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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05
LOST IN HOTELS.
Queer Things That Absentminded
Guests Forget to Take Away.


Every hotel in New York has store
room for articles left behind by guests.
1t is one Of the important departments
Of the establishment and often earns
the gratitude Of travellers whose I'M
fortunate habit OF forgetting leads
them to look for things that are miss
inc. In hotels q book is kept in which
are iorred down descriptions of arti-
cIes forgotten. When a hotel does a
large transient business, it is frequent
" with difficulty that lost articles are
arranged for Identification.
The integrity of servants must be
relied upon to a large extent. The
CLamJermaid takes immediate posses
sion of a room upon the guests de-
parture. She picks up anything that
appears to have been left unintention-
ally. A note describing the article and
giving the name Of the guest, the room
number and the time Of departure is
taken to the clerk The property is
turned over to the hOusekeeper and by
her to the lost" department
Said the clerk of one fashionable ho-
tel: Il remember a singular case of a
man who didn't respond at once to
the hall boys call for an early train.
The result was that when he did get
up he had to run From the station
we got a call on the telephones:
Hurry to my ROOM he shouted,
'and on the table you'u find a very val
liable package. It's my eyes. Send
them to the station
''Sure enough, we found two glass
eyes on the dressing table in a plush
case. One was for daily use and the
other for an emergency. Guests often
forget their false teeth, but that was,
the only case I ever knew Of a man
leaving his eyes"
Rings and pins are often found on
the washstand. Valuable pins are
found everywhere, the window cur
tains being a favorite depository.
Watches and revolvers bob out from
under pillows. Of course when the
owners address is known and any
thing valuable is left he is notified
and the article sent to him. If not
called for in a few months, the forgot
ten article usually becomes the per-
quisite of employees. - New York
Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05
A MOTHER OF COURAGE.
The Old Lady's First Football Game
and Her Boy.


She sat in the grand stand waiting
I for her first football game to begin.
Her boy had played it ever since she
/ could remember, and now he had made
his varsity team, which was her var
/ sity. too-her Cornell.
! Two of his fraternity brothers" sat
on either side as a bodyguard to her
gray hairs and as a bureau of informa-
ton They were happier than they
would have been with the prettiest girl
they knew.
She smiled with motherly pride
when she picked him out of the squad
of red sweatered ''huskies" which at
length trotted out on the field. She
wiped away a tear when a Columbia
man fell across the line for a touch
down.
Then she surprised her bodyguard
by muttering under her breath: Hold
'em hard, fellows" Twist their
necks.' push, Pushr'
She explained her knowledge Of
these strenuous technical details by
saying that her boy cried out like that
when playing dream games in his
sleep.
She did not faint when he tackled
too hard and failed to rise, although
his white face, with a streak of red
blood across the forehead, was staring
up at her.
you can't hurt my boy" she said,
with confidence. Hes just doing that
to get wind" So it proved.
He was up and at it harder than
ever within the time li@t The Itha
cans gained five throJsgn tackle and
lost as many more yards trying to
round the end. Then something hap
pened.
A sturdy youngster shot out of the
tangled elevens and dashed down the
field toward the goal of the blue and
white. He crossed line after line Of
whitewash and finally was over the
last one. the whole pack at his heels.
Touchdown! Touchdown" cried the
crowd.
"lIy boy did it, said the mother
and then she cried.-NeW York Trib-
une
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05

Wabash wonder what makes old
Gouox dress so shabbily?
Monroe-His pride, my boy.
Wabash-W Why, how's that?
Monroe-He's afraid his customers
viii mistake him for one Of his clerks
Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05

Tor some reason or other we often
read that some man or other has dis
appeared suddenly" 1t would be re-
markable to read OF one who disap-
peared gradually. Washington Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05

mo" said Mr.. Bliggins; Il haven't
any use for philosophers" =
"Why notY
"My idea Of philosopher is man
who pretends he enjoys hard luck
Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05

We also have immense stock of children SUITS men
and ladies underwear ladies cape and walking jackets ana
IN fact everything immense stock will be put to the
knife We hope all former patrons and railroad enoS
will take advantage of this sale by coming forward at once
we only offer these inducements for the next ten days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-05
D. PEARL MAN.
311 Lamar Street,
Look To Your Interest,
Read Carefully, Act Promptly.

We business and for the days offer to
the people Of Sumter and adjoining counties the Greatest
Slaughter Sale of the Season Figures speak louder than
words and we give them to you follows:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
HAY PLAY DRAW POKER
BEFORE TIE COURT
Practical Demonstration of
the Game Planned.
SiTasburse=, IL - sworn, Lost Profit
able PartnershfD Through
LOWeHthaI-s Statements.

NEW YORK. Feb. I9.-Before the trial
Of the action CT Myer Strasburger 10 re-
cover from Henry 5. LoweuthaI $50 900
damage for alleged SANDER is concluded
a practical Illustration OF the American
game OF draw poker may be given before
Judge Coehrane and a Jury in the Su-
preme Court
Alleged elanderous remarks arose as 4
result Of a game OF cards played in the
Fideii0 Club. Of which both parties were
members That the jurors may receive
instruction in the game before the action
IS brought 20 a close. a duplicate Of the
top Of poker tabIe-rcund and covered
with greer cloth-has been prepared and
is ready to be brought into court. unless
objection should be made by judge
Cochrane or counsel
Strasburger declares that L9wentbal
stated that he had been charged with
cheating at cards and lad been asked 10
resign from the club. He insists that
these statements were false and have in
jured him in many ways
Noses TanIeHtaum. Insurance broker
aud b-other-in-law Of StrasburEer. testi-
ned that he had intended 10 take Stras-
burger !ntO the firm OF T. Tannenbaum.
Son q Co.. but because Of what he had
heard about him regarding the card game
De had not done so.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
BEATING EUROPEANS IN
THEIR OWN MARKETS

Increasing variety in the sales OF
American MANUFACTURES in foreign mar
kets and growing concern throughout Eu-
rope as to the possible results OF our
industrial competition form the theme Of
Review OF the Foreign Commerce Of
the United States In 1891. -" an important
document made public by Frederic Emory
Chief OF the Bureau OF Foreign Commerce
o. the state Department. and which shows
the pace Of this country during the last
calendar year IN the race Tor supremacy
in trade in the worlds markets.
We arr now. it is shown. supplying Eu-
ropean nations with goods which have
for years been distinctive 20 the countries
themselves. and which we used TO import
from them
We expert silk to France. Tin plate TO
Wales. cotton 20 England. and our Cali
toruia fruit is making such headWay in
Spain as to provoke the query in a Span
ish newspaper shall We live to see
American oranges on the Valencia market
ltsCli,' In Belgium more American goods
are being consumed than ever before.
Nr. Emory says d. is evident that the
American invasion" OF Europe has ceased
for the time being 20 be OF that sweeping
character tina, distinguished IL at first as
an economic phenomenon
BE recalls what was said year ago or
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
STARVED TO FEED STRAY CATS
Elderly Woman Suffered Herself
Hut Pitied Them Most.

CHICAGO. H.. Feb 19-With cats for
her only companions. Miss Anne TunBev
siNty-four years old. was found nearly
starved ard frozen last night By police
man. in a dinsy cellar at 434 Wabash Ave
nue.
Miss Tunney has lived in the basement
for four years. and abandoned cats OF tho
neighborhoOd came to her for something
10 eat and warm place to sleep. Two
weeks ago her little stock OF coal gave
out Too proud to ask her neigh5ors for
aid, the old wman was compelled 10 burn
her tubs and Washb0arL An old roekipe
chair. The comfort Of her old age. follow
ID them Sunday and yesterday there was
no fire in the stove and not even a crust
Of bread in the place. The woman was
compelled to stay in bed and shiver. The
cats. when not foraging Tor rats. would
suuggle close to her in the bed 20 keen
warm.
Miss Tunney says she cannot bear In
see the cats cold End 10 want At times
she has shared her one scualjd room with
more than a dozen cats ana has divided
the last crust of bread and milk with
them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
We Sell Silk in France, Cotton
in England, and Fruit in Spain.

the danger OF more strenuous European
competition, the use Of new processes and
cur own models or machinery. but says
that Europe has not made any sensible
progress in that direction
As TO restrictive legislation, pcnainE
measures in Europe might be abandoned
saws the review. if the United States mod
flied its tariff policy and permitted more
imports lrom EUROPE As factors in our
favor, the review points to alleged OBJ
struction by British labor. which in
creases our trade opportunities. to the
combination OF labor and capital here as
shown at the recent conference or en-
ployers and employees in New York. and
TO the fact that our competitive energy is
so far bat partly developed
Mr. Emory finds. on the whole. that we
have hardly more than entered upon a
noTiiate In fitting ourselves for interna-
uonal competition. and he notes with en-
cOuragement the growth OF popular inter
est in the value CT foreign trade and we'll
directed efforts for expansion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
ROMANCE BEGAN IN CUBA.
BaItimOreHE Narries Pretty Chicago
Girl Who Sursed Him.

CHICAGO. Feb. IA pretty ut,Ie TO
nance which eliminated in Chicago a
couple Of weeks ago has just come 20
light The principals were Chicago
nurse and young business man Of Balti-
more. The bride was Miss Lola Davis. 847
Oak Street, Chicago. Who went TO Cuba
during the Spanish war. and was said to
be one Of the youngest and prettiest
nurses in the army. While there she
nursed young Lieutenant FRANKIE in one
or the regiments, who was i'll with fever
in the hospital His life was despaired
o.. but her gentle care saved him. As
soon as he was well enough to travel ne
was sent 20 his home in Baltimore
Mutual affection was the result, and last
December Lieutenant FRANKIE. then in Chi
cago notified his father, who lives in
Baltimore, that his wedding day was set
The elder FRANKIE hurried TO Chicago to
see 81 the young mans choice met with
his approval He was so charmed with
Miss Davis that he entered no objections
In addition to that he made the son
partner in the firm, and is now said 20 be
building handsome house for the young
couple, who were married quietly January
30. The wedding was celebrated at the
brides home, Rev Mr.. Christian officiat-
ing. Lieutenant and Mrs. FRANKIE are go
ing abroad on a wedding trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19

friends But he went wrong His faithful
wife would have chung TO him. but &c dis
appeared. leaving upon her weak shout
ders the care Of their seven children
How faithful she was 10 the trust may
be known from the statement that all
OF the children are respected and hon
Urcd IN Philadelphia, as their father once
was.
just before the end VIM wrote TO his
wife, pleading for forgiveness
Woman-iike, her answer was to come
herself She took the first train out OF
Philadelphia. but nc was dead before his
letter reached her and buried before she
arrived in Cleveland
At Woodland Cemetery. Monday. the
same little woman was seen her arms
filled with flowers. going in the direction
Of the cemetery. where a marker over a
LeWly made grave bore. in rude letters.
the name Of Ed VIM. Her name ana iden-
tity were not revealed by her in the call
she made later on The chief OF police be
fore returning to her home
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
HIS LIFE FOR his FRIEND.
Tucker Fatally shot while RczcuinE
HaIf-DrovVHcd Hunter.

ATLANTIC CITY. Feb 70. Miuard
Tucker. plumber, twenty-eight years
Old. probably sacrificed his life yesterday
while trying to rescue Walter LUdiam. his
cunning companion. who had broken
through the ice covering a deep pond on
the meadows near their homes.
The two men, with Edward Campbell.
had been ducking- Ludlan was leading
the party across the snow drifts. when he
stepped on the ice. which collapsed be-
meath his weight
Campbell stood on the edge Of the pond.
while Tucker cautiously went down to-
ward the struggling man, who was pad
ding with one hand TO the side OF the
break and held iB his other hand the gun.
which he pushed up toward Tucker. Sefz-
ing the barrel. Tucker was dragging Lud-
lam out OF the water when the trigger
caught in some object and exploded the
cartridge, loaded with a double charge or
smOkeless powder and heavy shot
The shot perforated the flesh around the
region Of fuckers heart and tore to
pieces the lower part Of the lung. as it
took a downward course. Ludlam and
Campbell helped the wounded man to a
skih, in which they dragged him over the
snow for half a mile before they could
call an ambulance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
CROSSED OHIO BAREFooTED.
Young WomRn's Adventure Results
in Loss of Both Limbs

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Feb. ia
young woman Of weak intellect. named
Burnside. who lives near Point Pleasant.
left her home yesterday and crossed the
Ohio River. walking over the ice in her
bare feet.
After reaching the Ohio side she pro-
ceedcd through the snow for a distance
Of half mile before being overtaken by
The members Ct her family, who. miss
ing her from TIE house, started out in
search Of her
The unfortunate vomans feet and limbs
were so badly frozen that il was found
necessary to amputate both Of her lower
limbs in order 20 save her life She is in
a precarious condition and viii probably
not survive the terrible shock
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
WIFE S DEVOTION
PROVED IN DEATH
Replied 70 Repenfam Husbands Plea for Forgiveness by
Fastening 10 Him. BIT Vas Too Late.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Feb. ia neatly
dressed, mIddle-agcd little woman ad-
dressed the desk officer at police head
quarters with the query. "WiH you tell
me where l must 90 10 ind Ed Winng /
understand that he IS well-known to the
police
'WiHn is lying In Woodland Cemetery
replied the officer carefully inspecting
the woman before him. His wife is over
in the county Jail for pocket picking.
No." replied the woman, his wife is
not in the county Jail thank you. sir.
But / am too late
The woman left. She was next seen Ut
the grave OF Vim. who had been goag
known &c the police as crook. the -om-
panion Of thieves and thugs. He died in
the workhouse, where he was sent with
his companion in crime. Ten Clarke.
The little woman was the legal wife Of
Ed Vim. but I'd WYNN was not mis- real
name Under another name and in hap
Pier days the man lad a beautiful wife.
pretty children. money, the respect Of his
neighBors and the confidence Of his
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
70 INDICATE BIBLES
INSPIRED PASSAGES
Committee Appointed by the
Pope for, Purpose.
Report Surprising, as LEO Was Con
sidered Supporter Of Theory Of
Divine Inzpirat iOa.

ROME. Feb. 1e.-The Pope is reported
10 have appointed a committee 10 define
the portions Of the Bible which are hence
forth to be considered as divinely in
spired
The decision is said 20 be the outcome
OF book recently written ay A French
priest. father Gerard. who contends that
the biblical story Of the Garden Of Eden
is merely fable current among the Jews.
The reported appointment OF the com
mittee has caused considerable surprise.
the Pope having been regarded hitherto
as supporter Of the doctrine CT the di-
vine inspiration Of every part CT the
holy scripture.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
BANK COMBINE UNDER WAY.
Deal Being Carried cat Today Ae-
eo-diHE TO Plan.

CHICAGO. Feb 1s.-The Corn Exchange
National Bank and the Merchants Nation
al Bank are in process Of consolidation
according 10 a programme agreed upon
at meetings Of the directors Of both in
stitJtions yesterday.
TIE present name. mana cement and To-
cation Of the Germ Exchange National
Bank VIII remain unchanged. but the ce7l-
tai stock viii be increased to So cod. 600 b.
issuing LEGO COO additional stock.
Each bank viii b. extra dividends. re-
cucc the book value OF its stock 10 $40
a share. and the 81. Geo eco rev stock of
the Corn Elk hanse viii be exchanged for
the 100000 present capital stock Ct tbs
Merchants National Bank
The Corn Exchange VIII have to declare
a dividend Of ABOUT % per cent and the
Merchants National over leo per cent
The new institution win have deposits
or more than $50.0Cq.C6c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
Funeral Of Mr.. FaEue.

The funeral Of Mr.. solomon J. Farue
viii take place tomorrow afternoon AT 2
O'Clock. Services viii be held al the resi-
dence OF Sir. ". H. Sterne. 5000 T. Street
northwest. The Rev. Frank NJ Bristol.
Of the Metropolitan NJ f. Church. OF
which Mr Fague was a member. will Of
heiate. The palibearers we're intimate
friends a. deceased. The internent viii
Be matc a GIenwood Cemetery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
NEARING COMPLETION.
Crew of HOheHzoIIern Almost Fin
ished Preparing for Prince.

NEW YORK, Feb Ig-Rear Admiral
Vor Baudissin. in command Of the Hoben-
zollern, returned from a visit TO his sis
ter in Philadelphia, this morning and
found the crew Of The yacht bus.Iy at
work preparing her 10 receive the royaI
guest next Saturday.
All the snow had been cleaned on the
decks. and the painters and pOlishers
were at work on the woodwork and brass
trimming The canvas covering we're
taken OF the interior Furnishings By TO-
morrow the vessel will be in shipshape
The officers Of the vessel we're the
guests Of the SiegeI-Cooper Company to-
day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
KILLED BY THE COLD.
Unknown Man Frozen 40 Death Near
BOrdentOWn.

BORDENTOWN, y. J, Feb. 19.-The
body Of an unknown man was found at
late hour last night frozen 10 death on
the Delaware and Raritan Canal, nearly
opposite TO where the Nellie BLY, wreck
occurred, two miles from Bordcntown. a
year ago.
Inc discovery Was made By man walk
ing on the tOWDath 90 Bordentown.
The body vas covered by snow.
AS the body was found in Mercer
county the remains were removed 20
Trenton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
AGAINST RAINEs LAW HOTELS
Author Of Original Bill Now seeks to
Suppress Them

ALBANY. y. y, Feb Ex-senator John
R,Ines, author OF the no sandwich. no
drink law, has repudiated the so-caIIed
"Raines law hotel" He has introduced
bill designed 10 wipe them out OF ex-
istence. in accordance with the sugges-
tions Of the Reform Club.
The bill amends the liquor tax Jaw by
increasing the powers OF the Excise De-
partment TO pass upon the eligibility OF
hotel keepers to receive a liquor license.
Mr.. Raines in presenting his bill made a
statement explaining its provisions, and
the bill was referred 10 the excise com
mittCe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
MORE STRIKERS SHOT.
Four Killed and Several Injured by
Military

MADRID. Feb. 19-The Captain Cen
eTaI OF Catalonia reports that the strik-
ers yesterday attempted 20 stop a tram
car in Barcelona
In al ARRAY at San Martin three PROV
metals were killed. and three injured
Al SabadeU the strikers burned the Oc-
troll Office. and attempted to set The con
vent on fire but the police prevented them
from carrying out their object
Order was restored in Barcelona at
s o'clock last night and the troops were
sent TO their barracks.
The Red Cross physicians and nurses
attended the wounded in the streets. One
OF the wounded was identified as a French
anarchist
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
ELECTRICITY FOR THE
new YORK TUNNEL
DepeW and Morgan Promise
Early Improvements.
MAYOR TELLS OF THEIR CALL
City officials and Corporation Rep
reSentntives Rrnch m Understand
inE-stntc Railroad Commission To
Consider the Problem

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-Spurred TO ac-
ton by two collisions in as many months.
the officials OF TIE New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad yesterday gave
Mayor Low assurances tha- they would
proceed as soon as possible TO dispense
with The use of steam locomotives in the
Park Avenue tunnel
Senator ChaunCey NJ DepeW who had
come on from Washington for that Dur-
pose. went 10 the City Han. accompanied
BY j. Fierpont Morgan. 10 confer with the
mayor and Corporation Counsel Riyes on
change Of motive power in the tunnel
II vas ll-5O O'Clock when senator De-
! pew entered the mayors office. and Mr.
I Morgan appeared "a few moments later.
/ Both were ushcrcd into MAYOR Lows pri-
vate Office where Cooperation Counsel
EiFes awaited them There eEsued q con-
. ference lasting forty minutes At its
conclusion Senator Depaw hurried 70 the
pennsylvania ferry and cook train for
Washington. SIR. Morgan returned 10 his
/ ONCE 2t Wall and Broad Streets
None or the men in thE conference
would discuss what took place. excepting
. the mayor. who issued this formal state
Ucut-
Reforms Promised. Says Low.
Mr.. Ec-ew and Mp. Morgan called 90
say that ;he New York Central Railroad
desires to cO-o0erate with the city IN
every proper way iE Improving the con
ditcrs In she tunnel AID il viii give 20
the mayer any formal assurance that may
be required Cf IT'S intention 90 substitute
electricity fer steam as rapidIy as prac-
ticabIc.
'ln-the meanwhile IL proposes TO sub
nit It's present plans and 10 confer with
. tne corporation counsel ass r1 the LEXIS
lau1n required o permit it TO substitute
ciTet-i1lty for steam"
According 20 railroad officials. the com
rauy has Uoll-develaped plans for INSTALL
ING au electric system il the tunnel al an
early day. 70 viii be necessary 10 ask
the legislature 90 authorize the change.
bin having this object viii be intro
euced 40 Albany within a few days. and an
encrt viii be made 10 obtain its passage
before the end % the present session OF
Che legislature.
Railroad Commission 10 sIsct.
A meeting OF the State Railroad Com
mission to further consider the tunnel
problem VIII De held soon. CdjciaIs CT the
company expect that The conn:=eicn viii
direct the use Of electric motors and the
abandonment Of the steam engines now
used in the tunnel. In anticipation OF
such an order the engineers OF the com
Fauy are hard AZ work Gu plans for cleo
trical power.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-19
HANNA OUT OF THE RACE.
RIS FrIersdz Is. Ohio Are for Roo~e-
weld for President In 1904.

CHICAGO III. Feb. - - Governor
George K. Nash. Of Ohio yesterday de
olared Senator Hanna out CT the Presiden-
tial race and said that Ohioans with
practical unanimity looked forward 20 the
denomination of President Roosevelt
Neither politicians generally" said
Governor Nash. nor Senator Hanna him
ser SO Tar as ] am aware. are consider
ing as among the probabilities. or even
posslDilitles. his running against Presi-
dent RoCseEelt Tor the next Republic
nomination. However no one can tell
what viii be the developments Of the next
three years
Certain b. is that Senator Hanna is
much slronger-yes ten times stronger
WIN ipe people than he was when he was
elected Senator. In 1897"