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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
INTERESTING DISCOVERIES.
Papyri Found In Egypt Dating Century
Before Christ. a..

Papyri Found In Egypt Dating Century
Before Christ. :.
Berkeley, Cal, Oct. THE first gyp.
tOlogical publications Of the Universi
ty of California will be issued within
a few weeks This will be bulky
volume, the first Of five, containing the
texts Of the wonderful collections Of
the papyri found by an expedition Of
the University of California in Egypt.
The ruins of an ancient temple were
discovered on the site of an ancient
tontunis by DR.. Bernard P. Grenfell
and Dr. A. S. Hunt, who were eXca'
waiting at the time for the University
of California. An enormous number
of mummies of sacred crocodiles were
unearthed. All were wrapped in papy-
ri dating from the end Of the first cen
fury b. c. These papyri were OF
most unusual length. Documents OF
from one to two hundred lines were
common. Most of the longer texts
We're Of an official character, and full
Of new information in regard to the
entire history of Egypt under the lat
ter Ptolomies. This tontunis collec'
ton, which practically in it's entirety
will be deposited in the university al
Berkeley, exceeds in quantity all the
papyri in Greek in all the museums Of
| the world put together.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
ALABAMA STRIKE SITUATION.
President Flynn Reports that 1920
Men Are Now Out

President Flynn Reports that 1920
Men Are Now Out.
Birmingham Ala. Oct. THE only
change in the miners strike situation
at the mines of the Tennessee Coal
Iron and Railroad company this morn.
ing was that 40 negro miners returned
to work at Johns, in the Blue Greek
district, where the majority of the min
ers yesterday voted to strike.
There is no work at Adger, Belle
SumPter, Blockton or Pratt mines.
President Flynn, of the miners, says
that 1920 men are now out. The can
vas of the miners of the Sloss-Shef
field Steel and Iron company to as
certain how many of them favor pay
ing the assessment for the anthracite
strikers has been completed Officials
of the Miners union say only about 81
or Is out of about 800 oppose the as
sessment. When the vote is can
vassed the officers of the Miners unior
will hold a conference with the com
pany relative to collecting assessments
from those miners who oppose payins
il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
MANY MURDER CASES SENT UP.
Mississippi Supreme Court Receives
Twenty-Five Appeals.

Jackson. Miss, Oct. appeal rec
o-5s in murder cases wherein the
lover courts have affixed the deach
sentence continue 10 arrive at the SUI
irene cear-. ana are being docheted
f-- the regular Ocso5er term, which
ce-yez5s uez- Monday
In -g date appeals have been taken
Is murder cases and several more
az z. arrive before the court con
s. me transcripts of lower court
records not having been completed
all placed in shape Tor ming
--= supreme court eclipsed all pre-.
s---s records last year in handing out
death sentences. and a week rarely
passed without the date oeing fixed
r. one or more legal executions. The
court now promises to eclipse its last
years record, and the grewsome cal.
e1dar Of the gallows seems to have
rad little effect in reducing the mum
Der OF murders or producing a salu.
tary effect in the lawless sections Of
the state. Some hotbeds of crime
have been cleaned out, but reports OF
killings by the score pour in from
other sections, and it is noticeable
fact that the percentage of negro muir
deTs and murderers is increased at a
phenomenal rate, and they are con
fined chiefly to the younger genera
ton of the race. The killing of a
negress by her paramour, or vice yer.
sa, has become so common as to at.
tract no comment, and it is this class
of crime with which the supreme court
will principally deal in the death sen
tence cases at the coming term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
Taken to a Helthler Place

Montgomery, Ala, Oct 7.--Dr. SheH
ley Bragg, of the convict bureau, in
his quarterly report. today says that
the Sloss-Sheffield company has at last
removed all its state conyicts from the
famous death hole at Coalburg and is
now working them at Flat Top, which
he pronounced the model prison OF
the state, constructed on plans approx
ed by himself They now work a 9.
foot vein of coal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
On Dressing The Boys.

Dress them serviceably, suitably,
stylishly. Dress them with due re-
gard to your pocket. A happy cOmbi-
nation is found here, whatever is the
price. For high priced is never dear
when low priced it is never poor
You're safe either way.
Boys double-breasted suits in va
rious shades of Cheviots, Serges, etc,
8 to 10 years ................ 81 to SIS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
Dress Goods Remnants

Many new additions make this
collection of dress goods remnants
powerfully attractive. There is an
answer it it for practically every dress
goods need, including CheviOts, Pop
Inns, PruneIIas, Granite Suitings in
black and coIors in desirable lengths
for wOmen's waists and skirts, or
ChiIdren's school dresses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
LET PUBLIC OWN UTILITIES.
Platform Upon Which Hearst Will Run
For Congress.

New York, Oct. Tn a speech &C.
cepting the democratic nomination fol
congress in the eleventh district, vii
liam Randolph Hearst announced him
self as in favor of public ownership
of certain public utilities, specifying,
as natural beginning, railroads and
telegraphs. Existing conditions, rs
declared, made it advisable for the
government to take possession of ami
manage the anthracite coal mines fol-
the peoples benefit.
He favored the election of United
States senators by popular vote as a
means to the end of dealing with mo
nopolies that compel the payment OF
eXtortionate prices by the helpless
public"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
Books DISTINGUISHED PASSENGERS.

London, Oct THE White Star
liner Oceanic, which is to sail from
Liverpool on Wednesday next for New
York, will have among her passengers
A. J. Drexel, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Gates,
Mrs Hettie Green the Marquise de
Talleyrand-Perigo Princess Joseph.
inc Poggissua Ruspoli, Miss Sackville-
West and w c. Whitney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
rcpuplIcans Nominate Cooper.

Montgomery Ala, Oct THE Re
publicans of Coosa county have nomi
mated J. w Cooper for the legislature
and w. J. Steele for superintendent
of education 1t is one of the few
counties where that party nearly al
ways elects its ticket, having sent a
Republican even to the constitutional
convention
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
Wreck on Cotton Belt.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. Tn a wrecs
which occurred on the Cotton Belt at
Sulphur Springs, one man was caught
under the wreckage and instantly
killed. The dead man is said to be
one of the train crew. The damage
to railroad property Is heavy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
Special Term to TRY Elliott

Raleigh, N. c., Oct. 7.-Governor Az.
cock has ordered special term of
court at Lineonlton Oct. 20 to try Cal
win Elliott the negro who outraged
Mrs. Cobb Brown and who narrowly
esrarea lvn hing. Judge Winston
will preside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
EmbrOiderieS at Half Price.

We have placed on special Coun=
tiers over fifteen hundred yards of En-
broidery in short lengths and slightly
soiled pieces ranging in value from
roc to 25c yd. They are priced for
Monday and Tuesdays SLING at sc,
zI2c and IoC yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08

100 Dozen ladies fast black Hose,
full regular length, perfectly seam
less, regularly sold at I2hC. Here
Monday and Tuesday at .,6IAc pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
Blankets and Bed Spreads.

There'll be cold days coming bye
and-bye, White and gray cotton
Blankets, full regular size. 40c pr.
Other blankets up to $40.
Honey comb Bed spreads, full size,
Marseills patterns, regularly sold at
SIPS for Observation-Disclosures. .85s each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08

Fifty dozen Children's fleecOd lin
ed Winter Underwear, regular Csc
goods. Not over one dozen to one
customer Monday and Tuesday at per
garment. ................,lO C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08

One hundred gross fine pure white
Pearl Buttons, all sizes, no extra
charge for large size. No less than
two dozen will be sold to a customer
rlOnday and Tuesday, regular lOc
buttons at sc per dOZ.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08

Fifty dozen Mems Winter Bal
briggan Underwear, all sizes, shirts
and drawers. Never before offered for
less than 75c per garment, will be sold
on Monday and Tuesday only at
...............3S per garment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08

Seventy-five dozen Swiss En-
broidered Handkerchief, regular sold
from I2hc to zoe. Here Monday and
Tuesday take your pick for &c each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08

One thousand yards good grade
check NainsoOk, not over 20 yards to
one customer at the price Monday and
Tuesday only at 412c yd
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

Best draft Colt year old, LIST, s1.00;
I'd, IS cents; Sd, 80 cents.
CLASS 23-MATCHED AND DRIY-
ING HORSES.
Best pair matched carriage Horses
owned by one man, 1st, $500; ID,
$500; 3D., s1.0O.
Best Driving Horse, style and speed
considered, 1st, $500; I'd, S1.50; 3D.,
S1.00. No horse allowed to compete
for this premium that has trotted for
money.
Glass 24-POULTRY.
Plymouth Rock, full blood, best
pair, LIST, s1.0o; I'd, IS cents; Sd, so
cents.
Same premium for chicks as for
fowl.
The same premiums are offered for
other breeds as for Plymouth Rock
Best pair of Turkeys, 1st, s1.00; ID,
rs cents; 3D., 80 cents.
Best pair of Ducks, LIST, s100; ID,
IS cents.
Best pair of Geese, 1st, s10o; ID,
IS cents
All birds will be kept on exhibition
during the days of the Fair.
Exhibitors to enter pairs. Ex-
hibitors to pay 25 cents per pair for
all over pairs.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Accommodating the Captain.


One Of the sea captains In the en-
ploy Of Stephen Girard had a rural
Yankees fondness for whiting With
his Jackknife and on one trip sue
ceeded in getting away with a large
part of the rail, although, feeling that
he was not without the artistic sense,
he really regarded the rail as greatly
improved In appearance. When the
vessel came to Philadelphia, Girard
went aboard, made a general inspec-
ton In the captains absence and as he
was about to return to shore asked
Ione of the seamen who had been cut
ting the rail. The seaman told him
the captain and then, afraid his telling
might have unpleasant consequences
were the captain to learn of 1t In
roundabout way, Informed that official
Of the interview with Girard. The
captain was In terror of a reprimand,
but, hearing nothing from his employ
er, supposed the incident closed. As
he was about weighing anchor ready to
leave port a dray loaded with shingles
drove down to the wharf, and the driv-
er hailed the vessel
There must be some mistaken shout
ed the captain. Our bill OF lading
doesn't mention shingles
This is where they belong" sung
back the driver. "Mr. Girard himself
told me to deliver them! He said they
are for the captain to whittlew-Phiia-
delphia Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Our Exhibition.

Somerset Central Agricultural So
ciety purposes this year to have a big
show and to this end has offered more
premiums and has put forth some at
fractions unparalleled i'll county ex-
hibitions.
We have one of the best and most
convenient fair grounds in the State !;
the buildings for shelter and display
of stock are spacious and convenient;
the grounds are dry and level, hay
and straw in abundance will be pro-
vided free to exhibitors; water from
the public water works will be pro
vided in full supply for both man and
BEAST meals will be furnished at the
dining hall at reasonable rates, and
everything practicable will be done
for the comfort and convenience of
all
Fairview hall, on the society's
grounds, has been rebuilt at consider
able expense and will be used to hold
the exhibits of the coming fair. The
hall will be lighted by electric lights.
This generous list of premiums is
submitted and cordial invitation is
extended to all to bring in their stock
agricultural products and all other
articles they may desire to exhibit,
whether enumerated in the premium
list or not. If you are sure you have
nothing to exhibit come yourself and
we will show you more attractions
than has ever been shown in this
county at an agricultural fair.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

Best Hooked Rug, 1st, IS cents; ID,
50 cents.
Best SILK Patchwork Quilt, lst,
s1.00; ID, 80 cents.
Best Patchwork Quilt, LIST Is cents;
ID, so cents
Best lot of Double Mittens. not less
than three pairs, IS cents: ID, 50
cents.
Best lot of Mems Wooden Stockings,
not less than three pairs, 50 cents; ID,
25 cents.
Best lot of Women's Wooden Stock
ings not less than three pairs. lst, 80
cents; ID, % cents.
For any other article in this class,
not enumerated above. the committee
are requested TO recommend gratui
ties, and the Trustees will comply
with these recommendations SO far as
in the Judgment the funds of the
Society will allow.
CLASS 12-MILL GOODS MADE IN
THE COUNTY.
Best display Of Wooden Goods, LIST
$500; ID 50 90.
Best display of shawls, 1st, $500;
ID. $500.
Glass 13-NEEDLE AND FANCY
WORK.
Best specimen Of Embroidery. 1st,
so cents; I'd. 25 cents.
Best Bed Spread, LIST, - cents; ID,
50 cents.
Best Sofa Pillow, LIST, s1.OO; ID, 50
cents.
Best specimen of Plain Sewing, by
hand. LIST, 80 cents; ID, % cents.
Best specimen of Ladies Under
wear, LIST, IS cents; ID, 30 cents.
Best display of Needle and Fancy
Work, made and exhibited by girl
Is years old or under, 1st s1.00. ID, 30
cents.
For any article not enumerated in
this class the committee are given the
same instructions as in class II.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
A Pleasant interruption.

The following incident occurred at
an entertainment in large provincial
town: On the programme certain vo-
calist was down to sing 1.-THE Miners
Dream of Home" and to add special
effect to the song he, having a friend
a fireman at the fire station, about
three minutes walk from the hall, ran
out and borrowed his top boots.
His turn on the programme came
around. He appeared on the stage In
all the glory of blouse, SLOUGH hat,
white breeches and the fireman's top
boots. His rendering of the song was
a great success up to the middle of the
second verse, when a commotion was
heard at the entrance of the hall. Then
a hot and eager fireman forced his way
through the audience up to the foot
lights and bawled out at the top of his
voice:
BILL you've got to come out of them
'ere boots If you value your life. I'm
called to q firer'-London Tit-Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

The cats spirit of independence is
the most distinct characteristic of her
nature. AS Nine. de Custine rightly
said, the cats great difference from
and, according to her sentiments, SUI
periority to, the dog lie In her calm
tnsistence on selection which invari-
ably accompanies her apparent docil-
ity. To the dog proprietorship Is mas
tership; he knows his home, and he
recognizes without question the man
who has paid for, feeds, and on occa-
sion kicks him with all the easy famil-
iarity of ownership. He follows that
man undoubting and unnoticed, CRATE
full for word, even thankful for an
oath.
But the cat is a creature of very
different stamp. She will not even
stoop to conquer, nor be tempted out
of her nature by offers of reward. She
absolutely declines instructions; nay,
even persuasion Is lost upon her for
any permanent effect it may be de-
signed to have. You may be the legal
possessor of cat, but you cannot
govern her affections.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Sucking Poisonous wounds.

Among all people the sucking Of the
wound has ever been considered the
most effective remedy Of immediate
application for snake bites. In Africa
a cupping instrument is employed in
emergencies OF the kind to draw out
the poisoned blood. The ancients fol-
lowed the same methods and when
Cato made his famous expedition
through the serpent infested African
deserts he employed many savage
snake charmers, called "psylli," to fol-
low the army. They performed many
mysterious rites over men who were
bitten, but the efficacy of their treat
ment appears to have consisted in suck
ing the wounds.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Programme.
TUESDAY-FfRsT DAY.

9 O'Clock a. M Arranging and
classifying Stock upon the grounds.
At 10 O'Clock examination of Grade
Cattle, Full Blood Cattle, Sheep,
Swine and Poultry.
At II O'Clock examination of Oxen
and Steers and Town teams, Oxen
and Steers.
Trotting at O'Clock each day for
Society's purses.
Fairview hall open to visitors at 9
o'clock a. m.
Band concert in the evening.
WEDNESDAY SECOND DAY.
At O'Clock examination of Brood
Mares and all classes of l, and 3
year, old Colts.
At 10 O'Clock a. m. examination of
all classes of Stations, also Drawing
Horses.
At II O'Clock a. M examination of
matched and driving Horses, Ponies,
etc.
At O'Clock p. m. trotting of Horses
for Society's purses.
Notice of the classes will be given
later
Some of the fastest Stations in the
State will give exhibition miles be
tween heats.
Fairview hall open day and even
ing.
Band concert in the evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

1t is scientifically reported that the
lava streams from Vesuvius in 1853
were so hot twelve years later that
steam was issuing from the cracks
and crevices, while the lava beds from
the eruption of Etna In 1877 were
found to be steamlng hot just below
the top crust as late as 1910. But still
more remarkable are the scientific re-
ports OF the volcano Jorullo, in Mexi-
co. This sent forth immense streams
of lava In 1850. In 1880 the lava beds
were examined by party of scien-
lists, and it was found that stick
thrust into the creviceS instantly ig
nited, although there was no discom-
fort experienced in walking on the
hardened crust Again some forty
years after the eruption it was visited
by scientists and reported to be steam
ing in many places, and even eighty
seven years after the eruption two col
umns of steaming vapor were found to
be issuing from the crevices. Some
times the upper crust of such stream
of lava cOols so that plants and lichens
find precarlous growth on the surface,
while a few feet beneath the lava is
almost redhot.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Rules and Regulations.

l. All Cattle, Sheep, Swine and
Horses and Colts must be upon the
ground and in their proper places
Tuesday morning, the first day OF the
Fair at 9 O'Clock.
>. All stock entered for a premium
must be labeled with the name Of the
owner, from what town driven. breed
and age, or not TO be entitled TO
premium.
3. All competitors must be present
with their stock and exhibit the same
ITO the committee or it will not be
noticed.
4. The committees are instructed
to withhold premiums if in their
opinions the animals or articles are
not deemed worthy of them.
). No animal will be allowed to
enter in more than one class, except
in Town Team and Draft Oxen.
g. No person shall serve on a COM
mittee where he is personally inter
ested as a competitor.
:. Premiums not called for preYi-
Gus TO the next annual fair will be
considered as given to the Society in
aid of its funds.
:. The Society having provided
sheds for the accommodation OF stock,
no animal entered for premium will
be allowed to leave the park before +
O'Clock the second day Of the fair
without the consent of the Trustees.
/ Any person disobeying this rule will
forfeit all premiums awarded.
=. All animals entered for premi-
ums must be owned by the exhibitor
al least five days prior To the exhibit
ton.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

The Courier de Paris relates that q
party of men, sitting In front Of q
boulevard cafe, were recently ap-
preached by a man who had clarinet
In his hand and who said: Gentlemen,
excuse me. l have to make my living,
but l suppose you would rather give
me sou not to hear me-" They took
the hint. He repeated this perform
ance several times till one day one Of
the men said he felt like hearing q
tune and asked him to play. Il am sor-
ry." said the man with the clarinet,
"but | cannot play n note"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

The professor of painting has Just
entered the classroom, where smoking
is strictly prohibited. Here he finds
an art student holding in his hand a
newly filled cherry wood pipe.
Professor Qronically)-Whata queer
paint brush you have got there! What
are you going to do with 1t?
Student - Oh, I'm going to make
clouds with it.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
SDecial Premiums.

Pratt Food Company, Philadelphia,
Penn, offer the following special pre-
miums, which will be on exhibition
and delivered by the committee at
the time of the fair to the drawers of
same:
Best display of Barley, Corn, Pota-
toes, Cabbage, Apples, Grapes, each,
one SO cent package Pratt's Animal
Food.
Best display of Canned Fruit, Jel-
lies, Loaf Wheat Bread, Layer Cake,
Silk Crazy Quilt, Hand Embroidered
Apron, each, one so cent package
Pratt's Poultry Food
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

"Bixby seems to think he's the whole
thing as an expert authority on sport
ing matters"
Eyes; he appears to regard himself
as pretty nearly big enough to wear
golf links to fasten his shirt cuffs
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

"Once in awhile, even now" remark
ed the caller, you hear Of some Eng
lishman who says our Revolutionary
war was the most causeless rebellion
In history Isn't is irritating?"
Decidedly So" responded the Boston
young woman. "If thing is cause
less, how can it be any more cause
Iess?"-Chicago Tribune
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Schedule of Premiums.
DIVISION FIRST.


CLASS 1-SHORTHORNS, FULL BLoor
Best Bull year old and over, 1st,
$500; I'd, LOO; 3D., s1.00.
Best Bull year old, LIST, SI5o; ID
S1,00; Sd, rs cents.
Best Bull Calf, LIST, S1.O0; I'd, II
cents; Sd 30 cents.
Best Cow four years old and over,
LIST, $500; I'd, 81 so; Sd, S1.00.
Best Heifer years old, LIST, s1.50;
I'd, S1.0O; Sd, 70 eents.
Best Heifer years old, LIST, S1.5o;
I'd, S1.00; Sd, 10 cents.
Best Heifer year old, LIST, S1.oo;
I'd, rs cents; 3D., 80 cents.
Best Heifer Calf, LIST, S1.00; I'd, 10
cents; Sd, SO cents.
CLASS 2-HEREFORDS- Same pre-
miums as for Shorthorns.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14

why Many Children Are One sided.
1t is a we'll known physiological law
that the use of a muscle causes an
increase in its size, while neglect
causes 1t to become smaller.
The steady use of the same arm In
carrying a set of books to and from
school, the propping of one arm on a
table, or the excessive use of one arm
or leg and the disuse of the other
each such habit slowly but surely
brings about its own result unless
constant effort be made to counter
act 1t.
The growing age is more subject
than any other to such influences. but
every age is directly and powerfully
Influenced by any occupation or habit
which tends to the exclusive exercise
of certain muscles or to the Eabitual
taking of certain posture.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-14
Would Give Him a Lesson.

A reporter who Is the father OF q
year old youngster met his pastor on
Sunday afternoon.
"Why weren't you at church this
morning?" was the first question of
the spiritual adviser.
~ couldn't come" was the answer.
II had to stop at home and mind the
baby. Our nurse is ILL.,"
That's no excuse" said the pastor.
at isn't? Well, next Sunday I'll
bring him to church with me and see
how you like It."