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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
N. Y. SQUEALIN6
OVER COTTON PINCH
Corner Being Aided by
Texas Farmers.

New York, Aug. 7.-(Special)-
ports that are coming here from
points in the cotton belt indicate THAI
the movement among the growers to
hold back their product for the pur-
pose of forcing high prices has been
taken up this year with more than
the usual energy.
1t appears that the idea has been
taken hold of with considerable avid
ity by the cotton growers of a
number of sections of the South, and
cotton men here deem it not unlikely
that the local situation will feel the
effect before the bulk of the new
crop finds its market.
1t is definitely learned that an agi-
tation has been carried on by the
Farmers Union among the cotton
growers for some months. The
President of the organization is C.
S. Bennett of Union City, Ga, and
associated with him in the work Oh
publicity is R. H. Rose of Atlanta.
The results of the work of the
growers organization are beginning
to become apparent in Texas, where
the first of the new cotton usually
finds it's way to market In most
years this is accompanied by a drop
in the price if the crop prospects in
general are good, but this year, in
spite of the fact that the indications
have been maintained with surpris-
ing stiffness. A comparison between
the Houston and New York prices
of recent date shows that quotations
for the October option, for instance,
were 965 cents in New York and
1925 cents in Houston, in spite of
the fact that the freight rate repre-
sents matter Of cent pound over
the Texas price.
This difference of 1,60 points is
pointed to as illustrating the effect of
the movement among the planters to
hold back their cotton. 1t is ex-
pected to have an interesting effect on
the New York market where J. L.
Livermore, who male a fortune in
corn a year ago, has the shorts in a
rather bad fix According to the
information prevalent among cotton
men, Mr. Liyermore has the local
supply of about $4,000 bales pretty
we'll in hand and Sands to clear up
big money unless the market gets
away from him.
Under normal conditions the COM
ing of the new cotton would give
relief to the shorts, but if this is re-
tarded seriously by the Farmers I'm
ion, Mr.. Livermore may be in posi-
ton to put his squeeze into effect.
The outcome of the situation is
watched with interest by the men
interested in the cotton trade A
good many old timers are not in
clined to take seriously any move to
hold back cotton in the South, but
they are, nevertheless, surprised at |
the results thus far.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
SUICIDE WANTED
TO BE IDENTIFIED
Put Name in Bottle and
Tied TO Foot.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 7.-(SpeciaD
That certain bravery of spirit in
William Mason, farmer lad from
Green Bay, which looked calmly on
a journey from which no man returns
curiously enough could not harbor the
thought that what was mortal of
him should be lost and neglected at
the bottom of the Kinnickinnic River
or Lake Michigan.
Fred Miller and George Parsons
saw Mason leap into the Kinnickin-
mic River at the foot of South Pierce
street yesterday afternoon. Running
toward the river bank, they saw the
man struggling in the water, and
Miller, who is an expert swimmer,
leaped into the river, grasping the
drowning man when he came up for
the second time. Parsons, in the
meantime, had found a long pole
which he held out to Miller, and his
assistants had begun their work of
resuscitating the half-droWned man
when they noticed a string tied to his
right foot Miller pulled on the string
and noticed a bottle floating on the
river which moved toward the
shore.
The bottle was attached to the
string, which was nearly 80 feet
long, and in it was a slip of paper
which bore the message;
-.
81 am at the other end of ::
this string William Mason" ::
Mason when he was revived told
his rescuers he had been in the city
two days. having left the farm of his
parents near Green Bay a short time
ago.
Il came to Milwaukee to get
work" he said, and / have been
in the city for two days walking the
streets and searching for job. l
was without money and was hum
CRY. | was discouraged at most
everything, and come to the conclu-
sion that / was failure, so | thought
! might as we'll end IT an.
But l didn't like to have the
folks at home think | was lost, or
did not want to let them know where
was, so | hit on this scheme, so
that when some fisherman or some
body picked up my body he would
know who | was"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
NEGRO DISSATISFIED
WITH REPUBLICANS
COIOred Speakers Favor
able to Bryan.

Washington, D. c.. August g.
speetaD-At a mass meeting of ne
groes. held last night in Galbraith AT
rican Methodist Episcopal church,
Sixth street northwest, a decided SEN
tment against the election of w. H.
Taft as President was manifested and
Speeches favoring a bolt to the Demo-
cratic party were loudly cheered. De-
mnciation Of Booker T. Washington
also was INDUCED in and also was
loudly applauded. There were more
Than goo persons present.
The meeting followed a meeting of
the executive committee of the Nation
al Negro American Political League
This meeting was held in the after
noon and was attended by a score of
committee members from various
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Ladies' fine black Silk Belts, includ-
ing extra sizes, a grade that we
have been selling for 75c, here
now at each >. :. =. :. =. 49c
Ladies Silyered Belts in white and
colors, pretty buckles, regularly
sold at 81, here in this sale ACC
Ladies' large shell Back Combs in
several new and pretty patterns;
they look as good as most any
25c comb. Here in the Removal
Sale at each :. :. . =. 10c
One hundred twilled Silk Umbrellas
with steel rods and Paragon
frames, ladies' and Mems hand
les, never before known to sell
for less than $1.25, here in the
Removal Sale at each =. =. TIC
-Four thousand yards fine Ribbon at
an average of soc on the dollar.
They are fresh and perfect in
Guiding every staple shade
shown; also black and white.
Some of the widths run up to 200,
worth all the way from 25c to Csc,
here in the Removal Sale at
HALF PRICE, E. >. =. 19c
Lace Curtains, full length and width,
beautiful patterns; they are as
good as you ever saw for $3.50,
here at the Removal Sale per
PAIR =. =. 93c
Ten pieces of Brown Linen, full reg
ular width, good quality, a grade
that usually sells for Csc, here
now at per yard :. :. E. y lie
Ten thousand yards Valenceinne
Laces, the prettiest lot we have
ever shown; edgings and insert
ings to match. They range in
value from SC to 20c-take your
pick of this great lot now at per
yard >. 34c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
MURDERER C0WED BY
SUDDEN DARKNESS

CINCINNATI, O., Aug. 7-(Spe-
ciaD Superstition had much to do
last night with preventing the escape
of a murderer after he had killed
another man during a quarrel in a
house on Taylor street.
Just as Henry Adams had left his
enemy, Grant Royce, lying lifeless in
the hallway and was preparing to es-
cape, all the street lights in the
neighbOrhOOd suddenly were extern
guished because of some trouble at
the electric plant, and the dogs in the
alley set up a mornful and forlorn
bowling Every colored man, woman
and child in the street took cover like
rabbits to their warrens, closed and
barred the doors, and put out the
lights, thinking some terrible calam-
jty was Detailing that part of the
city All this so unnerved Adams
that he remained at the side of his
fallen foe and was an easy capture
for the police, who arrived few min
uteS later
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
YOUNGEST SOLDIER
IN LOST CAUSE
Louisville Man Claims the
Distinction.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 7.-(Special,
Col. John H. Whallen. of Louis
vile, is the youngest Confederate
veteran in the United States. H,
does not make this claim himself, bu
his friends do, and no less an auth
GRITTY than Gen. Basil Duke vouches
for it,
The war ended 43 years ago, anC
Col. Whallen now is only 81 years
old, and yet he saw three years ac.
tive service in the great struggle be.
tween the states. There may be mer
younger than he who fought in the
Confederate army, as a man who en-
listed at the age of Is in the last
year of the war is now only sc
years old, but there is no man of
his age who can point to three years
service as a real soldier.
Col Whallen was II years old when
he enlisted in the Confederate army
He lived in Alexandria, KY. lust
across the river from Cincinnati, and
when some youths of the neighbor-
hood formed party to cast their
fortunes with the South, Whallen,
who was a good-sized boy and of
most adventurous spirit, persuade.
them to accept him. On their first
start they saw fighting, for band
of home guards who had learned
what they were about undertook to
intercept them. There was a sharp
brush and IWhallen shot one man,
wounding him seriously He met
this man after he returned from the
war and they became fast friends.
Whallen and his comrades struck
for central Kentucky and joined the
Fourth Kentucky calvary. Whallen
was assigned to Capt Bart jenkins
company, and from that time on, al
though he was of an age more suit
ed to the nursery than to the camp,
he was soldier and knew real war
His company was chiefly on duty ir
Southwestern Virginia, although it
participated in few big battles, was
in constant 6ghting and skirmishes,
and the work was harder and more
dangerous than that which fell to
armies than enjoyed respites be-
tween combats, and each man had tc
rely more on his individual prowess.
Capt. Bart Jenkins says that Whal-
len was one of his best soldiers, and
Gen. Duke, who frequently met him
during the war, says the same. Capt
Jenkins most thrilling story is of
the time he and Whallen were be-
seiged in a house by bushwhackers.
Jenkins was Ill and Whallen was
hardly large enough to handle q 81 n,
Tut they beat off the band until aid
came.
Whallen served until mustered out
in 1865 when he was just Ia years
old. He located in Louisville, and is
now influential in Democratic poll,
tics in Louisville and in the State,
having a large personal following.
He owns the BuckiL gnam Theater is
treasurer of the Empire Circuit, and
has business interests that make
him one of Louisville's wealthicst
citizens.
His most cherished possession is
cross Of honor that was bestowed on
him by the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy for his services to the lost
cause" when he was between the
ages OF II and IA years, and the
youngest soldier of the Confederacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
Rheumatism Cured in a Day

DR.. Detchons Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures in
/ to days. Its action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious
1t removes at once the cause
and the disease imme-
diately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits 75c and 81. Sold by
Eldridge Drug Co. Sats
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
Here is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back, uni
nary, bladder or kidney trouble, and
want certain, pleasant herb cure
for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's
Australian-Leaf 1t is a safe and
never-failing regulator. At Drug
1ists or by mail SO cents. Sample
package FREE. Address The Mother
Gray Co., Leroy, n. Y. 7-22
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

The man who kneels down to girl
viii generally lose her to some chap
who packs her off while he is getting
up and busting off his trousers.-N
/ Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

''All parties having claims against
the Hub & Comedy Theater Co., are
requested to send them to A. M. Luz
cas-, Jr., Treasurer, P. o. Box 101,
Savannah, Ca, for proper adjust
ment IT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

ana cneerfulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
ofac to- ofta- sc A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

urine scalds the flesh or it, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wettng, depend upon it, the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
rouble is due to diseased condition of the
idneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
rable with kidney and bladder trouble.
nd both need the same great remedy.
fhe mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty Et
cent and one dollar 6s|:::: n,
sizes. You may have y sI::::ss;sE
sample bottle by mail -7=sa9se Es sksIEssas 3
free. also pamphlet tell Home of swamp Root
ing all about it, including many Of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmel
& Co.. Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer'
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
NJ. y, on every bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

And now the legislator" threatens
state tax of 5000 on the near beer
drinkeries. After a bit MuckaIee will
be our only chance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder; cures
Tired, Aching, Sweating, Swollen feet.
Sample sent FREE, also sample of
Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad, a new
invention. Address, Allen o. Olmsted,
Leroy, ~ Y. 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

If Albany will only promise to ex-
tend that invitation until next season,
the Champs will dust off her team
the first thing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Hartman explains that he is try
ing to save the railroads. The
trouble, as a great many people UNI
derstand it, is that he is trying to
save them for Chicago
Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

More cotton bales will be sent to
Americas today, and the jingle of
cotton money will be heard in the
till of the merchants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

An Americas man in North Carolina
recently says the people were amazed
when told there were no cotton mills
in south Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Gas consumers here are a bit sur
prised at having to pay the old 50
rate, when they were promised a re-
duction on August l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Commercial men reaching Ameri-
Gus report a general revival in all
lines of business And the drummer
is the best barometer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

There's hardly anything so good for
peoples health as to have the ordeal
of the vacation season over within
Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

The cotton fields here will soon
echo the hallelujahs of the black
brother and sister, as the feecy is
opening and they will be busy then.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
Sealed Bids For Library.

Sealed bids for the erection of the
Carnegie library building will be re-
ceived by the Building Committee I'M
til A p. m. Aug. 20, on which date the
contract will be placed A certified
check for $3.50 must accompany each
bid, and the contractor will be requir-
ed to give a $4,000 bond for the faith
full performance of his contract. Plans
can be seen at the Office of Crawford
Wheatley, No. 109 Cotton avenue, or
at the Office of the architect, Mr. T. F.
Lockwood, Columbus, Ga. $40
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

One thousand yards 36-inch Cheese
Cloth, worth regularly &c, here in
the Removal Sale at, yard 3%c
Mems Balbriggan Underwear. very
elastic, shirts and drawers to
match. The best lot of underwear
you ever saw for the money, reg
ularly 35c, here now at per gar
ment =. =. =. 21c
Mems Guyot Suspenders in a great
variety of new patterns, perfect
goods, nothing wrong with them.
but the price. Regularly 39c to
5Oc, here now at per pair :. 19c
Ten pieces Linen Lawn, sc inches
wide, regularly worth 39c, here
for the Removal Sale, yard zoe
Mems Fast Black Hose, high spliced
heels and toes, never before
known to sell for less than 15c,
mere. sc
Ladies' Fast Black Hose, high spliced
heels and toes full regular length
Regularly 1212c, sale price =. &c
About one thousand yards Japanese
silks, also waist and dress silks,
worth regularly 69c, here now
at, yard 35c
J. & P. Coats Spool Cotton Six Cord,
known everywhere, here now at
per spool =. =. =. =. &C
Fine striped Sicilian, SO inches wide
and all wool. If this is worth a
cent it is as good as you ever
bought for SOC. Here in the Re-
moVal Sale at yard :. =. =. 35c
Ladies' Embroidered Collars, beauti-
full patterns, worth Regular 25c,
here in Removal Sale at each &c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

er..r That Pins set with beautiful col
o-.l stones, great variety of new
each 90. -. .. a.. =. 25c
patterns. regularly SOC, here at
Ladies. very fine Elastic Ribbed Vests,
-aae neck and shoulders, sizes 4
ta- regularly 121Ac and 15c, here
now SD Removal Sale =. !. &c
ona hundred dozen Black Spool Silk,
said To contain 100 yards each, as
strong as any loo spool silk,
per SPOOL 80. 49,. &c
rfnr White Bed Spreads, Marseilles
ultterus. full regular size, hem
med ready for use, worth $1.25,
each =. 78c
Rows Shirts made of good quality per-
cafe. all sizes from u to IA, the
grade that usually sells for 35c,
here each &C.. e.. e. =. =. 15c
Mems Negligee Shirts made of mad
ras and percales, attached or de-
tached cuffs, regularly sold for
-5c here i'm Removal Sale at 43c.
One hundred dozen Mems All-Lnen
Collars i'm straight, standing and
rundown styles, some are slight
Ir soiled. nothing more serious,
when new the perfect goods, were
worth 1212c, these slightly soiled
ones will be closed out now at
each $500. &C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Fall trade is going to open up UNI
usually early, and already many Am
CIRCUS merchants are in the East,
purchasing fall stocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
Come This Week Sure Don't Miss 1t! Down Go
the Prices on all Summer Goods Below Cost

The hundreds who follow weekly advertised offerings have
pen must De convinced that prices always the
TOR equal quality when cut in half to
at and less cannot fail
Rare values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

When a man is easily bought the
buyer is usually sold.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Americas auto owners prefer the
country roads to some of our city
streets, which are so rough as to rem
der riding most uncomfortable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty. vipor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
OneCent Column
FOR SALE
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Unfurnishe rooms,
1st or End floor. Phone No. 81 or
apply at Lovings stable. 5-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Just little tax added to tax you
pay makes just a little tax more"
might he line substituted in a pop
ular ballad Of the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

FOR RENT-6-room dwelling, close
in. A. j. HAMIL. 5-5t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

PREPARED INSTANTLY. Simply add boil.
ing water, cool and serve. lOc. per package at
all grocers. ~ flavors Refuse all substitutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Friendship is branch of self
Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

The Tiger team again trimmed up
the Albany team here yesterday. In
fact, an Albany team coming here
would feel badly if not beaten.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Complaint comes from every sec
ton of Sumter of deterioration in the
cotton crop. Drought and scalding
is playing havoc with it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
TALES OF THE Town
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up AT
Random.


If Albany will only promise to ex-
tend that invitation until next season
the Champs will dust off her team
the first thing.
An Americas man in North Carolina
recently says the people were amazed
when told there were no cotton mills
in south Georgia
Gas consumers here are bit sur
prised at having to pay the old 50
rate, when they were promised a re-
duction on August l.
More cotton bales will be sent to
Americas today, and the jingle of
cotton money will be heard in the
till of the merchants.
And now the legislator" threatens
state tax of 5000 on the near beer
drinkeries After a bit Muckalee will
be our only chance.
Commercial men reaching Ameri-
Gus report a general revival in all
lines of business. And the drummer
is the best barometer,
Fall trade is going to open up I'M
usually early, and already many Am
CIRCUS merchants are in the East,
purchasing fall stocks.
Just a little tax added to tax you
pay makes just little tax more"
might be line substituted in pop
ular ballad of the day.
Complaint comes from every sec
ton of Sumter of deterioration in the
cotton crop. Drought and scalding
is playing havoc with it.
Solicitor General Hooper, who has
been sleeping beneath heavy blankets
and shifting the ozone of mountain
heights, is at home again.
Nothing further came from Phil
adelphia yesterday regarding the
Americas deal pending there, but it
is supposed To be all right.
True, it's a pity, and pity It's
true" that the recently developed de-
sire of Albany to tackle the Champs
did not manifest itself sooner
The Tiger team again trimmed up
the Albany team here yesterday In
fact an Albany team coming here
would feel badly if not beaten.
Americas auto owners prefer the
country roads to some of our city
streets, which are so rough as to rem
der riding most uncomfortable.
The cotton fields here will soon
echo the hallelujahs of the black
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Solicitor General Hooper, who has
been sleeping beneath heavy blankets
and shifting the ozone of mountain
heights, is at home again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
WANTED

WANTED-Competent white wo-
man, without family, as help in
small family Good wages. Apply
90 Church street 8-t-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

Dy druggists, m tlitY-
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have q
sample bottle by mail
free. also pamnhlet tell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

WANTED-Two rooms furnished
complete, for light housekeeping. J. M.
Austin, Americas Printing Co. 7-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08

WANTED-15 to 20 boarders. APP
ply to Mrs. S. Jones, over POOLS store.
7-1w-pd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-08
TO All Americas
Home Seekers:

/ cordially invite you to call around
and inspect my list of so houses for
sale, "a of which are nice homes, and
ten of this number are among the
very best, incest and most up-tO- date
homes in the city. Situated on the
most prominent streets, close in
and equipped with modern cOnyen-
fences. Prices are right as we will
endeaV0r to convince you. Some of
these homes on easy terms. 80.
Vacant lots for sale on almost ev-
cry street in town.
w. L. ENGLISH,