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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
a Card of Thanks.

I desire to extend my thanks to my
friends and others who assisted in the
removal of the furniture and effects
from my residence during the fire there
recently, as by their efforts great por-
ton of it was removed in safety and
escaped destruction. Respectfully.
THORNTON WHEATLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

There is always danger in using coun-
terfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
the original is safe and ertain cure for
piles, it is a soothing and healing salve
for sores and all skin diseases. w. A,
Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
HERMAN PROVES a FAvORITE
Great Illusionist Presents an Excel
lent Bill Here

The great and only Herman ap-
peared IN his matchless exhibition of
magic at Glover's opera house last
night, and, as it was to be expected,
highly entertained his audience with
wonderful feats of illusion and leger-
domain, Herman is the greatest li7-
ing artist in his profession, and last
nights exhibition made him more than
ever a favorite in Americas. The mu-
s1caI features of the Noses were in
deed excellent, the quintette perform
ing on various instruments, and al
together the entertainment was first
class and highly enjoyable,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

The safest and best "cold cure" any
where happens to be made in Ameri-
Gus, Ga. Price only 1Oc. Made by
If DAVENPORT DRUG Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

For a clear complexion, bright spark
ling eye and vigorous digestion, take
PRICK1Y ASH BITTERs. It puts the
system in perfect order. DIR. E. j,
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
Special Inducements

Will be offered on everything If Mems, Youths and
Chldrens Clothing, Ladies' Taor-Made Suits Jackets
and Skirts, Carpets, Rugs and Curtains Mems Women's
and Chidren's Shoes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
CAPITAL CIRCUS rs PROMISED
In Appearance of Rhoda- Royal Show
Tuesday.

The Rhoda-Royal Circus will pitch
it's tents on the lot opposite the Wind
sor Hotel next Tuesday for two excel
lent performances at popular prices.
The show comes well recommended,
and many fine features of the sawdust
arena will be presented in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

The family that keeps on hand and
uses occasionally the celebrat ed PICK
1Y ASH BITTERs is always a well-regu-
lated family. DR.. E. J. EIdridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

Justice is supposed to be blind, but
she often sees money IN an extended
hand,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
Reduced Rates Via Seaboard Air Line
Railway.

Railway.
On account of the Inaugural cere-
monies at Washington, D. G. March
4th. The Seaboard Air Line Railway
will sell tickets at one fare for the
round trip.
Tickets on sale March 1st End and
Bird, good returning until March 9th.
For any information as to rates, seized
ules, tickets etc. call on the Seaboard
Air Line Railway agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

The man who is able to keep his
mouth shut has knack of appearing
wise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
Loans 5 Per Cent.

Choice city loans made at per cent.
interest, G. r. Ellis, Amerlcus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

Happiness is the.lnterest we receive
on our charitable Investment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

It is probably called the gift of speech
because talk is cheap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
For Sale.

5000 old newspapers, 20 cents pei
hundred, at this office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

According to the merchants creed
the best book is profitable ledger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

Experience is the pay man gets for
making fool of himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27

Honesty is a policy on which anyone
can afford to pay premisum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
For the Sick.

The doctor can do you no good
unless his prescriptions are proper
ly put up from reliable ingredients
That's where we render invalu-
able aid to the doctor. We COM
pound prescriptions as they should
be.
And we handle the best of pro-
prietary medicines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
House For Rem.

Two story residence, No. 807 Lee
street; close in. Apply to T. J. Stall
lings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-27
While

Been large sinceswe began closing out sale in De-
cember still have large stock goods hand in fact
complete line of Clothing Shoes, Hats Underwear ETC.,
and also some splendid things Dry Goods that we will
continue sell until closed out. You must surely
and u.s. and prices before buying elsewhere for
will you from 80 to so per cent every purchase
We exactly what say and these goods must 60
We are going to leave Mr.. T. B. Westbroo in charge
after first of February and he going close out the stock
for us. When sell you article 1t Is represented
Come buy your goods from long have any, and
you will buy them for less than anyone else will sell YOU
Very respectfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
DIR. PEARSON GIVES
RULES TO GOVERN LIFE,

Many theories In regard to the art of
prolonging life beyond the scripniral al
lotment OF three score and ten have re-
Gently been advanced by old-timers of
100 or thereabouts whose remarkable
longevity permitted them 10 witness the
dawn of the 10Th century after having be-
held most. II not all, OF the wonders OF
the century now departed.
A few of these wonderful old folks
with plans all their own for staying 100
years on earth actually lived I'm three CEN
turtles. having witnessed the end of the
18th, the whole of the 18th. and the be-
ginning OF the 10th.
But for all this, no firmly established
rule OF longevity has been figured out for
the guidance of mankind generally The
ories of longevity seem 20 be about as
plentiful as blackberries in June. and as
various as the individuals who invented
them.
The Individual theories, of course. have
"a certain practical value. for each person
has proved his rules for longevity TO
have been successful In one case at least.
DIR. PEARsoNs' RULES OF LIFE
DIR. u. X. Pearsons of Chicago, who
within the last few years has given away
millions OF dollars for the aid and en-
dowment OF small colleges in various
parts OF this country. especially in the
West, recently told how man could
live TO be 100.
II was on the occasion of the celebra-
tion of his soth birthday at his home in
IIinsdale. suburb OF Chicago. that he
gave out these rules for longevity:
mo pies or cakes; no pains or aches
Most men dig their graves with their
teeth.
''If you overwork your liver II viii soon
tell on your brain.
Live like a farmer and you will live
like a prince
''Men can live ten days without eating;
they can't do without pure air for five
minutes.
Don't get angry and don't get excited
every time you fret you lose minute OF
life.
Let a man abuse his stomach. and he'll
get fidgety, cross 10 his family, and 60 20
the devil
Doctors say don't sleep on fun stom-
ach: take my after-dinner nap just the
same. and I'm 80 years old. You can't
believe all the doctors say.
IL cured a man once by telling him he
was y dampholl for imagining that he had
q dozen ailments.
"If you catch cold lose yeur auinine
and eat an onion.
Give away your money; It's exhilarat-
ing and tends to longevity.
''The idea OF giving while one u alive
win become epidemic as soon as men dis
cover what fun II Is
When Ex-Governor Bradbury Of Maine
vas almost century old and still hale
and hearty he was asked II he had always
eniovcd such robust health NO" said
ne. when 7 was a young man ] had 20
leave college because of iil heaith. and
nv disease was thought To be incuraole.
"Wen, governor. said the inquirer
you must have had valuable experience
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
TURKEY DINNER.
Olive Branch Lodge, |. 0. 0, F.,
Observes 26th Anniversary.

In celebration OF their 26th anniversary,
the members OF Olive Branch Lodge, NO.
81. odd Fellows, last evening gave tur-
key dinner 10 large number OF guests
I'm their rooms at 81 Weybosset street
B. y burbank. secretary OF the lodge
and chairman OF the reception committee,
presided re spoke OF the pleasure II
gave him 10 welcome, IN behali OF tie
lodge the members and their friends TO
the plcasur of the evening.
After the dinner. Noble Grand ;. g.
Lowry, Past Grand Potter ana Dlstrict
Deputy Ralph Mayor spoke.
Prof Charles Walker OF Salem gave
some dissolving views during the evening
and there Was a musical program as foi-
lows Piano solo, Miss Archibald; man
doln aud banjo duet, piccolo and piano
solos ~ Woodward; plano solo, Miss
Hicks: vocal solo, Miss Archibald; song.
Mrs Charles Poole.
The committee for the evening was: II.
n Burbank, Rev. Il. ~, Roscoe and
James TNrel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
SP00NER BILL.
FedsraI Party In Philippines Dc.
siTes Its Passage by Congress

Manila, Jan. - 25-sNecutlvc commix 4 &c
Of the Federal party has filed a petition
requesting the Philippines commission TO
urge upon President Mckinley that the
passage OF the Spooner hin by Congress
H. sn urgent uecrsHtv foy tho reason.
that the progress ot The 1rchlpelngo de-.
mands IN authority whi.n can lcgtslste
and control the Incorporation ~ concerns
regulate mining claims. disfoso Of public
lands aud perform other functions p,'
vested IN either the military or iCglgla-
tive aWhorities.
The petitioners state that the lime ~
ripe FOR "A general i.ll VoVsrnmont The
establishment Of which will win over
tnosf fevoriug the insurrectlon, while al
the same time 10 viii enCo rage the na
stiYos ~ subscribe themselves In favor OF
o. settled GOV rmcut Ia the plilir, b.sS.
under American soVercignty. Therefore
empowers President Mckinney in his dis-
rrelio. Co declare The insprrsc'iIn ended
and tu establish q ciNll government bee ths
Islands he passed. hf tie rrrsrrt ''u-
grvsg
The members 20 the commission ~ rhils
ieNrvus that . fuii quots OF trooss sbsll
continue here. also retenlmsIt thf pass
axe 81 tbs SpO0usr I'll
Ihs cfrioiaig of The Msnus ClsrngeF 81
tnslT intention ~ gaptlng = ftasid. "a
Mckinley 90 the fatIe effect
nii seton to INFORM mUa@rs that the
pnrfs IN ne souhcru Islands vi nut
Hr CLOS ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25

Of gown which cost only $3.50.
Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Topping. her
daughter To whom the dress given,
assert that the gown was mistit and
ask that the tailors be forced 10 pay
back its cost
Teller * Co. on the other hand. con
tend that the gown Was purchased TO be
worn while Mrs. Topping was the guest
or the Duchess OF Manchester, and that II
was weeks later. they declare. that any
complaint was made. Al that time the
firm placed similar gowns in their win
dow marked down 10 SIS. They claim that
this caused the dissatisfaction, and that
the suit was caused by their refusal TO
return the difference I'm price TO Mrs.
Zimmerman.
They directed their lawyers To fight the
case.f and To insist upon Mrs. Topping
trying on the dress I'm court They also
want the Duchess OF Manchester called.
i'm the expectation OF proving that the
dress had been worn I'm her presence. and
WAS thought 10 be properly made. The
case is on the calendar for Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
NEWELL s. GILr1ORE
MAKE ASSIGNMENT.
Paris House Suffers by Poor Sales
and Pressing CreditOrs--The Out
look for Retail Houses.

The evolution OF Westminster street
continues and the end is as plainly dis
cernible as the nose Oh mans face
nh the retail business will be concentrat-
ed in the department stores.
Three decades ago. when Westminster
street was lighted by the sickly raring
flame of the gas lamp. that form OF illum-
ination being the best Ia was then con-
sidered. chat human skill and ingenuity
could devise and invent. few merchants
thought IL of any use 10 attempt 10 do
business above Dorrance street
All the retail dry goods houses were
located between Dorrancc and Exchange
streets. There were a few small stores
above these, such as Perrin's. where
books were sold Barstow's carpet store,
one or two confectioners did business ana
here and there was a taiior's shop.
With the advent OF the Boston Store.
SO called. came the new order OF things.
The seed of the department store was
sown and IL has produced crop OF great
magnitude.
The roots OF the plant have extended.
their ramificatiops have caused them 20
absorb first one then another OF the lit
Tie fellows until all are gone and the few
that are more pretentious are feeling the
As went Cheapsde. as North Main
street so Is going fast lower Westminster
street, and "A remarkable proof OF this
assertion Is that Arnold n sullivan. OF
North Main street, among the last To take
a store on lower Westminster street. as
Arnold. Sullivan a. Henley. IL the last
10 desert lower Westminster street and
as Sullivan n Henley. in "a few days will
he located az near the corner OF Dorrance
and Westminster streets AZ the house can
SURVIVAL OF THE FITrEsT.
In this onward rush. this concentration
OF business, IL has been wholly a ques-
lion OF the survival of the fttest.
Those who were not doing business on
ahead OF modern business methods. have
been pushed To- the wall. swept aside,
crowded out and other than in the MEM
ories of the oldest Inhabitants, they exist
not.
The question OF the survival of the fit
Those who have come the nearest To soly-
ing the problem are those who have used
the printers ink and used 10 JIdiciously.
They have not wasted money In dis
tributing hand-bills I'm back areas and on
the vacant lots I'm suburbs. Ia furnish
fuel for kindling fires and food for the
festive goat
The more concentrated the retail busi-
ness becomes the harder the night must
be.
How many OF the houses doing business
here today are prepared 10 continue the
fight2 Are they going 10 keep on I'm their
old ruts, trusting that people Will blum
der into their stores and ferret out good
things at bargain prices, or are they
going TO let the shopping public know
by way of plain. straight forward ad-
vertising what wares they have to sell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25

The inquest into the death Of James v.
Fish, the deputy sheriff who was fatally
shot at the Jim Arnold road-house at
was begun by Coroner Eugene II, Lin
coin late yesterday afternoon al his Of
flee, So Westminster street.
James II. Arnold. proprietor OF the road
house where the shooting occurred, and
Mrs. Lillian Shaw, one of the inmates,
we're the two witnesses examined.
Arnolds testimony revealed no further
facts than those with which the readers
OF The News are already conversant and,
although he was on the rack for two
hours and a half he did not depart from
the story told 10 the newspaper men and
Dr. Mack shortly after the shooting.
Mrs. Lillian Shaw, despite occasional
lapse of memory, corroborated Arnold In
every detail.
When Arnold took the stand the coro-
ner's little office was hlcd by an interest
ed crowd OF spectators the major part
Of whom are residents of West Green
wich Coventry and Crompton.
In answer 20 the question how long no
had known Fish, Arnold stated that he
was introduced to him at the Kent Coun-
ty fair last September and that he had
said Fish arrived at his house on the
Sunday OF the fatality at about o'clock
accompanied by n man named Pollitt
They both came into the house and sat
down I'm the barroom.
Fish apparently had been drinking. and
he said he had been out all night and
had pretty tough time OF 1t.
Soon after Fish arrived three other men
came I'm from the pier. Mr.. Skelly
st.t. haY
they had several drinks and then went
away.
Fred Bnbcock. who had been I'm the
house since the night before. came down
stairs and had several drinks with Fish.
Fish had few more drinks and was then
pretty much intoxicated. lie and Mrs.
swan and Babcock aud a girl named
Mabel Bird. went into the entry and
while there some trouble arose. When
Fish came out Of the hall he sah that he
had no right 20 mix i'm with them tmcan-
ing Babcock and Mabel Bird.
Babcock then left tho house and started
10 Get into his buggy when Fish ran after
him pulled him 90 the ground and struck
I him Babc0ck wrcnChed himself away
Tish caught Bsbcock and struck him
two or three times Babcock got away
and Fish again pursued him. Catching
him Fish threw him To- the grolnd aud
hi him several times. Fish then went In
q, The house.
Taking OF his coat De sat down IN the
bar room. then suddenly ne pulled hls
revolver from has hlp pocket and threw
81 on a vacant chair eSclaiming. "Thets
the hoy that does the. work,
lie spoke ~ some ttoublc he had over
az Natick about shooting . man
Don't. Jim, i'Or Code sake pat thet ~"
Arnold became alarmed and salt;
Fish then got up and said There 10 no
danger. this is one ~ those safsty Fnd
TIL show YOU ard with that he took
the revolver up and placed 81 sseinsi hi
stomach .atinl 'it won eu ~
u had his fh1mb on filr triygfr and
it went ~ Arir,ti .hia a. ,1ll1 snl-n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
SAY DEPUTY FISH
CAUSEDHISOWNDEATH
James II. Arnold and Mrs. Lillian
Shaw Testify at Coroner LirCOln's
Inquest Into Shooting.

the odor OF scOrched wooden.
Fish then went into the yard with his
revolver and bending over fired two shots
into the ground, Coming back into the
house, he said. Jim. for Gods sake, L
have done IL. ! have done it,
I'm trying to sit down on chair he
slipped and fell on all fours, partly on his
side. He was then gasping for air so he
was led 10 the steps outside where he sat
down.
In the meantime q couch was brought
and Fish was placed on ~.
When the doctor arrived Fish was ex-
amined and the doctor Immediately rec
commended his being taken home. so a
team was procured and Fish was carried
away.
This concluded Arnolds testimony. Ar
mold was excused and Mrs. Shaw WAS
called. Her testimony revealed no new
facts and corroborated in detail all the
salient points OF Arnold's examination
After being subjected To Coroner Lin
coins careful questioning for an hour
and a. half Mrs. Shaw was excused and
the first days session came to an end
The inquest was resumed az 2:30 O'Clock
today, when Hattie Luther. who was
present in the house at the time OF the
shooting. and Bonnie Harrington. small
boy. who lives at the house testified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
Duke of rlanchester's Bride rIay
Testify in Her Aunt's Suit
Against a DreSsmaker.

New York. Jan. 25.-Should the Ouch
ess OF Manchester visit this city before
the suit of Zimmerman against Teller a
Co. for the cost Of a gown, alleged TO
have been n misGt, is determined she IL
liable 20 be served with summons "a
appear as a witness in the Tenth district
municipal court
Daniel Blumenthal, the attorney for
Teller & Co. said yesterday that be
would serve summons upon the duchess II
he could find her within the jurisdiction
Of the court. He represents the defend
ants. who conduct a ladies tailoring es-
tablishment. and who have been sued by
Mrs. Otilda Zimmerman. an aunt OF the
duchess.
John j. Nause. counsel for Mrs. Zim-
norman, says that the Duchess OF Man
chester knows nothing about the case,
and that It would be an outrage To- drag
her into court I'M matter that simply
involves the question OF the NJ or misft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25

In getting and keeping we'll. What would
You advise to insure longevity"
TO get an incurable ailment I'm your
youth, replied the ex-governor, smiling.
and nurse IL until your death"
SOME HARDY OLD CHAPS.
John Overton OF Long Beach. Cal. was
lO3 when he voted for Mckinley at the
last presidential election. He was then
a hale. hearty little man. so well pre-
served that his face was free from wrin-
kles. save for crows feet. and with a
good shock of yellow hair that would
never turn gray
He spent most of his life on farms In
the middle West. but quit on his Tooth
birthday and went TO California to enjoy
the evening of life In a mllder climate.
James j. Cavanagh OF Watertown
Mass, was 10 last Christmas. His fam
lily said II was proof of his "unimpeach-
able nature" that he had lived TO be so
old
Captain Jonathan "A Norton OF Lee.
Mass, was 10i when he passed away, i'm
December. His lifelong hobby was per-
petual motion, and IL was said TO be the
constant employment of his mind along
this line OF thought that had a tendency
to bless him with perpetual years.
John Laing, a Chicagoan, celebrate ted his
Tooth birthday in December attributing
his long life 10 his hardy Scottish an
cestry.
Barney Morris. Brooklyn's oldest resi-
dent, is still enjoying life and good health
at 10a. and still works for a living as "A
city employe in Prospect Park. IL rs said
there never was a more contented cheer
full man, and therein may be found the
secret of long life, with him most likely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-25
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.

To move this stock the house adver-
tised $1,000 clearance sale.
This caused some OF the creditors TO
become anxious and they pressed for set
Elements.
Attachments were i'm the air. and TO
avoid them and 10 give equal protection
10 all the creditors of the house an as
signment was made
The liabilities and assets are said TO
offset each other. and they are estimated
10 be close To 100000
The Paris House was established many
years ago by t. ID. Newell. In 1850 IL be-
came l.. n. Newell & Son. In October.
1897, MIR. Gilmore was admitted. and the
name OF the company became t. ID.
Newell, Son * Co.
The net loss was not large on account
Of the fire, II IL thought. as the insurance
was something between S70eo and $SO. OO0.
Mr.. Gilmore before joining the company
was manager for OGorman's dry goods
store, and previous to that he held an
important position with the Shepard COM
pany.
Mr.. Gilmore seemed hopeful about the
future OF the house, but ne could not be
persuaded 10 say whether he thought the
present firm would continue in the busi-
ness