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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
BE SURE TO LEAVE
NAME AT DRUG STORES
To Make Board of Trade
Banquet a Success.

Preparations for the Board. of
Trade banquet are moving nicely.
The great problem now is to find
out how many tickets can be sold.
The ladies in charge of the feast
must have an idea today so as to
know what amount of viands to or
der. A number of things will have
to be ordered and this makes it abso-
lutely necessary to know about how
many to expect. While it is desired
that as large an attendance as possi-
bic be secured, the ladies do not feel
justified in preparing for large num-
her unless sure of the attendance To
do so would more than jeopardize all
of their profits on the sppread.
All who expect to go are urged to
leave their names at one of the drug
stores today. Quite a number of tick
cts have already been sold and from
the widespread interest manifested it
is evident that large number are
considering the matter of attending,
but do not want to come to a decision
until the last moment.
81 would give dollar to hear e.
A Cults speak," said one subscriber
yesterday. Four wellknOwn speakers
are down on the program and will
provide a rare occasion for Americus
citizens, and citizenesses, TO hear a
galaxy of orators.
The proceeds, above expenses, will
go to the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Hospital Association, and purchasers
of tickets will not only swell the en-
thusiasm of the Board of Trade, but
will also aid most deserving cause,
all of this dependent on giving in their
names to the drug stores today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
BUILDING IS GOING TO
BE BRISK IN AMERIBUS
Summer DuIIneSS q Thing
Unknown.

There will be something doing" in
fact, plenty doing, In Americus this
summer in building way, and en-
plOyment for mechanics, brick-mas-
ons, machinists and others will be
had in the erection of the several en-
terprises projected and i'm progress.
The building of the electric power
plant and street railway, with the
placing of tons of fine machinery, is
in itself, a most important item. Work
upon the power plant, large brick
structure, will be started today or
tomorrow, affording employment to
many. The building of the cotton
compress, employing in it's construc-
ton a million feet of lumber; car
loads of brick, the building Of plat
forms and new sidetracks, will keep a
small army of workmen busy four
months, while dozens of residences to
be finished during the summer will
afford work for an army of toilers
And if the city council would only
get busy and put that $4,000 of bond
money in circulation by paving the
streets and erecting that much need
ed public school building, with it's
auditorium for commencement eXer-
cises, there would not be a sufficient
number of skilled workmen in Am
ericus to cope with the situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
NEW LOT VAL lACES
AT DUNCAN'S TODAY
5 Gents a Yard Will Take
Choicest Goods.

1t seems almost like giving laces
away-the values offered at Duncan's
this morning, when a new lot of Val
Laces, top dozens, from New York,
will be placed on sale, offered
at cents per yard. These are the
imported Walls, which sell for to 20
cents a yard. Matched sets are on
sale, which will delight the eye of
every woman.
In previous lace sales at Duncan's
the values have seemed great, but for
the lot which will be put on today eX-
ceptional opportunities will be offered
to get choice laces at the low price of
cents a yard One can hardly get
too much matched val lace on hand,
and at the price named the ladies will
be able to lay in a large supply.
Besides the Val lace sale, attention
is called to the display advertisement
of the Duncan Mercantile Company
on another page, in which tempting
prices are given for silks, linen cor
sets, skirts, gowns, collars and a
number of other lines enumerated in
the ad.
Tempting displays will be made on
the counters of the firm today, and
the eyes of the women will be re-
freshed just to come in and look
around at the artistic arrangement
throughout the store
Early buyers will get the first
choice at the big Val lace sale which
is put on this morning. There's lots
of it, but its worth something to see
the line displayed for the first time.
The price is mere trif1e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
EVERY DOLLAR is PAID
BY COUNTY ON SCHOOL
Sumter Comes Up GameIy
AS Expected.

A check for 1866 given yesterday by
the Board of County Commissioners
paid up in full every dollar of the
amount due by that body towards the
Third district Agricultural College. A
little balance of 81 600 remained, and
the county thus pays its part.
And when the city pays a little
balance of 1855 its obligations will
have been paid in full
And thus Americus and Sumter
county will have discharged it's obli-
cations in full by having paid $780,
600 for this institution.
Under the terms of agreement, the
city was to assume one third and the
county two thirds of this obligation
of $4,000 The county made it's
final payment of $666 yesterday, and
has thus paid $33 1886 towards the
agricultural school
The city has paid all of it's part ex-
cept about $666, having paid about
$4,000 up to this date.
And this splendid institution with
125 pupils in attendance; with build
ings equipped and magnificent farm
of 300 acres, worth $50 per acre, stands
an enduring monument to the progress
sive spirit of Sumter county and its
citizens
The two main buildings there cost
$32 ,000 the machine shop, used tenn
pOrarily for other purposes, cost
$3.50, while $3.50 was expended upon
the water and sewerage system.
The farm is we'll equipped with
mules, stock and farming utensils of
every kind required.
Under the superior management of
Supt. John NJ. COllum and his corps
of teachers, excellent progress has
been made, and it is believed that the
Third District College now easily
ranks all of the eleven district
schools of like kind in the state.
But there is more work to be
done, and it will be accomplished.
While the $4,000 required of
Sumter county by the State has been
paid, except the small balance of
$666 due by the city, the general
plans Of the college for other
expenditures in the way of additional
buildings and Improvement of the
grounds.
The girls dormitory dining hall,
library and four cottages are includ-
ed in the plans, and the cost of
these will be betrayed in appropria-
tions to be made later by the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
TO BEGIN THIS MORNING
WORK ON COMPRESS
Immense Plant is Assured
AmeriCuS.

After waiting vainly for more than
two months for the insurance compan-
les to make good the losses upon the
burned compress, the Americus Com
press Co., will begin, anyway, this
morning the erection of the new and
more modern plant for Americus.
Not a dollar of insurance, it is
stated, has yet been paid, but this
annyonance will no longer delay the
erection of the new plant, inasmuch
as time is now very limited.
The new press must be ready for
operating by September 1st
Americus, where $4,000 bales cot
ton are compressed each season, can
not afford to be without a press, and
tractors to complete it within the in
term Of less than four months the
task will be accomplished.
Officials of the Americus Compress
Co., which is owned very largely by
the Messrs. Harold and Council, stat
ed yesterday that work upon the new
plant would begin today.
The building contract has been let
to Mr. S. w. Addison of Little Rock,
an experienced compress builder, and
lAC pCCIo W nave IllS OuIIUllIS I6dUy
within the time specified, although it
will require very fast work.
The new plant will be much larger
than the one burned on the night
of February 2nd, and more up-to-date
in every respect, it is said
The platform and shed space will
be greatly increased.
In fact, the new press, with addi-
tional platform space, will be very
nearly double the size of the old
plant. The Central Railway is pre-
pairing to put in additional sidetracks
there, thus greatly increasing the
facilities for handling loaded cars.
The company has not fully deter
mined whether the old press machin
cry can be used, or whether an entire
new outfit will be purchased. AS the
old machinery has already been burn
ed over several times it is possible
that it may not be serviceable.
This point will be determined af-
ter a thorough inspection of the
burned machinery has been made to
the end Of determining it's use and
safety.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
REV. ]. |. irwin
STARTS new YEAR
Sixth Year as Pastor Pres
byterian Church.

Rev. J. L. irwin, of the Americus
Presbyterian Church, has just enter
ed upon the sixth year of his pastor
ate. He is now preparing his annual
reports, which Will be of more than
ordinary interest.
The present membership of the
church is "a. a net gain of eight mem
bers during the year ending April 1.
The Sunday school has eighty mem
bers, and the average attendance for
the year was seventy q most remark
able showing
Financially the church is in an eX-
cellent condition For all purposes
the contributions during the year
averaged $40 for every member on
the church roll. showing probably
not surpassed in this section of the
state, The church is entirely free
from debt and the liberal spirit of
its members is highly encouraging.
During the present year it is propos-
ed to pay half of the support of a for
eign missionary, the church taking an
active interest in the work in foreign
lands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07

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Essentials

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One of the products of that class, of
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
THOSE IN THE RUNNING
TOUCHED FOR COSTS
Candidates Pay Their EIec-
ton Bills.

Those who dance must pay the
fiddler, and a leetle bit more" Yes
terday was the date fixed for candi-
dates III the county primary to pay
the assessments levied by the execu-
tive committee, and robust fund
was thus rolled up.
In fact, the amount paid in is
more than twice the sum required
and while the candidates made no OPP
Ell protest many feel that the assess
ment is unjust
1t will require about 5000, or prob
ably less, to pay the total cost of the
primary on April Is, whereas over
$500 is thus collected
This surplus of $500, or thereabout
will be applied by the executive COM
mittee to payment of expenses of
holding the state primary of June 4th,
and any other primary that may be
necessitated in the case of a candidate
not getting a majority vote.
This latter contingency is antici-
ted in the race for the Office of pris-
on commissioner.
Any sum on hand, after these pri-
maries, would be pro-rated back to
the candidates-if there is any.
Many of the candidates are unable
to see the justice in requiring them
to pay the bills in an election in which
they are not directly interested. Had
their assessments been cut half in
two the amount would have been
amply sufficient.
They have paid in over $500 to de-
fray an expense which, at best, will
hardly exceed 5000.
When the assessments upon the
candidates for county offices were lev
led it could not, of course, be fore
seen that such a large number would
enter the race, but even at a much
later date it seems that the assess
ments might have been reduced.
Many of the county officers are
assessed 500 and $50 each. Such ex-
cessive expenditures in future may
debar many from Offering for office
who would do so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
FINE RESIDENCE
AT AUCTION TODAY
Home of Late Mr.. Uriah B.
Harold to be Sold.

At public outcry the residence of
the late Uriah B. Harold will be
offered to the highest bidder at the
Court House this morning at II
O'Clock. The property consists of a
large, modern 12-roOm residence with
all cOnveniences located at the corner
of Lee and College streets, and two
large lots.
This property is perhaps the hand
soonest and most elaborate residence
in Americus, and is located in very
select section of the city.
The property will be sold much be-
low the original cost, the residence
alone costing in the neighborhood of
$4,000. The terms will be one-third
cash, and the balance in one and two
years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
COUNTED TEN IN BUNCH
ALL STOOD FOR BROWN

The polling of trains and assembl-
ages generally continues here, as
elsewhere, and the result is always
the same, evidencing the strong SEN
timent for Joseph NJ. Brown for Gov
ernor. The Times Recorder has pub
lished the result of several such
polls, and here adds another. At the
Seaboard depot yesterday afternoon
ten voters awaited the 1903 p. m.
train A poll of the crowd showed
that every man was an avowed sup
porter of Brown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
FARMERS IN 18TH
ARE FOR JOE BROWN
Mr.. 6. ". Allen Says HOke
Smith Men Are Scarce.

That Joe Brown is strong among
the farmers is becoming more and
more evident. The planters are real
izing that they too, are caught in
the general depression resulting from
the Hoke Smith policies.
Mr.. G. w. Allen, prominent farm
er of the Twenty-eighth district, was
caller at the office of the Times
Recorder yesterday to renew his sub
scription.
Its hard to find Hoke Smith man
in the New Era settlement, where I
live said Mr.. Allen. We've had too
much of Hoke Smith. My son and
are doing all we can to help Joe
Browns race in the Twenty eighth
Mr.. Brown will surely get a big MAJ
jority in our section"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
PONIES ARE KILLED BY
A BOLT OF LIGHTNING
Accident on Monday Re-
mdrkable One.

A pair of ponies driven by Mr.
Bosey Tracey were instantly killed
yesterday morning by bolt Of cleo
tricity during the slight thunderstorm
prevailing, while Mr. Tracey who
was in the buggy at the time, escaped
with a severe shock only.
The incident was a remarkable one
in many ways, evidencing the fancy
freaks of lightning.
Mr.. Tracey, who is a farmer we'll
known in Americus, was driving his
pair of ponies near Adams station
when the rain and thunderstorm came
up suddenly.
A flash of lightning landed the
ball of electricity upon his buggy,
tearing away part of one front wheel.
Glancing, the bolt struck the leather
lines and split in half, following the
reins to the heads of the ponies and
killing them.
That Mr.. Tracey escaped with his
life is indeed remarkable
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
WEBSTER COUNTY
FAVORS SMITH
But Brown Has Large Fol-
lowing There.

There was a large attendance at
Webster county court yesterday, many
OF the sterling farmers of the county
being at Preston on business connect
ed with the court or for the purpose
of meeting friends.
Naturally there was a considerable
discussion as to the gubernatorial
campaign. While there were some
Brown men present, representing
mostly voters living in town, it was
apparent that the great mass of the
farmers present were out and out
Smith men yet, and from appearances
it would seem that Webster will line
up in the Smith column at the June
primary as before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
FAMOUS TENOR
TO SING TONIGHT
Mr.. James @. Boone to
Appear at Local Studio.

Musical lovers will have the privi-
lege tonight of hearing Mr.. James O..
Boone in a recital at Miss Bells stu
do Mr. Boone is a distinguished
New York tenor, who has won a high
place as an artist of merit.
Press notices of Mr.. Boone's reci-
tails have been most flattering and
those who are fortunate enough to
hear him tonight will no doubt en-
dorse these kindly criticisms
The admission will be so cents,
with children half price. 1t is expect
ed that large crowd will come out,
as it is the last musical event of the
season and doubtless one of the very
best. The program starts promptly
at $50 D. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
HURT IN RUNAWAY:
AT POINT OF DEATH
Mr.. R. A. King, of Pres
ton. in Critical Condition.

Mr. r. A. King, whose home is near
Preston, is lying at the point of death
from injuries sustained ten days ago
in runaway. He and Mrs. King
were out driving in buggy when the
harness broke, the horse becoming
frightened and running away The
buggy was dashed against a tree and
the occupants thrown out Mr.. King
had his leg broken three times, his
ribs crushed and was injured inter
nally. Mrs. King escaped with min
or injuries.
Advices from Preston yesterday
were to the effect that Mr.. King
was in a most critical condition, his
life being despaired of by his family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
HOWE SISTERS
PLEASE AUDIENCE

The Howe Sisters, two little girls,
pleased the audiences at the moving
picture show yesterday with their
buck and wing dancing. Their songs
were also applauded. Their diminu-
tive size made them favorite from
the first. Another vaudeville attrac-
ton this week is bot" Schafer, the
black-face comedian who was on the
boards last week. He has some new
songs and acts which proved popular
last night. The moving pictures were
also pleasing.
Help the actor along by giving him
the glad hand.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
SHR!NERS IN FORCE TO
ATTEND THE CIRCUS

Americus fez wearers, Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine, are going to Macon
in force this morning to attend the
society circus" there this afternoon
and night. Shriners from all over
the State will be there to ride the
real camels and sure enough ele-
plants, secured from a real circus,
and the event will be notable one.
A banquet, with distilled Ocmulgee
ooze, will delight the interior de-
partment of the many royal guests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
GRIFFIN is DEAD;
SISTER OF Mr.. HAMIL

Mr.. A. J. Hamil received telegram
yesterday bearing intelligence of the
death of his sister, Mrs. Virginia Grif-
fin, at her home in Cedartown, Ca
Mrs. Griffin was known to many
friends in Americus, and the an
of the passing away of
this most estimable lady will cause
sorrow here as in her home city,
where she was greatly beloved
among all.
case a special train is run, are
requested to telephone to No. 5S, the
Seaboard office, this morning. The
rate for the round trip will be 60
cents The train will leave about z
O'Clock and return before IL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07

What man has done woman can
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07

All who expect to go to Leslie
to the political speaking tonight il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
TELEPHONE SO FOR

SPECIAL TRAIN
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

In the market for outside securities traoihs
raa compsratfvelv cuist About half a dozen or
the mining stocks were fairly active at stIl
fractional changes The exception 10 the Iu7
was limited conner which moved upward points.
but subsequently reacted l. The strength duo
activity due to a report that new th's. 80 80
had obtained control through acquisition ot -
Hefnze stock Mcmac Mining GeFeloPeN
strength. rising "a. Yukon Cold was less actiNe
at ffuctuation of a. Guggenheim exploration
moved up 8 points Nevada Consolidated CuIn
berland- Ely and Nipissing were quiet and nloVeu
within narrow limits. Goldheld stocks "ele
strong and in fair demand There was httL.
trading In the specialties. Standard OH was on
5 points Chicago Subway. after early hrInnesS'
lost ground. In bonds. AIlis-Chalrners 5s were
down 2 Il points. Consolidated Steamship 4s re-
ceipts sold at II. The selling attributed 10
closing out OF a loan Erie notes we're quoted
points lower. Consolidated Arizona SmeitlnS
keenly sold AZ 4.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
BROOKLYN FERRY REHABILITATION.

The committee which has in charge the reorgani-
ton of the Brooklyn FerrE COMPANY has received
on deposit ucarl1 s6oeo000 Of the first consolidated
mortgage bonds Of The company out OF the total
outstanding issue Of s6.5o00O0. and has issued
circular describing the proposed plan OF rehabilita
zion 4 committee Of stockholders Of The company
has co-operated IN the organization Of the New
York Terminal Company. which will issue per
cent income collateral trust mortgage gold bonds 10
acquire the outstanding bonds Of the Brooklyn Ferry
Company 10 be secured by a collateral trust mort
gage 70 the knicA-rboci<er Trust Company
70. The present bonds are TO be exchanged al par
Z - the new income bonds.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-Money call opened st l..
per cent: highest. per cent: lowest. Ia cent
closing. 1Izg1a. per cent; last loan. per cent
ruling rate. l&. per cent. Time money shade
easier for the short periods. Offerings continued
moderately liberal. particularly foI the shorter
periods. but the continued in call rates de
tracted decidedly from the demand Rates. per
for sixty days. 81. for ninety days. 3l2 80
for four months, for months. . for year
Mercantile paper taken in moderate amounts
but demand still lacked breadth, although there
was Sood supply Of attractive material Sales at
the lowest quoted rates numerous. and
consisted OF some especially choice names which
seldom make their appearance. Rates to s
per cent for sixty and ninety days ndorsed bills
receivable, D TO 8 cent for choice four and six
months single names and 6iz per cent for others
FOREIGN EXcHANGE.-The foreign exchange
market opened firm. with rates shade higher at
sSS5G4 for cables 56 for demand ster-
ling and i.Si1. .G4S4S5 for sixty day bills Short
francs around 5-l6I. less 1-l6Q5I65x l-32
and short reichsmarks S5I4 Sterling rates became
little easier around noon when the market sagged
off to 4s67Va4so34 for cables, 4S51z44S655 for de-
rnand sterling and 4s4l. al s435 sixty day bills
Short francs held around 51s1. less and short
further In the afternoon iS645y4 s6jz for demand
bis. Cables were quoted at 4.s67vq4 $3.50 sixty day
bills al +s42pq4 s430 short francs 516I. less S-32
and short rechsmarks at, s5i. less 1-22q95I..
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
STOCKS WEAK AT CLOSE
OF ERIE MEETING CAUSES BREAK
IN PRICES.
Ieuarv in the Earlier Tradng-ood BANK Statement Expected

silver dollars. 47c. Bar silver IN London closed at
q 7-l6d. decline OF l-l6d
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid, Is Lisbon. IL.
MEXICAN EXCHANGE.-Mexican exchange on
New York is quoted at 12.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS. Customs receipts
reported from Washington. s0.6l5; internal revenue
receipts SOL 16 miscellaneous receipts, slo.40 Re-
ceipts for the day ST. 467 64 expenditures, s. 800 COO
Receipts for the month 10 date 81 1876 i30 expend-
lures. ss.370.600 of expenditures Sl5S3,57O
Receipts for the year date, slot t22o25; eXpendl
lures of expenditures. SS1 60s III
SUB-TREASURY.-The Su6-Treasury was debtor
to the Clearing House 81 800 94S