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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
MUST co AFTER 1T.

"The young man who waits for
to turn up will never
amount to much.
eff he will quit doing and look ten
feet away from his nose he will find
jobs a-plenty.
''For the honest, energetic young
man there is always chance to work.
GA humble job is better than no job
at all. The most mental and remunera-
tive task is preferable to the disgrace
full habit of loafng.
"Take the humble job, attend to its
duties like man, and it will bring
you something better.
eff you can't get what you want,
take what you can get, and be proud
of the chance to be busy in an honor
able way.
Twenty years ago young man took
job in hotel at ten dollars a week.
Not long since an old friend, upon
asking him how he was getting along,
received this reply;
" First rate! I have just been ask
ed to take the presidency of the
railroad
'Dont be ashamed of a small job
Take it, put your best energies init
it, and it will become the stepping
stone of something higher.
''But work-at anything that Offers
itself rather than to be holding down
that chair. You will never succeed
along that line.
''That All things come to those VIII,
wait, is dangerous doctrine. 1t is
lie! SUCCESS NEVER COMES T(
HIM WHO WATTS.
''You must wake up and go on
after success, and run it down.
Napoleon took a nap on the fell
of Wagram, but it was not until h
had started the charge which was t
pierce the Austrian centre and Civ
him the victory.
''Work!-humbly at first, if yor
have to-but work!
''That way lies to success"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08

For the benefit of those who believe
in the fatality of the number 13, we
viii state that the American quarter
must be about the most unlucky ar
ticle they can carry. On this coin
there are 10 stars, 10 letters in the
scroll that the eagle holds in his tai
Ions, 10 feathers are IN its tail, 10 par
allel lines on the shield, 10 horizontal
stripes, 10 arrow heads, also 10 letters
in the words quarter dollar yet, in
spite Of all this, quite number seem
willing to carry the ''unlucky thing
in their pockets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08

Not many years before his death
Abram S. Hewitt said fI care little for
political strife except as the good of
the community may be effected, or for
business success except as the general
welfare is in that way influenced"
This good idea for one to set be-
fore him. If more men sought to
realize it there would be less striving
for the honors of office and less eager
ness for wealth of its own sake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08

The announcement is made that
Miss Bessie, the beautiful twenty year
old daughter of Mayor Tom L.
Johnson, of Cleveland, o., will short
ly make her debut on the stage. Miss
Johnson, like her father, is said to
have original ideas. If she introduces
as many innovations on the stage as
he has in Cleveland politics, there are
some sensations ahead for theater-
goers. Savannah News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
A Great Shoe Sale.

A great triumphant bargain
march will be played i'll our store
all this week. Every note will be
a melody of values, so join the pro
cession and keep step to the music
of our low prices on shoes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
years ago:

Georgians have a special interest in
the candidacy of Congressman Bob
Davis of Florida for the governorship
OF that state. He is a native of Geor-
gia, and it was to be expected that he
would bring honor to himself as a
member of congress for eight years
past from the Second district of Flori-
da. Macon Evening News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08

A call has been issued for a meeting
of Southern clothing manufacturers to
be held IN Atlanta, May 70. 1t is I'M
derstood that the purpose of this
meeting is to form an organization for
mutual benefit and for fixing uni
formity of prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08

In New York the other day the
manager of an athletic field was ar
rested for permitting baseball game
to be played on his grounds on Sun
day. The arrest was made under a
law of 1898, which prohibited among
other games on Sunday the playing of
marbles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
Continued Clothing Sale,

1t is your good fortune that we
are going to continue our marked
down clothing sale one week longer.
This week only your choice $3.50,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
AMERICUs. Ca, APRIL 8, 1908.

A mass meeting of the citizens of
Vienna Thursday afternoon, called for
the purpose of organizing a board of
trade, resulted in the election of J. B.
Mcdonald, president, and o. M.
Heard, secretary and treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
GROCERIESMUST GO

Having purchased the Nix stock,
we shall run it off at greatly re-
reduced prices; for instance,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
About 80 percent of the cigars sold
in London are not made of tobacco.

Get a free sample of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets at all drug
stores. They are easier to take and
more pleasant in effect than pills. Then
their use is not followed by constipation
as is is often the case with pills. Regu-
lar size, Csc per box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08

The TifneS-ReCOrder Is the
Omctal Organ of Sumter County.
Omcial Organ of Webster County.
Omcia1 Organ of Railroad Commission OF
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-08
PILES PILES! PILESl

DR., Williams Indian Pile Ointment is pre
pared to cure Piles and DOES IT in short
order. Easy to apply, every box guaranteed
oOc. ana Sl.oo. All druggists or by ma1l.
WIL IL Ia, MFG Co, Cleveland, Ohioa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

The Jolo constabulary have come n
conflict with body Of insurgents In the
province Of Cavite near the Iaguna de
Ray and killed 20 o. them during a sharp
engagement. The constabulary had one
man killed duving the tight.
According 10 reliable reports from
Monastir. thousands OF Bulgariens In
that vllayet are confronted with FAM
inc in addition to Turkish persecution.
An Austrian steamer Was blown mp
In the Black sea and 30 persons killed.
Macedonian reyolutionists arc declared
responsible.
The sultan OF Turkey. in an address
TO the heads of religious communities. de-
clares that all his desire Is fer the vel
fare OF his people. without distlr ion in
regard 10 either race or religion.
The report Of general uprising in
northern Macedonia Is denied both in
official and revolutionary circles At
Sofia
President Palma. on behalf OF the
Cuban Agrarian league. sent mes
sage to President Roosevelt express
ing belief that reciprocity will b.
approved.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
Man Arrested Charged With Having
Threatened To XIII President
During Parade.

Syracuse, y. ". Sept. s.-John Mil
Ter. a German. was arrested 1T his
home and is charged with having
threatened 10 shoot the president dur
ing his stay in this city. Sunday even
ing the police learned that a man
named Miller living in the southwest
ern part Of the city, had said that he
would shoot the president while the
letter carriers parade was being re-
viewed. They could find no trace OF
the man until four o'clock. Monday
afternoon. when he was placed under
arrest. He denies that he made threats
against the presidents lie. and claims
a woman from whom the police Aarned
Of ii is lying. When questioned at po-
lice headquarters he was unable tc
give clear explanation If his where
abouts since six o'clock Sunday morn
ing. He is held pending a moro thor
ough investigation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
SEC'Y MOODY MAY RESIGN.
His Health II None of the Best, and
There IL Said to Have Been
Some Friction.

Washington. Sept s-A statement is
current in ofiicialdom. coming from an
apparently authoritative source, that
Mr.. Moody. secretary Of the navy. SER
iously contemplates retiring from the
cabinet. and that his return TO Wash
ington in the next ten days is prepare
tory 10 such action. The administra-
ticn Of MIR Moody has not been a sue
cessful as il might. IL il reported. nor
has ii had the full approval of the
president, although Mr. Moody has
ever been ready TO follow any sugges-
ton made by the chief executive as TO
tie management of the navy
His health has not been good since
the serious fall he had when thrown
from a carriage at Annapolis several
months ago. and this will be given as
the reason for his retirement from the
cabinet Friends of Lieut.. Peary say
that the opposition of the secretary to
the Arctic expedition was uncompro-
missing. and that he came into open
conflict with Mr.. Darling. the assistant
secretary.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Col Frank Prickett. one of the best
known citizens OF southern Illinois
dropped dead at his home in Carbondale
Ill. aged 81 years
DR. George B. Russell. one OF the oldest
and best known physicians Of Michigan
died at his home in Detroit. aged 81 years
The Pennsylvania democratic state
convention nominated state tickle
by reclamation headed by Senator Joe
q. Hill. Of Wayne county. for state
treasurer
Rev Or. James Leonard Corning
the celebrated pulpit orator and his
torian and diplomat is dead in Mu
mich Or Corning was 70 years old
and was an intimate friend of Presi
dent Lincoln. Gen. L. S. Grant ant
Henry Ward Beecher.
The engagement of Miss Mary Goe
let. American heiress. to the duke o.
Roxburghe. of Scotland. is announced
by Mrs. Ogden Goelet. He is 25 year,
Did and has a rent income OF $500, 00'
yearly.
Henry weilbrenner. an insane gar
dener with a loaded revolver. made
three attempts TO interview Presiden
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. and was ar
rested. He was afterwards declared
insane by experts.
Henry Townsend Edscn. son OF for
mer mayor of New York. killed Mrs
John r. Pullen in the presence OF hi
wife and then committed suicide. TIL,
rejection by Mrs Pullsn OF a propose
10 elope with Edison preceded the trag
edy.
President Roosevelt and Secretar.
Hay indorse the activity Of Minister
Beaupre in pushing the canal treaty Will
Colombia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Or. Barkhauson. president OF the
Prussian Evangelical church. Is dead at
Berlin.
The remains Of Lord Salisbury were
inferred beside those OF his wife In the
burial ground OF the Cecils. at Hatfield.
The arrangements were OF the most pri-
vate and simple character. Stimuli
taneously a memorial service was held
In Westminster abbey.
The spirit OF revolution Is gaining IN
force on the isthmus. as the result OF the
rejection Of the canal treaty by the CO.
lombian congress at Bogota. says dis
patch from Panama
The Macedonian revolutionaries
awaited the anniversary Of the sultan q
accession to proclaim the long antici-
pated general insurrection in northern
Macedonia
At the village Of Armensi. after a
days fighting. the Turkish troops in
the mig ht time massacred the entire pop
ulation OF $50 men and 200 women. The
Turks have also massacred the inhabi-
tants OF the village OF velesi.
According TO the latest Turkish off,
cial estimate about 500 Bulgarians
were killed IN the recent fighting a,
Smilero. Neveska and Klissura. The
Turkish losses are not stated.
Jose Marrero, non-leprous patient
who was liberated from the leper colony
at San Juan. Porto Rico. as a result OF
the recent investigation. died OF heart
diseased, superinduced by Joy at his
release
The porte has notified Minister Lefsh-
man that five arrests have been made
al Beirut In connection with the shoot
ing which led to the report that Will
liam G. Magelssen. the United States
vice and deputy consul there. had been
assassinated.
Negotiations have been begun he
tween Cuba and France for . treaty
covering the general relations between
the two countries. II II expected that
. similar treaty with Spain will be con.
cluded later.
The Alaskan boundary commission
was organized In London with Lord
Chief Justice Alverstone. Of England, as
chairman and Reginald Tower secretary.
Oral arguments will begin September Is.
The close is expected October IL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
BELIEVE WAR IMMINENT.
chicago Bulgarians organizing ca
Lend support 10 Their Ma
tive Country.

Chicago Sept s.-Believing war with
Turkey 10 be imminent, Chicago Bull
garians are organizing TO give financial
support TO their native land. and to
send fighting men to the field. A num-
Der of Bulgarians have left for Phla-
delphia, where regiment is being
formed.
scene Of the threatened war Is Stanisas
Svetokoff, Of Waukegan. formerly a
lieutenant in the Bulgarian army.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
WITHIN OUR LIMITS.
News BY Telegraph from Various
Towns In Indiana.


Shelbyville. Ind. Sept. Airs. Flora
Davis attended a picnic given by her
relatives west OF town. In going TO the
grove she drove her horse and buggy
into Brandywine river. and when near
the center OF the stream the water flowed
into the bed OF the vehicle. Mrs. Davis
had small satchel In the buggy which
contained $1,000 worth Of diamonds.
These were swept into the river. Search
was made all day for the valuable stones,
but without success. Next day VIII
liam Blackledge was fishing in the
stream six miles below. when he no.
ticed a sack. He obtained this and dis
covered IL contained the precious stones
which Mrs. Davis had lost He returned
them TO her and received reward Of
500
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
IT IS NOW UP TO Bo6o1A
IL IL up tn Them ca natify
First Treaty.

Washington, Sept. S-The state de
partment. Monday. received a routine
message from Mr.. Beaupre. the Amer
kan minister at Bogota. acknowledging
the receipt of Secretary Hays cable
gram OF August 20. stating that the
Washington government would enter
into no engagement which would ham
per the presidents freedom OF action
under the law. This WAS all the ca
the basis for speculative reports about
Mr.. Beaupres ideas OF the Boeo'a Sit
uation. The state departments atti-
tude is one OF dignified patience. No
indication of its course of action In the
event that the Colombian congress re-
jects or amends the treaty Will be
forthcoming until the time for the ex-
change OF the ratification expire Sep
TENDER %. II is known a. the state de-
partment that the Colombian congress
already is regretting its tasty aci ion In
rejecting the treaty, but the state de-
partment will suggest 70 remedy for
the mistake. Once and for all the
state department has announced that
the treaty as approved by the Washing
ton government was ratified b. the
American senate 1t is up to the Bogo-
ia government TO raiify that identical
treaty IL Colombia desires an isthmian
canal. The state department denies all
reports as 10 the connection OF this
government or even its interest in the
unrest on the isthmus as TOO trivial for
consideration. DR. Herran. the Colon
bian charge. Indignantly scouts the
idea that the United States wou,I lend
itself to the encouragement of this un-
rest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Alfred =. Lyford. alias y q Miller,
ex-deputy county treasurer OF Rock
island county Illinois. has been arrested
In Victoria. B. c.. on telegram from
Rock Island. Ill. Lyford IL alleged "a
have absconded July s. 1902. with $l2.-
900 Of county funds.
Three hundred milk dealers In con-
vertion at Pittsburg. Pa. have perfected
an organization which practically places
the trade Of Pittsburg and Allegheny In
the hands OF . combine.
Detroit, Mich. will be the mecca for
the Disciples OF Christ when the inter
national missionary convention OF the
Christian churches OF the world con-
vene there october 1922 inclusive.
Reliance won the third and decisive
race In the international series for the
Americas cup. Shamrock III. becoming
lost in the fog and failing to cross the
lire
The sweet wine output for southern
California for the season Of 1903 will ex-
coed 100000 gallons. The output OF
brandy is estimated at 10000 gallons,
tar paid. and ESQ. 900 gallons. free Of tax,
for terrifying purposes. Prices for
grapes range from $l2 TO SIS per ton.
Champion Jeffries is matched 10 fight
Jack Munroe at Los Angeles October 16.
the latter to get all the proceeds II he
stays 20 rounds.
The indictment for manslaughter
against directors and officials OF New
Jersey trolley line. the result OF fatal
accident. was dismissed by Chief Justice
Gummere, who held that the deaths were
due to the carelessness OF employees OF the
road
Siy persons were killed and % Injured.
one fatally and two seriously. in wreck
on the Southern railway near Yorkyille.
s c.
The shortage in the salmon product
on the Pacific coast Is now said 20
amount 10 1000. 600 cases. and prices
have considerably advanced.
Superintendent Bauer. Of the Glucose
Company OF America. announces that
the company will begin the manufac-
ture Of strip at Peoria. Ill. within
three months. and will erect the lar
Eest strip plant in the world.
The Illinois Grand Commandcry.
Knights Templar. Will held its 1904
-onclave in Chicago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Button. Ind. Sept. raymond
Brookhart. four years old. son Of Mrs.
Bert Brookhart, had his left leg cut OF
at the ankle and his right leg so badly
mutilated that ii may have 10 be am
putated. Four boys were playing in a
millet field on the Walter Grant farm.
near Nottingham. L. +. Hornbaker was
moving the field. and he ordered the
boys out. All obeyed except Brookhart,
who hid in the millet A woman living
across the road saw the child's danger
and called to Hornbaker and as he
turned to her the sickle caught the child
~ the ankles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Sullivan. Ind. Sept 4-There Will bs
a decided fight against building the pro-
posed levee of the Island Levee associa-
ton. The smaller land owners. those
having less than 800 acres. are unit in
fighting the assessment as returned by
the board Of appraisers. Land along the
route of the levee has been assessed at
s25 an acre. and the small land owners
refuse to pay it. The big land owners
are ready TO pay the assessment. and
will endeavor to win in the courts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Upton. Ind. Sept. 4.-The Upton
canning works and the Snyder catsup
factory have commenced operations on
this seasons tomato crop and both are
running to their greatest capacity. The
tomato crop in this county bids fair 10
be the largest one in its history. The
factories are experiencing great diff
Guilty in securing sufficient help to han
die the crop and are offering good
wages TO women and girls with prom
Use OF work that will last until late in
the fall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

The ruster Is very proud an ham,
some bird, but he wants all the hens te "
know II.
Two Of the best portraits OF Leo
XIII. were painted BY Franz Won Len
bach.
England has over 500 Roman Cath.
Ollie churches and chapels. and popula-
ton claimed by that church numbering
upward Of 400 900.
Women servants found out OF doors
after nine p. m. In some Hungarian
towns are liable to be arrested and
fined.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Martinsviile. Ind. Sept Aunt
Mary Hine. as she Is familiarly known
who has been in feeble health for months
died at her home in this city She was
aged 50. and was one of the oldest set
tiers of this county. coming here with
her husband from North Carolina in
1887 She and her husband first settled
on farm near where the county farm
now stands but later occupied the home
stead on which Mrs. Hine lived until her
death, altogether 81 years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
Long Suffering Ende Il /.

Jasper. Ind. Sept. Mrs. Mary
worsham. familiarly known as Aunt
Polly" for 40 years victim of rheuma-
tism. is dead at the county infrmary
where she was removed after her rela-
lives and friends had exhausted their
means in trying TO relieve her necessi-
ties. Her husband died years ago. She
was pioneer Of this section. u years
old. and well known throughout south
srn Indiana.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

New Albany, Ind. Sept Rural free
mail delivery has been inaugu-
rated in this city, three routes be-
ing established. One post office.
Sanderson. two miles east Of the
lily, is abolished. The three routes
cover GO square miles and 3sS houses are
on the route The number Of people
served is 1910 Postmaster Morris is
urging the establishment Of other routes,
which will include the entire county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
WAS IT ACCIDENT OR NOT.
0meiaIs 1nvestigattng the Death Of
Mrs. EIvira scales Green ~
Watsonville, Cal.

jacksonville, Cal. Sept. s-The dis
trict attorney and sheriff are investi-
gating the death Of Mrs. Elvira Scales
Greene. an aunt OF Bill Nye, the we'll
known humorist Mrs. Greene's death
recently was attributed to gas asphyxi-
alton. The district attorney states that
he has received information that her
death vas not accidental.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Kokomo. Ind, Sept 4.-Henry Down
ey. OF this city, went blind about year
ago, since which time he has been sight
less until recently. when vision was mys-
teriously restored. His malady was
paralysis Of the optic The doctors are
mystined and think the restoration is
only temporary.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Terre Haute. Ind. Sept 4.-Dennis
Burke. for 80 years driver Of an Ameri-
can express money delivery wagon, has
been retired on a pension. He is said
to be an exception among American ex-
press employees who handle money
packages, in that he was never required
TO give bond. He also is pensioner of
the civil war. having been severely
wounded In the battle of the Wilder
ness
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11
A sudden Death.

Elwood. Ind, Sept. f. Stricken wit
heart failure as she was leaving her
home TO 20 to a nearby grocery for pro-
visions for the family table. Mrs George
De Long. wife of prominent glass
worker, died within ten minutes before
medical aid could be reached. Coroner
Trueblood held an inquest and decided
that death followed an attack Of paraly-
sis OF the heart
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Springfield, Ill, Sept. SIN the La
Dor day parade, Mondav. delegations
were present from Bloomington. Lin
coin and other cities. In the afternoon
a mass meeting was held at the state
fair grounds. with addresses by Gov
Yates and others.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Trenton. N. j., Sept. s.-The $4,000
fees allowed the three receivers of the
American Cycle Co. were. Monday, APP
portioned by Judge Kirkpatrick. OK
the United States district court. as fol-
lows: Col. Albert A. Pope and r. Lind
say Coleman each 81 .0oc. and Jchn A.
Miller 5000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

Eugene Zimmerman, OF Cincinnati.
vice president Of the Cincinnati. Ham
ilton a. Dayton system OF railroads. IA
cher of the duchess OF Manchester. and
one of the most prominent capitalists
Of the country, whose name is as vel
known in the cities OF the east as IN
che west, was reported. on the Cd. to
be seriously I'LL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-11

In an effort to preserve from fur
ther decay the tomb and mansion Of
George Washington at Mount Vernon
q force Of men is at work treating the
lines tone. OF which the tomb Is built.
With a vulcanizing process. which. Ii is
supposed. will make it waterproof and
amperishable