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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
Once AGAIN The FRUIT
CROP IS KILLED OUT
Reports From Up State of
Gloomy Nature

Atlanta, Ga, March 20.-Manager I.
NJ Fleming of the Georgia Fruit En-
change, gave out a very blue and dis
couaging statement today regarding
the condition of the Georgia fruit crop
following the recent cold spell. Re-
ports received at the exchange indicate
general damage of Is per cent. all
over the state.
Even the Southwest Georgia section
is included, though it was thought for
some time that that portion Of he crop
had escaped.
In part Manager Fleming says:
"A ray of hope is to be found in the
section around MarshallviEe. j. D.
Booten, a grower of Marshallyille says
that the peach crop there has not suf-
fered materially
"On the other hand J. F. Murph,
president of the exchange, is now IN
that section of the state, and from in
vestigations personally conducted by
him, has reported that fully 80 per
cent. of the crop has been killed
outright.
I'VE also communicated with J. Nj.
Graham, of Rome, who states that
practically the entire crop has been
killed in that locality. The same re-
,,or+ oo,,,ac n, from, tho MILAN. or
chards, near Rome, which would in
dicate that all the growers have
suffered greatly from the cold spell.
"A line on the extent of the dam
age to the section around Griffin may
be secured from the report of c. II.
Westbrook, who states to us that 9
per cent. of the peach crop has been
killed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
IMPORTANT
NOTICE!

We beg 10 announce to our
patrons, and the public gem
orally tina we have arranged
TO have Mrs. {. F. Harris, an
experienced and able demon
stratOr for the FayOrite Stove
& Range Co., with us from
March the 9th to April 1st,
inclusive. We cannot a this
time announce the program,
but suffice to state that it will
be interesting. We ourselves,
are willing to learn more
abOu5 this Standard Range.
Remember the dates from
Monday, March p, until Sat
urday April LIST, inclusive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
LINEMAN Is KILLED BY
FRIEND IN 4 HOTEL
Eugene Donaldson is Killed at ROyStOn
BY s. II. Asher.

Royston, Ga, March 20.-Eugene
Donaldson,a telephone lineman, of At
lanta, was shot and fatally wound I'd
lat a hotel here yesterday morning by
is, H. Asher, foreman of the con
.struction gang.
Donaldson died this afternoon
Asher was arrested, but declined to
discuss the cause of the shooting.
There were no witnesses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
DECLINED TO ACCEPT CALL
TO CHURCH IN FL0RID
IS Curate OF st. Johns Church 1t
jacksonville.

Quite recently a call was extended
by St Johns church at Jacksonville
the largest one of that denomination
in the city, to Rev J. b. Lawrence,
rectir Of Calvary church here, to the
Office of curate, or assistant rector,
there, two gentlemen of that city, COM
ing here for that purpose. While ap-
preciating the offer thus made him,
Mr. Lawrence preferred to continue his
duties in Americas, where he has
been for a number Of years and is
held in esteem by his Pensioners and
many friends besides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
GREEE AND GAYNOR TO
FACE COURT AGAIN
Nc;ed Prisoners Begin New Fight to9
Freedom.

Atlanta, Ga, March 20.-The post
poned hearing on the pleas of Greene
and Gaynor to be allowed to take the
pupers' oath will begin tomorrow De-
fore Commissioner Colquitt. The pris-
on terms of the men have already eX-
pired, but the government CONTENDS
they are not "paupers" and is inslstlis
that the huge fine of $5S5749.9O I'M
posed upon each of them at the time
of their conviction four years ago De
paid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
MANY THINK IT IS
The YELLOW PERIL
That Uncle Sam Is Trying to
Brighten

Washington, March 20-With the
repeated significant allusion to Japan
on the part of American officials and
certain foreign diplomats, in conneo-
ton with the Mexican situation, the
military movement to the frontier was
summed up by European diplomat
as inspired for the following reasons,
all coming under the head Of mill
tary demonstrations.
1. Against the Mexican revolution
lists.
,. Against the Mexican government
to inspire it to more efficient action
in putting down the instruction.
8. To impress the American peop-
pie with the efficiency of their army
for sudden mobilization and immediate
use.
4. To impress foreign nations, par
ticularIy Japan and Germany, in the
same way. This, perhaps, is the most
f III pO4 IcillI OCloOIl VI an
Although Investigation in diplomatic
circles today failed to indicate ac-
tually the existence of a secret agree
ment between Mexico and Japan as
relating to the rights Of Japan III
Mexico, it was semi-officiaIly admitted
by state department officials and 9TH
ers that certain peculiar circum-
stances of the past six months or year
would seem to confirm these state
ments.
Representative Hobson, it develops,
had informed members Of the Foreign
Affairs committee of the house during
the last winter of his information on
this subject in support of his speeches
on the floor of the house, concerning
the military and naval preparations
of the country and it appears they did
not give the matter serious consider
alton, for the reason that Hobson did
not disclose the source of his informa-
ton.
At the Mexican embassy it was en-
phatically denied that any such secret
alliance had been entered into with
Japan and the subject would not be
discussed
If Japan has actually made such a
treaty it would be construed to mean
an effort on the part of Japan to gain
a secret political advantage on the
United States on the American con-
tinent.
Developments in the war depart
ment indicate clearly that Japan is re-
garded as a part of the Mexican sit
uation in the "maneuvers." Orders
We're issued simultaneously with the
orders for the military mobilizati
directing that every garrison on the
Pacific coast be recruited to the max
imum strength.
While a provisional regiment of in
fantry for mobilization at Galveston
was made up of coast artillery troops,
they were all taken from the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts The word went
forth that not a single man or Off
Ger was not to be disturbed on the Il
coast, and furthermore the
order was issued that the company
Of coast artillery that had been or
1ered to Calexico from San Diego for
patrol duty several weeks ago should
at once return to their own defense
pests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mrs. Alice Morgan left yesterday fo5
Cordele upon a Pleasant visit of sew
eral days to her sister, Mrs. E. l.
Kiker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Miss Fannie Chambliss returned 70
Moaltrie yesterday after a visit of 4
few days to relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Never tell a woman that she is dull.
Just for that she might cut you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Judge James A. HiXon spent yester-
day in Mt. Vernon, called there upon
legal business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
PINE SHINGLES FOR SALE.

No l Heart Pine Shingles at bar
gain. Phone No. 16. Clark & Johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Miss Annie Mclaughlin, one of thu
capable teachers of the city schools
is still confined to her home here by
slight .Mdisposition
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
PEOPLE WHO come FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICAS
As Well As Those Who 10
Away.

Picture Frames made 10 order
Large line to select from. Holiday
Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

A man seems to think he gets mar
ried just to show how little he can ap-
preciate it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Miss Amzie Daniel, of Friendship, is
the attractive guest Of her sister, Mrs.
T. Marvin Everette, for few days at
her pretty College street home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Miss Amzie Daniel, of Friendship, is
the attractive guest Of her sister, Mrs.
T. Marvin Eyerette, for a few days at
her pretty College street home.
1900 sheet rolls pure tissue Zoe; four
for zoe. Rembert's.
Mr. Frank Mclaughlin has been
confined to his home for day or two
by illness, to the regret OF has ye"y
large circle Of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boswell re-
turned to their home in Marshallville
yesterday, after a short visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Weeks.
Col Arthur Bussey, of Columbus,
was looking after his large Interests
in Americas yesterday
Samuel W. Westbrook, of Greens,
boro n. c, is in Americas and stop
ping at the Hotel Windsor.
John B. Fielder, Jr., who now claims
his headquarters in st. Louis was in
Americus yesterday.
Messrs. J. L. and w. A Stokes, two
well known young Buena Vistaians,
spent yesterday here, coming over the
day before in their car.
Mrs. George Duncan returned to her
home in Buena Vista yesterday after
visit of two days here to her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Hamil.
C. F. jackson came up yesterday
from Albany to look after matters Of
business here.
Mrs. R. ]. Perry is confined to her
home still by serious Illness, to the
regret of her many friends.
/ Miss Mildred Hollis, who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Dupont
Query, in Macon, for two or three
weeks, returned here yesterday.
Mrs S. B, Lewis returned yesterday
to her home in Albany, after a visi
to her daughter, Mrs J. G. Dodson, a
her residence on Lee street.
Wharton Mitchell was among tn
score of Atlantians coming to Ameri
Gus yesterday on business.
w. w. Roberts registered from AT
Ianta yesterday among the many ar
rivals at the Hotel Windsor.
Mrs. Hugh Bagley has returned t.
Atlanta, her former home, with he
mother, Mrs Evans, for a probable
. stay of some length.
B. H. Hill, of Atlanta, was amon&
the many visitors spending yesterda,
} in Americas on business.
; Miss Kathleen Gilbert, one of Al
bany's fairest and most popular so
ciety girls, is the guest of her sister
Mrs. Henry Lanier, this week.
Miss Kathleen McGarrah, of Friend
ship, is a pretty and admired visitor
in Americas this week, coming Sun.
day afternoon She will be the gues
of her grandmother here, during the
visit
Today is the last day of the WASH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Don't harp on one string until YOU
calk with a twang.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

No man can be greater than his wife
will permit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
INCUBAT0RS FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A high class saddle
horse for sale; young; drives single or
double; can see him at Kelly's STA
bles Thos. S. Gardner, owner.
21-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mr. Frank Mclaughlin has been
confined to his home for day or two
by illness, to the regret OF has ve"y
large circle Of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Messrs. J. R. and B. G. Wright, Wis
itors here for a few days, returned TO
cambridge yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Success : a target with a might
small bu. c-eye.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

1900 sheet rolls pure tissue I0c; four
for zoe. Rembert'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boswell re-
turned to their home in Marshallville
yesterday, after a short visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21
Today is the last day of the Wash
Goods Sale mt WarliCk BrOS., Lamar
Street.

Miss Lynn Mathis, who has been Wis
iting Mrs. c. w Walker, in Albany, for
several days, returned yesterday to
her home in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Col. Arthur Bussey, of Columbus,
was looking after his large Interests
in Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mrs. R. J. Perry is confined to her
home still by serious illness, to the
regret of her many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

C. F. Jackson came up yesterday
from Albany to look after matters Of
business here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Wharton Mitchell was among the
score of Atlantians coming to Ameri-
Gus yesterday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

w. w Roberts registered from At
Ianta yesterday among the many az
rivals at the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Miss Mildred Hollis, who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Dupont
Query, in Macon, for two or three
weeks, returned here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mount Vernon, Md, Dec 10, 1908.
During the time I have been selline
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mrs. George Duncan returned to her
home in Buena Vista yesterday after
a visit of two days here to her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Hamil
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Messrs. J. L, and W. A. Stokes, two
well known young Buena Vistaians,
spent yesterday here, coming over the
day before in their car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mrs. S. B, Lewis returned yesterday
to her home in Albany, after a visit
to her daughter, Mrs ]. G. Dodson, at
her residence on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Mrs. Hugh Bagley has returned to
Atlanta, her former home, with her
mother, Mrs. Evans, for a probable
stay of some length.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-21

Samuel W. Westbrook, of Greens,
boro n. c, is in Americas and stop
ping at the Hotel Windsor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
ALsarned Ru.ainn Rahx.

William Lyon Phelps tells this story
about Robert Louis Stevenson as illus-
trating the cosmopolitanismo Of Rus
sian character, which Professor Phelps
says Is unaccountable In - measure
for the international effect and innu-
ence Of Russian novels. Stevenson.
writing from Mentone to hts mother,
Jan. I. 1874. said: I'VE have two lit
tie Russian girls. with the youngest Of
whom. little polyglot button Of a
three-year-old. had the most laugha-
BILE little scene at lunch today She
said something In Italian which made
everybody laugh very much. After
some examination she announced en-
phaticaIly to the whole table In Ger
man that was madchen This
hasty conclusion az to my sex she was
led afterward to revise, but her new
opinion was announced In language
quite unknown to me and probably
Russian To complete the scroll Of
her accomplishments she said goodby
to me In very commendable English"
Three days later Stevenson added:
1.-THE little Russian kid is only two
and a half. She speaks six lam
Ruages" IB#
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
Pottery Work In China.

The Chinese are pioneers in the art
of pottery, the rapidity with which
they construct pots being marvellous.
One man will mold two ten-inch pots
In three minutes The potter's wheel
is the essential part of the equipment
The workman's left hand is gently
thrust into the center of the clay.
while his right hand is slightly press
ing on the outside to keep the whole
together, but it is from the inside that
most OF the shaping is done. Mean
while the wheel is made to turn
more quickly. Then. by keeping both
hands opposite each other-i. e.. one
inside and one outsideltogether NOV
ing slowly up from the wheel. pressure
by both hands is exerted. and the
shapeless mass of clay assumes the
shape of pot with astonishing rapid
ity.-sA thin piece of wood is used to
hatten the rim. and usually the same
piece is used to measure the pot to see
IL 1t is the correct size.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
saucers and Finer Bowls.

Drinking from the saucer was not
social solecism .seventy-five years ago.
In fact, sets of old china may still be
found intact that include dainty tab
loids upon which the cup was forest
while the contents, taken from the
saucer, were imbibed and from the at
tending noise apparently almost in
hailed by the drinker. One spoon was
regarded as sufficient for all courses
of food as well as drink, and the over
worked knife did duty both for cutting
and carrying. As for finger bowls, did
not the late SENATOR Tom Benton CON
f1de to his diary that his FIRST expert
ence with them was at dinner given
by President Van Buren,? The presi-
dent, said he, dipped his fingers dain-
-tily In the bowl and dried them upon
his napkin, but rolled up my sleeves
and took good old fashioned wash"
Boston Transcript.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
If-c.nsds Had Been Coded to Us.

( O4UdO8 T1du 16cH OoQGQ 10 u
But for the Wisdom of George Wash
ington and Benjamin Franklin Eng
land would have ceeed Canada to us at
ithe-cIose of@the- Revolutionary war.
Washington and Franklin knew that
If Canada had been ceded to the colo
MES France. from which Canada had
been wrested some twenty years ear
Her, would have demanded that coun=
try as indemnity for the expense she
was put to In the war for our indie.
pendence. With. the French nag re.
stored In Canada 1t would have been
q matter of very short time when we
would have been at war with France,
and to save us from defeat there Is
nothing more certain than that we
would have appealed to England. The
aid would have come. and come swift
and irresistible. and the chances are
we would have returned to our allie
glance to the crown OF England, for It
was years between the treaty of peace
and the formation of the Union. plenty
Of time to get into a quarrel with
France over some dispute as to bound
ary or flshing.- Washington Post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
Why Gold is Preeiou. Metal.


Pure or fine gold will stand any test
It may be put to in comparison with
other metals. 1t can be rolled or ham
mered, extending 1t In any direction.
until 1t becomes transparent. 1t can
also be drawn into a thread as fine as
human hair 1t melts at about 1000
degrees f.. and, though it may be kept
In a molten state for an indefinite
time. 1t loses none Of its weight even
should the heat be increased The col
or Is unaffected by air, water or heat
and will stand any test liberalization
No simple acid will dissolve or attack
pure gold In conjunction with silver
gold is the first metal with which man
became acquainted and is the most
valuable by reason of the vast number
of uses to which it is put II is found
In almost every country In metallic
state and nearly always in crystals
The old Egyptian symbol for gold sig
nified divinity and perfection. The
chemical term used today is aurum.-
New York Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
.lmnalinn thu Wild Boar.

In Germany the boar hunt occurs an
nuaffy Trained hounds are held in
leash until the Iair-of the boars is sniff
ed. and then they are let go. Off rush
the bristling beasts. They run fast,
and the faster they skip along the wild
or and .madder" they get Sometimes
they are shot, but the correct style of
killing is to use long spear or short
swordlike knife, The hunter spies his
boarship speeding along In an almost
straight line, blinded with rage and
ferocity Bending over sideways to che
earth, the sportsman thrusts his spear
dull end downward in the soil and the
sharp point slanting upward and turn
ed directly to the boar's path. Straight
on the wild hog rushes, and with Al
the impetus of his long flight he plunges
upon the spear point and there. impaled,
dies a bloody death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
IA Right and Lawful, Rood"

An example of the old rough and
ready methods Of arriving at meas-
urement is the Elizabethan way of
getting the feet" Falendn Leigh,
who wrote on surveying. records that
after service on Sunday sixteen men
were stopped at the church door, just
as they happened to come out, and
drawn up in line, left foot to left foot.
The length thus obtained WAS taken
AZ "a right and lawful rood to meas
ure and survey the land with" and
a sixteenth part of 1t as "a right aud
lawful foot" Although big and little
men were thus roughly averaged
against each other. the results nat
urally varied to some extent. Hence
1t Is. as Shaw Sparrow notes In treat
ing of this rood" as the architectural
''bay" which gives us the bay win
dow" that bay Is sometimes found
to be rather less than sixteen feet Of
twelve inches.-London Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
curainn In Knraa.

A strange way of eursing is that of
the Korean. His ordinary swear word
is "Oenuma,' Or You brute The,
Japanese have the same Partially for
this term of endearment. But accord
Ing to the Oriental Economic Review
the Korean considers himself especial
" abusive when he calls a person his
child or grandchtfd When he wants
to call somebody down the Korean
demands hotly. Are you not my
childT' And the angry retort Is;
What! your child? You are my
grandchild." Then the first goes a
step further and cries, You are a
grandchild Of my grandehildH' to
which the rejoinder is: You conceit-
ed fellow! Have you forgotten that
you are grandchild of grandchild
of my =grandchildy' When their vi,
tuperation reaches its climax the peo-
pie OF, Chosen at last come to the oc-
cidental standard of exclaiming. you
grandchild of a dogv'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
A Bird That d. Fearsl.

The elster Pica candatal IL a bird
that is respected and feared through
out south Germany. 1t belongs to the
raven tribe and is about the size Of
dove. with black and white feathers
and long, pointed tail. It builds its
nest In orchards. and its life In sacred
If 1t is seen three times in succession
on the same housetop In a place re-
mote from its home 1t is believed to be
sure sign of death In that house. II
1t flies oyer house where any one is
i'll and gives its peculiar cry the sick
person is sure to die, but If It does not
scream the patient may recover. 1t is
better for the sick person II the bird
does not come near. No one could be
hired to bother these birds for fear
they might seek revenge, and II by
chance one of them Should die 1t Is a
sign of bad luck to the owner Of the
property where it is found. The
bird Is a valuable insect destroyer and
in this way probably more than com
pensates for the fear 1t occasions
among the farmers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-06
Servants In Turkey.

= Turkey is not nearly SO benighted as
we imagine, for there Is no servant
question there, Though slavery is still
recognized, the kadun mistress of the
house, is mother to her servants
whom she treats as children, and no
children In the world are better treated
than Turkish children The most pain
full thing the kadun can do to a maid
Is to say: The master has found q
good husband for thee Thou wilt be
married al such and such time"
= ''Oh. mistress, what have / done to
be thus abandoned?" is the usual sor-
rowful response,
Even after the servants marriage the
kindly relations between mistress and
maid continue. There are no dxed
servant wages in Turkey Faithful
servants are rewarded from time to
time In accordance with their masters
or mistresses' good pleasure or ciEeum
stances.-Chicago journal.