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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
COTTON VALUES ON
DOWNWARD ROAD
In Local Market Quotations
Reduced is Gent.

The cotton markets pulled heavily
yesterday, both at home and abroad
In the American markets the start
OF was at small losses, which were
well augmented before the session
was done. Except for a brief rally
Just after the opening, the tendency
was almost uniformly lower. Net
losses for the day were u to II
points for old crop positions. Even
the limited selling by the bears PROV
ed sufficient to force the market point
by point lower. The break in the
Liverpool market. following a dis
appointing opening. was one of the
Influences at work on this side Of
the pond.
New York opened to 4 points
lower, but gained a point all round
IN the next few minutes This exer-
ton seemed too great and prices turn
ed downward The close was at the
lowest, steady, Is TO III points net
lower for the more active months.
but only points down for October.
Spots We're marked down is points.
New Orleans opened 3 to 5 points
lower, but after a brief squirt, work
ed lower. Occasional rallies occur
red, but at the last prices were onky
Few points from the bottom, Il to
II points lower as compared with
the close for the day before. Spot
quotations were reduced 1-Sc.
Liverpool opened ? to 5 points low
er, which was not quite as good as
due A slight sagging from these
prices was shown at the early after
noon CALL The close was easy, 5 to
Id points below the final for FRI
day. Spot prices were marked down
8 points, the sales being 5000 bales.
Locally there was nothing doing.
Inquiries were in the market for
a moderate amount of good cotton on
the basis Of II Is cents, but holders
were firm in their views. Quotations
are reduced is of a cent from Mon
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Have you neglected your kidneys
Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with vour
kidneys and BLADDER Have you pains
IN Iolns, side, back, groins and bIad-
dere Have you 8 fabby appearance
Of the fsce, especially under the evess
Too frequent desire TO pass urfnes II
50, Williams, Kidney Pills viii cure
yo0,-at Druggist Price soc.
civilians Mfg Co. Props, CIeye-
land. o.
GSOld by W. A. REMBERT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
STOCK COMPANY BEGINS
ENGAGEMENT TOMORROW

Beginning tomorrow night, the EN-
pire Stock Company comes TO the
opera house for three nights and two
matinees. concluding their engage
ment Saturday night The company
consists Of fourteen people, carrying
eight big vaudeville speciaIties. The
matinees will be on Friday and Sat
urday Popular prices will prevail
The bill for tomorrow night will be
the stirring drama, -CircumstantiaI
Evidence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Can y0u believe your senses
When two Of them, taste and smell,
having been impaired if not utterly
destroyed, by Nasal Catarrh, are fully
restored by EIy's Cream Balm, can
you doubt that this remedy deserves
all that has been said Of it by the
tho sands who have used it, It IS
applied directly 10 the affected air
passages and begins its healing work
at once Why not get it t0-day2 All
druggists or mailed By Ely Bros, So
Warren Street, New York. on receipt
OF 50 cents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
Inflammat0ry Rheumatism Cured i'm
5 Days.

Morton L. Hill. of Lebanon, Ind.
says: My wife had Infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognitions had been in
bed for six wheeks and had eight ply
sle1ans, but received no benefit until
she tried DIR. Detch0n's Relief for
Rheumatism 1t gave relief and she
was able to walk about in three DAYS.
I am sure it saved her life. Sold bv
Eldridge Drug Co. Wed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

After inficting the name of Count
SZechanyi on our typewriters for
quite q SPELL it looks like adding in
suit to injury TO commence hammer
ing out that of Mime KommfsarZhOffs-
kaya for an indefinite periOd.-Wash-
ingtOn Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Every style shoe from a patent
leather to an old ladies comfort in
that lot Of odds and ends at WarIick's-
All out on tables and you take your
choice for CSC pair. Not a pair in the
Tot worth less than s150 up to $500.
but they all go at csc. WarIick's Store.
Planters Bank Building 25-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

boy can sometimes get over the
consequences of fine education by
living TO an extreme old age-N. Y.
Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

800 pairs of ladies' shoes in sizes
from No. ? to AZ. az 9se pair. These
are regular $50. s. 90, 81 SO and s.. 90
shoes WarIick.s Store, Planters Bank
Building 25-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Anxious Reader is informed that
candidates are not protected by the
state game laws They may be shot.
or even half shot, any time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Whittier liked the patriots yester-
day? Not a single one announced for
office, Though the gates were open
ed to receive the boys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Still Iags the legislative race, with
only one candidate IN the running.
Are there no other statesmen who
would represent SUMTER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

The handsome display window of
the RyIander Shoe Co, filled with
seasOuable spring fabrics, attracts at
tention and admiration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Thirty-four years ago Mr. Cannon
delivered his first speech in the
House, since which time he has block
ed any number OF first speeches for
other people.-PhiladeIphia Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
SAVAN NAN.
MEM ORLEANS

Savannah, Ga. Feb. %. - Spots
middIing IL lis cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Don't miss the last day of the
Jewelry Auction Grand prize given
Closing day 1t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

1t is whispered, gently, that an
n0uncement will be made next week
Of d fashionable wedding in Ameri-
Gus, with March dating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

1t is said that many Of the friends
Of County Commissioner Ray insist
upon his Offering again for the Office
he has SO We'll filed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
LIVERPOOL

New Orleans, La. Feb. 25.-Close
steady Spots middling, III cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Contracts We're made yesterday for
a considerable portion of the maehin-
cry for the plant of the Americas
Railway & Light Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Is it possible no one wants TO be
coroner of Sumter This is the only
Office in the list for which there is
not a candidate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Liverpool. Feb. 25.-The cotton mar
get closed easy. Spots: Mid
ding uplAnds 500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

No one man in 10000 ever gets =
chance to look a gift horse in the
mouth. Chicago News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

I have some Especially values in
few diamond rings this week s A.
Daniels. the jeweler If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
THE QUOTATIONS
IN AMERICAS
Cotton Market as Reported Daily
by L. G. Council.

Americas, Ga, Feb. 25.-We quote
the local cotton market dull, as fol-
lows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
Can y0u believe your senses +?

Take q woman's looks for her age
rather than her wOFd-Chfcsgo News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked UD Ait
Random.

Waterman's Ideal and Automatic
Self-fIling fountain pens 10 suit all
who write. NJ s HOLIDAY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

A pile of cotton baskets in the
courthouse corridor yesterday looked
suggestive Of disappointed hopes.
Yet no candidate claimed them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

i dozen representative of macbfn-
cry and electrical supply houses are
in Americas to seek orders for ma
teriaI from the new railway company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Or. do ToU open your mouth like a youna
bird and Eulp down whatever food or ua6l-
zine max De offered your
NfN - = - q
UAES6N@rAan intelligent thinking wonan.
In need ofSeIASf from weakness, nervousness.
pain and sGEsNng. then It means much 70
you that therA> ang tried and trHs heaeSs
rzeGas1G@ 0E-KSQzG- GnazR2szELQNs sod q
drnggists Sgr the cure q EgEzaa,s Ills
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

LOST PIN, Baby's pin. not eugrav-
ed Finder will be rewarded if min Is
returned TO the Times-Recorder tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

John Hodges, the negro arrested a
week ago charged with an attempt to
wreck a passenger train. IS still be-
ing held in the Americas Jail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Supt. Miller of the Americas
schools viii remain in Washington
all of this week attending the meet
ing Of the National Education Associ-
alton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

No other medicine for woman's ills has any
such professional endorsement as DR.. Pierce's
FavOrite Prescription has received. IN the IN
qualified recommendation OF each OF It's
several ingredients by scores OF leading uedi-
Cal men OF all the schools OF practice. Is
such an endorseIsnE not worthy CT your
consideration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
Today Yst'dav
NEW YORK FUTURES.

New York Feb. 25.-Spots: Middling
az lI.35 Futures closed steady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

The formula OF Or. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription viii bear the most eri1icaI exantna-
ton OF medical experts. for it contains no
alcohol narcotics. harmful or habit-toruinx
drugs. and no agent enters into it that Is not
highly recommended by the most advanced
and leading medical teachers and author
titles Of their several schools Of practice
These authorities recommend the ingredients
OF DR. PIeFTe's Fav0rfte .PFescrfptICn fer the
cure OK exactly the same ailments for wh5cE
lbs wori1-Iamed MEDICINE Is advised
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

The makers Of Dr.. Pferce's Faverite Prs-
scrfptioG. for the cure o. weak. nervous. run
down. ovsr-wOrked. debiltated. pain-racked
women. knowing this medicine TO be made I'D
OF Ingredients. every ore OF which has the
strongest possible Endorsement OF the leading
and standard authorities OF the several
schools OF practice. are perfectly willing. and
IN fact. are only too glad 70 print. as they do,
The formula. or list Of ingredients, OF which
1t is composed. ~ PLAN English. on every
hottIe-wrapper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

1t is said that an Americas cit
who sat in game with a sleek pair
recently, mouFns the loss of his
wad and & $500 diamond pin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Mr., Edward J. Webb, of the Sea-
board office here, returned yesterday
from a visit of three days 10 his for
mer home in South Carolina.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Three candidates RACED 10 the fire
yesterday, just to see if they could
run some, and were sitting down rest
ing when the trucks arrived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

1sste ana Smell Full size 81 cts, atIrug
gists or BY mail IL liquid form. rs cents.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
A Reliable
Remedy
ElY'S Cream Balm

ives halEef a U1ce.
1t eleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
tAe diseased mem
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold IN the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses Of
m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

For RlchI2nd. Columbus, Dawson, Albany and
intermediate points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

A booklet OF ingredients. with numerous
a1thorative professional endorsements by the
leading medical authorities OF this country.
viii be mailed free to any one sending mama
and address with request for samA Address
Dr.. & v. P1erca Buffalo N z
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

For Richland, Columbus, Atlanta, Birmingham
Hurtsboro, Montgomery and points West and
Northwest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

Is it possible no one wants to be
coroner of Sumter This is the only
Office in the list for which there is
not a candidate.
I have some (speciaIl values in a
few diamond rings this week s A.
Daniels. the jeweler IF
1t is said that many of the friends
Of County Commissioner Ray insist
upon his offering again for the Office
he has SO well filed.
500 pairs of ladies' shoes in sizes
from No. ? to Az. az 9Se pair. These
are regular $50. So 90, S2-50 and s.. 90
shoes WarIickEs Store Planters Bank
Building. 25-3t
The handsome display window of
the Rylander Shoe Co., filled with
seasOnable spring fabrics. attracts at
tenti0n and admiration
Don't miss the last day of the
Jewelry Auction Grand prize given
Closing day 1t.
Whittier liked the patriots yester-
day? Not a single one announced for
office, Though the gates were open
ed to receive the boys
Every style shoe from a patent
leather TO an old ladies comfort in
that lot Of odds and ends at WarIfck's
All out on tables and you take your
choice for CSC pair. Not a pair in the
Tot worth less than s1.50 up to $500,
but they all go at CSC WarIick's Store
Planters Bank Building z5-3t
Anxious Reader is informed that
Candidates are not protected by the
state game laws They may be. shot.
or even half shot, any time.
Still Iags the legislative race. with
only one candidate in the running
Are there no other statesmen who
would represent Sumter
1t is whispered, gently, that an
nouncemeut will be made next week
of q fashionable wedding in Ameri-
Gus, with q March dating.
Contracts were made yesterday for
a considerable portion of the maehin-
cry for the plant of the Americas
Railway & Light Company.
John Hodges, the negro arrested a
week ago charged with an attempt to
wreck a passenger train. is still be-
ing held in the AHerfcus Jail
It IS said that an Americas cit
who sat in a game with q sleek pair
recently mourns the loss of his
wad and $500 diamond pin
Three candidates RACED to the fire
yesterday, just TO see if they could
run some, and were sitting down rest
ing when the trucks arrived
Mr. Edward J. Webb, of the Sea-
board Office here, returned yesterday
from a visit of three days TO his for
mer home in South Carolina
A pile of cotton baskets in the
courthouse corridor yesterday looked
suggestive Of disappointed hopes
Yet no candidate claimed them
i dozen representative of machfn-
cry and electrical supply houses are
in Americas TO seek orders for ma
teriaI from the new railway company.
supt. Miller of the Americas
schools will remain in Wash o+0r,
all of this week attending the meet
ing Of the National Education Assocf-
alton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

For Cordele, AbbeviIle, Helena aud intermediate
points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26

For Cordele, Rocheu, AbbevilIe, Helena, Lyons,
Collins, Savannah, COIumbia, Richmond. Ports
mouth, and points East and South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-26
OneCent Column
FOR SALE.

FOR NEXT 90 DAYS I VIII paper
any room IN Americas for SI0.00. reg
ulaF price $500 TO $500. Phone 367
Quick H G. STANFIELD. Painter
and Decorator. 2-25-rf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
DEDICATE NEW Y. NJ. C. A.
New York Association Made Possible
BY the Generous Hand of Mrs.
Russell Sage.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE new build
ing of the Long Island Railroad Young
Mems Christian Association at Bor-
den and West avenues, Long Island
City, for the erection of which Mrs.
Russell Sage contributed 100000, is
practically completed and everything
is in readiness for the formal dedica-
ton this evening. Mrs. Sage has con-
scented to be present at the dedicatory
services and it is expected that there
will also be many other distinguished
visitors from New York and other
cities in attendance. The building
is a handsome structure of pleasing
architecture and, when entirely COM
pleted will be one of the best equipped
institution of it's kind in this section
of the country.
Mrs. Russell Sage has always felt
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17

part of the mansion to radical re-
construction and regeneration, which
raised such a protest throughout the
country, mainly from those who sell
dom or never frequented the house
and knew little or nothing of its needs
and requirements.
In accordance with time-honored
custom no changes or improvements
of any consequence have been made
since last winter and none will be
made under the present administra-
ton, leaving it to the next president
and his family to arrange the house
and it's fixtures and furnishings ac-
cording to their taste.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
A LARGE ATTENDING.
Of Men of National Reputation
Civil Affairs Attending the Con-
vention at Pittsburg.
Special to the Herald.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE
tional Civil Service Reform Assq
ton, of which Hon. Joseph H. Che
former ambassador to Great Brit
is president, began in this city to-
with a large attendance OF men
national reputation in civil affairs
The annual meetings of this assoc
ton always bring together the mto
prominent workers of the country III
the betterment of the civil servt
and at the present meeting, as in
past, it is expected that several imlPt
tant matters will be discussed.
convention will last two days and II
program includes several meeti4
and a banquet tomorrow night.
This morning there was an exec
tive meeting of the council, at wfi'
was submitted a report dealing wi
the progress of civil service refqr
in both federal and state adminisf1
lions and pointed out faults in III
present application of the civil Ise
vice laws in the opinion of the cpu
Gil, and made suggestions for furAh
activity in promoting the cause. Yl
recent action of the government
placing the fourth-class postmas|te
under civil service rules was strong
commended as a step in the right (
rection.
This afternoon the visiting del
gates were formally welcomed I
Mayor George W. Guthrie. The grfs
er part of the session was taken r
with reports from the rifferent cS,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
IRON DEAL is OFF.
Governor Campbell Declines to Lease
State Convicts.

Austin, Texas, Dec. 16.-At the
meeting of the penitentiary board
this afternoon the proposition to lease
the states iron industry was formally
and finally rejected.
Governor Campbell stated that I'M
der no circumstances would he con-
sent to the leasing of the convicts.
Mr. Workman, who was seeking the
lease, stated that he had no proposal
TO make, unless the convicts could be
secured.
1t appears likely that the state will
resume at an early date the operation
of the furnaces, which have been
closed down for some time
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
EDUCATORS
Probably Three Thousand Educators
Will Attend Atlanta Conference
Latter Part of This Month.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 17.-During the
closing days of this month Atlanta
will be the mecca for prominent edu-
Gators throughout the South. The oc-
casion will be the nineteenth annual
meeting of the Southern Educational
Association, the second largest educa-
tional body in the country. Advices
received by the local committee in
charge of arrangements point to an
attendance of probably three thousand
educators, among whom will be many
college and university presidents,
state superintendent, city superin-
tendents, principals, high school and
grade teachers.
The program for the gathering is
about completed. The general ses-
sions of the association will be held in
the mornings and evenings, while the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17

great interest in the men employed on
the Long Island railroad and when the
plan was suggested to erect a modest
building for the use of the railroad
section of the Y. M. C. A. at Long
Island city,. she manifested her ap-
proval of the plan by subscribing the
sum of 100000 to the building
fund, thus enabling the society to
erect a much larger and better equip
ped building than would have been
possible without her generous gift.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17

afternoons will be devoted to depart
mental conferences. The papers, adj
dresses and discussions will cover the
entire field of educational activity,
from the work of the rural schools to
that of the universities, and the prob
lens of school management and the
duties of trustees and superintendent
will not be overlooked
The association officers who will
have charge of the convention are
President P. P. Claxton, Knoxville,
Tenn; Secretary H. Elmer Bierly,
Chattanooga, Tenn; and Treasurer E.
P Burns, Atlanta.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
SHOT IN THE STOMACH.
Williamson County Boy Was Driving
Cane Cutter With Gun In His Lap.

Taylor, Texas, Dec. 15.-On the
Henry billiard farm, south of Taylor,
this morning, James White, 15-year-
old negro boy, was riding and driving
cane cutting machine and carrying a
shotgun in his lap with which to wing
quail as they were scared up by the
moving team. Inadvertently the gun
was prematurely discharged, a load of
bird shot finding Judgement in the
body's stomach, from the effects of
which he died almost instantly.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17

service reform organizations compris-
ing the national association. The
program prepared for the open meet
ing tonight provides for addresses by
Mr. Choate and other speakers of ma
tional prominence. Tomorrow there
will be papers by Attorney General
Charles J. Bonaparte, Hon. George r.
Wallace of the civil service commits
sion of Pittsburg, and others. The
convention will conclude with ban
quet at the Hotel Schenley, which
also will be addressed by speakers of
note.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
Stewart and Prendergast.
special to the Herald.

OUPCIdI 10 CII6 IISI dIu.
Lawrence, Mass, Dec. 17.-Jim
Stewart of New York and jim Prem
lergast, the Boston heavyweight, are
IN good trim for their 12-round bout,
(which is to be the main event of to-
nights boxing show at the Unity Club
in this city
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-17
Farmers National Union.

Special to the Herald.
Jackson, Miss, Dec. 17,-Arrange-
ments are being made for the annual
convention here next month of the
Mississippi division of the Farmers
National Union. The convention will
be in session three days and will be
attended by delegates representing
fifteen thousand members of the
union in this state.