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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Odd Lot Of Wash 60gis.

TIE OILY excuse 1or tae I0Ee-T
prizes e t1s+ hey az cd lo-s- Eo-1-
ing wrong with ne styles nd quail
...=z
01e To- Of Tole On Eord Gz1gaz-s.
pain s15 stripes worth 15c = i ---c-
ss-l1ch Manchester Czu5-sc PEI
Gals Il light and dark patterns. 1g-
ures. stripes, dots. &c Regular -
4 - &c
John A15erso--s genuine S1o-c1
Madras II 1lsl6s and strips Rzg1-
Ezr price -. Special for ms week
4 80
Eew Embroidered S--zz=z il stripes
and dots Regular Ir--= ee - 5c
Sgeczz- fCr mis- week OILY - ~
All orr s-c az1 -- white Madras
II snail figures a-[ zrr-C@s = e
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
DIXIE MINISTRIES
APPEAR TODAY
Old Time Southern MeIO-
dies Sung by DarkieS.

This afternoon and tonight the
Dandy Dixie MinsreIs viii appear. Al
the opera house The members Of
the company are real negro Ministries.
and. are said 10 be among the best in
their line. The name Of The company
is derived from the song Dixie, .
which Is made a feature Of the enter
tainment.
Old plantation songs. national an
thems and class songs Of leading
schools viii De sung as only colored
folks can sing. The sun Shines
Bright in Ny Old Kentucky Home, ~
viii be one Of the musical numbers.
Many minstrel turns viii be introduce
ed. including the jokes. a section Of
the house has been reserved for white
people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
SEASONS
SELLING AT
ANSIl.F1Y'S
There are items some people
are needing all the while and the
place in Americas to find those
items is ANSLEY'S.
We are selling now:

We are selling now
Ladies Panama and Wolfe skirts,
Ladies medium weight suits and coats
Silk and Hearterbloom petticoats.
Light weight rubberized Rain-Coats in silk.
Silk, Linen and mercerized waists
Nainsooks, Long Cloths, Cambrics, etc.
Table Damasks, Towels, Napkins, Crashes
Wooden skirtings, suitings, waistings.
Black Taffeta silks and fancy wasting silks.
Long and short kid gloves and wool golf
gloves.
American Lady Corsets---for which we are
sole agents.
Ruchings---in beautiful line new styles
Handkerchief, Hosiery, Ribbons, Belts
Laces and acknowledgements special values
Boys knee trousers and school suits.
Mems Paragon trousers---for which We are
sole agents.
Mems neckwear, gloves, collars, shirts sox, ETC.
Mems raincoats, overcoats and suits.
Trunks, satchels and travelling bags.
Art squares, mating, rugs, carpets, curtains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

tn Jewa7e~-
-
Weather forecast for to-day: Fair
Lr.-BTooks ColeE, cashier q tha
Citizens Bank q TalEosta. was : vel
known visitor here yesterday
DlsUC1Es- watches. clocks. jewel
~. CIT glass. etc 81 auction al
Fr4ckeFs a. : %. II. Ever-boEr IN
MISSES SUSIE Belle Pane ana
JAMIE HOOKS are spending Ewo 1aTs
pleasantly near Lees5urg
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
FOR ORDINARY

To the White Democratic Voters Of
Sumter County:
7 hereby announce myself z candi-
date for Ordinary q Sumter County,
subject 10 the Democratic primary on
the 18th day OF April 1903. have
faithfully and 70 the best Of my ability
discharged the duties Of the Office
filing al UuexpiTed 1ern for which
you kindly elected ne. I have lived
in, and been Z citizen Of Sumter cour-
- fOrty-three years. The best part
o. ny life has bean devoted TO the
upbuIding and Improvement Of the
county, for which I have never asked
OF expected mpe1sarion. On &C
count OF the manner in which the duL-
les Of the Office have been performed
since I have been ordinary, and be-
cause now iced the emolumenrs
thereof; I earnestly solicit an endorse
ment a your hands b. an election
for z full term. Respectfully.
JOHN 4. COBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Call up Lovi1gs Stables, phone 81.
for baggage rra1s<r Il

Call up LoTing's Stables. phone 81.
for baggage rra1z<r. If
3E-- Thomas Bel. The we'll known
@eweler Is griE1=5 by grip and has
mus been III for two days
Pure milk and cream for zzls Phone
sS5- Oliver < 3EcAte= Il
Hiss Clara Roeback -etr yesterday
for Atlanta where she goes 10 spend
ch-=@ Or four days.
Nh John = Wilson Of Nashville.
Is il The city. wh=-e he comes upon
important business
JR Anderson vas a business Wis
TOR II the city yesterday. coming
down from Atlanta
Z E Fo1che registered from Al
gus-a yesterday among ca= many
arrivals a. The WEz5sor.
r P Coleman Of Macon was z
business visitor !. Americas ves-=r-
DAP. among many others.
c Il Fentoa was among tEe half
score Of Atla--ars who came 70
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
The Jumping on Place.

Constipation had Ne in its grasp:
and I had almost reached theS.ump-
ing Of place when I was advised &c
-rr Or. Kings New Discovery, and
want 10 say right now, i saved Ey
life Improvement began with The
first bottle. and after taking one d0Z-
Il bottles I was Z well and happy
man again. says George Moore. O
Griuesland. N C. As z remedy for
coughs and colds and healer Of weak
sore lungs and for preventing pleu-
mo15a New Discovery Is supreme. SIC
and 800 a. Eldrtdge Drug Co Trial
bottle free
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Handsome Seed Catalogue.

T. II. Wood & Sons seed catalogue.
for 1908, is just out. It IS one Of the
handsomest and most complete OF
seed catalogues. This catalogue is
particularly valuable in the informa-
ton it gives about Southern seeds
and Southern crops, and will be of
interest to all gardeners and farmers,
It viii be mailed free. upon request to
T. W Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
HOmen'S Black PettiC05ts.

Eor many Of kind 11r al good
O--r o-4 reason for rLe prize cz+-
5o-- va-- - summer them
One 1o- black EsrcerlZez Es=--lcCa-s
7zz-- deep rife worth s1.8g regular
price Special a. 6Jc-
C1s %. Ere spun glass Deuicos-s. al
lengths. regular price SLz5 Sps-
c.aL This week 800
One u q D-acE six p@rticoarss god
quality, deep 6oUCce- Regular price
$50, special fer this week a. 1855
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
MANAGER WANTED:

Eastern Old Line Life Insurance
Company, safe and sane. wants 2 man
for Americas and contiguous territory
ThO knows the people and IS known
10 The people. Liberal renewal con-
tract IS offered. Good opportunity for
progressive FIRE ageuc-. with time and
force 70 make money CT collateral
line. Address CONFIDENTIAL" care
Americas Times Recorder
Fri Sal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
FOR TAX RECEIVER

I herewith announce myself q can
didate for reelection as tax re-
ceiyer Of Sumter county, subject 10
action Of the Democratic primary on
April - As in the past, l shall, If
elected, devote my most earnest ef-
forts TO q discharge Of the duties Of
that Office. and viii appreciate your
support. Respectfully,
W. r. SPEER-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Suffering & Dollars Saved.

E. s. Lopez, OF Marilla, y. Y, says:
Il am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnl-
ca Salye. II has saved me suffering
and dollars. II is By far the best
healing salye / have ever found.
Heals burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores,
eczema and piles. &c at Eldridge
Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
FOR CLERK OF COURT

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection 70 the Office
Of Clerk OF the Superior Court Of
Sumter County. IL elected Mr.. Sam
r. Heys, viii act as my deputy and
We earnestly solicit the support Of
the people Of the County, and pledge
q faithful performance Of the duties
pertaining 10 said Office Subject to
the action Of the Democratic Prim~
AIRY. H. z. ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

I hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection TO the Office of Treas
urer OF Sumter county, subject TO the
action Of the Democratic primary on
April u, and respectfully ask the
support Of my friends and the demo-
cratic voters Of the county generally,
Dladging as heretofore a faithful dis
49,. ge Of all the duties Of the Office.
P. H. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Rbeumsatism Cured in a Day

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures in
J. to 3 days. It's action upon the sys-
TEN is remarkable and mysterious.
It removes at once the cause
and the disease imme-
diately disappears The first dose
greatly benefits 75c and. 81 Sold By
Drug Co. l;sats
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

@-- CIse-Zl7s15 soon
11e-- ear vsIe1 re KID
-1g5 sre ct Ct order
O. 1g1z
Kidney trouble has
became % prevalent
sEztltiz Mediterranean
-cr & child 10 b born
ss5csC Uitl weak kid
1ey- 1.-THE child urin-
Ge tco often. II the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Warm Winter Underwear.

You ca1 match -1= qualities else
W1@r-. Ut yC- CsZZDE MACH re
prices = which -LeE@ qualities az o.
f@r@1 during This week
O1z n Ia5les.E heavy rz5g@t under
vests z-E pants 81 sizes Regular
&c quality This seek Il &c
CZ= Io- q ladies' extra heavy
a=41zE u-[=-T@s-s ard Pants. a.
sizes Regular prize 5zc- Special e
one -l- rz-e white extra heavy
feed rests z-6 parts. all sizes Reg
ule- rrzcz - Special - &c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

Railroad -Magnate ingalls, thinks
Brpan would sober down if elect
ed" Still. the country has no doubt
learned lesson from the fate Of the
woman who thought her sweetheart
would sober up If she married him
Washington Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
SOLICITOR OF CITY COURT

! hereby announce myself as { can
5i6are for the Office 81 Solicitor o. The
City Court Of Americas, Ca, subject
. ELe primary election 70 BE held On
TIE 18th day q April, 1868 / res
gec-1GllE and earnestly ask the sup
por- Of the voters Of Sumter County.
Respectfully,
L J. BLALOCK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOB REPRESENTATIVE.

7 hereby announce thar, subject 10
-L@ Democratic primary Of April 18th
1875 l All candidate for the Office
O representative d Sumter county.
Respectfully. J. z SHEPPARD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
/ Sensation

The marvellous curative properties
Of Foley's Honey and Tar has proven
a sensation IN many cases of severe
coughs and colds that had refused to
yield 10 other treatment Foley's
Honey and Tar viii stop your cough.
heal the lungs and expel the cold
from your system. Contains no
harmful drugs. Sold by all druggists.
cod &w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

/ announce my candidacy for re-
election TO the Office of county sur
yeyor of Sumter county, sub
iect tn the Democratic
primary April 18th, and will appre-
ciate your vote and support. Very
respectfully,
ROBERT r. HOWE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

I announce my candidacy for re-
election Is solicitor Of the City Court
q Americas. sub5ecr % the action Of
rhe Democratic primary On April 18th.
! have filed the uuexpired term Of
ny pTedec essor, and I trust that my
administration Of the duties Of this
important Office fully merits the con-
f6eEce Of the white voters OF Sumter,
q whose hands ask Endorsement By
reelection 70 d full term. I viii
greatly appreciate your support
Respectfully,
JACK CEILDEPS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

To the Voters Of Sumter County:
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office OF Ordinary Of Sum
ter county, subject 70 the Democratic
Primary 70 be held April 18th, 1903
II elected, I shall give my undivided
attention 10 the duties Of the Office.
L y. MOTT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
An Excuse

Lazenbee-What did you say. my
dear2
Mrs. Lazenbee-I say now that
you've got your new suit don't you
think you'd better come to church
with me this morning?
Lazenbee-I guess not. Tt makes
a suit of clothes look fierce 10 so 10
sleep in it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

S-me people who were saEi1g
things about ez-BanEer Morse WHEN
he disappeared Immediately crawled
undek the bed when they heard be
was coming right back.-Nashing-
ton Pest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

There is nothing in fact that you may need in line
but what you here with the Of finding
larger and also better variety than you viii other house
in Americas. Prices always guaranteed right Come and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

The news that Harry Thaw yolun-
carilly shoveled snow for couple OF
hours the other day viii do much 10
convince some folks he IS really IN
sane Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

What does Roosevelt mean q
queries the Nashville American. Well,
as a rule he means just what he
says, and he uses pretty good Eng
lish.-W Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
Americas, Ga.

Next 70 having money, the most
important thing IS how 70 take care
o. it-hOW best 10 invest il.
4 Banking Institution Of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
Interests in careful, conservative
way-giviDg EOu abundant banking
facilities in every department OF fin
aDce-bCt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about Investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank Of South Western Georgia 3
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

Foley's Orino Laxative is new
remedy. an Improvement on the laxa-
tive Of former years, as it does not
grippe or nauseate and is pleasant to
take 1t is guaranteed by all drug
gfsts. cod & W.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
This IS ODD LOT WEEK.

Every Of the contributes share Of odd
and broken assorments These lots have been priced with
le regard actua! values Just thought We
make this week carnival week for bargains Don't
skip line Of the offerings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Fresh ~had and Bream.

Finest fresh fish. caught yesterday
al Sherlock-s & Cos this morning
OgeecEee shad. and Dream right from
The mill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

Mr.. Bryan deserves well of his par
ty for the able manner in which be
helps it to make up its mind when q
Presidential candidate is TO be chos-
Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
ROD6ERS' REX4LL COTTON SEtD

Limited quantity for sale a. $500
Der bushel. an enormous yielder. Dis
tinct type For further information
sDDIv 10 :. 4. ROGERS, Sumter, Ga
d-lw-w-1u-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

C.i1e Sca.c5 INC t.s-r oy y. T.ze7 ne child
reaches a. age when :. shc-d Re e1le e,
control the passage Il is yet afflicted with
b5d-|e.@ng, cers2d -2on il. the cause Of
ne difficulty : ki1aey trouble, and the first
sep should 0e towards he treatment Of
these important organs. This UNPLEASANT
rouble is 6ue1o Z diseased condition Of the
idneys and bladder and nc: 70 a habit as
most people suppose
Women as well IS men ere made mis-
able with kidney and Bladder trouble,
nd both need the same great remedy.
me mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root Is soon realized. Il is sold
by druggists, in fifty FIR
cent and one dollar Ezg-7szs5r-
sizes. You may have .. s.TT as. -
sample bottle b mall zs.s . - =
rec. s.So pa-1P5.et tell Home q Swamp Root
ing al about il. i7csg1i1g many Of the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured In writing DR.. .Kilmer
q Co.. Binghanton. II. r., Be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name. Swanp-Root. Or. Kllmer's
Swamp-Root. and the address Binghamten,
y. o. every bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
FOR SOLICITOR-GENER4L

I beg to formally announce TO the
voters OF the South Western Judicial
Circuit my candidacy for Solicitor
General, the nomination for which
will likely occur within the next few
months. / shall greatly esteem the
support and influence of all the peo-
pie Of the circuit If elected, my best
energies win be directed TO a faithful
and conscientious discharge of the
duties Of the office. Respectfully,
J. R. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

-o-az eE7c-s Regular price &c nd
$3.50 quality. special for this week
q &c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

All we know about precious stones
is that We have precious few OF them
Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Novelty Ribbon One Half Price.

Gorgeous -ew Effects. -lcL a--raC-
tive C-as5z nd beautiful warp prints
r1a- a-E -az-= Viii admire from % :
inches vide z-l worth &C -z-1 a. any
erore Special -Lzz ~e=E = &c
AzCrEer .-cI vide taLcv
plaid effects O s@-t-co.orz. 5- brown
navy. bark and white. Also $50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

Wise women get their rights with
out talking about them.-Chicago
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Camp 2O2 ". 0. W.

Some silence may be golden, but
much Of II is ironicaI.-Chicago
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
PROFESSION AL CARDS
DR.. F. B. GREGORY,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
Diseases of Children q Speciality.

Tenders his professional services
10 the citizens q Amsr-cus and sur-
rounding co11try. Office over Dod-
sons Paa-macv- ResidsDce Windsor
Hotel Calls Ie.t = Dodso1's Phar-
macy viii recsirs prompt attention
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
Neighborhood FaEorite.

Mrs. Z. D. Charles, Of Harbor
Maine, speaking of Electric Bitters
SAYS: 1T is a neighborhood favorlte
here with US. ut deserves TO be a
fav0rite everywhere. Il gives qulcR
relief in dyspepsia, liver complaint
kidney arrangement, maInutTIJlon.
nervousness, weakness and general
debility Its action on the blood, as
a thorough purifier makes it especial
II useful as a spring medicine. Ihls
grand Alternative tonic is sold under
guarantee al EIdTidge Drug Co 5bc-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

The Chicago editor who inquired.
Has Cuba any more kicks coming
must have overlooked the news item
10 the effect that sixty carloads OF
Missouri mules have just been ship
ned 10 the island.-Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

A high-class hotel, conducted -oi
your comfort RemOdeled. Tefurnisl-!-v1
throughout Directly on car line. 4
ion Station, 20 minutes. Caption
minutes. shops and theatres. ~ M
uteS Two blocks 10 Nhte MUS
and Executive Buildings. Oppos-'0
Metropolitan Club,
Summer Season July TO Octootl.
Wayside Inn and Cottage Ian an
Luzerne. \. ", in the AdirondacAS'
Switzerland Of America. IS minutes
from Saratoga Send for booklet
CLIFFORD NJ. LEWIS, Proprietor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

j. Hill says there should be q
stop 10 the ghost dancing The
men who are out OF work, however,
would like 10 see resumption OF
The ghost walking.-W ashington
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
ro Break in New shoes Always Use

To Break in New shoes Always Cst
Aliens Foot Ease, q powder. 1
prevents tightness and blistering
cures swollen, sweating, aching feet
Al all druggists and shoe stores, &c
SAMPLE mailed free. Address A )
OImsted. Leroy, y. Y. 2-7-4w-d
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15
IT'S A WINNING GAME.

soand and Profitable ~hea yoar
Is -s1-5 ESTATE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

To the Voters Of the Southwestern
Circuit:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for Solicitor General of the South
Western Circuit, subject TO the State
Democratic primary, 10 be held on the
4th day of June 1908, and viii highly
appreciate your support.
w. w. DYKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

It is possible to smile and smile
and be hypocrite still.-Chicago
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-15

Robert ". Trusselle 81 Talbo--on.
came over % A-er5cus yesterday
morning On business
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-22
FINANCIAL

New high records for Union Pacific
and U. S. Steel.
Over $2O,0OO,OO0 of Government
funds on the last call have been re-
turned by the banks.
Corn, at Chicago, reached the high
est price in five years, the May OPP
ton selling at 76 cents.
That Cleveland Trust Company
failure didn't check the upward
movement in the stock market even
for minute.
Western Unions jump of nearly
six points was largely the result of
short covering, said private Wall
Street despatch.
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
directors declared the regular quar-
terly dividend, the former having a
10 per cent. annual rate and the
latter 6 per cent.
Total net earnings of the Associat-
ed Bell Telephone Company in March
We're S2,97d. leo and for three
months SS,65O,400. The latter was
a gain of $926.200.
The issue of SIS, 100000 of new
securities by the Southern Railway
puts out of the question all danger
OF the formerly threatened receiver
snip. Now Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Har-
riman have each saved" railroad.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-22
4 PEACE DELEGATE
NOW HEAD OF FLEET.
Admiral SpsFry Was at the Hague
Conference.
PACIFIC FLEET GOING SOUTH
New Commander, Who Is to Com
Duct the Battleships Around the
World, Succeeds Admiral Taylor
Reorganization Plan. immediately
Carried Ont.

San Francisco Especially. - Rear
Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry re-
turned within six months from a mis-
sion of peace as one of the American
delegates to the conference at The
Hague, assumed command Friday of
the strongest force of first-class
lighting ships assembled in the his
tory of the nation. Rear Admiral
Charles M. Thomas, who succeeded
Rear Admiral Evans as commander
in-chief Of the Atlantic feet, hauled
down his flag at 1910 A. M. from
the truck of the Connecticut, and 10
minutes later Admiral Sperry was
received on board the flagship with
the salutes and other naval honors
BETTING his position.
When Admiral Sperry took COM
mand the reorganization of the fleet
Immediately was carried into effect,
and throughout the noon hour the
waters of the bay echoed the call of
bugles, the ruffle of drums and the
strains of martial music from half a
dozen Quarterdecks. Rear Admiral
from the Georgia to the Louisiana,
ShOa Au65AAQ VI Tie SCCOAu 04udO-
ron, third division. Capt. Richard
Wainwright gave up command of the
Louisiana and hoisted the triangular
flag of senior division officer on the
Georgia. He commands the second
division. Captain Schroeder, COM
handing the Virginia, assumed COM
mand of the fourth division and took
up his quarters on the new flagship
Wisconsin.
Both Captains Schroeder and
wainwright will be promoted to the
grade of rear admiral in July.
Although still an independent
force to all intents and purposes,
the Atlantic feet passed technically
and temporarily today under control
of the Pacific feet.
Rear Admiral Dayton, commander
in.chief of the Pacific fleet, outranks
Admiral Sperry, and as soon as Ad-
miral Thomas blue flag was run
down on the Connecticut he became
senior officer in command of the COM
bined fleets. It had been intended
that the Pacific fleet should sail Fri
day morning, and thus avoid the en-
suing complications of change Of
command, but, under orders from
Washington, the cruisers are held
here to await further instructions.