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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Attempt to Rob Bank Failed.

Cincinnati, Dec. 11.-Five or six
burglars made an attempt to rob the
safe of the First National bank at
Felicity, Clermont county, Ohio, early
this morning. The explosion awak-
ened Mr.. Thomas Donald, who, on ap-
pearing, was ordered back into his
house. He armed himself and reap
peared and an exchange of shots fol-
lowed which awakened the town, and
in the presence of superior numbers
the burglars fed. They had blown off
the outer doors of the safe and wreck
ed the furniture, but had not reach.
ed the cash box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
SOLD NEGROES INTO SLAVERY.
Unusual Crime Charged to Ben Milan,
of Lawrence County, Ala.

of Lawrence County, Ala.
New Decatur, Ala, Dec. 11.-Ben Mi
lam, negro, an ex-slave of Lawrence
county, is under arrest charged with
an unusual crime. 1t is alleged that
Milan has for some time been en-
gagged in kidnapping negroes and selling
them as slaves to the white manager
of a Tennessee river island plantation,
some miles below Decatur.
1t is said Milan would induce ne
groes to accompany him to the island
with the promise of securing posi-
tions for them on the plantation at
good wages, and that when they reach
ed there he would sell them in bond
age, and being confined within the
stockade escape was impossible and
their relatives could never ascertain
their whereabouts.
1t is said that a young negro who
recently escaped from the island told
the story and caused the arrest of Ben
Milan. He reports that kidnapped
negro has been confined on this island
as slave for seven years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Round over for Eoruerv.

Scottsboro, Ala, Dec. 11.-Levi
Sheriff., charged with forging the
name of his sister to a government
claim, was tried before Judge Cargill
and bound over to the circuit court.
1t is alleged that Sheriff. forged the
name of Mrs. Sheriff., mother of Will
liam Sheriff., who some time ago died
in the Philippines, to claim for pay
due young Sheriff., which he collect
ed and appropriated to his own use
without authority.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
ASSIGNMENT at LouIsvIIIe.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 1.-THE Louis.
vile Savings, Loan and Building asso-
citation, which has been in business in
this city for IL years, has filed deed
of assignment. The liabilities are es-
timated at $4,000 and 1t is stated that
the assets amount to S5 cents on the
dollar. The assignment, it is claimed,
is due to the decision of the Kentucky
court of appeals, which was unfavora.
BILE to building and loan associations.
]. w. McMullen, the former manager
of the company, is the assignee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Police Disperse Laborers.

Buda Pest, Dec. 1.-The differences
between capital and labor are assum-
ing aggravated proportions here. Hun.
dreds of unemployed persons paraded
today, shouting Down with the the Funk
ers!" They made such threatening
demonstration before the National
club and Social club buildings that
the police were obliged to charge and
dispense them. Numbers of arrests
were made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
PROTOCOL SIGNED BY
U. S. AND NICARAGUA
Additional Details In Regard
to Canal Lease Document.
LITTLE REPUBLIC is SATISFIED

Nicaragua Will Have Full Sovereignty
Over Canal Route, but the United
States Will Have Control of 1t and
Can Lend Troops II Necessary
New York, Dec 11.-A Herald dis.
patch from Managua, Nicaragua, gives
the following additional details in re-
gard to the signing of the canal lease
documents:
The protocol signed by the United
states Minister Merry and Dr. Fer
nando Sanchez, the Nicaraguan secre-
tarX of foreign affairs, grants the
United States miles on each side of
the proposed canal, the meridian line
being the center of the waterway. Mic
aragua will have full sovereignty over
the canal route, but the United States
will have control over it, can maintain
a permanent police vigilance and can
land troops If it is necessary. In re-
turn the United States government
guarantees the sovereignty, integrity
and independence of Nicaragua. Pres
ident Zelaya and Secretary Sanchez
are strong advocates of the canal
The entire republic is contented over
the situation. Confidence is inspired
now that the Nicaraguan government
is dealing directly with the United
States instead of speculative compa-
nies.
President Zelaya has issued a decree
by which the government of Nicara-
qua donates about 100000 square
yards of land in one or more lots, sit
uated on Ometepe island, in Lake
Nicaragua, to the United States for
use as a sanitarium for the benefit of
laborers on the canal. The United
States may appoint surgeon to Sc
lect the actual locality of the donated
land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
DEMOCRATS WIN AT BOSTON.
Completely Overwhelmed Republicans


Completely Overwhelmed Republicans
In the City Election.
Boston, Dec. 1.-THE Democrats
completely overwhelmed the Republi.
cans in the city election yesterday,
General Patrick A. Collins being elect
ed over Mayor Thomas N. Hart by the
largest plurality in quarter OF a cen.
tury.
The Democrats likewise obtained
control of both branches of the city
government, elected their street COM
missioner, Salem D. Charles, and prac.
tically all their candidates for the
school commission. AS usual the city
voted strongly in favor of license.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
underoround Lake Found

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 11.-A remark.
able underground discovery has been
made at Wilson Springs, in the south
ern part of the state, where a develop
ment company is engaged in prospect
ing for oil At a deptn or about 800
feet the drill struck an underground
lake of fresh water 60 feet in depth.
The body of water is located between
two dense stratas of ordinary clay and
is perhaps the largest underground
body of water ever struck in oil pros.
pecting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12

Washington, Dec. 11.--Judge Ray,
chairman of the judiciary committee,
has called meeting of that commit
tee for tomorrow, when the questions
of restricting anarchy AMI anarchists
and of formulating an antitrust meas.
ure will be discussed informally.
In view OF the presidents recon-
mendations both of these subjects are
considered of the first Importance.
Many plans for dealing with anarchy
are before the committee and Mr.. Ray
is drafting measure combining their
best features. Conferences will be
held with the president and Speaker
Henderson with a view of determin,
ing along what lines it is desirable
to proceed as to antitrust legislation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Grand Trunk Western Railway

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. 11.-Articles
Of incorporation have been filed in the
office Of the secretary of state for the
Grand Trunk Western Railroad com
pany. The principal place of business
is given as Detroit, Mich. The capi.
tai stock is s6,000,000. It is a CONSOLE
dation Of the Port Huron and Indiana
railway and the Indiana and Illinois
railway. There has been talk of the
Grand Trunk striking for Pacific
coast terminus, and this may be step
toward that end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Coal Oil In a Well.

New Decatur, Ala, Dec. 11.-Coal oil
has been discovered at Austinville, a
suburb 2 miles south of this city. A
well on lot belonging to Charles H.
Austin is so strongly impregnated
with oil as to make the water unfit
for use. The well is about 80 feet
deep, but will be drilled deeper by Mr..
Austin, as it is believed that large
reservoir of oil will be found which
will result in a paying investment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 11.-Gordon
Jones, son of Ex-Governor and District
Judge Thomas G. Jones, enlisted yes
terday in the navy as yeoman. He
is just grown and was named for Gen
eral John B. Gordon, on whose staff
his father served during the war. The
recruit did not announce his purpose
to any one before applying to the re.
cruiting Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Argentine Minister Not To Retire.

Santiago de Chile, Dec. 10, via Gal
veston-All statements to the effect
that the minister of the Argentine Re
public to Chilli is about to retire are
without foundation. The Argentine
minister and the Chilian minister OF
foreign affairs still continue their con
ferences. The present feeling is in nc
way exciting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
$25o,ooo FIRE AT WOOSTER.

Main Building of the University at
That Place Burns.
Wooster, o., Dec. 11.-Fire of un-
known origin early today destroyed
the main building of the University
of Wooster The loss is estimated at
$250,000; insurance about $4,000.
1t is supposed that an explosion of
chemicals in one of the laboratories
was the cause. The main building
was six stories high and was built 80
years ago. Owing to low water pres
sure the fire department was unable to
cope with the flames.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Command Captured.

London, Dec. 11.-Lord Kitchener
in dispatch from Standerton, Trans
vaal colony, dated Tuesday, Dec. 10,
announces that General Bruce-Hamil-
ton, after night march, surprised and
captured practically the whole of the
Boer Bethel command at Trichards
Fontein early this morning. Seven
Beers were killed and 131 made pris'
oners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
MURDER VERDICT RETURNED.
Coffman's Deed Adjudged Unlawful
Malicious and PremedItatsd.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 11.-The
body of the Rev. J. w. Bradford, who
was shot and killed by Justice of the
Peace Coffman at Brookside church
on Sunday last, was shipped yesterday
to Meridian, Miss, for burial. The
body was followed to the train by a
large number of the clergy.
The coroner's jury rendered it's ver-
dict in the case yesterday and charged
that the killing was unlawful, mali
cious and premeditated. A warrant
was sworn out against him for murder
and he is now in Jail.
The congregation of the Brookside
church and friends of the dead preach
er have retained counsel and will pros
ecute the case vigorously.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Heavy Traffic In orsnoee-

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. II The rail.
way yards are blocked with eastern
California oranges, which are contin-
ually pouring into the city to be sent
across Texas to the eastern markets.
The orange movement this year
through Ell Paso is the heaviest ever
known and additional men have been
put on to handle the traffic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Back From Florence, italy.

New York, Dec. 11-Miss Cordelia
Roosevelt-Scovel, daughter of Cheva
lier Scovel, and her mother, Mrs
Roosevelt-Scovel, were voyagers on
the recently arrived North German
Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm Del
Crosse. They travelled 1000 miles
from Florence, in Italy, to be present
at the debut of Miss Roosevelt -ScoveI's
cousin, Miss Alice Roosevelt, the pres
ident's eldest daughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
HISTORIC CARRIAGE BURNED.
Fire Destroys Vehicle In Which Mar

Fire Destroys Vehicle In Which Mar
tyred President Rode at Chicago.
Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE carriage in
which President Mckinley rode when
he was here attending the peace jubi.
lee celebration, in 1898, and which
played a conspicuous part in the Nc
Kinley memorial service, was destroy.
ed by fire early today in the livery
stables of the Leroy Paine company.
1871 Michigan avenue
The fire was the result of the explo-
sion of the furnace in the basement of
the establishment. Three men and 70
horses narrowly escaped death. The
damage was about $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Nor me man wanreu.

San Jose, CAL, Dec 1.-THE man
arrested at Santa Clara on suspicion
of being Henry G. Fleischman, default.
ing cashier of the Farmers and Mer.
chants bank of Los Angeles, proved
to be B. F. Dudley, a machinist, who
came from the east under contract
with the Risdin Iron works of San
Francisco. The man tailed somewhat
with F1eischman's description and the
fact that he was well dressed and had
considerable money about him led to
his arrest. Dudley was released.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
WANT FRANCHISE TAX RAISED.
Suit Brought Against Missouri State
Board of Equalization.

st. Louis, Dec. 1.-THE city of ST.
Louis and board of education will be-
gin suit jointly through their attor-
neys, City Counsellor Schumacher and
Judge Rombauer, against the state
board of equalization to endeavor to
compel that board to raise the fran
chise tax of the United Railways com
pany and several other st. Louis cor.
porati0ns.
Judge Rombauer believes that the
street railway company should be as
sessed for its full value of $4,000, 900
instead of only $8,5OU,OOO. President
John Schorrs, of the board of educa-
tion, has appointed a committee of
three to confer with similar commit
tees from Kansas City and ST. Joseph
boards of education In an endeavor to
have the school tax raised from 40 to
60 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Failed 70 cef aootv.

Shreve, o., Dec. 11.-Robbers early
today blew the safe in the Farmers
bank here. The explosion awakened
citizens, who turned out en- masse to
capture the cracksmen. The latter,
however, fed without securing any
booty. Two men, supposed to have
been implicated in the robbery, were
subsequently captured near here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
SENATE TAKES Up
NEW CANAL TREATY
Bacon Of Georgia Made an
Argument Against It.
SAYS THAT 1T is uN-AmERlcAN

But VIII Not obstruct the Ratification
of the same-Ray, of judiciary Com.
mittee, Calls Meeting to Consider An.
archistic Question, Etc.
Washington, Dec. I1.-When the
senate went into executive session to-
day the new Hay-Pauncefote canal
isthmfan treaty was Immediate
ly taken up. Senator Culberson spoke
briefly in criticism of it and was fol-
lowed by Senator Bacon, who made a
somewhat extended argument against
it. Senator Bacon criticised the
treaty as un-American and said that 1t
contained many of the Objectionable
features of the original agreement,
while it was entirely unsafeguarded,
as the old treaty had been by the SEN
ate amendments.
He said, however, that he would not
obstruct the ratification of the new
treaty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Davis, of Newton. Springs Sensation
In the House.


Atlanta, Dec. 1.-THE governor
signed the dispensary bill for Rome.
The resolution by Miller, of Musco-
gee, to increare the INDECENT pension
appropriation for 1900 from $500, 900
to $S62,500 was adopted.
The bill by Mr.. Lennon, of Telfair,
authorizing judges to remove jury
commissioners for cause was passed
SO to 15. The author charged that in
some counties these commissioners
were packing the jury boxes with the
names of their kinsmen and political
henchmen.
Representative Davis, of Newton,
sprung decided sensation when he
submitted minority report that the
institution for the deaf at Cave Spring
was rotten, and that it will fail by it's
own rottenness in a short time unless
the legislature looks into it's affairs
at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
compuIsory Education Probable.

Raleigh, Dec. HIT is widely be-
lieved that compulsory education is
near at hand for North Carolina. 1t is,
in fact, natural sequence of the fran
chise amendment to the constitution.
The latter has acted already as great
stimulus to public education.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Submarine Boat Fulton Raised.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE submarine
torpedo boat Fulton, which sank at
her dock at New Suffolk, L. l., Monday,
was raised today The only damage
done was by the water that poured
through the forward hatch. After her
machinery has been overhauled and
cleaned she will be as good as ever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the LIQUID laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them IN the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling coldk headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
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 method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Go.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N.Y.
For sale by all Druggists SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
OIL COMPANY FORMED.
Incorporated With Capital of So 900, 900
at Trenton, N. J.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 1.-THE Terri
tory Illuminating Oil company, CAPT
tai $3,OO0000, was incorporated here
today.
The company is authorized to pur.
chase, own and control all the rights
real estate, personal property, docks
or other security of the Phoenix Oil
company and Usage Oil company, now
operating in the Usage Indian reserva
ton
The incorporators are John /. Bill
lings, Tracy $. Buckingham, Evan j
Dudley, Thornton Parker and Thomas
]. McLaren, all of Jersey City.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
REV. THos. M. eAMBoN DIES.
Was Vicar General and Chancellor c
Diocese of Louisville.

Louisville, Dec. 1.-THE Rev. Mr..
Thomas M. Gambon, rector of st. Pat
rick's Catholic church in this city and
vicar general and chancellor of the
diocese Of Louisville, died suddenly at
his home in this city this morning
from heart failure, the result of an
attack of the grip.
Father Gambon was 64 years old
and was a native of Ireland.
Previous to his coming to this city
25 years ago he was professor OF math.
ematics in st. Mary's college in EN-
mettsburg, Md.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
LAsHED TO MAST OF A BARGE.
Captain Morrissey and His Men Had
Fearful Experience.

Fearful Experience.
Mobile, Ala, Dec. 1.-THE steam
tug E. L. Russell has just reached
port and reports that while towing a
barge containing 5000 barrels of oil
from Sabine Pass, Tex, to New Or
leans she encountered a southeast
storm on Sunday and lost the barge
the following morning.
The crew OF the barge, Captain
Thomas Morrissey and seven men, had
terrible experience Sunday night,
lashed to the mast of the barge. They
were rescued Monday by means of an
improvised breeches buoy. Captain
Morrissey was so exhausted that he
could not stand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
NELLIE cRoPsEY MYSTERY.
Search for Missing Girl Being VIgor-
ousIy Prosecuted.

ousIy Prosecuted.
Elizabeth City, ~ c., Dec. 11.--Not.
withstanding that the committee of
five which has been prosecuting the
search for the missing Nellie Cropsey
believe they will be able to clear up
the mystery within a short time, Chief
of Police Dawson is still without in.
formation. He said:
Il still think the girl is either drown.
ed or murdered, but have no definite
clew."
The party dragging the river under
the direction of the committee of five
yesterday brought up piece Of dress
goods, which it is thought may have
belonged to Miss Cropsey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Elvnn Reelected President.

Birmingham, Ala, DEC. 11.-At yes
terday's convention of the United Mine
Workers of Alabama Edward Flynn
was reelected president. The bal
ance of the day was taken up in the
election CT minor officers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
MobiIe Flshermen oult work.

Mobile, Dec. 11.-The union and non.
union fishermen employed by the Mo-
bile Fish and Oyster company have
quit work out of sympathy for the
striking fishermen of Pensacola, and
only one fishing boat is on the banks,
the Hattie Hamlin, and she is not ex-
pected in. for some time yet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
cARNAHAN CONSPIRACY CASE.
Verdict of Not Guilty Returned In Hot.
Iy FOUGHT Contest.

Iy Fought Contest.
Columbus, o., Dec. 1.-THE jury in
the Carnahan conspiracy case return
ed verdict of not guilty today, thus
ending hotly fought contest. Carna-
han, president of the United States
Mail and Navy Publishing company, of
Washington, D. c., was, charged with
conspiring with number of agents,
five of whom are now serving time in
the penitentiary, to default by falsely
representing the agents to be officers
of the pension bureau.
The case attracted widespread at
tention
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Train Saved Nv Bow.

Decatur, Ala, Dec. 11.-Walker
Simpson, aged IL. discovered broken
rail on the Louisville and Nashville
railway near Hartselle yesterday and
reported it just in time to prevent a
serious wreck. He is the hero of the
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
Attempt to Wreck Erie Train.

Lima, o., Dec. 11.-An attempt was
made last night to wreck westbound
passenger train on the Erie railroad
west of this city. Two heavy ties
were placed on the track. The en-.
CINE was derailed, but no other dam.
age was done.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
sailed on Oceanic.

New York, Dec. 11.-John E. Red
mond, Thomas O'Donnell, Patrick A.
McHugh, Irish Nationaltists who came
to this country to solicit subscriptions
to the United Irish league, sailed for
Europe today on the Oceanic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
ST. Thomas Establishes Quarantine

st. Thomas, d. w. l., Dec. 1.-THE
government has imposed Is days guar
antine against vessels arriving here
from the port of Philadelphia on ac-
count of the epidemic of smallpox
there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
trnef Judue meoln DEAD

st. Louis, Dse. 11.-Former Judge
George A. MedilI, president OF the
Union Trust company, died at his
nome here today CT heart failure. His
widow. a son ana q daughter survive
him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
'. M. G. a. Secretaries mae+

Cincinnati, Dec. 11.-A meeting of
state secretaries of the Young Mems
Christian association, which is to last
two days. began at the Grand hotel
today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12

Utrecht, Dec. 11.-Mr.. Kruger, for.
mer president of the South African
Republic, has arrived here and has
taken possession of his new residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
GnId for Exnort.

New York, Dec. 11.-Heidelbach,
IekelheimeT & Co. have engaged $780,
Q06 ia gold for export tosnQfEQw,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-12
GET UPg

That's the morning call of Chanticleer.
It's welcome cry to well man. But