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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
MACHEN'S RAILROAD
STILL DISCUSSED
Magnate's Plans Continue to KeeE
People Guessing.
RAs DUCATs TO SETTLE BILLS
AmerIcus May Yet Witness the Build
ing of the Brunswick & Birming-
ham This Part Completed Is
Making Money Already.

The Brunswick & Birmingham Rail-
way, which may or may not be built
via Americas some day, is still the sub
ject of a good part of interesting dis
cussion of railway men, as we'll as
among the people who live along the
route of the proposed trunk line.
The line completed between Bruins
wick and Thalman, which connects
with the Seaboard Air Line at the lat
ter point, is said to be already doing a
paying business. La connection with
the Seaboard double daily through
passenger service between Brunswick
and Savannah is operated, white local
trains also connect with all through
trains on the Seaboard.
For this reason it was at one time
thought that the road was really a pro-
tege of the Seaboard Air Line, but this
idea seems to have lost ground despite
the fact that the relations between the
roads appear very close.
Recently rumors of a consolidation
of the Atlantic and Birmingham, the
old Waycross Air Line, with the
Brunswick and Birmingham have again
brought the latter into prominence, as
did the return OF President Machen to
Brunswick with money to pay all obi.
cations and the announcement that
the construction of the road is to be &C.
lively pushed.
No one seems to know who is putting
up the money, but the road is being
operated and employees and all credi
tors are receiving their pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
An Attack of Pneumonia Warded Off.

"Some time ago my daughter caught
a severe cold. She complained of pains
in her chest and had a bad cough
gave her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
according to directions aud in two days
she was we'll and able to go to school
have used this remedy in my family
for the past seven years and have never
known it to fail" says James Prender :
gast, merchant, Aunato Bay, Jamaica,
West India Islands. The pains in the
chest indicated an Apr oaching attack
of pneumonia. which in this instance
was undoubtedly warded off by Cha M
berlain's Cough RENE dy. It conf ter
acts any tendency of a cold toward
pneumonia. Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
HEAVY DAMAGES OF sEABOARD
Asked By Widow of Engineer Killed
Recently.

The fearful head-end collision in the
Seaboard Railway yards at Cordele on
November 18th, resulting in the killing
of Engineer Richard Jones, of Ameri-
Gus, and negro fireman, has caused
filing of a suit by Mrs. Jones against
the Seaboard in the sum of $25, 900. 1t
is alleged that switch was left open
by an employe of the company and the
yard engine and several cars were upon
the side track when the west-bound
freight train, with Richard Jones en-
gineer, was coming into the city, and
the switch being open threw him upon
the side track causing terrible coIli-
sion killing the engineer and fireman
and permanently injuring brakeman.
The petitioner claims that OF the time
of her husbands death he was in the
full discharge of his duties, and in no
wise was he responsible for his death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
REMARKABLE CURE OF GROUP
a Little Bows Life Saved.

have few words to say regarding
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. II saw
ed my little boys life and feel that /
cannot praise it enough. [ bought a
bottle of it from A. Z Steere of Good
win, S. D., and when got home with
it the poor baby could hardly breathe.
gave the medicine as directed every
ten minutes until he ''threw up" and
then thought sure he was going to
choke to death. We had to pull the
phlegm out of his mouth in great long
strings. I am positive that If I had not
got that bottle of cough medicine, my
boy would not be on earth today. JOEL
DEMoNT, InwoOd, Iowa. For sale by
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
The Secret of Long Life

Consists in keeping all the main or.
gans of the body in healthy, regular &C.
ton, and in quickly destroying deadly
disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify the
blood, and give splendid appetite
They work wonders in curing Kidney
Troubles, Female Complaints, Nervous
Diseases, Constipation, Dyspepsia, and
Malaria. Vigorous health and strength
always follow their use. Only soc, guar
anteed by E. j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
FLAMES CATCH A WOODHOUsE
Fire Discovered ard Extinguished
Without Loss.

The fortunate discovery of fire on the
premises of DR.. George HORNE at 2
O'Clock yesterday morning probably
prevented serious damage to that pro-
perty. Officer Barrow, on duty on
Lamar street, saw the blaze, and with
the assistance of one or two others put
1t out before the fire attained Roadway
and without calling out the department.
The fire originated in the woodhouse
from unknown cause. Several incipl-
ent fires have occurred recently, though
in most instances the cause was traced
to hot ashes dumped carelessly IN the
back yard,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
WILL SWING AT TEN O'CLOCK,
Henry Brooks Will Tread Gallows
Today.

Shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning
Henry Brooks, a we'll known Ameri-
Gus negro, will swing from gibbet in
Savannah for the murder of Policeman
Harry Fender some time ago. For
several days Brooks has refused to see
any one but his mother and spiritual
advisers. He continues to refuse to
confess the crime for which he was con-
Yicted and it is not believed there that
he will make a confession before he
marches to his doom, if indeed he ad-
mits his guilt at all. Brooks was
raised IN Americas, but year or two
ago drlfted to Savannah, got into
trouble and reaches the gallows today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
JUDGE EWING AT OPERA HOUSE.
Lecture This Evening Will Entertain
Audience.

Judge William G.. Ewing will de-
liver his great lecture upon Christian
Science at the opera house tonight.
Judge Ewing Is one of the most dis
tinguis he'd of the public men of today,
and he is lecturer of the first order of
ability. He comes to Americas as a
representative of the Christian Science
board of lectureship of the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston,
and the people of Americas are given a
rare opportunity to hear one one of the
best lectures of the season and to have
fair and clear exposition of the teach
ings of Christian Science. The lecture
is free to the public and all are invited
to attend. The audience will kindly
assemble by 8:15.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Two things in the treatment of nasal
catarrah are now fully understood.
First: the drying process is a delusion
that produces more mischief than bene-
fit. Second: science, common sense
and experience proclaim EIy's Cream
Balm to be instant relief, and final,
certain cure. It cleanses the diseased
membranes and never makes the patient
sneeze. Price so cents. Sold by drug
gists and by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
IN OLDEN TIMES.

PaopIe overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that it is generally KIN wn that Syrup of
Figs will permanently overcome habit
ual constipat. on, well-informed people
will not buy other laxatives, which act
for time. but finally ipjure the system.
Buy the genuine, made by the CaIifor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extreme
ly painful and if neglected often result
in blood poisoning, Children are es
pecially liable to such nishaps because
notsO careful. As remedy DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is unequaled.
Draws out the fire, stops the pain, soon
heals the wound. Beware of counter
feits. Sure cure for piles. "DeWitt's
Witch Hazel oalve cured my baby of
cessna after two physicians gave her
up" writes James Mock, N. Webster,
Ind. "Hhe sores were 30 bad she soil
ed two to five dresses day." W. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

MOney-Spending Made Easy


When people know and feel that they are spending
money with true economy, the spending is easy and
satisfactory Economy is the keynote of advertis-
ing The difference, just atgthis time, that it's
sounded louder than during the earlier Many
staple lines of winter goods moved You nat
uraIIy expect liberal reduction from regular prices
this season You'll get them here. Reductions
pronounced that therel be mistake the
Ony of spending your money here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Heads Should Never Ache.

Never endure this trouble. Use at
once the remedy that stopped for Mrs.
N. A Webster, of Winnie, Va, she
writes ''Dr. Kings New Life Pills
wholly cured me of sick headaches l
had suffered from for two years." Cure
Headache, Constipation, Billousness,
25c at E. J. Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Fine Clothing Slaughtered.

Prior to our inventory we will offer
our clothing stock at the greatest re-
auctions we have ever yet made;
$4,000 Suits for $13 70.
SIT. so Suits for $12 80.
$500 Suits TOR 1918.
$12 so Suits for $8.5
$1,000 Suits for $6,9
$3.50 Suits for 1896.
All overcoats cut in the same pro-
portion. All childrens clothing re-
duced proportionateIy. Come quick
while you can secure what you wish.
WHEATLEY e ANsLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
MAY ENTER THE MACON SHOPS.
Frank McGee May Succeed Stub as
Master Mechanic

A rumor is current to the effect that
Mr.. f. Fl. McGee, who quite recently
resigned the position of master me-
chanic of the Seaboard's shops IN
Americas, might accept similar posi-
ton in the -Central's shops at Macon.
Master Mechanic w. FL. Stub, of the
C9ntral's shops, left that place a few
days ago and report is current there
to the effect that Mr.. MCGEE will sue
coed him shortly. For long number
of years Mr.. MCGEE held the position
Of master mechanic in the Macon shops
and would be among old friends should
he accept the place again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
STOCK-T
CLEAR ANCE SALE!

AS is our custom this season of the year we be-
gin our annual CLEARANCE SALE on Mondav
morning next When we advertise clearance sale
the people know that we mean what we say. We
not advertising lot of fakes from the f;t &C T
year to the close. The greater part of the vaar wa
are obliged to sell goods for profit in order to NV,
our help and make living for ourselves An I'D
vertised reduction in this store means rad,c+io,,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

100 boz. Ladies', Misses
and Children's black rib
bed Hose-the famous
TOsy brand the hose re-
tail the world over for zoe
per pair. They will be on
sale Monday at IOc. Not
over five pair to one Cus-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
AGENT CHALONER IN .AMERICUs
New Official of the Seaboard Stops
Over Here

Mr.. L. E. Chaloner, who quite re-
Gently was appointed assistant general
freight agent of the Seaboard System,
came up from Savannah yesterday,
meeting number of our business men
and spending several hours here. This
was his first visit to Americus. MIR.
Chaloner was accompanied by Mr.. A.
Pope and Mr.. Edward Stallings, who
are also connected with the freight de.
ment Of the road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Cut this out and take it to all drug
gists and get free sample of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, the
best physic. They also cure disorders
of the stomach, billousness and head
ache.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

The prevention of consumption is en-
tirely question of commencing the
proper treatment in time. Nothing is
80 well adapted to ward off fatal lung
troubles as FoLEY'ss HONEY AND TAR
John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Corporal and all other punishments
should be done away with in the In
dianapolis schools since the pupils are
compelled to read the messages of Pre-
sidents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
TAKES A RURAL ROUTE HERE.
Return of Former Citizen to His
Old Home.

MIR. Eason Smith, who was born and
reared IN Americas, who knows every
body and is alike we'll known, has
again become resident of the city.
He thinks that, after all, there is no
place like ,Americus, and again casts
his fortunes here. He will probably
take one of the rural mail routes out
of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
WHERE THE LAUGH COMES IN
Excellent Play Is Presented Here
Saturday Night.

The play and company to be seen at
the opera house tomorrow night are of
the best. The farce "Where tt 6
Laugh Comes In" was built for laugh
ing purposes only and those who can
not split their faces with a jolly laugh
had best remain away. 1t is a hit
from start to finish, for in every situa-
ton and line is just "where the laugh
comes in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Silks.

Our entire stock 15e coored la1ea Silks now soc yd.
Our entire stock 85c and 81 Cooed Tafcta Silks now 6gc
Our 81 LOuisene Silks 69c yd.
36-nch Black Tafeta, leader %. now soc ward
Our black dollar grade corded skrting Silk y
Another piece black corded Silk 90c va.
85c Black Taetas G25c yd 81 Black Taeas now m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

w. G. Williamson, of Amherst. Va,
says: ''For more than year suffered
from lumbago. l finally tried Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm and it gave me en-
tire re lief, which all other remedies had
failed to do" Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Energetic men and women every
where. Light work. Good wages.
Lock Box 1876, Fort Gaines, Ga.
1-8 Ct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
NeedfuIs;AN Kinds Reduced.

During this sale will offer reductions
Towels, Napkins Doye Nasees and Crochet Spreads Sheets
Pillow Cases. Blankets Elder Down Comforts goods
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
White Goods Remnants.

We have through stock white goods and beautiful
assortment of short pieces all kinds slightly
ed but perfectly good They will great
Lots Of white goods specials will be included this sale
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Some peoples goodness is SO
sporadic that they appear to be trying
to get to heaven on the installment
plan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Carpet Department Specials.

We will offer all our 65c Ingram Carpets for 5Oc yd
Our 5c Ingram Carpets yd ngrans 2cyd
Our 60c Ingram Carpets for soc yd.
We Brussels Carpets
styles and fine to close at a bargain
We have entirely many Natings will make very
them during this sale
All Rugs, all Curtains all Window Shades reduced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Handsome home for rent on Taylor
street. See NJ. Galloway quick. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Several Lots Color assert
nents may be
vi somewhat bro
Dress Goods ken, bat your
color NAV be

here. If so. then you'v- got
a bargain. Better make early
investigation of the following:
One lot all wool Flannel and Tricot
Cloths, regular price 35c, this
week at. .... 25c
One lot 27-inch Fancy Striped Cloths
1or waists. -ae4444-eoiors, worth 25e,
TINS week at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l5C
One lot SO inch Venetian Cloth. a
splendid material for waists and
suits and worth CSC I'D; this week at 49c
One lot plaid and fancy Worsted
Dress Goods, worth 10 and zoe;
this week at lie
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

One of the advantages of poverty is
the afording of but one physician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
For Sale.

Fine jersey COW. Apply to Mrs.
B. W. Sm1thwick, 205 Barlow street.
LA d 1w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

100 Boys long pants suits
worth from 81 to $40.
Come and pick stock at
81. so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

I3 Wool Smyrna Rugs,
3Ox00; flOwersand animal
pattern, worth So, Mon
day at $I.25.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Ladies' TailOr-Made Suits.

We have sold great suits during the past days still
have of the choicest left We propose entirely
and will offer the remainder follows:
All $3.50 Suits &c. $3.50
All $40. 90 Suits All suits for 800
Don't think prices the suits
not all right They the latest best All Ladies' and Che
Jackets exactly half price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Sheets, Blankets
Comforts,
COunterpaneS
and worth much more
we ask for them now.

we ask for them now.
% dozen readymade sheets, nicely
hemmed, large size, regular price
65c, this week at....... ......... 49c
One lot 1914 and ia Blankets,
slightly soiled, worth 50 80 ana
B 90, while they last, per pair 81 so
O1e lot Comforts, extra large SIZE,
filed with pure white cotton, beau
fui coverings, worth 81, so and
rs, at. ......,............ 81. 10
O0e lot full size. Counterpanes slight
y soiled; regular price SIC; while
they last Observation-Disclosures. SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
Clothing.
We are going to offer extraordinary inducements here

Suits heretofore $3.50, now. .$4 %
Suits heretofore $40, now SO 95
Suits heretofore $12 so, now ..$8 90
All 65c and Toe boys knee pants soc
All 50 so boys suits, now....$1 80
All So 90 boys suits, now So 80
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
SundrieS.

All zoe fine Outing Cloths nov
123c I'd.
All 15c Outing Cloths now Toe yd
All 123c and Toe Outing Cloth.
now 74c I'd.
All sc Prints now SIC yd.
&c Ginghams now &c yd.
TIC Ginghams now sc yd.
Fruit of Loom Bleaching &c yd.
Lonsdale Bleaching nc yd.
Household yardwide Sea ISLAND
sc yd.
Standard Columbus Checks, 81
quality, now SIC yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

Get Choice Meats at Galloway Mar.
ket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

All Toe Percalcs now 75e yd.
73c Canton I'lanncls now 5cyd.
Toe Canton Flannels now BE yd.
123c Canton FIannels now Toe yd.
Toe Bed Tickings now 7lc yd.
125 Bed Tickings now Toe yd.
.129 Lonsdale Cambrics now Toe yd.
Toe Lonsdale Cambrics now &c yd.
Pepperell bleached ten-quarter
Sheetings now 195c, regular 25c.
Unbleached ten-quarter Sheetings,
the zoe grade, now 123c yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

II MOquette Rugs, these
are the finest rugs that
can be had, 3ox6o at ST. %
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

$50 MEMS Suits ranging
in price $3.50 to SI2.5O
Come Monday and pick
the stock for $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17

AmOskeag union made
OveralIs at 75C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-17
A FOUNDATION SCHOOL,
AMERICUS. GA.
ODRuC January 18th

English branches thoroughly taught,
commencing at the bottom and laying
good foundation. An education given
that will always be of service in every
day life, Those having teaching in
view trained for effective work In our
schools. P0pils admitted at
a1aserms, So a month. In
already engaged
Apply to
Evening star., 1902-03-01
PRUSSIAN INCOME TAX.
Ambassador White Reports on the Law
and It's Results

Ambassador White at Berlin has made a
report to the Department Of State in regard
10 the operation Of the income tax of Prus-
sia in which he says
The law under which the Prussfan in
come tax is levied went into effect June "a
1871 Roughly speaking, all incomes Of
more than 900 marks (s214.2O) a year are
taxed. Incomes from 800 marks up to TO-
ooo marks (s214.2O up to 81, 499) are divided
into twenty-six classes, the tax rising from
marks S1.43) annually for the lowest
class to 300 marks (s71 .40) for the last In
comes OF more than 1O,5OO marks (s2 499)
are taxed upon special and more rapidly
progressive scale. Under the application
OF the law, the number of persons liable to
taxation has continually risen, and. except
during the second and third years. the
amounts yielded by 1t to the state have
also steadily Increased. BY a law passed
July z 1900, this law was extended. to the
so-called Hohenzollern lands in south Ger
many, SO that it now affects the whole
Kingdom of Prussia, with the exception of
the Island of Heligoland. According to
the census Of 1890. the population of Prus-
sla was then in round numbers 29,900000;
according to the census of 1900. it had
risen TO "a. 400 ,OoO.an increase of over thir-
teen per cent. During the decade 1892
l9Ol, the income tax statistics show the
following increases:
In 1901 the total population liable to the
tax was 3649. 1SS; the total value of their
incomes liable to the tax was 1854, 49,, ,261
marks ($2, 107. .295 ,37S), and the total amount
OF the income tax was 1876, SS6S4 marks
H44,4Ie,50D. AS against the statistics for
1892, the number of those liable to the tax
showed an increase of 1860 per cent ian
increase Of 7.9S per cent as against 1900;
the amount of income, an increase Of 1888
per cent IAN increase Of 7.34 per cent as
against 19OOl;, and the amount of the in
come tax 49.7 per cent ian increase Of I'll
per cent as gainst 1890. In 1901 the num-
ber Of mon -nhysieal" persons-i.e.. corpora
tions, etc.--liable,to the income tax was
2.661. with iAcemes liable to the tax OF
47s. 124 .4S3 marks 1913. 793.62I}, paying an
amount Of 18,78l .584 marks G4 .465, ,25O.
The number off physical persons liable
was 3,646,52 with h,incomes liable to the tax
Of S.376. .057 ,77Ss marks 81 ,993, sol, 751, of
which 1856 100000 marks ($1,303. 751 500
came from towns and 2,519 95O.OOO marks
($oe9. 74S, 100. fron1s the country. 1t will be
noticed from1 the above that while the pop
ulatfon of Prussia has increased during the
last decade to the amount OF. roughly, IL
per cent. the number Of persons liable to
the income tax has increased over 40 per
cent. While the total Of their incomes has
risen In about the same proportion. the
average Of their incomes has diminished,
the diminution since 1900 being "a marks
00.7D. This shows clearly that the number
and amount OF the smaller incomes nave
increased in greater proportion than those
Of the larger ones. An example of this in
crease is the number Of persons having in
comes of more than 5000 marks ($714).
which since 1900 has risen per cent-from
Az, 800 to 435 100"