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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

to see the races even though there
are no bookmakers.
In addition to these two, there is
yet third class of persons who are
not worried over the possible closing
of the race tracks, and these latter
constitute the great majority of the
people. So whatever happens as a
result of these laws, the common peo-
pie will not be disturbed, and quite a
number of enthusiasts will have to
look for other ways of throwing their
own,-and oftimes other peoples
money at the birds, otherwise known
on occasions as mud larks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
Of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of fin
ance-bUt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Hitchcock's feathers are ruffied. At
ter swinging all the southern dele
cations into line for Taft he naturally
expected the national Craftsmanship to
be presented to him on a golden plat
ter. The opposition to his appoint
ment seems to have rufled his feel
ings considerably. The general opin-
ion seems to be that in the end he will
be found holding down the arduous
job and receive his reward, if Taft
is elected, in the postmaster general
ship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

stftutions should be subjected rs
the conditions of mob rule THere
is at present a strong tendency tow
ard the perversion of the representa-
tive principle in the management of
public affairs. It's greatest power for
mischief lies in the opportunity and
temptation it affords for the use of
mob methods, as was undertaken in
Chicago, manipulated by cool heads.
and carried out by trained agitators.
Any plans that will help to prevent
such conditions as those of last week
at the Republican Convention would
be for the public good
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The anti-Bryan papers in the North
are cIamoring for a Democratic House
of Representatives Without it as
they we'll put it, tariff revision is i'm
possible. With it it is not unlikely
there would be a deadlock with the
Senate unless public opinion is much
stronger a year hence than now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The genealogists are had at work
on the Taft family They have made
the candidate come of race of fight
ers. patriots and statesmen clean
back to the time OF Nimrod. The
American people dearly love a pedi-
gree and a presidential candidate must
have one to suit the exigencies of the
situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Gov Hughes lays emphasis on the
fact that the law, if pursued as a
trade, is one of the poorest on earth.
The average lawyer either almost
staryes or gets out of the profession.
Many of them are better suited for
the farm than the rostrum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

BY taking a balloon trip, Massa-
chusetts man expects to win $4,000
and a girl expects to secure a hus-
band by going with him, at least it
is so reported. The money offer was
maye by the mans uncle, and the
nephew advertised for a woman to
accompany him. AS the proposed as
cension is to be made at a fair, this
may be a press agent story.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

One suggestion is made by the
Rome Tribnna-Herald anent the pro-
pGsed reorganization of the Railroad
Commission, and that is that Joe
Brown might appoint Hoke Smith
a member of the new commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

They call Taft the man with a
smile. But Billy B. can smile clean
across his face and half way around
his neck Taft cannot rob Democracy
of the credit of having the worlds
champion smiler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

No other American girl has ever had
royalty at her wedding or been mar
ried in the royal chapel at Windsor.
These especial honors have been re-
served for. Jean Reid, who was mar
ried Tuesday to John Hubert Ward.
After such a sunshiny start it is to be
hoped the matrimonial path will es-
cape the tangles of the divorce
court
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Physiological facts are constantly
being discovered. The Indianapolis
News has learned that the bald headed
man is no cooler in summer than the
man with a thick thatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

According to the Rome Tribune
Herald the Brunswick News is clam
oring for that Joe Brown bread. That
is very nl-bread this early in the
game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

NTha Kaiser likes fountain pen,
sa{S a cable from Berlin. But nothing
like 70 much as he does a Genera. 1t
is an Npen question as to who has
been posed the most, William or
Teddy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The original spelling of Tafts name,
il has been ascertained, was "Taffee."
This looks suspicious. Is the Repub-
lican party giving the public dose
Of it2
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Officers of the battleship Georgia
claim that their ship is the fastest of
the fleet. Its hard to get ahead of
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The latest figures are to the effect
that Bryan viii have rs votes or 116
more than enough to give him the
nomination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Anna Gould and her bogus Prince
are to have quiet wedding in Paris
shortly. This will give the public
quiet also
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The New York Sun says Sherman
is principally useful in warning
Taft to take care of his health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25
AmericuS, Ga, June 25th, 1905.

Poor Taft Just think of the num-
Der of photographers who will beseige
him for special sittings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Col Bryan says Republicanism is
on the retreat. We hope this will be
so on election day in November
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

There is no way you can insult a
man more than not to take advice
from him, except to give it to him.
~ Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The self-made man usually hurries
and neglects to add the finishing
touches.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25
People of this Age

realize more and more the need of
providing for the future by systemat-
ically saving and adding each week
few dollars to their bank account.
Others spend all without giving a
thought to their future needs.
Don't be classed among the latter
have Savings Account at Our
Savings Department, increase it oft
en-such ''smartness' pays!
4 per cent. interest paid on Say
ings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25
COMFORT, LUXURY,

all are combined in the modern bath
room, but without the modern system
of sanitary plumbing the modern bath
room would be an impossibility.
Therefore when you desire to
equip your house with plumbing of
the right kind, go to the right kind
of a plumber. G. P. Payne has
reputation second to none, based on
practical experience and scientific in
telligence. For specifications and es-
Inmates for plumbing, electric wiring.
gas fixtures, roof paints, gutter and
tin work. see
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-25

Entered at the postof1ce at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

Score and scrape dozen ears Of
corn. put the pulp ia a bowl or dish
and steam for 30 minutes. Meantime
put one pound OF finely chopped raw
beef in q saucepan N,h two table
spoonfuls of butter; stir over mod
crate fire until the juices Of the meat
are well drawn out. then put in a meat
or potato press. a little at at ime. and
press out every drop OF the juice. Re
turn this 20 the fire. season with salt.
pepper and a suspicion of mace and
thyme; sur in sufficient flour wes in
cold water TO make a little thicFer
than cream, the exact quantity depend
ing on the amount OF gravy. Butter a
baking dish. put in IL the corn which
has been seasoned and pour over 1t
the gravy. Over all put a thick layer
of grated swiss cheese and bake in a
hot oven until the cheese is well
Drowned. Send at once TO the table.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Our Mail Service.

The first record contained in our
Colonial history OF any kind Of mail
service dates from 1917. when the
court at Boston appointed Mr. John
Hayward 20 take in and convey" let
tiers according TO their direction. II is
impossible 10 say what the charges
were for this first mail service. but
IN 1892 the rates were as follows: One
letter, less than 50 miles. six cents:
between SO and 100 miles. ten cents;
between 200 and $50 miles. II cents:
more than 400 miles, 25 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
PRACTICAL HINTS
l/@', de HOUSEWIFE |
G S4<

To keep poached eggs in shape set
the water whirling with q spoon and
drop the egg in the center OF the
.maelstrom. The motion rounds the
.eggs.
Place eggs on table. with the I'm.
ger and thumb try 60 spin them. A
GOOD egg will only twul little
while; a bad one will spin like a top.
Put the broiler pan of your gas
range mp I'm the oven and set your pie
i'm &c. The pie viii bake just as wei
and If the juice runs out. and 10 always
does. 10 viii not burn and smoke.
Citron which stands awhile is diff
cult TO cut. as 60 gets extremely hard.
.It taken and placed in O. colander and
held over steam for short while it
win regain it's original freshness and
be ready FOR use.
An excellent way % avoid staining
the fingers when pairing vegetables
and fruit. particularly apples. is to
wind the thumb and first finger of the
right hand with strips of clean white
cloth. They can DE pulled or easily
when pairing is completed and the
stains will DE ou the cloth instead or
the fingers. which invariably become
deeply stained from fruit and knife.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

Scrambled Eggs and Mushrooms
An economical dish for the out-of-town
housewife who knows where and how
10 gather mushrooms. For six PEG
pie quarter Of a pound Of mushrooms
will be required. They are light in
weight Skin the tops. scrape the
stems and wash in cold water. have
ready some melted butter. drop in the
mushrooms, whole il they are small.
halved if they are large. shake Wig
orously until they are lightly Drowned.
and then set on the back OF the stove
while you prepare your eggs. Warm
a cup of rich milk in which you melt
two tablespoons OF butter. salt and
pepper 20 taste. In another bowl beat
six eggs. whites and yolks together.
stir in the mushrooms and the sea
soned milk last. Turn the mixture
into porcelain lined or enameled fry
Ing pan, rubbed with butter. Cook
over moderate fire until the eggs are
set. using a silver fork TO keep the
cooked portion from sticking to the
bottom AID sides of the pan. Serve on
hot toast garnished with parsley.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

Peppers OF uniform size. one FOR eacn
person Cut of enough OF the stem
ends TO make the vegetable set firmly
but do not make an opening through
which the juice can come. Cut of
the tops, scrape out the seeds and
throw into ice water to soak for an
hour. For six peppers make the fol-
lowing mixture: A coffee cupful Of
crab meat, faxed after the crabs have
been boiled. In a porcelain or enamel
ed saucepan melt one tablespoonful OF
-four. Add slowly one cup OF milk.
ST ing all the while. When this has
come TO a boil remove the pan from
the fire, add beaten yolk OF one egg.
a large teaspoon of chopped parsley.
a little lemon juice, salt and paprika.
Add the crab meat. return TO the fire
and bring 10 boiling point. Remove
Immediately, wipe out the pepper cases
with soft cloth and Gil with the fish
mixture: place in q brick oven and
bake ten minutes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
FIDo BROKE A TOOTH.

A youth skunk into the dentists Of
flee with q panied expression on his
face. His hat was gone and his smart
attire showed evidence Of a struggle.
The dentist stepped forward with
a professional air. What can l do
for you?"
The youth glanced apprehensively
at the door. Il wish to have a
tooth removed"
Very well, please be seated "
Shutting over to the chair the youth
crawled into It on his hands and
knees. The dentist looked on in
amazement
Great heavensl" he cried, what's
the matter with you? Are you
crazy?"
We'll. you see I went 10 caIi on
Miss Neverhome, and-and-"
And what?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Sweet REVENGE.

Mrs. shopper (after inspecting
everything in the store)-I don't see
ANYTHING here that suits me. I sup
pose may as well go down 10 Stacys
and see what they have. They usually
have a good assortment.
Salesman-Heres card Of one OF
their statesmen. won't you kindly ask
for him?
Mrs. Shopper-Ah, A friend OF
yours I presume
Salesman-NO. madame: he has
owed me ten dollars for the past three
years-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Mayonnaise pressiro.

In making mayonnaise dressing. be
sure to have fresh eggs. II is very I'm
pOrtant. II is better TO use an egg
beaten than a spoon in mixing the con-
diments. and a little lemon juice is not
amiss in this dressing. II YOU wish
TO have l;ght and fluffy mayonnaise.
add a cup Of whipped cream just be
fore the dressing Is sent TO the table.
The lack Of cream is what makes the
mayonnalse i'm most restaurants such
an oily and sad affair.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

A laborer named Christensen. who
lives at Copenhagen. bought an old
overcoat for a few cents two years
ago. he recently noticed something
hard in the lining at the back. and. on
regretfully cutting # open. discovered
a SAVINGS bank book with $2.23O cred
tied. lie reported the treasure to the
police. but they have not been able to
find the original owner. and the money
has been awarded 20 the laborer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
potato Cronuettes.

A delicious way of serving potatoes
IS the following. Boil and mash -
medium-sized white potatoes. using
one tablespoonful OF butter instead
Of milk. When they are nearly cold
add beaten yolks Of three eggs. one
teaspoon OF chopped parsley, one
quarter teaspoon OF grated nutmeg,
and six drops Of onion juice. Sur
these ingredients together until they
are smooth. Make up into small cone
shaped croquettes and stand away TO
harden. When they are firm roll them
In the beaten whites Of the eggs and
cracker dust and fry In deep boiling
lard until a light brown. This will
make % croQuettes
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

ducer I'm an Mexico 200 years ago. but
what's left Of it now is buried so deep
that al the stcamshovels in the uni
verse could not gee az it,"
When Nike went TO a cheap hotel
that night ne felt certain that the
five had taken boat for some point
down the river. and. recalling that the
captain OF the yacht had mentioned a
trip OF about "a hours. ne calculated
that their destination must be far down
the stream. He also decided that he
could accomplish but little alone. and
that the first morning train should
have him as a passenger back 10 ES-
Gallon. where he would try TO locate
Tommy Flanncry" and apprise him
OF the dovelOuments.
(TO RE CONTINUED.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
World,s Nnnsranerr-

There are 1880 newspapers pub
lished in the United States: about
1000 OF them are published daily and
40 are managed. edited and published
by negroes. In Asia there arc 5000
periodical publications. OF which the
greater part appear in British India
and Japan: the latter country pub
fishes 1900 newspapers. Africa has
only 200 newspapers. OF which 30 are
published in Egypt and the rest ap.
pear in the European colonies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Boiled Icing.

Put a pound of granulated sugar
over the fire with a small cup of
water and bring to boil Do not stir.
When it spins a thread from the tip OF
a fork take from the fire and when it
begins to cool a little stir and beat to
a soft mass. To use this for icing heat
q little in a vessel set in hot water and
spread on quickly. Flavor to taste.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Sour Cream DRESSING.

One cupful fresh sour cream, one
teaspoonful each of salt. sugar. pepper.
mustard. Beat well and set in ice
chest two hours. Use.
No. 2.-Melt one tablespoonful OF
butter. beat Il with two egg yoIks. one
teaspoonful OF onion Juice Add one
cupful OF sour cream. one-half tea
spoonful salt, one-quarter teaspoonful
OF cayenne. one-half teaspoonful OF
sugar. Use for cucumbers or cold
boiled vegetables.-La Polka.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
THREE

six cold potatoes cut the same. one
small cup of English walnuts broken
I'm small pieces. one teaspoonful OF
chopped white onion. two stalks OF
celery and pinch OF cayenne pepper.
Mix with two silver forks (steel will
turn the apple black. pour over a gem
erous quantity OF mayonnaise dress
ing. Place on lettuce leaves and set
on fee one hour before serving.-BOs-
ton Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
ATLANTIC COASTLTNE.

effective January s. 1893.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.
= N. slI;f0 p NJ
For Noriolk-90o A. n. SEQ P. X asd -
p q
For n. and ". Ry wes-s.Os A. n, ls:ls
and $50 p. NJ
For Petersburg; 500 A. NJ. 1910. soc. ~
?. a, $500, $50 p. n, 7:25 and II: 80 ?. n
For Coldsbor0 and Fayetteville; SD r. ~
Trains arrive Richmond daly-6.1s, ss~e 50
I.fO A. N; = IS. s'l0:f5 and II 80 A. N sI:Ks
2:O5 $3.50. 500 and $50 p. N
Except Sunday. ''Sunday only sssExssps
Monday.
Time Of arrivals and departures and soas.s-
tions not guaranteed.
@. 3. CAHPBELL.D. "a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
A Minorlt1 Holder.

Clara-Why are You always COM
planning because I have other callers.
You didn't suppose would cease to
be attractive just because we became
engaged, did you2
George-Ho. not exactly; but I did
not understand that was only
member of an underwriting syndicate.
Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
FIOur surIed purIna cIvII wsr.

FIour buTIcd DURING CIVlI War.
While the grading of Main street,
Manassas, Va, was in progress re-
Gently the workmen discovered that
their picks went 10 a depth that indi-
Gated a subterranean cavity. Upon
investigation 80 was discovered that a
trench TO the depth of three feet had
been dug and number of barrels OF
-four put therein and concealed from
the enemy on the evacuation OF Ma
nassas by the confederate troops. A
large quantity Of barrel slaves and a
white substance resembling decayed
-four were exhumed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Moth killer

Saturate a cloth - inches square
with formaldehyde; put in closet.
closing the door for y hours. Also
put cloth in trunk or boxes where
clothes are stored. The fumes will
kill the eggs. moths. or germs Of any
kind and leave no odor in The cloth
ing. Repeat this during the summer.
and your house will be free from
moths.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

Cut sweet salt pork into small
pieces. fry a little and stir into a good
griddle batter. Put into a bread pan
and bake to nice brown. A little
sugar is an improvement. Pancakes
are good made with apples instead OF
the pork
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Not So Bad

Mr.. Subbs CATER engaging cook
There's one other thing / suppose you
should know, Miss Flannigan-my wife
is a chronic invalid, confined to her
room.
Miss Flannigan-Thats fine, I wor
afeerd she might be wan Nv thin
chronic kickers that arr confined L
tn kitchen. beeobs!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Too Formal for aFiehtIna Bob. -

An officer who was with Admiral
Evans at San Francisco writes home
that he was one day talking with
Fighting Bob" when a petty officer
appeared on the scene. The under Of
ficer, not recognizing the two. came
clustering mp with. Say. do you know
where I can find Evans?" The ad-
miral Eazed up az him quietly n mo-
ment and exclaimed; ooh. don't
bother about being so formal Just
call me Bob"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Pride Of Ancestry.

A germ nudged his neighbor eagerly.
See that female coming yonder.
with the grand air? She's a colonial
dame?"
"A which,"
"A colonial dame. Her ancestors
were among the first 10 colonies Of
bacteria in American drinking water"
Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

Yes; and northerners seem to be
crazy about finding a mine that was
lost in landslide 100 years ago down
that way. But it's time thrown away
and money wasted for the end of the
rainbow. The mine-the San Dimas
may be down there. and it may not.
There's a story that it was the best pro
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
centenarian achlldren.r

In recently published reports Of the
fair which took place at the Home OF
the Daughters OF Jacob. New York.
mention is made Of the chief usher. a
lad aged l05 years. and OF the
girls" who sold candy and lemonade.
although they were only 103 and 1O5
years old.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
WHEN MEAT is LEFT OUT.
Two Good Recipes That Will Provide
Substantial Diet.

Cream Crabs In Peppers.-If you live
near salt water where crabs are OBJ
tainable this is a most inexpensive
dish. II you are not in a crab country,
substitute any good white fish with a
arm texture. Select large green sweet
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Sad Termination

Said She-Did the story you were
writing when / last saw you end hap
PLY or unhappily?
Said He-Unhappily. The publish
ers refused to accept it.-Chicago
Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

Every time burlington tells a story
his wife butts in and finishes IT,"
Il take of my hat TO Burlington. A
good many men tell stories that their
wives wouldn't want TO inlsh."-Chi.
cago Record-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

What caused that awkward break
in the conversation? Some one
dropped the subject. San Francisco
Argonaut.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
Bic Tobacco Earn.

On the largest tobacco farm in the
world. 25.0OO-acre affair. near Am
sterdam, Ca. is grown about a third Of
all the Sumatra tobacco used for cigar
wrappers in the United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24

The sale of land reclaimed by the
federal reclamation service is expect
ed more than to repay the $50, O0O, 600
expended 10 date by the government
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-24
New Boats LARGER.

While the tonnage of the fleet of the
Great Lakes is increasing. the num-
Der Of craft is decreasing. owing to
the greater capacity of the newer
boats.