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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
WAL IONS IN AMERICA.
They Wer First Used Some Four Gen.
turies Ago In Mexico.

lElGS HSO "SNiSos
To it's northerly neighbors Mexico
seems IL land of contradiction. 1t was
exploited by the Spanish conquerors
a hunt lred years before the pilgrims
landed at Plymouth Rock, and yet the
American from the United States finds
it com paratively primitive and un'
developed. country. In some respects
it has go ue back, losing the Splendor
of it's ear. Y times. yet it is land now
stirring wi til youth and growth.
The carri sge of goods affords an in
stance of til ese paradoXical conditions,
for in Mexic o, the first soil OF the new
world to be Travelled by wheels, bur-
dens are toe ay largely borne on hui
man backs. says the New York Post:
There was never wheel turned Oh
the western he 1nisphere until about the
year 1923 or 524, when Sebastian de
Aparicio brous llt some OK carts over
from Spain anC l began hauling freight
and passengers between Vera Cruz and
the City CT Mex. co. He grew wealthy.
moved to Puebl; |, became lay broth
er Of the Franci scans and died full CT
years, piety and honors in 1000, nine
ty-eiglil. years OF age. He was canon
lied by the pope end later was adopt
ed as pa tron saint { VI Puebla.
Among the mot ntain and plateau
tribes of Mexico, &C ntral America and
a large p art of Sou tn America trans
portation methods ;lre precisely the
same today as they were in the days
of Cortes, AIvarado a nd Pizarro. The
cargado Gr eighter) nd the aguador
(water carr. err are st. II omnipresent.
The size Of their self imposed bur-
dens compe-s. notice frol the least OBJ
servant trave er.
Mexico has been calle> l the land Of
the patient la ck.' 1t is IL good name.
The Indians, 'ho form early half OF
her population, seem to lie enamorea
of their burden ). The loat is they car
~ would be far too much f, " the aver
age white man.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16

!: ~
"fhe special car for New York?'' de-
Manded Margaret.
"Track 12." came the response.
"Hurry up! They're just closing the
gates"
With a little shrek Of excitement
Margaret dashed down the concourse
and slipped through the gate just in
time. She paused uncertainty, looking
for the private car. y brakeman dart
ed forward, half pushed her upon the
rear platform and the train began to
move There was a clamor at the
gate, evidently from the people who
had missed the train, and Margaret
smiled contentedly as she realized by
how narrow Il margin she had caught
the train herself.
The friendly brakeman looked puz-
zled when she spoke of a special car,
but at last a light dawned upon his
face.
'"That was to be attached to the
Washington express" he explained
"Ihe train is twenty minutes late"
"And I'm on the wrong train," she
cried.
"Its all right if you want to go to
New York. Wen get there about the
time they do
"Then l may as well stay on Mar
garet moved forward to the Pullmans
still attended by the brakeman. She
had just entered the first of the parlor
cars when she felt a tug at her sleeve.
Jimmy" she cried in astonishment.
"What are you doing hereF'
"Bearing defeat back to New York" :"
he explained. II got the license, and
tried to get word to you, but it seems
that your father took the precaution
to put couple of private detectives on
guard. One Of them had me arrested
for disturbing the peace when 1 tried
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
Accustomed to It,

"Yes," said Rivetts, q went to a
5 o'clock tea with my wife yester-
day"
NGraciousp' exclaimed Chumley.
ssDidn't it nearly drive you crazy Z"
ooh, no. [ didn't mind it. /
own a boiler shop, you know. -
Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16

to swing up and find a crotch we'll
above the reach of those lowering
horns.
The bull looked about puzzledly for a
moment, then he caught sight of the
CLINT of red in the branches and
charged again. His impact shook the
tree. but it did not dislodge the girl,
for she clung with her arms about the
trunk.
Being a patient animal, the bul- t
waited, and Dora was so much occ- J.
pied with the unpleasantness of t ne
situation that she never noticed the ap-
proach of man in red golf coat un-
til he was midway across the lot.
''Look out,1 she shrilled, "it's bull
RUM
The newcomer obeyed both iniunc-
tons, but the cry had attrac Ted the
bulls attention, and the amir aal was
fast gaining on his new pr " when
suddenly the man leaped to one side,
and the bull plowed on. By the time it
had turned the man wasNr unning for
the tree and swung himself I'D lust as
the bull reached him.
Marrow squeak that" he chuckled.
81 felt like Don Jose in Carmen LIS
it you, Dora?"
81 should think you could tell the.
difference between br Ill and a cow
she said severely. ''Tf .e idea of walk
ing right into d field V ith that coat"
''I was all right : 7as the easy re-
Spouse. king Cha lpion belongs in
the next lot. He mu s have broken the
fence. I was taxi = g a short cut to
the links. Glad L / eft my clubs there
last night or l sh u Id have lost them.
How did you get h ere?"
Il was going # er arbutus,' she ex-
planned. Il was wearing Teds coat
and that horrifl creature broke down
the fence to gel after it,"
"Amiable aTlir lal,'' commented Fra
zer. I'D lik-e to get down and pat
him on the fleaf with an ak"
"We're t,esp .assers. He's on his
owners proper ty," she reminded
'"That's So" ne agreed, ''but that does
not AFFECT my desire in the least"
"And Ted J las some friends to sup
per-" she wa lied, ''and there won't be
any arbutus. "
Hell ha ye supper, anyway" re-
are likely get.''
Don't gu think the creature will
go away?" pleaded Dora.
I'll ask him if you like" he offered,
"but he d oesn't look as though he ever
would. Frazer lets him stay cut all
night. Dissipated sort of creature,
King CT lampion is
DO ou suppose they would hear if
we cal ied?'
eve. would hurt our voices to no
avail The only thing to do is to wait
until it gets SO dark that he can't see
the red. Then maybe he'll forget u.s."
:" throw him your coat" commanded
Dc IA. Maybe that will satisfy him
Al ID he'll go away"
Frazer dropped his coat directly in
front of King Champions nose. Di-
rectly the bull reduced it to ribbons and
worked himself up to a fresh fury.
"He isn't even happy when he gets
tt,'' commented Frazer. stubborn
| sort of brute.''
| His choice of word had been unfor-
tunate. Dora froze up. She had for
( gotten in the excitement that she and
Frazer had solemnly ruptured their
friendship because she had refused to
give up Benning as her partner in the
double match game. He had called
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
Inclusive.
cess.

Belle Enthusiastically know
that rich old fellow who's courtlng
Maud is a regular curmudgeon to
live with, but she'll have all kinds
Of money.
Nell (dryly)- She will indeed, in
Guiding alimony.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
Married Man Knew.

':Wonderful," said the professor,
is the strength of the human jaw" !"
"And," added the married man,
'Ethink of its tirelessness !''-Wash-
ington Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
Just a Taste.

Missionary y--And co you know moth
ing whatever of religion? Cannibal-
last missionary was here.-CleYeland
Leader.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
The Important Thing.

Il guess I won't eat any dinner
today" said the first clerk.
''Why not? ?" asked the second.
because if l do [ won't have any
time for my regular after dinner
smoke" ."-Des Moines Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
EullY Qualified.

Manager (of road company)-So
you think you are qualified to be-
come an actor, do you? Ever had
any experience?
Applicant-Yes, sir. [ used to be
a professional pedestrian.-Chicago
News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
High Noon.

Patience-What does it mean by
being married at "high noon?" Do
you know?
Patrice-Oh, yes. 1t means tax
ing a II to / chance. - Yonkers
Statesman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16

Mr.. B. Tul-That's a beautiful
diamond that old Waterbug bought
for Miss Firefy.
Miss Roache-Yes, but it isn't
genuine. She throws the light
through it to make it shine.-Suc-
cess.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-07-16
In Spite of
Ills Grace.
By GRACE EENDRICK.

Copyright, 1907, by Homer Sprague.
!.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
NegIigee Shirts.

1t would be useless for us to ex-
tOl the many merits of the ECLIPSE"
shirts for we have been sole agents
in Americas for them solong nearly
every man in this country who
wears shirts know they are abso-
lutely the best producedin America.
We are showing simply the finest
variety of them all the newest and
most up-to-date patterns we have
ever carried and the white ones in
everything that the most fastidiOus
dreSserS could ask for.
The prices $1.O0 and $1.5O.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
500 REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medicinal fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send fol
list of testimonials. Address:
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0
Sold by druggists, 75c. I'm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Sundry Items For Men.

Inspect our superb stock of sox
ranging from 15c to SOC pair; our
elastic seam nainsOOk and also drill
drawers for SOC pair and shirts in
nainsook and balbriggan at same
price. Our superb line Pioneer
Suspenders at 25c pair; our Scrivens
elastic seam understands and draw
ers in all the popular sizes; our Fow-
lers four-ply linen collars at II I-2C.
each; our light night robes at
SOC Coo TIC and ST. each; our I'M
matchable AnainSook pajamas at ST.
SO suit; our immense assortment
of neCkwear ranging from 25c to
75c. In fact we want to impress
upon you that right here you will
find the largest and most complete
stock in Ga. and at lowest prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Men Past Sixty. In Danger.

More than half of mankind over
sixty years of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disorders, usually en-
largement of PROSTATE glands. This
is both painful and dangerous, and
Foley's Kidney Cure should be taken
at the first sign of danger, as it cor
reefs Irregularities and has cured
many old men of this disease. Mr..
Rodney Burnett, Rockport, Mo-, says ::
q suffered with enlarged PROSTATE
gland and kidney trouble for years
and after taking two bottles of Fol
eys Kidney Cure l feel better than
| have for twenty years, although /
am now 81 years old" Sold by all
druggists. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
FOR SALE.

Z Room house, with barn. cribs,
etc, Store house, 5 acres of land.
On one Of the best streets, fine
place for Trucking and dairy. A
pleasant home.
$50 acres, 4 room house, 3 horse
farm open, running water, IS acre.
200 acres, level land, one 8 room
and one 4 room house with barns,
cribs, So acre.
Three 4 room houses (new) large
lots rented to prompt paying ten
ants 1T $50 90 mont tn, only 81, 100,
each. $500 cash, balance ID
months 6 per cent. Cheaper than
pay ing Tent. Street cars will ,un
lear this property.
10 Room house centrally locate d
remit d 10 reliable tenants for $500.
Price SO, $50. This is a safe place
for your idle money.
New 5 room house with bat h,
Ia&e lo'; rent $3.50, price 81, $50.
Sd investment.
VI B WiIIifOrd.
1O3 Cotton Ave.
~ ."E
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scien-
lists are unanimous in the conclu-
sion that the generally accepted linn
itation of the human life is many
years below that attainment possible
with the advanced knowledge OF
which the race is now possessed The
critical period, that determines its
duration, seems to be between 80
and 50; the proper care of the body
during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged; carelessness then be-
ing fatal to longevity. Natures best
helper after so is Electric Bitters,
the scientific tonic medicine that revi-
talizes every organ of the body Guar
anteed by Eldridge Drug Co soc.
I'M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
ALABAMA TO QUIT BOOZE
WILL FOLLOW THE LEAD OF GEOR-
GIA SHORTLY.
Legislature May Attempt TO Pass a
Similar Law if Possible.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, July 81
Rumor is rife here today to the effect
that prohibition members of the Ala
bama legislature, elated over the sue
cess of the state prohibition measure
in Georgia, will attempt to put
through a similar bill. The present
session will end in a few days, and
while it is possible that nothing in
the way of state prohibition can be
accomplished at this time it is GER
tain to be an issue in the next cam
paign and with every indication of 4
successful issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
OPEN BOLLS or COTTON
FIRST OF NEW CROP ARE SEEN IN
AMERICUS.
Grown in a Dry Streak and Not
Sample of the General Crop of
the County.

The first open cotton bolls seen in
Americas this season were exhibited
yesterday by Bolton Bros. from their
farm in the Fifteenth district Mr.
j. f. Bolton stated that the crop there
had suffered greatly from dreuth and
despite the general rains elsewhere
over the country, his farm was still
dry, and had been so for weeks past
These open bolls do not reflect CROP
conditions here generally, and the
total number of August bales mark
eted in Americas can probably be
counted upon the fingers of a one.
armed man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Endorsed BY the County.

"The most popular remedy in Otse-
go county and the best friend of my
family" writes VIM, NJ Dietz, editor
and publisher of the Otsego Jour
nal, Gilbertsyille, N. Y, is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t has proved to be
an infallible cure for coughs and
colds, making short work of the worst
of them We always keep a bottle in
the house. / believe it to be the
mos VALUABLE prescription known
for lung and throat diseases" Guar
anteed to never disappoint the taker,
by Eldridge Drug Co. Price SOC and
$1.O0 Trial bottle free I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neglected your Kidneys;
Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
in loins, side, back, groins and blad-
der? Have you fabby appearance
of the face, especially under the eyes?
Too frequent desire to pass urine? If
so, Williams, Kidney Pills will cure
you,-at Druggist Price soc.
Williams Mfg Co. Props, Cleve-
land, o.
Sold by,W. A. REMBERT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
PEN MIGHTIfR THAN THE BOOZE
Gold Pen Will Be Used TO Sian the
Bill.

ATLANTA, July 31.-H Y. McCord
Well-known wholesale grocer OF
Atlanta and an ardent prohibitionist
has presented Governor Smith with a
handsome gold pen with which the
Governor will sign the State prohibit
ton bill as soon as it reaches him
after passage. The pen will then
be returned to Mr.. McCord who will
make a present of it to Emory Col
lege as a valuable relic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
For Rent.

One of generally conceded
most valuable retail stands in
City. The large building cor
ner of Jackson and Forsyth
streets, at present occupied by
Allison Furniture Company.
Possession next few days.
Rent on above very reason
able. Apply to Johnson &
Harold. 6-2O-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
RETURNS TO HOME IN ARIZONA
After Spending Month Pleasantly in
Americas.

Mrs. Walter E. Murphy and young
sons, after a delightful visit in Am
CIRCUS, guests of Rev. and Mrs. Rob-
ert L. Bivins, left yesterday for their
far away home in Arizona, to the re-
gret Of many friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Murphy are former residents of Am
CIRCUS and many here would welcome
their return here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
ENJOYING A STAY IN MOUNTAINS
Americas Young Ladies Go to North
Carolina.

y party of charming Americas
young ladies left yesterday for the
North Carolina mountains, where the
remainder of the heated term will
be delightfully."- passed.. Those con-
posing the party are Misses Sarah
P Cobb, Elizabeth c. Cobb, Martha
L. B. Cobb Gerturude Smith and Nan
ME Sue Bell. They go first to High
lands, N. c., where a month will
spent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
WAITING UPON SHIPMENT OF BRICK
Work Upon the Y. M. G. A. Hall is
Delayed.

Work upon the handsome Y. M
C. A. building is being delayed for a
brief while pending the arrival Of a
shipment of pressed brick, now upon
the way. Good progress has been
made thus far, and operations will
go forward with rush when the
brick needed will arrive. The build
ing will be ready for the cornerstone
exercises on the night of August IA
as already announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
HAY Fever and Summer Colds.

Victims of hay fever will exper-
fence great benefit by taking Foley's
Honey and Tar, as it stops difficult
breathing Immediately and heals the
int1amed air passages, and even if it
should fail to cure you it will give
instant relief" The genuine is in
yellow package. Sold by all drug
gists. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
AWARDED CONTRACT FOR PLUMBING
Entire Work in Y. M. c. A. BUILDING
Given Out.

The building committee of the Y.
M. c. A. has awarded to Mr.. Charles
P. Payne the entire contract for the
plumbing in the new building now
in course of construction, including
the shower baths and other Access
series. The contract is an important
one, and of considerable proportions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

is an expression as old as the race.
No doubt the rising and setting of
the sun is the most regular perfor-
nance in the universe, unless it is
the action of the liver and bowels
when regulated with DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Guaranteed by Eldridge
Drug Co., 25c. I'M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

M. T. Lynch, Editor of the Phillips
burg, N. j., Daily Post, writes: Il
have used many kinds of medicines
for coughs and colds in my family
but never anything so good as Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar. | cannot say
too much in praise of it. Sold by all
druggists. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Ten Years in Red.

For ten years l was confined to
my bed with disease of my kidneys, .
writes R. A. Gray, J. P. of Oakville
Ind. ut was SO severe that l could
not move part of the time. | con-
suited the very best medical skill
available, but could get no relief I'M
til Foleys Kidney Cure was recon-
mended to me. 1t has been a God
send to me- Sold by all druggists.
I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
aEreryhodr Shonld KNOW,

says C. G. Hays, prominent bust
ness man of Bluff, Mo. that Bucklen's
Arnica Salve is the quickest and sur
est healing salve ever applied to a
sore, burn or wound, or to case
of piles. I've used it and know what
I'm talking about Guaranteed by
Eldridge Drug Co, 25c. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Warming

If you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kid
ney Cure, you will have only your
self to blame for results, as it posi-
lively cures all forms of kidney and
bladder diseases. Sold by all drug
gists. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Wanted.

A good stenographer, one who I'M
derstands double entry bookkeeping,
or if not, would like to, learn. Mail
written application, stating qualifica-
lions. Position permanent.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Aug Lift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

See Bagley's buggles before you buy.
Special price to cash customers or will
sell on terms to suit customer,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Lime! Lime!

Why pay the Lime Trust $1.00 to
$1,20 per BARREL when you can buy
best outside the Trust Lime, (our
guarantee as to quality at soc to
$1.00, according to quantity wanted.
Johnson &c Harold.
7-25-1m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Removed to New Quarters.

l am now located at my new shop,
Jackson street, next to steam laun-
dry, where | will do tinwork, plumb
ing, steam and gas fitting. All repairs
given prompt attention. Phone 315.
CHARLES p. PAYNE.
22-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Tourist Supplies.

Come in and see our most ex-
cellent assortment of trunks, trav-
cling bags, suit cases of all kinds.
We have the stock from which
you can be pleased and the prices
that will quickly make sales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

Fine harness carried in stock or
made to order at Baglsy's, wholesale
and retail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

Misses Julia and Marie Query left
yesterday for Macon where they will
spend several weeks with friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Ask your Grocer for Knal.
lenberg's Excellent" flour.
| mo.

LOST-Phi Delta Theta stick pin.
Reward II returned to Thos l.. Bell
jewelry store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
We want to still further reduce

We want to still further reduce
our stock of clothing and in order
to do so for the next few days we
will make the following offer.
Suits Formerly $4,000 now $1,000
Suits Formerly 27.5O now 1850
Suits Formerly $500 now 16.5Oj
SUITS Formerly ESQ now $500
SUITS Formerly 1000 now 1875
Suits Formerly $500 now 900
SUITS Formerly 1850 now $50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
Letter Press for Sale.

Small letter press for sale. Apply
Times Recorder office. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

LOST-Masonic pin, in city last
week. Notify Times Recorder and
get reward 1t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01

New line Silver Card Cases for lad
les at Bells, the jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-01
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL LIFE
BreWtieS That Tell of Movements of Americas
Folks and Friends.
News Items of City Life That Are CMOned Briefly for Busy
Readers.

Hammocks, Tennis goods, ba ball
goods and Fishing Tackles, large line
to select from at Holidays Book
Store.