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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01
CLASH Is THREATENED
DIVERSION OF WATERS INTO
CALUMET RIVER.

II the Calumet river is to be turned back
ward in its course from Lake Michigan to
form a drainage canal into the Mississippi.
as planned by the sanitary board Of Chica-
go. the international waterway commission
insists that the cost of the project shall be
increased by five million dollars. The local
Illinois engineers estimated that the sum of
81. 900 600 would cover the cost Of this great
work, but the International board. including
In its membership some Of the ablest army
engineers in the country, regard that
project as crude and certain to be INSULT
cient to meet the needs Of the future They
say 1t can scarcely dispose Of the flood
water of the section to be drained, even in
Its present sparsely populated condition,
while IL the inhabitants multiply as ex-
pected the Calumet river. under the local
engineers project, would actually be forced
backward and into Lake Michigan. just as
It does now, in spite of all the expensive
improvements So the International board
Is prepared to recommend project costing
in the aggregate 100000.
AS an offset against this considerable in
crease in expenditure the board shows that
instead of having to expend the whole of
the appropriation at once, as would prac-
tically be necessary to carry out the local
engineers project, under the boards plans
the total of $17.O0O,O0O would be expended
in the course of considerable number of
years, making the payments rather easy
and proportionate to the increase in wealth
and development Of the country to be
drained.
The Plan Opposed.
While prepared in this way to meet any
decision on the part Of Congress or the War
Department as to the construction Of this
improvement, the International board is
really very much opposed to it, taking the
ground that there are other and better
ways of successfully disposing of the sew
age of the tract sought to be drained than
by the adoption of plan which is certain
to considerably reduce the level of Lake
Michigan and so injurio'sly affect the i'm
mense navigation interests of the whole
chain of lakes.
Secretary Taft has not yet passed upon
the recommendation of the chief of engi-
neers that he deny the application of the
Chicago authorities for permission to divert
the waters of Lake Michigan into the
Calumet river owing to the fact that 1t will
require a close study by him of the legal
rights of the national government and the
state of Illinois which threaten to clash If
the Chicago authorities undertake to deny
the right of the national government to
interfere with their drainage works and
proceed with the projected improvement
without government permit. 1t is posi-
BILE, indeed that it may be necessary to call
upon the Attorney General, the highest
executive authority in a case of this kind,
for an opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01

quarters ana given food. Thefnext DAY
was conveyed to Manassas before Gen.
Robert e. Lee. by whom + was sent to
Culpepef TAIL
Writ Of Habeas Corpus.
81 then employed Samuel Chiffon as
counsel. Mr.. Chiffon asked for q pass to
see me, but was told by the commanding
officer that was Massachusetts, Yankee
and q dangerous man and would be held
until the close Of the war. But he gave
Mr. Chiffon q pass, and the latter. after
talking the matter over with me In the
jail. agreed to secure my release and send
me to my home fifty miles away for a fee
Of $50. He then procured from Judge
Field OF FauQuier county a writ OF habeas
corpus and upon the return Of the WRIT
was dicharged by the judge and sent back
home by MT. Chiffon. after spending four
I'm the meantime my wife had been told
that was dead. and never expected to see
me again The suffering had endured re-
suited in severe illness which lasted q
long time. But finally recovered, and in
March. 1862. came to Washington and did
all could to assist the government.
ION April 20. 1853. President Lincoln.
upon the Recommendation Of the entire
Massachusetts, delegation in Congress. ap-
pointed me assessor Of internal revenue for
the third collection district Of Virginia. q
position which i OCCUPIED until May. 1888.
when I was removed from office by Presi-
dent Andrew johnson, because I had de-
ciined to adhere to his policy Three years
later, however, May. 1869. was again APP
pointed to the same ONCE by President
Grant, and held II until 1t was abolished
by act Of Congress.
In Post Office Department.
''In July. 1880. was appointed to first
class clerkship in the Post Office Depart
ment. where have been ever since engaged
in clerical work"
Since he has been esident Of this city
Mr.. Willard has taken an active part in
the affairs of the community. He has been
member of the Board OF Trade and OF DIFF
ferent citizens associations. In the course
of his work along such lines he has appear
ed before committees Of Congress and be-
fore the courts Of the District and the Su-
preme Court of the United States. He OPP
posed the recent railroad legislation on the
ground that bills laying taxes on the people
Of the District should like other tax laws,
originate in the House Of Representatives
and not In the Senate; and that 1t was I'M
just to collect money by taxation for the
purpose of subsidizing private corporations
or individual enterprises.
At the age of eighty-two years Mr.. Nil
lard is active and is daily at his desk in the
Post Office Department.; but for two or
three years past Mrs. Willard has been an
invalid. The family consists of one son. one
daughter and three grandchildren: two
daughters having died in 1877. All who
know the couple, 1t Is pointed out, wish
them continued enjoyment of that ease and
dignity which has come to them through in
dustry, prudence and fidelity to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01

citizen. But a change came in 1861. Be-
ing Massachusetts Yankee" my neigh
bors, who were all rebels. came to regard
me as a dangerous man. and on the 28th
Of May, 1861. was arrested and my farm
looted of ten horses. fifty head of cattle
and seventy-five tons of hay besides corn
oats and other property. worth in all So, 00O
Thus l had the honor of being the first
prisoner of war as well as the first man
to be robbed.
81 was taken before Col Gregg Of South
Carolina, whose regiment was then in camp
at Centerville, about eight miles from my
home, for examination the charge of
being a dangerous man.. He asked me
where l was born. / answered that l was
citizen of Loudoun county. He replied:
None Of your impudence, sir: where were
you born?' I said in Massachusetts. That
made him furious. That's a ID bad
state, SIR he roared.
Tied Hand and Foot.
IT was sent away under guard. and at
night was tied hand and foot and laid on
the bare ground without any covering.
And in this condition I spent three miser-
able days and nights. On the fourth day
I was taken into a thicket of trees and
brush and told that I must either Join the
rebel army or be hung. Ny answer was
that 1 would never desert the flag of my
country. Undoubtedly, l should have been
murdered but for what has always seemed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01
$40 Overcoats, 31.25

Specials I'm
Boys
furnishings.
BOYS KID GLOVES,
nearly all sizes; ENc
ST. 90 kind at. 80. wv
BOYS ALL WOOL
SWEATERS, small sizes
up to 28;regular-
l tt 81 and sI'2s' 60c:
BOYS DOM EFT
NIGHT SHIRTS, all
sizes; soc. and Roc
75c. grades; at. WV
BOYS FANCY NEG
LIGEE SHIR T S, all
sizes; regularly Roc
5oc.; at. wv
30 s. UN D E R.
WEAR, odds and ends;
mostly small sizes; sold
up to 75c.; OOc
at .S>Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01

Mems Furnishings.
Four Specials.
MEMS COTTON HALF
HOSE, our own importation:
new goods just in-tan, gray
and black g
pairs In box); at ~ 70
CSC. the pair-or I.N
by the box.
HIGH-GRADE UN D e r.
WEAR ODDS AND ENDS.
embracing Union Suits, Shirts
and Drawers. in cotton, silk
and wool, silk and cotton and
ribbed wool; medium and light
weights. at
Less Than Cost.
CoLORED STIFF BOSOM
SHIRTS, mostly large sizes:
the balance of our regular
stock of $1.0O. $1.25 -.
and $1.50 goods; to nc
close at.................
MEMS TAN CAPE GLOVES:
English walking style: extra.
quality, such as usually com.
mands $50: all sizes, includ-
ing cadets. Spe- % ~
cial. the nj"
q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01

quarters and given food Tnsfnext day
was conveyed to Manassas before Gen.
Robert e. Lee. by whom + was sent to
Culpepef aail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01

to me an interposition of Providence. The
officer of the day, one Capt. Graham, rode
up and demanded to know what the would
be murderers were doing. We are going
to hang this man.. they said. Well the
officer replied, you'll have to hang me
first I saw in the Baltimore Sun this
morning a full account of the arrest Of
this man. He must not be hung
by order the captain / was taken to q
spring and given drink of water and
then sent back with the men to their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01

GRENOBLE. FRANCE. February 1.-The
snow which has fallen on the western Alps
4 the heaviest n twenty aean. It 10 i've
8set deep hes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-01
Odd Coats
and Vests
From Suits that
sold up to $500.
Sizes 81, S5 and
SO only,
To go at
$3.75

Fancy Cassimeres and
Cheviots. These goods form
ed part of our regular stock
at one time, but owing to the
pants having been sold from
them, they are offered as
odd coats and vests at the
small price of $3.75.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
MUCH INTEREST AROUSED
IN CONTEST FOR JAMESTOWN TRIP
TimeS-ReCOrder Contest is Already
the TaIkOf the Town and Coupon
Clipping Going to be Lively
Now Get Busy.

The Times Recorders free trip to the
Jamestown Exposition is already the
topic of chief interest in feminine cir
cIes, and hundreds Of the fair sex in
Americas and Sumter, as well as their
gentlemen friends, are specializing upon
the lucky winner of the ticket. After
today the names of several aspirants
for the coveted honor will be mentioned,
and then will the friends of the fair
contestants get busy in earnest. 1t
costs nothing whatever to enter the con-
test, and it is going to be the most in
teresting here in years. There is no
canvassing for new subscribers, or any
similar features usually attaching to
contests of this kind. 1t is only nee
essary to clip the coupon on second
page, write the name of your favorite
upon it, and send it to the Times Re-
cOrder. The contest is one of popu-
larity only, open to readers of the Times
Recorder and the most popular lady in
city or country is going to the James
town Exposition as the hOnOred guest
of the Times Recorder with all expen-
ses paid. Now pick the winner and
keep everlastingly busy clipping coup
ons until the contest closes June LIST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
SHIPPING MANY PEACHES
AMERICUS TO MARKET 40 CARS
Orchards Here in Good Condition and
Local Growers Expect Excellent
Yield and Good Price.

The peach blooms in the vicinity of
Americas are from ten to twelve days
behind last season. That is the con
clusion reached by Mr.. r. S. Broad
hurst, who is one of the best informed
peach growers in Sumter county. Mr..
Broadhurst visited his orchard on Sun
day and examined the trees. There
have been some claims that the buds
had been killed and that the crop this
year would be almost nil as a result.
Mr.. Broadhurst does not take this
view of the matter, though. In his
opinion the trees are merely backward
as a result of the cold spell of four Or
five weeks ago. He believes that the
buds will soon swell and blossom and
barring a blizzard later on, produce an
excellent crop for shipping purposes.
This IS really the first year that
Americas will come into the peach
market to speak of.
The outlook seems to be that from
this station there will go forward any
where from 80 to IS carloads of peach
es. Placing the crop at forty carloads
of 500 crates each, there would be total
shipments from Americas of 10000
crates, which would probably bring
back to the shippers an aggregate of
$4,000, quite a snug sum in the dull
summer season.
After this year there should be
great Jump in production, and it is not
improbable that within the next three
years Americas will be shipping two or
many thousands of trees in this vicinity
will be coming into bearing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
TO PUSH THE
Y. M. G. A. HOME,
PROBABLY OCCUPIED THIS YEAR.
At Once the Building to Begin---En,
thuSiaStic Interested is Expected
and Desired Total Fund
May Be Secured.

Within thirty days the plans for the
building of Young Mems Christian
Association in Americas will be well
under way.
The committee appointed at the meet
ing Of the directors on Monday night
have gone to work. They will have
architects designing plans as quickly
as possible.
It is the purpose of the committee to
push the building project forward as
rapidly as possible. The directors as a
bodv feel that it is the desire of the
Americas public to see the building
begun. Once the laying of the founda-
lions is started and it is shown that the
construction of the home of the Assoc
iatiOn is actually under way it is the
impression of many that there will be
sufficient enthusiastic interest aroused
to bring the contributions up to the
$40, 900 mark.
The building will be one of the most
beautiful of the smaller Association
structures of the country. That much
is assured. 1t VIII also embody the
best features Of such buildings else
where. Americas, profting by the
experience of other cities in the plan
ming of its building, can avail itself of
the best points of such structures and
avoid their mistakes.
By the end of the year the Young
Mems Christian Association of Ameri-
Gus, in all probability, will take pos
session Of home that will be equipped
throughout for the important work of
the organization, Here will be the
rallying place Of the young men of the
city. That it will be tremendous pow
er for good in the community no one
doubts. The Y. M. c. A has every
where won speedy recognition as one
of the greatest factors in existence in
the elevation of young manhood to a
higher plane of thought and of living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
IT is SERIOUS.
Some Americas People Fail to Real
ize the Seriousness.

The constant aching Of bad back,
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney ills
Are seriOus-if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
An Americas citizen shows you how
to avoid them.
J. B. Edwards, farmer, living just
outside the corporation limit says;
'My back troubled me for years.
Some times it was so weak that L was
unable to stand up straight, There
was a constant dull pain that often
awoke me at night and the secretions
were out Of order, being sluggish,
scant and thick. / had tried many
different kinds of medicine when I
first got Doan's Kidney Pills at j. G..
Dodson's Drug store. They did just
what is claimed for them in my case,
and / am glad to recommend them to
others. The pains have left me, my
back is stronger and as Tam resting
well at night my general health is
much better The secretions have
lost that gummy appearance and are
more regular. I am more than pleased
with this result"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
AMATEUR BASE
BALL CLUBS.
EULL LIST OF PLAYERS WANTED
Score Cards VIII Be Furnished
Free, and Scores Published Reg
uIarIy by The TimeS-ReCOrder
To Players.

The Times Recorder wants the
names of all of the amateur base ball
clubs Of this city, with names and po-
sitions of all players.
Captains of all teams, regardless OF
ages of players, are requested to send
in full details of their clubs, Score
cards will be furnished on application.
Scores of all games will be published
regularly if sent to this Office. together
with other information as to the work
Of all local clubs that may be of any IN
terest to the fans
The Times Recorder intends to make
its base ball column a special feature
this summer. 1t requests the assist
ance of every devotee of the game to
the end that its reports may be COM
plete and of interest.
If local league Of amateur clubs is
formed among the boys under fifteen
years of age, the Times Recorder will
offer a pennant to the champions of the
seasons games. Keep this in mind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
AN OLD GERMAN LEGEND.
The Skull With the Nail Driven
Through Its Temple.


At Freiburg, Baden, ia front Of an
old chapel rich in medieval painting
depicting the rewards Of virtue and
the wages of sin, stands a great cross,
at it's foot a skull with a nail driven
into the temple.
A shoemaker of Freiburg, according
TO tradition, died suddenly in the good
old days before coroners and juries
were too inquistive and was buried
near where the cross stands. Scarcely
had the earth upon his grave been wet
by the rains before his wife took a sec
ond husband.
Neighbors talked, but that was all.
One night the priest OF the parish
awoke to find standing at the foot Of
his bed the ghost Of the dead shoe
maker. The CHASTITY figure raised a
CORY lock from it's forehead and point
ed to a nail driven in the temple.
The body was exhumed, and there
was the evidence OF the crime just as
the specter had Indicated The wife
confessed the murder aud was execut-
ed. But the skull was placed at the
foot of the cross as a warning.
"The effect was most wholesome
relates the truthful c1ronicler. "'for
Eirca then not wife Of Freiburg has
murdered her husband"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
CALLS ATTENTION TO TREATY
Good Will of President Roose-
welt Is Also Shown.

Good Will of President Roose-
welt Is Also Shown.
Toxic, March 9.-Replying Satur-
day afternoon to a sensational inter-
polation in the house of representa-
tives in which the japanese were rep
resented as suffering humiliation at
the hands Of Americans, ENreign Min
lister Hayashi called attention to the
existence Of the last clause of the ar
ttcle Of the second treaty with the
United States. He said that this
clause was inserted in order to Sc
cure ratification of the treaty by the
United States. Japan, he said, was
at that time revising the treaty to
obrogate extra which was
the greatest humiliation. Continu-
ing to reply to the Interpolation
Minister Hayashi emphasized the i'm
portance of approaching the question
Of Japan's relations with America
calmly and in peaceful spirit, as ex-
element would only tend to increase
the difficulties and injure the tradi-
tionaI friendly relations of both ma
tons. He also pointed out the fndis-
putable good will Of President Roose-
welt and his government toward ia
pan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
ROW to Remain Young

To continue young in health and
strength, do as Mrs. n. F.. Rowan, Me-
Donough, Ca, did. She says: "Three
bottles of Electric Bitters cured me of
chronic liver and stomach trouble
complicated with such an unhealthy
condition of the blood that my skin
turned red as flannel. / am now practi-
cally 20 years younger than before I
took Electric Bitters. / can now do all
my work with ease and assist in my
husbands store" Guaranteed at
Eldridge Drug Co. Price soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
Notice to Our Custcmsss

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung trouble 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 & Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
This is Worth Remembering II

Whenever you have a cough or cold,
just remember that FOley's Honey and
Tar will cure it. Do not risk your
health by talking any but the genuine.
1t is in yellow package. F. M. Nc
Laughlin &c Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
Worked Like a Charm.

Mr.. d. n. Walker, editor of that
spicy journal the Enterprise, Louisa,
Va, says: 81 ran nail in my foot last
week and at once applied Bucklen' S
Arnica Salve. No inflammation follow
ed; the salve simply healed the wound. -
Heals every sore, burn and skin dis
ease. Guaranteed at Eldridge Drug
Co., 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
NO Case on Record

There is no case on record of cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey anu Tar
has been taken, as it will stop your
cough and break up your cold quickly.
Refuse any but the genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar in a yellow package.
Contains no opiates and is safe and
sure. f. M. Mclaughlin 81 Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new
remedy, an improvement on the laxa-
tives of former years, as it does not
grippe or nauseate and is pleasant to
take, 1t is guaranteed. F. NJ. Nc
Laughlin 81 Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
. BASEBALL GOSSIP.
DIAMOND HUSTLERS CHALLENGE ANY
TEAM UNDER is.
Season Has Opened and The Fans Are
Getting Down to Work.

Americas Diamond Hustlers:
L. Hart, Catcher.
H. Pantone, Pitcher.
C.. Vean, First Base.
e. Hart, Second Base.
0. Barnett, Third Base.
F. Suber, Short Stop.
T.. Hollis, Left Field.
C. Reagan, Center Field.
II. Schneider, Right Field.
WILDER Smith, Sub.
Howard Pantone, manager.
Dock Barnett, Captain.
The Diamond HustIers challenge any
team under Is years old, in town or
out of town. Write or see Dock Barnett,
jackson street, for the games.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
Free Trip To Jamestown.

heFeby vote for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For the Free Trip to Jamestown Exposi
ton with one Weeks Board There offer
ed by the Americus Times Recorder to
the most popular lady. y y y
Contest opens March 18th, closes June
1st, timers name announced June
10th Trip can be taken at any time af-
Ter that date. Winner can transfer
trip 70 some other person if desired.
Fill in your favorite's name and send to
Times Recorder Office
AmeriCus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
MANICURE ARTICLES
The Very Best Goods at DOdSOn'S S,

Buffers, Filler, Manicure Boards,
Scissors, Orange Sticks, Powders,
Polishing Paste and Liquid Blanchen
in variety at Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13

Wanted. A 10 or Is horse engine
and boiler. Rather have Prick, but
will consider other makes. G.. M.
Rogers Americas Ga. d3t-w1t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13

Real happiness is more apt to be
found CARRIED in plain business suit
than in eveing dress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13

For Rent. room house I'll For
rest ST. Apply Mrs. Maude H.
Smith. st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
FOR SALE.

400 Acres miles of railroad. 3 ten
ant houses, running waters acre.
$50 acres, miles of furnishing little
town. room house, running water
IS DER acre,
400 Acres, 5 room house, fine pasture
land, suited to stock or general farm
ing $40 acre.
300 Acre, half mile railroad on public
road, r. f. d. aud telephone. room
house, two tenant houses, near
churches and school.
Room house, new finished through
ou', large lot So 600.
Room house large lot 81. 200.
g Room house, choice neighborhood
with gas and sewerage, nice little
home 80,
If You want a home or investment
come to see me. Now is the time to
buy. Real estate Is the safest and best
Investment. 1t can't run away or
evaporate.
p. 3. WillifOrd,
1O3 Cotton Ave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13
5000 Night" Cold Cure.

Disturbs nothing but cold, and it
jars that! Only at Davenport Drug
Co. Price loo. II diff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-13

You can buy it cheap delivered
your home from G. r. Whitley. DIT