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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
TABLES TURNED
ON TOWN TOPICS
Libel Suit Against Hapgood Proves
a Boomerang.
NOT A CENT FOR JUDGE
Sensational Suit of Town Topics Writer
Against Editor of Golfers Weekly
Falls Flat.

The jury in the criminal branch OF
the supreme court at New York Fri
day reported that Norman HapgooG,
editor of Golfers Weekly, was not
guilty of criminal libel The case had
been on trial several weeks.
The verdict was rendered ten min
utes after the case had been given to
the jury. The charge against Mr..
Hapgood was brought at the instiga-
ton OF Justice Joseph M. Deuel., of
the court of special sessions, and was
based upon an editorial in which the
editor criticised Justice Deuel. for his
connection with Town Topics.
Colonel Mann, editor Of Town Top
les, who was present when the vers
dict was announced said that he had
nothing to say regarding the verdict,
but that he had brought a civil suit
against the Golfers.
AS Mr.. Hapgood left the room, Dis
trict Attorney Jerome, who conducted
the case against him, slapped him on
the shoulder, saying: my dear old
man, I'm very much pleased that it
turned out as it did" They left the
court room together.
In his address to the jury, Mr..
Jerome said be was prosecuting one
Of his best friends for crime which
in his private judgment he thought
the defendant ought to have commit
ted. Then, referring to Town Topics,
he said:
"Mr Shepard has told you that Col
onel Mann has stated that it was the
natural evolution OF personal journal
ism. If this is true it ought to be
applicable to more than one daily pa.
per in New York, whose trend is that
way There is scarcely a morning pa
per that does not print vile scandals
and obscene matter.
Does it serve any useful purpose?
Is it other than filth? 1t is put there
for no other purpose than that of pay
ing dividends to the stockholders. The
average newspaper is run from the
counting room standpoint. Many of
the advertisements are but a corrup-
ton fund to induce quiet about this,
that or the other. l am not here to
justify Town Topics.
Justification Of the editorial de-
nouncing Justice Deuel." Mr.. Jerome
said, means that Deuel. was part own
er of the paper, censor and reYisor
of proofs, and that the paper which he
edited in part, EFFORTS money and
prints scandals"
Mr.. Jerome said Judge Deuel. viola
ted the statute in carrying on bust
ness, but that he was not black
mailer, and did not know about Colo
mel Mann's borrowings. Mr.. Jerome
ridiculed the idea that men like Thos.
F. Ryan and J. P. Morgan could be
blackmailed.
"The law, not to restrict the liberty
of the press, has provided that if the
published article be true and publish
ed with justifable ends, it is de-
Tense. On the ground Of excuse the
prosecution comedies that this publ
cation was honestly made in a belief
that It was true. If you find that
the article was true you have got to
acquit."
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
GEN. WHEELER
CROSSES RIVER
Valiant Veteran Of Three Wars
Succumbs to Grim Reaper.
NOTABLE CAREER ENDED
Life Crowned With Brilliant Laurels
Brought to Close by Attack of
Pneumonia IN Brooklyn N. Y.

General Joseph Wheeler, the fam
GUS confederate cavalry leader, anG
a brigadtar general of the United
States army in the war with Spain,
died at 5:35 o'clock Thursday after
noon at the home CT his sister, Mrs.
Sterling Smith, in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The veteran Of three wars was GO
years old, but, in spite of his age,
there was hope until Wednesday 81
his recovery from the attack of pneu-
monia, which caused his death.
General Wheeler was taken Ill
six days before his demise at his sis
ter's home, where he had been liy-
ing recently He contracted a severe
cold, which developed into pleurisy
and pneumonia. From the first his
age told against him, but the family
did not give up hope until Wednes-
day night, when the disease was
found to have affected both lungs.
General Wheeler's immediate rela-
lives were all with him. His daugh-
tors, Mrs. w. j. Harris and the Misses
Anne, Lucille and Carrie Wheeler,
had been summoned from the south,
and arrived early in the week. His
son, Joseph Wheeler, Jr., United
States Army, now stationed at West
Point, was also present, as well as
General Wheeler's sister, Mrs. Ster
ling Smith, and her son.
The family were summoned to the
bedside of the patient at midnight
Wednesday night, when the doctors
in consultation concluded that the
end was but a matter of hours The
general was then awake, and con-
scious, and his mind was apparently
active. He seemed to know that
death was approaching, and, though
too weak to speak he succeeded in
giving signs Of recognition and en-
couragement to his children.
Later the general sank into peace
full slumber, and at the request Of
the doctors, the family quietly with
drew from the sick mans bedside.
General Wheeler was never again
more than semi-conscious. He liz
gered until Thursday evening, and
passed away quietly
Sorrow Felt in Washington.
A Washington special says: The
news of the death of General Joe
Wheeler causes universal sorrow in
the national capital, where SO many
years Of his life were spent, and
where he was greatly beloved.
No man who had ever been in pub
lie life during the past twenty years
was more beloved than this gallant
little soldier statesman. AS a mem
Der of congress he was noted, during
his sixteen years of service, as the
most painstaking and hard working
member Of the house, ever on the
alert in the interests of his constit-
uents.
He was never too busy, however,
to do a kindly act. He was the most
loyal of friends, but he was always
ready to help whether the one in
need was of the circle of his ac-
quaintance or not. He is one Of the
few men, perhaps the only Officer
who had the distinction of serving in
three wars-the civil war as a con-
federate and in the Cuban and Phil
ippines wars as c soldier of'the union.
Every inch warrior when he was
one, he was the most gentle and low
able and peaceful Of men.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
Korean Minister Yacales Post.

Yum Chungkim, who has represent
ed Korea at Washington as secretary
and charge since January, called at the
state department Wednesday to say
farewell to the officials, thereby ter
minating the independent existence Of
the Korean legation in Washington.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
RECORDS SMASHED BY AUIOlsr.
MerriCOtt Covers the Mile in Twenty-fight
and TwO-Fiith Seconds.

All world records for the kilometer
and for the mile were broken in the
automobile tournament at Ormond-
Daytona Beach, Fla, Friday. Tho
new figure places the mile for cars OF
all power at 20 Is second, and for the
kilometer at Is rs seconds. Both new
records were made by Fred Merriott.
driving the cigar-shaped steamer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
COURT ENJOlNs EDITOR GRAVES.
is forbidden to Boost His Own Candidacy
or that of Others,

Is Forbidden to Boost His UWn CanuFuSCY
or that of Others.
John Temple Graves, editor-in-chlei
of the Atlanta News, has been tenn
porarily enjoined by Judge Pendleton
of the Fulton superior court from
using the editorial columns of his pa
per for his personal advancement or
his candidacy for United States SEN
ator, and from declaring the Atlanta
News for or against any one OF the
candidates for the governorship OF
Georgia.
This temporary injunction was
granted as the result Of a sensational
cross bill filed by Charles Daniel, the
general manager of the News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
BENiGHTEO PROFESSOR HART
Would Show the South the True Rosd to
'sRedemption.

In an address on 1.-The Real South,
Commercial and Social" before the
Commercial Club in Boston, PROBES.
sor Hart OF Harvard said:
1.-THE only way the south can re-
deem itself industrially is to turn to
the long, difficult and most thankless
task of elevating to the highest point
it, can reach the lower element of
it's population, both black and white. ="
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-02
DEBRIS COVERS SNTEEN MINERS.
Result of Disastrous Explosion in Coal Pit
in Indian Territory.

News has been received in Poteau'
Indian Territory, of an explosion in
mine No 6 at Witteville, mining vii
lage, three miles from the town, and
il is said that sixteen miners are en-
tombed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
Cotton Letter.

Americus, Ca, March 15.-More op.
timistic cables from abroad, unsettled
weather in the eastern section of the
Cotton Belt and heavy rains In the
Atlantic brought fair support today.
It could be termed either rally or a
prelude to better things according to
the disposition CT the commentator,
whose opinion would probably be in
fuenced by his market position.
We believe the commission house
long interest in cotton now to be
smaller than it was at any time during
the Last six months; spots are any
where from so to rs points lower here
than in the interior: thu demand from
spinners is apt to continue very large
and nothing can be definitely known
about the new crop for long time to
come. The short interest in the lew
months is large and we belle We the
money is to be made on the positive
of the account.
Liverpool due to come to higher
tomorrow. J. s MoREE & Go,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
DOORS IN THERAPEUTICS.
Perfumes and Their Use In the PraC
tice of Medicine.

perfumes ana Vhe1r use In the PraC@
tice of Medicine.
Odors, whether agreeable or dis
agreeable, are not causes of disease in
the sense generally taken. They may
disorder certain healthy functions by
impairing nervous energy, by diminish
ing wholesome respiration and thus
creating a predisposition to attack by
disease.
Severe faintness is sometimes observ-
ed to overcome persons upon their en-
trance into a room in which tuberoses
are kept. Headache is often produced
by the odors emanating from the hon.
eysuckle lily, rose of Sharon or carna-
ton. The odor of betony in flower is
said to have caused intOXicatiOn in
those who gather it. The making of
linseed decoctions and the triturating of
roses, pinks, walnuts or colocynth are
often accompanied by attacks of syn
cope.
Attempts have been made to utilize
odOrs in therapeutics. The OdOrs of
vanilla and heliotrope are credited with
possessing a soothing influence over
persons subjected to attacks of nerv'
BUSINESS. The use of toilet water in
the form of a spray will often restore
those exhausted with the cares of bust
ness, social or domestic duties. IN the
east the use of perfume is considered
a purifier, though we look upon it mere
ly as a luxury. 1t is asserted that those
who are employed in laboratories
where perfumes are made or among
growing flowers are healthy to an ex-
tent exceeding those not so employed
Medical Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
UNIQUE FEATS.
Odd Physical Tricks That People
Here and There Can Do.

Here and There Can Do.
A group of travelling men were dis
cussing unique feats and physical
tricks that people here and there
can do.
81 know a Chicagoan," said one,
"Who can whistle q tune and hum its
accompaniment at the same time. He
whistles through a fat, not through the
usual round hole, and the deep, musical
accompaniment together with the shrill
sweetness of the whistle makes a
mighty attractive thing to hear"
Il knew a barber" said the second
drummer, "who had a unique way of
cracking nuts. He would place nut
between the back of his head and a
stone or brick wall, and then he would
give himself a sharp rap on the fore
head with his fist The nuts would
crack open every time"
"a Manayunk man." said the third,
"can give his head a jerk that turns
back his eyelids. He has to turn them
down again with his fingers. This is
an ugly feat, and I'm glad it is rare"
81 knew at school," said the fourth
drummer, ga boy named Bucky Adj
ans who could play tunes by swapping
his fingers The thumb and first two
fingers of each hand would work away
busily, and forth would come the clear
est, sweetest, faintest music. used to
sit with Bucky Adams, and many
tedious school session would he make
shorter and pleasanter with this odd
gift."-NeW York Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast Being Realized by Americus
People

asst SeInS Reahze0 oy Americus
People,,
A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is lame
and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow:
Diabetes and finally Bught's disease.
This is the downward course Of
kidney ills.
81. Y. FerrelI. veterinary surgeon,
living at 81 State st, Albany, Ga,
says: although / have never beer
laid up by kidney complaint. I have
suffered great deal from lame and
aching back, and have felt like going to
bed on that account often enough. This
dull heavy pain was with me for several
years. The urine was also very dark
and sluggish and contained a thick
sediment. I tried all kinds of remedies
and used prescriptions of my own. but
without success. Nothing seemed to
take bold until I procured Doan's KID.
neY Pills. They were exactly suited
to my case. Since using the. remedy
have not been bothered with those
pains and the kidney secretions have
been restored to a normal color and
consistency"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan'e-and
take no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
MUslC's MIGHTY REALM.
In 1t There Is but "a Single md Uni-
versaI Speech.

versaI Speech.
''In the mighty realm Of music there
is but one single speech" Music forms
the universal language which, when all
other languages were confounded,- the
confusion of Babel left unconfounded.
The white man and the black man, the
red man and the yellow man, can sing
together however difficult they may
find it to be to talk to each other. And
both sexes and all ages may thus eX-
nross their emotions simultaneously,
for in virtue of the power of the ear 10
distinguish side by side those differing
hut c0ncordant notes which make up
harmony there is not only room, OUT
demand. for all the qualities OF voice
which childhood. adolescence, maturity
and old age supply. Thus love OF
music is much more frequent than
love of painting or sculpture, and you
will reach the hearts and touch the
feelings of the majority of mankind
more quickly by singing them a song
than by showing them picture IN
truth the sensitivenesS of the ear TO
melody and TO harmony is so great that
we not only seek to crafty it when
hant uDon recreation. but even in the
midst of the hardest labor we grat1fy
# If we can-London Catholic Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
Earrings.

Girls who are fond of earrings may
perhaps be interested in hearing a
few facts about them. Sad it is for the
emancipated woman of the present
day to learn that these fashionable or
naments were originally a mark of
slavery. In bygone days the slave al
ways wore his masters earrings. In
the east they were sign of caste and
were buried with the dead. Some an
Gent earrings were very elaborate. and
many statues had their ears bored in
readiness for votive offerings of ear
rings. In England The earliest earrings
were very cumbrous and made OF
stone or wood. The eighteenth century
saw the glorifcation of the earring,
fashionable beauties outlying each 9TH
er with the rarest and most beautiful
Jewels. London Graphic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
A New Application of Scripture

There was rejoicing in the village at
the killing of a pig. Being dead, it
was cut up. A neighbours cat stole Sc
cretly into the larder and annexed a
piece of pork, which she brought in
triumph to her mistress. Next day the
clergyman of the parish visited the old
woman, who recounted to him the re-
markable sagacity of the beast 1T
was quite beautiful, sir,'' she said
piously, ito see the way the sweet
creature brought me the piece of pork,
1t brought to my mind what we read
in the Bible about Elijah and the
ravens"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
wha Laundrynran n.

,rhere is one branch of trade WHICH
..,,,,s on in an even tenor regardless Oh
orices ana crashes That is the laundry
BUSINESS. People who patronize lauh-
dries never economic on their llilen
man will average about SO many
shirts. collars and cuffs week "hen
ho is cutting down on his drinks ana
cigars and his theater tickets. anu
e1,sis1obeorvafion recalls the fact that
the laundrylnan never has any innoYa-
t,or in his business. He will ruin ABOUT
- So. many shirts and collars and Guns
every three months ana never s ~ :
s,ord about it or make any deductlon--
= Won keen nuiet---f -. Ir.'ni''iA - '
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
COME FOR A VISIT
OR ELSE GO AWAY,
Those Who Come and Leave
Daily.
VISITORS AT AMERIcus HOMES
our Own Name or That of a Frien d
May Be Found Below in The Lsngthy
List of People Who came''and Went
Yesterday.

Have your eyes examined free. SCI
Thos. L.. Bell. the expert opticisn.
j Mr.. Sol Hoge, popular Maconian
was IN Americus yesterday on busi
ness.
Mr.. H, A. Pope of Valdosts, was 1
business visitor in Americus yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Boiling 81. Jones was among the
AtIantans coming here yesterday or
business.
Mr.. G. s. Horne of Eastman, was 9
business visitor in Americus yesterday
morning,
Mr.. J. B. Pate was well known cit
izen of Cordele IN Americus yesterday
morning.
Mr.. j. r. Wilson, one of Eatonton e
we'll known citizens, was in AmerIcus
yesterday.
Maj J. M joiner, a we'll known citi-
zen of Fort Valley, was in Americus
yesterday.
Mr.. L. L. Hines of Tupelo, Miss, is
visitor in Americas, stopping at The
Windsor.
Max Banner came with the knights
of the grip alternating in Americus
yesterday.
Mrs, w. E. Hawkins has returned to
Atlanta after a visit in Americus, her
former home.
Mrs. L. B. Bosworth has returned to
Atlanta after visit in Americus, her
former home.
Capt O. E Gilbert of Macon was
among others from that city in Amer~
icus yesterday.
Mrs. @. L. Gates has returned to
Montgomery after visit of few days
to relatives here.
Fannie FurIow, who has been quite
i'll with measles and pneumonia, is
now convalescent.
DR.. and Mrs. Fl. 8. Crockett of Ken
lucky, are guests OF the Allen House,
coming yesterday.
Mr. James Galloway was here yester
day in the interest of his sterling pa
per, The Telegraph.
Messrs. Allen Fort and T. F. Gala
way have returned from the Bible con :.
ference in Atlanta.
Mr.. E. B. Thompson came.over from
Columbus yesterday morning, having
business in the city.
Mr.. D. W. Lott was among others
coming from Columbus to Americus
yesterday on business.
Mr.. J. P. Holder was among others
coming from Lumpkin TO Americus
yesterday on business.
Mayor Hawkins returned here yes
terday from Cordele, where he Is at
tending Crisp court.
Mr.. B. @. White of Washington D.
G, was registered yesterday among
others at The Windsor.
Mrs. W. P. Blassingame and sister,
Miss GaneYieve Morgan, have return
ad from Atlanta WHARF thnv spnnk SOW
ersI days.
Miss Jeanette Burton has returned
here from Atlanta and will be with
Miss Fowler during the spring MILL
merry season.
We send for and deliver your pre-
scriptions promptly, anywhere in the
city. Hudson's Drugstore. Phone II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16

No false pretense has marked the
career of Ely's. Cream B aim. No idle
promisei of reward for cases it will not
cure, Being entirely harmless, id is not
responsible like the catarrh snuffs and
powders, for minds shattered by cocaine.
The great positive virtue of Ely's
Cream Balm is that it speedily and
completely cures nasal catarrh and hay
fever. Back of this statement is the
testimony of thousands and a reputa-
ton of many years success. All drug
gists. SOC, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc
Warren Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
CONSUMPTION
PREvENTABLE
DISTINCTION IMPORTANT.
Results Obtained in a 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 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, o socond almost as long, and not one
person ever employed in the Home has de-
yeloped 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 month and it can be
obtained at all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
nonemaktnr 1000 Years u. c.

The name of the first ropemaker and
that of the land in which he practiced
his art have both been lost to history.
Before the beginning of the historical
period considerable skill had been ac-
quired in that line. Egyptian sculp-
lures prove that the art was practiced
at least 1900 years before the time OF
Christ.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
Secret
is Out,
Dodson's Pharmacy Makes Public
Formula Of Mi ma, the Guaranteed
Cure for Stomach Troubles.

Dodson's Pharmacy is Very anxious
to have Mi-o-na, remedy which they
sell under a guarantee as a cure for
stomach troubles, tested rigldly in
every case of heartburn. ante dyspep-
sia, wind on the stomach, loss of appe
tite, annoying dreams, sleeDlessness,
general weakness and debility, or where
the vital powers need restoration, and
the digestive organs do not act as they
should.
Mi.o-na is composed of bismuth sub
gallate, by all odds the very best medi-
cine known for intestinal diseases.
With this Is combined cerlum Okla
late, standard remedy In the treat
ment of all irritation of the stomach
and digestive organs.
Sodium bicarhonate is then added to
overcome the excessive acidity usually
present in stomach trouble, and nux
vomica for it's general tonic and nerve
strengthening powers.
A large box of Mi y ma tablets is sold
FOR so cents by Dodson's Pharmacy,
with an absolute guarantee of curing or
money refunded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
SERVICES AT CALVARY TODAY

Lecture Tonight On English Church
History.
Morning prayer at II o'clock, noon.
Evening prayer at 1880 p m. At the
evening prayer the address will be
upon English Church History, during
the 14th and 18th centuries. Subject:
"Anti- Clerical and Anti Papal Legis-
iation."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
Don't Get The Habit.

Indigestion is much of habit Doh',
get the habit Take little Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure after eating and you will
quit belchin0, putting, palpitating and
frowning. Kodol digests what you eat.
and makes the stomach sweet. Kodol
is "a thorough digestant and will afford
relief from any disorder due to imper-
feet digestion or mal-sssimilation of
food. Sold by W. A, Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16
A Scientific Wonder .

The cures that stand to it's credit
make Bucklen's Arnica Salve a scien.
tific wonder. 1t cured E. r. Milford,
lecturer for the Patrons of Husbandry
Waynesboro, Pa of distressing case
of Piles. It heals the worst Burns,
Sores Boils, Ulcers, Outs, Wounds,
Chilblains and Salt Rheum. Only 25c.
at Eldridge Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-16

A severe cold that may develop into
pneumonia over night, can be cured
quickly by taking Foley's Honey and
Tar. It will cure the most obstinate
racking cough and strengthen your
lungs. The genuine is in yellow
package. For sale by F M. MaugcLh-
lin & Co.