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THE TIMES-RECORDER DAILY AND WEEKLY The Americus Recorder, Established 1879. The Americus Times, Established 1890 Consolidated April, 1891. 4 THOMAS GAMBLE, JR., Editor and Manager. C. W. CORXFORTH, Associate Editor and Assistant Manager. J. W. FURLOW, City Editor. W. L. DUPREE, Assistant Business Dept. Editorial Room Telephone 99. The Times-Recorder is the Official Organ of the City of Americus Official Organ of Sumter County. Official Organ of Webster Count]'. Official Organ of Railroad Commis sion of Georgia for the 3rd Congres sional District. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Daily,, one. year $6.00 Daily, one month 50c Weekly, one year ..SI.OO Weekly, six months 50c Address all letters and make remit tance payable to THE TIMES-RECORDER, Americus, Gs Americus, Ga. Feb. 13, 1908. Mississippi has all but passed a pro hibition statute without a dissenting vote. It is provided that the new law will go into effect on Dec. 1. Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi make a pretty bunch of triplets. A Macon physician whose invariable remedy for the grip was a few drinks of alcohol was doing a steadily grow ing practice until the police arrested him. Macon booze artists are sure ly having a hard road to travel. Announcement has been made that Ex-Senator Davis, of West Virginia, has called off his engagement to Miss Ashford, on account of the objections of his family. When a man gets 80 years old it looks like he ought to know his own mind. It took three columns of the aver age newspaper for the President to explain that no appointments had been made in the interest of Taft. But the office holders in the South ; seem to know what is expected of them, if current reports are true. Anarchists did not blow up the American fleet as it sailed through the Magellan straits and the Japan ese fleet was not lurking behind the great bends for its destruction. The wild eyed predictors of calamity must now concoct some new thrills for a weary public. Teddy is the champion blander. Ev ery letter labels some one as all that is not honorable or trustworthy. It is safe to say to say that all the presi dents rolled into one, barring Andy Jackson, perhaps, did not indulge in as much abuse of their opi»onents as Roosevelt. Judge Lindsey, the kid judge of Denver, says that the reason so many boys go wrong in the large cities is because they . are crowded off the earth. Give a boy a half chance for honest, clean sport and the devil wi.ll have a much harder job to get his grip on him. Cook County, Illinois, has secured one million dollars front the estate of Marshal Field, as back taxes on se curities he failed to return for taxa tion when alive. If this sort of thing keeps on rich men will not find any especial advantage in dodg ing the tax receiver. A New York preacher who recently visited the White House declares that the President told him he was never more determined than now to “up root anarchy at the top of society well as at the bottom.” If the clergy man is not a member of the Aananias Club Roosevelt also said: “As long as the atmosphere is filled with curses and maledictions of 'men who are hurt the country is safe.” “Both false and malicious” is the characterization by the President of the charges that he used Federal pat ronage to aid Taft to secure the nomi nation for President. Since the char ge was first made the President has called on the heads of departments for- a list of- all appointees for the last eleven months. The reply of Roosevelt is rich one, and apparent ly routes his accusers foot and horse. Congresman of New Jersey, compares the attitude of Bryan and Roosevelt towards public iniquities as that of one man armed with a big stick and another armed with a slip per. Roosevelt is represented as wielding the slipper, the big stick hav ing passed to the Peerless One. Mr. Leake had better read a recent -oeu ment sent to Congress by He must have been asleep while it was read. Rear Admiral McCall, retired, sticks to his guns and declares that the navy department would be better ad ministered with a naval officer at the head as Secretary of the Navy. This reminds one of the story of a secretary of former years, from out of the wild and wooly west, who when taken to the navy yard and aboard a vessel for the first time said, with the utmost astonishment,' ‘Why the ship is hollow.” In discussing the refusal of the Interstate Comm eree Commission to allow a rate for theatrical compan ies, the Atlanta Georgian figures that it will cost a company like the Mayor of Tokio just-$134.41 more to make a trip from Montgomery to Atlanta than under the old rate. With big companies forced to mals these long jumps, it is easy to see why the theatrical attractions both here and elsewhere are greatly cut down from original number booked. NEVER TOUCHED I S Americus has cause to be thankful that the recent cold wave / which embraced Atlanta in its icy grasp fell down before it reached this city. There is a vast difference between a disagreeable rain and a storm of sleet and snow. In fact, this city seems most fortunately situated, just beyond the reach the winter’s lash, and far enough from the Florida line to escape the tropical heat of that state. Os course those who have to live outside of its charmed circle are to be commiserated. Perhaps they are anxious to come but are tied down in less favored spots by cords . too strong to be broken. Reports from other parts of the I state and from other sections of the country testify to the severe storms which we have just escaped. It makes one really shiver to read of the cold weather in Atlanta, North Georgia and in the East. EDUCATIONAL TRAIN STARTS The educational train of the State Agricultural College has started on its swing over the state. Stops have been arranged for 150 towns and cit ies having a total population of over 300,000. Much good is expected from the tour by President A. M. Soule, of the Agricultural College, who is in charge of the train. Though the time at each stop is limited to two hours, yet by the aid of samples of the different materials and products, the lessons will be so impressed that the farm ers who attend the lectures will be greatly benefitted. They will be greatly aided by the distribution of copies of the lectures. One result of the trip will be to bring the farmers into closer touch .with scientific methods of cultivating the various crops. Accurate infor mation will be given, which they can accept without question. Many a cotton growers will get new ideas which will be worth hundreds of dollars in the cultivation of his fields. That such a trip should be under taken tells plainly of the aroused in terest of the Georgia farmers in the subject of cultivating their crops most intelligently. Had not there been evidences of a want of the kind which the coming of the train and the lec turers fills, no such a tour would have been projected. It is undoubtedly true that the cot ton planter who uses the most scien tific methods in cultivation will re ceive a much larger net return for his labor than one who uses methods of growing and cultivation which have been shown to be not of the best, The law of self-interest should be strong enough to bring a large atten dance at each of the stops made by the train. GOADING THE GOVERNOR For the naughty newspapers which have been broadly hinting that the announcement of Gov. Smith that he would not run against Senator Claj was a case of .“sour grapes,” the esteemed Albany Herald has raised the “scarecrow” of a possibility that the Governor will reconsider his determination not to run. Whether the Herald is talking through its tile or whether it speaks by the card are questions upon which only the future can throw light. In a recent editorial taking to tasl the Macon Telegraph for hinting that the" Senatorial plum dangled out o! the reach of Gov. Smith, the Herald says: | “It is possible that he (Governoi Smith) can be yet goaded into tin senatorial race And it re mains to be seen how much of this goading Hoke Smith will stand in this senatorial emergency. And it re mains to be seen, too whether the peo ple of Georgia would vindicate him of the mean insinuations that are being thrown out at him from cer tain sources if he should be finally provoked and dared into submitting the matter to them. Those w r ho are satisfied with having Hoke Smith stay out of the senatorial race this - yeai had better ‘let well enough alone.’ ” What ever else may be proved by the quotation given, it is very evi dent that Gov. Smith will be able to accomplish a very orderly retreat, with the Herald fending off such base insinuations as those of Tom Wat son's magazine and the daily and weekly press. But the critics have been warned not to crowd the defeated aspirant ■too far. They have trod upon the toes of the Herald. Just how fa“ within the line Gov. Smith is, is not known. But either the Herald is “foreflushing” or there is danger ahead. Let everybody be prepared for the worst. j Food for thought Food for work Food for brain Uneeda Biscuit The most nourishing of all wheat foods. In dust tight, moisture proof packages . Never sold in bulk. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY PROGRAM ON FRIDAY IS BIST OF THE SEASON Theatre Will be Filled to Capacity. The benefit performance of the movin g pictures at the theatre Fri day evening will undoubtedly be the finest of the entire season and a “capacity” house is expected. The benefit is for the Kindergarten Asso ciation. and on this occasion Manager Lucas promises three big shows, each of two full hours duration. These will begin exactly at 5 o'clock, 7 o’clock and 9 o’clock, and SIOOO worth of films, embracing the handsomest pictures yet put on, have been se cured /or this benefit performance. For this special occasion, which will equal a theatrical performance in length, interest and completeness, the prices will be 10 cents for tfie gal lery, 20 cents for orchestra and 25 cents for boxes. The usual hand some prices will be given to holders of the lucky tickets. PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY HAS BEEN OPENED Langford's Studio in Charge of Skilled Artist. Langford's Art Studio, under the direction of Mr. D. T. Stephenson, has been opened at the southwest corner of Lamar and Lee streets, o n the second floor. At the entrance a dis play of photos is on exhibition. These were made by Mr. Stephenson, who for the past ten years conducted a photograph gallery at West Point, Ga. They are choice works of art, displaying a fine artistic ability Commodious quarters have been secured for the new studio, wTiose ad vertisement will he found on page one of this issue of the Times-Re corder. The suite embraces four rooms, one of which has been fitted up as a reception and resting room for the ladies and children. In the matter of equipment,- Lang ford's studio has the very finest cam eras made. In the skilled hands of Mr. Stephenson, who directs all of the finer operations, these machines produce the highest grade of work possible. The cost of the pictures of course, depends on the amount of w-ork put on the prints, eicker in retouching or mounting. Besides doing the finest work, the Studio will cater to the wants of the children by furnishing stamp pic tures at small cost. These pictures are the size of a postage stamp and are comparatively inexpensive. TO BUILD A DWELLING OUT ON HANCOCK Another desirable vacant lot off the Harrold property on Hancock avenue was sold yesterday through Allen & Crockett, real estate agents, to Mrs. John T. Bragg, making the i fifth lot sold there by this enterpris ing firm within ten days. Mrs. Bragg will erect at once a pretty two story resklehee upon her purchase, having let, the contract already. The proper ty thus sold yesterday brought $lO per front foot. MRS. ELIZA J. SPEER DEAD AT HOME HERE Mrs. Elizabeth J. Speer, an aged and much beloved lady, died yester day the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Robinson, six miles from the city, with whom she had long resided, Iffrs. Speer has been ill but a few days, pneumonia being the cause of her demise. She was about eighty-six years of age, and held in great love and esteem among all. She was the mother of Mr. Hugh Speer and Mrs. Robinson, while other sons and daughters reside in Florida. The funeral will take place today at 3 p. m. at Anthony chinch, south of the city. People have widely different notions as to what constitutes a “good time.” —Chicago News. SHIRT WAISTS ARE AGAIN IN FAVOR Spring Fashions as Seen in Gotham. (Correspondence Times-Recorder) NEW YORK, Feb. 12.- (Special) The advent of the shirt waist suit was a fashion that appealed to wo men as practical and dainty, and es pecially in the form called the house dress; but so many innovations were practiced upon it, that it fell away from prestige. This spring finds its renewal of favor, clin'ging to the orig inal design while following closely new ideas of the season. There are two styles of shirt waist suits; the difference lying in mater ials and methods, which makes one a house-dress proper, and one fit for the street. The materials of the early spring suitable for these dresses will be of mohair, panama, chiffon, serge, bril liantine and the many worsteds of the lighter weights of which there are so many this season; and when intended for the nouse the thinner fabrics will be in order such as chif fon voile, chiffon mohair, pongee, taf feta, rajah and some *of the new; mercerized fabrics are particularly well adapted to the purpose. For House or Sfrect A suit that could be used in differ ent developments for either a house dress or for the street, was in the original made from blue nuns veiling. The skirt was in medium sweep, of five gores, measuring about the lower edge four yards and three quarters. The lower edge is further decorated with a hem cut on the bias and ten inches deep with tabbed top finished with several rows of ma chine stitching. The waist is of smart design. At each side of the stimulated box-plait in front is a wide tuck that narrows in width to the waistline, and near the armhole is another such ! tuck which is also continued in the i v ; back and extends also a trifle over the top of the sleeve. Between these wide tucks is a group of very nar row ones. The conventional neck ! band provides a support for either a straight or turn-over collar. The short sleeves have reversed cuffs. For Youthful Figures To certain youthful figures and young women nothing is prettier for a summer dress than one of the sailor modes, which seem to be al ways in fashion. A dark blue linen This woman says that after months of suffering Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound made her as well as,ever. Maude E. Forgie, of Leesburg,Va., writes to Mrs.. Pinkham: “ I want other suffering women tc know what Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vege table Compound has done for nje. For months I suffered ffom feminine ills so that 1 thought I could not live. 1 w rote you, and after taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, and using the treatment you prescribed I felt like a new* woman. I am now strong, and w ell as ever, and thank you for the good you have done me.” FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty years Lydia E. Pink ham’s Vegetalde Compound, made from roots and herbs, lias been the standard remedy for female ills, anddias positively cured thousands oi women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera tion, fibroid- tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges tion, dizziness or nervt >us prostration. Why don’t you try it ? | Mrs. Pinkltam invites all sicki women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. i or chambray would be a good mater- ial to use. The skirt is constructed with seven gores so arranged that there is a panel effect in front and an applied hem is joined to the skirt by four rows of stitching. The sailor blouse is a jaunty affair with a tab yoke across the bust. The closing is in »front, with lacings of silk cord through worked eyelets. The neck opens over a V front of white linen embroidered in auntical designs, and the regulation sailor collar is in white linen edged with stiching. The sleeves are long gather into the arm hole, and the fulness at the wrist is disposed of by tucks at the back fin ished with a white linen cuff. The same idea could be carried out in white linen and the waist decorated with bands of blue linen. A charming design that will make up prettily in some of the thinner materials of the season, and is par ticularly well adapted to cotton mar quisette, in a blue and white check. The upper part of the skirt is in five gores-where the joining is concealed with a group of tucks, at the knees is applied a flounce having an irregu lar outline at the top covered with a lace banding. The flounce is laid in groups of tucks instead of being ga thered. The waist is mounted on a foundation and the full portion is gathered in groups of tucks to the square yoke made of alternating bands of lace and tucks of the ma terial. _ Some men are so eccentric that they even say something when they talk. — Chicago News. Cold casn melts away almost as fast as we can freeze on to it.—Chicago News. PROFESSION.\L CARD“ tPAyr/ciaxs Surgeon*. DR. R. E. CaTO, DR. F. L. CATO, Reside ce Ke< sc Park. Kea 3 6 Lee St Rhone 96 Phone ;5 OFFICE 405 Vt Jaekaon ‘-t. Phore 531. - DRS. R. E. & F. L CATO, Physicians and Surgeons, Tender their professional aervices to the good people r.t Amti icus oa., and sur round.ng country Gtnerei U)ii e o'c jical and Aodominal v urgery special ties. O ilts left for R. M Cato at F.l :rid. e Driiß Co. Phone 33 ai.o 7i>, as d Ci L 1 ft tor F.L. 0„t ;. at Davtnport Dr c Co.. • h ne 15, -.v li receive prompt a; d care ful attention.' DR. F. B. GREGORY, PHYSIC! and SURGEON. Diseases of Children a Specially. Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Americus and sur rounding country. Office over Dod son's Pharmacy. Residence Windsor Hotel. Calls left at Dodson’s Phar macy will receive prompt attention. DR. DOUGLAS B. MAYES. Office Residence Allison Bldg. 701 Church Sc. Phone 179. Phone 207. J. WADE CHAMBLISS, M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Ame liens, Ga. .OFFIC■ Allison Bui dl ir. Fhone 429 Residence lis Jackson St. Phone 451. Cadi left at M Laughlin'g drug store, (Phone 98) seill receive prompt attemion. H. S. Crockett, 31. I). E. K. Crockett, 31. I>. Practicing Physicians. Respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. Office over Dod son’s Pharmacy. Office hours 8 tb 10 a. m 2 to 4 p. m. 2-11 -——“ 1 in ” tit*. C. P. DAVIS, Dentist. OFFICE RESIDENCE Times-Recorder Bld'g. 218j.Jackson Street Phone 261 JPhoce I's Jtitornoi*, I- N. MOTT, [ Attorney at Law % Americus, Ga, Office in Courthouse. 10 17 JAS, A. lIIXON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law AHKRICCS, sher *h Bvne Bctlfilr.fi c. A, HAWKINS, ■\TTUPNEY at law, Americus Georgia, Office im Wheatley Building. CURRAN R. ELLIS. ARCHITECT. Ellis Building—Cherry St. & Cotton ave Macon, Ga Next to having money, the most important thing is Jiovv to take care of it —how beet to invest it. A Banking Institution of this kind cannot only care for your financial interests in a careful, conservative way—giving you abundant banking facilities in every department of fin ance—but can also give you valuable aid and advice about investments and securities. Open an account with the Bank of South Western Georgia’s Savings Department and enjoy the advantages that accrue. CAPUDINE CURES COLDS and GRIPS* Relieves the aches an;] feverishness. Contains No Acetanilide I WHAT TO DO WITH THE HOLIDAY BOOKS! Just now this is a leading question in many thousand American homes. - How can all the new books, with their attractive bindings be displayed to the best advantage, arranged and classified so as to always be accessible. s> v4- -9 * N<yw is the most propitious moment of the entire year to settle this question for all time to come, by procuring SlobeAVcroickc “Elastic” Book Cases which are graded as to height to fit the books of any library, and in lengths to fit most any room. ' Made in dull and polish finish, quartered oak and mahogany —with plain, leaded and plate glass doors —controlled by the only patent equalizer that absolutely prevents binding. Three different < styles are described in the catalogue — Standard, Mission and Ideal —each one a distinctive type. Wc carry the goods in stock and sell at catalogue prices. , —— —— " ' A. W. Smith Furniture Co. _ Wl: l I\ ALL IT’S BRANCHES sanitary plumbing is our business. We liave grown up in it, take a deep interest in sanitation according to modern science and methods and con sequently can put your house in good condition so far as plumbing goes— and keep it that way. Ask for estima toS C. P. PAYNE. If you want good home made Har ness buv from W. O. BARNETT, Manufacturer of all kinds of Harness. FISH TALES are often exaggerations,but we have no need of stretchiDg the truth In our business as DEALERS. F/e h ness Is an indispensable quality in unsalted or unsmoked fish and we hand'e none about which there may be the slightest doubt. We keen every kind in season from the game y trout to solid mullet. And we don't trv to make a fortune on o un 1 of fish we sell either. 5 H BLOCK & CO. Phone No. 32. | TO DEPOSIT Money in your children’s name at Our Savings Department. Many parents strive to teach their children to do right, yet often neg lect to teach them the saving habi! Give them a Bank Book they can call their own and it will encourage them to save. Give them one of our Bank Books. 4 per cent paid on Savings. The Planters Bank of flmericus Fo' Sals At a Bargain One good, gentle, family hoise One combination saddle and buggy horse. Also for Rent or for Sale 5 or 6 good farm mule*. Our pri es on above wi'l inter est you. Call on or address 1-19 d-w-lm HARROLD BROS L. G. Council Prest. R. J. Pkkky, Vice-Pit6t. C. M. ( ctncii , Cashier. . ’ INCORPORATED 1891. ihe planters Bank Wfij fgi of Americus ;0e! w-” fj « In' 1 otai Resources, - $500,000 BlßlWwlgTlSlNfe Will; wvlt-«-BtPWished rounecilo *. our mßSflWfirlli I :BhI! Bsli r ' r " T **'" urces.a.devervatteMio. cor ~-7, - ' ' ***** ri ir * * ’Dfcirg we licit fogg vjgT 1 >•••:-’r patrej-.a** Iti•* *f- ? a Loved on Im fslnsllrif [fit » £;jiffk Hi! : It Dme rer- P'ratps :ndu m r “Department for Savings.” A. TV. Smith, Pros. G. M. Eld ridge, V. P. N. 31. Dudley, Cashier Bank of South-Western Ga., Americas Ga. Security, Liberality and Courtesy Accorded Its Patrons. DIRECTORS: C. L. A nslcy, G. 3T. Eld ridge, R. J. Perry W. A. Dodson, Thos. Harrold, A. W. Smith, N. 31. Dudley, 11. It. Johnson. L. A. LOWREY, President. 31. 31. LOWREY, Cashier. CRAWFORD WHEATLEY, Vice. Pres. R. E. MeNTLTY, Asst, ('ashler. AMERICUS NATIONAL BANK The Only National Bank in This Section. CAPITAL $100,000.00. V. S. BONDS $100,000.00. 9 Under the supervision of the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. Accounts of firms, individuals and coporations invited. Certificates of deposit issued bearing interest LW. SHEFFIELD, President, FRANK SHEFFIELD Yier-Ficp. E. D. SHEFFIELD, Cashier. BANK OF COMMERCE, Americus, Ga. A general banking business transacted and all consistent courtesies extended patrons. Certificates of deposit issued earning interest. G. N/J. Bragg’s Market ’PHONE No. 94. Choice Beef and Pork, Brains, Ribs and Back Bones. Fresh Shad Fish and Oysters. Pori? Sausage a Specialty. Mutton for Saturday and Sunday. THE FAMILY ClHt l-I L. D. LOCKHART. G. C. HALL CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER BRICK WORK A SPECIALTY Contract work solicited in Americus and surrounding towns All Work Guaranteed. Office B. C. Hodges Store Forsyth St. Phone No. 418. Protect Your Books Adorn Your Home. Get Globe-W ernicke ' “Elastic” Book Cases From A. W. Smith Furniture Co They Grow As Your Library Grows.