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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

DR.. Pierce believes that our American for
ests abound In most valuable medicinal roots
fo1 the cuFe~Qf most obstinate and fatal dis
eaSfs, If wesw0>4d properly investigate themi
and liz eSsA6fraat fQn OF this conviction. he
poiresSwit pride~fS the almost marvellous
cures etfectad- by bis Golden Medical-DlS=
covery.n which has nToYeD-1tself 10 be the
most. etllcisn1-S1QmaGh-1 ionic LIVER lnX12QI-
atQC. heart tonic and regulator, and blood
cleanser known to medical science. DyspeD-
Si8, or Indigestion. torpid liver, functional
and even valvular and other affections OF
the heart yield to its curative sction. The
reason Uhy 1t cures these and many other
affections is clearly shown in a little book
Of extracts from the standard medical works
which is mailed free to any address by Dr. E.
V. Pierce, Of Buffalo. N. Y. to all sending
request for the Same.
- -
Not hess marvellous. in the unparalleled
cures 1t is constantly making OF woman's
many pecullaC affections, weaknesses and
Distressing derdngements is DR.. Pierce's
Eavorite\ Prescripti 0f1p> as is amply attested
by thousands of>&DBoIci Ted testimonials con-
tributed by\G9afeful patrerS who have been
cured by Il Of cata rGhal pelyiC drains painflI
periods. Irregularities. prolapsus and Other
dlsplacemen1s- causeI- by weakness ulcer
alton Of uterus and Kindred affections. often
after many other advertised medicines, and
physicians had failed.
Both the above mentioned medicines ara
wholly made up from the glyceric extracts OF
native. medicinal roots. The processes EN-.
ployed in their manufacture We're original
with Dr. Pierce and they are carried ON by
skilled chemists and pharmacists with the
aid of apparatus and appliances specially
designed and built for this purpose. Both
medicines are entirely free from alcohol and
all other harmful habit-fOrming drugs,
full list of their ingredients Is printed On
each bottle wrapper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

Citizens of Americas never listened
to more logical, clean cut and force
full speech than that delivered here
yesterday by Col Cox
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

With more than a thousand people
jammed into the opera house yester-
day, the need of an auditorium for
Americas was aplArent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

While business was not entirely
suspended in Americas yesterday it
is a fact that more politics were talk
ed than were goods sold
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

1t is still an even bet on Sumter as
between Smith and Brown, and not
few dollars are going to change hands
upon the result.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

With 1000 voters registered and
both clubs claiming the county, the
situation in Sumter is interesting, and
growing more SO daily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

When you meet a trouble borrower,
lend him all you have-Chicago
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
TALES. OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN few LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random.

Hammocks, baseball goods, fishing
tackle and tennis goods. Phone 246.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
THE QUOTATIONS
IN AMERICAS
Cotton Market as Reported Daily
by L. G. Council.

Americas, Ca, May Cove quote
the local cotton market dull, as
follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

Politics or some other agency put
the temperature up to the sizzling
point in Americas yesterday, the high
record of 95 again being scored
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

Except Sunday. ttSuhday Only ,..u A,oro,s
setr. For
3 g. Agent, Ame1cu Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

A carload of Florida watermelons
were shipped by Americas yesterday,
and two negro hackmen at the depot
had spasms at the sight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

Veneered virtues often beget solid
Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

The monthly distribution of ducats
will be made by the Seaboard today,
and the forces employed in Americas
rejoice in consequence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Bargain Days As Usual

White silk fans imitation ivory sticks regularly soc here Friday
and Saturday 29c
lace the wav I'D to So here for
Friday and Saturday pr. 99c.
aces and all linen inches WIDE edgings
settings MATCH worth from zoe 35c Friday
urday I'd. Il lie.
Ladies white waists made of lawns lingerie with
beautiful laces and embroderies good so values here Fri
day and Saturday at CSC.
fine babriggan underwear shirts and drawers match all
"a to A. worth soc worth Friday and
urday per garment $50.
Table damaS beaChed white beautiful patterns
vide regularly 75C here Friday and Saturday yd 49C
Ladies ribbed vest beached neck and shoulders regularly
sold for Il 2c here for Friday and Saturday each 13c
Ladies' white pecoats made of muslin trimmed with pretty
Of OrChOn aCe the material alone used in these skirts
would than Soc price for the skirt ready made
Friday and Saturday each SOC
B
Saturday spool 21-2c
aIs wash
he s one Saturday
gbe
only, at Pc
hanik
Friday and Saturday each &C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

There are ,294. 534 bachelors in the
United States. This is enough to-
stagger the most optimistic matrimon-
ial missionary in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
PROFESSIONAL. CARDS
EAysEsIaSs and Surgeons.
DRS. n. e. q r. L. CATO,
Physicians and Surgeons,
DR.. F. B. GREGORY,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
Diseases of Children Specially.

Tenders his professional services
to the citizens of Americas and sur
rounding country. Office over Dod-
sons Pharmacy. Residence phone,
No. BIG. Calls left at Dodson's Phar-
macy will receive prompt attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

A few doses of this remedy will IN
variably cure an ordinary attack of
diarrh9a.
1t can always be depended upon,
even in the more severe attacks of
cramp collie and cholera morbus.
1t is equally successful for summer
diarrhna and cholera infantum in
children, and is the means of saving
the lives of many children each year.
When reduced with water and
sweetened it is pleasant to- take.
Every man of family should keep
this remedy in his home. Buy it now.
PRICE, Csc. LARGE SIZE, soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy'S Cream Balm
; quickly absorbed.

IS quickly abSOFDed.
Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased menu
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
Today Y'st'day
NEW YORK EnrIIREs.

New York, May 20.-Futures closed
steady.
Open Close
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
cATARR RI

Taste and Smell. Full size 50 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail In liquid form, 5 cents
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
.OneCellt Column


FOR RENT-Nice home for rent.
Close in. Apply to Mrs Barney Ball,
Americas Bakery. 3tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

Close connections at Corde'
i1mbus for all points East, and
and all Texas points aud the :
For further information al
W. P. Scruggs, It. p. A., SaVan
nah.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

the heavy for the locals and a good
game is expected
Col. Hooper's Introductory remarks
yesterday were witty and caustic
alike, as to Hoax He is always fully
equally to the occasion
Judge John Ross of Macon, speaks
in Americas tomorrow, and a great
audience will gather to hear this elo-
quent young Georgian
No, Pauline; it was Sherman and
not Little Joe Brown who burned At
lanta in 1865. There, dear, don't let
the Smiths deceive you.
Dozens of farmers came in yester-
day to hear Col. Cox and hear facts in
the campaign. His ~rgument was
indeed a convincing one.
One of the finest speeches of the
campaign in Americas will be that
delivered Saturday afternoon by Judge
John H. Ross, of Macon.
1t is still an even bet on Sumter as
between Smith and Brown, and not a
few dollars are going to change hands
upon the result
Citizens of Americas never listened
to more logical, clean cut and force
full speech than that delivered here
yesterday by Col Cox
While business was not entirely
suspended in Americas yesterday it
is fact that more politics were talk
ed than were goods sold.
With more than thousand people
jammed into the opera house yester-
day, the need of an auditorium for
Americas was aplArent.
With 1000 voters registered and |
both clubs claiming the county, the
situation in Sumter is interesting, and |
growing more so daily.
A carload Of Florida watermelons
were shipped by Americas yesterday,
and two negro hackmen at the depot /
had spasms at the sight.
The monthly distribution of ducats |
will be made by the Seaboard today, |
and the forces employed in Americas
rejoice in consequence.
There are / ,294. 534 bachelors in the
United States This is enough to |
stagger the most optimistic matrimon-
ial missionary in the state.
Politics or some other agency put |
the temperature up to the sizzling |
point in Americas yesterday, the high
record of 95 again being scored.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
Wires Kill Eagles

L. d. Schueizp, chief engineer OF the
Goidticid power line, in n rel oTt r. Gently
made To his company, STATES that IA
many AZ ~ dead eagles and Is crnnea
have been found dead ~ the bnse Of the
compan5's irauinissioU poles ID a single
day.
u birds climb Up into the iueuIators
at the tip Of the nigh towers at dusk 10
keep warm, and Immediately the huge
wings 81 the birds come into contact
with the wires they ore killed, in rCosi
Instances dropping to the grOnnJ. H.
some cases, however, the dead bodies
become wedgcd IN the network oi wire.
md give au immcns" amonnt ~ trouble
to the operating department H. ,hc trans
hitting Of power.
Ae n result, n wire guard liha been
placed around the wirCF, to keep the
eagles away. Tho king Of birds il very
proud md careful Of hia wings aud will
no. make very intimate H~cquainiancr
with the sliarp pointed wire guard.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
Breach Widened

The prospect for a settlement Of the
(ioldtield strike is farther Away than
ever. AT a meeting Saturday afternoon
between the miners committee and Il.
Weber, Lincoln Davis and Tom Lock-
hart, after very little discussion, mn
agreement was reached by which "a scale
OF s4.50 per day was agreel upon, which
is referred tn M the TOnopah scale.
Then We all understand each Otne amt
AS far as We are concerned, We cnp re-
sumo Oh this basis said one 81 the three
rs they arose. Not exactly euid
Mahoncy. lherc are Il few other thing
to be settled Then the uLion man out
lined u plan OF surveillance by which II
federation chcckman would he Stationed
ut each NINE; TINT the walking delegate
would have to be given entry at hit
leisure, etc. Tho leRsers used very nm
seemly language III saying what they
thought Of tile mrners. They are 10
said tn be violent reactiouaries against
any onprOmise with the federation.
General Mnnaie r Mackenzie anil
Chairman Dowlen Of the operators de-
clnre there will never he a com promise
with the Western Federation OF Mncn.
Enter prise.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
MADE HIS HOME A FORTRESS.
Tenant Had Neat Way OF Shutting
Out Undesirable Visitors.

alterations to suit tenant was n
part OF the sign in a PHILADELPHIA
building, telling that a loft over the
store WAS to let. One day lately n
prospective tenant applied and ex.
pressed himself as pleased with the
location arl quarters. as well as the
terms. As 10 alterations he had only
onc thing 10 suggest. namely, that the
stair steps be fixed to the top floor
with a pair Of stout hinges. and cords
be attached so that they might be
raised and lowered, in n way best H..
iustratcd p0rhaps by the attachments
OF a lire escape. Anxious TO get q
tenant and seeing no particular objcc-
ton to this arrangement, the land.
lord complied. His tenant, Il quiet
man. was wont 20 go To his quarters
early in the forenoon aud at once
draw the steps up 10 the ceiling. a
few only OF his many visitors. those.
In fact. who gave Il peculiar whistle,
were accommodated by the lowering
or the steps. The others were ig.
norcd. The landlord. fearful lest some
unlawful transactions might be going
on In his building, called upon the
tenant for AN explanation. oh" was
the reply, my friends have the
whistle. The other fellows arc cred.
itors.' The hinges are still working.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that, in accord
ance with Section 1874 Of the Compiled
laws OF the State Of Ncvada, which reads
es follows:
cit shall be unlawful for the owner Or
ownere, or any person or persons having
in charge any COW, cali, bull, steer.
heiier, horse, gelding, mare, colt, jack,
jenny, mule OF any ueat!oot nuima', or
any humber Of such apimalS, To- permit
or allow them to run at large within the
Ordinrsy limits Of any city or town OF
this state between the hours Of six O'clock
p. m. and seven o'clock u. I'D. Of each
day, during auy period OF the year. Said
ordinary limits shall he defined rs fol.
lows: Within TN Incorporated city or
town, the limits shall be us defined in
said incorporated clause or clauses; and
within Il tow OF city not Incorporated
in this state, the ordinary limits shnn
be defined rs follows: Within such city
or town with fifty III more Inhabitants,
the eaid limits shall he defined rs being
within n radius Of half II mile. radiatIng
from the p stofiice OF sail city or town.
All horses and cattle hereafter found
GU thestreets u! Elko viii be ~empornded,
and unless the costs OF EN- pounding and
all accrued costs, including costs of
feeding aud keeping, shall be paid 10y
the owners. within ten (l0) days from
the date of em%Pounding, said horses and
cattle shhll be sold to pay such costs, in
accordance with Sec. 1877 Of the compiled
Laws Of the State Of Nevada.
l. G. CLARK.
Dated. Feb. "a, 1898. Sheriff.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
Worse Than We Knew

a member Of the New York clearing
house loan comnitte, N regard Ia The
issuo of lonn ccrtiticHtcs, suid:
"Yes, W issued nj one time PRACTICAL,
slOO 900 900 OF certificate. There il no
harm III the fact being known, now that
1t IN all over. But ut the time $40 we re-
resolved not 70 make the amnrr' Ili Lr.
We wcfo fearful Of what effect IT nuuht
hive on,sile. No one tralz q wly,. tho
work of the commit" waa at the hgiyht
OF the panic, Tor we had to bear The btunt
~ the trust company runs as well, and
! want to repent Tint IL was the news.
pnpPra and the ~sayinps bnnka ,boi rrnIlv
enrcd the eiiuatiOD. We wonld no, have
been able to do what VIC did II The news.
rhpcts had not come g. orr ussisiancr
hy their timely AID ~ c]ndeuvoriup fo
hdIny the public fear and mislrust. Ry
requiring due notices Of Withdrawals the
eavings banks ALEC helped 10 HOp the
mad rush to drnw out fund.-
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
COMBINES PREVAIL, AS USUAL

The influence OF the whisky trust, the
glucose trust, the beef packers ron
blDe, the Patent Medicine association
and others whose products ara covered
10y the pure food and drug act has been
too much Tor whnt virtue the admin
istratlon boss There is no doubt
that President Roosevelt favors the law
mud has intended 10 have it enforced,
but to settle the many ve1atious ques.
tons that arise he has relied upon so.
called experts, including the board Of
food and drug nIspec ton, and the to-
many cooks employed seem likely 10
spoil the Lrotb. Tho presiIcnl ia more
interested i'll politics-persoDal politics
and has but little time ia give Ia de-
tails Of the pure 'ooi law. The yarions
combines whose pro ircis are affected
by the law have ncnIly all placed ob.
stacles in the ray ~ its entor cement
and desire tile Law modified 10 The ir
inter Get.
Fol lusiau r, The wli.ty question was
first taken vi by 4 .elcct council in the
department ~ agriculture, wns then
discussed at II cabiDe, meeting md
~pondered by the PRECEDENT, wtp the
passed upon 10y tile attorney general,
went back to the department ~ agricul-
turc, and has lately been through the
internal revenue bur,Iu and tie at
torney generals oil % pucc more. The
~benzoate oi soda question wac pra, or
fully considered 10y the board ~ foot
aud drug inspection aud The decision
was ratified by the secretary Of avricul.
'ure and two other cabinet officers
Ihon 1t was taken NJ 10y The secretary
0f agriculture again and was by him
referred once more to the board.
then passed to the prrtileD,, who
called the board into consultation, and
TINT If its stntua at present. The corn
eirup question 10 in very much tho suine
position aud the sulphur issue, although
not quite so 'nr advanced, is not yer >
differently situated. Mean While, nj.
though many suite for violation Of the
Law have been recommended 10 the do.
partment OF justice by ,he department,
Of agriculture, but few have been
brought. Tho question il therefore being
asked how far President Rposey Welt IN.
tcude 10 have the law enforced. For a
good while the president has been regard.
ed as The maipstay Of the law md he has
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
PROTECTION DOES
NOT PROTECT

That the 60 called protective tariff ls
not a producer Of prosperity has been
forced or tho attention OF the most
ardent standpatters ~ the present pro-
longed panic. The Sc vernl glass indus
tries, especially the window glass trust,
are very highly protected by the tariff
yet according to the National Glass
Budget, ajourral devoted to glaas and
tariff protection, many Of tLo.e indus
tries a-e in a bankrupt condition and
their workmen in a end plight. The
National Glass company is in the Ii ,ude
OF a receiver and Sc veral OF the nine
constit uents companies are unable to
meet their obligations. @Ihe witch's
cauldron in Macbeth" Gays tue Budget,
isn't II patch compared to the window
glass he'll kettle that has been boiling
for the past few months" The same au-
thority Gays the bottle mar uiacturers
have curtailed production to about one
half the normal capacity OF their plants.
IL from 40 to los per cent. OF tariff pro-
lection does not protect these glass
trusts aud man u~fac,urers from bank
ruptcy or depression, is not the evidence
oysrghelminR that protection does not
protect either the trusts Or the work.
ing men, and yet n republican congress
ra-emIe y refusing 20 rt:ise The tariff
Exchange
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
QUEER NAMES USED IN CHINA.
Much the Same Idea as That Of the
North American Indian.

Chinese" said tho law student.
give our children queer names. Our
girls. for instance are not called
Mabel. Jenny or Matilda. but Cloudy
Moon. Celestial Happiness. Spring
Peach or Caskct of Perfumes. Our
boys get less delicious names. Boys
are made for work and wisdom, rather
than for dancing and pleasure. and
thei names show this. as Practical
Industry, Ancestral knowledge. Com.
pletc Virtue. Ancestral P.cty. Discreet
Nalor. To our slaves we give still an.
other set Of names. Yes. those dear,
pathetic little slaves OF ours. some
girls. some boys. who do n hundred
various little tasks about tho house.
ines" iowly creatures have names like
Not For Me. Joy to Serve. Your Hap.
pincss and Humble Devotion"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28

lho rcadcFs ~ this paper will be
pleased 10 learn time there lg at least
u dreaded discHsc that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages, and
that is CRtarrh. HALLS CatHrrh Cure rs
the only positive cure known tn the
medical fraternity. C.tHrrlI being "a
constitutional disease, requires u con.
stitutiOnal treatment. Halls CHinrrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surface Of
the system. thereby destroy ing the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the
patient strength 10y building up the con.
stitution and insisting nature H. doing
its work. Tho prOprictors have go much
faith III It's curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars Tor my case
That il failstO cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY ii CO, Toledo, D.
Sold by druggists. ~ ccnis.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28
Wants Better Roads
EDITOR INDEPENDENTS
Elko' Nevada,

Elko' Nevada,
Feb. 2l, 1908.
EDITOR INDEPENDENTS
l was very much surprised TO sec Mr..
Cranes letter in your iGsue OF Feb. 9Th.
MIR. Crane seems to think that ! blame
him for the present condition OF the
roads, but such is not the case. M | be-
lieve orr Dad supervisor Ia be MI honest
and conscientious worker. | agree with
him rs IN his beng handicapped but hot
IN come OF the ways be mentions, as l
consider the soil and general lny Of the
country ideal for the building OF good
and permanent roads.
/ have not lived in Eiko county IA
long as Mr.. Crane, but | have lived here
loDS enough 10 become lax payer; and
] have been over a good many Of the
roads both north and south Of the rail.
road, and havo never yet scen a piece Of
permanent road any pince in the county.
But perhaps my Iden Of Il e ornament
road differs from other peoples. am
not n road expert but one doesn't ha We
TO be Nh expert to tell a COOL road from
a bad one, and cOIOmon Gensc teaches us
that MS long az the rondbed liz nIso used
HI a watercourse 1t viii be imp ssible to
have anything like passnble roade.
Neither do | blame tho county con,
tnssioDers for present conditions. BE-
Ileve u commissioners To be Bn able
sol OF men and willing to do whatever in
in their power to satisfy the demands oi
the citizens Of the county.
believe 10 The people really wanted
good roads and soulG show the ,ommis-
e~ipDers That they really wanted them,
that they would grant their request, but
1t SCENE that tho people think TINT whit
wns good enough 10 or 60 years ago IL
good enough nov. But they should re-.
alize that we are living IN 1908, md be.
cause The curly settlers were handle 10
ped, they should try and remove some
Of the weight for tie generations that
lako their place.. I would .uggest TIM,
the people Of thu county stop and think
Of this road problem. Think OF the
eaviDR on horses, wagons, harness and
tine that good roads would mako and I
think they will very readily geo tina, a
good road Ia really n pay n in vestmcn,.
Thinking you again for your kind in.
diligence, ] am
Respectfully you're,
SUBSCRIBER.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-28

at times taken some unquestiopa ably pos
tive steps in support Of it. His recent
action in appointing still another board
OF scientists to pass upon some mooted
questions will, Of course, operate rs Il
postponement and will 70 some extent
weaken the present efficient board Of
food and drug inspection by showing
that the administration has not full faith
in it's rulings.
IL Is evidect that at least some OF the
administration and other lesser officials
are either not competent or else are
trying to favor the intcrcs,s affected.
The delay in enforcing the law sgainst
those who disregard it is very unfair to
those who are honestly trying to obey
the law, for III mos' cnscs the pure pre-
%parations are not US entic,uR to look at
rs those which are adulterated. Mean
while the health o: the people. espe tally
the sickly and the children, is Injured
by the delay in enforcing the law, while
"A republican nd administration is play ing
politics for the perpetua.icn 81 IFS
power.-Exchauge.