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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
REGULAR MEETING oF:CouNC11.
Matters Disposed of at Mondays
Session.

Regular Meeting Mayor and City
Council Monday night April 29th 1901
Present Mayor Fielder presiding, AL.
dermen Glover, Sherlock, Bolton,
Mitchell, Cameron, Fort.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and confirmed.
Street committee reported progress
in the matter of grading in front prop.
erty of W. o. Barnett on Lee street;
also in the matter of fencing in hospi-
tai property.
Petition of Chambliss Warehouse
Co. to extend their cotton sheds was
granted
Cemetery and Park committees re-
ported progress on work at Oak Grove
cemetery and Rees Park.
Petition of Central of GA. RY. for
permission to extend spur track across
Wheeler street was referred to the
Mayor and Street committee with au-
thority to act.
The Mayor was requested by coun-
ell to call attention of the police COM
mission to city ordinance requiring
policemen to be present at fires.
The matter of purchasing dynamo
for the purpose of lighting by electrici-
tY the public buildings of the city was
referred to Light committee.
Petition of De Molay Commandery,
Knights Templar, asking that streets
be spriEkled and Magnolia Dell be
placed in good order, also that coun-
Gil donate 800 account annual conclave
was referred to Street committee with
authority to act, except as to the do
nation of 300 which was refused.
Application of Geo. s Wood for
night engineer at pumping station re-
ferred to Water committee.
The matter of framing an ordinance
prohibiting people with contagious di-
seases from coming into the city was
referred to the Ordinance committee
and city attorney.
The following bills were approved
and ordered paid. Standard Oil 90.
So So; Ike Brown SOC; w. Fl. @. Dud-
ley 25c; T.. A. Morgan & Co. 1925;
Geo, Banks 50; Jesse Chambl1ss $l1;
Pay roll waterworks 80. 80.
Fl. S. DAVIS, G. & r.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
A Night of Terror.

awful Anxiety was felt for the widow
Of the brave General Burnham of Ma
chias, Me. when the doctors said shs
could not live till morning. writes Mr..
s. II. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night, GAIL thought she must
soon die from pneumonia, but she beg
ged for DR.. Kings New Discovery, say
ing that it had more than once saved
her life and cured her of consumption
After three small dozes she slept easily
all night, and it's furtn er use completely
cured her." This marvellous medicine
is guaranteed to cure all throat, chest
and lung diseases. Only SOC and 81 co..
Trial bottles free at e j. Eldridge's
drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Whooping Cough.

A woman, who has had experience
with this disease, tells how to prevent
any dangerous consequences from it.
She says: Our three children took
whooping cough last summer, our baby
boy being only three months old, and
owing to our giving them Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy they lost none
of their plumpness and came out in
much better health than other children
whose parents did not use this remedy.
Our Oldest little girl would call Justify
for cough syrup between whoops.
JESSIE PINKEY HALL, Springville, Ala
This remedy is for saleby all druggists,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Biliousness is condition character.
lied by disturbance of the digestive
organs The stomach is debilitated,
the liver torpid, the bowels constipat.
ed. There is loathing of food, pains
in the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first of the undigested
or partly digested food and then of bile.
Ohamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets allsy the disturbances of the
stomach and create healthy appetite.
They also tone up the liver to healthy
action and regulate the bowels. Try
them and you are certain to be much
pleased with the result. For sale by
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
THEY COME IN CARS
AND GO THEIR WAY.
People Who Came Here or Went Away
Yesterday.
AMERICUs A MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of Friend
May Be Found Below In the Lengthy
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Came Here.

E. j. Bowles was among other At
lantians here yesterday and stopped at
The Windsor.
Roe Edwards, wearing q boil and a
pleasant smile, came over from Colum-
bus yesterday.
Miss Hattie Taylor is at home again
after pleasant visit of week to rela-
tives in Albany.
Mr., w. j. Matthews, formerly of
this city but now residing near Buena
Vista. is here for few days,
Mr.. T. J. G. Park, formerly of
Americas but now residing in Macon,
was here Yesterday on business.
Miss Marion Hit, of Atlanta, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. E. B. Everett
for several days, returned home yes
terdav morning.
Miss Mary Erwin, of Athens, ia the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. James Tay-
Tor, at her residence on Lee street, ar
irving yesterday.
Mrs. Eugene MaultsbY, of Fayette-
vile, N. G. arrived yesterday upon
visit of several days to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. =. S, Lockett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Keller In SIX Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. .
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE
dy. Sold by E. j. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
@ "a - T - ia Y a.
Raar. The A The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature af &xHAzz.z@
THE FLORIDA EPlscoPALlANs
Annual Diocesan Council Meets la
Ferna ma.

Annual Diocesan Council Meets In
Ferna ma.
FERNANDINA. Fla, April go - The
fifty eighth annual council of the Fps
copalian diocese of Florida will begin
tomorrow Wednesday, in the church
of St. Peter.
This meeting of the council is the
most important meeting of the church
year, and iS composed of the clergymen
and lay delegates from each parish and
mission i'll the diocese
Florida is divided iuto two di0ceses,
one being missionary diocese. with
Bishop Gray at its head, and the other
being that which will meet in Fernan.
dina on Wednesday. with Right Rev.
Edwin Gardner Weed, s. 4. d., pre-.
siding.
The work of the council Will be re.
ceiving reports from the various par
ishes and missions, and also co elect the
officers and standing committees. There
will be elected, also, the deputies TO the
general convention, which is to be held
in San Francisco in October. A board
of missions will also be elected, and q
finance committee, committee on can
OnE etc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
No Loss of Time.

| have sold Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
years. and would rather be out of cof-
fee and sugar than it. I sold FIVE bot
ties of it yesterday to threshers that
could go no farther, and they are at
work again this morning. "A. r.
PHELPS, Plymouth, Oklahoma. AS will
be seen by the above the threshers
were able to keep on with their work
without losing single days time.
You should keep a bottle of this
Remedy in your home. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Probably Jonah had no idea that his
wife would believe him when he told
her whore he had been, anyway.
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion.

Are you weakened and exhausted by
overwork, worry or disease. The Mys-
tic Life Remover will quickly renew
your strength and vitality. 1t is the
Greatest Nerve Builder known. It is
marvellous vital1zer and strengthened.
1t quickly and certainly cures Loss of
Appetite, Indigestion, Nervous Weak
ness, Palpitatlon of the Heart and fail
ing health. It is indeed q wonderful
Life Remover and Life Strengthened.
Sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist, Am
circus. 3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
VETERANS OF PALMETTO CAMP.
Invite Americas Citizen to Attend
Reunion.

Brigadier- General @. NJ. WheatIey,
U. G. V. of Americas, received yester-
day a cordial invitation from the
Charleston Camp of Veterans to attend
the annual reunion of the Carolina
veterans in that city May 9th, as the
special guest of that camp. Mr..
WheatIey highly appreciates the hon
or, and if possible will accept the in
vitation of his Charleston friends and
comrades- in arms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, q powder. 1t
cures painful, smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes
tigh or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm.
stead, lie Roy, N Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
g q. 50 zEs 81 4 e a.
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature of LIxNzesZzez<1
Cheap Rates Via S. a. L. Railway.

Annual Conference Epworth League,
Savannah, Ga, May 9th to 18th. Tick
cts on sale May 8th and 9th; good re-
turning May 14th, at 81. 81 for the round
trip. Parlor and Buffet car between
Americas and Savannah.
Southern Baptist Convention, New
Orleans, La, May 9th to 10th. Tickets
on sale May 18th. 9th and 9th; good re-
turning until May 10th, at $13,S5 for
the round trip, with privilege of ex-
tension to June 9Th upon payment OF
so cents extra.
For further information, write to OF
call on any ticket agent of s. A. Il. Ry,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After
Fourteen Years of Suffering.

81 have been afflicted with scjatic
rheumatism for fourteen years, says
Josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. st
was able to be around but constantly
suffered. tried everything ] could
hear of and at last was told to try
Chamberlain Pain Balm, which I did
and was immediately relieved and in a
short time cured, and I am happy to
say it has not since returned" Why
not use this llniment and get well It
is for sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
CENTRAL MADE AN EXTENSION.
Track Constructed Across Wheeler
Street.

The extension of a spur track from
the Central Railroad yards up town
opens large area which may be built
up in storage warehouses, while afford
ing conveniences otherwise. The
track, beginning at the warehouse of
the Americas Grocery Co. crosses
Wheeler street and into the\ yards of
Johnson & Harrold's warehouse. In
time it Will be continued on south
ward, past TurpIn's stables to the va
cant lot north of Hamils store, thus
developing a large area of vacant land.
Several storage warehouses, includ-
ing taat of the Armour Company, Will
in time be built along this new rail
road front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
A Frightful Blunder.

Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica SalYe,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cure old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Folops, Corns
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only 25c box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by E J. Eldrdge, drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
DWELLING BURNS IN COUNTRY.
Farm House West of City Burns Last
Night.

There was fire last night, appar-
emily two or three miles southwest of
the city aud in the direction of the old
w. r. Toole place. Il was evidently
a large house, the blaze being con-
siderable one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
FIRE LOSSES SOON ADJUSTED.
Company Made Liberal Settlement
With Mrs. Hill.

Mr.. r. A. Peoples, special agent of
the Norwich Union Insurance Go.
made a satisfactory adjustment yester-
day of the loss sustained by Mrs.
Pauline Hill in the partial burning of
her residence last Thursday. The
damage was fixed ct $1,675 which
amount will be paid Mrs. Hill at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should rem
ember to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed. The best
and most simple and gentle remedy is
the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
SUSPECT KNOWN IN AMERrCUs.
Jordan . Former Employe on This
Division.

@. r. Jordan. the Macon man lmpli.
Gated by W. +. Chestnut in the rob-
berry of the Southern Express car just
outside of Macon Friday night last, is
known in Americas, having been bag
gage master on this division of the
Central. After his arrest Chestnut told
the whole story of the robbery and i'm
plicated Jordan, who was caught in
Atlanta Yesterday. Chestnut is an ex-
policeman and ex-engineer from
Florida.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

WANTED-A licensed Pharmacist
wants a position with some good drug
firm. Gan furnish reference as to per-
sonaI character. For further informa-
ton apply at this Office. q ct
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Itch on human cured in 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. Thie
never fails. Sold by .E. j, EIdridge,
druggist, Amarlaus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Try the new remedy for costiveness,
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, Every box guaranteed. Price,
% cents. For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Federation of Musical Clubs.

CLEVELAND, April 30.-The second
biennial convention of the National
Federation of Musical clubs of America
met here today. with good attendance.
Mrs j. III. Webster of this city, first
vice president of the federation, deliv-
cred the address of welcome. The Sos.
sion was devoted to the reading Of re-
ports.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Some people are like phonograph-
they don't seem to know what they are
talking about.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Princeton's oldest graduate, William
G. Baker, has died at the age of 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Shrinking from shame for Christ, is
the hinge we most need to be asham-
ed of.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
Loans 5 Per Cent,

Choice city loans made at per cent.
interest. G.. II. Ellis, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD.
Boiled Down to Five Lines and Bunch
ed Together.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE

Happenings in City and Suburb of
Local Interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee Is
Cooling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

The downcast heart finds uplift by
bending the knees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

The surest way to dream on wedding
fruit cake is to eat it and have the
nightmare.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
COL. GUERRY DEAD ATDAWsON.
Aged Citizen and Valiant Soldier
Dead.

Mrs. J. l.. Adderton returned yes
terday from Dawson, where she was
called few days since by the fatal ill
ness of her brother, Mr.. J. g. Query,
an aged and highly esteemed citizen.
The end came Monday night, Mr..
Query passing away at the age of sew
enty-two years. He was a valiant
Confederate soldier, and was twice
wounded at the battle of Draneville,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

The Indian famine relief fund ct
New York has reached $212, O78.54.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Spot cotton closed quiet; middling up
lands, s 5-16; middling gulf, 9-loc. Sales
oil
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01

Huyler's candies. Fresh shipments
received weekly.
HnncON'C DpIrc Srnnr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-01
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK. April 80 Cotton futures
0rouad Oufat ar the daolina
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-03

jefferson Democratic League Plan.
ming for Monster Meeting.
NsuLR LAWS TO BE CONDEMNED
The Questions VIII Not Be- Discussed
from the Standpoint OF Party
Politics.
especial to The Post.j

Chicago March IA monster meeting
under the auspiccs Of the Jeffersonan
Democratic National league is being
planned for the purpose Of making indlg
nant protest against the action OF con.
gress in adopting the Administrations
plans for suscranity and presidential con
troll oyer Cuba aud the Philippines.
The meeting viii be held &C the Audi.
forum within the next ten days aud
world famous speakers regardless Of party
ties are expected TO address the gathering.
One OF the speakers will be Bourkc
Cochran OF New York. The presiding ofi.
Ger on tie occasion win be- Judge Tulcy,
who Is president Of the league.
Those arranging the meeting wish It to
be distinctly UNDERSTOOD that the situation
in Cuba and the Philippines viii not he
discussed as a question of party politics,
but as a question affecting the safety Of
the Republic and all who believe In AmerI-
can institutions nrc invited to cooperate
with officers of the league In making the
mass meeting a solemn aud Substantial
protest against the action congress-
The contention Of the members Is that
the American Nation violated every code
OF honor in not granting Cuba its indie
pcndcncc, and that congress has been
guilty Of an act OF periidy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-03
DOMESTIC.

Chutto Hario and his band pleaded
guilty and were sentenced To eight
years In the penitentiary, hut sentence
was suspended on condition N good
behavior In future
Prof shaler the Harvard geologist.
snys the production " gold will he
quadrupled within nifty years. and he
thinks silver win take ita place.
AdmlrnI sampson Is writing history
of the Spanish American war
General Gomez denies statements NJ
trihutcd to him in which he Is quoted
RS being against the withdrawal of the
American forces from Cuba.
The Jefferson Democratic League Of
Chicago ia planning monster meeting
TO protest against the action of con.
gress In regard 10 Cuba and tho rhh-
lppines.
a scheme Is said to he on foot 10
railroad Gas Addicks of Delaware
into the senate.
The order for the hau'eship Massa-
chnsetts to 20 to Galveston has been
countermanded.
An underwriting syndicate of 5000,
100000 has been formed 10 finance the
steel combine
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-03

bly, TO the personal surrender Of a.
Botha and Dewet, the British oeIe. b
cstly hopes. but ii does not 20 "a Il, h
expect it. General Kitchener Is An Y
reticent toward his chiefs In Pan NJ
to the general public. When he hss
General Rotha into his camp the ~,
expects to hear ot it. but not bef~K
an official said, armistices are N n
ener's line.
The meeting of General Kitebsps
Sir Alfred Miner at Pretoria, probss
curing Sunday, is generally taken 4 Z
~ to result in the establishment 81 Y
permanent form of civil governnes
which the seventies OF martial M
be somewhat tempered in several NJ
OF the country. But neither In Loass'
In South Africa are the British III
shutting their eyes to the fact tdf
have long job ahead of them, whial
only be lightened. and by no means y
through the victories over the Bopr Vi.
The glory which the British pres
time ago showered on General Deai
departed from him. In dispatches al
torials he is now belittled as disspgS
traitor. deserted by his men and ID
his fruitless anger by siamhoking l.
luctant handful of followers. Calma
servers who have returned from ihs
are inclined to fear the elusive Boesl
or is merely under a temporary cloud
which he may be expected at any I'D
to emerge. accompanied by a force 4
though not formidable in NUMBER
be particularly formidable in execnt!
The false announcement Of g.
Botha's surrender Thursday will be i
ter for discussion In the house Of
mons. especially the fact which )
panied the assertion that 1t was Of
editorials commenting on the deit
tion and unrcliahillty of sections /
British press. comparing the latest e.
with the notorious Pekin massacre n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-03
MORGAN, LIKE SCHLEY,
is A SOUTHERN MAN.

New Orleans, February 2s-The Crescent
city continues stirred from the coDvcn.
tionai center TO circumference" over
"Teaeup" SIMPSONS sonr letter concerning
the promotion sought by the popular and
able Gunner Morgan. New Orleans Is
the home city Of Gunner Morgan he was
presented handsome sword and medal By
his fellow citizens
Epiiomized, this is the career OF the
ambitious Young gunner TO date:
He was born Of reputable parents 10 New
Orleans In 1866.
He went to school TIL he was 10 years
old
At the age Of IL he enlisted "in the
third class"the bottom Of the ladder
In the United states navy.
Throughout his early traniug-as, indeed,
throughout his lfe--he was noted for his
bravery. intelligence and quicsness Of dc.
cision. In personal appearances In per.
sonsoual behavior, IN personal conduct, he
shone not on his shoulders.
lie was passed to the chief gunshlp with
faultiess record
He plotted the defense Of Rio dc Janeiro
50 satisfactorily that he was praised by
the navy department.
He won FOR the United States navy the
international craftsmanship medal during
the Victoria Jubilee.
lie again won the marksmanshlp prize In
the United States competition.
He was Transferred to tho battleshlp
Maine when & went to Havana, but on
account Of delay In the transmission or
papers was not aboard the ship at the
time Of the disaster.
He was the chief reliance Of the Maine
investigation committee In Havana harbor
and held the record among the divers who
tool part In that work
He fired the drst gun Of the spanish
war at the bombardment Of San Juan.
lie was lntrusted with the fitting out Of
the Mcrrimac before Hobson took her to
he sunk in the entrance Of Santiago har
Dor.
When Rear Admiral Sampson planned to