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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Woodward & L0thr0p
Sale of Oriental Rugs
Nearly Half Price.

ATIo%1 T. have Withdrawn
TX II kind Oriental Rugs and half
WV former prices.
They all handsome pieces. genuine orcntals.
by hand in the i'll the rich mellow
designs of them old colorins
and pattern
They all strictly and the values
sentimental but based the real worth the goods The
make them exceptional values \ partial list follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

~ keep workrooms busy, will make specially
4 estimates for the following classes OF work:
Slip Covers to Order,
Fly Screens and Window Shades to Order
Upholstering Furniture
Repairing Furniture
Refinislning Furniture
Polishing and Waxing Floors, Etc.
This is also good time to have Rattan or Reed
Furniture painted enameled and new cushions
made for Same.
Fourth hHrG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

W
- boxes. etc. Shown in choice colorings in floral and
striped effects regu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Samples of Imported
Covered Dishes

Assorted shapes and sizes offered at
prices much less than usual
Choice, ST 90 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Box Couches to Order

Woodward & Lothrop Handmade Box
Couches. made in our shops of the best
seasoned timber. fitted with the best soft
tempered steel springs. AMI covered with
light or dark colored cretonne, at the spe-
cal price.
SII.75 each.
Also those covered with Art Denim and
finished with effective tufted side roll and
full valance, at the special price.
SI5.oO each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

New effects in the desirable Cross-stripe
Madras Curtains; many attractive col
orings.
SI.Oo, ST.. 50 and $500 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Fl0usefurnishimg Dept.

HE fifth floor establishment
goods and exhibits which this time have special
~ for every who the head of home 1t
presents varied and attractive collections of Cut Glass
Glass China and Porcelain the table Also
nings Utensils Laundry Requisites housekeeping Necess
and Hepa the OF the corresponding depart
of housekeeping wel-regulated home
Just offering quite number of inventions
that absolutely that will help
dining and kitchen
hOuSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

New Cut Glass Celery Trays..,.,. S3.95
New Cut Glass Oil or Vinegar cruets SI.o5
New Cut Glass Salad Bowls: No.. $3.50
New Cut Glass Bonbon Dishes 49,. SIoo
New Cat Glass Water Pitchers. S3.o5
New Cut Glass Sugar and Cream Sets. S2.75
New Cut Glass Table rumhlcrs. Dozen S5.25
New Cut Glass Fruit Dishes. $2,75
Other pieces. 81 GO to 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Brilliant
Gut Glass

OF choice quality. Whatever the selection.
you may be assured the quality is the
best We offer no seconds" at any
price. Prospective purchasers of Cut
Glass should examine carefully the new
cuttings and shapes here exhibited and
compare same and prices with similar ar
ticles offered elsewhere. We are content
to abide by the result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Window Shades to Order.

Owing to the decline of prices on shade
cloths we are enabled to make to order
Window Shades at very much lower
prices than usual We use only the best
handmade Opaque. Transparent and
Kings Scotch Holland linens. the best
Hartshorn improved rollers and finish
them with the new stitch which insures
durability. it will not pull out. Let
us estimate.
Showing a large line of Ready made
Window Shades. made of best water
color Opaque cloth, mounted on good
spring rollers and complete with fixtures;
size 3xG #.
Special price. 25c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Imported Decorated
Bread and Butter Plates

In an assortment of decorations.
8 for SI.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Imported Decorated
Salad or Frmit Bowls.

Richly Decorated Salad or Fruit Bowls,
in :, variety of shapes and decorations.
Choice. SIoo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Five=Shell
Oyster Plate Special.

Dainty Decorated Imported Oyster
Plates, offered at the low price of
25c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
COL. ". A. DODSON
GETS BACK TODAY
Message Says Deal Closed
and All is Well.

Col. w. A. Dodson is expected to
reach Americus this morning from
Philadelphia A telegram was re-
ceived to that effect in Americus yes
terday, the message also bearing the
interesting announcement that the
deal had been closed with the capi-
talists who are to purchase the bonds
of the new Americus Railway and
Light Company.
Information that the deal has been
closed will be received with great
satisfaction by the citizens of Ameri-
Gus, to whom the successful consum-
nation of the financial negotiations
will mean much.
While details will not be available
until today, it is understood to be the
program that the electric light and
gas plants will be taken over at
once, the cost of gas and electric pow
er reduced, a day current installed
for the electricity, and work on the
street railway begun within the near
future
The City Council meets tonight, and
as the question of an extension of
time is now on the table, Col. Dodson
will no doubt appear before the City
Fathers and report results. 1t will
then be in order to take up the ques-
ton from the table and fix another
time limit when the street cars will
be in operation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
CARNEGIE CONTRACT
TO BE LET TODAY
Two Local Builders AMONG
the Bidders.

Bids for the erection of the Carne-
gle Library building will be opened
this afternoon in the office of Mr..
Crawford Wheatley by the directors
of the library 1t is expected that the
contract will be awarded.
Two bids will be from Americus
builders, while four from outsiders
have been received. This will insure
lively competition for the work and
will tend to provide a finer building
for the sum available, through the
generosity of Mr.. Carnegie, which is
$4,000
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check for $3.50, while the
successful bidder must furnish a
bond of $4,000 as a guarantee that
he will carry out his end of the con-
tract.
The building will be located on the
site at present occupied by the AM
ericus library, on Jackson street. The
old building will also be disposed Of
by the directors this morning There
is one bid for the structure, but it is
so low that it is considered likely
that the old building will be wheeled
to the rear of the lot and the pres
ent library service will be continued
until the Carnegie library is ready
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
STOCKHOLDERS MAY
SELL WINDSOR HOTEL
Matter Will be Determined
Today.

Previous to meeting of the stock
holders of the Windsor Hotel COM
pany this morning, a meeting of the
directors will be held at 9 o'clock, at
the office of President Crawford
Wheatley The directors will formu-
late plans to be submitted to the
stockholders, who will be in session
at 10 o'clock at the same place.
The object of the calling together of
the stockholders is to secure au-
thority from them for the directors to
offer for sale the Windsor Hotel pro-
perty, and empower them to make a
good title to the purchaser
1t is the belief of the directors that
a considerable sum could be spent
in improvements to advantage, but the
stockholders would prefer to sell the
property outright. Their idea is that
one owner can manage the PROPOSE
ton to better advantage than a stock
company, whose members are busy
with their own affairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
new DIRECTORS FOR
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Meeting of InCOrpOratOrS
Called for Afternoon.

A called meeting of the incorpor-
ators of the Carnegie Library Assocl-
alton will be held this afternoon at
4 o'clock in the office of Mr. Crawford
Wheatley, on Cotton avenue. The
meeting is for the purpose Of reorgan-
ization under the charter originally
granted to the Americus Library AS
sociation, this name being changed TO
cover the new association.
1t is claimed that the charter will
be accepted and a new board of di-
rectors elected for the Carnegie Lii
brary Association. While under a
reorganization the old board might
hold over, this matter will be up for
decision this afternoon. But whether
the old board is retained or a new
one selected, it will be necessary to
elect permanent officers before any
business can be transacted.
Following the election of a board of
directors, the bids for the new library
will be opened and the best one ac-
cepted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
General Demand

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its 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 its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-lnformed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the manufactured 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, 1908-08-20
SUMTER WILL USE
FELONY CONVICTS
Gov. Smith Informed as to
COunty'S Intention.

Yesterday Capt. John A. Cobb Ordi-
nary, received the following letter
from Gov Smith:
AS you are perhaps aware, an
extra session of the Georgia Legisla-
ture will be held within the next
ten days to consider the question of
how the convicts are to be handled.
''Will you kindly advise me wheth-
er your county handles felony CON
victs, do you think it probable that
your county next year would use
felony convicts, provided there is no
charge attached to the use? Do you
think your county would wish more
cOnvicts than it's quota? Please let
me know how many convicts you
think your county could use in all,
there being no charge for same"
Capt, Cobb turned the letter over
to the County Commissioners who
replied to the effect that Sumter
county would desire to avail itself
of the opportunity to use felony con-
victs on it's public road work, and
that it would be willing to use its
full quota
From the governors letter it aa-
pears that he regards this as the solu-
ton of the convict question for the
time being, at least.
Sumter county has used its mis-
demeanor convicts satisfactorily in
public Improvements, but there has
always been room on the work for
more cOnvicts than those furnished
By availing itself of an opportunity
to get share of the felony con
victs the county can push the road
improvements faster. This is the
most important matter in the hands
of the County Commissioners. The
betterment of the public highways is
doing more than any other single
agency to build up the county and
the faster the work is done, the
greater the mileage of we'll built
roads, the more rapidly will Sumter
increase in population and in wealth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
TIN SOLDIER is READY
TO START ON PARADE
Near Article is FOiSted on
State.

Americus military men, who for
years have done real active duty as
members of the State National Guard,
were not a little disconnected yester-
day at the announcement that the
Stephens near soldier bill had
received the executive signature, and
the imitation article was a tinseled
reality
The opinion prevails in Americus,
as in many other quarters, that the
bill will prove detrimental to the mil
itary interests of the State.
The reason for approval of the
measure was that the bill does not
provide peremptorily for the creation
of such organizations, but only in
the discretion of the governor who
may permit such organization of
"home guard" companies, as he sees
proper.
The officers of the national guard
were dead set" against this measure
becoming a law, and made strong
protest against IL D0lOI6 TIE SONGl uOI
acted on it. They feared it would
cause generalization, if not disrup-
ton, of the national guard forces.
If there are officers and men re-
signing from the national guard with
view to joining commands organiz-
ed under the Stephens bill, they
may be. reckoning without their host.
The Governor has the power to
veto such organization, and would
probably do so, Such fear of disrup-
ton is expressed in Americus, where
military men say that preferences
might be given the near soldier
band by reason of the probably lax
rules and want of military discipline.
They believe that the tin horn brig
ade will in time greatly destroy the
military efficiency of the State, as it
now exists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
ORATORY IN PLENTY.
But NO ACTION TAKEN
Board of Trade Considers
DOdSOn Contract.

1t was near-meeting last night
that called to consider the "Dodson
contract" Resolutions of the most
drastic order calling for quick action
by the City Council were introduced
but after flood of oratory had been
turned loose. pro and con, the whole
matter was side-stepped by adjourn
ing the meeting until next Monday
night In the meantime the resolu-
tiOn is still before the Board of Trade.
1t was more than Board of Trade
meeting. The city hall was filled and
many stood around the door. There
was a tenseness about the situation
WHICH developed soon after the open
ing gun had been fired Charges and
countercharges were made, and the
names of at least three absentees
were banded about with some free
dom.
At first the sentiment seemed in fa-
vor of the resolutions, which were
promptly introduced the meeting in
fact being called by those who de-
sired the passage of the. resolutions.
But the other side began to get in a
few wOrds-or rather many words
and gradually the sentiment became
more pronounced that in view of the
promised arrival of Mr. Dodson to-
day that it would not be advisable to
take snap judgment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
PLENTY TO DRINK AND
QUITE EASY TO GET
Booze Flows Like Water in
Atlanta.

f'You can get it in Atlanta all
right; the real article, with the label
on the bottle just as it came from the
brewery said an Americus man re-
flectively, as he gulped dipper OF
icewater and thought of the more
refreshing drink yesterday.
"They bring it in with the label
on, but the bottle remains behind
after you have had it. If you wish to
take it away, the label is first soak
ed off while you wait
And whiskey, | was told, might be
had also, though | did not care for
the stronger article,
"I was a little amused at what |
saw in one beer saloon" he continued
At an emory wheel sat an Americas
negro who did nothing but grind from
the metal caps on beer bottles the
name "Schlitz," or "Budwiser," and
he was kept busy at the job, you may
be sure.
This tended to destroy evidence
in the event of a raid
when you go into a place and
call for near" beer you get it all
right, but when you get next with
the barkeeper, and he knows that you
are all right, the 'nearness' becomes
really intense, don't you know
Real beer is sold at Is cents
straight, and | was told you could
get it almost anywhere if you only
stand in the confidence of the boss o.
the joint. The sales at one place,
was told, amounted to $4OO daily
upon the average. 1t is a popular
oasis, you may imagine
No wonder that Atlanta is the
mecca of Georgians, with sun-burned
interiors
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
SPIDERS IN THE FIELD
CREATE USUAL SCARE
Little Damage is Done Cot
ton However.

On farms about Americus minute
red spiders may be found upon cotton
bolle and while they have done no
damage yet their presence brings no
assurance to the farmer, who already
has his troubles over the crop pros
pect, none the best at this season.
The presence of the spider has been
reported to the state department of
entomology already.
This insect is a minute red spider,
practically invisible to the naked
eye, but easily apparent when a mag
nifying glass is used. The spider at
taches itself to the underside Of the
cotton leaf and multiplies rapidly.
1t causes the leaves to fall off.
thereby weakening the vitality of the
plant and decreasing the yield.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
TRIP ABROAD is QUITE
PLEASANT ONE WITHAL
AmeriCuS Man Returns From
Continent.

Mr.. Theo Bunting, of the German
exporting firm of Bunting & Co., re-
turned to Americus yesterday from a
trip abroad, where he spent the sum-
mer very delightfully."-. Mr.. Bunting
spent some time at his home in Bre-
men, going thence to Berlin and the
mountains for the greater portion OF
the summer Four weeks were
whiled away upon the ever gay and
interesting boulevards of Paris
while business called him likewise to
Havre, Liverpool and dear old Lon
don" upon the return portion of his
tour 1t is matter of regret that
Mr.. Bunting will establish headquar-
ters in Mobile this season rather than
Americus, where he has many friends
who would delight to have him again.
He goes to Mobile today, after q
brief stay here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
EMBROIDERY STRIPS
GOING VERY CHEAP

Selling at an average of about 2E
cents on the dollars value, 5000
yards of Embroidery strips will be
placed on sale at Duncan's this
morning Lengths range from to
10 yards. When in unbroken lots
this embroidery sold from 10 cents tC
% cents a yard, but for this SALE the
price will be cents per yard There
will also be some great bargains also
in embroideries which have beea sell
ing from % cents to 80 cents. These
smaller lots will go at 10 cents 4
yard. Sale begins at 7:30 o'clock
Such prices are exceedingly rare
and to every user of embroidery this
sale means a chance for a big saving
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20

ROOMS WANTED-Three or four
rooms, ON second floor, with bath priv
iIeges wanted, near good boarding
house. Preferably near Jackson and
Church streets. State whether furn-
isheG or unfurnished, with price for
same. Address A, or Times Recorder
8-18-4t-pd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20

Proof is inexhaustible that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson,
304 E. Long St, Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
+" / was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms, My doctor told me that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, arM since TAX
ing it 1 feel SO much better, and can
again do my own work. never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for me
during this trying period." F."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
dispiacements, inflammation, ulcera-
tion, fibroid tunors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatllency, indiges.
ton, dizziness ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it +?
Mrs. Pinkham invites ali sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
A Remarkable Meeting.

Mr. Frank Hooper thought the
meeting one of the most remarkable
he had ever attended He did not
think man ought to be tried in his
absence. The street railway was just
in the city's grasp, and as an act of
justice Mr.. Dodson's return should be
awaited.
Mr. Frank Sheffield said he was in
favor of giving Mr.. Dodson a fair
show. This sentiment was echoed
by Mr. d. NJ Borum, who represents
another company which is ready to
make a contract with the city.
DR.. Evan T. Mathis, after stating
that he opposed any radical steps,
moved that the resolutions be tabled
1t is probable that this would have
been their fate, had not Col. J. E.
Shipp at this juncture moved that an
adjournment be taken until Monday
night. After some little talk, this
motion was put and carried
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
Is
Gents
PHOTOGRAPHS
SO
Cents

Through the month of August the accompanying cou
ponS will be redeemed my Studio for their face value The
oO cent coupon will apply all orders for dozen cabinets
The Is cent coupon will apply orders of half dozen
This is special nducement through the dull season and
is good only Sept 1. Corner Lamar and 90 Streets
STEPHENSON'S STUDIO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
Back From New York.

Mr.. G. s. Gardner returned yester-
day from a two weeks stay in New
York. While there, in addition to
buying goods, he visited Coney and
nearby points of interest. He reports
the time we'll and pleasantly spent,
but is glad to get back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20

"He must be a perfect savage"
etWhy?"
"He threatens his wife with his
club when they have difference. -
Pick-Me-Up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
Furniture For Sale

Roll top desk, office chairs and
table for sale. Inquire at this Office
for information.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20
Resolutions introduced.

The meeting was called to order by
President Allen, who stated that the
subject to be considered was the
price of gas and electric light, and
the DodsOn contract in its entirety
Mr.. c. c. Hawkins then introduced
resolutions as expressive of the SEN
timent of the meeting. The resolu-
tions recited that as the contract
with Mr.. Dodson and his associates
had expired, it was the sense of the
meeting that the contract in question
be declared null and void And that
a committee of three be named to
employ counsel and go before the
City Council tonight and urge that
body to declare the DodsOn contract
null and void In case the City Coun-
Gil declined to take such step, elgal
proceedings were to be begun to have
the contract annuled
Mr.. Hollis Fort at once moved the
adoption of the resolutions, seconded
by Mr.. ]. E. Sheppard
Mr.. j. B. Hudson got the floor He
declared that the resolutions were toe
drastic and that he opposed them. He
did not think that on the eve of vic
tory such step should be taken He
thought it was nothing short of con-
fiscation of property, phrase which
brought down on him the wrath of
later speakers.
Mr.. Hollis Fort favored the resolu-
tions. Mr. J. H. Haggerty interrupt
ed to say that the present price of
electric lights was less than that pro-
vided by the contract
Mr.. G. NJ. Eldridge opposed the res
OlutiOnS saving that the money mar
ket got tight in June, 1907. Mr. H. B.
Simmons also opposed the resolu-
tiOns.
Mr. j E. Sheppard spoke at some
length and fervor on behalf of the
resolutions He and Mr. Haggarty,
of the Gas company, had several liv-
ely tits, honors being fairly well di-
vided. Mr.. Sheppard laid at the door
of Mr. Dodson the citys unpaved
streets, high-priced gas and other
things.
Mr.. Crawford Wheatley pleaded for
the absent Mr.. Dodson and opposed a
snap judgment He took the position
that the DOdson contract could not
be annuled for twenty years.
Mr.. A. w. Smith told about tel
egram he had just received from Mr.
Thos. Harold to the effect that Mr.
Dodson was on the way to Americus
with money to carry out the contract
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-20

Joe-"Young Todd is no tas large as
his brothers."
Gus-"He's only a half-brother, you
remember THE Circle.