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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
THE TRAITOR" TRIAL
TRUE TO HISTORY
augusta Chronicle.)

In Thomas Dixon's latest play, The
Traitor which is a dramatization Of
his book OF the same name there Is
one scene especially that is con
demned by many for the alleged req
son that it is untrue in its represcn n
taCOn. That scene IS the court room
scene. where John Graham, the lead
er Of the Ku Klux. is being tried, by
a jury composed OF ei .el negroes
and one white man. Cjection to
this is raised by those wac claim not
TO be predisposed to object to the
Don plays on other grounds, be-
cause they claim that this scene rep
reseEts a condition that never existed,
and purpOrts to show something that
never happened.
Occasionally a negro is drawn for
jury duty in our courts. and there
are few who have had much occasion
to attend courts who have not seen
a negro juryman sitting in the Jury
box. What is true Of our courts APP
plies probably to all parts OF the
South. But these cases are the ex-
ception, and jury composed al
most entirely of negroes Is a sight
meyer seen, and such a jury sitting
in trial of a white man is utterly re-
iected as impossible by the present
generation. Hence the objection to
this scene in Dixon's play.
And yet, the scene is fair repre-
,entation of a condition that has pre-
Iailed. if not all over the country, in
;onle parts of the Southern states
Especially is it a fair representation
# the actual condition that existed at
he time and in the section in which
he play is laid, the upper counties
Of South Carolina During the ia
nous Ku Klux trials in Columbia,
south Carolina, in 1871, the grand
Jury was composed Of six white men
md twenty-one colored. OF the col
lred jurors five We're unable to write
heir names In one of the trials
1ut of the twenty-five jurors present
d to the prisoner, three only were
white and the rest colored The jury
S finally made up had only one
Ihite man and he was not in sympa-
by with his own race In this trial
lobert H. Mitchell was found guilty
having conspired to injure James
1itchell a negro, because he had
oted There was no proof of this
onspiracy, the only evidence furnish
was that of negroes. who swore
lat they were maltreated because
hey belonged to a political party.
Still later, in 1872, in one of the
ounties placed under martial law by
resident Grants proclamation and
len occupied by federal troops, it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
CRUCIAL TEST FOR
MEDIUMS; $4,000 PRIZE

New York NOV. 10-Spirits. if
such there be. who communicate with
the denizens OF this world have
chance to win 5000 for some desery-
ing medium by responding 10 a simple
although crucial test approved BY the
Metropolitan Psychical Society, such.
for instance. as counting oranges.
1t is the fundamental assertion Of
modern spiritiSm, runs the society's
|circular which was made public yes
terday that disembodied spirits com
municate frequently and al consider
able length with mOrtals through
mediums. As part OF thar claim il
is further stated that spirits enter our
houses and see the objects displayed
in the rooms.
In order TO determine whether me-
diums actually get informatsra from
discarnate spirits OF Whsther taey are
entirely dependent upon human
sources we propose this TEST:
When 2 medium announces that a
spirit IS in the room who can see We
viii noiselessly spill a few oranges
upon q table behind the medium so
that she cannot see them. We shall
also keep our eyes in another direc-
| ton SO that we shall not see them
| thus eliminating the question Of tel
| epathy. The spirit who is ia the room
and sees the oranges can communi-
cate the number to the medium. IF
the spirit does this often enough TO
render coincidence improbable, the
medium viii receive the money.
1t is intended By the society that
the medium shall BE- seated with her
back to the table. although not blind
| folded She viii be in a semicircle
Of other persons, and on each side OF
her will he two members of the soci-
ETY., who viii make sure her head is
not turned and that her glances do
not wander There viii be all the
daylight or gaslight needful. The fruit
is to be placed in bag and carried
by TWO men TO the table. Although
the medium is referred TO as she" in
the circular, the offer is open 10 men
as well as women.
So-called sDiritistic phenomena have
been attributed, first, to fraud: sec
ond, 10 a connection between the
minds of the living and, third. 10
the actual communication Of spirits
with this vale Of tears.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
IS YOUR
MONEY
TNVECTEO
WELL !?

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest It.
4 Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in a careful, conservative
way-giYing 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, 1908-11-11
HUMAN HEARTS"
GROWS IN ESTEEM

With all the hue and cry about
the immortality of the stage. certain
plays Of the type of The Old Home
stead, Shore Acres" Human
Hearts. etc, continue to grow in
popularity Instead of receiving ad-
verse criticisms from the pulpit, the
management of Human Hearts" con-
tinually receives letters from leading
clergymen throughout the country.
praising it for its heart interest and
the beautiful moral story it tells,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Opera House
Moving Pictures
Tonight
SPECIALLY
GOOD
PROGRAM

A number given with each 10 cents
ticket bought this week will entitle
bearer to a chance at a fine prize
that will be offered Friday night at
s o'clock Come out to the shows
this week and learn particulars. Ev-
cry week from now until Christmas
handsome prizes given away
Come out every night, the more
tickets YOU have the better chance
you have.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

In your automobile touring
there is always something to
catch the eye of the Kodak er.
Always let your kodak accom-
pany you on such delightful
occasions, and remember that
after you have pressed the but
ton we will do the rest. Our
Kodak Shop is at your dis
posal. Write for prices.
WILL DUDLEY,
THE KODAK MAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon @1O:30 p u
From Lockrat, Dothan, Al
bank, Troy and MOnteFy 80. 80 ? 70
From LOckrat, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and 8lOnt'eTy@ 1871 p N
From Atlanta and Macon x 2:07 p n
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon -.-..@ 5.34 n
From Columbus and inter
mediate points *12:2O a In
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points .!!11:30 a m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points e. e.. .-...11:45 II
From Albany and Jackson
vile = 3:25 am
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

is a well remembered fact by the old
citizens that during one session of
the court presided over by Judge
Mackay there were two juries entire
ly composed of negroes. So, from
the standpoint of historical accu
racy, this play of Thomas Dixon, and
especially this scene, cannot be con-
demned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
d. T. TOMMY.
CONTRACTOR.
Brick building a speciality.
Address me at Leslie, Ga.
The Rev. ri R. Hicks Almanac

For 1909. ready Nov. 18th, bigger
and better than ever. by mail IS
cents, on news stands soc. One copy
free Win Word and Works monthly
magazine at 81 2 year. Word and
Works Pub. Co, 2201 Locust Street,
st Louis, Mo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

We are getting in our fall stock
Of Bicycles. Come in and look them
over. The celebrated Tribune Blue
Streaks, and the Iver Johnson, Truss
Frames The best by test.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
nTNCAN MERCANTmR IA

DUNCAN MERCANTILE 60.
All wool Panama skirts, black, blue
and brown, trimmed with three tai
feta bands, plated and plain; values
$3.50. Today at s3.9S.
DUNCAN MEHCANTILE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

DR.. and Mrs. ]. Clinton Field re-
turned to Americas yesterday from
a pleasant visit in oglethorpe, the
guests of relatives there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Angus
Ia and Savannah o.. = 4:15 a N
For Albany, Dothan, Lock
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 5:34 N
For Albany, DOthan, Lock
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 2:07 p m
For Macon and Atlanta 1:57 p m
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta *10:40 p N
For Columbus 80. ~ i2:30pm
For Columbus o.. 1900 p N
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago 3:25 N
For Albany and Jackson
vile 1920 Ga m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
He Is the Best Ever

Nashville Americana
Norman E. Mack deserves to be
the head of the correspondence school
of the minor prophets
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Sunday Only.
Sleeping
m a
with
uv 10 J Americas,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
New York Press

New York Press.
Where a girl is so clever with men
is making them think she thinks they
dIe-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mrs. May Edwards left this morn
ing for Macon and will spend the
day there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Nearer Prohibition

(Atlanta Journal)
And yet, gentle reader Georgia is
still a long way from being Repub-
lican state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Chicago News.

Chicago News
One seldom scores a hit with his
neighbors when he shoots OF his
mouth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE.

The weather forecast for today:
Showers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Fresh shipment Lowney's Candies
just received. Phone 246.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Mrs. A. T. Porter and little daugh-
ter, Of Atlanta. are expected In Am
CIRCUS next week as the guests Of
Mrs. James W. Harris.
Gallup Lovings Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
DR.. w D. Sears and daughter. OF
Ellayille, were in the city on shop
ping trip yesterday.
Mr. W W Taylor, with the Am
CIRCUS Oil Co, in Atlanta, was in the
city yesterday morning on business.
Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. C. p. PAYNE.
Mr. Armstead Dodson came over
from Plains yesterday. among others
here from that thrifty town.
Mrs. Coley j Lewis, en- route to
Albany to visit relatives. spent a
short while in the city yesterday
Our Shirt Waist" Rings are the
latest out and just as pretty and sly
IiEh ac ran hn
SIT JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
YOil Skirts, black, blue and brown;
new sheath effect, trimmed with
satin bands. Values SO; today at
s5.75. See display in windows.
o. A Gentry Of Eastman was a bus
mess visitor coming to Americas yes
terday
R. H. Taylor Of Marshallville was
looking after business matters in the
city yesterday
Talk about bargains in Watches,
DANIELS, the Jeweler has them. II
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman, of Smith
vile. were in the city yesterday max
/ ing purchases.
Fountain Pens at all prices from
SOC to $1,000 each at Fricker's. sat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Mrs. Edwards ParlOrS,
ArteSian Block
Up Stairs.

A full line of switches, pOmpadours.
rats, nets, perfumes, soaps, bath
powders, etc, carried.
Everything i'm the hair goods line
made to order cut of your combings,
ManicHring, massaging and hair
dressing. Prices as cheap as the
cheapest.
MRS. EDWARDS. 40 Lamar ST.,
Phone SO. Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mrs. L. W. Dixon. of Lacrosse. was
id the city yesterday on a buying
trip
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mrs. r. l. Crowder and baby daugh-
ter of Stinson, Ga, are visiting her
mother, Mrs Nettie c. Rutherford, at
her home on Jackson street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Fresh shipment Lowney's Candies
just received. Phone 246.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

G. S. Smart of Savannah was il
Americas yesterday, stopping at th'
Hotel Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

J. S. Seely Of Fort Valley, was a
business visitor in Americas yester-
day morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Chicago News.
Time isn't money, yet people are
always spending it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mr.. c. E. Wright of New York, rep
resenting the Crown Cordial Co, is
in the city, the guest of his friend
Mr.. Paul Sanford
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Dr. w D. Sears and daughter, OF
EllaviIle, were in the city on shop
ping trip yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Leon A Sparks was among the
Maconians coming to Americas yes
terday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

YOil Skirts, black, blue and brown;
new sheath effect, trimmed with
satin bands. Values SO; today at
s5.75. See display in windows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
First Baptist church this afternoon At
$3.50 O'Clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mr. Armstead Dodson came over
from Plains yesterday. among others
here from that thrifty town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Our Shirt Waist" Rings are the
latest out and just as pretty and sly
lish as can be-
sat. JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mrs. A. T. Porter and little daagh-
ter, Of Atlanta. are expected In Am
CIRCUS next week as the guests OF
Mrs. James W. Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Gallup Lovings Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mrs. Coley J. Lewis, en- route to
Albany to visit relatives. spent a
short while in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

J. W. Beden registered from Allan
ia yesterday among the arrivals n
the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mr. ". W Taylor, with the Am
CIRCUS Oil Co, in Atlanta, was in the
city yesterday morning on business,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

FOR RENT-One four-room house,
Prince street. One three-room house
Forsyth street; close in. w. L. ENG
LISH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mrs. o. P. Gilbert will leave to-
morrow, or Friday, for Augusta to
prepare for the removal of the fam
lily to that city in December.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. C. p. PAYNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Fountain Pens at all prices from
soc to $1,000 each at Fricker's. sat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
Profitable Advice.

This is the meat market that got
clear record in the pure food test.
Why pay - cents per pound and
tussle with the beef killed yesterday,
when by paying a little more you can
buy beef killed last week.
Ring 215 and | will serve you with
something you can enjoy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-House No. 228 Jack
son street. Apply to Mrs n. R. San
born. Phone 5GS. Possession at
once. S-1w-pd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

o. A Gentry Of Eastman was a bus
mess visitor coming TO Americas yes
terday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

FOR RENTING room house, bath,
water and gas. Possession Nov. 18th.
10. p. DAVIS lott
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

FOR RENT-Fiye room dwell
ing, Jackson avenue; all conYenien-
ces. Apply to T. NJ Furlow or Mrs
L. Z. Furlow. 1-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11
j. T. BRAGG

Tel. No. Dis. Artesian Block.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

R. H. Taylor OF Marshallville was
looking after business matters in the
city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Talk about bargains in Watches,
the JeweIer has them. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

and brown, trimmed with three tai
feta bands, plated and plain; values
$3.50. Today at sS.9S.
DUNCAN MERCANTILE co.
Mrs. May Edwards left this morn
ing for Macon and will spend the
day there
Mrs. R. l. Crowder and baby daugh-
ter of Stinson, Ga, are visiting her
mother, Mrs Nettie C. Rutherford, at
her home on Jackson street.
]. S. seely Of Fort Valley, was a
business visitor in Americas yester-
day morning.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
First Baptist church this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock.
Leon A. Sparks was among the
Maconians coming to Americas yes
terday on business.
J. W. Beden registered from Allan
ia yesterday among the arrivals n
the Hotel Windsor
Mrs. o. P. Gilbert will leave to-
morrow. or Friday, for Augusta. to
prepare for the removal of the fam
lily to that city in December.
Mr.. c. E Wright of New York, rep
resenting the Crown Cordial Co, is
in the city, the guest Of his friend
Mr.. Paul Sanford
C. S. Smart of Savannah. was in
Americas yesterday, stopping at the
Hotel Windsor.
Mrs. L. W Dixon, of Lacrosse. was
id the city yesterday on buying
trip
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs Goodman, of Smith
vile. were IN the city Yesterday max
ing purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-11

FOR RENT-New four room house
on Prince street, with sewerage and
gas; $3.50 per month. GEO. OLIVER
1-tf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13
CREsCo HOWARD COUNTY IOWA FRIDAY MARCH 49, 1905

j. ]. Lydon, of Paris Twp, is visit
ing in Cresco this week and was a
| pleasant caller at this Office. He has
filled his nomination papers for clerk of
his township, an Office he now very
satisfactorily fills.
M. B. Doolittle disposed of a four
year-old French colt this week for $3.50,
the animal going to South Dakota.
Pretty good price for horse flesh, but
Mr.. Doolittle says it was worth every
cent of the money.
Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich. Fills
you with warm, .tingling life. Most re-
liable spring regulator. That's Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c, Tea
or Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
Geo. Wetter has been down from
Lime Springs this week doing some
land business, and informs US that he
has planned to remove with his family
about June 1st to Boise, Idaho, where
he will probably engage in the real
estate business.
Mrs. Thos. McCook Sr. of Riceville,
mother of John McCook, passed away
on Thursday evening, March 5th, and
her funeral was held on Sunday last.
The Riceville Recorder publishes most
appropriate obituary which we shall
give in our next issue.
Now's the time to take Rocky Noun
tain Tea. It drives out the germs of
winter, builds up the stomach, kidneys
and liver. The most wonderful spring
tonic to make people well. You'll be
surprised with results. 35c, Tea or
Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
We are now prepared to accommodate
the public with meals and stabling.
Board and lodging by week So. SO; meal
tickets 15c meal. We have first
class bath room in connection with hot
and cold water, free of charge, for our
patrons The NJ, Barrett Restaurant,
Market st. ED. BOYLE, Prop.
Special examination for teachers will
be held in the County Superintendent
Office in Cresco, Howard county, March
20-21, and April 34. These speeial ex-
aminations are fos the purpose of GER
tiRcating teachers for the spring term
of school. Provisional certificates only
are issued on special examination.
Teachers are to begin work promptly
at o'clock a. m. SARAH E. BROWN,
County Superintendent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

DR.. j. w. Jinderlee, physician and
surgeon; Office, Rooms l and 2, Luers'
Building.
Miss Elsie Dinger, of Howard Center,
left to-day for few days visit with
relatives at DEBORAH.
A new lot of Spring goods just re-
ceived, at D. AMuNDsoN's, Merchant
Tailor, Cresco, Iowa.
II you want farm loan at a low rate
of interest, see American Loan & Trust
Company, Cresco, Ia.
Work HORSES FOR Several
good work horses at right prices. En-
quire of D. A. LYONS.
A new lot of spring goods just re-
ceived at D. AMuNDsoNs, Merchant
Tailor, Cresco. Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Smith are happy
in the arrival at their home on Feb'y
Oath of nice baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walton returned
Tuesday from visit at the Clarence
Christen home at Decorah.
Fred Gallup was up from Ft. Atkin-
son for couple of dayssthis week re-
turning home on Thursday.
Wanted to buy a second hand buggy
and double driving harness.
ARTHUR KAvANAGH.
For SALE-20 high grade Shropshire
ewes. M. w. DREW,
Phone Silver Maple Is.
For RENT Two houses, one new
house with barn, in Gillett's addition.
G: j. WATRes.
For SALE-A six room cottage In
Bergs addition. Enquire Of
JOHN BIRTw1sTLE.
PuLLETs FOR SALE-About 100 laying
pullets, mixed Plymouth Rock and R.
IL. Reds. Enquire of A. L. WALLACE.
| j. j. Lukes, of Protivin, was 9
Cresco visitor on Tuesday, as was also
Frank Fencl, who resides near that
village.
Charles Mumby, accompanied by his
son and daughter, are in Cresco, arriv-
ing on Monday evening from Sioux
Falls, S. D.
i The w. R. C. Ladies will hold a mar:
ket at the Harris News Stand this
week Saturday, March 14th, opening
at 10 o'clock a. m.