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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

Things are hot in the First. The
Chenille Observer calls on the peo-
pie to slug this political adventurer
Charley Edwards, at the polls" It
certainly wants the statesman in ques-
ton put out of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

"Will the people respond to Hoke
Smith on Thursday" asks the Macon
News. Perhaps, and the response
may not be exactly the sort that is
wanted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

The Savannah Press refers to Con-
gresham Edwards of that district,
as a statesman" And Editor StCv-
all is a student of Georgia history,
too
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

The election returns will tell the
story, which ever way it goes, and
the Times-RecOrder will give the
election returns, promptly and fully
and correctly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

The Savannah Press refers to Gov
Smith as the lion at bay" The
Dublin i'osr in reply says he IS It
lion going aDo = seeking whom he
may Il ~.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

The Journal claims rnat HoFe Will
carry 125 counties. If HOke didn't
know what an awful liar the Journal
is he might feel happy over its pre-
dictions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

Are we going to have a new school
building when the fall term opens?
Or are a number of children going
to be shut out from lack of room?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

all are combined in the modern bath
room, but without the modern system
OF sanitary plumbing the modern bath
room would be an impOssibility.
Therefore when you desire to
equip your house with plumbing of
the right kind go to the right kind
of plumber. c. P. Payne has a
reputation second to none, based on
practical experience and scientific in
telligence. For specifications and es-
Inmates for plumbing, electric wiring,
gas fixtures, roof paints, gutter and
tin work, see
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

The Columbus Ledger believes that
the farm lands are in good shape
now. The state you know, has been
thoroughly stumped
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

After tomorrow the people should
sweep the political debris out of
their minds, settle down to business
and to booming Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03
Americas, Ga, June Bird, 1908

The heat yesterday reminded us of
those hot winds that cut down the
Georgia cotton crop last year
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

A week after it is all over we will
all be wondering what we kicked
up such fuss about anyway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Daily. one. year.. E. :. :. :. $500
Daily, one month E. :. e. =. SOC
Weekly, one year e. E. =. .. ..T.0C
Weekly, six months e. =. =. .. 60c
Address all letters and make remit
lance payable to
THE TIMES-RECORDER,
Americas, G.,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager
c. w. CORNFORTH,
Associate Editor and Assistant
Manager.
]. W. FURLOW, City Editor.
W. 4. DUPREE,
Assistant Business Dept.
Editorial Room Telephone 50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

People who won't take what they
can get are apt to get what they dis
like to take-Chicago News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

One of the great problems of life
is when there is SO little in it how
much less is there out of tn. Y.
Press. 9trN5E
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03

Entered at the postof1ce at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03
The Times-Recorder is the

Official Organ of the City of Americas
Official Organ of Sumter County.
Official Organ of Webster County.
official Organ of Railroad Commits
sion Of Georgia for the Bird Congress
siOnal District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-03
ON YOUR MONEY
Are your funds earning this
amount?

If not, or if you live in a town where
there is no bank, or where less than
4 per cent interest is paid on Savings,
start an account with our Savings
Department and get per cent inter
est.
Come here today, make a deposit of
dollar or more, and get a pocket
Savings Bank to help save the small
amounts.
Total Resources $500. 000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
Ward And O'NeiU Tilt
In Joust of Angry Words

What was supposed to have been a quiet
committee meeting of the City Council
members yesterday seems to have stirred
up dust of the old type, seems to haNs
been full of the fire of ancient history, and
hailed back to the day when charges and
counter-charges We're common occur
rences in the council chamber.
1t happened that at that minute only
city officials were present, and it was
to have been smoothed over like sweet
milk, but the elevator boy let the cat
out of the bag.
Mayor Ward and John w. O'Nelll had u
word war which very near came to blows
Faces were stuck close to each other and
tongues flashing fire singed eyebrows,
making things interesting for a few
minutes.
When Mayor Ward was asked about
the difficulty he admitted that one had
occurred but refused to give the particu-
lars. Mr.. O'Neill was not inclined to dis
cuss the matter, but from what could be
gathered it seems that the difficulty arose
over the adoption by the finance commit
tee of resolution selling the sewer bonds
to the Birmingham banks. Mr.. O'Neill
was against the sale, claiming it to be
without competitive bids, and in the dis
cusslon he recalled the manner of hand
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
=. HIS GOODS CHARGED.
Police Looking for Woman Wearing
Merry Widow Hat and Silk Waist.

Tuesday afternoon a beautiful woman,
wearing a merry widow hat, silk shirt
waist and having a small scar on her up
per lip, succeeded in purchasing some
goods from the Ferd Marx company, hav-
ing them charged to Mrs. w. II. Mer-
rift" Thus ran a letter received at the
police headquarters yesterday.
Although the police have been making
a diligent search for the woman described
above, they have not as yet found any
trace She is said to have tried the same
plan on another dry goods store in the
city, but was unsuccessful in her attempt.
She walked into the Ferd Marx store
and after spending some time in looking
over the goods, made her purchases and
said to the clerk: Charge these to Mrs
w. H. Merritt, please" The salesman
thinking it all right, granted her request.
Later Mrs. Merritt was communicated
with and she declared that she was abso-
lutely ignorant of the entire affair and
had not purchased the goods mentioned.
The police were notified and they are now
on the lookout for a woman wearing a
merry widow hat, silk waist, and hav-
ing a scar upon her upper lip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
VETERANS WILL
DANCE A GERMAN

The committee for the ball of the
Confederate reunion has been indus
triously at work for the past week, and
is ready with number of pleasant
surprises.
Chairman Hill Ferguson stated yes
terday that the veterans themselves
will not be left out of the floor honors
as has hitherto been the rule.
After the grand march, the commit
tee has arranged so that 300 picked
veterans will enter the dance hall, find
their previous 1y arranged partners
among the sponsors, and be led through
number of intricate figures
The sponsors will be assigned to let
tered booths, where their partners for
the various dances can find them The
Hippodrome will be gaily decorated in
original effects.
The information and reception com
mlttees of the reunion held meetings
yesterday morning. 1t was decided to
cover the city with information bu-
reaus so that all questions of visitors
and veterans may be quickly answered.
The reception committee is naming sub
committees to meet all trains and as
sist tho homes committee in it's arduous
work.
A letter was received from General
Mickle to the effect that he will ar
rive In Birmingham Monday, and Gen
eral Cabell, the head of the veterans,
on the following day.
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ling the recent $4,000 borrowed to tide
over the city's difficulties claiming that
Birmingham paid nearly per cent on
the money, and he also made some gen
eral remarks tending to show that the in
terests of Birmingham are not being
watched as is proper and that ill-adyised
actions are being taken.
Mayor Ward then explained that the
money had been borrowed at III per cent,
and brought to Birmingham, where it
was deposited at per cent. He then pro-
ceeded to inform Mr.. O'Neill that Mr..
O'Nell was the only clog in the alder
manic wheel, that he used every oppor-
tunity for stage play, that he was a
stumbling block in the way of legislation,
a selfish politician, and that two more
years of him would lose money for the
city, and II was time for him to get out
of the way ana let other aldermen do
what they can for the public good Even
warmer words than these followed.
Alderman O'Neill declared that he was
there to watch the citys and the people S
interests, and if in doing all he could Tor
Birmingham he was becoming politician,
he was content to be a politician.
At this point President Parker inter
fered with a motion to sell the bonds
ard the discussion dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
VETERANS ACCORD
HONOR TO DAVIS
Celebration of One Hundredth
Birthday Of Great Chieftain
CAMP HARDEE'S OFFICERS
Ensley Camp Joins in Celebration.
Some Touching Tributes-Miss
Tsrdy Presents Flag to
camp-Poem Read.

In memory of the great and only Presi-
ident of the Confederacy, Camp Hardee.
assisted oy the Ensley camp. the Sons
and the Daughters of the district. with
their best orators and their 1indest
words, met yesterday in Cable hall 10
nonor the name of Jefferson Davis.
The occasion was the celebration of the
Tooth birthday of the deceased President.
Opening with prayer by Dr. NJ. II.
Wells, chaplain of the camp, the pro-
gramme included some eloquent adj
dresses. Music consumed the intervening
time, the vocalists being Miss Eta Hager
of Texas and Mrs. Oscar GLADDEN..
Judge N. B. Feagin, in a brief and in
teresting manner recalled the history of
Davis, his accomplishments as he moved
on year by year, the strength and won
derful power of his character Mrs. Chap
pell Cory spoke on behalf of the Daugh-
tiers. Her words were full of pathos and
revealed the warm devotion for the dead
commander which fingers with the
Daughters of the Confederacy. Prof II.
P. Burruss and r. n. Rhodes made short
and interesting talks.
There followed a very pretty little cere-
mony. Miss Mary Tardy, sponsor of
Camp Hardee. accompanied by her maids
of honor the Messes Ewing and Warton.
presented flag to the camp. In handing
it to the commandant Miss Tardy quoted
the following original lines:
Veterans, l bring you back your own,
The flag you love so we'll,
For which you bravely fought and bled
And countless thousands fell.
| That flag was tattered old and torn,
This one is bright and new,
! But never a flag in heaven or earth
VIII mean SO much to you.
/ That, stood for faith and hope and trust
And principal true and strong:
This stands for memory, still undim'd,
Though the years be drear and long.f
The smile of peace is DER our land,
Our hearts are glad and free,
But We'll rally again round the dear old
flag,
With the men of Camp Hardee.
Commander Oxford accepted the flag
with a few fitting remarks, expressing
the thanks of the camp whereupon he
called the formal meeting of Camp Har-
dee to order and proceeded with the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year. with
this result.
j. F. Mclaughlin. commander
Capt John G. Smith, first lieutenant
commander.
w. A. Graham, second lieutenant COM
mander.
T. A. Hamilton, third lieutenant COM
mander.
j. L. Darby. adjutant.
Sam Will John, treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
THE FIRST TASTE.
Learned to Drink Coffee When Baby

If parents realized the fact that coffee
contains a rug-caffelne-whch is es-
peclally harmful to children. they would
doubtless hesitate before giving the babies
coffee to drink.
when I was a child In my mothers
arms and first began to nibble things at
the table. mother used to give me sips of
coffee. AS my parents used coffee exclu-
sively at meals | never knew there was
anything to drink but coffee and water
and so | contracted the coffee habit
early. | remember when quite young the
continual use of coffee so affected my pa
rents that they tried roasting wheat and
barley. then ground 1t in the coffee MIL,
as a substitute for coffee.
But it did not taste right and they
went back to coffee again. That was
long before Postum was ever heard Of
I continued to use ceffee until I was q.
and when / got into office work began
to have nervous spells. Especially after
breakfast I was nervous I could
scarcely attend to my correspondence
AT night, after having coffee for
supper. I could hardly sleep and on ris-
ing in the morning would feel weak and
nervous.
"A friend persuaded me to try Postum.
MY wife and | did not like it at first
but later when boiled good and strong II
was fine. Now we would not give up
Postum for the best coffee we ever
tasted.
81 can now get good sleep, am free
from nervousness and headaches. rec
ommend Postum to all coffee drinkers
There's a Reason
Name given by Postum Co... Battle
Creek. Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
ville.' in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
ST. PAUL'S PICNIC.
Sunday School Children and Adults
Have Delightful Outing.

st. Paul's annual picnic was held yester-
day at Germania park and was a delight
full success. Between 500 and 600 children
attended, and the crowd of men and
women was also very large.
The GROWING of the May Queen. Miss
Julia White, and her King, Leonard
Barker, was a picturesque event The
king and queens retinue formed a nu-
merous party, and it required a tally-ho
and two automobiles to convey the young
merry makers to the park.
The. coronation ceremony took place
about noon. The amusements In the aft
ernoon consisted of games and dancing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
cunard company's New Bonds.

New York. June 3-The announcement
from London yesterday that the Cunard
Steamship company will issue debenture
stock to the extent of about 100000 has
given rise to a report that the company
has decided to build new steamer to beat
the Mauretania and Lusitania. The Gu
nard company announced that the new
issue of stock is to provide new tonnage
but Vernon H. Brown, New York agent
of the Cunard line, said today that he had
no knowledge of an intention to build a
faster Ship
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
SERMON TO VETERANS.
North Birmingham Will Provide Lunch
for Visitors Next Sunday.

Next Sunday at II a. M at the twenty
first Avenue Methodist church the Rev.
l.. F.. Written will preach sermon IN
the interest of the Confederate Veterans.
ell of whom will be welcomed and pro-
ylded with lunches by the citizens and
members of the church. a.
Grand Army of the Republic men VII
also be cordially greeted and provided
for. Last Sunday in Sandusky, o., they
decorated the graves OF Confederate
soldiers, showing they have lost all the
bitterness of war. Camp Hardee VIII attend
these services next Sunday in body. he
served seats will be provided and every
thing done for the heroes to make them
happy and comfortable.
1t promises to be pleasant and profit
able service. Take North Birmingham
cars from Twenty-first avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
Neoro Stabs His Wife.

Tom Hayden, a negro, became involved
in a quarrel with his wife YESTERDAY
morning and stabbed her. The fight oc-
Cured at the home of the couple. which
is on Avenue and Twenty-third street.
Hayden left the house Immediately after
the ARRAY. but was later caught and
safely lodged in the city jail. The
woman was not seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
REUNION CHORUS REHEARSALS.
Children This Afternoon and Adults
Tonight.

There will be full rehearsal of the
children's chorus for the reunion at the
Hippodrome this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
Fully 500 children are needed and Philip
Memoli the musical director, urges par
ents to take an interest in the matter and
see that children who can sing be on hand
this afternoon.
The large mixed chorus will have a re-
hearsal at Cable hall tonight at s o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
FOR SALE.

260 acres fine oak timber lands: more
timber near property accessible; three
tenant houses; $1,000 feet daily capacity
sawmill, lathmill, edger, cut-off saw.
all in operation; four three-yoke oxen,
drays, etc.; "a miles railroad. Blount
county, Alabama. Will sell cheap tor
cash or make terms.
MORGAN LUMBER CO.,
Warrior, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
Bombs Found in a House,

Baku, June 3.-Thirty bombs, a large
quantity of explosives and a collection of
arms and ammunition were discovered in
the house of Swede named Wurten.
The inmates of the house resisted the ef-
forts of the authorities to search 1t, and
a lodger was killed and Wurten's wife
and daughter were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

has cured people after other remedies
had failed. Try a bottle today for
Poor Appetite, Sour Risines, indiges-
ton, Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Liver
Troubles and Malaria, Fever and Aaue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 3.-Forecast: Ala
hama and Mississippi partly cloudy
Thursday and Friday, with occasional
showers in the interior; light to fresh
south winds
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
BABY Cyclone Ragged In
Heart of City Yesterday

An infant cyclone struck Birmingham
about o'clock yesterday afternoon, but
beyond a few shattered windows, split
awnings, smashed chicken coops and the
like, no damage was done.
First avenue and Twentieth street pre-
sented the most unique scene. the occur
renee bordering on the phenomenal. This
little tornado was truly a Birmingham
one, for it selected this corner, the heart
of the city, for it's gathering place. The
wind came from four directions, all four
winds meeting at this juncture.
The result was quite a revelation to
those who had never seen anything Dor
dering on a cyclone. AS the four winds
met the force of compact sent them
shooting into the air in spiral or cork
screw fashion. A great cloud of dust,
paper, shreds of awnings, boxes, bits of
wood and other things hid the sky, many
of them being carried extremely high.
A few minutes later there was a heavy
shower of rain lasting several minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04


those who had never seen anything Dor.
met the force of compact sent them
shooting into the air in spiral or cork
screw fashion. A great cloud of dust
paper, shreds of awnings, boxes, bits OF
wood and other things hid the sky, many
of them being carried extremely high
A few minutes later there was a heavy
shower of rain lasting several minutes.
........s..sss...........
for time lost while disabled be allowed
That the petition of Charles and John
Myer for refund of s25 of forfeited bond
be allowed.
That K. D. Manropodiz be refunded Sit
on account of fine of s25.
That the Humane society be granted 81;
per month.
That the salary of Harry Burn, in
spector of gas and meters be fixed at $12,
per month; that said salary begin June
1, 1908.
That the attached bill of John NJ
Wright be referred to the city attorney
and street commissioner.
That the attached bid of the First Ma
tional bank and the Peoples Savings Bank
and Trust company for the s400, 900 sewer
bond issue be accepted.
Alderman O'Neill voted mo- on the
above recommendation and sighted these
reasons for same:
Because there was no competition in
bids for the issue of ZOO sewer bonds.
Because the city gives Henry B. Gray,
representing the Peoples Trust and Saw
ings bank, and the First National bank
option bonds without cost, with priv
ilege of the board of directors of those
banks to accept or reject the proposition
by September l. 1908, and keeps the city
from receiving bids from other parties.
1T makes it compulsory on the city
sue in the Peoples Trust and Savings
bank and the First National bank with
out interest the average balance,
which is estimated to be a loss to the
city of $4,000 year. They now get per
cent on average balance"
That the attached ordinance providing
for the bills and pay rolls be adopted.
That chief of the fire department be al
lowed not exceeding the sum of 800 for
the purpose of decorating the fire appara-
tus for floral parade during the Confede-
rate reunion.
That the contract with Loveman, Jo-
seph & Loeb for decorating the city hall
cn account of Confederate reunion he
confirmed; viz, s147.
That the following resolution be adopt
ed:
Be 1t Resolved, by the City Council Of
Birmingham as follows
That the city attorney be and he IS
Hereby instructed to take such measures
in law or in equity or both, as may oe
necessary or advisable in order to pre-
vent the sale or other disposal of water
works bonds by the town of North
birmingham in as much as it is claimed
that the same will be charged against
tie city of Birmingham after October l.,
1868.
Judiciary Committee.
Present-Aldermen Fulghum, O'Nell.
Gregg, Heidi, Moore.
Acknowledgement Gunn Forney.
Aldermen Fulghum, chairman of the
judiciary committee, submitted the fol-
lowing report:
The judiciary committee recommends
that ordinances ITO regulate the use Of
the City Hall by the Alabama National
Guard be adopted"
That the fine of o. w. Freeman be re-
&c ,,o onl,
That the attached amendments to the
license schedule be adopted.
That the attached ordinance ITO regu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04

The force of the wind was shown by a
heavy plank being blown through the
air from the Air Dome theatre be-
twNan the postoffice and Southern Bell
Telephone building, to Second avenue A
heavy piece Of cornice was picked up on
Third avenue, carried completely over the
postoffice and dropped at the edge of
the sidewalk on Second avenue. In its
descent it narrowly missed landing upon
the head of a young lady.
In the vicinity of Oxmoor, things were
blown about. A Louisville and Nashville
passenger train while passing through
the wind near this point had several will
dows blown out. No other damage was
reported.
The back yards were the places where
the wind had the most fun, however. All
of the loose paraphernalia lying around
was slammed about, chicken coops and
the newly purchased garbage cans ap-
pearing to have fascination for the en-
ergetic wind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-06-04
IRIS Good NEWS
TO THE SICK

To learn that they can soon be made
we'll and robust again, but it is abso-
lutely necessary for you to stop exper.
imenting and stick to the Bitters. We
have hundreds of voluntary letters to
nroYe that