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atrocities, but he will see that the na-
tives are slaves, that no foreigner can
trade with them. that in the interest
of Leopold alone the country is mtlked.
He will see that the government OF
Leopold is not government. 1t pre-
serves the perquisites and outward
signs of government. 1t coins money,
issues stamps, collects taxes. But 1T
assumes none of the responsibilities OF
government. The Congo Free State Is
only a great trading house. and in 1t
Leopold is the only wholesale and retail
trader. He gives a bar of soap for
rubber, and makes turnover of a
cup of salt for ivory. He is not a
monarch; he is a shop keeper"
The fifth chapter of the book. Hunt
ing the Hippo" livens the reader up
after so many gloomy details, and the
sixth chapter. "Old Calabar,' has many
interesting slave anecdotes of the old
slave days, not today; also of the life
before Leopold had his hand on these
happy, simple. though half savage peo-
pie. FIRE last chapter, Along the East
Coast" tells of the various stops made
on the homeward voyage; at Beira,
Zanzibar, Mozambique, Durham and
Buluwayo.
The book as a whole is most interest
ing and filled with excellent photo
graphs of the voyage. Mr.. Davis Is to
be commended upon the lack Of sem
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'1he Congo and Coasts of Africa"

By Richard Harding Davis. author of with
Both Armies in South Africa The Cuban
and Porto Rican Campaigns" etc. Pub
lished by Charles Scribner's Sons, New
York Price i.5o
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NJ Anatole Frances latest production
is a tale Of anarchism and of the
wrecking of city-presumably Paris
because there are too many million
aires in it,
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"Stories of Jewish Home Life"

By S. II. sIosenthal. Published by the Jew.
ish publication society of America, Phila-
delphia.
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d.
Of ELI2ABETAKoBNsO. .AUTKRs AEN2J.MA.soslN- AUTHOR
ID or "CcME AND FIND lAI| cP THE BROEN R0ADE
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with Juliet in England

BY Grace S. Richmond. author of 'The Indif-
ference of Juliet" etc. Published by
Doubleday, Page & Co., New York. Price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
JUST 4 MARKER.

A gain of more than % per cent in
postotfice receipts for the fiscal year
ending June 80, as compared with the
previous twelve months, is a faithful
reflection of the growth of Americas
both in population and business.
Everybody knew that the city was
making great strides in all directions
and the confirmation given by the
government figures was to be expected
But it is interesting as Offering a tan
gible measure
For the coming twelve months the
outlook is for an even greater ex-
pansion in industries. BY the time
another Government year draws to a
close Americas will be equipped with
number of new and handsome pub
lie buildings. while a street railway
will be added to its transportation
facilities.
If Uncle Sam should VISIT this city
about a year from now to inspect his
new $4,000 home, he would hardly
recognize Americas as being the same
city for which the appropriation was
first made. The old gentleman will
perhaps wonder what was the matter
with his representatives that they did
not give the full amount asked, see
ing that Americas is the largest,
wealthiest and prettiest city in South
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
THE BURIAL GROUND OF HOPES

lost in
reality in field
burial
in
bay the sheriff
their existence Occasion
flowed like in
making, tiny cking the
great iver o
the work establishing
obtained the time
we'll successfully
During this time
knowledge
Mississippi valley In
with the other
suspended In
only the field besides
months Baltimore has morning
making
of of
that has maintained three And
circulation throughout
Atlanta supplies all Georgia with advertising
Louis English likewise Gin
cnnau Milwaukee has but
This be mind number the United
commercial side of
gven credit for knowledge and ability in their chosen fields
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
WHAT GEORGIA MAY SOME DAY DO.

talking revising its pententay system New York
had the chain but has always kept its prisoners be-
prison that is
be model $20OOOOO At least that is the
political job is than probable that
before the state gets twice The
quarters for the institution will
completed the famous old Sing Sing
will be dismanted and Renaissance only.
probably follow the example of the northern
which confne its conycts This will
progress believes
working the roads
farms in camps
something of New York model penitenta which will be
completed The World
o follows
wall a thirty high
The PRINCIPAL feature of tbe Prison nauray the cell house building
world cells
The cell capacity Sing Sing which 500 and the cell house be
The dimensions
will 500 cubic feet air each ps
the building will face and west
of the great
Sing has been its damp unsantar condition Floors
heahu in the world the commission believes
building in will be
educational department office
cells practically within
onen the new nsnn will he entirely for men the womens
Women
which exercise observed always by guard on an elevated
than the other buildings will seat
feren creeu
diet kitchen and nurses apartments There also
foundry blacksmith shop and lumber
sheds An ee d t p ec and spur from the railroad will
the shipping articles manufactured at the prison
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
SENATOR DEANS BANK Bnl

As a general proposition the banks
of the state do not look with favor
on Senator Deans bill to provide a
protection fund for depositors by inn
posing a tax of one-half of one per
cent on the average of the daily de-
post balances of each bank for the
last three months of the year.
Senator Dean insists that it will
bring millions of dollars into the
, banks that is now hid out, and that
they will more than make up the tax
by the greater volume of money at
their disposal from deposits.
There has been no discussion of the
measure as yet in the legislature and
it is not possible to judge as to the
chances of its becoming a law Okla
homa has some such statute and
many millions of dollars have been
sent there on deposit from surround
ing states II it would work this way
in Georgia the bill would doubtless
be a good thing. Perhaps it can be
amended to be made more satisfac-
tory to the banking interests of the
state.
The fear that is expressed by the
bankers that such provision would
lead to wild cat banking may be well
based, but could be obyiated by pro-
viding for more stringent and more
frequent examinations and severe
punishment in the shape of long pris-
on terms for those violating the bank
ing laws of the state. In all probab-
ility a thorough revision of our bank
ing laws is really needed and a COM
mission of bankers, with the state
treasurer and comptroller and some
legislators of standing, might we'll
be appointed to undertake such a
work
There is undoubtedly room for i'm
provement, and out of the multiple
city of ideas that would be advanced
some wise amendments to the exist
ing laws would doubtless be secured.
As a general rule the mass of the
people have faith in the integrity of
their banks and bankers, but such
failures as those of Waycross, Allan
ia and Macon demonstrate the need
Of a revision of the laws and the more
adequate protection of the public from
ignorance or neglect or rascality, one
being as bad in its effects as the
other so far as the public is con
cerned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of ft-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in a careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of I'm
ance--bCt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgias
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Other cities are reading of the
success of the peach cannery in Am
CIRCUS. The Columbus Ledger thus
comments: They are canning fruit
in Americas with fine success and
great satisfaction. 1t is a good idea
Our people should engage more ex-
tensive1y in the business. Peaches,
and this is the principal fruit that
is being canned at Americas, are
good any old time"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Senator Williford's bill to make the
punishment for assault with intent to
murder Imprisonment for not less
than two nor more than thirty years
might we'll be amended by changing
the two to five years The man who
attempts to kill another should not
be let off lightly 1t is not his fault
that he did not succeed. The intent
should govern the punishment and
two years is too light a sentence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

If the state Supreme Court sustains
the decision of the court of appeals
in regard TO the legality of serving
liquors in clubs, conditions similar to
those which prevail in Savannah
would not be surprising in other
cities of the state. According to the
court of appeals, it is legal to serve
intoxicants at clubs, barbeeues, pic
MICS or banquets, from which the gem
eral public is excluded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Editor Mcintosh believes that the
man who stays at home in the sum-
mer fares better than the man who
goes away. Especially is this true in
Americas. Here the question of life
is sufficiently enlivened by seeing our
home team eat up the aggregations
from Albany, Dawson and Cordele
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Bryan sent the platform to Denver
by special messenger. 1t would be
interesting to know how long ago
it became the thing for presidential
candidates to prepare the party plat
form in advance and save the party
convention the trouble.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The Review of Reviews figures out
that our only great presidents have
been George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson. Abraham Lincoln and Gro
yer Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt
will discontinue his subscription to
the Review of Reviews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The Macon News takes exception
to a qlIip by the Dublin Times re-
garding the OcmuIgee steamer line.
Bot the News is gritty, and says 1T
is the only boat line we have and
we propose to make the best of it."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Watch the fight between Savannah
and Brunswick for the terminals of
the extension of the w. & A to the
sea. The extension is so long off, in
all probability, that both cities will
have ample time to lay plans and
pull ropes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

If Mrs. Nation really wants to cause
the abolition of the sheath gown let
her put one of the garments on, thus
impressing the public with full sense
of the horrors of the thing-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

EX-Gov. Francis wants the party
to lay its dissessions in the newly
made grave of Cleveland. This would
be piling pretty heavy load upon
the departed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Porch-climbers will not be regard
ed with such suspicion for the next
few months, provided they limit their
climbing to the porches of one Taft
and one Bryan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The question with the Augusta
Herald on the subject of Tom Watson,
is, Can Watson carry Georgia after
having carried the state for Hoke
Smith and then for Joe Brown?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The anxious public is yet awaiting
that beautiful home picture of Mrs.
Taft putting a patch on Williams
pants. 1t is needed to complete the
preliminaries of the campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Under the new restrictions of the
pure food law it is announced that
whisky, so labeled. is now absolute
II pure The reform unfortunately
comes too late for Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Col. Henry Watterson's convers-
ion has been thorough. He announc-
es most positively that Bryan will de
feat Taft Marse Henry always
blows hot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Editor Pendleton will have none OF
Bryan. He declares that the Nebrask-
an is about as intolerant and dicta-
toriaI out of office as Theodore Roos-
evelt is in office"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

We would suggest TO John d. Rock
efeller if he wants valuable data il
preparing his autobiography that he
apply to Miss Ida Tarbeu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

One thing is pretty certain, Federal
judges are apt to so slow on writs
of injunction for the next three
months
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Bryan has a little Ananias club of
his own, with Col Guffy, of Pennsyl-
yania, as presiding officer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

yellow Peril" shrieked Hobsor
before the committeen on resolutions
at Denver. As a weller" Hobson is
something of a success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

According to the Augusta Chroni-
Gle headline, the platform of the De-
mocratic party was dawn up by
full committee This is a case of
lese majestic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The Georgian refers TO Atlanta as
Saloonless saloons" But, judging
from reports, it is not peerless or
whiskyless.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Dancing is hugging set to music"
says a Denver pastor. That must be
what makes it so nice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
Americas, Ca, July IL, 1905.

Col. James Guffey was given the
guffaw at the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Macon is disguised with its base
ball team. And Americas is delighted
with hers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The Government is to get after
the Powder trust. This is one trust
it should be easy to blow up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

That closed letter should be a
closed incident
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
The Incompatible Strictly Chicago
Great Sal

Piano m in this cnon Now YOU
f@ pside
ddbn an H eIta moaa gnndBm ofd
ddnd mantu
mmtwn
Load uh
epo
will eyc
wi peau inng
ma ZPanohet best ona,pp
m tm Eybd dHy dvin nnesof
p and pasonnye them WI intending purchase nnot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
Clothing Cleaned

Also hats. Fancy Dyeing. Skirts
steam cleaned and pressed. no pay
ii work not satisfactory.
GUARANTEE PRESSING CLUB
james Williams, mgr"
Cotton Avenue.
(0Id Steam Laundry Stand.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

The Americas Recorder. Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11
BIG MUSICAL TREAT!

Hsa and to nd moss Pnnota O
wenkno
m music lovers o
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

realize more and more the need of
providing for the future by systemat-
ically saving and adding each week
few dollars to their bank account.
Others spend all without giving a
thought to their future needs.
Don't be classed among the latter
have Savings Account at Our
Savings Department. increase it oft
en-such 'smartness" pays!
4 per cent. interest paid on Saw
ings.
The Planters Bank Of Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-11

Entered at the postoffice at Ameri-
Gus as second-cIass mail matter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-18
PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its cx-
cellent combination of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactu by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup CO., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price Fifty cent?
per bottle. ....
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-18
William Howard Taft Fitted by Training and Experience
To Ably Fill Office for Which He Has Been Nominated
FRS Choice dRpHP

These qualifications are the endow-
meut of an unusually gifted man. The
people know, because they have seen.
his ability 10 turn off an enormous
amount of work, They have seen him
prove an exceptional executive ability.
They have seen him manifest an
equipment for the presidency such as
no other man has shown before his
election TO that office. In experience,
training and ability, Mr.. Taft has am
ply proved his fitness for the chief
magistracy of the nation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-18
nts LaSS Effort.

The famous mathematician Bossuet
was at the point of death when his
friend Maupertius came to Inquire
about his condition. He was told that
Bossuet was dying: that he no longer
could speak.
"rll show you how to make him
talk" said Maupertius. and. stepping
to the deathbed. he called into his
friends ear, "Bossuet, what IL the
square OF twelver"
.One hurtred and forty-four," the
dying ma. -smatician replied with .
last supreme effort
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-18
The Best Pills Ever Sold.

After doctoring 10 years for
chronic indigo stion, and spending over
two hundred dollars. nothing has done
me as much good as DR.. Kings New
Life Pills | consider them the best
pills ever sold" writes b. F. Ayscue.
of Ingleside. \. c, Sold under guaran-
tee at A. C. Luken & Co. drug store.
csc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-18
The Birth of a Nation.

What is the result? The birth of a
nation. The great, powerful Ameri-
can people, through the compelling
agency OF Mr.. Taft, has paused ever
so slightly in its triumphant onward
march, to stoop down and lift UP a
feeble. ignorant and helpless people
and set il on the broad highway of
liberty. Vaguely, uncertainty. not
comprehending clearly just what it
was doing. not understanding always
fully either the object or the means
of accomplishment. but its heart right
and submitting confidently TO the
leadership Of a man in whom ii trust
ed implicitly. this nation has assisted
in a new birth of freedom for p lowIy
and oppressed people. To William
Howard Taft belongs the lions share
of the credit. Not often is it given to
one man TO do such work for human
ity Seldom is such altruism as his
displayed. Many other honors have
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-22
Pine Bluff Trust Co.
Department of Insurance and Real Estate
Department of

\ policy from our Insurance De- partment is sure cure for all wor- ries, cares and doubts, that thraaten agents Of companies with limited as sets.
 Our Companies are the largest and strongest in the world. and our agency is permanent one,
 A purchase through our Real Es- tate Department will always be a satisfactory one.
 We can sell you beautiful home for Iash Or monthly payments.
 we have several building lots To- cated in different parts of the city which we are selling cheap.
 Talk with us before closing a deal.
 We are agents for a number of acs ceptable dwelling houses, located in desirable neighborhoods. which we will rent for fair price If you are in need o; a nice house, let us show ou what We have .on our list
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-22
BURNS
 30 ARE INJURED

New Orleans, La, Nov. 21.-Ful
 ly ten persons are dead and twenty injured or missing as a result of ar explosion of boiler on the steamer II. M Carter at Bayou GouIa, La.
 late this afternoon. The steamboat had aboard about fifty passenger. and was on her way to Baton Rouge
 La. at the time of the accident. Tc add to the horror, the boat caugh
 fire and before the flames were dis, covered the fire gained great head. way. The vessel burned to the Wa. ter's edge. Capt. II. M. Carter, with wife and child, were blown into tho middle of the Mississippi river, pu,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-22
FINAL SETTLEMENT
 OF JONES ESTATE
John F. Rutherford Preparing to Or. ganize Two Companies to Place Vast Real Estate Holdings on the Market--JOnes Park Converted in. T E
 to Residence Lots.

The final settlements in the pur
 chase of the Jones estate which was
 bought in by John F. Rutherford, the local capitalist, for about $l00,0o0 will
 be made in the probate court Mon
 day morning. At the same time plats
 of the Jones Park addition, which will be known in future as Rutherfords
 Park addition to the city of Pine Bluff , will be filed for record
 Tn the Jones estate, acquired hy Mr. Rutherford were about lao pieces of valuable real estate in Pine Bluff. , including two, two-story brick buid-
 ing on Main street, Jones magnificent bark property. the Western addition Reeds addition and many single
 pieces of property.
 Mir. Rutherford will soon organize i two big reality companies to dispose
 of and care for the holdings. Jones Park has been cut into 100 desirable residence lots, 60 by i54 feet, and are now being sold by T. Y. Murphy. as agent for MT. Rutherford. II is the
 intention of Mr. Rutherford to make
 the Rutherford addition the most
 fashionable residence district Of Pine
 Bluff, as lots will be sold to only de sirable persons It will probably be
 turned into a private place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-22
Emperor William
 Loyal to Promise

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Berlin. Nov. 21.--Emperor VII. liam showed today that he meant tt abide by his promise to Chancellor Von Buelow not to speak on import ant questions without first consult ing responsible ministry. when or arising to speak at the centennia' Of the city council he was handed a speech by the chancellor from wh ich he read He said the "bondf of loyalty between myself and my people cannot be sundered."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-22
The Bank of Pine Bluff ! Standard Oil
 Has Aged Some

Hearst News Special to Graphic
 Ne" York, Nov 9l-The Stand ord Oil trust IS really three year. older than 1t WAS thought the ia nous trust agreement of 1882 beine ante-dated by one signed April s 1873. This document was found to day. From the oslnninG Rocke. feller held more than one fourth 0 the stock. S.9S0 shares of 35 ,O0O Henry Flagler held 5000 Then in oAAacr named were $. V. Hardness Charles Pratt. O. II Payne. J \ Hostwick and William Rockefeller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-22
Mrs. Guinness
 Lives Says Witness

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 l.aporte, Ind, Nov, 2l.-- In trial Of Ray Lamphere for murder of Mrs. Belle Guinness, tue a1ch-murdercss. D. H. Hutson, farmcg, living near the Guinness home said he had seen Mrs. Gunness and q strange man In the orchid place on July 9, which was two months after the house burned in which she was supposed to have perished. Hutson's two daught- CTS corrOborated his testimony