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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
ATLANTA AND MACON HOUSES
ARE KLAW & ERLANGER'S.
Contract For Fifteen Years Given by
Deceive.

Atlanta, Sept 1S.-Another bolt was
inserted in the open door" of the
South when L. Deceive of Atlanta,
owner of the Grand theater, arranged
his affairs so that his theaters can
not be entered by other than syndi-
cate attractions except by the use of
dynamite.
The contract of fifteen years stand
ing bewteen Deceive and Klaw & Err
LANCER for the representation of the
formers theater was renewed for a
similar term, with stipulations that
bind the contracting parties together
more firmly than at any tune since
the formation of the syndicate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
BISHOP WARD Is WORSE:
LITTLE HOPES OF RECOVERY

Atlanta, Ca, Sept 18.-Further re-
ports yesterday from Toxic state that
Bishop Ward is worse and little hope
of his recovery in entertained. Bish-
op Ward, who went from Houston,
Tex, sailed from San Francisco for
the Orient late in July to make his
regular inspection tour of the mis-
sion work of his church. He is 81
years of age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
TO HAVE HOSPITAL
FOR GREAT WHITE PLAGUE.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 1S.-A municipal
hospital for the treatment of tubercu-
losis may be located on the Lakewood
park property, which is owned by the
city. Council will be asked to set
aside thirty-seven acres at the park
for the hospital. The physicians OF
Atlanta are behind the movement II
is planned to have the hospital ready
for the reception of patients early in
the spring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
HALEY'S HUGE COMET
AT LAST IN SIGHT.
Professors in Chicago Locate Fiery
Monster.

AV1tSSOIS III OHICdSV AOCute GlCIy
Monster.
Chicago, Sept. 1S.-For the first
time in seventy-four years Haley's
comet has been observed with the
naked eye. The observation was made
by S. w. Burnham of the Yerkes OBJ
servatory at Lake Geneva on Thurs
day night. Two Photographic mega
tives were secured.
The announcement of Prof. Buri-
hams exploit was made by Prof. Ed
win B. Frost.
Prof. Burnham was the first in
America to see the comet with the
naked eye, aided by telescope said
Prof. Frost. I'VE said nothing about
seeing the visitor, even though our
Photographic plates showed it, be-
cause it was probably obscured by a
small star and we could not be GER
tain
Thursday morning about 3 o'clock
Prof. Burnham again saw the comHf
and again the camera picked up the
comet. This time there could be no
mistake"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
EXCURSION RATES TO NEW YORK
Via
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
Account HudsOn-FultOn Celebration,
Sept. %, Oct. III, 1909.

1896 round trip via Savannah and
steamer, meals and berth while at
sea included. Tickets on sale for
steamers sailing from Savannah to
New York Sept. 81, %, %, % and Both;
limited to leave, New York returning
ROT later than October Y, 1892
1920 round trip, all rail. Tickets
on sale September 20 to Both, inclu-
siye, limited to leave New York re-
turning not later than midnight OF
October 10, 1909.
For reservations and full informa-
ton call on j. e. Hightower, Agent,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Better Than Spanking

Spanking does not cure children
bedwetting. There is a constitutions
al cause for this trouble F~Nazg- NJ.
Summers, Box w. Notre Dame, - -
will send free to any mother her sues
cessful home treatment, with full
instructions. Send no money, but
write today if your children trouble
you in this way. Don't blame the child
the chances are it can't help it. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficult
ties by day or night.
Notre Dame, Ind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
REGAL SHOES.

The first installment of our fall order for
these famous shoes have just arrived and we
cordially invite every man in Americas and all
the surrounding country to call and inspect them.
Remember these are the best known shoes in the
United States and every pair sold with guaran-
tee and the prices are $3.50, $500 and SIS pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
GIRL FIRES ON NEGRO
WHO ENTERS WINDOW

Tallulah, Ala, Sept. 1S.-A plucky
young woman operator on the tele-
phone exchange here last night seiz-
ed a revolver and fired on negro
who climbed into her room window
The shots put the negro to flight and
summoned aid, but the intruder has
not been captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
GET REDUCED RATE
TO REUNION AT ATHENS,

Commander H. T. Davenport of
Camp Sumter, 642, U. c. ", has been
advised that veterans attending the
state reunion U. c. v at Athens will
be allowed rate of one cent per
mile travelled, plus 25 cents. A score
of veterans will go from Americas to
the reunion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
A CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend to our good
friends in Americas sincere and hear
felt thanks for the many acts of kind
ness shown Mrs. S. A jennings, wife
and mother, during her late illness.
Such manifestations of esteem will
never be forgotten. Respectfully,
S. A. JENNINGS.
b. o. JENNINGS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
American Lady COrsets.

That long delayed shipment of corsets are
expected Tuesday and we will be glad for you
who have been waiting and those who have not
to come at once and select for yourself the mod
ell desired. This corset department of ours is one
of the greatest and most successful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
DUNCAN MERCANTILE GO.
jackson Street

1t is only when we try to follow
exactly the instructions of Fulton
that we get too much speed out of
boat; the new Clermont is the first
steamboat ever built that went so fast
it had to be remodeled to take out the
speed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
DETECTIVES SEARCH FOR
MISSING ATLANTA MAN.

Atlanta, Sept. 1S.-Detectives have
been detailed to investigate the dis
appearance of Edwin McDavid, who
has not been>seen since Wednesday
when he drew hfs>> salary from the
Georgia Railway andN Electric Com
pany. His father, John " McDavid,
expresses the fear that he fshsn been
foully dealt with.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
One Piece Suits

We are showing grand collection of
one piece suits in various styles cloths, and
there seems to be a popular growing demand
for them Lots of novelties among them
which we will be glad tor you to see and
you will find the line altogether attractive,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
SKIRTS.

Skirts are here for Women and Misses all
sizes, all prices, all colors. We have some extra
ordinary values in skirts for $500, and at 5.98,
$6 SO, $3.50, $1,000 and $3.50 we show I'M
matchable merchandise.
Large sizes for large women are well repre-
sented here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
LADIES' WAISTS.

Are here for your inspection in Plain Linen
Tailored Garments, Plain Linene, Fancy Lin
gerie, Plain and Fancy Madras, Silk Taffetas,
Messalines, Net Fancies, etc, etc. Immense in
variety of styles and prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

50-inch French Broadcloth in black
and all the leading shades Positively
the best Broadcloth shown in Ameri-
Gus for the money, others get $125,
our price Monday, yard e. :. =. CSC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

38-inch Cravenettes in mixed brown,
gray and green, suitable for children's
school suits and skirts Very special,
here Monday at, yard ..49c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Misses and Children's Suits.

We have made extraordinary preparations
for the little as well as the big girls begin
the suits at age 10 years and run them right
along up to age 20. The suits begin in price at
the lowest and are in many different grades and
all the popular colors. Bring your little girls here
for fitting up right
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
DUNCAN'S
STORE
QUICK SELLING PRICES FOR NEW
FALL DRESS GOODS.
ALL NEW PRICES FOR MONDAYS
SELLING.

44-inch French Serge, silk warp,
black, navy, garnet and brown, Great
est Serge" value in Americas, regular
ly $l.25; here for Monday, at yard soc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Rugs and Art Squares.

We are looking for our first shipment of
rugs and art squares this week, the early part.
A number of customers have been waiting and
we will be glad to have them call and inspect
what we have. Prices marked very reasonable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Ladies' Underwear.

We place on sale this week several extra
ordinary values in New Corset Covers for Csc,
35c, SOC, 75c, $1.OO. We will be glad for you to
ask specially to see these numbers as they sur
pass any we ever had.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Silk and Wooden Dress Goods.

Some of the choicest fabrics we have ever
shown are now on display in this department.
We have the greatest line wooden dress goods for
SOC we have ever shown, both in variety of styles
and excellence in value Plain effects are mostly
in demand in the different grades.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Americas streets-all of them
bore the aspect of a circus crowd yes
terday, only the people came to buy
rather than to look.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Mr.. S. A. Jennings, for many years a
citizen, leaves today for Spartanburg,
s. c., with his son, Mr.. b. 0. Jennings,
and will reside there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

36-inch fancy Plaid and Striped
Suitings in beautiful new patterns,
regular SOC grades, here for Monday,
at yard -. =. +. :. . Csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

50-inch Ladies Cloth in all the lead
ing shades, including mixed grays and
browns. They sell regularly for soc,
her for Monday, at yard -. SEC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
MattingS Reduced.

We want to clear out every roll of mating
in stock and will make some very attractive
reductions to any one wanting them. The styles
as well as qualities are all good and they are all
staple designs that cannot fail to please you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
NOTICE.

l have bought Ely's barber shop, on
corner next door to Davenport's drug
store, Lamar street. Give me trial;
if not satisfied, will refund your
money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Supt. Collum promises several sub
stantial changes for the better at
the Agricultural College, of which
mention will be made shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

A careful perusal of this column
and others-reveals no mention of
the hidious and disfguring back hair
mania What's the use?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

44-inch Storm Serge, extra heavy
weight, black and colors; will match
any 81 grade shown in Americas, here
for Monday, at yard 49,. 80. =. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
WORLD RECORD is BROKEN
ON TRACK AT LEXINGTON.

Lexington, KY, Sept 1S.-The
worlds trotting record for yearlings
was broken at the Colorod Fair here
yesterday by Miss Stokes, who made
the mile in 2:19 Ia. The former rec
ord of 1923 was held by Ethel. Miss
Stokes is by Peter the Great and is
owned by w. Ed Stokes of the Patch
EN- Wilkes farm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Dominoes and cards still have the
right-of-way in Americas society over
the Poor Kitty idiocy That social
game proved the limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

5O-inch Panama, black only, all
wool, extra fine quality, regularly 81,
here for Monday, special, at yard S9c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Hon. Tom Fielder appeared for the
state and Hons. J. H. Hall and Curtis
Nottingham for the defendant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

52-inch Batiste, black, white and col
ors; elsewhere 81, here, very special,
for Monday only, at yard -. =. 69c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

46-inch Sicilian, fine lustre, black
and colors, never before offered for
less than 75c, here for Monday, at
yard >. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

At the same time Deceive incloses a
similar contract for his theater in
Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Silk and wool Auto Coats, Rain Coats. Serge
Coats, Broad-cloth Coats Unfinished Worsted
Coats Child:ens Coats, Silk and Cotton Petit
coats--in greatest profusion of styles and vari-
cites.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

45-inch Black Nuns Yelling, beaut-
tiful finish; others ask 81 to 1925 for
this grade, here for Monday at I'd. soc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Windsor Webb, one Of Americas
brightest young men, goes to Mercer
UNIVERSITY tomorrow, where he will
pursue a course in pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Cotton Fabrics.

We opened on Friday last some excellent
styles in Ginghams, Percales, and other cotton
frbrics for which there is an early demand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
Ladies' Suits

Excellent all wool worsted tailored suits,
made up in the latest styles, 45-inch coats,
pleated Skirts satin Innings The cloths are
self stripes in navies, blacks, green's, wister-
ias wines, rose and all the most wanted
shades, all sizes up to "A $500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Glenn Curtiss is travelling light in
the air. He took the notorious Ital-
ian poet with him from Brescia's
fields. Poets, take notice
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Break off the western limits of the
city at Muckalee creek. The county
can handle that hill proposition be-
yond better than the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

We have the greatest showing in higher
priced suits that was ever made in Ameri-
GUS They range right along $3.50, $29.75
$3.50, $35 and upwards to $50, and it mat
tiers not what style OF color, Or size, we be-
lieve you will be able to be suited right
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Cotton sold in Americas yesterday
within fraction of II IL cents, and
probably 100000 of cotton money was
thus, circulated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Messrs w. c. Gilgore and viii Nc
Math engaged in a little fisticuff near
the postoftice yesterday, resulting in a
few scratches only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Covered buttons, all colors. Jet but
tons, all sizes. Jet trimmings, all
widths.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Americas playgoers will have a
treat in the coming of the Jeffersons
on Sept. 10Th. No other event of the
season will surpass it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

The city schools resume tomorrow
and with a record attendance evidenc-
ing no indication of race suicide in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Colorado is having freezing weather
just at present. Wonder ii Taft will :
create circle of genial warmth?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

The front of the courthouse was fes-
TONED yesterday with cotton stalks
brought from the farms of the court
house contingent-nit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

The session of city court opening
tomorrow will be a busy one, and the
number added to the changing will
be amazing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19
TALES OF THE Town
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random.

Picture frames made to order. Large
stock of new pattern mouldings tt
select from.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

A move will be made this week in
the erection -tt1ire~new $4,000 pub
lie school building, or at least the
plans will be prepared.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Americas warehouses received 965
of those $65 cotton bales yesterday,
and it is a safe assertion that 900 of
them were sold at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

The clang of the school bell tomor-
row morning will strike terror to the
heart of the small boy Our heartfelt
sympathy is his.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

BrOadcloth suits, beautifully made, well
lined, excellent grade, most desirable suit
all the popular colors and sizes $500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

The most beautiful collection of suits of
all styles all cloths, plain and trimmed, ev-
erything imaginable, all sizes, all colors, I'M
rasatchable in every way at $500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

The greatest line of worsted diagonals,
stripes, plains, fancy weaveS of all kinds, in
greatest profusiOn of styles . $1,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

Handsome wool worSted, stripes and
plains, andthe popular shades and styles, ex-
Celent values for $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-09-19

and CHILDREN ALL AGES, ALL SIZES, all grades ALL
values for your money are here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-20
BOx.I PARIS TONIGHT
Jeanette and McVey Fight
for Championship.

Paris, Feb. 20.-sam Mcvey will de-
fend his title as champion pugilist of
France against Joe Jeanette in a
twenty round bout here tonight. The
two colored fighters from America are
by all odds the best pugilists in France
at the present time and their battle
will be the biggest thing in the glove
way ever put on here. McVey has
whipped everybody put against him for
long while. Jeanette is the first
man matched with him in France who
looks to have an even chance to win.
The distance, twenty rounds. ought to
furnish a decisive winner and the en-
thusiasts here are Betting literally on
the contest, with McVey a slight fav-
orite because of his many victories in
this country.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-20
NOW WATCH ABLY"
SHOOT OFF MOUTH
British Featherweight Beats
U. S. Title Holder in
Each of 10 Rounds.
BATTLE IS A FURIOUS ONE
Shrewest Fighters in World Exhaust
Every Trick to Gain Popu-
lar Verdict.

New York, Feb. 2O.-Abe Attell,
Americas little feather weight cham
pion, found his master last night in
the shifty Jem Driscoll of England. The
elusive Britisher treated Attell to the
same dose he has been handing out to
all the lesser lights, except for the
fact that he fought a more careful bat
tie and his margin was not so great
In no round did Attell stand out,
while half dozen periods were 50
clearly in favor of Driscon through
clean hitting and general effectiveness
that Abe's most ardent admirers We're
calling loudly for a draw at the end
Once AttelI went sprawling to his
knees and again he crashed into the
ropes through the force of his own
misdirected blows, Driscou making
quick sidesteps out of danger No one
has before this time made Atten APP
pear foolish in the ring and Driscolrs
feat makes him outstandingly the best
boxer that has been seen here, and
probably the best in the world.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-20
BIG EIGHT VOTES FOR
7 FOOTBALL GAMES
Sanction of Governing Body
Means Long Schedule
for Maroons.

The conference colleges have placed
the stamp of their approval upon the
seven game football schedule. Profess
sor T. F. Moran of Purdue, president
of the conference, yesterday notified
Coach A. A. Stage of Chicago that the
schools had voted Ia the affirmative in
answer to the Midway boards request
for vote.
The result secures seven games for
Maroons next fall Coach Stage an
nounced that Chicago university would
meet Indiana, Purdue and Northwest
ern next fall in addition to Cornell,
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
The vote is fine boost for the game
in the west. None of the schools is
expected to object to seven games in
the future, while many of the rooters
believe that more than seven will be
played in 1910.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-20
JOHNSON COMING
TO MEET KETCHEL
Willus Britt Declares COT
froth Is After Battle Be-
tween Two Champs.

That the next battle for the heavy
weight championship of the world will
be between Jack Johnson and Stanley
Ketchel was the announcement made
yesterday by Willus Britt, manager of
the middle-wei ght champion. on his ar
rival in Chicago. Britt was in the city
en- route to Grand Rapids where he
will take him east to fight Jack O'Brien
six rounds at Philadelphia
johnson and his manager, Sam
Fitzpatrick, have been sent transpor-
tation to America by Jim Coffroth, the
promoter Of the club at Colma, Cal,
said Britt. They are coming to talk
over the Ketchel match with Coffroth
and will get the champion to sign ar
ticles for a fight with Ketchel. In
fact that is what they are coming to
America for The match really is
clinched except for the getting to-
gether on terms and I don't think it
will be hard to line up Johnson"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-20
LEWIS Wins ITS GAME
Especial to THE TINES

East Chicago, Ind, Feb. 20. = The
Lewis basket ball team won their game
last night, defeating the Chicago
Heights-or Bloom township - (Ill.)
high school team by a score of SIS to 16.
without Jackson of Gary, who played
with the local team, the game would
have been a failure, he scoring II of
the Lewis teams points. Elliott, for
ward for the Chicago Heights team,
must be accredited with II points out
of their 16. while Karash a substi-
tute player, scored two excellent field
goals in the second half.
The game was one of persistent foul
ing on both sides, and Referee Heintz
let very few pass uncalled. East Chi
cago, Notwithstanding the fact that the
game was played on their own floor,
fouled much more than the visitors, but
had the Illinois boys clearly outclassed
in point of goal throwing, both from
field and the 15-foot line. The attend
ance at the rink was rather small ow-
ing to the game not being sufficiently
advertised, but the Illinois team were
greatly pleased with the treatment ac-
corded them.
The lineup was as follows.
E. Chicago. Chgo. Heights.
HascaH. .......C....... Beeler
Jackson. .......R. F. ..........E Elliott
Douglas. ......L F........ Reinwald
McShane. 1900. r. G.. .Berolzheimer
Mcintosh. G.....-...-.M Mccoy
Field goals-Hascall ?; Jackson. 6;
Douglas, 2; Mcshane, 8; Mcintosh, /;
Karash, 2; Elliott, ?. Free throws
jackson. Z; Elliott, S. Fouls-East
Chicago. 10; Chicago Heights, 10. Of
fcials-Heintz, Bean. Time of halves
30 minutes.