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, 1902-05-29

"Oriental rugs" says IA New York
dealer, "are nearly as standard as gold.
When an auctioneer sells you one for
$500. you may think you are getting 1t
cheap. but you can get it at about the
same price from any reputable dealer.
Every rug house has its agents at auc-
tons. who pay mighty close to the mar
ket price for the genuine article. When
you have had an oriental Il for ten or
fifteen years. it is worth more than
when you bought it, provided 1t is in
good condition. 1t is then an antique.
When o hear of any IL buying Sec
ondhand oriental rugs ut about one
third or o%ne-quarter OF their value, you
may safely wager that they have been
patched"
, 1902-05-29
Advertise.

In spite of the prejudice among law
yers against straightforward adver-
Using, says the Philadelphia Record,
several members OF the bar do adver.
tise regularly in the newspapers. And
they find that it pays One lawyer in
New York who puts 800 a week into
newspaper advertising C~'exclusive of
the Sunday j%ournals'') tells Printers
Ink that he would not stop advertising
for the world. 'If l should stop it," he
adds, 81 should expect to be forgotten.
That such advertising pays | know
from long experience. The ethics of the
profession are largely an illusion-a
bugaboo. No lawyer is ostracized be-
cause he advertises."
, 1902-05-29

There are two ure ways of telling
the difference between wholesome
mushrooms and the poisonous fungi
which so closely resemble them. If they
are to be boiled, put an onion with
them. and if the onion remains white
there is nothing to fear. If it turns
black. throw away the contents of the
dish, for poison turks there. A COMMON
test is to sprinkle a little salt on the
pink underpart. and if it turns black
you have real mushrooms. If the pink
changes to yellow, you have n danger
signal before. If precautions like these
were taken with all mushrooms. fresh
or canned there would he less sickness
in the world.
, 1902-05-29

Johnny and Harry had been left at
home with their big sister. mother hav-
ing gone out.
At bedtime they wanted TO 'stay up
for mother but their sister relentless.
ly put them to bed. Harry maintained
a stoiid indifference. hut Johnny cried
Justify.
Their sister listened ut the foot of the
stairs. hoping they would soon be good.
At last Johnny stopped. and the lis
tener heard him say: You cry a bit.
Harry. I'm tired" London Mail.
, 1902-05-29
more attentive customers.

Care is like a peddler--if you
jest and laugh at the mass of
things she brings to- you she will
pass your door on her next trip
without calling.
You who desire TO change your
unpleasant qualities -think and
say each day. and many times a
day, that you are all you desire to
be-useful. healthful. happy. sue
~cessful, loving. worthy
And ms the days 90 by you will
lind these qualities coming To you
and the future will shape itself
to fit them.
| know this will be so-you can
provide for yourself.
, 1902-05-29
A WINNING TRICK.
lie Lost All His Bets and Made
Money by Doing So.

Money by Doing so.
The captain of one rather old and
slow steamer of years ago. finding that
he would have to he II long time in
China before he received n full cargo
Of tea and would have probably 20 re-
turn in ballast. began. to ewes ones
establishment. tt say that. owing TO the
repairs tina had been done to his en-
| glnes. he hoped 10 make IL racing pas
sage back to England. Then. still more
to the astonishment of the captains of
the fast steamers and the world Mt
large. he commenced to back himself to
make the fastest passage home.
In such very considerable sums of
money did he wager that people began
to think there was something in il, and
the merchants sent their tea almost en-
tirely to his ship, arguing that as the
captain stood to lost $500 the repairs to
his steamers engines had probably put
him in n position to bet almost on a
certainty.
OF course the steamer. whose great
est speed was eight knots an hour, ar
rived in England weeks after the 9TH
ers. and the captain lost ESQ. but in
stead of having to lie in China waiting
his chance of cargo coming in from the
interior, a probable delay of weeks. he
had cleared in Il fC-T d"ys after his
bets became known TO tI' public with
n full ship. nus roc Hvr.uE to his own
ers, who of course paid his betting loss
es, a considerable number of thousands
of pounds protit.-Blackwood's Maya
zine.
, 1902-05-29

A traveller in South America. where
the cocoa tree is largely cultivated.
speaks of the great care with which
the young plants have to he protected
from the sun, which. If very strong. is
fatal to them. To sncUrr this protcc-
ton the planters shield them by bn-
mana trees and T~'latlIu trees. the
broad leaves of wl'rh give them the
needed shade. And even when they
are fully grown they need protection,
which is given by trees known ms i'm
mortels," or. as the planters call them.
''the mother of the cocoa" Thus the
whole cocoon plantation has a sort Of
canopy.
, 1902-05-29

lnquiring Boy-What is n reporter?
Father-A reporter is n man who
writes up an Irish parade as If he were
an Irishman and then turns about and
writes up an English celebration as If
he were ain Engllshman.
Boy-What is n humorist?
Father-A humorist is n man who
writes up an Irish parade as If he were
an Englishman Inc an English cele-
bration us IL he were an lrishman.-
New York Weekly.
, 1902-05-29

The Chirkau Scherif, or hall OF the
Holy Garment. is the most sacred
place in Turkey. for 1t shelters the
mantle of the prophet Mnhammed. his
staff. his saber, his standard and,
among other relics. two hairs from his
venerable beard, which are inclosed
I'm a casket of gold.
, 1902-05-29
Dr.. Burke's Father Dead.

DIR. w. G. Burke vas called to
Cheyenne Saturday by the serious
illness of his father DIR. W. c.
Burke. who resided with his son T.
F. Burke. of that city. The old gen
tlemau died at 500 p. m. Satur-
day and was buried last Monday.
From an excellent article in the
Wyoming Tribune, concerning
the life work of deceased. we make
the following extracts.
William Craige Burke was born
mt Woodstock. VT, February 10.
1872. He was graduated from
Dartmouth college in 1888 and
was IA classmate of Charles \.
Dana.
In 1898 he was graduated from
Andover Theological seminary and
preached the Congregational faith
for two years. when. his Voice fail
ing, he was forced to abandon the
ministerial profession.
Nothing daunting and determin-
ed to succeed in some busy and
honorable walk of life he entered
the medical department of the
university of New York and re-
ceived his degree in 1874.
DIR. Burke entered at once upon
the practice of his new profession
and pursued the same in New
York City until 1886. DIR. Burkc's
wide experience. studious habits
and natural industry peculiarly
fitted him for the practice Of med
icine. in which he was unusually
successful.
DIR. Burke would have been 81
years old next February. He had
not practiced medicine for nearly
thirty years.
Physically and mentally DIR.
Burke had been IA remarkably Wig
orous man. and until "Wednesday.
when he was stricken with the
eliminating intirmities of old age,
gave promise of living To still rip
er years.
DR.. Burke's academic, theolog-
zeal and medical education made
him. prehaps, the most classical
student and highly cultured man
who ever lived in Wyoming.
He was "A fine student of Greek.
Hebrew, Latin, theology and the
sciences and kept up his classical
studies to the end.
His good cheer aud philosoph-
zeal aud hopeful view of life were
Infectious and rendered him at all
times "A fine companion. To his
son he said recently: lit takes
more grace To grow Old than to
grow up, and all who knew him
recognized that he had learned
well the lesson of growing old
gracefully.
DR.. Burke was II contemporary
of o. w. Holmes and the bright
literary lights of earlier days.
He remembered New York CITY
when the mails for the south and
est were taken 10 the docks in
wheel-barrows and rowed across
the north river. 1t may be gath
cred from this what II long and in
teresting period Of American his
tory his life covered. He never
cultivated his mind ut the expense
Of his body and took systematic
exercise, cutting kindling or at
the work bench, almost to the day
of his fatal illness.
, 1902-05-29

Experience indicates that accidents
are far more likely TO occur to the right
arm and leg than to the left. Further
evidence of this fact is supplied by the
makers OF artificial limbs. They dispose
of many more appendages to the right
side of the body than Il the other.
Statistics show that in fifty-four cases
out of n hundred the left leg is stronger
than the right.
, 1902-05-29

SNAKES of many poisonous varieties
can be handled without danger if the
handling is done properly" says a deal
err in animals. Most people imagine
that snake charmers handle only non
poisonous snakes. OF snakes with the
poison sacs removed, but such is not
always the case. | have seen snake
charmers fearlessly handle reptiles of
the deadliest variety without apparent
danger to themselves. the snakes in
fact making no attempt to bite. A
+. snake doe not bite unless angered.
and snake charmers are careful in
their handling to soothe h animal in
stead of alarming 1t. They generally
begin their manipulation by stroking
and avoid all sudden movement in
handling the snake. Most snake charm
ers l have come in contact with were
morphine tiends, and by the absorption
of this poison they We're impervious
to the poison of any but. the most
deadly variety of snakes"
, 1902-05-29

81 never went back on n friend" said
one politician.
Il never found 1t necessary to do So"
said Ii other. "As soon as | was not
In n position to favor him my friend
always went back Oh me."-Washing.
, 1902-05-29

Authors Little Boy Papa, what is a
magazine editor?
Author tof some reputeD-Why. he is
the man in the magazine office who
prints the articles he ought to send
back aud sends back the articles he
ought TO print.-Life.
, 1902-05-29

Your papa likes dogs. I see," re-
marked the visitor.
"Oh, nor replied the boy.
Then why Ices he keep so many
about the houseT'
81 guess it's cause mamma doesn't
X 'em."-Philadelphia Record.
, 1902-05-29

The Hour.
Tubbs-What hour is IT?
Dubbs-None at all.
Tubhs-Wha do you mean?
Dubbs-Not yet | o'clock.-New York
Herald
, 1902-05-29

Some Russian railways employ only
members of the Orthodox church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
THREE MoNARcHs MEET.
Important International QUESTIONS tc
Be Considered.


London, Oct. 25.-Emperor William
will arrive in England Nov. and by
that time it is expected King Carlos
of Portugal, also will be a guest OF
King Edward.
There is every reason to believe
that the meeting of the three mon.
archs will result in important interna
tional understandings, especially as re
CARDS South Africa and more particu
larry Delagoa bay, which is SO vitality
important to Great Britain as an outlet
for newly acquired colonies.
The Portugal government appears
willing to transfer some portions Of
its African territory to British rule
Germany, however. is understood to be
strenuously opposed to British trade
securing such an advantage-at any
rate, unless Portugal is willing to
placate Germany by granting her some
similar concessiOn-and it is believed
that before the emperor and King Car.
los leave England bargain will be
arranged
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
THE JORDAN BILL,

The proposed bill of Hon. Haryie
Jordan to establish an Agricultural
High School at Griffin would simply
put an extra expense on the State. In
the first place it is not needed, for
everything it could possibly accom-
plish can be accomplished in this city
by the efforts of the State College OF
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In
the next place to take 100000 a year
from the fees on fertilizers simply de
creases the common school fund by
that much. 1t might be all right il
such an institution were needed, but
the State College, already well estab
lished, can do all that is necessary IL
this ine.-Athens Tribune,
The Tribune is right, til,
State needs no addit' nal schoo-
that will interfere with til,
valuable work being done in til,
State College Of Agriculture and Me
chanic Arts, and the money appropri
ated for this institution is well spent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
GOVERNOR JOSEPH M TERRELL

Our newly elected Governor assum-
ed the duties of his office yesterday
and the entire State has every feeling
that his administration will be sue
cessful one and marked by ability and
conservatism. Governor Terrell goes
into Office with united state back of
him and there is no doubt that he will
ever display the strong and character
tic good sense that has marked his
career since his entrance into public
life He has never been a man to hes
itate in performance of duty and he
will meet every public question frankly
and without hesitation. Coy. Terrell
is not an extremist in any sense of the
term and he may be expected to give
patient and careful study to every
matter of vital importance that may
arise In his official life. he has long
and successful career behind him, his
FIXTURE is sure to be crowned with sue
cess. The office of Governor is no sin
ecure but Gov Terrell has the physical
and mental balance that are needed in
this office and he has the quality of
getting very near to the hearts of the
people. He has no pomposity on
bluster and the humblest applicant fol
his notice will receive the same patient
hearing and consideration as the most
powerful politician in this State
Here's to you, Governor Terrell GOOD
luck and long and successful admin
istration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, AID until the last few
years was supposed to be lncurable.
For great many years doc .ors pro-
nounced it a 10 2al disease, and prescrib
ed local remedies, and by constant =
falling to cure with local trea ment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
p ven catarrh to be a constitutional dt-
sease, and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment II alIs Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co !,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitution
al cure oQ the market. 1t Is taken in.
ternally in doses ON ten drops to a
teaspoonfal. l. ac5s directly on tie
blood and mucous surfaces Of ths sys-
tenn They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials Address
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0
Sold by DruggiS s, 75c
Halls Family Pills ara the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
HIS FINAL MESSAGE.

Governor Gamblers final message to
the legislature has been delivered to
that body and with it his administra-
ton was practically drawn to close.
-Four years in the gubernatorial chair
may be expected to give an observing
man a pretty clear insight into the
affairs Of the state and the message in
dicates that the retiring governor
has not misused the opportunity Of
fered him to fully acquaint himself
with the needs Of the state. The mes
sage is full Of salient points clearly
defined and breathes a spirit Of true
patriotism and devotion to the inter
ests entrusted in his hands when he
assumed the office.
The financial status of the state is
clearly and fully explained and atten-
ton is directed with parlonable
pride to the reduction in state taxes
from 1921 to $3.50 per 81, 900 which
has been accomplished during his
administration.
He does not hesitate to say plainly
that still further reductions, even in
the face of increasing appropriations
for schools and pensions, would be
possible under executed fairness in
the assessment Of properties and the
requirement Of full tax payments from
many persons and corporations that
now manage to avoid their full legal
to the state.
The public viii find much of interest
in the timely comments on the condi-
tions existing in the county convict
camps where misdemeanors are pun
ished and the attention is called to il
legal county chain gangs, That such
institutions exist will be a surprise to
many people and the legislature can
not fail to investigate the matter and
let the people know all the facts.
The attention of the assembly is call
ed to the revision of the state consti-
luton and a convention for this pur-
pose is recommended. The message
IS full Of matters of interest and will
De read with a marked degree of inter
,st.
The administration of Governor
Gambler has been vigorous and he has
lot always had the unanimous induce |
nent Of the state in many of his official
lcts but he has been frank and outspok-
IN on all occasions and he has strong
following who are devoted to his in
5erests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
Mems Fancy Socks, Toe Pair.

A windfall for men who need
socks now. profitable investment
to lay by in the shape of few extra
pairs against future needs For here
are savings that are worth coming
after; all sizes; 15c to 25c grades at
1OC pair,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

A patriotic and liberty loving citi-
zen of South Georgia rises to remark
that he considers a well-stocked Buf
fet car far more necessary than sleep
ing cars between Americas and Allan.
ia. He couldn't get drink on the
train and forgot to lay in a stock be
fore departing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
New NGCkWear for Men.

The selection of SCarfs for fall
wear is an important matter for men
just now. The scarf makes or mars
mans entire appearance. ChoOs=
ing from our present stock gives
man his pick from the best silks pro-
duced in America for the price. Four
finland, Squares and Ascots, soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
New PerCaIe Shirts for Men.

This a group of the best Percale
Shirts that we ever saw at the price
in new and perfect goods. The shirt
making, the fit, the laundering are
of an exceptional character. Twenty
four new patterns, quiet and we'll
chosen; suitable for business wear.
Attached or detached cuffs. All regu-
lar sizes, 81 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
Proposed International Conference


New York, Oct 25.-It is reported
says Tribune dispatch from London
that the proposed international con
ference for regulating relations be
tween the wireless telegraph stations
Of the various nations will take place
in Berlin about the end of next March
America, Austria, England, France
Italy and Russia responded to the in
itiative of Germany in the most friend
ly spirit. and the majority of these
states have now intimated to the Der
lin government that they will accept
an invitation to such a conference in
Berlin on condition that the program
is fixed beforehand and sent with the
invitation. 1t is not yet quite Ger
tain whether it will be possible to
draw up a program before the end OF
February next
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

irresponsible and brilliant metropol-
itan paragraphers who have no views
oftheir own and whose every line is
written at the dictation Of someone
else do not command the attention of
editors who know no boss and think
and act for themselves in politics as
their Judgment dictates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

An effort is being made to purify pol
tics in Richmond county. There is no
county in this State more in need of a
good political cleansing, but the task
will not be an easy one and the work
will not be accomplished without a
hard struggle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
AMERICUs, Ca, OCT, 26, 1902

The people of Savannah preparing to
build an immense cigar factory We
always knew Savannah had money to
burn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

The demand for cotton goods indi-
Gated by the numerous banners and
signs in use as advertising matter by
the circus, carnival and state fair
should be encouraging to cotton man
ufacturers and growers of the feecy
staple.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
75C BIsaChed Table DamaSkat 48G Yd.

Precisely the same qualities from
the SEINE importer is being sold right
here in Americus every day for 75c
because these are short lengths you
save 27c yd. and that is worth COM
ing after. They come inlIengths of 2,
21a and 3 yds. Come tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

A Boston girl has sprained her ankle
and a Chicago woman has broken her
arm while playing ping pong. Ping
Pong is brutal game, says an eX-
change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

1t is intimated that another 'New-
nan Possum Supper" is impending.
The news will not be heard with I'M
mixed pleasure by some Of our polite
ians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

Savannah politicians are bewailing
the defeat Of Mitchell but Savannah
has by no means been lost sight of in
Georgia politics. 1t has a representa-
tive on the Supreme bench.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

Three days of the session have pass
ed and no dog law has been introduced.
Is it possible the CANNES will have no
show this session?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

These Fannet approach the French Fnne
closely and successfully material
ad
K1mono chld's
seldom arises F1nneltes
But it's
at 1Oc yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

A golf player has been seriously in
iured by blow from a golf stick in
the hands of another enthusiast Call
the dogs off from football and give
golf few raps
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

Even the yellow journals have got
ten tired of Molineux case in New
York. The public lost interest in it a
long time ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
"Watch the Kidneys

"When they are affected, life is in dan
ger" say DR.. Abernetby, the great Eng
ISL physician. Fo'ey's Kidney Cue
makes sound kidney. ]. R, Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

The old Veterans are going to Co.
lumbus in large numbers, and they
will receive a cordial welcome in that
hospitable city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26
lie Huckaback TOweling at E l=2c.
Bleaching Sc Yard.

5000 yards short lengths Fruit of
Loom, Barker and other standard
brands of Bleaching, full yard wide;
you know the price Monday and Tues
day only at sc yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

The fellow who shakes your hand
most effusively when you have money
will shake you altogether when it's
gone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

FoleY's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia.
Take no substitute J. r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

1t is to laugh when one sees some
theatrical performances advertised IN
der the head Of ADJUSTMENTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

When a married woman expects
company, she always bakes a fancy
cake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

Worth 800. to you to cure child
water during sleep "Anti-Diuretic'
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by E.
J. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

Some things are better late than
never and some others are better never
than too soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-26

When a man takes unto himself an
heiress for a helpmate he probably
needs her tC help him meet his bills.