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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article, look
for the name of the California Fig
Syrup company. printed near the bot
tom Of the package. For sale by all
druOCista
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24
For Over FIftI Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best semedy for diarrhoca. IS
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24
Low Rate Excavations.

Oct. . and Is the D., r. I. s. n. W.
railway will give very low rate popu-
lar excursions to points on the line OF
the Chicago & Northwestern railway
in Iowa, Nebraska. South Dakota Gn-
Guiding the Black Hills district)
North Dakota and Minnesota. Tick
cts good for u days. For particulars
inquire at city ticket office, 1903 Sec
ond avenue. telephone 1910, or l.. F.
Berry. e.. p. A., Davenport, Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24

Il had running sore on my leg
for several years" writes Mrs. James
Forest. of Chippewa Falls. Wis. ''and
spent hundreds of dollars in trying to
get 1t healed. Two boxes of Banner
Salve entirely cured it, For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24

When you are bern the Creator
starts you going and you 60 long
time. if you grease the main spring
of life with Rocky Mountain Tea.
Great lubricatossx Ask your. druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24

People who burn the Lamp of Rea.
son need Rocky Mountain Tea. Great
est reason producer known. 35 cents.
Ask your druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24
Suits.
100

Fifty new suits went on sale Friday
and Saturday. Fifty moro will be
here Monday or Tuesday. The de-
mand seems greater than the supply
so be prompt if you want your suit
early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24
Feather Pillow SpeCia

100 full size handsome new style
ticking pillows worth $3.50 at Csc. q .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-24
We Cordially Invite

The public to call and examine our line of car
pets, rugs. mating, furniture and furniture nov
elites, as we always have full and complete
line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
FIREMEN CRUSHED
BY A FALLING WALL
One Killed and Several Others
Seriously Injured.
PROPERTY LOSS $4,000

Mesker Structural Ironworks and
Lewenthars Commission House De-
stroyed, While Several Other Build
ings Were Damaged.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 5.--As the re-
suit of fire which broke out here at an
early hour this morning one fireman
lost his life, five were more or less seri-
ously injured and the large structural
ironworks of George L. Mesker g Co.
and Lewenthal's commission house were
totally destroyed with a loss of $105,000,
while other buildings were damaged.
The entire loss from the fire will reach
about $4,000. The Mesker plant was
insured for $4,000, while the other
buildings damaged were covered by III
surance.
The fremen killed and injured all be-
longed to hose company No. 2 and were
caught by falling brick wall. None OF
that company's men escaped injury.
The dead: Cottleib Surbeck.
The injured: Jim Dunlevy, captain
No. 2, leg broken, serious; Steve Kelly,
captain chemical No. 2, arms and face
scratched and bruised; John Wriver,
back injured; Ed Schmitt back injured;
John Felker, arm broken.
The fire is thought to have originated
in the moulding department of the iron
works, heat having been drawn off
last evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
NAV RAILROADS IN MEXICO
GouIds Will Probably Buy Some of
Those Now Building.

AUSTIN, Dec. 5.-Reports reaching
here from Mexico indicate decided ac-
tivity in the matter of railroad construc-
ton. The Vera Cruz and Pacific is ex-
tending its lines to the east. and it is
said that the Hldalgo and Northern,
which was recently sold to a New York
company, will be extended from Pach-
eca, it's present terminus, to Tampico.
Pearson g Sons are practically rebuild
ing the Isthmian railroad and making
good port of Salina Cruz.
Two or three roads of more or less
Importance are being built by local COM
NAMES in the state of Yucatan. 1t is
Understood that the Gould system will
ny and secure some additional footing
M Mexico in the near future by buying
ubD several of these roads now in course
OF construction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
EXPERIMENTS WITH
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
Ship at Sea Communicates
With the Shore.
TESTS WERE SUCCESSFUL

Messages Were Sent and Replies Re-
ceived 80 Miles at Sea - Consul
RooseveIt's Report-Other Washing
ton News and Gossip of Interest.
WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-Consul Roose-
velt. at Brussels, reports to the state de-
partment that station has been estab-
Eshed at La Panne, Belgium, for the
exchange of wireless Geographic mes
sages between Belgium and England.
La Panne is selected on account of its
being the point of Belgium littoral near
est the English coast and a mast of the
Marconi system 1870 feet high was
erected there The Dover Ostend mail
boat Princess Clementine was fitted up
with temporary apparatus for use in ex-
perimental trials. An additional mast
was affixed to the foremost of this YES
sci increasing its original height about
go feet.
From that extremity the Geographic
waves are projected toward each coast.
A special room has been fitted up on
the steamer for the instruments and
from that room the cable is carried to
the top of the extended topmast. 1t is
confidently expected to maintain COM
munication between ship and shore for
at least 30 miles, which is about half
way across. With stations at La Panne
and Dover those on board the vessel will
be able to keep in touch with the land
during the entire trip across.
Recent experiments showed that re-
plies arrived with the same regularity
and celebrity as ordinary kilograms.
When about 40 miles from Ostend the
captain was able to telegraph the sta
ton master at Ostend the probable hour
of his arrival
Various kilograms were sent from the
vessel to Ostend, Brussels, Dover and
London, and the reception of each mes
sage was acknowledged promptly. Sub
sequently, the consul adds, a message
was sent from the vessel to the station
at Dover court, Essex, a distance Of
nearly 80 miles, including many miles
of cliffs and seas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
AMERICAN POLICY IN CHINA
Austrian Press Severely Criticises the
President's Reference to 1t.

VIENNA, Dec. 5.-The papers here
generally criticise the United States
policy as outlined in President McKin-
ley's message to congress with respect
to China.
While admitting the great influence
Washington has exercised with the Eu-
ropean powers, The Official Fremden-
blatt complains that the United States
appears unable to compensate individual
foreigners for infringement Of their
rights, while The Neues Weiner Tage-
blatt, touching on the same subject,
asks if President Mckinley showed the
same soicitude for the Austro- Hunga-
rians who lost their money. health and
lives in the United States, as he now
shows with reference to Austro- Hunga-
rians arrested for evading military SER
vice
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06

The above are only 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 s1,S5 gallon ups
wards.
We make a specially of the jug trade and
ali orders by mail or telegraph Will have our
prompt attention. Special. inducements OF
fereda
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Too Many Hats
Too Many Shoes
Too Much Clothing
Two rIany Blankets
Too Much NeCkWear
Too rluCh Underwear
Too FluCh Dress Goods

And, in fact, too many goods in all lines; and,
last but not least, too little cash. Everything
slaughtered for cash from this date until January
Ist at which time we will take stock We haven't
room to quote prices as the price is cut on every
thing and everything can't be mentioned in this ad
Now get move you and come to LEE ALIENS
Os money. Very truly yours,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE
BOuteiIe Resigns Chairmanship-Th
Army Reorganization Bill Up.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. - When the
house met today the speaker announced
that he had a communication from the
family of Mr.. Boutelle of Maine resign
ing his position as chairman of the COM
mittee on naval affairs.
Mr.. Dalzell of Pennsylvania, from the
committee on rules, presented2a special
order for the house to Immediately be-
gin the consideration OF the army reoT-
ganization bill. No time was set for a
vote on the measure.
Representative Brosjus introduced q
resolution to authorize the comptroller
Of the currency under the limitations OF
the act of July ID, 1882, to extend for O
period of 20 years the charter Of any ma
tional bank desiring to continue its ex.
istence after the expiration Of its pres
ent charter
A bill was passed in the senate today
permitting Captain B. H. McCalla and
Commander w. G. Wise of the United
States army to accept decorations from
the emperor of Germany.
The resolution introduced yesterday
by Mr.. Pettigrew, calling for informa-
tion as to the postal frauds In Cuba, was
referred to the committee on relations
with Cuba, and the senate then went
into executive session.
By Senator Hale, to revive the grade
OF vice admiral in the navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
$3.50, P PRRRzSS

We ship on approval in plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents When
you receive 1t and test 1t, If it is not sattsfac
turn your $3.50 We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old Eight bottles for S6 so,
express prepaid; IL bottles for $3.50 expires
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid $500
2 gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50 NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands OF Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies in the market, and
will save you so per cent. on your purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN AFRICA
Committee Urges the Ratification Of
the Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
granted hearing to the representatives
of several temperance and reform asso-
Citations in support of the treaty provld-
ing for the control of the liquor traffic
in Africa.
Bishop Hartzell made the principal
address, and he strongly urged the i'm
portance of the ratification of the treaty
at as early day as possible, saying that
it was necessary to the welfare of the
black races i'll their native continent.
Members of the committee assured the
bishop of their Endorsement of the prin-
ciple involved and informed him that
the failure of the senate to consider it
had been entirely due to the pressure of
other business.
After the delegates withdrew the COM
mittee voted to report a resolution for
the ratification of the treaty without
anaOdmnOt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
WILL DUDLEY,

AMERICU5, GA.
Correspondenceisolicite
Kodak Developing and Amateur Picture
making speciality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
ALL TELE0RAMs HELD UP.
Captain Chester to Remain In Con-
stantinople For the Selamlik.

Captain Chester to Remain In Con-
stantinOple For the Selamlik.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. s. Captain
Colby H Chester, Lieutenants W. P.
Scott and William A. Moffett and En-
sign Leigh @. Palmer of the United
States battleship Kentucky will remain
here until after the Selamhk, Friday.
The other officers of the Kentucky are
expected to visit Constantinople.
While at Smyrna Captain Chester ex-
changed visits with the vail (governor)
and the naval authorities. The latter
greatly admired the superimposed tur-
ret system of the Kentucky.
The government has stopped all tele-
grams from Smyrna in regard to the
Kentucky.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
WILL BE PUSHED TO A VOTE
Army Reorganization Bill to Follow
the Appropriations.

army REORGANIZATION Dill " cOAAV"
the Appropriations.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. - Chairman
Hull of the house committee on military
affairs said today that the program for
considering the army reorganization
bill, as outlined, contemplated special
rule which would take up the bill today.
But as the legislative appropriation bill
was ready the right of way would be
conceded to that measure. The army bill
will then follow. Under the proposed
special rule no precise time will be fixed
for taking the final vote, as this may be
reached by arrangement. Otherwise
the previous question will be resorted
to for the purpose of securing vote be-
fore the close of the week if possible.
The rules committee adopted a rule
for Immediately taking up the army bill
on the adoption of the rule, but without
interference with other special orders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Tax Reduction Bill.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The revenue
reduction bill has been completed by
the Republican members and introduced
by Chairman Payne of the ways and
means committee. In addition to the
abolition of stamp taxes on kilograms,
express receipts and proprietary medi-
cines, heretofore reported, there win be
a reduction of the beer tax to $1.60.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Hav-Pauncefote Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. - The Hay
Pauncefote treaty concerning the Mica
ragua canal, was the subject of a few
minutes consideration today by the SEN
ate committee on foreign relations,
which committee has charge of the
treaty in the senate, i'll an informal way.
No conclusion was possible, except to de-
eide to press the question in the senate.
There is no division in the committee,
except on amendments, although Sena-
tor Bacon did not manifest any great
concern for the passage of the treaty in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
HOUSE ADOPTS THE REPORT
University Gets $40, 900 and the Tech.
biological $4,000.

ATLANTA, Dec. 5.-The most impor4
tant feature of today's session of the
house was the adoption by the house, az
a committee Of the whole, of the report
of the general appropriations commit
tee, including $40, 900 for the State uni.
versity for the next two years and Civ.
ing the chronological school $40, COO.
One item, that of $17,500 for public
buildings and grounds, was held up.
The Atlanta depot bill, which was de-
feated yesterday, was reconsidered and
will probably be taken up for dnal
vote on Friday.
The soldiers home bill, which was de-
feated several days ago, was also recon-
sidered and its advocates hope to have
it PASSED before the end of next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
ARMY cANTEEN PROVISION
1t Will Probably Be the Source of
Great Contention.


Great Contention.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The canteen
provision in the new army bill is likely
to cause great deal of contention. In
stead of being prohibition of the sale
liquor, it provides that no army officer
or soldier shall sell liquor. The provi-
sion is as follows:
"That no officer or private soldier
shall sell Intoxicating drinks of any
kind, as a bartender or otherwise in any
army post, or on any army transport, or
in any encampment, or fort, or on any
premises used for military purposes by
the United States, and the secretary of
war is hereby directed to issue such gen.
eral order as may be necessary to carry
the provisions of this section into full
force and effect"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
WEEDS an American.

LONDON, Dec. 8. - Baron Herman
Speck Won Sternberg, formerly secre-
tary of the German embassy at Wash
ington and recently appointed consul
general for Germany at Calcutta, was
married quietly this afternoon at St.
Georges church, Hanover square, to
Miss Lillian May Langham of Louis
vile. The mother and two sisters of
the bride were present
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Cotton Crop of Central Asia.

WASHINGTON, Dec. - The cotton
crop of central Asia is expected to be ex-
cellent this year, according to Vice Con.
sui Smith at Moscow. This years crop
is expected to aggregate between 1000
and 5000 pools, or enough to meet half
of the general demand. The remaining
cotton required for manufacturing pur.
poses in Russia will have to be imported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Went Down With All Hands.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 5.-The
small schooner Mary A. Brown of Glou-
cester was wrecked on Hampton beach
early today and all on board were lost
It is thought the crew numbered at least
four men. The body of one man was
recovered from the schooner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
VIII Reside In London.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-"Count and Count
ess Boni de Castellane are negotiating
for house In London" says Vanity
Fair, ''where, in future, they will spend
at least portion of the year, as Count
Bonn is deeply hurt at the want Of SYM
pathy shown him by his friends and
compatriots in his recent financial
troubles"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Secretary Cages Report.

BERLIN, Dec. 5.-Secretary Cages re-
port has made an excellent impression
in financial circles here. A f1nancier
said: ''It is magnificent and confirms
the condition of the American money
market as indicated by the various loans
to Europe during the year"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Storm Causes Two Deaths.

UTICA,N Y. Dec. 1.-Two persons were
killed in this city this morning by COM
ing in contact with electric wires that
had been broken from poles by the
storm during the night. The victims
were Pole and an Italian. The snow
broke down thousands Of wires and the
telephone, telegraph and car service is
badly crippled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
RAISE COTTON AND SUGAR
Louisiana Convicts to Work on the
State Farm.


State Farm.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 5.-The Louisiana
penitentiary board has purchased the
Angola cotton plantation, in West Fe-
iciana, and will use it as convict
farm, employing the convicts in raising
cotton. The plantation contains $500
acres and is virtually an island in the
an acre, or $2i5,ooo for the plantation plan on
The Angola is probably the finest cotton
land in the south.
The board also purchased the Hope
sugar plantation, in st. Mary's parish,
extending from Bayou Teche to Grand
lake, paying SIS, 900 therefor. The state
convicts will be equally divided be-
tween the two plantations and employed
in raising cotton and sugar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Charged with BLgamx.

OZARK, Ala, Dec. "a warrant has
been issued for David Matthews, oharg-
ing him with bigamy. Matthews mar
RED Miss P1nkie Golf here few weeks
ago. After the marriage news reached
here that Matthews had a wife and two
children near Thompson, Ga. Mr. Golf
telegraphed the chief of police of Thomp-
son and received veritication of the re-
port. He Immediately went to Justice
Windham and swore out warrant for
Matthews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
RooseveIt Going to Colorado.

MEAKER. Colo, Dec. 5.-Vice Presi-
dent-ele Roosevelt is going to Colorado
this winter for q hunting trip. He has
notified the proprietor of the hotel here e
to reserve account odatlons Tor MN ana
his party the week. before the New YORK
legislature meets in January. Inc oO-
iect is to kill mo2lntain lions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Netherlands Cannot Act.

The HAGUE, Dec. 5.-During the de-
bate on the budget in the second cham
Der here today, the premier, DIR. Pier
son, declared he could not at present
forsee the psychological moment when
the Netherlands would be able to pro-
pose arbitration between Great Britain
and the Transvaal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Fire In Boston.

Boston, Dec. 5.-Fire in the upper
storerooms of Haywood Bros. and the
Wakefield Rattan company early today
caused loss of $3.50, 900, of which $780,
900 was on the stock and building of
Haywood Bros. and the Wakefield COM
pany and the rest to the buildings adj
Joining.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Gear Still Improving.

LIvADIA, Dec. 5.-The following bull
etin regarding the condition of the czar
was issued today: "The czar has passed
the last "a hours well. His GONZALES
ence is following generally a favorable
course. Last evening his temperature
was SO. 1, and his pulse 70, This morn
ing the former 97 4 and the latter 60. "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
TREATY Under Constellation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The executive
session Of the senate today was devoted
to the consideration of the Hay -Paunce-
fote treaty. The treaty and the amend
ment to it suggested by the committee
on foreign relations, were read at the
instance Of Senator Lodge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Heavy snowstorm at syracuse.

SYRACUSE, Dec. 5.-As a result OF f IL
nights snowstorm the telegraph, tele-
phone, electric light and fire alarm wires
are in great confusion. A number of
horses were killed by live wires in the
streets and pedestrians had narrow es-
capes. About inches of snow fell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Halifax Makes Denial.

LONDON, Dec. 6.-Viscount Halifax,
president of the Church union, who was
reported by the Dublin Herald to be
about to join the Church of Rome, de-
clares that the allegation is without
foundation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Steamer Partisan In Port.

HALIFAX, Dec. 5.-The Allan Line
steamer Partisan from Liverpool Nov
30 reported last night off the harbor
with machinery disabled, steamed up to
her pier in heavy snowstorm this
morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Unknown Negro Killed.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec 5.-An un-
known negro was run over and instantly
killed by locomotive III the Louisville
and Nashville yards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
81 MEN ENToMBED IN A MINE
Cave-In at the Nay Aug Makes
Miners Prisoners.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. "a cave-in
occurred this morning at the Nay Aug
mine, near Dunmore.
1t is reported that 81 men are en-
tombed. Great excitement prevails.
The rescuing party, after nearly three
hours hard work, succeeded in digging
into the chamber in which the men
were entombed. All were rescued, not
one being seriously injured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
Run Down on a Trestle.

GREENvILLE, S. c., Dec. 5.-Perry
Cooper, white man, was killed on a
trestle of the Southern railway between
the passenger and freight depot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-06
FRENCH CATTLE INFECTED
Foot and Mouth Disease Is Prevalent
In Charnte.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. -Consul Tour
gee, at Bordeaux, has informed the state
department of the prevalence of what
is known as "the foot and mouth dis
ease" in Charnte and neighboring de-
partments in France.
A decree is in force forbidding the in
PRODUCTION of cattle, sheep, hogs and
goats from the infected departments
into the Gironde. There is no exporta-
ton of these animals themselves from
Bordeaux to the United States, says the
consul, but their hides come to this
country in considerable quantities.