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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
THE EDITORS WIFE.
Letter from an Illinois Newspaper
Man that is Well Worth Reading.


Man that is Well Worth Reading.
The following letter from s. Fl. Dun
can, editor Ct the Seaton, ILL.,, INDIE
pendent, shows that there is at least
one editor who wants to help others:
ITO the Editor of the Times Recorder:
wish you would print the following
and thus help me to do kindness TO
your readers. My wife has been great
sufferer with stomach troubles for the
past four years, and the last two years
practically an invalid. Nothing seemed
to help her until procured box of
Mi o>ns, natures cure for dyspepsia.
This gave her SO much relief that she
continued using the remedy until now
she enjoys her meles, is relieved from
all pain in her stomach and has increas-
cd in flesh. S. Fl. DUNCAN,
Editor of Independent"
J. G.. Dodson, the local agency for
Mi-o-na and his faith in it's merits
equals Editor Duncan's. He in fact,
offers 10 pay for Mi-C-na in any case
where it does not give satisfaction
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
No Case of Pneumonia on Record

We do not know of single instance
where cough or cold resulted in pheu'
moDia or consumption when Foley'E
Honey and Tar had been taken. 1t cures
coughs and colds perfe city, SO do not
take chances with some unknown pre-
paration which may contain opiates,
which cause constipation, q cond ton
that retards recovery from a cold. Ask
for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse
any substitutes offered. Hudson Drug
90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
Fight Will Be Bitter

Those who will persist in closirg
their ears against the continual recon-
mendation of DR.. Kings New Diseov-
cry for Consumption, will have long
and bitter fight with their troubles, if
not ended earlier by fatal termination
Read what T. r. BeslI, Miss. has to
say: ''Last fail my wife had every
symptom of consumption. She took Dr..
Kings Discovery after everything else
had failed. Improvement came at once
and four bottles entirely cured her
Guaranteed by the EIdridge Drugstores
Price SOC, and $500. Trial bottles free
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
Sale of Umbrellas.

Here are new supplies of two excel
lent sorts of Umbrellas on which you
make quite saving, although these
are the most staple goods in any UNI
brella stock.
At 98c, worth $3.50. ladies' and
mems Umbrellas of good twilled silk.
also union tafeta. Mems with natural
wood handles. Wonen's with natural
and fancy handles.
AT Sl.95, worth 50, extra quality of
of ladies' umbrellas, made of fine Tai.
teta silk, with silk cases with gun
metal, sterling silver, pearl and ivory
handles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
A Costly Mistake.

BIunders ere sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
of mistake, but you'll never be wrong
If you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache,
Liver or Bowel troubles. They are gen
tie yet thorough. 25c, at the EIdridge
DrugstOres.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
Of Interest to Mothers.

Thousands of little ones die every
year of Group. Most of them coul
have been saved by few doses of Flo
ley's Honey aud Tar, and every family
with children should keep it in the
house. It contains no opiates. and is
safe and sure. Mrs. George Ell, Picket,
San Francisco, Gal. writes: ''My baby
had dangerous attack of Group and we
thought she would choke to death, but
one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar re-
lieved her at once after other remedies
had failed. We are meyer minute
without ii in the house." Hudson Drug
Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
A Pleasant Pill.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. DeWitt's
Little Early Rlsers are go mild and eff
fectiye that children, delicate ladies and
weak people enjoy their cleansing feet,
while strong people say they are the
best liver pills sold. Sold by w. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
NEWS LETTER FROM THE PLAINS
What is Going On at this Busy Little
Town,

Town.
Plains, Ga, Dec. s Poets Comedy
Co played "ren Nights in q Barroom''
at the schoolhouse last Wednesday
night. All who attended enjoyed the
evening.
Mrs. 81, r. McGse is visiting MIR.
McGee's parents near Savannah.
Mrs. Margaret Oliver, of Preston,
visited her son, R, S. Oliver a few dsys
of the past week,
Miss Rosa Market, of Sumter, Is
visiting her sisters, cur popular mil
liners
Mrs E. r. Stewart spent few days
in Americas last week.
Oscar Dear, Of Albany, spent SUI
day here with his mother.
Mr.. W. Fl. OVERLY, collecting agent
for the Atlanta Constitution, was in
town today looking after the interests
of that paper.
r. s. Oliver, M. L, Hudson, E Tim
norman and others went TO Americas
today to attend the sale of the real es-
tate of the late Mrs. Alex. Cnappell.
Messrs. Joe and Will Cnappell viz
tied their father last week.
Rev. T. 1, Nesse has been returned
TO this work, much to the qualification
of his congregation.
The low price of cotton seems to have
depressing effect on every one, the
merchant as we'll as the farmer.
Christmas visiting has already be-
gun. Several from Plains have gone or
are going away for the holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
HELLO BILL" is COMING HERE
Next Attraction Coming Here Thurs
day Night.

Lovers of unatloyed fun will have 6
chance to get more than their share
when "Hello Bill" the jolly comedy.
strikes town next Thursday night at
the opera house. Anything more anus
ing than the portrayal of the doings Of
William Fuller can hardly be con ceived
The droll and dry humor must be seen
and heard ere the funniest of lines can
be appreciated. The dialogue of the
play ia refreshing and irresistible as 6
laugh producer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

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.
12t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

Women have the better control of
their tongues than men have; in fact,
men have no control whatever Of We
mems tongues.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
A CHANGE IN TICKET AGENCY
Agent Wesson of Americus Is Sent tc
Columbia.

Changes in the ticket office of the
Central Railway here are effective to-
day. Ticket Agent j. A. Wesson is
transferred to the Office at Columbia,
Ala. while Mr.. E. G.. Ryder of Morris
town, Tenn. takes Agent Wesson's
place in the Americus Office. Colum-
bus Harden of Andersonville comes
here as night dispatcher.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

If women were in politics there
would be some fine crying matches
when the candidates begin to pass
around the charges.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
Mems Soc SCarfS at Csc.

This Is large and brand new col
lection of four inland Scarfs regular
ly sold at SOC. They are made OF
handsome silks, desirable in patterns
and co'orlngs, and we are able
to offer them now in this sale at 25C
A couple of these for holiday pres.
ent would be just as handsome as If
you paid double the price few weeks
later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

For Rent.-DWelllng 800 Barlow St.
Possession at once. Apply to J. B.
Fielder. 3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

In Adams day woman was merely a
side issue, but at the present writing
she poses as the whole show.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
REDUCED RATES ARE OFFERED

Account National Cotton Convention
Shreveport Dec. IL 18th
Account the above occasion, the Sea-
board Air Line Railway will sell tick
cts for $18 80 for the round trip; dates
of sale Dec. 10th and 18th, with fnaI
limit Dec, 18th. Option of three routes,
viz: through Birmingham, Vicksbure
or New New Orleans. For further in.
formation apply 10 E. B. Everett, Agt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09
Stirring Merchandise News at DunCan's
The Whole Store Presents Its Best Economy Offerings!
Sale Of HandkerChiefS.

Anothea one of those splendid offer.
ings or manufacturers "seckonds" of
absolutely pure linen Handkerchief
for men and women. There are no
hurts that damage the handkerch1efs
for service-pin holes or thick threads
nothing more serious. The collection
iocludes haudkerchiefs that are 25c.
values. We. have about 100 100
dozen to choose from at ...... AO$
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

During the honeymoon q woman
wears morning gowns; later on she
wears old wrappers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

Sometimes man never has a OF mt
without even being married.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

A married woman can be very happy
thinking how happy she was before
she was married.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

Fine pipes, cigars in small boxes
smoking sets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

A woman doesn't want you to be hon.
est with her in making love. She wants
you to be enthusiastic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

$3.50 Peggy From Paris" Hand Bags at 75c
Every one offered at this price is the
$3.50 grade. We simply have too
many, more than we think we can sell
at the full price 81 so; now take your
choice of all we have at exactly half
price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-09

REMBFRT's DRUGSTORE.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

Special Correspondence OK The Sunday Republic
Washington. Aug. T-''Uncle Sam can
we'll afford to do something for the Sand
wich Islands"
These were the words Of Mr. George
Robert Carter. the young Governor of
Hawaii who Is now In this country. where
he came to attend the National Rcpubii-
can Convention and the St Louis Exposi-
tion.
Yes" continued the Governor. 81 say
that Uncle Sam cannot afford not to 90
more for us than he Ii now doing. We are
one OF the best pieces OF dividend-paying
property that the old gentleman has. We
are paying more into the national Treas
ury In proportion to our numbers than any
other part OF the United States. We are
netting the Government almost 81 ner head
every ye1r. and there are no deficits. our
per capita. and the Government spends
upon us only 81 .a2 so that there s q gain
to the national Treasury OF s691 for every
man. woman and cnild In the Hawaiiall
States proper the annual cost Of govern
ment is s7.S7 per capita. a wonderful show
Ing In favor of Hawaii"
WANT BETTER HARBORs.
But what are the Sandwich Islands cry
ing about, Mr.. Carter? DO they not get all
they need in the way OF government
fIirds?''
No replied the young Governor. We
need new harbors and other public inn
provements. The United States is now
spending something Ike SEC 100000 on its
hnrbors. and Il II alleged that millions Of
that money go into dry rivers .:li creeks
in The back counties. However that may
bd no.c OF IL comes to Hawaii. one o. the
places whore 1t is most needed. We ought
". hase better shipriDe facilities at Hono-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

lulu. We have overtaxed ourselves TO sup
! ply them. and from now on the money
should come from the national Govern
mcnt. We have deepeued the harbor from
year to year, eDdeavoring to keep up with
the great steamers which wish to enter II.
II now needs additional dredging 10 a
depth Of about 35 feet for the great ships
which have been recently built for the
transpaciflc trade draw 20 feet Of wate-.
THey would come to our Islands. but they
have to anchor outside. We need also n
breikwater at the port of Jiilo. on the
Island of Hawaii. and there are other
places that should be improved.
II doubt II the people here appreciate
the commercial importance OF the liawa-
lian Islands" Continued Governor Carter.
I'VE already stand eleventh among o'ir
ports as to the tonnage of our American
shipping, and we are increasing every
year. We are at tic crossroads of the Pa
ciflc: at the great station between Austria
Lin and New Zealand and this continent.
and between the United States and Asia.
When the Panama Canal Is completed cur
islands will be more important than aver.
and we must Rave good harbors to accom-
modate the trade "
Just how far are you from Panama,
Governor Carter?' ] asked.
we are 4,G40 miles from the western
end OF the big canal and a little more than
half way on the roI,e between that canal
and Yokofanll, japan We are $500 miles
from Auckland. New Zealand: 500 miles
from Hong Ken. and little more than
2.010 miles from San Francisco. We are the
key TO the Pacific Ocean and ships from
all parts Of II now call at our ports.
THE steamers Of the Pacific are steadily
growing in number and size. The new
largest OF the world. and ;he Korea and
s,ioeria OF the Pacific Mail Company
which now call at Honolulu on their way
lipin san Francisco. lave each 1e.cQY tons,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

o2~ For choice OF
SoN Mems. Boys and
'hildrcu's straw Hats
worth up to $50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07
pletcd We have telegraphic dispatche,
| from all parts Of the world.

pletcd We have telegraphic dispatche,
from all parts Of the world.
HOW THE NEW CABLE WORKS
How is the new cable working, Gov
ernor?'
1T ia doing very we'll indeed. and We
think 1t comparatively cheap. The cost IL
IS cents word for dispatch to San
Francisco. and about n cents word to
Washington. Your question az to how IL
works reminds me how the cable was ex-
piained TO one Of our natives at the time
the connection was first made. The native
could not understand how you could send
messag.; such long way under the wa
A cog. Said the cable agent. who was ex-
planning the matter: Suppose you had a
dog. one of these long bodied dogs with
short legs. IL you pinch Its tail the dog
Will bark. Now. II you will suppose a dog
so long that II its hind legs stood in San
francisco and Its front legs in Honolulu
San Francisco. would not the front end o.
the dog bark In Honolulu? II IL on that
same principle that cable messages are
cent from one place to the other.
THE GOVERNMENT REFORMED
Speaking about the natives. Governor
Carter said I. how do you people get
along governing yourselves?'
We are doing very well now was the
reply. although the last Legislature or 70
has been very cHtfavagant. and has made
approximations unnecessarily heavy. made
a speech to the Legislature which called
together In special session few months
ago. ard then preached rstrenchmenr 6 con-
omy and reform. AS result the appropri-
session was short and the bills passed
were In the interest Of the whole people.
Self-government In q comparatively new
thing with us ! think we shall do very
well from now on
FRANK C. CARPENTER.
Copyright. 1904. by r. q. Carpenter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

and are as fine as any passenger steamers
on the Atlantic. That company will soon
add two other steamers equally large. The
Korea and Siberia have speed OF twenty
two knots and the Korea has gone from
HOnOluli to San Francisco in less than
fre days. Those ships bring the Sandwich
Islands almost as close to the United
States In point Of time az Porto Rico.
HAWAII IN 1904.
what is the condition of the islands to-
day, Governor" asked. Are your pco-
pic prospecting in a business way?',
We have not been doing well In the
last year ar So was the reply. "Our chief
industry Is sugar. We have about $780,
our sugar product amounted to more than
10000 ions, valued N 81 010,oJC. Sugar has
been very los-so low, indeed. that upon
plahtations capitalized at ss9Woe" the az av-
ures-have not been more than three
tenths OF per cent. This is estimated on
the actual expenses and earnings Tor one
year. Sugar is row going up. and We look
for much better times.
Are the sugar plantations well man
aged. Mr.. Carter?'
Yes" replied the Governor OF Hawaii.
"They are handled as carefully. as scien-
tifcally and as economically as any plan
tations Of the world. They are equipped
with the finest OF modern machinery. The
cane is brought TO the factory on rail-
roads. and some OF the estates have miles
of railroad tracks. Steam plows are used
and the irrigation works are OF vast ex-
lishments are pumps which lift millions
of gallons OF water a day. often carrying
II over The hills from one valley to an
other. Reservoirs are built to hold the
water and on one plantation there are
mere than forty miles of fumes The soil
of the sugar lands Is analyzed from year
to wear. and just the right fertilizer Is
added to make them produce to their full
est capacity The labor on the plantations
is organized under overseers and forcmen.
ard the cost Of everything is as carefully
estimated az In one OF your great Am RI
can factories"
How do YOU set along with your IL
baT?" 1 asked.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07
elEAn.SKEeP SALE MONDAY.
Hay, Stern 4 Co. Offer Great Bargains
In Household Goods.

Anticipating the largest fall business in
the history Of their immensely successful
establishment. May. Stern & Co. south
east corner Of Eleventh and Olive streets
Tomorrow will inauGurate a semiannusi
clean-sveep sale which promises TO breait
all records in disposing of household fur
nisnings at remarkably low prices.
Tho term ''clean sweep Is used advis-
edly In connection with this sale. II means
that the present stock IL to give room TO
a new one for the autumn trade. and TO
accomplish this great Inducements are Of
peeted To quickly move the goods out OF
the big store
Al tho end OF every season remnants in
furniture and various articles necessary
for the comfort and adornment Of a home
20 TO male up the ciean-sweep sale. The
management Of May. Stern a. Co.. who
keep abreast. II not ahead. OF the times,
gscr!ncc many excellent patterns or styles
Of furniture in order to make room for
newer Designs. 4.
which opens Tomorrow. are household
goods TO appeal to all manner Of tastes
md pocl,etbooks. The entire stock is new.
but the policy of the firm Is to make room
for something newer every SIX months.
msy he. prices on them are cut for the
"clcan-sweepi' process.
1n'Hddltion to bedroom. dining and draw
irg room sets some particularly attractive
offerings are made In odd pieces-Daven-
TOO numerous to mention Stoves and baby
carriages ut bargain rates may be found
In the same establishment where persons
Of artistic taste may pick UP for a small
price exquisite pieces Of furniture and
May. stern L co. expect great crowd
tomorrow. and, during the sale this week
Will have no time to MI mail orders.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

we are doing very well,' said the Gov
crnor. But we should be far better salts
fled If the people here would not insist
upon the Same labor laws for us as for
the United States. The conditions are diff
ferent. and what Is good for one place Is
not good for another This will be found
to be the case sooner or later as to the
most OF our outlying colonies. White men
cannot do the everyday labor Of tho
tropics. and orr conditions are such that
labor of certain classes Is best performed
by Chinese. We should like to have a
limited number of Chinese. We want
enough to develop the Islands to their
fullest capacity. and no more. The num-
ber should be limited. and when the sup
ton We should have the right to import
others to take their places. AS II Is now
We can Import japanese. but not Chinese.
and we have now about 5000 japanese
in the islands. They do not make as good
la aborers as the Chinese. They are not 20
reliable, nor do they make as good citi-
zenc"
DO YOU have labor unions among your
Not in the sense that the word is used
in the United States" said Governor Car
They may be said to have great
union of their own. The Chinese hav.
thei- organizations. but these are more
like soclal clubs than our trades unions.
the people Of both races. but we have. on
the whole fewer labor troubles than you -
rs there any chance for the poor white
man in Hawaii?'
Not much for the common Iaborer."
replied Governor Carter. THE Japanese
and the Chinese will work more cheapiy
than he and almost equally as we'll In
deed. the white man can't work we'll in
the tropics as either the Chlnaman or
japanese. We white men for our
superintendents and clerks. We do not
want them to do the hard work
CHANCES FOR YOUNG AMERICANS.
hat Oh, f.,Vs fy1o
leans I'M the Hawaiian islands Governor.
There are opportunities for young
Americans cverywberc,' was the reply.
''and there will always be places for the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

10 pairs fine Lace curtains
al ~ yards long and rp 20
G. inches willc: regular val
uc $50 AID $50 At p1ir--
Choice for this 20
sale only. pair..bsSS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07
NEW COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Three Change Members to Settle
., July Wheat Deal.

AS a result OF the resignation Of two
members Of the Contract Committee. and
the refusal Of the third member to resign
under pressure, the Board OF Directors Of
the Merchants Exchange yesterday an
nounced that the settlement Of the July
wheat deal would be taken out OF the
hands of that committee and referred to
q specially appointed body Of arbtrators
composed OF r. H. Gieselman. NJ. J. Con-
no. and Elbera Hodgitins.
The new committee will hold It's fret
session tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07
FALLS FROM SECOND STORY.
Captain Casper kemper Severely
Injured at NeOsha.

Captain Casper kemper Of No. 2515 Ba-
con street and for the last six years 4.
foreman in the employ Of the Kinloch
company. was severely injured Friday
night by fall from the second-story
window Of his boarding house at Neosho,
Mo. where he had gone to spend his vaca-
tion. His injuries are severe. but 1t is
believed he will recover.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07
DEMOCRATS GIVE PICNIC.
Politicians From Kansas City J0ur-
neY tn Pink Hill.

REPIIRLIc SPECIAL
Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 6.-The. annual
Pink Hill picnic was held to-day AT .he
grounds near Patterson bridge, a mile
and a half south OF Pink Hill.
At tine Jackson County Democratic
Club. which was about deserted II was
estimated that 80 Democratic politicians
and office holders attended from Kansss
City. United States Senator Stone, Jo-
seph w. Folk. Frank p. Walsh, Con-
gresham Cowherd and James A. Reed
were advertised to speak
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-08-07

200 pairs sold Friday - pairs sold aturgay Just M
Cuban heel All Choice Monday these 10 -
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-08-13
End of Bitter Fight.

Two physicians had long and stub.
born fight with an abcess on my right
lnng'' writes j. +. Hughes OF DUPONT,
Ca land gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. Asa last
resort | tried Or. Kings New Discovery
Tor Consumption. The benefit I re.
ceived was striking and was ON INV
ieet in few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health" IL conquers ali
Coughs, Colds and Throat and Lung
troubles, Guaranteed. Price Soc. and
81 90. Trial bottles free.
For sale by George Wood.