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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
WADED IN LIQUID MUD
TO REACH THE DEPOT
No Relief From SIush at
Depot.

Several weeks ago the city council
passed resolution requiring the
Central Railway to pave the walk
leading to the passenger station. The
order of the council may be complied
with eventually, but SO far there is
no evidence to that effect about the
depot. Since council took action there
upon, floods have descended and
made miniature seas of mud and
slush all about the depot, and through
this the public are forced to wade,
swim and struggle in an effort to
reach the waiting rooms and the
trains. Yesterday conditions about
the depot were fearful, with mud an
kle deep beneath the port cochere,
and ladies could alight from the car
riages only in this quagmire. The
councilmen might take a walk to the
Central depot on any rainy day and
see conditions for themselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
A REDUCTION OF FORCE
HERE NOT EXPECTED
But Company is CurtdiIing
Expenses.

Superintendent H. B. Grimshaw,
and Master Carpenter c.. P. Hammond
of the Fifth Division of the SeabOard,
will return today from Hamlet, n. c.,
where they have been in conference
with other similar officials of the
road, who were called together by
the receivers recently appointed to
handle this great corporation.
Messrs. GrimshaW and Hammond
left Americus on Thursday after
noon and went directly to Hamlet.
1t is generally understood that the
purpose of the conference was the
discussion of the physical condition
OF the Seaboard SYSTEM the consid-
GRAFTON Of the wages paid, and of
ating expenses.
At the same time it was regarded
as probable that there would be care
ful consideration of the physical con-
dition of the properties, with a view
to strengthening it at weak points.
1t is not improbable that there will
be some lessening of the operating
expenses by the cutting off of en-
ployes wherever it is possible to do
so, and some reductions in wages.
Already there has been a reduction
of 10 to % cents day in the pay of
laborers, so that those heretofore
getting ST a day are now getting 80
cents and those getting $1.25 now re-
ceive but $1.00.
1t is not the impression that the
shop forces at Americus can be
reduced to any extent, as there is
generally ample repair and new work
to keep the forces now employed ac-
lively at work. Whether there will
be any reduction in wages remains
to be developed
The position of assistant train mas
ter has been abolished and Mr.. Hur
ley, who held it, has been made
chief train dispatcher, which pays a
somewhat larger salary than the pos
ition abolished. There has been a
drop all down the line, as a result
but no one has been discharged, al
though a saving doubtless has been
effected by the changes made.
The receivers Of the SeabOard have
gone zealOusly to work to discover
the exact condition the property is
in. They are able and conservative
men and there is no doubt that under
their care the properties will be
kept in good shape and perhaps bet
ter results achieved all around than
has been the case.
The Seaboard is a popular system
with the public, is has treated its
employees we'll, and has handled the
public business to the best of its
ability The good wishes of the pub
lie are undoubtedly with the system
at this time and the hope is general
that the road will soon be on its feet
and doing a thriving business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
FINCH Is PLAYED AND
GAME IS ENJOYED
At Pretty Home on Prince
Street.

Mrs. Linton Lester entertained de-
lightfully on Friday evening with
a progressive finch" party at her
home on Prince street, and quite a
large assemblage of ladies engaged in
the game and enjoyed the occasion
to the fullest extent.
The parlors were prettily decorated
in holiday greens and cut flowers, pre-
senting a most inviting appearance
as the guests assembled.
The score cards were dainty hand
painted viOlets.
After che game was finished, a
course of ices and other refreshments
were served
Those present were Mesdames Ed
ward Prather, George Van Ripper, Will
liam McNeill Wisdom Taylor, E. M.
Viquesney, H, P. Everett, H. c. Tar
yer, Chas. Sanborn, Chas. Culpepper,
l.. c. Schumpert, E. E. Elmore, Mrs.
Verdery Of Augusta.
Misses Fay Williams and Mamie
Tarver.
The prize, a very pretty hand-paint-
ed picture, was won by Mrs. Edward
Prather.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
BANKS FORTIFYING
WITH RESERVES

NEW YORK, Jan. -(SpeciaD -
The bank statement shows the fol-
lowing changes for the week:
Reserves, increase $17,590,600
Deposits, increase, $3,1S5,200.
Loans, decrease $15,720,200.
Legal tender, increase $9,fT8, 800.
Circulation, decrease $21, 900.
Specie, increase $14,611.6 500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
TO SEIZE LAND OF
MOONSHINERS

WINSTON-SALEM, N. c., Jan. 10.
(SpeciaD D-The Federal government,
in order to stop "blockading" in the
the notorious Smithtown section of
Stokes County, where two revenue
officers have been killed recently, has
instructed District Attorney A. E.
Holton to institute libel proceedings
against every resident of Smithtown
convicted of Illicit distilling. The
law, which is sweeping, applies also
to illicit distilleries now serving pris-
on sentences. The lands of every
violator of the internal revenue laws
will be forfeited to the government.
The revenue officers have not been
able to break up illicit distilling in
SmithtoWn, Notwithstanding the fact
that they have destroyed many
"moonshine" plants. District Ator-
ney Holton says he will proceed at
once against Smithtown land ow-
nerS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
BIG DOCKET is WAITING
TRIAL IN CITY COURT
Something Doing on Mon
day Morning.

Judge Charles r. Crisp of the city
court will call the misdemeanor dock
ct in that tribunal tomorrow morn
ing, thus entering upon a busy week
with the misdemeanors. This class
includes pistol luggers. black scrap
pers, contract jumpers, house break
ers, including bling tigers, if any
have been caught within the past ten
days. City Court Solicitor Chi1ders
will be in behind the bunch, and
not few will change suits for
stripes ere the game is called at the
finish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
CLAY CLARK Is GOING
AWAY TO THE WEST

After spending a month at his
home in Americus, selling the whole
sale trade in this section of Georgia,
Mr.. Clay Clark leaves tomorrow for
the Golden Gate of the Pacific and
will spend six months on the coast
states in the interest of his house at
Tampa. Mr.. Clark sells cigars, the
Fama Nacional and other brands
made by his factory, and is as we'll
known In Texas or Tennessee as in
the red hills of Georgia where he
was reared May his shadow, which
even now measures six feet eight
inches, never grow less. IL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
DANGER WAS BORED BY
BALL AT SHAKEDOWN

Dick Horne, who attended a null
let supper and dance on the B. c.
Hodges plantation Friday night, was
buried yesterday running the total
of the known killed at mullet sup
pers here recently to five. Just
which one of the black reyelers plug
ged Horne is not known definitely
although suspicion is aimed at
certain one of the dancers. The
festivities, as usual ended with a
free fight with the coroner perched
upon the Horne later
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
Ladies Tailor Made Suits
Almost Thrown Away.

AfterIthe largest business in our history in
the LADIES READY-TO-WEAR DEPART
MENT, and desiring to clear out quickly everv
suit and coat in the stock in order that we NAV
have every garment new next season. we make
day. Jan. 1th at $50 A. NJ. as we now begin
the grentest Before Stock Taking" Sale we ever
held in all departments.
Our entire line of this seasons SWEETEST Suits ranging in
price from $1,000 to $500 $1,000
Entire stock of this Suits ranging in price from
~ - oO, IoI --.--- .......-$75O
Lot of Suits, carried from season. among the finest
goods we have carried styles good this season. were
Some splendid Misses Suits in this lot
Anothero of Suits carried formerly $1,000 1900
to give for,........ ........ 90
Some splendid Misses 'aaSuts in this lot.
The choice of this Broadcloth Cheviot and Ker
sey Coats we're $3.50 to 1850, $3.50
Assorted Kersey, Covert Chevot and Fancy Mixtures in
LADIES' Coats, were $1,000 to 1900, now........$5OO
Small lot of fine fitted Coats last season. were
@1OOO TO L oO noW'"... .$29S
Entire stock ChiIdrens Long Coats formerly
..........$1.98
The remainder of ChIdrens Long Coats $1OO and $15O
Lot of accumulated Skirts odds ends were $3.50 to
@O.oO and ST. each.
While this special Coat Suit Sale we will offer big
discounts on skirts, petticoats, waists, etc.
Don't you think for moment these goods are going TO
nger here these prices for you will disappointed We
decided take quickly and placed prices on e
merchandise that like giving away Better come ouck
and bring the coin.
CHAS. |. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
AMERICUS is STILL THE
Scene OF DELUGE
TOrrentiaI Rain is Again
Daily Dose.

I'm Americus it rains, rains, rains,
and then rains again Not in years
has there been such a season of per-
sistent torrential rains as has mark
ed the past thirty days. In fact, the
entire winter has been one of con-
tinuous downpour, with only an oc-
casional day or two of fair weather.
Yesterday morning one of the hard
est rains within year fell here for
hours, doing additional damage to
roads and to property generally.
Farming operations are badly delay
ed by unpropitiOUs weather. Many
farmers have not yet planted their
oat crop, and cannot do so while the
floods continue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12
Clearing Sale


There are many good reasons for Special
Sales. A merchant may have too many goods,
or more than he requires of one kind or he may
have numerous small lots in which the assort-
ment of sizes is broken and therefore, be willing
to sacrifice profit in order to clean up. We shall
now commence Special Clearance Sale---it will
be bona-fide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-12

Everything in dry goods,
carpets, ETC., sacrificed now
prior to our stock=taking.
CHAS. L. ANSLEY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
FINE MEETING AT WINCHESTER.
LnrEc Attendance OF Teachers and
Many Practical Addresses.
IspecIal to The = lines -plspatch. !

WINCHESTER, VA, March 20
Public school officials and educators
from all sections of the Valley OF
Virginia are here in attendance upon
the Annual Educational Conference o.
the Seventh Congressional District
which convened this morning at the
courthouse and will remain in session
tomorrow. Several hundred persons
from a distance are in attendance, not
including 100 from this town and
county.
Professor Ormond Stone. OF the chair
of astronomy at the University OF
Virginia is the president. and respond
ed to the address of welcome deliver
cd by Judge William A. Atkinson, OF
Winchester. School Examiner C. G.
Maphis spoke of some Of the needs
of rural schools. State Superintend-
ent j. d. Eggleston also spoke. c. NJ.
Robinson, of Richmond, gave an inter-
esting talk on the properly construct
cd country school. Other speakers
were y. G. Crosby, OF the Department
OF Agriculture at Washington, on
THE Farmer and the School," and DR..
S. r. Miller, of Front Royal.
Tonight a large meeting was ad-
dressed by Superintendent Eggleston.
Last night big educational rally at
Middletown, this county. was address,
ed by Messrs. Eggleston, Maphis and
Robinson. While here the speakers
and school superintendent are guests
of the Frederick County Teachers AS
ISOLATION.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
CAMPAIGN SLOW OPENING.
Nothing Done Yet In Local Option Fight
In FredcricksburS.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l

Special 10 The Times Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March &c.
The local option election has, been
called for May 9Th in this city. but
the campaign has not opened In earn
est as yet. Announcement is made.
however. that Mrs. Mamie Curtis, OF
Sherman, Tex, the temperance. orator.
will speak for the "drys" in the Opera
House hero on next Monday and Tues
day nights.
Mr.. c. ". Jones has purchased of
Mrs. Augusta Bode the latter's fine
property at Cedar Lane, adjoining the
home of Mr.. Jones.
Rev. ]. II. Henderlte. pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, is at Stanton.
having been called there by the death
of his brotherin- law, Rev. Mr.. Wise.
Mrs. Root. S. Knox and daughter ar
rived here last night from the Phil
ippines, where they have been for the
past two years, Lieutenant Knox, U. s.
A.. being stationed there with his regi-
ment. Lieutenant Knox Is now with Ills
regiment at Fort Riley, Kansas,
but will come here, in May for
a visit of several weeks to his father
and relatives. Mrs. Knox Is guest
of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Wallace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
REPORTS MADE OF
GOOD WORK DONE
Bishop Wilson Very Much Graft
fled at the Excellent Reports
from the Various Churches.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.l


ROANOKE, VA. March 26.-JThe sec
ond days session of the Baltimore
Methodist Conference opened with de-
votonal exercises, conducted by Rev.
j. p. stump. of Middleton. Reports
We're presented from the Woman's
Home Missionary Society and the
Board of Church Extension, and refer
red. The superannuated list contains
thirty-siX names, and three more vet
eran ministers were referred to the
committee to be placed on the list.
The districts were called and re-
ports made from Baltimore, IWinches-
ter and Rockingham Districts. All
made most favorable reports, spirit
ually and financially. Bishop Wilson
spoke in commentator of the splen-
did work of the Baltimore District.
The reports from the pastors here
showed difficulties but good progress.
The pastor at White Post reported Pc
culiar difficulties, but that victory had
been won for Southern Methodism;
that If certain things which at one
time We're prevailing had triumphed
1t would have been the death of South
ern Methodism in that place. The
presiding elder of the Rockingham
District reported that from Mt. Ia
Dor the best report comes for years.
The Mt. Jackson pastor, Rev. Mr..
NHite' ia" dleu curing tne year, ana
another had been part of the time
supplying this field. The reports show
cd increase in members over last year.
There were several additions by pro-
fession and certifica ties or otherwise.
In some of the churches the increase In
membership was quite large.
The afternoon session was devoted
to committee meetings., while Tonight
reports were made from mission
boards. The conference will make a
trip to Lynchburg tomorrow after
noon to inspect Randolph Macon Wo-
mans College.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
Avoid Secret
Stomach Remedies
Because Most of Them Contain Dan
serous Ingredients, Which Pro-
duce the Drug Habit,

Thousands Of people,. having dyspep-
sla or stomach troubles IN some, form,
sorts of secret tonics. drugs, pills, ca
and irrltate the stomach and intestines.
but in many cases cause the opium,
morphine and cocaine habits.
You have right and should demand
to know what any medicine contains
before you take 1t, unless It Is put up
or recommended by some reputable
physician. Fakes and quacks will put
most anything, into their secret prep
stuff so as to want mora Of It, until 1t
makes YOU the victim of some drug
habit, which will ruin your health In
short time.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are not a
secret remedy; they do not contain in
furious drugs, and they are. recon-
m me by thousands, Of physicians IN
the United States and Canada. to their
stomach and all other stomach troubles
resulting from improper digestion OF
food.
These wonderful tablets actually d.
elements that are required Of healthy
stomach to properly digest food, tnus
acting as n substitute and giving inc
overWorlted9 digestive organs rest ano
strEs,nsln and vlgor., u.,,,t. contain
fruit and vegetable essences, the pure
concentrated tincture OF hydrastls ana
golden seal, which tone up and
strengthen the mucous coats OF the
stomach and increase the flow OF gas.
trio and other digestive juices; lactose
sextpaGtqd from milEo rpS. the e
action of the stomach; bismuth to ab
sorb gases and prevent Fermentation
and pure >aseptlc pepsin (gov, tesu .,
these are scientifically Incorporated n
those tablets or loaenges and constr,
tute Il complete, natural, speedy ours
for any stomach trouble. !,
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are SOLD "
large 5o-cent boxes, by all druggists.
Write MS for a free sample packaEse
This sample alone Will give you SUN,
oent relief to convince you. Addres'
II, 4. Stuart Co.. $50 Stuart Bldgn MAt'
shall, Mich x
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
REQUIRE USE or WIDE TIRES.
Chesterfield Supervisors Considering the
Mnttcr--Hoad improvements.
Especial 10 The times DIspate,

lSpeClaI 10 lHe Illnes- plSpatcn.J
CHESTERFIELD c. H.. VA. March
26Tie Chesterfield supervisors will
at their next meeting take up the wide
tire ordinance, which was discussed at
some length by them several years ago.
as protection for the public roads.
and will probably adopt such resolu-
lions as will enforce the use of wide
tires on all heavy vehicles using the
county highways. Much interest is
manifested throughout the county In
the extensive road Improvement now
being made, and the new board, which
is a brainy body of men, wf1l be alert
for the protection of the good work
now being done.
The promised subscriptions of money
and gravel from the citizens of Man
chester District for the Improvement of
the Goodies Bridge Road is giving the
board trouble, as the State Highway
Commissioner finds the fair promises
of road material slow in taking mate
rial shape, and the private subscrip-
tons, which We're to aggregate $4,000,
have only brought in half that sum at
this time. About $4,000 was the esti-
mated cost of the contemplated work.
Mr.. Jonathan Bryan. vice-president of
the Southside Company. Inc, has sub
mitted proposition to the board for
installing fire MIGRANTS at Woodland
Heights for protection against fires,
but the matter Will not be discussed
until the April meeting, when the ques-
ton of fireproofing the county clerk S
office will also probably he considered.
The supervisors. who find themselves
much hampered by the Inconvenience
of ascertainng readily from the Code
and voluminous Acts of Assembly what
in l,,} in, toll N "
steps to have all the laws relating TO
their official duties grouped in pamph-
let form for ready reference. and will
seek in this connection to interest the
State Association of Supervisors on
this subject.
The portrait of Judge William l.
Clopton, which he lately presented to
the county upon request, will be UNI
yelled III the courtroom on the fourth
Monday in May, in the presence of the
board of supervisors and the school
board, with appropriate exercises.
License has been issued for the mar
riage of the Rev. Arthur D, Davidson
TO Miss Lottic A. Bedford, of Swans
boro
The Rev. r. w. Savage will shortly
move from his farm near here to High
land Springs to take charge of Uni
tartan Church.
Mr.. John Penn Taylor, of this neigh
borhood is quite III with complica-
tiol of diseases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
SUPERINTENDENT ABBOT OUT.
Faithful School Official of Bedford Re-
sisns-Mr. Lambeth to Succeed Him.
Especial to The Times -DIspatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.J
BEDFORD CITY, VA, March 26.--It
was learned here to-day by the gen
eral public that Mr.. w. r. Abbot, IT..
has rendered his resignation as super
intendent of schools OF Bedford county.
SO quietly had this step been taken
that none but his closest friends were
aware of his intention, which has oc-
casioned much surprise.
For a number Of years Mr. Abbot,
who is a very prominent member of the
Bedford bar, has held the position OF
superintendent of schools, and has
taken a keen interest in the advance
ment of education, especially in the
schools Of his rural districts.
Mr.. S. S. Lambeth. .Ir,, as far as
known. is the only candidate to sue
coed Mr.. Abbot as superintendent.
Mr.. Lambeth, who was a successful
and popular young attorney of Nor
folk, located here few years ago
for the benefit OF his health, and soon
rose to the front rank in bis profession
and became generally popular through
out the community.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
MUCH SMALLPOX
IN CAROLINE YET
New Cases Break Out, and April
Term of Court May be
Abandoned.
Especial to The rimes-Dispatch.1


BOWLING GREEN, VA. March 90
The smallpox which has been pre-
valent in this county since last Octo-
Der, and which has been on the wane,
has now broken out afresh Up to this
time there have been no cases in this
place. There is now smallpox in four
houses here-one white and three color
ed. Some time ago the board of health
forbid any public gatherings for a Pc
Rod of thirty days, and the public
schools We're closed, which order eX-
pired by limitation the 10th Of this
month. Since then the schools have
been open and there have been many
public gatherings in the county. with
the result as above stated.
The doctors here have been con-
suited about the advisability of hold
ing court next April term, and they
are of the opinion that it would be
risky in holding several days court
with the courthouse full of people, and
the indications are that there will be no
session of court at the April term
From Information gathered by your
correspondent he thinks there have
been no less than 500 cases of this dis
ease in the county this winter. The dis
ease is of very mild type. and many
at first said 1t was only chcken-po
but since it is generally conceded that
it is smallpox. The disease attacked
the coored people mostly, but there
have been number of cases among
the whites.
The houses of the parties who have
had this disease have not been fumi-
gated, and it seems that in order to
wipe it out, that all the houses and
clothing ought to be thoroughly fumi-
gated by competent person appointed
by the board of health, for. unless this
is done the outbreak will be as bad
If not worse next winter than It was
this.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
PINE ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Half the Mills Closed Down and Curtail-
ment to Continme-OiIlccrs Chosen.

HItrrT ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VHOstH.
NORFOLK, VA, March 26.--The North
Carolina Pine Association, controlling ali
the leading lumber mills in Eastern Vir-
GINA, Maryland, North and South Carolina
mt in annual session here to-day with an
attendance OF about 100 leading lumber
manufacturers and mill men in the four
states present. The reports showed more
than onc-half of the mills of the associa
ticn are closed down as a result OF presen:
conditions, with the normal output of lum-
Der cut In half. Prices, however. were re-
ported to be better than In the last few
months,
Tho following officers were elected: rresl.
n csdents; r. j. Camp, Virginia; IT, A.
Brown, North Carolina; j, G.. Cherry, Soutr
Carolina; Treasurer, w. D. Roper, Norfolk
Secretary, r, II. Morris, North Carolina
Prices We're discussed az length but nc
statement given out. 1t is declared that 1
careful curtailment OF tho output for The
summer was recommended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-27
snotsyIxanla Weddings.

Especial to The Tlmos- Dlapatoh.I
SPOTSYLVANIA, VA, March 20
Willis, both of Spotsylvania county,
were married on Tuesday last at nigh
noon in said county. Mr.. and Mrs. Cole
man will reside In Spotsylvania county
Mr.. Wallace G. Cook and Miss Elia
Il. Mason were married at the brides
residence in Spotsylvania county on
Monday last, according to, the rites :, OF :
the Baptist Church. The happy COUPE
will live in Spotsylvania county.
Mr.. Tinsley II. Twyman, postmaster
at Post Oak, Va. who was ad1udgad a
lunatic last week, has been taken 70
the asylum by Sheriff James r. TURN