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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
We sell "Exerwear"
hosiery for ladies and
gents. Absolutely guar
anteed for six months.
3-1m w. j. Josey.
TOO FAT TO BE KEPT
in JAIL, WAS RELEASED

HARTFORD, CONN, April 2.-(Spe-
ciaD Because there was no cell large
enough to accommodate him, and be-
cause he could no longer be kept in
the Jail hospital, Dan Wadsworth, a
Hneal descendant of one of the found
ers of Hartford and the fattest man
in New England was today released
from the county Jail and put in charge
of the probation officer.
For years Dan has run tavern and
road house and hos sold liquor to
almost every parched throat that
applied, Notwithstanding that he has
no license and would not be granted
one. When he was convicted for the
third time and sent to Jail the sheriff
feared to squeeze him through cell
door in the belief that he would rapid
ly take on more flesh and it would be
necessary to tear down a side wall
to get him out. The belief was well
founded for Dan got so fat that he
was nuisance in the Jail hospital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
Is NEW MEMBERS
FOR BOARD OF TRADE
Many More in Prospect for
CdnVdSSerS.

Eighteen new names have been add
ed to the membership of the Board
of Trade since the last report. Presi-
dent Allen and Secretary Mitchell,
who have been making the canvass
so far, report that many more names
will likely be added in the near fu-
ture. The membership committee
will soon get busy, and it is expected
that their efforts will be very eff1ca-
ciOus.
The following are the new names
W. P. Warlick, ]. G. Dodson, j. H.
Poole & Sons, John r. Hudson, DR..
D. E. Mayes, DR.. J. w. Chambliss, A.
w. Allison, Judge z. A. Littlejohn, w.
E. Wood, P. B. Williford, Thos M.
Mitchell, P H. Sanford, B. c. Hodges,
G. NJ Bragg, II. j. Bagley, George D.
Wheatley, James F'ricker & Bro, j.
F. Kelley & Son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
NUMBER 80
POLLED SMOKER: 5 TO
| FOR JOE BROWN
Mr.. D. G. Pickett Reports
Result on Central Train.

Even to the friends of Joe Brown
the growth of the sentiment towards
his candidacy is surprising. Polls
are being taken on trains, in hotels
and in casual crowds, and the show
ing made by Mr. Brown is always a
splendid one
There were seven of us in the
smoker of a Central train coming into
Americus last night said Mr.. D. c.
Pickett yesterday. Il took a poll. just
to see what the result would be. 1t
showed that there were Joe Brown
men, l non-eommital and l for Hoke
Smith"
Down at Bainbridge Mr. l.. c.
Toole ran for the state senate on
Hoke Smith platform, that being the
issue. His opponent was Mr.. Patter-
son, a Joe Brown man. Though Deca-
tur went more than 500 for Hoke
Smith in the last election, Patterson
won by 200 votes"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
RURAL DELIVERY
HELPS FARM VALUES

WASHINGTON, d. c., April q
(SpeciaD-It is asserted by the Post
office Department officials that since
the establishment of rural delivery
farm values have materially increas-
ed, and a good part of these increased
valuations may be directly attribut-
able to the introduction of rural
delivery.
The requirement of the department
that roads should be kept in con-
dition to be travelled with facility has
been an incentive on the part of those
interested in the rural service to
promote road improvement and re-
pair. 1t is noted that throughout the
country since the introduction of ru-
raj free delivery there has been
great improvement in the roads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
BIG RIBBON SALE AT
DUNCAN'S TOMORROW

In the window of the Duncan Mer-
camille Company is tempting display
of taffeta ribbons in every new shade.
But today the ladies will have to be
content to view the ribbon through the
glass, as not yard will be on sale un-
til tomorrow morning at $3.50 o'clock.
The ribbon includes Nos. 100, $50 and
200 Chiffon taffeta ribbon in every new
shade. The regular price of this
ribbon is from 80 to 65 cents, but at
$50 O'Clock tomorrow it will be put
out on the counters to be sold at 1S1a
cents a yard. Inspect today, but you
can only buy tomorrow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
TO ORDER MORE AUTOS
IN ORDER TO SPEED

Whether induced by the spirit of
progressiveness or the high price of
horse feed, Americus people who
abhor walking are side-stepping the
old buggy for the more modern auto
car and runabout. Several additional
machines have been bought here
recently, and orders are already plac-
ed for others. Mr.. Frank Harold
and Mr.. j. H. Hagerty have each pur-
chased electric machines, and Mr.
John Sheffield has likewise ordered
a handsome car. A dozen other citi-
zens are also in the market for ma
chimes, and the summer will witness
a score of additional chug wagons
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
Notice.

AS has been customary in the past,
beginning with Saturday April 4th, we
will close our freight offices and
warehouses at noon on each Saturday
during the summer months, until Aug
ust 31st, 1908. By consent of the
Georgia Railroad Commission.
j. E. HIGHTOWER,
Agent G.. of Ga Ry.
H. p. EVERETT,
Agent S. A L. Ry.
1-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
BAN0UETERS' NAMES
WANTED BY LADIES

Those who expect to attend the
Board of Trade banquet on the night
of April 9 are urged to leave their
names with one of the directors of the
organization, or at the following drug
stores: Rembert's Dodson's or
Davenports. 1t is imperative that
the ladies be able to form a good idea
of the number who must be fed, so
that their orders for raw food can
be placed intelligently.
The banquet will be in charge of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hospital
Association, and will be held on the
third floor of the city hall A list of
speakers is being prepared by the
committee in charge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
LOCALS TO PLAY THE
COLLEGE TEAM TODAY

Americus fans will probably see
good ball game this afternoon, played
by the Agricultural College team and
the local aggregation of artists. 1t
was stated yesterday that challenge
would be issued, and accepted, and
the diamond thus FURNISHED by fly
ing feet. The local team has not
yet built up the ball park, but will en-
deavor to do so within a week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
NEGRO Is STRUCK WITH
A ROCK AND KILLED

The killing of one negro man by
another out on the w B. Heyss planta-
ton, near Americus, was reported to
Sheriff Bell yesterday but evidently
it was not case justifying arrest,
Whether or not the negro behind the
rock threw it with malice afore
thought and diabolical deliberations"
is not stated, but no warrant was is
sued, and the supposition is that death
was due to accident rather than de-
sign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
POSTAL REPRESENTATIVE
CHECKED LOCAL OFFICE

Mr.. w. Z. Harrington, chief clerk
in the office of Supt. Paine, of the
Postal Telegraph Companys Atlanta
office, was in the city yesterday check
ing up the local office. He left in
the afternoon for Albany and other
points to the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
New Millinery Mt !COhen's.

In addition to drygoods and cloth
ing, we carry also fine line of millin-
cry; trimmed and untrimmed hats,
and will give you lowest prices
AARON COHEN, 81 Lamar St 3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-03
Masonic Notice

Regular communication of M. B.
Council Lodge No. 95 tonight Work
in Master mason degree. All brother
master masons are cordially invited
S. A. SULLIVAN, Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Board Of Control.

The State Board of Control con-
sisting of Messrs. S. w. Leavitt,
L. A.. Rosing, and P. M. Ringdal,
held their regular monthly session
at the prison yesterday. There
were twenty-five inmates before
the board, and of those who had
in applications for parole, it was
announced that 9 were granted.
One was discharged and two re-
leased from parole conditions.
Warden VOTERS financial state
ment for the month of February
is as follows: Collections on twine
accounts, etc. $46,393.30 The
miscellaneous receipts we're 49,
345.O2, OF this sum $4,294.35
was received from labor in the
shoe shop; $3,5l2.25 from labor in
the Irvine shop; $188.5O from
visitors fees, and $685.. 80 from In
mates fund.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Digit School Report.

The monthly report of the pris.
on night school during February
is as follows: The average attend
ance was lao; highest, l43; lowest,
1877. The compulsory attendance
was Sc, and the voluntary, 81.
Twelve of the pupils we're tempo
rarily excused from attendance,
and three permanently. Five in
mates were reported for breach of
rules while in the schoolroom.
As far as we can learn the work
in the night school is progressing
and the inmates are interested In
their studies, for it is rare thing
that the report mentions a lack of
interest in school work. Professor
Steward, superintendent of the
public schools Of Saltwater, is
constantly present to direct and
encourage the scholars IN their
work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Schneider, Inventive
Genius.

For several weeks l had noticed
that Schneider had something
weighty on his mind. He wore q
preoccupied air, and was constantly
muttering to himself; and when
ever he thought himself unob-
served, he would stretch his neck
and wave his arms as if he were
trying to fly. I pretended not to
notice anything, for l knew the
signs. His strange behavior meant
that Schneider had his brain work
ing on some invention, and as soon
as he had worked his ideas out to
his satisfaction, he would initiate
me.
l was not mucn surprised when
he dropped oter to my house one
evening and told me that he had
invented flying machine which
he thought wis perfect. He had
already built it and as the next
day promisedto be clear he wanted
me to come along with him to a
quiet spot outin the country where
he could testit without causing q
riot.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Gbautaaqua Injecting.

The BIZ weekly meeting of Pieri-
an Circle was held, as usual, Sun.
day a. m. The program was rs
follows:
"The Art of Writing" ........ Secretary
''SOme Railroad Sftiugs". Member of Class A
'.The First Offender. or Plea for the Sus-
pended Sentences" Member of Glass
New YOrk's Fire Boat. :. Member of Glass F
The first paper was review of
the art Of writing; and, in the pro
tenn critics words: The paper
was full Of interesting facts; the
points were arranged so as to make
a harmonious whole. Delivery
was somewhat better than usual.
No member has used the privi-
leges Of the. circle to more advan-
tage than the secretary; his i'm
provement (literary improvement
over three years ago is wonderful. !"
The next humber was note
worthy for the logical conclusions,
ably sustaining contentious for
government ownership, and con-
ciseness. The discussion which
followed was animated and inter.
esting.
The following paper dealt with
subject familiar to readers in
general. Originality, enhanced by
citations of personal cases. famil.
lar to the author; together with
the views of one possessing practi-
cal knowledge of the inside expert
ences, gave additional! interest to
the essay.
The concluding paper was we'll
prepared. Being on topic un.
familiar to the majority of present
Pierians it was welcome contrl-
button. AS the critic said: "The
description of a fire drill was very
real. The authors papers hold
the attention of the auditors from
beginning to end and have more
than a pleasing value"
Each paper denoted careful
preparation and verbosity was
avoided. Grammar was perfect,
and words were, apparently, select
ed for conciseness and correctness.
The concluding feature of to-
days program was a treat rarely
enjoyed by the circles poem =
an original poem! Mr.. F. favored
us with a superintendent "toast" to
the inmates participating in the
recent Minstrel Show"
The critic capably reviewed the
program. Adjournment.
E. d., Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Prison Population.

During the past week there
were five arrivals, four discharged
and two released on parole.
The population. Of the prison is
667, distributed as follows: First
grade 1913, second grade 1872, and
third grade T..
The last register number is 2344
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send The
MIRROR to friends we wish to say that
plying with the following rules: Write
out your own name and register num-
Der and send to this Office with name
and address Of person to whom paper is
to be sent. Each paper must be kept
clean and folded in the same manner as
1t is when you receive it and placed In
your door every fridry night. All IN
mates are requested To comply with this
order whether sending out a copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

The State Board of Control
awarded the contract for the con-
struction of the waterworks system
at the new state prison last Friday.
The contract was given to a Min
neapolis firm. aud work will begin
as soon as weather conditions per.
NIT.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

One of the inmates, who is an
amateur artist with the pencil, sent
us very neat drawing, represent
ing log cabin in the wilderness.
The picture is very good piece of
work, but we refrain from CRITICS
ing it at this time, as our art critic
is travelling abroad.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

The following transfers were
made during the past week: 277 to
hosp; 544 to 4l2; 543 to 416; 1874
to 2O3; 800 to 1894; 233 to 225; 416
to 233; 542 to 80; los TO 800; 432
to 655; 655 to SGT; 1873 to los; 353
to hosp; 500 to 476; 1913 to 500;
372 to 1913.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Warden WolfeH was showing q
party Of friends about the several
departments Of the prison one day
last week, who were viewing the
industries of the prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Guard Goldsmith returned home
last Friday morning from his visit
to the southwestern part of the
country where he had gone to at
tend the wedding of his daughter.
MI. Goldsmith reported for duty
Sunday morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

i
in which to test his machine, as
there was hardly any wind blow
ing. Schneider hired a rig and
loaded his aeroplane on it, and All
| could see WAS some BAN boo poles
OF different length, as lie had it
covered. After driving about an
hour we came to little glade sur
rounded by woods which just suited
Schneider, as he did not want to
attract too much attention, and
then he proceeded to put his ma
chine together. [ will not attempt
to describe it in detail, but the
main things | noticed were four
huge wings, shaped something like
a butterfys, which measured about
twenty-five feet from tip to tip
with a frame IN the center for
man to lay on, and a pole about
twenty feet long attached over the
frame along which slid a fifty
pound weight on trolley which,
as Schneider explained to me, was
to balance the machine and by
which he could slide forward and
back and either raise or depress
the head and in that way regulate
the rise and descent of the machine.
1t did not take Schneider very
long to put it together and have
the motor going, and then he laid
down on the frame and told me to
strap him to it. I did not like that
part of it, as it would make him
helpless in case of an accident; but
knew by experience that it was
no use to argue with him, so /
fastened him to the machine.
Schneider pulled a lever or two,
the wings began to beat, and to my
establishment he scared gracefully
into the air. After circling the
glade twice he became holder and
sailed out of my sight over the tree
tops. I followed as fast as I could
run and hadn't got very far when
heard yells of help mixed with
bonner wetts and such words.
When l got thru the woods I saw
Schneider and his aeroplane all
mixed up in heap in the middle
of pasture and vicious bull
snorting around paving the earth
up in big chunks trying to get at
Schneider, who couldn't help him.
self as he was strapped to the ma
chine. [ got fence post and
went to his rescue, and the first
thing the bull knew Of my presence
was when he got good crack on
his nose, which took all the fight
out of him, and with his tail in the
air he dug out for the other side of
the pasture. I soon released
Schneider, and then I got the ex.
planation of the mixup.
It seems that the rope which
controlled the weight broke and it
slipped forward which depressed
the head of the machine and so
caused it to dive for the ground
and right at the bull who was just
hungry for ruction and started
right in to demolish Schneider.
The only thing that protected him
we're the wings which were made
ofstout canvasand which entangled
the bull. "Himmel," said Schnei-
der, "but'dot bull vas teufel."
1886.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

One thousand bales of Sisal fibre
we're received at the Irvine factory
the latter part of last week. The
warehouses are now filled to the
roof with the finished product and
raw material.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

The Western Shoe Co. started
taking their annual inventory the
latter part of last week. Several
of the inmates were assisting them
Sunday morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Chapel Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapel
Sunday, March LIST. Rev. Mr..
Teachout officiating:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

To 1894 who desired information:
We are unable to answer your
question, for we know as little as
you do in regard to the point you
raised.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

A new tobacco press has been
added to the equipment of the
tobacco factory.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Oh URCH NOTICE.

Service in the Prison Chapel at nine
O'Clock every Sunday morning. Pro-
testant and Catholic service every
alternate Sunday. Rev. 3. j. Ken
nedy, and Rev. FIR. COrc0ran chap
lains
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

A German Lutheran service was
held in the chapel early Sunday
morning by Rev. Schafnitt, OF
Saltwater.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

The painters were at the hospital
last week repainting the wood.
work. The first part of this week
they began renovating the prison
chapel.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Mr.. P. F. Sanders, of Hender.
son, Mimi, was added to the guard
force during the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Foreman Newman of the Irvine
department was showing several
friends thru the prison last Friday
afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Rev. Teachout. a Methodist
minister Of this city, preached the
mornings service in the chapel
last Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

The occupant of 1913 would like
to exchange the st. Paul Dispatch
for the Minneapolis Tribune.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Mr.. Horace Davis was showing
party of friends about the several
departments of the prison one day
last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Guard Sullivan is now stationed
at the solitary, vice Mr.. Harding
who resigned the first of the
month. r..
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
LOCAL NEWS.

Guard Husting returned from
his vacation last Saturday morn
ing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

A slight change was made in
marching from the cells last Satur-
day morning. Instead of going
directly outside with the slop
bucket, the men first go to the
diningroom. Immediately after
breakfast they return to their cells,
get their bucket, and march out
the same as formerly. This is a
decided improvement over the
method that has been in vogue for
the past few weeks.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

1t did not take the men very
long to get the new schedule down
pat. The first morning there was
big crush at the head Of the main
stairway, due mainly to getting
mixed on the right gong. Every.
body wanted to get down the stairs
frat. and three different men tried
to push their bucket into our vest
pocket in their eagerness to be
Johnny-on-the-spot.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

New York is making deter
mined fight against betting on
horse races and it is hoped that
the anti-betting bill will be passed.
At one time there was snch thing
as square racing, but of late years
the sport has degenerated to a
huge gamble. The passion of
playing the horses leads to serious
consequences, and the people
should remove temptation from
the way of the youth of the
country.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

The gentleman who has been
writing the column headed STRAY
Items" departed for the outside
yesterday morning. We wish him
success, and hope that we shall
find someone to take his place az
regular contributor. His writ.
ings were commented on quite
freely by the outside press, for he
possessed the admirable trait OF
knowing how to express an idea
clearly aud TO the point.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05
Stray Items.

: BY E. I. c.

The successful person does not
stop to figure what might have
been, but puts all the energy of
his thought on the present situa-
ton. 1t is from the conditions Of
today fortune must be wrought,
nothing can be gained from the
past except experience.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Nature is seldom stingy in the
distribution of natural wealth, but
not often do we hear of spots 80
highly favored as "a certain farm
on the eastern slope of the Cas-
cades. This farm was originally
covered by rich growth of tim
Der which brought a small fortune
to the owner. Twenty acres in
fruit now bring him a large annual
income. In addition a deposit of
FIRE clay has been discovered, also
large vein of coal. On dull days
the owner goes down to a creek
running thru the place and after
catching mess of trout, washes
the sand in a primitive miners
pan and is often rewarded to the
extent of several dollars in gold
nuggets.
When the pure food laws were
first enforced the writer witnessed
some interesting experiments with
maple syrup, an article which has
been adnlterated to great extent
in the past. Absolutely pure ma
pie syrup and an adulterated arti-
Gle side by side were sampled by
several persons including an in
spector, all of whom agreed that
the adulterated syrup was the most
palatable. The pure syrup being
flat and lacking the body, which
the mixing of cane syrup gave to
the adulterated article. The law
allowed the adultered syrup to be
sold if labeled ''Cane Syrup, maple
favored" and as such it has
wide sale and is far moro popular
than the brands of pure maple
syrup that are on the market. A
curious point brought out by these
tests was that syrup made from
absolutely pure maple sugar did
not come under the laws require
ments and was declared adulter-
ated, altho in fact it was not.
This is explained that thru q
chemical change in boiling down
the maple syrup, enough pure
cane sugar was formed to consti-
tnte an adulteration in the eyes of
the law.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-05

Competition is wasteful and for
that reason it is unlikely that the
large combinations, that control
particular industries, will ever be
broken mp into competitive units.
This fact should be kept in mind
when bordering on trust evils, our
efforts must be along lines tending
to control rather than to destroy
existing conditions, as their very
existence is proof of their econom-
ical value.