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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
SPOKEN OF AS HOSTAGES.
By Holding the Ministers China Hopes
to Force the Powers.

10 II OJCO VIC OWSE6s
LONDON, July 80-The latest news
from the far east seems consistent with
the theory that the Chinese government
has the foreign ministers alive, but
means to treat them as hostages, while
the stories of massacre relate TO other
members Of the foreign colony at Picking.
Chinese officialdom. it is alleged,
openly speaks of the ministers as host
ages, whose fate depends upon the de-
cision Of the powers in relation to the
threatened advance on Peking. Reports
are multiplying that number Of for
eigners were alive at a late date. Thus
Rome reports that the propaganda fide
has been assured of the safety Of Bishop
Favin, Will a telegram from Nankin
informs his family that Prince Castani
of the Italian legation is alive. There
is no confirmation of the various favor
able statements, however, forthcoming
from really independent sources.
A telegram from Shanghai reports, on
the authority OF a BritOn who had been
for many days in the service Of the vice.
roy Of Nankin. that prior to the franz
ing Of the Yang Use agreement with the
consuls the viceroy suggested Anglo
Chinese occupation of the Yang Use de-
lenses, but Great Britain declined. Tt
is reported at Shanghai that the powers
have again proposed through Ii Hung
Chang the peaceful surrender Of the
Woo Sung forts and Khan Guam arsenal,
but the Chinese regard the proposal as
a breach Of the existing agreement.
Ii Hung Chang is understood to be
preparing proclamation for distribu-
ton as he travels toward Chi Ii, assur-
ing the Boxers of pardon If they dis
band and return to their homes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Davenport Drug Co
Winchester Inn.


This elegant hotel, situated upon the ont
skirts of the city of Winchester, Va, will be
formally opened June 18th.
II cost over 1925, 900, and accommo dates $50
guests, is modern in all appointments, rich
Iy furnished and conducted upon a high
plane of excellence.
The city of Winchester, made famous by
song and story, rich in historic reminis-
CenCes, is located in the heart of he Shen.
andoah Valley. Its elevation is over l. 100
feet, the atm osphere cool and dry. The Inn
is located upon the hillside westward OF the
town, and cool, bracing air fans it at all
times.
The many places of interest n this beauh-
full valley appeal strongly to the tourist and
those seeking summer rest. A visit to the
old battletields is interesting.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround the
hotel, a chance for the children to romp; no
signs Keep off the grass" excellent high
ways. saddle riding cycling, tennis, fishing,
bathing, etc, afford means of enjoyment.
An excellent orchestra during the entire
season, Rates from $1,000 to S2l each per
week for single rooms; S25 to $40 for double
rooms. Rooms en- suite with bath. Write
for booklet CHARLES ST, JOHN.
Winchester, Va,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
MOURN THE DEAD MONARCH
King Humbert's Remains to Rest In
the Pantheon.

ROME, July 30.-Signs Of mourning
are rapidly appearing throughout the
city Grape is displayed upon many
residences and public buildings Por-
traits Of the murdered monarch occupy
points Of vantage draped in black and
flags are flying at halfmast everywhere.
King Humbert s remains viii be brought
to Rome and laid to rest in the Pan
theon.
It is stated that the assassin does not
appear In the list of dangerous anar-
chists known to the police.
a few newspapers publish short trib-
utes to the noble qualities of King Hum
bert, declaring that it is due to his love
for the working classes that he has fal-
len victim Of tho assassin. The pa
pers add a few words of sympathy and
respect for the new king.
The Giorono states that II the ab-
sence Of the new king is prolonged 48
hours q brief regency will be established
in accordance with the constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
MINISTERS HELD
AS HOSTAGES; OTHER
FOREIGNERS SLAIN
Former Will Be Killed If
the Troops Move on the
Imperial City.
THEY WERE ALIVE JULY 81

Official Communications Sent TO Their
Respective Governments Showing the
Condition OF Affairs on That Date.
Nearly Every Power Hears From Its
Representative at Picking.
TEN TsIN. July %. via SHANGHAI,
July 3o.-The latest advioes from Pc
king, under date of July 10, say that the
legations are holding out.
The Chinese attacked the legations on
the night of July 10. but were led into a
trap by the Americans and British and
1000 of them were killed, Afterward
they continued bombarding the lega-
sions more freely.
Among the Chinese killed was Cen
eral Ma. The legations were subse-
quently attacked with constantly in
&c asing fury
These advioes wero brought from Pc
king by courier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31

about 10 o'clock. He had just entered
his carriage with his atd-de.camp. amid
the cheers Of the crowd. when he was
struck by three revolver shots fired in
quick succession. One pierced the heart
of his majesty, who fell back and ex-
pired in few minutes
The assassin was Immediately ar
rested and was with some difficulty
saved from the fury of the populace. He
gave his name as Angelo Bressi, de-
scribing himself as of Prato, In Tuscany.
Humbert was the eldest son Of Victor
Emanuel and on the death Of bis father,
In 1878, succeeded to the throne. He
was liked by his subjects and was very
popular.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Italian Embassy Notified.

LONDON. July 8O.-The Italian en-.
bassy here has received the following
official announcement of the death of
King Humbert
1--WE have the sad news to announce
to you that his majesty, King Humbert,
Just died last evening Sunday at
Mona. being the victim of an infamous
assassin. Kindly inform the English
governments of this sad news.
ellis majesty, King Victor Emanuel
III, who Is off the coast Of Greece, Is on
his way back to the kingdom. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Queen Victoria Horror Stricken.

LONDON, July 80. - Perhaps in no
country was the news Of King Hum
bert S assassination received with deeper
sympathy and greater horror than in
and more especially for the last few
months, during the South African war,
the italian ministers, refecting the atti-
tude of the throne, have shown an I'M
dying friendship for Great Britain even
when the rest Of Europe was inveAghing
against England and her policy. Queen
Victoria naturally was horror stricken
at the news. She Immediately tele-
graphed her condolences to Queen Mar
ghuerite.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Assassin Is From America.

LONDON. July S0.-Beyond the brief
announcement of the fact nothing with
regard TO the assassination Of King
Humbert has been allowed out of Monza.
At noon q Rome correspondent tele-
graphed that not the slightest details of
the catastrophe had transpired. while
up to 4 O'Clock this afternoon London
and the other capitals Of Europe knew
nothing beyond the bare fact. Officials
are at O loss to explain the apparent
rigorous censorship A dispatch from
Mona, received here, says the assassin
Bressi Is from Patterson, N. J.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
KING HUMDERT OF
ITALY The VICTIM
OF AN ASSASSIN
Monarch's Heart Is Pierced
by a Bullet---Murderer Is
Apprehended.
ENTERED HIS CARRIAGE

King Had Been Attending Distrtbu-
ton of Prizes In Connection With a
Gymnastio Exhibition-Shot Down
as He Was Driving Away-Rome
Pays Tribute TO His Memory.
MONA, Italy. July 8O.-King Hum
bert has been assassinated. He was shot
here at l0:45 o'clock by man named
Angelo Bressi, and died in few min
utes.
The king had been attending distrf-
button Of prizes In connection with q
gYmnastic competition which took place
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Some Sensational Stories.

LONDON. July 80.-Some Of the even
Ing papers here attempt to trace con-
nection between the assassination of
King Humbert and the rancorous propa-
ganda that the vatican is alleged to have
conducted against che supremacy Of the
sovereign. These journals point out
that the assassination occurred in the vi
cinity Of Milan, where. it is alleged, the
recent instruction was largely fomented
by tho Roman Curia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31

Italian Who Committed Suicide Was
Selected TO Do the Deed.


NEW YORK. July 30-Ten days ago
m Italian in Paterson, N. j., Carbon
Speranza. laid down his life and SO alb
solved himself from his pledge to kill
King Humbert of Italy. He killed
Giuseppe Pessina and then took his own
life It was said that he held high
place in the Malta. The two men quar-
relied and Speranza shot Pessina and
blew out his own brains.
A very strange letter was found in the
murderer's pocket In the letter which
Speranza had prepared he SGT forth that
he was chosen by his anarchist COM
rades to kill the king Of Italy, but that.
owing to the fact that he was in this
country on the date set for the attempt
at assassination. he could not fulfill the
obligation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Runner Brings News From Picking.

hunnef brings news FROM EeKAnS'
SHANGHAI, July 80.-A dispatch from
Che Foo. July 81. says:
The Japanese consul at Tien Tsin sent
q runner TO Peking on July 15 On
July 10 the runner left Peking, bring
ing q cipher dispatch to the Japanese
government. 1t reads:
1--WE are defending ourselves against
the Chinese very well. but now the at
tack has stopped. We will keep up to
the last Of the month, although it will
be no easy task The Japanese casual
ties are: Killed-Kossima, diplomatic
attache; captain and one student, and
also few marines Wounded-FiYe or
six; slightltly wounded, very many"
The Che Foo consul says nothing was
written about the other ministers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
AN ERROR IN THEIR TICKETS.
Populists Have Them Reprinted-But~
Ter Sends Out Instructions.


Ter Sends Out Instructions
RALEIGH, July 3O.-Popuiists are hay-
ing much trouble about their county
and legislative tickets They had them
all printed here. One set was sent out
and then the attorney advised that they
were not in proper form and new set
had to be printed The latter is now
being sent out. Chairman Butler is
also sending circular letter explaining
the difference.
1t is said that Chairman Butler has
sent O. letter TO Populists in which he
tells them that in cases where they do
not wish it known how they voted on
the constitutional amendment they have
a right to vote folded ballot.
Dead at the Age or 90.
New YORK, July 30-Rev. DR.. Her
man Dyer, widely known Clergyman
and teacher, anti for many years secre-
tary Of the Evangelical Knowledge So
ciety Of the Protestant Episcopal church,
is dead at his home in this city, aged 90
years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
General Hampton's Illness.

COLUMBIA. S. O.. July aQ.-General
Wade Hampton will be unable to attend
the state reunion at Greenwood His
physician has forbidden him attending.
General Hampton has been so unwell in
the last few days that he has been I'M
able to receive callers at his residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Message of Coincidence.

WASHINGTON, July 80--The follow
ing message of coincidence upon the
death Of King Humbert has been sent
from this country TO Italy: I'm my
name and on behalf of the American
people. ] offer your majesty and the
Italian nation sincere coincidence in this
hour of deep bereavement.
"WIILIAM MCKINLEY. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
New King Expected.

CORFU, July 30-The new king of
Italy is expected to arrive here tonight.
A telegram from Queen Marghuerita
awaits him, announcing the assassina-
ton Of King Humble and urging him
to hasten homo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Preparing to Resume Operations.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, July 90.-About
800 men arc at work repairing the Bir-
mingham and Gate City rolling mills Of
the Republic Iron and Steel company.
New furnaces are being put in both in
the building and finishing departments
and extensive improvements are being
made in the machinery of the mills. all
of which indicates that the company
looks forward to an early resumption OF
nDerations
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
General Chaffee at Che Foo.

WASHINGTON. July 90.-The war de-
partment has received the following Ca
blegram from Major General Chaffee.
dated Che Foo: Left Nagasaki day
break July 20. Arrived Taku at 10
O'Clock, night of July &C."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Killed His stenfather.

Fort ScoTT. Ala, July 80.-Hardy
Caperton. negro. shot and killed his
stepfather, Nelson Savage, near hero.
The boy is said to have resented the
cruel treatment of his stepfatheu to his
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31

PARIS. July 30.-The announcement OF
the killing of King Humbert has created
profound sorrow in official circles here.
All official events have been cancelled
for the time being.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
News at Brussels.

BRUSSELS. July 8o.-A dispatch from
the Russian admiral, Aliexoff, dated
Tien Tsin, July so. and communicated
to the foreign office, states that the
latest news confirms the ranort that the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
HOLLY SPRINGS

Americas Favorite Picnic Resort
(2miles Of city,
Now open for the season. BOATING,
BATHING, CHUTE, DANCING PAVIL-
ION and other amusements, Fine spring
pure water No charge tor grounds.
w. r. 81 LEE M. HANSFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Communication Restored.

New York, July 80.--The cable com.
pan!es send out the following notices:
1--WE are advised that communication
between Shanghai and Che Foo is rec
stored -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Germans Renorted VOL.

BERLIN, July Boa dispatch from
the German legation. at Picking, dated
July 81, reports ell well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
TOTAL IS NEARLY 100000
Shipment of Gold From the KlondilKe.
SMALLPOX at Dawson.

VICTORIA, B. O., July 30.-The steamer
Danube, which has arrived here from
Skagway, has a report from Dawson
showing that the smallpox epidemic
now prevailing there was brought from
up the river. Up to July II only four
cases had developed.
Some of the Danube s passengers from
Dawson, who came up the river on the
steamer lightning, reports passing the
hull Of the capsized steamer Florence S.
The victims of the disaster were Mrs.
Stewart and her daughter and Purser
Malthy. A large quantity of dust was
also on board.
Skagway papers have tabulated &C
count of the shipments of gold up the
Yukon via Skagway since July IA. The
total is close to SIS, 100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
SHOE co.
Profound sorrow In Paris.

foreign ministers at Picking are out of
dancnr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
Killed In Missouri.

MEMPHIS. July 80.-Captain George
e. Hogg, formerly Of this city, was shot
and killed at Charlottesville. Mo. A tele-
gram stating this fact was received by
Mrs Hogg, who Is in this city. The
message contained no details Of the
tragedy, simply announcing the fact.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31

The are only a few brands OF the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
sold equally as low, from sl,25 gallon up
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements of
feTed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31
d EXPRESS
1850, PREPAID.

We ship on approval in plain sealed boxes
with marks to contain contents. When
You receive 1t and test il, if 1t Is not satisfac-
tory, return it az our expense and we will re
turn your $]E0 We guarantee this brand to
be eight years Cd Eight bottles for 10 &c.
express prepaid; II bottles for $3.50 express
prepaip. gallon jug, express prepaid, $500;
gallon tug, express prepaid, $3.50. NO
charges for boxing.
and Bourbon Whistles in the market, and
Will save you so per cent. on your purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-31

Z s:sseGeGss esGsGGsGsssss
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-26
ITO MY LADY LOVE.
(written for tho VlnGrxrA ClrrzrND

written for tho VIRGINIA ClrIzEN)
Wien do / love Theeg When the Brook
lets run
Through dandelion meadows of the June;
Wheh horns of huutsmen greet the har-
vest moon,
And mellow autumn's vintaging is done;
When springs triumphant marches have
hegun,
When winter winds through haggard
branches Groom;
At solemn midnight and at silveIy noon,
At blush of morning and at set of sun.
Thy youthful splendour unto me Is dear,
But ! shall love Thee still when youth
fits by;
love Thee when thine eyes know not a
tear,
And love Thee when disaster hovers nigh;
My soul shall crave Thee when the dark
draws near,
And still be loyal through eternity. =
Hoo 60 love Theeg As the slender Tyre
THRILLS with emotion when the breezes
blow;
As roses love The mornings golden glow;
AS dewy stars the dusky night desire;
AS eagles to the heaven of heavens aspire:
As doves dream fondly, breast 10 breast
below;
As arctic pines love everlasting snow,
And tropic palms love everlasting fire.
l love Thee as the victor loves his wreath,
The peasant loves his cottage, free from
strife:
| love Thee as mortality loves breath,
The shepherd boy his harp and flute and
fife;
As disappointed hope loves welcome
death,
As human souls love everlasting life.
Why do 1 love Thee? Ask the artist there
Why does he love fair faces that he
paints;
Ask OF the poet why his spirit faints
Before his heToines of the golden hair;
Ask of the singer why his sweet despair,
His glorious gladness, his melodious
plants;
Ask the young priest before his hallowed
saints
To lsy the secret of his worship bare
love Thee as love TO soar from sod,
And tread in glory of celestial grace;
To live beyond the time my grave is trod,
Proving crown-piince of immortal race;
To emulate bestitudes of God,
To reach His Kingdom, and behold His
face
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-26

War. He was not successful IN get
ting ah exc vhange and finally asked
to be allowed to command company
IN one of the volunteer regiments to
serve in the Philippines, stating that
he believed that he could be of more
service IN command of company
over there than in command of a
troop in Cuba.
1t will not be without its hardships
and dangers, as is shown by the
Indian campaigns, when for months
and months the troops have been
following up rowing bands, in season
and out of season, keeping down up
risings and fighting battles. AS late
rs 1890 there has been an Indian
engagement where there was greater
list of casualties than at many of the
battles near Manila, over which there
has been so much excitement.
Take the campaign Nhich Capt.
Gresham went through when it
rounded mp Big Foot band of the
Sioux Nation, the MInecingoes, the
worst of the lot. The orders given
out were to either disarm them and
send them to Florida, or to destroy if
they resisted. The band was captured
about half-past in the afternoon,
and marched into camp. The next
morning The troops began the work
of disarming.
"In crescent formation 100 of the
braves were squatted for the pow
wow," said Capt. Gresham. They
sat on their hams wrapped in
blankets. There was net a qun in
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-26

doctors, lawyers and all those who
don't do It. Yes, stay and live a life
of peace and unalloyed bliss and be
an intelligent and useful member of
society; dig in the bosom of the earth
for knowledge with your four-pound
grubbing hoe and with the help of
paris green study the chemistry Of
nature; go to the majestic jimson
weed for botanical knowledge and
hob-Dob with the gruuting swine,
and thereby become proficient in
natural history and zoology; learn
the laws of force and motion from
the hind legs of your long cared
mule and read ancient history
from the rotten shingles OH your
barn; study astronomy as you eat
your early breakfast and mathematics
as you figure the interest on your
debt; ponder upon the wonders of
physiology as you nurse your blood
shot eye that has just been cut by
the horses tail while you were fixing
the slngle-tree. Yes, do these things
and all knowledge will be thine, sup
plemented by the virtue of patience,
which virtue can be cultivated Us you
trot up and down the corn rows on
hot July days with the May flies
sucking your lifeblood and while
you carry along pair of $1.25 bro
gans, half full of dirt, and sweat
binding your eyes.
Then, as you view the peaceful
scene, the shady yard and gently
swayipg hammock you say to your
self "verily, it is good to be a tiller
of the SOIL You are indeed sur
rounded By ease and luxury, but let
them surround you; touch them notl
for they are fatal to rural pros
perity. Know this, that while you
swing in your hammock and enjoy
the beauties with which you are sur
rounded, the grass, weeds, bugs and
worms are improving the shining
hours to your everlasting ruin.
ii. G. DESHIELDs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-26
THE NEGRO RACE.
Third Advancing, Third Non-Pro
gressiye, Rest RetrOyradiny.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-H. b.
Frissel, (colored) principal of the
Hampton, Va, Normal and Indus
trial Institute, appeared before the
Industrial Commission yesterday.
lie spoke of the colored people and
industrial conditions in the South.
The small farms are rapidly increas.
ing, he said, aud in many sections
the condition of the negro is better
than in slavery days. The farmers
are Unable to break away from the
lien system of crops, and wages are
small.
Although the South has spent
500, 100000 on public education for
negroes, one-third of the race has
actually refrigerated, one-third Is
where it was at the beginning of the
war, and the remainder have ad-
vanced. Negroes, he said, have been
taught that their salvation will be
found through political means rather
than by hard work.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-26
Uses Rubber Tongue.

Science has enabled a man to go
through life with an artificial nose
and limbs that often defy detection,
but one of the most novel inven-
tions of modern surgery is tongue
made of rubber and resting on a
pivot set between the teeth. There
is man in New York who can
show this wonderful mechanism and
who feels very happy because he has
it. He lost his natural tongue from
cancer.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-26
FALL
REDUCTION SALE

Ot our entire stock OF Mems Bows, an
Children Clothing ut prices that cannot IA
10 attract everyone. Goods that are uetp
nobbB aud cut i'm the latest fashions We
must rave room for the manufacture of our
Fall and Winter goods; that's the cause OF
such reduction sale.
~ wen mooi suits, al colors. including BInck
and Blue, that We sold for SIS and a. O0 no
at the remarkably low price of 00. 10,
All our Wool Suits that will open or or
your c1 cs, values from $3.50 10 10. 0J,LJ,
fine Blue all wool Washington Mills
s,g. S,eIge. guaranteed fast color aud &C 7C
Mems Black Clay Diagonal and worsteed
Suits that no one can equal for Tn
less than $I2 elsewhere, OI, ,JU,
All our Sl5, SIS and $50 Suitings we will
make TO order during this sale to QlO
nt you for DILL
And hundreds OF other bargains too numer
Gus TO mention. RcmCmbcr we are head-to
loot Outtitters and nOnIilnr nricn fnilnrs