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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-09

Tommy & Co. BY Jerome X. Jerome.
New York; Dodd. Mead & Co., 372
Fifth avenue. Cloth; illustrated.
Price, $3.50.
Tommy & Co." is merely a collec-
ton of loosely connected tales of jour
nalistic life in London. The component
parts of the narrative are Peter Hope
and William Clodd, struggling journal
lists and editors of paper called Good
Humor, and their unique assistant.
Tommy" homeless girl, who drifts
into Hopes lodgings one night and ex-
presses the wish to do for him" as
housemaid. Hope rather reluctantly
accepts the offer of this strange crea-
ture, who does not know whether she
is really a boy or a girl, and in due
time Tommy" or Jane" as she is
Unfortunately called, develops many
valuable and original qualities. which
are of great assistance to Peter in his
work.
There are seven stories in the book,
all of them good and all centering
about the Office of Good Humor and its
proprietors. One of them is, of
course, Tommy's love story. 1t is
rather peculiar tale, but both fits senti-
ment and pathos are most gracefully
handled.
Billy whiskers Jr. BY Frances Trego
Montgomery. Akron, o.: The Saal-
field Publishing Co. illustrated in
colors. Price. 81.
On n Lark 10 the Planets. BY Fran
ces Trego Montgomery. Akron, o.:
The Saalfield Publishing Co. illus
trated; cloth. Price. $3.50.
A sure reminder OF the approach OF
the winter holiday season is the APP
pearance OF the new holiday books,
which the publishers must get out far
enough ahead OF Christmas to insure
time for distribution. The Saalfield
Company stands in the front rank of
publishers Of beautiful literature for
young people and the two books mem
toned above are excellent examples OF
their juvenile publications Mrs.
Montgomery Is the author of several
books for children that have proved
popular Her new stories will serve
10 still further endear her to her young
readers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-09

heaps of Gilbert Parker's new novel,
"A Ladder of Swords"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
COIN IS PILED HIGH
IN STORES IN CITY,
Little Trouble at Trading
Yesterday.
SHOPPERS CAME BY HUNDREDS
And Holiday Trade in All Lines Went
in Rush-Best Day of the Week in
AmerIcus Though Business viii Be
Better Today.

If any fear had existed upon the part
OF Americas merchants respecting the
holiday trade that nightmare took to
its heels yesterday when the serried
hosts Of Sumter and a dozen other
counties marched here in solid phaIanx,
and to buy.
And the great volume of business
brought Joy to the hearts of those sell.
ing holiday goods.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, while business was fairly good it
did not measure up to expectations,
but this deficiency was fully counter.
balanced yesterday.
Itwas pleasant reminder of the
Christmas trade in Americus last year,
the best ever.
Hundreds came yesterday to make
their first Christmas purchases, and
the drygoods, furniture, toy stores and
and all others carrying holiday lines
received their full share. 1t was by
far the busiest day of the entire fall
season in Americas.
Even with cotton selling at Il cents,
as against Is cents at this time last
year, trade is excellent and merchants
inclined to felicitate.
A good deal of the business, they
say, was noted before the heavy slump
in cotton three weeks ago. Business
was going forward with rush, the
holiday trade had assumed proportions
never known before, when cottor
struck the chute and sailed down.
II cotton had remained high, if II
had continued to bring ten cents {
pound no season the city of Americu!
ever had would equal the amount oil
business done this present Chrlstma
season.
If the merchants had ordered tn,
weather man to make day that woult
make the downtown district most al
tractive their plans and specification
would have called for just such da,
as yester day
The day it was full share of the re
sponsibility for the great throngs tina
crowded the streets from early morn
ing until after the early dark of win
ter day and fallen. Not only were thu
sidewalks crowded but the stores wer
thronged.
But while trade was good yeste rda,
and everything went with rush, j
promises to be even better today ant
tomorrow. Christmas eve, as usual
will be the climax in holiday shopping
and Saturday will be red letter day il
trade circles in Americus.
With the great crowds here the best
order prevailed, insuring to Amerlcus
a peaceful, quiet and yet prosperou
holiday season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
XMAS CASH IS PAID
OUT AT CITY HALL,
Officials and Employees In
Good Luck.
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS PAID,
In Settlement of All indebtedness
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Teach
ers, Police, Firemen and All Others
Are Made Happy.

Happy on the way to hunt Santa
Clausa.the entire list of CITY officials,
heads of departments and employees of
the city generally, to the number of q
hundred or more, went trooping mer-
rily yesterday, their pockets well lined
with the co1n of the realm.
For the spirit of good feeling and
generosity hit the city hall, and the
eagle screamed
A bushel measure of bright dollars
were piled up there-thousands of dol
lars, and every soul who served the
city, from mayor to street sweeper, re-
ceived his share.
For the entire list for December was
thus paid in advance
The authorities were disposed to be
generous, and CLERK Hawkes. was in
structed to pay the December salary &C.
count in advance, that all the employees
might have the needed dough in these
saintful days of Santa, And forthwith
he opened the chest
| The public school teachers were paid
the sum of 81, 49072, and gettwo weeks
vacation
The monthly payroll of the f1remen,
police department., waterworks, streets,
ETC., was also paid, amounting to ST.
420. This also included the stipend OF
the mayor, mayor protein, and the al
dermeD. Every body was included il
this generous division.
Clerk Hawkes. also paid. in advanc >
the interest on bonds due in January
amounting to 81. $40, and thus the pool
bondholdsrs who invested in Americul
securities will be made glad at Christ
mas and enabled to chase old Santa.
The city will Thus enter upon The
new year without dollar of indebted
ness hanging over ii.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
RUSH STARTS AT PosToFFlcE.
Many Additional Xmas Packages Was
Handled Yesterday.

Already the postofice force are put
to it in handling packages of strictly
holiday nature, and this work will be
at its height tomorrow. 1t is impor-
tant that every one should mail their
letters and parcels at the earliest mo-
ment, to relieve possible congestion
1t is great deal easier and a great
deal more desirable TO mail ones par.
cells so that they shall reach their des-
tination day or so ahead of Christ
mas, than day or so behind. Even
should they be delivered just in time
for Christmas day, the carriers are sc
overtsxed that all of the matter canno
be handled at once by them. Last
year was the biggest Christmas bust
ness which the local postefice ever haG
and yet it was handled in splendid
shape,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Wooden Dress Goods for suits
Skirts, Waists, all col ,rs. all grades
Black Dress Goods for WALKING
skirts. for full suits; Black Silks for
full suits, for skirts, for waists: Col.
Ored Silks for shirt waist suits, for
fancy waists; Fancy Wool Waistinqs
in great variety; FIannels for warm
pettiCoats, for Underwear: Cotton
Suitings for full suits, for skirts and
waists; Table Linens, Napkins, Tow
els, Bed Spreads, Sheets, Pillow
Cases, Hosiery for the women and
children, Kid Gloves, Golf Gloves
Silk Gloves, Mittens, Wool Blouse or
Sweaters, Underwear for everybody.
Blankets, Buggy Robes, Carpets,
Mattings, Rugs, Window Shades,
Lace Curtains, Handkerchief, Hand
Bags, Purses, Ladies' Tailor-Made
Suits, Jackets, Childrens Wrape.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
RECALLS AN IMPORTANT EVENT
Citizen of More Than Half Century is
Reminiscent.

Citizen of More Than Half Century is
Reminiscent.
''It was this day, fifty -four years ago,
that I came to Americus," said Mr..
John W. Wheatley yesterday, as he
watched the throng of holiday shop
pers filling the streets of proud city,
and recalled his first Christmas here, a
young man in his teens, away back in
1850. Mr.. Wheatley iourneyed here
from his Pennsylvania home, where he
has ever since remained as one of south
.Georgis's most valued. esteemed and
beloved citizens and one eyer promi.
nent in the affairs of his city, county
and state. In telling yesterday of his
coming here Mr.. Wneatley said, laugh
Ingly, that the trip from Macon to
Americus occupied nearly three days,
being made by stage coach. He stopped
that night at the village tavern, which
then stood where Holidays bookstore
now stands. pretentious two-story
Ato0AO OAANAAS' L ho OnA4StnaS UtslA
fete occasion in ancient Americus,
was given that night at the ''hotel, y
and the lone Pennsylvania lad looked
on wonderingly as the beauty and gal
Iantry of the little village tripped the
light fantastic toe. "Buck" Brady
called the figures. standing upon a
supper table in the corner, while two
negro fiddlers made the welkin ring.
Mr.. Wheatley has seen more than a
half hundred other Christmas ewes in
Amerlcus but none other, perhaps, is
recalled with more interest than that
which marked his coming to Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY HFR1

Christmas the happlest of the year will soon +.
upon US Our stores holiday heipfuness is the ndr ~
It's Character Only trustworthy merchandise finds its
nere no matter how low the price, And Christmas want.
are satisfied whatever they may be. 1t will be econmv 81
time as well as money for you visit our store se orr
goods get our prices More really useful articles is be found
with us than any house In the city,
Kun through these items and see if you don't find bsrs
what you want.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
Revolution Imminent.

A sure gn of approaching revolt anc
serious trt uble in your system Is ner,
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes, II
never fails to tone the stomach, regu-
late the Kidney and B Dwels, stimulate
the Liver, and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending aches vanish
under It's searching and thorough effect.
iveness. Electric Bitters Is only 500,
and that is returned if it don't give per.
feet satisfaction. Guaranteed by the
Eidridge Drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
The Banks to Close.

We the undersigned banks of Ameri-
Gus will be closed Monday, December
Goth, and Monday, January 2ad, being
legal holidays. During Christmas week
we will close at II O'Clock. Customers
will be governed accordingly.
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GA.
PLANTERS BANK.
BANK OF COMMERCE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
ABUNDANT LABOR Is PROMISED
Supply Next Season May Exceed the
Demand

Many farmers in Amerieus yesterday
stated that already they were contract
ing for labor for next y ear and found no
difficulty getting all the Iegroes they
needed. In fact, labor promises to be
more plentiful than in several years
This is largely due to the present low
price of cotton, and the indications for
continued low prices next fall Con
fronted by such conditions, supply mer-
chants and others selling on credit are
going to be very careful in picking
their customers and the erstwhile col
ored cropper will more than likely
work for wages were he is assured
good pay, good home and plenty tc
es's tle "boss man" ass uming all re-
sI oua Utilities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
SCIENCE PREVENTS Badness.
The Fatal Germ and It's Remedy Now
Fncta OF Science.

1t is the rarest thing in the world fo
a man to be necessarily bald. No MAJ
whose hair is not dead at the roots, nee(
be bald If he will use Newbro's Herpi
eide, the new scalp antiseptic. Herpi
eide destroys the germ that cuts the hal
off at the root; and cleans the scalp o
dandruf and leaves it in a perfectly
healthy condition. Mr.. Mannett, in tht
Maryland Block. Butte, Mont, was en-
tirely bald. In less than a month Herpi
eide had removed the enemies of hal
growth, and nature did its work by GOV
ering his head with thick hair an incl
long, and in six weeks he had a norma
suit OF hair. Sold by leading druggists
Send 10c. in stamps for sample to Tbs
Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

PIctures.-Gibson, Christy, HUT,
Fisher, Gilbert, Smith. and Russell IN
Pastels and many other attractive sub
Iects in water color, colored .artotype,
etchings, black and white and oleo-
graphs. Holidays Book Sore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

For the 5oys.-Velocipedes, Hand
Carte, Cycle Wagons, Tool SstR, Magic
Lanterns, Foot Balls, Ingersoll $1.OO
Watches and games at Holidays Book
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
A frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur.
enees. 1t behooves rybody to have
. reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
BurnR, G its, Sores, Eczema and Piles
disappear quickly under It's soothing
effect. 25;. at the Eldridge Drugstores
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

useful Xmas Gifts Toilet Sets,
Comb and Brush Sets, Travellers Sets,
Collar and Cuff boxes. Manicure Sets,
Mirrors, Medalions, Writing Sets,
Fancy Box Paper and Clothes and Hat
Brushes. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Just Published - Gibson's lates
book, every Day People" 'Out to
Old Aunt Mary's" and many other
beautiful gift books. Holidays Book
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

For the Girls Dolls In endless
variety, Tea Sets, Work Boxes, Work
Baskets, Pianos and many other useful
gifts at Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
John Fielder, Jr. can tell you,

Largest assortment of Silver Candel-
abra and candle sticks in the city,
and our prices are low.
DoDsoN's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

For Rent Dwelling 300 Barlow 81
Possession at once. Apply to J.B
Fielder. 3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Car load of fine Christmas turkeys,
dressed and addressed, at G. Ell. John
ston's, corner Lee and Lamar streets
q If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Candid comparison shows the superb
ority of our Cut-Glass, One OF our
leaders, inch Nappy $2.2
DCDsoN's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

For Rent-House and lot corner Bell
street and Harold avenue now occu-
pied by Mr.. J. r. Wilson. Possession
given on 18th. A. w. Smith.
1877
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

BibIes.-The famous Red Letter
Bibles, plain and index. Red L sitter
Testaments. All make appropriate Xmas
gifts. Holidays Book Store,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
Mostly For Men,

Military Brushes $l.00
Silver Shaving Cups and Brushes
81 so.
Fountain Pens, $4,000 up.
Sterling Silver Clothes Brushes 81 so
DoDsoN's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Magnificent line of clocks. from one
to fifty dollars each, at Fricker's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Solid steel air rifle, single shots 75c
each. 1000 shooters 81 25 to 81 so, at
Smithwick's gunstore. % At
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

See our beautiful royal copper line
before you decide what to buy for
Christmas. James Fricker & Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

This certainly Is ''the goods Cut
Glass decorated with gold. See our
display. DoDsoN's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Phone Johnston's for your Xmas
turkeys. 81 If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Ask John Fielder, Jr. he probs-
bly, knows,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Fine scissors and shears for Xmas
presents at Smithwick e gunstore. % At
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Toy cannon loo, ammunition for can
mons 80 per package at Smithwick' 8
gun store. 224s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Ask John Fielder, Jr, about it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

LoSt-Gold watchcharm; plaza for
two pictures. Return to the Times
r 9corder and get reward.
23-tf l.. ID. LocKHART
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Prettiest line of Silver Comb and
Brush Se>s ever displayed in this city
DoDsoN's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
TAKEN TO ANDERSON
Funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Gwynes There
TODAY.

The remains of Mrs, Lizzie Gwynes,
who died at late hour Wednesday
night at her home here were carried to
Andersonville, where the funeral takes
place this morning Mrs, Gwypes was
only nineteen years of age and her
death is deplored among large circle
of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

New line Jefferson Hats fO Of
men in all tn lateshapes anu
colors. Price $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23
Suitable Gifts
For Christmas.

HOLIDAY suggestions for Men, Women, Boys Girls Babies
Cook Nurse Etc The following will aid you in solving the
gift problem.
Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear,
Handkerhiefs, silk MuffIerS
NeCkWear and Suspenders.
Silk PettiC0ats, Knit PettC0ats.
MerCerized PettiC0ats,
Men sIShTts, ECoIIars and
Cuffs, Gloves, Boys Cloves
Rain Goats, and 0verCOats,
Ladies Goats. Touris Coats,
Rain Goats, Mems Sweaters, Dress
Suit Cases, Ladies' Sweaters,
LaCes and Embroideries Table
Linens, Towels, Napkins,
Bed Spreads, Smyrna Rugs,
Art Squares and Lap Robes,
Men's.0uting Flannel Night Robes,
Ladies' and Gents Underwear,
Trunks, Grips and Hand Bags.
Ladies' Lace Collars, Ladies'
Lace GirdIes. Misses Rain Coats,
Misses CI0akS, Wool ShaWIs
And FaCinatOrs, Infants Hoods,
SaCques and BO0tees,
Infants Sweaters and Silk Caps.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Mems Crav1nett Rain Coats
the $40 kind at S14.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

The Julia NARROW ana
Queen Bess Shoes for ladies,
all styles and leather S2'oV
and $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Blumenthal Bros Fine
Clothing for mems oS2a'50'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

New line Douglas Shoes
for men and boys, 81 styles
to select from IN all the new
shapes and feathers. Price
So. so, $500, $3.50, 81, S.
The best in the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Ladies Jackets, all colors
and size So. so, 81. to $1,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-23

Liverpool, Dec. 22-The cotton mar
ket opened quiet and closed easy.
Spots, Middling upland 08d.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-13

ADJUSTMENTS
DRAMATIC SEASON OPENING.

Theatre goers of this city will hal with delight the announcement that the Grattan- DeVernon company VII commence an engagement of one week at the Hardwick theatre Monday even ing, Sept. 19. This well known com pany comes direct to this city after closing a most successful season of thirteen weeks at the Isis theatre in San Diego The press of that city has been unanimous in its praise of the company, which is conceded to be one of the best stock companies in exist ence.
 For it's opening performance the company will produce that ever pleas ing and stiIing drama of Irish life, "Shamus ODrlen." Tho story, like When Knighthood Was in Flower !s one which abounds with thrilling sit nations. valor. chivalry and strong settings. and in the hands of this cap able organization will be given an uu- usual presentation. The company is headed by Lawrence Grattan, who has achieved an enviable reputation throughout the east and on the Pa cific coast. Miss DeVernon was for merly under the management of w. A. Brady. and is accounted one of the most clever and capable leading women in the country. The supporting east is one of exceptional strength and in cludes such well known people as MT Lynn osborn, D. Edgar Rice, Edward Clisbee, Arthur Hill, Miss Louise Mel rosa. Christie MacLean, Claudia Colon na and others we'll known lp the the atrical world.
 This engagement will mark the pro- fessional opening of the Hardwick theatre just completed The theatre Is thoroughly modern, has ample seat ing capacity, a large stase, with com plete sets of new scenery painted by the celebrated scenic artist, Gott: of Chicago and every known electric me- chanical device that only the first class | theatres in the larger cities have. A feature in the construction of the Hardwick theatre to which Manager | Stecheh points with much pride is the absolute perfect ventilation and acous- tic qualities. Popular prices will pre-
 vail during this engagement. 15c. 2sc, | 3Sc and zee.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-13

nurtured into being a pure and holy affection between them that so long ago as two years. found expression in plighted vows. But Father Albarado was obdurate, He loved his daughter too much to lose her, and then too, she was mighty handy around the house, and the old gentleman is some thing of an economist. The situation had been laid before him repeatedly in the months that had flown, but all the response that followed was an intima- ton that there would be no nuptiaI celebration with his consent and that any wedding that might be clandestine- ly consummated, would be quickly fol- lowed by a double homicide, a spec tacle appalling to contemplate. Love may be thwarted and it very often has the good sense to keep out of trouble but if it is the real thing it is long suffering and eadures forever. With Ray and Andrea it was real.
 Some days ago the young lady told Ray that if he could perfect plan whereby they might be welded and have protection from the violence of her father, she would consent, though in the old mans presence she had through fear, often made a negative answer to her lover. Saturday night Ray got the license. then caused a great feas- to be arranged at the house of his father. Jesus Montana. It began Satur- day night in the form Of a ball, and at latest Glendale reports, yesterday af- ternoon, it was still in progress. Yes terday morning Ray secured the ser
Arizona republican., 1904-09-13

upon the swallows in their autumn flight to bring him tidings from the home of his childhood, to his far away exile across the Mediterranean.
 But in a short time the air was changed, all felt better for their little cry and the festival dance was resum- ed. Among the well known Mexican people who were present from the city, and who are not named above, were Miss Amelia Marshall, Miss Isabel Or tega, Mrs. Margaret Ortega, Joseph Ortega, Rosa Ortega, Josephine Orte- ga, Filiverto Montana and several others.