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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
MORE TROOPS CALLED OUT.
Two Relief Trains Are Being For
warded to the Coast.


DALLAS, Sept. 17.--More troops were
called for this morning to relieve the
work of the worn out guards at Calves
ton. A part of the Trezevant rifles left
this city at O'Clock.
Two more relief trains with supplies
are being forwarded from here for the
coast country The local relief commit
tees are in session at the city hall, pro-
viding means for taking care Of the ref
ugees chat are pouring into Dallas.
Something approaching direct regu-
lar wire connection with Galveston was
opened this morning by both telegraph
companies. The railroads are exerting
every effort to get temporary bridge
across the bay from near Virginia Point.
The more optimistic assert that trains
will be crossing by Thursday of this
week, but it is hardly probable that trains
carrying anything more than construo-
ton material will venture across earlier
than next week.
The churches of Dallas yesterday took
up cash collections for the storm suffer
ers. More than So, 900 was raised.
The money was telegraphed to Gal
weston today.
J. F. Peake of Dallas lost three sisters,
one nephew and three pieoes, so far as
learned, In the Galveston hurricane.
A pelican driven to the interior by the
gulf storm was killed miles from Dali
las yesterday, more than 300 miles from
Galveston.
A telegram received az local headquar-
tiers Of the Houston and Texas Central
railroad today from General Manager
G. A. Quinlan, at Houston, says:
"Chicago relief train for Galveston
food sufferers left Fort Worth 1890
Saturday, arrived Houston 10:40 same
date; time, 10 hours and 90 minutes,
train consisted of 16 loaded freight
cars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
IN THE HAzELToN DISTRICT.
TIeup Is Complete In Many Mines.
General Situation.

HAzELToN, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE great
anthracite strike was begun today
throughout the entire hard coal region
of Pennsylvania. The launching Of the
strike in this district was attended by
varying success. With the exception of
Coxe's colliery, at Beaver Meadow, the
entire territory known as the south
side, which includes about 10 mining
towns. is completely tied up. This ter
r1toTy Is strongly organized, which &C.
counts for the general suspension of
work.
On the north side, which takes in ten
towns, and which is not well organized,
the conditions at an early hour were al
most the reverse of those prevailing on
the south side. In that territory nearly
every colliery started up, but only one
operator was able to muster full COM
plement of men. Several of the col
heries, after starting work, had to sus
pend because Of the lack Of men.
Many of the mines that have started
shorthanded will probably shut down
during the day.
1t was conservatively estimated this
morning that nearly 5000 of the 10000
Committees of union men were on duty
early at nearly every workings in the
district, endeavoCing to persuade those
men who had decided to work to recon-
slider and not to go int the mines.
The miners from McAddo are trying
hard to get the men at OoleFain to quit
and committee was sent there before
starting time this morning for that pur-
pose. There was some hesitation on the
part of the Oolerain men, but when the
whistle blew at z o'clock they marched
into the mines. The oollieries at that
place are working shorthanded, how
ever.
The G. B. Markle collieries at Jeddo,
Highland and Oakdale, employing 2,200
men, started work this morning short
handed.
Efforts were made last night by
United Mine workers officials to bring
these men out, but they failed. The
Markle mine at Ebervale, however, en-
ploying 300 men, did not make an at
tempt to start.
The only mines on the north side
which started with the full number of
men were the Latimer, HARDWOOD and
Pond Creek. The officials of these mines
had notified their employees that if they
did not report for duty today operations
would be suspended indefinitely.
The Coke mines at Drifton, Eckley
and Bolivar Meadow, on the south side,
and the same company's plants at
Oneida, Derringer and Gowen, on the
west side, are working, but not one of
them full handed. They are strongly
organized.
At the Lehigh Valley Coal company S
washeries an attempt was made to start
work, but the nonappearnnce of the
breaker boys prevented.
The A. Pardee collieries at Cranberry
and Crystal Ridge, employing 835 men,
started short handed, as did also the M.
S. Kermerer mine at Sandy Run.
Among the big mines that did not at
tempt to start were those of thes Lehigh
and Wilkesbarre company at Afsdenried,
]. s. Mentz & Go. at Silgerbfaok, the
Dodson mines at Be- Brook aEa the
A. ). Van WycklssT Ks at Milnesville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
HOLE AROUND HIS HOUSE.
Tennessee Farmer Was Unable to
Reach His Home.

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn, Sept. II. -
Henry Holcomb was struck with awe to
return home after day barbecue dur
ing the storm period of last week and
find hole all around his house follow
ing the direction of the latter, that
could not be reached with hoe handle.
The occupants were afraid to stay in
the residence the night of the discovery,
thinking the place might go under, as
did the land now known as the sunk
lands, Reelfoot lake, ETC., in this end Of
the state many years ago.
The cavity was very regular, and was
about foot wide. The neighbors took
an added interest in religious meeting
now going on in the neighborhood be-
cause Of the fears which beset them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
PRINCE CHING AND
EARL Ii HUNG CHANG
Are Clothed With Authority
to Negotiate Peace.
CONDITIONS IN PEK1NG

General Chaffee Sends Two Dispatches
to the War Department. Reconnting
Events In the Chinese Capital-Re-
wards Paid For Heads.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE desire
of China to actually begin negotiations
for peace was evidenced today in dis
patch from Prince Ching, delivered by
Minister WI to the state department..
The dispatch was dated Picking, Sept. 8,
and in it Prince Ching states that he
has been clothed with full authority
along with Lii Hung Chang, to negotiate
for peace. He expresses desire to pro-
coed in the matter and asked Minister
Wa to submit request to the secretary
of state to send instructions to Minister
Conger to begin the negotiations at
once.
1t is not probable that the response
for instructions to Minister Conger can
be given at once, as Prince Ching's re-
quest will have to be laid before the
president and sufficient time given to
consider the question of his credentials
as well as the desirability Of proceeding
at once.
Moreover, it is likely that Minister
Oonger's Judgment as to when the
actual negotiations should open would
govern to a considerable extent.
Whether Prince Ohing's request has
been made to other powers as we'll as to
the United States is not known here,
but in view of the desire to have DIR.
Conger proceed at once 1t is. probable
that the Chinese officials are ready to
negotiate with the powers individually
or with them as a whole, through the
medium of a commission.
Among the names being mentioned
unofficially as available in case q COM
mission is determined upon to carry for
ward the negotiations are President
Schurman of Cornell university, John
Barrett, late minister to Siam, and DIR.
Hill, first assistant secretary of state.
General Ohaffee's telegram speaking
of the Russian construction is regarded
as highly important, in view Of the dis
closure Of the purpose Of the Russian
government to construct the railroad
from Toku to Tien Tsin and thence to
Peking, showing, it is believed, the ex-
pectation of the Russian government
that at least some Russian force will
be maintained at Picking through the
, winter.
Through Admiral Remey the state de-
partment has been advised of the arri-
val of Special Commissioner Rockhill
at Taku today from Shanghai.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
MINERS
STRIKE is ON
Estimated That $4,000 Are
Idle In the Pennsylvania
Coal Fields.
WORKS ARE CLOSED DOWN

While Some Plants Are Running They
Are All Short Handed-Abont Sew
enty Thousand Men Are Out at
Scranton-Situationa at Other Places.
Quiet Prevails Everywhere.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. II. - Reports
from the anthracite coal fields of this
state indicate that the tie-up caused by
the strike for higher wages of more than
40, 900 miners is as complete as the
leaders of the United Mine Workers of
AmeEica claimed at any time.
Those who have claimed that their
workings would operate as usual despite
the strike order, apparently reckoned
without accurate knowledge Of the atti-
tude of their men. 1t is true that some
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18

NEW YORK, Sept. 17,--Robers Oil
plant, president of the Delaware and
Hudson Coal company, said today of the
coal strike:
II don't believe the strike can last, or
that it will permanently affect the price
men who go down to work in the mines
of the anthracite coal region. In their
recent statement the labor agitators de-
clared that they had but ST. 900 in their
treasury. This would mean that they
can pay each of the men who go out at
their order the sum of 30 cents for one
day. This will not support great
strike very long"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
John MITCHELL.

operations in the HazeIton region were
cent of the men, nevertheless the greater
number in the district were idle.
AS was expected the Schuylkill region,
with Pottsville for central point, was
at work with very few defections These
men have not the same grievances that
prevailed In other districts and if they
go on strike it will be largely through
sympathy. President Mitchell of the
United Mine Workers, who has estab-
hshed headquarters at Hazelton, and is
personally directing the strike, estimates
that over 100,0 men struck and that
5000 more win join them tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
coLLlERY WILL CLOSE DOWN.
Only 80 Out of !, 900 Men Reported
For Work.

HARRISBURG, Sept 1.-THE miners at
Lykens and Wisconisco went on strike
this morning in obedience to the order
of the United Mine Workers Of Amer
ica About 80 out of 1000 employees Of
the coal company went to work, but not
enough to start the breaker, and it is
expected that the collery will close
down. The union has membership Of
900 at Lykens and Wisconsin, and
meeting was held yesterday at which 1t
was decided to strike.
The men at Tower City and Williams
town are working and no trouble is an
ticipated. Meetings were held last night
at these places to persuade the men not
to go to work, but the speakers appa-
rently made no impression upon them.
The colliery at Lykens and Wisconisco
employs /, 100 men and boys and that at
Williamstown about 1900. Both are
controlled by the Pennsylvania road and
have been working full time for many
years. Tower City employs 1000 men
and boys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
oVER 4,ooo ACCOUNTED FOR
Refugees Still FIocking to Houston.
Work of Relief.

Houston, Sept. 1.-THE latest list Of
the dead Of the Galveston disaster, re.
vised to date, accounts for 4,07S persons.
The number of people who have left
Galveston, it is now stated at relief
headquarters to be over 5000. OF these
about 5000 are now in Houston being
cared for. Others have gone on into the
interior of the state or to other states
The number coming upon the first train
today shows no falling off. New ar.
rangements made at Galveston enables
people to get out without so much red
tape and they are taking advantage of
the opportunity to do so.
Governor Sayers has now taken
charge Of the relief work here as well as
at other points and money Is being
given out where needed, more than pro-
visions and clothing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
CHINESE PAID HEAD MONEY.
Many CHASTITY Incidents Explained by
the Arrest of the NandaIs.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 17.-Among
the advices brought by the British Eco
shire from China were stories of the ar
rest of Chinese with the heads of the
foreign soldiers. Head money, or so
taels, is paid for each head. This fact
was brought to light by the discovery of
the private papers of Viceroy Yulu of
Tien Tsin. In his daybook there is an
entry which reads:
"Taels 100 paid for the .heads of two
Americans killed in the advance to the
relief of Tien Tsin Taels so for the
two guns captured on the same COCA
sion.
The entry explains many CHASTITY Incl
dents which have been recounted of the
killing of wounded. When Captain
Beytz and three marines with him fell
at the engagement before Hsi arsenal,
attempts were made to decapitate them.
The next night some Chinese were found
hiding in the millet, and In trying to
escape were bayonetted. One captured
bag, when opened, was found to contain
the head of United States marine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
SITUATION IN THE VALLEY.
Strike Is Almost General-One Mine
In Operation.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE coal
miners strike is almost general in the
Wyoming valley. Some of the Penn
sylvania Coal company's collieries in the
vicinity of Pittston started to work this
morning short handed. A Delaware
and Hudson company mine at Plains is
working, but the big mines at Nanti-
coke, Plymouth and Parsons are COM
pletely tied up.
The strike has tied up nearly all the
collieries is the Wyoming district. One
colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany at Pittston and the colliery of the
West End Coal company at Mocanaqua
are working.
The United Mine Workers expect to
get the men out of the Pittston mine.
Nearly 500 men are out of work at the
Mocanaqua mine. President Conying-
ham of the West End company pre-
dicted week ago that his men would
not go out. The employees are nearly all
foreigners and the United Mine Workers
could not reach them for organization
purposes. The officials of the Lehigh Goal
company say that two of the collieries
are in operation, but that the number
of men at work is less than usual.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
New Orleans Sends Supplies.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-THE light
house tender Mangrove sailed from New
Orleans this morning with a cargo of
supplies from the board Of trade joint
relief bureau direct for Galveston. The
vessel had been ordered here by the Sec
rotary OF the navy. st. Joseph's Cath
olic church in the morning at O'Clock
will hold requiem mass for the Calves
ton dead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
MINES COMPLETELY TIED UP.
Strikers and Nonunion Men Fight at
the Works.

SHAMoKIN, Sept. 1.-THE colheries
operated by the Mineral, Union. Phila-
delphia and Reading Goal and Iron COM
panies and by individual operators in
the suburbs of this place and employing
between $500 and 10000 men and boys,
were completely tied up this morning
by the mine workers going on strike.
Large numbers Of strikers remained
awake all night in order to argue with
men going to work at daybreak. Several
fist fights occurred between strikers and
men going to report for duty. The
North Franklin colliery at Trevorton,
operated by the Philadelphia and Read
ing Coal and Iron company. employing
between 500 and 600 men, star led mp,
few miners remaining at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
seventy Thousand Men Out.

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 17.-Pennsylva-
MAS great strike of anthracite miners
is now officially under way. This morn
ing found the many thousands Of mine
workers in the Lackawanna and Wyom-
ing valleys ready for the strike, and
when the scores of breaker whistles
sounded for the day not enough men
and boys rallied at any one place to war
rant the beginning of work. In all not
less than 10000 mine employees Of all
grades are idle in District No. this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18

ScoTTsBoRo, Ala Sept. ia report
has just been received here that Richard
Dunn was killed by his brother-in- law,
Hugh O'Neal, on Sand mountain. Dunn,
who was drinking at the time, attacked
O'Neal. firing two shots at him, O'Neal
tried to make his escape, but Dunn fred
two more shots, one grazing O'Neal's
lip and one striking his little boy.
O'Neal then attacked Dunn with knife
and after desperate struggle Dunn fell
dead with number of knife wounds in
his body. The trouble grew out of
dispute over some land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
ROck=a=Bye Baby

These are sweet words, but how much
pain and suffering they used to mean. It's
different now. Since Mothers Friend has
become known expectant mothers have
been spared much of the anguish of child
birth. Mothers Friend is a liniment to be
applied externally. 1t is rubbed thoroughly
into the muscles Of the abdomen. 1t gives
elasticity and strength, and when the final
great strain comes they respond quickly and
easily without pain. Mothers Friend is
never taken internally. Internal remedies
at this time do more harm than good. If a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR STOCK.
Cattle Exhibit VIII Be One of the
Features of the Fair.


ATLANTA, Sept 17.-One feature of
the Southern Interstate fair that bids
fair to excel in interest and comprehen-
siveness similar features at former fairs
will be the stock exhibit.
Already applications have been re-
ceived from prominent breeders and
stock raisers all over the country for
stall room.
Liberal premiums have been offered
for the best exhibit of single animals
and herds of all the principal strains
and breeds of cattle. Prizes are also
offered for sheep and swine.
In addition TIC the prizes offered by the
fair association special prizes are offered
for sheep and swine by two breeding as
sociations. Two special awards are
offered for sheep.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
Contract For water Pipe.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 1.-THE
newly formed Irondale Water, Light
and Power company, at meeting of
stockholders, let contract for the
pipe necessary to build waterworks for
the towns of Irondale, Gate City and
Woodlawn. The company also figures
on extending its lines so as to supply
the towns of East Lake, Avondale and
East Birmingham with water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
FAST RECOVERING
FROM The DISASTER
Street Cars and Waterworks
In Operation.
STORES ARE AGAIN OPEN
Great Strides Taken In the Work of
Clearing the City o. the Debris.
More Troops Ordered Out--Work of
the Relief Committee.

the Relief Committee.
GALVESTON, Sept. 17.-Galveston Is
beginning to look like itself again.
Horse cars are in operation in the bust
ness part of the city, and the electric line
and water service has been partially re-
sumed. The progress being made under
the circumstances is little less than re-
markable.
1t should not be by any means under
stood that the remaining portion OF the
city has been put in anything like it's
normal condition, but so very great a
change has been wrought, so much Or
der and system now prevails, where
formerly chaos reigned, that Galveston
and the people who have been giving
her such noble assistance have good
reason to be satisfied with what has
been accomplished in the face of such
fearful odds. According to statements
made by General Scurry, Mayor Jones,
Alderman Perry and others, there is
equally good reason to believe that the
progress of the work during the next
week or so will be even more satisfac-
tory.
This morning the board Of health be-
gan a systematic effort to obtain the
names of the dead so that the informa-
ton can be used for legal purposes and
for life insurance settlements.
General Manager Polk of the Santa
Fe railroad stated today that the bridge
across the bay would be repaired suffi-
GENTLY to permit of the passage of
trains by Wednesday or Thursday at the
very latest.
The total number of people fed in the
ten wards Saturday was 16, IA persons,
estimating four persons to each one ap-
plying. Sunday the number increased
slightly. Supplies are now flowing in
steadily and all orders for provisions
and clothing are being given on general
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
Enidemic of Mad Dogs.

FLORENCE, Ala. Sept. 17.-An cpl
demic of mad dogs is reported at
Rhodesville. A mad dog was killed
after it had bitten number of other
dogs, four of which were shot, Consid-
cradle excitement prevails and fears are
entertained that other animals may
have been inoculated with the deadly
vir11s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
DISPATCHES FROM cHAEFEE.
American Commander Reports on Cone
ditions In Picking.

OACAOUS ckAAn8s
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE war de-
partment has received the following un-
dated cablegram from General Chafee:
"Sept. 18.-Russian commander as
sures me has ordered repair material
from Port Arthur, Vladivostock and
United States and that he feels assured
railway will be repaired in two months.
Need 90 storm flags and 5000 more
small flags; latter required for Chinese
houses for our protection. -
1t is thought at the war department.
that the date Sept. 10 refers to the time
the message left Peking. The railroad
mentioned is the line between Ten Tsin
and Picking.
The second dispatch is as follows and
is also undated:
"PEKING, Sept. 14.-Expedition Tien
Tsin to Taku 80 miles southwark, two
companies Fourteenth infantry partici-
pating. Returned Tien Tsin slight OPP
position. Town destroyed by British
troops. No casualties. Filed cable Office
$40 p. M. fifteenth"
Operators In Conference.
W1LKBsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 17.--After
hearing reports from the mines the rep
resentatives of the big coal companies
and individual operators went into con-
ference at 10 O'Clock. The situation was
gone over and views were exchanged.
One of the operators said ID looked like
complete tie up in the region. The
operators here do not look for conf 49,
mise now. They are going to DE-
for the worst. It Ia known that
tive agencies in Pittsburg, Chics/ =
New York have received orders 81.
a large number of detectives S..ACuS
Wyoming regions at once. N...
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
Augusta MINIS CLOSED Down.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept. 17.-The King
and Sibley mills, Augustus two largest
cotton factories, did not open up this
morning. They will devote two weeks
to making repairs and hope that in this
time the price of cotton goods may have
changed 50 as to have enabled them to
run again without serious loss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
Convention of Druggists.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE twenty-sixth
annual convention of the National
Wholesale Druggists association will
hold it's first meeting at the auditorium
tomorrow, when questions of vital i'm
portance to every druggist in the United
States will be considered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
Germans KIN loo Boxers.

BERLIN, Sept. IAN official dis
patch from Shanghai says German
naval battalion, accompanied by 10 Ben
gal lanoers, captured and burned the
town of Liang Sept. IL. One hundred
Boxers were killed. The Chinese troops
occupying the place had fled. The loss
was one man killed and five wounded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18
Only a .Men at Work.

WnKEsBARf4, a., Sept. 1.-THE to-
tai number OF men at work is about 49,
600. At Il o'cld9 it was given out az
strikers headquq tiers that not ton of
coal was being158 ned In the Wyoming
valley outside the West End Coal
c0mpany's oollid es OF MaQspaqua,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-18

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE car
penters, car builders, blacksmiths and
helpers at the shops of the Lackawanna
mines here joined in the strike today.