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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03

Celinas o., April 2.-The- reservoir
had not broken up to 8 o'clock today
AS the st. Marys river is going dowr
rapidly it is hoped some water car
be let into it from the reservoir WITT
safety. 1t is thought now that the
worst has been passed.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day
ton tracks are washed out for two
miles near Merder, this county. I'm
der influence of a high west wind
which rose today, the east bank is be
ing eat out badly The canal has beer
drained to carry off the water if {
break comes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Tho Legislature.

lam candidate for the Legislature from
Sumter county, subject TO the action of the
Democratic primary April goth, and Won Il
greatly apprt Ciate your support.
ROBERT f, LEE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03

Port Arthur, April 2.-All is quiet
here, an there is no change in the
situation. The weather is warmer,
and the sick and wounded are making
good progress toward recovery.
The japanese who were Killed in the
last attack upon this place were bur.
led today in the Chinese cemetery out
side the town with military honors.
1t is hoped it will be possible to
raise the Japanese ships which were
sunk in the attempt to block the har
Dor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03

Indianapolis, Ind, April 2.-White
river against crippled the street cal
system today and drowned out the
north pumping station of the water
works. The city is without adequate
fire protection. At Alexandria two
bridges went out and Scottown, a sub
urb, is entirely cut off. State Mine
Examiner EppersOn says there is gen
eral damage to coal mines all over the
state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For County Treasurer.

thereby announce nv Candidacy for the
once OF county treasurer OF Sumter county
SUBJECT to the Democratic primary to be
1Slo on Date as fixed by the Democratic
the support of the voters of this county. If
elected win faithfully and earnestly dis.
charge all the duties imposed upon me
Z. II, WILLIAMS,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
WORLD NOT GROWING BETTER.
Declares Rev. Montague Geer in a Re
cent Sermon.

GSUh 0CtFIOUs
New York. April although there
is more religion in the world than
ever before, there is less in proportion
to the need that exists; consequently
according to Rev. Montague Geer, the
world has not become a whit better
since the cruci6xion of Christ.
This sentiment was expressed by
the Rev DR.. Geer while conducting
services in st. Paul's chapel IL the
churches had done their full duty,
he declared. there would have been
no war in the Far East. The tive
natie-s now at odds were, he asserted,
the unfinished business of the church
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Sheriff.

1 hereby announce my candidacy. for re-
election to the OH &c of sheriff of sumter
county, and will appreciate the support of
the voters at the Democratic primary, II
elected, Mr., A, d. Gatewood will again serve
as my deputy Respec tfully.
f. L, BELL,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
LET US DROP IN-ON YOU
For County Surveyor.

thereby announce my candidacy for the
office of county surveyor of Sumter, subject
to the forthcoming Democratic primary as
will be fiX-d by the Democratic Executive
Committee, and earnestly solicit the support
of my friends and voters in general.
ROBERT r, HOWE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
az RaceiNer.

am candidate tor the office u tax re-
ceiVeT of Sumter county, subject to the
democratic primary and / solicit the sup
port OF the voters of said county, with
me tne promise If elected to discharge
the doues OF said ONCE to the interest of the
public and In accordance with the law. Nav
expect your support for same?
W,R CHAPMAN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
Too Young to Know Crime.

Chicago, April 2.-The three Polish
boys, who two weeks ago set fire to
The Holden public school, destroying
it have been released by Judge Tut.
hill. He held none was old enough
to know the extent of his wrong do
Ing.
Big Rewards Onered for Robbers.
San Francisco, April 2-As a reward
for the capture of the Redding train
hold-ups the Southern Pacific offers
$3.50, Wells-Fargo $500 and the state
$500. The railway and express com
panies are expected to increase the
amounts offered by them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Tax Receiver.

hereby announce myself a candidate FIR
reelection to the offiCe of tax receiver of
sumter county l have ever discharged the
unlles OF the ONCE faithfully ana COnscien-
uously, and If again honored by the voters
OF Sumter at the DemOCfatic primary will
commune so TO do, j, Z. r alFOkD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Representative.

thereby amour ce myself a candidate tor
the legislature, subject to the Democratic
primary nomination to be held on the 21th
day of april next in said county and state.
DR.. GEO. w BARROW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03

Cincinnati, April Floods in the
northwestern and central part of Ohio
today broke all records. The damage
from Findlay south through Troy. Pl
qua and other points as far as Hamil.
ton, is estimated at $2,000,00O.
Four lives have been lost Tween
ty towns are without natural gas. Sew.
eral cities are without power, water
works. electric light or gas or trolley
cars.
At Columbus the Scioto is within 2
feet of the highest point ever reach
ed, and nearly all the factories along
the river are flooded. A portion OF
the state penitentiary there is food
ed and part of the embankment al
the Toledo and Ohio Central tracks
has given way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Tax Collector.

! hereby announce tor re eIectio to the
ONCE OF tax collector of Sumter county, sub
Ject TO the action of the Democratic prtma-
~. II again honOred thusly by the voters of
Sumter promise the same faithful atten-
ton to all the duties of the Cffice as in the
past and respectfully ask your support.
l. b. SMALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03

Vladivostock April 2.-Twelve OF
the customs officers at Vladivostock
have been withdrawn and sent to Ir
kutsk. This is the first step in the
direction of closing the custom office
here because of the poor trade pros
poets in consequence of the war.
1t is expected here that Vladivostock
will be declared free port after the
conclusion of the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Coroner.

l hereby announce my candidacy for the
once of coroner of Sumter county at the
primary on April Goth, ana wilf@ appre ciate
the support of my friends and of the Demo
cratic voters of sumter generally, am an
old Confederate veteran, and will do my
duty now as did 1t from 1861 to 1865.
]. M. DUCKWORTH,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
GREAT ANXIETY IN
FLOOD DISTRICT
IF Big Reservoir Breaks Great
Damage Will Be Wrought.
WHOLE TOWNS ARE SUBMERGED
Preparations for General Alarm Is
Made In Case Big Lake Breaks over
Dam to Save Those Living Below.

Made In Case Big Lake Breaks over
Dam to Save Those Living Below.
Funeral Conducted from Housetop.
ST Marys, O., April 2.-The water
in the Grand reservoir, or ST. Mary's
lake, commencing to fall gradually
this morning, and it is now believed
all danger of break in the banks will
be over within ten hours.
The banks are being patrolled by
scores of men and at the least break,
the people will be notified to fly Hun.
dreds OF men are working today in
Strengthening the banks, and farmers
have lent their aid.
Great alarm was caused here about
noon by strong southwest gale which
sent the waters against the eastern
bank of the reservoir in it's weakest
places. The water has broken through
the banks in several places, but not in
any uncomfortable manner. Every
able-bodied man in the vicinity is en-
ployed along the banks Of the reser.
voir. Preparations were made at noon
for general alarm on an instant'a
notice. as this city would be over
whelmed with the water from the 80,
900 acre lake in event of break.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
Twenty-Fifth Year
ANNOUNCER ENTS.
For Sheriff

rnerebv announce nv candi lacy tor the
. c DC If Sheriff of Sumter county, subject TO
the action OF the Democraic prlm AIRY Of PIE e
1 1Ve tic Voters of Sumter. II elected 10
mis- once Mi S Bruce Hall vii s,rte as
nv deputy. V
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For County Treasurer.

WISH tol annouce my candidacy for re-
siecuon 10 the office of county treasurer of
sumter county, subject to the Democrats
primary, and desire To thank my friends and
supporters for the trust and Confidence
paced In me heretofore. Ii elected promise
70 ulscnarge faithfully the duties Imposed
upon me in that ONCE A. e SPEER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For State Senator.

thereby announce my candidacy for sena-
tor from the Thirteeth senatorial district of
Georgia, subject to The action of the Demo
cratic primary. Respectfully.
w. II, LANE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Treasurer.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
oInCS OF treasurer of Sumter county, Subject
70 Lne action of the Democratic primary
county, If elected l will give NV hest ener.
once, n n % ne u the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
AK Collector.

hereby announce myself a candidate tor
the { nice of tax collector of Sumter county
Tor the ensuing term, subject to the primary
election, and earnestly solicit the support Of
the voters OF the county, Yours truly
] b DITNN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For The Legislature.

herewith announce my candidacy for the
legislature, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary April goth, and respect
fully solicit the support of the Democratic
voters of Sumter. L. j. BLALOCK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
PERRY BANQUET
AROUSES RUSSIA
Thinks Uncle Sam Too Familiar
With Japan.
JAPs DOUBTS A GENERAL ATTACK
Everything Reported Quiet at Port Ar.
thur-Russian Government Officials
Vostock-Other War News.

thur-Russian Government Officials
Have Been Withdrawn from Vladi.
Vostock-Other War News.
st. Petersburg, April 2.-2: 50 p. M
A Toxic dispatch received here report
ing the members of the United States
legation there as making enthusiastic
speeches on the occasion of the Perry
manquet given at Toxic March 81,
i>rouses much comment here in view
of President Roosevelts proclamation
enjoying sh icsast neutrality of word
and speec hon the part of all govern
ment officials. The speech of the
viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, of Ked,
lesion, March 30, at Calcutta when he
reviewed the last five years of Indian
administration and referred to the
governments watchful policy, attracts
more attracts more attention than Col.
Onel MacDOnald's victory in Thibet. II
was considered to have been espe.
cially inOppOrtune just at time when
English batting in Russia is decreas.
ing, as it tends to revive animosities,
but coming from Lord Curzon, the
words carry less weight perhaps than
they would from other quarters, as
he is looked upon as having his own
special policy as he had for South AT.
RIGA.
THE BOerse Gazette in an editorial
entitled "A Voice from India" says:
"All Of Lord Curzon's speeches have
the fundamental idea of the shadow OF
Russia on the Indian frontier. Lord
Curzon says: We do not want Thib.
ct, but no other country shall have It,
Lord Dufferin said the same thing
about Nepaul, Burmah and Kashmid.
British arms have already carried
death into Thibet, which is part of the
Chinese empire. The purpose Is to
take Thibet and run railroad through
China, in order to be able to place
troops there quickly. We wonder how
France, in view of the projected An.
glo-French entente will regard Lord
Curzon's avowal of the designs cher
ished on southern Persia and Siam"
The editorial concludes:
THE powers having interests in
China will do we'll to mediate upon
these things"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Tax Recaivar

hereby announce my candidacy for e
once of tax receiver of Sumter and wi
appreciate your support at the Democratic
primary April 10th. Respectfully,
JOE p. WEST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For RAnrasantatlua.

To the Democrats of Sumter c unity;
respectfully announce my candidacy for the
Legislature, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary J. H. LUMPk1N.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For Coroner,

hereby announce my candidacyifor the
office of coroner of Sumter county. subject
to the Democratic primary April Goth, and
will greatly appreciate the support of my
friends and of the voters generally
JOHN A, SPEIqHT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For County Surveyor.

am candidate for reelection as comfy
surveyor OF Sumter, subject to the Demo.
sunnort t5m aEaIgY' ana wiz appreciate your
d. P. HOLT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-03
For County Treasurer.

i hereby announce my candidacy for The
once OF treasurer of Sumter county At the
nTmEers1 &c primary election and viii ap
p1sCaate tne support of the voters of The
COUNTY, promising, If elected, a faithful dc.
Respectfully, EDGAR MIS- N @T 0 III,
, 1904-01-28

There was much rudeness in Ii Hung
Chang's manner. but if he was an
swered back in his own coin lie melted
into g-raciousness. Once Il Junior mem
Der of II British consulate was sent to
interview the v~iceroy on some matter.
In the vast audience hall he found no
II to receive him. 50 he took IL chair
near the door. Eventually Ii and his
following appeared at the other end OF
the hall on some lofty seats. and the
viceroy started shouting to him in the
difficult Anhui accent. To the utter
d~umfounding of every one present. con
trary TO all principles of Chinese Ell
quette. the young Englishman shouted
back his answer in the same loud.
rough voice as far as he could initiate
1t in which Ii had spoken to him. Ev-
cry II in the suit was stricken with
horror. Even Ii started and spoke low
er. Gradually he conversation as
sumed IA convenient tone. and after n
bit Ii. with Il humorous smile. beck
oned the young man to come up higher
and sit down beside him. They soon
became excellent friends.-Loudou Men
and Women.
, 1904-01-28

The custom of shaking hands origi-
mated in the ancient practice Of udver.
saries Srasping the weapon hand dur.
Ing Il truce rs IA precaution against
t~reachery. When two friends met they
extended their weapon hands to each
other as IL sign that there was no need
TO stand ON the defensive. and a hand.
shake was but the natural outcome of
a hearty and vigorous grasp.
Shaking hands appears to have be
come usual in the middle ages. Grarp-
Ing hands made its appearance in early
times as II legal act symbolic OF the
parties joining in compact. peace lr
friendship. This is well seer In mar
riage. where the hand grasp was part
of the ancient Hindoo ceremony. as
was the 'dextrarum junctio" of Rome.
which has passed into the Christian
rite. We see it also used as a mere salu-
tation. as where the tiresome acuuaint.
ance met by Horace in his stroll along
the Via Sacra seized his hand.
Giving the right hand of fellowship
Galatians ii. 81 passed naturally into Il
salutition throughout C~hristendom.
, 1904-01-28
Whfst1inx For Wind.

81 pD' "a we rouiueu the cape
80 "'"u ana we nearly
o''S.'h' our nud
hos, pi, -" ''ee'Sinah-ul the
w u" u US out IN vain
hours u''u 10 uriit Snout some
uo,,ld ~ PROFESS ne
m,or,s 1 9o'u! an" ehtlclhgiy OF
H. a-hi".if We tone anu WIN pouted
.PS "his're "nStliy ana Nlclously FOR
, 1904-01-28
A Defense of Slang,

So far from being an evidence of a
national levity and lack of seriousness
slang is the language of sincerity. II
is the result of an instructive effort to
get as far away as possible from every
thing like pretentiousness. 1t is the
antipodes of bathos. Ii is the Ian
guage of he whole people, because il
is expressive of the national sense of
humor that is never SO keen as when
1t contemplates with a joy likewise
unutterable the spectacle presented by
"a fake exposed. 1t is blunt. it Is crude.
1t is brutal sometimes. but it is always
sincere. 1t directs against the citadels
of evil the mighty enginery of laugh
ter. 1t does for our nascent abuses
what the mordant satire of Martial and
Juvenal failed TO do for decadent
Rome.-Professor Herman Spencer in
Booklovers' Magazine.
, 1904-01-28

Physical culturists say that the prac-
tice of sitting with the legs or even the
feet crossed is a bad one and has more
TO do with cold feet than most persons
imagine. II has this result principally
through impeding the circulation of the
blood in the leg that is crossed over
the other. The femoraI veins are
cramped. with the consequence that the
blood Is damned back into the feet and
above h knee, inducing as well AZ
cold feet n varicose condition in the
veins of the calves. Another reason
why IN habit should be discouraged is
the fact that on general physiological
principles it is healthier to sit sguarely
with both feet resting upon the floor,
whereas with the legs crossed the
weight Of the body is thrown almost
wholly to n side or the other.
, 1904-01-28
His study of the Henri.

In his memoirs Adolf kussmaui re.
lates u curious story of a Heidelberg
banker, This banker was known for
his naughty, forbidding manners; con
sequently DR.. Nuhn. the professor of
anatomy. was much surprised one day
when the banker came and sat with
him in a railway car and, after a pleas.
ant chat. asked him all sorts OF ques-
tons, especially about the anatomy of
the heart. The next day he even called
by permission in the medical depart
secting n of those organs. Then he
drove home, and u few hours later it
became known that he had committed
suicide by %skiilfully plunging a dagger
into his heart.
, 1904-01-28

A good joke was played on the girls
recently by the young men OF u certain
town. he boys had been rathe remiss
In their attentions, and the girls de
clded to show their Independence. Con-
sequently five Of them hired n box at
the theater and made a very charming
theater party.
The play was Wanted. n Husband
and the girls sat serene through It all.
never dreaming that the enemy had
fastened une of the posters. Wanted. Il
Husband" round the box so that the
audience might read.
, 1904-01-28

Copley. the English painter. was COM
missioned by IA wealthy Bristol mer-
chant to paint the latter and his wife.
But | want to have my deceased wife
introduced as WE'LL he said. The or
der was filled, but soon after the pa
iron, half in mourning, half In wedding
splendor, buried into the studio. 81
have had the misfortune to lose my
second wife" declared he. IL wish t o
have included in the portrait the lady
who now takes the head Of my table"
The three wives are in the picture.
, 1904-01-28
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
LAND OFFICE AT CHFYENNE. WYo.
December %. 1903.

December %. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions OF the act Of
Congress OF June 3, 1873. entitled AN
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States Of California. Oregon. Nevada.
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4. 1892, Oscar Hammond, of Elk
Mountain, county OF Carbon, State Of
Wyoming, has this day filed in this of
flee his worn statement No. 297. for the
purchase of the NE4 of Section No. .,
in Township No. II N, Range No. 80 w,
and will offer proof to show that the
Ian sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before j. f. Crawford, U. S.
Commissioner, Dist. Of Wyo., at Sarato.
ga, Wyoming. on Friday, the 18th day
Of March. 1904.
He names az witnesses; Andrew Oh
son, Henry Editors, Oscar Nelson and
Gustave Gabrielson. all of Elk Noun
tain, Wyoming.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the ahove.described lands are re
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 18th day of March. 1904
We. Chaplin. Register.
Last Pub. Feb ~
, 1904-01-28

A north Missouri paper asks. "who
Is the happier, the man who possesses
100000 or the man who has seven
daughters To which another ex-
change replies: THE man with the
surplus girls. of course. The man with
the money is not satisfied and wants
more, The man with the seven daugh-
tiers Is satisfied. lie has enough.-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
, 1904-01-28
Notice TO Creditors.

Notice is hereby gwen, that on the
BIRD day of June, 1903, letters of adj
mlnistration were granted to the un.
dersigned, in the matter of the es
tate of Wilson G. Lemon, deceased
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them within six months after the date
OF letters. or they may be precIuded
from any benefit from said estate
and if such CLAIMS are not exhibited
within oue year from the date Of said
letters they will be forever barred.
Anna NJ Lemon.
, Administrative.
Dated. Saratoga, Wyoming,
January tth, 1904.
| ! iw.
City property for sale or rent.
c. f. HoIck y Go.
, 1904-01-28

Jones-lf Mr.. Oldboy makes IL such
assertion | will denounce him as II liar.
Presidcnt-Nlr. Jones, | call you to
order. our bylaws do not allow you
to 20 that far.
Jones-rhen | call Mr. Oldboy u liar
as far as it is permitted by the bylaws
of this association.
, 1904-01-28

"Wyoming,' the state song. il at
tracing IA great deal Of attention and
favorable comment. Send 30 cents to
The Sun office and get a copy by re.
turn mail.
l2-lO If.
, 1904-01-28

"Why. yes; my boy IL quite in
genious-in fact, lie is so Interested IN
machinery that I'm afraid he may be
come an inventor"
Afraid
Yes; because, you know, If he should
invent anything of value the chances
are II hundred to one that somebody
else will make all the money out Of
i%t."-Judge.
, 1904-01-28

I1usband-Are you aware. my dear.
that on this grassy spot began n war
That lasted ten years.
WIFE, why. John, It vas here that
you proposed TO me.
Husband Exactly; just ten years
ago.
, 1904-01-28
The scientific Rebuff.

lsnbel-Are you eve rude?
Dorothy-Oh. yes. One has to be
rude now and then to teach other peo-
pie manners .-Detroit Free Press.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-10-01
BATTLE ROYAL
Richmond and Dayton Golf Team.
Play Here This Afternoon.

This afternoon the Richmond Coun-
try Club golf team and the Dayton
Country Club golf team will meet on
the links of the local club. This game
will be the deciding game of series
of three games. Both teams have
met twice before this season and each
time has succeeded in winning a game
The Dayton players and large num-
ber of "Rooters will arrive on a
special car over the Dayton and
Western about II O'Clock and play
will begin at , O'Clock. The Dayton
team will be composed of the eight
best players in the club and they are
out for the Richmondites scalps. The
line up the locals will present is not
definitely settled. Several of the best
players will be out of the game, Dud-
ley Elmer is at French Lick Springs
for his health and John Starr and
Wilbur Hibberd are out of the city.