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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD
DOWN IN LOUISIANA
Death of Two Bad Negroes
Deemed Necessary.
so THEY WERE LYNCHED

Good People of Bossimer, La, Put
Two Bad Characters Out of Way.
Edwards, Head Devil of Gang, Still
at Large.
NEW ORLEANS June 20.-The lynch
ing of two negroes last night near
Shreveport created a sensation today, as
with the excitement dying out it was
thought their lives would be spared at
least until the murderer Edwards was
captured. A special from Shreveport,
however, says that evidence was discov-
cred so clearly establishing the guilt of
Smith and McLand as enemies of the
whites and dangerous elements to be
left at large among the negroes that the
people of BOssier regarded their execu-
ton essential to the preservation Of or
der in the parish. The evidence OBJ
tanned by the police showed the follow.
ing facts:
The organization of which "Prophet"
Smith was the head had it's origin III
Houston, and was known as the Church
Of the Living God. " The three mem
bers of the supreme council as indicated
by regular printed letter heads which
were found were: Smith and McLand,
who were lynched, and Prince Ed
wards, the murderer of Foster. Smith,
when he came to Louisiana, established
himself at Shreveport, but was finally
ordered away by the chief of police as a
dangerous character. After the shoot
ing of Foster search of his premises
was instituted and the "Ark of the Gov
enant, rudely constructed box, with
hoo-doo designs on and within it, was
found. When is was touched by the
| searchers the negroes were greatly ter
ritied and stated that but one had ad-
vanced far enough to lay hands on the
| sacred box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Named General superintendent.

RICHMOND, June 2O.-Rev. DR.. A. L.
Phillips of Nashville, Tenn, has been
appointed general superintendent Of
Sabbathschools and Young Peoples So
ciety in the Southern Presbyterian
church. This establishes the Sunday
school work as a department on foot
ing with other branches of the work OF
the denomination. Mr.. Phillips is ex-
pected to accept and enter upon his
work Sept. l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Commercial Travellers.

ATLANTIC CITY, June 2O.-The Inter
national Federation of Commercial
Travellers elected the following officers
today: President, Edward Trevett, Uti.
ca; vice president, r. A. Cavanaugh,
Chicago; secretary and treasurer, Ar
thur L. Sheets, Omaha.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
TRUE TO THEIR CUSTOM.
Grand Jury Fails to Indict Blind
Tiger Keepers.

CHARLESTON, June 20.-In the state
court yesterday Judge Benet delivered
a scathing charge to the grand jury on
the open violation of the dispensary law
in Charleston. He said the conditions
were outrageous, and requested mem
bers of the jury in any way connected
with blind tigers to stand aside.
Immediately after the charge more
than 80 dispensary cases were presented,
and in a short while mo bills" were re.
turned on the first received. The grand
jury will refuse to indict other violators
of the law, and the open violations will
continue.
Judge Benet has been making quiet
investigation, it is said, and he is not
satisfied with some of the men serving
on the jury. There are at least 500
blind tigers in the city, and, in the face
of absolute proof, the grand jury will
not issue indictments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Mrs. McKinIey's Condition.

WASHINGTON, June 90 Mrs. McKin-
1ey's condition continues to improve
and DR.. Dixey speaks most encouraging
ly of her case. Preparations are being
made at the White House for the de-
parture of the president and Mrs. Nc.
Kinley to Canton the first week in July.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21

SAVANNAH. june 9'-Spirits turpentine,
frm at 345s4; receipts, 604; sales, 5s7; ex
ports, none. Rosln, rirm receipts, 29l6;
sales, 1,44l; exports. 2,2l7. Quote: A. B, G,
Sl.05; d. $llU; L, s1.l5; F. sl.20; G., 81. s5;
il, $l.40; l. $l.55; X, $1.s0; NJ, $3.50; N,
1926
CHARLESTON, June 20.-Turpentine, arm
at 33 Rosln, firm; B. G. $l.0j; ID, Sl.05; X,
g. 10; L, $1.15: G, Sl.20; II. $1.30: /, $l.46, K,
ST. ~; NJ $3.50: N. $3.50 windowgiass.
$2SJ: water white. $500.
WILMINGTON. June 20.-Spirits turpen-
tine, firm at 311s034; receipts, 1O0 Rostns
firm at 95Q$l.0O. receipts. $50. Crude
turpentine, steady at 81. lOQ2. To- receipts
lOI. Tar, firm at $3.50; receipts. 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Honorary Degrees For Americans.

LONDON, June 20.-At the conyoca.
ton held at Oxford university the hon
orary degree of Doctor of Laws was con.
ferred on DR.. 9. A. Briggs and DIR.
Francis Brown of the Union Theologi-
cal seminary. New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
l. e N.'s La esi : coop.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. June 20.-The
Louisville and Nashville has bought the
Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans
railroad, which operates between Selma
and Thomaston, and will take charge
July l. Colonel f. NJ. Abbott will re.
main president of the road under the
new ownership.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
EVENTS IN CHINA.
Allies Permit Native Troops to Occupy
small Places.

OCCuDY
small Places.
TIEN-TsIN, June 90 Chinese troops,
with the permission of the allied forces,
are occupying small unimportant places
in the neighborhood of Yang -Tsun, re-
Gently vacated by the foreign troops.
General Lorne Campbell SAYS the de-.
lnquents in the recent difficulties be-
tween soldiers of the allies will be Sc.
verely punished. Similar troubles are
not likely 10 occur again.
General Voyron, tie French COM
mander, has heartily co operated with
the British cJmn:ander, and is de.
termined. 50 far as tie French are con-
Cerned, tna5 order shall be maintained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Begin
Right!
IOHNSON'S TONIC

IUHNSUNS IUElC.
The Sickes man is not always in bed. The meanest kind
o sickness just to be able to attend to ones duties With
c blood In your veins you perform with pleasure the work
that becomes an arduous task for half we'll people
Why don't you take IOHNSONS TONIC? 1t is the
Worlds Greatest Medicine The dealer less money on
lOHNSUhS lONC than on any other kind Now remember
that your health is your business and making money is his
business
1t would pay you better to drive twenty-five miles get
bottle OF IOHNSOhS TONIC rather use the cheap kind
that pays more profit to the dealer
Money making and Lesavng don't very close toget-
er IOHNSONS TONIC is the kind that 1t is 100 times
better than Qunne. Does in day what slow Quinne
cannot do in ten days.
Better do your own thinking when your health is at stake
Insist upon having the Worlds Greatest Medicine
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
How Business Was Done.

The members of the church, known
as "princes," held regular meetings, at
which Smith presided, with the desig-
nation Of king"
The following is an exact copy from
the minutes of meeting held on the
Foster plantation, showing how busi-
ness was carried on and the enmity that
existed between Smith and his followers
and the chief of police of Shreveport
and Foster, the murdered man:
1.-The royal archive of the Kingdom of
God met in supreme council. Sang
Dark Was the Night. Opened by
reading the thirty chapter of
Isaiah.
"After F. K. Smith, the king, an
nOunced the meeting, he stated that he
was advised of God TO call the princes
together in council to decide what
should be done with the chief of police
and his force for interfering with the
king of the Church OF God in Shreve.
port.
'eSix Months Ahiiction."
"Prince Webb, being the first to
arise, said he was in favor of demand
ing six months atf1iction upon the chief.
Prince Hicks said he was in favor of
the same. Also, Prince McLand. Also,
Prince Johnson. Also, Prince Edwards.
All concurred in demanding six months
affliction on Chief Lake of Shreveport.
Next case was the rockers of the
building. The case was decided. All
that rock the building must be punished
with death in four days. A complaint
was taken against J. NJ. Foster that he
should be tormented until he give con-
sent that all saints leave the place.
Evidences of Conspiracy.
Before he was lynehed last night,
Smith confessed that he had loaded the
gun with which Foster was killed.
Many letters of an incend1ary character
written by Smith and his gang have
been found.
Tha discovery of these evidences of
conspiracy led to last nights lynching.
Sheriff Thompson of Bossier made no
attempt to interfere, in view of the su.
perior numbers of the mob.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
JOHNSON'S CHILL and FEVER TONIC.

1t has been on the market for the
past seventeen years, and stands
higher to-day as curative agent
than any other medicine made.
Take thorough course of JOHN
SONS TONIC and enjoy that keen
pleasure in life that only belongs to
thoroughly well people.
Costs so cents a bottle. Get it
today.
A. 3. CIRARDEAU,
SAVANNAH; GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured bv the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plantssknown to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. z.
Forsale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
New Lands Planted.

It is not likely that much of the new
lands which are being planted in the
eastern end of the island in the belief
that tariff concession will be made by
the United States will have cane ready
to grind within the next 12 months, yet
there is every reason to look for a crop
of 100000 tons to $4,000 in the season
of 1902. In this. the great central su-
gar belt, another year will bring most
of the plantations up to their normal
production before the insurrection.
There are still many estates around
Matanzas which have not been cleared
and replanted, but they grow fewer
with each month, and the probability
is that their distressed owners either
will be closed out under foreclosure pro-
ceedings or will be able to finance their
plantations through outside aid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Estates Fully Recovered.

In the Cardenas district there are few
estates which have not fully recovered,
and it has happened this year that Car
denas has gone ahead of Matanzas in it's
shipments, but both ports have handled
more than 200, 900 bags, or 10000 tons
each. Some of the bad belt, as it is
known, is still under partial recultiva-
tion, but this is because these poor lands
do not pay for raising sugar at present
prices Most of them are held out as
bargains to Americans who think that
all sugar lands in Cuba are the same
who sometimes are led into buying
wherever they see cane growing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

Spot cotton firmer; q to % higher: mid
ding uplands, 8 9-16. middling gulf. 8
| 13A16c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
CUBk'S SUGAR CROP
QUITE ENCOURAGING
Reduction Of Trade Balance
Against Island.
ACREAGE IS INCREASED

1t Is Estimated That Another Year
Will Bring Most of the Plantations
Up to Their Normal Production-Old
and New Conditions.
New YORK, June 20. - The CORE.
spondent of The Tribune writing from
Matanzas says:
The sugar crop figures for this season
are encouraging enough. In round num-
bers the production is fixed at 600, 900
tons, and this has brought not far from
$780, 100000 The payment from the crop
has helped to reduce the unfavorable
trade balance against the island. While
the price has been fair. had it been a
shade higher the production would have
reached $50, 900 tons, but many of the
planters preferred not to grind. believ-
ing that prices will be a little better
next year. The cane acreage for the
coming season is about e-thigd larger
than during the last year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21

GUNNER is here, and those who start
~ right will go through the whole summer
season with little trouble. A taint of Mala-
rial poisoning in your blood to-day will last
until the Fall unless you drive it out now.
Blood Medicines can't cure Malaria poison
mo The ankidnta for Malaria nnisnninn is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
The Old and the New.

The Cuban planter is going through
an industrial and social revolution. The
old baronial estates are passing away.
The individual planter is becoming less
and less a factor. He talks of the old
time feudalism just as the southern cot
ton planters used to talk of it, and he
gr1eves over the new conditions which
reduce his own Importance, but there is
no remedy. His hospitality, where he
has the means, is as princely as in the
past, and if he has been able to get large
enough advances on his crops or to find
some corner of the plantation which
was not already mortgaged, he still
counts on the season III Paris, London
or Saratoga with his family; but with
the creditors pressing him and the new
conditions OF production to be met. it is
only i'll a few cases that he is able to
take this vacation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
To Divert Flow of Rivers.

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-Acting under
the direction of Chief photographer
Genell, surveying parties have just be-
gun work in the Jennison river valley
in western Colorado, near Montrose,
which looks to diverting the river by
means Of a great tunnel through a
valley. Another party has begun pre-
liminary work of diverting St. Mary's
river into the Milk river valley in Mon.
tana
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21

The above are only few brands Of the
many we carry in stock Send for catalogue.
Whtskey, Peach and Apple Brandtes, etc.
sold equally as low, from s1,25 gallon ups
wards.
1--WE make a speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
fered..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-21
Ertracf from 3 Letter dated
dranItyiIIe, s. C, August 70, 1889.

AZ the age Of So with Is years of active
practice, I am q careful observer and eau
uous in endorsing proprietary medicines, but
can conscientiOusly endorse your JoHNsoN's
CHILL AND FEVER TONIC as one Of the best
combination remedies for ChiIs and Fever
have ever used 1t corrects the vitiated Sc
cretions OF the liver, relieves eostiveness, and
promotes absorption and assimilation of food,
thus fulfilling all the indications claimed for it
Yours truly,
T. p. EDWARDS, N. d.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02
Song

At the Weyman A. NJ. e. Church
Sunday evening at 7:45 o'clock the fol-
lowing programme of special music
will be rendered:
Mrs. Rose Simmons
Two ChoruseS.
Mrs. Jessie Clarke
Instrumental Duet. ..........-..
............M essrS. Wallace and Burnett
Solo......:"......s".....Miss Eloise Wood
Cornet Charles Early
Edward Johns
Duct--
Mrs. Rachel Robertson and Miss Eloise
Wood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02
Exciting RUNAWAY.

Yesterday afternoon a very exciting
runaway occurred on the Island, but nc
one was seriously hurt. A fine driving
horse was being driven by Hume
Greer, and while ON Huron street ii
frightened at a street car and become
unm~anageable. The horse dashed on
the sidewalk and swung the carriage
against the fence in front of the Black
residence, damaging the fence consid-
erably. The carriage next struck a
tree and was dashed to kindling wood.
The horse, freed from this, ran consid-
cradle distance before captured. The
driver was badly bruised as was also
the horse, but neither are hurt serl-
ously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02
Other Church Notes.

The Rev. David A. Cunningham has
returned from a short visit to friends
near West Alexander.
Services will he held in the Laughlin
Memorial Church. on Eighteenth street,
Sunday at 2:30 O'Clock.
The Rev. Charles H. Robinson, of the
First U. P. Church. is expected home
to-day from Baltimore.
The Rev. Herman Haas will conduct
the usual Sunday morning and evening
services in the St. Paul Reformed
Lnurch.
Last evening the Rev. Jacob Brit
tingham, of st. Luke's, and the Rev.
B.. NJ. Spur, of Moundsville, exchanged
pulpits.
The Rev. David A. Cunningham, d.
D., will conduct the usual services Sun
day in the First Presbyterian Church
at 1890 a. m. and $50 p. n.
Services will be conducted in the
Wesley NJ. e. church Sunday by the
Rev. Gregory Bleakley, .ae pastor, al
10: 80 .. N. and 1880 .. m.
The Rev. Joseph Speers, the pastor,
will preach Sunday In the Second Pres
bytsrian Church at 10: 30 a. m. and 1880
D. m. Other services at the usual
hours.
The Rsv. c. e. Clark, the pastor. will
conduct services Sunday morning and
aRoninG n tn Th0msan n. E. Church
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02

is best afforded by becoming a member
of our select and limited personally
conducted tours through Old Mexico
Special vestibuled Pullman train,
consiting of composite car, dining car,
compartment sleepers, drawing-room
and observation cars will be the home
of the party for the entire journey,
during which time all the important
cities and points of interest in that
republic will be visited.
The rates cover all the expenses of
the trip, including railroad fare,
sleeper, all meals in the dining ar,
carriages, service OF guides, interpre-
ters, etc.
Itinerary and full information will
be furnished upon application to ]. r.
James, G.. P. A, Iron Mountain Route,
905 Park bldg, Pittsburg, Pa. (sat)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02
It 1880 and 7:3e O'Clock. othsr -.
vices as usual.

It 1880 and 7:3e o'clock. Other 90
vices as usual.
Does God Carer is the subject Of
the Rev. S. +. Westhafer's sermon Sun
day morning in the Fourth Street M. e.
Church. His evening subject will be
What is Conversion?"
The senior catechiticaI class Of the
Second English Lutheran Church will
meet on Tuesday and Thursday even
ings of each week at the home of the
pastor, 1o5 Thirty-frst street.
The Rev. A. r. Robinson, Of Martins
Ferry, will preach Sunday morning in
the First United Presbyterian Church.
In the evening the Rev. Charles H.
Robinson, the pastor. will preach.
The Rev. T. J.. White will preach
Sunday morning and evening in the
Second Christian Church, on the ISL
and. Morning subject, THE Reason Of
Failure" evening subject, The Two
Growths."
The Rev. Martin W. Buck will con-
duct the usua. SERVES Sunday morn
ing and evening in the First Baptist
Church. At the conclusion of the
morning service the sacrament Of the
Lords Supper will be administered.
The Rev. C. B. Graham will conduct
the usual sunday morning and evening
services in North Street NJ. E. Church.
Morning topic, 'uod's Freeman" even
ing subject, Travelling Your Path"
Other services during the week as
usual.
The Rev. David Austin will conduct
services in the Vance Memorial Church
Sunday at 10 a. N. and 1880 p7. fae
series of special m On the par
ables of Christ will be continued. These
are intended especially for the young
men and
The Rev. j.. Fl. Littell, pastor of the
Second United Presbyterian Church,
will conduct services Sunday in the
A. o. U. W. hall at 10: 80 a. m. and 7:30
p. m. Cottage prayer meeting Wednes-
day at the home Of Mr.. John Crockard,
of North Main street.
The Rev. r. r. Bigger will conduct
services at the usual hours tomorrow
at teh Third Presbyterian church. He
will preach in the morning a sermon
to the members 0 fthe church, and in
the evening his cecond sermon upon
the subject Christ Seeking and Saving
the Lost"
The Rev. S. Robinson, of the Chap
line Street NJ. E. Church, will preach
Sunday morning on the subject The
Glory of Christ's Church." His even
ing subject Is Let Jesus of Bethlehem
Alone" Wednesday evening their will
be an important congregational meet
ing and all are urged to be present.
The Rev. J. ". Waters will preach
Sunday morning and evening in the
Simpson M. E. Church at 10: 80 and
7:30 O'Clock. At the evening service
the conference music will be rehearsed
and the conference directory will be
distributed to those who are going to
entertain the visiting preachers. Other
services as usual.
The Rev. c. H. Molony, the pastor,
will preach at 1890 o'clock Sunday
morning in the Zane Street church. In
the evening at 1870 o'clock, the regular
quarterly meeting will be held. The
Rev. A. Moore, D.. D., will preach and
administer the sacrament of the Lords
Supper at the close of the service. A
feature of the evening service will be
a solo, by the Waters of Babylon"
by the Rev. Molony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02
Osteepathy For women and Children.

The Tri-State Osteopathic Institute
has secured the services Of DR.. Kath-
airline Parrish, graduate of the Associat-
ed College of ~Osteopathy, who will treat
only diseases Of women and children.
DR.. Parrish will be in the Office Mon
day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Of
each week. Office hours 9 to II a. M,
100 to 4:30 p. IA. Tri-State Osteopa-
thic Institute, corner Tenth and Main.
Main street entrance No. 1000, Tenth
street entrance No. 20.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02

1t is understood that a movement has
been started by a gentleman who is
thoroughly familiar with all branches
of the installment business, to organ
ize another insta1ment company in
this city. 1t is said that the company
contemplates leasing the Mccoy Shoe
Company building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02

On February 26th, March 5th, 18th,
10Th, 26th, and April End, 9th, 10th,
23rd and Goth, The Missouri Pacific Ry.
and Iron Mountain Route will sell one
way tickets from ST. Louis to the Pa
cifc Coast and intermediate points. at
the very low ate of s27.5e. For time
tables. information, etc, address ]. r.
James, G. P. A., So5 Park Ridge Bldg,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02

The Rev. David w. Howard, rector of
the st. Matthew's P. E. Church, has
announced the following services for
Sunday: Holy Communion at 5 a. M;
morning prayer and sermon at 1920,
subject of sermon, Running With the
Foormen;" evening prayer and lecture
at 1870, subject of lecture, John
Wycliffe and the Oxford Reformers."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-02

On Monday morning at 10 o'cock will
occur in the First Baptist Church in
this city, the regular monthly meeting
o. the Panhandle Baptist Ministerial
Union. There is no business of i'm
portance to come up at this meeting,
but several interesting papers nave
been prepared and will be read.