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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
INVESTIGATING CONVICT SYSTEM

Georgia's convict system is to be
thoroughly investigated Both the
house and senate have passed bills
with that end in view by overwhelm-
ing majorities.
If all the rottenness alleged against
the officials adm camp bosses is
true, it smells TO high heaven. Not
only does the Prison Commission
need to be drawn over the Goals for
apparent incompetence but those who
have been actually guilty of numer-
Gus overt acts should be made to feel
the penalty of the law in no uncer-
tain manner.
In working convicts more yigor-
Gus measures must be employed than
possible in working free labor Some
allowance must be made for this diff
ference In any convict system there
are cruelties practiced which cannot
be too severely condemned, though
in the widely separated felony camps,
many of them far in the interior,
such abuses are sure to be more num-
erous than in a central establish
ment which is more or less in the
public eye through the means of alert
newspaper reporters, if in no other
way
The present Prison Commission is
the original one Whatever abuses
have sprung up can be justly charged
to them. If they are ignorant of
conditions, that is the fault of the
Commission, and should not be a plea
in palliation in any way Its their
business to know. That's what the
state has been paying them to do.
Under any system abuses will
creep in, but it seems that Georgia's
share has been slightly exceeded. Be
cause men are sent up on felony
charges does not place them in the
category of beasts of burdens, alb
solutely without protection. The
spirit of greed of course tends to
work the men to the limit, and bru-
tai overseers perhaps only follow out
the tacit instructions of the lessees
when they drive the prisoners to the
highest speed
The time seems Opportune for the
airing of the alleged abuses. Geor-
gia's fair name has been trailed in
the dirt in magazines and elsewhere
too long. If the charges are true, it
is time to call halt and sharply
punish those who have been guilty of
the offenses against humanity charg
ed.
Just what is the best method of
handling the convicts has not yet
been brought out clearly. There can
be no possible excuse for rendering
the states prisoners charge in
stead of a source of profit. Other
states make a profit out of their con-
victs, and Georgia should not cOnsid-
er any proposition which looks to
their becoming an expense. 1t should
be entirely practicable to reform alb
uses and provide against their recur-
renee Swift punishment melted out
to offending deputies and camp boss
es would be long step. If prisoners
were sure of protection, it would be
easy to get information as to the
cruelty and abuses.
Undoubtedly the handling of the
convict question will be the browning
feature of the present session of the
legislature Upon the manner in
which they deal with the question in
volved will they merit the endorse
ment or rebuke of their constitu
ents. Its no time to try to shield any
body. Let the whole truth be known,
then let proper remedies be applied
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
Biology Lessons
(By Wex oJnes.)

The Ele-e-phant is found at Re-
publican conversations. Because it
is a nice, o-be-di-ent animal, 1t
is allowed into other cir-cus-es as
well. Think of that-a free pass to
the circus for o-be-di-ence Will you
not do quickly what you are told by
your parents when you learn this
The Elephant has trunk at one
end of him and tail at the other.
This is fortunate for him, because
If he had trunk at each end he
would be trying to walk backward
and forward at the same time. His
trunk is used for fielding buns, pea
nuts, etc. Without it he would have
to lie down on his side and wriggle
when he wanted to eat anything.
The Elephant is famed for being
able to pick up pin with his trunk,
which seems a waste of time because
he has nothing to pin up with one.
He is often pitied because he can
not climb tree, although there is
no reason why he should, as an El-e-
plant would merely look ri-dic-u-
lous trying to perch upon a twig.
Does not Biology inspire deep
thouhgts in those who study it?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
STOPPING MOTOR CAR
POLICEMAN SHOT WOMAN

Chicago. Ill.,, July 15.-(Special)-
Special Policeman Frank H. Moore of
Glencoe fired repeatedly at rapidly
moving automobile Saturday evening
in the outskirts of the suburb, bull
let striking a button in the dress
of Miss Stribling of Chicago, one Of
the occupants.
Miss Stribling is in a nervous coll
lapse as a result of the shock and is
being cared for in Racine, Wis. The
other occupants of the car were Il.
p Henderson, Mrs Henderson, and
P. c. Maylon, of New York. They
were on their way from Chicago to
Milwaukee.
Moore is the special policeman who
was kidnapped by autoists four
weeks ago and carried to Waukegan
since which he has been the object OF
considerable ridicule in Glencoe
Smarting under it, he obtained a re-
voIver. determined not again to be
defied by persons he accused of ex-
ceeding the speed limit.
1t was shortly after z o'clock Sat
urday evening that Henderson, with
the other occupants of his automo-
bile. drove north through Glencoe
AS he passed over an eighth
course laid out on Sheridan road
north from South avenue, he was
timed by means of an electrical de
vice and stop watches held by j. r
Culver and Ray Hurford, Glencoe of
ficials.
After taking the time, Culver gave
Moore, who was stationed farther VI
the road, a signal that the speed
limit was being exceeded. Moore
showed his star and commanded Hen
derson to stop.
Moore alleges that Henderson tried
to run him down. Moore stepped tC
one side and again ordered him tC
stop. Then he fired
The second bullet struck the but
ton in Miss Stribling's dress, the
shock throwing her forward from hel
seat. The other occupants believed
she had been severely wounded, anG
the car at once was stopped Moore
rushed up, and despite the condition
of Miss Stribling, placed Henderson
under arrest.
He was taken to the station while
the others in the party cared fol
Miss Stribling, who had tainted.
After being taken to the station anC
charged with exceeding the speed
limit, Henderson brought a charge
against Moore of assault with a dead
ly weapon and Moore in turn brought
one against Henderson of resisting 6
police officer
Henderson gave bond and the par.
ty proceeded. Near Racine the con,
dition of Miss Stribling became sucI
as to demand immediate medical at.
tention and stop was made wher
the town was reached. When she
had received medical attention il
was declared impossible for her t.
continue her journey.
Moore said yesterday that he freC
at the machine, hoping to make
hole in the gasoline tank and thus
stop the driver
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

and troops, all under the control Of
the state authorities, and with no
provision for combining them into
corps and armies. All that would
have had to be done after the out
break of war. The Dick militia has
changed ali this, as above indicat-
ed
Why is it done? For Germany,
the greatest military power in Eu-
rope, to invade our country from the
Atlantic; or for Japan, the greatest
military power in Asia, to invade US
from the Pacific, is an absurd pro-
position. If we had not a single war
ship and had no standing army, such
thing would be impossible. When
England Invaded the Boer country
the Beers had not even tub afOat
on the water and they had not a
single soldier. In resources England
overmatched the Beers g thousand
fold Yet the price paid by England
for that invasion staggered humanity.
1t is now paralyzing England from
the effects of the burdens it imposed
on her people, and from these effects
England will never fully recover. If
this was the case with a small nation
like the South African republic, does
it not appear plainly that such an
invasion, made across an ocean upon
nation stronger than the invading
power, would be an act of madness
such as no nation would attempt?
1t might do in the case of China,
but it will never do in the case of a
wariike people. Our country is the
richest in it's resources in the
world, and our people are a fighting
| people, This is q combination which
gives an absolute guarantee that we
shall never see a hostile army trans
por,ed across the ocean in an at
tempt to subjugate us.
When then, should our government
desire a standing army of 100000
men. We do not need it. And it is
purely manifestation of the spirit
of militarism which has planned it.
Down with the spirit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
An Opportunity

it is a foregone conclusion that the
citizens of this city will show their
full appreciation by attending this
performance nightly.
When the Great Ellison arrives in
person, he will arrange to consult
with the afflicted in the privacy of of
fees which are now being arranged
for by his personal representatives.
DR.. Ellison will probably remain in
this city sevral weeks. The show
will be given at Windsor avenue and
Forsyth street. The date Of the first
performance will be announced later.
Band concert each night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Those suffering from disease of any
kind will soon have the opportunity
of consulting in person one of the
most noted specialists in America.
He is none other than DR.. W. r Eli
son, Phi. G. M. D., who has long en-
joyed the lucrative patronage of some
of the most exclusive and discrimi-
mating invalids in this country
DR.. Ellison has gone to great per-
sonal expense to presnt to the cit
zens of Americas a free vaudeville
performance of high merit. Each
performer was carefully selected, and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

The Columbus Ledger takes a shot
at some middle Georgia newspaper,
unknown to the jury, which is not
giving Bryan the proper support The
Ledger says:
1t is very encouraging CO to see
what are supposed to be some OF
the leading democratic newspapers
of Georgia, if not outspokenly OPP
posing Mr. Bryan since his nominal
ton, at least referring to his candi-
dacy in such way as to belittle it
all they can. And one paper in par
ticular, published in central Geor-
gia city, and whose editor was one
of the delegates to the convention, is
quite busy now talking about his
probable defeat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
Meat VS.. MatrimOny.
lPhiladelphia Record. J

There is a sympathetic relation be-
tween the matrimonial market and
the meat market When meat is
cheap marriages increase; when beef
goes up the bonds of matrimony are
at discount. The reason is obvi-
Gus. But the closeness of the .rela-
tons between meat quotations and the
number Of marriages has not been no.
ticed Last year in June there were
1886 marriage licenses issued in this
city; in the corresponding month this
year the number was ,526 A year
ago sirloin steak cost % cents a
pound; last month it reached 30
cents. Beef prices rose 16 per cent;
weddings diminished l6 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Tom Watson is again in the lime
light politically The Atlanta Geor-
gian publishes a story to the effect
that Watson may name the DemOcra-
tic presidential electors as the
Populist electors on condition that
he get the electoral vote of Georgia
in case Bryan has enough to elect
without it, Politics is responsible
for many gruesome yarns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
Delicious Banana Cream

This recipe is highly recommended
by one of our correspondents; try ii
for dessert tomorrow.
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
with five teaspoonfuIs of sugar. Add
one teacup sweet cream beaten to a
stiff froth, then add one 10c, pack
age of Lemon JELL-O dissolved in
| IL teacups boiling water Pour
into mold and when cold garnish with
candied cherries. Serve with whipped
cream, or any good pudding sauce
JELL-O is sold by all grocers at loo
per package.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

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
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of fin
ance-bUt can also give you valuable
aid and~advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank Of South Western Georgias
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

On the proposition that dancing is
merely hugging set to music, the
Columbus Enquirer-Sun says: The
minister who declared that dancing is
nothing but hugging to music prob
ably prefers to do his hugging on
the q. t. and without any accompani-
ment''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Attention has been called to the
situation in Georgia in case no poll
tai party should receive a majority OF
the votes in the November election
the Georgia law providing that the
matter shall be referred to the state
legislature 1t is said that recon-
incubation will be made to the legis-
lature asking that provision be
made whereby a plurality will be suf-
ficient. The danger of such COM
pick condition as that outlined is so
remote, however, that no one need
get excited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
Defies the Alligator
albany Herald.)

Editor Mcintosh, of the Albany
Herald has promulgated a fish story
of very pronounced type And
after all the warnings which his fell
low craftsmen have given.-Ameri-
Gus Recorder.
Not so. The editor of the Herald
has promulgated no fish story Of re-
cent date. He only caught the fish
The story of a very pronounced
type did not appear in the Herald
nor was the editor of this paper
in any way responsible for it's pub
LEGATION.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Though the Rome Herald
of Tuesday morning was some thirty
six hours previous, its intentions
were good when it remarks: Con
gressman-eIect Hughes has just been
notified. He is one of those fellows
who hews to the line"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Drowning stray dogs is the method
approved by the Atlanta Humane
Society for getting rid of tagless
dogs. Just how the conclusion was
reached that this was the painless
method is not recorded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Night riding in Tennessee tobacco
districts will be more perious than
in Kentucky Dynamite mines have
been laid in various patches to be
touched off if the night riders at
tempt to destroy the plants. Large
numbers of men have also been ar
rested for alleged night riding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Hon. Seaborn Wright has ended
the agony of some of the Prohibition
Party leaders who wanted to nomi-
nate him today, by declining the hon
or. They can't take our Seab and
make him President.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Lawson's support of Bryan does
not sweep the Atlanta Georgian off
its feet, that papers comment being:
Tom Lawson is going to work
for Bryan's election but maybe the
Nebraskan can win with even that
handicap"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
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, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it Z?
Mrs. Pinkhain 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, 1908-07-16

Judge Fite, of the Gainesville cir
cult, has charged the grand juy
that the person who gives a boy a
match to light a cigarette is as guilty
as the man who furnishes the youth
with tobacco or paper, and should
be indicted accordingly. Moral
carry no matches
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Mr.. Butt, of Fannin has rushed to
the defense of the convict lease sys-
TEN. He declares that the Atlanta
Georgian has nothing to do with tie
legislature, and that its alleged ex-
pOsures are false and mali
cious. Other members of the
legislature differ from Mr.. Butts
conclusions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Since Atlanta has found in its
borders a relative of candidate Kern,
the Macon News is much relieved and
looks forward to the success of the
ticket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

realize more and more the need of
providing for the future by systemat-
ically saving and adding each week
a few dollars to their bank account.
Others spend all without giving a
thought to their future needs.
Don't be classed among the latter
have a Savings Account at Our
Savings Department, increase it oft
en-such "smartness" pays!
4 per cent. interest paid on Saw
ings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

The Democratic campaign COM
mittee will limit the size of contri-
buttons to 100000 Little difficulty
will be experienced in enforcing the
rule
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
The Times Recorder is the
Amerieus, Ga, July 10th, 1908.

That extinct Norwegian poet nam
ed Jonas Lie can now be referred TO
in the past tense, without causing a
scrap
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Nervous women should profit
by Mrs. BartOn's experience with
Lydia L. Pinkham's Compound.
Mrs. Helen Barton, of 81 Pear
son Street, Chicago, ILL, writes to
Mrs. Pinkham
:" was all rundown, and on the verge
Of nervous prostration from overwork
and worry, and i'll in bed, when I began
taking Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. After / had taken it week
/ commenced to get better. 1 continued
its use, my nervous trouble disappeared,
and am completely restored to health.
hope Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound viii benefit other women
as it has me-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

There's something about the clothes
women wear in summer that makes
you think how different they would
be if they were dressed-N. Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
Shoes Repaired

pick the stitches and preserve the
welts. | also repair shoes according to
the standard rule. l use nothing but
the = { sole leather on the market,
Spect- attention given to ladies and
shoes. All Work Hand
stitched or tackled if desired,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
Clothing Cleaned

Also hats. Fancy Dyeing. Skirts
steam cleaned and pressed. No paw
if work not satisfactory.
GUARANTEE PRESSING CLUR.
James Williams, Mngr.,
Cotton Avenue.
(Old Steam Laundry Stand.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16

Entered at the postoffice at Amerf-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-05-14
All.msl. 80 81 80.

SHAWNEE gfazef uIia jealousy
s. ihe alleged attentions 3 smother
maa 3 BIS ulfs Clarence Forbes
tFied e Force fhe uentHnfs ST i bottle
containing eafhoiie acid down hls
sites throai and then attempted assi
destruction By The same meaBs Mrs
Forbes Is horribly burned about TIE
face. neea aud arms aad her recovery
Is doubtfal Forbes succeeded n
drinking a small quantity q tht acid
shea bic wiig struck the bottle knock.
Ing Il out of bis Aands FaFbss Il
not seriously burned and VII b held
e. the grand jury
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-05-14

GUTHRIE Toa much raih s ths
chief hiuagaRce ia a hanns Nheat
crop ia Oklahoma arsai ing Is tas
report made hY G q PanE oeere
Afy og the ONahoma San Dedsfs
association rhe excessive ams of
tbs past feN eeeks htg gratN
damaged lhe crop ID sans ssct.1us
of the new state an ethat anless dfict
conditions prevail shortly there sill be
serious shortage As ypt the eniy
repcgts % damage done ~ the Hes
sian iy have come from Kay county
which IS localed ia the narh ncr of
counties about afiy niles aata pf
Wichita IN other aest.pas of sha
state rs injury has been reported
from TIE insects
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-05-14
70 PRo RATG fHE pRINTNo
Oklahoma state Board Announces
Novsl Plan

GuTnRfE Tho state printing
board anaannces that 6 has NOT iet
the sntirs eanifael faf stare ptlnuns
q any particular bidder bat has
adopted noVpl plaza nf securing the
best prlgea on ne wofS fof ihs en-
suing year GA schedules one and
twu eight algesat bidders sese sba
lowest on certain items The Ada
Newa MeAleatef Capital Mnskogre
'fimes Democrat. Ardmefe Democrat
shawnee Herald 0uthfle Leader
Printing Company tawton Constliu.
gion and Oklahoma Printing company
The printing Board made ONT a new
schedule from she ioaest prices sub.
mitsed 90 diasrent items IN ,bese hit.s
aud ain offer each 81 the foregoing
companies The oppsfiurlty of aoipg
their pFopartionate share 81 oac.
eighth of the work on schedule three
three companies represent the lowest
bidders The Leader Printing com
paay Guthrie state eapiial com.
paay, Guthrie Wafdea Kbnsai Print
lns company 0klahaina ciis sra each
sill BE- eaerea euethiri of thls wofk
fhis constitutes the legislative prlnt
ing
Schedule iour Is awaFded 60 , A.
Armstfung cf Afamufc aud sehed
ale ave % ne Oklahoma Printing and
EnEfaslag Company Oklahoma cts
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-05-14
OKLAHOMA wins CHAMPIONSHIPS
ln Athletic Meet Z; svs',e Feur Rec.
ords are Hfoksn


AUSTIN. TEN ID AlnuuR lhe
ehamnonship q the SOUTHEASTERN
Athletic association here Oklahoma
brokc foor recorda me mile ran. the
hish Jump the pole vault and fha
afnad Jump Potter 81 ihe Auienl
tarai aud Mechanical college Non
The mile race aud Rsids. - ghe ual.
yersitY ihs high jump pole saalt and
broad jump
The Oklahoma Agricultural snt Me
chanlcal college took nrsi place in MA
events the Tee yard dash. ghe hiEa
hurdle the half mile dash. he ga0
yard dash the mile dash and the
broad Jump and relay The Oklahoma
University ~oH ihe high jump and the
pole vault
Potter. of the Oklahoma Akflculiur
Il and Mechanical college defeated
Ayres. Of Texas. in both the nile and
halt mile races. eoliapsinE after each
event Callahan won the quarter mile
race for Texas 10 The pFcttisst race
yet scsn on the grounds
Long 81 Texas. sAK elected pres.
dent Of the association and il was
planned 30 huld the nest meet in
Dallas