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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
FAIR DIVISION OF THE sPo1Ls.

The next big thing in the way of
combined iobbery, on the log-rolliug
principle to engage the attention of
Congress will be the omnibus public
building bill It is the great pork bar
rel, second only to the rivers and har-
bors Job. Forty-three States and one
Territory receive appropriations, Della
ware and Idaho being the only States
left out The amount appropriated is
ST., 900. 900. But every one is content,
and in the House and Senate additions
will be attempted. The methods pur-
sued in framing this bill are so mani
fest that it is superfuous for the dis
patches to point out that the committee
having it in charge have endeavOred
'to secure as much support "a is neces-
sary to insure it's passage" Tt is the
common practice of legislative man.
ayers in dealing with such matters tc
provide first for the buildings which
they really desire to see constructed,
and then to disarm opposition as fal
as possible by giving each congress.
ionaI delegation plump appropriation
To carry through proper appropriations
for public buildings the Iog-rollins
principle is applied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
SOME CHANCE FOR SUCCESS.

If the Democratic party wishes to
elect the next president it should NOM
mate David B. Hill, of New York, and
put Arthur P. German, of Maryland, at
the head of the National Executive
Committee But if the party only pro-
poses to advocate the same old meas
ures and pursue the same line of
policy as formerly, regardless of any
prospects of success, then it should
nominate some western man and adopt
the same old platform.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
Keller In Six Hnnrs-

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by 'New
Great South American Kidney Cure. -
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the rene.
dy. Sold by Il. ]. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas. Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
sUMTER's TWENTY-ON MOBILES

The Americas Times Recorder has
nearly an entire column on its first
page devoted to the announcements OF
candidates for various county offices,
there being twenty one cards in all.
If the same proportion exist all over
the State there are about three thous-
and men running for county offices in
Georgia. Augusta Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The Macon News remarks: "Wlth
Miss Roosevelt, the presidents daugh-
ter, leading a cake walk, it would
seem that Booker Washington and
Deveaux have had more influence with
the president than has been generally
supposed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

A prominent Way citizen has
polled more than a hundred leading
citizens of the place, taking them as
they came, the result showing a ma
jority of them for Mr.. Terrell for
Governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Sam Jones, the dollar politician, has
been whooping up things In Douglass
county, and the Douglass Breeze says:
zone more visit from Sam Jones and
Query will not poll enough votes to
count tally in the county"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Cholera, which had been epidemic
for some months in the Philippine
Islands, has broken out among the
American soldiers. Five hundred and
fifty five cases have been reported in
Manila, and of these 449 died.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Col. William Garrard, of Savannah, has
been appointed by Governor Gambler
MEMBER sc t)ttale BOARD of trustees of the
Soldiers Home. He succeeds Judge
HI. Perry Of Wayneeboro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

An Alabama Democrat seems to
think that with the "water cure, the
kill and burn order, and the beef trust
on their hands, the Republicans begin
to think they have all the business
they can attend to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The Birmingham News notes the
fact that the king of Italy pardoned
the American jack tars the same day
news went over the wires that the
North Atlantic squadron had COM
menced target practice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
Special Notice

My celebrated registered
trotting stallion, Agrippa,
record as a four year old Of
2. 26A will be at Turpin's sta
bles for two weeks commenc-
ing April 22nd. Parties bay-
ing good mares should not
miss this opportunity.
Agrippa is a magnificent
bay horse with black points,
sired by Onward, whowas the
greatest sire In the world
Bred by Rp. Pepper & Son,
Frankfort, Ky.
Agrippa's pedigree in full
to be seen at the stables.
Terms reasonable.
H. Z. FERRILL, Albany, Ga.
16 DIV Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

'Pharaoh was the first trust mag
nate, )" says Editor Sid Lewis. "He
cornered on all the corn in Egypt dur
ing the seven years of plenty, and when
the famine came he put such prices on
it as to bankrupt all the people"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

In the Democratic primary in Stew
art Saturday B. F. Halves, who has
been clerk of the Superior court in
that county for thirty-two years, was
defeated by G. r. Brown. G. Y. Har-
rel was nominated for representative
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

There is very little danger of over
production of farm crops this year, for
the general scarcity that exists will
make demand that can only lie fully
met by full crops of everything.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Officers of the army and navy will
know after while that before talking
they must learn what the president
will permit them to say. Otherwise
they are likely to haves their mouths
hit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

It is the general oplon that Mr.. Ter
rell's Forsyth speech will make him
many votes. He said some pretty
pIaip things, and they seemed to
irolIeessss6>the people.-Athens Banner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The primary in Sumter is over with
at last, and eight good men will fill as
many positions during the next term
of two years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The manufacture of oleomargarine
has increased 318 per cent in ten years,
but the consumers knowledge that be
is eating it still stands at 0 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The Augusta Herald suggests that
the temptation to get IN front of some
office that is seeking a man may be
what is deheroIzing some of our best
beloved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The South American and Central
American trade should all go through
Southern ports, and the Southern COM
mercial agencies should all keep this
aim IN view.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The late Amos J. Cummings of New
ark vas beloved by thousands of peo-
pie. He was Il stauneh Democrat, but
Republicans held him in high esteem.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The passing, of Sampson, will not
cause the busy world to stop He was
as near nonentity as anyone who ever
wore uniform.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Atlanta wants curfew law. She
should have it; and the age limit, IN
some instances, might be extended
from sixteen to sixty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The "Rater cure" alleged to have
been practiced by the American SOL
diers in the Philippines is looked upon
with great disfavor in Kentucky.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

The tax returns of the Central rail
road show q decided increase this year
over last. This increase amounts to
$144, $50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

After elections are "laid by" the
farmers will take a much needed rest
and visit their farms for few days. :
Nashville News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
NorloE rn suRscR1RERs.

paper on your verandah you win confer a
favor ana cause he paper TO be delivered
promptly ~ reporting N fact to the busi-
ness office
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
-
AMERICUsS Ca. MAY 8. 1902.

Roast beef sandwiches are cTowding
strawberry shortcake for first place in
the worlds luxury list.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

*'DaiIv. Except Sunday. s Sunday Only
For further information, and schedules to
all points beyond our line, apply to
S. A. PRUITT, Agent, Americas. Ga,
D. FILM, Jr Ticket Agent, Americas, Ga.
]. M MALLORY t, p. Agt., Macon. Ga.
THEO y. KLINE Gen. Supt. So g
w. A, WINBURN, Traf1cMgr, Savannah, Ca
j. O. Halle. q p A. Savannah Ga
f. ROBINSON Asst Gen, Pass. Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

TIE Times Recorder is the
On1Ial Organ OF tha City OF Americas,
Onciai Organ of Sumter County.
On5ia1 Organ Oh Webster County.
On etaI Organ OF Railroad Commission OF
Georgfa tor the ID Congressional Districf,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08
For Sale.

6 room house Haynes place. Church
street, corner lot; choice location.
200 acres level land on railroad, with
70 acres suitable for pasture, with rum
ming water; miles of Americans; So
acre. Take this If you want bargain.
broom house, Church street, close
in; rent $l23 month. Price 81, 100.
100 acres, % miles railroad, 3 room
house, fine pasture. Rent 2! bales
cotton. $3.50
A few choice vacant lots if you want
to build.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Trains arrive at and depart from Central
OF Georgia Railway passenger station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

40 05 p n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

LV. man ,.o.;,7.o, ,r., AR.
AMERICuS. N0'lH " - 1eItaH IIlLIO( AMERICue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

iRichland ColumbusI
%1sE0 Alta ia, Hurtsboro
OsA@ Montgomery and all x >
z M, points west and north
west.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

- Sc a III
Il 50 p II
81 "a pm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

Macon, Atlanta, Athensl
IS 90 a m Savannah, Augusta and $40 05 D II
intermediate points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

~ 90 p n.
50 90 p II
IS 90 a 10
40 05 D II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

also at the same Lfne and Place VIII De
sold one house and lot In the Ci of Ameri-
by Academy street south by led H Neill,
east by Matte Wells ard Harriet Hightower
and west by Mckay Hill School property,
Levied on as II e property of ChaS. Foster
TO atisfy one city tax fla for the year 1901
ia favor of the Mayor and City Council of
Americas versus Cnas. Foster. Tenant in
possession notified IN terms of the law.
W. II. FEAGIN, City Marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

*Trains run daily
Close connections at Cordele for all points
north and south. Parlor Buffet Cars operat-
ed between Savannah and Cordele.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-08

columbus, Birmingham
and intermediate points
Via Fort Valley.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

Jersey, where the session was recon-
vened at Trenton. These things were
common property; everyone knew that
the army wanted pay for its services,
that goodly portion of it was in a
desperate mood, and there were those
who feared that the soldiers might use
force to get their dues. Thus it will
be seen there was some cause to dis
trust any secret organization composed
of army men, particularly when heredi-
tary titles were to be dealt in. The
country was in chaotic condition,
torn with internal jealousies and with
out credit abroad; and every man felt
that Liberty could never be retained
except through eternal vigilance. It
is an interesting period of American
history; and while the Cincinnati Incl
dent was only tempest in teapot,
yet it is valuable to us as straw show
ing the direction Of the wind at that
time.
1t is also interesting to note that in
this case, as in most others, the COM
mon sense of the people was right;
their judgment was the correct one.
An organization comforting hereditary
distinctions on its members has no
place in this republic. H.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03
The Redemption of a
Plagiarist.

Full filled with knowledge he came from
college,
And vowed to his muse he'd be
diligent writer and clever inditer
Of the sort she loves to see;
He had studied up diction, the rules of fiction,
And he had an attractive name,
Which In due season, he thought with reason,
Might well be known to fame
Like all the rest he wrote as test
most imposing pile
Of poetical works, with quips and quirks
In the Austin Dobson style;
He blithely sang like Andrew Lang)
In ballade and villanelle,
But he found in time that these forms of rhyme
Are not the forms that sell.
Lowell. Thoreau, Disraeli. Poe
He copied them all in turn;
Tried Anthony Hope, turned back to Pope,
Lamb, Addison Swift, and Sterne;
The styles that he plagiariZed
With an infinite deal of toll,
And being no Iaggard, he grated Haggard
On DuMaurier, Kipling, Doyle.
But each poem or tale he would write and mai
The mark cOntriyed to miss,
Till in dull despair he rumpled his hair
And wrote him rhyme like this!
Guy Wetmore Carryl.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

An elderly man, having the appear
ance of laborer, was walking down
Blackfriars road, London, one Sunday
night recently, when his wooden leg
caught in grating, and about foot
and half of it was broke off. To the
.amazement of the passers-by there
rolled out from cavity several sover-
eigns and some silver, for which there
was at once scramble, and some of
the coins were stolen. However, the
old man received back most of his
hoard, and he was placed in cab and
sent hOme.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

is descending to the valley beyond as
if hurried on by volcanic pressure. Al
ready he is beginning to lose his former
proud personality and is on the verge
of poverty. Nightly he can be seen in
a half drunken condition, madly and
passionately wooing the tickle goddess,
but all in vain. He might have wrestled
with the habit and thrown it off-as a
retriever shakes the water off it's back
when it returns with the game the
sportsman has laid low. He can't say
No. Perhaps now he never will. The
shadows of the past do not haunt him.
He has burnt several fine bridges be-
hind him, but he hasn't the will-power
to seek another and cross over safely.
He can save the situation by saying
No. He is trying to construct rope
out of bird seed instead of using manila;
and the business is uncertain, unprofit-
able and is like buying kit of edged
tools and not knowing how to handle
them. If he is like the fool who looks
for a knothole to crawl through when
the room contains two doors, then the
case is hopeless. He may just as we'll
keep on burning bridges.
We all must frankly admit that this
word No is worthy of cultivation,
worthy of closer acquaintance and
worthy to be kept fresh in our memory.
Not day passes but what it could be
used effectively. Even in trivial con-
versation there are many places where
it would fit as nicely as a pin
fits in a cushion. We often hear
others say of certain person that he
has no will-power, that he lacks deter
mination and is easily led. When this
person learns how to say No, these dis
paraging remarks will cease. Just
think how often the banker must say
No during the course of q years busi-
ness; the merchant also must fre-
quently have recourse to it.
Laugh and you will grow fat" says
an old adage. Learn to say No and
you will be respected, might be said
with equal force. The man who be-
comes melancholy and wears face so
severe and awe-inspiring that it would
easily crumble up battleship in a
head.end collision, could apply an
occasional No to himself that would
let more sunshine and less misery into
his existence. The dark shadow which
appears to blight his life may turn out
to be only the reflection of a mosquito
instead of an elephant, when he places
check-rein upon his Imagination.
That little word No, properly used, will
perform almost as many miracles as
will an hours prayer out in the tall
timber wrestling with Satan" *x*
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03
Concerning that
cittle Word 10.

wordy controversy, like gathering
clouds, generally means storm; OF it's
like going up in balloon, for there's
no telling where you may land.
There is another gentleman who is
deserving Of q heavy No. He is the
man who worms himself into your good
graces for the purpose of "doing"
someone else. He belongs to no par
ticular class. You might find him in
the fashionably dressed young man, or
the middle-aged merchant around the
corner. However, his motive is self
ish one. He only desires assistance
for the time being. Generally the man
he thus makes use of will be used as a
lightning rod to protect himself.
Look at yonder grotesque individual
approaching the city along the highway,
as an example of the efficiency of know
ing how and when to say that little word
No. How out of harmony he appears
among the magnificent scenery that
surrounds him.s Here and there can be
seen stately trees arrayed in natures
beautiful foliage. Fragrant odors ema-
nate from hundred variegated species
of wild flowers, while everywhere fields
of grain dot the landscape and nod in
unison with the gentle zephyrs. AS he
lessons the distance between us, let us
scrutinize this type of humanity little
more closely. The man may have been
rich once. He may have had staunch
friends, a magnificent home, a beauti-
ful wife and lovely children, position
of trust and bright future before him.
He doesn't look it now. He is the pic
ture of despair. Notice his dropping
figure. He walks as tho he had the
miseries and gnarled wrongs of hun
dred lost souls on his back. His eyes
my, what fish-like things! They look
as tho ages have passed since they
shone with the fires of ambition, or
responded to the soothing voices of
loved ones. Look at his matty beard,
disheveled chair, ragged clothes and
worn Shoes The latter look as if they
had not been cleaned since they left
the factory months ago. ALI eloquently
testify that his present life is COM
plete failure. He is now a wreck. No
doubt but what each faltering appeal
he makes for assistance is generally
met with that No which, perhaps, he
neglected to pronounce in bygone days.
When Tom, Dick and Harry meet
Will on the street, they greet him with
smiles, jests and conventional COM
pliment or two before inviting him to
q quiet game Of poker. He pauses,
hesitates and fails to articulate that
little word No. The plunge has been
taken. Night after night he deftly
handles the pasteboards. They come
as naturally to him as . doll does to q
child. He, has crossed the Rubicon and
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

pronounced. Once it has been
learned it is never forgotten.
We often hear it. Sometimes it is spo-
ken in truculent manner. Again IT'S
expression is accompanied by dignifed
persuasiveness. The only place in
which it is not used in an audible ana
emphatic tone, is in deaf and dumb
asylum.
What is this little word No? Can it
be made useful? Is it of value in a
commercial sense? are questions which
are never asked. Each individual
knows the value of knowing how and
when to articulate this word No. They
need no instruction, but intuitively
Gull it from memory's indelible lexicon
as necessity may demand. An ener-
getic No has saved many person from
ruin, from poverty and from degrada-
tion. Others it has cut to the quick.
1t is sometimes difficult word to use.
Tact and penetration often are substi-
tuted as its equivalent in order to
soften its rough coarseness. Never
theless, we cannot get along without it
very we'll, however much the sensitive
and delicate nerved may be offended
by it. We hear it from the cradle to
the grave. AS child we imagined it
to be omnipotent, and as we were
about to drop off into endless rest, we
are often reminded of it's presence by
either the nurse or doctor.
Many man can look back over his
past life and see many an instance, triv-
ial tho they were at the time, where he
could have used No greatly to his ad-
vantage. With an X-ray-like power of
vision he now detects these shortcom-
ings as easily as he discerns a rent in
his clothing. He finds after careful
retrOspection that he should have used
the word almost as often as he used the
knob on his front door.
This little word can be used advan-
tageously in many ways. If you don't
use it as occasion demands, you will be
called pusillanimous ninny. If you
use it unwisely, you will be called q
tyrant. Experience proves this to be a
self-evident fact. We have all met per-
sons to whom this word can be used
with telling effect Now there is the
gentleman with the oily tongue, fault
finding proclivities, and deep penetra-
ting eyes that can distinguish mote in
another's eye mile away. Who is he 7?
Oh, he's the man who tacks your srepu-
tation on fence to use as a target.
He is always very affable when asking
you to take few shots. If he does,
say No with unction. Don't pause to
consider his feelings. but think Of your
honor. wouldn't split hairs with him
about it, but say No with decision. A
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

A bird ofimmense wing power is he
tiny stormy petrol, the smallest web
footed bird known. 1t belongs to
every sea, and, althO so seemingly
frail, it breasts the utmost fury of the
storm, skimming with incredible ve-
locity the trough of the waves and
gliding rapidly over their snowy crests.
Petrels have been observed 1900 miles
from the nearest land.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

With every child we lose we see
deeper into life, as with every added
lens, we pierce farther the sky
Beecher.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

The will is infinite, the execution
confined; the desire is boundless, the
act slave to limit. -Troilus and Cres-
sids, iii, 2.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

To be man in true sense, is in
the first place, and above all things, to
have wife. -Michelet.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

Habitual intoxication is the epitome
of every crime.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-07-03

0H1S little aonosyllabic word is
familiar, to all. 1t is easily
pronounced. Once it has been
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-24

Give years ago disease the DOC
tors called dyspepsia took such hold
OF me that could scarcely co." writes
Geo. S. Marsh, well known attorney
OF Nocona, Tex. 81 took quantities OF
pepsin aud other medicines but MOTH
ing helped me. As drowning man
grabs at straw ] grabbed at Kodoi.
/ felt an improvement at once ana
after a few bottles am sound and
we'll. (" Kodol is the only preparation
which exactly reprodnces the nat6T-
aidigestiye juices and consequently Is
the only one which digests any good
food sand cures any form OF stomach
trouble. uW