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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24
COIoring of Flowers.

A florist says that the law governing
the coloring of flowers makes a blue
rose impossible. According to this law
the three colors red, blue and yellow
never all appear in the same species
Of flowers. Any two may exist, but
never the third. Thus we have the red
and yellow roses, but no blue; red and
blue verbenas, but no yellow: yellow
and blue in the various members of
the viola family (as pansies, for in
stance, but no red; red and yellow
gladioli, but no blue, and so on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24

, = : ne I average wife knows more than
1SL husband gives her credit for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24
Rubber Plants.

Many plant growers become annoyed
because the older leaves at the base of
their rubber plants turn yellow and
fall off. This is a natural process. 1t
does not indicate any defect in the
plant. 1t is simply the ripening of the
old foliage, which cannot be retained
indefinitely. Sometimes, however, the
loss of foliage results from the want of
root room, but in such cases the plants
refuse to grow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24

"a great deal of unnecessary sym
patty is wasted upon the circus man
who stands up proudly in spangled
tights and lets another circus man
bring down sledge hammer upon d
rock placed upon his head with force
enough to break il" says an old circus
man. '"This is spectacular, but IS en-
tirely painless and calls for no 9eI"'
strength or endurance. Upon the era
MUM of the strong man is put an iron
contriyance weighing about LOO pOuhuS
and provided with cushions both above
and where it rests upon the head. \
nrattv good sized rock is used, and the
hammer is a heavy one, so you can see
that the blow that cracks the rock IS
really a serious one. But most OF the
force is taken up by the rock ana tne
rest by the iron and cushions, WINE
the only sensation felt by the subject
is a gentle tap.
"No more difficult than this is the
act whereby the hero of the canvas
tent permits a rock to be broken upon
his chest with blow from a sledge
hammer. 50 long as the subjects bacK
is free and does not rest against any
solid object the trick is perfectly SIM
ple. A little illustration: Take a board
up and let it lie freely in your hand
and hit it smartIy with hammer. IL
is difficult to hurt your hand, and the
thicker the board the less the sensa-
ton. But now put your hand on the
table and hit the board. Hurts, doesn't
it? Well, it's the same with the rock
on the chest"
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.....SHOES....

Ladies' Queen, best shoes, all
styles and sizes, price,. So. so
Ladies' Dongola Dress Shoes, csc
Ladies' Pebble and Glove Grain
Shoes, for heavy wear...... csc
Children's Shoes. zoe to $50
Boys Shoes, 3s to 51s csc to 200
Mems King Bee Dress Shoes,
Good as can be made ...... $50
Mems Dress Shoes, O8C to 3 90
Mems Plow Shoes, csc to las
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24
Railroad TeIegrnms.

When a traveller in the grand duchy
OF Baden, Germany, wants to send a
telegram while he is in the train, he
writes the message on a postcard with
JIe request that it be wired, puts on a
stamp and drops it into the train letter
poA. At the next station the box is
Cleared and the message sent out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24
-PROGRAMMEsOF RACES

TUESDAY, Nov. y.
RunningDSix fnrlongs, purse $3.50;
half mile heats two in three, purse,
5000; seven furlongs, purse, $3.50; one
mile, purse 5000.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13-
Harness. $3.50 class, trotting, purse
$500. Free for all class, pacing. $500
Running, five furlongs, selling, $3.50.
Six and half furlongs, selling, $3.50.
THURSDAY, NoY. IA
Harness-2:26 class, pacing, purse
$500. Free for all class, trotting, $500.
2:18 class, pacing, purse $500.
FRIDAY, Nov. 10
Seven hundred dollars reserved for
running races, programme and con-
ditions to be arranged after meeting
opens,
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured bv the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic eplants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. z.
For sale by all Druggists SOC. per bottle.
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THURSDAY, Nov. r

THURSDAY, Nov. =
IL 100 class, trotting, gpurse $500.
2:14 class, pacing, purse $500.
Running
Five furlongs, purse $3.50.
One mile over 4 hurdles, purse, $3.50.
SATURDAY, Nov, g
Harness-2:24 class, trotting, purse,
$500. 1870 class, pacing, $500; 2:16 class
trotting, purse, $400.
MONDAY, Nov IL
Harness-2:3O class, trotting, purse
$500; 2:22 class, pacing, purse $500.
Running-Five and half turlonge,
purse $3.50; one mile, selling, $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24

80 doz. mems heavy tleeced
Shirts and Drawers, worth
soc, will be sold att. 42hC
Mems all wool Undershirts, all
sizes. Observation-Disclosures. 4OC
100 doz. High Band Linen Col
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-24
1fatrimOuy and Eyes.

an Old man was rallied by his friends,
~ ms marrying young wife, on the
,.-L-..4aalJy Of their ages. He replied,
>-e VIII be near me to close my eyes"
ell, replied a friend, Eve had
Two of them, and they opened my
eyes, Exchange.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19


Lord Salisbury rendered an indirect
tribute to Earl Rosebery in bringing
up the housing question at the Con
seryatiye conference at the Whitehall
rooms. He grew eloquent in advoeat-
ing the re-housing Of the masses as
the most urgent OF all the issues OF
social reform, and he took the precau-
ton Of referring to an old-time speech
OF his on the subject. probably as
proof that he was not a recent con-
vert to the cause revived by Rosebery.
Practical reformers not in politics
make no concealment OF the fact that
philanthropy and municipal socialism
have failed to relieve the congested
centers Of London's population, and
that the underground electric transit
offers the only practical solution OF the
housing problem by keeping the mil
lions in the suburbs in touch with their
work. The London County Council
has not attempted to grapple with the
transit problem. but has left private
companies free 70 burrow deep In the
clay strata underlying the metropolis.
The Paris municipal council. In con-
rtructing a similar system as a public
work. has cheapened the process by
borrowing the money required at low
rates. The London County Council
might have accomplished the same re-
suit. and the facilities for economic
financing we're more important here
than in Paris. for deep level tunnels
are more expensive than tunnels close
to the surface. and yiaducts and open
cuttings are impraeticabie In Lon
don
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19
rHE roMB oF cYRus.

rulers learned OF generous treatment,
and Others sought alliance with so just
and powerful a king. In most con-
Querors courage, resolution. intrepid
ity, a capacity for martial exploits, and
such talents as make a noise In the
world are usually the only ones found.
Combined with these characteristics
Cyrus had an inward stock Of good
ness. compassion and gentleness to-
ward the unhappy; an air Of modera-
ton and reserve even in prosperity
and victory; an insinuating and per
suasive behavior. the art OF gaining
peoples hearts and attaching them to
him more by affection than interest; a
constant and unalterable care to al
ways have justice on his side and to
imprint such a character Of justice and
equity upon all his conduct as his very
enemies were forced to revere. In the
exercise Of clemency he seemed able to
distinguish those who offended through
imprudence rather than malice and al
ways left room for their repentance by
giving them an opportunity to return
to their duty.
The Fall OF Babylon.
Before he was 30 Cyrus was at the
head Of the Persian troops, and from
that time until he ascended the throne
OF Persia he was engaged in many
wars Of conquest. all OF which proved
successful and added wealth. glory.
strength and territory to the empire
which he was founding and over which
he was to rule His greatest military
achievement was In capturing the rich.
populous and strongly fortified city Of
Babylon. Two hundred years before
Cyrus was born the prophet Isaiah
foretold the fall Of Babylon and even
named its coneueror. Cyrus. With a
great army Of Medes and Persians Cy-
rus laid siege to The city, but its strong
wall resisted the most furious and per
sistent assaults. For two years the con-
test continued. Then Cyrus resorted to
one Of the greatest feats Of strategy re-
corded ID the history Of warfare. The
Euphrates river flowed through the
city. Cyrus determined to turn the
course Of the stream and through the
bed Of the channel rush his troops un-
der the walls and into the city. When
the artificial channel had been cut. he
waited until a night when he knew the
Babylonians would be engaged ia a
general feast Thea he diverted the
stream. hts eelecied soldiers rushed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19
womeu's WORK.


A recent study OF the industrial po-
sitlon women now occupy In New York
state discloses some facts Of interest
10 women everywhere The first
thing which attracts attention Is the
increase Ia the number OF women who
support themselves and the greatly in
creased list of occupations open TO
them. Fifty years ago there were only
twenty callings In which women were
engaged. To-day they compete with
men IN almost every known occupa-
tlon. In the middle Of the century only
one woman worked FOR every zen men.
The ratio at present IS one 70 four and
ten years later IL win probably be
lower still. Moreover. women are
changing from unskillcd 70 skilled la
borers. thereby increasing their own
earnings and adding 10 the wealth OF
the community. Only thirty years ago
tuo-thlrds OF an the self-supportlng
women In New York state were domes-
flc servants: that is TO say unskilied
iaborers. The relative number has
gradually decreased until now the
domestic represents only one-third
of those who work In diversity OF
calling the men have little advantage
over their sisters. Among New York
women there arc more than Eve hun
dred hoteikeepers. Eve hundred iani-
tors. one thousand journalists. one
hundred and fifty preachers. and one
hundred each OF lawyers. dentists. in
ventors. designers and physicians.
Even occupations heretofore regarded
a. exclusively masculine have their
representatives. There are women
blacksmiths. hrickmakers. butchers,
eiassworkers. gunsmiths. tanners. ma
chinists. marble cutters. sawmill
hands steam boilerfnahers. engineers.
and woodworkers. Feminine ingenuity
has aiso created new occupations. Ono
woman has established what she calls
aealtery. where she breeds high
class Angoras. Another Is physician
for parrots. mockingbirds and canaries
and sun another q dolls bootmaker,
Much OF woman's industrial progress
a attributed TO the repeal Of the law
under which a husband was entitled
70 his wife's earnings. Let us hope
that The women. when they obtain fun
political power. viii refrain from pass
inr any law under which wife will
be entitled to all Of her husband
earnings. Youths Companion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

On at Birmingham. Ala, and another
IA Philadelphia. Regarding the move
of the Typothetae to raise a 100000
defense fund, Mr.. Lynch said; Il have
heard nothing Of this alleged 500 900
fund OF late. and do not know what
has been done. The Typographical
Journal, in speaking Of the new law
regarding per capita tax, says, that
after January /, 1901. every member,
upon the payment Of his international
per capita tax, shall have attached 70
his or her working card an interna-
tional due stamp. so Cancelled as 70
show the months per capita tax Il
represents. Each due stamp will have
a value Of 80 cents. and local unions
VIII be required for all due stamps
sent from the international headquar-
ters. The Journal reports that it has
received contributions for the Calves
ton (Tex) flood sufferers to the amount
OF s1,4Si.50. The total subscriptions
reported for the Galveston sufferers q
local Union No. 2s, OF Galveston, Il
y7.sessS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

John Weir, fraternal delegate from
the British Trade Union congress to
the American Federation Of Labor
convention, which was held in Louis
Vile recently. was born In 1851. IN a
mining village in the Scottish lowlands
called Parkneuk, situated in the county
Of Fife Both his parents were mine
workers. In mine which was then the
property Of Lord Elgin. and having
attended school until he was II years
OF age. he also went to work in the
same mine. to help support his Wild
owed mother. In 1872 he was chosen
to represent the Elgin colliery on the
executive board OF the Fife and Kin
ross Miners Union. and in 1876 he was
appointed permanent president Of that
body. Two years later he resigned in
order to accept a position In a large
paper mill IN England His stay In
that part OF the country was destined
70 be brief. for the Fife miners in the
death Of their old secretary invited Mr
Weir to accept the vacant Office. This
he consented to do and since Septem-
Der. 1850. he has performed that duty
with credit to himself and great ad-
vantage to the cause. In 1884 he was
elected a member Of the Dumferline
school board. and at the general eleo-
tion Of 1899 was requested to stand
election to represent western Fife in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

James NJ. Lynch. president OF the
International typographical Union, re-
turned 10 Indianapolis from Louisville,
XIV where he went as a delegate to
the convention OF the American Fed
GRAFTON or Labor Dir. Lynch says that
the complaint Of typographical Union,
No. 3. OF Cincinnati. against the Ohio
Federation OF Labor. embodied in a
resolution introduced at the Federation
convention By Lynch. was referred to
the executive council Of the Federation.
The resolution asked that the Ohio
Federation be Investigated. because Of
complaints that the order IS being used
for political purposes There was no
opposition to the reelection of Samuel
C0mpers." said 1Ir. Lynch. -and the
reports regarding the candidacy Of
John Mitchell. president of the United
Nine Workers. were without founda-
ton. The best CT feeling prevailed
throughout the convention, and Com
pcrs succeeds himself without any fric-
tion The aluirs of the InternationEl
typographical Union are in good con-
dliicn. We have only a small strike
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

No Longer Regarded with Horror by
Aging Persons.

No Longer Regarded with Horror by
Aging Persons.
Gray hair is no longer regarded with
horror. even by persons who have
reached the age that entities them to
1t. Such people were always more apt
to be worried over the change than
persons prematurely gray. who might
be expected to mourn the premature
loss Of the Characteristic OF youth Now
people need give this sign OF advanc-
ing years no thought, for It has been
decreed that gray hair is the fashion.
Ada Rehan was the first woman in
public life It is said, to allow her hair
to turn gray without making the
slightest attempt to conceal what is
commonly regarded in a stage career
that the end has come, or Is At all
events near. Other actresses have since
accustomed the public to the idea Of
gray-headed heroines. Miss Rehan. Of
course. always wore a wig on the stage.
but Eleanora Duse plays Camille with
out the least attempt 10 conceal the
fact that her hair has grown so gray
as to give her scenes with Armand a
slightly maternal suggestion. Signora
Duse has carried naturalness on the
stage further than any other actress
ever did. but its last point must BE- her
refusal to act such a role with a wig.
and her course in presenting the rather
curious spectacle Of a young lover
driven to such impassioned love-mak-
ing by a very obviously gray-haired
woman. Such cases have undoubtedly
happened. but they are exceptional. 50
signora Duse Is probably entitled TO
more credit as the creator Of new
fashion than as an observer OF theatri-
cal proprieties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

little later King was assigned to
Gen. Bothas staff as scout
King with six Americans and 200
Beers was detailed to wreck the train
carrying a British relief expedition to
Pretoria. A little bridge not far from
Colenso was selected as the place for
the first big dynamite experiment Of
the war. With 40 pounds OF dynamite
King laid the trap most cleverly. his
knowledge OF engineering enabling him
to estimate the probable damage That
would be done and to minimize the loss
Of life. The Beers were placed on guard
at a good distance from the bridge and
two electric wires we're arranged for
the explosion Of the big charge. The
train came I'm sight about 3 o'clock in
the afternoon. At a signal from scout
King exploded the dynamite. The train
was wrecked and Is persons were
killed. The Beers rushed from ambush
and the British hOisted a white flag,
one hundred and seventy prisoners
we're taken. Among them was Win
ston Churchill, now lecturing In the
United States.
After that day King seldom heard his
own name. He was Dynamite Dick
Tor all time In South Africa. The fame
OF his daring deed spread everywhere
but Il was looked upon by the young
engineer as quite an ordinary incident
But II was only the beginning Of his
exploits. The contempt for danger thai
he had shown in various ways now
became his chief characteristic. Il
there was a perilous mission. 1t wa
the American scout to whom It wa
entrusted. He passed under showers
Of bullets and escaped unharmed Tim
aud again he crept past the enemy
plckets and wandered at will within
the British lines. There was not
week that he did not add to the lonl
list OF the almost impossible feats tha
he accomplished.
A Daring Exploit
OF all Dynamite Dicks exploit
none was more wonderful than that a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19
ENGAGEMENT RINGS.
Actress Used One from Finger Of an
Egyptian Mummy.

Egyptian Mummy.
In choosing engagement rings for
their fancees lovers at times discard
the conventional jeweled circlet IN IA
vor OF the bizarre. fantastic and even
grewsome. Not long since, says Tit
Bits. out Of a portion Of a horseshoe
that he had found, a young man had
a ring made, which he gave to the lady
OF his choice on the day Of their be-
trothal. The remainder Of the horse
shoe was utilized In the manufacture
Of a brooch and earrings. Another iron
ring, which a short while since was
accepted by a young girl as token OF
her lovers constancy, was section cut
from the barrel Of a pistol which many
years back had played an unenviable
part in a family tragedy. The scion Of
wealthy family, whose fortunes owed
their existence to extensive tobacco
plantations. had a ring made out OF
the fragrant weed. hardened by some
process to the consistency Of metal.
with which to encirele the finger Of his
lnamorata A single diamond gave re-
lief to the amulets sombre hue. Opals.
formerly considered so ill-omened, are
now not infrequently employed in the
setting Of engagement rings. One gem
tleman, a native Of Manchester, went.
indeed to an almost extreme length in
his reprobation OF superstition, the
ring which he gave to the lady he has
now married being a hoop Of thirteen
opals, the former possessor Of each
OF which had met with some serious
misfortune. The engagement ring
chosen by well known actress had
once decked the finger of an Egyptian
mummy Disdaining the everyday
gewgaw with its vulgar CLINT Of gems.
she set her fancy upon this strangely
discolored stone. which had nothing to
recommend it but its unconventional
ity and age
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

All are architects Of Fate.
Working in these walls Of Time;
Some With massive deeds and great,
)Some with ornament Of rhyme.
Nothing useless Is. or low;
Each thing IN It's place Is best;
And what seems but idle show
Strengthens and supports the rest
For the structure that we raise,
Time IS with materials filed:
Our todays and yesterdays
Are the blocks with which we Dulia'
Truly shape and fashion these,
Leave no yaWning gaps between
Think not. because no man sees,
Such things viii remain unseen.
In the older days Of Art
Builders wrought with greatest care
Each minute and unseen part,
For the gods see everywhere.
Let us do our work as well,
Both the unseen ana the seem
Make the house where gods may d"ei
Beautiful. entire and clean.
Else our lives are incomplete.
Standing In these walls OF Time
! Broken stairways. where the feet
stumble as they seek 10 climb.
Build today. then. strong and sure.
with a Arm and ample base;
And ascending and secure
Shall tomorrow nnd It's place.
Thus alone can we attain
To those turrets. where the eye
Sees the world as one vast plain
And one boundless reach Of sky.
-Longfellow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-19

On the last day OF the arbitration
and conciliation conference. at Chi
cago. Hugh H. Lusk. ex-member Of
Parliament. OF New Zealand, in reply
Of Mr.. Gompers' assertion that it was
the laboring mans right under any
and an circumstances, or merely be-
cause he pleased. 70 strike. declared
that Mr.. Gompers was designating as
liberty what should be called license.
In New Zealand" said the speaker.
eve want no such liberty. We do not
want 10 cause suffering among thou
sands of our feliov-men because we
please to strike"