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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
BRADFEEZD'S
Female ReGEEEEaGORa
| fair trial to

which is the true cure provided
by Nature for all female troubles. It
is the formula of physician of the
highest standing, who devoted his
whole life to the study of the dis
tinct ailments peculiar to our moth
ers, wives and daughters. is made
of soothing, healing, strengthening
herbs and vegetables which have
been provided by kindly Nature to
cure irregularity in the menses, Lett
corrhea, Falling of the Womb, Nerv-
BUSINESS, Headache and Backache.
In fairness to herself and to Brads
fields Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought to give it
trial. A large 81 bottle will do a
wonderful amount of good. Sold by
druggists. o
y for nicely illustrated free book the subIeca
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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UNCLE SAM LOSES $50, 900.
Paymaster's Safe Looted of Tina
Amount at Santa Cruz.

Paymaster's Safe Looted of That
Amount at Santa Cruz.
MANILA, July 27.-During the pay
ment of troops at Santa Cruz yesterday
$4,000 was stolen from the guard
house. The ROBBERY of the paymaster' s
safe is supposed to have been the work
of soldiers.
1t appears that Major Candy, who
was paying the troops in the Laguna
district, left the safe in the guard
house. and that while it was there
thieves succeeded in abstracting its con-
tents. General Chaffee has sent the
chief of Manila detectives to Santa
Cruz, to investigate the affair. Chief
Paymaster Tower was not apprised of
the robbery until informed of it by a
representative of the Associated Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
Terrible Crime of Tramps.

ST. PAUL, July 97.-Two tramps held
up Nels Petersen and John Andersen
near Belle Plain last night, robbing
both, beating Petersen and shooting
Andersen, whose headless body was
found by the track today. Andersen
was thrown from the train and his head
cut off under the wheels. The men
were from Chicago, enroute to the har.
vest fields.
armstrong Knocked Out.
HELENA, Mont, July 27.-After fight
ing one minute and 90 seconds of the
eleventh round. "Kid" Oglesby of Hell
ena knocked out Billy Armstrong Of
San Francisco in this city last night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
New Land Comnanv.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 27.-Articles
of incorporation have been filed in the
probate office by the Uncle Dick Jones
Land company. The incorporators are
f. G. Sheppard, 9. A. Jones and E. T.
Rice. The capital stock is $40. 900. This
company has acquired the Jones prop
erty near Jonesville, in the northern
part of the city, and will develop it.
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RAINS BLESS KANSAS.
In Many Sections Heavy Downpour
End the DrOuth.

Topeka, July 27.-The most exten-
sive rainfall that Topeka and Shawnee
county has experienced for year fell
for two hours this morning. The down
pour was almost In the nature of q
cloudburst, flooding the streets and con-
gesting the cutters. The atmosphere is
considerably cooler, with the mercury
around 80 at o'clock.
The Santa Fe reports the rain extend
ing 80 miles west on their system and
east to Kansas City. On the Rock Island
and Union Pacific systems, further
north, the area covered is about the
same. This ends the drouth in the SEQ
tion mentioned for the present, the rain
reflllng the streams and restoring pas
turage The rainfall was "a inches
over the state, 100 miles west of Kansas
City.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28

DAYTON, O., July GA gravel train
on the Dayton and Northern Traction line
was wrecked this morning, 5 miles north
of here. o. S. Case of the Case Con-
struction company, and three other men,
names unknown, were killed. No de-
tails vet known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
Heavy Rains In Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, July 27.-At o'clock the
temperature registers so and a cool
breeze is blowing. Three hours later the
government thermometer showed 80 de.
grees or degrees warmer than at the
same time yesterday. Heavy rains are
reported to have fallen in several parts
of the state last night, greatly beneftting
live stock and crops
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
NAVAL STORES.

SAvANNAH. July 27.-Spirits turpentine;
firm at 3224; receipts, 1,175; sales, 726;
exports, 26O. Rosin, quiet; receipts, 4,564,
sales, none; exports. zoo. Quote: A. B, G,
$I.i5; D, $12O: E, $1.25; F, $3.50; G, &1.s5;
H, $l.4O l, $155; K, $1.9O; NJ, 1886, N;
$2.7O; windowglass. $500; waterwhite, $S. 80.
at 321a; sales. - casks. Rosin, firm; sales
- barrels g. $1.00; d, $1.00; E, $l.1O; +.
1885, NJ, $3.50; N, $3.50, windowglass, &2.S0;
waterwhite. $3.15.
WILMINGTON, July 21-Spirits turpen.
tine, nothing doing; receipts, SO casks.
Rosin, firm at 95c@$1.00; crude turpentfne,
quiet at $1.oO@2. 90; receipts, $50. Tar, frm
at $1.40; receipts, 100.
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c. EXPRESS
PO'OOs PREPAID.

We ship on approval npIain, sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive it and test it, if it is not satisfac
tory, return it at our expense and we will re.
turn your $3.50. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years. old Eight bottles for $3.50
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid, 50. 90;
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
will save you so per cent. on your purchases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28

The above are only few brands OF the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
sold equally as low, from S1,25 gallon ups
wards.
We make a specially of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
feredas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
MURDER OR sUIcIDE2
George Cruise Shot and Killed at jack
sOnVille, Fla.

sonville, Fla.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 27,-George
U. Cruise, an employe at the East Coast
brickyards, about miles outside the
city, on the road to Orange park, was
shot and killed in his own residence
near the yards Death was caused by
pistol bullet passing through the right
temple. Mrs. Cruise, the wife of the
deceased, was in the room at the time of
the murder or suicide, whichever it may
prove to be. 49,
Her story is that her husband took his
own life, on account of depression of
spirits and sickness, but the coronor's
jury, which sat over the case, decided
differently, and they charge the crime
to man by the name of w. A. Holt,
who also works at the brick yards in
the capacity of keeper of the commissa-
ry, and also boards at Cruse's house.
Holt has been arrested and locked up,
to be given hearing later.
Cruise, the dead man, has been at the
brick yards for three years as an en-
gineer in the machine shops. His home
is in Chattanooga, Tenn. He is about 30
years old, and leaves three children
and his wife
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
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
themin 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. It's 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 a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N. z.
Forsale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle.
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RECEIVERS Appointed.

MINNEAPoLIs, July 27.-Chicago cred
itors of the 7. M. Roberts supplyhouse,
in voluntary bankruptcy proceeding be.
fore Judge Lochren in the United States
court, secure the appointment of
Charles M. Way and Frank W. Shaw
as receivers. It is estimated that the
stock is worth between 100000 and
$500, 900. Besides the stock there are
practically no assets. The unsecured
liabilities are estimated at $40S, 900; se-
cured liabilities about $3.50, 900 more.
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SwaIIowed >try cnnIne.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 27.-Mrs.
George H. Jones, a lady 80 years of age;
died a horrible death at Shady Grove,
jefferson county resort, where she
had gone to spend the summer. Think
ing that she was taking quinine she
swallowed half a teaspoonful of strych-
nine and died in 90 minutes Her home
was near Dapdgidge. Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
GKAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Spot cotton closed qiuet; middling up
lands SIC; middling gulf, 8}6c. Sales
YS0 baIaG
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Acquittal For Lieutenant Brown.

MANILA, July 21-At the trial of
Lieutenant Preston Brown of the Sec
ond infantry, charged with numbering
a native near Binangonan, it was proved
that the native was killed while trying
to escape ana the acquittal of Lleuten-
ant Brown is expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-28
TRAGEDY AT cHERAW.
Thomas Murray, a Policeman, Slayi
His Father-InsLaw.

IhOmas Murray a Policeman, Stays
His Father-InsLaw.
COLUMBIA, S. c., July 81. - Thomas
Murray, a policeman who guards the
town of Cheraw at night. some time ago
married the daughter of A. A. McDon-
aid, an old and respected citizen. Sub
seQuently he became furiously Jealous
regarding love affair of his wife be-
fore their marriage, and in a quarrel
threw her out of the house.
The young woman returned to her
father. Murray, relenting, went for
her, but stated to her father that as q
condition to her returning as his wife
he would give her a whipping. Old
Mcdonald went for his gun, but his
aged wife dissuaded him from using it.
Murray's wife fed to the woods Muir.
roy drove her parents out of the house,
took possession and smashed things in
general. Then in going out he shot his
father-in law dead. He escaped.
New Depot For AshevilIe.
AsHEvILLE, July ~. There are indi-
cations that Asheville will have a new
passenger station before great while.
Civil engineers of the Southern Railway
company are making an estimate on the
probable cost of such building as is de-
sired. The Asheville board of trade has
taken steps to secure a new depot, and
it is said the proposed building is IA
vored by number of railroad officials.
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DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK. July 2I-Cotton futures
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

by the Constitution. but which 10 wa.
spectcd would subsequently De regu-
lated by law according to the value of
the services rendered.
What we cay concerning the State
offices now under consideration by the
LEGISLATURE applies with at least oqual
force t1 the compensation of the fuse
icos af Jhc Supreme court of tue state.
The present SUM is far below chat
which Is eamol by prominent lawyers
ana 10 ought to be- placed at a figure
which would Dee somewhere near the
standard for eminent ability The most
Important causes that come up for iu-
dlclal determination are submitted 90
that court and the decisions that have
tn be- rendered require critical re-
search the exercise of great judgment
and the expression OF opinions cou-
formable Go tho law arg construed by
the ulseat and most learned VI the enc
llchtencl ages All that is worth some
thing 90 the State and should DE so con-
sIdcred
The question Of taxes comes in when
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30
OFFICIAL SALARIES.

We are OF the opinion. notwlthsiond
ing several protests received from gem
tlemen In country districts. that the
proposed increase Of salaries 81 State
officers ought 90 be effected. Folks
who labor Tor a living On a farm. or az
some occupation that is not very roe
muneratlye. cannot appreciate the CON
ditlon OF affairs surrounding the public
officers. who must be men OF oXcep.
tional ability in order 20 nll their poe
sitions. with credit TO the State. Nor
can they guage the value OF services
which are outside of their means OF
computation
Only persons who know what the tlmo
ana talents Of men adapted 10 import.
ant stations are worth can fairly de-
termne this question To put all kinds
Of labor on a common basis. 81 com.
mon error among working people in the
ordinary fields OF human eXertion ITS
folly and injustice are evident when
a little free thought is exercised We
might as well claim that all products
should be sold az common price
regulated by size or weight or some
other similar criterion.
The usual earnings Of men In the
learned professions form q far juster
and more sensible guide On the settle
ment Of this question tn put the
salary Of the Governor OF a State on a
level with that of a. bookkaeper and
less than that of "a manager of som'
ordinary mercantile business is NOT
equitable nor reasonable The position
he mus maintain and ,he people be-
must entertain, show at once the need
OF salary attached Co .hs office COM
mensurate with rs requirements. The
same applies TO an the State oiiccrE
the pay for which was started very low
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30
RnsLnn Trnnscrlni

The Victoria Era must be famous In
British annals so long as Britain has
annals TO be- read. In art and sci-ace.
iu letters and In arms Il has been lum-
nous. u was touched by the waning
light Of the galaxy OF stars that marked
the close Of the Georgian period 10
witnessed the rise OF great constella-
ti0ns whose light still fingers with a
power that viii reach FAR forward into
the future. Nor was the association N
Queen Victoria with the intellectual de-
yelopment of the era that win bear her
name wholly casual The age OF Anne
was the age of brilliant wits. who puz.
z.cl and annoyed q dun queen George
II was the dulest Kind Of an Augustus.
Queen Victoria was In quick sympathy
with an the great intellectual develop
ment of her time She had the brain 90
perceive lt and the heart 20 sympa-
thize with its hcnenoence. She could
with truth sly that an Of Il she saw
and part " it she was.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30
Az OPEN QUESTION.

We have received q circular urging
the claims and showing the benefits Of
the New Utah Home telephone com
pany. A franchise Is wanted for the
occupation Of the streets OF this city,
by the poles and wires necessary TO the
construction Of the service. This sug-
gests very important question: Are
we to have a new network OF wires In
the already crowded thoroughbred?
These Instructions are becoming very
much Of q nuisance. which ought not
to he encouraged and increased.
The Bell compare is proceeding TO
place It's wires underground, which Is
a very laudable improvement II
franchise should be granted to the new
company ought II not to be made on
condition that rs wires shall also be
placed underground We think that is
a reasonable requirement, considering
the conditions existing. and the rights
OF other companies. and the public in
terest
The electric light Is necessity, now,
both Of a public and private character
So also is the electric street railway.
The poles and wires Of the companies
supplying light and power and means
Of transportation. have the right o.
way and should not be lnterfered with.
But another set OF poles and wires In
the streets Is likely TO become a nuis-
ance. Let It go under ground
OF course the public like TO see COM
petition Of any kind. that reduces cost
~ an article or system which is neces-
gary, or adds TO the public comfort or
convenience. Therefore the offers and
promises Of the new company are likely
to prove attractive. And the system
may possibly become permanent. Time.
however, will have TO prove that
The new scheme may do for local
communication. But how about long
distance service? The present system
reaches over a vast extent Of country
and furnishes facilities for intercourse
tn many towns and cities far apart.
'ow long will It be before such adyan
tages can be secured by the proposed
company. as Will serve the public In
terest and commercial requirements?
These points are not raised by way
OF opposition to a measure designed for
the public good. We would all Ike
cheaper telephone service; II It will
answer our purpose. Il has been often
argued that the Bell company was
charging TOO much But that cannot be
established without investigation OF
both costs and returns. To keep In re-
pair and In good order a telephone sys-
ten like the Bell, requires large ex-
pendltures and we are not prepared 10
say that the company is making excess
sive nrofts, A full inquiry would set
that matter at rest.
1t &c not to be expected that any bust
ness hrm or corporation viii operate
Just Tor fun, or solely FOR the good ~
the pubic, Dividends are expected In
return for the investment OF capital.
However. We believe fun Information
on this point can be obtained on prop
er Inquiry, and II lower rates can Doe
given than those now demanded, they
ough. to be established
Il viii be well to look before we
leap. and be sure we are right before
We 60 ahead II the change proposed
viii insure permanent benefits II
ought TO be effected, but we are Of the
opinion that this is at present an open
question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

10 seems almost an Inconsistency that
queen Victoria should have desired a
military funeral Military funerals are
generally reserved Tor these Whose
lives have been largely spent IN camp
and on battleneld. But queen Victoria
was pre-emlnently lover Of peace and
decrler Of war That her body
should be borne to the grave on a gum
cIrIage almost shocks and certainly
jars the finer feelings But who can
tell Of the promptlngs Of the heart or
trace the inconsistencies Of human ma
ture?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

Olive schreiner-Cronwright and her
husband are practically held prisoners
In their home IN South Africa. She Is
the author Of two novels-The Story
OF an African Farm ana Private
Trooper Haklet-that are very superior
works, works that should give her en-
during fame Edouard Rod the
French critic pron0uncos the latter
work among the very foremost produc-
tons Of English literature during the
nineteenth century And he does not
value 1t one bit too high May the
lady in her captivity produce and give
to the world works Of equal worth!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

The story Of Victorlas life is Of a
queen the prayer Of whose lie has been
Give peace In our time, o Lord" and
whose personal efforts have been more
than once successful In saving her
country from war, and even In k>cfigi-
the peace Of Europe. but whose closing
hours were saddened with the spectacle
OF England engaged In a cruel war that
has brought grief 20 thousands OF Eng
lish families. her own included. and the
result Of which Will reflect no honor on
England, no matter what the outcome
maV be.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30
STATISTICS or CHURCHES.

The New York Independent has made
10 o rule 90 present annually q review
OF the growth OF the religious bodies OF
the country. This year It gives three
different tables one of which shows
the number 10 churches. communicates
and ministers of thc different organ.zl-
lions Zoo 1880 and 1000. thus furnishing
aH estimate of the growth during taa
last decade or the 18Th century
Perhaps the most remarkable feature
of this table rs the increase shown in
the number OF Christian Scientists
They are given as &12l In 1890. and IT,
100000 lu 1900 This Increase IS exceeded
only by Roman Catholics. who h--c
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30
New York Nan anl Expross

There are significant springs IN hui
man nature that are untouched by the
commonplace functions OF government.
but that respond richly to the prompt
ings OF high example held up on the
beacon OF national tradition. and in
some sense associated with national
destiny. As the center ~ a hundred
amelloratlve and philanthropic agen-
cles as the helpful friend Of honor,
merit and innocence. as an embodiment
of inspiration 20 the ideal In national
lie. Victoria has done her own personal
part In the great era that, IN the sue
cesslve steps by which a Kingdom be-
came an empire. has seen popular
rights defined and enlarged, British
commerce vastly advanced Australia
and Canada federated India recon-
quered Egypt reclaimed and Africa
marked out for future dominion
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TnE DEAD QUEEN.
Kansas Clty World.

IL is sad to think that the promises,
AT the eyentidc there shall be light"
was denied her ana that her declining
days were made unhappy by the hol-
rors of the South African war. Com
stantly caioled with the promise that a
peaceful end was near. She fingered on
from day 10 day only 10 hear news VI
fresh disasters. There is mo- doubt but
this FASTENED the end. which. In the
course OF nature, could not have been
far on al best
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

No breath of scandal ever assalled
her fair name. Her influence was cast
always and persIstently for the home
~ virtues OF purity and bameless con-
duct IN an the walks Of life Hers was
an ennobling influence In England be-
cause OF her beautiful Womanly quail
ties as mug II not more than because
she was queen. In all the tributes that
may be paid 10 the aged sovereign
whom death has claimed. none Will
mean more, nor viii any be higher than
those which emphasize the traits OF
gentle and tender Womanllness which
she possessed 10 so eminent q degree
that the world mourns her passing into
eternity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

Before our legislative friends drop
their tools and playthings and run On
ON visit 20 another State and It's
lawmakers, would 90 not De prudent 90
wait for an official invitation? Most
people generally DO that even n they
are hot great stickIers Tor etiquette
Don't be I'm O. rush, but rather wait tin
YOU are asked
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

Vienna attaches much Importance Co
the rr0a, c0rIIalty existing between
Eine Edward and Emperor William. 20
there exists between them something
more than 400 entente 90 WIN make
ltself NANTES, in the near future. Ia
the settlement o, the Chincse question
most uE.lv IN Wow OF prosen, ha9.
plnngs The Ang'J-German alliance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-30

The Mcmillan bin is NOT TO stop or
hinder vaccination. Il IS 20 stop a
vicious partial and tyrannical raid
Of O few doctors upon the public
schools Vaccination can go on os far
as its advocates yan extend 90 by law
ul and rational means The effort IS
merely 90 stop the exercise of violence
and force.