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Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
THE DEATH OF sERG'T DARBY
Former Resident of Sumter Died In
Philippines.


The Times Recorder received yester-
day from Private T. Perryman, former
ly of this city and now serving with
Company f, Eleventh Infantry U. S.
A. at Malabang, Island of Mindanoa,
2. l. conveying intelligence of the
death of Sergeant William M. Darby,
of the Twenty Seventh Infantry
Sergt. Darby, who was also a citizen
of Sumter county, living near Ander-
sonvilIe, died suddenly of heart di-
sease while at drill on March 18th. AS
both men lived near Americus Private
Perryman takes this means of inform
ing the relatives of Sergt. Darby OF
his death in that distant land nearly
two months ago.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
FOURTH is GOING TO GRIFFIN
Light infantry viii Go to Camp Nor
then Again.

The Amerlcus Light Infantry boys
are pleased at the fact that their regi-
ment, the Fourth, is going to Camp
Northen at Griffin. While Gov. Ter
rell has made no definite statement on
the subject, it may be said on good au-
thority the majority of the troops will
be encamped at Griffin. Augusta will
get the Third Regiment only The
Secord and Fourth haYe already been
ordered to Griffin, and there is little
doubt that the First and Fifth will go
also to Camp Northen.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
INTEREST GROWS IN MEETINGS

Daily Services Here are Still Largely
Attended,
Though in progress for some time,
interest in the revival services at First
Baptist and First Methodist churches
increases with each meeting. Presid-
ing Elder Smith is assisting Pastor w.
L. Wooten at the First Methodist
church, while DIR. W. H Smith of Col
umbus, assists Pastor Neighbor at Fir,
Baptist. Theirs have been many acces-
sions to each church, and the revival
services Will result in vast deal of
good in Americus.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
Wash Glove Special.

Ladies' white wash Isle thread
Gloves, worth 35c; special at 25c.
Ladies' white Isle thread Gloves,
with black and white stitching on
back; specially priced at soc.
Ladies' White Kid Gloves, black
and self stitching on back; all sizes;
every pair guaranteed, worth S1.25
at $1.00.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
Wax, Hides and Old Iron

L will pay highest cash prices for
beeswax, tallow, hides, furs of all
kinds, scrap iron, copper, brass and
lead. AARON COHEN.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21

M. CAllaway, the real estate man
offers some nice homes at bargains, on
Lee, Church and other streets. See
him at once. II 3t
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
At Church of the Redeemer

There will be preaching tonight at
the Universalist church at the usual
hour, by Mrs. Irwin. Subject: "The
Water of Life. ;"
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
For Sale.

Car of very fine ear corn. Call on
or address, Ell. r. johnson, Americus,
Ga. 5 20 d 2tw1t.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
Boarders Wanted.

Can accommodate four boarders in
private family. For terms apply to
Mrs j. W. Marshall, Lee street. II At
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21

An old bachelor say man with more
money than brains is an easy mark for
the fair sex.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
House or Rent

Dwelling No. 1871 Finn street. Apply
to Tony Howard at postoffice. If.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21

A speedy relief for bilious sick head :
ache is Rembert's browies; 205 bottle.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
Mattings.

One lot cotton warp Jap Mattings our 25c graa'
for S7.75 per roll. Other good values for l5c zO'
25c per yard
We will make special prices throughout t''
mating stock this week.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
Richmond, Virginia.
HAD PICNIC IN ANDERsoNvlLLE.

Pleasant Party Spent Afternoon In
That City.
Chaperoned by Mrs. John A. Cobb
quite party of young people went up
to AndersonvilIe.. yesterday and spent
the afternoon in the old prison grounds
and national cemetery. In the party
were several northern people, guests
of Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. James Taylor.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
DEBATE IS APT TO
Be HOT TO FINISH,
At Meeting of City Council
Tomorrow.
COUNCIL DIVIDED ON QUESTION

OF Increasing The Police Force at
This Time, Matter Viii Be Brought
Up Again And a Spirited Debate
Will Likely Result.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
Ask Your Dealer For Allen Foot

A powder for the feet. Itcures Swol-
len, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweat
ing Feet, COrns and Bunions, At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c, Ask tc-
day.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-05-21
nARNEY
ALI'S
READ.

Customers find it to be the best
bread and do not hesitate to say so.
Empty flour barrels for sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
OUR NEW POSSESSION
The Easy Life of the Natives
of Tutuila.
PALM-SHADEDAV
WHAT CONSTITUTES FULL DRESS
AND EVERYDAY WEAR.
a Place Where the Fashions Do Not
Change Nor Daily
Menus Vary.
Observation-Disclosures

Lovely beyond all earthly expression and
forcibly suggestive of romance is Tutuila
to the eye of poet or an artist. An am
brosial dream from which one expects to
have a rude awakening and discover a more
stern and dreary existence, but it Is not
So The little village of Page Page is most
picturesquely dotted amid plumy palms
and fruit trees of great abundance and va
riety. The balmy airs are always blowing
and waiting to us the delicious odors emit
ted from the wild flowers that grow pro-
fusely everywhere-the summer seas flash
heaved from their mighty bosom haunts
one at all times. Never was there such a
lazy, happy climate as this. From the
slow-sailing clouds to the easy swing of
the palms nature moves languidly. There
is no need for hurry. Food may be had for
the picking. and clothes are unnecessary.
Vegetation runs riot in the rich soil and
sunshine. Fringed cocoanut sprays with
nut clusters at their base, broad banana
tangles of graceful ferns impenetrably
thick, clumps of supple bamboo. lance
leaved mango trees heavy with purple and
gold deliciousness-these and q thousand
more delight the epicure and charm the
artist. Here l found one of the prettiest
little roads in the world.
Shaded by Palms.
1t lies through one continuous avenue of
palms, across many crystal stream.
through hospitable native villages, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Notes Of the Boxers.

Tom Sharkey has started In light training
Tor his coming bout with Jack Munroe. Ths
former sailor takes a run around Central
Park in New York every morning ro
strengthen his wind. and commencing next
week he will begin work in the gym
The sailor believes Munroe to be the easiest
him. ~
Joe Choynski has agreed to fight tbe u,,n-
ner OF the Hart-Gardner bout, which takes
place before the Criterion A. c. in Boston.
Tuesday night.
OF challenges. Now 1t Is KID Carter who
IS looking Tor his scalp. The kid" SAYS he
Will fight Munroe fifteen or twenty rounds
before the club Offering the best purse.
monday night Martin Candle will meet
KID Williams. the Philadelphia fighter in
q hfteen-round bout before the Warren A
c. of New Bedford, Mass
The Hanlon-Corbett battle at Frisco Is
row the topic of the followers of pugilistic
form. Thousands of dollars have been
staked On the outcome of Tuesday nights
contest.
Terry McGovern and Chester Goodwin the
Boston featherweight, will be matched to
box before the Tammany A. C. of Boston
provided McGovern will consent to make
126 pounds.
George Dixon's next fight in England will
featherweight championship of England.
The bout will take place before the Ma
tional Sporting Club, London.
Joe Choynsk is training in Chicago In
anticipation OF match at one of the clubs
In that city. He Is ready 10 meet any of
the light heavyweights-f1rst come. first
served. He will probably be matched with
the winner of the Sandy Furguson-"KIon-
dixie bout, which will be pulled off next
Saturday night.
Jack Grace of New York. the lightweight
fighter, recently left England for South Az
rica. Grace arrived in London a few weeks
ago, and was unable to secure a matfh
after persistant challenging. He will ehai-
lenge anybody of his weight In South Az
rica.
Tommy Ryan has refused PHILADELPHIA
oner OF 10000 to box JACK OBrien six
rounds in that city, but will accept the offer
under certain conditions. Tho men have
signed to box fifteen to twenty-five rounds
any time after February /. II no club
offers purse for that fight within the next
ten days Ryan says he will ac.:ep. the Phil
adelphia offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
FITz PRAISES jim JEFFRIEs.
Says Present Champion Need Never Be
Beaten.

"Jim Jefrries never needs to be beaten by
any man In the world. He can go on fight
ing until he has white whiskers as long as
Dowies."
That is what Robert Fltzsimmons told me
yesterday in talking about the great cham
pion of all the heavyweights. says Robert
Edgren- The difference between Eftzsim-
mons and Jeffries. that brought the cham
pionship to the Californian. was sixty
pounds of bone and muscle. not a differ
ence In fighting ability alone
Fttz has fought Jeffries twice, each time
battering his fists in vain against the
giants rugged frame. There IL not fight
ing quality of the big man that Fitz IL not
acquainted with. His opinion Of the cham
pion AZ q fighter Ii OF moro true value than
that Of any other man In the world
Jim Jefries never needs to be beaten by
any man In the world" says Fftz He
never needs to take back STEP no matter
who he lights Jeffries never knew until
kept telling him how great q fighter he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
AMERICAN HoRsEMEN.
Their Winnings on the English Turf
Very Small.

The winnings of American owners on
the English turf were not very prominent
this season. But several OF these owners
won respectable amounts The largest
winner Of the actual American owners
was James r. Keene. though out Of q
formidable string only i've horses earned
winning brackets. and these accounted
for one race each. The top-notchsr OF
the stable was Lancashire who won the
foal stakes at Kempton Park. and the son
Of Kingston contributed Us per cent Of
the Keene winnings. Altogether, the
amount won by this stable was $23. 600
William c. Whitney figured in the list,
and stands next to Mr.. Keeue the earn
ings being $4,000. For this amount Of
cash the Whitney horses won about
three times as many races as the two
Keene horses. Twelve of Mr.. Whitney's
youngsters contributed eighteen VIC
tories. but they were minor events. The
amount won by Foxhau p. Keene was
$1,000.
Another American owner who Jared
poorly was S. J. Curtis. whose total win
nings were $4,000. Richard Croker did a
little better than Mr.. Curtis, netting
1900. Mr.. Croker has gone to Ireland
and Of late has corralled some fine
steeplechasers and smart ones In the hat.
A few of the American sfres stood
prominent in the English list. Kingstor's
aggreehte winnings were nearly $4,000.
while Galore. who produced Ypsflanti.
had a total OF almost $4,000 The win
nings OF The Bard were $12 ZOO. mainly
contributed By Yendale. winner Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Frrz TURNS GOLFER.
Aided by a Scorer He Reduces Course
Record

Few sporting celebrities can lay claim to
the same degree Of versatility as Bob Fftz-
simmons. His long suit is, of course. prize
fighting but at different times the Austria
Han has shown more than ordinary ability
as wrestler. pool player and bowler. and
only recently tried his hand at golf.
1t was while stopping at Rochester on his
return from California after his twenty
round go with George Gardner that Fitz
ran across Scotch professional
In due time round of the links was sug
gested. and being curious to see what the
game was like, "Lanky Bob gave a ready
assent. The course consisted of nine holes,
and Fitzsimmons friend, with twinkle in
his eye. kindly offered to keep the latter's
score. Bob's good aim, the result of long
years at the anvil. served him In good
stead on the links. SO that some of his
swipes on the tees were productive of long
drives. The Scot assured FYtz that he was
doing great stunts. and when the round
was concluded Fftz inquired eagerly as to
his score. The PRO added up the figures
on the card, and then. with an awestruck
expression on his face, replied:
Mon. you're a wonder. You make the
round In thirty-two strokes. That breaks
all records for the course"
Bob, who took the Scot at his word, now
says golf is too easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Witful Won Christmas Handicap in
Easy Fashion.

1t was dreary racing weather Christmas
day at the New Orleans track. Rain fell
without intermission during the early morn
ing hours, which transformed the vast track
into veritable canal At noon a steady
"drizzle" set in, which dampened the ardor
of many would-be racegoers, and the result
was a small crowd .journeyed out to the
course.
The Christmas day handicap was the fea-
ture of the program. This race was won
easily by Witful. Sam Hildreths fine three
year-old filly won this last important ham
dicap of the year In first-class style. She
had to carry III pounds and give away from
ten to thirty pounds on the scale to a num-
Der of fast horses. But she accomplished
this In the easiest possible manner imagin-
able. Her success was due In large part to
the clever riding of Jockey Fuller, who
steered her clear of interference In admir-
able fashion.
The field was made up of thirteen horses,
four of which represented two stables, Geo.
G: Benefits and Charles Ellison's. Dan Nc
Kenna and Little Scout represented Ben
nett, while Captain Arnold and ExcIama-
ton carried the colors Of Ellison. The lat
ter had purchased Exclamation from Cap
tain g. 8. Brown. and that colt ran in his
name and interest. The betting over this
contest was fast and furious considering the
crowd. Nearly every horse in the race was
well supported. The weights had been nice
~ adjusted ana the DOOkmakerS O1ereQ
good odds against each contestant.
Throughout the betting, however. Witful
was always a decided favorite, and at the
close a heavy commission from her owner
sent her to the post an Ii to 5 fayorite.
The start was effected after short delay
when the field was well in motion. Dan
McKenna was the quickest, and catching
his stride rapidly he showed the way to the
backstretch. Witful was slow to get In mo-
ton. She had an outside position, and was
forced to race around the field during the
early struggle. Fuller picked up the leaders
one by one. When half the journey had
been covered Big Ben was in front by half
length. with Dan McKenna nearly two
lengths in front of Exclamation. Lengths
interviewed between other horses before Wit
full. which showed in seventh position at
that point.
Well Strengthened out on the back stretch
Witful gradually picked up her leaders. rae
ing on the extreme outside She caught the
tired leaders at the head of the stretch and
then made bold challenge for the lead.
This squirt proved to be the winning one, as
Big Ben collapsed completely and Dan Nc
Kenna was SO tired he could scarcely re-
spond This allowed Witful to come along
leisurely. and she won In gallop, with Dan
McKenna second, half a length in front of
Little Scout, which came with rush at the
end and beat Big Ben neck for third place.
The time of the mile was 1.42 2-5-fast time
considering the poor condition of the go
ing. The race was worth 81 sos. of which
sum the winners share was $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

every now and then bursts into some new
glimpse that brings the word paradise"
inyoluntarily to the lips.
Whoever you meet is straightway your
host counting 1t his highest honor to have
you accept some little favor at his hands.
You taste with much delight the native
dishes. bread fruit, bananas, pineapples,
oranges and fish. and drink the delicious
milk of the young cocoanuts. They are
fine people, these Samoans, big, strong
folks. who live out Of doors, where they
can get at the sunshine. They are indie
pendent. too. for they owe no man for their
life or clothes. They live near the seashore,
in no case more than three miles away. In
curiously matched houses. banded together
in little villages. Strangers are welcomed
with the most open-handed hospitality One
can never tire of studying their many in
teresting customs. Clothes" did you say?
Yes. folks wear them there but they are
the very lghtest compatible with appear
ance.
Save Their Clothes.
The natives consider themselves dressed
when they have on a '1ava-lava," a piece
of bright figured cloth wrapped about the
loins and descending to the knees. For
dress occasions they sometimes don trous-
ers and shirt, and. ON very suspicious oc-
casions. shoes. They don't work much in
Tutuila. and have pleasing custom of
taking a midday sieSta from II to q The
Samoans. like all South Sea Islanders, are
always happy and smiling. Houses are
only used to sleep in. so much do they live
out of doors. And people may well live out
OF doors where the thermometer ranges
from 20 degrees to So degrees, tempered by
the cool salt breezes from the sea. Small
wonder that Tutuila Is excellent health
resort-a place where care can be forgotten
in the Joy of living In Gods sunshine Sa-
moan soil will grow almost anything, and
the natives raise coffee, tobacco, cocoanuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

have trod lightly on the land with naked
feet, and their footprints have long been
obliterated by the trampling of ndmeless
invading hosts. and their abiding places
have been lost under field of battle vol
canic eruptions and tidal waves. Out of
the darkness they came an unfortunate.
fa teful race. driven by strange destiny
from their birthplace. doomed before time
came or whittier they went, or, If asking,
answered in mystic sayings and gloomy
parallels. If all the native races in the
world were paraded in any country 1T Is
the Polynesian that would win the most
favor for physique, for character, for
history.
Their Sterling Qualities.
We can respect and admire the Samoans,
Maoris, Hawaiians. Tongans and Tahitians
comprising the Polynesian family for
their bravery and sterling virtues. We
have fought against them and found them
worthy foemen they have fought with us
and we have proved them loyal comrades.
Obstinate and self-willed, proud and super
stitious. warlike and poetical. one time
recklessly brave, at another time helpless
in panic of fear, royalty liberal in every
way, they are withal light hearted. good
natured and capital company. They have
been likened to our own savage forefathers,
and In many respects have similar charac-
teriStics, but where our race was doggedly
persistent the Polynesian is erratic and I'M
certain, and whereas our race proved their
capacity for development and advance
ment in the march for civilization. the
Polynesian has been left behind and in
many things shows that he belongs to q
decadent race. 1t In fairly we'll determined
that the Island of Savaii. in the Samoan
group. is the point of departure for all the
Polynesians Of the eastern Pacific.
1t must be ages ago since the first in
habitants came to these islands, as 1t is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

stated by the natives that they occasionally
find human bones under the coral reefs and
ancient lava flows. Perhaps the most
striking and remarkable practice among
the Samoans Is that of 'moko" or tattoo.
It was formerly universal. but Ia going out
of fashion. They use several patterns, ana
the operation is performed by skilled art
lists. This ornament was deemed necessary
to manhood, and a woman of red lips was
a reproach. The painful process IL under
gone at the age of puberty. The patient
places the head on the lap OF the per-
former.
Painful Process.
First. the lines are described with char
coal. the skin is then punctured by sharp
instrument of bone or steel. driven by a
small ballet. A pigment prepared from q
vegetable substance Is dropped into the
wound Although the subject be writing
in~agony. no cry of pain will escape him.
Those around make terrible noise with
their songs during the ordeal Only a
small portion can be done at a time. When
the inflammation has subsidized and the ex-
coriatton healed the operation Is considered
complete. Tattooing the back and legs is
still very fashionable In Samoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
NO MORE BOXING.
Sheriff Puts an End to Fighting Near
Bladensburr.

DAa0Oh60o18s
Sheriff Middleton has decided that no
more sparring matches shall be held in
Prince Georges county. He made an an
nouncement to that effect yesterday after
noon to the large crowd of sports from
Washington and Maryland who had braved
the rain and the mud to attend the exhibit
ton of sparring planned by the Spa Ath-
letic Club at its clubhouse near Bladens-
burg. An interesting program had been
prepared, comprising four preliminaries and
a twenty-round bout between Kid Sullivan.
lightweight champion of the District and
Sammy Myers. known as Hard Luck
Sammy" OF Baltimore.
The first bout was set for o'clock, but
1t was after when the contestants, Joe
SnowbaM of Baltimore and Jack Ward of
no match for the Baltimorean, and was
easily disposed Of in one round.
While preparations were being made for
the second preliminary the sheriff, with q
host OF deputies. said to number twenty in
all. broke into the clubhouse, and mount
ing the platform, announced that he would
not allow any more bouts. The announce
ment caused a small riot and demands
were made for the return Of the price of
admission.
representative Of the club then an
nounced that he was in a predicament as
to how to refund the money. He had passed
many persons into the building without pay
ing, and If he attempted to hand out 81 to
each one present he would lose considerable
money He agreed to give each one
ticket with the promise that within a few
days the Sulhvan-Myers bout would be
pulled OF in the vicinity OF Washington.
This met the approval of most of the spec
tators.
The sheriff came in for considerable crit
icism for his failure to announce his pur-
pose to the crowd before they had paid
their money to go In. The exhibition had
been well advertised to begin at 8 o'clock.
and the sheriff admitted that he had known
of 1t the day before. AS similar affairs
had been permitted at the same place
within recent days the patrons claimed
that they had no reason to suppose that
the Christmas exhibition would be inter-
rupted by the authorities. It Is said that
the ci1b will test the authority Of the
sheriff to prevent limited-round sparring
contests before q regularly organized club
in Prince Georges county when the courts
IN Baltimore have decided that such con-
tests may be held in that city and the ad-
joining counties It was boldly charged by
one excitable Individual that yesterdays
action was taken In the interests of the
clubs in and around Baltimore