davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
OBJECT TO RAISE
IN THE PRICES
Committee to Confer With
Fertilizer Men.

At the meeting of the Board of
Trade last night committee com
posed of President Lee Allen, Mr.
Martin Calvin and Mr. w. j. Josey
was appointed to take up with the
fertilizer manufacturers the matter
of increased prices of fertilizers
growing out of the withdrawal of
Americus from the list of basing or
pricing points.
The statement was made that as a
result of the changed status of Am
ericus there would be an increase in
the cost to the farmers getting their
fertilizers from Americus of about
$4,000, basing this on the shipments
out from here TO the local farmers
of $4,000 tons.
From the statement made at the
meeting 1t appeared that a. number
of years Americus has been included
in the basiug points. It's withdrawal
from this class is due to the fact, it
is stated, that it has no acid chamber
here, that is, does not manufacture
acid phosphate, but is merely a dry
mixing point. Cordele has been sub
stituted in the place of Americus as
basing point, it appears.
1t seems that the various manu-
facturers of fertilizers agree as to
the prices of their commodities, and
in an effort to equalize the prices
have adopted the system of basing or
pricing points, designating certain
coast and interior points for that pur-
pose. The withdrawal of Americus
from this class means that the price
of fertilizers sold in this immediate
vicinity will be based on the price
at Cordele, plus the freight rate of
SO cents ton, with a deduction of
the 25 cents charged for local deliv-
cry at basing points, or a net in
crease of II cents a ton over last
years prices.
The matter was discussed at some
length and the committee was charg-
ed with the duty of at once taking the
matter up with the manufacturers
and endeavoring to correct what was
felt by those present to be an in
justice to Americus as one of the
most important trading points in
Southwest Georgia. After having
enjoyed the advantages arising from
its designation as a basing point for
many years it was felt to be unjust
that it should now be deprived of
them while minor points continue
to enjoy them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
EXTENSION OF ST.
is COMPLETED

Contractor Paschal yesterday COM
pleted the extension of Forsyth
street to Mayo, known as the Wheat
ley extension This street was built
through the efforts of Mr.. Crawford
Wheatley, who donated the right of
way. The city council appropriated
81 500 for the work, Mr.. Wheatley al
so bearing some of the actual ex-
pense. The new thoroughfare is l.
700 feet long, and bids fair to be one
of the most travelled of the entrances
into the city from the county. 1t
will provide a fine gateway for res
idents of the 2Sth district, which has
closer business relations with the
city than perhaps any other section
The grade has been reduced to not
exceed per cent. Besides its use
as an artery of travel, the street has
opened up three more blocks for
residence purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
SIGNATURES WERE
NOT AUTHORIZED
WirZ Monument Question
GettinQ landed.

Does schism threaten the ranks of
the Z. D. c. in Georgia over the
Wirz monument question?
The latest move is the issuing of
circular letter by Mrs. N. B. Har-
rison of Savannah, chairman of the
committee appointed to place the
monument at Richmond, in which
it is earnestly asked that the chap
ters sustain the action of the Saw
annah convention in taking the
monument to Richmond, and dis
countenance the efforts being made
to call another convention
The funny part about it is that
the letter is signed by Mrs ]. E.
Mathis and Mrs. James Taylor, of
Americus, when it is a well known
fact that both Mrs Mathis and Mrs
Taylor are heartily in favor of hav-
ing the Wirz monument erected on
Georgia soil. Mrs. Mathis stated
yesterday that she had not authoriz-
ed her name to be signed to any
such document. 1t appears that
Mrs Harrison has taken the liberty
of signing the names of the entire
Site Committee to the letter without
taking the precaution to get their
consent.
In another column is to be found
the greater part of this circular let
ter, with the names appended.
AT meeting of the local chatpel
held Wednesday it was decided tc
join in the call for another conven.
ton to consider the Wirz monument
site fully and finally settle the per
picking question. BY attaching the
signatures of the swo Americas
| members of the Site Committee tt
her appeal against another conven
tion, Mrs Harrison puts the Aoca
chapter in the anomalous position 0
asking for another convention OF
the one hand and protesting agains
such a move on the other
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

bright and prosperous, determined
campaign will undoubtedly be inau-
gurated to raise the necessary funds
and put the building in commission.
The Carnegie Library is the other
building the furnishing of which
depends upon the generous responses
of the people of the city
Mr.. Carnegie does not furnish the
library buildings given by him to
the public. Neither does he provide
books for them. He gives the build
ing, completed and ready for fur
nishing Accordingly it is but mat
ter of three or four months before
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

bonds but there is no income. Once
the building is furnished the income
will begin and be permanent in its
character. There are ten bed rooms
on the upper floor that will bring
in probably $100 a month as soon
as they are furnished. These rooms
will be very much in demand by
young men owing to the many ad-
yantages those occupying them will
enjoy Then there will be the mem
bership dues. In most cities the dues
run from $5 to $40 a year, according
to the class of membership. A city
the size of Americus should easily
have in all classes, contributing, pas
sive and active, not less than 250
members, and the total receipts from
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
WORK AHEAD FOR THE COMING YEAR,
Two Fine Public Buildings That Americas
Must Equip for Public Use In 1909.

During the coming year Americus
must face the proposition of furnish
ing two public buildings.
The Y. NJ. c. A. building, one of the
finest structures of that class in the
South so far as cities of less than
10000 population are concerned, still
stands an empty shell, awaiting the
raising of adequate funds to put in
the lighting fixtures and the furnish
ings necessary for the work that is
to be carried on there.
While the building is idle there is,
of course, an entire absence of reve-
nues. Interest is running on the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

the Library building will be staring
the public in the face, an applicant
for their generosity.
1t is quite likely that to furnish
it for use, without considering the
lecture hall on the second floor, the
furnishing of which could be post
poned for a time, that the sum of
$1,000, at least, must be expended, if
not $1,000. There are racks for the
books, tables, chairs, ETC., and the
equipment should all re of a high
class character to conform to the
beauty of the building the prettiest
structure in the city up to this time
1t is not unlikely that the Library
Association will raise the money be-
fore the Y. NJ c. A. secures the funds it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

them should be in the neighborhood
is formally opened for business it's
income should be sufficient to carry
it along without further financial
trouble. While no official statement
has been made it is understood that
it will be necessary to expend be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 in lighting
fixtures and furnishings for the var
ious rooms and the gymnasium equip
ment. 1t is hardly probable that the
building will be allowed to remain un-
used over another entire year. Next
fall ii business conditions are as
everybody predicts, they will be,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

than the Y. M. c. A. and none is
capable of accomplishing more good
for the young men. Americus has
been sadly deficient in places where
young men could spend their even
ings, or odd hours during the day,
amid surroundings of the best char
acter, and where a stimulus could be
given to the development of high
type of character The Association
home will provide for this.
The Library will also fill a need that
has long existed, and which becomes
more pronounced as the city grows
in population. The pleasant read
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
PLEDGES OF SHIPMENTS
GIVEN IHE EXCHANGE

Manager l. M. Fleming and Chair
man H. c. Bagley of the Georgia
Fruit Exchange Organization Com
mittee held meeting of growers at
Fort Valley yesterday where many
cars We're pledged to the Exchange
This meeting followed successful
meetings earlier in the week at Mar
shallyille and Montezuma.
There has been pledged to the Ex-
change over $500 cars of Georgia's
peach crop, and only $500 or 60 per
cent of the States total yield, are
necessary 1t is believed that this
weeks work will have secured enough
pledges to warrant the organization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
SUPT. GRIMSHAW
ON THE SHOPS
SeabOard Wishes to Build
Up AmeriCuS.

Office of
superintendent,
S. A. l.. r. r.,
Savannah, Ga, Dee. Is, 1908.
Mr.. II. p. Everett, Agent,
Americus, Georgia.
Dear Sir:
Your letter December 10, received.
Have read clipping from Americas
paper in regard to decreasing shop
forces at Americus.
You can say to whoever may in
quire that the Board of Trade is
unduly alarmed, that the SeabOard is
not going to close up the Americus
shops, and no doubt the force will
be increased should business cOndi-
tiOns warrant
Further, the SeabOard has no de-
sire to in any way injure Americus
On the other hand, the SeabOard
would be only too glad to aid Am.
ericus in the upbuilding of the city
which, if accomplished, will result
in the SeabOard's benefit.
Yours truly,
H. b. GRIMSHAW,
Superintendent.
The above letters was received yes
terday by Mr.. Everett, agent of the
Seaboard here.
The tone of the letter is very
gratifying to the people of Ameri-
Gus and especially to the business
men.
The Seaboard has been great
factor in the upbuilding of the city
in the past Its shops here, by THEN
employment of a large number OF
skilled and we'll paid mechanics, have
been instrumental in bringing here
and giving steady employment to {
large number of desirable citizens
Unfortunately during the present yeal
number of these citizens have beer
required to remove to Jacksonville
and others have been compelled tC
seek employment in other lines here
through the lack of work at the
shops.
Americus is ans important point
on the Seaboard Many of it engi
neers, conductors and firemen live
here, and it is the largest single
employer of labor in the city. Nat
urally the business interests of Am
ericus are intensely interested il
every movement made by the off.
cials of the Seaboard There has beer
much anxiety as result of the
diminished labor at the shops and
the rumors that have been afloat o1
further decreases in labor there.
The assurances from Supt Grim.
shaw will be received with pleasure
by ALL It is certainly to be hoped that
conditions will speedily permit of the
increase of the force at the shops
and that every yestige of loca
uneasiness will be removed. Ameri
Gus is just preparing for a great ad
vance movement and such a move
ment would receive a serious checl
| if the Seaboard was to cripple the
shops here. Supt Grimshaws letter
indicates that there is no such idea
and that as business generally inn
proves Americus may expect th'
shops to take on their old time activ
ity and become as potent factor :
/ the business life of the city as the!
have ever been.
Americus has never been honoret
by visit from the receivers or tn
head officials of the Seaboard. Busi
ness men here would be pleased if
were possible to meet them and Sc
cure that personal acquaintanceshi
that means so much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

needs for its furnishing purposes. The
ladies connected with the Library
are all energetic and devoted to the
cause, and some method of procuring
the required funds will be adopted
that will undoubtedly soon bring it
into the treasury.
The completion and opening of
these two buildings will mean much
for the life of Americus. The Y NJ.
C. A. will furnish delightful rooms
where the young and older, men of
the community, and the growing boys
as well, can find ample intellectual
and physical recreation. No more
popular institution exists in any city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

ing rooms will be popular with all,
the lecture hall above can be utilized
for entertainment of an intellectual
nature during the winter months, and
the building as whole will become
associated with much that is best
in the life of the city. 1t is propos-
ed, and it will probably be carried
out, that the Library arrange
next winter for a course of lectures
on popular subjects. This in con-
junction with musical course, such
as that provided by Mrs. Wheatley
and Miss Annie May Bell this winter,
would add materially to the social life
of the city.
Considering the popular uses to
which these two buildings are to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

be put, the vast benefit they will be
to the entire community, it is prob
able that the coming year will find
a hearty response to their financial
needs. Certainly Americus cannot
afford to let these two magnificent
public structures remain closed after
they are finished, merely because
they are not furnished Both enter
prises deserve, and undoubtedly will
receive, the hearty sympathetic sup
port of the public and prompt res
ponse should be made to the appeals
that will be presented during 1909
for money wherewith to equip them
for their great work
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
Mr.. DAVIS THE CASHIER
BANK OF FLLAVILLE

Mr.. H. Cleye Davis has just been
appointed to the position of cashier
of the Bank of Ellaville, and will
remove with his family from Ameri-
Gus at once to enter upon his new du-
ties there. Mr.. Davis is a thorough
accountant and the management Of
the bank is fortunate in securing his
services as cashier. For some time
past Mr.. Davis has been accountant
for the Americus Railway & Light
Co.. and will be succeeded in that
capacity by Mr.. R. L. Rawlston Mr..
Philo Smith, who has been in charge
of the Ellaville bank since the death
of former Cashier Walters, will so
to Birmingham, it is understood, ears
ly in January to take position
there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
ENGINEER is FIRED AT
BY TRAMP, he SAYS

Night Engineer Arlington, at the
pumping station, has punctured
arm as the result, he states of an en-
counter with tramp The tourist
strolled into the warm engine room
late at night and requested permis-
sion to take snooze. When this
privilege was refused the disguised
millionaire pulled a gun and perfor-
ated the engineer, inflicting a flesh
wound. The police went down to the
pumping station but could find no
evidence of the genus trampus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18

Nothing in town that
compares with the um-
brelIas at Bell, the jew
eIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-18
RYLANDER SHOE CO.
Suggestions for the Mans
Christmas Remembrance

Fancy Neck Ties in Xmas boxes.
Fancy and plain Handkerchiefs in boxes.
Soft comfortable Mufflers.
Dress Gloves in all colors and finishes.
Smoking Jackets in the newest STYLES and
materials.
Comfortable House Slippers to slip on after
the days work
Suspenders that's good point, for man
loves nice Suspender.
Shirts, fancy and plain. We've so many that
you'll have to look at them to get am
idea of what they are. Among them
are the famous "Manhattans." He knows
Some new Hats that nobby and espec-
tally good.
There are others, but we said we were
merely suggesting, and the above will
give you an idea Of what we have
It's the early bird that catches
the worm and the early shopper
that picks up the better things for
presents.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-10-02
LIVES OF no LOST IN
ALASKAN SR|PWRECK
Star of Bengal Is Broken to Pieces
on the Shore of Coronation
Island.
RESCUERS SAVE n PEOPLE.
Two of Grew Reach Land and Make
Vain Effort to Operate
Life Line.

One hundred and ten out of a total
of 1877 persons aboard the cannery ship
Star Of Bengal were drowned last Sun
day afternoon when the vesse Twas torn
from the hold of protecting tugs and
dashed ashore at Helm Point, off the
Alaskan coast, at the southeast end of
Coronation Island.
The news was brought to Wrmgel
by the tug Hattie Gage, Captain Farrer.
which carried the survivors, twenty
seven in all. The survivors before leav-
ing Coronation Island, buried the
bodies Of fifteen white men on the
beach.
The cable ship Burnside, which left
for the scene of the wreck at midnight
Monday, as SOC as the news of the
week vas received, returned the fol-
lowing evening with the Information
that the Star Of Bengal was a total
loss, only the ends of the masts show
ing above water.
Cast Ashore in Driving Rain.
The ship was being lowed to sea from
the Wrangel cannery by tile tugs Hattie
Gage and Kayak. Captain Farrer of
the Hattie Gage gives the following ac-
count of the disaster:
"As we came within reach of the
gale We could see we were making lee
way, and drifting toward Coronation
Island. Tho Kayak was light and could
do nothing. The Hattie Gage could not
handle the ship alone. At 4 o'clock the
Ss,,, - D,,,~1 l,seS-1 lo -~,-N-
| blight and we could see land On both
! sides abreast. We sounded and found
eight fathoins.
|. 1--WE could see the vessel dimly by
the PHOSPHORUS dark rocks that were
all around. We cut the towline and
steamed out into open water, but could
not see anything in the driving rain
except one blue light burning on the
ship. The storm increased and the
tugs steamed to Shipley Bay, twenty
six miles away"
Survivors Tell of Struggle.
Survivors Muir and Olson said the
Ship sank about 8 o'clock after break
ing into three pieces. The surf was
full of salmon cases and gasoline
drums. ..r.
Muir says he and Olson got a boat
off and went ashore through the wreck
sc. They helped several ashore and
pulled Captain Wagner out Of the
wreckage. He could not speak. The
brooches buoy was rugged to a tree, but
the ship was swaying SO that the line
was alternately loose and tight, making
Its use impossible.
The ships books and papers were
found on the beach. One man had
matches and a fire was built with kero-
sene from the wreck. The fire saved
the lives of the survivors, as It kept
them from freezing.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-10-02
CONVERTED CANNIBAL RACE.

Result OF Ono MissiOnnry's Work
Among Mnn-Enters OK ApninE.
Some people assert, and, perhaps,
believe, that there is no such thing as
disinterested benevolence. But the his
tory of the world contains very many
proofs to the contrary. There 10 a case
of recent occurrence that ought TO set
tie the question for all time to come,
says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Fifty-fve years ago Hiram Bingham
| was graduated from Yale, being one
of the class Of 1853, which has made
itself felt in the world to an unusual
degree. He was born in Honolulu and
his parents were among the mission
aries who changed q nation of canni-
| balls into decent Christian people in
an Incredibly short time. The son was
a chip of the old block and sought a
field where he could follow b exam
| Ele Of his illustrious father.
Five thousand miles southwest OF
San Francisco lie the Gilbert Islands.
This man and his young wife went
there in 1857 and settled down to see
What could be done for them. The
dwellers in Apaing, the island they Sc
| lected, were 10000 In number, and
| were a sullen, cruel and treacherous
| lot, fond of war, and also Of eating
their prisoners.
Mr.. Bingham first reduced their glib
/! berlsh to a tangible and written form
and then gradually taught them in
that language, and, by daily example,
the WAYS of civilization and religion,
He and his wife wrote various books
for their use and instruction, includ-
ing a complete dictionary, and won
their love and confidence.
More than this, many of them be-
came teachers and missionaries them
selves to their people and nearly all
the inhabitants of that large island be-
came and are completely and radically
changed. All their heathenish customs
and beliefs are gone and they are as
happy and contented a race as they
formerly were wretched and useless.
Recently they celebrated the semi
centennial of their reformation, and
amon other interesting events they
prepared and sent to Mr.. Bingham a
touching md affecting tribute of their
appreciation Of the man who had res
cued them put Of a Of duty alone.
HIS long residence in that unhealthy
climate had broken him down, so that
he was compelled to return to Homo
lulu, where he still lives In the happy
consciousness Of having well served his
Master and his fellow-men, but with
out earthly reward or the expectation
of It.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-10-02
A AND INDUSTRY.

Minneapolis health officers have con-
fscated a large quantity of milk from
local dealers, claiming it was not in fit
condition for food.
La Crosse, Wis, business men have
subscribed $500 to aid the national rivers
and harbors congress in its campaign for
the improvement of inland waters.
Fargo business men are figuring on
building a trolley line from Fargo to Dill.
manth, a new suburb created by the
Northern Pacific railroad for shops and
yards.
Montana mine operators and workers
are holding a joint convention In Helena
to adjust the wage scale for the ensuing
year. The operators desire to make a
cut in wages, but this the miners will re.
sist.
The receivers of tile Pillsbury-Wash-
burn company will keep the mills going.
Piilsbury "a" mill is running on full time
and "B" mill will start in a few days.
The court has authorized the payment Of
employees.
A fight for better railroad rates has
been opened by North Dakota wholesalers
and jobbers, and at the request of the
commercial clubs Of Fargo and elsewhere.
North Dakotans allege discrimination by
railroads in favor of Twin City jobbera
and wholesalers, and insist on being given
q square deal.
A conference dealing with mining con-
ditions existing in the United States and
the great number of fatalities resulting
from mine accidents, is being held in
P~ittsburg. Victor Watteyne, chief of the
Belgian department of mines, is confer.
ring with Charles Palm of the United
States geological survey, and j. W. Paul,
chief of the department of mines of West
Virginia.
At Sedalia, Mo-, six hundred employees
Of the Missouri Pacific shops who have
been working on part time since the be
ginning of the financial stringency will
resume on full time.
II. e.. Becker, one of the best known
civil and construction engineers in the
United States, dropped dead at the West
Tunnel camp of the st. Paul pass, neaY
Taft, Mont, aged 90 years. Under the
direction of Mr.. Becker, the Pacific ex-
tension of the Great Northern railroad
was constructed. He was at one tims
chief engineer for the Montana Central.
According to the statement of one OF
the prominent coal men who is heavily
interested in Wyoming mines, there will
be a great suspension Of work on all
Wyoming coal mines shortly after the
,irst Of the month. Trouble between mine
owners and miners will bring on a strike
A company has been organized at La
mont, Mich, to make pearl buttons. II
has been Incorporated under the name
Of the Wolverine Pearl Button Company.
Nearly 100 men are engaged in fishing for
clans along Grand river, between Lamont
and Grand Haven, and the industry has
become an important OF. Thousands OF
dollars worth of clans are now taken M
nuaIly from the bottni- of the stream.