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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
COMP ANY IN TRIM FOR
VISIT OF OFFICERS
Light Infantry is Working
Hard Now.

The Americus Light Infantry will
be officially inspected in a few days
now, and in the interim the troops are
drilling hard to the end of making a
good showing. That Company L"
will pass muster all right no one
here doubts for moment. The pro
perty is being overhauled and put
into condition, the men are drilled
eevry week on the streets, and in
fact everything that will make the
inspection more creditable is being
done
Major LandeCs, who has been the
inspecting officer for the past few
weeks has been relieved and Major
Frederick L. Palmer has been ap
pointed in his position.
Major Palmer is a Georgia boy, hav
ing entered West Point from Rome
in 1880. Since that time he has seen
service in many countries, being es
pecially active during the Boxer up
rising and distinguished himself in
that campaign.
He is a fine man and a thoroughly
efficient officer and will doubtless
make a very capable official for the
position of Inspector of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
JOINER is CARRIED TO
STATE Pen IN BALDWIN
FWgeT Will Don Stripes
Today.

L. G. Joiner, the insurance agent
convicted of forgery here and SEN
fenced to a term of five years in the
State Penitentiary, was taken from
the Americus jail at noon yesterday
and carried to the Prison farm at
MilledgeviIle.
A State guard came for the pris-
oner and left with him by the after
noon Central train.
Joiner will be put to work today
on the farm, and will be given such
duties to perform as his physical con-
dition will permit.
He was convicted and sentenced
nearly six months ago, Judge Little
john giving him five years in the
pen, but a vigorous fight to keep him
from wearing the stripes was made,
the Supreme court finally ruling
against the young forger.
Joiner created quite a scene at the
jail yesterday when the guard took
him away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
ANTI-TOXIN is GIVEN
FREE IN THE STATE
Great Boon to Diphtheria
Patients.

The state board of health through
Dr. H. F. Harris, will, ,on May 18th
begin the manufacture or anti-toXiT
for free distribution to diphtheria pa
tents in the state. No scientific de-
parture of greater moment has beer
made in years in Georgia.
The legislature at it's last session
appropriated a fund for this purpose
AS enough anti-toxin for a patient
costs approximately $40, the free dis
tribution of this cure means much tC
the poorer classes Of the state. Geor-
gia will be one of the few states that
have such a free distribution.
The anti-toxin is now recognized
by physicians as an almost infallible
cure for diptheria, one of the most
terrible of children's diseases. Since
it's discovery and use, the percentage
of mortality has been largely dimin-
ished.
Anti-toxin is made from the serum
of a horse, and its manufacture is
extremely interesting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
SCHOOLS ARE GOING IN
FORCE TO MEETING
AmeriCuS to SendDeIeQateS
There.

The Americus Sunday schools are
going to be we'll represented at the
convention of the state Sunday school
association to be held in Athens on
April %, % and "a President George
Hains has anounnced that ample pro-
vision is being made for the enter
tainment of the visitors. 1t is ex
pected that every school in the state
will be represented by at least one
delegate These delegates will give,
upon thir return, an account of the
workings of the convention to their
several schools and it is expected that
in this way much interest will be
awakened in the great Sunday school
movement which is sweeping over
the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
ONLY ONE CHARGE IS
ALLOWED TO BE MADE
Shippers Gan Mark Pack
age ''Prepaid.''

The state railroad commission has
just issued an order permitting the
sender of an express package, who
prepays express charges to mark on
the package Paid" or Prepaid" and
requiring the agent of the express
company to put similar stamp or
mark on the package. Failure to
follow the order, or collection of sec
ond charges at the point of destina-
ton, subjects the express company to
penalty of twice the proper charge
and failure to refund said amount to
the sender within "a hours after de-
mand, shall be punishable by such
other penalty as may be prescribed
by the commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
LYDIAE. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since was sixteen years of
age had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness in
consequence l had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous. My physi-
clan said must go through an opera
tion to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you l am to-
day well woman, and / am telling
ali my friends of my experience"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
PLENTY OF FRUIT, But
NO CRATES ARE MADE
Carloads Will be Required
Here Soon.

With hundreds of carloads fruit
both peaches and canteloupes. 10 be
shipped from Americus this summer
the crates for the shipments will be
bought in other markets instead OF
being manufactured here OF course
there is no reason or logic in this
but it is just a way we have of do
ing things. Muckalee swamp con-
tains enough timber for making crates
to supply the state of Georgia. yet
we send to other states for an article
that could easily and cheaply be
made here in Americus, where the
demand this year will be very heavy
Unless crate factories are under the
jurisdiction of the railroad commits
sion there is no reason why such an
industry if established here, would
not pay handsomely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
LADIES WON PRAISE IN
SUCCESS OF BANQUET
Preparation of Menu Was
Excellent.

No other agency contributed so
much to the pronounced success of
the Board of Trade banquet than did
the Ladies Auxiliary to the Hospital
Association, who prepared entirely,
and served the excellent menu A
finer supper was never served in
Americus upon a similar occasion and
the Ladies Auxiliary WILL in future,
be relied upon to prepare and serve
menus on like public occasions. Upon
every side yesterday the ladies were
praised and cOmplimented upon their
success in this instance, as in others
of like kind, for not only did they
please the Board Of Trade therein, but
earned a snug sum for the hospital
as we'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
IS Welded IN ATLANTA
WHILE EN- ROUTE HOME

Letters received by Americus
friends yesterday brought tidings OF
the rather romantic marriage of Miss
Sadie Knott and Mr. Charles P. Wood
which occurred in Atlanta on Sunday
night last while Miss Knott was ell
route to her home in Ohio. A charm
ing visitor in Americus for several
weeks, Miss Knott left here on Sun
day last for Cincinnati. In Atlanta
that evening, she was met by Mr.
Wood, and an engagement of some
length terminated at the altar then
and there, the young couple proceed
ing next day to Cincinnati to receive
the expected parental blessing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
Trzxf6 and
Quality

appeal to the Well Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingIy, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co, only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
JUDGE LITTLEJOHN
BACK FROM WEBSTER

Judge z. A. Littlejohn and Solicitor
Frank Hooper, who have been at
tending the semi-session of the Web
ster county Superior Court in their
official capacity, returned to Americus
yesterday. The courts session be-
gan Monday and lasted until noon
Friday. The greater part of the
time was devoted to the civil docket,
as the criminal docket was the light
est in years. No criminal cases of
Importance were on the docket The
civil docket was practically cleaned
up, to the great satisfaction of the
court officers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
MASONS ARE HOSTS AT
A SUPPER LAST NIGHT

Americus Lodge No. 13 and M. B.
Council Lodge No. 95, were well rep
resented at the Masonic entertain
ment and supper given at Plains last
night under auspices of Furlow Lodge
of that little city The lodges of
Richland, De Soto, Ellaville, Preston
and other towns were likewise we'll
represented The Times Recorder
hopes to be able to give a more de-
tailed account of the occasion to-
morrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
MRS. ]. ]. WILLIFORD is
DEAD IN ATLANTA
Formerly a Resident of
AmGriCuS.

kilograms received by relatives in
Americus yesterday announced the
death of Mrs. Joseph J. Williford at
her home in Atlanta. The announce
ment of the passing away of this
estimable and greatly beloved Chris
tian woman causes profound sorrow
in Americus, where she resided for
so many years, esteemed in the high
est among all Mrs. Williford was
about "a years of age and is surviv-
ed by eight sons and daughters. She
also has two sisters residing here
Mrs. P. B. Williford and Mrs. G.. o.
Loving. The funeral will take place
in Amriecus, probably Sunday after
neon, notice of which will be made
tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
CONDUCTORS TO MAKE
REPLY TO JOHNSON

Seaboard conductors, it is said, are
not little indignant at publications
made of the recent hearing before the
Railway Commission relative to an
nullment of "shOofy'' trains west of
Americus, wherein Mr.C. G. Johnson,
of Columbus, is credited with certain
statements which reflected upon the
integrity of conductors in charge of
this train. 1t was said in railway cir
cles here yesterday that the conduc-
tors had prepared for publication a
very warm communication regarding
the alleged statements of Mr.. Johnson,
which might appear today in his home
paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
TO HEAR INJUNCTION
CASE AT CHAMBERS
Proceedings of Interest
This Morning.

Judge Littleiohn, at 10 o'clock this
morning, will hear the petition for
permanent injunction brought by
proprietors of THE Fair store
against the city authorities to prev
ent collection of special license tax
as imposed upon ''itinerants" the pc
titioners alleging that they are bona
fide residents of Americus and,
therefore, not subject to the special
license tax of $1,4OO per year, as
applied to "itinerants A temporary
restraining order was granted last
Saturday, and the case will be heard
upon its merits this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11

Baldwin Locomotive Works six
months, and spent the greater part
of his life on the railroad lines learn
ing the business.
"Of course" says Winchell, Jr., II
had always planned to be railroad
man. But [ am going to be connect
ed with the sales department of
wire company"
There is a story, which may be true
or false, that Winchell, Jr., gave up
his ambition to be a railroad man
because of unreasonable and eXsper-
ating demands frequently made upon
the elder Winchell by politicians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
RETURNS TO WAYCROSS
AFTER A VISIT HERE

Rev. J. P WardIaw, after a visit of
two days in Americus, will return to-
day to his home at Waycross. Dr.
Wardlaw was for four years pastor of
First Methodist church here, and is
greatly beloved by the entire people
of Americus. His brief visit here
was wholly upon business, a fact
which precluded the pleasure of see
ing all of his many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
RENOUNCES CAREER FOR
FEAR OF POLITICIANS

DENVER, COL, April 1O.-(SpeciaD
i have given up my ambition to
become a railroad man." said Benja-
min l.. Winchell Jr., son of Presi-
dent Winchell of the Rock Island
Road, who is in the city
MY father talked me out of it. He
convinced me there is too much grief
connected with a railroad mans life" ="
Young Ben has abandoned plans
which he has cherished for more than
fifteen years. He took a course in
an engineering school, worked in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
H PUL
ADVICE

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
fdence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. Such letters as the fol
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond doubt the power OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
BUYS A MAXWELL GAR,
AND A HANDSOME ONE

Mr.. John Shefield's handsome Max
we'll touring car arrived yesterday,
and is one of the best of the many
handsome machines here. 1t is equip
ped with gasoline motor, and cost
$1,000 Several other machines have
recently been ordered by citizens
here and will be delivered during the
next month. Mr.. Frank Sheffield has
an order placed for one of the most
complete cars yet brought to Amer
ieus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
BIG ANNEX TO STABLE
Is NOW BEING MADE

The vacant warehouse building i'm
mediately in rear of the office of the
Southern Express Co., and fronting on
Jefferson street is being converted
into an annex to the Turpin stables.
The building will be used as reposi-
tory for carriages and other rigs and
is an excellent one for this purpose.
A solid brick wall, now being built,
cuts it off from the hotel property
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
MEETING is GOING ON
FOR ANOTHER WEEK

The Revival meetings at Furlow
Lawn Baptist church will be con-
tinued through another week. Rev
Mr.. Barton and Rev. Mr.. Gordon will
stay over and continue the work il
progress. No service will be held to-
day, but three services will be con
Quoted Sunday at II a. m. and at
400 and 7:45 p. m. The Sunday af-
ternoon meeting will be general, and
everybody is invited
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
MIR. r.. A. KING, HURT IN
RUNAWAY, DIES IN WEBSTER

Mr.. r. A. King. whose injury in a
runaway was told in the Times-Re-
corder some days ago. died at mid
night Tuesday night at his home in
Webster county. The funeral ser
vices were held Wednesday, a large
number of friends being gathered to
pay the last tribute of respect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacementsy inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ,ornervous prostration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-11

OO = SO@4 9414O@44 -
is in full blast now. The house is
crowded with buyers and the store
presents a busy and prosperous
scene.
This wonderful success can be
attributed to but one thing, we are
selling exactly as advertised---no
Juggling. The" public appreciate
this fact.
| desire to call your special at
tentiOn to four Mondays offering.
Will have on display a magnificent
array of Swiss Embroidery Waist
ings in PlaidS, Stripes and Cross
bars. They are of the highest
quality. This wasting retailS at
4Oc, soc and $1.OO per yard.
You can buy them at D. Pearl
mans Monday, 18th, at 15c, 25c
and 39c per yard
ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS
In Linens, Napkins, Towels. Prices slash
ed on White Goods, Embroidery and
Laces.
In fact every item in our gigantic stock at
marked down to freezing point
hearty welcome awaits you all. Respt,
d. pEARLMAN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-21

and the members of Troop c. Dallas Dragoons, who were in the city. left this afternoon for Birmingham where they will do guard duty in the mining district
 The members of the battery and cav airy troop left Selma this afternoon at $40 o'clock and reached Birmingham tonight about II o'clock.
 The members of the cavalry troop will join the remainder of the troop. which has been In camp at Montgom- cry, 1t being understood that the troop will go direct from the encampment in Montgomery to Birmingham. Sev- erai of the members of the troops came home this morning but were notified by Captain Phillips to prepare to so to Birmingha am this afternoon.
 The orders to both Captain Phillips of the cavalry troop and Captain Long crier of the battery were received here this morning about 10 o'clock.
 The members of the battery have been waiting for the orders which they received this morning since Friday. Saturday and Saturday night and all during Sunday the members were In uniform and reported every few hours at their armory. Company c. Abbott Rifles. had not received any orders in regard to the situation in Birmingham and the members of that company do not expect to be called.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-21
CABRERA CONTRIBUTED TO
 REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN FUND

Mexico City. July 2o.--"Emigrados'. and political exiles from Guatemala, who for some time have taken up an enforced residence here. are unit in declaring that pr. Herman Prove told the truth regarding President Estrada cabrera's contribution to the Republi- can campaign fund of 1904.
 They declare that the payment of the money to the American Minister was more or less of an open secret and whether the Republican campaign managers or officers of the present ad- ministration know anything of the mat ter or not. Estrada Cabrera, does not forget, for the promised support from the United States did not come. This. they claim. was demonstrated within the past fortnight by the presence of the United States cruiser Albany at the Pacific Honduran port of Amampala and of the gunboat Marietta at the Att iantic port of Puerto Cortez.
 The emigrados who meet here at fre- quent intervals. claim to have received advices from what they characterize as an authoritative source to the effect that Cabrera after securing the sup- port of President Figuerio started the revolution In Honduras for the purpose of drawing President Zelaya into the him and Davila. Cabrera was to name their successors and thus become mas ter of Central America in fact
 As an argument to win over Presi- dent Figueroa, 1t Is claimed that Ca- brera pointed out that he had the Uni- ted States assured as his friend. He referred to the stand taken by the former United States ministers to Qua ternala- naming Ministers Hunter and Leo He concluded. 1t Is alleged by saying that Minister Heimke was his friend. According to the emigrados. this argument won over Figuera- When Figuera asked what part the republic of Mexico would play in the matter. it is declared that Cabrera answered that an agreement between that country and the United States existed by the terms of which Mexico agreed to fol- low the lead of the United States in matters pertaining to Central America in general and Guatemala in particu- far
 The only discrepancy in the stories told by the emigrados was regarding the amount of that alleged contribu- ton to the Roosevelt campaign fund. Some of them maintained that the do- nation was $bo,o00 instead of $10.00o as reported by pr. Prove.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-21
LAW NOW EFFECTIVE
70 DRINKING ON PASSENGER
 TRAINS IN LOUISIANA.
The Imbibfng of Iptoxicants Even Out of One's Ovvn Flask, Is Prohib- ited by the New
 Statute

New orleans. La, July 2o.-Drinking. 6. even out of one's own flask. on rail- road passenger trains in Louisiana, constitutes a misdemeanor, punish able by fine or Imprisonment or both. This law which was passed by the last Leg islature. went into effect today.
 Heretofore there has been no law to prevent a man from stocking his grip in a wet town and imbibing to his hearts content, whether the train hap pened to be running in dry or damp territory. The evil resulting there from has not been seriously felt in South Louisiana where until quite re- gently. prohibition had obtained but q feeble foothold. but in North Louisiana where strict prohibition laws seem to have increased the whiskey thirst, 1t has become . source of great danger and annoyance. Liquor is still sold in other towns in North Louisiana.
 Men and boys have been accustomed to go to the towns from the surround ing dry country, drink to their hearts 6 content and then start back to their homes with fasks and bottles In their clothes. continuing their debauch on the trains. Much disorder hes fre- quently resulted. peaceable passengers, including women and children. being subjected to annoyance and In some instances to danger.
 The law Is sweeping in its character. II makes 1t unlawful for any person to drink intoxicating liquors of any kind in or upon any railway passenger train or coach or closet or vestibule or plat form except in case of actual sickness. After q hard fight. section was added which makes the law inappiicable to stlmuiants taken with meals in q reg ular dining car. Tnainmen are vested with authority as police officers and the various companies will see that their employees are given instructions not to permit any violations of the law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-21
INSPECT LEE STATUTE.
virxinians Are Much Pleased with val-
 enffnesa Work.

New York. July 2o.-Ex-Judge George D. Christian, of Richmond. is here after returning from Providence. R l.. where ger Prior of the Supreme Court. mem utive committee. he inspected the new Valentine Statute of General Robert E Lee. designed for statuary hall in the national capital.
 Members of the commission express themsefves as being greatly pleased with the new statute. Virginia has been for years represented in statuary hall by c figure of Washington, but the other Niche to which the old domin- ion3is entitled has all this time been va. cant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-21
rHnEE NnoRoEs LYNcHEp.
Further Partfculars of Trouble fn .
 Loufsfnna Parish.

Louisiana Parish.
 New Orleans, La, July z0.-Corre- spondenee received here from Jones' vile, La. contains further particulars of the lynching of several negroes in Cathahouia Parish, La-. which was re- ported In dispatches from Natchez. Miss, Saturday night.
 Three negroes. instead of two. were strung up and it now develops that the lynching grew out of incendiary preaching by negro prophet" named Albert Godlin. Godlin Is alleged to have called for the burning of the cot ton gin of Captain J. ". Swayze and his order is said to have been carried out by Sam and Miller Gaines. broth CTS. Godlin and both of his converts paid the penalty of their crime with their lives. All is now quiet in Cata- houla Parish. where the negroes have declared that they were not in sym pathy with either Godiin or his teach ings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-21

the 5ewelry and a purse containing q sum of money about month after the murder. hidden in the cellar. Having spent the money. he did not dare dis close the fact that he had the jeweiry in his possession