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One Mil Started In.

JOLIET, Ills, July 8. - The Illinois
Steel company has started one mill here.
About 200 men are affected.
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Some people you meet act as though
they imagined you were responsible
for the weather.
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DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON.

Spot cotton closed firm; middling up
lands. 1917; middling gulf, 1917.
2,370 bales,
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There are no better pills made than
De Wits Little Early Risers. Always
prompt and certain. w. A. Rembsrt.
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Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"MYSTIC CURE" for RHEUMA-
TISM and Neuralgia radically cures
in / to 3 days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes st once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS cents,
Sold by E. j. Eldrldge druggist
Americus. Ga 8
700.bushels best Georgia Seed Rye
for sale. My own raising. Has been
grown on same plantation for thirty
FIVE years. Write me for prices.
p. G. CLEGG, SR.,
Cordele, Ga.
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For Sale.

1-horse Studebaker wagon. Cheap
for cash. Address Pc. Box s., Amer
icus, Ga.
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If everybody got what they deserv-
ed, Vou might not be nearly SO well of
Us you are.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

Attend to trifies to-day. The more
important matters will come in due
time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

A poor baseball player and poor
match are reasonably sure to strike
ont at critical moment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10
THE LIST oF WOUNDED

Patience is the support of weakness,
impatience is the ruin of strength.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

When the small boy gets the marble
fever he stoops to conquer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

What loan some like the pawn
broker must lead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

The jolly barber is always ready to
scrape an acquaintance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

The trouble with most men is that
they have to die before they are fully
appreciated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

IL the church is to preaah the gospel
of peace it must practice it at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-10

When woman neglects her hus-
bands shirt she is no longer the wife
of his bosom.
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One Minute Cough Cure is the only
harmless remedy that produces immedi
ate results. Try it. w. A. Rembert.
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1t isn't so much that man thinks
as what he does that counts.
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AS moss gatherer the rolling joke
heads the list.
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cures the Ills peculiar 10
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If does this because IT
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HoEssEnsg else is Just as
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dangerous. TIaES great
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An investment in knowledge pays
the best interest.
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To be perfectly proportioned, a man
should weigh twenty eight pounds for
every foot of his height.
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The pleasure of voice are as poison
while the pains of virtue are ever plea
SAINT.
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The original bunko man probably
came over in the steerage.
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A favorite shortcut to wealth ap-
pears to be to go through somebody
else's pocket.
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No woman should think of marrying
until she acquires forgiying DISPOSE
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS.
Delegates Instructed Ia Noie
for President Mckinley.

Detroit, Mich, May 4. - The state
convention yesterday elected the fol-
lowing delegates at large TO THE ma
tional republican convention: Col.
Frank j. Hecker, of Detroit: Delos a.
Blodgctt, of Grand Rapids; Capt.
William T.. Parnall, of Calumet, and
William Mcpherson, Of Howell. Maj.
/. G. Wilcox, of Bay City, and Perry
Hannah, of Traverse City, were elected
presidential electors at large, and Ger
rit j. Diekma, Of Holland, was chosen
chairman Of the state central commit
tee. The platform is as follows:
1--WE. the republicans OF the state Of
Michigan, i'm convention assembled, hereby
reafiirm and renew our allegiance 10 the
time-honored principles of the republican
party
1--WE unqualihedly and unequivocally in
dorse the administration of President Nc
Kinley, and congratulate the country on
its happy and prosperous condition,
brought about a direct result OF the
application OF republican principles and
policies TO the affairs OF government; and
we congratulate the party on the prompt
and complete fullllment of its pledges.
And. be it, Resolved. further. that the
delegates chosen by this convention TO
represent us at the national convention at
Philadelphia be. and hereby are instructed
to cast the vote Of Michigan for William
Mckinley for president of the United
/ States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
IOWA DEMOCRATS.
Meet In Des Moines and Elect nation
al Decentralization silent
on 10 To Proposition.

Des Moincs, Ia, May 4. - Iowa dem
ocrats in convention here yesterday
nominated the following delegates at
large 70 the Kansas City convention:
Cato Sells. Of Ninton; Charles \. Walsh,
of Ottumwa; John s. Murphy, Of Du-
buque; George Baker Of Davenport.
The prevailing sentiment was over
vhclmingly for Bryan. and the dele
gates were instructed to vote as a unit
for him. \ synopsis of the platform
is as follows:
Opposes single gold standard and de-
nounces the action Of congress in at
tempting 20 establish II, and in retiring
the greenback currency in circulation
and in surrendering the sovereign power
of the government over the money OF the
country and the placing of this power in
the hands of banking corporations; de-
nounces trusts and demands legislation
20 relieve people from them: denounces
measure imposing tariff on Porto Rico;
condemns imperialistic policy Of the adj
ministration, and its course toward the
Philippines; extends sympathy TO the
Beers, and favors election of United
states senators by direct vote Of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
FIRST IN THE FIELD.
The United Christinn PartN N"min-
ntes Candidates for President
and vice President.

Rock Island, H., May 3.-The Unit
ed Christian party national conven-
tIon devoted the entire day to the
preparation Of platform. Rev. 5, C..
Swallow, of Harrisburg, Pa, was
nominated for president, and John G..
Woolley. of Chicago, for vice presi-
dent. Following is a synopsis Of the
platform:
II declares the time has arrived when the
eternal principles of justice. mercy and
love as cxcmplihed in the life and teach
ings Of Jesus Christ should be embodied
In the constitution of the nation ana APP
pied in concrete form to every function
OF government; deprecates immoral laws
such as require Dissertation of the Chris
tian Sabbath, authorize unscriptural mar
rage and divorce, license the manuiac-
ture and sale OF intoxicating liquors as
beverage, holding the execution OF such
laws TO be neither loyalty TO country nor
honoring to God. The platform further de-
clares for the adoption of the system or
legislation known as the initiative and REL
erendum, together with proporuondte
representation and an imperative man
date; declares for political, social ana
economic equality OF the sexes, condemns
mob violence and outrages; declares
against war, and demands arbitration or
national and international disputes; de-
clares for the immediate abolition OF the
manufacture and sale OF intoxicating
liquors as beverages: demands the enact
ment of laws prohibiting the sale of to-
bacco 10 minors; demands daily reading of
the Bible in the public schools and insutu-
lions of LEARNING controlled by the state
declares for government ownership of pub
lie utilities, and for election OF president
vice president and United States senators
oy direct vote of the people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
KILLED IN DETROIT.
Surgeon Vincent, of the Pehry Arctic
Expedition, Is Mnngled by
IA street Car.

Detroit, Mich, May 5.-Dr. Edward
Everett Vincent, who was surgeon OF
Lieut.. Peary's '93 Arctic expedition
was run over by a street car and in
stantly killed Friday. DR.. Vincent
was riding bicycle along Grand
River avenue. Endeavoring to escape
collision with buggy, he rode across
the car track His bicycle was struck
by the car fender and he was thrown
under the wheels and instantly killed.
The body was fearfully mutilated' Dr.
Vincent spent nearly ten years on the
ice fields during the party's quest for
the north pole and made some consid-
eroble contributions to science con
corning the ethnology of Arctic tribes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
BRITISH MOVING FORWARD.
The Forces Under Lord Roberts Have
Made Good Progress ON Their
Way Ia Pretoria.

London, May 4. - Lord Roberts gen
eral advance toward Pretoria is re-
ported i'm progress Brandfort has
been captured. the Beers making slight
resistance Roberts front now covers
40 miles, but the Beers are found in
strength at every point, burghers be-
hind covering transport of cattle and
supplies.
London, May 5.-The mounted in
fantry with Lord Roberts, among
which are the Canadians. have picket
ed their horses on the south bank Of
the Vet river. IS miles north of Brand
fort. The head Of Lord Roberts col
aims has thus advanced 81 miles from
Karee Siding i'm two days, or 50 miles
north Of Bloemfontein. Little powder
was spent The British work was
hard marching, the Beers retiring out
of the reach Of the British shells.
Vet LIVER, May 7.-Saturday the
British, after long march, encoun-
tered the Beers holding Vet river,
with six guns, two being Of long
range. An artillery duel ensued.
Meanwhile Gen. Hutton. after a sharp
engagement. crossed the river on the
left lust before sunset. The Beers re-
treated during the night.
London, May s. - The Beers are
everywhere retiring before the Brit
ish. except on tie Natal frontier and
at Mafeking, TO the inner circle of their
defeuses They appear determined
not TO fight until the Kroon-tad hills
are reached
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11

Friendship, Wis, May s.-Forest fires
have not been so bad in years as they
are this spring in this vicinity. The
forest south of this place is all burned
over for miles. The fire came within
one-half mile of the village Monday,
and from there south il is all burned
over for five or six miles wide and 20
miles in length. The loss to timber is
very great, some Of the land owners
losing thousands of dollars worth OF
pine and hardwood timber.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
DIRECTORS RESIGN.
SeIigman and strauss sever IheiT
Connection with the American
steel and Wire Company.

New York, May S. - At meeting Of
the board of directors Of the American
Steel and Wire company, Henry w.
Seligman and Frederick w. Strauss re
signed from the board. Subsequently
a statement was made public in which
the gentlemen resigning say that they
retire from the directory of the Amer
lean Steel and Wire company because
Mr.. John w. Gates did not at the
meeting retire from the management
of the company, as we had been given
TO understand that he would do
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Mothers Friend

is not chance remedy. Its good effects
are readily experienced by all eXpectanl
mothers who use it. Years ago il passed
the experimental stage. While it always
shortens labor and lessons the pains OF
delivery, il is also of the greatest benefit
during the earlier months of pregnancy.
Morning sickness and nervousness are
readily overcome, and the linimentrelaXes
the strained muscles, permitting them TO
expand without causing distress. Mothers
Friend gives great reCuperative power 10
the mother, and her recovery is sure and
rapid. Danger from rising and swelled
breasts is done away with completely.
Sold by druggists for 81 a bottle.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA, GA.
Send for illustrated book for eKpectant mothers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11

Springfield H., May r. Fred Gilbert,
of Spirit Lake, la. established worlds
record at the Illinois Gun club shoot
Thursday. when he killed 80 pigeons
straight at 81 yards rise in the Grand
Capital City handicap. In the shoot-off
Gilbert won purse of 500. This makes
a run of 126 live pigeons for Gilbert at
this shoot, and he has not missed yet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Urged to Disobey.

New York, May Samuel Gompers,
president Of the Federation of Labor,
addressed the striking cigarmakers in
Bohemia hall and advised them 10 dis
regard the injunction issued by Judge
Freedman which prohibits them from
picketing or attempting in any way to
deter others from taking their places.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
stntu. of Porto Rico.

St. Paul. Mimi. May 4. - United
States District Judge Lochren in this
city decided that the ratification of
the treaty of peace between the United
States and Spain made Porto Rico
American territory and subject 10 the
constitution of the United States
without any further act of congress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
The Mine Disaster.

Salt Lake City, May s.-W. g. Sharp,
superintendent of the Pleasant Valley
Coal company, has made report to the
treasurer Of the company in regard to
the mine disaster at Scofeld, in which
he says: Total killed, 1919; bodies re-
covered to date, 1875; injured, Z. OF
those in the mine. 1913 escaped alive and
uninjured. There are 1O5 widows and
go orphans"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
seven Injurc Il.

Kansas City, Mo-, May S.-Ex-Mayor
John w. Moore and six other persons
were buried beneath tons of brick and
mortar in the collapse of building at
1902 Grand avenue Monday afternoon.
IL was three-story brick structure,
situated in the business center. The
injured will recover.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Nh Minister Sent to Turkey.

Washington, May 1T is authori-
tatiyely announced that until the pend
ing issue relative to the payment of the
American indemnity claims is settled
TO the satisfaction of the state depart
lnent no United States minister will at
tend at the Turkish capital, and Mr..
Straus' leave of absence will remain as
il is now, indefinite as to duration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Death Of n Noted Dwarf.

Beloit, Wis, May s.-Paul Robinson,
a noted dwarf, died Monday, aged 20
wears. He was scarcely four feet tall,
but was a dignifed, respected and ca
pable man as farmer and broker and
was regarded wealthy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Isy nclIed.

Douglas. Ga. May Marshall Jones,
a negro, implicated in the murder of
Allen Crosby, a white man, at Gillis'
still, in Coffee county, was taken from
Jail at Douglas and lynched. The ne
gro was tied to a small pine tree and
his body riddled with bullets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
DEWEY HONORED.
citizens az II. Louis Give Him nm Ovn-
ton and n Prcsent-Nelco
to Memphis, Tenn.

St. Louis, May 5.-This city yester-
day accorded Admiral Dewey an ova-
ton. Ten thousand Sunday school
children sang patriotic songs to him
and presented him with a flag, and
the citizens gave him a punch bowl
Memphis, Tenn, May Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey were greeted by a
crowd of 1900 people upon their arriy-
al here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Tools Even the Pennies.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May burglars
entered the First national bank, of
East Brady, Pa, and dynamited the
safe, taking everything in sight, in
GLIDING pennies, amounting TO be-
tween s6 600 and $4,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Dies After Long Illness.

Detroit, Mich. May 7.-Herschel
Whitaker president of the state
fish commission, died at his home in
this city after a long illness. De-
ceased was for many years stenog-
rapher of the United States circuit
court
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Married Mt Last.

Munce, Ind, May s. - Joseph Cor
rington, aged s4, and Miss Bertha Bo-
land. aged Ga, were married in Union
township. Neither was ever married
and they have been lovers for 40 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
r,-secretary Endicott Dead.

Boston, May Z. - William Crownin-
shield Endicott, secretary of war un-
der President Cleveland's first admin
istration. died at his residence in this
city yesterday afternoon of pneu-
monia. aged 73 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Rain Helms wheat.

Springfield, H., May s.-Heavy rains
throughout central and southern Hi
nois were of great benefit to wheat
and nnstnres
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11

nuauched NV Hain.

Milwaukee. May Specials to the
Sentinel say that rain has quenched
forest fires north and west of Menomi-
nee and most of the danger is past
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Three browne ed.

Watson, Kan, May s. - Frank and
Sherman Cox, brothers, and William
whitelaw, three prominent young
married farmers, were drow1SSup pear
here, while fishing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
On n Strike.

st. Louis, May 8. - Three thousand
union employees of the st. Louis Tran
sit company, controlling all but one
street car line in the city, went on .
strike,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
House.

Washington, May ,. - The entire
dawn the house yesterday was devoted
to the consideration Of the Nicaragua
canal bill.
Washington, May 3.-In the house
yesterday a bill providing for the con-
struction Of a protected but not a
fortified Nicaragua canal was passed
by a vote of 225 to 35 and the sundry
civil appropriation bill, the most inn
portant of the general sundry bills
and the last on the list, was reported.
1t carries Sol ,5s6,715 \ bill was in
troduced for the organization of In
dian Territory under the name of JEFF
ferson.
Washington, May 4. - The free
homes" bill granting patents to bona
fide settlers on lands purchased from
Indians was passed in the house yes
terday and the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill was further considered.
Washington. May I'm the house
yesterday % Of the 1872 pages of the
sundry civil appropriation bill were
completed. President Mckinley sub
mitted his first veto. 1t was on bill
to open a part of the Navajo Indian
reservation to settlement under min
ing laws. Mr. Baker (Md) introduced
bin repeating the Chinese exclusion
laws and making the general immi-
grafton laws applicable to Chinese.
Washington. May SIN the house yes
terday bills were passed TO grant pen
sions to soldiers widows with incomes
of less than $3.50 year; increasing the
appropriation for the national guarc
from 100000 to $1,000 900; to change
the name of the steamship Paris of thu
American line to Philadelphia, and e
construct a dam across the st. JOSEPH
river in Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
Contract Invalid.

Chicago, May s. - Judge Tuthill has
declared a contract for county work
invalid because of a clause requiring
employmento of union labor exclusively.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
ALL WOMEN
AGREE.

A druggist in Macon, Ca, says: 81
have sold large quantity of Mothers
Friend, and have never known an in
stance where il has failed 10 produce the
good results claimed for il. All women
agree that il makes labor shorter and less
painful. !"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
A XIIInpe scorched.

Fruitpcrt, Mich, May Sire de-
stroyed the business section Of this
village.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
ON THE DIAMOND.
Tables Showing the standing OF the
Clubs of Leading OrGnni-
cations Up to Date.

The following tables show the stand
inc Of the clubs in the leading baseball
National League:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-05-11
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS.
The Work Being Done by Our Law
makers at Fifty-Sixth SEES
sion in Washington.
SUMMARY OF THE DAILY PROCEEDINGS.
Senate Passes the Army ReOrganizn-
ton BiII and other Important
Measures-In the House the Gree
Homes" BiII and several Appro-
priation Measures Are Passed.

Washington, May 2. - The Alaska
civil code bill was passed in the senate
yesterday and the army appropriation
bill, carrying supplies for the military
establishment of more than $114,0O0,'
600. was discussed.
Washington May 3. - 4 bill was
passed i'm the senate yesterday for the
creation Of linked memorial parks on
the battlcfclds of fredericksburg,
Charlottesville, the Wilderness and
Spottsylvauia, i'm Virginia. The army
appropriation bill was further dis
cuSsed.
Washington. May 4. The army APP
preparation bill. after a spirited de-
bate. was passed in the senate yester-
day and the naval appropriation bill
($G3I2s, G1G) was reported. Private
pension bills passed included bills to
pension Mrs Julia Mac V. Henry, wild
ow the late Gen. Guy V. Henry; Gen.
James Longstrcet. Mrs. Margaret NJ
Badger. widow of the late Commodore
Badger and Mrs. Harriet Gridley,
widow of the late Capt Gridley, of the
navy.
Washington, May 5.-The senate
yesterday passed the army reorgani-
zation bill. which practically revolu-
tonnes the present staf arrange
ments Of the army, the Notifications
appropriation BILL carrying S7,733.G2S,
and the bin to create the rank of
lieutenant general and make the adj
iutant general a major general Adj
iourned 10 Monday.
Washington. May :. - The senate
amendments 10 thea army appropriation
bill were disagreed to in the house on
Saturday and the bill was sent 10 con
/ ference. The sundry civil appropria-
ton bill was passed. The general de-
ficiency and military academy appro-
prition bills are now the only general
supply bills Enacted on by the house
Washington, May s.-Senator Teller
delivered speech in the senate yester
day in which he strongly urged the
senate TO extend its sympathy 10 The
Beers in their contest with Great Brit
ain. 4 bill was passed TO provide for
survey Of the Illinois river.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-05-26
Commissioners of Election.

Commissioners of Election.
In accordance with Act 152 of the
Acts of the General Assembly OF 1898.
approved July II. 1893. we the under
signed Supervisors of Election in and
for the parish of Grant, La.. hereby
appoint the following Commissioners
and Clerks of Election, to hold an
election on Tuesday. June Jth, 1900,
for the purpose of voting for Police
Juror for ward five, Grant parish.
La, in accordance with the procla-
nation Of Governor Murphy j. Fos-
ter, viz:
Christian Hope. Ward 5--commis-
sioners. +. s. Teddlie, j. NJ. Kees, G.
l.. Barrett: clerk. W. H. Henry.
Who will make due return accord
ing to law.
Witness our official signatures this
May 18th, 1909.
j. A. WILLIAMS,
W. w. SMITH,
S. X. LEE.
Board of Election Supervisors for
Grant Parish, La