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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-22
FARMERS COTTON OIL co.
AMERICUS, GA.

Announces to the farmers it's prepared
ness to handle their seed cotton expedi-
tiously and to entire satisfaction.
Our new brick glnnery is equipped with
the Improved Munger System-Eight New
Eighty Saw Gins, with capacity of One
Hundred Bales daily.
We give you clean, good sample We
will gin your cotton at lowest price, and
supply bagging and ties when desired. No
waiting; no delay. Cotton ginned quickly
and satisfactorily.
We Pay Highest Market Price For
Cotton Seed
Our company will greatly appreciate
your patronage.
G. w. RILEY, Sect and Manager.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-22

DAILY. Except Sunday. :! Sun
Sleeping cars between Americus
Gus 1O:4O p. M; arriving Americas
sleeping cars to and from Savannah.
cago and Jacksonville leaves Americas
Americas for Chicago via Columbus an
information, apply to J. E. HIGHTO
John W RLOUNT. District
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
TIE EXTREME OF PREJUDICE.
Owner of Famous Picture Blotted OM Feature That SWinburne Had
 Praised.

Lovers of cats have read witt mingled feelings in the Rossott "Reminiscences of Swinburne's fond ness for that animal, and what hap pened to a picture by M. Legros ex- hibited at the Royal Academy ib 1868, because in some art notes the poet wrote of ''the splendid cat, which was painted in the picture The picture was bought, presumably before Swinburne's eulogium had appeared, by person of some dis tinction. Years afterward, ill 1895. Mir. w. M. Rossetti had occasion to look at this painting in the house of the original heir. To his sur prise, the cat had disappeared Why" said Rossetti, ''there used to be a cat in the corner of that pie ture." ''Yes," replied the owner there was; but my predecessor on seeing that Swinbllrne had found d good word for the cat, got her ob liberated forthwith" And so 1t Is. that ''The Refectory,' tabby cat, vanished from the scene, all on ac- count of the fury aroused by the publication of "Poems and Ballads. Prejudice could scarcely go further but it is evidence of the spirit that denied the laureatship to England's great poet.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
WHERE SHE SIZED UP.

Dr. Charles F. Aked of New York recently gave the young wonfen of his congregation some excellent ad- vice about matrimonial extrava- gance. Compared with the English girl, the American girl is great spendthrift. Shortly after the re- turn of the fleet two naval officers were talking about their wives. Naturally they used nautical terms.
 What a dear little craft your wife is," said the first.
 "Dear and little,' did you say? She is dear, all right, but there is nothing little about her. Why, she is the biggest revenue cutter 1 have ever seen. Beforehand Leader.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
ENGLAND LACKS HORSES.

The census of horses set going hy the government in Devonshire is nearly complete; and it is found that the police had nearly all the facts already accumulated.
 The result of the cersus is likely to be alarming. It i. not so mucf that the number of horses has fallen off-though there is probably a de crease of at least 15,000 foals iu England-as that the right type is wanting. The other day, at special request, a government buyer of re- mounts, accompanied by a professor went down to Cornwall to purchase
 A hundred horses were specially collected and paraded; but of the 100 only six were selected as sound and of the right type. If this hap, pens at Liskeard, the center of the Brood Mare society, where Mr. Will Hams is organizing his scheme for ear marking-in the literal sense national horses, the results will be twice as bad elsewhere. Among those who know the facts the alarm at the national deficiency is great London Daily Mail.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
THE GOVERNOR MAKING GOOD.

If Governor Donaghey goes tor ward with the completion of the state capitol building, which 1t now appears he will be able to do, he will have kept his pledges where but few men would have been able to do so, and will have triumphed over the opposition oi one ot the best-organized punches of machine politicians and political grafters that ever infested any state in the union. They have plotted his defeat and downfall every inch of the way, but he was too strong for them. If the people of the state are only halt wise to the res l conditions. the scheme to defeat the governor for second term will get about the hardest jolt any at tempt political intrigue and job
 
 bery every received in thr history of the state. Another term of Donaghey means the sounding of their political death knell. Given Donaghey another term and give him a reasonably good legislature next session and you will see Ark ansas pulled high and dry gut ot the rut of rotten politics. In the fight against the governors renom- ination, the Old Guard will be making its last stand, so the good people of Arkansas who have long hoped and prayed for better things should be advised and govern themselves accordingly. We an ticipate one of the most vicious campaigns ever waged in the state in the one now being framed up to prevent the governors renomina- tion.-Fort Smith American.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
TO COLOR MEERSCHAUM PIPE.
Some Rules Which the Smoker Must Follow If He Would Get the
 Best Results.

The following information should appeal to smokers: Ordinarily meerschaum pipe is boiled for col bring in a preparation of wax, which is absorbed, and thin coating of wax is held on the surface of the pipe and made to take high polish. Under the wax is retained the oil of tobacco which is absorbed by the pipe, and it's hue grows darker in proportion to the tobacco used. A meerschaum pipe at first should be smoked slowly and before a second bowlful is lighted the pipe should cool off. This is to keep the wax as far up to the bowl as possible, and rapid smoking will overheat, driving the wax off and leaving the pipe dry and raw.
 A new pipe never should be smoked outdoors in extremely cold weather. Fill the pipe and smoke down about one-third, or to the height to which you wish to color. Leave the remainder of the tobacco in the pipe and do not empty or dis turb it for several weeks, or until the desired color is obtained. When smoking, put fresh tobacco on the top and smoke to the same level. When once burned the pipe can not be satisfactorily colored unless the burned portion is removed, and the surface again treated by the process by which meerschaum is prepared. The coloring is produced by the ac- ton of the smoke upon the oils and wax which are superfcially on the exterior of the pipe, and are applied n the same process of manufacture.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
HOME NEWS
OF INTEREST To EVERYONE IN
 CONWAY.

In every newspaper i'll the coun- try you will read the statements made by people living i'll out-of- the-way places who are supposed to have been cured or derived great benefit from some wonderful rem edy or "cure all. '" But here in Conway we only publish state ments made by Conway people the testimony of your friends, neigh bors and fellow-townsmen.
 J. R. Duke, College Ave. Con- way Ark, says: II have never known of remedy of such great merit as Doan's Kidney Pills. l was victim of kidney disease and the kidney secretions caused me much annoyance, being profuse at times and then again scanty. The misery endured from my back is almost indescribable, I was some times drawn double by the pain My strength left me and despair ed of ever getting any better. Doan's Kidney Pills were finally brought to my attention and though l had little faith in their curative power, l decided to give them a trial as last resort. Two months after beginning their use l was as we'll as ever before i'll my life.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
 Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan s and take no other.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
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Local

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 L. w. Ruple is here today from Holland.
 Hulls for sale. w. l.. ROBINS, phone 162. I45-tf
 P. Z. Rogers went to Morrilton this morning.
 I. s. Watkins is spending the day in Little Rock.
 R. $. Wilson has returned from a visit at Vilonia.
 Miss Olive Word of Augusta is visiting at Central College.
 County Clerk J. H. Bailey went to Little Rock this morning.
 R. H. Jones of Texas is visiting MT. and Mrs. c. $. Ethridge.
 Mrs. Frank Whiddon is spending the day with Little Rock friends.
 Soda pop delivered to any part of city. Faulkner Go. Bottling Co. Phone 259.
 William H. Prince left this morning for visit at Monte Ne and Fayetteville.
 R. C. Dickerson has returned rom a three weeks camping trip il Cleburne county.
 Fine residence and three lots on Front street near Hendrix College for sale or rent. C. Clark. dwtt
 Mrs. Will Cox has returned to her home at McAlister, Okla, alter a visit with relatives and friends in this city.
 Mrs. John Schichtl has returned to her home at Marianna, after a visit with relatives and friends ln this city.
 Mrs. w. F. Speight and daugh- ter of New Orleans are the guests of MT. aud Mrs w. $. Hammer, ln this city.
 John B. Erwin has purchased the pressing parlor of .. P. Brink on Front street and will continue the business at the same stand.
 About twenty-five members of the Baptist church vii begin the erection of the tabernacle on the lots next to the new church tomor- row morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Ben l.. Griffin left this morning tor Mt. Nebo, where they will spend few days MT. Griffin will deliver an address at the state encampment at Dar- aanelle today.
 Mrs. I. Bruce Greeson and baby left this morning for Fl Paso, Texas, where she will join her husband, who has a position on the Sante Fe railway. They will make Fl Paso their home in the future.
 A. A. Halter and E. w. Jenkins left this morning for Paris, Ark. where they expect to resume con- struction work on the new court house. The contracting firm has b cen greatly delayed by inability 10 get material for the work.
 Jerry Drummer and Miss Ger trude Drummer left last night for St Louis, to be present at the cer- emonies Thursday wher Sister M. Bertilla takes the Black Veil at the Mother Honse Convent, ot the srhool Sisters of Notre Dame. Sister M. Berula was Miss Annie Drummer of this city and entered the convent of the school Sisters of Notre Dame in St. Louis in July, 1000
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10

If the Little Rock Gazette is loyal to Governor Donaghey and the completion of the capitol building, then it ought to get out in the open and also call in some of its field barkers who are spend ing more ot their time promoting opposition candidates for a second term than they are in soliciting business for the paper. - Fort Smith American.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
WONDER OF WONDERS.

A young man writing to his sweetheart started his letter this way:
 "Dear Mabel-As this is Sunday, and l had nothing else to do, l thought I would write to you"
 He wondered why he never heard from her again.-Judge.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
CAN'T SEE OUT.

"Maud doesn't notice things as much as she used to."
 'What's the matter with her, any way?"
 "Haven't you seen the hat she is wearing ?"-Birmingham Age-Her- aid.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
SUM M ONED.

"Come over and see me-" , "Sorry, old man, but I have an engagement with my tailor in 20 minutes"
 Gee. but you're getting swell !! Couldn't break such an important date, eh ?"
 "No. The date is in the court room."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10

Pres. w. w. Rivers of Central College left this morning for trip through Arkansas in the interest of the college.
 John Camp has returned to his home at Springfield after visit with his sister. Mrs. w. H. Nor wood in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
WAS JUDGE OF POETRY.

Queen Victoria is now known to have been better judge of poetry than she is usually given credit fol because of her naming Alfred Aus ten poet laureate. But it seems thai she had asked others, among then Swinburne, but no one except Aus ten was willing to write verses at the royal command.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
Council May Not Meet.

Tonight is the regular time of meeting for the Conway city coun- cil, but it is possible that no fneet- ing will be held, as Mayor Witt, Recorder Hartje and Alderman SchwarZ are all out of the city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10

For upwards of fifteen years Hunts Cure has been sold under a strict guarantee to cure any form of itching skin troubles known. No mat ter the name-less than one per cent Of the pur chasers have requested their money back Why It simply does the woIk.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
UP IN THE AIR.

Redd-I see the test for balloon. ing is to stay up in the air the long est.
 Greene-Well, if that YVES the test in horseback riding you'd win, al right.-Yonkers Statesman.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
GOOD SYSTEM.

"My wife and I never argue-we get along beautifully"
 "How do you work it?"
 "When anything's wrong, I all ways figure that it's my fault, and she never disagrees with me-"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Aug. Io.-To- night and Wednesday generally fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
NOT LUST AS coopo ITS THE BEST

One box of Hunts Cure is unfailingly, unqual ifidely and absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of skin Disease. It is particularly active in promptly relieving and permanently curing all forms of Itching known. Eczema, Tetter, Ringworm and all similar troubles are relieved
 yone applications cured by one box.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10

Call for the big S flour. no other.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-10
Old papers for sale.
Reduced Rates.

On account of the state meeting of the Farmers Union in Little Rock on August 3rd, tickets will be sold from the Ist to 4th inclus- i've good for return on the 9th at reduced rates.
 J. w. JAMES, Agt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-11

that forty men wanting a job, will re.
ceive less than If ten men wanted il?
Increase the number Of laborers, and
sure the wages divided will become so
small, that laborers will have to live fif-
teen In one room. and die Of sickness
induced by their condition. The social
list proposes that the state control pro.
duction and distribution, he sees that an
abundance is produced, but he knows
that the distribution 10 unfair, he wants
a square deal, or he refuses to pray in a
church that denies him equality in op-
portunity. a..
The single taxer, who is really and
truly the only arthodox Republican be ..
lieves that as God gave man right to
life, he also and necessarily gave him
right Of access to those natural oppor.
tunities without which he cannot live
II then all things that God made, be
public, no man need be out of work
Wages will be regulated automatically,
and will depend upon the service he
| renders to the community. The
supreme court in one OF the late decis-
ions seem to recognize a difference be-
tween things that are mine, things that
are ours and things that are yours.
WoRKINGMAN.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-11
Resolutions OF Respect.

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens
and Brethren Of Versailles Lodge
No. 1T A. F. & A. M.
Your committee, appointed to draft
resolutions expressive Of the senti-
ments Of this Lodge occasioned by
the death Of Bro. John F. Gibbs, beg
to submit the following report:
In the midst OF an active and USE
1ul life, and while yet comparatively
young, Brother Gibbs was stricken
down by disease and death. His
untimely end, in an earthly sense,
came as a great shock to his brethren
and friends, and has produced
profound sorrow, and keen regret
among the Craft whereverer he has
been known.
Brother Gibbs was a just and up
right Mason, squaring his actions by
the Square Of virtue, and making the
tenets and cardinal principals Of the
Order part and parcel OF his moral
life.
He manifested due appreciation
and high conception of the teachings
OF Free Masonry, and was an ardent
student of the ritual and law OF the
Fraternity, and a capable Craftsman
in the Mystic Art. His conception
of symbolism was large, and he
prohted accordingly. We deplore
his untimely death, for a useful men,
ber Of the Fraternity has gone ou,
from among US. The State has lost
an upright and useful citizen.
RESOLVED, That we extend our
sympathy and consolation to his be-
reavcd family, and that an engrosscd
copy of these resolutions be furnished
to his bercaved widow.
RESOLVED, Further, that page o
the Lodge record be dedicated tc
his memory.
A. J.. Res
w. W. KlNI.ocH SCom.
Jas. NJ. CLIFTON
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-11
Resolutions OF Respect.

Hail OF Versailles Camp 412, W. o.
w., Versailles, Mo.
Versailles, Mo-, Feb. %, 1909.
We, your committee appointed at
the last meeting to draft resolutions
on the death of Bro. John +. Gibbs,
respectfully beg permission to submit
thc following:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Al
mighty and Divine Ruler of the
Universe to call to the Great Lodge
above, our beloved and esteemed
brother, John Franklin Gibbs, a
brother who never tired of the noble
lessons of our beloved order, and
WHEREAS, We, the members of
Versailles Camp, No. 412, deplore
and sincerely regret the loss, be it
RESOLVED, That we extend to the
sorrow-stricken and beloved wife,
children and relatives Of the deceased
brother our most greatfui coincidence
and heartfelt sympathy in the hour Of
their deep affliction. BE it further
RESOLVED, that this expression of
our brotherly love and respect be
placed upon the records of this Lodge,
and copy be filed in the Archives
as Memento in keeping with the
,enable principles OF our Order.
And be it
RESOLVED, That copy Of these
resolutions be rendered to the sorrow
stricken family Of our deceased
Brother, with the seal OF our Camp
attached thereto, and that copies be
furnished TO the Versailles newspapers
dor publication. .,
Respectfully Submitted,
A. PoppER I
]. A. DUDLEY }Com.
PRICE JoNRs
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-11
This is item number FIVE.

THIS 10 item number hvc.
On Thanksgiving day, 1907, there were
eighteen arrests for drunkenness OH the
streets of Birmingham. That was under
open saloons. On Thanksgiving day
this year, although there were many
visitors in the city and ''.blind tigers
were said to be lurking in nearly every
alley, there were three arrests for drunk.
enness. This, we believe, is item mum.
her sig.
There are other items in the prohibit.
ion report, and one Of the chief Of those
remaining is the published editorial
opinion Of the Birmingham News on the
test Of prohibition in that city. The
News says: Ever since II (prohibition)
went into effect, Birmingham has been a
much safer and much better place to live
in. If prohibition is given the chance
in this community to which il Is entitled
as an institution established by law. II
will prove potent factor as champion OF
the public peace, maintainence of the
public safety and preservation Of the
public welfare" And as coming from
one of those prohibition.indicted city
newspapers this seems to be an excellent
item number seven.
In view of all these facts II does not
seem strange that the Birmingham prohi
bitionists should affirm further that con-
ditions in Birmingham are 30 superior
under prohibition conditions to what
they were with the open saloons that we
confidently believe that sixty per cent Of
the decent citizenship Of our community
who opposed prohibition in the cam.
paign Of October. 1907, are today favor.
able to existing conditions"
We might add a line or two TO this our
selves If it was not for the fact thatlwe
think perhaps the figures that have beer
quoted will argue to just as much pur
pose as we could.-WOinan' Nationa
Daily.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-11
Figures That Talk:

Birmingham Prohibitionists have come
forward with some fgnres that speak
eloqeuntly in behalf of the temperance
cause in that Alabama city. Data fur
nished by the city health officer shows
decreases in deaths during the first
eleven months Of 1908 (under prohibi-
tion) as compared with the first eleven
months OF 1907 (undcr license) to have
been as follows: From gunsliot wounds,
50 to "a; from stab wounds, II to /; from
a fractured skull, q to 19; from unknown
causes, 1O2 to SO; from railroad accidents,
81 to l6; from acute alcoholism, IS to o;
from opium poisoning, 7 to Q; from
broken back, 9 to l., This is a total de-
crease of l73 deaths from the causes
mentioned, most of which will be i'm.
mediately recognized as forms Of death
generally conceded to be chargeable to
indulgence in alcoholic stimulants.
Even If railroad accidents, opium poison,
and broken backs are eliminated frou, the
table, as probably they should be in fair
ness, the showing remains most credit.
able. As item number one 1t still scores
its point.
Other figures have been obtained for
the same two eleven month periods from,
the Birmingham police court docket.
The 1903 decreases iu the number of
arrests made as compared with the 1907
period, are: for assault and battery, l,l5O
toGl5, a decrease Of SIS; for assault to
murder, from 80 to 81, a decrease of 81;
for drunkenness, 2,l57 to 6l6, a. decrease
OF l,54l; for disorderly conduct, from
,'Z3 to $50, a decrease of 57l; for vag-
rancy, from 55S to 33l, a decrease of 227,
and for wife beating, from lis to 66, a
decrease of 40, making a total decrease OF
$500 arrests. This il item number two.
In nine months of 1908 the expense OF
feeding county prisoners decreased more
than 5000. This the warden Of the
county Jail the prohibitionists mark
you-attributes to prohibition. And this
is item number three.
The Birmingham criminal judges testi-
fy, according to the prohibitionists. tina,
capital felonies have decreased about
fifty percent and other cases about forty
percent under prohibition. This Is item
number four. -.. .,
As evidence that prohibit ion does not
"kill town" economically. as many
contend. It Is cited that the capitalization
Of industrial concerns in snd about Bir.
rningha,n has increased between 81 .OOO,.
900 and @2O. 0OO, 900 during 1908. and tina,
per'nits issued for building operations
indicate the expenditure Of $'67. .466 more
for building work in 1908 than in 1907.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-11
Kauffman's last Saturday.

Vincil, the little boy Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Hayes, died on March 3rd and was
buried at the Newkirk cemetery on
March 5th. Mrs. Mohler, q sister Of
Mrs. Hayes, who lives at Lection, Mo,
and Mrs. Joe Lehman, Of Oklahoma,
arrived in town for the funeral which
was conducted at Fortuna by Rev. Dan.
Kaufman.
On March 3rd, Bob Dornan, son Of
Emmett Dornan, and Miss Dicia Hayes,
youngest daughter Of Mrs. Rose Hayes,
were married at Glenstcd. It 10 said
they left immediately for the state Of
California.
Elmer Mcpherson, of Moniteau coun.
ty, was through here last week. He was
trying to get pasture for cattle; pasture
10 said to be very scarce.
Charley Hayes is pushing things on
his new farm, If the weather 10 favorable
by the time this 10 published his barn
and dwelling both will be finished.
Frank Bowman was here last week.
He cried several sales.
Uncle John Drivers sale was largely
attended; lunch was served on the
ground and things sold fairly we'll,
Mrs. Cora Todd visited at Excelsior,
last Sunday.
Mrs Lulu Moore is still sick.
Maude Baker closed her school on
Todd Prairie, last Friday. The patrons
say she has taught good school.
The telegram announcing the death OF
Miss Jennie Bali, at Eureka Springs, last
Saturday morning, was received with
sadness by many people.
John Allison and Byrd Moore attended
the telephane meeting at ]. w. Kauff
mans last Saturday.
Farmers are at work in earnest and
prospects are reasonably good at thi.
writing.
The building boom is looming up ant
the unfinished buildings will soon b,
completed.