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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
RIOT IN CHURCH
SHERIFF is CALLED IN
Negroes in Difficulty dt
Spring Greek.

A red-handed riot in which pistol
and knife brought the gore to the sur
face was started Sunday morning at
Spring Creek church, down in the Fiji
teenth district, and a hurry call sent
to the sheriff's office here summoned
Sheriff Feagin and Deputy Fuller to
the scene, la auto.
The net results were two coons
bagged, the little Sunday hunt proving
quite successful
Porter Walker and Allen Lucas
were the warning Senegambians, and
behind the bars of Castle Sumter yes
terday their fighting blood was allow
ed to cool.
Walkers right arm was bullet
pierced, while the rear scenery of Lu-
cas- anatomy between the belt line
and the shoulders evidenced the artis-
tic skill of Walker in welding the
ever ready and reliable razzer.
Both the shooting and cutting was
done quite successfully
When the sherrific relief party
reached the scene of slaughter the
presiding dominic and the chief dea-
con had the black scrappers rounded
up and ready for transportation. Both
were shipped to Americus, where they
will be held or bonded until fall court
convenes.
The fight just outside the temple
walls created great excitement and
broke up the meeting, unfortunately
before the morning collection had
been taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
COME TO AMFRICUS TO
LECTURE TOFARMERS
Experts From the National
Department
of Agricultural to Lee
ture to Farmers of
Third District.

AT Americus one day this week, tn,
exact date yet to be announced, tbrst
experts at farming from the~Sationa,
Department of AsricultHfaI at Wash.
ington will address the farmers ot
sumter county and surrounding coun-
tIes' aa5lPFof whom are invited to attend
.Sl meeting here
Hon. Dudley M. Hughes, at whose
instance the speakers come here, will
accompany them
The three experts opened theil
campaign of information upon farming
topics at Fort Valley yesterday, and
will speak in five counties of this
district.
1t will be the latter part of the week
ere they reach Americus
| The subjects discussed will be as fol-
lows: Soils, fertilizers, animal hushan-
dry, good roads, etc. Plans will be pre-
sented the farmers whereby they can
cope with the dreaded boil weevil. II
is stated that no farmer can fail to
take advantage of this information.
Col Hughes has also arranged with
the government for practical agricul-
tural demonstrations in five of the
counties of the Third district
This demonstration means that il
each county there will be a two-acre
farm established on fifty or seventy
five plantations covering various coun-
ties. These two-acre farms are to be
absolutely under the control of the ag-
ricultural department at Washington.
The land of these seventy-fiye farms
is to be prepared fertilized and plant
ed with such seed as are and cultivat-
ed in such manner as the department
at Washington may designate.
In each county where this is had
the department will place a supervisor
in charge whose duty it will be to see
that the government plans are fully
executed. An itemized account of the
work is to be kept and the net results
at the end of each year are to be given
1t is asserted that under the govern
.ment's plans, the net profit to the
farmers has not been less, than 25
per cent.
Col. Hughes, as we'll as others who
have kept in touch with the efforts OF
the government in behalf of the farm
ers, considers this work to be of much
Importance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
COMMISSIONERS OF SUMTER
A BODY OF PATRIOTS
Declined to Hold Their Meeting Oh
Labor Day.

Labor Day" was observed yester-
day by the board of county commits
sioners of s inter. 1t was the date Of
their regulI} meeting, but the spirit OF
patriotism swelling within their breast;
precluded any idea of labor on the Ma
tional holiday. Besides, being hoi-
iday, some question as to the validity
of such meeting was suggested. But
today will be divested of any semb-
lance of holiday, and the commissions
ers will meet in solemn conclave al
the usual hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
MISS SANDMAN AT HAMILTONS
IN CHARGE OF MILLINERY

The extensive millinery department
of Hamilton & Co., of Americus will be
in charge this season of Miss Anna
Sandman of Baltimore Miss Sandman
has been at the head of the trimming
department of Armstrong, Gator & Co.,
of that city and leaders in the South in
fine millinery This fact in itself is
guarantee of Miss Sandmans ability to
please the ladies here in the selection
of their fall hats from the magnificent
stock carried by Hamilton & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
PRES. WALKER IN AMERICUS
AFTER A VISIT NORTH
Returns From Extended Stay in Penn
sylvania.

Pres A. N. Walker, of the local
lighting company, returned to Ameri-
Gus. yesterday from a visit north, hav-
ing spent several weeks in Scranton,
Pa, his home His family are still in
the North, and will not return to AM
ericus for several weeks yet Mr.
Walker says Ii IS exceedingly dry and
warm in that region still, and he is
glad to get back to enjoy the~refresh-
ing breezes of south Georgia. He is
accompanied to Americus by Mr.. G. H
Murray, a well-known attorney ant
financier of Lebanon, Pa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
RECEIPTS FOR MONDAY ARE
AS GOOD AS EXPECTED
No Foreign Markets on Account OF
the Holiday.

Americus warehouses received 80
bales cotton yesterday, the receipts
being quite good for Monday and fol-
lowing the heavy receipts of 1,1G0
bales Saturday. There here was no New
YORK MAJ ket reports yesterday on ac
count of7holiday there, and sales made
ih Ameriaus were around Saturday S
figures of II 3-8 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
ROBERT HAWKINS TO OREGON
TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS
Young Americus Attorney VIII Locate
i'm West.

Mr.. Robert Hawkins leaves Ameri-
Gus today for Portland, Oregon, where
he goes to join his brother, Joe Haw-
kins. and will there engage in his pro-
fession, the law Mr. Hawkins is q
graduate of the University of Georgia
and since leaving the law department
there he has successfully pursued his
profession in the local courts. But the
great Northwest furnishes a wider
and better field, and his host of friends
here will wish for him every success
therein.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
PUPILS TO REGISTER FOR
OPENING OF CITY SCHOOLS
Registration Begins ON THURSDAY
Next, the 9th Inst.

The registration of pupils for the
fall term will begin at Furlow and
Mccoy Hill schools Thursday, Sep
tember 8, and will continue until Sat
urday, September 18th. Office hours
from 10 to IL, and from to s. Schools
will open Monday, September 20. High
school pupils should report early so
as to arrange their studies.
sat A. G. MILLER, supt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
SLICED IN COTTON GIN;
TWO FINGERS ARE LOST
Fatality Seems to Have Overlooked
This Family.

Mr.. Aaron Robinson, who resides
upon his farm near Americus, had
the misfortune to get his hand in q
busy cotton gin while at work a
day or two ago, the razor-like saws
slicing off two fingers. Mr.. Robinson
is the third member of his family to
thus be injured, two sons having had
their hands cut in cotton gins some
time since.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07

Drop in our store during our Ma
jestic Demonstration Week, beginning
Monday, Sept. 6, and let us show you
why the Great Majestic Range is the
best on earth. A Souvenir Set of
Ware, worth $500, given with every
Majestic Range sold. Sheffield-Hunt-
ington Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
THOSE WHO WANT PENSIONS,
COME TO THE FRONT
Papers viii Be Filed Ry Those En-.
titled.

Judge John A. Cobb, of the court ot
ordinary, is ready to wait upon the
Confederate pensioners of Sumter. anC
requests that all those who are entitl.
ed to draw pensions under the exist
ing state pension law, call at his Office
in the courthouse and file their appli
cations at as early date as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
NEGRO SHOT AT SHELLMAN
FOR RESISTING ARREST

Shellman, Ca, Sept 6.-Will An
thony negro was shot and killed
here Sunday morning by Bailiff A. l..
George, while resisting arrest on a
trivial charge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
MISS EVERETTE is HOSTESS
AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Petite Miss Ruth Everette, than
whom there is no more winsome little
lass in Americus, welcomed host of
her young friends at her anniversary
birthday party Saturday afternoon at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
7. M. Everette. The reception hours
were 4:90 to o'clock, and royalty did
she dispense the hospitalities of the
occasion. Four young Misses, Eugenia
Parker, Edith Jossey, Mary Walker
and Marie Carroll, of Macon, served
punch, while ices and cake was served
at later hour. All wished little Miss
Everette many happy returns of her
birthday anniversary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07

Get a Mejestic Souvenir Set of Ware
at Sheffield Huntington Co.'S during
demonstration week, beginning Mon
day, Sept 6.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
ELECTION OF SENATOR'S
BY POPULAR VOTE
Taft. Declares 1t Is No
Party Issue.
Action Urged BY w. j.
Bryan in Personal
Letter

Lincoln, Neb Sept president
Taft has declined to recommend that
congress pave the way for the direct
election of Senators by providing for
a constitutional amendment. Action
to that effect was urged by w. j. Bry-
an in a personal letter to the presi-
dent, but the chief executive, in reply,
says he does not consider it a pssTgS
| question.
Mr. Bryan, in an issue~of the Com
moner, made pubic the letters that
passed between himself and the presi-
dent. lTfe Bryan letter was as fol-
lows:
Lincoln, July 13, 1909.
Hon. William H. Taft-Dear Sir:
!! No Now that the states are going to vote
on the ratification of the amendment
especially authorizing an income tax,
why not give them a chance to vote
on an amendment providing for the
selection of United Senators by popu-
lar vote?
"In your speech of acceptance you
said you were personally inclined to
favor such a change in the constitu-
ton. Would not this be an opportune
time to present the subject to CON
gress?
Two constitutional amendments
one authorizing an income tax and
the other providing for the popular
election of Senators-would make
your administration memorable, and
l pledge you whatever assistance l
can render in securing the ratification
of these amendments.
with great respect, / am,
Yours truly,
"W J. Bryan
The response of the president was:
Washington, d. c., July %, 1909.
MY Dear Sir: l have your kind
letter, of July IS. | am not prepared
to urge as an administration matter
the submission of an amendment
changing the constitution with refer
ence to the election of United States
Senators by popular vote.
"As I said in my speech of accept
ance, l hardly deem this a party is
sue. and, as there is a very wide diff
ference of opinion in my own party
in respect to it, think it ought to be
presented to congress not as a party
or as an administration question, but
as a matter of individual opinion.
with great respect, l am,
Very. sincerely yours,
william H. Taft"
Mr. Bryan adds the following ed
itorial comment:
at is as we feared it would be.
President Taft declines to recommend
the submission of a constitutional
amendment providing for the election
of United States Senators by popular
vote In the same speech in which he
declared for an income tax he said he
was personally inclined to favor the
popular election of senators. He rec
ommends an income tax, but declines
to recommend the senatorial PROPOSE
ton"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
Ladies' Department.

You will be able to find here every thing
you can wish for in the way of Suits, Skirts,
Goats, PetticoatS, Children's Suits, Skirts
and Goats, etc., etc.
You will also find the prices from the
very lowest to as fine as anyone in this sec
ton wants.
The styles are all the latest, the tailor
ing the best, the fabrics most varid.
This short space will not begin tQcafgV
vey to you the great magnitude e
andise we now have 81
sqn anything desired in
we urge upon yOnaarantee to give you
calling and seeing us Cs @>@~aenev as we'll as
these lines when we guarantee II7lz.,e sssssarss-
more satisfaction for the moneyas well as
to make your dealings here with us pleas
ant in every particular.
The general dry goods and notions
stocks are full to overflowing. The dress
goods and silks as we'll as cotton goods are
here in abundance and more coming right
along.
The ladies' muslin underwear depegts
ment is filled with some of the most attracss
i've values in gowns, skirts drawers, corset9
covers.
Come and see us frequently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07
Ladies New gsssau Suits
NUMBER 2l3

Are being received by us daily. We want
to impre SIS upon you the VERY IMPORT
AMI FACT that never before in the history
OF our business have we made aQch extens
i've preparations for the fall sessssAn, in this
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07

David E. Hill has been silent and
conservative so long he has acquired
the habit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-07

Bessie Tiff College, Forsyth, Ga. Crade .A'COIa
Faculty composed University raY
%
under supervision teacher W
instruction living M
estimated furnishing dep M
cataog address
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03

reciting of Miss Warner were especial
ly good. Fred Ballou, manager of the
Pacific Stereopticon company, gave the
assembly treat in showing some very
fine pictures on the screen. Dancing
| closed the evening.
Pico assembly No. will hold it's reg
ular monthly open meeting Monday.
January 25, in the hall, Pico and FL
MolinO streets. The committee on open
meeting announces for that evening a
calico ball. This will mean that every
one attending will be required to have
some part of his or her costume for the
evening made of calico. There will be
handsome prizes given for the best
and most original costumes, and the
prize winners must have the whole cos
tunes of calico. The members and their
friends who attend may donate the
calico used to the club, and they will
see that the same is given to the de-
serving and needy.
Los Angeles assembly No. will in
stall the officers-elect for the next
term on the evening of January &c. The
installation will be public and will be
followed by the assembly inaugural
ball Invitations will be ready by the
next regular meeting of the assembly
| and the members can secure them at
! the hall. 1t will be necessary to pre-
| sent the invitations before others than
members will be admitted, and the
members are asked to secure and prop-
erly sign invitations for their friends.
Company B, Royal guards, took ad-
vantage of the Xmas tree Tuesday
evening to present Lieutenant General
| William E. Riggs with a silver back
hat brush, engraved with his mono
gram, in recognition of his services in
instructing the guards in their floor
work
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03

II ROMINENT Los Angeles citizens
have augmented the great sue
Il cess of Royal court. which is
one of the most popular and substan-
tial fraternal orders in existence. Those
who have contributed largely toward
the progress of the order are the men
and women of high standing who have
united their efforts in fraternal adj
Vancement; and, meeting the require
ments of the honors intrusted to them,
many have been placed to the front.
Those enjoying this recognition who
are members of assembly , 2 are
Hon. Mattison B. Jones. royal counsel
lor, member of the royal directors and
trustees; Lesleigh F. Wright, royal
herald and one Of the three founders
of the order and the first royal scriv-
ener, and now the worthy chancellor
elect of the assembly, and Mrs. H. E.
Tower, who holds the position of royal
lady of honor. Mrs. Tower is a men,
Der of one of the most prominent fami-
lies in Los Angeles and a leader in
society and charitable work
Pico assebly No. s, at the regular
meeting on Monday, completed the Or
ganiZation of a club along the lines Of
the Good Samaritan club in No. g.
The club will be entertained on the
evening of January IL in 1. 0. o. r.
ball. Pico and Ell Moline streets, the
hosts on this occasion being Courtiers
Huff, LOOMS and Riggs. Whist for
valuable prizes will be played and re-
freshments served. All memberes of the
order are cordially invited.
The opening of the new meeting place
of Los Angeles assembly No. 2 Tuesday
evening was one of the best attended
meetings ever held in the city. The
new hall on the fifth floor of the Walker
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
CANADIAN CLUB

The Canadian club, recently organ
lzed, Will give social in Mckinley hall,
the Walker Theater building, on Grand
avenue, between Seventh and Eighth
streets, next Tuesday evening.
The following program will be rem
dered, including interesting addresses
by DR.. w. S. Philip, president of the
club, and c. White Mortimer, British
vice consul.
Song, Miss Jessie Logan; violin Sc
lection Mr.. Hanna; piano selection,
Miss Street; song, George Lynch; adj
dress, G. White Mortimer; recitation.
Miss Fitzgerald; address, DR.. W. 8
Philip; solo, Miss Hyde.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03

vi &l portant events to happen
"a 1as IN the groves affairs will
be the consolidation of
orange and Gloria groves Thursday
nssnt' January Z, and the installation
Vi the newly elected officers All the
necessary details to combine both
sroVes nave been attended to and ar
rdhgements are completed. The cere-
monies will be followed with a spread
LOT the members and visitors All
crimson degree members are requested
20 De present on this special occasion.
Magnolia grove No. 81 met at
IDIulds' nail Monday night with a
large and enthusiastic crowd of mem
pers present. Much business was
transacted and many subjects adj
Faheed Tor the good of the grove.
SYLVAN grove No. $50 had a good
attendance Friday night. A large
amount of unfinished business was dis
posed OF, one candidate was given the
oard's degree, while three bards re-
celved the Druid's degree.
Morton grove No. 62 is doing active
work and is having limitations every
meeting night.
Golden West circle No. 81 is making
satisfactory progress and is building
up both numerically and financialIy
An lnitiatory team is about to be
FORMED and drilled. and in a short
tllne some pretty floor work will be
AIDED to the ceremony. Members de-
slrous Of entering this team Should
NOTIFY the recording secretary. Mrs. 70
Clark, at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03

people ever assembled under the roof
of the home Office building
Hermosa lodge, No. 80, initiated TWEEN
ty-four candidates last Monday night,
making 100 candidates since November
1 and more than 210 candidates since
July l. The Tigers, Foxes and Bears
rustled with all their strength in the
forest denizens
Under the auspices of Los Angeles
lodge, No. /, Prof. De Chauvenet rem
dered his piano composition, 1.-THE Hun
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03

- Camps of the Woodmen
OF the World and circles
&AA OF the Women of Wood
I k,|l1 Hcraft of Los angeles will
\ mOWA% hold joint installation of
0%Fses ST14Z.ee1 officers at the hall of Los
<tslfSfITgSy Angeles circle, corner
Washington and Central
1 q Friday night John H. CIarka
T., OF Eastlake camp. will install
Tor the camps, assisted by the mi
formed degree team of Vernon camn
anu anu MISS Bertha Sumner, organizer For
Ine women of Woodcraft. who comes
az me way from Portland specially
aGi IiIls occasion, will install for the
circles, assisted by the guards az Poin-
settla circle. Past Head Cons1I Tohn
n. foley will act as chairman Of tha
evening and will introduce Odganizer
george r. Stretch, who will deliver az,
ADDRESS on Fraternity" There viii ~
musical program. after which tina
nan VIII be cleared and dancing will
follow. cling VIII
rms is to be an open installation IN
Wnlch all the members and their
friends are invited, and a large batch
suit. 'i4e
The circles to install their officers ara.
rolhsettla, Los Angeles and Vernon.
SctliAPo dI6 EdSCldKG, Los An
geles' La Fiesta and Vernon. Promot-
ness TO be on time at O'Clock is urged
La Fiesta camp entertained Santa
CIaus and about 400 little children last
Monday night. 1t was the greatest
night or the year, and each child was
mace happy with an apple. a boy ar
cholce candy and a present.
Eastlake camp had a smoker last
tuesday night, which was generous1v
attended by members from other camns
ana nearly 100 prospective candidates.
r. r. thompson, G. c.; Ed Hollands,
I: =. O.. and t. H. Chapman, clerk
q vernon camp, were present. Jacob
5000, Z. C.; Thomas L. Barlow, p. G.
=; Frank Bagley,. p. c. C., and Past
Head Consul John H. Foley of La.
F1esta camp were among the visitors
organizer George E. Stretch made a
telling address and forged another link
IN MS already long chain of friendship
among the boys in Los Angeles. and
with the assistance of Organizer Price
secured several applications. Every-
body had good time, as the bows Of
Eastlake We're ideal hosts.
Downey camp will hold an increase
meeting next Saturday night, to which
all OF the residents of the city Of Dow
nIey are invited. Speeches will be made
by Past Head Consul Foley and Or
ganizer George E. Stretch. and O. good
time IS assured to every one who will
attend. The camp at Downey is de-
termfned to outstrip all other camps
IN percentage of applications secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
MODERN BROTHERHOOD
OF AMERICA

Silver Star lodge No. S46 will hold a
public installation of it's officers at
Maple hall, Fraternal brotherhood
building, next Tuesday night
Twenty members were added to the
lodge at the meeting last Tuesday
night. The members are working lively
to secure as many silver stars in their
armament as possible and are meet
ing with marked success.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
PYTHIAN SISTERS

The Pythian Sisters Of No. 7S, as
sembling in Pythian hall last Wednes-
day night, participated in a lively time.
1t was a Christmas entertainment and
after the program was rendered the
Christmas tree was the attraction, and
the presents distributed created much
merriment.
Pythian Sisters No. 70 will install its
officers with impressive ceremonies
next Wednesday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03

Los Angeles tent No will move into
us new quarters in Walkers auditor
lum Wednesday evening. It's officers
will be publicly installed January q
by Past Commander Brooks. An invi-
tat1on has been extended to the guards
Of Pacific hive to assist in the instalIa-
ton ceremonies. Wednesday evening
the first degree will be conferred upon
several candidates.
The committee appointed by the tents
in Los Angeles will meet during the
week and arrange a program for the
entertainment of L. E. Sisler of Detroit
Mich, the supreme record keeper of
the order, who will be in this city on
February 10. A banquet will be ten
dered him at one of the leading cafes.
Deputy Supreme Commander Arbo-
CAST, who has been spending the past
week in Los Angeles, will leave for San
Bernardino tomorrow to continue his
work of securing a class for the tent
in that city.
The tent at San Dimas has organized
a new degree team and is making ar
rangements to secure new parapher-
MALTA.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
THE FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD

There was sound of reyeiry by night,
T. F. b. had gathered her beauty and her
chvalry,
And bright the lamps shone DER fair women
and brave men:
And all went merrily as a marriage bell
But hush, bark deep sound strikes like a
rising kneu!
Did you not hear it?
1t was the roar of the Seattle campaign.