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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
LURED SNAKE AWAY
FROM CROWD OF PICNICKERS

Pottsville, Pa, August S.-To pro-
tect large crowd of picnickers, who
unknown to themselves, were threat
ened by a large copperhead snake,
Prof. B. A. Strohmeyer, a former
member of the faculty of Pottsvlle
High School today allowed the snake
to chase him half mile at Indian
Run
Whenever tie snake coiled up to
strike the professor ran ahead an
finally killed it. Mrs. Strohmeyer
tainted when she saw her husbands
danger. The snake measured four
feet six inches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
PLUCkY BOY RESCTrES
A CHILD FROM DEATH
Braves Death in Water But he Saves
Little One.

Bristol, Pa, August 8.-Horact
Dempsey, 14-year-old-boy heroically
rescued Percy, the year-o.d son of Johr
Earil, from drowning in the Delaware
last night
The baby was strapped in a heavy
coacn in charge OF its aunt, 14-year-
Old Annie Earl. While the girl was
standing at the top Of Walnut street
hill Percy jumped about in his coach
starting il down the incline, and il
rolled over the edge of the whasI
before tie girl could grasp it.
Dempsey was standing by, and, al.
though not a very good swimmer, he
plunged into the river, fully dressed
and with one leg held the coach above
the water while with his teeth he un-
loosed the strap holding the infant in
Clutching the baby in one arm,
struck out for the shore and was as
sisted OUT by Workmen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
SUPT. CHAPMAN Is SHOWN
THE ROADS OF SUMTER
Well Pleased With Sumter's Fine High.
ways.

Mr.. Homer Chapman. superintend
ent of public roads Of Houston coun
ty, was in Americas yesterday an,
together with Supt. Christian aud Mr.
L. B. Smith, was whirled over a hall
hundred miles of Sumter's Highways
Houston county has fine roads and :
rapidly making them better, SuDt
Chapman said, but none the less h
was enthusiastic over the splendi,
reads of Sumter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09

Atlanta Ga4 August S.-The biz
by Representative Moss, of Cobb, in
tended to prevent tire white slave traf-
fic in the state of Georgia, was passed
by the house this afternoon by vote
OF 83 to 13. The bill would make a
violation Of its provisions punishable
by term in the penitentiary of not
less than one year, nor more than
twenty. Under its terms it is unlawful
to procure females for immoral pur-
poses, or by the payment Of money
promise OF marriage or Of employ
ment 10 rob female of her virtue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
CONSIGNMENT OF RIFLES
SEIZED BY AUTHORITIES
Tug Bound For BiIbOa Found to Con-
tain Many Rifles.
Especial t.. Times-Recorder)

Especial u TImes-RecOrdeT)
Bilboa, Spain, August Six thous-
and rifles We're seized by the autohri-
ties today on board a tug which had
been chartered TO go to San Sebastian.
where a great anti-government meet
ing and demonstration was proposed
to be held yesterday before the cleri-
cal leaders abandoned the manifesto
tions
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
is DROWNED WHILE BATHING
IN POND NEAR ATLANTA 4
Charles ID. BlOOdWOrth Meets Death
at Atlanta.
Especial to Times-Recorder)

Atlanta, Ga, August 8.-Charles u
Bloodworth, II years old, the son Of
]. G. G. Bloodworthl of 1873 Windsor
street, aand a nephew of o. II. T..
Bloodworth, of Forsyth, was drowned
late Sunday afternoon at Lakewood.
while in bathing in a lake with fou'
Young friends of about his own age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
HAVE RETURNED TO AMERICUS d.
AFTER THEIR WEDDING TRII

Mr.. and Mrs John f. Allen, of Sum
ter, whose marriage occurred re-
centely in Mcoon, returned to Ameri-
Gus yesterday. Mrs Allen was Miss
Ida Belle Mcneil, of this city, and
was visiting relatives in Macon at the
time of their marriage in July.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
hEiG BLAZE NJ BRUNSWICK
TWENTY HOUSES IN FLAMES
Two Blocks Burned Ere Progress j
Checked,

Especial to Times-Recorder.)
Brunswick, Ga, August Nineteen
dwelling houses. four stores and
church were destroyed by fire durina
the early hours of morning. hig
winds and poor water pressure add
ing to the difficulties.
Almost two blocks were swept away
most of the burned dwellings ,beina
occupied by negroes.
Two streets in the way OF the fire
offered no obstacle, the wind drivina
the flames across them. The total loss
was hardly more than $4,000.
The fire was under control by day,
light. 1t had its origin in a small
frame house adjoining the store of G
D. Hill, on Albany street.
It's aWfully hard for a man to kea.
his fool
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
SIX HUNDRED BALES COTTON
ARE SOLD FOR $4,000

Camilla, Ga, August S.-The sale OF
six hundred bales cotton here today
by Judge Bush, of this city, netted him
fifty thousand dollars This sale is
the most important made recently in
Georgia and is Of Importance to the
trade generally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
COMMISSIONER GRAY is HERE :.
IN INTEREST OF CANDIDACI
Spent the Afternoon Among Americu
Friends.

Hon. J. f. Gray, state railroad com
was prominent visitor in
Americus yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Gray is serving an unexpired term
as commissioner, and is being assured
most cordial support over the state
in his candidacy to succeed himself
for the full term. He is q very able
and capable official and will doubtless
be heartily endorsed at tile polls on
August 23rd,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
$4,000, 900 is GAINED
IN TAX RETURNS.
Georgia Shows Great Gains
This Year.
Especial to Times-Recorder.) }

Atlanta, Ca, August Comptroller
General Wright today gave it as his
estimate that the tax returns from
Georgia counties when complete will
show a total gain of at least $4,000
600 for the year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
LATHAM, ALEXANDER & CO.'S.
DAILY MARKET REPORT

New York, August Slater reports
of insufficient rain in Texas caused a
sharp advance on cotton today.
Spot sales, eleven thousand bales al
fifteen points advance
Latham, Alexander & Co
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
SPECIAL SALE ON JARDINIERES.

Jarlinieres, jardiniere umbrella
stands. jardiniere pedestals, stands
etc Our specials this week. See our
window display.
ALLISON FURNITURE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09
FOR RENT.

The premises NG. 2OS Forsyth street
now occupied by the Times Recorder
from September Is. Call ON or ad-
dress N. Nj. DUDLEY, Rank 0Q South
Western GeQrgias
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09

Better man who fails in his efforts
to do something than one who never
tries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09

My New York connections are such that
can get you time money promptly at and per
cent. interest on your farm. Failing to see me
when you need money you will be the loser.
Old loans of any Company renewed
j. >. HaneSley, Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-09

It's awfully hard for a man to keei
his fool streak under cover.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Generous and lndependent.

In front Ut u c0nfectioners shop iu
Paris there used to sit woman with
: two wooden legs. She sold pictures
and songs and played well on the vic.
lin. In lS4S she was there. very pretty
and dressed with good deal of taste
and when Louis Napoleon. then mere.
~ Prince Louis. used to go through
! the street nearly every day. he never
passed without giving her something.
She knew him and was also aware
Of his pecuniary embarrassments and
'his political ambitions. One evening
she said to him. Monsieur. want to
say u word to you"
"Say 1t. madame"
"They tell me that you are good
deal cramped just now. have at my
house a comfortable sum which is
earning nothing. Let me offer it to
sou. You will return the favor when
you are emperor
Prince Louis did not accept the mon
ey. but he did not forget the kindness,
and when he became emperor he offer
ed her small annuity. The woman
was as independent as she was gener-
Gus. "Say to the emperor" she replied.
'that 1t Is exceedingly good of him to
remember me. but cannot accept his
offer. II he had accepted mine won't
say what might have happened. but
~ It is. no!"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
TAR AND FEATHERS.
A Coat of These Means Exeruciatir
Torture to tho Victim.

A Coat Of These Means Excruciatin 4
Torture to the Victim.
People who read Of tarriny al |
featherins know that the punishme, {
is very unpleasant one, but few it-
agine how terribly painful! and da :
gerous 1t is. Hardened tar is ves
hard t. remove from the skin. an
when fee ethers are added it forms u
kind of cement that sticks closer than
n brother AS soon as the tar sets IL
victims suffering begins. 1t contraci
as it cools. and every one Of the HIT
veins on thu body is pulled. causing ii
most exquisite agony. The perspir
ton is entirely stopped, and unless Il.
tar is removed death Is certain to er
sue
But the removal Is no easy task on
requires several days. The tar cam,
be softened by the application Of hea
and must be peeled Off bit by bii
sweet oil being used to make the proe
ess less painful. The irritation to ths
skin is very great. as the hairs canno.
he disengaged. but must be pulled OF
or cut off No man can be cleaned o.
tar in single day. as the pain of tn
operation would be too excruciatin
for endurance. and until this is done hc
has to suffer from pain like that oi
10000 pin pricks. Numbers of men
have died under the torture, and mol
who have gone through 1t regard ta.
and feathering as anything but mos
fearful ipficuon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
A DARING Hor..m.n.

The famous John Mytton once gal-
Hoped full speed over a rabbit warren
ITO try whether or not his horse would
fall" The horse did fall and rolled
over Mytton. who. with good luck. got
up unhurt Shortly after he attained
his majority Mytton gave dealer an
order for some carriage horses and
went to see what the man had got for
him. He put one of the lot in as tan
dem lender to "try" 1t and with the
dealer at his side drove out on the
highroad. AS they drove Mytton in
CURED II the horse were good timber
Jumper. and. the dealer giving doubt
ful answer to query he did not ex
pect In respect of harness horse.
Mytton Instantly said he must .try"
him. Forthwith he drove at the turn.
pike gate which barred the way before
him. The horse cleverly cleared IT.
leaving the wheeler. the gig and its
occupants OH the take-off side. Won.
'derful 10 relate. neither the horse nor
the man was hurt. The gig. however
stood In urgent need Of repairs.-LOn
don Stock Journal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
TOBACCO IN THE ARCTIC.
Resource Of Miners When They Car
Neither Chew Nor Smoke.

Resource Of Miners When They Can
Neither Chew Nor Smoke.
when the wind is blowing thirty
miles an hour and the temperature is
10 below it is some cold" said man
from Alaska. '.If man used tobacco
in the ordinary way out of doors dur
ing such weather and got his lips wet
through smoking a pipe or chewing he
would be apt to get into trouble. First
thing he knew he'd have his lips cracl.
ed. and they would be raw all winter
long
The regulars stationed at the mill
tnry posts up in Alaska found that if
they tied II tobacco leaf In their arm
pit previous 10 undesired duty they
would become very sick and could pass
the post surgeon for hospital. getting
rid of detail work they wanted to
avoid.
The miners up there learned some
thing of this and found that the tobac-
20 craving could be satisfied by bind
in. II quantity of the leaf either in the
armpit or against the solar plexus
This avoided broken and bleeding lips
during the winter. and they weren't
prevented from smoking indoors US
well if they wanted to. 1t was the out
door smoking or chewing that made all
the trouble. New York Sun.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Iowa Farm Figures

Some census figures have
been given for Iowa fully as
astonishing as those issued a
few weeks ago concerning Mis-
souri,.
1t is shown that in the last
t n years the number of farms
in Iowa has decreased 5 per
cent and farm acreage 2 per
c Mt, while the value of farm
| nd has more than doubled
that the buildings have in
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

to signify their choice of a
United States senator before
the legislature names such. A
special election can be held be-
fore the Legislature adjourns
and give that body ample time
to elect the peoples choice.
The Register & Leader, the
leading progressive paper Of
the state, is urging this policy.
An effort may be made to -
candidates for United States
senator to commit them ives
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
A Curious Remedy.

Perhaps the most curious remedy for
seasickness ever prescribed was that
arranged by Sir Theodore Mayern for
the English princess royal when she
crossed to Belgium in 1912 Cinnamon.
lcoriander. anise. ambergris. musk and
sugar were to be made up into long
'tubes for her to MUNICH on the voyage:
a plaster of balsam of Peru. gum mas
itch and laudanum was to he applied
TO the pit of the stomach. and in addi
ition she was to inhale the comforting
'vapors arising from hash Of toast.
lornnge and citroD peel. roses. lavender
and cloves mingled with wine. CHINA
mon water and elder flower vinegar
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Too Rich For His Pocket.

After the war with Spain party OF
Americans. including Colonel Hecker
Of Detroit. went TO Cuba OH tour Of
inspection. They hnd with them
negro messenger named Frank. One
day Frank got into q place where they
sell ices and cakes Oh the Prado. liz
Havana. and bought plate of ice
lcream. That was 20 cents. The wait
ier handed around some cakes. Frank
took few. The cnkes were passed
for u second and third time. On
each occasion Frank helped himself
literally. Then he called for his cheek
~ was $3.50. American. Colonel Heck
er and some friends. who were at an
adjoining table. heard Frank yell.
what is the matter. Frank:" asked
ithe colonel.
why didn't you stop me!' sobbed
Frank. why didn't you stop me:
Doan you know dis yer niggcr could
eat enough of dis yer stuff to bank
rupt the hull gov'ment?" Philadel-
phia Saturday Evening Post.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Way to Treat venison.

The sportsman was explaining to
few of his unlnitiated friends.
IF YOU don't like venison," he said,
1T Is because 1t has not been prepared
properly. think know the kind you
have tried to eat, and agree with
You it IS not fit. After the deer has
been shot the carcass probably has
been allowed L" liz around until the
blood has DIS. unvr,d the meut anu
really li:,- almost tainted It. Few
hunters dress their game careful,
enough. AS soon a. deer is killet
the carcass should be thoroughly bleu
skinned. the entrulS removed and the
meat hung up in the dry air for some
hours. Thorough and prompt bleeding
is OF the utmost Importance. Nenisun
prepared in this way is conlparativply
light in color that Is. it is Il clear
bright red. and the fat is white and
clean There is no strong. rank TASTE
Nrw York lress.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

The House of Representatives
is composed of 391 members.
These 391 members are chosen
from the various States every
two years, each State electing
the a. The States being divided
into Congressional Districts by
the State Legislatures accord
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

ing to population, or politics.
Each State is entitled to the
number of electors for Presi-
dent that equals the number of
congressman a nd Senators,
thus Iowa having II Congress
men and 2 Senators gives Iowa
l3 ELECTORAL votes in the elect
ion Of President.
There is bad place in the
road, corner Fifth AMI Erie.
1t would improve the disposit-
ion of several teamster and au-
toists if it was attended to.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Tho Rsproof.

II was in the midst of the football
eeasOn. and the students of Professor
Blanks class. we'll aware that their
nessOn had been neglected. were pre-
pared for reproof. but not for just the
way In which 1t came.
AT the end of the hour he slammed
down his book on the desk and ex-
claimed:
"Well. that's the worst recitation
EVER listened to. Why. I've actually
Hone nine-tenths of it myself"-Youth's
Companion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Revene,.


stop" The biakrs Of the motor
were suddenly applied Il pandemonium
ut whirlins wheels ensurd. and the mo,
torist came face to face with Const;l
bic Coppcm. who had been hiding IL.
the hedge
"Excuse me. sir" said the portly po
liceman. taking out his notebook and
pencil. but you exceeded the speed
limit by two miles over II measured
piece Of road.
Il have done nothing OF the Kind
retorted the motorst. "and, besides
We'll. ii YOU don't believe me III
call the sergeant. bein' as 1t was i'm
rs took the time. He's in the pigsty
yonder.'
Don't trouble. Robert" the other
FASTENED 10 reply. II would sooner
pay iifty tines than disturb the SER
ecant mt his meals."-London Answers
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Unanswered.

TO "Anxious Inquirer" who asks MS
of there are rats on a catboat and
whether cowcatchers were first put on
milk trains. we reply that the editor
who knows all about such things is
busy looking up whether or not Rich
ard ILL.,. when he stopped King
Henry's bier. thus became the first
Temperance crusader. and will not he
hble to answer Anxious Inquirer until
be rests up little.-Browning's Mag
hzine. ;
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
His Way of poina.

Gould the cashier of that company
explain the muddle in the books?"
He said he would clear 1t all up"
"Did he?"
NO. he didn't clear it up. he
cleared OUT Baltimore American.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

. his subject and it is proba-
/. little favor will attend the
Y, who is unwilling to leave
s cause in the hands of the
1le.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Faithful Woman.

tell you that wolln n. Is, !, rule. are
more faithful than men-,rn tim,.s
more faithful. never saw a maa
pursue his wife into the very ditch and
dust of degradation and take her IN
Ills arms. ] never saw man stand ;it
He shore whore she was wrecked
waiting for the waves to bring back
her corpse 10 his arms. hut | have sre,;
Il woman with her white arms lift II
man from the mire Of degradation and
hold him to her bosom as II he were
an angel.-lngersoll.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

Every indication is that the
coming legislature must yield
to public sentiment and the
spirit of the present primary
law by amending the statute so
as to permit the holding of a
special primary for the people
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

creased 80 per cent and that
of farm implements and ma
chinery 64 per cent. An equal
ly serious fact is that the ex-
penditure for farm labor has
incresed 81 per cent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Enliahtsnsd.

EhN9ntonoo.
Before married" said Mr.. Hen.
beck. II didn't know what 1t meant
10 support a WIFE,"
n presume you know now
i "Yes. indeed. looked up the wori
1upport' in the dictionary and discov.
Iered that one Of its meanings il 'en.
ldure.'".
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
allant.

Ilendcrson-Ever met with any seri-
ous accident while travelling? Hen
peck-nid l? met my wife while
travelling abroad.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

Trouble springs from idleness ana
grievais :oil from needless eass.-
Franklin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24

Nothing = law that Il not reason. /.
NJ John PoWoil
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-11-24
Knows What's Coming.

Hewitt-Grupt IL discharged about
every Saturday night. Jewett-Yes.
during the week lie feels as II he were
lbetween.iw0 fres.-New York Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-30
JEFFR|ES IS NOW z TO |
EASTERN MONEY RAISES ODDS
AGAINST COLORED MAN.
Wires His Mother That He Is Sure
to Win-Some Freak
Bets.

CHICAGO. H.. June so scare has
been thrown into the colored population
Of Chicago because of the eagerness OF
eastern sporting men to wager large sums
Of money on Jeffries at odds of = to L.
Before the influx of the eastern money
the prevailing odds were 10 to on JEFF
fries, but now they have gone to TO on
the Californian.
There were some bets made that the
fight will not go twenty rounds, while
others wagered 1t would go the limit and
would be a draw. There were a number
of freak bets made, the most absurd be
ing that Jeffries would win in the first
round, while another one was that John
son would be declared the winner inside
of five rounds.
Despite the gloom which has been cast
over them. the colored population is max
ing great preparations to celebrate John
sons victory.
Mrs Tiny Johnson, mother of the col
ored champion, will receive returns after
every round. Jack has made arrange
ments in Reno to have one of his friends
telegraph a brief description Of every
round to his Chicago home. which will be
rendezvous for number OF colored per-
sons on the afternoon Of the fight
A telegram was received last night by
Mrs johnson in which the colored cham
pion stated: Don't believe anything you
see in the newspapers. L am in good con-
dition. Will win sure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-30
PISTOL WIELDER
ASKS MERCY OF COURT
Pullman Porter Arrested Here for
Shooting Two Men on Train
pleads Non Vult.

NEW YORK, June 3O.-The trial of
William Boyd, a negro Pullman porter.
in the Hudson county court Of quarter
sessions, Jersey City. for shooting Bent
ley II. Lord of 70 Clinton avenue. New
ark, and Harrison 9. Higbie of 1O1 Broad
street. Newark on Jersey Central train
en- route for Newark February 81 last
was suddenly terminated yesterday by the
interposing of a plea of non vult
Boyd testified in his own defense that
one of the party of four Newark men on
the train had made insulting remarks
aabOut a negress whom he was escortins
home. and the lawyers hopelessly riddled
his story. His counsel concluded that
there was no way Of justifying the shoot
ing and at recess advised him to throw
himself on the mercy Of the court.
The shooting took place near the Jack
son avenue station in Jersey City as Lord
and Higbie were returning with Roger
and Gayle Young. brothers, after spend
ing an evening at a theater and dining
at the Yale Club in New York city. The
negro escaped and was subsequently, can.
tured i'm Washington.