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Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
AMERICUS EXPECTS
LOWER TAXATION.
Returned Prosperity to Bring Reduced
Taxes,
PRESENT RATE IS RURDENsOME
City's Indebtedness is Reduced Al
ready and With The Very Rigid
Economy Practiced There Should
Be Some Relief Now.

In view OF the approaching era of
returned prosperity. the citizens of
Americus would like to see and doubt
less will see actual results arising
therefrom in the way of very sub
stantial reduction in the rate of taxa
tion, to be assessed very soon.
Nothing succeeds like success.
Nothing counts like actual results.
1t is true that for several years past
the city has been in financial straits,
necessitating rigid economy In NUM-
cipal affairs and the putting of taxes
to high point
But the debt has been reduced there
by already, and aside from the city's
bonded Indebtedness, which is al
ready provided for, a few thousand
dollars, possibly five or six, will clear
up every particle of the city's indebt.
edness and give her a clear record
again.
aud this, in sll probability, would
have been done this fall even had not
the exchequer been enriched by sew.
eral thousand dollars in the way of
special license taxes.
The salaries OF employees IN every de-
partment of the city were cut January
1st., the police force reducad, and the
salaries of all the men cut besides,
This was absolutely nece ,sary, the
council thought, and the people agreed
with them. We had to economize in
order to get out of debt.
Ia this way saying of several
thousand dollars was effected.
A per capita tax of 50 upon the 1900
pupils of the public schools will like
wise add goodly amout to the treas
ury soon.
Last year the tax rate was put up to
ST. 30 per $1O0, very near the full limit
allowed by state law. In addition,
high special license taxes had to be
imposed in order to make up the de-
ficit. 1t was a drastic dose, but cir
cumstances made it imperative.
But are getting out of the woods
now Darkness is behind and day
light is breaking. We can see the
bright light ahead.
The city will soon have money in Its
till, money, 1t might be said, from an
unexpected source. Then, too, the
property returns this year should
yield a much larger amount than last
year.
These facts, it would seem, should
make possible reduction of the tax
rate this year, The rate has not yet
been assessed, and the citizens of
Americus have good reason to expect
that part of the burden will very
soon be lifted.
Americus' thrifty neighbor, Albany,
Is gong to pay a rate of three fourths
of one per cent this year, an extreme
ly low rate indeed. Americus cannot
hope to do that we'll at present.. under
the circumstances, but certainly some
relief will be expected now.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
God wants flowers on hearts more
than on altar cloths.
To NV Friends.

1t is with JOY | tell you what Kodol
did for me. / was troubled with my
stomach for several months, Upon be-
ing advised to use Kodol, did 80, and
words cannot tell the good it has done
me. A neighbor had dyspepsia so that
he had tried most everything, told
him to use Kodol. Words OF gratitude
have come to me from him because /
recommended il. t.-Geo. w. Fry, ViolO.,
Iowa. Health and strength OF mind
and body, depend on the stomach, and
normal activity of the digestive or
gans, Kedol, the great reconstructiVe
tonic, cures all stomscA and bowel
troubles, indigestion, dyspepsia ko-
dol digests any good food you eat.
Take a dose after meals. W. A. Rem"
bert.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
All W ere Saved.

"For years 1 suffered with untold
misery from Bronchitis," writes j, H.
Johnston, of Broughton, Ga, "that of
ten 1 was unable to work. Then, when
everything else failed, was wholly
cured by DR.. Xii g's New Discovery for
Consumption. My wife suffered in
tensely from Asthma till it cured her.
and all our experience gees to show il
is the best Group medicine in the
world" A trial will convince you it's
unri7aled for Throat and Lung diseases
Guaranteed bottles SOC and $1.00.
Trial bottles free at the Eldridge Drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
TIE PEACHES HAVE VANISHED.
Fruit is Scarce And Of Very Inferior
Quality.

This week witnesses the passing of
the peach season, and already the
market is pretty we'll here depleted.
Americus certainly had the finest fruit
ever produced while the season lasted,
and in wasteful abundance. One wagon
load of peaches, little hard culls the
size of hickorynuts, was brought in
yesterday, perhaps the last of the late
varieties. Watermelons Of finest quail
ty are still plentiful and cheap.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
EMPLOYEES GIVEN AN INCREASE
Wages Will Be Advanced Ten to
Twenty Percent,

Five hundred employees Of the Sou
thern Railway shops in Atlanta are
iubiIant, as it is understood that the
increased rate of wages for which they
have been asking for some time has
been authorized by the officers Of the
road. The increas is said, however,
not to embrace the entire list of en-
ployes, the machinists being excluded,
The increase in salaries includes the
carpenters, blacksmiths, boilermakers
and painters. The increased scale Of
wages ranges from 10 to 20 per cent.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
His Sight Threatened.

"While picnicking last month my H.
year-old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant" says w. FL. Dlbble, of
Sioux City, la. "He rubbed the poison
off his hands into his eyes and for a
while we were afraid he would lsse his
sight. Finally neighbor recommended
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. The
first application helped him and in few
days he was as well as ever" For skin
diseases, cuts, burns. scalds, wounds,
insect bites, De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles at
once. Beware of counterfeits. W. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Boy Cured of COlic After Physicians
Treatment Had Failed.

My boy when four years old was TAX
en- with collie and cramps in his stom-
ach. sect for the doctor and he in
jected morphine, but the child kept
getting worse. / then gave him half a
teaspoonful of Chant mberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and in
half an hour be was sleeping and soon
recovered-F, L. wilkins, Shell Lake,
Wis. Mr.. wilkins is booker for the
Shell Lake Lumber Co. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
BUYS RESIDENCE ON COLLEGE.
Beeland Heme Is Bought By Mrs NJ
P, Black.

Mr.. @. L. Beeland on yesterday sold
to Mrs. Mary P. Black his home on
College street, near Barlow. The con.
sideration named in the transfer was
81, $50. Mr.. and Mrs. Beeland pre-
ferred boarding to keeping house,
hence the sale of their home. Mrs.
Black bought the house as an invest
ment, and a good one it is.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Wanted.

Men to leasn barber trade only eight
weeks required. Steady practice, expert In
structions, tools presented, wages Saturdays,
diplomas granted, board included, Positions
guaranteed. write nearest Branch. Moler
Barber Colleges, st. Louis, Mo, or New Or
leans, La.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Skaters Ali Records.

Twice in hospital, +. A. Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala. paid vast sum to doc
tors TO cure a severe case of piles,
causing "a tumors. When all failed
Bucklen's Arnica Salve soon cured him
Subdues Inflammation, conquers Aches
kills Pains. Best salve in the world,
25c at the EIdridge Drugstores.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
It Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs tonic. Don't give purgatives
that gripe and weaken. DeWitts Lit
tie Early Risers expel all poison from
the system and act as tonic to the liver,
w, Scott, 531 Highland ave., Milton,
Pa. says: 81 have carried DeWitts
Little Early Risers with me for several
years and would not be without them. "
Small and easy to take. Purely vege-
table. They never gripe or distress
W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Baggage Transfer.

Having purchased an interest IN
Winns baggage and general dray busi-
ness, we are prepared to handle any
thing IN that line and / will give the
same my personal and prompt atten-
tion. Headquarters at Windsor Hotel.
@, M. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Special Bargains.

have for sale, terms half cash, well i'm
proved farm situated three miles flom Am
ericus, containing i've hundred acres four
hundred acres open land in cultivation.
have central and suburban residence prop
erty that must be sold. l have also brick
storehouses as well as vacant lots All very
reasonable as to price and terms.
JB. FIELDER, Real Estate Dealer,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

In soaps we carry a list
almost without limit, both
domestic and imported.
The complete story would
make a book interesting
in every chapter. We can
tell of but one brand but
we recommend that, Opera
Violette Soap, delicately
perfumed and a pure soap.
Three cakes to a box ......
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Dysentary Cured Without the Aid Of
a Doctor.

II am just up from hard spell of
the flux" (dysentery) says Mr.. T. A,
Pinner, we'll known merchant of
Drummond, Tenn ''[ used one small
bottle of Cham berIain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoe Remedy and was cured
without having doctor. / consider it
the best colera medicine in the world"
There is no need of employing doctor
wnen this remedy is used, for no doc
tor can prescribe better medicine for
bowel complaint in any form either for
children or adults. 1t never fails and is
pleasant to take. For sale by all drug
gists,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
RELIEF In SIX Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
1t lisa great surprise on account of it's
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,
Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
NloIet 0oi2et AHate1,

To use with bath we have violet
water in bulk without a peer, and
upon the toilet table it fills the
places of perfumes or cologne equal
" well. 1t has a natural violet
odor that is remarkable. Full pint
$1.2S.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
POLICE BOARD NOT IN HURRY
In Matter of Selecting officer Claw
sons Successor.

1t may be Wednesday next ere the
police commission elects a new man on
the force in place of Officer GlAwson,
resigned. Chairman Perry said yes
terday that the beard would be in no
particular hurry, IN order that all .ap-
plicants might have time in the prem
ises. And there will be no lack of ap-
plicants. Several have already gone
to work with the hope of getting the
place and are pulling strings to that
end. The commission will, no doubt,
exercise due care in filling the vacan-
cy. Americus has but small force,
though amply sufficient where all are
experienced men.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Cures Eczema, Itching HumOrs.

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. ItgIves healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals
all the sores. eruptions. scabs, scales
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swellings, suppurating, watery
sores, etc. Druggists, 81. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
For Rent.

Store house in Barlow block now
occupied by Galloway Grocery Co.
Possession given Sept. 1st. Apply
Eldrldge Drug Store.
SO IF,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
COTTON MARKET REPORT.

Americas, Ga, Aug. % Receipts
today at local warehouses :. 238 bales.
Received previously ....1,762 "
Total receipts to date. 49,. 2, 900 bales.
The local market is quoted as follows:
Good Middling ing....................S SIC
Mludllng' '.....'.........'. ''oc q o4c
New York contracts closed steady.
Aug. $40, Sept. $3.50 Oct. $50. Nov.
1923. Dec, s % Jan. 8.25.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
Bath Oab1sts.

Paste Mark Bath Tablets
give to the water of the
bath a delicious and last
ing odor, pervading the
whole room. 1t communi
Gates its aroma to the water
to the water in such a per
feet manner that the skin
retains for hours a most
delicate and beautiful per
fume, box. x................." $l.Ot
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
WleIet TmmOnt0.

Violet Ammonia, as we
prepare it, is free from all
the skin irritating objec-
tion of clear ammonia. 1t
is delightfully."- scented also
with the odor of violets.
A dash in the bath will
prove most refreshing.
Bottle. ...........................
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Worth 800. to- you to cure child u
or adult OF lnconunence OF
water during sleep ANTI -Dluretle
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by u.
J. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

For Rent
For Rent.

Four room house with hall and cook
room. Corner Bell street and Harold
Ave. City water free A. w, Smith.
1926 If.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
For Sale.

Twelve horse power Cooper engine
and boiler IN good condition and VIII
sell cheap. J. II. GARFIE1Dt
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

The best physic-Chamberlain's s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take. Pleasant in fleet. For sale by
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
sZustrvne.

The universal polishing
soap will clean enamel bath
tubs, silver, plateware and
all other metals and makes
everything glitter and
glisten like the sun. Price
per cake. ke....."......... ....".
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Heaven takes in what earth casst
out.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

The path to greatness with God
lies open TO all
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29
FLESH R1u7Aes,

The just requirement for
promoting the health and
beauty Of the skin is to
thoroughly cleanse it.
Oily matter and dead tis-
sues sometimes clog the
pores. A flesh brush with
soft, medium or stiff bris-
ties, according to ones
skin, will do much to re-
store a beautiful glow and
color to the skin. We
have them at SOC, 75c, 81
and.............................oI'o .oI'o
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Success is not salvation, but saliva.
tion is success.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Itch on human cured In 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by II. j. Eldridge,
druggist, Americue, Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

When Gods showers cease mans
supplies fail.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Sent by mail on receipt OF price BYE. }
Eldrfdge sole agent, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Ohe PERFECTLY
TpOmtea
RatA Room.

Modern architecture today
includes the bath room
among the most important
of modern American home
comfort, but the arts of
the perfumer, the soap
maker, the rubber man,
the brush maker and a
score more envOlves the
trick of making this room
the altar, as it were, of
health, vigor and beauty.
In our stock we gather
from the four corners of
the earth under one roof
every article requisite to a
perfectly appointed bath
room.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

1t takes a great man to comprehend
himself.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Sincerity is the best sermon against
hypocracy.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

The braggsrt deceives no one but
himself
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

q "a - T 90 Fa y IA.
Thg Kind You Have Always BOuOb
Americus times-recorder., 1902-08-29

Neors Tue ~ -. @
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-03
BROUGHT
TO LIGHT
Wilmington people receiy=
ing the full benefit.

There have been many cases like
the following in Wilmington. Every
one relates the experience OF people
we know. These plain straightfor-
ward statements will Go much toward
relieving the suffering of thousands.
Such testimony will be read with in
terest by many people.
Mrs. Margaret Draper, No. liz
French street. says:--"l was subject
to attacks of backache which were
often so severe that it was as much
as | could do to get about and do my
household work. | often had such "a
pain in my back at night that lcould
not sleep. | used all kinds of kidney
remedies but never had any relief
worth speaking about. Doan's Kid
ney Pills we're recommended to me
bv my daughter-in.law, Mrs, L. W.
Draper, No. l2l5 Wesi Third street,
who had used them with the greatest
satisfaction. | got a box at N. b.
Danlcrth' s drug store and was sur.
prsed how quickly they gave me re.
lief. The pain gradually left my
back and have not suffered from it
since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name -Doan Sand
take no other.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-03
THE PENITENT.

Underlined for an appearance at
the Opera House on Wednesday
afternoon and night is W. E. Nanke.
vile 5 ma ammoth production of The
powerful drama The Penitent. ~
The play comes TO US with all the
prestige Of Il successful run at the
Park Theatre, Boston, the critics
there going 50 tar as to say that it
ranks as the best drama ever seen
there in its intensity OF story and
brIlia1cy of conception.
AS one writer put it: "The play
is a vivid and trutbiul picture of
Old Country life, the plot deeply in
terestins and we'll worked out, and
the characters true and natural.
There is so much that is good. en-
nobling and en- Joy able IN il that it
may lie classed is one Of the best
dramas on the stage. 1t is play
that fingers with you, and as soon
as Tie performance is over there is
a desire to- sec It again. It's ln-
deed an ideal play
Manager Vaudeville has staged
"Thc Pcutcnt' in a most lavish
manner, a perfect depletion OF the
locale OF the STORY the hills aud
valleys oil the Cumberland Noun
tains- being showu.
Heading the cast is Leon Hall. a
young man OF nerve, vrillsy and
much strength. Supporting him Is
Maud Claire Shaw, one 0. the most
brilliant OF he younger women On
tho Stage to-day. Her beauty and
magnetism aid her much in the de-
lineatlon Of her part. David Ianch
cit. one o th> best known ot the
old-tinc actors. is also in the cast
Together with Minnie Bowen,
Myics Mccarthy, Edith Domby,
Bessie Marlowe, viii Thompson
Davis, besides Il score cl othcrs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
OUR NEW MINISTER,

After having seen" "The Old Home
stead. Of which one never tires il
will be interesting 10 welcome the
newer product from the pen OF Den
man Thompson, written in a SINH
lar vein.
When "Our New Minister will
be at the Grand Opera House to.
night. The play is now IN its sec
ond year Of success. 1t will he
particularly interesting because it
treats ol rural New England life in
much the same manner as does our
old irieud the "lIomestead. The
scene OF the play is laid in Hard.
scrabble, N. II. The first act shows
the front piazza and general store
Of back country village.
Here the characters OF the will
age gossip. wrangle and swap
stories, as people come TO the store
to make purchases aud then depart
The second act shows the
home Of the new minister, and the
third act shows the home OF re-
form I'd convict.
Its success then led the local
management to book it at once for
return date. and is convincing
evidence that it will be better re.
ceiyed on ills return visit, having
been endorsed by will enthusiasm
who witnessed it before. 1t is
satisfactory and harmonious per-
formance and has been conceded by
the best critics. TO be the best thing
IN the way OF natural portrayal OF
life since MIR. Thompson first pro.
duct "Thc Old Homestead saw
the light oil day 10 years ago. In.
deed, it is universally admitted
"rhat Our New Minister is
the greatest rural play ever given
on the stage.
John TerlisS, Charles Stedmaa,
Joseph Conyers. John Barker, IL II,
Scott, John Z. Brown, Grant Fore
man. Ethel b. Ferguson. PhiIa
May, Mrs. Geo W. Barum and
their talented associates are sure OF
a cordial welcome.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-03
ADVANCE IN
INSURANCE.

At special meeting of the
Middle department of the Board
i of Fire Underwriters held in Phil
adelphia February 2S, an advance
at 25 per cent Oh number of fire
insurance risks was ordered. 1t
was stated in local fire insurance
office this m,rning that the raise
applies to the Eastern and Middle
Union with the exception of Mary
land. The rlise will effect the
large majority Of holders Of fire
Insurance policies in this state as
Delaware is in the Middle Union.
All states south of Maryland
the New England and Western
States, have had rates advanced.
Marylmd's case will be settled at
the next meeting, which will be
held in about two weeks.
The meeting which determined
upon tho advance was held in
Philadelphia. A 25 per cent. raise
i'll the flat rate was ordered, but
on certain special mercantile risks
and other hazards the aCvme
will amount to about so per
cent.
Enormous fire losses, which
have recently been shared by al
most every insurance company,
are given as the reason for tie al
vance. The fire, February ?, in
Waterbury, Conn, caused more
than 81 100000 damage, and ST.
100000 was the estimated value of
the property destroyed at Patter-
son, n. j., u week later.
The cali for the meeting was
issued by the Eastern union com
panies and the resolution was
made public February 10. 1t
stated that considering the present
condition of the country as affect
ed by the large and numerous fires
which had occurred during the
past tuce years, and which had
rendered business Improbable, it
WAS the unanimous opinion that
in advance should be Immediately
ordered.
The new rate is said to meet
with general appreciation among
Insurance men. Business men
will feel the advance but dwellings
will not be affected. Especial
stress is laid upon department
store, and manufacturing con-
Germs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-03
MRS. B0TKIN'S
APPEAL.

Attornev v-General Ward OF Dela.
ware, in behalf Of the State of Cali.
iornia, will appear in the supreme
Court o, the lnited States today
and present formal motion TO dis-
miss the appaa! carried by Mrs.
Cordclia Hotk 10. murderer OF Mrs,
j, i. Dunn!ny and Mrs. j. d.
Dcane, from tho California Superior
Court TO the Supreme Court.
Congressman Coombs OF Cali(or.
MIA. viii represent Mrs Botklu,
and will consent TO the motion to
be made by Attorney General
Ward. This will establish the
jurisdiction of the California courts
to try Mrs. Bo,kiu and It is ex-
pected that TREY l.. Ford, At,or.
nev-General Ward OF that state,
viii immediately begin proceedings
ior new trial of Mrs. Botkin.
Mr.. Ford was called suddenly
away from California, aud asked
Attorney-lieoeral Ward to repre-
sent him in the hig hest court in the
land.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-03
CASES IN
CITY COURT

Deputy Judge Townsend occupied
the bench in the Municipal Court
'..is morning. Frank Fisher was
fined 81 and costs for d,sorderly
conduct.
James Cunningham was charged
with begging aud was sent to the
county workhouse for ten DAYS.
Samuel Stockton was charged
with yagrancy and the case went
over until tonight.
Irwin Johnson was lined 10 ana
costa for disorderly conduct.
The case ol Albert Burke was
continued until Wednesday even =
ing.
James Young. co,ored, twas fined
IS and costs for ,respass.
r Frank Gerere. was fined IS and
costly for] acting IN a disoi derly
manner.
Tie charge Of d'sordcrly con.
duct against William Gallagher,
was dismissed.
Samuel File was fined $40 and
costs for pulling down i quaran-
tine flag.
Michael Mccormick was charged
with disturbing the peace. Yes
terday he was fighting with his
vile and used bad language. Sew
eral witnesses testified 10 hearing
the fight, He was allowed to 60
upon the promise that he will not
annoy his ws!e any mere. lie
claims that there is another man in
the case.
LYDIA Pryor. co,ored. was
charged with the larceny CT SIS,
but the prosecuting witness did
uotappcar and the case went over
unit! tonight.