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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
KENTUCKY WILD WOMAN.
Farmer Has Thrilling Experiences
With Strange Creature.

Farmer Has a Thrilling Experiences
With Strange Creature.
MIDDLEsBoRO, KY, July 25.-What
is believed to be wild woman is ter.
rorizing the Taggett creek community
near here. The creature, which has
long black hair, was first seen about two
weeks ago by John Lane, a reliable
farmer
He says he was watering his team.
when the woman sprang nearly 40 feet
from tree upon the horse he was rid
ing. She screamed and tried to scratch
HIM. 1t was during the night, and
Lane says he could not get a fair view
of the creature, when he, with difficult
ty, beat her off and fed. Since then
the creature goes wrapped in cotton
dress stolen from clothes line. She
has been seen by reliable people Of that
community. Not long since three chill
dren were chased a mile by the woman,
who welded @ club. A systematic
search will be made, as women and
children are terrorized.
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Accident at Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 25.-A Gate
City Electric car of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company
collided with locomotive of the Louis
Vile and Nashville road at the crossing
at East Birmingham and turned the
electric car over. The accident hap.
pened at 6:4O o'clock this morning.
Matte Overberne, a negress, was crushed
to death under the Car. Mrs. L. Q.
Moffatt, w. A. Sawyer and B. B. Bas-
more were injured, Mrs. Moffatt so
badly that she was removed to the hos.
pital. She will recover.
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Great Distress From FIoods.

SHANGHAI, July 25.-The floods in the
Yang Use valley are causing great dis.
tress Two of the main embankments
have broken above Wuhn and flooded a
thickly populated district for 40 or 80
miles. Tens of thousands of people have
been rendered homeless and the crops
destroyed. The return of the court to
Peking looks doubtful Supplies have
again been ordered sent to Singan Flu,
the present headauarters of the court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
Bank For Ensley. Ala.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 25.-Decla.
ration of incorporation of the Steel City
bank at Ensley was filed yesterday with
the secretary of state and a charter was
issued. The new bank is to have a cap.
ital stock of $4,000. The incorpora.
tors of the bank are ]. w. Minor, j. H.
b uPanPs R Pesram, m H. s. ME Meade, y W. SET s. Eu
banks and p. A. Eubanks, all of Ensley.
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Overruled Motion.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 25.-In the
United States court Special Master
Charles J. Allison has overruled the
motion to continue the referee in the
case of George Blinn, Jr., and others
against the Continental Security Re-
demption company and others, pending
the appeal to the United States supreme
court. However, he has granted con-
tinuance until Aug. % on account of
the absence of one of the attorneys for
one of the complainants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
BAPTIsTs THRoNo CHICAGO.
Largest Convention Ever Held by the
Young Peoples Union.

Largest Convention Ever Held by the
Young Peoples Union.
CHICAGO, July 25.-What is claimed
to be the biggest convention ever held
by the Baptist Young Peoples union
began at the coliseum here today. II
was estimated that 10000 delegates and
visitors were present and it is predicted
that by tomorrow nearly half as many
more will be present.
Addresses of welcome and congratu.
lation were made by Francis w. Parker
in behalf of the citizens of Chicago,
Louis A. Crittenden in behalf of the
young people and Rev. John A. Crack
son in behalf of the churches. Rev. HI:
E. Stillwell of st. Paul, Mimi, re.
sponded for the visitors. At the con.
clusion of these speeches addresses were
delivered by Rev. John A. Bennett of
Philadelphia on "Christ's Conception of
His Own Kingship," and the Rev.
Whitaker of Palo Alto, Cal, on
"Christ's Conception of Citizenship in
His Kingdom. :"
In the afternoon the convention split
up into departmental conferences. To.
night, after the presentation of banners,
the president, John II. Chapman, will
deliver his address
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
UnveiIing at beaufort, N. q.

BEAUFORT, N. O., July %. "A monu.
ment to the memory of Captain Otway
Burns, who in the war of 1919 com.
manded the United States privateer
Snapdragon, was unveiled here yester.
day. The base and die are of granite
and on top is a cannon which was on
the Snapdragon. The following is the
inscription; Captain Otway Burns, son
States Privateer Snapdragon. war 1912.
Is. Born in Onslow county, N. O., I775;
died at Portsmouth, N. O., $780," The
address was delivered by Associate Jus.
tice Walter Clark of the North Caro-.
lima supreme court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
CARDINALS TO MEET.
to Papal College Prepar.
ing For COnclaVe.

SAauu1OdCeS TO EdpaA SOIleSe SHepar@
ing For COnclave.
ROME, July 25.--Although the pope is
in excellent health, the feeling prevails
at the vatican that a meeting of the
college cardinals cannot be far off, and
there is no secret that the candidates to
the papal college are making prepara-
tions for this conclave.
One of the chief characteristics of
the next conclave, according to high
prelate, will be the large number of
candidates for the chair of st. Peters,
whereas after the death of Plus TX,
there were only two or three candidates
whose chances for the papacy were seri-
Gus. Today half the sacred college as
pires to the chair and first scrutiny is
expected to show six or seven cardinals
are favored for the pontificate. Those
who are well informed anticipate a dead
look and the ultimate selection of an
outsider who has not as yet been men.
toned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
Identifies Her AS ,ailant.

DENVER, July %. Be sic Kinport. IA
years of age, who was cnocked into un-
consciousness and assaulted on the night
of July near her home, has identified
Royal Pennington, youth of l5, who
is under arrest, as her assailant. Pen
nington declares his innocence and as
serts he can prove an alibi.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
TWo Murderers Arrested.

JAcKsBoRo, Tenn, July 20. - Silas
McNeely and Marion Moses, two well
known young men, have been arrested
and held for trial without bond, for the
Hatmaker. The bodies of the boys, hor-
ribly mutilated, were found in a mill
pond near here. McNeely fled after the
coroner's inquest. but was captured.
The excitement at the preliminary trial
was intense. but any violence was pre-.
vented by the officers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
Bolt Kills Five Horses.

CH1LLIcoTHE, o., July 25.-A heavy
rain storm with lightning occurred here
this morning. Several buildings were
destroyed by the lightning. The large
barn of L. Q. Skinner, at Clarksburg,
this county, was fred by lightning and
five horses, together with grain, hay
and implements. were DESTROYED.
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Temperature at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, July 25.-At II a. m. the
official temperature was SO degrees,
with indications that it would not ex.
ceed 100 degrees during the day. The
weather is partly cloudy, with a posi-
biIity of local showers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
SCENE OF SOLEMNITY
AND MAGNIFICENCE
Conservation of Father Peter
J Muldoon
IT OCCURRED AT CHICAGO

Over Thousand People Witness the
Ceremony at the Holy Name Cathe-
draI-Cardinal Martinelli as COnse-
crater.
CHICAGO, July 25.-An audience OF a
thousand, awed by the solemnity
and magnifcence of a Roman Catholic
ceremonial, today witnessed the conse-
Grafton of Father Peter J. Muldoon as
the titula bishop of the Tamassensis,
the auxiliary to the Most Rev. P. A.
Feehan, archbishop of Chicago. The
Holy Name cathedral, where the con-
seoratlon took place, presented a scene
of almost regal splendor to the speeta-
tors crowded within its walls. The
solemn rites, the sombre music, the
chanting priests and the church digni.
taries i'll their most splendid vestments
created a picture hardening back to
mediaeval days.
Cardinal sebastian Martinelh of
Washington, d. c., acted as consecra-
tor, while three rohbishOps-Feehan of
Chicago, Ryan of Philadelphia and Hen
messy of Dubuque, dozen bishops, 4OO
priests and scores Of acolytes-asslsted
in the ceremonies and celebration OF
mass.
At a. III. Cardinal Martineli was in
his chapel, while in another the bishop.
elect was donning the episcopal stock
ings and sandals of pure white Watered
silk, edged with small pearls Father
Muldoon then emerged from his sanctu-
ary, escorted by the Right Rev. James
Ryan, bishop of Alton, Ills, and the
Right Rev. Henry Cosgrove, bishop of
Davenport, Ia
The young priest was led between the
two bishops to the foot of the main al
tar, where, uncovering hisShead, he bent
in profound obeisance to the consecra-
tor, who was seated, and kissed the lat
ter's ring.
Robed In Purple Cassock.
The bishop-elect was robed in long
purple cassock and on his head was the
purple biretta, which latter he laid aside
for the mitre.
Following the kissing of the ring,
Father Muldoon Frustrated himself on
the carpet leading to the altar. He
then rose and was officially introduced
for promotion. After examining the
candidate on church doctrine Monsignor
MartinelIi administered the oath of
fealty and duty.
The cardinal then laid aside his mitre,
and after saying the confession, pro-
ceeded with high pontifical mass, with
which the ceremony of conservation
was interspersed. He blessed the vest
ments, after which each one was
solemnly conferred on the bishop.
The ceremonies occupied three hours
and reached their climax when Bishop
Muldoon, crozier in hand, made the
rounds of the cathedral, escorted by the
assisting bishops, blessing the people.
He then returned to the altar and the
ceremonies came to an end with pray
er and hymn.
Gorgeous Vestments.
Bishop Muldoon's vestments, includ-
ing the gold plated and jewel bedecked
crozier, were presented to him by vari-
Gus organizations of priests of which he
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- - - % - 7''7'7'a a
woman Will NOT nang.

COLUMBIA, S. O., July 95.-Upon the
presentation of very strong petition
Governor McSweeney has commuted to
life imprisonment in the state peniten-
tiary the death sentence imposed upon
Daisy Cicero, a negro woman convicted
of murder in the county of Fairfield.
She was convicted of the murder of her
husband at the June term of court and
sentenced to be hanged on Aug. 8 by
Judge Gage.
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Assessments Announced.

RALEIGH, N. O., July 25.-The cogpo-
ration commission notifies the state
treasurer that it makes the following
assessments of the property of common
carriers for taxation: Railways, $42,-
375,679; telephones, $3.50, ,807; steam
boats, $751; 766; canals, STA, 106; street
railways, 1856, $50; gas and electric
lights, $117, 366, telegraph, 1924, 800;
Pullman cars. $98, 172; express oompa.
MES, $3.50, 572; water and sewers, $84,.
429; total, $40, 147. 836, the taxes amount
ing to $112, $50. The increase in valua-
ton over last wear is 81. 100. 600.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
TEXAS GETS RAINS.
Weather Conditions la Many Sections
of West.

of West.
DALLAS, July 25.-Good rains are re-
ported today in the central section of
the Texas cotton growing district. 1t
has been raining hard at Clarksville,
Paris and Honey Grove, in northern
Texas. ever since o'clock this morn.
ing. These rains are also reported at
Waco, Calvert and Temple, in central
Texas. Indications favor a good rain at
Dallas before night. The thermometer
at Dallas at II a. III. was col the shade.
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ELECTRICAL STORMS.

lightning FIayS haVOc IN many Sec
tions Today.
UNION City, Ind, July 25.-A heavy
rain and electrical storm passed over
this city this morning. Lightning struck
the residences of Sylvester Ware, Will
liam Morgan, S. D. Warwick, George
Alexander, Harry Norman, Q. O.
Fisher, Daniel Stoner and O. L. Oster-
gren. At the latter place the lightning
passed through the brick walls in four
places, tearing jagged holes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
Cooler at ST. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, July 25.-Cooler winds
that prevailed last night and this MORN
ing have reduced the temperature. At
10 a. m., the temperature recorded was
80, 3 below yesterday at that time.
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Crisni stIII IImnroves.

NAPLES, July 25.-The improvement
In the condition of Signor Crispi is
maintained. The former premier passed
a fairly quiet night last night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26
Squadron Cannot visit Smyrna.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, July %. The Turk.
ish government has arbitrarily refused
to permit the Greek squadron to visit
Smyrna, Salonica. The Greeks sent
the Russian notifications of the pro.
iected ruse, but the porte declined to
entertain the proposition on political
grounds. Diplomatic officials regard
the attitude of the Turkish government
in this particular as illegal
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
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Heavy Rain at st. Paul.

ST. PAUL, July 25,-A heavy and
general rain throughout this section last
night and this morning has greatly re.
heved the hot spell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26

The guests are gone the smile slips from
the face of the hostess and she gives up
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while her back aches and her nerves
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at is with the greatest pleasure write YOU
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets stimulate
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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-
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dispelling colds headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
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In the process of manufacturing figs
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Gorgeous Vestments.

Bishop Muldoon's vestments, includ-
ing the gold plated and jewel bedecked
crozier, were presented to him by vari-
Gus organizations of priests of which he
was a member and cost $4,000 They
were of the finest silk and linen, edged
with pearls and bestrewed with anne
thists and diamonds. A small company
of artisans worked for months in Lyons,
France, preparing them.
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New Company Incorporatea.

New Company Incorporated.
MOBILE, July 25.-The Alabama Port
company has been incorporated with
capital of 500, 900. it's purpose being the
development of Alabama Port, located
on Mobile bay, at one Of the terminals
of the Mobile and Bay Shore Railroads
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Wesleyan Female College
Macon, Georgia.

in he World AreE
lies n the
A n ment
ofth
hev finest in the
70 onl e
j. w. ROBERTS, A. M, DID,, President
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-07-26

E B y
season with little trouble. A tant of Mala
~ L rial poisoning in your blood to-day will last
UlO0E . until the Fall unless you drive it out now
- Blood Medicines can't cure Malaria poison
ing. The antidOte for Malaria poisoning is
IOHNSONS TONIC
The scke man is not always in bed The meanest kind
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rich blood your veins you perform, with pleasure the work
that becomes arduous task for half we'll people.
Why don't you take IOHNS0NS TONIC7 It is the
Worlds Greatest Medicine The dealer makes less monev on
IOHNS0N'S TONIC than on any other kind Now remember
that your health your business and making money is his
business.
1t would pay you better to drive twenty-five miles to get
bottle of JONSONS TONIC rather than the cheap kind
that pays profit to the dealer.
Moneymang and Lfe-saving don't run very close toget
JOHNSONS TONIC the kind that cures It is 100 times
better than Quinine Does in day what slow Ounine
cannot do in ten days
Better do your thinking when your health at stake
Insist upon having the Worlds Greatest Medicine,
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JOHNSON'S CHILL and FEVER TONIC.

It has been on the market for the
past seventeen years, and stands
higher to-day as a curative agent
than any other medicine made.
Take a thorough course of JOHN
SONS TONIC and enjoy that keen
pleasure in life that only belongs to
thoroughly we'll people.
Costs so cents a bottle. Get it
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SAVANNAH; GA.
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coTTON FUTUREs.

NEW YORK. July 25.-Cotton futures
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LUTESVTLLE LOCALS.
We had a fine rain Tuesday night.


We had a fine rain Tuesday night.
Will Henry of Whitewater visit
ed in LutesviIle last week.
Mrs. Frost of Morley was was in
town last week.
Shelby Tierney returned to his
home IN st. Louis last Friday after
an exten 1ed visit here.
The Ice cream festival gwen by
the Baptist ladies on ]. G. Dale's
lawn last Wednesday night was we'll
attended.
MISS Marada Mabrey, of Gravel
Hill, was in town Sunday.
Rev. J. G. Derton was in town
last Friday.
The Presbyterians are holding a
ten days meeting at the Tabernacle
10 Lutesville. Rev. Brown Of Cal
itornia, is in charge of the meeting.
Chas. Wann of Buchanan, WAS IN
town Sunday on business. .
Miss Cloleta Dunn returned to
her homo at Whitewater Tuesday.
James Slinkard and wife were
visiting in town Sunday.
Fred Bnrford of Jackson, was
visiting in town the first of the week
Walter Cavaness went to Dexter
Saturday on business.
r. L. Hagler returned home from
Illinois Sunday, where he has been
visiting for the past two weeks.
Mrs. l.. F. Price returned home
Friday after an extended visit in
Cape county.
Frank Burford of Burfordvllle,
was IN town Friday.
Mrs. Belle P. Hall went TO Fred
ericktown last Friday.
Joda NJ. Allen, editor of the
Lutesville Banner, went to Belle
City Thursday on business.
Dave Hahn and daughter of Fort
Worth, Tex, are visiting relatives
here this week.
Tom Lail and Don Silas of jack
son were in town Sunday.
Miss Carrie Barford, who has been
visiting at Buchanan several days
returned home Saturday.
George G. LESLEY and wife went
TO Fredencktown last Saturday.
NatbaO 0'Neil aud wife of Cape
Girardeau are visiting here this
week.
Miss Minnie Dunn returned to
her bone at Pennington Monday