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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
GIRLS LOVE. WAS
TOO STRENUOUS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IL
(SpeciaD Does writing love letters
calling names, throwing a powder puff
in the chosen ones face and hitting
him over the head with a hand bag
constitute violent love? That was the
question which jury was called upon
to decide in Quarter Sessions Court
yesterday.
John H. Irwin believes the above
mentioned love-making on the part of
Margaret Phillips was rather siren
uous, in fact violent enough to consti-
tute assault and battery, upon which
charge he had the woman arrest
ed
She wrote me letters for five or
six years." declared Irwin in court
yesterday, and when 1 paid no at
tention to her and tried to get her
to leave me alone she called me
names, threw a powder puff in my
face and tried to beat me over the
head with a hand bag at Front and
Berks Streets
well, he wrote me letters, too,' .
said Miss Phillips in her own defense.
Was there any love-making in the
letters he sent your was asked her.
you bet there wasn't" the woman
replied. He was very discourteous.
The jury acquitted Miss Phillips of
the assault and battery charge, there
by admitting that her love-making had
not been violent. The judge decided,
however she should either give bail
to keep the peace or promise not to
do any more violent love-making and
asked her which she would do.
HT'l1 lnaVa him aI0nn and IpaUp
town., the pretty defendant an
nounced, glaring at the prosecutor.
The judge discharged her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
ATLANTA ENTIRELY
CUT OFF FROM WORLD
Both Telegraph and TeIe-
phone Wires Are Down.

For two days it has been impossible
we'll, to reach Atlanta by telegraph
or telephone. During Sunday night a
severe storm of sleet and snow
sWooped down upon that section of
Georgia, weighing down the wires
leading into that city SO heavily with
ice and sleet that the lines snapped
one by one until at noon Monday the
last telephone wire leading to that
city from Americus succumbed and
communication with Atlanta was cut
Off
Efforts to reach Atlanta yesterday
by telegraph, even by the most cir
cuitOus routes, developed the fact
that every line leading into the city
was down, both telegraph and tele-
phone. Except for the mails that
city is dead to the rest of the world.
1t was also discovered that it was
possible to reach any other city in
the United States except Atlanta.
GeOrgia's capital is situated on
high ground, and the storm king
seems to have selected that city for
his especial prey. Communication
with points within a radius of thir-
ty miles is also suspended.
1t is hardly probable that commun-
ication can be restored today, though
it is supposed that linemen from the
capital city are working vigorously to
place Atlanta on the map again. The
length of the break has made the
problem of restoring communication
a very acute one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
AMERlGUS Is FREE YET.
OF SLEET AND SNOW
No Delay of Business at
This Point.

The fact that the electric cars were
not running in Americus yesterday
was not due to sleet, snow, ice and
other frigidical "frosts," as in At
lanta In fact, the. incorporation of
the cars here caused very little COM
ment, and the people walked right
on home through the mud as they
did the day before and the year before
that. There was neither snow or ice
here,a fact worthy of congratulation,
though the day was rather raw and
disagreebale, and wraps felt quite
comfortable. Trains arrived and left
on chedule-another very remarkable
fact, as an hours rain~genrally up
sets schedules badly. Wire commun-
icatiOn was not interrupted and Am
ericus carried on business notwith-
standing the Atlanta monopoly" bliz-
zard, which extended only from East
Point to Decatur and gave Atlantans
their first snow under prohibition re-
gime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
BIG BUNCH MAY ENTER
THE RACE FOR HOUSE
Several Are Mentioned for
HOnOrS.

While apparently Sumter's two
seats in the legislature are going beg
ging, such is not the case by any
means for the boys are grooming
themselves for a spirited race. 1t was
told in circles political here yester-
day that as many as eight prospect
i've candidates were being urged" as
urging goes, and that the friends of
some of these embryo statesmen
would announce their candidacy this
week. Sumter has two representa-
tives, and usually there is full
track of runners long before the date
of the primary is announced. There
is now just two months of campaign
ing ere the primary on April 18th,
and ere long the boys will be laying
claim to the honors in great shape
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
ARE NAMED ON STAFF
OF GEN. ]. ". CLARK
Veterans of Sumter Are
HOnOred.

In issuing his general order No.
General John w Clark, commanding
the Georgia Division, United Confed-
crate Veterans, dated Tuesday, has
announced the appointment of the
members of his staff for the year 1908
Prominent Confederate veterans from
various sections of the State are ap-
pointed to staff positions with the
rank of aide-de-camp and lieutenant
colonel, and Sumter county is honor
ed in the appointment of Captain John
A. Cobb and Mr.. H. T. Davenport
Captain Cobb was formerly brigadier
general commanding the Western di-
vision of Georgia, U. c. ", the posi-
ton now held by Gen. Vaughn, OF
Macon county, while Mr.. Davenport
has for several years been the able
and efficient commander of Camp
Sumter, 642, U. G. V. Their old
comrades in arms and the people OF
Sumter generally will appreciate this
recent compliment conferred by Gen
eral Clark, state commander, upon
these gallant old veterans Of the
sixties and hOnored citizens of Sum
ter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
POLICE TO PULL ALL
WHO SHOOT ON STREET
Bird Hunters Had Better
DGSiSt.

Americus' residence streets are in
tested just now by dozens of men
and boys armed with small rifles, in
quest of robins, and to the great dan
ger of citizens generally. Several
people have narrowly escaped being
struck by bullets, while window glas-
ses and the lead cables of the tele-
phone company are made targets of
by those who fail to find birds. This
promiscuous shooting is going to be
stopped at once by the police and or
ders to that effect have been issued
by the mayor. Already Chief Feagin
has instructed the police to arrest
anyone caught shooting a rifle, or
against whom such charge can be
proven, and the officers will go out
this morning to look after the rife
WielderS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
NUMBER 81

there will be no doubt that it will be
complete success.
BY the time 1 come back, the fac
tories will have turned out a hundred
of them suitable for racing, ordinary
carriage use, and trucking. Then
goodbye, benzine-good bye to high
priced chaffeurs.
But this is not the invention on
which I particularly pride myself.
The proudest moment of my life oc-
Cured few hours ago, when I put
the finishing touches to the iron cast
that makes the cement house so much
talked about, in reality the poor mans
palace.
ITO make theNpoor man a man who
respects himself, calculated we must
furnish him with decent home De-
cent homes make decent housewives,
decent housewives bring up children
healthy in body and mind-a new So
ciety, as it were.
My cement houses will be the MAX
ing of it, but, mind, l have no finan-
cial ends in view with them. I will
turn over the iron casts to a COM
pany at cost price, and in June next
they will commense building, at Spring
Lake, between Newark, and Bloom
field.
Practically the tenats of my GEM
ent Queen Anne cottage should not
pay more than S. rent per month; $40
per month for a two-family house.
Don't you think that will end the con-
gestion in the tenement districts of
New York and of the smaller cities
and towns as Well?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
TEA POTS ARE FAVORS
AT MEETING OF CLUB
Occasion at Mrs. CatO'S is
Enjoyed.

The FOrtnightly Club, the member
ship of which is largely made up OF
ladies who care little for cards, was
handsomely entertained at it's recent
meeting by Mrs. John P Cato. The
attendance of members and invited
guests was quite large and the occa-
sion was in every respect one of the
most enjoyable of the season in social
circles here.
most inviting in their decorations
The parlors of this pretty home
were most inviting in their decora-
tions, violets and white hyacinths be-
ing used in prOfusion, while palms
and ferns added a pretty effect to an
already charming scene.
A ''tea party" was the program, and
prettily carried out.
The score cards were dainty des-
igns of tea pots, and upon these were
inscribed the puzzling questions that
entertained the guests until all had
been answered.
When the tea pots were put aside
and the contest ended, a course of
sweets was served.
Punch was daintily served by Miss
Josephine Turpin.
The following club members at
tended this delightful fortnightly meet
ing at Mrs. Catos.
Mesdames D. R. Andrews, G. w.
Bacot, A. D. Gatewood M. M. Low
rey, j. R. Hudson, Frank Sheffield,
Frank Lanier, H. B. Mashburn, Rob
ert Scarborough, w. G. Turpin, ]. L.
Wooten H. w. Weaver, ]. w. Shiver,
D. W. Bagley, Lott Warren, r. E. Cato,
Frank Cato, c. r. Whitley, P. A. Jack
son, R. l.. Maynard,
Misses Sebie Wooten, Alice Wheat
ley, Laurie Hooper, Florence Niles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
STORY OF OLD PRISON
TOLD BY A VETERAN
Time When This City Was
in Danger.

When fifty thousand Yankee pris-
oners were held at Andersonville the
people of Americus, ten miles away
were in constant dread-a terror
which only the people who lived dur.
ing those dreadful days of weeks and
months can fully realize.
They believed that, should the pris-
oners make a dash and escape from
the stockade, Americus would be their
first point of attack, and the town
would be burned
Fire, death and rapine would have
marked their march as it did that ot
the fiend incarnate, the inhuman De-
vil-Sherman.
Americus was a small town then
the men were in the army, and the
boys and old men, unable to perform
full military service, were guarding
the horde of bluecoats shut up in
AndersonvilIe
1t was then that Wirz, to whom a
monument is soon to be erected, was
in command of the prison
Once, and once only, the horde OF
$4,000 desperate prisoners did come
very near escaping, and only the lack
of a determined leader prevented them
making dash for liberty even to-
wards the mouths of cannon trained
upon them.
Mr.. George w. Glover, then a youth
of Is or 16 years, was one of the
guards at Andersonville at that time
prior to joining the regular army.
A few days ago he visited the old
prison site and looked upon the spot
where the little band of probably 1900
old men and boys like himself, held
at bay a furious horde.
Mr.. Glover thus told the interesting
story yesterday to a friend:
There had been freshet, and early
in the afternoon a portion of the
stockade collapsed and fell, leaving a
gap probably hundred feet wide. The
desperate prisoners saw a chance for
escape and were eager to make the
dash for liberty.
Instantly the alarm was sounded
and every guard rushed to the defense
of the stOckade
And in the meantime the prisoners
were getting busy.
They pulled down tents, armed
themselves with tent poles for clubs,
and with whoops, cheers and curses
massed near the broken prison wall.
The Confederates were drawn up in
battle line, but would have been no
obstacle in the way of such mob.
They could have fired but one
round from their old muzzle-loading
guns, and then all would have been
over at Andersonville.
Like mad stampede of cattle the
prisoners would have dashed over
this valiant little band and swarmed
the country. Americus would have
been bonfire that night, while fate
worse than death would have been
that of very many here.
But the $4,000 desperate prisoners
lacked leader.
There was battery of two or
three small guns mounted near the
prison wall, and these fired blank
cartridges over the heads of the pris-
oners massed near the break. This
show of strength, with 1900 guards
confronting them, made them waver
The dash for liberty was not made
the broken wall was repaired before
nightfall; the prisoners did not es-
cape, mad Americus was saved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
MOORE is AGAIN NAMED
AS SUPT. OF SCHOOLS
Elected by Board Education
tuesday.

Mr.. w. S. Moore is again chosen by
the county board of education as su-
perintendent of schools of Sumter
and thus enters upon his fourth term
in that capacity. A competitive ex-
animation was held on 4th inst. in
which Messrs. w. S. Moore. j. T.
Price and F. w Forth were appli-
cants for the position of county school
commissioner, or superintendent. The
board of education took the respective
papers under consideration and on
yesterday announced it's decision,
again electing Supt. Moore to the po-
sition he has ably filled for ten years
or longer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
AGENTS ARE SELLING
SUPPLIES IN COUNTY
New Methods of Business
Here.

Coming in direct competition tc
merchants of Amertcus, Plains, Les
lie, De Soto and other towns in the
county, travelling agents are now go
ing through this section selling gro
ceries at retail direct to consumers
1t is said that a half dozen of these
statesmen, representing a northern
supply house are operating in the
country about Americus and selling
supplies of meat, -four, sugar, coffee
and all lines of groceries direct to
consumers. 1t is presumed that they
pay a retail license tax for thus doing
business in Sumter county, but if they
do not, and such tax is required, the
matter certainly should be investi-
gated at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
ASKS AN ELECTION TO
PLACE HE WELL FILLS
Mr.. ChiIderS for City Court
Solicitor.

When Rev. Allen Fort resigned the
office of solicitor of of the City Court
to enter another field of duty, the
Governor appointed Mr.. Zack Childers
to fill the uneXpired term, we'll mer-
tied compliment to an able, capable
and vigilant young attorney, who
is ever at the post of duty and who
has made an inviable record in
the role of State prosecutor Mr..
Childer now offers for election to a
full term in this office and, according
to ng-estabhshed precedent, his
friends and the voters generally will
cordially support his candidacy in
the democratic primary April 18th,
with consciousness of the fact that
the trust imposed is most worthily
bestowed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
RAISING FUNDS FOR
ORPHANS .HOME

Friday night a free lecture will be
given at the city hail by Mrs. A.
Stafford, in behalf of the Industrial
Bible School and Orphans Home at
Vega, Ga, of which her husband, Rev.
A. Stafford, is general manager. The
buildings are now being put up and it
is to secure funds to complete the
work that Mrs. Stafford is canvass
ing. The needs of the school will be
presented, and the good which will
come of its successful opening pointed
out. The school will be undenomina-
tional. Mrs. q. M. Fomby, one of the
collectors, is in the city canvassing
for funds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
Warning to Rife Shooters.

The shooting of "fips'' air rifles,
parlor rifles, or firearms of any
kind upon the streets or in yards in
the city is prohibited by ordinance
This ordinance will be rigidly enforc-
ed, and all violators will be arrested
and tried in police court By order
of the Mayor w. H. FEAGIN,
12-3t Chief Police.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12
GREAT SALE OF LACES
TODAY AT DUNCAN'S

A shipment of 5000 yards valen-
cienne and round thread 1aces. receiv-
ed yesterday at Duncan's, and worth
regularly ten to twenty cents per
yard: Today this entire lot will be
displayed on centre tables at only five
cents per yard for choice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-12

The new system of religious thera-
peutics," is curing good many people
who would get fighting mad if told
by a doctor that nothing allied them.-
Washington Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-11

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caused MN 10 thro" h1mseit hears sN
ana soul into the WORK. SO interested
did ne become IN his Filipino charges
that when ieoot resigned as head OF
the war Department anu faft was
drafted 70 succeed MIN. ne insisted
upon keeping supervisory charge owe:
the people whose atLection ne mad won
and whose aspirations and limitations
ne SO vel Knew.
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ton OF sayages he was now confront
Ell with the propiems OF warfare anu
schemes OF attack and defense; then
congress loaded onto the War De-
partment the task OF building the Pan.
ANA Canal. Taft assumed this, with
his other burdens with entire equa-
ninlity When the Panamans became
FESTIVE and fancied grievances arose
between tho United States govern
ment OF the Canal Zone and the newly
established republic, Taft went him.
self and, with infinite tact. and with
an apparently intuitive realization OF
South American character. adjusted
the differences and Won the conf
dence and regard OF the new allies of
the United States.
1t would sem that the Philippines
and the Panama Canal with their
many intricate details were of them
selves enough to fully occupy the time
OF one man. Yet when President Pal
mas government in Cuba fell to piec-
es 1t was Taft who was called upon to
perform the work of reorganization.
It was Taft who went, to Rome on the
delicate diplomatic mission Of adjust
f..r IL. a.
Catholic Church for the property talk
en- from 1t In the Philippines, and he
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a positive guarantee to effect a cure oryour
money will be refunded. z This guarantee Is
Eiven In good faith and il carried out to the
letter.. orrine Is not a new remedy; ithas been
sold By the leading druggists In every city
for years. Il has lifted tens OF thousands
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tho hearty endorsement of grateful men and
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lwashingtou, D. c.. for free treatise on Drunk.
euness, mailed In plain sealed envelope.
orrine will be mailed sealed on receipt Of price.
Sold by leading druggists and In this city by
CRANES DRUG STORE,
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-11
CRANES DRUG STORE,
Fatrmont, w. Wa.

luminous the records in the case. Taft
insists upon going through them until
satisfied thathe has a thorough under
standing. With, a marvellous faculty
for the quick assimilation Of facts
he reaches decision rapidly and 1t
is seldom indeed that he has to re-
wise Judgment In the consideration
of court martial cases he Is especially
careful and not iafrequently tempers
Justice with mercy.
OF one thing. however, he Is intol.
Grant. and that is deceit Reviewing
one day the case OF an officer con-
demned to dismissal from the army,
and disposed to be lenient with him
for the sake OF his family, Taft went
through the records. Suddenly, throw
ing them aside. he remarked: "Ah.
but he lied about It." and proceeded
to approve the court martial decree.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-11

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Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-11
HAS SOLD OUT.

c. W. Conger of the firm of Earns worth & COnger, proprietors of the Douglas bottling works. has recently
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-11
A LEDGE OF COPPER
 AT THE LOS ANGELES

DOUGLAS, June 10.-(Special i- Frank Watts of the La Cue5sa ranch Is in the city today looking after his interests here which include several prominent business houses. Mir. Watts says that prospectors are still active in the vicinity of Naco- zari and that recently several import ant strikes have been reported in that locality.
 Recently a good ledge of copper ore was encountered three miles from the Los Angeles mine which it IS be- lieyed will develop into an important property. Mir Wallace who has been working a copper proSerty in the yi- cinity of the Les Angeles, is now ne gotiating sale of the property which has made an excellent showing.
 It is the opinion of NIT. Watts that the country about Nacozari is the pest mineralized zone to be found in Sonora and he predicts that some of the best properties of that section will be developed in the locality of the US Angeles property.
 The Los Angeles mine has made an excellent showing so far as work Sas been continued. but 1t Is said that the water dnficulties are serious and that it will require a heavy expendi' ture Of money to put the mine on a ! solid footing.