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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24

The following article taken from
the Pittsburg Press, describes the re-
suits Of l.. T. Cooper's visit to that
city, and the effect of his new pfepara-
ton as told by people who had become
convinced of the sOundness of Coop
er's theories with regard to the hu-
man stomach.
Cooper believes that the human
stomach in civilized races has be-
come greatly weakened. He claims
that most i'll health of the present
generation is due to this fact. The
article is as follows
ID. T. Cooper is meeting with the
same astonishing success in Pitts
burg as in other cities. For the past
few days many thousands of Pittsburg
people have called at his headquar-
ters to talk with him
"Coopers prophecy, made upon his
arrival, to the effect that before he
left Pittsburg thousands would real
ize that his theory is correct and
would come and thank him for what
his medicine had done, is rapidly be-
ing borne out.
"On Monday an astonishing number
of people called to express their graft
tude to Mr.. Cooper. Judging from
what some of these people had to say
to press reporter, when interviewed,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
AMERICUS is WINNER IN
THE GAME AT CORDELE
First Game of Season Won
by II to 5.

CORDELE, April %: 'In a rafting
good game here this afternoon Amer
icus defeated Cordele by the decisive
score of II to 5. Bynum and Shipley
did the box work for Americus, and
the game was a good one with but
few errors.'
When this gratifying news came
late in the afternoon yesterday Amer
icus proceeded to get upon the glad
wagon. Fans and rooters rejoiced
and made merry.
OF course it was expected that
Americus would beat the Cordeleans,
but look at the score.
Eleven to five was a few points bet
ter than expected
The summary of the game was not
contained in the brief message sent
but the lineup of the Americus team
as published yesterday, insured a
game with but few errors. And it
was indeed ''rattler" from start to
the finish
The Americus team is in good con
dition and, inspired by victory in the
first game, wiltAproceed to play ball
with snap and vigor. Other teams
will be challenged, and there will
soon be something doing on the local
diamond.
Only encourage the boys, and they
will do the rest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
FAIR LADIES AT
BRIDGE WHIST
Played Amid Fragrance of
Roses and Sweet Peas.

Amid the fragrance of beautiful
roses and dainty sweet peas that
adorned parlor, hall and piazza, the
members of the Wednesday afternoon
Bridge Club and few guests were
entertained by Mrs George Duncan
at her home on Jackson street yes
terday afternoon.
Floral decorations alone were used.
Artiistically arranged, they met the
eye everywhere. Vases of red and
white roses, whose perfume made the
atmosphere delicious, were on the
mantles and tables, and bowls of
sweet peas added their delicate col
orings and subdued sweetness to the
general effect. 1t was a charming sur
rounding for the prettily gowned la
dies
In the interim Of cards refresh
ments were served on the piazza,
where the punch bowl and kisses had
awaited the guests. The outdoor
scene was picturesquely attractive.
The occasion was an exceedingly
pleasant one in every respect and
one of the most enjoyable in the
history Of the club.
Mrs. Guy Chappell of Dawson, was
the guest of honor. Another out-of-
town guest was Mrs. John Shields
also of Dawson.
Mrs. Sparks was the recipient of a
pretty fan as evidence of her superior
skill at the game of the evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24

1t will be seen from President Gar
rettjS letter that he assures the peo-
pie of Americus that the Seaboard
will live up to the letter of the agree
ment between the ityof Americus
and the old G. & A. road relative to
the shops here, the work here, he
says, to be limited to the rolling stock
of the G. & A, which is presumed to
mean the division between Savannah
and Americus.
1t is stated that not long ago five
engines running on this division reg
ularly were sent from Americus to
Jacksonville, repaired in the shops
there, and then returned to this
division. . Whether this was due to
inability to do the work quickly at
the shops here is not known, but it
is hoped by the Americus public that
the work originating on the Fifth
division will be kept at the shops
here for the benefit of the business
interests of Americus. The public
here has always had the kindliest
feelings toward the Seaboard and
President Garrett's assurances above
are gratifying as showing that there
is nothing in the rumors that the
shops here are to be largely closed
down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24

Thus the Ga. & Ala. Ry undertook
to maintain at Americus it's principal
and main shops sufficient in size and
equipment to do the principal and
main building and repair work of its
road as of date of contract. Such
building and repair work to be done
is limited to the rolling stock of the
Ga. & Ala. Ry.
1t is the intention of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway, the successor Of
the Georgia & Alabama Railway, to
live up to the obligation Of it's pre-
j decessor Company and to. meet every
fair requirement of this contract
The SeabOard Air Line Railway ap-
preciates the good will Of the peo-
pie Of Americus and it is our inten-
ton to secure as far as possible their
cooperation and assistance in all
matters.
appreciate your letter and am
very glad of the opportunity thus af-
fored to speak of our attitude toward
the people of Americus.
Respectfully yours,
w A GARRETT,
Chief Executive Officer for the Re-
ceivers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
WEDDING LAST NIGHT A
SURPRISE TO FRIENDS

The marriage last night of Miss
Daisy Belle Oliver and Mr.. Will w.
Hill was in the nature of a pleasant
surprise to their friends when an
nounced. Early in the evening the
young couple repaired to the Metho-
dist Parsonage, where the nuptial
knot was tied by Rev. Bascomb An
thony in the presence of a few friends.
The bride is a pretty and charming
young woman, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles L. Oliver, and ad-
mired among many friends Mr.. Hill
is Well-known here and popular as
we'll, and the happy couple are recip-
tents of many congratulations
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
AMERICUS is GOING TO
HAVE HORSES IN RACE

Americus horsemen, owners of fine
trotting and driving nags, are inter
ested in the spring race meeting at
Cordele in May, and will enter a
number of fine horses for the prizes
offered The races will continue
through two days, May 14th and 18th,
and will be largely attended by
horsemen from every section of the
state. Americus horses pulled down
several prizes there last year, and
will be heard from again at the fin
ish this time. Cash prizes are offer
ed for several events in trotting and
running races, both mile and half
mile events.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
MONEY ORDERS MADE
BIG INCREASE
P. 0. Receipts for Year
Showed Gain.

Judging by the number and value
of the money orders sent from the
local postOtfice during the first quar-
ter of the present year, as compared
with the same period of last year, that
branch of the office is on a boom.
The fact that prohibition went into
effect on January 1st explains in
some measure the gain of over so per
cent in the value of the money orders
for the quarter, compared with the
same period of 1907, though undoubt-
edly a good share of the increase is
due to the growth of the city and
its commercial interests To this
amount must be added the needs of
bibulous individuals for that which
it is unlawful to sell in Georgia.
The number of money orders issued
by the Americus postoffice for the
first three months of 1908 were 1898,
with value of $21, ,66728, while for
the same three months of last year
the figures were 1855 money orders
of a value of $14,700.95.
This is a gain in orders of 1882
and in value of $7,966.33
Exclusive of the money order de-
partment, the receipts of the Americus
postoffice for the twelve months end
ing March 81, 1908, were $1767912,
as compared with receipts of $16,-
ALTO for the same period year ago,
and increase of $1,2O142, or about
s per cent Considering the fact
that many of the larger offices have
actually lost in receipts for the same
period, the increase, though small,
is notable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24

ing, but evidently important matters
regarding the governors election
will be discussed That radical
changes will be ordered, just upon
the eve of the primary, is scarcely
deemed probable by the public, even
to the end of bolstering up the wan
ing fortunes of Gov. Smith, in whose
interest, it is believed in some quar-
ters, the committee has been called to-
gether. Should the date of primary
be changed, and other things done in
his interest, as seems highly inn
probable, it would be an open con-
fessiOn of his weakness, a fact fully
recognized by the people of Georgia,
and in the end should injure rather
than help him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
IMPROVEMENTS TO
DODSON STREET HOME

The home of Mrs L. E. Vaughn, on
Dodson street, fronting the S. A. l..
shops, has recently been considerably
improved An addition has been built,
giving more rooms, a spacious ver-
anda has been constructed around
the house, fine hallway added in
the interior, and the entire exterior
painted a colonial tan. The dwelling
now presents a very attractive ap-
pearance and is a decided adornment
to that section of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
Norfolk, Va, April 20, 1908
Mr.. Lee Allen, President.
The Board of Trade,
Americus. Georgia

Dear Sir:
In further reply to your letter OF
April LIST, | submit the following:
The SeabOard Air Line Railway is
as yo uknow, in the hands of Receiv-
ers, appointed by the United States
Court, and is operated under the
direction and control of the Court.
By reason of a reduction of the
rates in the various states through
which the system operates together
with increased cost of operation and
the falling off in receipts incident to
a business depression, there was a
necessity for a retrenchment and a
reduction of expenses.
To effect an expense reduction, it
is necessary to decrease our operat-
ing force and while the Seaboard has
endeavOred to avoid the discharging
of employees by transferring them
from points where the demand for
labor is less than at other points, it
has nevertheless been obliged to
dispense with the services of a num-
ber of men. Some of the employees
in the shops at Americus were trans
ferred to Jacksonville and had not
this transfer been made, the men
would have been discharged while
possibly new men would have Of nee
essity been taken on at Jacksonville
where the shops are larger and
where there was greater need for a
large force.
1t is true that in April 1897, an
agreement was executed between the
City of Americus and the old Georgia
& Alabama Railway under the terms
of which the G.. & A. agreed to per
manently locate and operate in the
city of Americus its principal and
main shops sufficient in size and
equipment to do it's principal and
main building and repair work on all
rolling stock of the Ga & Ala. Ry.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
GOING TO ATTEND TIE
Meetings. HIS MORNING
Result H. Awaited With
Init est.

Judge R. L. Maynard, state execu-
tive committeeman from this district,
left yesterday for Atlanta to attend
the specially called meeting today of
the State Executive Committee. AS
stated two or three days ago, Judge
Maynard has not been informed as to
the exact purpose of this called meet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24
WILL LIVE UP TO
THE AGREEMENT
$50 SAYS PRES. GARRETT IN REPLY TO Mr.. ALLEN
The AmeriCuS Shops Will Not be Closed Down or
Deprived of Work.

Yesterday President Lee Allen, of
the Board of Trade received the fol-
lowing letter in reply to one writ
ten some days ago relative to the
discharge of men from the shops here
and the current rumOrs that the
force here was to be further lessen
ed in the interest Of the shops at
Jacksonville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-24

Chief Executive Officer for the Re,
ceiVers.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

The supreme court of the United
States has handed down decision af-
firming the judgement of the Idaho
federal court in the case of George
Dick, an Indian. charged with selling
liquor on the Nez Perce Indian reserva
ton, in Idaho. The case involves a
peDitentiary sentence. and was Brought
to he supreme court on an appeal
The following towns in the reserva-
ton have saloons within their borders,
doing business under license issued by
the county commissioners:
Spalding, Fort Lapwai, Reubens,
Kippen, East lilo, Vollmer, Waha, Mob
Ter, Nez Perez, Sites Kooskia, Fen di-
uand, Lowe, Greer, OIofino, Peck Gift
ford and Lockout.
To Nez Perez and Idaho counties it
means an annual loss of $3.50 license
money for each saloon, and as there
are approximately 80 SALOONS it means
II loss OF $25 600. which has gone into
the treasury of the two counties.
That lanndries and other concerns EN-
ploying females in mechanical labor in
| O1CSOh may hOt iCQuAlO Clu-
ployes to work more than 10 hours a
day, in compliance with the law enact
ed by the legislature of that. state in
1903, has been proclaimed by the
United States supreme court in the
case of Curt Muller, a laundry do
ing business in Portland, versus The
state OF Oregon. Muller attacked th'
law as unconstitutional, claiming tina
) IL puts limitation on the power OF con
ract The Oregon supreme court up
held the law.
!, Holding first, that women's right
l can be no more infringed than those c
5 men, Justice Brewer went still further
t and held that, on many accounts
e woman is entitled to greater protectio
I than her brother.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Colored Soldiers
Found Guilty

Washington. Feb. 81. = That the
shooting atfray at Biownville, Tex, on
the night of August 1914, 1906, was
done by some negro soldiers of the
Twenty fifth United States infantry,
and that the testimony taken by the
senate committee on military affairs
fails to identify the guilty persons, is
the opinion of the eight members of
the committee. -Four members of the
committe voted against this decision
and one member did not vote. The
resolution declaring the guilt of the
negroes was submitted by Senator
Lodge, and was adopted after five reso-
lutions by Foraker, one by Senator Du-
pont and one by Senator Scott, all of
which were offered as substitutes, had
baen voted down
The vote was reached after prolonged
investigation, extending over two ses-
sions of congress, aud after evidence
had been taken covering thousands Of
pages. Practically every negro of the
three companies of infantry dishonor-
ably discharged by the president testi-
fed in his own behalf, while evidence
in support of the Presidents findings
was given by many army officers and
citizens of Brownville.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
FLOODS SWEEPING ALABAMA
-.,usands Of Acres Inundated and
Crops Probably Ruined.

Mobile Ala, Feb 24.-Heavy Hoods
.sicb have swept the Alabama and
Tombigbee rivers out of their chan
a ,S inundating the country for miles,
s Now, caused enormous damage in
.ontbwestern Alabama. The water is
I'M rising and it is feared the worst
!. Nv vol 70 come. AS yet no loss OF life
10. been reported. Latest details of
,ho aood we're brought by steamboats,
arriving from points up the rivers.
Thousands of acres of land have been
sooded and crops probably ruined.
At some points the Tombigbee is re-
0orted TO be six miles wide. ror a long
distance above the usual junction of
the two rivers their overflow meets
mrning the country into an immense
lake Owing to the warning of the
weather bureau most of the farmers
took alarm and fled from their houses
10 higher land.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
TRAGEDY AT SPOKANE
Mark McClammy Shoots Wife and
Kills Self.

Mark McClammy Shoots Wife and
Kills Self.
Spokane, Feb. 24.-"This ends every
thing between u.s." were the words
uttered by Mark McClammy preceding
the enactment of bloody tragedy at
a local hotel Sunday afternoon, which
put an end to the domestic differences
between him and his wife.
McClammy is dead from a bullet
from a 3S-caliber revolver with which
he blew out his brains, and his wife is
lying at the point of death, with two
bullet holes through her body, one bull
let having passed through the liver
and the other taking effect below the
heart, while a third passed through
her left wrist, all fired from the pistol
in the hands of her husband.
After examination DR.. Witter gave
it as his opinion that she could not re
cover.
The only eyewitness to the shoot
ing was Mrs. Lucy Smith, chamber
maid.
The McClammys had two children
a boy years old and girl 6 years o.
age.
With a final request that her body be
not inferred alongside that of her nus
band, Mrs. McClammy, died II hour:
later.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
The
General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant
and efficient liquid laxative remedy of
known value; laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because its component 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
excellent combination of Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
of the laxative for it's remarkable
success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is
given the preference by the Well
Informed. To get its beneficial effects
always buy the genuine-manufac
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co..
only, and for sale by all leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is tnf1amed
YOU have O rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh
whicl is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
we will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fol
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Taft Principal Speaker.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 29.-Before sew
eral hundred members of the Ellicott
club who crowded the main banquet
hall on the top floor of the Ellicott
Square Saturday night, Secretary OF
War William H. Taft delivered an adj
dress on Washington and His Fare
we'll Address," Prior to the banquet
reception lasting half an hour was
held.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28

Present operating costs for the
movement of every car and engine in
the country total $1,4OOOOO.OO in one
year. By electrification this would be
reduced by about $25O,OOO,OOO, repre-
senting that much actual and net saw
ing.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Wheeler for Presidency.

Los Angeles, Feb. 24-Nearly $50
members of the local prohibition par
launched the boom to nominate Fred
Wheeler of Los Angeles as the pro-
hibition candidate for president of the
United States.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
British Brewers Shocked.

English temperance reformers have
given the British brewers and distil-
lers the shock of their lives. The new
licensing bill pending in parliament
threatens havoc to profits in both
these lines of trade. The brewers and
distillers pointed out this fact.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Banqueted Fleets Officers.

Lima, Peru, Feb pa magnificent
banquet was given Saturday evening
by President Pardo in honor of Wash
ington's birthday to officers of the
fleet. Some $50 of these were present.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Armored Cruisers at Seattle.

The Colorado and the Pennsylvania
armored cruisers of the first class
have arrived at the navy yard, Puget
sound, for drydocking and repairs.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
DR.. August Won Esmarch 0ies

Berlin, Feb. 25.-Dr Johanne Freid-
erich August Won Esmarch, professor
of surgery at the University of Kiel,
is dead, aged IS years. In 1872 he
married Princess Henriette OF
Schleswig- Holstein. He was surgeon
general during the Franco-German
war.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
Plant 1875 Acres to Melons.

1t is reported that 1875 acres will
be planted to cantaloups in Maricopa
county, Arizona, this season to supply
markets. This is said to be the larg-
est area devoted to cantaloups in any
section of the United States.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
VACANT GOVERNMENT LANDS.

BLUE PRINT MAPS OF STEVENS
county showing all vacant government land,
$3.50. Township blue prints of Stevens,
Ferry, Okanogan, Douglas and Chelan coun-
ties. 81 per township. Frank r. Corbaley,
Sc Washington street, Spokane, Wash.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
THOMAS Edison Under Knife.

New York, Feb. 25.-Thomas A.
Edison. the inventor, is a patient at
the Manhattan hospital, where he I'M
derwent an operation intended to re-
lieve him of trouble in the left ear.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
FORM NATIONAL FEDERATION

Liquor Dealers Organize for Campaign
in Every City.
Prohibition is to be fought in every
town, city and county in the United
States. A national federation with
executive headquarters in Chicago,
made up every association directly or
indirectly associated with the liquor
traffic. has been organized. John A.
McDermont of Chicago has been made
manager of the federation.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-02-28
New Finance Minister in Spain.

Madrid, Spain, Feb. 26.-Sanchez
Bustillo has been appointed una lcial
minister, in place of Osmay Soul, who
has resigned, owing to i'll health.