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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
BULLETIN CAUSES
A BREAK IN COTTON
March Contracts Drop so
Points In 8 Minutes.
MAY ALSO DECLINES %

Report Places This Years Yield @a
10, 100000 Bales and Prices Go
Down Like a Flash-Later en- ths
Market Strengthens Again.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1o.-The cotton mar.
ket opened with prices 8 points higher
to points lower and all the forenoon
exhibited intense nervousness though
ruling comparatively tame in specula-
tive sense.
Soon after the call sharp rally 90.
CURED in furry of room and outside
covering, started by a sudden shift In
the trend of fluctuations in Liverpool.
Thereafter variations in the local pit
were narrow with the market appa-
rently in a position to bolt either way
upon the slightest provocation.
Late in the morning shorts made q
wild dash to cover on rumors that the
government report had become known
and was bullish. Prices advanced ID
points on these reports.
At midday just before the govern.
ment report reached the exchange prices
showed slight net advance over Satur-
days closing figures. Soon after Ia
o'clock the government report estimst-
ing the cotton crop at 10, 100, 900 bales
on an acreage of 25,034, 734 was an
nounced. This was mOTe than 25Se0,005oc'
bales in excess of the popular estimate
and caused panic to sell, under which
prices dropped 40 to so points in q few
minutes.
Intense excitement prevailed and the
selling was enormous. Large blocks of
long cotton was dumped on the mar
ket which had been bought on the
bullish rumors. Europe and the south
were also heavy sellers. On the break
March dropped from 8. "a to 9.04i Janu.
airy from 964 to $40, and May from
Ak IN O 90
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Nordlnnd Reheaded.

VEsTRAAs, Sweden, Dec. 10.-Philip
Nordlund, who on May II last as the
steamer Prins Carl, on which he was a
passenger, was passing Quicksund, MUIR
dered seven men and wounded five 9TH
ers, a woman and a boy, subsequently
escaping in boat to Keeping, and who
was convicted and sentenced to death in
June last, was beheaded today. The
condemned man chanted the verse Of
Absalom as he laid his head upon the
block
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
NEWMAN MAKES A DENIAL
Claims That the Prospects Are Bright
For a Victory.

Claims That the Prospects Are Bright
For Victory.
WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 10.-The follow
ing statement was issued at II o'clock
today by General Chairman Newman of
the Santa Fe system of telegrapbers.
"At this hour the situation is brighter
than it has ever been since the strike
was inaugurated. Word has come to
me from different sources that the Santa
Fe officials are sending out bogus tele.
grams over my alleged signatures where
in order the men to return to work, as
the strike is temporarily adjusted. /
brand these and all similar statements
a base lie, made use of by the railroad
officials to deceive the operators and to
get them to return to work IN order that
the congested condition of freight and
passenger traffic may be relieved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
British Elections.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-Sir A. Acland-
Hood Conservative has been reelected
to the house of commons from the west,
or Wellington division of Somerset. He
had no opposition. The Right Hon. st.
John Broderick has been reelected TO
the house of commons from the Guild
ford division of Surrey, in the Conserva-
tive interest, without opposition. Cap
tain Z. G. Prettyman Conservative
has been re- elected without opposition
for the Woodbridge division of Suffolk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Clerk Burned to Death.

GoLDsBoRo, N. c., Dec. 10.-James
Robinson, salesman in clothing store
at Clinton, was burned to death while
waiting on a customer. While showing
a suit of clothes he struck a swinging
lamp, which fell to the floor and ex-
ploded. Robinson's clothing was sat
urated with oil and was soon enveloped
in flames. Before assistance could be
rendered he was SO badly burned that
he died in a short time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
CIGARETTES PUT ON SALE
Judge Sneed Decides the Tennessee
Law Unconstitutional.

KNOXVILLE, Dec. 1O.-Cigarettes are
now on sale in Knoxville. Judge J. W.
Sneed of the Knox county circuit court
this morning held that the anti-cigar.
cite law passed by the Tennessee legis-
lature in 1899 was unconstitutional and
void. This is the law lately passed upon
by the United States supreme court in
the case of w. B. Austin versus state of
Tennessee. Judge Sneed's holding is
predicated upon point not raised in
the Austin case, that the act as recorded
in Nashville does not bear the signature
of the speaker of the house of represen-
tatives. This was proven by an affida-
Wit from the secretary of state.
Immediately after the decision was
announced, one dealer placed cigarettes
on sale and others wired orders to cigar
cite factories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Pro-Boer Meeting Prohibited.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. TO- - A pro-Boer
meeting, at which Miss Maud Come
was to preside tonight, was prohibited
by the police. The returning members
of the Royal Canadian regiment, which
left London this morning, arrived here
during the day. They received ovations
from large crowds and were entertained
at lunch by the lord mayor, Mr.. Arthur
Crosthwaite, and the corporation of
Liverpool.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Died From Natural Causes.

NEWTON, N. c., Dec. 10.-The Travis
mystery has been cleared. After hav-
ing been buried three weeks the body
was exhumed and the fact developed
that lie had not been murdered as sup
posed, but had died from a cancerous
growth on the brain. The county off,
Gals had offered reward of 5000 for
the supposed slayer of Travis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Operations In China.

BERLIN, Dec. 10. - Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee telegraphs from
Picking, under date of Saturday, Dec. 8,
that the two detachments of troops from
Tien-Tsin, commanded by Colonel Lohr-
scheidt and Major Falkenhyn. which
had been proceeding against a consider
able force of Chinese regulars who had
taken up a position at Tsang- Chou, 90
kilometers southwark of Tien- Tsin, have
occupied the place without opposition
and that the columns are returning to
Tien- Tsin,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Woman Brutality Murdered.

BOLIVAR, Tenn, Dec. 1O.-Charles
Morrow, a negro, emptied the contents
of a double barrelled shotgun into the
breast and face of his wife. Then he
struck her with the weapon, imbedding
one of the hammers in her skull over
the eyes. Next he saturated her cloth.
ing with coal oil and set fire to them.
The woman's streams attracted atten.
ton, but too late, as she died soon after
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
PAPERS WE'RE IRREGULAR.
Why Governor Thomas Refused to
Honor the ReQuisition.

DENVER, Dec. 10. my reasons, "
said Governor Thomas. "for refusing to
honor herequisition papers of Governor
Mount of Indiana for Clinton Orman
were that they were not made out in
correct form. have sent them back to
have them rectified
Governor Thomas denied that the re-
fusal of Governor Mount to allow the
Kentucky authorities to extraGSte w. S.
Taylor, former governor of that state,
charged with completely in the murder
of Goebel, had in any manner influenced
him.
Orman is charged with having
swindled J. Mayer Green OF Valparaiso
out of SIC. 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
EVERY OPERATOR WENT OUT
Joaquin Valley Division of the Santa
Fe Tied I'D.

FRESNO, Cal, Dec. 10. - John w.
Hays, local chairman of the Order of
Railway Telegraphers, and member of
the Chicago grievance committee, makes
the following statement in regard to the
strike of operators on the San joaquin
valley division of the Santa Fe:
"As far as can be ascertained every
operator on the San Joaquin valley di-
vision went out at o'clock Sunday.
J. A. Newman, general chairman of the
order, has wired me as follows:
Company shows evidence of an early
settlement of strike. Dispatcher office
here says all the trains are on time and
that only four men are out, but opera
tors along the line say the strike is solid. :"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
UNIQUE CASE AT BEAUFORT
Man Impersonates a Woman's Hus.
band and Is Convicted Of Rape.

BEAUFORT, N. O., Dec. lO.--In 1864
a man named Bronks was charged with
criminal assault, he having imperson.
ated a woman S husband at night. The
evidence on this point was clear, but
the supreme court held chat such Srand
was not rape. Such case was abso-
lutely novel in the North Carolina
courts.
The legislature in 1881 enacted law
making this otfense rape and fixing the
penalty at not less than ten years i'm
prisonment. Many persons Thought
there never would be another such case,
but the enc tried this week III Beaufort
county was of the same character.
A white man, Charles Williams, sue
cessfully Smpersonated the husband OF
woman vine, proved a high character.
Williams wA convicted and given
long SENTENCE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
BREAK AT NEW ORLEANS
Bearish Crop Bulletin Causes Panic
on 'Change.

bedrlSu crop bulletin causes q k&nlO
on 'Change.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 10.-The bureau
report came like thunder clap to the
local cotton market today. It had been
eagerly anticipated, but before 1t was
read on the floor of the exchange at IL
O'Clock there were perhaps not half
dozen members of that body who be-
lieved that it would exceed $3.50, 600
bales.
When the figures, 10, 100, 600 bales,
were given the effect on the market was
instantaneous. 1t dropped like a fash.
In less than five minutes from the
reading of the report March contracts
had declined So points, from 9. 40 to 8. 81,
while May, during the same time, went
from 9.33 to 900, drop of 38 points. 1t
was shown, therefore, that the greatest
weakness is in the near months.
After the sensational decline the mar
ket showed disposition to rally and to
reach level again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
ManIey Will Not Accept.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Hon. Joseph
Manley of Maine had an interview with
President Mckinley this afternoon when
the question of his accepting the Office
Of commissioner Of internal revenue was
decided 1t Is understood that there is
legal objection to the president continu-
ing the vacancy for several months as
suggested by Mr. Marley and that the
latter will not accept the Office. The
appointment probably will be offered to
Mr.. Yerkes of Kentucky very soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Marlborough's Appeal Dismissed.

LONDON, Dec. 10,-The appeal court
has dismissed the appeal of the Duke of
Marlborough and has confirmed the de-
cision of Judge Byrne in the chancery
division of the high court of justice,
which gave Lillian, Duchess of MARI
borough, (formetly Mrs. Louise Ham
mersley of New York and now Lady
William Beresford) jointure of 81, 800
yearly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Inaugural Committee Appointed.
APPROPRIATION BILL is UP
District of Columbia Goes Over to
Next Week.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Today under
the rules Of the house belonged to the
District of Columbia committee, but
owing to the desire of the leaders to
proceed with the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill, District
day was postponed until a week from
tomorrow. The legislative bill was i'm
mediately taken.
Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylvania, who
was in charge of the measure, made a
preliminary statement of its contents,
and the bill was read for amendment
under the 6-minute rule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Robbed In a Sleeping Car.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dec. N10.-J. T.
Blanford of New York reports that he
was robbed of $4,000 shares of stock in
the Rio Honda Copper company of New
Mexico, while on his way south, he al.
legipg that the certificates were taken
from his grip in a sleeping car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Slain bv a Negro Preacher.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 10.-Infor-
nation has reached here of killing on
the Ensley Southern railroad, 10 miles
west of Bessem Rev. Zeb Wake
field, negro minister, became jealous
of attentions which have been 30 Ms
wife by another negro, Armistead NacR.'
lin, and arming himself with a revolver
he went cunning for the latter. Com
ing up with Macklin he fred on him
lnfiictlng wound which afterward
proved fatal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
New Line of Steamers.

NORFOLK, Dec. 10.-The Standard Oil
company and its associate interests are
rapidly acquiring foothold hereabouts
for an extensive foreign trade. The
line of tank steamphips has arrived here
for coal, which she will deliver at Bos-
ton. This is the first vessel of an extern
sive feet to be operated between New
England ports and Norfolk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Canadians Leave For Home.

LONDON, Dec. 1O..-The detachment
of the Royal Canadian regiment, con-
sisting of Companies A, B and I, which
reached England about fortnight ago
on it's return home from South Africa,
left London this morning for Liverpool.
The Canadians will sail on the steamer
Lake Champlain tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Killing at Winnsboro.

WINNsBoRo, S. c., Dec. 10.-Amos E.
Davis shot and instantly killed S. j.
Lyles. The coroner's jury has exoner-
ated Davis. Both parties are prominent
citizens and we'll connected. The affair
happened at Davis gate, Lyles having
called him cut. An unfortunate ne
cessity" is stated to have caused the
homicide
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
THE STRIKE is SPREADING
San Francisco Affected-Only a Few
Operators Out.

Operators Out.
STOCKTON, Gal, Dec. 1O.-The strike
of the telegraph operators in Santa Fe has
extended to the San Francisco and San
Joaquin valley road, but not over one
half the men went out. After confer
ence of the local committee lasting sew
eral hours it is reported to have left the
question of walking out to the discre-
ton of each operator. AT the four prin-
cipal points on the valley road the men
are still at their keys. These are: Ba-
kersfeld, Stockton, Antioch and Point
Richmond, while the train dispatcher,
who is not included in the strike, is
working at Fresno.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Russian Wheat Crop.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 10.-The Off
cial estimates for this winter and spring
crop in GA departments of European
Russia are as follows: Wheat. 658, 300,
900 pools; rye, 1,40l, 100000 pools and
oats III. 600. 900
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Czar,s Condition satisfactory.

LIvADIA, Dec. 10.-The czar's physi-
cian issued the following bulletin today:
"The czar's sleep and appetite are very
good. His temperature and pulse are
normal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
.Ottend9fer Out of Danger.

NEW YORK, Dec. f0.-Oswald Often.
aofer. editor Of The Staatz Zeitung, on
whom surgical operation was per-
formed several days ago, was reported
today to DO out of all danger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Cotton Acreage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. - The agricul
tural department crop reports give the
cotton acreage as 25,034, 734.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
NATIONAL CONGRESS
C. A. Towne Sworn In as SEN
atOr From Minnesota.
SESSION OF THE HOUSE

Appropriation Bill Displaces the Dis
trict and Is Taken Up For Consider
ton and Read For Amendment.
Other Washington News.
WASHINGTON, Dec TO- - When the
senate convened today Mr.. Chandler of
New Hampshire, Mr.. Bate of Tennessee
and Mr.. Turley of Tennessee, who
heretofore during the present session
had not been in attendance, were in
their seats.
Charles A. Towne, appointed to sue
coed the late Senator Q. K. Davis of
Minnesota, was also i'll attendance.
Mr.. Nelson of Minnesota presented
the credentials of Mr.. Towne and they
were read.
Mr.. Chandler of New Hampshire,
chairman of the committee on privileges
and elections, directed attention to the
last clause Of the credentials which was
that Mr. Towne should hold his seat
until his successor was elected and
qualified" He said that the constitu-
ton provided simply that the appointee
should hold Office until the legislature
had met.
''In the credentials presented" said
Mr.. Chandler, ''the governor has under
taken to prescribe the length of the new
senator's term. The added clause of
the credentials is superfeus. I desire
simply to call attention to this fact and
have no intention to object to the swear
ing in of Mr.. Towne."
The new senator was conducted to the
desk by Mr.. Nelson and the oath of
office was administered by Mr.. Frye,
the president pro. tenn.
Mr.. TOwne was congratulated warmly
by many Of his colleagues as he took his
seat on the Democratic side of the cham
Der.
Inaugural Committee Appointed.
A bill to provide for the appointment
of an additional district judge in the
northern judicial district of Ohio was
passed.
Mr.. Hanna offered a resolution that
committee of three senators be appointed
by the president pro. tenn. to make the
necessary arrangements for the inaugu-
ration of the president of the United
States March 4. Under the rules the
resolution went over.
The senate, after the transaction of
some routine business, at 1895, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Lodge, went into executive
session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
,,,Gr,and


We bought goods very literally in all lines this
season, anticipating the advance in price, which has
since materialized, and although we have had verv
Good business this season lin fact, much better than
last fall yet sales have not been up to our expecta
firms, and in consequence we have too many goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Ii HUNG CHANGES
SECRETARY ARRESTED
Charged With Communicate
ing With the Boxers.
CHINESE TROOPS RETREAT
Allies Occupy Their Position Without
Opposition-Swedish Murderer Be-
Pro-BOer Meeting Prohibited.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 10.-Li Hung Changes
Manchu secretary, Yiko, has been ar
rested by order of Field Marshal Count
Won Waldersee on the charge of COM
municating with the Boxers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
Too Many Hats
Too MANY Shoes
Too Much Clothing
Too nany Blankets
Too Much NeCkWear
Too rluCh Underwear
Too 1luch Dress Goods

And, in fact, too many goods in all lines; and,
asst but not least, too little cash. Everything
slaughtered for cash from this date until January
st. at which time will take stock. We haven't
room to quote prices the price is cut on every
thing and everything can't be mentioned in this ad
yw get move On you and come to LEE ALIENS
bsaye money. Very truly yours,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11
G. EXPRESS
$3.50, PREPAID.

We ship on approval In plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive it and test 1t, if 1t IS not sat1stac
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 800
express prepaid; II bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; gallon jug, express pre- paid, $500;
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
zrIll ca We Won 50 rner Cent on VOur purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-11

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
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, etc.,
sold equally as low, from s1,S5 gallon ups
wards
We make specially of the jug trade and
ali orders by mail or telegraph Will have our
prompt attention. Special. inducements Of
fered4
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-12-14
A STORY CT THE
BOER CAMPAIGN
IN NATALSIc:t

BY II B. Mackenzie

for a few minutes spoke in low but
deliberate and distinct voice. Leslie
drank in every word. His hatred OF
the Beers was only equaled by his lust
for gold, and the two passions. seeing
way to be satisfied here. rendered
his rubIcund face agltated and con-
yulsed with emotion
You are willing to lnform7 Then
30. and nj oncc!" exclaimed Moore.
mot moment Is to be lost II Is
utterly impossible that the informa-
ton can be carried TO Ladysmlth in
any other way. solemnly assure you
that no one else knows II but myself.
You can reach Ladysmlth by 9 o'clock.
SO then. without more ado. go!"
AS Adam Leslie. full OF the design
that was to deliver the very leaders
OF the Boer army into the hands OF
the enemy. hurried within his stead
ing. the other man looked after him
with a smile.
80 you have worked into my hands.
friend Leslie" he muttered. And he
rubbed these useful members together
MS II Leslie were literally between
them.
Now my path will be easy, Yes,
my charming Bluebell. you will find
Gerald Moore is capable OF revenge as
we'll as loyel" And he laughed. And
II you will not yield to persuasion. my
dear young lady. why. then. we must
needs try forcel"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-12-14
ITO be contlnued)



Some idea OF amateur photography
as II was in its early days may DO
gathered from an incident which the
late Bishop walsham How coniidod TO
his note book. Before he became a
bishop he used 20 call together the
old men OF the parish on New Years
day. and on one occasion he displayed
to his guests n photograph Of two old
men who had long worked at the rec
tory. They were photographed N
their working clothes. one with a
spade and tho other holding n little
tree as II about TO plant Il. 4 very
deaf old man, Richard Jones, took the
photograph In his hands. and looking
at II said; Beautiful! Beautiful"
So the rector shouted: who arc they.
Rlchard?" why" he said. Its
Abraham Offering up Isaac to be sac
rlflced" The rector tried TO undecelyo
him. and as the old men who had been
photographed were sitting opposite
him. he said; "Youll see them before
you II you1l look up" Richard
SMILED serenely but all he said was;
Eyes, yes, sees 'em before me-by
falth!"-Youth's Companion.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-12-14
ImrnoyEp coAr HANGER.

Tho numerous coat-hangers already
on the market would lrdd one to think
that no room for Improvement wal
left. but the contrary Is true. as We
show In our illustration. The great
majority OF hangers are made OF wire
forms. which ft the garments only ir
outline. tending to stretch the coat
aud crease It along the line OF the
wire. This fault Is remedled In the
hanger here shown. which has recent.
ly been patented. l, Is formed OF me.
tallic sheets. preferably OF aluminium
although any light sheet metal will
answer the purpose. II Is intended tc
manufacture the hangers In a aumclenl