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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
STORY OF HIS DOWNFALL.
Modest Bank Clerk Became a High
Liver After Marriage.

Modest Bank Clerk Became High
Liver After Marriage.
NEW YORK, Oct. 25.--In apartments
that cost $50, on the third floor of the
fat house in Harlem, live the father and
mother of the wife of Cornelius L. AL
word, the defaulting bank teller. They
are Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Benedict The
Benedicts are simple folk and poor.
They make no pretenses and live within
the salary paid the old husband as book
keeper In butchering establishment.
Mr. and Mrs. Benedict have seen little
of their only daughter in the last several
years. She seldom came to see them. so
it is asserted In fact, the neighbors
and friends of the Benedicts thought
them ch1ldless. They attributed the
devotion they showered on each other
to the fact that they had no children.
1t was IL years ago that Alvord mar
ried Jennie Benedict, then a handsome
blonde girl, living with her father and
mother in East One Hundred and
Twelfth street. Alvord was steady,
hard working fellow, the father of the
girl thought. His daughter, according
to his way of thinking, was making an
excellent match. No one ever said that
Avord was disslpated then. He was
not known TO have a single bad habit.
His sole ambition was conferred in his
business. That he cared nothing for So
ciety was shown by his marrying poor
girl, who was a stranger to even the
social set in which he, the bank clerk,
was recognized. Alvord's social ambi-
ton and his love of extravaganza is be-
neved to have taken root when he gave
O reception to his bride in fat in which
they lived shortly after his marriage.
All the officers Of the First National
bank were invited to this reception.
This, it is said, was the only time that
Cashier Reid and others of the bank off,
Gals ever saw or met Mrs. Alvord.
Mrs. Alvord became ambitious So
cially shortly after her marriage. AL
worlds business ambition then changed
to social ambition. Alvord lived up
to his salary the first few years of his
married life. That he loved his wife
and was ambitious for her sake in So
cial sense was shown by the way he
showered money on her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
RIPLEY THE FIRST WITNESS.
He Testifies In the Greene-Gaynor
Hearing In New York.

He Testifies In the Greene-Gaynor
Hearing In New York.
NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-Henry @. Ripley
was the first witness today in proceed
ings before United States Commissioner
Shields for the removal to the jurisdic-
ton of the United States court in Geor-
gia of John F., William T., and Edward
II. Gaynor and B. D. Greene, charged
with conspiring with O. NJ. Cauteg TO
defraud the United States government
on the work done on Cumberland sound
and Savannah harbor.r
Mr.. Ripley is an expert engiuaer. he
said he examined the completed work ~
the Savannah district and found 10 well
done and fully up to the specifications.
Foul Play Suspected.
COLUMBUS, Ca. Oct. rs. The body OF
Christopher Smith. an 8-yesE-Old white
bow. was found In the Chaetahoochee
river here this morning. He was
drowned Yesterday afternoon. The body
was examined. The head and eyes give
STDGE5sa foul play.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Fire at Indian Head.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. - Admiral
O'Neill, chief of ordnance of the navy
department., today received telephone
message from the proving ground at
Indian Head, reporting that a fire and
explosion occurred in one of the filing
houses and magazines late last night.
No one was injured, but about % tons
Of powder were destroyed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
ROOSEVELT STARTS EARLY.
Laughs at the Egg Throwing Incident.
Makes Several Sneechas.

UTICA, N. Y. Oct. 25-The Roose-
velt special train pulled out of here at
$40 O'Clock this morning. The itener-
airy for the day was curious one. the
jumps being long, taking the party from
Utica to Watertown, thence back
through Weedsport to Auburn and then
down to Syracuse. The time devoted 80
speechmaking was an hour each at Wa.
tertown, Oswego and Auburn.
Governor Roosevelt's voice is In good
condition and he is feeling in splendid
spirits. He laughed over the eGg throw
ing Of last night. # all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
BACON TO STUMP ILLINOIS.
Plan Endorsed by the Legislature.
Election Returns Consolidated,

ATLANTA, Oct. 25.-The Georgia leg
islature this morning gave its indorse-
ment of plan of Senator A. o. Bacon
to stump the state of Illinois in the in.
terest of Bryan and Stevenson.
Senator Bacon wrote letter to friends
in the house asking their advice about
the matter. The house could not off,
cially advise him, but got around the
difficulty by asking him to address both
branches Of the legislature on Nov. 9,
after he has completed his tour of iii.
nois.
The entire morning was spent In con-
solidating election returns. Routine
work in both houses will be taken up
tomorrow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Proposition .iccted.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25-After a full
discussion of the subject with Quarter
master General Ludington and Colonel
Bird Of his office, Secretary Root has re-
jected the proposition to have the mill
tary transportation business between
this country and Cuba and Porto Rico
conducted by merchant line Of steam
ers on those routes instead of by regular
army transports as at present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Not Entitled to Extra Paw,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-In the case of
w. H. Block and II other acting assist
ant surgeons, U. s. A.. the comptroller
of the treasury has held that contract
surgeon is neither an officer nor an en-
listed man and is not entitled to the 10
per cent increase in pay under the act
IF Nav "a 1900
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
PROTECTING FOREIGNERS.
Imperial Edict Against Disturbances
In Shen-Si Province.


PARIS, Oct. 25.-The foreign Office
has heard directly from NJ. Pichon, the
French minister at Picking. He has
been Ill with typhoid fever, but is i'm
proving and it is believed he will be able
to attend the sessions of the ministers in
a week.
The French consul at Han-Kow cables
that he has secured protection for the
missions and Christians in Shen-Si pro-
vince. Fearing that the courts pres
ence there might create an anti-foreign
outbreak the consul notified the viceroy
that any hostile attitude would result in
breaking all the peace negotiations on
the part of the powers. The viceroy
thereupon secured the issuance of an
imperial decree making death the pen
atty for any anti foreign disturbers of
the peace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
DEoENERAoY THE DEFENSE.
Ferrell's Father and Mother Were
First Cousins.

MARYsvILLE, o., Oct. 25.-Dengen-
eracy is the defense which viii be made
in the trial of Rosslyn Ferrell, now In
progress, for the alleged murder Of
Adams Express Messenger Charles Lane
and the robbery of the express car.
Mrs. Annie Biggerstaf of Steuben-
vile was the f1rskSwitness called for the
defense. She is the prisoners aunt, and
testified that his father and mother are
first cousins and that his grandmother
married her (the grandmother y s~aAa.
The prisoner had lost his cheerful
this morning and came into court In Is
most detected mood. He is very restless
and i'll M ease
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Abandoned at Sea.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-The British steam
err Romsdalen, Captain Long, from
Charleston Oct. for Bremen, passed
Prawle Point today and signalled that
the Norwegian bark Grown Prince, Cap
tain Sorensen, from Darien Sept. 81 for
Liverpool, had been abandoned at sea.
All the crew had been saved, of whom
eight were on board the Romsdalen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
DEPUTIES scooPINo COAL.
Armed Men Are Working In the Cam
cron COlliery.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Oct 25.-Fifty depu-
ties with revolvers in their pockets are
"scooping buckwheat" coal from the
Cameron colliery calm bank. in the
separators today, while 30 coal and iron
policemen patrol the grounds encircling
the separators TO keep strikers at dis
lance. The latter at intervals pass the
public road west OF the colliery and
curse the deputies
No persons other than men wanted to
90 to work are permitted to approach
the breaker. =,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Roosevelt,s Eirst stop.

WATERFOWL, N. Y. Oct. 25.-Gov-
ernor Roosevelt's first stop today was
at Camden, Oneida county. The day
began with heavy fog over the coun-
try and Mr.. Roosevelt made his fest
speech very brief. fearing to injure his
voice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Ia Honor of sherman.

COLUMBUS, o., Oct 25.--The Republic
can campaign in Ohio was at stand
still today as tribute of respect to the
memory Of Hon. John Sherman, whose
funeral occurred at Mansfield this after
noon. The state offices were closed dur
ing the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Surveying a New Railroad.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 25.-Four en-
gineering corps have begun laying out
railroad between QEenburg and Lasch-
kend, for which American locomotives
have been ordered. The engineers win
probably finish the survey In 1900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Agrees to Japan's Proposal.

BERLIN, Oct. 25.-Germany has agreed
to Japan's proposition that peace nego-
tiations with China shall be entrusted to
the foreign representatives at Peking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
Ordered to Chinese Waters.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The navy de-
partment has ordered the tugs Pisca-
taqua and Wompatuck to be put in COM
mission for service in Chinese waters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26

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 sl25 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
fereds,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
For Sale.

l desire to sell my meat market, sit
uated on Forsyth street, opposite j. r.
Hudson's Drugstore, including fix
lures and building. Will sell CHEAP
for cash. Possession given Jan. LIST. r..
N. Allen, or W. w. Dykes Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
FARM and CITY
PROPERTY
FOR SALE
CHEAP AND ON EASY TERMS,

Baglevifarm, 4471S acres, ~ miles out.
Carter farm, $50 acres, Lee county.
Freeman place, 40 acres, out Forsyth st.
Hudson Block on Lee and Jefferson streets
md hudson alley.
The Burke-Coleman city home place.
Also other valuable Lee street, Forsyth
treet and Mayo street property.
GEORGIA LOAN g. TRUST co.
See H. T. Davenport.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
WILL DUDLEY,
PUBLIC SALE
-OF-
VAL VA BILE LIND

will sell my plantation lying three miles
southwest of Americas, and containing
seven hundred acres more or less at public
sale to the highest bidder, at the Court
House in Americas within the legal hours
of sale, on first Tuesday in November next
provided it is not solo at private sale pre-
viOus to that time. 1 have moved to Schley
county and my place is not convenient for
me 10 look after. Titles perfect. Terms
made known on day of sale: For lines and
boun Is apply to r. r. Howe, Americas, Ga.
]. T. HOWE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
ROM
Absolutely AAHz~G-
Pure ~P0NAER

No inferior or impure ingredients are
used in Royal for the purpose of cheaper
ing its cost; only the most highly refined
and heathful.
Royal Baking Powder imparts that
peculiar sweetness, flavor and delicacy
noticed in the finest cake, biscuit, rolls,
ETC., which expert pastry cooks declare is
unobtainable by the of any other
leavening agent
um S n maxi baking powders. 70
wantt to kEowt the effect OF IN
tender
tongue rails
a o heath
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-26
G. 20 EXPRESS

We snip on approval In plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive 1t and test it, If it Is not satisfac
turn your $3.50. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old. Eight bottles for $3.50,
express prepaid; II bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid, $500;
2 gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50. NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies in the market, and
will save you so per cent on your purchases,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
WILL BORN, A SUCCESSFUL FARM
MACHINERY MAN.

Will Born was in the city this week in
the interests of the company he now rep
resents, the Warder, Bushnell d Chess
ner Company which manufacturers the
Champion machines. Mr.. Born worked
for the Plano Company for Is years and
built up a trade very profitable to the
company which employed him. He be-
came the special agent of the Champion
people last year and is having a large
degree of success. He thoroughly under
stands the farm machinery business, is
at all times straightforward, candid and
accommodating and people have the ut
most confidence in him. He adds social
qualities to those of a business nature
and thus his popularity aids the firm
which employs him. He is always cor
daily welcomed when he comes to this
CITY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
DEATH OF CHARLES 8. CANRIGHT.

Charles S. Canright died at the home
of his son in this city early on Monday
morning Of paralysis of the heart. He
had been in i'll health for years and suf-
fered intense pain, but his death was
easy
He wos born March 10, 1897 at Hun
ter, Green county N. Y. When 10 years
old he came with his parents to Wiscon-
sin and settled on farm near Wauke-
sha He was educated at Carroll college,
Waukesha, and taught school in Calu-
met county. He came to Manitowoc in
1855 and was married to Grace S Baker,
Sept 30, 1855 and soon after moved to
Two Rivers, but returned to Manitowoc
in 1858. He served short time as coun-
ty superintendent of schools by appoint
ment of the state superintendent in the
early COS.
Fayette Armsby and he made the sur
vey of the city of Two Rivers when it
was largely wilderness. He leaves four
T. ~ anu Vain iSho VI
this city, Mrs. E. A. Hall of Chicago and
w s. Canright of Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. Canrights ancestors came in an
early day to America, he being of the
third generation born in this country.
He was man of answering purpose
and strong in his convictions. His con-
duct was always guided by his sense Of
right to an extent approaching vigor.
He hated sham and had no charity for
dishonesty. He had the utmost respect
for young people who showed strength
of character and led respectable lives.
He never hattered and word of com
mendation from him meant a great deal
because it was sincere,
The few directions he left as to the
disposition of his remains showed how
offensive display was to him. His flu
neral took place on Wednesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
-=zH-=--
INJURY THE WOODS.

Word WAS received here on Saturday
that Peter Augustin of Kossuth who
left two months ago for Marshfield and
who has been working in the lumber
woods near that place was killed No
mention was made of the manner of his
death. His brother John Augustin at
once left for Marshfeld and soon after
having reached the place informed his
people that Peter was not dead. No
particulars were given as to whether he
was injured or not. The non-arrival of
John leads to the belief there is serious
injury Of some kind.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
TISCH MILL NOTES.

Mrs Joseph Stangel is visiting in Chi
cago,
John Chalupnik was at Sheboygan re-
Gently.
Wenzel Stangel came home from Deer
brook Saturday.
Prof. Philip Roller of the Carlton
graded school, visited us last Sunday.
John Dworak sold his farm and will
move to Rice Lake in the near future.
Joseph Chalupsky Sr. broke his arm
last Sunday DIR, Hoyer is in attendance.
The wedding of Thomas Dolezal to
Miss Parma has been formally announc-
ed.
f. w. Stangel school clerk of District
No. attended the teachers institute at
Mishicott.
The entertainment given mt Mr. Tom
ek's school last Saturday was success,
financially rs well as socially.
Frank Stangel who has been in Arkan.
sas the last two years, returned home
Thursday The following Tuesday he
left for .Deerbook where he will go into
business with his brother
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
A NEW CHURCH.

The members of the st. James church
of this city, Episcopal, have decided tc
build on the old site. The new church
will probably be built this year. The
old church building will be moved &c
the north of the lot. The location il
really desirable one for church and
the members of the congregation show
good sense in retaining the old site. The
only possible objection to it may be that
it is not large enough. The building
may not be completed this year, but at
least So, 600 will be expended on it,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
AN EMBEZZLER.

Leroy w. Secor, the cashier of the
Goodrich Transportation Company at
Milwaukee, was arrested in New York
on Friday last charged with having EN-
bezzled 81, 900 from the company. He
had been notified that his services would
not be needed after January 1, but there
was no suspicion at that time that he
was an embezzler. He left January 1,
and had his household goods removed to
Kansas City. When his shortage was
discovered officers were put on his track
but they were looking for him west
while he went east.
Agent Herbst of the Goodrich Co.
while east on vacation saw Secor on
the streets in New York. He notified
the company and his arrest followed.
He stated that the amount of his short
age was &17, 600
He had only $75 on his person when
captured. The money he embezzled he
spent in specializing and gambling for
both of which he had passion. He did
not take the money in large sums and
used considerable skill in concealing his
manipulations.
He was in the employment of the com
pany for six years and WAS very compe-
tent. He was from Manistee and is a
married man. In addition to his salary
he received quite large income from
an interest he had in collection agency.
But gambling ate up everything.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

THE preliminaries for census taking
in this county are being arranged. Each
town. ward and village will be census
division except that Manitowoc Rapids
and Newton will be divided, though CON
shutting two districts. The Fifth and
the Sixth wards of this city will con
stitute one district.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
NEW QUARTERS.

Knud Anderson has moved his barbor
shop into the Anderson block, one door
east of his old quarters. The room is de-
lightfully located, with large glass front
and high steel ceiling. 1t is finely fur
nished, the new mirrors being particu-
larly attractive. Everything is as neat
as pin and there is every convenience
as well as an abundance of room
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

THE remains of Miss Ella Hayes were
brought to Two Rivers on Saturday last
for interment She died at Lake Park
Minnesota, on Friday The family form
erly resided in Two Rivers, but moved
from their 20 years ago. w. p. Hayes
Of St Paul, John Hayes and Misses Liz
zie aud Katy Hayes accompanied the re-
mains of their sister. She was 32 years
old
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

THE death of William Zahn of Reeds
Vile mentioned in last weeks issue, was
coupled with the information that he
was one Of family Of % children. This
fact has been commented upon by the
state press. There were % children borne
by his mother, who was married twice,
but only IS were born alive.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
MARINE NEWS

Captain J. n. Gallagher is the only
man who has taken boat through the
Straits Of Mackinaw in January. He
set out from Beaver Island on the 9th of
January with the fishing tug Ellen Ger
trude and arrived at Au Sable the Sat
urday following. He is young man
only % years old
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

l.. j. ANDERSON has his building IN
shape now for occupancy and he has
moved his machinery into the warehouse.
His Office is not yet completed so that
he is not yet "at home" in II business
sense. The office is going to be a great
deal handsomer than Louis or even
Theodore. In fact it has the contrasted
beauty of extremes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

LOCAL politics begin to show signs OF
life. Candidates Of both parties are
hopeful in case they can get the nomin-
alton. But there is nothing in the
present which makes it possible to judge
what the result of the fall election may
be. With n sensible national policy this
county will certainly go democratic
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
the -.
COAL /.

Comparison is friend of ours. Comparisons not
odious to the firm who sells the right coal. It's the
..other fellow who hates them. Comparison with
any coal mined proves brand to be unsurpassed.
They're standard gold dollars Then service
dry screen coal; Dirt prompt delivery; courteous
drivers; coal perfection. Worth trying isn't it.
yards THE j. Ii. JOHNSON co. offices.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

THE Ozaukee County Advertiser OF
last Saturday makes very pleasant men
ton of the State Bank Of Port Washing
ton owned by two of our former towns
men, Messrs Henry and Hill. Their
deposits are three times what they ex-
pected and prominent businessmen are
investing in the bank stock.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

The leading officials of the G. d. N.
w. were in the city on Friday last and
made an inspection of the terminals here.
The company has decided to enlarge Its
coal docks on the lake front 50 rs to in
clude all the vacant place lying between
the present coal docks and the river.
This will cost about $40, 900 The ex-
tension will be ready for the season S
business
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25

A PETITION has been numerously
signed by residents of Sheboygan for
the establishment Of II marine hospital
ut that place, 1t is thought the petition
will be granted as the Surgeon General
Of the Marine Hospital Service said that
as soon as it would be consistent with
the good Of the service one would be es-
tablished there
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-25
THE INSURANCE WAR.

The insurance war is going merrily on.
The Northwestern National has now in
opposition to it all the other companies.
There is cutting and slashing beyond
anything thought possible. All the
other companies are meeting the rates
of the Northwestern National in the lat
ter's territory and the result is rate of
cheap insurance beyond the expectation
of any one. OF course these rates are
only temporary. They are away below
what is proper, just as they were form
erly in excess of what was reasonable.
The fight will work to the temporary
disadvantage of the Manitowoc Fire In
surance Company as it is not yet in a
position to take PAL t in contest so fierce
as this. There has never been anything
like it in insurance circles here or any
where else. The Northwestern National
is not union company and is not bound
by the arbitrary rates fixed. But these
arbitrary rates are smashed in Manito-
voc for the time being. 1t is war to
the death.