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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-08-16
ONE OF FOLKS STORIES.
Missourf's Democratic Nominee Fo
Governor ON Meanness.

MisSOurt'S Democratic Nominee ROE
Governor ON Meanness.
1t vas Joseph w. Folk, the circuit
attorney of st. Louis, who brought the
st. Louis boodlers to justice, and who
has been nominated for governor OF
Missouri by the Democratic state con-
vention. Talking one day about boodling
and the meanness of it, Mr.. Folk said
to a reporter:
'sThere is something small and little
about robbing taxpayers, robbing wild
ows and orphans and all I'M OF
poor folk. He is a mean main who
commits this crime, as mean as one l
saw once on a Mississippi steamer.
"And he was strangely mean, that
chap. He was travelling with his
daughter, a little girl of five or six.
He was holding her W the rail so
that she could see a monster catfish,
when, somehow, he let go of her, and
she fell into the deep stream with a
splash.
"a deck hand was after her in an in
slant. Headforemost he shot in, and
she was back in her fathers arms
again before three minutes had passed.
1.-The father was profoundly grateful
to the deck hand. He pulled u a dollar
bill.
"'Got any change" he said.
"The man had none, so the father
went bustling nervously here and there
over the boat, waving his dollar bill
and saying:
"Got any change? Got any change!
Who's got change for a dollar? Here's
a man has just saved my daughters
life and / want to give him a quarter,
Got any change there?' New York
Times.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-08-16
SOCIETY ON TRoLLEYs.
Country Fad Of Riding In Palatial
PnrlOr Cars.

Miss Erwin Martin. president Of the
College Women's club of New York
city. made an experiment in the outing
line the other day that proved SO u
cessful that it is likely to be adopted
by the exclusive social set in New
York, says a special dispatch from
Stamford, Conn, to the New York
Press. Miss Martin gave a trolley ride
to a party Of friends, among whom
were Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Sage, Helen
Gould and Frank Gould, and the ride
was such a charming affair that ven
Mr.. Sage admitted that, though he did
not exactly believe in vacations, he
was much in favor Of jaunts Of this
kind.
All of Miss Martins guests were
pleased and promised to give some Of
their own accord during the summer.
The party travelled in a private parlor
car from New York to Stamford. 1t
was the intention to send the car to
Tarrytown to take Miss Gould and
some of her friends aboard, but the big
car was too high to pass beneath q
bridge near Mamaroneck, and the ex-
c%ursionists had to travel from New
York to New Rochelle by steam cars.
They left New York at 10 in the morn
ing and boarded the private car at
New Rochelle about II. The car was a
palace on wheels, and nothing was
lacking that might add to the comfort
Of Miss Martin and hey guests.
The run to Stamford was made lei
surely, and there were frequent stops
along the route at points Of interest.
On the way up a delicious luncheon
was served aboard the a by an ex-
perienced chef. The party arrived in
Stamford at 1:15 and after a brief stay
returned to Rye Beach, where Miss
Martin entertained her guests at an
old fashioned inn. After dinner the
party sat for awhile listening to the
music at the beach, then boarded the
car and returned to New Rochelle.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-08-16
STANDARD OILS CHIEF.
Actual Head Of Concern IL Henry H.
Rogers, Says Thomas w. Lawson.

Actual Head Of Concern IL Henry H.
Rogers, Says Thomas w. Lawson.
Under the title "Frenzied Finance"
Thomas w. Lawson of Boston, who
for years was the agent and confidant
of Henry FL. Rogers Of the Standard
Oil company, seeks to dispel. in the
August number Of Everybody's Maya
zin6 a popular impression that John
ID :icckefeller is the actual head and
brains Of the Standard Oil company.
He says at the present time Henry H.
Rogers Is the actual head Of the Stand
ard Oil system, and William Rockefel-
Ter stands next. He thus describes
some of the inner workings of the COM
pany and the methods Of the men who
dominate it's affairs:
"All business of the great Standard
Oil system is dealt with through two
great departments. MT. Rogers is head
Of the executive and William Rookie
Teller the head Of the financial depart
ment. All new schemes, whether sug-
gested by outsiders or initiated within
the institution, go to Mr.. Rogers. II
good enough to run the gauntlet OF his
tremendously high standard, the pro-
moter, after he has set forth his plans
and estimates, hears with astonish-
ment these words:
"'Wait until I go upstairs. I'll say
yes or no upon my return
"And upon his return it is almost al
ways yes If the project, however,
does not come up to his exacting re-
quirements it is turned down without
further ado or consultation with any
of his associates"
"Going upstairs" Mr.. Lawson as
| serts, means consulting with William
Rockefeller, who passes upon the fnan'
| cial value of the scheme, agrees to fur
nish the money or turns 1t down.
Mr.. Lawson says also that every mar
who does business for the Standard OF
company must veal it's collar. This
yoke is a code of rules, and the penal
ty for infringement is instant removal
Mr.. Lawson declares that there are
only three men who can lend the name
STANDARD Oil" even in the most re
mote way to any project, for there Il
no more heinous crime in the Stand
ard Oil decalogue than using the name
STANDARD Oir' without authority. HI
declares that these three men are Hen
ry H. Rogers, William Rockefeller ant
John d. Rockefeller.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-08-16
The Magic Fish.

Cut a large fish out of very stout
writing paper.
In the center of it cut a small round
hole, and from this hole cut a narrow
slit extending straight out to the tail.
Put a few drops of oil in the round
hole ar then quickly but carefully lay
the fisn lat on the water. making sure
that no water reaches the upper sur
face of the fish.
The fish will then be seen to move
slowly along through the water, al
though it has not received the slightest
push.
The explanation is that the oil which
you have dropped into the little round
hole tries to expand.
AS the paper does not absorb it quick
ly it starts to spread along the narrow
slit that you have cut in the fish from
the hole to the tail. And in doing this
it pushes the fish forward.
Try this experiment, boys and girls.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-08-16
Better Than Copper.

Harry and George were sent on err
rands by two different neighbors. On
their return somebody asked George
what he got as a reward.
"a penny" answered George.
Harry. what did you get?"
Il got Ever SO much obliged!" an
swered Harry.-Little Chronicle.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-08-16
FOR H CHILDREN
A Homemade Ball.

LfLl "a - ASSA
There are many kinds of balls for
sale in the shops, but most of them are
too hard for ordinary hand playing.
The writer Of this has never seen any
thing to equal the balls he used to
make for himself when he was a boy,
and he wants to tell the other boys
how he did it.
Get a perfectly round orange and cut
the peel into even quarters, numbering
them at one end so as to be able to put
them together again in their proper
order.
Ask your mother or your sister for a
pair of discarded kid gloves with long
wrists, and out Of these wrists cut four
pieces exactly like the four pieces Of
orange peel. Number them as you did
the pieces Of peel and with linen
thus putting the four pieces together,
but leaving one seam open. This is the
| cover for your ball.
Get a solid rubber ball about three
quarters of an inch in diameter, and
on it wind the common wooden yarn of
which stockings are made. You can
buy the yarn at a shop. or, If you can
get an old stocking, ravel it out. Do
the winding evenly, so as to keep the
ball perfectly round, and try it now
and then to see if it is large enough
for your, cover. You must make it so
that it will fit in the cover exactly, and
then you draw the remaining edges to-
gether and sew them over and over as
you did the other seams.
The boy who uses a ball of this kind
will willingly use any other. 1t
is plenty hard enough and yet is soft
to the touch, and the rubber center
gives it all the needed bounce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Phone 80: AMERICUS ILLUMINATING 8 POWER CO
HEAVY RECEIPTS AT CONFESS
Already Thirty Thousand Bales Hand
led There.

led There.
All evidence of the congestion of cot
ton existing ten days ago at the Ameri-
Gus compress, as at every other press
in the entire cotton belt, has been
cleared away, and the platforms are
now entirely cleared of cotton. Yes.
terday only 100 or 200 bales were on
hand impressed. Up tot this date the
Americus compress has handled more
than thirty thousand bales cotton, and
this without the loss of single bale,
in shipment or otherwise. Already
more cotton has been pressed there
than was handled last season up to the
end of December, and the press still
has margin of two and one third
months. When the greater portion
CT the crop here was dumped upon the
press within period of two weeks ii
was herculean task, with the labor
available, to dispose of il, but Sept
Wakefield has accomplished it sue
cessfully and quite satisfactorily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
STARTED BY A FLYING SPARK
Dry Grass is Fired and Property En-
dangered

The deadly and dangerous flying
spark again got in it's work here yester-
day morning, and the fact that large
property loss did not result was due to
the good work of the department, as In
other like instances.
This time the flying spark fell in a
field of dry grass.
And, driven by high wind, the
flames swept over the field, endanger :
ing several houses between College
and Farlow streets, the fire starting
near the Johnson mill.
For time it seemed that consider
able loss might result
But the fire department got to work
promptly, as usual, and extinguished
the flames after lot of fencing had
been destroyed. Had the fire occurred
st night great loss might have thus
resulted
| Smokestacks ithout spark arresters
are constant menace 10 property in
Amerious, but the city authorities will
aft ord no relief.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Chamberlain's Cong Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with it's
good qualities can be surprised at the
great popularity of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. It not only cures colds
and grip effectually and permanently,
but prevents these diseases from re-
sulting in pneumonia. tits also GER
tain cure for Group. WhoOping cough
is not dangerous when this remedy is
given. 1t contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be given az
COL fidentIy to a baby as to an adult. 1t
is also pleasant TO take. When all of
these facts are taken into consideration
1t is not Surprising that people in foreign
lands, as we'll as at home, esteem this
remedy very highly and very few are
willing to take any other after having
once used it. For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Deafness Cannot Be cured

by local applications, as they can'treach
the diseased portions of the ear. There
is only one way TO cure deafness, and
that is by constitutional remedies. Deaf
ness is caused by an infamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eustachiau
Tube. When this tube ia inf1amed yon
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when il is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken ont and this
tuba restored to its noI NAL condition,
hearing will be restored forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh h,
which is nothing but an infiamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused bv ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for coustipa-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
RIGHT NAME BUT WRONG NEGRO
The Original Bill Stiles Is Still on
Deck

Several days ago the Times Recorder
noted the death in Savannah of Will
liam Stylee, we'll known and wealthy
negro, and the name being the same
the presumption was that the deceased
was William Styles, former we'll
know negro of Americus and for years
a resident of Liberty county But it
was not the ''original Bill" that
"passed" in this case, but rather anoth-
er Styles that has changed with the
autumn. "BiIl" Styles, as his Ameri-
Gus friends know him, is still on top
OF the grass rather than under 1t, and
no one appreciates this grave fact more
than does Bill himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
COMPRESS BALES AT clNNERY
Invention of Georgian May: Close
Presses

Americas cotton men and farmers as
we'll will be interested in the result of a
case to be appealed to the Railroad
Commission by J. S. Cowart, of Airing
ton. Ga who has put in coene ction
with his Munger ginnery compress,
at a cost of $4,000. which promises to
play havoc with the expensive steel
congresses all over the cotton states as
competitor.
He wants the Railroad Commission
to compel the railroad companies to
transport cotton compressed by this
system the same as cotton compressed
under the old plan.
He CLAIMS that it occupies no more
space than the ordinary compressed
cotton, for. while the Munger bale is
thicker, it is shorter. IF Mr.. Cowart'e
petition is granted it would reduce the
rate on cotton from Arlington to Savan-
nah from 40 to 30 cent?, the difference
being the price of COMPRISING.
oO "HO AAooS sokAouS puAs0 OF the
question is the result with regard to
the big presses all over the South,
Should the railroads be required tc
transport the Munger bale as com
pressed cotton it would mean thai
these cheap congresses would be put
in at every gin, and the usefulness Of
the big steel presses would have passed
away
In this would be involved loss O.
hundreds of thousands of dollars t.
the railroads, which are the owners O
the big congresses. The hearing was
continued until later date at the re.
quest of the railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Pill Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or. consti.
patton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the liver
and rid the system of all bile without
producing unpleasant effects. They do
not grippe, sicken or weaken, but pleas
antly give tone and STRENGTH to the It's
sues and organs of the stomach, liver
and bowels. Sold by w. A. Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Confessions OF a Priest,

Rev. Jno. s. Cox, of Wake, Arkansas,
writes. For II years L suffered from
Yellow Jauudice, / consulted num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then [
began the use OF Electric Biuters and
feel that / am now cured of disease
that had me in it's grasp for twelve
years" If you want reliable medicine
for Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach
disorder of general debility, get Electric
Bitters. It's guaranteed by ldridge
Drug Scores. Only 500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Can You Eat?

j. B. Taylor. prominent merchant
of Cbriesman. Tex, says: 81 could not
eat because of weak stomach. lost
all strength and an down in weight
IL that money could do was done, but
all hope of recovery vanished Hearing
If some wonderful cures effected by use
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, I concluded
to try it. The first bottle benefited me,
and after taking four bottles, am fully
restored to my usual strength, weight
and health" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and cures. Sold by
w, A. Rember5
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
MR.. JORDAN is DEAD IN scHLEY
Next Oldest Citizen of County Passes
AWAY

The death of Mr.. William Jordan,
which occurred two or three days ago
at lis home in Sohley county, removes
from this sphere one of the oldest resi-
dents and man we'll known in Ameri-
Gus and throughout this section. The
deceased was IS years of age aud had
been a member of the Methodist
church for more than half a century.
His wife died just three and half
months ago, after happy married life
of more than sixty years. Four sons,
G.. N, Henry, s. j. and John Jordan,
and one daughter are left, as well as
quite large number of grandchildren
and grea'-grandchildren and host oil
friends to mourn his death
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Many Mothers of a Like Opinion.

Mrs. Pilmer, of Cordova, Iowa, says
"One of my children was subject TO
Group of a very severe type, and the
giving of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
promptly, always brought relief Many
mothers in this neighborhood think the
same as do about this remedy and
want no other kind for their childred :"
For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you if you're look
ing for guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder,
Mo writes: IT suffered with an ugly
sore for year, but box of Bucklen' g
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
SalYe on earth. Csc at Eldridge Drug
Stores,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
For Mayor,

To The voters of Americus:---I hereby an
nounce my candidacy for the off1ce of MAYOR
subject to the Democratic primary to be
held November sth, next and respectfully
ask your support
If elected will gratefully appreciate your
Enforcement, and endeavor to merit YOUR
contden e, and will, to the best of my abili-
ty, discharge the duties of the once with
absolute 1mpartiality and for the PUBLIC in
terest. E.A, HAWKINS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
WERE Welded AT MACON FAIR
Another Americus Man Finds Bride
There.

Mr. J, L. Cone of Americus and Miss
Matte HUmphries of Milledgevllle
vera married at Macon on Thursday
evening, and are now receiving the
congratulations of their friends. Their
wedding was dated for December, but
when they met in Macon, where they
went to attend the State Fair, no time
was lost in REVISING the date and seek
ing minister instauter The pretty
bride returned to MilIedgeville to ap-
prise her parents of the happy event
and will join Mr.. Gone here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

English Spawn Linament removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps anG
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Gurbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone
STILES, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc, Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonder
full Blemish Cure ever known. Sold
by E. J. Eldridge, Druggist, Americus,
Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
ENGAGES IN HARDWARE TRADE
Another House to Be Established In
Americus.

Several weeks ago the Times Recor.
der noled the fact that another hard
ware house would be opened here
shortly. in all probability Mr.. J. e
Robson, of Thomasvlle, was the
gentleman referred to and he has
since fully determined to launch such
business here Mr.. Robson came up
to Americas yesterday and will soon
be ready for business. He has secured
the Clark & Hooper building on Lamar
street, it is said, and will receive his
stock of hardware in a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
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SCIENCE PREVENTS Badness.
The Fatal Germ and It's Remedy No
Facts of Science.

The Fatal Germ and Its Remedy Now
Facts of Science.
1t is the rarest thing in the world fol
a man to be necessarily bald. No mar
whose hair is not dead at the roots, need
be bald if he will use Newbro's Herpi.
eide, the new scalp antiseptic. Herpi,
eide destroys the germ that cuts the hail
off at the root; and cleans the scalp OF
dandruff and leaves it in a perfectly
healthy condition. Mr.. Mannett, in the
Maryland Block, Butte, Mont, was en-.
tirely bald. In less than a month Herpi.
eide had removed the enemies of hair
growth, and nature did its work by COW
ering his head with thick hair an inch
long, and in six weeks he had a normal
suit of hair. Sold by leading druggists
Send 10c. in stamps for sample to This
Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich.
DODSON'S PHARMACY. Special Agen t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK

change in the weather reminds us that vp;r+o -
soon be hers We have prepared literally for its
aud 1t will be interesting for you to drop In and see WI
we have that you may need without the necessity for
nlng all ever town. You trade with us with f;1
OF confidence that whatever the article right both
quality and price We mention just few items of sn,,
interest. Pe'I@l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

IT you don't think there Is anything
good to eat just take peek into Bragg
Il divers, and see the fine Western
meat steaks that will make your
mouth water. 21-3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

$ioo-Dr, {. Decthon's Anti Diuretic
may be worth to you more than 800 if
you have "a child who soils bedding from
lnconslnence OF water during sleep
Cures old and young alike. It arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by e
j. E'dridge, Druggist, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

Lost Pocketbook-Near Whea ley &
Ausley's store. long, black pocket
book containing sum of money. Finder
will be rev arded if purse is brought to
this office. 2225
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

Ii you want something that makes
you think of hog killing times out in
the country, try some of those sausage
made by Bragg & Oliver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
Silks and Wooden Dress Goods.

Trere are so mar thugs in this department that 49,.
new attractive, stylish and up to.date that this s
space forbids particularizing. Matters not the
you may wish, whether fne cheap medium price T. -
here Matters rot The color anything else YOU will fns
it here D"u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
For Clerk and Treasurer.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
ONCE OF city clerk and treasurer subject to
the action of the democratic priv airy NO.
Yember oth, and will appreciate the support
OF my friends and vots rs gene rdiIv Re
spectfully THERON N HAWKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

If you wish to buy handsome Lee
street lone, confer with Merrel CAL
laWay. 21-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
For Alderman.

hereby announce my candidacy for re
election as alderman, subject to the primary
On Move m Der 8th. and will greatly apprecf
ate the support of my friends and the demo
cratic voters of Americas generally. Re-
speCtfuIlY. j. =. POOLE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

Wanted-Woman that can make
pants and do a kind of work in tailor
shor. Steady work Apply or address
Phillips, The Tailor, Dawson. Ga.
2225
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

Wanted-a (6) six room cottage built
at once-plaEs and specifications OBJ
tanned by writing. j. B. TYLER,
Is If Leesburg, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22

For SaIe-O d style q1are rian Q, ma
hogany, in good order, at a bargain.
Address local box 267, Americas 21-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-22
HAND CRUSHED IN MACHINERY.

Employe at Oil Mill is Painfully In.
jured
Jim King, negro employed at the
mills OF the Planters Oil Co., had a
hand crushed to pulp yesterday while
working about the machinery. Just
how the accident occurred is not fully
known, but the negro's hand, it was
said, was crushed to pulp and ampu-
tation may be necessary.