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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

Fewer whiskers than heretofore are
to be noticed in Congress, but that is
no sign that less space in the Con-
gressional Record will be taken up by
speeches on the economic Importance
of bumper crops of alfalfa.-Ex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

A California man named Pitcher
has been awarded a divorce because
his wife drank to excess. Pitcher
must have grown tired of seeing her
rush the can.-EX
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

Some of the men who this season
were mistaken for deer and shot, pro-
badly left families who are now
trying to keep the wolf from the
door-EX.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case of itching, blind, bleed
ing or pretruding piles, in 6 to IA
days or money refunded. SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

The news that Boston voted against
prohibition must have greatly re-
iieved the printers of the country, who
will pull off their annual convention
there next summer during one of the
warmest months.-Ex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

If you found it impossible to be
an early Christmas shopper there is
yet time to avoid being a late one
Elk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18
Departures.
departures
For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah ...... *4:4O m
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery 1912 n
" Albany, Dothan, Loekhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1901 D "a
8 Macon and Atlanta. .*I:57 m
Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta .............* 1O:4Opm
For Columbus. ..........s4 $3.50 m
ForIColumbus and Birming-
ham Observation-Disclosures. t7:OO M
For Columbus Birmingham,
via Fort Valley. *1O:4Opm
For Albany and Inter. points 10:4O.p.m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

*Day tExcept Sunday. ttSuhday Only
p al with
j. HIGHTOWEF, ia.
w. BLoUNT District Passenger Agent, Macon Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18

Close connections at Cordele for
all points north and south. At Co
lumbus for all points east, and al
Montgomery for New Orleans, Mobile
and all Texas points and the south
west and northwest.
Night trains have through Pullman
buffet sIeepers and coaches between
Savannah and Montgomery.
For further information apply to
II. p. Everett, Agt., Americas, Ga.
w. p. Scruggs, T. P. A., Savannah.
Chas. F. Stewart, A. G. P. A., Saw
annah.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18
The Cigars VIII Please!

We expect each box of our cigars
sold for gifts to make the men who
receive them eager to have more of
the same kind. The scheme wouldn't
succeed Unless our cigars were all
right. See the point? You get
''AMERICUS MAID" cigars at all
really first-class cigar stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-18
Americas !COnClaye No. 343.,
IMPERIAL ORDER iltPTASOPHS

Meets first Wednesday each month
in X. p. Castle All visiting brethren
cordially invited.
A. b. LOCKETT, Archon.
H. d. WATTS, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Well priIIers, Presence of Mind.

From the Kansas City Star.
 Two oil well drillers, Earl Sheets and Frank Winks, near Carl Junction, under went an experience last week that would make feature for a life and death melodrama. The two men were superin- tending the shooting of a well. Three hundred quarts of nitroglycerine had been brought to the we'll to be used In the shot.
 A 'shell' containing thirty quarts had been lowered but 1t stuck in the we'll The operators thought they could shove the can on down In the well by letting the baler down in the well on top of it. The plan appeared to have worked all right, and the baler was drawn up out of the well, and part way up toward the top of the derrick before the mortified specta- tors noticed that the can of deadly ex- plosive had caught in the baler and was. then dangling in the air, ready to fall.
 Just as Sheets and Winks looked up the shell came loose and started toward the ground. Realizing that if 1t ever hit the ground these thirty quarts of nitro would explode and kill every one in the vicinity, the two men with presence of mind ran under 1t and caught 1t in their hands. If they had failed in this, not one of the spectators would have lived to tell the story" It was a real thriller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
How He Got the Job.

From the Washington Herald
 Colonel Laforrest, an official of the pen sion office owes his position to peculiar circumstance. Colonel Laforrest Is a Kansas man and was holding a position in the pension office when John J. In- gals vas in the Senate. The brilliant and vitriolic Ingalls, conceived a dislike of Laforrest. and caused his dismissal Soon after H. Clay Evans was made Commissioner of Pensions by President Mckinley. J. F. Tufts. private secretary of Judge Ryan, assistant secretary of the interior. interceded with the commissioner for Laforrest's reinstatement.
 "Oh, you are trying to saddle an old soldier back on me; one who is unable to do his share of the work" said Evans.
 My friend is an old soldier" admitted Tufts, but I'll bet you s1O right now that colonel Laforrest can put you on your back"
 Well, if he's able to do that he is able to fill a clerkship all right, so bring in your man so I can have a look at him."
 When Colonel Laforrest appeared with Tufts. Commissioner Evans asked him if he had evern known Colonel Laforrest of the Confederate army.
 You can have a job under me in- stantly." exclaimed Commissioner Evans. for I witnessed that incident whom a mere boy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
WILL ACT AS GUIDE.
Girl Graduate Adopts Most Unique
 Avocatlon for Summer.

From the North American.
 Miss Ella Marion Young the college bred daughter of the late William H. Young, a Srominent Philadelphia phy- sician, will act as a guide in the wilds of northern New York this season.
 T do not see," she says, why 1t should follow because one happens to be girl graduate that she should cling forever to the cities and hold only to the vacations and avocations which are considered as peculiarly be- longing to her sex.
 Therefore, I cannot see why so much ado Is made about me-a very ordinary girl-simply because I love nature so passionately that I wish to be always in touch with her, and be- cause I am going to act, for the com ing season at least, as guide through those magnificent wilds"
 Miss Young Is direct descendant of Ethan Allen, of Revolutionary fame. For the last three years she has been a nomadic resident of half dozen vil- lages in the Adirondacks and along the shores of the St. Lawrence.
 At present she Is occupying a little rustic cottage belonging to her brother in-law, Dr. John A. Miller, of Atlanta, and situated upon Green Island, in the Lake of the Woods.
 An announcement appearing recent ly in a local paper stated that Miss Young would act In the capacity of guide during the coming season, and the girls of score of villages whis- rered and wondered. But now they know Miss Young means business P
 Dr. Young. Miss Young's father. was once professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He died widower in 1901, leaving a comfort able fortune to his daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
DIR. J. O. ANDREW IS
 DEAD IN GADSDEN
The We'll Known Methodist Minister Passes Away, After Brief Illness
 From Typhoid Fever.

Gadsden, April 27-(special)-Dr. J. O.. Andrew, one of the best known Method ist ministers of the state, died tonight at the Strickland home here. He was 65 years of age. He had suffered but a few days from typhoid fever. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Strickland of this place. and two sons, A. H. and J. O. Andrew of Birmingham,
 Dr. Andrew formerly was pastor of St. Francis Methodist church of Mobile and Court Street Methodist church, Montgom- cry. For number of years he was editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate which he edited in Birmingham.
 The funeral will be held Monday morn- ing from St. Francis church, Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
PAIN

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   and  of soul!-ts 
  
 
  al  in   Of nded sparks through million Is bloody black with and hate he a I l do dream wha stream?  toned  and scarre
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
MANY PEOPLE JOIN
 MEMORIAL PARADE
HON. FRANK S. MOODY DELIVERS THE GRAFTON OF THE DAY AT TUscALoosA-MR w. E. HIGH TOWER IS DEAD.

Tuscaloosa April 27.-(Special.) )-Tusca- bration of memorial day here yesterday In addition to those officers connected in some way with the various Confed- crate organizations, who rode in car riages, there was a long procession on foot, consisting of the Warrior Guards, the Woodmen of the World, the Children of the Confederacy, the Veterans and the students of the Central college. An in- terestng programme of music was rem dered by the Episcopal choir at Green wood cemetery, where the exercises were held.
 The speaker for the occasion was Hon. F. s. Moody of this place. MT Moody oration was one of the best that has ever been heard here, and was full of interesting facts and stirring calls to this young generation to be worthy of their fathers. MT. Moody Is one of the best orators in the state, and his oration yesterday was one of his best efforts. The sponsor for this camp of Veterans was Miss Fannie Deason, and her maids of honor were Misses Mary Curry and Alice Baker. Rev. E. A. Penick of Christ church was chaplain of the day. After the exercises three volleys were fired by the company of Warrior Guards and .'taps' was sounded by the bugler
 The death of Mrs w. E. Hightower occurred at her home here yesterday morning. The body was taken over to Brindridge for interment in that place. Mrs Hightower has been quite i'll for a long time, and her death was not alto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
SERVICES WERE
 4 GREAT SUCCESS PrattviIIe Pays Tribute to Memory of Confederate Dead ORATION BY DIR. OWENS Crosses of Honor Are Presented to a Number of veterans-Mss
 Smith and MT. Powell
 Are Married.
ORATION BY DIR. OWENS

Prattville, April 27.-(Special)- )-The memorial services held here under the auspices of the M. E. Pratt Chapter of the U. D. C., were quite a success, as they have all been in the past. In the parade formed at the court house were Con- federate Veterans, U. D. C., officers and members, town officials, six local secret orders. many carriages, buggies and peo- pie afoot. The line was q long one, and when it passed the school building was augmented by the teachers and more than 800 pupils. The exercises of the oc- caslon were had from a platform erected in the shade of large oaks in the grounds
 of the cemetery.
 The first thing on the programme was
 the school children singing Bonnie Blue Flag" The Rev. E. b. George invoked
 divine blessing. in a beautiful prayer. The orator of the day Dr. c. J. Owens of Abbeville, was introduced by Hon. Mac
 A. Smith in a few well chosen words, and Dr. owens made an address that did great
 credit even to brilliant man that the
 orator showed hlmselr to be from the
 manner of handling his subject. The ad- dress was well received from the start, and 1t was common to hear people saying it was the best address of the kind
 ever heard on similar occasions
 Crosses of honor were presented to quite a large number of veterans, and the Rev.
 b. F. George pronounced the benediction and the large crowd of people proceeded
 to decorate the graves of the dead heroes. The graves of every soldier were ap-
 propriately decorated, and there are quite a number of remains of soldiers in the cemetery The flowers and evergreens
 were profuse and beautiful.
 The weather was rather threatening all | the forenoon, 1t lighted up in the after | noon and one of the largest crowds ever | witnessed on such occasion greeted the orator. Practically all business suspended at o'clock for the day. and the streets
 were deserted as Sundays.
 The NJ F.. Pratt chapter is making an effort to raise money to erect a monu- ment to Confederate dead of this county,
 and it is encouraging to report that they are well on the way to success. There Is
 all hope to think there will be suitable
 monument erected in Prattville to the
 memory of the heroic dead of Autauga
 county in the near future.
 Prattvile witnessed one of the most beautiful marriages Thursday evening that has happened here in quite a lone, time. The occasion was the marriage ot Miss Asenith Smith, daughter of Mcqueen
 Smith of this place, to MT. B. P. Powell
 of Union Springs. in the Baptist churc..
 The church on this occasion was a scene
 of loveliness. The crowd was immense, and the programme was carried out with out bauble. The Rev. E. E. George performed the ceremony and it was beau
 tiful words. The party left by special train over the Louisville and Nashville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Hasn't Slept for 30 Years.

From the New York World.
 One of the strangest cases that has ever come to the notice of the medical fraternity in this part of New England (Winsted, Comp is that of William War ner, farmer, of Great Harrington, in the Berkshires. He says he has not slept for thirty years. He is in good health and works hard on his farm.
 He says he retires every night and rests, although he does not close his eyes or lose consciousness. He believes the condition Is due to some event in his early life which he declines to discuss. Physicians consider the case one of the most remarkable known to science.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

gether unexpected She Is survived by her husband, ono little girl, years old, and two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Stalllngs and Mrs. Effie Coleman.
 The Kettledrum club was delightful, entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. James A. Anderson, at her home on University avenue. The house was most artistically and tastefully decorated in roses. After the programme delicious refreshments consisting of ice cream and cakes. etc.. completed the afternoon s entertainment. The following programme was rendered.: Piano solo, Mrs. Henry B.. Foster: reading. Mrs. A. B. McEachln: song, Mrs. l.. o. Dawson; reading, Mrs. Alonzo Hill Sons" Miss Emily Fitts; song, Mrs. T. A. Hargrove.
 Judge J. J. Mayfield, who recenly pur- chased the large old colonial Carson" home, out in Newton, has completely renovated the place and has moved out there tc live In future This Is one of the handsomest old residences about Tusca- loosa, and the late Improvements make it an ideal home. Judge Mayfield's former home will be occupied by MT. J. G. Afford and his sisters.
 The many friends here of Mrs. B. F. Meek are glad to learn that she is much better from a very severe attack of ill., ness Mrs. Meek Is now in Zion City, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

gun the laying of new and larger mains in order to increase the supply of gas along East street. Such is the rapid growth of the city that the old mains are inadequate While the city owns the gas plant, the entire business of the plant is conducted by a commission, in the en- deavor to keep 1t out of local politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Not a Bit of 1t.

From the New York Press.
 The woman came into the car with five children. She busied herself seating them. A benevolent old gentleman arose and gave her his seat. Are these all your children, madam?' he asked, ''or is 1t a picnic?"
 They are all mine." snapped the wom- an, and it's no picnic.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

to Montgomery, hence they go to the east for several months visit to friends and sightseeing. The bride is one of the most popular and accomplished young ladies of this county, and the groom is a sterling young business man of Union Springs, where he is favorably known for his true worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

The Will Allen case was called in the city court, and after a lengthy argument over an application for a continuance the judge reset the hearing for Wednesday next Many witnesses were in attend ance, as it is a case arousing general in terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
inconsistencies of Our National Life

From Our Country for April.
 The American believes that all men are created free and equal except himself who was born when the earth was in perihelon.
 he Is an enterprising reformer who pleads for the simple life and pays ten dollars a plate for banquet that would tax the digestive force of an ostrich.
 He proclaims himself boss of the world and keeps awake at night trying to de- wise means to escape the bossism of little politicians.
 He attends mass meetings to promote the ends of justice and stops on his way home to. swear off his taxes.
 He remains after all, about the best of the lot at present claiming the globe The Millennium may catch him before he is prepared. but it will find him pushing along in the general direction of better things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

The city spring Is full of water, an un- usual quantity for the season of the year. There have been seasons in the past when the increased growth of the city, and the dry condition of all the caused some uneasiness to be felt lest our water supply should fail, but for eighty years, a period covered by the memory of the oldest habitant," this fountain has gushed perennially. It Is the source of the city water supply and 1t is a rock-walled pool seventy feet in length, twenty feet wide, and ten feet deep, filled with water as clear as plate glass; bright pin can be seen to the bottom. The water works house is built over it so as to lessen the danger of con tamination from objects falling in, or be- ing thrown in. An analysis of the water shows it to be pure limestone water, free from microbes, bacteria, or any other latin source of pollution. The city owns the water plant, and 1t is a source of a very pretty revenue. Two streams of water fill this pool, one coming from the northwest, the other from the east. Ira dition has it that at the battle of Talla- dega, wounded Indian crawled up the aperture of the east stream and was pulled out by Jacksons Tennesseans.
 For the past several days in the city court the case of the State vs Miles Hammons, Mallory Hammons and Jake Hammons father and his two boys, has occupied the time of the court. The charge against the defendants was for Sta a nd al a " one of those cases where the entire neigh borhood took sides and felt an interest; so that every point was hotly contested, the court room being crowded with spec tators all the time. In a very short time after the case was given to the jury they returned verdict of not guilty at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The Will Allen case was called in the city court, and after a lengthy argument over an application for a continuance the judge reset the hearing for Wednesday next Many witnesses were in attend- ance. as it is case arousing general in terest.
 Clay county is very much alive on the question of schools. and 1t is likely that Clay county. notwithstanding her isola- tion has the very best country schools in the state. At Ashland. the county seat. there was an election held to de- termine whether or not the -town would issue ten thousand dollars of bonds with which to build a new school house. Eighty-five votes for the proposition and only three against it is the way the ballots counted out
 Superintendent c. L. Bruner of the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad announces the appointment of J. J. slilli- gan as train master of the Alabama divis- ion, with headquarters at Talladega Al derman J. Tom Freeman, formerly or the Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, is ap- pointed foreman of engines and car de- partment, with headquarters at Talla- dega Rumor has it that Talladega IS sure to get the car shops Of the Atlanta' Birmingham and Atlantic railroad
 The light and water commission has pe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
MISS JOHNSON IS DEAD AT TALL LADEGA City Spring is Unusually Full
 ofWater HAMMONS ARE NOT GUILTY Father and Two Sons Charged With Stealing and slaughterine Bull. Clay County Is Interested
 In Schools.
HAMMONS ARE NOT GUILTY
Father and Two Sons Charged With

Talladega, April H.-(Special)- )-Miss Helen Johnson died at ? o'clock Friday morning. The funeral was from the fami- ly residence at o'clock yesterday after noon. She was the sister of President J. H. Johnson of the state schools.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-25
ARE UP in ARMS
Democrats of OkI ahOma's
Divided Counties ThOrO-
" Angry

Guthrie, Okla. Mar. 26-"We are
not taking much interest in the talk
about endorsing or turning down the
constitution here in Oklahoma. 1t
will be turned down anyway, when 1t
reaches Washington. This is the
declaration of Senator Biddison Of
Pawnee, former member Of the legis-
lature and a leading Democrat In his
county.
Haskell, Murray ct al are making a
determined effort to force the Demo
Gratis into line for the constitution,
but they are finding it hard task.
Greer, Payne, Woods, Woodward and
Beaver counties are up in arms, while
the utteranceso OF prominent Democrats
from other counties show that the dis
satisfaction among the Democrats ex-
tends from Kansas to the Red river
and from Arkansas to the end of
Beavers tail
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-25

how the people like Ihis Econstitution|
and whether there is any use for him
publicly to shy his castor in the arena
AS an example of Haskell's double
dealing propensities it is related chat
at the very time he was making over
lures to Lee cruce if reference to the
gubernatorial nomination he had al-
ready pledged his support to Tom
Doyle. The latter's henchmen were
openly boasting that their candidate
was backed by Haskell. The Cruce
men, when they heard Of double-deal-
ing, rose up in arms, and vowed all
sorts of vengeance.
In the meantime W. B. Cardwell
and Others have been quietly making
medicine for Cruce, and paying their
respects to Haskell ia not very COM
plimentary terms.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-25
HASKELL LAUNCHES
ANTI-CRUCE FIGHT.
Muskogee Statesman Starts Out Today
to Line Up Voters Of Democracy
Against ArdmOreS Banker

Muskogee, Mar, 25-Desperate be-
cause of Lee Cruce determined OPP
position to his claims for political
supremacy, G. N. Haskell, candidate
for governor, today began an extend
ed tour Of the new state, ostensibly
for the purpose Of discussing the con-
stitution drawn by the Democrats at
Guthrie, but really for the purpose of
ascertaining what the chances for the
gubematorial job are before making
his formal announcement.
Haskell is highly indignant over
the treatment accorded him by Cruce.
On five different occasions during the
convention at Guthrie, the Muskogee
boss sent for Cruce to visit him in or
der that he might perfect deal.
The negotiations were conducted
thru MomaD Pruitt, and finally a
meeting was arranged.
at conference just before the
close Of the convention. the Muskogee
man endeavored to make deal with
Cruce whereby he was to support the
Ardmore banker for governor if the
latter would permit his men to sup
port. Haskell as a candidate for con-
gress from the third district.
Such a deal as that would mean
that would have to accept you as
my boss, nCruce is alleged to have re-
piled Then the meeting is de-
clared to have ended with consider
able feeling between the two men,
Haskell then decided that inasmuch
as he could not control Cruce, he would
try to defeat him 1t is to that end
that his prospective tour has been
arranged. He proposes to find out