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The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Iron and Steel Next Year.

All close observers in the iron and steel industry agree in saying that another prosperous year is assured. This is not merely theory. but the captains in tnls great industry are carrying it into concrete forms. Says The iron and Steel:
 "One of the most remarkable features of the business of today is the wide spread confidence that 1908 is to be anoth- CT year of unparalleled activity and pros perity. In all branches of the iron and steel industries manufacturers are pro- ceeding on the supposition that orders are to continue or to increase. They are accordingly adding a little here and there to their facilities, buying some needed machinery. taking on a few more men, making some desired improvements and contracting for their material on the same broad scale. And when the shrewd- ness of the average American business man is considered the sum total of this almost universal predisposition toward enlargement and expansion of trade car ries with it the weight of profound con viction. Representing, as it does the keenest business sense. it is a powerful argument in favor of continuance of robust activity. It would seem from the present temper of the trade that nothing less than an earthquake could shake it from it's aggressive and persistent climb ing tendencies
 The men of experience make invest ments looking to increased production ali may be sure they have orders ir
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
MRS. RoosEvsLr's SHOPPING.

New York Letter in the Pittsburg Dis
 patch
 The first lady of the land is in this city buying things for the White House Christi mas, Mrs. Roosevelt arrived in New York last night from Philadelphia. It is not known where she is staying, nor is it likely that information on that point will be divulged. It will probably take Mrs. Roosevelt several days to purchase Christi mas presents for the President and the Presidents boys and girls, to say nothing of presents for others to whom she pro- poses to be Santa Claus. Thor is great chance this week for women who have never seen the wife of the President to catch a glimpse of her, but those in the shopping district these days are so busy trying to secure 0 pick of the bargains that the probabilities are that she will go away unnoticed, which is just what she desires to do.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Jackson, by mistake was fired upon by his own men and mortally wounded, but lived eight days. During the night Hook CT reformed as best he could his shat tered and routed lines, and early the next morning Lee with Stuart in command of Jacksons corps renewed the attack and by 10 o'clock, Hooker, with what was left of his splendid army of 5000, was in full and flying retreat before what remained of the invincible little army of Northern Virginia.
 When Jackson was told that Lee had won the victory, he sent him a not of congratulations, and here is what Colonel Marshall of Lees staff says of the note and of Lees reply: At the moment when the transports of his Gee's) victorious troops were drowning the roar of battle with acclamations. a note was brought to him from General Jackson. It was brought to General Lee as he sat on his horse near the Charlottesville house. and unable to open it with his gauntleted hands, he passed it to me with instruc- tions to read it to him. The note made no mention of the wound that General Jackson had received, but congratulated General Lee upon the great victory.
 T shall never forget the look of pain and anguish that passed over his face as he listened. With voice broken with emotion, he bade me say to General Jack son that the victory was his and that congratulations were due to him. I do not know how others may regard this inci- dent, but for myself as I gave expres- sion to the thoughts of the exalted mind. l forgot the genius that had won the day in my reverence for the generosity that refused the glcry."
 Tt was Jackson who made the loop at Charlottesville, and his chief gave him the glory of the victory. It was Sehley who made the loop and won the victory at Santiago, but his chief claim ed the glory and discredited the loop It was schley who delivered the chief blows that destroyed the Spanish squad ron, but he is denied the victory. It was Jackson. the uAunderbolt of war, who hurled the first Tightening that struck, maimcd mansled Hooker's army and it was Lee who completed the victory so brilliantly begun by Jackson. The admir- ing and reverential subordinate gave the credit to his honored chief who with his accustomed justice and magnanimity, not only refused tho proffered laurel, but promptly returned it to decorate for the last time the pallid brow of his dying lieutenant.
 Jackson claimed the victory for Lee, but Lee claimed and established it for Jackson. But these majestic and match less men were not fighting for glory o- conquest but for the freedom and inde- pendence of their stricken country. Be- sides. there is but one Lee and but one Jackson. God bless thcmi se.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
AT TIMES THE LEADER.

Washington Correspondent of Nashville
 Banner.
 The appointment of Representative Un- derwood of the Birmingham, Ala, dis trict as 0 member of the House Com mittee on Rules attracts considerable attention because hr. Underwood is not very old member and older Democrats were ambitious for the place. The fact that Mr. Underwood is to lose his place make room for a Republican was prob ably the reason for the distinction shown him by the Speaker; then, too his capa- city and his former position as Demo- cratic whip gave him precedence. The appointment makes Underwood vice. leader of the Democrats
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Export Business Improving.

"The export business between this country and Mexico is developing at a wonderful rate," said R. G. Mallett, ex- port commission merchant of Mobile, at the Hlllman last night. Three years ago Mobile would send out about three boxes of soda cn tho boats running be- tween Mobile and Mexico. Now they have two ships making two trips a month, which are always heavily loaded. The ships are operated by the Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Steamship Company. and run between Mobile and Progresso, Yuca- tan and Mobile and Coatzcconalcas, stato of Vera Cruz.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Because death is quiet we all want ex- citement. long story always seems shorter if you are telling it yourself Usually being bored is being with peo- pie who are better than you like to have them. Being in love is different to all those
 who are in. but being out of love is the same to everybody.
 The man who is mostlikely to succeed
 is the man who puts up the best front |-whcn failure threatens him.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
About Persons.

L. L. Tomlinson of Louisville is regis tered at the Florence.
 John II. McMath of Montevallo is at the Florence.
 w. c. Smith of Selma is at the Flor ence.
 J. l.. Carter, a prominent citizen of Nashville, is at the Florence.
 J. P. Langley of Philadelphia Is reg istered at the Florence.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The Picking Gazette was established eighteen hundred years ago, and it is tired of celebrating centennial ami versaries, unless advertising is extra good.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Baseball is getting it's wind again now that football has subsided. The teams of next year are to be some thing wonderful, and Birmingham is keeping up with the procession.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Diss de Bar has emigrated and a law should be speedily passed that will prevent this angel of light and ducats from changing her mind and residence.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Annapolis plays better on the wate
WHY WE JUMP so MUCH.
the Selma Times

From the Selma Times.
 "montgomery on a busy bay is rest ful and Sunday-lilxe to a Birmingham man." says the Age-Herald. Probably because the Birmingham man at home is always on the jump to keep ahead of the police.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

It takes, said Maine lumberman recently, an acre of ground to furnish the wood needed in a Sunday edition of New York newspaper-and there are several of them.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

It Is a cold day when warship is not launched somewhere in this world. Uncle Sam has just slid the Florida into the brine.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Genial Sol Smith Russell will never delight another audience, but all hope that he has many years of comfort be- fore him.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Queen Alexandra, whom Tennyson welcomed from over the sea, has just celebrated her 57th birthday ami versary.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The Butler episode in London goes to show that the usually staid English man is becoming Frenchifed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Excursions to the Charleston Expo sition will soon be brought to public attention by the railroads.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Senator Hanna not only sheds tears, but he has also shed s5.000. which is to go towards Mckinley monument.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

It will cost Yale University $1o,OO0 to set up its new dinosour, it is so huge. Fortunately it is dead.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

Compulsory arbitration would spoil half the fun that annually bobs up in South American republics.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
THE LESSON OF THE wATER.MILL

By Sarah Doudney. Listen to the water-mill,
 Through the livelong day; How the clicking of its wheel Wears the hours away; Languidly the autumn wind Stire the forest leaves, From the field the reapers sing, Binding up their sheaves; And a proverb haunts my mind, As spell is cast ''4ae mill cannot grind with the water
 that Is past Autumn winds revive no more Leaves that once are shed, And the sickle cannot reap Corn once gathered; Flows the ruffed streamlet on, Tranquil. deep, and still, Never gliding back again
 To the water-mill; Truly speaks the proverb old, Wit. a meaning vast ''The mill cannot grind with the water
 that is past. Take the lesson to myself. True and loving heart; Golden years are fleeting by, Youth will soon depart; Learn to make the most of life Lose no happy day; Time will never bring thee back Chances swept away; Leave no tender word unsaid, Love while love shall last; "The mill cannot grind with the water
 that Is past. Oh, the wasted hours of life That have drifted by! Oh. the god that might have been, Lost, without sigh. Love that we might once have saved By single word, Thoughts conceived, but never penn'd, Perishing unheard: Take the lesson to they heart, Take, and hold 1t fast; ''The mill cannot grind with the water
 that is past"
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

It has evolved a scheme from its inner consciousness by virtue of which a member will cut off for every 35,000 disfranchised voters. thus bringing the representation down to these figures:
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The purple necktie of John Wesley Gaines is again feature of the Wash ington landscape.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

All favor reform within the other party, even the nti-ratifcationists.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The spirit of Tom Reed still hovers over the House he once governed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The early birds are not so numerous this year where Christmas goods are sold
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

West Points quarterback ranks higher now than lieutenant general.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The color line was drawn against Queen Lilioukalina in New York hotels.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

The Pennsylvania Railroad is buying up New York City on the installment plan.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

England's Boer war now promises to be a billion-dollar affair.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

not iduncneu somewhere III tnlS HOtiu. Uncle Sam has just slid the Florida into the brine.
 Genial Sol Smith Russell will never delight another audience, but all hope that he has many years of comfort be- fore him.
 Queen Alexandra, whom Tennyson welcomed from over the sea, has just celebrated her 57th birthday ami versary.
 The Butler episode in London goes to show that the usually staid English man is becoming Frenchified.
  It will cost Yale University $1o,OO0 to set up it's new dinosour, it is so huge. Fortunately it is dead. Excursions to the Charleston Expo sition will soon be brought to public attention by the railroads.
 --.s-- Compulsory arbitration would spoil half the fun that annually bobs up in South American republics.
  The purple necktie of John Wesley Gaines is again feature of the Wash ington landscape.
  The Pennsylvania Railroad is buying up New York City on the installment plan.
 The early birds are not so numerous this year where Christmas goods are sold.
 
 The color line was drawn against Queen Lilioukalina in New York hotels. West Points quarterback ranks higher now than lieutenant general.
  All favor reform within the other party, even the anti-ratidcationists. The spirit of Tom Reed still hovers over the House he once governed.
  England's Boer war now promises to be billion-dollar affair.
 
 Annapolis plays better on the water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
DEATH OF CAPTAIN
CLECC is SUDDEN,
Stricken With Apoplexy While he
Slept.
a TERRIBLE SHOCK TO FRIENDS.
Retiring In Excellent Health the
Thread of Life Is Snapped Without
Warning-A Useful Citizen Gone
The Funeral Services Here.

Captain Perry @. Clegg died of
apoplexy at o'clock yesterday morn
lug at his plantation in Dooly county.
The stroke came suddenly upon him
) he lay asleep in bed, and life was
wellnigh extinct when a servant en-
tered the room to call him to breakfast
ct that hour.
The announcement of the death of
Capt. CIegg was a terrible shock to
his family and friends here.
Tuesday afternoon Captain Clegg,
apparently in his usual good health,
went to his plantation in Dooly, ex-
pecting to be gone butt day or two,
returning here yesterday morning.
He retired early Wednesday night,
remarking to his superintendent that
he was "going home in the morning"
When the servant called him yesterday
and received no reply the room was
entered and Mr.. Clegg was found in
dying condition.
Three physicians were summoned
from Cordele, and the opinion ex pres
sed was that death had resulted from
apoplexy.
It was indeed great shock to his de-
voted family and friends.
For many years Capt. OIegg has
been prominently identified with the
commercial interests of this city and
section of the state. A man of great
business scumen and force, he success
fully conducted many commercial en-
terprises IN recent years.
He was a native of Walton county
but began his business career in Haw-
kInsville, where he conducted large
wholesale house.
In 1888 he came TO Americus, and
since that time has been identified
with large industries here and in this
immediate section. He was a leading
spirit in the building of the s. A. & M.
Railway and various manufacturing
enterprises here.
In all of these he entered with all his
characteristic energy.
Never was there more devoted hus-
band and father, and to the strick en-
wife, sons and daughters the deepest
sympathy of many friends is extended.
For them he lived and toiled. They
were his jewels, priced above all else
that earth contained.
Captain Clegg had but recently
passed his 55th year.
The body was brought to his home
here Yesterday afternoon. The flu
neral arrangements are not vet an
nounced, but it will probably occur
some time tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
MR.. WRIGHT TO COME MONDAY.
Greatest Play of the Season Is
Promised.

'Ihe Wrong Mr.. Wright" which
will be presented at the theatre Mon
day evening, is Broadhurst's, and in
his funniest vein, and the people of the
play, Seymour Sites, the arrested en-
ployer; Henrietta Oliver, the lady de-
tective; the English "Iady killer
Lord Brazenface, and all the rest of
them, are characters that only Broad
hurst could draw successfully. This
amusing comedy will be headed by
that clever young comedian, Mr.. John
Allison, whom the patrons of the thea
tire will doubtless remember as the
quickwitted drummer, Jones, in what
Happened to JONES'" produced here
SEINE two seasons ago. "The Wrong
Mr.. Wright was Roland Reeds most
famous success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
Ladies' Jackets.

who have stock If Jackets pronounce It as
Of the best stocks shown In Amerius Th sales
fully demonstrate that since have been in
business have sold many. The goods made right,
the styles right the fit al, and last but rot least
the prices right Every in Amecus who wishes
jacket for herself daughter will time and money
by coming here and what to be had in this
partme1t If you look elsewhere you will be come
back here for there Amecus equally ours in
variety and style.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
WILL CHARGE ON BATTLEFIELD
Great Event Is Proposed For the
Holiday Afternoon at Military Par
ade Ground. Will Organize Drum
and Bugle Corps.

The rattle of musketry will be min
gled with the peaceful chime of Christ
mas bells in Americas. A big battle
will be fought, though it will be q
bloodless one and waged for the pleas
ure it will afford hundreds of spec
tators.
The Light Infantry will march to
victory, and defeat, on that dav.
And thousands of sight-seers will go
out to Lection Park to enjoy the min.
ic warfare. The ''battle" will be des-
perateiy fought throughout.
1t was first determined to have the
sham fight on Thanksgiving afternoon
but the absence of many of the Light
Infantrymen rendered a postponement
necessary. But all arrangements for a
christmas fight" are made.
The company is large one already
and, no doubt, will use q number of
recruits for this occasion.
Two thousand rounds of ammuni-
tion will be used, and the cracking OF
rifles, the bayonet charge and the huz-
zahs of the multitude will render the
spectacle quite realistic. The A. e. L
has been in sham battles oftimes al.
ready.
Much interest would be added to the
occasion if company from one of the
noorhv hOunQ u0uI5 oonopt an invita-
ton to take part in the fight.
The Light Infantry is organizing q
drum and bugle corps, and in short
time will step to more inspiring
strains. Great interest lis taken in
company affairs now and the ranks are
being constantly augmented.
But just at present the sham battle
is the event of greatest interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06

Bargains in You know what
Mems Wear we use that
word bargain.
If you don't know, this is a
good chance to find out.
Mems Jersey fleeced lined I'm
dershirts and Drawers to match,
extra heavy good quality, regular
price CSC; this week at 49c each.
90 Dozen Mems Night Shirts,
made of good cotton, extra long,
nicely embroidered down front;
regular price 75c; this week at soc.
100 Dozen Mems fast black and
tan Socks, all sizes; regular price
15c; this week at 10c.
80 Dozen Mems Jersey Knit
Gloves, feeced lined, in black and
brown; worth soc; this week at 25c.
so Dozen Mems Work Shirts,
good heavy quality, fast cOlors, all
sizes; worth 75c and 81, this week
at SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know L would long ago have been
in my grVe-' gt.,s Ms. s. Fl. New
som. of Decatur, Ala, 'if it had not
been for Electric BItters. For three
years / suffered untold agony from the
worst forms of Indigestion, Water
brash, Stomach and Bowel dyspepsia.
But this ex 1ellent medicine did mo a
world of good. Since u-ing it ] can
eat heartily and have gained 30 pounds"
For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite,
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are a positive, gnaran-
teed cure. Only SOC at Eldridge's drug
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
DROPPED OFF A DOZEN POINTS.
stifening Is Taken Out of Cotton
Market.

Some little surprise was expressed
yesterday at the UNEXPECTED turn OF
the cotton market, sharp decline fol-
lowing the balloonIng schedule in
augurated Tuesday on the Bureau es-
innate. Gradually the contract mar
ket receied yesterday, point by point,
until at the close January had got be-
low the eight cent notch again and
was ''barely steady" at 1896. This was
loss of dozen points from the fig
ures of the day previous. Some OF
the cotton men here are inclined to
belteYe the market will go even lower.
Fine spot cotton sold here yesterday
at Is cents, the highest point reached
in many weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
CIRCUS DEL 1GHrs THE CROWDS.
Performances Here Yesterday Were
Excellent

Despite the very unpropitious wealth
er yesterday quite large crowd at
tended both the performances of the
Harris Nickel Plate Shows, and was
highly pleased. But for the rain in
the afternoon the attendance would
have been very large, as everyone
knew that the Harris Shows rank
with the best Since it came last to
Americas a number of new and ex-
cellent features have been added, MAX
ing the ''Nickel Plate shine even
brighter than ever. The street par
ade yesterday morning even surprised
those who had seen the show before,
while the splendid programme in the
afternoon and at night stamped the
Harris Nickel Plate Shows more than
ever first class attraction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
Blankets.

Blankets need first of all to be warm, but mor9 de-
mands also that they be both pleasant smell and
Only sceness woos carded to the pleasant fluff, warmth
used IN the making of the blankets show Of course
not all the blankets all wo cotton is better for the
warp In some OF the cheaper grades.
We particularly anxious for you to see the blankets
offer at 81 So 81 co. 81 So So So 5o a. S. So so and
and upwards to $l2 SO par.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
Purify The Blood,

By taking the old reliable Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b.; cures ulcers,
scroiola, eczema, pimples, itching skin,
aching bones, boIls, carbuncles. If
you are all run down take B. B. B, It
will give life, vigor and strength to the
blood. B. B. B. makes the blood pure
and rich. Druggists, 81. Trial treat
ment free, by writing Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
BUSHELS OF R1PENING PECANs.
Resident OF Sumter Raises Them
successfully.

Successfully.
Mr.. D. B. Faust is one of Sumter's
sterling citizens who years ago fore
saw the value of the pecan and planted
a small grove at his pleasant country
home west of Americus. Mr.. Faust
was in the city yesterday, and in pay
ing his subscription to the Times-Re-
corder to 1903 struck upon the subject
of pecans. His trees bore a fine crop
this year, and he has for sale at home
many bushels of these nuts. They are
very large and of richest flavor, and
Mr. Faust will bring load of them to
market next week. Another evidence
of his thrift, and likewise of the pos.
sibllities of Sumter county soil, is
very good crop of oranges grown by
Mr.. Faust this year. Besides growing
pecans and oranges, Mr.. Faust raises
every thing at home that is required for
his farm and table.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06

While in New York we selected the
most beautiful line of goods, especial
ly suited for Christmas gifts, ever
brought to Americas. We shall call
your attention to them through the
columns of the Times Recorder, but
they must be seen to be appreciated,
and trust all will favor us by looking
them over whether wishing to pur-
chase or not.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
1911 IF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06

Editor Lynch of daily POST Phil
lipsbnrg, N. j., has tested the merits
of FoleY's Honey and Tar with this
result: 81 have used a great many pat
emit remedies in my family for coughs
and colds, and can honestly say your
Honey and Tar is the best thing of the
kind have ever used and cannot say
too much in praise of it." John r.
Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-06
TIE MODERN MOT HER.

Has found that her little ones are
improved more by the pleasant Syrup
of Figs, when in need of the laxative
effect of gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs, Is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.