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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

STATE OF GEORGIA,
Webster County:
Before me came w. E. Jenkins,
Cashier, of Bank of Preston, who being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true condi-
ton of said Bank, as shown by the
books of file in said Bank.
w. E. JENKINS, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of September, 1909.
w. H. COSBY, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15
LAND FOR SALE

We have for sale 1,43O acres; i'm
provemsnts; rents for 80 bales cot
ton, $4,000.
1900 acres, highly improved; water
grist mill and cotton gin; good resi-
dence, $4,000.
125 acres, improvements. We make
you present of this for $3.50.
200 acres fine land; rents 8 bales
cotton, $4,000.
BIT acres first-cIass land, rents for
10 bales cotton, $3,77O.
ass acres, rents for bales cotton;
not much of this land is open; timber
good, $4,000.
2O2 acres, a splendid place for
$2,1OO. More than fifty other bargains
in lands. Call on me at Allison Furni-
ture store, or phone 597.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

Peary's name, his friends say, is
pronounced 'Peer--y." If he doesn't
make good in his accusations against
Cook it is pretty apt to be pronounced
Mud"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

More ships, of course we need
more ships" says Admiral Dewey.
Yes, but let's wait awhile and see
whether we had not better make them
air-ships.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

If corn produces apellagra the Sa-
vannah News thinks the only thing to
do with the crop is to distill it. In a
liquid form the pellagra germs are de-
stroyed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

Savannah after big prize fight"
says dispatches from that city. No,
not Savannah, just certain element
down there. Don't put it up to the city
as a whole
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County:
Before me came NJ NJ Lowrey.
Cashier, of Americas Trust and Saw
ings Bank, who being, duly sworn
says that the above and foregoing
statement is a true condition of said
Bank, as shown by the books of file in
said Bank
NJ. NJ. LOWREY, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me.
this 18th day of September, 1909.
r. e. McNULTY,
Notary Public, S. Co, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

Taft is to participate in twenty-five
banquets. He had better look out that
they don't mean twenty-three for him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

into town. The car was not damaged
in the least, and the Messrs. Grubbs
returned to Sylvester in it this morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15

STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County:
Before me came w. L. Thomas,
Cashier, of Plains Bank, who being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true condi-
ton of said Bank, as shown by the
books of file in said Bank
W. L. THOMAS, Cashier.
Sworn to and sbscribed before me,
this 18th day of September, 1909
A G.. KENDRICK,
Notary Public, Sumter Co, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15
IS YOUR
MONEY
INVESTED
WELL?

Next to having money, the most
important thing Is how to take care
of it-how best to invest 1t.
A Banking Institution OF this klnG
cannot only care foT your nnancla
interests In a careful, CONSERVATIVE
way-giying you abundant banking
facilities in every DEPARTMENT OF III
ance-bUt can also give you
aid and advice about investments>~&.
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
Advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15
REHABILITATION.

REHABILITATION.
Loans and Discounts S2S5 572 AZ
=. 5. Bonds and Premiums. los, 5O7. so
furniture and Fixtures 4,380.S2
Over-drafts :. 2.11625
demand Loans on Cotton =. 22,16O.13
Cash and Due from Banks. sc. 074. 60
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15
Statement of the Condition of
Plains Bank.

Located at Preston, Ca. at the Close
of Business September 1, 1909.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15
The Tiirnes-Recorder

Ii you are not a subscriber let
us put you on the list for month
as an experiment. You will con-
tinue subscriber thereafter. De-
livered to any address in the city at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-15
Report of the Condition of
Americas National
Bank,
at Americus, in the State of Georgia,
at the Close of Business, Sep
TENDER LIST, 1909.

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts 80. $2S5,57347
| Overdrafts, Secured and I'm
cured 49,. 24,276,3S
U. s. Bonds to Secure Cir
culation e. =. =. .. 100000
.. s. Bonds to Secure U. S.
Deposits 100000
Premiums on u S. Bonds -. 4,507S2
Banking House, Furniture
and Fixtures -. $3.50. 4,3SO82
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents. =, 11,4O5.5O
Due from State and Private
Banks and Bankers, Trust
Companies, and Savings
Banks. =. 16,897.8S
Due from Approved Reserve
Agents =. ... 32,28211
Checks and other Cash
Items 49,. $3.50. 1,14544
4stes of Other National
r Banks =. E. 100000
Fractional Paper Currency,
Nickles, and Cents -. 9417
Lawful Money Reserve
| in Bank, viz:
specie S14 $4,000
| Legal tender
Notes ....... 100000 19,35000
Redemption fund with U.
of circulation ......... 100000
Total .$5O5, 813.O9
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock Paid In =. 800, 900 90
Surplus Fund e.. q. . 100000
Undivided Profits, Less Ex-
penses and Taxes Paid. 1,42S.OO
National Bank Notes Out
standing e. :. T.. =. 9S.9OO.OO
Due to OTHER National
Banks 10000
Due to State and Private
Banks and Bankers .. 4,656.59
DIVIDENDS Unpaid =. e. 1000
Individual Deposits Sub
ject to Check =. 81. 993. "a
Demand Certificates of De-
post .....,.......... 2,653.35
Time Certificates of De-
post ................ 59,S4O.91
United States Deposits =. 100000
Bills Payable, Including
Certificates of Deposit for
Money Borrowed 1913 Don 90
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

REGGIO. Jan. IA stroke of
most frightful anarchy prevails A
mob of ruffiains roam among the
buildings. They are pillaging the
wrecked jewelry stores and banks.
and do not hesitate to shed the blood
of those opposing them. A few SOL
diers who escaped unhurt have been
impelled by an admirable spirit of
discipline TO organize patrols on their
own initiative. They are endeavor-
ing to protect the property left in
tact, but the criminals fight them.
The number of these criminals has
increased to such an extent that the
soldiers have on several occasions
been forced TO fire on them. II was
only after a pitched battle in which
several were killed that a semblance
of order was restored. Many of the
survivors are being exposed. The
relief parties of which several are
here now, are unable to cope with the
distress.
The city has been divided into sew
eral zones, each commanded by an
officer. Stores and food are now be-
ing landed and guarded by soldiers
to prevent pillage by the famished
people. The survivors for two days
suffered untold distress, thinking
that they had been forsaken. Steam
ers were seen crossing the straits.
but all signals to them were in vain,
as all help went to Messina. 1t was
only after the kings visit that re-
lief came.
The monks and nuns in various re-
ligious institutions suffered severely
and many miraculous escapes are re-
ported. OF 21 nuns In one of the
CONTINUED on page two.)
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

people themselves to repair. has been
wrought by earthquake and tidal
wave.
The matter of displaeing the fleet
on its mission of mercy is now under
consideration, and speedy decision
in favor of such employment Is ex-
pected.
The ! 6 warships are now making
their way through the Red Sea and
should arrive at Port Said on the
eastern entrance of the Suez canal, by
Sunday. Supplies must be taken on
at Port Said. for the ships are just
completing one of the longest legs of
their remarkable voyage, and as the
distance from Suez. the western end
of the canal, TO Messina is about 900
miles. the battleships must spend at
least two days somewhere in the
canal. taking on coal. A supply will
be required. because it is quite GER
tain that even the great commercial
port of Messina is now no longer in
a position 10 supply fuel for marine
use.
hen at least two days. probably.
will be spent in passing the / 6 ships
through the Suez canal from the Red
sea to the Mediterranean, and alto
gether the estimate made at the nav
igation bureau of the navy depart
ment today was that the American
fleet will reach Messina about Janu-
airy Is.
With their j., 900 thoroughly dis
ciplined American sailors. splendid
corps of medical officers and sur
geons; with abundant supplies of
medicine and food. it is believed that
the American fleet will be very
welcome visitor to the shores of ST.
ely. even fortnight hence.
OF the combined crews of the
fleet. probably 5000 could be sent
ashore to assist in rendering relief.
Ii is generally believed at the navy
department that Naples probably will
be the scene of the greater suffer
ing as thousands of persons are now
flocking there and will become desti-
tute
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
PRISON CRIBS
DESTROYED
that Pris-
Oners U)ere Mis-
treated Causes
Investigation.

I.EANENWORTH Kan. Jan. -
AS result of recommendations by
Governor Hoeh for an investigation
of the condition of the state peniten-
tiary, two cribs formerly used to pun
ish unruly prisoners were destroyed
today by being thrown from a second
story window in the prison by order
of the prison directors. The crib
and the water cure have been used
until recently in the Kansas state
penitentiary at Lansing to subdue re-
fractory prisoners according to q
statement made here last night by
Warden W. II. Haskell. at a joint
meeting of an investigating commit
tee, appointed by the governors of
Oklahoma and Kansas. The inyes-
tigation is the outcome of charges
made by Miss Kate Bernard. state
inspector of prisons and charities of
Oklahoma. who alleged that the pris-
oners of that state sent to the Kansas
institution. are mistreated.
Warden Haskell spoke with feeling
in defending the prison management
and urged full and prompt investi-
CATION.
Mr.. Haskell said:
The crib is something that mas
been in use here for a great many
years, but which we have used but
little. and but recently took il from
the room where 1t was kept. as we
thought the room more desirable for
other purposes.
The so-called water cure has
been used only in very few In
stances. and then only on incorrigi-
bic prisoners. Ii consists of hand
cutting a man and confining him in
sitting position and turning water
on him from an ordinary garden
hose. The water was never forced
down his mouth. nor did Ii ever re-
suit in physical injury. 1t always be-
ing used under the direction of the
prison physician.
DIR. S. J. Crubine this morning
personally examined an unusually
large number of men who were re-
ported sick. He promptly charged a
number with shamming. and ordered
them sent to the mines. Later the
committee made a trip through the
prison, talking informally with the
prisoners. They ate lunch with the
prisoners. and pronounced the food
good. The committee today wired
Attorney General Fred S. Jackson at
Topeka to come to Leavenworth and
act in the capacity of master. II is
desired to put all witnesses under
oath. !.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
FASTER
AND FARTHER
PRESENT DAY SOLDIERS CAUSE
MORE DESTRUCTION IN LESS
TIME THAN THOSE OF DUR.
ING THE CIVIL WAR.

RICHMOND. Va, Jan. Major
Eben Swift. of the general stan.
Unied states army, in discussing the
Wilderness Campaign" declares that
the battles of the present day are
fought by soldiers who shoot five
times faster. five times farther, and
five times oftener than the soldiers
who fought in the Wilderness cam
paign. In dealing with this subject
Major Swift took occasion to CON-
pare the battles of the Civil War
with the battles of the present, his
conclusion being that the tendency of
modern warfare is to lengthen the
duration of battles.
THE artillery of 1864 was so un-
certain" said Major Swift, that |
will not venture TO describe its ef-
fectiyeness At the present day a
battery of four guns firing shrapne
can accurately place 10000 bullets
on a ten acre lot. two miles away.
in two minutes BY the method of
indirect fire single observer can
direct the fire of artillery which is
sheltered behind hill in such a way
that il can fire over the hill and hit
its target just as accurately as If il
We're firing in the open. In the
Wilderness campaign the smoke of
powder gave information of the po-
sition of the army. obscured the view
and made the aim uncertain. But
with smokeless powder il is exceed
ingly difficult to locate the firing
lines, but aiming is easy for both
sides
THE Wilderness Campaign called
for braver soldier than ever fought
in war Battles called for the ut
most limit of physical and moral
force, but the results were often
negative and partial. Since that
campaign, increase in the destructive
power of weapons has acted to
iengthen the range at which battles
begin. They end where they always
did.
Major Swift stated that the most
important poist derived from a study
of the battles of the Civil War, com
pared with those of the present. is
the question of generalship and
strategy.
Lee was the only general of
Napoleonie type who ever lived" de-
elared Major Swift. ''and whether
greater or not. who shall
say? OF all great soldiers no one
but Lee probably encouraged as
Continued on page fourD
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

THOUGH BUILT FOR PURPOSES
OF DESTRUCTION, 1T WILL BE
GREATEST HUMANITARIAN
AGENT or MODERN TIMES.

SUEZ. Jan. 1.-The American bat
tleship feet is 600 miles from Suez,
where they are due Sunday Perfect
weather has prevailed all the way
from Colombo.
The great fleet, built for purposes
of destruction, may. after all. have
to go down in history as one of the
greatest humanitarian agents in
modern times. lJot content with the
outpouring of private charity, it is
probable that the American govern
ment will direct this great fleet
away from its own maritime prog
ress towards home. to the stricken
city of Messina, and to the other Ital-
ian ports where devastation beyond
the unaided efforts of the Italian
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

ROME Jan There is mourning through all Italy today
The trcolor half mast everywhere and national grief
manifested by numberes religious and the coec
ton of money and supplies for the stricken British and Rus
sian sailors who worked vaanty and devoted
the the Whenever they pass through the streets
Naples hats raised III their honor To the destruction
Messna Reggie and Eufama must be added Gagnara Pal
mi Semnara and the following from Castea to Pro
tistena Cnqueprond Manmertina Proopo Pzzconix,
Sefanconi, Caon, Rossao and Schlti.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

ROME Jan $50 far ascerained, Alfred Cheney,
SUI a Messna and wife, the only Americans to lose their
lives in the disaster They crushed beneath the walls of
the consulate Ambassador rscom representatives to the
legation in search of Americans in Sicily and Caabra the
me of the earthquake He also communicated to the
men the receipt of contribution of $4,000 from the American
Red Cross society
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
NONNELL Is PENITENT.
Chief Regret Is the Condition of His
Finances.

SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. Jan. /.
Israel Donnell. formerly a promi-
nent attorney of Mansfield. o., was
arrested here on a charge of forgery
in the sum of $4,000. He has been
living here month under the name
of Woodford. When arrested he
said. weeping: Il am penniless
now
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
GAMBLING To
BE STOPPED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-The po-
lice department and the law
and order league have Joined
hands in a crusade to prevent
society women from gambling.
The edict applies to cinch. whist
and euchre parties. in which the
trophies are cut glass and china
ware, as well as to bridge and
poker parties. in which high
monetary stakes are the prizes.
1t is alleged that private resi-
dences. as we'll as public halls.
will be raided ii necessary.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

ROME Jan. 1.-The presence of the king and queen the
stricken district infused into the relief committees and
much good work is being done Prof Afani of Florence OBJ
servaory predicts that seismic activity will continue for three
years He recommends restrictive building laws in the earth
quake Conditions at Reggie than at Messina
owing danger of epidemic from decayng bodies is pro
posed in small villages where houses to set the debris
on fire IS Il OF purfcaon.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
STEAMER ON FIRE.

SAVANNAH. Ga. Jan. with
Il passengers aboard the Norwegian
steamer Christian bound for Havana,
the vessel caught fire today five miles
out. The fire department sent an
apparatus to the rescue.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

REGGIO Jan 1.-The king travelled through the ruins
end the other today comforting sufferers and
AT point he Il buried to the waist in
debris The king encouraged the while the soldiers
ricated him from his uncomfortable position.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

lars in cash hand and will be forwarded to Italy New
York contributed $150000 Boston $50000 Chicago 100000
San Francisco $ 000 St Louis $500 The aggregate for the
United States and Canada will than a million.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

CATANZARO Jan. Some violent scenes were witness
cd here today when train started for the Reggie district
Commissioners taken by assault and broke In doors
windows Several injured in scuing young girl
arrived today from Reggie after walking Is miles practically
without clothing Finally the outskirts of the city she met
monk stripped off his habit and ii to her Refugees
tell stories of horror through which they passed
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
New Years Reception of President =
Roosevelt Is q Brilliant affair

WASHINGTON. last
Il
stricken
The as informaliy
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

CANANIA Jan 1.-The rescue work at Messlna IS pro
oeedne today undated although conditions very difficult
The streets are encumberd with wreckage that
are restricted and the slow and the vast IN extent
Much time must eapse before all and heaps debris
can be examined.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
RESCUE WORK IS DIFFICULT
Reports of Another Tidal LOdOe at
Messina..=King and Queen 4ctiOe
In Hiding Rescuers=.sRetugees Hr-
riOing at Naples BY Thousands.

ROME Jan News has been received that the Lparl
islands destroyed has there been loss OF e some
buildings were damaged by the shakeup
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

MESSINA Jan. THE French squadron arrived to assist
relief Five thousand soldiers also arrived and
distributed Trough the city assist the wounded to keep
order IA
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02
SALT LAKE HAS BLAZE
CAUSING $4,000 LOSS

SALT LAKE, Fire des
Of The
an adiom house had u marrow
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

NAPLES Jan There is unverihed report that a.
other tidal swept through the Strait of Messna
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

MESSINA Jan 1.-Two steamers loaded with refuge
that expected today have not been sighted 1t IS houg
the have sought the shelter of some island.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

NAPLES Jan Twenty thousand refugees arrived here
today Hospitals filled and churches halls and theaters
being fitted to receive others Many of the injured
taken forcb to hospitals and became ened at the idea of
entering hospital Three tank steamers filed with drinking
water have sailed for Messna In Taomina where number
of Americans spending the winter they escaped without
serious damage
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

ROME. Jan. lit is officially estimated that the deaf
list at Reggie will reach 20000
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-01-02

NEW YORK, Jan 1.-The spontaneous action throughout
America aid of the distressed Italians has assumed the char
cer of a national movement Already "A half million dol
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-06

CONTINUED on Page 81
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-06
MAYOR and MEMBERS
Continued from Page y

that those minutes state the true YER
sion of our last meeting. and | de-
cline to put the question"
Mcclellan Supports Mayor
Supervisor Mcclellan then arose,
saying: Gentlemen, ! contend that
that special meeting was called for
the approval Of the bonds OF the
elective officers and for no other pur-
pose.
81 do not believe that II was right to
transact any other business at a meet
ing called for that special purpose.
therefore ask that the adoption OF the
minutes be deferred" again cries OF
question" interrupted the speaker.
The Mayor then arose again. saying
Gentlemen, there are matters that
want to look into before the minutes
are adopted. | therefore ask again
that the adoption of the minutes be
postponed" Calls of question:
Quinn-"Mr. Chairman. we do moi
want to be discounteous toward the
Mayor. but we believe that the minutes
as read cover the matter exactly"
The question was then put and car
ried. six to 1, Mcclellan only votinl
mo"
The adoption Of the minutes proved
the signal for a battle royal. McClel
lGn, the lone Democrat on the Board
backed Fern up at every ditch. but tn,
Republican majority carried every
thing.
Room Was Crowded.
The Supervisors room was crowde,
TO the doors long before the hour Sc
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-06

tent Independent of the daily news
paper. Reconstruction was the
work of Congress and its debates and
acts are the essential things"
Mr.. Rhodes summed up his paper
with the concluding remark: THE
duty of the historian is not to decide
II the newspapers are as good as
they ought to be. but to measure
their influence on the present and ia
recognize their Importance as an am.
rle and contemporary record of the
past"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-06
SUBJECT MATTER.

His book OF travels is profusely il
iustrated."
"So?"
YES by the portraits of himself,
with the pyramids, the ruins of Baal-
bee and other interesting objects as
backgrounds"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-06
Committees Opposed,

Committees opposed. .-... -
After the reading of the commun'
munication, Supervisor Logan arose,
saying:
"Mr. Mayor, move that your list OF
committees be laid on the table. Even
If you had the authority to name the
committees, 7 should be opposed to
those that you have named for they
consist of only two members each. |
never heard Of important committees
Of less than three members. move
that the list OF committees be laid on
the table,"
The motion was duly seconded.
Mayor rule that motion out o:
order and decline to put the question. "
Logan Gets Busy.
Logan-"Mr. Mayor, respectfully
appeal from the ruling of the Chair"
Mayor decline TO put the ap,
real"
Logan-"Mr, Mayor, for the first
CONTINUED on Page 81
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-06

validity of all action so taken before
can make myself a party thereto.
As early response as the impor-
lance of the matters involved will
warrant is respectfully requested.
Yours faithfully,
JOSEPH J. FERN,
MayOr.