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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
CLOSING OUT ENTIRE STOCK.
E. D. Sheffield Co. to Sell Their Stock
Immediately.

Having accepted position with the
Bank of Commerce, made vacant by
the resignation of Mr.. Lott Warren, /
am compelled to close ont the entire
stock of goods of the e, d. Sheffield
Co. at once so that I may enter into
my bank position by Jan. 1st. In
order to accomplish this realize that
we must sacrifice the goods to get rid
of them in so short time. This we
will do. We all know that merchant
who is in business to stay must charge
a reasonable profit on his goods or Ill
timately fail. Ipropose to sell out our
cost, and much less than any merchant
can afford. 1t will pay you to buy
now at least years supply. You will
not have such an opportunity again
soon, Come and see us right away be-
fore the stock is badly broken. At
present our stock of shoes and cloth
ing is complete, and quality second to
none in this city. While our dry
goods stock is small there vet
many fine pieces of goods to be dis
posed of. We.will sell the entire stock
in lump or in lots, at retail, or, in
fact, any way to suit the buyer. Re-
member, this is your chance now to
get what you want for this stock must
be sold right away. Very respectful
ly, E. d. SHEFFIELD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
BLOOD POISON CURED BY B. B. B
Bottle Free to Sufferers.

Deep.seated, obstinate cases, the kind
that have resisted doctors, hot springs
and patent medicine treatment, quickly
yield to B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm) /,
thoroughly tested for 80 years. Have
you mucuous patches in the mouth ?
Sore throat? Eruptions? Eating sores?
Bone Pains? Itching Skin? Swollen
Glands? Stiff Joints? Copper Colored
Spots? Chancres? liberation on the
body? Hair and eyebrows fall out? Is
the skin a mass of boils, pimples and
ulcers? Then this wonderful b. b b.
specific will completely change the
whole body into clean, perfect condi-
ton, free from eruptions, and skin
smooth with the glow of perfect health.
B. B. B drains the poison out of the
system SO the symptoms cannot return.
At the same time b. b. B. builds up
the broken down constitution and i'm
proves the digestion. So sufferers may
test B. B. B. trial bottle will be given
away free of charge.
B. B. b. for sale by druggists at 81
per large bottle, or large bottle s(full
treatment) So. Complete directions
with each bottle. For trial bottle, ad.
dress Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, GA.
Describe trouble, and free medical ad-
vice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Honesty is a policy on which anyone
can afford to pay premisum.

Among the tens of thousands who
have used Chalnberlain's Cough Rene
dY for COLDS and la grippe during the
past few years to our knowledge, not a
single case has resulted in pneumonia,
Thos. Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash ave-
nue., Chicago. one of the most promi.
uent reatil druggists in that city, in
speaking of this, says: "We recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for la grippe in many cases, as it not
only gives prompt and complete recov-
cry, but also counteracts any tendency
of la grippe to result in pneumonia. :"
For sale by John r. Hudson. Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

our Xmas shipment of Huyler's in
Isncy basket will arrive about the goth.
Hudson's Drug Store.
Everybody in Americas and for TWEEN
ty miles around is talking carnival. and
thousands of visitors will throng our
streets next week.
The flying jenny whirled merrilv YES
terday, and the nimble nickle of the
small boy and the colored brother was
given up unstintingly.
Very little cotton was brought in
Vesterday-52 bales sand the bulk of
this was soon converted into Christ
mas trix for the little ones at home.
Americas grocers are sIong" on fruit
for the Christmas trade. Every store
is blockaded with big boxes and barrels
of oranges, apples, bananas and other
such fruits.
1t is said that benefit performance
for the Americas Cornet Band ia being
arranged and will take place at the
theatre Friday night, the best local
talent assisting.
The next attraction at the opera
house is Other Peoples Money" a
high class comedy which comes next
Monday night, Christmas eve, and is
SAID to be very fine play,
If you have any old clothes you will
give the poor and needy, send them to
the residence of Mrs. E. A, Hawkins
todayor tomorrow, where committee
of ladies will receive them,
The public schools of the city will
close this week for the holiday season
In some Of the grades beautiful and
very interesting Christmas exercises
will be rendered by the pupils,
The carnival management on yester-
day booked Rice's big New York pony
and dog show as carnival attraction,
and others will be added daily until the
big fair opers Monday morning.
What are the merchants going to do
about decorating their store fronts for
carnival week ? The time is short, and
every store in the city should be de-
corated in the carnival colors.
Rtnce Hall viii not b here at the
cirniYai. Rance pleaded guilty to
lavcoDyr from, tho bouea b,Foro 4, To-
@. R. Crisp Yesterday, aud will still be
in the chaingang when the May roses
bloom
The streets presented Gnite a holiday
appearance yesterday. They were all
thronged with Christmas shoppers, and
merchants in all lines reaped harvest.
And there are two more such weeks
ahead
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Two MuRpERERs LYNcHEn
Mob Avenges the Death of Simons al
Rockport. Ind.


RocKPoRT. Ind, Dec 17.-As H. S.
Simons, barber. was going home from
work Saturday night he was attacked by
two negroes, who dubbed his brains out
with an iron bar A farmer who was
near the scene was also attacked by the
assassin, but escaped and gave the
alarm. Suspicion pointed TO Bud Row.
land and Jim Henderson, negroes, the
latter having worked for the murdered
man. They were arrested and lodged in
Jail. Sunday morning a dog was placed
on the trail of the murderers and after
following the trail for some time led the
posse to the bed occupied by Rowland.
Securing ropes, sledgehammers, etc.,
and gaining in numbers as it went, the
now bowling mob repaired TO the jail
The sheriff and. two deputies at
tempted TO protect the prisoners, but
We're disarmed and locked III a room.
The sheriff refused to give up the keys,
and telegraph pole was secured and
the side wall of the Jail battered in.
The door TO Rowland 5 cell was broken
down with sledges. a moose adjusted.
The negro was carried to the Jail yard,
where he made a confession, implicat.
ing Jim Henderson and another negro.
He was then swung up and his body
riddled
Returning to the Jail Henderson s cell
door was broken down. He was then
taken to the jail yard and hung beside
Rowland
The mob then went in search of the
other negro, who was a hotel porter.
He took refuge on the roof, and before
he could be captured the manager had
established his innocence.
Walter Evans, who attempted to save
Simons' life, and who afterward as
sisted i'll the removingo of the dead mans
remains TO his home, was greatly af-
fected and almost suffered nervous col.
lapse. He witnessed the lynching of
the murderers and is now raving ma
Mac
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
j. GORDON GREY TEsTlFlEs
He Appears Before the Industrial
Commission at PhiladeIphia.

He Appears Before the Industrial
Commission at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 17.-The indus.
trial commission began a special session
at the Manufacturers club here today
and representatives of all the important
industries in Pennsylvania have been
invited to appear.
The first witness was J. Gordon Grey,
secretary of the Manufacturers club
and head of the firm of Queen & Co.,
manufacturers.
He said that during the past four years
the conditions had improved. He as
serted that despite the prosperity Of the
country the manufacturers had not par
ticipated in it to any extent He gave
as a reason for this the increased price
of raw material which he saidsprevented
a prOportionate increase IN profit with
the increase of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Q "A . TO n "a.
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at INAzzzz3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Prev ented q Tragedy.

Timely Information given Mrs. Geo.
Los 6, of New STaitssille, Quo, pre-
vented a dreadful tragedy and saved two
lives. a frightful cough had long kept
her awake every night She had tried
ma y remedies aad doctors but steadily
grew woroe until urged to try DR. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle wholly cur
ed her, and she writes this marvellous
medicine also cured Mr.. Long of a severe
attack of Pneumonia. Such cures are
positive proof Of the matchless merit of
this grand remedy for curing all threat,
chest and lung troubles. Only SOC and
81 GO. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at E. J. Eldridge, drugstore
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

The streets presented Gaite holiday
appearance yesterday. They were all
thronged With Christmas shoppers, and
merchants in all lines reaped a harvest.
And there are two more such weeks
ahead
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Spot cotton quiet; middling upland
1919; middling gulf, 1920.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
How To Cure Cronn.

Mr.. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. Y, says: " Cham
berIain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine have ever used. It is a fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure.' When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed, il will
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind and a bottle of the
Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by John R. Hudson.
DodsOn's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
ANOTHER EXCITING DAY
Nearly All Leading Stocks Dealt In.
Heavy Transactions Recorded.

Nearly All Leading Stocks Dealt In.
Heavy Transactions Recorded.
New YORK, Dec 17.-The stock mar
ket showed all the signs of an excited
and rampant bull speculation again to-
day. This has become so familiar a
state of affairs in the last six weeks as
to deprive it of much of its novelty and
consequently Of it's interest as a mere
spectacle. Every preparation had been
made to meet a sweeping outside de-
mand for stocks.
Practically all of the leading stocks
were dealt in, individual transactions
running up to blocks of 1000 and 5000
shares. Blocks of 1000 shares seem to
be the rule rather than the exception.
The scene on the floor of the exchange
was apparently one of wild disorder,
but was in reality one of the highest
and most complex organization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
A.MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUBURB.
Tales of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of New
That Transpired Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.

Our Xmas shipment of Huyler's in
lancY basket will arrive about the goth.
Hudson's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

TO accommodate those who are par
tial to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprietors pre-
pare Cream Balm in liquid form, which
will be known as Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including the spraying
tube is 70 cts. Druggists or by mail.
The liquid form embodles the medicin-
al properties of the solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by
the membrane and does not dry up the
secretions but changes them to q
natural and healthy character. Ely
Bros, Sc Warren ST., N, Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
The more checks spend-thr1ft re
ceives the faster he goes.
$1,000 WORTH OF GOOD

a. FL. Tburness of Wills Greek Coal
Co., Buffalo, O., writes: Il have been
afflicted with kidney and bladder trou
BILE for years, passing gravel or stones,
with excruciating pain. Oher medi-
cines only gave relief. After taking
Foley's Kidney Cure the result was
surprising. A few doses started the
brick dust, like fine stones, etc., and
now have no pain across my kidneys
and feel like a new man. Foley' s
Kidney Cure has done me 81, 900 worth
of good" Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamb erlain's Pain Balm and bound to
the affected parts is superior TO any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
1t trial and your are certain to be
nore than pleased with the prompt re-
lief which it aft Jrds. Pain BALM also
cures rheumatism. One application
gives relief. For sale by John r Hud
son. Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Many have lost confidence and hope
as well as health, because they thought
their kidney disease vas incurable.
FoleY's Kidney Cure is guaranteed
remedy for the discouraged I'd discon-
ISOLATE. Davenport Drug Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

When yon need soothing and heal
ing antiseptic application for any pur-
pose, use the original DeWItt's Witch
Hazel Salye. Most of them are worth.
less or liable to cause injury. The
original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
a certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts.
scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases,
w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Many of your friends, or people
whom you know of, have contracted
consumption, pneumonia or other fatal
diseases, by neglect of simple cold or
cough. Foley's Honey and Tar, q
safe, sure and pleasant cough medi-
cine, would have saved them. 1t is
guaranteed. Davenport Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
The circus proprietor is always in
tent on his business.

No one can reasonably h. re for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
to, disorders of the stomach arise,
biliousDess, headache, dyspepsia and
piles soon follow. Ii you wish to avoid
these ailments keep your bowels reg
ular by taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when required.
They are so easy to take and mild and
gentle in effect. For sale by John r.
Hudson. Dodson's Pharmacy,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
AND STILL THE MILL GRIDs ON.
Court Enters Upon Fourth Week of
Session.

At the beginning of the term it was
hoped to end this session of superior
court IN three weeks, but the fourth
week is now we'll on and promises to be
busy one. The entire session yester-
day was taken up with the case of the
Americas Grocery Go. versus w. t
Minis and L. N Hudson & Bro. claim
ants. a very considerable amount is
involved, and the case is one of i'm
portance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

If you would haye an appetite like a
bear and relish for your meals take
Ghamberlain's Stomach and LIVER Tab
let's. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and bow
els. Price. 25 cents. Samples free, at
John r. Hudson's. Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Special Offering.

A splendid little suburban farm con-
sistlng of forty-fve acres, fifteen acres
original woods. Thirty acres in high
cultivation. A beautiful cottage with
SIX rooms, with all necessary out build
ings. One and one quarter miles from
city hall. Apply to J. B. Fielder, Real
Estate Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
It Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth. of Lagrange, Ga,
suffered intensely for six months wi tina
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica SalYe
wholly cured it in ten days. For Ulcers,
Wounds, Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles it's
the best salve in the world. Cure guar
anteed. Only 25c, Sold by E. J. FL
bridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Benz. Ingerson, of Hutton, Ind. says
he had not spoken word above a whis-
per for months, and one bottle of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. Used largely by speakers and
singers. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Only the very poor man is absolutely
sure of his friends.

When the stomach is tired out it
must have a rest, but we can't live with
out food. Kodol Dyspepsia CUE "di-
gests what you eat' 80 that you can eat
all the good food you want while it is
restoring the digestive organs to health.
1t is the only preparation that digests
all kinds of food. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

The person who disturbed the congre-
CATION last Sunday by coughing, is re-
quested to call on Davenport Drug Co,
and get bottle Of FoleV's Honey and
Tar. It always gives relief. Daven-
port Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Many persons have had the expert.
ence of Mr.. Peter Sherman, of North
Strsff0rd, n. H., who says, ''For years
/ suffered torture from chronic indjges.
ton, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made a
well man of me" It digests what you
eat and is certain cure for dyspepsia
and every form of stomach trouble. 1t
gives relief at once even in the worst
cases, and can't help but do you good.
W, A, Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Help is needed at once when per-
sons life is in danger. neglected
cough or cold may soon become serious
and should be stopped at once. One
Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst cases OF
Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
throat and lung troubles. w. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
rheumatism CURED IN "a Hours.

T. j. Blackmore. of Halter 6 Black
more, Pittburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since / procured bottle of MYE-
TIC CURE. It got me out the house
in twenty-four hours. / took my bed
with Rheumatism nine months ago and
the MYSTIC CURE is the only medi-
cine that did me hny good. l had I'VE
of the beet physi g-ans in the city, put
received very little relief from them. l
know the MYGTIC CURE to be what
it is representa- and take pleasure In
recommending RI to other poor suffer-
es. Sold by e. J. Eldridge, Druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

THE BEST sALvE IN THE WORLD
is Banner SalYe 1t is made from a
prescription by Wildly known skin
specialist and positively is the most
healing salve for piles, burns, scalds,
ulcers, running sores and all skin di-
seases. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
FIFTYMEN REPORTED KILLED
Accident at Beaver Brook Dam Near
Bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. 11.-By an
accident at Beaver Brook dam, which is
now being built by the Bridgeport Hy-
draulic company between Stratford and
Huntington, miles from hers, it is re-
ported that so men were killed and
wounded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON Dec. f7.-Spirits turpen-
tine, steady at 361a037, receipts, AZ casks.
Crude turpentine, quiet at s13o@2. so;
receipts, 20. Tar, steady at sl.40; receipts,
211.
SAVANNAH, Dec. 17.--Spirits turpentine,
firm at 80; receipts, 1853; sales, 75; ex-
ports, 81. Rosin firm and unchanged;
receipts 1881; sales, 6S9; exports. 055.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 17,-Turpentine, firm
at 81. Rosin. firm and unchanged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

U. s. Lockett & Son, and j. FL. Bry-
ant have just received carload each of
fine Kentucky mules, beauties all of
them, and prices low. See this fine
stock at Lockett's stables.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

DR.. @. j. Bishop, Agnew, Mich. says:
81 have used FoleY's Honey and Tar
in three very severe cases of pneumonia
~ith good results iu every case" Dav-
port Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

COLD and cough cures are numerous,
but the one that leads all others in
merit, is Foley's Honey and Tar,
which is in great demand these DAYS.
Davenport Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL,
Little Done Beyond The Filing Of
Reports,

The old council met in final session
last night, but beyond the fling of de-
psrtmental reports little business was
transacted. The newly elected mem
bers, Mayor Fielder and Aldermen
Glover, Fort and Cameron, will be
sworn in tomorrow night in special
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
A TUMBLE OF TWENTY POINTS
Heavy Receipts Again Depress The
Market.

The continued piling up of cotton at
the ports caused another sharp decline
yesterday, January contracts losing
twenty points from Saturdays closing
figures and standing at g. Al at the end
of TIE session. The estimates for today
are very heavy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Don't use any of the counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most of
them are worthless or liable to cause
injury. The original DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is certain cure for piles,
eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores, and
skin diseases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

White enamel and brass bedsteads
cheaper than you ever saw. Old bed
steads taken in exchange.
1w L. S. Tower.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
COLONEL woOTEN IN AMERIcUs
Says Several Companies Are Coming
to Carnival.

Col. w. E. Wooten, commanding the
Fourth Regiment, was prominent
visitor in Americas yesterday. Col
Wooten was in conference with officers
of the Light Infantry, and stated that
number of companies of the Fourth
were coming to participate in the exer-
cises of Military Day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
dainty little pills, but they never fail to
cleanse the liver, remove distractions
and invigorate the system. w. A.
Rembert-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

A beautiful collection of art goods
from Vantines, any piece of which
would make an acceptable Christmas
gift, can be seen at Fuckers. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Itch on human cured in 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails, Sold by e. J. Eldridge,
druggist, Americus. Gfa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

A cold, cough or la grippe can be
''nipped in the bud' with dose or two
of Foley's Honey and Tar. Beware
of substitutes. There is nothing so
good. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
FOk HOARsENRss.

Wise men never trust a second time
hose who have deceived them once
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

An old bachelor says that the writes
of women are mostly postscripts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

The Bread of Life is necessity
rather than luxury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

The most effective little liver pills
made are De Wits Little Early Risers.
They never grippe. w. A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Q AsToR ia.

We often see week old women and
week-old babies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Experience is the pay man gets for
making a fool of himself.