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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
PRoMoTEDFRoM THE RANKS
Recently Commissioned Lieutenants
Annannod - x1nrio,nn Isoeriu,nnts

Recently Commissioned Lieutenants
Assigned to Various Regiments.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The follow
ing second lieutenants recently promo
ted from the ranks have been assigned
to regiments:
James Huston, Tenth cavalry; James
e. Fechet, Ninth cavalry; Edward Cal
vert, Ninth cavalry; Bruce Palmer,
Tenth cavalry; Russell @. Hand, Tenth
infantry; Ward Dabney, First infantry;
Arthur H. Freshwater, Twelfth infan-
try; John L. Barry, Seventh infantry;
Edward Lee Rains, Twenty-fourth in
fantry; John B. Murphy, First infan-
try; G. Morgan, Fifteenth infantry;
William FL. Patterson, Tenth infantry;
Frank B. Edwards, Second infantry;
William Horst, Seventh infantry; Jo-
seph @. Rack, Eleventh infantry; FL
lott Caesars, Eighth infantry; Charles
L. Woodhouse, Twenty-third infantry;
Gustave A Wiesock, Fifteenth infan-
try; Robert A. Elicott, Twenty second
infantry; William Kiestler, Eighteenth
infantry; Nels Anderson, Seventh in
fantry; Bertram B. johnson, Twenty
fourth infantry; Frank H. Calde, Eighth
infantry; Bruno T. Scherr, Fifth infan-
try; Ira i. Fravel, Twenty-fourth in
family; Thomas M. Hunter, Tenth in
fantry; David A. Lindsay, First infan-
try; Walter L. Reed, Tenth infantry
%. f. Snyder, Eighteenth infantry;
George Herbert, Twenty third infantry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
BoEks TAKE 800 PRISONERS
Hunter Captures 1000 Burghers and
WagonIoads of Ammunition.

LONDON, Aug. 9-The following re-
port, dated Pretoria, Aug. s, has been
received from Lord Roberts:
Kitchener was informed yesterday
by an escaped British prisoner that De-
vets wagons had crossed the Vaal.
Afterward heard the sound of guns,
which, / think, must have been Me-
thuen's as directed him to take up a
position between Potchefstroem and
Lindique, where he could intercept the
enemy, who crossed the river at DeWets-
dorp.
Hunter reports that he made 4, l40
prisoners in the Bethlehem arrismith
district, a majority of whom are now
enroute for Cape Town. Three guns
and 4, 900 horses were captured and ten
wagonloads of ammunition and 1876, 900
rounds of ammunition were destroyed.
''The garrison of Glands river, which
I fear has been captured, consisted of
about 800 bushmen and Rhodesians.
had hoped that Darlington had been in
time to withdraw the garrison, but it
seems that Delarey, learning of Ian
Hamilton's approach to Rustenburg,
hurried westward and surrounded the
garrison before Darlington arrived.
"Methuen telegraphs that he engaged
a part of Dewet's force yesterday near
Bentrakroom. He drove the enemy off
of a succession of hills, which they held
obstinately.
"Our casualties were seven men killed
or wounded, including four officers"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
BAILEY-HOGG CONTROVERSY
Waters-Pierce Oil Company an Issue
In Texas Politics.

Waco, Tex, Aug. 9.--In all proba-
bility the fight in the state Democratic
convention will be continued today, as
there are several more who are accused
of being interested in the issuance Of
the Waters Pierce Oil company charter
who have not been given an opportu-
nifty to explain their connection with
the affair.
Shortly after 8 O'Clock the gathering
was called to order for their second day.
labor. The committees were not ready
to report and asked for more time, which
was granted. 1t is expected there will
be a sectional fight over several planks
Of state interest in the platform.
Joe Bailey on the one side and ex- Gov
ernor Hogg on the other, will demon
strate the strength Of the aspirants who
have been fighting so hard for suprem-
acy. While waiting for the committees
to report the convention is being adj
dressed by speakers pro and con on the
Issuance of the Waters Pierce Oil COM
pany charter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
NEGRO SLAIN BY THE POSSE.
Escaped Convict Resisted Arrest and
Is Shot Down.


FAIRBpRN, Ga, Aug. 9.-Boston Fred
erick, negro of desperate character and
an escaped convict, has been killed in
the lower part Of this county by a posse
of citizens, led by deputy sheriff, who
were trying to effect his capture.
Frederick was indicted by the grand
jury February, 1899, for arson, being
implicated in the burning of Palmetto.
This bill was quashed, but the negro
was sent to the changing for IL months
for carrying concealed weapons. He
served this sentence out and returned to
this county, and was soon again sent up
for another IL months for assault and
battery. 1t was while serving this sem
tence in the employment of A. @. Orvin
& Co. of South Georgia that he escaped
and returned to this county, and he has
been swearing vengeance on everybody
who had anything to do with his several
convictions.
Sheriff Aderhold received a message
from parties near where the negro was
in hiding, asking him to come and ar
rest the negro. He directed that dep
uty summon a posse and make the arrest.
When the posse came up with the me-
gro he leveled doublebarreled shotgun
at them, and was instantly shot down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
BRYAN's PLANS FOR FUTURE.
He Outlines His Work For the Next
Thirty Days.

Aulfty DayS.
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 9.--Wi1iam Jen-
nings Bryan, looking none the worse for
the trying ordeal through which he had
just passed, came down town in a car
riage from Mayor Taggert's home,
where he spent the night, at o'clock
this morning. Many people on the
streets recognized him as the carriage
passed, but he slipped into the Grand
hotel almost unnoticed. He did not get
far, however, before he was surrounded
by the crowd that had been lounging
about the hotel lobby. Although he had
been the central figure of rush Of thou
sands of people for 48 hours, he was ap-
parently III better physical condition
than majority of the men he greeted.
Discussing the plans for the immedi-
ate future he said:
81 have two more notification speeches
to make, my letter of acceptance to is
sue, a speech at the Grand Army en-
campment and speech somewhere on
Labor day. | don't know, however,
where | shall speak Labor day. I have
promised to come here for the National
Association of Democratic clubs meet
ing in October.
The Bryan party, including the Ste
Vensons, John |. Martin. sergeant at
arms, Governor Thomas of Colorado,
James d. Richardson of Tennessee and
several others left at 11:40 o'clock for
Chicago over the Big -Four. They had
a special car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Davenport Drug Co
Winchester Inn.

This elegant hotel, situated upon the ont
skirts OF the city of Winchester, Va, will be
formally opened June 18th.
II cost over S125, 900, and accommodates $50
guests, is modern in all appointments, rich
~ furnished and conducted upon high
plane of excellence
The city of Winchester, made famous by
song and story, ricn in historic reminis-
cenCes, is located In the heart of he Shen-
andoah Valley. Its elevation is over /, 100
feet, the atm oSphere cool and dry. The Inn
is located upon the hillside westward OF the
town, and cool, bracing air fans it at all
times.
The many places of interest n this beauti-
full valley appeal strongly to the tourist and
those seeking summer rest. A visit to the
old battlefields is interesting.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround the
hotel a chance for the children to romp; no
signs Keep off the grass excellent high
ways saddle riding, cycling, tennis, fishing,
bathing, etc, afford means of enjoyment
An excellent orchestra during the entire
season, Rates from $1,000 to S21 each per
week for single rooms; S25 to $40 for double
rooms Rooms en- suite with bath. Write
for booklet. CHARLES ST, JOHN,
Winchester, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
ADVANCE OF THE ALLIES
1t Is Rendered Extremely Difficult by
Recent Heavy Rains.

CHE Foo, Aug. 8, via SHANGHAI,
Aug. 9.-Owing to the heavy rains
the Pei Ho river has risen and flooded
the country in way that will make the
advance of the allies extremely difficult.
The japanese and Russians, in re-
connoisance, met the enemy on July 80,
strongly entrenched, in the direction of
Peitsang and had small engagement.
The Chinese fire was accurate, and only
good cover prevented heavy casualties.
The Japanese lost three killed and 25
wounded.
Documents found in the native city of
Tien Tsin prove the official encourage
ment given to the rebels, also that prices
were set on foreigners heads, the high
est figures being set on those Of Ameri-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
VERDICT GIVEN FOR $1,000.
Fireman Vaughn's Children Win Their
Suit Against the Railroad.


RINGGoLD, Ga, Aug. 9.--The case of
the two minor children of Thomas
Vaughan against the Western and At
Iantic railroad has just ended in ver-
dict in their favor for $1,000. The jury
was out but very short time. Tt will
be remembered that Fireman Vaughn
was killed at the water tank in this
county. His widow brought the case in
court, but she died recently, and the
two children took the place of their
mother in the suit. The case was stub
bornly contested by the railroad.
This is the case wherein Engineer Ray
became famous by refusing to testify be-
fore Commissioner McCord, under the
advice Of the railroad lawyers, and was
committed to Jail for contempt. Ray
was released on bond and Lawyer O. T.
Ladson, plaintiffs attorney, again got
warrants for his arrest, and after few
days Ray came back and surrendered,
and Ladson got his evidence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
WIN Run Its First Train Oct. i

KNOXVILLE, Aug. 9.-The Tennessee
Central railroad will run its first train
from Nashville to Knoxville Oct. 1. The
train will run from Nashville to Lebanon
Louis. from Lebanon to Monterey over
the Nashville and Knoxville, Monterey
to Hartman over the Tennessee Cen
trail and Hartman to Knoxville over the
Southern road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
sYLVANIA's FIRST NEW BALE
An Exciting Race Between Two Plant
ers For Prize.

SYLvANIA. Ga, Aug. 9.-An excit-
ing cotton race occurred here late last
afternoon. L. H. Hilton had offered a
prize of $40 suit of clothes for the first
new bale and Simon Skinner, farmer
living several miles north of the town,
and Holman Waters, who lives few
miles to the west, both came driving in,
on their separate roads, seated on their
premium bales.
About 300 yards from Hilton's store
they spied each other and then the race
began. Such hurrying of mules and
gathering of wagons has not been heard
here in some time Amid the shouts of
the spectators, Skinner reached the rear
platform just as Walters pulled up in
front of the store. Both claimed the
prize and Hilton decided they were both
entitled to it. One bale brought cents
and the other 916, netting over $40 to
each man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
RUPTURE is THREATENED
Relations Between France and Russia
Strained-French View of It.


PARIS, Aug. 9.-Count Lamsdorf's
appointment by the car as minister of
foreign affairs has created something
akin to panic here in political and for
eign circles.
The count has always leaned more
strongly against Russia, standing with
Germany, and is known as a pronounced
adversary Of the Franco Russian alli-
ance.
The latter has become very strained
since Partisan fnanciers declined to
have anything to do with floating the
last Russian loan and the sudden recall
to St. Petersburg of the Russian gen.
eralissimo, Dragomierof, and the chief
of the general staff, who were here in
consultation with the French war de-
partment, followed by Count Lams-
dorff's appointment, seems to indicate
that the alliance, for the sake of which
France has made such big sacrifices, is
on the eve of rupture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
CRICKET MATCH CALLED OFF
English Team Unable to Visit America
This Season.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9.-The inter
national cricket match between teams
representing England and Philadelphia
which was to have been played In this
city next month is off.
The Associated Cricket club of this
city has received information from Eng
land that Captain S. Fl. Wood of the
Derbyshire county team, who had hoped
to organize team to visit the United
States to play series of international
matches, found he would be unable to
secure enough strong players and has
been forced to postpone the trip until
Y1a11k
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Gums For Service In China.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Two army
transports, the Indiana and the Thomas,
have arrived at Nagasaki. The Indiana
will take a battalion of the Fifteenth
infantry and other supplies now aboard
the Sumner and proceed to Taku, the
Sumner going on to Manila. She sailed
some time ago from Manila for San
Franciso. She has on board siege guns
and Maxim guns which General Mao
Arthur is sending to General Chaffee.
These will be put aboard the Indiana to
be carried to Taku.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
SIocnm Crushed fo Death.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Aug. 8. u. B.
Slocum, a young white man, aged %
years, met horrible death while trying
to board a moving freight train at Brook
side, II miles west of here, on the South
ern railway. He was drinking some,
according to report, and when the local
freight came along he made an effort to
grab a car, thinking the train was not
going to stop, and missing his hold was
thrown under the wheels. He was badly
mangled. The mans death was almost
instantaneous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Nearing the END.

GEORGETOWN, KY. Aug. 9. - The
defense expects to conclude its testi-
mony in the Powers case today or to-
morrow. Surveyor Goldman, who testi-
fed yesterday, was allowed to make an
explanation regarding some of his state
ments and also some correction of the
answers he explained were made upon
a misunderstanding of the questions
mt RI him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Nothing From Goodnoyv.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The state de-
partment has no information from Con-
sui General Goodnow relative to the al
legged protest lodged by him against the
landing Of British troops at Shanghai.
Department officials express the opinion
that Mr.. Goodnow would not take such
a step without consulting the authorities
Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10

New YORK, Aug. General Henry
L. Burnett, United States district attor-
ney, returned here today from Wash
ington. He had conference with Sec.
rotary Root and Attorney General
Griggs as to the future course OF the
government to be taken in the Nicely
case. General Burnett said that the
suggestion in Judge Lacombe's opinion
won1d he followed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Lxnchers Given 1ife sentence.

Fort WORTH, Tex, Aug. 9.-The
trial of the nine men accused of COM
plicity in the lynching of the three
Humphreys In Henderson county year
ago is in progress at Palestine. Advlces
say Brooks has been convicted and given
a life sentence, making three similar
convictions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
T,vo uundred Armenians Slain.

CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Aug. 9.-Advices
received from Bitlif, Asiatic Turkey,
say that 200 men, women and children
have been massacred in the Armenian
village of Spakhank, in the district of
Sassun, by troops and Kurds against
Ali Pasha, the commandant at Bitlif.
He is also said to have ordered the VII
lage burned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
DEMOCRATS SWEEP STATE.
Populists Get Four Representatives
and Probably One Senator.

and Probably One Senator.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Aug. 9.-Chair
man Smith of the state Democratic cam
paign committee states that so far as he
has been able to figure up to this time
only four members of the house of rep
resentatives seem assured for the Popu-
lists. These are from Chiffon, Shelby,
St. Clair and Fayette counties.
A feature of the election, Chairman
Smith points out, is that in redeemlng
counties from Populism the redemption
was made complete by carrying them
both for the county and state Demo-
cratic tickets. In the few counties
which went for the Populists the Demo-
Gratis made immense gains. Indications
from the returns at hand are that the
Republican state ticket polled larger
popular vote than that of the Populists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
ORDERS FOR AMMUNITION.
United States Preparing For War on
Large Scale.

large Scales
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Aug. 9.-The
Union Metallic Cartridge company is
working night and day to fill orders
from several governments for ammuni-
tion. Besides the big orders for Krag-
Jorgenson ammunition the company has
a contract for field artillery ammunition
for the United States government.
The ammunition ranges in size from
! pound to 10 pounds. The government
is making war preparations on a big
scale in view of the conditions in China
and large orders for ammunition have
been placed with the company's agents
by the war department..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Homicide at Geneva.

GENEVA, Ala, Aug. AT Hartford,
in this county, J. T. Hartsog, mer-
chant, shot and fatally wounded Mr..
Hooten, hotel keeper. thesbullet enter
ing the left side, near the heart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Five Priests Slain.

LYONS, Aug. 9.--The Catholic Jour-
nal announces new massacres and dis
aster to the missions in the southeast
province of Chi Ii. 1t says that five
priests have been killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Transport Mcpherson Arrives.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-The United
States transport Mcpherson, from San
tiago Aug. 2, with nine officers and Ala
men Of the Fifth infantry on board, has
arrived here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Kentnolxv Miners Strilze.

PITTsBURG, KY, Aug. 9.-The miners
at the Pittsburg mines are out on a
strike caused by the discharge of one OF
the men bv the comnanv.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10
Tate Springs,
tennessee.
Improvements.at the Carlsbad of America

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resort in the South, 164 miles east of Chat
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amusements and comforts-Best German
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and all troubles of liver, stomach, bladder,
bowels and kidneys. Shipped anywhere.
Write for 40 page book Free
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10

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 81 rs gallon up
wards.
We make a speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
fered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-08-10

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.-The state de-
partment this morning made public the
following memorandum, sent yesterday
to the Chinese government, through
Minister WI:
"We are awaiting ourselves of the OPP
portunity offered by the imperial edict
of Aug. 5, allowing to the foreign min
listers free communication with their re-
spective governments in cipher, and
have sent communication to Minister
Conger to which we await an answer.
We are already advised by him, in dis
patch received Aug. z, that imperial
troops are firing daily upon the minis
tiers in Picking. We demand the imme-
diate cessation of hostile attacks by inn
perial troops upon the legations, and
urge the exercise of every power and
energy of the imperial government for
the protection of the logationers and all
foreigners therein.
"We are advised by the same dispatch
from Minister Conger that, in his opin-
ion, for the foreign ministers to leave
Picking as proposed in the edict of Aug.
would be certain death. In view of
the fact that the imperial troops are
now firing on the legations, and in view
Of the doubt expressed by the imperial
government In it's edict of Aug. 2 as to
its power to restore order and secure alb
solute safety in Peking, it is evident
that this apprehension is well founded,
for if your government cannot protect
our minister in Picking, it will presump-
lively be unable to protect him upon a
journey from Picking to the coast.
eve, therefore, urge upon the i'm
perial government that it shall adopt the
course suggested in the third clause of
the letter of the president to his majesty,
the emperor of China, of July %, 1900,
and enter into communication with the
relief expedition so that cooperation
may be secured between them for the
liberation of the legations, the protec
ton of foreigners and the restoration of
order. Such action on the part Of the
imperial government would be salts
factory demonstration of its friendship
and desire to attain these ends.
1t is pointed out that while we have
the undoubted right to demand that the
firing upon our diplomatic representa-
tives cease to do more than advise and
urge the Chinese government to co-ope-
rate with the forces of the powers for
the relief of the ministers and the re-
storation of order might possibly be
deemed presumptuous and offensive.
The authorities here are very hopeful
that this moderation will carry weight,
as it will afford the Chinese government
an opportunity to comply without SEEM
ing to yield to demand.