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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
We DDING IN PLAINS ON
SUNDAY OF INTEREST
Miss hi Ier and Mr.. Jtn-
ningS United.

Plains was the scene of an inter
esting and pretty home wedding or
Sunday afternoon when Miss Eula
Hitler and Mr. Lott Jennings were
thus united The rites We're sol
emnized at the residence of the
brides father, Judge j. l. Hitler, the
officiating minister being her bro
ther. Rev. William Hitler, of Colum-
bia, s. c. The impressive ceremony
was witnessed by quite a large as
sembIage OF relatives and friends of
the young couple, who Joined in
showering sincerest congratulations
and good wishes upon them. The
pretty bride is one of the most ac-
compIished and charming young
ladies of that little city and admired
among a wide circle of friends. Mr..
jennings is a substantial young plan
Ter and esteemed among all for his
sterling worth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
ALL JUMPED ON JOHN.
THEN GUN WENT OFF
Stdthdm Was Released on
Bond.

John Statham, the negro who pull
yerized his beloved mother-in-laN
with shotgun out on the Goodwin
place during little family reunion
has been released from Jail on bond
According to Statham's story the re-
united family mounted him as one
man, with that renowned family ag-
itator, the motherin-law, on top OF
the heap, as usual 1t was a free fight
Statham states, with his wife's rela-
tives punched against him and the
mother-in-law leading the martial
host to the slaughter of the dociie
son-in-law. AS the seething mass OF
struggling humanity fell out of the
door Statham's shotgun went off, he
says, and the mother-in-law was so
unfortunate as to catch the whole
load. So states Statham, it is stated
and the clouds enveloping the fracas
will not be lifted until court con-
venes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
A CAUTION TO BIKERS
WHO WHEEL ON WALKS
Must DismOunt Upon Meet.
ing Anyone

Two or three cases were disposed
of in police court yesterday wherein
the defendants were charged with
riding bicycles upon the sidewalks
out in the residence portion of the
city In each case a fine of $3.50 was
assessed. The regulations governing
bicycle riding are very simple and
easily remembered. Within the fire
limits, usually the distance of two
blocks from the business centre of
the city, riding upon the payements
IS prohibited altogether. Beyond the
red pests marking the fire limits
wheelmen may ride upon the side
walks, but they are required to dis
mount upon meeting or passing any
pedestrian. 1t was violation of this
latter provision that resulted in the
fning of two young men yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
MANY DECLINE TO PAY
TAX ON NIGH" BEER
Dealers in AmeriCuS Have
All Paid.

While Americus nigh beer" deal
ers have all paid their state tax of
5000 and $500 for the year 1903, there
are Gthv. Hundreds G: others-who
have paid not a penny of the tax.
Moreover, the tax FOR 1909 will be
due Friday, January 1st. as it is pay
able in advance, and the Americus
contingent vii be compelled to dig
up again. Vigorous steps will be ta-
ken during the present week to round
up the near-beer dealers doing busi-
ness in the state, for the purpose of
compelling the special tax levied un-
der the Wise act The authorities it,
is stated, are not satisfied with re-
turns SO far received by reason of
the law. Unless they improve the
hopes for a large fund with which
to carry out plans for the new peni-
Tertiary system will be only partially
realized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
OFFICERS ARE SLOW IN
MAKING THEIR BONDS
Elections May Be Required
Shortly.

Sumter county officials have all
made their bonds and received COM
missions for the new year beginning
with Friday, but officials of other
counties have been negligent in this
regard, it seems, Unless the bonds
of 6S tax collectors and 81 tax receiv-
ers who have not been heard from
by the comptroller generafsar on file
at the state caI3tol by Jan. 1st, that
number of county offices may be de-
clared vacant and new elections or
dered by the governor Some claim
that it is mandatory on the governors
part to order those offices vacated
in case those regularly elected have
not supplied the proper bonds by the
time the terms, begin, which is the
first of the year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
GOOD TINES IN 1909.
Chicago Financiers, However, Think
Betterment Win Be Gradual.

Chicago Dispatch to the N. Y Herald
There is general agreement among
the leading financiers and heads of
the large establishments in Chicago
that the year 1909 will be one of gen
eral and great prosperity. With po-
litical uncertainty removed by the
national election business men see
little to fear and much to hope for in
the prospect of legislation.
Some leading Chicago houses state
that the purchasing power of the
farming classes has increased so
greatly that it more than compen-
safes for the loss purchasing power
by the manufacturing class.
That there has been a gradual but
certain Improvement in business gem
orally in the last six months of the
year is generally agreed in the busi-
ness world The national election of
November diappointed enthusiasts
who expected an immediate resump-
ton of unparalleled activity that ex-
listed in the first six or eight months
of 1907. But to the more sober minds
among the leaders of industry a
boom period is not desirable.
QO lOb lOOh lOA o1Ay MAJ hOd IA
crease in business Immediately fol-
lowing January / next" said Ernest
A Hamill, president of the Corn Elk
change National Bank. Our crops
have been good and are bringing good
] prices. Upon them, of course, rests
j the continued prosperity of our coun-
! try. Our farmers have enjoyed fol
several years abundant crops and are
in excellent financial condition. In
deed, you might now say that they
are the bankers of the country fol
they have money to loan.
Under the conditions | have men
toned | do not see how we can fail t.
have continued improvement in al
lines of business during the comm,
year, but such Improvement mus
come gradually. and will, therefore
be of a more healthy character"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
Mr.. PASCHAL is GOING
SOON TO GREENVILLF

Mr. wv r. Paschal will leave Am
ericus this week for Greenville, Mer-
iwether county, where he will be
superintendent of county roads. For
several years Mr.. Paschal was sup
erintendent of county roads in Sum
ter, and it is due to his labors and ex-
cellent ability as an experienced
road builder that our county now
has such splendid roads-the equal
of those of any county in southern
Georgia. While in charge of the road
gang here Mr.. Paschal wrought 6
wonderful change in conditions and
gave to the county a fine system Of
public highways. Meriwether county
is fortunate in securing his services
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
RICHARD W. JOHNSON is
DEAD IN MACON

Macon, Dec. 29.-Richard Wilson
Johnston, son of the late ]. Marshall
Johnston. died this morning at the
residence on Georgia avenue after a
lingering illness of two years. He
was vice president and director in
both the American National and the
Home Savings Banks and was di-
rector in the Lamar, Taylor and
Railey Drug Company, the Bibb Man
ufacturing Company, and the South
ern States Life Insurance Company
of Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
COILS TO BIRMINGHAM
TO ENTER BUSINESS

Mr. T. E. Mitchell leaves this morn
ing for Birmingham, where he will
make headquarters in future, being
Connected with the Liquid Carbonic
Co. Mr.. Mitchell has resided severa
years in Americus, and his many
friends here will wish him success il
his new field Mrs Mitchell anC
children, who are still in Massachu
sets, will join him in Birmingham
early i'll the new year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
FIRE STARTS ON ROOF
But LOSS is LIGHT

The fire trucks were called yester-
day to the residence of Mr.. A. B.
Howard, on Prince street. where a
small blaze upon the shingle roof
threatened damage for a few mo-
ments. The little blaze was extin-
guished without turning on the wa
ter, and no material loss resulted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
WANTS new FEATURES
HERE FOR THEATRE

Manager Dudley of the opera
house went to Columbus yesterday to
look over the field there and secure,
possibly. new features for his play
house here, to be shown along with
moving pictures. Mr.. Dudley wishes
to secure a good comedian and sever
al vaudeville features for presenta-
tion here shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
Plans to Begin Her Studies

Arrangements have been made by
Miss EIkins to begin the serious work
of study in the Homeopathic General
Hospital at Second and N. streets
in this city, on Monday week She
has employed a passed professional
nurse to be her mentor and guide in
the early steps of the course which
she is to take. This nurse, woman
of high professional attainments and
good breeding, will, it is understood,
practically become one of Senator
Elkins family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30

All former prices viii be resumed
after this week, except in Ready-t0
Wear Department, where we expect
to make sensational prices until all
Reft overs are cleaned up. Come this
week for special prices.
SO-3t PINKSTON co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30
is GOING TO
BE MOVED OFF PARK

The heavy concrete basin surround
ing the long-abandoned spray foun
tain in the old hotel park is being
broken up and the fountain will be
removed as an obstruction from the
Government building site. Years ago
when the hotel park was maintained
as a public pleasure ground, the foun-
tain was a source of pleasure to nun
dreds who frequented the pretty little
park AS the fountain is still in good
repair it is possible that it may be
set up again in some other part OF
the city.
We promise that this slaughter pen
will not be nuisance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30

We will want Is ugly men, y girls
old or young, good looking ones
preferred.) You need not object to
working in our slaughter pen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30

We insist that this slaughter pen
will be conducted absolutely on ii
clean basis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30

Don't be misled; this slaughter pen
will be of more Yalue to yOu than all
others combined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30

When this slaughter pen opens
come early and get some Of The
best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-30

This sIaughtering pen will be a
friend to the IabOring man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
HOLY CROSS OPENS.

Moses 18th annual Sept sale.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
NEW SOUTHERN MAGAZINE.
Charter Granted by Virginia-To
Represent Whole South.

A charter has been issued by the state
of Virginia for the publication in Rich
mond of the Southern Literary Messen-
ger. The following gentlemen are the in
generators: DR.. w. w. Phelan of Chat
tanoosa, Tenn. president; l.. S. Smyth.
secretary and treasurer, and Alfred Il.
Williams of Richmond. The name of the
company is The Southern Literary Mes
senger, Incorporated. An office has been
esta blished in Richmond.
The maximum amount of capital stock Is
placed at 100000 and the minimum at
$1,000 divided into shares of $40 each.
Well known and influential business men
and writer's from every southern state are
behind the scheme. The Incorporation
was effected after the Endorsement of the
enterprise by the Richmond Chamber OF
Commerce as "a business proposition COM
handing the serious attention of the bust
ness community" and one which would
promise substantial profit to investors
II Is the intention to make the Messenger
d modern monthly magazine of the best
character and representative popular
production in every sense
IL VIII be devoted to contributions by
the best southern authors and focus atten-
ton on southern literature The men be-
hind the movement are said to be resolved
TO place IL on a firm financial basis II
VIII be, II is said. the only modern month
~ magazine representing and controlled
by the entire south. and in a position to
hold Its own IN competition with northern
periodicals. II is believed that about the
first OF the year the Messenger will make
its bow for public favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
Columbia.

That rollicking, lovable, whole souled
prince of Irish 1ovemakers, Shaun the
Post. with Andrew Mack in the role Of
laughed last night and his
audience laughed with him. Rarely does
a play give such an actor such opportuni-
ties as does the Celtic classic "Arrah-na-
Pogue.'' and Mr.. Macks audience went
the whole road with him. This popular
actor of Irish roles and singer Of sweet
songs is a master Of stagecraft. In the
harmony of his performance last night
there were no discordant notes Supported
by an admirable company, with a fine
vehicle for it's activities, the program
never Jagged and the audience was kept
buoyed up to the end. Miss Mary Nash,
as Arrah Meelish. was an Irish colleen
for lad to be breaking his heart over"
Miss Mildred Beverly. Miss Alice Gilmore
Daniel Gilfether Daniel Jarrett. Arthur
Jarrett, T. F.. Jackson. 7. F. O'Maley, d.
Baker, j. Hayes. G. Parr. j. Davies and
F. ]. Boyle all acquitted themselves
creditably. Mr.. Macks sweet singing Of
his new songs was received with well
merted applause. The Heart of the
Rose" was the hit of the evening, while
the Mack arrangement of THE Wearing
of the Green" with a chorus OF twenty
voices, was a revelation to everybody
'Finnegan and His Flute" a rollicking
Irish song, was well received. In the audi
ence were many members of the Ancient
Order of HibernianS, who, during the
evening. presented Mr.. Mack with flowers
This was done in recognition of his great
services to the Irish drama and to Irish
music. The play Is a story of a kind of
Irish Mercutia. a splendid. self sacrificing
fellow, who faces death to screen a friend
but is rescued by the arrival of the
proper person and the proper papers at
the proper time. Shakespeare killed his
Mercutio, but Boucicault lets Shawn live
to marry his Arrah and be happy ever
after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
School Books, Second Hand and New.
Lowdermilk G. Co., 1926 F st.-Advt.
FIERMOSCA AT BALTIMORE.
Italian Cruiser Will Be Visited by
Countrymen From Washington.

The Italian cruiser Ettore Fiermosca.
which is paying visit to Baltimore, was
at this city about two years ago and
spent a week or longer at anchor in the
harbor.
A large number of the Italian colony in
this city during the stay of the ship at
Baltimore will so to that city to visit her.
The F'iermosca came to Baltimore from
Halifax, and dropped anchor in Baltimore
harbor Sunday evening.
Can't tSanisias Lorecchio is first in
command, with Capt. Ernesto Duca in
command of the cruiser. The officers of
the staff are:
I.ieutenants-Renato Senigallia, MauriZin
Che, Piero Torrgiani and Ricardo Paila-
DIM.
Junior Observation-Disclosures Ginori, Mario
Tunio Angelo Ginocchietti and Leopold
Strobino.
Officers of marine guard -Lione Martina
Iii Cornigliano and Hario Vistt
Captain of engineers-Louigi Oltremonti.
Paymaster-Ignazio Bono.
Surgeon-Artura Mensa.
Junior lieutenants of engineers-EssardO
Maresca Vito Labate and Edoardo Bid-
Setti.
The Fiermosca is a steel twin-screw
cruiser. with two tunnels built in Leg
AZ feet . inches beam and 10 feet inches
mean draft, and is driven by two com
mound engines Her complement is sOS
men all told. Her battery comprises two
ten-inch rifles in barbette. six sx-inch
in broadside and five twelve FOUNDERS,
besides subcaliber pieces used for salutng
and drill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
New National.

PLAYS of Washington life produced in
Washington face a handicap peculiar to
the locale. Dramatists who have attempt
ed this character of play have frequently
been brought to realize that "a prophet Is
not without honor save in his own coun-
try" Most of them have been without
honor in any country. There never has
been real play of real Washington life.
The audience that witnessed the initial
performance of A Gentleman from Mis-
sssippi'' last night at the New National
Theater became subconsciously. with the
rise of the curtain, self-appolnted critics
on the uui Vive to see themselves as others
see them-and affirm or deny the realism
of the presentation. By the middle of the
second act they were content TO forget
their critical attitude. and applauded the
comedy of the play. even when 1t versed
upon the farce. They came perhaps Ito
scott and they remained to laugh. They
left with that satisfying feeling of having
seen an enjoyable performance. The
question of the plays realism had become
a minor matter. 1t pleased the audience.
1t should do even more in the prov
nceS.
The plot is evolved from the machina
tions of two senator's, who have been so
long in Washington that they forget there
is a United States of America and the
efforts of the new senator from MISSISSIPPI
nj to tread the crooked and narrow way
of politics with honest steps. The con-
spirators regard him as easy picking
The Mssissippian's son. eager to enhance
the family Inheritance, secretly invests
portion of his fathers money in lands in
his native state. which he hopes will in
crease in value owing to the expected pas
sage of a certain bill to establish naval
ba Sc at that point. The senator from Mis-
sissippi favors the bill. A congressman
from Mississippi. in love with the ambi-
tious elder daughter Of the senator in
vests her inheritance in the same project.
who somehow nave GS
caped the muckrakers. are also heavily
involved in the land deal. All the con-
spirators work to insure t..e senator's vot-
ing for the bill. His young secretary
learns of their ma chinations and seeks to
prevent his employer from becoming a
mere cat's-paw. but the eldest daughter.
in whom he is interested. persuades him
that the senator is also in the deal for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
WOUNDED IN THE ARM.
Walter Scott Narrowly Escapes Sc
rious Accident at Pinev Point.

Walter Scott, aged eighteen years. the
son of y. r. Scott a business man of
Anacostia, whose residence is on Nichols
avenue. returned to his home yesterday
after passing his vacation a Piney Point
his right arm disa bled for the time being
through the accidental discharge of a
breech-loading shotgun at the point last
Friday.
In company with his father and a num-
Der of friends the young man was visit
ing at the point and the day named he
went out on the lake in boat for the
purpose of hunting for plover carrying
with him the shotgun which was loaded
with duck shot. His quest for game be-
ing unsuccessful young Scott returned
TO the shore and left his boat. After
stepping out he reached for his gun which
he proceeded TO draw toward him muzzle
foremost. AS he did SO the gun struck
one of the seats in the boat and was dis
charged.
The load of shot tore through the boys
arm near the elbow. AS it happened the
load barely escaped the young mans body
DR.. X. A. Pyles of Anacostia was with
with the party and medical aid was rem
dered. The boy was given every atten-
ton and il was not deemed necessary that
he return before the time set for the re-
turn of the party, which was yesterday
When the boy reached home the first
1ntimation was received by his mother
and his friends in Anacostia that he had
been wounded, narrowly escaping serious
consequences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
Chase's.

The applause of the several acts at
Chase's last night was generous and evil
denced the appreciation of their merit.
This was especially SO with 1.-The" Quar-
tet, composed of Mcdonald, Ellis, Nc
kenna and Wood, all of them good sing
ers with good selections. Not far be-
hind in popular favor were Barry and
Wolford. in song hits, and Rosaire and
Doretto. as THE Captain and the Sailor
in Fo'castle Foolishness." The Picquays
are clever acrobats and their performance
was novel and entertaining. Harry Bur-
goyne. the London character comedian
also had his admirers. Two sketches were
presented. one entitled Marriage in
Motor Car" by S. Miller Kent & Co, the
other THE Idol of the Hour" by Vlr-
gina Harned and company Virginia
Harmed was of course very good and so
indeed were Margaret Gordon and Shell
ley Hull, who assisted her. but the act is
brief and the climax hardly satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
Academy of Music,

That great hero, Buffalo Bill. pos
sessed apparently of eternal youth. DEM
onstrated last night to the Academy Of
Music audience that the winning of the
west was fraught with danger and pune
tuated with hairbreadth escapes. The
stage was full of Indians and seven-shoot-
ers more than half the time. There were
fights in constant progress: not conven-
tional stage fights, but contests in which
real muscle was employed When Buffalo
Bill. in the first act. struggled desperately
with two full-blooded Indians and finally
killed them both with his hands. the APP
plause began in a little ripple and finally
burst in storm of handclapping and
cheers that seemed to last five minutes
The story deals with the historical oc
currences which led up to the tragic
death of Gen. Custer. The band of real
Indians is interesting. and the two come
dams manage to get many laughs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
HALE Is OPTIMISTIC.
Tennessee Representative Says There
Is Too Much Republican Apathy

Representative Nathan W Hale OF
Tennessee, passed through Washington
yesterday on his way 10 Knoxville. He
Stopped here long enough Ia transact some
business al the pension bureau with Act
ing Commissioner Davenport
He says he went Ia New York several
days ago and conferred with both the
republican national campaign committee
and the congres sional campaign commit
tee. He was invited To- daliver addresses
in several states, but he informed the
committees that the Tennessee repuhli-
cans were making "A long pull, a strong
pull and pun all together" with \ view
of carrying the state for Taft and Sher-
man. be- ideS electing congressman. He.
therefore. explained that he Intended 10
devote his energies To his own state. where
the prospects of republican success are
rosy
Representative Hale spoke in praise
OF recent cartoon in The Evening Star
piciuring the political leaders endeaNor-
ing To arouse old Gen. Apathy To a
state OF activity. He said the cartoon
told truthful story without words.
voters. Mr.. Hale remarked. What is
needed is bad scare 10 Brighten them
into life and action.
Let us hope the republican voters VIII
soon be badly scared and our party will
then roll up one of its oldtime mighty ma
iorities."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
Visitors in the CITY.

The following visitors to Washington
registered today at The Star office:
Mi John J. Henry. New York.
Mr. William s. Wright and Mr.. j. H.
s. Nolker. Ogden, Utah.
City. Utah.
Mr. John T. Roberts. Mr.. l.. s Roberts
and Mr. j. H Smith. New Castle, Ky.
MIR J. A Moesker and Mr.. T.. l.. Bar
ton. Cincinnati. Ohio.
Mr. NJ l.. Forsythe, Kentucky.
Mr.. and Mrs. w G. Weatherly. Rome,
Ga.
Mr George W. Sidman. Philadelphia.
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helmer w. Tate New
York.
Mr. and Mrs +. H. Crombie. Iilwau-
kee. Wis.
Miss Gertrude L. Gates. Norfolk, Va.