the professed Christian and
those who are not members of the
church, and both classes alike are
benefited through it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

PORTLAND, Me-, Aug. 27:-The
proceedings of this, the second day
of the American Bar Association con-
Vention, werer confined wholly to the
consideration of the reports of stand
ing committees, including the COM
mittees on patent, trademark and
copyright law, jurisprudence and law
reform, legal education and admis-
sion to the bar, taxation and uniform
state laws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

MUSKEGON, MICH, August 81
Considerable interest is manifested
in the ten-round fight between Mau-
rice Sayers and Billy Rocho, the New
England lightweight. The bout is
scheduled to take place this even
ing in baseball park just outside of
this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

GREENVILLE, TEXAS, August 27.
The fourth annual session of the
North Texas Fair and race meeting
began here today and will last till
the end of this week. Speeches by
Governor Campbell and other men
of prominence are features of the
programme The attendance at the
fair promises to be unusually large
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

MARSHALL, TEXAS, August 27.-
There was good attendance today
at the opening here of the sixth semi
annual meeting of the Texas Fruit
and Truck Growers association. Pa
pers, addresses and discussions on
practical topics will KEEP the associa
ton busy for two days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

BOSTON, MASS, August 81
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden had lun-
cheon at the Somerset Club today and
later attended lawn party at the
home of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
at Nahant. Tonight the Prince leaves
Boston for Oyster Bay to pay his
respects to President Roosevelt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28
STATE AND FOREIGN
NEWS IN BRIEF
flashed From All Sections
of Country
LARGE TERRITORY WELL COVERED
Stories of Progress and Poverty in
Circles High and Low Are Well
Condensed and fold in a
Few Lines.

LONDON, Aug. 27:-Miss Mary
Carter Latrobe, daughter of Mrs. R.
Steuart Latrobe of Baltimore, was
married in London today to Col.
Arthur Harris of the English army
in India.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28
CO
BANK BUILDING
Americus, Ga.
REMOVAL SALE.

We will move to our handsome
new store in the Holiday building
on Lamar street opposite Windsor
Hotel about August 18th. Our buy
ers leave for the eastern market July
3Ist. Just three more weeks to close
out our present stock. Everything
gOes;nOthing reserved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 27:-The
Gulf States Conference of German
Lutheran Churches began it's second
annual meeting in this city today,
Rev. J. F. Reinhardt of Pensacola
presiding. The delegates in atten-
dance represent the denomination
throughout Florida and Alabama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

CHICAGO, August 27.-The Nat
ional grand lodge of the Improved
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
of the World began its eighth annual
meeting in Chicago today. The mem
bership of the order is made up of
negroes. The session of the grand
lodge will continue three days and
are being held in the Pekin Theatre,
the only playhouse in America man
aged and maintained by the colored
race.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

ASBURY PARK, N. j., August 81
The coronation of the carnival Queen
takes place tonight and the summer
colony of Asbury Park and other
resorts are on the tiptoe of expecta-
ton. The coronation is to be held in
ocean front The musical features
will be furnished by a children's
chorus of !, 900 voices and the Ocean
Grove festival orchestra of sixty
pieces
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 27:-The
Minnesota state golf tournament
opened auspiciously today on the new
eighteen-hole course of the Town and
Country Club of this city. Many
prominent players were present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

HARRISBURG, PA, August 27.-
The sixty-first annual meeting of the
National Council of the Order of Uni
ted American Mechanics opened in
this city. The delegates in attendance
represent a large number of States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

WANTED--To know, by the 5000
people who daily cross Lee Street
Bridge, if it is asking too much that
the tiled walks be extended across that
bridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

ROOMS TO LET.-Couple rooms to
let for light house keeping to par
ties without children. Mrs. e. B.
Everett, 200 Lee Street. S2S-1w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

See Bagley's buRg1es before you buy.
Special price to cash customers or will
sell on terms to suit customer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

Wedding invitations and engraved
cards at Bells, the jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28
Cotton Men Seek Relief.

The Times-Recorder suggested yes
terday the organization of the
warehousemen and buyers and the es-
tablishment of an exchange.
A commercial wire, connected with
the New York Exchange and operated
independently, can be had here, and
a meeting of cotton men and other
citizens interested will be held this
morning at c. ]. Whites Office to start
the movement.
The meeting is called for nine
o'clock sharp, and something will be
done thereat to the end of affording
relief and securing the daily market
quotations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28
AMERICUS NOW BARRED OUT.
BOTH TELEGRAPH OFFICES SEALED HfRMETICAlLY
Doors Closed and Keys Custody of OheSMeSe Union Cuts Wires
at JmCtOn-.NO Prospect of Resumption Of Business

ITO He'll with Americus; the pub
lie be id" This seems about the
attitude of the telegraph companies
and the strikers towards this city
which, for nearly three weeks, has
been entirely cut o fffrom all telegraph
communication with the world.
The public may have some rights,
but the companies and the strikers
do not appear to recognize that fact
in the present situation.
And the prospect, locally, grows
darker, rather than brighter.
Both Offices Now Closed.
Yesterday morning the Postal Com
pany followed the lead of the Wes-
tern Union and closed up its office in
Americus, appointing a custodian to
take charge of the property here.
The Western Union shut up shop
last Saturday and turned the office
keys over to the chief of police, who
is now in charge. The Postal took
the cue from this, and yesterday its
doors here were shut tight and the
keys handed to o. T. Johnson.
This might have been done two
weeks ago for that matter, as neither
office has been able to handle any busi-
ness within that time.
Wires Cut at Junction.
Yesterday morning the Western I'm
ion wires leading to the uptown Of
fee were cut at the Central Railway
junction, it is said, by order of the
company, and the Americus Office is no
longer connected with the outer world
by Western Union lines.
The town is as completely isolated
as any village in the jungles of Africa,
except for the long distance telephone
lines.
The dispatches daily tell of the 're-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

Get Monogram Comb from Bells,
the leading jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28

sumption of business" and "the situa-
ton well in hand" from the standpoint
of the companies The situation here
bellies the statement
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-28
Business is Badly Cramped.

OF the companies. Inc SITUATION mere
bellies the statement.
Business is Badly Cramped.
In business circles in Americus pro-
tests and indignation is heard upon
all sides regarding the situation. In
cotton and commercial circles gener-
ally great loss has been sustained by
the shut up shop" situation, with no
sign of relief
Albany, a city much smaller than
Americus, has had its telegraph COM
munication resumed. Having a cot
ton exchange, it was never shut out
completely.
But aside from the exchange wire
service, both the Postal and the Wes-
tern Union have put new operators in
charge of their offices in Albany, and
general business has been resumed.
But nothing of this kind is done for
Americus.
1t may be weeks-months, ere the
offices here are re-opened.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR LIFE AND LIBERTY
mistaken Confidence and Trust
in Each Other.

Fol life, for liberty of action and
freedom of conscience, for countless
blessings always manifesting them
selves and continually being showered
upon us. we hould always be devOut-
ly thankful to Him from whom all
blessings flow. In the world of bust
ness. | feel it is worthy of note and
a cause for sincere thank fulneSS that
there exists among our people al I'M
shaken confidence and trust in eac
other. When the money center of
this nation declined a few weeks go
to part with one that belonged to
our State institutions, thereby Great
ing, for a time, a corner" on the
currency of the country, distrust and
lack of confidence would have com
pletely paraIyzed trade and would
have brought ruin and disaster to
many of our sound and safe enter
priSeS anG Institutions There was
danger. and stout hearts became ap-
p~rehenSive. The question of the mo-
ment was. how will our people face
the danger? It has been answered.
They have looked danger in the face
courageeously and with reliance one
conditions are assuming the normal
of confidence of the people in the
character and integrity of those Who
control and direct our business insti-
tutions. To this confidence let all
give consideration: for his conf
dence let us all be thank full. In a
day of peril, it has served the State
well.
n. j. ROUSE, Mayor,
KinstCn, \ c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26

silver as a part Of the metallic basis
Of the country. he vas the stauncn
and friend of Mr. Cleveland
When President Cleveland did me
the honor TO nominate me for the
Office Of solicitor general Of the Init~H
States. / met with decided opposition
on the part OF the Republican ma
torlty in the senate. They preferred
no change on CcoUn II my personal
character or fitness for the office. bui
based their opposition entirely upon
party grounds General Aanone. al
that time a United States senator from
Virginia. for personal reasons was
very much opposed 70 my connrma-
ton and succeeded in array1ng = small
majority in the senate against ne
All the Democrat voted for ms con
.firrnation. and all the Republicans VINO
voted at all were opposed TO 1t /
can never forget the shown
by Sir Vest during the time referred
TO. He was not only my nrm ana
~steadfast friend. but gave me the
strongest assurance Of his heartfelt
during the controversy
During the latter years of his life, Mr.
Vest was very much eTnaciated n
found il necessary to occupy his seat
whenever he addressed the senate, but
his mind remained clear 10 the last,
and he was always listened To with
gone from among US, however. n
the places that knew him once VIII
know him no more forever.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
Symposium on Thanks.
giving.
Continued From Page One,)

goods. Not chief among the countless
DEMENT'S received do we class the ply
steal property of a people. Not as our
highest opportunity do we regard the
opportunity to gain earthly treasure.
These means will, we believe, be a
blessing or an injury to US and to the
world OF men according to our attitude
toward God, the faithfulness of our
stewardship.
The true fulfllment of the ministry
OF individuals, of institutions, of
states, of nations lies in service to God
and humanity.
In evidences that men and women,
boys and girls in our beloved State
and elsewhere are entering into and
extending the Kingdom Of God we find
our chief cause for thanksgiving. Our
hearts are lifted in highest praise for
all indications that individuals. insti-
tutionS, governments are fulfilling
their ministry of service, tina they are
agents or agencies employed in the in
ferest of the great and eternal King
dom of our God.
w. j. HICKS
Supt. Oxford Orphan Asylum.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR PUBLIC
The Continued Growth of This Spirit
VIII Make Us Strong and Militant
for All Good Works.

Without adverting to the concrete
forms which our efforts have taken
during the past year, there is to my
mind one manifestation on the part
of our PEOPLE for which one should
De profoundly grateful. There has
been a marked growth in the DISPOSE
ton and Willingness to unite and CO.
operate enc with another for the pro-
motion OF movements intended to ben
eflt the public and uplift humanity.
More men n women in the several
communities are willing to give Of
their money. their time n their abil-
1ty Tor public education, for better
roads, tor superior mail service, for
better and progressive and cleaner
local and municipal governments apd
Tor every cause which makes for civic
righteousness and moral integrity.
The continued growth of this spirit
Will mako US strong and militant for
all good works.
JNO. H. SMALL.
Congressman from the First Con-
greSsional District.
Washington, n c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR OUR O~RPHANAGES.
The God Who Cares For The Lilies
Will Not Leave His Children
Unprovided FOr.

A mother and a widow and an oper-
ative in a cotton factory. dying, re-
quested that her child might be sent
to the Methodist Orphanage. That
child is now in our institution. /
nave been thinking of what a COM
fort it was to this mother in her last
hour to know that her child would
not be left helpless and defenseIess in
the great world, but that she would
nave a home. and protection, and
training for life's duties. am thank
full that there are such institutions in
North Carolina-institutions that COM
fort a dying mothers heart and that
minister to the motherless child.
JOHN n. COLE,
Supt. Methodist Orphanuge.
Raleigh. Y. c..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR THE NORTH STATE
And Citizenship Within Her Peaceful
Borders.

I am devoutly thankful, that /
love all North Carolina. and that |
enjoy the respect and love of all
North Carolina. With such a gOOd!y
heritage. / am supremacy happy and
content. / am devOutly
that l was born and reared in good
old North Carolina, and that I am
content to live within her peaceful
borders. AS Mrs. Martin so beauti-
fully expressed it:
Here's to the land of the long leaf
pine.
The Summer land where the sun
doth shine,
Where the weak grow strong and the
strong grow great,
Here's to Down Home the old
North State"
JULIAN S. CARR,
Major General Commander, North
Carolina Division United Confederate
Veterans.
Durham, N. C.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR WISDOM FOR DAILY LIVING
Most Men Are Blessed With the Right
eOuS Desire to Do Good and Deal
Fairly.

Let us be thankful that however
difficult and full of temptations life
may be, we are given wisdom that
suffices for daily living. No part of
mans nature is SO strengthened by
right choice as the conscience. It is
the still small voice that we must lis
ten for, and the oftener we hear it and
obey, the clearer and fuller is it's tone.
1t is the delicate intuition that is dull
ed and finally destroyed by the doing
Of evil. Let us be thankful tina most
men are blessed with the righteous de-
sire to do good and deal fairly by their
neighbors.
e D. II .PETREE,
Pastor Christian Church
La Grange, N. C.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD.
For the Blessing of Health and
Strength of Body and Mind.

As a life insurance our
minds, of course, tend to our special
element; however, we SHOULD first be
thankful for the blessings of health
and strength of body and mind. Next
the public snoul be thankful that at
this special time when there is doubt
in their minds as to Investments. that
the South. which we all love so we'll.
has the opportunity for safe invest
for the protection of their loved
ones in strong financial institutions.
and especially should the people Of
Raleigh be thankful that the Capital
City is the home of the strongest in
of its kind in the South.
JEFFERSON STANARD LIFE IN
SURANCE CO.
Raleigh. \. C.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY
There is Still d Large Proportion of the
People Who would Preserve II
States Traditional Spirit.

The chief cause for which North
Carolina should De thankful, in my
opinion, is:
l. That her people are prosperous
and living in peace.
;. That there is still a large proper
ton of them who would preserya her
traditional spirit OF conservatism.
honesty and common sense. and that
this proportion will be increased With
her educational advancement.
Mayor of Wilmington.
ALFRED MOORE WADDELL,
Wilmington, y. G.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
He Fought at Gettysburg.

David Parker, of Fayette, y. Z,
who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes:
Electric Bitters have done me more
good than any medicine / ever took.
For several years / had m
trouble. and paid out much money for
medicine to little purpose until | be-
gan taking Electric Bitters. I would
not TAX $500 for what they have done
for me- Grand tonic for the aged
and for female weaknesses. Greet
alternative and body builder: sure
cure for lame back and weak kidneys.
Guaranteed by all druggists. Soc.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
The revolutions in The Towns Will
Contribute Largely to Progress
Along Every Other Line.

Among the many things for which
We should feel profoundly grateful TO-
day is the increasing temperance SEN
timent in the State. The revolutions
along this line that have been taking
place recently in many of our largest
towns and cities will contribute largely
to u progres along every other line
industrially. educationally, politicauv
and religiously.
Z. l.. MOBILITY.
President Elo College.
Elon College, \. c..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR TEMPERANCE
And tho Progress and Strength of the
Prohibition Sentiment.

On our national Thanksgiving day
l believe that the people of North
Carolina should be thankful for the
progress and present strength of the
prohibition sentiment in our State,
more than for anything else.
Very sincerely.
j.. ]. HARPER,
President Atlantic Christian College,
Wilson, \. {.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
Advice to Holders Of COttufA

To the Editor From what
Of the conditions Of the cyun'-
the amount Of spot cotton lH
gether with the curtallmeHi "f ...
put Of tn mills. I would advice
rs and holders % cotton -
they can get 10 or 20 l-E .'.
their cotton. NJ reason te th.
you take into consideration '
three crops, not including tus H.
ana We have over 100000" ..
cotton more than 70 other
years, that We have I'd t#i...
With a prospect Of "a crop
II. 900, 900 this year. aua H'.
conditions above Wcutipts".
see how anyone can advise '#
hold their cotton Every h..
ton carried into ueIt year or
sens the prospect Of a good
much.
with & favorable season most
and the amount Of cotton
looks like VIII be carried "..
greatly reduce the price ~ o..
material The expOrts for
three months viii ~ 500"
less thar last seasc and ff.
and New England mills ~
reach the same proportion. .
readily see that there s#'
bales more left than Np4.4 al.
If the exports. mills taking I
been the same as last
prospect Of this reduction ..
for the next nine mnEfE
another feature that h"lI
the prospects Of any hEE.
prices that II the reduction w..
per cent on cotton goods
prices Of cotton goods were
the basis Of 13 Il and It
ton last summer. while e#-
grower VAS rejoicing ~
prices. The decline in r"fL..
has not reached the retail "
yet, because they laid lH m.
when II looked 10 every H#.
South that the cotton creep
almost Q total failure j
conditions viii not b. ~
now, as regards the mills t
the export trade. With f#.
over Of n and Il half ts 5
bales would mean a gr@
in acreage for another
much lower 1ricee.
Yours r..
CHt-
Swan Quarter, y. e
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR A GOOD COMMONWEALTH
With Educational and Moral Progress
and Upright Officials.

For the prosperity of our schools,
public and private, and for the growth
of the temperance cause in the favor
of our PEOPLE, for able and upright
civil and judicial officers, and for the
blessings of God richly bestowed on
us as a people and a State, we all
ought to be profoundly thankful.
JOHN c.. SCARBOROUGH.
President ChoWan Female Institute.
MurfceeSbOrO n c
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-11-26
FOR PROGRESS
ne Hav.. Experienced a CONSCIOUSNESS
Of Our Ability to Do Thing.

In general with the country at
large, we have to be thankful for
physical. intellectual and moral condl-
tons, the equal if not superior 70
hose of any other country on the
globe. In particular. the state and
the South have enjoyed exceptional
progress in educational and material
development. We have experienced
a consciousness of our own ability to
do things that will make Is more
rosperous and more independent in
the future.
HAS. J. PARKER,