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ing on his results, and he must be sure
beyond all doubt a famous special test
Tor arsenic is known as Rejnsch's, and
this he tries. a little OF the suspected
liquid Is placed in the test tube with some
hydrochloric acid. \ small piece OF cop
per IS dropped in and the liquid warmed
Arsenic and copper are madly in love
with each other, and every scrap Of the
poison in the tube flies TO the copper AMI
covers il with a gray coat.
The copper is taken out, washed, dried.
and placed in a glass tube. and the whole
heated. The gray deposit disappears, ana
the arsenic Is found clingins in crystals
70 the glass. This test is final. and has
brought more than one murderer 10 the
scafold.
Analysts Task Hard.
It IS easy to SEQ that an analysts task
is not an easy one. Not only must he try
and find the actual poison. but often II Is
necessary 10 discover the actual quantity
used. An instance Of this may be re-
called
The wife Of a surgeon died from cor
rosive subIimate poisoning. The surgeon
administered the suspected draft. and
he asserted that he mistook the bottle Of
mlxture-prepared for a saior-for the
water bottle.
The sailors mixture was analyzed and
found 10 contain corrosive sublimate. The
analyst measured the quantities present.
and discovered that the mixture con-
tanned only ten grains 10 an ounce OF
liquid while the draft contained fifteen
grains Of poison to the same quantity.
showing that the surgeon had lied.
a suit if dirty clothes, with a few small.
rusty-looking spots. Are they blood? The
piece of cloth is cut out and put in
small quantity OF distilled water. With
the aid of the spectroscope the expert
ascertains that it is blood, and not paint
or iron mold
The spectroscope merely tells him that
II Is blood, but not the kind Here the
microscope comes In and leads the inves-
tiGatOr a step further. 1t is. however.
never safe 10 say whether the blood is
human or not; ali that can be said with
certainty is that it is the blood OF a
mammal.
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thought Of himself. inspires him, and pre-
serves him in human activity and life
The laws of man were a. inevitable as
the punishment of crime against the laws
OF nautre-were man as unerring IN his
judgments as nature
5lGs. J. J. O'CONNELL.
Nature abhors suits and trappings Of
woe for the diving year she puts on her
brightest COloTs. The crisp air does not
resOUud with n elancholy dirges. but the
music OF every brook. the golden shaft
Of every sunbeam. tells Of life and joy
whispers, Get busy and be happy" II
we obey natures laws We viii not 80 like
slaves % a dungeon scourged. when the
summons comes but at the close OF a
pure and natural life, one that holds the
body as the sacred temple Of the soul
fail asleep like happy. tired children on
the eaTthS mother breast.
Mrs. e. r. MCLAUGHLIN.
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with our every mood and teaches us the
insignidcance Of our petty trials COM
pared TO its vastness and magnificence.
In our climate the emotional contrast
is greater than in a tropical zone, as each
season possesses a subtle charm. To
some. spring. with its wealth of bloom
and color, appeals more strongly, as II is
perpetual resurrection. a symbol OF the
glorious hopes Of Christianity. In others
autumn, with her leaves of red and gold
and brown, falling from all the trees and
the mystic blue haze hanging over every
thing. invOkes a mood peculiarly her
own.
Most men are too absorbed In business
10 listen 20 the voices of nature but the
leaders of mankind have lived close TO
her. John the Baptist retired 10 the
desert 20 prepare for his life work St
Francis Of Assist was a child of nature.
and Christ drew many of His parallels
from nature
There is a strong moral truth in the
fable Of Antaeus renewing his strength
every time ne came in contact with
mother earth. Nature not only feeds and
clothes US, but corresponds 10 our moods
and speaks q varied language, and happy
he who In a world of turmoil can hear
her wondrous message.
MARY L BATES.
Living close 10 nature IS mans true
destiny, 1t is conducive to health and
long life. X knits a frame that stands
all physical shocks. One touch of nature
makes the whole world kin.
Everywhere through nature we see the
manifestation Of ''the Divine will" 1t is
a great study for all mankind. The
gales can sing their own songs best
Oh. what a glory doth this world put
on for him, who with a fervent heart
goes forth under the bright and glorious
sky and looks on duties well performed
and days well spent! For him the wind.
aye, and the yellow leaves. shall have a
voice, and give him eloquent teachings.
He shall so hear the solemn hymn was
lifted up for all that he shall go to his
last resting place without a tear.
WILLIAM +. JOHNSON.
Mature is notions mother.
The spring whence order flows that all
directs.
And knit the cause with the effects"
The more a man follows nature and IS
obedient to her laws the longer he will
live; the further he deviates from these.
Nature Is mans best teacher. Nature
is the most thrifty thing I'm the world;
she never wastes anything. she undergoes
change. but there is no annihilation-the
essence remains. Matter is eternal
ABIGAIL THOMPSON ROWE
Nature In her varying moods is beauti-
full helpful. inspiring. We delight in
her in our happy moments when we are
at peace with man. and she is 10 US
then a friend and cOmTade. and we glory
with our FRIENDS in her grandeur, gazing
upon the irridesCent beauty of sunrise
upon the sea. the misty splendor of noun
tain height, or changeless glory of sun
lii vale In song and story we never
tire Of chanting natures praises. II is.
however. when we are physically III.
nerve rscked. and world weary that ma
ture proves to us the boon she is to man
kind. and serves us as she has never
done in our happiness and strength. for. |
like the mother. she soothes our hurt. |
heals our Ills, and leads US gently back
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Never Has Come Back.

From the Chicago News.
Dobson-Do you suppose there's such
thing as an airship leaving the earth
and never coming back again?
Arnelis-I don't know anything about
an airship, but I know that Tom Bailey,
who left the earth three years ago on
top Of a stick OF dynamite, has never
come back
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HISPANIA RESURGAT.

Spain soon shall rise from dire decay,
And from the ruins that remain.
To proudly hail brighter dav.
And be her ancient self agaiu.
When her strong ships with swelling sails
Swept grGndy DER the tncalcss seas,
Defiant II the Gallo ra'e..-
And svuyed by many a trUTic breeze.
When fragrant fruits enriched Seville
Where blooming groves aud orchards rise.
And zcphvs from each yiue-clad bill
We're SIT as Andalusian skies
When Csdiz by the sounding sea
Grew rich with precious gems and stores,
While ireaSJTc-ladeu Arrosies
Unloaded al her welcome shores.
When an the charms Il Moorish AT,
And ornate grace cf Gothic shrine.
Combined 10 csltivate the heart
And make the beautiful divine.
When deeds II valrr ted in song
Or pictured in some classic scene.
Recalled the Flaics that belong
To Spain ard her Castilian queen.
When Camosns GeG-like brow was crowned
With lauFeis q immortal fame.
And cd Zamud. long renowned.
Had wen TIE Toe, peerless name.
Spain seen shall rise 10 heights supreme.
t. lead the nations as of yore.
And rec fulfilled lar pstrCt dream
OF freedom anchored TO her shore
DAVID BANKS SlCkELS.
Metallic. beaded, and Persian effect
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a Victims GrowI.

From the baltimore American.
Mrs. Jones-I wonder why they call
them intelligence Offices,
Mr. Jones (embittered by sundry ex-
periences with migratory cooks)-They
probably call them intelligence offices
because anybody coming from them
hasn't any
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their form and taste. and races their
habits and modes OF life In the great
phenomena Of nature. waves and tides
and winds. and day and night and sea-
sons, we are as puny and helpless as a
gnat on a treetop IN a gale.
When the lightning rends a tree. or the
earthquake shakes cities 70 pieces, or
the storm destroys mars work. we real
ize our finiteness and Gods infinitv.
This lesson of humble acknowledgment
Is being taught rs year by year, as wind
and wave IRE and storm, undo mans
greatest works
Another lesson is obedience. Nature
obeys Gods laws; would that we could
believe and obey:
so near IS nature 10 our dust,
So near is God 10 man
When duty whispers low, thou must.
The soul replies. can"
H. E HUNTER
IL one would 20 into the ripe and vel
low fields OF autumn in the early morn
Ing, before sunrise, 10 spend a day in
the arms OF nature, where her sweet.
SOFT breeZes would gently toss the tlnged
leaves around you. and some in their
downward flight would touch their lips
az Mother Earth TO occupy a cold grave
beneath the SHOWS OF winter, there. where
the chipping oirds go happily from tree
top 20 treetop and finally dash away 10
make their home In the sunny Southland
10 avoid the cold winter months OF hard
ship and suffering; 10 set beside the cool
and refreshing waters Of the flowing
brook and watch il as II peacefully and
unmolested babbles onward.
Then you ia Se your eyes from the earth
and It's beauty and watch the sun as il
slowly and ma1estlcally starts on its
journey across the heavens shedding
down upon us its rays Of beautiful sum
light and heat. Scattered here and there
in the broad space OF blue skies are
ileecy little clouds gleefully floating to
anG fro
As you behold The beautiful mysteries
around and above you, one seems 10 for
get the rest OF the world in their wonder
ment Yes, you could set there the i've
long day and think and at evening.
when the sun has finished its day of la
Dor, and Is sinking 10 rest. it all seems
Ike dream. and We all Join in one
accord and thank God for the beauties
and blessings that nature gives u.s.
HARRY ". BRDlER.
Once there were two great singers, who
had both studied under the same master.
one day, during the height of her fame.
one OF these prima donnas sought out
her old friend and teacher.
7 have come 10 YOU, dear Maestro.
with a question" She said i want Won
10 tel me what is the difference between
Lorraine and myself. Why IS she a great
er singer than / am? The world calls
me great success have a marvellous |
voice-you-the critics all say that; but |
Lorraine-when she sings Lorraine |
night IS a demonstration never 10 be for
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Frfcid Talk.

Prom the Chicago News.
The bold drummer had just kissed the
Boston maid.
"Oh. sir, she cried in a Mortified tone
no man ever kissed me before"
Well, rejoined the b. g.. Il suppose
somebody had 10 break the ice.
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Metallic. beaded. and Persian effects
are popular in lacedom.
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ONE TOUCH OF NATURE MAKES
THE WHOLE WORLD KIN

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
AGAIN A FINE SHOWING
Is MADE BY BANK.
Dividend Paid BY CONNER
CidI City Bank.

The Commercial City Bank ii
Amerieus held its annual meeting yes
terdaXland after an exhibit of the past
years business the directors declared
Cthe regular semi-anual dividend of 4
per cent, besides carrying a consider
able amount to the banks surplus ac-
count, as usual.
While the youngest of Americas
financial institutions the Commercial
City is one of the most vigorous, and
since ops9ttttff5:. op9ttttff5: ESbn~ two years ago has
had splendid success.
Established upon an s per cent divi-
dend basis it has paid per cent semi
annually regularly.
During the first year its capital
stock was only $4,000, but a year ago
the amount of capital was increased
to $4,000. Such was the demand for
the stock that the increase was over
subscribed several times; a merited
compliment to the business ability and
popularity of it's officials.
The bank carries already deposits OF
about a quarter million dollars-a fact
which reflects we'll the confidence ci
the public therein. Mr.. John w
Wheatley, the nestor of the banking
business in Americus, is president;
| Crawford Wheatley vice-president, R
E. McNulty cashier, w. A. Hawkins
accountant
The Commercial City thus enters
upon its third year of success under
| brightest auspices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
FOUNDATIONS DOWN FOR
THE COUNTRY CLUB.
Architect Visits Grounds on
inspection Tour.

Architect Lockwood of Columbus
was in the city yesterday and while
here inspected the work so far done
on the Country Club.
The brick foundations for the club
house are now almost completed. Five
thousand more brick are need to fin
ish this part of the work. AS soon as
received they will be laid and the
work on the superstructure will then
begin.
Lumber and shingles for the club
house are already on the ground and
other supplies are expected in daily.
The outlook is that the club house
will be completed and in readiness for
use by April 1. May 1 is the latest
possible date set for the opening OF
the club house, and it will doubtless
be some time in April that the doors
are thrown open to the members and
their friends.
The opening night will be made a
memorable one. 1t is proposed to give
a reception and a dance, to have the
rooms beautifully decorated to have
fine orchestra, luncheon that will
be remembered and otherwise make
the occasion one of the most delight
full social events Americus has known
in years.
The Country Club promises to be an
exceedingly popular institution. The
membership gives promise of being
large and once the building and
grounds are opened there is every
prospect of a rush to secure admis-
sion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
S13.528.OO
l0,5ZS.UU
Alderman Bolton Mayor Pro Tenn.

Alderman Bolton Mayor Pro Tenn.
In the election of officers Alderman
J. S. Bolton was elected mayor pro
tenn unanimously.
The only. surprise of the election of
city officers was the election of w. T.
Lane, Esq, as city attorney.
Col. j. e. Sheppard, the incumbent,
and Mr.. Lane were put in nomination.
The vote resulted-Lane 4, Sheppard
2. The salary was retained at $400,
although Alderman Allen had made a
strong appeal for an increase to $500.
1t is understood that Col Sheppard
had no desire to retain tie office and
had so advised his friends.
Mr.. David r. Andrews was elected
police commissioner, vice II. L. Mize,
resigned.
Messrs. J. E. Hightower and ]. e.
d. Shipp were elected members of the
Board of Eucation, succeeding Messrs.
Brown and Hooper, resigned.
The increase in salaries was made
as follows:
City engineer, chief fire department,
and all firemen, keeper colored ceme-
terry, assistant superintendent water
works, engineer pumping station
street overseer, ten per cent each /;
keeper Oak Grove cemetery from $45
to $50; night engineer pumping sta
tion from $50 to $65. The salaries of
police officers were also increased 10
per cent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
FORTUNE IN MULES Is
PAID OUT INAMERICl)S
Over Sl25,OOO the Amount
Invested. a.
flkt.I,1 +
Sale of Five HtY'tYa
Animals at aEss aEss 5sser-
age Price ce@t425---
Fine s &<et.
gFgeoz@

! One h1 r,,ns< and twenty-five thous-
sand ..gesssfs represents the fortune
!; y 5s@out in Americus within the past
.e,zfee months in the purchase of
mules. Such is the conservative esti-
mate made by stock dealers here, and
the amount is, if anything, too cor
servatiye rather than too large
Five hundred mules have been sold
in this market since the season open
ed in October.
The animals are a great deal high
er in price this season than ever be-
fore known, the finer animals selling
here at prices ranging from $500 to
$3.50 each.
Of course these prices are rather
exceptional, but large number OF
mules, the favorite brands of Ken
lucky vintage, have brought that high
figure here, while as much as $3.50 has
been paid for a few very fancy pairs
by wealthy farmers who have a mark
ed fondness for fine stock
About $3.50, however, is the esti-
mated average mule value.
And at that conservative estimate
the 500 mules sold in the Americus
market to date have brought the round
sum of $125,000. All of which went to
Missouri and Kentucky.
Kentucky mules are generally con-
sidered favorites, but this season some
OF the best stock brought to Americus
were bought in St. Louis. Then, too,
Texas is doing something in the live
stock business, as probably thirty or
forty long-eared pilgrims from the
Lone Star State have been sold here.
There is no need in moralizing, and
saying that the mules used here should
have been raised by Sumter county
farmers. Not so.
/ Some really good mules are bred
and raised here, several farmers near
Americus having excellent animals
produced on their farms, but it IS
claimed that it is cheaper to buy them
and that is the easier way, too. No
trouble then in getting just the kind
of animal one wants.
With cotton bringing the lofty prices
reached this season the demand for
mules-more mules to plow more cot
TONS greater than ever before and
will SO continue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
ADVERTISED A LOST DOG
SEVENTEEN ARE SENT HIM

An Americus man, a disciple Of
Esculapius, lost his dog three days
ago, and in order to assuage the grief
of his household over Ponto's disap-
pearance, he advertised his loss in
the Times-Recorder. Up to noon yes
terday seventeen dogs had been
brought to his home by as many dog
finders, and in the bunch was the
truant Ponto-glad to get on the
home job again. The medico desires
only to impart the cheerful tidings
that the one dog lost has been found,
in order to head off the ninety and
nine others that were not lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06

Congressman James Matthews
Griggs was born at LAGRANGE, Ga, on
March 20, 1861. He was educated in
the common schools of Georgia and at
the Peabody Normal College, Nash
vile, graduating from the latter in
May 1881.
He then taught school and studied
law, was admitted to the bar in 1888,
and began practice the next year at
Alapaha, Berrien county.
For short time he engaged in the
newspaper business.
He removed to Dawson in 1885, was
elected solicitor of the PaYau-
la circuit in 1888, re-electea1i in 1892.
resigned in 1893, was appointed judge
of the same circuit an6 twice re-elect-
ed judge without opposition.
He resigned froRa the bench in 1896
TO make the r96e for congress. He
was elected seven times, having lust
entered on his thirteenth year in the
house.
He married Theodosia Stewart,
daughter Of D. R. Stewart, a we'll
knowJf citizen of Shellman, in 1886.
eGsssNe survives him with three grown
children, Mrs E. w. Hollingsworth
Miss Augusta Griggs, a frequent Wis
itor to Americus, and Mr.. Stewart
Griggs.
Judge Griggs was one of the best
known of the Georgia delegation al
Washington and enjoyed a wide popu-
larity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
PLAINS BANK HAS PAID
ANOTHER FINE DIVIDEND
Eight Per Gent is Declared
Yesterday.

The Bank Of Plains. enjovirg an
other year of great prosperity, held its
annual meeting yesterday and declared
the usual eight per cent dividend upon
its capital stock of $25,000, the bank
making a most excellent exhibit of
business during the year just ended.
In the election of officers following,
the same efficient board of directors
were reelected for the current year,
who in turn re7f5lA Mr.. R. $. Oil
yer president, Dr., Wise vice
preside Mt, and Mr.. w L. Thomas
cashier, The Plains Bank has been
lndar the same excellent manage
ment since its organization, and has
proven potent factor in the COM
mercial life of that fourishing little
town, The many Americas friends #
the banks officers congratulate them
upon the continued success of the
splendid institution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
WATSON SCOOPS IN
COTTON JOURNAL
May Change Monthly. TO
Watson S Magazine.
Especial to Times-Recorder.) }

y
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 5.-Thomas e.
Watson has foreclosed a mortgage on
the Southern Cotton Journal, of which
Haryie Jordan was editor and Richard
Cheatham business manager, and
which suspended publication last No
yember. The stockholders, who are
farmers all over the Southern states,
have nothing to show for their money.
Watson, whose Jeffersonian was pub
lished by the Cotton Journal, assumes
certain outstanding obligations. The
plant is valued at $4,000. 1t is init
mated that Watson intends changing
the name of the Jeffersonian to Wat
sons Magazine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
CONGRESSMAN GRIGGS
DIED ON YESTERDAY.
Stricken With ApOpIexy at
Dawson Home.
Had Just Begun His Sew
enth Term in House.
An Army of Friends
Mourn Him.

News was received in Americus by
telephone yesterday afternoon of the
sudden and entirely unexpected death
at the Dawson home of Congressman
James M. Griggs. According to the
news as received here Congressman
Grlggs was stricken with apopIexv
and although physicians were quickly
summoned soon passed away. The
arrangements for the funeral had not
been made early last night, but Mr.
J. II. Beard, the embalmer, had been
sent from Americus to prepare the
body.
The news of the death of Congress-
man Griggs was a decided shock to his
most of friends here, as it will be
throughout the state Well known per-
sonally to many of the citizens of
Americus and Sumter county, Judge
Griggs was exceedingly popular.
His genial qualities attached him to
those with whom he came in contact
and his circle of friends was ever
widening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
A RICH HEARSE FOR
PAMPERED PET DOG
Minneapolis Canine Buried in CoffiI
With Ornate Silver Handles.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. An a
small plush-lined coffin, covered with
white velvet and fitted with ornate
silver handles, Jerry, a Scotch collie
dog, belonging to Mrs. w. H. Schafer,
of Minneapolis, was buried in lot
across the street from Yayman's ceme-
terry, and not more than so feet away
from the burial lot of the Schafer fam
lily.
A hearse drawn by plumed black
horses carried the corpse from the
Schafer home to the grave. A closed
carriage containing the mourners
Mr. and Mrs. Schafer and their son
Harold, completed the procession
The dogs grave will be marked with
monument.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
MORE BARGAINS OFFERED
AMERICUS BUYERS

The Duncan Mercantile Co., contin-
ming its sale, Announces some more de-
cided bargains in its advertisement on
naoa a today. Some exceptionally
cheap prices will be found in the long
list Of bargains presented to the dis
eliminating buyers of Americus and
Sumter county. Those who want 70
cave money will do well to take look
at the goods and the prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
HALF PRICE SALE OF LADIES
TAHOR-MADE SUITS

In a few days now we take our an
nual inventory and in order to clear
out every suit and coat possible we
place the entire stock on sale. Com
mencing this morning, for exactly half
price, with just a few exceptions. See
our ad. and then hurry and see us,
CHAS. L. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-06
HUYLER'S THE CANDY | WANT.
All Girls Say This-SOld Only by DID.
sons Pharmacy.

young lady had rather have a
pound of Huyler's than two pounds of
another make. There is reason.
Huyler's is T ceived fresh each week
by Dodson's Pharmacy. The price is
soc pound