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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

Nearly all the best arabic lands of
this country have already been taken
up, and the farmers most vitality
concerned with soil production real
ize that henceforth the main prob
lem for the man who intends to
make farming his occupation will be
not so much a question of greater
acreage as of greater production
from a given acre. If America hopes
to continue her phenomenal develop
ment she must be able to produce
not only enormous quantities OF 1000
required for her own increasing in
dustrial population, but large share
of the food for other nations as we'll.
Recognizing, therefore, the neces-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

have used it for two years, and each
year have doubled my cotton crop
over any previous year. When | used
other goods | had been making six
to seven bales of cotton to the plow.
First year (1904) l used it l made
twelve to twenty-five bales to the
plow Last year (1905) 1 made from
ten to twenty-one bales to the plow.
1t is equally as good for corn. |
have corn to sell every year.
d. G. JONES.
Messrs. Perry e Brown, leading
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
FAMOUS ARCHERS.
Stories of Wonderful Skill With Bow
and Arrow.

I
I Stories of Wonderful Skill With Bow
and Arrow.
| The expression drawing long bow
| does not of necessity mean the telling
of falsehood. 1t sometimes refers to
wonderful story, which may be true
| enough, but which is SO marvellous as
to require firm trust in the veracity
! of the narrator to enable the hearer to
believe it, Some of the longest bows
of this sort have been drawn about
bows and arrows.
These stories began long ago. Virgil
in the "d1neid" tells of four archers
who were shooting for a prize, the
mark being a pigeon tied by a cord to
the mast of a ship. The first man hit
the mast, the second cut the cord, and
the third shot the pigeon as it flew
away. The fourth archer, having moth
ing left to shoot, drew his bow and
sent his arrow flying toward the sky
with such speed that the friction of the
air set the feathers on fire, and it
swept on, like a meteor to disappear
in the clouds.
The stories told of Robin Hoods
archery, illustrated by his wonderful
performance as Locksley in SCOTS
"Iyanhoe," are also a decided strain
upon a sensible persons credulity. The
famous story of William Tell, doubted
by many persons, is believed by others
to have foundation of fact There
was Dane named Foke of whom the
same story is told, and William of
Cloudesley, an EnglishmaH, is said to
have shot an apple from his sons head
merely to show his expertness.
F Most stories of bows and arrows re-
late to the accurate aim of the archers.
but Frenchman, Blaise de Vigenere,
tells one that shows the tremendous
force with which an arrow may be
propelled if the bow be strong and long
enough. According to his own ac-
count of the matter, he saw Barbaros.
sa, Turk, admiral of a ship called the
Grand Solyman, send an arrow from
.is bow right through a cannon ball.
No man ever landed a particularly
easy position by trying to dodge work.
Almost every man imagines lie would
do a lot Of phi1anthropic stunts if he
had the money.
Why is it that the people with moth
ing to do but sit around and visit are
such dreadful bores?
Some people imagine that by being
impudent they are showing others they
are AS good as anybody"
When father and son are in bust
ness the son can usually tell of lot of
mistakes his father makes.
Almost any married man can make
is friends smile by saying he is per-
fectiy free to do as he pleases.
When the carbolic acid bottle finds
itself next to the cough medicine on
the shelf, Death stops sharpening his
scythe to dean back and be merry
Atchison Globe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
Committeeman.

The minister had preached to the
graduating class of girls college.
The girls of the class were on the
platform all round the pulpit and all
dressed in white.
Il felt" confessed the preacher to
his wife when he got home, like a
crow on a snowdrift."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

sity for greater Investigation and
greater production per acre, the
question naturally arises in what
manner can this result be brought
about?
Use of Fertilizers.
Tillage is the basis of all success
in agriculture-good blowing, turn
ing over the land when it is in a
satisfactory erumbly condition, not so
wet as to become pasty and harden
into clods, nor so dry that it will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

contains several valuable stores on
the ground floor, designed for com
fort, convenience, and are occupied
the year round by some of the best
merchants of the city.
The Allen House, as a strictly
commercial hotel, has few equals in
the South, and The Times-Recorder
takes pleasure in portraying its many
advantages for the benefit OF the
public.
----ns EaesJOred.
'There are many more women living
than | used to think"
rs that SOP
yes. Before l married l used to
think my wife was the only woman IN
the world"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

trail, all of which have the strength
of Gibraltar.
The premium rates are low, COM
mensurate with absolute safety; ev-
cry policy has all privileges, options
and values as plainly set forth as Ian
guage can make them. The founda-
ton principle of every one of the con-
tracts in the several companies, the
administration of each being charac-
terized by integrity, honesty and
economy, is security. If they were
not all right you may bet your last
red cent Davenport & Son would not
sell them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
Close Figuring.

''Bliggins is railing at his fire insur-
ance company"
what for?'
''He says food has become so Vaiu'.
BILE that he ought to be able to recover
the price of what the cook allows -"
burn. "-Washingt Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

tive mood, fosters in them the love
of amusements.
The people delight in assemblies
and cheerful gatherings, where the
hum-drum noises of business life are
forgotten, new ideas are inter
changed and cherished associations
are formed.
AS this is an age of associations,
clubs and conventions, Americas
likewise keeps pace with her sister
cities. She has a very large and en-
thusiastic chapter of the Daughters
of the Confederacy, composed of
fifty four of her most prominent wO-
men, who are true representatives
of typical Southern womanhOOd.
Their regular meetings are held once
a month in their attractive apart
ments adjoining the armory, which
are presided over by their efficient
president, Mrs. j. E. Mathis. The
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

so.-lcs.-----s - IL. -aNcos.
"Oh. YES! He's one of the. most fn'
teresting characters in the swell set
"How utterly ridiculous! Why, he
has practically no character at all"
quite so. The more contemplate
the character the more interesting it IS
to the swell set. Philadelphia Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
New Allen House,
Miss Joe Mckay, Prop.
ALLEN HOUSE OF ANrER1cUs.
Valuable Hotel Property on Cotton
Avenue Under Management
of Miss Mckay,

The Allen House, under the eff
cient management of Miss Joe Nc
Kay, is one of the very best hotels
in Southwest Georgia.
Containing over 200 rooms, nearly
every one of which is an outside,
well-ventilated and comfortably fur
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

tory results
First, too little fertilizer; second,
excessive rains; third, excessive
drouths; fourth, grass and weeds.
weeds will feed upon fertilizers
with greater avidity than plants,
since they are more hardy. Plants,
it is supposed, need every element
contained in the guano from the
time of planting to maturity, and
should not be expected to attain to
the highest perfection if they do not
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

is said to be the same as that found
in new soil, the use Of which carries
out the original rules of nature, and
so no substitute exists which can take
it's place, bone having but 80 per
cent. of it's value as {. plant food. 1t
is natures remedy stored up for the
use of declining vegetation, and like
coal or silver, is reserved for us as
either fuel or money It's discovery
protected the lands from starvation
by continual exhaustion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

The peculiar simplicity of the coun-
try darky in the south is illustrated by
a story told by a congressman.
An old negro had gone to a postof-
fee in Mississippi and offered for the
mail letter that was over the weight
specified for a single stamp.
This is too heavy" said the post
master You will have to put another
stamp on it,"
The old darky's eyes widened in as
constituent 'Wfl anudder stamp
make it any lighter. boss?' he asked
Harper's Weekly
Life to be worthy of a rational be-
ing, must be always in progression.
We must always purpose TO do more or
better than in time past.-IohYeon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

WILLIE Plant OF THE TENNESSEE CHE
are made, be given the considera-
ton their Importance justifes
The quantity of fertilizers for an
acre is question that each individ-
ual farmer must settle for himself,
taking into consideration the char,
acter of the land to be cultivated as
we'll as the crop to be grown 1t
is often that too little fertilizer is
used, the results being unsatisfac-
tory every time, and the fault which
lies wholly with the farmer, is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
GARNER. manager.

Gartner, manager.
The guaranteed analysis of their
: COX Slaughter House Bone, which
produces superior results in this sec
ton in the production of both corn
and cotton, is as follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

Moisture at PIP F.,.......14 to Is
Ammonia, Actual and Poten-
J1dl Z W Z
Soluble Phosphoric Acid -. to 8
Reverted Phosphoric Acid. to 4
Insoluble Phosphoric Acid. to 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-28
ONE OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT LIGHTsHiPs.

fog whistles. Smaller lghtships are maintained
the lakes and rivers The oceangoing llght-
ships cost in the neghbOrhOod Of $4,000 each'
those in use the lakes and rivers Htte
less or the vessels on the Atlantic Coast the
older and smaller wooden ships are stationed
in the BAYS CULTS sounds and similar sheltered
waters Some Of these obsolcsCent as they are,
cost the government as much as $4,000 each
The latest improved models have steel bulls
The HGhtship at Sandy Hook has a revolving
lens light, the first used on a light
ship in this or any other country. Another
Ightship, at Cornield Point, Long Island was
the first electric lighted vessel Of its kind 10
he built anywhere The Sandy Hook lightship
costs about $4,000 a year 10 maintain. Owing
to its immense consumption of fuel the Corn
field Point ship costs more than $4,000 year
to keep running The lights of one Of these
ships viii burn NOR, than thousand gallons
IF oil year 70 keep the fog whistle Of
Haa'-hir sounding it's warming requires the cX-
f.uditure If a ton Of coal day so one can
Imagine tina, to maintain this navy OF peace is
i'm it, way a luxurious necessity that only a
nation with an ample pockctbook could afford
They are all designated by numbers and have
tho names and their localities painted in large
lottors ON their sides
Tho Eluuts Reef V, sse. one 81 the six Of the
same type and most modern design built at
Camden J.. two years ago is now anchored
of cape udogiuo, California She went out
20 III. Iu,.nr in company with one Of the yes
sells hu.,t "a; TIA, same limo, making the same
voy.t-, as tll,t MAPPED out for the batteShip
dec: # Tho. navy next winter The two light
ships made tho cruis, from Now York To san
Fraue.sc, wholly under tLetr own steam in 10
days including halc a dozen stops frr coal Tn"
tvo diamond shoals ships are anchored alter
r..r,fv for months AZ a time OF Cane IIatttraS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-28

ships. although they do not attract the public
eve as do the great floating signal bearers. The
nahlia for instance. one of the representative
types in use on the Great Lakes, cost $500" 10
build is 141 feet long. % feet wide, and her
custom house measurement is S3S tons. Most
Of them are named for flowers. such as Wis
taria. Columbne. Mstetoe, Golden Rod, Cactus
verbena Laurel. Sunhower etc. In addition
to supplying the lighthouse keepers with all the
nccessaries Of life. the tenders are engaged a
great part Of the time In replacing buoys, lamps
and cables that put out Of commission by
the clements or the wear Of time Crews OF
from fifteen to twenty men and officers 10 the
number of FIVE or six are required to man the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-28
THE LIGHTHOUSE NAVY.
United States Maintains Fleet of
122 FesScIs Without Guns.
From TIC Tribune Rureau.I

Washington. July Eff the shade Of John
Paul Jones of any other of Americas earlier
scamen heroes could be Intercepted and were
asked what il thought of navy That carried
neither fighting men nor implements of war
the chances are that the question would be
greeted with shouts Of dorision. That's the
greatest joke I've heard since l took my last
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
OVERALL SHOP BURNED
CHIMNEY CAUSES ALARM

Fire in the factory OF the New York
Overall company, on the second floor or
the Hennessey block, 300 Canal street,
shortly afte- 10 o'clock last night, caused
damage to the extent OF approximately
$1,000. some OF the loss being by water. The
shop OF the Bolivar Biscuit Exchange on
the ground floor was also slightly dam
aged by water.
The fire WAS d1scOvered ana the alarm
sounded by a citizen at 10 o'clock from
box l4l. corner Canal and North Court
streets. The fire fighters had the blaze
under control I'm a short time, keeping the
flames confined to the room In which they
broke out.
The machinery was damaged to some
extent and the stock In the overall fac
tory was damaged extensively by water
The Protectives, early on the scene, did
good work In preventing damage by water
i'm the Bolivar Biscuit Exchange. The
building, a four-story brick structure. Is
owned by George II. Brooks.
An alarm from box 4s5, corner Thayei
and Meeting streets. AT 1855 o'clock 'las'
evening called the firemen 10 extinguish d
blaze I'm the chimney of the dwelling house
AT 292 Thayer street. The damage was
slight. the Are being extinguished I'm 3
! few minutes. The house Is owned by Mrs
! NJ. Henry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
COUPLES CAME
HERE TO WE'D

Two couples from out of town visited
the city hall this morning for the pur-
pose of procuring marriage licenses. One
pair hailed from Boston. the prospective
groom being Benjamin p. HodgSins, So
years old. a draw-tender by occupation,
and his spouse is Winifred +. lian
years old. Walter Jesse Gay OF Attlc-
boro. Mass. aged %. a toolmaker in a
jewelry shop. and Ethel Adelia Freder-
icks OF Taunton. Mass, Fl years old, were
the other couple 10 procure marriage GER
tihcates
Yesterday n number of out-of-town
people sgnifed their intentions OF enter
ing the state of matrlmony, as follows
George Charles Doyle. 10 years OF age.
son of George G.. Doyle, and Blanche
Gertrude Scott. 10 years old, daughter OF
Thomas +. Scott. a machnist. This cou-
pie came from Quincy. Mass. Charles n.
McCurdy, 20. and Lottie May Nels. ~
years OF age. both of Brockton. Mass;
William Wheldon, n years OF age, an ice
cream maker. living in Boston. and Fan
ME Melissa Smith. IS years OF age,
daughter OF Fred Smith. Mansfield
(Mass.) druggist; Edwin Smith, 81 years
OF age, a printer, and Margaret Rebecca
Campbell. d years of age, both OF Bos-
ton; Alexander Macdonald. 26 years old,
and Eliza Ann Macpherson, Is years old.
both OF Waltham. Mass; Edwin Near
thur. AZ years old, and Alice j. Kelliher,
20 years of age. both OF Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
MELLEN'S ATTITUDE
ON MERGER EXPLAINED

New Haven. Conn. Sept. 1s.-As re-
CARDS the statement that President
Charles s. MelleH=ef-the New York, New
Haven q Hartford railroad, had informed
business men OF Boston that II was not
his intention to press the merger OF the
Boston d Maine road with his own sys-
tenn while opposition to such a course
was evident, in Massachusetts, high
railroad authority today said that un-
doubtedly Mr.. Mellen had In mind the
very precarious state OF public opinion
and the general drive against railroads at
the present time
In securing control OF 10000 shares OF
the Boston & Maine Mr.. Mellen had ac-
complished his purpose in keeping the
road out Of the hands OF others, he hav
ing sought control at the time the New
York Central was understood TO be af-
ter that road. The same authority points
out that at the present time, Mr.. Mellen
has no actual control either over the
operation or the management Of the Bos-
ton & Maine. his shareholdings not CIV
ing him the command although practical
ly preventing any other power from die
tating the policy Of that road. Such min
ority holdings in the first place relieve
Mr.. Mefen OF the responsibility of the
management in operating and accounta-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
State A. F. Of |.
MAY REFLECT
OLD OFFICERS

The state branch of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor resumed its session this
morning at $3.50. with President Hoehler
in the chair
The session was given over to the hear
ing OF resolutions and the privilege OF the
floor was given to Mr.. Frederick r. Mans
field of Boston, who made a lengthy ad =
dress on corporation law and it's effect
upon trade umionism. Charles Morris
Representing tire tutred Hatters' union,
also made a short address and gave each
delegate present a souvenir OF the trade.
The committee report on changing the
plan OF meeting from annually and special
TO quarterly meetings was favorably con-
sidered and the matter handed to the COM
mittee on amendments TO the constitution.
A committee was also appointed to visit
the O'Corman company and the Outlet in
regard TO handling Union Label goods.
The matter OF seating the delegates from
the Brewery Workers caused little discus
sion, but as the state branhc had received
no official notice from the parent body
that they were disqualified they were ad-
mitted and seated On inquiry II was
learned that Providence and Buffalo are
the only two cities which have obeyed
the order OF the A. II. OF L. and the Cen
trail Labor unions have unseated the del
egates of the Brewery Workers
The branch expect sto conclude It's la
bors this afternoon with the election OF
officers. 1t Is thought the present board
will be reelected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

bllity for such disaster as that at Ca
naan and secondly IL does not compel him
10 spend large Sums for the development
and Improvement OF backward lines In the
Boston a. Maine system such as would
be imposed upon him IL the Boston &
Maine was physical part of the New
Haven system.
Moreover, this railroad authority points
out, the exchange OF 10000 shares of Bos-
ton g. Maine stok into New Haven road
stock. share for share is a completed
transaction. the exchange benefittng the
holders to the extent of one per cent. in
interest. The failure 10 press the ex-
change OF about 10000 shares OF the Bos-
ton & Maine means a saving OF $4,000 a
year in interest to the New Haven road,
an important Item In its relation 10 cap
ital represented.
When there ONES a pressing demand for
improvements on the Boston & Maine sys-
tem the change in public sentiment will
In great measure relieve the situation,
the complications in Massachusetts poll
ties having disappeared by that time and
In the opinion OF the railroad authority,
Mr.. Mellen, having these facts in view,
has deemed II wise to wait for such a
change as TO make the public opinion with
him instead of in opposition to the physi-
cal completion OF the merger.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
NEW CAUCUS
PLACE SOUGHT
FOR THIRD WARD

Chairman Thomas H. Donohue OF the
Democratic city committee filed with the
board OF canvassers and registration this
morning a request for another location or
the caucus place In the Third ward, as
the place used heretofore for the caucus
is not centrally located i'm the ward, and
the proposed location on Smith street will
make II more convenient 10 the voters
as a whole
In support OF the request there was pre-
sented a petition signed by John w Ho-
gan and many others.
Chairman Donohue asks that caucuses
be held i'm the following places:
First Ward-Pioneer hall 296 South
Main street.
Second ward-What Cheer hall. 6is
North Main street
Third Ward-Ward room on Smith
street.
Fourth Ward--ward room, Fountain
street.
Fifth Ward-ward room. Beacon ave.
nuc.
Sixth ward-Ward room, Burnside and
Public streets.
Seventh Ward-Ward room. Greenwich
street
Eighth ward-odd Fellows building, 279
Planfeld street.
Ninth Ward-ward room. Pallas street
Tenth Ward-Ward room, Atwell's and
Academy avenues.
No change is asked except In the Third
ward.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
YOUTHFUL PAIR
ENERGETIC THIEVES

Acting Inspector Lyons and Patroman
b. j. Fay OF Station after clever work
last night arrested Chester Mcdonald. i6,
years old and Matthew j. Tierney, l5
years old, on the charge OF breaking into
the East street school house.
In district and Juvenile court this morn
ing both pleaded guilty to the charge and
were bound over to the superior court in
S7oo each.
Mcdonald was also charged with as
saultng George Hall and was sentenced
TO the reform school during minority.
Capt. Cannon says of the assault that
on Monday night Mcdonald 444et 4+a+l, who
is a younger boy, on Ives street and asked
him IL he had any money with him. The
boy made a reply and Mcdonald threw
him to the sidewalk and searched his
pockets. but overlooked a half dollar in
another pocket.
Capt Cannon says that Mcdonald has
confessed TO having stolen several hi
cycles from various places In the centre
OF the city. and also 500 from place
where he worked. Capt. Cannon has re-
covered two coaster brake new bicycles
that Mcdonald says he stole I'm Attic
boro. and two ladies' bicycles and has
learned where others have been disposed
Of
Tierney Is said to be implicated in som,
/ of these thefts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
PROVIDENCE
HEROES WANTED

Mayor p. j. Mccarthy today received
the following letter from Ernest Richard.
asking him TO inform the American Peace
Almanac of any heroes TO duty or illus
trious men deserving to have their por-
traits hung in the hall OF fame. The
mayor causes the communication to be
published I'm order that If there Is any one
who knows OF any deeds OF their fellow
citizens that border on the heroic, they
may communicate their names to the
publishers The letter follows:
American Peace Almanac. published In
the interest OF international and Social
Justice.
New York, Sept L. 1907
Hon. p. J. Mccarthy, Mayor of Provi-
dence, II. l.:
Dear Sir: In the American Peace Al
manac, about TO be published, i want TO
bring an annual record OF deeds OF hero
ism in times OF peace and should thank
YOU very much for having sent TO me the
names of persons in the employ OF the
city or not, that have distinguished them
selves since Sept. /. 1906 by such deeds
especially i'm such cases where official rec
ognition has been taken by the giving or
medals or otherwise. Thanking you In ad-
vance for your kindness, ! am
Yours respectfully,
ERNEST RICHARD.