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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
Cotton Letter,

Americus, Ga, Feb. 21.-L'quidation
in March longs was mainly responsible
for the decline of 30 points today, and
the loss would have been greater for
the heavy buying by spot people who
are of the opinion that they will not be
able to buy any spots for a while at
least. On parity with the low prices
for futures today, they figure that be-
low 1890 for March spots in the South
would be below 10 cents, and knowing
the temper of the holders they believe
it will be impossible to buy any cotton
under that figure. There was some
little selling by Europe today, but the
real weakness did not develop until
news was spread that a house long of
81, 900 to 40,U00 bales of March had not
been able to make banking arrange
ments to take up notices Monday and
carry the actual cotton Their failure
in this regard may mean that this long
cotton would have TO be dumped on
the market. There are other long in
terests In March. and one well-posted
observer estimates that 1873, 900 bales Of
March longs yet remaining to be liqui-
dated. Under these circumstances it
is not surprising that prices declined
sharply. One of the features of the
day is the fact that March is now only
Z points above October and the latter
is less than July, while but q very
short while ago the discount was as
great as 100 points, Tomorrow will be
a holiday in New York and New Or
leans. Live. pool is due to come seven
lower on old crop and 4 to lower on
the new crop. II spinners decide that
prices are low enough their buying in
the only open market may prevent O
complete response to our weakness.
j. s. MCREE & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Have your eyes examined free. See
Ihos. L. Bell, the expert optician.
Miss Katie May Bush of Colquitt is 6
fair visitor in Americas, the guest Of
relatives.
Mr.. FL. j. Fite returned to Atlantis
yesterday after spending day or two
in Americus.
Misses Johnnie and Nannette Mich
olson of Doelun are visiting relatives
in Americus.
Mr., W. T. Cooper was among the
several Atlantans who came to Ameri-
Gus yesterday.
Mr.. e. B. Griffin of Cuthbert came
up to Amerieus yesterday morning up
on business trip.
Mr.. Charles PIdcock, a prominent
citizen Of Moultrie, was a visitor here
yesterday morning.
Mr.. P A. Jenkins of Doerun was
among other South Georgians in
Americus yesterday.
Mr.. W. Fl Henning of Valdosts was
in Americus yesterday morning, COM
ing here upon business.
Mr.. @. @. Robinson of Covingtop,
Ga, was business visitor in Amer
icus yesterday morning.
Mr.. G. w. Nichols of Columbus was
in Americus yesterday, coming with
others from that busy city,
Mr.. T. b Lumpkin OF Atlanta was
in the city yesterday morning, stop
ping at the Hotel Windsor.
Mr.. W. T. Foreacre registered at
The Windsor yesterday among other
arrivals, coming from Atlanta.
Mr.. j. 7. Torbert, former resident
OF Sumter county but now of Moultrie,
was visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. O. @. Bullock of Columbus,
Mrs. A FL. Murphy of GAINESVILLE and
Mrs. j. D. B. Woodburn OF Rochelle
are the guests of Mrs. Lucy Simmons.
We send for and deliver your pre-.
scriptions promptly, anywhere in the
city. Hudson's Drugstore, Phone IL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
NOSE CHANGES.
They Are Gradual and ImperceptibIe,
but Continuous.

They Are Gradual and Imperceptib1e,
but Continuous.
Don't worry about the shape of your
baby's nose if it is a snub nor be sure If
it pleases you by its regularity that II
will be the nose that will grow up with
1t, for scientists have observed that no
feature changes more as life progresses
The length of the nose increases SO
much faster than its breadth that the
snub nosed baby may evolve a long,
even hooked nose. = This change in the
shape of noses is gradual and imper-
ceptible, generally more expeditions in
the male than in the female, correlated
with various other characteristics, such
as intellectual attachments or weak
constitution, and producing different
results. During maturity and senes-
cence the bridge of the nose becomes
more and more prominent, often more
convex, so that extreme old age may
even develop an aquiline nose. so that
one need never despair Of possessing a
satisfactory nose at some period Of his
life if he only lives long enough. But,
like so many other blessings that are
deferred, the right kind of a nose may
arrive too late to affect ones fortunes
or happiness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
The Ys6tter'y Tree of parn

One OF the curiosities Of Brazil is a
tree whose wood and bark contain so
much silica that they are used by pot
tiers. Both wood and bark are burned,
and the ashes are pulverized and mixed
in equal proportions with clay, produc-
ing q very superior ware. The tree
grows to height of 100 feet, but does
not exceed a foot in diameter. The
fresh bark cuts like sandstone, and
when dried is brittle and hard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
STATE OF GEoRe1A.-Fu1roN COUNTY.

BY virtue of an order of the Court of Ordi-
nary of said County will be sold before the
Courthouse door IN said County on the first
Tuesday in March, 1905, within. the legal
hours of sale, the following real estate of
the estate of L Montez Simmons, deceased.
to-wit:
Lot 6 in block 8 of the Brooklyn Height
property in the city of Americas, fronting
65 feet on McGarrah street and extending
back 100 feet bounded east by McGarrah
street and south by an alley. being the prop
pany to said l.: Montez Simmons, by deed
recorded in book q, page 70. Record of Deeds
of Sumter County Georgia
Also one house and lot in city of Americas
known as No. 1875 Magnolia street, bounded
east by Magnolia ST. south by Collins proper
ty,north by Willis Price iot,west by Hawkins
property, as conveyed by deed recorded in
book Y, page 45l, Record of Deeds of Sumter
County, Georgia.
Also one vacant lot on alley east of j. g.
Rnney, in the city of Americas, containing
one-ha1t acre, more or less.
All of the foregoing property situated in
Sumter County, Georgia.
Terms of sale cash.
L. o. SIMMONS,
Adm. Estate L. Montez simmons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
ON ONE SIDE
FOR A QUICK MEAL.
Little Tales Cut Short In a
Hurry.
A MIRROR OF DAILY EVENTS
Happenings in the City and Suburbs
Of Local interest to 5e Perdsed
Over While Mullins and Coffee are
Cooling.

Blank books, fine stationery, books
bibles and school books-in fact, eve.
rything kept In first-class bookstore,
NJ s. HOLIDAY.
The city council is going to meei
tonight, but the entire populace will
not sit up to learn just what the solons
did or didn't do.
Americus gunners are slaughtering
buehels of doves daily now. In many
] baited fields here they are having most
excellent shooting.
Now that Americus has real live
and lively board of trade she can pre-
pare to spread ont and grow as she
has never done before.
The rainfall early yesterday morning
was much heavier than first supposed.
The weather man reported an inch of
it falling in Americus.
Nothing done, is the result of all the
talk on the lighting question. Every
thing will go merrily on the same old
way for another year,
Some statistician has figured out that
Ifevery Cblnaman would add an inch
to his shirt it would use up the entire
cotton crop of the South.
Nine weddings listed here for April
and all the returns not yet in. The
slump in cotton prices makes no diff
ference in Oupid's realm.
The Dismuke properly, fifty or more
houses and lots, will be sold next
Monday, 26tb, and investors are keeps
ing that fact in view now.
The gubernatorial question does rot
arouse much talk here, but already the
nomination of county officers is COM
handing much attention.
MUM, the watch litter, has not yet
decided whether he will pay the ine
of 5000 imposed or go with Paschal for
term of twelve months.
With the Y M. G. A. convention
ended yesterday .Americus babe adieu
to the fourth state meeting held here
within the past ninety days.
Letters were received yesterday
from Richmond investors, making In.
quires of the proposed board of trade.
TIE people ere hearing about it.
The prevalence of measles has caus-
ed much annoyance in the public
schools, where the attendance has
been greatly decreased thereby.
A horse put the finishing touches
upon hack on Jackson street yesier
day. An accident on that favorite
raoecourse is of daily occurrence.
February borrowed a bIuetery day
from March yesterday. The wind
played many FRANKS and made it un-
comfortable for those out of doors.
Other carloads of brick for the pro-
posed Y. M. Q. A. building are being
delivered. The work OF laying the
foundation will begin very shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
STRUCK AGAINST THE MuDslLL

Cotton Ship Hit Reefs With Dull
Thud.
The good ship King Cotton hit the
bottom yesterday and is apparently
stuck. A ferocious attack carried prices
down nearly 80 points from the close
of the day before, and iustnow there
seems no relief in sight. March was
forced down to 1925, or 220 points
from the highest level of the season,
meaning loss of nearly $12 per bale.
In the Amerieus market good cotton
will bring 104 cents, perhaps, but the
bears seem determined to force it to
10 cents, If possible, ere the raid is
abandoned. And they seem to have
tbs power to do it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
a Good Nights RcSt.

The greatest tonic on earth is a good
nights rest. Restless nights and the terri
BILE exhaustion of hacking cough are dread
dangers of the poor consumptive, But why
rs fear of the night when a few dose of DR..
Boschee's German Syrup will insure refresh
ing sleep, entirely free from cough or night
sweat? Free expectcration in the morning
Is made certain by taking German Syrup.
1t has cured consumption for forty years
Trial bottle, csc. Big bottle, s75c. At all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

When George Rignold was playing
Henry V. friend visited him in his
dressing room and remarked large
and handsome photograph of Words
worth hanging on the wall. Said the
friend, Il see you are an admirer of
Wordsworth"
"Who's Wordsworth queried the
actor
why, that's his picture-Wo
worth, the poet"
us that old file poet? l got him
for study of wrinkles. London An
swers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
Afraid of Strong Medicines.

Many people suffer for years from
rheumatic pains; and prefer to do so
rather than take the strong medicines
I usually given for rheumatism, not know
Ing that quick relief from pain may be
had simply DY applying Chamberlain
Pain Balm aGd without taking any med :
icine internally. Rev. Amos Parker of
Magnolia, North Carolina, suffered for
eight years with lame hip, due to Sc
we're rheumatic pains. He has been
permanently cured by the free sppllca-
tlon of OhamberIain's Pain Balm. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
a Healing Gospel.

The Rev. j. G. Warren, pastor o.
Sharon Baptist Church, Belair, Ga says
of Electric Bitters: 'It's Godsend to
mankind. 1t cured me of lame back,
stiff joints, and complete physical col
lapse. / was go weak 1t took me half an
hour to walk a mile. Two bottles of
Electric BitteIs have made me so strong
I have just walked three miles in 80 min
utes and feel like walking three more
It's made a new man of me " Greatest
remedy for weakness and all Stomach,
Liver and Kidney complaints. Sold
under guarantee at Eldridge Drug Co.
Price 500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
Lucklest Man in Arkansas.

'Im the Iuckiest man in Arkansas, %
writes H. l.. Stanley, of Bruno, ''since
the restoration of my wife's health after
five years of continuous coughing and
bleeding from the lungs; and I owe nv
good fortune to the worlds greatest
medicine, DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which 1 know from ex-
perienco will cure consumption if taken
in time. My wife improved with first
bottle and twelve bottles completed the
cure Cures the worst coughs and
colds or money refunded. AT Eldridge
Drug 90. SOC and $100. Trial bottles
free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
Webster's Portrait.

Daniel Webster once sat for his por-
rtait to G. p. Healy, and the senator's
remark when he surveyed the complet-
ed picture became one OF the artists
favorite anecdotes in after years. az
think" said Webster as he looked at his
counterfeit presenrment, chat is a face
l have often shaved" Healy found
Andrew Jackson a disagreeable and
unwilling subject" and he compensat
ed himself by painting Old Hickory
with absolute fidelity to nature, not
CLOSING single defect The portrait
gives Jackson an ugly, savage and pal
lid. .fano
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
Mothers FaYoriIe.

The soothing and healing properties
of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have made
it favorite with people everywhere. 1t
Is especially priced by mothers of small
children, for colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough, as it always affords quick re-
lief, and as it contains no opium or other
harmful drug, it may be given as conf
IDENTIFY to q baby as to an adult. For
sac by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
HAS ORGANIZED FOR BUSINESS

Americus Board of Trade Holds a
Meeting.
The Americus Board OF Trade ia now
a reality, and Is going to be heard
from in promoting the business inter
ests OF this city. a meeting of the
business men interested was held last
night at the city hall when organiza-
ton was effected and bylaws adopted.
Much enthusiasm was evidenced and
the organization begins it's career un-
der brightest auspices. The new board
will operate under the charter granted
former organization In 1896. The
election of officers was not entirely
completed at this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

''This is indeed the age of CONNER
cialism," said the man of sentiments.
What makes you think so?"
Some Of our statesmen never men
ton the American eagle any more and
are continually applauding the work
Of the American hen" - Washington
Sfnr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
A greatsinger's voice aver has any
thing CRATE about II,

Miss Lille A. Woolery, of Trenton
Mo-, writes that her father had his arm
badly scalded and that he tried several
remedies that were useless. One bottle
of Hamlins Wizard Oil cured the arm
after three days used.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
Knowledge,

knowledge will not be :quired with
out pains and application. 1t is trou-
blesome and deep digging for pure wa
ters, but when once you come to the
spring they rise up and meet you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
The Engagement wa. Recent.

He-I wonder If there Is another girl
In the whole wide world 50 sweet as
my little sweetheart. She-WhSt's that?
How dare you think of another girl? l
shan't speak to you for a week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

eyes, she made a name for herself"
I'm what way?"
'Why, she used to be Ellen Cummins
Brown. Now she is Aileen Comyns
Browne '-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Qulnine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. E..W. IGROYES sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
The Best PhYsio

When you want physic that Is mild
and gentle, easy to take and certain to
act, always use Chsmberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

1t will pay you to keep Chamber Iain'e
Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in your home. It only costs a quarter
Sold by all druggists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
WINS RIBBON ON BIG coLLARDs
Americus Man Produces The Fine st
Seen Here

Seen Here
Mr.. J, P. Raiford is good gardener
as we'll as the best tax receiver in the
state, and his large ''collard patch" is
the admiration Of the neighborhood.
Many fine specimens grown by him
have weighed eighteen pounds or
more, while monster one gathered
yesterday tipped the scales at twenty
pounds, even. Nothing beats GeorA
gia collard, and no one can beat Mr..
Raitord raising them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
j. S. MCRee & Co.
DAILY COTTON LETTER
AND
FUTURE COTTON PRICES.
NEW ORLEANS FTTuREs.

New Orleans, Feb. 81 Spots; mid
ding 10 Is. Contracts opened steady
and closed steady at following prices:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
I'M MEMORY OF c. WASHINGTON
Reverence VIII Be Paid Tree Gutter
TODAY

Today.
This is the anniversary Of the birth
# Washington. He died some years
since but is still of fragrant memory,
wheocver the occasion is duly adver-
tised. 1t is national holiday and
there will be nothing doing ban ketl-
caily or in cotton circles, as the ex-
changes will likewise close. Aside from
this observance Washington s birthday
will resemble Thursday a week ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

We know books by reading them,
horses by handling them, houses by liv.
ing in them and men by trusting them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
A GOOD GARDEN a CERTAINTY
If You Get Your Seed From bod.
sons,

Our seed are the best money can
buy. Each year we burn all seed left
over. We sell nothing but most reIia-
BILE seed, Nine years record of seed
selling proves this to be true. OuI
prices are as low as any, so run no risk
get your seed from us and be certain
of good garden.
DoDsoN's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

For Rent-Lsrge house on Lee St
near well. Apply to Allen Fort 8 Sons
2-14~eod, II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
RETURNS FROM COLLEGE PARK

NUIeIICuS TastoF IS NonSIdeFInS Call
There.
Rev, r. L. Bivins, pastor Of Furlow
Lawn Baptist church, returned yester.
day from Atlanta. Mr.. B,vins has re-
Gently been to College Park, where he
has received a call to the Baptist
church, and while the offer is fatter-
ing one the people cf Americas gene
rally join his congregation in the earn
est hope that he will remain here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
The Right Name.

"Oficer, what is this man charged
withT'
"Carryin' CONCEALED weapons, yer an
ner"
Carrying whatY'
CONCEALED weapons. He soaked
Murphy in the eye wild a chunk av
ice. Cleveland Leader.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
COME FOR A VISIT
OR ELSE GO AWAY.
Those Who Come and Leave
Daily.
VISITORS AT. AMERlcus HOMES

our Own Mans or That of Friend
May Be Found Below In The.Lengthy
List of People Who Came and Went
Yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
NEW YORK FUTURES

New York. Feb. 21.-Spots: MlddIing
10 so. Contracts opened weak and
closed weak at following prices:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Even the man behind the gun is anx-
iousto come to the front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22
~ Sensational Five Days Offering -
Hosiery, Underwear and Men S Furnishings

mentioned
the
Some of
al - ""7
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Round Thread
EO'OOO a. O the shipments
The entire lot has been placed table
perry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Underwear ribbed
u
be in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Blank books, fine stationery, books,
bibles and school books-in fact, eve
rything kept In frst-class bookstore,
M. s. HOLIDAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Madras Shirts
and
patterns
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

81 B. Corsets straight front oo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

One lot gold front cuff buttons the
. zoe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Men shts MADE of fine
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-22

Isle thread, extra high spIiced heels and toes Won
city for 25C we will sell these in of one half dozen
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-04-27
A Wonderful Ride.

The most wonderful straightaway
ride ever made by man was the gallOp
Of Francis Xavier Aubrey, ci-devant
Canadian voyageur and a famous pony
express rider, from Santa Fee, n. NJ,
to Independence, Mo-, in 1858 - 800
miles in five days and thirteen hours.
In 1852 he had covered the same dis
lance in little over eight days, and
his record was on the wager of $1,000
that he "could do it in an even eight"
In the whole distance he did not stop
to rest, and he changed horses only
with every 100 or 200 miles. He was a
stocky French Canadian, light hearted,
genial, adventurous and absolutely
fearless. For some time he was an
overland freighter, and he also made
the enormously difficult and dangerous
drive of flock of sheep from New
Mexico to California across the deserts
Of the Colorado. He was killed in San
ia Fe.-McClures Magazine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-04-27

When the average boy spends the de-
lighted hours of imaginative youth in
devouring the pages of Robinson Cru
soc" he has, like most people of more
mature years, no idea that he is perus-
ing work of profound philosophy
written by one of the grea test political
thinkers OF the English speaking race
Taken with knowledge of the facts
of the career of De Foe, Robinson
Crusoe" can properly be considered a
story intended to illustrate the heavy
burden of trouble placed upon any sin
gle individual isolated from his fellows
and compelled to maintain his exist
ence without their aid The tale shows
in an inimitable way how all civilized
men are interdependent Regarded
from this point of view, the author Of
the most widely read work of fiction
ever written becomes an object of par
ticular interest to all thinkers upon
professionalism N. Hill, NJ. D.. in
Watson's Magazine
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-04-27
To "pOUnd" Words

When the reputability of punning is
under discussion it is well to bear i'm
mind that the very name of the Jest
confesses to q degree of atrocity. To
pun according to the London Chron-
lcle, is to pound words, to beat them
into forced conditions, so the philolo-
gists believe. He would pun thee into
shivers with his fist" says Thersites
i'll '"Troilus and Cressida," meaning
physical pounding" Pun is not a
slipshod development of pound" but
it's original form, the Anglo-Saxon verb
being ''punian," and pun or ''poun''
having developed a final a. Just as
SCUM became sound and as the
illiterate turn gown" into "gownd."
Curiously enough, pun" and pound"
have no connection with punching a
mans head, which is simply punish
1ng," contracted, or with punching
ticket, which goes back to the Latin
"pungere,' to prick OF puncture.