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A euLooY OF NICOTINE.
Philadelphia Paper Quotes Words Of
Wise Mife.

one woman remarked 10 another
who was very wise that her husband
was the bcat of men, that he was true
and upright and generous and toicg'
ant. bu, she wanted her friend To tell
her something that would make him
abandon what she described aE the
soul fiithy habit of using tobacco"
Go down on your knees" said tho
wise woman. ''and thanS Heaven for
that husband with but one fault, and
iraE all your curtains down with you
Hid him come into the brst room with
his pipe: and then. while Its blue
Wrcaihs rise TO the ceiling and choke
YOU and blind you. shake cut your
Aair that It's mcshcA may catch and
ioid them even as I, hc!d the fra.
zrancc OF your wedding garland'
Had four walls roofcd in with
love and called by that most meaning
name OF home would build an al.
TAR In the choicrgt room to Lady Sicu.
tine. and keep II hcapsd with armfuls
Of her fragrant weed fetched by my
self. do ne, know what magic Turks
within the plant. but am convinced
i is more potent than treaties To pre-
serve domestic peace. and some day
someone will Tcrhristcn II the Hap.
piupas Flower philadelphia tcdg.
or
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ROWSE WILL BE
TRIED FOR MURDER

Denver. April 5O.-An Idaho Springs
dispatch says:
The preliminary hearing of Edwin
Rowse on the charge of killing Frank
u. Hallock on the evening of April
18th for an insult TO Rowse's wife and
also in self defense. came TO close
Tuesday after devoting four hours to
the hearing of testimony. District At
torney Thurman. assisted by J. w. Il.
Smith. conducted the prosecution and
Il. NJ. Sabin and w. a. Williams the
defense. In rendering his decision to
bind Rowse over to the District Court,
Judge Griswold said that under the
statutes that unless the presumption
OF guilt was great II was bailable, and
he considered 1t so. SO he would per-
init Rouse to give bond in the sum OF
$4,000 to appear before Judge De
France at the May term Of the District
Court. The district attorney objected
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-08
PRESIDENT MEETS
RAILROAD Y. NJ. c. A.

Topeka. May e-PrcsIdcat Roose-
welt made two addresses In Topeka
last nisht-one Mt the laying Of the
corner stone for the new Railroad
Y. ~. c. \. building and the other n,
the auditorium before the international
convention of the Railroad Y. ". &, \.
Both addresses were heard by Immense
crowds OF people and were received
with the greatest enthusiasm.
Aucr laying the corner stone for tho
Y. VI. e. a. building. the president was
conducted to the residence OF Governor
Bailey. where he was entertained n,
dinner. Ills last address was given at
.: 30 o'clock. The crowd was large.
but no excellent were the police rcsu-
la,ionA that there was little or no con.
fusion.
General Manager Nudge Of the Santa
Fc presided Mt the exercises. lie pre-
Hcntcd tho president with n silver
trowci which had been contributed by
the road. and with this the Prcsidcu,
placed the mortar in position. Tho
opening prayer was made by the Rev.
II. II. Gregg Of st. Louis.
In his address President Roosevelt
expressed his pleasure Mt being in tho
geographical center of the United
States lie Congratulated the dele
gates to the Y. II. G. A. that they had
come to Kansas for their great meet
ing. and said he hoped their meeting
would be the most profitable ever
held. The President characterized the
Railroad Y. ~. e. A. as one Of the
most potent agencies for good in this
country. in that II tended TO make
better men of the railroad employees
upon whom so much depended.
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HumoR OF Or. EVERETT.
Flashes Of wi, Ths; Now Come as
"Reminiscences.

Dr. Charles Carroll Eycrctts humoT
was Enthusiastically restrained. 1t
was. in his own language, "a lambcnt
Hamc playing upon the surface OF
things without scurching them" He
had. however. wholesome liking for
the more common forms. He did not
even dcspisc that ancient form OF hu.
NOR. the pun. which now has sunk into
iisreputc. Writing of Tcnnysou's line.
"For. nov. the wine made summer In his
he adds. ait is not the fault of the poet
II it occurs to me that Geraint must
have drunk freely. for one swallow
does not make a Summer"
No one has better described tho
bray OF donkey: The voice seems
too much for the poor beast. 1t seems
to be struggling to pump 1t mp from
some unknown depth. 1t pumps aud
strains: but. just as We think the
work is done. and the voice comes
clear and strong. down 1t goes. and
the whole thing has to be done over
again"
How apt is his description Of Ger.
tain riEidly scientific minds Con.
vcrsation with them is like driving on
a wagon without springs
Christian Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-08
,moroyea Army Posts.

Washington. May 2.-Thc report OF
the War Board on the proposed i'm
proycmcnts at military posts recon-
mcnds the following buildings at posts
in the Department OF the Colorado:
Fort Logan. Denver. cnlarging guard
house and new band barracks. Fort
Douglas. Salt Lake. officers quarters;
Fort DuChcsne. Utah. enlargement of
existing barracks: Fort Russell. Chey-
cnnc. commissary storchousc and bar
racks and quarters for an additional
battalion of infantry.
From n separate appropriation the
War Department will build and equip
gymnasiums at the principal posts.
among them Forts Logan. Douglas and
Russell. Fort Logan will get a build
ing costing $4,000: Forts Douglas and
Russell will get smaller buildings. the
cost not yet being determined.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-08
CHAPTER ~.

Eleanor ia certainly very quiet"
Emma said to her husband one even.
ing "and very young for her age. The
best thing for her. in my opinion,
would be to have her come out as
soon as possible. OF course. IL
wouldn't be decent for her to do so
before the ist of January: but. think.
by that time. seeing no one knew her
father here. so that II wouldn't shock
anybody else's feelings. it would be
perfectly proper II she were like
most girls. should naturally advise.
ON grounds of respect, waiting for an.
other year: but. you see, Eleanor was
eighteen last autumn. and If she were
TO wait she would be twenty before
she came cut which. considering her
excessive shyness and quietness,
would be the worst thing possible for
her am afraid of the poor child
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honor OF their niece was running ram.
pant. Rumor said that 1t was to be a
most magnificent AFFAIR and Mrs.
Stagg was firmly resolved to prove
rumor ignorant of the real truth. She
lay awake at night planning the min
utest details OF the occasion; with her
own eyes she superintended the pol
ishing of the dancing floor until 1t was
like wax. and then she was In fit for
fear II might be too smooth: she
amazed the caterer by the defniteness
of her instructions as TO hot ducks
and fresh relays of champagne In the
small hours OF the morning. and con
founded the bandmaster by threats OF
running his business in case the quail
ity of the music was not uneXception-
able. The entire house was In arms
for a month prior TO the great event.
establishment.
Eleanor. too. to judge by her cjacu.
lations and manner. had caught the In.
lection. She seemed all In fiutter
tripping about the house with bright
eyes and becoming flush on her
cheeks. silently inspecting the ar
rangements. now and again gliding
over the parquet floor In feverlsh trial
OF her newly acquired steps. and un.
dergoing. la regard thereto. successive
transports OF self-congratulation and
despair. Her quiet reserve became
tptoe ecstacy In presence OF the
sumptuous simplicity OF her own dress
and the exquisite richness OF her
aunt's; and when on the evening IL.
self the climax was capped for her by
her Uncle Harold's gift OF flashing
diamond star. which he presented to
her as she made u shy but entrancea
entrance. the last OF the three. into the
brilliantly lighted ballroom. with the
cheering encomlum. How charming
you look, my dear," there were tears
/ the little girls eyes. and her voice
was chokcd as she stammered out her
delighted thanks.
Her emotion brought answering
smiles to Mrs. Stages face. who felt
that at last the ugly duckling. thanks
TO her fostering and persistent care.
was beginning To do her credit. Tho
ordeal. before she had been able to
bcsct n proper temper and awake en-
thusiasm. had been long ana wearing.
but her labors were finally crowned
with success. Eleanor stood before
her thoroughly passablc young wom-
an. cxauISitely dressed. dlf,den,. but
not awkward. and free from pcculiari'
ties. AS she surveyed her with lynx
eyed scrutiny through her lorgncttc.
she said to herself with compiaccncy
that the child certainly looked re-
markabiy well. and was positively
pretty. Her heart warmed toward her
and she tapped her bare shoulders
rarcssIngiy with ian after dctach'
ing an offending thread from her
skirt. There was pride and content In
her heart: she felt that she had done
well by her niece. and tha, she need
not be- ashamed OF her handiworh.
ITO be contlnuciJ
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THE NON.PARTISAN CONVENTION
NAMES DENVER CHARTER TICKET

Denver. May The civic conven-
don at the Chamber of Commerce yes
terday named twenty-one delegates TO
the charter convention. Seven are
from a list of twenty-one names sub
mitted by the Republicans. seven from
twenty-one names submitted by the
Democrats. and seven were selected
from the various societies composing
the civic convention. the full ticket be-
ing constituted as follows:
Seven names by conventions:
John A. Rush. lawyer. "a
j. Warner Mills. lawyer.
Thomas S. McMurray. postofice
cashier.
George Richardson. savings bank
president.
John c. Kennedy. supreme clerk
American woodmen.
Ellis Meredith. newspaper writer.
Mrs. A. NJ. welles. club woman.
Chosen from Republican party's list
OF twenty-one names:
Irving Hale. electrical engineer.
William Stapleton, newspaper ed
itor.
Herbert w. McI.authlin. physician.
Greeley w. Whitford. lawyer.
James II. Pershing. lawyer.
Harry X. Brown. real estate.
Robert j. Pitkin, lawyer.
Chosen from Democratic party's list
Of twenty-one names:
Guy Leroy Steyick. lawyer.
Edward Keating. newspaper writer.
Mrs. Helen Belford. club woman.
Charles s. Thomas. lawyer.
John X. Mullen. -four miller.
Seymour ID. Van Meter. surgeon.
The folloving platform. reported by
committee OF which Senator John A.
Rush was chairman. was adopted by
the convention:
= with confidence In our cause and
Its ultimate and complete success. this
convention. composed of delegates
from n large number of non-partisan
civic organizations. and assembled for
the purpose OF naming ticket OF
twenty-one citizeEs who shall frame a
charter for the City and County OF
Denver. submits the following ad-
dress:
We congratulate the people OF tho
City and County OF Denver upon the
adoption OF article 20 ns part of the
constitution of this state. and that Its
validity has been sustained by the
courts. The high privilege and right
OF Sclf-soycrnmcnt Is guaranteed our
people forever. With this Increased
power comes added responsibility. We
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urge that this responsibility be cou--
ageously met and assumed with the
determination to give our people the
most economic and best possible mu-
nicipal government.
I'VE believe municipal government
should be divorced as nearly as possi-
bit from all connection with state and
national questions.
I'VE believe in an efficient merit
system. and that II should apply to
all departments OF the civil service. ex-
cepting Offices of a confidential capaci-
ty or positions OF personal trust.
We believe that the city should own
Its own water plant as soon as u Is
possible to secure one without inhict-
ing injustice on vested rights. We be-
lieve the city should Immediately Sc
cure possession OF the Lacombe elec-
tric plant under the terms agreed upon
when the franchise was granted. We
believe that ordinances should be
framed and public sentiment created
that will. on the one hand. protect cor
porations operating public utilities
from being blackmailed by corrupt Of
fice holders. and. on the other hand.
will demand that these corporations
refrain from interfering with the ad-
ministration OF justice or from at
tempting to control legislation or the
execution OF the laws.
I'VE believe large power should be
lodged in the mayor or chief execu-
tive officer. SO that the people may
know whom to hold responsible for
the lax enforcement OF the laws or for
extravaganza In the expenditure OF the
public funds.
In our judgment the charter con-
yention OF twenty-one should be com
posed OF taxpayers OF large experience
In public AFFAIRS and OF unquesiioned
integrity. Its members should be
citizens who are free from corporate
Influence on the one hand and from
the Impractical ideas OF the profession
nj reformer on the other. They should
be people without hobbies. and netu-
atcd solely by the ambition TO frame
a charter under which Denver may be-
come the best governed and the most
beautiful city on the American eonti'
ncnt.
THE ticket now presented TO the
people by the convention OF civic So
cictics ls composed OF the class OF men
and women referred to In this address,
and we invite and urge ail good ciii-
zcns who approve the principles ennn.
ciaied above, to work earnestly and
faithfully for the election OF the en-
| tire ticket"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-08
More Bad Luck Than His share.

"Yes. SIR said the town story.
taller. "he wuz the onluckicst feller
tnat ever drawed the breath o. life
an a weeks wages"
'YOu don't say
Fact ClumU pine tree once when
he seen the sheriff comm to levy on
him: harricane come along. blowed
the tree down. and landed him in the
only vacant. seat in the sheriff's
buggy: sheriff started to Jail with
him: met by lynch party, who mis-
took him for 'nuther man. an strung
him up; an he'd almost quit kickin'
when some un cut him down an haul
ed him home Jest as his mother-in.law
had finished writin' mis- obituary an
wuz standin' before the glass to see
how well she looked in mournin'."-
Atlanta Constitution.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-08
German Aarieul,utis,s Coming.

Denver. May 2.-instructiuns were
received at the Union Pacific Offices
yesterday to make preparations for
the reception of Emperor Williams
agricultural experts in Denver May
18th. The party. consisting OF forty.
six prominent German agriculturists.
and others. will reach the city at s
o'clock the morning Of that date. They
will make Denver their headquarters
for May 18th. 18th. 18th and goth. The
party will go to Eaton May 18th. and
the next day to Greeley for an inspec.
tion of the sugar beet industry. The
other days will be used for trips to
Pixies Peak and other short trips.
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Hay conaratulates Russia.

Washington. May 2.--Secretary Hay
has made a graceful acknowledgment
OF Russia's statement OF her purposes
relative to Manchuria. involving an i'm
putation of sinister designs in that
quarter. The secretary's note, ad-
dressed to Count Cassini. expresses re-
gret that there should have been even
a temporary misconception of doubt as
to Russia's position in the matter. and
seizes the opportunity to return the
thanks of this government for the
rank and satisfactory declaration of
Russian principles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-08
President RooseveI,s Gift.

Rome. May 2.-Thc Rev. James C..
Van Antwerp OF Detroit has arrived
here. He is the bearer Of President
Roosevelt's jubilee gift to the Pope,
which consists of a bound set OF mes
sages and documo nts of the presidents
OF the United States. The Rev. Father
will soon ne received by the
pontiff to present this gift.
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Gable to Open July Fourth.

Washington. May 2.-By July 4th
there will be direct cable communica-
tion between the United States and
the Philippine islands. This promise
has been made by President Ward Of
the Commercial Pacific Cable Com
pany during an extended conference
with the secretary of the navy.
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Howard AGAIN convicted.

Frankfort. Ky. May 1.-The jury In
the third trial of James Howard for
the murder of william Goebel found
the defendant guilty and fixed the pun.
ishment at life Imprisonment.
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THOUSANDS OUT ON
USUAL. MAY STRIKE

Chicago. May e.-workmcn to the
number OF almost 10000. In all parts
Of the country. quit their tasks ycst.r-
day to enforce demands for shorter
hours. higher wages or other improved
conditions. Willie these strikes in
voiyc directly and Indirectly between
100000 and 10000. there was no such
uphcayai In the labor world ms had
been expected several weeks ago. In
many places the demands of ten of
thousands OF workers had been grant
cd In the last few weeks. and In these
branches of industry there was no in-
,crrupiIon. Notwithstanding the large
number OF pcrlnna idle. no disorder
was reported from amy place.
An idea of the number OF men out
and the cities and industries affected
may be gained from the following
table:
,,4a. INf. Isu
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TO this small sum and II was fixed at
sJ,OpO. Business men Immediately went
ON the bond in that sum.
Tho first witness of the morning was
Dr. George Atcheson. who testified as
TO the destruction of the index finger
OF Rowse by the gunshot wound from
the gun of Hallock and was followed
by the testimony Of Thomas Mitchell.
brother-in-law Of Rowse. Mitchell
said that he saw the gun in the hands
of Hallock when II was fired at Rowse,
He first pointed the gun at me-" tes-
titled Mitchell. "and when Rowse saw
him turn 1t from me to Potter he called
to Potter. look out. Ben. he'll shoot
Hallock then turned 1t on Rowse. ex-
claiming. Yes. and you. you white
hnired - - - and with that
he fired. Both shot together and 1
heard three shots. and do not know
who shot first"
The defense tried TO prove that Hal
lock had insulted numerous women and
girls, but the Judge would allow no
specific cases TO be cited.
The case will come up for trial Mt
the May term Of the District Court.
which meets at Georgetown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-14
THEY COME IN CARS
AND 60 THEIR WAY,
People Who Came Or Went
Away Yesterday.
AMERIcUs a MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of a Friend
Nav Be Found Below In the Long
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Came Here,

Mr.. Walter Huff, of Macon, was in
the city yesterday, coming down on a
short business trip.
Mrs. Albert Harris and young son
left yesterday for Oglethorpe to spend
a week with relatives.
Miss Matte OVERLY has returned to
Macon after spending two or three
days with relatives here.
Miss Matte Shelton leaves tomor-
row for Triton and will spend some
time with relatives there.
Mrs. Key Marshall and little daugh-
ter are spending three or four weeks
with relatives in Cordele.
II D. Passmore and j. W. MeCrary,
of Buena Vista, came over to Ameri
CTS yesterday on business.
Messrs. T. W. Hall and d. Folret
ter represented the good town of Lees
burg here yesterday morning.
Mr.. G G. Lunsford, of Preston, is
now prescriptionist at Hudson's Drug
store and invites his friends to call on
him.
Col. Albert Mckay returned to Ma
con yesterday after having spent Sun
day very delightfully."- with friends IN
Americas.
Mrs. j. L. KiIlen and little son are
spending week or two in Americas
at the home of her parents, Col. and
Mrs, Eugene A. Hawkins.
Mrs. G. Ell. Whitaker returned to Co.
lumbus yesterday after visit of few
days in Americas at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Julia Everett.
A large assortment of new patterns
in crepe papers for lambrequins and
lamp shades at Holidays. Phone 246.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-14
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer. Ulcers,
Eczema, Carbuncles, Etc.
Medicine Free.

Robert Ward, Maxey, Ga, says: ST
suffered from blood poison. my head,
face and shoulders were one mass of
corruption, aches in bones and joints,
burning itching, scabby skin, was all
run down and discouraged, but Botanic
Blood Balm cured me perfectly, healed
all the sores and gave my skin the rich
glow of health. Blood Balm put new
life into my blood and new ambitio in
to my BRAIN" Geo. A. Williams, Rox.
bury, faces covered with pinlples,
chronic sore on back of head, suppura-
ting swelling on neck, eating ulcer on
leg, bone pans. itching skin cured per
fectly inBotanic Blood Balm-sores all
healed. Botanic Blood Balm cures al
malignant blood troubles, such as &c.
zema, scabs and scales, pimples, run
ming sores, carbuncles, scrofula, etc
Especially advised for all obstinate cas-
es that have reached the second or thirC
stage. Improves the digestion; strength
ems weak kidneys. Druggists, 81. TT
prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm
sept free and prepaid by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe troubIt
and free medical advice sent in sealeC
letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-14
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD,
Boiled Down to Four Lines
and Bunched.
HAND MIRROR Or EVENTS HERE
Happenings in The City and Suburbs
of Local interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee is Slowly
Cooling.

Just received-a large shipment of
Flinch-the acme of parlor games at
Holidays Book Store.
This is return day for the May term
OF the city court of Americas, and all
cases for trial at this term must be
docketed today.
With such vile weather last night a
gondola or other boating scene wedged
IN the minstrel bill would have been
wholly appropriate.
Americas Elks are going in force to
Valdosta tomorrow to attend the state
b. Z, 0, z. convention. And a royal
time is promised all.
There will be meeting of the Gun
Club at the Windsor Hotel at 8 O'Clock
this evening, and all members are re-
quested to be present.
John Hardy, as Patti in Black, warb .
ling maccaroni opera last night, caught
the gallery by storm, ''her" DILL set
voice winning the pot.
That bugaboo, the April full moon,
has passed, and the turnip crop is still
safe. 1t is to be hoped that the season
OF blizzards has ended.
On account of the unpropitous
weather yesterday the special sales ad-
vertised at Duncan's for that day will
be continued on today.
The minstrel performance last night
might serve as fitting finale of the
theatrical season here. There have
been but few better ones.
The Ladies' Benevolent Aid Society
meets at 4 o'clock this afternoon at
First Baptist church, and full attend
ance is earnestly desired.
Think of il; an Albanian inspected
the Seaboard shops in Americas yestel-
day, and admitted that it was larger
than any shops IN his town.
That cIoudburst last night didn't
phase the flying jenny, and above the
roar of the storm the hand organ
walled out ''The Holy City"
Of course no one about here had any
May contracts yesterday when the
market went sky-rocketing. The won
der is we were not on the short side.
Slow progress is being made with
the proposed improvement of Jackson
street. The matter has been in the
hands of the street committee for
month.
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Spring Dress Goods.

Women's demand for Spring Dress
goods are far from being satisfied. The
material for many an intended dress has
rot been cut from the bolt. Consequently
this lot Of half dozen news-nuggets about
some of the best selling and most popular
dress fabrics Of the season, all at decided
saving is certain to create a stir OF interest.
At Sc, Over a hundred patterns of
new Batiste and Lawns, 80 inches wide
and regularly sold at loo YARD.
At Zoe. Over a hundred patterns of
Batiste In floral designs, stripes and etc,
light and dark colors, regularly sold at
l2cyard
At 7.c. Fifty pieces new dress Cling
hams, suitable for chlldren's dresses and
mems shifts, regularly sold at 10c yard.
At 12:c. Regularly 25c; seventy-fve
patterns Of sheer Batlste, "a inches wide.
At +9c. Regularly 75c black Mohair
SIcllan Of high lustre, 80 inches wide,
At SOC. Great variety of Mercerized
Aattngs for waists; white and all the
leading shades.