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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
CHRISTMAS, 1900.

God bless all givers and their gifts,
And all the giftless too
And help them by whatever shifts
Their kindly will to do
When seasons, which our hearts expand
Our purses tail to fill
A word, smile, clasp of hand
Shall carry our good viii,
Let him who hath his plenty share,
And him who lacks, his lack,
Give, each one, what he may, nor care
What recompense comes back
If only love his heart shall swell
And kindness guide his hand,
His Christmas he shall keep as we'll
AS any in the land
Out greed Out guile Out jealousy
Out envy Out despair,
Come hope Come faith Come charity
And ease the pains of care.
Come. Christmas, with thy mess age dear
And all thy gentle mirth,
To teach that love shall cast out fear,
And peace shall reign on earth.
Edwin S. Martin in Life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
GAME OF LIFE.

This life is but game of cards
Which morGals have to learn;
Each shuf1es, cuts and deals the pack
And each card must turn.
Some bring high card to the top,
While others bring a low
Some hold hand quite flush of trumps,
While others none can show.
When playing some throw out the ace,
The counting cards to save;
Some play the deuce, and some the ten,
But many play the knave.
When hearts are trumps we play for love
And pleasure rules the hour,
No thoughts of sorrow check our Joy
In beauty s rosy bower;
We dance, we sing. sweet verses make
Our cards at random play,
And while the trumpremains at top,
The games holiday,
When diamonds chance to crown the tor
And players stake their gold
And heavy sums are bet and lost
BY gamblers, young and old;
Intent on winning, each his game
Doth watch with eager eye,
That he may see his ueighhor's cards
And get them on the sly.
When clubs are trumps look out for war
On ocean and on land,
For terrible deeds ar e often done
When clubs are held in hand:
Then lives are staked instead of gold
The dogs of war are freed
In our dear country, and we see
That clubs have got the lead.
Last game of ali is when the spade
Is turned by hand of Time
He Away deals the ClOsir game
In every age and cline;
No matterhow much each man wins,
Nor how much each may save,
A dusky spade viii finish up,
And dig the gamblers grave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
FREE BLOC D URE.


Is your Blood Pure? Are you sure
of it? Do cuts or scratches heal slow
ly? Does your skin itch or burn?
Have you Pimples? Eruptions? Ach-
ing Bones or Back? Eczema? Old
Sores? Boils? Scrofula? rheumatism !?
Foul Breath? Are you pale? Ii so
purify your blood at once with B. b
B. botanic Blood Balm) It makes
the Blood Pure and Rich, heals every
sore and gives clear, smooth, healthy
skin, Deep seated cases like ulcers,
cancer, eating sores, Painful Swellings,
Blood Poison are quickly cured by B
B. B made especially for all obsti-
nate Blood and Skin Troubles. B. B.
B is different from other remedies be-
cause B. B B. drains the Poison and
Humors out of the Blood and entire
system SO the SYMPTOMS cannot return.
Give It trial 1t cures when all else
fails. Thoroughly tested for 80 years
Sold at drug stores at 81 per large bot
tie, large bottles full treatment) So.
SO sufferers may test it, trial bottle
given away absolutely free. Write for
it, Address BLOOD BALM CO, At
lanta, Ga. Write today. Describe
trouble and free medical advice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
Tt is far better TO offend same people
than it is to oblige them,
$1,000 WORTH OF GOOD

a. H. Tburness of Wills Creek Coal
Co, Buffalo, O., writes: Il have been
afflicted with kidney and bladder trou
bic for years, passing gravel or stones,
with excruciating pain. Other 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 $1,000 worth
of good" Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

The Nebraska Republican associa-
ton in Washington recently held q
meeting at which Senator Hanna was
introduced by Senator Thurston in
these words: He is a man who has
proved himself to be ore of the great
est men now living. He has been hon
OTed by the people of his own State.
He will yet receive honors from the
American people. Cheering followed,
lasting several minutes. This marks
the appearance of the Hanna pres1den-
tial boom. And why not Hanna Bet
er the master than the man.-New Or
leans States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

There was something approaching a
ariot the other day among the 1900 girl
employees of big tobacco factory in
Jersey City, An edict went forth that
all of them must be vacc1nated ia order
to avoid having the factory shut down
by a possible outbreak of smallpox
among the employees. Many of the
pretty and plump girls did not like the
prospect of sore or disfgured arms.
They had engagements for coming
$alls and parties at which decollete
gNgns are in order. The doctors, how
ever, refused to vaccinate in any other
part of the body, and after much pro-
test the girls submitted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
rheumatism Cured In "a Hours

T. J. Blackmere. of Halter & Black
more, Pittburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since I procured bottle of MYS-
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 any good / had five
of the best physicians in the city, but
received very little relief from them.
know the MYSTIC CURE to be wha'
it is representa- and take pleasure il
recommending it to other poor suffer
es. Sold by E J, Eldridge, Druggist,
Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

The young cadet who explained to
the army investigating committee that
hazing meant taking the conceit out of
a raw recruit, developed considerable of
it himself before he finished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

James J. Hill, President of the Great
Northern Railroad, says ships can be
built more cheaply in this country than
on the Clyde. Why, then, give ship
builders 50, 0OO, 900 per year
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
AMERICUs, GA. DEC. 25. 1900.

Christmas is a good time to keep can
non-crackers, toy cannons and other
dangerous fireworks out of the hand of
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
NOTICED.

Cards of thanks, resolutions of respect and
obituary notices, other than those which the
editor gives as a matter of news, Will be
charged for at the rate OF i've cents per line.
Notices of church and society, and all oth-
er entertainments from which revenue Is
derived, viii be charged for at the rate OF
five cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
The Times-Recorder Is the

Omclal Organ of the City of Americas
Oaici3l Organ of Sumter County.
OnClal Organ of Webster County
nicial Organ of Railroad Commission of
Georgia for the.3d. Congressional District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
e., REC EIVED..
GOLD MEDAL

Highest Award Diploma of Honor
For superior lens grinding and excellency in
the manufacture of speCtacles ana eye glass
es. sold in over 5000 cities and towns in the
United States Established 1870 These IA
nous glasses for sale by ]. r. HUDSON
is stamped on frame,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

He who would be delivered from
evil must not lead himself into temp
tation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

For Sale or Lease.--Two
lots corner of Hill street and
Elm avenue. Fine location
for storehouse, beng near to
shops of Seaboard Air Line.
Apply to Bank of South
western Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

1t is probably called the gift ofspeech
because talk is cheap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

Tuesday night the four-act comedy,
"a ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH"
Change of play nightly. New special
ties at each performance. Prices 10,
90 and 30 cents. Ladies free Tuesday
night when accompanied by person
with paid 30 cents ticket. Seats on
sale at Hudson's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
Removal.

| have removed my law Office from
the Wheatley building to the Council
Bank Building, second floor, Room
No. 10. w. w. DYKES, Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
For Rent.

Three very desirable rooms
over Bank of Southwestern
Georgia; east front, newly
painted and papered and
ample light; water and sewer
connections. Apply to Bank
Southwestern Georgia or w.
H. c. Dudley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
FARMER, PAST AND PREsNT,

When one stops to consider the fight
of time, prime causes for a touch of sad
ness are the changes it brings. care
they always for the better 2" is a ques-
ton that remains unanswered, though
it will not down.
One might cite the farmer one
among the many who have been affect
ed by the continual change of things
The agricuturist of to-day is different
from that of a generation or two ago
especially the more successful planter
By his isolated life, he was removed
from the centers of thought and actlv
ity, but none the less happy for he was
conteuted. His of sim
plicitY, hospitality and quiet pleasures.
With his dogs and slaves, his sleek
stock and well-flI barns, his bounteous
tashasss and cellars filled with fruit and
g. he might well look on the
mpd feel himself mau,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

Heaven never helps the man who is
too lazy to hustle little in his own
behalf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25

For Sale.-The three de.
s1rable lots on south side Of
Forsyth St, between Planters
Bank and Hotel avenue.
Four lots on west side Lee
ST.. opposite city hall.
Five lots on north side La
mar ST., between Lee ST., and
Hotel avenue. Parts of Wind
sor Park.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-25
GLASGOW s. LEWIS, Tailors.

over SCHUMPERT
Suits ordeus short nodorom Fall and Winter samples
Two thousand of the latest designs to select from.
Old clothes cleaned, pressd and almost made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
WHO OWNED THE
Much Dispute in Porto Rico Over the
Titles and SURVEYS.

Washington, July 13.-On March 2sth
last Antonino Romero, of LOLA, Porto
Rico, wrote the governor setting forth
that he had occupied about $50 acres of
and that his neighbors had Forbidden
him to manufacture charcoal. Having
been engaged in such manufacture for
years he wished TO purchase or lease some
of the lands to continue his occupa ton.
The civil secretary suggested that at pres
ent no concessions OF government land be
made pending surveys which he proposed
with the idea of leasing the lands to the
highest bidder so as to increase the re-
ceipts of the insular treasury. The public
works board recommended an apDropria-
ton of about $500 TO survey the land
The governor of Porto Rico reported that
there are many such public lands, whose
title seems to be in the United States
recommended that an interior department
officer from Washington make the sur
a1d 95e Srher Rn9a land dend a
that as there exists no United States law
Porto Rican lands. which under the ces-
sion from Spain inure to our government,
islation will be necessary before any &C
ton be taken
Congress alone" he says, has inherent
power and control over the lands belong
ing to the government. The executive
branch can exercise only such powers as
congress may delegate. Until the office
of surveyor general has been discontinued
in any state the commissioner of the gen.
eral land office does not become ex-offfcio
surveyor general and cannot assume inn
mediate control and perform duties of
has been authorized for Porto Rico and
no plan of surveys has been prescribed"
Citing the specific extension to Alaska
of the general survey laws the decision
holds that If the surveys could not have
been made in Alaska until specifically au-
thorized by congress the inference is that
they cannot be made in Porto Rico until
so authorized.
The commissioner recommends that
some means be adopted by commission or
otherwise to ascertain the location and
quantity of land whose title remained in
the crown at the date of cession of Porto
Rico to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
INTERNATIONAL CABLE.
To Connect China With the Rest of
the World.

Washington, July 13.-An attempt has
been on foot for some days past 10 ar
range between the powers now Operar-
ing in China for an international cable
connecting the base of Chinese opera
tions either with Shanghai, Port Arthur,
Yokohama or some other point by which
more speedy communication can be
had with the outside world.
The state, war and navy departments
here have all been parties to the con-
ference, which has been conducted with
a great deal of diplomatic secrecy. Both
the war and navy departments have
been figuring for months past on a
TranSpaeific cable and consequently
their fingers end. The war department
now has fifty miles of cable ready to
ship to Manila to be followed by 400
more about the 1St of August. This
was to have been used for interisland
communication in the Philippines but
the urgency of the case may cause it to
be diverted to China.
No point has yet been decided on
for either end of this international line,
Che Foo and Taku both having been
discussed for the Chinese terminus. 1t
is 600 miles by water from Taku to
Shanghai the terminus of the English
cable. 1t is less than 100 miles from
Taku to Port Arthur, but the Russian
land lines both in Korea and Man
churia have been subject to such SER
ious interruption to almost bar the
consideration of this route for the in
ternational connecting link.
The expense of this undertaking, ac-
cording to the present tentative arrange
ments will be borne Jointly by the pow
ers interested. 1t is impossible at pres
ent to give fair estimate of the time
that would be consumed in carrying out
the project, but it is probable that the
United States is in position to do the
work more quickly than any other ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
LOCAL MENTION.

John Macdonald is talking of visiting
his old home in Scotland
Judge 1si Hazen will go fishing tomorrow
on the Indian reservation.
Probate Judge Dolman and family will
spend the rest of the summer in Mani
Dean Sykes will lecture on PALESTINE
p m.
The usual Friday night concert will be
given by Marshalrs band at GARFIELD park
tonight.
Mr. I. NJ. Jones, chief clerk in the
santa Re telegraph department, is spend
ing vacation in Colorado.
The Women's Relief corps will hold their
postponed social at Mrs George Sey-
mour's. at Seabrook, tonight.
Grand opening at the Arion Society
at the Arion Fruit Garden Saturday eve
ming, July IA. All members are cordially
invited
Mrs; Joseph Telch. formerly Miss Bios
som Harding. has been seriously i'll at
in this city.
Frank Grimes says that he is sitting
state house to get up the annual state
house-newspaper ball game
a suite of rooms has been reserved at
the Goodlander hotel in Fort Scott for the
newspaper men who attend the Demo-
cratic and Pcpulist state conventions.
w. 2 Jansen, private secretary to Pres
day afternoon for Colorado and New Mex
Santa Fe.
The piano statesmen are pointing with
pride to the fact that Kansas has II coo
pianos. and each agent declares that his
company hlled at least 6,523 of those or
ders- According to the statesmen there
are over 100000 pianos in the state if each
sold as many as he claims
Mr. W B. Standiford who was here
last winter as the representative of the
L LON m esrdi Italian Grand Opera company
IS in Topeka for a few days Mr. Standi-
ford directed the tour of the company
after It was reorganized in Kansas City
tnrough the south and into Cuba. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
APPLICATIONS FOR 100.
Rural Delivery Work Mapped Out
Covers a Year

H. G. Rising, special agent, returned
last night from trip establishing ru-
raj free delivery at Garrett, Chanute
and Girard. Mr.. Rising has eSta bliShed
In the state in one month twenty three
routes and has on hand applications to
be investigated numbering more than
a hundred 1t will require almost
year of constant work to attend to
these cases and more are coming in all
the while. The farmers are beginning to
appreciate the rural free delivery in
most sections but in the Fourth con-
gressional district little attention seems
to be paid to it. This is not the fault
OF their congressman, but of the post
masters, who should explain its advan-
tages to the country patrons of his Of
flee. The applications on file with the
department from the First congress
sional district number 26, from the Sec
ond district 10, Fourth district 4, Fifth
district rs. Sixth district IL, Seventh dis
trict r. The Third district has been
completed.
Congressman w. A. Calderhead of the
Fifth district is here today to look after
the interests of his district, which wants
twenty-five routes, and discuss the sit
uation with Mr.. Rising.
In order to get rural free delivery
petition addressed to the first assistant
postmaster general must be signed by
those desiring the service. The petition
should be signed only by the heads of
families and should give the number
OF each family. 1t should set forth the
nature of country where delivery is de-
sired, whether densely or sparseIy pop
ulated, the principal avocations of the
people, the character of the roads, and
the distance which, under existing con-
ditions. each patron has to travel to re-
ceive his mail and should be accom-
panied. wherever possible, by rough
map indicating the route proposed. The
petition. when properly signed, should
be sent to the congressman of the dis
trict or to the one of the senators with
the request that he endorse it and for
ward the petition to the department
No route is established that is less
than twenty miles in length or which
serves less than 100 families. Patrons
are required to put ups boxes in front of
their places so that the carrier can de-
liver the mail without getting from his
buggy. The government also insists that
the roads be kept in good repair.
Mr.. Rising will go to HoltOn tomor-
row, where he will put in another route,
making three from that place.
Route No. from Topeka will be es-
tablished on July %, as it has been or
dered from the postoffice department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
MILLER IN CHARGE.
Becomes Editor of Harrison's Far
mer's Advocate.

Major Fred E. Miller is now in charge
of the Topeka Advocate, having as
sumed control of the paper since T. w
Harrison's failing health has necessi-
tated his retirement from active work
on the paper.
Mr.. Miller was a captain in the regi-
ment of which Gen. J. K. Hudson was
been given the title of major. Twenty
years ago Mr.. Miller was the professor
of agriculture at the State Agricul-
tural college for a short period. He
then disappeared from public life and
comes from a farm at De Soto, john
son county, to take charge of the Ad-
NOcafa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
KANSAS FAIRS IN 1900.

: Following is a list of fairs to be held
IN Kansas in 1900. their dates, locations
board of agriculture and compiled by Sec
rotary F. D. Coburn:
Allen County Agricultural society-C. H.
Wheaton, secretary lola: September 1913
Brown County Fair association-John H
Meyer. secretary, Hiawatha; September
butler County Fair association-AIvah
Sheldon, secretary. Ell Dorado; September
Chautauqua county-Hewins Park and
Fair associatio n. G. Marsh, secretary,
Cedar Vale; August sill.
Clay County Fair association-E. E.
Hopes, secretary, Clay Center; Septem-
Corey County Fair association-J. E
Woodford, secretary, Burlington; Septem-
Cowley county-Eastern Cowley Fair
associa tion: J. NJ. Henderson. secretary,
Douglas county-Kaw Valley Fair as
ISOLATION: A c. Griesa, secretary, Law
Finney County Agricultural society-D.
A Minis, secretary, Garden City
Franklin County Agricultural society
B. c. McQuesten, secretary, Ottawa; Sep
Greeley County Fair association-I. B.
Jackson County Agricultural and Fair
Holton; September 11-14.
Jefferson County Agricultural and Ne
chanicaI associationEEdwin Snyder, sec
reTary e 0 Sannf@ FaT
Horne. secretary, Mankato; September
11-14-
Linn County Fair association-Ed. r.
Smith. secretary. Mound city.
Marshall county. Frankfort Fair asso-
Frankfort; September 25-2s.
Miami county Agricultural, Mechanical
tary. Paola: September 25-2S.
Moqtg9mery county. ,CofTfeyville Fair Fan
secretary, Coffeyville, August 1917.
Morris County Exposition company: E.
J. Dill, secretary, Council Grove, Septem-
Neosho County Fair association-H.
Lodge. secretary. Erie; August 1881
Fair, Park and Driving associafion-A. E,
Timpane. secretary, Chanute; September
Usage County Fair association-C. H.
Curtis, secretary, Burlingame; September
Riley County Agricultural society: R. T.
Worboys. secretary. Riley; September
Rocks County Fair association: David
B. Smyth, secretary, Stockton, September
Saline County Agricultural, Horticu1-
tural and Mechanical association-H. 3,
Wallace, secretary, Salina; September
sedgwick county Wichita State Fair
associaion--H. G. Toler secretary. Wich-
Wilson county. Fredonia Agricultural
association-J. T. Cooper. secretary, Ere
donna; August 21-24.
New Train For Chicago via Santa Fe
Route.
Leaves Topeka 800 p. m, arrives Chi
cago 7:40 a. M, before departure of out
bound connecting trains for resorts il
the northern lake region, as we'll as
those of the ST. Lawrence and the At
lantic coats. Carries Standard and
Tourist sleepers. Free chair cars Din
ing car Other trains at 4:30 a. m and
4:40 o. M T. L. KING, Agent.
Ladies' white kid slippers so cents at
Hord Bros.
T2nrrr, hio,ro1a cI,noe 81 M ITor1 Bros
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
LITTLE HOPE LEFT.

London, July ia telegram received
at the office of the Chinese imperial
maritime customs in London from the
governor Of Shan Tung is identical with
United States Consul GoodnOw's report
of the bonn bardment of the legation
July T. The officers here regard the re-
port as leaving little hope the legation
has survived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
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MR.. PAGAN GOES OUT.
End of His Long and Successful Term
as County Auditor.

The term of County Auditor Pagan
ends tomorrow and he will retire after
serving the county in that capacity for
nearly eight years. He has been an ex-
cellent official.
Captain Clad Hamilton was appointed
by Judge Hazen to succeed Mr.. Pagan.
Capt. Hamilton is away on a vacation
now and will not return for several
days. Mr.. Pagan viii look after the Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
Mahon Again in Charge.

ST Louis. July 13.-President w. D.
Mahon of the Amalgamated Association
of Street Railway Employees of America,
who has been in Detroit, returned here
He met with the executive committee of
the local union this afternoon in order
to learn how matters have been pro-
crossing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-13
New Fast Train to Chicago via the
Santa Fe.

Leaves Topeka at 300 p. m. and ar
rives in Chicago at 4:40 a NJ The fast
train via the short line. This train car
ries Free Chair Cars and both Standard
and Pullman SleeperS to Chicago. We
also have the old reliable No. s leaving
Topeka at 4:40 p. m. arriving in Chica go
at $50 a. N. These trains make all of
the eastern connections. also for Mich
igan and Northern Lake resorts. See T.
I. King for particulars.