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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
BIG GUNS TO SHOOT
AT BIRDS OF CLAY.
Tourney in Americas Great
Event.
cuNNERs OF A DOZEN STATES
To Participate in Trap Shooting Here
Three Weeks Hence-EVent Will
Be The Greatest in Southern Sport
ing Circles This Year.

The Amelicus Gun Club is very busy
just now arranging details for the great
trap-shooting tournament here April
9th and 28sh, under auspices of the
Interstate Association, and the occasion
will be the greatest in Southern sport
ing circles this year,
The best gunners of a dozen states
will line up at the targets here and
shoot for the prizes offered, handsome
purses in cash as we'll as valuable ar
ticles contributed.
And hundreds of visitore will come
to witness the shooting.
The cash prizes aggregate between
$4O0 and $500, while valuable trophy
medals, fine guns, cases of shells, a
magnificent loving cup and many lesser
prizes are offered in the various con-
tests. Full information is contained
in the handsome program published,
These are being mailed to gunners
by Secretary Fl, S. McCIeskey.
The clubs grounds at Magnolia Dell
are in fine condition, and it is expected
that some new "world's records" will
be made by crack gunners during the
two days shooting,
The Interstate Association, which ar
ranges the shoot here, under auspices
of the Americas Gun Club, is composed
of all the leading manufacturers of
guns and ammunition in the United
States. Secretary E. E Shaner, of N
Jersey, will direct in person the
contest.
Many of these companies will send
crack gunners here.
However, all such paid rerr asenta-
tives of these companies are barred
from participating in sweepstakes and
purses, but will be eligible to shoot for
targets only in displaying goods.
Another rule is that not more than
two manufacturers representatives. be
permitted 20 shoot in any one squad
provld4 ID, the number Of entries re.
carved at the tournament will permit
of this arrangement. These rules gov
ern IN all such contesta as this one.
Owing to the grea, scope Of the tour
nament, the crowd to be entertained,
etc. the club will need somo assistant &c
from our citizens, and this will be
cheerfully gwen the gunne5s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Mems Clothing.

Men with correct ideas about dress
appreciate the points that distinguish
our suits from the usual ready-made.
TIL 9re Is style and expert finish to
them, unmistakable. You get it in the
pattern and weave of cloth;in the good
fit and in the cost of the garment itself.
Are you in need of suit Come to
Geo. D. Wheatley's. From this great
stock and fina assortment you can
readily be fitted. We can furnish you
with very stylish and serviceabIe
suit at from IS. 50 $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
THE DEATH OF MRS. j. THINNER.
Aged Lady Died Last Night After Long
Illness

Mrs. Jeanette thinner died at 7
o'clock last evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs, Charles Marks, on
Jackson street, where she came some
TINA since from her home 10 Milwau-
kee upon a visit. Mrs. thinner was
we'll advanced in years and this fact,
together with her protracted illness,
prepared her loved ones for the end
which they realized was near at hand.
She was possessed of many virtues and
beloved by friends here The remains
W II be carried to Macon at noon today,
the funeral taking plaza Immediately
upon arrival. Her daughter, Mrs. M.
Heimer, of Macon, and other relative &
were at the bedside last night when
her spirit winged it's flight to higher
and brighter realm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
MISS DIsMUKE NOW IMPROVING.
Victim of Assault May Regain Her
Reason.

It is now quite certain that Tobe
Thornton, the Webster 60 lnty black
rapist held in the Americas jail, will
not be tried at this term of the court
for bis brutal and fendish assault upon
Miss Dismukes. AS is we'll known,
the lady has lost her reason since the
horrible crime was committed and is
now in tbs state insane asylum. She
is the only witness against the self
confessed brute, and in time will be
able to appear in court and testify
against him. Asylum officials say that
the lady is now rapidly improving, and
the hope is expresst that in due time
she may be mentally capacitated to tell
IN court the horrib' story of Thorn
tons assault upon her. The case, at
all events, will scarcely be tried for
some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, as fol
lows: 81 was in an awful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes
snnken, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite, growing
weaker dav by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then 1 was advised
to use Electric Bitters; to my great JOY,
the first bottle made a decided improve
ment. I continued their use for three
wee ks, and am now a we'll man. 1 know
they robbed the grave of another vic~
TIM" No one should fail to try them.
Only so cents, guaranteed, at the FL
bridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
GENTRY SHOW WAS A DELIGHT
Hundreds Attend and See the Animal
Actors.

Ifinspiration had been needed to impel
one to attend the great Gentry dog and
pony show here yesterday it was furn.
inged in the gorgeous steeet pageant
at II o'clock, which was quite the equal
of that given by the larger and more
pretentious ''real circus"
Dozens of pretty little ponies pulled
the gilded wagons and animal cages
bands of music, one mounted on hort g
back, played inspiring airs and threw
the children into frenzy of delight.
The elephants, baby ones; camels
and monkeys were all in the parade.
Despite the threatening weather the
big tent out on Brannon avenue was
filled afternoon and night. The per.
Torrance was great, the trained ami
mails, musical ponies, monkey cooks
and BARRIERS, monkey firemen, trick
elephants, all made up gorgeous pro.
gram.
1t was indeed great treat for the
little and ''old children" alike, and the
"Gentry Show" will ever be the toast
! in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
THE MURDERER NOT ARRESTED
Slayer of Eli Daniel at Preston is Still
at Large.

The publication in the Times Recor-
corder yesterday of the killing of Eli
Daniel in Webster county the night
before by unknown parties, who called
the old negro to his door and shot him
to death, was subject of much
interest here. Levi Daniel is a promi-
nent negro out there and the similarity
of names caused the fear among Lewis
Americus friends that it was he who
was shot down. This was not the
case. however, as the negro murdered
was Eli Daniel and the only incentive
suggested for the murder was the fact
that Daniel had testified in cases
agalnstalleged "moon shiners recently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Life Remover for Ladies. y

Olivia Peterson, of Coldwater, Mich
writes: ~ had not been able to sit ur
a half day at time for thirteen years
until I used the Mystic Life Remover.
It has cured me of of nervous troubles,
headache and very bad stomach. II
has helped me in so many ways, and
cured me OF Affections that the doctors
said could not be cured. The blessed
Life Remover has done more for me
than all the Patent Medicines, Doctors
and Christian Science treatments com.
bined. It is the most wonderful medi-
cine I ever saw" Sold by E. J. Ed.
ridge, Druggist, Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
A Great Sensation

There was a big sensation In Lees
vile, Ind. when W. II. Brown CT that
place, who was expected to die, bad his
life saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. He writes: 81 en-
dured insufferable agonies from Asthma,
but your New Discovery gave me i'm
mediate relief and soon thereafter effec.
tee a complete cure" Similar cures
of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis
and Grip are numerous. It's the peer
IL IS remedy for all throat and lung
troubles. Price SOC, and $1.OO. Guar
anteed by the Eldridge drugstores.
Trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

The Best of Its Hind.

Every line, every article of Spring merchandise is
the best of its kind If its teu cent stocking then you
feel assured that better stocking is sold anywhere
If Its fifteen dollar suit then the market affords better
suit for the money than you'll find light here We believe
this to be honest shopkeepng We believe tina the great
majority of the trading public appreciate being oeat with
in this manner. Good goods sold lose mag1n OF
profit is what has built and Is building this business
gives the people confidence
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Boschee's German Syrup.

We cannot understand why any iperson
suffering with a cold or throat and lung
trouble will ne glect to purchase a bottle OF
German Syrup, sold in all civilized parts of
the world, without single case of failure
There are thousands of consumptives right
here in Georgia that give Boschee's German
Syrup the sole credit of their being alive tc
day. Ask ", A. Rembert. Price 25 and 75
cents,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

Notice is hereby given that all tax
fl fas remaining my hands uncolIected,
will be levied and the property adver-
tised for sale according to law, unless
same are paid without further delay
Take notice accordingly, This 10Th
day of March, 1904.
w. Fl. FEAGIN, City Marshal,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
SECTION GETS ABUNDANT RAIN
Work Delayed On Account of Rain
Here.

Two days of rain here puts the farm
er out of business for the balance of the
week, as the ground is too thoroughly
soaked for working. Many farmers
came to Americus yes 'erday, ana from
all parts of Sumter and neighboring
counties come reports of fine rains.
Good stands of corn and cotton are re-
ported while-'the fruit crops safe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's no hing ike doirg thirg
Thoroughly. OF all the SAlves you ever
heard o., Bucklen's Arnica S .lv' is the
best Irsweeps awaV aud cures Burns,
S res, 4 u's"s, Cuts, Boii@, U cars. SKIN
Eanptious and Piles. los opIy %, and
guaranteed to give fatlsiaction 10y the
Ell ri"ge Cr"g, torres.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
TO DISCONTINUE FAST TRAINS
Tourist Special Will Be Taken Of
SUNDAY

The Chicago &c Florida Limited trains
81 and SO, now being run between Chi
cago and st. Augustine, passing over
the Central of Georgia between Atlanta
aud Macon, will be discontinued, the
last train south bound Sunday, April
10th, and tlfe last train north bound
Monday, April 18th. There will be no
changes in schedules OF regular trains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Masonic Notice.

Officers and members of Americas
Lodge, No 13, F. & A. NJ, are hereby
notified to attend regular meeting to.
night. Business of special Importance.
April Sth, 1904
81. W. SMITHwIcK, W. M.
w. 7. A. Dunn, Sec'y. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade. Special
offer for April, including board and
tools. Best opportunity ever given.
Few weeks completes. Write today.
Moler Barber College, New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Lace Cu.tainS at Cut Prices.
irish Point Curtains.

These patterns for selection were Sc,
now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS %
Two patterns value 81 90 at. So 81
Two patterns value IS. so at. So. 70
Ruffled Swiss Curtains, full length,
specially priced at. .................75 c
Patterns Ruffied Swiss Curtains, full
length, some Hemstltcheds ruffies and
fancy borders, worth $1.75; special this
week at.......................S1.25
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Board Wanted.

In private family, by couple without
children; or would rent three connect
ing rooms. Address Box f. city. Ref
erences if desired. 2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opa'es, and will not constipate like
e4lly all other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes. John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
To Serve a Fine Lunch.

A tempting lunch of cold roast beef
will be served free at Johnston's Cafe
today, 10 to 1880.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
BRINGS BROTHER TO AMERlcus
Operation for Appendicitis May Be
Performed

Mr.. W. J. Redmond returned to
Americus yesterday from Whigham
with his brother, f. M. Redmond, of
that place, who is ill with appendicitis.
He is now at Mr.. Redmond's home, 1858
Forrest street, where an operation may
be performed on him today by sur
geons here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
POTtieTGS.

Made of Chenille and Tapestry; all
colors; large variety to select from at
from 50 so to. ...................$6.5 sc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

The surest and safest remedy for kid
ney and bladder diaeases is Foley's
Kidney Cure. John r Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

Foley's Kidney G re If taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder disease. John r Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

Children's wash suits in large va
riety of colors 4, and years, worth
s. 50 to So. 80 special at..... ....98c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
NGgIigGGsaShirtS.

Atz0no Mems fine Negligee
HlwuJU. Shirts, large array of
patterns, all sizes, perfect fitting; sold
regularly at. .................. .6Oc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Cabbage Plants For Sale.

I have 5000 cabbage plants for sale
cheap. 1t JIM w. RUSSELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Mems NGCkWear.
Mems Light Weight Underwear.

ASh - htSAOhs " N~AS
M IN 80 Dozen Mems fine
HI LJU. Bslbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, all sizes, plain ard fancy eff
fects; regular price. ...............3 5c
Nj 50p so Dozen Mems fine
HI Jul. Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, silk finish; also fsh-net shirts
all sizes, excellent finish and perfect
fitting: worth anywhere. .........65c
M 1Eo Mems fine half Hose in
HI IJUs tan black; also black
with white foot, worth anywhere. .25c
ht 1Qp A broken lot of fine
HI lou. imported half Hose,
principally gray regular price were SOC
At 10p 25 Dozen Mems all
HI IUU. linen he site b g d
Handkerchiefs, wide or narrow bord-
ers, WoEtn. ......- ...''............ LOG
The leader., 1904-11-12
A suggestive Experiment.

Mr.. Fowler, of Anderson, 8. c., has
500 acres in cotton from which be ex-
poets to get 500 bales. On this farm
there are 20 acres from which he ex-
poets at least 40 baales, with possible
ity of go. This 20 acres was plowed
very deep, and Mr.. Fowler says the cot
ton upon it never knew that there was
any dry spell last spring.
Mr.. Fowler was asked the other day
how he made such crops.
deep blowing is the main thing"
he said, "and heavy fertilizing comes
next. After you break your land deep
in the winter the rest comes easy.
"Take this field here. I opened fur
rows Is inches deep in January, and
put stable manure in the burrows at
the rate of two tons to the acre, and
then covered the burrows. then let
it alone until got ready to plant, and
in bedding 1 put in commercial ferti-
the acre. Then there was little to
do but let the cotton grow. 1t re-
ceived very little blowing and hoeing.
We had but little rain, but the cotton
did not suffer day, as the deep plow-
ing had provided plenty of moisture. !"
The above quotation from Mr.. Fow-
Ter shows that it pays to pillow deep in
preparing the land for any crop. 1t
shows that there is more in the man
than there is in the land. If the rest
of his farm work had been treated in
the same manner it would have pro-
duced the same results.
The lesson we wish to draw from
the above is that any farmer can
bring his farm up to a high state Of
production, and that it will pay a
large percent. of profit on the cost of
doing so. Break deep and harrow fine
in the fall of the year.-Southern Gull
tivator.
The leader., 1904-11-12

time when she Is nursing her progeny.
It may be said that 1t is not possible
to be quite sure when choosing dams
which have not yet been bred as to
whether they will be cross or other
wise. There Is measure Of truth In
the statement. Nevertheless, IL one is
working from day to day with a litter
Of pigs, If possessed Of that observa-
ton which the owner or feeder OF
swine should have In order to make
q marked success Of the work, he will
notice q difference in the tameness or
wildness of the members Of the same
litter. This Of course is the outcome
Of disposition. When quiet DISPOSE
ton is manifested at SO early an age,
that disposition is likely to remain.
On the other hand, should the young
SOW show marked tendency to shy
ness and nervousness, these things are
also likely to characterize her as q
dam.
AS soon as the brood SOW with her
first litter shows any disposition to
crossness she should be discarded at
once at the earliest convenient time.
In addition to the element of danger
that injury may come to the attend
ant, such an animal is much more
likely to destroy her young by tramp
ling on them, or in some such way,
than sow with the opposite DISPOSE
ton. 1t should be remembered that
this quality is hereditary. Quletness,
therefore, is much more likely to
characterize young sows bred from
quiet mothers than those bred from
mothers opposite in their disposition.
The Farmer.
The leader., 1904-11-12
VALE POLITICAL PARADEs.
Modern Campaigns Are Conducted Up.
on More Business-Like
Plan.

Enthusiasts who try to help "savt
the country" by marching the streets
are not very conspicuous in this pres
idential canvass, says Youths Compan.
ion. Impromptu professions, to well
come candidate or to celebrate a vic
tory, are common, as they always were
and always will be; but the campaign
clubs that used to put on gorgeous uni
forms, light torches and tramp thu
streets every night are comparatively
few in number.
The fathers have told us how Zip
pecanoe and Tyler, too" was shouted
and sung to victory. Professions
played a large part in the spectacular
campaign of 1910. Enthusiasm seemed
to crystalline into votes, and so quad,
rennially, for half a century after, pol
iticians tried to revive that type of en-.
it then.
But managers of recent campaigns
have regarded the procession as can.
wasting measure of doubtful efficacy, as
it is certainly proved economically
wasteful. 1t may provoke into activity
many an Indifferent citizen who might
have forgotten that he was a voter
much less a partisan. but for the en-
plicit reminder that the opposite party
is busy; and although the uniformed
campaign club may hold a few votes
1t probably makes not many.
There is another side to the question
Undoubtedly young men were attracted
to the party of Fremont and Lincoln
in 1856 and 1860, by the enthusiasm oil
the other young men who marched and
sang their way through those cam
paigns. Possibly if a political issue
that strongly appealed to the public
conscience were to arise, the success
might be repeated But when-as in
some recent campaigns-the clubs con
sist chiefly of boys, and have to be paid
at that, the case is different.
At all events, headquarters" has ex
tinguished the torches. Mr.. Hanna be
gan to put them out eight-years ago
He spent more money for oratory and
literature than for brass bands ant
fireworks, and his success established
fashion in politics which will proba
bly, outlast this generation, at least.
Undoubtedly the old-style campaign
was the more picturesque, but the mod
ern one is the more businesslike.
The leader., 1904-11-12
TOOK BOYS SUGGESTION.
Plowboy Came Out Of the Field and
Told Railroaders How to Start
Stalled Engine.

A travelling man relates that while rid
ing on the new orient Line between Harper
and Anthony few days ago, one of the
side rods of the engine broke, and the other
side stopped on q dead center" so that
when the repair was made it was impossible
to start again. According to the Kansas
City Star he says:
"The engineer, the conductor and all
the passengers took turns going over the
thing and trying to devise way to make
it run. Finally boy came out of the field
where he had been blowing to see what was
going on. He crawled through the wire
fence and sat down ON the bank and famed
himself with his straw hat. If you'd back
that last car up the grade an let 'er come
down gerchunk, that 'ud start 'er,' he final
ly suggested, deliberately.
The railroad men shifted contemptuous-
", but the passengers sided with the boy.
Finally the conductor gave orders that the
rear car be uncoupled. No less than so pas
sengers caught hold and pushed the car up
the grade. Once at the top the car was
let 60. The loose coach gained momentum
as it came down hill, and in spite of the en-
gineer's admonition to let her come down
easy the emergency battering ram crashed
into the train with a tremendous thump.
The engine was bumped off center all
right"
The leader., 1904-11-12
HERE AND THERE.

The southern manufacturers are
cutting their own threats when they
join in with foreign spectators to de-
press the price of cotton.
Too many potato bugs are not
good for young turkeys, or even the
old ones. They pack in the crops and
cause death from irritation.
Begin now and SOW large crops Of
grain and clover and grass. Get cattle
and grow beef and meat. Plant less
cotton and get more for what you
plant.
When sweet potatoes are ripe they
should be dug. Take one and cut or
break it. If the milk dries black they
are not fully matured, but if it dries
white they are ripe.
We call the attention of our read
ers to the fact that now is the time to
diversity crops. Raise more grain
and hay, and feed it to your live stock.
This is the way to make the south
prosperous.
An average cheesemaker can take
good milk and make good cheese, but
it needs no prophet, nor the son of
prophet, to foresee that dirty, tainted
milk will make poor cheese in spite
Of the efforts Of the most successful.
An extensive southern cotton
planter says: when we know the me-
gro can make cotton as successfully as
the most intelligent white man, WIZ
not put our talent to something better
and let our tenants make all the cot
tom"
Much Of the so-called cholera
among chickens is lice, roup or indi-
gestion. The chickens attacked with
any OF the latter diseases may linger
for several days after they become
sick, but those attacked with cholera
will die within few hours.
Dealers do not like to buy eggs
that are dirty, and q higher price can
often be obtained for clean ones, as
the buyer judges the freshness OF the
egg by its appearance; SO if they look
old, no matter how fresh they may be,
they will only bring the price Of old
eggs.
lit is comparatively easy thing
to show farmer that he has injured
his land by letting it wash into gull
lies. and farther that the gullies are
caused by shallow plowing: but Is
quite another thing to get that man to
quit shallow plowing aud to lsarn 10
plCw deep.
The leader., 1904-11-12
sion Selling Cotton.

The extreme pressure to sell has pro-
duced it's legitimate effect, lowered the
price of cotton. Why will farmers con-
tinue to work against their own in
terest and to the interest of the specu-
lator? II the cotton had not opened so
early the farmers would not have sold
it so fast, and everybody would have
gone on all the same and waited for it.
But just because the hot September
sun opened it, they have rushed it on
the market and caused the price to go
down. Everyone at all well posted
knows this crop will be very little If
any larger than the last, and that will
make it worth IL to Is cents. Then
why sell so fast? Let every farmer
hold up selling until the price rises
Dixie Farmer.