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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
A PROCLAMATION.
Increasing th2 Number OF Representa-
tives in the Legislature.

By His EECellenv, Jo~. NJ Terrell, Governor
Of the state of Georgia. ! Executive De-
pdrtmeut, July 27th 1904.
Whereas. the General Assembly, at its
session in 1904, proposed an amendment to
the Constitution of this State, as set forth in
an Act approved July 27th. 1904, to wit:
Section /. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly OF the State of Georgia. That
paragraph of section 8, article 3, of the
G institution OF Georgia is hereby amended
by being stricken and having in lieu there
of the following substituted; Paragraph /.
The House of RI personalities shalt consist
OF not more than OS3) one hundred and
eighty three Repre- -entattves appOrt1Oned
amOng the several counties, as follows, to
wit: TO the six counties having the l. rgest
population, viz: Chatham, Btbb, Floyd,
Fulton, Richmond and Thomas, three ~
representatives each; to the twenty six
counties having the next largest population,
viz: Barlow, Bulloch, Burke, Cobb Carroll,
COWet1, Dekalb, Decatur. DOOly, Ebert,
Emanuel, GWinnett, HalI, Houston, Jackson.
Lourens, LOWndeS, Mer 1wether, Monroe,
MuscOgee. Sumter Tatn1lI, Troup Walton,
Washington and WIG S two ~ representa-
tIves each, and To the remaining counties
one representative each"
Section ? Be 1t further enacted by the au-
thOrlty aforesaid, That when said amend
ment shd ! be agreed to by twO-thirds of
the mem beTs elected TO each FL use, 1t shall
be entered upOn the journal OF each House,
with he Y a. aud NAYS en- cred thereon,
and published In one or 10 ore newspapers in
each congressional district in saI state for
two (2) months pre- iOus the time for
at next re t a. election be an omitted to u e
people for ratification in the following form
to wit; For Ratification" or against
Ratification" and If a majority of tn cleo
tors qualified 10 vote tor members of the
General Assembly. voting theron, shall vote
for ratification, having written or printed
on their ballot For RaliticatiXn,' whiCh
votes cast a / said election shah be CONSOLE
dated as now required by law, in elections
for members of the General Assembly, and
returns thereof made 10 the Governor,
then he shan declare said amendment
adopted, and make proclamation of the re-
suit of said election by publication of re-
suit of said eleCtt on in one or more news
papers in each congressional district OF the
state.
Now. therefore l. Jose0h M Terrell, Gov
ernor of said State, do Issue this my pro
clamation hereby declaring that the fore
going proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ton is So bmitted for ratification or rejec-
ton 10 the voters of the State, qualified to,
vote for members Of The General Assembly
at the general election 10 be held on Wedn.
sday, OCTOBER h. 1894
JOSEPH M. TERRELL Governor
BY the Governor
PM ip Cook, 81 Cretary of State.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
HON WALTER sTEE0 ENDORSED

The s-na oral convention for the
twenty. ninthsen atoral district, compos
ed of the counties of Wilkes, Lincoln,
McDuffie and Columbia, met at Amity,
in Lincoln county on the Doth in
s ant and unanimously nominated Hon
J.R. Hogan, of Agnes, Lincoln county,
as state senator for that district. The
convention was organized by the cleo
ton of bon. r G. Norman, of Wash
ington as chairman and J. 81. Porter,
of McDufie county, as secretary. A
resolution, ENDORSING the candidacy of
Hon Walter E Steed, of Taylor, for
the presidency of the senate, was Of
fered by Hon. William Wynne, of
Wilkes, which was unanimously and
enthusiastically adop'ed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
Testing n Razor.

The economical young man took his
razor to one of the best BARRIERS in
town to be honed. Returning to get 1t,
he found it ready for him.
"Tll warrant that edge" said the
barber
ut does look pretty sharp" said the
man, and he began to feel of the edge
with his thumb.
But l won't warrant it if you do
that" declared the barber. Its the
worst thing you could possibly do. You
might better cut your nails with it
than run your finger across the edge
once, or shave with it for month.
There's nothing like knowing a thing
or two" the barber added.-Exchange
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Time was when | felt that the cat
was an animal which civilization had
no power to corrupt The dog, I knew,
does his best to he human but the cat
has always seemed to me above any
such shallow pretense. l thought l
could count on the cat, but now find
that even the cat can be perverted and
humanized | went to see a friend of
mine the other day who has recently
adopted plain, valuelesS alley cat Of
no particular breed. She told me she
was about to give the animal its daily
bath.
| felt sorry for the creature because
| had seen cats bathed before. The
bathtub was half full of warm water,
Tie cat was lifted in its mistress
arms. The intelligent animal gave a
new of delight and hoped down into
the water. 1t swan two or three times
around the tub with every indication
of enjoyment, and then looked up and
mewed to be taken out. The perverted
creature seemed to enjoy even the rub
bling which followed. After that, l have
no faith in anything / have no doubt
that hens enjoy a daily plunge, and as
for the gentleman who has always
been represented as disliking holy wa
ter, | haven't the slightest doubt in
the world that he drinks it iced three
times a day.-Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
MILLIONS FOR A HUNGRY ARMY
Pension Commissioner Ware hs

Pension Commissioner Ware has
made his report for the fiscal year.
The cost of the department. has been
a little more than S144, 712, 1877, leaving
an uuexpended balance of 81, 706, 708
beyond the appropriation During the
year Al, names were added to the
pension rolls, while 40, 1877 others were
dropped Most of the removals were
by death. The total present number
of pensioners enrolled is 720, 315. Com
missioner Ware make special mention
of the cold age disability" order of
last March and declares that only s
per cent. of the pensioners who come
within the order have applied for the
provided increase; aud that less t6an
6 per cent. of the 81, 500, 900 special APP
pcopriatIon was expended, the balance
being returned to the treasury. Lucky
treasury that it should get back even
that much of It's more than $l44 900, s.
600 mulcted from a grateful country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
The Robin and the Rat.

One day while a gentleman of Port
hallow, st. Keverne, was walking past
a farm in the neighborhoOd he was at
tracted by robin, which few about
him, tapped its wings in his face some
two or three times, and appeared great
ly excited and distressed. He watched
the robin for some time, and followed
it toward Il hedge a short distance
away. There he found a rat which
had got into the birds nest and was
devouring one of the young birds. At
the sight of the gentleman the rat
jumped out and was promptly knocked
senseless When the robin saw the rat
lying on the road she flew at him and
pecked him viciously. There were four
young birds in the nest; one was killed,
but the other three were unhurt.-St.
James Gazette.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
DECEIVER'S SALE.
n VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY,

will be sold before the court house door
in said county on the ii st Tuesday in Sep
TENDER, 10 at public outCry, to the highest
bidder, free from all inCum ORANGES, the fol
lowing real estate situated in the city of
AmeriCus, said unity, on Lee street, known
as the j, j. Hudson and Susan Hudson prop
erty, tO-wi:
One wooden store house and lot situated
on the corner of Lee and Lamar streets,
now occupied by Z, @ Bass W. j. Tinsley and
NJ =. Hawkins, bounded as follows: On the
north by said Lamar street, on the east and
south by property of X. r.. Allison and on
the west by said Lee street.
Also, one wooden store house and lot on
the east side OF Lee street, next north Of the
reS1C enCe # Mrs, Annie H Slappey, known
as Numbe- 8.8 Lee street, now occupied by
Dan Gass, bounded as follows; On the north
and east by property of r. Ais H. on the
south by residence of the said Mrs, Annie II.
Slappty, and on the west by said Lee street.
Also, one wooden dwelling house and lot
on the east side of Lee street, known as No
8l4 Lee street, now occupied by tenants and
residence lot OF Mrs. Annie H. SIappey east
by property of Judge Allen Fort and J s.
Bolton, south by property If Mrs. G. ,. Nix
and west by said Lee street.
Also, the two-story brick store house and
lot on the west side of Les street, containing
two stores, tn e iOuth store now occupied by
w B. Hudson and bounded as follows;
Josephine Jones and by property of y. Is.
Harold and A. j. hamil, east by said Lee
street south and west by residence proper
ty of L N, Hudson, deceased,
Also the dwelling house and lot on the
west SIDE of Lee street next sOuIh of said
twO-stCry brick store house and lot, known
as Number $40 Lee street and now OCCTnied
by Mrs. CindeTllla Matthews and w, b. Hud-
son as a dwelling and BOUNDED as follows;
On the nOri h by said tWO-StOry brick store
house and lot and the property of U. b. Har-
rold and Al. Hamil Mrs BIZ, Matthews and
Mrs. W. s. Brown and on the east by Lee
street, on the south by property of John
Nicholson and on the west Oy property of Il.
Edward Hamilton.
Said sale is made by me IS Receiver, duly
appointed by virtue of the decree of the
superior court of said county, dated March
18th, 1903, in the cause of John !. Hudson and
John R Hudson VS.. w. 3. hudson Cinderella
Matthe ws, Carrie Harwell, Annie H. Slap
pey and B. b. Hudson and Is subject to con-
frmatiOn by the court,
Purchasers VIII be 1T quired TO pay in on
the day of sale ten per cent, of the purchase
price, balance of tie purchase price to be
paid when the sale IS conf med This Aug.
10th, 1914 E. L. BELL, Receiver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
The Passion For Giving.

Giving becomes a disease in time"
remarked West Philadelphia woman
who had had some experience in very
practical forms of charitable work. 1T
is delightful to most of us to be as
sured that some deed of ours has
given great pleasure or done much
good. Indeed, it gives more sattsfac-
ton than many deeds acted out from
the most purely selfish motives and
will appeal 10 us after these more self
ish pleasures cease to please. 1t takes
a terrific hold on many people. Women
who have been able to give literally
have continued after they had nothing
of value, sending silly, wornout finery
that could not possibly be of use to
anybody. But they have tasted the joy
of comforting benefits, of receiving
gratitude, and they simply can't deny
themselves. Why, people have stolen
that they might not have to give up
the pleasure of bestowing gifts! Moth
ing can exceed the lengths to which
this passion for giving will carry its
victims. "-PhiIadelphia Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
A APPROXIMATION.
Limiting the Number Eof Counties in
Georgia to.I4S

BY His EXellency, Jos, M, Terrell, Governor
of said State. Executive department, At
lanta, July, %, 1904
Whereas. the General Assembly, at its
session in 1904, proposed an amendment to
the Constitution OF this state, as set forth
in an act approved July 18th, 1904, to-wit
Section l Be it enacted by The General
Assem- bly, OF the State of Georgia, and it is
hereby enacted by authority of the same,
That paragraph of section l. of article X
of the Constitution of his State be and the
same IS hereby amended by strikino out all
OF said para graph 2. section /, article XII,
and Inserting In lieu thereof the fol- owing;
- here shall not be more Than ole hundred
and fortY-h}e counties in this State"
Section 2 Be it furthtr enacted by the
authority aforesaid. That when said amend
ment shall be agreed to by TWO thirds of the
members elected to each House it shall be
entered on the Journal of each House, with
the Ayes and NaN thereon, and published in
one or more newspapers in each Congress
stODal district in said State for two months
previous to the time OF holding the next gen
eraI election, aud shall at said next general
election, be Subm tied to the people for ratl-
hCat1On i'll the following FORM tO-Wit: For
RatifiCa ion" or Against Ratification
and II majority of the electors qualified TO
vote for members OF the General
Assembly voting thereon shall vote
ten on their ballots. For Ratifcatfon,' .
or against RatifCation,' which votes cast
al said election shall be consolidated as now
require by law in elect Ons tor members of
the General Assembly, ana returns thereof
made to the GOV ernOr; then he shalt declare
said amendment adopted and make prOCla-
nation Of the result of said election by pub
l1catiOn in one or more newspapers in each
Congressional district of the State,
Now, therefore l, Joseph M Terrell, Gov
ernOr of said state, do issue this procIama-
ton hereby declaring that the foregoing
proposed dmen dmeGt to the Constitution is
submitted for ratification or rejection to
the voters of the State, qualified | vote for
members OF the General Assembly, at the
general election to be held on Wednesday
october 5th. 1874.
JOS PHI M. TERRELL, Governor,
BY the Governor:
Philip Cook, Secretary OF State.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

That il is advisable for him to re ire
from politics is conclusion VIII Oh
Mr.. David B. Hill is several years be-
hind the rest Of Us in reaching. How
ever. the authorized announcement
will help the Democrats in New York
rot little just now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
CHEAP LANDS

We can furnish you lands
and homes IN the Garden
Spot" of Georgia, where the
lands are practically level, and
health is perfect. We have
small farms, and large ones.
improved ana unimproved.
Small tracts and large tracts
for investors. City and town
property. Write us what you
want, and we will send de-
scrlption. Prices are advanc-
ing rapidly.
Triton Real Estate Company
Padrick Building,
Triton, GEORGIA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

A PPLICATION LEAVE To SELL,
"A GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY.
Notice is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED
has applied to he Ordinary of said County
for leave to sell land belonging to the estate
of Calvin D, Elan for the payment of debts
Said application will be heard at the regular
term of the Court of Ordinary for said
>eptem Der 1904, This July 1904
II. Z, DAVIS,
Admir- upon the estate of calvin d. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
Disrae1i,s Coreeous Costume.

When DisraeH was young man he
once went on vacation trip to Corfu
in this extraordinary costume: "a
blood red shirt with silver buttons as
big as shillings, an immense scarf for
girdle, full of pistols and daggers, red
cap, red slippers, broad blue striped
Jacket and trousers. His servant, en-
gagged for the occasion, wore a Name
luke dress of crimson and gold, with a
white turban thirty yards long and
saber glitterfng, ike rainbow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The next time Georgia melish"
company is sent to guard a black
rapist or murderer any committee on
rope" that happens to come that way
is going to get hurt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The Filipino commissioners have
completed their tour of the United
States and will be able to report to
their neighbors that this is country
worth belonging to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

"Why is it, asks an exchange "that
nearly ever property owner wants his
assessments reduced far below
figure that he or she would refuse to
sell the property at?''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The reduction in taxation is a for
tunate thing for the state. in view of
the heavy legislative appropriations
this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The verdict of the court of inquiry
Will bs that the sheriff was held by the
mob, the captain held by the mob, and
tie two negroes held by rope,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

At present prices wheat is about 30
per cent. higher than year ago and
40 per cent above the yearly average
for the past five years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Gen. Robert Avery, of Brooklyn a
lifelong Republican, has offered his
services to the Democratic Committee,
declaring that he cannot support such
a man as Roosevelt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The supreme test Of strength be~
tween Japan and Russia is now on,
and the whole world awaits today the
result of this fight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Everything looks FAVORABLE for the
South these days. Business, crops aud
even politics are coming our way this
blessed year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

A salute of 1901 guns were fred in
b Inor of the infant heir TO the throne
of Russia. The car may as well
was ammunition at home as Eabroad.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Just now there is not a murderer in
the Savannah Jail. None of the jallers
now IN service can recall a similar con
dition of affairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Daily. Except Sunday. sunday Only
Sleeping cars between Americas and At
Ianta on train leaving Americas 10:25p, m
at Fort Valley with sleepers to and from
Savannah.
For further information, apply to
S. A PRUITT, Agent AmerlCus GA,
j, A. WESSON Ticket Agent. Americas, Ga,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The worlds Fair pays $4,000 a day
for running expenses and on account
of the government loan, and is still
making money. Hooray for the big
sgest show on earth, and st. Louis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

The populists are going to meet IN
Atlanta today and name state cleo
toral ticket, though for what reason
one cannot understand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

AMERlCUs, Ga. SEPT. l, 1904.

Americas, in her costly setting of
cotton bales, is more than ever gem
city serene,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

''Ihe last Legislature was firm
friend to education" says the Colum-
bus Enqurer.Sun, land in this it is
worthy of imitation by the next"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Eastern money is being sent to
assist IN handling the southern cotton
crops. By and by the South will have
both crops and money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Kuropatkin is flying to save his
army. The Russians say that this is
"a magnificent spectacle" and argues
a prolongation of the war"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

It is already apparent that the New
York World is going to be a great
force for Democracy in the present
campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Nations and individuals can violate
her neutrality. China and Spain are
in poor condition to resent anything,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Gen. Kuropatkin evidently believes
that he who retreats may live to re-
peat the performance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

With the completion of his letter to
Judge Parker, it may fairly be inferred
that Gen. Miles IS all in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

A race war, combined with the pack
ers strike, Will make things lively in
dear old Chicago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE All legal advertisements must be
brought to the business ONCE not later than
Wednesday noon of each month to insure in.
sertiOn, accompanied with the fee, This
rule will be entOrced.1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
z ALL w A Y.
Schedules Effective August I'd, 1904.

Arrival and departure of trains at Ameri-
Gus, Ga.-CentraI of Georgia Railway Pas
sengCr Station. Goth Meridian Time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Up to the hour of going to press
last night Port Arthur and the price of
cotton had not faIlen-much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

p,sasant .nd safa to take Tborongbv tested for &c
years Composed of Pure Botanic Ingredients,
Strengthens Weak Kidneys and Stomachs. cures
B9ttIewh complete direction for home cure. Sample
Sent Free by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga,
Describe your trouble and speciaIree medical advice
to suit your case, will be sent in sealed letter
For Sale by w. A. Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
Departures.

FOrMaCOn, Atlanta, Augusta and
Savannah. .............. .... * O8 IN
For Albany, Dothan and Florala. "6 10 a IN
- Albany and Hartford. IS p m
g Macon and Atlanta. II d. p N
" Macon, Atlanta, Savannah 3nd
Augusta NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." JO % p IN
For Columbus BiTmin CHAM ard
intermediate points. .t6 IS a m
For Columbus, Opeltka and inter
mediate points,. 80. ......... "a 25 p m
For Columbus, BirmtL CHAM, via
Fort Valley .......... -. NO 25 m
For Albany and Intern edtate PTS 9 {! y III
TOY. .............,. ~e 10 m
For Eufaula, Montgomery and
Troy. 49,. ........ ........... u 50 p m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

OUR GUARA NTEE.-Take large bottle OF
Botanic Blood Bam( B. BIB, las directed OniabeI,
and when the right quantity IS taken cure is
will promptly be refunded without argument.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta Atlanta,
Macon ...........e........ *-aF5 10
From FlOrala, Dothan and Albany 40 p p In
hartford and Albany ... Il 4Apm,
Atlanta and Macon........... II E9 p IN
g Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta
and Macon ;. .........-. ......... IS 10 a m
intermediate points ,.e........... is so m
From Columbus, Opelika and inter
mediate points ...............*l 2 80 p m
Fort VALLEY ................ *e IOa M
From Birmingham. Columbus, via
Fort V4IIey... ...* SIS m
From ALBANY and intermediate
POI ats. ......... ................... *b O8 a In
Eufaula :. ,....,....... 49,. Al 42pm
Eufaula. .,........... ....+1O % m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

Close connection at Cordele for all points
north and south. At Columbus for all
points west, and at Montgomery for
>ew Orleans, Mobile, all Texas points and the
southwest and northwest.
For further information as to schedules
rates, etc, to points beyond our line, apply to
E.B. EVERETT, Agt., Americas, Ga
w. P. SCRUGGs, II. P A., Savannah
HAs.F. STEWART, A.G P. A, Savannah.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-01

BY His EXellency, Jos. M, Terrell, Governor
OF said State. !, Executive department, At
lanta, July, %, 1901