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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
THE CONVICT FARM IS THE SOLUTION.


probability of their
Under
public. If their
objection their
labor
labor unions
abolish
this
solution of long vexed
clothing them
supplies
blind This would the state
annually expended
these institutions would probably realize
bandso profit o.
Mississippi sucha and il be
Georgia capable
either these States
Charlotte Observer
biggest
Roanoke
thousand slaves these farms and with great labor they had reared
there large
in
the through the richest belts the
Immediately the in large abandon
this Roanoke
the cotton usually taken to Norfolk
everything equang
Louisiana farms of the present day and the before
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
The Convict Lease Scandal
Savannah Morning News.)

The Governor and the Attorney Gen
eral are taking a hand in the inyesti-
cation of the convict lease business.
Suits may be brought against leases
for subletting convicts, and officials
employees and lesses may be crimi-
nally prosecuted if it shall be
found that they have violated the
laws governing the control and treat
ment of convicts,
1t is evident that the scandal is as
summing larger proportions and that
men of prominence may be connected
with it in a way that will be far
from pleasant to them. 1t is claimed
that the law is clear that no person is
permitted to make money out of the
convicts by contracting for them and
then subleasing them, and there is
no doubt that officials, employees and
lessees can be prosecuted criminally
if they have violated the laws for the
protection of the convicts.
If ground is found for criminal
prosecutions political feeling may
play a part In that event some bit
terness may be expected to crop out
between men who have figured largely
in recent political events in the
state A condition of affairs would
be developed that would result in
party factions Just at present there
is no telling where this convict lease
investigation is going-to lead or what
the final results will be. In the new
phases that are being presented
cruelty to conyicts is being forced
into the background to some extent.
and the convict lessees and parties
with whom they are connected in one
way or another are being forced to
the front. It is probable that efforts
are being made to hush the scandal
up, but they will prove unayailing.
The blaze has been started and the
fire will go on until the material that
feeds it is exhausted All the facts
that can be brought out will be
given publicity and the public will
learn for the first time in all probab-
ility, the ms and outs of the convict
lease business.
1t is stated that Hon Joseph NJ
Brown, who is to be the next Cover
nor, is against the system. 1t was
through his influence that plank
was inserted in the last Democratic
state platform calling for the abolition.
of the lease system 1t is understood
that Gov. Smith is against it and it
is evident that the Legislature is
Therefore there ought to be no great
difficulty in getting rid of it. There
may be differences of opinion as to
the time when the system shall cease
to be in force and in arranging de-
tails of a system to take its place,
but there differences can be over
come by the men who have the work
in hand if they are really in earnest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
SENATOR BROCK MUST co IF GUILTY.

brought the convict investigation
while the with the
all and
himself
while with the
there thing
ANONYMOUSLY
ked of he
believe could guilty
OF
Laving
guilt.
he is punished
he guilty
polluted
Georgia
liberation of guilty
protected
guilty
deal ratorousy the
We o
gloves
with but idea, the triumph
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
DISSIPATED FORTUNE;
GOES TO BLACKWELLs

New York, July 30 (SpeciaD At
ter having dissipated a fortune of
100000, Thomas Hughes, son of one
of the best known of the favored
Tweed contractors, was committed to
BlackWell's Island Workhouse for
six months today at his own request.
Destitute and hopeless, Hughes, who
is 48 years old, was found surround
ed by a group of jeering boys.
Thomas Hughes, Sr., was a member
of the firm of Hughes & Cooney, con-
tractors, fayorites of Tweed in the
days when favor mean quick riches.
The contractor lavished money on his
son, and the latter became one of
the most spectacular spenders in the
Tenderloin. Five years ago he in
herited 100000 and disappeared from
New York. He went to Europe, and
by his own admissions today, Travelled
the pace even faster than he had in
New York. His money lasted some
thing less than five years and then
he wandered back to New York. There
was no one to kill the fatted calf for
the prodigal. For weeks he has been
utterly destitute. He was committed
to the workhouse on the technical
charge of vagrant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
ssAN's BODY CONDUCTOR
OF POWERFUL CURRENT
New York World.)


After serving as a conductor for
100000 volts of electricity on Thurs
day night, NJ CASTOR Lacomme, of
Brooklyn was up and about his bust
ness yesterday as usual He is the
inventor of the human roulette wheel,
Just installed at Happyland, Staten
Island, and it was while making a
test of the whirling disk that he mira
culously escaped being shocked to
death He says that a tiny stream of
water saved his life.
Lacomme was sitting between two
switchboards on an insulated chair,
and as his clothing was damp from
the rain, he formed a good conductor
for an electric current The positive
switchboard was at his back and a
leak in the roof alongside the mega
tive switchboard caused a tiny rivu-
let to form, and it worked its way a
traction of an inch per second until it
was stopped by the soles of Lacomme's
shoes.
Instantly a spark 40 inches long
leaped out with great explosion,
making connection from the back of
Lacommes neck to the positive
switchboard He says that if the
amperage had been appreciate he
would have been instantly killed But
the little stream of water continued
in the connection of the positive board
and when within 40 inches the cur
rent was short circuited. 1t left the
fainting electrician and formed a
connection from the ground to the
positive switchboard.
II was afraid to move,' said La
CONNIE, because of the possibility of
forming a short circuit which would
have sent me to heaven in less than
a second. l felt as though | had sat
there 20 years.
"'The drops of water falling from
that leak in the ceiling sounded like
the beats of bass drum in my ears,
while the spark flashing out from
the back of my neck was like the
booming of a cannon"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
Bankers Played Burglar.
(Foruna.)

Western friend described the
drastic means some Western men
employed to recoup deposits lost by
the run. Among others a German
brushmaker had withdrawn from his
bank $500 Safe deposit vaults being
unavailable he hid the money in his
bed; but fear of robbers preyed on
his mind until he found no rest on
his couch nor comfort at his meals.
When the banker heard of his dilem-
ma he conceived the idea of pretend
ing at midnight to burglarize his
house. The brushmaker, trembling
with fear, sat OH his bed, revolver in
hand, and carried his fortune back
to the bank early in the morning He
was glad when the officers ended his
worry by the reacceptance of his ac-
count. An amateur band of burglars
was then organized other whilom de-
positors were scared so as to follow
the brushmaker's example, and money
became easy in that bailiwick
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
MONROE DOCTRINE
WILL BE FACTOR
If England Complains of
Venezuela.

Washington. Q. c., July 30.-(Spe-
cial)-Some uneasiness is visible over
the Venezuela situation, which mas,
yet force this country either to waive
the Monroe doctrine temporarily, for
the benefit of outraged European
countries, or else compel it to take
some drastic action to put stop to
the provocative methods of President
Castro The situation is rapidly
resolving itself to point where one
course or the other will have to be
adopted. Unless there is a radical
change it is expected the administra-
ton will be empowered by the next
session of Congress to proceed with
Castro's case
The recall by the British foreign
office Of the manager of two large
English corporations in Venezuela
has not yet been explained. This ac-
ton by the British government has
been followed by an intimation that
Holland is considering the advisable
ity of making naval demonstra-
ton in Venezuelan waters. This
demonstration has been considered by
the Dutch council of ministers, and
although ne decision was reached the
recent expulsion of the Dutch minis
ter from Venezuela has angered Hol-
land to the point of retaliation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
Mr.. Taft's Speech.
washington Post, Ind.)

dSnIUSIOH HOSI, HUI
Mr. Taft's speech of acceptance is
big, broad and comprehensive, as was
to be expected; placid in temper,
stripped of all pretense of phrase
making, and artful in concealing its
art. 1t does not have much spontan-
city; but, on the other. hand, there is
no evidence either of cowardice or
lack of vigor Mr.. Taft goes at the
questions of the day as a strong man
might tackle a cord of wood. He
saws away at steady gait, and pays
no attention to knots The soft and
the hard are treated alike, with pat
fence and thoroughness, and the re-
suit is a workmanlike execution of a
big task.
The Republican candidate plants
himself squarely upon the record of
Theodore Roosevelt. There is no
doubt of his intention to carry for
ward the Roosevelt policies. There is
calmness in the announcement of his
position but it is the calmness of q
firm man, who does not need to shout
in order to emphasize the fixedness of
his purpose. He declares himself in
favor of laws which shall perfect the
machinery required to control rail-
roads and interstate commerce cor
porations, and states quite clearly
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
England May Complain

Great Britain has not yet lodged
formal complaint with this govern
ment, but in view of the action of the
foreign office such complaint is
expected. The foreign Office is a
slow moving bureau, but it has a rec
ord of quick action when once it
makes up its mind as to a policy to
be pursued.
It would surprise no one if Ambas-
sador Bryce were to take up the
Venezuelan question with the United
States, with a view to having the
matter settled one way or the other
Either Castro must be made to recog-
nize international law or be ignored
as a pest whose power for harm is
not great.
Although this government would
prefer to take the latter course, the
European governments that have been
defied and whose citizens have been
mistreated are seemingly disposed to
administer to the chief executive of
Venezuela what Senator COLON de-
clared he needs-a spanking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
TO Drift for the Present

In the meantime matters will be
allowed to drift. That Castro will
hang himself if given enough rope is
the opinion of the administration. If
that solution of the matter has not
taken place by the time Congress
conyenes, however, it is hoped au-
thority will be forthcoming, for the
use of the big stick" and the eIimina-
ton of what the State Department
has come TO recognize as NUS
ance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Macon News sizes up Watson
about right when it says: Watson
is q great deal more worried about
himself than the future of Georgia.
His vanity is strong enough to make
him really believe he is greater than
the state"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The united nations of the world
should pass a game law for the pro-
lection of Africa before Teddy hits
the jungles. Future generations
ought to have some rights in the
premises. The determination of all
known species inhabiting that land
OF wonders should be prohibited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
They Are Duly Shocked
Macon telegraph

Barring, perhaps, the Augusta
Chronicle. which is attaching too
much Importance to the Safford-Wat-
son incident at the meeting of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, those newspapers
that are shocked at the Watson pro-
posal of a PopuIist coalition with
Democrats against Taft in Georgia
were spooned up good and snug under
the 'kiver" with Watson two years
ago; and they are mad" because
Watson turned over with a snort and
kicked them out of the bed The
sudden separation was no fault of
theirs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

Pilotage charges on vessels in ami
out of the Savannah harbor are to be
reduced 90 per cent The pilots had
been having fat thing for many
years. The reduction was ordered by
the Pilotage Commission in the inter
ests of the ports commerce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

An effort is being made in the leg
islature to make the wardens who
took pay from the state with one hand
and from lessees with the other
to cough up" their side tips. Their
position is getting DECIDEDLY uncom-
Portable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

Judge Lands and Judge Grosscup,
the latter being the man who read the
opinion oyerruling Judge Lands in
the Standard Oil case, have not been
on speaking terms for some time. Now
a man whom Judge Lands sent to
prison in the face of writ of super
sedeas and error issued by Grosscup
threatens suit against Lands When
judges disagree more judges will have
to decide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

Reports from New York are that a
conference between the Hartman and
Gould interests has resulted in har-
monizing Of differences. Probably
another case Of the lion and the lamb
lying down together-with the lamb
inside the lion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

Where did you get it, Jake?'' seems
to be one of the most interesting and
pertinent queries that the convict
investigation has provoked 1t has
got so nowadays that a man must
always be prepared to show where
his filthy lucre originated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

One thing is certain, it takes a
man with an ordinary handle to his
name to run for president. No Al
gernon, Percival, ct al, can ever
hope to stand a chance with the Am
erican democracy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Moultrie Observer has joined
in the request that Elector Stafford
resign as a member of the state cleo
toraI board, as he has announced thai
he would not cast his individual vote
for Bryan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Fitzgerald Enterprise under
stands" that its neighbor, the Fitzger-
aid Leader, is publishing a daily
having heard as much from reliable
sources" We hope the Enterprise
will be able to get at the truth of the
matter in a week or two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
GeOrgia's Near Candidates
augusta Chronicle.)

We are not prepared to say that
any of Georgia's near-candidates for
national honors will be elected; on
the contrary, we are prepared to say
they will not be; but they, at least,
serve a purpose, in keeping old
Georgia to the front True, they may
also earn for Georgia the reputation
of a freak political state, and cause
even Kansas to throw jealous look
in our direction, but state cannot
become the mother of ear-presidents
and near vice-presidents without ex-
citing envy.
We say again, old Georgia is to
the front politically, until next Nov
ember.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

what legislation, in his opinion, should
be enacted His distinction between
the Republican and the Democratic
policies, as outlived in the national
platforms, is well made, and will fur
nish one or two difficult propositions
for Mr. Bryan to answer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Rome Herald claims
that the prohibition law is being en-
forced in that city. Neither is Ameri-
Gus having many cmoplaints of infrac-
lions of the law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
The Planters Bank Of Americas

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 a 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 Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Hearstites will outbid both
of the older parties for the discontent-
ed labor vote. 1t will write into its
platform anything that Gompers, ct
al. wants put there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

In Cincinnati visitors have hereto
fore confined their attention to "oyer
the Rhine Now they will also be
shown the Taft mansion. Cincinnati
is getting on the map.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

One thousand Atlantans were in
Savannah Tuesday and Wednesday.
The stories they will tell about prohi-
bition when they return will put DR..
Broughton in a fever of excitement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

Every time Burlington tells story
his wife butts in and finishes it.
Il take off my hat to Burlington. A
good many men tell stories that their
wives wouldn't want to finish"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
People of this Age

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" paysl
4 per cent interest paid on Saw
ings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Black Invincible Democratic
League is the name of a new Phila-
delphia organization 1t is intended
to be an ally TO Bryan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The Atlanta Georgian is still calling
for the impeachment of the Prison
Commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
Subscription Rates
Americas, Ga, July 31st, 1908.

Nobody should Hiss the Indepen-
dence League ticket. It's too Graves
a subject.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
g e - DRIVES OUT
Se - Ae BLOOD HUMORS

Of the but
thousands glands
waste matters OF the by
through these little tubes To
which connect and surround the
na y blood When circulation
disease ana lIe the decate tissues and produces
some S.
Of 9y gong down into the circulation euing
acd fiery hud cooling stream which instead
and nnarlng the skin soothing
healthtul Qualities washes
comfort
until S has purified
s" aaV'e sent ee THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

Taft is candid enough to acknow
ledge that his party is up against a
fight this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

The learned counsel for the de-
Tense, said the plaintiffs attorney,
appears to be afraid of losing his
case. Otherwise why isn't he ready to
go on?''
I've got a good excuse replied
counsel for the defense.
Nonsense! Ignorance of the law
excuses one"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

A girl can't fool a man by talking
like a middle-aged woman Chicago
News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
Have a Bank Account
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31

FISH TALES are often exaggeratlons bu+
we have no need OF stretch hing the truth in
our business as FISH DEALERS. Fresh
ness is an absolutely indispensable quality
in unsaited or unsmOked fish and we handle
none about which there may be the slightest
doubt. We keel every kind in season from
the gamely trout to solid mullet. And we
of fish we sell either Fl ROCK & co
Phone n 132.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-31
The Times-RecOrder is the

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans Of Jefferson coun-
ty held their convention at Charles
Town last Saturday and nominated a
full county ticket. ]. W. Irwin, Of
Shenandoah Junction. was chairman
of the convention, and D. K. Koonce
was secretary. The following are the
nominees:
House of Delegates-George Fl. Child.
Sheriff-A. H. Maxwell.
County C'erk-Frank o. Trump.
Circuit Clerk-George W. Propst.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred Bates.
Assessor-E. Rush Turner.
Surveyor-George Unseld.
County Observation-Disclosures @.
Myers, Shepherdstown, and 81. @. Get
zendanner, Charles Town district.
The convention adopted q resolution
plsdging its support to the State ticket
headed BY Arnold G. Scherr. Dissent.
ing votes were cast against the rssOlu-
ton by Tracy L. Jeffords, of Hsrper's
Ferry, and Darrell Kooncs. of Charles
Town, both Of whom preferred to be
regarded as Irregular" rather then to
20 on record for the Scherr convention
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
,astor. Rev. DR.. Haithco1. had charge

pastor, Rev. DR.. Haithco1, had charge
of the service. Brief addresses were
made by Rev. D. NJ. Moser and Rev.
@. Il Hockey. former pastors, Rev.
Edward L. Folk, a member Of the
church who had entered the ministry,
and Rev. DR.. Morehead, a visiting
brother. Their addresses were i'm.
pressive and appropriate. The music
at this service was also exceptionally
good, Mr.. Charles Mercine, of Mil
waukee, singing baritone solo with
fine effect, and Mr.. Backing, Of Wash
ington, rendering tenor solo again
most beautifully.
The Lutherans are indeed to be
congratulated-not only upon having
so happily and successfully completed
their new house of worship, conceded
to be one of the very handsomest in
this section, but also because it is en-
tirely paid for-not one cent of debt
upon it. This is very unusual re.
suit in church building, and will
doubtless be an encouragement to
other congregations. Let US hope
that this lovely monument to their
zeal and liberality may endure for
many generations.