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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
TO MAKE AMERICUS
CITY BEAUTIFUL
Steps Taken to Formation
Civic League.

To make Americus still further the
City Beautiful was the object sought
by the Board of Trade at it's meeting
last night. With that end in view it
was finally directed that the commit
tee on city, county and state i'm
provement take steps to form a Civic
League, composed of the committee
and the ladies of the city.
The question was sprung by Presi-
dent Allen, who commented on the
fact that there were a few unsightly
monuments around on the streets
which could be removed He also
suggested that bare spots between the
curbing and the sidewalks could be
set in grass or flowers The idea
struck a responsive chord, and the
members present entered heartily in
to the scheme.
After some discussion of various
plans, it was decided to endeavor to
enlist the aid of representatives la
dies, and form a Civic League in the
near future, which should look after
the appearance of the city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
One third off for cash
on all clothing and odd
pants at Rylander's.
CAN'T GET MARRIED
UNLESS HIS SIDE WINS

CHICAGO, ILL, July 14-(SpeciaD
Some of. the women of the Third
ward are mixing in the political feud
between Senator Samuel A. Ettelson
and Alderman Milton j. Foreman
The women are not interested in
whether the senator of the alderman
has the honor of representing the
ward in the councils of the party, but
are interested in whether Solomon
Scheffer fails to get wife because of
the terrible political muss"
1t is an open secret that Scheffer
will lose a girl if he fails to carry his
precint, the thirty-frst The girl has
not said she would drop the budding
politician, but Sol admits that he can
not get married unless he has a job
and his position as record clerk in
the sheriff's office will go glimmering
if the Foreman faction wins.
Daniel j. Schuyler of the Ettelson
faction a few nights ago made an ap-
peal to the women of the thirty-first
precinct to help Sol. They have
started.
'sol has pretty girl" said Mr..
Schuyler, whom he wants to marry.
He will be out of job unless we
win and, of course, Sol can't get
married without job I would like
the women to lend Sol a helping
hand.
There are few enough men getting
married now, and we should encour-
age them all we can, said Walter Nc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
CANNING OF FRUIT AND
SALE OF THE PRODUCT
Discussed BY Captain Cobb
Before Society.

Captain John A Cobb of Americus,
is preparing a paper to be read at
the annual meeting of the Georgia
Horticultural Society at Cornelia on
August 18th upon the subject Can
ming and preserving fruits, and COM
mercial sale. In view Of the fact
that fruit culture, and particularly
that of peaches, has reached enor-
nous proportions in Georgia, rem
dering it next to cotton the principal
money crop of the State, it behooves
the fruit growers and orchard own
erS to study the best methods for
utilizing the valuable product. 1t has
been demonstrated that a large fruit
crop cannot be sold proftably, per Sc,
and the canning factory is destined
to solve the problem of Over-produc-
ton, or rather lack of demand, at
prices profitable to the shipper. With
one of the largest canneries in the
State located in Americus, Captain
Cobb has had opportunity to gather
valuable information from personal
and careful inspection of this great
industry, and the facts and figures
embraced in his admirable article
prepared for tn horticultural So
ciety will be read with interest
throughout Georgia. Captain Cobb
will give results likewise. as secured
from private canneries, like that of
the Ware Company, operated right in
it's orchard and which utilizes prac-
tically the entire crop grown there
upon. The cost of operation will be
given in detail to the end of showing
how private or ''neighborhood" can
nerieS may be successfully conduct
ed right at the farm or orchard. Cap
tain Cobb will also impress the ad-
Of vegetables that are suit
able for canning, to the end of
affording material for the canneries
six months of the year instead of six
weeks, as is now the case with peach
es alone available
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
HORSE E-SWAPPING DAY
TO BE ESTABLISHED
Board of Trade Will Get
Up Program.

Horse Swapping Day is to be
Inaugufated by the Board of Trade at
an early day. This was decided on
at meeting of the Board last night.
Mr.. t. E. Mitchell introduced the res
olutlon, and told of the success of the
institution in Texas town where he
lived
The idea is to establish day
when farmers and horse owners with
stock to trade will come to town with
the assurance of meeting others on
a similar mission, and thus establish
a clearance mart for transactions in
horse and mule flesh.
Short talks were made by a num-
Der of members, and the scheme was
considered a good one On motion, it
was decided = that President Allen
should appoint a committee to take
charge of the matter. 1t is expected
that program of horse racing, base
ball, automobile racing and games
will characterize the first event of the
kind ever held in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
PASS THE CONWCTS,
PLEASE, SAYS SUMTER
County Has Already Asked
for Pro Rata.

Sumter county will ask for her
share of the convicts to be worked
on the public roads, provided the
bill now pending becomes a law. In
TACT, Sumter applied for them before
the present bill was introduced.
Eighteen felony convicts will be
Sumter's pro rata. These, added to
the misdemeanor force now improv-
ing the county roads, will provide a
force which it is expected will work
wonders in perfecting Sumter's sys-
tenn of throughfares. If any coun-
ties cannot use their share of the
convicts, Sumter might use some of
them.
But every rose has it thorn. and
Sumter will have to forego something
over $500 which the county now
draws for the public school fund as
her part of the profits from the lease
system.
Sumter will certainly ask for her
cOnvicts," said Chairman N. A. Ray,
of the Board of County Commission
ers yesterday. Good roads have
been one of the especial policies of
the Board, and such an opportunity
as the present, if the bill passes, will
not be overlooked. The labor of
eighteen conVicts for a whole year
ought to greatly improve our roads. :"
Mr.. Frank Sheffield, one of the
newly elected members of the Board,
is an enthusiastic advocate of good
roads. In fact, it was his chief plank.
Il think the addition of the felony
convicts will be Of great benefit to
Sumter" said Mr.. Sheffield yesterday.
Sumter has near a thousand miles
of road and the extra hands will
accomplish much in bringing the
mileage to the best state. This
means much for the farmers in
many ways. | heartily advocate ev-
cry measure for the Improvement of
the county highways, and this is
one of the most important By all
means l would favor bringing the
felony conVicts here"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
CONVENTION OF THIRD
MEETS THIS MORNING
10 Nominate Mr.. Hughes for
Congress.

The convention of the Third Con-
gressional district will meet in Amer
icus at 10 o'clock this morning in
the parlors of the Hotel Windsor, for
the purpose of formally nominating
Hon. Dudley M. Hughes for the next
Congress and transacting other bus
mess of Importance. Many of the
delegates from the fifteen counties Of
the Third arrived in the city yester-
day, Mr.. Hughes coming with the del
egates from his home county, TWiggs
The convention, doubtless, will be
largely attended. Col. w. T. Lane
it is understood VIII be named as
permanent chairman, in which event
the pleasure of making the address
putting Mr.. Hughes in nomination,
heretofore allotted him, will fall to
some other gentleman of the conven-
ton The parlors will seat a-hundred
or more people easily, and doubtless
other friends of Mr. Hughes, aside
from the delegates, will witness the
proceedings this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
BUNCOFD BY AGENT ON
A SHIPMENT OF FRUIT
AmeriCuS Man is Severely
Hit Thereby.

All that glitters in the alluring ad-
vertisements and letterheads of
fake" produce brokers is not gold,
as more than one trusting, confiding
peach shipper has probably found
out to his cost this season. An Am
ericus shipper, quite recently, was
stung to the extent of near 5000 worth
of exceptionally fine peaches, ship
ped to Tampa. The fruit consisted
of his choicest Elbertas, 100 crates
of them, and not only did he lose the
last juicy peach in the lot, but was
touched for the express charges and
cost of the crates besides And his
experience has doubtless been that
of others here who shipped to un-
known or irresponsible alleged COM
mission men and never afterwards
heard a word from them relative to
any cash returns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
HIS DEATH A DISTINCT
LOSS TO THE STATE
j. {. D'Vaughn of Macon
County Is Dead.

The death of Captain J. E. De-
Vaughn, which occurred day or
two since at his home in Montezuma,
is distinct loss to his county and
state and particularly to that i'm
mediate locality where the best years
of his useful life were passed. Capt.
DeVaughn was we'll known in Amer
icus as throughout southern Geor-
gia, and here as elsewhere his death
is source of sorrow. He located in
MOntezuma just after the civil war
engaging in the mercantile business.
He began with no capital, and leaves
an estate valued at nearly one-half
million dollars. He was one of the
largest land owners in southwest
Georgia, and carried one hundred
thousand dollars life insurance. He
was a prominent and active member
of the Baptist church. and gallant
lieutenant in the Confederate army
and a most loyal citizen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
JOB FOUND FOR HICKS
WHO NEEDED A JOB

Adolphus Hicks is a strapping,
able-bodied moke who tolls not, yet
feasts upon the fat of the land But
he is toiling today all right enough,
and will continue to dig until the
watermelon crop of 1909 is marketed.
Chief Feagin harpooned Hicks yester-
day and landed him before Judge
Crisp, who heard his plea of guilty to
the charge of yagrancy In meant a
year in the chaingang or fine of $75,
with the result that Adolphus will be
properly Paschalized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
CHOICE LINE BELTS
AT JUST HALF PRICE

Belts will be put under the knife at
Duncan's today, and just half price
will get them. Former prices have
been from 25 cents to $3.50 New
prices will be y 15 cents to $125.
Embroidered belts, gilt belts, tailor
ed belts, elastic belts, wash belts of
many cOlors will be put out for sale
today at just half the regular price.
These goods are new and dainty. It's
your opportunity to buy one or more
belts. Two for the price of one. This
is the ladies' oportunity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15

Intyre to the mothers and sisters of
the precinct
Sure, | know I've got to win or
lose my job" said Sol, "and wouldn't
get married without a job, but they
had no business bringing the girl in
to it,
Charles Lederer, candidate for the
legislature, is the opponent of Sol.
It's a silly sort of an argument
they are putting up" he said. Just
because the fellow is engaged is no
reason why he should want to be pre-
cinct committeeman. It's a riaSsu-
lous argument, but the Ettelson bunch
is trying to put it over. / don't think
any one will pay any attention to that
sort of dope in fight like we are
having"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
That "Standing Army"
Boston Herald.)


Fear of the standing army" which
is to be created under the plan for
reorganizing the state militia forces,
is largely the product of the imagi-
nation. Federal, as well as state,
duty is to be recognized in militia en-
listments hereafter, but militia SER
vice is not compulsory, and the man
who has serious fears of a possible
call for service in some federal war
will not suffer if he is deprived of the
pleasure of armory or camp life i'll
the state militia. The percentage of
such men is very small, as was shown
in the readiness of the militiamen to
respond to the call of the Spanish
war. The new standing army" is
chiefly the old state militia, properly
equipped and made available for SER
vice in time of national need.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
BODY is CARRIEDlTO
HOME IN KENTUCKY

The remains of Mr.. James S.
Beavers, who died day or two
since in Dawson, passed through
Americus yesterday en- route for his
former home in Elizabethtown, KY,
for interment The body was en-
balmed by Mr. Homer Beard of the
A. w. Smith Undertaking Co., of this
city. The deceased was only thirty
three years of age and leaves a young
bride of two months. Death followed
an operation performed for appendi-
citis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
PHONES ARE HARD HIT,
AND A CHIMNEY SPLIT

Telephone service out in the south
ern portion of the city was still more
or less disarranged yesterday as the
result of the lightning stroke the af-
ternoon before which put dozens of
them to the bad. The bolt evidently
struck a cable, disabling for the time
all of the wires connected there with.
The same bolt, or a near" bolt like
it, struck a chimney on the resi-
dence of DR.. r. E. Cato in Rees Park,
splitting the brick in twain as one
would split a log with an axe, and
filing the lower rooms with debris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
TIGERS AND CHAMPS IN
MIXED GAME AT CUE

The Champs and the Tigers, like
the tabled lion and the lamb, lay
down together yesterday in frater-
nal unity when called upon to dust
bunch of Smithvillians There
was a big barbecue at SmithvilIe
with baseball game for dessert,
and it was necessary to get outside
talent to buck the local bunch Meth
er of the Americus teams could go
as a whole, but selections from the
ranks of each made UP an excellent
nine, and doubtless the game was a
good one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15

those who ardently desire the failure
of the prohibition law.
And we are not prepared to be-
lieve as general proposition that
other communities are less law-abid-
ing than Atlanta. There are un-
doubtedly infractions of the law. But
there are also violations of the
statutes against larceny, arson, for
gerry, and murder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
AMERICUS Is GIVEN A
HOT ROAST IN FACT

Fearing that Americus people
might not have observed that it
was just trifle warm. attention is
called to the fact here. In truth, it
was the hottest day of summer, with
the mercury ranging high above the
ninety notch the greater part of the
morning and afternoon. The highest
record reported was 94, although
even that altitudinous height may
also have been exceeded by other
thermometers more reckless than
ours. There was not a breeze to
temper the vertical rays of the
sun, and one had but to bake or be
fricasseed as he liked best No
one looked for freekles on telephone
poles, or fried eggs upon the hot
pavements, but no doubt it could cas-
lily have been done.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
Please Pay Up Accounts

Mrs. M. T. ELAN earnestly requests
all those who are indebted to her to
call and pay their accounts She will
soon have to start North, to first re-
cuperate her strength, and then pur-
chase her fall and winter stock, and
greatly needs what her friends owe
her to enable her to do so. 14-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
FORCE is AGAIN CUT
HERE BY SEABOARD

To the end, doubtless, of still furth-
er reducing operating expenses,
more men are being laid off at the
shops of the Seaboard Railway. Four
machinists have been laid off this
week at the Americus shops, where
the force already is Whitfield to a
fine point, while it is understood that
ten men We're cut out of the Jackson
Vile shops and seven from the Sa-
vannah shops this week as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
GOES FOR A VACATION:
Mr.. RAMSEY IN CHARGE

Mr.. j. T. Ramsey, of Augusta,
comes here today for stay of six or
eight weeks as temporary manager of
the Americus Office of the Postal Tel
egraph Co. Miss Grace Billings, the
very efficient manager, has been
granted leave of ABSENCE until Sep
tember 1st and leaves. today for her
New England home to spend the sum
mer vacation of six weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15

33 1-3 discount on all
summer suits and odd
pants, all new this sum-
mer's goods. We need
room for our fall cloth
ing, therefore put a price
that will move them.
Rylander Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
Albany Not "Near" Ready

The Champs did not go to Albany
yesterday, as expected, and the story
told of the cancellation of the en-
gagement by their hosts created no
little merriment here
Of course it was suspected that
Albany was getting fixed this time
to trounce the Champs. and it is
said, had hired La Fitte and Harmon,
two crack Atlanta pitchers, to come
to Albany and assist them in the kill
ing.
Unfortunately for Albany, the hired
talent fell down at the last moment,
being unable to come at this time,
hence the rush telegram sent here
cancelling the game yesterday with
the Champs.
When Albany succeeds in hiring a
real good team the Champs will be
invited down again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
AMERICUS Is READY TO
MEET THE MACONlANS
NEAR Mercer Team Com
ing Thursday.

Macon comes to Americus on
Thursday with a bunch of artists and
near professionals for two games
with the Champs, and local fans are
promised the best ball that has been
played on the local diamond this
summer. It's an 'all star" crowd.
Manager T. L. Bell returned here
yesterday from Macon, where he
completed arrangements with Con-
nor's crowd for the games here.
And Thursday and Friday are the
dates selected.
Manager Connor promises to bring
to Americus the best bunch of ball
tossers outside of the professional
class that has ever played in Ameri-
Gus. He will have about half the
original Mercer team, besides other
artists of great renown.
The pick of Macon's amateur tai
ent and near" professionals will
be brought to Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15

In preparation for this bunch of
bat fighters, Manager Bell thought it
best to strengthen the Champs team
little, and has signed Frank Foley
for the remainder of the season.
Foley has state reputation as an
all round 4-karat diamond gem.
Not only is he a crack pitcher, but
ranks A l as batter and coach. His
principal work will be as coach for
the Champs, but he will do other work
also.
Foley's connection with the team
will inspire renewed confidence in
its ability ito clean up any bunch they
go up against. In view of the fact
that several of the team are out of
town for a time it was necessary to
strengthen it as has been done.
Foley will be here to take a hand
in Thursdays game, and will do to
depend upon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
Land For Sale.

3O3 ga acres of land in
Lee County about one mile
east of Adams station, occupied by
Jube Meekins. Very good.
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GA.
M1EGEiI2. 14-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
Camilla is Coming Here

The Camilla team, which has ex-
pressed great desire to meet the
Champs, has been invited to come to
Americus next week for three games.
Manager Bell thus wired the south
Georgians yesterday, and they will
doubtless accept
But first comes Macon, and Ameri-
Gus will see two good games with
them this week, Thursday and Fri
day next
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15

It seems odd that the easiest job,
as well as the one with the most
fun in it, should have gone to the de-
Win. Y. Press
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-15
CLOTHING
PRICES
REDUCED

Between seasons, when Clear
ance Sale time arrives, we always
tempt the buying appetite with un-
usual inducements. Twice a year
we hold these Bargain Feasts.
Our Midsummer Function
New-York tribune., 1908-06-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

PRESENT DAY PROBLEMS. A Collection OF Ad-
dresses Delivered on Various Occasions. By William
ri Taft limo. pp. 1855 tDotid. Mead & COZ
Including his inaugural address as Civil Gov
.rror ~ the PhiIipDfnes. Appreciation Of Gen
eraI Grant" The Legislative Policies OF the Pres
sent Administration and other papers
1.-rr DEpNESS HOMES Book of Log Cabin.
Nv oliver Kemp. Illustrated by the author
12mo Do XII I54 (Outing Publishing Company
Some practical advice for the amateur builder
ADOIPHF, OuETELET AS STATISTICIAS BY Frank
ri Hawkins Phi. D. Svo, 13i (Longnans
Green & Coz
In the studies Of History. Economics and Pub
lie Law" by the faculty OF political sciences
OF Columbia University
CONsANCTUINEOUS MARRIAGES IN THE AMERI-
CAN POPULATION. BY George Louis Arner.
Ph d. svo. pp (Lonzmans. Green Coz
Uniform with
FACTORY LEGISLATION IN MAINE BY s.sss
Within. I2no. pp 14J. (Longnans. Green & Coz
Uniform
New-York tribune., 1908-06-27
N4POLEON'S n ITINERARY.
An Inualuable Book for the Student
of HIS Career.

M- Henry Houssaye, himself an important con-
tributor to the literature Of Napoleon, com
munlcates to Figaro some interesting notes
on work which has been prepared by IL. AL
pert Schuermans, "LItineraire general de Ma
Poleon Ter" He points out that although some
Six hundred books relating to the Emperor have
been published in the last twenty years. the
story of his extraordinary movements up and
down Europe has never been adequately sum-
married in comprehensive yet concise form.
The books of Dolly. Perrot and La BedoIliere
have been useful. but they have left plenty Of
room for such an exhaustive study as NJ.
Schuermans has now made Of the subject NJ.
Houssaye praises him for the perfect discretion
he has used. Here is typical note: August +,
1SOS. The Emperor left Rochefort at 2 q. III.
He arrived at La Rochelle at 2:30 p. N. He
visited ON horseback the town and the port, and
was en- route again at O'Clock. He arrived at
Mort at midnight" To find a great battle
corded in half line in one of NJ. Schuermanss
notes is to suffer a kind of shock; one is unac-
customed to such brevity. But the effect is
really to pique the Imagination. There is too,
something very simple and human about these
terse stories of the days work.
OF course Napoleon was not always travelling
or on the battlefield. He passed many days at
the Tuiieries, at Malmaison or at Saint Cloud.
The manner in which he occupied these periods
of "repose" is thus sketched:
At half past six in. the morning he rose,
and. in his robe de chambre glanced over the
letters. dispatches and reports received In the
night. finging the floor the papers which
qured serious attention. At half past
he bathed and dressed. listening to Meneyals read
ing of the French and foreign newspapers. The
time from nine TO eleven would be given TO the
levees and particular audiences. A dejeuner of
eight minutes at eleven o'clock followed by
a short visit to the Empress. Then came busy
time with Meneval given to the examination OF
letters and reports and to dictation at fearful
speed. Napoleon's correspondence immense.
embracing the entire empire and bearing upon
matters diplomacy, finance, commerce, and
the departments of war and of the navy. II the
day did not require his presence at some council
or there other official engagement, he
continued to work until dinner was announced
Often in the evening he would return to his study
before ten O'clock to read. annotate or dictate
until midnight.
Unquestionably. NJ. Houssaye prophesies,
this book of M Schuermans will be widely con-
suited. Each line In it. indeed. must signify
TO the right reader several pages in the history
of the Emperor