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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-23
THE PURCHASE OF EXPERIENCE.

A woman passed along the high
way. She was young and beauti-
ful-so beautiful that those who
met her stopped and maryeled.
"She is lovely" said one, ''yet
there is a lack of something"
"It is experience" the other re-
piled.
The woman heard. II will buy
sOme," she said, turning toward a
stall where things of that nature
were kept.
On the shelves were many jars,
labeled Innocence, Wisdom, Truth
and other equally precious mer-
chandise, but the jar labeled EX-
perience was empty and the mer-
chant sought to give her Advice
instead.
Experience is DEAR" quOth he
"and Advice will answer your pur
pose Just as well; besides it is much
cheaper"
But the woman had read the le-
gend, "Beware of substitutes, so
she went forth, and entered anoth-
er stall, which was kept by man
of antiquity, who shook his head
when she pointed towards the Gov
eted jar.
"YOu cannot know how heavily
it weighs he said, cor the price
thereof. Pray let me give you a
little Wisdom"
Having made up her mind, the
woman replied that it was Expert
ence she wanted, and that she
would take a pound.
The antiquarian sighed. "Are
you sure you have enough to pay
for so much?" he questioned.
81 have youth, " the woman fall
tered.
The shopkeeper looked at her
more keenly than before. "Youth
alone is not enough. Youth may
buy Wisdom"
81 have Innocence" again she
faltered.
''You must give both, = said the
old man sternly; then turning to
the shelf he lifted the jar.
STRANGE" he said to himself,
''that although SO many call for it,
few return to make a second pur-
chase"
Pressing her parcel closely, the
woman went her way. In little
while she returned.
~ have tasted it, she cried /,
E'and it is bitter. Give me back
the price l paid"
The antiquarian shook his head.
81 cannot" he said, "but ] will
exchange it."
"For what?o
"For six grains of Wisdom = he
answered slowly.
And the woman took them, and
wondered at the price.
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The "Thin Rice of the Chinese.

The very first thing that a Chinaman
takes when he gets up in the morning
is bowl of hot "congee,' or, as he
calls it, thin rice" This is simply
rice boiled away to a thinnish drink
able consistency. If allowed to cool it
would thicken into paste. Some care
is required to make it properly. IF
the water is visible and not the rice"
says Yuan Mel, that is not congee.
If the rice is visible and not the water,
that is not cOngee either. The two
must be indistinguishably blended be-
fore you can call the result congee."
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OF THE LAWYER.

The Rev. DR.. Washington Glad |
den has preached an interesting
sermon ON "The Religion of the
Lawyer" in which he seriously |
protests against that class of prac-
titiOners whose chief employment
is the obstruction of the law. He
makes his meaning clear by dis
claiming discussion of the academic
question of whether LAWYER should
defend criminal. He is talking
about another matter entirely.
He declares primarily that "tke
function Of the lawyer is the right
administration of the law" and
that is undoubtedly true IN princi-
pie: in practice it is far from true.
There are two sides to every
question of honest dispute, and
that is the reason for the lawyer.
He is presumed to put the case
of his client in its most favorable
legal aspect and to invoke in its
behalf all the possible mandates
and limitations of the law. He
serves. also, a useful purpose as
critic of statutes and a bulwark
between considered legislation
and hasty execution.
| Without him the innocent would
often suffer at the hands of popular
prejudice. In this respect the law
yer's is a noble calling.
Unfortunately the practice often
bellies the profession. AS DR..
GLADDEN. puts it, There are a
great many lawyers whose reve-
nues are large, simply because they
have earned the reputation of be
ing able to Obstruct and paralyzt
and defeat the law of the land
who are recognized by criminal
and predatory classes, rich and
poor. as their allies.
Such lawyers are not "of1icers OF
the court" as the law writers
phrase it. They are distinctly en-
emies of justice, and they are i'll
Esprit and effect moth ing less than
criminals. At the least, they fall
in the same category as men who
wilfully commit wrong which
does not happen to be defined il
the statutes as a crime. At the
most, they are worse than these
because in the contemplation OF
the State, under the trust which
society imposes, they are especially
charged with maintaining law.
| And the offending does not con-
sist altogether of twisting and dis
tOrting statutes; as often it includes
the manufacture or suppression OF
testimony. The lawyer who un-
dertakes to defend a bad cause will
go to any length to accomplish his
purpose. Allowing all in reason
for zeal, for pride of achievement
and for fidelity to employment, il
can not in good morals be held
that lawyer should actually de
feat the law, and yet that is just
what the lawyer described by DR.
| GLADDEN. does.
And the pity of it all is thai
such lawyers top their profession
AS the hirelings of outlaw corpora
lions and commercial brigands they
prostitute noble calling and arr
hOnOred in its abuse. OF course
this is a matter which no statute
can reach, but it is one which tht
profession itself should consider il
defense of its own self-respect anC
| honor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-23

A full line of r. & c.. corsets Of
all the different length and shapes,
81 quality for Toe.
75c quality for63c.
81 inch Brilliantine, Blue and
Brown, 75c quality at SOC.
Fancy striped Blue and Brown
Brilliantine, Csc quality at Acc.
Blue and Brown dotted Brilian-
tine ST. quality at Use.
Just received % pieces best Ze-
bra bingham, 1919 and l5c quality
at 10c.
10-pieces more 40 in white lawn
and linen color, zoe quality at Toe.
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satisfaction.

''Too bad about Dingman going
wrong. isn't it:'
Eyes, but l haven't been grieving
much about it. My wife always held
him up to me as a model. Detroit
Tribune.
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Arrivals,

Daily. Except Sunday. 8 sunday oaV
Sleeping cars between Americas ana AZ
lanta on train leaving Americas lO:2op IN,
at Fort Valley with sleepers to and from
Savannah.
Parlor car for Atlanta on train Leaving
Americas at 1:46 p IN. Parlor car lor NJ
bany on train leaving Americas at 2;O1 p, IL
2'0r further inform alton, apply 10
=. A. PRUITT. Agent, Americas, Ga,
j. A. WESSON. Ticker Agent. AmerlcuSi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-23
OF GEORGIA
K ALL. w AY.
Schedules Effective. April OH, lVt5

arrival and departure OF trains at Aneri
Gus, Ga.-Central OF Georgia Railway Pas
senger Station. goth Meridian Time,
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A Common Trnif.

Il have noticed" says the Hon. Alex
Appleby, chat everybody who has a
tooth pulled says it was one Of the
most stubborn the dentist ever extract
ed.''-Kansas City Times.
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Not NeUofiahIe

do you ever look back, Blobbs, Oh
the days of your boyhood, the dear
faces in the home, the moon shining
on the river, the hills, the valleys
the
NO" interrupted Blobbs brusquely
cit doesn't pay"
Doesn't pay what?"
Dividends. = Chicago Record Her
aid
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
IMPERIAL CAFE

OF the many places of public, enter
tainment and refreshment for which Los
Angeles is widely celebrated none is
more deserving of praise than the I'M
perial cafe. The Imperial cafe was
opened little over a year ago, with
Messrs. H. E. Milling and Max Nickel,
the we'll known, popular and experienced
caterers, as proprietors. This is one of
the finest restaurants in the city and
one of the largest In the west. The I'm
perial has entrances from 242 South
Broadway and 243 South Spring street,
fronting on both streets, having main
floor 80X280 feet and balcony seating 300
people at one time. This restaurant was
made SO large, both with the view of
giving ample accommodation in the pres
ent and meeting the greater needs OF the
future. Among other good purposes which
1t may serve Is that of its splendid adap-
tation as a banquet hall for large dinner
parties Of whatever description. The I'M
pertal occupies a central location. con-
venient to the business men, theater
parties, etc. Messrs. Milling and Nickel
keep the place in tony style, furnishing
their tables with all the substantials and
delicacies of the markets. AS special
and pleasing attraction delightful en-
tertainment of instrumental music is CIV
en- during meal hours every day.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PEERLESS MOTOR CAR AGENCY

The rapid increase in the demand for
motor cars on the Pacific coast has given
rise to the establishment of several mo-
tor car agencies here within the last
few years, the Peerless Motor agency
being the last to enter the field, having
been established here since the beginning
of the present year. Though the last
to be established in this city, the Peer
less agency is by no means the least
important, as its managers are both de-
termined to secure their share of the
automobile business in Los Angeles and
throughout Southern California, and al
ready their business Is assuming very
satisfactory proportions. The personnel
of the Peerless agency Is composed OF
Messrs. ]. M. Pawley and H. l.. Olive,
two gentlemen who have had number
of years of experience in the auto bust
ness and are thoroughly conversant with
the demands of the automobile trade.
Their methods of doing business are pro-
gressive, fair and honorable, as all who
have had dealings with them can testify.
Their garage at 733-7S5 South Broadway
occupies floor space of 28x125 feet, which
is we'll filled with a handsome stock.
They store machines. but. do no repair
work. nor do they handle motor sup
plies confining their attention entirely to
the selling and storing of machines. Per-
sons desiring to purchase the best grade
autos should consult these gentlemen
before placing their orders. The Herald
feels safe in predicting a successful busi-
ness for these gentlemen and bespeakS
for them fair share of the trade
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03

secretary's office is located at room $40
Tajo building The officers of the club
and managers of the two resorts are
Paul c. Brown. president; Francis
D. R. Moote, secretary; w. h.
Bailey, vice president, and o. d.
Conrey, supeerintendeept, These club
separate rooms for lunch, games and
reading, The respective departments are
provided with polite and accommodating
attendants. Lunches are served at the
counter and at moderate prices and visit
ors may come and go at will, reading,
resting, playing games at their pleasure
and eating whenever they may feel SO
inclined. This is a new and unique
feature of the social life of Los Angeles.
The least that can be said of it is that
1t was a noble purpose which inspired
an association of our city people, and it
is in every way, praiseworthy. 1t is great,
ly appreciated by our citizens in general
and it has been the means of saving
many men from dissipated lives, while it
serves with equal good effect in afford
ing place of pastime resort for a large
number of people who never visit saloons,
but who need some such place of rest
and recreation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
TURKISH AND ELECTRIC BATHS
F. G. PURSSORD

Little by little the enlightened world
is coming to recognize the fact that
drugs have no place in the human sys-
TEN. and that baths, massage and diff
ferent local treatments are the only
sane methods of restoring health to
the body. We have among us many
scientific exponents of the massage and
bath systems, probably none more
prominent than f. G. Purssord, whose
establishment Is at 449 South Hill
street Mr.. Purssord has been in this
business for the past five years, but
has been In Los Angeles since 1885. He
graduated from Bellevue hospital, New
York, in 1880. and was professional
nurse for the leading physicians of this
city for fifteen years, and his well
known professional services are quite
familiar in large number of the lead
ing families of Los Angeles, and he now
has among his patrons many of the best
known people in the. city. He has
nicely fitted up establishment, where
Turkish and electric light baths are
given, also scientific massage and cleo
trio treatments of various kinds. He
has the apparatus for the popular
faradic and galvanic tub baths and
steam salt glows, and his prices for
baths and treatments are reasonable in
the extreme. He can show references
from city physicians as to his ability
and honor, and solicits the favor of the
community. He is also prepared to
give treatments at the homes of patrons
If desired.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE CHICAGO

A new restaurant feature was intro
duced in Los Angeles when The Chicago,
at 14 West Second street and 207 South
Main street, was established here fifteen
years ago. The innovation, proved to be
welcome feature and it has continued
ever since to grow in popularity and
patronage. The style is simply that Of
the lunch counter following out the Chi
cago method of giving convenient, quick
and cheap service at the counter. The
Chicago is patronized by all classes in
cluding business people and the best
classes of restaurant patrons. 1t is ap-
preciated in the first place for its con-
venience and quick service, and in the
second place because everything served
is of flrst-class quality and cooked in the
best of fashion. F. H. Messmore, an ex-
perienced restaurateur, is the enterprising
and courteous proprietor. His bill of
fare comprises all the customary lunch
counter specialties, and dishes that make
up regular meal, such as chicken, beef
stew, ham, sausage, soup, oysters and
Goldfish balls. and as a speciality Mr..
Messmore serves turkey every Saturday
night. The Chicago is closed on Sundays.
On all other days it is open until p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
The LAWRENCE Gaze

The many patrons of the restaurants
in Los Angeles were provided with an
unusual service when the Lawrence cafe,
120-122 West Fourth street, was opened
about two years ago, presenting one Of
the most spacious and attractive dining
rooms, outside of the regular hotels, in
the city. In the matter Of its appoint
ments and the excellent fare served there
are few dining rooms Of any description
more attractive in the city. While this is
not, designed to be place of the highest
and most exclusive class in the matter
of costly equipments and high prices it is
none the less restaurant of flrst-class
service. The tables are neatly spread
and served with scrupulous care, while
the bill of fare is made up of the best
of edibles and with excellent cooking,
which latter feature is the key to success
for all popular restaurants which succeed.
Messrs. H. w. Lawrence and G. W. Fitch
are the enterprising proprietors and they
give every detail of the business their
watchfu care. from the marketing of fine
meats, vegetables, fruits and delicacies to
their preparation in the kitchen. The din
ing room is very spacious, with private
lunch room for quick service. The pro-
prietors make a speciality of oysters,
steaks, chops and game, in season.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
MRS. A. E. sPooNER

In a most central and convenient loca-
solid business of Los Angeles, is the, res,
East Fifth street. A classical wag. who
was once asked the derivation Of the
word restaurant" said 1t came from two
Latin words: res thing; taurus, a
ers restaurant Is certainly q bully thing
for everybody; within half-dozen blocks
Of her finely furnished place with its tasty
convenience for customers Accepting the
proper derivation Of the word restaurant
from the French "restaure' (to restore,
or to refresh) Spooner's restaurant also
goes there to eat his dinner, for 1t is
supplied with fresh, well cooked, appetiz,
ing food which is furnished as ordered
or in meals at Is cents, 20 cents and %
stale food; all is neat. clean and pleas
Ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
pRExLER DENTAL co.

The Drexler Dental company was estab-
lished In this city three years ago. under
in that time one of the best patronized
dental parlors in the city The parlors
are elegantly fitted up and furnished
with all the most modern dental dent a., appdi,
abreast of the times the Drexler Dental
company We're the first to use 'somno-
forme" in Los Angeles for the painless
now in general use and has superseded
gas and vitalized air. throughout tho
United States. The policy of the com
pany is to do the right kind of work at
a reasonable price and by SO doing they
have built up practice and reputation
known for honesty over Southern Cali
company is under the management of DR..
e. j.. Freitas. He is assisted by three
licensed dentists. of skill and experience.
at the southeast corner of Fifth and
Spring streets. Phone Home 49i1.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE ELECTRIC BATH AND
MASSAGE SANITARIUM

Electricity and massage have Joined
hands in successful warfare against
must be the case that fails to respond,
in some measure at least, to the COM
bined effects of these two great cura--
tive forces. The electric bath and
massage san!tarium located at 225R
West First street has been proving
right along that drugs were not neces-
sary to restore a diseased system to It's
normal state and the Propri+s,tor can
from people in this city and elsewhere
who have been permanently cured or
so-called fatal diseases by the treat,
floor at the number mentioned above
Is occupied by the sanitarium, which is
elegantly fitted up and furnished with
every convenience and appliance Tor
the treatment and care of the, sick.
Expert attendants take charge of each
different branch of treatment, and varl-
GUS baths are employed. including the
tric, and the salt glow. They have also
a department of chiropody and mani
curing, and are prepared to treat the
scalp. The present proprietor sue
manager, is Mrs M. Herbert, who was was
fGa %adame oeves sheldon sarS of s cie%eland Ohio
who Is REGARDED as one OF tne @ sn,1Ts mos
Of the east Mrs. Herbert has peen.
therefore, successful in bringing to TINS
coast the results of this high-c class ref
and believes in the establishment of a
sanitarium on strictly legitimate lines
She employs only graduate masseurs.
and the oils, liniments and a., Other s,eept prep
treatments are of the cleanest COM
pounds, and all linens are steri1zed,
Many ladies' and gentlemen desire
quently Mrs. Herbert keeps three OUT
side operators.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
IVY LUNCH ROOM

The Ivy lunch room, although a COM
parative newcomer among the list of at
tractive and up-to-date eating houses, is
already a close rival for honors. The aim
of it's proprietors from the beginning has
been to give quick and prompt service,
and to treat its patrons with the utmost
courtesy. The pursuance of this policy
has given the Ivy lunch room popularity
unprecedented In the annals of eating
houses, and has made it an extremely
convenient place for busy clerks, mer-
Its location, 541 East Fifth street, is
very central and its proprietors,, A
Goodrich and j. NJ. Marten are both
energetic and capable. They are recently
from the east and are full of modern and
progressive methods. They serve excel
lent lunches from Is cents up, and their
well kept and clean and the cuisine is one
not to be despised.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
WASHINGTON DINING PARLoRs

A quite different" restaurant, where
mothers cooking" with its flavor of
genuineness and Its attractive appear
ance which has won the heart Of every
patron, is that known by the above name
East Fifth street Mr.. Cannon is a notable
caterer and restaurateur. and in estab-
fishing the Washington Dining Parlors
has given to the city one of the cosiest,
drop in and dine that can be found in
Los Angeles. His parlors are but one
block from the Arcade depot; are newly
a good class of custom. his speciality be-
ing dainty and delicious cooking with the
real home flavor. He insures capable,
Of any first-rate hotel Short orders will
be filled promptly. Mr. Cannon calls spe-
cial attention to his 15 cent meal, full
dinner with dessert, we'll cooked, delicious
and annetizinR,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PENNRIcH G. sUFFERT, SUCCESS
SoRS TO MRS. GEORGIA M.
MURRAY TOILET PARLORS

Pennrich &c Suffert, who are the pro
Parlors, are women of great ability in
business way and also in their art. They,
thoroughly understand shampooing ana
of the leading ladies of Los Angeles IL
is believed by a great many people, in,
Guiding those who have made it a special
study, that the electric light and electro
chronic diseases than all the MEDICINE
which can be taken. They have their
toilet parlors handsomely fitted up and
The business was established twelve
years ago by Mrs. Georgia M Murray
who was recently succeeded by the pres.
ent firm and has been located at 7S6
South Broadway for the past two years;
They give facial and scalp massage and
all kinds of baths, shampooing, manicur,,
ing, ETC., at most moderate prices, anc
entirely satisfactory.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
WoMAN,s EXCHANGE

The Woman's Exchange in Los Angeles,
as in other cities, is always one of the
whatever description may be desired by
the visitor. 1t is a restful haven for
many women in the spheres of Industrial
orally of the city and a good place for
men as well as women as a resort for
their daily lunch. The restaurant Of the
exchange occupies the basement floor at
1926 West Third street and 304 South Hill
street, and has dimensions of 50x75 feet
neatly fitted up. and with capacity for
seating $50 people at one time. An ex-
cellent service is rendered under Miss
Sanford's immediate supervision. and she
has force of twenty employees. The
best Of everything edible is provided for
and delicacy department is open from
9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Luncheon is served
from 11:3O a. m. to 2:SO p. M The Wo-
mems Exchange is a good institution and
we'll deserves the liberal patronage which
1t receives.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
MOTOR CARS AND VEHICLES
w. X. coWAN, AUTOMOBILES. ETC

This is truly the electric age, electricity
being applied to every phase of life, es-
pecially as a motive power, in which
capacity it is unquestionably taking first
place over steam, gasoline and all others.
Indeed, many of the great railroads of
the country are adopting electricity and
its efficiency as a motive power is daily
being more and more clearly demonstrat-
ed. AS a consequence the demand for
electric vehicles which are light, durable
and stylish has grown with such rapid
proportions that it is almost impossible
to meet it. The most active concern en-
gagged in supplying this demand is the
Pope Motor Car company, of Indianapolis
Ind, who are represented in this city by
w. X. Cowan, whose name heads this
article. Mr.. Cowan has been established
here since 1892 and is we'll known to every
auto and bicycle enthusiast in South
ern California. He carries a large stock
of the celebrated Waverly electric auto
mobiles, Rambler gasoline cars, the fam
Gus Rambler bicycles, and complete
and sundries. He is also Pacific coast
agent for the Sperry storage battery, bat
teres for physicians sparkling oattHfies fies
plants, batteries for electric automobiles
and the Edison storage batteries. He has
large and well-kept garage covering
stores motor machines, does repairs, and
so forth. Mr.. Cowan- is recognized as
one of this citys most progressive bust
ness men,. as we'll as one of her most
honored citizens. His office, garage and
store-rooms are located at SS0-S32- -S34
South Broadway, and is the finest place
are not confined to this city but extend
throughout Southern California and adja-
cent territory, and persons considering
the purchase of an auto machine should
Communicate with Mr.. Cowan, with the
assurance that persons having purchased
machines of him give him their highest
Endorsement. The longer one uses ma
chine bought of Mr.. Cowan the more he
realizes that it is just as represented Mr..
Cowan was recently elected president Of
the Association of Automobile Dealers Of
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