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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
FRESH BREAD FOR TROOPS,
INSTEAD OF BAREBACK
Field Ovens VIII be Provided For
Soldiers.

Washington, d. c., September g.
No more hard bread is to be the daily
lot of'soldiers of tie American army
if the expectations of the subsistence
department are realized At the man
euver camp at Gettysburg, Ia, this
summer a trial was given a field bak-
cry. The result was gratifying and
Capt. Morton P. Henry. chief commits
sary of the Gettysburg camp, has re-
ported to the war department that
there should be no question of the
ability of the subsistence department
to furnish soft bread always for the
soldiers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
THIS LADY'S LINGERIE
DOES DOUBLE DUTY
Stingy Husband Saved Exnense By
Wearing Wife's, She Nys.

Chicago, September 5.-One of the
most remarkable instances of penu-
robustness recorded in court docu,
ment came to light when a deputy
clerk Of the Superior court. engaged
in filing papers in a divorce suit case.
came across the petition of Mrs Carrie
Elizabeth Ferman against Christian P.
Ferman. Here is a sentence from the
bin. which only explains the case IN
part:
THE defendant was of such an eco
nomical turn of mind that he at times
insisted on wearing the underwear ot
your oratriX 5"
Judge Dupuy heard the suit and in
questioning Mrs. Ferman she said that
her husband was so stingy that he de,
prived her and her young daughter,
Mertle, of sufficient food and cloth
ing.
The parties to the suit are both we'll
known in South Side circles. ince
the wife obtained her decree of a.
vorce she has married one of the de-
partment managers in a large stock
yards packing concern, while the de-
PENDANT ex-husband has betaken him.
self to California.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
County.
$90524

On motion duly carried, it is or
dered That a tax for the year 1910 BE-
and the same is hereby levied as fol-
lows:
Fund No / Legal Indebtedness
.o0025, or a tax of % cents on each
one thousand dollars.
Fund No. ?. Courthouse, Jail and
Bridges.-.0O4, or a tax of Four Dol
Jars on each one thousand dollars.
Fund No 3. To Pay Sheriff, Jailor
.eJc.--0O125 or tax of 1925 on eacr
one thousand dollars.
Fund No. 4. Coroner's Fees-.00002
or a tax of two cents on each on,
thousand dollars.
Fund No. ). Court Expenses, etc
-00023, or a tax of Twenty-three cent
IA each one thousand dollars.
Fund No. g. Jury Fees.-.001, or a
tax of $100 on each one Thousand
dollars.
Fun5 No. Z For Support of Poor -
.G0125, or tax of $1.25 on each one
thorsand dollars.
Fund No. 8. Ad Valorem Tax Fo'
Goads -.OO2, or tax of $500 on eacl
one thousand dollars.
Making a total of Ten Mills, or
TAX of Ten Dollars on each one thous
ana dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

We can give you fire and stove wood,
pine or oak, thoroughly seasoned. Any
amount, more for your money than
any one. We furnish our own wood
from the farms. Have 1000 cords
seasoned wood on hand now Try us
and see. We carry both red and white
ash coal, large lump, fully screened,
guaranteed the best, at $500 and So 90
per ton, with bundle rich kindliug
with each ton order. Phone $40.
f w. GRIFFIN & SON.
30-eod-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
F00R RECEIPTS AT ALBANY:
COTTON CROP is SHORE
Only Thousand Bales Received There
To Date.

Albany, Ga, September f.-Cottor
receipts reported by Albany ware
houses prove the season to be the
most backward in-years, nor is thee
expected to be any considerable inn
Drovement during the present week.
Only about 1000 bales have been re-
oeived by wagon since the season o.
ened. As a rule, several times that
number have been tpebortei before
September 5. The season throughout
has been backward and adverse con
ditions have cut down the yield 1t
wiz be a short year, and the short
age is dating from the very Begin
ming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

C'iamberlains Collie, Cholera AMI
Diarrhoea Remedy is today the best
Known medicine in use for the relief
and cure OF bowel complaints. 1t
cures gripping, diarrhoea, dysentery
and should be taken at the first I'M
natural looseness of tie bowels 1t is
equally valuable for children and
adults. 1t always cures. Sold by all
dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

George Baker and wife appeare5
before Board, asckinf for assistanc .
After investigation, motion carries
chat they be allowed So per month to-
wards TER support.
Jim Peoples and wife appeared be-
fore the Board asking for assistance
After inyestig 44ion, motion carried
that they be allowed to go to the
poor farm.
J. w. Register appeared before the
Board, king that his tax be reduced
from $1,000 to $3.50. After investiga
ton. motion made and carried thai
the tax collector be instructed to re-
.ceiye the property at $3.50
Upon petition Of citizen of the Old
10th District the voting precinct was
changed from It's present location to
Hooks Store"
Upon motion the. final settlement
with Tax Collector /. B. Small was
taken up ana after checking his books
and going Trough the list of insol-
vent taxes, the follow ng allowances
were rendered:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07


requires small of
practical
ror of the " story is built
with the stained shingles
the man part First story finished in either red oak Washington
the
tobacco brown Cost to build plumbing,
complete specifications Design for$
L. SAXTON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Many beautiful shade trees have
been destroyed out Lee street in the
Improvement of that thoroughfare; a
fact that is deplored.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The cotton market locally sided
backward little bit more yesterday,
and 13 5-8 cents is pretty near the
top price that is paid now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The paving of walks out Lee street
to the city limits, as ordered by coun-
Gil. has not yet been started, nor will
it be in some time, either.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

There will be a change of moving
pictures at the opera house tonight.
Despite the hot weather recently, the
house is filled every night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The whirring sound of the judicial
mill at the courthouse yesterday at
tracted many there where the black
brother wiggled between the rocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The intensely hot weather has ef.
fectively knocked out the Septembe.
watermelon in time to prevent the said
mel from knocking out mere man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The man who thinks he does the
marrying is easy game for any woman
who sets cur for Linn.
prices submitted. Upon nation j. II.
Poole and Sons bid was accepted
There being no other business to
come before the Board after passins
upon and approving bills against the
county to the amount Of $6,47o17, the
Board adjourned until the First Moi-
day in October next.
J.F. BOLTON,
Secretary Of Board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Senator Sheppard and Congressman
Hughes are the only candidates run
ming for office here who have report
ed their campaign expenses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Your comps xion as we'll as your
temper IS rendered miserable by dis
ordered liver BY taking Chamber
.lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets you
can improve both. Sold by all deal
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Not a minutes Should be lost wbea
a child shows symptoms of Group.
Chamber aims Couch Remedy, given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the eroupy cough APP
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
by ali dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

is further ordered and adildged
that a further tax of Two Mills or
Xxx cf Two Dollars on each $10n
he ieyie1 on tire taxable property or
he Huntington School District
1t is further ordered and adiudged
that a further tax of Two and Three
Quarter Mills, or a tax of $275 on
each 1000, be levied on the taxable
property Of the Leslie School Dis
tlict
| certify that the tax rates as stated
above are the rates fixed by the Trus-
tees Of the above named school dis
tricts for the year 1910.
w. S. MOORE, C. S. C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

A local cotton man has made bet
that receipts here to January 1st viii
be at least 10000 bales short of re-
ceipts to January 1, 1910.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

inion, Of the great special interests
This country, its natural resources, its
natural advantage it's opportunities
and its institutions, belong to all it.
citizens. They cannot be enjoyed ful,
ly and freely under any government in
(which the special interests as sIcj
have a voice The supreme political
task of our day, the indispensable con
dition Of national efficiency and ma
tional welfare. is to drive the speciai
interests out of our public life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Bids for supplies for the month Of
september were received, read AMI
carefully compared as to quality AMI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

1t is further ordered tLat a tax be.
ana the same is hereby levied for tie
rlains School District of Two Mills,
Of S2.00 on each $1,000 of the taxable
property of the Plains School Dis
Jrict
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

A seal on a watehfob may be worth
two on an iceberg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

AkraYGls.
From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon ~10:30 D m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mon cry *10:40 m
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
pany, Troy and Montery 1:45 . N
From Atlanta and Macon 1907 p III
from Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon -" $50 a N
sr0fa Columbus and inter
Eaadiate poigss ......%l2:10 IN
s-rsan Columbus snd inter-
laesoIat points !!l1:30 a N
@'rgyn Columbus and inter-
Esaaiate points /. !11:45 q II
From. albany nAd Jackson
VISA ...~..s..t...... $3.50 am
sDatiy Except Sunday. !!Sund
Sleeping cars between Americas
Ggs 1870 p. ia; arriving Americas
slsepiag cars 10 and from Savannah
cag0, st. Louis ami Jacksonville on q
cus for Jacksonville at 1910 a. m.
Chicago, via Columbus and Birming
iron apply to J, E HIGHTOWER, Age
John W BI4OUNT. District I
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

About half the population of Amer
icus is now engaged in carrying drink
ing water to their homes from the
several artesian wells here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

It is farther ordered and adjudgee
That further tax of Two and One-Half
Nils 81 tax Of $3.50 on each 81 GEO
be Levied on the taxable property If
The Howell School District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

1t is further ordered that a tax be.
and the same is hereby levied for tie
Thompson School District of Two aud
One-FIalf Mills, or tax of $3.50 on
each $1,000 of the taxable property
located in said school district
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Is further ordered and eli ldgcd
That farther tax of Two AMI ,)ne-
Half NILS or tax of Two and One
Half Dollars on each $1,000, be lev
led on tae taxable property of the
sumter Sc.9ol District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
CENTRAL or GEORGIA
RAILWAY

CRrten to
arrivals and departures OF trains
Railway Station
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
TALES OF THE TOhN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random.

Office Supplies, Typewriter Supplies,
Loose Leaf Ledgers and Memos, BLANK
Books. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
Departures.

Departures.
For Macon, Atlanta, Angus
ia and Savannah -" 4:25 a m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Montery $50 m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 2:O7 M
For Macon and Atlanta. :. *1:45 m
For Macon, Atlanta, saw
annah and Augusta :. .*10:40 m
For Columbus .......... !3:45 p m
For Columbus =. !! 800 m
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago $500. 1895 a N
For Albany and Jackson
vile .................."12:10 y m
ay only
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Office Supplies, Typewriter Supplies,
Loose Leaf Ledgers and Memos, BLANK
Books. Holidays Book Store.
With the prospect of the poorest
cotton crop in twenty years, the huss.
ing and advertising merchant is going
IN soon for his share Of the trade.
woman writes an article on How
ITO feed children Some husbands
tank it a hard thing to do at the
present price Of provisions.
With an already poor crop. the farm
ers fear the coming of the boil wee
vii in the ninth inning, which will de-
liver a knockout blow
Look out for the dog poisoner, if you
own valuable setter or pointer. Some
miscreant is laying out the CANNES
indiscriminately
Mr.. John I. Taylor is having his
handsome home on Lee street, the for
mer Bivins residence, greatly improved
before its early occupancy.
The poor crop situation in Sumter
may tend to scare off land investors
for time, though for no good reason.
Crop failures are few here.
The city's sanitary department is
looking after conditions about town,
and several complaints of bad pres
Uses are docketed in police court.
There are lots of people with gen,
Jus for being absent when opportunity
calls, who go around grumbling that
the world owes them living.
Occasionally you run across a man
Wno appears to bear adversely patient
~, when as a matter of fact he's too
lazy to kick against it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Occasionally you run across a man
WHO appears to bear adversely patient
", when as matter of fact he's too
lazy to kick against it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

With the prospect of the poorest
cotton crop in twenty years, the hust.
ing and advertising merchant is going
IN soon for his share of the trade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

A woman writes an article on How
ITO feed children Some husbands
tdink it a hard thing to do at the
present price of provisions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Look out for the dog poisoner, if you
own valuable setter or pointer. Some
is laying out the CANNES
unfortunately
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

With an already poor crop, the farm
ers fear the coming of the boil wee
VII in the ninth inning, which will de-
liver a knockout blow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

and Atlants on trains leaving Ameri-
$50 s. M. Connects at Macon with
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Chi
eminole limited, which leaves Amer
Leaves Americas for st. Louis and
h am at . 35 a m. For further informa-
n t. Americas Ga.
assengsr AgsAt. Macon. Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

There are lots of people with a gen,
Lus for being absent when opportunity
calls, who go around grumbling that
the world owes them a living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The city's sanitary department is
looking after conditions about town,
and several complaints of bad pres
Uses are docketed in police court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

The poor crop situation in Sumter
may tend to scare off land investors
for time, though for no good reason.
Crop failures are few here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07

Mr.. John I. Taylor is having his
handsome home on Lee street, the for
mer Bivins residence, greatly improved
before its early occupancy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-07
. Why "White-leaded" .
Means more than
painted"

all paint were
made of pore
white lead and
pure linseed oil,
the term " paint"
would meanwhat
most people think
1t means.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
CONSUL TO LECTURE.

"ChHd Wives in India" IS the subject
OF the lecture 20 be given this afternoon
by W II. Michael, AZ the First Congre-
gational Church Mr.. Michael is the
American consul ~ Calcutta. India.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20

Filkins, Cuyler Hastings, Charles
GOtthOld. Charlotte Ives, Amelia May
born, and Edward Sec. The elabo-
rate scenic mounting promises to be
unusually interesting 10 local theater-
EOerS
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
THEATERS OFFER
NENfRODUCTIONS
Hopper, Drew, and Farnum
Appear This Week in
Local PlayhouSeS.

Washington theatergoers viii be given
the opportunity this week of seeing
three of the country's well-known male
stars with no actress to share the hon
ors save IN the role Of co-star or in sup
port.
''Inoonstant George" with George
Drew in the title role. comes 10 the Ma
tional In this comedy this premier of
light comedians is said TO have an even
better vehicle than those in which he
has become so familiar 20 the American
people in years past II comes to the
Capital after a successful metropolitan
run and with the approval of Gotham
critics
At the Belasco, Dustin Famum viii be
seen in Cameo Kirby" a role that is
distinct departure from those - has
essayed in the past In place OF the
Westerner the type one associates with
Farnum. he comes as a SOutherner. a
Mississippi gambler OF the " fore the
war days. The Hag IS credited with
being particularly interesting.
De Wolf Hopper IN a Matinee Idol. %
is the Offering at the Columbia. one Of
the most noticeable features of Hopper
production is the fact that for the first
time in his starring career this we'll
known comedian appears as "a fun
maker without the grotesque makeup
50 familiar 10 those who have seen him
in former roles "A Matinee Idol" Is
said 70 be the most popular play he has
had for several years
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
CHAsE,s-Polite vaudeville.

Chase's next week will offer a vau-
deville bargain in a comedy and novelty
bill headed ny the former featured come
dian Of Little Memo" Billy B. Van,
and the T:@aumOut sisters IN Herbert
Han WmsloWs musical comedy.
Props in which the real. bare stage
will be the Sc[ne. The extra added at
fractions win be Grigoiatis Aerial Bal
let. Of which the premiere aerialiste is
Mile. Floretta, assisted by corps Of
aerial corypEees The third special fea-
ture viii be George SPHINX, late Of 1.-THE
Country Club" and Agnes Lynn, for
merly Of .SchOoldays," both contribut-
ing catchy songs and spirited funmak-
inE. The Sully family will appear in
THE Suit Case Oscar Lorraine, violin
viWuoso IS another feature. Mareena.
NevarTo, and Mareena ia a noteworthy
Number and De Iisle, tho chapeau come
dian. with "Ceylon" by the viIagraph,
complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS George"

John Drew will be seen at the Ma
tiOnal Theater this week IN "InCon-
slant George" the adaptation OF
Lane de Buridau," from the French
by Gladys Unger.
Mr.. Drew viii &c seen IN the role
or George BUllin. the central figure.
The story OF the piece concerns a
care-free gentleman Of fashion with
a penChaHU for mad infatuatiOnS OF
the simultaneous sOrJ-a quartette oi
fair Charmers" providing the at
fractions throughout the three acts
Supporting Mr- Drew is a company
headed by Mary BOland, who has 2
difficult rOle-that Of a whimsical
impulsive. wild" creature who de-
liberately determines 10 marry a hero
and who goes about her task with
such amazing frankness and such
desperation that she wins him at the
moment when she imaEincs that the
end of her unusual romance is at
hand.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20

CContisued on Page Fourteen.)
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
LURE OF THE THEATERS
STRONG FOR NEXT WEEK
Offerings include Gentleman From Mississippi at the
Columbia, Little Memo at the New National, and
Gibson Play at Beasco

"A Gentleman From Mississippi" the
comedy depicting Washington social and
political life which former President
Roosevelt characterized as "a corker''
on the occasion OF its first production on
any stage in this city almost two years
ago, returns TO the Columbia Theater
for a weeks engagement beginning
February IS.
Although the play has been presented
for more than COO consecutive perform
ances since its premiere here Thomas
A. Wise and Douglas Fairbanks in the
leading rules and the original company
have been seen in only three other cities
during this time Runs Of one year
four months and three months respec-
lively have kept "A Gentleman from
Mississippi i'm New York, Boston and
Philadelphia since the first weeks pro-
duction in this city.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
TONGHT'S PROGRAM
AT CASINO CONCERT

The Sunday concert at the now thea
ter opens AZ ? O'Clock. Every number
at these concerts IS carefully selected.
Tho Sunday programs are continuous,
opening az .. m. and closing al III
o'clock TOday's bill Includes Jack lee.
the lightning dialect singer; Hayes and
Leroy. with Instrumental and vocal
music. Others on the program are Guy
Bartlett & Co. Walton and Vivian. The
Palermo Trio. singing operate selec-
tiOns. and motion picture plays 20 the
extent of 4u00 feet of film completes
the program
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
TWO NEW PROGRAMS
READY FOR BLIND

volunteer readings and music for the
bind at the LibrarE cf Congress the
rsst Of the month viii b. as follows:
February "A. song, piano and cello re-
cital; Miss Mary Helen Leefe. soprano;
Miss Ethel ToZier. pianist, and Miss
Helen Grant, Of Boston, 'cellist-
February Is, George A. Loud, Of
Michigan, THE Battle Of Manila Bay
BY an Eyewitness"
The readings and muslcalsS al tbs Ii
brary are primarily for the blind The
seating capaCisy outside that for the
blind and escorts is for fifty persons.
When, they have been seated. none 9TH
ers Vall be admitted.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
NEWMAN TOLECTURE
ON DARKEST AFRICA

uganda, Darkest Africa" is the
title Of the second Of Mr.. Newman's s
talks on travel topics which VIII be
given at the Columbia Theater this
evening.
Uganda contains the beautiful Lake
Victoria NyanZa, the largest fresh
water lake int he world. Mr.. Newman
will present many interesting views
Of the Nasal and Kavirondo natives
Of this region.
Mr. Newman went through the
country Of the 'tsetse nv" protected
only by mosquito nettings, and he
presents a most interesting view of
the conditions there. The bite of this
fly means death, no human being hav-
ing ever been Known 10 recover
Scenes in this region win be nor
traycd in picture and word.
The Washington times., 1910-02-20
ACADEMY-aSt. Elmo

Vaughan GlasCr, the enterpriSing aC-
tOT-manageT. who IS at the present time
conducting foUr st. Elmo companies.
as well as his own company, has evil
IDENTIFY Struck 81 rich and contem-
plates putting out n ifth company tour
inC the Pacific Coast The Southern
company. with Martin +. Alsop IN the
title role. and Miss Elsa BerOid az Edna
Earl together with a good supporting
cast, IS the one TO first present EfOl-
combs dramatization OF Miss Evans
novel I'm this city. A weeks enEa cement
will open at the Academy beginning
Monday night. February =. with matt
nees on Tuesday. Thursday. and Satur-
DAY.