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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
Styles for Men.
(Philadelphia Ledger.)

Changing fashions do not work for
men the sudden and spectacular eff
fects with which the fairer sex is
wont to dazzle and perhaps annoy,
but there is no denial that there has
been one radical change pertaining to
the male alone. The whisker has
been banished. 1t is taboo. 1t is a
memory.
Time was, and not so long ago,
that the foremost ambition of boy
was to have hair on his face. He
yearned for the maturity of which the
bearded lip or chin was the visible
and official token Everybody who
could raise whiskers raised them, re-
joiced in their Astounding plentitude,
found a soothing and exaltation in
the signing of the breezes through
them Then the smooth face was a
rarity. Invariably the clean-shaved
person belonged to one of three class
es-he was priest, actor or gambler.
All this is changed. Now the be-
whiskered is clearly and defiantly out
of style.
The reason is no mre apparent than
the reason for any other mandate Of
style. Those who still cling to
beards-or to be exact, permit the
boards to cling to them-contend that
there is as specific a defense : for
wearing whiskers as for wearing hair
IN the scalp--indeed, a stronger de-
tense, for the custom of the hat rem
lers the hair superfuous as a protec-
lion. "A hirsute appendage" from the
;hin tempers the chilling impact of
Ninter. Often it is an adornment. 1t
covers the angular jaw, hides the hol-
lows of age, obliterates the inartistic
Yag of Adams apple. The mustache
2onceals an ugly lip or droops in
kindly profusion over missing teeth.
Prejudice against whiskers arose in
part from the theory that the malig-
nant microbes, of which the world is
fuu, with each eager to leap
out upon its prey, found in the beard
a choice retreat. OF course, every
man who ever wore a beard knows
this for Wanton libel 1t defeats
itself.
But as the cycles ever tend to the
striking of an average by going from
extreme to extreme, the day is GER
tain to arrive when the whisker once
more shall bloom in luxurious riot
and the hairless male gaze anxiously
into the glass to detect the first sign
of ability to follow the pattern stern
ly set by fashion
Wright Bros, aeronauts, have re-
ported another successful flight. The
government experts are watching the
tests with view to securing a good
flying machine and if Americans can.
furnish it SO much the better
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

(London Express.)

Liberia the land of liberty, the
country given over to black men in
order that they might attempt to
found nation, is the least known
of all republics
The negro State is about 60 years
old, but for all practical purposes it
rains in its extreme infancy AS
republic, the country in its squall-
ing, teething stage. The Liberians
still play with their liberty as with
a new toy The black republic ap-
pears to be an incomprehensible blend
of tragic comedy and dramatic ex-
cess.
Liberty and equality and justice
were flung to the newly emancipated
mathematician, who had starved
for these things for centuries, and
he clutched them just as a starving
dog snatches at a bone. The freed
slaves absorbed liberty until it sweat
ed out of them. They played with
their new-found justice until now they
are almost the slaves of their own
law. Just as a girl fingers and plays
with newly purchased cloak, so the
Liberians play with their newly con-
stituted laws. They are never en-
tirely happy unless they are in some
way concerned in legal action And
SO it is that Liberian law, as it is
administered, is in the nature of a
comical caricature of justice.
A native will in his anger give a
brother a harsh name. Immediately
there is an action for libel and
some one is fined few dollars. An
other man will put his hand on the
shoulder of a citizen-there is a
charge of assault and battery, which
ends in another fine, or even in i'm
prisonment.
So it it with everything. AS soon
as a Liberian is appointed to any Off
cial position he feels that he has
inherited a kingdom. His first thought
is uniform, and, seemingly according
to his own peculiar fancy he adopts
a more or less grotesque costume. The
more gaudy it is the better it pleases
the negro republican.
The Liberian is q negro, but as a
rule, he wishe she were not. In ev-
erything he believes or thinks or
does, he. consciously or unconscious
ly initiates the white man. He
wishes he had been born white. On
the other hand, the real African ma
he is black The native tribes of the
Liberian hinterland are finer race
of men, people of a greater nobility
of character. than are the citizens of
the towns of the republic.
Some of the tribes of the hinterland
are conspicuous for their strength
and bravery. This is notably so in
the case of the Kroo people. The
ic ~
strongest o all the West African ma
tives. And it is practically certain
that if the Kroo tribes rose the re-
public of Liberia would be washed off
the map.
1t must be remembered that the
civilized" Liberian has no prestige
among the black natives; he is, on
the contrary, held in the deepest con-
tempt. The Liberian is not skilled in
war or the chase; he is not Injured to
hardship, and, worst of all, he is
usually ashamed of the color of his
skin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
"Analyzlng" Joe Brown Vote
Griffin Daily News.)

ATLANTA, May All Atlanta is
laughing today at the joke the
Journal correspondence editor play
ed on the heavy editorial writer in
yesterday evenings issue. 1t is
really one of the best things that has
happened in this campaign which the
Journal designates as a joke all the
way through.
This paper has since Sunday had
before it the discouraging task of
discrediting the published list of
1000 members of the Fulton County
Brown Club, only to have it's alleged
correction of inaccuracies shown up
in many cases by the parties who
really signed the list. There were
several cards of this kind in yester-
days issue, which seems not to
have fallen under the eye of the
heavy editor, who proceeded to write
this editorial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
The Advance in Freight Rates
Chicago Record-EIerald.l

1t is apparent that the advance in
freight rates announced by number
of eastern railroads will be vigorous
~ fought by the shipping interests.
The action, it is true, was not exactly
q surprise, for the railroads had for
weeks debated the question whether,
in view of the losses in gross and
net earnings as compared with last
year, rates should be marked up or
wages marked down Some weeks ago.
it will be remembered. tentative at
tempts at wage reduction were met
with determined resistance from the
employees, and it became manifest that
strikes and Interruptions of traffic
would follow the carrying out of any
general Wage-reduction policy
The theory of the rate advances is,
OF course, that the carriers will con
tinue to do as much business as now.
at least, and that the increase in
their revenues will represent so
much clear gain But this theory is
decidedly doubtful in the opinion of
certain shippers and men of affairs,
VINO are inclined to believe, on the
contrary, that the tonnage of the
roads will suffer a material decrease
and that the remedy" resorted to
for reduced revenues will but tend to
aggravate the trouble.
Without passing on the question of
policy involved in the advance, two
observations may be made. The first
is that the reasonableness of the in
crease is open to challenge before the
interstate commission, and that the
carriers will need to demonstrate the
Ipropriety of their course. The second
observation is that if business recess
sion warrants a general increase Of
rates, it follows that return of
normal industrial and commercial con
ditions will dictate an equivalent re-
duction of rates. The railroads must
carefully consider, then, whether they
will be able to meet the logical de-
mand for corresponding reduction
n rates as soon as their reports show
recovery from the present depression.
1t is impossible to frame a theory
which will sustain one and the same
rate policy for prosperous times and
times of subnormal business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
Talking of what may hannen

Talking of what may happen at
the Republican national convention,
Walter Wellman, the we'll known
correspondent, says: 1t is just now
a favorite idea with many political
writers. and the men who are inter-
viewed for publication that the con-
vention will stampede for Roosevelt;
that some man with great voice will
start hurrah for the President and
the convention will lose its head and
in a tremendous wave of enthusiasm
give the nomination to the President
by reclamation. Or that, if this does
not happen, during the first ballot
some delegation or delegations will
start voting for Roosevelt, others will
follow and in few moments the con-
vention will be in an indescribable up
roar and excitement as delegation af-
ter delegation rushes to join the
till the nomination of the
President is achieved in a frenzied
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Senator Foraker has boldly an
nounced that there will be no adjourn
ment of this session until action has
been taken on the bills pending for
the restoration or reinstatement of the
negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth in
fantry, discharged without honor as
result of the Brownsville ARRAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Magistrate Ommen, of New York, is
opposed to women drinking cock
tails in restaurants. His theory is
that when a man invites his lady
friend to have one" she should say:
Come home to dinner with me and
We'll have a bottle of champagne, or
cocktails, or anything you like, but
| don't drink in public" New York
is undoubtedly a gay old place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
Admiral Evans has given up

Admiral Evans has given up the
command of the Pacific squadron and
will await at his home in Washington
the order for his retirement in Aug
ust. He will have the distinction,
among other things, of having taken
the first American squadron around
the cape His work in the Spanish
American war, as commander of the
battleship Iowa, at the destruction of
Cayera's fleet, is a proud page in his
history. Fighting Bob" will be long
remembered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Chatham is preparing TO send
Messrs. A. A. Lawrence and J. Ran
dolph Anderson back to the Iegisla-
ture. They are about the most capa-
BILE representatives Chatham has had
since the war The great mistake the
county made was in not retaining
them in the legislature. instead of
allowing the strife of local politics to
deprive Chatham of their valuable SER
vices. One of the baneful effects of
partisan politics is the cutting out
of highly capable men from legisla-
tive positions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Great northern and western news
papers have resumed the publication
of daily menus. This may be another
sign OF returning prosperity. Menus
haven't worried the average man
very much the past eight months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Mrs. Rucksher is a woman who
seems to be willing to do almost any
thing for the saks of appearance.
"Yes-but she draws the line at
wearing inexpensive hats for the
sake of making her husbands task
easier when he has to face the asses
sor."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

No anti-prohibition legislation by
Congress at this term of the court.
The House by vote of 1877 to 46,
has gone on record as opposing the
re-establishment of the canteen at
Soldiers Homes. 1t would be a
bold congressman who would go be-
fore his constituents after slapping
the temperance vote of his district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
KEEPING STEP

with all the latest improvements is
what we do all the time. We are ex-
pert plumbers and know our bust
ness and anything in the line of
plumbing that you have done by us
is always up-to-date. We make a
speciality of fitting up model bath
rooms with the latest stationary de-
vices and new designs in closets,
tubs, etc, and our prices are always
Co
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

If candidates Smith and Brown and
all OF their supporters could be in
duced to work as hard for Georgia
as they are doing for themselves and
their candidates the old State would
get hump on it toward prosperity
that no panic could ever stop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

The Vienna News says: Hon e.
B. Lewis is sticking to his post OF
duty at Washington. notwithsts nding
he has opposition in the person of
Hon. Dudley NJ. Hughes who opposed
him two years ago and who is ac-
lively engaged in canvassing the dis
trict. But the people of the Third
Congressional District will reward
Mr.. Lewis for his faithful stewardship
by re-electing him another term
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

The Rome Tribune-Herald calls on
its readers to put their money in
the bank. Editor Johnson evidently
does not believe that there is any real
financial stringency among his sub
scribers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Editor Col. Watterson says some
women would be more at home with
negro husbands than they would be
with white ones. Such women, he
holds, should be allowed to mate
with balloons if they desire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
- - q MADE FROM
- - @e ROOTS AND HERBS
4 SAFE AND RELIABLE BLOOD PURIFIER

In the time Of our 0eathes the forests and fields were the only labor
medicines They
compounded the different herbs and bks remedies
handed down succeeding generations and continuously
satisfactory of old
aratons is S. S. S. medicine entirely herbs and bark
all blood
absolute vegetable purity of medicine that
medicines
the contain mercury potash other strong mineral These
act with bad effect on the system upng the stomach interfering with
the affecting the bowels and when used for prolonged period
often salvation No result the
S. S. and be taken by children safely older people For
rheumatism, Catarrh Ulcers Scroua, Skin
and all other troubles caused poisoned blood S.
feet remedy down into the and all poison
unhealthy
eliminates particle the faint trouble purfes
deteroad establishes
for good health s. s. s. Natures Blood Purifier and its years OF
steadily demand
dnce OF its all blood troubles Book the blood medical
advice Tree OF charge THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA GA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
The Planters Bank Of Anericu!

does not have to be asked to buy one
of Americas brands. After he has
once tried them he likes them so
well that no arguing is necessary to
get him to use them constantly The
tobacco in
AMERICUS CIGAR co. CIGARS
is all carefully selected, for its fine
flavor and burning qualities. It is
rolled SO that the cigars are free
smokers that do not pull or draw
hard. Stop in at any cigar store and
brands. You will thank us for the
suggestion after the first trial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

The Dalton Citizen refuses to be
comforted because Joe Brown does not
come and visit the editor. You will
be in Atlanta in the fall and you can
all around and see Gov. Brown He
will not have the door bolted on
Georgians, whether they supported
him or not.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

The Rome Tribune-Herald is a
bright paper but its main heads are
an excruciating agony to the man with
an artistic eve.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Editor Seeley says sadly: "Yester-
day the Anti-Saloon League was an
organization whose sole aim was to
uplift humanity Today it is a poll
teal tool, pure and simple
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
c. P. PAYNE.

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in careful, conservative
y-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of I'm
ance-bIt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank Of South Western Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Liuet Gov Chambers boom for the
Vice-President has expired. Even
Tammany repudiates him as can
didate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Some of the Philadelphia papers, in
referring to the nominee of the Re-
publicans always say Taft or Knox ="
Why waste all that space?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

They are counting the days until
June A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

The Americas Recorder. Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Nothing yet that beats persisting;
Folks are easy when you know EN-
Soon get a weary Of resisting;
If they've fayors they'll bestow EN-
If you'd like to have one, shout it;
There's one thing to do about it
Make a holler till you get it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager.
G. w. CORNFORTH,
Associate Editor and Assistant
Manager.
]. w. FURLOW, City Editor.
W. L. DUPREE,
Assistant Business Dept.
Editorial Room Telephone 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Entered at the postoffice at Ameri
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
"a FOrceful Boomerang"

There were many boomerangs in
the alleged list of supporters of Jo-
seph NJ Brown, as published in the
Atlanta papers of last Sunday, but
none of them was more telling, per-
haps, than that of o. A Smith.
"Mr. Smith lost no time in pro-
testing against the use of his name as
a member of the club. He not
only made it very clear that he was
not member of the Joe Brown club,
but he gave his reasons for not sup
porting him.
THAT Joe Brown club has haunt
ed its contrivers from the first hour
that it saw the light. The storm of
protests which have been made by
Hoke Smith men against the high
handed proceedings of including their
names on it has had telling effect.
For the most part the list has been
taken as joke, but occasionally
there are some developments Incl
dent to these protests which are wor-
thy of something more than a
smile'
The developments which is "wor-
thy of something more than a smile"
fully worthy of laughs the fact
that on the preceding page, almost
on the back of this editorial, appear
ed the following card:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10
''This O. A. Smith is a Genuine Mem
haF
Atlanta, Ca, May 6, 1908.

Editor Journal, City.
Dear Sir-In Mondays Journal
appeared a card from Mr.. o. A..
Smith, 432 Whitehall street, deny
ing that he was a member of the Joe
Brown Club. | do not know Mr.. o.
A Smith, of 432 Whitehall street,
Notwithstanding the fact that he
seems thoroughly acquainted with
himself, to the extent of assuming
that he is the only member of that
popular and populous family who
bears those initials. 1t seems that in
this large metropolitan city that there
are hundreds of names that bear the
same initials.
Il am very sorry to know that my
name has a duplicate. But | want to
inform the Journal and the public
that l am in existence, that my resi-
dence is in the city of Atlanta, my
name is in the city directory, and that
| have enrolled my name as a men,
Der of the Joe Brown club, for whom
| intend to vote. In this connection
it may be of interest to the other
members of my numerous family that
| was strong supporter of Hoke
Smith in the last campaign.
Very respectfully,
20. A SMITH,
"123 Paine avenue"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Don't be modest and retiring,
Never be content with waiting
For the thing that you're desiring,
limiting for eliminating.
Self is not designed for sinking,
Diffidence becomes habit;
Don't you care what folks are think
ing
Reach right out and quickly grab
it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Americas, Ga, May 10th, 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

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The Tfmes.Recorder is the

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-10

Chicago News.)

Folks are. easy never doubt it,
If there's anything you're needing
There's no use to go without it,
No excuse for not succeeding,
Don't hang back when others crowd
you,
Try to be a little holder;
Go the limit that's allowed you
Butt right in and use your shoulder
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-10-29
AGED Man Slain in His store

Mystery surrounds the murder OF
Samuel Randolph. aged so years,
owner of d general store at DogtoWn
two miles from Mulberry. whose body
was found in his store at an early
hour Wednesday morning. A large
cash. apparently cut by a blunt in
strument was found in the back OF
his head. This wound had caused
his death.
The motive for killing the aged man
cannot lie fixed, as he was not known
to have any enemies, and the con
siderable amount of money which was
in the store at the time was
not touched He had $40 in cash on
his person and about $500 i'll the
store. Not a cent was taken.
The body WAS discovered Wednes.
day morning by Sterling Party and
Lem BeneauX. who went into the store
to make purchase. They found
both doors 10 the store open and the
body lying i'll a pool of blood be-
tween the stove and a counter The
lamp was still burning. The coron-
er's jury. which conducted the inquest
over the body. returned a verdict to
the effect that Randolph was MUIR
dered BY parties unknown TO The jury.
Randolph had lived at Dogtown
several years. He had no relatives
in that section of the country. He
was separated frem his wife some
time ago. She now lives at Fort
Smith