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The bee., 1911-11-07
SHARP, sTABBING PAINS
Generally Tell of Sick Kidneys-An
darlington Resident Shows
You the Cure

I The sharp twinge of pain in the
small of the back that strikes you
after any sudden twist or awkward
motion, tells of weak. sick kidneys.
Early signs of weakened kidneys
are: backache, lame back. sharp,
dartlng pains, dizzy spells, tired-out
state, dependency. Aud there are
usually disturbances of the urine
too frequent urInation. scalding or
burning pain during passage, dis
colored urine aud sediment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are prepared
especially for sick, weakened kid
neys, backache and urinary disOr-
ders-have cured thousands of such
cases. Doan's are endorsed through
out the cIvilibed world-are recon-
mended by Darlington residents.
John Franklin, EtillnRton, KY,
says: "For three years my kidneys
were disordered. When / stopped
or lifted, sharp twinges darted
through my IONS aud there was an
almost constant pain IN the small
of my back. 1 tired easily, fire.
quently suffered from headaches,
and was also bothered by dizzy
spells. I,was caused additional an
noyance by too freuuent passages Of
the kidney secre eIions, it being nee
essary for me to arise several times
during the night. 1 finally proeur-
ed Doan's Kidney Pills and received
such prompt relief from their use
that continued taking them until l
was completely cured. L cannot re-
commend Doan,s Kidney Pills too
highly.
For Sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New Y ork, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The bee., 1911-11-07
Always Blessed

with a Hearty Appetite if you use
Digesteze. 1t helps your stomach do
the work, digests what you eat and
makes good rich blood from your
food, No more Sleepless Nights,
Headache or Stomach Misery. Get
rid of all these troubles with Diges-
teze. Fifty cents bottle, worth ten
fold it's cost, at drug department of
the st. Bernard Mining Company,
lncOrpurated.
The bee., 1911-11-07

II do not believe there is any 9th
er medicine so good for whooping
cough as Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy" writes Mrs. Francis Tur-
pin, Junction City, Ore. This RENE
dy is also unsurpassed for colds and
Group. For sale by all Dealers.
The bee., 1911-11-07
RemaIns Of oId.rIme Fortress.

Archaeological researches made at
a spot some 20 miles from Kars. Rus
sia, have brought to mt a complete
ly intact stone fortress of prehistoric
date. The masonry of the primitively
designed forts and bastions is some
what roughly, but extremely we'll
laid. Among the many and various
objects found are quite a number Of
well-preserved figures of heather
gods, mostly in animal forms and in
kind of hard-baked potter's clay.
The bee., 1911-11-07

In severe cases of sore lungs, you
need and int 4rnal and external rem
edy. Buy the dollars size BALL
ARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP,
you get two remedies for the price
of one. With every dollar bottle
there is free HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest. Sold by st. Bernard
Mining Co., Incorporated Drug De-
pArtment.
The bee., 1911-11-07
ocoupatTon No. overorowdee

In period when many business and
professional men complain Of unusual
dullness in their various callings 1t is
pleasant to record that one occupation
diligently followed by many persons
OF both sexes is at its height We re-
fer to the business of minding other
peoples business.
The bee., 1911-11-07
No More Dyspepsia.

Gas, or other Stomach Troubles.
Nothing will remain undigested or
sour on your stomach If you
will take a little Digesteze, a power
ful digestive, harmless and pleasant
as Maple Syrup. For sale by the
drug department OF the st. Bernard
Mining Company, Incorporated.
The bee., 1911-11-07
SICKLY CHILD
Made Well By Vinol-Letters
from a Grateful Mother

New Haven. Conn.-"My little girl,
ever since her birth, was frail and
sickly and nothing seemed to do her
any good until we tried your cod liv-
er and iron tonic, Vinol. AS soon as
she commenced to take 1t, l noticed
an improvement in her health and ap-
pearance. She has now taken three
bottles of Vinol, and from the good it
has done her can say it will do all
you claim for 1t in building up and
strengthening frail and delicate chill
dren." (Name furnished on request)
Another mother of Chicago, Ill,
writes: 'T can not say too much in
praise of Vinol for delicate, ailing
children"
We ask every mother of a fraiI,
sickly or ailing child in this vicinity
to try Vinol on our agreement to re-
turn their money If it does not do all
we claim.
ST. BERNARD MINING CO., Incor-
N porated, Drug Department
The bee., 1911-11-07
Almost the Limit.

you say she worries herself un-
necessarily over trifling things?" said
one of two women who were speak
Ing about the ways of another. "Wor-
ries?" was the answer. "Why, she's
more trouble to herself than a fam
lily Of childrenl"
The bee., 1911-11-07
Explained.

Small Robert did not know the
meaning Of death, so when he was
told that a man across the street was
dead ne asked his ive-yea--old sister
what It meant to be dead. After a
moments hesitation she answered.:
why, to ba dead means that-that
S-,you are all in."
The bee., 1911-11-07
Utilized Snare lima

"One can accomplish much by util.
izing spare moments" That's right
That tall girl yonder has read seven
summer novels this season while she
was dummy at bridge. ."-Louisvillo
Courier-Journal.
The bee., 1911-11-07
For Sale

$50 Scholarship on Draughon's
Business College, Nashville, Tenn.
500 Scholarship on Bryant & STRAIT
ton Business College, Louisville,
Ky. Apply to
SEMI WEEKLY BEE,
Darlington, KY.
The bee., 1911-11-07

may not paralvze home so COM
pletel ly rs a mothers long illness.
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills are a
splendid remedy for women. "They
gave me wonderful benefit in con-
stipaJion aud female trouble" wrote
Mrs. N. @. Dunlap, of Leadi,l. Tenn.
If ailing, try them. 25c at all drug
Oiaka
The bee., 1911-11-07
Different.

Willie-"Did the doctor make you
take nasty medicine when you were
sick7" Freddie-"No; II was father
who made me take it"-Judge
The bee., 1911-11-07
"Ohl You kid.n
2t

When the average boy insists on a
spotless collar every day one may be
sure that he is leaving his childhood
behind and that the responsibilities of
life have begun
The bee., 1911-11-07
The Usual Result

Just because the De Faques found
heir butler celebrating the anniver-
sary of his wedding. they discharged
him"
Il suppose they thought since he
was loaded. the proper thing 10 do
was to Are him."
fI viea4-
The bee., 1911-11-07
Avoid Haste In Criticism

Except in cases of necessity, which
are rare. leave your friend to learn
unpleasant truths from his enemies;
they are ready enough to tell them.
20. w. Holmes.
The bee., 1911-11-07

Itohl Itehi ItchI-Scratehl Scratch,
scratchi The more you scratch the worse the
itch. Try Doan's Ointment. II cures piles,
eczema, any skin itching. All druggists sell il.
The bee., 1911-11-07
Mark of lnsincerity.

Beware OF him who meets you with
a friendly mien. and in the midst OF
a cordial salutation seeks to avoid
your glance.
The bee., 1911-11-07
ReadIustment.

After marriage the self-made man
often finds it necessary to make ex.
tensive alterations.-Life
The bee., 1911-11-07

Mo feel strong, have good appetite and di-
gestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Bur
dock Blood Bitters, the great system tonic and
builder.
The bee., 1911-11-07
A Plain inquiry.

Warden. what are most of these
men doing here?" principally doing
time. madam"
The bee., 1911-11-07
Many Have Tried.

No man has ever gained distinction
because Of the excellence of his Jew.
elry.
The bee., 1911-11-07
HeDidn'tCare


Nov. John!" cried Mrs. Prill in
tones of exasper.t.on.
Prill continued removing his coat.
Then he tossed 1t through the open
window from the screened porch into
the living room. Nlst he determined.
ly shed his vest, I s cellar and his tie,
and with relieved "Whaw." sank
into the hammock.
You are pe-fe Fly maddeairg!"
went on his wife when she had wit
messed his deed. How can yo1-"
Thudl Thud! PT.lrs shoes hit the
porch floor as he Kicked item OF
Next he sighed with con cgt
IF the McSlcys slou.d cone row"
tearfnlly began his wife
Prill raised himself in the hammock
and spoke heatedly. For four con-
secutive nights" said he, Il have sat
on my own front porch In starched
and melting agony, all for fear the
McSloys would CALI have worn a
coat that was constructed by a fiend
ish tailor for arctic exploration
work and vest that originally start
ed out in life as a mustard plaster !
have endured the glare of the lights
from within the house which you in
sisted on keeping lighted so the Nc
Sloys would know we were at home
l have choked to death up to late
hour because you wouldn't make any
lemonade till you finally gave up hope
of the McSloys for that evening Now
I'm through!
why, the dumb animals in the
parks are treated with more consider
alton by their keepers than | have
been treated In my own homei'
The bee., 1911-11-07

An automobile was chugging slow
ly down before the house.
Then came the sound of a large
body heaving and scrambling. Pril
tumbled out of the hammock. He
hurtled through the open window into
the living room, ia whose dark fast
negses reposed most of his wearing
apparel AS he disappeared there was
crash. He had overturned the
fernery.
Throw in my shoes!" he called
softly.
There was a bang and growl as he
pumped egainst a rocking chair
Tomething tore as he struggled with
is vest. When he groped for his coat
is head encountered a corner of the
taao Finally, gesping. breathless.
7ith his vest upside down and his
.ollar twined in weird convolutions
Inder one ear, Prill desperately ven
Ired out on the front porch to meet
the McSloys
John" said Mrs Prill when be ap-
cared This is the agent for the new
9efrigerator | was telling you about
he thought he'd find you at home II
came in the EVENING""
What are. you giggling about?'
srowled her husband Il was Just 60
ng to put on my things. anyhow
hink the weather's turning cooler!"
The bee., 1911-11-07

SAuuO ONOiy Oue III ueT ChllluB llSl
and she is on the membership commit
tee Of that club / want to join, and
Mr.. McSloy runs out to the golf clut
In his machine Saturdays, and 1t would
be splendid If he liked you and would
pick you up sometimes, and ! should
think"
Il know you would, Celia" inter
rupted her emancipated husband IN
languid content from the hammock
Il know just what you would think
and am going to spare you the re
cital, because the weather is far toe
hot for you to exert yourself by talk
ing when you don't have tot / know
your every little thought, darling!
And somehow at this minute It would
MT make blithering bit Of difference
If King George himself in his cor
onation robes and with his crown tuck
ed under his arm should walk up those
front steps, l should rely on his com.
mon sense as a man to understand
that nobody but a lunatic would keep
on his coat and the trimmings If he
didn't have tot"
Men," observed Mrs. Prill agitated-
ly, "are the densest, stupidest, most
selfish thingsl If you knew how It
would make me feel if Mrs. McSloy
should catch you looking like this
you'd put on your coat and shoes and
collar at oncel Mrs. McSloy always
looks as though she had come out of
a bandbox, and"
'She can go right back into q
bandbox for all of mel" persisted
Prill, airily. I'D have you understand
that I'm just as good as the McSloys!
And all their relations This toady-
ing makes me tired! Isn't this my
own house? Why should / have to
consult McSloy about my wearing ap-
parel? You'll be wanting me to tele-
phone him to ask whether / shall
wear my blue pajamas or my pink
ones! If Mrs. McSloy's delicate con-
stitution can't stand the shock of see
ing a man without a collar, l don't
think I'd bother about knowing her II
we're you!"
Their first call, tool" mourned
Prill. And first impressions count
sol"
"Fudgel" said Prill "You are the
slave of conventions"
"Johnl" hissed his wife. as she
sprang to her feet There are the
McSloys!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
IN Irritating Male Falling.

Mrs. William Leeds, who has taken
Mrs. George Keppel's house in London
for the season, came from New York
with forty huge trunks, all the same
size, all mounted with shining brass,
all claret colored, and all as lustrous
as the body of a motor car.
Mrs Leeds, as her forty trunks i'm
ply, dresses very beautifully. She
spends a large amount upon her war
drobe. and at a dinner at the Plaza,
discussing the fact that woman's dress
is so much less durable than mans,
she once said:
we women dress foolishly, and We
will continue to do 50 till men disap-
prove; but
She smiled upon the man seated at
the table.
mo man in the world ever disap-
proved Of dress extravaganza in a
woman unless she happened to be his
wife"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
; = =
STORIES
, WORTH READING.
His Father Was Dead.

Where is your father living?" ask
ed the lawyer of witness.
He's dead, sir; dropped off very
suddenly, sir"
How came he to drop off sudd-
enly?"
Foul play, sir. The sheriff impos,
ed on his unsuspicious nature, sir;
and getting him to go on platform to
take look at a select audience. sud
denly knocked the trapdoor from
under him and he died. sir"
The lawyer was satisfied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

and sold as the property of the South
ern Life Insurance Co., of Dawson, to
satisfy a judgment in favor of Mrs.
Lora Langford Logan VS.. The Southern
Life Insurance Co., obtained in the
City Court of Americas.
The purchaser at said sale, upon ae-
ceptance of bid, is required to depOs-
it with the undersigned the sum Of
Five Hundred Dollars, subject to the
confirmation of said sale by the Judge
of said Superior Court, and that the
balance of said purchase price shall
be paid to the receiver within two
days after notice of the confirmation
of said sale.
This August 5th, 1911.
r. L. MAYNARD,
Special Receiver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.

Notice is hereby given that the
mayor and city council of Americas
has called a special election to be
held in the city of Americas on the
22d day of August, 1911, for the cleo
ton of a clerk and treasurer of the
city of Americas to fill the unexpired
term of T. n. Hawkes., resigned.
Said election shall be held under
provision of section FIVE of the
charter of the city of Americas, and
all persons who were registered and
are qualified to vote in the regular
election for mayor and aldermen held
in December, 1910, shall be entitled
to vote in said election.
This motive given by order of the
Mayor and City Council of Americas
and as provided by section FIVE of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
The Person To Do 1t.

Senator William P Frye, of Maine,
and Senator Charles Curtis, of Kansas,
had been having long and somewhat
heated discussion as to the authorship
of some of the works attributed 20
Shakespeare.
Well said Senator Frye, with
fnality, when l die and go. to heaven
l will hunt up Shakespeare and ask
him about it.
Suppose you do not happen to find
Shakespeare there?" suggested Sena-
tor Curtis.
Then you can ask him." answered
the Maine Senator, as he passed quick
ly out of hearing. York Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
Receivers Sale.

GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
Will be sold before the court house
door in the city of Americas, between
the legal hours of sale, on the 2s1t
day of August, fifty shares of the cap
itol stock of the Dawson Consolidated
Grocery Company of the par value Of
one hundred dollars each and repre-
scented by a certificate of stock No
10. Said stock sold under and by
virtue of an order of the Judge OF
the Superior Court of Sumter County,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

If the administration of state edu-
cational affairs is improved by the
changes in the law they should be
heartily welcomed by all interested in
the welfare Of the public schools. An
tntelligently conducted state educa-
uonal department, handled by educat-
ors and not politicians, could assist
materially in putting the country
schools on higher level than they
now occupy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Another fine representative of the
best that is TO be found in Southern
manhood passed away with the death
of Gen. George w, Gordon. He amply
illustrated throughout his entire life
the grand old name Of gentleman"
The purity and loyableness of such a
life is beautiful lesson for the young
er generation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

The state expenditures the coming
year may reach six million dollars.
Well Georgia is a six million dollar
state. 1t can not increase in wealth.
population and progressiveness with
out increasing its outlay for public
Let us be thankful that its
demands heavier expendi-
lures year by year The only thing IS
to avoid waste or parsimony. One IS
as harmful as the other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
SOME =
MORNING SMILES. =
The Fruit That Never Fails.

me Fruit mai never faiIS.
Though crops may fail from yea to
year
And leave US very sad,
There is one fruit it doth appear,
That always to be had.
In apples, peaches and in pears
A shortage may be found,
But constantly in life's affairs
The lemons passed around.
1t greets the simple signing swain,
1t scares the soldier bold.
1t bids the statesman oft complain
And in finance tbs sold.
Though droughth and bug may proWl
about
This sturdy fruit prevails;
'Tis always freely passed about;
The lemon never fails.
Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

A countryman who had been hen
pecked all his life was about to die.
His wife thought it her duty to offer
him such consolation as she might, and
said: John, you are about to go, but
/ will follow you" 81 suppose so,
Manda," said the old man, meekly;
but, so far as | am concerned, you
don't need to be in any hurry about it.
Buffalo Enquirer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
All Subscriptions Payable in Ad-

All Subscriptions Payable in Ad-
Fance.
Advertising Rates promptly furnish
ed upon application
All advertising copy requiring two
columns of space or less should be in
the business office not later than noon
of day prior to date Of issue IN order
20 insure its prompt insertion. Al
copy for space Of more than Two col
umns should be submitted not later
than o'clock of the day, two days
prior to date Of issue.
Memorial Resolutions, Resolutions
OF Respect, Obituary Notices, etc,
other than those which the paper may
deem proper to publish as news mat
ter, will be charged for at the rate OF
3 cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

A writer on woman-that never end
ing and never wearisome subject Of
Observation-Disclosures the wordly-wise
philosophy of Thackeray, who said
that nothing but a squint in her eye
or pronounced hump on her back
can keep a woman from marrying
whom she will" Are We to infer from
this that the Americas old bachelors
are left in that forIorn condition be-
cause no woman wants them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Maine has held a position Of prom
inence in national affairs out Of all
proportion to its Importance as a
state, due to the habit OF selecting It's
strongest men for Congress and keep
ing them in that body indefinitely. Tae
South must adopt the same policy
Once it does it will dominate Congress
as in the days before the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
The Colonel in a New Role.
(Churubusco Ind.D Truth.)

TCNUTUDUsCO TInu.J ITULn.I
A Whitley county teacher was tell
ing the story of Red Riding Hood. She
had described the woods and the wild
animals that live there.
Suddenly" she said, Red Riding
Hood heard a loud noise. She turned
around, and whom do you suppose she
saw standing there, looking at her
and showing all its sharp, strong,
white teeth?"
Teddy Roosevelt" cried one of the
boys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
What He Wanted 1t For.

The canny Scot wandered into the
parmacy Pm wanting three penn'orCh
O. laudanum," he announced.
What for?" asked the chemist sus-
piciously.
For twopence," responded the Scot
at once.-Tit Bits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
Suited Him.
CKansas City Journal

(kansas City JOurnaI)
These summer girls would rather
waltz than eat" remarked the hotel
clerk.
In that case" said the proprietor,
I'll add a dance or two to the even
ing programme and cut a couple of
courses off the dinner bill"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Turkey is wasting ten millions on q
Dreadnaught. The folly that builds
warships for Turkey when its peas
a0trv is starving is simply reflection
of the naval madness of other coun-
tries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Cakleigh Thorne, president of the
Trust Company Of America, says
George W. Perkins is more fool than
knaye. This steel investigation is
certainly throwing a flood light on
what these New York magnates think
of each other. After while We will get
the true perspective Of the whole
bunch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Does your wife often grieve because
she threw over a wealthy man in order
to marry you?" She started to once,
but | cured her of it the first rattle out
of the box" q wish you would tell me
how" Il started right in to grieving
harder and longer than she lid
Houston Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

The shortening of the Georgia seas
on for game birds by six weeks is a
move in the right direction. The quail
and other birds should be given more
opportunity than they have had in re-
cent years to multiply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
His Interest.

Are you related to the bride or
groom elect?" inquired the busy usher.
No"
The what interest have you i'll tn
ccremony?"
I'm the defeated candidate. Pitts
burg Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17
These Biz Hats.

"Drat the cat."
Whats the matter, girl?"
The cat went to sleep on my new
hat | wore her down town without
noticing her. "-Washington Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

There is little use in changing the
prohibition law by amendments. If it
is not enforced now is there any reas-
on to believe it will be enforced if it
is altered?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

The principal thing for a woman
past forty is to remember to keep her
hat on straight" says Harper's Bazaar.
In other words, she must not lose her
grip on the essential things OF life Or
grow careless about matters OF dress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Mr.. Perkins doesn't have to tell how
much the Steel Trust contributed to
the election Of McKinley-and perhaps
Taft. The end of the trust elected
presidents is drawing near.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

They may make the old Third Dis
trict look a triae peculiar in shape but
it will embrace the best part of GeOr-
gia just the same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

A chauffeur has just welded the
niece Of Mrs. Vanderbilt It's nip and
tuck these days between an auto driy-
e. and the foreigner with a title.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-17

Sect. Of Commerce Nagel has it
down right He says that when the
government runs the business of the
country Gary and his associates will
try to run the government.