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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
SEVEN BOYS GOING TO
ENTER THIS SCHOOL

Seven sturdy young fellows, all
Americus boys and as bright as
seven newly coined dollars, are go
ing this week to Stone Mountain In
stitute for boys, near Atlanta. - Those
who will thus enter college there are
Griffeth Eldridge, Henry Lanier,
John Wheatley, Carl Hawkins, H. B.
Shipp, Leonard Gartner and Harry
Glover This number is assured al
ready and others may go later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
TWO BOYS LAND BIG
EEL FROM MUCKLALEE

Two small boys, Alex Stevenson
and Joe Burke, caught huge eel
whilet fishing in Muckalee yesterday
afternoon. The eel measured 35 inch
es and weighed several pounds. 1t
was caught with hook and line. The
boys had difficulty in hauling out the
eel after the water denizen had been
hooked. They exhibited their catch to
their friends with pride.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
DR.. CAMPBELL TO FILL
PULPIT HERE TONIGHT

Dr.. A. B. Campbell will conduct the
regular prayermeeting service tonight
at FilrloW Lawn Baptist church, and
will also fill that pulpit on Sunday
next. The pastor, Rev r. L. Bivins,
is still i'll with fever at his home here
although his condition is somewhat
improved within the past few days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
FUNERAL OF FRANCIS HICKS
is ATTENDED BY MANY

Frances Hicks, wife of Meredith
Hicks. a good and we'll respected col
ored woman, was buried Monday af-
ternoon The services were held from
Bethesda church and attended by
friends of the deceased, including
benevolent societies of which she
was a member.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16

The Majestic Manufacturing Co.,
OF st. Louis, Mo-, will have a man
at Shefield-Huntington Co.'S store
all next week who will show you how
to- bake biscuits, brown, top and bot
tom in three minutes. Don't miss
this chance of seeing the great cook
ing wonder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
GRAND EXCURSION
To Montgomery, Ala, Monday, Sept.
21st, Via SeabOard Air Line
Railway.

Don't forget the grand excursion
to Montgomery, Ala on Monday,
Sept. 21st. Tickets limited for re-
turn until Wednesday, Sept. 23rd on
any regunlar train Rate is only
$3.50. Train leaves at 900 a. M
16 to 20
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
Called Meeting Tonight.

A called meeting of Americus
Lodge, No. 13, F. & A. NJ, will be held
tonight Work will be in the Masters
Degree. A full attendance of the mem
bers is urged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16

Why buy a cat in sack? At our
exhibit next week we will show you
a Majestic in actual operation.
ELD-HUNTINGTON co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16
Hart Schaffner & Marx

clothes, and the new colors, new
weaves and fabrics are as rich and
varie1 and attractive as clothes
can be-
In addition to the new browns,
grays, tans, and animal colors
which have been SO attractive a
feature of this fine line, we'll show
you some fine blue serges, black
cheviots and thibets, such as every
man ought to have.
This home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16

We have secured the services Of
MISS FRANCIS M. CLARK
for this, our first season. who has visited all the
leading fashion centers this season--this with her
reputation and experience as a pleasing capable
and tasteful artist---will make trading easy IN
this Department
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16

representing all the leading markets of the coun-
try: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, St.
LOUIS Louisville and Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-16

7r VIII have their first Opening Thursday,
Sept. 18th. All the ladies Of Americus and sur
rounding country are cordially invited.

In opening This department we have
spared no time and expense to make it second to
none in South Georgia. You will find nothing
here but the newest and latest creation in
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
NATIONAL INSURANCE.

When the St, Louis Prosperity or ganzaton, the Leave Us Alone as- sociation," as 1t has been called, was started, and when the manufacturers in various parts of the country pool ed their interests for the return of better times, the protest was raised that "made-t to-order prosperity" such as they sought. could not be of the best or of the lasting kind. Whether that was really so or not Is question able, but 1t seems certain that some of our manufacturers are now taking further step In this direction 1n- surance activities have seen a rapidly widening range within the last few years. Accident, health, employers liability, and number of other kinds of insurance are products of compar- atlvely recent date, but insurance against the election of certain man as president of these United States. is something novel and startling, es- pecially in view of the fact that the underwriters are English
 It should certainly be just as legit- innate for a manufacturer to insure his business against Mir. Bryan as against loss by fire, If he thinks the risk in either case warrants the pre- liminary precautions. The transao- tions that the Lloyds of London are signing are not in the nature of bets, unless all insurance is looked upon as such. They are perfectly legiti- mate transactions A firm may want to hire a man and start up its shop or ] factory It feels that the success of the democratic party, with the many i changes in the administrative policies that would follow, would result in making it's product from now until election, loss Insurance is there
 
 fore taken out against the estimated loss and the cost of the premium charged up as among the legitimate expenses of the business Although there is no legal way in which the Lloyds may be held to an accounting still so good Is their credit that nc such compulsion Is necessary.
 It would seem that Mr. Bryan must feel exceedingly discouraged when he learns of Bryan insurance policies for $100,000, obtainable for 6 premium of slo,o0o, which simpl, means that Lloyds believes that he
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

has only one chance in ten of win hing, or possibly less still. Already insurance aggregatIng $2,OOo,0O0 is said to have been written within the last two weeks and much more is in sight Lloyds has insured pretty nearly everything, They have pro- tected fathers against the birth of twins and nations against the death of sovereigns, They might even be induced to insure the new Equitable building against collapse, but we doubt 1t. But United States presiden- tial Insurance Is new thing with them This year 1t should tend to hasten the return of prosperity. Whether 1t will prove permanent fixture at succeeding elections de- bends upon whether as favorable a risk as Mir. Bryan again presents It. self
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

Our old friend, Carrie Nation, Is in- dulging in frequent outbursts of ora tory such as she was only famous for il the height of her glory. Not satis- fled with denouncing Mrs. Longworth before the Prohibition convention, which she attended as a delegate, she has been heard by the W. c. T. U. in Columbus to refer to the Presidents 8 daughter as a cigarette flend and to the President himself as virtually the mayor of Washington. Anything that is rotten,' she said, speaking of the President, Just suits his party and now he Is trying to continue his dynas- ty. Who's Bill Taft? He's the man who fathered bill to recompense saloon keepers Who's Carrie Nation? She's an energetic little woman who has made quite a comfortable living foI some years past with some well-exe. cuted eccentricities of the theatrica order
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
MENACE OF A SURE THING.

It Is quite unnecessary for us to say that we have the highest regard and affection for the Hartford Courant, though we cannot always agree with !t We dissent violently from the spirit which leads 1t to lay down this rule for the conduct of It's party; "The sentl- ment for Taft Is so strong all over Con nectlcut that 1t Is certain he will get our electoral votes, and 1t Is equally certain that the republican state ticket will be elected, whoever may be nomi- nated"
 Here we have in few words the menace of a sure thing, In so far as our distinguished contemporary con- siders the nomination of Mir Lilley for governor 1t does so favorably upon the ground that q yellow dog can this year be pulled through by that splendid clti- gen. William Howard Taft. It has no serious thought to give the offence MT, Lilley Is guilty of and which has humil- lated the state which he represents in part In congress. Yet 1t Is that serious of- fense which ought to eliminate him from the campaign and relieve MT. Taft from the enforced task of pulling him through to a kind of victory.
 The people of the state of Connecti- cut, who are vitally interested In the next governor no matter to what par ty they be long, should not be treated as children in this connection It Is not enough to explain to them that MT Lilley stepped aside for Mir. Woodruff two years ago and that 1t has ever since been understood. by his friends that this year he was 10 receive the nomination. They should be told upon what theory any man should be nom mated for governor who through shift less reasoning and reckless conduct has brought the good name of the state Into disrepute. The republican party would not dare bring MT, Lilley for ward as the nominee if the organ. lzaton did not feel confident that any nominee would this year be pulled through by Mir. Taft, That the repub. llcan party in the state of Connecticut as represented by it's leaders cannot sense the gross mpropriety of nom. mating MT. Lliley for any office but tho one he now holds shows lack of state pride fearful to contemplate.
 We regret more than we have the power to express the absence of tht powerful Courant from this fight fol political decency In the state of Con nectlcut, for that is exactly what thi. i fight is.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
[E MORNING JOURNAL COURIER, TUESDAY JULY 21, 1

party should carefully consider in their countrywide movement, How such a stand should lose Mir, Taft the vote of any intelligent thoughtful 'iti2en, is out of the question. Says the New York World: "PronIbiton by law IS undemocratic, It is an unwar- rahtable interference by the majority w'ta rersonal liberty, taste and hn yit, Nowhere in free nation and under popular rule should 10l voters be a- lrWed t' prescribe to l0j vote s whether CT not they will ,sc ;ea, cof- fee, beer or wine, and think to have such interference with personal liber- ts respected"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
WALKER RETURNING.

The seemingly impossible has hap pened, Those who never expected to see William r. Walker, the absconding New Britain bank treasurer held be- fore Connecticut bar of justice, have been not few, But after nine months of delay, the news comes that Walker is even now in United States territory and hastening eastward with all pos slble rapldity. The officials of the Saw ngs bank of New Britain say he may be expected to arrive here by next Fri day,
 The trial of Walker promises to prove an epoch making one in the state courts, even as did his alleged under hand methods in the Criminal annals of the state of Connecticut, One of the chief reasons many have held for be- lievlng he would never be brought back home to face trial was the strong sus- picion that his conviction would very probably incriminate others whose standing has been high in the state. There may be some foundation for this belief. If there is, then there should be two-fold cause for rejoicing at his return. May the hand of the law fall upon those who deserve It's just pun ishment. There may be some surprises in store. It may seem quite improb- able that Walker could have executed such neat getaway without the aid of some confederates, but the high record of the Connecticut judges and prosecuting officers warrants the ex- pectation that there will be no favor ltes at court, no matter what their station.
 As for Walker himself, it seems cer- tain that he will offer stiff fight In the courts of Mexico he has taken ad- vantage of every means to extricate himself from his entanglement ever since he was first put under arrest last December IA. Now he complains blt- terly of the unjust treatment he receiv- ed there. "The report was industrious 1 ly circulated around the City of Mex ico," he Is reported to have said. that was not only willing but anxious tc return to Connecticut Who spread this report l don't know, but 1 suspect the prosecution. Small wonder then tha, ! the court merely said, Let 1t go.' Just how the city of Mexico could Justify ir It's own mind his eager contest of ex. tradition with counsel obtained at nc little cost, If he really was willing ant anxious" to return north, he does mol explain But the incident does show well the fighting frame of mind ir | which he Is returning to us, wiser but more sorrowful man. May tht trial be a speedy one and, above all ( fair one to all concerned, no matter who, It will be accorded chapter O.
 It's own in Connecticut court history.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
MIR. TAFT AND PROHIBITION.

The recent sessions of the prohibi- tion party at its national convention naturally call attention to the primary issue of the party. Just why prohi- bitionists should persist in saddling womans suffrage plank upon pro- hibition plank Is not at all clear. It might have been to keep peace in camp. But certainly prohibition is the party's main contention. It's nom- nations made, the party Is now pro- ceeding, in the characteristic manner of political campaigns, to throw mud" at the rival candidates The National Prohibtionist, the official or gan, attempts to show that MT. Taft is not in favor of prohibition by quoting at length from his late book, -Four Aspects of Civic Duty"
 In the quotation Mir Taft speaks of the utter futilty of enactng laws that are incapable of enfor cement He takes as an example of this the sumpt- uary laws passed by legislatures by which the sale of intoxicating liquors is prohibited under penalty lin locali- ties where the public sentiment of the immediate community does not, and | toi of the laws He puts himself on record as against such dead-letter laws, since "the constant violation or neglect of any law leads to demoralized view of all laws" Arguing or inferring l from that, the National Prohibitionist concludes that MT, Taft is opposed to the issue of prohibition.
 MT. Taft has issued a statement say ing he does not believe prohibition Is an issue in the present campaign, and, furthermore, that he has never made public his private views on the ques- ton at any time. In the article quot ed from his book he says, he was only using prohibition as an illustration of what might be the result with such sumptuary laws. But admitting it's every conten- tion, it Is not apparent how the prohibition organ can nurt the re- publican candidate in the minds of thoughtful voters. Even prohibition ists must themselves concur with him in his views If they hope for the ulti- mate success of their movement. There can be no successful prohibition without popular demand for it. The public must be educated up to want ing It.
 The farcical result of certain un- popular prohibition laws is only too well illustrated near at hand at Wor- cester, where, on the two days prior to the Fourth of July, 2,300 cases and 200 kegs of beer and 200 gallons ot whiskey were received, the express companies having to press extra way- ons into service to accommodate the rush On the night before the Fourth, thousands of people went or special trolley cars to Westboro and Clinton, nearby towns that are wet ? They went down sober commented the Worcester Telegram, 'and they came back to town the majority ot them, unk-pugnaclously maudlin ly or disgustngly drunk"
 That is the side of arbitrary prohi. 1 bition that MT, Taft is opposed to. I
 is the side that the prohibitions
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
GENERAL ORDER 17.

There are probably few New Hay eners who know just what General Orders 47 of New York's police de- partment represents. It embodies the latest ideas of the militant head of that department, Commissioner Bingham, on the Increasingly import- ant question of unnecessary noises in the nolse-famous city of Gotham. But, If New York's many noises make 1t lbrain-wracking place at times, still it has the very creditable distinction of having within its limits one of the most active anti-nose organizations of the country, It has been chiefly through the efforts of the Society for the Prevention of Unnecessary Noise that the present orders which were read to the police force for the first time last Saturday night, were brought about. It shows what organ izatIon in this regard can bring about and for that reason should be of par tlcular interest in every city. Inci- dentally 1t may be mentioned that Commissioner Bingham is sure to make himself more solid" with the citizens of the big city for what he has done to make the city more liv- able.
 General orders 47 covers a multi tude of noisy sins It hits at many different stratas of society in their oise-maling capacity. from the mill | lionaire auto-speeder, who Is contln- ually footing his frog-like "honk- l honk" or making his Gabriel horn whistle like devil incarnate, 10 the yelling newsboys and old clo' " men. | Some of the matters the order deals with are as follows: Unnecessary shouting of street hawkers of all kinds; unnecessary shouting and yell- ing: unnecessary blowing of steam ing in the street or on the sidewalks to the Interruption of traffic; whistles on peanut coasters; unnecessary blow ing of whistles or horns on motor- cycles or automobiles: letting the ex-  haust escape from motorcycles or au- tomobiles without being properly untitled; blowing horns or bugles or ringing bells by scissors grinders; yelling of "old clo'n men; yelling of extras" at night; kicking tin cans on sidewalks; yelling of carriage barkers at theaters and hotels; flat wheels on street cars; barking dogs, and the un- necessary noise of children while at play
 Many noises worthy of local con sideration are enumerated. Their ab- sence in this city would make New Haven more llvable city, too. Com missioner Bingham has, of course, warned his men that they must use every discretion in their enforcement of the order. That is very obvious. It would have to be the case wherever else the plan is tried, The existence of well-organized traffic squad in New York will aid materially Many, if not most of the nuisances, take place under the observance of these men, who have been without instruc- tons as to what to do about them heretofore, The prospective organi- zation of an efficient traffic squad in New Haven Ia of particular interest in this connection Especially around the hospitals, where noise lmpedes the recovery of the sick, and about the residence districts, where noise prevents the proper sleep of many the favorable changes that are. expect ed will be rejoiced in. Care -charme1 Sleep, son of the sable night Is com ing into his own again in the cities
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
An Exceptional Tribute.

V9IIHEETWTI FHTIHVTsJ
 After seven years of no fatalities 10 passengers, the x. r., N. II. & H. rail- road has had an accident In which one was killed, though had the lady not crawled through a window she would probably have been alive now. In view of the frequency of fatalities on other roads, these seven years of freedom from them constitutes a wonderful rec ord, and an exceptional tribute to the skill and care of trainmen, etc, as well as of officials
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
Tnft on Corporation Contributions. fSnrinpfield RopuhIicap

Mir Taft is evidently disposed to question whether the national law pro- hlbiting corporations from contributing money In a presidential election would stand judicial test of validity. This Is because the courts have held that presidential electors are state and not national officers. But for all that his republican campaign committee will observe the spirit of the law and re- reive no contributions from that quar- ter This is we'll
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
Brsnn's Attitude Toward. Prohibition

fINtFNN
 It is fact that Mir. Bryan's position on prohibition is unknown here in Lincoln, where his life and nearly all of his views are an open book. Personally he may lean towards prohibition, but hIs training In the old democratic school of mon on-interference" and no sumptu- ary laws" holds him back and makes his real attitude on this Interesting question a real mystery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

The navy department has entered into new prune contract and for that reason the tars say they have Just req son to rejoice. Hereafter prunes will have to bulk up fifty to the gallon, in- stead of seventy-five as has been the case. Those only who know what a prime requisite the pfune is in the sail or jacky's diet can realize what this means to them
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
The Height Crnxc.
Hartford Courant.)

iHitloTu COurHnt')
 1T plans drawn by Architect Ernest Flags for new CD. O. Mills building at lS Broad street concrete themselves year or two hence in steel, and the things go with 1t, country visitors In New York will be gazing at tower higher than Paris Elffel tower--a tow CT the top of which will be thousand feet above the pavement Probably some other New York architect already sees n l,200foot tower in his dreams. It's like the speed craze, only different.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
Hartford Sympathy.

New Haven may be well assured of row that has come to her The sudden death of Artemas J. Haynes is but one more of the inscrntable tragedies ot this ncomprehensble world. It is not for the mortal men who survive him taken away. Eager and brave. idealis' and optimist he was growing force in his community; it seemed that his best work was yet to come. The pulpit and the religious life of New Engant wear mourning for him.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

The Maine forest fires have been stopped by heavy rains, Now the lum- bermen can begin to figure up their losses deliberately and the public will have to pay the costs with top-notch prices, With lumber getting scarcer every year, the growing necessity that some proper patrol, or other means to prevent such connagrations, be had, Is really the concern of all the country.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

There is more heart disease in New York city than ever before, and 1t is showing itself among the children to an alarming extent, The health depart ment reports 1.234 deaths from heart weaknesses among children during their formative period.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21
LLOYDING.
Election,

Let us wager on election"
 Said tho sporty looking man; Hush exclaimed the cautious fellow, Betting Is beneath the ban Rather, let us try insurance,
 It's the latest gaming graft; I'll be sport enough 10 Lloyd you
 Ten to one on Mir. Taft
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

Flve-year- Ethel, visiting her aunt in the country, came running up from the grape arbor, holding out a small bunch of the unripe fruit Look, auntt she cried, here's some peas God forgot to put the pods on,'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

New York city pays a large funeral bill. It costs the city s32.50 to bury each of the unclaimed bodies that pass through the morgue, and there are about 94Oo of them in the course of a year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-21

Church work in Uganda has been greatly aided of late years by the prime minister, Apollo kagwa at whose homo every week there Is a Bible class which is often attended by as many as thirty of the highest chiefs