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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
DEATH OF PROFESSOR GRAY
One OF the Best known Electrical In.
ventors of His Day.

NEWTON, Mass, Jan. 21.-Professor
Elisha Gray of Chicago, who was asso-
ciated with Arthur j. Mundy in the per-
fection of a system for submarine sig
nalizing. died suddenly at Newtonville
last night. Professor Gray was associ.
ated with Professor Alex. Graham Bell
in the perfection of the telephone, and
had been east about year and half,
III connection With the invention of SUBJ
marine signalling. He was stricken
while on the street. He was picked up
in an unconscious condition and carried
into neighboring house, where he died.
Professor Gray had been visiting A.
j. Mandy and his brother in Newton
vile and had made arrangements TO 60
to Maine today. During the afternoon
yesterday Mr. Gray complained of feel
ing i'll and consulted Dr. Talbot, who
told him he had slight ailment of the
stomach. Neuralgia of the heart is as
signed as the cause Of death.
Elisha Gray was one of the best known
electrical inventors of the day. He was
born in Ohio in 1885 and learned black
smithing, carpentry and boat biilding.
He then pursued special studies in phys
In 1867 he began his series of inven-
tions with a self adjusting telegraph re-
lay and two years later he established
manufactory of electrical apparatus at
Cleveland, He perfected the typewrit.
ing telegraph, the telegraph repeater,
the telegraphic switch and enunciator
and other devices.
In 1872 he organized the Western
Electric Manufacturing company. but
retired from it 1874.
He invented his speaking telephone
in 1876 and the teladtograph in 1895.
his name came very prominently before
the public in connection with the great
suit over telephone patents.
He organized the congress of electri-
clans, in connection with the Colum-
bian exposition in 1898, and was its
chairman. He was the author of sew.
eral works on the subject of .telegraphy
and telephony.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
A TENDER TRIBUTE
TO DYING VICTORIA
Invocation of Chaplain of
United States Senate.
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Citizen of United States Claims Dam
ages Against the Transvaal Author
tiles In the Snm of Nearly Two Mil.
/ lion Dollars.

ages Against the Transvaal Author
tiles In the Snm of Nearly Two Mil.
/ lion Dollars.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-At the open
ing of today's session of the senate, the
chaplain, in his invocation, referred
with deep pathos to the condition OF
Queen Victoria, paying tribute to her
virtues as a sovereign and a woman and
invoking divine tenderness and sympa-
thy to all the members Of her family.
Mr.. Turner of Washington offered q
resolution requesting the president to
transmit to the senate what steps has
been taken by the state department to
protect the rights of r. E. Brown, a
citizen of the United States, in the mat
ter of his claim against the South Afri-
can republic, together with copies of all
correspondence and papers relating
thereto. The resolution was adopted.
In presenting the resolution Mr.. Tur-
ner made a statement regarding the case.
Mr.. Brown, the senator said, was an
American engineer who went to South
Africa eight years ago. He located
a large number of gold mining claims
in Witfontein, adopting American meth
Ods III his work He was deprived of
the claims by order of the South Amer
ican authorities and instituted suit
against them to recover 81, $50, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
AIabama at OharIeston.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Jan. 2l.-Circu.
lar letters are being mailed to all the
commercial bodies Of the state by the
Alabama Commercial and Industrial
association requesting each body to take
action in reference to the desirakility of
sending an exhibit to the Charleston ex.
position. If the bill in the general as.
sembly goes through authorizing an APP
preparation for the Buffalo exposition,
it is expected that the same exhibit will
be sent to Charleston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
BASEBALL IN THE SOUTH.
Atlanta Enters the Association, Which
Is Thus Completed.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 21.-The organ
ization of the Southern Association of
Baseball clubs is completed by the &C
ceptance of the Atlanta franchise by
Nugent and Bernhardt of New Orleans.
The schedule committee will meet in
Memphis early in March, at the call of
the chairman, and arrange the details
of the games
1t is expected the season will open
about the last week in April The teams
in the association are Chattanooga, At
lanta, Memphis, New Orleans, Nash
vile, Birmingham, Shreveport and Lit
4Io Rool~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
President and Mrs Mckinley

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.--President Nc
Kinley has almost completely recovered
from his recent illness and was in his
office at the usual time this morning.
His work for the present, however, will
be confined to such as requires immedi-
ate attention, and he will receive only
such callers as have urgent business
with him. Mrs. McKinley's health is
quite good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED
Mysterious Death OF a New York
Hotel Domestic.

Hotel Domestic.
New YORK, Jan. 21.-The cause OF
the death of Margaret Travis, domes-
tic whose body was found last night in
a room in small hotel at One Hundred
and Twenty Second street and Amster.
dam avenue, has not been determined.
The coroner will perform ali autopsy.
The man, Clarence M. Davis of Schenec.
taday, who was found in the room Of
the woman and who was in dazed con-
dition, as though suffering from some
powerful drug, is still in a semiuncon-
scious condition.
A dispatch from Schenectady says
that nothing is known there of Davis
antecedents beyond the fact that he was
from Kentucky. He lived in Schenec.
taday only five weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
New Industry For Admission.

ADMISSION, Ala. Jan. 2l.-Anniston i:
to have IN the near future large hos
iery manufacturing industry. 1t will
be owned by E. D. Tyler, A. L. Tyler
Jr., and w. w. Stringfellow of this city'
men of means, push and energy. It is
thought the industry will begin opera.
ton by March l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Coal Strike In Pennsylvania.

HAzELToN, Pa, Jan. 81.--The 1,90G
men employed at the Lattimer colliery
of @. Pardee & Co. struck today be.
cause of the alleged unwarranted dis
charge of two drill runners and the com.
pany's refusal to reinstate them as re.
quested by a committee of the mine
workers The miners at the Harwood
colliery of the same company threaten
to inaugurate sympathetic strike il
matters are not adjusted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
QUEEN VICTORIA
SURELY SINKING
The End May Come at Any
Moment.
ALL HOPE is ABANDONED

Her Majesty Clinging to Life by a
Slender Thread-Prince of Wales,
Emperor William of Germany and
Other Royal Relations Present.
CowEs, Jan. 21-4:35 P. MA slight
improvement is said to be visible in the
queens s condition, but there is no hope
of anything but fatal ending. The
night is awaited with the greatest anxi-
ETY.. Paralysis is spreading to vital
parts. Nourishment is being artificlally
administered. The palace is packed
There is scarcely room for the emperor
of Germany and his staff With the
exception of the newspaper correspond
ents, there are only few people out
side the gates. Inquiries from all parts
OF the world continue to pour ia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
QUEEN VICTORIA'S
DECLINING DAYS
Pathetic Picture Of Her FL
nal Hours.
MONTHS A MENTAL WRECK

The End Hastened by the Horrors OF
the South African War and Death o1
Relatives - Her Majesty a Mental
Wreck For Months.
NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-A dispatch &c
The World from London says:
Your correspondent has obtained from
a source within court circles the first
comprehensive and actual account of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Price of a Bale of Cotton.

NEWTON, N. c., Jan. 21.-Mr. John
E. Setter killed a hog the other day
which so far breaks the record in this
county. 1t weighed 588 pounds. 1t
was sold to the Maiden cotton mills
store at 8 cents a pound This was
$47.04, about the value of bale of cot
ton or common work horse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Train Falls Through a Bridge.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21.-An evening
Wisconsin special from Fon du Lac,
Wis, says Wisconsin Central repair
train went through bridge, which had
burned at Forest Junction, 2 miles from
there, early today. The conductor, en-
gineer, firemen and two brakemen were
more or less seriously injured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight, Jan.
21-5 P. M.-The following official bul.
letin has been posted ''The slight i'm
provement of this morning is main
tanned. (Signed) James Reid, r. Doug
lass Powell, Thomas Barlow"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-This was dis
trict day in the house. Before the regu-
lar order was demanded some routine
business was transacted. The postoffice
appropriation bill was reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

LONDON, Jan. 31-4:47 P. M.-Al-
though no official bulletin has been
issued since II o'clock. telegram mes
sage dated at Osborne House at 4 p. m.
says: "The queen is very slightly bet
ter. There is little trust in the rally
proving permanent. "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
New york Congressman Deaa.

CLYDE, n. Y, Jan. 21.-Ex- Congress
man George w. Cowles, aged n, is
dead. at his home here, of aneurism OF
the external lilac artery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
THE MAN WITH A COLD

is nuisance to others as we'll as suffer
er himself. He is inexcusable when he
can fnd so many excellent remedies
at Hudson's drugstore. True, if he
has asthma, it's doubtful if he can OBJ
tain perfect cure. But it's rather late
for asthma. and there is relief for even
that annoying ailment. Stop sneezing
and coughing. Stop at Hudson's and
get something to help you out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Terrible Accident.

THoMAsvILLE, N. O., Jan. 21.-A ter.
rible accident happened at the veneer
works Saturday afternoon. Five work
men, all negroes. fell into the steaming
tank. Vance, who was scalded the
worst, died last night. The others win
recover if the proper care is aaken of
them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
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 colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's 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 ,fas they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by 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.
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Forsale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Lived In Three Centuries.

GREENSBORO, N. c., Jan. 21.-Golds-
boro has three negro citizens who have
lived in three centuries and bask in the
sunshine yet of the present one. They
are Nellie Smith, aged 113 years; Bob
Lane, aged 106 years, and George Petit
john, aged 103 years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

LONDON, Jan. 21.-While expressions
of sympathy and love are pouring in
from every quarter of both hemispheres,
none are so appreciated as those from
the United States. The Globe voices
the general sentiment, saying:
''From other lands hopes come for the
recovery and eulogies are passed ON the
character of Queen Victoria. In Amer
lea, almost without exception, it is un-
der the simple title of The Queen that
the illustrious patient is referred to and
deep sympathy implied y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

Heaven never helps the man who is
too lazy to hustle a little in his own
behalf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Stock Exchange Failure.

Stock Exchange Failure.
New YORK, Jan. 21.-Potter e Kirk
ham, memb of the Consolidated Stock
and Petrole um Exchange, have sus.
pended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

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 s1,S5 gallon ups
wards.
We make 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, 1901-01-22

The Indian famine relief fund at
New York has reached $212, ,O78.54.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
Drumming Up Immigrants.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 2I.--J. A. John.
stone, mayor Of Fargo, N. d., is here as
the guest of L. S. Swenson, the United
States minister. He is working up the
project of emigration to the northwest
of America. Mr.. Johnstone will lateI
go to Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

BERLIN, Jan. al P. M.-The for
eign office has received information since
Emperor Williams arrival in London
that the queen is hopeless. The Asso-
ciated Press learns that the object of the
emperor's visit was to deliver special
parting messages ON behalf of himself
and his mother, but it is believed at the
British embassy here that the queen has
been unconscious since Wednesday
night The embassy officials have can
celled all invitations and acceptances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
EXPRESS
1850 PREPAID.

eve snip on approval in plain, sealed boxes,
with 40 marks to indicate contents. When
tory, return it at our expense and we will re
turn your $780, We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old. Eight bottles for $3.50,
express prepaid; II bottles for $3.50 expires S
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid S.. co.;
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
win save you SO per cent. on your purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

CowEs, Isle of Wight, Jan 21-12:15
P. M.-The queens slight rally of this
morning was followed by gradual
sinking, which if continued will result
in her speedy death. No surprise will
be felt here if her death is announced
at any moment
Shortly before this announcement was
made, Emperor William of Germany,
the Prince of Wales and their party
drove to Osborne House. A good-sized
crowd met them as they disemb barked at
Cowes. Naturally there was no cheer
ing, but the men present took their hats
off and the German emperor cordially
and frequently responded by bowling.
They drove to Osborne House in open
carriages The Prince of Wales ap-
peared to be half dazed and the Duke of
York S eyes were red, while the Duchess
OF Connaught did not cease crying.
There was intense relief at Osborne
House upon the arrival of the imperial
and royal party, for several times dur
ing the course of the morning it was
feared the queen would not live to hear
of the Prince of Wales return.
On his arrival at Portsmouth Emperor
William was met by guard of honor.
The party, however, dispensed with the
usual formalities and Immediately went
on board the royal yacht Albert. AS
they started for Cowes the band on the
flagship Majestic struck up the national
anthem and Emperor William and his
royal relatives reverently barred their
heads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22

LONDON, Jan. 21.-12:21 p. m.-The
more hopeful bulletin, received at noon,
hardly lessened the universal apprehen-
sion. Everywhere that bulletins are
posted sorrowing crowds have gathered.
awaiting the outcome of her majesty s
illness. Preparations made in all Off
cial quarters for all eventualities indl-
cate the expectations of those who
might be supposed to be best informed.
The royal apartments in Windsor castle
are being made ready for a sudden re-
turn of the court, and all state officials
in any way concerned in the issue are
holding themselves in readiness for
prompt action. Another of the queen IS
physicians, Sir Thomas Barlow, reached
Osborne House this morning A little
before carriages dashed up, bearing En-.
peror William, the Prince of Wales, the
Duke of York and the Duke Of Cam
bridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-22
THE STORY OF THE DAY
Arrival of the Prince of Wales and
Emperor William.

LONDON, Jan. 21-Noon. The follow.
ing bulletin was issued at Osborne House
at II o'clock this morning: 1.-The queen
has slightly rallied. Since midnight her
majesty has taken more food and has
had a refreshing sleep. There is no fur
ther loss of strength. The symptoms
which gave rise to most anxiety are
those which point to a local obstruction
in the brain circulation, (Signed) James
Reid, r. Douglas Powell, Thomas Bar.
tow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11
Future Population Estimates.

There are no gueSseS more alluring.
of oil kinds, than those dealing with
the prospective population Of our coun-
try. Before the recent census figures
were announced there were estimates
of all kinds en- the present population.
and now ii is again the future. Rail-
road Magnate James j. Hill who says
ne will now make it the aim of his life
to devclope the trade Of our North
west with Asia has some roseate views
as the size Of this trade which he
bases on Americas probable increase
in population. Opinions will differ as
to how far his estimates are war
ranaed I'VE have multiplied more
during the past thirty-five years than
during the 800 preceding says Mr..
Hill. From the landing of the May
flower down to the close of the civil
war we grew to $4,000. but since 1865
we have increased 100000. At this
IStc iuS tIC uCAt thi VIC
may grow to 10000. OOO.''
Professor l.. NJ. Haupt. a statistical
writer Of recognized authority. who is
at present secretary of the Isthmian
canal commission. in an article in the
current Lippincott's. calls attention to
the fact that forty years ago Abraham
Lincoln predicted. upon the basis of an
average growth of $3.50 per cent. in
each decade. a population of 1O3. 2OS, AIS
in 1900. The figures Of the census de-
partment. however. demonstrated that
Lincoln had overshot the mark by
nearly 3O.OOO.OOO. 1t is shown by Pro-
fessor Haupt that our population
grows at a ratio constantly decreasing.
from 1888 i'm the last century's first
decade to 21.S3 per cent. in it's last.
From the average rate Haupt derives
a declinging ratio for the future. with
this result:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11

Mr.. GuStave Whitehead Of Bridge
port claims to have successfully solved
the problem of navigating the air
with 4 flying machine of his own in
vention which is said to have under
gone a successful test recently and is
attracting considerable attention. The
power used Is calcium carbide gas,
and Mr.. Whitehead claims that his
motor weighs only two pounds to the
horse power. The outcome of the
second test will be awaited with much
interest. by those who believe that
Mr.. Whitehead is on the right track
to the practical solution of the great
est and most battling problem Of mod
ern times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11
4 Good Cough Medicine.

1t speaks well for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy when druggists use il
in their own families in preference to
any other. Il have sold Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy for the past five years
with complete satisfaction to myself
and customers says Druggist j.
Goldsmith. Van Etten. n. Y. II have
always used it in my own family both
for ordinary coughs and colds and for
the cough following la grippe and
find it very efficacious." For sale by
Jno. Coughlin, III Water St. and j. c.
Houlehan. Gardiner, Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11

The proposal Of Hon. w. w. Rock
well. the acting United States minister
in China. to submit the disputes grow
ing out of the indemnity question to
the international court established by
the Hague peace conference i'm 1899.
seems to be a somewhat embarrassing
orc for foreign powers. several OF
which appear determined to force a
settlement of existing differences in
accordance with their own views and
without reference to any tribunal.
Most of them are committed to the
outcome of the Hague conferences
peciaEy Russia at whose instance II
was called.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11

seen to be almost 100000 below the
theoretical total shown in the de-
Crcasing ratio estimate-the growth
having been but 21.S3 instead of 24.56.
In view of this, why should we count
upon having even the estimated &c.
400. 900 when the next census is taken?
Doubtless, as the New York World
suggests, the figures of Professor
Haupt are much to high, to say moth
ing of Mr.. Hills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11

In recent address before the
Massachusetts, Club at Youngs hotel
Mayor Hart Of Boston was able to
show for his administration of the
affairs Of that city three notable re-
suits: A reduction of expenditures. an
increase of revenue. and decrease Of
debt. Such showing is the best
possible proof that in electing him the
chief magistrate of their city the vot-
ers of Boston chose wisely and well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11

Sarah Bernhardt, the famous French
actress, who agreed to act the part or
Romeo in English to Maude Adams s
Juliet, now declares that she does not
English language to accomplish this
result Whatever Bernhard has hith-
erto undertaken to accomplish she
has been successful in and it is not
believed that this project. if persisted
in, would be an exception to the rule.
One thing is sure 1t would be an
enormous money maker from the
start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-11

The Mormon church appears to be
making substantial progress in Mex
leo, where it already has 5000 active
members in the states of Sonora and
Chihuahua. and expects before the
close of another year to have 10000.
Reports indicate, however. that there
polygamy in this branch of the
church, which probably accounts for
it's success in escaping the condemna-
ton of the Mexican authorities.