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The San Francisco call., 1910-02-12
GOOD nuILDtING RECORD

Since December II considerably more
than 100000 has cone into new build
ings. principally homes, in the an
neNed territory. This record is salts
factory. considering the time of year.
ReaItymen are giving attention to that
part of greater Ga ahland, owing to the
development of important suburban
train service plans by the Southern Pa
cifc company. That the territory along
the north shores of the tidal canal and
san Leandro bay is destined to become
q center OF industrial and commercial
activity is confidently asserted by those
who are watching the trend of affairs
i'm Oakland. For that matter, the entire
water front. from Berkeley south and
from Oakland harbor entrance east
ward. is surely one of the big potential
interests of tie city
r. J. Pavert has purchased. through
the Laymance real estate company, i'm
proved property. - by 100 feet in the
north side of Twelfth street, east Of
Madison. The price was $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-12
LARGE BANK CLEARNGS
PER WITS FOR BUILDINGS

Following is summary Of build
ing permits applied for al the board
~ public works for the week. as COM
piled by Walter y. Fawcett the sec
-efaYE-
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-12

For January The building operations
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-12

Monday evening Mrs. w. W. Kergar
viii entertain at cards, a group OF
friends being included in her invitation
for the celebration of the Valentine fes-
tival.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-12

Mrs. c. S. Chamberlain, who has been
on the Atlantic coast for several
months, visiting in her old home, has
started westward and will arrive in
Los Angeles within fortnight She
will reopen her San Pablo avenue resi-
dence early in the spring.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-12
WORK or CONVERGE CHAMBER

The same spirit is evidenced in The
work OF the Oakland chamber OF COM
merce. Plans are constantly being de-
velope6 To further the city's interests
TO increase population. TO build up in
Gustries to get big things done All
Of this is Of direct advantage TO every
resident Of the city. Its effect is seen
on all sides. and. of course, such growth
has its very material advantage TO the
IL L. L. uo-l r.1-olaar-lL-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

returns are in, before a disputed valu-
alton may be finally determined Add
40 days to May /, and it does not
come far from reaching December 20,
the present. legal time limit for pay
ments"
The men who built the present state
constitution stood for equality before
the law of all classes of taxpayers. 1t
Will probably be an unwise thing to
tamper with the provisions they made
to that end Once the state begins to
separate one class of taxpayers from
another as to the time of collection of
taxes troublous waters will be ahead.
The innovation would doubtless lead
to efforts to further amend the con
stitution on this line and no one could
tell where agitators would put it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
WOULD BE A DANGEROUS INNO.
WALTON.

In a speech few days ago ex-Gov
Smith recommended a change in the
constitution of the state that would
require railroads and other public SER
vice corporations to pay their taxes by
June 20, instead of by December 20, as
at present. This, he held, would bring
into the state treasury some $4,000
at time when the state is generally
confronting a deficit, and bring about
decided improvement in it's financial
condition, avoiding the continual
necessity of borrowing at that time to
meet its necessities.
Of course this would be somewhat
of a discrimination against the corpor-
atoms referred to. To require them to
pay their taxes by June 20 and permit
all other classes of taxpayers to with
hold paying until December 20 would
probably not be readily acquiesced in
by the corporations Disseminated
against. A long and hard fought law
suit would doubtless be the result,
with chances doubtless favoring the
corporations that were compelled to
pay taxes six months ahead of other
taxpayers.
AS the constitution now stands it is
provided that all taxes shall be uni
form. Once before an effort was made
to compel railroads to pay taxes in
advance of other taxpayers, but the
State Supreme Court set it aside as a
violation of the state constitution. 1t
is to remove this objection that ex-
Gov. Smith urges a constitutional
amendment If such an amendment
were adopted by the people it does not
follow that the corporations would
meekly submit to being put into a
separate class as to the time of pay
ment of their taxes. 1t is quite pos
sible that they have rights that could
be protected through other agencies
than the state courts.
Outside of this Comptroller General
Wright points out that if Mr.. Smiths
suggestion were enacted the entire
system of assessments of such corpor-
atoms would also have to be changed.
He shows that under the system now
in vogue it takes practically up to
December 20 to adjust such matters.
Says he in an interview on the sub
ject:
In his recommendation, former
Gov. Smith probably overlooked the
length of time which must elapse, af-
ter returns are made to the comptroI-
Ter before disputed assessments can
be finally settled. The railroads are
required to make their returns to me
by May L. Then have sixty days to
detrm1ne whether such returns are
reasonable and fair, and whether I
Will accept them, certainly not too
long time considering the number of
corporations and the vastness of the
interests involved. After nv ASSESS
ments are made, In cases where I re-
fuse to accept the returns, the cor
poratlons have twenty days to deter
mine whether they will accept the as
sessments, or have the matter arbi-
trated. When two arbitrator are
appointed, thirty more days are allow
ed Tor them to ascertain whether thew
can agree upon a valuation, or wheth-
er an appointment of an umpire will
De needed. After an umpire has been
appointed, he is allowed thirty DAYS
IN which to make his award. A little
matter of addition will show that a
total OF lao days are allowed, after the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS CAN'T
STOP MATING.

Savannah is apparently disturbed
over the matrimonial outlook. Evil
IDENTIFY the issuing of marriage lie
enses is falling into a state of inocu-
Gus desuetude in that burg. Because
OF the natural anxiety this arouses in
city that is ambitious to climb into
the 100000 class interviews have been
obtained with the local clergy on the
question as to whether high, prices o.
foods, and the otherwise generally al
tltud1nous cost of living, is deterrine
the boys and girls from joining hands
and hearts in wedlock The ministers
throw brighter light on the situation
than one might expect. They are
either entirely optimistic by nature OF
nave a keener vision than others who
have been bemoaning the effect OF
nigh prices on race perpetuation. Said
one of these Happy on the way" wear
ers of the cloth:
The memorable laws of nature de-
mands that all living creatures shall
mate in their season, and commercial
conulClons can never appreciably af-
rect that law. 1t is commanded that
men and women shall wed. and their
own natures will prompt them to obey
Ihls command, whatever their circum-
stances in life may be. The maria e
OF men and women will never be obyi-
ated or even lessened by the threat ri
poverty. This law is beyond the inter.
vent1on of any human instrumental.
ity"
Another clergyman, who still ad
heres to the old, but now generally dis.
carded belief, that marriages are
made in Heaven" insists that "nc
earthly circumstances can mar the di.
vine arrangement. Men and womer
take no heed of the morrow when tho
question of marriage is involved" As
he views it: "Men may pause anf
ponder, but theyAwill take the irrevo
cable step neve heless. The higl
prices, apparently we are liable to con
tinue to have v Ii us; the girls W.
VIII certainly haze. We must take tn,
bad with the good and be thankful. I
IS better to have women and povert,
than. riches without them"
l And then, on its own account, 81,
savannah Morning News NOR GO a. ! !,
Wis fashion: &
| According to laymen, S ~ ion
OF marriage will continue HsGe8g a,
there are men and wonaTg4n tbi,
world, but the opinion is Nevertheless,
| expressed that something must b,
done to adjust commercial values il
the country orr direct poverty will
result among &ned nOmmon neonIn
Young men marry>epslSeager incomes
1t is contended, in hone athat the fin
o dure Will IL witness a bettNe ant in thei
conditi9 but when pri(,N Sc instead
OF drgf Fith no correy.A 'ng in
crease -wages, their coli anus
chaanTgeg 8om hopeful to hops WhA1Il
me lis, it is said, are nos 4,sen
ing ting pretty heads about the nf ~ ! !,
ter. Apparently they are satisfied tina.
they have but to choose, as always
mat look or a smile will bring The
gallants about them, the rich and tht
poor alike, all imbued with the same
general idea that "Barkis is willin'."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

No scar of vaccination 81
The per cent of deficits on first ex-
animation in May was 60; the pei
cent. in December, on second exami.
nation, including both old pupils once
examined and new pupils never ex-
amined is %, or decrease in pei
cent. of defective children is 80. There
are 123 new pupils in school with 4G
defective. Substracting the 46 defect
i've new pupils from the 101 total de-
fective, we have only SO of the old
pupils defective, or per cent. of Is
as against go with the same pupils
last years In this school between May
and December, 40 children have been
treated; 80 operated on for adenoids
and tonsils; II fitted with glasses. OF
those recommended for treatment 81
per cent. have been treated.
Commenting on this very report the
Savannah Morning News, which is
supporting the movement to have such
inspections made an essential part OF
the school system of that city, says:
The result of the physical examina-
ton of the children in Southside kin
dergarten has aroused a good deal of
~" IL IIAC quSollOu DIS TO what
extent the children in the public
schools of the city are afflicted with
adenoids and other troubles. It is
with satisfaction that we see the
school authorities reported as saving
that the percentage of adenoid and
trachoma cases among the children in
the schools is far below that reportad
from the kindergartens. But how is if
known what the percentage in the
pubic schools is? Has there ever been
an examination of the children in the
public schools by a physician? IF so.
what was the result? If not, then if is
impossible to say, with any degree of
certainty, whether any considerable
number of the children are afflicted
with adenoids, trachoma and other dis
eases or not. We have no doubt that
the school authorities are entirely
sincere in thinking that the children
OF the public schools are in an exceD-
tlonally good physical condition. Int
they can be sure of that fact only af-
ter an experienced physician has
made an examination of them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
Editorial Room, Telephone 80.
Americas, Ga, February 26, 1910.
IN THE FIRELIGHT.
Eugene Field.l

eugene Field)
The fire upon the hearth is low,
And there is stiffness everywhere,
While, lik winged spirits, here and
there
The freight shadows f1uttering go,
And as the shadows round me creep
A childish treble breaks the gloom,
And softly from a further room
Comes, Now lay me down to sleep
And somehow, with the little prayer
And that sweet treble in my ears,
My thoughts go back to distant years
And linger with a loved one there.
And as I hear the child's Amen,
My mothers faith comes back to me:
Crouched at her side l seem to be,
And mother holds my hand again.
Q, for the peace for that dear time!
o, for the childish trust sublime!
., for a glimpse of mothers face!
o, for an hour in in that dear place.
Yet, as the shadows round me Greer
do not seem to be alone
Sweet magic of that treble tone
And Now l lay me down to Sleep
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
AMERICUS SHOULD TRY THE IN.
SPECTION SYSTEM.

This IS a remarkably healthy section
Of the state and the children one sees
on the streets seem unusually bright
and vigorous. Yet it is more than
probable that an examination of the
several hundred who are attending the
public schools would bring to light
the same conditions that are found in
other cities, that a much larger pro-
portion of them than any one would
possibly imagine from the mere cas-
ual observation of a layman are suf-
fering from complaints that are easily
remedied but which, if allowed to
continue unchecked, will seriously i'm
pair health, stunt physical develop
ment and retard mental growth. That
has been the experience almost every
city where the system of inspections
has been adopted and there is no reas-
on to believe that Americas is differ
ent from all other cities in this re
spect.
Examinations made in the Pryor
street school in Atlanta at two differ.
ent periods, brought to light the fac
that a very great percentage of the
children were defective in some wa!
or other. The report of that school il
one of the most interesting contribu
lions to the literature of the subjec
and we'll worthy of a careful study b,
our own health and school authorities
We reproduce it in full with the belle
that an analysis of it by them will ma
terially assist in bringing about tn
Introduction Of inspections in tn
Americas schools. 1t is as follows:
Nav
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
PEACE, SWEET PEACE, FOR
THIRTY DAYS.

The dove of peace is lowering over
Georgia, preparing to light upon it's
soil, and the outlook is that for the
next thirty days harmony will pre-
vail among the brethren to a much
greater extent than of late. Hoke
Smith is going to California to lecture
and Joe Brown has silenced the At
lanta Journal
What a relief this will be to the pub
lie at large. After the turmoil of the
last campaign, and the ebuliition of
wrath that succeeded the election on
the part Of the vanquished, an era of
comparative calm succeeded. But it
was too short lived. Recently the
storm centre has swung this way and
the whirIwinds of politics have made
their appearance as a prelude to the
cyclonic disturbances of the approach
ing summer. Already the atmospheric
changes had become sufficiently pro
nounced to justify the raising of the
danger signals. But the latest news
from Atlanta indicates a temporary
subsistence of the alarming conditions
and return to a state approximating
a calm
Ex-Governor Smith will tour the
West for a month. During his absence
he will deliver several addresses. The
people of that section are to be con-
graduated. Georgia's former governor
is an able and entertaining speaker.
Before leaving he announces that he
will have nothing to say about guber-
material matters until his return, "and
possibly not then"
On the other hand, Governor Brown
has delivered a solar plexus blow TO
the Smith headlight organ, the Atlanta
Journal, which has been vociferously
clamoring for the Governor to take If
into his special confidence and diyuIee
his reasons to it for all of his official
acts. The Governor administers this
singing rebuke, in telling why he de-
~ ~ ANpiJ " Calls Ludu0 upon MIN
by the Atlanta Journal, to explain his
reasons for not purchasing the terni
nal lands for the Western and Atlantic
road in and near Chattanooga. The
governor does not feel that he is re-
sponsible to the Journal for his pub.
lie acts, or that it is necessary for him
to make report to that organ when
ever he undertakes to do anything.
The statement follows:
THE editor of the Atlanta Journal
IS Iaboring under the Instrumentation
mat he is the people of Georgia.
whereas he is only one of about 230
900 white male citizens, either one of
whose opinion or demand is as weightv
as his. Coupled with his misconcep-
tlon IS his impression that it is the
duty OF the governor of Georgia to re-
port to the Atlanta Journal. That is
also palpable error. 1t is the d11tv
OF the governor to report to the gen-
eral assembly That body will con-
Vene on the last Wednesday in June
next. In the meantime, speaking unite
personally, | will state that on June
4, 1908, the sovereign people of Georgia
gave me an order not to report to the
Atlanta Journal. That order | can be
depended on to obey"
With ex-Gov. Smith removed from
the state and the Atlanta Jouranl
chewing this cud, Georgia is apt to
have a surcease of political hydropho-
bia until April Even for such brief
respite the public will be duly CRATE
full
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
Asking for Guidance.

A reporter called on a rector to ASK
him if he had accepted bishopric
that had been offered him. The servant
said that his master could not be seen.
lie was at prayer seeking for guild
ance. Then could the reporter see
the rector's wife?
"Oh, no. said the slavey, "you can't
Sc her. Shes busy packing up!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

An attack of the grip Is often fol-
lowed by a persistent cough, which to
many proves a great annoyance.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure of this
cough. Many cases have been cured
after all other remedies had failed.
Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
Piles! Piles! Piles!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles.
1t absorbs the tumors, allays itching at
once, acts as poultice, gives instant
relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared for Piles and itching of
the private parts. Sold by druggists,
mail SOC and $1.00. Williams Mfg. Co.,
Props, Cleveland, o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
HOarse Coughs. Stnffr Colds.

pain in chest and sore lungs, are
symptoms that quickly develop into a
dangerous illness If the cold is not
cured. Foleys Honey and Tar stops
the cough, heals and eases the con
gested parts, and brings quick relief.
Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

The wise maid ascertains how much
young man can afford to squander
for an engagement ring before extend
| ing the glad hand
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Ouinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. e. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
LAND
BARGAINS
Snider land Sold.
Little Land Sold.
Come quick for others or
say Il Am Sorry"

125 acres 8 miles of Plains adio,n
ing Jno. A. Mcdonald old home nlso.
Dwelling, tenant house and crib.
III acres 8 miles Sumter, adjoipin,
Chapel, Rogers and Countryman
Good land and good improvements
Lots of land 223 and 224 in 18th Dis.
trict of Lee Co., adjoining Sumter N
line, and touching lands which car
for $50 to $40 per acre. Ample buia.
ings put up years ago.
Bank Of Southwestern GEORGIA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

A girl should not attempt to sing
with feeling when she feels badly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

"A man can learn to understand
some of the ways of women, but never
the reason for any of them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

In order to hold his job a diplomat
must hold his tongue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

A missing suspender button often
leaves man in suspense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26

A fool is a person who is not addict
ed to our pet brand of folly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
Is YOUR
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important thing is how to take cas
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financA
interests in careful, conservatu
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-26
WE HAVE THE Coal TO BURN

WE HAVE THE COAL TO BURN
but have you? If not, order us to
send you a supply of our clean, free
burning, non-klinking coal. None
better was ever mined. None is more
carefully graded, screened and clean
ed. We have a good supply of our
celebrated Montevallo and Blue Gem
Jellico Goals on hand. Il you are
cold call us over the phone.
We also always carry a big stock
of Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris and
Hair When in need of any OF these
let us hear from YOU
HAROLD BROS,
'PHOna No 3
Arizona republican., 1910-10-25

Dr. Emmons fits and furnishe glasses. 36S No. Fourth Ave. g
Arizona republican., 1910-10-25

causes a general upbuilding of the entire Nsyst te III , and when s. s. s. has made a cure there is no return of the hideous s y III p t O m 8 |. s. s. s. is made entirely of vepe-
Arizona republican., 1910-10-25
Salt River Valley News
SCOTTSDAlE.

Scottsdale, Oct. 24.-An Scottsdale was greatly shocked Thursday morn- ing to learn of the death of Chaplain Winfield Scott, the father of our town that bears his name. He vas sick but two days with some aso4t of stomach trouble.
 The Chaplain has been a prominent figure in Arizona affairs for over tw enty years and has made Scotts- dale famous for it's morality which is known far and wide.
 He was always identified with some good movement and will be greatly missed here He tried hard two years ago to builG a trolley line to Scottsdale but had to give it up for the time being.
 The Chaplain was extremely kind hearted and always the first one to offer help to any, one in need.
 The school children of Scottsdale took up collection and bought flow CTS for the Chaplain's coffin.
 Rev. w. M. George held a memorial service for the Chaplain Sunday. A fuller account of which will appear later.
 Rev. MT. Trumbull will preach for us next Sunday. He is a man of God and it will be a benefit for every one to hear him.
 MT. and Mrs. Fowler and little son, friends of the Coldwelrs, from Rock ford, Illinois, are here and expect to sperd the winter in the valley.
 Dr. and Mrs. Ellis attended Indian camp meeting at Sacaton the first of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Peterson visited her parents at Evergreen Sunday
 Lee Barnhard moved his family out here the last of the week and is now a full fledged rancher
 Francis Frazier, Roy Merrill and wife returned Wednesday noon from a trip to Frazier Springs. They re- port fine time but say that quail hunting was not as enjoyable as they as the birds were scarce.
 They brought back some Indian relics m the shape of grinding stones and stones with pictures cut on them by some prehistoric people
 He olsC brought back some ore. from a prospect he has near the springs He intends to have an as- say of it made. Some ore taken from he same prospect last spring assayed s33.07 in gold.
 MT. Chas. Miller is using a cane to assist him in locomotion as the re- 'ult Of a fall from a pile of baled nay some time ago. which injured me of his knees.
 Grandma Bates made a trip to Tempe Thursday to get some medi- ,ine. She has not been real well for some time past
 Mrs. KYm Wilber returned home rom Chicago where she spent the ! summer.
 Mir. Hayden sold twenty head of l 'ows and heifers to Frank Blount of ! 'hoeDix. MT Blount took the cattle ! O his ranch near Glendale.
 MT Brown made a trip to the coast | with two cars of beef steers recently. |
 Miss OlseH came back from Pres cit whereIt she, spent the summer She has rot been very we'll for some | ime.
 Mrs. Ihornesberry's mother, Mrs of Tempe. spent several lays here last week.
 Mrs. Chaplain Scott came in from Ian Diego Friday morning in response 0 telegram to be at the bedside f her husband. Chaplain Scott She id not reach here though until sev- ral hours after the Chaplain had assed away. V. AV. |