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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
Z. T. ANGLIN
JIM SMITH MAY ANSWER
TO CHARGE OF PEONAGF.
Alleged He Kept Negroes for Years in
Servitude.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 24.-If secret SER
vice men find that stories of involun-
tary slavery told Assistant United
States District Attorney John w
Henley by several negroes are true,
sensational developments in the Fed
eral court are expected regarding the
alleged methods of James NJ. Smith,
the millionaire Oglethorpe county
planter.
According to the statements made
to officials Of the district attorneys Of
fee, there are negroes on the mill on
aires plantation who have been there
since birth, against their will. and
without pay.
These same informants declare ne
erOes are afraid to leave, and that if
they do leave, hired agents of the mil
lionare farmer bring them back and
fog them.
Some of the stories told Federal of
ficials we're repeated in police court.
Beckie Rucker told the police court of
ficials she ran away from the farm af-
ter being kept there fourteen years,
while Pearl Lee declared she was
whipped three times a day for long
time and remained there until she was
II years old. ~
These are samples of the peonage
charges made to the assistant district
attorney.
In Oglethorpe county and the adj
Joining counties James NJ. Smith is a
power. He owns thousands of acres
Of land. Hundreds of negroes work
Tor him. He owns a railroad and a
town He owns, or is a powerful fac
tor, in banks and oil mills and fertil-
iZer factories
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
WILL INSTALL THE FIRST
NEW LIGHT HERE TONIGHT,

The first one of the new street, cleo
trio lights, single shipment, arrived
yesterday and will probably be put in
place today at the Rylander corner.
This is a sample of the new lights
to be installed after awhile by the
lighting company, and ordered few
weeks ago. The new light is of 800
or 1000 candle power, it is said, and
of great brilliancy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

a
the low
which is simple and at the hall
the landing provided arched
having square columns with heavy mission capitals and beams overhead
bracket shelf mnte Of There
ahed opening between dining
OF the dining loaded
windows This ceiling
porcelain
The kitchen the of the
fruit fuel and laundry feet in
$780, l. WEST
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
WILL PROVE 1T BY YOU
That DOdsOn'S LiVer-TOne Takes
Place of CalOmeI.

If you are bilious or suffering from
a torpid liver, go to Dodsons Phar-
macy and get a bottle of Dodsons
L.*er-Tone. Take one dose, and this
one dose will convince you that Dod-
sons Liver-Tone is a perfect substi-
tute for calomel; possessing all the
good medicinal virtues, and none of
the disagrceable effects of calomel
Remember you do this under our
guarantee If for any reason you are
not pleased with Dodson's Liver-Tone.
it will not cost you a penny. for bod
sons Pharmacy will giye your money
back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mrs. II. NJ. Sellars, after a month
or two pleasantly spent with friends
near Atlanta, returned to Americas
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
More Than $3,OO0,0OO.

There are three acres of marble mo-
sale floors and the rooms are finished
in Japanese, French, German, Italian
and Colonial styles. Immense packing
cases of handsome paintings are ar
irving every day for the walls of the
rooms which are to be first occupied
While the actual cost of the house is
not kfeWa..tto anssape but Mr.. Harri-
man, it is stated that already mora
than $3,000,0OO has been paid out. The
house has been over four years il
course of construction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
Her Final Decree.

But won't you tell me your reason
for rejecting me?' pleaded the mere
man, who had just asked a woman ed
itor to be his wife.
Il can't undertake to criticise any
thing submitted to me" replied the
lady in a very business-like tone. "Suf-
flee it to say that your reject on does
not necessary imply lack of merit
you're simply unsuited to my present
uses, that's all. illustrated
Paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
Another Collision.
(ChicagO NeWS.(

Chicago News)
Venus was observed to be rising
from the sea.
How in the world did you lose your
arms? ?" asked the inquisitive mermaid.
Don't ask me, sobbed Venus, ask
these abominable motor boats. Now I
won't be able to button my waist at
the back"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
When Your Joints are Stiff

and your muscles sore from cold or rheu-
matism, when you slip or sprain a joint,
strain your side or bruise yourself. Pain
killer will take out the soreness and fix
you right in a jiffy. Always have it with
you, and use it freely The oldest, the
cheapest and the best medicine for in
ternal and external aches and pains in
man is Perry Davis Painkiller and for
over seventy years it has been the great
standby for emergencies in thousands of
families all over the world Don't go
home without a SOC. or one of the new
size 35c bottles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
s'FORTY-TWO" IS BARRED
IN CLUBS IN ALABAMA
DOminOes, Pool and Games Are All
TabOOed.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 24.-The
Tarrant bill, aimed at social clubs,
which passed the senate, is held up
by the house, which refused to concur
in two senate amendments. These
amendments permit the playing of
pool, dominoes and other games in
clubs, where wagers are not made,
and exempts social clubs from taxa
ton mp to $4,000 of property value.
The Tarrant bill provides that no
social or literary club or organiza-
ton of any kind shall be allowed a
charter until the state authorities are
assured, by sworn statement, that no
liquor will be kept, stored or distrib-
uted, nor before the list of its men,
bers is filed with the probate judge of
the county in which it exists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Miss Mary Fort, one of Americas
most charming young girls, leaves to-
day for Danville, Ga, to spend several
weeks pleasantly with Miss Henilu
Hughes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
CURED TO STAY -
How &mericus Citizen Found Com.
plete Freedom From Kidney
Troubles.

If you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
From any disease of the kidneys,
Be cured to stay cured.
Doans Kidney Pills make lasting
cures.
Americas people testify
Here's one case of it:
j. M. Oliver, of Americas, Ga, says:
L can recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills as an excellent remedy as they
lid me more good than all the other
Medicines | ever tried. suffered
rom a dull pain in the small of my
Jack which bothered me day and night
nd the secretions from my kidneys
we're very unnatural and irregular in
lassage. | tried all kinds of remedies
nd also rubbed my back with linf-
nents but the pains still remained It
vas finally my good fortune to learn
If Doan's Kidney Pills and l procured
hem at Dodson's Pharmacy They
2elped me from the first and in 4
hort time, cure me- (From state
ent given July 2S, 1909
Cured to Stay Cured.
On March %, 1908, M. Oliver said:
"Doan's Kidney Pills cured me about
five Years ago and | have had no re-
cur1ence of my former trouble since
l hare great deal of confidence in
this remedy and gladly give it my
re-er dorsement"
For sale by all dealers Price 50
cents. -Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
MAY STTTON'S BREACH
OF BETROTHAL vows.
Stirs Up Question of the Best Marriage
Age.

London, Aug. 24.-Miss May Sutton
action in breaking off her engagement
because she is not old enough to
marry" has raised a controversy here
as to what is the right age to marry.
~ardigan, the aged widow Of
ardigan of Balaklava fame, has
cd her views on the subject to
il.
WIS n.aTI.el in 1853" said the
>ur,- O. {, and my own opinion is that
no girl knows her own mind in her
teens; or at least she did not when
was young. 1t is all very romantic
and charming at Is, but no girl really
knows the heart of man until she is
. the twenties.
"My advice is never marry too
>ung. The chain Of love becomes in
toIerable when it is hampered with the
links of doubt and disillusion which
cling round later love- Far better is
it to meet on common ground as mu-
tual sympathizers, each eager to for
give the others fault and to say: Let.
us begin again., than to begin -
and live unsatisfied"
On the other hand Mr.
novelist, known a Joh1
ter" gives hery26ice in
marriages.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
WILL DUDLEY
THE KODAK MAN
Headquarters for Developing and Printing
KODAK PICTURES
The Largest Exclusive Maker of Kodak
Pictures in the South

Our facilities for finishing are unexcelled
20 years of experience behind every picture
turned out. The most advanced methods
known only to ourselves, make it possible
to give you the highest grade work at the
lowest possible price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
- = - PURELY,
0.0e0oVEGETABLE

purity always been one OF the
of all blood ned1cne
which digestive
would often be to the health than the original
trouble
safe and harmless remedy 1t MADE
Juices OF root herDs
daily in some form by physicians In
everything purify the blood and at the same ne
Diseases scr Contagious Blood Poison
all condlon
purified the blood Book containing mu
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Women have a habit of losing their
pearl necklaces and marrying the
finders thereof. It's all romance in
the silly season. But if they are lost
overheard does a diver get the prize?
Times Union.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

L.
Mrs v Jackson from York where for tbr
guest of Mr.
on Lee street, coming yesterday lineso of al
visit of several days
NJ Lowrey has
fitting electric Perry for
wiring. Phone 315. c. the her
Fort fair itor M.
will wecom have of
ed today admring
friends Mr. and Mrs Wllingham
w. Mary Matt
Yearwoods Barber Shop and will be
glad to Mr. Mrs c. c. Ansley went
smthvlle yesterday
Passenger o
ral looking business
in Americas yesterday Miss Vivian Norton Danvil
Va, week
Miss Mary Americas Miss Mathis
girls, leaves to- street.
day Danvle, several
with Miss Heniu Col w A yee
Hughes. a a sprn
where his family spending a
Sandy of Stone pleasantly.
Mountain Institute spent yesterday
in Americas. May Edwards, VIII has be
spending months
Mrs H. NJ Sellars after month tans will
parors
| Pharmacy.
yesterday.
A S. OF Jacksonville
Mrs e. Palmer OF Columbus the
| rived here yesterday, joining Mr. Pal the
mer at the Windsor, where he has
Joined the clerical force F. c. Caswell from
con yesterday, spending the
among Americas
| several Maconians coming Ameri
Gus yesterday R. j. Perry celed to Ja
sonvlle last upon import
T. Rawlings will
/ ness visitor in Americas yesterday
morning.
Mr.. W. B. Young of Nonezu
W. of recent visitor in Amerfc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
Too Much MOOnshine About 1t.

ATLANTA Constitution
The distillers don't like the new
brand of secession that is raging south
of Mason and DiXon's line
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Passenger Agent Keith of the Cen
trail Railway was looking up business
in Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
4 Toast.
Detroit Free Press. J

Here's to woman, Joys in her smile,
And Heaven in her caresses.
We love TO hear her rustling skirts,
But hate to buy her dresses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Prof Sandy Beavers Of the Stone
Mountain Institute spent yesterday
in Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mrs. G. V. Jackson of Albany is the
guest of Mr. J. T. Warren at her home
on Lee street, coming yesterday for
a visit of several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mr.. w. B. Young of Montezuma
was a recent visitor in Americas,
where he comes quite frequently on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

FOR RENT-Dwelling 329 College
street, and perhaps another. on Han
cock avenue. Apply H. T. Daven-
port. 13tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mr.. Charles L. Ansley has returned
here from New York. where for three
weeks he has been purchasing full
lines of fall goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs Charles NJ. Council
have gone to Macon upon a visit of
few days to Mrs. Councils parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Willingham
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

(Atchison (KanD Globe)
Some men never settle down until
the earth is carefully tamped and sod
ded above them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mr.. R. J. Perry was celled to Jack
sonville last night upon important
business and will spend two or three
days there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

FOR RENT-Four or five desirable
rooms, unfinished; close in. Tele-
phone 311 22-1wk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
COTTON MARKET REPORT.
Corrected Daily BY L. G. Council

Americas, Ca, Aug. 24.-We quote
the market as follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE: Two desirable vacant
lots at bargains Most desirable sec
ton Lee Street 24-tf
w. l.. ENGLISH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
FOLEYST1ON EYA NbrAR
stops the cough and 1aea1S lungs
FOR SALE

One fine lot of land 1 mile from Les
lie, and IL miles from DeSoto,
bounded as follows: On the north by
lands of Jarrett Davis, on the east by
lands of Mrs. Stancel Barwick, on the
south by lands of j. M. Summerford,
and on the west by lands of A. T.
Johnson.
This lot is about ga of a mile from
the DeSoto Plantation owned by Ry-
lander and Sheffield
One-third cash, rest on easy terms.
J. w. BARWICK,
Leslie, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

E. T. Rawlings of Rome was bust
ness visitor in Americas yesterday
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

G. B. Barrow and w E. Barker of
Hopkinsville, Ky, are in the city on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
NEW YORK
SAVANNAH MARKETS.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 24-Tone Of
market quiet at following quotations:
Good Middling =. =. =. =. II 5-Sc
Middling e.. . II 1-16
Low Middling =. -. e.. .. II ZIG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Walter L. Wright was among the
several Maconians coming to Ameri-
Gus yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mrs. NJ NJ. Lowrey has gone to
Perry for a few days, called there by
the illness of her aunt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Miss Floyd Fort, a fair visitor at
Mt. Airy for month, will be WELDON
ed home today by host of admiring
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

FOR RENT-Sroom house, Lee
street; modern conveniences. w. S.
Prather 22-1wk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

FOR SALE-Red rust-proof oats.
G. H, Waddell, phone 597 22-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
FOB RENT

FOR RENT-Two connecting front
rooms; sanitary lavatories, gas and
electric connections. Splendid for
dental barlors and offices. Central
location. Apply to James T. Cotney
23-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
(Atchison (Kanl Globe.l

There are a number of things, how
ever, it is best not to learn by expert
ence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

PLUMBING, gas fitting, electric
wiring. Phone 315. c. P. Payne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

A few nice Hammocks left, will be
sold at reduced prices.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
For Sale.

Oak and pine stove wood; also pure
Jersey sweet and buttermilk and but
ter. More for your money than any
body Phone 207. F. w. Griffin 1S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

F. c. Carswell came down from Ma
con yesterday spending the day in
Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Misses Mary Hawkes. and Matte
Bivins have gone to Macon to spend
the week delightfully."- with friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
Striking the Roosevelt Gait.
PHILADELPHIA Press.)

The Joy riders" are trying to make
it appear that President Taft is one of
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

FOR SALE-Osborne mower, one
automatic dump rake, one Superior
oat drill. Apply to VIII C. Carter,
21-1Wk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

FOR SALE OR RENT-Six room
house and lot on Bell street, near Lee
Possession Sept. 10 All outbuildings
]. O. Macarthur 20-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

(Atchison (Kan) Gil he)
Here is rule that will not "a I once
in a hundred times: Be polite to a
boy, and he'll be polite to you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

A. S. Clark of Jacksonville is
among the many guests registered at
the Hotel Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Miss Vivian Norton of Danville,
Va, is the admired guest this week of
Miss Lynn Mathis at her home on Lee
street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
Baggage Transfer

Orders for hauling trunks and bag
gage, left at or phoned to Lockett's
Stables, will receive prompt attention.
Give me part of your patronage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
HOME OF HARTMAN IS
A PALACE INTACT
DuIlt of Granite at Cost
S3,OOO,OOO.

MT. h. II. Hartman who has been in
Europe for medical treatment. is now
on his way home. He is far from be-
ing well man, but he hopes that his
cure will be completed in this country,
He will go at once, on his arrival at
New York, to his magnificent new
mansion near Arden, n. Y. A descrip-
ton OF this mansion is contained in a
dispatch to the New York American
from MiddletoWn, N. Y.
Spurred on to renewed efforts by a
cablegram from E. A, Hartman that
he would like to take possession of his
new mansion on Tower Hill, near Ar
den, on Sept. /, five hundred workmen
have been busy night and day for the
past week putting the finishing touch
es to the finest private residence in the
United States, and today it is practi-
cally ready for it's owners occupancy.
The interior decorations of the
house have all been finished but only
NAShl iOOllIo nave DCSll 1uIuISu6Q, ana
these will be Immediately occupied by
the Hartman family.
Crowns Crest Of Mountain.
The Hartman mansion is situated
on the crest of East Mountain, the Sec
ond highest range. 1t is built of solid
granite, trimmed with Indiana lime
stone. The granite is native stone,
quarried from the peak on which the
house stands.
The house is $50 feet long, north and
south, and $50 fee east and west
three stories, with a tower so feet high.
The tower is - by II feet The house
is surrounded by stone wall built
some distance away from it on the
brink of the precipice
There is a swimming pool on the
lawn near the house containing pure
mountain spring water, and in the
house are baths of every description.
The house is fireproof The starcasee
are of iron and marble and bronze
The elevator shafts are walled will
terra Gotta and cement Nothing short
of volcano eruption can destroy thu
railway mans home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Solid Gold top cuff pins, sec pc
pair at Bell the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mrs. May Edwards, who has been
spending two months in the noun
tains, will return here tomorrow. aid
reopen her parlors over Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Col. w. A. Dodson returned yester-
day from a visit at Indian Springs,
where his family is spending a month
pleasantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Ansley went to
Smithville yesterday to spend few
days with relatives there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

Mrs. J. e. Palmer of Columbus ar
rived here yesterday, joining Mr.. Pal
mer at the Windsor, where he has
joined the clerical force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25

A w Frenz has returned to Ameri-
Gus after a stay of some length in Buff
faIo, n. Y. Mr.. Frenz will again be at
Yearwood's Barber Shop, and will be
glad to see his friends
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-25
LOST

LOST-Pair spectacles and case
Monday afternoon; case has T. L. Bell,
Jeweler, engraved on it. Return to A.
]. Sheehan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-04
SHAW'S BARN, PARADISE,
DESTROYED BY FIRE

PARADISE. Utah, Aug. 3l.-Last
night about 7:30 a FIRE broke out m the
western part Of town from a barn oe-
longing 10 Harry A shaw. An alarm
was raised and people carrying buckets
were soon fastening 10 the scene. by
heroic measures horses. cows and val
uabIc lack were gotten out of the
stable and Yards. but one little calf per
ishcd IN the flames.
The barn. which was 40X20XlS feet.
was occupied boy "a stable and small
separating room. The rest Of the space
was filled with hay TO It's utmost capa-
CITY 4 cream separator. sulky pl1W,
harness. ard some tools were destroyed
in the flames. also a stack OF grain
near hy. BY strenuous efforts the hre
was kept from spreading 10 other val
liable property near hy. The loss is cs-
timated at $500. There was insurance
ON the barn for $3.50. The cause of the
fire is shrouded in mystery About
midnight "A gentle aud copious rain fIll
for several hours thereby helping 90
damucn the ombers and saturate the
wooden roofs of buildings I'm the Niciu-
ity OF the fire.
with harvesting. threshins and other
work. the farmers have been very busy
and IL is almost impossible To get hands
enough To do the threshing. The Tel
luride Power company has employed
quito q number of Our men in digging
holes. hauling poles and making roads
between here and Weber county. Cache
county and the towns nm the south end
Of Cache. also some from other coun-
ties. are working with the Telluride
company t0 construct good wagon
road to Weber county.