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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
WHoLEsALe POISONING.
Ninety Guests at a Wedding Near
Bath, n. ". Frustrated.
no danger.

BATH, n. Y, Oct %. 26.-Physicians Of
this place have been telephoned to hur.
ry as fast as possible to Cass Corners,
Campbell Greek, Buck settlement and
South Howard, all of which places are
hamlets within a short distance of Bath.
The aid of the doctors was needed to at
tend about 90 people who were suffering
from symptoms of poisoning. the nature
of which has not been determined.
One hundred guests were at the we'd
ding party last night of Clarence Carr
and Miss Nellie Thomas, at the home
of James M. Thomas of Cass Corners.
After the party was over 80 of the
guests, including the officiating clergy
man, the Rev. George Schorer, were
Frustrated. It is claimed that the cases,
while serious, will not of necessity prove
fatal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
DEATH OF PORTER KING.
Prominent Albanian Succumbs to q
Stroke of Apoplexy.

Prominent Albanian SucCumbs to q
Stroke of Apoplexy.
ATLANTA, Oct. %. - Hon. Porter
King, one of the most prominent attor-
neys III the city and a member Of the
general assembly of Georgia from Full
ten county, died suddenly last night of
apoplexy at his home, 79 East Merits
avenue.
Porter King was born a years ago in
Marion, Perry county, Ala. He came
Of aG illustrious family, his father,
Judge King, being the probate judge of
the court of that county.
Mr.. King received his early education
at Howard college, in Perry county, and
later studied law at the University of
Virginia. His mother, who is still liv-
ing at Marion, Ala, is a daughter of
Chief Justice Henry Lumpkin of Geor-
g1a. His grandfather was one Of the
pioneer citizens OF Perry county and
founded several prominent educational
institutions in Alabama.
He had always taken an active part
In pubic matters, and had done much
for the upl vi ding of the city. He was
well known and popular with a large
number of people, not only in this, but
IN other states. No man stood higher
in the esteem of his fellowcitizens than
he. He was popular with all classes,
and his prospects for the future were
most brilliant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
You may Snap
your Z ingers
at Dyspepsia

There is quality in Royal Bak-
ing Powder, coming from the purity
and wholesomeness of it's ingre-
dents, which promotes digestion.
Food raised by it will not distress.
This popularity Of Royal has been
noted by hygienists and physicians,
and they accordingly recommend
it in the preparation Of food, espe-
cially for those Of delicate digestion.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
DoDoINo CUSTOMS DUTIES.
Officials at New York Find Diamonds
In Trunk.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-A customs off,
Ger found in the trunk of an American,
said to be Q. F. Prehem, drygoods
dealer of Oalena, Kan, who arrived on
the Deutschland, a lot of half decayed
apples wrapped in tissue paper. In the
trunk with the apples were seven
diamonds and one opal The gems were
appraised at $500.
Mr.. Prehem explained that the reason
he had not worn the. diamonds was be-
cause he did not desire to be conspicu-
ous.
Juan J. Zelaya, said to be a cousin of
the president of Nicaragua, was found
by Special Inspector Timothy Donohue
to have on his person nine watches, six
81 which were gold, some set with
dsamonds. His valuables, worth 900,
Wgfe sent In bond to the public stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
IN SELF DEFENS NSE.
Kenney Given His Freedom by Ex-
amining Board.

aiming BOARD.
COLUMBUS, Ga, Oct. 25 The prelim-
mary trial of Adrian E. Kenney, who
shot and killed William w. McGehee,
formerly of Opelika, Tuesday morning,
took place yesterday before Justice H.
Lennard. The prisoner was discharged,
the testimony being such that in the
mind of the Investigating magistrate
the defendant believed that he was in
great bodily danger at the time and
shot to prevent being killed.
McGehee had cursed Kenney out, be-
cause he would not extend him further
credit at his store, and had started on
him with the avowed purpose of killing
him when Kenney shot him.
In the preliminary trial it was strong
ly urged that the killing was unnecessa-
ry, Kenney being in no real danger,
but the lawyers for the defense stressed
the point that he was at least in SEEM
ing danger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
LIKE RATS IN TRAP
PEOPLE WERE CAUGHT
Many Burned In Fierce Phil
adelphia Fire.
STREET PILED WITH DEAD

Conf1agration Started In Upholstery
Mandatory and Burned With Great
Rapidity-.-Many Killed In Jumping
From the Burning Blu 1ding.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25-A most dis
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. involv-
ing heavy loss of life and property
The fire started at 10:80 O. N. in the
9-story building occupied by Hunt
Wilkinson & Co., furniture and uphol-
stery manufacturers. Although the
structure was fire proof, it was filled
from cellar to roof with highly infam-
mable material and in a few minutes
flames were bursting from every win.
dow and it was impossible for the fire.
men TO assist those in the burning build
ing.
Hundreds of men and women were
employed by the firm and great many
were killed and injured. Up to IL
o'clock Ii bodies were removed to the
morgue and it is certain that others
were killed.
The fire spread so quickly that nearly
PEELED TO jump from the fire escapes in
the rear, which front on a narrow
street When the firemen reached the
scene the street was literally piled up
with bodies of people who had jumped.
Some were dead, others were dying.
AT about / 80 o'clock the walls of the
Hunt, Wilkinson g Co building fell.
This gave the fireman an opportunity to
work on the other buildings that had
also caught and at ID o'clock the fire
was under control.
Stories conflict as to the number of
persons killed. Hunt, Wilkinson e Co.
employed 800 people, mostly girls. The
fire is believed to have started on the
second floor Of their building, where 10
persons were at work. It is not known
whether any Of these escaped.
Buried Under Debris.
When the rear wall of the building
fell number of bodies were lying in
che small street in the rear variOusly es-
tmated at from six TO 80 and these are
covered with hundreds Of tons of brick
and twisted iron.
Tue police say that IL are known to
have been killed and they hesitate TO
estimate how many bodies are in the
ruins.
Ine fire spread more rapidly than any
blaze III this city in recent years,
scarcely excepting the oil fires at Point
Breeze. Employees who started down
the fire escape in the rear of the build
ing before the flames were visible from
the street were compelled to jump be-
fore they had travelled two stories, be-
cause of the flames breaking through
the windows.
The first fremen who arrived on the
scene devoted their energies entirely TO
the work Of rescue. Nets were spread
III the front and rear of the building
and some who jumped were saved in
this way. a woman jumped from one
OF the wincows of the Market street
front, but the smoke blinded her and
she missed the net, striking the pave
ment and dying Instantly. In the rear
a young girl who jumped from one of
the top stories caught on the fire escape
at the third story and the flames burst
ing from the window burned her body
to q crisp in almost minute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
TAKE YOUR CHOICE,
Just take your choice.

Just take your choice.
An attack of Fever at
this time of year, with
Quinine as the treat
ment, means a week or
ten days lost from Busi-
ness.
It means ten days of
unhappiness for you and
ten days of hard work
and anxiety for those
who love you.
This is putting it in its
very happiest aspect. 1t
might mean your death,
and it often means a
breakdown in ge neral |
health from which some
recuperate very slowly.
If you are a rich man
your time is worth much
. o~GoRn TR Won
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25.-The extensive es-
tablishment of the Samuel Cupples
Woodenware company, southwest cor
ner of Spruce and Seventh streets, was
damaged $4,000 by fire today. Fully
insured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-26
schley Accents Invitation.

CHICAGO, Oct. 25-Rear Admiral W.
S. Schley has accepted the invitation OF
the Hamilton club of Chicago to be pres
ent at a reception given in his honor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
AS TO I'M MIGRATION.
Statistics Show Italian immigration
Increases very Rapidly,


Washington, Nov 1S.-The annual
derby of the immigration bureau shows
the total Storage arrivals in the Unit
ed States during the year to have been
4S7 ,91S. an increase over the preceding
year of 39,346, and approximately 9 per
cent OF this increase 1920 came
through Canadian ports and the re-
mainder through ports of this country.
There We're also 1880 other alien pas
sengers who came in the cabin, making
total for the year of 562,S6S.
The ratio of increase of Italian immi-
grafton, as compared with those from
the same country last year, is approx
imately SO per cent. or more than
three fold the ratio from all Europe,
and the increases numerically from all
other countries of Europe aggregate
scarcely one-fourth of that from Italy.
The total steerage immigration was
distributed as to sex between 331 ,055
males and 156,S63 females; as to age,
between 62,562 under IA years, 1896, 516
from ID to As and 28,840 of As and over.
1t is shown that 1857 were unable to
read and write, 305S could read but not
write; that $3.50 brought each less
than $50, and that 56,312 had more
than $50 apiece.
During the year 1863 were returned
to their respective countries, having
become public charges within one year
after landing.
The number refused landing was
1916, as against 4,246 for last year.
1t is shown that the character of
immigration was decidedly superior to
that of last year, the rejection being
790 less, although the arrivals were
39,346 more. The principal countries
from which the steerage arrivals for
one year came as given as follows:
Italy, Sicily and SARDINIA, 1896; Aus
tria-Hungary, 1880; Russian empire
and Finland, 85,257; Ireland, SO,561;
Sweden, 23,331; German empire, 81
651; Norway, 12,24S; England, 12,214
The larger number of immigrants. it
is shown, were destined to the states
of Illinois Massachusetts,, New York,
Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26

them took an important part in. the
program Dr. Herrick was the presi-
dent of the society and presided over
the meeting. Dr. Brockman read pa
per on ''Vesical Calculi," and DR.. La
Force lead the discussion on "Alin,en-
tary Toxines" The program as pub
very closely, and the discussions ware
very interesting.
One of the features of the afternoon
was a banquet at the Delano Hotel.
This lasted from 1880 until 4 o'cloc k.
Dr. Wahrer of Ft. Madison filled the
position of POSTMASTER very accept
ably. The following responded to
toasts: Drs. Little, Brockman, Young,
Fuller, Holiday, Baldwin MAXWELL,
Lewis, Stutsman, Lessenger and Clark
After the program in the evening a
business session was held at which
time officers for the ensuing year were
elected They are as follows:
President-Dr. G. F. Wahrer of Ft.
Madison.
First vice president-Dr. George Kin
ney of Burlington.
Second vice president-Dr. w. G..
Mcclellan of Morning Sun.
Secretary-treasurer- Carl Suits
man of Burlington.
Board of Censors-Dr. A. w. Nc
Clure of Mt. Pleasant, DR.. G. B. Little
of Burlington, DIR. ID. c. Brockman of
Ottumwa.
A decision was also reached to hold
the next meeting of the society in Fair
field and the date was fixed for No
vember, 1902, although the date was
not finally settled upon
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
a northwestern direction toward the
Siberian country.
Danger Threatens.

a northwestern dlrectlOn toward the
Siberian country.
Danger Threatens.
+ The party had by this time increas-
ed to the number of thirty-three and
having been left by the escort of sol
diers on the border of Mongolia with
merciless throng of Boxers approach
ing from behind, means of relief were
at once sought for.
Back to kalgan.
BY this time the money in the par
ty had run quite low" said Mr..
Sprague, land remembering that there
still remained about $500 belonging to
the mission in the bank at Kalgan |
determined to secure it." He then
told how. by hight. he had made the
journey, entering the city through an
opening in the wall and received the
money from the banker and returned
to the awaiting party.
Across the Desert.
A caravan of camels and horses was
then purchased and as soon as ar
rangements. could be made the party
started across the desert for the bor-
der of Siberia nearly one thousand
miles away. 1t was journey full of
handships and privations. For two or
three days at time it was impossible
to obtain water and the food for the
journey consisted principally of rice
and millet. At last, worn and weary
with the fatigues and prvations of the
journey. the little caravan came in
sight of the RUSSIAN city and while on
the very border of Siberia they were
attacked and rescued only by the time
ly aid sent to them by the governor OF
the city.
Route Home.
After short rest the party started
for home, taking the train on the ST
berian railway at Irktutsk for Moscow
where they spent short time visiting
the kremlin, thence to st. Petersburg
Berlin and London and at last arriv.
ing by steamship in New York harbor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
HAD BETTER LOOK AGAIN.
Some One Makes a Mistake Regard
ing County Superintendent.


"The man who never makes a mis-
take never does much,' is a proverb
upon which one may fall back as
sort of consolation, but it doesn't ap-
ply to such glaring errors as is made
in list published in yesterdays Des
Moines Register regarding the female
county school superintendent in To-
wa. The article seems to be in good
| faith, and states that State Superin-
tendent Barrett has issued a directory
| of the county superintendent in the
state, showing the changes made this
year. The paragraph further states
that there are twenty-one women who
are county superintendnts in the state
and enumerates them, as follows:
Adair-Mrs. Ella C. Chantry.
Butler-Ida F. Leydig.
Cherokee-Agnes J. Robertson.
Davis-Anna Duffield.
Emmet-Maria q. Pingrey.
Fremont-Mattie Lee Lair.
Hardin-Mrs Ella B. Chassell.
Henry-Annie E. Packer.
Howard-Elsie E. Perry.
Jasper-Libby Dean.
Jefferson-Anna White.
Nucas-Laura Fitch.
AIarshall-Mary e. Hostetter.
MIontgom cry Mabel G. Hanna.
'Brien-N Nellie Jones.
Psllo Alto Anna Donovan.
Poweshiek- H. Schell.
Wiapello-Ro'' - Dimmitt.
Wa shi'~4o'I-Mary M. Hughes.
Wayne--..aud Elmore.
There is little doubt that the super
intend ent in Henry county is wom-
an, and the other names seem to be
|simon-pure female ones, with the sin
gle exception of Beniah Dimmitt Mr..
Dimmitt is decidedly man and acts
the part of one at all times, although
he has "a mild voice The only expla-
nation tNhat can be offered for the er-
ror is that the author of the list must
have talR.ed to Wapello's superintend-
ent over the telephone and gathered
from his well modulated tones that
he was matt man but a, woman. But
then, mistakes will occur.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
Iowa Pensions.
Strikes a Rich Find.

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes f. J. Green, of Lam
caster, N. H., mo remedy helped me
until began using Electric Bitters.
which di0 me more good than all the
medicines ever used. They have al
SO kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and invig-
orator for weak, run down women. No
other medicine can take it's place in
our family" Try them Only soc.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Clark &
Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
Route Home.
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doings of 4awkeye People at the Ma
tons Capital,


Washington, Nov 22.-Rose Chind.
Ter has been ;npointed postmaster at
James, PlymottA county, vice r. N
herrill, resisn"'
Postmasto!s onmissioned-S Samuel
G. Moore, Gambia; Geo. NJ. Vincent
Otterville; Oscar o. Buck, Treynor.
Iowa Pensions.
Original-Jame H. Lewis, Mira, $40;
Elias c. Walker, Calmar. Sc; James O.
Taught, Osterdock, IS; VIM. Haslett
Sigourney, SIP; VIM. S. Tower (dead)
Villisca $40; Emerson B. Lacourt, Ce
dar Rapids, IS; John Vandevender
Duncombe. $40; Isaih B. earns, New.
ton, $12; Peter c. Monfort, Fairfield
$12. Original widows-Elizabeth Tow,
er Villisca, So; Eliza J. Bakey, Colum.
bus City, SIS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
DAWSON rs HEARD FROM.
Missing Clear Lake Farmer Writes
Home From South Dakota.

Clear Lake, Nov. 22.--The mystery
surrounding the sudden disappear
ance of Joseph H. Dawson, the Grant
township farmer, was cleared up when
his father received brief letter from
him. The letter in no way explained
the cause for his sudden leave taking
but said that he was on his way to
visit his Dakota farm and that he
would write in the course of few
days and explain everything.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26

Today take Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t positively prevents pneumonia, or
other serious results from colds. 1t
may be too late tomorrow. Sold by all
druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
MEETING WAS A SUCCESS.
Annual Meeting of South
eastern Iowa Medical Society,".

fFrom Fridays Daily.l
Ottumwa physicians have returned
from Burlington where they attended
the thirty-first annual meetings of the
Southeastern Iowa Medical society,
which was held in that city yesterday.
Three local celebrities were in attend
ance-Drs. ]. F. Herrick, D. G. Brock
man and w. B. LaForce. All of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
To Cure a Couch

stop coughing, as it irritates the lungs
and gives them no chance to heal.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures without
causing a strain in throwing off the
phlegm like common cough expector-
ants. Sold by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26

Dora Hoeft, young domestic at
Davenport, committed suicide by TAX
ing strychnine. She had become de-
spondent over love affair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26

Judge Bishop decided the "Mose"
Jacobs case AT Des Moines in favor
of the newsdaller, appointing Simon
Cassidy receiver for the property in
disnute
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26

At Pennington, Mo-, B. Marks, one
of the Oldest residents of that place,
dropped deadl,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26
czoLeosz TRIAL FOR s1,7es.

oHidii 0uHi oSed " Se'u "SN'l'eys
Slayer to Electroution Chair.
Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 22.-The ex-
pense incurred in the trial and con-
viction of Leon Czolgosz, the assassin
of President Mckinley, was $1,799.50.
OF this sum $500 was paid to the at
torneys who defended him, $1,000 to
the alienists who examined him, $144
to the deputies who guarded him and
$38 for pictures taken. There remains
bill of $119.50 for transporting Cool
gosz and his guards to Auburn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-26

A Postmaster Appointed.
Charlie A. Pierce has been appoint
I'd postmaster at Millersburg.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-25
fE. STANDS ON THE ERIN's DECK IN THE
RAIN-HE SAYS THE CONSTITUTION
WAS RIGHT IN STOPPING.

With party of friends aboard the Erin. Sir
Thomas Upton arrived at Oyster Bay, Long ISL
and about twenty minutes before the race be-
tween the Columbia and the Constitution
started The Erin steamed up to the tug which
Sir Thomas had placed at the disposal of the
newspaper men, and its owner haiing the tug
through the megaphone. asked for and received
information concerning the starting time. the
course and the stake boats. Sir Thomas circled
about among his guests. who included number
of women. He pointed out to them the situation
OF the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club the
stake boats and the starting point and seemed de-
sirous OF interesting them IN the race as much as
he was himself.
When the preparatory gun was fired the Erin, as
though participating with Sir Thomas in his ex-
element, hovered about the committee boat. ready
close to them possible. on the firing of the gun
the Erin started, keeping we'll TO windward of the
the When the rain began TO fall, as ii did
heavily, the Erin, close the racers, one OF
the boats that dsregarded the storm. Sir Thomas
stood on the upper deck through the downpour,
binoculars to his eyes. watching every move of
the yachts He minded not the drenching he got
and snioyed the sport from the start TO the finish
When the Columbia completed the course the Erin
was tho first TO shrek her whistle music.
After the race Sir Thomas received the members
ily OF the performance OF both yachts and com
mended the action OF the Constitution for stopping
when she did
I think the Constitution did Just right" said
Sir Thomas. and l only regret that the could
not have been more thorough trial"
While a number Of EngliShmen anxious that
the CONSTITUTION shall defend The Cun This is NOT
the wish the Erin. Some EnClishmen would like
the challenger 10 meet the easiest defender. but
is not Sir Thomass wish. unless ii be proved that
the Constitution IS the best boat in America. Sir
Thomas does not want any one 10 tell him, in case
he should win the cup tnat ne had beaten the
fastest American craft
New-York tribune., 1901-08-25

board TO consist Of IAeu.enantColonel JOHN l. TIER
NON. artillery corps; Leutenant-ColoneI JoaS :, >.
STORY. artillery corps. and Captain ALFRED NJ
PALMER depot quartermaster At Boston. viii con
vene at Fort Heath. Boston Harbor. 10 report upon
the necessity purchasing additional land at Forts
Andrews and Heath.
Of months is granted Colonel
THOMAS c. LEBO. l4th Cavalry
The leave Of granted First Lieutenant ALNAN
Q GIILEM, l4th Cavalry. is extended one month.
The resignation Of First Lieutenant HOWARD ATKIN-
son. Philippine scouts. has been accepted.
A hoard TO consist Of Captain JOSEPH T DICKMAN.
sth Cavalry Captain GEORGE w. VAN DUSEN.
artillery co and Veterinarian SIDNEY l. HUN
TER. 9th Cavalry, is appointed at Fort Leavenworth
for conducting examination of applicants for ap-
pontment as veterinarians Of cavalry and artillery.
Major THOMAS r. ADAMS, artillery corps. is detailed
20 MI vacancy in the lnspector-Generals depart
Contract Surgeon WILLIAM r 6 GEORGE will proceed
10 Ponce for temporary duty.
NAVY
as captain Of yard. League Island yard. relief Of
Captain Clark
CAPTAIN J. H SANDS. detached duty governor Naval
Home Philadelphia: duty member Naval
Retiring Board Washington yard
CAPTAIN c E. CLARK. detached League Island yard
September l6: 10 duty governor Naval Home. re
lief Of Captain Sands.
Commander J. OGDEN duty as inspector OF ma
chinery works Neahe & Levy. Philadelphia relief
Of Lieutenant Commander Potts.
Lieutenant &. POTTS detached duty works
Neafe & Levy Philadelphia, upon reporting Of relief
the Indiana