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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Atlanta continues 10 work toward
that million dollar issue OF bonds for
improvement Americas insists on
that $4,000 issue being issued and
the money used this summer. 1t Viii
work two goods. II viii relieve the
summer OF any dizziness and It viii
make the Improvements the people
want made and voted TO make.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

The Augusta Herald seems to en-
dorse the idea that government owner
ship is the proper ane ultimate set
Element of the railroad question. When
that comes We will have negro con-
ductors in the South. no white Goa
ches, and hell generally all around.
It's dangerous 10 play with fires, and
the Augusta Herald ought to realize
-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Editor Stovau now wants Hon.
Dudley Hughes sent 10 Congress from
the Third district when Congressman
Lewis next term expires. Really the
Savannah Press might better be at
work securing a congressman OF
high calibre for the First. The
Third does not need advice on this
point
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13
knocking Out His Props
Dublin Dispatehl.

Governor Hoke Smith says that the
reduced passenger fare is the work
Of the railroad commission and the
result of the last campaign 1t was
the work Of the Terrell railroad com
mission all right, but we thought it
was brought about by the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

From Savannah, Augusta
Atlanta and Macon, Bir-
mingham, Columbus and
Fort Valley ............. 80 40 p N
From Lockhart, Dothan. Al
bsny, Troy and Mont cry 80 80 p 10
From LockhaKf. Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont cry. Z 81 p m
From Atlanta and Macon - o. p m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
Ianta and Macon. Birming-
ham and Columbus and
Fort Valley .*5 s. 3 m
From Columbus and interme-
diate points too p N
From Columbus, and
intermediate points RI so q N
From Albany and intermediate
points. ...................* 4Oa m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Something is really TO be withheld
from the public in the divorce pro-
ceedings instituted By Mrs Thaw.
When asked the cause of the estrange-
ment which led to the suit, Ms. Thaw
replied that the world viii never
know
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Don't deceive yourself The Ameri-
Gus Board Of Trade has done enough
good work TO justify its existence and
your support
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Americas can never make the pro-
gress she should make with her bust
ness streets converted into mire ey-
cry time II rains heavily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Bryan is hopeful. says the Columbus
Ledger. This is more than can be
sal dof the Democratic party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Taft is the biggest going il the
country. says President Roosevelt
Fat men always do have a LOT OF fun
poked al them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

According TO the Augusta Chronicle
il was The same old Hoke, the same
Old issues-but it wasn't the same
old people"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

ne have got good city officials. but
they are Just a tribe slow about that
bond issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and savannah $40 u
For Albany, Dothsn. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. F5:5Z q
:" Albany. DOthsn, LOckhsrG-
Troy and Afontgomerv.... *2:07 ? u
T" Macon and Atlantis. -.-.-. 'l:58 p n
+" Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and AuguSts .+lO:40 ? n
For CoIuwbDS $500 2 Il
For Column bus and Birming-
ham 1900 S z
For Columbus Birmingham,
vls Fort Valley *I0:40 ? Z
For Albany and Inter. points 1880 u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Thaw is legally dead. but as
news center he Is still 3 live wire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

The Americas Recorder, Established
1879.
The Americas Times, Established 1890
Consolidated April, 1891.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13
- - - FORTY YEARS
-. - - SUCCESSFUL SERVICE

period
popular there of its
period of marked
Of blood and skin diseases of character and its value
troubles today
the extensively used blood medicine the market For Rheumatism
all other troubles
unhealthy
strong health Where unable
body
plies with the hehu and splendd tonng
bottom all blood
disorders and in this reaches inherited n which the ordinary
blood medicines
but at the time absolutely remedy IT. made entirely
healing
slightest the delicate
children with the good results
older
remedy with its worth by forty
blood
the S. physicians and they will
without
medical advice that required.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

*Daily. sunday. Only.
Sleeping Amerc1t
H. st
rrnazio
j Z. HIGHT0WER. Ga.
EJoHN .,BLoUNT. Passenge Agent, MAcOn Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13
THE MORNING BATH

with a sod hot water supply. is one
OF LIES luxuries that can always be
had without expense when you have
an up-to-date bath room in your home
fitted up with sanitary plumbing,
closet. foot and bath tub
Also have your house wired and
covered with metal shingles, and one
good coat of paint put on roof by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

Entered at the postoffice at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-13

HAMILTON
& CO.
Lamar Street,
Opposite Windsor Hotel
Extra Special for
MONDAY and
TUESDAY
$3.50
40 Inch Sea Island
&c yard.
= - = = 3 = s. - =
Fruit Loom Bleaching
Per yard 1OC.
= SO 3 3
SO inch Long Cloth,
worth II lie, as a
Leader for Monday
Il lie yd.
$50 - y
40 inch White Lawn,
short length, worth IS
and Zoe per yard,
1OC.
4 * x 4 = = 4 4 * 4 & y 4 4 x
So Jeffersonian Hats
Monday
s.. 10.
= 3 =
$1.OO Corsets, SOC.
SOC Corsets, Sec
= y 3 = = = = s. > >
New Waists, New
Belts, on sale Monday.
= y = = = = So #& \ y =
Big line sample Hats,
$3.50 to 81 values, CSC.
= = y &**
Hamilton,
SELLS Il FOrT.nss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
A DIFFICULT TERM.
The Word Bourgeois" and a French
Woman's Definition.

The Word Bourgeois" and a French
Woman's Definition.
I am always embarrassed when ask.
ed by foreigners TO give the definition
of the word bourgeois" which is gen.
orally emphasized dlsdainfully. The
dictionary detiues ii as common, with.
ont distinction" 1t is not exactly that.
Bourgeoisism, like provincialism, Is q
mentality. 1t represents a kernel with
out the pulp and emanates from the
shell Of the dinner pot. 1t Is one of the
props Of society. Props are never beau
tiful nor graceful. Without 1t, however.
the world could not retain its eQuilib-
rum. yet with 1t alone the world
could not progress. 1t gives to indi-
vidunls the impenetrability Of shell.
One often finds Its characteristics In
persons who have received good edu.
cation. In those who possess superior
culture. who have taste and sense Of
beauty. 1t betrays itself by mean and
narrow ideas. by implacable intoler-
ance, by stubborn blindness and, above
all. by IN lncapacity to understand
liberty or to accord 1t generously.
This mentality creates certain at
mosphere which Is felt at once. The
workman. the peasant, the artist, are
not bourgeois. could name king
who is much more so than many Of the
residents Of our worst districts. Napo.
leon |. was bourgeois; Napoleon III.
was not. Balzac. Maupassant, were not
bourgeois; lola was. England, Italy.
Spain. are not bourgeois. Germany is.
but her emperor Is not. and SO one
might continue indefinitely. - From
Nine Pierre de Coulevain, Translated
by Jessie Henderson Brewer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
BuckfieId.

Mrs. o. Il. Jersey of Portland has
been the guest of her brother, Charles
r. Berry, returning to her home Monday
Mr.. VIM. C. Spaulding has spent the
past week with Mr.. Benjamin Spaulding
| Sr.
The week of prayer was observed by
union services at the N. E. church. The
services were Interesting and helpful,
and were we'll attended, travelling con
sidered.
DR.. VIM. P. BRIGHAM has been quite
Ill for few days, but is more comfortable
at this time.
It Is expected that Rev. Robert Dur.
nan will preach at the Baptist church
Sunday, Jan. 10.
Miss Mildred Shaw returned to school
Thursday.
District Deputy E. L. Haskell OF
Turner installed the officers of Nezinscot
Lodge, /. o. o. F., Saturday evening.
An oyster supper was served.
Mrs. F. P. Wilmington is taking care
of Mrs. Geo. Holmes of Hartford.
Mrs. A. T. Cole gave surprise party
to her sister, Mrs. Bessie Calwell Buck
of Traverse City, Mich. Some twelve OF
Mrs. Bucks friends were present.
Dainty refreshments were served and q
pleasant time reported. Mrs. Buck will
return to her home Tuesday.
The ladies of the Baptist society will
hold their annual sale and entertainment
at Nezinscot Hall Friday evening, Jan.
II. Supper will be served in the dining.
hall from $50 to 7. Miss Conant will
read, and musical program has been
prepared.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
FEATHERED ANGLERS.
How the Great Heron Slabs Fish With
Its LanceIike Bill.

How the Great Heron Slabs Fish With
Its LaneeIike Bill.
While the kingfsher feeds by day,
the great heron begins his fishing at
dusk Just as the stars peep forth.
When am about to make the last few
casts and stop fishing in trout pool
hear the loud whiz Of his vast stretch
of wings passing close by, flying low
to q favorite shallow part Of the river.
and down drop his long legs, and he
settles right down to business, motion
less as a stone. Sometimes for half an
hour not feather moves.
He watches with unwearied patience.
When he does strike 1t Is as quick and
as sure as fate. for the first luckless
fish that approaches within his reach
IS seized with surprising dexterity
Like the kingtisLer, the heron beats to
death those fish Of larger size, swallow
ing them whole heudforemost. such
being their uniform positions when
found In the stomach. He will then
at once assume the same attitude Of
silent watchfulness. and the finny tribe,
though frightened at his first dash
among them. return again In short
interval only to be transtixed with his
long lance shaped bill.
Hornaday's Natural History" says:
when a heron Is fishing 1t stalks slow.
ly and silently along the shore, prefer
ably in water about six inches deep
its head carried well forward, but
about on q level with its shoulders.
while Its big eyes keenly scrutinize ev'
cry object In the water. 1t takes long
steps and plants each foot softly in the
true still hunter fashion to avoid
alarming It's game. When n fish Is
found within range the kinks Of the
neck fly straight and the fish is seized
between the mandibles. The fish Is
not stabbed through and through"
This latter statement IS only correct
when small fish are taken. | have II
on expert authority that herons re
peatedly stab large trout up TO two
pounds In weight. making hole in
the back large enough to insert the
thumb.-Louis Rhead in Recreation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Sense Of Smell.

The olfactory nerves are wonderfully
sensitive. Much has yet to be investi
gated with regard to the differentia.
ton of the points in these nerves so
that they may discriminate with such
apparently miraculous accuracy. yet
even the results in the scent Of dogs
show how wonderfully fine is their
discriminating power. Our sense Of
smell, unless in the trained chemist, Is
not even so acute as that Of the semi
savage. Much have we gained by civil
lization, but not without some loss to
our bodily energies and senses. Mans
recuperative power after an injury is
said frequently to be in inverse ratio
to his social advancement. Similarly
he seems to become less acute and del
icate In the sense of smell as he fares
better and lives more comfortably.-St
Louis Republic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Norway Lake.

Milan Bennett of Gilesd is visiting at
c. F. Boober's and since he came he has
had chicken po1.
w. Fl. Kilgore has hen that laid an
egg with three yolks few days since.
1t measured s IL by 1-2 inches.
j. L. Partridge is able to be at his
place of business part of the time.
Mrs. c. F. Whitney is Ill now.
On the morning of the 7th two part
ridges were seen OH trees close by the
lake road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Wit OF AN IRISH STORY.
Lost, a. . Rule, When the Tai. !. Re.

Lost, 40 q Rule, When the Tale 10 Re-
dueed to Cold Type.
"Irish wit loses more in reduction to
cold type than that Of any other ma
ton on EARTH" At least that Is the
opinion of a st. Louis Hibernian who
himself furnishes many excellent ex-
amples Of the article In question.
when an Irishman perpetrates wit
ticism 1t is always tinged with a per-
sonality which In print or even In the
retelling is often completely lost. There
is always something's wink, smile,
an arch expression, shrug or gesture
that emphasizes the joke and must
be seen to be appreciated. Sometimes
an Irish witticism put into type Is mis-
taken for mere dizziness Of superstition.
81 remember once hearing an Irish
man tell story about wonderful old
time king on the north coast who
caught the devil at some trick and for
punishment made Old Harry carve
his own head on one Of the cliffs. The
story was told as seriously as ser
mon would be preached. No one could
apparently be more sincere than the
story teller. He seemed to believe the
legend as devoutly as though 1t came
directly from holy writ.
after he had wound up the nara
tive, noticing smile on my face, he
stared in apparent surprise. Don't ye
behave It? Sure, the old kings ham,
mer and chisel is kept in the church
beyant, and what better proof could
We ak? And he gave wink and a
grin and spread out both hands In a
gesture of expostulation just as law
yer would when posing before jury
and putting his most convincing argu-
ment in the form Of question.
1T was the most exquisite bit Of act
ing l ever saw. The tone OF perfect
conviction in which he told the story
was inimitable; then the contrast from
solemnity to comic dismay at the idea
of any one being SO grossly incredulous
as not to believe the story and the
wink, which indicated that he didn't
believe 1t himself and was simply talk
ing for amusement, were worthy of
any actor that ever trod the boards.
Yet in the type all this was lost. To
appreciate properly the wit Of an Irish
story you must hear the Irishman tell
it."-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Officers of the w. Z. C.:
East Sumner.

Isaac Bonney, veteran soldier and a
most worthy citizen, died on tho 9th
inst, aged 81 years Funeral services
on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. W.
d. Athearn, who came from East Corinth
where he now resides Mr.. Bonney was
an excellent neighbor and citizen, and
the loss will be greatly felt by the church
teen brothers and sisters only Charles B.
is left.
DR.. j. B. Robinson and wife of Airing
ton. Mass, are spending short time
with Mrs. Hattie Palmer, who is quite
poorly.
The familiar face of William Cushman,
the Democrats old correspondent, is
seen on our streets, as he Is stopping for
q while In the place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Miss Ada Mae Holding, Soprano.
Miss Maude l.. Andrews, Reader.
Miss Mabel c. johnson, Pianist.
Frank Ernest Holding, Violinist.
MIDDLE INTERVALE.

A Christmas and New Years exercise
was given at the Maple and Pine Farm
House by little Stella V. Kerwin. This
little girl is six years of age and in the
few weeks stay here she has under pri-
vate teaching learned to write and read
and tell the time of day and sing several
songs.
We read in the Lewiston Journal of
James Roy Packard receiving a ten dol
lar prize for the best essay written. He
is the son of Hon. James B. Packard, a
former student of Gould Academy, but
now resides in Monmouth, Me-, where
his son attends school. Surely good
traits are visited upon the children to
the third and fourth generations.
A letter from Mrs. Florence E. Harvey
nee Kimball of Monroe Bridge, Mass,
says she is very pleasantly situated and
has a good husband. 1t seems only a
short time ago that only child she was
up attic playing with her dolls and kit
tens, and now the playhouse is vacated,
and she has other business. But tho
birds return in springtime to the old
nest and sometimes remain. May 1t SO
be in this case.
Mrs. NJ. J. Kerwin has gone to Bethel
Hill for while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
MACBETH.
A Famous Actors Views on the Sleep
walking Scene.

walking Scene.
The first time read this tragedy l
expected to see the sleepwalking scene
played by Macbeth instead OF his wife.
This scene occurs at the beginning OF
lie fifth net. and not until the gentle
woman and the doctor converse togeth'
err are we aware Of the change In Lady
Macbeth's character and Of the illness
that has made her weak. A woman
70 brutal in her conception and 80 res
olute in her projects-how could she at
once lose steadfastness, she who was
capable OF saying:
I would. while II was smiling In my race,
Have plucked my nipple from his bone
less gums
And dashed the brains out
Such a woman is capable Of commit.
ting any crime without losing her Inn
passiveness. should have preferred
not TO see her, even in sleep, wash her
hands of the murder Of Duncan. Her
wicked personality would have appear
ed still greuter.
do not believe that Shakespeare
meant the sleepwalking scene for Lady
Macbeth. Have you not noticed how
precise the famous writer was In draw
Ing his characters? He always tried
to keep them in the same light from
beginning to end. To my mind 1t seems
impossible that Lady Macbeth should
collapse like that. Instead 1t would
he more natural in Macbeth. l found
this scene so unnatural that l cut II
out in my version.
The explanation may be something
like this: In Shakespeare's day there
were no women players. Perhaps some
Of the actors were not satisfied with
the length Of their respective parts.
Shakespeare, to keep the peace, may
have shortened Macbeth's speeches and
given them to somebody else.
The tragedy of Macbeth is a sublime
display OF tragic passion, a pathetic
picture Of fate and evil conquering
good. There is no moral, but without
doubt this play may be regarded as
the greatest work Of dramatic litera-
ture.-Tommaso Salvini in Putnam's
Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
SOAP IS ANCIENT.
Il Was Used by the GauIs as a Dress.
ing For tho Hair.

Il Was Used by the GauIs as Dress.
ing For thu Hair.
Who invented soap? That 1t Is not a
modern convenience Is well known, but
Just when it came into general use Is
mystery.
In Biblical times cleansing agents
were used. The books Of Job and Jer
emiah contain the word soap" But
this is merely convenient use Of the
word In translation. The Hebrew word.
"borith," for which 1t was substituted.
Is general term for cleansing sub
stances. What those substances were
is unknown, but they were probabi!
little like the modern soap.
Pliny speaks Of the invention of soap
by the Gauls, who, however. used Il;
only as sort Of pomade or hair dress
Ing. He also refers to the use of botl
hard soap and soft soap by the Ger
mans. The use Of fuller's earth, which
has saponaceOus qualities, for cleans
ing purposes was known to the Ro
mans.
The French word for soap. savon
comes from SavOna, France. where Il
was manufactured. The first manu-
facture Of soap In London is said to
have been In 1924, and previously Brls
tol had supplied 1t for use In the Eng
lish cities.
According to the historian Sismondi.
soapmaker was included In the reti-
nue. Of Charlemagne, king of the
Franks, at the end Of the eighth cen
fury,
In the excavation Of the ruins OF
Pompeii soap boilers shop was I'M
covered, with soap in it, showing that
the making Of 1t was known In the first
Christian century.
Pliny, who wrote of the eruption OF
vesuvius, which destroyed the two Ro-
man cities in 70 A. D., stated that soap
was made from tallow and ashes and
that the German soap was the best
Galen also referred to the use of soap.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
ENGLISH GHOST STORY.
A Vision That Saved a Life on the
Yorkshire Dales,

A Vision That Saved Life on tho
Yorkshire Dales.
1t Is not often that we hear OF a
ghost saving mans life. There is,
however, an instance, and 1t seems to
he tolerably well authenticated. and
materiallsts will hardly know how to
account for 1t. Here is the story. 1t
is of the Yorkshire dales and Of good
many years ago. A clergyman whose
duty lay In that wild country, where
a strong race of men and women lived
principally on bacon and oatcake and
knew not save rarely butchers meat.
used to ride or walk to visit the people.
He had been raising subscription In
q time of scarcity and had to be out
late at night. One evening on his out
ward journey he suddenly became
aware of figure moving beside him.
and in the cleaning he recognized his
brother. who had died some time be-
fore. He was too awestruck for
words, and after keeping by his side
for some distance over the lonely moor
the figure disappeared. He noted the
time and the vision, but nothing oc-
Cured to throw any light upon It..
However. some years after he had
taken the duty at jail in another part
of the country one Of the prisoners ~
ing under sentence desired to make u
confession. After telling him Of a lot
of crimes he said: 81 wor very near
once taking your life, sir. 1t was In
that bad year, and ! heerd as how yon
went carrying money about In those
lonesome dales. l hid behind the big
powders Of the brown moor. l saw
you coming up and waited till you
should he near enough, but that night
you were not alone" This Is star
Ting tale and the stronger. because
the vision or whatever 1t was was seen
by two people. The anecdote occurs IN
an article twenty years ago In Mac
millan's Magazine by Lady Verney.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOlNOS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

Miss Annie L. Paris visited her friend
Miss Lula Emmons at West Paris over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shaw were called
to Mechanic Falls Saturday on account
of the severe sickness of the child Of
Mrs. Shaw's sister.
Wallace II. Cummings was at home
from West Sumner over Sunday.
The week of prayer was observed at
the Baptist church by meetings every
evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Hiram,

On Thursday Mrs. Eli Clemens fell on
the ice and was taken up insensible. She
is improving.
Mr.. Eli Clemens is very lame with
Mr.. Lorenzo D. French, who is very
lame and i'll, received as q Christmas
present an increase of pension in the
Is year class, at $50 per month and $83
back pay,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

A few friends and neighbors of Mr..
and Mrs. Sewell Millett spent very
pleasant evening at their home Wednes-
day. Alger is at home and gave some
very nice phonograph selections.
Clinton Cole is sick with pneumonia
in mild form. He is quite comfortable
this Thursday morning
Irving Penley is at work at Locke's
Mills.
Lura Herrick is at work for Mrs. Clin-
ton Foss at South Paris.
Loring Roberts is confined to the house
with very sore ankle, caused by bad
cut with an ak while splitting wood.
viii Emmons is doing carpenter work
for his brother. A new room is being
finished for kitchen.
Mrs. Edgerley's kitchen is very much
improved through work with southern
pine.