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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
sAVANNAH'S HARBOR

The authorities of Savannah have
just issued pamphlet bearing the title
''Facts in favor Of Deepening the River
and Harbor of Savannah. It opens
with an address to the Senators and
Representatives of the United States
by Mayor Myers, asking that CONGRESS
make an appropriation sufficiently large
to deepen the channel from twenty
six to twenty.eigth feet. In the course
of his address the mayor says:
''The effect that the river and harbor
improvements have had in developing
commerce and bringing vessels of a
larger draught, and therefore cheaper
freight carriers, to this port is abund-
antly demonstrated in the accompany
ing table of the entries and clearances
at the Savannah custom house. From
1880, when the greatest draught vessel
that could enter here was IS feet, to
1890 when vessels drawing 81 feet
come up to The city, at high water, an
increased depth of three feet, there
was an increase in number of yes
sells from 1, ia to 1877 and IN their
tonnage from 1,242, 500, to 1896, 663,
While the number of vessels had in
creased "a per cent their tonnage had
increased Il per cent. Comparing
1890 with 1899, the present greatest
draught being 25,5 feet, we find de-
crease last year in the number of YES
sells of 90 and an increase in tonnage Of
288, 718, a decrease in the number of
vessels of &c per cent and an increase
in their tonnage of IS per cent, prov
ing conclusively that a much larger
class of vessels visits this port than
heretofore. A glance at the foreign
tonnage may better illustrate this. In
1890 foreign arrivals aud cIearings
numbered 49, with total tonnage of
AS, 785, while in 1899 the arrivals and
cIearances numbered but 571 or II less,
with a total tonnage or 500, 582, or 154, :
897 greater. Foreign arrivals and
clearances in 1899 had decreased in
number II per cent, while their ton
mage had increased 30 per cent. The
average tonnage in 1890 was 695, and in
1899 it had increased to !, O52, or 81 per
cent greater. And those most compe-
tent from experience and observation
to express an opinion are Of the decid-
ed belief that deepening of the chan
mel to % feet will result immediately
in the movement to and from Savannah
of vessels of still greater draught and
tonnage, giving increased facilities for
transportation at a smaller cost, bene-
fitting the producers of exportable
commodities throughout vast section
OF the South and West, rendered trlbu-
tary to Savannah as an outlet to for
eign and domestic markets by the rail
road systems having their terminals
here and superior position of this port
in relation to such territory. %
Tt goes without saving that our i'm
mediate Representatives in congress will
pull in a body to this end. Congress
should by all means make this appro-
prIation. Savannah is the South's
most important seaport city and her
rapidly growing business demands bet
ter harbor facilities. What helps Say
annah in this particular harbor improve
ment will rebound to the commercial
interest of the state. Let the Georgia
Congressman pull for the appropria-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

The futility of trying to legislate
morality into the people is painfully
shown in Ontario, where the most rigid
of anti-liquor and anti-vIce laws pre-
vail. In his report, just issued, James
Noxon, inspector of prisons and chart
ties for the province, says: Drunken
ness and immortality ere on the increase
among the girls and young women of
Ontario. 7"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
WAGES SHOW AN INCREASE
Report of the Executive CounciI-The
Georgia Legislature Criticised.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. S.-The first bust
ness of the morning session of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor convention was
the presentation of the report of the ex-
ecutive council through Second Vice
President Duncan, reviewing the action
of national and international unions for
the past year.
The report criticised the failure of
the Georgia legislature to pass the child
labor bill and recommended renewed
efforts at the next session; criticised the
treatment of street railway employees at
St. Louis during the street railway
strike in that city; the action of La Re-
sistencia of Tampa, Fla, and reaffirmed
the right of American citizens to work
without hindrance; cites the reduction
of the working hours of granite cutters
to eight hours, and increased average
wages is % per cent in the United
States and Canada.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON, Dec 8.-Spirits turpen-
tine, nothing doing; receipts, 90 casks.
Crude turpentine, steady at S1.4002 40
receipts 1859, Tar, steady at sl.40; re
ceipts 257.
SAVANNAH, Dec. 8-Spirits turpentine
quiet at $3.50; receipts, $780, sales, 93l;
exports. 40 Rosin, firm and unchanged
receipts 1861: sales, 3,379; exports, BIS.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 8.-Turpentine, firm
at IS. Rosin firm and unchanged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
TAX BILL UP IN THE HOUSE
Will Be Acted Upon Next Week-Local
Bills Passed.

ATLANTA, Dec. 8.-After passing a
few local bills, and discussing the first
paragraph of the general tax bill, the
house adjourned until Monday.
The effort to f1libuster manifested it,
self at the close of the morning session
as the opponents of the depot bill wanted
TO adjourn.
The tax bill will come up again Mon
day, and the depot bill will be brought
forth again on Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

A Pennsylvania person has started
'possum farm near the city of Reading,
and will go into the raising of the ami
mails as steady industry, Isn't 1t about
time something was done to stop these
Northern attempts to draw the colored
population away from the South?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

Cotton cultivation, which had been
conducted on large scale on the Ba-
hama Islands, was almost abandoned
because of the destruction wrought by
the red bug in two large crops previ-
ously.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09


most extensive practice, he is enabled to cure al
of these different diseases, including painful,
profuse or suppressed menstruation, prolapsus,
all ovarian trouble tumOrs and ulceration-in
fact, every form OF those diseases which make
burden of life to the great majority of women,
He has SO perfected this system of his that he
can treat these cases by mail, without any per-
sOnal examinatic4 Ito which every sensitive
woman naturally objects) and without any oper-
alton, with its consequent pain and necessary
danger.
His system of treatment is taken in the pri-
yacy of the home; the cure is painless and it is
positive.
ONE LOW FEE.
Write him a letter stating briefly your condi-
ton and he viii send you a blank to be filled out.
He will give your case his personal attention and
care and make his fee so moderate (including ali
medicines necessary that you will not feel the
burden of the payment, and he viii guarantee
YOU positive cure. Address,
). NEWTCN HATHAWAY, ~. o.
DIR. Hathaway 6 Co.,
s21 south Broad street. Atlanta, &C.
,---rr'0TnH1 MUS U 81 TR uTrrT~r urpTT'r>-O
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

Parliament is about to be asked to
vote a half million dollars bounty to
Lord Roberts. Hero worship is con-
fined to no people. "Bobs' gets a good
salary, and has done no more than
thousands of other brave men to earn
it. But if parliament wants to set 'em
up, we certainly have no objection.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

The Industrial Convention at New
Orleans has given valuable publicity to
southern interests and resources, and
has aroused many representative men
to the value of organized effort along
industrial lines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

This Is the time the ordinary man
makes up his mind to purchase his
Christmas presents early and avoid the
rush. The day before Christmas he
will be found as usual on the rush line
of the shopkeepers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

Lon Livingston, of Georgia, has an
nounced his policy for the congression-
alterm, "Don't object to anything, Let
these here Republicans skin their own
eel" The New York World is probably
mistaken, The Atlanta congressman
used some other word than eel.-Sav-
annah Press,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
To Be Paid Without Rebate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The secretary
of the treasury has directed that the in
terest due on Jan. on per cent. 1907
bonds and per cent 1880 be paid with
out rebate. The coupons will be receiv-
ed after Dec. 10, and interest checks
will be payable after Dec 20. The total
amount involved is about $3.50, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
EVERYTHING LOVELY.

The world is as bright to-day as when
The Lord in the heavens made It;
There are more birds singing in ever glen,
And more white roses braid it.
1t has less of sorrow and less of strife,
Whatever they say or sing you;
And more of love and more of life
The beautiful seasons bring you.
Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
FOX HOARSENE IS.

Benz. Ingerson, of Hutton, Ind. says
he had not ST oxen word above 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 Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

The Washington Post suggests that:
eff Hoke Smith desires to continue in
the Democratic funeral procession, he
should refrain from throwing stones at
the hearse."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

his patients over ten thous-
and women, suffering from ali
those N a ny different COM
plants peculiar to the sex, and
has completely and perma-
nently cured more than 50 per
cent. of the cases he has
treated.
By his exclusive method,
which he has perfected during
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

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, 1900-12-09

Don't use any OF the counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most of
hem are worthless or liable to caute
injury. The original 9eWitJ's Witch
hazel Salve is certain cure for piles.
eczema, cuts scalds, burns, soaes and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
FOR PNEUMONIA

DR.. @. ]. Bishop, Agnew, Mich, says
81 have used Foley's Honey and Tar
in three very severe cases of pneumonia
with good results iu every case" Dav
port Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
YOU CAN MAKE MORE MONEY

inyestirg on the New York Stock Exchanges
at present than in any other business Our
inside information is the most reliable No
losses and large profits up to date is our re
cord. Send tor our plans of operating in
stocks and our statements for October ard
highest references, You can send Us small
amounts tostart with. For particulars, write
to WILSON s. HARLEM, So Broadway, New
York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
AMERICUs, Ca, DEC. 9, 1900.

Expositions are getting to be meas
ures that excite no especial interest.
We are undertaking too many IN this
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
For Rent.

The Coleman residence on Lee
street, also the Freeman farm of forty
nine acres. Address Fl. T. Davenport,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
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, 1900-12-09

The world is not brought any nearer
to God by the standardization of the
church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
The Times-Recorder is the

OmclaI Organ OF the City of Americas,
O11cial Organ of Sumter County.
O11CIal Organ of Webster County.
nicial Organ of Railroad Commission of
Georgia for the.3d. Congressional. District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

The people are the final arb1ters in all
questions IN this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

One way to suppress a chronic bor-
rover is to get your work in first
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
National Bank For Gafrnev.

GAFFxEY, S. O., Dec. 8.-A new
bank, the Gaffney national, is soon to
haoir business here with capital of
e5O 00A
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

Experience is the pay a man gets for
making fool of himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Spot cotton closed quiet; middIing up
lands. 1917; middling gulf, 1919. Sales,
1l9 bales
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

For Sale.-The three de.
slrable 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, 1900-12-09
WOMEN CURED
At HOME.
THE GREATEST OF SPECIALISTS
OFFERS TO THE SUFFERING
HIS SERVICES AND
REMEDIES.

For more than twenty-five years DR.. J. New
ton Hathaway has made a speciality of Female
Diseases. During that time he has had among
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

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, 1900-12-09

Trying to keep rom worrvino i
what worries some people. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
NOTICE!

Cards of thanks, resolutions of respect and
obituary notices, other than those which tn
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 9TH
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, 1900-12-09

1t is probably called the gift ofspeech
because talk is cheap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

Lots of men who are short on sense
are long on dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II It fails to cure. E. w. Groves sis-
nature is on each box. CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09
s. LEWIS, Tailors.


Sutsmade byu short Fall samples.
Two thousand of the latest designs
Old clothes cleaned, pressd and almost made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

400 G9F e fit K9ensl5e and and *IO:OI
Pm. IOCilla. A M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-09

To above in Stock additional assortment
prices right.
The Furniture House Furnishing
which cannot be duplicated, call on
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24
BLUE GRASS CROP.

This crop is fine in Bourbon. Cur
rent price 40c, special sale 45c. We
were now in the vicinity of large
farms, from 200 to $500 acres.
For q few a few moments we rested
in the shade on the verandah of Mr..
Warren Rogers hume. His wife was
Miss Fannie Fitch well known in our
CITY.
The hospitable home of Will Young
was our abode for tue night--a charm
ing place for one who has been In
the sun and dust all day. We met
Mrs. Skinner who'will in Septembe
succeed Prof. Thomson at the College.
Her plans are not yet formulated.
We will later have something to say
regarding her work.
Ga Saturday we finished our pleas
ures in business. and conversation in
town.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24

two stores. He is a Republican
and is Deputy County Clerk of Es-
till county.
Another merchant whom we saw
for few seconds was Mr.. Smyth.
The day was hot. In company
with Mr.. Colvin we went to the
cave without our coats. A heavy
rain fell while we were away. When
Trimble returned he found that his
coat which he left hanging in the
store had been appropriated during
the storm and was too wet to
wear so he went to dinner without
his coat--something which never
occurs at home.
We forgive the stranger this
time, but threaten him with a
write-up if this occurs again.
We expect to come again and
will get other items.
To Be Continued.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24
New Red Cross Standard.

AS there has been ficing at ambu.
lance trains and hospitals in South
Africa it is suggeit,d that a red cross
standard be adobted by the nations
that will prevent such mistakes in the
future.
From any or everv point round the
wagon or tent bearing such stand
ard one red cross would always be
visible. II pivoted on a central sha t.
the triangular would, by free OF the
wind, present sharp edge To the
wind and thus would not tax h
tug tlst flag of ad q at liz would
do.
Further, in night excursions duriu :
an armistice, Il light nigh be carried
inside the frame with advantage.
The frame could be simply construct
cd TO fold up or collapse round the
shaft, so as to make il conveniently
portable.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24
how TO DRESS PROPERLY.
It is Easy for Women to do this if
the Proprieties are Observed.

For ball the essential quality of a
gown is its freshness. The only differ
ence between the dress at ball and
an informal dance is in the degree of
elegance.
For large dinners women reserve
their finest gowns. They are subject
to closer inspection and risk no de-
fscenents as at dances.
Gloves are removed at table and
resumed in drawing room or not, as
one pleases.
Dainty, disphsnous materials are
most becoming TO young faces.
Young girls make distinction in
their dress for little dinners 10y wear
ing lace or chiffon sleeves with their
fow-necked gowns.
A hostess shows good taste in dress
ing somewhat more simply than her
guests.
1t is a reversal of the proprieties
when mother dresses her daughters
in more expensive style than her.
self.
In the street elaborate dressing is
in bad taste.
For church womsn's dress, while
suitable to her station, should be so
inconspicuous as to prove no distrac-
ton to her fellow-worshipers, and
never suggest even by it's usefulness
that it has occupied her thoughts
overmuch.
A woman's appearance must sug-
gest that quality expressed in the
slang of the day as "wel grounded"
For driving and coaching we now
initiate the good sense and practical
utility of English women's dress. No
gauze parasols, no dainty furbelows,
bus garments that fear neither sun,
rain or dust.-July Ladies' Home
Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24
The Open Saloon.

The question of the open saloons in
our State is weighing upon the minds
and hearts OF The people as never be
fore. How TO close them is the burn
ing question. The method chosen by
the Church people is by vote OF the
citizens by Counties To accomplish this
we must have law authorizing such a
vote. Then the law must be enforced
when adopted. To this end this COM
mittee was organized and has been
actively at work now about Is months
The progress made has been remark
able. The question is now before the
people. Ministers and churches are
aroused. They played an important
part in the last campaign for the cleo.
ton of the Legislature. A safe work.
ing msjority in both Houses were
pledged to the passage of our bill.
lfsn extra session is called, the Gov
enor will be petitioned to mention the
amendment to the Local Option Law
as one OF the questions for cosidera
tlon.
Snail this work go forward or shall
it cesse2 Dr.. Young is the moving
power and it will GO forward il he is
kept in the field and other expenses
are met. He has the confidence OF
the people. He is in constant demand
to instruct and stir up the masses to a
tull sense of their duty. Party leaders
recognize his power. He cannot re
main in the field without suppol t.
Ou resources are falling for want OF
systematic organization. The Com
mittee have undertaken to manage
this part of the work that DR.. Young
may remain constantly upon the plat,
form.
The expenditure of little more
time and money a vigorous appeal
for higher type OF Christian citizen
ship and the victory is ours. Ken
lucky politics will be free from saloon
domination.
For the Committee,
j. j. RUCKER, Treas.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24

L. B. Stages. He is Superintend-
of both stores, at terminus of road,
and is book keeper. He is native
of Lewis county and is % years of
age. For two years he was book
keeper for w. j. Fell at Salt Lick.
He married Miss Myrtle, daughter
of R. B. Dickerson, of Salt Lick.
He came to this section about Jan.
lst., when this plant began opera
ton.
Executive ability and hustle are
essential for the carrying on of such
an enterprise. The plant consists
of lumber mill, two stave mills,
where the slaves are sawed in the
rough, and the factory at the juno
ton. Employment is now given
to about 500 men. The daily out
put at Ridgewood is about III, 900
slaves. The cylindrical knife
which gives the curved shape,
makes 1900 revolutions per minute.
We met w. f. Bedford, native
Of Ohio, who is foreman Of the
plant at this junction; also k. l..
Porter, Master Mechanic and Engi-
neer.
DR.. W. L. Banfield looks after
the sick and those injured connect
ed with the works. He is a native
of Boyd county. For years he
lived at Morehead, where he mar
ried the daughter of Judge James
f. Clark In 1884 he graduated at
the f. Nj. Institute at Cincinnati
and in 1900 at the Medical Dept.
of Vanderbilt. He located at
Ridgewood in May.
His salary is paid by the assess
ment plan-each married man pay
ing monthly 81 and the unmarried
so cents. Recently one of the en-
ployees had a II day siege of fe-
yer. His doctor bill was ST.. There
were most of the 300 who paid
their SOC and 81 and received no
treatment but like the thousands
of men who get caught in lotteries
and wheat and real estate specula-
tons, we hear but little of them.
At present D, c. Hall, of Powell,
is in charge of the black smith
shop.
We interviewed Sherman Rob
bins, of Donnelly, who is mer-
chant on Miller's Creek, nearby.
He handles general merchandise,
live stock and some lumber. Has
been in business 10 years and has
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-24
Are You
to
Clean


If so, you will want to paper one
or more rooms; and if you want
your money to go tue fartherest
and want nice room when done.
get your paper from US.
Then you will need some new
Window Blinds. We keep an ele-
giant line at right prices.
How about a new set of Dishes.
Your old set have served their time
and one Of our new porcelain sets
don't cost much and will brighten
your dining room. Come in and let
us show you some of our own i'm
portation.