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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
RUSSIAN CROSSES
HIMSELF ALL DAY


The Russian is crossing hemself all
day long. When first he comes forth
in the open air in the morning, if no
church be in sight from his own
door, he listens for the first sound of
some bell then, turning toward it,
crosses himself with great fervor, to
insure blessing on the undertakings
of the day. He crosses himself be-
fore and after each meal When
you make a bargain with him he
crosses himself that it may prosper.
When the peasant who is to drive
you takes the reins in his hands, he
crosses himself to keep away from
accidents, and every steeple he passes
gets the same mark of respect. Some
times the edifice thus saluted is so
far off that the stranger wonders at
the quickness shown in discovering
it, and is often at a loss to discern
the distant hamlet where it stands
In like manner, the person sitting
beside you in any public conveyance
crosses himself every time you start
with new horses. If you give a child
a piece of money, it's little hand is up
IN q moment to make the sign of the
cross, by way of blessing and thanking
you. No Russian ever passes a church
without pausing when he comes OPP
posite the center to make the sign
of the cross. 1t is not alone the
grave and aged who pause at these
.,aoes, put also the g1udy anu young.
You have just seen some gray-haired
general do it; but wait one minute
a laughing band of youngsters are
coming up. Now they are opposite
the church or the shrine-their mirth
and their talk have Ceased-each eros
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
SHALL WE LET DOUCHERTY COUNTY co AHEAD
OF SUMTER?
OF SUMTER9


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public Dughert already lot money her public
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increa of the a
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kindness Doughery 1t good county but its lands
assist them in
bui up the county of Sumter have.
OF
their They
the within make
Do intend to let
highways? If must get
machinery of the
latest idly folded
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
SjWORDMEN'S BATTLE
BANKED BY HORSES

Cincinnati, o., Sept 11.-Death is
ready to seize one of the most unique
characters known to the citizens Of
Cincinnati for more than a third of a
century and those who saw William
w Tedford carried from the ambu-
lance into the receiving ward of the
City Hospital yesterday afternoon
saw but a shadow of his former self.
DR.. William w Tedford, as he
pleased to call himself, has been a
gentleman OF fortune all his life. If
his assertion deserves credence, he
was connected with the nobility OF
England, and at one time in his me-
teoric career was at the head of the
Irish constabulary Of that of which
he was proudest, however, was his
skill as a broad sWordsman, and he
claimed to be the champion of the
world in this feat of arms. That he
must have accomplished something in
this line is evidenced by numerous
medals he wore on state occasions
and which he treasured above all his
earthly possessions. That he once at
tempted to try his skill with the broad
sword in this city is remembered by
the older residents. 1t was about %
years ago that he issued a challenge
which was accepted by man nameO
Wolf, who had seen service in the
English army.
The battle royal was fixed for {.
Sunday afternoon at the place now
called Chester Park The sale of
tickets was immense, especially as
the battle was to be on horseback
When the bugle blew Tedford appear
ed on charger that might have
borne Bayard in full armor, and his
adversary was equally we'll mounted.
The second bugle blast brought the
combatants to the charge, but the
horses were of different mind, and
turned tail. They never met.
Since then Tedford has led a pre-
carious existence as a faker, phrenol-
ogist, and kindred occupations. Dur
ing the late change in administration
some wag started to boom Tedford as
chief of police, and so seriously did
the old phrenologist take the joke that
he was several times present at in
spection at police headquarters. Only
once again did he come into prom
inence, when he was reported to be
engaged to be married to a woman
with considerable means. The lady
declared the engagement off, and
Tedford sued her for $685. 900 for his
lacerated heart, but the suit was new
er heard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
Tainted Money is Harmless
Chicago Tribune.)

Tainted money, from the viewpoint
of Warren w. Hilditch, of Yale Uni
versity, means money with bacteria.
He used the most soiled money he
could obtain from railroad, trolley and
theater ticket offices, banks, drug
stores and individuals. Some bills
were more worn than others, soft.
cracked and soiled with frayed edges.
The numbers of bacteria in the
bills ranged from $4,000 to $4,000,
with an average of q bills of 1900.
There seemed to be no connection be-
tween the amount of dirt and the num-
Der of bacteria present. The cleanest
bill he used had next to the highest
count, 405 900. The bill that looked
most soiled had but $4,000 When a
bill has been in circulation for a
short time and has become cracked
and its peculiar glaze worn off, 1.-The
bacteria easily cling without the
pressure of dirt and grease. He inocu-
lated guinea pigs, but none of them
gave any indication of even temper
airy illness. Mr.. Hilditch does not be-
lieve that soiled money is dangerous
as a transmitter of disease. He
thinks that money constitutes an
unimportant factor in the transmits
sion of disease. But he does not
regard his experiments as conclusive.
In order to obtain any conclusive evil
dence on this point it would be nee
essary to make a careful study Of
hundreds or even a thousand bills
from hospitals and private sick rooms,
drug stores and various other sour
ces. A bank teller said: If one
stops to think, money can't be a
common means of transmission, for
if it were there wouldn't be so many
of us alive today; the escape from
sure death of those whose duty calls
for the constant handling of money
is certainly not merely due to chance. >
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

1t is up to the railroads and refrig-
orator car companies to help the
Georgia peach industry Some of the
peach growers think these corpora
lions are killing the goose that lays
the golden eggs. After the orchards
are cut down there will be some
weeping all around, we fear.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

ses himself deyoutly-utters pray
err or two-pass gravely on, the
laugh and jest being resumed only
when they are some way off
So far is this crossing custom
carried that when a Russian enters
your room he cannot say good morn
ing" till he has crossed himself at
the Savior's picture. A man in any
public way, such as an inn keeper
much always have picture hung in
his own apartment in addition to that
in the public room, to which each
Russian turns before he sits down
to eat.-EX
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The Rockefelers haven't got a title
now, but any time lady of the family
wants one they have the stuff to buy
it with The Stuarts sold baronecies
freely, and the present English sys-
tenn rewards with a title a brewer who
coughs up for a campaign. Money
judiciously used in this country gets
a cabinet Office or an ambassadorship.
This old world wags along in the
same old channels it has always
gone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
Feather Rufus

If you know a good place where
you can get ostrich tips or maribou
at reasonable rates, you had better
make an investment now.
All the finger posts of fashion point
to the wearing of huge rufs made Of
these soft tips. The long ones are
not seen. The new ones follow out
the lines of the present muslin and
lace ruff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Two Western Professors who pub
licly admitted that they had never
read Bryces American Common
wealth" are being widely congratula-
ted on their candor The number of
the candid, though, is insignificant to
the army of those who look wise when
Dante's Inferno" or Millions Para
disc Lost or some other noted but
generally unread work, is mentioned
This is a great world for bluff-and
it often goes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
Not Convict Bracelets
Savannah Press.)

The Georgian has discovered that
knee bracelets are to be worn with
sheath gowns The sheath gowns
worn in Atlanta must be split higher
up than the fashion really calls for
or the Georgian has unusually obser-
want eyes.-Americus Times Recorder
The bracelets alluded to are evil
IDENTIFY not convict bracelets or The
Georgian would not write so approx
ingly of them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

in a
o
party, a Populst leader.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Gov. Hughes will have the support
of forty per cent of the delegates from
the metropolitan district in the Re
publican State Convention. AS his
strength chiefly lies in the country
this should ensure his nomination, de-
spite the i'll concealed dissatisfaction
of many, and the open hostility of
some of the bosses
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The Cordele Rambler believes that
men pretty close to Gov. Smith are
largely responsible for Yancey Car
ter's candidacy for governor. One
thing is certain. The Atlanta Jour-
nal is doing everything it can, in an
indirect way, to assist Carter. The
Journal ought to put on its true col
ors and stop masquerading.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The Athens Banner believes that if
Wisconsin and Minnesota go for BrS
an this time nothing can prevent
Johnson from being the next Demo
cratic candidate. But suppose the
people want Bryan for a second
term?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Everybody suspected of connection
with that Atlantic City boardwalk
shooting case is promptly on hand
with an alibi when wanted Each
and every one seems to have fixed
himself in advance for all possibili-
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Taft and Roosevelt do not subscribe
to the following from letter written
by Grover Cleveland: Tariff re-
form will not be settled until it is
honestly and fairly settled in the in
terest and to the benefit of a patient
and long suffering people"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The Atlanta Constitution believes
the 'loneliest place on earth" is the
home place of vice presidential can
date the day after his notification
Can't agree with this. The office of
a defeated candidate the day after
election is the absolute acme of lone
someness and frigidity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

In Scotland, writes VIM. E. Curtis
from Paisley, education is compul-
sorry up to fourteen years, when child
rem are allowed to go to work in the
mills, but no child is permitted to
work more than eight hours a day,
or more than four hours continuous
ly without an hours rest AS a re-
suit the world does not see so many
stunted Scotchmen, physically or in
tellectually. Georgia might initiate
Scotland to the advantage of the
coming generations
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The OcaIa woman who toured Eu-
rope with one suit case is attracting
more attention than the woman who
took ten Saratoga trunks. And ten to
one she had a better time, saw more,
and knows more Of Europe
now, than the luggage laden
sister.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Senator Stapleton is sitting steady
in the boat at Atlanta doing his full
duty to his constituents and the
State. This District has never had
better Senator than Mr.. Stapleton
1t is only to be regretted that the
rotation system interferes with the
retention of such an efficient, exper-
fenced and absolutely trustworthy
man in the Senate Whether we
agree entirely with Senator Staple
toms attitude on all public ques-
tions or not we cannot but recognize
his devotion to his duties and the zeal
with which he seeks to promote the
public welfare as he sees it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

In Massachusetts a man cannot
assign his wages without the consent
of his wife and the approval of his
employer. This puts a pretty effec-
tual quietus on the money sharks.
Georgia might amend its new law to
the same effect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
Saved a Good Editor
Macon News.)

Candidly speaking, we are glad Ed
Carmack was defeated for governor
of Tennessee. The editorial page of
the NASHVILLE Tennesseean is a gem
as a result of the defeat administered
to Edward and we are more interest
ed in good editors than in a bright
politician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

When you come to think of it Rock
efeller ought to be made an honorary
member of the humorists' association
He has got capital joke on the
newspapers. He has got $29, 100000 OF
free advertising out of them without
paying a cent of the fine
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Those young ladies who are said
to have kissed Mr.. Hisgen when he
put the finishing touches on his
acceptance Grafton must have liked
the taste of axle grease.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The cambridge Searchlight says
the Macon Telegraph is doing more
effective work for Democracy in
Georgia than any other paper. We
will await the comments of the Saw
annah Press on this with unusual
interest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Judge Parker is not willing to run
for Governor of New York The re-
suit in that state in the last presiden-
tial election really was trifie dis
heartening to the good Judge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
Geography Badly Mixed.
Savannah Press

The city of Americas arrested ;
man yesterday for violating the pro
hibition law. At last accounts tht
government had not called out tn.
troops in Sumter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Everyone of the presidential candi-
dates is keeping in humor save Tom
Watson. The Macon News says he is
the lemon of the political situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

The Atlanta Journal says Graves is
leading a meteoric life these days
Must be dead meteor, then. Doing
mighty little sky Illuminating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Owen Wister says the only founda-
ton of any aristocracy in this coun-
try is the slogan, Let the best man
win"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
What's the Use?
Macon News ]

But what's the use of permitting
Teddy to increase the army at this
time, when Bill Bryan would imme-
diately cut it down after March A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Blobbs-"A trust is a soulless cor
poration" Slobbs-"You cou1d
scarcely refer to the Shoe Trust as
sole-less."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Detroit Free Press.

To hug a maid is very nice,
But this the thought that jars
Most every time | hug a girl
| break my good cigars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12
The Planters Bank Of Am9rIcus
l.. YOUR
MONEY
INVESTED
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advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

10 FIVV ~ u To VVIIL
to all. There's no escaping it, bat
there is waE~of preparing to meet
ito have every necessity, even
comfort, with which to enjoy Old
Age-that way is to SAVE MONEY
while young!
Hundreds are quietly paving the
way for comfort in later life by de-
posting their Savings regularly at
our Savings Department
Can you afford not to do likewise?
4 per cent. paid on Savings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-12

Americas, Ga, Sept. II, 1908.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-13
cuMNock STUDENTS APPEAR
IN WIDELY VARIED PROGRAM

One of the most enjoyable of the
commencement affairs at Cumnock
school was given last night. Mem
bers of the class of 1908, department of
expression, fairly surpassed them
selves in the wide range of selections
read. The program was made out with
a view toward entertainment and not
of exploiting the ability of the readers.
Poetry drama and humorous narra-
tives and scenes were excellently given.
The program follows:
.r1ne Edinburgh's Drownin'"
.............. Thomas Nelson Page
Miss Lynn.
"a Night in Avignon" ........ Caleb Rice
Miss Boice
.1rba Naturalist -. Ruth McEnery Stuart
Mrs Seamens.
.sobrab and Rustum" -. Matthew Arnold
Miss Campbell.
"Fanny Squeer's Tea Party ..........
............... Charles Dickens
Mrs. Zimmerman
.srba Rhyme of the Duchess May"....
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Miss Harris
"rrha Subscription List ... Samuel Lover
Miss Ramsay.
"The Hour Glass .............W. b. Yeats
Miss Damer.
scene from ."The Rivals. ...........
.. Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Miss Chartrand
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-13
MILLION DOLLAR
BRIDE HERE WITH
PENNILESS SPOUSE
Former Cab Checker In Butte Regis
ters at Alexandria with Wife
Who Is Heress-True
Love Match

r. J. Mcdonald, former cab checker
of Butte. Mont, and his million dollar
bride, who was Mary Montana Largey,
registered at the Alexandria early yes
terday morning.
The presence in the hotel of the
young bride and groom. who defied
social conventions and married IN spite
of the apparent difference in their sta
lions, caused quite stir in the cor
ridors. Even the callous bell boy
craned his neck to see the bride, who
did things the way they do them in the
literature bell boys usually read, and
the groom who ran away with the
heiress after a hasty midnight mar
riage.
Mrs. Mcdonald was born in Butte.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Largely and is heiresS to ST.
900 900 in her own right, as is each
member of her family. When she be-
came of age a few months ago the 'es-
| tate passed from the hands Of the
court.
1t is not known how long Mr.. ant
Mrs. Mcdonald will remain in Los An
geles. They do not even know them
selves. They prefer to leave every
thing to the caprice of the moment
| 1t is possible that the notoriety giver
them on account of their unusual mar
riage may drive the young couple to
more secluded spot.
When seen at the Alexandria last
night Mr. Mcdonald said:
IT do not know how long we shall
remain here. We may stay a week or
we may leave at once If the publicity
given the affair proves too much for
us. In general our plans include an
automobile tour and a trip to Europe
1t is thought that Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Donald will go to San Francisco from
here and then start on an extended
tour in one of the BRIDES motor cars.
They will then go to Mr.. McDonald's
old home in Canada and from there
to New York, where they will take
steamer for Europe.
With the McDonalds at the Alexan-
dria are Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Catson of
Butte, who served the wedding break
fast at 2 a. M, Immediately after the
marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. Catson will
return to Butte, while the McDonalds
will continue their tour.
Patrick Largey, the father of Mrs.
Mcdonald, was murdered ten years
ago. He was business associate of
Senator w. A. Clark. Mrs. Lulu Lar
gey, the mother, is now in New York.
1t is said she approves Of the marriage.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-13
PAY LAST TRIBUTE
TO A NOBLE WOMAN
BODY OF MRS. w. E. De GRO0T
LAID TO REST
Rev. Baker p. Lee Conducts Funeral
Service and Eulogizes Life
and Deeds OF the
Departed

There was large attendance of sor-
rowing friends at the funeral of Mrs.
w. e. De Groot, which was held yes
terday at Rosedale cemetery. A pro-
fusion of beautiful floral pieces at
tested to the esteem in which she was
held.
Mrs. De Groot's pastor, Rev. Baker
P. Lee, spoke most feelingly on the pa
thence and fortitude with which she
endured her sufferings, saying that.
through all of them she always main
tanned the same cheerful and kindly
spirit toward those about her, which is
known to have been SO characteristic
of her everyday life.
Rev. Mr.. Lee spoke also of the
Thoughtful and delicate charity and
kindness of her deeds and words, and
of the fact-often mentioned by her
friends-that she never spoke Ill of
any one.
Mrs. De Groot is survived by two
children, a son and daughter. Her
husband, who was well known in Los
Angeles as an energetic and enterpris-
ing business man, died four years ago.
The body of the wife was laid to rest
beside that of her husband.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-13

Normal school graduates a week from
tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow will be observed as rally
day at the First Unitarian church.
Rev. Burt Estes Howard, the pastor,
who will tender his resignation Mon
day to accept professorship at STAN
ford university, will preach a rally-day
sermon.
Charles Seymour will speak at the
Union Avenue church tomorrow morn
ing and in the evening children's day
exercises will be held.
1.-THE Spirit of the Age" will be the
topic of Rev. Baker p. Lee tomorrow
morning at Christ church. He will
take for his evening subject Lost OPP
portunities."
Benjamin Fay Mills Is to deliver his
second public free address on Sunday
morning at IL o'clock at the regular
service of the Los Angeles Fellowship
in Blanchard hall, 233 South Broadway.
The subject will be Modern Miracles"
Mr.. Mills will conduct two more
classes in his course on "The Higher
Psychology" next Wednesday and
Thursday evenings.
Preceding the main Fellowship ser
vice Sunday morning Mr.. Frank P.
+, Snow will speak to the Young Mems
| Lyceum at $3.50 on "Reincarnation as
Portrayed in Ancient Poetry
| A joint rally will be held under the
auspices of the Christian Endeavor
union of Los Angeles and the laymen's
missionary movement committee of the
Church federation Sunday at p. m.
at the First Congregational church,
Ninth and Hope streets. The address
will be given by Rev. DR.. George L.
Spinning upon the subject of the Ameri-
can Indian.
special evangelistic service will be
held Sunday at 7:45 p. m. in the Bible
Institute hall, second floor, 260-64 South
Main street.