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adbloodT ftS* 3 ' CrmblMj % Sotsi Hot Bids | ' Blotches, - «lfi5S , cr^f r ^ h| "JSVmSSX' DOCTOR ACKER’S ENGLISH ' XT’ *• blood elixir bISIkSF^!!!?' wt pawtW H «Rh (ml all form m4 Hhm aTPUm WHEN THE OLD TREE WAS YOUNG. W>a that ol' applo tree wus yoong. Tbo wotI wuj better then thso now An * Ufo wuz happier, anyhow, * When thei ol’ tree wuz young. A tbouaan’ acres then I dug. An’ nerer foun’ a »tatof bug, W on thet ol* tree wuz young. Tho worl’ wuz full of fun As the sky wuz full of sun, W’en thet ol’ tree wni young. W^en thet ol’ applo tree wo* young, There wuz no woevils on the wheat. An’ food they cooked wuz lit to eat, W’en thet ol’ tree wuz young. An’ all tho girls wore their own hair. An’ never bought it anywhere. thet ol* tree wuz young. Meu held kerrect Idees, Not wicked heresies.' thet ol’ tree wuz youug. VT W’en thet ol* apple tree wuz young. Men never used to lie an’ cheat. An' women all were good an’ sweet, W’en thet ol' tree wuz youug. The years have rushed a rcg’lar whirl. It seems the sunrise of the worl’, W'eu thet ol* tree wuz young. For everythin' wuz now. An* drenched in mornin' dew, W’en thet ol* true wuz ypung. \V' w Cures dyspepsiA uppkan b: DxufgliU, Llppman»« Block, BA’ For sale by the DAVENPORT DRUG COMPANY, Americas, Go. This is the way with the Ball corset: if you want ease and shapeliness, you buy it—-but you don’t keep it unless you like it. After two or three weeks’ wear, you can return it and have your money. Comfort isn’t all of it though. Soft Eyelets, and "bones” that can’t break or kink—-Ball’s corsets have both of these. For sole.by GEO. D. WHEATLEY. ” THE LITTLE SEWING MACHINE MiT OFFERS FOB BALI SEWING MACHINES & MOTORS For all Machines on easy terra#, raid esn •apply the beat thet ol’ apple tree wuz youn The sun looked down on brighte An' lit a Ian’ of fowor graves, k”vu thet ol' tree wuz youug. Tho worl’ wuz better then, my hi An* better, nobler devds wo:u du thet ol* tree wuz young. r I sit an wait, then 1 fought with fate his tlentil li.trnnnr Moth.* ‘Me of tho W’en thet id* tr»v » A I*cat!.i#. Not long before sumiuoued bin laws couch where lu* wa j much worried/* i. *\i!».,ut :m>rtain matter, and I waul l*> imuziiU you. My nd^hbor kt*eps iM-.ioxkn. Suppose nom.* of them should fly over iutu my yard— which they arc doiu£ nil the time—and lay Home eggs here. Would those eggs belong to me, orconld my neighbor com pel ;ne to give them up?** The lawyer, having duly hor;itched hid head, answered: “Well, Mr. Uarnura, 1 must take timo to look into this matter. But the liest thing for you to do would be to keep tho eggs and let your neigh bor sne for their possession. In that way your rights would be determined, apd we should have a very valuable tast case.” “Well,” saiil Barnuin, “while you are looking into the matter will yon find out bow it would lx) if the eggs were laid by peaheiw?” The lawy swore softly to himself, but never made any investigation.—San Francisco Argo naut A Unique Character. A unique character in the Princeton college faculty is Joseph Korge, profess or of tmxlern languages.. Adventure and experience of a rough nature bav market! his life, the earlier i»art of which was spent in Europe. Coming from family of Polish gentlemen who made arms their profession, he went into tho German army soon after finishing his university education, and for a time wu« closely associated with Prince Fredejjck. Later on the Polish insurrection him into it and made a longer residence within Russian dominions undos? rable. So the ardent Pole came to this country, and won distinction in the Union army before ho settled down os a pedagogm under tho shadow of old Nassau.—Har per’s Weekly. About Hook Reviewing. An expert book reviowerdoes not need read a hook thoroughly in orifer to de scribe it sufficiently for his purpose. Most nowspapor l>ook reviews aro more ilescriptions and not criticisms, and such notices can bo written quickly by one who has had experience and has the necessary ability. When a publisher sends in a l>ook of sufficient importance deservo a careful criticism, either the editor takes time to read itor he dele gates the work to somebody else. There a few papers that always givo care- roviews of the books they notice, but their number is very small.—Writer. A Disfigured Counteimncn. Many people who would scarcely no tice an armless or legless man will in stantly detect and remark on any blem Ish of tbetiuiinan face, and dive into all sorts of speculations as to its cause and attendant circumstances. If you doubt this assertion become possessed of a dis colored optl^and note how much atten tion it will invite. A black eye Is gen erally avoidable, but blotches, pimples, and other scrofulous and eruptive marks steal upon us without warning, and aro frequently the first intimation of the fact that our blood is going wrong, prompt and systematic use of P. 1\ I , (Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium) will purify the blood, cleanse the skin and give back to tlio face latures famil iar, ruddy signs of heal;!). Get it of your druggist. At 9 Madison, Rockingham county, North Carolina, Postmaster E. F. Flagg was arrested Monday, being short In his accounts $550, *% llt'cmistt» (hi I* kiiuiM in #1* Think nol’i whl |i.«v to oomv ii'nu-U imve •> Dvr* lint, lift |« ns iturn 111«> hi Some people may, perhaps, scorn, on account of their diinfuutivcuess, Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant P*dlotH. Rut a trial of them convinces tho most scornful skeptic, that they will cute constipation, dy popsia, nick and billions headache, (uicker and surer than their largo wash .-mupelltors, the old style pill. Tho polico of Paris searched the offl ces of the Panama Coal company Satur day, and seized all documents.in any way relating to the company’s affairs. For Over Fifty War* Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all palu, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhma. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Sold by all druggists through out the world. Eic, ai ynoi rOR ALL MAGHIRES. Special attention liven to repairing .mall Machinery.. Orders by wall will «ivo prompt attention., $500 Reward f WR will par th« above reward for any cam of OMnnUlntf&PT!U,M'. kim£.,u or CuatlrtiMM w. emnmoi ooc mi* Vcp.tabl.UTerflip, wlwi s?ssaarsc *ai JOUX O. "WE*.' OOMMXY. OHIOAOO. IM» ^ J ™"^SgKTH«. ’ THE AMERICUS BUSINESS COLLEGE will open JnnelMIt and win five ■pedal Inatractlon, In business muthemalle, and penman,hjp,or both oefn- Jay Connie, all (Indie., • *SSSSS&SS^i^i. || ;; m.htuourro.u. Pflb . Notice of Dissolution. teJiTron 'unmlng* the llablUUca of ito* inn»30-d-lin A. C. VOM OVWI.ELU OBIHI WItSSk&MMM I and Whiskey Habits cured at home will)-, out win. Bookofpsr- tirulanaeni FREE. A Statuo of Columbus. This city owns one piece of stntnary that few persons seo, although it is n workpeculiarlyslgnificnnt bocausoof the Approaching anniversary. .Standing in the gloyin of the first floor hall In the arsenal building in Central park is n marble statue of Coimnous of heroic sire. is the work of Emma Stebbins, and it was made in Some in 1807. The great discoverer stands -with one hand on the, tiller and the other grasping the light mantle about his shoulders.—New York World. * Dot Mtul Iter Kitten. Little Dot — Mamma, my kitty thirsty. Mamma—Why do you think so? Little Dot—'Cause site went to my toy kitchen and began workln’ nt re pmnp handle wix her paw. Mamma (smiling)—Yon are very con siderate with your kitty, my |ict. Little Dot—Kitty is too sweet for any- sing. I don’t wonder she is always lick ing herself.—Good News. Jolt the Home. The other day a Virginia negro dug up a shell at Malvern 11)11 which had been bnriod since 1801, hot When ho put it to roost in a fire so ns to get Ut the kernel it went off and killed a plow home and left the darkey only one leg to go on for tho rest of his life. Those old shells were loaded for h’ar.—Detroit Free Proas.' Masculine Intuition. Mr.RSimklna—Our newneighbor, Mrs. Lamkins, is not a very neat housekeeper, is she? Mrs. Slmklto—Indeed she isn't She lets things lay around every which way. How did you know? Mr. SirnMna—Oh, her husband looks so jolly.-New York Weekly. It takes Zola nine-months to write a novel. He handlea a pen as a laborer might a spade, ahd Is a slow and painful toiler. The expression on his face when he la doing literary work Is one of tor ment ■ On tho second day of the week the old Saxons worshiped the moon, calling it Moond*y." We drop one “o" and call it Monday. Dispatches of Saturday say that heavy rains liavo prevailed throughout south ern Wales, causing disastrous Hoods and serious damage to property. It is quito tho fashion now to take Do- Witt’s Little Early Kisers for iiver, stomach and bowel disorders. They aro small pills, but mighty good ones. Tho Davenport Drug Company soils them, President Carnot has signed tho Fran- co-Brazilian convention protecting tlie literary and artistic works of the two countries mentioned. Constipation, blood-poison, fever i Doctor's hills and funeral expenses cost about two hundred dollars; De Witt’s Little Earley Risers cost a quarter, •Take your choice. For salo by tho Davenport Drug Company. The sons and daughters of tho presont day railroad magnates will, some timo proudly boast of the “hauls’’ of tiiolr ancestors. A beautiful skin, bright oyos, swoet breath, good appetlto, vigorous body, pure blood and good health result from the use of De Witt’s Sarsaparilla. It Is sold by tho Davenport Drug Company Irate Father—“I nevor gavo my father impndonco when I was a boy. Little Son—“Maybe your father tlldn noed it. - Vory popular, vory small, very good De Witt's Little Early Risors, tho pill for constipation, biliousness, sick head ache. For sale by tho Davenport Drug Company, _ When a woman wants to drivo any thing out of the house she “shoos” It. A man usually boots it. Catarrh, neuralgia, rhoumatlsm and most diseases originate from impure blood. Cleanse it, improve it, purify it with De Witt’s Sarsaparilla and health is restored, strength regained. For salo by Ijie Davenport Drug Company. A slight shook of earthquake was felt at San Francisco at 3 o’clock Sunday morning. No damago was dono, Do Witt’s Llttlo Early Risers nover gripe or cause nausea. Mild but sure, assist rather than force. Best little pill for sick headache, chronic constipation, dyspopsln. For salo by the Drug Company. Total gold coin shl; Saturday was 83,2301^' $3,350,000. ihtppcd. to Europe ,000; total for wook, Purifies the blood, Increases tho circu lation, expels poisonous humors and builds up the system. What mors do on want a medlcino to perform ? De mt’i Sarsparilla is roliablo. For salo by Davenport Drug Company. When Baby tu sick, we gave Per Castorio. When shs was a Child, she cried for Csstorla. When ilm became Min, sin clone to Cutorls. When ibe bad Children, she gave them Csstorla. One million dollars in gold coin was ordered Monday for shipment to Eu- rope. Advicito Wowot Ifyou woutd protect yourself from Painful, Profuse, Scanty, Suppressed or Irregular Men struation you must use AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. {If WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OP DOST OR CONSEQUENCES. 120 MISSES’ SAILOR HATS at 25c., w For the above, and anything else in the Hat line, go to The “GREAT AMERICAN EAGLE” SHOE ST VVheie you will find all the nov Idea in Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 119 Forsyth Street, 7 Americus, Americus Iron Works, -BUJLDERS OF- Engines, Boilers, Cotton Gins, Presses, Feeders and Condensers, Saw and Grist Mills, Shingle Machines, Pipe and Pipe Fittings, Boiler Feeders, Valves, Jets, Etc. Shaftings, Hangers, Boxes and Pulleys B@*Special attention given to repairing all kinds of Machinery. Telephone 79. , 3-lr FINANCIAL. S, H. HAWKINS. 1 . 4 H.C-BAQUY. 1 W.£. 'JRPhEY, Ctihhr. " MtOANlZED ’ ’ -»0Thd Baik of An Designated Depository State of Georgia, a*—— '-‘Hdually liable.' Capital* Hurplusq Saw MU Men, Attention! Are yon in need of machinery of any deacriptton? If so, write ns your wants, stating just what yon desire and we will make you low prices. Our speolal busi ness Is boavy machinery such as ENGINES, BOILEBS, SAW M1US, AND WOOD-WORIING MACHINERY, iersl and for flrxt-clasa machinery, we defy competition. We aro general agents for H* B. SMITH MACHINE CO.’S celebrated Wood-working maohlnes, anu OSU dis count factory prices. Bo sure to write for circular of “Farmers’ Favorite” aaw mill; it la the best on tho market, Seeond-hand machinory constantly on hand. Write for pricos and see U we eonnot save you money. Perkins Machinery Company, 67 SODTil BROAD STREET, Mentlo, fnx Times WhonlYon Write. ATLANTA, GA. JaneM-dftwtyesr For Two Weeks Past WE HAVE BEEN Showing tho finest line df Mouldin, displayed in this vii ‘ For One Week' More WE WILL CONTINUE for Pictnre Framing, etc. ever V at a reduction of 40 PER CENT FROM REGULAR PRICES. This is a now department in onr business and we aro making SPECIAL PRICES to let yon know that when yon want Frames, tho SPECIAL that you ought to see, are ALLISON & AYCOCK The Leading Stationers. Sin LANAlt BTKEET. AMERICUS 3KOROIA. BRADFIELD!SJ FEMALE' REGULATOR ! CartsRAvit.r.E, April«, 1SM. Tbls will certify tliat two members of mjr tmraodlzte fzmlly, after having Buffered for Bqni •fleet Is truly wonderful. J. W. STkJLaros. ok to •* WOMAJt" mefled VRKC, which omttates ▼aluebl* intomuUUM 00 eU female 0RADFICLD REGULATOR CO- ATLANTA, as. +OM MALM MM A** MBMUOk W. H. R. SCHROEDER,. Mannfactnralof Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ira, Galvanized lion Cornice, Tin and Iron Roofing, Hot Air Heitin* Etc. Iran Smoke Stacks. Exhaust Piping for Saw Mills a Specialty. Comer Jaokson and Jefferson streets, AMERICUS, GA. luxj, -111 BO OKB:- H. O. lUgley, Pres. Americas Im I. 0. ClbRB. Pros. Oemnlgss Hru Ju. DoOstm, ol jas.Dod.tin & G. W. Glover, Pres’t Amnions _ g. II. Hawkins, ITos’t H. A. & v. B. Montxoraerv, Pres’t Peoples Nt J- WVBbeaeld, of Bbefflelifc Co.,. Ctplt Paid upCSplI THE BANK OF SUMTER T. N. HAWSES, O. A COLEMAN, President. Vloo-Frosldsnt W. 0. FUKLOW, Cashier, DIRECTORS—O. A, Coleman, p. O. Liberal to Its custometa, accommoda ting to the publlo and prudent In ite management, this bank solicits deposits and other business in Its line. — _i_L . I. MONTGOMERY, Pres*. 1. C. RONEY, Vta Prssf. JN0, WINDSOR. Or, LESTER WINDSOR Alii. C*r. E. A. HAWKINS, Attorney NO. 2880: Tnn . % Peoples’ National Bank Of Americas. Capital, UO/MM. Surplus, ass^oe It. c.Gaout, Pies, W.B.lUwKixs,Seo.#lr. investment Securities.j f ud up Capital, *1,000,000. ISurplus, *250,000. DiintCTOKs: m „ ley, WE Hawkins, 8 W,Coney, W 8 OiUls, J W Sheffield, P O Clegg W M Ilawkcs, B FMathews, OM BySI -- B 8 “r^’-'HPharr. B. W. RUMNEY, MERCHANT TAILOR. Gentlemen wanting fine and good gopds, pood work in fit and tion of garments, will find it tojheir interest to call and t mo before jmrehs done. UP STAIBS, OVER P. L. LAHAE STREET, - June97d*sr Cleaning and Bepairing t'nces ’ ‘ CAPITAL STOCK, .... BUUPLUS& Undivided Profits, - i * Bank of SoQthvestenf GoorglL » W.n.OMlCUIJST, A.W.S nnuecroBs: „ E. J. Eldridge, _ m, H. R, Johnson, J. Perry. J. 0. NIoholsou, W. Smith, W. H.C. Dudley J M. Speer. E. BuBBjJn., Pros, H. M. Kxapp, V. p. 0. A. Couuiah, Seo,« Troas. t i i.v a fju m T»wr Negotiates Loans on iruproyed; Farm and City Property. J. W. Wheatley, C. A* HunUngtoi R. J. ~ A. B P Hollis, Attorney, J E Bivins. iTSmfm W. D. MURRAY, PRESIOENT. 1.1 t JU i * - Planters’ Bank of Bllavilii. Bisviiio, O«orgts. PAID UP CAPITAL, CoUeotlons a Spot. I$y ■ i-