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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07
'ANSI,E'Y'S
dSxscN,

We place on sale this week one
line superior quality plain gauze
Isle hose also a superb number in
lace lis'e. These are regular 35c
qualit es but this week will he
offered for % cents pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

We Offer for thi, week a most
excellent grade misses derby rib
bed Isle hosa, rot trash but ex.
cel'ent stock that any one will ap.
preciates all The popular sizes from
SIS to 9's 15c pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

We h ave just received braut1
full lot Kaysers silk gloves in the
most desirable cOlors as we'll as
black and white. Long gloves as
we'll as short gloves. Prices SOC
to $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07
Ask for Aliens Foot Ease.

powder for Swollen Tired, Hot, Smart
ing feet. Also Free Sample of the FooT-
EASE CORN PA new invention. Address.
Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

Fine harness carried in stock or
made to order at BaglGy's, wholesale
and retail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

It is estimated that nearly half a
million bottles of the famous Cooper
medicines were sold during Mr.. Coop.
er's recent demonstration in Chicago,
We are agents
LOdsOn's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

You will find not only the larg-
est and best stock to select from
but the ,owest prices. They range
from l23 to soc I'd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07
HELP IS OFFERED
TO WORTHY your

Ne earnestly request all young persons, no matter
now limited their means or education, who wish to
obtain thorough business training and good posi-
tion to write by first mail for our great half-rate
offer. Success. independence and probable fortune
are guaranteed. Don't delay. Write today.
che Ga. ~Ala. Business College, Macon. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

just received mos excellent
lot OF the Cadet brand boys waists
and blouscs,
They a'e beautiful made. per
feet fitting, splendid washable col.
ors, soc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07
fSHORT TALKS BY
L. T. COOPER.
LACK OF ENERGY

NO man or woman can be successful
or happy if they lack energy. If thew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

We want to impress upon you
the importance of seeing our line
OF trunks and travelling bags of
all kinds, sizes, prices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

In White Wash Skirts we have
tie best made and best fitting
skirts we have ever handled, the
price ranging from s $50 to $500,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07
Mosquito Canopiies.

We are gents for the famous
D X e anOpi4s the gre~test cano-
piey mad thu most easily adjust
ed. We also handle the Palmer
and tho PERI ct'o1 nets. Full
ITO, k of vi on hand IL nging in
price 81 80 to $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-07

"ACORN" brand ladies lawn
waists at the most reasonable
prlc $. They cnst you very little
m r than the material would.
We have some beautiful things
in ladies plain aud trimmed white
wash suits "ACORN' brand.
which insqres them being proper
~ IN sde and the prices are very
reasonable, r
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26

BoY 10 DO LIGHT WORK IN THE
scuntry; good home; wages accord,
hg To work done. Apply sM. P..a care
Astorian office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
The s,NEEzE


In Past Ages Il Played . Very I'm.
portant Part In Life.
Many odd notions still exist an ID
sneezing, md some persons may b
heard to exclaiin "BlesA my soul
oncer' BLESS my sori, twice!s and SO
on after each sneeze. But In past
ages the sneeze really played a. very
important part.
In ancient Greece the people saluted
each other whenever any one present
chanced to sneeze. As Xenophon was
addressing the Greek army In mo
ment OF defeat on a historical occa-
sion a soldier sneezed. The lines Of
battle were formed at once, for the
sneeze was deemed good omen, and
the Greeks were successful.
Among the Hebrews when person
sneezed the bystanders would say,
'sTobinz chailm'-"A long life to YOU
In India criminals on the rack Of tor
ture have saved their own lives BY
sneezlng accidentally.
A humorous story about sneezing is
told In that wonderful collection Of
oddities, "The Arabian Nights" A
schoolmaster was particular In teach
Ing his pupils the value Of pollteness.
He also told them that whenever he
sneezed they should clap their hands
and say, Long live our noble master"
One day master and pupils went out
for q stroll. The air was hot, and all
soon grew very thirsty. Great was
their JOY at last to find well. But
the bucket was at the bottom Of the
well, and so the schoolmaster went
down to bring 1t up. The boys seized
the rope and tugged for dear life. Just
as the schoolrnaster reached the top Of
the well he sneezed. The boys let go
the rope and clapped their hands, shout
ing, Long live our noble masterg'
AS for the poor schoolmaster, he fell
to the bottom OF the well, where he
may be to this day, for all one knows
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
MEETING al CROCODILE.
The Animal and the Hunters Wsrs kil
Taken BY Surprise.

TSksn BY Surprise.
While looking ior Il hlppopotamus |
was the fortune of tho author ol
uganda 10 Khartum" to encounter |
crocodile under somewhat unusual cir
cumstances, He was following q ficsi
track leading through the dense under
growth from the lake inland. Tws
men accompanied him. ono carrying
his camera ana the other bis second
gun, whiic he shouldcred his rifle.
Suddenly heard Il rustllng noise In
front of ME and realized that some
creature was approaching, but what
1t could not be the hippo, because there
was no thunlerous tread. but had nc
time to think for THE creature. what
ever II might be, was upon me Ia d Sec
ond.
At two yards | discovered what II
was--an immense crocodile more than
twelve feet long.
I was right IN IT. path, and there was
ns possible escape on either side. 10 !
stood still with my ride at shoulder
and waited, The crock did not wait,
however. and In some remarkable way
II hustled mo 10 one side, almost knock.
cd me over. and erdeavored to make bis
way to the water
To dispute hIs right Of way would
have been folly. realized only hor-
rlble, soft. wrlggllng mass pressing
against my legs In d most sickenlng
way. Why he did not bite me do not
know. At first thought he had done
so as he brushed against my leg. but I
found II was only his horny scales that
scraped my shin. And he was more
taken by surprise than was and for.
got all about bis huge jaw and the
lasting impression he might have made
upon my legs.
After he had passed l turned to see
how the men would fare One had got
back to the shore and 80 was no longer
In view. The other man with the cam
era was the funniest sight. His head
was stuck fast In the thick bramhles,
and his legs were In the air, the cam
era Of course In the mud beside him.
do not think the .'crock' could have
seen him, for he had literally taken a
header Into the bush. and his legs were
far above the crocodile's jaws.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
Swords Bent Double to Test Them.

Swords Bent Double to Test Them.
II you have an opportunity at any
time Of examining sword such az IA
used In naval apd military services
you may notice that just below the
hilt, an inch or two down the blade,
there is d small disk OF brass welded
into the blade. The meaning Of this
brass might well escape any one not
possessed OF a well developed sense OF
curiosity. Swords are subjected to
very severe tests before being issued,
and this brass piece indicates that one
Of the tests to which the sword was
subjected was to have Its point bent
right back until 1t touched the hilt at
the brass spot. Swords that have sue
cessfuliy withstood this severe test are
trustworthy ~ London Chronicle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
roR sALE-REAL ESTATE

DOR SALE TWO LOTS IN ASTORIA
and one Ii Warrenton; win ell cheap.
Address sJ.,s Astorian Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26

NOTICE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR
the erection and completion Of boiler
room and chimney on the property Of
the i. h. W. Co, known as the Page
Block. will be received by the under
signed at the Astoria National Bank.
where the plans and specifications may
Be sen, up to the 25th day Of October.
lsO7. The Company reserves the right
% reject any or all bids.
Astoria, Or, Oct. Is. 1907.
G. R. HIGGINS
Secretary the r. H. w. Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26

IA BIG RARGAN-l00xlOo FEET IN
center III city %. Bond street Apply
- Western Realty Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
CALI FOR WARRANTS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

KDS WANTED FOR MOVING HOUSE
At 436 Tenth street.; address for par
ticulars. Mrs. T. Grange. l26 Thirteenth
street, Portland. l0-22-3t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
FOR SALE

ToR SALE--le HORSEPOWER EN-
zine and 20 horsepower boiler; small
notor. HoeAers. l0,le-tf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
'CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.


WANTEDA YOUNG LADY TO AT
tend Office; one that understands the
finnish language; call between the
hours of B and 5 p. N, On Friday or
SATURDAY III l72 Tenth street. l0.25-2t,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26
LAUNDRIES.

THOSE PLEATED BOSOM SHIRTS
The kind known by dressy men In the
summer. are difficult articles to launder
nicely. Unless you know just how to
10 IT, tho front pleats won't iron down
smooth, and the shirt front win look
mussy. Our New Press Ironer irons
them without rolling or stretching. Try
Il. Troy Laundry, Tenth and Duane.
Phone Main 1901.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26

FINNISH MASSEUSE, Victoria Airola
snTes rheumatism, chronic. bowel and
liver disorders. Hot vapor baths will be
given if the patients conditions demands
such treatment. ] will positively cure
the most obstinate cose Of rheumatism.
". "A. AIROLA,
l0-l9-tf. l52 Washington st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-26

WANTED YOUNG MAN NOT UN-
der is years Of age to learn candy
nskipg iii all its details Hoeaers.
l0-lS-tf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Hartman and Hot Water.

Mr.. Hartman seems to like hot water.
He leaves the witness stand in New York
and HES him straight to the Hot Springs
of Virginia. In this way he keeps boiling
with Indignation at an inquisitve official
dom and an unappreciative public. His COM
ments on the current topic in which he fig
ures are interesting. The President means
well. but doesn't know what he is driving
at. The people, pretending to demand fair
treatment at the hands of the railroads, are
simply envious of the success of the men
who are operating the roads. 1t is all very
plain to Mr.. Hartman. He understands the
whole question, and could set everybody
right if people would only hear and heed
him. What capital Secretary of the De-
partment of Railroads he would make I'M
der a policy of government ownership! That
is. if he could be induced to work for the
public as capably as he has been working
against it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02

another. will not the country be asked to
abandon the archipelago to the natives
and stand the world of with a proclama-
ton?
II such is the case we may make up our
minds that our next presidential campaign
will attract the worlds attention. Euro
pean visitors to the islands have not agreed
with this complimentary appraisement Of
the Fiiipinos Many Englishmen. and
Frenchmen, and Germans, upon returning
home from the east, have expressed the
opinion that we shall be a long time in the
archipelago: and they have rejoiced in the
fact. Particularly those who had made, or
were meditating making, investments
there. While the Stars and Stripes MES
they will have no fears for their property.
The Filipino assembly meets this year,
and Secretary Taft will go out to see the
start made. There may be no important
Developments 1t is very likely that the
orators will be most in evidence. They
were in the Cuban assembly. 1t was the
tall talk of the politicians which INSTRUCTED
progress in Cuba, and befogged the real
issues before. the people. But, for better or
for worse, the assembly is to meet, and We
are to get a line both on the present aspl-
rations of the people. and the capacity OF
their picked men to transact public busl-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
The Traction Bill Muss.

The future of the track extension bill Is
not roseate. The situation is not particu-
larly hopeful, yet Washington is not nope
less. 1t never is. No matter how FAR Con-
gress wanders off from the principles of the
square deal and of common sense, Wash
ington continues to hope for the best.
With this Congress to expire on Monday
only few hours remain in which to do the
right thing and clear up the situation in
the track extension question. A good deal
of clearing must be done. The situation is
confused.
There are two features of the track-ex-
tension-smoke- broad-tire bill that will
weaken it with the Senate. One of these
features is in and by itself a good one 1t
is that which extends the anti-smoke law
to cover steam locomotives. The other fea-
ture is in and by itself a bad one. 1t Is
that which provides for four-inch tires on
all vehicles of certain weight. The mimi
mum weight is placed SO low that the bill.
IL it should become a law, would produce
confusion in the conduct Of business in the
District and without any compensating bene-
fit. There is no public opinion behind this
bill. 1t has never been proved and 1t is not
believed that the streets of Washington
have suffered because the tires used here
are too narrow for the loads imposed on
the wheels. No cutting or rutting of the
pavements has been shown.
The House of Representatives is en-
amored of both the locomotive smoke
and the broad tire propositions, and if the
track bill to permit the street railway COM
panies to extend their tracks to union sta
ton gets through the House at all it may
be with the smoke and tire riders on it.
If it comes before the House subject to
amendment. it may be loaded down with
even more fatal riders. 1t may have three
cent car fares and universal transfers
pinned to it. If it comes before the House
not subject to amendment, those members
who would like to amend it, may help to
kill it.
If it does not come before the House at
all, the people of Washington lose. The
tracks of the local traction companies will
not be extended to union station by the
time the steam railroads occupy it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
From Bad to Worse.

Where is the dear old-fashioned girl,
Who wore a most 4bewitching curl
And, if besought. would not refrain
From efforts kind to entertain.
Shed sing a simple song and sweet,
With love and sentiment replete;
Or, if twas much desired, recite
"Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight
In mild dfsdain We used to smile,
Upon her somewhat stilted style;
Indeed. such sharp remarks were passed
That we have silenced her at last.
The clever lasses of today,
When they accomplishments display,
Would laugh, If called on to recite
"Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight
Their fingers most expertly fair
Evoke a rafting rag-tine air.
they sing Of crap games hard to win,
or chickens. raZors and of gin.
From Threats SO white there comes un
checked,
A flow of jig and dialect.
sometimes wish that they'd recite
''Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Anti-Smoke Proposition Smothered.

THE hope of the smoke abaters that the
proposition to amend the District smoke
law to include locomotives would become
a law at this session of Congress was
crushed by the refusal of the Senate yes
terday to consider the Hansbrough bill.
The smoke proposition was suffocated.
Senatorial legerdemain did the work. 1t is
difficult to see how those senators who
served as accomplices in the asphyxiation
of a measure they had previously unani-
mously approved can extract any credit
for their remarkable and mysterious be-
havior.
A bill to give the terminal company the
right to erect warehouses, etc. was intro
duced in the House, and the smoke propo-
sition was offered an amendment That
amendment extended the present smoke
law to inclu-e locomotive engines within
its provisions. The bill as amended was
passed. 1t went through the usual course
OF procedure in the Senate and was passed
Not vote was cast nor a voice raised
against il. About an hour after its pas
size Senator kean of I,ew Jersey moved a
reconsideration of the hill
The story of Senator Hansbroughs efforts
To get consideration of the bill in order to
las on the table the motion to reconsider
and of the opposition he encountered, is told
in the news columns of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Parks.

The question of present and future parks
Is being considered by a number of Ameri-
can municipalities.
Washington understands the wisdom of
anticipating the dire need of park space.
Cities are expanding and Washington is en-
Joying a particularly vigorous and whole
some growth 1t Is much cheaper to buy
wild land or unimproved land and convert
1t into parks than to postpone such action
till the land is built over. 1t is also better
to thus anticipate the growth of the city,
because the citizens have the use of these
parks several years before they otherwise
would get them. 1t is also true that under
the antcipatory plan the parks are. when
urgently needed. just what the word i'm
plies. a park cannot be created in a year
or two A fresh-made walk, thin grass and
Unexplained shrubbery do not make park.
1t takes some time to "organiZe' park.
and for a park to become established
People do not always rush in to patronize
a new park. The children and their elders
need a little time to become acquainted
with it.
II individuals find it profitable to buy
raw land and hold 1t for investment and for
the city to grow up around 1t, there is in
this fact tip that the government might
do the economical thing by buying land on
the acre instead of the square foot prin-
ciple.
The Senate has shown it's appreciation of
good argument by Incorporating in the sun
dry civil bill provision for the purchase Of
four tracts of land for park purposes. One
of these lies east of Massachusetts avenue
extended north of Rock creek and west of
Woodley Park: the second, between Euclid
street, Columbia avenue or 18th street. W
CT rec nd
extended; the third, near the intersection
of Branch avenue and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast and the fourth. north Of street
and east of Lovers lane, on Georgetown
Heights
No doubt an honest difference of opinion
might arise as to the availability of these
as park sites in relation to other tracts, but
such difference would arise no matter
whether a choice be made now or a hun
dred years hence The thing which con-
Germs the whole city is that available and
ample park sites shall be provided before
the land values approach the prohibitive
price.
There is a bill pending in the Missouri
legislature to provide additional park space
for St. Louis. This bill opens way by
which ! per cent of the voters may petition
for a popular vote on proposed reserva-
tioHs' llhofiZeS the governor 10 appoint
commissions to manage such reservations;
gives the commissions power to acquire and
maintain for the public open spaces and
woodlands for recreation to establish con-
Meeting highways. obtain lands by pur-
chase OF gift, condemn when necessary. and
to borrow money to a limited amount for
improvements within such districts. This
bill was presented to the legislature through
the instrumentality of the St. Louis Civic
League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
The Democrats and the Philippines.

Mr.. Bryan holds to his view of a Filipino
republic under an American protectorate
He stated IL in his campaign in 1900, and
re-stated il after visiting the islands. He
wants Uncle Sam to pull up stakes and
come home He considers the Filipinos
capable of self -government, and does not
noubt that a word of warning from US
would prevent any interference with them
by the outside world.
Mr.. Culberson, who figures i'm the presi-
Dental speculation of the day, entertains
an opinion somewhat similar, and has tried
to secure an expression by Congress that
We are not in the islands to stay He
failed, however.
Mr.. Sulzer. in support of the same policy.
puts IL in his own aggressive way:
THE greatest duty that devolves upon
this government today-you are free-is
10 establish a republic at the door of Asia.
l say. and l always have said. the Filipinos
should be free. They are just as capable
Of self-goyernment today as the Cubans.
When this is done a resolution should be
passed by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of these United States saying
this republic was established by America,
and any act whatsoever against IL will be
considered an act unfr.endly to the great
United States. Show to the world our
much-fiaunted love and belief in free gov
ernment by the people. And Japan won't
steal the Philippines"
Here are three democrats, one from the
cast. one from the west. and one from the
south, all agreed about what should be
done. and all outspoken on the subject
DO they not give us a forecast of what the
next democratic national platform will
contain a. respects the Philippines?
Whether the candidate is Mr.. Bryan or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Mr.. Morgan's Congo Proposition.

The turn Senator Morgan has given
to the Congo question is, to say the least
of it, novel. His very high abilities, and
his serious purpose toward all public bust
ness forbid any suspicion of levity or tri-
fling on his part, but his proposition is
such that the public must necessarily Won
der a little at its character and it's source
Our interference in that matter has been
sought on the score of humanity. The
charge Is that King Leopold and those
operating under his authority have not
only been robbing the natives of the Congo
country of their property, but sacrificing
thousands of lives to greed. We have
been asked to enter our protest against
conditions abhorrent in the extreme, and
to assist in putting an end to them.
On the other hand, it has been held
that all such stories are either baseless
or else greatly exaggerated Rnd that,
whatever the case may be, it is not 'our
funeral" What have We to do with the
Congo and its people. or with those who
may be depressing them? Let us attend
to our own affairs, which are serious
enough
This question Mr. Morgan answers by
putting in claim for the negroes in Amer
lea. Not only would he interfere with
King Leopold's operations. but would in
ac.-e into concession alleged to have
been made by the government of Liberia