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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
THE REAL "KNOCKERS"

One of the apologists for the short
comings of the present state admin
istration is the Macon News. In a
recent editorial it charges that pa
pers opposing Gov. Smith are not
''toting fair" with Georgia This is
of course to divert attention from the
real issue.
'.One of the favorite plans, says the
News, "of attacking the Smith admin
istration is to blame the business de-
preston of the present on the gov
ernor and his lieutenants. Georgia
, is painted a desert waste, place
where industry is furnishing, railroads
drying up and the people becoming
paupers, because of the acts of the
state administration. This is Islander
and SANDER that is likely to injure
Georgia with men of means looking
for investment"
If any paper has been saying all
the things which the News sets up, it
has escaped our notice. But the charge
has been made by many papers of
the state that the attitude of Gov
Smith and his railroad commission
frightens away capital from the
state This statement the Times-Re-
corder subscribes to most heartily.
Even if the governor and commits
sion had committed no overt act of
hostility-and they have many 10
their credit-the very fact that dema-
gOgues are in the saddle in Georgia
is enough No man with money cares
to invest that money in a state domi-
mated by such wild-eyed theories as
are rampant in Georgia. Even though
a field for investment looked other
wise inviting, the fact that faction
hostile to railroads was in power, liza
BILE to break out at any moment, would
deter capital, lest having placed its
head in the lions mouth, the jaws
might snap together.
But as already intimated, the rail-
roads have been harassed and hound
ed by Gov. Smith and his Railroad
Commission until their managers have
we'll nigh become discouraged How
many capitalists does the News sup
pose would be encouraged to come to
Georgia by Maj. Hanson, of its own
city? What would he tell seekers
after Investment regarding the rail
road situation in Georgia?
1t is the course being pursued by
the administration which is giving a
black eye to prospective investors.
The newspapers are calling the at
tentiOn of the citizens TO that fact in
the hope that the present administra-
ton will be overthrow and a more
safe and sane regime be instituted,
under which capital will be invited,
rather than repealed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
LETTING THE CAT OUT

AS was to be expected, the Albany
Herald disapproves of the comments
of the Times Recorder anent the eff
forts of Albany to play the dog in
the manger," act ill regard to the Cen
trails train, which the road desires to
take off south of Americas.
The Herald makes the point that the
resolution stressed by this paper was
introduced, but did not pass at the
mass meeting. OF course not. Its
introduction was a blunder, as the
leaders we'll knew Hence it was
squelched quickly.
1t is just such side light as the
resolution referred to that shoys I'M
mistakably the true aminus of the
meeting. 1t was not to be expected
that a resolution would be adopted
which would give away the fact that
Albany's principal objection to the
discontinuance of the train was that
it was still to be run to Americas.
No doubt everybody in Albany knows
this to be the real motive for the
mass meeting, excepting perhaps the
editors of the Herald.
Not only was the introduction of
the resolution a mistake, but its pub
LEGATION was enough to let the cat
out of the bag.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
Sticking to the Disagreeable Job
Success Magazine

1t is the man who can stick to the
disagreeable job, do it with energy
and vim, the man who can force him
self to do good work when he does
not feel like doing tin other words,
the man who is master of himself,
who has a great purpose, and who
holds himself to his aim, whether it
is agreeable or disagreeable, whether
he feels like it or does not feel like
it-that wins
1t is easy to do what is agreeable,
to keep at the thing we like and are
enthusiastim about; but it takes real
grit to try to put our whole soul
into that which is distasteful and
against which our nature protests,
but which we are compelled to do for
the sake of others who would suffer
if We did not do it,
To go every morning with a stout
heart and an elastic step, with cour-
age and enthusiasm, to work which
we are not fitted for and were not
intended to do, work against which
our very natures protest. just be-
cause it is our duty, and to keep this
up, year in and year. out, require he
role qualities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
A Business, Not Political, Matter.
Baltimore Sum

We think the President should
have kept out Of his letter to the In
terstate Commerce Commission all
statements indicating animus against
the railroads. He should have struck
out any statements which suggest the
suspicion that the interests of his
party and the prestige of his admin
istration may have inspired his zeal
in behalf of the public, the vitality
interested party" We believe the
people ought to know the truth about
the railroads. 1t stands to reason
that there would not be scores of
thousands of idle cars if the railroad
business were normal. The railroads
suffer as much from depression in
trade as any other industry. We do
not undertake even to estimate the
extent to which their earning capa-
city has diminished since the stagna-
ton of industry and trade began. But
it is we'll known that in the past few
years of railroad prosperity the en-
plOyes Of the railroads prospefed in
proportion to the stockholders. La
Dor and capital found on difficulty in
adjusting the increase in wages in
good timse. AS has already been
shown, the dividends OF some of the
railroads have been reduced Ought
not the railroads and their employees
be able to reach a good understand
ing in season of depression? 1t is
probable that the revenues of some
railroads will not be sufficient for
the payment of prosperity wages.
Whenever that condition prevails la
Dor and capitat should be given the
ODDOrtllnitV tO make a0 adjustment
under the new conditions without
interference from any quarter and
without regard to political consider
alton or party eXigencies.
If there is to be any readjustment
it will be a practical business mat
ter Labor may be called on to
choose between reduction of force
and reduction of wages With a
reduction of wages and shorter
hours for every employee there might
be work for every man now employ
ed by the railroads. These are de-
tails which the practical men in
railroad employment must settle for
themselves in the event that the
question of wage reduction or re-
duction of force becomes acute. 1t
is to be hoped that if the issue is
made it will be met in the proper
spirit on both sides. If the Presi-
dents letter facilitates a settlement
on the lines of common sense and
justice, or if it acts as a determent
of strikes, it will be to that extent
helpful and cOmmendable. But this
is no time to play politics with bust
ness. and any attempt to do so will
prove boomerang.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
CleYeland's Vicissitudes
(Appleton's Magazine)

On March IS a dignified gentleman
of middle age will celebrate his sew
enty-first birthday in Princeton, n.
j. kilograms and letters will come
to him in great numbers. Some time
during the day several hundred stu
dents will march from the university
to pay their yOciferOus respects. In
a thunderous voice they will inquire,
Whats the matter with Grover?"
and the answer, sizzling with en-
thusiasm, will convey to the far hori-
zon the pleasant information that
he's all right" Friends will drop
in to shake his hand and wish him
many happy returns of the day. while
from one end of this broad land to
the other the newspapers will con-
tain detailed reports of how he spent
the afternoon and what kind of duck
or fish he had for dinner
In all these various evidences of
friendly concern you will be con-
scious Of a genuine note of admiring
so1icitude for the most distinguished
private citizen of the world"
1t is needless to say that Grover"
referred to is none other than the
eminent gentleman who in 1885
marched into the White House with
the banners Of victory brayely fly
in the March breeze; who marched
out defeated man in 1883; who
marched back again in 1893 with
more banners of victory, who in 1897
left the White House nobliquy,
leader without q following, and who
now, in 1908, is enshrined in the
hearts of his admiring fellow-coun-
trympn Surely here is q career of
political ups and downs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
THE NAvY's INEFFICIENCY

Commander Sims has told the sell
ate committee on naval affairs, which
is investigating the charges made
against the efficiency of the navy by
Artist Reuterdahl, that the ineffi-
cheney of the sea arm during the
Spanish-American war was dis
grace. He admitted, however, that
changes for the better had been made
since that time. Such praise as came
to this country by the sinking of Adj
miral Cevera's fleet was not deserved
according to the same authority. The
craftsmanship was disgraceful.
Criticisms of the condition at pres
ent were INDUCED in, Commander
Slime declaring that little protection
was offered to the men on battle
ships during gun fire. Danger OF
explosions of magazines was imper-
fectly guarded against.
From the attitude of Chairman Hale
it seems that the committee is pre-
pairing to whitewash the bureau
cracy, but the presence Of Senator
Tillman may block the game. The
Navy Department needs a thorough
overhauling, with the dead timber
cut out, while the charges of the
magazine writer against the battle
ships are being accepted as true in
part at least.
Now is the time to remedy the ills
instead of waiting until a war comes
along and catches the United States
unprepared Both on land and sea
| in the Spanish-American war this
country would have presented a sorry
spectacle had not Spain been ever
more badly handicapped in the same
way. The time is now to institute
| reforms,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-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 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, 1908-03-04

Judge Charlton, of Savannah, asks
in his charge to the grand jury what
part the open saloons have had in
the upbuilding of that or any ather
community He insists that the laws
be not violated by those who have
been an incubus on the progress of
the city. He says that no man can
point to anything which the saloons
have ever done for a city or commun-
ity. It's hard to find an apologist for
the liquor traffic these days in Geor-
gia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Looks like the Constitution got
it in the neck on its last attack
on Hoke Smith. The governors
interview doesn't say what the
Constitution says it said.-Ma-
con News.
If the Atlanta Constitution did not
play rings around the Governor, and
then some, in the recent discussion
it is out of the question to defend the
English language as a medium of ex-
preston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Evidence has been submitted to
President Roosevelt to the effect that
the paper trust is violating the Anti
Sherman law. The paper trust
sounds fiimsy, but it is one of the
toughest of the offenders. Every
newspaper ought to jump on the
creature with both feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

A number of Boston churches are
to be kept heated and open at night
for the reception of the homeless
wanderers of that city. This is a
practical form. of Christianity that
would appeal to Christ himself. The
spectacle of hundreds of millions of
dollars expended on church buildings
for use two or three hours a week is
not very inspiring one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

One of the cars in the New York to
Paris automobile race, it is charged,
was hauled by horses for two days,
by trolley car for a part of another
day, and used the railroad tracks on
other occasions. When France is
reached, why not complete the race
on a steamboat?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Anarchists are getting bold in Chi
cago, two of them having attacked
the chief of police, wounding him and
his son. The chief managed to STAY
one of the anarchists The reason
for the attack is said to be the activ-
ity of the Chicago chief in hunting
down anarchists and breaking up
incendiary meetings. Things have
certainly come to a pretty pass when
anarchists attempt the lives of offfc-
ers of the law. A general deportation
of Emma Goldman and her crowd |
would do good. Fire them out and
keep them out forever. The old world
is cursed with anarchists. Let them
keep the breed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

The Kingston, N, Y, Weekly
Square Dealer has been having many
kinds of trouble in getting it's paper
to the public lately Court injunc-
tons have been used against the pa
per more than once. "Grafters are
beaten" the editor finally announces
on the front page, but on the inside
is the headline More Violence Plan
ned"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon, Biz
mingham, Columbus and
Fort Valley ......... *lO 40 NJ
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and MONTEREY NO 40 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. II 81 p m
from Atlanta and Macon Y OF p m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
lanta and Macon, Birming-
ham and Columbus and
Fort Valley rs 80 m
From Columbus and interme-
date points. TOO p m
From Columbus, and
intermediate points -. I'll 80 a m
From Albany and intermediate
points. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 40 M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Mr.. Dalzall, of Pennsylvania says
the high tariff is what has made the
country great. Really! The next
thing we know the high tariff will be
charged with having secured us in
dependence from Great Britain and
every other blessing of the past cen
fury. If there ever was a golden
calf that was worshipped with blind
alteration it is the tariff fetch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

The Baltimore Sun has a long
editorial headed: Capitol and labor
ought to get together without Mr..
Roosevelt's interference" But sup
pose Roosevelt won't let them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Maryland is in the throes of a pro-
hibition fight that has got the liquor
men scared half out of their boots.
Two thousand Germans went to An
napolis last week and pleaded with
the legislators not to deprive them of
their lifelong beverage They are
willing to have whiskey put on the
dead list if only beer remains to So
lace them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
It Matters About
the

Nothing adds so much to
the attractiveness of a pretty
home as does pretty mating,
and the season approaches
when the sitting room, the
parlor and sleeping rooms as
well should be given their
new spring dressing. From
the standpoint of attractive
ness and sanitation, nothing
equals mating as a floor COW
ering.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

South Carolina is having a hard
time winding up the affairs of the
state dispensary. Alive it was
source of trouble and dead it still
keeps the officials busy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah. *4:4O a II
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1922 a N
Albany, Dothan, Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery -. 1907 p N
F" Macon and Atlanta. .*I:57 p N
Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta .*1O:40pm
For Columbus. .. $500 n
For Columbus and Birming-
ham ..... 49,. 1900 NJ
For Columbus Birmingham,
Via Fort Valley. ... *1O:4Opm
For Albany and Inter. points 10:40 p m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

If Taft does not get the nomination,
there is hope for the Democrats, ac-
cording to the Washington Herald,
which says: IF Rooseyeltism passes,
be prepared for Organism"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

In it's frenzied efforts to hold back
the rising tide in favor of Hon. Joe
Brown for Governor, the Augusta
Herald is hitting below the belt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Cigar factories of Tampa, Fla, were
visited by destructive blaze re-
Gently. Smoking by wholesale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Press headlines tell of a former So
ciety leader of Atlanta wedding Dan
nish Baron Who does Danny pitch
for, anyway?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

NDaily. Except OnIv
with
further nfm
E. HIGHTOWER ericus,G Ga.
JOHN w lBLoUNT, District Agent, Macon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04
Americas, Ga, March 4, 1908.

War with Japan? Wuh, says WI.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Better a day worker than a day
dreamer Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-04

Entered at the postoffice at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-29
AGED MAN SLAIN BY
AUTO OF MILLIONAIRE
Chauffeur Says He Failed to See
Pedestrian in Time to
Avert Accident
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE Gall


SANTA CRUZ, March 2s.-william
Henry Lockhart. aged 81, while re-
turning from services at the Catholic
church last evening about 8 o'clock,
was run over by the touring car of H.
s. DemIng. millionaire president OF the
First national bank of this city. re-
ceiving injuries which resulted in
death shortly after midnight. Leo F..
Draper. Deming's chauffeur, was at the
wheel, going down Pacific avenue
leisureIy. He was blinded by the
bright lights and said he did not see
the aged gentleman. who was crossing
the street Lockhart stepped in front
of the machine just as Draper caught
sight of him.
The car was stopped within suchA a
short space that the rear wheel had
Just passed over the unfortunate mans
body Doctors say that shock caused
death In the main. as the man was
not injured internally. although bruised
considerably. A coroner's jury. after
hearing the evidence. rendered YER
dict as follows:
Death came by the automobile of H.
S. Deming, driven by Leo F. Draper,
and we hold him guiltless as in our
opinion the accident was Unavoidable
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-29
MASS MEETING is HELD
IN RAILWAYS INTEREST
Citizens Hear of New Rolling
Stock for the Ocean
Shore Line
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL


SANTA CRUZ. March 2s.--Tonight
all business houses closed their doors
at 6 o'clock and citizens turned out en-
masse to the Ocean Shore railway
demonstration held in the armory at 8
o'clock. Delegates were met at incon-
ing trains from ali over the county
from WatsonvilIe and San Francisco
with a brass band The mass meeting
was a big success and many speakers
took part, including Lieutenant Gov
ernor Warren r. Porter, Ed White,
C. c. Moore, Rufus Jennings, Mayor
Palmer and others.
ocean Shore officials present at the
meeting were President ]. Downey
Harvey Trahic Manager e. T. KCharl-
ton, Chief Engineer ]. W. Crosby, Di-
rector c. c. Moore fpresident San Fran
cisco chamber of commerce) and Di-
rector Peter Martin.
E. r. Charlton stated that two new
engines had arrived and that other
rolling stock was on the way. Work
is rapidly advancing at this end OF
the road and the working force is to be
largely increased. Watsonville people
are anxious for immediate extension
of the road to the Pajaro valley to
facilitate fruit shipping. President
Harvey will conduct an excursion on
this end of the line Sunday to the big
cement plant and adjoining beaches.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-29
VALLEJO TO COMPROMISE
THE WATER CONTROVERSY
Napa Capitalists Suit to Shut
Off Supply Causes I'm
portant Conference
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL

NAPA, March 2s.-C- Malandrino, a
capitalist of Napa, held cen erence
today with the city trustees and Mayor
Madigan of Vallejo concerning Ma,an-
drino's suit to shut on the water sup
ply of Vallejo and Mare island navy
yard. A compromise proposition was
discussed at length and probably viii
be adopted by the Vallejo officials.
Malandrino owns 1000 acres of land
near Napa. and all of vallejo's water
passes over Malandrino's land on its
way to tho city. Malandrino's attor-
ney offered to give the city Of Vallejo
1so acres Of land in Wild Horse valley
and rs acres in the canyon for 500 acres
Of city land and 81, 500 cash.
The city Of Vallejo Will agree to pay
some consideration. and final action on
the proposed exchange OF land win be
taken Wednesday night. MaIandrino
claims Vallejo has never paid him for
use Of his water rights.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-29
COTTON Will
CASE RESULTS
IN COMPROMISE
Helen Sacher to Receive Quarter
Million Dollars as Share
in the Estate
Mrs. DahIgren's Portion to Be
as Originally Stated in
Millionaire's Will
Miss Catherine Martin Will
Have s25O,OOO According
to the Present Plan
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, March ga
compromise has been reached which
will halt further proceedings in the
famous Cotton will case. 1t is under
stood that, as result of the agree
nlent now being arranged by the at
torneys in the case. Helen Margaret
Beatrice Sacher, the year old great
granddaughter of Mrs. Ellen M. Col
ton, will receive fourth of the lat
ter's fortune, or about $250,000.
Mrs. Caroline Cotton Dahlgren was
left half of the estate. Helen Sacher
was left only $1,000.
The case involved many dramatic
features. among them suicide. a
wrecked bank and the indictment of
two high officials on embezzlement
charges. An effort was made to pro-
bate the will in California. and only
recently it was brought here and filed
for probate after hard fight.
The most recent stage of the case
was the special appeal of Mrs. Dahl
gren to the court of appeals on the
question of Justice Barnard's jurisdic-
ton to frame the issue Of Mrs. Col
toms intestacy.
The terms of the settlement have
not yet been determined These form
the subject of conferences now being
held by attorneys and will be made
public in a few days Under the COM
promise it Is understood Mrs. Dahl
gren will receive half OF the estate,
Miss Sacher q fourth and Miss Cath
crime Martin q fourth
Barclay Henley and Crittenden
Thornton, local attorneys who are In
terested in behalf of Helene Sacher In
the Cotton estate controversy. denied
last night that any settlement of the
estate had been agreed upon. They
stated that so far as they knew no
negotiations looking to such an end
were now under way.