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sulcided Mith a shotrun.

GLOUCESTER. Mass. Sprll s.-Lorirg
Cook, thlrty-fve years old, committed
suicide yesterday evening at his home In
the presence OF his family He stood in the
doorway Of his house. and discharged tbs
contents Of a double-bsrreled shotgun into
his brain, iniicting a CHASTITY wound His
little daughter jumped over his body.
which blocked the doorway. and went 10
the residence Of Constable John r. Cook,
and notified him OF the occurrence
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
Water BnttIe Of Firemen

CHESTER. Pa. april 9.--The Gartside
Mills. at Front and Fulton Streets. were
on fire early yesterday morning and were
damaged to the extent-of about 5000. The
fire started among a LOT Of chemicals
which we're stored In the mill. During its
progress some fremen, IL is charged. got
into water fight and allowed the Gre to
consume some valuable property.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
ROW In salvation Army barracks.

READING. Pa. April s.-There was a
small sized riot last night in the Salvation
Army barracks. at Seventh and Cherry
Streets A constable had warrant for
two girls, supposed TO be on the inside.
but was resisted at the door. He is al
legged TO have forced his way in. The au-
dience was Immediately in an uproar.
Warrants were sworn out charging the
constable with assault and battery and
disturbing a religious meeting
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
A CENTENARIAN DEAD.
After OUTLYING six Husbands n Ne
gross Expires.

PERRY, Okla April a segress
known as Aunte Rogers. who Is said TO
be 100 years OF age. and who has been
married six times. died here yesterday.
The woman was born 10 Georgia and was
married four times 20 negroes
After coming go the Greek Indian NJ
tion she married an Indian. and after his
death married j. S. Rogers, a white man,
who cied here three wears ago
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
CAPTAIN osTHEIM DEAD.
Found in His Room With r Bullet
Hole in His Head.

CHICAGO. April Capt Louis Ostheim,
Firs United States Artillery. was found
dead in his room at the Auditorium Annex
Hotel last night. There was a bullet
wound in his right temple Under his
body was a new revolver. Life appareatIv
had been extinct since Saturday night.
Captain Ostheim and Mrs. Eva Bruce
Wood we're to be married today
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
sueeess of Quav,s supporters.

wILKESBARRE, Pa. Apyil 9.-The
friends Of ;he regular Republican party
organi alton are jubilant over the result Of
Saturdays primaries. The friends OF SEN
ator Quay carried the Second. Third,
Fourth. Fifth. and Sixth districts The
First is in doubt, and the stalwarts have
not yet given up hope OF nominating their
man
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
ATTAINING HIS MAJORITY
Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm
VIII soon he of Age

VIENNA. April 9.-The Emperor Fran
els Joseph. will 20 TO Berlin in May on the
occasion OF his godson. the Crown Prime
Friedrich Wilhelm, attaining his majority.
He will be accompanied by Count Golu-
chowsh /.
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm was born Ia
6, 1852. According 10 The laws Of Prr. n
boy attains his majority az eighteen.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
A Verdict for CnptaIp Rnnd,u

The suit Of Joseph Wonder against e.
$. Randall for alleged personal injuries at
River View 10 July last was heard before
Justice Of the Peace Strider and jury
Saturday sfternon. and a verdict rendered
in favor Of the defendant, Wander asked
5000 DAMAGE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
HORSES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
The Delivery of Fifty Thousand said
60 he Sought

60 he Sought.
NEW YORK. April 9-Reports have been
In circulation during the past few days
that an agent for the British Government
will sign a contract this week for the de-
livery OF $4,000 horses in South Africa by
July l. Il was said that a firm Of we'll
known dealers will provide the animals
and they are already preparing 10 collect
the great number required.
According TO the rumors. the horses are
to be shipped from this port TO Cape Town.
lt is said the average price for the horses
viii be about 500. which would make the
total amount of the contract s.. .OOG. .000. The
United States Government allows $50 each
Tor the purchase of cavalry horses There
is little doubt that the British, Government
Is trying to buy horses In this country. as
IL is al! over Europe, 20 meet the demands
OF the army i'm South Africa.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
MARTIAL Law IN san JUAN.
RiOting i'm Porto Rico Nccessitates
Military Interference.

htottnG in Porto Rico Nccessttates
Military Interference.
The War Department tosay received the
following cablegram from Governor Gene
raj Davis, Of Porto Rico
San Juan de Porto Rico. April 6, 1900.
Secretary OF War Washington-The
civil disorder here is beyond the control Of
the municipal police, thereby forcing TIE
use OF troops TO preserve order. Have
placed an officer OF .Se Army in charge
OF police at san Juan.
The trouble has been principally caused
by the assaults OF natives upon resident
negroes from neighbOring English islands.
one native and one British subject KILLED -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
PREACHER COMMITTED TO JAIL.
He l. Released ON Rail In Time for
Hi~ sermon.

being no preaching in Rev. Abraham Sci
vey's church in this city. Jas, Higst
Mr. Selyey is colored minister. and he
was under bonds, charged with violating
the 5allot laws in the First ward. The
minister's surety surrendered him in the
afternoon, however. and he was commit
ted TO Jail
Friends OF Mr.. Selvey got him out on
bail in time for the service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
Roberts Loses Many Horses

MANCHESTER. April s.-The cores
pondent Of the Guardian" at Bloemfon
tein states thar since General French's re-
lief OF Kimberley Lord Roberts has lost II.
Oc0 horses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

CAPE town. April William Sauer. a
brother Of the Cape Minister Of Railways.
has been arrested in the Barkly East Dis
trict ca the charge CT being a rebel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
SENDING FOR TROOPS.
The British Governor of AShanfcc
Asks MiIitHry Aid.

AGRA, April "a ,,essage has been re-
ceived here from Governor Sir Frederic
Hodgson. at Coomassio. asking that troops
be sent He says he is trying to settle
the tribal troubles The tribes are hold
ing conference on the matter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
PRICE ONE CENT.
NORRIS MEN IN TROUBLE.
Politicians Arrested. Charged With
Disprdef!y Conduct.

charles f. shelton and Edward
Lynch Taken Into Custody for an
Alleged Assault on the Home of
Cotter T. Bride. Prominent Bry-
an Har-FOrfeit Their Collateral.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
THE PRINCE IN COPENHAGEN.
He SuIi Receives Many TeIegrams Of
COngratuIation

COPENHAGEN. April 9.-The Prince OF
Wales, who is visiting his Iather-in-Iaw
King Christian. is stin deluged with teIe-
grams congratulating him on his escape
from the would-bo assaSsins outlet at
Brussels. while iourneying hither
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
To Censor .The Deeererates.,,

NEWARK, N. J.. April s.-Mrs Langtry
is not to be frozen out OF Newark after
all Following the announcement that her
play, The Degenerates, would not un-
der any circumstances be allowed to ap-
pear, the city authorities announce they
will censor the performance from a private
box tomorrow night and stop il if they be-
lieve it immoral.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
strphrn Crnnr uur, nc,,er

LONDON. April 9.-There is considerable
improvement in the condition OF Mr. Step
kcn Crane. the author.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
LONDON TN DEEP SUSPENSE
General Gatacre'S Silence Inter-
preted as Meaning Defeat.

His Last Despatch Says Vie Has En-
gagged the Enemy-BIOemfon fonteIn
Not Net Cut on. Hut Is In GreRt
DanEer-ROberts' Apparent Inac-
tiVity severely Criticised at Home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
sHEILED THE BoER TRENCHES.
The Burghers' Attacks on british
picL cts TcmpornriIN Quieted

WARRENTON. Cape Colony. April o.
The BOer trenches at Fourteen Streams
were shelled with lyddite today. The Beers
took refuge !n the bush. Their fire on the
POnt PICKET was temporarily sileuced. but
10 was impossible TO shell them
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
Ju.tice Rnrnnrd Retnrns

Justice Barnard, who was absent from
the City Hail last week. resumed BIS iu-
dicial duties today in Equity Court No. .
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
Will NOT talk POLITICS
Admiral DeWey's Declaration Re
garding His Chicago Visit.

He Tells the Delegation Represent
ing the Invitation Committee That
and Not as POIitician--Mcvin ing
to His New Home Mt BehuvOIr-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

PRINCETON. >. J.. April 9.-The 1900
Board Of Editors of The Nassau Literary
Magazine have elected the following
members Of the junior class rs editors for
next ear; Managing editor. Ralph r
Swouo-d Kansas City, editors. Arthur
Herman Adams. Wyalusing. Pa. John
Randall Crawford. New York I.atta Girls
wold North Asbury Park. y. j.. Paul
Mitchell Louisville Ky. Howard Rufus
nmwake. Green Castle. Pa: Ralph Somer-
Vile Thompson. New York
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

Carpenters Lists bid very low. al
ways at the Friendly cerser" BY Libbey Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
NnrToIIk q Wnshinrtnn srenmhnnt -


Delightful trips daily al $50 D. N. 20 Old Point
Conf ort. Newport News Norfolk and Virginia
Bsaei FoT schedule, see page :.
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SI-s5 per 100 50. II. for Flooring.
dressed sides al one width AZ Sth & y Y. a,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

FIynn's Business CoIleE>s. Sth and K.
t6-Census ofBce Exsmination-S5
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

Lowest Lumber Prices always at
6th and y. Y. aTu. I.anh Libbey Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

sI-25 for Clear Doors. IIL-ineh
thick; nc Knots; No. !. r. Libbey & C.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

75c each and up. Ready made millWork At sti
and y. !. ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

G-inoh Wrnfh~r E""rdinp. only :, ~
pea 100 So IT,; I. j. y Csi pine Llbbcy & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

Daily Lumber News-LOWest Prices
always WITH ; Libbey & Co., 9Th AID y y ave,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06

Wen just give you
the bare facts. Com
pare the prices with
Z QUILL quickly decide
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
A MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUBURB,
Tales Of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of News
That TRANSFERRED Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.

! Harris Lithia Water IN bottles and
on draught, at Hudson's Drugstore.
A local warehouseman refused yes
terday an offer of 81 cents for a partic-
ularly fine lot of cotton. He felt that
it was worth dime, so stood pat.
The effect of the dry weather was
again seen in the dust clouds yester-
days, and it was with an effort that Old
Slosh put it down again where it be-
longed.
The Light Infantry team came back
from Savannah yesterday, and while
failing to capture prize our boys did
some very excellent shooting in the
state rifle contest.
Many of the Columbus visitors came
up in the city yesterday afternoon, and
many who were strangers here were
evidently surprised to see such jam
up, hustling little town.
An advance of half cent per pound
in the price of cotton within the past
two days is calculated to increase the
smile on the face of the farmer. Verify
he is eyerlastingly on top now.
A prominent cotton buyer said yes
terday that he found it harder to buy
the staple on wild and rising market
than when the price was down to five
cents. People always want more.
Umbrellas and light blankets is the
combination worked here now, the
former to ward off the fierce rays of the
sun at midday, while chilly nights
render the latter quite comfortable.
Now that Americas knows what a
whole-souled and genial people the
Heptasophs are that goodly order will
be more than ever popular here and
elsewhere, as it certainly deserves to be.
Mr.. William Argue, who succeeds
Mr.. j. FL. Evans as foreman of the
Seaboard shops in Americus, came up
from Savannah yesterday. His many
friends are glad to have him in Ameri-
Gus again.
The first sugar cane and last peaches
of the season came in on the same
wagon yesterday, and both were some
what inferior in quality. The long
drought has practically destroyed the
cane crop hereabout.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons
in the blood, backache, nervousness,
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that. Listen to j. w. Gardner,
Idaville, Ind. He says: electric Bit
tiers are just the thing for man when
he is all run down and don't care wheth-
or he lives or dies. It did more to give
me new strength and good appetite
than anything could take. can now
eat anything and have new lease on
lite" Only so cents, at DR.. Eldridge's
drug stores. Every bottle guaranteed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
A SURPRISE TO THEIR FRIENDS.
Was Announcement of Marriage of
This Young Couple.

The announcement yesterday by
friends of Miss Stella Scarborough and
Mr.. Will G. Turpin of their marriage
the day previous was quite a surprise
to everyone in Americus. 1t is said
the marriage rites were soIemnized in
Atlanta at an early hour on the day
previous. Miss Scarborough was en-
route to Knoxville, and was accom-
panied as far as Atlanta by Mr.. Turp1n,
who had been an ardent admirer for
years. 1t is presumed that they con-
cluded to be married then and there,
and repairing to the home of a minister
the nuptial knot was quickly tied AS
both bride and groom are still out
of the city further particulars of the
romantic affair are not obtainable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
BOUGHT THE STEWART HOUSE.
Very Desirable Home Disposed Of
Yesterday.

DR.. s. FL. Mckee purchased through
P. B. Willitord yesterday for the sum
of So, 500 the Richard M. Stewart res
idence at the corner of Church and
Brown streets, The home is one of
the prettiest in that desirable residence
portion of the city, and DR.. Mckee is
to be congratulated upon his purchase,
Just what he will do with it is now
question which interests his personal
friends, as young bachelor has little
need for such beautiful home,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06

If you wish bargain Mr.. Galloway
will sell you the Jossey Hotel, corner
Lamar and Prince.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
CAUGHT WITH KODAK
ABOUT The DEPICTS,
People Who Came and Went Away
Yesterday.
A SNAPSHOT AT THE COACHES.
Some are Your Friends and Some are
Not.-Who Come and Go in a Day. -
Is Your Name Written There With
the Others?

Stetson's hats awarded first prize at
Paris Exposition Fall and winter styles
just received. SCHUMPERT SHOE Co.
Miss Amzie WilIiford is the guest of
her cousin, Miss Davis, in Albany for
several days.
Miss Willie Belle Baisden is at home
again, after delightful visit of sever
al days in EllaviIle.
Mr.. William Butler, travelling pas
senger agent of the Seaboard, was in
the city on business Yesterday.
Mr.. John Adams was a prominent
visitor in the city yesterday, coming
with the Columbus Heptasophs.
Mrs. w. w. Dews and Miss Lille
May Head, of Cuthbert, are guests at
the home of Judge w. f. Clarke.
Mr.. T. j. Hunt, one of Columbus
most prominent citizens, came over
with the Heptasophs to attend the re-
union yesterday.
Mr.. Fl. A. Raiford, formerly of
Americas but now a confirmed Colum-
busite, came yesterday to mingle with
his old friends here.
Miss Mamie Barksdale, an attractive
and accomplished young lady of Mil
ledgeville, is the guest of Mrs. Emmett
McNuIty at her home on Furlow street.
Fire Chief Burrus, born orator as
we'll as fire fighter, charmed us with
his presence and eloquence yesterday,
coming over with the Columbus ex-
curslonists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Red Hot From the Gun

Was the ball that hit G. b. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t
caused horrible ulcers that no treatment
helped for 90 years. Then Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured him. Cures cuts,
bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, skin
eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
cents box. Cure guaranteed, Sold
by e. J. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
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 Co., printed
near the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06

ITO Those Who Doubt.
THAT a majority of our buying

THAT a majority of our buying public have implicit
faith in advertisements is daily proved by re-
suits That there people in this community who
believe In the truth of any printed statement goes
without saying. They not to blame for this perhaps
however, "a burn child breads fire. you know So oft
humbugged buyer shy of being humbugged again This
store for the doubling and desires to
them that all it's Advertising Estates ctsony facts
plain, pure and simple.
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The proving of
them will prove US,
and add new friends
to our store, or else
make enemies, and
Boys
Shirt Waist
Facts.
we are not making el
Not If we know it.

ne are not making enemies of the public
Not If we know it.
Boys Unlaundried Shirt Waist, assorted
STYLES, in light or dark, Percales, Ginghams,
etc, any size, from to Ii years. at 25C each.
Boys Unlaundried Shirt Waist, 'The Moth
ers Friend Wristbands, in light or dark
ground Percales, or imported Madras, in
Guiding plain white; any size, from TO Is
years, al SOC each.
Boys Laundried Shirt Waists, 1.-THE Moth
er's Friend, Wristbands, in fancy colors
Madras or Zephyr Ginghams, plain or pleat
bosoms, at 75c each.
Boys Combination Shirt Waists or Juve-
nile shirts of plain white, or fancy Madras,
including pleated boSomS, at SLIGO each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Whitfield The manufac-
Wash Goods. price to clean out

his stock. We white again to make
the selling rapid. The stylee are brand
new and very attractive. Come get the
first swing if possible.
Windsor novelty printed Percales, full 80
inches wide, very best made and warranted
fast cOlors, at 10c yard.
Merrimac Shifting Prints, full standard,
best made, selected styles appropriate for
shirt waists and warranted to wash, at sc I'd
Imported Irish Dimities, the finest quality
we ever owned; in beautiful assortment of
blue, pink, lavender and red at l5c yard.
36-inch ColOred Shirt Waist Linen, popular
novelty, formerly soc, now reduced to 4OC yd.
3Oinch Imported English Denims, admire
able alike for suit or skirt, formerly 45C now
reduced to 81 l-3C Yar0.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Carload of Fine Horses.

l have just purchased q carload of
the finest saddle and drying horses
ever brought to Americas. They are
perfect animals, and will be sold at
reasonable prices. Gall at my stables
and see them. Gro. A. TURPIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Will Locate Here.

DIR. Peter F. Bahnsen, veterinary
surgeon, of Fort Valley, Ga, has de-
cided to locate here permanently, and
can be found at Turpin Bros. or G. 0.
Loving's stables.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Lightweight We a always y , did
Clothing. lead the thea van Vim in

fine Clothing. Good reason for it, too.
W 9 sell the best, the VERY BEST Cloth
ing made. 1t fits, wears well, and we
sell it cheap.
Hamburger Bros double breasted blue
serge, any size 80 to 40, extra coats-enough
said-at s. so each.
Hamburger Bros. daoble breasted Fancy
Flannel unlihed Outing Suits, coat and pants
only, any size 80 to 40, at 500 per suit
Hamburger Bros. darb blue half lined
BILE ''non-com buStible' sort that fadeth not
away; any size from "a to 46, at $40 per suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Salesman Wanted.

A thoroughly efficient drygoods sales
man can have permanent and profitable
employment with George ID. Wheatley.
Without experience, do not apply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Bargains in
DOn1estiCS
those elsewhere.
for v0urgaIf

JhOse 6Is6WneT6. IOu'II quickly u6CIu5
for yourself.
The best Prints, dress styles, 1-2c. I'd.
The best Homespun Plaids, SC. yd,
The best Ginghams, apron styles, &c. yd.
The best yard-wide Sheeting, 5 1-2c. yd.
The best Standard Sea Islands, &C. Yd.
The best yard-wide Bleaching. &c. yd.
The best Mattrass Ticks SC. I'd.
The best "a G A" Feather Ticks, IL 1-2c. yd.
The best s-ounce standard Duck, 8 i-2c, I'd.
The best Hickory Shifting, &C. I'd.
The best 1O-4 sheeting, bIeached, % l-2c. yd.
The best IO-4 Sheeting, brown, 21c. yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-06
Hot Weather For ladies OF
gentlemen. Don't
underwear. ever forget please,

OIINICI wal ever forget please,
that this is our very prize department.
Your wants can be filled here to your
entire satisfaction.
Ladies' Lisle Thread, full bleached, Under
vests, with or without sleeves, with embroid-
cry trimmings, II 1-2c each,
Ladies' Mercerized Lfsle Thread Under
vests, pure white and fac simile of pure silk,
sleeve or sleeveless styles, Csc each.
Gentlemen's Checked Jaconet Underwear
full bleaChed, cool, clean and durable; any
size shirt or drawers desired Soc garment.
Gentlemen's Lisle Thread or Balbriggan
underwear, natural color, or fancy styles,
all very light weight, either shirt or drawers
SOC. garment.