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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
OLIVER AND SULLIVAN
ON POLICE COMMISSION
Named in the Primary Yes.
terday.

The election yesterday included
two members of the Americus Police
Commission, who will serve for a
term of years each. Messrs. George
oliver and Will c. Sullivan were thus
elected. and without opposition. Mr..
oliver was one of the two retiring
members of the commission and is
his own successor, while Mr.. Sullivan
succeeds Mr.. j. f. Bolton, whose term
is about to expire The position OF
police commissioner has no salary at
tached but is an importane one, that
bodv having entire control over the
city's police department and electins
the several officers. Both Messrs.
Sullivan and Oliver were accorded
flattering vote and will discharge
their duties satisfactorily. At an
early date now the office of chief OF
nolice. to be made vacant by the re-
tirement of Sheriff f-elect Feagin, will
be filled by the police commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
MOST EXPENSIVE ROAD
IN AMERICA BUILT

Spokane, Wash, Dec 2-Regarded
by engineers as a marvel of construc-
ton is the Spokane Portland and
Seattle Railway, 423 miles, the most
direct line between Spokane and
Portland, which viii be completed
January 1. 1909 The road, built
jointly by the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific systems is the most
expensive in America.
The line will permit of longer train
being halued over it than any other
road in the country. There are no
sharp curvatures. the greatest being
3 degrees, and as a result one loco
motive can pull from Spokane to
Portland as many cars as 1t can
start on level ground This is ex-
pected to set new records for heavy
loading
Twenty miles of the line between
Pasco and Kahlotus cost $4,000 900 or
250,000 mile while a mile of road
along the bluff overhanging Snake
River involved an expenditure of
$5000,000. To survey and build this
part of the line, which follows the
Columbia River, men were suspended
over the cliffs with ropes; but while
there were many narrow escapes, not
life was lost, nor was any one
seriously injured. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
TAFT MERITS DIVINE
REWARD, SAYS MYSTIC

Chicago, H., Dec. 3..-William H.
Taft is going to heaven when he dies,
and there is hope that John d. Rock
|efeller and Andrew Carnegie will go.
too
This is the statement made today
by Countess Aurella Bethlin, the Be
haist teacher, who, three weeks ago
announced her arrival in Chicago on
her missionary journey around the
world. She does not speak of def
mite heaven, however, for her belief is
that heaven is a condition, not place
She says that Mr. Taft will merit a
divine reward, after the tribulations
that he will meet during his tenure of
office, and that if Messrs. Carnegie
and Rockefeller can avoid dying until
1917, when the millennium will begin,
they may be saved.
A great change is coming over the
world, according to the countess. The
world is getting better. People are
paying more attention to religion. even
| if they do not go to church as regu-
larly. This is the beginning of the
change. But before the nine years
are over ana the year 1917 appears,
the world will suffer dire calamfties
which must be undergone by all peo-
! pie as penitence. But the people will
not know this. and they will blame
their governments for their misfor-
tunes
Because America is so money mad
Americans win suffer the greatest OF
trials. and Mr.. Taft will get the great
est blame. Therefore his trials will
have been the most woeful, but he will
be sure of happiness after death, says
the visitor.
| is misguided in buying libraries in
stead OF food for the poor. Mr.. Rock
efeller, she says. can only save him.
self by "grasping the strong rope OF
salvation,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
BONDS OF OFFICIALS is
GIVEN AND RECORDED
New Officers Are Ready to
Begin Duties.

citer-General-elect James R
Williams of the Southwestern cir
cult received his commission yester-
day morning and subscribed to the
required oath administered by Judge
T. A. Littlejohn of the superior court
Solicitor-General Williams will enter
upon his four years term of office on
January 1st, and will thus represent
the state in the six counties of the
Southwestern circuit All of the
newly elected county officials, Sheriff
w. H. Feagin, Ordinary John A. Cobb
Clerk H. E. Allen, Treasurer P. H.
Williams, Tax Collector l. B. Small
Receiver w. r. Speer, and the other
officers as we'll have received their
commissions from the state and filed
bonds for the new term beginning
January 1st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
BRYAN TELLS WHY HE
CANNOT BECOME EVANGELIST

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 9.--In the forth
coming issue OF his Commoner w
]. Bryan tells why he cannot be-
come an evangelist, as suggested by
the Rev. French E. Oliver, He says
Important as is the work of the
evangelist, the work of the reformer
is not to be despised, and Mr. Bryan
is interested in reforms. At the call
of his party he has three times been
a candidate for the Presidency, and
though defeated, has had the loyal
support of between six and seven mill
lions of voters. No question arises
in his mind or enters his heart as
to his present duty The war is not
over; it cannot end while there is
an abuse to be remedied or a public
good to be secured. He could nj
more desert with honor than a sol.
dier could. without disgrace, lay
down his arms in the presence of tht
enemy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
BREWED IN A BLANKET
AND BOTTLED IN DARK
Easy Method of Boiling a
Drunk.

A story is being told in Americus of
the rather novel manner adopted in
the remote regions roundabout for
procuring a gorgeous jag without the
necessity of sending to Montgomery
or Chattanooga for it. This brand of
the oil of joy is known as the "Un-
dertaker's Friend and is procured by
stretching a wool or cotton blanket
above a pot in which cane skim
mings" are boiled The rank vapors
from the boiling compound soak into
the blanket. which is wrung out"
when thus saturated In the course
of day one can get several gallons
of this rum, which, is powerful suf-
ficient to kill an ordinary old soaker
unless his tank is copper lined by
long Indulgence. The booze is not
as palatable as the bottled in bond
brands, but anyone having ceme-
terry lots for sale would recommend
the blanket article above all others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Mr.. FIELDER FOR MAYOR.
RESULT OF PRIMARY
Citizens Ticket In Entirety
Won Out.

Capt. J. B. Fielder for mayor, and
the entire Citizens Ticket" in the
strenuous aldermanic contest won
out In the municipal primary yester-
day with Messrs. ]. E. Poole, Carroll
J. Clark and c. C. Hawkins leading
the race in the order named
Mayor Fielder; Aldermen Poole,
Clark and Hawkins.
1t was strenuous fight, clean cut
and vigorously contested from start
to finish and the victory is a decisive
one.
The figures, as given out late last
night, are as follows:
For Mayor, John B. Fielder $50:
W. T. Lane 254; Mr.. Felder's plurali-
ty, SO votes.
For aldermen j. E. Poole SS7, C. ].
Clark 376, c. c. Hawkins 1853, E. B.
Everett 318, S. l.. Sills 2O3, w. w.
Dews 1872.
For Clerk and treasurer, T. N.
Hawkes. (unopposed) Clio.
For police commissioners, two to
be elected, w. c. Sullivan 6r0, George
Oliver COS.
Thus it is seen that the Citizens
Ticket won out in its entirety, Alder
man j. E. Poole leading. with Messrs.
Clark and Hawkins, of the same ticket
close with him Mr.. E. B. Everett ran
next and came 45 votes behind the
winning ticket
total of 615 votes were polled, the
heaviest vote in a primary here in
several years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
A GORGEOUS DISPLAY
OF Hand Painted China in DOdson's
Show Window.

The prettiest and handsomest dis
play of fine American hand-painted
China that has been shown in this
city is now on display in the show
window of Dodson's Pharmacy. II
is all the painting of Stauffer who is
acknowledged to lead in skill and ar
tistic decoration The prices are re-
markably low-in fact about half OF
the general price asked for these
goods and they Immediately began to
sell fast-for at a glance one can see
their real value. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
JAY PEAS ARE READY
TO TAKE THE TRACK
Exciting Race on Saturday
Comes Next.

With the mayoralty and aldermanic
race ended the able voter will take
hitch at his waisband and pre-
pare to whoop up the Jay Pea trio in
their Saturday sprint. This election,
with three in the running, will COM
mand its full share of interest and
attention tomorrow. The voting will
be done at the courthouse and only
the voters of the 789th, or city dis
trict will take part therein. The
three candidates. Justice ]. /. Hud-
son, the present incumbent, and
Messrs. G. w. Stallings and Joe p.
West are the entries in this grand
political finale of a strenuous year
at the polls,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
WANTS SEWER EXTENDED
TO SOUTH OF CITY

A petition by Mr.. A. w. Smith and
others to extend the sewer system
further into South Americus. was pre-
sented to the City Council last night
by Col. ]. E. Sheppard in the alb
sence of Mr.. Smith. 1t was set forth
that only about dozen vacant build
ing lots remained on sewer connec-
tions. and that as a result of the ex-
tension asked for many new houses
would be put up in the southern part
of the city. The petition was referred
to the street committee,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
THREE PUT IN STRIPES
FOR Theft OF BIKES
Negro Boys Given Sentence
On Gang.

Three young bicycle thieves are
doing bit of honest work upon the
county roads for having run against
Judge Crisp, figuratively speaking
Quite recently several wheels left
for a time by the owners at store
fronts, have been stIoen by negro
boys lettering about, one of the
wheels having been carried to Albany
and sold. Both the bike and thief
were found there and recovered, the
latter with zebra uniform Judge
Crisp thought to administer a whole
some lesson, and in the roundup OF
three young thieves gave each bike
snatcher straight shot of year in
the pen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Bonfire and Fireworks

Following the announcement Of the
result, large crowd gathered in
Forsyth street in front of the Times
Recorder office and with fireworks
and a bonfire celebrated the victory
of the Citizens ticket. Skyrockets
were sent up, roman candles shot and
cannon crackers exploded. The best
of humor prevailed Hon Crawford
Wheatley made short speech, but
his voice was soon drowned by the
noise of the fireworks. The success
full councilmanic candidates were on
hand, receiving the congratulations OF
their friends. This denomination was
kept up for an hour or longer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
VERDICT IN TRIAL OF
HAWKINS Is HELD UP
After Sc Hours Jury Fails
to Agree.

The fate of John Hawkins. the
negro on trial for murder still hume
in the balance yesterday while the
jury, voting II to l sat hopelessly in
the jury room, the eleven stubborn
ones refusing to go over to the other
fellow. Hawkins was placed on trial
Tuesday afternoon for a homicide
committed just year ago He was
defended by Blaloek & Cobb while
Solicitors Hooper and Childers APP
peared for the state. The trial con-
sumed the greater portion of We'd
nesday's session. and late yesterday
afternoon, the jury, after about fifty
hours service on the case, was still
tied up at the ratio of II to /.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
MEETING OF MIXERS IS
MOVING UPON MACON
AmeriCus Will Be Repre-
Sented There.

Americus fertilizer manufacturers
are interested in the convention of all
of the fertilizer mixers of the State,
to be held in Macon on Tuesday next,
Sth. There are five large fertilizer
plants in Americus and several of
these will doubtless be represented in
this assemblage. There are, more than
one hundred of these mixers In the
state, and they desire to organize
themselves after the manner of the
Cotton Seed Oil Crushers and others
engaged in the fertilizer business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
FOURTH DAY OF COURT
AND DOCKET is llGnI
Criminal Gases Called Up
Today.

After a recess of one day, on ac-
count of the city election and for
other reasons, the session of superior
court viii be resumed this morning
and the trial of felony cases contin-
ued. All cases of greater Importance
upon the docket have been disposed
OF already, and the remaining ones of
less magnitude and murderetical in
tensity can be handled within the
space of two or three days if not
delayed. There are three or four
cases, felony and misdemeanor.
against white men which will prob
ably be heard at this term of super
ior court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
SINGER OF ABILITY Is
COMING TO AMFRICUS

Mrs. Jane Kahnweilder. pleasantly
remembered in Americus as Mrs.
Geist, will arrive Saturday, and will
sing at the opera house for limited
engagement. Mr.. Dudley is most
fortunate in securing for his theatre
this noted singer from Chicago, Mrs.
Kahnweilder has sung in all the
leading cities of the North and West,
and wherever she has appeared it
has always been to large and appre-
ciatiye audiences. Americus will be
delighted to welcome so charming an
artist, who will be quite an acquisi-
tion musically and socially.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Mr.. THAYER Is SINKING
AT HIS HOME HERE

The condition of Mr. E. b. Thayer,
whose illness recently has been of
most serious nature, was reported
last night as quite critical and
little hope for his recovery is enter
tanned. 1t was stated last night that
Mr.. Thayer was semi-conscious, and
had rallied but slightly during the
day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
To Pay Balance on Subscription

A balance of sS3S.SS due on a sub
scription by the city to the Agricul-
tural College, was ordered paid by
the City Council at it's meeting last
night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Heavy Vote Is P0lled.

The unusually heavy vote polled-
6l5-indicated the great and general
interest in the election of mayor and
half the council. 1t was 109 votes
more than in the primary of two years
ago when SOC votes were polled in the
Hawkins-Felder race.
But other interests were at stake
yesterday as well, and the aldermanic
contest created really more interest
than did the mayoralty race
One ticket was supported almost
solidly by those backing the street
railway proposition, while the other
aldermanic trio received a solid sup
port also, as shown In the returns.
And interest on both sides was at
highest tension all day
Many voters polled mixed"
ticket, made up of Representatives of
both factions, s with not few of
the voters it was largely e matter of
personal choice and good friends were
supported despite divergent views up
on the main question at issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Little Girls,

Bring you Bucks Stove Drawings
to me and sign your name in my
book Stove will be given away Dec.
| 10Th
BUCHANAN'S HARDWARE.
Nov. 2S-10t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Box Ball Alley Open.

The box ball alley in the Cotney
building is now under new manage
ment and will be re-opened today
Everything strictly new and first class
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
EVERY TRIUMPHAL ARCH

carries some striking words. HOW
about this one? Any more eloquent
than
GROCERIES
YOU can't find because it suggests
fragrant Teas and Coffees, delicious
surprises in cans and glasses, life
giving Flour and purity in Sugars,
and a long list of victories in Cat
sups. Pickles, Olives, etc. War may
have victories, but the groceryman
gives YOU more precious ones, espe-
oially when he's able to clip dimes
off dollars when he totes up your Dill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Fresh front

Fine fresh water trout this morn
ing at Sherlock & Cos. II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Day Ideal for Election.

The fine weather contributed much
towards the success of the election. 1t
was cool and bracing, day calculat-
ed to make a candidate run" we'll in
spite of himself All of the candidates
were astir early and at the polls be-
fore o'clock
And from that hour until the close,
interest did not lag
The larger batch of voters came in
the morning hours, as by noon more
than half of the total vote was in the
box. At 3 o'clock there was another
charge, which lasted until pear the
hour when the polls closed.
During the last few minutes only
a few scattering votes came, and the
great crowd around the polls watched
the hands of the big Illuminated clock
on the courthouse tower as the hour
of was noted and the strenuous days
work was ended.
In the last hour of the voting the
candidates scanned their lists eagerly,
and hacks kept in waiting we're sent
hurriedly after the voter who had for
gotten to come,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-04
Begin Duties in January.

The newly elected mayor and men,
bers of council will begin their official
duties on January 1st. OF course
they are to be regularly elected at
the city election on December 16
but this is formality only, the pri-
mary yesterday deciding the contest
And with the election thus ended
citizens of Amerieus will get together
factional lines will be obliterated, and
all will pull together unitedly and
hamOnionslY for Americus.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
SUMMER CRUISE FOR MIDDTEs.
Naval Cadets VIII spend Their Time
In Hampton Roads.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis Nd. May 20-Capt Charles
j. Badger. superintendent Of the Naval
Academy has Issued a general order for
the coming summer cruise Of the midship-
men. together with an outline Of the
practical instruction FOR the midshipmen
and other details.
The practice squadron viii establish its
quarters IN Hampton Roads instead of
cruising along the New England coast.
The ships viii sail from Annapolis on
June s. and every Monday morning will
get under way from Hampton Roads for
cruise outside the capes. returning TO
the roads every Friday afternoon.
The cruising squadron will be composed
of I'VE ships-three cruisers and two mon
itors. There viii be nearly go midship-
men 20 take in the cruise
The classes viii be divided among the
ships as follows:
Cruiser Olympia-First class IS; second class. Is:
third class. s.. Total l57
Cruiser Chicsgo-First class, IS: second class, 5.
third class g. Total l1.
Old fTigate lcruser) Hartford-Ssms as Chlcszo
Monitor Arkansas-First class IS; second class II,
third class. 3. Total. Co.
Monitor Neyada-First class. II; second class. IS;
third class q. Total, So
Surgeon a NJ D. Mccormick. OF the
Academy medical stafr. has been detained
as squadron surgeon. Surgeons Sellers
and Bunker also Of the Academy staff
have also been assigned.
The flag ship Olympia, which has been
at the Norfolk Navy Yard for several
weeks undergoing repairs and being fitted
out for the accommodation Of the mid
shipmen, returned to the Naval Academy
to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
LOUISVILLE RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Four and onehalf f1rongs. She
WoH, los Powers, straight Sc o. Won; Transform
III tWaTenl. place. $3.50. second. Tannie 9 But
lerl, show $50. third Time. 0.55 4-s Solicitor,
McDale, Lady Hawthorne Tapioca, SainvarJ Prince
Alert CasarOne, and Admonish also ran.
SECOND RACE-Six furlongs Stoner Hiu. III
(Pickensl. straight. S5ls won; Meadow Breeze
IL Powers place. $3.50 second: Dandy Dancer
90 tHunuagell, show. $3.50, thrd. Tine, lis is.
Beth Goodwin, Palamou, Bossrian, Toplofty Lig-
nando Potter. Birdslayer. Riekey RaIbert Frank
Bird. 0Tandwick, Divorce, ard Nstasha also rau.
THIRD RACE-One mile Bonebrske, lz3 Pow
ersl. straight $40 10 won Csnopisn. lZ3 lKermathl
place, Si5 second Blaze Of Light III fPickensl.
show. $3.50 third. Time. III Is. Hazel Patch
Great, Chancellor, Yiperine, George BAILEY. Nancy.
MARY on. Labor. and Dorasstte also ran.
FOURTH RACE-HaudiCap steeplechase; about
two miles McAlister. I5s jHeideD, straight g So
wuni Don Jolly. l8 tPieroel. place. $50. second
Bell the Cat, ii9 lMeClainl. out 70 show, third.
Time, $40 IS Only three starters
FIFTH RACE-HaDdicap; one and one-sixteenth
miles. KeTcheFal. ia (P0WeTsl straight, sl010 Won
Lotus Eater, ia Gaugel place. $3.50 second
LeGs g Butler. show, Sl29 third Time as 2-5.
zal ETs6n s., and The Minks also EaE.
SIXTH RACE-One and one-sixteenth miles. Hos
tils Hyphen, p Butler. straight ssR won;
CymhAl. S tPickensl, place S370. second; ALASKA
ke, 81 lHuinssel), show S25o third Time .s6 Is.
Mason, synChronized. Ed Kane. Ths Thorn. and
Ards also ran.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
second RaIIot Taken.

The second ballot was taken At the
evening session OF the conference.
Rev. Or. William A. ouayle Is pastor
OF 81. James Church, Chicago. said to
be the weaIthiest church In the West. ana
Rev DIT. J. r. Cooke. Of Tennessee. Is
book editor Of the church, with Offices
IN New York
Rev. DR.. J Neulson is professor IN
Mast Theological Seminary. Ohio
Rev DR. Henry C jenkins is manager
OF the Western Book Concern, Rev. Dr.
Wilbur F. Thirkield Is president OF How
ard University. Rev. Dr. Charles L. Good
ell is pastor OF Calvary Church, New
York; Rev. Dr. David G. Downey Is as
sistant secretary Of the board OF eduea-
stion. Rev. Mathew S. Hughes. OF Kau-
sas City. a brother Of DR.. Edwin n
Hughes, is president Of De PAW Univer-
sity; Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol is pastor Of
Metropolitan Church, Washington. and
is a member of the Baltimore delegation.
Rev. n. c. B. Mason (eoloreD Is sec
retary OF the Freedmen's Aid Society.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-21
AROUSED BY MAYORS TALK.
Cotton Men Dislike Riehmond's Ad-
dress Of Welcome.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond Va. May 20-Mayor Carlton
Mccarthy aroused the delegates 10 the
american Cotton Mems Association con-
vention TO considerable Indignation to-
day, in his address of welcome. when he
referred to the Southern women as the
only true type Of the highest woman
hood.
In his response TO the address OF vel
come. ex-Representatiye Lowe. OF Massa-
chusetts, said that womanhood in one sec
ton Of the country was as high as IN
that Of any other, even though he did
not refer to the mayors remarks.
Mayor Mccarthy also paid a tribute TO
the Southern man. which caused the Wis
iting delegates 10 comment seriously upon
his address. AS a result OF the mayor s
remarks, and other circumstances attend
ing the convention in Richmond, an invi-
tation viii be sprung upon the Gotten men
tomorrow to hold their next convention
here. Among the inducements will be one
that Richmond will have a new mayor.