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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
FAVORED A NUMBER OF FRIENDS
In Rendition of Several Fine Musical
Numbers.

Numbers.
At her vocal studio in the Coker hall
yesterday morning Nine. Vesta Dodge
HartzeIl, the eminent dramatic so
prano. of New York, favored party of
friends in the rendition of several mus
zeal numbers, and the imprompsu con-
cert was very thoroughly appreciated.
Nine. Hartzell has an exceedingly rich
and well modulated soprano voice and
sings with feeling and expression I'M
equaIed by any one who has previously
visited Americus. Her musical train
ing was acquired under the best mas
ters in Europe and the United States
and she is widely known as a singer of
rare ability, having appeared in grand
opera as we'll as upon the concert stage
throughout the country Nine. Hart
zell Is making stay in Amerlcus, Civ
ing instructions in voice culture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
A Thousand Dollars Thrown AWAY

NJ. W. W. Baker, of PlainYiew,
Neb., writes: "My wife had lung trouble
for over fifteen years. We tried num-
Der of doctors and spent over thous-
and dollars without any relief. She was
very low and I lost oil hope when a
friend suggested trying Foley's Honey
and Tar, which did and thanks be to
this great remedy, itsaved her life. She
is stronger and eDj oys better health than
she has ever known in ten years. We
shall never be without Foley's Honey
and Tar and would ask those afflicted to
try it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Handkerchief Bargains.

Some remarkable attractive offer
lngs of good serviCeable handkerchiefs
At Sc worth 1OC. Mems Handker-
chiefs made of fine sheer lawn, full
regular size, hemstitChed.
At SC worth IOC. Ladies' all linen
Handkerchiefs, full regular size, hem
stitched.
At l2hc worth Zoe. Mems full
regular size, all linen Handkerchiefs,
hemstitChed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Wanted,

Men to learn barber trade. Always
rush for BARRIERS IN Spring. Prepare
now. Years saved by our method.
Steady practice, tools, diplomas, po-
sitions and board given. Catalogue
mailed free. Moler Barber College,
New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Fifty dozen genuine Huckaback
Towels, size 1890 inches. regularly
sold at l5c, here Monday and Tuesday
at &C each.
100 Pairs Kisses spring heel shoes
in button or lace, regularly sold at
S5C; here rIonday and Tuesday at soc
per pair.
Fifty dozen ladies fast black hose
high spIiCed heels and toes, full regu-
lar length, regularly sold at I2hc
here at 6I4c per pair.
100 Gross pure white Pearl But
tons, three popular sizes, no extra
charge for large sizes. We will sell
them in lots of six dozen, no more or
no less, to one customer at the price
Monday and Tuesday only six dozen
for 25c.
100 Bedding Bros, cOIOred Silk
thread, all the most popular shades,
regularly sold at sc; here Monday
and Tuesday at sc per spool.
TIonday n Orning we will place on
sale our entire stock of AmOskeag
Outing, every one knows these goods,
none better made. They have been
IOc and l2Ac offered here now at per
yard SC,
Forty remnants of fine bleached
Table Linens, i'm lengths of 2, ~ and
3 yards, price for this quaIiey off the
full bolt is 7sc, price for these remn-
ants 48c yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Lawn SCafS and Pillow ShamS.

Pretty bureau Scarfs and Pillow
Shams OF good lawn, embroidered in
dainty Fluer-delis and floral designs
and priced for this sale far below
their value; Csc each or B for ST..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
BEER DRINKERS OF AMERIcus

Are Informed That Gerst Beer is Now
Sold Here.
On draught and in bottles at the
leading saloons and cafes. This choice
beverage is brewered from carefully
selected malt and hops, and is all the
brewermasters art can produce. Gerst
Beer is union brewed and is absolute
ly pure. 1t has no superior and few
equals. Give 1T a trial and be con.
vinced. G.. A. SCOTT IL Go.
Wholesale dealers, 315 Lamar street,
Americas, Ga. Phone 253.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
he SETTLED WITH COLLECTOR.
Novel Method of Deciding Right to
Collect.


A good story was told yesterday of q
prominent professional man of Ameri.
cus, whose Office was invaded by o
brace of bill fends at the same mo-
ment. The aforesaid debtor rscog-
nized the validity of each claim, the
two amounts being about equal, yet
he hal only enough money to cancel
one claim. This fact was stated can
didiy to the bill collectors who. after
canvassIng the matter together, de
cided to toss a COIN to decide which
one should retire and leave the field
and the debtor to the other. The
plan suited all round; the coin was
thrown in the r;',Smith lost and, true
to the promise, bowed himself out of
the office, while Brown fingered and
promptly collected his bill in full
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Naggsby-I noticed that Fetherhed
used vinegar instead of maple drip on
his cakes. at breakfast and didn't seem
to notice the difference at all.
Waggsby-I wonder who the poor girl
can be.-Baltimore American.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
GRADING OF JACKSON S STREE

viii Be Made One of the Best in The
City,
The grading and curblng of Jackson
street between the Windsor Hotel and
Seaboard Railway passenger station
will make it one of the smoothest aud
best thoroughfares in Amerlcus, where
as it is now one of the most uneven
and unsightly. It is said that when
the work is begun q thick layer of
gravel will be put upon the roadbed
and thoroughly rolled, thus making it
almost equal to paved street. The
Seaboard Railway, which owns large
gravel beds, has been asked to contrl-
butte the gravel needed and will quite
likely grant the request lnasmuch as
is property here will likewise be i'm
proved by this work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Mothers can safely give Foley's Honey
aud Tar to their children for coughs and
colds, for ii contains no opiates or ether
poisons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for
Group and whooping cough. contains no
opIates, and cures quickly. Careful
mothers k ep it in the house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Worth &100 to you to cure child
or adult of incontinence of
water during sleep "Anti-Diuretic"
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by E,
j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Whether or not a man succeeds in
lifes sometimes depends on whether. he
spurs. himself or spares. himself.-Pitts-
burg DISPATCH. GO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

When first known to the Romans
silk was so dear that it sold weight
for weight with gold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

There are more than 10000 mud
cabins in Ireland which contain only a
single room.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Perhaps after all babies do under
stand the language women talk to them
and stay awake nights to get even.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

The most reliable preparation for kid.
ney troubles on the market is Foley's
Kidney Cure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

That men allow their whims to
guide them in q crisis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
cough caused by attack of la grippe. 1t
heals the lungs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

That men become bores through
eagerness to appear appreciative.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishnes, Bad Stomach.
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels snd Destroy Worms. Oyer
10000 testimonials. They never fail.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample Free.
Address Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N.
Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can bs
soon broken up by using Foley's Honey
and Tar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Dodson's Pharmacy,
Meet Ne at Dodson's."
Cure
Chat cold/

A cold is a dangerous
thing to neglect. In
Children, 1t may run
quickly into ctoup. In
adults, it very often de-
velops in Lagrippe or
Pneumonia. Dodson's
Laxative Cold Tablets
are guaranteed to cure
a cold Immediately.
Price 25c box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

A woman seldom believes anything
her husband says about her, but she
believes every word he says about 9th.
or women
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

The price of medicine in Prussia is
regulated by the state, new price list
being published every year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

One-ffteensh of the inhabitants of
Spain are mobiles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

There are over 5000 known Ian.
guages and dialects.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Stationery.

Inspect our stationery
and you will see that we
will save you at least
Is per cent on this line,
and that we have the
newest and prettiest pa
per in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

The number of Chinese in San Fran
CISCO is about 20, 900 including women.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
SIOO COrSets at SOC.

The famous H. & II. Corsets, made
OF very fine Batiste, straight front,
OIaS cut all with carriers attached i'm
'front.', sizes 10 to 20, at soc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

A man talks knowingly of the moon
stancy of women end then proceeds to
get mad if one of them proves he ia
right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

A man likes to hear .aswoman say she
has never been kissed, even If he don't
believe it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

That men are snnoyingly exuberant
in their display of respect for others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Sacrifice Sale Of Mems Shirts.

We're drawing the lines tighter
and TIGHTER around the stocks; clear
ing up broken lines; no matter how
choice the goods. We have assembled
3 collection of ITEMS Fancy Negligee
and dress Shirts, made up of odd lots
Of the Choiceet styles shown this sea-
son. The lowest price shirt shown in
the lot was z5c, others were ST., and
SL25. The whole lot is placed on sale
at Doc each. These shirts are mostly
negligee styles and can be worn In
spring and summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

That women lose all sense of Justice
trough personal dislike.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

In Italy the day is counted from sun
rise to sunset, and from 1 o'clock to "A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Oooth R1ushe7.

When we say Tooth
Brushes, we mean good
brushes. That is the
kind : that the bristles
will not come out, You
will find the Genuine
English Brush the best.
The bristles are fastened
in with silver wire and
will not loose out. Two
sizes, 35c and SOC.
japanese Tooth Brush
es, loo, 15c and Zoe.
French Tooth Brushes
Csc, Csc, 40c, and soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
Mems White Vest at 9SC Each.

Fifty white vest of fine white
P'que' some with neat black figures,
oil Sizes 80 to 40, now at csc instead
ofS2 90,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
0vncNMhSSSSt0W
Honest Shoes at The Lowest Prices
stores reputation Shoes Georges
has selling none but worthy Shoes even at the es prices
our bargains sales
You Never Run Any Risk at Duncan S.
Judge our medium priced offering.
Mems Calf Skin Patent leather Shoes S1,o5
von,ens kidskin shoesn all the
Roth are genee good
~, nnn1at enable anywhere at their price
YoIJ Never Run Any Risk at Duncan

Twenty dozen Mohawk Valley
ready made Sheets, size 72x0o inche s
regularly sold at csc, here Monday
and Tuesday at 4oC each.
Mohawk Valley Pillow Cases,
broad hens, size 45x36 inches, always
sold at I5c each; here rIonday and
Tuesday at I212c each.
Twenty dozen mems heavy quail.
ty work shirts. full regular made, all
sizes, II to I612, regularly sold at $50
here rlonday and Tuesday only at IoC
each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06

The Chinese have complicatel al
ender. Their cycles have go years,
each year, month and day having it's
own name.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-06
SL5 Black Tatteta silk at 9SC I'd.

one hundred yards black Taffeta
DIN heaYy quality, 50 inches wide,
''''' lInlSh' guaranteed to wear, worth
"''z' the world over; here only at csc
per yard.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Postmas-
ters commissioned: California-Nels
A. Thompson, Newman. Washington
Olive B. Rauch, F'idalgo; Joseph B.
Prosser, Mccain.
Fourth-class postmasters appointed
Carl Brand. Belmont. Whitman
County, vice Hamilton B. Merrill, re-
signed.
Army orders: Captain Elmore F..
Taggart, Quartermaster, will proceed
to San Francisco for temporary duty
as assistant to Major Carroll A. Devol.
The following named officers viii re-
port to Lieutenant Colonel George H.
Torney, deputy surgeon general presi-
dent of the examining board at the
Presidio of San Francisco, for exami-
nation for Advancement: First Lieu
tenant George p. Peed, assistant sur
geon; First Lieutenant Henry D.
Thomason, assistant surgeon,
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
AIRSHIP THAT
HAS No BALLOON
Flying Machine at Dayton,
Ohio, Makes Good Speed
Against Very Heavy Wind

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 1S.-A success
full trial of a flying machine has been
made near Kitty Hawk, N. c., by VIII
bur and Orvine Wright of Dayton,
Ohio. The machine flew for three miles
in the face of a wind blowing at the
registered velocity of twenty-One miles
an hour. and then gracefully descended
to earth at the spot selected by the
navigator. The machine has no balloon
attachment, but gets it's force from
propellers worked by a small engine.
Preparatory to its flight the machine
was placed upon a platform near Kitty
Hawk. This platform was built on
high sandhill, and when all was in
readiness the fastenings to the machine
were released and it started down an
incline. The navigator Wilbur
Wright, then started a small gasoline
engine. which worked the prOpellers.
When the end of the incline was
reached the machine gradually arose
until it obtained an altitude Of sixty
feet. In the face of the strong wind
blowing it maintained an even speed of
eight miles an hour. The idea of the
boxkite has been adhered to in the
basic formation of the flying machine.
A huge framework of light timbers thir-
ty-three feet wide. five feet deep pand five
feet across the top forms the machine
proper This is covered with tough
but light canvas. In the center is the
navigator's car, and suspended just be-
low the bottom plan is small gasoline
engine. which furnished the motive
power for the propelling and elevating
wheels. There are two six-blade pro-
pellers, one arranged just below the
|. frame so as to exert an upward force
when in motion, and the other extend
ing horizontally to the rear from the
center of the car, furnishing the for
ward impetus. PrOtruding from the
center of the car is a huge fan-shaped
rudder of canvas, stretched upon
frame of wood. This rudder is con-
trolled by the navigator and may be
moved to each side, raised or lowered.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
MEETS DEATH
WITHOUT FEAR
Bert Ross Is Executed in
San Quentin Prison for MUIR
der of Deputy Sheriff Ward
PRAYS FOR FORGIVENESS
Relatives of the Doomed Man
Spend a Fortune Trying to
Save Him From the ScaffOld

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Dec. Is
With deliberate tread, Bert Ross, the
murderer of Deputy Sheriff Ward,
mounted the scaffold at San Quentin
prison this morning and met his DOOM.
Ross was perfectly resigned to his
fate. He walked up the thirteen steps
unassisted and as the moose was be-
ing placed over his head exclaimed,
Geo have mercy upon my soul, q mis-
cradle sinner"
Very few people witnessed the execu-
ton. Ross entered the death chamber
at 1890 o'clock. He was attended by
the Rev. Father Egan of San Rafael
and Rev. Mr.. brahms, the prison chap
lain. The trap was sprung at 1913.
Ross fell feet inches. During his
fall through space Ross clasped his
hands in prayer. After the drop his
body moved cOnvulslvely. DR.. t. b.
Barney of San Francisco, DR.. Hyde,
the prison surgeon. and DR.. r. F. Casey
of San Francisco pronounced Ross dead
at 10:43. No relative of the condemned
man was present at the execution.
Bert Ross killed Deputy Sheriff VIII
liam ]. Ward of San Diego County. The
cEime was committed on the steamer
Santa Rosa at Port Hartford. Ross had
committed a burglary in San Diego and
Ward was bringing him to San Quen-
tin to serve four years. While on the
boat at Port Hartford pier the officer
and his prisoner were in n stateroom.
Ross took a water bottle and struck
Ward on the head and escaped through
the window. Owing to a sixt eeE-pOund
Oregon boot he was unable - swim
and clung to a pile until Sheriff Ivan
of San Luis Obispo County captured
him. Ward died about ten 1ays after
ward.
, Ross was tried, convicted and SEN
fenced to hang. He arrived at San
Quentin in March, 1899. The case was
appealed and a new trial granted. He
was found guilty on his second trial.
The case was taken to the State Su-
preme Court several times and 70 the
United States Supreme Court once.
Ross had wealthy relatives in the East
who spent fully $4,000 trying to save
him. AS a last resort Rev. Father Egan
appealed to Governor Pardee last week.
setting forth, reasons for a commuta-
ton Of the sentence to life imprison-
ment The chief executive, however,
failed to intervene and the condemned
man ultimately became resigned to his
doom. Ross had bad record. Years
ago he was an inmate of Folsom prison
for burglary under the name of Bert
Holden. He was buried in San Rafael
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
SUPERVISORS
MAY EXPLAIN
South Side Lots, Reserved for
Park Purposes, Are Leased
to Lumber Company
CITY COLLECTS THE RENTS
Gift of $4,000 From Mrs. Me-
CauIey Will Provide Stone
Gateway at Haight Street

A meeting Of the Park Commission
was held yesterday afternoon at the
Office Of A. B. Spreckels, president of
the board. The secretary having been
instructed by the board to make in
qufry concerning the occupancy of
lands reserved for park purposes, pre-
sented this report:
In the matter Of the two blocks bounded
By Channel Hoouer and Irwin streets on the
north and south and by Fifth ard Hudson
streets on the east and west referred to your
secretary for investigation as to heir present
condition l will report that these two lots
are designated market places and are now
partly occupied by the San Francisco Lumber
Company who obtained a five years lease.
which expires January O. 1904, as ger resolu-
tion 2206 They pay S155 per month rent into
the hands OF the Mayor, who deposits that
amount in the treasury.
The said market place lots are now in
cluded in the lease granting certain lands in
the city and county OF san Francisco TO the
Bav shore Railroad Company for terminal
purposes by the Board Of Supervisors for a
certain period and at certain rental per
annum.
On motion Of Commissioner Lloyd,
seconded by Commissioner Altman, the
subject was referred to the City Attor-
ney. The right of the Board of Super
visors to lease property that has been
reserved as public squares will be de-
termined. Steps may be taken to Sc
cure money collected under such lease.
The Commissioners propose to utilize
the sum of $4,000 given to the park by
Mrs William McCauley in building a
stone gateway at the Haight-street en-
trance. Mr.. Altman was requested TO
confer with John McGillvray and ascer-
tain the best that could be done for
the sum at the disposal Of the commits
sion.
In reference 10 the proposed statue
Of Junipero Sierra, which James D. Phe-
Ian has promised to contribute, Mr..
Lloyd suggested that the foundation
should be Of stone taken from the site
at Monterey where Father Junipero
Sierra first landed in California.
The commission gave a vote Of
thanks to William Greer Harrison for
4 fine specimen of graphite from
Nome. Reuben II. Lloyd was thanked
for the gift Of medal which was
struck to commemorate the cession Of
New Amsterdam by Holland to Eng
land. These articles go to the memo
rial museum.
1t was reported that three coyotes
had been killed in the park during the
last week. 1t appears that coyote pups
are brought to town as pets and when
found to be uninteresting are turned
loose in the park to subsist on quail
and rabbits. Word comes from the
Spreckels ranch near Gilroy that six
pheasant hens and a rooster have been
trapped. The birds will be placed in
Golden Gate Park. The Commissioners
will not meet again until next year.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
ROBS SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY OF PRODUCTIVENESS
Irrigation Experts of University of California Begin Ex
periments to Determine Effects of Various Degrees
of Moisture on the Soil of the Affected Region

BERKELEY, Dec. 1S.-With the idea
of assisting the farmers of the San
Joaquin Valley to get better results
from their holdings, the irrigation ex-
perts of the University of California
have begun a series of of experiments
to determine the effects of irriga-
ton on the soil of that region. The soil
of large portion Of the grain growing
section is becoming worn out from sue
cessive crop raising so that it does not
now produce profitably as in former
years.
The experiments are being carried on
at Tulare by Professor Samuel Fortier
and A. p Slower of the agricultural
department In brief, they consist in
growing crops and irrigating them in
large receptacles so that the effects of
the water on the soil and growths may
be noted.
There are some eighteen of these re-
ceptacles, which are about two feet in
diameter and three feet deep. They are
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
RIFLE BULLET
HITS BURGLAR
Bakersfield Merchant Fights
Two Midnight PrOwlers in
Basement of His Residence

BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 18.-Charles
Young, a merchant, had a battle early
this morning with two burglars in the
basement of his residence. He wound
ed one of the burglars in the leg with
a rifle and the second burglar fired
three shots at Young without effect.
Both of the burglars escaped in the
darkness, one of them groaning with
pain.
The matter was reported to the Sher-
ifs office and within an hour Under
Sheriff Baker had located Roy Lampert
as one of the burglars. Lampert was
found in bed in house in the red light
district with rifle ball in his leg. He
owes his life to the fact that the bullet
struck the butt of his pistol, as other
wise it would have entered his abdo-
men. Lampert claims that he was
alone when the burglary was attempt
ed, but the tracks around the house
show there were two men.