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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
cUT OF FRoM THE WORLD.
Telegraph and Telephone Wires Down.
Trains Delayed.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 26.-Rain, which
continued all day Sunday, turned into
sleet and hail about midnight, and to-
ward morning into heavy, wet snow.
Very heavy winds prevailed during a
part of the time and as result wires of
all sorts were generally demoralized this
morning.
Columbus was nearly cut off from the
world, the Western Union having 100
wires down, and the Postal being pro.
portionately crippled. The telephone
companies had trouble both east and
west, though the greater amount was
with the eastern wires. The long dis
lance telephone wires were working
east, but were in trouble west.
Locally there were probably 200 tele-
phone wires down. Street cars were in
terfered with and through trains were
from one to three hours or more late.
Newspaper and mail trains were in
every case delayed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Neuroes Organize a Bank.

DURHAM, N. c., Nov. 26.-The COM
pany to back the Dime Savings bank, Of
which a charter viii be asked at the
next meeting of the general assembly.
has been organized and it is composed
entirely of negroes. The movement was
first put on foot by James E. Shepherd,
Ia well known negro, who held position
lin the United States employ under tne
spresent administration. The bank WI
Start off with paid up capital OF $o,OOV
and probably as much as $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
KILLED by Dynamite Explosion.

AsHEvIILE, N. c., Nov. 26.-N. H.
Ingle, convict guard, was killed by an
explosion of dynamite near the county
stone quarry, just across the French
Broad river from Asheville and A. j.
Rogers injured The convict, whose
duty it was to work the bellows in the
blacksmith shop, had deposited charge
of dynamite in the shop, to be placed in
the drill holes in the quarry when they
should be ready 1t is supposed that
spark from the anvil ignited the dyna'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
GREAT INTEREST AROUSED
George Maxwell Talks of the National
Irrigation Congress.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-The delegates
the ninth annual convention of the ir
cation national congress, which clio
here Saturday, unanimously decla
that greater interest in irrigation of -
barren lands of the United States hi
been aroused by this convention tina!
by any previously held.
1--WE believe that the Chicago conven-
ton of the national irrigation congress
has accomplished a great object" said
George H. Maxwell, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee. sit has placed be-
fore the people of the whole United
States the Importance of the problem of
national irrigation. SO much good
would result from the carrying out of
the policy by the national government
and result in so many different ways,
that people who have no interest in irri-
cation itself are being attracted to the
idea "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Scbun1perf Shoe Co,
NOVEMBER CORN so CENTS
George Phillips Has the Market Well
In Hand.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-During the fore
noon today November corn, the local
visible supply of which has been COR
nered by George H. Phillips, sold twice
at 80 cents. Mr.. Phillips having been
sustained by the board committee III re-
jecting for contract grade new corn
which had gone through a drying pro-
cess, and encouraged by the small re-
ceipts of corn of grade which may be
delivered on contracts, was quoted To-
day as asserting his entire confidence
that he controls the market.
The market opened cent higher than
the close Saturday, the first bid being
Dc cents per bushel. This bid was made
by Mr.. Phillips and within an hour and
half the price went to 80 cents. At
this figure the young speculator made
two sales aggregating 100000 bushels.
The price bid following the first sale at
30 cents was 49,, but as no corn was
forthcoming the next bid was at the top
figure. A little later Mr.. Phillips let
out small line at As cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
ALABAMA WANTS AN EXHIBIT
Steps Taken Looking to Good Dis
play at Buffalo.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 26.-At a
joint meeting of the Alabama commits
sioners of the Pan-American exposition
and the Commercial club, the question
of an Alabama appropriation for an ex-
hibit at Buffalo was discussed and a
committee appointed to draft bill ask
ing the legislature to appropriate $25, 900
and 500 from each county in the state
to have Alabama properly represented
at the exposition.
The sentiment of the meeting was
heartily in favor of the movement, and
a committee will be sent to Montgomery
to present the measure to the legislature
and urge it to take action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
ORIENTAL UNION FORMED
Chinese and Japanese students In Cal
ifornia OaganiZe.

Chinese and Japanese students In Cal
ifornia OaganiZe.
BERKELEY, Cal, Nov. 26.-The ma
tive Japanese and Chinese students OF
the University of California have formed
an organization which they expect to
extend among the colleges of the United
States to include, as far as possible, all
the intellectual people of their respec.
tive races in this country.
The organization is called the Oriental
union. 1t has been formed upon the di'
rection of Professor John Fayer Of the
chair of Oriental languages in the uni.
versity, and of Yoshi Okla, the Japanese
consul at San Francisco.
The objects are to promote social in
tercourse and intellectual culture among
its members and to foster an accurate
knowledge of OrientaI affairs and a mu.
tual good understanding between Orien.
tails and Occidentals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
ALL TRAINS ARE TIED UP
Railroad Traffic to Paducah Blocked
by the I IOOds.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 26.-Owing to the
floods along the line no northbound
trains have reached Paducah, KY, on
the Nashville and Chattanooga road
since Friday night and since Saturday
morning all trains have been turned
back at Paris, Tenn. The water is high
est in the Clark river bottom at Murray
Ky, and north of that point.
The Illinois Central southbonud train
due here this morning was three hours
late, being delayed by water over the
track at several points. The flood is now
abating and trains will probably be run
ming on schedule time tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Somalis In Rebellion.

ZANZIBAR, Nov. 26.-The Somalis have
risen in Jubaland, province of British
East Africa. About 1000 we'll armed
men are on the warpath. Sub Commits
sioner Jenner, who has been on tour
inland with small force, is said to have
been attacked. His position is grave.
1t is doubtful whether he will be able
to return safely to the seaport, Kismain.
Reinforcements from Mombasa have
been sent to Kismain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
SEARCHING FOR THE NEGRO
Posse In Pursuit of the WOuld-Be
Ravisher of Miss Lummus.

MCDoNoUGH, Ga, Nov 26.-Near Lo-
Gust Grove, miles south of here, Miss
Edith Lummus was the victim of an at
tempted assault. While she was driv-
ing home and when she had gotten
about mile from Locust Grove a negro
sprang from behind house on the road
side and jumped upon the back of the
buggy. He threw his arms around the
girl, but Miss Lummus screamed and
the negro then jumped from the buggy
and fed.
She gave the alarm and in a short
while the citizens of Locust Grove were
searching for the negro. They tracked
him about a mile and lost the trail, but
they are still securing the woods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
War ON the Blind Tigers.

DUBLIN, Ga, Nov. ga committee
composed of about 25 of the leading cit
liens of this city visited several "blind
tiger" establishments that have been
operating in the suburbs of Dublin. AT
least 10 "blind tigers" were located in a
few yards of the corporate limits Of the
city. Beer and whisky were bought
from each place and state cases will be
made against the proprietors. If the
law fails to handle the offenders it is the
intention of the leaders in the prohibi.
ton movement to break up the "blind
tigers" at any cost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Great Damage by the Storm.

LoRAIN, O., Nov. 26-Thousands of
dollars damage has been done by the
storm on Lake Erie, which began last
night and is still raging. Waves 20 feet
high are coming to the shore. The
schooner st. Lawrence. which went
ashore a few days ago, has been broken
into pieces. The east government pier
is going and the harbor is in danger of
destruction. Over 1000 feet of the east
pier is gone and the west pier is also
threatened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
weaber Made to Leave Town.

COCHRAN, Ca. Nov. 2G. w. L..
Weaber, registering from Atlanta, Sc.
cured town license and opened pocket
knife gallery. He was arrested on a
state warrant sworn out by Revs. @. M.
Ledbetter and j. H. Carpenter. Method
ist and and Baptist ministers, on the
charge of gambling. By paying up all
costs and discontinu1ng business he was
released and allowed to go. The ma
jority of Cochranites are opposed to any
thing that borders on gambling and pub
lie opinion is with the ministers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
VIII Ascend Mount Baker.

VANCOUVER, B. O., Nov. 26.-Edward
Whympert, the famous mountain
climber of the Royal Geographical So
ciety of London, has arrived here. He
proposes to ascend all the notable noun
tain peaks on the Pacific coast not al
ready climbed, among them Mount
Baker and the Lions of Vancouver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
HOLDING FOR HIGHER PRICES
About 10, 900 Bales Stored In Column
bus Warehouses.


COLUMBUS, Ca, Nov. 26.-There are
$4,000 bales of cotton in the warehouses
Of Columbus. and investigation shows
that over 70 per cent of this cotton is the
property Of farmers, and is being held
for 10 cents, and in some cases Il and IL
cents. Some farmers around Columbus
are confident that cotton will go to 121a
cents before another crop is made, and
they are waiting for it to reach that
figure.
There is one warehouse here which
has saleable stock of several thousand
bales, every bale Of which belongs to
farmers.
An unusually large amount of small
grain has been planted IN this section.
A canvass among the wholesalers 81 ,ws
that the sales of wheat, oats, rye, h5tc.,
has been unusually large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Alleged Attempted Bribery

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 26.-J. E. Glib.
son, a contractor from Logansport, Ind.
has been arrested on the charge of at.
tempting to bride Governor Longino and
secure his assistance in getting the con.
tract for the new 100000 capitol
building The arrest was made at the
instance of General Longino
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Spectators Are Responsible.

LONDON, Nov. 26.-Since the czar's
sickness has apparently assumed seri-
Gus turn it has been the daily practice
of brokers in Paris, London and else
where to announce his majesty's death,
hence, probably, the reports Of the czar's
death which have reached New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
FIVE PERISH IN The
TENNESSEE FLOODS
Mother and Three Children
Drowned at Dyersburg.
COMMUNICATION SEVERED

Columbus Cut Off From the Outside
World by Severe Wind, Rain, Sleet
and Snowstorm-Nashvi and Chat
tanOoga Trains Blocked.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov. 2d.-A tornado
struck the village of Sloan, near Union
Point, last night. Considerable DAM
age was done to property, but there was
no loss of life.
j. B. bolivar, large farmer and
stock raiser. had his house and barn
blown down and many head of stock
killed. The contents of the barn were
ruined.
The schoolhouse in the village was
blown down.
MEMPHIS. Nov. 2I.-Meager accounts
of casualties by food are coming in
from West Tennessee. A few miles
north of Dyersburg a woman and two
children in buggy were thrown into
deep back water and drowned.
At the south fork of the Forked Deer
river a negro track hand of the Illinois
Central was drowned. A mail carrier
was drowned in Caney creek, near
Glymph, Lauderdale county, by the up
setting of his buggy as he was attempt
ing to ford the stream.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Insulted - Police OfficiaIs.

NEW York, Nov sS.zMayor Van
Wyck received a letter from Bishop
Potter today saying that the statements
made by Revs. Paddock and George re.
garding insulting language used to them
by certain police officials would be
sworn to and forwarded to the mayor.
These statements were requested by the
police board several days ago, presuma.
bly, for use in connection with the trials
of Inspector Cross and Captain Herlihy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Indian Suspects Arrested.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Nov. 26.-Antonio
Carpinters and Manuel Dublo, Cocopa
Indians, have been arrested in Lower
California on suspicion of being con-
cerned in the murder of Acuna, Sotello
and Maretti, three Mexicans, who set
out to pursue Indian cattle thieves and
were themselves murdered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
WAY CONDEMN RIGHT or WAY
Postal Telegraph Company Gets Yer.
dict Over the Plant System.


dict Over the Plant System.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 26.-Judge Falligant
of the superior court has ruled that the
Postal Telegraph and Gable company
has the right to condemn the right Of
way of the Plant systein in certain
counties in South Georgia for the pur.
pose of erecting poles upon which to
string it's wires
Some time ago the Postal company
sought to condemn the Plant systems
right of way between Thomasville and
Albany and between Thomasville and
Valdosta for the purpose of putting up
it's wires.
The railway company claimed that
such action would greatly damage it,
and filed petition for injunction before
Judge Falligant. The court granted q
temporary restraining order, which,
after a hearing, has been dissolved.
Charles F.. Prendergast has been
named as assessor by the Postal COM
pany, but so far the Plant syotem hal
not DESIGNATED iEs representative.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
SEVERE FIGHT WITH BOXERS

German Flag Raised Over the Great
Wall Nov. 20.
BERLIN, Nov. ga dispatch received
here from Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee, dated Nov. "a, says Colonel
Mneclenfelse's expedition has hoisted
the German flag over the great wall,
which was reached Nov. % by way of
Hey-Ling- Cheng after difficult noun
tain march.
The dispatch adds that the French
have had a severe fight with Boxers 80
kilometres south of Pao- rng-Fu.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
TRIED TO SEIZE eRATTEN.
Norwegian Steamer Has a Thrilling
Experience In South America.

Experience In South America.
MOBILE, Nov. 26.-The officers and
crew of the Norwegian fruit steamship
Bratten, just arrived at Mobile from
Santa Marta, in the Central American
republic of Colombia, had thrilling
story to tell of their experiences with
the revolutionists.
The steamer put into that port Nov.
10, intending to bring a cargo Of fruit
away. The revolutionists attempted
more than once to seize the Bratten,
and her officers and crew were several
times in danger of being shot. The
steamer was ordered to stand out in the
stream, out of range of the guns that
lined the wharves and streets of Santa
Marta. Before this order could be
obeyed the ship was placed under guard
by body of armed soldiers. She re-
turned to Mobile without cargo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
LiverpooI Wheat Imports.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 26-The imports Of
wheat into Liverpool last week were
SO, 900 quarters from Atlantic ports, none
from Pacific ports. and $4,000 from
other ports. The imports of American
corn from Atlantic ports last week were
SO 400 Quarters
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
xiv AGREEMENT REACHED
Will Not BE Approved Until Materi.
ally Amended.

WASHINGTON, Nov 26.-The state de.
partment has been informed of the
agreement or understanding, or prelim.
mary treaty lit is not possible now to
learn in just what form the matter
stands), reached by the foreign minis
tiers at Peking, but it is not regarded as
expedient to give out for publication at
this time any detailed information re-
garding it.
It may be stated, however, thet the
arrangement stands very poor chance
of receiving the sanction of all the pow
ers. unless some material amendments
are permitted. 1t is not known what
the Objectionable features are.
wilson Slightly Improved.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-After con-
sultation of physicians this morning II
was announced that the condition OF
Commissioner Wilson of the internal
revenue bureau showed slight I'm
proyement
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
WALKING SHOES

are not for the ball room. They are
for outdoor use, and are specially
made to resist hard usage, and stand
off all kinds of weather. A comfort
able and sensible shoe for those who
do great deal of walking. We have
them IN many shapes and all sizes.
These shoes fit your feet-their price
will fit your pocketbook. We have
them in boys sizes just the thing for
school wear. We have other shoes,
too.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
BILL TO REDUCE THE TAXES
1t VIII Also Kill the Atlanta Depot
and Other Measures.

ATLANTA, Nov. 26.-A bill was offered
in the house of representatives this
morning to take the $432, 900 now in the
state treasury and apply it toward pay.
ing the expenses of the state for the en-
suing year, the tax rate to be reduced
accordingly.
This bill will kill the Atlanta depot
bill, the school appropriation and mum
Der of others.
This was the only measure of any i'm
portance that was taken up in the house
this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
$3.50, P PRE- PAID

We ship on approval in plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive it and test it, If 1T is not sat1sfac
tory, return it at our expense and we will re
turn your $3.50 We guarantee this brand tC
be eight years old Eight bottles Tor 10 o.
express prepaid; IL bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid gallon jug, express prepaid, SO. 90;
2 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 Won so ner cent. on YOur purchaseS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
ere is LittIeness of Price and
--ez-zzzz EzzzzszzEzzzzEERs
Bigness of Value for You,

In order to make this the biggest and best No
rembe~ in The history of our business, we have
Given HIGH PRICES VACATION the remainder of
+t,s 77.,r h.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27

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 s1,S5 gallon up@
wards
We make a speciality of the jug trade and
| all orders by mail or telegraph Will nave our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
fered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Two Deaths In the Storm.

AKRON, O., Nov. 26.-Two people
were killed during the storm here this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-27
Hov IS Ohe 0lme
% Purchase a SraphophOne
At THE COUNTRY HOME

Graphophones are particularly adapted
to out-of-dcor use, and are, therefore,
specially available for lawn parties and
all out door gatherings at the summer
home. When the atmosphere is sitting
indoors and the energy is lacking with
which to entertain family and friends,
the Graphophone stands ready and
willing to delight and cheer with Its
melody, story and song. 1t will be the
jolliest member of the jolliest party,
sing rag time coon songs in inlmita6ie
fashion, tell the most clever and side
splitting hay-seed stories, or entertain
with the latest march or familiar oper-
attic selection. A big stock of Graphic
phones and Graphophone records kept
in stock to select from.
We are headquarters for Bicycles and
Bicycle Sundries. Kodaks and KODAK
supplies, Talking Machines and sup
lies.
Reuairs made on Bicycles, Kodaks
and Talking Machines.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-03
A BUSINESS POINTER.

Several Washington merchants are
afraid to invite the trade OF suburban
people for fear it migbS offend some
Il their city customers who don't con-
Gder it ''the proper thing" to be seen
n store with country people. They
want the cash Of country people when
che same can be secured without any
outward sign of a desire TO reach out
Tor it. One of the largest hardware
firms in the city recently refused to
advertise in the columns of the CIT1-
ZEN and gave the following reason;
I'We're not out after suburban bust
ness for the reason that we consider
the trade of the people of Virginia and
Maryland not particularly desirable. "
Gustave Hartig, the hardware man Of
500 and 511 II Street, N. e., is OF q
different opinion. He wants the trade
of country people and he is getting it.
When you deal with him you are deal
Ing with square business man and a
friend. Dec. 10-4t
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-03
RIGHTS OF A FINDER.
his Title IS Good Against All Persons Ex-
oept tho Owner.

THE suit at New Haven Of the Fair
Haven and Westville Railroad Com
pany against Andrew McNerney tore
cover by writ Of replevin the pocket
book OF Arthur II. Dny. which was
found by Mr.. McNerney in one Of the
cars of the company, and which was
decided in favor of the defendant, is
Of much interest. The case was heard
in tho New Haven County Court, be-
fore Judge l.. M. Hubbard, formerly
Secretary Of State.
The loss Of articles Of value in pub.
lie conveyances and their finding is of
common occurrence, but the right of
the finder to the property is not gem
orally understood. An epitome OF
Judge Hubbard's charge upon which
the Jury found for the defendant is:
"The finder of lost property has a
good title as against every one except
the real owner. A finder is one who
lawfully comes into the possession OF
another's personal property which was
then lost. To constitute legal find.
ing three things are necessary;
II, The property must have been
legally lost.
40. The Ander must take legal pos
session.
"3. The finder must act innocently
In the matter and with entire honesty
and good faith toward the owner.
"In order to constitute legal losing
the thing must have been actually lost
by the owner. not merely mislaid (;
that is, he must not voluntarily and
purposely have laid it away for a time
with the intention Of retaking it, and
then have forgotten where he had
placed il, Sut ii must have, involun-
tariIy and accidentally, as respects
the owner, get out Of his possession.
''In order to make man a finder
OF lost chattel he must have posses
sion Of it; and to constitute this pos
session three things are necessary:
"a. The fact that the thing found
is in his possession must be conscious
ly known TO him.
"B. He must have lat least at the
time OF fnding) physical power and
control over the thing found.
&C. He must intend to be and re.
main the owner of the thing found, or
at least TO exclude others from the OBJ
ject found.
"As against the owner Of the prem
ises, where the thing is found, the
thing must have been actually lost
and it must appear that the finder was
on the premises by a rightful act, and
not as trespasser. Generally speak.
ing, it doesn't matter where the thing
is found. The place of finding de.
rives its chief Importance from its
bearing on the question, whether the
article was really lost. - Hartford
Times,