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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
would stop Hanging.

Washington, Jan. $50 the pending
army reorganization bill. Senator Vest
(Mo) Monday offered the following
amendment:
1.-The officers in charge of the West
Point military academy shall make and
enforce such rules and regulations as
will prevent the practice of hazing; and
any cadet found guilty of participant
ing in such practice shall be expelled
from the academy and shall not be re-
appointed to the corps of cadets therein"
Part Four Presented
Washington, Jan. S.-Senator Nor
gan Monday presented part four of the
report of the senate committee on the
project of an isthmian waterway 1t is
chiefly interesting in being a reaffirma-
ton that the house bill now pending
in the senate for the construction of
the Nicaragua canal furnishes the
true, safe and honorable method Of
dealing with the rights, power and du-
ties with an isthmian canal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
USED MAILS TO DEFRAUD.
An Entire Florida Family Arrested
For Swindling.

DAYToNA, Fla, Aug. 24.-Helen Post,
her husband, Colonel O. Q. Post, and
her -in-law, O. F. Burgman, have
been arrested on information sworn tc
by Postofioe Inspector Fred D. Peer,
charging them with using the mails for
fraudulent purposes. The three were
taken TO Jacksonville, where they will
have preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner William
Archibald
The offense alleged consisted in send.
ing through the mails circulars profess.
ing to cure patients at a distance by
means Of mental science.
The instructions that were sent to pa
tients told them to go alone for Is min.
utes each day and hold themselves re.
ceptive to the thought of the healer, she
agreeing to think of them at the same
time.
Mrs. Post claims to be able to heal all
kinds of diseases, even restoring the
blind to sight, holding that no disease
was incurable by her method of treat.
ment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Negroes Must Leave Town.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 24.-A special
from Sapulpa, l. T., says: A citizen IS
committee has decided that all negroes
not of Greek blood must leave Sapulpa
by p m. Monday next and notices to
this effect were posted around town to.
day. It is said the committee is de.
mined and will enforce the order. The
negroes are meeting in groups on the
streets discussing the order and proba-
bly, will resist. A local banker has taken
up their cause. The committees order
is the result of an influx of negroes from
other towns and two telOneous assaults
by disreputable negroes in the last two
weeks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
CRASH ON
RAPID TRANSIT LINE
Trolley Cars Collide With
Disastrous Results.
ONE PERSON IS KILLED

Sixteen Others More or Less Seriously
Injured-Accident Due to NOnob-
servance of Orders, and Occurred on
| River Line.
ATLANTA, Aug. 24.-As the result of
fearful head-on collision between cars
103 and 104 on the Rapid Transit river
line yesterday afternoon one person,
Harry Williams of 10 Mills street, is
dead and 16 other persons are more or
less seriously injured.
The tragedy, precipitated by the fail
ure of the crew of 1O4 to observe orders,
occurred at the small station of Simms
vile, 80 miles from the river, situated
between Johnsons switch and the
switch at the powerhouse
Harry Williams, a 19year-old boy
living at ITO Mills street, died 80 min
utes after the collision occurred. He was
standing on the front platform of car
103 on the way to town when l04
crashed into it and was thrown to the
ground. When he was released from
the wreckage it was discovered that he
had been been completely dlsemboweled
and his chest crushed in.
List of Injured.
The following injured were taken to
the Grady hospital:
Conductor Marion Tate, suffering
| from fracture of the right fore arm.
J. B. Hartsfeld, 33 Corput street,
deep wound on right side of head.
Motorman @. Q. Williams, left thigh
broken and cut over right eye.
Homer Pitts, 376 Marietta street,
fracture of right leg.
Mrs. Il. N. Weaver, wife OF DR.. r. N.
Weaver, 772 Marietta street, consider
ably bruised.
Mrs John Crowley, deep wound on
the head.
r. P. Burnett, Reynolds, Ga, con-
fusion of chest and abdomen; severely
bruised about the body.
Others not SO badly injured and who
were taken to their homes, are:
Mrs DR.. Manor of 50 Jones avenue,
J. A Bizzeu of 81 Julian avenue, j. b.
Lee of 348 Mangum street, d. T. Parks
of q Mcmillan street, 7. O. Cheshire of
l9 Morris avenue, Mrs. John Weaver of
Riverside, A O. Saddler of 96 Curran
street, Conductor Weir, Syl McNinch
of 524 Marietta street.
Where Accident Occurred.
Simmsville is situated on q straight
line of track of about rs feet between
two curves, and it was here that the
collision occurred. All unconscious of
danger, car 103 rounded the curve and
shot onto the level stretch. In the next
moment car 104 turned the curve coming
toward the river, and before the motor
man of either car could turn a handle
both came together with a deafening
crash. Under the fearful impact the
platforms of the two cars were crushed
like cardboard and the passengers on IO3
were thrown pellmell into the aisle,
over seats and out of the car windows.
The company places the blame for the
accident on the crew of car 1O4. 1t
should have waited at Johnson s switch,
half mile from the scene of the wreck
and miles from the city, for car 1O3
Conductor Weir and Motorman Lee
were instructed to remain at this switch,
but failed to do so, and coming down
the main line at terrific speed encoun-
tered 103 at Simmsville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
ATLANTA NEGRO KILLED.
Charles Sears Shot by FIagman al
Leeds, Ala.

SA1AACS SEARS CnOb ny d II Id8u1au at
Leeds, Ala.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 24-Coroner
Paris was called to Leeds yesterday to
investigate the death of negro named
Charlie Sears, who was shot and killed
by Flagman Q. M. Lawrence of the
Southern railway.
The negro was stealing ride ON a
freight train and was discovered by a
brakeman, who ordered him to get off.
Sears drew revolver and threatened to
shoot Flagman Lawrence went to the
assistance of the brakeman, when the
negro drew revolver and started to
shoot Lawrence. The latter was too
quick for him, however, and fired first,
wounding the negro badly. The train
was near Leeds and when that place
was reached the negro was put off in a
dying condition.
Sears was from Atlanta and it was
thought that he may have been the man
who shot Marshal Blackburn at War.
riOr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Killed by His Son.

VALDosTA, Ga, Aug. "a. News has
been received here of a deplorable affair
which occurred few days ago in Madi.
son county, Fla, some distance from
Belleville. The exceedingly meager re-
port received states that Q. A. Carter
was shot and killed by his son while he
was trying to prevent his father from
whipping his mother. 1t is stated that
the elder Carter had only recently been
released from Jail on charge of mis-.
treating his wife, He began whipping
her again the other day, when the son
lnterferred and shot his father dead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Stricken With PARALYSIS.

HELENA, Mon. Aug. 24-Mrs. Zina
Young, the wife of a Mormon,
passed through here today enroute to
Salt Lake City. She is in a dying
condition by stroke of paralysis and il
Is doubtful If she will be able to reach
Salt Lake alive. She was stricken yes.
terday at the home of her daughter,
near the Canadian border, and her last
request before losing consciousness wa
that she be taken to her old home /,
die She is nearly 80 years of agey anO
for many years has been prominent in
the Mormon church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
DANISH WEST INDIES.
Sale of the Islands VIII Soon Bl
ConsUmmated.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. PA prominent
politician in the councils of the ministry
today told representative of the Asso-
ciated Press that the sale of the Danish
West Indies, it was confidently ex-
pected, would be consummated before
the close of the present year.
The king and new cabinet have both
concluded that it is absolutely necessary
for Denmark to dispose of the islands
and majority of the rigsdag favors the
sale, as does also the public.
The only dissatisfaction, the CORE
spondent's informant further said arises
in connection with the price, So, 750, 900
being considered too small. However,
the final approval of the rigsdag is be-
lieved to be assured, and it is believed
that the legislative ratification will be
given in Washington, D. @.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
To Investigate Tracks.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 24.-United States
District Attorney Randolph has received
a letter from Attorney General Knox
stating that engineers will be sent here
by the war department to investigate
the question of elevated tracks for the
river front. The United States court
officials here have complained of the
noise of trains passing close to the court
room in the customhouse and they ex-
pect the distur bance to become worse
after the tracks shall be raised to level
with the courtroom WindoWs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
OFFICIALS ARRESTED
Charged With Conspiracy to ADM
Chinese to United States.

Charged With Conspiracy to Admit
Chinese to United States.
WASHINGTON, Aug 24.-The treasury
officials have unearthed what they al
lege is wide conspiracy in Nogales,
Ariz., to admit Chinese into the United
States.
Thus far the collector at Nogales,
William Hoey and deputy, and Chinese
Inspector B. f. Josey, Frank Howe and
another Chinaman who lives at Clifton,
Arlz., have been arrested. Other arrests
will follow.
1t is charged that the Chinese in large
numbers have been permitted to cross
the border upon the payment to the col
Ieotor Of anywhere from $50 to 5000
apiece. Hoey was appointed about a
year and half ago from Indiana.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
CRIME OF NEGRO BRUTE.
Tennessee farmers Wife Shot and
Killed-Posse In Pursuit.

Iennessee Farmer's Wife Shot and
Killed-POsse In Pursuit.
CHATTANOOGA, Aug. "a. Mrs. Charles
Williams, wife of a prominent farmer
of Franklin county, Tennessee, was shot
and killed today by Henry Noles, ne
gro, who attempted to oriminally assault
her. After shooting Mrs. Williams the
negro fred upon her little son, grazing
his head
Sheriff Stewart and posse with two
blOodhounds are in pursuit of the negro.
If caught it is possible that he will be
lynched, as excitement is very high over
the crime.
Mrs. Williams belonged to one of the
Oldest and most prominent families in
that section of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Well known In Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. William NJ
Hoey, arrested st Nogales in connection
with Chinese frauds, was appointed
from Muncie. Ind. He is widely known
among Republicans of the state Before
he went to Arizona, Hoey was foreman
in a steel mill and his appointment was
regarded as recognition of the labor
intarnets
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Tragedy at Eureka Springs.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark, Aug. "a
James Kizer, ex-policeman, was shot to
death last night by DR.. L. D. Fuller, a
resident physician. While DIR. Fuller
was drawing water from Calef fountain
on Main street he was assaulted by Kizer,
who felled him by blow from behind
and then, using his heel, Kizer mangled
the face Of the prostrate man. The lat.
ter regained his feet and killed Kizer,
DR.. Fuller is perhaps fatally hurt. Dr.
Fuller had refused Ki2er's claim for
So. so for services as special policeman,
and Kiser had sworn revenge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Old Track to Be Reopened.

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 24-It has
practically been determined to hold a
meeting here in October, dates not yet
selected, and run 10 or 10 days. This is
understood to mean the reopening of
the historic Kentucky association track,
which has been closed for three years.
Horsemen are uniting to make it a sue.
cess so as to assure its permanence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
American Bar Association.

DENVER, Aug. 24-About 400 persons,
members of the American Bar associa-
ton, relatives and friends, left Denver
this morning ON special train over the
Colorado Southern railway to visit
points of interest in the mountains.
The meeting today was attended by all
members and was the largest meeting
ever held. The association has taken in
971 members, making 1902 in all, rep.
resenting 90 states. The next meeting
will be held at Saratoga Springs, N. Y,
Aug. ~, % and 29.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
statement OF the Ranks.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81 The statement
of the associated banks for the week
ending today shows: Loans 1897, ,827,. !.
400, increase $3,027, 100; deposits $685..
149, 600, increase So. $50, 400; circulation
$29, 207 800, decrease $31, 400; legal ten
ders $77,258, 900, decrease 5000, 200;
specie $l82, ,926, 600, increase So, 175, 500;
reserve $3.50, 185, 600, increase 5000. 300;
reserves required $242, ,032, 400, increase
$3.50, 100; surplus $18, l48, 100. increase
S27A- 500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Has Reached 500 600

COLUMBUS, Ga, Aug. 24-The Young
Mems Christian association fund in Co.
lumbus has reached the $29, 900 mark,
and subscriptions are still coming in. A
charter will be granted for the associa.
tion shortly. The subscriptions will
then be secured in the shape of notes.
and Mr.. George Foster Peabody will be
notified of the acceptance of his gener.
0us offer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
KNIGHTS ARRIVING.
Louisville Welcomes Delegates to Tr&
enniaI ConclaVe.


enniaI ConclaVe.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 24.-Marion COM
mandery No. "a of Lebanon, KY,
reached the city at $3.50 this morning
over the Louisville and Nashville, being
the first commandery to arrive for the
triennial conclave. Marion commandery
Will take prominent part in receiving
the visiting Communicates from other
states, and this was the reason for it's
early arrival
At noon California commadery No.
of San Francisco pulled into the Seventh
street depot and a royal welcome await
ed it. Battery A of the Kentucky state
guard fired a salute as the train reached
the Kentucky side of the river. The
visitors were escorted to the Gait House
and the conclave visitors were given
real southern welcome along the route
to the Gait House.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
PECULIAR DEATH.
John Jett, an Alabama Miner, Killed
With an Umbrella.

With an Umbrella.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. "a. - In
formation reached here of the death at
Stone Mountain of a white miner named
John Jett.
The circumstances which led to Jett's
death were peculiar. 1t is stated that
he became involved in a row with a
number of other miners and during a
free.for.al fight which occurred, one of
the combatants jammed an umbrella up
Jett's nose. The sharp steel point pene-
trated the brain.
The man fingered in an unconscious
condition for some time and finally died.
1t is not known who held the umbrella
which caused the fatal injury, but the
local authorities are investigating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Texas Cotton Crop.

Fort WORTH, Tex, Aug. 24.-Re.
ports to the cotton oil mills of Texas by
their own correspondents put the Texas
cotton crop of the present year at 8, $780,
900 bales, or one million less than last
year. One hundred and fifty mills in
Texas and Indian Territory are arrang-
ing to feed 800, 900 head of cattle on cot
ton seed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
DEATH CLAIMED GROOM.
Joseph Matthews Marries One Day and
Dies the Next.

ATLANTIC CRY, Aug. 24-Quarter-
master Joseph Matthews, of the United
States cruiser Newark, who was mar
ried yesterday to Miss Eva May Salmon
at Camden shortly before undergoing
an operation, died early today at the
hospital here.
Matthews had recently returned from
the Philippines. He came on a brief
vacation, and while bathing last Sun.
day dived from the board walk into the
water. His head struck the sand and
was badly injured. Matthews was en-
gagged to Miss Salmon and on being in
formed that he was not likely to survive
the operation he sent for his flance and
they were married.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
TURKEY HAS YIELDED
TO FRENCH PRESSURE
Full Rupture of Relations
Has Been Averted.
ALL DEMANDS GRANTED

Official Trade Issued Declaring No OBJ
stacle Shall Be Opposed to Free Ex-
ercise by Quays Company of Rights
Resulting From Their Concessions.
CONsTANTINoPLE, Aug. "a. - The
Quays company question has been set
tied, as expected, in accordance with
the desires of France. An imperial trade
has been issued, ordering that the COM
pany shall be allowed to exercise freely
all the rights granted by the concession.
PARIS, Aug. 24.-Turkey has yielded
to French pressure, as was inevitable,
and full rupture of the relations be.
tween the two countries has been
averted. The official communique,
announcing the granting of the French
demands issued this morning, follows: ~
In consequence of the declaration
made to the porte by the French ambas-
sador that he acts under instructions
from the minister of foreign affairs, an
impartial trade has been issued declaring
that no obstacle shall be opposed to the
free exercise by the Quays company of
the rights resulting from their cOnces.
sions.
A final settlement of the matters in
question will, it is believed, be issued
shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Mrs. Beckham Is Better.

FRANKFORT, Aug "a. The physicians
in attendance upon Mrs. Beckham, wife
of Governor Beckham, are now hopeful
for the recovery of their patient Her
temperature has been reduced to 1OO16
and she is regaining strength from fitful
maps, which she had at intervals during
the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
BRADFXHDIS
Female ReQEXkafOHs

which is the true cure provided
by Nature for all female troubles. It
is the formula of a 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. 1t is made
of soothing, healing, strengthening
herbs and vegetables, which have
been provided by a kindly Nature to
cure irregularity in the menses, Leu
corrhea, Falling of the Womb, Nerv-
BUSINESS, Headache and Backache.
In fairness to herself and to BradS
lfeId's Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought to give it a
trial. A large 81 bottle will do a
wonderful amount of good. Sold by
druggists. q
Send for nicely illustrated free book the subec&
The Bradneld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
JUSTIFIABLE KILLING.
DIR. Herrod of Gallatin, Tenn, Sho
by Homer Richly.

DEs HoKEOU OF UaEAHIIH9 ABHH's oNOl
by Homer Richly
NASHVILLE, Aug. 24.-Dr. J. w. Her
rod of Gallatin was shot and instantly
killed by Homer Richly, at Dixon
Springs, last night.
The killing was the result of an as
sault made upon Richly, who was at
tempting to protect the wife of Herrod
from violence at the hands of her en-
ragged husband. The coroner's Jury re-
turned a verdict of justifable homicide
and the sheriff refused to arrest Richly
who went to Carthage for the purpose
of giving himself up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured bv 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. 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 Flo 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.
SAM FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. z.
Forsala by all Druggists. 50c. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Virsinia's Convention.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 24.-The con.
stitutional convention, in committee
of the whole today, considered the re.
port Of the committee on preamble and
bill Of rightR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Appointed Commissioner.

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a. Mr.. John
Barrett has been appointed commission.
er general for Asia and Australia on be-
half of the Louisiana Purchase exposi-
tion, to be held in st. Louis in 1908.
Two other commissioners are to be
named, one for Europe and one for South
America. These commissioners, while
receiving their appointments from the
exposition, are to have the advantage
of every facility which the state depart.
ment can afford.
CnarI stGn's Niayor Cnosen.
JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Aug. 24.-Mayor
]. A. Smith of Charleston, S. c., has
been elected one of the vice. presidents
of the League of American Municipah.
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Killed bH lightning.

LAGRANGE. Ga, Aug. 24-About
two and one-half miles northeast of town
a negro girl, Minnie Hood, about Is
years old, was killed by lightning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Adiudged a Lunatic,

BUCHANAN, Ga, Aug. 24.-Bige Lath-
am, the confessed slayer of his uncle,
T. S. Latham, has been adjudged lun-
attic before Ordinary Hutcheson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Disturbances In Armenia.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 24,-Serious
disturbances are reported at Mushw,
Armenia, but no details have been re-
ceived
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25

- 'A@AA ANSo hAfhAAIJ Vi IlGd1Ss
That is the secret of strength for everv
man. No man can be stronger than his
stomach. The careless and irregular
eating, of business men, causes disease
of the stomach and its allied organs of
digestion and nutrition. There can be
no sound health until these diseases are
cured.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition, and
enables the body to be built up into Wig
orous health by the assimilation of the
nutrition extracted from food.
~ was taken with the grippe which resulted
IN heart and stomach trouble writes Mr. T. R
Caud1ll, OF Montland, Allegheny Co., N. c. III
was unable to do anything q good part of the
time. Iwrote to Dr. Pierce about my condition
having full confidence in his medicine He adj
vlsed me to take his Golden Medical Discovery
which did Before had finished the second
bottle began to feel better. l have used nearly
SIX bottles. feel thankful to God for the bene-
Mt have received from DR. Perce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. I can highly recommend it to
all persons as good and safe medicine"
DR.. P1erce's Pellets cure constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-25
Wesleyan Female College
Macon, Georgia.

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