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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Negro Dangerously Wounded.

FLowERY BRANCH, Ca, Aug. 81. r.
Duncan had Paul BatY, a negro, guard
ing his watermelon patch. Frank Fra
ser, a young man, entered to get some
melons when the negro shot at him
twice, but missed. Fraser went home,
got his shotgun and returned, slipped
up behind the negro and shot him in the
back, wounding him dangerously. Fra
ser is still at large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
BOTH SIDES LOST HEAVILY.
Chinese Driven Across the River-EX-
posed to a MurderOus Fire.

Chinese Driven Across the River-EX-
posed to Murderous Fire.
CHE Foo, Aug. 8.-The allies attacked
the Peitsang intrenchments on both
sides of the Pei Ho river Sunday morn
ing and drove out the Chinese. When
forced in from their outer works the
Chinese blew up the bridge. The Chi
nese crossed the river exposed to MUIR
derous cross fire, losing heavily.
The fighting lasted from 3 o'clock I'M
til II with heavy losses on both sides.
The Chinese reiterated up the river, pur-
sued by the allies.
There is a force of $1,000 Chinese
about two days march south and east
of Tien Tsin, which is guarded by 5000
men of the allied forces with IA guns.
An imperial edict has been issued at
Picking that Tien Tsin and the Taku
forts must be retaken at any cost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Message 30 Minister Conner.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-A reply has
been sent to Minister Conger by the
state department to the message from
him yesterday It advises him of the
approach of the relief column and ex-
horts him to be of good cheer. The dis
patch was sent direct to Mr.. Conger at
Picking and duplicate message was
sent to Consul Goodnow. 1t has directed
that no pains or expense should be
COnper
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
An Imperial Ediet.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The Chinese
minister has received copy of an i'm
perial edict of Aug. Z, which was de-
layed in transmission. 1t directs the
safe conduct of the foreigners to Tien
Tsin and assigns Jung Lu to select eff
cient officials to give this safe conduct
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Not One Acquitted.

CENTRE, Ala, Aug. 8.--A two weeks
adjourned term of the circuit court will
be held beginning the fourth Monday in
August to clear up the state docket,
there being about $50 cases undisposed
of. AT the recent regular term three
capital cases were tried, resulting in con-
viction in each case. On account of
these cases not many misdemeanors
were disposed of. There was not ver-
dict of acquittal rendered during the
term
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Omcers Prevent a Lvnching.

ANDERSON, S. O., Aug. 8.-Will Earle,
a negro boy IS years old, living on the
farm of Carrie Chambers, near here,
committed an assault on a negro girl
years old. The ueighboring negroes
were wrought up over the affair and
soon rs or more assembled and were
threatenening to lynch Earle. Officers
interfered, however, and the criminal
was lodged in Jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Free Communication Granted.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Minister WI
this morning received an edict under
date Of Aug. 5, in which the Chinese
government permits the powers to hold
open and free communication with their
ministers. This includes the sending of
cipher messages.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Minister WI Returns.

4 WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.--After a brief
respite at the seashore the Chinese min
lister was again busy at the Chinese le-
cation. Mr.. WI made an early visit
to the state department. He showed
the utmost concern in the seriousness Of
the sltuatiOn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
NEGROES ASK PROTECTION.
Members of a Benevolent Society
Threatened With Violence.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 8.-Two ne
groes from near Mountain creek, Chill
ton county, called on Governor john
ston and requested that nego society,
of which they are members, be assured
protection. The negroes state that the
society is of q benevolent and social
character, although its sessions are Sc
cret.
1t appears that objection to the society
has been made by white persons who
have threatened to break it up by force.
The negroes appealed to another element
of the white people of Chiffon county,
who advised them to consult with the
state officials Hence the visit of the
negroes to the capitol.
They were advised that they should
appeal to the county authorities for pro-
lection
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
WHOLE COUNTRY FLOODED.
Chinese Have Mined the Railroads and
Filled River With Torpedoes.

CHE Foo, Aug. 8.-The Russians have
gone out to a village east Of Pietsang,
where the Chinese are strongly in
trenched. The japanese came into
touch with the Chinese outposts Sun
day.
Boats have been sunk in the Pei-Ho
river to hinder progress, while the river
bank has been cut, flooding the country
to the east. The Chinese have mined
the railroad and filed the river with
torpedoes. They have three large guns
and many smaller ones at Peitsang.
General Maa is in command The
viceroy meditates escape to Hwang Hue
Tien, but he may be intercepted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Mr.. ToWNE HAS WITHDRAWN
He Writes Letter of DecIination to
the Notification Committee.

DULUTH, Aug. 8.-Hon. Charles A.
Towne, who was nominated for vice
president by the Populist national con-
vention held at Sioux Falls in May, has
sent letter to the committee of notifica-
ton withdrawing his name.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
WaIdersee Commando che Allies.

COLOGNE, Aug. 8.-The Cologne Ga
zette's Berlin correspondent states that
he has it from an authoritative source
that Field Marshal Count Won Valdez
see has been appointed commander-in-
chief of the allied troops in China.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
south Carolina,s First Bale.

COLUMBIA, 8. G.. Aug. 8.-The first
bale of the new crop was shipped by l..
w. Youmans Of Barnwell county. The
weight was $50 pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Choate Is Arbitrator.

LONDON, Aug. 8-United States AM
bassador Ohoate has been appointed ar
bitrator between the British and Chinese
governments in the case of the sinking
of the British boat Kow Shing during
the Japanese war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Tate Springs,
tennessee.
Improvements.at One Carlsbad OF America

The most delightful health and pleasure
resort in the South, 164 miles east of Chat
tanooga, in the loyeltest valley of the East
Tennessee Mountains. Two hotels, twenty.
five cottages, forty acres lawn, walks and
shade trees; complete system waterworks
with modern baths splendid orchestra,
spacious ball room, telegraph and long dis
taace telephone Buildings and grounds
lighted with electricity in fact all the
ano American cooks.
The water cures Indigestion, dyspepsia.
and all troubles of liver stomach, bladder,
[ bowels and kidneys. Shipped anywhere.
Write for 40 page book free
THOS. TOMLINSON, Proprietor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09

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
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, etc.,
sold equally as low, from 1,25 gallon up
wards.
We make a speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by N all or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
fered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
Army OF the Philippines.

DENVER, Aug. 8.-Extensive prepare
lions are being made for the national
reunion Of the Army of the Philippines
at Denver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09
$3.50, PRFPaTS.

We shi on approval in plain, sealed boxes,
with marks to contain contents. When
! tory return it al our expense and we will re.
turn our So. 0 We guarantee this brand to
be eight yesrs Cd Eight bottles for S6 80,
express prepaid; IL bottles for $3.50 express
prepaip; gallon jug, express prepaid, $500;
, gallUa Jug, express prepaid, $3.50. No
charges for boxing.
y +. hanuIe all the leading brands of Rye
and t5ourbOn Whistles in the market, and
viii save you so per cent. on your purch ases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-09

"But they shall not be permitted to
eyade the stupendous and farreachlng
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
SENSATIONAL. AGE

Preacher Kills a Neighbor In =
Dispute About q Fence.
Charleston. S. c., May Ca sensa-
tional' shooting occurred at Bamberg,
this state. yesterday. Rev. w. 3.
johnson. pastor of the Baptist church,
shot and almost instantly killed w. 7.
Bellinger, s~tenographer Of this judicial
district. Trouble between the two be-
gan Thursday WI the painting Of q
fence between the premises of John r.
Bellinger, father Of the deceased, and
the Baptist parsonage. Yesterday
morning Bellinger met Rev. Johnson,
who was armed with a double -barreled
shotgun. A few words passed which
led to firing by both men. When ass
sistance arrived Bellinger was dying.
Rev. johnson surrendered to the sher-
III. Who shot first is not known. but
it is generally claimed that Rev. John
son only shot once Bellinger's pistol
had four empty chambers: The fami-
lies connected with the affair are OF
the most influential in town.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
IN HONOR OF DEWEY.
Thousands Of Children Sing Patri.
otto Songs at st. Louis.

Thousands Of Children Sing Patri.
otto Songs at st. Louis.
st. Louis. Mo-, May 6.-Ten thousand
Sunday school children waving ten
Thousand American flags cheered and
sang patriotic songs III honor Of Ad-
miral Dewey at the public reception
at the exposition building yesterday.
The song service which was the last
of a series of luncheons and informal
receptions that took up the time Of
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey from early
in the day, took place last evening at
q public reception given in the big
building in which four years ago Pres
ident Mckinley was nominated, and
was attended by an audience that
packed the edifce almost to suffOca-:
ton, The two days celebration in
honor of Admiral Dewey began yes
terday morning with a short informal
reception at the. Merchants exchange,
trading being suspended during the
visit of the distinguished guests. This
%reception was limited to members of
the exchange and .tEeir families, but
the big hall and the galleries around
It was packed when a wild cheer an
nounced the arrival Of Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey and the members of the,
admiraI's party. Escorted by President
Whitelaw of the exchange, the adj
miral assembled the rostrum and after
a few brief remarks by President
Whitelaw. Mayor Ziegenhein made a
characteristic speech bidding the ad-
miral warm welcome to st. Louis. The
admiral. amid renewed cheering, re-
Piled, thanking the citizens Of st.
Louis for his reception:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
MR.. o IS OUT.

Mas Resigned rs General Manager
and Vice President of the st. Paul
Il Duluth.
st. Paul. May 5.-The control by the
Northern Pacific of the st. Paul & Du-
luth railway became o manifest
yesterday. A. B. Plough has resigned
the position of general manager and
vice president Of the Duluth. His
duties will at once be assumed by ].
w. Kendrick, general manager Of the
Northern Pacific. This is the tenor Of
official kilograms received in this city
from New York. It Is further assumed
that General Traffic Manager Hanna
ford will be delegated to take charge
Of the traffic arrangements of the Du-
luth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
FOREST FIRES.
Logging Crews Fight the Flames
Near Stanley, Wis.

Logging Crews Fight the Flames
Near Stanley, Wis.
Stanley, Wis.,, May 5.-Forest fires
in the woods north of here necessi-
tated taking the night crew Of the
Northwestern Lumber company from
their work and transferring them by
their private railroad to their log
landings. six miles north, to fight fire.
About 100000 feet Of logs burned be-
fore the fire was stopped. Rain is
very much needed in this vicinity TO
prevent further spread Of forest fires.
.I .... %.
Two Harbors. Mimi, May 5.-Forest
fires are again raging northeast and
east of town. extending to the village
limits. Yesterday the fire department
was called out to protect property on
Eighth street, also along the Beaver
Bay road fires are reported and other
large sideways Of logs along the lake
shore. owned by the Alger-Smith COM
pany, are threatened. The loss from
fridays fire was in the neighborhood
Of $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
ONLY THREE WE'RE SAVED.
Twenty Passengers and Thirteen
Sailors Went Down With the

Twenty Passengers and Thirteen
Sailors Went Down With the
ship.
San Francisco, May 6.-Particulars
of the loss of the British steamer
Glenoid. bound from Melbourne to
Gippsland, were received yesterday by
the steamer Alameda. The cable re-
ports received last month had 1t that
all hands were lost. but the mail 'ad-
vices state that three men were res
cued and that twenty passengers and
thirteen Of the crew went down with
the vessel. The wreck was caused by
the steamer springing a plate during
q storm. There was a heavy sea on
and it was with difficulty that the
boats were lowered. The women pas
sengers were placed in n lifeboat
with two officers and several seamen.
The second boat swamped and all
hands were lost. The boat with the
women has EVE been heard from.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
DAM BREAKS.
Water, Suddenly Re.
leased, May Do Considerable Dam

Reservoirs Water, Suddenly Re-
leased, May Do Considerable Dam
nge.
Denver, May 5.-The Denver Water
company's new dam in Platte canon
broke this morning, releasing a billion
gallons of water stored in the reser-
voir. The food is not expected to do
any damage here, but may cause
trouble for ranchmen and the rail-
roads in the eastern part Of the state,
where the river is already out OF It's
banks in some places. The river has
risen four feet at Littleton, twelve
miles from Denver. No inconvenience
will result in this city from the break
lug of the dam. as the water COM
pany's storage system embraces other
reservoirs which are ample to supply
all needs Of the city. The Castlewood
dam at the head of Cherry creek is
leaking badly and it is believed that 1t
will give way soon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
GAVE AID TO REBELS.

Prominent Firms in Manila Re-
vealed as Having Had Unlawful
Dealings With F%ilipinos.
Manila. May 6.-The United States
transport Meade has been ordered. to
be ready to sail tomorrow. 1t is sup
posed that Maj. Gen. Otis, with. his
personal staff, will then start for the
United States.
The insurgent archives discovered
by Gen. Funston include papers I'M
plicating prominent foreign firms In
Manila in unlawful dealings. 1t is re-
ported that evidence has been OBJ.
tanned that some of them furnished
munitions Of war to the rebels, and 1t
Is also said that the American authori-
ties are in possession from this source
Of q detailed plan for attacking the
American forces. written by Aguinaldo
in the Tagalog language Jan. 8, 1899,
and translated into Spanish by Buem-
canine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12

County Attorney ON the War Path.
=. st. James. Mimi. May 5. County
Attorney Ashley Cofman has begun
suit for libel in the district court
against the editors of the st. james
Gazette and the Madelia Messenger,
the amount Of damages being asked In
each case being $4,000. The two pa
pers in question have. at various times
published articles charging Mr.. Co1f-
man with footing the Asperheim es-
tate while acting as attorney for the
administrator.
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of a1.000

Buffalo. N. Y. May civilian L.
Hibbard, a prominent citizen, was
robbed Of $1,000 on Washington street
yesterday. = He had just drawn the
money from the bank and stepped out
into the street when he was accosted
by a young man who said he was a
clerk Of the bank and wanted to recti-
fy an error. When Mr.. Hubbard took
the book from his pocket the young
man snatched it and escaped down an
alley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY
Brought Out in Connection With the
GOebel Case.

Brought Out in Connection With the
Goebel Case.
Frankfort, Ky. May 6. = The most
important testimony yet brought out
in connection with the Goebel assas-
'siration case vas brought out last
night in the hearing for bail in the
Culton case Assistant Secretary of
State Matthews and Mckenzie Todd,
private secretary to Gov. Taylor, were
the star witnesses and gave testimony
nearly as sensational al that of Gull
ton. Matthews stated that pardohs
were issued also to Charles Finley,
John L. Powers. Harland Whitaker
and possibly w. 81. Culton, but later
said he was not sure as to Culton,>
but thought he entered a pardon for
him at the same time he entered the
other three pardons and those of Caleb
Powers and John Davis March 10. but
was not sure. The hearing will con-
tinue to-day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12

Driven Grassy by Practical Jokes.
Menominee. Mich, May 6. - Philip
Holub, aged thirty years, in a fit Of
dependency shot himself through the
heart yesterday. His body was found
at the farm Of Joseph Stohol, two
miles north Of the city. Holub stated
Thursday that two Of the men EN-
ployed with him in the lumber yard
had driven him crazy by playing prac.
teal Jokes and .tantalizing him while
at work. Warrants are out for the
two men who tantalized him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
FOUR KILLED IN FIRES.
Fatally Injured and Occu-
pants Of Buildings Buried in

Firemen Fatally Injured and Occu-
pants of Buildings Buried i'm
Ruins.
New York, May 6. - Four persons
were killed in fires in this city last
night and early this morning, and a
fifth lies fatally injured at n hospital.
At a lodging house fire in South street
John Curran. a marine engineer. was
burned to death. and Fireman Daniel
Mullin was thrown from a ladder. re-
ceiving injuries from which he died.
Fireman James Fitzpatrick was fatal
ly injured by the overturning Of a
hose truck which he was driving. An
explosion wrecked the fat and tallow
factory Of Joseph Stern & Co. in West
Fortieth street. and two men are BE-
lieved to be buried under the feAs.
They are Thomas Mcguire and joseph
Drum.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
GOV. 1 N ENDORSED.

The Populist State Convention Sat
SHE With the Administration.
Minneapolis. May 5.-The Populist
state convention at Minneapolis before
adtourning Endorsed Gov. Lind and his
administration. and recommended @.
A. Towne as a vice presidential nomi-
nee. The delegates at large to the
s. M. Owen. Thomas j. Meighen, p. M.
Ringdahl. T. s. Reishus; %alternates,
Frank Ives. G. A. Nye, e. @. Lommen.
D. D.. Evans.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
Saved From Forest Fires.

Milwaukee. Wis.,, May g. A Wau-
sau special to the Seminal says the
village Of Hatley, where are located
the mills and yards of the Fenwood
Lumber company, was saved from de-
struction by the fire department. Of
WaCsau. The fire which has threat
ened the village of Mosinee is also
now under control. as is also the for
est fire in the swamps and lands be-
tween Mosinee and Marathon City.
Unless rain comes soon these and 9th
er fires may be revived and much
damage will result.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
BLOW AT STEEL TRUST.

Pitts burg Men win Build Half Mil
Hon Dollar Independent Plant.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May 6.-Pitts-
burg men now here have secured 0p-
lions on a large tract of land for the
construction Of a $500. 600 steel plant,
to employ 800 men-and to operate In
dependent Of the trust.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Real Work of the Session Ha,
Begun.

Real Work Of the Session Has
Begun.
Chicago, May 6. - Struggling under
an avalanche Of memorials and reso-
buttons the Methodist general confer
ence began yesterday. the real bust
ness of its long session. With excited
debate it took. action to check alleged
mercenary tendencies, of some Q. its
bishops. Then it appointed commit
tees to. make special Investigations Of
the. great departments Of the great
church work. Hardly a great reform
which had been agftated by Metho-
dists in the. past four years but was
proposed under one aspect or another
in the memorials that were submitted.
The question Of amusements and the
time limit for the ministers were both
the subject of reform proposals, but
these. as well y as old questions Of
deeper importance were submitted to
the standing committees Of the con-
ference for thorough consideration.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
Monument of Jeneraon.

1AOuUuNcHt VI VenCEDOms
Berlin, May 8.-Yesterday there was
shipped a magnificent monument Of
Thomas Jefferson. intended for Louis.
Vile. The American artist. Moses
Ezekiel. is the sculptor. The casting
was made at FrieGerichshaven by
Gladenbeck. Ambassador White and
Mrs. White viewed the monument.
which is said to be extremely beauti-
full. Jefferson is represented at the
age of thirty-two, bearing the declera-
ton of independence in his hand and
standing upon the liberty bell.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12

Cape Henry, Va, May 6.-The Brit
ish steamer Virginia, Capt. Charles
Samuel. from Daquiri, Cuba, for Balti-
more. with cargo Of iron ore n
with a crew Of twenty-six men, In
Guiding a stowaway, stranded on Dla-
mond shoal about 6 p. m. Wednesday,
May 8, during thick heavy weather.
The crew took to the boats and at
tempted to leave the ship. One boat
with fifteen Of the crew got away.
/; but the other boat was swamped and
six men drowned. The remaining v
got back on the steamer, where they
remained until yesterday morn!ng
when they were rescued and brought
ashore by the crews of the Creed's
Hill and Cape Hatteras life saving
stations. The ship stranded about
twelve miles from shore, and owing to
thick, sQually weather which has pre-
vailed for several days she was not
discovered by the life savers until
Yesterday morning. The rescue was
made in the station life boats. Much
difficulty was encountered, the boats
starting early in the morning, but We're
not able to land until 4 o'clock in the
afternoon. The ship is now nearly un-
de. water and is a total loss.
Norfolk, Va, May SIT is reported
here that the British steamer went to
pieces last night. There r tidings
it'd Qf%oop NAV oro o1riff in q hONf
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-12
SALE ABANDONED.

Deal for the Danish West -Indies
stronEly Opposed by King.
London, May. GA dispatch to the
Times from Copenhagen says that the
project Of selling the Danish West
Indies to the United States has been
abandoned. 1t is, strongly opposed by
the leading men, and the king is also
opposed to it. The dispatch adds that
the Copenhagen banks intend to com
bine and start a new bank at st.
Thomas, ID. w. /.