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Newspaper Page TextTHE AMEKICUS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31. 1902. TIMES-RECORDER. Daily and Weekly. THE CONVICT LEASE SYSTEM. Ouo of the measures that is rapidly coming to the froot at this time is the Consolidated. April, I'91. Incorporated. Jitxuart, I--94 W« a.uMulial !87» convict lease system, and the present legislature is taking hold of the ques tion in a vigorous manner. Opposi tion to the plan now in usej has de veloped considerable strength and opponents place their opposition high grounds. It is asserted that the Ad(lre«< till lotior* -a-id ^tuakajVeinlt- jUCOI P1/4DIU tu THIS TIHKS-flKCOlUJEK, America*,;,<•». MlKIt UHlISt KYRICK,: EDITOR AND BUSINESS MANAGER. Editorial Boom Telephone Oil 2 The Time*-reorder Is the Official Organ ot tne Citr or Americas, Official Organ of Sum ter County* Official Orgau of Webstar County. Official Organ of Railroad Commission Georgia for tne tl Congressional District AMEBICU8. GA.. OdT. 31,1902. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: DAILY, one year S6.00 DAILY, one month 50 wnni^v T yCar '• 00 iconvicts are cruelly treated and that WEEKLY, six months SO tUe , Cftse sygtem is wrong in that (Uo proceeds derived by tlie State is blood money and chat the profits ai*e devoted to the support of tho public schools makes no difference. It is also charged that there are many scandals to be un earthed in tho treatment of the con convicts. There is a strong sentiment in favor of using the convicts on the public reads of tho .State, but this is answered by the statement that in that event the convicts would become source of expense to the already lieav ily taxed State, Thoro is no^doubt that tho convicts should not be made sourco of private gain to individuals this feature is wrong but the legisla ture must keep in mind tho fact that the people do not wish any additional expense added to the tax burden, Th. Geuoral Assembly must look to this and in deciding tho question they must have consideration for tho fact that convicts are human beings and. must be treated as such, but as crimi nals and law breakers they arc under going punishment and are not pam pered pets. If tho burden of expense for working the roads by convict labor can by any means be equally distribu ted throughout the State this offers possible solution, but tho main incen tive that should control the legislators in deciding the problem should be the avoidance of any plan byj which indi viduals cau accumulate vost fortunes from the use of convicts hired at a rate not commensurate with the work done by them. Mr. 'Watson says if the peoplo of the South hod known that the North would continue to agitato the race troublo for 40 years the civil war would never have ceased at Appomattox. Tho cotton growers of this section know where the best markets are, and the increasing receipts of our local warehouses indicate, in a manner that cannot ho misunderstood, that Ameri- cus is the metropolis of Southwestern Georgia, and the evidences of our city’s prosperity are unmistakable. The Nashvillo American states that Congressman Jim Griggs, of Georgia, will be a candidate for spoakcr of the next Houso of .Representatives. This brilliant Goorgian is rendering valu able service for the Democratic party, and no member will deserve moro rec ognition at tho hands of his party. In the event of Democratic success in the November elections Siwaker Griggs will preside over tho deliberations of the Houso with diguity. MUSINGS ON BABY MORRIS. Had little Spoakcr Morris, Jr. bocu a girl she doubtless would have dovcl oped into a “Southern” “hello” oro long, with suitors in her “train” to “on ginoer” her destiny and “conductor' to the altar when tho matrimonial station was reached. But he is a boy and until, like papa, he develops into a magnate ho can hold down tho “cs capo valve" of exhuberant youth, ap ply tho “brakes” of prudence, and with a “head-light” of dingers can “pilot” himself to the tune of a “whis tle” while dodging the railway ‘’switch.” Asa name for the youngster we thought of suggesting “Fondron, hut, by “George” wo “Sewt” would never bo a winner iu a railway raco. UNIFORM TEX f BOOKS. The bill providing for uniformity in the text books used in the public schools of Georgia is a most important measure. It is an effort to put a stop to the practice, that holds in many counties in the State, of changing hooks almost every year and thereby entailing much needless expense ui>on parents with no real benefit from the chango 'demanded. The bill introduced by Mr. West, of Lowndes, is complete and places tho selection of the books to lie used in the bands of a commission headed by tho Governor, including the Chancellor of the State University, and provides for a term of office of five years for the commissioners. The requirements before a chango in text books can be made are sufficient to prevent any thing radical and there is every reason to believe that the bill will rcsnlt in great beuefiit to the com mon schools of the State. Tho commission, in the event the bill is made a law, will advertise for bids for Bchool books to be furnished for a period of fivo years and samples of books must be submitted. Under the provisions of the bill only uniform, non-sectarian and non-sectual books may be contracted for and a provision is made for the contractor to furnish bond to secure tho faithful perform ance ofthe'contract. 1 ^Intlie event~of its adoption the bill will go into effect January 1st, 1004. 'On, the sea] of adversity the pawn, broker is captaln-of the watch. According to tho Itomc Tribune, the Seventh Georgia congressional district now contains Chickamauga National Park, a prospective barracks and liost, nearly ull of the Western and Atlantic railroad; within tho district reside Unitod States Senator A. S. Clay, In terstate Commerce Commissioner Jud- son Clements, Congressman John W. Maddox, Speaker N. A. Morris, As sistant Doorkeeper Price, Doorkeoper Davis, Clork General Judiciary Com mitteo Kelly, Pago Sanford, Special Depot Commissioner Knowles and Penitentiary Warden Moore. Is there anything else the Seventh desires? MORE ABOUT GOOD ROADS. That the article which appeared in these columns a few days ago calling the attention of the grand jury to the county roads was timely has been dem onstrated in many ways, but no more striking confirmation has been re ceived than a well authenticated report that one of the oldest carriers of the Rural Free Delivery routes in this county is about to give up his position and assigns as his reason that he is un able to stand the expense of furnishing the number of horses needed iu his work. He states that the roads are so bad in many places that his stock are servieablo for only a short time, and he cannot afford to be continuously buying new horses out of the compen sation allowed by tho post office de partment. This is a serious question, and the people living in the rural dis tricts have begun to realize the value of a system which brings them their mail promptly and delivers it at their own doors. The route carried by this man is not tho longest in the county' but some of tho roads are fre qnently well nigh impassable,'and at all times difficult and trying on vehi cles and stock. Twenty-five miles every day on a good road is not easy- on a good horse, hut twenty-five miles every day over miserable roads is hard on man nnd beast, and men of the type ho should hold these positions can not afford to purchase a new horse every threo or four months. Wo need good roads for many other reasons but this reason npjienls to tho peoplo who rely on this rural carrier for their daily- mails and appreciate the services of faithful carriers, who at best are poorly- paid, but their work must bo done rniu shine, bo the roads good or bad. The question is one thnt should com mand tho attention of our friends who live-in tho country, and their co-opera tion in the effort to secure good roads will be valuable. Advertisement Important to the Thrifty The Reducing of Our Shoe Stock Problem. With the pvblic working with us during the next week, the task ahead will be greaily diminished. We shall secure your aid by making it profitable for you to give it. This shoe department of ours is overfovving with good shoes f'T men, wo men, and children. We are, for ample reasons, extra anxious to sell one-half of the stock in the next fifteen days, The movement, beginning tomorrow, affects every pair of shoes under this roof, with the - ’ exception of “American Girl” $2.50 shoes. A page advertisement crowded with items could not fairly represent the multitude of economies. 8ome Big Mortgages Recorded. Bristol, Tcnn., Oct. 29.—Deeds have been recorded for a mortgage of $700 000 on the property of the Virginia Iron, Oonl and Coke company and i $1,000,000 mortgage on the property of the Virginia and Southwestern Rail way company, an auxiliary of the Vir ginia Iron, Coal and Coke company. The paying of these mortgages Is pan of the plan of reorganisation of the companies by which, It Is understood H. K. McHarg, of Stamford, one of tho receiver* of the companies, will be come president A vegetable liquid for governing oi equalising the flew of women’s mensei which occur once in every lunar month. BRADFIELD’S Female Regulator is the essential quality of powerful licrlw. It is a concentrated essence best adapted for womcn’sdelieateorganism, ami put in such form that it is always properly assimilated and taken into the system. Stoppages, suppression, painful or other irregularity of the menses und sickly flov. i are corrected cud cured by the regutai use of this superior emmenagogue. Menstruation, or periodic flows, neces sitate a breaking down of cells lining the mucous membrane and a reconstructioa after every sickness, which is sceompa- nied with marked congestion and loss oi blood. Such changes arc very apt to pro duce chronic catarrh. Lcucorriiea or Whites & the result of these irritating dis charges. Regulator cures these trouble] and restores to perfect health the patient who suffered the dcbilitating losses. Buy of druggists, f r.oo per bottle. Our illustrated book mailed free, Perfect Heath for Women.” IHE BBAOFIEID REGlUtOR CO, Atlanta, fia Forty;Years' Torture. To bs relieved from a torturing dis ease after 4) years’, torture might well oame the gratitude of.anyone. That is what DeWlti’s vVpoh Hszsl Salve did O. Htney. Geneva, O. He says: DjlViit's tVi-oo Hizil Stive ourod me piles after I had buHj-oI 49 yeara.” Cares oats,barns, wounds,akin diseases. Beware of onuutorfelts. W. A. Rem- b?rt. SHOE BARGAINS. At 75c. Children’s shoes of black kid, lace and button, regularly $1, At$». Children’s Dongola Shoes, lace and button, patent leather or kid tips, regularly $i 50. At 95c, Ladles’ glove and pebble grain shoes, lace and button, sizes 3 to 8, regularly $1.25. At 1,29, Ladies’ fine Qongola shoes, lace and button, patent leather or kid tips, regularly sold at $2, At $1.25 Men’s Satin Calf shoes, light or heavy soles, lace or congress, regularly sold at $2. At $3.50 Men’s fine vici shoes in five of the newest toes, light or medium soles regularly sold at $5. Some girls are decided blondes snd some are derided brunettes—bat eitner kind are apt to make derided wives. Mother (Iray'e s.veet Powder, for Children, Sacoesefaliy used by Mother Gray, nurso in the Children’s Home in New York, Care Feverishness, Bad atom aob, Teetbiog Disorders, move and regnlate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 3 ‘,000testimonials. They never fail. All druggists, 25c. Sample FREE Address Allen S, Olmstead Le Roy, N. Y, Sound Kldneys-Perfect Health. The nse of Smith’s Sore Kidney Core will produce both, Try • bottle and bo convinced, Yonr draggle! stile it for SO cente. Charity is the cream of the milk ot human kindness. ATLANTA TO SCE CRESCEUS. Will Attempt to Lower Record on November 6. Memphis. Teun., Oct. 27.—The cam. palgn of Champion Cresceus will not extend to foreign countries this year. The champion will try to create a new record to succeed 2:0214 hero again on Tuesday, after which he Is scheduled for a trip through Alabama, Georgia, Florida and other atatea, with the following Itinerary: Atlanta, Nov. C; Montgomery, Ain., Nov. It; Macon, Oa., Nov. 20; Bir mingham, Ala., Nov. 27; Augusta, Ga., Dec. 4; Savannah, Oa., Dec. 11; Jack sonville, Fla., Dec. 17; New Orleans, Dec. 25. A Scheme that Will Coat Millions. New York, Oct. 28.—A uchemo for setting hack the northern and eastern portions of the fortifications of Paris at a cost of 110,000,000, has been ac’ cepted by the parliamentary credits committee, says a Parts dispatch to The Times by way of London. The sites of the present fortifications will, It is estimated, produce >20.000 000 Want Protection Against Flood. Augusta, Ga., Oct. 29.—At a meeting of the chamber of commerce Tuesday night tho question of protecting tho city against high water in the Savan- nah river, was fully discussed by leal- Ing citizens. One thousand yards heavy grade Canton Flannels, never before offered for less than 10c. Will be sold here Monday and Tuesday at 634c per yd. One hundred fine White Bed Spreads, Marseills pattern, full regu lar size, hemmed, ready for use, regu larly sold at $1.50; here nonday and Tuesday at 98c each. One hundred gross fine white Pearl Buttons, 16, 18 and 24 line. Not a dozen that ever sold for less than ioc. We will sell them in lots of six dozen, no more or no less, to one cus tomer at the price Honday and Tues day, six dozen for 25c. Hen’s Handkerchief?, made of fine quality white lawn, hemstitched, full regular size, regular ioc; here- Honday and Tuesday at 5c each. Men’s hemstitched Unen Hand kerchiefs, regularly sold at 25c, here Monday and Tuesday only at I2J£c each 500 Yards Gray Suitings, 52 inches wide, suitable for walking skirts, never before known to sell for less than 75c; here very special at 48c yard. 36 Inch Black Taffeta Silk, fine brilliant lustre, regularly sold at $1.39 here at 98c per yard. 20 Inch Black Taffeta Silk, guar anteed every thread silk, regularly sold at 69c; Monday and Tuesday at 44c per yd. Ladies’ Fine Thread Black Hose, hermsdorf dye, high spliced heels and toes, our regular 25 quality, here Monday and Tuesday at 19c per pair. 50 Dozen Children’s Winter Un dervests, ribbed fleeced, sold regularly at 25c, here Honday and Tuesday at ioc each, Monday we will place on sale about five hundred yards Ladies 1 Cloth, 52 inches wide, and worth $1 the world over. We will sell it Mon day and Tuesday at 69c. 100 Pairs White and Gray Blank ets. full 10-4 size; regularly sold at $1 , here Honday and Tuesday only, at 49c pair. Boys School Suits. One very important offering of Fall school suits for boys, Douole breasted suits of uandsome striped and blue Cheviots, sizes 8 to 16, splendid values at $5, now at $3,75. Men’s 50c Necties for 25c. Reversible Four-in-Hand Ties of excellent quality of silks, and the pat terns are neat, rich, distinctive and in dignified colorings. Regularly sold at 50c, now at 25 each, The Embroidery Sale. Hundreds of new pieces replenish the Embroidery sale this week. The selling has been greater than ever before, but we expect that-provided for It, and have splendidly met the unusual demands. ) At 4c, Edgings and Insertings, - regularly sold at 7j£c. At 5c; Edgings and Insertings, regular sold at 10c. At 7}£c, Edgings and Insertings, regularly sold at 12J£c. At 10c. Edgings and Insertings, regularly sold at 20c. New Waist Cloth. 500 yards of New Waitings In all the new fall shades, 32 inches wide, regularly sold at 20c, here Monday and Tuesday at 12j^c per yard, Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, Three cases, high-spliced heels and toes, worth 12%c everywhere here Honday and Tuesday only, at 6%c per pair. A. G. DUNCAN. . 115 and 117 Forsyth .Street, John R. Shaw’s Old Stand.