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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-09-09
The Houses Position.

First-Apportion the convicts
among the counties in accordance
with population of each.
Second-Allow counties desiring
to work its convicts to take it's quota
free of charge.
Third-Allow a county to take
more than its quota provided it will
meet the competition of private per-
sons and corporations wanting CON
victs.
Fourth-Lease the overs" or
surplus, to private firms, corpora
lions, individuals, etc, for terms of
one year.
Fifth-Prorate the fund derived
from the lease among the counties
not taking their convicts, to be ex-
pended in road improvement by free
labor or misdemeanor convicts.
SiXth-Abolish the lease in 1911.
or at the expiration of any contract
year, provided the state has sufficient
funds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-09-09
HAS ENOUGH OF LEGISLATURE
Representative John Il. Mercer Re-
turned Home Sunday.

turned Home Sunday.
Representative J. r. Mercer has
enough of the Georgia legislature.
He reached home Sunday, and says
he will not return during the re-
mainder of the extra session. which
convened two weeks ago, and has
since had the convict question under
consideration.
The house and senate can't agree,
and a deadlock has been on several
days, each having passed a bill and
being unable to get together on a
compromise. The fourth conference
committee was out when the legisIa-
ture convened this (Tuesday) morn
ing.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
TAFT is KANSAS FAvoRITE.

Topeka, Kan. March 4.-Early de-
velopments indicate that the Kansas
Republican state convention will
send delegates pledged to Taft to the
Chicago convention. The square
deal" faction of the party is for Ia
Toilette for president. but it is in a
minority although the friends of Gov
ernor Hughes in Kansas have COM
bined with the square dealers"
The Kansas legislature some time
ago went on record as favoring the
nomination of Secretary Taft, eulog-
izing him as "a statesman of world
wide experience, who believes in the
pristine virtues and lofty ideals OF
the early days of the republic
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
THE WOMEN Will
TAKE MEMS JOBS

crease in wages would be part of
the revolution planned.
The railroads decided that they
would rather spend millions in pro-
viding and maintaining automatic
block signals which never go to sleep
and which never fail unless they
spell danger" than to spend the
same money in maintaining tele-
graph stations which is made possi-
BILE by the fact that with an automat-
ic electric signal all that is necessary
is to start trains as fast as the termi-
nal block is empty and keep them
going until a semaphore says Stop"
Accordingly, many of the big
systems, notably the Hartman roads.
have been fastening the installing of
such signals, and the present time
finds them ready to lock the tele-
graph keys in hundreds of stations.
The second conviction, but one
which many have hitherto lacked
courage to put into effect. is. that the
telephone is really the most scientific
means of communication between
stations and headquarters. The Bur-
lington road, for example, has been
successfully operating trains by
phone over its heaviest division, be-
tween Chicago and Galesburg, for
several years.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Washington, March Am unex-
pected development in the operation
of the nine hour law for railroad en-
ployes is likely to follow the enforce
ment today of that measure. Accord
ing to advices received In Washing
ton, many railroads are preparing to
operate their trains by means of
block signals. If this project is
put into effect, thousands of male
telegraph operators will be thrown
out of employment and their places
will be taken by women at much
lower salaries, since the Introduction
of the telephone will render knowl-
edge of the Morris code unnecessary.
Telegraphers declare that the
transmission of train orders by tele-
phone will be SO unsatisfactory and
will result in so many disasters that
public sentiment will demand a re-
turn to the old system.
1t was expected that the reduction
in the working hours of railway tele-
graphers to nine hours would COM
pei the railroads to employ at least
5000 additional men at once. 1t
was also known that it would be i'm
possible to secure this number of
men when needed, and 1t was there
fore hoped by the men that an in
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
HIS GRAFTON
so CONFESSES YOUTH

Des Moines, Ia, March "A novel
situation has developed in connection
with the state prohibition oratorical
contest, to be hc1d tonight at Oska-
loosa, through the confession of H.
ii. Gill, who was selected to repre-
sent Morningside college, that his
Grafton was "cribbed."
Gill is one of the leaders in the
students temperance movement and
president of the College Prohibition
Oratorical association. He won easily
in the contest for first place in the
ranks of the Morningside college
'dry" orators, and his later public
confession that his Grafton was pla-
g;iarized created N sensation in col
lege circles throughout the state.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
HARTMAN REBATE INQUIRY

San Francisco, March 4.=E. II
Harriman's railroau methods will
again be subjected 20 searching in
duiry when the California Railroad
Commission meets tomorrow to re-
of rebating charged against the
Southern Pacific railroad.
In the opinion of Commissioner
Summerland of Los Angeles, the
hearing will occupy much time.
'''rhere will be much evidence" he
said, "and many witnesses, post
ponements and delays, and several
lawyers representing the different
parties. | think the investigation
may take months. But. knowing that
this investigation Is to be made, ev-
cry individual in the state who has
any evidence to offer or any kick to
make should come forward or be
represented at this time. We simply
sit as a board of judgment. The
Traffic Association and dissatisfied
shippers should present their
charges the railroad should make
answer
eve will contend that there has
no determination against any ship
per, said Pet + Dunne, attorney for
the d. "All he refunding which
has l n done has been on account
of competitive or local conditions, and
each shipper has enjoyed the same
privilege in the matter. We have Of
fered every faculty to the railroad
commission in examining our books
and records, and we are ready now
to proceed with the hearing"
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
UNCLE SAM HAS
SUED DEAD MAN

Washington, March 4.-Uncle Sam
is the plaintiff and William T. Col
Inns, defendant in a suit brought to-
day. Collins was at one time pen
sion agent for the government in the
District of Columbia. and left behind
him shortage of $40, 9,525-06. The
suit has been pending for over thirty
years.
The title of the suit is The United
States VS.. William It. Collins. The
present action is to collect from the
executors of two of the eight of Col
Inns sureties the amount that an in
vestigation showed he was short.
Collins was pension agent for the
District of Columbia from 1869 to
1872, and left office under a cloud.
Succeeding investigation showed he
was short $49,525.06. He was
promptly sued by the government.
He left the jurisdiction and evaded
throughout life service OF papers by
deputy United States marshals.
The government instituted suits
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

against his sureties who had gone on
his bond of 100000, but never rea-
lized anything from six of them, and
finally sued the surviving two sure
ties, Robert Boyd and William H.
Slater, both now deceased.
The case went to trial. A verdict
was in favor of Boyd and Slater. but
the trial Judge granted a new trial.
At the second trial the jury returned
verdict again in favor of the two
sureties. When the case was taken
to the Court of Appeals. however, the
verdict was reversed.
The case for some years has appar-
emily been forgotten, but will be re-
vived by the suit instituted today.
The suit names George w. Evans,
disbursing clerk of the Interior De-
partment. as the executor of the es-
tate of Robert Boyd, and George e.
w. E. Slater, executor of the estate
of his father. William H. Slater, as
the parties in their capacity as exc
cutors who should make good the
shortage.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Time and again has Theodore
Lorch visited Grand Junction and
every time large audience has seen
him and been delighted with him in
whatever role he has assumed. Fri
day night, March 6, he will be seen
in his new play, "The Avenger," a
powerful drama of the Kentucky
mountains. The supporting company
is large and strong. the scenic en-
bellishments for the play are said to
be very beautiful.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

The Excelsior Laundry Company
has just installed two large 5000
gallon tanks for storage and settling
purposes. In settling the water, they
will use what is known as the Chrys-
tai water system, which not only
leaves the water clear and soft, but
so harmless that it is fine for drink
ing.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Friday might comes the famous
Hruby Quintette to Grand Junction
as one of the attractions of the lee
ture course. One of the most unique
and one of the strongest musical en-
tertainments ever offered in Grand
Junction. No season ticket holder
can afford to miss the Hruby boys.
Extra tickets are available.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
Edward R. HefIin 8 Co.
Real Estate, Loans
and Insurance.
227 Fair Bldg. Phone RedI6II

Ring Mesa los when you are In
need of livery rig or q wagon for
heavy hauling. Barton & Terrell
have one of the best equipped livery
and most modern livery barns in the
STATE. Located at Fifth and Colora-
do. Prices reasonable. Good service
guaranteed.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
MORE HOPS, MORE BEER.

+ Portland, Ore, March A.
: Official estimates of the Oregon :
: hop crop for 1907, just made, :
+ place the total at about 1907 :
: 900 bales. which is from 10 to
. 80 per cent. greater than the :
: early guesses of the dealers. .
: About two-thirds of the crop :
+ has been shipped out of the :
: state. The growers have realiz- :
! ed fair prices, but are now :
. forming an organization on CO. :
: operative lines that contem- :
. plates making the hop industry .
more profitable. :
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
Charles I. Trobitz.
Plumber and Steam Filter.
IN y. u sEssA EHRHONn

A favorite with Grand Junction
amusement lovers is Theodore Lorch.
See him Friday night at the opera
house In his new play, "The Aven-
ger. One of the most powerful
dramas of the day.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
BIRTHDAY OF EMMETT.

+ Dublin, March All loyal :
+ Irishmen throughout the Emer- :
!. aid Isle are today indulging in :
+ patriotic celebrations of the ;
+ both birthday anniversary of :
+ Robert Emmett, the great lead :
+ er in the fight for Irish liberty. .
+ Every year finds these observa- !
!. tions increasing in enthusiasm :
and the great patriot has begun .
: to dispute with st. Patrick his .
!. first place in the hearts of .
: Irishmen. .
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Seats are now selling for Theodore
Lorch engagement in "The Ayeuger"
at the Park opera house Friday
night
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Every smoker is talking about the
La Cadiza cigar. Have you tried It?
Ask for 1t today.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

You and Fred Mantey will both
lose II he don't show Joe Moon bug
giles.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

See Hats buggies and carriages
before purchasing. The best on the
market. with our personal guaran-
tee.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Just little snow. Just a little
mud. just a little dull Joe Moon
buggy business. just little more
time for Joe and Fred to get ready
to push when roads are good.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Our phone numpe, Is changed TO
Hed 1b1. J. e. AcKenxie, he
plumber. SlB Colorado avenue.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

We Install complete patn room
equipment. ]. E. Mckenzie. 5+5 Col
orado avenue. Phone Red ISL.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

A few horse blankets to eaose CT
feft.-Fred Aantoy.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Blacksmithing is an art at Harry
HATS shop.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

A little oil dressing or soap might
help that old harness some. Fred
Aantsy.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Always full value in groceries and
meats at Hilbert and Kicks.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04

Fred Mantey-saddles and Joe
Moon buggies.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-04
DO YOU
KNOW

that We have some of the best bar
gains in the valley for sale2
10 acres: full bearing apple and
pear orchard; good varieties; 3 miles
from town in good locality: full wat
er right. Price, $400 per acre; one
half down. This place will pay for
itself in three years easily.
20 acres fine tree land near Bethel
church: full water right. Price.
SITS per acre; $1,000 down.
Fine 4-room modern house; near
ly new; close in on Rood. Price un-
I'll March 1, $2.250; $1,000 down.
This will bear investigation.
Nearly new 4-room house and four
lots; on North Seventh. Price, $2.-
200; $1,000 down.
6-room modern house on Belford; ;
built less than a year. Price. $2.-
$50; $3.50 down; balance monthly
payments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
SIX OFFICERS ARE SHOT
ON DUTY IN AMERICUS
Record of Recent Years a
Bloody One.

That "the policeman's lot is not a
happy one" in Americus at least, is
emphasized in the fact that in very
recent years no less than six police
officers here have been assaulted
while on duty, five of them sustain
ing gunshot wounds, one fatally
while another was hacked badly with
a knife. The murder of Police officer
Morris year or more ago was the
most serious tragedy, and as a result
thereof officer Willis was shot and
badly wounded by the murderer in eff
fecting his arrest. In quelling a ne
gro riot at Magnolia Dell Officers
GlaWson and Albritton were both Shot
seriously ere they could kill the de-
mon attempting their lives, officer AL
britton lingering between life and
death for weeks Officer Monahan had
his throat. cut in several places while
on duty, and now Officer Cloud, the
sixth man assaulted, may lose an
arm as the result of the shooting
Thursday night. Other officers have
sustained close calls in rough and
tumble fight with drunken, desper-
ate prisoners but never has one
flinched or failed in the discharge of
duty or fail to land his man in the
barracks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
LADIES UNITE TO
HELP Y. M. G. A.
Auxiliary Organized at
Meeting Yesterday.

A Ladies Auxiliary of the Young
Mems Christian Association was
organized at the Association builo
ing yesterday afternoon, number of
ladies participating in the meeting and
becoming members of the Auxiliary.
The officers elected were as follows:
President, Mrs. Ben Worthy.
Vice-President, Mrs. G. p Ham
mond
Secretary, Mrs. ]. L. Irwin
Treasurer, Mrs. w. P. Wallis.
Upon motion it was decided to make
an active campaign for members in
order to make the Auxiliary as effec-
tive an aid to the Association as
possible
Inasmuch as the annual membership
due is to be but 81, and there are no
other dues, it is regarded as probable
that at least two hundred ladies will
become enrolled as members.
After some discussion of the work
to be done it was decided to make
an early endeavor to raise the money
necessary to pay for the lighting fix
lures, some $500, and have them plac-
ed in the building so that it can be
Illuminated while the campaign for
furnishing funds is in progress next
month
The work to be done by the Auxil-
iary is one that should appeal to ev-
cry woman in Americus. An emerge
tic canvass will be made~for members
and it is hoped there will be a
prompt response and rapid increase
of membership.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
CARTER is PLACED AT
HEAD OF NEW COMPA
Directors of Creamery Had
Meeting.

At meeting yesterday of the di-
rectors of the Americus Creamery
Association, permanent officers for
the management of its affairs were
chosen, and the institution is now
ready to enter upon its career Of
usefulness as an Americus enterprise.
At the meeting of directors yester-
day Mr.. c. c. Hawkins presided.
In the election of permanent off,
GERS Mr.. J. c. Carter was made presi-
cent, Mr.. c. c. Hawkins vice-presi-
dent Mr.. J. William Walker manager
and secretary, and Mr.. R. E. McNulty
treasurer of the association.
There is only one salaried office,
that of manager, the salary of which
will be agreed on later
Regular meetings of the directors
and officers will be held on the fourth
Friday in each month The new
plant here is in trim for business, and
under the excellent management of
Mr.. J. w Walker the success of the
enterprise seems fully assured.
The plant will begin operations in
butter making early next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
RACES IN NOVEMBER IS
PURPOSE OF THE CLUB
AmeTiCuS to Witness Other
Events Then.

Americus will doubtless witness
another series of fine trotting and
pacing a month hence, the complete
success of the tourney just closed in
ducing the belief that the Driving
Club will pull off another race
shortly, probably some time in Nov
ember.
Thanksgiving Day has been sug-
gested, but as many of the horses
that would be brought here then will
be on the Atlanta track later date
may be named.
Another tourney will bring to Am
ericus even a greater crowd than
came here this week.
The Americus track, after thorough
tests, is declared one of the fastest
and finest in the state; the races
are given royal patronage, the at
tendance exceeding expectations, While
the purses amounting to more than
$500 were paid promptly
These facts weigh heavily in favor
of Americus and will induce many
horse owners to patronize this track.
Merchants and others will favor the
tourney, as it induces hundreds of
people to come here who otherwise
might trade elsewhere.
The Driving Club has the subject of
a second race series under consider
alton, and will reach some conclusion
Shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
WELCOME is GIVEN THE
FRIENDS OF OLD GUARD
Light Infantry Has COmpIet-
ed 27th Year.

The anniversary celebration of the
Light Infantry last evening proved one
of the most enjoyable occasions of the
season here, and not in all of the
twenty-seven years career of the gal
liant old company@has it. scored such
a social victory.
1t was a tri6mph of which the
soldier boys are justly proud.
Assembled at the armory, were hun
dreds of friends of the Light Infantry
who enjoyed the feast of oratory, the
flow of music, and the delicious re-
freshments served.
The drill hall presented a strik-
ing appearance in it's floral decora-
tions, while the National Colors added
beauty thereto. Palms and ferns gave
a pretty effect to the hall, while fes-
toons of bright green's adorned the
walls.
The failure of Col. John c. Coart to
appear was disappointment to the
many guests. He was detained at
home by the illness of his wife.
Hon wv. T. Lane presided as master
of ceremonies and introduced Captain
ing address commended the services
Of the company in the past and strong
ly advocated it's maintainance.
Miss Winnie Belle Jossey rendered
a very beautiful solo, after which Col
E. A Nisbet, "the young man elo-
quent" entertained the assemblage in
characteristic manner.
Mingled with flights of finished ora
tory were words of wisdom and time
ly advice to the end of giving the COM
pany helping hand at all times. Es-
pecially did he decry, the spirit of
some employers who refused to permit
employees to join the company
The old guard stood for the COM
mon veal, he said, and every citizen
should feel interested therein. ,
sThe orchestra of six pieces render
ed several selections after which the
company, under command of Lieuten-
ant ]. E. B. McLendon, gave an ex-
hibitiOn drill This was highly cred
table, and after a half hours hard
work only two men stood in the
ranks
These wer~ Sergt. Ross Pittman
and Private Tayle-, the latter LOSING
out on a "catch" number only.
Sergt. Stanfield, the ''old sergeant
called the role of the company of fif-
teen years ago. almost admid pathet-
ic silence. OF the ffty-two names
called only three responded.
Delicious refreshments were served
when the interesting program had
been. concluded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
TO GET EXHIBITS
IN SHAPE AT ONCE
Board of Trade to Take
Possession of New Home.

At the meeting of the Board OF
Trade last night it vas decided to at
once arrange for the opening of the
headquarters of that organization on
Lamar street, and the securing and
arrangement of an exhibit there show
ing to the best advantage the agri-
cultural products and manufactures
of Sumter county.
A committee was appointed to take
charge of the matter and push it
through as quickly as possible 1t is
composed of President Allen, Secre-
tary Crockett and Mr. John Shiver
The services of a lady will be secured
as custodian of the exhibits 1t is in
tended to have the room in readiness
for use, and the exhibits in place, by
Horse Swappers day
In all probability all future meet
ings of the Board of Trade and of
committees will be held at the room
on Lamar street This will be the
home of that trade body, in fact, from
now on. A large sign will be placed
in front inviting strangers within and
advertisements will also be placed at
the depots, in the hotels, barber shops
and other places visited by strangers
requesting them to call at the Board
of Trade rooms and inspect the eX-
hibits and enjoy the courtesies of the
organization.
There is hardly a doubt but that the
exhibits will be speedily gotten to-
gether and that the committee will
have the active and hearty co-opera-
ton of the manufacturers. business
men and farmers of Sumter county
The exhibits will be great advertise
ments for the city and county and
there is no estimating the good that
may result from them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
TIDAL WAVE is COMING
WITH WILLIE ON CREST
Chicago Man in AmeriCuS is
Optimistic.

Mr.. Dixon Williams of Chicago, is
spending several days in Americus,
and when diverted from the subject
of butter-making he can talk nat
ional politics by the yard. And just
at present the subject of his remarks
concerns Candidate Bryan
Mr.. Williams is vice-president of
the Chicago company interested in
the establishment of the big cream
cry in Americus, and his duties carry
him we'll over the country.
He is a democrat, a Bill Bryan
democrat. and says it plain.
ut looks decidedly like a Bryan.
victory to me-" said Mr. Williams to
a party of gentlemen in the CONNER
cial City Bank yesterday 81 have
been in the middle west recently,
and there is a tidal wave rising there
with Bryan on the crest"
Mr. Williams believes that the
whole country is ripe for change
and that a landslide will carry Bryan
into the White House at the election
in November.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
INSTITUTE TO MEET IN
AMERICUS NEXT FRIDAY
Occasion One of interest to
Farmers.

The Farmers Institute for the Thir-
teenth senatorial district assembling
in Americus on Friday next, October
End, will bring together many of the
progressive farmers of the counties
of Schley, Macon and Sumter The
meeting will be held at the Agricul-
tural College here, and every farmer
and his family is urged to attend
and enjoy the occasion. Prof Andrew
Soule, Of the State Agricultural Col
lege, will address the assemblage,
while Prof. Ell Worsham, state en-
tomologist, will give an instructive
talk upon Insects Attacking Cotton"
Another topic discussed will be ''The
Cultivation of Oats" by Prof KIM
brough, of the Georgia Experiment
Station. Other topics of interest to
the farmers will be discussed as we'll.
A fine basket dinner will be served
the throng in the grove near the col
lege buildings. Messrs. ]. M Collum,
Arthur Rylander and G. NJ. Eldridge
constitute the committee on arrange
ments, and are bending every energy
towards making the Institute a sue
cess
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-26
Automobile Insurance.

Americus, Ca, Sept. 25, 1908.
l write Automobile Insurance COW
ering against accident to the Machine
Call and see F. B. ARTHUR.
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