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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
MISS CINDERELLA I'M AmERlcus
Pretty Spectacle to Be Presented
Here Soon.

An early attraction at the opera
house, one night and matinee only,
will be the musical comedy Cinderella,
which comes at an early date. The
play is a moral and very beautiful one
with its large company, handsome cos
tunes and splendid electrical effects,
and large audience will greet it in
Americus,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
CRITICALLY III WITH PNEUMONIA
MIR. Hays is Very Sick at His Home
Here,

Mr.. g. d. Hays has been very i'll for
a week with pneumonia at his home
here. Yesterday his condition was far
from any evidence of Improvement,
and it is said that grave fears for his re-
covery are now entertained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
1T IS A FACT
That
Thos. L. Bell
the Leading JeNeler

sells more Jewelry, rich Cut Glass
China and Clocks than
any house in South West Georgia.
Moral: Good Goods at Right
Prices, and courteous treatment
to all, has won the patronage of
the people.
THOs, L. BELL.
Leading Jeweler
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
DEFENDS SERVANT GIRLS.
Department of Commerce Expert Urges
 Ten Hour Day For Them.


 Ten Hour Day For Them.
 New York, Dec. 19.--Every night in the week out and ten hour day for women servants were some of the i'm provements suggested by I. M. Rubi- now of the United States department of commerce and labor, who lectured on "The Problem of Domestic Serv- ice" at the Teachers college.
 In a keenly analytical way he show ed that she who would be goddess of the kitchen was not making any unreasonable demands when she in- quired as to the kind of room she was to have, and. although it might be considered impudent for her to ask what she would have to eat, he did not consider it so far amiss, taking into consideration that lodging and food were part of the servants pay. One of the sources of dissatisfaction was that the employer of servant usually insists on regulating her con duct in compliance with her own mor- al code. Mir. Rubinow thought that the servant most needed some time to herself, since her work was such that she had no chance to live in her own way excepting in her leisure hours The servants do not desire sympathy neither do they want a good home They require good wages and some opportunity to live in accordance with their own standaI ds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

Everybody is talking about the Blonde Typewriters at the Jacques this week. Johnny Stanley and the clever chorus of golden haired girls have proved a big winner in Gus Ed wards one act musical comedy call ed "A Picnic for One" The musical features are very pleasing and the list of catchy songs includes See Saw" Does Anybody Want a Blonde?" Bye, Bye, Dear Old Broad way,' and several others. MT Stanley is clever comedian and sings sev- eral catchy songs and gives excellent limitations. The three Waterbury singers Reed, Race and Schick, have a delightful musical offering in of Duty" The scene represents an en- campment. The three soldiers meet at sunset and sing several pleasing songs. One of the best musical acts seen here in long time is the Miles Stavordale Quintet of banjoists. These skilful musicians play their instruments in such a way that the tones closely resemble those of the human voice. The Misses Hanson and Nelson are charming comediennes and make big hit with their songs and dances. Carter, Taylor & Co present "At Camp Rest" and other acts are Mareno, Nevardo and Mar enc and Emerson and Bowen. Sou venir postal cards will be distributed at the matinee Friday. Polls popular prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
COMING EVENTS.

Dec 19-20-Grange hall, Prospect, fair and entertainment given by tle Prospect Cleaners.
 Dec 24-Mr and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy, 43 East Main street, flower dance and reception.
 Dec 26-Leavenworth hall. Sixth annual reception of St Mary's Alumni association.
 Dec 26. - Third Congregational church. Christmas cantata entitled "Koronation of King Kris Kringle."
 Dec 30-New hall, Green street. band concert given by Stokes's s Lithuanian band.
 Dec. 31-Speedwell hall, annual sociable and dance given by Court E. R. Crosby, N. 12O, F. of A.
 Jan. City hall, eight annual concert and prom given by the Good will Social club. Jan 1.-Red Mems hall, Neary build- ing. Naugatuck. Zoo dance and re- ception given by MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes.
 Jan 3-Music hall, Citizens bank building, reception and dance given by the American Mills Go.
 Jan 10-Leavenworth hall. forty first annual dance given by Y. M. c. L. A.
 Jan 1T-Leavenworth hall. Sec end annual social and dance given by the Berma Deltas..
 Jan 24-Leavenworth hall. 1Tth an nual reception and dance given by St Thomas Cadets Athletic association.
 Jan 24-Leavenworth hall. Seven teenth annual reception and dance given by St Thomas Cadets Athletic association.
 Jan 31-Leavenworth hall. First annual dance given by Laurel Social club.
 Feb 2s-New hall, A Green street, grand ball for benefit of Theo. dore Sabaleuckays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
P OLI'S
THE KREUTzER SONATA

It is called a domestic drama and was presented last evening by Blanche Walsh It is not the proper vehicle for Miss Walsh, and does not give her the opportunities to display her dra- matic worth. The play is fearfully coarse in spots and is on the order of the ten, twenty and thirty exhi- bitions in several of the situations. In only one act did it give Miss Walsh a chance to: excel, and that was the last one. But even that was marred by the exhibition of pistol practice, which again gave it the touch of the White Slave" variety of dramas. It was splendid company that was thrown around the star, who tried and did their best to get what was in it out of it. The buffoonery and dis tasteful drinking scenes spoiled what ever good effects that were accom- plished. Miss Walsh should have q cleaner. more wholesome and more dramatic production in which to please her many admirers. who have applauded her on other occasions ill good plays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
Ask Fr..don Fer Russian Leaders.

New York. Dec. 1e.-Robert Erskine Fly. director of the Civic forum. an- nounced that a committee headed by Samuel J. Barruws. representing New York friends of Nicholas Tchaykovsky and Mime. Catherine BreshkOvsky. Rus sian rexOIutionists confined in the fortress of St Peter and St. Paul St
 Petersburg. presented a petition tO Baron Rosen. the Russian ambassador. asking that he use his eood ef6cps in the effort to obfafu freedom for the tvc. Ths movement for their resezse. he said vss spreading to all the big cities and towrs in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
schwab Won't Wed Miss Edwardes.

New York, Dec. 19. - Joseph F.. Schwab, brother of Charles M. Schwab. denied with all the vehemence at his command that there is the slight est foundation for report published yesterday that he and Miss Paula Ed wardes. an actress. are to wed, follow ing his divorce from the girl he mar. ried while he was superintendent of one of the Carnegie mills a dozen years ago. It was also stated that Thomas W. Lawson of Boston was the mysterious packer of Miss Edwardes' production of "The Princess Beggar.' which failed to win success on Broad. way last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
WALKER IS ARRESTED
Fugitive Who Robbed Connecticut Bank Is Caught.
TRIED SUICIDE WHEN TAKEN
Prisoner Admits His Identity and Agrees to Return East Without ln- aterposins Legal objeetions-captur- cd in Mining Camp by Mexieans.

.as- .
 San Diego, Cal, Dec. 19.-William F. Walker, the defaulting treasurer of the New Britain (Conn) Savings bank, was arrested in mining camp called Ba- lare, near Ensenada, Mexico.
 When arrested by Mexican rurales Walker made a desperate effort to drink from a small vial supposed to contain poison, failing in which he fought savagely to prevent capture and was only prevented from using a re- volver on himself after severe strug- gle with the officers.
 Walker subsequently camed down, admitted his identity and agreed to return east without raising legal ob- stacles. Further than this he had lit tie to say. ...- What have to say will say when am back in New Britain.' was his re- ply to inquiries concerning his theft and subsequent flight Walker is in fairly good health and does not appear to have suffered so much from his so- journ in the mountains as might have been expected. Pictures Led to His Arrest.
 The arrest of the former banker was brought about indirectly by informa- | ton furnished the officials of the New Britain Savings bank by the United States consul at Ensenada. The con- sul had seen the pictures of Walker sent broadcast after his disappearance and recognized the fugitive when he appeared some time ago in Ensenada. Before his capture' could be effected Walker apparently suspecting that his 1 identity was known, fled to the noun | tains in the vicinity of Ensenada and after wandering about for some time l found shelter at the mining camp where he was located. Meantime As sistant Superintendent Hoffman of the Los Angeles office of the detective bu' reau had been put on the trail, and i enlisting the aid of several MeXicans | familiar with the region, ran down the i absconder. The fact that the posse | WIS lOi W dihCi bNNoi'N known and led to reports of earlier capture.
 Baptist Funds Taken.
 Walker is siXty-one years old and had long held an enviable position in the business. social and church circles of New Britain. On Feb. 10 he disap peared. and soon afterward it was dis covered that $665,O00 worth of securi ties had been stolen from the bank 1 Walker was also treasurer of the Con l necticut Baptist convention, and aftel his flight it was found that $55,OO0 oi the conventions funds had been stolen
 At meeting of the convention a Putnam on Oct. 13 last it was announc ed that Walkers shortage had beer made up by others. Walker had beer one of the most prominent Baptists ir the state, and at the convention { prayer for his ultimate salvation wa: offered.
 A reward of 5000 had been offered for Walker if taken alive and $1,00( for his dead body if found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
movr,,ir Snow ,o Cool Convention.

Denver. Dec. I9.-TOns Of pure white snow, fresh from the mountains. are to be piled In the Auditorium during the Democratic national convention next July by the MOffat road. so that the delegates will have all the com fort possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
Negro Arrested For Romer Murder.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-George Will. Hams, alias Wilson. a negro. was ar. rested here by central office detectives on suspicion of being the murderer of Frederick R. Romer at Orange. N. J. Jesse Coe, who had been employed at the hotel and who disappeared on the day of the crime. was suspected of the murder. The local authorities say that Williams. or Wilson, and Coe are one and the same man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
Fired Hom. Where Sick Wife Lay.

Bridgeport. Conn. Dec. 19.-His in valid wife lying bedridden, Thomas McCann deliberately set fire to their home at 241 Hallam street. At the risk of her life their daughter rescued her helpless mother McCann was locked up on a charge of arson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
Gus Rin,linu. Circus Man. Dead.

New Orleans. Dec. l9.-Gus Ring ling. head of the circus combination which controls the shows of Ringing Bros. Barnum & Bailey and Fore paugh-SeIls. died here from a compli cation of diseases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
THEATRJCAT, BOOKINGS.

Wednesday, Dec. 25-26-Neil Bur- gess in "The County Fair.'
 Friday, Dec. 27-"The Shadow Be- hind the Throne.
 Saturady, Dec. 2S-"The Burgo- master"
 Monday, Dec. 30-"His Honor, the Mayor
 Wednesday, Jan, 1-'Funabashi' y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
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THREE MAGAZINES FREE.
 The Democrat will furnish up-to- date reading matter with illustra- tions, Spare Moments" Mothers Magazine" and "Dressmaking at Home," to every one who pays their subscription in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-19
w H. Hinrichsen Dead.

Alexandria, H., Dec. 19. Formei Congressman w. H. Hinrichsen, oncd state treasurer of Illinois, died here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

The fact that the Spring term of the Rock
valley School was fast drawing to close gave
Nellie Morton, the pretty teacher, valid excuse
Tor not returning to her home in Napa at the
close OF school on Friday was her usual GUS
TOM She had said to herself so often, in the
past few days, that it absolutely necessary
for her to correct examination papers all day
Saturday., that she herself almost believed it,
when she sent that message to her parents Fri
day evening.
Saturday dawned in all the splendor of Cali
forn1a spring day, and the girl walking
along with bent head and tagging footsteps, was
not wholly insensibe to the charm of so perfect a
day. On either side vast oceans of exquisite pink
and white blossoms extended as far as the eye
could reach, and at last they seemed to melt
away into hazy mist in the far distance, where
to blend it's fair beauty with the rose tints Of
Natures glorious handiwork
But to Nellie, the sky to-day seemed less blue,
and the delicate odor of the wealth of bloom
about her, less sweet than usual, and she vaguely
wondered if it were possible that only few short
days ago. she was the happiest girl in all the
world. She had been anxious to make the school
ticular, and it was largly due to the efforts of
the charming young teacher that everyone pres
ent had spent most delightful day.
Upon being assisted into the buggy at the close
of the picnic Nellie settled back among the
cushions, with little sigh of satisfied content
ment "Well, George, it was a perfect success,
wasn't it?" she asked "Yes suppose so. l no.
tce you enjoyed it, the grumbling response.
"Why, certainly 1 enjoyed it, and 1 thought
piled. George vouchsafed reply and after
moments silence, the girl asked
"What has happened, dear? What has happened
to dispease you?"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

What has happened?' angrily repeated the
young man, IF you think enjoy having Jack
Wallace show you much attention, you're mis-
taken, that's ALL"
"Why, George he didn't show me any particular
attention, but l was pleasant to him purposely.
paper, and they all know that Jack is the reporter
for the Herald, so they will expect some mention.
| asked him to be sure to speak of Squire Blunt
and old Mr. Milton, they school directors, you
know she said laughingly.
Receiving reply, Nellie went on 81 gave
him all the items could think of, there will
be quite little space devoted to Rock Valley next
Thursday"
do you think your going to San Francisco next
week is a Rock Valley item?" he nterrogated
sarcastically. Nellies face crimsoned. why,
George, how foolish you are, of course he won't
mention that in the paper 1 merely mentioned
urday, to do some shopping"
"Yes" interrupted George, "and I heard you
say that you glad you should have such
pleasant company, when he said he was going
too.", -,~.-,-
"Well, what else could say and be agreeable?'
Nellie asked
After short interval the young man blurted
out fiercely, Does he know you engaged to
me?" Nellie smiled
81 really don't know she said. "I have never
told him. Do you make practice of telling every
person to whom you happen to be speaking?
am very proud of the fact" she added in lower
tone "but it did not occur to me to take Mr.. Wal
lace into my confidence"
Then she continued jokingly, eff you think
best I'll have Joe Grimes print nice little plac
ard Che prints just lovely) and hang it around
my neck. That will save me much embarrass-
ment"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

For answer the young man
gave his spirited horse a
sharp cut with the whip,
which sent the animal gal
loping along the road at
furious pace, and it was sew
eral moments before it set
tied again into a trot. Then
Nellie said, "Surely, George,
you are not going to remain
angry. You know I dom care
for anyone but you. How
would you like me to have
placard printed, stating that
we are no longer engaged"
"'That would suit me per-
fectly,'' he exclaimed angrily.
"Why, George" gasped
the astonished girl, 'you
surely don't mean" then
pride came to her aid, and
she, too, relapsed into silence
for the rest of the drive.
Many times had every de-
tail of the eventful drive
been reviewed by the unhappy
girl, and today, as she walked
back to Mr.. North IS ranch,
where she boarded, after fin
ishing her work at the school
house, a feeling of intense
loneliness stole over her. A
sudden thought, that perhaps
George had really meant what
he said brought the tears into
her eyes.
At that moment, a buggy
turned out of Mr.. North IS
avenue and was driven rap
idly toward her. Not caring
to meet anyone when her eyes
were red from weeping, she
turned off the main road, at
the railroad crossing, and hur-
rying down the embankment,
walked along the track, to-
ward a path which led through
the peach orchard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

ance have thronged to these shores and not only improved their own condition, but also added to the wealth and great ness of this country. The immigrant of today is not to be dispised or refused ad- mttance because he Is poor or ignorant, at one time, and that not many centuries ago the only people in this country were immigrants, who came to a new world, where they built for themselves homes in defense of which they afterwards poured out their blood and laid down their lives The immigrant of today Is in no respect different from his prede- cessor so far as his purpose and nten- ton goes, but the attitude of the Amer jeans towards the immigrant has under gone very material change.
 It is to be presumed that every immi- grant who comes to America comes to re- main. If any doubt exists upon that sub Ject he should be questioned and, if hls answers disclose that fact, right then and there he should be received as an Ameri- can citizen and no longer regarded as d foreigner. His reception as citizen does not necessarily imply that he should be given the right to vote or hold office just then, but he should be made to know and feel that he has become a member as it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
THE IDEAL N FICTION

the actual is helpful. To say that a book is true to human life. Is no recom- mendation of 1t. We know too much, both by experience and observation of the weakness of human nature. What we need is a high ideal held up before us showing us what we should be, and what we may become. The ideal is quite dif- ferent from the actual, existing as 1t does only in an idea. Ideals are conceptions embodying our highest ideas of attain able perfection While the ideal has no visible form. 1t has form the soul can grasp, and hand like a bright and beau tiful star in the Armament of the mind Nothing in life would be accomplished without ideals. Every child has its ideals however imperfect they may be. They float through the imagination of the school boy They are in the mind of the student as he burns the midnight oil Artists could never bring the beautiful statuary out of the rough marble without the ideal in his mind.
 We will have our ideals. How they are found I do not know. Whether they are angel whispers or Divine inspirations cannot tell The necessity for these ideals Is in the fact that they are always in ad- vance of our real selves. calling us to higher and nobler endeavor. Every man must lead two lives, the one that he is, and the other that which he knows he ougN to be and expects to attain. Are there works of fiction that present true ideals Yes, as many one ought to read. We cannot afford, for several reasons. to give ourselves up entirely to reading
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

ing tendency of certain races to form communities. especially In large cities, cannot but be regarded as a source of danger International treaties which per init the inhabitants of other countries of a different race to colonize and spread are not conducive to the peace or pros perity of the country In which the inhab- itants of countries whose standards Of morals or living are lower than that of those among whom they settle. Competi- ton is more likely to lower than to raise the standard of living even among people of the same race and character but 1t is certain to lower the standard when an inferior race competes with a higher
 Isolated cases are no criterion on which to form a final judgment although they are often cited to support partisan state ments The true test Is the average and that test has always shown the Cau- eassian superior to any other race of men. The preservation of that superior ity can only be maintained by the purity, of the race which is secured by the sepa- ration of the races both in school and su- cially. When the people of San Francisco objected to the Japanese children attend ing the same school as their own children they were acting not alone strictly within
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

C CIENCE has successfully demon , strated that the sewage of great N> city. which pollutes and poisons the waters of the river into which it flows, in the course of a few miles becomes ob- solutely innocuous and the waters are as pure as when they came out of the spring. It requires no scientific demon- stration to prove that this sewage, if it had been confined or enclosed inside the walls of a reservoir, no matter how large, would have become more poison ous, that foul gases would rise from its surface carrying the germs of disease and death in every direction.
 The stream of immigration annually flowing into this country may, to a large extent, be considered as the overflow of European countries, a stream laden with ignorance, poverty and, perhaps, crime. If that stream is turned into the great and rapidly flowing river of American thought and progress it soon becomes purified and helps to swell the waters in that mighty flood, but If that stream be directed into and confined in reservoirs, instead of becoming purified 1t becomes more foul; under the influences of mild laws vice and crime flourish and reach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
BY MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN,

the most brilliant, attractive and lovable women of their acquaintance and make them their wives. These may have full filled the place of wife and mother of their children admirably; they may have en- tered into all their husbands plans with enthusiasm, and may have contributed largely to their success. For a time tho husband may have been worthy of the devotion of his lovely wife; but step by step his indulgence in vicious habits does fts fatal work and finally the brutality and depravity of his nature get supreme control, and he never stops till he has wrecked his own life and that of his faithful, loving wife-heaping the deepest humiliation upon his children and friends
 In some cases, not satisfied with the anguish he has caused by wilful neglect and perfect abandon in the qualification of his evil appetltes, he throws away ambi- ton and position, squanders his income and seeks the companionship of absolute men and women. and lavishes upon the women of that class his entire substance; ignoring the existence of his legitimate wife, he appears in public showering et- tentions upon his temporary inamorata.
 Do not such cases prove beyond all pos sible contradiction that there is such thing as total depravity in the human species?