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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
THAW GETS VERDICT
OF mot GUILTY"
Plea of Insanity Lands Him
in Asylum.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-(SpeciaD- y
The jury in the Harry K Thaw case
brought in a verdict shortly before
noon today of not guilty. The find
ing was reached on the theory that
Thaw was mentally irresponsible at
the time he killed Stanford White in
the Madison Square roof garden "On
the ground of the defendant in
sanity at the time of the commission
of the acts in the Indictment" was
the way the jury framed it up.
The verdict does not release Thaw
who will be committed to the Matte
wan asylum for the criminally in
sane. The legal theory is that he is
still insane, and until a commission
declares that he is sane, he will be
kept at the asylum. 1t is not likely
that his confinement there will be of
extended duration
The verdict was received with de-
monstrations of approval by the
crowds in and around the court
house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MANY PULPITS OF CITY
WILL BE[FILLED TO-DAY
Sermons of interest in
Churches.

Today, the first Sabbath of the new
month, will be one of genial sum
shine, bright and balmy withal, and
the attendance at the churches Will
doubtless be large, as it should
At Calvary Episcopal church there
will be holy communion at II o'clock
evening prayer at 7:30, the rector,
Rev. ]. B. Lawrence, officiating.
Rev. Bascom Anthony has recover
ed from recent illness and will preach
at First Methodist church at usual
hours, morning and night
At Furlow Lawn Baptist the pas
tor, Rev. R. L. Bivins, will preach
this morning upon "How it was
DONE" while tonight his text will be
Unity of the Faith"
Rev o. P. Gilbert will fill his pull
pit at First Baptis church today,
both morning and evening.
The regular services of the Church
of the Redeemer will be held today.
The pastor will preach this morning
on Everyday Universalism," and
again tonight.
AT First Church of Christ, Scien-
tist, the sermon subject for this
morning, II o'clock, will be Love -
Golden text: "He that loveth not,
knoweth not God, for God is Love"
Owing to the continued illness of
the pastor, Rev. J. L. Irwin, there
will be no services at the Presbyter-
ian church today, morning or night.
Sunday school at the usual hour.
There will be services at the Cath
olic church this morning, Rev. FIR.
Reich officiating as usual.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MONEY RAISING SALE
Of
G. S. GARDNER, 2O7 ForsythSt.

YES that's what it is. have large stock goods and
am going to convert large block them into CASH
My profits have made from goods already sold and
am going to cut the price ofmy deeply that
you will know am in earnest
have the goods, YOU have the money It's an invest
ment SALE EVENT you can't all the goods you purchase
in the next few weeks they keep you big
Prices and reductions just as advertised NV entire
stock of $4,000 worthOf Clothing Dry Goods Shoes Hats
ETC. is included.
ask that and see for yourself and if bar
gains not represented DON'T WANT YOU TO BUY.
dissatisfied customer advertisement DON'T WANT
Here Are A Few Of The Bargains:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MISS TIMING TO TALK
TODAY TO TEMPLARS
Noted Lecturer on Temper
anCe Here.

Miss Christine ,TinIing, the wide
ly known English temperance work
er, arrived in Americus yesterday for
a visit of three days, and while here
is the guest of the local w. G. T. U.
Miss Tinling was met by commit
tee of ladies of the w. c. T. u and es-
corted to the hospitable residence of
Mrs. G. A. D. Hawkins on College
street A reception followed in the
afternoon, many ladies calling to meet
the distinguished lecturer. This
morning, at the Sunday school hour,
Miss Tinling will address the child
ren at First Baptist church, and at
$3.50 this afternoon general meeting
will be held at the Presbyterian ad-
dressed by this lady. On Monday
night Miss Timing will address an
audience at First Methodist, to which
the public is invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
TRAIN OF COTTON DID
NOT COME TO CITY
Bridge Over Greek Washed,
Away.

Americus warehouse receipts were
cut temporarily thirty bales cotton
yesterday as the result of the tor
rental rain the night before, which
washed the road and took away a
portion of at least one country bridge
that over Muckalee creek six miles
below the city. Mr.. w. E. Mitchell
started to town with a wagon train,
bringing thirty bales cotton, but was
forced to turn back and abandon the
trip or else make wide detour via
Plains, where the roads are always
excellent. The rain was the most
severe that has fallen here within a
year, doing considerable damage not
only to roads and bridges but to
ploughed fields as we'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
SOLDIER BOYS GOING IN
CAMP IN FULLIFORCE
Light Infantry of AmeriCuS
Going.

Americus Light Infantrymen are
greatly interested just now in the
early assignment of State troops to
various places of encampment, and
are eager to learn whether Company
l., Fourth Georgia, will go to Chick
amauga or again to Fort Screven.
The Americus command went to
the coast last summer, and would
doubtless prefer Chickamauga Park
as change this year.
Two battalions-one of the Third
regiment and one of the Fourth
will go into camps at Savannah in
May with the coast artillery, while
the First regiment will go to Chicka-
mauga on the pay of the government.
The other troops, consisting of the
End regiment and 5th calvary, will
go into camps at Chickamauga, ex-
penses to be paid by the State.
The encampment of the State troops
referred to is not yet definitely set
tied, but it is the opinion of military
men just now.
The cavalry troops throughout the
gulf States will also participate in
maneuvers at Chickamauga, prohab-
ly about August 1st.
The encampment at Chickamauga
will be larger this year than ever
before in the history of the post.
1t is reported that in addition to
the Department of the Gulf embrac-
ing all he territory south of North
Carolina and east Of the Mississippi,
the Department of the East, reach
ing as far as New York, will be in
cluded in the camp there.
There are eight of these army posts
where encampments will be held
during the year. If the Department
of tn Gulf and of the East come to-
gether at Chickamauga several thou
sand soldiers will be sheltered at
this historic park.
An assignment to Chickamauga will
suit the Americus soldier boys, who
hope to again go there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
AMERICUS is AFTER A
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Movement is Started to
That End.

Americus wants Carnegie Library
in fact, has wanted one for some
time, and the supreme effort to that
end will doubtless be made shortly.
Quite recently several prominent cit
izens of Americus have undertaken
the task of securing a Carnegie Lii
brary, and the movement meets with
popular favor. 1t is proposed to Sc
cure a building costing $4,000, and
an effort is being made to interest the
City Council to the end of securing
the required municipal support The
Public Library here owns already val
liable building lot in the business dis
trict, and in the event a Carnegie Lii
brary is secured this property might
be utilized as the site therefor. Citi-
zens are confident of ultimate sue
cess
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
CAMP SUMTER IS GOING
TO MEET ON TUESDAY
Addresses of interest by
Veterans.

Camp Sumter 642, United Confeder-
ate Veterans, will hold its monthly
meeting Tuesday morning, and Com
mander H. T. Davenport hopes for a
full attendance of the soldiers of
the sixties" and the sons of veterans,
who are always invited to meet with
the camp. Aside from the regular
order of business there will be sew
eral short addresses upon this occa-
sion. Mr. w. A. Wilson will thus
represent the veterans in brief talk,
while Mr. J. B. Hudson, representing
the sons of veterans, will likewise en-
tertain the assemblage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
LADIES MADE A SUCCESS
AGAIN OF EXCHANGE

The Ladies of the kindergarten
Association conducted their "ex-
change" again yesterday and scored
another success in the sale of cakes,
candies, salads and fancy articles,
having been accorded a liberal pat
ronage On Friday evening next the
Association will have a benefit per-
formance of the moving picture show,
giving away the handsome doll and
ball promised last Friday, when rain
rendered a postponement necessary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MISS SPFER is CHOSEN
AS NEW LIBRARIAN
To Succeed Miss West.
brook, Resigned.

Miss Bicey Westbrook. who far a
year or two past has discharged most
satisfactorily the duties of librarian
at the Americus Library, has resign
ed that position, and yesterday left
for Macon, where she will enter the
city hospital to study as trained nurse.
The board of directors of the Library
Association yesterday elected Miss
Carrie Speer to the vacancy, as she
is already quite familiar with the res
ponsible duties of the position, and
most efficient withal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MRS. WILLIAMS is DEAD
AT HOME IN PLAINS

Mr.. Fannie Williams died Satur-
day morning at her home in Plains,
the end coming after an illness of
some length. While the announce
ment of the death of this most esti-
mable lady was not wholly unexpect-
ed it carried keenest sorrow to the
hearts of many who through life had
loved her and valued her warm and
sincere friendship Mrs Williams
was the sister of Mrs. F. w. Griffin
of Americus, and is survived by three
sons and two daughters. The fun
eraI services will be held today at
Magnolia Cemetery smear her home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
AUTOS ARE BOUGHT BY
TWO CITIZENS HERE

Two handsome electric automobiles
are soon to be added to the number
that now course through Americus'
streets. Mr.. F. P Harold has
purchased for Mrs. Harold hand
some Columbia machine, while Mr..
j. H. Hagerty, general manager for
the Americus Railway & Light Co.,
has bought an electric National. The
automobiles are covered vehicles and
the best of their kind They are ex-
pected to arrive here some time next
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
THE FIRST GUN FIRED
IN CAMP PAIGN OF 1908
MIR. James R. Williams a
Candidate.

In announcing this morning his
candidacy for the Office of solicitor
general of the Southwestern judicial
circuit Col James r. Williams fires
the first gun of the political cam
paign in Sumter. For some time it
has been known among the friends of
this genial gentleman that he would
be in the race for this important Of
fee, and his formal announcement
will now permit his friends to go ac-
lively to work in his behalf. Mr.. Will
liams is a prominent member of the
Americus bar and would we'll adorn
any position to which he might as
pire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
DEPOSITS NEW YORK
BANKS INCREASE
Weekly Statement Shows
Reserves Strengthened.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-(SpeciaD =
The statement of the clearing house
banks for the week shows the fol-
lowing changes;
Reserves, increase $3,462,225.
Deposits, increase 81, ,333,500
Loans, decrease $1,783,600
Legal tender, decrease $1,600,300
Circulation, decrease $789,600
Specie, increase 1886, 900
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MEETING OF BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND LADIES
At Hospital on Tuesday
Evening.

The annual meeting of the board of
directors of the Americus Hospital,
members of the Hospital Associa-
ton and the Ladies Auxiliary, will be
held jointly on Tuesday evening at
s o'clock in the parlors of the Hospi-
tai. This is the date of annual cleo
ton of directors and other officers
governing the Hospital, and full
attendance of all interested in the
success of this institution is earnest
ly desired. Several matters of impor-
tance looking to the future of the
Hospital will be discussed at this
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
MIR COHEN NOW OCCUPIES
HIS STORE ON LAMAR

Mr.. Aaron Cohen, who for a num-
Der of years has had a branch store
on the Byne block, has removed the
entire stock of drygoods there to his
own store, 81 Lamar street, where
he has a handsome display. He will
continue, however, his other store on
Cotton avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
DIR. CATO is SURGEON
HERE OF BOTH ROADS

DR.. Robert E. Cato of Americus
was yesterday appointed surgeon at
Americus for the Seaboard Railway.
DR.. Cato has for several years past
been the surgeon of the Central Rail-
way here, and now represents both
lines in that capacity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-02
ETHICS OF ENGRAVING

Engraving a matter conjecture
you uncertainty with
satisfactory order here insures
the engraving-style and form.
Our stationery nexhbion let us show you
samples which send
free J. P Manufacturers of Wedding
Stationery, AZ Whitehall Atlanta
New-York tribune., 1908-11-29
MR.. TAFT TO PRESIDE.
Meetings of Conservation Commits
sion and Other Bodies Nert Week.
IFrorn The Tribune Bureau. !

From Tribune Bureau.J
washington. Nov. 2S.-TTo national conventions.
two national commissions and a national council
Of commerce will gather IN Washington in the Sec
ond week Of December. The most important meet
ing OF the week will be that of the Conservation
Commission. Presdent-eect Taft will preside over
a public meeting under the auspices OF this organi
zation December s. and President Roosevelt will
make an address. A more Of Governors
will be there and these. added to the long list of
prominent scientists and others who to appear
will make the gathering nearly important the
White House conference, which began the work
The Conservation Commission. appointed by Mr.
Roosevelt, serves without pay and great pressure
will be brought to bear on Congress to obtain an
appropriation for the work to be done
The Southern Commercial Congress meets for a
days session December Z: the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress will meet on Decem-
Der 9, and, after two days session, will join hands
with the Conservation Commission, and Decem-
Der 10 Secretary Straus will convene the National
Council of Commerce The Presidents Country
Life Commission. created for the purpose Of sug-
gesting methods Of making the agriculturist's life
agreeable and useful, completes the list of inn
portant gatherings to be held in the week
New-York tribune., 1908-11-29
MUST PASS CENSUS BILL.
Senator Long Emphasizes Need of
Speed4 Action.
LFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington. Nov. 2S.-"The census bill must
be passed during the short session of Congress
or We'll not be able to count noses in 1910,"
said Senator Long, Of Kansas, to-day. Mr.. Long
is chairman of the Census Committee, and has
come to Washington to do the preliminary
work that when the lawmakers meet there
need be delay in the preparation Of the
ure.
In order to take the census we must have the
machinery" continued Senator Long. 'tand that
will be provided by the bill An army Of emu
merators. clerks. card punchers, cornputers and
statisticians will have to be employed. OF
course. have the skeleton Of the organiza-
ton in the permanent census. but only suf
fcient force is employed there to get out the
reports in various industries from time to time
There is no opposition TO the Dill to speak of
and there is why it should not be
passed as soon the appropriations out of
the way"
Speaking Of his own defeat at the primary.
which cost him the nomination and, conse-
ouently his seat in the Senate, Senator Long
said that Democratic votes his undoing.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-29
Mr.. TAFT DINNER HOST.
Entertains Woodruf, Parsons and
Sheffield at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs. Va, Nov 2s-President-eect Taft
entertained at dinner tonight Mr.. and Mrs Timothy
L. Woodruff Representative and Mrs. Herbert Par
sons and James r. Sheffield. all OF New York. The
conference on New York political affairs which
Mr.. Woodruff osns here TO have with Mr. Taft has
not been held but doubtless will take place TO-
morrow.
Senator Warner, of Missouri, who was chairman
of the committee which informed Judge Taft of his
nomination. stopped here to-day on his way TO
Washington extend in person his congratula-
tions on election The Senator assured Mr.. Taft
that Missouri behind him in public sentiment
on thorough tariff revision.
A message from Booker T. Washington was
brought TO Mr.. Taft to-day by Enrnet Scott urging
the President-ee deliver address time
in February before meeting to be held IN New
York TO raise funds for the Tusl<egee Institute
The invitation will be considered.
Oklahoma came forward to-day with q huge tur-
key sent the Presidentelect for his Thanksgiving
dinner but delayed I'm transit II will be served
later
Mrs William H. Taft who spent Thanksgiving
Day in New York. is expected TO arrive here TO
morrow.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-29
BRUIN WENT FOR BRYAN.
Coat Torn, but Nebrashara Escapes
Animal He Had Shot.
rBy Telegraph 10 The Trfoune-l

Galveston Nov. ga message from Chihua-
hua Mexico, sayss that ". ]. Bryan had
G narrow escape from g. death hug by hear
which he was trying TO kill in the mountains
about sixty miles from that city yesterday.
With q party of hunters, Of which Governor
Reyes OF the State Of Coahuila- was MEMBER
Nj Bryan is credited with having killed three
bears although he says other members Of the
party were IN at the death OF the animals
III. BRYAN had shot at big bear and saw
him stagger q few feet and fall as II dead. he
went up TO the PROSTATE bear, when the animal
which was badly wounded, grabbed at Mr.
Bryan. and his claws scraped the hunters body.
tearing the heavy coat into shreds-
Mr. Bryan leaped out Of reach as the bear
attempted to rise and attack him, and the at
tack was checked by other members OF the
party who came up and shot the bear to death
NJ Bryan did not appear to realize his dan
ger. saying 81 his own careless judgment
that prompted him TO close in on the animal.
which he SAYS was fatally wounded before he
went TO touch him
New-York tribune., 1908-11-29

-s.g,rs Reservoir suffered little last month. but
=. ,s doxn 81 feet, and in September it was
o,tv 10 feet below the spillway. Muscoot is
80 en6 has been since q month ago. when II
,-ss decided 10 keep il that way. In September
IS u feet below the spilIway. The Depart
--sn. IF Water Supply. Gas and Electricity rec
-. sbovv g steady fall in the quantity OF water
a. -.,-eee since last May, when it was $1,000
a1onoo gallons In September it totalled Co.
o1oono cla. in October 52OO0Oo0.Oo0. and now it
= 80, IL COO 600 % gallons. The big Gro
=. ..fu shows the water sparklingly clear, and
- ~ the other reservoirs. except in the reaches
a, estimated that the Croton contains 22.OOO-
oonnoo sailons which volume will be main
+.ined as lcng as possible
-7. Rosrd Of Health passed a resolution re-
II ~aIB for filtration st the earliest pos
..,I. +fr,e The resolution was sent down to the
zoer5 Of Water Supply, Gas and Electricatg'
snd the Commissioner, John H OBrien' aho his
-L,.. engineer. I NJ De Varona, have been go
,,e over the filtration plans for Jerome Park
Eese-yoir. and an effort will be made to get
-,scial consideration on the appropriation Of
e 9nnnGaa for the work The experiments made
bv M De yarona resulted in the selection OF
= system which was regarded IS the most avail
shle and successful proposed It was necessary
70 have the experimental plant removed last
spring because Of lack Of money, but MI. be
varona says that the adaptsoility OF the sys-
ten had been established
Dr. Darlington, the Health Commissioner, Is
carefully watching the condition OF the supply
and says while there is no danger at present
snv source of contagtou would be an exceptional
menace at this time. DR.. Darlington says that
safety lies in keeping the big Croton as fun IS
possible. The water when analyzeo last hao
slight narshy taste. but otherwise is up to the
standard
one Of the Health Department physicians said
yesterday that II the winter should be one Of
n-nlonged low temperature the supply OF water
would steadi]r be diminished until the regular
iste winter and early spring thaw. In former
wears the snow and rain fall have been sufnclent
70 repleuish the Croton supply to large ex-
tent A filtration plant. Il is said would re-
mcve al danger accruing from conditions such
as are existing al present.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-29
WATER SUPPLY LOW
CONTINUATION FEARED.
Dnonth Reduces Croton Reservoir
LimitS-FItration Urged.

when the drouth in the Croton watershed
x.s giving much concern to the city in the lat
t,- part CT September there in the reser-
ro.rs shout 60.0Oo.0oo0o6 gallons Of water.
7ssre is now less than 44.ooo0oo.oo0 gallons.
sn6 this IS being drained at the rate Of over
enoooo0o0 gallons a day On September 25 1t
,ss estimated that the supply would last 175
dsys If there addition 20 it from rain or
che springs. That has been cut down to 100
sars reckoning the daily Use as 340.000000
~tich is computed the average consumed
The policy Of keeping the new Croton Reservoir
az nearly full as possible TO avoid stasnation in
the far reaches has been continued, but the big
plsce has one and one-haf foot less water in
II than in September. the supply being nine and
oue-half feet below the spillway.
The reduction Of the water supply in one
-.onth is shown by the following table, the
number Of feet marking the water level below
the spiIlway: