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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
SPRING STYLES THAT
ARE WINNING PRAISE

THE display of Easter costumes at
the emporium of Charles L. Ansley
is winning praise from all the lady
shoppers of the city and the towns
about Seldom is there presented in
Americus such an assortment of the
latest fabrics in all lines, representing
the best output of the leading manu-
facturers. Not only in dress goods of
all kinds, but in the ready-to-wear de-
partment the large stocks represent
the finest and most artistic goods that
can be secured in the metropolitan
markets of the country Every de-
partment is filled to oyerflowing with
spring and summer goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
THE ELKS TO PASTURE
IN MAY All MACON.
AmeriCuS Herd to Attend
in force.

Americus Elks are interested in the
annual state roundup of antler-wear.
ers in May, and will send a repre-
sentative delegation of the B. P. o. E
to Macon upon that occasion. Already
the annual meet is being discussed
with great interest here.
The program outlined thus far is as
follows:
Speech of welcome on behalf of Ma
con Lodge of Elks will be delivered by
Hon. Roland Ellis.
Speech of welcome on behalf of the
city by Hon. John T. Moore, mayor.
Response to the speech of welcome
on behalf of the Elks of Georgia by
Hon. Joseph E. Pottle, of Milledge-
vile lodge.
At o'clock, May 18th, automobile
ride and parade over the city.
On the night of May 1Sth there will
be a barbecue, reception and dance
to the Elks and their friends at the
Log Cabin club.
At o'clock, May 18th, the only busi-
ness session will be held in the lodge
room of Macon Lodge Of Elks in the
Grand building.
AT 10 o'clock the visiting ladies will
be entertained at a reception given
by the Elks and their lady friends at
tho VoIuntenrS' arnnorv
At 8 o'clock, in front of the Elks'
club the band contest.
At 4 o'clock there will be a grand
uniformed parade of all the lodges.
At 8 p. m. will be held the social
session and reception for all the Elks
and their friends at the club headquar-
ters, and the grand street promenade
will be held from until u o'clock.
A prize of $25 will be given the tall
est Elk; to the shortest Elk, $25; 20
the fattest Elk, $25; to the leanest
Elk, $25; for the best decorated build
ing in the city, $50; for the best dec
GRATED automobile in the parade, SIS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
WILL POSTPONE
ADOP TING SYSTEM.
New MemhAers Pass on
hsgecti1S.


The Board of Education of Americus
meets tonight. 1t will be the
last meeting of the board as at pres
ent constituted. At the April meeting
the members recently elected by the
city council will take their seats and
the board will be reconstructed. Com
mittees will then be appointed and
the work of the board laid out fol-
the coming year.
1t is not probable that any action
will be taken at the coming meeting
with regard to the Introduction of the
physical inspection system in the pub
lie schools. Supt. Miller, who is COM
piling data with reference to the re-
suits of the system in other citied
has not yet completed his investiga-
tions and will hardly be prepared to
make report at this meeting. Then
as so many of the old board retire,
it is probable that they would moi
care to definitely commit the board
to such policy. The question will
be taken up by the board after the
new members are seated, thoroughly
discussed. and in all likelihood adopt-
ed. Americus is abreast of other cit
les in other respects, ahead of many
of them in some, and if the inspection
system is working the great benefits
claimed for it, it IL not at all probable
that this city will refuse to adopt it
to some extent.
AT the last meeting of the Savannah
Board of Education this matter was
again up for discussion. In that city
the system has been in vogue In
modified way for some few weeks
Referring to the discussion in the
board, the Savannah Morning News
says
The matter of medical inspection in
the schools was also informally dis
cussed by the board A general de-
sire was expressed to make these in
spectionS as effective as possible
without too great public expense and
without undue annoyance to parents.
The present system provides that
when child needs medical attention
the principal of the school must noti-
ty the parent of the fact and request
the family physician to treat the case.
Such pupil is not permitted to re-enter
the school until the physician in ques-
ton has given a certificate that the
attendance of the child is no longer
liable to work an injury to himself or
endanger the health of the other pu-
pills
The present plan has been in oper-
alton i'm the Savannah schools only
few weeks. The school authorities
have not yet had an opportunity to
ascertain whether the system is work
ing we'll. The board decided to with
hold any decision in the matter for the
present. In the meantime the system
in vogue is being carefully watched.
1t is believed that the present sys-
tenn is the best that can be devised
without putting the schools to consid-
cradle expense in the matter of au-
thorizing the payment of stated sala-
ries to physicians designated to make
stated examinations. 1t is not likely
that such pan will be attempted in
the near future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
THIS SACRIFICE SALE
PROVES A GREAT ATTRACTION

The sacrifice sale now on at Pearl
mans is proving the greatest success
of the season as an attraction to peo-
pie who are out fof bargains in all
lines of goods. Yesterday the big
trade that began on Friday and kept
up all Saturday showed no signs o
abating. A large corps of clerks is on
hand all wants are promptly met.
Inroads are being steadily made on
the great stocks in all departments.
Those who come first have the largest
variety of goods to select from.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
STALLINGS is STILL
WAITING FOR REASONS
lie Will Probably Be Fired
Without One.
Incident Has Created
Great Comment All
Over the City.

City Engineer Stallings is still at
work, carrying on the duties of his
office. He has not resigned, appar.
emily has no intention of doing so, and
the city has not yet served notice on
him that he has been dismissed OF
set any date for his departure from its
service. Under any conditions, it is
claimed, he must, as a regular month
ly employe of the city, be given a
full months notice, which would carcy
him on the pay roll until May 1.
AT the special meeting at which the
city engineer was requested to resign
mo official resolution was adopted de-
claring him suspended from duty, OF
declaring the office vacant on cer-
tain date, so another meeting of the
board will have to tackle the problem
as to how to dispose of the question.
Mr.. Stallings insists chat he will not
resign the office. When the commit
tee that was sent to request his res
ignation, Aldermen Bolton and Poole
asked him for it, he promptly asked
them on what grounds. The commit
tee seems to have stated that they had
no grounds, but simply wanted the ris-
ignation. They were simply acting as
Representatives of the board which
had decided on a change.
The city engineer insisted that some
specific grounds must be given before
he would consider such a matter. "If
there are any charges of incompetency
against me, or any other reasons why
| should resign, let me know them,'
said he to the committee. 81 have
never heard of city official, elected
by council, being asked to resign with
out some reason being given for it. 1t
is reflection on me, and l decline
to do as you ask"
Inasmuch as the engineer adheres to
his attitude, it is up to the council
to decide whether it will simply de-
clare his position vacant on a certain
date and proceed to elect a successor
or not. There is a Georgia law, it IS
stated which requires employers to
gi|a q reason. if demanded, when an
emHioye is discharged, but whether
3.s apql:es to a municipal governmeh..
is prob!ematical.
The incident has aroused more com
nent 7nong the public generally than
anything that has happened in local
politics recently. Mr.. Stallings' friends
point out that his salary was recently
increased and the statement was then
made in council that his services had
been very satisfactory.
1t is probable that no further move
will be made by council until the
next regular meeting on Wednesday
night of next week. Inasmuch as the
engineer would claim months salary
if removed Immediately from office, it
is likely no steps will be taken until
the meeting of March 80, when the va
cancy could be declared, to take ef-
feet April 80.
Since the recent incident it is un-
derstood Mr.. Stallings has gone to
several Of the aldermen and requested
an explanation for the action of the
board, but without meeting with any
success. Up to date, it is stated by
his friends, he has been unable to get
a statement as to why he should re-
sign or why he should get fired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
CANNON GETS HIS IRE
UP AT DISORDER.
Will Have to Be in Order
or Get Hurt.
Especial to Times-Recorder.

Washington, D. c., March 21.-
Speaker Cannon had the utmost diff
ficulty in maintaining order in the
house today. "The house will be IN
order or somebody will get hurt" he
exclaimed, angrily bringing his
gavel down with resounding whack.
IF the galleries, which have not been
saying word, will continue that
way, certainly the members of the
house should preserve order"
Nobody can predict further devel-
opments in the situation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
ICE.

To encourage a more liberal use of
ice throughout the coming season.
shall endeavor to cool the public with
25c ice. Ice in 1O0-lbs. lots, I have
instructed my driver to supply at 25c
per hundred pounds. Larger quanti-
ties. see me; books special. Asking
to be allowed to serve you when hot,
and to all interested shall be de-
lighted to talk ice books.
Respectfully,
AMERICUs ICE CO.,
s. r. SIMS, Owner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
CARLOAD OF PAINTS ARRIVE
FOR AGENCY IN AMERICUS

A solid carload of paints and To-;
of paint it is-has been received
here by Mr. John w. Shiver, who is
agent in Americus for the "Acme
Quality" paint, conceded as unequalled
for fine work. This paint is ready for
and Mr.. Shiver would be
glad to quote prices to anybody here
who desire to have work done in this
line
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
BUY PROPERTY ON JACKSON
PROBABLY AS INVESTMENT
Business Lot Next to Steam Laundry
Sold Monday.

The desirable lot fronting Jackson
street seventy-five feet with depth
of one hundred feet and Immediately
south of the Carter laundry building,
was bought yesterday by Mr.. c. G
Hawkins and Mr.. Lee Allen. 1t s
we'll located for business purposes,
and brick building may soon sup
plant the two small frame structures
on the lot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
UNITED CONFEDERATE
VETERANS REUNION
Mobile, Ala, April 25th, 27th and
23th, 1910.

Very low rates via Central of Geor-
gia railway. Double daily service.
Tickets on sale April oath, 25th, 18th
and 9th.
Final limit May End, except that il
can be extended to May 18th by COM
plying with certain conditions.
For full information, call on
]. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
IMPERIAL COUNCIL.
A. A. A. 0. N. NJ. s.
Through sleeper From Americus to
New Orleans April 9th.

Excursion rates via Central Of
Georgia railway Tickets on sale
April Sth, 9th, 10th and 18th.
Final limit April 25th, but can be
extended to May 10th by complying
with certain conditions.
Through sleeper starting at Amerl-
Gus will be attached to Train No. 8,
leaving this point on April 9ta.
Double daily service via Central of
Georgia railway.
For full information call on
;. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent.
15-1Ot-eod
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
I'LL TIMATUM REJECTED
BY THE CARMEN.
Declared State-Nid Strike
in Force Today.
Especial to Times-Recorder)

NopeCidI u 1IueS-heCOFuerJ
Philadelphia, Pa, March 21-Tke
striking street car men today, after
an all night session, rejected the ulti-
matum of the Philadelphia Rapid
Transit Company, and the strike will
be continued. Preparations to call a
general statewide strike were imme-
diately made after the rejection Of
the ultimatuln.
By the same vote as that by which
the first offer was turned down the
representatives of the carmen today
II to T. rejected the final proposition
for settlement, and it was declared
that a general statewide strike would
be in force within twenty-four hours
y bthe leaders
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
HORSE KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
DRIVER Is BADLY INJURED
Collision on Joy Ride in Dawson is
Disastrous.

Parties in Americus yesterday from
Dawson reported serious casualty
occurring there Sunday afternoon
wherein a big automobile driven at a
rapid rate ran into horse driven Dy
a negro. The horse was killed while
the negro was knocked senseless and
may die, if not dead already.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
DEAD NUMBERS AZ IN
WRECK ON ROCK ISLAND
List of Injured Possibly as
Great.
Frightful Railroad Acct
de' t in Iowa Ye s.
terday.
Especial to Times-Reoorder.)

NN1I7OOAt<I 70 y
Des Moines, Ia, March 21-F. w.
Cherry, of Princeton, Iowa, one of the
passengers on the Rock Island train
wrecked at Green Mountain today, tel
ephoned here that tie total dead num-
bers forty-two, with an injured list
possibly as great Miss Young, of
Clinton was the only victim identified
at the time the report was made. Mr..
Cherry stated that he helped to re-
move thirty-seven victims from De
wreckage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
Ready Money.

We have special fund to lend OF
good farm lands or well located city
real estate. For particulars see G.. r
Ellis or G. C. Webb. 3-3-1m
EMPIRE LOAN & TRUST CO.,
Planters Bank Building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
FOR RENT

Front and connecting rooms Sec
ond floor postoffice building. Large,
and airy offices, central loca-
ton, particularly we'll suited fer law
years, doctors, or dentists. offices.
Apply to HAROLD BROS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
COTTON SEED FOR SALE.

Rexall Cotton Seed Small quantity
for sale Best yielder yet developed
Price $100 bushiel. Address.
S. A. RODGERS,
2-25-1md&w Sumter, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
DEATH OF MRS. PETER F. BROWN
AT HER HOME IN SPARTA
Funeral win be Conducted Here This
Afternoon.

Funeral VIII DC VUHUUCtVU HtIU AHIs
Afternoon.
kilograms received here last night
announced the death at Sparta, Ga.
of Mrs. Peter F. Brown, a venerable
lady and longtime resident Of Amer
icua which occurred yesterday. She
was the mother of Mr. Hugh NJ
Brown and grandmother of Mrs. D. G.
Pickett. recently CT Americus. The
body will arrive Lere by the 2 p. m.
Central train today, the funeral being
held Immediately thereafter at the
cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
BEEF CATTLE WANTED.

Dollars and cents is what you save
when selling your beef cattle to me.
You need the money I need the cattle.
See G. Nj. Bragg at Market. 12-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

A man can make himself think he's
aiming to be a great patriot when
what he's doing is chasing a public
job.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
BERMUDA PASTURE

Fine Bermuda Pasture privilege toI
let cheap. Apply to r, R. Stewart,
Plains, Ga.
3-20-10d-& -&3m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

The difference between slender and
skinny women is a matter OF dollars
rather than sense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

Some women slander another mere
ly to be able to confide to her that
somebody is saying things about her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
CENSUS REPORT ON COTTON
Is ISSUED MONDAY
Crop of 1909 to Date Put at 10,263,2fO
Bales.
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

(SpeCIdl 10 1llneS-INecOTueIJ
Washington, D. c., March 21.-The
census bureau cotton report issued
this morning shows that the entire
crop of 1909 was 1O,263240 bales,
counting round as half bales and in
cluding linters, compared with 49,
432,131 bales. for 1908. Included In
the statistics for 1909 are 314,597 bales
of linters and 94,566 bales of sea is
land staple The number of bales gin
ned from the 1909 crop in Georgia is
given as 1,S97,76 in the report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

Choice White Shad, 35c to 60c. Sea-
son closes soon. Now is your oppor-
tunity. at Bragg's Market. 2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22
WarIick Bros. Co.

E H g E4 naErsaA HHHauas uHaHa
First Spring Month is here, and
everybody welcomes the change
TO light, airy, springtiTne fabrics.
We are opening each day, new
spring and summer creations in
every department. Be sure that
You see what we are showing,
and note the prices, compared
with quality, as we expect TO show
reasons WEay you should trade
with us. we want your patron
age and will make every effort TO
merit sa.me by showing you at all
times STYLE, QUALITY, PRICE, and
prompt, courteous attention. Give
US a call and see what we are
showing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

Cheney's ExpeCtOrant-a quick relief
for coughs, colds and grippe. ALI
Druggists Csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

The airs of self-made man are
mostly of the fresh or hot brand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-22

shall best serve you by getting you into them.
ANY day now we're ready to show you the fin
est clothes made.
Suits $3.50 70 $40. Extra Trous rs So to IS.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-06-22
KIDNAPPING VOTERS.
Once Rcg4lar Feature Of Political
Warfare II Enslana.

Once Rcg4lar Feature Of Political
Warfare Ii England.
In England = generation or two ago
Kidnapping was q regularly recognized
feature Of political warfare. on the
eve Of an election especially men 0f in
fEence on either side would mystcri.
ously vanish to reappear later WITH
strunSe tales OF forcible seizures. mad
races across country In post chalses
driven by yelling positions. followed
by longer or shorter terms Of gilGed
Imprisonment in great mansions. where
they were wiued and dfned in stump
tuous style and treated right royalty
In every way, only their liberty being
denied them.
Quite humble voters. too. were forcl.
bly, abducted. but these did not always
fare quite so well. Thus one victim
made complaint before n magistrate
that he had been dccoyed from his
house by ruse and kept shut up in a
coal hole for three days.
Wholesale kidnapping OF voters in
patches. TOO, was not unknown, the
process being ren1ered easier by the
custom OF candidates paying the tray.
cling expenses Of their electors &c and
from tie polling places.
For instance. at a certain Newcas;'A
election 4 whole shipload OF frecmen
Of the borough, dispatched from Lon.
don by sea. were taken by the cap.
sain-who had been heavily bribed-
to ostend and there left stranded,
During the same contest. too, and
under similar circumstances a number
Of Berwick electors who happened to
reside IN London were dumped down
IN Norway. and group OF thirty Fps.
witch voters found themselves on the
day OF the poll cooling their heels upyn
the quay at Rotterdam. = Pearson
Weekly.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-06-22
ON THE WITNESS STAND.
&C 81. .. : Wi.ness % ouaIisy tiis

The Right Q! Witness 70 Qualify His
Answers.
Like stevenson's child. as rule. the
witness should speak only When be IS
spoken TO. he should not volunteer
anything except that when he IS asked
question which with apparent limo
cence could really be answered Yes
or No he has right to qualify a
plain Yes" or No" This Of course
happens most often In the case Of ex-
perts. The "Yes. but l win explain"
and No. but win explain" OF one OF
the distinguished expert witnesses for
the commonwealth In the case OF COM
monwealth versus Quay. which was
tried before Judge Biddle in the court
OF quarter sessions Of Philadelphia
county several years ago stl lInger in
the writer's memory.
1t IS a mistaken notion that a wit
ness is bound to answer Yes" or NO.
It is surprising that such should have
ever been the received theory. but then
the hunting down of witches and the
expoundlns Of the doctrine Of witch
craft were regarded as proper judicial
functions only a century or two ago.
The theory as to categorical reply was
completely exploded by the gentleman
who propounded the question. when
are you going to stop beating your
wHeE" and demanded categorical an
Swer. II the lawyer attempts to tell
you that you must answer Yves" or
NO" you have the right to say that
the question is one which is not sus-
ceptible OF categorical answer. This
should floor counsel for the moment.
MaRnerly behavior on the part OF
witnesses includes keeping ones tenn
per under almost all provocations.
Cross examination for the purpose OF
testing your memory Is not intended
to be and should not be regarded as
insulting. 1t should therefore not be
resented. II the cross examination
transcends all bounds and your pa
tence is exhausted a sharp retort VIII
not necessarily injure your testimony
with the jury. The jury syripathizes
with the witness more than with tie
lawyer. and. while mere smar;ness for
the sake of being smart or because Of
a too expansive personality is 10 be de-
plored, you VIII be sure Of ! sympa-
thetlc audience If you are in the right
ard counsel IN the wrong.-Ira Jewell
Williams il Green Bag.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-06-22
Ancient Ropes.

Ropes made OF various kinds Of fiber
and leather are Of very ancient date
Ropes OF palm have been found in
Egypt IL the tombs Of Beni-Hassan
about 5000 3. c.. and on the walls OF
these torlbS is also shown the process
Of preparing hemp. IN tomb at
Thcbes OF the time OF Thothmes III.
about 1000 3. c. is group repre-
sentinS the process OF twisting thongs
Of leather and the method of cutting
leather into thongs.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-06-22
UNDER AN UMBRELLA.
An Expensive Adventure of Famous
Partisan Wit.

RomIeu. the famous Partisan Wit.
was one day caught in a shower and
forced to seek refuge In n doorway OF
the opera Louise. 1t was o'clock al
ready. and be had an engagement in
the Cafe &c Paris for that very hour.
The rain fell in torrents. There was
no carriage to be had. He had no um--
brella. What was to be done? While
he was lamentinS his bad luck gen
tleman with large umbrella passed
by. Romieu was seized with a sudden
inspiration. he rushed out and grasp
ed the stranger by the arm and grave
" installed himself under the protect
Ing umbrella.
u am overjoyed 10 see you." he i'm
mediately began. Il have been look
ing for you for two weeks. wanted
10 tell you about Clementine."
Without giving the stranger time to
express his surprise RomIeu ratified
away with gossip and anecdote until
he had led the unknown companion tc,
&c WV VA SuS NtAAG NC dis 4ACG
be glanced at him with face OF well
te!gned establishment
Pardon. monsieur he cried. sit
seems l arl mistaken"
Il believe So" said the stranger. !
Good gracious" added Romieu.
BE discreet Don't repeat what I
have told you"
=" promise you" -
"a thousand pardons!"
Romieu FASTENED within the cafe
and amid great laughter told the adj
venture to his friends. Suddenly one
OF them said:
Your cravat is rumpled.'
Romieu put his hand to his neck and
turned pale. His pin. valuable sap
phIre, was gone. On further examina-
ton his purse and watch were found
TO be gone. The man with the UNI
brel!a was a pickpocket.-London Tit
Bits.