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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
CAN'T UNDERSTAND /.
THE DEFICIENCY.
Difference in Tax Returns
Discussed.
THE COUNCIL TO INVESTIGATE.
Returns of Real Estate About the
Same as Last Year-No Deprecia-
ton in Values So Says Member of
Board of Assessors.

That Estimated" deficiency of one
hundred thousand dollars in taxable
values in Americas, as given out by
an official, is causing very animated
discussion, particularly as it ia init
mated that the tax rate may also be
Largely increased.
And the people are wondering why
in (Roch) ell this raise is even con-
templated.
They cannot figure out how there
should be any deficiency; and why,
with $12, 900 or $13, 900 tax paid by the
saloons, 1t will be necessary to put
Americus in the Rochelle class.
One of the city assessors, discussing
the matter yesterday, said there was
no decrease at all IN realty values; that
in all cases where property was not
given in at the same valuation as last
year, the figures were increased rath-
er than decreased.
And this increase was made in
great many instances, too.
There were scores and dozens of
houses built here this year; property
improved, more people have come here
with property and money. Why, then,
the decrease in values?
The city only owes the small sum of
s., 500 borrowed money, and that debt
is not onerous
City Clerk Hawkes. has not yet made
u p.the comparative statement as to
property returns this year and last,
pending the settlement of arbitrations,
but he expresses the opinion that the
shortage in the returns this year will
be considerable.
The city council meets tonight and
may or may not assess the tax rate for
the current year, pending the concIu-
sion of arbitrated cases where proper
ty owners mede protest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
The Genuine VS.. Counterfeits,

The genuine is always better than a
counterfeit, but the truth of this state
ment is never more forcibly realized o.
more thoroughly appreciated that when
you compare the genuine DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve with the many coun-
terfeits and worthless substitutes that
are on the market. w. s. Ledbetter,
of Shreveport, La. says: "After using
numerous other remedies without bone
ht, one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cured me-" For blind, bleeding
itching and protruding piles no remedy
is equal 70 Dewitt Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by w. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
BELIEVES IN TIMEs.REcoRDER
AS Excellent Medium for Reaching
PeopIe.

AS Excellent Medium for Reaching
People.
There are several thousand people
in Americus who regard the Times Re-
corder as an excellent advertising me-
dunn, as evidenced by the fact that
many haYe thus pinned their faith to
it for score of years and ale ''still
everlastlngly at it,"
But the testimony of one patron in
particular, given yesterday, is worthy
of mention.
Ten days ago he inserted small ad-
vertisement in the Times Recorder e
local columns, and sat down to await
results. Yesterday he mailed the fol-
lowing letter:
Americus, Ga. Sept. 24.-TImes Re-
corder: For the sake of relieving me
of reading the numerous applications
in response to my advertisement with
you, request that you discontinue the
Same OF once.
I" have had more applicants than I
could possibly accommodate, and
haven't had time to read more than
half the letters. I request that you
make me figures on column adver-
tiseme mt fer the season"
The enlarged space desired is for
another line of business.
Tue receipt of such "a letter from a
prominent business man is, in itself,
gratifying. 1t Is proof positive, if
proof were needed, that the Times Re-
corder is a most excellent advertising
medium.
And this gentleman, like cores ef
Others whose advertisements are found
only in it's pages, is astrong convert to
this opinion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
AMERICUS PEOPLE
AND VISITORS.
Those Who Come and Leave
Daily.
AMERlcus a MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of a Friend
MAY Be Found Below In the Long
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Game Here,

Large assortment of school bags and
lunch baskets at M. s. Holidays. cor.
ner Jackson and Lamar streets.
Col. r M. Mixop, of Augusta, was
In the city yesterday on business.
Prof. L. D Lockhart went down to
Leesburg yesterday on business.
Mr.. j. Lee Watson. of Fort Valley,
was in the city yesterday morning.
Mr.. B. M. Thomas. of Atlanta, was a
guest of the Hotel Windsor yesterday.
Mr.. G. A Greenfield came up from
Doerun Friday and spent the day in
the city.
Mr.. G s. Allen was here from Mon
ticello yesterday, coming down on
business.
Miss Lucille Whitehurst left yester-
day for New York, to be gone for sew
eral weeks,
Rev. j. M. Lester, pastor of the
Oglethorpe circuit, was visitor to the
city yesterday.
Mrs. Alice Griffin Cobb, of Ogle-
thorpe, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Sullivan.
Mr.. r. E. Allison left yesterday for
an extended business tour of the South
ern and Western States.
Mrs. j. NJ. Wilkes and children, who
have been summering at Gainesville,
arrived at home last night.
Miss Brownie Carter is the guest of
Mrs. j. w. Ford and Miss Sebie
Wooten on Church street.
Miss Eva Harrison has returned
home after an extended visit to rela-
tives in Virginia and Tennessee.
Mr.. Jos. e. johnson was promi-
nent representative of the Gate City
having business here yesterday.
Miss Halle Allen has returned from
Sumter, where she has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. K. M. Mcdonald.
Mr.. William L. Lott, of Columbus,
manager of the Penn Mutual for this
section, was in the city yesterday.
j. A. Ansley, Jr., returned from
Fort Gaines yesterday, where he has
been for several days on official bust
ness.
Mrs. r, M. Allison returned to her
home in SmIthville yesterday, after a
visit of few days to Mr.. and Mrs. r.
E Allison.
Mr.. T. Marvin Ever EFT has returned
from business trip to Thomasville,
where he went recently on insurance
business.
Miss Lille Glover is at home after
pleasant summer tour of the North
Carolina mountains, and her friends
are delighted that abe has returned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
a Boys Wild Ride For Life.

With family around expecting him to
die, and son riding for life IS miles, to
get DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Gold, W. Fl.
Brown of Leesville, Ind. endured DEATHS
agonies from asthma; but this wonder
derful medicine gave instant relief and
soon cured him. He writes: ST now
sleep soundly every night" Like mar
velous cures of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and
Grip prove it's matchless merit for all
Lung and Throat troubles. Guaran-
teed bottles SOC and $1O0. Trial bot
ties free at the Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
what's Life?

To the last analysis nobody nos,
but we do know what it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly. pain
results. Irregular living means de.
raugement of the organs, resulting in
Constipation, Headache and Liver trou-
BILE. DR.. Kings New Life Pills quick
ly re-adjusts this. It's gentle, yet
thorough. Only 25c at the Eldridge
drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
RESIGNED PLACE AS TEACHER
Valued Member of Faculty viii Take
Rest.

Valued Member of Faculty Will Take
Rest.
At the meeting of the Board of Edu
cation last night the resignation of
Miss Carrie Shropshire as a member of
the faculty of Furlow School was read
and, after consideration and express
sions of regret upon the part of the
members of the board, accepted. Miss
Shropshire is still in North Carolina,
where she has been staying some, time
for her health, which at present is such
as to preclude the resumption of her
duties in the schoolroom. The Board of
Education in.accepting the resignation
of Miss Shropshire, expressed hope
that after years rest she might be
able to resume her duties, and she
may, therefore, be an applicant for
reelection in June next. Miss Shrop-
shire has for many years been teach
er IN the city schools and has ever rem
dered faithful and satisfactory service,
and her hundreds of friends hope for
her early restoration to perfect health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
Special Notice.

The fire at Leslie destroyed our en-
tire business there, the same was not
covered by insurance, which loss falls
heavily on us, and especially at the
debt paying season. Therefore, if you
are due us anything on account or
notes we ask you to make settlement,
for. those we owe want us to meet our
obligations, and we ask you to meet
yours. CHAMBLIss WAREHOUSE Co.
"a DIT W.T..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
fIaYQ[ing Extracts.

Nothing is more essential to good
cooking than pure davoring ex-
tracts. Our favoring extracts are
the purest that can be made, and
you will also find it economy, for
it takes only about half the quantity
that require of the ordinary kind
handled by the grocery stores, and
the flavor is that of the purest fru it.
We have Lemon, Vanilla, Banana,
Strawberry and Pineapple. Price
Csc for a large bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

Nasal catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is
agreeabIy aromatic. It is received
through the nostrils. cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffuses
itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis.
eased membrane should not be used.
Cream Balm is recognized as specific.
Price so cents at druggists or by mail.
A cold IN the head Immediately disap-
pers when Cream Balm is used. Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
TO KILL THE DANDRuFF GERM.
Ts the Only Possible Way OF Having
An Effective Cure.

rs the Only Possible Way OF Having
An Effective Cure.
If you see a woman or a man with lux
uriant glossy hair, you may be sure nei-
Their has dandruff to amount to anything.
In nearly every case where women and
men have thin brittle hair, they owe 1t
to dandruff. There are hundreds of prep
arations that "claim' to cure dandruff,
but not one but Newbro's Herpicide tells
you that dandruff is the result of germ
burrowing into the scalp, and that per-
manent cure of dandruff and it's conse-
quent falling and badness, can only be
had by killing the germ; and there is no
other preparation that will destroy that
germ but Newbro's Herpicide. Destroy
the cause, and you remove the effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
DODsON'S PHARMACY, Special Agency
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
For Prescriptions.

We are as CAREFUL that our prices
are low and reasonable as we are
to use only the purest and best of
materials, and that they are com
pounded in the most scientific man
ner. We point to our past record
of filling prescriptions with pride.
Messenger sent to your
home for the prescription
and medicine returned
promptly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
BOARD TO APPEAL THE CASE.

Supreme Court to Determine School
Issue.
The litigation growing out of the
book-rental fight in the courts here is
not yet ended. A majority of members
of the Board of Education, not satisfied
withthe recent decision of Judge Lit
tleiohn, decided last night to appeal
the book.rental case to the supreme
court for final adjudication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
Notice of Application for License to
Retail Liquor.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned Will, at it's regular meeting
to be held on Friday, September 25th.
1903, apply to the Mayor and City
Council of Americas for license to
sell at retail in the store room situated
on west side Cotton Avenue in the city
of Americus, and designated as No.
217, alcoholic, spirituous, malt, vinous
and other intoxicating liquors, includ-
ing beer, for a period of one year,
commencing September Doth.
1856 s. l.. Stills & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
Oh /! My Head. -

When did you say it last9 There
is no need of you having to say it,
Dodson's Headache Salts is quick
sure and pleasant cure. Price 1Oc
and 25c bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
$500 For a 12-GaIIon
CarbOy Of Harris Lithia Water.
Now is the time te plant.

and we will allow you a liberal al
lowance for return of carboy. This
is the best way to buy the best
Lithia water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

The floor walker doesn't say to the
the clerk at the glove counter, ''Qnit
your kiddingi"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
EOLEYSIIONEY AN6rAR
Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

MYSTIC CURE" for RHEUMA-
TISM and Neuralgia radically cures
in to3 days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 70 ccntst
Sold by E. j. Eldrldge druggis,
Americus. Ga. 8
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
EYSKIDNEYCURE
: Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right

Restless, uneasy children often be-
come SO from indulgence in eating be-
tween meals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

The best Tonic Laxative, known to-
day is Cascara Quinine.
REMBERT's DRUGSTORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

Mr.. Brown Says: 'About a year
ago 1 had neuralgia in my head so bad
that could hardly see. My heart fiut |
tered in such an alarming way and
throbbed at night so that / often
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

There were two of each. kind in the
ark, unless you are going to count
calves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
BARELY ESCAPED A ROASTING.
Negro Woman Catches Fire From the
Stove.

A negro woman living on the Nc
Kellar plantation narrowly escaped q
horrible fate yesterday, while busy at
her cook stove. Her clothing became
lgnited and she was severely burned
about the body ere assistance was rem
dered. Her injuries, however, will not
prove fatal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

q a - III @ RIA.
Bears the 1Iha Kind You Have Always Bou
''sa Z &(A zztszsI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
DodsOn's Pharmacy.
Meet Me al Dodson's."
You Need a
DiSinfeCtant

in all your bed rooms at this sea-
son of the year to contract and
neutralize all gases, to purify the
atmosphere and prevent fever. We
recommend Solution of Fire Chic
ride. it is oderless, sure and non
poisonous.
Price 40c full quart bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25

g Ia - Ia ~ Xxx n Ia.
Bears the A The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sf Ne>NAZzzSu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-25
Edward S. Brown
Had Heart Disease.
sn Penn Avenue Pittsburs, Pa, August 20 1908.

thought my last hour bad come. After
taking Paine's Celery Compound was
entirely cured. / have earnestly re-
commended it ito all my friends"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
FLOOD WRECKS HOMES
IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY.
Water Rises at the Rate Of Two Inches Hour Creve
Coeur Lake Covering the Lowlands With Raging
Torrent That Destroys Houses and Crops
Valued at $780, OO0-Negro Loses His
Life Trying to Save Cattle.
MANY DARING REscUEs ARE MADE IN SUBMERGED DISTRICT

houses are not an uncommon sight near
ST. Charles on the St Louis County side
Of the river.
Rescuers were working all day yesterday
In the vicinity Of Bonfils. Probably hun
drer persons were taken from places OF
danger. The ferryboat Gage. owned by the
ST. Louis, St. Charles and Western. has
been busy for several days assisting those
in distress.
1t is said that a negro preacher named
Fortune was drowned Thursday afternoon.
He got his family out Of their cabin to a
safe place and went back after COW. He
got caught in a current and has not been
seen since.
It was reported at Creve Occur Lake yes
terday that four persons had been drowned
near the southern end Of the lake: Joseph
Rino circulated the story on the authority
OF a woman refugee, whose name he did
not remember. The report could not be
verified.
Captain Roberts. in charge Of the steam
launch Oracle, that was running on the
lake all day. was certain that there had
been no fatalities. Farmers at Studt Park,
who had been busy for the preceding twen-
ty-four hours rescuing people and stock.
also disbelieved the story.
REFUGEES SEEK SHELTER
ON COUNTY ROAD.
Marine avenue, the county road running
from near the Transit terminus to the foSt
of the BLUFFS, presented weird appearance
yesterday. AT least 100 refugees, together
with the stock and furniture they had
saved, we're ranged along the thoroughfare
in a promiscuous manner. The hogs were
all tied and made a terrific noise. Most of
the refugees were renters, and all they had
was represented in their crops.
A large number Of farmers and their
families, in what Is known as Hog Hollow.
were rescued Friday night and yesterday
morning Ed Eberwein. his wife and three
children were taken from the second story
of their home The break in the Greer
levee caused the water to rush into the
bottoms with such force that the residents
were caught before they realized their dan
ger.
Other families rescued were those of BIZ
Buttricks, Gus Reising. Mrs. Fannie Brown
and Dick jackson. The work of rescue was
in charge of Captain Smith. veteran fish
erman, who lives on Catfish Island in the
Missouri River.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

During the last thirty-six hours the water
in Creve Occur Lake and the vast inland
sea between its normal western bank ana
the eastern bank of the Missouri River has
risen at the rate Of inches an hour.
Five thousand acres of rich farm land.
with crops in an advanced state OF cuitiVa-
ton are under six feet Of water. AT least
$50 families are homeless. about fifty fam-
lilies are in destitute circumstances, and the
damage, estimated Friday at se5o,oos, will
now. it is thought, amount to nearly haif
million dollars.
Rescuing work has gone on steadily until
there are but few people left in the place
One man. a negro named Jackson. who
owns farm worth $4,000. absolutely re-
fused to leave his house. Yesterday morn
ing he was copped up N the second s.ofy
Of the place, but still refused to leave.
The Valley Hotel, at the northern end Of
Creye Occur Lake, Is now submerged TO
depth of six feet. Several boating parties
rowed to the hotel yesterday afternoon 1or
refreshments. K. ]. Campian, the bar
tender. built an elevated platform, put on
rubber boots. and stuck to his post.
ICE WAREHOUSES ARE IN DANGER
The hotel at Studt Park. at the southern
end of the lake. is also submerged. The
first floor has been abandoned.
The warehouses of the Creve Occur lee
Company on the western bank of the lake
may be destroyed. Both of them were half
covered with water. while the third. in
course of construction, has entirely dis
appeared. The management has stored is
live stock in the lofts Of the barns.
Tops of trees on the west bank are bare
" visible. The water is filed with floating
debris. on which chickens snakes and small
animals Of various kinds are perched.
Charles Goodfellow. assistant superin-
tendent OF the ST. Louis. St. Charles and
Western Railroad Company. running from
Wellston TO St Charles. says that floating
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Jurist Declares 1t Is Better to Pre-
vent Wrongdoing Than Pun
ish Afterwards.
CITES PENDING ST. LOUIS CASE.
Banquet at Mercantile Club Closes
Annual Session of the
Missouri Bar Asso-
citation.

In defending injunction as a remedy. be-
fore the Missouri Bar Association yester
day. Justice David ]. Brewer of the United
States Supreme Court. took occasion to re-
fer to the suit which the city of st. Louis
and the State of Missouri are prosecuting TO
restrain the city of Chicago from divertinG
its sewage into the Mississippi River and
polfuting the waterse of the stream.
Justice Brewer said that IL 1t could be
shown that the sewage which is turned in
to the Mississippi. through the Illinois
River, carried disease germs and matter
injurious to the health of the citizens Of
st. Louis. wrong was being committed
and that the city Of st. Louis was war;
ranted in bringing the extraordinary rene
dy Of Injunction to stop the further perpe-
tration Of the wrong.
Justice Brewer further said that II this
state Of affairs existed, the wrong was ap-
parent and that equity and right had a
remedy. The inference to be drawn from
his observations was that the remedy
would still lie and should be enforced ne
matter to what inconvenience or expense
the city of Chicago should be put to abats
the wrong
Justice Brewer upheld and commended
the action of Judge Adams in enjoin!ng
officers of the Association Of Railway
Trainmen from ordering strike on the
Wabash Railroad. and said 1t was better
to prevent the violation OF the peoples
, right by Injunction than to punish the
wrong by criminal proceeding after the
wrong had been committed. adding that It
were better to err in this direction than
to refuse the remedy when needed.
The subject of Justice Brewers address
was THE Triumph of Right" He traced
the growth of Jurisprudence from the bar
barous times when might was right down
to the present time when equity and Justice
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

lar service to Kansas City and .affording
an outlet to other roads cut off by the
floods. had its tracks washed out at Wears
Creek just west of jefferson City. for q
few hours. and declined to handle trains
for any other roads.
Missouri Pacific train No. /. due to leave
Union Station at 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, did not leave until Sis p. m. on account
of the washout at Wears Creek. a con-
struction train was sent out ahead. loaded
with piles and a pile-driver. to repair the
damage and to strengthen the track. This
was accomplished. and train No. l succeed
ed in getting by on its way to Kansas City;
The Missouri Pacific departed last night
for the west on time. with clear track to
Grand Avenue Station. in Kansas City. Mis-
souri, Pacific No. 2. due to arrive in ST.
Louis from Kansas City at SOL o. m. did
not arrive until l a. m. this morning. No.
T. due at 16.05, did not arrive until O'clock
this morning. both being detained by the
damage to the tracks near Jefferson City.
The Santa Fe the NJ. K & T. and the C.
& A. are using the repaired tracks of the
Missouri Pacific. The Wabash Is running
trains no farther than, Moberly and the st.
Louis, Kansas and Colorado road are oper-
ating none at all. E~lE
The Frisco Is operating with little delay,