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The Washington times., 1902-04-20

How do I teach7 Well. you know that
1t is professional saying that trainers
never tell their secrets. will say, how
ever. that 1 have a system which I find
is more successful with the seals than
that adopted by any other trainer with
any other kind of animal. The fact is
that they are SO different. With the
horse or dog. or lion. or monkey, It is
the whip that does the work You might
say that they are beaten into it, because
that is actually the on!y way they can
be made to do anything-simpiy by pun
ishment.
'Of course, I administer punishment
upon occasions when my seals are vicious,
as they frequently are. My body is cover
ed with scars from their sharp teeth. 1
tell you when they do bite you feel it all
over you
But returning to my method rl,yard
them literally and. because they have
superior Intelligence. there is less diff
Guilty in getting them to grasp and retain
the idea that they must do a certain thing
IN certain way at a given cue from me-
with the case cf the seal that beats the
Win "'' mn, ali nave 10 10 Is TO
turn my eye in his direction and, as he
watches me like hawk. he carries out
his part without break
What do they suffer from? Why lust
about the same complaints that you aud
have. Stomach trouble. kidney trouble.
lung trouble and pretty near everything.
What do | do? Well there Is not much to
be done. because | an not a doctor and I
don't know much about the physiology of
the thing. But you see that all of mine are
well fed. and they don't look iil-treated.
THE fact is, l like the work and am
net sorry that SO far l have spent seven
teen years OF my life in daily companion
ship with these big-eyed beasts"
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
Captain Woodward Tells of His Seals.

Captain Woodward, whose performing
seals and sea lions astonished Chase.s na-
irons the past week, regards these am
phibians as the most intelligent OF all the
brute creation
L really think said he, in speaking
Oh his experience with his pets. that
both seals and sea lions. in a general way.
have brighter wits than any other species
OF the brute creation To tell you the
truth. when l run across some men am
inclined to think my finny actors have
got a little more sense than their two
legged brethern.
Il do not like to call the mental pro-
cess they 60 through by the name of
reasoning. but II is something pretty
close to that Take the tossing ball trick
that my big seal does. I am willing to
wager any reasonable sum of money that
TO human being can perform the same
feat. | will admit at the start that the
formation Of the seals body gives him a
peculiar advantage. but as you will see
If you observe the trick. he exerts and
manifests a quickness of intelligence, an
ability to measure distance and to de-
termine swhat shall be done that is Ger
tainly on par with the action of a bright
man called upon to use his wits in an
emergency.
II throw the big ball to him. Now you
must remember that the ball is not
perfect sphere. because Il is so much in
Use that it gets flabby. This makes it all
the more difficult for it to be caught. as
when it whir!s through the air toward the
seal 1t may present an angle at the bot /
tom whore the seals nose must touch it
that would make it extremely difficult to
catch It.
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
Seals and Sea Lions at Chase S.

Many of Chases patrons marvelcd ut
Captain Wcodward's performing seals and
sea lions last week aad Mr. Chase Will
continue their engagement this week 30
that others may come and see and won
der. Without doubt they constitute onc
OF the most important and unique animal
exhibitions in the annals of the circus
and vaudeville. There are limitations but
Captain Woodward ranks as the origi-
nator and coafessedly the best trainer Of
this amphib:an act. The exhibition this
week will comprise the best features OF
the past weeks act, together with new
occasions for admiration.
Second in prominence will be Les Del
bosq because of his phenomenal ability
as hurdle jumper. Among the unusual
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

boy and guardian; seIf-sacrifcing IS
sumption of compromising compact By
the elder. and eventual explanation lead
ing to renunciation of their earlier at
tachment and awakening of the youth 10
his folly. and the discovery that the
daughter has all along loved the middle
aged bachelor guardian. The result is
happiness all around.
The incidents of when We Were Twen-
ty-one" are ingenious and the dialogue is
brilliant and sparkling with wit
Mr.. Morris. who is one of the most brill
liant of the younger stage favorites. and
who vas for several years the favorite
leading man OF Charles Frohman and the
star of THE Lost Paradise" Lady
Ursula and Under the Red Robe" will
be supported by a strong com9any num-
bering thirty persons.
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

''Florodora" swept everything before its
aggregation OF pretty maidens at the CO.
lumhia Theater last week. and came near
to establishing the box cfIice record for
that playhouse for the season. The
original company-that is. it contained
few members of the original Fiorodcrans
was on view during the week, and the
performance was first class Ia every re-
spect, even If the pretty maidens were
not SO attractive as the sextet that
answered the query, Are there any more
at home like you?" earlier in the year
when "Fiorodora" was first brougD: to the
Capital. The Columbia was crowded every
night, and during the latter part CT the
eble to secure seats.
Henry Miller. with darcy OF the
Guards an agreeable comedy Of Revolu-
tionary times. proved but a fair magnet
at the National, and. although the piece
was excellently acted and almost perfect
Iy staged. the audiences were never what
might trutIIfaiIy be described as better
than ''goed sized
The stock company at the Lafayette re-
vived "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
with good deal of success, while at the
Academy OF Music a nelcdrama with the
title of Lost in the Desert" and which
boasted of race scene, a fire scene and
a troup OF performing Arabs, evoked lots
of enthusiasm from the gallery occupants
and was attractive enough 10 Ill the
lower floor OF the theater at every per
formance.
Chase's bill of vaudeville was away be-
low par, and in consequence the audi
eness were smaller than one is accus-
toned 10 seeing at this home OF polite
vaudeville.
The Empire program, too, was lacking
in good points, and business was poor.
Kernan's, with the Dewey Extravaganza
Company, did well with show of average
merit.
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

| lesques to be prescnted. "a Night on the
Roof and AT the Races many strik-
ing novelties will be introduced There
will be the customary quota of comedy
and songs. and in addition the Empire
chorus will figure prominently in the en-
semtles.
The olfo will be given principally by the
members Of the Empire Company. al
though one of the biggest features of the
vaudeville world. Smith and Chrisholm. in
an act that is said to approach Sandow's,
has been secured to strengthen this part
of the performance.
Bert and Sophie Leslie will give
sketch that has never yet been presented
10 local audience. and which is said to
oner unlimited opportunities for creating
laughter.
Miss Grace Spencer. Alex Cameron, and
John r. Rogers will sing some new songs
that will be illustrated by colored views
While Susie Rocamora, Nellie V. Nichols.
and Maude Sohlke will also contribute
musical numbers. A number OF the ysude-
Vile performers who will be in Washing
ton this week have volunteered to assist
the EmpIre forces and the bill will. there
fore. offer one or more new features every
night.
Manager Schlesinger and Treasurer Will
son. of the Empire. will have a benefit
Sunday night. April 27. when a burlesque
and vaudeville programme of more than
ordinary attractiveness will be given.
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
Elizabeth Tyree to Be a Star.

Elizabeth Tyree. the Washington actress.
VIII be presented at the head of her own
company. under the management of Hen
ry B. Harris. next season in "Gretna
Green" comedy written by Grace L.
Furniss.
Miss Tyree. who has sailed for Europe.
VIII return at the end of July to begin re-
hearsais for prominent production. In
which she will create leading role. Her
tour under Mr.. Harris management will
begin in the early part of November
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
Closing Week at the Empire.

This week will mark the closing of the
theatrical year at the Empire, and the
period will be devoted to series of night
iy benefits. the entire proceeds of which
will go to the several members of the
stock burlesque company.
There will be much more than ordinary
interest in the performances, inasmuch as
the burlesque company will be seen at its
very best. naturally, and in the two bur-
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

months OF painstaking care have been ex-
pended in an attempt to make the produc-
tion conform, as to its costumes. scenery.
and mise scene. to the spirit of the
hrst fifteen years of the sixteenth century
The list of works to which Miss Marlowe
referred in selecting the costumes and
stage pictures is remarkable The pro-
duction and the company will be identical
with those that drew great audiences to
the National earlier in the season.
The only matinee will be that of Sat-
urday.
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
Happu Hcoligdn on The Stage.

The farc!cal and musical production in
three acts. entitled Happy HooIigan."
viii he presented at the Academy this
week. It has well-defned plot, which
answers fer the bringing forward of
clever specialties. the grouping Of pretty
girls. dancing. and new songs 1t is
admitted that it was written for laughing
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

indeed. does every member of the COM
pany of thirty or more named on the pro-
gram. There is calisthenic chorus and
dance by dozen pretty girls in hand
some costumes. and as a laugh producer
Happy Heoligan" is said to be all that
it claims to be.
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
Blanche Bates in "Under Two Fiaqs.'

ouida' love story. Under Two Flags"
In its play form and with Blanche Bates
as Cigarette. has been crowding the
Academy Of Music. New York, for four
months. 1t is one of the big thrilling plays
of the season to which theatergoers have
given enthusiastic support. and now. after
about eleven months Of performances in
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
IA Midsummer Nidht's Dream ;

The production. "A Midsummer Nights
Dream at the Lafayette. has proved so
successful that the management has de-
cided to continue 1t for another week
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

'FloTodora, With It's Equipment of Prettu7
Maidens, Monopolizes the Attention of
the 1heatTlCallU Inclined People of Wash |
ington During the Week Henry Miller
Gives Good Performance of an Adee-
able Comedy News and GOSSIP Of the
Stage. D. b. D. b. b.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
MANY TIGERS WILL BE THERE.
Busy Session of Cit Court Will Begin
Monday.

Judge Charles r. Crisp will convene
the City Court Of Americas in regular
quarterly session tomorrow to dispose
of both civil and mlsdemeanor cases.
Among the latter is the usual large
batch of blind tiger.cases handed down
from the superior court, where twenty
one true bulls were found at the recent
May term. No other animal, perhaps,
hourishes to such an extent as does
the blind tiger, and while occasionally
one IS caught and sent to the pen a
hundred others escape. 1t was the
opinion of prominent member of the
last grand jury that the prosecution of
blind tiger cases cost the county and
those summoned as witnesses not less
than 81, 600 and this is true of about
every session of the court he<e For
four years the county and town have
been infested with these illegal liquor
sellers, and while an occasional one is
caught, as stated, the profit thus de-
rived from selling whiskey here is
sufficiently great to warrant the chance
Of arrest This is attested by the fact
that eighty six licenses to sell whiskey
in Sumter have been issued this year
from the internal revenue office, while
perhaps as many more are selling with
out taking out government license,
as the chance Of capture is so small
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
THIS WEDDING ON WEDNESDAY.
Miss Mary Pickett and Mr.. De Witt
Pickett to Wed

At noon on Wednesday next, 9Th,
at the residence Of the brides aunt,
Mrs. Sarah Schumpert, on Lee street,
Miss Mary Pickett, of Americas, and
Mr.. De Witt Pickett of:Dawson, will
be united in marriage The rites will
be solemnized by Rev. y. M Williams,
an uncle of both the bride and groom,
and will be witnessed by the relatives
aud immediate friends Of the young
couple. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Pickett will start
north upon bridal tour. Miss Pick
EFT is one Of Americas most beautiful
and cultured young women whose rare
traits of character have endeared her
to a wide circle of friends Mr.. Pick
cit resides in Dawson, where be is en-
gagged in the insurance business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST
Those Who Come and go In Day In
Amerlcus.

Miss Leila Watson leaves tomorrow
upon visit of five or six weeks to
friends in Newman, West Point and
Atlanta.
Mrs. j. NJ. Oliver left yesterday af-
ternoon for Bronwood, and will spend
some time with friends there and in
Dawson. dr..
Miss Marie Lamar, whose recent Ill
ness in Savannah was matter OF con-
Germ to her friends here, has returned
to her home.
Miss Annie May Bell, stopping a
week in New York en- route home from
Boston, arrived in Americas yesterday
afternoon.
Misses Irene Solomon and Annie
Lester were two fair visitors in Amer.-
Gus yesterday morning, the guests of
friends here.
Mrs. Groves, of Nashville, Tenn. is
spending few days very pleasantly in
Amer1cus with her sister, Mrs. Bell, at
The Windsor.
Miss Sallie Mcleod, of Salt Lake
City, Utah, is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs. D. T. Wilson, at her residence On
Taylor street
Miss Esther Morris, OF Savannah,
came yesterday upon visit OF three
or four weeks to Mrs. D. Pearlman at
her home here.
Judge James A. Hixon left yester-
friday for Los Angeles, Cal, to look
after the interest of his clients here in
that Hill estate.
Mr.. J, s. Shuck, of the Colum bus
Rnquirer-Sun, with Mrs Shuck, spent
the morning here yesterday, guests of
the Hotel Windsor.
Miss Maggie Buchanan is at home
again after a stay of some length in
Knoxville, Tenn University, perfect
ing herself in music
Miss Mary Westbrook, of Montezu-
ma, was the guest of the Misses West
brook here yesterday, en- route to hel
home from Madison, Fla.
After visit of some length to hel
aunt, Mrs. A, K. Scnumpert here, Miss
Eloise Pickett leaves Wednesday for
Monteagle Syringe, TenH.
Mrs. V. V. Malloy left for her home
in Savannah yesterday after spending
several weeks here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R.Spear.
Miss Rightop Habersham, the very
popular and charming guest of Mrs. G.
T. Miller for two weeks, returned tc
Savannah yesterday morning.
Mrs. George BagIey has as her guests
this week at her home in De Soto
Mrs. Charles Damour, of Cincinnati,
and Mrs. Jere Hollis, of Macon,
Miss Claudia Moore, of Atlanta
Misses Meta Owens, Lucille Bland and
Myra Tigars, of Troy, Ala, are guests
of Miss Ella CLARK here this week.
Mrs, Edward Hines and sister, Miss
Opal Hines, one of Americas fairies
young ladies, go to Savannah this
week to spend some time with relatives
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Look Pleasant, Please

Photographer c. G. Harlan, of Eaton,
o can do so now, though tor years he
couldn't, becaused he suffered untold
agony from the worst form of indiges-
Jion. All physicians and medicines
failed to help him till he tried Electric
Bitters, which worked such wonders
for him that he declares they are god
send 10 sufferers from dyspepsia and
stomach troubles, Unrivaled for di-
sesses of the Stomach, Liver and kid
ney5. they brsld up end give new life to
the whole system. Try them. Only
5O3. Guaranteed by the Edridge
DrugstoTes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
STILL FL0GKING TO REGISTER.
Total May Exceed 5000 By Date of
Election.

The vote cast in the forthcoming To-
cal option election in Sumter promises
to be the largest in several years. AS
evidence of the interest felt therein it
may be stated that there are a thousand
more registered for this election than
were registered for the recent county
and state elections. The total at that
time was 1,G4), while already the reg
Istration for the locol option election
is near the $500 MARYLAND may go TO
5000 as the books will remain open
several days longer. A considerable
number Of voters registered yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Window Shade
News.

yssss e. LOT w u . W
shades. If we can't do the job to
your satisfaction, then there s some
thing wrong, and when we find a
wrong in this store we speedily
right it.
5 Dozen full size window shades,
good quality; worth 4Oc; this week
at 25c.
10 Dozen 3x7 Opaque window
shades, plain and dado, all cOlors,
regular price 65c, special this week
at 43c.
Curtain Poles a speciality in oak,
mahogany, white enamel and gilt
with trimmings to match, from 400
to $1.O0; also oak poles 8, 10 and
u feet long at special prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Not Over Wise.

There is an old allegorical picture OF
girl scared at grasshopper, but IN
the act of heeol essly treadiug on a
snake. This is par lied by the mar
who spends large sum of money build.
ing a cyclone cellar, but negiecss tolpTo
vide his family with bottle of Cham
berlain's collie, Cholera aud Diarrboe5
Remedy as a safeguard against bowe'
complaints, whose victims ou'numbel
those of the cyclone hundred to one
This remedy is everywhere recognize
as the most prompt and reliable medi
cine in use for these diseases. Fol-
ale by al druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Sumner Underwear When
good L
For Women. derive a

uldhC vi
selected yarns, and made to fit, can
be bought at such little prices as
the following, ii is poor economy to
buy trashy sorts.
Ladies low neck sleeveless and
short Sleeve Vests, tapped neck,
worth 15c at 10c.
Ladies' low neck Isle thread
sleeveless Vests, regular price 25c
at I5c.
Ladies' silk Isle thread Under
vests. square and V shaped neck
and sleeveless; worth soc; special
at 25c.
SPECIAL Boys Blouse
Suits from to years, assorted
styles, worth SO. so; special to close
at Csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
GEO D. WHEATLEY GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
The Bargain Iron Is Hot.

By striking while 'the iron hot" achieve results
The bargain sparks fly thick and FAST 1t is while these
sparks are flying that there's money be saved Prompt
action necessary as many Of the following lots are limited
ADD when they've gone there1 be like them at
these prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Some Excellent Cool and 1,'.o clean
MattingS. floor covering re- gi;

expensive. All the best of this
seasons product to pick from.
20 Rolls Jointless China Mating
neat patterns, perfectly fast colors,
both sides alike and good value at
55c; this week at 173c.
10 Rolls Fancy japanese Mat
ings, beautiful designs, will weal
well; regular price SOC and 25c
special this week at 213c.
About 700 remnants Of Mating
ranging from 5 yards up to 20 yds
away below manufacturers cost t.
close.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03

Some Hosiery Only Only one %1e. lot 10 "a. Of
IIemS. hav got footwear
of this sort to
buy; pay you, and pay yOu well to
get in on these:
Ladies tan gray and fancy stock
ings in Isle thread and read maco
yarn, all sizes and fast colors;
worth sec, at 25c.
Ladies' fast black real liae
thread, lace effects beautiful pat
terms; all sizes; regular price 75c;
special at 472c.
Children's white, red, blue and
pink, lace Isle thread hose; all
sizes, worth soc; at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
MRS. McMATH IS FIRST READER
Succeeds Mrs, Bell in Christian SCI
ence Church,

In accordance with the recent by
law, by Mrs Mary Baker Eddy, in re-
gard to rotation in office in Christian
Science Churches, Mrs. Lula f, Bell
has resigned her place as reader and
Mrs. Alice McMath has been appointed
to fill vacancy and will assume her new
dnties as first reader.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03

Extensive preparations being for the
fall bushes, and leave for York in a short
time anxious to convert everything possible
into the spot cash Spot cash only all goods quot
ed at these low prices. If you needing or will
mead at any time soon, anything in the above line
now is the time to buy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Ladies Csc, Sc, Soc and 75C Belts at lOC

We have placed on sale three hundred
Ladies Belts of all grades, ranging in
price from 25c to 75c. OF course the styles
are not exactly the best, but on an average
all are worth four to FIVE times as much as
we ask for them on big center counter.
Choice 10c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
I Want Old Iron

/ want three carloads wrought iros,
bones, old brass and copper. Highest
prices paid. AARON COHEN,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Mems BIeaChed Jeans Drawers at &c Pr

One hundred pairs Mems Bleached
Jeans Drawers, made of the famous Pep
perel Jeans; regularly sold at 35c to SOC
pair. Clearance sale price 23c per pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
a House For Rent.

The dwelling I now occupy on Tay-
Tor street; eight rooms, with bath etc.
Two halls. Possession Aug. Goth.
p, l.. Holt,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Ninety-Five Cents a Pair.
5000 Remnants at Half Price and Less

On a special counter we have thrown
out great lots of remnants that have &C.
cumulated during the past season. In this
lot will be found fine dress goods, skirt
lengths, Percales, Dimitles, lawns,
Batistes, Silks, Linens, etc, and all marked
for quick clearance at one-half to two thirds
off regular prices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
Mems UnIaundried White Shirts 45c

Monday morning we will place on sale
about three hundred Unlaundried White
Shirts, made of the famous Wamsutta
Muslin, linen bosom; never before offered
for less than 75c; now at 45c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
NAvucNNyhS SSSttC}R,
One Thousand Pairs of Ladies and Misses Shoes at 95c Pair

generous
Ninety=FiVe Cents Pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
LAS GALL
ON"
Summer Merchandise
1t is not question now of price but the main idea
is to sell the stuff We don't want to carry over
single piece of summer goods can avoid and every
induCement will be offered now to move the goods
Silks and Wooden Dress Goods reduced 20 to =.
per cent. %
All Wash Goods will be sold for almost half for
mer prices.
Linens and White Goods at tempting reductions
HOSIERY Ribbons, Underwear greatly reduced.
Laces, Embroideries, Belts, Chatelaine Bags,
etc, at cut prices

Reduced prices will prevail on all Ladies and
Children's Slippers
Reduced prices all Summer Shoes for men
Specially low prices on all trunks and travelling
bags.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03
More Of the Mems Shirts at CSC.

Entirely new lot will be placed on sale
Monday morning. All are standard makes
and are we'll made of Percales and Madras
Cloths. Prices have tumbled to 35c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03

sablo lrnuUista aud nnua,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-03

You can't imagine prettier summer
fabric than Silk Mulls or Dotted Crepe de
Chimes. We've sold hundreds of yards this
summer-new. We have about FIVE hun
bred yards of this beautiful fabric that
were regularly priced at Csc to 75c p I'd,
to sell at Csc yard.