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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
FREE LICENSE A CINCH
IN SAVING OF TAXES
Big Houses Take Advant-
age of It.

The fact that the negro show
which has assailed the olfactories of
many in Americus for weeks past is
conducted under an "old vet free
license, thus escaping the special tax
imposed upon such aggregations, has
caused considerable comment here
and invites the inquiry as to whether
the law was intended to cover such
a thing. Such a black bunch as has
infested the city recently, strapping
black bucks and slatternly looking
negro women, would appeal less to a
Confederate veteran than anyone else
on earth, and they abhor such exhibi-
tions which are given free license
under a law intended to benefit needy
soldiers That the law is more absurd
than used is evident in other direc-
tios, as it applies to all veterans wish
ing to take advantage of the States
generosity to her sons of the sixties.
Here in Americus several of the
largest and most influential business
houses are conducted under veterans
license, and pay not penny of spec
ial tax to the city. Under the law
the proprietOrs have the legal right
to thus stand exempt, and have done
so since the privilege was given
them years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
MAY FORCE THE CITY
TO PURCHASE A PUMP
Old Compressor is Patched
Again.

The city council, after all, may be
forced to spend $2,500 or such large
sum for an air compressor for the
Waterworks station. In view Of the
fact that the company to which the
pumping contract has been awarded
is not yet ready to enter thereupon;
and will not be for a long time, the
matter of water supply becomes para
mount. City Engineer Poe was in
consultation yesterday with the rep
resentative of a company selling air
cOmpressors, such as needed here
and while the city council has taken
no steps in the matter of buying an
other compressor it may have to do
so unless the old one now in use can
be made to do it's duty until the new
waterworks system is installed Such
is the demand for water now that the
machinery at the pumping station is
run day and night to keep up the
supply, and even then the uptown well
is shut down half the time. There
is an abundance of water to be
had, but the matter of pumping it is
the problem.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
CENTRAL is GOING TO
GET BUSY AT SHOPS
Increase in Working Hours
Ordered.

All machinists, boilermakers, black
smiths and helpers in the locomotive
repair shops of the Central of Geor-
gia had their working time increased
to ten hours a day by an order sent
out from General Manager T. S.
Noises office yesterday.
The orders affect all the shops. They
are located in Savannah, Macon, Eat
onton and Columbus, about 800 men in
all receiving the benefit of the in
crease.
Of this number 125 men work in the
Savannah shops.
The increase means each man will
work sixty hours a week, the regular
time made when the road is busy. The
men had been cut down as low as
eight hours a day. General Manager
Noise. said the change was made for
the purpose of putting the locomot-
ives in repair for the fall business.
He said while the change is not
definite, it is hoped the business of
the road will so increase as to en-
able it to keep the men working on
the ten-hour schedule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
A RUMOR OF INTEREST
ABOUT THE SEABOARD

Interest in Americus is felt in
regard to a rumor coming from At
lanta to the effect that upon reorgan-
ization the Seaboard Air Line may
become the property of the Atlanta,
Birmingham and Atlantic, and that
the two big systems will be operated
jointly. 1t is not improbable that
the Seaboard will be sold as soon
as its affairs are gotten in proper
shape by the receivers now in charge.
The rumor that it will be purchased
by and amalgamated with the Allan
ia, Birmingham and Atlantic is given
some credence because the Old Col
ony Trust Company of Boston, is much
interested in both properties None
of the officials of either road discuss
the report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
TEACHERS OF CITY TO
STUDY IN VACATION
While Enjoying the Sum-
mer Elsewhere.

While enjoying the vacation sea-
son elsewhere, several of the teachers
Of the Americus public schools will
apply themselves to study during the
long summer. Prof. Crockett, Mrs.
Ruby Hoyl and Mrs Gnospelius will
study at Knoxville, Tenn Miss Kate
Thornton will again spend the sum-
mer at the New York Chautauqua,
while Miss Sarah Wheeler is at the
University of Chicago, where she
has spent several of her summer va
cations pleasantly. Misses Yonah
Buchanan, Foy Mott and Alice Boyd
are going to Athens to study at the
State Normal School during July, and
perhaps longer. Supt. A G. Miller
will remain at his work in Americus
during the greater part of the sum-
mer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
BANNER YEAR IN FRUIT
HERE IN OLD GEORGIA
Central Railway is Moving
Peaches.

The Central is handling nearly a
hundred car loads of peaches day
and the Eastern and Western markets
are being plentifully supplied with
the Georgia fruit. The best part of
the situation is that crops in other
states have practically failed which
makes room for the Georgia crop
without running the prices down.
Shipments of peaches by the Cen
trail Railway are as follows.
To June 20, 1908 . :. :. :. 1,145 cars
To June 20, 1907 =. -. 9 cars
The foregoing figures show the in
crease of the peach crop this sea-
son. The figures represent the move
ment of peaches over the Central of
Georgia Railway, the officials of
which say no, such season has ever
been enjoyed in Georgia before.
The movement so far is almost as
heavy as the entire movement by the
Central last year, when about 1900
car loads were taken out of Georgia.
The officials of the Central expect to
move at least $500 more car loads
this season.
The "Elberta" peach, the prize fruit
of Georgia, has not showed up, but,
it is expected, will come on the
market sometime the latter part of
this week When this variety does
appear it will increase the movement
of the Central about fifty per cent
The "Elberta" season is expected to
be short but fruitful.
The fruit will be of a better varie-
ty and will be more plentiful than in
years.
Georgia canteloupes are on the mar
ket, but in small quantities, and the
movement has hardly begun.
Only forty-two car loads have been
moved out of southwest Georgia on
all railways touching the district
This seasons canteloupe crop should
be unusually large as over 1000 acres
were planted as against about 1,200
acres, the largest planting ever done
in the state.
By the first of next week the can
teloupe crop will be moving freely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
AMERICUS Is EASILY A
WINNER WITH LUMPKIN
Beat Visitor By Score of
A to 2.

Victory still hoyers in the camp of
the Champs, as it really should, and
the scalp of Lumpkin now bangles at
the belt of the Americus bunch along
with that of Albany, Cordele, Vienna,
and dozen others
The Stewart county contigent came
over yesterday and were very neatly
trounced to a finish.
The lads of Lumpkin had strength
ened their bunch with choice additions
from Columbus, Buena Vista, Richland
and other centers, and just knew
they were the tits"
But they forgot Ansley, and his
amazing grace with the ball
He was there with the goods, and
to hit a ball from his {digitis was like
striking at a telegram in full flight.
They didn't hit
Despite the bad weather a goodly
audience saw the game, of which the
following is summary:
LUMPKIN:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
NEAR TO A COLLISION
WAS AUTO AND ENGINE

What might have been a frightful
casualty was averted by a hairs
breadth at the Jackson street rail-
way crossing an evening or two ago
when big automobile dashed in
front of a locomotive. The car, filled
with young people, came down to
the crossing from College street at
high speed, the occupants not seeing
the fast approaching train. But the
engineer saw the pending catastro-
phe and reversed his engine just as
the auto car cleared the rails, al
most brushing against the iron mons
ter 1t was indeed a miraculous es-
cape upon the part of the auto
party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
FINISH OF THE FISCAL
YEAR WITH THE CITY
Reports Made By Depart
mentS.

- Next Tuesday, 31st, closes the
fiscal year with the city, and each
department will render annual re-
port covering the past twelve months.
City Engineer Poe, Fire Chief Near
thur, Clerk Hawkes., Police Chief Fea-
gin, and other departments will rem
der detailed reports of business dur
ing the year thus ending. 1t is ex-
pected that these reports will be of a
nature highly fratifying, as the city
as in excellent condition and has
inaugurated many needed improve
ments during the twelvemonth. The
annual reports will doubtless be
made to the council in regular ses-
sion on Thursday night, July 2nd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
RAIN IN SUMTER IS
HELPFUL TO CROPS

Rain which appeared to be general
over the north and west portions of
the country fell shortly after noon
yesterday. In Americus it amounted
to little more than a shower, but
beyond the city it was much heavier.
About Plains there has been no rain
in nearly two months, and it is hoped
that section was relieved yesterday.
In other portions of Sumter it con-
tinues very dry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
AMID MUCH ENTHUSIASM
BROWN IS NOMINATED
PLATFORM PLEDGES EQUAL PROTECTION TO ALL CAPITAL PROHIBITION
LAW UPHELD AND STRICT ENFORCEMENT URGED CRAWFORD
WHEATlEY WILL BE DELEGATE AND THOS GAMBLE R. ALTER.
NATURALIZATION UNNSTRUCTED.- .--NlL PROBABLY VOTE
FOR JOHNSON

ATLANTA, GA, June 23.-(Spe-
ciaD the greatest possible en-
thusiasm the nomination of Joseph M.
Brown for Governor was made Off
cial, by the Democratic party in con-
VentiOn assembled today. The con-
vention was held in the Grand theatre.
Over LOO delegates were present,
this being probably the largest con-
yention the party has ever held in
Georgia. The presence of thousand
spectators added to the political de-
lirium of the hour.
From the opening address by Tenn
porary Chairman Pendleton to the
close of the Con vention, there were
three hours of good natured jubilation
over the recent great victory.
The speaker who received the great
est applause was Gov. Terrell who
responded to calls and was given a
fiattering ovation.
The nominating speech by Judge
TWiggs, of Chatham, at times carried
the vast assemblage off it's feet, es-
pecially his reference to thu dismis-
sal of Brown, and the statement that
he will never be kicked out again.
Throughout the convention there wa
the utmost harmony, and the good
feeling extended to the opposition,
especial care being taken to avoid
singing remarks about the present
administration.
The only time when there seemed to
be a possibility OF political scrap
was towards the close, when dele
gate introduced a resolution endors-
ing Tom Watson for vice-president.
AS it had been decided to send the
Georgia delegation to Denver unin-
structed, the resolution was quickly
tabled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
HOURS OF PUMPING AT
THE WELL UP TOWN
Public Can Get Water at
That Time.

During four hours daily, at least,
the public can get water at the up
town artesian we'll, these hours be-
ing distributed at intervals, morning
noon and evening. City Engineer Poe
has fixed the water pumping schedule
at to Z o'clock in the morning; IL
to l o'clock, noon; and 6 to in the
evening During these stated hours
consumers can feel assured of find
ing the we'll running and whenever
possible it will flow for an hour or
two longer. Engineer Poe is doing
everything possible to the end of sup
plying the very unusual demand for
water at this time, and whenever the
uptown we'll can be operated outside
the schedule of hours mentioned, it
will be done
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24

Greensboro, N. c., is quite serious,
SO much so as to created much un-
easiness upon the part of his par
ents, Judge and Mrs. 2. A. Littlejohn,
who are now at his bedside. A tele-
graw yesterday announced him a
very sick man. His many friends in
Americus Will hope for an early
and more favorable che'nge in the
condition of this popular young man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24

protection of the laws and the equal
friendly consideration of those who
administer the laws.
I'VE believe in the strict control and
firm regulation of all public utility
corporations, recognizing that such
corporations, within their proper
spheres, are a positive good and an
essential force in the development of
our country.
I'VE favor prescribing such freight
and passenger rates as will be just
to the corporation and to the travel
ing and shipping public, and such
rules as will give to shippers expedi-
tiOus and safe transportation and
quick adjustment of all claims for
Overcharges, damage and demurrage
and to passengers regular schedules
comfortable coaches, commodious
we'll lighted-and in winter well-heat-
ed-waiting rooms, with the necessa-
ries for comfort.
ITO further insure the accomplish
ment of the above aims, we favor the
requirement that the common car
riers shall maintain their roadbeds in
safe condition, and shall provide such
warehouses and other terminals and
ing commerce of our state demands
Such public utility corporations as
are purely local in their operation
should be left to the control of the
municipalities in which they are To-
Gated
I'VE favor a return to the payment
in one sum of Confederate pensions.
As to Prohibition.
''The successful candidate for Gov
ernOr, having by his public utter
ances removed the prohibition ques-
ton from the field of legislation for
the next gubernatorial term, we
should therefore discourage by all
legitimate means, any effort to repeal,
emasculate or weaken the present
law, and favor it's honest and strict
enforcement
I'VE favor such constitutional re-
strictions on suffrage as shall pro-
tect the ballot from the venal and
corrupt
Confidently relying upon the rati-
ficatiOn of the proposed franchise
amendment next October, we pledge
ourselves to the strict and impartial
enforcement of the same''
At the meeting of the Georgia dele
cation to Denver, Gen Peter w.
Meldrim, of Savannah, was elected
chairman, Albert H. Cox was nominat-
ed as Georgia's member of the plat
form committee, and w Lindsay John
son to serve on the Notification Com
mittee, he being the only Bryan man
on the delegation.
The unit rule was adopted and
Georgia's vote will probably be cast
for Johnson, of Minnesota.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24

The only secret there is about
girl being able to do anything she
wants to with a man is she knows
how to talk to him about himself
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
Delegates to National Convention.

AS delegates to the national CON
vention at Denver from the Third
district, the following selections were
made: Delegates, Crawford Wheat
ley, of Sumter, and j. r. Hill of
Crisp; Alternates, Thos Gamble, Jr.,
of Sumter, and w W. Poole, of Pu-
laski For Presidential elector, w
M. Lassiter, of Dooly, was named,
with L. l.. Holton, of Wilcox, as al
tRrnate.
The following were selected to rep
resent the district on the state COM
mittee: G. r. Ellis, J. J. Harvard, of
Pulaski Nv G. Hamilton, Of Crisp.
and J. e. HAYES. of Bibb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24

Americus :. ;. 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 x--4
Summary-Struck out by Ansley 10.
Burt 2, McGregor 2; Hit by Burt 2,
Ansley 1 infield hit Kiker, Hooks.
Philips; sacrifice hit Kiker; Umpire
Sanford, (P. C) Time LAP.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
Is CALLED TO BEDSIDE
OF SON IN CAROLINA

The condition of Mr.. Max Littlejohn
of Americus, i'll with typhoid fever in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
Features of Platform.

Leading platform declarations were
1--WE pledge not only to citizens OF
this state, but to citizens of other
states, that all capital invested in
legitimate enterprises in Georgia,
whether foreign or domestic, corpor-
ate or private shall have the equal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-24
TO CLOTHING BUYERS.

There are many, many men who have not
as yet bought them a spring and summer suit of
clothes but still sweating out that last winters
suit. Now that is the poorest economy for you
If you do not feel inclined to buy one of those
SUITS-$25.OO to $500.
why simply let us show you some of those.
broken lots of odd suits made by the same high
class tailors, grades fine wool fabrics, same
Innings, in fact same everyway except price
which is exactly half-for the suits which were
$1,000 to $500 are now:--
$500 to $3.50.
The Oakes times., 1908-07-30

Get good start and enroll in tn"
Mankato Comm ercial College, Mankato
Mimi, at the fall opening, Sept. /.
Send for catalogue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Newton came
over from Monango Saturday and spent
a few.days with their son, C. A. New
ton. Marian returned with them.
Rev. H. Moe will preach in Oakes
next Sunday at 8 O'Clock, Sunday school
at 2 o'clock. Also at Glover at 7:3O.
The American language will be used at
Glover.
Are you going to business school
next year? If 80, the school that can
exert the most influence in securing you
a good position and the school that
will give you the best up-to-date in
struction is the one you want to inves-
tigate. The Granger Business Schools
are among the best in the Northwest.
Address postal to Aberdeen for in
formation.
If the editor ran into the country
much in automobiles he would be apt
to make noise each week about the
way some of the district road bosses
leave their grades. No good-natured
road boss wants to see an ugly looking
editor go bump skyward through the
strong top of an auto and if they will
just direct that the "heights and hol-
lows" be taken out of some of the new
grades it will not only make travelling
smoother, but will make autom obile
men in much better temper.
DR.. J. P. Brastad was hurriedly called
to Forman Sunday night to assist in
saving the life of A. M. Groner, but
the spirit had departed before the doc
: tor reached there, although he went as
fast as an automobile could take him.
Mr.. Groner was prominent citizen OF
Forman and Sargent county and had
only been ill about three weeks from ty.
phoid fever and bowel trouble. He was
a member of the law, real estate anc
collection firm of Bishop, Groner &
Mckenzie, was treasurer of the county
!: four years and present chairman
of the democratic county central COM
mittee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Glover entertained
a number of their friends at thei
pleasant country home last Saturda!
evening. The rooms were beautiful!
: decorated with candles, and sweet pea
abounded everywhere. Japanese Ian
D terms illumined the porch and their din
2 light lured the merry ones to the ham
mocks and easy chairs, after indulgint
e in the "Barn Dance" which was by ia
I. the most popular feature Of the even
: ing. Dainty refreshments were serve'
e after which the guests resumed tn
8 dancing. Miss Louise Fowble and Mis-
;. Grace Haldeman of St. Paul were tn
: guests of honor. A good time wa
Il enjoyed by everyone, and all agree
), that Mr.. and Mrs. Glover are mos
lcharming entertainers.
The Oakes times., 1908-07-30
New Osborne s-foot binders for s125

New Osborne 8-foot binders for $125
cash this fall. Geo. A. Tuthill.
We have needles for all makes of
sewing machines. M. Boardman.
Ed. A. Smith went to Grand Forks
last week where he has case in dis
trict court.
H. F. Reko left this morning for
Hunter, where he has a position in a
butcher shop.
A. G. Ramharter and H. j. johnson
left yesterday morning for Lennox,
S. D., on land deal.
Mrs. John Kinnison was down from
LaMoure over Sunday visiting with her
father, John Kennedy.
Porcela is the only thing that prop
erly cleanses white enamel and removes
the red rust. For sale by j. w. Bush.
Grant Shepard of Glendale was in
the city Tuesday and left from here TO,
the coast where he goes to look over
the country.
Rev. R. T. Fulton and S. B. Doty
arrived home Tuesday morning from
attending the state bible conference al
Chautauqua.
j. D. Scott lost one of his fine spar
of driving horses Monday. The horse
had been ill for some days and Joe
tried hard to save him.
Fargo Steam Laundry agency at the
Argyle barber shop. The best ane
cheapest west of Chicago. Baske,
leavesMonday p. m. H. Christoffer.
son.
| w. ]. Bryan makes several addresses
daily at the jewelry store of E. A. Moe
The new Edison records for this month
have ten numbers by the "Peerless
One" and you are invited to call ant
hear them.
Two cases, on the charge of drunken
ness, were up before Police Magistrat,
Wickersham Monday. The accused
gave their names as Harry Turner ant
Floyd Clement and each got off will
$40 and costs.
]. L. Cline, bookkeeper of the Firs
State Bank of Streeter, has been in tn
city this week looking into the system
of bookkeeping in force at the Firs
National Bank, and will adopt the SAM
method for the Streeter bank.
Mrs. w. D. Huffman and two som
will leave tonight for visit at Cleve
land, Ohio, and Detroit, Mich, goin,
| by way of the Great Lakes. Mrs. P. O
Koltermann and son Albert will accom-
pany them as far as Detroit, Mich.
where they will visit.
For Sale-Three bedsteads, spring
and mattresses, one walnut dresser
two commodes, one light oak dinin
table, one library table mission style
combination writing desk and boo
case, one washing machine, one thre
ply ingram rug 15x14. Mrs. s.
Harris. 27tf.