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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Ladies' TailOr-Made Suits,

We received the past week magnificent line of blouse
aud coat suits which offer at popular prices They come
in Zibene and Venetian Coths-navies castors browns
and blacks. This suit stock quite full and complete and
the success of this department has been marvellous
Handsome line of Furs Capes and Jackets; also Chill
drens Jackets in large variety of styles and prices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

Two hundred yards of splendid bleach
ed German Damask Table Linen; hand
some, yet one of the best wearing weaves
made, two yards wide; regular 81 quality
Monday and Tuesday at SOC yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

Don't forget to use little PRIoKIT
ASH BIrTERs whenever the stomach or
bowels are disordered. Tt quickly cor,
reefs such troubles and makes you feel
bright and cheerful. DIR. E. J. Eldrldge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
BLANKETS
and Conzfo7-tabieS
Weo1ea Tor.

ion in their make
Weoaea TL0tV. up. You buy
blau kets for comfort and dura 5ility-
just the plain honest value in them.
Try these:
Our 1O4 White Fern" pure California
wool of fine quality, with pink, blue, lilac or
red BORDERS, with silk binding, excellent val
ue. Oaly $3.50 pair,
Our IA Golden Gate pure lambs wool Of
exquisite quality with beautiful borders of
pale biue, pink, lemon or Cerise, with 81
binding, superb value and only $500 pair.
satt Silk and Chinese Stlka;tne Comforts,
fun size, these, and OF beautiful designs
They look like our Florentine Silk, Swans
Down ComfOrtables at ST. 90; they feel like
them too, and the price of each is only $3.50.
DAMAGED BLANKET SALE Have 40
pairs, which we foollshly ''salted down. last
season instead of selling at a loss. They are
fine goods too, and will come out of the lauu-
dry white as snow We cut the price in
half now to avoid ''Camphor' later on;
The $500 Blankets at 81 90 pair.
The 1890 Blankets at 81 80 pair,
The 81 % Blankets at SLIGO pair.
The S1.0O Blankets at SOC pair
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

500 Ready-made Sheets for less than
the cost of the muslin. size 1880, muslin
worth 63c; Monday and Tuesday they are
priced at 49c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
November Record.

IN point of sales the biggest in history. We pro-
pose even greater things for Decem berand expect to
commence the month with rush and wind up with the
greatest December have known. We have the
stock the styles and the pricesthree of the greatest in
ducements for your trade.
This week we invite YOUR attention to the following
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
5000 Worth of Shoes For $4,000.

Mems Unlaundried White Shirts, re-
inforced back and front, linen bosom, all
all sizes from IA to IS. We offer them for
less than the price of the muslin. Not over
four will be sold to one customer at the
prloe; Monday aud Tuesday only, 29c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

A coated tongue, foul breath and
clogged condition in the bowels sug-
gests the use of PRIoKLY ASH BITTERs.
It is just suited for such ailments. DR..
E. J, Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Underwear.

During the past few days we have opened up mag
nfcent line of Mems Women's and childrens Underwear
ranging in price from 25c per garment and upward
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

100 Pairs extra heavy IA White Cot
tor Blankets, never known TO sell for less
than 81. so; here Monday and Tuesday at
Csc pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Clothing Department.

November sales of clothing have been among the ag-
est have ever had In Mems Suits aud OVercoats we
show everything that is and for both bust
and dress suits.
In Boys Youths and Children's Clothing we offer an
unparalleled stock to select fromsuts, overcoats and cd
trousers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

Seventy-fve pairs Ladies Fine Dress
Shoes, in fancy vesting tops, regularly sold
for So; Monday and Tuesday at $1.o8 pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

We like store to be known the place
where good merchandise is sold for the lowest price
consistent with good value. Come if you can Send
you can! If neither is possible then write for
samples.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
For Rent.

The Coleman residence on Lee
street, also the Freeman farm of forty
nine acres. Address FL. T. Davenport,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

There are all styles of shirts in this lot
open back and front, open front or open
back; linen bosoms, and beautifully laun~
dried ;, worth In the regular way, 81 90; only
at ACC each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Americas Cotton Market.

AMERICUs, GA, Dec. 5, 1900.
Reed today at warehouses, 1876 bales.
Reed previously at '' 24,681 IS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

W11e The first "c0ld snap
aud you feel the need
.EI7e of a winter suit. tits
a necessity; you'll
CI0kH[11I. have to buy. Don't
procrastinare; come now, while the stock
Is new and sizes are unbroken If 8
gentleman's dress or business suit, boys
school suit, child's kilt skirt, or an
Overcoat for winter; you'll fud us ready,
and our prices right.
Piece or Vestee Suits for ''the little fell
lows 3 to z years old, plain or fanCv trim
med, many styles to choose from, at SLIGO to
$3.50 suit,
Boys Double Breasted School Suits, in
black, navy or fancy Cheviots; any size from
to IS years; nObby, perfect fitting and dur
able, at 1925 to $500 suit.
Youths nobby CheVi0t and fancy WOrSted
suits, double or single breasted, saque, ex-
tremely stylish and well fitting, sizes Is to 10
years, at 81 so to SI!.5) suit
Gentlemen's business or half dress suits,
single or double breasted saques of fancy
Cheyiots, Imported Worsteds, etc, all in
regulars, stOuts or leans, from 30 TO A
breast, at $1,000 u S15,00 suit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

1LIv,.,,, 2LI,,,Ao,. Now IS the time for
il, and if you will
UnaeTWe6r. look over our line Of
Mems, Women and Children's Under-
wear, we'll prove that you get as good
value for money spent with US, as else
where. Perhaps you get little better
value than elsewhere. These four items
as hints of others.
Mems Stockinet Undershirts, with Drawers
to match, white or natufal color, extra fine
gauze, feeced lined, really worth 85c else
where. Our price for shirt or drawers SEC
each.
Ladies' F1eeced Lined, ribbed Undervests,
with pants to match, fine quality, pearl but
tons, ribbed COllorette and elastic skirt, same
as found at 40c elsewhere. Our price for
Undervest or pants, Csc each.
Misses and Chil6ren's derby Ribbed, and
fine Merino Underwear, any size desired in
white or natural shade, in suit or separate
garments if desired, at 20C each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

SO Gross pure White Pearl Buttons;
all sizes, no extra charge for large sizes;
Monday and Tuesday only, at &c per doz.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
The Princess of Wales Corset.

Is literally guaranteed. The makers
of this celebrated Corset have every conf
dence IN their product, and they guarantee
it to be made of the best material obtain
able and so constructed that it will not
stretch, bend or break; is positively un-
changeable In shape. 1t will outwear any
corset in existance no matter what the price
the Princess of Wales Corset is the cheap
est corset, because 1t is the best price, $15o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

Total warehouse receipts "a, 807
Americas Market Quotations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Boarders Wanted.

Married couple or two young men to
occupy desirable room, with board.
thu-sun MRS. A. @. BIvINs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
ChiIdren's Stockings at I5c Pair.

SPECIAL lot of fifty dozen Childrens
heavy school Hose, all sizes from S to 81,
usually sold for 25c, now at 15c pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
WILL NOT AID ST. LOUIS.
McGraw and Robinson Declare They
Will Not Leave Baltimore.

Baltimore, March 23-McGraw and
Robinson, while running a city league
of baseball clubs this season will nurse
and develop their American association
scheme. Their association organization,
known as the Baltimore Amusement
company, held a meeting today, at
which it was decided to continue the
agitation for a competitive baseball
league, in opposition to the National
Secretary Goldman said:
Robinson and McGraw will not go to
st. Louis, primarily because their bust
ness interests are here, but also be-
cause they are thorough Baltimoreans,
and are as much Disguised as anybody
with the way this city has been treated
by the National league.
''They would get $4,000 between them
SIS, 500 for McGraw and Sc 500 for Rob-
inson-if they went west, but they pre-
fer to lose that much and stick by their
friends here"
Hanlon made another Intellectual eff
fort to persuade McGraw and Robinson
to go to ST. Louis, but they said that
while terms were satisfactory, they
would not go so far from Baltimore
McGraw said: q can afford to play
ball for IS, 500 year if 1 can afford it
at all, but in this case the salary is not
the only consideration. OF the $780,
my salary is $1,000 a year, and the $500
is my share of the proceeds from the
sale of my release"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23

prospect of getting away from Cincinnati:
"Old Reliable Jim Mcclure has signed
a contract with the Brooklyn club for the
season of 1900.
Tommy DoWd seems to have outlived
his usefulness, as he is no longer in de-
Inand by league magnateS-
A brother of Manager Clarke, OF the
PittsburgS, has been secured by the
Rochester club of the eastern league.
ping department as some persons imagine
Bill Clarke is a good catcher, while Sulii-
van, better last year than many or the
veterans, promises to develop into a star.
Purchasing players is one of the causes
for widespread interest in baseball. 1t
creates rivalry and convinces the puplc
that the game is worth patronizing-
Martin Bergen's brother, William, who
is reserved by Fort Wayne, has returned
contract calling for $3.50 a month, which
the mana cement will refuse to accede to-
Had Outfielder Tom O'Brien been avail
able last season in any club except New
York, Manager Selee would have secured
him, but he was located in New York,
President Soden would not consent to the
opening of negotiations for his release
Slagle. Thomas and Flick, the Phiiadel-
phia outfelders, will form the smallest
trio in. the league. All are fast men and
good fielders.
Hickman who has been offered to New
York by Selee, of Boston, was third in
the league last year in batting His aver
age was 1897 Delehanty and Burkett led
him by a few points. Frisbie. another
outfielder, offered the Giants by Boston,
played 80 games in the league and batted
at a .331 clip.
The Wagner brothers of Washington.
D. c., drop out of baseball with so it is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
CAUSE OF DROUTH.
Kansas Farmer Tells Governor Stan
ley It is Prairie Fires.

Daniel Follmer of Buffalo, Wilson
county, wants the governor and other
members of the administration and rep
resentatives of the state government to
inaugurate a crusade against farmers
who in the spring burn the grass and
other trash on their farms.
Mr.. Follner's letters are not sufh-
GENTLY explicit to be thoroughly under
stood, but he is an uncompromising en-
envy of these men, whom he says are
fire fiends.''
These fires,'' explains Follmer, "are
the sole and direct cause Of drouth. :"
Going into discussion of the subject
the writer says:
I have never read of a country that
the so-called farmer went into, which
in a period of 20 years did not exper-
fence drouth, pestilence and famine.
THE progressive farmer found these
lands growing luxuriant vegetation,and
flowing with milk and honey.
'Drouth pestilence and famine fol-
lowed the progressive farmer, but he
was the sole cause of these plaques.
''All are the result of fires which the
farmer uses to dispose of old hay,
grass and other fertilizers.
''These fires cause an upward rush of
not ar; cool ar rushes IN below rms
produces disorder in the cloud currents
and to such an extent that no rain can
get to the ground.
4 have frequently seen rain falling
from clouds TO within ZOO feet OF the
ground, and blown back again; not a
drop would reach the ground.
Some hustler had something to burn
He saw that a rain might come and
that he must get his fire going before
the rain.
My first lesson in causes of drouth
was in 1859 and 1860. The creek on
which I live did not stop. running, but
those north where the country was
burned over We're dry
Mr.. Follmer then presents his views
in the following:
THE three principles of the law of
vegetable growth are irrigation, per-
collation. and aireafion. Nothing can
grow without water and air. Both must
have good and sufficient circulation
Fire has always been the bane of the
agriculturist. The alleged farmers have
burned up the forests and the prairies
annually, thereby destroying conditions
necessary for good seasons"
Mr.. Follrner submits as proof of his
claims observations chronicled III a
daily record of events since 1860.
While the state house people do not
desire to cast any aspersions upon Mr..
Fallmer, his letter has been put among
those known as freaks, and sent to the
engine room to go through what the
author most despises and fears-fire.
The governor will not call a special
session of the legislature according to
FOllmerS suggestion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
MGovERN TO FIGHT HERE.
Articles Are Signed in New York Fol
a Match With Bernstein.

New York, March 23.-It was an
nounced this afternoon by Sam Harris,
manager of Terry McGovern, that ar
ticles of agreement have been signed
by him and Joe Bernstein, the clever
and hard-hitting local featherweight,
for a six-round match, to be decided in
Chicago the second week in April. Ne
gotiations for the match have been
pending for some time, and it was not
until today that Bernstein showed an
inclination to go west for the meeting.
Bernstein is about the best of the
eastern men still indicated by Nc
Govern. New York critics think the To-
cal man capable of giving the wonder
full Brooklyn man a stiff argument.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
KID NICHOLS eoss1Ps.
Famous Pitcher on Baseball Subjects
of Interest

New Haven, Conn, March 23.-'It
seems to me that the coming season will
be the most f1ourishing in the history of
the National league, says Charley
Nichols, the veteran pitcher of the BoS-
ton club. THE outlook is that Brook
Ign and Boston in the east and St
Louis and Pittsburg in the west will
jump to the top at the beginning OF the
championship season and hold their
places till its close. In general, though,
it is safe to predict that the eastern
clubs will be punched in first division
and the WeSterners will be down toward
second. Chicago will, it seems to me, be
weak, and Cincinnati can not expect to
be much better than last season. New
York and Philadelphia will be good first
division clubs
LAS soon as the Boston club secures
another catcher I do not see how that
team could be further strengthened.
The club has four or five men it VIII
probably release as it now includes on
the season with it before.
THE club will miss Bergen behind
the bat. He was a great catcher, but
far from the equal of that king of back
stops, Charley Bennett. Boston play
ers have accepted the fact that Bergen
must have gone insane before he killed
his family and committed suicide. OF
course, my own relations on the dia-
mond were necessarily the most init
mate with him of any member of the
nine. He handled my delivery in most
of the games. Yet can recall no sure
sign of insanity as now look over his
work of last season. We had a few
mistakes in signals. We crossed words
but once during the entire four seasons
we were together. That was last fall in
the Brooklyn series. Bergen gave me
the signal for a ball and 1 pitched it.
The ball went to the backstop, scoring
two runs. Bergen accused me of pitch
ing a different ball from what he called
for. I said:
You're wrong, Martin
Il spoke rather roughly, but not an
other word ever passed us about the
matter. In the final series with Phil
adelphia last fall an incident occurred
which aroused my temper. With two
out and two Quakers on bases 1 struck
out Delehanty. Bergen had a passed
ball and walked leisurely after it, al
lowing both men to score. The play
cost us the game, as the final score
was to 1. It was hard work saying
nothing to Bergen then, but 1 let the
matter pass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
McGovern NAV Fight Hogan.

New York, March 23.-Sam Harris in
reply to the challenge issued by Tommy
Hogan has this to say: In my opinion
McGovern can defeat Hogan, but
would not let him fight at 1876 pounds
Once Terry went out of his class he
would have all of the lightweights after
him However, if Hogan is so anxious
for match 1 will let Terry meet him
at 122 pounds, weigh in at o'clock or
at 124 at the ringside. Furthermore,
will bet anywhere from 500 to $4,000
that McGovern can defeat Hogan
AS Lou Houseman has written from
Chicago to Hogan's manager, saying
that he will give so per cent. of the
gross receipts if the bout is taken to his
club, the chances are that these men
will be brought together.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
LOUD BILL DEFEATED.
Its Author Says He Has Abandoned
the Fight.

Washington, March 23.-After a spiri-
ted discussion extending over three
days the Loud bill relating to second
class mail matter was recommitted by
the house to the committee on post
offices. The majority in favor of the
motion to recommit was so decisive
that it is regarded as unlikely that the
measure will appear again during the
present congress- Mr.. Loud said after
the vote was announced that was the
third time and out, so far as he was
concerned. The vote on the motion was
148 to SO, with 16 present and not vot-
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
Gilbert and Elliott to Shoot

Kansas City, March 23-Fred Gilbert,
the crack wing shot of Clear Lake, Ia,
is after some of the trophies now held
by j. A r. Elliott of Kansas City. The
two will take part in the Grand Ameri-
can handicap, but before that event will
hold a contest for the Dupont trophy
at Dexter park, Long Island, and will
leave Chicago Saturday morning for the
purpose. After the Grand American
handicap and before April 30 Gilbert
will shoot Elliott for the ST. Louis Re
public cup On April 80 the two will
hold a live bird match for 500 a side,
100 birds per man, loser to pay for the
birds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
NEARING THE END.
Detail Work of the State House Al
most Completed.

When the executive council completes
the expenditure of $4,000 on improve
ments which are now being planned by
the state house architect for the capitol
building much of the detail work in
completing the capitol will have been
completed.
The work will be in such shape that it
is believed by the state officers that lit
tie difficulty will be experienced in Sc
curing from the next legislature suffi-
cient appropriations to complete the
cave of the winds which exists on the
basement floor.
The unsightly corners on this one of
the principal floors need attention and
it is the hope of the administration to
arrange for their completion next sum
mer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
East Bicycle Mile.

New Orleans. La, March &c. S.
Boiling, the Providence, r. L, cyclist,
who six weeks ago entered the profess
sional lists, today established a new
road record for a mile. He was paced
by a gasoline motor tandem, and the
official time for the distance was 1:12 rs.
The previous record was 1:16% and was
held by Joe Downey of Boston. The ride
today was over a measured distance
and West End. Both distance and time
are certified to by officers of the South
ern Cycling association. The pace
makers were S. T. Burrows, of Provi-
dence, and H. ]. Benedict, a local rider.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
Delagoa Raj lroad Award.

New York, March ga special to the
Herald from Washington says: Secre-
tary Hay has been advised by counsel
for the claimants in the Delegoa Bay
railroad arbitration proceedings that
the award of the arbitrators will be an
nounced in the course of the next few
days. The dispatch came from Berne.
There is no doubt that the award is IA
Vorable to the claimants
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
Reds outaeld seleoted.

New Orleans. La, March 23-It is a
safe bet that Smith. Mcbride and Bar
rett will be the Reds outfieIders when
the season opens. Smith will be played
in left, Mcbride in center and Barrett
in right, while Crawford will be used
for utility purposes. This position is
given Crawford, not because he is not
capable of filing a regular position. but
it is believed that he will not go back
by sitting on the bench, as would either
Smith or Mcbride, both of whom are
much Older players. Mcbride has shown
more ginger and aggressiveness this
spring than he has at any time since he
Joined the team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
BASEBALL AT K. U.
Gear Runs Down and Takes a Look
at Candidates.

Lawrence, Kas.. March 23.-Dale Gear
was down from Kansas City to coach
the university baseball team for the
first time yesterday. He was much
pleased with the boys work and
thought there was plenty of good ma
terial out of which to make q good
team.
The following will probably make up
the team: Moore, catcher; Alpin, Hail.
Stanley and Maltly, pitchers; Freebert
and Tucker. first base; Housh, second
base; Parent, third base; Porman,
shortstop; Maltly, Owens and Barnett,
fielderS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
Sues Modern Woodmen.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. March 23-F. S.
Carlisle, of Louverne, has sued the Mod
ern Woodmen of America in the federal
court here for injuries received during
his initiation He says he was told to
stoop over and pick up mallet. When
in that position he was struck a terrific
blow on the hip joint with some instru-
ment Of wood which had been so ar
ranged that a charge of powder or dyn-
anite was exploded on the instrument
against him. whereby he was seriously
ir1i hired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
YorIs. Coz a large price. which vas pri-

York, for a large price. which was pri-
vate.
The horse has been trained since a
burg. He was shipped tonight, and will
be sent to England for racing this sea-
son.
J. l. Tarlton has sold to Roy Miller,
of Selma, Ala, the fast trotter Mary D.,
by Cheyenne. 2:095z. This mare has
done mile IN 2:131s and a quarter in
0:31. The price was about 5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-23
MISS oAKLEYs KEEN EYE.
Kills Straight and Finishes First in
Two Events.

Hampstead, N. Y, March 23.-The
rev park of the Interstate association
at Queens, L. L, was informally opened
today by the Brooklyn Gun club, which
is holding it's annual shoot at the I'M
finished traps. The birds were a slow
lot, but the snow on the ground made
it difficult to see them.
Miss Annie Oakley entered two of the
four handicap events, and killed twenty
cut of twenty-five birds. In the second
event, a seven bird handicap, she made
straight kills.