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welt men then returned to the COM
mittee room with the statement,
however, that they would leave again
at once if the point was not con-
ceded to them.
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Another Defeat for Roosevelt.

When the vote was finally taken
on Hadleys motion, the Roosevelt
men suffered their second defeat in
the convention. The proposition to
unseat. 80 Taft delegates and seat 90
Roosevelt men in their places was
defeated The vote stood 564 to
I51O.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
CERTAIN RESULTS
Many an Americus Citizen Knows
How Sure They Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work
of Doans Kidney Pills in Americas.
There is plenty of positive proof of
this is the testimony of citizens. Sucn
evidence should convince the most
skeptical doubter. Read the follow
ing statement:
Mrs. H. G. Stanield, 119 Finn St.
Americas, Ga, says: Judging from
nv experience with Doan's Kidney
Pills | am glad to recommend them.
They have been used in our home
with the best results A member Of
our family received a great benefit
from Doan's Kidney Pills when suf-
fering from a bad attack of kidney
trouble and / am now treating our
little child with them to the best Of
advantage Her kidneys were sluggish
and | despaired of ever getting any
thing that would help her until
happened to hear of Doan's Kidney
| Pills. They proved to be very effec-
tive and i'm return for what they have
done, | shall always recommend
them"
For sale by all dealers, Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the -Doan's-ant
J take no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
FIELDER NOT WORRIED
BY BLEASE CHARGES
Says He VIII Go To Baltimore With
Delegation.

Atlanta, June 10-Thomas B. Fielder
one of Georgias delegates-at-la'S 2
to Baltimore, says he has no fears of
the threats of Gov Cole L. Blease to
have him arrested when he passes
through South Carolina with the Geo
gia delegation.
Il shall go and come when | please, .
he said 81 am absolutely unconcernei
with this latest effort of Blease to OBJ
tain cheap political notoriety. | will
attend the Baltimore convention, and
! shall go with the delegation
He says there is nothing to the
Blease charges, the Newberry county
grand jury having refused to return a
true bill against him, and he will pay
no attention to it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
BICYCLE WAS
RETURNED At
SMALL COST
A TIMES-RECORDER 40 PAID
And Even He Who Runs Nav
Read

Does advertising in The Times-Re-
Sorder's want column pay the adver-
user? Several hundred Americas
people who have tried it will give al
frmative answer.
Anon gthese is Mr.. G. A. Turpin,
from whose residence a new $45 BIZ
cycle was stolen recently. A lost"
ad was inserted in The Times ecor-
der, and a young man living in Il
town twenty-five miles away read it,
He had bought fro ma negro just
such a wheel as was described in the
ad and forthwith called Mr.. Turpin
up on the phone 1t was the right
wheel and the owner recovered IT
at the expenditure of few cents IN
advertising.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
BALTIMORE ARMORY
is IN READINESS
100000 Make Request For
10000 Tickets

Baltimore, June 10-Baltimore now
awaits the coming of the thousand
national convention, the preparations
Tor which practically have been com
pleted Already the advance guard of
boomers for candidates for the presi-
dental nomination have pitched their
camps on the battle-ground and are
laying the final plans of campaign.
Trey Woodson, secretary of the ma
tional committee, has telegraphed here
that his wife was i'll in New
York, and that he would be unable
to be in Baltimore for several days
Norman E. Mack, national chairman
will come tomorrow Mr., Woodson, as
ecretary of the national committee,
has charge of the notices of contests
lied by certain delegations.
Application for tickets to the con-
IGNITION from prospective visitors from
all over the country are pouring in
and it was learned tonight that nearly
100000 requests for tickets have been
received. AS there are about 10000
tickets to be distributed the committee
is having its difficulties in making as
signments.
Col. John |. Martin, sergeant-at-
arms of the democratic national con-
ention, came in tonight from s.
Louis and will open the headquarters
of the national committee when Chair
man Mack arrives.
During the week Chairman Mack
will consider the numerous applica-
tons for positions of doorkeepers, as
sistant ergeant-at-arms, messengers
and pages of the convention.
The convention hall stands in readi-
ness for the gathering of delegates,
Nothing remains to be done AMI
guards have been thrown about the
big armory building to prevent yandal-
ism
Tests of the acoustic properties
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
GLORIOUS HAIR FOR WOMEN.
Nothing Ever Discovered So Good To
Make Hair LuStrOus and Easel
mating.

Every woman, man or child can cas-
iIv haze a head of radiant hair by
simply using PARTISAN Sage.
It's wonderfully efficient prenara-
ton that stops scalp itch overnight
Kills all germs at once. banishes dan
druff Immediately and stops hair from
falling
It's a refreshing, invigorating and
pleasant hair tonic and does not con
tain poisonous lead or any harmful in
gredient.
A large bottle can be obtained for
OF ly 80 cents at dealers everywhere.
The girl with the Auburn hair is on
e cry carton and bottle. See that you
gc, the genuine. You can depend up
on getting it at Murray & Hooks
Pharmacy, Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
five men
RULE WORLD
OF FINANCE
AS SHOWN At The INQUIRY
Into the money Trust Re-
Gently

New York, June 10.-The immense
power welded by the New York Clear
ing House association over the banks
If the countrys financial center AMI
arbitrarily lodged in the hands of five
men should be placed under judicial
regulation, it was conceded by William
Sherer, manager of the association on
the witness stand here.
Mr.. Sherer was the chief witness at
the first hearing held by the house
committee on banking and currency.
which is investigating the so-called
money trust. The committee is in New
York to take such testimony as its
powers will permit, pending the pas
sage Of the amendment to the banking
law now in the senate, under which
the committee hopes to be able to en-
fore from the banks its demands for
the information which it expects to
make the basis of remedial legislation.
nc main luQulIy Will Dt ldhCh up
next fall.
While to date the inquiry is char
acterized by Chairman Pujo as "collat-
eral" to the main scope of the inquiry,
Samuel Untermeyer. special counsel
for the committee, developed through
Mr.. Sherer testimony to the effect that
the destiny of practically every finan-
cial institution in New York was po-
tentially at the mercy of the mere
whim, determination or order" of the
five MEN who composed the New York
clearing house committee" Mr.. I'm
termeyer referred to the regulations
of the association comforting this
power as "monstrous," and also rails
ed the question as to whether the as
sociation did not violate the interstate
commerce laws in the banking opera
tons of its members with out-of-town
banks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11

&c use and wrote to you for special
,dyi,s. In a short time | had regalned
nv health and am nc strong and well.
Mrs. SALLIE STEVENS, RED, No. 2,
Comanche, Okla.
Another Woman Receivers.
Newton, NH. -"For five years / suf-
,ored from female weakness and drag
ring down pains. Lydia Z. Pinkham S
Iegetable Compound has restored my
ga tn and the pains are gone. = Mrs.
! A. PEAsLEE, R. F. d., Box 50.
Because your case is difficult one,
doctors having done you no good, do not
continue to suffer without giving Lydia
O. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a
rial. 1t surely has remedied many cases
# female ills, such as inflammation, ul-
,eration, displacements, tumors, irregu-
arities, periodic pains, backache, and 1t
nav be exactly what you need.
If you want special advice write to
lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter Will
he opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
MRS, STEVENS
RECEIVERS
After Years of Suffering.
Tells How Her Health
Was Regained.

Waurika, Okla. q had female trou-
bles for seven years, was all run down,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11

We're made today and so we'll have the
architects planned that speaker only
slightly raising his voice can be
plainly heard in every part of tn,
hall
Owing to disturbance incident tc
the stevedores' strike here, necessi
tating a special detail of police, Mar.
shall Farnan, of the local police de.
partmeht probably will call upon othel
large cities for special detectives tt
assist in watching the convention
crowds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11
INDIAN WHO STOLE LOVE
OF SQUAW PAYS DAMAGE

Aberdeen, S. d., June 10.-For the
first time in the history of the United
States, so far as lawyers have been
able to ascertain, an Indian has sued
and recovered damages from anothe
Indian for the alteration of his
squaw.
Brave Bird, a Sioux of the Rosebud
reservation. sued another Sioux nam
ed Curtis for $4,000 damages for hav
ing stolen Mrs. Brave Birds affec-
tons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11

The Tenth District has a prospect
of lively times ahead The Red
headed One" threatens to run against
Tom Hardwick for Congress. Twenty
years ago Watson had a brilliant flu
ture as a Democratic representativ
What pity that his eccentricitics
should have so speedily ruined him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-11

ana so II e fNOu > L
could not do any
thing. The doctors
treated me for diff
ferent things but did
me no good. | got
so bad that l could
not sleep day or
night, While in this
condition | read Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e ge t. bic Com
pound, and began
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
OXFORD

OXFORD N. G., July s.-One Of
the most enjoyable events of the
summer season was the leap year
dance given July 4th by the young
ladies' OF the town to their boy friends
The bali room was decorated with
American AaFs and bunting and
cedar. Suspended from the ceiling in
the middle of the hall WAS a large de-
sign in cedar, July 4th A number
Of novel and attractive figures were
lead by Miss Mary White with R NJ
Ray, one of the most pleasing OF
which was danced In the darkened
hall. the illumination being given by
sparkles carried by each of the girls
Those dancing were: Miss Ethyl
Adams with J. II. White, Miss So
phronia Cooper with B. :. Register,
Jr.. Miss Julia Cooper with Mr.
Capehart, Miss Mary Royal Hancock
with Hamiin Lands, Miss Elizabeth
Hancock with r. Nj. Ray, Miss Ethel
Hancock with Mark Lands, Miss
snie Hunt with j. p. Harris. Miss
Martha Ferebee with Albert IL. Tay-
Tor, Miss Lucy lands with Frank
Hancock Miss Katherine Lassiter
with J. M. Emmett, Miss Josephine
Grimsley, Of Greensboro. with James
Taylor, Miss Esteile White with w. A.
Taylor. Miss Estlle White with w. A.
Adams, r.. Miss Ruth Mitchell with
ID. *. Taylor, Miss Esther Mitchell
with Roy Register.
Stays b. X. Lassiter. Ben Smith, A.
II. A. Williams. and William Lands
Chaperones: Colonel and Mrs. J. G.
Horner. MIR, and Mrs. NJ. G. Taylor,
Mira, Kate White, Miss Janette B{gga
and Miss Anna Lands. After the
dance tho young men entertained In
honor OF their partners at a three
course luncheon at the exchange no.
tel.
Miss Jennie Francis. Of Baltimore,
is hous guest of Mrs William Lands.
on Raleigh street
Mr and Mrs. n. c. Brummitt re-
turned Wednesday from their bridal
"trip to Baltimore, Washington and
other points in the North.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07

from Norfolk. where she underwent
an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. l.. Ellison Garrison. OF Reed
Vile, has returned To her home after
spending some time with her mother,
Mrs. Amelia Cowart. at Cowart
Misses Gertrude and Sara LAWS,
OF Wynne, Md. are visiting Miss Julia
Luttrell. in Cherry Point
Miss Erma Lewis, OF Cowart, 10 in
Baltimore for an extended stay.
Mr.. r. l.. Downing has returned
from Baltimore.
Misses Blanche and Agnes Jones
OF Burgess Store are visiting friends
and relatives in W Washington.
Miss Marguerite Blundon and Miss
Katherine Nelms are attending the
Fredericksburg Normal school.
Miss Mary Edwards, of Surrey, Va.
IL spending the sum mer with her Sis
ter. Mrs Thomas Blackwell, Jr.
Howell Blundon. of Burgess Store.
WAS brought from Chincoteague Is
land. cg lily III, 10 his home.
Miss d!th Parsons has returned 10
her home at Lewisetta.
Mr. and Mrs. John Date. grandson
and Miss Laura Jones, OF Baltimore,
Md. are visiting friends AT Lewisetta
Miss Annie Basye, of Baltimore, il
the guest Of her mother at Coan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa s. Rice have ~e-
turned from Norfolk. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07

Ington and Lee university which corr
ferred on him tho degree OF LII. D..
In June, and from which he has re-
ceived every honor within the gift
OF that institution.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Rixey, Mrs.
Presley Rixey and the MISC >
stearns are at Farley"
Dr. and Mrs Thomas Mastin, Of
Richmond. and MIR. and Mrs. Stiff,
Of Luxembourg. Weer guests OF their
borther and sister-in-iaw. Mr. and
Mrs Edgar Nottingham. ~n sunday.
Miss williams, of North Carolina,
is visiting her uncle and aunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rust, Of Wash
ington. are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tuner Ratrie for the Culpeper horse
show.
Mrs Lindsey. of lIarrisonburg, is
with her son-iu-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs Michael Whitmore.
+ Mrs Frederick Porter. of Culpeper.
spent seveal days last week wit hM.
and Mrs. Roberts Starks and Miss
Ratrie, at Liberty Hall.'
Bradley. the six-yenr-old son Of
Stanley s. Backham, won the prize
in the pony race. ON Wednesday at
the Culpeper races
Mrs Alexander Wood went to
Charlottesville, on Wednesday, to Wis
ii her mother Mrs Edgar Freeman
who in now convalescent at the Mar
tina Jefferson hospital.
Mr. clifford Miller. Of Richmond
Is with his family at Mulberry
Green
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
Inquiry End Far Distant,

SEATTLE. WASH, July with
all the private detectives and bar
tender witnesses disposed OF, the
house Judiciary subcommittee. whe n
1t met today. still was far from the
end of it's effort to learn whether
United States District Judge Cor
nelius II. Hanford was suffering from
intoxication or physical WEAKNESS and
infirmities when. according to testi-
mo1y. he dozed on street cars. nodded
In court and wavered in his walk.
The committeeman at conference
with Hanford's attorneys declared that
henceforth only those witnesses would
be called who the committee knew
could give testimony bearing direct y
on the subject under investigat ton. 1t
If expected that all OF today will be
given up to the accusation Of intoxi-
cation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
GEN, CLOVES To Be
BIG BANDMASTER
At INTRODUCE Me" MOONLIGHT
OF y. p A. JULY 9TH. ON
STEAMER POcAAONTAs,

Eugene Cloves haas boon chosen by
Post a. and there are nine hum
the moonlight on July z7th On the
steamer PocahontaS.
This moonlight promises - hnse
al OF the season Every member Of
Post "A" and their are nine nun
bred or more Of them. will be urged
20 make the "trip. and meet every
body else GA The boat.
A ladies' reception committee of
twenty FIVE or more will be appointed
10 introduce the ladies. The moon
tight is the nrst feature OF the Get
fogeTher' plan 10 give the fifteen hun
eired Visitors who Mill attend the -nA-
sional convention. here next year the
time Of their life
Dancing. quartetts singing. story
telling. and dozen other attractions
win I've on The program TO make the
evening ~ me 27th one 10 be rener1-
bere3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07

TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION
or NOMINATION August 4TH
BEVERLY. MASS, July 6.--Presi-
dent Taft announced today that lie
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
Concentrates Ta,nmany.

NEW YORK, July 6.---At the Tam
many Hall Independence Day exer-
cises a letter was read from Governor
Woodrow Wilson acknowledging the
receipt of al invitation to be present.
The governor wrote:
II greatly regret that engag enrents
elsewhere bind me for that date" he
continued:
Il think it must be a matter OF con-
graduation on the part OF all levers
OF America that the Society OF Tam
many should through so many years
have maintained Its celebration OF the
anniversary which Is crowded with so
many memories Of the inspiriting
kind not only for the people OF the
United States but for the people Of
the world. II ~ upon hearths OF this
kind that the name OF liberty IL kept
burning
Governors Judson Harmon of Ohio
and Simeoa r. Baldwin. Of Connect
cut. also vent letters Of regret
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
STRAW HATS

$3.50 Straw Hats.Sf.12
$500 Straw Hats.SI.50
$3.50 Straw Hats.S1.65
$500 Straw Hats.S2.25
$3.50 Straw Hats.S2.63
$500 Straw Hats.$3.00
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
BRANDY

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginlan.)
BRANDY. VA, July 6.--Dr. Thorn
as Almond Ashby, of the medical
faculty OF the University OF Mary
land, who was at Warranton, on Sat
urday. to perform IL surgical opera
ton was the guest OF his aunt. Mrs
Peter b. Borst.' at Brandy Station,
on Sunday
DIR, AshDy lis u son aaf the late Col
onel Thomas n Ashby. OF Front
Royal, Va. and graduate OF Wash
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
HEAR LA TOILETTE
ON THE COLONEL

MADISON. WIS, July 6.-Senator
La Toilette in an article printed in
his magazine today, declared Roose-
Welt Is progressive backed by the
interests. He says:
Theodore Roosevelt entered tho
contest for the presidential nomina-
ton as a progressive He had the
backing OF the Steel trust and the
Harvester trust Financial giants Ike
Perkins. Hanna and Munsey con-
tributed to his campaign. His cam
paign was characterized by a riotous
expenditure of money Yet he has
ignor ID the progressive principle OF
publicity"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07

will receive the formal notification %
his nomination for the presidency by
the Republican party at the White
House In Washington on August 9Th.
Tho announcement was made through
John Hays Hammond. and former
Republican National Committeeman
Blodgett. of Michigan, the president
only visitors today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
ifEATHSNILLE

Especial 10 the Richmond vlrginian J
HEA THSNILIE, VA. July T.
Prof. ]. Harper Brent and Prof. II.
Mason Brent. both teachers In Rich
mond, left this week for Columbian
university. New York where they
Will take short course.
Mr. and Mrs, e. J. Shipley. OF Bal
tfmore. are guests OF Mr. and Mrs,
] Il. Nelms
Mrs. Eddie Stakes mas returned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
Plunge In Auto to uenfh.

GREENSBUR1, PA, July 6.-Rob-
ert Fl. King, II real estate broker, of
Pittsburgh. and William Cooper. a
friend. were killed, while George Grier,
Pittsburgh banker and LOTUS
Smith, chauffeur, were seriously In
jured yesterday when their automobile
crashed through the railing OF the
bridge over Hempfeld branch OF the
Pennsylvania railroad, near here, to
the tracks forty five feet below.
The men were trying out new car
A sharp curve In the road shut out OF
view the bridge until II was too late
To right the machine II plunged
against the rail ard all were hurled
10 the tracks below
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07

ton and the earnest wishes OF the
musical public accompany the efforts
the organization towards the sue
of the organization towards the sue
cess of their undertaking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07

The president has completed plans
for reception early next week to
committee, which will confer with the
president on the selection of ma
tional chairman, Several hundred in
vitations have been issued for the
affair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08

Ark, is in the city the guest of her nephew, R. l.. Lee.
 { Mrs. Alfred Warriner has gone to Little Rock to attend the bedside of her aunt who IS quite sick.
 J. R.. Duly has returned from a business trip to St. Louis. : iMrs. J. w. Barker has returned from Grady where she spent the past two weeks with friends.
 Miss Pearl Dillon has returned home after a pleasant visit with
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08

friends in Philadelphia.
 M Mss Linnie Shelton, of Monticello, is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will Pendergrass.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ali Mayberry, of Stuttgart, are in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Eighme.
 Gifts that are always appreciated, cand ess sta ionery, fountain pens, Pryalin Ivory at Bedell's. If
 County Clerk c M. Nichol will go to Little Rock tomorrow to attend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08

the annual convention of county clerks of Arkansas.
 Sheriff Edgar Brewster will leave tomorrow for Little Rock. where he will attend the Arkansas State Sher- ifs Association annual meeting.
 F. A. Garrison, state Y. M c. A. secretary, arrived in the city yester- day and will address the congrega- tons of one of the local churches to- day in the interest of the campaign now in progress which has for it's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08

Lad es are especially invited attend the mass meeting to be i, lat the Chamber of Commerce Nond night, at which the packing hsu project will be discussed. N
 Gifts for men-Card cases, pipe cigars, pictures, brushes, stationel at Badell's.
 All the kids in town cleaned
 one week. We had the sale for Na ing the Graphic. French Dry Cla ing Works. Phone d. 4. B. ' Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08
object the interesting of boys ir churcles and Sunday schools.
Simon Bloom, Democratic nomin,

Simon Bloom, Democratic nominee for mayor; s. c. Alexander, presi- dent of he Merchants and Planters Bank, and ". w. Cargill, manager for the Pine Bluff Packing Company are expected to return today from Fort Worth, Texas, where they went on business connected with the pro- posed packing plan here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08
S0le REPRESENTATIVE Starr Plan0s Barnes Music House
 PINE BLUFF, ARK.

Louis to transact business for sev- eral days.
 Mrs. John Ferguson, or Sweden, was in the city yesterday the guest of friends.
 Miss Sallie Jarvis, who is teaching; school near Sweden, is spending toda, With her Iarents,
 Judge w. T. Woodbridge has re- turned from a business trip to Park dale and Portland
 Mrs. J. G. Taylor, of Magazine,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-08
4t $$++ . - . . . . . . . .
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 [ ++@4,% . <++ r = +$+++

R. l.. Johnson, of Magnolia, was in the city yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. c. P. Strickland, of England, were registered at the Hotel Jefferson yesterday.
 F. l.. Royston left last night for St.