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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
CANNOT WIRE THE SIDEWALKS
Council Adopts an Ordinance to Ths

Council Adopts an Ordinance to That
End.
Henceforth. it will be unlawful for
any propertysowner or lessee to erect
or MAINTAIN bafbed wire fence along
side or adjacent to any sidewalk or
street in the city of Americas. This
danger already exists in several por.
tions of the city and must be removed,
else such property owner will be dealt
with in police court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
It is Dangerous to NEGLECT a Cold.

How often do we hear it remarked !:
''It's only cold," and few days later
learn that the man is on his back with
pneumonia. This is of such common oc-
curreuce that cold however slight,
should not be disregarded, Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts any
tendency of cold to result in pneu-
monla, and has gained its great popu-
larity and extensive sale by is prompt
cures of this most common ailment. It
Away cures and is pleasant to take For
sale by Eldridge Drug Co. Americas
Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
a Lazy Liver.

A torpid, inactive liver can produce
more bodily ills than almost anything
else. 1t is good to clean the system out
occasionally. Stir the liver up and get
into shape generally, The best results
are derived from the use of DeWitt's
Little Early Risers Reliable effective.
pleasant pills with reputation. Never
grippe. Sold by w. A, Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
Sore Nipples.

A cure may be effected by applying
Chamberlain Salve as soon as the
child is done nursing. Wipe it off
with soft cloth before allowing the
stild to nurse. Many trained nurses
use this salve with the best results,
Price rs cents per box. Sold by Eldridge
Drug Co. Americus Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
Deaths from Appendicitis

decrease in the same ratio that the use
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills increases
They save you from danger and bring
quick and painless release from consti.
patton and the ills growing ont CT it.
Strength aud vigor always follow their
use, Guaranteed by Edridge Drug Co.
25,, Try them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
POLICEMAN ON SANITARY WORK

Council Makes Request of Police
Board.
The city council has made the re-
quest of the police commission that a
policeman be detailed to look after the
sanitary condition of the city during
the summer season. The commission
will doubtless accede to the request,
thus insufing the rigid enforcement OF
all sanitary regulations
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
An Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and City
Council of Americus and it is hereby
ordained by authority of the same:
That it shall be unlawful for any
owner or lessee of real estate within the
city limits of Americus to build or
maintain any barbed wire fence ada
cent to or along any sidewalk or street
in said city, or so near thereto as to
endanger any person passing along or
using such sidewalk or street.
Any person violating any of the pre-
ceding section shall, on conviction be.
fore the Mayors court, be punished as
prescribed in sc ction 10 of charter.
Be it further ordained, That all ordi-
nances in col fict with this are hereby
repealed.
The use of steps at Mr.. Ootney's
building on Forsyth street referred to
Street committee.
Petition of Neon Buchanan and J.
W. Hightower to erect steps on Cotton
avenue side of building read and on
motion referred to Street committee.
Mr.. W. r Drane was heard from
and claim of Kidd & Drane against J,
s. MIze referred to Fire committee.
The condition of gully on west side
of Jackson street referred to Water and
Sewerage committee.
The Board of Police Commissions
was requested to detail man from the
police force to act as sanitary inspeC-
tor ALI approved bills read and or
dered paid. No further business coun.
Oil adjourned.
T. n HAWKES.. @. It
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
THE TALK is BRIEF
AS LITTLE is DONE,
Regular Meeting of Council
On 18th.
FEW MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE
Discussed BY SoIons Thus Assem-
bled - Ordinance On 5arbed Wire
Fences - Official Proceedings Of
Recent Meeting

Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council May II h. Present, Mayor
Hawkins presiding, Aldermen Bolton,
PInkstoD, Borum, Poole and Childers.
Absent, Aldermaa Sherlock. Minutes
last reglsr meeting read and confirmed.
Ordinance committee introduced the
following ordinance, which was read
first time:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
CENTRAL GIVES SPECIAL RATE
To Macon on Account Sunday School
Excursion.

On account of the annual picnic OF
the Americus First Baptist and First
Methodist Sunday schools at Ma
con on Wednesday May 23l, the Gen.
trail of Georgia Railway will operate a
special train leaving Americus at Z O..
m. and Macon at $3.50 p, M. returning.
Rate of 81. for adults and so cts for
children, open 10 friends ofthe schools.
J. E. HIGHTowER Agt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
Rheumatism.

Why suffer from this painful NAL I'D
when one application of Cham berlain's
Pain Balm gives relief? Hundreds of
grateful people testify to the magical
power of this remedy over rhe matism.
For sale by Eldridge Drug Co. Ameri-
Gus Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Berg's Little Liver and Stomach Pills
will cure Constipation, Liver and
Stomach troubles when all other
remedies fail. Efficient and do not
grippe. 100 Pills 25 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Don't d lay When YOU are nervous
and run down Man E. Vine Tablets will
put new life. energy and ambition into a
debilitated system. so cents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
DOLLY WARDEN MUSLINS &c,

These are Just the thing for cool
delightful negligees, and the de-
signs are the same as YOU see in
10 and I5c qualities. The sale
nonday and Tuesday at. r.. sc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
A MIRROR OF DOINCS
in CITY AND SUBURB.
Little Tales Cut Short In a
Hurry.

A MIRROR OF DAILY EVENTS
Happenings In the City and Suburbs
Of Local interest to Be PerIsed
Over While Mullins and Coffee are
Cooling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Danger is near at hand when the kid
neys are sick. Kidney Elites will purify
a-d strengthen the kidney and restore
them to their normal and healty condi-
ton % cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Whv take dozen things TO cure that
cougl? KeDnedy's L'xativ, Honey and
Tar olives the cod out through your
bowels. Sold by w. A. RENDER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
WILL PRESENT HUNDREDS OF NEW OFFERINGS This VEEK,

W e"0 part "a 'ne state
Every striving enthusiastically to make this event
widely known sales
hold week 80 P'N~' 4"O'eu OeiO" VIII
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
NEW YORK FUTURES.

New York, May 1S.-Spots; MIddIing
II 90. Contracts opened steady and
closed steady at following prices:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Hawkeve Family Salye is the Worlds
Greatest Healing Power. Guaranteed to
cure Eczema, Burns, Cuts, Piles and
all Skin Diseases. Csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Buggy canopies and umbrellas, new.
stock, large assortment.
SHEFFIELD HUNTINGTON Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

What is merely caution Is often mi,
taken for morality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

For Rent room cottage, close in.
Apply to G. G.. Riley. Is st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

For Rent-Six-room house; clos g in
Apply TO F. G. Oliver. lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
MEETING TO BEGIN ON SUNDAY
Another Protraoted Meeting to STA t

Another Protracted Meeting to STA I
Then
The protracted meeting at Farlow
Lawn Baptist Church, arranged fer
two weeks ago but deferred fer
time, will begin Sunday. The pas
tor, Rev. R. l., Bivins, will make an
nouncement tomorrow of the hours
of daily services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Honesty is the best policy" was
never the motto of an honest man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

The cYnic is an Individual whose sci
esteem is in direct reverse ratio to his
intrinsic excellence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

The character of some preachers lr.
resistibIy suggests bald barber recon.
mending hair tonic,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
THE FLUCTUATIONS IN FUTURES
Range of Values in Cotton Market
Yesterday, BY y. S. McRee s. Co.
NEW ORLEANS FUTURES.

New Orleans, May IS Spots; mid
ding II 7-16. Contracts opened steady
and closed steady at following prices:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

heaven is res erved for the religious
in compensation for the many good
times they miss on earth,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Executive ability IS the capacity for
Lying off other mems labor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

Elegant assortment of Hammock's
and Lawn Swings just received at
Holidays Book Store. Phone 246.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
ALL THE POPULAR WIDTHS and Shades

In the Dresden Ribbons, narrow
widths for stock collar and the
extreme wide ones for girdIes
w to soc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
ladies Fancy PARASOLS

With deep fancy borders and
popular natural wood handles,
al 3 off regular price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
We HAVE ON DISPLAY

A big line of Embroideries In
Match Sets and wider Nainsook
edges for skirts and covers, rang
ing in price. III to SO yds
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19

1t was reported here yesterday tha
two of the weakest mem bers of the
revised Americus team had been re-
leased. It Is to be hoped so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-19
PATTERN Leather BELTS

For children from d to "a in.
size, Back, Red and White coIOrs
at ............. E5C
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
BRIST0

A paper has been drawn up by the re-
quest OF a number Of old line Democrats
for the purpose OF reorganizing the Dem
ocratic party, which IS greatly needed.
They have not as yet forgotten last year $
action when a town with 1900 voters all
eligible To depos their ballots and The
party without any legislative ticket I'm the
field, and the or v reason assigned by
those who were I'm control was a forget
fulness of the time in filing out the pa
pers TO be sent % the yecrctary OF state.
There are In 10 ~'n over 100 old ',ners who
voted in 1876 for Samuel j. Tllden and
they all have become indignant and they
will, If they cannot get a candidate IN the
caucuses. run a candidate on nomination
papers and they will be endorsed by quite
a large Independent vote which is com
ing 10 the front quite strong
This campaign will be quite exciting as
undoubtedly there will be several candi-
dates for legislative honors In the field.
The old liners have looked over the field
and have a representative man who has
been once before the people on the Demo
cratic ticket and polled a very large vote
and has agreed 10 run on either caucus
or nomination papers.
The crude petroleum ordered by Dr.
H. NJ. Howe and William l.. Mckee for
the highway ol ftIlN ipdh ld0 di llN'h
over the Consolidated and the work of
spreading II will be begun at once.
A special meeting Of ST. Mary's T.
A society was held last evening, wnen
II was decided 10 keep open headquar-
ters on Wood street Labor day when
the firemen's muster is - be held. A
committee has been appointed as fol-
lows w. Bridge. Fred Fcater, Patrick
Coyne. James J. Connery. John Har-
rlngton. William Lahey. Anthony Nc
Garvey John Gallagher. Glover Miller,
AL Raing.
William S Greene arrived nome yes
terday from Georgia. Mr.. Greene will
probobly remain home until his wife
RECEIVERS from typhoid fever. She was
reported this morning as being COM
Portable.
The alarm Of fire sent In yesterday
from District No. 8. on Catherine street
proved 10 be a chimney fire and the
damage was slight.
The Fifth district court yesterday was
largely attended. there being severa
criminal cases and a large number OF
civil cases Most all cases were continued
until next Monday. with the exception o
the case against Domenico Ciallelo o
harrington. who was charged with an
assault upon Ambrosia Papa who was
not able TO appear. and this case will bc
heard again next Thursday morning II
Warren.
Rev Fr Edwards Of Providence
recently ordained TO the priesthood. vii
be assistant pastor at St Mary's church
until Rev. Pr. Downing. who is confined
at the hospital RECEIVERS from typhoiC
fever
The Bristol train Of artillery leaves TO
day for the rifle range at Rumford for g
field day.
Bristol chapter d. A. r., is TO hold
clambake at Bristol Narrows. Aug %
TO commemorate the battle Of Rhode Isl
and.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
WORKED CLEVER
CAME, BUT ONE
WAS CAP TURED

Two men, this morning. worked a TIL
tapping game on Bartender John Costa
at the saloon l24 Ives street; and one got
away with about $l5. While the other was
arrested by Officers Devereaux and Snead
of the Third station
At 9:i5 they entered the saloon and or
dered two glasses OF whiskey; and a $40
bill was rendered. the change being hand
ed back
The two men then left but soon return
ed and informed Costa that a window
screen on the rear had ben torn away and
advised him 70 get a hammer and repair
it. Costa did so and was accompanied
by one of the men, the other remaining in
the saloon.
The latter went behind the bar, opened
the cash drawer and took $40 In bills and
about s. in change.
Costa, looking through the window, saw
the act and seized the accOmplice and
sent message to the police station. from
which the patrol wagon was sent.
The police have description OF the man
who escaped. The one under arrest Is
said to be William Mcintyre of this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
JUDGE SPRINGS
SURPRISE ON
THE POLICE

Lack of proper revision and codifca-
tion OF the laws OF the state and the
need for a member OF the city solicitor s
department to meet the police captains
mornings to help draw warrants was
again brought 20 notice I'm the Sixth dis
trict court this morning
The police had two boys. Stanley Mich
and and William Guild. on the charge OF
malicious mischief. the specific act being
the taking OF the sailboat OF Benjamin
Benson from Harbor Junction.
While the police have had many COM
plants OF boats being stolen and are de-
termined to stop the practice. they did
not wish to put a serious charge against
these boys. and drew up warrant charg-
ing malicious mischief.
When Judge Lee read the Ct1TEp,- fr
remarked that the cases were beyond his
jurisdiction, and for the grand jury.
The police authorities were amazed. but
when chapter 963 OF the acts OF 1923 was
pointed out they say that the offense of
driving away a team. or sailing a boat
called FOR a punishment OF not more than
500 fine or Imprisonment for three years.
This chapter Is I'm amendment OF sec
tiOn 90 of chapter 2i9, which prescribed
a penalty of $50 and costs or 80 days In
jail.
For a long time the police have been
working under the old law and the court
itself has imposed sentence under it.
Judge Lee continued the cases until to-
m
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28

This is Childrens day OF the Pawtuxet
old Home Week celebration
Soon after 10 o'clock the carnival or
athletic sports was opened the number
OF entries compelling the committee 10
run of the races In two heats, the hrst
two In each heat competing In hnal I9r
the prize. II was expressly stipulated
however that all entries should De con-
fined 10 the town.
The first heat OF the lo0-yards dash re-
suited in an easy victory for James
Arthur Burrill: and the final heat was
easily taken by Mantley, while Henry
Fowler and Arthur Burriil TOOK second
and third places respectively.
The race for boys under Is years OF age
was more interesting than the previous
one the distance being 100 yards. IL was
a neck-and-neck struggle between car
ence Brown and Myron Shenan, with the
former forging 10 the front at the tape;
William Merrill and Henry Fowler dl-
vded honors I'm the l6-pound shot-pul
the former putting a distance OF ~ rect
10 inches. while the latter succeeded IN
reaching the credltable mark OF y teet
6a inches. ~.
In the running broad Jump Henry Fow-
Ter outdstanced his competitors, making
a jump OF II feet 5 inches, whlie James
Mantley was a good second with IL rect
3 inches.
tured by the winner OF the previous event
with a distance Of 30 feet lnches'
James Mantey being again second WIN
70 feet lncheS. -
The 22O- yards dash proved that Mantley
is well trained In the strategy OF the run
ming game. He logged along until l9o
yards from the finish. when with suu-
den burst of speed. n crossed the lne
fully Is yards I'm front Of Arthur Burrell'
who got second place.
The high jump was captured py hehTy
Fowler. with James Mantley second the
best mark reached being Aft lin.
The 220-yard dash for boys furnished
no end OF excitement Clarence Bowen
won with Earl Jopps second.
The final event was the half mile run
and was handily won by James Mantley,
with Henry Fowler second. The minor
event was captured by Clarence Bowen
with Albert White, second.
The success OF the morning sports was
due TO the efforts OF the following com
r1rt++t.t-.-S+a starter William Merrtlli Judges
at the finish, r. @. Davis and Edward
Clough. Philip Marchs acted as clerk of
course.
The program for this afternoon con-
sisted OF a parade and cigcus.
The line formed on Park avenue and
moved to Broad to ocean. to CONNER
cal. 10 Sheldon, TO BROAD. 10 Main, TO
Fair to South Fair. 20 Atlantic avenue
to Main, 10 the circus grounds, in this
order:
Master of ceremonies: American Eagle
Fife and Drum Band corps; flower girls;
japanese girls carrying parasols on which
is welcome 20 Pawtuxet:" Sleeping
Beauty float: old Woman I'm a Shoe; Lit
tie 30 Peep; Mother Goose and the Two
Geese; Red Riding Hood Simple Simon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
MUNICIPAL COURT

Wills were proved in the exates Of
Sarah r. Salisbury. Thomas NJ Goorty,
Isaac r. Ballou Edward Curtis James
Bray. q. l.. clifford. William Fitch, Mary
Wood Mary NJ Masterson and Ann
Buckley.
The will OF Sybn c. Hathaway was or
dered recorded
Administrators were appointed I'm the
estates OF Edward II Clark. George NJ
eager and Ellen VI Bush
C.1rdians were appointed IN the estates
OF Ruth Capron and Eyre G. Clark
Accounts were allowed In the estates OF
Sarah a. Bottum. Hiram x. stevens and
Mary Roulard.
Petition 20 sell real estate was granted
I'm the ostAte Of Mary T.. Burgess and
Joseph a and Francis McCann.
Petition 10 erect a monument was
granted I'm the estate uf william Fiske
An affidavit OF no personal estate was
made by Thomas McGoorty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28

the insurgents I'm Santa Clara province.
who was arrested Aug 26 at the city OF
Santa Clara. and Col Amanda. who was
arrested with Mendieta, were brought TO
Havana today.
TO PROTECT GERMAN INTERESTS.
Berlin. Aug 2S.--The North German
Gazette today announced that Baron
Won Nordenflycht the consul general
OF Germanw at New Orleans has been
directed 10 proceed 20 Havana, 10 pro
tect German interests i'm Cuba during
the absence cf the minister resident.
who is on leave OF absence
WISH TO SURRENDER
Havana. Aug. 27--Secretsry OF the
Treasury Font Sterling Informed the
Associated Press today that during the
past few days numerous inquiries had
been received from many OF the in
surgent chiefs I'm Havana, Matanzas
and Santa Clara provinces as 10
whether they would be prosecuted IL
they laid down their arms. The gov
ernment decided. therefore, as a gem
eral answer 20 such inquiries and in
order to encourage other insurgents TO
submit TO the government. 10 issue an
order TO the commanders OF the troops
10 grant amnesty to those who sur
rendered.
Acting Secretary Of the Interior Mon
talve had a conference today with Gen.
Rodriguez, commander of the rural
guards and directed him TO continue
the enlistment of recruits and 10 push
the pursuit of the insurgents in all di-
rections
Details received today by Gen. Rodrt
guez OF yesterdays engagement between
the government forces and the insurgents
near Cienfuegos province Of Santa Clara,
were contained In the following despatch
from Col Vale, who commanded the de
tachment OF rural gylrds and volunteers
engaged:
"Insurgent parties under Guzman and
Portela having camped near Aureus and
commenced harrassng the rural guards
we proceeded toward Aureus with a forc1
OF rural guards and volunteers and en-
countered the revolutionists, who were en-
trenChed I'm the town Of Aureus We
routed the enemy. killed many revolu-
tionists and captured "A quantity of arms
and ammunition and number OF horses
yesterday. We continued our operations
10 Rodas. wher our advance guard was
charged by the revostionisls who WIRE
holding the town and a little fort called
Depiedra fort. where fierce fighting con-
tinued The enemy were persistent. but
the revolutionsis were finally dispersed
and ran away I'm different directions. leav-
ing a large number OF men killed In the
streets"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
DIRECTORS PLEDGE MILLIONS
TO SAVE R. [. TRUST co,

Philadelphia, Aug S.-The president OF
the Real Estate Trust company referred
TO I'm the New York dispatches died sud
denly last week IL was reported In
financial circles today that an investiga
tion Of the company and OF the presi-
dents estate disclosed a serious state Of
affairs. II is understood that the directors
OF the company have pledged themselves
for several million dollars. in an effort TO
preserve the institution.
meeting OF representatives. OF banks
and trust companies is being held this
afternoon to determine whether aid shall
be supplied The company. according 10
a recent statement had deposits aggre-
eating 81. 10000 The bank closed It's doors
this afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
OIL DEALERS PROTEST
TO ATTORNEY GENERAL

New York, Aug 2s--Magnus & Iauer.
importers and manufacturers Of essential
oils OF this city. today addressed letters
90 the attorney general Of the United
States and 20 William Loeb. secretary TO
the president. calling attention 20 a call
said 90 have been issued FOR a meeting of
the peppermint growers Of Michigan TO
he held I'm Kalamazoo, Mich. on Sept
next for the purpose " fixing a mini
mum price Tor OIL ~ peppermint" an
article OF inter state and export com
merce.
In their letter 90 the attorney general.
Magrus a. Lauer submit that the object
~ this meeting Is IN violation ~ the
federal laws against combinations in re-
stralut Of trade
The firm also states that the value of
American peppermint oil consumed an
uu8lly varies from $500 600 to 81 600 600
The letter 60 Secretary Loeb calls at
tcutior 90 the communication to the at
touey general and asks that lt be
brought Ia The attention of The prosi-
dent
The firm has also written 90 Attorney
/ General Bld OF Michigan directing his
attention 90 the matter