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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

CALVARY EPISCOPAL: Holy Communion
Morning prayer and sermon II a. M;
evening service 7;30 p. m. Rev L. G. h. viii
liams. re ctor,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01
NuncunyAS SttOW,


THIS will positively be the most important sale
of Silk Waists held in Americas only
tirty-five in this Ot and all made up in tina very
newest styles and made of fine Silks There's not
one that is worth less than S. and of them are
the $3.50 grade Better come early they'll be sold
before Monday night, displayed on special O. on
counter. Take your pick for ~ .UU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01
SECOND sERMoNoFTHE SERIES
Preached at Calvary Episcopal Church
Today.

Rev, L. G.. Fl. Williams, rector of
Calvary church, will deliver today tt e
second sermon of a special series,
his topic this morning at II o'clock be-
ing "The Popular Misconceptions of
the Episcopal Church" subject of in
terest and one which will be we'll dis
cussed. The general public is cordi-
ally invited to attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01
For Sale.

Nice building lot on Finn
street.
A BARGAIN.-Fine Grist
Mill In perfect order and fine
patronage. Location, College
street and S. A. L. track.
Capacity 300 bushels per day.
II. T. DAVENPORT.
Real Estate Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

A girl may be trifie frivolous, but
she is apt to be engaging.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

ia . TO RI
Bears the <1IhG Kind You Have Always Bought
As. a lzzzlz<M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

Three hundred pairs Ladies' gen.
uine Dongola Shoes, mostly in small
sizes. This is clean up sale of this
line of goods, There are shoes in this
lot that would be good values at S.. SO,
but they are in sizes from III to 5.
We have placed the whole lot on sale
here Monday and Tuesday at S per
pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

One bale large size Comforts, COW
cred with figured sateen, full size,
the regular $1.5O grade, here Monday
and Tuesday at CSC each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

IA1C PIOO q oN~s D~SN~A
before Monday night, displ
counter. Take your pick f
WOmen's latest coats made from
heavy Cheviot and Kersey, cut in the
latest styles, in red, castor, Oxford
gray and black, great value here
Monday and Tuesday at $4.08 each.
Ladies' Walking Skirts, made of
heavy skirting; all sizes and lengths,
the grade that sells regularly at So. so.
Very special here TlOnday and Tues
day at $3.50 each
One case Misses Fast Black Hose,
high spliCed heels and toes, double
knee, sizes 5 to 9 l-2, regularly sold
at 15c; here TIonday and Tuesday only
at &c per pair.
Mems heavy FIeeCed Lined I'm
derWear, shirts and drawers to match,
all sizes, "a to 42; regularly sold at
Csc, here Monday and Tuesday only
at 42c per garment.
Two hundred pairs white and
gray Blankets, full regular 1914 sizes,
blue and red borders, the regular ST
grade, here Monday and Tuesday at
soc pair.
Two bales MOquette and Tapes
try Rugs, sizes 3ox6o and 36x72,
worth SIPS to $3.50, here Monday
and Tuesday at SI.4S each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

Fifty dozen mems collars, slight
Iy sOiIed. Some new styles. They
are not offered here as first quality;
will be sold by the dozen only, here
Monday and Tuesday at 4oc per dOz /.
Fifty dozen mems white and COL
Ored border handkerchief, full regu-
lar, the regular SC grade. here Mon
day and Tuesday at sc each.
Fancy figured Pique and Oxford
Suitings, all in white Some of the
new things for waists, regularly sold
from 80 to 35c. Very special here
nOnday and Tuesday at 10C per yd.
36-inCh Black Taffeta Silk, wear
guaranteed, regularly sold at $1.25;
here Monday and Tuesday at csc per
yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-11-01

Two bales MOquette and Tapes
try Rugs, sizes 3oxoo and 36x72,
worth SIPS to $3.50, here Monday
and Tuesday at SLAB each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Whales In the Thames.

In former times the appearance Of
whale in the river Thames was consid-
cred Ominous. One was caught off
Greenwich three months prior to the
death of Oliver Cromwell, and the COM
mon opinion was expressed by Heath
In his "Flagellum." 1T pleased God"
he remarks. Ito usher in his end with
a great whale three months before,
June ., that came up as far as Green
wich and there was killed. Evelyn,
in his DIARY" under the date Of June
3. 1868, mentions that whale was
killed off Greenwich and that 1t drew
an "infinite concourse to see II by wa
ter. horse, coach and Oh foot fbm Lon
don and all parts According to Rob-
ert Hubert in his Catalogue of Nat
ural Rarities," the tongue of this whale
was exhibited daily for Sole time ut
the "NIiter, near the west end Of st.
Paul's church"
In February, 1851. another whale
WAS caught in the Thames. and in the
Times of that month appeared an ad-
vertiscment for n piece of ground. some
10 feet by 60 feet. ION which to exhibit
a whale" The piece of ground advcr-
tised for was found in the Mile End
road. and the whale was exhibited un-
til March II. In the same month
namely. Oh March u - expired the
house of commons. which had been
elected in 1852.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Scientists tell us that, counting from
the sea level, the lowest body of water
on the globe is the Caspian sea. For
centuries its surface has been gradu-
ally settling down until now 1t Is elgh'
ty-five feet lower than that OF its near
neighbor, the Black sea, which also lies
far below the level Of the oceans. The
common conclusion all along has been
that the Caspian was simply losing its
waters 5y evaporation, but recent In
vestigation shows that this Is rot the
case. Soundings made and compared
with records of soundings made over
100 years ago reveal the astounding
fact that there Is even greater depth
of water now than then. This leaves
but one hypothesis that would seem at
all tenable-that the bottom Of the sea
is actually sinking. There Is much
speculation in scientific circles as TO
what will be the final outcome.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Having Fun With n Tragedinn.

On one of the times when Barry Sui
livan. the great Irish tragedian, was
playing Hamlet certain clever low
comedian named Hoskins was the
gravedigger After answering Sulli-
vans question, How long will man
lie I'm the earth ere he rotT Hoskins
proceeded with the business Of Illus
trating his reply.
Taking up Yorick's skull he spoke
the words of the text: "Now. here's
skull that hath lain in the earth three
and twenty years. Whose do you think
it was"
NAY, | know not" replied Sullivan
as Hamlet.
This skull, sir" said Hoskins, was
Diavolo Antonio's, whom Booth fought
in this city,
The house roared with laughter,
while Sullivan stamped and fumed, ex-
claiming: "Yoricli's. sir. Yorick's"
NO" said Hoskins coolly, when the
tumult had subsidized. and taking up
another skull. This is Yorick's skull,
the kings jester; but t'other's Anto-
MOS, just as told you."-Kansas City
INDEPENDENT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Cost of Silage.

The high price of farm lands and the
present crop of soft corn on top of crop
last wear, little of which was marketable
as grain, is creating great interest in the
silo A writer in recent number OF
Hoard's Dairyman says: want to say in
my feeble way that the feeding value OF
silage and dry fodder are not alike.
What is left-after fodder is cured and
weathered-may feed all right, but there
is loss of over 20 per cent by the dry
ing that must be deducted from the dry
fodder before what is left and the silage
lis anywhere near equal.
This summer we have had little new
experience with the corn crop. We had
four acres of field corn, in addition to
the silage. The silage was cut with corn
harvester, and all help in filling silo and
corn cutting was hired, and the cost per
acre, put in the silos, was exactly S3.3S,
not including the dinners of the men.
This cut, husked the corn, went to
mill and put the crop at the north end of
the manger at one job. 1t cost 81 pei
acre to cut the field corn; it cost S2.SO
(seventy bushels, cents per bushe) per
acre to husk it, and l have the stalks to
draw, and have the satisfaction OF seeing
fully third of it rejected in the manger,
whether cut or not.
The corn must yet take to mill, and
expend another 1925 an acre to get the
ears ground, making So expense to get
this acre of corn before the COWS, af
against sS.Ss per acre for the silage
and then, up jumps Professor Voorhees,
of New Jersey, and tells me, after years
of trials, silage will make a cow give Il
Der cent more milk and cream than dry
fodder with the ground corn put back
upon it. The rent Of these lots were the
same. so that they need not enter into
this calculation, only this, the silage
yielded more than double the fodder Sc
cured upon the field corn lot, and ye,
cost S2.67 less per acre to harvest it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
The English Admiral and the Dey.

The Moors hold by their boards when
they swear in order to give weight to
their oath, which after this formality
they rarely violate. The length of
beard seems to weigh with them more
than the stock of brains.
Admiral Keppel was sent to Algiers
to demand satisfaction for the injuries
done to his Britannia majesty's sub
jects by their corsairs. The dey, en-
ragged at the boldness Of the ambassa-
dor, exclaimed that he wondered at
the insolence Of the English monarch
In sending him message by foolish.
beardless boy.
The admiral, somewhat nettled, re-
piled that If his master had supposed
wisdom was to be measured by the
length of the beard he would doubtless
have sent the dey he goat.
This answer so enraged the dey that
he ordered his mutes to attend with
the bowstrings, saying that the ad-
miral should pay for his boldness with
his life. Nothing daunted by this
threat, the ambassador took the dey TO
the window and, showing him the
English fleet. said il it was his pleas
ure to put him to death there were
Englishmen enough in that fleet to
make him a glorious funeral pile.
The dey, who wore a long beard,
took the hint from the man who had
none.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Well Proved Principles in Feeding.

The feeder must take account of three
groups of nutrients in feed stuffs-proteln
carbohydrates and fats, says II. R.Wright,
dairy commissioner of Iowa. A certain
proportion must exist between these
three classes of nutrients, in order to Sc
cure the largest production of milk pos
sible for the animal The digestible fats
and carbohydrates are the producers OF
heat and energy. or are the source OF the
fat deposited upon the body of the ami
NAL The fat is about two and one-half
times as valuable for these purposes as
the carbohydrates. Protein may also be
used by the animal in the production OF
both heat and energy and in general
way may take the place of the other nu-
trients, but neither the carbohydrates
nor the fat can take the place of the pro-
tein in the formation of the muscles,
hair, brain and nerves, and the casein
and albumen of the milk. Hence, pro-
tein is an absolute essential for the pro-
duction of milk by an animal. 1t is easy
to see that the proper amount of protein,
fed in connection with the proper amount
of carbohydrates and fat, will result in
the maximum production of milk, and
that lesser amount of protein fed
would result in reduction of the amount
of milk for lack of material out of which
one of its parts may be produced.
Ii the COW gives milk at all its average
composition will be about the same and
no change in the feed will result in a
permanent increase or decrease of any
of the constituents of the milk OF that
particular COW. The popular idea that
by feeding a lot of corn, or anything else,
the butterfat may be increased is fallacy
that has been disprovedi by scores OF
careful experiments. The cow gives
milk with certain percentage of fat in
it, which is subject to changes by reason
of excitement or heat or cold or condi-
ton of health but no condition of feed
ing can make per cent COW out OF one
that naturally gives but per cent milk.
Mirror and Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

When our experiment station authori-
ties begin to advocate open air and exer-
else for stock the situation seems to put
on more hopeful outlook. Health and
strength are the first requisites to proht
whether the purpose be beef or milk.
In a lecture before the New York fruit
growers DIR. Jordan recommended, as he
did to the farmers of Maine before leav-
ing this state, the purchasing OF chem,
icals and mixing at home for supply OF
commercial fertilizers. He suggested
the following mixture: Dissolve ). c,
rock, 1000 lbs.; muriate or sui phate ol
potash, 200 lbs. dried blood or tankage,
600 lbs. nitrate of soda, 200 lbs.
Give the cattle little exercise each
day. After being tied in their stanchions
through the night let them loose for
few minutes run and see the young
things kick up their heels with JOY. The
matronly milch cows may not manifest
their enjoyment in the same way, but 1,
is good for them all the same.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

"Yes; I'm the model of my SEX" re-
turned George. "The next time l sup
pose she will say, Clara, you might
now return Georges marital caress.'"
81 think some one is coming" said
Miss Rose as the train slowed up.
"Time," growled George, giving Cla-
ra's hand parting squeeze. The coach
filled up, and they ran along without
Incident for several hours. Then George
hurried in from the smoker.
"Clara," he said, "come and let me
show you this beautiful scenery from
the platform"
"Isn't it too windy?" asked Miss Rose.
Windy? No. Take your wrap, Cla-
ra."
Clara followed him with her wrap,
and soon the two were standing on the
platform. The train slowed up as If
about to stop at little station that
seemed deserted, and before she was
aware of what had happened George
had jumped off and swung her lightly
to the ground.
"Hurrahw shouted the young man as
the train, increasing its speed, sped
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
John stet.on and the Pope.


Another of the John Stetson stories
which has recently come to the surface
is we'll worth repeating for the benefit
Of those who havecpever happened tc
hear it. Stetson was not particularly
well read and had never taken degree
at Harvard college, but he was a
shrewd manager.
On one occasion Mary Anderson was
to play in his theater and her engage
ment extended over holy week. The
actress was a devout Catholic and
never played on the night Of Good Fri
day. In looking over the announce
ment of her manager Stetson noticed
that no play was billed for that
night.
How about Friday night" he asked
"You have failed to announce play
for that night"
"Well, you see," said his manager
that is Good Friday, and Miss Ander'
son never plays on that night" And
then he added in spirit Of persitiage
'The pope won't allow her to show on
Good Friday"
That night Stetson wired Pope's the
ater st. Louis, the following: "Can
Mary Anderson play my house Friday
night?" Pope answered, "Yes; / have
no objection" and Stetson called to his
manager that he had better insert q
programme for that night in the ad.,
as his friend Pope said it was all right
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Our Dairy interests Reviewed.

At the hearing before the Agricultural
provide for increase and Improvement
of our dairy work, many good things
were said, few of which we present.
The one man who has accomplished
most in promoting uniform results
among producers is Mr.. w. h. Hamlin,
So. Waterford, who wrote:
perhaps it would not be putting it too
strongly to say that our agricultural sue
cess depends more upon successful dairy
ing than on any other factor. 1t may be
well considered the foundation on which
to build.
We are all painfully aware that the
reputation of Maine butter is not all
that we wish for it; we are also aware
but not always the best. We know that
some dealers brand our best butter
Vermont, Elgin, or most anything but
Maine. We think they sell poor butter
from other states as Maine butter. These
things do not help our reputation but
they are conditions that must be met and
dealt with and corrected. The pro-
ducerS and manufacturers must be edu-
Gated to correct faulty methods now EN-
ployed. They must be educated in the
essential requirements for best results
and when all this is accomplished we are
only half through. We must not only
show to the world, and more particularly
the markets we wish to patronize, that
we are doing good work and can be trust
ed, but we must prove it beyond doubt.
Owing to our daily record the market is
suspicious of us and it will be long
time before we get the full confidence of
the trade; certainly not until we merit it.
Our experience leads us to think that
the producers generally are willing 70
learn and can be made to see the impor-
tance of doing only the best work. We
would recommend that our instructor
call meeting of creamery managers and
form an organization, to the end that 1t
may harmonize their interests and stop
some of the wrangling and competition,
and the much complained of cutting
tests. We would have our instructor
visit the different dairy organizations in
tie state, inspect their methods, and
particularly their testing, and make cor
rections and suggestions as he may find
occasion, spending such time as he may
have at his disposal in each place. We
would also have him constantly studying
the conditions and requirements of the
markets, and be able to suggest how best
to cater to their wants; then we would
have him use his best efforts to see that
the laws were enforced protecting our
dairy interests. We think these various
interests, if well looked after, ought to
keep one man busy. One thing more,
and that is the general effect or influence
that the appointment of dairy commits
sioner would have. 1t would show to
the world that we were alive to our
opportunities and anxious to improve,
and would be great advertisement for
us.
crave your pardon for writing so long
letter, when the whole might have
been embodied in this: am in favor of
the appointment of dairy instructor to
act under and in conjunction with the
Commissioner of Agriculture to aid in
fostering and protecting the dairy in
terests of Maine. Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Mo. p.ner Not Made From Rice.

Rice paper is not made from rice nor
from rice stalks. nor has 1t any con-
nection whatever with rice. 1t Is or
Chinese manufacture and Is made
from the pith of certain tree resem-
bling the elder. The pith is extracted
from the tree in large cylindrical mass
es. and with sharp knives the Chinese
pare off the cylinder till instead or Il
cylindrical form they have large NAT
sheet. This is pressed and other sheets
added until the required thickness Is
secured. The I per is then rudely
sized and is ready to use. 1t was called
rice paper under the supposition tilat
when it was first introduced into Eu-
rope it was made from rice stalks, ana
the name has never been changed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

AS an instance of the observance OF
the Sabbath in Scotland, an English
paper tells of postman having route
between Stirling and Blairdrummond.
He was observed to ride bicycle over
his six miles on weekdays and to walk
the same distance OH Sunday, and when
asked why he replied that he was
not allowed to use the machine on Sun
day. An investigation followed, and
the postman's explanation proved to
be correct
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
ne gives new firm flesh and
:ich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
Of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists.
Soc. and $l.OO; all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

three languages, none bein' as Scrip
tural as his first remarks by long
shot. But his honor didn't seem to
hear. He was leanin' back in his chair
with his eyes closed an lookin' sort
of white roun' the north. The dis
trict attorney seemed to tumble an sat
down sudden-like. Out in the crowd
women hugged their babies close an
sobbed. Murray slipped the kids shirt
on again an coolly faced the jury.
Gentlemen" said he. Il reckon you
know the Jensen brand when you see
it. The case Is in your hands"
Judge Hyatt come out of his trance
at last an ratified off some instruc-
tions, but most Of the Jurymen seemed
to be lookin' away off somewheres or
out in the crowd where their wives
was settin', soothin' their babies to
sleep
That jury was out ten minutes by
the clock, an nary man. woman nor
child left the courtroom till they heard
the words Not guilty."
When the crowd had sort Of thinned
out, an Widow Jensen an the boy had
shook hans with the jurymen. an the
fudge had given Nels few words OF
advice, just like he would to his own
shavers, ole Colonel Bloomer come in
side the railin' an walked straight
over to Murray an put out his han
like a man.
Young feller," said he, you're a
wonder. There's partnership waitin'
for YOU down in my office. Come roun'
In the mornin', an We'll talk business.
At that Murray whipped out one OF
his cards, an said he:
every kind of you, colonel, an ap'
preciate 1t. but there's partnership
back in New York that keeps me busy
about twelve months in the year"
"Well, whatever was the name on
that card, 1t gave the ole colonel sucn
a shock that Murray an the Widow
Jensen an the kid an the ole woman
an me was clear out of the courthouse
before he come to.