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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-09-22

A wise man counts his checks before
they are cashed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-09-22
Reward For Lost Glasses.

Lost on street yesterday, pair gold
spectacles in case. Finder return to
this office and get reward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-09-22

Govern your thoughts when alor
and your tongue when in company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-09-22

Try Carter's Graham Flour in Batter
cakes. B. Fl. Mayo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-09-22
For Rent.
Four nice residences

9-20N r. 8. BRoADHuRsT.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

singing from one duty to another. By the
noon hour every nook and corner of the
comfortable cottage had been made more in
viting By the touch Of her deft fingers, until
now a spirit of congenial warmth and cheer
fulness pervaded 1t. The piercing cold from
without found no place within it's wall.
The pretty little parlor was cheerfulness it
self, and a fit gathering pace for the happy
young people who were to meet there in the
early afternoon.
The hours wore away, and the appointed
time for the arrival of the guests came. In
couples they found their way through the
drifting snow and were ushered into the
warm parlor OF Edith's home, and in her
eagerness to entertain them Edith had al
most forgotten her sorrow and longing.
With the spirit Of zest and una.loyed hap
piness characteristic of the young people Of
New England they entered into the games
and amusements that long custom had made
familiar and appropriate, and all were hap
py save Edith. Though she managed to APP
pear light-hearted there lurked in her DO
som a weary longing, a heartache, that
would not cease, The slips of paper bearing
the names of absent ones who were to be
drawn as valentines were placed in a basket,
and it was passed among the laughing
group. Each drew forth a slip and read
the name, eager to know who shall be my
valentine When the basket reached
Edith she gently shook ,,.er head, and a sad
smile passed over her face.
"Why, Miss Edith, are you not going to
draw d valentine!'
Not this time, Ralph" and as the tears
came to her eyes she started TO leave the
room, but the door was softly opened and
her mother entered, saying: Here, Edith,
is your valentine"
Edith took it with trembling hand and
read; Arthur Chalmers, Calcutta, India
She started p~erceptib,y at the name, but
turning to her mother she asked: why dc
you torture me thus, mother?' and slowly
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

cheerful fire, that shed its CHEEKY warmth
over the simple but comfortably furnished
room. Without the snow fell noiselessly.
covering the frozen earth with a winding
sheet Of downy whiteness.
Edith Nane sat gazing at the wintry
scene, while upon her pretty face was a look
akin to sadness; in her mellow. expressive
eyes giistened a tear. Her thoughts, on the
swift wings Of love, had flown far across the
sea to India, whittier, four years ago, a
fond lover had gone in search OF fame and
fortune. -Four years ago he had looked
into her tender eyes and whispered the old,
old story, and she had promised to be true
to him. He would return, he said, with
trembling voice, and claim her as his wife,
and she mad wept tears OF sadness and tears
OF joy-sad tears that he must leave her, and
Joyous tears that he would return TO her
some sweet day, The years rolled by, dur.
ing which her greatest JOY was the occasion
al letter, full Of passionate love, that came
20 her from across the sea. Each one stated:
swat patiently, daring, | am coming
soon:' but he came not.
In an arm chair near the cheerful fire sat
Edith's mother. busi,y engaged With her
knitting needles. Turning to her daughter
she saw the far.away, sad look in her eyes,
hHh. N4lH a 4'NihH HvNAAN = AhHNl4NAs SHE
knew the cause, and her heart b.ed for the
unhappy child.
Cheer up, Edith, dear; you know this is
Valentines day, and remember We are to
have the young folks here this afternoon -
she said in a tone of cheerfulness, hoping to
dispel the melancholy mood of her daughter.
YES. mother, this is Valentines day
just four years ago to-day Arthur sailed for
India
BE patient, dear-he will return. and
soon, I weeu; did he not say so in his last
letter.
Yes, mother; but it has been nearly sx
months since | have heard from him-and,
besides, all his letters contained that same
indefinite promise" replied Edith, with a
Sigh.
THAT is why ! hope to see him soon,
Edith, dear-now cheer up; Arthur Chal
mers loves you, and if he still lives rest as.
cured he viii return and then you viii be
the happier for having waited"
Il will, mother, for your coniding hope
has i~nstilled in my heart its spirit; | shall
try and be more cheerful"
So saying she arose and began to prepare
for the Valentine party her mother had
urged her to give. Her mothers words had
indeed dispelled the darkness and lighted
up her heart with a hope that rendered hei
almost happy. She left the room and soor
returned with paper and scissors, and be
gan humming a quaint love ditty as sht
deftly cut the paper into small bits. 1t hac
been her mothers custom to adhere to tn,
old Scottish mode Of celebrating Saint Val
%entine's day, and this time it had not beer
forgotten. The bits Of paper prepared, She
filed the dainty baskets with nuts, and wen
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09
The Regular Thing.

The poet now invokes the Nine
And sits him down to pen a line
or two. imploring the divine
One to most graciously incline
TO hear his prayer or plant or whine,
That he for her no more la pine,
But feel her arms his neck entwine.
OF course he begs her to "be mine"
M stick to him through rain and shine
And in some cottage, where woodbine
And roses cluster and the kline
Come lowing up to lick the brine
Neglected by the greedy swine.
on bread and cheese and kisses dine,
And-every blessed rhyme. in fine.
That evens up with valentine"
Chicago Record.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

IN my lap ii lies before me
VIII IFS pages touched by Time.
find The Past Steals softly DER me
While I read its simple rhyme:
Like q mesSenSer from Alden.
When the earth tOaS eObffe sOifb snoso.
From a merry LITTLE maiden
Game this mGTfCe long ago.
s read The bomciy yerses.
"A Which she ended svifb a Kiss
This old beorf Of mine rebeorseS
Many a scene Of youthful Bliss:
Till I seem 10 bear her calling
In a voiee tbaf'S half dfyine.
And a holy Hebf is falling
Der a SsOecfbeorfS valentine.
VIyOVLD she smile TO see me sitting
W In my cosy chamber small
With the lights and SbadotOS Flirting
Der the yiSion- painted s0aN?
Does her beorf. SrosOn old notO. miss me9
Nay! I froeO il once tOoS mine
Could she come. I kn0tO she'd Kiss me.
Der this dear old valentine.
IN the fsOiISbf dim fold IL
While dcScendS The fIeecy snotO.
Bur my old bands EoJe 10 bold il
AS they befd II long aSoi
Many q joy the Past poSSeSSeS.
Bur fe deeper one is mine
When a eveoIfb Of golden fresSes
Franco a StOeefbcarf5 valentine.
80
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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09
Just the Thing,

Giles-Although she was only my sum.
mer girl, I'd like to send her something in
the way of a valentine to remind her OF
what We once were.
Merritt-Why not send her one Of those
souvenir spoons?-Town Topics.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

Il think we can hold on to our cook an.
other week, anyway"
Have you raised her wages?'
"No; but every member of the family
is going.to send her a valentine with a big
policeman in it."-Puck.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

l approve you. maiden mine;
Be. / pray, u valentine.
That is. strictly brought to book,
My wife wants you for a cook.
Chicago Record,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

Teacher-And why should
deavor to rise by u shors. ,.I,.
Johnnie Wise-'Cause there o,
in when the alarm cloek W"
wrong.-Baltimore American
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09

He is trying to boycott the leading laun.
dry of this city because of this valentine,
sent him by the head of the institution:
'If you love ME as l love you
You'll call and pay me what Is due"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09
Cupid's Advertising Card,

1.-THE valentine is out Of date
A few dull wayworn workings prate-
Still through Loves kingdom, young and
true,
Fly tender verses, good as new.
Detroit Free Press.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-02-09
EDITH'S VALENTINE.
An OLD FASHIONED LOVE STORY.
ByJ.w hUTChEN.
ByJ. ".

MONG the cushions OF a coy low
window seat of a cottage in a quaint
E New England vi,.age sits a young
woman, possessed Of the charms and graces
OF training and endowed with the rare gifts
OF nature that render her sex beautiful.
Upon the hearth cracked and suffered a
The sun., 1901-01-02
THESOUTH AFRICA WAR
British Government Summons the
Cape Colonists to Arms.
TO REPEL B0ER INVADERS.
The Loyalist Inhnbitants Of Twenty
seven Districts, Including Cape
Town, Called Upon TO Form
Paid Defense Force.
10 REPEL BOER INVADERS.

London, Jan. 1.-The end OF the year
finds the British with their hands as full
us ever in South Africa, and the outlook
does not encourage the hope of n speedy
ending of the trouble. C0ncurrently with
General kitchener's admission that the
Boer invaders are steadily pushing south,
both in the eastern and western parts
Of Cape Colony, comes the announce
ment from Cape Town that the govern
ment has summoned the civilians to
arms. The appeal is addressed to the
loyalist inhabitants of 81 districts in the
colony, including Cape Town itself and
they are asked to assist the military
forces in rcpellng the invasion by the
formation Of paid defense force. Be
Fond this there Is virtually no news of
the actual situation in the colony.
The full story Of the Hplvetia disaster
has not yet been told. The newspapers
here are remarkably indulgent il their
comments despite the loss Of a big II
gun and the capture of position that is
officially described as very strong.
The details Of the affair mt thp Saai
Station, briefly reported by General
Kitchener on Dec. 20. show that the
Beers derailed supply train and cap
tured five wagonloadS of provisions.
They set fire 10 what they could not re-
move. Three of the trains escort were
wounded, and ten were captured, besides
the engineer, fireman and guard. Other
troops pursued the Beers. hut only ex-
changed shots with their rear guard, and
the burghers got clear with their booty.
General Kitchener has telegraphed to
the war office as follows:
Pretoria, Dec. 31.--General Knox,
who has been following up De Wet. re-
ports that he has captured some horses,
five wagons with supplies and 5000
rounds of ammunition. lie has released
and allowed to 90 TO their farms 7G Bocr
prisoners who We're taken at De Vets
laager and who were being forced to fight.
General French recently captured II
prisoners and large quantity of carts
and cattle. Among the prisoners was a
dispatch rider hearing II letter from Bey-
ers for Smuts."
The sun., 1901-01-02
The Floods In England.

London, Jan. l.. Dense fog Of what is
called the pea soup variety, and the
worst i'll several years, covers the whole
of the London district, seriously interfer-
ing with traffic Of all kinds. Even pedes-
trians have difficulty in finding their des,
tinations. The floods continue in the
country. The water in the lower part of
Bath is IA feet deep, and the tops Of cot.
tages are just appearing above the waste.
Boats have been kept busy reScuing the
inhabitants of the place from the water.
-Four deaths from drownings are report
ed. Thousands have been rendered idle
through the closing of inundated works.
The sun., 1901-01-02

Board. The seven prominent physicians
of the State who compose the Board and
who perform their duties without COM
pensation, are entitled to the gratitude
and commendation of every citizen.
The Board requests that instead OF
printing six hundred copies of this re
port, as herets fore, you authorize the
printing of half that number and cause
the same to be bound in durable cloth.
Appended to the report is the fret re-
port Of the archaeological aud Patho-
logical Laboratory at Delaware College,
established under the Act approved
March 20, 1899. This report is most in
teresting and satisfactory, demonstrating
the great Importance Of the wise action
of the Legislature in establishing such
Laboratory. The Board of Health sug-
gests and recommend that pravision be
made for larger and more conyenient
rooms at Delaware College for such La
boratory. The present rooms are incon-
venient and inadequate for the pur-
pose.
Reports.
In addition to the Reports hereinbe.
fore. referred to | herewith submit the
report of the Adjutant General.
Reprieves, Pardons and Remissions.
In accordance with the provisions Of
the Constitution now lay before you q
list OF reprieves, pardons and renissions
granted by me since my last message to
the General Assembly, with the grounds
therefor fully set forth.
EBE W. TUNNELL.
The sun., 1901-01-02
woman Accused Of Kidnapinp

Lexington, Ky, Jan. 1.-Joseph Me.
Cam, farmer Of this county, charges
that his former wife, now Mrs. J. Wal
ter Peake Of Chattanooga. wife of the
senator from the Chattanooga district III
the Tennessee Legislature, kidnapped his
two boys, aged 8 and $, here last Sunday
and took them TO Chattanooga Senator
and Mrs. Peake came to Lexington ten
days ago to visit Mr., Adams. McCann
claims that according 10 agreement he
brought the two children 10 Lexington
last Wednesday to remain Il few days
with their mother lie came for the
children Sunday and says he learned that
Mrs. Peake had taken the children to
Chattanooga.
The sun., 1901-01-02
George D,Essauer indicted.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The grand jury has
returned an indictment against s. George
ID D'Essauer, who left the city several
months ago under a charge Of having sold
a number of bogus bonds of the North
western Gaslight and Coke company ta
Warren II. Baker. The charge against
D'Essaller in the indictment was forgery,
and he is alleged To have forged the
names of William NJ. and John $. Van
Norwich. bankers at Batavia. to note
for $1,000. Detective Roche has gone to
New Orleans to get D'Essauer, who is
being held in that city and who has ad.
mitted his identity.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Indian Sues Indinn Agent

Cedar Rapids. Ia. Jan. 1.-Pakeeka
magle, chief Of the Sac and Fox Indians
Of Tama County reservation, has com
menced snit in the federal court against
+. N. Rebok. former Indian agent. FOR
Soo,ooo, claiming that Reboll took pos
session Of the greater part Of their lands.
rents and profits. while acting as agent.
for malicious, selfish and corrupt pur-
poses. Ihe lands amounted TO 5000
acres, which, the Indians claim, is worth
S3 per acre in rent They also claim thar
Rebok ignored the lineal chief and set
over the tribe bogus or false chief. The
suit is brought for the benefit of the triba
The sun., 1901-01-02
HOPET0UN INAUGURATED.
Takes Ofiice as First Governor of
Australian Federated Colonies.

takes OHce as FIRST GOyernOr OF
Australian Federated Colonies.
Sydney, Jan. 1.-The Earl of Hopetoun
has been sworn in as the first governor
general of the Federated Australian col
onies amid scenes of pageantry such as
never before had been attempted in the
antipodes. Scores of thousands of peo-
pie participated i'll the demonstration,
and a general joy marked the OCCASION
The rejoicing of the commonwealth was
intensified by a message which Queen
Victoria sent through the colonial secre-
tary, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, and
which was read by the Earl of Hopetoun,
as follows:
"The queen commands me to express
through You to the people of Australia
her majesty's heartfelt interest in the in
auguration of the commonwealth and her
earnest wish that under divine Provi-
dence it may insure increased prosperity
and well beng to her loyal and beloved
subjects in Australia"
The weather for such an occasion was
not Of the best, but il did not deter inl-
mcnse crowds from thronging the streets
from an early hour. A procession form
ed of ministers, officials, judges. clergy.
members Of the house of commons ana
trades unions and all kinds of societies,
allcgorical ears, colonial, Indian and inn
perial troops and blneiackets moved at
10 O'Clock down the troop lined route To-
ward the government house. Stands
which had been erected at every availa-
bic spot were throngrd with sightste s.
The footways We're packed with enthns:
astic thousands, gay summer dresses
lending variety to the scene.
As the center of the procession halted
ut the government house the Earl of
Hopetnnn. in full uniform and wearing
his orders. emerged from the grounds
in the state carriages. with poStilliun~
and outrilerS all in state livrries. Is
coftcd by the New South Wales lancers.
the governor general drove past tin re
mainder Of the procession and took up i
position at the rear. AS he passed each
stationary band played the national an
them, in which the crowds joined with
singing.
The sun., 1901-01-02
No Trace of Extortioner.

New York, Jan. 1.-The more that the
police of the West One Hundredth street
station look into the mystery surround
ing the threat to kidnap the daughter of
the Rev. John i. Peters the less ser-
ously do they think of the plot. At first
it looked like a big thing 10 Captain
Schmittberger, and very elaborate plans
for the capture of the kidnapers were
made, but not trap was sprung. Search
as they will, the detectives have found
no single proof that anybody actually in
tended to kidnap anybody else. Captain
Schmittberger has not been able TO prove
that the scare was II hoaX. The case has
Just 'petered out" leaving him just
where he was in the beginning.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Accused of Smuggling.

san Antonio, Tex, Jan. 1.-The Gus
IONS otilcjals have unearthed what is be-
lieved 70 he large smuggling scheme at
Del Rio, Tex, A Southern Pacific engi-
necr named w. +. Peasley and his wife
are charged with smuggling Mexican lin
en lace. commonly called Mexican drawn
work, for two or three years past. Spe-
eiai inspector Hudnall has been working
on the case for six months past. A com
plalnt enbodring 2S counts, covering
some S2,3oo worth Of goods, has been
made in the United States court,
The sun., 1901-01-02
Army and Nnvy Retirementa

washington, Jan. 1.-The first year
OF the new century will be marked by
many retirements in the army and navy
Tor statutory reasons, mainly on account
OF age. The retirements in the army in
clllde three heads of staff departments
W., Judge Advocate General Licber,
General Wilson, chief Of engineers, and
General Burlington, chief of ordnance,
each of whom holds the rank of brigadier
general. One brigadier general Of the
line, General ii. G. Merriam, command
ing the department of the Colorado, and
six colonies of the line will retire DUR
ing the year.
The sun., 1901-01-02
- - -
----SL 49, "a l-rnIn.

Mystic, Conn.,, Jan. 1.-While walking
along the railroad tracks near West Mys-
tic Joseph White, aged 45, was struck by
train and instantly killed. Accompa-
MED by the woman whom he was shortly
to have married, White attended the mid,
night new year service at St. Patrick's
Roman CathdYic church, and they were
on their way home when the accident hap
pencd. The man stepped from track to
avoid a train and was struck by train
on another track. The woman escaped
injury.
The sun., 1901-01-02
DR.. Penrsons, Rich Gifts

Chicago, Jan. l.-Dr. ID. X Pearsons
completed his great henefactions for the
nineteenth century, amounting to more
than S2,a00,000, by mailing check to
Carleton college. Northficld. MINI. The
last donation makes a total of $50,000
which Dr. Pearsons has given to the
Minnesota institution. DIR. pearsons also
gave Il check for $25, 900 to Frederick w.
Crosby, treasurer of Lake Forest univer.
Sity. This gift was ON a promise made
last February, when DR.. Pearsons offered
$25,0O0 ON condition that 100000 be
raised for the university endowment
fund.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Arrival of CAPTAIN Butler.

West Chester. Pa, Jan. Ia tele.
gram received here today by relatives
announces that Captain Smedley Dar-
lirgton Butler, son of Congressman
Thomas s. Butler and the youngest Of.
ficer in the United States Marine Corps,
has arrived at San Francisco and will be
here within week. He was met at the
landing by his father and mother, who
left here some days ago to accompany
him to his home. The captain had been
seriously i'll with an attack of typhoid
fever before sailing for home, but on the
voyage bis recovery was rapid and he is
now in the finest condition. He has en- .
tirey recovered from his wounds.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Three Charters Issued.

Dover, Del, Jan. 2.-Certificates ofin.
corporation were filed here today as fol-
lows: The Alabama Land and Cattle
Company, Of Mobile, Ala; capital stock,
100000. The Crousus Live Stock and
Lumber Company, Of Philadelphia; capi.
tai stock, $l30,000. The Maryland and
Delaware Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, of Baltimore. Md; capital stock,
$4,000 The Ear Contracting and Con.
str.cting Company, Of New York city;
capita stock, 1926, 900.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Found Dead ON = Maintain

London, Jan. 1.--Mr. p. Collins, who
arrived at Fermoy, Ireland, from Ameri-
ca on Thursday, Dec. 81, has been found
dead on the monntainside almost within
sight of his fathers home. 1t appears
that the traveller was unable to secure a
from Fermoy to the home of
his father and started to walk there, but
was overtaken by the storm. succumbed
and died of exposure. He had f426 in
his pocket when found.
The sun., 1901-01-02
EngIand's Money Market.

London, Jan. 1.-The money market
was unusually active owing to large
transfers of cash. Nearly f7,00000O has
been distributed in the shape of foreign
colonial coupons and another E7,000000
in interest on colonial inscribed stocks
and railway debentures, while misce-
laneous dividends will furnish from f2,-
ooo'oo0 to 'f3,0O0o0O additional. Al
together, about t11,5O0,000 We're distrib-
uted. while I3,OO0,OO0 will be paid III the
shape OF calls for money. Discount rates
are hrm. The possibility of an advance
IN the bank rate on Thursday is being
freely discussed.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Bunch Succeeds Allen

Norfolk. Va, Jan. Coupled with the
announcement of the resignation of l.. s.
Alien, general passenger agent Of the
Seaboard Air line, comes the statement
that K. Il. L. Bunch will be announced
as his successor. Mr.. Bunch has been
chief clerk Of Colonel w. A. Turk. gen
eral passenger agent Of the Southern. and
was recently appointed assistant general
passenger agent of the Southern, with
headquarters at st. Louis.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Began New Year with Murder

New York. Jan. 1.-One man began the
new year with a homicide. The century
was scarce two hours old when Joseph
Higgins of 300 Bleecker street plunged Il
knife into the heart of Arthur Calnon Of
n Barrow street while the two were dis
putting III a Bedford street saloon. Ther
quarrel had started over 4 matter of the
most trivial sort, and Higgins was run
ming away from Canon when the knife
happened to come to his hands.
The sun., 1901-01-02
Car Reviews Russian Troops.

st. Petersburg, Jan. l.-At Livudia the
ear reviewed the Russian troops that
have returned from China. lie pass
ed in front Of the detachments and then
ordered march past. AS each company
passed. the ear thanked them for their
services. Dinner was served to the sol
diers in their barracks, where the ear
passed about from one table to another,
addressing remarks to individual soldiers.
Subsequently holding aloft Il glass of
brandy, his majesty addressed the troops
as follows: Brothers, rejoice 10 see
you assembled here. gallant heroes that
Won are, returning from 50 far n country
after such an arduous campaign. drink
to ymIr health"