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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
DEATH OF Won HATzFELDT.
Was Until Recently German Ambas-
sador to Great Britain.

London, Nov 22.-Count Won Hatz-
who few days ago
retired from the post of German am
bassador to Great Britain, died at the
embassy this morning
Count Won Hatzfeldt returned from
holiday six weeks ago and since that
time had only been able to leave his
house once or twice and then in a
bath chair. He suffered greatly from
asthma. On Saturday his malady de-
veloped into congestion of the lungs.
From this attack Count Won Hatz-
feldt never rallied, but died peaceful
ly this morning in the presence of his
wife and son. He was conscious up to
last night, when he received the last
sacrament of the church and then
lapsed into a state of coma. His body
will be buried in the family vault in
Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
RFREESBORO HAS
DISASTROUS FIRE
Worst That Has Occurred In
Many Years.
THE LOSS AMOUNTS TO $4,000

~ ~ iSIuaAC0 III lHS w dF FEUOQSC OF
J. L. Rather & Co., and From There
sprad over the Entire Depot Hill
District.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. pa spe-
cial to The News from Murfreesboro,
Tenn, says:
This city was visited by one of the
largest fires this morning that has oc-
Cured in several years. About 1:30
this morning the warehouse of J. l..
Rather & Co. was discovered on fire,
and it was only a few minutes until
the entire depot hill district was in
flames. AS the result of the fire about
$4,000 worth of property is in ashes.
Those suffering from the confagra-
tion are as follows:
]. T. Rather & Co., loss $65 900. in
surance $4,000; w. B. Earthman &
Co.. loss $4,000, covered by insur-
ance; Reed & Perry, loss $4,000, in
surance $4,000; Tompkins & Co., loss
$3,500, insurance $2,70O; ]. H. Read
loss $500, insurance $40O; Mrs Crow
loss $1,000, insurance $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Lost With All on Board.

Victoria, B. c., Nov. 22.-The Ju-
neau dispatch of Nov. IA reports that
the steamer Yukon arrived there,
bringing word that Hoonah Indians
came aboard of the vessel in Glazier
bay and said they had seen the wreck
of a schooner with a boys jacket,
mess box and iackscrew scattered
about. There were no signs of life
and it is thought that a schooner has
been lost with all on board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Bank of LIverpool vlctImlzed.

London, Nov. 22.-Announcement
was made today that the Bank of Liv-
erpool had been victimized by the
trusted bookkeeper to large amount.
What the losses amount to is not yet
known, but an official statement is
sued by the bank says that through
the dishonesty and betting transac-
tions of a bookkeeper they may lose
&170,000. The Bank of Liverpool
shares fell G13 on the Stock Exchange
today The defaulter has not been
arrested
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23

Colonel Lynch's Plurality Greater Than
Was Expected.

WdS ENPSCLSus
New York, Nov. 22.-The London
correspondent of The Tribune says
concerning the Galway elections:
"a victory for Colonel Lynch was
generally anticipated, but the plurality
is greater than his supporters had
expected. At the general election Nor
ris, the Unionist candidate, won the
seat from the Nationalists by a plu-
rality of 1877, SO that the result means
on paper an addition to the NATIONAL
ist force in parliameffe- Not rnucGs
sympathy is expressed for Mr.. PIurA
kett, the defeated candidate. in this
mornings papers.
"His attitude in Galway was not
sufficiently anti-Nationalist to secure
for him the full Unionist vote. The
government may not have sufficient
evidence to show that Colonel Lynch
fought for the Beers, so that if he de-
cides to disavow the testimony Of his
hackers he may after all be able to
act as member Of narliamart . s--4s-,--
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Denies Reported Sale.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 22.-In an in
terview President Farrell, of the Pa
ciic Coast company, denies the sale
of the organization as stated in the
dispatches from New York, wherein
it was claimed that the Northern Sc
curities company has made the alb
sorption. President Farrell said that
the Pacific Coast company is an en-
tirely Independent corporation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
PRESIDENT CASTRO
FEARS CONSPIRACY
Has Caused Arrest of His
Minister of War.
ALSO SOME OF HIS PARTISAN

ALSO SOME OF HIS PARTlsANs
Arrests Have Caused a Great Sensa-
tion In the Venezuelan Capital
President Has Named Joachim
Guardo to Succeed Guerrea.
Caracas, Nov %, via Haytien ca,
ble.-President Castro, believing that
a conspiracy to overthrow him exist.
ed, caused the arrest today at Puerto
Cabello of Ramon Guerrea, the minis
ter of war.
The president also brought about
the arrest at Caracas of number of
partisans OF Ramon Guerrea, among
them being Montauben, who claims
to be French citizen.
The arrests have caused a great
sensation.
Joachim Guardo succeeds Ramon
Guerrea as minister of war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
ELEVEN PERSONS INJURED.
Collision of Trains on the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad.

Mobile, Ala, Nov 22-Eleven peo-
pie were injured in collision between
an accommodation and freight train
near Churchill, on the Mobile and
Ohio railroad last evening. Only one,
a negro fireman named Collins, is be-
lieved to be fatally hurt Some of the
injured were sent to the infrmary in
Mobile and others were removed to
their homes. Neither engine left the
track.
There were four cars of stock at
tached to the freight train and most
of it was killed. An investigation is
being made into the cause of the acci-
dent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Bound over for Trial.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 22.-The ne
gro, Will Morgan, who was arrested
last week on the charge of having fe-
loniously tampered with the underpin-
ming of the trestIe at Leeds, on the
Central Of Georgia railroad, through
which freight fell last month, was
bound over to stand trial on the charge
of attempt to murder. What the ne
gro's purpose was is not manifest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
WoMAN'S TROUBLES AND FEMALE
DISEASES CURED BY
Sarsaparilla
AIIAnF pnTTR GO
QUART Bottles.

Painful and Suppressed Menses, Ir4
regularity, Leucorrhoea, Whites, Eteril-
ity, liberation of the Uterus, change
OF life, in matron or maid, all find re-
lief, help, benefit and cure In JOHNS
TONS SARSAPARILLA. 1t Ia q real
panacea for all pain or headache abos9s-
the top or back of the head, Distress
ing pain in the left side, disturbed
condition of digestion, palpitation of
the heart, cold hands and feet, nerv.
BUSINESS and irritation, sleeplessness,
muscular weakness, bearing-down
pains, backache, legache. irregular ac.
ton OF the heart, shortness of breath.
abnormal discharges, with extremely
painful menstruation, scalding of urine.
swelling of feet, soreness of the breasts.
neuralgia, uterine displacement and
catarrh, and all those symptoms and
troubles which make the average wo.
mans life 20 miserable.
MICHIGAN DRUG CO., Dstroas, lEleh.
FOR SALE BY
DavenportI Drug gIUompany, Americas, Ga.
J.B Kinard & Co. Plains Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
First Vessel Arrives.

Mobile, Ala. Nov. 22.-The Norwe-
gian. steamer Atlas, the first vessel to
run between Mobile and Cuban ports
in the interest of the Louisville and
Nashville railgoad, arrived this morn.
ing. She win be fitted out for carry.
ing cattle on deck and is due to sail
for Cuba on Nov. 27.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
DR.. DUANE's INVENTION.
Granted Patent for New Method OF
TRANSMITTING MESSAGES.

Granted Patent for New Method of
Transmitting Messages.
Boulder, Colo, Nov. 22.-Dr. William
Duane, professor of physics of the
state university, has just been grant
ed patent for an invention by which
a large number of telegraph messages
can be sent over one wire and return
at the same time. In his typical labo-
ratory in the university it is said that
he has as many as 18 circuits working
on the same circuits
On many of these circuits the Morse
instrument can be placed and used
exactly as with the single wire now
in use. DR.. Duanes' invention is based
on the principle of synchronizing mo-
tors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
A Remarkahle Wnnan-

New York, Nov. 22.-The French
academy, says dispatch from Paris
to the London Times and the New
York Times. has awarded the prize
for virtu Of 1000 francs to Cecil Mo-
rand, a seamstress, who is lame, and
from the age of 13 years has support.
ed paralytic father, a sick mother
and ten brothers and sisters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
ATHENS RIOTS.

Turbulent Demonstrations Continue
In the Streets.
Athens, Nov. 22.-The turbulent
demonstrations here growing out of
the proposal to translate the gospels
into modern Greek were continued to-
day in the streets and especially in
front of the chamber Of deputies and
before the university. There were
many ugly rushes.
The military are finding difficulty in
controlling the rioters. The meeting
of the chamber of deputies today was
marked by a series of violent alterca.
tiOnS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
BURGLARS TORTURE OLD LADY.

Burned Her Feet to Make Her Tell
Where Her Money Was.
Buffalo, Nov. 22.-Mrs. Christiana
Haegerer, 60 years old, living at Ham.
burg-on-the-Lake, was discovered in
an unconscious condition by neigh.
bors this morning
Last night burglars forced open a
door of her house, and being unable
to find money, which it was general
ly believed Mrs. Haegerer kept, they
tortured the old lady by applying light
ed matches to her bare feet and hands
and brutally beating her. The burglars
secured only a dollar. Mrs. Haegerer
is in a critical condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
MUST PAY S36I,8O3
TO UNITED STATES
Inheritance Tax Due From
Vanderbilt Heirs.
DECISION JUST BEEN REACHED


Against the Payment of This Tax,
Having Carried Their Case to the
Highest Courts of the Nation.
New York, Nov, 22.-According to
The World, heirs of the late Corne-
lius Vanderbilt must pay 1861, ,8O3. .43
into the Golfers of Uncle Sam. This
is the total of the Inheritance tax fix
ed by the federal government against
the estate.
The decision has just been reached
in Washington by Solicitor Wishard
of the internal revenue department,
and it has been concurred in by Com
missioner Evans. Notice has been
sent to the Vanderbilt attorneys in
this city. The heirs have already
been compelled to pay state tax of
$520,995. The federal tax just fixed
brings the total up to $862,801.
The total expense of fighting the
tax, which has been carried into the
highest courts of the state and nation,
will bring the grand total up to ST.
100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
wHEELER's FRIENDS SPEAK.
Say the General Is Not an Aspirant
for the Senate.


Decatur, Ala, Nov. 22.-Inquiry yes
terday morning among the intimate
friends of General Wheeler, who re-
sides here, and who are in close and
constant touch with the general, devel-
oped the fact that they know nothing
of any authorized or supposed boom"
for the succeeding United States SEN
atorship for General Wheeler. One
gentleman particularly close to the
general personally and in a business
way spoke Indignantly or the report
sent out from another town, saying
that he knew General Wheeler had no
desire to re-enter public life in any
capacity, and more especially as re-
garding General Pettus' seat; that
General Wheeler would allow no use
of his name for the seat as long as
Senator Pettus lived and desired to
retain his place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
FATE OF GENERAL PATINo.
Tried to Save Comrade From Drown.
ing and Lost His Life.

my anu Lust TITS EiISs
New York, Nov. 22.-The Colon, Co
lombia, correspondent of The Herald
cables the following version of the
mysterious disappearance of General
Patino: Your correspondent has been
informed by Colonel Barrera, the revo-
lutionary leader, that General Patfno
and General Cortisso7, who were, re.
spectively, first and second in com
mand of the attacking insurgent force,
left Gatung, which is 60 miles from
here, in small boat for Colon. 1t
was a very dark night and their boat
capsized in the river. General Patino,
who was wounded in the arm, endeav-
ored to save General Cortissoz, who
could not swim, and both were drown
ed. The death of these two leaders
is regarded as a great blow to the Lib
eral party"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
FAVOR ANNEXATION.
Sentiment of Ninety Per Cent of Prop.
erty Holding Cubans.

erty Holding Cubans.
New York. Nov. 22.-Francisco Gam.
ba, president of the Cuban commits
sion, sent by the merchants, business
men and agricultural associations of
Cuba to the United States with peti.
tions for the improvement of trade
relations between the two countries,
has just been interviewed upon Cuban
affairs. When asked if it were his
opinion that the United States should
annex Cuba, he said:
CAS- a member of this commission,
representing all classes and political
parties of Cuba, I do not feel myself
at liberty to express an individual
opinion, but were you to say that 80
per cent of the business people and
property holding element of Cuba IA
vored annexation you would be cor.
rect
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Markham Addresses Society.

New York, Nov. 22-Edwin Mark.
ham, the poet, made the chief address
at the annual banquet of the Society
for the Study of Life last night He
said that while the old epic was of
arms and the man the new epic was of
tools and the man
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION.
Pharmacists at Columbia to Have In.
teresting Talks.


Columbia, S. c., Nov. 22.-One of
the important questions before the
state pharmaceutical convention that
met here yesterday is whether a cor
poration can own a drug store and
conduct retail business. The ques-
tion is an interesting one, and if an
swered in the negative will affect a
considerable number of drug stores.
This association has been very ac-
tive of late in enforcing the law as to
the compounding of drugs and num-
Der of drug store proprietors have
been indicted for employing men in
that very important position.
Physicians are protesting against
druggists prescribing for customers,
while the druggists, on the other hand,
strongly oppose prescriptions being
compounded by physicians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Got Away With $175.

Jonesville, s. c., Nov. 22.-Safe
crackers at this place {blew open the
safe of the postofice Wednesday, night
and secured SITS IN money and
stamps. The store was Aalso robbed
of some pistols and other articles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Lueao to conduct Campaign.

New York, Nov. ga Herald dis
patch from Colon says that General
Luego is on his way to Colon from
Chorrera to take charge of the cam
paign, Colonel Barrera declares that
the insurgents can resist any attack
by the government troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Packing House Destroyed By Fire.

Huntington, w Va, Nov. 22.-Ar-
mour & Co.'s packing house and of
fees were totally destroyed by fire to-
day. Twenty or more box cars loaded
with merchandise were badly dam
aged. The Chesapeake and Ohio
freight house was saved with some
damage. Loss 100000 to $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
Legislature Has jurisdiction.

London, Nov. 22.-In the appeal case
of the attorney general of Manitoba
versus the Manitoba License Holders
association, the privy council has de
cided that the legislature of Manitoba
has Jurisdiction to enact liquor law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23
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. 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.
For sale by all Druggists. SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23

The above are only a few brands OF the
manV we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
whisPey Peach and due Appe BTa6dte Tand es o9c fc
sold equally as low, from s1,25 gallon up
wards.
We make specially of the jug trade and
all orders by mall or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special Inducements of
fered.s a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-23

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-16
RAIN TO-DAY.
Fell Over Territory Contiguous to
Kansas City.

Kansas City. Mo. July 16.-Rain fell
over an area Of eighty miles around
Kansas City early this morning and
reports from different parts of the
southwest indicate thunder storms and
lower temperature during the day or
tonight. At Lawrence, Kan. this morn
ing enough rain fell to efrectually lay
the dust, clear the atmosphere and
freshen vegetation, but not enough to
do any permanent good 1t is the first
fall in that vicinity for twenty-six days.
At Ottawa AND Wellsville in the next
county south from Lawrence, about
half an inch OF rain fell. At Wellsville
there has been no rain for more than
three months and coming now 1t will do
late corn great good if followed by
more, otherwise the corn crop IN that
county will prove an utter failure.
Some fields are now too far gone to
be revived by any amount of rain
over one inch OF rain is reported at
Toronto. Kas.. two counties further
west There was a fairly good shower
in Kansas City, early this morning, but
at II o'clock the sky was cloudless, and
the weather bureau reported temper
ature of 80. good rain fell at Cam
den Point, Mo. three counties east OF
Kansas City, and it will result in much
good to corn, which in that vicinity is
still a. dark green.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-16
AN inch OF Rain.
Eastern Nebraska and Western
Iowa Get a Wetting.

Omaha, Neb., July 16-Eastern Ne
braska and western Iowa received an
inch or more Of rain. which began fall
ing at 2 o'clock this morning. The
showers cooled the atmosphere, relev-
ing the extended spell of hot weather,
and the mercury this morning was
down to IS at o'clock The prospect
is for much cooler weather during the
day. Fairly liberal rains are also re-
ported in the Black Hills.
WARMING UP IN CHICAGO.
Chicago, July 16.=At 70 a m today
the temperature was 50. the hottest for
some days The humidity added to the
cast predicted still hotter weather for
this vicinity.
There are indications of showers late
this afternoon or tonight. AS a result
of the continued hot, dry weather vege-
tables are attaining prices which to
poor people are almost prOhibitive. PO-
tatoes show an increase of 25 per cent
products of oats and corn 10 to 25 per
cent; fruit and vegetables 10 to so per
cent.
RAIN CAME TOO LATE.
Kansas City, Mo, July 16.-AIiami
county, Kan, two counties south from
Kansas City on the Missouri line, ex-
first since April 49,. It came too late and
early crops In that county are reported
a total failure.
NO RAIN IN TEXAS.
Dallas, Tex, July 16.-NO rain fell in
any part of Texas last night or today.
There were a few local showers yester-
day and five hours rain last night at
Texarkana but did not reach the Texas
cotton region. The scarcity of water
is alarming to the ranchmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-16
CHANCES ARE FAIR.
That Is What Observer Jen-
nings Says of Rain Prospects.

The weather bureau holds out faint
promise of rain. Today's forecast is:
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday
with possibly thunderstorms east portion
this afternoon and tonight
Observer Jennings said this morning
I'VE have a lot of cirrus clouds today.
They do not indicate rain, but they are
indications of a large amount of cleo
tricity. The chances for local thunder
storms are fair
Last night was much better for sleepers
than the previous three hot nights. At
midnight the temperature was g. while
for the night before it was S6 Last night
there was a fairly cool breeze stirring.
Today's minimum was 7S at 7:S0 this
morning The wind has been south, blow
ing 16 miles an hour.
Yesterdays reports from over the state
were as follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-16
KANSAS HAs RAIN.
Several Sections Get Showers Late
Monday and Last Night


Kansas City, No, July ia portion
of the drouth-stricken southwest has
been relieved by rain during the past
"A hours.
The rains which came at the end OF
a drouth of from four to eight weeks
duration covered southwestern Mis-
souri, and portions of Kansas, taking in
the southeastern corner of the sun
flower state from Riley and Dickinson
counties down to the Oklahoma line.
The first break came when fairly good
rains fell in Barton and Green eoun-
ties. Missouri. and IN the Oklahoma
border in Kansas in Cowley and Chau-
tauqua counties and along the Union
Pacific railway in Riley county
During Monday afternoon a heavy
rain fell in the vicinity of Coffeyville,
FL Dorado and Wichita, Kas. At
CoffeyviIle the people held q jubilee on
the streets during the rain. Two coun-
ties west from Kansas City in Jeffer-
son county, Kansas, a full inch of rain
fell Monday afternoon, while in KAN
sas City a temperature of 1O1 prevailed
and hardly a cloud was visible.
Independence, Valley Falls, Yelling
ton, Wichita, Wamego, 0 OskaloOSa,
Manhattan and Abilene report fairly
good rains. In Wellington the rain
was accompanied by a high wind,
wrecking buildings and injurInS some
people. There the rain was toe late to
save the corn, but will be of great help
to pastures, alfalfa and Kaffir corn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-16
BIG WICHITA FIRE.
Dold Plant With 100000
Pounds of Meat Destroyed.

Wichita. Kan. July 16.-The packing
plant of Jacob Dold & Sons of this city
was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. There We're four large build
ings It is estimated that seven mil
lion pounds of meat in process of pre-
paration were destroyed. The loss is
s1,000.00o with insurance about s400, 0o0
One wall fell injuring four men but
none fatally.
Three hundred and fifty men are
thrown out of work It is said the plant
viii be rebuilt at once The fire origi-
mated in the lard house and is thought
to have been spontaneous combustion
1t broke out az o'clock a m.