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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
japan VIII. Buy War Ships.

yordon. December 26.--Japan IS nego-
4iotino for the purchase Of two Chilean
ygarshtns. the armOrad cruiser Esnerai'
da. another, probably the battle snip
Pratt which IS for sale. II Is now only
a matter OF price. Negotiations with
other South American governments Tor
the purchase OF warahips are also Ia
progress. Baron Hayashi- the Japahess
minister. said to representative OF taa
Associated Press today relative to tnS
negotiations;
eve want more ships. or course. ~i's
;s oo1v a precautionary measure ana
II may be a lot OF expense all for noth-
Fl have no indication Of the nature OF
.bc russian reply. Personally, ! scarce
" exnect il viii be delivered for some
little time. There is no truth "hau7o.
ever in the report that Japan : lase ioO'
stipulated Il time limit
Asked anent the disaatch from Ber,.n
of December 81 saying tho BRITISH sHF'
ernment had>~ represented to the ear
that Great Britain deemed japan de'
Inands unjust and earnestly expected tl'a
Russia would grant them. Baron (ha4
ashj said while he was not aware %
the precise action taken by Great htlt-
ain at St Pesershurg, he said;
Russia is Well aware that japan VII
be compelled to 90 to war unless Russia
modides the position she has taken up
III Der lHSl HftLt. AL Littt LOlFA5A 'At+
nothing is yet known OF the probable
nature of the Russian policy.
United States Pressing China
Washington. December 2e.--The situa-
ton in the Far East has caused the off
Gals of the state department to renew
their efforts 10 secure for the United
States from China and Korea certain
necessary trade advantages as embodied
IN the Chinese commercial treaty and IN
Minister Aliens demands upon the
Korean government before the crisis DO
comes more acute. 1t is realized that
should hostiltlea break out between Rus
STA and Japan, the resulting peace treaty
probably would leave the United states
and other neutral nations entirely outside
of the pale of advantage III Korea and
Manchuria no matter which way the
side of victory turned. Therefore tho
state department IS bringing pressure
to bear upon the Chinese court TO insure
the speedy ratification Of the trade treaty
and as other nations have indirectly been
given to understand In this negotiation il
is hoped that final ratification Of the
treaty may be exchanged in Washington
within three months at the outside This
viii result IN the opening to the UniteG
States trade of the ports Of Antung and
Moukden in Manchuria Across the
river from Antung. in Korean TERRITORY
lies VIII. and the state department has
prompted Mr.. Allen at Seoul to renew
his pressure upon the Korean govern
ment to secure the opening of that port
of trade.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Buchanan Presents Credentials

Panama. December 25.-W. / Ru-
ehanan United States minister to the
republic Of Panama, presented his Gre
dendaIs 10 the provisional government
today. Ills reception was most enthusi
astic.
in presenting his credentials. Minister
Buchanan said:
II am deeply sensible Of the honor con
ferred upon me by President Roosevelt.
and profoundly grateful for the oppor-
tuuitE am afforded of meeting your ok
celency and the people OF Panama and
Of studying the conditions existing in
and the possibilities OF the republic of
Panama
THE advent and future and develop
ment OF this new nation is now the sub
iect Of keen interest on the part of the
people of the United States all of whom
wish your eXcellency, your people and
your country that wide progress and adj
vancelnent which economy brings TO all
nations.
81 AIN charged by President Roosevelt
10 express his fervent wish that these
benefits shall come TO the republic of
Panama and that happiness and con-
tentment will all abide with your excel
ency and your people"
Senior Jose Augustiu Arrange. president
OF the junta. replied to Minister Bu-
chanan's address He said that the pro-
Visional government had received with
great satisfaction President Roosevelt's
letter accrediting Mr. buchanan as a
special envoy to the republic
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Reyes and Herran May Leave in Huff

Washington December 2e.-Unless the
United States, in the reply which Sec
rotary Hay will make to the note Of
General Reyes, accords Colombia that
measure OF satisfaction which from her
point Of view she feels herself entitled
to with respect To Panama both General
Reyes and DR.. Herran will leave this
capital. This was frankly admitted to-
night
While disavowing any intention OF
bringing undue pressure to bear on Sec
rotary Hay for a speedy reply TO the
note which General Reyes has filed in
behalf of his government both he and
DR. Herran are most anxious to be ap-
prised Of the secretary's conclusions a..
the earliest possible moment With the
view Of obtaining light on this point, Or.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

T. b. Griffith, of Eatonton, was a
we'll known visitor in Americas yester-
day morning,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Wallace have re-
turned to Brunswick after a visit to
relatives here.
I. L. Pollard registered from Allan
ia yesterday among the arrivals at the
Hotel Windsor.
Col. Dave s. Fargerson, of Dawson,
was here yesterday, among others from
that thrifty city.
Miss Maude Vincent returned to
Columbus yesterday after short visit
to relatives here.
Mr.. Frank Middleton left yesterday
for Macon and may accept position
rendered him there.
IL. " Fillingess was among others
from Columbus who came over to
Americas yesterday.
Mr.. FL. w. Mcclure, of Albany,
spent yesterday in Americas, coming
up on business trip.
Mrs. j. f. McEIwee, of YorkviIIe, s.
G. is guest of the Allen House, arriv-
ing here on yesterday.
Messrs J. E. French and Edward
Zimmerman were among other citizens
of Plains here yesterday.
Mrs. Eugene E. Elmore will return
home this morning after a pleasant
visit of several days to relatives il
Oglethorpe.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nix and sister,
Mrs. Taylor, left yesterday for Lake
City, Fla, where they expect to spent
some time very pleasantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD.
Boiled Down to Four Lines
and Bunched.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE
Happenings in The City and Suburbs
of Local Interest to BE Psrused at
Leisure While Your Coffee is Slowly
Cooling.

Photographs enlarged and work gu
aranteed ip Pastel, Water color, India
ink, Sef1a and Orayon at NJ. s. Holli-
days.
A realty deal of considerable size was
effected here yesterday. but as titles
have not yet passed the sale is not given
out just yer,
Col. Ed Littleton is going to pilot
party of gunners againt the birds to-
day. and the JORGE family will probably
be wiped out.
Since it has been graded and curbed,
Lee street is one of the prettlest in
AmerIcus, ard property values there
are enhanced.
Judge j. A. Hixon now owns one Ct
the prettiest teams in the city. His
new trap, received yesterday, is simply
a gem on wheels.
1t was only pistol this time, but Ell.
B. Burnett was "encused" of swipip g
the hardware and is back in his old cell
at the county Jail.
If there is anything on the floor a
married man can't find, all he has to
do is to put out the light and hunt for
it in his bare feet.
Two forces of employees, q night al d
day shift, are still engaged in the Cen
trail Railway yards here, disposing of a
| big volume of traffic.
A man always remembers the dates
of his great disasters; he never has to
look in his memorandum book for the
day when he was married.
Spring time came all in lump yes
terdsy, It was a superb day; balmy.
bright and delightful withal, and the
populace saved coal bills
Some sweet young thing here sent
Deputy Dudley Gatewood book of
poems yesterday, and since reading the
title he wonders why she did it.
General perintendent Huger, Of
the Seaboard System, reached Ameri
Gus on yesterday, coming from Ports.
mouth upon a tour of inspection.
This is Ash Wednesday, and the be-
ginning of Lent. All gaieties and
pleasures are supposed to be laid aside
during this season OF abstinence.
It is said that $50 people, twenty
horses and a dozen cameIs will be en-
Ployed in the presentation of Ben HUI
at the Grand in Atlanta next week.
The leasing yesterday of the store
300 Lamar street, leaves but one empty
store on that street and but two OF
three in the city A good showing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mr.. FL. HaggIns of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, My doctor told me I had Con
sumption and nothing could be done for
me. [ was given up to die. The offer
OF free trial bottle of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, induced me
to try it. Results were startling. I am
now on my road to recovery and owe all
to DR.. Kings New Discovery. It surely
saved my life." This great cure is guar
anteed for all throat diseases by DIR. E.
j. Eldridge, druggist. Price SOC and
81 90. Trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
a Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the bras'y cough of Group, which
sounds like the chiIdren's death knell
and it means death unless something is
done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar
never fails to give instant relief and
quickly cures the worst forms of Group.
Mrs. p. L. Cordier, of Warrington, KY,
writes: "My three year old girl had a
severe case of Group; the doctor said she
could not live. l got bottle of Foley &
Honey and Tar, the first dose gave quick
relief and saved hsr life." Refuse SUBJ
stitutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
In one minute, because it kills the mi
crobe which tickles the mucous mem
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm. draws out
the Inflammation and heals and soothes
the ffected parts, One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards off
pneumonia and is harmle g and never
failing cure in all durable cases of
Coughs, Gold and Group. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harm
less and good alike for young and old
W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
A w eak Stomach,

Causes weak body and invites d.
sease. Kpdol D5speptie Cure cures and
strengthens the stomach, and wards of
and Overcomes disease. J. B. Taylor, a
prominent merchant of Chriesman, Tex
says; 81 could not eat because of a
weak stomach. lost all strength and
run down in weight. All that money
could do was done, bat all hope of re-
covery vanished. Hearing of some
wonderful cures effected by the use of
Kodol, l concluded to try it. The first
bottle benz fitted me-, and after taking
tour bottles [ am full restored to my
usual strength, weight and health. w
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
DeWltt's Witch Hazel salYe.

The only positive cure for blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles, cuts,
burns, bruises. eczema and all abrasions
of The skin DeWitt's is the only Witch
Hazel Salve that is made from the pure
nuadulterated witch hazel-aI others
are count erfeits. DeWItt's Witch Hazel
Salve is made to cure-counterfeits are
made to sell. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
a Mothers Recommendation.

| haYe used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy fora number of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and cronp l
have ever used in my family. have not
words to express my confidence in this
remedy. Mrs. J. A. Moore, North Star,
Mich. For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
SERVICES AT CALVARY CHURCH.
During the Season of Lent Beginning
Today.

Today.
The Rector of Calvary Church an
nounces the following Lenten services
beginning today, Ash Wednesday Feb
ruary 25th.
Ash Wednesday: Holy communion
aud sermon, II a m. Evening prayer
and address 80 p. M.
Week days: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, 4:30 p. M.
Special addresses Tuesday and Thurs
day.
Wednesday nights: Special address,
1880 p. m.
Sundays: Holy communion Except
LIST. Sundsy.), 7:30 a, m. Morning
prayer and special sermons, II a. m.
Evening prayer and Lenten address,
1870 p. NJ.
A cordial invitation is extended tc
all to be present at any of these ser.
vices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
PREPARING FOR ELKs BANQUET
Event is Dated to Take Place Early
in March.

The Americus Lodge of Elks is COM
plotting arrangements for the first an
niversary banquet of that popular or
der, which will be given at the Hotel
Windsor on the evening of March 10th.
The anniversary celebration was dated
to take place month ago, but the
death of a member of the local lodge at
the time necessitated a postponement.
A brilliant and highly entertaining
program is now being prepared, and
the Elks banquet on the evening of
March 10th, Will be an occasion long
remembered with pleasure. Several
distinguished Georgians, mem bers OF
the B. P. o. E. have accepted invita-
tions to attend the banquet here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
MYSTERIOUS Circumstance.

One was pale aud sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the difference?
She who is blushing with health uses
DR.. Kings New Life Pills to maintain
t. By gently arousing the lazy organs
they compel good digestion and head off
constipation. Try them. Only 25c, at
DR.. E J. EIdridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Dress Goods Special

You may choose from about 20
part pieces of dress goods. Some
are plain weaves, some are fancy
mixtures, all excellent for a either
suits or skirts, these are reduced to
z regular price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
All Don't Think Alike.

There are some people who will not-.ride
upon the electric cars-others do. There
are also some people who still think the
primeval method of using sour milk and soda
for leavening bread is the best. They
haven't tried GOOD LUCK" Baking
Powder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade. All adj
vantages of steady practice. expert in
structions, lectures, etc. until compe-
tent without limit to time. Tools, d.
plomas, positions and board given.
Write today. Moler Barber College,
New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
For Stomach Troubles.

Il have taken great many different
medicines for stomach trouble and con
stipatiOp," says Mrs. S. Geiger of Dubk-
erton, Iowa, ''but never had as good re-
suits from any as from Cham berlain's
Stomach IL Liver Tablets" For sale by
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
HUsTLING OF CRAP SHOOTERS.
Four Tossers of the Bones Are Held
For Trial.

What Justice Graham did not know
about crap shooting, after investigat
ing a case yesterday, is not put down
in the sporting manual. Jim Neil,
COMFY Wootep, Bill Wicker and Jim
Langley, the bone toseers pinched in
a game Sunday, were before Justice
Graham for committal trial and all were
bound over to the city court. One of
the chief Witnesses in the case was
Clint Harris, who was upon the scene
Sunday yet did not know a poker dice
by the name, though he had seen them
before. Cllntons blssful ignorance
was something sublime, to those who
knew HIM best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

No Half Hearted Price Outline in This Shop.

his is the season for price cutting 1t proves the
the wisest kind OF policy to make liberal price con-
cesslons all lines of goods that should be carried
from to another This policy while not en-
tlrey unse6eh is in the nature of fold benefit,
Il cleans stock and gives needed space for Spring
purchases 1t gives your dollars from one-quarter to
one-third greater purchasing power, Surely all this
has a common sense ring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
DIR. FIELD GOES NORTH TODAY.
To Pursue POSTGRADUATE Course in
New York College.

DR.. J. IL. Field leaves today for New
York city, where he will spend month
IN attendance upon one of the best mad
ical colleges, pursuing a post grad
uate course. His many friends here
will wish for him pleasant and pro
fitable soiourn there and safe return
to his home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Blanket Special.

You don't buy these for one sea-
sons use hence you show the very
best judgemen in buying them now
when they have been shorn of their
rightful profit, special at % per
cent off regular price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
WAS EQUAL TO a SILVER MINE.
Fighters Pay Tribute In the Mayors
Court Yesterday.

As the result of three or four high
toned smuggling matches in coored cir
Giles, the police court yesterday morn
ing was darkened with black cloud of
witnesses and principals. The session
continued for two hours, with the re-
suit that the bottom OF the city exche-
quer was silver plated with dollars
when the game was called for lack of
material.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Umbrella Special

An Umbrella Bargain about so
in the lot. Some are 26 inch, some
are % inch, they are made of good
quality, Gloria silk, regular price
1925, special at CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Walking Skirt Specials.

Here is an assorted lot of Wo-
mems Walking Skirts. These
skirts are of the most approved
materials. The hang, the fit, the
finish are just as you would wish
them. You may choose from them
while thse last at J off regular
price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
is BRINGING THREE QUARTERS.
Americus Buyers Still Pay That Price
For Cotton.

For Cotton.
While the rapid advance in the price
of cotton seems to have been checked
for time, the staple still brings
good value way up near the ten cent
notch. Americus buyers continue to
offer 81 cents for fine cotton, although
sales are few and far between even at
this fancy figure. There was little do
ing in the market here yesterday. Fu-
lures closed steady, with March quot
ed at 81 and May at 8 SO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
VALUABLE GOODS ATLowPRIcE
A Special Sale of Some Nice Articles
is Offered.

| have on hand at the corner of Cot
ton Avenue and Forsyth street some
valuables article which will be sold at
o"ce at bargain prices: One Schubert
piano with mandolin attachment; one
organ; one parlor suit; one bedstead
one wash stand; one hall rack; one
soda fount; one cooking stove; one
large counter mirror; 3 wardrobes; 3
heaters; 2 dressers; 3 sofas; 10 chairs:
4 rockers; picture frames and framed
pictures. NJ. J. PATTERSON.
108 Forsyth Street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Ladies Underwear Special.

Ladies' fine Jersey Ribbed
Union Suits "Oneita" Buttoned
across front regular price 65c, spe-
cial this week at soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
HERALD QUITS THE STRUGGLE.
Outfit of Americus Paper Offered Fo
Sale.

Outfit of Americus Paper Offered For
Sale.
With its last issue, the Americas
Herald announces for sale its outfit of
press and material and, it seems, gives
up the struggle for existence. The
Herald was established here some ten
years ago as an afternoon daily but.
finding the daily field thoroughly COW
cred the paper, under the manage
ment of Editor W. T. Christopher.
was changed to a weekly several
months ago. Editor Christopher an.
nounces the outfit for sale now and, it
is understood, will engaged in other
business. And thus another Ameri-
Gus paper is added to the list of those
that have gone before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Stocking Special.

One lot about 3 dozen Ladies'
fine wool Cashmere Stockings, fast
black, regular price soc, special to
close at SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qainine Tablets
d Gals 1 bo9. s5o G%A,vv on
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Towel Special.

One lot about 30 dozen fine large
size Linen Huck Towels extra
heavy grade and cheap $500 doz-
en- to make this a rousing leader for
this week, We'll place the entire lot
at ONLY 10 cents each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
OCCASION OF GREAT INTEREST
viii Be the Address of Judge Speer
at Chautauqua.

AS one of the attractions for the
Chautauqua assembly to be held in
Albany the latter part of April the com
mlttee has secured Judge Emory Speer.
The people of Albany have been trying
for several years to secure Judge
Speer as one of their assembly attrac-
tions, but this is the first of their eff
forts that has succeeded. The Judge
is very brilliant and eloquent man
and will prove drawing card for the
Chautauqua. A teachers institute
will, as heretofore, be conducted the
same week. Professor E. G. Branson
will be in charge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
/ VIII Buy Your Iron.

/ want at once, several carloads old
iron. Will pay highest price in cash
Call or write me at Americas.
10 & W I'm. AARON COHEN,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

Competent Judges say Lord York sc
cigar is the best. We sell the leading
brands. Rembert's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
STORAGE DEPOT NOW BUILDING.
Large Structure Being Erected On
S. A l.. Tracks.

A large frame building, to be used
as grain storage depot, is being built
out on the Seaboard tracks near the
e. r. Johnson grist mills. The build.
ing will be a substantial structure
with a storage capacity of several
thousand bushels grain. 1t is being
erected by Mr.. Johnson in connection
with his large milling interests here,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
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
Game Here,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
PettiCOatS Specials.

Heavy black and two-tone TAT
feta silk Petticoats with deep ac-
cordian plated ruffle value $3.50,
special at $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
Richmond, Virginia.
LAUNCHES IN BUSINESS HERE.
Another Furniture Store viii Be
Opened Here.

Mr.. D. l. Collins, a merchant of
Sandersville, has decided to locate in
Americas and will engage in business
here. He has secured the large store
on Lamar street, recently occupied by
B, H. Mayo, and will engage in the
furniture business Mr.. Collins is
greatly pleased with Amerlcus, and
this satisfaction will be enhanced If he
can find We can't dwelling house into
which to remove his family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

''FIoradora," Academy of Music,
Macon, Ga, Saturday night Feb. 28th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder, It cures Ohilblain, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore. Aching, Damp feet. at
all druggists and shoe storeF, 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

One Day Gold Cure, loo. Rembert's
Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-25

Worth 800. to you to cure child
or adult Wv" 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, 1903-02-25
Silk Special.

% piece1 Taffetine Silk in all the
leading shades also black and white
% inches, this is a splendid silk
for lining and worth soc yard, spe-
cial for this week at SOC.