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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
AMERICUS is GOING TO
SEE BALL IN PLENTY
Team is Ready to TWirI
SpherOid.

Tell the people through the Times
Recorder that Americus will have
plenty of ball and good ball at that"
said Pres. T. II. Bell, of the local
team, yesterday. I'VE are already or
ganized, and in shape for the diamond
work
This cheering news viii be interest
ing to local ball enthusiasts, and there
are hundreds here.
Already the lineup is complete, with
the old reliables, Bynum and Shipley,
to do the heavy and with excellent
material, already tested, for the other
positions
Only the matter of park and grand
stand is in the way
And this, it is thought; can be
managed. The same grounds oceu-
pied last season can be had again,
perhaps, and enough money can be
raised by popular subscription to put
up a grandstand and fence the place,
in part, at least.
A meeting of the ball team will be
held today and this feature of the
proposition discussed.
Our team has been doing some
good practice work recently" con-
tinued Pres. Bell yesterday, "and with
our all home club, we can hold our
hand with any other"
The Agricultural College here has
an excellent team already, with Gate
wood and King as a battery, and the
first game here will probably be be-
tween these aggregations. The coll
lege boys play with snap and vim and
have a crack team.
With the first game played base
ball stock will go away up, and then
the fans will be in it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
PARASITES THAT SAP LIFE
EXPELLED BY NEW METHOD

the trouble was She was extremely
nervous; the least little thing would
upset her; her tongue was coated,
and at times she would have good
appetite, then again could not bear
the sight of food; she was restless at
night, had bad breath, especially
when she got up of mornings. We
tried everything to relieve her.. but
met with no success. We were just
on the point of giving up trying any
thing else, when be began to read of
Cooper's New Discovery. Several days
ago We purchased this medicine. Jes-
sic has been using it regularly, and
this morning this parasite left her
system. | don't wonder that she has
always felt bad, and nothing we
would give her seemed to relieve her.
Now that she is relieved of this tape
worm | feel sure that she will grow
better each day. and enjoy perfect
health. Mr.. Cooper, your medicine is
worth thousand times more than you
charge for it. know of a number of
people troubled the same way as
Jessie has been, and / certainly ex-
pect to tell them personally to try
your medicine"
We would advise anyone who has
been troubled for some time with gem
eral poor health to try this great
medicine We are agents for it in
this city.-Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
WALKED ON TRACK AND
SUED THE RAILROAD
BarefieId Given Verdict of
$500.

Henry Barfield, an Americus negro
shy one arm, appeared in the City
Court yesterday as plaintiff in a suit
for damages against the Central Rail-
way in the sum of ten thousand dol
lars. Barfeld, while walking along
the Central Railway tracks here last
year lin the broad open daytime"
was run over by an engine and one
arm cut off The suit for damages
was tried yesterday, the case consum-
ing the entire day The jury award
ed Barfield a verdict for $500, but at
torneys for the defendant company
will appeal from that award, even.
Barfield was represented by Messrs.
Dykes & Nisbet and Col. w. P. Wallis,
while Judge w. d. Kiddoo and Col. j.
B. Hudson represented the railway
company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
LETTER OF JOE BROWN
OPENS THE CAMP PAIGN
AmeriCuS is Interested in
Result.

In Americus yesterday, as else
where in the State, the letter of Hon.
Joseph NJ. Brown announcing his
candidacy for Governor provoked the
livelist discussion in circles politi-
cal as we'll as in business circles,
any many and varied were the com
ments thereupon And whether or
not Little Joe" is a winner, there
is no doubling the fact that his an
nouncement gives an immense
amount of satisfaction here, as else
where He is personally known to
many influential citizens of Sumter,
and that these will give his candi-
dacy enthusiastic support goes with
out saying. Not a few here believe
that he will be elected in the prim-
airy of June 4th, and will doubtless
get to work to bring about that re-
suit, if possible. No plans have
been formulated as yet, but big Joe
Brown club here can be>counted upon
as an absolute--certainty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
BOARD OF TRADE TO
TAKE ON new LIFE
Organization of Active
Members is Object.

Renewed enthusiasm in the future
of the Board of Trade was manifest
ed at the meeting of the directors
Wednesday night. The new President,
Mr.. Lee Allen, took the reins in a
vigorous manner and the directors
present were in a sanguine mood.
President Allen referred to the
fact that meetings of the Board of
Trade were held only twelve times
a year. and expressed the conviction
that every member ought to attend,
unless unavoidably detained. He
declared that Indifference would come
nearer breaking down the organiza-
ton than non-payment of dues. He
preferred twenty-five active members
who could be depended upon, to four
times that number who would not
attend except at long intervals
The question of collecting back
dues was brought up. The report of
Secretary Pruitt showed that num-
ber who were behind had expressed
the intention of severing their cOnnec-
ton with the Board of Trade 1t
was suggested, as the collections had
not been pushed, that the back dues
NC C1IlIJCSu ctllu dIl SIdI u III Ou lie
dollar a month basis. The view fin
ally prevailed that this method was
not good one, it being held that the
obligations were just ones, and should
be paid by all members.
Chairman Gardner of the Member
ship Committee, expressed his inten-
ton of going out after new men,
bers. President Allen offered to ac-
company any member of the commit
tee on round of the eligibles. He
stated that he thought a large num-
Der of young men might be brought
in, their membership giving them an
unusual opportunity to get in touch
with the business men of the city.
The proposed banquet was also dis
cussed. 1t was suggested that an
effort be made to get speakers from
abroad, but after several names had
been suggested, it was decided to
depend upon local talent for the ora
tory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
COMMITTEE TO NAME A
DATE FOR PRIMARY
For Congressman in Third
District.

The democratic executive committee
Of the Third Congressional district
will meet this morning at Fort Val
ley for the purpose of ordering the
primary election for representative
in this district, and naming date there
for.
Each of the fifteen counties of the
Third district will be represented by
its executive committeeman
Judge A. C. Riley, of Houston conn
ty, district chairman, will preside.
The session will not be a lengthy one,
concluding this morning.
1t is thought quite probable that,
as heretofore, the primary will be
called for June 4th, the date of the
state primary, thus obviating the nee
essity Of another election.
AS is we'll known, Hon E. B. Lewis
and Hon. d. M. Hughes are, as yet,
the only announced candidates for
Congress in this district, and if June
4th is named as the date of primary
they have ample time for campaign
ing
Mr.. Lewis is at his duties in Wash
ington, and will not attend the Fort
Valley meeting today.
The representatives of the several
counties of the Third district, upon
the executive committee, are as fol-
lows:
Houston county, Judge A. c. Riley
Sumter county, Mr. Thomas B.
Hooks.
Lee county, Mr.. S. B. Smith.
Stewart county, Mr.. E. L. Carter.
Schley county, Mr.. r. E. L. Eason.
Webster county, Mr.. r. l.. Nichol-
son.
Crisp county, Mr.. Charles ]. Shipp.
Dooly county, Mr.. John S. Byron.
Wilcox county, Mr.. John T. King.
Ben Hill county, Mr. w B. Bowen.
Pulaski county, Mr.. E. F. Findlay-
SON.
Macon county, Mr. j. E. Reid.
Taylor county, Mr. Edgar Stewart.
Crawford county, Mr.. J. L. Dent
Twiggs county, Mr.. B. S. Fitzpat-
rick.
Each of tn fifteen counties will be
represented in the Fort Valley meet
ing today either by its committee
man, or by proxy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
MACON MAN PRAISES
DAVENPORT DRUG GO.

yesterday said with all respect to
my own city I will say this, that no
retail drug house in Macon is ahead
of the Davenport Drug Co.'S new
place, either in the completeness and
arrangement of their stock, nor the
quality and purity of their soda water
and creams. Such a store deserves the
most liberal patronage for they are
scarce"
Although a New York physician has
assured the world that dying is de-
licious sensation" everybody will put
off the enjoyment of it till the very
last Misunderstanding Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
PLANTERS ARE BUSY AT
PLANNING THE CROP
Cotton and Corn Planting
Progresses.

Farmers about Americus are busy
now in planting their crops, and
very few have come to the city this
week even for a half day The corn
crop has been planted, very general
ly, and only requires a good rain now
to bring it up. Cotton planting is
also under good headway this week.
Several of the largest planters in the
county were in Americus yesterday
and all reported fine progress with
cotton planting. About the same acre
age as last year will be planted here,
the past prevailing money stringency
preventing any increase of acreage,
even had there been desire upon
the part of the farmers to plant more
cotton, which is doubtful Farming
conditions generally are very good.
There is a sufficiency of labor, and
farmers hope for good results this
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
Mr.. GRIFFIN THE BUYER
OF STOCK OF GOODS

The stock of goods in the store of
Nahoum Bros, was sold yesterday
under foreclosure proceedings in fav-
or of F. w. Griffin and bought by
him for the top bid of 1920. The
stock consisted of fruits, candies, ci-
gars, fixtures, ETC., and is we'll worth
the price paid and probably more.
There were several bidders, but Mr..
Griffin was the lucky one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20
CONCERT co. AT
ARMORY TONIGHT

The Schubert Concert Co., will play
tonight at the armory for the benefit
of the High School library. The
friends of our schools are urged to
patronize theis entertainment, as
they will not only spend a pleasant
evening, but will help worthy cause.
This is one of the best attractions
which has been here this season. Tick
cts on sale at McLaughlin's Drug
Store. A. G. MILLER, Supt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-20

The ladies of the Kindergarten will
have charge of the theatre today, and
Manager Lucas is offering an unus-
ually strong vaudeville bill together
with moving pictures and illustrated
songs. The Kiltie Kids promise to
beat their best today and are Offering
''Floroda' as their part of the pro-
gram. These little folks have been
pleasing large crowds the whole week
For the benefit of the school the
management has agreed to make the
price for today matinee 10c for any
part of the house.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

! One of the results Of TUESDAY!
election in Missouri which will strike
Cairoites in a tender spot and pain
ully. is the defeat of Congressman
Russell Of the Charleston district
Mr. Russell had a host OF personal
friends here who recognized him as
.one Of the leading men in the ma.
tiunal legislature one who gave close
personal attention to the needs of
the people Of his district He always
took lively interest in affairs per.
tanning to this section, and was par
ticulariy active in river improvement.
in which the interests OF Cairo and
the district across the river were
mutual In congress he had the re.
spect and friendship Of his associates
and was therefore in position To do
effective work for his constituents
where his successor is likely 70 fail.
unless the fact that ne is a Repuhli.
can will overcome the handicap OF
newnesss. The new congressman
elect is postmaster at CauthersWlle.
named Grove.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

Nearly ole million patents have
been issued by the United States gov
eminent b. The period between 1896
and 1905 In round number. there
viii have been issued By the 2s-h o..
tEe present month Just goo 900 patents
0f al descriptions.
AWAY back in the thirties before
the patent Office was created. the issu-
ance O. patent required the sigma.
lures q shat was known as the pat
emf commission. comprising the sec
refarr Of state. the secretary Of VA
and the president
The RECORDS in the early DAYS we're
very crude. and the statement was
made az the patent Office that the
drst Issuance - a patent Of which
there is any record was January H..
1898, Co j. Beverly Allen. for i'm
proFement in box for packing tobac-
co This patent vas number 10.
Between January !. 1895. and Janu-
arr D. 1889. there sere issued 10
patents.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
BOOK AGENT IS REPROVEe.
RE Tells One a. His Own Expense,
The Story.

The book agent seldom tells a joke
at his own expense. bat here is one re-
Gently related by one OF the much ma
ligned fraternity.
4 had been in poor health said
this particular book agent "aad had
been advised to 30 to tae mou gains OF
Eastern Tennessee 10 Gecupetate. IT,
hill two birds with one stone / took
along some feCimeus OF an encyclo-
pCdia had on nay list thinking I
might possibly get a few orders. The
first pe.saa / stacked up against was
typical maau.-.aa-. tie was sitting
II he sun in fr1ar u his snack. watch
Ing his wife do the family washing at
d little D-u0G lha. flowed ia tror. Of
,fe house Ha listened attentifely
while ! g0I uE ms little speech. be al
lowed Dr. could get along without an
-aay.o adil
Thea started af-esn and ! saw
De- WAS getting tti1a bnr,d. WHY
s-I no family is complete wi.lou,
CHS boos. exclaimed
Taiut hugh be- drawisd. What
yoIall cla-ide, "a complete famiy2
See them ere Young ms a-pagu
aboute
. nodded
How many dye sea9 he de
handed
"I counted atua
There's 1850 more az srhooI' h-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

In the matter OF efficiency reports
and promotions il is noted that in the
japanese army there IS a book for
each officer which he is privileged to
see and in which are recorded remarks
as TO his progress and efficiency I'm
each rank, so that IL is known whether
he is tit for promotion or not as he
rises in the service; and. consequent
~. a selection committee does not ex-
Est In Japan. In this way any officer
would be aware Of his chances of MS
ing to high rank. as only those whose
records were gos.s would succeed, the
dufier going ont automatically.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

II is the migratory American that Is
swelling the population Of the national
capital. just as il was the migratory
American that conquered the vest
that helped 20 people western Canada.
that IS building the big canal dosn on
the isthmus. educating the Filipino.
supporting the bonifaces and the no
bility Of Europe and trying 10 discover
the north pole
Is the migratory American that
does things and great many q them
80 70 Washington 70 % them. becaass
here Is TIE 0Dp0FtEzisy . 90 hen
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
A sesrchlioht Problem.

Mrs Bertha Ayrion has succeeded
in ascert aiming the cause Of the re-
fractory behavior OF the searchlight in
certain respects and is devising a
remedy. The British admiralty called
on Prof. Ayrton to investigate the
trouble some time ago After making
many Investigations he turned the
problem over to his wife who is the
only woman member Of the Institute
Of Electrical Engineers and who re-
ceived the only medal ever awarded 20
a woman b. the Royal Society OF
London for original uHaided work
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05


Eugene Victor Debs. who in the re-.
cert election was the candidate OF
the Socialist party for president OF
the United States, was born I'm Terre
Haute. Ind. November :. 1855. He re.
.cc'yet a common school education
ali IN 1871 went TO work as a loco.
motive fireman In 1879 he was
elected city clerk OF Terrc Haute.
About the same time he became
Treasurer OF the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firamen, OF which OF
sihization D. continued 90 be- one OF
ne leaders for many years. In 1885
Ge was elected 10 the Indiana lrg.sla-
uTe and served one term. I'm 1899
me- organized and became president
OF the American Railway Union.
which organization conducted the
great Pullman strike. as a result Of
which Mr. Debs became involved
with the federal authorities and with
several OF his associates was sen.
terced TO jain for contempt of court
ln 1927 be- became chairman OF the
National Council of Social Demor-
.facy and IN 1900 he was the csngi-
date of that party fer president of
The United States The Socialist
party named him for president I'm
1909 and again in 1908.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
Coed EnuLish.

4 French lady living in America en-
gagged carpenter to DO some work
for her at stipulated price She was
surprised later to find thar he charged
more than The price agreed upon.
When she attempted to demonstrate
with him, however, her English failed
her and she said You are dearer 20
me now than when We were first en-
gagged. Success.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

Marriage unless TO the rich, neces-
sarily entails many little sacrifices.
The modern bachelor most misses his
little weekend trips to seaside and
golf links when he enters the ranks
Of the benedict. Week-cnding is an
expensive habit and young couples,
even If they can afford il. are much
wiser TO settle down quietly in their
early married life and make a real
home. Unless they do this in the be-
ginning home, sweet home will
never be an accomplished fact. II
takes two 10 make home and there
is no time like the first years Of mar
rage for making a real nest" home
10 last through ke.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

to be maintained always in DEALING
with these corporations. but mutual
concessions are always in order q
promote mutual interests and aid pro
eress. The incidents mentioned else
where go far to confirm The Bulle-
TINS recent statement that the criti-
cism made by a visitor at one OF ouc
Merchants Luncheons, that the atu-
tude Of the people Of Cairo was one
OF enmity toward railroads was noc
we'll founded,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
TODAY IN HISTORY

lc&5-Thomas Parr died in London
at the age OF 152 years.
l7S2-The America, the first line-of-
battleship built in America,
launched at Portsmouth. n H
lSll-Fort Erie destroyed by United
States forces.
lSlS-Gen. Benjamin F. Butler born
in Deerheli n II. Died in
Washington, d. c.. Jan. IL.
1899.
lsG2--Gen. Burnside succeeded Gen.
McClelland in the command OF
the army OF the Potomac.
lSt9-Congressman Nicholas Long
worth born in Cincinnati
lSI5-Richard P Bland OF Missouri,
introduced free silver bill H.
the house.
lsG0-Cuban constitutional ccnyen
ton met in Havana. sf@.YE
l@oi'--Stensland and Henng. Chicago
bank wreckers. sentenced 10
the pemtentiary.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

The people Of Cairo on Tuesda,
confirmed heir verdict Of last April
with respect 10 Prohibition. not by al
heavy a vote. but just as decidedly
BY a collective majority Of more than
four TO one. The total prohibition vote
vas less than in ApTii-as well as tha
wet vote. The thing to DO now is
70 let this question rest and confn
our demands 70 regulation. This b.
reasonable and right and-necess
sary.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
Better Than Hard Work.

He was a frank New York beggar,
soliciting in Fourteenth street during
the early days OF the week, who,
when asked why he didn't 20 to work
answered. Why should | try to get
work when couldn't earn more than
couple OF dollars a day, and can
make three or -four dollars day much
easier
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
Giant Turtles.

Capturing giant turtles seems 10 be
. proHtsble business along the Maine
coast a l.5o0pound one was recently
taken In those waters and SO great a
curiosity was it that the two captors
promptly exchanged it for a perfectly
good check for $3.50 The purchasers,
presenrGay r. r BarHums. hope TO
reap SINAI. fortune Dry exhibiting the
turtle at various county fairs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

The wild story in circulation 20
Cairo last evening. that Mr.. Bryan
had committed suic le, was about s.
reasonable as the Onie Dildock's Of
one of the Sunday funny papers. A
man Of Mr. Bryan's calibre doesn't
commit suicide-ceriamE not be.
cause something has happened 20
him TO which he is so wen accus-
toned.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

When il is considered that the no.
NAL Republican majority OF this cour.
~ Is about one thousand. it g. evil
dent that many voters. prompted by
motives OF good citizenship. scratche Q
their tickets on Tuesday and vote ]
for the best men irrespective Of party
politics. This is shown b. the 70.
election OF DR.. McManus as coroner
and Alex. NJ. Wilson as states attor-
ney.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

Mrs, G. r. Miller In a recent maya
zine article says that the people Of
Hayti are OF Jealous disposition, and
that the generals rple after the man
ner OF a schoolboy bully They do not
Ike to see others Of their own .ace
successful, aud the better class Of citi-
zens take no part in the government
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

The American people may like %
be humbugged in their amusement
but they draw a line when il comes
to their elections-sometim Franz
at the Democratic gubeTnatorial pri.
mary. which made Cowherd The Dem.
ocratic candidate for governor. seems
TO have given Missouri a Republican
governor That's what this morning s
news indicates.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
CAIRO IN 1872
UssoSssssssssssusEs.ss

The Germania Dancing Association
had decided to give series of six
dances. commencing Nov. o. parr
II. Schuf and Louis %. Kaha R.r
members OF the commirte4 of arraue.
.meuts.
The Bulletins columns on Nor. 90
were in mourning over Lc death s-
Horace Greeley which occurred the
evening previous.
On Nov. 2sth. Mayor ran-iaB
Judge Bross and CouncfIma1 Harf
were Passengers on The first train
running from Cairo north on OBJ.
cairo and N.uceunes railroad. The
party met the train a. Coos pom
trestle. going cut in a hack.
Billy White. OF White d Greer. hal
So overroat stolen. for the return
~ which be- Offered s15
The cDizootic had re-h-r Cairo
and vas epidemic in toEn. nearly en-
ihe horses in The city beine victims
81 iae disease The patient OK vas
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number of complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo Bull
letin printed daily and Sunday
during The year 1907 .2f16
Average number Of complete and
perfect copies Of The Cairo Bull
letin printed daily and Sunday
in October 1908 .......,...., 20o9
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05

Fror . news item elsewhere IL mas
b. inferred thar the relations between
fhe city aEthcrities a Cairo and th-
railHuads centeriHg here are very cor
dial-one 81 the results. no doubt. ol
the attitude q friendliness and fair
ness maintained b Mayor Parson-
nnd his associates IN tie city govern
mat TIE riehis 81 fhe reopls oaei.f
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-05
October Circulation.

The above is correct statement
of the circulation of The Cairo Bui-
letin for The year 1907 and for The
month of October 1908
CLYDE SULLIVAN.
Business Manager
Subscribed and sworn 10 before ne
this third day OF November 1908.
iSean LEO j. KLEB
Notary Public.