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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14
GAMBLERS USE PEOPLES MONEY

In the course of the debate on
Senator Aldrich's currency measure,
Wednesday, Senator Rayner, of
Maryland, got a chance to indulge in
some severe criticisms of the present
financial system.
After picturing the workings of the
present reserve scheme, Senator Ray
nor declared that if the city banks
only had on hand one and one-half per
cent and the country banks per cent
of deposits, he wanted to know who
had the rest of the 25 per cent res
erVe. He could see no other explana-
ton than that the stock mar
ket gamblers got it.
Following this conclusion, he said:
so gentlemen of the South and
West, when you want to move your
crops, do not apply to the banks, be-
cause they have no money, but apply
to the New York Stock Exchange for
permission to do So
No love is wasted in the South and
west on Wall street Recent develop
ments have shown that the peoples
money was being used for gambling
purposes there. This has still fur
Their tended to arouse the enmity oil
| other sections against the New York
spectators. Certainly the stamping
out Of the gambling-which constitu
ties fOurf1fths or more of the dealings
on the New York Bourse-wilT bt
hailed with joy by the great majorit!
of the common people.
Any financial system which pander,
to this class is in need of violent re
| formation. Regardless of party
any provision in the new currenc,
bill which will cripple the gamb
ling activities, carried on with tn
peoples money, will have public sup
port.
But if anything of this kind i
passed, it must be forced on Sena
tor Aldrich, whose interests are sal
to lie with the captains of industry
who are guilty of the offenses com
planned Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14
CONGRESSMAN LEWIS CANDIDACY

Congressman Lewis has apparently
"cinched" his reelection as a member
of the sixty-frst congress by making
the announcement that he will not
seek reelection when his next term
expires. Any talk of vigorous oppo-
sition was on the theory that Congress
man Lewis had had the job long
enough. Two years from now there
will surely be a warm contest among
a number of aspirants, but if any
body runs against Congressman Lewis
this fall it will be only for the pur-
pose of grooming for the real race.
Twelve years Congressman Lewis
has spent in the halls of Congress,
having reached the position of rank
ing Democratic member Of the bank
ing and currency committee. In view
of the fact that the currency question
is now the most absorbing one before
Congress, his position is one of the
most important open to the minority
| If the Democrats win in the coming
| election, he will no doubt become the
head of this committee
1t is fortunate for the South that this
| position is held by Congressman Lewis
| the leadership of the minority on the
| committee named giving opportunity
| to protect the Southern planters in
| the matter of legislation. One Of the
vital bills which he pushed through
| the last house was the bill providing
that real estate should be legal col
| lateral for loans by national banks.
In the next two years the currency
system of the country will most
likely be revised in many important
respects, and should the Democrats
win the control of Congress, Con-
gresham Lewis would be the head oil
the committee having such Legislation
in charge. His long experience would
thoroughly fit him for the position
while the cotton growing states would
be assured of a full consideration il
any changes. Even as ranking mem
Der of the minority of the committee
in case the Republicans continue il
control, his position is a most starte
gic one
Though not a resident of Ameri
Gus, this city has had the earnes
support of Congressman Lewis in ey
cry proposition. The securing of {
new postofice building for this cit!
was due to Mr.. Lewis untiring eff
forts, and he is devoting himself a!
assiduOusly to the task Of securing
an increase in the appropriation il
order that building may be erected
which will do full justice to the com
mercial Importance of the city.
The Third District should with I'M
animity return Congressman Lewis
for the next term With many it will
be disappointment that he will no
again stand for reelection. His
reasons for again offering for the
place are convincing from a patriotic
standpoint alone. He is needed il
his present position during the mex
two years more than ever before. Nc
one else should be thought of fol
the place this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

President Sutro, of the German-Am-
erican Alliance, told the House Com
mittee on Judiciary that more muir
ders had been committed by men
made dyspeptic by mince pie and ice
water than by men maddened by Ii
quor If Roosevelt had been present
he would probably have added ''sauer
kraut and limburger cheese" to the
list of murder-inspiring agencies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Tammany Hall and Mayor McClel-
Ian are said to be united on the basis
of a common opposition to Bryan. The
latter must be considered a strong
demned the song How about substi-
tuting "Mollycoddles? 2"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

BY way of solving the question OF
standard bearers for the Republican
and Democratic parties, it has been
suggested that Taft and Hughes VS..
Bryan and Johnson would be a pro-
per combination. No doubt the heads
of the two tickets would be agreeable,
but how about the tails?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14
Just for Two of Them

I've got a birthday surprise for
your mother" said Mr.. Kidder, wink
ing at hi manageable daughter.
I'm going to give her a new spoon
holder"
"A new spoonholder?" queried the
dear girl
yes, new parlor SOFA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Russia is said to be arming in an
ticipation of another struggle with
Japan. Give the big nation time, and
unless too severely torn by internal
discussions, the little kingdom of
Japan will be in serious danger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad con-
tinues to discharge employees who are
found to drink when off or on duty.
It has gone in for straight prohibition
as a measure of protection for its
patrons and property. This kind of
prohibition is undoubtedly more effec-
tive than state legislation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The mayor of Delaware town,
which recently voted dry, has re-
signed because under the new regime
the fees were not sufficient to pay
him to remain The town baliff will
also resign for the same reason.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The democratic Baltimore Sun APP
proves the Presidents support of
Taft 1t says: The American people
are pretty evenly divided on political
principles and policies of government,
but they are practically unanimous in
their conviction that loyalty is one of
the greatest of virtues"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Freight train crews in New York
state was treated to a severe shock
when the court of appeals held that
an injunction on box of freight
reading this side up" must be OBJ
served. A brakeman usually con-
siders such an inscription as a joke
but in that state it will be funny no
longer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The proposed prosperity conven-
ton" in Baltimore is an idea 1t is
entirely feasible. All the convention
would need to do would be to pass
resolutions and adjourn Confidence
would be restored and the furry
would be oyer.-Springield Republi-
can
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The New York Evening Post holds
that no one but Republican drunk
with complacency could deny that the
coming campaign will test his party
to the utmost. 1t says: ct is no
time for the boastful cry that any good
Republican can beat Bryan. Some
good Republicans, even among those
now mentioned for the Presidency,
would be overwhelmed by Bryan"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The lady who broke her engagement
to the venerable Senator Davis so as
not to ALLEVIATE him in his old age
from his family deserves a Carnegie
medal for heroism. Very few would
calmly stand upon so high a ground
and lay aside vast wealth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Onward Christian Soldiers" is too
martial a song for the Woman's
Peace Circle, which has Just con-
demned the song. How about On
ward little mollycoddles?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The Philadelphia Record holds ths'
the Democratic party might sweep the
country by nominating Judge Gray
of Delaware, for president, and Gov
ernor Johnson of Minnesota, for vice
president. That would certainly be
a safe and sound ticket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

A New York dispatch says the Due
de Chaulnes wore a silk hat and a
light overcoat when he went to get
the marriage license. He will prob
ably be able to dress better after he
get his fingers on Papa Shonts' pile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Married twice in as many hours is
the record of a Memphis girl. She
could not make up her mind which
man to marry and had the wedding
day set for both of them on the
same day The first husband seeks
to have both marriages annuled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Atlanta continues to talk a good
deal about the recent bank failure
but ten to one it will end in talk
No one seems to ever be guilty enough
to punish for the wrecking of a bank.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Oklahoma's lower house has pass
ed an act providing nine-foot sheets
for hotel beds, and forbidding the use
of cracked chinaware on the tables.
The state believes in starting out
right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The Georgia railroad has been den
led the right to take off any of its
trains by the railroad commission 1t
only remains to order that no road
shall show a deficit in earnings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Complaint is made in Savannah
about the small attendance at the
churches. No complaints of this ma
ture seem to be coming from the
locker clubs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

One Savannah locker club has been
"pinched." The charge is that the
proprietor sold to a man not mem
Der. Considering the ease with which
membership is acquired, the alleged
offense is without excuse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Another boom for Judge Gray, of
Delaware for Democratic candidate
for President has been launched. The
others have all come back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Morgan may be a patriot of the
deepest dye, but somehow the coun-
try will not cease thinking that his
is the brand of patriotism that pays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

Seab Wright is apparently waiting
for the people to urge him to run
for senator. Every member of a
locker club ought to hurrah for Seab.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Americas, Ga, Feb. II, 1905.

The Philadelphia Record thinks
Roosevelt is a deliciously entertain
ing writer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14
IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES

sanitary plumbing is our business.
We have grown up in it, take a deep
interest in sanitation according to
modern science and methods and con-
sequently can put your house in good
condition so far as plumbing goes
and keep it that way. Ask for estima-
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

If woman's complexion pleases
her the rest doesn't Chicago
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager.
c. 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, 1908-02-14

The Times Recorder is the
Of1cial 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 Bird Congress
sfonal District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-14

FISH TALES are often exagger ations. but
we have no need OF stretching the u nth IN
our busiuf SIS as FISH DEALERS. Ere h
ness is an absolutely indispensable quality
in unsalted or Unsmo ked fish and we handle
none about which here may be the slightest
doubt. We keeD every kind in season from
the game II out to solid mullet. And we
don't try to make a fortune on everv pound
of fish We sell either. tHF RJOCK & co.
Phone NO. 81.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
IRON CANE HELPS HEALTH.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Among fashionable accessories of the masculine costume the very newest item is the iron cane. It weighs possibly seve and a half pounds and is warranted espe- c,ally desirable for citizens who reside in regions afflicted with thugs
 But this is only an incidental reason for the iron cane. Its real purpose is as an exercser. For the business man who has Title time for the chest weights, dumb bells and all the other devices for keep ing him in trim the cane may prove a Loon. It can be used as one walks in the open air. and consequently is the city nans nearest substitute for the natural While walking along the cane may be swung first in one hand then in the .iher, so that development will be un,- form.
 So if men of somewhat portly build or of jaded, overworked complexion or oth- e wise afflicted with the signs of city confinement and lack of exercise are ob- served during the next few months prom enading the city streets and gracefully lightly, airily swinging canes after the manner of the majordomos, the spectacle will not be caused by a sudden attack of springtime gayety. It will simply be the man with the iron cane out for lis daily stroll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
THE IDEAL LABOR UNION.

Chancellor Day of Syracuse University in
 Leslie's Weekly
 There might be a union of great help to its membership and to business. l believe in labor organizations as believe in corporations. But let it be a union uron principles of mutual benefit and helpfulness both to the laborer and to the manufacturer, both to the working rlan and to the contractor. Let 1t be for the purpose of securing to the em- ployer the greatest proficiency, insisting upon only skilled mechanics for me- oaanics' pay. Let 1t consider the interests of the business and how to serve them. Let it compel its wage. not by excluding those who choose to work for less or to work when the union men will not work. but by furnishing the highest type of man and workman, so that business men will say: "If you want the most skilled and reliable mechanic or laborer you must set them from the union. They will hays rC one in the union but first-class man." olss thrift and temperance and home sanitation and ways and means of getting the home and furnishing 1t with books and periodicals for4-mental improvement, and spend some of the time in amuse- i.ents and healthy games now spent in put into opposition to capital be used in .self-improvement and furnishing a high CT class of mechanic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Rural Free Delivery

Although the cost of rural delivery was in the last fiscal year nearly $27,- 900 900, yet the postal deficit is stead ilv decreasing. It is less by 50 per cent than it was 10 years ago, when rural delivery was in it's infancy. And the reason is that rural delivery pro- notes, develops and increases postal receipts. It not only cuts off many small postoffices and star routes, but it serves to increase the use of the mails. Points from which rural routes start soon know that an influx of mail follows. The farmer, whose mail is brought to his door, becomes a reader of papers and even a letter writer, and his family follows in his footsteps. Possibly members of the family lead the way.
 No one innovation of decade in this country has been more beneficial than rural delivery. It not only increases postal receipts, but it also increases public intelligence, and brings the farm in close touch with the rest Of the country. It is blessing to the farms, and what makes life on the farm more comfortable helps the coun- try.
 The system should be extended to the utmost in this state. We should have at least 1000 rural routes, and we now have but 889. Some counties are backward in appreciating the sys- tenn. It is otherwise in Georgia, and in Tennessee, and every county should go to work to secure enough routes to cover it's territory. About 20 to county is the number needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Muck.RAklNe NOTHING NEW.

From the Philadelphia Saturday Evening
 Post.
 Some day the muck-raker will be justly written up. He was, in fact, a most modest person, bespectacled, of studious mien and deliberate habit, thinking only, methodically of his humble daily task. Plying his garden implement, in um- brageous and homely industry, he sudden 1y found himself surrounded by raging band who delivered the astounding charge that he was digging up the foundations of society. Ever since he has been pom dering the experience in round-eyed and dumb amazement
 To appreciate the power of the press does not exactly lie in the way of our trade. But no writings did 1t; nor yet did Roosevelt do it. There was nothing new. Every oppressive practice of the oil trust was fully stated a dozen or more years ago by Henry D. Lloyd Corruption and extravaganza in life insurance were all brought out in the Beers case. Rotten city politics was commonplace to ev- erybody. Railroad rebates were as much within common knowledge as the change of the seasons. Harriman's manipula- tion of Union Pacific was a quite con servctive piece of business compared with NcLeod's well known manipulation of Reading. The spirit of the nation was ready this time. It would have famed out against the sins of business and politics anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

of congressman from $5O0O to s750o year. The present pay may be all the average congressman can earn in
 other fields, but it is not the full value of the services of men equipped as NJ.
 Spooner or MT. Littlefeld or MT. Cons.
 ins is. It is difficult to say how the
 best men can be kept in public life
 The country is not ready to organize a Congress on the British or nor-pay
 basis. Nor can it go on increasing sai aries. Nor can public life be made more agreeable than it is. All in all, We will have to be content with men who can not earn a fortune each year in private life. We will have to accept those who are willing to forego dollars for the distinction that attends public service, filling the ranks with those who could not do better elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Modern Teaching Methods.

Dr. C. C. Thach, president of the Ala bama Polytechnic institute. who addressed the graduates of Birmingham Medical col iege Friday night, was heard again yes- terday morning when he addressed 15O teachers of the Birmingham public schools in the lecture room of the High school building. The occasion was the regular monthly meeting of the teachers. Dr. Thach discussed the English language and especially modern teaching methods in comparison with the old methods. He pointed out the superiority of the modern system and paid high compliment to the Birmingham schools, where he found the English course most excellent and the mode of instruction strictly in accordance with the latest approved pedagogic prac- tice.
 Dr. Thach in lecture delivered in an- other city some time ago, took occasion to call attention to the fact that Bir- mingham was then the only place in Ala bama where modern teaching in the ele- mentary public schools had been intro- dueed. This city, he said. had led all the others, and it was something of which the people of Birmingham might feel justly proud.
 'Dr. Thach's lecture at the teachers meeting was Illuminating and full of in- terest from beginning to end,' said Super intendent J. H. Phillips yesterday evon- ing. "The speaker could not have had a more appreciative audience. The teach CTS naturally gave him close and sympa- thetic attention, and Dr. Thach was man ifestly charmed with his reception"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Ae56eaes-
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
REPLIES.

REPLIES.
 After taking drink of patent medicine a Virginia veteran cut off an arm and a foot and then slashed his throat. The stun he took must have been about ten times worse than vitagraph whisky.
 A football captain has joined the Sal vation army in Kentucky. The devil had better look to his laurels.
 William Jennings Bryan will not at- tend the democratic dinner in New York where he was not expected to speak. Silence is not golden with the Commoner; it Is rank oppression.
 "One of the most welcome innovations of the day is the Thaw quiet now pre- vailing." says the Washington Herald. You must be deaf, Friend Nevin. Evelyn is still in the news
 A young Georgian has been arrested for acting queer" in a neigaboring state. Any person who goes from a dry locality to one that isn't dry is apt to take few more than he needs at first
 "An unusual situation In Texas" is re- ported. Everybody out there must be satisfied. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Alonn the Eastern Edne

An election on April 20 may open the way to a speedy specialization of Greater Birmingham, for if on the third Monday of this month the quali- fled voters of a narrow strip of terri tory extending from the Sixth ward of this city along the confines of Avon dale, Woodlawn and East Lake to the extreme boundary of Greater Birming ham-if they vote ives" all the munich palities to the east of us can arrange to come in speedily instead of waiting until October, 1909.
 The voters who go to the polls on April 20 will therefore be voting for or against a quick Greater Birmingham. The quicker the new Birmingham is organized the quicker will come a rise in the values of realty and a qu.ckening of local development. The voters in the long strip can begin a process that will make Greater Bir. mingham fact this year, and year gained in this valley is worth voting for. The question is up in it's present form to the voters of long strip in the approaching special election. Re- member the day-April 20.