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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25
WHAT'S IN A CORN STALK.
1t Can Be Turned Into smokeiess
 Powder, Dynamite. Etc.


 An immense cellulose plant is near ing completion in Linden, Ind, and when It is in operation Indian corn pith, for ages considered worthless, will be put on the market as a pretec- tion for battleships of all nations, as smokeless powder, dynamite and other high explosives, as fine art paper, as yarnish, kodak films, car-box packing. filler, waterproof cloth, linoleum, imi- tation silk, patent leather finish, face powder silicate packing, and a hun dred more as novel and varied forms of which the farmer, who has been throwing stalks away as waste, never dreamed. The outer lining-that part which incloses the pith-will be made into flour as an adultel ant, as a cattle feed, chicken fattener anG an egg producer. Part of it will be made up into candy, some of it into eoloring dyes, and still other parts of it will become part of far more novel pro- eesses. It will add thousands of dol- lars to the crop receipts of Indiana far mers, will consume only that which has been waste, and will furnish em- ployment for skilled workers. The an- nual average corn area of the United States is not far from 80,000,000 acres. Each acre yields on an average about 4,000 pounds of corn stalks, or a total of 60,000,000 tons. Of this weight 85 per cent, or 136, 100000 tons, has value as feed, but not over ten per cent of it is actually fed. The other fifteen per cent of the total weight, or 24,000, 900 tons, is the pith. of the stalk, which has been total waste, or even worse. This Indiana concern has a process which makes it possible for them to pay s a ton for the stalks, and pro- duce a raw material which is worth seventeen cents a poGnd, or $340 a ton. It is figured that if every ton ot stalks in the United States could be so handled it would increase the value Of saeh crop s48o. 100000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25
cAmrHoR GROWING INFLoRlDA
Much of the Gum in the States Comes
 From the Everglades.

Much of the Gum in the States Comes
 From the Everglades.
 Florida is in fair way to become the rival in camphor production of China, Japan and Formosa. Hereto fore the world has derived it's supplies of that gum from the countries named, but of the vast camphor forests that once existed in these regions but small portion remains. This is the direct result of the wanton waste in the process practieed for obtaining the gum from the tree. Camphor is usual ly obtained by boiling the chips of the wood and roots and bark in great ket, ties with water and condensing the vo- iatilized gum on rushes suspended over the kettles. In this process the entire tree is cut down and even the roots dug up, but in Florida it was found that the gum could be commercially pro- duced from the leaves and twigs, sev- enty-seven pounds of which yield one pound of gum. Hence the bearing tree need not be disturbed or injured in any way, as the foliage 1t bears is very dense and may be thinned down one- half without scarcely being noticed. The tree, besides, bears a very great amount of pruning without injury. It Is an evergreen, and makes three growths year-in April. June and Oc- tober. The tree removes nothing from the soil, the gum being formed entire ly from the gases of the atmosphere, and hence the leaves, when deprived of their eamphor and returned to the soil, constantly enrich the soil, which in time requires no fertili2ing what ever. Aside from it's commercial uses the camphor tree Is one of the most ornamental ever cultivated, its beauti- ful shape being eaualed by the arbor- vitae. only. It's lower branches lie on the ground. while the top forms per feet cone. The flowers are small, but exceedingly pretty, while the leaves are of beautiful pale, glossy green color.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25
WHAT AsToNtsHEDTHE SCOUT
ostriehes in South Africa Are often
 Exceedingly Familiar.

The war in South Africa is produc- tive of the greatest curiosities that have ever come under the notice of the British soldiers. One of the latest re- ports from the scene states that the simpie-minded British soldiers have mistaken troops of ostriches for bands of Beers and bands of Boers for troops of ostriches. In some cases the os- triches have made friends with the soldiers. One of the best known cor respondents at the front, who was with General Methuen at the Modder river, reports this remarkable incl dent: While I ranged the valley or plain with my glasses something slip ped and tumbled heavily over the loose stones behind me. I turned, thinking to dodge or help stumbling man and found myself staring into the great brown eyes of an ostrich six feet tall and with legs almost as thick as and longer than my own. He came Up here some days ago said a soldier
 and he always stays here now. We feed him and fool with him, and he seems very happy The ostrich stalked past me and took position between the major and the captain, where after appearing to observe that they were very busy scanning the landscape, he, too, stared at the plain and remained erect and watehful, the highest type of sentry in appearance. He malTed this fine effect for just a moment by seizing and swallowing box of safety matches. After that he continued his sentry duty with satisfaction in his eyes" The ostrich is a great figure in public life in South Africa. He is a source of wealth and often a friend and companion. He Is a valuable sub- stitute for watch dog. He can kick horse to death and is, therefore, very formidable to br lars. He eats with relish things that would poison the strongest goat that ever lived-New York Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25
Caring for Immigrants.

A government roof garden, 175x15o feet, will be made on top of the inn migration building on Ellis island, N. Y. The army of immigrants detained on the island in summer will enjoy the salt air and panoramic view of the city and sea. A large playground for immigrant children will also be pro- vided.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25
New Chinese Railway.

A section of the Chinese Eastern railway from Nikolsk to tue Manchu- rian frontier. distance of ninety -one versts, has been opened for regular traffic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25
Cured of stammerlng.

A very important operation was late ly reported to the French Academic ds Medicine by Prof. Jonnesco (of Bu. eAarestl, who asserts that he has com. pletely cuYed a boy Of thirteen of a confirmed stammer by eranietomy. His theory is that the cause Of the impedi ment is often a fattening of the left side of the head, which prevents the proper development of the skull, and consequently a compression of the brain at the very place where Broca thought that he could 1ocalize the fac ulty of speech. He therefore cut away such portion of the tissues as appeared sa confine at that part the dura mater a,ta found the experiment completely successful. One wonders whether this. too. was known to neolithic man. Many neoIithic skulls have been found from which small circular piece of the bone has been removed, evidently dur ing life; and it has also puzzled an- thropologists to assign cause for this primitive kind of trephining. But il we assume it was done to cure stam- mering all difficulty would vanish
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-25

that you can not have pretty home because you haven't lots of money. You must not judge this store by the prices others charge. Don't think you must pay high prices to get the best. Iii sn't always necessary. It isn't at all here just at present. We have lots of home-brightness for some ore.
 BLUFF CITY
 FURNITURE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
MAYORALTY RACE
NARROWING DOWN.
One Candidate Quit Racecourse Yes
terday.
OTHERS ARE STILL sPRINTING
Alderman Watts Retired From Race
and Not a Candidate for ANY Of
fee. Others Will Stay in The Fight
to The Finish, Probably.

And now the mayoralty race has mar
rowed down to three candidates.
Alderman Watts, who with Messrs.
Fielder, Clarke and Wallis aspired to
the mayoralty, quit the race yesterday
and, according to his statement, will
not be candidate for any other Office
during this campaign.
This leaves the field to the other
three aspirants and all of them will
probably be in to the finish, despite
strenuous efforts made to get one OF
the others to come down too.
All are well supported and equally
confident of success at the polls.
It was rumored yes' day that two
certain gentlemen might offer for the
city clerkship in opposition to Clerk
III. s. DAVIS. but when asked in regard
thereto, both declared the report with.
out any foundation.
{ Jerk Davis has a clear field, there.
fore. and will scarcely have opposition
now from any source.
The aldermanlc race is now q four
cornered affair, but there will be other
entries. One or two new announce.
ments appear this morning, and by
Sunday it is expected that the track
will be full one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
COTTON IS STILL
GOING UP HIGHER.
Market Jumped Twenty-Five Points
Yesterday.
NINE AND A HALF CENTS HERE
Market Is Very Firm at an Advance
of Twenty Two Points For the Day
Looks Like Ten Cents Again-Re-
serve Stock Being Marketed.

The cotton market fairly bumped it
self yesterday in an advance of twenty
two points over closing figures of the
day previous, January contracts ad-
vancing from 9. 81 to 9.53 within a day.
The general firmness gives hope of a
still further advance, and no one would
be surprised to see ten cents paid for
cotton in Americus within a week.
The present advance is bringing to
market the little cotton held back in
the country, and much of this is being
sold at 81 cents or better. Yesterdays
receipts here were better than usual,
but in few days all this reserve cot
ton will be marketed and then the jig
will be up so FAR as Sumter's farmers
are concerned. However, they will
reap the benefit of the present scale of
high prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
THE POPULATION OF AMERICUs
Figures at Last Given Out By Gen.
sus Bureau,

According to the census count OF
1900. published yesterday by the Cen
sus Bureau, the population of Ameri-
Gus is 1874, while that of Sumter coun-
ty is 26,212, both showing handsome
increase within the decade.
And now the much discussed subject
is finally disposed of.
While it was believed that our fig
ures would go little nearer the 8, zoo
mark, possibly to 7 $50, the showing is
not bad one.
Many here believe there are 5000
people in Americas, and that very
careful count will reveal that number.
The census enumerators did the best
they could, though probably missing a
number of persons.
| In 1890 our population was 6,400 and
the increase during the ten years is
1874, which is not a bad showing by
any means.
Many cities OF like importance did
not do even that we'll.
Americus ranks well up in the Sec
oud tier of Georgia cities, coming
third in the list with Athens, Bruins
wick, AmerIcus, Rome and Griffin.
Several towns heretofore claiming
rank with Americus are distanced.
Some of the other towns show up
with population as follows:
Albany 4,6O6; Athens 10, 245; Bruins
wick OS1; Columbus 1854; Cordele
3,4J7; Cuthbert 2,641; Dawson 1895;
Fort Valley 2.O22; Griffin 6,S57; Haw-
kinsville 2.1O3; Rome 1891; Thomas
vile $500; Valdosta 5,613; WaVcross
5,919.
The Third district shows a popula-
ton of 1877, 1854 Dooly leads with 26,
SGT and Sumter is second with 26, 212.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

To accommodate those who are par
tial to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for ca
tarrhal troubles, the proprietors pre-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price
including the spraying tube is rs cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid en-
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to a natural and healthy
character. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
st, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Ladies' TailOr-Made Suits.

The popularity of this department grows daily W.
have been encouraged by the magnificent patronage we have
had here which has been beyond sagulne exp
tons Quantities which bought expecting last the
have long been exhausted and many as Eve
orders have been made During the past Weel
have received magnificent lot Blacks Casters Browns
and Navy Blues and prepared to fit you In almost
any cloth make up you might desire, either in blouse
carried Jackets, Capes Furs in immense variety
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Cold Steel or Death.

'There is but one small chance to
save you life and that is through an
operation, was tho awful prospect set
before Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of frig htful case of stom-
ach trouble and yellow jaundice. He
didn't count on the marvellous powers
Liver troubles, but she heard of it,
took seven bottles, was wholly cured,
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever. It's
positively guaranteed to cure Stomach
Liver and Kidney troubles and never
disappoints. Price soc at E. j. Ed
ridge drugs store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
We Have Talked

much and favoratly of our read Mems cob
that would that have exhausted the subject h
the skaud genius OF wholesale taors IS inexhausab
and develops each season and desirable weave
That their products slowly and surely pushing t
measure tailor OFT OF the business and q
clothes bearing our label increasing numbers dalv
every convert procaim1ng his satisfacton
Mems Good Suits, S. ST. and So
Mems fine tailored suits in a large variety of STYLES
S12 90. SIS S17. go and SIS. '9
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
A MARRIAGE OF INTEREST HERE
Will Be That of Miss Fields and Mr..
Cumming.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Thomas Phil
pot announce the engagement of their
sister, Miss Annis Fields, and Mr.. Will
liam James A. Cumming, the mar
riage taking place on Wednesday
morning, December 4th, at the Pres
byterian church in Albany. Miss
Fields is sister of Mr.. George FL.
Fields, of Americus, and during FREE
quent visits here made many sincere
friends to whom the announcement of
her approaching marriage will be of
much interest. Mr.. and Mrs. Gum
ming will be at home after December
10th, at Hampton, Virginia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Piles Cured,

By using Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
has made q radical cure for me. / suf
fered severely from bleeding piles seven
teen years, and although 1 tried every
well recommended remedy, failed to re-
ceive any relief other than the most
temporary. Finally 1 commenced the
use of your medicine, and very short
course of treatment with it has cured
me. S. LEHMAN, Memphis, Tenn.
Price so cents. For sale by Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

Spencer G. Pryor, Aged 80 Years Died
Wednesday.

Relatives and friends in Americas
were appraised yesterday of the death
of Mr.. Spencer G.. Pryor, which oc-
Cured the night previous at his home
near Leslie. Mr.. Pryor was more than
eighty years old, and was one of the
pioneer residents of Sumter county.
He had long been in rather feeble
health and his death, while rather
sudden, was not unexpected. He was
an honest man, and respected and low
ed by all. The funeral yesterday was
largely attended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
NEGRO KILLS A LARGE EAGLE
Immense Bird is Slain With Stick in
Americas.

The first and only wild eagle ever
seen in this city or vicinity was killed
yesterday at the home of Alderman Fl.
@. Mitchell on McGarrah street. Ben
Aaron, a negro employed by Mr..
Mitchell, saw the great bird swoop
down upon chicken. He threw a
club at it, breaking the eagles wing,
after which he dispatched it. The eagle
was an immense fellow, measuring
nearly eight feet from tip to tip OF
wing, and stood erect nearly three feet.
It was the regular American Eagle
and hundreds who saw it wondered
how the bird came here. City Mar
shall Feagin will have it mounted and
kept at the city hall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Shoes.

This change in the weather makes shoe buying an alb
solute necessity Children not very we'll go barefooted
any longer Your Oxfords and lowcut shoes will have to
be laid aside
Everything in Children shoes from SOC per pair upwards
Everything in Women's shoes from 81 per pair upwards
Everything Mems shoes from 81 per pair and upwards
Bear in mind sole agents for Zeigers Ladies
and Chldren's shoes, Hanan's Mems Shoes and Cros
sett's Mems Shoes which recognized three of the
strongest lines in America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Female Weakness Cured.

was troubled with severe female
weakness for over six months. I was
treated by six very prominent physicians
without any marked benefit Ny last
doctor was skilled specialist, and ne told
me the only hope lay in an operation
| heard of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure,
and after using it for one month / find
myself cured, and even the doctor who
last treated me nowprOnounces me we'll.
MRS. ], r FAvER, Atlanta, Ga
Price so cents. For sale by Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thousands
who think themselves i'll, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is
to bring comfort home to their hearts,
as costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying it's victims, is type OF
Constipation. The power of this muir.
derous malady if felt on orgops and
nerves and muscles and brain. There's
no health till it's overcome. But DIR.
Kings New Life Pills are a safe and
certain cure. Beat in the world for
stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
Only 25 cents at E. J. Eldridge's drug
tore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
BOUGHT THE GREEN PROPERTY.
Desirable Home on Brown Street Sold
Yesterday.

DIR. s. e.. Mckee purchased yester-
day the T. s. Green residence on
Brown street, paying nearly $1,000
therefor. It is qaite desirable piece
of property, and as soon as the pur-
chase was made known DR.. Mckee had
four applications from parties desiring
to lease it. He will greatly improve
his purchase and make the house one
of the most desirable on that street,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
HeaLaen From the

zfo,<caAoe,;,,1 From the domestic
and Linen stocks, we
Opec[aLS. choose these for you
You'll fiud them all that can be desired
for worth. They're lower priced, too,
than usual.
All Linen Huck Towels, size 1sxS6, at 1Oc
each.
Extra size, surer fine Crochet quilts, 75c
each.
Pepperill Blaeached Pillow Cases, 45x36
inch, ready for use, 10c each.
1O4 Pepperill Bfeached Sheets, hand torn
and hemmed, at 55c each.
~ Inch Fine Linen Damask with Napkins
to match, Coo yard.
~ Inch Full Bleached Satin Damask, with
or without the napkins to match, 75C yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
CARD FROM CAPT. H. D. WAITE
Withdraws From the Race For the
MayoraltY.

To the voters of Americus:
I hereby withdraw from the contest
for mayor of the city, and in taking
this step feel that am serving my
own interest and that OF Americas.
take this occasion to express my sim
cere thanks to my friends for their kind
consideration. 81. D. WATTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

Eternal Vigilance is
The Price of Success

NOTHING pays better business than eternal
watchfulness 1t pays and in paying it's
bound to Never there any known when
your buying chances better than right Manu-
tacturers and their agents anxious to SELL
SELL, or take enormous losses later We're ALWAYS
the lookout for the BEST and buy where be bad the
cheapest. Then pass it right along to you small
margin OF profit AID thus you share the benefit of vigil
lance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

Many people worry because they be-
lieve they have heart disease. The
chances are that their hearts are all
right but their stomachs are unable to
digest food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di-
gests what You eat and prevents the
formation of gas which makes the stom-
ach press against the heart. It will cure
every form of indigestion. w. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
LOCKETT A CANDIDATE
He Enters the Race For Office of
Alderman.

In the column of announcements to-
day appears that of Mr.. Eugene A..
Lockett, who will make the race for
alderman. Mr.. Lockett was born and
reared in Americas, all his interests
are here, and he is thoroughly identi-
fed with the town. A popular, ener-
getic and enterprising young man, he
will get strong support for the Office
he seeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
CLOTHING, UNDERWEAR,
SHOE AND WRAP WEATHER
For Men, Women and Children.

The change IN the weather makes it absolutely nAoo
say that You deter longer the purchase of the above
ed items Ne are fter prepared to serve your wants
these lines than any other store IN these parts Nv
make it to interest in every way do your trad
with You enabled to get here larger variety to q
ect om liberal treatment and lower prices for rstcass
liable merchandise than to be had elsewhere
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

J. W. Bryan, of Lowder, ILL.,. writes
my little boy was very low with pneu'
monia. Unknown to the doctor we
gave him Folev's Honey and Tar. The
result was magical and puzzled the doc
tor, as it Immediately stopped the rack
ing cough and he quickly recovered. !"
Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

Tenderness or aching in the small Of
the back is a serious symptom. The
kidneys are suffering. Take PRIcKLY
ASH BITTERs at once. It is a reliable
kidney remedy and system regulator
and will cure the trouble before it de-
velops its dangerous stage. DR.. E. J.
EIdridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
LUSCIOUS FRUIT Is PLENTIFUL.
Beautiful Persimmons of Japanese
Variety.

Mr.. W. M. Jones brought down yes
terday a cluster of Japanese persim.
mons taken from tree in his garden
that was indeed beautiful. The twig
held ten persimmons, each as large as
q Florida orange and quite as luscious.
Mr.. Jones has several of these trees
and all are filled with this delicious,
golden fruit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Blankets Eher' no Iao
and Com/013abLeS no style or fash


about Blankets !;
and Com/0rRabLes no style or fash
ion in their make
Weedea Tow. up. You buy
blankets for comfort and durability
just the plain honest value in them.
Try these:
Our 1914 ''White Fern" pure California
wool of fine quality, with pink, blue, lilac or
red borders, with silk binding, excellent val
ne. Only $3.50 pair,
Our ia Golden Gate" pure lambs wool of
exquisite quality with beautiful borders OF
pale biue, pink, lemon or cerise, with silk
binding, superb value and only $500 pair.
Satt Silk and Chinese Sflkaiine Comforts,
full size, these, and OF beautiful designs
They look like our Florenttne Silk, Swans
Down Comfortables at Sla co; they feel like
them too, and the price of each is only $3.50.
DAMAGED BLANKET SALE Have 40
pairs, which we fool1shly ''salted down" last
season instead of selling al loss. 2 hey are
fine goods too, and will come out of the laun-
dry white as snow" We cut the price in
half now to avoid ''camphor" later on;
The $500 Blankets at g 90 pair.
The 1900 Blankets at S150 pair,
The 800 Blankets at 81. 60 p1ir.
The S1.0O Blankets at SOC pair.