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The sun., 1903-04-05
OLD NAG SWINDLE STILL GOES
A RELIC or IS YEARS AGO THAT
HAS TURNED UP HERE AGAIN.

The Rich widow with Horses 70 Sell. the
Tender. Hearted 0tablemAn. the same
Old Avaricious Dealer and CONNER.
cisi vicim-How the Game 10 Worked.
1T isn't 90 hard to understand why gold
bricks, sawdust and greengoods are stu
being sold In the good old-fashioned way,
deepite the great amount Of advertising
these swindles have had said a WELL
known horseman. but what cannot under
stand is how men can still be done In horse
deals, when newspapers, funny magazines
and even fiction for the last twenty years
ha We been devoted to showing up the
methods by which the eullible are roped
In by swindling horse dealers.
A friend Of mine was done In . morse
deal the other day by trick which was very
popular twenty-five years ago, but which
! haven't heard OF as being tried In this
city for fifteen years at least. That 1t u
being worked. and probably with great
deal Of success. is indicated by the fact
that shortly after my friend was caught
another dealer tried the same trick n
The present generation probably hasn't
heard OF this old trick. so III Just tell the
experience of my friend. He wanted a
as much as Si25 for the right animal. He
hasn't owned many horses. but IL still
fair Judge Of an animal when he res. one.
I don't know how he fell In with the no rse
swlndler whom he did deal with finally I.
but that doesn't matter, The fellowe
stables are In Twenty eighth street and he
is supposed to be doing a reputable business:
Now, Mr., Jones, he said TO my friend
when Jones had stated his business, ! have
the very thing that you want, but ! can't
sell 1t to you without hrst telling the owner
all about you and what you intend to use
You SEE he won't on. this horse 10
one Of ave that belong 70 Q wealthy widow
who b going abroad for several years.
The animals are all sort OF pets OF hers
and she would rather sell them 70 . man
who would treat them well for half Of what
they are worth than let them get into bad
hands
sound as a dollar. Il was the very thing
my friend wanted, and he offered his Limit
at once. The dealer was quite sure the
deal could be made at ei3s, and said he
would give the rich widow my friend 9
assurance that the animal would be used
for q light road wagon only and would
always have the best Of care. He was
TO call the next day with the money and
get the animal, providing, OF course, the
rich widow didn't tnterposs any objeo-
We'll, q my friend was leaving the
stable o nice looking man came up to him.
said be had seen him looking at . horse
and asked him II hs meant 70 buy. The
animal. -.
The sun., 1903-04-05
HARVARD'S "MED FAC" MYTH
IT rs BLAMED FOR ALL MISCHIEF
DONE ny TIE STUDENTS.

When John Harvard Gets . Red Coat Or
the Old Cannon h Fired at Mid.
night. or q skeleton bangles From
the Flagstaff. the "Med Fac" 10
Accused Yet Il Does Not Exist.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. April Ask Har-
ward man about the famous Med Fac :
society and he will smile and tell you he
knows nothing about II. That will be the
truth No college man here knows any
thing about such an organization, because
u does not in reality exist.
Yet for years, whenever one student or
party Of students have INDUCED In
mischief which is a little more serious
than the usual pranks, the act has been laid
to this mysterious society, the test Of men,
bership in which has always been said to
be the carrying out Of some outrageous
and daring act Of vandalism by the candi-
date Members Of the faculty know that
thus society does not exist. but the theory
Of the Med Fac. comes In conveniently
when some outrageous deed has been per-
petrated by a student.
How long has this Med Fac existed?'
Harvard professor was asked the other
day
1T never existed, was the reply, except
IN the newspapers, and In conversation
among students. have heard the name
ever since first came to Cambridge as q
freshman. That was years ago and guess
the name was mentioned just as long q
urne previous to that year. No man who
sstudying at this college you'd be a MEM
Der OF such an organization. the purpose OF
which has been said to be to deface and
Destroy property. valued principally for lite
associations
Old graduates who can remember back
Tor upward Of half q century will tell you
mat there was a Med Fac" when they were
Students. yet none Of them ever knew
positively that the society really existed,
nor can they tell the name Of single person
VINO was even suspected OF being member.
10 describe the many orlm.s lad at the
ep.r OF this supposed oskani1Asion would
"a BOOK or generous Proportions.
Whenever the statue Of John Harvard is
painted a bright crimson or the old Revo-
.utionary cannon on Cambridge Common
!uet above Harvard Square is discharged
~ the dead of night. or grinning skeleton
suspended from the Flagstaff on the same
Sreen. the report goes the round OF the COL
sse that the Med Fac is at work again.
'Nhting the statue OF John Harvard was
Snce favorite pastime with the students,
w Tor the past two years this has not been
coe because Of the severe punishment
The sun., 1903-04-05

We'll, springs come at last, yawned the
village storekeeper.
Uncle Bill yawned too, and stretched
- got out over an empty soap box.
t., -,s.. i1.ew somethin' thet wuz good
t,r that spring tired feelin'.' drawled the
sorekeePer, , .u
DO YEP Uncle Bill lit his pipe. Why.
know tn best thing in tn world fur It.
Twon't work jest yet, but little later when
,b' trees are all in bloom an tn frost 9
ali outer tn ground an the birds are
s.,itterip' round-then it's tn finest thing
there ia fur that tired feelin'.
~ want { fill yer baccy pouch an take
xer pipe an lot uf matches an then go
out Eth biggest tree y can find. Take
yer coat of an roll II up fur piller fur yer
head. Then light, yer pipe an stretch
out on yer back an puff
.Th' caterpillaIs an ants may bother ye
some IN tn beginnin but ye soon get used
20 ttet an don't mind. Sometimes bee
NAV get little obsteporus. but II ye Jist
keep puffin' at yer corncob--
What on earth. Bill!' interrupted the
s,orekeeper. How in tarnation's all thet
s.goin' { cure tn tired feelin'?'
sCure itY- asked Uncle Bill in amaze
nent. 'Cure it, thought y wanted
4 know wnat wuz good fur it. What in
III name of Andrew jackson would any
one want Z cure it for?'
The sun., 1903-04-05

II IVES due 70 Homo Venus vapor Baths
or to DR.. Skinby's Obesity Cure he is un-
abba to say, - he took them both at the same
timS. Rather than rob either Of the credit
he magnanimously ascribed II TO both.
The last few years OF his life were un-
eventful Mr.. Tryum lived simply on Burst,
more nourishing than beef and on Liquid
Oatifoam, the food that made Samson
strong before Delilah broke the bottle.
It was for his daily supply Of these that Mr.
Tryum was waiting when the grocery
wagon broke down.
After waiting about an hour he became
hungry and began to rummage In the ice
box He found nothing but a porterhouse
steak and q cold leg OF lamb which he had
intended TO send his invalid daughter
Almost famished. he ate these but the little
nourishment that they afforded in COM
parison with his usual hearty meal was not
sufficient. He passed away Just as the
mended grocery wagon ratified up the
roadway.
OF the works Of Byum N. Tryum nothing
need be said His writings are known
wherever newspapers and magazines are
read. As to the man himself, his actions
speak louder than could the words Of any
other. His whole life was one grand testi-
monial.
The sun., 1903-04-05
DIDN'T MIND BLACK FLIES.
But Brush Away That Durned Nee. Said the
Guide About the Burning Glass's Sting.

But Brush Away That Durned nee, Said the
Guide About the Burning Glass's Sting.
A guide in the Maine woods was Dragging
the other day about his indifference to the
attacks Of the black flies, from which those
in his party were suffering greatly. A
90 bet was made that he couldn't let the
aies settle for five minutes on his bare back.
The guide stripped, and the insects came
In good numbers and began to bite. He
did not vince. Then one Of the party got
behind him, took burning glass out Of
his pocket, and. the sun being out. focused
II on the guides shoulder. The guide
squirmed and whegied. He stood II for
come seconds. then he blurted out:
but brush away that burned besl'
He won the bet.
The sun., 1903-04-05
MARYLANDs NEGRO VOTE.
Recent Omcial Figures Regarting Colored
Men and Their Ballots.

Meu anu 0ouvtss
The addition since the last Presidential
election Of Virginia, Alabama and North
Carolina to the number OF Southern States
which have adopted disfranchising election
laws practically does away with the colored
vote in all the State Of the South In which
colored men are most numerous for the
Presidential election OF 1904. Put In sew
erI Of the border States and In the three
middle West States, which are on the Ohio
Illinois, Ohio and Indiana colored voters
are numerous enough to he factor IN the
voting population.
The stat . ment hes been n1hde that coloreo
men as a ule don't vote eacpt in mse gre
numbers. as compared with the colored
population. They . ~ said to be migratory,
Indifferent to the Election-Rw regulations
as to residence. H. different TO the issues
involved in an ordinary election ano EN-
practicable that they could he d,pehded
upon to vote solidly In an ele ction:
In New York the colored population ~
definitely known by the census and by
Roard OF Health records, but there Y no
separate registry OF coiored voters kept,
Such Is the rule in most States. hut In ono
in which colored men are numerous the
white and black voters are separated In
'"T This In Is Maryland. from which recent
tend to show chat the statement that oo.ored
men don't vote is fallacy. BY the Federal
census there were returned oo,oo4 male
colored inhab,tants Of Maryland over the
aee Of 81. In the election Of last yoar.
which was Of no oversize dowing importance. I.
81 ,s7S colored voters were registered.
This 10 Q very large proportion ana II Y
nota BILE that the number OF unregistered
colored voten was relatively much larger
in the city OF Baltimore than In the country
djstricts. In Raltimore, which has about
q thira OF the oolovd population oi Mary
land, there were e0o0 unre gistered negro
voter. In the remainder OF the state
there were only 7,soo unre egistered. . very
smrn proportion.
The sun., 1903-04-05
algus or 9pring.

wouid-be Artist-Did you get anything
for your last poem?
Ditto Poet-Yes. got many happy re-
turnst-Horpdrd Lampoon.
The sun., 1903-04-05

The young man who tries to mend tea
by swearing of. In usually only pre- parinf
for another ripping time. Princeton TIGER.
The sun., 1903-04-05

Toms Little Brother-How's the show?
Toms Big Brother-Bum.
Toms Little Brother-How's Tom?
Toms Big Brother-ue's the whole show
PennsyIpd nia Punch Boui
The sun., 1903-04-05
Far.Fetchef.

she-why do they make people pay to
bring things into this country?
He--Oh. that's a duty that's beco me q
matter OF custom. .--Coiur,bid Jester.
The sun., 1903-04-05
Was IL That Kind Of Dtll I?

found twenty dollar bill In my stocking
Christmas morning"
Have you paid it yeti"-Prineeton Tiger.
The sun., 1903-04-05
II was News TO Fan Creek


-Wcll. I'll be damned said Fall Creek
a. II read the daily paper.-CorMeA Widou.
The sun., 1903-04-05

Take care Of the pennies and after while
the dollars will take care OF you-Psnnsvl-
pania Punch Borf.
The sun., 1903-04-05

And the Ink Found the Blot ter Absorbing.
you have really made quite an impression
upon me" said the Blotter to the Ink Cornell
Wtdop.
The sun., 1903-04-05
Accommodations A

Accommodating. . 20
sailor-want TO buy parrot. lady? Ho'
Lady-Does he swear? -'sh
Ssilor-No. but II yer wants to pay er doiisy.3
more ! kin get yc one what cusses elegsnt.-- =
columbia Jester. .., .,st
The sun., 1903-04-05
InCuiSitivcness.

The trees round here they are not pink.
Their sap Ia not the best black ink.
They do not bear largo chunks OF pie:
Oh, how ! wish that knew why!
Cor nell Widov
The sun., 1903-04-05
Aght IN His Line.

Right IN His Line.
Editor In Chief-Write some Lent Jokes for
the March issue.
Editor Who Wanted to Be-That should b
your strong point Most OF yours are bor-
rowed -Pennsvirani Punch Borl.
The sun., 1903-04-05

Jinks-Yes. he died just in time to keep his
life insurance from lapsing.
Binks-By Jovei He always was lucky.
though
The sun., 1903-04-05

CodRer-You young rascal. you! II yoa
were my son I'd whale the life out OF you'll
The Young Rascal He. he! Before I'd
have you fur me old man. I'd let you :: -.
The sun., 1903-04-05
FUN or rHE COLLEGE B0Ys.
Revised PrOyerb.

n'n do at plnch--snuii K oolsmbia Jssssv.
The sun., 1903-04-05
Hard Drtnker, Indeed

Hard Drtnker, Indeed
Temperance Lady-Ah. my poor man !
fear you're hard drinker.
The Poor Man--Iard drinker? Why. mum.
it's the easiest thing l does.-Horrord Lom-
The sun., 1903-04-05
Didn't Appreciate the Honor.

Didn't Appreciate the Honor.
Early Visitor. In Fii-You say that fat
sailor is high In native politics. Why does
he 10 ok so glum?
Native. licking his lips-He has just been
elected to the Diet.-Princefon Tiger.
The sun., 1903-04-05

y know We have an early spring.'
The startled maiden said;
But surely August's dog days can't
Have sprung thus far ahead
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
old and new Way.
Hyomei the Latest Scientific Discov
cry for the Cure of Catarrh.

EfSOHtSt TIE Latest OClGnIlTlC OISCON'
cry for the Cure of Catarrh.
The discovery of Hyomei has
wrought wonderful change in the
treatment of catarrh.
Prior to three years ago the medi-
cines ordinarily employed in the cure
of this disease were nauseating drugs
and worthless tonics. To some In.
stances they benefited, but the i'm
provemeLt was not lasting.
With Hyomei you take into the air
passages of the throat and head a bal
samic air that goes to the manifest
cells, efectually killing All germs and
microbes of catarrh. IL enters the
blood with the oxygen, killing the
germs in the blood, and restores health
to the whole system. Many astonish-
ing testimonials have been received
from those who have been cured by
Hyomei.
complete outfit costs but 81 90, and
includes an inhaler, dropper and suff-
cient Hyomel for several weeks trea'-
ment.
Perhaps the strongest evidence that
can be given to doubters, is the fact
that Dodson's Pharmacy have so much
faith in Hyomei that they sell every
package under positive guarantee to
refund the money if it does not cure
Now is the time TO begin the use of
Hy omei.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
PEOPLE
AND VISITORS.
Those Who Come and Leave
Daily.
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,

Wedding invitations and visiting
cards in all the latest styles engraved
at Holidays Book Store.
J. r. HarwelI came with others from
Macon to Amerlcus yesterday en- bust
ness.
J.F. Morgan was among those who
came over from Columbus yesterday on
business
J. w. Osborne came up from Albany
yesterday among others form the Ar
tesian City.
Mr.. o. V. Lamar, of Richland, came
over to Americus yesterday upon mat
ters of business.
W. III. Hudson, of Columbus, was in
Americus yesterday morning, coming
over on business.
William Herbert, of Athens, repres
ented the Classic City in Americus
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Eugene V. Haynes, of ATLANTA,
is spending day pleasantly in Ameri-
cus, his former home.
@. M. Greer and wife, of CorInth,
are among the guests of the Hotel
Windsor, coming yesterday.
Mrs. W. D. Bailey left yesterday for
Atlanta where she Will be the guest oil
her sister, Mrs. George Windship, for
several days.
Miss Lucy Hurt, of Columbus, the
fair guest of Mrs. Thomas Harold re.
Gently, left yesterday for Eufaula upon
an extended visit.
Mrs. Hugh WiIlett, of Atlanta, is the
guest of Mrs. John B. Fielder at hel
residence on Taylor street, coming tc
attend the marriage last evening.
Large shipment of Velocipedes, Cycle
Wagons, Iron Wagons and Doll Carts,
just received at Holidays Book Store
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
COMPETENT JUDGES,
Beauty Doctors Endorse Herp,a;d

Beauty Doctors Endorse Herpicide.
Women who make a business of beau4
tifying other women come pretty near
knowing what will bring about the best
results. Here are letters from two, con-
corning Herpicide:
II can recommend Newbro's "Herpi-
eide" as it stopped my hair from falling
out; and. as a dressing it has no super
ior.
(Signed) Bertha A. Tru1linger,
"CompleXion Specialist,
'c291@ Morrison St., Portland, Ore
''After using one bottle of 'Herpicide"
my hair has stopped falling out, and my
scalp is entirely free from dandruff.
"(Signed) Grace Dodge
Beauty Doctor
'195 Sixth ST., Portland. Ore
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich,
DODSON'S PHARMACY, Special Agency
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
PASSING OF A RELIABLE FIRM
Oldest Seed House in Country Quits
Business.

Americus people who all their lives
have known "Landreth's seeds" and
bought them at the planting season,
will regret to know that this old firm,
in existence for 119 years, is out of
business. T4andreth's seeds" had be-
come household word. Every body
knew them, and the name of the house
on package of seeds was a guarantee
of the excellence of it's contents. But
Landreth's is no more. It was estab-
lished on the oil time business me tn
DDS, and it )u!d not adapt itself TO
modern methods. Is conservatism
did not fit in with the times and it had
to quit. The passing of this old house
will be regretted by tens of thousands
of friends in all parts of the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
WOmen's Stylish Coats.

All kinds of Coats, all styles of
Csats, all lengths of coats, from the
nobby short Jackets to the Raglan.
The newest coats for ladies. A
zig lot of light, tan, castor and
Ilack, coats, military shape, large
ancy buttons, satin lined, $500
falue; special this week at $40.
Ladies' stylish three quarter
length coats, strapped seams, mill
tary or self collars and small shout
der cape $3.50 special this week at
$5.98.
Exclusive novelties in ladies'
three-quarter, and full length coats
in Coverts, Kerseys, and Zibeline
effects, satin lined throughout, at
$12.5s, $500, $500 and S22. so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
The Newest Skirts.

The greatest assortment of high
class and newest style Walking
Skirts just received in black, blue,
gray and mixed effects, at So 50,
$6.12, $3.50 and $500.
A choice selection of fine Melton
Cloth tailored stitched skirts, worth
50. 25; special at $3.50.
Dress Skirts of Broad and Sharks
Cloth, Cheviots, Basket Weaves
and many novelty materials, hand
some pleated yokes and trimmings
at So. 80, $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure supplies the natural juices
of digestion and does the work of the
stomach, relaxing the nervous tension,
while the inf1amed muscles of that or
gan are allowed to rest and heal. 10.
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat and enables the stomach and diges-
tive organs to transform all food into
rich, red blood. Sold by w. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12

We have in our shelves many reme-
dies for constipatio and biliousness,
but the never-failing, common-sense
cure IS found only in Ramon's Liver
Pills and Tonic Pellets. This treat
mepS cures by relieving the cause of the
trouble; the Pink Pill arouses the liver,
while tire Tonic Pellets tone up the or
gaus and insure natural and healthy
conditions. Complete Treatment-twO
medicines-25 doses-full directions
only 25cts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
Real Estate Offerings.

Two large store houses on Cotton
Avenue
One large store house on Lamar ST.
A large number of residence house,
in various parts of the city, ranging in
value from 5000 to $4,000 Well i'm
proved farms in this and adjacent
counties ranging.in acreage from SO to
1880. All at reasonable prices and
terms. For more definite description
call on me At 5O7 Jackson Street,
Americas, Ga
J. B. FIELDER,
Real Estate Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
Misses and ChiIdren's Coats

Best choosing time of the whole
season, and prices all leaning your
way.
Misses three quarter and full
length coats in ine Kersey and
zibeline effects, from to 1fyards,
all the latest styles, from $3.50 up.
Children's long cloaks in fancy
Flannel and Eiderdown, from $1.25
up.
Infants white long clOaks in fine
Cashmere and Bedford Cord, hand
somely trimmed cape, at 81, 81 %,
S1.60, $500 and $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
SOME FOURLINERS
FOR BREAKFAST,
Little Tales Cut Short in
Hurry.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE
Happenings in The City and Suburbs
of Local Interest to BE Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee is Slowly
Cooling.

Silver skin, yellow and white multi
plier onion sets, at Hudson's drugstore.
Ten and three quarter cents is a coed
price for cotton, ard several farmers
still holding the staple are inclined to
let it go.
The cotton market skated 10 the
rear again yesterday, declining doz-
en- points, but spot cotton was strong
at 1Oa cents.
The coal wagons were kept going in
rush yesterday. It was most dis
agreeable weather and cold spell may
follow the rain.
A certain Americas swain has been
interested in two love affairs for a
whole year, and without once getting
his lines crossed.
Quite party of Americas ladies an6
gentlemen, in Savannah this week
were entertained Tuesday with a boa
ride down the river.
This session of the city court is rid
ding Americus OF a number of unde
sirable Migrants. Let the good worl
continue for some time.
Thursday 26th. has been designated
Thanksgiving Day. This gives US tw'
full weeks in which to get a turkey
More time may be needed.
Now that the primary election ha
been ordered, let's see how many pa
triotic, citizens are wiling to serv
their country as aldermen.
Judge Llttlejohn quickly disposed
of all civil business in Macon county
this week, and may finish the crimi
docket before Satur day also.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
FINE PRODUCTION is PROMISED
Popular Play is Presented BY Fine
Company.

At the opera house next Wednesday
night the attraction will be Sullivan,
Harris & Woods fine production of
Theodore Kremer's successful play
''The Fatal Wedding" Tnis play has
scored such an enormous hit through
out the country that is fame its we'll
known to local theatre goers. The
play will be presented with the same
scenic splendor which marked Its
presentation in New York City.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
SUFFERS a STROKE PARALYSIS

Americas Physician is in Serious Con-
dition.
The condition of DR.. George HORNE,
who has been in i'll health for some
time, was rendered more serious yes
terday by what is supposed to have
been stroke of paralysis, affecting his
speech to some extent and likewise hit
right side. During the day he appear
ed to improve slightly and last night
was resting more easily. He is ex'
tremely i'll, however, his condition al
present being such as TO cause his fam
lily and friends great uneasiness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
Outing Garments.

Ladies Outing Gowns. Nice
quality striped outing, full length
and width, tucked yoke, deep col
lars, size IA to 49, 49c, others up
to ST. 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-12
A Runaway Bicvcle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors ard remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salye
cured. It's Just as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c.
at the Eldridge drugstores.