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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
CITY ATTORNEY HELD
ORDINANCE ILLEGAL
Would Tend to Suppression
of Competition.

instead of adding new conditions
to those already existing for the reg
ulation of the baggage transfer bus
mess in Americus, the city council
in all probability will reduce the Ii
cense tax from $500 to $40 and re-
store the status of the business as it
was TWO years ago
This is the probable outcome of
the action taken by the council at
its meeting on Wednesday night when
a resolution by Alderman Allen was
adopted requesting the committee on
ordinances to prepare an ordinance to
this effect.
The matter of the passage of the
ordinance introduced at a previous
meeting providing more stringent
regulations for the business, came
up. City Attorney Lane, to whom
the legality of the proposed ordinance
had been referred, made a verbal re-
port.
looking thoroughly into the law he
felt constrained to advise council that
the proposed ordinance would not
stand the test of the courts.
The city has a very broad discre-
tionary power in the matter of regu-
lating any business carried on with
in its limits" said the city attorney,
"and it can enact regulations pro-
vided they are reasonable, and dc
not tend to the suppression of com
petition or the creation of monop-
oily. Any ordinance whose manifest
purpose is, or whose result will be,
the creation of monopoly or the re-
straint of competition, would clearly
be illegal, and the ordinance present
ed to council I would construe to be
of this nature"
Wuth such an opinion before it
there was nothing for council to do
but to shelve the ordnance in ques-
ton
Alderman Allen then stated that as
a matter of justice to the local con-
cern that was endeavoring to give
the public good service, and that was
living up to the regulations, he would
move that the old license of $40 be
established, in lieu of the 5000 IL
cense now charged.
1t is quite likely that this will be
done. It is also probable that some
further legislation may be attempted
that will meet the objections urged
against the ordinance that the city
attorney held to be illegal and that
will tend to the protection of the
public interests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
WANT BETTER FIRE
PROTEC1IONF FOR PLANTS
Trio That Must Have Bet
ter Water Supply.

/ Mr. R. L. McMath, of the Americas
Oil Mills, appeared before council a
its meeting on Wednesday night ant
made plea for more adequate fire
protection for his plant and the ad-
jacent plants, those of the Farmers
Oil Co. and the Shiver works.
Mr.. McMath stated that these three
plants were dependent for fire pro-
lection on a single six inch main, that
the water supply was inadequate and
that the danger hung over them all
the time Of being wiped out by a
conf1agration. He held that in view
OF the large property interests and
the taxes paid that the owners were
justified in asking for more adequate
fire protection than the city was now
according them.
Nearby the three plants referred tc,
by Mr.. McMath are ethe plants of the
Tennessee Chemical Co. and the
Home Mixture Guano Co.
Mr. McMath's remarks were heard
with attention. 1t seemed to be the
opinion of the members of council that
the complaint was a just one, and
that the more adequate fire protec-
ton should be granted.
The matter was referred to the
committee on water, which will prob
ably investigate at once and report on
the cost at the coming meeting OF
council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
ASSESSED HIS STOCK
AT EIGHT THOUSAND
Merchant Makes Decided KicI
Against Such a Fancy Value.

Mr.. Bono, of Bono Bros, had a
shock the other day when he was no.
titled that he was expected to pay
city taxes on an assessment on his
stock of $S,O00
Mr.. Bono appeared before council,
at its last meeting and entered a
vigorous protest against this. If the
assessors, or any city official, could
find $4,000 worth of stock in his store,
Mr., Bono would be delighted to have
them call and perform the feat as
quickly as possible. A a matter u
fact, he insisted, the stock was
nearer worth $1,800 than $4,000.
It appeared that Mr.. Bono failed
to make any return and the assessors
had made it for him. The finance
committee will look into the matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
HELPFUL HINTS ON
HAIR HEALTH
Scalp and Hair Troubles Generally
Caused by CnreIessness.

Dandruff is contagious disease
caused by microbe which also pro-
duces badness. Never use a comb or
brush belonging to some one else. No
matter how cleanly the owner ma
be, these articles may be infected
with microbes which will infect yoll
scalp. 1t is far easier to catch hair
microbes than it is to get rid of them.
and a single stroke of an infected
comb or brush may we'll lead to bald
ness. Never try on anybody else's
hat. Many hatband is a restins
place for microbes.
If you happen to be troubled with
dandruff, itching scalp, falling hair
or badness, we have a remedy which
we believe will completely relieve
these troubles We are so sure of
this that we offer it to you with the
understanding that it will cost you
nothing for the trial if it does not
produce the results we claim. This
remedy is called Rexall "93" Hair
Tonic. We honestly believe it to be
the most scientific remedy for scalp
and hair troubles, and we know of
nothing else that equals it for effect
iveness, because of the results it has
produced in thousands of cases.
Rexall 1913" Hair Tonic is devised
to Danish dandruff, restore natural
color when its loss has been brought
about by disease, and make the hair
naturally silky, soft and glossy. II
does this because it stimplates the
hair fo1licles, detr0ys the germ mat
ter and brings about a free, healthy
circulation of blood, which nourish-
es the hair roots, causing them tc
tighten and grow new hair We want
everybody who has any trouble with
hair or scalp to know that ReXal,
'93" Hair Tonic is the best hail
| tonic and restorative in existence
and no one should scott at or doub
this statement until they have pu
our claims to a fair test, with thu
understanding that they pay us moth
ing for the remedy if it does not givt
full and complete satisfaction in ev
cry particular Two sizes. soc an,
$100 Remember you can Obtain
Rexall Remedies in Americus only a
our store-The Rexall Store bod
sons Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
ORDERED TO SETTLE CLAIM
FOR DEATH OF INSURED
Company Must Prove Man Committed
Suicide.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb 17.-That a man
accidentally shoots himself with
pistol does not excuse a casually
company from paying an insurance
policy on his life They must prove
that the man shot himself with sui
cidal intent. The supreme court so
decided in the case of the Metropol-
itan Casualty Company against Mrs.
B. E. McAuley. Mr.. McAuley had an
accident policy for $500. The insur-
ance company refused to pay it, hold
ing that the deceased committed sui
eide. The court did not take this
view of it and ordered them to settle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
UNCLE SANS BIG STICK
TO PROD IN AMERICUS
Where Incomes Not Report
ed Before March |.
$50 Concerns in Sumter
Have Failed to Make
Returns of Incomes.

Americus' wealthy class-the cor
porations and others subject to in
come tax, may feel the weight of
club with Uncle Sans fist at tn,
small end of it, unless there is some
thing doing before March 1st, in the
way of making their returns of gross
and net incomes for the calendar
year 1910.
The time is short, and Uncle
Sam will stand no foolishness.
Section 50 of the act of August 5
1909, requires corporations, stock
companies, associations and insur.
ance companies, subject to the special
excise tax, to render the prescribed
return of gross and net income fo,
the year 1909, on or before March /
1910.
In Americus and the county at
large the1 are $50 corporations and
individuals coming under this pro-
vision, and not one of whom has
paid any attention to the law.
It's all right, if it suits them; but
beWar-r-r-r the big stick
Internal revenue collectors are
preparing to get busy. Collector
Richardson of thi sdistrict, XilI sup.
ply blanks, as he has done in many
instances already, and cheerfully give
any desired information.
Blank forms for making return
will be furnished by collectors OF
internal revenue; and failure I,
receive such blank, and to make
return within prescribed time, wi.
not - Eve the corporations, stock
~ or insurance company from
penalties imposed for a failure t,
EEke such return.
al! revenue returns for Georgis
should be sent to H. A. Rucker. col
lector of internal revenue, Atlantis
and not to the staN officials at the
state capitol, Atlanta or to Washing
ton, D. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
FEW LAND FOR CENSUS
JOBS IN AMERICUS
l2O Applicants, and Dozen
Pass Muster.
Is Difficult to Secure
Men Qualified for
Duties.

OF probably 12O applicants, whom i
it was said would stand the re
quired examination for places a
census enumerators to be employees
IN Americus and the county, consid
erably more than one hundred feI
down and failed to qualify, according
to recent unofficial reports.
In fact, less than one dozen of tht
120 job hunters landed.
At the time the examination wa,
held here a few weeks ago it was
stated that 12O men and women would
apply for places as census enumera
tors.
Of this large number it was stated
that 80 were white applicants, ant
So colored
Since that time it has been learned
here that of the large number d
whites applying for places less than
a dozen passed a successful examina.
ton, while SO of the 95 colored ap.
plicants Sawed the air."
Two landed the job all right; Rev
Mccoy and Henry Martin.
The names of the successful white
applicants have not been announced
here, and, in fact, nothing of an OF
ficial nature has been given out by
the census department of this dis
trict. 1t is said that lady will be
one of the several enumerators ap-
pointed for Americus.
All enumerators taking the censu.
Of white residents in city and county
will themselves be whites. The col
ored enumerators will work only in
the colored districts.
1t will require at least twenty-siX
enumerators to take the census of
Americus and Sumter county and
as yet less than a dozen, it is said
are on the eligible list. Others viii
have to be secured, and the time
growing short.
Supt. Kicker. who has supervision
in the Third district, will probably
come over to Americus in a few days
to look into the situation here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
CHRISTIANS LEAD WORLD.
Religious Census of the Earth Shows
Strength of Different Beliefs.

London Feb. 17-In a religious
census of the world, which he has
just published, DR.. H. Zeller, director
of the statistical bureau in Stuttgart,
estimates that of the 1,544510,00
people in the wor ID, 534, 1000 are
Christians, 175,29O,OOO are Moham-
medians, 1O,86O,OoO are Jews, and
S23, 100000 hold other beliefs
OF these 30O0OO,00O are Confucians
214,000000 are Brahmins, and 121,-
100000 are Buddhists, with other
bodies of lesser numbers. Tn other
words, out of every thousand of the
earth's inhabitants 346 are Christian,
ia are Mohammedian, are Tsraelite
and 533 are of other religions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
FUNERAL OF JOE SHELTON
TAKES PLACE HERE TODAY
Former Americus Young Man Dies in
Atlanta.

Relatives in Americus were ap-
prised yesterday of the death Of
Joseph Shelton, which occurred N
Atlanta, after an illness of s. bme
length Mr. Shelton was reared in
Americus, and many friends here will
regret his demise. The body was
brought here last night from Atlanta
and the funeral services. conducted
by Rev. R. L. Bivins, will be held
this morning at 10;3O o'clock al
Oakgrove cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
son OPPOSES HIS FATHER
IN RACE FOR SHERIFF
Odd Contest in Early County is Being
Waged.

Blakely, Ga, Feb. 1.-THE contest
here is growing very warm over the
sheriffs office, there being three can
didates who are opposing L. E. Black,
Sr., the present sheriff. Among them
L. E. Black, Jr., deputy sheriff, who
is the son of the present incumbent Of
the Office Father and son are MAX
ing a good natured race on their mer-
it, and the outcome of the primary,
which will be held on April 2, is look
ed forward to with unusual interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
EDWIN BELL HAS WITHDRAWN
FROM RACE FOR TREASURER,
While Approaching the Support Of
His Friends.

Mr.. Edwin F. Bell, who a few days
ago announced his candidacy for the
office of treasurer of Sumter county,
has since withdrawn from the con-
test, as will be seen from his card
published elsewhere Mr.. Bell ap-
preciates the offers of support given
by many friends, but decides not to
enter the arena of politics at this
time. Mr.. Bells withdrawal leaves
the field to Messrs. P. H. Williams
and ]. A. Pinkston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
DEAR OLD SAVANNAH WILL
GET INTO THE GAME
Gets Franchise to Play Ball in Sail,
League.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 17.-Finally Sa-
vannah has decided to have base ball
this year of the Sally League brand.
This disposes of Charleston's chances
and means that a new steel grand
stand and bleachers capable of seat
ing 5000 persons will be erected at
the new ball lot. Three thousand five
hundred dollars of the necessary $5,-
600 has been raised and there is nc
doubt that Savannah will have base
ball during the 1910 season. The
club already has a long list of play
ers nthe string, but no manager has
been selected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
TAFT HOLDING
DAILY CONFERENCES
With Leaders of Party to Promote
Legislation.
Especial to Times-Recorder.) J

Washington, D. c., February IT.
Growing impatient and worried over
the congressional failure to enact ad-
ministration measures believed to be
of urgent Importance for party sue.
cess, President Taft is holding daily
conferences with the house and SEN
ate leaders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
FRANCE is LASHED
BY GREAT GALES.
Unprecedented Storms Are
Sweeping Country.
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Paris, France, February IL
France is being lashed today by un.
precedented storms, adding to the
havoc wrought by the tempest of the
last three days. Landslides and ava
lanches in the departments in the
Alps endanger towns and tourist re-
sorts. Winds of cyclonic force have
seille and more in the vicinity. Snow
has derailed trains also.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
HICKS TO RUN IN MACON
FOR OFFICE OF SHERIFF
Lively Contest at the Pie Counter is
Promised.

Macon, Ga, Feb. 17.-George B.
Robertson, sheriff of Bibb county
has an exceedingly warm race on his
hands this year. James Hicks, one
of the best known men in Bibb coun-
ty, has announced for the position.
and his friends are cofdent that ne
is going to win.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
RECORD RUN ON CIGARS
MADE BY AN OPERATIVE

Six hundred and seventy-five ci-
gars made by a single cigarmaker in
day is the record achieved yester-
day by Mr. Gunther, a cigarmakel
for the Americus Cigar Co. This
company employs about twenty-five
men now, all expert cigar makers.
and Mr.. Gunther heads the list with
CTS "Muckalee" cigars as fine days
work; the neat job netting him $675
in pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
MIR. BELL NOT A CANDIDATE.
Times Recorder:

Americus Times-Recorder:
1t seems that some of my friends
desire me to run for county treasurer
and however much I appreciate their
confidence as manifested by their an
nouncement of my candidacy, I must
say that 1 am not a candidate for
the office and trust that my friends
will appreciate the spirit in which !
ask that the announcement be with
drawn. Respectfully,
E. F. BELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
A Card of Thanks.

Mrs Laura ]. Bagley and family
desire to express heartfelt thanks to
the many kind friends whose SYM
pathy was extended in their recent
bereavement. Such tender words and
deeds can never be forgotten.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
RED HOT AND RIGHT
OFF OF TIE BAT.
Jeff Davis Wants to See
John D. in He'll
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Washington, D. c., February II.
Charging Senator Owen, of Oklahoms
with being interested in the affair
of the Standard Oil Company, and
saying he would like to see Johr
D. Rockefeller wrapped I'M the
flames of hell" Senator Jeff Davis
of Arkansas, today made a speech ir
the senate which was fittingly char.
acterized by him as "red hot and right
off the bat"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
TEDDY AND KERMIT
ON THE UPPER NILE
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times-Reco ecorder.)
Gondokoro, Sudan on Upper Nile
February 17.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt and the
other members of the Smithsonian
African scientific expedition arrived
here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
WHY NOT TRY POPHAMS
ASTHMA REMEDYY

ANA14NAL Z
every case. Sold by druggists, price
$1.00. Trial package by mail 10 cts.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO., Props.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Sold at w. A. Rer1bert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18

The biggest catches Of fish result
from being well told to people that
bite the easiest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18

Many people want assistance-and
few really need it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18

There is no peace for the would-be
peacemaker who butts in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18

A dogs bark isn't as bad as his
bite, but it lasts longer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-18
OGEECHEE SHAD AT SHERLOCK'S

Fine Ogeechee River Shad thi
morning at Sherlock Cos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
ALABAMA SOLDIERS
 RETURN TOMORROW

The Alabama troops which have been in camp at Chickamauga for the past 10 days will return to their homes In this city and other Alabama cities to- morrow
 The railroad men of Birmingham who have been in charge of the movement Of the brigade left yesterday for Chicka- mauga to see that they are taken care of and moved to their homes promptly.
 The Birmingham soldiers will leave Chickamauga about 10 o'clock tomor- row morning and will reach this city about 2 o'clock in the afternoon One train will carry the Birmingham com panies and several sections will follow having aboard soldiers for various points.
 The south Alabama militiamen will be handled over the same route as they travelled in going to camp. This route was the Central of Georgia to Rome, Ga., thence by the Southern railway to Selma and Mobile. The Montgomery sol diers will be brought to Birmingham by the Alabama Great Southern and then delivered to the Louisville and Nash vile for their destination. It is believed the entire number of soldiers will be delivered to their homes by g oclock to- morrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
GETTING ROADS IN
 GOOD CONDITION

Determination, sunshine, hard work and few hundred dollars are the essential elements that have done great deal in the past ten days to replace Jefferson county roads in shape for travel. Dr. R. r. Lovelady of the Board of Revenue stated yesterday that the clear weather of the past few days which followed the constant rains of the past four or five weeks, had been of the greatest value in repairing the roads. He said the roads were rounding into shape and that a few more bright days. coupled with constant work on the part of the road crews would make the highways passa- ble for all traffic.
 "We have been bending every energy to replace the damaged roadways," said pr. Lovelady yesterday, and have suc- ceeded in a measure. The sunshine which hardened the roadbeds made 1t possible for quick work in repairing This en- abled our gangs to cover wide terri tory We have yet a great deal of work to perform which will require several days and perhaps weeks We have been enabled to secure & little money and with this we will do some additional or extra work on the highways. I believe the Jefferson county roads will be in good shape for easy and inexpensive travel very soon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
COAL OPERATORS
 MEET TOMORROW

The meeting of coal mine officials for the state will be held tomorrow at East Lake park The meeting will be under the auspices of the Coal Operators as- sociaton, and 1t is expected that large crowd will be present.
 The details have been completed by Capt J. V. Allen, secretary of the as- sociation. The feature of the meeting will be an address by J. J. Rutledge of the United States geological survey upon the government rescue work. MT. Rut- ledge is recognized as one of the most prominent men engaged in this branch of the survey work, and his address will be received with more than ordinary in- terest. Other features will be included In the prepared programme, and the op- orators association members expect q most profitable as we'll as an enjoyable outing.
 After the speechmaking, which will in- clude addresses from many prominent mining men, a barbecue and Brunswick stew will be served. This will be the only intermisson In the programme, which will extend from about 10 o'clock until about 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Members and mine workers from all parts of the state are already beginning to arrive, and the outing will be repre- sentative in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
GRAY DECLINES TO
 USE PRIVATE GAR
THANKS FOR COURTESY BUT LIEUTENANTGoyER PRE- FERs TO GO TO CHICKAMAUGA IN REGULAR COACH

Lieut.. Gov. Henry B. Gray proved that he is one of the plain people when ke declined the services of private car for his use to Chickamauga park where he will review Alabama's guardsmen in behalf of the governor of Alabama.
 When Governor Gray and his party reached the terminal station to board train for Chattanooga the Queen and Crescent officials rendered him private car for the trip. Governor Gray ex- pressed his warm thanks for the cour- tesy and the spirit that prompted the offer, but declined.
 q will be just as well pleased with one of your regular cars as to occupy pri- yate one,'' said the lieutenant governor. T have no desire to pose as one out of the ordinary and I would prefer shar- ing my comfort with the travelling pub lie rather than to use a car all to my self''
 It was generally expected that Gov ernor Gray would occupy a private car and one had been specially arranged for him. In addition to this car the of ficial cars of Horace Baker, general manager, and w. S. Andrews, general superintendent of transportation, were attached to the train that bore Governor Gray to Chickamauga-