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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
To Celebrate FrankIin,s Birthday

New York, August 5.-A movement
having for its object an adequate com
memorating in this city of the two
hundredth anniversary Of the birth of
Ben Franklin next January has been
inaugurated among various societies of
New York. The initial steps were
taken by the Pennsylvania society a
few days ago. A preliminary con
ference followed attended by represen.
tatives of a number of organizations
and much interest was shown in the
proposition. 1t is believed that the
commemoration will take the form of
a great public meeting, together with
an exhibition of Franklin books, por-
traits and such personal relics as NAV
be preserved in New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06

with three steam launches, with which
to convey the party to the United
States cruiser Tacoma, which was an
chorad in midstream off the pier
Baron Komura, Minister Takashira,
Consul General Uchida, M. Sato and
Mr. Denison were taken off in the
first launch, the remainder of the
suite and the servants following in
the others. There was no demonstra-
tion as the pier, but the ambassadors
salute Of 19 guns was fired by the Ia
coma as the first launch drew up
alongside the cruiser.
The Russian peace plenipotentiaries
left the st. Regis hotel about one hour
later than the start of the Japanese
from the Waldorf-Astoria. Mr.. Witte
Baron Rosen and Consul General Lo-
dygensky in an electric cab headed
the procession to the yacht landing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
prouoht threatens Wheat eros.

Bucharest, August 5.-The entire
grain crop of Roumania is threatened
with ruin owing to the persistent
drought There has been no rain for
two months. The holy synod has or
dered special prayers for rain and
professions carrying ikons will take
place throughout the country to-
morrow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
sANFoRD's TRIAL STOPPED.
Death of Jurors Mother Causes ;
Temporary Suspension.


Rome, Ga, August 5.-Death has
stopped the Sanford murder trial tenn,
porarily at least.
Last night, after the jury had been
out ten hours, the announcement was
made that Mrs. Brandon, the mother
Of Juror w. A. Brandon, was dead.
BY consent of counsel on both sides
and the order of the court, Mr.. Bran.
don was permitted to go to his home
miles distant in the country. He
went under escort of Bailiff Baxter
The funeral will probably be conduct
ed this afternoon.
Untile the return of Mr.. Brandon
the remaining eleven jurors will be
held under guard of bailiffs.
There has been no intimation, OF
course, or any source of information
which would show the standing of the
Sanford jury. The interruption that
has come to the case has only added
to the interest and impatience of the
public, yet there is nothing to do but
wait
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Ancient Piece of statuarx.

New York, August 5.-The Metro
politan Museum of Arts has purchased
in Paris, according to an announce
ment made yesterday, piece of stat
uary believed to be more than 1900
years old The work is a bronze i'm
age of Caius Vibius, Trebonianus Gal
lus, one of the emperors of Rome, and
was dug up by San Giomanna Later
ano, about so years ago by excavation
with the permission of Pope Plus X
The bronz when found was in an ex.
cellent state of preservation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06

Waldorf-Astoria, and attaches of the
hotel began to place the ENJOYS hand
baggage in them. At $3.50 o'clock
Baron Komura, Minister Takashira
and Consul General Uchida entered
the first carriage; A. Sato and H. w.
Denison, legal adviser to the Japa-
nese ENJOYS and two of the minor at
taches of the suit occupying the sec
ond and third carriages while the
fourth was filled with Japanese SER
wants.
The party drove to the New York
Yacht Club landing at the foot of East
Twenty-third street, arrived there at
8:45, Is minutes ahead of scheduled
time.
Commander Robert Evans, Jr, of the
naval yacht Sylph, was at the pier
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Government Vessel at New Orleans,

NOV0T TTHGTI VESSEL at NEW OrIeanS.
Washington, August 5-Secretary OF
the Treasury Shaw has wired Captain
Ross, of the. revenue cutter service
to proceed at once to New Orleans
to personally superintend the revenue
cutter service at that point with a view
to strictly maintaining quarantine
Captain Ross is now making an annual
inspection of the service on the Allan.
tic coast an1 today is at Portland
Me. 1t is expected that the strongest
possible effort will be made to confine
the scourge inside the city limits of
New Orleans, and he had every rea
son to believe that this would be ac
cOmplished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
GEORGIA LEGISLATORS BUSY.
May Pass Anti.Ci iearette Law-other
Bills Before Soions~.r.AS

May Pass Ant-Ciearette Law--other
Bills Before Soionse.r,As
Atlanta, August Sit begins to on,
very much as if there might be some
anti-cigarette legislation by the pres.
ent geenral assc mbly. The house Of
representatives showed Friday that 1t
was not such warm friend OF the Gig.
arctic when it voted by a good ma
dealers from $40 to $25.
The house committee on immigra.
ton submitted to the house a favor
able report on the bill by Nh Law.
renee, Of Chatham, providing for the
appointment of state commissioner
of commerce and immigration, and ii
is said the measure will meet with
considerable favor when it comes UP
for consideration.
What tax ought the liquor dealers
pay the state for the privilege of doing
business will be the subject of the de,
bate in the house of representatives
on Monday. -;
Indications of a coming storm along
this line were apparent at Fridays
session
An afternoon session of the house
was held Friday at o'clock for the
purpose of transacting certain routine
business, such as reading senate bills
the first and second time, and house
bills a second time. No bills were
passed.
The one hundred aad one counties
whose tax digests have been received
at the office of the comptroller general
show aggregate net gains Of $20,104,
347, according to figures complied
Friday by Captain w. H. Harrison
chief clerk of the office.
In the Senate.
Several important measures were
passed by the senate Friday before
going into joint session with the house
to hear Chancellor Walter B. Hill.
bill by Senator Blalock, of the
thirty-fifth, of considerable local in
terest, providing for the election oi
extra judges in certain judicial cir
cults, was passed
This is a general measure, but at
present will relate only to the Atlanta
circuit. The bill provides for the elec
ton of an extra Judge where the popu
lation and business of the circuit de
mands. There was some opposition
to the bill, but when the y0tsa n,as
taken only four or five senators ca
their ballots against 1t.
Senator Wheatley's military bill pro
viding for codifcation of the militar,
laws of the state was passed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Greeted by President Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, L. l., August 5.-At noon
President Roosevelt entered a launch
from the Mayfiower at the j. West
Roosevelt pier, where he had driven
from Sycamore Hill. He was met at
the pier by Rear Admiral Coghlan and
Commander Winslow, of the MaydOw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Government Officials in cbaros

New Orleans, August 5.-The an.
nouncement through the Associated
Press through today's papers that the
president. Mr. Roosevent has acted
with characteristic promptness on thc
request of Governor Blanchard to have
the marine hospital service to
take charge of the yellow fever stu.
alton here has given general satisfac-
ton. though in some quarters there is
dissent at the action of the melting
yesterday on the ground that Louisiana
is to surrender her sovereignty and
confess her inability to handle the sit
uation.
Opinion generally is, however. that
confidence outside of Louisiana was
so completely lacking in the local
health authorities that unless the in
terposition Of the government was
asked there could be no expectation of
a relaxation of severe quarantines un-
til the coming of frost. Moreover if
is believed that the power, discipline
and Efficiency and resources of the gov.
ernment are necessary to handle the
fever itself which is still strongly en-
trenched in the downtow nsection of
the city.
Besides wiring Surgeon General Wy
man, President Roosevelt sent a
prompt acknowledgement of his teIe-
gram to Governor Blanchard, saying:
'T have received your telegram on
behalf of yourself the mayor of New
Orleans, the presidents of the state
and city boards of health, and others
and have at once requested by wire a
report from Surgeon General Wyman
as to what the federal government
can do in addition to whatever has al.
ready been done. Every assistance
in my power will as matter of course
be rendered"
President May Abandon Trip.
In this connection It is recalled that
President Roosevelt has made an en-.
gagement to come to New Orleans. be.
sides visiting other cities in che south
in October. However, unless the gov
ern ment is is able to stamp out the fe
vre, before October, resulting in rails
ing of quarantines, the presidential
visit to the south will necessarily
have to be abandoned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Laying Transatlantic Gable.

London, August 5.-The battleship
Colonia sailed today with 2,400 miles
of cable to lay the Commercial Ca
BILE company's additional line from
Waterville, Ireland, to Canso, N. s.,
and thence to Newfoundland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
GOV. JELKs AT MONTGOMERY.
Returns From Vacation to Take
Charge of Fever Situation.

Montgomery, Ala, August 5.-Gov
ernor William D. Jelks, who has ar.
rived from Blount Springs, was in
his office all day and had number
of callers from all parts of the state
Though there is quarantine on by
some of the south Alabama places
there were men in the city from sever
al of them. When seen the governor
expressed the greatest confidence that
Montgomery will not have another case
Of the very troublesome yellow Jack
Il will be here as long as there is a
case of fever in the city or near it,"
said the governor. 81 am interested
and will be watchful of the whole state
and the people may feel assured that
will let them know~as soon as condi
tfons come up that may menace their
health or other interests. 1t has been
my intention from the first to come
back to my office if a case of fever
should develop here, and I did, reach
ing here as quickly as I could after
hearing of it at Blount Springs"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Trainman Killed by Mail Crane.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 5.-W. A
Dupree, a fagman on freight train
which left Atlanta Thursday, was hit
on the head by MAJ crane near Dal-
ton at 10 o'clock this morning. He
was brought to this ty. but died en-.
route. He resides at Powder Springs.
He was 20 years of age. The body
was shipped to his home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
ROOSEVELT RECEIVES
THE PEACE ENJOYS
Japanese and Russian Ministers
Get Acquainted.
AMBASSADORS a SALUTE FIRED.
The Japanese Were the First to Leave
Their Hotel for Oyster Bay-The
Russians Were Cheered as They Ap-
peared al Wharf.

New York, August 5.-Baron Komu.
ra and M@ister Takashira, the two
japanese peace commissioners, togeth
er with their suites, embarked for
Oyster Bay early today for their Off
cial presentation to President Roose-
velt and their Introduction by him to
Sergius Witte and Baron Rosen, the
Russian peace ENJOYS. The japanese
started on their journey in an unos-
tentatious manner. At o'clock sew
eral carriages drew up in front of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06

New Orleans, August 5.-RepOrts of
four deaths during the night in the
Emergency hospital were made to the
city board of health today. There were
also a number of new cases reported.
Fourteen cases of presonS other than
Italians were contained in the Off
cial report of the past "a hours, show
ing that other nationalities are COM
ing to be infected. An Irishman was
among those who died in the Emer-
gency hospital The bulk of cases
continue to come from the Italian
quarter, but the maps on file in the
health board offices began to show in
fection at many other points, though
there has been no actual spread yet
from outlying infection, all cases be-
ing traceable to the original infec-
ton
Surgeon White today went to Fon-
tainbleu, Miss, to complete arrange
ments for the establishment and open
ing of the detention camp which Gov.
Vardaman has authorized the federal
authorities to open there He will re.
turn later in the day.
Dr.. White left Dr. Guiteras in
charge of the local office of the ma,
rine hospital service DR.. Guiteras
said that up to noon there had been
no instructions received from Washing
ton
The Southern Pacific notified DR..
Guiteras that Iberia parish was refus-
ing to let passengers go through
there. An effort will be made to have
the regulation modified.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
PREPARING for G. a. ?. Mee+inn

Denver August Sit is now just a
month uttil the national encampmenu
OF the Grand Army of the Republic
in this city. The committees having
the matte in charge are actively max
ing prepaAations to take care of the
veterans. The railroads are announc-
ing low E.tes to all points in the state
during thu encampment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Jefferson County, Ala, ouarantines.

10'' O0'1''eJ' Fl's4'' NUaI a3IIITISs'
Birmingham, Ala, August 5-The
Jefferson county board of revenue to.
day issued an order quarantining the
county against the city of Montgom-
cry. This action followed a request
from the county board of health. The
quarantine issued by Birmingham will
now be called off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Two Men Removed from Shin.

New York, August 1.-Two mem.
bers Of the crew of the FL Paso from
New Orleans were removed from their
ship today at quarantine because OF
high temperatures. They were taken
to Hoffman's Island for observation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
Large Peach Crop in Connecticut.

Hartford, Conn, August 5.-In the
opinion of prominent fruit growers,
! the Connecticut peach crop this year
will be the largest ever harvested,
and Of unusually fine quality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06
MANY new CASES
AND FOUR DEATHS
Government Health Officers In
Charge of Situation.
MANY POINTS NOW AFFECTED
President Roosevelt Wires State and
City Officials that the Government
Will Aid Them All They Can-May
Abandon Southern Trip.

New cases of yellow fever in New
Orleans to noon, August 81.
Total cases to date-482.
Deaths to noon, August 81.
Total deaths to date-93
The yellow fever is gradually ex-
tending it's grasp of New Orleans but
as this is the third day on which no
new case has been reported, utside OF
Louisiana, the spread of the disease
to the adjoining states is believed to
be effectively checked. In New Or
leans the situation is admittedly Sc
riOus, but no means hopeless and the
turning over of the fight to the feder-
al government has inspired the local
health authorities with renewed cour.
age and determination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06

anucurlng sores
permanen tly.
Do n OF let a
wart or pimple
develop into a
cancerous ulcer,
but purify your
h1Ond with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-08-06

Commander Robert Evans, Jr., of the
naval yacht Sylph, was at the pier
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-04
Conquest a IL: Great
American Desert
E5ss
Field Flumea.

In arranging for irrigating land
wooden fumes or troughs are fire.
quently used instead Of head bitches.
In many respects they are superior to
the ditch, especially where the slope
OF the land is considerable. Water
may flow at good velocity down the
fume and yet be delivered to the dis
tribut1ng burrows as desired. Anger
holes are bored through the side Of tho
fume flush with the bottom at points
where water Is to be delivered to tho
burrows. A swing gate or stop placed
or the inside Of the fiume covers or
partly covers the hole as may be de-
sired. A cleat across the bottom be-
low each hole swings upon a nail
through the middle in such a way that
It may be used as a movable dam to
increase or diminish the quantity of
water discharged at each hole. This
Is favorite method Of distributing
water with many, especially in gar
dens and fields where a great number
OF drop boxes will otherwise be re-
quired. A flume one foot wide with
six inch sides can be built for about 7
cents foot. This plan does away
with the use Of both drop boxes and
ditch spouts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-04
Cultivation of Corn.

In considering this operation in corn
raising, 1t should be borne in mind that
the object Of cultivation is to keep the
soil in the most desirable physical con-
dition by controlling, as far as possible,
the amount of moisture and air in it
and to destroy the weeds that hinder
the growth of the corn in various ways.
The yields of this crop depend much
upon the skillfulness and thoroughness
with which this operation is per-
formed.
The best method to follow in ..e
cultivation Of corn crop will de-
pend upon the character Of the soil;
the way in which the seed bed has
been prepared; the weather conditions
during the season: the number and
kinds Of weeds the soil Is infested
with, and the stage Of their develop
ment at the time the corn is cultivat-
ed; the age Of the corn plant when
any particular method is to be used.
and the conditions that follow any
cultivation. The fundamental truth
is, in order to obtain the best results
in cultivating corn. the method must
be varied to meet the conditions named
above.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-04

JOHN IL. MICKEY. stand has created
quite a stir within the circle Of State
employees, many Of whom, II the ex-
ecutive decides to enforce his new
rule and make 1t apply to those now
in office, would find themselves de-
prived of their employment. A whole
sale pledge signing has been suggested
by some of the more penitent, but TO
this plan the objection has been raised
that 1t would amount to practical ad-
mission Of guilt. and that the mere
signing Of a pledge might not mollify
the Governor.
Gov. Mickey is the type OF the self
made westerner. Endowed with only
common school education, he enlist
ed as a mere youth in an Iowa cav
airy regiment and served three years
in the Civil War. He emigrated to
Nebraska shortly after the close of the
struggle and took homestead In Polk
County Frugality was one OF his
strongest traits and in less than ten
years he had amassed a competence.
Then he branched out and moved to
the county seat, Osceola, where he
purchased a part interest In bank.
later becoming its entire owner. He
continued to prosper and to-day he IS
the hea West land owner in Polk Coun-
ty, besides owning its strongest bank
ing institution.
The Governors parents were Metho-
dlsts Of the old school. who looked
upon many Of the worldly pleasures.
such as dancing and card playing, as
sinful practices. and the son retained
the same views. When the Governor
was inaugurated he revoked the ar
rangements for the customary inaugu-
raj ball given by prominent Lincoln
citizens at the State Capital in honor
of the incoming Governor. He said
simply that he could not consistently
maintain his standing in the Methodist
Church II he countenanced the inaugu-
raj ball. Upon his being installed In
Office for his second term he approved
Of arrangements for only a public re-
ception at the State House, and the
executive and his wife stood at the
head Of the receiving line.
Gov. Mickey, perhaps. is the most
popular layman in the Methodist
Church in Nebraska, which denomina-
ton is stronger, numerically, than any
other in the State. He has frequently
made large gifts to the cause Of the
| church, and his beneficence has been
largely responsible for the creation and
yoLr Wy
University. an institution in the sub
urbs of Lincoln where a thousand stu
dents attend.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-04

Don't use indicated cattle food.
Hot days, filth and sour milk 20
hand in hand.
Have the COW barn we'll ventilated.
but keep it cool.
Make the harness as light as posi-.
BILE. Put stops on the shafts and take
Off the breeding.
Look over screens and screen doors
and repair holes. Damp weather ia q
great breeding time for flies and mos.
quitoes.
Pick up apples that have been blown
from the tree. A good market will he
found for them il not too badly
bruised. for they make good pie.
Legs of mutton can be cured and
smoked just as pork hams are and
they are delicious eating when pre-.
pared this way.
Keep roads and driveways LOOKING
neat, and pull weeds as they appear
Sprinkle the drive morning and even
ing to keep down the dust.
1t is Of no use to think that contin.
uous crops can be produced without
continuous effort When one crop IL
taken OF the soil must be dug as deep.
ly as in the first instance and fertilizer
used as for the 6rst crop.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-04

on board shelf. which, in turn, Is
held in place by braces from it's bottom
to the side Of the barn. On all suitable
occasions have the window open so
that the horse may get its head out.
The roof will shade its head from
the sun. yet the opening will be large
enough so that it will get plenty of air.
During the night the screen may be
placed over the opening to shut out in
sects and in the event Of heavy storm
the glass sash may be pulled in place
wholly or in part.-Indianapolls News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-04
Face West tor Rest work

To test the truth Of the assertions of
many persons that they sleep better
with their heads pointing to the north,
work better facing the east and so on,
DR.. Charles Ferc. who IS well known
in France for his studies in physlolog.
ical psychology. has constructed a del
icate machine which he calls an ergo
graph, with which he has achieved
some interesting results. This ma
chine registe"S the number, rapidity
and equality # the movements Of the
index finger when writing or perform
ing any ace stoned work
He announces that his experiments
with 1t prove that work done by a
person facing the west or east is bet
ter by % per cent than similar work
done by person facing the north
or south. and that when working fac.
ing the west it is about % per cent
better than when facing east
This matter OF orientation seems to
have an influence upon the nervous
system. due largely, it is believed, to
the fact that the earth is a gigantic
magnet. Many learned men have no
ticed that they sleep best with the
head to the north and work betting
facing the west. while at least one IA
nous pianist finds he plays with the
greatest ease when the piano face.
the east 1t may be that the grea,
migrations Of the human race. all OF
which have been from east to west
and the observed tendency Of trees t.
develop in the same way related tt
these phenomena.