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The Washington times., 1905-03-13
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
TO TRACT SOCIETY
Especially Urges Religious
Care of immigrants.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
Shows Successful Work of 0rganiza
ton in Distributing Religious Lit
erature Where 1t Does Good.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

At Grace Reformed Church yesterday
President Roosevelt delivered an address
before the American Tract Society,
which held its annual meeting there at
ter the regular morning services. Upon
the conclusion OF the services. which
were conducted by the pastor Of Grace
Church, DR.. j. NJ. Schick, Justice Brew
er, of the Supreme Court. one of the
national vice presidents Of the American
Tract Society, called the meeting to or
der. When he had concluded brief ad-
dress of welcome. Justice Brewer called
for the report of the national field sec
rotary the Rev. Judson Smith.
The report of DR.. Smith showed that
rapid growth in the work of the society
had marked the past year, Gnd showed
the society's affairs to be in excellent
condition for the present year. The dis
trihution Of tracts at the Immigration
stations had proved. said DR., Smith, a
successful way of evangeiizing the
newly arrived foreigners The societ!
will celebrate its eightieth anniversary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
4 BUNCH OF NAMES
| OF FOLKS IN TOWN.
Those Who Come and Leave
Daily.
VISITORS AT AMERIcus HOMES
MAY BE Found Below In the Long
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
CAME Here,

Some broken SETS of Christy, Fisher
HUT and Gibson pasteIs will be solo
at 75c. Holidays Book Store.
@. J, Homer, of Beaumont, Texas, +
a business visitor in Americas for few
days.
j. M. Fulford came up from Dawson
yesterday upon matters of business
here.
Mr., Augustus Harris came up yes.
terday from his Lee county plantation
on business.
G, M. T. Brockman has removed
here from Columbus and is residing or
Prince street.
George E. Jackson, of Birmingham,
came to Americus yesterday morning
on business.
DIR. B, T. Wise came over from
Plains yesterday amoong Tiers from
that busy town
Miss Loula Brooke of Chattanooga,
Tenn, is the charming guest of Mrs.
w H. @. Dudley.
R8v. r, E Neighbor returned to Ma
con yesterday where he has been as
sisting with meeting.
Mrs. Mary B. Clay and Mrs. A Fl.
Simmons, of Cobb, were guests OF
friends here yestei day.
The Misses Webb returned to their
home at Sumter yesterday after pleas
ant visit in Americas
Mrs Sophia Hudson, after visit to
relatives i'll Americas, her home for
many yearF. returned to Pelham yes
terday.
Mrs. r. F. CrIttenden of ShelIman
arrived yesterday upon a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. W. T. Lane, at her
home on Lee street.
Misses Mamie Hickey and Marie
Ball, of Lumpkin, will arrive today
and will be the fair guests of Mrs. E
L. Klker on College street.
Mr.. Graham Forester and young
son of Lumpkin were here yesterday,
en- route home from Buena Vista
where they spent day or two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Mems So, Hats For CSC,

WehaYe decided to discontinue this
department. and will offer OUR entire
StOckOf hats for less than cost of pro-
ductlOn, we have arranged several
lar tables for this display and the
whole lot is displayed on these tables,
10 This lot will be found many of the
famous Young hats everybody knows
mat these goods sell for So the world
oWr, Come and take your pick of
'nlS lot at each. soc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
JOTS AND DOTS IN
NEWS OF A DAY,
LittleL Tales are Told Briefly
Here.
BOILED DOWN TO FOUR LINES.
News Notes of Interest But Too Short
for Headlines Runched Together
Short Tales of the Town WhackeC
Shorter Still.

Full line of Buist's fresh garden
seeds, just received at Hudson's Drug
store.
The contest for the consolation prize
in yesterdays election was very close,
several Of the candidates running neck
and neck.
The peach and plum orchards about
Americas are bursting into bloom. This
is premature and BODIES no good fol
Queen alberta.
Cotton receipts at the warehouses
yesterday amounted to one single bale
This is about the limit on receipts any
day this season.
The IN interfered yesterday greatly
with 'he election, hardly more than
one-thlrd of the 1000 registered voters
going to the polls.
Despite the rain yesterday it was ex-
ceedingly dry" in AmerIcus, all the
saloons taking holiday on account of
the election hcre.
Americus gunnefs have only five
days wherein to pulverize the gentle
dovelet. There will be no more shoot
ing after 18th inst.
Yesterdays showers were general
over this section, railroad men arriving
here reporting good rains from Savan-
nah to Montgomery.
Mr.. John r. King, one of Webster's
best citizens and we'll known in Amer
lcus, is reported dangerously ill at his
home near Preston,
The Light Infantry, as usual, turned
out in full force last night for annual
inspection and thus received many
merited compliments.
The newly-elected ordinary of Sum-
ter will assume the duties of that Office
now as soon as his commission is is
sued by the Governor.
The concert at the parlors of the
Americas Choral Society tonight will
be one of the finest musical events of
the entire season here.
The presses, etc., used in printing
the defunct Twice-A-Week Press, a la
Blanchard, ct al, were packed up yes
terdsy and shipped away.
The trouble over the street extension
out Jackson avenue has been settled
by the city paying for the disputed
tract and opening the street.
One of the officers here yesterday
stated unreservedly that in his opinion
the Light Infantry is the best COM
mand in the Fourth Regiment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Women's Kidneys.

Wten are more often aft cted with
kidney disorders than men, but attri-
butte the symptoms to diseases peculiar
to their sex, while in reality the kid
neys are derapged. Nervousness,
headache, puffy or dark circles under
the eyes, pain In the bach, are signs OF
kidney trouble that must not be ignored
or a serious malady will result. Foley
Kidney Cure has restored thu health of
thousands of weak, nervous, broken
down women. 1t stops irregular tiles
and strengthens the urinary organs.
1t purifies the blood and strengthens
the whole system. For sale by Hud-
son Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
CONTEST BUCKET SHOP BILL.
Measure Will Be Fought-Dlvorce Law
of North State Please MANY.

Measure Will Be Fought-Dvorce Law
of North State Please Many.
Raleigh, N. c., March 8.-The anti.
bucket shop bill, passed by the legisla-
ture, allows cotton mill men to deal in
futures, this amendment having been
secured by Senator Eller in the inter
est of the mill men.
The bucket shop people, as they are
popularity known, say the new law is
worthless, because it is class legisla.
ton and hence unconstitutional ana
say they will continue business and let
a test case be made.
The divorce law which has been en-
acted by the legislature gives moro
satisfaction than anything in that lin
which has been done in a score OF
years, and it annuls long string OF
special laws, enacted to cover particu.
lar cases in the interest of people who
wished to take another husband OF
mifn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
jap Silk at 39C,

We will place on sale several pieces
white Jap full regular width, fine
soft quality the grade that always
sells for soc here Monday and Tues
day at per yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 39c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Heavy Rainfall in Texas.

Houston, Tex, March "a terrific
rain fell over northeast and east Tex
as and considerable damage was done
in the washing away of bridges and
fences. Farmers will lose time, but
crops are not injured. Trains are
badly delayed, as slow orders have
been issued on all roads Five inches
Of rain fell in less than three hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
CURES CATARRHAL DEAFNESS.
One Weeks Use of Flyomei Did More
Than Six Months Treatment BY
Specialists.


Than Six Months Treatment BY
Specialists.
In the treatment of deafness which is
often result of catarrh Hyomei acts
almoe5 Immediately upou the infamed
membrane and the hearing begins to
return at once. A few days treatment
will briug relief, and in three or four
weeks, according to the severity of the
case, cure will be acco plished.
Miss Meeks of Mattewap, N Y,
says: "Hyomei is truly wonderful. /
have used it but short time and see
great change in my condition. My
hearing is improving rapidly, and I had
no idea would improve so rapidly in
so short a time My breath which was
offensive to myself and others, has lost
it's bad odor entirely. I have spent a
great deal of money with catarrh spec.
ialists and can truly say that six months
Of their treatment is not equal to one
month of Hyomei"
DodsOn's Pharmacy are selling Hyc-
mel upon the usual plan of agreeing to
return the money if the medicine does
not cure.
A complete outfit cost only $10O and
consists of an inhaler that be carried
in the vest pocket, medicine dropper
bottle of Hyomei. The inhaler will
last lifetime and there is enough Hyo
mel for several weeks treatment. Adj
ditioral bottles Of Hyomei can he pro-
cured for so cents. Compare this
small expense with the fees charged by
specialists and then remember that if
ayomei does not cure Dodson's Phar
macy will return your money,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
A woman is very useful around sick
room, because if hot water doesn't help
you she tries cold water.
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are of
tered for the genuine. Ask for Foley 3
Honey and Tar and refuse any substi-
ute offered as no other preparation
will give the same satisfaction. It is
mildly laxative. 1t contains no opiates
and is safest for children and delicate
persons For sale by Hudson Drug 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
DunCan's Leader Soap &c,

We will place on sale one hun
dred gross finely mlIled toilet soap
for less than half price. This soap is
the regular sc size and the regular
&C quality, but for leader we sell
this soap at per cake. ............ &c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
The CoIonel's Waterloo.

Colonel John I'M. Fuller, of Honey
Grove. Texas, nearly met his Waterloo.
from Liver and Kidney trouble, In a
recent letter, he says: 81 was nearly
dead, of these complaints and, although
1 tried my family doctor, he did me no
good: so I got SOC bottle of your great
Electric Bitters, which cured me. /
consider them the best medicide on
earth. and thank God who gave you
the knowledge to make them" Sold,
and guaranteed to cure, Dyspepsia,
Biliousness and Kidney Disease by the
Eldridge Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
STATE OF >OHIo, CITY OF TOLEDO. J

LUCAS COUNTY. 90
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of Il. J.
Cheney Il o., doing business in the
City CT Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will paw the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my pres ence, this 9th, day of Decem-
b,r, a. D. 1880.
,sr A. W. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC
Halls CataIrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for list of testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists. TO-
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
a Destructive Fire,

To Draw the fire out of burn, OF
heal cut without leaving a scar, use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A spe-
cific for piles. Get the genuine. J. l.
Tucker, editor of the Hsrmonizer,
Centre, Ala, writes: ST have used
De Wits Witch Hazel S8lve in my
family for Piles, cuts and burns. 1t is
the best salve on the market. Every
family should keep it on hand" Sold
by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs.

"Several years since my lungs were
80 badly affected that / had many
bemorrhages," whites A, M. AXE, of
Woo, Ind. I took treatment with
several physicians without any benefit.
I then started ID take Foles's Honey
end Tar, and my lungs are now sound
as a bullet. / recommend it in ad-
vapced stages of lung trouble" Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar stops the cough
and heals the lungs, aud prevents Sc
rious results from q cold. Refuse sub
stitutes. For sale by Hudson Drug
90,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
THREATENED WITH REVOLUTION
Several Central American Republics
On Verge of Uprisings.

On Verge OF UprIslngs.
San Francisco, March S.-According
to a report brought from Contra
American by the steamer Acapulco
just arrived at this port, revolutions
are threatened in Guatemala, and also
in Nicaragua.
President Cabrera of Guatemala, anC
President Zelaya of Nicaragua are
said to be very unpopular with the
masses in their respective countries
Cabrera is trying to avoid trouble by
opening up the new railroad to the
gulf coast, which is expected to slim
ulate trade. In Nicaragua the situa
ton IS said to be greatly strained over
the new law compelling priests to ap
pear in citizens clothes instead of il
Cassocks. The church party is very
strong throughout the country, an(
the law debating the style of CARL
for the church leaders has from the
first met with strenuous opposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
REQUIRE NOTICE OF RAILROAD
consisnors Must be Notified of Ship
ments Refused.

Consignors Must be Notified of Ship
ments Refused.
Americas merchants and shippers
generally ara greatly interes sd 10 a
new ruling of the Railroad Commi sion
regarding shipments CT freight. If q
consignee fails or refuses to remove
goods from any railroad depot or ware
house, the railroad must give notice
to the consignor Of such failure within
six days after the expiration of free
time, according to q new rule which
was adopted Wednesday by the railroad
commission. Under the present rules
or those which have been in effsc', the
railroads have not been required to
give the consignor any notice at ell of
rejected shipments, and demurrage has
thus been allowed to accumulate at the
rate of cent per 100 pounds day, or
ST. per car load, as the case may be.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

All who use Atomizers in treating
nasal catarrh will get the best result
from Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price,
including spraying tube, rs cts. Sold
by druggists or mailed by Ely Bros,
SO Warren street, n. Y.
New Orleans, ept. l, 1900.
Messrs. 1Y BROS, Il sold two bot
ties of your Liquid Cream Balm to a
customer, VIM. Lsmberton, 14l5 Della
chaise ST., New Ocleans: he has used
the two bottles, giving him wonderful
and most satisfactory results.
GEO. W. MCDUFF, Pharmacist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
ELECTION OF a COUNTY BOARD
Like Sumter, Lee Wants the People
to Elect.

Like Sumter county, the people OF
Lee want the voters rather than the
grand jury 10 elect the board of county
commissioners and will make an effort
to that end. Many citizens are opposed
TO the present me: hod OF 1electing by
the grand jury, and want hem elected
by a direct vote of the people. Petit
lions are being circulated in every sec
ton OF the county and will be presented
at the next session of the legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
RY thu Tonic Route,

The pills that act as tonic, and not
as drastic purge, are DeWltt's Little
Early Rsers. They !cure Headache,
Constipation, Biliousness, etc. Early
ri ,ers are small, easy TO take and easy
to act-a safe pill. Mack Hamilton,
hotel clerk at Valley City, N. D says:
"pwo bottles cured me of chronic con-
stipation," Sold by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
MANY PRESENTS ARE AWARDED
Lots Sold and Many More viii Go
Today.

The first sale of residence lots at
Fairview, the new suburb out Jackson
avenae and Forrest street, took place
yesterday. Despite the rain large
Unattended and the only four lots
that were offered brought excellent
prices. Other lots will be sold today
the sale starting at 80 o'clock. Many
costly presents were given away yes
terday, the $25 silver tea service of six
pieces being drawn by Mre. D. A.
Mayo. More presents equally vaiua-
BILE will be given away this afternoon
free to all, whether bidders or not.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
SERVICES AGAIN THIS EVENING

DR.. Shinn to Preach at Church OF Re-
deemer.
DR.. @. FL. Shlnn addressed another
large and interested congregation last
night at the Universalist church here,
and will likewise preach again tonight.
At this service his theme will be The
--latest Doctrine of UniYersals" The
service begins at O'Clock and the gen.
eral public is INVITED to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

During November and December,
l O3, one fifth of the deaths in New
York and Chicago were from pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens
the lungs and prevents Pneumonia, so
DO not take chances on a cold wearing
away when Foley's Honey and Tar will
cure you quickly and prevent serious
trouble. For sale by Hudson Drug
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

Wanted-Reliabl hustler to sell tea,
coffee, baking powder, spices, extracts,
soaps, etc. to consumers. Liberal
commission to agents, large prize in
ducements to consumers. Write, Grand
Union Tea Co, Savannah, Ga. 10 3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
HandkerChiefS.

100 Dozen ladies embroidered
handkerchiefs every one offered lis
worth 25C we will sell them in lots of
no more or less than five to one GUS
toner at the price Monday and Tues
day at each Observation-Disclosures. Oc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Generally the firm parent Furnishes
his child for contradicting him because
he knows the child is right.
Here Is Relief For Women.

Mother Gray, nurse in New York, dis
for womeu's i Is, called AUSTRALIAN
LEAF, 1t is the only certain 10 onthly rePu-
Iator Cures female weaknesses and back
ache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary trou-
bles At all Druggists o by mall 70 cts
Sa mple f. ee Address, The Mother Gray
Co, LeR) y, N. Y,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
HuCkabaCk Towels SC,

One case genuine huckaback towels
size l7x34 inches the grade that has
sold in this town for yearsat 1OC here
in this sale only rlOnday and Tuesday
at each. ..,.............. SC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Linen Lawns.

We will offer ten spieces linen
lawn the full regular width and we
guarantee every yard TO be pure linen
the regular soc grade here rlOnday
and Tuesday only at per yard. =. use
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Brown Linen.

Twenty pieces brown linen the
full regular width and the grade that
you have always paid Zoe for here
Monday and Tuesday only at per
yard...................... 1212C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Some tailors guarantee fits and some
doctors guarantee to cure them.
For Frost Bite, chilblains.

Sore and Lame Joints and Stiffness
and muscles use Hamlin's Wizard Oil.
It will bring you immediate relief. SOC
at all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
Contentment may be better thar
money, but it is equally 40 scarce.
it Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Ease, pow
de-. 1t cures Chilblains Swollen, Sweating
Sore, Aching Damp feet. AT all Druggists
and Shoe Stores, &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
More Muslin Underwear Bargains.

Ladies' Skirts tucked and hem,
wash fIOunce made of fine cambria
at ................- soc
adj e s. Lace trimmed flounCe
skirt made Ofsheer muslin at -. Soc
and umbrella flOunce lace trimmed,
at ...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. soc
Ladies' Drawers daintily trim
med with lace and embroidery at. soc
Ladies' Gowns hemstitched and
tucked yoke made of fine cambria.
at ................... SIC
Ladies Gowns made of fine cam
brio yoke trimmed with lace and EN-.
brOidery at. Observation-Disclosures. soc
Ladies Corset covers of fine cam
brio trimmed with lace and embroid-
cry at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25C
Ladies Corset covers of fine main
sock tucked and hemstitChed in neck
at observation-disclosures. 25c
Ladies' Corset covers OF fine main
sock, very daintily trimmed with val
lace and beading at. Soc
Ladies Chemise of nainsook,
daintily trimmed with val lace and
beading in neck ............. soc
Ladies' Skirts of fine cambria
with heavy fIounce of embroidery and
dust rufIe at .......... 75c
Ladies Skirts of fine Lonsdale
with lace insertion in fIounee and
dust rufle at z5C
Ladies' Gowns of sheer cambrjc
yoke and sleeves trimmed with en-
broidery at Observation-Disclosures. z5C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

Women admire most the men who
practice the virtu3 IS rath than those
who preach them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

A busy milIer's life is one contin uous
grind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

For Rent-FO7r unfinished rooms
up stairs. No. ia Lamar street.
7t j J. CUTLER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
DEATH OF MRS. a. w. WHEELER
Former Resident of Americus Passes
AWAY.

A telegram last night announced the
death of Mrs. Nancy Wheeler in Bruins
wick, where she was visiting her
Mrs. Frank Bragan. The
deceased was the relict of the late A.
W. Wheeler and widely known here as
one of the oldest residents of Ameri-
Gus. The funeral will occur here Sat-
urday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
HEAVY Bath Towels at II I-2C.

snow-white absorbant bath tow
pIs made of he best quality size 2Ox
40 inches, a grade that is usually sold
at zoe here for this sale Monday and
Tuesday at each. ...............I2hC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

''Pluck' is the name that the idle
give to perseverance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

Revenge is a gun that kicks much
harder than 1t shoots.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10

Among the spoiIs of war taken at Lii
aoyang was pet pigeon belonging to
Gen. Kuropatkin. 1t is now in Toxic
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
ZINE IMPORTED WASH GOODS SPRING | 9O5

On Monday, March 9th, we will make the first dis
play of imported wash fabrics these styles that
n will not see this side of Atlanta Great variety of
new patterns displayed here for the first time Monday
and priced at per yard soc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-10
TOrChOn Lace.

Thirty-six hundred yards tOrcf1On
,.c. some very wide patterns in this
IT. and if we were to charge you zoe
for some of it you would not think it
= lit to thigh, take your pick of this
Inf Monday and Tuesday at only per
yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~