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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
HUNDREDS PAY FINAL TRIBUTE
To Memory of One of Americus' Best
Citizens.

The funeral services of DR.. e. J.
Eldridge, postponed from Sunday on
account of the very inclement weather,
were conducted from First Baptist
Church at 10 O'Clock Monday morning
by Rey. A, B. Campbell, of Troy, Ala
a former citizen and perk onal friend of
the deceased.
And never has a service more touch
ing and beautifully impressive been
witnessed here.
The spacious auditorium of the
church was filled to it's capacity, the
presence of this vast concourse attest
ing in manner the very high esteem
in which DR.. Eldridge was held.
In the annex were crowded between
400 and 500 pupils of the public schools,
with their teachers The deceased
was one of the trnest aud best friends
of education. He ''Ioyed God and lit.
tie children" was often said of him.
1t was creed anyone might proudly
POSSESS.
The decorations, emblematic of the
character of him whose bier they
adorned, were elaborate and beautiful,
rarest conceptions of the florists art
One of special note was ''the gates
ajar" wrought in white roses and form
ing a centerpiece at the altar.
Nearer My God to Thee" was rem
dered as the casket was borne into the
church, the vast concourse rising At
the conclusion of the service Miss
Lila Johnson sang "There is an hour
of Hallowed Peace.
DIR Campbell's remarks were of
deepest feeling and toHchingly beau
tifnl as he told OF the life of his dead
friend as he so we'll knew it, There
were no brilliant FIGHTS of oratory, but
life story trnly told. And every
word, every sentence uttered by him
struck a responsive cord in every
heart.
1t was declared one of the most pa
thetlcaIIy beautiful and deeply i'm
pressive funeral orations ever de-
livered here.
AS the sweet old anthem "There is
Rest for the Weary" was softly rem
dered by the Organist the casket was
borne from the church to Oak Grove
cemetery where the service was con-
cluded
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
An ohisct Lesson to Crnnt.

This story is told Of the first time
Grant ever had charge of a large body
of men sent out to give battle. He was
colonel in the early part OF 1852, de,
tailed to go to the relief of an Illinois
regiment, supposed to be surrounded
by COnfederates at Palmyra, Mo, but
when he arrived the regiment had ~.
lieyed itself by retiring. Grant then
went out to Florida, in the same state,
and as the regiment toiled over the hill
beyond which the enemy was supposed
to he in waiting Grant says he would
have given anything to be back again
in Illinois"
At the top Of tie hill, instead of
troops drawn up in battle array, Grant
saw deserted camp. 1T occurred to
me IT once hat Harris had been as
much afraid Of me as l had been of
him." said Grant. From that event ~
the close of the war l never eXperienc-
ed trepldation upon confronting an en-
envy, though | always felt more or less
anxiety. | never forgot that he had as
much reason to fear my forces as
had his"- Syracuse post-Standard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
To Luhge an OnaI.

An expert on opal mining has recent
~ explained how the opal is judged as
to quality and desirability. First, he
says, color is Of the greatest impor
tance. Red fire, or red in combination
with yellow, blue and green, are the
best. Blue by itself is quite valueless,
and the green opal is not Of great value
unless the color is very vivid and the
pattern very good. The color must be
true-t that is to say, it must not run in
streaks or patches, alternating with a
coIorless or inferior quality.
Pattern is described as being an i'm
pOrtant factor, the several varieties be-
known as pin fire" when the grain is
very small, ''harlequin" when the color
Is all in small squares, the more reg
ular the better, and the flash fire" Or
flash opal" when the color shows as q
single fash or in very large pattern.
Harlequin is the most common and is
also popularity considered the most
beautiful. When the squares of color
are regular and show as distinct, mi
mute checks Of red, yellow, blue and
green, it is considered magnificent
Some stones show better on edge than
on top.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
One Of Sandoxr'A Tricks.


One day in London tObacconist's 8
shop Sandow. the strong man, was
handed some change, and in the middle
Of it he saw something that looked
like a bad shilling. He pushed it back
across the counter. Il think that one
is bad" he said.
"Nonsense,' said the shopkeeper,
with an increduIous air. He took up
the shilling and tried it in the little
brass coin tester that was screwed to
the side of the counter. Then he ten
dered it again. ITS quite good he
said. 81 can't bend it."
Sandow smiled and took it between
his finger and thumb. "You can't bend
it! May l try?" he asked.
Certainly" said the man, with a
grin.
The strong man pressed the tip Of
his foretinger toward the tip of his
thumb and the spurious coin bent like
tissue paper.
well" said the tobacconist dunn
founded, ''it looks like a wrong 'un
after all! Perhaps you will accept an
other"
And Sandow did.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
COUNCIL VOTES FOR SALARIES.
Unpaid Police Will Receive, Their
Back Paw.

A. the meeting of the city council
last night motion to pay to Chief
Wheeler, Lieut.. Cobb and officer Al
briton the back salaries held up by
the council majority, in the recent
struggle between them and the Police
Board, prevailed unanimously.
The recent decision of the Supreme
Court, which was adverse to the city
council majority, settled this question.
An ordinance was read which pre-
scribed the number of officers to be
elected by the Police Board, VIZ, a
chief, lieutenant and three patrolmen.
Under the rules the ordinance went
over until next meeting ror final pas
sage.
Some doubt exists as to the right of
of council to frame such an ordinance
now, as the Police Board has already y
elected the force for two years. How
over, the ordinance may be entirely
legal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
RECEIVER FOR AN
ATLANTA CONCERN.
Troubles OF stock Exchange In at
lanta.
AFTER PROPERTY OF COMPANY.
Authority Is Asked For Receiver to
Institute Proceedings to Secure
Possession OF Property In Other
Cities as Well.

Atlanta, March IA temporary Q.
ceiver has been appointed here for w.
E. Small & Co. who until recently en-.
Quoted stock exchange in this city.
The firms liabilities are estimated at
$31, 900; assets $21, 500. Authority is
asked for the receiver to file such
ancillary proceedings as necessary 10
secure possession of the property in
the branch offices of Macon, Chattanoo.
ga, and Nashville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
A Circular Rainbow.

A member Of party who made an
ascent Of Finsterrehorn some years
ago thus described novel sight which
delighted the tired climbers: The day
we mounted the Ftnsterrehorn we
were treated to the rare sight Of cir
cular rainbow, the phenomenon lasting
nearly half an hour and forming a
complete circle. There were heavy
clouds lying some 1000 feet below on
the Aar glacier, and it was on these
that the beautiful, brilliantly colored
ring lay. A second circle was also visi-
BILE. We were near the summit Of the
peak when the first Of the party OBJ
served it, and from that point the. face
of the mountain on the Grimsel side is
almost perpendicular, giving us a
splendid view.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
At Second Hand.

A Highland laird who could not af-
ford to keep his own piper was accus-
toned to employ the village piper when
he had company.
On one occasion, through some over
sight, Donald had not been given his
preliminary glass Of whisky before he
began his performance. Accordingly,
he found his bagpipe in a most refrac-
tory temper The laird asked him what
was the matter with it, and Donald re-
piled that the leather was so hard that
he could do nothing with it.
"What will soften it?" asked the anX-
ious laird.
"Och, just whusky!' said Donald.
A tumbler of whisky was at once
brought, which Donald Immediately
drank.
"You rascalr said the laird. "Did
you not say it was for the bagpipes?
"Och, yess, yess," said Donald, 'but
she will be ferry peculiar pipes this.
She aye likes it blawed in."-Highland
Bagpipe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
A Little Too Late,

The minister of a Scotch parish had
great wish that an old couple should
become teetotalers, but they were in no.
wise eager to comply. After much
pressing, however, they consented to
try the experiment, but laying down as
a condition that they should be allowed
to keep a bottle of ''Auld Kirk" for
medicinal purposes.
About fortnight after John began to
feel his resolution weakening, but he
was determined not to be the first to
give way. In another week, however,
he collapsed entirely.
"Jenny, woman" he said, 'T've an
awfu' pain in my head. Ye MIGHT gle
me a wee drappie an see gin it'll dae
me ony guild"
'Weel, guidman," she replied, "ye're
owre late o. askin', for ever sim that
bottle cam into the hOose I've been
bothered sac wiz pains + my held tits a
dune, an there's nae drappie left. -
Spare Moments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
FARMERS ARE SEVERELY HURT,
Thousands OF Acres of Corn Will Be
Damaged.

Many farmers about Americus will
lose considerably by the recent heavy
rains. From Thursday noon until
Sunday morning more than twelve
inches Of rain fell in this section, the
downpour beng steady for three days
and nights. In Sumter county alone
Thousands of acres Of corn hal just
been planted, and this will be more or
less injured. On some farms the
fields were awash and much of the
crop must be replanted, Cotton lands
were also damaged by the food ofrain,
the loss in washed land and fertilizer
lost being very considerable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
An Informal Introduction.

When Mark Twain lived in Buffalo,
he made the acquaintance of some
neighbors under peculiar circum-
stances. Emerging from his house one
morning, he saw something which
made him run across the street and re-
mark to the people who were gathered
on the verandA:
"My name is Clemens. My wife and
1 have been intending to call on you
and make your acquaintance. We owe
you an apology for not doing it before
now. l beg your pardon for intruding
on you in this informal manner and at
this time Of day, but your house is on
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
FORTY HOUSES ARE
BADLY WRECKED,
By Cyclone Which Swept Over
Alabama
ONE KILLED AND SEVERAL HURT
Little Mining Town Near Birming-
ham is Completely Wiped Out
Mines Flooded and Cannot Be Oper-
ated Now.

Birmingham, Ala, March ia
cyclone struck the mining town Of Pi-
per, Blbb county, this morning,
wreckiI g forty houses and damaging
thirty five others. I'd Turner, color
ed, was killed and John Allen, wife
and three children were severely in
jured. The Storm also did great lam
age at Guerne Junction and Belle Ell
len. The mines in that section are
flooded and cannot be operated for
several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
MEETING HELD AT PITTsRURG.
Officials of Coal Carrying Roads In
Convention.

Pittsburg, March 15.-The annual
meeting of the officials of the coal
carrying roads of Ohio, Pennsylvania
and West Virginia to fix the rate for
lake trade for the next year is being
held today at the Hotel Schenley.
The meeting is attended by about
25 of the representative of the diff,
ferent roads, including the Columbus,
Hooking Valley and Toledo, Toledo
and Ohio Central, Columbus, Shawnee
and Hooking, Wheeling and Lake Erie,
Pittsburg and Lake Erie, Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern, Erie, Pennsyl-
vania company and the Baltimore and
Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
TAKE YOUR CHOICE,
Just take your choice.

Just take your choice.
An attack of Fever at
this time of year, with
Quinine as the treat
ment, means a week or
ten days lost from Busi-
ness.
1t means ten days of
unhappiness for you and
ten days of hard work
and anxiety for those
who love you.
This is putting it in its
very happiest aspect. 1t
might mean your death,
and it often means a
breakdown in general
health from which some
recuperate very slowly.
If you are a rich man.
your time is worth much
f0 vOl1r eStata IF Won
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
Cecil Rhodes Near Death.

Cape Town. March 15-Cecil Rhodes
at this hour is in a very critical con-
dition Mr. Rhodes passed very bad
night. His condition at times was
highly critical and attending physis
clans had frequent recourse to oxy-
gen. The patients continued loss Of
strength causes great anxiety. The
physicians are in constant cable com.
munication with the London heart spe.
cialist who attended Mr.. Rhodes last
wear
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
Medals For Sailors.

New York, March 15.-Medals for
all the sailors on the kaiser's yacht
Hohenzollern are to be presented to
Admiral Won Baudissin by the German
Kriegerbund of this city in commemo-
ration of the yachts visit The med
ais are to be of bronze. On the OBJ
verse side the statues of Germania
and Columbia are surrounded by the
inscription GLORY to God, Peace on
Earth, Good Will Toward Men"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
BASEBALL DIRECTORS MEET.
Southern League Will Arrange Seized
ule for the Season.

Chattanooga, March '15.-President
John B. Nicklin, of the Southern Base.
ball League, and the representatives
of the Chattanooga club left for At
lanta today to attend the meeting OF
the directors which will begin tonight
and continue tomorrow. At this meet.
ing the schedule for the season will be
adopted, as we'll as the rules for the
government of the league. President
Nicklin stated that the indications are
for most harmonious meeting. He
regards the Southern league, as
whole, much stronger this season than
last
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
PIERCE RAIFORD FOR RECEIVER.
Wants Again the Office He Fills So
Well.

In the list of announcements this
morning appears that of Mr.. j. P. Raj
ford for tax receiver. Mr., Raiford has
filled this office for a number of years
and will be cordially supported for re-
election thereto in the forthcoming
Democratic primary. He is pains
taking official, and his friends wall
again rally to his support as in the
past.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
TO BUY OLD HOME OF DAVIS.
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Sub.
scribing for the Purchase.

Sons Of Confederate Veterans Sub
scrbing for the Purchase.
Jackson, Miss, March 15-General
W. E. Daniel, commanding the Missfs-
sippi division of United Sons of Con.
federate Veterans, will shortly issue
general order to all camps in the state
urging that subscriptions be opened
Immediately for the fund to be raised
for the purchase of Beauvoir. the old
home of Jefferson Davis.
The Meridian camp has pledged ST..
600 of the $4,000 necessary to make
the purchase from Mrs. Davis, and 1t
is proposed to have the entire amount
subscribed and collected within the
present year if possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
"I was tro d b lie d

crown of my head to the soles of my feet
writes Mrs. Ella Quick, of Cass City, Tuscola
Co., Mich vCould not walk at times, nor wear
my shoes Thought there was no help fer me
at least the doctor said there was none. went
to see friends at chriStiu?s time and there
ical Discovery had done for them, and was
advised to try it at once. For fear that l might
neglect it my friends sent to the village and
take it. had been getting worse all the time
I took thirteen bottles of tie Golden Medical
Discovery and ten walls OF DR.. rierce's Pleasant
Pellets, and used the All Healing Salve which
made complete cure. It wGs slow, but Saf5e.
was taking the medicine about eight months.
wI would say TO n! yv,o read this Try Dr.
PierCss Golden Me4;2al Discovery before vast
ing time ana money"
DR.. Pierce Pleasant Pellets assist the
action OF the Discovery"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
WIND STORM HIT BUENA VISTA
Several Houses Were Damaged BY
The Wind.

Americus' little neighbor, Buena
Vista, was storm struck Sunday morn
ing, the force of the gale there reaching
cyclonic proportions, The tin roof of
several stores were carried away,
while residences were battered and
small outhouses and cabins in the
suburbs leyeled. The property loss
will be considerable, 1t is said, though
there was no loss of life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
MORE sHEKELs FOR TEACHERS
Sumte1's Pedagogues Get February
Salaries,

The county school teachers are now
being paid with amazing and delight
full promptness. Only month ago
they were settled with for January,
and now the dough for the February
feast is ready. County Scheol Com
missioner Moore received yesterday a
check for the sum of 81, 1872. 25, which
will be distributed among the school
teachers of Sumter next Saturday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18

Sumter Must Be Represented at State
Fair.

An earnest call is made for a meet
ing of the farmers of Sumter county at
the courthouse on Friday morning
March 28th. for the purpose of matur-
ing plans whereby our county may
make highly creditable exhibit at
the State Fair to be held in Valdosta in
the fall. Representative farmers are
already working to that end, and if all
will cooperate splendid exhibit, one
calculated to take first or second pre-
MUM, can be made there. The pur-
pose of this meeting is to arrange for
the planting of certain products for
the exhibit. Let our wide awake far
mers come together on Friday 28th
and prepare to advertise the county at
the fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
A CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION
To Office of Tax Collector of Sumter
County.

Mr.. James r. Dunn, Sumter's tax
collector for many years, again an
nounces for reelection, his card ap-
pearing elsewhere this morning. Mr..
Dunn is we'll known to the voters and
tax payers of Sumter, whom he has
served so long, and it goes without
saying that he will receive very strong
support in the democratic primary, to
which he submits his claims to the
office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
WILL INCREASE HIS BUSINESS.
Barnett, the Merchant Tailor. Secures
Better Stand.

Mr.. Eugene Barnett, the merchant
tailor, has leased the former Finninger
store, 405 Jackson street, and will oc-
cupy it shortly. In addition to his
special order business. Mr.. Barnett
will make suits here in the best style,
employing first class help.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18

NIStGCdI discovery
generally results
in a c III pl e t e
cure of eczema,
pimples, eruptions
and other forms
of disease which
have their cause
in an impure con-
dition of the blood.
v Golden Medical
Discovery" abso-
lutely purges the
blood of hunors
ana pO1SOnS, ana
50 cures the cuta-
ncous dis e asses
which bad blood
breeds and feeds.
There is no a1co-
llol III the Golden
Medical Discov-
cry" and it is ell
tirely free from
opium, cocaine,
and all other mar
Cotics.
TT or 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
His UaefuIneaa.

"Cholly doesn't seem to be of much
use in the world"
"Oh, I don't know; he makes a nice
cigarette holder" Philadelphia Bulle-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
women Dread

The dishguration caused by skin disease
even more than the tormenting irrita.
ton which is SO commonly associated
with it. The use of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
themin the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispollng coldl headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipat tiOn per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE KY. NEW YORK, N. z.
Forsale by all Druggists. Price 50c. per bottle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18
G mo EXPRESS
Vs1SSOs PREPAID,

The above are only a few brands OF the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
sold equally as low, from S1,25 gallon up
wards.
We make specially of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
feredA -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-18

Sincerity is the one great secret Of
success.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-07-03

IL the calf is 90 be a dairy COW, q
mixture 81 bran, or whole or ground
oats, should be given az soon ms Il
shows disposition ga take Il. Some
times II Is wen 20 put little In its
mouth 20 give II taste OF the meal,
Give only as mnch az II viii take, for ID
may get diki....=== y, IL n iefs over In
The box. A little early cut, coed ia.
v0red hay shnuid he given rs scnn IA
IT. will take II. But here again comes
In the Importance Of observation IA
20 the amount needed. A few spears
at first Il better than a bundle. Give
. calf no more than Il viii eat, and BY
30 doing y WIN he taught to be n good
and economical feeder. II n reis
more than Il wants It win acquire the
habit Of nosiBg over its iced and wasl.
ing more than Il eaia.--- Midland
Farmer