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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
CHARGES AGAINST MOVES
Senator Carter Introduces a ResOlu.
ton For an Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11-Soon after
the senate convened today bill extend
ing to homestead settlers on the Chip
pewa Indian reservation in Minnesota
the right to commute their entries was
reported by Mr.. Nelson of Minnesota.
After half hours discussion it was
recommltted to the committee.
In the senate today Mr.. Carter of
Montana introduced resolution call
ing upon the judiciary committee to in
vestigate and report to the senate the
facts in the matter of charges against
Judge Noyes of Alaska.
The resolution is more comprehensive
than that presented by Mr.. Brick of
Indiana in the house and covers all the
allegations previous to the appointment
of Judge Noyes. 1t is referred to the
judiciary committee.
The senate at 1915 O'Clock went into
executive session for the further consid.
eratien of the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
PnIitzer to Return.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1.-THE White Star
liner Teutonic, scheduled to leave for
New York Wednesday next from this
port, will take among her passengers
Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New
York World, A Q. Harmsworth, propri-
etor of the London Daily Mail, and Mrs.
HarnSWOrth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. z. = The
statement is made that the Sioss-Shef
field Steel and Iron company will begin
preparations during the coming year to
Manufacture steel and steel rains This
statement emanated from President g.
o. Hopkins, who has returned from the
Quarterly meeting of the directors of the
,ompany recently held in New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
INDIVIDUAL PENSION DAY
Mr.. BromwelI Speaks In Favor of the
Pending Measure.

Pending Measure.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-This was in
dividual pension day in the house.
The speaker first recognized Mr..
Bromwen of Ohio, who moved to sus-
pend the rules and pass the bill reported
by the civil service commission to give
preference to honorably discharged sol
diers IN the executive departments Of
the government.
It provided that honorably discharged
soldiers Of the civil war and after them
honorably discharged soldiers of the
Spanish war and the war in the Philip
pines be gwen preference both in zap
pointment to office and retention therein
and that loss of limbs or other physical
impairment which does not incapacitate
shall not disqualify them.
After an interesting debate the bill
was defeated, 81 to 100.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

TALLADEGA, Ala, Dec. 17.-Society is
Just recovering from the shock it sus-
tanned by the nonarrival Of the Duke
and Duchess of Manchester, who We're
scheduled to be i'll this city last Wednes-
day. Eugene Zimmerman, father of
the duchess, has had his household eff
feots removed to Cincinnati, which is
taken to mean that he will not hereafter
maintain residence here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
No satisfactory Reason Given.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II Such reports
as the state department has had from
Mr.. Conger up to the present tail to de-
velop satisfactory reason for the in
sistance of the British government on
amending the Peking agreement on the
one hand or for the hesitation of the
foreign ministers to sign the agreement
on the other hand
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
New bishops Appofnted.

ROME, Dec. 17.-At the secret consis-
tory held today the pope appointed a
number Of bishops, including Mgr.
Keane, formerly rector of the Catholic
university at Washington, to the do
cese of Dubuque.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Negro child Burned to Death.

SHELBY, N. c., Dec. IA negro
woman left her 3-year-old child asleep
and went out to work. Returning later
she found the child lying in the yard
dead. 1t had awakened during her alb
sence and while playing in the fire with
a broom its clothes became ignited. 1t
ran into the yard. where it died.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Germany and Russia Responsible.

ROME, Dec. 17,-Cardinal Vaughan
has issued a pastoral letter declaring
that the political encroachments of Eu-
ropean powers, especially Germany and
Russia, are largely responsible for the
ter is supposed to be inspired by the vat
lean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
DEATH OF CADET o. /. Booz
Board of Inquiry Begins the Taking
of Testimony.

Board of Inquiry Begins the Taxing
of Testimony.
BRISTOL, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE military
board Of Inquiry appointed by the score
tary of war to inves hgate charges mace
by relatives and friends OF oscar L.
Rooz. the former West Point cadet who
died Dec, 10 at his home here as the re-
suIt of hazlno nv cskdets at the academy
two wears ago. beegan taking testimony
here today.
The ent44 Booz famr1,yr.ZZS was presen1'
the first witness called being ~ s-rr Booz'
who was invited to tell all he k1eSsSsi
Mr.. Booz stated that Oscar entered the
academy on June 10, 1893. Soon after
letters were received from him stating
that he had been hazed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
RoBsON,s NARROW EscAPE
Bullet Fired Into a Train Strikes
Close to Him.

DANvILLE, KY, Dec. H. - James
Stout, one of the richest young men in
this part of Kentucky, is in Jail here
charged with shooting into passenger
trains on the Queen and Crescent rail
road between here and junction City.
Stout, who has been acting queerly for
several days, stationed himself on hill
2 miles from town Saturday and blazed
away at several trains with a big re-
volver.
One train which passed carried Stuart
Robson, the actor, and his company.
Two bullets crashed through the win
dow Of the smoking compartment where
Robson was seated and narrowly missed
him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Several Gases Advanced.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-Chief Justice
Fuller today advanced number of
cases involving the relation between the
United States and Porto Rico so as to be
heard with the DeLima case, in which
this nnestiOn is at issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Devastated by Locusts.

LIMA, Peru, Dec. l7-Locusts are de-
vastating the department of Ayacucho,
which includes several fertile valleys.
The department has a large population
and the losses due to the pests have been
enormous. 1t is probable that public
subscriptions Will be asked to aid the
farmers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
MarIaid and Murdered.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec l7.-Clark
Stafford, a negro, was assassinated late
Saturday night while returning home
from the city. His body was found
about miles from here on the Mobile
road with two bullet holes In the back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Kos ANaEHFs, Dec. l7.-Frank Chance,
thc(eegcher OF the Chicago baseball club,
ana at present playing in the Southern
California State league, is IN preoari-
Gus condition resulting from oelng nit
on Slle head by pitched ball.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
ORGANIZATION Perfected.

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Dec. 1.-THE Bruins
wick and Birmingham Railroad COM
pany has been organized with E. @.
Machen president.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Death of David Nichols.

BOULDER, Colo, Dec. 17.--David H.
Nichols, lieutenant governor of Colora-
do from 1898 to 1895, is dead at his home
near this city He was a veteran of the
Mexican war He had resided in Colo
RADIO since 1889
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

The above are only a 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 s125 gallon ups
wards.
We make a speciality Of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special Inducements Of
fereds
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
G0ulUs cIIe Answer.

New YORK, Dec. 17.-An answer was
made today in the suit of Anton J. Dit
mar against George J. Gould, Edwin
Gould, Howard Gould and Helen M.
Gould, as trustees and under the last
will and testament Of the late Jay
Gould. to restrain them from continu-
ing to pay the Countess and Count Boni
de Castellane the income of the countess
from the estate of Jay Gould.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

A shoe that doesn't fitis unfit to wear.
1t may be ever so stylish built along
the latest lines-snd yet bind and pinch
and cause you agony.
! We are experienced in the art of 1T
ting feet. Our shoes are lacking In
none of the three qualities which all
good shoes should haYe- comfort,
durability and style.
EAll the new fall lines are ready.
SCbLImperf Shoe Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
"AlI The World a Lover Loves"

Is trusm as old as love itself and all lovers of the
beautiful and artistic in HOLIDAY GOODS can please
their loved ones by selecting presents from superb
Never before have we carried such magnificent line Of
Christmas goods the fasdOus get what they
want here La Toilet Sets, CutG goods, Shaving Sets
Portfolios Leather Goods Manicure Sets, File Vases,
Our line excels all Others Buy HI NJ handsome Meer-
schaum Pipe in the smote of which be coDjure up
visions of his angel." Buy HER that superb Toilet Set
and your case is won. At all events go to
J. X. HUDSON'S For Christmas Goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
$3.50, F PFRRzSS

We ship on approval in plain, sealed boxes,
with n marks to indicate contents. When
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 $780,
express prepaid II bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; 1 gallon Jug, express prepaid, 81 90;
2 gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50. No
charges for boxing.
We handle ali the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whistles in the market, and
viii save YOU so per cent on Your purchases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Removal.

I have removed my law Office from
the Wheatley building to the Council
Bank Building, second floor, Room
No. 10. w. w. DYKES, Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Alter eighteen years Of close confinement
in the Dry Goods business, | have decid-
ed to make change. My entire line of
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
NlLl,1D IN A WRECK.


A cctdent OF tila Northern acific Causes
the Death Of even eopla.
ST, PAUL, Oct 3J--Train No. of
the Northern Pacific was wrecked near
Big Timber, Mon, Seven passengers
were killed, seven badly injured and IL
dozen others slightly hurt. The train
was running at a high rate of speed
and four of the cars We're overturned.
The following is list of those killed:
w Q. Reitenrath, Billings; Edward
Eastman, Raymond, 5. D.; DIR. Lester
Peudleton, Mount Hope, Wis; Dr. @.
c. Harthorne. Billings; Miss M. T.
Tracy, Bozeman and two unknown
women.
AS soon as the news reached divi.
sional headquarters a special train was
ordered to proceed to the spot from
Livingston, n miles distant,
According to advices received by J.
W, Kendrick, second vice president of
the company, the train was com 7ed
Of IA cars, At the time of the accent
1t was travelling at the rate of 40 to 43
miles per hour, The track had been
newly laid and newly ballasted; the
switch was Of steel and had been put III
i'll April last. The engine and three
cars passed over it safely, aud also the
front trucks of the fourth, passenger
car, The rear trucks, however, did not
pass over, and it and the next three
cars We're derailed and overturned, 1t
was in the first car that most of the
casualties occurred.
The broken switch rod, when exam.
ined, showed no indications of flaw,
having apparently been broken off
clean near the point of juncture with
the rail.
This is the first accident of so serious
a character that the Northern Pacific
has sustained in seven yoars.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
CARACAS BADLY SHAKEN.

Severe Earthquake Visits tho Capital of
Venezuela.
CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 31.-At
4:l6 a. m. Caracas was visited by Sc.
we're earthquake. Fifteen persons were
killed and many others injured.
Great damage was done to buildings,
including the Pantheon and the
churches.
The United States legation was badly
damaged, but all the occupants escaped
unhurt.
President Castro, who leaped from a
balcony on the second floor of the gov.
ernment house, had one of his legs
broken.
Mr.. William Henry Doveton Hag.
gard had narrow escape, the second
floor of the British legation having
fallen upon him and buried him in the
debris.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
LARGE INCREASE
Population of tie United States Is
Announced at 1926, ,22O.
A GAIN OF OVER q PER CENT
0 ficial Table Giving Ia, Popaiatioa Of
the Different States aad the Changes
Btocght Ab1ut ia len Years.

" AsuISGT0E, Oct 3l-The official
announcement OF the total population
OF yhe United States for 1909 is
16, 50, 220, Of which 1924 001 are con.
tanned III the 46 states. representing
approximately the population to be used
for apporlonment purposes. There is
total of 81, 5S Indians not taxed.
The tota! population IN 1890, with
which the aggregate population of the
present census should be compared. was
63, Oq9, 1856. Taking the 1890 population
es q basis, there has been gain in pop.
ulatlon Of l3. 225, AGA during the past &c
years representing an increase OF
-ca-ly 2 Per cent.
Following is the official announce.
ment of the population Of the United
States in 1900 by states In the figures
the first column represents the census
for 1900 and the second for 1890:
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
historical Society of Montao.

III EXPANSION is in future the pol
- icy Of our country, and only
towards fear and oppose it."-Presiden.
James Buchanan in 1861.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
LEST VIZ FORGET
Time for Political House Cleaning
Is Drawing Near.
IT Is THE PEOPLES FIGHT
The Honor of :he State Is at Stals.
Don't Perpetoaie System Of Corruption.
Clean the Brihers Our at Once,
IT IS THE PEOPLES FIGHT

While democratic quarrels do not con-
Germ republicans as long as they remain
in their party, the moment corruption is
exposed and an attempt is made to foist
the corruptor upon the people, it be-
comes the duty not only of the republi-
cans, but of all good citizens who have
the interest Of the state at heart, TO
thwart the attempt-it becomes the peo-
pies tight Greater than any man,
greater than any mans ambition, greater
than any mans offeuses, greater than
any mans vices or grievances or revenges.
greater than any party's desire for office,
is the question of Montanas prosperity
the employment of it's people, the Sc
curl Y OF its property. the encourage
ment Of it's development, The redemption
9f its good name The election of a dem
ocrat!c legislature two years ago marked
the beginning of the greatest scandal
ever known in Montana, Looking back
ward ut the records of democracy in Mon
tana We are forced to pause. 1t IS diff
cult to realize, to comprehend, to believe
That it could be true, that it could have
been possible to establish such record
"a record that smells to heaven in SO
brief period as two months. But the
record was established; it constitutes a
part of our history, however black the
page which democracy has written
Must it be repeated? The democratic
party in Montana stands divided in the
factions. In it's platform one faction as
sumes to point with pride" to the rec
ord of bribery of It's leaders-its glory in
the states disgrace. The platform of the
other faction points to an attempt that
is being made to further disgrace society
and to barter the states honor in the
market place. Each OF the factions con-
demns the other and charges it with eve.
ry thing that is corrupt. The substance
OF it is, that neither faction of the demo-
cratic party is worthy of trust. Together
they have almost ruined Montana and
would now complete the work. Now is
the time to throw them both out. If dem
ocrats control the next legislas asure as
they did the last they will repeat the in
fanny of former days; they will submit
their constituents to new reproach and
put the state to further open shame.
Let every republican be aroused to the
Importance of supporting the legislative
ticket; let every democrat who places
honesty and integrity above sordid and
grasping ambition, vote to wipe out the
disgrace. Consider for a moment the
merits of the democratic and fusion
legislative tickets IN Granite county,
All the candidates for the legislature on
these tickets may be good men and good
citizens, but some are against corpora
tions-they are biased and prejudiced in
a certain direction and could not consis--
entity legislate with fairness and equity
to all concerned. Some are on the side
of the corporations, and consequently in
a similar position They would repre-
sent the corporate interests while other
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
NOT AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Decision Regarding . Porto Ricnn Whs
Desired to Vote.

Decision Regarding = Porto Rican WIS
Desired ia Vote.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-The application
of Frank Jua ritz. Porto Rican, for q
peremptory writ of mandamus direct
ing the board of registry to register
him as voter on the ground that he
became an American citizen by virtue
Of the cession of Porto Rico by Spain
to the United States, has been denied
by Justice Freedman in the supreme
court. Justice Freedman, in his opin-
ion, says that Juartz was not born in
the United States and has not been
naturalized. He adds that the United
States taking over the island of Porto
Rico did not make the inhabitants of
tn, territory citizens of the United
States
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
Reason Enough.

A prominent member of the Glass
Workers Union sizes up the politico-
business situation thus:
To put the matter in nutshell.
Under the democratic administration
and the Wilson bill we we're docked Is
per cent in our wages and had employ
ment for only about three months in the
year Under Mckinley S administration
and the Dingley bill our wages have
been raised Is per cent and we have en-
ployment ten months IN the year. That
is the reason why the glass men are
going to vote for Mckinley.
Against such an argument as that the
old woman's talk about Imperialism
doesn't count for much.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
OPPOSE THE SCHEME.
venezueians Object to Germany Leasing
an Island.

venezuelans Object to Germany Leasing
an Island.
PORT AU SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct. 3D.
The rumor that Germany desires to
lease from Venezuela Margarita island
for coaling station created consterna.
tion among Venezuelans here. 1t is
also attracting the attention of the
mercantile. community.
The Venezuelans openly declare that
the grant of such lease would cause a
revolution. in Venezuela. The mer.
camille community believes that the
United States cannot look with indif.
ference on the establishment of a new
power in the Caribbean sea.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
COMING HOME SOON,
War Department Discourages the Send
ing of Presents to the Philippines.

War Department Discourages the Send
ing of Presents to the Philippines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81. Although the
quartermaster's department Of the
army will forward all Christmas pack.
ages intended for soldiers in the Phil.
ippines it is not encouraging such ship
ments for the reason that, unless the
law is changed, large majority of the
troops in that country would be on
their way home by the Christmas holi.
days or soon thereafter. These Christ.
mas packages are sent free of charge.
Persons intending to take advantage Of
this privilege will have to start their
packages at once, as it will take at
least five or six weeks to distribute
them to various points where troops are
stationed in the Philippines.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
PRICE: $500 a YEAR.

arrived from Nome with $50 passengers
and $1,000, 600 in gold dust. She was
delayed by storms preventing her dis.
charging and loading cargo and hinder.
ing her on her way down. She left
Nome Oct d. All on board are well.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
Bryan Fearless, Is Heo

"Mr. Bryan" says a democratic organ,
frankly and fearlessly discusses all
matters Of political interest Does he,
indeed? When and where did he discuss
either frankly or fearlessly the disfran-
chisement of colored voters in the south
ern states? When and where did he
explain how the Filipinos could be given
::'stable government" whether they de-
sired it or not, without violating his
theory of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence? When and where has he frankly
and fearlessly discussed his campaign
predictions Of fol. years ago?
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02
Car Will Cali Conference.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-"It is reported
here, )" says the ST. Petersburg CORE.
spondent of The Daily Express, that
Emperor Nicholas viii propose a con.
ference with a view Of setting the
Chinese question. -
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02

George ORouk, who has been with
his wife in the Sisters Hospital at Mis-
soula, returned last Tuesday. He states
that his wife is out Of danger.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-02

Has S1.ooO,0OO on Board.
SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 31.-The long
overdue steamer, Robert Dollar, has
The Republican journal., 1900-09-06
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow of
the brave General Burnham of Machias,
Me-, when the doctors said she would die
Mrs. S. Il. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night, but she begged for DR.. Kings
New Discovery, which had more than once
saved her life, and cured her of Consump-
ton. After taking, she slept all night.
Further use entirely cured her." This mar
vel0us medicine is guaranteed to cure all
Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases. Only
SOC. and $1.OO Trial bottle free at r. II.
M0Ody's drug store
The Republican journal., 1900-09-06
Stood Death Off.

f. B. Munday, a lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex, once fooled grave-digger. He says
.'Nly brother was very low with malarial
Electric Bftters, and he was soon much bet
ter, but continued their use until he was
wholly cured. l am sure Electric Bitters
saved his life This remedy expels mala-
ria, kills disease germs and purties the
blood; aids digestion, regulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, cures constipation, dys-
pepsia, nervous diseases, kidney troubles,
female COMPLAINTS gives perfect health.
Only SOC. at R. II. Mo0dy's drug store.
The Republican journal., 1900-09-06
Waldo County Fairs.

Waldo County, at Belfast, Sept. 1919,
B. H. Conant, Belfast, secretary.
Waldo and Penobscot, at Monroe,
Sept. II, -, 10, F. H. Bowden, Monroe,
secretary.
North Waldo, at Unity, E. B. Hunt,
Unity, secretary.
West Waldo, at Liberty, w. H. Moody,
Liberty, secretary.