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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
STORES TO CLOSE AT
6 O'CLOCK MAY FIRST.
Agreement is Entered Into
Already.
MOVEMENT is QUITE GENERAL
Six O'clock Closing viii Begin MAY
ISt. and Continue to Septem.
Der ISt---SaturdayS and
PayddyS.
MOVEMENT is QUITE GENERAL

Americus' business houses, in aeeor-
dance with the custom heretofore pre-
vailing, will close their doors at 6
O'Clock p. m. during the summer
months. The early closing movement
as usual will begin on May lst. Satur-
days and pay days excepted.
The following agreement was entered
into yesterday.
Americus Ga. April y, 1907.
Beginning May lst and continueing
until Aug. both. we, the undersigned
business houses of Americus agree to
close our places of business every after
noon at SIX O'Clock, Saturdays and =.
a. l.. r. II. paydays excepted.
Kylander shoe Co; A. w. Smith
Fur't. Co; Thos. l.. Bell; Jas, Fricker
" Bro; Mrs. NJ. Il. Elam; Sparks Mash
burn Co; Chas. l.. Ansley; j. p. Cato;
Allison Furniture Co; S. A. Daniels;
Duncan Mere. Co, w. ID. Bailey; j. B.
Dunn; Pinkston Co; Geo. ID. Wheatley;
Chambliss Warehouse Co; II. j. Bag
ley; j. w. Harris; Geo. oliver; Davis
Bros. Fun't; Il. M. Furlow; Nina VIII
liams; Mrs. A, F. Hightower; Will
Dudley NJ. S. Holiday; Miss Loula
Hay; Sheffield Hunting Co; Hamilton
Co; w. f., Brown; G. A. Chambliss;
b. c. Hodges; James T. Cotney; New
Book Store Co; G. S, $. Horne 81 Co.
JAS. A. Harris; II. r. Johnson; w. A.
JOyner; NJ. y. Edwards; w. w. Dews;
{. c. Hawkins; Neon Buchanan Dan
lels Shoe Store; ID. Pearlman, Gate
wood Gro; c. :. Gardner; Maynard
Fur't. Co; w. J. Josey; Cloud 4 VOrus;
J. T. Taylor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
REVOLUTIONARY SWORD SENT
AmeriCuS Again Contributes to the
Exhibits at jamestown.

Yesterday w. p. Persons forwarded
to Atlanta the sword carried by Col.
James Persons during the Revolution
ary war.
Col. Persons was gallant officer of
Georgia, who did valiant service in a
patriotic cause. The sword has been a
family heirloom for a century and a
quarter, and is highly treasured by
Mr.. Persons who is the great-grandson
of Col. Persons.
The sword will be placed with the
other Georgia revolutionary relics at
the jamestown exposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
GEORGIA FISH GIVEN PROTECTION
Cannot Be Caught Now Except By
Hook.

Americus fishermen are violating the
state law every day by catching fish
with seins, nets, gigs and other devices,
and all who so do are subject to prose-
cution. Fish in the streams and ponds
in Georgia are well protected at this
season of the year by the state game
laws, and it is only lawful for them to
be taken from the water by hook and
line All seins, gigs, and similar de-
vices are prohibited until after July J..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
Watch and Fob Lost

Yesterday, ladies gold watch, con-
tanning two portraits, with Masonic
32d degree fob attached. Fob engraved
''E. L. Mauk, Americus, Ga" Liberal
reward if returned to owner or this
Office. "a dat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

75c ajs r. at .4Oc
$1.OO s irt~ It -. z5c
$50 Sllirt. It .$1,OO
,I5c Lads os = t.. .I0C
Csc Ladie, / Sc 1t -. 2Oc
SOC Ladies ii,se at ..35c
75c Ladies UoN rs "A SOC
ST.. Ladies Go vns at sc
l5c Ladies Una> rvest 10c
25c Ladies Undervsst Sc
SOC Ladies Underyest 3sc
Ladies collars To- { DC
handkerchiefs I'aif ofi.e
IL 50 Ladies vhi{4 silk
parasOIs -. ..,sr 90
So Ladies Whit linen
par2sO's at. 81, as
81 so Ladies black silk
parasols at +. ST. OO
Long Gloves in black and
white at half price.
Back and side combs al
half price.
Big line ladies belts at
half price.
IOC Fans at 5 cents.
Soc Fans at 25 cents.
81 90 Fans at so cents,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
Special Days for White Patrons

Tuesdays and Thursdays are set aside
at the merry go round for white pa
irons exclusively. Best order, and pro
lection for the children.
3t n. Constantine Mgr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs (Thomp-
son STRAIN $1.OO per 15. $500 per hun.
dred. Miss MATTE WALKER.
51S McGarrah street,
19 ct Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

Salesman wanted to call on Physi-
clans. Exceptional opportunity for in
telligent man. State ( Lock Box
III, Phila.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

Disturbs nothing but cold, and it
jars that! Only at Davenport Drug
Co. Price 10c. 12 diff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

FoR'SALE. One good family horse,
gray, gentle. Good driver. DIR. }. M.
Wilkes. Phone 251. st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
For Rent.

one front room, furnished or un-
furnished. Mrs. M. f. Raines, Church
and Jackson streets. % 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

81 Inch black Canvas
VOil worth 81 so per yd.
now on sale at per
yard ........... $I.O0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

Sample sOx, Sample un-
derWear, sample hand
kerChiefs, sample sus-
penders, sample ties all
at half price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

5000 Yards good soft fin
ished, yard wide bleach
in g bought eig h t
months ago worth today
125c per yard now on
sale at per y ard -. .1Oc,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

40 Inch white shear lawn
8 to I0yard pieces worth
zoe at per yard !. I0C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24

8 Ozen Mems sample
hats Sl.5O to So grades
at each. 81 90
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-24
''GOOd Nigh" Cold Cure.

I9 ct
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
NEW IDEA FROM PARIS.
Striped Jackets Are to Be Worn with
 Plain skIrts.

A striking yet really practical adap- tation of striped materials has just been introduced by Paquin as his lat. est Parisian novelty in suits. Last season, indeed, more or less for many seasons. we have been accustomed to the plaid skirt and plain jacket, but this spring the noted Frenchman has reversed the order of things and has introduced striped jacket to be worn with plain skirts.
 Not often has such a decided nov city as this the merit of being prac- tical for the woman who cannot afford to change her suits often, but this new style is specially useful to just such persons. There are comparatively few girls or women who have not ip their wardrobe a white serge, flannel or etamine skirt. If one selects to wear with this a material not too much of contrast, which has a tiny stripe. and has it made up either as a long coat or as a short, dressy jacket. she has a whole suit that is not only very good style, but is most useful for cool or damp days through the entire summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
WHAT. PLAIN GIRL MAY DO.
Need Not Necessarily Remain Unas
 tractlve, Says Woman's Life.

The plain girl must not be ill-tem' pered. If she has plain features sne need not have an ugly disposition. She must be so sunny in her expression that she makes those who look at her. forget how plain she Is.
 The unattractive girl can always have attractive hands. She can take great care of her nails and can polish them until they are as pink as rose leaves and as glossy as marble. She can put soothing and beautiful creams upon them to make them white, and massage them until they arc plump.
 The plain girl can learn to walk we'll. There is no reason why she should not hold her shoulders erect and walk gracefully. She can also have good figure. and she can dress we'll. The ugly girl can speak pretti. ly and in this way add charm to her personality. She can be graceful, too. The fact that Nature did not give her a naturally pretty face need not keep her from being graceful.
 The ugly girl should have virtues of heart. says Woman's Life. She should cultivate kind heart. A good heart shines through the eyes. You can tell It the minute you look at a per. son, and how one loves person with a kind heart instinctively and with 2 gush of tender gratitude!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
LIKE MESSAGE FROM DEAD.
Man Receives Letter Written to Him
 Fifteen Years Before.

q often had heard people tell how 1t felt to receive a message from the dead said c. NJ. Browning. a Cleve- land travelling man, but never expe- rienced it myself until about three months ago.
 One day about three months ago I walked up to the desk in the old War ner house at Chillicothe, O., the first time that had been in the hotel for 19 years. The moment I scratched my name on the register I became aware that the clerks behind the counter were eyeing me with inter- est.
 After closely scrutinizing my sig nature on the register one of them in quired: Are you the C. NJ. Browning who stopped at this hotel in 1sS7?' I scratched my head a moment and re- piled that I believed I had been a guest there about that time Well, if you're the same man. the clerk said. there's a letter that's been awaiting you here for some time. l asked Tor the letter, and after about an hours search in the attic of the hotel they found a letter yellow with age and covered with dust. quickly recog- nized the handwriting on the en- velope as that of my father, who died some 15 years ago.
 'I opened the envelope The i'm closed letter contained nothing but in formation regarding family matters It was written two years before my fa- ther's death. Of course. saw my fla ther many times between the time of his writing the letter and his death. but he never mentioned having sent it to me. and you can see. therefore. why the receipt of it seemed to me like a message from the dead
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Dainty ExenIna Iollette..

Transparent fabrics are having a greater vogue than ever for dinner and reception toilettes. as we'll as for dance dresses. and when mounted over foundations of shimmering silk or sat fin they acquire peculiar charm which is not to be found in more substantial fabrics. As a rule. these are sold in the form of robes with the skirts ready shaped for mounting. and with sufficient material for trimming a bod ice en suite. and the spangles or ap- pliques are specially arranged to form handsome border round the skirt. where the design is seen to the best advantage. and all that remains to be done is to mount the skirt in a suit able manner with plenty of foot friIls to hold 1t out at the hem. and to de- sign an appropriate bodice. which will be becoming to the ngure.-Ladies' Pictorial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Lady Isabel as a
 Business Woman
tcopyright. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
By MRS. MESH

Lady Isabel and were staying with I4ady Massingham. Lady Isabel had just returned from Homburg.
 Its awfully difficult to know how to invest ones money" she said as we finished tea and strolled into the gar den.
 Have you any money to invest?"
 No" she answered frankly, 'of course not. I always spend mine, but Vernon is making some out of that Something African company-I forget what it's called-'Ihe Over-the-Left- syndicate or something-you know ose of the things our member, MT. Ephraim Alexander, put Lord Mas singham into; that's why I'm staying here,' she added with her usual frank ness
 "Is 1t a good thing?" I asked with interest.
 T don't know" she answered can didly, 'and, to tell the truth, neither does Vernon. They're just using him, you know, for the sake of his title. It's no use having a wretched old title if you can't make some use of it, is it dearest?" added Lady Isabel, looking at me in her helpless way.
 None whatever I replied cheer fully; land how, may I ask, do you lre-using yours?"
 "Re-using!. What a good expression" ]" she said; ''how apt you always are. dear girl! We'll, am going to sell some property-at least, I really hope I am. It's tremendous responsibil- tty selling property, and that is why
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
APRONS IN FASHION
WOMEN RETURN TO WEAR OF
 PRETTY GARMENT.
With the Many Embroidery Stitches in Vogue It Is Easy to Have
 NuE,ber h the Different i. Designs.

: Have you got the apron habit?
 Women are now wondering why such dainty and useful adjuncts as aprons were ever discarded. To-day the wearing of these attractive little protectors has developed into a sort of fad, but one we hope that is des- tined to remain, if for no other reason than to impart a becoming air of do- mesticity to the wearer.
 If you happen to call very informal ly upon friend. taking her unawares. ten chances to one that she will have on a most enviable little bit of muslin and lace, just a mere handful of beauty
 With the hundred and one em- broidery stitches in vogue it Is possi- ble to have a number made over en- tirely different designs.
 On account of it's extreme simplicity shadow embroidery has become a great favorite as a decoration for aprons.
 A very attractive little apron, the only one of it's kind have seen, was fashioned of pale pink batiste en- broidered in an encircling wreath of daisies done in white. The edge was scalloped and edged with Valen- ciennes lace.
 Colored mercerized cottons are also used on white grounds. A pretty one was embroidered in golden-hued chry- santhemums with green leaves. The all-white apron, however, $ some times preferred.
 French or padded embroidery makes a very charming decoration, especially when combined with eyelet work.
 Venetian cut-out lattice work on heavy linen makes substantial look ing apron, especially when the lattice effects are taken up well into the body of the work, or used as borders.
 Something unique is an apron of white cotton voile embroidery in an antique cross pattern. Russian drawn work on linen and Russian cross stitch, too, offer pleasing possibilities for the needlewoman.
 Peasant aprons are extremely fash ionable
 When woman has neither the time nor inclination to hand-embroider an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11

taking 1t, but she insisted, and gave me her own latch-key; 1t was really very generous"
 Very" I assented, too, fear. lit tie doubtfully.
 "Yes, wasn't it?" repeated Mrs. Simpson-Simpson, and she gave me all sorts of ideas about furnishing, and told me where to go-to all her own particular shops"
 felt myself gazing speechlessly at Lady Isabel's tenant, who continued, enthusiastically:
 And she is coming to see me in the winter as soon as ever we are settled. l shall be giving some dinners, and a big ball, too, I hope, and Lady Isabel has promised to be my special guest"
 Well, how about your house prop erty?" I said to Lady Isabel the morn ing after. Have you been investing lately?"
 "Oh, my dear-such fun!" she re- piled. London is really very pay ing place. I've sold Park Lane."
 Really; the whole of it?"
 Don't be silly, Marjorie. Vernon's new house. I mean, the one he got cheap because the drains were wrong, or the basement had to be renewed, or something expensive had to be done."
 Did you get good price for it."
 Lady Isabel opened her eyes very wide. My dear girl, what question. It's no use buying or selling unless you buy for almost nothing and sell for a fearful, fearful lot sold it to some new people called Simpson-simpson," answered Lady Isabel. Awful people, a combination of Glasgow and Liver pool, or was it Bermondsey? I really forget she said, as though she thought they were rather near to- gether. But he's fearful, with not a single h to his name. while she is fairly presentable-short and fat and an awful snob. of course; but speaks all right. and is quite boarding schooly, or wherever those people go to be educated"
 q know her." said; T was on her houseboat only few days ago."
 Really" answered Lady Isabel, were you? How funny of you, dear. Isn't she awful, and isn't it funny name? I felt so inclined to add an other Simpson. Wouldn't it be new If one of them did it? But she gave me quite twice what expected for the house; only wished I'd asked for more," she added respectfully.
 Life is full of lost opportunities, I said with sympathy.
 Yes she agreed, isn't it; but I shall know better another time. It's absurd to say the Scotch are mean, and they ere such payers-she actual ly gave me cheque on account. I only wish I could draw cheques for all the things I want" added Lady Isabel with envy. You know, they're awful ly funny. those sort of women," she said presently. Fancy, Marjorie, she has already asked me to go to her parties during the winter, and to help her give fancy ball."
 And are you going, Isabel?'
 She looked at me with some con- tempt T?" she answered. as though she thought I must really be thinking of some one else. "Of course not, dear; why should I? haven't the faintest intention of even knowing such people. There are limits even to my London friends" she added with much decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
EXPO,.
PLANS NOW MAKING FOR GREAT
 INDUSTRIAL SHOW.
Plans for the Grounds and 6uiidlngs Which Are to Be the Most Mag nlficent Ever Built for an
 Exposition.

The Franco-British exposition of 1908 is in the first stages of construc- tion and in years time London will shavethelargest exhibition that has ever been held in Great Britain. It is to take up 140 acres of ground at Shep- herds Bush. Though essentially an industrial exhibition, 1t will of course have other interests, and we are prom ised in particular that the many phases of art will be prominent. For instance, there is the Indian Court and Lake which will confront visitors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
View of Entrance To and Part of Sta. alum Where Olympic Sports
 Will Be Held,

who enter by the principal entrance. This is to be an example. of Indian architecture. brilliant in color and fam tastic in shape. There will be two terraces running completely round the lake, bridge across it, and piers jut- ting out from the sides into the wa ter. At the far end of the lake, which will be traficked by many boats, there is Congress Hall. Here meet ings of all kinds will be held, and sci entific and other societies invited to use it for conferences. At the back of Congress Hall there Is to be trans parent cascade, lighted underneath and in front with colored lamps, which will play with picturesque f. feet at night. The designing of the buildings of which the exhibition com mittee has control is in the hands of MT. Belcher, former president of the Royal Society of British Architects. and M Toudoire, who designed the Architectural Court of Esplanade des Invalides of the Paris exposition. There is to be . Fine Arts palace, in which unique collection of British and French paintings, under the su. perintendence of Sir Isidore Spiel mann, will be exhibited; an Applied Arts palace. an Ancient Art palace, and building for decorative art. Finally, we may expect good deal in original architecture from the various French and English towns or colonies which will house their wares of their own construction.
 Our picture depicts a portion of the stadium for sports of every descrip. tion. The arrangements here are in the hands of the British Olympic as. sociation, and as there are to be a cinder path, motor-race track, a cy. cle track, a trctting-track-each sep. arate-a swimming bath and a large area of turf in the center, a tremen. dous programme will be possible.
 Though the exhibition will probably run for only six months. every build ing will be of steel construction and fireproof. Running round the out skirts an elevated railway will carry passengers from point to point, and enable them to have an excellent view of the exhibition. Music and amuse- ments will be almost as prominent as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
POLAR PAINTINGS
RUSSIAN ARTIST, WHOSE WORK WAS DONE IN FROZEN NORTH.
Most Remarkable Collection of Pic lures of Arctic Region Coming to America for DIs.
 play.

New York city and possibly other cities of this country may be afforded the privilege of seeing collection of paintings which have been creating a stir in art circles in Vienna, Berlin. Paris and London, where the collec- tion now is on display and from which city it is expected they vii, cross the Atlantic to this country.
 The theme of the paintings is the magnetic north, and the heroic Rus sian painter. Alexander Borissoff, succeeded in getting his remarkable scenes of the frozen north upon can
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11

I've come to town at such a funny time; but" sighed she, business must be attended to. and believe this will turn out quite good investment if I only bring it off,"
 It was some days later I was hay ing tea on Mrs. Simpson-Simpson's houseboat. She is what Lady Isabel would call one of those nice new women" who are paying their way into London society. Mrs. Simpson Simpson, who I have not doubt is paying very extensively, has lately emerged from the respectable obscur. ity of Fitzjohn's avenue into the more glaring notoriety of houseboat life.
 We are just staying here, Miss An struther, dear" she said to me, be cause our house is being done up. You know we have bought No. - Park lane. It was only settled yester- day. It's such lovely house, little small, though" and she looked round as though comparing it with her pres ent surroundings.
 q know" I said; tits the pretty one with the mauve and yellow flower boxes"
 Yes" she replied, that's the one We shan't be settled there before the winter. We have taken this for the month, and then. of course, We go north for September and October"
 "Of course" agreed demurely. and what part of Scotland are you going tor
 My husband has taken a place in the Isle of Null" she answered. Null is such a nice little place, and so exclusive"
 Its not so very little, is it?" asked innocently.
 Well, I've never been there my self" she replied. but I thought it looked very small on the map. My husband is Scotch. you know. and comes from Glasgow. He is delighted with my choice of a London house" :" continued Mrs. Simpson-Simpson "and do you know" she added confi- dentially. 'I bought 1t from a Lady Isabel Rockingham! Do you know herr" said Mrs. Simpson-Simpson. as gave an involuntary start. How very delightful-really?- great friend, is ehe?"-her manner towards me be- coming distinctly warmer-"isn't she sweet and lovely. tool"
 Very assented willingly.
 And so businesslike." said Mrs. Simpson-Simpson. You know they say those sort of people don't know anything about business. but Lady Isabel is very clever. and arranged everything herself so wonderfully and she quite understands leases. and premiums. and all sorts of things I could never have known a single thing about"
 Did she sell the house to your hus- band7'
 No: to me- said Mrs. Simpson Simpson, because. you see, William was abroad: but he gave me quite a free hand to get what I liked. and I vas so taken with Lady Isabel
 She is certainly very taking" I answered artlesslr.
 -0h. very assented Mrs. Simpson Simpson I quite fell in love with her. you know She was so nice 10 me. and gave me this brooch with her cvu initials on it in pearls: but she Aid it suited me really hardly liked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Never Gives Herse,f Away.

It is a creed of the up-to-date wom- an never to give herself away, says a writer. A cup of coffee may be spill ed all over her delicate silk gown;
 she simply folds the breadths togeth- CT and goes on with her flow of fem mine talk. "Enfant terrible" makes agonizing remarks, rival gives some cruel stab; all Is met with the same absolute immobility of countenance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Girls a. Hotel "Bellbovs. !"

Oscar Hammerstein, manager of the Manhattan Opera house and sev- eral theaters in New York, has turn ed all the office boys out of his head offices and employed young women in their places. He says he is tired of the laziness, ineficiency and impu- dence of the "cubs" and believes the change will be g marked improve. nieuI