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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
FRUIT TREES.

Many farmers have an orchard
Some kind of one at least. If the var
ieties are good although the yield may
be poor there is chance of improve
ment. Many man thinks when he
has set QUO a fruit tree he has done his
share and it is incumbent on the tree
to do the rest. There is about as
much sense in this as when the man
brings his cotton to stand and expects
full crop without any more cultiya-
ton.
There are a few men in this world
who appear to get something for moth
ing but the farmer isn't in that class.
He needn't think the care of the fruit
trees is an exception; if he does nothing
for the fruit trees it will do nothing for
him.
gIFruit trees demand plenty of avail
able food and the weeds and grass
should be kept down and the surface
soil loose as well as in any other crop.
Now what the farmer should do who
has an orchard is to see if the fruit is
of good kind. Ifnot every tree ought
to be cut down and burned. Then you
start afresh with trees from nursery.
Buff the fruit is worth keeping cut
out all the dead wood, trim in the live
wood leaving the new new sprouts and
make a good head. Do this before the
buds swell Plough around your
trees, not deep enough to break the
roots, and top dress with some good
potash fertilizer There is nothing
better than wood ashes. If plenty Of
leaves are within reach, spread them
thickly around the trees. fla mulch is
not to be had keep the weeds down
with disc harrow; it does much quick
er work than a plow In June SOW
down COW peas; they will make fine
| fertilizer for the orchard. You Will be
surprised to see the fruit these trees
will bear.
Don't turn cattle and horses into
the orchard. Calves will do no harm
and pigs will benefit it by eating the
fallen fruit and roofing up the ground,
and destroying the insects, which are
waiting their turn to come out.
Half an acre will set so fruit trees,
30 peaches, 10 early, 10 medium and IL
late varieties, IS apples and ounce
will give fruit to sell in market and
without a great deal of work, either
Get some good varieties from re-
liable nurseryman who will tell you
the best kinds for your locality. Nev-
er buy from travelling salesman. He
may be all right but very often your
fruit will come all wrong. The safest
way is to write direct to the nursery.
A friend of ours once bought a ''scup-
pernong tree" from an agent which
would shade the whole yard and re-
quire no support. Ofcourse she never
got the tree. In making your selection
get the very best varieties. The kind
that sell best are the best for home use
also and it is as easy to grow fruit OF
fine size and quality as the poorer
kind.
This month is the best time you will
have to set out fruit trees until next
November. You viii gain year by
doing it now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

The strike of sixty-fve band-wrap-
ping girls in st. Louis envelope COM
pany deserves the need OF one melo-
dious tear The forewoman said that
he girls mustn't chew gum in business
hours. The girls said that they had
rather chew than work; and we believe
them. The forewoman will let them
chew during the noon hour" They
vote for gum first, last and all the
time. The effect of chewing gum
upon production should be studied by
some of the great company of sociolo-
sists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
NEW PACIFIC CABLE.
HOW UNCLE SAM WILL KEEP TOUCH
WITH HIS ASIAN ISLES.

Cable stations In the Ocean VIII All
BE on United States Property.
Route of the Line-Steamer Silver
town, which Laid the First Link.
With the arrival of the big cable lay
ing steamer Silvertown at Hawaii the
first link of the cable across the Pa
cific, which is to connect the United
States with the Philippines and China,
will be in position. When the Silver
town left San Francisco, she had on
board 2,413 nautical miles of ocean ca
BILE, that being the length required to
reach our nearest possession in the Pa
cifc 1t is expected that very early in
the new year Uncle Sam will be able
to communicate by wire with Honolulu.
The route of the cable after leaving
Hawaii will be easterly to Midway
Wake island, distance of 2,040 miles.
From Midway island the course will
be southeasterly to Guam, 1920 miles
from Guam to Manila, 1920 miles, and
from Manila to the mainland of Asia,
$50 miles.
Clarence II. Mackay, president of the
Pacific Commercial Gable company,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
ANATOMICAL.

Each ear has four bones.
The body has about 500 muscles.
The lower limbs contain thirty bones
each.
There are $4,000 pores in the hand
of man.
Man is the only animal that possesses
a real nose and chin.
The human skeleton, exclusive of
teeth, consists of 208 bones.
The eight muscles of the human jaw
exert a force of about 500 pounds. =
The wrist contains eight bones, the
palm five, the fingers have fourteen.
The smallest bone in the human body
is in the lenticular, which is seated in
the ear,
The work performed by the human
heart each twentyfour hours is equal
to the lifting of 100 tons to a height of
one foot in the same length of time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

BOW OF THE CABLE STEAMER sILvERTowN.
the coiled cable lies have total capac-
ity of III ,416,690 cubic feet. The main
tank is 90 feet in diameter and 81 feet
II inches in depth. The after tank is
slightly smaller, fifty-one feet in diam
eter, and the fore tank smaller still,
forty-six feet.
The sailing distance between San
Francisco and Honolulu is 2,O99 nau-
teal miles, but this cable measures
2,413 nautical miles. The extra miles
allow for the dips, spurs and angles of
the land that lies at the bottom Of the
sea, for there will rest the 1907 tons of
packed wires.
This cable is the second to cross the
Pacific, an English line having been
recently installed between Vancouver
and Australia. Until it lands on the
mainland of Asia the cable stations
will all be on land controlled by the
United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
OHIO THE INCUBATOR.

When the Hon. John Hay informed
the Ohioan on Saturday night that il
his arithmetic was right, six years still
remained of Mr.. Roosevelt's term, the
Secretary did not surpass the bounds
permitted to the after-dinner lightning
calculator.
But what did Hanna mean when he
got upon his feet at the earliest oppor-
tunity and publicly announced that the
production of Presidents was still a
thriving industry in Ohio? New York
Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
FairIev REFUSES 70 complv.

Denver, Col, Jan. 21-D. B. Farley,
chairman of the Republican state cen
trail committee, whose resignation was
demanded at a meeting of the commit
tee on Monday, has refused to comply
and is still conducting the business of
the committee. He takes the stand
that he was not lawfully deposed. The
provisional committee appointed at the
meeting Monday to assume the power
and work of the chairman is conduct
ing business at the headquarters of
Edward o. Wolcott, the leading Repub-
Hcan senatorial candidate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ROADS.

The Times Recorder will continue to
urge upon those in authority as well as
the entire people all of whom are per
sonally and financially interested, The
great Importance of having good roads
leading into Americas. Such would
be of incalculable benefit to every line
of business in this section. Our great
commercial advantages will amount to
naught with the adjacent country roads
impossible.
Let the country roads be worked for
the benefit of the county as well as for
the city. Then another beneficial eff
feet of good roads would be to facili-
tate intercourse among neighboring
farmers. When farmers meet they
viii talk about crops and about grow
ing them, and about their stock, and
like other average mortals they will
boast little sometimes and a great
deal at other times. Boosting is a
stimulant and the boastee is apt to
make some effort to make his Boosting
good. Then the boaster, not to be out
done, will boast some himself with the
same effect as in the first case. Then
occasionally farmers, in their neigh
borly intercourse, viii get down to
hard facts and ask each other how they
may better their conditions, and all
participating will be benefited. When
roads are practically impossible, but
little farm work can be done, and the
farmers have time that hangs heavily
on their hands. If the roads were bet
ter than the weather, farmers would
the same period of rest, but could
aet together and discuss sub
crest to each. Therefore
Plantbeans better farming
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

Tammany men in New York are talk
ing of Peter b. Onley, lawyer and a
brother of Richard Olney, of Boston,
for the next Democratic candidate for
Mayor of this big city. Mr.. Olney
was once made United States District
Attorney by Mr.. Cleveland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
piscoxery of Purple.

a dog belonging to Hercules Tyrius
was one day walking along the sea-
shore when he found and ate murex,
species Of shellfsh. Returning to
his master, the latter noticed that the
dogs lips were tinged with color, and
in this manner Tyrian purple was dis
covered The color was used in the
robes Ct cmperors and mobiles, and the
expression born to the purple" meant
that the person was of high birth. 1t
is strange to think that the fayorite
color Of royalty can be traced to the
curiosity or hunger of the dog of Tyre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

Il cannot understand, sir. why you
permit your daughter to sue me for
breach of promise You remember that
you were bitterly opposed to our en-
gagement because wasn't good enough
for her and would disgrace the family"
Young man, that was sentiment;
this is business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

See Il cried the tailor as Slopay,
having dcnned his new suit. started out
of the store; you're forgetting some
thing"
"1ndeedY' said Slopay. What's that?''
You must remember our understand
ing. I made this suit for you only be-
cause you said you wanted to pay cash
for it."
And | still want to, but I'm sorry to
say cans" Philadelphia Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
Gallant War Veteran Dead.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 21.-Colonel Jas.
NJ. Williams, a gallant soldier in the
war between the states, died here to-
day aged 65 years. Colonel Williams
was in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth
and Blackland He had been in i'll
health two years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

Stockholm, Jan. 21.-The court ball
usually held on the birthday of King
oscar. which fell on today, has been
countermanded because of the illness
OF Prince Eugene, the kings youngest
son, who is suffering from a tuber-
culous hip. The princes condition is
reported serious.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
Stone Formally Declared Elected

Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 21.-The
general assembly today formally de.
clared William J. Stone elected Unit
ed States senator to succeed Hon. G.
G. Vest. In honor of Senator Vest.
who has been a member of the nation
al body since 1879, a salute of IS guns
was fired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

ITO what do you attribute the cura-
tive properties of your springs?" asked
a visitor at health resort.
We'll" answered the proprietor
thoughtfully, Il guess the advertising
I've done has had something to do with
il"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

Ingomar Buskin-There's a dispute
about my acting. Some critics put it
in the first rank, others in the second.
Now, how would you designate it?
Horatio Jones-I? Oh, I'd simply
designate it as rank.-New York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
His Radly CHOSEN phra.e.

Don't you think that young Hunker
wants to marry Miss Dollyers for her
money! asked Hojack.
Il think So" replied Tomdik. 81
heard him say that he loved her for all
she was worth Judge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
Their FriendIv wav

One of the worst things about fall
ing into hole is the number of people
who gather on the bank to point out
the routes you could have taken to
avoid falling in.-Atchison Globe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
Marks Tima

Nodd-Your baby isn't three months
old yet, is be?
Iodd-oh, yes. To be exact, 7 have
Deen awake now just ninety-six nights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

The Author (after the first perform
ance)-WelI, what do you think of my
play?
Feminine Friend-It was just lovely!
Who designed the heavenly dresses?-
Brooklyn Life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
AaER1Cus, Ca, JAN. %, 1903.

Bituminous coal can now enter this
country free of tariff tax for the first
time in its history.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION.
Earth Cracks Open at Whitman, Mass
Houses Rocked Violently.

Whitman, Mass, Jan. 21.-Two ifs
sures in the earth about feet deep
and few inches wide and running
for a distance of a quarter Of a mile,
are the only evidences of a mysterious
explosion which shook this town just
before daybreak. Houses were rock
al viO1anFIv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

Chicago and Florida Limited, Northbound,
leaving Americas $3.50 o. m, is composed of
Sleeping cars, Finest Pullman equipment
through without change to Chicago, st
Louis, Louisville, Evansville and Nashville.
stChicaeo and Florida Limited" south
bound, leaving Americas 40 p. m, has the
same superb equipment as that northbound
for St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Tampa and
Thoms sville, through without change.
Sleeping car for Atlanta on train leaving
Americas 1910 p. m, arriving Atlanta 7;25 a.
IN connects at Fort Valley with sleeper for
Savannah.
Daily. Except Sunday. s sunday Only
For further inform alton, and schedules to
all points beyond our line, apply to
S PRUITT, Agent, Americas. Ga.
ID. FILM, Jr Ticket Agent, Americas, g a.
j. M. MALLORY I. p Agt., Macon. Ga.
THEO d KLINE Gen. Supt,
w. A, WJNBURN, Xice-Pres. and Traf1c Mgr
J, G. HALLE. r. A.
F j. ROBINSON, Asst Gen, Pass. Agent.
Savannah. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
The Times-Recorder Is the

0nctal Organ of Sumter County.
onicial Organ of Webster County.
omctal Organ OF Railroad Commission OF
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
Wheeler'S woodward.

Opposite Seaboard depot. All kinds
of wood, any length or sIze. Promo
delivery. Lowest prices. Send us
your orders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

For further information as 10 schedules,
rates, etc, to points beyond our line apply to
u b. EVERETT, Agent. Americas, Ga
Il, Ii. MCLENDON, Ticket Agent,
AmerIcus, @ a.
WP. SCRUGGS., IT. P. A. Savannah, c..
G. b WALWORTH, A. G. p. A Savannah.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

*z.EQ Richland.' Columbusl%.1.oP
A'OO Alta ia, Birmingham, kA' 90
A. M. Hurtsboro, Monteom Pm,
%0sO 2 cry and all points west X %n
OeOO and northwest 30
p NJ p NJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
Goth Meridian Time. J
eCHICAGo AND FLORIDA LIMITED"

chicago. St Louis. Louis
vi le Nashvi le Chatta-
- 20 % IN nooga, Atlanta, Macon, II 40 p II
ALI points Northandi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

Close connections at Cordele fer all points
north and south. At Colum bus for ali points
west, and at RichIand for Albany and beyond
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22
DCBIcAGo AND FLORIDA LIMITED. .

St. Augustine. Jackson-I
Il 40 D m vile, Tampa, Thomas-I 50 20 p m
willie, Albany, all FlOri-
da points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-22

1855 oordele, Rochelle, Alb 7:58
P. NJ beviue, Helena. Lyons, AN.
Collins, Savannah, Coz
1850 PoPtsnoutn RiS snd a 1908
2. M. points east PM
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-06-18
Timber Land, Act June3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, LaGrande, Oregon,
April 6, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory as
extended to all the public land states by act OF
August 4, 1892,
Harrison II. Duff. Of Portland
county of MultnOmah, State OF oregon has TINS
day filed in this office his sworn statement No
22!l. for the purchase of the VIZ swl4 sec II and
ela se4 of sec II tip 6 81 27 e w. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before Vawter Crawford, County
Clerk at his office at Heppner, Oregon, on Fri
day. the 10th day of July 1903.
He names as witnesses:
John w Jaques, of Portland, Oregon, Oliff
Shepardson. of Eufaula, Washington, Otis
Shepardson, of Catlin. Washington, Fred ko-
bernick, of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 10th
day of July 1903.
34-43 f. w. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-06-18
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, La Grande,
Oregon, April %, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the act OF
congress of June 3, 1878, entitled Gan
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
states of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington territory" as extended to
ell the public land states by act Of
August 4, 1892,
Thomas j. Humphreys,
of Heppner, county of Morrow, state of
Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 2276, for the
purchase of the lots and and south
half northwest quarter of sec 4, tp g, r
29 Q, w Nj, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought 10 more valuable
for it's timber or stone than for agricul-
tursl purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before Vawter Craw-
ford, county clerk, at Heppner, Oregon,
on Thursday, the 10Th day of July, 1903.
He names as witnesses:
Elmer Lindsay, P Buell. McSwords,
John l. Ayers and Alfred l.. Ayers, all
of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and ell persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are re
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 18th day of July, 1903.
36-45 E. w. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-06-18

and Washington Territory" IS extended
to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892,
MARTIN SEABURY,
of Eufauls, county of Cowlitz, state OF
Washington, he's this day flied in this
office his sworn statement No. 225O, for
the purchase OF the south half northeast
quarter and north half southeast quarter
of sectioo II in township south. range
% east w. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim TO said land before Vawter
Crawford, county clerk, at his office at
Heppner, Oregon, on Tuesday, the 18th
day of July 1903.
He names as witnesses:
Silas Wellborn. Of Eufaula, Washing
ton, Jefferson P. Buford, of Kelso,
Washington, Selena Brock, of Stella,
Washington, and Matthew A. Martin,
Of Hood River Oregon.
Any and ell persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are request
ed to file their claims in this office on or
before said 14th day of July 1903.
35-44 E w. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-06-18
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
ed States Land Off e, Lac rande, Oregon.

United States Land Off e, LaGrande Oregon,
May l, 1903
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the ac of Congress OF June 3.
1878, entitled An act for the sale of timber
lands in the states of California, Oregon, Ne
vada, and Washington Territory, " as extended to
all the public land states by act of August (.
1892,
GRACE g. GILL,
of Garfield county of Whitman, state of Wash
ington, has this day filed his office her sworn
statement No. 2349 for the purchase of the nla
nel4 sec IL, s1a sel4 of section 10 in township
SOUTH range % east w. NJ, and will offer proof
proof to show that the land sought is more val
uabe for its timber or stone than for agricultur-
al purposes, aud to establish her claim to said
land before Vawter Crawford, county clerk, at
his otiic at Heppner. Oregon, on Fir day the 9th
day of July, 1903.
She names Ms witnesses:
Edward L. Mooney, Chailes A. Gill, and Anna
NJ. Gwinn, all of Garfield. Washin gton, and
Charles W. Sanderson, of Paiouse, Washington.
Any and ell persons C aiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims i'll this office on or before said 24h day of
July, 1868.
37-46f f. w. BARTLETT. Register
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-06-18
Timber Land. Act June 3, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office LaGrande. Oregon
April Q. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 3, ISIS, entitled can act for the sale OF
timber lands in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as eX-
tended to all the public land states by act OF
August 1, 1892,
DAVID MCCULLOUGH,
of Heppner, county of Morrow, State of Ore
gOn, has this day filed in this office his sworn
statement No. 22l9 for the purchase of the sci.
nw4 So ncI4 Of sec in tp. s. range 2S e W.
NJ, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable tor its timber stone
than for agricultural purposes, ana to establish
his ella IN 10 said land before Nawter Crawford.
County Clerk, at his office at Heppuer, oregon,
on Saturday, the llth day OF July, l903
He names as witnesses:
Walter Crosby, John Neville, William &.
Scott, and John Mccullough, all of Heppner,
Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO file their
claims in this office on or before said l1th day
of July, 1903.
3i-43 +. ". BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-06-18
Timbe Land. Act June 3. 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office LaGrande. Oregon,
April n, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of congress of June g.
1873, entitled An act for the sal of timber lands
in the States of G lifornia, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory as .extedded to all the
public land states by act of August 4, 1892,
HENRY f. WARREN,
of Eight Mile, county of Morrow. s ate of Ore
gon, has this day filed in this office his sworn
statement No. 23l9 for the pu chase of the VIZ
ne4 and via sea of section Is in township
south range 20 east w. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is valuable for its
timber stone than f agricultural purpc ses,
and to establish his claim to said land before
Vawter Crawford. courty clerk, at his office at
HeppDer, Oregon. OF Wednesday, the 22d day of
July, 1903.
He names witnesses:
Harrison Hale, John l.. Ayers, George Whites.
aud Samuel Meadows, all of Heppner, Oregon,
Any ard all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said 22d day of
July, 1903.
37-46f T.. W. BARTLETT, Register.