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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
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Devastation OF
FORESTS APPALLING
AppaIaChianS Would Yield
S2S,OOO,O a Year.
Forest Service, Dept. of Agricultural

AS the years go on mill owners are
| painfully aware that the loW-Water
i periods are growing longer ana long
| err This is because the forests at
| the headwaters of the streams are be-
| ing cut off, with the result that the
melting winter SHOWS and the
spring rains pour off the denuded and
hardened land in devastating floods,
| sending down for few weeks Tar
more water than they can use and
moreover, reducing the capacity and
usefulness of their millponds by fill
| ing them with hundreds of tons OF
sand and soil which the floods scouT
off the unprotected upper slopes.
Nowhere are business men wider
awake to the danger than in the
South. If indiscriminate cutting OF
| the forests on the crests of the water
shed can be stopped, there is a posi-
bility, according to recent report of
| experts, of increasing the develop
ment of power up to anywhere from
3 to 80 times the 1 100000 horsepower
at present available. Without it, al
most nothing can be done. The meth
Cd proposed to develop the Appala-
chan river resources to the total of
AZ 100000 horsepower is by storage
| reservoirs, which would catch the
surplus waters of the spring and re-
tain them until the summer months
when the mills now have to fall back
on fuel or close down.
The United States Geological Sur
vey has kept records of streamfiow in
the Appalachians for a number of
years and recently they made a care
full study of the possibilities of stor-
age reservoirs in that region. The
Forest Service has published their
report under the title "The Relation
of the Southern Appalachian Service
Circular 144, and will send it free
to anyone upon application. The ex-
perts Of the Geological Survey who
made the investigation, after picking
out reservoir sites and estimating
their capacity and the area from
which they would receive the run
off, consider the figures given above
extremely conservative. Even with
only 100000 horsepower, the an
nual return at $40 per horsepower
per year would amount to $28,000,000.
That is equal to a gross income of
3 per cent on a capital of about $685.
600 900. These figures seem to justify
a considerable outlay of money to
achieve the benefits promised.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
4 Vacant GOyernOrship

How many months during the yeaI
could we afford to leave the office OF
governor without a tenant?
Here's another:
If the state really needs no more
of the governors time than it is
now getting, why should it pay fo1
more?
And here's one more.
If Governor Smith wasn't sincere
in that matter of the early primary
why did he make such positive prom
Uses about it in the last campaign
and if he was sincere, why did he
flop?
To Hon. S. G. McLendon:
Now, Guyt, you sit still; Don't
you burst into oratOry, too
You really must stay in your Office
and figure out, once more, that saw
ing of 500, 900 bales of cotton that
the people were going to get wher
me and you and Hoke whipped the
Old Gang. The way you figured il
all out was real beautiful, Mac, and
you must do it again
All we expect now, is the figures
During our glorious campaign OF
1906 we did expect to get at least
part of the cotton. Amt expectin'
that now. viii be thankful just to
see the figures, once more, before we
die
Is it true that President Finley and
Barbour Thompson, of the Southern
railroad had a secret conference with
Governor Smith and Guyt McLendon
in the Majestic Hotel a few nights
ago?
We are so informed. Night meet
ings, in private rooms, between rail
road magnates and high state Off
GERS are very interesting things.
Would it be impertinent to inquire
of the governor and of Guyt what
was the object Of the meeting?"
Take seat, Guyt, and tell us all
about it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
Pretty HOke, Plain Joe

We wonder whether Hoke Smith
is really making many votes by
ridiculing Joe Browns personal ap-
pearance and denOunCing his ia
Their. We doubt it. Few men an
tagonized the late Joseph E. Brown
more bitterly than did this writer, but
we should consider it unfair to at
tack the son because of the public
record of the father, just as we
think it unfair for any opponent OF
HOke Smith to make capital of the
fact that HOke Smiths father is a
New Highlander.
Why drag the old folks into the
scrimmage? Why not let the old Mr.
Brown and old Mr. Smith rest in
peace? :
A very serious blunder, perhaps
is Hoke's constant nagging at Little
Joe" about his personal appearance
How can any man help his looks
We can't all be magnificent speci-
mems of manly grace, and beauty as
Hoke Smith is, however much we'd
like to be. Comparatively few are sc
Opulently endowed with the fascina-
tons of the Apollo BelViderse--as is
our gigantic HOke. Most mOrtals
must of necessity worry along with
such mugs and figures as the Good
God chose to give us. Some of us
are real homely, and some of US are
as ugly as the devil
Now when Hoke, a respondent type
of the human form divine, towers be-
fore an audience and says, in effect:
Look at me, and you will then I'M
derstand why, if you saw Joe Brown
you would not vote for him"
He makes a thrust that isn't fair
and Little Alec" Stephens wasn't
much to look at; nor was Jefferson
Davis, nor Little Joe" Wheeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
WARLICK'S STOCK AT
WHOLESALE PRICES

Warlick's big drive in shoes con-
tinues for the remainder of the
week. High grade shoes are being
sold at prices astonishingly low. For
instance, 60 cents buys ladies patent
leather oxfords which will be delight
to wear For SO cents Mems and
Boys shoes can be obtained which
will wear and look well. At the same
price is a large assortment of ladies'
high shoes, regular price being $3.50,
$3.50 and $500.
Along with the big shoes sale, War
ticks Store has put on sale every
article in the store at wholesale man
ufacturers cost. Dress goods of all
kinds, and mems clothing are in
cluded in the sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
Unfair Methods a Boomerang

Is it true as stated, in the Georgian,
that the Atlanta Journal Hoke's or
gan refused to publish Little Joe's
statement to the people of Georgia,
until he agreed to pay about $120 for
it?
If so, it is but another proof of
the fact that unfair methods always
hurt those who use them. Having
published Hoke's announcement free,
the Journal should, have published
Browns free.
The people of Georgia love fair
fight and they generally sympathize
with the man who is not given an
equal showing.
The Jeffersonian practices what it
breaches and when Livingstone
friends asked us to publish state
ment giving their side of the Fair
burn incident, we did so, promptly
and Internationally
Yet we honestly believe it to be a
calamity to Georgia that the Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
Why Not a Trial Divorce?
New York World.)

Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Ferguson
of Chicago, having discovered that
their ideas failed to attune have de-
termined to lead separate eXistences
until such time as harmony shall be
restored There is any amount Of
mutual respect-even affection-but
Just at present We can't agree or
anything"
If disagreeing couples generally
should adopt the plan inaugurated by
Mr., and Mrs. Ferguson the divorce
calendar would be considerably short
ened. Many husbands and wives re-
sort to the courts for fancied refuge
prompted by no higher motive than
pique, only to discover after the de-
cree was rendered that they have
flown to evils which they knew not
of. When Betsy and [ are out
personal pride requires that each
stand fast. But give the husband a
few months for reflection on the adj
vantages OF home life, and let the
wife once discover that home and
mother entails the surrender of con
siderable part of her independence
and both are in excellent frame OF
mind to make concessions.
In one of Gilbert's comedies a faith
er thus advises his daughter on her
wedding eve: IF you would be truly
happy in the marriage state, my
dear, be sure to have your own way
in everything. Brook no opposition,
permit of no argument, admit of no
appeal. However wrong you may be,
maintain a firm, answering and I'M
deviating front. These were your
angel mothers sentiments through
life. She observed them ands she was
happy. l neglected them and l was
a miserable wretch"
A separation of moderate length
would probably induce change of
heart, even in the gentleman who
uttered these amiable sentiments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Roosevelt gave the Federal courts
a hard slap when he said in his last
message to Congress: 1T is unques-
tionably true that in a number of
cases the power of injunction has
been used to grave injury of the rights
of laboring men," If such is really
the case-and this is not merely cam
paign blatherskitism-the sooner Con-
gress specifically limits the rights of
Federal judges in regard to injunc
tions the better. Nothing will do more
to bring the courts into hatred and
contempt than the feeling that they
are becoming instruments of tnjus
tice to any class of citizens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
GALE BLEW FIERCELY
IN FRIENDSHIP SECTION

Early morning Observers yesterday
reported seeing a black, funnel-shap-
ed cloud to the northwest, and predic-
ted that storm was on somewhere
in this vicinity. Reports later from
the Friendship neighborhood were to
the effect that young cyclone had
blown over that section Of the coun-
try tearing down fences and Chin
neys One small house, owned by
Mrs. Schumpert, was seen which had
been blown from its blocks and set
down neatly a short distance away
No serious damage was reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Rabbi Krauskopf, of Philadelphia
attacks the Zionist movement as ar
unfortunate agitation" with more
of romanticism than practicability il
it. Like the majority of his co-reli
gionists, the rabbi thinks this coun
try is a good enough Palestine fol
any one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Had it not been for the aid Of
Roger Sullivan the Illinois delega-
ton would not have been pledged to
Bryan. Yet Sullivan is the same man
whom Bryan at the st. Louis conven-
ton branded as a "train robber,
road agent" and "buccaneer." Nc
doubt Mr.. Bryan's opinion has been
very much modified.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

The recent spectacular raid or
blind tigers in Savannah is not be-
lieved to have accomplished any real
or permanent good Spectacular per
formances seldom do. 1t is the steady
persistent, faithful, day-after-day en-
forcement of the law that tells, not
the spasmodic efforts for public eff
feet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

A New York woman who married
Capt. Arthur Hill, of the British
army, has returned to the metropolis
alone after a months experience. The
explanation is that the marriage had
not fulfilled all expectations. One
natural query is: Did any marriage
ever meet all expectations n thirty
DAYS?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Brown buttons are much in evil
dence in Savannah. Chatham is ex-
pected to give Brown three thousand
majority, which will offset the Smith
majority in probably fifteen or TWEEN
ty counties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
Tells of Smiths Unfair Methods in Attacking Little
Joe Brown.
RDICULES REGENT MEETING OF STATE COMMITTEE
GOVERNOR SMITH CHARGED WITH HOLDING SECRET MEETINGS WITT
RAILROAD OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE HIS
CAMPAIGN.

district is represented in congress by
such a man as we know Livingston
to be-
judge Hines, attorney to our en-
larged and high-priced railroad com
mission, has been out on the stump
making speeches for our absentee
governor.
The judge is a mighty good lawyer,
and knows how to make a good
speech on a mighty poor case.
Here is a COnnndrnm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

The defeat of Winston Churchill
is described as a heavy, bitter and
crushing blow" to the Liberal Par
ty. A few more elections and the
conservatives will be back in power.
The Liberals remind one of the Dem
ocratic party. 1t is made up of too
many discordant elements to keep its
office very long.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

We only need rs electarial votes
outside of the Solid South to win in
the presidential election. Only sew
enty-six they look as big as a
million dollars to a pauper. And
what guarantee have we that the
South will be solid this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

The directors of the broken Bank
of Waycross declared themselves a
hundred per cent. dividend out of the
deposits of the bank, instead of the
earnings This sort of high finance
might do in New York but it should
mean stripes in Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Speaking of the proposed shaft to
Wirz at Andersonville Justice Evans,
of the Supreme Court, says: The U.
D. C. does not wish to stir up strife.
They erect the shaft to vindicate the
name of hero who did his duty and
was unjustly condemned"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

A New Jersey girl married a man
whom she loved as a promising civil
engineer, and later learned that he
was a Viscount. There is a prospect
of that marriage continuing happy
until the end"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

The North American says the Penn
sylvania railroad is not a sinless cor
poration, but it is a great railroad
because the management has ex-
pended, instead of pocketing, the
money of investors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

William Waldorf Astor wants a
peerage and is willing to expend mil
lions of money drawn from this
country to that end The outlook is
that he cannot get the coveted honor.
Every American hopes that he will
die disappointed man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Savannah does not lay so much stress
on Bonaventure as it did in former
years. When sightseers wish to see
a cemetery the Savannahians recon-
mend a trip to Charleston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

An AshevilIe belle eIoped with an
other man on the eve of her marriage.
This course is preferable, whatever
may be said, to divorce proceedings
later on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
Americas, Ca, May LIST, 1908.

Judging from the reports from Eu-
rope, if the Prince de Sagan and
Anna Gould are not married they
ought to be.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Gov. Johnson thinks one great is
sue-the great issue, in facts: Shall
we have a sovereign government or
sovereign states and a sovereign peo-
pie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

William J. Bryan announces that his
crops this year will consist princi-
pally of corn, oats, alfalfa and tim
othy. A crop of votes would be more
in order.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
It Matters About
the

Nothing adds so much to
the attractiveness of a pretty
home as does pretty mating,
and the season approaches
when the sitting room, the
parlor and sleeping rooms as
well should be given their
new spring dressing. From
the standpoint of attractive
ness and sanitation, nothing
equals mating as a floor COW
ering.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Japan is about to reissue it's war
bonds and is expected to pay eight
per cent. interest. Doesn't look much
like a country seeking war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

The four battleship plan of the pres
ident continues to meet with hard
fate, The Senate and the House will
have none Of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Daily. one. year.. =. E. =. :. $500
Daily, one month =. E. :. =. SOC
Weekly, one year =. =. E. :. 81. 90
Weekly, six months :. E. E. :. SOC
Address all letters and make remit
lance payable to
THE TINES RECORDER,
Americas, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

There are no to-mOrrows on the
calendar Of the man who does things
Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager.
G. W. CORNFORTH,
Associate Editor and Assistant
Manager.
]. W. FURLOW, City Editor.
W. L. DUPREE,
Assistant Business Dept.
Editorial Room Telephone SO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01
The Times-Recorder is the

The Times Recorder is the
Oficial Organ of the City of Americas
Official Organ of Sumter County.
Official Organ of Webster County.
official Organ of Railroad Commits
sion of Georgia for the 3rd Congress
sional District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-01

Entered at the postofice at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-13
PERSONAL POINTS.

Ellwood Fry departed last evening
for Murdo. S. D., where he will spend
the summer.
Cyrus Wait and Norman French last
evening returned from Chicago where
they attended the conference meet
held there last week.
Miss Mary S. Entrikin left today for
Beloit, Wis, to attend the commence
ment exercises of the Beloit college
She will spend the summer at Wiscon-
sin lakes.
Colonel F. E. Hobbs, commandment
at Rock Island arsenal, departed las!
evening for Washington, where he
was summoned by news of the very
serious illness of his father.
Guy Munger returned yesterday
from Urbana, having graduated with
honors from the University of Illinois
Miss Hazel Munger, who attended the
commencement exercises, returned
with him.
II. B. Hayden. superintendent of the
city schools, departed today for Mar
shalltown. Iowa, where he will give
series Of talks on School Manage
ment.' at the county institute. Mr.
Hayden was principal of Marshall
town school from 1892 to 1896.
The Misses Cora Van Calder and
Ruth Buffum returned home from
Champaign last evening accompanied
by Miss Susan Reed of Westfield
Mass, who has also been student al
the state university and who will visi!
at the Van Calder home for week.
C. o. Maynard has returned from
Burlington with his bride. formerly
Miss Clara o. Miller of Burlington
where they were married Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard will reside a
1917 Fifth avenue. Mr.. Maynard i!
cashier at Adams Express company
| Office here.
/, Mrs. James r. Darnell is here from
Fort Worth, Texas, and is visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles n. Hast
ings at their home on Fourteenth-and
a-half street. Mr.. Darnell is at Yves
Baden, Ind, but will join his wife
here in about 10 days, and they will
Then return home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-13
RS. Nevada Briggs

wi continues to interest hun
dreds of ladies' with the lee
lures on Domestic Science. You may
consider yourselves fortunate if you
are able to hear these lectures at this
time. New things of interest every
day--A great many ladies' have attend
ed every lecture. such is the interest
awakened.
Monday in addition to the lecture.
Mrs. Briggs will make and serve Nut
Cake and Orange Cake. using the ia
nous K c. Baking Powder and in ad-
dition. that delicious Strawberry Short
cake made after Mrs. Janette Kenzie
Hills famous recipe.
Tuesday as specialties there will be
crisp doughnuts made with K. c.
Baking Powder. sponge cake and
Deutsche APPEL Kuchen that you ought
not to miss.
Remember these lectures are with
our compliments. Come as our guests
as often as you like. Lectures and
demonstrations every day from to S
o'clock. Third Floor. Third Ave. Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-13
G.S.m cabe E Co:
z1ROCK ISLAM 4ILnsst. sEsd1B
Mason's Fruit Jars
with rubbers and porce-
lain lined lids. complete,
half gals. sc; quarts SC.
and pints &C.
< YOU'LL find at this store some
thing greater and more valuable
2 IL. q. l.. 4

XZOU'LL find at this store some
thing greater and more valuable
to you than the bargains. You'll
find spirit of business" that's differ
ent-that rises above mere selling, to the
point of serving the public.
The values we offer, the low prices
we quote, the efforts we make to meet
your wishes, the guarantee of satisfaction
these are merely the indications of our
willingness to serve you in that broad
spirit of helpfulness.
Hundreds of homes know just what
this means and we want all of Western
Illinois and Eastern Iowa to know that
this is store where the mere selling of
goods is made secondary to the interests
OF its patrons.
Our recently adopted profit sharing
plan demonstrates this anew. We give
S. & H. Green Trading Stamps with
every cash purchase which entities you
to your choice of hundreds of handsome,
useful and practical presents which pat
rons of this store receive without costing
them cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-13

Royal Worcester Adjusto, made
in two models for the short stout
figure and for the tall full figure.
the Adjusto adroitly flattens the
abdomen. lengthens the waist line
and reduces the hip measure
price $500.
LaGracque---boned with double
Aluminoid, will hold the figure
firmly if desired. Style 43-77.
2.25. and the new style with long
back, $3.50.
American Lady. one OF the best
form training corsets. has bias
section to hold abdomen in cor
rect position. $3.50.
Redeem. Style %, the long back
and long hip length clearly denote
that this all whale bone filled Red
fern lengthens the lines and re-
duces the waist and hips of a stout
figure. Genuine whale bone $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-13
WANT THEM AGAIN
w. 8. Mcintyre and c. r.. Seidel
Are Urged by Business Men
to Become Candidates
FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION
Their Terms Expire This Month and
Their Friends Are Anxious to
Have Them Returned

This month the terms of two of the
present members of the board of edu-
cation terminate. and at the annual
election TO be held two mem
bers are to be selected. There
have been a number of capable
Een suggested as candidates in case
either w. B. Mcintyre or C. H. Seidel,
the retiring members, decline to ac-
cept the position again.
Reelection Is Urged.
In view of the faithful and efficient
service of the present board, a petit
ton has been circulated by business
men, urging that the two retiring
members be candidates at the coming
election. and accept the place again
The petition is as follows:
"The undersigned legal voters of the
city of Rock Island, H., recognizing
the efficient service on the school
board for years past of William B
Mcintyre and c. H. Seidel. respect
July request them TO stand for re
ELECTION at the coming school election
'E, l.. Golf, L. S. McCabe, H. B
Simmon, Morris L. Heagy, L. M. Gas
teel, w. H. Gest Jr., A. E. Fehlman
+. X Rhoads, Louis Kohn, William
M. Reck, Warren H. Reck, William
Payne. R. Champion, NJ c.. Rice, A
Mosenfelder. Frank G. Young, o. F
Schmidt. John J. Ullemeyer, B. Irwin
hayes, T. F. LaVelle, ]. ]. Quinn, c
c. Truesdale, H. E, VanDuzer, l. S
White. A. ]. Riess, J. INGALLS,. NJ. II
Sexton, F. K. Rambo, A. d. Walker
c. ]. Searle
The petition is still in circulation