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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
WORKMEN ARE BUSY AT
SITE OF OLD COMPRESS
PROGRESS on New Plant is
Being Made.

Another scene of activity in Am
ericus is the site of the burned cot
ton compress, where the extensive
new plant of the Americus Compress
Co., will be erected as rapidly as
good work can be done. The work
ing force is a large one and opera
tions there will be pushed.
The new plant, almost double the
size of the one destroyed, will be
completed some time in August.
For the new cotton year opens with
September, and the new press will be
amply ready to take care of the 49,
900 bales handled annually in Am
ericus, and all of it through the
press.
Large shipments of lumber are
already arriving, to be used in the
construction of the mammoth sheds
and extensive platforms, both OF
which will be very much larger than
those burned in the disastrous fire
which swept the old press on Febru-
ary 2.
Supt. Tobin is looking after the
progress of the work there, and
the forces already employed will
be increased as additional building
material arrives. 1t is probable that
the machinery in the old press will
be used again in building this one.
The insurance losses on the burn
ed press have not yet been adjusted,
so far as generally known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
HOLDS FOR HIGH PRICE
SELLS AT TEN CENTS
Weary Holder Lets Cotton
Sell at Last.

Cotton sales in Americus yesterday
included probably one hundred and
fifty bales, which had long been
held for higher prices. The higher
price did not materalize and as a
result the owners of this cotton will
pocket a loss of $1,000 or $4,000.
Twelve cents seemed too low, and
the bales were put back in the ware
house to await the advance that was
surely coming soon. When the mar
ket dropped to II cents the holding
process continued on, with the hope
that prices would soon go back to II
cents. And thus the bales followed
the decline until yesterday, when
10 cents or fraction less was ac-
cepted. This was probably a wise
course, that is, selling even at 10
cents, as it looks now like "unexam-
pied prosperity" is going to put
cotton down to cents and possibly
lower than that figure by the time
the new crop begins to come i'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
LOCAL TEAM GOING TO
BUILD PARK AT ONCE
Setting Ready for Season S
Ball.

With an excellent ball team, well
organized and playing in harmony af-
ter several days of practice, the
Americus club wants to measure bats
with some of the neighboring teams.
Before this is done, however, the
locals propose putting the ball park
in perfect trim, rebuilding the fence,
grandstand and bleachers and making
other needed improvements. The
club has in its treasury already half
the amount required to defray this
expense, and will ask contributions
to the amount of only $3.50. Surely
with the promise of excellent ball here
this summer enthusiasts will quickly
contribute this sum, which will insure
the rebuilding of the ball park
committee will ask for subscriptions
today and expect a generous res
ponse. Already a date has been made
with Cordele to play here, and it is
desired to rush the work at the park
to that end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
BANQUET TONIGHT
TO BE BIG EVENT
Board of Trade Has Fine
Program.

Tonight the annual banquet of the
and oratory by distinguished speakers
from abroad and at home will be
mingled with tempting menu. The
banquet begins at o'clock and lasts
until H. For those who come earlier,
or until the announcement is made
that the dining rom is open, the guests
will assemble in the Council chamber,
the dining room being on the third
floor of the city hall.
Many tickets were taken yesterday,
but there are some yet undisposed of.
These will no doubt be taken this
morning. Interest in the event of this
| evening is widespread especially
among the members of the Board of
Trade. Recent accessions to the
membership have served to bring in
/ new enthusiasts and the banquet to-
night is a theme of general CONVEX
sation. 1t is expected that practical
| ly every business man will purchase
ticket, and thus give endorsement
to the spirit of the occasion.
A rare treat is in store for those
who attend Americus will be praised
and feted, and her points of strength
and weakness enumerated. "The
Ladies" is also one of the toasts, and
it is expected that the fair sex will
be out in force Under the directing
genius of Col. Frank Hooper, there
will be no dull moments between
courses. And the skill of the ladies
in charge of the culinary part of the
program will be a guarantee that this
department will be entertaining as
we'll
The visiting speakers as an
nounced will be: Hon. John A. Bette
man, of Albany, Hon. l.. A. Chappell,
of Columbus, Illustrious Potentate e.
A Cults, Of Savannah, and Hon. A.
n. Walker of Philadelphia, will be
the out-of-town speakers.
Those who have had their tickets
reserved as we'll as those who wish
to attend are requested to call at
Doodson's, Rembert's or Davenport's
drug stores this morning and secure
their tickets, as the ladies of the
Hospital Association, who are in
charge of the collation., must know
exactly how many covers to be laid
No tickets will be sold at the door,
so those who desire to attend must
purchase at the places named.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
MARRIAGE AT HOME is
QUITE A PRETTY ONE
Uniting Miss Ray and Mr..
Henry D. FOOte, Jr.

The marriage of Miss jeanette Ray
and Mr.. Henry D. Foote, Jr., was
solemnized last evening at 8 o'clock
and while quiet home welding social
Americus has rarely witnessed one
more impressive and beautiful in
every detail.
No invitations were sent out, and
only relatives and immediate friends
witnessed this plighting of the troth
which loses to Americus one of her
most charming young women who
thus goes forth a bride.
The rites were solemnized at the
lovely suburban residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Neil A
Ray, and never did beautiful young
bride and handsome groom begin the
voyage of life together under happier
or brighter auspices.
The parlors and reception hall
were rendered most attractive in their
decorations, spring flowers being
used in profusion in the color scheme
of pink and white.
Just before the bridal party enter
ed the parlor Miss Chloe Littlejohn
sang very sweetly ooh Promise Me-.
Prof E. Hamilton McNeill rendered
Lohengrin's immortal wedding march
as the coming of the bride was an
nounced.
Accompanied by her sister, Miss
Sarah Ray, as maid of honor, the
bride entered the parlor where the
groom and his best man, Mr.. J. l.
Bennett, were in waiting.
The bride wore superb gown OF
white mouselline over white satin
made princess, and carried bride
roses. The maid of honor wore an
attractive costume of white French
batiste, trimmed with lace, and car
ried pink carnations.
Rev j. B. Johnstone received the
VOWS of the handsome couple, the
ceremony being beautiful in it's brew
ity and deep impressiveness.
After congratulations had been
showered upon the radiantly happy
couple an elegant buffet luncheon
was served in the prettily appointed
dining room. At 10 o'clock Mr. anC
Mrs. Foote left for Columbus, Miss.
where they will visit relatives.
Later, they will go to the pretty
home awaiting them at Gulf Port
Miss.
Many beautiful and costly gifts
in gold, silver and cut glass attestet
the esteem in which the bride anC
groom are held.
Among the out-of-town guests at
tending the wedding were Mr.. George
Foote and Mrs. D. H. Allen, of Ma
con, Miss; brother and sister of tn,
| groom; Mrs. D. H. Jenkins and Mis-
Mabel Jenkins of Griffin, Ca, rela
tives of the bride; Mr.. J. L. Bennett
and others.
The brides going away costum
was a handsome gown of brown
cloth, with hat to match.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09

No other medicine has BEEN so
successful in relieving the suffering
of women or received SO many gen.
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In every community you will find
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one you meet has either been bene-
fitted by it, or has friends who have.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, any womananyd daymay
see the files containing over one mil
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from women seeking health, and
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
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The reason why Lydia E. Pink
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the feminine organism, restoring it
to healthy normal condition,
Women who are suffering from
those distressing ills peculiar to their
sex should not lose sight of these
facts or doubt the ability of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
to restore their health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
SHRINERS IN FORGE AT
THE MEET IN MACON
Citizens of AmeriCuS Made
Mobiles.

Americus Shriners, members of
Alec Temple, returned yesterday
morning from the grand roundup at
Macon and report the time of their
lives Twenty-seven ''unregenerates'
walked the hot sands and bowed at
the shrine, of Alec, among them being
two from Americus and one of these
a sWift-fOoted candidate. After the
camels had been tried on the arena a
sumptuous banquet was served and
enjoyed, even by the twenty-seven who
had just been initiated into the mys-
teries of the order The returning
Americus delegation showed up jolly
though jaded from the long pilgrim
age
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
BAG6ING, AT LEAST, is
GOING TO Be CHEAPER
Farmers Are Assured Some
Reduction.

While the price of cotton may drop
to 8 or cents next fall, farmers will
take comfort in the fact that their
bagging bills will be reduced in pro
portion. Announcement has been
made to Americus dealers that the
price Of jute bagging for wrapping
cotton bales has been reduced by
the bagging trust three cents per yard
effective beginning with July deliver
les. 1t is understood that the action
was taken against Independent con-
Germs operating over the cotton belt
in an effort to drive them out of bus
mess. This means savings of millions
Of dollars to- southern farmers and
those in the Americus district will be
saved over one hundred thousand dol
lars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
CENSUS GUESSES
ARE COMING IN
Most Accurate One Gets
Years Subscription.

Responses to the census guessing
contest inaugurated by the Times
Recorder were liberal yesterday
showing the widespread interest
which was taken in the proposal to
give years subscription to the
daily Times-Recorder to the one
making the closest guess to the fig
ures which will be turned in by
Census Enumeration Persons
All guesses are to be sent in a
sealed envelope, and will be kept
in safe place until the census is
announced. The guesses will then
be opened and the nearest guess
will win a years subscription to
the daily Times-Recorder
Send in your guess. 1t costs moth
ing and may win a years subscrip-
tion to the daily Times The
only limit is that only one guess will
be allowed Subscribers and nom
subscribers will be eligible to a
vote
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
TIE
General Dem and

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it's COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for it's remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactur by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
RAZORS AND CUTLERY
AT BIG REDUCTIONS
Less Than Half Price Da-
venpOrt'S Window Sale.

Razors, knives and cutlery are be-
ing displayed in the windows of the
Davenport Drug Company for a spe-
cial sale which begins this morning to
last for a week. The goods are taken
from drummers' samples, and are
offered at half the usual price or less.
The line of razors is offered at CSC,
Rogers famous Sheffield razors being
included in the display.
The shipment arrived yesterday
morning, consigned to the Davenport
Drug Company, and was at once put
son display. Prices are to be seen on
the various articles.
Gentlemen in need of good razor
or knife will find them at prices far
below what they would ordinarily have
to pay. Scissors of all sizes are also
on sale. AS long as the supply lasts
the articles viii be sold at the big
reductions marked on the tags.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
KNIGHTS ARE GOING IN
FORCE TO CONCLAVE
AmeriCuS to Send DeIega-
tiOn There.

Americus Pythians, members of
George F. Cooper Lodge, are antici-
pating with keenest interest the
annual conclave of the Grand Lodge
in Savannah in May, and many Am
ericus Knights will attend Dele
gates will be sent by each lodge
in proportion to their membership,
and not only are the delegates ex-
pecting to attend, but a large num-
Der of other knights are planning to
be present. Many preparations are
being made in Savannah for the re-
ception and entertainment of the
visiting knights. A large attendance
is expected and it is anticipated that
the meeting will be a success in
every respect
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
CONGREGATION STRUCK
OIL, NO CHURCH SERVICE

BUTLER, PA, April S.-(SpeciaD
No services could be held in the
Reformed Church at Petersville, the
cabbage patch" oil district of this
county, Sunday, because the con-
gregation, having gone into oil pros
pecting, struck gusher the night be-
fore on the church lot, fifty feet from
the building. The flow came in so
strong during the night and Sun
day that a large force had to be kept
at work to care for the oil.
The strike is welcome to the strug-
Cling congregation, which is in debt
for its property and owes it's pastor
back salary. The well, it is believed,
will pay off all debts and provide a
neat sum besides for future expenses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
A CHILD is LACERATED
BY FEROCIOUS BULLDOG

Americus people who keep danger
Gus and ferocious dogs as pets" will
be interested, perhaps in story COM
ing from Waycross yesterday. Thomas
Holt, 3-year-old son of B. w. Holt,
near Waycross, had an ear bitten off,
nose mutilated and suffered severe
bites about the neck by bull dog
day before The child was in the
yard when attacked. The family fears
hydrophobia may develop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
FURLOW HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
BEAT THE GAG" BOYS

In spirited ball game yesterday
the Furlow School team defeated the
Agricultural College club by a score
of II to 5. Many interested spectators
saw the game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09

Bishop Fallows is of the opipnion
that man should be in his prime at
eighty. This will no doubt be con-
strued as a rebuke for the young men
who are in their graves at sixty
Washington Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
NDIAN AGENT
IN BAD LIGHT
Kept Newspaper Woman in
Jail for MeddIing.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April s.
(SpeciaD Mrs. Helen Pierce Gray, a
newspaper writer, who investigated
alleged Irregularities on the part
Of officials of the Indian Office in con-
nectiOn with the management of the
affairs of the Grow Indians, in Mon
tana, and who was arrested last
summer and kept in Jail three months
at the instigation of Maj Reynolds,
the Indian agent, was given hear
ing yesterday before the Senate Com
mittee on Indian Affairs. Her state
ment was so involved that the mem
bers of the committee despaired of
getting clear understanding of her
complaint, and, in consequence, call
ed for all the papers in the case.
Mrs. Gray is seeking to have Con-
gress order a general investigation,
not only of her troubles, but of al
legged irregularities in connection
with the leasing Of Indian lands to
sheep and cattle men, waste of mon
ey appropriated by the government
for irrigation work and houses for
the Indians, allOtments of land for
town sites, and the financial interest
of government officials in town-site
companies. In the opinion of Mrs.
Gray, all of these irregularities could
be proved if disinterested man
were sent to make the investigation.
Described Her Arrest
During the hearing Mrs Gray broke
down when asked to describe her
arrest and experience in Jail. She
said that she was kept in Jail for
three months, and not given an OPP
portunity to get ball. and that her
letters to Judge Lindsey, of Denver,
and to her brother-inlaw, in st.
Paul never had been received.
Several members of the committee
asked Mrs. Gray to state the reason
for her arrest She said that she
had appeared before one of the In
dian lodges and told the Indians that
the government was misappropriat-
ing their funds and despoiling their
farms through leasing the surplus
lands to stock men. She said that
she had obtained from the Indians
sufficient money to bring her to
Washington to plead their cause. 1t
was after this she was arrested, upon
the ground that she had obtained
money from the wards of the govern
ment illegally.
Mrs. Gray said that she had been
cruelty treated. She then told of
coming to Washington to see the
>President and receiving his promise
to investigate the whole matter him
self. But he had delegated the task
to Secretary Garfield, who had in
turn delegated it to his former priv
ate secretary, Mr.. Dalby. Mrs. Gray
declared that Mr.. Dalby's report was
not correct as to facts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
PAY YOUR WATER TAX
OR HAVE IT CUT OFF

Look out, water consumers. Only
two more days to pay water rent.
Mind you don't have it cut off
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
Insurance That Insures

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09
Services at Calvary Today.

Lenten services at Calvary Episco-
pal church today are at a. m. and
I 80 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-09

There's no hope for the man who
has lost his self-respect-Ch Chicago
News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
IN THE HOUSE

Washington, D. c., March ia
Carrying the largest appropriation in
all its history $222,190,392 the
postoface appropriation bill passed
the house of representatives, having
been under discussion fourteen days.
This is $1,425,O0O more than was
reported by the committee. Chair
man Overstreet, when the reading
Of the bill had been concluded wag-
ed vigorous fight on the PROPOSE
tion to increase the pay of letter car
riers, which was voted into the bill
last Wednesday, but that action was
confirmed 1876 to 1876. An amend
ment to get through being one in
creasing by 100000 the appropria-
ton for rural delivery service. Fol-
lowing the passage of a number of
private bills and agreements to take
up the pension appropriation bill to-
morrow, the house at 4:38 p. M, ad.
iourned.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
CONFERENCE
PROMINENT DEMOCRATS OF THE
STATE CONFER WITH GOV.
ERNOR BURKE 6

The democratic warhorses We're in
the city in force yesterday and were
closeted with the governor for some
time but the nature of the confer
ence was not given to the press, very
strange to say. Among those here
were Joe Kelley of Devils Lake, can.
didate against Ed. Cole for national
committeeman, Chris Anheier of Far
go. who is thought to be promising
material for something good in the
way of plums if the democrats carry
things their way and Max Wipperman
of Hankinson, who some years arc
CALAMITY carried the democratic ban
ner about the state in vain search
for the gubernatorial chair, and who
like the others, is one of the best Eel
lows ever. sf
They were feeling in high fettle ov
er something, but they kept their Sc
cret closely buttoned up and not Nv
en- the local unterrified were enlight
ened as to what was in the wind. y
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

The reported struggle among the
democrats of the state, as between
the Bryan following and the follow
ers of Johnson promises to make the
state convention of the democracy in
teresting and we'll attended. 1t has
been generally believed that Bryan
would have the Endorsement of the
state democracy without any especial
effort, but it apepars the Johnson lieu
tenants are working and from re.
ports are making Roadway with the
Johnson BOOM Governor Johnson is
expected soon to make public his po-
sition with reference to the indorse.
ment given him by the Minnesota
democracy and his active candidacy
for the presidency would, without a
doubt, enlist some vigorous support
But Bryan has so long held the center
of the democratic stage that, to a
certain element of the democracy. he
is a fixture as presidential candi
date.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

The progress of the Milwaukee road
across the continent, from the Mis-
souri, river to Seattle, is not inter
r1pted by the business and financial
depression and will be continued until
the road is completed. At the pres
ent time about half the line from
the Missouri river to the coast has
been completed and at the end OF
the present working season the entire
line will be completed, with the ex.
ception of the tunnel through the
year. The road will cross the
Bitter Root mountains, which will
not be completed until April of next
cades at grade instead Of by tun
mel and will have comparatively
easy grade across the range. The
building Of the new road was financ
ed before the recent business de
preston and the result of the de
crease in the cost of labor and ma
teriais will be to see a surplus re
manning from the moneys raised.
great share of the line is now in op
GRAFTON, including that section of thu
road through North Dakota.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

The state department of public in
struction properly calls to the atten
ton of school boards through the state
the wise precautions that should be
taken to prevent the occurrence O
fires in school buildings-the proper
safeguarding of furnace fires, the re.
moval of waste paper and infamma
BILE materials, suitable and ample ex
it's and other means by which disas
tiers may be averted in time Of dan
ger