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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
PEN PICTURE OF GALVESTON
Horror Wrought BY the Great Storm
Graphically Described.


Graphically Described.
GALVESTON, Sept. 10.-Starting as
soon as the water began to recede a re-
lief party began the work of rescuing
the wounded and dying from the ruins
Of their homes.
The scenes that were presented can
not be told Of in a prosaio manner. 1t
is not possible to do it. Screaming wo-
men, bruised and bleeding, some of them
bearing the hfeless forms of children in
their arms, men broken and sobbing,
hewailing the loss of their wives and
children streets filed with floating rub.
bish, among which there were many
bodies of the victims of the storm, con-
stituted part of the scene.
In every direction, as far as the eye
could reach, the scene Of desolation and
destruction continued.
The first loss Of life reported was that
at Rietter's saloon on Strand, where
three of the most prominent citizens of
the town lost their lives and many others
were manned and imprisoned.
The dead were Stanley o. Spencer,
Charles Kellner and Richard Lord.
These three were sitting at table on
the first floor making light of the danger,
jocularly telling each other that they
would stay in the city. Suddenly the
roof fell in and came down with crash
into the saloon, killing all of them.
Those in the lower part Of the building
escaped with their lives in miraculous
manner. The falling roof and flooring
were caught on the bar, the people
standing near it, lodging and resting
under the debris. II required several
hours Of hard work to get them out.
The negro waiter, who was sent for the
doctor, was drowned at the corner of
Strand and Twenty first street, and his
body was found short time after.
Colonel L. j. Polk, general manager
of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe rail
road, and several other prominent citi-
zens Of the city left the restaurant few
minutes before the collapse.
Fifty Lives Lost.
The next place visited was the city
hail. Here were congregated fully zoo
people, who were more or less injured in
various ways. One man from Lucas
Terrace reported the loss Of 80 lives in
the building from which he escaped.
He himself was severely injured about
the head.
On Avenue M several ladies were Inn
prisoned in a residence by the water and
debris. They were rescued by party
headed by Captain Henry Theriot. Sew.
eral of them were badly hurt, but they
are still living.
Coming back to fremont street and
going out to Avenue P, by climbing
over the piles of lumber which had once
been residences. four bodies were OBJ
served in one yard and seven in one
room in another place. while as many as
go bodies were to he seen lying singly
and in groups in the space of one block.
A majority of the bodies, however, that
have not been recovered are under the
ruins of the homes md il yrill take saw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
DesoIation and Death.

HOUSTON, Sept. 10.-A scene of desc
latlon and death not only from Calves
ton, but at many inland points in Texas,
Is the condition presented today as re-
suit of Saturdays storm.
Estimates Of the number of dead are
placed between 1900 and 1900.
narrowing tales of the loss of whoI-
families, and many miraculous escapes,
are told by the few survivors who have
thus far reached this city.
The rice and cotton crop throughout
the district, devastated by the storm, is
badly damaged in many places, and in
others totally destroyed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Three Lives Lost at Bernard.

EAGLE LAKE, Tex. Sept. 1O.-Three
churches, together with many other
houses, dwelling and business blocks,
were completely blown to pieces. The
rice crop and the pecan crop are ruined.
The cotton crop is nearly ruined and
the cane crop is considerably damaged.
The loss to this community from the
storm is estimated by the most reason
East Bernard has been blown away and
three persons were killed there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Knife Pierced His Heart.

COLUMBIA, S. O., Sept. 10.-Less Hol-
land, employed in the freight depart.
ment of the Seaboard road, gave an or
der to Frank Rutherford, negro, about
moving freight The negro cursed and
struck him in the head with a piece of
iron. Holland instantly plunged knife
through the mans heart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Beers BoMBARD BRITISH.
Evacuated Lydenburg Then Shelled
the Town From the Hills.

LONDON, Sept. 10.-The Beers seem
to have been ashamed of their retreat
from .Lydenburg, their latest strong
hold, for they returned after the town
had been entered by the British and
shelled the place from a neighboring
height.
There Is no trustworthy indication rs
to the whereabouts or intention Of Pres
ident Kruger. But at Lorenzo Marquis
he is said to be calling up his arms with
the object of surrendering.
In the Orange River colony matters
are not altogether favorable for the Brit
ish, who have. it 10 stated, evacuated In
the last week Senekal, Bethlehem, Four
resburg and Ladybrand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Letitia Is Wined Out.

BRooKsHIRB, Tex, Sept. 1O.-Letitia
is wreck. The houses which stood in
the place, including depot, have been
blown to the ground and the timbers
from some of them carried for miles.
Mrs. Sophia Schultz, mother Of William
Schultz, formerly of Houston, was
killed, She was 70 years of age. Her
husband was i'll at the time the storm
came up, but was uninjured. His illness
may prove fatal, however, on account of
the shock. Mrs. Amelia Quade, sister
Of William Schultz, was badly injured,
probably fatally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Negro Run Amuck.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Sept. 10.-A me-
gro man walked into Booths store On
Commerce street and drawing a big
knife proceeded to raise q disturbance
He slashed everybody who came within
his reach, severely cutting three negroes
and getting away
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Political sensation In Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S. O., Sept. 10.-There was
something of sensation caused here by
the receipt of circular distributed in
Spartanburg headed -4R FSaa.nanism and
Rum. Protestant Patriots Beware!" IL
was not known how the circular started
its rounds, but it was sent here by mail.
Hoyt's friends state that the author had
no authority to issue the circular. Some
believe 1T was put out by opponents Of
the Prohibition party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
THEY FOUGHT ABOUT A GIRL
One Man Loses an Arm, While An
other Is Stabbed.

CHATTANOOGA, Sept. 10.-A desperate
fight occurred between two young men
named Teppenpaw and Garnette in the
southern part of the city. They had
quarreled over girl and words led CO
blows. Teppenpaw drew a large knife
and stabbed Garnette. when the latter
drew revolver and began shooting.
Friends finally interfered. Teppen-
paw was found to have been shot in the
wrist, the bone being shattered, necessi-
tating amputation, and Garnette had
been severely stabbed in several places,
one Of the cuts reaching to the hollow
and narrowly escaping the lungs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Davenport Drug Co
For Rent.

Three very desirable rooms
over Bank of Southwestern
Georgia; east front, newly
painted and papered and
ample light; water and sewer
connections. Apply to Bank
Southwestern Georgia or w.
H. c. Dudley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
ENTIRE TOWN is WRECKED.
Eight Lives Reported Lost In the
Storm at Richmond.

RICHMOND, Tex, Sept 10.-The most
terrific storm that has ever visited this
section of the state struck this town
Saturday night, destroying everything
in its path. There are only a few houses
in the town that were not damaged.
Many buildings were demolished, de-
. ..1ssaAEipg stocks of goods.--.sIhe court
house was greatly damaged. The Bap:
fist church is a total wreck, while the
Methodist church is almost one. Three
lives were lost in the negro Baptist
church. One person was killed at Booth
and four lives We're lost at Beasley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Big Land Deal.

MOBILE, Sept. 10.-A land deal involv-
ing between 1870, 900 and SOO. 200 acres of
the timber lands located in Liberty
county, Fla, has just been concluded.
A. j. Paterson, George S. Leatherbury,
II. being the nnrohasers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Shot His Assailant.

MURPHY, N. c., Sept. 10.-In a diff
Guilty in Graham county Harry Cooper
struck John Fairly on the head with a
rock, knocking him down. AS Fairly
rose he fired at Cooper twice, one shot
taking effect in the left side of his hack
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Estimated Loss $4,000 900.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 10.-The follow
Ing was received from Mr.. Hayes, a
well known newspaper correspondent
throughout the south:
Houston, Text have just arrived
from Galveston by boat. Storm de-
stroyed $4,000 900 property and 100
lives lost. National aid asked for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Murder at Pelzer.

GREENvILLE, S. O., Sept. 10.-Pat
Hindeman pursued and shot down J. A.
Boulan without provocation at Pelzer.
The man shot was running backward,
holding up his hands and begging for
his life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
LITTLE DAMAGE AT SABINE
Port Arthur Also Escapes With Slight
Damage.

OIU AT CIIuE 1ALsO A4sCapts w AII Fo1lsALt
Damage.
BEAUMONT, Tex, Sept. 10.--The towns
of Sabine Pass and Port Arthur, news
from which has been anxiously awaited,
passed through the terrific storm of Sat-
urday virtually unscathed. At Port
Arthur the water spread over the town
site, but it did not reach depth to de-
stroy buildings.
At Sabine Pass the water reached a
depth of about three feet, but nothing
other than small buildings near the wa
ter front were washed away. Several
mud scows and sloops were washed
ashore. The only lives reported lost to
date are Ed Gneuff and Albert Deaf
ridge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
whole Family POISONED.

FORT VALLEY, Ga, Sept. 10.-Ths
entire family of DR.. o. A. Thrower, pas
tor of the Methodist church, were taken
suddenly and violently i'll, their symp-
toms indicating that they had been pois-
oned. They are all now entirely re-
covered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Gould Not Get Through.

Houston, Sept. 1O.-Two trains went
out on the Galveston. Houston and Hen
derson road yesterday to try to reach
Galveston. One returned late last even
ing and brought five wounded people
from the main line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Loss Placed at $50. 900. 900.

DALLAS, Sept. 1O.-Railroad and cot
ton men estimate the loss of all kinds of
property including the cotton crop at
from S15, 900, 900 to SIC, 900, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11

GALVESTON, Sept. 10.-The most ap-
palling calamity in the history of mod
ern times has befallen Galveston.
Everywhere there is death and ruin and
desolation. A great commercial city is
stricken with misfortune and her people
appeal to the outside world for help.
Estimates of the loss of life In the city
vary from eco to 1000. 1t is thought
1850 people in the state have lost their
lives. Parents mourn their children and
children are made orphans by the terri
lbe hurricane which swept all of South
Texas Saturday and Saturday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
TEXAS TOWNS
WPEDOUTA AND.
MANY PERISH
Property Loss at Galveston is
Estimated at More Than
S15,OOO,OOOO.
STREETS OF THE TOWN
STREWN WITH BODIES.

Many Buildings Wrecked and Their
Inmates Crushed to Death-Houses
Filled With People Carried to Sea.
Ships Stranded and Their Crews
Drowned-Scenes of Death and De-
struotion On ALI Sides-The Storm
Wrought Havoc at Other Points.
DALLAS, Sept. 1O.-Houston and Gen.
tral Texas railroad officials at noon re-
ceived bulletins from their general
offices in Houston, that the loss of life
will reach 5000 In Galveston.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas re-
lief forces near Galveston and along the
coast telegraphed at noon that the loss
of life will not be less than 5000 and
may reach 10000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11

For Sale or Lease.-Two
lots corner of Hill street and
Elm avenue. Fine location
for storehouse, being near to
shops of Seaboard Air Line.
Apply to Bank of South
western Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11

The above are only a few brands OF the
many we carry in stock Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
sold equally as low, from sl,25 gallon up
wards.
We make a speciality of the Jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
fered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Negroes Manifest Little Interest.

RICHMOND, Sept. 10.-The statement
that Miss Jewett, of Boston, the anti
lynching agitator, may make one of her
famous speeches here has created some
stir among the negroes. It has been
said that Miss Jewett may be in Rich.
mond this week, when the big negro
Baptist convention opens, when there
will be thousands of negro visitors in
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
Heavy Loss In Wheat.

CHICAGO. Sept. 10. - According to
board of trade statistics the damaged
grain elevators at Galveston contained
1898, 900 bushels of wheat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11
$3.50, P FRRRzsS

We ship on approval In plain. sealed boxes,
with n MAJ ks to indicate contents When
you receive it and test it, If 1t IS not satisfAc-
tory, return it at our expense and we will re.
turn your $3.50. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years Old Eight bottles for 90 so,
express prepaid; II bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid, $500;
gallon iug, express prepaid, $3.50 No
charges for boxing.
We uanuIe ali the leading brands of Rye
ana bourbon Whistles in the market, and
will save you so per cent. on your purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-11

For Sale.-The three de-
sirable lots on south side of
Forsyth St, between Planters
Bank and Hotel avenue.
Four lots on west side Lee
ST.. opposite city hall.
Five lots on north side La
mar ST., between Lee ST., and
Hotel avenue. Parts of Wind
sor Park.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
SPECIAL DRIVE IN
TOILET SOAPS.

We are sole agents for the
Chas. F. Miller Soap Co., Of
Lancaster, Pa. AS a method
of advertising and for the
purpose of placing these
high-class soaps more favor
ably before the public, we will
offer for Monday and Tues
day Royal Oat Meal, Peach
Blossom, DR.. Raub's Medi-
Gated Cataneous Soap and DR..
Raub's Egg White.
These are 25c soaps, during
this sale, per cake 1Oc
Call at our store for free
samples.
1Oc SOAPS. Refined tar,
pure white CASTLE, olive oil.
and Turkish bath, during this
sale, per cake Sc
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
SPECIALS IN NOTIONS.

SPECIALS IN NOTIONS.
String ties, each 1c
Bows, each SC
Handkerchiefs, each 1c
Pins, 2 papers for 1c
Hair pins, 2 packs for 1c
Hooks and eyes, 2 dozen on
card, per card 1c
Spool Cotton, per spool 2c
Ladies ties and stock collars,
sold up to 25c, to close
out 1Oc
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
SPECIAL.

Just received, Lansdowne,
the newest thing in silks.
We have bought then un-
der price, which will en-
able US to sell theS1.2Oat,
per yard S1.OO
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01

Japanese fans, plain black
and fancy, real value 1Oc,
each SC
Vienna fans, highly polished
stick, handsomely deco
rated, 25c value, for 15c
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
WASH GOODS.


Good unbleached domestic,
per ward 3Hc
Yard wide bleached muslin,
per yard SC
New York Mills muslin,
real value 12Hc, per yd 1Oc
English long cloth, 12Hcts
value, as many yards as
YOU want, per yard 1Oc
Fast color calico, Sc equality,
during this sale, per yd Sc
Yard-wide Sea Island per-
s.le, during this sale, per
yard 1Oc
French ginghams, real val
ue 12Hc, sale price, per
ward 7C
\ ard-wlde solid gray glng-
hams 15c value, sale price,
per yard &c
Fast color fancy lawn, 5 to
bc qualities, per yard 3Hc
Fancy figured dimities and
solid colors, in blue, pink
and lavender, real value
10c, during this sale, per
ward SC
Fancy figured dimities,
lawns and organdies, real
value sold up to 18c per
yard. We have cut the
price for this sale to 7Hc
Solid color organdie, Grand
CareuX, in blue and pink
only, real value zoe per
yard. sale price per yd 1Oc
Imported French organdies
and dimities in rich de-
signs and pleasing combi-
nations, real value 35c; in
order to make them sell
fast thev will be closed
out at only 15e
Imported French organdies
IN white, pink, blue, yell
low and lavender, , Yards
vide, real valne SOC, per
ward 200
French silk ginghams, real
value S5c, sale price, per
ward 2OS
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
Linen crash, plain and fancy,
15c value, per yard 1Oc
WHITE GOODS.

WHITE GOODS.
Cross-barred muslin, per
yard &c
Nainsooks and dimities, IS
and 18c qualities, per
yard 12Hc
India linen, real value Sc
sale price per yard Sc
India linen, real value 1Oc
sale price per yard SC
4O-inch lawn, real value 15c,
sale price per yard 1Oc
4Oc quality India linen, sale
price per yard 3Oc
p K in narrow, wide welts
and fancies, real value 15c
sale price per yard 1Oc
Extra fine quality of P K in
lace effects and welts, 35c
value, per yard 25c
Just received, a new assort-
ment of hamburgs, insertings,
auovers, tucks and puffs,
which will be put in this sale
at surprisingly low prices.
LADIES' GUAZE VESTS.
Ladies bleached vests, dur
ing this sale 8 for 25c
Ladies' guaze vests, 15c val
ue, each lOc
Ladies' guaze vests, real
value zoe, sale price, 2 for 2oc
Ladies' silk guaze vests,
real value 4Oc, sale price,
each 25c
LADIES WASH SKIRTS.
Good quality crash skirts,
real value SOC, sale price 29c
Ladies' crash skirts, with
two rows of braid, sale
price 4oe
! Ladies' white duck skirts,
during this sale each SOC
! Ladies linen crash skirts,
during this sale S1.W
BARGAINS IN FANS.
Palm-leaf fans, each Il
Good fans pretty decora-
tons, during this sale
each K
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
SPECIAL SALE OF r g. G
CORSETS.

In black and white medium
and long waists.
S1.OO grade reduced to 75c
SIPS . . . LOO
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
For MONDAY ANDTUESDAY
ONLY-3 cakes of Butter
milk soap for Sc

UMBRELLA BARGAINS.
A real good Soc umbrella,
during this sale 29c
Fast color gloria umbrella,
steel rod, Congo handle,
real value 75c, sale price 48c
Ladies and mems fast black
English gloria umbrellas,
steel rod, Dusden, Congo
and silver-trimmed hand
les. These are the bal
anceofour manufacturers
samples, that are worth
up to S1.5O, sale price 75c
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
MORGANTON, N. c.. FRIDAY, JUNE |, 1900
Combined Sale of Surprising Inn
pOrtanCe.

BeSpeakS Our Determination all
numb
Sale will begin Monday at a.
smaIo will
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01

BARGAINS IN SHOES.
Infants shoes reduced to 1Oc
Misses shoes we're S1.OO
reduced to 75c
Ladies' lace and opera and
Oxford shoes, in calf and
patent leather tips, in
coin toe, common sense
and spring heel shoes,
good sellers at $50,
reduced to S1.OO
Ladies' fine shoes in lace,
button and oxfords, all the
newest styles, we're $500,
reduced to S1.5O
Ladies' hand-sewed lace and
button, patent leather and
cloth top shoes and OK
fords, in all the leading
toes, that sold up to $3.50
reduced to $500
Mems fine shoes, wereS1.25
and S1.oO, reduced to 81 .OW
Mems heavy whole stock
shoes, we're S1.25 and
S1.5O, reduced to S1.OO
Mems fine shoes, in lace
and congress, plain and
tip, were $3.50, reduced
to S1.98
Mems hand-sewed extra fine
shoes in box calf, vici kid
and French calf, black or
tan, were $500, reduced
to So.45
Our entire line of Regent
$3.50 shoes reduced to $500
Gilt Edge Shoe Polish re-
duced to 19C
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-10-26
AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC.

The London publisher. Alfred Harms
worth, while touring in France. has
counted IN one day. ON the Riviera. l77
motor carriages and 2o9 motor tri-
cycles.
4 private automobile stable viii be
built in New York city in the fall. In
addition to the carriage house. there
Will be room for charging the bate
terics and quarters for the men who
will take care of the vehicles.
a close observer states that by actual
count the number of automobiles I'm
regular use in Paris represents two or
three per cent. OF the traffic ON week
days, with a very much higher aver
age on Sunday and holidays, probably
reaching five per cent.
At Maritzburg IN Africa. traction
engines have been pressed into service
by the British military authorities for
transport purposes, and ON some occa-
sions they have been used TO haul wag-
on loads of refugee children into the
country TO give them an outing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-10-26

We have received word Of a most remark
able offer which is 20 be made 20 women BY
The Deiinsai0r, Of Now York.
Taking tho fact that next year begins
new century The DeHnea0r offers % distri-
buto 1900 among 1901 women. The plan
is so cleverIy arranged that woman living IN
small town or village has just as good a
chance TO win one Of these 1901 prizes as
woman living in a city-becauso the prizes
are given for tho number Of subscriptions
secured in a town IN proportion TO the popu-
laton Of tlat town. instead OF beng given
simply 70 those who send The largest list Of
subscrihers-which of course are most easily
obtained 10 big cities. Another clever feature
Of the plan is, that al tho cities and towns OF
the United States and Canada have been ar-
ranged n seven classes. Tho cities Of tho
greatest population ore grouped 10 Glass !,
and as tlc,o cities are not very many the
prizes offered are twoniy-eghti the high
est prize being $500, and tie lowest 5000.
Tho total amount Of prizes given away ia this
class is $1,000. The remaining smaller towns
and villages fall into SIX other classes and a5
tho number Of towns in o class increases. be-
cause of course. there arc moro small towns
than large ones, the amount of prizes given
away % q class Increases so that DO Class 7,
there will be $4,000 distributed among col
winners.
Furthermore, TO everyone who fails 20 win
ono Of the 1901 prizes there VIII be paid an
extra commission on subscriptions provided
they equal one out Of every two hundred IN
habitans Of the town from which tic con-
tosiant sends them.
This is altogether a very liberal Offer and
ono which he famous old Deineat0r is well
abio 10 make good From our point Of view,
We do not see why such an offer needs TO bo
made by the Publishers Of The Diaea0r Tor
We believe it already has nearly half a million
subscribers. Its strong hold upon tho a1ec.
lions Of American women has come ia the
past generation from It's practical advice
about dress details and home matters.