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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
THE WITCHES TREE.
superstitions Regarding the influence
Of the Elder.

superstitions Regarding the Influence
Of the Elder.
Country people speak Of the elder
tree as "se witches tree" and planted
1t near farm buildings and diaries to
keep of witches. They also say that
the roots should never come near a
well. still less grow into 1t, or the wa
ter will be spoiled. Evelyn's opiiN,n
was also unfavorable. The diarist
says: II do by no means commend the
scent Of 1t, which is very noxlous to
the air.
I'VE learn from Biesius that a GER
tain house in Spain, seated among
many elder trees. diseased and killed
nearly all Its inhabitants, which, when
ut last they were grubbed up became
a very healthy and wholesome place"
Cattle scarcely touch the elder. and
the mole is driven away by the scent.
Carriers often placed branches on their
horses heads to keep or flies. Moth
ing Will grow well In the company Of
the elder, and when 1t has been re-
moved and all its roots carefully grub
bed up 1t is some few years before
the ground becomes perfectly sweet
and good for anything.
The berries. besides feeding the
birds, make excellent country wine.
delicious with soda water In summer
or taken hot In winter. The wood is
particularly good for skewers. and a
curious red fungus grows ON elder
stumps. A species of elder in the
Tyrol is covered with beautiful scarlet
berries.-Selborne's Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
Eve For ausineaa.

white-Why are you so anxious to
lend that friend a dollar whenever he
asks IL? He only spends his money In
drinks and cigars. Black-oh. he al
ways pays II back. White-But there
must be some other reason for your
ready generosity. Blackwell. there
Is. He always spends half the money
on me.-Judge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
Not Guilty.

"Young min." said the serious per-
son. don't YOU realize that the love of
money Is the root OF all evil?"
WELL" answered the spendthrift.
you don't e me hanging on TO mon
ey as II loved 1t. do you?"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
She Know.

How stupid you are. Lolaw ex-
exclaimed her mother. 81 don't be-
lieve you know the difference between
fried oyster and whale"
eyes, l do. mamma" replied the lit
tie miss. Zone is cooked and the 9TH
err sn't."-Chicago News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
Rap;d Transit Returns,

"I wouldn't be guilty OF doing ia
vor for a man and then In day or
two asking him to do one for me-"
mo. nor I. I'D ask him right
straight of, before his gratitude got a
chance to cool."-Exchange.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

"Don't court trouble"
"No; courl girl and the rest win
take care OF itself"-Boston Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

For Sale: so. 900 Stone tomato plants
at so cts. per thousand. w. Jarman.
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

Some especially low prices on white
goods this week and next. Our reduced
prices always mean money saving
Smith, Moore 4 HargIs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

Never mind who was your grand
father. Who are you?-Proverb.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
We will
help you.

II you are living in rented house
you. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home aud have made plans to
that end. There is no need to delay the
matter. when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready to help
Won, ana wnen you realize that the
money you have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you, then You will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Gall and see w. d. Oordry. Jr.. Sec
rotary Of the Association aud he will
explain how you can get the money to
build you u house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION L. HARGIS,
President,
w. ID. CORDDRY, Jr.
Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
School Trustees.

The Worcester County School Board
has appointed the following persons to
serve as trustees Of the public schools
of Worcester County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

Really wouldn't pay sit down and duplicate the
skifu though be!
They Of linen and silky baste in white and dainty pink light
hello other
and high lace collars while others plain tailored and trimmed
in accordance with the styles of the waist.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

/. Isaac Holland. Isaac Mumford,
George Collins. 2. George w. Whaley,
Peter Duncan, Peter A. Dale.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

l. Samuel Duncan, Henry Taylor,
James Hudson. 2. VIM. Costen, Levin
Truitt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
$3.50 Coat Suits Of Repp, $500

white blue heloope with emed single breasted
inches long acey trimmed with of peats
shaped collar double breasted back.
Skirts full flare gored model with each broad
strap of self material.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26

/. William Parsons, James Dryden,
I. j. Dickerson. 2. James E. Dickerson,
William Hales, Elijah Perdue. 3. John
Truitt, r. N. Stage. Elmer Godfrey.
4. Samuel E. Shockley, Peter j. Jones.
William Clayville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16
Mitcheline Bed
Spreads at soc

Genuine Mitcheline Bed
Spreads, guaranteed fast col
ors. worth regularly Q0O
$l.S0, Clean-Out Sale. O0C
Battenberg Scarfs at soc
36-inch table squares and
1884 Battenberg Scarfs, to
match, worth regularly up
to $500, Clean-Out Q00
Sale ...... .... WV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

Women and CildrenS Muslin Underwear atSacrifce Prices
ChiIdrens Gowns soc
Chdrens soft finished muslin gowns all sizes worth soc QQ
and 49, Clean Out Sale price O0N
Women's SOC Trimmed Drawers at 25c
Womens fine lace and embroidery trimmed drawers full size 05n
worth SOc CearOu Sale price LOU
Covers 15c
Splendid Corset Covers nicely trimmed in lace and embroidery re
worth &c., Cean-Ou Sale Price AON
SOC and 75c Underwear at 25c
Gowns, Chemise well made, worth 0EO
&c. Sale Price LOU
SIPS Underwear at 45c
Skirts Gowns beautiful garments and Axe
nicely trimmed, worth up $125 CleanOu Sale price TOS
$500 Underwear at soc
Gowns beautifully trimmed and full Q0O
Sale Price OCN
Childrens Drawers at &c
Chidrens Muslin Drawers all sizes; Clean-Out Sale o.
SIOO Linen Sheeting 45c
212 wide Linen Sheeing fine smooth quality and the
sells under $780, made special contract for
hundred pieces of this sheetng and tomorrow Axe
will be sold the fON
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

Sun Bleached White
Goods in the Clean
Out Sale
Csc Madras at IL 1-2c
Several thousand yards of
imported mercerized white
madras, real sun bleached
and dozens of the best de-
signs to choose from, regu-
larly selling at 25c, 171-0c
Clean-Out Sale. 1-AN
Zoe India Linon at 7 1-c
40-inch White India Linon,
very sheer and fine, worth
zoe a e yard p, Clean Z lie
Csc Persian Lawn at l5c
40-inch, very sheer white
Persian Lawn, positively
worth 2Sc; Clean Ike
Out Sale the yard. =. AOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
COMPANY TO NAME
NEW OFFICERS SOON.
In Reorganization of Sea-
board Railway.

Baltimore, Nov. 4.-The committee
of directors of the Seaboard Air Line
Railway appointed at the last meet
ing of the board 10 recommend of
ficers to serve under the reorganizl-
tion held preliminary meeting 4
New York today 10 discuss the acoye
Of the committee and otherwise ar
range for the work eatrusted 10 Il
The names of the committee members
have not yet been made public.
1t is understood in financial circles
in Baltimore and New York that the
offices to be filled include in addition
to president and one or more vice
presidents, chairman of the execu-
tive committee, though the recommen-
dations of the committee will go far
III determining the number of offices
to be created and the authority of the
incumbents. Y,
Belief prevails in some quarters
that the recommendation of the COM
mittee will be ready for submission 10
the board at its meeting one week
from today, which also is the date for
the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers, though the desire of the COM
mittee to thoroughly canvass the sit
uation with the view of recommending
men who will be satisfactory to all
interests, may delay the report
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
TURN COMES IN PRICES
THE KING IN RETREAT
Cotton Drops aHalf Penny
Yesterday.
From Highest to Lowest
Point i'm Ten Days 1t
Fell With a Swoop.

King Cotton fell from his airship
yesterday and in the tumble sustain
ed a fracture that will require several
days to heal, 1t was the first pune
ture the hoary monarch has sustained
this season, and while in bad shape at
the close Of business yesterday it is
hoped the Injury will not be perma-
nent, or even of very long duration.
A whole half cent was knocked off
the price of the fieecy in the sudden
drop yesterday.
And while 1t is not known whether
Taft or the hook worm Is responsible
for the bad break in the market, 1t is
there, nevertheless.
The break came as distinct shock
to the Americus plungers who, led on
by the daily advance in cotton values
for two weeks past, were of the i'm
preston that the market was going
straight ahead to 20 cents on high
gear without stopping.
But what goes up, must come
down" eventually. And the cotton
market came down, probably drown
ing some of the little fellows swim
ming in deep water,
And even the fellows who had sold
contracts" at 10 cents couldn't see
anything amusing in the situation
hose who had paid up.
From 1901, the closing price of jan
uary cotton the day before, that posi-
tion closed yesterday at 14.53-or a
loss of nearly so points-a half ceut.
The Americus market was in nowise
affected by the slump yesterday, Is
there is practically no Gotten offering
here at present and buyers are by no
means aggressive.
There are probably 800 or 800 bales
in Americus warehouses, but it is be-
ing held tenaciously.
Americus cotton men do not think
the decline yesterday-really the first
bad break of the season-will be per-
Another bureau report Is due
Monday next and this may serve 20
restore values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

her people have declared, in thunder
tones, that one man is as good as an
other so long as he acts righteously,
that the owner of one species of
property shall have the same protec-
ton in his investment as shall the
owner of any other species of prop
erty, so long as the investment is
legitimate one. They have decreed
that capital shall have its just inforce.
ment and labor its just wage They
will enforce that decree infiexibly.
They have declared that this state
is an arena wherein fair play, pro-
priety and practical consideration for
mutual right can always find equality
of opportunity and protection while
they owe, and must fulfil, equality of
obligations.
It may be asserted that l am an op-
timist, and that optimism is too often
unreasoning; but my perceptions Of
the people of Georgia based upon a
lifetime of experience among them,
has fixed the judgment Of their ster-
ling qualities which 1 have just enun-
ciated; and if any person in my hear,
ing shall demand the reason FOR my
optimism for material Georgia will
point him to 15-cent cotton, to 5S-cent
turpentine, to advancing selling prices
for all things Georgia is producing.
Such, Mr.. President, is the state l
commend to you. There Is no brighter
star in the blue field on our flag than
here. Such, too, are its people; loyal,
gallant, true. If they admire your
personality it is with sincere appre-
citation of your broadminded soul
which has said, Every man is my
brother!" If they differ with you as
to certain policies it is in that catho-
lie spirit which comedies that that to
each is right which each believes
I right
And now, my fellow citizens, let us
cooperate for Georgia. Let sincerity
be the base wherein we build the
structure of our civic policies, sing
ing as we build the song of peace and
good will to men, and may the time
ever endure when, with power at rest,
as the symbol of the sovereign people
we shall see the enthroned law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
THE TALK OF ALL AMERICA,
"THE LION AND THE MOUSE" ;"

What will prove genuine dra-
matte treat will be the presentation
here on Friday, November 18th, by
Henry B. Harris of the phenomenally
successful play, "The Lion and the
Mouse which had two years uninter-
rupted run at the Lyceum theatre,
New York, and which has made new
records in theatrical annals by being
the only play to run through an en-
tire summer season in New York city
without single break.
"The Lion and the Mouse" is from
the pen of Charles Klein, the author
of The Music Master" and Is unani-
mously voted the most absorbing1y in
teresting play Of the period.
Mr.. Klein has taken as his theme
the political and money interests Of
the country, putting them against
honesty and social problems. That
single man can amass a fortune of
a thousand millions during his. life
time is argued in Mr.. Klein's play 20
be impossible and honestly done
John Burkett Ryder, the central
character. believes that no one has a
right to interfere with his colossal
schemes and because a. Judge of the
supreme court renders decisions I'M
favorable Ryder removes him from
the bench Tampering with the hon
esty of supreme court judge brings
complication which holds interest ut
fever pitch until the last curtain falls.
Seats 60 on sale at Dodson's Phar-
macy Wednesday morning. November
10th. at a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

EMBLEM OF OLD SOUTH
FLIES IN WEST POINT.
Georgia City Extended a
Welcome
To Daughters In Meet
ing There--Speeches
and Responses.

West Point, Ga, Nov 4.-The larg-
est meeting ever held Of the Georgia
division of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy was the session today
with representatives from every sec
ton Of the state present. The city is
gay with the colors of the organiza-
ton and Confederate flags.
Elaborate entertainments for the
week have been prepared,
The whole of West Point joins in
welcoming the delegates. All business
meetings of the convention are being
held in the Christian church.
Welcoming addresses took up much
of the first session.
Mayor ]. T. Johnson, on behalf of
West Point, Rev. r. B. Marrow for
the Confederate Veterans, Mrs. r. T.
Humphrey for the Woman's Club, Mrs
w. B. Higginbotham for Fort Tyler.
extended the welcomes. while the re-
sponse was made by Mrs F. K. Over
street.
The address of the president of the
division was decided feature: The
morning session closed with a lunch
con rendered by the Womans Club at
Charles Hotel.
After business session in the af-
ternoon the visitors were given a re-
ception at the home of Mrs. Ben FIar-
vey Hill
Every home in the town is thrown
open for the entertainment Of the Wis
itors. On their arrival they are met
with gayly bedecked automobiles, and
the business part as we'll as the resi-
dence section of the city was decora-
ted. The great white way was illumi-
mated with hundreds of red and white
lights in their honor.
The word welcome" is stretched
across prominent crossings.
Aside from the program there were
speeches made by Mrs. A. B. Hull of
Savannah, Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb Gf
Athens, Miss Mildred Rutherford Of
Athens, Mrs. j. A.. Rounsaville of
Rome, president of the Alabama di-
vision.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
THE PRESIDENT IS
WELCOMED TO MACON.
Enthusiastic Reception Ten.
dered Him.
Especial to Times-Recorder.

Macon, Ga, Nov. At was o'clock
this morning when President Taft
awoke in his private car and was well
coined by various committees of Ma
con citizens who had gathered at the
union station, where the presidential
train had been parked over night. The
president was escorted to the resi-
dence of Congressman Bartlett for
breakfast, From the Bartlett home
the president was escorted to the
State Fair grounds. At the fair
grounds the president again was es-
corted, where a hearty ovation by
thousands greeted him. From the fair
grounds the presidential party went
directly to the train and departed for
Savannah. where they arrived about
$50 this evening. Governor Brown
and other state officials accompanied
the party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Buy your Clothing, your
BOyden and Regal Shoes,
your Hawes Hats and
Eclipse Shirts now and get
the full benefit ola fullseas-
On'S wear.
We have a stock full to
Over-flowing with the seas
on's best styles.
The prices are the low
est, the variety and seIec-
tion now greatest. Come
and let us fit you up.
Boys Knee Pants Suits,
Odd Knee Pants and Over
coats. the greatest line we
have ever show n from $L5O
to $3.50 suit.
Bring your boys to b.
fitted up correctly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
THE INDIAN MEDICINE MAN

can produce roots and herbs for every
ailment, and cure diseases that battle
our most skilled physicians, who have
spent years in the study of drugs.
From the roots and herbs of the
field originated Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which for thirty
years has proved more potent and eff
ficacious in curing female ills than
any combination of drugs known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
FIRE STARTED IN TREETOP
FIREMRN TO THE RESCUE
Novel Blaze Calls the Trucks in a
Hurry.

Americus' excellent fire department
is accustomed to fighting fire in all
kinds of places, but a battle in tree
top yesterday was new experience.
In the rear of the Presbyterian church
lot there is a half-decayed mulberry
tree, and in the rotten hollow of this
a spark got busy yesterday. But the
firemen went at it all right, and 'oy
cutting away the tree very quickly
put the spark out of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Handsome map of the United States
Free.-If you will send two cents to
cover postage, We will mail yOu a new
up-tO.date map of the United States
without cost. d. F. & C. P. Long,
Jacksonville, Fla. 11-4-7t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
TO DISCUSS GOOD ROADS
AT MEETING IN ATLANTA.
Convention VIII Assemble Wednesday
Next, 10th.


Atlanta, Ca, Nov. "A number of
prominent speakers will be heard at
the Georgia Good Roads Convention TO
be held in the hall of the house of rep
representatives next Wednesday, No
vember TO- President Fred L. White
is very enthusiastic over the prepara-
tions for the meeting which he says
will be the biggest and best roads
convention yet held in the state.
Among the speakers will be Governor
Brown, Mayor Maddox, President Asa
G.. Gambler of the Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce, former Governor W. J.
Northern, former Governor Hoke
Smith, Judge w. F. Eve of Augusta
and others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Already the long dormant elevator
in the Windsor hotel is receiving at
tention. Footsore drummers will
make note of the fact.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
SENSATIONAL TRIAL OF
NINE. MARGUERITE STEINHEIL.

Especial to Times -Recorder.)
Paris. Nov 1.-THE sensational trial
of Nine. Marguerite Steinheil, which
since it opened yesterday, has been
full of thrills, was interrupted this af-
temoon when Jean Lefebvre arose in
court and proclaimed himself guilty
OF the crimes OF which the woman is
accused. 1T is true 1 told you was
innocent" cried the accused woman
as Lefebvre was taken away to Re
questioned more closely.
Fine pipes and tobacco, new lot,
REMRERTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Americus people evidently have an
extensive acquaintance in Jackson
vile, as every class of citizens are
included in the mails.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Colds cured in one night.
REMBERTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Lion and the Mouse play of today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
CO.


Another shipment just arrived SIS to $40
LADIES SUITS. Better see them quick.
They are fast sellers. Have had dozen
shipments this season of this particular line,
and they sell on arrival.
Jet Belts, 1.-The seasons fad," soc to ST..
Jet Bandeaux's and our Famous" Pearl
Buttons, 1OC dOz., are in this weeks express.
New plain and satin stripe Reps at 25c
yard just arrived Advanced patterns
brought out tor spring shipped out early.
They are good now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Lion and the Mouse appeals to all
classes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Complexion powder that gives per-
feet satisfaction. REMBERTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Lion and the Mouse Is clean play.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Fine pipes and tobacco, new lot,
'REMBERTS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-09-17

For years Mr.. Clerklle had eaten hi'
frugal but nourIshlng luncheon In
little restaurant half n block norti
from his Office. He was an easily sat
isfied person, and what he ordered
seemed always to suit him to perfec
ton. The mattresses never knew HIN
to complain.
But one day things went wrong. The
butter was rancid and the bread sc
moist that Mr.. Clerklle, who had de
cided ideas about hygiene, would moi
eat It, He did his best and left the
table early.
The next day the same thing occur
red, and the day after there was no
Improvement He called the waitress
to him.
"May 1 see the proprietor, please2'
he inquired.
The girl disappeared for minute
and returned with the news that the
proprietor was out.
The following day as well as the
one after there was no Improvement
In the food and no sign Of the propri'
etOr. Mr.. Clerklle nearly made up his
mind to seek another restaurant. He
decided, however, to give them n
chance and on Saturday at luncheon
again asked for the owner of the
place.
Hes gone out" was the reply.
Mr.. Clerklle became bold.
'This IL ridiculousP' he exclaimed.
II come here Mt noontlme every day,
and every day he is out. Where is he
anywayT
I'VE expect him back any minute"
said the girl. "He has just stepped
out to get his lunch"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-09-17

Why is Il that all stage villains have
black hair and dark eyes? There is
surely some reason for this and for
the resultant association IN the popu-
lar mind Of villainy and swarthiness.
Possibly 1t might be traced back to
some bogy man OF folklore In the
cradle days OF the race. But, whatever
its genesis. the idea Is deeply rooted
In English stage literature that VII
lains always must have dark complex
ions A villain with yellow hair and
blue or gray eyes, II introduced by
some daring dramatic icOnOclast.
would be presumably hooted on the
stage. If we look back over Chicago's
criminal history we will find that the
villains Of real life seem to fly in the
face Of this lmmemorial melodramatic
tradition The citys murderers, the
criminals who have been herded to
prison and the men who have been
hanged have had strong numerical
leaning to the blond type. That nine
out Of ten of the men who have danced
on air at ropes end in the Chicago
jail had gray or blue eyes Is a fact OF
common knowledge to jail employees.
A visit TO Joliet, Chester and Pontiac
will convince the curious that Illinois
penitentiaries are filed with gray and
blue eyes.-Chicago Inter Ocean.