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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-06-27
forage.

the rotation of crops is unappre-
clated. Cotton and corn OCCASION
ally follow each other. On the
Norfolk sand crop rotation is
even more necessary than on the
heavier soils. and the following
excellent three-year system has
given very satisfactory results
to the few leadings farmers who
have practiced it: First year,
oats and cowpeas: second wear.
corn; and third year, cotton.
Ihe oats, maturing in June, are
followed by the cowpeas, which
are harvested In September and
October, and the roots turned
under. Stable manure, which
has been composted with pine
straw, is spread along with the
oats. Not much stable manure
is used, however, as stock raising
plays no part in the agricultural
interests of the county. Com
mercial fertilizers are extensive.
ly used, the Twelfth Census
showing $7O,3SO expended for
this purpose in the county in the
year 1899.
No subsoiling is carried on,
though in other localities the
results from that practice have
been beneficial. Flowing to the
same depth each year explains
In part why the heavier types of
soil are rendered so compact, and
why, as consequence, they suf
fer so materially from drought.
Such soils require deeper plow-
ing to secure more thorough
aeration and to aid In the con.
servatlon of moisture. An ap-
plication of lime would tend to
improve the structure of the Ce-
Gil clay by rendering the parti.
scles less cohesive. 1t is claimed
~ha the expense attendant upon
ia lowing does not warrant it's
bei a, al ed on, since the soils.
In consequence of the winter
rains, are about as compact in
y ~ spring as they ordinarily
- fbe without fall blowing.
AGRICULTURAL CONDITIONS.
Although the soils and climatic
conditions are identical with
those found in other highly de.
eloped sections of the Piedmont
Plateau, agriculture in Lancas-
ter County is backward and is
unquestiC ably retarded by the
system Of farming practiced. The
large acreage devoted to certain
crops is out of proportion to the
amount of labor employed and
cultivation given. A large mum.
ber Of farms are rented to those
who have no personal interest in
them, aside from the direct re-
turns obtained therefrom. The
Twelfth Census shows the total
area in farms to be 27l.3l6 acres,
of which 119,117 acres are inn
proved. Only about 26 per cent
of the farms are operated by the
owners.
While most of the landowners
who work their own farms are
progressive and prosperous, the
tenants as a class are not in very
enviable condition. This IS evi.
denced by the lack of comforts
and conveniences which charac
tizes their homes. This condition
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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-06-27

he mother and father who neglect to dress their chill
dren we'll seem unworthy the eyes of their neghbors
and they haven't many friends When nature has been
kind enough give you bright and beautiful little ones
DO you not it to them to do your part and make them
appear we'll Of course know little boys are hard on
clothes For everyday would have stockings
knitted out of steel wre shrtwaists made of galvanized
iron and knee pants and suits manufactured from battle
ship armor plate-if we could but we can't We do the
next best thing and ordering stock of boys goods
tor everyday get the best wearing stuff possible
and cheap, 75c to 500. When Sunday comes you
wish tor your little Buster Browns to appear WE'LL don't
you: "A nice $50 suit will cost you only
In mems mid summer light weigh two, piece suits we
have very full line and the prices are in reach of ALL
For 400 can fit you a nice suit, and have them in
better grades from 400 to 10 We have put on our
bargain counter big job in ladies fine shoes. Come in
and see these-the price will astonsh you. Also big
line OF sample hats going at most any old price. Come
to see us for any of your
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
OUR sMoKEHoUsEs INGgoRGlA

For years it has been the re-
proach of Georgia, and of the whole
South, says the Savannah News,
that we have except our smoke
house in the West"- that is, we
have depended upon the West to
furnish us with meat. 1t begins
to appear that the day is not far
distant when that sort of thing will
be known no more. Not only are
we beginning to raise our own meat
but to have surplus for sale. Tt
was stated the other day in the
Dawson News that the farmers of
Brooks county would have $780,
900 worth of meat for sale this sea-
son. Two farmers of that county
recently sold $4,000 and 1000
pounds of meat respectively, and
there are a number of others who
will have hams and sides and butts
to sell. No information could be
more gratifying. When our farm
ers keep their smOkehouses at
home, and have more stock in
them than they need for their own
use, it means that they are on the
high road to prosperity. During
the past two or three years there
has been considerable talk of
large packing house in South Geor-
gia. If the farmers of Brooks and
other counties of this section will
continue to raise surplus of meat
it will not be long before capital
for a packing house at conven-
lent point will be attracted and a
new market for the farmers
opened. There is apparently no
good reason why South Georgia
should not be a great meat raising
section and become as well and
favorably known for it's hams and
bacon as it has for its delightful
cane syrup.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
NEGRO is SAFE IN THE SOUTH

The New York World has a
facetious editorial article on "The
Pleasures of Being a Negro" from
which the Macon Evening News
makes the following excerpt
"If white man commits crime
it never occurs to anyone to organ
ize mob and "clean out'' the en-
tire block in which he lives. Col
Ored men even of the most exem-
plary character and conduct live
always in danger of this treatment.
1t has been meted out to them in
New York. Yesterday in Spring
field o., on the line of the under
ground Railroad by which so
many negroes escaped to freedom
before the war, the simplicity of
the treatment was varied by burn
ing down row of negro tenements.
To be driven half-clothed from
their blazing homes with the chill
dren clasped to their breasts must
have varied the dull monotony of
life considerably for the negro wo-
men ofSpringfeld."
Commenting upon this criticism,
the News further says:
"The great majority of negroes
in America, those who live in the
Southern states, have escaped at
least this peculiar form of diver
t'sement. The millions of blacks
on the Southern farms and planta
lions are secure In their humble
dwellings, and about as care free
people as the world affords. Some
OF the negroes who have crowded
unduly into the slums of the South
ern cities suffer the inevitable con-
sequences of such conditions, but
they are not afraid Of being burned
out by white mobs. There is no
need of that sort of thing in the
South.
MODS that lynch negroes are all
too frequent in the South, but
their fury is aimed at the individ-
ual evil-doer and not the race.
The negro who INDUCES the am
billions to mix socially with eau
casians OF has political ambitions
may experience some of these ex-
citing incidents intended for his
diversion that the World describes.
The South is sensitive and no
doubt has scores, but ''the old cab
in home" is no poetical myth, and
the earth knows no more contented
people than its occupants. The
negro can be anything he pleases
In lawful way among his own
people and suffer no interference
from the whites"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For County Treasurer.

To the voters of Sumter County: Two
years go owing to nv feeble health atthat
time 1t was understood that if elected to the
office of county treasurer 1 would not offer
again for the place. InasmUchas my health
has greatly improved, and furthermore, as
| have very competent assistant in the
duties OF the o ice, 1 have decided to make
the race again. Ny friends tell me, aud
others who fought me in my last race volun-
tartly tell me, that my books and the office
is run better in every detail than was ever
known before in the history of the county,
If elected promise to faithfully discharge
the duties of the ONCE to the entire salts
faction of the public at large by having the
same ef6Cient help which / have had during
the past two years. feel deeply grateful
to the entire people of Sumter county for
the cordial support given me in the past and
1 trust you viii not be persuaded to cast
your ballot against me on the plea a great
manY will make that I am not able to fill the
ONCE. ] earnestly ask your support.
A. @. SPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

PREvENTABLE
DIsINFECTION IMPORTANT.
Results Obtained in Large Institution.

The Importance of disinfection is shown
by the results obtained at the Brooklyn
Home for Consumptives, the finest institu-
ton of the kind in New York. A letter
from the President is quoted:
<'We have used Platt's Chlorides in the
Brooklyn Home for Consumptives for more
than ten years, and find it not only a COM
fort but necessity. Through its use we
defy the germs to make any inroads on
the nurses and employees who are in con-
slant attendance upon the sick. one hun
dred of whom are now in the institution.
One nurse has been there well on to ten
years, a second almost as long, and not one
person ever employed in the Home has de-
veloped lung trouble. "-Mrs. S. V. White,
President, Kingston Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Platt's Chlorides is an odorless, colorless
liquid disinfectant which instantly removes
any foul odors and destroys disease-breed-
ing matter. A quart bottle will last an
average family a month and it can be
obtained at all druggists,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
stone In the Heart.

A Greek woman employed in the
American hospital in Caesarea, Turkey
was stirred by revival. She straight
way asked leave to visit woman
whom she had injured and to whom she
had not spoken for ten years. When
she trudged through the snow three or
four miles to ask her "enemy's" for
giveness her relatives were sure she
had gone daft, but the next day, when
she came back to the hospital, she said,
I'VE made peace, and the stone in my
heart Is gone"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For the Legislature.

I announce my candidacy for representa-
tive OF Sumter county in the legislature
subject to the approaching democratic prima-
ttons or political entanglements- / will if
elected, follow in all my official acts an hon
est purpose to be governed by what appears
and state. With assurance of my apprecia-
tion of any Kindness shown me RESPECTFUL
ly submit my candidacy to the voters in
the primary w. W. DYKES, JR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Springfield, Ohio, is once more
quiet and Keifer may proceed with
the reading of his bill for Southern
reduction in representation with
out the glare of the burning negro
houses of his native city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For County Treasurer.

The friends of Mr., 7. P. (Bugg) Chapman
announce him for county treasurer kubil CT
to the primary on 22nd, inst. and esk for
him the support of the voters. Mr.. Chap
man Is fully qualified for the duties of The
office and needs 1T as much as anyone else
gallant Confederate soldier who did his
duty for four years, he asks now this office
at the hands of his fellow citizens
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

King Eddie is now taking a
whirl in Paris. Ed should be
careful in counting his money in
in the presence of American
"rOyalty" there, the McCurdys,
Jimmie Hyde and others of ''de
gang"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For Clerk of Court.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for reelection to the ONCE of Clerk OF the
superior court OF Sumter county If elected
Mr. Sam r. Hels, will act as my deputy and
pie The county and pledge a faithful per
Torrance to the duties pertaining 10 sal
office. SUI ject TO the act on of democratic
primary. H E. ALLEN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Editor Mcintosh has penned a
whole column upon the succulent
and unapproachable Georgia col
lard. Is he slyly endeavoring to
start a stampede in the direction
of Albany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

In the death of Major Living
ston Minis Atlanta and the State
alike loses a chivalric gentleman
of the old school whose kind is
rapidly passing away, a kind the
world will never know agair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

1t is said that alcohol can be
made from corn or potatoes at a
profit for 10 cents a gallon. Is
this the stuff of which fine old
Imported" Scotch whiskey is
made?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

More real estate has changed
hands in Americas within the past
year or two than in five years pre-
vious. There is no better evidence
of prosperity than an active de
mand for realty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

All the Georgia counties are or
dering primaries. And they are
strictly of the "white democrat
variety, as they should be, al.
ways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Close in the wake of the disaster
that las fallen upon her, the city
OF Meridian hastens to announce
that she is "amply able to take
care of her own unfortunates.n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Alton B. Parker and John G i,
Carlisle will defend the Republic
an Congressman from North Caro-
lima who Is accused of practicing
before the departments for fees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Dickeybird McCurdy hath flown
out he promises to fit back when
Chief Cook Jerome gets ready to
roast him along with others in his
class.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

In his charge to = grand jury
Judge Cam proceeded to roast the
pistol toter. In view of recent
events the admonition is timely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For Tax C~"-ca>,.

he. ewith announce my candidacy for
,re-election to the office tax cellec, On a.
-esumter county subject to the action OF -
democratic primary, If thus honored
promise as in the past faith ful disct arge
of the duties of the office, Resp ctfullv,
I, B SMALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Before the North denounces race
outrages in the South, they should
look carefully for the "nigger in
the wood-pile" at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For Sheriff.

I herewith announce my candidacy for
reelection 10 the ONCE of sheriff of Sumter
fully ask the support of my friends and vo-
tiers general y, promising if elected the same
faithful discharge of every duty as hereto
fore. If thus nonored, Mr.. @, w. Fuller
will be my deputy. E. L BELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For the Legislature.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
Tor the legislature, subject TO the demo-
cratic primary of March 22nd, and solicit
the support of friends and voters of the
county, pledging If elected to do my best to
serve the people faithfully and honestly,
Respectfully, 8. A, RODGERS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

If George Washington were to
come back and see Congress, he
would lose no time delivering an
o.her farewell address.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For County Treasurer.

herewith announce my candidacy for
the ONCE of county treasurer of Sumter
county, subject to democratic primary, and
ask the support of my friends and voters
generally of the county. Respectfully,
WILLIAM S. ROACH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
Arrivals.
From Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta
*pailY. I Except snnnav.

uoA1fs IG4CGpL sunday
sleeping cars between Americas and A..
adnta on train leaving Americas l0:25p, M :.
ana arriving Americas $40 a. m. Connects
s. rOrt valley with sleepers to and from
Parior car for Atlanta on train leaving
Am q I at j:46 p m. Parlor car for All.
E0r further inform alton, apply to
. ~ .sfdINsHTOWERs Agent, Americus, ca,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07

Prison Commissioners c. A. Ey-
ans will be reelected without op-
position, quite likely. Wiley Will
Iiams of Columbus will not oppose
him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For 7 ak Re ceiver.

/ hereby amour &c myself candidate for
the office of tax receiver of Sumter county
subject TO the primary on 22nd, inst, and
solicit the votes of my friends and fellow
citizens. Respectfully, W. R SPEER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For Tax Collector

1 announce herewith my candidacy for
the office of tax collector of Sumtt county,
subject TO the democratic primary, and ask
the support of nv friends and qualified vC-
tiers generally. Respectfully.
ARTHUR c. BIVJN$,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For Tax Receiver.

1 here by announce my car didacy for re-
sumter county, subject to the action of the
democratic primay on 22nd, and will ap-
pre- ciate the supp ort of the voters therein.
j, P. RAIFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For County Surveyor.

am candidate for reelection as county
sulvtvor of Sumter at the primary on 22nd
inst. and VIII appreciate the support of the
voters generally. Respectfully,
ROBERT r. HOWE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
AMER1CUs, Ga. MARCH Z, 1906

Nick L. has gone back to his
work at the capitol. He will need
his salary more than ever now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For County Treasurer.

am a candidate for the ONCE of county
treasurer of Sumter, subject 10 the demo
prec1ate the support of my friends and the
voters generally, p, H, WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
The Times-ReCorder is the

ficial Organ of tte!City of Americas,
ofhcial Organ of Sumter County.
Ohc1al organ of Webster County.
Onacial Organ of Railroad Commission OF
Georgia for the 81 Congressional District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For the Legislature.

thereby announce myself candidate for
the legislature, subject to the democratic
primary of March E2nd. JAMES TAYLOR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
For Coroner.

l hereby announce my self for re-eIe ctfon
tor coroner of Sumter county and will ar
preciate the support of my friends.
Respectfully, j. M. DUCKWORTH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-07
OF GEORGIA
K ALL w AY.
Schedules Effective, February 4th, 1906

Arrival and departure of trains at Amert
GUS Gus, Gas:-Central OF Georgia Railway Pas.
senger station. goth Meridian Time.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-05-16
COLONEL HENDERSONS
POEM.

Several years ago the late Col. ID. Il.
Henderson wrote poem entitled Eyes
or Nor" which slumbered until the
other day, when 1t was read I'm Des
Moines at meeting held i'm the famous
Iowan's memory. The poem runs:
Is there n mentor strong and good
That always indicates the road
Where we should go,
That tells us with unerring voice
Which OF the words should be our choice
The Yes or Nor
We have the bibles OF the earth,
With oil their holy power and worth,
And yet we know
The world f. wild with disputation
As TO the true road 10 SALVATION
The Yes or No.
When seeking virtues truest path
And all the purest gems she hath,
Is there no WOel
Is there no doubt I'm noblest mind
Who IN, the word from heaven would
The Yes or MOI
Our hearts viii whisper: This IL right;
Here live and love and drink delight
Nor dream 81 woe"
When reason suddenly cries out
In tones that I'LL the heart with doubt
And thunders: Nor
And ever thus we rise and fail,
We hope and fear and tremble all
Until we 20.
Then we shall have a sweet repose,
There Is n light that melts our woes,
Lost Is the No.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-05-16

renee. He had heard them just four
hours after the actual explosion, for
this is the time the sound occupied on
its journey.
III Vesuvius were vigorous enough to
emit roar like Krakatoa, how great
would be the CONSERVATION OF the
world. Such q report might be heard
by King Edward. at Windsor. and by
the Car, at Moscow. II would aston
ish the German Emperor and all his
subjects. 1t would penetrate to the Sc
clusion OF the Sultan at Constantine
pie. 1t would have extended to the
sources OF the Nile, near the equator.
1t would have been heard by Moham-
medan pilgrims at Mecca II would
have reached the ears OF exiles in ST.
IBERIA. No inhabitants Of Persia would
have been beyond its range, while pas
sengers on half the liners crossing the
Atlantic would also catch the mighty
reverberation. Or, to take another
Illustration, let us suppose that sim
liar earth-shaling event took place in
central position in the United States
Let us say, for example. that an explo-
sion occurred at Pixies Peak as
resonant as that from Krakatoa. II
would certainly startle not a little the
inhabitants OF Colorado far and wide
The ears Of jewellers in the neighbour
ing States would receive a consider
able shock. With lessening intensity
the sound would spread much farther
around-indeed. IL might be heard all
over the United States. The sonorous
waves would roll over to the Atlantic
coast; they would be heard on the
shores of the Pacific. Florida would
not be too far to the south, nor Alaska
IN no r.
we could believe that the sound would
travel as freely over the great CONT
nent as IL did across the Indian Ocean,
then we may boldly assert that every
ear In North America might listen to
the thunder from Pixies Peak, IL IL
rivaled Krakatoa. Can we doubt that
Krakatoa made the greatest noise that
has ever been recorded?
Among the many other incidents
connected with this explosion, l may
specially mention the wonderful sys-
tenn of divergent ripples that started
in our atmosphere from the point at
which the eruption took place. The
initial impetus was so tremendous that
these waves spread for hundreds and
thousands OF miles. They diverged,
in fact, until they put mighty girdle
round the earth, on a great circle of
which Krakatoa was the pole. The at
mospheric waves, with the whole earth
now well in their grasp, advanced into
the opposite hemisphere. In their
progress they had necessarily to form
gradually contracting circles, until at
last they converged to a point in Cen
trail America, at the very opposite
point OF the diameter of our earth.
5000 miles from Krakatoa. Thus the
waves completely embraced the earth.
Every part of our atmosphere had
been set into a Jingle by the great