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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-04
with particular people.

with particular people.
IL has been urged often that peti.
fons amount To little or nothing: but
thit has BEEN found by the most ex.
periehced members of Congress to be
untrue. In presenting to the Senate.
u lew years ago. a petition which did
not accord with his views, n senator
declared that 1t did not only repre.
sSHt his personal views, but that he
was assured the views expressed in
1t did represent accurately the senti-
ment OF the people from whom II
came. He said that III was we'll
known TACT that petitions We're signed
ny many pecple merely TO get ria oil
those who presented them and, appar.
entity as an evidence of good faith. he
declared he would be willing to cutter
into an agreement to secure the sig
natures OF two hundred people of the
city OF Washington to hang any sen.
ator who might be named
This little sally. provoked undoubt-
edly by pique, created some amuse-
ment but had no effect upon the
average senator's views of petitions
In general. IL is fact that members
oil Congress who are wise keep their
cars to the ground on matters OF pub.
lie interest through the petitions
which pass through their hands. Sen.
ators present he petitions which reach
them in open session and their pur.
port Is announced. In the House ne.
titions are not read. but they 20 into
the general hopper and are referred
ly the Legislative clerks to the proper
committees.
1t is notable that few petitions or
me "ready-made" sort reach Con
sress. Occasionally. in times OF
acute public interest in a piece OF
legislation pending before Congress.
hundreds OF petitions are received
couched in the same general terms.
These are linowm to have been insti.
gated by the same persons or organ.
i2ations and they ordinarily have no
more effect than has the pouring OF
water oon a ducks back. AS a rule.
however, petitions represent the con
victions OF the people and careful
heed IS paid to them by the members
OF Congress.
One of the most remarkable facts
in connection with petitions presented
10 Congress is that fifty per cent. of
them arc in opposition to proposed
legislation. This indicates that tho
people are keeping close tab on thei,
legislators and that they are not r.
sympathy With any movement for thf
enactment OF mere laws to be placed
on the statute bcoks. And woe betide
any congressman who does not pay
heed to the petitions he receives.
ED. PAGE-Solid.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-04
GET ONE ARID GET BUSY.

small butternnt tree standing on the
south and small crooked white oak
standing on the north. about two feet
distant from each other--snh then
running north eighty-two degrees for
ty-ive minutes west one chain TO
stone monument erected by us there
on the stage road from Springfield to
Sufield, and said course continued
would pass two feet north of Smiths
house; thence the same
tree with stones about it on the west
side of said river. near small fall
and rock on the east side of said
river. stopping towards it; thence the
same course 275 chains 10 large
heap CT stones betTcrn TWO hemlools
trees: thence ir The same
course 119 chains to stone monu-
ment erected by us near IGbenYzer
Fletcher's house. ETC., etc.
1t would be very difficult for any
one to trace that line by those land.
marks today.
The Delaware Curve.
The northern boundary OF Delaware
Tho northern boundary of Della.
ware. which is n perfect curve. in
wolves an even more interesting sto-
~. which requires many pages 10 tell
That state was originally settled by
Swedes; in 1865 1t was surrendered
10 The Dutch; In 1904 1t was surren-
dered to the English and was taken
possession of by the Duke OF York.
10 degree is almost unparalleled.
William Penn, having received n
grant OF the province of Pennsylva-
MIA. bought the territory comprised
in the present area of Delaware from
the Duke of York. who conveyed it
10 him in two deeds, dated August
"a 1882. One of these deeds. convey
ed the town of Newcastle and all the
lands within twelve-miie circle
around the same. The other deed
conveyed the remainder of the terri
tory, including Cape Henlopen and
the three counties of Newcastle, Kent
and Sussex, according to their pres
ent boundaries. These boundaries
were in dispute, however, until very
recently when they were fixed by act
Of Congress and ratified by the states
of Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The singular boundary line, almost
unique in It's circular shape. is exactly
twelve miles from the end of the
morse dlke IN the center OF the town
Of Newcastle, and was run by Isaac
Taylor of Chester county and Thomas
Pearson of Newcastle.
Mason and Dixon.s Line.
For generations this line slumbered
in obscnrity, being perpetuated for a
time in loca. memory and tradition by
reference to oak and hickory trees,
blazed or notched by the surveyors.
or by fences which the settlers had
uuilt. as they supposed, upon The ex.
ACT line. But year by year these
marks decayed and passed from sight
until their location became uncertain
and the subject of violent dispute
between William Penn and Lord Bal
ttmore. which continued between
their heirs and asslgnees until 176s.
when Frederick, Lord Baltimore, and
the Pennsylvania authorities employ
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-04
Suffering and Dollars saved.

z. S. Lopez, of Marilla. n. Y. says:
i am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. 1t has saved me suffering
and dollars. 1t is by far the best
healing salye have ever found"
Heals burns. sores. ulcers, fever sores,
eczema and piles. 25c at all drug
aists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-04

Want OF employment Is increasing
IN the snipbullding industry In Scot
land. One Of the Greenlack ahlp-
wards has ben closed. On tho upper
br,1nches OF the Clyde there isra
great l,ek OF employment and freslt
work Il urgently necessary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-04

nave no respect for names suppoged
TO be entitled TO special considera-
uon. The Archangels, Guardian An
gel, Galilees and Leo XII were lost,
The Il: p. Chase was wrecked on Jor.
dams Delight, reef in Maine. The
steamer Ohio was lost in Fort Safe
ty.s The Dart was destroyed by strik.
Ing Holy Island. There were two
Glad Tidlngs wrecked.
Some fine. ships were burned at
sea. Among them were the steamers
Fhornhiil, silvership. Milos. Thistle.
Sophla, Formnatas. the latter worth
s30O,00O. and the Talfu Maru.
Warships sent some OF the craft to
their last account. The French cruls.
or kleber ran into and sank the 4iu.
COMA, drowning seven of the latter's
crew. The British cruiser Asalstance
SANK the Marie. Regular liners, too.
sent some fine vessels to the bottom.
The Red Star liner Vaderlaud ram.
med the steamer Naworth Castle in
the English Channel, drowning three.
The Leyland Liner Win!fredlan sank
the Ellen +. Gleason. The White STIR
Liner Romance sent the Natalie b.
Nickenson to the bottom. The joy
Liner Tennessee sank the shyr6nus,
drowning five.
Some of the steamers lost by foun.
derlng or being abandoned were the
Neptune Liner Tampico. with S.Vs.-
600 worth of copper among her car
go; Clayering, with 90 lives; ,Y6ero,
Win is lives; Jabba, Lucifer. and the
Hazel Branch. Tho number OF sui.
cides in wrecks was unusually large.
Never rode on Train or Trolley Car.
Miss Mary a. Bgga. one OF Allen
towns Oldest women, died suddenly
today. after having lived more than
fifty years within a block of rail-
road and for fifteen years close 10
an electric railway. but without ever
having ridden on a steam train or
trolley car.
She woald have been ninety years
old tomorrow. but never cared 90 IN
dulge in the pleasures OF a ride on a
steam road or trolley line, although
often urged to break the rule that
she had established.
Disappointed In love AFFAIR In her
sirlhood days, she refused many sub
sequent offers of marriage and re-
madned single all her days.--Aiien-
town Dispatch to. Philadelphia North
American
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-04
COUPON.

On presentation at the Daily Press
Office, this Coupon and aOc entities
the bearer Co one Captain goaln Smith
Souvenir Puzzle. " the puzzle is to be
mailed, &C must be added TO covor
postage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
PROGRAM OF MUSIC AT
SERVICE ON EASTER
Service at Calvary Will Be
Interesting.

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, and
the services at all the Americus
churches will be of more than usual
interest.
Following is the program arranged
for the services at Calvary Episcopal
church:
Morning Prayer, Holy Communion
and Sermon, 11:00.
The music at this service will be
as follows:
Hymn: "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus"
E. -. =. =. =. .Ellicott
Anthems: Christ Our Passover"
Mornlngton
Gloria Patri e.. =. .. .MendeIssohn
10 Deum Tours
Benedictus E. -. =. E. ... Handel
Hymn: "At the Lambs High Feast
We Sing" =. -, =. RosenmulIer
Kyrie and Gloria Tibi :. Tours
Hymn: THE Strife is Ger, the
Battle Done" :. . .Palestrina
Offertory ~. 49,. =. Old Hundred
Hymn: Bread of the World, in
Mercy Broken" :. =. e. Hodges
Gloria in Excelsis :. =. ..O1d Chant
Unc Dimittis :. -. .Gregorian
Hymn: Come Ye Faithful Raise
the Strain :. :. :. :. Sullivan
The above music will be sung by the
First Choir and the Girls Choir.
Evening Prayer =. =. IS p. M
The following is the music for
this service:
Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen
Today" - Rimbault
Gloria Tibi =. :. :. =. =. :. Kettle
Magnificat :. .. =. Kettle and Armes
Nunc Dimittis E. :. :. :. Whitney
Hymn: 'Now the Day is Over"
.bdFuUy
Hymn: HE is Risen, He is Ris-
en-" ..Neander
OHerIOTy AnOU
Hymn Christ is Risen, Christ is
Risen!" :. :. :. :. :. Sullivan
On this occasion the Boys Choir
begin their third year of service
There will be a reunion of the choir
and delivery of prizes
The Easter picnic will take place
at the Dell on Thursday, April 23rd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
NO OPEN BREAK
WITH CONGRESS
Basis Upon Which PreSi-
dent Can Proceed.

WASHHINGTON, d. c., April IL
(SpeciaD president Roosevelt's leg
islative programme has suffered so
many reverses lately that there is
hardly sign of it left The old split
the party bOgy, which has sent Mr..
Roosevelt right about face before has
scored another victory, and the much
threatened open break with Congress
will not happen.
But Congress, which is to say the
little group known as "the leaders,p
magnanimuOsly consented today to
heed the request of the President
not to adjourn until the conference
of Governors which he has called for
the middle of May has had an oppor-
tunity to see the big show at the
Capitol in full blast.
Mr.. Watson, the Republican whip
of the House, carried the ultimatum
to the President. He spent two hours
at the White House last night, and
another two hours with Speaker Can
non. Certain important concessions
were made to the President, such as
the enactment of a child labor bill
for the District of Columbia, which
is to be a model for ALI the rest of
the world, no children being subject
to it in the District
The Employers Liability bill on
La Toilette lines has already gone
through, and Mr.. Watson assured the
President that some sort of a cur
rency bill would be passed. The in
dications grow that it will authorize
the appointment of Currency Com
mission.
There isn't the faintest possibili-
ty for the Sherman antitrust amend
ment to get anywhere in either the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
SOLONS OF THE CITY
SAT IN THE SENATE
Official Proceedings of the
Council.

Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council April 18th, 1908. Present
Mayor Hawkins, presiding. Alder
men, Allen, Rodgers, Eldridge, Child
ers, Furlow and Poole Minutes last
regular meeting and called meeting
April 3rd read and confirmed.
Street committee reported they
recommend claim of Mrs. L. V. Rumph
be settled for SO. Report adopted
On motion matter of increase. in
water rent Alderman Allen on ac-
count of water being used by Tile Co.,
referred to water committee.
Petition of property owners on
Jefferson street asking Council to
grade and curb sidewalk on south
side of said street from Lee street to
old cemetery read and referred to
street committee.
On motion City to purchase 1000
brick from Alderman Rodgers at
$5.25 per thousand, and 81 transfer
charges.
Resolution on Board of Health as
to sanitary inspector read and laid
on table.
On motion case of J. Berner VS..
Mayor and City Council to be taken
up to Supreme Court.
The matter of extending water
pipe in Oak Grove Cemetery referred
to water and sewerage committee
with authority to act.
On motion mater of suit on bood
of c. w. Murray referred to Finance
committee All approved bills read
and ordered paid.
T. n HAWKES.,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
.RE-RATING FIRE
RISKS IN AMERICUS
Special Agent Southeast
ern Association Here.

Mr.. W. A. Goodrich, special agent
of the Southeastern Tariff AssOcia-
ton, which is composed of fire in
surance companies, is in the city for
the purpose of re-rating Americus
business buildings. AS his work is a
somewhat vOluminOus one, he will
be busy here for the next ten days.
The last inspection was made in
1904, the interval being just a little
longer than is customary between in
spectiOns. This was probably due
to the very small loss by fire for
the years previous to the recent COM
press fire.
Americus is in the second class,
with fire insurance companies, which
is the class in which all of the small
er cities of the state are in.
Each risk is being inspected by
Mr.. Goodrich and it is possible that
rates may be raised in some instan-
ces and lowered in others. This de-
pends on whether the risk has be-
come more dangerous or an improve
ment has been made in the surround
ings which would aid in controlling
a fire. The Association is always de-
sirOus Of lowering rates when con-
ditiOns make it possible, and Mr..
Goodrich will of course do all in
his power to lower a rate when he
sees that a reduction is merited.
In reply to a question as to what
would be necessary to bring Ameri-
Gus into the first class Mr.. Goodrich
stated that paved streets, a system Of
fire alarm boxes, and new engine
house, would form the basis for such
promotion, though there were
other minor changes also involved.
There will be very little change
from the last inspection. | think"
said Mr. Goodrich yesterday. THE
city will class about as before. There
may be a few variations either way
1t is the policy of the Southeastern
Tariff Association to lower rates
wherever possible, and in my eXami-
nations each building will have the
full benefit of all improvements which
tend to reduce the fire risk
IF Americus should at any future
time get into the first class, a saving
Of Is to 20 per cent would be affected
in rates. Only the larger cities of
the state are in this class now. The
insurance companies would no doubt
DO glad to see Americus in a higher
class
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
CITY GOING TO APPEAL
CASE TO HIGHER COURT
Not Satisfied With Berner
Matter.

The case of J. Berner versus the
Mayor and City Council of Americus,
petition for injunction, etc, and de-
cided recently by Judge Littlejohn in
favor of the petitioner, j. Berner, is
to be appealed by the city council to
the Supreme Court, action to that
effect having been taken Thursday at
the meeting of the city council j.
Berner, it will be recalled, secured
through his attorney, Col. w. T. Lane,
restraining order preventing the
city council from collecting an eX-
cessive special license tax upon his
business here, the tax being that ap-
piled to itinerant merchants. Judge
Littlejohn heard argument in the
case last Saturday and made perman-
ent the order restraining the city
council That body, through it's
counsel, City Attorney Maynard,
Messrs. J. B. Hudson and L. J. Bla-
lock, will appeal to the Supreme Court
from Judge Littlejohn's decision in
the injunction proceedings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
MAY DECIDE TO CLEAN
MUD FROM THE TANKS
Water Supply May Be
Purified ThUsIy.

1t was said yesterday that the wa
terworks department was seriously
considering the cleaning out of the
reservoirs and stand-pipe to the end
of purifying the city's water supply.
The rumor lacked confirmation, but
it was reassuring to be told that the
subject was even held under advise
ment. Not since some time in Octo-
Der 1907, has the tank upon the wa
ter tower been cleaned, though really
it should be done monthly, to the end
of rendering pure the city's drinking
water. Whenever the tank is thus
given an annual or semi-annua1
scrubbing, the wagonload Of black
mud and sediment found upon its bot
tom, and probably containing mill
hons of disease germs, suggests that
the sanitary work was done none too
soon. Americus had several cases
Of typhoid fever a year or more ago,
and it was a noticeable fact that there
was a cessation in the spread of this
terrible disease within a week after
the authorities woke up to the neces-
sity of cleansing the water tower
and did it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
HOSPITAL is OWNED BY
THE BOARD IN FACT
Deeds Are Given to the
Property.

The Americus Hospital is now in
fact the property of the Hospital AS
sociatiOn, and the earnest desire of
years is thus finally realized in the
actual possession of this splendid pro-
perty, devoted as it is to such an
excellent purpose.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Council, who re-
Gently purchased the Hospital build
ing, decided it in full to the Hospi-
tai Association yesterday.
And, best of all, the property is
we'll nigh paid for.
AS told in the mes-RecOrder sew
eral days ago, Mr. Council purchased
the property from the former owners,
his purpose being to turn it over to
the Association wherever such desire
was made, and at the figures which
he paid for it.
His only desire was to see the
Association secure it upon favorable
terms, and this was accomplished
through his kindly interest and effort.
The deed was made to him. and from
him to the Hospital Association, as
herein stated.
And now that the property is
owned by the Association, thus elm
mating the heavy rental heretofore
paid, further needed improvements
will probably, be made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
COMMISSION TODECIDE
CASE OF SEABOARD
At Hearing Next Thursday
23rd Inst.

The hearing before the Railway
Commission regarding the proposed
discontinuance Of the SeabOard's
morning train between Americus and
Columbus, will be had on Thursday
next, 23rd, when both the railroad
company and objectors to the pro-
posed change will be heard The
train at issue is operated at present
between Helena and Columbus, and
known as the "Shoofy" or train 75
Between Helena and Americus the
volume of travel is very good, but
between Americus and Columbus it
is not sufficient to pay operating ex-
penSes even, it is claimed. The Sea-
board Company proposes to operate
the train only as far as Americus in
future, cutting out the schedule to
Columbus, to which it has two other
daily trains, already, and has asked
of the Railway Commission to make
this change. Columbus is making
vigorous protest to taking off the
train between that city and Americus,
and will send a delegation of citizens
to Atlanta next Thursday to appear
before the commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
RELICS ARE HUNG UP
FOR LACK OF FUNDS
Several From AmeriCuS
Are There.

Americus people who loaned relics
to the State to be exhibited at the
Jamestown Exposition, can recover
their property by paying the express
charges here from Atlanta Several
Americus people, as the Times-Re-
corder knows, thus loaned precious
heirlOOms to be exhibited at the Ex-
position, one article a valuable and
historic sword carried in the Revolu-
tionary War. 1t is now stated that
all of the Jamestown Exposition
fund had been expended and that the
state had no money with which to
pay the return express charges.
When the articles were loaned the
state it was with the understanding
that they would be returned in good
order and without cost to the owners
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
LITTLE ONES GOING TO
JOIN IN EGG HUNT
Great Occasion This After
noon,

The annual Easter egg hunt under
auspices of the ladies of the Hospital
Association will take place this af-
ternoon at Rees Park, the weather
being suitable, and all the little folks
of Americus are invited to come.
There will be an abundance of eggs,
three golden ones as special prizes
for the busy little searchers. After
the egg hunt is ended, ice cream and
salted peanuts will be put upon sale.
An admission fee of ten cents to the
park will be charged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
AMERICUS Is AGAIN IN
THE ARMS OF WINTER
0verGOatS and Fires We're
Needed.

Americus leaped with one graceful
leaplet yesterday from the floral
bowers of Spring back into the arms
of White, and the shirtwaist, the
straw-hat and the low-necked shoe
were hurled into oblivion by the ice
kissed breezes from Greenland.
There was no mistake about the
temperature. 1t was cold
During the night preceding a cold
wave set in from the northwest, and
ere the coming of the dawn Mere
Man was reaching for cover and
swearing in his dreams.
Nor did the situation improve dur
ing the day, not even a little bit, but
got colder instead
Before noon the moth had been
shaken from the Overcoat, the furs
were dug out again, and blazing fires
made comfortable the sitting room
Upon the streets citizens were clad
in Overcoats, while not a straw lid"
was visible
For the time at least, Americus is
in winter quarters.
1t is the expected cold snap billed to
NOlllG Will CllC lull l1OOu DIT EASTER,
and harm may be wrought ere the
situation shifts.
Just now danger to the big fruit
crop is threatened
Mr.. G. T. Broadfield, a successful
peach grower, was in the city yester-
day, and in reply to inquiry expressed
the belief that the crop would not be
threatened.
Already, Mr. Broadfield said, the
peaches have attained an unusual size
and only a freeze would injure them.
The trees, too, are protected by a
very heavy foliage. Mr.. Broadfield
does not apprehend any danger to the
orchards.
Vegetable gardens, especially ten
der beans and tomatoes, may get a
frost nipping this morning, while a
frost" may likewise await that
precious Easter bonnet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
A PICTURE OF SHERIFF
AS GOOD AS ADDRESS

Sheriff-Elect Feagin is receiving
many letters of highly complimentary
character, congratulating him heart
i4y upon his recent success at the
polls. One of these, received yester-
day, came from an acquaintance in a
neighboring state. The writer had
clipped from a recent issue of the
Times-Recorder the photo of Sum
ters next sheriff and, pasting it upon
post card, wrote "Americus, Ca"
beneath the picture. And it came
with the same unerring precision and
certainty that 'Bill' Feagin employees
in going after a criminal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
ELOPED AND WERE Welded
HERE AT EARLY DAWN

Miss Mary Askew and Mr.. ]. H
Purvis, were married here at g
o'clock yesterday morning, deciding
that Good Friday was as good day
as any other. Miss Askew resided
at Richland, and the marriage was
runaway affair. The couple boarded
the midnight Seaboard train for Am
ericus, and at o'clock in the morn
ing the nuptial knot was tied They
are now at home on College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-18
Furnishing goods stock
full to overflowing with
the cream of the land
at Ansley's,
CAME TO INSPECT BIG
PLANT IN AMERICUS

General Manager Hoffman Of the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Co., with
headquarters in Atlanta, accompan-
led by Mr.. Richard p. Sans, an Off
cial of the company, are in Americus.
Messrs. Hoffman andASams came yes
terday from Atlanta to inspect the
company's extensive plant in Ameri-
Gus, which is now concluding another
prosperous seasons business.