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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
IOWA SIXTH in BANKS
H.wkeye State Ha. s17 National In.
.titutions-over 5000 in United
States With Combined Capital Of
$eso,0oo,oo0.

Washington, Dec 11.-Towa ranks
cording to the last monthly report Of
the comptroller of the treasury. Penn
sylyania. Texas, New York, Illinois and
Ohio, in the order named. are the only
states to exceed Iowa in number Of ma
tional banks. Since the beginning of the
national banking system in 1863, there
have been organized in Iowa 419. of
which only fifteen became insolvent
and eighty-seven went into liquidation
leaving 317 national banks still in OPP
GRAFTON in the Hawkeye state
The prosperity of Iowa is also shown
by It's rank of seventh in number of
national banks organized since 1900.
Iowa would have retained sixth place
On this list also il Oklahoma had not
come into statehood with 313 new ma
tional banks, Texas leads the list of ma
tional banks organized since 1900, the
other states ranking Pennsylvania, Ok
lahoma, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio and
Iowa.
Since 1900, Iowa has added 10 ma
tional banks to its already large list
the new banks having total capital OF
Sc, 100000. Fifty-two of, these new
banks have capital of $4,000 or more
cash, nineteen have between $4,000
and $4,000, and ninety-nine have $685.
900 capital each.
The total number of national banks
organized in the United States since
1863 is 9,2S4, of which 1854 were still
in existence on Nov. 30, with author
lied capital Of $930;S25,275, and circu-
lation outstanding secured by bonds,
1914, 9W ,265.. During November TWEEN
ty-one national banks were organized
in the United States with a total cap
ital of $S95,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
Captain William Barclay, of
Clinton, Presents Some Inter-
esting Statistics
RECENT YEARS TONNAGE LIGHT
Smaller Than That of Any Vessels
Since 1881, Says Captain Barclay
Period from 1851 to 1860 Marked
Crest Of Steamboat Building on the
Neutrality-suspicious. Data.
Special to Times-RepublIcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, Dec. 11.-Some river statis-
tics, of especial interest because of
the present movement for a six-foot
channel from st. Paul to Cairo, have
been compiled by Capt. William Bar
clay, an aged riverman of this city.
He says:
'The first steamboat on the Mis-
sissippi river was the New Orleans, a
side wheeler. which was launched at
Pittsburg in 1911, arriving at New Or
leans in January. 1911, and going into
service between that city and Natchez.
sippi went into service at New Orleans
in November, 1916.
"The second steamboat was built in
1913 with a tonnage of twenty-four
Two similar vessels were built in 1914
and five in 1915. with total tonnage
of LOIS.
L iie StGdIiteI washington lI1due
memorable ascent Of the Mississippi
river in 1917. removing all doubt of the
possibility of steam navigation against
river currents.
"The period from 1851 to 1850
marked the crest of steamboat build
ing on the Mississippi
I'm the year 1871, 1855 new boats were
placed in the Mississippi.
1.-THE tonnage in 1906. 1907 and 1908
was small, either years tonnage OF
new vessels having been less than
that of any other year since 1881.
"Thirty-eight bridges. highway and
railroad, span the Mississippi. These
are at the following places: ST. Paul.
q; Hastings,2; yinona, 3; Redwing;
Reeds Landing; Lacrosse, 2; Prairie
du Chen; Dubuque, 8; Sabula; Gin
ton, 3; Muscatine; Burlington; Fort
Madison; Keokuk; Davenpart. 2;
Keithsburg: Quincy: Alton; Hannibal;
Louisiana; ST. Louis, 2; Memphis" :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
UTILITY OF WATERWAYS AS
FACTOR IN TRANSPORTATION

era Of rapid railway extension the Inn
portance Of charging them was not
recognized.
"The Improvement of our harbors has
kept pace fairly we'll with similar work
in other lands, as far as depth is con-
cerned; but in the facilities for hand
ling traffic, the loading and unloading
of vessels, several European ports are
better equipped than the best Of ours
I'm general, they have made far bet
ter use Of their rivers as channels o!
transportation than we have, and have
set an example in the use, as we'll as
the improvement, of their waterways
which Is worthy of our serious consid-
Grafton"
AS q delegate during the past sum-
mer to the Eleventh International Con-
gress Of Navigation, held at st. Peters
burg, Mr.. Ockerson was able to speak
interestingly Of European waterways
and he made the foreign waterways an
important subject of his discussion
Speaking of European countries, Mr.
Ockerson said:
when compared with ours, yet they
nave mace Ll0 lllOSI .Ol l1lelI Capacity
for Improvement and they have become
successful carriers Of freight. AS our
streams are greater, their capacity for
Improvement is also greater and they
can he made into profitable highways
of commerce, highly beneficial to the
country at large.
"Our awakening to the great import
ance of waterways, altho unduly de-
layed, seems to have come to stay.
I'VE are sometimes told by railway
men that if the government pursued
the same course as in the case of wa
terways and would build and maintain
their roads, they could materially re-
duce their freight rates." said the
speaker. '.rhis may be true, but we
must not overlook the fact that the
railways have in the past received aid
from the government, states and other
sources, amounting in the aggregate to
a sum much larger than the total
amount so far expended by the general
government ,on.1avers and marlboro. ):
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11

continued to increase to such an ex-
tent that by 1906 the railways, supple
nented by such waterways as were
available, were wholly unable to meet
the requirements of transportation.
There were in effective operation at
that time 22O,68S miles of railways,
on which were employed $4,000 loco
motives and 1,750,O00 freight cars. 1t
commission that in ten years, ending
in 1907 the trackage had increased
24.7 per cent, while the volume Of traf-
fee increased 1887 per cent
"Under these conditions, it was esti-
mated that an increase of at least 25
per cent in trackage, terminals and
equipment, would be necessary in the
next five years in order to satisfactor-
lily handle the commerce Of the coun-
try.
"As the average cost per mile of
railway and equipment is $71,3ss, the
investment is such increase would
reach unheard Of proportions.
"The day Of great extensions of rail-
ways is past. They are no longer pos
sible, owing to the increased cost of
right Of way, and the cost of new
terminals in great shipping centers
would be so great as to be practically
prohibitive.
1.-THE day of land grants and govern
mental bond issues In aid Of railway
construction are also things Of the
past.
This situation has brought about a
lively public interest in the general
Improvement Of available waterways,
which had been largely overlooked and
neglected during the period OF active
railway development"
Mr.. Ockerson reviewing what has
been done by the government in i'm
proving waterways, commented upon
the abandonment Of some 2,750 miles
Of canal, built prior to 1880, the cost
of which was about $7S,000,00o. Accord
ing to the speaker, "the chief reason FOR
such abandonment was undoubtedly
that they became obsolete because OF
too small capacity to meet the de-
mands OF commerce, and during the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11

Washington, Dec. 11.-"The utility OF
ton" was the subject of an address by
j. A. Ockerson, of st. Louis, a mem
Der of the Mississippi river commission
before the rivers and harbors congress.
He emphasized the fact that the devel-
opment of the material resources of
the country had so fully occupied the
attention of the people that little heed
had been given to economy in the cost
of transportation. In the transition
from wilderness and barren plain to
cultivated fields and populous cities
west of the Alleghenies, which occurred
in so brief time that no parallel is
found in the history of the world, Mr.
Ockerson, gives to railroad extension
the credit of having been the most po-
tent influence. Commenting upon the
fact that extravagant inroads were
made upon the resources Of the coun-
try without taking into account such
a trivial matter as the cost of trans
portation, Mr.. Ockerson said:
1--WE have reached time where rad
ical changes are necessary. Our nat
,lral resources Of minerals and forests
have been so depleted that measures
for economy must be substituted for
extravaganza wastefulness. We face a
condition which older countries long
since came to realize and Of which we
never thought during our fourishing
period Of development. We must con-
tent ourselves with smaller profits and
economy in all lines Of production and
transportation as well, must be the
watchword
"The greatest practicable use of wa
terways for purposes of transportation,
the development Of power and the irrd-
CATION Of lands, will do far more to in
sure to us continued prosperity than
a great fleet of battleships or a large
standing army" Mr.. Ockerson added,
however, that he was in favor OF both
Of these "Give us the best economic
use of our waterways" he said. "and
the sinews Of war will not be lacking.
Continuing. the speaker said:
sThe demand for shipping facilities
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
Over 200 Bushels Husked,
Hauled and Cribbed in Eight
Hours and Quarter
MANY voucA FOR RECORD
1t Was Made by Ambrose Scott, on
tho Old Jim Robb Place, Near Ne
vada-corn Was Of Ordinary Yield
Believed to Be Best Record in the
State This Year.
Special to imes-Rcpubllcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada. Dec. 11.-Ambrose Scott,
who lives on a farm about seven miles
southwest Of this city, claims q most
remarkable corn husking record. On
Friday, Dec 4, he husked, hauled and
cribbed 202 bushels of corn in eight
hours and fifteen minutes. This work
was done on the old Jim Robb place,
down on Skunk bottom, and in corn OF
an ordinary yield. The record will be
vouched for by the man upon whose
place the record was made. and also
by number Of peighbors, all per-
fectly responsible parties. This is be-
lieved to be the record for the. state.
this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
where coffin. Are Rented.

According to a consular report from
the consul general at Smyrna burial
expenses are at premium in that
city. and turnout the orient.
"There are about twelve coffin deal
ers in Smyrna" says this consul,
1.-TWO of which only rent coffins. This
is system generally practiced among
the native population of the orient,
which suits many poor people for the
reason that for nominal sum of $50
the. burial expenses may be covered.
the coffin being returned to the dealer.
The practice. however. may often lead
to the spreading of contagious dis
AaSes~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
Spots Of Interest.

NDUIlUtc 1AuVSK tisSKI
One of the notices which tho good.
are rarely applied. is "a place for ev-
erything and everything in its place"
A London cab driver seemed to ttlink
that affairs were ordered after this pat
tern. AS he swung down the Strand. an
American sitting beside him asked him
to point out the spots of interest.
Fright you are, SIR" agreed the
driver. touching his hat. There's
Luggit Ill, where they 'ang EN-"
A little later. There's parliament
'ouses. where they make the laws wot
does it, across the way. An there's
Westminster habbey where they buried
the good 'uns wot didn't get 'anged."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
BADLY BURNED IN EXPLOSION.
G. C. Pyle, Prominent Iowa Falls Man,
Has Trouble With Auto.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 11.-George c. Pyle,
a prominent business man of this city,
has Just emerged from a severe tussle
with bucking gasoline engine. few
evenings ago Mr.. Pyle took along his
lantern, and proceeded to "break in
the refractory bit Of machinery. He
had turned on the oil preparatory to
starting the machine, when there was
an explosion. and the next thing Mr..
Pyle realized, he was rolling in the
snow fighting the flames that enveloped
him from head to foot. Help soon ar
rived and the flames were extinguished.
but not until Mr.. Pyles face was badly
burned, besides minor burns on his
wrist and ankles. He is confined to
the house, but will be out in few
days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11

has used three varieties of seed corn in
securing the seed for this years crop,
and has worked for five years to Sc
cure the combination. Nearly all of
the corn will be sold for seed corn at
S1.5Q. per bushel, so that he will receive
almost $500 for the yield from this
ten acres
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
Corn Crop t,rinss $50 An Acre.

Fort Dodge, Dec. 11.-August Kolb,
farmer, residing a short distance
north of this city, has field OF ten
acres Of corn that has produced 100
s~.hAls to the sore this year. Mr.. Kolb
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
HARRlMAN's ANNUAL REPORT.
Gives Figures Of Union Pacific's Gros.
Revenues Decrease and Increase.

Revenues Decrease and Increase.
New York, Dec. 10.-The general
business depression which set in during
the fall of 1907, resulted in reduction
of the gross revenues of the Union Pa
cific railroad and its auxiliary compa-
MES, of only thirty-five one-hundredths
of one per cent, according to a state
ment in President Harriman's annaul
report which was made public today.
From Jan. until the close of the fiscal
year, June 30, 1908, there was a de-
crease of $4,125.O0O, but as there was
an increase of $3,s56,o00 in gross reve-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
UNION POULTRY SHOW.

Exhibit to BE Hold at Union, Dec.
% to IS.
Special to Times Republican.
Union Dec 1.-THE Union Poultry
association will hold it's annual poultry
show at Union, Dec. % to %. A. B.
Shaner will be judge. The association
offers a liberal list of prizes; and has
extended a cordial invitation to all
poultry fanciers to exhibit with them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
Her objection.

II wish my dentist wasn't so real
istic.' said Mrs. Jenner Lee ondego.
"He calls his dental parlor his draw
Ing ROOM" !.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
THE SMOKE OF BATTLE
WILL CLEAR UP TODAY

If Bob White" can only get a
respite of eight hours he and his in
teresting family will escape murder
at the hands of the sportsmen and
pot hunters. Likewise will the rem
nants of the dove family be compare
lively safe, as the game law protect
ing both these birds becomes effec-
tive with the setting of todays sun.
Some gunners, not sportsmen, may
continue to shoot doves and cartridges
but all who do so after today are
subject to prosecution in the courts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
LUNCH AND SWEETS
AT LADIES' EXCHANGE

Lunches will be served today by
the Ladies Exchange in Miss Fowler's
store on Lamar street, next door to
Neon Buchanans. In addition to
the merchants LUNCH" during the
noon hours, the ladies will offer for
sale choice homemade cakes, as
we'll as homemade candies of de-
licious flavor. The object of the
sale today should insure a liberal
patronage. Besides getting full val
ues, the patrons aid a most worthy
enterprise. Cakes and CONNECTIONS
TO Sunday use are specialties and pur-
chasers will find a tempting dis
play of good things for their dinner
tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
A RACE FOR MILLIONS
TODAY AT THEATRE

One of the most intensely interest
ing pictures yet shown at the thea
ire here in the moving picture series
and entitled "A Race for Millions, -
will be put on this afternoon and ev-
ening as a special feature. This pic
ture, representing an auto car with
pretty girl as the prize" was
shown here in December, but Mana
ger Lucas has been able to secure it
for a reproduction. This thrilling
scene, with the property effects, is
a whole show in itself, but there will
be other pictures as we'll, both matt
nee and night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
COMING OF KILTIE KIDS
FOR A WHOLE WEEK

The 'Kiltie Kids two pretty young
girls in vaudeville will be at the AM
CIRCUS theatre all of next week in
their entertaining specialties, songs
and dances. Manager Lucas secured
the "Kilties' yesterday and consider
ed himself fortunate as they play to
full houses everywhere. The engage
ment begins Monday night and con-
tinues through the week, while NOV
ing pictures will be shown between
acts Full houses viii see these
charming kids" during the Americas
engagement
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
is GARRETT TO LEAVE
HEAD OF SEAB0ARD?
RumOr to That Effect is
Current.

1t is persistently rumored in rail-
road circles that President w. A
Garrett, of the Seaboard Air Line,
will soon resign that position to ac-
cept the general managership of the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad. 1t is
understood that President Garrett will
be succeeded by Agent to the Re
ceivers l.. c. Haas. While the ru-
moFs cannot be confirmed, it is I'M
derstood that they originated from
a source that is quite close to the
Atlantic Coast line. 1t is understood
that the reason of President Gar
'Fett's reported plan to resign is that
he has been offered a much better
position with the Coast Line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
BARLOW ST. HOUSE
gETO DR.. ". S. PRATHER

Mr.. w. l.. English reports the sale
yesterday of a house and lot belong
ing to Mrs. Bessie Kleckly to DR.. w
S. Prather, the property being stu
ated on Barlow street The house
was recently badly damaged by fire
The purchase was made by DR.. Prath-
er as an investment. He will at once
rebuild the house, making it an
attractive residence property. The
price obtained was a good one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
LOW EXCURSION RATES TO saw
ANNAH VIA SEAB0ARD AIR
LINE RAILWAY.

On account of the Automobile Races
at Savannah the Seaboard Air Line
Railway will sell low rate excursion
tickets on March 18th and 18th, good
returning until March goth.
Apply to nearest ticket agent Sea-
board, for rates, schedules and other
information. IL to 10.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14

Miss Jessie Row of Macon, came
yesterday as the guest of Mrs. Albert
Argo, who is spending several days
with relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
Suffering & Dollars Saved

E. s. Lopez, of Marilla, N. Y, says
81 am carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. 1t has saved me suffer
ing and dollars. It is by far the
best healing salve I have ever found
Heals burns, sores, ulcers, fever
sores, eczema, and piles. 25c at Ed
ridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
State OF Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas


Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior. partner of the firm of
f. J. Cheney e Co., doing business
in the city of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Dec
ember, A. D., 1886.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
sytem. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
The Jumping OFF Place

Consumption had me in it's grasp;
and I had almost reached the Jump
ing off place when l was advised to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery; and
l want to say right now, it saved my
life Improvement began with the
first bottle, and after taking one
dozen bottles l was a we'll and happy
man again. says George Morse, of
Grimesland, N. C. AS a remedy for
coughs and colds and healer of weak,
sore lungs and for preventing pneu-
monia New Discovery is supreme soc
and $1.00 at Eldridge Drug Co. Trial
bottle free. DIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
Rheumatism Cured in a Day

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures in
to days. Its action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause
and the disease imme-
diately disappears The first dose
greatly benefits 75c and 81. Sold by
Eldridge Drug Co. Sats
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14

I Mr.. Will Easterlin, one of Ander-
sonville's sterling young merchants,
was in Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE.
Cuff pin, Burrett's Veil Pins at Bells
the jeWeler. e.. 12-3t.

Cuff pin, Burrett's Veil Pins at Bells
the jeWeIer. =. 12-3t.
Miss Vida Miller, who will arrive
today from Macon, will divide her
visit with Miss Helen Morgan
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
I Mr.. Will Easterlin, one of Ander-
sonvilles sterling young merchants,
was in Americas yesterday. /
Engraved cards at Bells, the jew
eler. 129t
H. B. Ferguson was among the sew
eral Atlantans coming to Americas
yesterday.
Mr.. j. G. Rainey was a wellknown
Roman coming to Americas yesterday
upon business.
Mr.. and Mrs w. p. Young of Allan
ia, are visitors in the city, stopping at
the Hotel Windsor,
j. A Martin of Shellman was in the
city yesterday among other business
visitors here.
Mrs. Albert Argo and little son,
Robert, of Macon, are visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Coppedge.
Judge J. A Hixon returned yester-
day from Atlanta, where he has been
upon legal business,
Miss Eva Culpepber, the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Culpepper, return
ed to Macon yesterday, accompanied
by Master Charles Culpepper
Miss Jessie. Row of Macon, came
yesterday as the guest of Mrs. Albert
Argo, who is spending several days
with relatives here,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14

Miss Eva Culpepber, the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Culpepper, return
ed to Macon yesterday, accompanied
by Master Charles Culpepper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
FOR SALE.

$500. 0O.-New five room house, large
lot tile hearths and cabinet
mantels-rent $4,000. Nice home,
50, 06O.-6 room house on graded
street, paved walk, corner lot.
Don't miss this if you want a
safe investment or home.
S2,25O.00.-6 room house, large lot,
centrally located.
50. 5000 room house, street grad
ed, tiled sidewalk, large lot, con-
venient to school and churches
and business center.
Vacant lots in all parts of the city
from $4,000 to $1,50000. Come TO
see me if you want TO buy, sell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14

Judge J. A. Hixon returned yester-
day from Atlanta, where he has been
upon legal business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
An Explanation.

You and your husband seem TO be
very popular in society,"" said the
lady who livel in the fiat below. You
are out nearly every night"
"Oh, it isn't society that keeps us
out We merely prefer vaudeville to
some of the pianos in this building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-14
9
NeighbOrhOOd FaYOrite

Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Me-,
speaking of Electric Bitters, says:
1T is a neighborhood favorite here
with u.s." 1t deserves to be a favorite
everywhere. 1t gise relief in dyspep-
STA, liver complaint, kidney derange-
ment, malnutrition, nervousness,
weakness and general debility. It's
action on the blood, as thorough pur-
ifier makes it especially useful as a
spring medicine. This grand alterna-
tive tonic is sold under guarantee at
Eldridge Drug Co. soc. DIV.