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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
RESIGNED AS GENERAL AGENT.
After Long Service With Ocean
Steamship Company.

steamship company.
Mr.. E. L. Charlton, general freight
agent of the Ocean Steamship Co.,
with headquarters in New York and
well known IN Amerlcus, where he has
frequently visited, has resigned that
position, and e. r. Richardson has
been named IN his stead. The resigna-
ton and appointment are made effec-
tive August LIST. Mr.. Richardson, who
succeeds Mr.. Charlton, is quite a
young man for so responsible position.
He is, however, one of the best inform
ed freight and traffic men the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
CITY SCHOOLS NOT AFFECTED
BY Uniform Text Book Bill Unless So
Desired.


There has been considerable inquiry
as to the shope of the uniform text
book bill as 1t passed the house. No
local system or city having eight
months school or more each year
comes under the operations of this bill,
unless the boards of education of such
schools may elect to adopt the books
chosen by the state school book COM
mission Two amendments which
sought to make the law apply to all
schools in the state were voted down
by the house. The law will become
operative next year if it is passed by
the senate and signed by the governor.
The proposed law is heartily approved
by State School Commissioner Mer-
rift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
Will PBe Continued.
Great Sale of Ladies' Vests.

20 Dozen Nomen's thin White
Jersey Ribbed Vests, ribbon trim
med low, low neck, regular price
15c, for six days 3 for 25c.
10 Dozen Women's thin White
Jersey Ribbed Vests, worth zoe,
for six days only at 123c.
10 Dozen Women's thin White
Jersey Ribbed Vests, worth 35c;
for six days only 19c,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
For Rent.

Desirable residence on College
street. All conveniences. Hot and
cold water, gas and sewerage. Near
S. A. L. depot and public schools.
Apply to THOS. HAROLD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
A LITTLE ONE DIES AT PLAINS
Young Son of MIR. and Mrs L. p.
Clarke is Dead.

Clarke is Dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. p. Clarke, residing
near Plains, have the sympathy of
many friends in the death of their
little son, William, aged six years,
which occurred yesterday. The little
fellow was seized with a congestive
chill and died ere a physician could
reach his bedside. His death is a
source of deep sorrow to all who knew
and loved the bright, winsome boy.
Mrs. w. M. Tullis and Miss Elite
Tullis, of this city, relatives of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarke, went out yesterday to at
tend the funeral.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
Clearance Sale of 2Uash .GooQs.

Clearance Safe of WasA Soods.
At &c, regular price zoe.
Fine Batiste' You have never
IN your shopping experience
come across such an unusual
value. At 20c a yard this
Batiste was a big moneys
worth. Great variety of pat
terrs and In the correct
shades.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
Clearance Sale of Ribbons.

At II 1-2c yd. regular 25c,
all Silk Tafeta Ribbons In
white and all the leading
colors 3 IL to 4 1-2 inches
wide.
At zoe regular 35c, Liberty
Satin Ribbons, black, white
and all the leading colors,
3 IL and four inches wide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
For Rent.

FIVE room home on Brannon avenue,
now occupied by Mr.. Jobson. Pot
session given on the 90 h. Apply to
JOE Brown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
Great Sale of Silks.

24-inch Fancy Figured China
and Satin Foula1d Silks, regular
price 81, for six days only at soc.
19-inch fine quality Wash Silks,
regular price Coo, for six days only
at 25c.
22-inch Taffetine Silk, in all
colors, regular price soc, for six
days only at 25c.
36-inch black Taffeta Silk, regu-
lar price 81, for six days only at zoe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
Clearance Sale OfBea Spreads.

Clearance Sale ofBea Spreads.
At Csc, regular 81, II 4
White Bed Spreads, Mar
settles patterns, hemmed, Feady
for use.
At 98c, regular price ST. SO,
Ia White Bed Spreads,
Marseilles patterns, henmed
and ready for use.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
RAIN AFFORDED GREAT RELIEF,

Showers General All Over This Sec
ton Tuesday.
Relief from the blazing heat of the
past ten days was afforded yesterday
by rains general over this section. To
the north, east and west of Americus
the clouds hung heavy and good sea
sons will result. There was delight
ful breeze last night, the first one in a
long while.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05

Clark's Foot Comfort cures burning
aching feet. 10c box.
REMBERT's DRUG STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05

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Rome and appointed by thePope as his of1cial
biographer. Approved and recognized by
Cardinal Gibbons and all Church authorize,
as the only official biography. of the Popse
over 800 pages, magnif1cently illustrated.
Unparalleled opportunity for agents. Best
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05

Miss Sebie Wootens school will
open Monday, August 3rd, 1908. 2 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-05
I Dress Goods.

avy blue Wolfe, regular
for six days only at soc.
hch navy blue Mistrel Cloth,
ar price 81, for six days only
36-inch black Wolfe, regular price
6Oc, for six days only at SOC.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

leaves undone. But we injure ourselves
and the nation If we fall To treat with
proper respect the man. whether ne ia
politically opposed 90 ms or not. who.
IN the highest Office IN our land Ia
striving 10 do his duty according 10 the
strength that is In him."
1--WE have had presidents who havo
acted very weakly or unwIsely IN mar.
ucular crises. We have had presidents
the sum of whose work has not been
to the advantage Of the republic. But
we have never had one concerning
whose personal dignity there was SO
much as a shadow of a suspicion. or
who has not been animated by an ear
nest desire TO do the best possible work
that he could for the people at large.
"Of course infrmity Of purpose or
wrong medicines may mar this integ-
rity and sincerity of intention. but the
integrity and the good intentions have
always existed. We have never hitherto
had In the presidential chair any man
who did not sincerely desire to bene-
nc the people and whose own personal
ambitions were not entirely honorable.
although as much cannot be said for
certain aspirants for the place. such
as Aaron Burr.
Corruption, in the gross sense In
which the word is used in ordinary
conversation, has been absolutely I'M
known among our presidents, and has
been exceedingly rare in our presidents
cabinets. Ineficiency, whether due to
lack of will power, sheer deficiency In
wisdom or improper yielding either
to the pressure of politicians or to
the other kinds of pressure, which must
often be found even in a free democ-
racy, has been far less uncommon. OF
deliberate moral obliquity there has
been but very little indeed.
During the presidents actual in
cumbency of his Office the tendency is
perhaps to exaggerate not only his vir-
tues but his faults. When he goes out
he is simply one of the ordinary citi-
zens, and perhaps for a time the i'm
portance Of the role he has played Is
not recognized. True perspective is
rarely gained until years have gone by.
Altogether there are few harder
tasks than that of filling we'll and ably
the Office of president of the United
States. The labor is immense, the
ceaseless worry and harassing anxiety
are beyond description"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

In Harpers Mr.. Alden refutes the
idea that American literature is on the
decline, and that there is no demand
for good books. The fact that so many
books and periodicals are published
which have no relation to anything
which may be properly called litera-
ture must not be taken as an indica-
ton that all publishing enterprises
have that detachment, and are of a
wholly commercial character" The
author Of a novel that is real literature,
declares Mr.. Alden, gets his share OF
popularity. Continues Mr.. Alden:
I'VE have no such constellation Of
great novel-writers as forty years ago
frightened the English literary heav-
ems. The interval has been made radi-
ant by solitary stars, now and then of
great magnitude. We may not soon
see another group as thronged the field
dazzling the view of the last genera
ton; but the skies are nebulously rich
for fresh indications to satisfy the
eagerly expectant eyes of the English
speaking people. The demand will
surely be met. We are not confessing
to the inferiority of our own present
literature as compared with the past
Excluding from the retrospect a single
period, as brief as it was brilliantly
On the contrary in America, literary
taste and literary activity are far adj
vanced since the days of Irving and
Cooper. The quality of our literature
is better than in those days; appre.
citation is quicker and more abundant
iudicious criticism more exacting."
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

During his short stay in Paris re-
Gently French papers made much of
the story that Lord Kitchener had
fought in the ranks of the French
army during the Prussian war. The
story is a pretty one. His parents
lived at that time in Oman, and he is
supposed to have been so reused by
the sad fate of France that he went
into the army and fought with Chanzy
on the Loire, contracting an attack of
pneumonia that nearly carried him
off. There seems to be no foundation
for the story beyond the fact that his
parents did live in Oman at that time.
In 1870 he got his commission in the
engineers. Kitchener has doubtless
been confused with an English cadet
at Woolwich named Coffey, who did
go into the French service and won
promotion by hard fighting.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08
Real Sea sernents CAUGHT.

Two sea serpents, a male and fe-
male. one 48 feet long and the other
80 feet, were killed recently by fisher
men off the Japanese coast, according
to information brought to this coun-
try by the steamship Empress Of In
dia. The bodies were sent to Osaka,
where they we're placed on exhibition.
In the carcass of one of the serpents
were found the remains of a human be-
ing The fishermen had a long, des-
perate fight with the serpents, and
several nearly lost their lives, but fin
ally dragged them to the shore in their
nets, in which they had become en-
tangled. They beloved with rage and
finally were killed by many rife shots.
The Snowman who bought the car
cases proposes to take them to Toxic
for the inspection of the emperor who
has expressed a desire to see them.
On the heads Of each serpent were
forty-four fangs, the longest of which
was seven inches They also had ears
about two feet long and horn on the
forehead
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08
story of a Brass Tack,

Cecil Hull, 15-year-old boy of Den
yer, was seized by a violent fit of
coughing the other day, which lasted
for three-quarters of an hour at the
end Of which time he coughed up a
brass carpet tack a half-inch long,
which he had swallowed when a child
of four. Efforts were made at the
time to remove it, but without sue
cess. For II years he has had bron-
chial trouble, which lately had become
so severe that fears were had for his
life. Since the tack was removed he
has been steadily regaining his health.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

For thirty years I've studied
Productions grave and gay,
opera, tragedy, drama,
Comedy farce and plays
Fhrquet, lobby and foyer.
balcony box and aisle.
ana over the tout ensemble
hind Providence seems Go smllo.
For when ala the leading lady
Forget her entrance cue,
II the hero lay bound by the villain,
Whore the night express comes through
In thirty years experience
have never seen the day
When the hero instead OF the villain
Was killed at the end OF the play.
When the tenor loves the soprano
Does she sigh for the barytone2
Not she, for the dark contratO
Has caught him for her own.
And when did tho heroine fall Ia love
With the comedy, high or low,
Or the whole estate by the long lost will
To the wicked lawyer go2
Does the husband forgive his erring wife
Before 10A52
Does the villain, instead Of the good old man,
Turn up ut the last alive2
SO, taking 1t all together,
Author and plot and theme,
Opera, farce and drama,
Kind Providence reigns supreme.
Portland Oregonian.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08
How PROVIDENCE WATCHES The pLAy.

before tho house ID seated.
botoro tbe iootlghts blaze,
Pc the curtain rises.
WN ioro the music plays,
hituero la o and z.
How ! and section p.
Tor some sedute reflections
want 10 spiel 10 you.
ln youth ! always argued
That every circumstance
and even human destiny
Was but the work Of chance.
but years have taught mo betlor,
And now In ripper age.
4 see the hand oi Providence
= supreme upon the stage.
aor thirty years I've pondered
On curtains, flies and wings
Drops and sets aud properties,
Prompters and calls and rings,
AaDle and chairs and sofa,
Trap and throne and tree
Business and fall and enter
And exit L. u. r.
For thirty years I've watched EN-,
~ n noble and deadly deed
ola man, 8oubrette and walking gent,
laracter, heavy and lead
Ar8nns and laughs and muses..
Crosses and frowns and aside,
Old Dusian's stamp and King Richards III
And Hamlots fearsome stride
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

A man with an unusually large
mouth has the habit OF opening it on
some occasions very wide
His dentist the other day admins
tered a mild Tebuke.
Not so wide, please; prefer to
stand outside and work Life.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08
Heartless Fellow.

Wife-Be sure to advertise scz Fido
in the morning newspapers.
Next day the wife read as follows in
the newspapers: Lost, a NANCY Lam
dog, with one eye and no tail. Too fat
to walk. Answers to the . me of FL
do. If returned stuffed s. reward. :"
-Tit-Bits.'
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

Emerald and beryl are precisely the
same substance, except for coIoring
matter, Amethyst and rock crystal
are likewise identical.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-08

,,
and that in certain crises this burden
may become so great as to bear down
any but the strongest and bravest man.
1T is easy enough to give a bad ad-
ministration, but to give a good admin
istration demands the most anxious
thought, the most wearing endeavor,
no less than very unusual powers of
mind. The chances for error are lin
itless, and in minor matters, where
from the nature of the case it is alb
solutely inevitable that the president
should rely upon the judgment of 9TH
ers, it is certain that under the best
presidents some errors will be com
mitted.
The severest critics of a presidents
policy are apt to be, not those who
know most about what is to be done
and the limitations under which it
must be done, but those who know
least In the aggregate quite as much
wrong is committed by improper de-
nunciation of public servants who do
well as by failure to attack those who
do i'll.
There is every reason why the
president, whoever he may be md to
whatever party he may belong, should
be held to a sharp accountability alike
for what he does and for what he
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
Off for Texas.

our genial fellow townSmun Colonel
:. Il. Foard has gone tu Texas. We
have often heard him dcclam so clo-
qurntly upon the beautiful climate of
that Empire State of the Southwest,
that it is difficult to believe that the re
cent blizzard started in that land of
ii"w"rS and roses. Vet the weather
bureau informs us. that it did start there
with II brccZ" blowing at the rate of
sixty miles an hour and freezing every
thing in its path northwardS. We have
always had the most implicit confidence
in every thing the Col. told us, even in
tn" prospective richness of those prom
ism" Texas oil wells that he is exploiting
But when the Col. left Elkton he wore
heavy ulster that rendered his grace
ful figure almost Invisible to the naked
eye. Had he worn II linen duster in
stead of woolcn ulster his act would
HAY" been more consistent With his glow
ing descriptions of the rich vcrdurc, and
baImy zrphe>S of that tropical State Of
Texas. But with the thermometer at
zero. and the picture of the Coloners
ulster, we confess our confidence in the
weather breeding quality Of his beloved
State has been rudcly shaken. Possibly
the tUlonrl's ulster has shared the same
fate. If So we can only hope that he
has safely survived the frosty breath Of
the TEXAS storm that has brought so
much discomfort in its train.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
DEATHS.
JOSEPH B. FRYER.

Joseph Il. Fryer, Il highly esteemed
citizen of the Sixth district. died at his
home. near HarriSville. on Sunday morn
ing last. after several weeks illness, from
paralysis, aged Scvcnty-two years In
early life Mr.. Fryer learned the black
Smithing trade in llarrisvillc. with the
late Samuel Tosh. whose sister he mar
ri"d. Later h" carried on the business
in Marrisvllc. Mr.. ToSh having bought
Il farm and moved away from the vii
lagc. Subsequently, Mr.. Fryer purchas-
ed the farm on which he resided at the
time of his death. and engaged actively
and successfully in agricultural pursuits.
He leaves II widow and two SonS-Wil-
liam r., :; we'll known merchant OF Col
ora. and EX-County Treasurer: Samuel
ID. Fryer who resides on the home place.
and Mrs Maggie Wiley. wife Of Andrew
Wiley, of West Nottingham The de-
ceased was Il prominent and consistent
member of West Nottingham PrcSbytcr-
ian Church. In politics, he was an ar
dent Democrat. and at ON" time filled tn"
Office of Tax Collector. The funeral was
held from his late residence on WcdneS-
day. and WAS largely attended, The ser
vices Were conducted by Rev D. T..
Shaw. Iut"rmrul in West Nottingham
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
Division or AddickS.

Willard Salisbury. Chairman of the
Democratic State Committee, of Della
ware. said on Thursday. that if the
Regular Republicans refused To accept
the Democratic proposal to elect two
Senators, one from each party. and shut
ont .\ldickS. that the latter would prob
ably be- elected Senator.
The Regulars are in II quandary. They
never thought the Democratic managers
could lineup all their men in favor of
such plan. Some of the Regulars want
to make the deal. but it is doubtful
whether they could control the six neccs-
Sary votes.
TIL" Regular Republican members of
the General Assembly. have not yet
taken action ON til" ultimatum sent to
them by the Democrats.
Congressman Ball, the leader of the
Regular Republicans who would get the
Republican votes in the event of coal-
tion being effected. stated on Thursday
that he did not think the plan would be
conSummated.
Unless enough of our men to secure
In" double election shall agree to the
proposition" said he. none of them will
vote for Il Democrat. The project is one
which requires serious consideration on
our part, and due reflection will be given
it before any line of action is decided
upon"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
Their Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alban Harvey Brnton
celebrated the anniversary of their
Golden Wedding, at their home, NO. 600
East Chase Street. Baltimore. on Tues
day evening The wedding was attend
cd by Il large number of their friends
Many handsome presents We're received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Brntom. refreshments
being served during the evening.
Mr. brintun is n native of Delaware
County, Pa. where he was born in lS2J.
He located at Mill"r'> Corner. near
Lords factory. when Il young man. and
during the active business days of Dau'l
Lord. was employed 10y him for Il num-
Der of years. He afterwards engaged in
merchandising al Millrr'S Corner. On
tn" 18th of January 1853 Mr.. Brnron
married Miss Mary Elizabeth Crouch. II
daughter of the late Charles Crouch of
in% conducted by the Rev. Joseph Brown
of Cherry Hill. who during his ministry
married more couples than any other
minister in Eastern Maryland. Mr.. Brin-
ton left Cecil county and located in Bal
timur". where he has been very success
ful in business. his son Daniel l.. Brin-
ton. being II successful lawyer and an
other son. Wilmer Rrinton. having at
tanned prominence rs II physician. who
their sister. Mrs. Clara NJ. Stone. the
wife of Mr.. John II. Stone. of Baltimore.
were present at th" interesting ceremony.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
ELKTON OPERA HOUSE
Two Performances TO-Day-Matinee and
Night BY a Strong Company.

The Erwood Dramatic and Vaudeville
Comedy Company, now appearing ut the
Iilkton Opera House. is turning away
large and pleased audiences nightly. this
organization being one of the strongest
ever seen here. The plays are put on
with special scenery and high class
vaudeville features introduced between
the acts. The parts are all most capably
taken. A special matinee for ladies and
children will be given this. Saturday.
afternoon, ut 80 o'clock. at popular
priccs-10 and 20 cents. The program
will include high class vaudeville acts.
The play tonight. Saturday, will be
Jesse james" II thrilling mclo-drama.
Spccialtics between the acts Prices II.
%, - and ~ cents. Mr.. X. j. Erwood.
the manager of the company. has had
long experience in the theatrical business
and is an actor of merit. His company
includes sixteen people.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles +. Stadigcr. of
Philadelphia. announce the marriage of
their daught.r. Miss Susan T.. Stadgcr
to Mr.. Dil'ngcr &. Hanna. to be cclr-
nratrd II the Fifth Baptist Church. in
that city. ON the evening of Tuesday.
February :iri After the ceremony. ii
reception will be held III The Adinc. =
Chestnut Street, west of Nineteenth
street. Mr.. and Mrs Hanna will be ut
home at The Flanders" after February
10th. Mrs. Stadigcr. who before her
marriage. was Miss Lou Bennett of this
town. Il daughter of the late Rudolph
Bennett, WAS one of Elkton'S most at
tlactivc girls. She sang unusually well.
and was prominent prima in the muS-
cal entertainments. once 50 frequent in
this town. Mr.. Stadger has been en-
gagged successfully in the Insurance bust
ness III Philadelphia. whrr" he is widely
and favorahly known.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-17
EDGAR PRICE.

Edgar Price. of near MilIingtun died
III his home. ON Monday morning. aged
G6 years. Mr.. Price WAS for many years
connected with the Republican party Of
Kent county. having several times been
nominated for County Commissioner ana
Judge of the Orphans Court He had
for the past several years been Il member
of the Srv"nth-Day Adventist Church,
II" leaves Il widow. Il Miss Bennett be-
for" marriage. AMI five children Miss
Alida. of MclroS". Mass: William A..
Price, Il member of the Delaware LrgS-
Iaturr: Thomas Price. of tn" ChrSnprakr
and l)r!awar" Canal company Clarence
Price. of Millington. and Mrs. Jennie
Painter. Of Wilmington. Del.