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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Rooster Tumbled Over.

The rooster tumbled over backward and
| recovering himself. fed with dropping
tail. When the club cat sought to make
the buzzard her prey, she received jab
in the eye from the needle pointed beak
of the newcnms- that made her keep a
| respectable distance thereafter An old
| setter was an observer of these passages.
| and decided to let the buzzard alone.
f, After while good relations were estab-
| lished between the buzzard and the rest
| of the clubs charges. He is now on the
best of terms with the cat, the game
| rooster. and all the chickens.
| Gradually the white feathers changed to
| glossy black. and the buzzard essayed to
| fly. He did not go far at first In the
course of time he grew holder and made
excursions into the surrounding country
He is known from the Aqucduct Bridge at
Georgetown to Cabin John Bridge. seven
miles up the river.
Returns to Clubhouse at Night.
The people who live along the river and
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal feed him
whenever he pays them visit. Once the
buzzard fluttered back to Sycamore Island
badly injured. and remained there until
he recovered. Somebody had shot or
struck him. The buzzard always returns
to the clubhouse at night. and usually
roosts in tree.
In the winter months the Sycamor,
Island clubhouse is open only on SUNDAYS
but the caretaker, who lives about mile
away, visits the island two or three times
a week. If the buzzard is there when he
starts for home the ebony bird accom-
panies him, flying in a circle over the
caretaker's head, fluttering along the
road, and sometimes going ahead and
perching on fence or a tree TO wait IN
til the man comes up When the nan
reaches home the buZzard hangs around
the house for awhile and then flies back
to the island. He makes his own living
during most of the winter. but gorges
himself with the things the club mem
bers throw to him during their Sunday
visits.
Wild Buzzards Timid.
Recently the buzzard has induced mem
bers of his tribe to accompany him to the
island. The wild buzzards show timidity
at the sight OF the club building and al
ways fly away II a man appears. appar-
emily to the establishment of their domes
ticated brother. who shows signs of dis
tress when he is thus deserted The tame
buzzard has several given names. One
Of them Is Misery" an acknowledgment
of his obvious love of company.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
New Apartment Houses.

rams have been prepared by Mr. George
). Cooper. architect, for two apartment
houses to be erected on Willard Street
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Streets northwest. by MIR. L. s. Fristoe
These structures will be joined in the
front but will be separated by an [, in
the rear. On one side is an alley. and on
the other space that will be reserved
Tor light and air The entrance hall will
be tiled and lined with marble. and the
staircascs will be enclosed in brick walls.
There will be two flats. containing five
rooms EACH on each floor of the two
buildings.
During the coming season one OF the
most attractive apartment houses in the
city will be erected upon the triangular
square near Iowa Circle, bounded by Yer
mont Avenue, Twelfth Street, and O
Street. by some capitalists in the eastern
section of the city. The lot has peculiar
advantages in situation and outline The
building, five stories high. will be built
of Roman brick, with towers at each of
the three corners. Every room will he
front room, facing one of the streets
and some of the suites will face all three
streets. The building will be named the
Marietta, after the wife of one of the
members OF the syndicate.
A three-story apartment house will
also be erected on the west side of Tween
tyfirst Street, between X and S Streets.
The building will extend through the
square and have a frontage on Florida
Avenue.
New Home for Stumph Bedding Company
The Stumph Bedding Company has pur-
cased large building site on the west
side of Connecticut Avenue. between L
and NJ Streets, upon which will be erect
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
TAME TURKEY BUZZARD
ON SYCAMORE ISLAND
Has Taken UP Headquarters
at the Clubhouse.
Ruffied the Dignity of a Game Rooster
and the Club Cat-Permits Him
self to Be Handled

The Sycamore Island Club. which has
land in the upper Potomac, from which it
takes its name. has a unique pet in a
year-old turkey buzzard. This big bird
is even tanner than any of the flock of
the same species which congregate in the
market place at Charleston. S. C. He
waddles in and out of the clubhouse and
permits himself to be handled The club
members would not part with him for
any price.
One day last spring two of the club
employees rowed over to the Maryland
shore to get drinking water. They heard
a peculiar croaking noise in some bushes,
and on investigation found a young buzz
zard. few weeks old. resting in stump.
The bird was covered with snow white
feathers. as soft and doWny as those Of
the ostrich.
Turned Loose at Clubhouse.
The men took the buzzard back TO the
island and turned him loose at the club
house He scuttled under the building, but
was coaxed ont by food. which was placed
in the open. Nc attempt was made to cap
ture the bird again He did not go away,
and in a few days became brave enough
TO walk around among the livestock kept
by the club.
1t was not long before the new arrival
established respect for himself with the
domesticated animals and fowls. His
presence was first resented by a game
rooster. The rooster approached the
strange bird cautiously, and then ruffied
his feathers, lowered his head and began
the antics of the fighting pit. When ne
came within a foot or two, the baby buzz
card shot out his neck and emitted a
sound that was a combination of hiss and
croak.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Story of the Accident.

Scholtz accompanied by his little son,
started out early yesterday morning from
his home. carrying with him his shotgun.
for the purpose of shooting chicken
hawks. The father had not walked a great
distance before he encountered a fence.
After assisting his son over, Scholtz at
tempted to drag his gun over after him.
when the hammer collided with one of the
fence rails and the fowling piece was dis
charged.
The heavy charge of buckshot struck the
unfortunate man in the left side. blowing
a hole more than nine inches long in the
flesh. The little boy ran at once to his
fathers assistance. and seeing he was UNI
conscious. ran back to his home and gave
tn alarm. No time was lost in procuring
a carriage and bringing Scholtz, who still
remained unconscious, to this city. The
vehicle was met at the District line by
the police ambulance and quick run
made for the Emergency Hospital
Death Was Inevitable.
Upon the arrival of the injured man the
surgeons made every effort to prolong his
life, but realized, upon examination of the
wound, that Scholtz could not live. Mrs.
Hattie Hatcher, the mother in-law of the
injured man, arrived at the hospital and
was informed of the fatal accident
SchOltz died shortly after o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
A PhNsiclan Healed.

DR.. George Ewing, practioing ply
stefan of Smiths Grove, KY, for over
thirty years, writes his personal expe-
rieuoe with Foley's Kidney Cure: For
years had been greatly bothered with
k .dney and and bladder trouble and en-
larged pIostrote gland. l used every
thing known to the profession without
relief, until commenced to use Foley's
Kidney Cure. After taking three bot
ties / was entirely relieved and cured.
prescribe it now daily in my practice
and heartily recommend its use to all
physicians for such troubles | ha We
prescribed it in hundreds Of cases with
perfect success" JLhn r.. Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD.
Boiled Down to Four Lines and bunch
ed Together.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE
Happenings in the City and Suburbs of
Local Interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee Is
Cooling.

Phone Hudson's drug store your
WANTS. We deliver promptly any
where IN the city. Phone number 81.
The result of the elect; IN next Thurs
day is now the all-obsorblng topic. II
one did but know, what a pile he could
win on it.
Thirty people went from Americas
on tue Centrars $3.50 excursion to
Savannah. The train was we'll crowd
ed when it left here.
Three white men convicted of selling
liquor were fined yesterday, one of
them $500, another 1878 while the third
got off at $125 only.
Sweet potatoes are coming into the
market here, but it requires two silver
cart wheels to haul away one bushel of
the little tubers now.
The only man in town who didn't
kick at the hot weather yesterday was
a dumb fellow who couldn't talk, bat
who swore in gestures
There will be some cotton money
circulating IN Americas today, and in
consequence there Will be something
doing in business way
The Central Railroad sent shifting
engine here yesterday to remain
through the cotton season; thus facili-
tating work in the yards
Despite the rather late season for
picnics, goodly crowds of young peo-
pie go out to Holly aud Myrtle Springs
these bright moonlight nights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
To NV Friends.

1t is with JOY tell you what KodOl
did for me. I was troubled with my
stomach for several months, Upon be-
ing advised TO use Kodol, did so, and
words cannot tell the good it has done
mo. A neighbor had dyspepsia so that
ne had tried most everything. told
him to use Kodol. Words of gratitude
have come to me from him because |
recommended it,-Geo. w. Fry, Violo,
Iowa. Health and strength OF mind
ana body, depend on the stomach, and
normal activity of the digestive or
gans. Kodol, the great reconstructive
ionic. cures all stomsch and bowel
troubles, indigestion, dyspepsia. Ko-
dol digests any good food you cat.
Take dose after meals. W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
THEY COME IN CARS
and GO THEIR WAY.
People who Came Here or Went Away
yesterday.
AMERICUs A MECCA FOR MANY.
Your Own Name or That of Friend
May Be Found Below In the Lengthy
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Came Here,

Miss Willie Wisenant, Of Texas, If
the guest of Miss Fannie StalIings, ar
riYjng yesterday,
Mrs. J. W. Howard is at home again
after visit of q month to relatives and
friends at LyoSs.
Judge John W, Haygood came down
from Montezuma yesterday morning
on legal business,
DIR. B. l.. Joiner came down from
Andersonville yesterday to look after
matters of business.
TIE Gurr, of Dawson, was among
others from that busy little city in
Americas Yesterday.
Mrs r. r. Perry has returned home
from White Springs, Fla, Mr.. Perry
remaining q while longer.
G. B. Miller registered from Bir-
mingham yesterday among the army
ais at bAt A4OAOA w AhNobAs
Miss Opal Hines, after a delightful
VISIT of two weeks to friends in Savan-
nab, came home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence White, after
visit of some length north and in
Augusta, are at home again.
Miss Addie Hancock, the guest of
Mrs. I. A. Graham for a month, re
turned to Atlanta yesterday.
MIR j. H, Dawson, formerly of
Americas but now of Athens, came
down yesterday on business.
Niebet Wright, of Macon, was
among others from the Central City in
Americas yesterday morning.
Hon. r. f. Orittenden, Of Randolph
county, is the guest of Col, and Mrs.
W. T. Lane at their home here.
Mrs T. E Gatewood and children,
who have been in north Georgia for a
month, will return home today.
Mr. and Mrs. Beard, of Madison,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N Smell
ling at their home, l06 Jackson.
Mrs. Emma ParramOre and Miss
Matte Parramore returned yesterday
from a lengthy stay at their plantation
home in Stewart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
1t is still worth while to be right, no
matter who is wrong.

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be Incurabls.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and preserib-
ed local remedies, and ny constantly
falling to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional di-
sease, and therefore requires constitu-
tiOnal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. j. Cheney g. Co,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitution
Il cure on the market. 1t Is taken in
ternally in doses from ten drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
rem. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75o.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
THRONGs OF ANXIOUS VOTERS.
Crowd the Office of Tax Collector and
Registrars

The sitting of the list of white and
colored voters Ly the board of regis
trars continues aud not a few names
may be eliminated therefrom ere the
end is reached. Yesterday the tax
collectors Office was crowded with vo-
tiers who had received notice from the
registrars that they owed back taxes
and, therefore, wouldIhave their names
stricken unless it couId be shown that
there was an error somewhere. Not
few, no doubt, showed clearance pa
pers' in the way of old tax receipts and
thus reinstated themselves, while 9TH
ers hustled for the coin and squared
accounts. 1t is not known yet to what
extent the voters lists will be reduced
by this revision.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
D0dS0n' S
phoru7ocu.
Meet Ne at Dodson's.

When You want something
strictly up-to-date and yet
unique, and when you want
stationary of the highest
grade at prices others are
asking for the ordinary kinds,
visit our stationary depart
ment, 1t is complete every
novelty or staple is here.
Box Paper, "A sheets of paper
and "a envelopes sc to soc.
Tablets..................5c to 25c.
Waterman Fountain Pen $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Reliergln SlxsHours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness in relieving paiA
in bladder, kidneys and back, IN male
or female, Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this Is the reme-
dy, Sold by E. J..Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
CHAS. F. GRAHAM, Prop.
a DEFENSE OF DEAD CITIZENS.
A Vigorous Protest Against Crave
yard Circular.

Times Recorder Your scathlnS re-
buke to certain overzealous prohib'
itionists is we'll deserved. How any
one human, say nothing OF pretended
christians, say pretended, for no
christian would stoop SO low or resort
to such infamous methodist to get votes.
Have they no charity, no human
feelings for the unfortunate dead
whose tongues are still in death, and
if all statements were trae (Which they
are not they might be Ohristlfke,
show gentleness and charity to dear
old mothers which, no doubt, the above
has caused the tears to dampen her
withsred cheek when she sees how her
unfortunate boy has been branded and
advertised in the grave.
Have they no kind feeling for the
wife and little orphans, who have no
strong arm to lean upon for support?
Shame on any party that would
stoop so low. Such methods will new
or succeed. They will not gain any
votes by such contemplate ways, 1t
weakens the party. What son will
vote for prohibition when he sees his
father attacked in the grave, or what
father would support prohibition
while his son is being advertised as a
drunkard and filing drunkard 8
grave?
Have the whiskey men resorted to
such low means to get votes, according
to the standard the prohibitionists
measure them by, they ought to be
the ones to do such low, unfeeling
things.
Has the whiskey men ever allowed
their wives and daughters to take the
streets on election days and haul and
pull at negro men, pin badges on
them, treat them to coffee to get them
TO vote?
No, have never heard Of it. Can
the same be said of prohibitionistsi
No. The very idea of placing then
women in such an attitude. Just the
thought of it is disgustin.
LIDO hope IN the coming election
that the prohibitionists will not allow
the ladies to come in contact with the
negro voter. Have more respect
for them. Prohibition has been a flat
failure in Sumter county. 1t is true
the front doors have been CLOSED most
Of the time, but the back doors are al
ways open and the officers know 1t,
Now why, don't syou rabid prohibi
tionists see that the law is enforced
and quit troubling men to come be-
fore the courts who do not drink nor
patronize blind tigers.
| No, you cannot keep the old topper
from drinking. Just let him go bis
way, for he is going to have whiskey
regardless of law or anything else.
ElPtohibition must start at home, COM
mencing at the cradle, andifyou spena
as much time and energy in that al
rection as you do to keep the Ola
drin ker from getting his teddy IN ~
wears you would have prohibition, ana
il will be on a rock foundation ana
there would be III need of this dirty
work as you now think.
/ have always voted for prohibitiyn'
and have no graveyard relatives that
need my protection.
But I do feel that it is my duty to
protest against my party resorting to
ttuoh methods. Let's deal with our
opponents with kindness and charity,
and do nothing more to degrade the
prohibition cause. W. ~ hEAS'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
His sight Threatened.

While picnicking last month my H.
year-old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant, says w. II. Dlbble, of
sioux City, Ia. "He rubbed the poison
oil his hands into his eyes and for a
while We were afraid he would lose his
sight: Finally a neighbor recommended
De Wits Witch Hazel Sslve. The
1rst application helped him aud in fow
Gays he was as well as ever. For skin
diseases, cuts, burns. scaids, wounds,
insect bites, De Wits Witch Hszsl
oalVe is sure cure. Relieves piles At
once. Beware of cOunterfeits. W. A
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Cures Eczema, Itching Humors.

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. Itgives healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals
all the sores. eruptions. scabs, scales;
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swelIngs, suppurating, watery
sores, etc, Druggists, 81. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
All Were Saved

"For years l suffered with untold
misery from Bronchitis" writes J, Il.
j Johnston, of Broughton, Ga, "that of
ten was unable to work. Then, when
everything else failed, was wholly
cured by DR.. XII 's New Discovery for
Consumption. My wife suffered in
tensely from Asthma till it cured her
and all our experience gees to show it
is the best Group medicine in the
world" A trial will convince you it'e
unrivaled for Throat and Lung diseases,
Guaranteed bottles SOC and $100.
Trial bottles free at the Eldridge Drag
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"MYsTIC CURE for RHEUMA-
TISM and Neuralgia radically cures
in to 3 days. Its action upon the
system Is remarkable and mysterious
It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 20 cents,
Sold by Z, J. Eldrldge druggist
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
BROUGHT IN VALUABLE CARGO.
Wagon Load Of Melons Hauled BY
Four Mules

The average melon wagon that finds
its way to Americus is usually drawn
by a little steer or one mule, while q
two horse load is an exception. Yes
terday, however, variety was given the
situation by the appearance OF a big
farm wagon drawn by four splendid
mules worth 5000 or $780, The wagon
contained several hundred fine melons
and the load Melted the owner, Mr.. X.
M, Mcdonald, almost as much as
would load of cotton,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Special Bargains.

have for sale, terms half cash. well i'm
proved farm, situated three miles from Am
circus, containing I'VE hundred acres four
hundred acres open land in cultivation, /
have central and suburban residence ptop-
erty that must be sold. 1 have also brick
storehouses as well as vacant lots, All very
reasonable as to price and terms.
JB FIELDER, Real Estate Dealer,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
con.umntion Threatened.

al was troubled with hacking
cough for year and l thought had
consumption, says G. Unger, I'll Ma
pIe street. Champaign, Ill II tried
treat many remedies and l was under
Ibe care of physicians for several
months. I used one bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t cured me, and l
Nave not been troubled SINCE john
r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Skaters All Records.

Twice in hospital, F. A, Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala. paid vast sum to doc
tors TO cure severe case of piles,
"a tumors. When all failed
Bucklen's Arnica Salve soon cured him
Subdues Inflammation, conquers Aches
kills Pains. Best salve in the world.
25c at the Eldridge Drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
a MILLION BALES IN GEORGIA
Estimate Of the Crop at Present Is
That Figure.

Georgia is going to harvest a good
Gotten crop this fall, and the farming
region about Americas will stand with
the best in the number of bales pro-
duced From statistics that are being
compiled in the department Of agricul-
ture 1T is thought Georgia will pro-
duce as many as 200, 900 bales of cot
ton this year despite The drought
which has affected some sections.
Commissioner Stevens will announce
his estimate Of the Georgia crop one
day next week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Wlolet OoI2et TmmOnla

Dodson's Violet Toilet Am
monia you find a delicate and
lasting odor that has won tor
1t an enviable reputation.
Specially prepared with a deli
cate natural flower odor of
pleasing delicacy. Price, 25c
per bottle with sprinkle top
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
For Rent.

Store house in Barlow block now
occupied by Galloway Grocery Co.
Possession given Sept 1st. Apply
Eldridge Drug Store.
80 If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
A Necessarv Precaution.

Don't neglect a cold. lis worse than
unpleasant. 1t is dangerous. BY using
One Minute Cough Cure you can cure
ii at once. Allays Inflammation, clears
the head, soothes and strengthens the
mucous membrane. Cures coughs,
Group, throat and lung troubles. Alb
solutely safe. Acts Immediately.
Children like it. w. A. RembeIt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16

Quick Relief for Asthma sufferers u
Foley's Honey and Tar affords immedl-
ate relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and if taken in time Will
effect a cure, John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
II Naeds a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs tonic. Don't give purgatives
that grippe ana weaken. DeWitts Lit
tie Early Risers expel all poison from
the system and act as tonic to the liver,
w, Scott, 53l Highland ave-, Milton,
Pa. says 81 have carried DeWitts
Little Early Risers with me for several
years and would not be without them, :"
Small and easy to take. Purely vege-
table. I hey never grippe or distress
w. A. Remb bert.
The foolish bark at truth because it
ia stranger to them,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-16
Wanted.

Men 10 learn barber trade Only eight
weeks required. Steady practice, expert in
structlons, tools presented, wages Saturdays,
diplomas granted, board included, Positions
guaranteed. Write nearest Branch Moler
Barber Colleges, ST. Louis, Mo, or New Or
leans, La.