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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
CALLING" A BOAST

The Atlanta Constitution of Friday
took fall out of the Railroad Com
mission in its boasts that the South
ern Railway has prospered under the
rule of the commission.
Recently the commission gave out
statement in which the comparison
OF the earnings of the Southern for
the period July /, 1906 to Feb. IA,
1907 and for the corresponding peri
cd year later, or up to the middle of
February was made A net gain of
$1777 was shown so far for the pres
ent fiscal year. The gain, while a
small one, declares the commission,
lis nevertheless a gain, and has been
made during the time when the howl
ers have been creating most of their
windy disturbance"
But it was like taking candy from
child to pick the commissions boast
to pieces. The Constitution showed
that the decreases for last December
and January, as compared with the
same months of the year before, were
$1,250,000, and for the first half of
February nearly $360,0OO.
The Constitution said in part:
At that rate there is no telling
what sort of deficit the March 1 re-
port will show. Thus will three
months have more than wiped out
the growth of five.
1t must be rather a remarkable in.
sight that can pull encouragement for
reform" out of two months and a
half of losses aggregating $1,718,392,
practically the entire gain of the five
months preceding.
1t can hardly be said that the wheels
of the reform" commission were we'll
oiled and in smooth working order
until November. 1t is true, there had
been agitation in abundance, whose
effect upon railroad earnings was,
perhaps, longer in manifesting itself
than upon railroad improvements and
Beginning then with November, we
find a deficit as compared with Ne
venber, 1906, of $28,781, comparative
y small, it is true, but wait and watch
It grow
In December we find decrease in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
SMALL AUDIENCES SEE
GOOD PERI RMANCES
Stock Company Does Some
Pleasing Work.

Two performances were given yes
terday by the Empire Stock Company
to audiences much smaller than the
merits of their work deserved. At
the matinee the offering was THE
Child Stealer," and at night "A Fatal
Step Both plays were dramas, but
there was enough humor woven into
the plots to tighten the heavier work.
At the matinee today the play will
be "A Bachelors Troubles" a farce
comedy The closing performance
will be the presentation of In Old
Virginia"
Considerable artistic talent is man
ifested by the various members of
the company Miss Raymond, as Mrs.
Amanda Higgins, did especially good
work at last evenings performance.
Henry King, as "Lige,' the colored
servant, contributed to the humor of
the occasion.
1t is hoped that large crowds will
witness the performances today as
the company is giving exhibitions way
above the ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
NOTED LECTURER
APPEARS TONIGHT
Mr.. BiCkneII Young to Dis
CuSS Christian Science.

Mr.. Bicknell Young, of Chicago, one
of the best known of Christian Sci
ence lecturers, will speak tonight at
Miss Bells studio, beginning at 8
o'clock. The lecture is free, the To-
cal Christian Science church having
arranged for every expense
The lecture will be clear exposi-
ton of the tenets of the Christian
Science faith, presented in an enter
tanning manner by an orator whose
fame extends across the seas. The
members of the local church feel
that their teachings have often been
misrepresented and are anxious that
a representative audience shall be
present in order that any errors re-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

gross earnings as compared with
December, 1906, of $536,124; in Jan
uary, 1908, as compared with Janu-
airy, 1907, a decrease of $668 ,O69, and
for fourteen days of February, accord
ing to the commissions own figures.
a decrease of approximately $3.50 900,
which will make a total loss for
this month considerably more than
100000.
Does the commission find cause for
Standardization in these figures? Will
it not, rather, have to find some other
sort of rake to pull the reform, .
chestnuts out of the fire?
If the commission proposes to in
dulge in comparisons at all, why not
be fair with the people? Why not
tell the truth instead of that proven
bal dangerous fraction of it?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
Respect for Supreme Court.
{ Washington Post.)

washington Post.)
The great body of the American
people have no sympathy with any
utterance that seeks to destroy conf
dence in the United States Supreme
Court. The wellnigh universal re-
spect for that exalted tribunal, the
ultimate voice of justice In this re-
public, is based on too solid ground
to be shaken The integrity of this
nation depends upon the integrity Of
the Supreme Court. For more than a
century it has interpreted the will of
the people as expressed in the Consti-
tuition, and interpreted it so honestly
and faithfully that the people gladly
acquiesce in its judgments as having
the attributes of that pure justice
that is so precious to mankind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Gov. Hughes has been requested to
charge being made that he failed to
prosecute the traction cases after he
had been elected on a promise to do
so. 1t has seemed that Jerome had
string tied to him so that some of the
big offenders were in some cases able.
to slip through his fingers. 1t was not
strange that in the Ice Trust cases he
easily developed a case of cold feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
RECEPTION TO LADIES
AFTER MATINEE TODAY

At the conclusion of the matinee this
afternoon, the Empire Stock Com
pany will tender a reception to the
ladies and children on the stage. The
members of the company are DESTROYS
of meeting their patrons and have
chosen this method Of expressing
their appreciation of their presence
at the matinee. Refreshments will
be served
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon, Bir-
mingham, Columbus and
Fort Valley ........... $40 10 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont'ery so 40 p M
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. n 81 m
From Atlanta and Macon. ~. y OF p M
From Augusta, Savannah, At
lanta and Macon, Birming-
ham and Columbus and
Fort Valley ...........,..* rs 80 m
From Columbus and interme-
date points. .........-.. ZOO p m
From Columbus, and
intermediate points -. I'll sc. "a m
From Albany and intermediate
points. 40 a m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Legislation is pending in the Phil
ippines forbidding the manufacture,
importation and sale of playing cards.
Even the possession of pack of play
ing cards will subject the owner to a
fine The American officers must have
found time to play poker with the in
1uential citizens
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

garding the Christian Science belief
may be corrected
Mr.. Bicknel appeared in London,
England, before thousands of eager
listeners. He is amply qualified to
present his subject in the proper
light A large audience is hoped for
and expected by those in charge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

1t is the belief of the Athens Ban
ner that it is a mistake to agitate the
question of constitutional amend
ment on the prohibition question.
The Banner says: The prohibition
law is working well in Georgia, and
the anti-saloon league is making a
mistake in agitating the question of
a constitutional amendment"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Senator Gallagher is still working
on his job of securing a subsidy bill
for ocean steamships 1t would be
strange if he could hoodwink a ma
jority of his colleagues into voting
money for the most rapacious of
graft schemes-that of the ship build
ing trust 1t is one of the most
brazen efforts made in recent years
to loot the treasury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Thomas county conVicts have all
been released Recently the work
house prisoners went on strike
and after this was broken, the dis
closures resulted in the liberation of
three prisoners, foreigners, who had
begged food Kindhearted citizens
then paid the fines of the remaining
seven prisoners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Chairman Hull, of the committee on
military affairs, wants to put the Uni
ted States on such war basis that
no nation will be strong enough to
lick us. IF thew will give us just
a little more time" said Chairman
Hull, 1 am not fearful of any nat
ion trying to humilate us on any
ocean in any part of the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Congressman Bartlett, of Georgia,
is still trying to block the appropri-
alton for the appalachian reserve.
Its time some of his constituents in
formed him that he was expected to
represent them, not misrepresent
them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
FACTS FoR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid tlmors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness nervous prOstration.
Why don't you try it +?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Commissioner of Labor Neill, who
is one of the two referees in the wage
controversy between the Southern
and its employees, expects to begin
the hearing at once. AS this is the
first case of any magnitude under the
new law, it will be watched with the
very greatest interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

The late Miss Gladys Vanderbilt is
transferring her fortune to Hungary
She has applied for leave to transfer
two million of New York city bonds
left by her father. Just little wad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Bankrupt Thomas still holds out
for $4,000 year as proper sum to
be allowed him by his creditors for
his annual expenses. Some of those
who trusted him to their sorrow are
mean enough to suggest that he can
exist on as little as $4,000 a year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

New York City has just opened the
Hudson River tunnel, connecting that
city and New Jersey The tunnel was
built at a cost of $7O,00O,O 600. The
actual time required to pass under
the river bed is three minutes. New
York used up the earth's surface.
climbed into the clouds and is now
burrowing under the ground. Flying
machines will be the next course.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Bryan will possibly not have any OPP
ton, but it will be slightly different
when it comes to carrying the cleo
ton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
It Matters About
the

Nothing adds so much to
the attractiveness of pretty
home as does pretty mating,
and the season approaches
when the sitting room, the
parlor and sleeping rooms as
well should be given their
new spring dressing. From
the standpoint of attractive
ness and sanitation, nothing
equals mating as floor COW
ering.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and savannah *4:40 a u
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart
Troy and Montgomery. '5:3Z ]"
. Albany, Dothan, Lockhart,.
Troy and Montgomery. 1907 p
/" Macon and Atlanta 1857 p m
" Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta ............. lO:AOpm
For Columbus. SYSTEMATICALLY :UO "
For Columbus and Birming
ham $50. t7:OO n
For Columbus Birmingham,
via Fort VALLEY. *1O:40pm
For Albany and Inter. points" lO;4O pm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

The Indian Senators engaged in a
fierce war of words on the floor of
that body few days ago. No scalps
were taken, peace being restored by
the invention of a pale-face.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Possibly the student arrested for
carrying away barber signs has been
misled by reading too much about the
search for the pole.-Ex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
Americus, Ca, Feb. 80, 1908.

No longer is the small boy, and the
larger one as well, in suspense. The
big baseball leagues have published
their schedules.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

There is some curiosity as to how
a submarine will deport itself in a
sea of scandal.-EX.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

The Washington Post thus para
phrases an old saw: People who
live in glass houses are very apt to
give others a show"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

*Daily. Except Sunday ftSuhday Only
Sleeping between Americas leaving AmcIa
l04O arriving Macon
sleepes
j. e. HIGHTOWER Ga.
JOHN w. BLOUNT, District Passenger Agent. Macon Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
For Your Sunday Dinner

try the following delightful desert:
IL cup English Walnut meats.
1-2 doZ. figs, cut up fine.
l Toe. package JELL-O, any flavor.
Dissolve the JELLrO in a pint of
boiling water When cool and just
commencing to thicken stir in the
figs and nuts. Serve with Whipped
Cream, Delicious. The walnuts, figs
and JELL-O can be bought at any
good grocery store. This makes
enough dessert for a large family and
is very economical
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
now DID YOU EVER
DO WITHOUT TIT

We hear that all the time where
ever We have installed our hot water
heater. You have no idea what
convenience they are, especially in
Winter, when warm baths are neces-
sary and hot water is always in de-
mand. Think of tin a few minu-
ties you have enough hot water for
bath and no bother at all. Ask US to
tell you more about it.
C. P. PAYNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
LYDIA Z. PTNKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Union, S. C.,Writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
:" was greatly rundown in health
from weakness peculiar to my sex,
when Lydia e. Pinkham' Vegetable
Compound was recommended to me. 1t
not only restored me to perfect health,
but to my delight am mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hall, of Bardstown,
KY, writes:
8 was a very great sufferer from
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound not only restored me
to perfect health, but l am now proud
mOthern
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Tie Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times. Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

FISH TALES are often exaggerations, but
our business as FISH DEALERS Fresh
ness is an absolutely indispensable quality
in unsalted or unsrnoked fish and we handle
none about which there may be the slightest
doubt. We keep every kind in season from
the gamely trout to solid mullet. And we
don't try to make a fortune on every pound
of fish we sell either HFRLOCk q co.
Phone No %
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29

Entered at the postoffice at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Evening journal., 1908-01-20
LONG-LIVED
FAMILIES, THESE

DOVER, Jan. 2o.-The State capital can
be put down in the anti-race suicide col
umn. There is no dying out Of the Anglo
Saxons here. Senator Harry A Richard
son Of Dover and Farmer John Brown, OF
near Leipsic In the Second district. are
not the only men who are members OF
healthy families with four living genera
tions. Senator Richardson is the second
in line in his family Of a quartet Of gem
erations. Siis mother, Mrs Lucy N.
Richardson, is hale and hearty and ex-
tremely fond Of travel. The Senator rep.
resents the second generation. Alden B
Richardson, the Senator's son, heads the
third generation, while Harry A. Rich
ardson, Jr., Alden BIS son. leads the
fourth generation Of Richardson's
Now Walter Morris, the well-lznowr
banker. whose mother is alive and active
and we'll represents another quartet OF
generations. First is Mrs Morris. Sr.,
then Mr.. Morris: and now Mr.. Morris
daughter. Mrs. Philip Burnet, Jr, is the
mother of a little daughter.
Evening journal., 1908-01-20
PRIESTS WORDS
WERE FORCEFUL
Father John Connolly Made
Strong Appeal at Funeral
Of James ]. Patterson

Firemen throughout the city, irrespec-
tive Of creed, who attended the funeral Of
James J. Patterson in St PatriclSs r.
C. Church, on Saturday morning, are dis
cussing the sermon preached by the Rev.
John Connolly, pastor of St. AIMS Church
and universally pronounce his words rs
most forceful and to the point.
Father Conneny's theme was the un-
certainty Of life and in his opening re-
marks called attention TO the church,
which he said was draped in mourning
out of respect TO one who but few
weeks ago stood before the altar and
taught the doctrines of christianity. Then
he was full OF vigor and manhood; to-day
he was crumbling to dust.
Pointing to the casket in which the
body OF the dead engine driver reposed
Father Connolly said in part: Dearly
beloved brethren, there is where we all
must end. II is the inevitable Neither low
ing hands nor all the riches we may
possess. can stay death when our time
comes. We must all sooner or later be
consigned TO six feet Of earth. Have any
of you who have heard the clods Of earth
Aall upon a thahtl HNoHlNu 70 AAlA"tN AAeN a.
might be your turn next? You are here
to-day paying last tribute to dead
comrade. /VNo knows but that one Of us
may be the next
I'm concluding Father Connolly eulo-
gized the fremen for their bravery IN
times Of danger, but admonished them
that there was a FIRE in every human
breast which at times burned hercely and
he indeed was a true hero who conquered
and mastered the flames which in time
would consume his soul He urged his
hearers to fight this stubborn blaze So
that when each ones time came to pass
away that he might, in part at least, be
prepared to meet his Just Cod
Father Connolly swords made a deer
impression upon his hearers and there
were but few dry eyes in the assemblage
at the conclusion Of his remarks. That his
words win bear fruit IS evinced by the
comments which have been made upor
them by many Of those who heard him.
Jim" was the oldest engine driver IN
Wilmington. il not in the United States
For thirty-four years he had been hand
ling the reins over the Phoenix horses and
during all that time never met with g
serious accident His presence at the en-.
gine house will be sadly missed as h'
knew precisely where every article about
the house was kept and could place his
hand upon it at moments notice. Ever
the horses knew his voice and would re
Evening journal., 1908-01-20
MUMMERS AT THE
COUNTRY RINK

Although the masquerade at the
Country Rink tomorrow night Is given
by the combined polo teams of the rink,
the general public is invited TO attend
either in costume or the floor will be
open to all at 9.15 o'clock, and the ses-
sion continued until 1L3O. Prizes will
be offered as usual, and a pleasant
evening of fun is assured. There win
be special features ten minutes of each
hour for the audience and skaters.
Miss Emma Lindsey will present her
new trick. called the race through FIRE,
which is performed on toe skates and
through lanterns Of different colors An
exciting race has been arranged by one
OF the directors, he having picked three
skaters TO race the two Cloward boys
I'm a two-mile race. He has selected
Leonard, Ford and Baxter the three
to skate a relay against the two mem
toned. The director has promised his
team a supper if they win.
Plans are being made to have a
l"tiltng tournament for the women
which IS slated in couples. and bids fair
to become more than the block skate,
which IS even now often asked for. The
"ulting tournament" is based on the
game as played with horses, and will
require considerable skull The young
people Of the rink are very much inter-
ested In the prospects Of the new game,
which will be tried soon.
Evening journal., 1908-01-20
DEAD AT OS YEARS
Miss Rebseea Crawford, Newark's Old.
est Resident, Passes Away.

Miss Rebecca Crawford, 9S years old,
and the oldest resident of Newark, died
there on Saturday from general debil-
ity. A few days ago she fell and broke
her hip which hastened her death.
Miss Crawford's family were among
the earliest English settlers in Della
ware. James Crawford, the earliest OF
her ancestors in this country, was a
lScotchman "of means and good posi-
tion," as the old records state-a sol
dier of fortune"-who came to this
country under the grant to the Duke
Of York in 1864 He was a soldier on
the frigate william and Nicholas, in
charge Of Sir Robert Carr and obtained
four grants of land, one for faithful
services rendered the Crown. He died
in 1852, the year that William Penn
came to Delaware. Miss Crawford loved
to tell stories of the Revolutionary War
handed down 70 her. Both of hel
grandfathers served in the Revolution
and her maternal grandfather was ir
the disastrous campaign at Valley
Forge. At the close of the war he
burned his commission lest some one
Of his descendants might secure a PEN
sion for his services.
Evening journal., 1908-01-20
STORE
GUTTED BY FIRE
Midnight Blaze Did $40, 900
Damage in King Street
Establishment
WILL BE REBUILT SOON

Shortly before 12 O'Clock on Saturday
night a disastrous fire broke out in the
big dry goods store of E. b. Riley,
Nos 22s and 2SO King street. and be-
fore it was gotten under control the
big store was gutted.
1t entailed q loss Of about $4,000.
Properties adjoining, occupied by Jacob
Berg milliner. and Harry Saltzman,
Imilliner and dealer in womens apparel,
also suffered, principally through
water
The blaze originated in the basement
of the Riley store. and spread with
alarming rapidity. The Washington
Fire Company was telephoned for and
an alarm was shortly afterward turned
In from box No. 81. and later the entire
department was called into service. 1t
was O'clock before the fire was COM
pletely under control.
When the fire broke out there was
no one in the store, the employees hav-
ing left about an hour before. The
blaze may have originated from the
heater, as some boxes were stored in
the cellar.
The loss was fully covered by insur-
ance Mr. Riley said yesterday that
Immediate steps will be taken to re-
build the store Mr.. Riley was in Re
hoboth when the fire broke out, but he
returned TO the city yesterday morning
During the progress Of the fire a
young man. giving the name of Presley
Rash, was arrested by Patrolman Dun
can on the charge of theft. Rash had
seven pairs of women's gloves in his
Doseesgion when taken into CUSTODY
which he is accused OF taking from the
store. His hearing was postponed in
the City Court to-day until tomorrow.
George High. a member Of the Wash
ington Fire Company, tumbled through
a skylieht in the rear of the building.
Companions quickly went TO his res
cue. and when he was gotten out he
was almost overcome by the smoke. He
received slight scalp wounds and a col
lection of bruises.