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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
BIG SHIP BUFFETED I
BY WIND AND WAVE
Stormy Voyage of Ocean Lin
er st. Louis.
SEAMAN SWEPT OVERHEARD.

For Days Ship Ran Under Reduces
Speed with Passengers Behind Storm
Doors, and Seas Continually Break
ing Over Her Decks.
New York, Dec. 1.-The American
steamer st. Louis arrived in port early
today from Southampton and Cher
bourg one day late after very stormy
passage. The st. Louis left the chan
mel with moderate breezes which later
became a gale with violent squalls
and a very high, dangerous sea. The
gales continued in violence until Fri
day when they fell. Among the pas
sengers was ]. Allison Brown, deputy
United State consul general
at Paris, and General l. Viljoen, for
merly of the South African republic
AS the st. Louis came into her dock
she showed the effect of the rough
weather. Her tunnels were salt-en-
crusted where the spray had dashed
against them, and one of the forward
starboard boats hung a wreck on the
davits Others on the same side
were marked by dents where the
heavy seas had struck them. Dur
ing the height of the storm on Wednes-
day afternoon one seaman, Charles
Johnson, a Norwegian, was washed
overheard and lost. During almost
all of the trip the captain was obliged
to remain on the bridge, and most OF
that tine the officers were dashed to
supports to keep the seas from carry
ing them overheard.
On the goth the St. Louis ran into
violent hailstorm and the hailstones
were so large that the officers had
hard work navigating the ship. For
days they ran the vessel under reduced
speed with the passengers behind
stormdoors, and the seas continually
breaking over the ship and sweeping
the decks.
On Wednesday, about 4 o'clock in
the morning, the storm was fierce, and
the sea, which was high, was break
ing over the bow with such force it
was feared that some of the forward
boats on the starboard side would be
carried away. Orders were given to
have the boats made more secure, and
detail of seven men were sent up
to fasten them. The seamen who un-
dertook the work crept along the side
of the deck to the forward boat. They
had been working but few minutes
to make it secure when heavy wave
came curling over the rail. There
was a shot of warning and all of the
men held fast except Johnson, who
was dashed overheard The ship
was stopped but so wild was the sea
that no aid could be given to the man
and the steamer resumed her Journey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
u, S S. LAWMAKERS
AGAIN IN SESSION
Second Session Fifty-Seventh
Congress Convenes.
PUBLIC GALLERIES ARE PACKED,
Hall of Representatives Presented Bril-.
liant Appearance With the Elaborate
Decorations Made for the Occasion,
Speaker Henderson Greeted.

Washington, Dec 1.-The second
session of the fifty-seventh congress
convened at noon today.
The hall of Representatives present
ed brilliant scene for the opening
Of the session. During the recess the
chamber had been decorated through.
out. The old color of scheme of gold
and carmine will be preserved but
the fresh colors served to tighten the
general effect. The famous paintings
of Bierstad, "The Discovery of the
Hudson" and "The Landing of the
Verbian Expedition at Monterey, Cal,
in 1921" which formerly hung il
panels on either side of the speakers
rostrum, have been removed to the
lobby in the rear and in their place
full length portrait of Washington an6
Lafayette.
PUBLIC galleries Packed.
Although the gavel was not to fail
until noon, the public galleries were
packed soon after they were thrown
open at 10 o'clock, and the sections re.
served for the families and friends
of members were also filed early. The
opening of congress is a society as
well as political event, and in the
galleries were many handsomely
gowned society women.
There was the usual flower display,
although it was, perhaps, not as elab.
crate as upon some similar occasions
in the past. 1t was noticeable that
the victorious party in the recent cam.
paign did not monopolize the entire
flower show. By II o'clock the air
was heavy with the odors of perfumes
and the hall buzzed with the steady
hum of conversation from the throngs
in the surrounding galleries.
Shortly after II o'clock the mem.
bers began arriving, the greetings eA.
changed seemingly being equally Coz.
dial whether they were between po-
dtical friends or enemies.
Took RaiIIery Good NaturedIy.
The Democrats who were returning
after their fifth successive defeat took
the raillery of the Republicans good
naturedly.
1t was generally remarked upon in
the galleries that the most elaborate
floral pieces were on the desks of Mr..
Connell, of Pennsylvania, and Mr..
Loud, of California, two Republicans
who were defeated for reelection.
At 11:45 o'clock the doorkeeper di.
rected his assistants to clear the floor
of all persons not entitled to remain
during the session. Meantime mem.
bers were entering the floor from the
Hobbies, and there was much confu.
sion. The leaders on both sides were
surrounded and greeted as they found
their way to their desks, but there
were no demonstrations.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illionis, whose elec.
tion as speaker of the next house is
already assured, was besieged by his
colleagues and could with difficulty
find a way to his desk. Mr.. Payne,
of New York, the floor leader of the
majority, Mr. Dalzell, of PennsyIye.
MA, and Mr. Richardson, the minority
leader. and other prominent nnannhara
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
Freioh+ Blockade Cleared.

Pittsburg, Dec. 1.-The Pennsylva.
MIA Offices were busy from Saturday
night until this morning in clearing
the yards Of freight, and today, for
the FIST time in many weeks, traffic
lines east and west were about nor.
mai. Baltimore and Ohio officials
stated today that their line was en-.
tirely cleared, and the road was now
in good shape to handle more freight
than it could get.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
SECRET AIRY
SUBMITS ESTIMAT TES
Appropriations Required For
Government Service.
YEAR ENDING JUNE 80, 1904
Total Appropriations Asked for Are
$50, 1912, Which ls $21,63s,5SH
Less than the Estimates for 1908.
RecapituIatlon of Estimates.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The secretary
OF the treasury today transmitted to
congress the estimates of the appro-
priations required for the government
service for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1904, as furnished by the heads OF
the several executive departments.
The total appropriations asked for are
$3.50 ,189,1 ,112, which is $21 ,638,567 less
than the estimates for 1908 and $780,
005, ia less than the appropriations
for that year.
Following is a recapitulation of the
estimates by departments, cents omit
ted:
Legislative, $11 sos, ,483.
Executive, $319,5 800
State department, $2,676,825.
Treasury department $107 ,313,526.
War department, $3.50, ,986,606
Navy department, $3.50, 1885, sos.
Interior department, $163,018 GIG
Postofiice department, $1O,363, 4S5.
Department of agriculture, $780,
150.
Department of justice, $a341,900.
Grand totals, $3.50 1875, ,112.
Following are the principal items I'm.
der the several departments which
show increases or descreaqSS compars
ed with the appropriations tor the year
1903:
Legislative, salaries and expenses,
increase $393,913; public printing, in-
crease $71s,0OO.
Executive, proper, salaries and ex-
penses, increase $4,000. Salaries and
expenses civil service commission, in
crease $4,000.
State department, foreign, 1000
increase.
Treasury department, public works,
increase $77, 100000; miscellaneous, tn
crease 100000.
District of Columbia, increase 2,700-
900.
Permanent annual appropriations,
decrease, $500 000
War department military establish
ment, decrease $14000,000.
FuDlc WDThS, uecFedSe 94,oo0,OVUs
Navy department, naval establish
ment, increase $6,000,000.
Interior department, public works,
decrease, $273,000; miscellaneous, in
crease $1,650,000 Permanent annual
appropriations, increase $470, 900.
Postoffice department salaries and
expenses, increase $4,000.
Department Of agriculture, salaries
and expenses, increase $462,000.
Department Of justice, miscellane-
Gus, increase s472 0n0
MORGAN PAYS SHAREHOLDERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

If the teacher could
wipe away the b1otches
from her skin as easily
as she does the caricature
with its pimply face, she
would be a h ppy
woman.
Pimples and eruptions
are more than a disfgure-
ment to a woman, they
make her sensitive and
unhappy. The way to
cleanse the skin is to
purify the blood. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
OFFICE OF J. R. LASSITER.
HENDSONVILLE, S.

HENDsONVILLE, 5. @, Sept 2, 1886
Mr.. A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah, Ga.
DEAR SIR:-Some years ago operated float
inc saw-mill on the Savannah River. My base of
operations was being constantly changed and my
hands were always exposed to the worst maarial
influences. employed over one hundred hands,
and the work was conducted as much in water as
out of it. For this reason, in August and Septem
Der there was great loss of time and business ON
account of sickness among the workers.
Ny attention was then called to Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic, and I determined to give the
medicine trial. I procured it. and those who
were sick we're put on this treatment and those who
we're feeling badly were at once given the Tonic
In short time every one ofthe one hundred hands
was well and reported for duty; and from that time
On used nothing else but Johnson's Tonic and
never had another case of fever.
Yours very truly,
J.,R. LASSITER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
The SiCkest Man is Not Always in Bed.

The neanest kind of sickness is just to be able
attend to duties and yet not feel equal to the task
r.. eternal grind keeps many in the traces who
ought to be in bed
A thorough course of JOtnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic would give new lease on life to such people,
times up the the whole digestive apparatus. Puts
the Liver in the best condition possible. Gives a
.oIpndid appetite. Renews strength and restores
vitality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
Two Pardons Granted.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 1.-The par.
doning board has recommended the
pardon of James and Jerry Tew, Pop.
ulist members of a mob who lynched
a Democrat named Chambliss, in
Washington county in 1892. Of the
eight or nine men convicted at the
time all were pardoned except the
Tews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

Discovery purifes the blood, and re-
moves the clogging accumulations and
poisons which corrupt it. When these
are removed, pinples, boils, eruptions,
sores, and other consequences of impure
blood are entirely cured.
oFor about one year and a half my face was
verv badly broken out,1 writes Miss Carrie
Adams. of II6 West Main St, Battlecreek, Mich.
III spent great deal of money with doctors and
for different kinds of medicine, but received no
benefit At last1 obtained bottle Of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. Before had taken
one bottle Of this medicine I noticed a change,
and after taking three bottles I was entirely
cured. - 7 can we'll recommend Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery to any one similarly
afflicted"
Accept no substitute for the oDiscOv-
ery.D There is nothing "iust as good {"
for impure blood and skin diseases.
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, 1908 pages, is given away. Send
2I one-cent stamps expense of mailing
only, for the book in paper covers, or 81
stamps for the volume bound in cloth.
Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
PAYS SHAREHOLDERS.
Transaction In Connection with Pur-
chase Of International Marine Co.

chase of international Marine Co.
London, Dec 1.-THE Morgan pay
ment in connection with the purchase
of the International Marine companX
are being carried out today without q
ripple Of excitement in the city. About
300 shareholders of the White Star
line presented themselves at Morgan'a
Office before noon and were all paid
by check. No gold was specially i'm.
ported to meet the payments, the
whole transaction having been arrang.
ed weeks ago. No statement is avail.
able regarding the proportion of the
shareholders accepting the bonds un-
derwriting syndicate in lieu Of cash.
No bonds have yet been delivered, be.
cause they will not be ready for sew
eral DAYS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
RUSSIA'S CONSERVATIVES.
Active Societies for the Prevention and Treatment of the Disease
 Have Sprung UDs

It is always interesting to know
 what our neighbors are doing, and in matters ot such great importance as fighting the common enemy of man. nd-tuberculosis-the actions of our transatlantic neighbors are of especial interest and may stimulate our own activity, says the Philadel-l phia Medical Journal. It appears that in Russia they are taking 3 very sensible view of the situation, and, instead of fighting the tubercle bacilli, they are fighting the disease with fair promise of accomplish ing more good in the end. There are no "anti-spitting, "anti-shaking,' 'anti-kissing," and other ''consump- tive" laws there, but the idea of sanatorium treatment of the tuber- cular has taken deep root and prom fses to bring forth fruit in the very near future. Already number Of active societies for tho prevention of tuberculosis, with the snnatorium as the central idea, have sprung up in various parts of the empire. These societies have been brought to life mainly by the efforts of physicians with the active cooperation of intelli- gent laymen. The "IkieH Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in the South," composed of lay and profes- sional members, proposes to fight tuberculosis by education of the masses, as well as by the establish ment of sanatoria. The projected sanatorium is to cost 150,0o0 to 2O0,oe0 rubles ($75,0OO to $10o,0o0), and al ready single bequest of 10000 ru- bles has been received. A similar so- ciety exists in Urieff, with Prof. Degio as its president. In. Warsaw, a sanatorium is being established by the "Hygienic society,"" and contri- buttons to the sum of 6o,o0o rubfes have already been received. In Odes- sa, under the leadership of a wom- an physician, society of intelli- gent men has been organized for the purpose of disseminating information concerning tuberculosis by means of popular F treatises, lectures, etc. Great activity in this direction is also shown by the Charkoff Medical so- ciety, and even in Siberia and other parts of the east. In Moscow, the establishment of sanatorium by the city is in progress, and single dona- tion of 100000 rubles has been made towards the project. Besides, in the nearby county of Bronitsl, sana- torium is to be established shortly by the funds contributed by Chra-~ .pou1off 1oo,eoo-15o,ooo rubles). A number of sanatoria are already in successful operation in Ialta, Fin land, St. Petersburg, and other places, and maG' others are being projected. We can only point to this activity as an example worthy of emulation. |
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
LOOK FOR THE BEAUTIFUL.
There Is Grace and Charm in Many Characters That Seem to Be
 Degraded.

There are superb personalities that go through life extracting sunshine from what to others seems but dark ness, seeing charms in apparent ugli- ness, discerning grace and exquisite proportions where the unloving see but forbidding angles and distortion, and glmpsing the image of divinity where less beautiful souls see but lost and degraded human being, says Success.
 Yet it is g. heritage possible to all who will take the trouble to begin early in life to cultivate the finer quail ities of the soul, the eye and the heart.
 It is said that the most disgusting object, if put under a. magnifying glass of sufficient power, would re- veal beauties undreamed of; so, even in the most unlovely environment, in the most cruel conditions, there is something of the beautiful and hope full, when viewed through the glass of a>trained and disciplined mind. ~ A beautiful character will make po- etry out of the prosiest life, bring sun shine into the darkest home, and de- velop beauty and grace amid the ug- Hest surroundings
 It is not circum stances, so much as as the attitudeand quality of the mind, that give happiness and contentment and divinity of service.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
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VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Manager Polls Christmas show at the Jacques. which is having its first presentation at the matinee this af- ternoon, is one of great merit not alone because Of the headliner, but because Of tine rest of the acts as well. The headlineF is Frank Keenan and his company in the comedietta, "The Two Rubies,' and 1t will be recognized as one of unusual merit and value MT Keenan played at Poli's theater twice last season as the star of 'tHon John Grigsby'' at the regular S1.50 scale, making splendid impression as one or the best character actors that wis S11c1 the city,. For some years he A0s the leading man for the Boston Museum Stock company and also q conspicuous figure In the Frohman forces. and Is generally regarded as one of the cleyerest and most finished acters on the American stage. In 'sThe Two Rubies,'' a comedietta which was written especially for him by Dean Edsall, he has splendid ye- hicle for his comedy powers, and 1t is as racy and amusing a comedietta as there is in the vaudeville market to- day. It should prove very popular headliner for Christmas week. As a
 second headline feature the bill in cludes Hayes and Healy, who. are great favorites here because or the engagements they played with the Rays in "A Hot Old Time" Their act is in the nature of a novelty be cause of the great disparity in their sizes. and is a most amusing one. And then to round out show of great
 strength there are such noted vaude- vile entertainers as Mir and Mrs Swi- card, Ozoy and Delmo Laura Bennett and Katie Fox, Diamond and Horn, and Leighton and Leighton. Prices
 are 10. 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents; ladies 10. !.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
WRAPS FOR AUTUMN.
Comfortable and Graceful cloaaSs That Are Capital for Couns
 try Wear.

There is delightfully."- graceful au- tunn wrap in plaid material, gray and fawn, with streak of yellow, to be made something like mans even ing cape without a collar, says the New York Evening Posts fashion authority. The cloak will hang from the shoulders in multitude of natural plaits, formed by the ingenious cut and not by the aid of stitching or folds in the cloth. This cloak was launched at the end of the Paris season at well-known dinner party given in the Bois. and it's success was 50 great surprise in the white cloth that 1t is no surprising matter that it Is to be repeated in darker colorings.
 Long, military-loolzing overcUats of checks, plaits and rough, hairy, Oxford mixtures are shown by the tailors among their autumn novelties. The
 more checked and plaided the more fashionable, as these coats are a pure- ly British institution intended for wear in Scotland at this season of the year. If they are worn at Westbury and at Lenox, they are just as comfortable, cozy and warm as if worn in the High lands, and they come in very handy for automobiling.
 A rather showy and distinctly big check consisting of an introduction of green, brown or blue on a rough ground splashed with white, or. on one of heather mixture, seems most popular of all. Big, smooth, round silver or gold military buttons are ad- o4S -Ao lr-i %oR A 4x@4 l,<a collar 1t may be anything, always pro- vided it Is in genre nilitaire, which is a sine qua non. Some of them are of the 'stand-up" persuasion, lined with veil vet of harmonious or contrasting shade, and others are rolled over in neglige fashion. One of the smartest things shown latelywas an all-envelop- ing rough black and white check coat fastened sharply acrosst one side and carrying out the idea of the double breasted Prussian military coat to per lection. There was, turnover collar, with, of course, no reyers; in.coats of this kind of revers seem to be just it- tie out of fashion, very possibly for the reason that when automobiling the one idea is to keep the enemy, dust" at bay, and one which fastens securely to the throat is far better cal- culated to achieve this object than one which opens out. Dark blue serge is. also employed for these coats; a touch of scarlet or red with silver or gilt buttons are happy additions, and just now plain white tweed coats are considered very smart indeed by the riding and driving women. The collar and the shoulder cape of the new gowns are their most conspcuous fea- ture. q ..--e.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
TurIxey ScaIlon.

Take the remains Of cold turkey and pick from it all the meat and dressing. Put the bones, skin, fat, etc., into Q saucepan, cover with cold water and stew slowly. Chop the meat, cover the bottom of buttered tin with fine crumbs, then a layer of the turkey and stufhng, then one of crumbs, and so on till the dish is full, reserying enough crumbs for crust. Strain the gravy from the bones, thicken it with little Drowned flour, wet with milk, and turn nearly all of it over the scallop. Wetthe crumbs you reserved with the gravy and spread evenly on the top; cover, put in the oven, bake half an hour, remove the cover and brown. Serve hot. This is nice for lunch or supper.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
UncoIonf.ai Danes,

Mrs. PinceyI don't see how you can manage to go to church three times on Sunday.
 Mrs. BlandI do it simply by do- ing no work of any kind on the Sabbath. I think it positively wicked for women to stay home and cook dinners for their husbands on Sun day.
 'I suppose, then, you have cold lunch at noon ?"
 "oh, dear, no. always take dim ner at MT. Bland's sisters. She's a splendid cook, and she always tries to do her best on Sundays. .'-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-22
BURMESE JUGGLERS.
Perform Tricks So Astonishing as to Inspire the Ignorant with
 Fear.

A Burmese juggler recently gave an exhibition of his powers on board & steamer proceeding from Moul- mein to Rangoon. The subject was a. native servant of an officer, and the experiment. took place on the deck of the ship, relates London paper. There was no collusion between the experimenter and the subject, for they were strangers each other, and were surrounded by the passen- gers and the crew. Indeed, so inn pressed with the juggler's powers were some of the Lascars that in alarm they took to the rigging by way of securing their safety. The subject was native of Madras, and the illustration given was presumed to be one of the manner. in which the dacoits of Burma render their vic 'tims insensible. Whether this be the lease or not, the practice of the jug
 gler was eminentlyf successful. He seized the neck of the patient with his thumbs, one on each side. Then he compressed the soft parts of the neck below the jaw. In a few mo- ments his subject became insensible and fell like log on the deck of the ship. There was much alarm naturally created, but the juggler was equal to the occasion. A handker- chief was Tapped across the face of the insensible man, and he quickly re- coverd, although for time he was in dazed condition. What the jug gler did was. to compress the big carotid arteries which /pass up one
 on each side of the neck and by thus limiting the supply of blood to the brain induce unconsciousness. This is an experiment which was certainly known to the ancient Greeks and it bears relationship to theory of sleep which for long found favor in the eyes of physiologists, who be- lieved that sleep was due to the withdrawal of blood from the brain