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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-04-17
Greenh uSeC
- e. q. HUNT, Jr., Prop. -

DR. w. j. White has returned from
Michigan.
Harry Cobb has returned to Proctor
after brief stay with relatives here.
Ernest E. Rich is confined to the house
by illness.
Mr.. Peck of Ticonderoga was in town
the first of the week ON business.
Arthur Brookins has returned to Scran-
ton. Penn, after visiting his sister, Mrs.
Arthur j. Blackm T..
Charles Moore of Burlington was in
town the first of the week.
f. P. Cushman has returned from Il
business trip to Boston.
DR.. Earl L. Cushman of New York
city is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar III. Cushman.
Mrs. Ezra Brainerd and two daughters
have returned from several days visit in
New Haven with relatives.
Mrs. A. w. Dickens spent several days
in Fair Haven the first of the week.
M. and Mrs. Byron Crane arrived
home this week after spending the win
ter travelling in the western states, especi.
ally California.
MIS-. Lucy hOBeTS has returned from
PttsfOrd where she has spent several
months with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Peck have re-
turned from Boston where they have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart An
drews.
Mrs. Warren has gone to Bridport to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Hol
dredge.
The Misses Myrtle and May Mcneil OF
Colchester are in town the guests o.
their sisters.
The Annual Convocatlon of Potter
Chapter No. 90. R. A. NJ, will be held il
Masonic temple Monday evening, Apri
90.
The Annual Conclave of Mt. Calvary
Commandery No. 1, Knights Templa
will be held in their asylum Wednesday
April %.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-04-17

TIME Woman who appreciates the beautiful
l. and the artistic will thoroughly enjoy
seeing our display of the new shades designs
and color combinations in Wall Papers this
spring. Never before have we had so great
variety one of such beauty. We invite
call and inspection. Prices right.
G. E. MARSHALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
VALUE OF COTTON

Two million less bales of cotton
ginned to Jan. 1 than for the same,
time last season, is the way the cen
sus report puts the situation. 1t is
hard to believe that million and
half bales will be ginned for the rest
of the season, but in case there
should be, the total crop would only
be II 100000 bales
No less an authority that Ellison
& Co., Of Liverpool, estimated at the
beginning of the season that the con-
sumption of American cotton during
the present season would be 13,000,
600 bales. At the close of the season
of 1907 there was carried over a visi-
BILE supply of 1,355,844 bales of Am
erican cotton. Comparing the indicat-
ed American crop of II 100000 bales
with the estimated consumption of
100000 bales, leaves a shortage of
100000 bales, more than sufficient
to wipe out the cotton carried over
from last season. Besides this, the
India crop is reported to be more than
a million bales short
1t will be said that the recent finan-
cial stringency will seriously affect
the consumption of cotton goods, but
moments thought will bring up
convincing reasons why the use of
cotton will be but little decreased-ff
any-by the stringency
First of all, cotton is the cheapest
clothing material made and any res
trictions in the cost of dress must
fall on the more expensive fabrics,
such as silk, wool and linen Instead
of decreasing the use of cotton brief
periods of economy actually increase
its use.
New methods of manufacture have
enabled the cotton mill to introduce
its fabrics into fields heretofore held
by linen and wool. This expanding
use will of course, help maintain the
price of the products of the cotton
looms.
The splendid returns which owners
of cotton mill stock obtained for the
past year will put quietus on any
shutting down movement, except for
overhauling of machinery. Merchants
are going slow in orders for all kinds
of materials, but there can hardly be
less demand from the retail trade for
cotton goods, for they are the cheap
est of ALL
Already there is a quickening of the
demand from foreign sipnners, who
have evidently exhausted their pat
fence in waiting for the 8 cent cot
ton which they were told by certain
large short operators was certain to
come. The little game of specula-
ton was effectively blocked by the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
GREEN AND GAYNOR IN PRISON

Greene and Gaynor are at last
safely ensconced within the walls of
the Federal prison at Atlanta, and
their long and desperate fight with
the law has ended 1t is estimated
that more than a half million of dol
lars was spent by the Government
and by the defendants in the con-
test, which has resulted in the dis
comfiture of the offenders.
1t was nearly ten years ago that
Greene, Gaynor and Oberlin NJ Car
ter were indicted in Savannah in con-
nection with Government work on the
Savannah river, the charge being
conspiracy to defraud by doing in
ferior work and charging prices for
a higher class of work. 1t was esti-
mated that the defendants defrauded
the Government out of $575,749.
Capt. Carter served a five year
term, less allowances for good be-
havior, and is now engaged on the
Florida East Coast road at a fine
salary.
Greene and Gaynor responded to
the indictments by fleeing to Canada
in 1902, after jumping their bond. At
ter a long drawn out series of diplo-
matte chess games between England
and the United States, extradition pa
pers were finally secured and the
indicted men brought back. Two
years ago their trial was begun in
Savannah, and resulted in their con-
viction before Judge Speer The SEN
tence was four years in prison and
fine of more than a half million of
dollars for each defendant An ap-
peal was fought to the United States
Supreme Court, but without effect
Their incarceration at Atlanta closes
the case for the present, though doubt
less an application for a pardon will
soon be in circulation.
Had the defendants stayed in this
country and stood trial, in all prob
ability their sentences would have
already expired and they would be
free men to pass the rest of their life
in ease with good part of the money
spent in fighting the case still in
their possession. The course pursu-
ed by Capt Carter proves the wisdom
of his determination to face the con-
sequences.
The Federal Government has re-
lentlessly kept after the two defend
ants and the serving of the sentences
by the two men is a distinct triumph
for the law department 1t will also
serve as a warning to those who
might otherwise be inclined to take
too great liberties with Uncle Sans
instructions and money
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
SAFETY COMES FIRST

Another railroad wreck-this time
at Dallas, Ga, in which three lives
were lost on Jan has focused the
attention of the people on the railroad
question Other disasters have taken
place in different sections of the
country recently which have also
served to keep before the public the
question of safety in travelling.
In many states, particularly in the
South, legislation against railroads
has been enacted Through high
sounding words the people were lead
to believe that the saving of a few
dollars here and there was the cry
ing need of the country. Hence the
railroads have been harassed by a
multitude of laws looking towards
reductions in their rates.
But far more important matter
is the safety and comfort of passen-
gers. The first thing which should
have been demanded was the best
condition of trackage and equipment
possible. When that was accomplish
ed, if the earnings of the railroads af-
ter that was done appeared excessive,
then a reduction might have been
sought with some grace.
We believe that the public will re-
pudiate these "reformers" whose
plea for election was that the rail-
roads must reduce rates at all haz-
ards. Nothing was said about safe
ty of life and limb. With the col
lapse of even the promise that the
common people would get large
benefits by the triumph of the reform
ers, the more important question has
come to the front.
If the railroad commission in the
various states would devote their
attention to the problem of safety and
comfort, until that was assured, they
would confer a lasting benefit on the
people. BY continually cutting down
the revenues, the reformers are MAX
ing it more and more impossible for
the roads to provide good roadbeds
and comfortable equipment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Under the new ruling of the United
States Postal Department., which went
into effect on January /, 1908, daily
newspapers are prohibited, under
penalty, from sending papers by mail
to subscribers who are more than
three months in arrears. Under this
law it will be necessary for the
Times Recorder. in common with
other newspapers, to require all SUBJ
scriberS receiving their papers by
mail to keep their subscriptions paid
up to at least within three months. In
accordance with this, statements will
be mailed in few days to all who
are more than three months in ar
rears, requesting remittances to
bring their subscriptions within the
limits laid down by the pOstOfice de-
partment at Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
Yankees Can Agree
washington Post)
loft.

If the demagogues within and the
gossiping nations without will only
let the war talk alone, the Yankees OF
the East and the Yankees of the
West will soon settle their disputes
themselves, and in the most amicable
fashion. The negotiations pending
now, if undisturbed, by troublemakers
will straighten out the immigration
question satisfactorily to both sides,
and there will be no need of entang-
ling in a troublesome legislative mess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

On and after January 1, 1908, all
contract advertising will be limited
TO the number of changes provided
for in the contract. This rule will
be strictly enforced. ALI changes to
be made on the specified days must
be in the Office by noon. With limit
ed force at our command it is neceS-
Sary to observe this rule for the inter-
est of all convened.
THE TIMES-RECORDER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Tourists on the Inflated Southern
Ga, on Tuesday have been stopping
at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta, some
of them in rooms costing IS per day
in addition to meals. The Southern
has notified the hotel management
that no bills are to be charged to
that road. 1t is estimated that $500 a
day will be due the Piedmont from
the passengers who escaped injury.
1t will be quite shock to the pass
engers who have been enjoying the
best the city affords to learn that they
must dig up the coin and collect from
the railroad company afterwards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

The Rome. Tribune is anxious to
have placed the responsibility for the
wreck on the Southern near Dallas,
Ga. In general way this is not a
difficult matter. The bridge was not
strong enough to resist the strain. We
would suggest that the Railroad Com
mission spend more money and time
in looking after the physical condition
of the railroads in Georgia and less
money and time in securing reduced
rates for the Atlanta Stove Company
so that this company can pay a divi-
dend of 100 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Resolutions denouncing the propos-
ed parcels post have been passed by
the Northwest Georgia Retail Drug
gists Association. The position is
taken that the parcels post is a SER
ious menace to the country's prosper
ity, meaning the depreciation of the
value of property and tending, if
passed, to further congestion of popu-
lation in the large cities. A copy of
the resolutions was sent to Georgia 5
Senators and to the member of con-
gress from the district in which the
meeting was held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Says the Athens Banner: "The
Railroad Commission of Georgia with
it's determination to press to the limit
the legislation against railroad inter
ests has damaged the business of
Georgia more than any other agency
that has worked against the develop
ment of the state in recent years"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Rome papers are putting on airs be-
cause the first drunk of the prohibit
ton year has been landed n the
station house. With Chattanooga SO
close by Rome has the advantage OF
most other Georgia towns. Still nc
envy will mar the completeness OF
Rome's first touchdown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
Auction Sale Which Cows

Tuesday, Jan q, 10 a. m. we will sell
at public cutlery to highest bidder at
Turpin's stables, Americas, nine grad
ed COWS, two covered delivery wagons,
one champion milk cooler, bottles,
etc, lot pillow Improvements and one
set single harness. Terms cash
EVERETT & KOHLER,
PhOne25 1O-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

viii Gov Smith run for United
States Senator" asks Rome Tribune
in headline. We propose a counter
query: Will Bryan accept the Demo-
cratic nomination for President? With
this key, the puzzle ought to be work
ed out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Enthusiastic optimists propose to
have an organization of "smilers.
From the New York headquarters of
the club has been sent out numerous
circulars. 1t would be painful to the
Atlanta Journal not to even get a cir
cular.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

William Jennings Bryan, in his
speech before the Jefferson Club IT.
Chicago Wednesday night, substituted
"quantative currency" for his free
silver propaganda, declaring that
mo power on earth, in heaven or
hell could shake his faith in the
principle. He evidently wanted to
include every place where the Repub-
1ican party could possibly be.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

firm stand taken by the growers, who
calmly refused to play intosthe hands
of the gamblers, and held their cot
ton for satisfactory prices.
In little while the spinners will
be forced into the market more gem
orally, especially when the shortness
of the crop becomes SO plain that a
blind man can see it. Somebody is
going to get fingers burnt, but it will
not be the farmer this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Figures compiled by the London
Economist show that the cost of liv-
ing has fallen a little over II per
cent since June / last, which was the
high point since 1876 The suicide
rate can be expected to lessen now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

That jaunty air with which the At
lanta Journal replies to all criti-
cism of the "reformers" cannot last
long, The gas bag has been punctur-
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Norway has again forbidden the
cutting of its damsels' hair for ex-
port. Gov. Hughes whiskers will take
on new financial value, now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Nothing doing in the fighting line,
says representatives of the United
States and of Japan. Hobson is
still for war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

THOMAS GAMBLE, JR.,
Editor and Manager.
G. w. CORNFORTH,
Associate Editor and Assistant
Manager.
J. w. FURLOW, City Editor.
w. u. DUPREE,
Assistant Business Dept
Editorial Room Telephone 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

Americas, Ga, January II, 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
The Planters Bank Of Americas

The man who keeps his troubles to
himself is always supposed to have
more money than he will own up to-
Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11
The Times-RecOrder is the

0fieial Organ of the City of Americas
Official Organ of Sumter County.
Of1cial 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, 1908-01-11
That's What

people want when depositing their
Savings, and that's what they get
when they deposit them at Our Saw
fngs Department.!
During every year of our exist
ence the officers and Directors of
this bank have discountenanced every
thing pointing to SPECULATION, be-
lieying that conservatism means
greater SECURITY for SAVINGS de-
posted here
4 per cent allowed at Our Savings
Department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-11

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Daily. one. year. :. $500
Daily, one month .. .. e.. SOC
Weekly, one year :. :. :. ..$1.O0
Weekly, six months E. :. =. =. soc
Address all letters and make remit
lance payable to
THE TIMES
Americas, Ga.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-13
Humorous department.
Who He Was.

Irwin Cobb tells story OF little
wiry negro who went into a resort in
Natchez, displayed a large roll Of bills
and bought a drink.
AS he was paying for it another ne
gro came in. very large and very black.
He looked at the little man and said:
"Nigger, whar you git all dat money!
"Bahtender," said the little negro,
by way of reply, Il think l shall
TEX a bottle of dat-ah stuff. Pears
quite satisfyin' to me-"
Niger" roared the big one, 'whar
you git dat money? 1 asst you. Use de
town bully, is. 1 follows bullyin' foh
a trade. Whar you git it?"
The little negro boy began stuffing
the money back into his pockets.
Seems to me-" he mused, II amt got
'nuff pockets to hold all nah wealth"
The big negro jumped at the little
one. you hear what l said?" he de-
manded. Use de bully an 1 wanter
know whar you git all dat money"
Quick as a flash, the little negro up
percut the big one, catching him on
the point of the jaw and knocking him
down. In a moment the big negro re-
vived enough to look up from the floor
and ask, humbly: "Nigger, who is
you, anyhow"
why" replied the little one, blow
ing his knuckles, Use tn pusson you
thought you wuz when you come in
Saturday Evening Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-13

DEPOSITED IN ADvANCE.-A young
Scotch farmer, who could not read,
came into a small country city directly
after an anti splitting" ordinance had
come into effect, and as fate would
have it, was walking directly toward
the single policeman which the place
boasted when the period Of release for
a copious amount Of tobacco juice be-
came due. The profuse squirt lighted
with a splash directly in the middle OF
the sidewalk, and the Scot was subse-
quently taken in charge by the copper
and hustled before the police magis-
trate.
When told the nature Of his offence
he warmly protested ignorance Of the
law, but was informed that this did not
shield him. At the magistrates advice
he pleaded guilty and was fined IS
and costs. This totalled $3.50.
With painful dignity the young kiltie
drew forth a wallet and extracted
therefrom a $40 bill, which he placed
upon the desk and turned to leave the
place.
Wait a moment, my friend" called
the officer. Here is your change"
Nae, mon, 1 Wilma TAX it," coolly
replied the Scotchman. II mae wiss
to blaw my nase before lea'e toun."-
Judge.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-13
TAX NOTICE-l9O9.
Office of County Treasurer.

Y0rkVllle, >. u, sept. 10, 1SVo.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ TAX BOOKS for York county will
be opened on the 18TH DAY OF OC-
TOBER, 1908, and remain open until
the 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1908,
for the collection of STATE, COUNTY,
SCHOOL AND LOCAL TAXES for the
fiscal year 1908, without penalty; after
which day ONE PER CENT penalty
will be added to all payments made in
the month of JANUARY, 1909, and
TWO PER CENT penalty for all pay
ments made in the month of FEBRU-
AIRY, 1909, and SEVEN PER CENT
penalty will be added on all payments
made from the 1ST DAY OF MARCH,
to the 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1903,
and after this date all unpaid taxes go
into executions and all unpaid Single
Polls will be turned over to the several
Magistrates for prosecution in accord
ance with law.
For the convenience of taxpayers, ]
will attend at the following places on
the days named:
At Yorkville, Thursday, October is,
TO Tuesday, October goth.
At Smyrna, Wednesday, October
21st.
At Hickory Grove, Thursday and
Friday, October 22nd and 23rd.
At Sharon, Saturday, October oath.
At McConnellsville, Monday, Octo-
Der 26th.
At Tirzah, Tuesday, October 9th.
At Glover, Wednesday and Thurs
day, October 2Sth and 29th.
At Yorkville from Friday, October
goth, to Tuesday, November 3rd.
At Coates's Tavern, from IL o'clock,
Wednesday, November 4th, until IL m,
Thursday, November 5th.
At Fort Mill, Friday and Saturday,
November 9Th and 7th.
At Rock Hill from Monday, Novem-
Der 9th, to Saturday, November 14th
And at Yorkville from Monday, No
vember 18th, until the 31st day Of De-
cember, 1908, after which day the
penalties will attach as stated above.
H. A. D. NEELY,
County Treasurer.
IA At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-13

NOT LORD ROBERTS.-The grand re-
view of 10000 members Of the Boys
Brigade recently held in Glasgow re-
calls an amusing story of a similar
event which took place in the same
city few years ago. Lord Roberts
had promised to inspect the brigade
battalions, but at the last moment was
prevented by illness. A local officer
was secured to fill his place, and in
selling tickets for the inspection it was
thought only fair to let purchasers
know that the distinguished field mar
shall would not be present. One small
brigade boy came up and asked for two
tickets for his father and mother. The
clerk said, do your father and mother
know that Lord Roberts is not to be
present." To which the boy replied,
with a look of elf-confidence. IT'S no
Lord Roberts they're comm to see
it's me."-Tit- Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-13
CONVICT LABOR.
One of the Problems With Which Ev.
cry State Must Contend.

mo one state problem is receiving
more general consideration" remarked
w. B. Hall of Richmond, Va, to New
York Telegram reporter, than the en-
ployment Of convicts.
This is particularly true in the
southern states, where public sentiment
against the leasing system has fire.
quently of late been made political
issue The plan of selling the labor Of
imprisoned men to corporations and
many abuses and frequently in such
scandal that it will only be matter Of
time until all of the states have abol-
ished the system. Nor does there seem
to be very much question as to the
best means Of employing the convicts
That reforms were not made many
years ago is due largely to the unwill-
ingness Of men who have profited at
the expense of their states good name
to relinquish their long enjoyed special
privileges. AS rule, the corporations
and others who employ contract labor
obtain better service at a smaller price
than would be possible in a free mar
ket. Moreover, there is no danger Of
strikes and they are able to figure for
at least one year in advance exactly
what the cost Of labor will be.
Oklahoma is planning to use its
convicts in manner somewhat similar
to that proposed for Georgia, although
under state supervision. According to
advices from the capital Of the new
state, the governor has mapped out an
extensive road-building programme
that would provide the commonwealth
with two great public highways, one
from east to west and the other from
north to south, across the state. From
these, numerous tributary roads are to
run. All of this extensive road build
ing is to be done by convicts."