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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
AUTHOR OF DIXIE is HoNoRED
Battle Hymn Is Rendered at His Fun
eFaI

During his last visit to Americas
several years ago many of our citizens
had the honor Of meeting Dan Emmett,
the author of the grandest piece of
music ever wriiten-the Southern bat
tie hymn-Dixie On that occasion an
informal reception was held in the
Times Recorder office and scores of
citizens pressed the hand of genial old
Dan Emmett. And when he appeared
on the stage that night-not as an &C
tor, but an honored guest with some
great minstrel company, the entire au-
dlence rose up and yelled as the band
played his song-Dixie. And at his
funeral, IN Mount Vernon, Ohio, on
Friday, the band rendered Dixie" as
the body lay in state in the Episcopal
church in his home city-an air known
to the entire civilized world aud which
evokes inspiration on one continent as
upon another. And though Emmett
dies an uncrowned king, his work will
live after him for ages. The author of
"Dixie" needs no monument, for his
hymn will be more enduring than a
shaft of granite and bronze.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
EAGLE IS GOING TO
FLAP IN AMERICUS.
Citizens to Celebrate The
Event.
HOLIDAY IN A BUSINESS WAY
The Eagle viii Scream and Flap
His Great Wings Here, and the Ma
tives viii Make Merry in Honor of
Uncle Sans Natal Day.

Once more the natal day of the ma
ton dawns upon us, and while Uncle
Sam is older than in 1879 when the
Fourth of July was invented and patent
applied for, he is as yet a vigorous old
chap and his birthdays are still occa-
sions of interest.
And the celebration tomorrow will
be upon yard wide basis.
And in Americus, as IN every other
town within the realm of Roosevelt,
the natives will whoop, the eagle will
scream, AMI Uncle Sam will be the
only melon in the patch.
No birthday party is scheduled here,
but the yeomanry of the diocese will
be none the less patriotic for such a
trivial oversight and our enthusiasm
will be of the tension of red balloon
on circus day. Even already one can
feel it ooZing some.
With tomorrow comes the Glorious,
and Americas is in line.
Our guns are unmuzzled and our
powder dry, and Americas will gladly
help the balance of the United States
and Atlanta in putting q shine on
Uncle Sam.
But that this may de done properly it
is altogether necessary that business be
entirely suspended. The merchants all
have agreed to this, and TONIC rrow the
stores here will be shut as tight as the
pocket book If Russell Sage in the
face of charity.
Not lick of work IS going to be
done in this good town. We are far
too patriotic.
The order of the day will be feast
ing and excursions. Many people are
going out of town, either to Holly or
Myrtle Springs, or else to Atlanta, Ma
con or Savannah,
Besides the closing of stores and Of
foes, the railroads will take part
holiday and the banks and postoffice
will be closed. In fact, the county
Jail and the poor house will be about
the only institutions open for business
in patriotic Americus.
Remembar the date-tomorrow the
occasion-the Glorious Fourth OF July.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
wears was supposed to be lncurable,
For great manv years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease and presctib-
ed local ramedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment, Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market tits taken inter-
nally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucuous surfaces Of the system.
They fer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials
Address F J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo,O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
FORMALLY ENDS THE SESSION
Superior Court in Sumter Comes to
Close

Judge z. A. Littlejohn disposed of
several motions for new trials and
other business at chambers yesterday
and formally declared the summer
session of superior court at an end.
While there have been no jury cases
for two weeks the session still remain.
ed open until formally closed yester-
day. Judge Littleiohn will now take
needed rest from his arduous Iabors
upon the bench, beginning in March
last. Than Judge Littleiohn no cir
cult judge in Georgia does more hard
work nor is there one more painstak-
ing, more careful and conscientious.
or harder student. And 1t may be
said as we'll that none other ranks him
in ability or is better versed in the
law. His vacation is indeed well
earned and his hundreds of staunch
friends and ardent admirers trust that
it may be alike pleasant and beneficial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
highs Was Her T. rrOr.

81 would cough neatly all night long, >
Whites Mrs Obas. Apologize, of Alex
andria, Ind, land could hardly get any
sleep. | had consumpnoI 81 bad thai
If L walktd a block | would coukl
frightfullY and spit blood, but wher
all other incidents sal ed, three ST. 0(
bottles of d.: Kings New Di, cover!
wholly cur d me aud geined 5e
pounds It's absolutely gual anteed t,
cure Cou5 hs, Colds, La Grippe, Boon
,hitis and all hroat ard Lung troubles
Price soc and ST. 90. .TriaI b titles fre
1t Eldridge's drugstoTts
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
A oIvo RICE FOR DR.. ROBERTS
Former President of Wesleyan Grant
ed Decree.

ed Decree.
Many Americas people who know
personally Rev. j. W. Roberts, for
merly president of Wesleyan College,
Macon, will be interested in knowing
that he has just been granted divorce
from his wife, Mrs Minnie L. Roberts,
WHO now resides in Atlanta. The di-
vorce was secured in Texas court.
The minister alleged cruel treatment
as grounds for the divorce, application
for which was made six months after
DIR. Roberts had established resi-
dence at Dallas. It required one month
and eight days for the preacher to gain
his freedom. The decree signed by
Judge Nash releases both the minister
and his wife from their obligations and
they are free to marry again, if they
so desire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

House Party is Going to Make Merry
There,

A party of twenty Amerlcus young
folks, chaperoned by handsome and
sedate matrons, left yesterday for
Myrtle Springs. Cottages there had
been reserved for the party and they
will make merry until Tuesday next,
enjoying the Fourth out there. A
great neig hborhood picnic is on the
bill for tomorrow at this resort, and
another at Holly Springs,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
For Sale,

A barg IN in s, oond hand upri ght pi.
ano, used only two seasons. As good
as new with exception that case l.
slightly damaged. New pianos, such
as S elnway, Knabe, Fisch and bel
great makes will be sold very low dur
ing July and August, on easy mo, thlS
payments. A new upri ght p.aao fl
$3.50 90 cash. S3e Monte Pickens, a
Holiday Bookstore. Sun, Tu,, TIL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
A BUNCH OF NAMES
OF FOLKS IN TOWN,
Those Who Come and Leave
Daily.
VISITORS AT AMERIcUs HOMES
Your Own Name or That of a Friend
Nav Be Found Below In the Long
list of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Game Here,

Fresh shipment of PIow's Fine Can
dies, Orystalized, Fruits, etc. just re-
ceived, HUDSON DRUGSTORE.
Col. =. B. Harold will spend today
very pleasantly with friends in Eu-
faula.
Miss Louise VIM returned home
yesterday after a prolonged visit to
Macon.
Mrs. Fannie j. Matthews left yester-
day for Columbus upon visit to rela
tives the'e
Mr.. W. D. Haynes left yesterday for
Atlanta where he goes for a few days
on BUSH ese.
Col, ". T. Davenport left yesterday
for Macon to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Du~
pont Query.
Miss Ona Massee returned to Macon
yester lay after visit Of some length
in Amerlcus.
Mrs T B. Jennings aud children
arrived last night from Macon and
will JOIN Mr.. Jennings in permanent
home here.
Ben Greene is here from Atlanta to
spend The Glorious IN Americas, his
former home.
Mo EI;so Soo, nor bos ratnrDod tn
Atlanta after pleasant visit of week
in Americas.
Miss Josie Jordan has gone to Fort
Valley and Will spend the Fourth with
relatives there.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S Bolton left yes
terday for Baconton upon visit 10
relatives there,
DR.. and Mrs. G. W, Barrow, of Les
lie, were among the many visitors in
Americus yesterday.
Mrs. T. j. Griffin returned home
yesterday from a visit of week to
relatives in Camilla.
Miss Adele Mutt, the guest of Miss
Kendrick at Plains recently, returned
to Jackson yesterday.
Mrs. Allen E. ChappsIl an Miss
Matte ChappelI. of Macon, are guests
of Mrs. John Taylor.
Mrs, James Ct Parks, of Dawson, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. John t.
Taylor, for few days.
Mr.. U. s. Lockett is spending a few
days at the home of his brother. vii
liam Lockett, near Cathbelt.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Lanier came up
from Albany yesterday and will be the
guests of Mr, and Mrs. Frauk. Lanler
today.
Mrs. NJ }. Biackshear, of Baltimore,
the guest f Miss Mana Harold re.
Gently, left yesterday for Eafaula to
visit relatives.
jeff Taylor. formerly of Americas
but no a FloridIan with heaC quarters
in Tampa, is visiting his brother, Col.
James Taylor
Mrs r. L. McMath and Mrs. r ID.
Men Iii left yesterday for Pelham to
spend week very pleasantly with rel
atives IN that city.
Misses Clare Simpson and Minnie
Battle, the pretty guests OF Misses
Oallie and Mamie Sue Bill, returned
to Omaha yesterday
Mrs. w. d Shaf1er aud M SIS Elise
Shsffer, guests Of Mrs. Ed She field
for several days, returned J esterday
to their nome Ia Albany.
Col aad Mrs, W. A. Dodson leaye
Tuesday for Atlanta, where they will
spend the greater portion of the sum
mer season pleasantly.
Mr.. Thomas Harold Wtnt over to
Hurtsboro, Ala. este rday where Mrs.
Harold is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. n. w, e. Long.
Miss Rec Neviue, ia Augustan
and the popular guest Of Mrs George
Harrison for two or three weeks, re
turuad h0ma peate TdnU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
Humanity's Weak Spot.

There are more deaths directly due to
weak lungs than to all other diseases COM
combined. They are human1ty's weak spot
the breeding-place of consumption. When
the slightest symptom of trouble is feltin the
lungs you should begin the use of DR. Bos
chee's German Syrup at once. 1t is made
especially to sootne, heal and strengthen the
lungs, throat and bronchial tubes. German
Syrup is a never-failing remedy TOR con-
sumption. Trial hottie. Csc. Big bottle, 75c.
At W, A. Rembert's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people have
the Pllep, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures them. There are many diff
ferent kinds of Piles, but if you get the
genuine and original Witch Hazel SalVe
made by e. @. Dewitt & Ca, of Chlca
go, a cure is certain. Il. A. Tisdale, of
oummerton, S. O., says. II had piles 90
years and DeWitts Salve cured me after
everything else failed. Sold by W. A.
Remhert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
FILE PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
John L. Harper Asks Relief From His
Debts.

John T.. Harper, formerly a mer.
chant of Americas and, while living in
the west for some time still claims
residence here, has been adjudlcsted
bankrupt. The first meeting of his
creditors will be held in the bankrupt.
cy court at Macon on Monday, 18th
inst. Messrs. Lane & Maynard rep
resent the bankrupt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
RETURNS FROM EXTENDED TRIP
Americas Lady Is Again Restored to
Health.

Mre. John B. Fielder, accompanied
by Miss Amzie Williford, returned
home last night from Nashville where
they have been spending some time,
going to the Tennessee capital from
Atlantic City, where they spent two
months The many Americas friends
of Mrs. Fielder are greatly pleased at
her restoration to health after q long
al d | ainful illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
nes S into strength, listlessness into ener-
gy, brain-fag into mental power. They
are wonderful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold by Eldridge
Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

A. A. Hansen. of Minneapolis, cham
pion 1,OO0-mile bicycle rider of the
world, says he was troubled Tor many
years with rheumatism aud with pains
below the shoulder blades. He used
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and three bottles
entirely cured him. sos at all druggists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
Summer School Begins.

will begin my summer school Mon
day, July 4th. Hours; to -. Terms
So month. Schoolroom All College
street. I. l.. MCNAIR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

Perfection Oil Cook Stoves are the
things in hot weather. Cost less than
gas stoves to operate. Very little ex-
ternal heat, and are good bakers.
SHEFFIELD HUNTINGTON Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

Full line of water coolers and "Gem''
'Llg htning" and 'BIizzard" ice
cream free zers at
ESHFFIELD- HUNTINGTON Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

Fltischmann's yeas; Barney Ball
sells it, and will explain how to use it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
Ladies' and ChiIdrens Hosiery.

Ladies Black and Tan Lse Thread stockings Lace 1kn
Ankle effect also Plain regular price 35c, price, AOU
Ladies Black and Tan Lace Lse and Richclieu CT M
Ribbed Stockings regular price Soc special pair for OlOO
Ladies pure white Lisle Thread Stockings beau p a.
hful quality, all Sizes regular 35c quality, our price EUU
Children's Black and Tan Lace Lisle Thread 0En
Stockings also plain regular Soc quality, special at EUO
Cildrens Tan Stockings all sizes regular price zoe m
special to close VI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03
WHEATLEY & ANSLEY
July Offerings.

Values are deprecated; profits dissipated
prices are annlhilated; CASH alone IS king. A
solid phasnx eager buyers have filed our store for
weeks We are determined not to carry
piece of summer merchandise that price will owe.
Do not delay,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

1000 yards fine figured or
Gaudy and Battlste In all the
best patterns 121a and IS cts
quality at per yard 10 cents,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

1000 yards figured muslin
fancy striped. Black and
white, all of the seasons best
patterns 8 and 10 cents, quail
ity at per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-03

Mr.. Thomas Harold Wtnt over to
Hurtsboro, Ala. este rday where Mrs.
Harold is visiting her parentp, Mr..
and Mrs. N. w, E. Long.
Miss Rec Nevius, a ia Augustan
and the popular guest Of Mrs George
Harrison for two or three weeks, re
turned home yesterday.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
oSpsuitthiid1.

Grau Our aD9tn, bic ie sinitel.
Len mtn): .Qlio nennen @ie mir sShre
AsbtNsansenis-a . @t pa mub
t@gie bitten, Fa gu issen!%
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Auperha.

ghsf (Sur1 Ha1hoItsr); .Mal.
set boe .bhnsrt absr fsis bSIH9 lanee,
en esns prtfs re4rasns 30 toars
afdjt oneebra9t. tpetn Sic tEHsr
htsG atH S@nupfusIuub ssniamsn.s
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
@rlsss aalasEpraAh.

Gu fdgsr @nesbeteten, tpe!de
EO4tsr einss S9nstbers if):
s8tdulssn 6ulba, t5nnen gle mir Uisls
lftd|t 5ggtn. Oh Sybr 0srr Batter metns
n0fsrtfsrtis bats4
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A~nthenerbliithe.

{9tus eirern Wprtraae iber Rapoleon>
u -. bud feline er0btsn Geinbe
wltfen ihm laIen, boB er Der erfe
RoDplepn tpar!"
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
DER @uunntfnuHnrtf.

unge 6rau: sDu bift aus
astnaip eth N5rgler, Der eben tntr,er,
RsnH ID tode. etpas aisaujsssn Bat.
an BEN Ro9bu9 ftebt hter: Gs III
bia eth pprsietihes 9eri9t.@
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
NEE Ba,,kferarptu.

.Deat Dir, moris, Der tleine Sunge
pom portier, Der sbenip alt TT, tpts
uuferer. Iaht f9on!A-,M ertpirbig!
unis,tr AGtt' bod bel eber @runb
boau!A
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
Wpus aaTsrusuhnf.

untsrpfftater (sau gtus
l95steea Wiiler. bsr Runftmaisr iI):
a0pnnettreiter nod etnWal, srsreiysn
mifso6sll ga, ia. Der i5nisltGe
3eaaf In tbsu gana pqs qub'rss, ais
r<s sihgen9ntten 5~ettfledenl"
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
xs.s her QuTtrnktipmsr uahs.

Az*W DIE IttIfr11Rftpna f1nsths.
unteroffisitr; rmas III
alto halb redts, 6fnberraBlsr3 Ore
trut fHptigt.) Run. holb rt5ts 1T
gang bdfelbe iptesboIb ltnfs, nut grab
6ns Uesentheit, Sk Gameel, @iei@
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
psr aausr ss.t Rerfanra.st.

@irel; .@otra, Ia b5s a Gre"
RtIIner: .pf, tter bari nidt
et9tmpfs tptrbsni menn sic ni9t Su.
ssisben Hnb, 10 muHen @ie Slre
miini9e IN bas hafir aufltegenbe Be-
k@petbebu4 s~tntragsn. Sd pesbe eg
H6ne. fpfort brinsm!"-@ ireI.
.Sstft. iebt Aeibfs, ft6 brud'ul"
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
per Nftfftkasa.

jDEa m q: .Aarl4en, tonm In bic
s innt 6ssfahlh .1u 0tA spo
lRlnp bos Nst S-A
.Dgssuadt pstr nt4ta, iuenu
aa131ts Bet, aub-murgeu fanst
t&flufOie 10 bic 5wuk nteber an
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8u1noristischee
@flnmasp
per anroh,

.SotpobI. ID babe faon bret Resien
una BITE @rbe gemont. unb ieoesmal an
Der uhgongrsinaen Gteue."
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9aetn.

.Nrtst) g. .tDs ID bic arab. be.
aes6sa1 fdgtt eth tGpas at etneri an
Warum bsftns@ fragte ber.-
saBifs Du ober hyrrmI4 erpfberts fsin
Rnmerab, .bd3a brala4t man bod let
asn Gyunbl"
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Cur 6erlteanug

BON Seitenpe9en BON Cement, ala.
iirten' uno auoeren 8ieaeliteinen
6ol5blods uuo &iea; fir Die &epa.
ratur BON 0duiern. Gerpuben un5
3inben uno auoeren Arbeiten EN-.
pfieblt fih Scrhtamn Grlcr,
1907 @~Oloraoo'S traBe Eel. 943, Or.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-05-31
Wtam beflage fid) tidbt aber
9aS, mas tttatt at
effem bat,

Derlrl man nDn elmer minberuertiaen
gdderei fault. Sober Bader tam
mlnoerwertiges 8rob unb minoertiqe
Ytes baden. -aber fein anberer 3D.
DER I'M 2anoe bddt iUlhe pDrsialihe
BrOoe unb Sizes mie mir.
BrDbiert unier 5abrifat, menu
Sic unsufrieoen iein Iouteu, nit ben,
mas Sic jebt betDmnten.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-07
Eyes of School Children.

Examinations by Ohio authorities show that pupils of the public schools suffer from eye troubles to an alarming extent. In the Columbus high schools an average of forty per cent of ;he scholars have defective vision One of the leading physicians of that city de clares that the school children are be- ing crowded until they are sick. they become sick from worry and overwork and they have headaches all the time, and their parents think they arc suf- fering from stomach trouble This speaker, pr. Chapman, rebukes his fel- low physicians of Columbus for not paying proper attention to the eyes of their patients. And American Med icines" adds: Those who sheer at and belittle the evil of eye strain are callous dullards. Politeness hesitate3 to use the proper word in speaking of them"
 But what about the system of school instruction, that causes the worry and Overwork which compels the rising generation to enter the battle of life with such a serious defect at so early an age?
Arizona republican., 1904-08-07
A Piece of Evidence,

The rUmor factory at Chefoo has at last varied the monotony of its out put concerning affairs at Port Arthur by presenting some reliable evidence. Yesterdays dispatches claim that a copy of a newspaper printed at Port Arthur has been received at Cheroo, and that the paper gives fragmentary details of the fighting. This paper, it is allged. admits that the Japanese after desperate fighting have captured Wolf mountain, one of the fortified heights overlooking the besieged city.
 This mountain, according to the maps, is about four miles from the town. If the Japanese are able to hold the position, they will be able to make things very warm in the town itself as soon as they can bring their siege guns into play. The information if true--is the most important that has reached the outside world for many weeks, and discloses a desperate situa- tion for the Russians.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-07
A Foolish Performance.

4 new pOstCfiiCe was established in Mississippi the other day, and the peo- pic of the community selected the name Of Vardaman for the office, in honor Of their governor. The fourth assistant postmaster general refused to permit the use of the name selected, and nam Cd the new postOffice Timberville in- stead. The official explanation of this action is that Governor Vardaman last year, when editor of a country paper in Mississippi, published, or permitted to be published, some coarse remarks re- Gcc;ing on the presidents mother It is also explained at the pOstoffice de- partment that MT. Roosevelt had no knowledge whatever of these proceed ings. Governor Vardaman in an inter- view wrathfully asserts that his paper made no such statements or comments as reported. The Postofice department, on the other hand, claims that the charge is supported by numerous affi- davits from citizens Of the community, and by a copy of the objectionable ar ticle. Governor Vardaman in his de- nial indulges in such abuse of the pres ident himself as to lead one to sup pose that Mississippis executive is not incapable of committing the onense complained of by the pOstoffice officials.
 But admitting that the department is fortified with the facts, there can be no question that an official Jlundcr has been committed It is such q blun- der as would not have been made by MT. Roosevelt. If Governor Vardaman was guilty of the boorish offense al legged, he should have been left with all the glory that attached to dragging an honored woman's name into rufliian- ly discussion of politics. It belittles the government of the United States to take notice of the Vardaman effusion. And since MT. Vardaman has become the highest official in a great state of the union, it is dealing in small pota- toes to refuse the people of Mississippi the privilege of naming a crossroads postoffice for their governor.
 Moreover, the petty. affair is, or will be. raised to the dignity of a political issue. It helps to revive sectional questions which every patriotic Amer ican, north and south had hoped were buried forever.