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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
WHO WILL BE
THE NEXT MAYOR?
Five Gentlemen Are Already
Under Discussion.

1t is several months off yet before
Americus has it's municipal election,
but already there are evidences of an
awakening and it is not improbable
that before very long there will be de-
cided mutterings of the agitation that
will later ensue as to candidates and
policies.
Mayor Hawkins, who is completing
his third term, has not stated whether
he will be a candidate for reelection
or not EVERYBODY in the political
world, and outside of it as WELL rec
ognizes the staunch ability of the May
or and his strength as a candidate be-
fore the people. On his decision would
probably depend the decision of other
gentlemen who may be pressed by
their friends to become candidates for
the honor of serving the most pro-
gressive city in southwest Georgia as
mayor for the next two years.
''If Mayor Hawkins does not run
said a political wiseacre to the Times
Recorder yesterday. 81 look for a
warm discussion of the respective
merits of several well-known gentle
men as his successor. | would not
be at all surprised if the strength of
half dozen men were considered and
their peculiar fitness for the RESPONSE
BILE position of mayor carefully weigh
ed. Among the younger element
find considerable favorable discuss
ion of Alderman Lee Allen. Now |
don't know whether / am correct or
not, but l am inclined to believe Mr..
Allen would not be eligible for Mayor
during the term for which he was ell
ected as Alderman. Mr.. Aliens good
work at the head of the Board of Trade
is recognized and it is felt by his many
friends that he would ensure pro-
gressive administration of city affairs.
He would make a determined aggres-
sive stand for a forward city move
ment.
"The name of two former law part
ners, and two of our best known cit
liens, are also being quietly handled,
probably without their consent, up to
this time, in connection with the may
orally race. | refer to Judge Maynard
and W. T. Lane, Esq Judge Maynard's
long connection with the city in leg
al capacity, his we'll rounded charac-
ter as a man, and his thorough knowl-
edge of local public affairs in general,
his friends assert would make him the
ideal candidate for the office. Mr..
Lane also has elements of strength
that every Americus citizen recogniz-
es without being told. For ability and
character and ambition to serve his
people faithfully and we'll it would be
hard to find a candidate who could eX-
eel Mr. Lane.
II also hear the name of G. r. FL
lis, Esq, frequently mentioned when
men incidentally refer to the mayoral-
ity Like Messrs. Maynard and Lane
he is so strongly and justly entrench-
ed in the confidence of the public that
he would be a difficult man to defeat.
'In fact" the political prophet con-
cluded ANY one of these gentlemen
would give us an admirably conducted
city government. But between us l
am hoping that His Honor, Mayor
Hawkins, will do like Mrs. Joseph e.
Brown once said of ."Old Joe" when
they asked her who would be Georgia's
next governor:
Il rather think Joe will keep it him
self" was her naive reply
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
OUR COTTON OIL
PLANT Is SOLD
Three Local Capitalists and
Mr.. Harper Buy it.

A deal was cOnsummated yesterday
by which the stock of the Americus
Oll Company, heretofore neld by the
Kentucky Refining Company, was
transferred to Mr.. NJ. S. Harper, of
Atlanta, and Messrs. r. l.. McMath, E.
L. Bell and w. G. Carter, of Americus.
The amount of the consideration is
not known, but it is believed to ap-
proXimate 100000.
The new owners of the property as
sumed control at once The plant is
in admirable condition and is practi-
cally already in readiness for the
work of the approaching season 1t
is what is known as a four press mill
with capacity, it is said, of 65 tons
or more daily.
The industry will be continued un-
der the same corporate name and the
new owners announce that the same
general policy that has prevailed in
the past will be continued. AS the
Americus Oil Company the concern
has enjoyed the confidence of seed
shippers and the announcement thai
the policy will remain the same that
has marked it's course under the for
mer management will be received
with satisfaction
The new owners will organize in a
short time by the election of the nee
essary officers. Mr.. Charles A Covey,
who has been manager of the proper
ty, will be transferred by the Ken
lucky Refining Company to some 9TH
er of its mills, and Mr. R. L. McMath
will probably manage the property in
the interest of the new proprietors.
Mr.. M. S. Harper, who is secretary
and treasurer of the Kentucky Rein
ing Company for it's crude mills in
Georgia and Alabama, will continue
with that company in this capacity, at
the same time giving to the Americus
mill the benefit of his experience. He
is one of the most experienced cotton
seed men in the South and the fact
that he has acquired personal in
terest in the Americus Oil Co. plant,
with local capitalists associated with
him, will be received with decided sat
isfaction by the many patrons of the
mill who have had satisfactory re-
lations with Mr.. Harper for years.
The mill here was built by the Am
ericus Guano Co. and sold by it to the
Kentucky Refining Co. 1t now finds
its way largely into the hands of To-
cal men of means again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
DECLINED PLACE ON
GRAVES TICKET
Mr.. Evans rendered Honor
in Atlanta.

Some difficulty is being experienced
bv the independence League in Sc
curing Hisgen and Graves electors for
the different districts of Georgia.
Mr.. Chas. H. Evans, we'll known
Sumter countian, residing few
miles from Americus, was approached
while in Atlanta few days ago, and
asked to consent to his nomination
as elector on the independence ticket
for the Third district. His Atlanta
friends were enthusiastic about ms
nomination, declaring that he filled
the bill entirely, even to being
farmer.
AS Mr.. Evans expects to vote for
Brown and Bryan he was forced 10
decline the honor of seeing his name
on the election ballot. 1t is not
known whom the Hearst MANAGERS
have their eyes on in the Third. The
lob is probably going begging, and the
least bit of industry on the part OF
any worthy citizen will no doubt Sc
cure a strangle hold on the position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
SERVICE FOR MEN
ONLY THIS AFTERNOON
Evangelist Jones Will Re-
main Few Days Longer.

A special. service for men only will
be held this afternoon at o'clock at
the tabernacle, conducted by Rev.
Robert Jones. Boys under twelve
years of age are barred. This sermon
to men is one of the features of Mr..
Jones meetings wherever he goes, and
is heard by large audiences. Night
services will be at eight o'clock this
evening, as usual.
No date has been set for the close
of the revival, but it is certain that
Evangelist Jones will remain few
days longer, and after he leaves it is
possible that the night services may
be continued for few days.
Much interest has been aroused in
the meetings, as is evidenced by the
crowds which attend. The city is
stirred deeply by the eloquent evan
gelist, and it is certain that the meet
ing will be one of the most success
full from every point of view ever
held here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
LIBRARY PLANS WILL
SOON Be HERE
Advertisement for Bids
Begun on Arrival.

Contrary to expectation, the plans
for the new Carnegie Library builo.
ing were not received here yesterday.
Architect Lockwood of Columbus, has
the drawing of the plans in charge,
and it was expected that he would
send them here the latter part of the
past week When the plans are re-
ceiyed and approved by the local as
sociation, they will be forwarded to
Mr. Carnegie's secretary in New
Jersey for approval. This will be a
matter Of form, as the plans have
been carefully drawn, and suggestions
have been made from the experiences
of other cities. Mr. Lockwood has
also drawn the plans for number
of Carnegie library buildings, includ-
ing the one at Macon.
1t is practically assured that the
plans will be here early this week.
Prompt steps will then be taken to
get the building project on foot. Bids
will be advertised for, and the build
ing will be entered upon with vim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
SECOND M. f. CHURCH
is TALKED OF
Felt Mother Church Gould
Spare Enough to Start on.

1t is probable that before the year
has closed a determined effort will
be made to establish another Method
ist Episcopal Church in Americus.
1t has been felt for some time
that the growth of the present church
tends to make it an unwieldy body. It's
membership is fast approaching the
thousand mark and those represent
ed in it's congregation probably make
up a total of not less than three
thousand souls. The burden of keep
ing in touch with so vast an army,
of bringing each and every one to
assume his or her full share of the
duties and burdens of the church
work and of securing the best res
ults possible from the efficient or
ganization and direction of so many
active members, is felt to be almost
beyond the capacity of any one min
voted he may be.
1t is felt by those who have looked
carefully into the matter and studied
the existing conditions and the out
look for the future, that the welfare
of Methodism in Americus would be
promoted by the establishment of a
strong second cnufcn. 1t Is Salu Dy
those who are willing to discuss the
matter that church with adequate
membership to support a pastor could
be separated from the parent body
and located in a home of its own
and soon become a vital factor in
the spiritual development of Americus
and in the maintenance of the strong
position Methodism has always occu-
pied in this city and county.
While the idea is as yet in embryo
it is almost beyond question that
some steps along this line will be
undertaken this winter and that be-
fore another year has passed Ameri-
Gus may have a second M. E. Church;
full of life and speedily developing
into a strong and aggressive religious
organization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
WEEK OF REVIVAL
HAS GOOD RESULTS
Three Sermons Yesterday
by Evangelist Jones.

The first week of the revival SER
vices conducted by Rev. Robert Jones
was completed yesterday Unfaggine
interested is manifested on all sides,
which was deepened as the week
progressed. The evangelist shows the
pressure under which he is working
and his voice worn from his week of
uninterrupted labors. But his zeal
is still keyed to the high pitch at
which he started off the week, and
his appeals for souls grows in in
tensity as the meeting progresses.
Especially at night the crowds are
large, the audience hanging on the
words of the speaker, or following
him in his flights of eloquence as
with a convincing voice he warns OF
the effects of sin and tells of the judg-
ment to come. Many have already
expressed their desire to live a bet
ter life The meeting will probably
continue through this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
GAME BACK HOT
FOR GOOD ROADS
Frank Sheffield Talks of
Sumter S Great Needs.

Mr. Frank Sheffield returned yes
terday morning from his automobile
tour to Atlanta The party came down
from Atlanta to Americus without a
stop, so far as the machine was con
cerned. The test of the car was a
perfect one, as there was some pretty
rough road in the vicinity of Ander-
sonville to navigate.
1--WE had an exceedingly enjoyable
time in and around Fulton county, >
said Mr. Sheffield to a Times-Recor-
der reporter.
The country roads thereabouts are
in fine shape, many of them equal to
or surprising Jackson street The
tendency is to continue improving all
of the roads until they are brought
up to the highest possible standard
The influence of Fulton county's work
in this line is spreading and the adja-
cent counties are beginning to take
it up 1t will not be long, l believe
before one will be able to travel out
of Atlanta in any direction for many
miles over roads that will be the
equal of any in the country. This
will be of immeasurable benefit to
that section of the state, enabling the
farmers to bring their produce into
Atlanta or to the shipping points on
the railroads, at least possible eXpen-
diture of time and expense. The
farmers are being practically educat-
ed by the experience they have when
they strike a really first class road
and while the education may be
slow it is sure and steady. 1t will
not be many years before the most
persistent and determined advocates
of good roads will be our farmers.
Sumter county is very far from
having the quality of roads it should
have,' continued Mr. Sheffield Il
recognize the value of the work that
has been done, but it is being done
too slowly, and, working as we are
without up-to-date modern road ma
chinery, it must necessarily progress
slowly and unsatisfactory to any
one who appreciates the tremendous
Importance of good roads as a de-
veloping power for a county j
have found that many of our people
have already changed their minds
on the road question, and | would not
be surprised if we were to have an
election over again on the question
of bonds for good roads that the ide.>
would carry and the county be put
in position to build many miles of
fine highways and enable it's people
to get better in touch with each
other and with the markets and ship
ping points.
Il stand committed to good roads,
and what / have seen in the vicinity
of Atlanta has but strengthened me
in my views on the subject. / cer-
tainly hope that when the opportun-
ity comes for us to take the felony
convicts for road work that we will
do so, and that we will keep as big
gang at work on the county roads
as possible 1t is the best expendi-
tnre of public funds that can possi-
bly, be made, end all of our people
will sooner or later awaken to that
fact"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
LEAGUE BALL IS
NOT PRACTICABLE
Manager Bell Says Expen-
SeS Too Great.

Considerable talk has been INDUCED
in regarding a Baseball League for
South Georgia for the coming sea-
son. While Americus has been the
only city in the proposed League to
play continuous ball this season, the
taste which the other cities have got
ten of fast ball in their few games
with the Champs" has stirred up
the question elsewhere.
Mr. Thos. L. Bell, who managed the
Champs" this season, does not think
a League would be a paying propo-
sition for Americas.
Il am not going to be manager reNt
year." said Mr.. Bell yesterday. 1t
has taken too much of my time and
money | will watch the game from
the grand stand next season.
But so far as League ball is con-
cerned, [ do not think it would paS
Americus has had one bitter eXper-
ence on that line. To make League
team a success it would be necessary
to raise about $4,000 among the fans,
and I do not think that could be
done.
"This past season we made perhaps
$500 in all, but very few men got on
the payroll Our expenses in this
line were very small. Had the full
team been on salary at any time, it
would have put the club deep in a
hole.
Amateur ball is the best for the
smaller cities, in my opinion. Maybe
one or two men on the payroll, with
extra men hired for a game as need
ed.
Il expect another successful sea
son next summer. The park is paid
for now, and this season has stirred
up a much greater interest than ever
before in the game. The attendance
has been the best ever had in Ameri-
Gus.
while | won't have anything to
say about it, I do not believe League
ball can be made a success, certainly
pot in Americus.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
Morning Service

For the lesson at yesterday morn
ing'S service Mr. Jones took the
story of the Miraculous Draught oi
Fishes, using for his text the words
Launch out into the deep and spread
your nets for a draught"
The Encouragement of the disci-
pies was pictured, how they had
toiled all night without making q
catch, yet at the words Of the Master
they launched out into the deep and
spread their nets
Out in the deep water safety was
to be found, declared the speaker
Those who were shallow water Chris
tians were liable to be driven onto
the rocks. In the deep water was
to be found safety. Many are Chris
tians when skies are bright, but fall
away when the sorrows and disap-
pointments of life weight them down
If those who had been striving to
save souls in the meeting had not
been successful as they would like
it was time to get out in the deep
water, to cut loose from converva-
tism. Put the nets out in deep wa
ter, as fishes of God, and find the
redeemed. For the next service the
speaker exhorted the working Chris
tian to gather in the sinners and
bring them to Christ.
At the conclusion Of the sermon, a
request was made that all Christians
who were ready to give up anything
which hinders them in soul winning
stand. A large part of the congrega-
ton arose. All who wanted to give
their heart to God were then asked to
stand. By personal work, number
were led forward to the altar for
PRAYER.
A service for women only was
held at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon
at which Mr.. Jones preached a strong
sermon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
NEW BANK OPEN FOR
BUSINESS MONDAY

The Commercial City Bank will OPP
en- it's doors for business tomorrow.
An advertisement of the. institution
appears in another column. Mr.. j..
w. Wheatley is President, Mr.. Craw-
ford Wheatley Vice President and Mr..
R. E. McNulty Cashier. The Board of
Directors is a strong one. The bank
promises the best of attention to GUS
toners and solicits the accounts of
the business men and residents of Am
ericus. 1t is located at No. 109 Cot
ton avenue, and is equipped with a
fine vault and other banking accesor-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
Cobb Defeats De Soto.

The Cobb base ball club defeated
the De Soto club yesterday by score
of to 0.
Three of Americus' invincibles, the
Tigers, played with the Cobb club and
did magnificent work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02
At Night.

For the night sermon Mr.. Jones
chose for his text the words: GO thy
way for this time. When | have a
convenient season | will hear thee .
The speaker said that the reason a
sinner did not become converted was
that there--was one sin which stood in
the way Each sinner had one beset-
ting sin which stood above the others.
The danger of allowing the chance of
a lifetime to pass was emphasized, and
sinners urged to turn to God while the
call yet came.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02

All grades of new
this Summers Man
haitian shirts to go
this week for less
than cost. Rylander
Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-02


We have made ar
rangements to have
an expert cutter with
us Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thu.
showing samples and
styles in Tailor made
clothes for Fall. Call
and give him a look.
Rylander Shoe c..
The Boise citizen., 1908-08-18
RESULT OF REPUBLICAN POLICIES
From the Seattle Times.

Every abuse which the people of this country suferevery
criminal trust feeds upon the necessities OF the peopeeyery
high corporatoe defective currency systenthe DOM
Of the predatory rich in government affairs due frying the
fat from the shortage OF more than $4,000
900 in treasury and growing at the rate OF ABOUT 9
900 monththe otous extravaganza IN the Appropriation
OF thousand millions of honest earnings OF taxpayers by the last
and the results flowing these evils and eliminating
in the Roosevelt panic and the hard times that have thrown thous
ands Of men ou employment their existence 70 the fe
publican party which has been absolute control Tor II years
any year of the Y has been within the power ol s
ar 70 have put the criminal of business TO have
revised the or have perfected currency system TO
have cbed the greed the predatory rich to have reduced eXPe
ditres to the economy have mnnzed II not prevented
,rreo and extravaganza that afflc the country But
the Repbcan party has done nothing President Roosevelt tried
to do something the Republican party wouldn't let him. Wat
can William Howard do2 Nothing The time has come tor
a change
"I'urn the rascals out"
The Boise citizen., 1908-08-18
TWO ESTIMATES OF BRYAN
Worlds Work.

Worlds Work
Any student OF contemporary party history should
conclude that Bryan has been unsuccessful leader and nothing
Imorewould fall into error He has been misfortune
the democratic parry but he has the
try He has been the champion the unhoughul and the
omcay mudded but he has been the champion the neglect
ed and forgotten classes and Of the victims Of special privilege
1t his sympathy for unsuccessful mawnetEe failure has been
his fault his misfortune the fault of society government
that has him strong and strange folowng for
following that long ceased be pca and became personal
Millions of regard him with admiration and affection and their
loyalty to him the whether he favor free silver the
ernment ownership of railroads. whatever he favor.
Men who believe in him believe that he stands for the
peopethe forgotten for the
privileged and that somehowhe would help if he should become
president make their lot better If he candidate for
bhopc they would believe the thing For he is preacher
the popular preacher time He for those who
speak nefectvely for themselves
We intended upon the above estimate of Mr.
Bryan but ovelooked the till press time and will do at
early date However the Butte Miner hand with the follow
ing along the line of thought
In years Bryan has become better understood by
the people and by his force of character he has the respect
of political while he has ntrenched himself the esteem OF
his friends.
republican press appreciate this time that cannot
him by simply hurting abuse instead of arguments at him
Twelve years ago you could pick up republican
did have the word deagogue prominently displayed IN re-
ferring to him.
this the Miner mas only nOtCed usu Onee
in reference Mr. Bryan and that Montana republican
paper noted for picking its words for seriousness OF
thought expression
hardly been before the world to whom the word
demagogu less applicable than it to Mr. Bryan and the people
know it.
The demagogue snere and whatever angs those opposed
Mr. Bryan may believe him lack OF sincerity never
charged against him in these days.
He NAV be an ideas but even so fault for it
verv unfortunate individual who does around with him
somewhere cherished ideals which put into effect would tend to
upift the human race
Mr. BRYAN this political campaign recognized by his political
enemies as great vle human force that has impressed the cou
w deeply whose influence widespread that it no longer
be broken by ridicue or invective
PERHAPS Mr. Bryan grown these since his rst battle
m certainly the people have and illustrated by the fact that
e Chicago last Friday speaking OF his letter OF a
entance said his quotation from Mr. Roosevelt by the way IS
the most radical part of Mr. Bryans speech
This only goes prove what the Miner has maintained fo long
time and that President Roosevelt has led the people caar
over to Mr.. Bryan's camp