davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
"A Sewing lachine for $9.95l

S~6 AsASSSAsSA =. rl'.57sEYSagI-
Sewing Machines, like every
thing else in the way Of mer-
.chandise, have their pride low
cred when they strike Meyers
Store. Sewing Machines with
full outfit of attachments-ail
parts can be replaced at small
cost. These machines run very
easy, but they will &Q5Q5
fly at. Q0.01
The Imperial Sewing Machine. easy
and light running. has complete set
Of attachments. s1:0J.
The Excelsior Machine, guaranteed
to do any kind of work $50 machine
will do, and will give as much wear;
with every machine comes a nickel set
Of attachments, s17.05.
The Philadelphia Singer Machine,
drophead, complete set of nickel at
tachments and fve-year guarantee.
s24.95.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
White Goods.

100 pieces Soft Finish English Long
cloth. s!.iI piece of y yards. worth
sl.5,
Very IT:ne White organdie, S:;-4c.
yard. worth lie.
s-yaIds-nide White Organdie. zoe.
yard. the SOC. kind.
59p yards Long p. ks, zoe. yard
worth Soc.
80 pieces Soft English Nainsook. L.
yards ii; piece. So inches wide. $3.50
u piece; the s. kind
Wide. all linen. &c. worth to-day 3$c.
Extra-Iinc Pure Linen Lawn, IS
inches wide ~ lie; worth soc.
4G-inchcs-wide Pure Linen Lawn.
G3c.. the 81 kind: the thing for shirt
waists.
1896 yards Extra-Fine Legees and
Corded Waists. iGc. worth up to SOC
o21 yards Fine Plaid p. KS. II 1-2c-,
worth -0c yard.
ease .D-inch Sheer India Linen,
Ste yard. real value &c yard.
1.ooa yards India Linen. 30 inches
wiGa. g sc. the lie. quality.
go yards Corded r. ks, &C. yard,
wnr;i, lQc.
90 yards India Linen. a;:-4c yard
1.c0a yards Dotted Swiss. all-size
dots II =: TO soc. yard.
case Diln!ties. plaids and stripes,
1Gc.. the Zoe. kind.
case White Cambria. G1-Sc.,
the INc. kind.
] case io-inch India Linen. I. lie.
worth &c.
Linens.
Pure Linen Bleacbed Damask. GO
inches wide. SOC. vaIre. Tor .. lie.
yard
GS-inch A,l-Linen Satin-Finished Da-
mask. SOC. yard, 81 value: Napkins to
match. s.. GoZsn.
All-Linen Double Selvedge Dinner
Napkins. cheap at Sl.25 for 81 dozen.
Pure Linen Bleached and Colored-
Bordcred Fringed Napkins. soc. Dozen.
Hemsti1ched DEmasll Towels all
Pure Linen, slightly soiled. 21c. each.
Nnin FloOr-Rcnr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Our Basement is the
Housekeeper's Delight.
Top Floor.

1O0-pfece Finely Decorated English
China Dinner Set, SIS value, for $40.
Nicely Decorated English China
Cottage Sets, containing enough
pieces for. & people. regular $3.50
value, for 81 set.
Limoges China Dinner Sets, contain
in,, 101 pieces, all in the newest shapes
and decorations, $50 value. for So.
Carlsbad China Tea Set, containing
IS pieces, forget-me-not and soH-hned
decorations, regular $3.50 VALVE, for
$40.
English China Tea Sets, Hue
mud Brown decorations, $3.50
value, for S1.0S.
Fine Decorated 2-piece Toilet Set,
s., for s:}.G9.
1o-piece Toilet Set, Violet and Gold
decorations, large rolled bowl, $3.50
value, for sl.:J.
14-quart L. II. Dresden saucepans,
CSC. value, for CSC.
3 and 3-auart Granite Cofee-Pots,
a9c. value, choice 19c. each
4-quart Heavy Tin Milk-Pans. Ice.
value, for &C.
6-ouart Granite Iron Pudding-Pans.
15c value, for 1Oc.
4-auart Convex Cooking Pots, s9c.
value, for 10c.
4-uuart Granite Rice or OATMEAL
Boilers, &c. value, 4Oc.
6-auart Granite Tea Kettles. 69c.
value, for 49c.
finch Extra : Heavy Granite
Cooking Pots, 81 value. for GSc-
2-gaIlon Granite Coffee-Boilers, 45c.
value. for :.Oc.
6-quart Granite Stewing Kettles, 4oc.
value, for 2:sc.
Iedium-size Granite Chambers. 3sc-
value. for425c.
Large Size Bowls and Pitchers,
fancy shapes, 81 % value, for 9Sc.
White Imported China Cups and
saucers, Q shapes. s1.25 value. for zoe.
dozen.
15c value, for 7c-
Rreakfast Plates. regular ssc. value,
for Coo dozen.
White China individual Oyster Or
SCUM Bowls. regular &c, value, for Sc.
French nnd German China Dec
grated After-Dinner and Ten
Guns nnd Snueers, soc. to- 81
value, for 19c. choice.
Hand-Painted Earthen China cus-
padores. lSc value, for Zoe.
Mrs. Potts's Sad Irons. !:,e- set
I,arge-Size Galvanized Water Buck
cts. regular acc. value for. ::sssssc
Large Galvanized Wash-Tcbs. lec.
value. for bOc.
Heavy Willow Laundry Baskets. O.
value. for SOC.
500 sheets Toilet Paper, In rolls or
packages. Sc
~ Hardwood Iethespins. 1c. dozen.
Candles, 12cs dozen.
Hall BiueinE.s1 g. box.
Sand 440ap, lc.a cake.
snow Boy Washing Powder. 3c-
package
Eureka goap. n cakes for c. lais:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
First in Gloves.

First in fit, fairest. in price.
qreatestin variety-a combina-.
ton every lady's heart is
charmed with. ALI the new
shades lately made to corre-
spond with the new spring
dress colorings-
Real French Kid Gloves. in all the
popular shades. clasps and neat em-
broidery on the back. a specially good
article. 7Jc. pair.
We are sole agents in this city for
the Magsfoni Francesca Glove, noted
for its soft. beautiful shade and per-
feet fit, $50 pair.
Our Celebrated Marguerite Gloves. in
Tan, Modes, Pearl. White. and Black.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
In Our Carpet Store.

$50 rolls Extra-deayy Seamless
: China Mating, 50 pounds to the roll.
close weaves, worth 20 to :5c., choice
II 1-2c.
14s rolls China Mating, close weaves
and checks, 70 pounds to the roll, 1Oc.
1S5 rolls Extra-Fine China Mattings,
worth Soc, all colors. NONE BET
TER, 25c.
25S rolls Extra-Fine Japanese Mat
ting. carpet patterns, colors Reds.
Greens. Blues, Tans, and Olives. worth
IS and 40c., TIC.
Some odd rolls Wrapper-Stained Mat
tings, e 1-2c.
45c. Full Yard-Wide Extra-Heavy In
grain Carpets. :2c.
s1.35 Wilton Velvet Carpets. for
rooms. with borders to match, and
patterns, SIC
soc. Brussels Carpets, for rooms and
Soc. Floor oil-cloth. best made.
square yard, 2Jc.
4oc. Linen Window Shades. all colors,
SIG feet with all fixtures, &c
S. Smyrna Rugs, ssxI2 inches, frinsed,
s25S.
81 Smyrna Rugs. soxso inches. fringed.
Sis.
s. Smyrna Rugs, 26x54 inches, fringed,
Sl.4S.
SIS Smyrna Rugs, 1sxas inches,
fringed, zoe.
$3.50 SKI Extra Quality Ingram Art
Squares, $3.50.
S sxs Extra Quality Ingram Art
Squares, 800.
s. Scotch Wilton Rugs, s6Se5 inches,
sI.6O.
SOC. Hassocks, made of velvet and
Brussels carpet, 1Sc.
A Ioc. Furniture Bomb.
We have to start something
in every nook and corner OF
our store, and this department
is no exception. The furniture
man will not look so pleasant,
but it's your laugh when we
offer
Octagon-shaped Top Mahogany-r1n-
ished Table. for 1oc.
Indian stools. green mahogany
finish, oak and white, worth $50, for
o9c.
Fine Solid Mahogany Shaving Stands.
swell front, beyeI mirror, worth s1o.5o,
for sG.J0.
Beautiful Mahogany Music Cabinet,
\ feet h1Sn, 10 INCHES Nlte, y SACAseo,
inlaid front and bevelled mirror, worth
ST.. for $500.
Good Solid Oak Wardrobe. feet
high. 3 feet inches wide. double DOORS
q drawers brass-trimmed, carved
front, worth 80, for IS.
Dainty Birds-Eye Maple Dressing
Table. top 20x32 inches, with French
bevelled-plate mirror, French legs,
swell front. worth sl6 for $40.
Magnificent Brass Beds, full size
head, 1 feet inches; foot. feet
inches; worth 800. for $3.50.
Imposing Goden-Oak Sideboards.
bevelled-plate mirror, carved front,
brass trimmed, worth s25, for $14.oO
Elegant Solid Mahogany Dtvans.
finely upholstered, inlaid frames. worth
81. for So.
Grand Mahogany Dresser, shaped
top, 5 feet 9 inches by % inches.
French bevelled-plate mirror 2Sx3O
inches, swell front. brass trimmed,
worth SIS, fof sri.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Draperies, Curtains,
Screens, Etc,

Irish Point and Cable Net Lace Cur
tains, very effective patterns, all this
seasons styles, 3 II yards long, regu-
lar width. $500 pair.
Madras Porteries, for spring drape-
ries. Roman style, all colors, yards
long, with fringed ends, prices ar
ranged from sI..i3 to s7.15 pair
Fine Nottingham Lace Curtains. .
thread weave. copies of real Irish
point patterns. 3 IL yards long. "a
inches wide, locked-stitched edge,
SI3S pair.
Nottingham Lace Curtains, / differ
ent styles. yards long. 81 value, COG.
Z pair.
SILK Draperies. Oriental and Persian
effects. all colors, 80 inches wide, SOC.
yard.
Figuled and Plain Art Ticking. for
sofa pillows and furniture covering,
l ward wide all colors. 21c. a yard.
Silkoline and Golden Draperies, Bag
dad effects. nearly l yard wide, all
colors, sc. a yard.
3-Fold Oak and Mahogany Fire
Screens, 5 feet and 2 inches high, silk
o.ine filled, S1.aD.
Japanese Fan Fire-Screens extra
size: colors-Pink. Green. and Blue
Zoe. each.
Spring Jackets, $500.
Spring Jackets. in Light Tan covert
cloth. mercerized lining. and nicely
finished, for $:.0:'.
Black Cloth and Tan Covert Spring
Jackets. made double-breasted and
nicely lined, and seams finished with
rows of stitching. for 50.
Children's Refers.
ATWOOD Refers, in Blue, Red, and
Brown. with large. braided collar, sizes
6 to IA years, for $3.50.
Children's Refers, of Tan, plaid
back material. loose back, and finished
with stitching. sizes to Il years. for
$3.50.
Misses Box Jackets, in Tan cloth.
nicely lined and finished, for 50.
Percale Wrappers soc.
Red. Blue, and Black Figured Per-
Gale Wrappers. new spring STYLES, for
SOC.
G different styles, al! extra full width,
a great variety of patterns, some with
wide f1ounce. some lace trimmed, your
The Sea Island Percale Wrappers,
in light and dark colors. embroidery
trimmed; also. deep fiounccs, these
$3.50.
The Best Sea Island Percale Wrap
ners. in Persian patterns, embroidery
rufflc on shoulders. and deep founce
on bottom, special price $40.
s, Second Floor
Ladies' NeckWear.
Ladies, Ecru Lace Barbs, zoe. to
$3.50.
Ladies, Black Liberty Silk Ruche,
,,;,,, ,,n,y urcorIion pfeated ends 81 u
bbon Ties. with tassel ends, in
BAl. hemstitched velvet, fancy silks,
ar.l. .iouble-faces satins, something
new. Is TO 2lc-
White Net Ties. with lace bow-knots.
SOC.
SOC. Ladies Fringe Scarf. ] 10 yards
long in crepe de chine, taffeta silk
and Liberty satin. all colors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Black Goods News for
MOnday BUYERS.

piece Chenille Grenadine. "A inches
a. $3.50 per yard.
piece Crepe de Chine ~ inches, at
81
piece Figured Grenadine. "A inches.
at $3.50 per yard.
piece Stripe Grenadine. Al inches.
at So.
pieces Figured ard Striped Grena-
dimes. a inches. at $50 per yard
piece Cheriot. SO inches. at 15c
per yard
piece Diagonal Cord, 40 inches. a,
81. 10.
8 pieces Beautiful crepons. new
styIes. ~ inches. al 81.
piece Clay Worsted. IS inches. at
$3.50.
2 pieces Mohair crepon. rage. some
thing new ~ inches. at 81.
piecs Mohair. rage. rs inches. at
{ y2.Sa per yard.
Main fIoor-IronKlicc Street.
-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
ChiIdren's Ribbed Hose, sc

ChiIdrens 10 and 121-2c- Seamless
Ribbed Hose &c. pair.
Ladies' Real Maco Black Hose.
double heel and toe, special finish.
warranted stainless. Albion dye. worth
TIC pair. I. Lie.
Misses and Children's Full Seam
less Ribbed Hose. double knees, heels,
and toes, worth 121-2c- pair, for Sc.
pair.
Ladies' 12 Lee. Full Seamless Plain
Black Hose, for &c.
Ladies' &c., Fleece-Lined Hose. 1Oc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Muslin Underwear.

Children'S Muslin Drawers, worked
buttonholes. &c.
soc. Good Muslin Gowns. Empire eff
feet. embroidery and cambria ruff
fe trimmed. for only 39c.
Ladies' Muslin Night-Robes, 53c.-
Fine muslin. Empire or yoke effects,
with embroidery ruf1les. and lace-trim-
mer; regular price &c; only SJc.
Petticoats. with Finch umbrella ruff
de. embroidery trimmed: only o9c.
Petticoats, of good muslin, Pinch
cambria ruffle, well made, for only
:Jc
Muslin Drawers, splendfdly made.
fine muslin. with 5-inch cambria UNI
brella rrf11e, 19c.
Good Muslin Drawers, with cambria,
umbrella ruf1le, and 2-inch Torchon
laco edge, only csc.
Chemise, strongly made out Of good
muslin, round neck, only 1Dc.
Good Muslin Chemise, lace and en-
broidery yokes, and lace edge trim
med. only 29c
Regular 81 Fine Lawn Skirt Chemise,
Valenciennes lace, bertha, ruffie on
skirt, 75c.
Corset Covers, with low neck, per-
feet fitting. very comfortable. &c.
Corset Covers, with low neck. per-
feet fitting, lace trimmed neck and
armholes. IL lie.
Corset Covers, with full front waist,
lace ana embroidery trimmed, Zoe.
Fine Cambria Corset Covers, in sew
eral different styles. full lace and en-
broidery trimmed, only 40c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Embroidery. Inserting,
and Edging.

Cambria Edge, worth &C.. for 20
yard.
1000 yards Cambria. Swiss, and Nain-
sock Edges and Insertings. almost
every width and design, for Size.
yard.
Cambria, Nainsook, and Swiss Edges
and Insertings. thousands OF yards,
skirt widths, for 4. 1-.c. yard.
Cambria. Nainsook, and Swiss Edges
and Insertings. open and close designs,
for &c. yard.
61-.c for Cambria and Nainsook
Edges. worth Y 1-2c.
500 different patterns of Cambria and
Nainsook Ribbon Beadlngs. starting
a. &c. yard.
BACKGROUND. open-worlS Inserting.
Zoe. yard.
White Putting Briar. stitched, with
Black, for s1.5o yard.
Cambria, Swiss. ard Nainsook ALE
over Embroidery, so much used foe
shirt-waists. starting at 5Oc- yard.
45-inch Cream Batiste, for soc. yard:
Alloyer to match material for si.oO
yard.
13-ynrd piece of vn1enciennes
Lnce for &C.. worth Toe
Valenciennes Lace Beading for ic.
yard
wide, for 55c-
2o-irch Black venice AlIover for soc.
yard.
2o-inch Cream Batiste Ailover for
SSc.
White valenciennes Cut,out Band
for Doc. yard; Allover to match for
s1.SS yard.
soc for 12-yard piece Of Valen-.
ciennes Inserting. worth Toe
d. an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Just An Echo from Linen
Art-GOOdS Sale.

We have left from this sale a
few Heavy Irish Linen Centre
pieces, size eoxeo inches, s-inch
hem, with wide inserting of
full weight lace, in beau
tifully harmonious patterns.
Each piece is Numbered ready
for.use. This is a soc. lOc
article for. l0Cs
Soc Linen rray-Covers. 1sxg7 inches,
1:,c.
Csc n.nen Centrepieces, 24x24 inches.
Soc.
ssc. Lunch Covers, ssxss inches, ACC.
. Second FIoor-Lcft.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18

80 pieces of Handsome Plisse and
Hemstitched Taffetas, in Black. White,
and the seasons newest colorings, OF
Old Rose, Gray, Violet, Receda, old
Blue, National Turquoise, Tan, Cas-
tor. and Light-Bl':e; others are asking
sl.25 for these; our price, 81.
Is pieces of the new "Peau Mig
nonne' Silk, in Black. White. and the
new pastelle colorinss Of Old Rose.
Recada, Light-Gray, Tan, Eleliotrope.
National. and Old Blue; soft and
effective silk for dresses; worth sl2o,
for 81.
Crepe De Foulard Silk. iii Handsome
Oriental Polka-Dots in Receda, Old
Rose, National. and Old Blue, for
$50 yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Skirts, SI.oo.

WI A1AAA1os OlsOOs
Brown ATWOOD Cheviot Skirts, dou-
bie-sttched seams, extra width. per
caline lining, for s19o. s
Blue and Black Serge Skirts. with the
box back and percaline lined, for
$3.50.
Black Cheviot Skirts, made with the
new flare plait at the bottom. and fine
plated back, strictly the newest skirt.
for $5.9S. =
]. Black Taffeta Silk Skirts, with fancy
designs of applique in front and on
the plait, for $40.
Silk Waists. $500.
All-silk Black TaReta Waists. with
perpendicular tucked front and back.
the new collar and flare cuff, for 81 DO
Taffeta Silk Waists, in Black and all
celors. with tucked back and front,
good lining and all sizes. for So
Black Mercerized Waists, corded
back and front. some with Red cord
ed yoke. with fare cuffs, for s1.:2J.
Spring Silk Capes, $3.50.
Brocade Silk Capes. lace and ribbon
trimmed. fancy or solid. Black lining,
for $3.50 i =
Rrocade Silk Capes, with ribbon ana
lace quilting. making the effect Of
pointed collar, mercerized lining. $3.50
Black Lace Capes, made over corded
silk, lace and chiffon trimming. edged
with jet, So.
Rurrce: Chiffon Cape. made on silk.
with fsh5sca!e yoke and band fronts.
finished with fold Of chiffon and clasps.
for $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Meyers soc. Corsets.

~
Like everything you buy here,
whether large or small priced,
it is the best that is good for
the price. Our range in Cor
sets is unequalled. The cheap
est or the best, whichever you
wear.
Long-Waist Corsets, made of good
jeans. heavily boned. popular styles.
75c grade, soc. pair.
Misses Ferris Waists. long waist,
pleated bust, extra quality sateen, all
sizes. 81 grade 55c. pair.
$50 Nursing Corsets. long waist,
White and Drah. special. 81 pair.
Straight Front .Corsets. medium hips,
extra low bust. the latest French
model. to increase the waist length.
S2.25 value. S1..5 pair.
Medium-Lensth W. 3. Corsets, low
bust long hips the best Corset for
stout figures, made Of finest sateen,
with superior boning, regular s2.75
value. special, 81 pair.
III Medium-Length Corsets, made Of
finest Italian cloth. in White, Light
Blue. and Black, silk-lace trimmed,
regular 1915 value. special. sS2.2J pair.
I?Jon--Ronr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
A1oc. Furniture Bomb.

Octagon-shaped Top Mahogany tln-
ished Table, for 10c.
Indian Stools, green mahogany
finish, oak and white, worth sl.a0, for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18

IL pieces Taffetines, in complete
line of colors. SOC. quality, special for
4tc.
Satin Finished Foulards. in Stripes.
Dainty Figures, Polka-Dots, and
Scroll Effects. ranging in price from
55c. to s1.25.
Black Silk Satin Duchess. full q
inches wide, an excellent value. for 81
yard.
All Pure Silk Extra-Fine Finish
Black Taffeta, worth 81, for roc.
Handkerchiefs, for making waists,
in Persian effects: also. Taffetas, with
Black border, at 81 and $3.50 each.
Main FIOor-Centre
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18

Panne Velvet, in the new pastclle
colorings Of Cerise, Tan. Pink, Light
Gray, Receda, Black, and White; for
s1.os.
Panne Velvet, in Handsome Oriental
Polka-Dots of Tan. Heliotrope. Light
Gray, National, and Black; the new
est trimming for dresses; for $3.50
yard.
Crepe De Chimes and Crinkle Crepe
De Chine, in Black, White, Violet,
Light-Gray, Heliotrope, Old Rose,
Light-Blue, National, Old Blue, and
Castor, at 81 per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18

Fine Solid Mahogany Shaving Stands.
swell front. beyel mirror. worth s1o.5o,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Stationery,

Writings French Organdie. 33c. box.
Writings New Windsor, 25c box.
Writings Imperial Bond squi.e.
SHuilhurt,s Supertine, DC qri.e,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Here's to the Men.

Main F1oor-Centre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Silk Excellence.

Fashion choice but follow
silk The
most
lber
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18

Plisse Hemstitched and Corded Taffetas.
"Peau Mignonne Silk.
Peau de Sole Popln Duchess and Foulard Silks
And the very next thing out as it is out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
I ot No. 2-Sl.5O Oxfords for Soc.

is variety of Ladies' Fine Oxford Ties in Black and pop
ular of Tan, in beautiful cloth tops ana pat
ent-eather tip. Only plain. uuvarnished truth about
Shoes made to sell for ST so and 81, at this GOc
sale ouy. -. :
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
Lot No. Isl Slippers for SOC.

consists of large assortment OF Ladies Fine KID STOCK
Sandals Turkish Bedroom and Opera Slippers IN PINK,
White Blue, and Canary, 81 aud sl.5o Shoes at 3Oc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18

Beautiful Mahogany Music Cabinet,
/ feet high, IS inches wide, Z shelves,
inIaid front and bevelled mirror, worth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-12
BADLY DAMAGED BY DROUGHT.
Cotton Crop in This Section Materi'
ally Hurt.

Farmers in the city yesterday brought
distressing reports of the cotton crop
in Sumter and adjacent counties. The
drought, torrid heat and blistering
winds of the past ten days has wrought
irreparable loss and the yield, in the
opinion of conservative farmers, has
been cut off twenty-five per cent. with
in that time. On many plantations
can be seen wide stretches of cotton
that is shriveled and dead, and only
the immature bolls upon it will open.
There is not section of Sumter IN
which the drought has not caused vast
damage to the cotton crop, and the
change within ten days has been COM
plete. There was slight rain yester-
day but not in quantity sufficient to
revive cotton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-12
FOURTEEN BALES
CAME YESTERDAY,
Fleecy Tide Now Rolling in This
Direction.
NINE CENTS is THE PRICE PAID.
Warehouses Now Scene of Unusual
Activity Cotton Opening Fast and
Will Be Rushed to Market. Good
Prices offered.

Fourteen bales of cotton of the new
crop were received at Americus' ware
houses yesterday, every bale of which
was grown in Sumter and brought
here by wagon, sold at a good price
and the money, good cotton money,
spent here in Americus.
Verify, the good days of prosperity
are coming round again.
It was indeed cheering sight when
a country team would drive up to a
warehouse and throw off two or three
bales to be sampled and sold.
The bales brought in yesterday were
pretty generally distributed among the
warehousemen, and buyers were kept
busy for an hour or two shifting from
one house to another, examining the
snowy samples and making bids on
same.
And no one thought of Offering less
than nine cents for cotton.
That was the figure at which the
owners were willing to part with 1t,
and all that was sold yesterday brought
nine cents.
Americas has received twenty-one
bales of the new crop to date, and a
week hence the total will probably run
to $50 or 300 bales. Dry weather is
causing the hollis to open rapidly and
many farmers will begin picking cot
ton in earnest now.
There was a substantial advance in
prices yesterday, August contracts,
which is spot cotton, closing firm at 8. 49,.
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Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, 1t is narrated by him as follows
81 was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
| the back and sides, DO appetite-gradu-
ally growing weaker day by day. Three
physicin had given me up Fortunate
| ly, friend advised trying Electric Bit
ters;' and to my great joy and surprise,
the first bottle made decided improve.
ment. I continued their use for three
weeks, and am now awell man. know
they saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should faif
to try them. Only so cents per bottle at
e. j. Eldridge's Drug Store.
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THE VETERANS WERE PRESENT
And Movement to Have Reunion is a
Success.

Pursuant to request of Judge J. B.
Pilsbury, a number of Confederate
veterans met at city hall yesterday for
the purpose of considering the pro-
posed veterans reuni on here on Sept.
1st., and taking the necessary steps to
insure its success. After considerable
discussion canvassing committee of
five was appointed, who will look after
subscriptions and report back to a
meeting ofveterans two weeks hence.
Of party of six gentlemen accosted
afterwards, each promised to contrib
ute porker for the barbecue dinner.
Judge Pilsbury and all the veterans
present were enthusiastic over the
proposed reunion and are going to
make a success of it. The merchants
will all contribute, and the city coun-
Gil, no doubt, Will help the veterans IN
getting up the reunion.
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TO CLENsE THE SYSTEM

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, to permanently overcome habit
ual constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to a healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup of
Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only.