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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-26

Peace was declared after that ana
Hongwou, having chased all the Tar
tars and Tibetans and Mongols out of
the province, went down to the
grocery to look for Yesun. The boaro
was dragged out from under the cash
drawer and a messenger boy sent for
Yesun. The betting Was to 5 on
Choo. The boy came back with the
news that Yesun had been executed
by mistake, and Hongwou went bach
to the capital, taking the board with
him.
He had, at that time, a general
named Suta, fair middleweight
checker player, so the day after Hong
wou executed Lanyu and 10000 ct ais
who had been seeking Office on the
South American plan, he challenged
Suta to play.
That day, said to have been ST
Patrick's day, 1884, Hongwou and Suta
commenced the game. They played
hard for nineteen years, when Suta
one day happened to brush man off
the board with the end of his cue
and lost his head. AT that time each
man had made three moves, and il is
reported that Suta was getting ready
to force Hongwou to jump and make
an even trade.
Soon after that Hongwou dropped
dead while thinking how he should
have made that third move and Choo
assumed the Office under the title EN-
peror Kien Vent. The first thing
Kien did was to dust off the board
and, almost before the first antitrust
bill of his administration was intro
duced, and before his tariff policy was
settled, he challenged Ty, prince of
Yen, to finish the game. Their play
ended in a Ty-and Ty lost. They
had made seven moves and each man
had captured one of his opponents
pieces when Ty was beheaded and Ii
Jusopg took his place. Then, in
1897 Ii Jusong, who succeeded KEN
Vent as emperor, matched himself
against Chin. 1t is reported Chin got
to talking, and, during the seven
years war with Japan, Ii Jusong
forced Chin to jump and then took two
of his men, Yang Inglong succeeded
Chin, and Gen. Liuyen took Ii
Jusong's place when he died and Yang
Inglong became emperor. They were
still playing when the news of the
massacre at Manila in 1902 reached
them. Liuyen claimed he only
touched the man and did not raise
his finger. He died with his finger on
the man, still studying the move.
II is evident from the source that
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-26

Events transpired rapidly in China
moves made during the fifty years fol-
lowing the sack of Lhassa and the
wars between the red caps and the
yellow caps.
The young Dalai Llama had re.
moved TO Shining. and, in 1749, he was
pitted aga INST Gyalpo, but Gyalpo
moved too fast, and was thrown ou.
of window. Keen Lung played with
the Llama and got king somewhere
about 1890. IT is possible Keen Lung
would have won the game. but in 1899
he died Of consumption, aged IS years,
after the British had licked him into
shape II is believed he was coached
by the British. His successor took up
The game and continued il until, in
1899. when Lin Tsihsen sat in, the
reds had five kings and the blacks
four kings and a single man. Lin
Tsihsen traded king for a kine
about 1852. and the board disappeared
In 1861 that board turned up in a
joss house in San Francisco, where
Sam Lee and Chop Toy played with
four kings each. Then Sam Moy en-
gagged Looy Sin until a Ratchet man
OF rival Tong caught him in dark
spot. Then Looy Sin played reckless
ly against Chin Yisen and lost a
man, but recovered in two years later
after reading in a checker column one
Ialr e.. I'D 80,
three moves" affairs.
In 1884 the board was at Az South
Clark street, Chicago when Jim Use
had Tsil Han in a ticklish position in
the single corners. Ts!u studied for
year and three months, ana then
made the right move. After thai
scare he retreated to the double cor
ners and remained there, moving
back and forth until 1895, when he
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-26

WECK WENDAIL
was "a healthy young
ArSerican, who didn't
kbe'w who his Gown
Father ara mother had
been, ami was far too
lli1lcsopts cal to worry
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-26
Short Story
CT the DAY
By William Ma t;aer

THE POWER or THE MUSIC.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-26

.AGA(S%

ABOUT that time puZZling situation
arose, ana that the players studied it
over for sixteen years, for in 1918,
when the Manchus invaded China, no
more moves had been made. Moor.
hachu, who was leading the Manchus.
was quite checker player himself,
and it is rumored that he started the
invasion with an idea of breaking up
the game. 1t was postponed from
time to time, and fresh players took. a
hand until in 1927 Yam Kao forceA
Kaiyen to jump and took two of his
men, evening up the score and re-
covering the advantage lost by Chin
century or two before. He was so
jubilant that the Manchus licked his
army while he was gloating. Kanghi
played Van Kao for a few years, aad
then Kanghi, lacking a suitable adj
versary, invited Won Sankwei to
Pekin. That gave the democrats in
the house a glorious chance TO raise
an issue, for Won Sankwei was a
rebel, Chinese historians always dis
puted as to why the rebel was invited
to the capital, but ii turns out he
came to play in the checker game
They evidently had set-to. for, when
Use Wang Rabdan came into pos
session Of the board and, incidentally,
into supreme command of all the
Eleuth tribes. four moves had been
made. He played two or three local
champions, then died of old age while
engaged in thinking out a new opening
that would eat Kanghi. While study
ing out a new trap he moved into
cat hop and lost a man.
Kapghi took the board with him into
Tibet on campaign. and almost had
Won Sankwei cornered once when he
visited that prince in his southern
province. Won was glad to get back
into the game again and played an
aggressive game, averaging a move
every two and one-half years
Then Yung Ching, the fourth son of
Kanghl, became emperor. He hao
watched tho game when the old man
was playing and knew the openings all
by heart. He and Keen Lung, who
succeeded him as emperor, had a
battle royal-as the dents oF the'~
fists in the broad attest. They made
move during the trouble with Poki
/ (said TO have been the inventor OF
! poker. Poki was the son of a prince
named Chang Chun Yuen and a
, brother of Yung Ching, the emperor
He butted into the game a couple OF
/ times and tried to advise Yung Ching
how to move. Yung Ching resented
this, declared his brothers were all
trying to get his job, that they were
bunch OF knockers anyhow, and he
imprisoned Poki and Sessaka, and
forty-two others of his brothers.
About that time the king row was
broken.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-26

1t is evident from the source that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
BACK TO BOOKS IN
JUST A FEW DAYS.
Schools of Americas Will
Resume.
VACATION DAYS ARE FLEErINc.
Americus Schools Will Reopen on
10th Inst. With the Promise of the
Largest Attendance Since the Sys-
tenn Here Was Established

The public schools of Americas will
open for the fall term on Monday,
10Th, inst, and all Indications point to
one of the most prosperous sessions in
the history of the public school system.
Last year, or rather for the term clos
ing in j nne last, the attendance reach
ed the high water mark, between 600
and 700 pupils attending the white
schools while the attendance at the
colored schools was correspondingly
large. Splendid progress was made
last term in al the several departments,
and the outlook for continued success
during the next term is indeed prom ~
Using. The ecoro of teachers arc
returning home from their summer
vacations IN the north or in the
mountains, and Prof. A. G.. Mil
Ter, principal of the schools, will
have his forces we'll in hand by the
opening date-19th inst. Eighteen
graduates received diplomas in Furlow
School at the June commencement this
year, and another large class will
graduate in 1905.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
OUR BOYS IN BLUE
TO MAKE START.
Infantry Going Tonight To
Virginia.
Americus Company Leaves Tomorrow
Morning With Command From the
Fourth Reeiment-Boys are Antici-
pating Time at Manassas.

The Americas command going to the
army maneuvers at Manassas will as
semble at the Light Infantry armory
tonight, and early tomorrow will leave
for Atlanta where the Georgia troops
will be assembled. The seventeen
men from the Light Infantry will be
commanded by Lieutenant Allen Fort
until combined with the detachments
from the Dawson and Cathbert COM
panies, the composite company being
commanded by Captain WiIkerson, of
Dawson. The Georgia troops will BIZ
vouac on historic Manassas field Sun
day night, and for ten days history
will, to a degree, be repeated in the
clash Of arms and roar Of artillery. The
maneuvers will be upon a sc lie more
magnificent than ever before attempted
in this country, and the volunteer will
be taught much Of real warfare. The
Americus soldier boys anticipate a
great trip. The command of this COM
posite company was first assigned 10
Capt. G. [. Williams, of the Light Iu.
fantry, but pressure Of business at this
season prevented his going. The
company here has been drilling daily
for weeks past, and will do we'll its
duty on Manassas field.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Phone 49, AMERICUS ILLUMINATING & POWER CO.
MEETING FOR HOSPITAL TO-DAY
Ladies are Especially Invited to At
tend 1t.

AS already announced by the Times
Recorder, general meeting of the
ladies of Americas will be held at 4
o'clock this afternoon at Yestry room
of First Baptist church, the object of
the meeting being to further the plan
of building a hospital here. Pbysi-
clans of the city will meet with the la
dies and urge the necessity for such
an institution in Americas. There is
every reason to believe that the plan
can be accomplished successfully. LIS
dies of the city generally are earnestly
requested to attend and by their pres
ence evidence an interest in this great
movement Griffin has a hospital,
ThomasYilIe is preparing to establish
one. and Americas can do likewise.
Let all attend the meeting at o'clock
this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
LADY's GRIP IN COACH,
Bold Theft is Committed BY While
Man on Train.

Mrs. W. A. Dodson sustained the
loss of a handsome gold watch and
other minor valuab!es night or two
since, while returning to Americas
from summers stay in north Georgia,
Col. aud Mrs. Dodson had seats in the
rear coach, with hand satchels placed
near by. Shortly after leaving Atlanta
Mrs. Dodsou missed a small satchel.
and search was at oEca Instituted.
After the train had passed Griffin the
conductor found the missing satchei in
the smoking car, upon seat lately
occupied by white passenger. When
Mrs. Dodson Investigated the contents
she found her gold watch and other
vaIuables missing. The fellow had
simply swiped them, and then left the
satcnel on the seat when he alighted
from the train,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Do No Be Imposed Upon.

Foley & Co., originated Honey and
Tar as throat aud lung remedy, and
on account of the great merit and popu-
larity of Foley's Honey and Tar many
limitations are offered for the genuine.
Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and re-
fuse any substitute offered as no 9th 2
preparation will give the same satisfac-
zion. 1t is mildly laxative. It contains
no opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons. Hudson Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
AT THREE, QUARTERS
Value of the FIeecy is Still Near
Eleven Gents.

Cotton again rolled into Americus
yesterday at lively rate and the six
warehouses were scenes Of unusual &C
tivity. The quality of the staple CON
tinues excellent, and at present salts
factory prices the farmers, as a rule, are
selling as fast as the cotton is mar
keted, following the long established
rule that cotton early in the season
sells TO better advantage when first
baled than if held any length of time.
Americus buyers still paid yesterday
within fraction of II cent?, the ruling
prices here being 1O4 to 1O5 cents. 1t
is expected that receipts today and to-
morrow will be quite heavy, IS picking
has gone forward uninterruptedly this
week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Bow to Keep Youthful.

"Thou shalt not grow old" is an unwritten
law which every sensible man and woman
aims too bserve And how do they accomplish
it!slmpIy by keeping the system in perfect
trim through the use of a tonic medicine
ike Green's august Flower. They keep
their blood pure, their digestion good, their
liver active, their vitality normal and their
spirits buoyant by the regular and judicious
use OF August FIower---and thus keep youth
full and happy. Trial bottle, 25C, Big bottle,
75C. At w, A. Rembert's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
a Cold Settled in His Kidneys.

A, j. Johnson. 9201 Butler St., Chi
cago, writes: IT am switchman and
am out in all kinds of weather. I took a
cold which settled in my kidneys and l
was in bad shape. I tried several ad-
verused remedies with no benefit, until
L was recommended TO try Foiey's Kid
ney Cure. Two thirds of a bottle cured
me-" Hudson Drug 20.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bed-iddeu alone aud destitute. Such,
IN brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name of j. J: Ravens, Yer
saiIles. 0. For years he was troubled
with Kidney disease and neither doc
tors nor m 3dicines gave him relief. At
length he tried Electric Bitters. II put
him or his feet in short order and now
he testifies. "Im on the road to com
plete recovery" Best on earth for Liver
and Kidney troubles and all forms of
Stomach and Bowel Complaints, Only
500. Guaranteed by the Eldridge drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
DEATH CLAIMS a GOOD WOMAN
Estimable Lady Passes Away at
Home Near DeSoto.

Mrs. John Cooke died yesterday af~
ternoon at her home near DeSoto, after
an illness of some length The de-
ceased was most estimable Christian
woman, beloved by all who came with
in her presence, and her death is
indeed a loss to the community in
which she SO long resided. The fune-
raj services take place at Leslie this
afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
SPECIAL SALE OF MEMS NEG.
LIGEE SHIRTS,

Just received, one case Mems
Fine Negligee CoTored Shirts,
sizes Ia to II IL at DOC, also one
case Mems Fine Embroidered
Madras and bingham soft Negli-
gee shirts, all sizes, at $50. Also
Is dozen Boys CoIored NegIigee
shirts, sizes II to Ii. We offer
this lot at 25c. Also IS dozen
Boys soft NegIigee shirts, all
sizes, Well made and perfect
at Bic. GEO, D, WHEATLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man,
because it cannot transform the food he
eats into nOurishments. Health and
strength cannot be restored to any sick
man or weak woman without first re-
storing health and strength to the stom-
ach. A weak stomach cannot digest
enough food to feed the tissues and re d.
Wye the tired and run down limbs and
organs of the body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digestS what you eat, cleanses and
strengthens the glands and mem ranes
of the stomach, and cures indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.
Sold by W, A, Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
MELTED QUITE a GooDLY SUM,
Twenty PIunks Paid by Nero For
DisorderIy Conduct

The usual array of disorderlies faced
His Honor in Pc ice court yerterday,
and at The end OF the session gener-
GUS stack of silver coin almost shut out
the view of the bench. Henry Daniel,
a negro, for cu:sing and abusing lit
tie messenger boy at the Western
Union Office, was fined 500, or SEN
tence of thirty days. A state case will
also be made against Daniel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
FULL FORCE READY TO SERVE,
McLeod's New Store Will Prove Pop
uIar Place.

The new Mcleod store under the
opera house will be as popular as ever
with the trade, as familiar faces are
seen in the several departm ents. Mr..
E, W. Dixon, Of Lacrosse, has been
added to the force there, while genial
Joe Mize, whom everyone knows, will
smile a smile as he compounds q
''smile" that will bring a smile where
one never grew before,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
sHEckELSI IN ABUNDANCE HERE
Americus Banks Are Well Supplied
With Money.


The Americus banks, like those of
other cities in the cotton section, are
amply supplied with money wherewith
to take care of the cotton crop of this
section. And this pleasing condition
is true all over Georgia. This year the
Georgia banks are better prepared
than usual; they have all the money
necessary to move the crops. Because
OF the good prices obtained last year
for cotton and the exceptionally large
fruit crop. which brought handsome
pricee, the people of Georgia have
more money than they have had in
years. With cotton bringing / cents
and the good crop already made, our
state and our section is il splendid
condition fnan cial'y,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

Has world wide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, 10
ton, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns.
Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers,
letter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Ohapped Hands, Skin EruptiJns; In
talIiole for Piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c at the Eldridge drugstures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
IMPORTANT NOTICE.!

All mem bers of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. who
received notices of last assess
ment will C0mefOrward and settle
promptly if you wish your insur-
anCe to be kept in force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Night School.

On September 9Th I shall open a
night school for men and boys. Hours
s to 10 p. M, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Terms, 81 90 a week. Tndi-
vidual and class work.
II Wv L. l.. MCNAIR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
iron Fence for Sale,

A light, strong, wrought iron fence
nearly new, with turned posts and rail
ing complete; 70 feet, with gate. Suita
BILE for yard or cemetery. Will sell
cheap. Gall or address Times Recorder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Begins Class In Music

l will again resume instruction in
music on Wednesday, 9TH, at my home
on Jackson street.
2-1w Miss MAGGIE BUCHANAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Wanted-Two Sales pirIs.

Americus firm wants two salesgirIs,
also one stenographer. Address, ''Dry
Goods" care Americas postoffice, at
once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
For Sale.

& complete lot Of household furni-
ture including gas stove. Apply TO
Mrs. N. r. Sanborn, 211 Barlow street.
2 3tH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
or Sale.

Large graphophone, at $500, APP
dly at 1873 Spring street. Pit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
For Rent.

Three roc ms suitable for light house
keeping. MRS. G S. GARDNER.
PIT 8l4 Church Street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02

An up-to-date Cincinnati divorce
lawyer has on his business card: "MlsGit
marriages a speciality"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Good Mule For Sale,

Good mule, will sell cheap. Apply to
2-1w FRANK SHEFFIELD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
AMERGcUs COTTON MARKET.
Corrected Daily by l.. C. Council
War ehcuse and Commission
Merchant.

Total receipts by wag'n. $40
NEW YORK.
New York, Sept. 1.-Spots; Middlirg
so market quiet. Contracts opened
firm and closed steady at following
prices:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02

All Boys and Youths wash suits from to IA years 7Eo
they realed at from 5000 $780, special to close a W
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02

Liverpool, Sept. 1.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady and closed quiet,
Spots, Middhng upland 6.70d.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-02
SAVANNAH.

Savannah, Ga. Sept. Firm,
Spots, Midiling liz cts.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-04-21

won for herself warm place in
the hearts of Fargo music lovers.
At present she is living in Still
water and has done much to pro-
mote the musical culture there.
She is organist and director of the
Presbyterian church and until re-
Gently has had charge of the pris-
on work.
In her wide experience as a pi-
anist she has been privileged to
play accompaniment for some
noted artists, among others Joseph
Boenstein and Francis Walker, and
for long time worked with Mel
son Burritt in Chicago as accom-
PIANIST
Mrs. Whitworth has just COM
pleted arrangements with Mrs.
Lillian III. Wakefield for the pre-
sentation of "Enoch Arden" in
Saltwater, and she is to play the
Strauss music. In addition to the
melodrama she has arranged a
charming musical program.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-04-21

sinbad Sinbad had his arms
The mossbaok. full of young toma-
to plants which he was moving
from one house to another. They
we're fine specimens. ''They ought
to be good ones,'' he said, ''for I
raise them by the book. Some
kind hearted mossback sends me
the Farm Visitor regularly. What
[ don't know about tomatoes and
cucumbers has never been printed
in that paper. [ guess my anony-
nous friend thinks [ am kith of
of his kin. Well, he's right. I
was born a mossback, and tho l
lived sailor and will die a con-
vict, I've never been anything else
but a mossback at the bottom.
This friend is so afraid [ won't
get the paper that he marks it
IL X IL, or IA. If he'd make it
ll-44 maybe there would be some
luck in it.
but it's a good paper all right.
Besides tomatoes and cucumbers,
it treats of horse culture, beef Gull
ture, hog culture, agriculture and
horticulture. And diseases. Why
you couldn't come around mere
with the least touch of bolts or
staggers without my getting next
to 'em at once. Ask Gypsy.
"No, I'm not plugging for the
paper. You always look for the
worst. It reminds me of my boy
hood days. Once I was plowlng
corn in 12-acre field by the road
side and along came a wagonload
of boys in charge of a naval officer.
Quit your old plow,' said they,
and come along and pillow the an
cry waves. I let the horse 90 at
the end of the furrow and went to
be sailor. When I came back %
years later they told me that horse
destroyed twelve acres of corn be-
fore they caught him. So You see
1 have always been a mossback
and like to read that paper. : q