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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
INTERPOLATION OF COTTON
United States Official Making ExpeFb
ments In South Carolina

united states OIlclaI Making EXBek@
ments In South Carolina
CHARLESTON, Nov. 21.-Herbert J.
Weber of the United States depart.
ment of agriculture, is in Charleston
making experiments in the hybridiza'
ton of cotton. Experiments are being
conducted by Mr.. Weber il different
parts of the state and he is trying to
have produced cotton with long, firm
staple. He Is also testing varieties OF
Egyptian cotton. The cotton growers
here. Mr.. Weber says, cannot compete
with the Egyptian cotton, but if the ex-
periments of the department of agrlcult-
ure prove successful the farmers will be
able to raise hybrid cotton which will
be equal to the staple from Egypt. The
department is of the opinion that this
new variety can be grown in all parts OF
the state. A peculiar form about the
hybridization is that it develops in
creased vigor. The hybrid plant gives
a boil with more cotton in 1t and boil
that can be picked with more ease.
The agricultural department is also
investigating the "wilt" of the sea
island plants and is trying to extermi-
nate disease which, if allowed to con-
tinue, will eventually exterminate the
cotton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
GENERAL STRIKE AT TAMPA.
All Union Men Ordered Out-Military
Under Arms.

All Union Men Ordered Out-Military
Under Arms.
TAMPA, Fla, Nov. 21.-The trouble
between the rival cigarmakers' unions
here has eliminated in general sympa-
thetic strike.
Every union man in the city will be
ordered out and every branch of bust.
ness will be tied up, except, possibly,
the street car service, as the motormeD
and conductors are not affiliated with
the Federation of Trades.
This decision was arrived at by the
decisive vote of 1867 for to rs against
general strike.
There is no prospect of settlement of
the clgarmakers' strike and a mass
meeting of union men was held to dis
cuss the situation. Trouble is feared
and the military is held under arms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22

Hundreds of Houses Demolished and
Inmates Crushed to Death.

Hundreds of Houses Demolished and
Inmates Crushed to Death.
LULA, Miss, Nov. 21.-Four negroes
were killed here and hundreds of cabins
on plantations demolished near this
place. Five miles north of Tunica a
a cabin, In which five negroes were as
sembled, was wrecked and all of them
killed.
A schoolhouse, church and mum.
Der of plantation houses in the same To-
cality were demolished. -@,
A white man and negro were killed
6 miles south of fernando, Miss. Many
plantation houses, cotton gin and O
church were destroyed. The names OF
the victims cannot be learned at this
TINA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Her Rndder disabled.

SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. u. - The Red
Star steamer Friesland, which sailed
from New York Nov. 7 for this port and
Antwerp, passed Hurst castle at . o'clock
this morning in tow of the steamer Gu.
den. The Friesland's rudder was dis
abled. She was taken in tow by the
Cluden in the vicinity of the Sicily
islands on Monday last.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Wont Down In the storm.

CLEVELAND, Nov. GA telephone
message from Lorain, % miles west OF
this city, says that the steamer st. Law
renee has gone1down off that port and
asking that the Cleveland life saving
crew be hurriedNto the scene. The wind
was blowing go miles7& IN hour when this
was received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Youngest ATTORNEY General.

RALEIGH, Nov. Ex-Governor Russell
has appointed Robert Dick Douglas at
torney general to fill the vancancy caused
by resignation. Douglas is only rs
years old, the youngest attorney general
North Carolina has ever had. He Is the
son Of Associate Justice Robert M. Doug.
las, who was President Grants private
secretary, and grandson of the famous
Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
GOVERNOR BEcKHAM WEBS.
Distinguished Gathering Witnesses the
Ceremony at Greensboro.

OwENsBoRo, KY, Nov. 21.-Tonight
for the first time in the history of Ken
lucky a governor in Office was married.
John Grips Wickliffe Beckham and
Jean Raphael Fuqua were the contract
ing parties. The governor staff and all
the state officers from Frankfort, in
Guiding judges of the court Of appeals
and members of the state boards, ar
rived here on a special train. There
were distinguished people in attendance
from all parts of the state. The accept
ances of invitations have been so gen.
eral that the ceremony was performed
IN the First Presbyterian church. There
were many guests from Virginia, the
old home of the Fuqua family. The
number of visiting guests is estimated at
over 500.
The groomsmen were Robert Wick
life of New Orleans, Edward Crawford
of Bardstown and Wier Griffith, Marc
Stewart and Hamilton Fuqua of this
city. The maid of honor was Miss
Name Smith of this city, and the brides
maids were Miss Louise Watkins, Miss
D. Todd and Miss Olivia Stewart of this
city, Miss Miriam Reynolds of Rome,
Ga, Miss Julia Kniskern of Chicago
and Miss Olive Logan of Shelbyvllle.
The governor and his bride left at mid
night for Chicago and thence westward
and will arrive in Frankfort Dec. 8.
After Governor Beckham's Inaugural
ton on Dec ii they will visit Florida.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
CHINESE TROOPS ARE
READY TO GIVE BATTLE
Large Force Said to Be Nov
ing Against Allies.
ARE TO ATTACK TIEN-TsIN

An Effort VIII Be Made to Retalke
Both That City and Peking-Ger-
mans Prepare For Battle-American
Commander Discredits Report.
PICKING, Nov. 21.-Prince Tuan has
been arrested and stripped of power by
order of the emperor and empress dow
ager. Fears are felt of General Tung
Fuh Slang, who, with 10000 regulars,
is IN Hu-Jang-Pu.
TIEN-TsIN, Nov. 90, via SHANGHAI,
Nov. 2l.-There has been considerable
firing recently in the neighborhood of
Tien-Tsin, and owing to report that
the German quarter of the city would
be attacked last night the German SEN
tries were doubled, a regiment patrolled
the opposite bank of the river, and the
remainder of the German troops were
ordered to hold themselves in readiness
for action at an instant's notice.
Nothing happened, however, to show
cause for alarm, although today all the
Chinese servants of the Bengal Lancers'
officers and men left saying that they
had been informed that the Boxers were
marching in large body on Tien-Tsin
and Picking.
Neither General Lorne Campbell of
the British troops nor Colonel Meade of
the Americans believe that there is any
truth in the rumor, but the natives EVIL
dentlS believe 1t and many of them are
leaving the service of the foreigners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22

MEMPHIS. Nov. 81. - Advices from
Loves Station, Miss, reports none
killed outright by the storm of yester-
day afternoon in that vicinity. So far
as known J. L. Doney was fatally in
jured by falling timbers. A dozen houses
were wrecked and much other property
damaged. The course Of the storm was
down the Coldwater river.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Chinese VIII Resist.

BERLIN, Nov. 2J.--Count Won Wal
dersee cables from Pekin that he has adj
vices from Colonel Yorck's corps show
ing that the Chinese general, Ho, with
10000 regular troops and much artillery,
is near Balgan prepared to resist ener-
getically further advance of the expe-
dition. Colonel Yorck, therefore, will
await reinforcements before attempting
to proceed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Report Discredited In London.

LONDON, Nov. 91.-The reported death
of Baron Schaikenburger, acting presi-
dent of the Transvaal since President
Kruger's departure from the country, is
discredited here. There is a mere ru-
NOR that he died at johannesburg Nov.
9, out the report lacks confirmation.
Lord Roberts dispatch from Johannes
burg this morning does not mention the
death of General Schalkenburger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Houses Destroyed at Huntsville,

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Nov. 2l.-A severe
wind storm passed over this section last
night causing great damage. Twenty
new unoccupied houses were blown
away at Dallas, a suburb of Huntsville,
and other havoc wrought. So far as
has been heard no one was hurt, but re-
ports from country districts are not yet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22

GADsDEN. Ala, Nov. 21.-Two I'M
known white men were run over and
killed at Alabama City by Louisville
and Nashville passenger train. The
men were asleep on the track. They
were just around curve and it was
impossible for the engineer to see them
until Il was too late. They were liter
ally cut to pieces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Three Killed, Many Injured.

LAGRANGE, Tenn, Nov. 21.-A tor
nado bounding through narrow stretch
of territory extending from point
3 miles north of Lula, Miss, to La
Grange, Tenn, caused heavy loss of
life and property. Three people are
known to have been killed, while sew
eral were injured, some of whom will
die
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
sNoWeToRM IN COLORADO.
Slides Interrupt Traffic and Mines
Are Closed Down.

DENVER, Nov. 21.-A heavy snow.
storm, accompanied by high wind,
has been in progress on the western
slope in Colorado for the past three days.
The warm weather melted t the snow
very fast and slides have occurred,
doing considerable damage. Railroad
traffic Is being interrupted and work in
the mines In certain sections has stopped
because of the inability to transports
supplies. North of Glenwood Springs
very cold weather is reported, which Ia
gradually extending southwark.
Light falls of snow are reported from
several places on the eastern side OF the
range.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Wolf River Oyerfiows.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 21.-Wolf river. which
is the northern boundary of the city,
overfowed it's banks last night owing to
the excessive rain and flooded the lum-
Der mills and yards along it's front. The
damage will reach $4,000 and may be
more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Storm Around Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 21.-This city
and immediate section received a good
share of last nights storm, the rain fall
ing in torrents and swelling tributary
streams of the Tennessee river conSid-
erably. No great damage is reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Telegraph Wires Frustrated.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 21.-Telegraph and
telephone wires are down along the line
of the illinois Central railroad between
Memphis and Grenada, Miss, where is
located the path of yesterdays storm.
Consequently news of the disaster can
only be obtained from incoming trains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22

. Refunding Operations Suspended.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81. The secretary
of the treasury has issued bulletin sus.
pending the refunding operations. to
take effect Dec 81, 1900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Train Lifted From the Track.

COLUMBIA, Tenn. Nov. 21.-A train
on the Nashville, Florence and Sheffield
railway was lifted from the track by the
injured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Made . LEGAL Holiday.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 91.-The
legislature has passed bill making
Jefferson Davis birthday-June ga
legal holiday In this state. The bill was
nassed without dissenting vote.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Americans Successful.

LONDON, Nov. 2I.-The Delagoa Bay
railroad award was opened today. The
Americans received their share through
the SeligmanS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
For Sale.

I desire to sell my meat market. sit
uated on Forsyth street, opposite j. r.
Hudson's Drugstore, including fix
lures and building. Will sell cheap
for cash. Possession given Jan. 1st. r..
N. Allen. orI w. w. Dykes Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
Destructive STORM
SWEEPS TENNESSEE
Death and Desolation Follow
In It's Wake.
NUMBER DEAD UNKNOWN

Late Reports From the Path of the
Storm Bring In Fresh News of the
Disaster--Wires Down and Details
Meager-Snowstorm In Colorado.
COLUMBIA, Tenn, Nov. 21.-The latest
estimates places the number of killed
here at 40 as a result Of last nights
storm. Most of these were negroes,
about IL or IA only being white.
All the physicians in Columbia are
out today looking after the injured, the
number of which 1t is impossible to esti-
mate.
No estimate can be made on the prop
erty loss at this hour. Hundreds of
head of live stock were killed.
NASHVILLE, Nov. 21-Tclegraph and
telephone communication in the path OF
last nights storm is still interrupted
and although every effort is being made
to reach the scene of devastation from
various points, no definite information
has been received as to the loss of life or
the extent of the damage. The storm is
believed to have reached the height of
its severity in the middle and western
parts of Tennessee and northern Missis-
sippi, as no reports of damage elsewhere
have reached this city.
MEMPHIS, Nov. -21.-Conductor Kib-
bier of the Grenada accommodation
train on the Illinois Central road, which
arrived this morning two and half
hours late, reports that the path of the
storm was first reached at Batesville,
Miss, where considerable damage was
done to property and several persons in
jured, but none fatally. There had been
heavy downpour Of rain all day and
about O'Clock the clouds assumed
greenish caste and began to drift in
northeasterly direction at increased We
locity.
At $50 O'Clock the storm burst in all
its fury and for Ia miles on the west
side of the railroad track the wind lev
elled every standing object in its way.
At Guys switch, l mile south of
Loves station, Toulin Guys mill and
residence were destroyed The inmates
of the dwelling miraculously escaped in
jury. Two negroes in cabin near by
were killed. The damage done at Loves
station was not serious. From that
point the storm took a northeasterly
course and the next place to feel its
full force was LAGRANGE, Tenn. The
storm seems to have started from a
point to the south of Tunica, Miss, and
xrrithin O fn1r ,nnilnc of fha at nlaca
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22

The above are only few brands OF the
many we carry in stock Send for catalogue.
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies etc.,
sold equally as low, from s1,S5 gallon ups
wards.I
We make a speciality of the jug trade and
prompt attention. Special Inducements of
lered4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
NO. 1874.
WALKING SHOES

are not for the ball room. They are
for outdoor use, and are specially
made to resist hard usage, and stand
off all kinds of weather. A comfort
able and sensible shoe for those who
do great deal of walking. We have
them IN many shapes and all sizes.
These shoes fit your feet-their price
will fit your pocketbook. We have
them in boys sizes-just the thing for
school wear. We have other shoes,
too.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
mWENTY-SECOND YEAR.
Here is Littleness of Price and
Bigness of Value for You.

Tn order to make this the biggest and best No
rcnber in the history of our business, we have .
a;grn HIGH PRICES VACATION the remainder of
Ills mouth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
OLD PURE KXEs
$3.50, PRERzsS

We snip on approval In plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive 1t and test 1t, If 1t IS not sausfAc
turn your $3.50. We guarantee this brand tC
be eight years old. Eight bottles Tor $780,
express prepaid; II bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; / gallon Jug, express prepaid, $40;
gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50. NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands OF Rye
and Bourbon Whistles in the market, and
Will save You so per cent. on YOUR purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-22
T0w IS 0ho 0lme
y % Purchase a SraDAophOno.

We have them from $500 to. $4,000.
There is more real enjoyment in a
Graphophone than any instrument in
tho world. You can have at your bid
ding an unseen host of musicians ready
to delight with EXQUISITE melody.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1900-10-06

Mores, Commissioners, and l.. A. Grevemberg,
Clerk of said election
First ward Patoutville II. B. Landry, Gabriel
Gary and Treville Derouen, Commissioners and
4. c. Landry, Clerk.
Second ward Sorrel store, Olivier station, A.
NJ. Stewart, A. II. Edgar and T. H. Riggs and 4.
&. Reggie, Clerk
First ward, third precinct, ST. Mary parish, j.
z. Mendoza, Thomas Evans and Victor kobleur,
Commissioners, and j. G. Grevemberg Clerk.
Second ward, 4th precinct Glencoe, Oran Dor
sett, R. ID. Ete and DIR. A. Bernard, Commission
ers and X. Hanf, Clerk.
Second ward. - precinct, Louisa poll, A. Ian.
and Thomas Flanagan, Commissioners, and y.
Bonvilan clerk.
Seventh ward, fourteenth precinct Alberta
school house, f. A. Ghans, Alcide Goula and AL
eide Legnon, Commissioners, and Alfred Fortier,
Jr., Clerk.
Notice is further given that the Iberia & St
Mary Drainage District, through its Board OF
Commissioners will, in open session, hold at its
Office at its domicile in the town of Jeanerette
La. on the 11th day Of the month of October
1900, at the hour of ten o'clock A NJ, proceed to
open the ballot boxes, examine and count the bal
lots in number and amount, examine and canvass
the returns and declare the result of the election
A. l.. MONNOT,
President iberia & st. Mary Drainage District
r. F. FRERE,
President Police Jury of st. Mary
J. F. BRITAIN,
President Police Jury of Iberia
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1900-10-06
Prosperity for the Railroads. but Not
for the Employees.

Republican leaders in charge OF
the Cook County campaign are re-
ceiving reports which make them
fear the railroad mems vote will be
cast for Bryan and the Democratic
ticket this year. Coming so soon
after the widely circulated state
ment that no class of labor has en-
ioyed such general prosperity as
the railroad employees, these "bear'
reports are very disquieting to the
political managers, and they do not
deny they are worried. The story
runs that while railroad and other
corporation employees are not saying
much about it, they believe they
are not getting their share Of the
profits, and in state Of dissatisfac
ton may support the Democratic
ticket.
at is true this course would not
help them any, but it is natural for
man who thinks he is being
wronged to upset something, and
this could be done by voting for
Bryan" said Republican leader
to-day. 81 hear from many sources
that railroads and other corpora
tions which have made big money
the last four years are piling up
their surplus without giving the
rank and file of employees their share
of the profits. In one case | know
that a large corporation has reduced
wages, and gave the war tax as the
excuse. That hurts the Republican
party-the party which enabled this
and other corporations and business
houses to enjoy an era of prosperity.
1t is very short-sighted to debar
the employe from participation in
the good times, for he has the vote
which can turn the wheel the other
way. 1t may not be good sense on
his part to vote the Democratic
ticket, but he may do it to get back
on his boss who gobbles all the
profits. In some corporations |
know that heads of departments
have reduced wages and increased
the work of employees to make a
record for economy for their own
welfare. 1t is unfair and the height
of folly, for the rank and file can
60 to the polls and with their bal
lots bring reversal of the good
times Large business enterprises
Should be warned Of the conse
quences of such action. ."-Chicagt
Post.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1900-10-06
the MILITARY ISSUE.

We, who deny that militarism is
an issue in this campaign, should
read the military papers. The Army
and Navy Journal, which reflects
the view of the War Department,
has this to say of the army work to
be done at the next session Of
Congress:
The most important part Of the
coming army legislation will be
that which deals with the increase
in the regular service. With this
the War Department will have to
operate very carefully, as the great
est opposition will be forced upon
this section. By the time the mill
tary bill comes before Congress the
people will have decided by popu-
lar vote whether under the existing
conditions it has become necessary
or not to have a larger standing
army to uphold the honor of the
country and the declared policy of
the present Administration. = =
It is conceded by even the most op-
timistic that Congress will not &C
cede to an army of greater size than
IS, 900 men; hence for an army of
this strength the War Department
will undoubtedly ask.
Here is the issue plainly stated.
If we decide to carry out "the de.
clared policy Of the present Admin.
istration we shall have to increase
the regular army to $1,000 men
This will not be temporary provi
sion to meet an emergency, but 9
permanent enlargement of oul
standing forces to three times thei'
former size. If we vote against the
Administration this increase will
not be necessary. That is the alter
native, presented with soldierly
frankness. 1t is for the voters te
decide whether policy that neces
states a permanent standing army
of Is, 900 men is to their liking.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1900-10-06
Deafness CUu1lOf he CUy'pH

DCNJNtSS CNUUOt OC tuffV.
by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets infamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.