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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
ANNUAL REPORT Of :
GENERAL BURLINGTON
Several Important and Inter
esting Features Omitted.
POMPOM GUNS DISCUSSED

Two Batteries Have Been Ordered For
Use In the PhiIippines-Mou OF
Rapid Fire Guns-DeIay In Their
Delivery-OtherW Washington News.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The report
Of General Burlington, chief of the blu.
reau of ordnance, has been made to the
secretary of war. Field guns is dis.
missed with a paragraph stating that
the facts can be found in an appendix.
The ordnance bureau was about to let
the contracts for all field guns when the
recommendation of the board of ord.
nance and Notifications was approved,
holding up any action for some months.
1t is in connection with field ordnance
that an agent of the government has OBJ
tanned what he alleges is the secret OF
the French field gun and which it is
proposed shall be tested by this govern
ment.
Another controversy is that relating
to the disappearing gun carriage, whose
further manufacture has been decided
against by the board of ordnance and
Notifications. General Burlington dis.
cusses the history of this carriage, show
ing that it was ordered by the Endicott
board and stating that at that time no
disappearing carriage was known to the
world.
There has been great deal of discus.
sion over the socalled "pompom" guns,
1-pounders. They have been used in
the South African war, but no official
opinion has been received regarding
them. Two batteries of 6inch guns
each have been ordered and as soon as
completed will be sent to the Philip
pines.
Many rapid fire seacoast guns are
mounting. These consist of and 6-inch
and 10 Founders. The briggs Seabury
company has delivered 81 15-pounders
and 20-pounders, but General Bufling-
ton says that the failure of the company
to deliver 15-pounders and carriages I'M
der their contracts with the government
has caused serious delay. A similar
complaint is made about the Brown Seq
mental wire guns and attention is in
vited to an appendix for particulars.
Tie report says that heretofore there
has been little use for the mountain
guns, but upon acquisitions from the
Philippines all the mountain guns on
hand, together with two six-gun bat
teries, were purchased and sent to Ma
Mia. There was also a demand for
small caliber machine guns and quite a
number have been purchased and sent
to the Philippines.
Contracts have been made for 1, 151,-
900 pounds of smokeless powder, of
which 5000 pounds were for the use
of seacoast guns and mortars. 1t is be.
heved that the difficulties encountered
last year have been overcome and that
the new powder will prove satisfactory.
During last year there were completed
the following heavy guns: Ten 10-inch
rifles, "a 12-inch rifles; 80 12-inch NOR.
tars, making total of such heavy guns
now ready for use for our defenses of
658. Work ON the 16-inch rifle has been
retarded, because a larger furnace was
needed
There have been accepted during the
year $500 armor deck piercing projec-
tiles.
Out of appropriations of $28, 1896, 1888,
the bureau has expended SIG, $40, 785.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
HARDWIcK's NEW TAX BILL
1t Provides For Sweeping Changes In
the Present Laws.

ATLANTA, Nov. 15.-The features Of
the session of the house this morning
were the vote on the age of consent bill
and the introduction of the tax bill by
Mr.. Hardwick of Washington.
The tax bill is the same one prepared
by the tax commission last year. and is
one of the most important measures in.
troduced in the house at this session.
An effort will be made to have the bill
passed at this session. After being read
it was referred to the committee on
ways and means.
The bill is an act to provide for the
return and assessment of all real and
personal property. in this state, for the
purposes of taxation; to create a state
board of tax commissioners; to prescrib9
their powers and duties, and to fix their
compensation to create a county board
of assessors in each county; to prescribe
their powers and duties and to fix their
compensation; to provide the manner OF
assessing property of certain corpora
tions; to provide tax upon collateral
inheritances, and for other purposes
connected Herewith.
Several bills of local Importance were
introduced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
DIED FROM AFFIRMATION.
Ahlstrom and an Unknown Woman
Found Dead In a Hotel.

AhIStrOm and an Unknown woman
Found Dead In Hotel.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Dr. Christie.
pher T. Ahlstrom of this city and an I'M
known woman were found dead in a
bedroom in the Boulevard hotel, in
Broadway, this morning. Both had been
suffocated by illuminating gas. Rhein-
old Russo, proprietor Of the hotel, said
the couple, whom he had never seen be-
fore, came to the hotel about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. They drank to-
gether in the restaurant and seemed in
the best of spirits. About o'clock the
man asked for room for himself and
the woman. He was registered as "John
Mullen and wife. New York city" He
was assigned to a room on the third
floor.
About o'clock this morning Proprie-
tor Russo found that gas was escaping
from the room. An entrance was forced
and the gas was found escaping. One
of the gas jets burned dimly The
woman was on the floor and the man
on the bed. Both were dead.
The woman was handsome brunette
about 81 years old. Her clothing was
of good qualify. On her left hand were
four rings which were worth $1,000. In
the room was sealskin sacque with q
tag upon it bearing the name "MarshaH
Field g Co., Chicago y
There were no signs on either body IN
dicating poison. 1t is tae opinion or cliS
police that the deaths were accidental.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
RIOTING At TAMPA,
CIGARMAKERS FIGHT
Clash Between Members 81
Rival Labor UNIONS.
MORE TROUBLE IS FEARED

Streets Swarming With Armed Men
and Further Fighting Is Imminent.
Pitched Battle at Gonzalez Factory.
About 100 Shots Fired.
TAMPA, Fla, Nov. 15.-Rioting be.
tween the International and Resistencia
unions of cigarmakers began here this
morning about o'clock.
The fight occurred at the factory OF
Gonzalez. Mora & Co. of Tampa and
Chicago. They were working full
force of Resistencia men amounting to
about 900. The International men de.
manded that these men come out. This
was refused and the Internationals de-
clared they would put them out The
management of the house warned them
not to come upon their premises, which
were enclosed.
An Information man started to enter
the gate and the Italian doorkeeper fired
upon him with Winchester. This was
followed by several hundred shots be.
tween the men, from the outside and in
side. The front and side of the build.
ings were riddled with bullets, but nc
one injured. Officers appeared and dis.
persed the mob.
The streets are swarming with
men armed with guns, but they are not
allowed to collect in numbers. Thou.
sands of excited women and children
swarm the regions about the factory in
Ward and are making a demonstra'
ton. All of the factories have closed
down for the day and are allowing No
work. The mayor is swearing in 10G
extra policeman and the sheriff is add.
ing deputies to his force. The mayor
has forbidden the torchlght professions
and demonstrations of the tradesunions
planned for tonight, or meetings of any
kind
Nothing has been done to arrest the
leaders and the men are still on the
streets armed and making all manner OF
threats.
Officers freely admit that the worst
of it is probably yet to come. Both
sides are thoroughly worked up and de-
termined. The International union has
about 800 men and the Resistencia 5000
or more.
Fully 5000 people were thrown into
the streets by the canfict this morning,
as everyone desires to avoid trouble.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
RUSSIAN RULER ILL.,;
ALL EUROPE ALARMED
Announcement eceivedWith
Gravest Apprehensions.
TERMS ARE AGREED UPON

Ministers Have Cabled Their Respec-
tive Governments For Final Instruc-
tions In the Settlement Of the Chi
nese TroubIe-Other Foreign News.
LONDON, Nov. 15.-The serious appre-
hensicn with which the announcement
of the fact that the car was suffering
from typoid fever filed Europe empha-
sizes how much the peace of the world
is believed to be dependent upon him.
But for the statement contained IN the
official bulletin that his majesty's NAL
ady is taking a thoroughly favorable
course, the news of his illness would
have created nothing less than con-
sternation. 1t is generally felt at the
present critical state of international
affairs that even a temporary weaken
ing of the influence of so favorable
factor in the maintenance of the world s
peace justifies grave anxiety, and es-
pecially as the car is regarded IN
Europe as kind of cOunterpoise to EN-
peror William. Public anxiety will,
therefore, remain strained until the
none too robust monarch recovert. In
political circles any other issue OF his
majesty's malady is regarded as night
mare.
The London newspapers comment on
the czar's illness with peculiar sympa-
thy. The Times remarks that it has
always been believed in England that
the car 'reciprocated the national SEN
timent toward him and cherished real
regard and reverence for our beloved
queen"
The Times also says: "The car ex-
hibited consistent attachment to the
cause of peace It is hardly necessary
to say that any event which will lead to
a change in the occupant Of the Russian
throne, at the present anxious state in
the far east, might very gravely preju-
4 IL = 4:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Immigrants at Havana.

WASHINGTON, Nov 15.-According tc
a statement from the division of Gus
toms and insular affairs of the war de-
partment. the total number of immi
grants arriving at Havana during the
past fiscal year was l,107, of whom
1885 came from the United States, H.
968 from Spain, 81 from Mexico and
9S2 from other countries. The total
number of Chinese immigrants was 578
of whom $40 came via the United States
eight from China via Spain and 81 from
Mexico
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Anniversary of Picking.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Nov. 15.-The Rus
sian newspapers are jubilantly celebrat-
ing the fortieth anniversary of Picking
by which Russia acquired an immense
amount of territory. The Novoe Vremya.
however, unfavorably compares Russian
diplomacy then with European diplo-
macy now, and says that it is author
lied to state emphatically that an effort
will be made to press campaign for a
separate place by Russia in the negotia-
lions with China. This is not, however,
understood as representing the govern
ment's views.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Waldersee's Salary.

BERLIN, Nov. 15.-The reichstag bill
providing for a third supplementary
credit on account of the China expedi-
ton fixes the salary of Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee at 150,000 marks
annually, with large extras. The divis-
ion commanders will receive $4,000
marks and extras and lower officers will
be paid proportionately. The above are
five times the rates of the salaries paid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
work Beeins on New ChaIlenger,

GLASGOW, Nov. 15.-The work OF
building Sir Thomas Lipton's new
Americas cup challenger, Shamrock III,
has been started in Denny's yard al
Dumbarton within an enclosure. G. L.
Watson, the yacht designer, hes laid
out the lines of the framework, which
will be constructed of nickel steel. The
plates will probably be of bronze.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
No Decision Rendered.

LONDON, Nov. 15.-The Racing Calen-
dar this afternoon announces that the
stewards of the Jockey club adjourned
without reaching decision in the case
of Wishard, the trainer, and Lester
Reiff, the jockey. In the meanwhile
the fact that the latter is riding today
indicates that Lord Durham s charge of
pulling" Mr.. Richard Cookers The
Scochman would not be sustained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
HEARING DRAWS ToAcLosE
Documentary Evidence Will Conclude
til. ,-,astimnnu L., thn lsavnnr Case.

Documentary Evidence VIII Conclude
the Testimony La the GaynOr Case.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-In the hearing
before United States Commissioner
Shields today of the Gaynor conspiracy
case, William F. McCauley of Savan.
nah, who at one time was the secretary
of the Savannah Dredging company, i'll
which Contractors Greene and GaynoI
held the majority of the stock, and the
Savannah Towboat company, in which
ex-Captain Garter held $50 shares, was
the final witness.
He admitted that he had been ''dum.
my bidder" on the contracts so that
the accused could go on his bond and
to make out that there was competition
in the bidding.
The documentary evidence will be in.
troduced at the final hearing tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT.
Minister Bryan to Arrange Treaty
of Commerce With Brazil.

Minister bryan TO Arrange d treaty
of Commerce With Brazil.
Rio DE JANE1Ro, Nov. 15.-It is an
nounced that United States Minister
Bryan has been authorized by his gov
eminent to accept propositions for a
commercial treaty made by Brazil, with
a few slight alterations.
The Gazetta Commercial says that q
commercial treaty with Argentina is
more necessary for Brazil than one with
the United States. Senator Ruy Bar
bossa published an article on South
American Solidarity" in which he CON
graduates President Campos Sales on 6
telegram of friendship sent to the presi
dent of Chill.
Senator Barbossa adds that the con
troll of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
and of the river plata are the greates
factors of South American equilibrium
and that Brazil cannot afford to attempt
to change this condition because Of
friendship for any one country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Krnoer al PORT Said.

PORT SAID, Nov. Is. - The Dutch
cruiser Gelderland, with x-President
Kruger of the Transvaal on board,
left this afternoon. The destination
of the cruiser is unknown. President
Kruger refuses to be interviewed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
RIGHT OF WAY is CLEARED.
Private Canal Concessions Have Been
Abrogated bY Nicaragua.

Abrogated by Nicaragua.
WASHINGTON, Nov 15.-The minister
from Nicaragua, Senior Don Luis Corea
arrived in Washington this morning
after an absence of four months in Mic
>aragua, during which time he conferred
with President Zelaya and the members
of the cabinet concerning Nicaraguan
canal affairs and other subjects of inter
est to the two countries. He says that
the way is now clear of private conces
sions and border misunderstanding sc
that direct government consideration Of
the waterway may be taken up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Will Remain In Chfna.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. = Genera.
Chaffee has cabled the war department
as follows from Taku, under date Of
Nov. IA: "Sixth regiment United States
cavalry will remain in China under
command of Lieutenant Colonel Theo
dore J. Whit, with Troops I, K, L, M. ;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Funeral of Nitrous DaIy.

New YORK, Nov. 15.-Funeral ser.
vices over the late Marcus Daily took
place at St. Patrick's cathedral today.
REQUIEM mass was celebrated by the
Right Bishop Brondel of Helena, Mon,
assisted by Rev. Father Michael ]. La
yelle of St. Patrick and others. The
casket was taken to Calvary and placed
in the receiving vault
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Yerkes WIN Not Contest.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. = John w.
Yerkes, late Republican candidate fol-
governor of Kentucky. and who recently
resigned his position as collector of in.
ternal revenue, called on. the commits
sioner of internal revenue, today. He
SAYS he has abandoned all idea of con
testing Governor Beckham's election
He probably will be reappointed to hi;
old nOsitiOn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Fe.Ito Il.s Death.

COLUMBUS. Ga, Nov. 15.-J. S. Mon
roe, foreman i'll charge of the timbers at
Hardaway, Jones g. Co.'S dam at Low
er's Leap, fell from the dam and was
killed. He fell distance of Is feet,
turning over once or twice, and struck
on his head He died i'll two or three
minutes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Fire FoIlows an Explosion.

PITTsBuRa, Nov. 10. "A natural gas
explosion in South Pittsburg today
wrecked the building and seriously in-
jured three persons, one fatally. The
explosion was immediately followed by
fire, which almost totally consumed the
building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
AN Offer to Bryan.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The Martin
Engel association, the Tanmany Hall
organization of the Eighth assembly dis
trict, has formally voted to offer Viii
liam J. Bryan handsome fee to come
to New York and take charge OF the le.
gal defense of the district captains OF
the Eighth assembly district, indicted
for alleged violations of the election
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The state de.
partment has been informed that R. A.
Moseley, Jr., consul general of the United
States at Singapore, died yesterday at
Yokohama. Japan. He was granted
leave of absence by the department
some weeks ago upon representations
that his health demanded change OF
climate, Mr.. Moseley was appointed to
his position Jan. z, 1899, from Alabama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
shot Himself Through the Head.

FoRr WAYNE, Nov. 15.-Frank Alder
man, wealthy real estate man and capl-
talist, shot himself in the head with
revolver this morning, dying instantly.
He walked into a hardware st0re, ptlr-
chased revolver, loaded it and then
sent a bullet into his brain. He is
thought to have been insane.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

DALLAS, Nov. 15-B. f. Borden and
Fred Scroggins met in the public road
near Lufkin yesterday afternoon and
each began shooting with a pistol. Bor
den was killed and Scroggins badly
wounded. An old feud was the cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Free From Plague.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Surgeon Gen
eral Wyman of the marine hospital ser
vice today received the following cable
gram from Surgeon Thomas at Glas
cow: "port declared free from plague
Nov ID
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Charged with Embezzlement,

LONDON, Nov. 15.-Edwin Barnes, a
clerk, was remanded in the Bow street
police court today on the charge of en-
bezzling 81, 489 belonging to the New
York Life Insurance company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
To ExDlore Central Asia

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 15.-An inter.
national association for the furtherance
of the exploration of Central Asia is be-
ing formed. The principal seat will be
at st. Petersburg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Censorship Removed.

MANILA, Nov. 15.-The censorship
was removed today General Macarthur,
however, has issued directions to the
cable companies ordering them to furn.
ish him with copy OF all press dis'
patches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Anoleton Plant DESTROYED.

GENEVA, Ills, Nov. 15.-Fire totally
destroyed the plant of the Appleton
Manufacturing company in this city.
Loss, $250,O0O The company manufec-
tured farming machinery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Old Omcers Re- EIected.

DETROIT, Nov. 15.-The Society OF
the Army of the Tennessee today re-
elected their old officers and de-
ided to hold the next reunion at In
ianapolis
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Bountv on Exported Wire.

BERLIN, Nov. 15.-The wire syndicate
has voted to give bounty of 20 marks
q ton ON exported wire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

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 q, 25 gallon ups
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attenticn. Special Inducements of
fereds
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
NO. 179.

The best material only is what we in
sist on in buying our shoes. This
guarantee comes to rs from the manu-
facturer and we pass it along to our
customers. Our shoes fit well, and
wear as well as they fit. We carry all
the newest styles IN footwear for man,
woman and child. Most merchants
are just out of what you are looking
for at this season of the year. We
always have all kinds in all sizes. We
never allow any particular line to get
low. That's why there is no chance for
disappointment.
Sc6zGn1per'f Shoe Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
For Sale.

I desire to sell my meat market. sit
mated on Forsyth street, opposite j. r.
Hudson's Drugstore, including fix
lures and building. Will sell cheap
for cash. Possession given Jan. 1st. r.
N. Allen, or w. W. Dykes Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Hore is Littleness of Price and
~
Bigness Of Value for You.

In order 10 make this the biggest and best No
romber in the history of our business we have
Given HIGH PRICES VACATION the remainder of
This mouth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16

We ship on approval In plain, sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive 1t and test it, If 1t is not satisfac-
Tory return it at our expense and we will re.
turn your $3.50. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old Eight bottles for Sc So,
express prepaid; IL bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid $780,
gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50 NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whistles in the market, and
WILL save YOU 50 ner cent. on YOnr pnrChases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-16
Good Farm For Sale.

I offer for sale 100 or $50 acres good
farm land inst outside city limits. Lies
lave,. clay foundation, has fine spring
water and plenty timber. A very de-
sirable place. See me, or address me at
g. H. SEIG.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-04
PULP WOOD FROM LAKE REGION
Large Quantities Of Pulp Wood Will Be
1 /, 81 Cut in Northern Minnesota 10 Be
IN \ Shipped East. .; +; 4:.* .S5

e
"A Duluth special says: There are
being cut this winter in the region
about the head OF the lake, aside from
the wood for the Northwest r,ill at 4
Cloquet, and aside from what is cut
on the north shore for direct eastern
shipment, about $4,000 cords Of
spruce. OF this Colvin & Robb are
cutting $4,000 cords for Erie, the w
B.. Boyce Paper Mills company has
just closed contracts for 5000 cords
for their mill on the Illinois and Mis-
sissippi canal, and the balance is in
smaller lots. About $l.25 IL the gem
eral rate Of pay for shippers ofspruce,
and the price Of stumpage has risen
materially OF late. Some II, 600 cords
will be cut near the Nepfgon river,
for shipment direct to mill in the
eastern United States, and some.
more along the north shore 81 Lake
Superior. Near the east end Of the
lake the Sault Ste. Marie Pulp and
Paper company will cut during 1901
not less than q, 900 cords OF wood,
and possibly more. :: AS y. ,2