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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Collector.

thereby announce my candidacy for the
o1ce of tax collector OfSumter county, sub
Ject TO nomination by the Democratic party
At the approaching primary May 7th, 1902.
Respectfully, BROWN SMALL,
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For the Legislature,

Iannounce my candidacy for reelection
TO the legislature as one OF Sumter'S repre-
ssnf7tfvts subject to the democratic prf-
m9rv and Will appreCt" te the support OF my
friends and voters generally Respectfully,
r I, HOMER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Clerk of Court.

10 the voters of Sumter county: I hereby
sanlouace myself candidate for reelection
20 % me ONCE of clerk of superior court OF
67gutrr county, subject to he action OF the
~ /" tIoli mo- dllc ~ imary. If elected Mr., II. T.,
- 80 W9oa viii be my deputy, and / pledge a
la''AIu uI discharge OF the duties Of the ONCE,
Yours to serve.
CHAS. A. CHAMBIISS.
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Gives clean Bin 10 Cuba.

Washington, April 26.--Dr. q
Doty. health officer
New York. was here
recommended that here.E
tine against vessels from
enforced. 1t has been CT
detain ships from Cuban
days. DR.. Doty believes resi-
this regulation would assist in
fishing closer commercial relal
with Cuba There Is no yellow III
now epidemic in the island.
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HAGAN'S
MAGNOL IA
BALNl

will effectualIy remove FreckIes,
Sunburn, Tan, undue Redness,
Sallowness and all other blem-
ishes to beauty.
1T IS ALOUD
for the face, neck, arms and hands.
Can be easily and quickly applied.
Others cannot detect It's use.
1t leaves no sticky feeling.
Harmless as water.
At all druggists. 5
Price Is cts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Collector.

herewith announce my candidac" for the
oAet OF tax collector of Sumter Cou lty, sub
Ie.I tolne action of the democratic primary
5et 10 he ordered. l respectfully ask the
SGppoEt OF my friends and the democratic
voters OF sumter.
w ATVVC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Coroner.

Iauncuuce my candidacy for the office of
coroner of sumter subject 10 the action Of
the Democratic primary on May 9TH,
and ask the support of my friends and the
voters of sumter generally. If elected Twill
DO my fun duty in future as l always dld in
the past, Respectfully,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Treasurer.

/ am a candidate for the once of county
treasurer of Sumter, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary, and solicit the sup
port of my friends and the democratic voters
Of Sumter, Respectfully,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Receiver.

herewith announce my candidacy for the
ON e of tax receiver of Sumter, subject to
the action o f the democratic primary, and
viii greatly appreciate the support of the
voters of the county. Respectfully
JAMES a. CAREY
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For Treasurer.

lam candidate for the office of treasurer
OF Sumter county, subject to the action If
The democratic primary. and ask the support
OF my friends and the voters of Sumter,
promising if elected a faithful discharge of
the duties OF this important ONCE.
j. O. MCARTHUR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Receiver.

lam q candidate for the office of Tax Re
-.,aLr an |f sumter county, subject 10 the &C
tetsIi1,af he democratic primary May 7th and
glotId appreciate the support OF my, friends
,1t voters OF the county generally Re-
an .trIJr j. w. MURRAY
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Australia Yields to Penny POSTAGE

London, April 26.-Austrana has
given her adhesion to the imperial
penny postage system. She had held
aloof hitherto on the plea that ad-
herring to the system would result
IN loss Of revenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Receiver.

lama randidlte for tax recetv. + of sum
tsrs1Diect to the Democratic pTlm arV, ana ana
"Lt of the count, promising faithful
zet'55II7,o, of the duties thereof il elected.
dl-tA''i - J. w MiZE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Collector,

lam a candidate for the office of tax collec-
Tor OF Sumter and would greatly appreciate
me supporto of my friends and the voters of
me county at the Democratic primary,
piedglng careful discharge of the duties of
the ONCE II elected. Respectfully,
L L HIIDS((N.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Coroner.

thereby announce myself a candidate Tor
-1i. .-1frr of Coroner of sumter county, sub
sgrf W n Inc action of the democratic primary
IN Nav Tth am indeed gfa,etul to my
~ lt heir votes i'm In coming election.
a1E 1'' T. H. CHEEK
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Receiver.

1 am a candidate for reelection to the of
will appreciate the support of my friends
ami voters generally at the forthcoming de-
mocratic primary. Respectfully,
l. p RATFORD
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Tax Receiver.

rotbe voters of Sumter county: hereby
announce myself a candidate Tor lne ONCE
o-rfiG4rv. " promise, if elected, TO discharge
PItI 1IIv to the very best OF my ability,
At -''3 J r. PITCHER.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.

T.rrounce my candidacy for the legisia--
a'-H, me of Sumter's presentatt7es, and
I4,G ,1gnrrCiate the support OF the voters at
viii dIL 49,, ON Nav 7th, Respectfully
the FLI'4'''' JAMES A. HIXON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
For Treasurer.

thereby announce my candidacy for the
ONCE of treasurer of Sumter county, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
and respectfully ask your support.
LOTT WARREN.
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G. wo EXPRESS
Va1eSOs PREPAID

We snip on approval In plain, sealed boxes
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive it and test it, if it Is not satisfac
turn your 1850 We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old Eight bottles for $3.50
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid, $500;
gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50 NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies in the market and
will save YOU 50 per cent. on YOUR purchases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

Forest Fires Cause Loss of $4,000.
Oil City, Pa, April 25.-Forest fires
in this immediate vicinity have en-
tailed the loss of $4,000 upon Yenan-
90 county oil producers in the past "a
hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

The above are only a few brands OF the
70 any we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Wh1skey, Peach and Apple Brandies, ETC.,
wards
We make a specially of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
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A Blonde


show more plainly than brunettes,
but these discolored spots greatly mar
the beauty of either.
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DEATH AND DISASTER :
IN HURRICANES WAKE
Town of Joplin, Mo-, Swept
by Furious Storm.

THREE ARE KILLED OUTRIGHT
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Mothers everywhere testify to the
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Cure. Pleasant to take. Children like
IT. Sure cure for grip, bronchitis,
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return at rate of one fare plus $500.
Tickets on sale June 18th, 18th, 21st
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

+ hereby announce myself candidate
LOr AZ orneyo LOgan county subject To the
vii Of the voters OF the county .-H. r.
eTHURSTON.
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spEcIAL suMMER ExouRsIoNs
To Michigan, Minnesota and wiscon.
sin, Via thhe Santa Fe Route.

sin, Via thhe santa re Route
During June July. August and Sep
tember we will sell special excursion
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points in Michigan, Minnesota and
Wisconsin at rate of one regular first
class fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Final return limit October 31st, 1902;
Michigan.
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Grayling Mackinaw Island
MaclSinaw City Marquette
Menominee Petoskey
Port Huron st. Joseph
Trayers City
Minnesota.
Alexandria Duluth
Lake Mlnnetonka Minneapolis
st Paul
Wisconsin.
Ashland Bayfield,
Burlington Delavan
Eagle River Eagle River
Eikhart Lake Elk Horn
Fox Lake Green Lake
Hartland Kilbourne City
Madison Manitowoc
Marinette Lake GENEVA
Milwaukee Milwaukee
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FOR RENTNice furnished room with
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FoRsALe-MIscELlANEous.

A BARGAIN-seO acre choice improved
tract in view and 2k miles Of Guthrie
will sell 100 or all A. c. MoskeS2l i03 East
Harrison.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
PREVENT Badness
And Cleanse the Scalp of
Crusts, Scaless and Dam
druff by Shampoos of
GUT TlGIyRA SOAP

And light dressings with Cuticura, purest Of emol-
fients and greatest of skin cures. This treatment
at stops falling hair. removes crusts. scales
and dandruT, scothes irritated, itching surfaces,
stimulates the hair follicles. supplies the roots
with energy and nouyjshmept, and makes the hair
grow upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp when
all else fails.
Millions Of women use Cuticura Soap assisted hy
Cuticura Ointment. the great skin cure, for pre-
serving, purifying and beautifying the skin. for
cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and dandrun
and the stopping OF falling hair, for softening,
whitening and soothing red rough and sore hands.
for baby rashes, itchings and chafngs in the form
OF baths for annoying irritations and inflamma-
tions or too free offensive perspiration in the
form Of washes for Lucrative weaknesses. and
many sanative, antiseptic purposes which readily
suggest themselves to women and mothers and FOR
all the purposes Of the toilet. bath and nursery
Cutfcura Soap combines in one soap at one price
the best skin and complexion soap the best toilet
bath and baby soap in the world
Evening star., 1902-05-05
Club Organized.

chapter B of the P. E. o. Society was
organized recently in this city by Mrs.
Llddle r. Richards, state organizer of Iowa.
Through the efforts of Mrs. Myra B. An
drews the success of the society was as
sured and 1t met at her home on Yale
street, in the evening. The following Off
GERS were elected: Mrs Marie w Hodg-
klns, president; Mrs. Elizabeth Thatcher
vice president: Mrs. Virginia J. Swinburne
second vice president; Mrs. Myra Andrews,
recording secretary; Mrs. Jennie G. Walk
er, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Alice
Morse Brick, treasurer; Miss L. NJ Nc
Coy, chaplain; Mrs Mary B. Lloyd guard
In addition to the above, Mrs. Hortense
IreVltt Fuller became a member and Mrs
Girton of Waterloo. Iowa. attended as a
visitor. After the exercises the members
were invited into the dining room where
dainty refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
STATUS OF UNUSED TRACKS.
Inquiry Regarding Those on K Street
in GEORGETOWN.

The District Commissioners have received
through Senator Mcmillan of the Senate
District committee, letter from r. H. Phil
lips, inquiring to the status of the I'M
used tracks on K street between 2Sth and
Both streets, Georgetown, and the unfinished
trestle, grades and rights Of way west of
the Aqueduct bridge Inspector Bradshaw
OF the engineer department has made an
investigation of the matter and reports the
work of building the trestle was undertaken
in accordance with a charter granted to
the Washington and Western Maryland
Railroad Company of Congress, approved
March 2, 1889. 1t appears that on April s,
ie:t2, at its present stage of construction.
bill was filed in equity by persons compos-
that further work the trestle be re-
court
Pursuing the record in the case Mr. Brad
shaw says that on April 5, 1892 Justice
Hagner granted a restraining order stop
ping work upon the construction until fur
ther order TO be made, if at all, after a
hearing set for April Z, 1892. Mr.. Brad
shaw states that it does not appear that
there has ever been hearing, and he
says the order of the court is in effect to
the present time.
with reference to the tracks on K street
Mr.. Bradshaw states he is informed by the
Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator and
llWay Company that it will make use of
the tracks as soon as certain plans now un-
der consideration can be matured and put in
operation.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
Lumber and Mill Work Still Low at
& N. Y. ave. Boards, 81. 40. Flooring, $50.
TWenty-Fifth Anniversary.

The congregation of Berean Baptist
Church will celebrate the twenty fifth an
niVersIry of that society beginning We'd
nesday evening, May Z. The history of the
church will be reviewed by Prof. James
Storum of the board of deacons and
speakers from sister churches will also
participate in the exercises. Music for the
occasion will be in charge of Mr.. Stanton
Wormley
Joint celebration Of the church societies,
including the Sunday school, the Y p s.
G. E. Ladies' Aid Society and the Kings
Daughters, will take place Friday evening
social reunion of the members will also
be held at that time. The anniversary eX-
ercises will close Sunday May H. when
the pastor, Rev. d. f. Rivers, will preach
the sermon in the morning and a special
song service will be held in the evening
Evening star., 1902-05-05
OLD RESIDENT DEAD
MR.. SMITH THOMPSON PASSES
AWAY AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS.
Had Lived in Washington for More
Than Sixty Years-Once
Naval officer.

Mr.. Smith Thompson, an old and re-
spected resident of this city, died yesterday
morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs
Otho T. Beall. He had been i'll only about
a week. His funeral will take place tomor-
row at pm. from his daughters resi-
dence, 2o1 E street northwest, and the
burial will be in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr. Thompson's long residence in this
city, covering period of over sixty years.
and his connection with local interests gave
him an extended circle of friends and ac-
quaintances. His recollections of the past
were especially clear and distinct and it
was a great pleasure to his friends to con-
verse with him.
Mr. Thompson was born on Staten Island,
N. " eighty-one years ago. He came from
Evening star., 1902-05-05
Winding UP Fair Business.

The executive committee of the Masonic
Fair Association held a meeting Saturday
evening. Convention Hall has been aban-
doned, and all business is now transacted
at headquarters. Receipts for the season
tickets are coming in rapidly.
Section + of the ladies' auxiliary of Co
lumbia Commandery have arranged for a
theater party at the Lafayette Theater Fri
day evening for the benefit of the temple
fund.
The past masters apron at Federal Lodge
oooth to be given to the most popular past
master, was voted to William F. Coggins.
past master of Lebanon Lodge, No I He
did nov enter the contest until the last day
OF the falr, but won out, with a fair mar
gin of votes to spare
Evening star., 1902-05-05
BALTIMORE & OHIO



Leave Washington, New Jersey ave. ana So.
thicnEo and Northwest. <IO:45 m. 81 ~ nm.
Cincinnati, St Louis and Louisville slO:O5 a. m.
S.43 'i:1C night.
Ptttshurg, 'lo:45 an. $3.50 pm. and .I 100
night.
Cleveland, '1O:45 am. and 1900 night.
Columbus and Wheeling, .6:2O pm.
Winchester, fs:2S am, t3 AS and $50 pm
Luray % :45 pm.
pm. ''
Frederick. 1885. 5000. tlo:45 am. n:1s. t4:so.
f6:20 pm.
Hagsrstown. H4S tIo:cs am, and 1890 p.m
f4;So 1870. s1O:15, I'll 80 pm.
GaIthersbnrg and way points ts:35. 5000 an,
fr25o s1:l5. 1900. t4:30. 800. f5:3 fT:O5
go, sl0:l5 i'll 80 pm.
Washington Junction and way points, rs :35. SO 90
am; 81: rs, 4:30. IS 80 pm.
baltimore. week days. x2:00 500. 6:3O. x7:O5,
1I;l5; Ks:So, s:35. 1880. 10000, 11:ss am,
G535 x620. 6:30, xs:0o Sl0:00. XII 80. IL :5 D. m
sundays, x3;O0 x7 :05, x7:l5 $40. x9:vO m.
123e. 1915, 1900 N3:;I0. 1905. Ks :35. $50
xs:oO. .l0:00. x1l 30. xii :35 pm.
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
All trains illuminated with Pntsch light
TIE east 300. :05 tdiner) IS 30 thu1rtl. $500
tdiner), fl0:00 tdinerl am, 'l230 tdinerl. 300
f,Royal Limited" diner, taco (bunet). 500
diner; 500 and 'l1:30 pm. (sleeping car open
at 1000 o'clock.
Pullman cars all day trains.
Atlantic City. 'l2:3O noon.
daily. Except Sunday. fSuDday only.
NENpress trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. orders left at
ticket offices. 619 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
New York aVenue and 18th street and station.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
Territory Cannot Be Extended,

postmaster John A. Merritt has written
to the District Commissioners asking that
Park street, Mount Pleasant. on which has
recently been located a branch post office
substation, be sprinkled during the coming
summer from 14th to 10th streets He will
be informed that at present the water
wagon on 14th street sprinkles ALI the area
possible for one wagon to cover, and that
In consequence it is impra cticab to extend
It's territory. Later in the year it IS hoped
funds Will be available for the purpose of
addltlonal water wagons, in which event
the watering of Park street can be under
taken.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
Capital Camera Club Election.

At the annual meeting of the Capital
Camera Club neld recently the following
officers were elected: DIR. William p Her.
bert, president; Mr.. Charles E. Fairman
vice president; Mr.. w. F. Peabody, record
ing secretary; Miss Kate S. Henry, cor
responding secretary; Mr.. w. c. Babcock
treasurer: Miss Rebecca L. Webster, H.
brarian; Mr.. E. j. Dam, Mr.. W. S. Daven-
port, DR.. Dieffenderfer, Mr.. ]. w. l.. Dill
man and Mr. II. K. Hickey, directors A
reception will be held Tuesday evening
The club exhibit. which opens tomorrow
will be open to the public from $50 am.
to pm. and from to 10 pm. daily and
Sunday from 1:30 to 430 pm.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
DEATH OF MR.. WILSON
PROMINENTLY IDENTIFIED WITH
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.
Was Union Soldier in Civil War, Con-
sui at Client, Lawyer and
Scientist.

Mr.. Thomas Wilson died yesterday morn
ing after an illness which extended over
quite long period. Funeral services will
be held at the late residence, 121S Connecti-
cut avenue tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin, the pastor of
the Church of the Covenant, will officiate.
The interment will be in Rock Creek ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Wilson spent the greater part of a
busy life in this city, and he had large
circle of friends here. He was born on
July Is, 1872, in New Brighton, Beaver
county, Pa. His ancestors on his fathers s
side came from northern England, and
originally settled in Hartford county, Md.
His mothers family, the MERGERS, were
Evening star., 1902-05-05
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and 40 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at 6:30 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach,
Wirt's wharf and intermediate landings at
Q am.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1917 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mount Vernon, hourly, 10
am. to pm
Cars leave AGueduct bridge for Arlington
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Seeing Washington observation cars leave
1919 G. st. at 10 am pm and pm.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
ers leave 7th street wharf. See schedule
under Excursions as to time.
Evening star., 1902-05-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Transfer of Industrial School Property

Captain Davis of the navy. superintendent
or the naval observatory. and Mr.. George
: wilson secretary of the board of chari-
ties of the District. have been Jointly au-
thorized by the Secretary of the Navy and
the District Commissioners to arrange an
equitable plan for the transfer to the gov
ernment of that portion of the Industrial
Hcme School property on Wisconsin avenue
lying within tine radius OF the proposed OBJ
servatory circle. The District authorities
are willing to transfer this property to the
government. but so far the authorities have
falIed TO agree upon terms. The main
points or dlferenca relate to the compen-
sau"n 10 be allowed the District for the
improvements on the land including sew
eral buildings which will be DESTROYED if
the transfer is effected