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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
FARMERS FAILED TO RESPOND,
And Meeting On Yesterday Was
Passed Unnoticed.

Sumter county will hardly be repre-
scented at the State Fair at Yaldosta
unless more interest is manifested
than in the meeting of farmers called
yesterday. This was the date of the
annual election of officers of the Sum
ter County Agricultural Society, and
for this reason especially President
G.. H. S1eg was anxious for a large at
tendance. Delegates to the state con-
vention of farmers were likewise to
have been chosen, while the matter of
having o0r county represented at the
State Fair would have been a subject
of earnest discussion. But only two
or three came to the proposed meeting
and the attempt to hold it was aban-
doned. There is yet time, however, if
our farmers desire to take steps to-
wards having a county exhibit at Val
dostR,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
DAMAGE RESULTS FROM STORM.
Washouts On Railroads Delays Many
Trains Here.

Sunshine yesterday followed the
terrific wind and rainstorm of the nigh
previous, which not only caused gen
eral alarm among people here but left
destruction in its path. The damage
was widespread, though it was not of
serious nature and there was no loss
of life here.
The railroads, perhaps, suffered most
in the way of washouts.
The Seaboard Railway was blocked
at Richland by washouts near that
town and trains on this division and
the Columbus and Albany line alike
were held there all night.
Seaboard train No. II, which left
Americas the afternoon before for
Montgomery, was held in RichIand all
night. Tt came back to Americas at
10 o'clock yesterday morning, unable
to get through. Trains are running
to Savannah, but none are going
through to Montgomery
The Central had several delayed
trains here yesterday morning
The Columbus train, No. 20, came
in about eight hours late. Repairs
were made during the day and all
| Central trains are now running
| through.
No great amount of damage was
doue about the city. Many trees,
fences and boards were leveled, but
no serious casualty occurred Out at
The Plains it was stated that a large
two story building, probably school
house, was blown down. Farms here
were badly washed.
It is hoped that this is the finale of q
long season of storms and general bad
weather here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
THE
WINDSOR HOTEL,
AMERlCUS GEORGIA
HENRY s. McCLESKY. Proprietor.
SONGS ARE PROMISED
sousa's Best Will Be Sung In Opera
Here.

Unlike the civil war, the recent pas
sage at arms with Spain was not pro-
ductiye of any new songs destined to
live The gallant soldiers and sailors
of the United States forces apparent
ly being we'll contented with two ready
made war tunes that seemed to fit
every occasion. Before every skirm-
ish or battle our boys sang with the
fire spirit of prophecy. There Win
be Hot Time in the Old Town." and
each successive victory was made
complete to the stirring strains of Sou
sa's "5tars and Stripes Forever" and
his great Gel Captain" march, both of
which are sung in his great opera of
Ell Captain which will be presented at
Glover's opera house next Wednesday
night, 9Th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
Would Smash The Club.

If members of the ''Hav Fever Asso-
ciation' would use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, the club would
go to pieces, for it always cures this
malady, aad Asthma, the kind that
battles the dOctOTs-it wholly drives
from the system Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers from Consumption,
Pneumonia, Bronchitis owe their lives
and health TO it It oonquers Grip, saves
little ones from Group and Whooping
Cough and is positively guaranteed for
all Throat and Lung troubles, SOC, 81 90.
Trial bottles free at z. j Eldridge's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

Odd lot damaged kid gloves in
small sizes, (54 to 81 15c pair,
Lot kid gloves, formerly g 70
$3.50, slightly spotted. soc pair.
Lot chlldrens fancy hosiery, for
merly soc pair. at 15c.
Odds and ends nSl corsets, 35c.
Childrens undershirts and draw
ers, 25c quality at 123c.
200 pieces ladies union suits. the
soc grade at 1gc each.
About 100 ladies belts, odds and
ends, Toe, to 15c each.
Ladies pettieOats, formerly 81 to
$40 each, at 49c each.
Ladies 75c, waists, at 35c.
Ladies 81, wool waists at Csc.
Ladies So wool waists at S1.5O.
So Silk waists for So. so each.
Ladies tailor-made suits former,
ly Sc, at S2.9S: suits formerly $40
at S4.9S; suits formerly $3.50. at
1928; suits formerly S15. at $50;
$40 suits at $3.50.
Plaid back skirtings formerly
2.5O yard, to close for csc yard.
A lot ofwooIen dress goods form
erly soc yard now 25c.
Lot of soc fancy Flannels 25cyd.
We will sell this week at very
special reductions, all Carpets, Mat
tings, Rugs, Window Shades, Lace
Curtains; all Clothing, Underwear,
| Shoes, Shirts, Neckwear, ETC., will
be greatly reduced in price in or
to reduce the stock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
FOR BENEFIT LIGHT INFANTRY.
Andonegui, Great Spanish Violinist
Comes Here,

As has been announced IN the Times
Recorder already, Senior Jose Andone-
gui, the celebrated Spanish violinist,
will appear in concert in Americas
next Tuesday night in benefit per-
Torrance for the Americas Light In.
fantry. Andonegui is widely known
in Europe and America for his won
derful mastery ofthe violin. The con-
cert will take place at the city hall.
The admission will be - cts; music
pupils 80 cts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
UNDER THOUSAND IN AMERICUs.
Stock Of Cotton Here Much Less Than
Last Year,

a count of the cotton in storage in
Americas warehouses was made yes
terday, the total being but 943 bales.
This is consid erably less than was held
on March list, last year, aud at prevails
ing good prices this stock will soon be
sold and shipped. The market was
frmer yesterday, contracts advancing
steadily all along the line At the
close March was at 8.73, with May and
July together at $50. Local cotton
men look for a still further advance in
the market
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
Can't Keep It Secret.

The splendid work of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills is daily coming to light. No
such grand remedy for liver and bowel
troubles was ever known before. Thous-
ands bless them for curing Constipation,
Sick Headache. Biliousness, Jaundice
and Indigestion. Try them, 90 at e
J. Eldridge's drug store
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
Fancy Silks Slaughtered.

We have again gone through our
Silk stock and find about one humid
red pieces Waist Silks, which were
originally 75c TO $3.50 per yard.
We will close them out at once for
prices ranging from 81 &c to 75c I'd.
Odds and ends in black Brocaded
Silks, originally LOO to 200 per
yard; close for half price.
A few dress Foulard Silks left
to close at 25c I'd.
Our LOO quality guaranteed
black Tafeta Silks, this sale Zoe yd.
Our 1.25, 36-inch guaranteed
black Taffeta Silks, this sale LOO
per yard.
We will place on sale Monday
morning new lot Wash Silks, Mad
ras Cloths, Ginghams, Mercerized
Zephyrs, ETC., etc.
121c Percale Remnants at sc to
TIC yd.
sc Calico remnants PC yd.
&c Bingham remnants 34c I'd.
SC Outing remnants DC I'd.
129c Outing remnants re I'D.
Zoe White Lawn remnants sc yd.
Sc Checked Muslin remnants 4 &c.
Remnants table damasks, crashes.
Wool dress goods remnants half
price.
Big lot lace and embroidery rem
nants), just about half price.
About one thousand ribbon rem
nants; one third and one half prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
POSTS REPORTS OF WEATHER
Central Railway Keeps the Public
Posted.

The Central of Georgia Railway,
ever leading in whatever benefits the
public, now furnishes daily report If
the weather, accurate and reliable and
free to all. These reports are sent out
daily at 10 a. N, and forecast the
weather for the next twenty hours.
Ticket Agent D. Finn, at the passen-
ger station in Americas, receives this
daily report and posts it upon the bull
Ietln board for the information of the
public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the Spring
time comes, use the true and perfect
remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genu-
inc Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all
druggists, at so cts. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

FIT FUEL FOR FEBRUARY.

This store is filled with fit fuel for February
sales Seasons have met and mixed Much that is
wanted for present use and wear; much else that
fOrehanded folks buy for later use. Present time
needfuls profit stripped to be sure, but that s
good policy Much better the profit loss NOW than
carrying the goods for another six months, AS to
the bright new goods we share profits them to
stimulate trade during what used to be known as
the dull month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
REMNANTS. ODDS AND ENDS IN
Another Week of Great Attractions,
Business Bringers, Happiness Makers.

we WIN ue "o ol clearing OUT maly remnants ali
the departments this week. The
portion the time. The inducements
dull February such delighted the busiest
OF tne we nave added many remnants In adepaImens which
the daily sales have space display will he add
daily this coming week Come frequently
that have been
mined to close regardless of all former prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
A Sale Of Mems Up,to da
Furnishings. ike up.t

men w b o
Furnishings. ike up.to-
date furnishings, will appreci
ate these items at these prices.
They'll buy them, TOP. Few
men are above saving money
on their personal purchase.
Mems fine white laundried shirts,
open back and open back and
front; all size, worth 80; special
at S1.OO.
Mems Night Shirts, nicely en-
broidered down front; made of good
muslin, full length, well made,
only SOC.
Mems fast black and tan colored
Socks, high spliced heel and toe:
regular price 25c; special at 19c.
Just received 500 dozen of the
celebrated "Corless Coon" Collars,
turned down and standing; all sizes,
also a large variety of link cuffs at
lowest prices.
100 Dozen Mems Unlaundried
Shirts; good heavy quality; perfect
fitting, worth 75c, at soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
Kid GlOye To pass light
.aI4. ly this chance
ATTRACTIONS. at Kid Glove

buying is to miss an oppor-
tunity to buy good gloves at
less than their normal values.
Pay you to read.
One lot black and tan colored
Kid Gloves; size assortment broken
worth S1.00; to close at soc.
Only a few pairs left ladies white
chamoise skin washable gloves;
also gauntlet driving gloves, worth
81, at SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

rs Dozen Mems grip back Suspenders,
made of good strong elastic webbing; Mon
day and tuesday OILY at Sc pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
twill Pay You Visit This Store Monday and Tuesday, Read on;

We will place on sale two thousand
yards standard calicoes in light and dark
colors; regularly sold at Sc and &C, only 10
yards to our customer at the price &c yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
EmbrOiderieS 5000 yards of
the choicestlot
dn0 of Embroider
I9rns les ever shown
in anv south

ern store, Our magnificent
buying facilities enables us at
all times to undersell any and
all embroidery stores. Bar
gain lot 10c, 15c, Zoe, 35c, 25c,
and SOC I'd,
Matched sets in Swiss, Cambria,
Nainsook from the narrowest to the
very wide, fine, dainty patterns,
baby or large designs.
Point de Paris, Val Lace, Tor
chOn and Platte Val Lace and in
sertiOns; all new designs and pat
terms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

100 Dozen Ladies guaranteed al1-linen
Handkerchlefs; hemstitched fullregularslze,
regularlysold at II 1ac; Monday andTues-
day only at sc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

so Dozen Mems all linen hemstitched
handkerchiefs, full regular size; never be-
before offered for less than 25c; Monday
and Tuesday at II I-2c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

Fifteen Ladies fine Tafeta Silk Pet
ticoats, the silk used in them would cost
no less than SO; Monday and Tuesday
take your pick Of our stock at $3.50 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

Our entire stock of Flannelettes and
Outings will be placed on sale Monday
morning at 7 1-2c yd for your choice. Our
1oc,, 15c, 18c and pc goods are included
IN this lot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

800 Dozen Mems fast black and tan
half Hose, regularly II 1-2c; Monday and
Tuesday at &c pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

Five Dozen Ladies night gowns made
of fine muslin, nicely trimmed; regular 81;
Monday and Tuesday only at 69c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

100 Dozen Mems fine lawn hemstitch-
ed Handkerchie1s, never before known to
retail for less than 10c; will be sold on Mon
day aud Tuesday only at Sc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

MerCerized A new substitute y 1e
Six new corners in the
ZepherS. G wash dress goods %
fabric called :MeIcerlzed Six
Zepher." Cotton; yes, but
If not cotton it would certain
ly be silk. Expect you'll think
at first it really is silk. Same
bright luster, and its per-
manent too, same silky feel;
same patterns and colors.
Sold everywhere at 25c, only
2oc.
Just received % pieces perfectly
beautiful Madras, raised cords and
stripes, very swell for waists and
shirts, 15c value, only 129c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

80 dag Seed Oats. S1.O0 Fer busheI
II OLIVER q CHLDERs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01

1000 Yards very best quality Turkey
Red Prints, short lengths 10 to 20 yards;
worth &c off of full piece; price for these
short lengths Monday and Tuesday 4ic yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-01
Special Purchase of Mems Collars and
Cuffs.

Not seckonds strictly first; all sizes and
styles Collars worth II &c, Cuffs are
worth 25c They will be sold on Monday
and Tuesday only: Collars &c; Cuffs two
pairs for 25c.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

sci the body in an Intelligent manner
upon many points that mon who have
had no experience cannot bo expected
10 nave knowledge of. Such man can
OFTEN prevent imposition on the com
MISSION and at the Same time be mat
10 botE sides in the controversy. be-
cause he knows the problems that each
have to settle.
other States recognize the necessi.
" Tor a practical man on the hoard
IL IL rs necessary to have practical
railroad man on this board as it is To
nave competent lawyers to fiji the no.
sltlons on the bench.
TO claim to be such man and nv
forty years of experience ought to be n
guarantee of the truth of my claim. I
ask you to weigh the subject and if
you lind my record as citizen and NV
record as a railroad man satisfactory
and myself worthy of your vote that
you VIII give me your support. will
ne pleased to serve you faithfully and
well, rs well as | have served the rai]
road company, and my record thcr,
Is forty years without u single dismis.
sal, suspension or even reprimand.
Yours very truly,
a. G.. JEPSON.
Florence, S. G..
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

LIKE MANY SMOKERs.-Some of
the CLERKS in the war department play
Ell joke on well-known clerk in the
office the other day. They got cheap
cigar, filled it with small pieces of rub
Der and then gave it to the telegraph
man. lie is always playing practical
jokes on his fellows and they were
merely trying to even up. He started
in to work as usual and puifed vigor-
ously on the cigar. He must have had
a cold in his head, for he didn't seem
TO notice the foul smell that soon per-
meated the atmosphere. His associ-
atos could hardly stand it, however,
but they didn't know about the cigar.
The odor finally became overpower-
ing, and the smell Of rubber was un-
mlstakable. AS there had been some
trouble with the telegraphic apparatus
the innocent victim concluded from the
smell that the lnsnlators had caught
fire. An export electrician was sum.
moncd from the Western Union Office
and spent some time examining tho
switchboard connections. 1t was not
until after he reported that there was
nothing ut all the. matter with them
that the truth daWned upon the op-
orators that ii was merely caee of
bad cigar" 1t was curious COM
mcntary on the smokers taste that he
didn't know he was not smoking to.
Dacco until those around him Informed
him of the fact.-Washington Post.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

of President Roosevelt to President
Palma.
Replying to Mr.. Squires, President
Palma sad /: CT am faithfully inter-
prctlng the sentiments of the people of
Cuba when L assure yOm illustrious
President, through you, that our most
ardent desires are for the happiness
and prosperity of the American people
and their worthy President" Mr..
Squircs IS the first minister to present
his credentials to the Cuban govern
ment, and he will be dean of the di-
plomatic corps in Havana.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

could he very well decline to appoint a
successor to fill out the uncxpircd term
OF Senator McIaurin, as there will be
any number of important questions
comming up next December whom
Congress convcncs. Friends of the
Governor declare that he will meet the
issue and deal with it firmly when he
Is officially introduced to it, but further
than this they Will not discuss his pos
slblc course. The report that the
Governor is himself harboring Senate
rial aspiration complexities the possible
situation very greatly.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05
TO THE VOTERS
OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Mr.. A. &. Jcpson Gives the Rea-
sons Why He Would Make a
Good Railroad Commissioner.
l offer myself q candidate for the
Office of Railroad Commissioners and ask
your support. am practical railroad
man, l think 1t best for the interests
of the people of the State and tho
proper working of the commission that
there be at least one practical railroad
man on the board, and think you
will agree with me. have had forty
years experience in railroading, !
have had five years practical, expert.
ence in the construction department
have been for the past thirty-twc
years locomotive engineer and the
last eighteen years IN the service OF
the Atlantic Coast Line and an
proud of my record there and my rec
ord as q citlzen Of South Carolina.
The commission needs the services
of practical railroad man, not to di
rect It's policy, but to advise and coun
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05
Florence, S. G.

QUESTION OF CoNsCIENCE.-Ama man
was talking to his fellow travellers in a
i'ullman smoker. "On one OCCASION"
he said, g. | was down in the noun
tains of Tennessee, where everything
is primitive, and on Sunday | attended
Baptist church. Much to nv sur
prise and interest the women were
seated on one side of the house and the
men on The other. | had never seen
anything of the kind before, and after
services were over ! spoke to one Of
the members about II, as he was pill
lar OF the church, and q man | knew
quite we'll.
cove have always done il that way
he said IN explanation.
"'But why?' persisted.
| "'So's to worship God according to
our conscience, as the constitution per
vides,' he replied iii matter of course
tone.
"'But sitting on opposite sdes of
the church doesn't make any difference
with your conscience, does it?' | kept
on,
'Don't it2' ne said, with emphatic
confidence in the knowledge that i
did. 'Well, it makes all the diffcrenc,
in the world. DO you mean to ga,
that man kin set over there alongsid,
NV his wife, where she kin nudge hin
in the short ribs with her elbow ever,
time the preacher says anything sh
thinks fits his case2 say, kin ma
40 that and worship God accordin' t
his conscience? Not much he can't,
reckon, nowhere, an perticler not il
this neck NV the woods
" The explanation and the argumen
carried conviction beyond all contro
versy, and / had no more to say"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

N curious custom obtains among the
peasantry of the Isle of Man. The Sun
DAY following the funeral of a relative
10 called mourning Sunday" and
as many of the dead PERSONS relatives
as are available meet together and eo
TO church. Throughout the entire
services they remain seated, and do
not enter at all into any outward mar.
nclpation in the worship.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

Since tho Washington monument
was opened fourteen years ago, 2,OG2,-
600 persons have ascended to the top
of the shaft. In spite of efforts to
protect the monument from yandals
two of the large memorial stones in
the Interior were defaced recently by
the removal of tie letters of lnscrip
tion. The work was done by two men,
who escaped before it was dlsco\ cred.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

Tennessee now has ! ,445 names OH
it's State pension roll of old soldiers,
and the total amount paid to them IN
the last year was $l40,220 No
more names can be added unless the
Legislature increasos os the appropriation.
The pensioners are divided into three
classes; the first receive $500 year
each, the second 5000 and the third
$l00.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

A London medical journal says that
American apples are cored, sliced and
dried, sent to France, and there con-
verted into cider. With the addition
of carbonic acid gas and yeast, and a
little ilavoring powder the cider be-
comes champagne, and much of it goes
TO England and is drunk under the
delusiOn that it is of the best brand.
Two pews IN a fashionable and
wealthy Washington church were re.
Gently sold for 82,750 and 5 900 ro-
spectively. Comparing these figures
with the $75 900 paid for seat on the
New York Stock Exchange, the Boston
Transcript thinks tho contrast shows
"where most people are looking foi
their treasure.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05
convincing proof that the

- WA hat VIC klQICYS and DlaQ-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
mere Is comfort In the KNOWLEDGE so
oiten expressed. that DR.. Kilrner's Swamp
Roo'. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain in the
BACK. kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF me urinary passage. It corrects inability
!. 20 ho'd water and scalding pain in passing
II. or bad effects following use of liauor.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
curing the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root IS soon
realized: stll, 1t stands the highest for It's Won
uet.u! &c cures OF the most distressing cases.
tnyou need medicine you should have tho
oest. ooio oy druggists In SOC. and 81. sizes.
'ou may nave sample bottle OF this
wonderful discovery Gr~Aq~s
and book that tells a1gI6Eg.y4 u 4kSfa1 1sS Esss,,
more about It. both sentH &sIfs
absolutely free by mall.
add, css DR.. Kimer &, u, :, Gs:.=a-n--.
Go.; ; einghamton. Y. When writing men
no" 'ading this generous offer In this paper. /
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

would have. May The Lord pity us all is
my prayer, and wo may all die the death
of the righteous and our last end be
like his. BILL. ARP.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-06-05

sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy condt-
Non of the kid
neys; Il It stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain In
the back IS also