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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
MAYORS OF GEORGIA IN
MEETING AT ALBANY
Session Will Be important
throughout.

Americus, doubtless, viii be repre-
sented at the annual meeting of the
League of Georgia Municipalities,
which assemblies in Albany early in
October. This information has just
been given out by President J. A.
Sims of Richland, and is of general
interest throughout the State.
AS is known, the League is COM
posed of the mayors and members of
councils of all cities, towns and viii
lagos in the State. 1t has for it's OBJ
ject that collation. and dissemination
of all information touching municipal
matters. The mayor of a city that is
member of the League, can, for q
two-cent stamp, secure any informa-
ton desired on paving, waterworks,
light plants, sidewalks and everything
connected with municipalities.
President Sims desires to make the
next meeting a success in every way
any Albany will do all that a live,
progressive city can do to entertain
the visitors.
Usually the League meets in June,
but owing to the sickness of the
president, and the general desire on
the part OF the members to meet la
ter in the year, when there is every
probability of having larger atten-
dance, it has been decided to hold the
meeting in October.
The last meeting was held in
Athens and it was voted to be one
of the most enjoyable of all but AL
bany, after hard fight, having secur-
ed the meet for this year, promised to
do even better than Athens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
INCREASE IN WORK AT
SHOPS IN AMERICUS
Expected With Beginning of
Fall Traffic.

While there is no rush of repair
work at this season in the Americus
shops of the Seaboard Railway. q
resumption of business along all
lines is anticipated there with the
expected early increase in freight
traffic. During the summer months
work in the shops here has been re-
duced to the minimum, while many of
the machinists and other employees
have been laid off to the end of reduc-
ing operating expenses. With the ad-
vent of the busy season many Of these
employees will probably be restored
as their services are required Loco
motives are to be overhauled and
the roads equipment generally put
in best condition for the rush reason.
Mr.. Elam Mauk, who recently sue
ceeded to the responsible position of
general foreman of the Americus
shops, is putting the plant in trim
for the fall demands upon it. Nh.
Mauk was for seven or eight years
roundhouse foreman here, and bis
appointment is a merited recognition
of his valued services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
LOVERS UNITED BY
SIGHT OF HANDWRITING

Hagerstown, Md, Aug. 5.-(SpeciaD
Mrs. Sarah J. Longnecker, a veal
thy widow, who lived many years at
Boonsboro, has just had romantic
marriage Sixteen years ago, when
she was Miss Sarah S. Smith, she at
tended President Cleveland's inaugu-
ration and met Alexander Brown Wal
ker, of Linden n. G.
They fell in love at first sight,
and within a few hours were engaged.
For three years they corresponded
daily Then they had a lovers quar-
rel Miss Smith married another
suitor, William Longnecker, but
Walker remained single and in ig
norance of the man his sweetheart
married.
Two years ago Longnecker died, and
Mrs. Longnecker found herself pos
sessed of several valuable farms,
which she advertised for sale. One
day she received a letter from Walker
who had no idea he was writing to
his old sweetheart, and who inquired
about the farms.
She replied, and Walker imagined
he recognized the handwriting, which
was reminiscent of days of long ago,
when daily letters were exchanged.
He wrote and asked Mrs Longneck-
er if he is not the Sarah S. Smith
of old times.
She admitted her identity. A re-
newal of the old love ties and speedy
marriage followed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
ADDED FOUR BALLS TO
THE STOCK IN CITY
Cotton Sold in AmeriCuS at
Good Price.

Four bales of the new crop cotton
received at Parker's warehouse yes
terday morning brought the top price
of the market, 10 11-2 cents all round.
One lot of three bales came from
Mr.. G M. Eldridges plantation, while
the fourth came from E. S. Ferguson
& Son, at DeSoto This gives Ameri-
Gus a total of eleven new bales to
date against big cipher at this date
last year, the first bale of 1907 crop
arriving on August 9th. By that date
this season Americus will probably
have fifty bales as considerable cotton
is expected to arrive tomorrow and
Saturday Drought over the county
is causing the bolls to open rapidly,
and doing great damage to the grow
ing crop A general rain right now
would prove of inestimable value to
farmers and save them thousands Of
dollars in crop losses which now ap-
pear to be unavoidable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
TIGERS HAD LUNCH ON
A BUNCH FROM ALBANY
Same Result as in Former
Games.

When the Tiger team here finished
with the Albany ball team yesterday
the writing upon the score board re-
sembled a legend in ancient history
50 familiar was it. The score stood 10
to in favor of Americus, reminding
one Of the scores the Champs made
throughout the season whenever they
tackled Albany. Fort and Hooks made
up the Tiger battery, with Fleetwood
and Remsen doing the stunt for the
visitors. The Albany contingent has
telegraphed home for help and a
stronger team will try the Tigers here
this afternoon. A good audience
should see this game The Tigers play
fine ball, and they sorely need the
patronage that should be accorded
them today. These young fellows have
played twenty or twenty-five games
this season and lost only one-a rat
Ting fine record indeed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
AFFAIR IN LEE COUNTY
Is HEARD IN AMERICUS
Interesting Case is Before
the Court.

Judge z. A. Littlejohn heard al
chambers court yesterday an interest
ing case originating in Lee county
wherein charges are preferred against
the county treasurer, Dan G. Hall
certain citizens seeking to secure his
removal from office.
The charges preferred, it is un-
derstood, include the alleged mutila-
ton of records, such as removing
pages from the treasurers books and
failure to make report to the grand
jury of all money received.
Another allegation is that of having
charged certain commissions not al
lowed by law.
The hearing before Judge Little
john excited considerable interest, anG
a large number of the substantial cit
-izens of Lee county were in atten-
dance here
1t is understood that Mr.. Hall, in
his statement, asserted that other
officials of the county had acted in
somewhat similar manner as charged
to himself in the collection of exces-
sive commissions
He denied any intentional wrong
doing in the acts charged, and made
quite clear statement in defense of
himself
Mr.. Hall is represented by Judge
H. L. Long of Leesburg, and Col.
Jesse w. Walters of Albany, while the
plaintiff side is represented by Col.
c. H Beazley, of Leesburg and Shipp
& Sheppard, of Americus, a very
able array of legal counsel.
The entire morning was taken up i'll
the hearing of the case, Judge Little
john reserving his decision therein
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
NEW PRINCIPAL
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Prof. ". 0. Cheney. of
VaIdOSta, Chosen.

Prof w 0. Cheney was yesterday
afternoon elected by the Board of Ed
ucation to the position of Principal of
the Americus High School. The ell
ectiOn was on the first ballot and was
unanimous. More than a dozen appli-
cations were before the Board The
election was made necessary by the
resignation Of Prof. Ralph Newton,
who accepted a similar position at
Brunswick.
Prof. Cheney has been Principal of
the Valdosta schools for the past four
years and is an educator of wide ex-
perience. The Board of Education are
much pleased at the opportunity offer
ed to secure Prof Cheney for the po-
sition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
TO BUILD A DWELLING
UPON LOT ON CHURCH
A Handsome Home Planned
There.

One of the most desirable vaca t
lots on Church street, that next tie
residence of Mr.. j. w Stallings and
owned by the Bank of South Wes-
tern Georgia, was purchased yester-
day through Allen & Crockett, real
estate agents, by Miss Lula Hay to
erect a handsome dwelling .thereupon,
and plans therefor will be prepared
shortly The property fronts nearly
sixty feet on Church, with ample
depth, and brought a good round
price. This is really the only re-
naming vacant lot on Church street,
near the business centre, that was
upon the market, and the purchase
will prove an excellent investment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
SPENDING A WEEK AT
HOME IN AMERICUS

Clay Clark, who by virtue of his
height looks down upon mankind in
half the states of the Union, where he
sells Norma Martinez cigars to the
trade, is spending brief vacation OF
few days at his home in Americus.
Mr. Clark has recently returned from
the National Convention of the B. p.
o. E. at Dallas where, as the tallest
Elk in the United States he pulled
the capital prize, an honor worthily
bestowed Mr. Clark is one of the
best known travelling men in the
South, and Americus, is proud to
claim him as her "ownest own" and
welcomes his periodical visits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
TAX VALUES IN SUMTER
TO SHOW NET GAINS
Increase is Probable Over
Last Year.

Sumter county in all probability, is
going to show a substantial gain in
property values this year over that Of
1907 when the tax digest is complet-
ed and the footings ascertained. Such
is the opinion as now expressed by
those in position to know.
Tax Receiver w. R. Speer will
complete the work of compilation in
few days now, and then will the
result be known.
There is every reason for pre-
dieting an increase in values, and
none to the contrary.
The only taxable property lost to
the county since returns were made
last year are the stocks of liquors
carried by the nine saloons then in
business here, and this was not CON
siderable, it is said
To offset that small loss there are
numberless new stores and dwellings,
manufacturing plants, corporations,
ETC., not in existence last year but
which will this year bear their pro
rata of the burden, both of city and
county taxes
Then, too, land values have increas-
ed very greatly within the year. This
refers particularly to farming lands,
which now command from 60 to $40
and $40 per acre, according to quality
and location. City realty, too, has
increased in proportion, as indicated
by sales recently.
Many farms near Americus have
sold recently at $50 per acre, and the
purchasers deemed them a bargain
at that price.
These facts considered, there is
reason for the belief that Sumter
will show a very substantial increase
this year over property values as
returned last year. When Receiver
Speer completes his work the actual
figures will be published.
The tax digests of eighty-one coun-
ties, which have been received by
the comptroller general, show that
the taxable value of property has in
creased in spite of financial depres-
sion, tending to confirm the claim
that Georgia withstood the panic
better than other states.
The eighty-one counties show in
increase in valuations of $3,621 ,647
There still remain to be heard from
sixty-five counties, among them most
of the largest of the state.
These, it is believed, will increase
the net gain by many million dollars.
Fulton, Chatham, Bibb, Richmond and
Muscogee counties, where are locat-
ed the largest cities of the state, have
not yet forwarded their digests
OF the eighty-one counties heard
from fifty-six show substantial in
creases, while twenty-five show losses.
The total gain in the fifty-six ag-
gregates $6,326, ,491 and the total loss
in the twenty-five amounts to $2,704,-
S44
Among Sumters neighbors making
returns to the comptroller already
Crisp county shows a gain of $54,042
over last year. Dooly $S5,224, Webs
ter $24,158; Schley $79,S34; Marion
$75,874; while Macon county comes
up with a loss of $81,027
Colquitt shows a slump of near
$6S0000, the heaviest in the list.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
THREE new BALES ARE
& SENT IN TO LESLIE

Americus thrifty little neighbor,
Leslie, received yesterday morning
her first bale of the new cotton crop.
1t was grown by Edgar Ford, thrift
ty colored farmer who operates eight
plows upon a farm near the town
and has fine crop. Later in the
day two other bales were marketed
at the Planters Warehouse, and re-
ceipts will soon be running well
there Rain is very much needed in
the country about Leslie, and un-
less it is had within few days the
crop prospect will be materially re-
dueed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
Masonic Notice

Regular communication of NJ. B..
Council Lodge tonight Work in Eel
low Craft degree. Lodge meets
promptly at p. m. All Masons in
good standing are cordially invited
S. A. SULLIVAN,
Secretary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
TO THE PUBLIC.

Having recently purchased from
Mr.. H. P. Trimble his interest in
the News Publishing Company, / shall
endeavor to conduct the business in
a manner to bring satisfaction to all
concerned Though a native of New
York, | now stand for Georgia in
general and Americus in particular,
first, last and all the time. Special
attention will be given to the job
printing business, for which the News
Office is very well equipped. A share
of the business of Americus and
surrounding country is respectfully
solicited. G. A. AMES.
Tit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
TAYLOR STREET TO BE
GRADED AND CURBED

Taylor street between Barlow and
Rees park will be graded and curbed
by the city. A resolution to this effect
was passed by the City Council last
night Mr. Frank Sheffield and Mr..
Frank Lanier represented the resi-
dents of the street in the petition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
Barbecue Is Served Today

Savory barbecue will be served to-
day at Castleberry's restaurant Call
and be served tempting dish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07
IS
Gents
PHOTOGRAPHS

Through the month of August the accompanying cou-
pons will be redeemed Studio for their value The
30 cent coupon will apply all orders for cabinets
The 25 cent coupon will apply orders of half Dozen
This is special nducemen through the dull and
is good only Sept 1. Corner Lamar and Lee Streets
STEPHENSON'S STUDIO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07

Sentimental girls seem to like to
eat most anything but food.-N. Y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-07

There would be no fun in cussing if
your wife begged you to.-N. Y. Press.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-03
EASTERN MARKETS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK Sept 2The speculation stocks today showed
The heights
which already refrain
bidding
administered the
ninidatng
The market while
side
itself merchandise
easonable demand
subject of York exchange
fell last week s. discount and this supposed to Potend
of funds York markets the
the fail distribution.
the exchange Chicago has small discount
again There IS trace OF inward dscernibe
New York correspondents from interior banks to the
obligations The
banks several by such much than ofsetng
York
note important dimensions Money call $
strength The of
witt
OF
of left
irregular. Total sales, value $5,S12000
ed State unchanged o n
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-03
A plethora of Money

The New York circular OF Henry Ciews saws:
BY far the most important element in the
stock market just now is the world wide ease in
money. This case is not much a consequence
have us believe, although that factor can not
be ignored The present glutted condition of
the money market is chiefly attributable to the
accumulation of funds which always follows
Business activity has been at a minimum and
funds came out of boarding confidence re-
yived. These two movements caused pilfng up
OF idle funds in the banks which now hold ex-
traordnary reserves in spite of the fact that
the crop movement has begun. and that usually
currency is flowing freely TO the west and south
at this season. They also account for the record
breaking accumulation of gold in the American
and European banks more than the enormous pro-
duction of the Rand district.
What is the effect Of such an accumuls tjon
of idle funds? The owners must Inevitably seek
better employment than afforded by current low
rates on call and time money. Since confidence
though rising, is not fully restored. and caution
is necessary in making investments, credit ex-
pands slowly. Only the best borrowers and the
best proposals are welcome at the bank. Dis
elimination is still necessary; the result being
that large holders OF idle money Obliged to
invest in the better class of securities, Money
can be much more proftably employed in these
lines than in ordinary lending; good Investments
thus become scarce and the big speculator with
sn abundance of cheap money at his command is
the present stubbornness OF the market to yield
to artificial pressure; also the strong undertone
shown In the face OF unfavorable news. Cheap
money is not only powerful but under the cir
business that could be expected With the
prospect Of low rates of interest for several
months to come there Is little chance for any
important reaction in either financial or mercan-
vance or reaction is produced from causes not
yet apparent"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-03
THE STOCK MARKET
San Francisco Stock Exchange 90 Adj
tOurn the First Three Days OF
Next Week

Trading in local securities yesterday
quieter, with fewer variations Onomea sugar
was higher at $40. 60 and Pacific telephone and
telegraph common stock at SIG Sales OF bonds
light.
Business in the ComstOeks was light and
without feature Ophir closed at S2.0T, sgainss
S2.15 the day before. and Mexican at &c.
against 69c. Other changes were narrow.
With the exception of Combination Fraction,
Crackerjack gold mining company. Rawhide
Coalition and the merger" trading HghE
In the southern Nevadas The merger closed az
$780, against $6.JT the preceding day. this
being the ly-hucruatlOn OF note.
The governing board OF the San Francisco
stock exchange has decided TO adjourn the
board on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Oc
next week. following the course Of the other
local exchanges.
The annual meeting Of the California oil
exchange for the election OF officers will be
held Thursday, September 10. at 2:0a o'clock
D. N. The exchange has renominated all tas
old officers fOr election follows; William
Hlnkel. president: James E. Degan. vice presi-
dent: :7A. T. Coffin. treasurer. Joseph L King.
chairman. and L. v Doub secretary.
The California City rock company OF Marin
county has levied assessment OF 10 cents per
share, delinquent October u.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-03
Eastern livestock Market

OMAHA Sept: 2.-Cattle- Receipts. $500;
ma market slow and loc lower Western steers,
s32og5.50; Texas steers, $3@4.40 range cows
ers and feeders, $275d4. so; calves, $3@5. %;
bulls and stays, $225@3.75.
Hogs-Receipts, 6000: market steady. Heavy,
SO so; mixed 640@6.45: lights, S6.3O@
$40; pigs, S5.50@6.T5; bulk of sales, $6.40@
Sheep-Receipts. % 600: market sc lower
Yearlings. s4@4.40; wethers, So. .65@4.10; ewes.
S3Q3S5; lambs, SO. .25 6l5.75
KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY, Sept. 2.-Cattle-Receipts
10000: market steady. Stockers and feeders
$3G475; bulls, $2.4063.65 calves, So. .506l7 !:
western steers, S3.75@5.50 western cows, 81. so
@3.75.
Hogs-Receipts 5000; market steady to weak
Bulk Of sales, $6.40@6.so; heavy, S6.50Q6. 75; ;
packers aud butchers. $6.5546S5; light, $6.208
6.S0 pigs. So. 50Q5.25.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; market steady. Nut
tons, So. 3.S0@4.70; lambs, S4Gl5.75; range weth-
ers, $3l50@4.3o; fed ewes. $3.25@4.25.
CHICAGO
CHICAGO. Sept. 2.-cattle-Receipts. about
$4,000: market 10c lower. Beeyes, s3.60@I .65
Texans, s340@5.T0 westerns, $3.20@5. S0
hefers, S1.T0G570; calves. $5.50Q750.
lights, sc. 6.20(p6.971a: mixed, So. .25 @697 y !:
heavy, $6.20@7; roughs, $620@6.45; good to
choice heavy. $6.45@7; pigs, $4,000; bulk of
sales. s6.6006.s0.
Sheep-Recelpts, about 80, 600; market 10c
lower Natives, s210@4.15; westerns. $2.25@
4.15; yearlings. S410@4.75; lambs, $3.25@6;
westerns 81. .25G6.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-03
RrrINEn srGAR MARKET


The Western sugar refining company quotes az
follows. terms net cash. Standard granuiated
tane or coarsel. J.6Jes fruit granulated, o-6oe:
crystal domnoes in cases. 9.O5c: tablets In hatr
crushed 5000: powdered. 5.T5c; candy granu-
lated, ). 75c; confectfoners A, 5.65cs confeccon-
ers crystals. 5.I5c: Magnolia A. 5-25cs extra Q.
5-15c; golden G. 5.05c; D. 4.95c; beet granq-
lated. 545c- Barrels and so ID bags 1Oe. hai6
bbls zoe, boxes soc more pee 100 lbs Tor ali
grades. Monarch bar is quoted over and above
100 Ii bags ss follows: Bags. 100 lbs. Boo: bar
rels 45c; half bbls. zoe; 40 10 tins. eased SzOSs
33 ID tins. eased. sos; 10 ID tins. eased- ~ IA
case, s2.70; ID tins. In a case. 81 20: 80 10
rels or Its equivalent. No extra charge for put
ting up bar in private packages
The California and Hawaiian sugar rennlns
company quotes follows: Granulated basis.
565c; .sHigrade'' bar. Sc; powdered. 5.T5c; A
crushed. 5-9Oe: berry, 5.65c: c. 4 H. extra nns
dry grsnulated. 5.65c: coarse dry granulated.
crystal. s. 75e: cubes. 59Oc: bricks. 5.9Oc; extra
fine granuated 600 ID bags only. Sac; excel
sior A, 5-2Jc: extra c.; 5.l5e; golden O. 9.uSS'
yellow ID. 4 Soc; H. & E. crystal domlnoes;;
80 ID bags. Ice more; half bbls. 25c more:
boxes. 5Oc more for all grades Bar. in 30
N and 40 ID tins. S1-T0 more; in 10 ~ tins.
Salmon-The market is hrmer. with chcicer
brands and some OF the Gamers out OK
the market FOR the present until they ascertain
more about their pack.
1905 pack: Alaska r. o. b. San Francisco.
reds. S1.15. I ID tails: kings. $l-05; cohoes,
81: pinks. Toe; chums. 70c.
Columbia river Chinooks fancy. Z. o. b. ship
I 10 half flats. $1-05: standards. 1 10 tails.
$1-25: ID flats. S1.35; halves. soc.
Puget sound T. o. b. shipping points, Sockeyes.
l ID tails, sl.e0; ID fats. $t.75; halves Si.oS;
IN tails $1.O5; I 10 fats S1.t5; halves, Iocs
shuns, ID tails, T0c.