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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

italy is having all kinds of earth
1uakes, but the matter is being slight
ed by the daily papers. New York
is having earthquakes which are near
nr home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Another candidate for the place as
Vone of the Three Wise Men of Go
sGham. A Pittsburg carpenter working
r.on high bridge sawed off the end
of the plank upon which he was sit
sing. He was quite Jared.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Atlanta papers are working the
loud pedal in their efforts to get the
1909 meeting of the G. A. R. Even
a red hot stove is not safe when At
Ianta is around.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

For the first time in just year the
cotton market broke under ten cents
yesterday, when contracts, fell to 9.88.
And it may go even lower.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Americas merchants did not COM
plain of any marked dullness in bust
ness cicrcles yesterday as the effect OF
declining cotton values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Ward heelers and political pimps
in New York are having mighty slim
picking just now Contributions to
campaign funds have been made so
difdcult by the recent law signed by
Gov Hughes that the big corporations
will refuse to be fried" Detailed ac-
counts must be kept Of all receipts
end Of all expenditures over IS. No
drinks or refreshments of any kind
can be provided except for the travel
ing expenses Of candidates or agents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Rates on Mexican railways have
just been advanced II per cent after
a conference between the railroad
commission and the railroad officials.
That's not the Georgia way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Before the fires for the Lusitania's
maiden voyage have hardly been bank
ed, it is announced that the Cunard
line has another new ship, larger and
speedier than the Lusitania. The
public will be expected to sit back
and applaud as the wireless messages
come in when the very newest"
makes the maiden trip First voya-
ges are getting SO common that the
newspapers will have to cut down
space.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Secretary Taft is being guarded on
ais trip to the Philippine Island from
possible attack. The Filipinos do not
understand how precious is our huge
Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Count Okuma, of Japan, does not
approve of the sending of the feet
to the Pacific. Anything but good
diplomacy" he says. The counts
opinion was received too late and the
squadron will have to proceed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Thieves took advantage of the alb
sence from home of some of those who
Aimed up in a run on the New York
banks last week and looted their
homes. A knowledge of human nature
lis a fine thing even for the thieves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Recently a Nashville, Tenn, preach
er delivered a sermon in verse and
NOV an Ohio magistrate has turned
ais marriage ritual into a poetical
z!litty. What next?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Learned judges will be called on to
give legal definition of what whis-
key is. Most any laymen could give
some kind of an answer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Bryan's brother-inlaw has declar-
v ed that the Nebraskan will be candi-
date for the Presidential nomination.
William Jennings has repudiated the
nomination. He doubtless wants to
make more spectacular announce
rment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

The atmosphere yesterday felt de-
cidedly chilly to those who took
the advice to hold cotton for Is cents,
and are still holding it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Wagon loads of cotton pickers
again hiked for the white fields of
Sumter yesterday, and more of the
staple will be picked this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Even if cotton has dropped to ten
cents our farmers have already sold
21,5O0 bales here at prices ranging
from 10 IA to 10 1-2 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Somebody wants to keep the Nor
folk Exposition open another season.
Uncle Sans name does not appear on
The petition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29
The Times-Recorder 10 the

oneial organ of the City of Americu8,
u IctaI Organ of Sumter County.
Or6ctai Organ of Webster County.
y .tal Organ of Railroad Commission OF
Georgia for. the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Waterman's Ideal automatic self
filling Fountain Pens, with points to
suit all who write. M. S. HOLIDAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29
Cabbage Plants For Sale

Hundred thousand selected plants
for fall planting, 10 cts hundred
10-29-4t. c. r. WHITLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Overcoats were visible in Americas
yesterday, although not a necessity
by any means-at least for the fellow
who hasn't redeemed his.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Rev Allen Fort will arrive today
from Dublin to officiate tomorrow
evening at the Simmons tatham mar
riage here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

aMERlcus. GA, OCT. 20 1907.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Up to this time farmers have sold
in Americas cotton to the value of
nearly one and a quarter million dol
lars. Panics will not scare them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Two small boys have already been
severely burned here by carrying
boxes of pistol caps in their pockets.
Better suppress it now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

If there is not a nipping frost this
morning old Jack f. will miss fine
opportunity Goodbye to the flowers
and vegetables
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up Al
Random

NdlIOOlII
Waterman's Ideal automatic self
filling Fountain Pens, with points to
suit all who write. NJ S. HOLIDAY,
Americas merchants did not com
plain of any marked dullness in bust
ness cicrcles yesterday as the effect of
declining cotton values.
For the first time in just year the
cotton market broke under ten cents
yesterday, when contracts, fell to 9.88.
And it may go even lower.
The atmosphere yesterday felt de-
cidedly chilly to those who took
the advice to hold cotton for Is cents,
and are still holding it.
Wagon loads of cotton pickers
again hiked for the white fields of
Sumter yesterday, and more of the
staple will be picked this week.
Even if cotton has dropped to ten
cents our farmers have already sold
21,5O0 bales here at prices ranging
from 10 IA to 10 IL cents.
Overcoats were visible in Americas
yesterday, although not a necessity
by any means-at least for the fellow
who hasn't redeemed his.
Rev Allen Fort will arrive today
from Dublin to officiate tomorrow
evening at the Simmons-S mar
riage here.
"A corps of surveyors arrived here
yesterday to survey the DeSoto plan
tation, recently purchased by Messrs
Sheffield and Rylande7
Much interest was manifested by
Americas prohibitionists yesterday in
the result of the whiskey election in
Birmingham
r. NJ. Furlow, Jr., is the name of a
brand new Americas citizen who
came yesterday, a welcomed addition
to a happy home here.
Matzoni will be the attraction here
today, breaking out of Jail and she'd
ding the handouts as easily as he
would his coat.
Chief McAruthur is taking a brief
holiday, and goes to Macon this morn
ing to spend two days attending the
State Masonic conclave.
If there is not a nipping frost this
morning old Jack F. will miss fine
opportunity. Goodbye to the flowers
and vegetables.
Two small boys have already been
severely burned here by carrying
boxes of pistol caps in their pockets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Chief McAruthur is taking a brief
holiday, and goes to Macon this morn
ing to spend two days attending the
State Masonic conclave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

"A corps of surveyors arrived here
yesterday to survey the DeSoto plan
tation, recently purchased by Messrs.
Sheffield and Rylanderf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Matzoni will be the attraction here
today, breaking out of Jail and she'd
ding the handouts as easily as he
would his coat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

Much interest was manifested by
Americas prohibitionists yesterday il
the result of the whiskey election il
Birmingham
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-29

r. NJ. Furlow, Jr., is the name of {
brand new Americas citizen who
came yesterday, a welcomed addition
to a happy home here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
WINNING
MISS EDITH.
By James ReCloW.
By James ReclOW.
Copyright, 1907. by NJ. NJ. Cunningham.

"Why so glum?' asked Carl Bray as
Mile hurried up. You look as
though you had just come from the
funeral of your best friend"
Il come from the burial of hopes, F"
she said. Il had a perfectly horrid
time with Aunt Edith this morning"
Doesn't she want nephew-in-lawF'
he asked, growing grave.
when l told her that had known
you for some time and that you want
ed permission to call, she answered
that l must have shown how much |
cared"
That's no crime" he said softly.
mot that,S she agreed, "but she
said that if / had known you long
enough to care for you and you had
not sought her permission to pay at
tention to me you were not the sort of
man to make a good husband and that
/ must never see you again"
But she never goes into society" he
protested, land we were in love with
each other before it ever occurred IL
us ~ SLSh tlIlI1SSiOh VI hCA - w 80
81 told her all that" answered Mil
lie, "but it did no good. When Aunt
Edith has her mind made up, there i
no use trying to change it,
There isn't?' he said, with snap
of his determined jaw. III land the
old lady yet. You watch nae. So don't
worry. dear. I'll make her like me
whether she wants to or not. Don't
you think I can?'' he asked as her
face did not clear
you're a dear" she said hesitating-
". ''but Aunt Edith is awfully stub.
born"
but you don't know how fascinat
ing l can be to old ladies'" he insist
ed. Sometimes | think I should have
done better had l given up my busi
ness to become a book agent selling
something that appeals to old ladies"
Aunt Edith hates book agents. she
said dOlefully.
"well I'm not one yet" he laughed
ct will nil come ont all right"
Mile took comfort from his conf
dence but Carl was by no means a.
certain as he tried to appear. Miss
Edith Olmsby was not person to be
easily won. She lived I'm the past. Life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
Accommodated Customers.

Quincy Tufts, an old-tIme dealer in
mems furnishings, whose place of bus
mess was in the old Herald building,
on Washington street, Boston, was
celebrated for his extreme courtesy IN
dealing with trying customers. On
one occasion a man whom We will call
Mr.. A. remarked on this trait to an
other man whom we will call Mr.. b.
Whereupon the latter laid a wager
that he could ruffle the temper of Mr..
Tufts. The wager was accepted, and
the two repaired to Mr.. Tufts place of
business.
Mr.. B. asked to see samples Of
mems suitings. Mr.. Tufts produced
piece after piece Of cloth, until the
supply was exhausted. and Mr.. B., Sc
lecting one. said, Il viii take just l
cents worth of this"
Mr.. Tufts took a penny from his
pocket, and. placing it upon the cloth,
with a piece of chalk drew an outline
upon the cloth and cut out piece Of
il. and with the utmost politeness
handed it to Mr.. B.
The wager was paid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23

heart stood still. I was afraid, Col
onel, awfully afraid. But those two
men rowed all the harder, and as
Spanish craftsmanship is proverbial-
w bad we escaped. Mr.. Beltran was
in the bottom of the boat, bound but
not gagged, and how he did swear!
The Eagle was on the blockading line
nearest to us, and she was working
her s6archlight. She had heard the
firing and knew some one or some
thing was coming out. Finally she
picked us up. / was sitting in the
prov of the boat waving a small
American flag, and presently heard,
Alloy, there!' Jose answered the
hail and soon we were alongside. The
first thing the officer of the deck said,
when he saw me, was, My God, it's
womani' Strange, Colonel, how men
say that when a woman suddenly APP
pears in unexpected places"
Well" continued Miss Dodge, smil-
ing, there's not much more to tell.
The Eagle signaled the flagship and
she was directed to take us to Key
Vest. Beltran was as sour as a
lemon when he was kept on board a
prisoner. Jose and his friend re-
turned to Havana. The next day we
were in Key West, Beltran was trans
ferred to the barracks and, after pur-
chasing these more becoming clothes,
came here. That's all, Colonel;
have / earned the $2,50O?"
You surely have, Miss Dodge, and
tomorrow morning you shall have
your draft. You are wonderful-won-
derful!"
mo, Colonel, I'm not wonderful.
Unjust a woman"
That night Col. Cheney reported all
these facts to the president over the
telegraph wire which ran from his of
fee direct to the White House. The
president was delighted and directed
Miss Dodge's reward to be doubled.
At nine o'clock the next morning
Col. Cheney gave Miss Dodge a sub
treasury warrant for $4,000.
Her eyes sparkled as she took the
warrant and she said: Col. Cheney,
before I left for Havana told you
the truth in every particular but one.
l said my mother and father were
dead. My father is, but mother is
alive and lives with me in a little
place up on the Hudson. / bought
the place myself and still owe $1,000
on it. 1t was such slow work on the
newspaper that I determined to try
for something big. My managing edi-
tor wrote me letter to the secretary
of war and then 1 came here. Now,
just see what this $4,000 means to
me-
But if you had failed, Miss
Dodge?"
The great Richelieu said, In the
bright lexicon of youth, there is no
such word as fail and I'm still a
youth, Col. Cheney
The long, dark lashes were wet
with tears OF joy; the woman was
now apparent.
I'm glad you did not fail, Miss
Dodge, more than glad"
Copyright, by ". G. Chapman.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
Courtroom Repartee.

The following anecdote is related OF
Judge Thornton, who was chief justice
of the court of common pleas in New
Hampshire and judge of the superior
court of the state in the eighteenth
century.
While he was presiding in the COM
mon pleas a counsel who was making
the closing argument to the jury in
protracted case on a warm afternoon
discovered that the presiding judge on
the bench was absorbed in reading 81
book, and his associate was soundly
sleeping by his side. The advocate
turned to the jury and, with indignant
emphasis, remarked, Gentlemen, my
unfortunate client has no hope but in
your attention, since the court in their
wisdom will not condescend to hear his
casew Of course there was no sleep
ing on the bench after that, but Judge
Thornton looked up from his book and
remarked: when you have anything
to offer. Mr. -, which is pertinent to
the case on trial the court will be hap
by TO hear you. Meantime l may as
well resume my reading"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
PoKEs FUN AT CEREMONY.
Ludwig FuIda Sees Hunor in Ameri-
canisms Of Lecture Room.

In his Impressions of America"
Ludwig Fulda says this about the
Americanisms of the lecture room:
"The speaker never ascends the ros-
trum alone. He is always accom-
panied by a guard of honor. He is not
allowed to mount the tribune at once,
but is compelled to sit in a big chair,
sort OF coronation throne. While he
sits there, like a silent imperator,
some well known person, a member
of the committee, president of the so
ciety or head of a university, steps
forward and tells all h3 knows about
the guest of the evening by way OF in
PRODUCTION. He tells the life story
and enumerates the books which may
have been written by the poor en-
thrOned man, who tries in vain to as
sumo a learned expression. The
speaker ends by pronouncing the
name Of the guest in loud voice.
That is the cue for the guest to rise
and ascend to the reading desk In
the meantime the man who made the
introduction sits down in the vacant
chair and remains there until the lee
ture is over. ] must confess that 1t is
not a comfortable feeling to know that
while one is speaking the man in the
chair, despite all the words of praise
which he may have uttered, may be
yawning or sleeping"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
Doubtless He Did So.

A certain young preacher was much
disllked by his congregation for his
foolshness and conceit Ee considered
himself greatly prosecuted and. meet
ing an old German friend Of his on the
street one day, began to tell his woes,
ending up by saying: "And Mr.. Brown.
the church warden, actually called me
a perfect ass Ny cloth prevents me
from resenting insults. but / think l
should refer to it in the pulpit next
Sunday. What would you adviser
''Mein friendt," said the old German,
With a twinkle IN his eve. Il know not,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23

had stopped for her when the man she
was to marry was killed in a railroad
wreck
She had become a recluse in the
handsome house at the foot. of the
Claire street hill. When her sister died
and left her little daughter to Miss
Edith's care, she had lightened a little
the rigors of her life, but she had
never gone into society. and she was
still of the belief that an honorable
sutton first made application to the
parents of the girl he loved before he
sued for her hand.
When Mile confessed that she loved
Carl Bray and he had asked that he
might see the old lady. she gasped, real
izing what would happen, but she had
conveyed his request bravely enough.
only to be met by rebuff.
She had been ordered never to see
Carl again, and Miss Edith had depart
ed to interview Drina Newhall, who
chaperoned Mile when she went out
in society.
Carl left the girl with heavy heart,
though his parting was a laughing as
surance that all would come right. AL
most unconSciously he turned his steps
toward the hill. He had half promised
to drop over and see how the new
coasting bob was working. He and his
two small nephews had put lot Of
work in the construction of the bobS,
and today was the first time there had
been a chance to use them
The Claire street hill was the recog-
niZed coasting point. There were no
intersecting car tracks teamsters were
used TO watching the point, and there
was hut little traffic.
He found the small boys aglow with
pride. By cunningly weighing the
sleds the bObs had turned out the fast
est on the hill. and Carl readily fell il
with their suggestion that he try their
speed.
He had made two trips and was pre-
pairing for the third when he noticed
an old lady standing watching the
boys. There was 2 wistfulness IN her
I.u. au0 A~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
A Good House tor Sale.


The homestead of the late Louis
S. Reynolds on South Adams street
Lancaster.
A very convenient and desira BILE
place. A ten room full two story
house in good condition; one large
addition and porches.
Large shade trees in yard. City
water and clstern. Lots 143 feet
fronting street, and opposite High
school grounds and level walk to
churches and business part of the
city. Possession given IN 80 days.
For terms enquire of
HARLEY L. SPRAGUE, BeetOwn, or
HERMAN BUCHNER.
2Stf Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
nishnnest Society Women.

One of the London weeklies states
there are five or six society women in
that city who never are permitted to
participate in the management Of char
ity bazaars lowing TO their well
known dishonesty"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
Cause Of Mans ForuetfuIness,

If lovely woman, who has no peck
cts, will stop to think that the average
man has at least is, she may under
stand better why her letters intrusted
to him occasionally don't get mailed.
Montreal Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
PlaYqrounds.

II Judge Stake is right-and he
ought to knOw-more Juvenile play
grounds mean fewer Juvenile GRIM
inals. That's a pretty good argument
for the Observation-Disclosures In
Quirer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
CITY Man MGold Rricked."

OF all places in the world-in San
Francisco-the other day man
bought three gold bricks for $3.50.
When he took them to the mint they
told him they were of iron, gilded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23
"Bjle or Mo Bile

The following plaintive note was
picked up on the bridge in the east
end of town: Dear 1.-The reason
/ didn't laff when you Taft at me yes
terday in the postofice was because
I have a bile on my face and kant
7afF If y 10T # will bret bnt love
Burn this up."-Country Newspaper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23

DURING the vacation cf Dr.. J. II.
Reed on his tour to the coast, all &C
counts due him from any source will be
received and receipted for by the First
National bank. 98tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23

won't you try ride?" he asked nincott's
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-23

guns on Us and for moment my