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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
SUPREME COURT VS.. UNIONISTs

The Supreme Court of the United
States has dealt union labor three
severe blows during the past thirty
days The last one was on Monday,
when it was held that boycott of
goods by unions in different states is
a conspiracy in restrain of trade.
The first of the adverse decisions
was handed down on Jan. 6 when the
employers liability law was declared
unconstitutional, the law having held
railroads responsible for injuries in
flicted by reason of the negligence of
fellow servants. On Jan. % the court
declared unconstitutional the law for
bidding the discharge of employees be-
cause they are members of labor I'M
ions.
Stripped of the boycott weapon, and
with the union members liable to be
discharged for belonging to the union,
organized labor will have to adjust
itself to changed conditions, or secure
the passage of laws against which the
| constitutional objection cannot be
raised President Roosevelt is urg-
ing Congress to pass another employ
ers' liability law, avoiding the de-
fects pointed out by the court
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
HIS COUNTRY's CALL

Congressman Edwards, of the First
district, is great humorist, though
he may not think So When nominated
to fill the unexpired term of Col.
Lester, it was not thought by the gem
eral public in his district that he was
to apply again. But like the tiger
which has once tasted blood, he has
allowed the fumes of Washington,
and of Congress to get into his think
factory.
And so the papers in his district
broke the news gently to Edwards
constituents on Monday that he was
to run again. The old gag" of pres
sure brought to bear so strong that
he could not deny his friends" was
worked as an introduction, then he
turned the loud pedal on by declaring
that the white voters in his district
have been SO we'll pleased with the
activity of the defendant in their
behalf during the few short (oh, so
short to Edwards,) weeks that he has
been in congress, that Il have no
right to deny their request; in fact
it would be unpatriotic.'
Go to, young man, and get that bee
out of your bonnet The voters of
the First district will hardly need a
riot call to preserve order if you
disappoint them in this matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
TREASURER PARKS DEFENSE

State Treasurer Park has issued a
reply to an editorial in a recent issue
of the Atlanta Georgian, in which his
office was severely criticised in con-
nection with the alleged neglect in
properly examining the condition OF
the Neal bank He points out that
the pay of additional assistants must
be met from examination fees paid by
the banks, and says in regard to the
proposition that the services of COM
petent examiners cannot be obtained
at the salaries fixed and the manner
of their collections: Especially is
this true when payments of said sal
aries is made contingent on assess
ments, which experience shows can
not be earned by the examiners, how
ever diligent they may be in their
work"
The specific charge that he failed tc
examine the Neal bank is taken up
That bank was examined under the
old law in September, 1906. Before
! another examination was required un-
der the annual examination system
the old law was superseded, in Aug
ust 1907, semi-annual examinations
| being required Within four months
of the passage of the law an examina-
ton of the Neal bank was started. II
is pointed out that the full six months
allowed from the passage of the act
have not even expired.
1t is also pointed out that the At
lanta Clearing House banks examin-
ed the Neal bank in October and ad,
mitted it to the privilege of issuing
| clearing house certificates.
AS a matter of fact the state law in
reference to bank examinations is q
poor one, in so far as it seeks to pro-
vide salaries for the assistants. II
the state wants the work done, il
should pay it's examiners and then
turn fees into the treasury. 1t was
not Treasurer Parks system which
had to be put into effect, but very
lame one devised by the legislature
He doubtless worked it as we'll as
anybody could have done There is
nothing to compel competent examin-
ers to work for 500 a month, payable
when collected by the experts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
Artist Snapped the Kiss
philadelphia Record)

Portland, Me-, is still in the midst
OF the postcard craze, and has car
ried it even further than most places.
A Philadelphia, who receives a num-
Der of post cards, has several from
there. One of them bears photo
graph of the street front of a de-
partment store. On the sidewalk are
young man and a girl engaged, ap-
parently unconscious of being photo
graphed, in kissing In fact, they were
unconscious of it. The man, who is
a bank clerk, used to take the girl to
the store every morning, and kiss her
as she left him. Friends noticed it,
and a photographer one morning
snapped them The picture was plac-
ed on post card, and, as both the
man and the girl were well known,
the cards became widely distributed.
AS a result, the girl lost her job, but
this only hurried her marriage to the
young bank clerk, according to the
story. The card is now being sent
over the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
CLEAR FIELD FOR CLAY

If Hon. Seab Wright had the time
he would probably enter the race for
Senator against Steve Clay. But in
view of the likelihood of an early
primary he does not believe that he
would have to time to catch up" with
Clay before election time.
This statement of position is given
in letter from Mr.. Wright in the
Rome Tribune-Herald, published in
his home town.
The chief grievance against Senator
Clay, as expressed by Hon Seaborn
Wright, is that the Senator has sto-
len all the thunder of the said Sea-
born, consisting of temperance am
munition, suppression of immigra-
ton, finance, rual mail expansion,
ct cetera. On all of these question
Senator Clay has ''out-Heroded Her.
cd" Hon. Seaborn Wright being
Herod in the quotation.
Two reasons are assigned. the
change of heart as to late primary
and the rapid and radical expansion
of the Senator makes it improbable
that the people will have an oppor-
tunity of nominating me for the SEN
ate this year" The people will have
to bear up under the blow of having
all opportunity to nominate the Hon.
Seaborn Snatched away from them
Having witnessed the voluntary re-
moyal of his only two possible
competitors, Senator Clay can now
devote all his energies to the duties
of his Office. while Gov. Smith and
Hon. Seaborn Wright can build cas-
ties in the air. for next time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
EXPERT MATCHMAKER
HAS NO HANDS

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 4.-(Spe-
ciaD-Without hands J. R. Saun-
ders of this city, is not only as indie
pendent Of physical aid as the aver
age man, but he is an@expert watch
maker as we'll He uses only the reg
ulation tools employed in the intri-
cate work, and with only arm stubs
where others have ten fingers he
daily does the most tedious and deli
cate work in his shop.
Mr.. Saunders not only dissects
watches and then puts the puzZling
pieces back in their proper places
but has learned the manufacturing as
we'll He can make minute hand
with as much precision and speed as
any matchmaker, and other intricate
parts which are so small as to require
the constant use of magnifying
glass during manufacture.
Besides his mechanical ability Mr.
Saunders is a cartoonist. He draws
as rapidly as he works with watches
He even shaves-- himself, ties his
own ties and is as rapid in his
dressing as man with two hands.
Mr.. Saunders has lived in Louis
Vile since his birth thirty-four years
ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
GEORGIA'S LUMBER
CUT WAS REDUCED
But in Whole Country
Largest Yet.

In circular No 122, of the Forest
Service treats of the lumber cut of
the United States for last year The
total cut was the largest in the his
tory of the country, but Georgia was
one of he States which shows a re-
duction of more than % per cent over
the previous year
The circular says in part:
More lumber was cut in the United
States last year than in any other
year in its history. The enormous
amount of 81 $50, 1856 board feet was
produced, and the mill value of this
was 1921 Isl ,3S8 In addition, there
was produced 1883, 100000 shingles,
valued at $24,155,555 and 3,812,807,-
900 lath, valued at 81 ,490,570 On
the whole, it is safe to say that the
present annual lumber cut of the
United States approXimates 40 bill
lion feet, and that the total mill value
of lumber, lath, shingles, etc. each
year produced is not less than $780,
10000
"A comparison of the lumber-pro-
ducing States shows that since 1899
there have been many changes in
their relative rank. Washington,
| which in 1899 stood sixth, now leads,
while Wisconsin, which eight years
ago led all others is now third. In
| the same period Oregon, Louisiana,
| Mississippi Idaho, and California
| made great strides as lumber-produc-
| ing States, though, on the other hand,
| the amount produced in Michigan,
| Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, Ken
| lucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana
and Ohio fell off anywhere from 20
to 81 per cent.
THE highest-priced native woods
| are walnut, hickory, and ash, and the
| cheapest are larch and white fir. From
the fact, however, that since 1893
| the average increase in the price
of lumber has been 49~per cent, ii
will not be long before cheap woods
| are few and far between.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
Raise Railroad Rates.
~-CManufacturer's Record.)

1t is announced that among the
subjects to be discussed at a pro-
posed Prosperity Convention" to
be held in the near future is that of
lower railroad freight rates If this
be true, then the sooner that subject
is dropped or the convention aban-
doned the better it will be if the peo-
pie at the head of this movement
really desire to encourage the devel-
opment of prosperity. This country
is suffering today from low freight
rates Much of the distress of the
past two or three months in bust
ness and financial circles has been
due to the ceaseless agitation of hon
est but miguided business men, of
misinformed newspapers and of dem
agogues pure and simple who have
been clamoring for lower freight and
passenger rates. The country does
not need either. What it does need
is rates that will give to the railroads
profits large enough to bring into
the railroad investment field the So
900 100000 to $10,000,0 100000 needed
for the reconstruction of the railroad
system of the country.
The Manufacturers Record has
for some years been seeking to drive
in upon the railroads and business
people of the United States the fact
that our railroad facilities are wholly
inadequate to meet the increasing
growth of the country, and for years
the railroad people seemed as unable
to foresee these conditions as the gen.
eral public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
WISHED TO REST
FROM ENEMIES

WASHINGTON, Feb 4.-(SpeciaI
Mrs. Mirah MARITIME was found il
her room about noon yesterday, over.
come by Illuminating gas. The win,
dows of the room were closed anC
the door was locked from the inside
At Casualty Hospital it is said, she
has little chance for recovery.
Mre. MARITIME, according to those
who live in the house, has not lived
with her husband for several months
and she had an unsuccessful search
instituted for him On occasions she
had acted strangely.
A note found in her room reads as
follows:
g-Notify my undertaken of my
death. l do not wish any other name
on my tombstone, but Mirah Andrews
Clancy, if any. Do not want any
minister or any flowers. Simply take
me from train to grave, and lay my
body at rest from my enemies for
ever. All papers are to be turned
over to my namesake. If any one
takes any of my property or any part
of my things | will haunt them and
theirs forever.
81 do not wish any one to look on
my face when l am dead, only those
who have to. There is no one | care
for on earth any more. Bury me in a
gray silk dress, and oblige me
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
wIRz MONUMENT IN AMERICUs

In adopting resolutions favoring the
placing of the Wirz monument in Am
CIRCUS. Camp Sumter, Confederate Vet
Grams has taken the initiative in a
move which will commend itself to the
great body of Veterans, we hope.
A number of reasons might be urg-
ed why the monument should be plac-
ed in Americas instead of Anderson
Vile The latter location is in a
comparatively inaccessible spot, so
that only small number of people
would have the opportunity of see
ing it. There is a Federal cemetery
there now, and a lone Confederate
monument would be a little out of
place.
On the other hand Americas is cas-
lily accessible, having railroad lines
radiating in every direction. It's
size and commercial Importance are
worthy of careful consideration in
deciding on a place to set up the mon
ument Thousands would view the
monument here to a score who would
see it at Andersonville. Ample protec-
ton would be accorded here, both in
a police way and in the way of SYM
pathetic feeling.
In the matter of cost, there would
be a considerable saving The monu-
ment is being prepared by an Ameri-
Gus man and would have to be con-
veyed TO Andersonville, The dedica-
tory exercises also would have far
larger attendance if held here
Then, too. if the sentiments under
consideration are to be carved on the
tablets, it would seem in better taste
to erect the monument at a place
other than that which the Northern
states have selected 70 rtheir monu-
ments. When the offensive inscrip-
tons were removed from the Ander-
sonville cemetery in Difference to
| the feelings of the Southern people
ii would not be asking too great a
courtesy in return that the Confed-
crates abstain from placing the Wirz
monument at the same place with
sentiments equally unpleasant to those
who already have monuments there
Americas being in the same county
with Andersonyille, and the largest
city in the county, offers an idea
site for the monument, near enough
to emphasize the feeling of injustice
done Major Wirz by placing the pro
where in the nearest spot to the prison
where it stands any chance of being
seen by more than a handful of PEG
pie.
We sincerely trust that the recon-
mendation of the local camp may fine
favor over the state, and thus hap
PLY solve a situation which is becom
ing vitrolically unpleasant
Put the Wirz monument in Ameri
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
PREHISTORIC HOUSES
IN SOU. OREGON

TACOMA, WASH, Feb 4.-(Spe-
viaD "A. N. Sayre, who was a member
of the lower house during the last
session of the Legislature, will short
ly leave for southern Oregon on a
peculiar mission, which is none less
than locating two houses built in pre-
historic times. Mr.. Sayre is a pioneer
mining man of the Pacific coast and
is known from California to the
British line.
Three years ago he was travel
ing through southern Oregon and
learned of the existence of the anA
cient buildings and saw some of the
material of which the buildings are
composed. Only two or three people
knew of the location. Mr. Sayre says
their value as ancient anthropologi-
cal relics are not realized
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Unexpected reinforcements have
been received for prohibition terri
tory in Georgia and Alabama, the
Louisville & Nashville road having
refused to receive shipments Ii
quor for dry sections in those states
The road bases its action on the fact
that a suit is now pending in Indiana
involving the right of road to carry
liquor into prohibition territory, re-
CARELESS of the fact that it is inter-
state commerce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Judge Eugene Ray, writing in the
Columbus Enquirer-Sun, takes a pot
shot at the Atlanta Constitution for
fussing so nightly about the trains
out of Atlanta that carry that papers
early night edition. Judge Ray says
1T cannot be presumed that Provi-
dence would be guilty of doing any
thing that would prevent the Consti-
tuition from reaching its readers for
breakfast or earlier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Plans to preserve the scenic beau
ty of Niagara Falls have been pre-
scented to President Roosevelt by the
civic federation. 1t is proposed
among other things to plant trees on
each bank, with the factories moved
to the background. The falls had a
narrow escape from being destroyed
by commercialism a few years ago
and the suggestion of improvement
is a good one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Only 100000 is wanted from the
Government for an exhibit for the
Alaska-Yukon Exposition at Seattle
next year. The new show is to be
commended for its candor. But IN
Gle Sam is pretty sore on expositions
where his leg is pulled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Democratic and Republican mem
bers of congress are having warm
times over their mutual endorsements
of the Presidents message. The Dem
ocrats claim that it represents them
and the Republicans are insisting that
the Democrats have no right to join
the Kind Words Club
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Columbus papers are working hard
to get the limits of that city extend
ual in such cases, property owners
who are getting practically all the
benefits of the city though outside the
limits, are pulling back vigorously on
account of the increase in their taxes
Greater Columbus" is all right to
them when it doesn't cost anything.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

In commenting on the lamentation
of the Fitzgerald Enterprise that work
has fallen off in its job office, the
Triton Gazette takes occasion to rub
salt in a sore spot by saying: BE
ing associated with those whose poll
teal methods have been a potent fac
tor in causing the country to be fill
ed with idle men, of course the editor
would be the last to ascribe the cause
to reform
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Columbus city council will consider
the locker club tax at the next session
of the city council. It is proposed by
one councilman to fix the tax at ten
thousand dollars, with the idea that
the price would be prohbitiive
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Congressman Charlie Edwards, Of
the First District, has introduced more
bills than any other member of the
present house. The number he has
passed, or probably will pass, may
look something like this-0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

The Lee County Journal is already
holding its nose preparatory to swal-
lowing the Bryan dose. 1t says: If
Bryan is nominated we will shut our
eyes, like the boy with cold who
takes oil and turpentine, and vote for
him :"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Recruiting officers in the large
cities are said to be doing a land
Office business. The stringency is
said to have driven many young men
to the army as an easy way of
earning a living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

An Iowa contemporary says Ameri-
ca has too many men who ought to
vote, but who don't Possibly they
have been on the losing side so often
that it looks to them like willful
waste of time-W Washington Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

This is leap year, and when Column
bus throws a bouquet at herself by
signing Charming Columbus" il
must be overlooked. we presume.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
C. P. PAYNE.

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in a careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of fin
ance-bUt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia S
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Complaint comes from Macon that
thieves are breaking into railroad cars
containing liquors. The special Off
GERS are reported to be on a 'still'
HINT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Mrs. Harry Thaw says that the mad
house is no place for her husband.
One expert opinion TO start on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
Americas. Ga, Feb. >. 1905.

Savannah has % locker clubs. Each
club has a membership of a thousand,
scattered all over the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Roosevelt has reached the point
where even his political enemies
praise him. Also his former friends
pass him up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager.
c. ". CORNFORTH,
Associate Editor and Assistant
Manager.
]. w. FURLOW, City Editor.
W. l.. DUPREE,
Assistant Business Dept.
Editorial Room Telephone SO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

Bryan has selected himself as the
heir to Roosevelt's mantle. The law
of succession does not reach Colonel
Brvan's case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
The Times. Recorder is the

The Times kecOrder Is the
Official Organ of the City of Americas
Official Organ Of Sumter County.
Oficial Organ of Webster County.
3mcial Organ of Railroad Commits
sion of Georgia for the 3rd Congress
siOnal District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
CARDS
DR.. F. B. GREGORY,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
Diseases of Children a Speciality.

Tenders his professional services
to the citizens of Americas and sur
rounding country Office over Dod-
sons Pharmacy. Residence Windsor
Hotel Calls left at Dodson's Phar-
macy will receive prompt attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-05
STICkING TO 4 CONTRACT

STU hINW TO 4 IUNTKAUT
Is one of our good points We do
not reDudiate figures on estimates,
and we follow every detail closely.
We do only work of the very high
est class, and we charge only rea-
sonable prices for first class work.
We find that this policy pays us.
You'll find that it will pay you to have
US do YOUR work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-08-05
Great Annual Regatta.

The annual regatta of the LIE Beau
Lac Boat club will be held on the
shores of Crystal lake Friday, Aug.
IA. The event will be bigger and bet
ter than ever before, and the program
Will consist of continual round of
sports from morning till after the
dance in the evening. The first event
is ball game at 9 o'clock a. m. be-
tween Barton and some other crack
team. The boat races and other
aquatic sports will take place at 2
O'Clock p. m. and there will be a
grand ball in the evening at o'clock
with music by Powell's orchestra. The
ball game will be 25 cents, the regatta
will be free to all, and the ball will be
rs cents. Watch for further notice,
and be sure ard come.