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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

the radicals; the unreconcilables Mr.
Bryan's strength is with the forward
or radical wing of his party. The
Populists have decided to go their
own way with Tom Watson as a
candidate; the independence League
follows, and Mr.. Bryan on voting day
will be without many of his former
supporters and many other Demo-
Gratis of the class who would rather
vote for a safe Republican than for
any of them.
During the past week Taft has
gained a number of delegates and
now the Taft delegates are said to
number more than 400. The States
which are yet to choose delegates are
represented by 244, and of them sew
eral Commonwealth are strong Taft
territory. Taft arrayed against Bry-
an, who is to be harrassed by Popu-
lists and Hearstites, offers small
consolation to Democrats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09
CLEVELAND ON INSURANCE

The good, solid, common-sense OF
Grover Cleveland is always apparent
1t is the strongest quality of the man.
He is gifted with the faculty of not
being carried off his feet. 1t is this
hat makes him so eminently wise
an adviser in public matters.
In the matter of life insurance, as
in other affairs of Importance and
interest to the public generally, Cley-
Gland takes view that commends it
self by it's saneness and soundness.
His recent utterances on this line
are worthy of careful perusal by
all those who are insured and those
who are not. Many of the former
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Referring to Chairman McLendon's
statement as to how pleasant and
amicable the relations are between
the governor, the commission and
the railroad magnates, Tom Watson
says in this weeks Jeffersonian:
People who have been wrought up
to the point of frenzy by being told
in stump speeches, that the rail-
roads were chasing Hoke Smith with
eIeavers, hooks, pitchforks, meat
axes and things, will be immensely re-
lieved when they learn how chum-
my and comfortable are the COVER
nors relations with the big bugs of
the Southern railroad"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

DIR. Len Broughton has sized up the
recent endorsement of Hoke Smith
by a snap meeting of League lead
ers, when he says The League play
ed the fool" Unless the action of
the seven leaders is rescinded, the
usefulness of the League will soon
be over, and the strong arm of the
prohibition cause be palsied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Having thrashed the Thaw case
from many sides, variation has
been made. 1T was learned" that
Jerome strives to keep Thaw in pris-
on because he is afraid of him. There
are good reasons for keeping Thaw
in confinement, but that is not one
of them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

The Macon News denies that gamb-
lers are plying their trade in that
city, and explains the fact that the
gamblers are parading the streets
dressed in purple and fine linen, by
saying that these clothes are relics
of better days We hope this eX-
PLANTATION is the true one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

The Albany Herald, anent the at
tacks of the Atlanta Journal on the
Georgian, we'll says: 1T is needless
TO say that such dirty politics as this
affair has furnished will recoil upon
it's perpetrators and do the candidate
in whose interest it was attempted
more harm than good" AS matter
of fact if Hoke Smith would sup
press the Atlanta Journal he would
be a stronger candidate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09
Leagues Political Blunder
ALBANY Herald.l

Seven of the trustees of the Anti
Saloon League of Georgia have done
gone and done it." 1t is the worst
thing that could have been done for
the prohibition cause in Georgia and
is a political blunder on the part of
the partisians who turned the trick.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

does not have to be asked to buy one
of Americas brands. After he has
once tried them, he likes them so
we'll that no arguing is necessary to
get him to use them constantly The
tobacco in
ADIERICUs CIGAR co. CIGARS
is all carefully selected, for it's fine
flavor and burning qualities. 1t is
rolled SO that the cigars are free
smokers that do not pull or draw
hard Stop in at any cigar store and
ask him for one of the Americas
brands. You will thank us for the
suggestion after the first trial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Judge Gray's genial countenance
is appearing on the pages of a num-
Der of weekly papers in the South
this week, which do not usually use
plate matter, leading to the strong
suspicion that his press bureau is
sending out the cut free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Matrimonial bureaus have been
severely hit by the disclosures at the
home of Mrs. Guinness, where a num-
Der of victims of a matrimonial ad.
were found buried near the house
of the advertiser.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

What do you understand by the
term crying evil?' asked the teach
err
"A baby" answered little Dickey,
who happened to be the youngest son
of an apartment house janitor,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Replyin gto an inquiry by Sweet
Alice, we would say that Benbow, ILL.,,
which has eighteen voters and TWEEN
ty-three saloons, was not named for
Ben Bolt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Gov. Smith will not attend the
meeting of Governors called by the
President at Washington on May
1874. Hoke is too busy running
against nobody" to bother with af-
fairs of state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Atlanta is having trouble in getting
enough members on its changing to
keep the streets in repair. We look
for some of the papers to call for vol
unteer workers on the rock pile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

The Savannah Press says that
''Dddley Hughes is Smelling the woods
down in the Third If he is, the
ambulance has not had a single call
to remove the injured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Senator Bailey says he has been
vindicated. Inasmuch as the change
of 1000 votes would have defeated
him in the Democratic primary in
Texas the vindication is far from
being convincing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Mormanism is a living faith, &C
cording to the Atlanta Constitution,
which says: when real avaricious
man looks at the lady on the dollar
he wants to be a Mormon"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

They are now asking the Journal
to publish the list of the Hoke Smith
club of Fulton county. The Journal
will probably answer Not on your
life"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in careful, conservative
way giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of fin
ance-brt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Seven out of seventy trustees of
the Anti-Saloon League voted to
endorse Hoke Smiths candidacy. The
Journal regards this as wonderful
victory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Choly-Er, I say, Miss Dolly, I err
hem
Dolly-Oh, do you? Why don't you
join our sewing circle?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

The Perry Home Journal says;
Not that we love Hoke less but
that we love Georgia more
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09
Americas. Ca, May 8, 1908.

The present gubernatorial cam
paign is certainly a Joe-Hoke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

The Americas Recorder. Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager
@. W. CORNFORTH,
Associate Editor and Assistant
Manager.
J. w. FURLOW, City Editor.
W. L. DUPREE,
Assistant Business Dept
Editorial Room Telephone SO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

Entered at the postof1ce at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09

The Times Recorder is the
Official Organ of the City Of Americas
Official Organ of Sumter County.
Oficial Organ of Webster County.
6flcial Organ of Railroad Commits
sion of Georgia for the 3rd Congress
sional District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-09
KEEPING STEP

with all the latest improvements is
what we do all the time. We are ex-
pert plumbers and know our bust
ness and anything in the line of
plumbing that you have done by US
is always up-to-date We make a
speciality of fitting up model bath
rooms with the latest stationary de-
vices and new designs in closets,
tubs. etc, and our prices are always
fair.
c. P. PAYNE.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
Base Hits.

The New York Americans have sold
Outfeider Baerwald, alias Bell, TO the
Memphis Southern league club.
The Boston Nationals have transfer
red Pitcher Ostdiek to Providence and
Pitcher Marie TO Lawrence.
Unless present plans miscarry It Is
Manager Jennings intention to work
Summers and Muliin in every series
for the rest Of the season
For the first time since he has bsen
with the Cubs AEtis Holman holds a
regular position. Manager Chance an
nounces that he will play Artie In right
field permanently.
The chest protector introduced by
Billy Sullivan OF the Chicago Ameri-
cans is being generally adopted by
major league catchers. II Is an uphol-
stored affair that folds back over the
shoulders and is fastened after the
fashion OF shoulder braces. It does
away with the Inconvenience OF infia-
ton, which was one Of the drawbacks
Of the old pneumatic type. The new
gear folds four ways and takes up no
more space than the pneumatic kind.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16

frost line Their great weight, to winch
Is added the weight of the wet sand,
is carried partially on the outside wall
and partially upon three circular
arches. These arches intersect at the
center of the structure and leave a
space large enough for n two horse cart
- enter At the intersection of the
arches there is a heavily constructed
gale, through which the sand Is allow
ed TO pour into the wagons. From the
wagons the sand Is dumped through
mauholes upon revolving chutes, which
scatter il quite evenly over the surface
OF the filter
At the Washington plant the dirty
sand Is also handled in the easiest man
ner possible. Laborers scrapc II up
from the surface of the filters and
throw It into electors, whence II Is
forced by water pressure through Sc
ries Of hose and pipes into the sand
washers In the courts.-I'opular Me
cbnnicS
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
Church and clerpy.

The general assembly Of the Pres
byterian church in Canada has elected
as moderatm Rev. =. b DuvaIl Of
Knox church, Winnipeg, Formerly q
Toledo, O., and Wilmington, Del.
Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop
Farley intend TO assist at the eucharist
congress- In London next eeptemoes,
going efterwar6 to Rome 10 Whit the
pope. 1t Is expected that tbey VIII
be present at the consfstogy which
viii be held at the close o1 the papal
Jubilee.
Rev. DR.. A. II. Campbell, for seven
years pastor Of the Wagner Place
United Presbyterian church Of St
Louis, has resigned 10 accept the pres
idency OF the Franklin Oo-educatinal
university at New Athens, o. Dr..
Campbell has been a minister for TWEEN
ty-fve years and has held psstorates
IN Ohio, Pennsylvania and Missouri
The Rev. DR.. William r. Jenvey,
who recently celebrated the twenty
fifth anniversary Of his rectorship OF
st. Paul's Episcopal church, Hoboken.
N j., prldes himself on the fact that
in the whole course Of his ministry he
has missed only one church service
which he was scheduled to hold A %
we're attack Of grip, which confined
him to his bed, was responsible for bis
one absence.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16

facilitate the saving Of the log The
details of this attachment are shown.
Says the Scientific American: ''Thc at
tachment consists Of II clamp adapted
10 he secured 10 the handle (AJ Of an
ordinary AK. The clamp comprises
two jaws OBJ. through which n bolt is
passed. The upper end of this bolt
terminates In support. The support
consists Of two parallel arms between
which a roller (O Is mounted to rotate.
The bolt which passes through the
jaws Of the clamp Is fitted with wing
lut, and by turning this nut the jnws
may I've pressed together on the handle
of the aX. In use the nN Is driven into
the log, aud the clnmp is then made
fast with the support Standing YER
tically. The saw is then guided he
tween the arms of the support, and
the back Of the saw rests on the roller.
With the saw thus supported and
guided. It may he operated IN the
usual manner to saw through the log.
The roller may hc mounted near the
outer end Of the support or close to the
jaws. In the former case the saw will
operate between the roller and the
jaws, and the support must he mount
ed TO project downward In order to
permit Of removing the saw from the
support II Is preferable 10 support the
saw on the outer side of the roller,
guiding 1t III the open slot formed by
the two arms OF the support. The
clamp Is then applied with the support
projecting upward instead of down
ward This useful attachment for
saving logs has been patented by Mr.
Levi Smith of Marshfcld, Coos coun-
ty, Ore.
A sawhOrse for household use may
be made like the ordinary snwhorse.
except that at the back instead of n
narrow edge wide edge Is put, with
top piece four inches wide. 1t can
he made wider If desired. Two strips
along the side form n box. which Will
hold tools and nails. 1t Is about the
handiest thing the handy man around
the farm can have.
To bring the forests to their full
prodpctiyenoss they must lee cut over.
The aX Is the forcster's hoe rs well ns
his scythe. RcnpinG and sowing are
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16

London women are forming society
called the Short Skirt league, whose
members pledge themselves TO wear ab-
breviated skirts which will not be dust
collectors and microbe traps. A promi-
nent London doctor has given the new
league strong approval for the follow
Ing reasons: ANY sample Of street
dust will be found to contain bacteria
of almost every infectious disease
known, yet women walk through the
streets with trailing dresses. accumu-
lating quantities Of dust laden with
disease germs. These skirts are then
brushed In the house, often in the bed
room. and millions of organisms are
let loose in the air, to be breathed into
the system"
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
HONESDALE CITIZEN THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 16 1908
SOAP FROM TREES.
Possesses Properties That Make u
Valuable Few Domestic Use.

Possesses Properties That Make n
Valuable For Domestic Use.
Consul General I,ichnrd Guenther
makes the following report from
Frankfort, Germany.
Mr. II. Lang Of this city. councillor
Of commerce and delegate to the gov
eminent OF Algiers. states that he has
Just returned from q commercial tour
Of study IN AlEiers where he was call
ed by that government During his
trips he met one of the largest landed
proprletors. Mr.. &. Bertrnnd. chairman
Of the Algerian Agricultural society,
at L'Arha, near Aleiers. whose domain
comprises many thousand hectares
(hectare. 2,IT1 acres, which are plant
ed with vines, oranges. olive and soap
trees. He has succeeded after nu
merous experiments In cultivating u
large plantation Of soap trees, from
which he gathers several thousand
tons Of berries annually.
The soap tree resembles an apple
tree Of medium growth The fresh
fruit is green. the interior Of which,
besides the kernel. contains n yellow
ish gelatinous. sticky substance. The
fruit. used for making soap. contains
three times as much soap as the "pnna-
ma" wood. II seems to lie destined to
tie OF great service to the cloth and
linen manufacturers and, above all,
for domestic purposes, as II can be
used to clean linen and sllken fabrics
md colored emhroiderles TiH use Of
the soap makes the colors run together
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
NEW RAILROAD SAFEGUARD.
Test Of Deviee to Heip Make Travel
ING No Risk.

my No NibNs
In the apartments of Major Creigh.
ton Webb, In New York city. an elec,
trical safety device system was demon,
stratcd the other day which, so its
sponsors contend, Will effectively put
an end TO railroad accidents. BY this
system. small model Of which was
operated by Fred Lat Croi1. the invent
or, signals constantly are registered
In the locomotives cab TO apprise the
engine driver OF all conditions affecting
his trnin-whether tracks are clear,
switches properly set drawbrilrcs
closed or trains following or preceding
A telephone instrument in the cab al
lows the engine driver communication
Mt all times with the men In the loco
motive cabs ahend or In the rcnr or
with telegraphers at stations along the
lines.
The basis OF the device is that of the
present block system. Instead Of util-
izing semaphorcs along the tracks. how
ever, signals are registered Ia the cab
by means OF time recording device, n
whistle, gong and an electric bulb
Electrical connection is maintained
by use Of third rail. which is placed
between the running rails, the current
being generated by steam turbines at
tached 10 the locomotives similar TO the
method now In use In lighting trains
and headlights electrically. The track
is divided into blocks OF one mile each
instead OF the five mile lengths usually
found in prevailing block systems. The
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
REAL DONKEY FOR TAGGART.
Named Denver, and He 10 TO BE De-
nnoeraey's Mascot.

nsoeracyo Mascot
The real simon pure Democratic dom
key. the emblem Of the party, is now
in possession OF Chairman Tom Tag
gart Of the Democratic national com.
mittee.
The donkey was given to Mr.. Tag
gart the other day at Denver by one
Of the newspapers owned by Thomas
NJ. Patterson, former United States
senator from Colorado.
There was much ceremony about
the presentation. In order that It
should be done in proper style Den
vcr. for that Is the donkey's name.
was taken 10 the Brown Palace hotel,
led across the lobby, placed in an ele-
vator and carried to the second floor.
where the headquarters OF the nation
al committee are.
In spite OF the assurance Of those in
charge OF Denver that he was really
a Rocky mountain nightingale md
that most people out there would call
him a burro. Taggart insisted that II
fitted in every way the description OF
Democratic campaign insignia.
Taggart was delighted with the gift
and accepted Denver without delay.
He said that he would take Denver
back to French Lick with him and
intended to make him ene Of the at
fractions OF that resort.
Painted on one side of the donkey
was the legend, MY Name Is Denver
Ask Me-" while on the other were the
words, Il Belong to Tom Taggart-"
TagEart and Denver posed for their
pictures In the Democratic headquar
ters, and many newspaper photogra
piers took snapshots OF them.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
MIX Diet For Austrian Soldiers,

Some interesting experiments IN the
direction Of vegctarinnism In regard
TO soldiers diet nre being made by the
Austrian military authorities. The va
rious commissariat departments have
received orders TO test the value of
milk and milk products, especially
cheese. In the daily dietary of the
troops. Shmmilk. which ia usually
rather despised. Is also 10 be taken
into account II Is suggested that re-
cruits would form n very good sub
ject for experiment and that they
might be given smaller rations OF meat,
with increased allowances OF vegeta-
bles and pastry md puddings com
posed OF milk ma cereals. The war
office IL especially anxious 10 ascer-
tain how such reformed scnle OF diet
would meet the requirements OF the
troops IN maneuyers nnd field exer-
cises. II II understood that the pri-
vate soldiers are 10y no means enthu-
sinstic about the new dietary.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
SAND WASHING BINS.
Novel Feature of the Washington FIJI
tration Plant.

tration Plant.
An important and absolutely new
feature OF the immense filtration plant
at Washington, which IN itself is n
concrete city covering more than twen-
ty-nine acres, is the massive concrete
sand bins. twenty-nine In number,
which form a part Of the sand wash
ing system.
These bins are used for the storage
of sand after 1t has been wished and
before It is returned 10 the filter beds.
From the washer the sand Is carried,
suspended In water, through pipes and
into the bins. The proportion usually
flowing IN is four parts water and one
part sand. The sand sinks to the bot
tom. and the water nccumulatea until
the bin Is half full. At this level the
water overilows through n pipe aud
continues to overflow until the sand
reaches the outlet. The gate at the
first outlet Is then closed, and the proc
ess is repeated by the use Of a second
outlet near the top of the bin. Each
bin holds $50 cubic yards of sand.
The bins are Of massive construction
and tower thirty two feet Into the air
The diameter, outside measurement. Is
twenty three feet six inches and Mt
the top the outside wall Is nine inches
thick. They are supported on circular
concrete foundations carried below the
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16
Things theatrical.

candida" wHs played In Paris in
French lately. but apparently did not
please.
Ethel Levy has gone abroad for vocal
study in Paris.
David Wurileld Is 20 play long en-
Pagement in California next season.
The musical comedy version Of "Ar-
tie" is to be called "The City Chap"
Irma La Pierre has been engnged ms
leading woman for Al ii. Wilson next
season.
Katie Barry win appear in some spe-
cial performances OF "The Chinese
Honeymoon" under the Aborn man.
agement.
Fannie Ward Is to appear In Rachel
Crothers' play "The Three OF Us" in
London.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-07-16

An improved lennon sqIcolrr Of the
automatic typo Is designed for use
where tine lemons are To- bc handled IN
large numbers. 1t comprises knife for
cutting, squcezrr und stralner and IS
worked by handle lever. The fruit,
being inserted one after the other. Is
cut and thoroughly strained Of Its Juice
at one movement Of the lever, and the
liquid Is delivered from spout after
1t has been properly strained. while the
lemon and seeds are thrown out at an
other place There IS no handling Of
the fruit after dropping In the hopper,
and the pressure blocks arn adjustable
10 handle lemons OF differing sizes