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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Will Route Its Trains Via East ST.
Louis Over the Eads
Bridge.
CARS AND ENGINES REMOVED.
Commuters Will BE Taken Care of
by the Big Four, Which
Maintains a Subur-
ban Service.

| REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Alton. ILL.,. Dec. 3i.--The Burlington made
good its threat to abandon its suburban
service between 81. Louis and Alton over
the Alton bridge to-day, and tonight at
o'clock a special train departed from Alien
for ST. Louis hauling the engines and
coaches used In the suburban service. The
ticket office was also abandoned o-nis hit
and the Burlington tickets Xill he sold by
the Big Four
TIE Chicago. Burlington and Quincy trains
east side win across the Eads bridge
and through the American Bottoms con-
Meeting with the Burlington trac ks at East
Alton. The Big Four plug between Aiton
and East Alton will connect with the Bur
hnston trains at the latter place for service
TO points in Illinois and the north and west
Inc officials of the st. Louis Madison
and st, Clair Railroad. better known as
the Belt Line, which owns the Altor, bridge
have announced that they will establish a
service between Alton and West Alton.
MO. across the bridge tomorrow hut for
the present Will make no effort to CONNECT
With the Burlington west side trains at
that point. "
the'f speculatiors as to the motive of the
burlington in suddenly abandoning their
hIton suburban service across the Alton
briGge. but the most of the speculation AT
Ihe present time is to the effect that the
Burlington will make an effort to vnin
possession of controlling interest in the
STOCK Of the bridge within the next sixty
or ninety days. when the service will he re-
newed- None of the speculation. however
mas any foundation in any public utterance
OF the burlington officials.
me burlington commuter; will he taken
care of for the time being by tie Big FSo,Ir
winch maintains a good suburban servire
OF It's own and. has traffic arraneement
with the c. A. by which their cn,,
muters can use the through trains of the
Trains Nos A. 4s. 40 and 50 are affected
Dy the order. The Chicago and Alton
tracks. will be used by the incoming trains
and d the Big Four track will be Used by
the outgoing trains "'
An official of the Burlington. in snaaL;,c
OF the change. said We regret the ,.anes
sity OF cutting Alton out, but we b,.iiey.d
that that the 4 tolls asked By the bridge were too
much we protested, and. believing tS1n, w..
could not make terms. arransed WIN ,se
Eads bridge officials to get into the ci.x
Finally the bridge officials offered ns go
hut, hut by that time we had decided to use the
Iais bridge route. This will i,,crsase tha
time. 'ie same
:, The change does not ssfec. in apv u,y
the trains on the west side O. the river
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
KIDNEY TROUBLE.

Mr.. Charles BOnja, GEO Morgan ss''
St. Louis. says: Il had been suffering for
long time and did not know what was the
lost strength and flesh rapidly. I could not
eat and was very nervous and languid. In
fact. I was so weak that could scarcely
walk. | also had severe headaches and
was constantly dizzy. Having heard SO
much about the Ri-Chemic Physicians l
concluded to go to their Offices and be ex-
an,ilied. They told me that my kidneys
were badly affected, began treatment and
started to improve at once. The improve
ment in my case has been simply marvel
Gus and cannot recommend the Bi-Chemfc
Physicians too highly. They have made q
new man Of me-"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
HALT IN GRAIN SHIPMENTS.
= 4. D. Takes Steps to Relieve. Coal
Famine.

Baltimore, Dec. u--General Superintend-
ent Arthur Hale of tie Baltimore ana ONO
Until further notice we cannot accept car
load freight except live stock and perishabie
products for points east OF Pittsburg.
Moundsvflle and Parkersbury We will con-
ttnue to accept our own empty cars and
empty foreign cars en- route home This
action places an embargo on carload ship
ments from the connecting lines Of the Bal
tfmore and Ohio. 1t means temporary halt
IN grain shipments. Just how long this will
last is not known, but probably not more
than q week. The object OF the order is to
relieve the coal famine along the line.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
New Pay Schedule to BE Issued To-
Dar.

New Pay Schedule to he issued To-
Day.
, New York. Dec. 3l-Beginnng to morrow
a new schedule of wages will go into effect
on the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
Railroad that will increase substantially
the pay of large percentage of the en-
ployes in all departments of the road. The
percentages OF increase vary in different de-
partments and with different men or classes
of employees.
According to an official statement the
new schedules. taken in connection with
previous increases made during the year
1902 will make the total increases app, ,c<--
mate what other roads located in the terri
tory through which the Lackawanna runs
have done in this direction.
President Truesdale would not state def
nitely what these increases will aggregate
per month or year. but 1t was ascertained
that they will approximate $500 per
month.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

favorable for the operation Of our trains
over what is now known as the Lexington
branch of the Santa Fe into st. Joseph.
While the discontinuance of our service
over this leased line was deemed advisable
about Il decade ago. We never have been
satisfied with the idea of abandoning st.
Joseph
Colonel Blodgett says the Wabash may
build line from point near Pattonsourg.
Mo-, TO connect with this city, distance OF
sixty miles. This would give the Wabash Il
good line from st. Joseph TO st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
General Advance of Wages.

Milwaukee. Dec. J--All Of the regularly
employed locomotive engineers and firemeri
q New Years greeting tomorrow from
General Superintendent f. E. Potter Of the
company. in the shape Of an official an
nouncement of a general advance in their
wages according to the present mileage
schedule in effect. This general advance
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Referendum Vote Passed by q Large
Majority.

Peoria, Dec SL-The referendum vote OF
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen on
the $1,000 appropriation for the erection
of d home for aged ana disabled railway
employees has been counted and was pas: ed
by i0.0l9 majority.
The home is located at Highland Park,
suburb of Chicago. but 1t has been de-
cided to secure another location. The train
tons appropriated s25.0J each. and the to-
tai of s75,CD will be used In the purchase
of ground and the erection Of suitable
building
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
STOMACH TROUBLE,

vania avenue. ST. Louis. says: II had suf-
fered for a lurg time with repeated attacks
Of stomach trouble. Everything ate gave
me great pain. My stomach would hloat
aud was constantly belching up gas What
little food did cat d not seem TO nourish
me. and / gradually lost strength until I
became so weak that ] was only able to
work about half of the time. My condition
was pitiful when went to the offices OF the
Bf-Cherfc Physicians. but under their skill
full treatment everything Is changed. I now
feel like a new man and 1t gives me great
pleasure to recommend Doctor Powelrs Bi-
Chemic Treatment to any one suffering
from serious stomach trouble.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
MAY BUILD LINE TO ST. JosEpu.
Wabash Said to He ContempJatiur =,
ExteuslOn

Wabash trains running from St. Joseph at
TO very distant day" said Colonel Wells
Blodsett, general counsel Of the Wabash
representative Of the st. Joseph Gazette.
we ought never to have given up the
rich fed tributary to st. Joseph" continued
Colonel Blodgett, but conditions were uu-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
man. from rate clerk to assistant chief rate

clerk
These men are experts in their line. all
having had years of experience in the Office
where they are now located as well as with
various other Western lines.
Mr.. MuchaH was formerly with the Can
adam Pacific. Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern and Southern railways. coming
from the latter road to the Missouri Pacific.
Mr. Butler came from tha Iowa Central to
the Missouri Pacific in 1892, and Mr.. Else
man from the Frisco in the same year.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

New York. Dec IA meeting of the Ex-
ecutiye Committee of the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific companies, was held To-
day at the companies Offices. at which q
fun report of plans toward settlement of
the labor difficulties on both roads was
made. Chairman Charles H. Tweed OF the
Southern Pacific board. not as a memheE
was accepted. although nothing has been
done toward selecting his successor.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Service Over New Rona.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 3L-The Rock Island
announces train service established over
the newly constructed extension from Law
ton, Ok, to Waurika, Ok, where connection
In made With the main line, thus giving an
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
To Inve.tigate Aneged Merger

Washington. Dec. 31.-The Interstate Com
merce Commission will hold a meeting on
January Is at the Federal Courthouse in
New York City on the case of the kentucky
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Free X-Ray Examinations

Time Receive Ray Examintn
dTrdD The Profess
sCureBe rfmd Live n
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
MISSOURI PACIFIC PROMOTIONS.
Three Get Acceptable New Years
Gifts,

The following promotions in the general
passenger and ticket department Of the
Missouri Pacific. effective January l. have
been announced:
H. Muchall from chief rate clerk to chief
clerk: II. Fl. Butler. from assistant ehiet
ate clerk to chief rate clerk: w. s. Else
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
EMPLOYEES TO GET A RAISE.

State Railroad Commission against the
er roads, involving an alleged merger.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

! clans were curing great many cases that
had been pronounced incusable by other
ment and the result has been better than
expected. My head is clear and can hear
a watch tick in both ears. l am glad to
recommend the 81 Cheuic physicians to any
one suffering from E'eafress and Head
Noises"
Ri.CHEMlC TREATMENT.
The different tissues -t the body are made uD
Of minute cells and whsn these cells become dis
arranged for tho lack o. proper nutrimenf the
disease ~ the reseit. By applying the proper
nutcim{ht to TIE diseased seiz. perfect health
be- obtained. All diseases. 10 matter how
cLrcn.d can he cured BY hrinains the cells back
to theif normal condition. Doctor Powelra b..
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Union Paeiac committee Meets

WIN become effective January L 1908. and
will range from 10 to % psr cent, according
to the present schedule OF pay.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

other direct route to Dallas. The new ex-
tension is forty miles in length and passes
Through FaNon and Temple, Tex.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

Will Increase Capital Stock.
jefferson City. No.. Dec. sL-The Quincy.
Omaha and Kansas City Railroad Company
was given authority to-day by the Secre-
tary Of State 10 increase it's capital stock
from 81 .500,vo 10 s., ,A0.t.Ai. ~
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
cATARRH,

Mr. Fritz winkeirnan. Venice. H.. says:
IT had been a sufferer from Catarrh of ths
head and threat for several ye1rs. My nose Vas
throat until II affected the stomach. causing poor
appetite and loss Of flesh About three years ago
Ii settled In my ear tubss causing constant
ringing noise tn my head. wotid wake up In
the night and get out Of bed and wal the hoer
Since taking the Bl;che;nic Treatment ! can
bother me- my appetite is good and am a new
man In every respect Words fan 70 sxp'ess tns
tablishinE his famous Treatment in this city,.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
pEAFNESs ard HEAD NOISES

Mr.. Casper Boedfed. Baden, 40. says:
about three years ago took heavy cold
which settled in my ears. MY ears be-
me until could not hear watch tick. The
noises in my head were something awful.
Having heard that the Bi-Chemic Physi-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Clearance Sale of Oxforas.

It isn't odd that we should
reduce prices in middle of
summer on summer Shoes,
In a sense we have to. It's
our time to get..a good ready"
for fall stocks and oget your
help we pare down prices
even though wearing time
tor Oxfords runs into October.
At $1.65, Mems Wei Kid
Oxfords, button only, re-
duced from 81 50.
At $1.95. Mems Vlci Kid
or Patent Calf Oxfords. plain
or cap toes, reduced from 50.
At $3.50, the Just Right
shoes, made OF very fine pat
ent colt skin IN all the very
newest toes; all regular sizes,
reduced from S..
At 81 IS Misses patent
leather Oxfords, light or
medium soles, reduced from
$500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
LuM LING HAS A LONG HEAD
His Children are Registered For
Naturalization.

His Children are Registered For
Naturalization.
Lum Ling operates O suds factory in
Atlanta, the town wherein great deal
of dirty linen, political, social and 9th
erwise is handled, though Lum is sew
eral grades aboye the average shirt
wrecker in general style and intelli-
gence.
Tn fact, Lum is an all round good
Chinese importation.
He owns half interest in three al
mond-eyed kids, born in Atlanta, and
recently he registered their names
with the collector of customs at that
"port' to the end of their future
naturalization.
Capt. John A. Cobb, of Americus, is
personally acquainted with Lum Ling,
whom he describes as a very intell1-
gent fellow and grateful to degree.
While Capt. Cobb was In the reve-
nue. Office he rendered Lum Ling a
great service, and i'll return was pre-
sented by Lum with his photo and a
heavy sword, two feet in length and
made wholly of Chinese coins, 300 in
number and deftly put together.
Capt. Cobb is keeping that sword,
and when he goes to China he will
easily be mistaken for Plerpont Nor
gan when it is drawn upon the populace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
BUSINESS IN COURT ORDINARY
Administrator For Montgomery Es-
tate Named.

Administrator For Montgomery Es-
tate Named.
Judge Allen convened the regular
monthly term of ordinsry's court yes
terday morning, and held busy ses-
sion. The application of Mr.. Jno. L.
Fowler for guardianship of his wife,
Mrs. Viola Fowler was granted, thus
removing the guardianship from her
mother, Mrs. M. E. Rogers.
In the application for letters of ad-
ministration on the estate of Judge
Seaborn Montgomery, there were
three applicants, Mr.. T. G. Tondee,
Mr., Jno. M. Cocker and DIR. w. S.
Prather, the latter being chosen by the
heirs-at-law.
Both sides were represented by able
counsel, who presented their clients
claims with much earnestness. After
examination of witnesses and argu-
ment Judge Allen appointed DIR.
Prather, he being creditor of the es-
tate.
Mrs. Il. i. Tondee, of Schley coun-
ty, was appointed administrator of the
estate of Miss Hattie Tondee. The or
dinary's court will continue for several
days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Specials For Monday and Tuesday,
Clearance Sale 5fanaAerchiefs.

Clearance Sale 5TanaAe1chie<s.
We have rarely had such
values, some of them may be
slightly soiled, nothing more
serious.
At 4c, regular price 10c,
Mems initial handkerchief,
full regular size and hem.
stitched. Come early and
avoid the rush.
At Sc, regular price l0c.
Mems white Lawn Handker-
chiefs, full regular size and
never before offered for less
than 10c.
At 81'3c, regular price Sc,
Mems very fine India linen
HandkeIchiefs, hemstltched;
three popular SIZE hens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Come Quick! Come Early! Come Often /!

The remainder of our So SO
and $500 Fancy Parasols
now for ST., Only a few
left.
One large counter Of 12Hc
aud 15c Wash Goods this
week for Sc yard.
One assorted lot of fine
Swlsses, Batistes, Lawns,
Dlmlties, etc, formerly 12aac to
25c, this week at Z 1-2c and
1Oc per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
DETECTED THE ESCAPING GAS.
Young Lady is Almost Overcome BY
Fumes.

Miss Trina Martin, the young daugh-
ter of Mr.. Marshall Martin, narrowly
escaped asphyxiation Sunday night
from having left the gas jet of her room
open after the light was extinguished
Upon retiring the door was closed and
locked accidentally, and when the
light was turned out the screw was
turned again, unintentionally, admit
ting flow of the deadly gas. An
hour later members of the family de-
tected the odor of escaping gas and
Miss Irma was aroused from deep
slumber only after some effort. For
tunateIy she sustained no i'll effects
from the unpleasant experience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians had long and
stubborn fight with an abscess on my
right lung" writes j. T. Hughes of Du-
pont, Ga. ''and gave me up. Every
body thought my time had come. AS a
last resort tried DIR. Kings New DIS
covery for Consumption. The benefit /
received was striking and / was on my
feet in few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health" It conquers all
Coughs, Colds and Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed by the Eldridge
Drugstores. Price SOC. and 81. Trial
bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Cut Price Sale.

| will sell for the next 80 days any
thing IN my stock of furniture. mat
tings and small goods. SAT COST for
the cash. You Will find that this cost
sale will make quite difference in the
price of the goods as there is very
large profit in this line. Call aud see
me at 300 Lamar street, and you will
find it to your interest to buy at my
prices. d. l.. COLLINS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Potent Pill Pleasure.

The pills that are potent in their ac-
lion and pleasant in effect are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. w. s. Philpot of
Albany, Ga, says "Duringa bilious at
tack [ took one. Small as it was it did
me more good than calomel blue or any
other pills ever took and at the same
time it effected me pleasantly. Little
Early Risers are certainly an ideal pill. y
Sold by w, A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
PURCHASED a BEAUTIFUL HOME
MIR. Bivins Buys StaIIings Residence
On Lee.

A real estate deal of interest con-
summated yesterday was the sale of
the j. t. Stallings residence on Lee
street to Mr.. A. @. Blvins, who will oe-
eupy it as home about Septembe
18th. The residence is practically
new and is, withal, one of the most de-
eirable upon that street where so many
pretty homes are located. The price
paid was very near 81 1900, and the
property is cheap even at that figure.
Mr.. Bivins is to be congratulated upon
securing such a beautiful and desirable
residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04

Large lot of fine and stylish
Belts, formerly SOC to $1.0O.
this week 25c,
A large lot ef childras,s
black Hose, odds and ENDS,
formerly Zoe, to close 12Ic pr.
Special discounts for this
sale on all black and colored
wooden dress goods.
Big lot of white goods rem
nants at great bargains to
clear out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
ENGINES FOR ELECTRIC PLANT
New westinghouse Engine is just
Installed There.

A brand new engine has just been
installed at the electric light plant. It
is of the Westinghouse make. Only
the connection of the seam is lacking,
and this will be done at an early day.
This engine when put to work will in.
crease the power of the plant. The old
engine will be thoroughly overhauled
and held in reserve, and having both
these will not be any fear of the lights
going out. Other improvements will
will be made soon that will give the
city more modern plant,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Clearance Sale of lotions.

Clearance Sale OfHotions.
Did you ever see such prices.
Hundreds of others that are
not mentioned.
At &c, regular Sc. Large
size boxes assorted hair pins.
At &c, regular 10c, open
and shut fans, great big line.
At &c. regular 1Oc, three
popular sizes pure white Pearl
Buttons.
AT Sc, regular &c, Armour's
Sweet Lilac Soap. large size
cakes.
At 12Hc, reg ular Csc, II
and IA line bullet pearl but
tons.
At Sc, regular Sc FEEDER
haken hooks and eyes.
At 1c, regular Sc, full size
rolls, white cotton tape.
At Sc, regular SC, white
and colored feather stitch
brafds, four yard punches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Last Call Of the Season.
August Sacrifice Sale.

We rub the of prices deep into the dust but ua
ty holds It's head with dignity as high We begin
will be the northern markets looking Tor fall and winter
merchandise.
We want to clear out everything possible of summer
goods during the next few days and prices such as have
never been made by great many things
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Puts and End 10 It All,

A grievous wall softimes comes as a
result of unbearable pain from overtaxed
organs. Dizziness, Backache, Liv or
complaint and Constipation. But
thanks to DR.. Kings New Life Pifls
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
25c. Guaranteed by the Eldridge drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Great Sale of Wash Waists

100 Wash Waists, made of best
Percale and Madras, regular price
81, for six days only at SOC.
30 Dainty Sheer Lawn White
Waists, prettily tucked and en-
broidery, regular price $1.5O, for
six days only at Zoe.
30 White Pique Shirt Waists,
regular price 81, for six days only
at 81. 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
GOOD CROPS IN MACON COUNTY

The Wave of Prosperity Hovers Near
The Flint.
From what has been told The Times
Recorder, splendid wave of prosperity
seems to be settling down over the
neighboring county tof Macon. The
corn ADDICTION are both fine, from the
fact that they have been blessed with
fine showers all the time. Talking
with farmers, they all seem to be in
fine humor andi look for good price
for the magnificent crop they hope to
harvest and which is certain if no un-
foreseen event takes place to cut it off.
At present, old Marion seems to
be on top.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Clearance SAFE of Ribbons.

At II 1-2c I'd. regular 25c,
all Silk Taffeta Ribbons In
white and all the leading
colors 3 IL to 4 IL inches
wide.
At zoe regular 35c, Liberty
Satin Ribbons, black, white
and all the leading colors,
5 IL and four inches wide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Rooms Closed.

For the next thirty days my rooms
will be closed, on account of my alb
sence from The city.
MISS. CLARA Y. RoEBUCK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
MANAGER OF LARGE COMPANY.
James Galloway F'as Charge For Ma
con Company.

A large fertilizer company is to erect
a factory at Macon and thus enter that
territory, and will have buildings COM
pleted and machinery placed at at early
date. Mr.. James Galloway Jr. the
young son of Mr.. James Galloway, of
the Telegraph, and nephew of Mr.
Merrel Galloway of Americas, is to be
general manager of the Macon plant, a
responsible and lucrative position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04

1000 Yards Huron "a Per-
Gales, great variety of pat
terms, and worth as usually
sold 6acyard. Very special
for Monday and Tuesday we
will place this Percale on sale
at 10 yards for 39c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
Eat all You Want.

Persons troubled with indigestion or
Dyspepsia can eat all they want if they
will take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, This
remedy prepares the stomach for the re-
ceptlon, retention. digestion and assimi-
lation of all of the wholesome food that
may be eaten, and enables the diges-
tive organs to transform the same into
the kind of blood that gives health and
strength. Sold by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-04
For Rent.

Desirable residence on College
street. All conveniences. Hot and
cold water, gas and sewerage. Near
s. A. L. depot and public schools.
Apply to THOS. HAROLD.