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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
SHIPMENTS COME TO a FINISH
Four Thousand Cars Represent Peach
CFop.

The last carload of Georgia peaches
went forward yesterday from point
on the Central Railway, and the crop
is now all in. The figures compiled
show that the Central has handled a
total Of 1854 carloads of peaches,
and this also represents the bulk
of the crop of the whole state.
The Georgia crop will not be much
beyond 4, COO cars. The marketing If
the crop in Georgia was done more
furiousIy'taan ever before, perhaps.
The June shipments amounted to very
little, and the whole shipment crop
was harvested and moved IN July,
practically speaking, for the overpIus
left from July was very small The
shippers in South Georgia have no
complaint, and have realized we'll on
70 crop, though 1t was short one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
NO PRosTRATloN IN AMERIcUs
Despite the WeIInieh Unbearable Heat
Here.

Despite the WeIlnieh Unbsarable Heat
Here.
Gould vote upon the weather have
been taken yesterday every man, wo.
man, child and old maid in Americus
would have cast the same ballot pro-
claiming it the hottest day of summer.
And it was indeed broiling, sizzling
hot, with not breeze to bring relief or
cloud to ward eff the piercing sun
beams. BY p. M. the hottest por-
ton of the day. well protected and accu-
rate thermometers pointed to SO and 81
degrees, while even at 4 p. m. 90 de-
grees was registered. Americus rarely
has such strenuous weather, and few
of those missing dogday showers are
much needed now to bring relief, Rain
is badly wanted IN some localities and
a general rain over the county would
prove most bene 6ciaI.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
FINDING CAUSE OF sLAckRoo7
Department of Entomoloz Is Making
Study

Assistant State E itc mologist Lewis
came TO Americas yesterday from At
lanta for the purpose ofinepecting cot
tor fields III Sumter and Masking q
study Of blackroJ', The disease so fatal
TO the growing cotton plant. Accom-
psr led by Capt. NJ. B. Courcl ], Mr..
Lewis took q drive into the country
and saw all the bis ckroot in cotton be
desired to look at. The departm emit of
entomology is making special study
of this disease OF the cotton plant to
the end Ct finding a remedy therefor
Mr.. Lewis also found something else
that interested him-hay fields entire
ly devastated by grass worms. Many
fine h'ytieIds in this county have been
completely ruined by this species of
grass worm recently, the worms, mil
lions of them, devourirg every vestige
Of grass before it was ripe enough to
cut for hay. Mr.. Lewis picked a bot
tie full of these new pests and will
take 1t to Atlanta for investigation,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
MONEY NEEDED BY COMMITTEE
For Election Expenses Not Contrib
uted as Yet.


uted as Yet.
What is Sumter county going to do
towards defraying the necessary ex'
penses incident to holding the guber-
Material primary election on August
22nd? It costs money to hold elections
money for the hire of clerks and
managers, money to pay for mesle,
election blanks, tickets, etc and the
executive committee has IN Its treasury
only half the amount actually re-
CURED. The remaining half must come
from the candidates or their friends,
and here the deficiency will doubtless
be made up by popular subt cription.
About SI30 Is thus be raised, and this
must be in the hands OF the county
democratic executive committee at its
meeting tomorrow. The time befoi e
the election is short, and the commit
tee has a great deal of work 10 d.
even after the sinews OF war are thus
provided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
MUsLINs ARE GIVEN A RIPPING
Great Sale Today at Ten Yards for 80
Cents,

Summer days are muslin days, and
Dnncan's store is headquarters for
muslIns. Today is ''muslIn day" at
Duncah's, when the gressest drsss-
goods bargain of the season is fired.
Muslins, sold all seasons at cents
and ~ cente, are today cut to eents,
ten yard patterns being sold for 80
cents. These are beautiful goode, and
the ladies will appreciate the big cut
thus made. This muslin sale begins
at 8 o'clock this morning and lasts
while the musIins last.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
The End of TIE World

of troubles that robbed E. 81. Wolfe, of
Bear Grove, Ia, of all usefulness, came
when he began taking Electric Bitters.
he writes 1.-TWO years ago Kidney
trouble caused me great suffering, which
never would have survived had / not
taken Electric BitterF, Trey also cured
me of General Debility" Sure cure for
all Stomach, Liver and Kidney COM
plants, Blood disease, Headache. Dir
illness and Weakness or bodily DE- cline,
Price sos. Guaranteed by Eldridgp
Drug Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
ROUNDED UP FIFTEEN PcssUMs
Whole Bunch of Young Ones Found
In Stump

All signs at present point to bump
er possum crop this year. Yesterday
morning, as Supt. PaschaI, OF the
county changing force, was standing
near the new steel bridge his faithful
possum dog "treed" in a stump near
by. Thinking it coon, Mr.. Peschal
pulled the "varmint' out, only to find
that he had broken into the home of
Mrs. O'Possum, changing { if nee
within itself. Mama Postum was cat
home" ana with her were fifteen bahy
possums. Mr.. Paschal apologized for
the intrusion and left, promising to
call again in October.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
G OOK With GAS.
RANGES
$3.50 to $500.
Connected Free.
AMERICUS ILLUMINATING & POWER CO.
Phone 50.
sTAMPEDEo BY HALF DOLLARS
People Thought The Columbian Coins
Counterfeit.

Counterfeit.
Recently the Americas banks have
received in shipments of silver from the
Treasury Department many Colum-
bian half dollars, coined during the
Chicago Exposition as souvenirs and
put in circulation since. But down in
Valdosta the coins doL't go. Recently
the FIRST National Bank OF Valdosta
got 81, O0Q from Washington in silver
half dollars, all of them being of the
Columbian coinage. Those who got
them from the bank were perfectly
satisfied and there was not much kick,
but when ''Rube came to town" things
began TO change. As soon as hs "laid
eye On en-" trouble began. He not
only wuuld not have them himself, but
went back home and told his neigh
hors how the town was flooded with
''county fits" The bank shipped $751; so
of the coins to a customer in a neigh
boring small town. The next mail
brought letter stating that the
"change had arrived, but is no good.
PIeasegIVe instructions as to what dis
DositiOn we shall make nF IL " The
Columbian halves are still floating
around in a somewhat select circle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Ten Years IN Bed

''For ten years / was confined to my
bed with disease of my kidneys g." writes
h. A. Gray, j. P. of OakviIle, Ind. at
was go severe that l could not move
part of the time. / consulted the very
best medical skill available, but could
get no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure
was recommended to me, It has been a
Godsend to me. F. M. Mclaughlin &
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Why does the sun burn? Why does a
mosquito stlpg? why do we feel uus
happy in the Good Old Summer Time?
Answer: we mt. We use DeWltt's
Witch Hszsl SaIye and these littIs
ills don'G bother us. Learn to look for
the name on the box to get the genuine.
Sold by w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Prof. Tyler, of Amherst college, said
recently: "a man can live comfortable
without brains: no man ever existed
without digestive system. The dys
peptic has neither faith, hope or charity. ;"
Day by day people realize the impor .
lance of caring for their digestion ;realize
the need of the use of little corrective
after overeating. A corrective like Kodol
For Dyspepsia. 1t digests what you eat.
Sold by W. A. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
TEARING AWAY OLD RESIDENCE
Lanier Home viii RISE from Ruins of
The Old.

The Old.
Architect Lockwood of Columbus,
who prepared the plans for the hand
some colonial home of Mr. Frank La
nier, to be erected at the corner Of
Taylor and Barlow streets, is in the
city in consultation with Mr.. John W,
SILVER, who has the building contract.
The plans exhibited give evidence of
the fact that the Lanier home, when
completed, will be among the hand.
soonest in south Georgia. Little of
the present structure will be retained
and the new mansion will bear no SEM
blanca to the old, whatever. The
beautiful home will be completed be-
fore the eL d of the current year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
CAMP MEETING ATEcHEcoNNEE
Greatest Meeting in the State to Be-
gin Tonight

The Echeconnee camp meeting will
open tonight and will break camp
Wednesday morning, August Is b. The
presiding elder, Rev. J. B. tombstone,
will be on hand with a strong corps of
preachers. Great preparation has been
made and the people in that commune
ty are looking for big meeting. There
is public tent on theground for the &C.
commodation of visitors, and many are
expected to attend. Trains on the Cen
trail of Georgia will stop at Echeconnee
station, and the camp ground is only a
short distance from the station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

No Backbone to Cotton Market. 1t
Seems.
Yesterday, for The fret time in qnite
awhile, January cotton fell away be-
low ten cents and-more's the pity
stayed there. Opening at 10 o., 1t fell
by degrees to IS, net loss of sixteen
points for the day. August cotton,
which is spot prices really, fell from
9.58 to 9.46, a dozen points to the bad.
An effort to sell huge lot of future
cotton in New York is said to have
cacsed the latest slump. All reports
from cotton centres point to still low
er level, unless something occurs to in
iure the crop. In the Americus mar
ket there are no offerings of spot cot
ton at current prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
ON VINE, BREAKS ARM
Severe Accident to Mrs. Williams
Yesterday.

Mrs. Eugene Williams was so unfor-
tunate yesterday as to get a severe fell,
breaking one of her arms. She was in
the back yard of her home attending
to some domestic duty when her foot
caught beneath q vine, tripping her
The fall was severe one, resulting in
the breaking of an arm as stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
In Defense

Maj r Hamm editor and mar sger of
the CoDstitutionalist, Eminence, KY,
when he was fierc' ly attacked four years
ago, by Piles, bought box OF Buckleu's
Arnica Salve, of which he says: "It
cured me in ten days and no trouble
SINCE" Q lickest healer of Burns, Sores,
Cuts ana Wounds 25c at Eldridge Drug
Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
TO KILL THE DANDRUFF GERM.
La the Only Possible Way of Having
An Effective Cure.

If you see a woman or man with lux
uriant glossy hair, you may be sure nei-
Their has dandrufr to amount to anything.
In nearly every case where women and
men have thin brittle hair, they owe 1t
to dandruff. There are hundreds OF prep
arations that "claim" to cure dandruff,
but not one but Newbro's Herpicide tells
you that dandruff is the result OF a germ
burrowing into the scalp, and that per-
manent cure of dandruff and its conse-
quent falling and badness, can only be
had by killing the germ; and there is no
other preparation that will destroy that
germ but Newbros Herpicide Destroy
the cause, and you remove the effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
DODsONS PHARMACY, Special gent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
What a New Jersey Editor Says,

NJ. T. Lynch, Editor Of the Phillips
bury, N, j. Daily Post, writes: ST have
used many kinds of medicines for
coughs and colds in my family but
never anything 80 good as Foley's Honey
and Tar. | cannot say too much in
praise of it.F, M. Mclaughlin and Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Mr.. PIERCE TO TAKE DRY
Formerly Travelled BY Late Isham r.
Cain

Mr.. q. 81, Pierce, of Columbus, was
in the city yesterday. Mr.. Pierce rep.
resents the same big Louisville COM
pany for which the late Ishsm R, Cain
travelled for q number of years as one
of it's most valued and successful sales
men. Mr.. Pierce, it is said, will take
over Mr., Cain territory, adding it to
his own, with headquarters at CoIum"
bus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
arnlng.

If you have kidney and bladder trou.
bic and 90 not use Foley's Kidney Cure,
you will have only yourself to blame,
for results, as 1t positively cures all
forms of kidney and bladder diseases.
F. M. Mclaughlin, & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
A Mystery Solved.

'How to keep off periodic attacks of
biliousness and habitual constipation
was amystery that DR.. Kings New Lie
Pills solved for me-" writes John n.
Pleasant, of Magnolia. Ind. The only
pills that are guaranteed to give perfect
to everybody or money re-
funded. Only 25c at Eldridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

A world of truth in few words: Near.
ly all other cough cures are constipating.
especially those containing opiates
Kennedy's Laxative Honey ard Tai
moves the bowels. Contains no opIates. .
You can get it at W, A. Rembsrt's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
LITTLE SUMMER TOILET
Comforts for Hot Days.

inexpensive items, but most essen
tisl to your comfort these hot days.
Soothing powders for heat, irrItated
skin; refreshing toilet waters, soapF,
tooth powder and washes. and special
articles for care of fingers and nailf:
Auroline prevents any odor from per-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Mems Clothing, % Per Cent OFF.

Beginning Monday morning we
will offer for this week only, Mems
and youths Summer SUITS, Odd
Pants and Odd Coats, in order to
clean up and make room for Fall
stock, at % per cent discount fol
cash.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
DIED THURSDAY OF PNEUMONIA

Former Resident OF Americas Dies al
Oglethorpe.
Relatives IN Americas were appraised
yesterday of the death of. Mr.. John
Brooks at his home near OgIethorpe.
The deceased was the son of Mr.. Ed
ward Brooks and formerly resident
of Americas. Death followed after q
very brief ILLNESS with pneumonia,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

The nerve tonic for men and women
who have that tired feeling, run down
and need building up should try Man
Er-Vine. so cents,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Aliens FOot-Ease, a powder; cures Tired
Aching, Swollen feet. Sample sent FREE.
Also Sample Of FooT-EAsE SANITARY CORN
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Buy Your Mosquito Nets Now and Save Doctors
BILLS. SPELLS OF FEVER.

Possibly your life) from the sting of these posinous
insects Don't think the advanced for on the
contrayt has just begun and you will need them till Novem
Der Ourstockisfu and send toyour house and have
them put up prices ranging ST. 5Oeach andupwad
Don't delay this important matter for delays ange
You might also buy porch shade to improve the comfort
of your home We sole agents here I'D can give Won
all the popular sizes and prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Richest harvest come from the seeds
that lay under the snow of sorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

will be absent from my office until
Monday 18th inst. S. 81. MCKEE,
cd A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Remnants Of Dress Goods.

One lot of Dress Goods, fannels
and cotton goods, all on table at
door. At Three.Quarters price. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

121-2 and 15C Figured Lawns at &c

Extraordinary values always
makes lively trading, providing the
the thing exploited is seasonable
and wanted. You can't afford to
miss this opportunity of getting
nice cool dress at ...............5c I'd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Dog Lost-Yellow fee terrier, named
Trixie. Will pay 50 reward for her re.
turn to me. M. J. HINES
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
sc, Z I-2C and IOC Yard.

A great many of these goods were formerly douba 4.
price We want to clear them out quickly and make
for other stuff You afford to buy them and Law ,Fs
aside till another if you don't need them now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

For Rent~-Two room cottages, q.
L.. Miz3. gd3;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Paralysis and pieIy are not the same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Folks who are anxious to save their
bacon lose their beef.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10

Old news papers for sale, 30 cts. per
hundred at Times Recorder office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Cut Price Specials.

As We leave this week for New York and in ord.
close out and round up lot of items the various
ments offer this week the following extraordinar9
ducements. u
Almost the entire stock of printed washgoods oo4
together and thrown out the center counters at ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
z l-2C Bath Towels at Toe

We've got some towel values
here that you should know about.
It's a good time to stock up on tow
els during this sale. Bath towels
are not often priced as these, all
things considered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
White Madras One Half Price

One lot Imported White Madras
for waists and shirt waist suits and
skirts. Large assortment of pretty
patterns to select from. Former
prices 25, 35 and soc will be clos
ed out at Half Price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
Children S Sailor Hats SIaughteraf

We throw on the counters this week = IT. /
Chdrens Sailor Hats, ormely soc to $1OO to get an.
quick we say Csc for your choice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-08-10
LIKE PIECE OF IRON 1T FALL;

DoDsoN's PHARMACY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-16
PROVIDENCE. April IL.
The Pursuit of Happiness Underground.

To THB FD1ror OF THs SUN sf-: It's well,
enough TO talk about the rights OF citizenship"
"all men being equal, " and all the rest, but there's
nothing gained hy ignoring facts.
II Is my misfortune to take a southbound sub.
way express every night at Fourteenth street. at
about $50 o'clock. Before ! get on, a crowd OF
rough, dirty. foreign looking laborers, crowding
and showing, get OF. They leave behind them in the
car n sickenlng odor that Is positively revolving.
To a refined and decent man II Is unbcarable,
and TO a woman unthinkably insulting, Whether
by virtue OF their employment or because Of a more
Intimate acquaintance with garlic than with soap,
the fact is that they are an intplerablc nuisance.
! must not Interfere with their life" or "llherty,-
neither should they interfere with my pursuit Of
happiness"
II they won't respect the usages OF society and
keep clean, they should be compelled TO hide In a
special car. They have no legal or moral right 70
offend my %nostrils.
True. that subway is as much theirs as mine, and
their nictels are as honest and hard earned as mine:
hut the converse is equally true. and as I must re.
spcct their rights as citizens. they must respect
mine c. NJ.
NEWARK, N. j., April IL,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-16

be regarded primarily in the nature of a lesson
for the iuture--a lesson not TO he dlsregarded-
All II the Governmrn mt. acting upon this lesson
shall make all reasonable provisions within It's power
for the safeguarding Of this coast the Victims OF
the Valencia Will not have persisted In valn''
The burning Of the General SIocum
caused a reorganization Of the Steam
boat Inspection Service that produced
excellent results. The Valencia was IN
satisfactory physical condition whenshe
sailed. A complete system of aids to
navigation cannot be established as
quickly as a bureau Of the Federal Gov
eminent can be overhauled, but a be-
ginning can be made. 1t is not likely
that Congress will ignore the indictment
of the Government that is contained in
the report that LAWRENCE o, MURRAY,
HERBERT KNOX SMITH and Captain
WILLIAM 7. BURwELL, U. S. N, have
submitted to the President.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-16
A Jewess's Faith.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Str: W. Jews
highly appreciate the interest expressed In our
behalf by Mr.. McDcrmott In his speech In the House
OF Representatives on April II, and his desire to 90
all In his power 10 alleviate the s%uferngs Of our
brethren in Russia.
Mr.. McDermott AYERS that Il was no. until Chris
tinnity had obtained domination that the Jews
were prosecuted, because they had refused to &c
cept Christ" lie also goes on TO say that the New
Testament docs not appeal Ia us with sufhclenF
force TO produce belief. We fully agree with him,
and can only say that II never will as long as JldA
ism exists. We do not choose 10 comprehend
other croeds, neither do VIC trouble ourselves about
trying 70 comprehend them. lin spite OF this u
has been clearly cxempllncd that VIC jews do N
lack faith. In spite OF vigorous oppression sln's
the domination OF Christianity, We arc IN da% '9'
serving the religious customs Of our orthodox fore
fathers. VIC may lack faith In oiHcr crccds' h1'
We certainly believe In our religion.
The ecclesiastical authorities Of n" Greek 'a'h'
lie Church need not trouble themselves about try
ing 70 prevent further atrocities against the Jews
In Russia by kindly assuring their worthy ndhet'
ents that Our punishment is prescribed b. 'Ae''
offended God.
Jesus is not offended by our lack Of belief IN HIS
doctrines. II was His intention TO reform W.
Synagogue. lie could not expect our ancient
rabbis 70 readily respond TO His attempted amend
ments OF their old established customs, which ne
considered depravcd. We still continue 10 vorsAP
the Lord as our forefathers taught. and do not rear
punishment In purgatory. A JH"Fss
NEW YORK, Aprl Il.