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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

A young woman Of social promi-
nence and responsibility was TO unite
with the church In her home town and
desired the ordinance OF baptism by
immersion in the river. Among the
number that gathered to witness the
baptism was a little boy friend
Charlie. about four years old. The pro
ceedings were entirely new to The
child. and he looked on with strange
curiosity as the candidate was led into
the river. The spring freshets had
made the river somewhat turbulent
and 1t was with dificulty that the min
,ster maintained his footing. During
the following week the young woman
called at the home OF his family and
after the usual greetings said to tne
little boy as she extended her hand:
aCome here. Charlie, and see me,
You do not know who / am. do your
she continued
Yes, indeed, do" said the ooy
.sYou is that woman that went II
syximmin' with the minister on sun
day."-Judge's Library.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26
FIRST CHAIN CABLES
They suppIantsd the Uss Of Hsu...
Repe on Warships.

my Suppianted the Use Of Hompan
Rope on Warships.
Inc nrst man who succeeded in max.
ing q useful chain cable was Robart
Finn, and be experimental with IL IN
lSO6 In a small ship named the Anne
and Isabella. of 800 tons burden. His
cable was made Of very short links.
with no stay pins or studs, says the
London Globe, but II served its pur.
pose and was, moreover, favorably re-
ported upon by some Of the progressive
seamen Of the time.
AT about the same period a heuten-
ant In the navy named Samuel Brown
was also experimenting with chain ca
bles made of twisted links, and this
when 1t was duly patented he brought
to the attention of the navy board.
After much discussion it was decided
to give Lieutenant Brown the com
mand Of sailing vessel, the Penelope,
and send him on voyage TO Marti-
nique and Guadeloupe. At his own ex-
pense he was to supply chain cables
for the ship, and they were to be ex-
perimented with on the voyage. Dur.
ing the four months the ship was away
the new cables were given q thorough
/ trial and proved quite satisfactory.
When Brown made his report a com
mittee was appointed to advise as to
the adoption Of the chain cable In place
of the hempen, and as a result the new
tackle was gradually introduced into
men-of-war. Between 1910 and 1871
| the first chain cables were served out
to the ships, but the full complement
of hempen ropes was still retained
! This system remained In force unit
| 1874, when the number Of hempen ca
bles was reduced to three, and in 1874
a further change was ordered, two
hempen cables only being retained al
principal mooring tackle.
During the Russian war the superior
lty of chain cables was amply demon
strated ON many occasions. The yes
sells were exposed to the gales and hur
ricanes of the Baltic and the Black sea
but whereas the men-of-war with thes
chains were able to keep their moor
ings in the toughest weather many o
the merchantmen transports, fitted on
~ with hempen ropes, broke away an'
met with disaster. And so an ancien
industry, one which in early days wa
almost a monopoly in Dorsetshire. wa
placed infinitely In a secondary ranl
No act Of parliament such as that O
Henry VIII. ordaining that mo perso
but the inhabitants only shall max
cables" could bring back the prosper
ity to Bridport which that town ha
enjoyed in the earliest days of Eng
lands naval glory. A modern battl'
shin carries four main cables and al
chors, each costing about f1.20O. Til
gives her a total Of 450 fathoms {
chain cable.-London Globe.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

A Scotch cobbler. described on tne
,ol,ce hooks as a notorious offender.
was sentenced by Forfar magistrste
20 nav a me Of half a crown, or, In de-
fault twenty-four hours hard LABOR
II he chose the latter be would be tax
an "a the ian AZ Perth. Then III so
- perth be said. for have some
busipess there" An oGlcial conveyed
him TO Perth. but when the cooo1eL
reached the jail he said be would pay
the ine. The governor found he woan
have to take Il "And now. said tne
cobbler. Il want my fare home. me
Governor demurr0d. bot DISCOVERIES
thsre was no alternative The prison
A. must be sent at the public eXpenSs
- the place be had been brought rom
60 the canny Scot got the p 80
wbIch represented his fare. did his
h,,s,pess ana went home triumphant
tv-oDepce halfpenny and railway nee
tne bette eaE hls Odsnse.-seoeH
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26
To Russia For . Parasite.

" L o. Howard, chief of the bu-
OF entomology, department Of ag-
aiTafe, has gone to the Crimea 70
'1t the eminent Russian entomologist
enthusiastically and confer with him
wi parasite that preys upon the
worn. the Russian having recently
severed what he claims TO be the
1arai enemy of the destructive silk
-an parasite. says the Washington
s1aid DR.. Howard is convinced that
ene Russians discovery is genutne
way win soon be opened for a
.Nng silk industry in the United
e@ He left Washington armed
the necessary authorization to
- % the American embassy at 81
S1searg for assistance in procuring
1Nnege to export various breeds
tSlasftes from Russia, from which
eopeful OF obtaining one variety
y check the ravages OF the silk-
Toe In this country. Experts
- that as soon as an ehecdSe
- ior the preservation OF the SIX
ne Is discovered SIX mani
h the United States VI -
portAnt Industry.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26
MRS. S. DAY BEEBE
Associate Of

Royal Academy of Music, England.
Late Professor Of Pianaforte and Har-
mony at University Of the Pacific, Cal.
Takes advanced and a limited number
of elementary pupils. sol Garden ST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
NEW SERVICE SOON I'm EFFECT
Centrars New Trains Via Amelious to
Southwest.

AS already told by the Times Record
err, the new branch of the Central of
Georgia between GreenvilIe and New
nan junction has been completed and
will be opened for regular serN ice, both
freight and passenger, in two weeks.
With the completion of this section of
the Central of Georgia, new line be-
tween Atlanta and Columbus and
southwest Georgia will be established
Not only will better railroad facilities
be established between Atlanta, Column
bus and Americas, but between Atlanta
and Albany and many of the towns and
cities in southwest Georgia and south
east Alabama, the schedules now under
consideration being arranged to that
end. The Central of Georgia will Oper-
ate their own trains between Columbus
and Atlanta, and it is expected that
through connections to Americas and
the territory below Columbus will be
established at the same time. AS
southwest Georgia is one of the most
enterprising, prosperous and one of the
richest sections of Georgia, this new
service will be far reaching in it's
beneficial effects.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
AUGUSTA USES AMERlcUs TILE
Local Company Makes Large Ship
ment There.

Americas thing is to be used in pay
ing about one of Augustus handsomest
homes, while shipments of this excellent
material are being made to other cities
as well. Yesterday the Americas Tile
and Artificial Stone Co. shipped an
order of solid carload of it's thing to
Hon. BOykin Wright, to be used about
his handsome home there. Another
shipment will be made to Dawson
parties, Americas thing being much in
favor in that city. This is one of Amer
icus' important industries as, aside
from the miles of excellent pavement
laid here by the Americas Tile and
Artificial Stone Co. large shipments OF
its hexagon blocks and building stone,
all made right here, are sent to other
Georgia Cities, and the business is
growing rapidly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
The Real Estatesand Insurance r1an.
GREAT ATTRACTION OF SEASON
Big Ministries Next Tuesday will BE
The Best,

If there is any thing Americas loves
better than minstrel show, it is a
better minstrel show, and the coming
of DOnnelly 81 Hatfeld's Minstrels
next Tuesday night is assurance of
the best. This SPLENDID aggregation is
directed by Al Field, the original and
only AL which fact adds interest to the
engagement here. The show is great
this season, and among other skits
present. THE Independent Order of
Possums," a side splitting burlesque
with many funny complications and
amusing situations. This number is a
burlesque lodge initiation in which
several leading members of Darktown
society are shown the mysteries of the
Order. The I. o. O. P. lodge room is
equipped with all the modern parapher-
MALTA, including an uncomfortable goat.
The latter assumes command of the sit
uation soon after the initiation begins
and butts in'' to everybody and every
thing Many amusing incidents are
enacted in the presence of the officials
, of the order, and the audience is in an
uproar from beginning to end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
MUCH ,NrEREsrIN IMMIGRATION
Americas Must Be Represented at
Meeting

Americas and Sumter county are
deeply, vitality interested just now in
getting new people-working people
here, and should be strongly represen-
ted at the meeting of the Southern I'm
migration Convention to be held in
Macon next Tuesday, most important
one indeed.
AS the Macon News states, the object
of the meeting, of course, is to devise
ways and means for bringing desirable
foreign immigrants to our state, some
thing after the manner now being pur-
sued by South Carolina.
The plan is to send a reliable man,
who knows the needs of the state, to
some European country, such as Scot
lrnd or Sweden, and there let him per-
sonally select such families as are de-
sirous of coming to this country, and
who are able to take care of themselves
after getting here.
..- OF course the national laws govern
ing immigration will be adhered to,
and Chairman Betjeman is now in New
York studying the methods pursued at
Ellis Island, the entry port of the
world, in order that he may speak in
diligently at the Macon convention on
Tuesday next.
1t is expected that such speakers
as National Commissioner Sargent,
Gov. Terrell, Gov.-eIect Hoke Smith.
Commissioner Hudson and Thos. E.
Watson, will address the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn tn at there is at leafs
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all It's stages, and
that is Catarrb. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the foun-
dation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietOrs have SO
much faith in its curative powers that
the offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address F.J.CHENEY eco, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for consti-
patton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
FMANY ATTENDED THE FUNERAL
cbi Mrs. Westbrook CoIey From Rap-
list Church.

The funeral services of Mrs. West
brook Coley, conducted yesterday
morning from First Baptist church,
were largely attended. the deceased
having been a former resident of Amer
icus where, as Miss Fannie Davis she
was beloved among wide circle of
friends. Mrs. Coley was the daughter
of Rev. B. w. Davis, of Valdosta, and
niece of Mrs, P. r. Williford and Mrs.
G. o. Loving of this city. The funeral
services yesterday were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Christie of Valdosta, assisted
by Rev. o. p. Gilbert and Rev. r. L.
Bivins. Many beautiful floral tributes
adorned the handsome casket. The
services were concluded at Oakgrove
Cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
BOILED DOWN TO FOUR LINES
Little Tales of the Town Whacked
Short.

Valentines of all kinds and prices, to
select from at Holidays book store.
Phone GAG.
A sweet-voiced woman, well dressed,
usually succeeds in getting what she
wants. Affectation of speech never APP
peals to one.
Americas might get up guessing
contest now as to when Uncle Sam will
begin work on the Federal building to
be erected here.
Surveyors were at work yesterday
locating the boundary lines of the ag-
ricultural college lands, preparatory to
putting up buildings.
The Lenten services at Calvary
church today will consist of the litany
at IL o'clock, and the usual evening
prayer at 7:30 O'Clock.
Messers. Alonzo Davis and w. n.
Werner, the Alabamans interested in the
kaolin fields near Amencus, were here
Yesterday on business.
The minstrel company coming Tues
day night next is the first in Americas
this. season, and full and top-heavy
house will welcome them.
1t is very probable that the backbone
of winter is now broken. Past history
does not record any very great freezes
after the 10Th of February.
Tiled pavements are making Ameri-
Gus streets the handsomest of any city
in the state. Not only is it attractive,
but durable and lasting also.
The fire department was lucky yes
terday in not having a fire to fight.
| The wind was high, and a fire might
have proved rather dangerous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
BEAR FLIES AT a NEGRO WOMAN
Fierce Animal Is Again Seen Last
Night.

The lower end of Church street, near
the oil mills, was threwn into intense
excitement last night when the wild
animal seen on the Hawkins place last
week attacked a negro woman, Queen
Potts, throwing her down in the road
and greedily devouring a pan of cold
Victuals that she was taking home to
her husband and children. The woman
cooks for family ON Lee street, and
nightly carries home the cold victuals
filched during the day. The bear, or
whatever the animal may be, was prob
ably driven from Muckalee swamp by
hunger and, smelling the victuals, at
tackled the woman. A negro man,
Wood Steele, heard her screams and
ran to her aid, but the animal had de-
voured the contents of the pan and fled
to the swamp again. Two policemen
went to the scene, attracted by the
Woman's yells, but failed to find the
bear. Pan handlers in that neighbor-
hood are terribly wrought up over the
fierce attack of the wild animal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
FILED MORTGAGE FOR MILLIONS
Monster Mortgage is Recorded in
Americas.

The largest mortgage recorded in
Americas in some time was filed yes
terday with Clerks III. e. Allen in Sum-
ter superior court, and the matter of
recording it will keep Clerk Allen and
Heys busy for some time. The amount
named is eighteen million dollars, fig
ures that in themselves are stunning.
The mortgage is made by the Seaboard
Railway to the Morton Trust Co. and
James 1. Burke as trustees, the inden-
ture securing general mortgage and
collateral trust five per cent thirty-year
gold bonds. The mortgage is in the
form of printed book of eighty pages.
and must be recorded in every county
of each state traversed by the Seaboard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
ST. VALENTINE IS REMEMBERED
HIS Subjects in AmerIcus Honor His
Memory.

The revenues of the Americas post
office were increased yesterday when
the boy behind the valentine got busy
with his gaudy daubs and one cent
stamps. However, not so many valen-
tines were sent here as in former years,
probably to the delight of the old picf-
les in calico and corsets, who feared
they would not be neglected in this
instance, at least. The caricatural post
card was in favor here and hundreds of
these served to prod poor humanity
upon some personal short-coming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
IRON STRUCTURE FOR STREETS
Bridges Here Will Be Replaced In
Short While.

The city council has taken up with
the Seaboard Railway authorities the
matter of replacing with iron or steel
structures the rather unsightly wooden
bridges spanning the company's tracks
on Lee and Barlow streets. These
bridges are old, and already one acct
dent has occurred at Lee street bridge
where damages were demanded. 1t is
altogether likely that steel structures
will replace the old wooden ones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15

81 was literally coughing myself to
death. and had become too weak to
leave my bed; and neighbOrs predicted
tt would never leave it alive; but
they got fooled, for thanks be to God,
was induced to try DIR. Kings New Dis
covery. 1t took just four one dollar
bottles to completely cure the cough
and restore me to good sound health, -
writes Mrs. Eva Uncapher, of Grover
town, Stark Co., Ind. This King of
cough and cold cures, and healer of
throat and lungs, lis guaranteed by
Eldrldge Drug Co., Druggists, soc and
$l.00. Trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
TO MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
AmeFicus People Spent Yesterday
In Macon.

Americas stockholders of the South
western Railroad attended the annual
meeting of the company yesterday in
Macon. While division of the Cent
raj System, and a most important and
profitable one, the organization of the
old southwestern remains intact, and
a president and directors are elected
annually, as on yesterday. TheSouth-
western is one of the oldest railroads
in Georgia, having been established in
1916. In 1869 the road was leased to
the Central of Georgia Company, and it
has not been self-operatiye since.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
Chronic Constipation Gre dit.

One who suffers from chronic consul
patton is in dagger of many serious all
rnents. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as it aids di-
gestion and stimulates. the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action OF
these organs. Commence taking it to-
day and you will feel better at once
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and is very pleasant
r. M. Mclaughlin e. Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
WELL PLEASED WITH AMERIcus
Chicago Family Has Secured Home
Here.

Americas secures another desirable
acquisition to her population in the
family of Mr.. J. w. Fisher, coming
here from Chicago to reside. Mr.. Fisher
has leased from Mr.. j. G. Roney the
desirable Stanford place just beyond
Brooklyn Heights, and his family will
come shortly. Mr.. Fisher is delighted
with Americas as place of residence
and business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
AWARD IS MADE OF STATE FAIR
Atlanta Wins in a Contest All Ry
Herself.

The directors of the State Fair have
voted to assemble the snake eaters and
other wonders in Atlanta again this
year, there being no other bidders for
the show. Why no other cities decid-
ed 10 enter the contest is not known.
1t is stated that Macon will have fair
of her own and will not enter the com
peti ton. 1t is stated that Atlanta has
not yet paid all the bills of last years
fair. However, it may be that this will
be made part of the new contract.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
Rising From the Grave.

A prominent manufacturer, VIM. A.
Fertwell, of Lucama, N c., relates a
most remarkable experience. He says:
After taking less than three bottles of
Electric Bitters, feel like one rising
from the grave. My trouble is Bright's
disease, in the Diabetes stage. 1 fully
believe Electric B1tters will cure me
permanently, for ithas already stopped
the liver and bladder complications
which have troubled me for years. -
Guaranteed at Eldridge Drug Co. Price
only soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15

The editor of the Memphis, Tenn,
Times" writes; In my opinion
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best rem
edy for coughs, colds and lung trouble,
and to my own personal knowledge
Foley's Honey and Tar has accomplish
ed many permanent cures that have
been little short of marvellous" Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yellow
package. F. M. Mclaughlin & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
MARCH PUSHES INTO FEBRUARY
5oreas Doing Some Business Here
Already.

Boreas came to Americas yesterday
and made his presence felt in the clouds
of dust whirled through the streets, a
storm too hefty for Old Slosh to tackle.
There was high wiud blowing all day
and the clerklet spent his time chiefly
welding the feather buster.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
a TALE OF THE GOWN IS TOLD
:SIumber Robes Ripped in Prices at
Duncan's.

The special offering at Duncan's
Store today is lot of $50 ladies night
gowns, made of good quality muslin
and trimmed with lace and embroidery.
These fine garments are very slightly
soiled from counter display only. They
are in all sizes, and former prices were
so cents, rs cents and SO cents. Today
they will be sold at SO cents each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
GARRETT TO SUCCEED WALTER
Such is the Opinion in Railway
Circles.

The funeral services of President
Walter of the Seaboard Airline Rail
way were held yesterday afternoon at
3 o'clock. AS a mark of respect to his
memory, every train on the great rail-
way system came to standstill for
five minutes at 3 O'Clock, the funeral
hour. Trains coming into Americas,
as elsewhere, observed the order thus
issued. 1t IS believed among railroad
men here that Mr.. w. A. Garrett, now
first vice president and general man.
ager of the Seaboard Airline, will be
named to succeed Mr.. Walter as presi-
dent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
Hunting for Trouble.

"I'ye lived in California 20 years, land
am still hunting for trouble in the way
of burns, sores, wounds, boils, cuts
sprains, or a case of piles that Buck
lem s Arnica Salve won't quickly cure.
writes Charles Walters, of Allegheny
Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr.. Wal
ters; it cures every case. Guaranteed
Eldridge Drug Co. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as safe remedy for children and
adults. F. M. McLaughlin 81 Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15

Make note now to get Ely's Cream
Balm if you are troubled with nasal ca
tarrh, hay fever or cold in the head. It
is purifying and soothing to the sensi-
tive membranes that line the air-pass-
ages. tbs made to cure the disease,
not to fool the patient bya short, de-
ceptive relief. There is no cocaine nor
mercury in it. Do not be talked into
taking substitute for Ely's Cream
Balm. All druggists sell it. Price 59c.
Mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren street,
New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15
Real Estate Bargains

l am now offering splendid line of
real estate investments, comprising city
AS well as farm property. Call soon if
you would secure bargains.
j. b. FIELDER, Real Estate Dealer.
20-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15

Wool Dress Goods just opened, They consist
of French WorSteds in all the new small checks
and plaidS in light COlors. Just the thing for EaS-
ter. Other new things in Wool TaffetaS, Chiffon
Panamas Voiles, BatiSteS Etc, in all the popular
colors and black, Big line small check Suiting
for early spring suits and skirts. Special 25c yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-15

Lost-Tuesday Feb. 5th. between
Geo. d. Wheatley's corner in Americas
and Sumter City, one ladies gold hunt
ing case watch with broken chain.
Finder will please return to undersigned
and receive reward.
MRS. r. p. JOHNSON,
10 d Ut w 1t SmithvilIe, Ga.