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The Washington times., 1901-11-17
GAGE TO DINE WITH
LOCAL BANKERS.
ACCEPTS ASSOCIATIONS INVITATION.
VIII deliver an Address-Prominent
Finnnciers From other cities
Also to Be Present.

Secretary Gage is to be guest at the
first annual dinner of the Washington
Bankers Association. to be held on Iues-
day evening. December 9. 1t is under
stood that he will make an important ad-
dress on financial topics, in the line Of ms
annual report. A large number OF otner
Government financial people and prom
inent bankers of New York and other
cities viii attend the dinner also, and the
association will be launched on its ca
reer as a bankers dinner given in a
handsome way
The list of invited guests at the affair
is as follows. The Secretary Of the Treas
ury, the Treasurer Of the United States,
the Comptroller Of the Currency; George
Baker. President of the First National
Bank Of New York. and Chairman of the
New York Clearing House; c. c. Homer,
President of the Baltimore Clearing
House; Robert shrfyer, President of the
Baltimore Bankers Association; Henry
W. Cannon, President Of the Chase Ma
tionaI Bank, of New York; James V. Wat
son. President of the Philadelphia Clear
ing House, and H B. F. Macferland, Dis
trict Commissioner.
Membership of the Association.
Nearly all Of the invited guests have
accepted the lllNlldNlolA- AS AA4tAAAbSA7 +44P
Of the association, including the presi-
dent, vice-president and treasurer Of
each of the local banks and trust COM
panies, will also be present. 1t is ex-
pected that nearly a hundred people Will
attend, Including members and guests.
Vice-President Hyde. Of the Riggs Ma
tional Bank, who is president OF the as
sociation, and L. J. Davis, Of Lewis.
johnson & Co. delivered the Invitation
of the association to Secretary Gage and
the other Treasury officials in person, and
it was accepted by them all, so that no
hesitation is felt in promising that Mr..
Gage viii attend. 1t is also said that
President Baker. Of the First National
Bank, has accepted.
The BSnkcIs' Association was organ
lied last summer. but has never until
this time made any public appearance.
The officers Of the association are: Presi-
dent, Thomas Hyde, Of Riggs National
Bank; Vice President, c. ]. Bell. Of the
American Security and Trust Company;
Second Vice President, c. F. Norment, of
the Central National Bank; Secretary,
William A. Mearns. Of Lewis. Johnson &
Co, and Treasurer r. II. Smith Of the
Union Savings Bank. Twenty-Five banks
and trust companies are members Of the
association.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
JUDGE WAS INCREDULoUS.
Negro Centenarian and dTweIve-Year-
Old Son in Court.

Moses Wilson, negro who claims to
lack but one yea, of rounding out CEN
tury existence, yesterday pleaded in Po-
lice Court for the release of Lewis Will
son, a twelve-year- boy. who. he said
was his son. The urchin was accused Of
throwing stones on NJ Street, and the
white haired old darkey. with tears in his
eyes promised to give him a 'sho nuff
liclzin 80 IL the sequence was withheld. The
old man had stated his age, but Judge
kimball evidently thought he had not
heard Alright.
How old did you say you were?' he
asked.
..Ninety-nine. goin' on hundred" said
Wilson.
And your son is only twelve years
oId?'
'.Yissah. dat all he am"
Judge Kimball looked incredulous He
eyed the pair for a moment, and said with
his usual dignity:
I'm let the boy off this time If you
will give him a sound whipping. | feel
ought TO make some concession to your
age. 1t isn't often that man has a nine
ty-nine-year lease on life"
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
ARMY ORDERS.

Capt. Frank B. McBenna, Twenty
| eighth United States Infantry, has been
detailed as recorder of the army examin-
| ing board convened at Chicago, to re
lieve Cart John j. Bradley, Fourteenth
Infantry.
Capt. Harry A Eberie. assistant sur
geon. L. S. Volunteers. is relieved from
duty at Fort Totten, N Y, to take effect
upon the arrival at that post Of First
Lieut.. Edwin W. Rich, assistant surgeon,
and will then report for duty with the
troops to be sent to the Philippine Isl
lands on the transport Crook, to sail from
New York City, n. Y, on or about De-
cember l. 1901.
Major Benjamin C. Lockwood, Twenty
first Infantry, is detailed as a member of
the examining board convened at the Pre-
sidiO Of san Francisco, Cal, vice Lieut..
Col. Henry II. Adams, Eighteenth lnfan-
try, hereby relieved.
First Lieut.. Evan Fl. Humphrey, Eighth
/ Cavalry IS transferred to the Seventh
Cavalry and will Oe assigned TO n troop
by the commanding officer of the latter
regiment.
The leave of absence granted Capt
Daniel w. Ketcham, Artillery Corps, Is
extended one month.
Leave OF absence for one month is
granted Capt. James w. Watson, Tenth
cavalry, to take effect upon the eXpira-
tiUil oI ms present leaVe OF ABSENCE
The leave of absence on surgeons csr-
tihcate of disability graEted Dental Sur
geon Robert w. Morgan is extended two
months on surgeons certificate of disabil-
ity, after which ne is ordered to report by
letter to the Surgeon General Of the Army
for annulment OF contract
Capt John J. Bradley. Fourteenth In
tantry, aide-de-camp. is detailed as mem
ber of the examining board convened at
Chicago, Ill. vice Major William II. Mil
Ter, qlartermaster
The retirement from active service by
the President November Is, 1901, of Brig.
Gen. Robert II. Han, by operation of law,
under the provisions OF the act Of Con-
gres~ approved June sc, 1852, is an
nOuTced Brigadier General Hall viii
proceed to mis- home.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
STREET LAMPS D1sMANTLED.
Depredntions Reported by the wash
inEton GasIight Company.

The Washington Gas Light Company
has reported to the District Commission
ers the depredations of certain night
prowlers who have disrhantled several OF
the burners III street lights belonging to
the company. Seven such depredations
are reported. and in two other instances
the burners were removed and the gas
left burning through the larger aperture.
4he company asks the Commissioners
TO assist in ferreting out the persons
guilty OF the act and to afford protection
to the lamps in the future
The Commissioners have referred the
matter to the Police Department request
ing an investigation and such action in
the matter as circumstances may develop.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
Raised Too Much Dust.

Minnie Smith was complainant in the
Police Court yesterday against William
Taylor. charged with disorderly conduct
Mrs. Smith testified that Taylor cursed
her because her colored servant swept
dirt against his house and window. The
Street. Taylor said there was a long
story connected with the trouble, but
Judge Kimball did not care to hear IT.
Then Taylor told how he offered to fight
the negro who did the sweeping, He was
fined Sc, which he paid. Taylor is a street
car conductor.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
BAD FOR THE GoLDsBoRoUeH.
Torpedo Boat Unable to Avoid
Trouble on Her Trial Trips.

The record of misfortunes which have
marked the numerous trial trips Of the
torpedo boat Goldsborough was added to
on Friday, according to report received
at the Navy Department yesterday from
Seattle Wash The little vessel had gone
out to sea for another official trial trip,
but had been compelled to abandon the
trip because of foggy weather. In trying
10 get back to her berth, she lost her
bearings, and ran end on into the dock.
The accident viii necessitate consider
able repairs IL is said
Tho previous accidents OF the Colds
borough were Of a mechanical nature,
due principally to defects In her ma
chinery. The last trip however, apart
from its uufaVorable ending, demon
strated that these defects had been rene
died. and that in any other kind Of wealth
or the trial would have been an unquali-
fed Success.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
Two Marines Fined for Assault.

John Dodge and Thomas O'Farrell were
fined $40 each by Judge Scott in the Uni
ted States branch of the Police Court
yesterday, for assaulting Harry C. Hick-
erson. 1t was said that In a row at the
corner of Tenth Street and the Avenue
Friday night, Dodge and OFarren bruised
Hlckerson's nose and jaw so severely
that he had to be treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital. In court yesterday Dodge
and o. Farrell. who are marines, declared
they had nothing 10 do with beating
flekeIson. They said there vas a fight
part in il.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
DROWNED IN THE RIVER BoDoI.
Lieutenant and Six Men Lost in
the Philippines.

The death by drowning of an army lieu
tenant and a squad of six enlisted men,
while crossing a river In the Philippines,
was reported to the War Department yes
terday by General Chaffee, from Manila
The party consisted of Lieutenant Craw-
ford. First Infantry, and the following
men of Company I, n@that regiment:
Sergt. Albert Baier, Privates Frank r.
Fitzgerald. Frederick w. Schander. Prio-
leon O. Gilreath, Kersey Downs, and Guy
McBeth.
The accident occurred in attempting
passage of the Bodoi River, in Samar, on
October 80. but owing to the disturbed
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
STRONG FOOD.
Having the Longest Staying Power

Having the Longest Staying Powers.
IT is a good thing to know how 10 Sc
lect food that Will SO thoroughly feed and
nourish the body that there is no indica-
ton OF hunger or f.tintness from one
meal TO another.
Grape-Nuts Food Will carry the user
longer. probably, than any other food
known. young lady attending business
college writes from Atlanta, Ga say
ing: Before 1 began using Grape Nuts
j got SO hungry before the dinner hour
that l was faint and almost sick, but
since have Grope-Nuts Food for break
my dinner without experiencing any OF
the former trouble.
One great advantage is that Il re-
quires no cooking or preparation. / wish
everyone knew OF the yalue of Crane
Nuts. Food for children In school."-I.
Parkhurst-
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
Convicted of Bicycle Theft.

William Neal. colored youth. was con-
victed in the United States branch of the
Police Court yesterday of stealing a BIZ
cycle from James n. Ellis. one from Miss
Margaret Tote. and one from Frank d.
Rice. Judge Scott committed him to the
Reform School. Henry Holland. who
was said to have aided Neal in stealing
the wheel from Frank D. Rice was fined
sic with the alternative of serving thirty
days in the District Jail.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
cHRIsTIANcY oUARANTINED.
Scarlet Fever Keeps Him From the
POstOfIce Department.

George 4. c. Christiancy, Consulting
Assistant Attorney General for the Post
office Department. is quarantined at the
Junior Republic settlement near Annapolis
Junction. where a number of scarlet fever
cases have been keeping people within
doors ever since last Thursday
Mr. Christiancy is not afflicted with the
disease, but sanitary laws prevent him
from coming down to his office at the
POsiofice Department.
Mr. Christiancy is interested in the
Junior Republic as a member of the board
OF trustees, and he. with his family. lives
near the settlement.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
PARKS IN OTHER CITIES.
Colonel bingham Making Western
Tour of observation.

Col. Theodore A. Bingham, the Super
intendent Of Public Buildings and
Grounds. IS making tour Of the princi-
pal cities of the West for the purpose of
observing the various parking systems
and gaining such information on the sub
ject as he may be able to-
Colonel Bingham is not a member OF the
Park Commission created for the pur-
pose OF deNisinS 4 plan for a connected
and harmonious park system for the Dis
tTict Of Columbia BY reason Of his Of
fetal position. however. the matter Is Of
the deepest interest TO him. He will un-
dOubtcdly be coEs ulted before any final
action Is taken.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

condition of that country the news
reached Manila only yesterday All the
bodies were recovered and buried near the
place where the men lost their lives
Lieutenant Crawford was one of the
newly appointed officers of the reorgan-
lied army, and was seeing his first service
afield when he met his death.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

The bronchial tubes sustain the same relation
to the lung tissue as do the branches OF a
tree to the foliage. The most important part Of
a tree are its branches, Sc it is with the lungs.
The most important part OF the lungs are the
bronchial tubes, and when the bronchial tubes
are affected the lungs proportionately dis
eased Don't be deceived by your doctor when
he SAYS "only your bronchial tubes are affected
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

II you have Catarrh, Bronchial. or Lung
Trouble, consult DR.. Shade free of charge. Thirty
years practice. Located in Washington over ten
years.
References: Captain Barnes. 0i2 25th St. NV !;
Mrs. Zoller. s02 II st. NV; W. T. Crump. esq,
1884 9th st. NV; ". P. Lees, A. NJ. sg2 II ST.
NV; Henry II. Drew, cured OF brain and nervous
trouble, 1888 Corcoran st. NV; ". Sanford
Brown, esq, l7l1 Pa. Ave, cured of consump-
tion, weighed 90 pounds ==sistis 100; Mrs.
BERTHE Hughes 100 eth 81. sw. cured Of con-
sumption OF the lungs and eatarfh; Mrs. D. r.
Graves, l7lO SD ST. NV, cured OF asthma and
lung trouble; Miss Mary E. McKim. 5oi st. Sc.
cured OF pulmonary consumption and catarrh.
Special attention given to complicated cases.
catarrh lung. kidney, Bright's disease. brain and
nervous diseases. and all diseases of the human
body. Hours to 9. Sunday. 10 to / p. m. Car
ner 18th and q.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

OF aesOphagIIs which conveys the food from the
throat to the stomach; ?. Cardiac end OF stom-
ach; 8. Pyloric end OF stomach; 4. Duodenum;
8 Gall bladder s, 6. g. Small intestines; 7. Cae-
cum; 5. Nermiiorm appendix 9. Ascending
Ion; 10 Transverse colon; II. Descending colon.
u, Sigmoid fexure; l3, Rectum; II, Anus. The
duodenum is continuous with the small iutes-
tines. The small intestine empties into the
large intestine colon at the caecum. The ar
rows indicate the direction which the contents
of the bowels must take in passing through the
alimentary canal
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

Whatever your afIliction, whether it be Deaf
ness or Bronchial troubles, or disease OF Stom-
ach. Liver, Kidneys, Rheumatism, Hay
Fever, or Nervous disease Catsrrh of any
form you are welcome 20 personal exanna-
tion FREE OF cost.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

''Is there nauseaP'
"Are you costiveT''
SIS there yomitingH'
"Do you bech up gas?"
"Have you waterbrashY'
''Are YOU light-headed?'
'ls your tongue coated|
"Do you hawk and spitf'
''Is there pain after eatingf'
care you nervous and weakY'
"Do YOU have sick headaches"
"Do you bloat UP after eatingT
''Is there disgust for breakfastP'
'Have YOU distress after eatinEP
as your throat Allied with slime!'
'Do you at times have darrhoea?
'Is there a rush OF blood to the headE'
''If you get up suddenly, are you dizyT
sis there constant sensation in the stomaehr
Stomach Disease does not remsin stationary;
il keeps getting a little worse all the time.
simple form becomes a severe form; thus those
who rely on rem edies for giving relief for stom-
ach difficulties go from simple Indigestion to
Catarrh Of the Stomach and from Catarrh of the
Stomach te Chronic Gastritis, and from Chronic
Gastritis to Ulcer II the Stomach and from
Ulcer of the Stomach TO Cancer.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

If you cannot come to the ONCE
send for home treatment.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17

DR.. Shade also has the latest improvements in
electricity. and in conjunction with his Eclectic
remedies cures the most obstinate aud compile
Gated diseases. No matter what your trouble
may be consult DR.. Shade.
The Washington times., 1901-11-17
DISEASE OF THE STOMACH.

DISEASE OF THE STOHNtH.
This condition may result from
several causes. but the usual cause
is cntnrrh. the mucus dropping
down into the throat and being
sUnl nlInNYch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
IT MAY Be HARD TO DECIDE


Which what to buy because there are so MANY nice
things here to select FROM but whatever you buy will be
worth all you pay for it. We don't do business any
other basis We can't afford to. There's constant pro-
of all the dry goods and clothing needfus
passing through hands every week.
They straight from the makers of the best and
most Stylish and go straight the homes of people who
want the best and know they it here for the least
money.
Here that ought to interest you
634c yd. For yard-wlde Perca1es-our 1Oc grade
7hc yd. For handsome line of figured Musius and
Lawns, 10c grades.
$40 yd. For entire line of shifting Cacoes the usual
Sc and &c grades
sc yd. For good line of figured Lawns aud Musi MS,
large variety.
yd. For 6ue bingham and Madras cloths, the
12Hc grade
IOC yd. For the handsomest line of white goods ever
show here 12Hc to zoe values.
yd. For the fine India white India Linens which
are the 12Rc quality,
I5c yd. For another lot of those fine fancy ribbons
formerly 25c yd
O8C. For the finest and largest counterpanes Ga.
SI6o For lot of Magnificent Marseilles counterpaues
the s.. so quality.
25c Pair for very fine and excellent lot of ladies Isle
hose. the 35c quality.
25c for the incest ladies' Isle vests in Amercus
soc yd For the finest black coored Taffeta Silks
ever offered in Georgia.
75c yd. For lot of extra fire black Tafetas Peau
de Sole and other silks.
I5c yd and upwards for lot of the new style black
lace bands for dresses.
$Ioo each for all the popular makes straight
sets.
dozen and upwards for thousands of yards of val
laces all grades.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
TROOPS MARCH ON CAMBRIDGE
Light Infantry Leaves BY Central
This Morning.

To the imaginary strains of "The
Girl [ Left Behind Ne, the Americas
Light Infantry will march gaily down
the street at II 80 o'clock this morning
to take the special Central train for
cambridge.
It will be delightful trip indeed for
she soldier boys.
They are going to the summer en-
campment, and will spend week be-
meath the great liveoaks that line the
banks of the Flint at cambridge.
The special train, carrying eight of
the twelve companies of the Fourth
Georgia, will go via Albany to Airing
ton, where it will be transferred to the
Georgia Pine Railway, reaching Balm
bridge late this afternoon,
There the troops will find a hearty
welcome and hot supper, all arrange
ments for their coming having been
completed. Over six hundred soldiers
will attend encampment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
MAY IMPROVE IT'S APPEARANCE.
Street Force to Fill Caverns on The
Avenue.

Cotton Avenue, that rough and rug
ged spot in nature, is to be redeemed
as thoroughfare by having the hill
locks graded down, the caverns filled
and the sidewalks brought to grade
and repaved. IF any street in all
Americas is susceptible to improve
ment it is Cotton Avenue, and old in
habitants will mark it as bright epoch
in the history of Americus. The road
way is all right, but some portions of
the sidewalks are so rough that only a
skilled gymnast or circus vaulter could
get over them. When Cotton Avenue
is thus put on a grade we ought to give
a barbecue and invite the multitude to
come here and see our improvement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
Gentlemen's Department.

I2c For the best linen collars and the largest variety
of styles.
I5c pair for large lot of the famous Anti Guyot sus-
penders, the Csc grade
soc pair for the finest line of Sspenders IN Georgia
See them
25c pair for the famous ShawKnt sox the best In
America. Every pair guaranteed.
soc pair for elastic drawers, better than the
Scriven, all sizes.
soc each for the best night robes you will find in this
city.
81 so, 3d. So SO pair for the famous Crossett Shoes
$3.50 pair for the in patent leather oxfords and
balls.
$500 pair for Hanan shoes, in oxfords and also bas
soc each for the best straw hats be had Amercus
Straw hats OF all grades andat all prices from 25c nd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
TEACHERS OF FOUR COUNTIES
Will Assemble at Plains to Attend
Institute.

The County school teachers OF Sum
ter, Schley, Macon and Marion coun-
ties will assemble in force at Plains in
July to attend the annual institute,
and it Will be a great occasion for the
pedagogues. Sumter alone will send
thirty or more teachers, while those
from the three other counties will run
the total to near the hundred mark.
Commissioner Moore of Sumter, and
Commissioner ColIum of Schley, will
certainly be in attendance, as may also
the school commissioners of the other
counties. The institute begins July
8th, and the hospitable people of The
Plains look forward to this educational
occasion with much interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonder eyer cease ?'' inquire
the friends of Mrs. L. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debility
but 'Ghree bottles of Electric Bitters
enabled nee to walk" she writes. land
in three months felt like new per-
son." Women suffering from Head
ache, Backrahe, Nervousness, Sleepless-
ness. Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy
Spells will find it priceless blessing.
Try it. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Ell.
Eldridge. Only SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
CONDITION is MUCH IMPROVED.
Col. Hawkins is Slowly Regalning
His STRENGTH.

The friends of Col. S. 81. Hawkins
will be pleased to learn of his continu-
ed Improvement which, though slow,
gives evidence of permanency. Several
weeks aga he received stroke of par
alysIs affecting his right side, and has
since been confined to his bed. Yes
terday it was stated that he was able to
sit up just little, for the first time
during his illness, and is now regain
ing the use of his arm and limb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
Mems Madras Shirts at S1.oo.

Many particular men wouldn't think it worth
worth while to look at shirts that cost less than
dollar and half; most men in Americas know the
kind of white shirts we sell for dollar. Now the
same manufacturer gives us the same superb and
unmatched value in a DOLLAR MADRAS SHIRT
In first place, the fabrics carefully selected and
there fifty varieties, all fast colors They
are designed and executed with the highest shirt
making skill. pair of detached cuffs with each
shirt All sizes, IA to 1S-$1. 90 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
Clothing Department.

Is full and complete for everything that the large men,
the small men the short men, the long men, and all the
different shaped need.
Cheviot SUITS Serge suits, Cashmere suits, Striped
Flannel suits Alpaca coats and vests Serge coats and
vests Scan coats and vests and everything you may
or need IN the way of medium or light weight suits.
O3d trousers In the handsomest variety shown In
this city.
Boys suits and boys knee trousers in immense vare
ty from Zoe pair up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
VERY WORST IN SIXTY YEARS.
Farmers Declare The Present Crop
The Poorest.

The farmers OF Sumter county are a
unit IN their opinion that the crop
prospect in this section is the poorest
they have ever known at this season
The cotton is overwhelmed with grass
and conditions are such that many
fields now planted will have to be
abandoned, as farmers cannot get day
labor to cultivate it, The cotton fields
ruined by recent haIlstorms did not re-
cover, as many hoped they might, and
even this late in the season replanting
is going on. Capt. G. W. Fielder has
farmed sixty years, he says, and never
has he seen conditions as bad as at
present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-18
THE MODERN BEAUTY.

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open air.
Her form CLOVIS with health and her
face blooms with it's beauty, If her
system needs the cleansing action of a
laxative remedy, she uses the gentle
and pleasant Syrup of Figa, made by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only.