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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

A case now celebrated in story if not
in song, the Americas police commits
sion muddle, which his passed through
the legislature, the ballot box, the su-
perior court and been the theme OF
thousand animated discussions, is to
oe passed upon today fnally-by the
highest tribunal in the state.
Today the supreme court will look
into the merits of this cause celebrae
and determine which of the police
boards shall prevail.
And the people of Americus will re-
joice that the end is reached.
Yesterday, local counsel representing
the two police boards, the old and the
new, were notified that the case would
be reached this morning. Messrs w.
A. Dodson and James Taylor, for the
new board, and Messrs w. T. Lane
and L J Blalock for the present COM
mission, left at once for Atlanta.
These able attorneys will argue the
merits of the case from their respec-
tive standpoints, and the result, sew
eraI days hence, will be awaited here
with much interest.
Manylfine legal points are involved in
the police commission case.
After the Legislature amended the
city charter of Americas, making the
police commissioners elective by the
Qualified voters, an election was held
for four members. Three of those con-
stituting the new board were elected,
while for fourth place a tie resulted.
The new board organized, after some
time, with Mayor Hawkins a member
by virtue of his office.
But the old board declined to yield,
alleging various irregularities and the
further fact that they could not be thus
deposed during the term for which
they had been elected
4 Quo warranto proceedings were in
stituted in the superior court, and upon
the decision of Judge LIttIejohn the
new board appealed the case to the
supreme court. There it has since
rested, pending argument today. The
fight has been long one, and it i:
hoped that the end is near at hand.
No matter what the decision of the
supreme court, even, the police com
mission case is more than likely to bot
up again at the June session of the
Legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
We Mention a Few That Will Interest you

Double width White Mad
ras Cloths, beautiful quality,
121ac per yard.
Finer " hite Madras Cloths,
large variety of styles, 19c,
25c and upwards. to SOC.
Splendid line colored Mad.
ras, stripes and small checks
all good washable colors and
suitable for shirt waists,
mems shirts and boys waists,
10, 1215c 15c, 19c, 25c.
Supino Batiste, a sheel
printed fabric in large varie
ty of designs, unmatchable at
10c per yard,
Handsome Embroidered
Swiss, the seasons latest
printed effects, 12Iac, 15c and
upwards to 35c per yard.
Snowflake novelties, one oil
the most popular of the sea-
sons new creation; colors,
linen, green, navy. pink and
white, 25c per yard,
Magnificent line of colored
Oxfords for full suits and
waist1ngs, beautiful new col
ings mostly stripes, 25c and
35c per yard.
White Mercerized Oxfords
in large, medium and small
weaves, 100, 25c, 35c, SOC per
yard.
27-inch Silk Cords, very
swell and up-to-date, six colors
62Hc per yard.
New Spring Ginghams in
an almost unlimited variety
of styles and prices, ranging
from 7 1-2c, 1Oc, II 1-2c and
upwards to 25c per yard
We offer again this week a
large line of standard SC and
&C prints for $40 per yaad.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
a Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of
a cold, deep-seated on the lungs, caus-
ing pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude
E. Fenner, Marion, Ind. who was en-
tirely cured by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure. She says: The coughing
and straining so weakened me that [
run down in weight from 14S to 90
pounds. I tried number of remedies
to no avail until used One Minute
Cough Cure. Four bottles of this won
derful remedy cured me entirely of the
cough, strengthened my lungs and re.
stored me to my normal weight, health
and strength" w. A, Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

We are showing a magnid.
cent line of the popular An.
tique and Cldny Laces which
are having such a rage now
for the trimming of cotton as
well as wooden and silk fabrics
prices ranging from u 1.2h
81 per yard.
A large variety of the
dalntlest Valencienne Edging
and Insertions we have ever
s2own ranging from 15c per
dozen to 35c per yard.
The specials which we show
In Embroiderles at SC, 71.2c,
1Oc, II 1-2c and l5c are
simply unsurpassed when it
comes to good material, styles
and prices, and we urge you
to be sure and see them.
A magnificent line ofladies'
and gents Umbrellas Just re.
ceived with new and up.to.
date handles, large variety Of
styles, together with low
prices makes umbrella buying
an easy thing here.
We offer again this week
our Wheatley & Ansley 81
guaranteed black Tafeta
Silks at 75c per yard.
Our SIPS grade WheatleY
q Ansley guaranteed black
Taffeta Silks at SOC yard.
Our "Old Reliable" 36.inch
guaranteed black Tafeta Silk
at 81 per yard.
Everything in Black Silks
as well as colors for which
there is active demand you
will find in our stock and at
prices always right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
GIVEN STOCK OF GOODS HERE

In Homestead Exemption BY Bank
ruptcy Court.
Col. J r. Williams returned yester-
day from Macon, where he appeared
before Referee Proudtit, of the United
States court, in the interest of George
S. Nix, of this city, bankrupt The
entire stock of goods belonging to Mr..
Nix, and invoicing something less than
ST, 400, has been set aside for him by
the court under the homestead exemp.
ton. Mr.. Nix will either dispose of
the stock or resume business after re-
ceiving a discharge in bankruptcy,
probably closing it out, as he has ex-
pressed an intention of entering other
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
The Stomach is the Man,

a weak stomach weakens the man,
because it cannot transform the food he
eats into nourish Health and
strength cannot be restored to any sick
man or weak woman without
first restoring health and strength to the
stomach. A weak stomach cannot di-
gest enough food to feed the tissues and
revive the tired and run down limbs and
organs of the body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cleanses, purifies, sweetens and
Strengthens the glands and membranes
of the stomach, and cures Indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. w.
A. RENDER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
White Hosiery.

Correct dressers are wearing
white and black and all white hos
iery. IT'S call the go" and you
need must follow fashion if It's
your desire to be well and properly
hOsed.
800 pairs women's open work
and lace styles in fancy white and
black and all black, also black
with colored embroidery French
stockings all sizes, extra lengths
double heels and toes at soc, Soc,
and 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
SELLS SUPPLIES IN AMERlcUs
Wagon Loads of Produce Are Being
Brought Here.

Brought Here.
The number of country wagons in
Americas yesterday, loaded with pro
duce brought to market, was quite
noticeable, though this is getting to be
an every day occurrence. Hundreds of
bushels of potatoes, to say nothing of
thousands of pounds fine hams, should
ers and bacon, are brought to Americas
weekly and find ready cash sale at
good prices. Many farmers have their
own meat supply at home this year
and are selling the surplus stock. AS
evidence of what can be done in this
line the success of a Houston county
farmer is cited. He cured this season
3d. 900 pounds of pig meat, 10000
pounds of which he sold in bulk to a
Macon firm. This does not include the
by products lard, the sausage,
the head cheese, the plg-feet, and the
yards and yards of gatherings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
A. TIL
IN SlIR ANCE

The man who insures his life is
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
is wise both for his family and
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing it. 1t is worth guarding.
At the first attack of disease,
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani
tests itself in innumerabIe ways
TAKE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
BLACK GOODS.

Again this promises to be a great season in black
goods vi course there great many mores skirts
being sold but the fabrics for this season are very
gnt and desirable for full suits as we'll as skirts
We call your special attention to the following:
38-inch al-wool Batiste, soc per ward.
3S-inch aIl-wool AIbatross, soc per yard
3S-inch alI-wOoI VoiIes, Examines and Canvas
Cloths at soc per yard
me above items are all special values and usual
~ worth about 6oc to Csc per yard
Our line of Voiles, 4o-inch all wool, z5c peryard
Handsome Voiles, 45-inCh ST., SIPS, $3.50 pei
yard.
Wool Crepe de Chimes, one of the most popular
fabrics OF the season, oSc, SIPS, ST. SO per yard
45-inch Canvas Cloths and Examines, 75c, ST.
$I.25 per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Tragedy Averted ,

~ u8t in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs, w. Watkins
of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneumonia
had played sad havoc with him and a
terrible cough set in besides, Doctors
treated him, but he grew worse every
day. At length we tried DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
our darling was saved. He's now sound,
and we'll. Everybody ought TO know,
its the only sure cure for Coughs, Colds,
and all Lung diseases. Guaranteed by
DIR. q. j Eldridge, druggist. Price SOC
and 81 90. Trials bottles free,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Dangers of Pneumonia.

A cold at this time if neglected is liza.
Die TO cause pneumonia which is 80 of
ten fatal, and even when the patient he's
recovered the lungs are weakened, max
ing them peculiarly susceptible to the
development of consumption. Foley's
Honey ana Tar will stop the cough, heal
aid strengthen the lungs and prevent
pneumonia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
WHAT'S THE GOOD OF
HAVING MARRIED
SISTERS, COUSINS
AND AUNTS?

Every wide-awake BOY and girl should at once
call on his married sisters. cousins and aunts
and get them to save him the sections" from
the ''GOOD LUCK" Baking Powder cans. If
any should not be using GOOD LUCK" he
should see that they commence at once: for
what's the use of his having married sisters.
cousins and aunts if they are not buying to suit
him as well as themselves?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
And save your he aItI1.
BUG sDEsTRoY THE POTATOES
Gardeners Here Are Alarmed at The
Pests.

The potato fields about Americas are
already being ravaged by bugs, and
gardeners are alarmed at the threat
ened destruction. The tender plants
ere attacked voraciously and, unless
the bugs can be exterminated, there
will be no potatoes. Some advise
sprinkling the vines with ashes, stuff
and sulphur mixed, lime or cottonseed
meal, while the dew is on, while a
surer remedy is paris green to five
parts flour applied in the same man
ner. Picking the bugs off is simple
waste of time. Some sure remedy for
the yellow pests would be appreciated,
as the crop now is threatened with to-
tai destruction and that quickly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

Shortly after o'clock last night a
blaze lighted up the block at the cor
ner of Church and Hampton streets,
and the department made a run to the
scene. The fire was in an clubhouse on
the premises of Mr.. G. A. Chambliss,
used by the children as playhouse.
The fire was soon extinguished, and
the Gloss of life" was confined to the
dolls left there by the children during
play hours. Several hundred people
watched the blaze, as many other
buildings were very close at hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
GEO D. WHEATLEY. GEO. 0. WHEATLEY,
This Store breaches Economy.

There but economy IN money spending
This store continually breaches it. This economy consists
buying good reliable mercba udse and In paying for that
merchandise the lowest legitimate price for which it can be
Sold Every section of this teens with object lessons
IN money saving Not test the truth of all this to be
careless OF your best interest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
BRINGS IN THE FINEST WHEAT
Sumter Leads With a Field Near
Waist High.

Mr.. j. G. Covington brought to the
Iimes-Recorder office, yesterday q
sample of wheat taken from five
acre field on his farm in Sumter,
The wheat is more than two feet in
height, and already is heading out. Of
the many farmers here who raise wheat
successfully Mr.. Coyington brings in
the best sample this season up to date.
Instead of cutting the ripe grain Mr.,
Covington used his wheat as forage.
He cuts it for hay about the first week
in May and, neatly baled, sells it to
Americas merchants to SPLENDID adj
vantage and then plants the same land
in other forage crops. The fine wheat
fields in the country about Americas
this spring remind one of ante bellum
days when wheat was one of the prin-
cipal products.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
It Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga. suf-
fered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured ii
in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds,
Piles, it's the best salve in the world,
Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cts. Sold by
Dr.. E. j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Richmond, Virginia
CANNOT FISH FOR TRAPS NOW
Americas Anglers Are Knocked Out
For Once.

Muckalee creek is about the only wet
spot left the Americas angler whereat
he may set his gallon jug of bait and
fish for the dociIe dominecker mudcat
For nearly all the millstreams in Sum
ter are now completely blocked with
traps and the fish cannot run up as
heretofore. In other instances the
ponds are "posted" and S. per season
is demand of each angler for fishing
privileges. ''Bait" is abundant now,
the dogwood is blooming, the weather
suitable for trip to the creek or pond.
and the angler is disconsolate at the
fact that his occupation is gone for
lack of hole wherein to drown his
worms,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Thin Underwear for Ladies.

Ladies swiss ribbed sleeveless
vests, fine yarn, silk tapped neck
and arms, regular zoe value at
121 cents.
Ladies fine Isle ribbed drawers,
lace trimmed, special at 25c.
Ladies maco yarn, ribbed sleeve
less vests silk tapped neck and arms
regular price 25c, special at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
HAIL WEATHER WITH DELIGHT
Farmers Are Going to Get Very BUSY
This Week.

The farmers who come to Americas
this week will be induced to leave
home by urgent business only. After
week of almost incessant rain the
weather has now cleared up and once
more bright sunshine is in evidence,
If 1T continues fair this week a lot of
farm work in the way of planting cot
ton and corn will be done here. Work
of every kind has been long delayed by
unpropitious seasons and the farmers
are very anxious to catch up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Wanted,

Men toIlearn barber trade. All adj
Vantages of steady practice, expert in
structions, lectures, etc. until compe-
tent without limit to time. Tools, di-
plomas, positions and board given.
Write today. Moler Barber College,
New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Cough Settled IN Her T.nngo

my daughter had terrible cough
which settled on her lungs" says N .
Jackson of Danville, I'll. "We tried a
great many remedies without relief, un-
til we gave her Foley's Honey and Tar
which cured her" Refuse all substi-
suites.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

Clothing for the rIen, Boys-in everything Ina n's
heart can wish for. If you want to be we'll clOl''
ana nave your boys fixed likewise you want to cOO'
mere at once Don't be induced to pay these tra's,
ing taiiors two to three prices for what you can 81
ute you want it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Must Be Paid This Week

Parties owing me accounts must pay
same this week. ] have long been
lenient, and now want what is due me,
without recourse to suit, if possible
Mrs, M. T. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Sacrifice Silk Sale.

10 petterns offne figured 81 silk
FOulards. These in desirable col
orings and pretty patterns suitable
for dressy gowns and shirtwaist
suits. They are worth 81 any where
but will close them out at 69c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
PASTOR MUNsoN QUITS BETHEL
Will Engage in Other Ministerial Work
Here

Here.
Pastor II. Munson has severed his
connection with Big Bethel Baptist
church here and in the future, while re.
tanning his home in Americas, will
preach to the coiored Baptist churches
at Montezuma and Abbevllle. Rev
Munson has been pastor of Bethel
church here for long number of years
and his congregation parts with him
with regret. From small church he
has built it up to one of the largest
colored churches IN south Georgia and
now leaves it in fourishing condi,
ton. The church has paid Pastor
Munson the salary due him, and at
1.-THE parting of the ways" Sunday night
The greatest good feeling prevailed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Girls Wanted,

BY American Cigar O.. Savannah.
Ga. Good, clean, healthy work. EASY
to learn and excellent wages can be
made. Write for particulars.
AMERICAN CIGA COMPANY
Savannah, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

Lagrippe coughs yield quickly to the
wonderful curatives qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. There is nothing else
"just as good.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Lawns and Madras.

Forty pieces figured and striped
Mercerized Madras. This is the
second shipment of these beautiful,
white goods. Look at these before
buying elsewhere at Soc, Doc, zoe
and 15c.
% pieces very sheer and very
fine 80 inch white Persian Lawn,
regular zoe quality at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
For Rent.

9room house on Taylor street, form
erly occupied by 2. L. Holt. Posses.
sion Immediately Apply Hollis ware
house. 17tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
Fresh Shad and Trout.

Cheaper than you can catch them at
the mill-and better. AT Sherlock &
Co.'S today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

Large line new Belts, Belt Buckles, Fan Chains
Waists Sets, ETC., just received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
FEAsTING ON oGEEcHEE sHAD.
Deputy Gatewood Is Especially
Favored.

An admiring friend presented Depu-
ty Sheriff Gatewood with bunch OF
magnificent Ogeeehee River shad yes
terday and he, in turn, distributed the
fish among his friends. The shad
averaged eight pounds each in weight
and more than one royal good sup
per was served up in Americas last
night with Bachelor Gatewocd as the
toast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
TRAVELLING HOME TO CAROLINA

Destitute Woman and Son Reach
Americus.
A destitute white woman and half
grown barefoot boy came here yester-
day by the 1874 Central train. They
claimed to be making their way to
South Carolina, begging their way by
easy stages. The unfottunates came
uptown to get asslsa uce from Mayor
Hawkins, and probably were given
transportation to the next town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
FIRE IN DOLL RAGS
GIVE TRUCKS A RUN,
Clubhouse on Chambliss Lot
Burns.
TRUCKS HADYA SPIRITED RUN

ChiIdrens Playhouse In a Blaze But
the Damage Is Nominal-Many
Spectators Witness Work of the
Firemen,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

If you are DESTROYS of obtaining the
best Witch Hazel we wonId be pleased
to furnish you. Rembert's drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

Prosperity is no just scale, Adyer.
sity is the only balance to weigh friends
Plutarch
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
IT MAY Be HARD TO DECI0E

Which or what to buy; be-
cause there are so manv
things here, but whatever
you do buy will be we'll
worth all you pay for it.
We don't do business on
any other basis. We can't
afford to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
POLICE CASE is SET
FOR A TRIAL NOW
Middle is Before a Higher
Court.
LAWYERS LEAVE FOR ATLANTA

To Argue Today the Americas Police
Commission Case - Southwestern
Docket is Reached Early Decision
Now Expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24
AN ADDRESS THIS AFTERNOON.
To Ladies of the Missionary Society
Here,

Rev. j. T. Preston, representing the
committee of foreign missions, will
address the Ladies Missionary Society
of the Presbyterian Church this after
noon at o'clock. Tomorrow night he
will address the entire congregation on
the forward Movement. The pub
tic is invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-24

SHOES Tor Men, Women and Children in Amos
Unlimited Variety.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-17

respect, too, the parallel was complete
the poor wretch was fOredOomed
from the start. Her judges, with
certain fierce deliberation, pronour ced
the sentence and then hurried her to
her death. Such dread had they of her
evil power that they deemed every in
slant of delay pregnant with deadly
jeopardy to their safety.
With the patient stoicism of her race
she listened unmoved to the judgment,
which doomed her to die by the ap-
palling torture of fire. Her moments
on earth were now few. She cast one
piteous glance at the overarching sky,
then looked her last on the forest that
had shaded and sheltered her humble
wigwam and the shining river on
whose banks she had danced and play
ed in her gay and careless childhood.
The end was inevitable, and it came.
quickly. The victim was bound fast to,
prevent her struggles; her mouth was
forced and kept open while blazing
splinters of wood were thrust into it
till the life left her tortured body.
Horrible, was it not? Yet how much
more humane was the gibbeting of her
sixteen prototypes at Salem in 1892 or
the burning of the two in England I'M
der the sentence of the learned and
pious Sir Matthew Hale a few years
previous?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-17
FELL OVER
PRECIPICE
Miraculous Escape Of. q Young
RuSsian Lady In
The Hips.

A narrow escape from death on the
mountains was the recent experience
of a young Russian lady, Mile. Sarni-
kOff
She was staying at Chernex, in
Switzerland, and few days ago start
ed off alone to attempt the ascent of
the Sallauscex, one of the steep Alpine
peaks close by.
She had neither alpenstock nor nailed
boots and after attaining a considera-
BILE height found to her dismay that
she could neither advance nor descend.
For hours she chung to narrow ledge
of rock a few inches wide until at last,
helpless with fatigue and vertigo, her
grasp weakened and she fell.
By miracle her dress caught on
some sharp rocks short distance be-
low, and when she recovered conscious
ness she managed to wedge her body
into a comparatively safe position.
Here she remained exposed to a furi-
GUS storm, shouting for help. Late at
night search party, attracted by her
cries, was able to rescue her and carry
her, half frozen and almost dead with
terror, to shelter.
The conduct of the seven German
students from the Geneva university,
whose recent adventures on Mont
Blanc nearly cost them their lives, has