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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
EXPRESS CAR ROBBED
Train Enr0ute From Atlanta
to Savannah.
1T WAS DONE NEAR MACON

Two Men Seized and Bound Messenger
White, ThrewIa Sack Over His Head.
Secured $3.50 and Left the Train at
Gordon, Ga.
MACON, April 26-The express car of
the Central of Georgia railroad was
robbed between 1850 and 1860 o'clock
this morning by two men who boarded
the train at Macon. The car was gong
through from Atlanta to Savannah.
The express messenger was j. N. White
and the conductor Henry Morgan.
Some time after the train pulled out
OF Macon, the two men, who had Sc
creted themselves in some way, entered
the express car and confronted White.
They quickly siezed and bound him
hand and foot and threw a sack over
his head. They went through his pack.
ages and secured about $3.50, but left a
$1,000 package lying on the floor. They
were unable to do anything with the
safe, as it was a combination affair
The messenger was uninjured when dis
covered by the conductor.
The robbers left the train at the vii
lage of Gordon, 20 miles from Macon.
Detectives and company officers are
now securing the country. The men
are supposed to be two suspicious char
acters who have been hanging about the
union depot for two days. A night or
two ago Messenger White observed them
watching his car in the station and or
dered them away. They are described
as tall, well dressed, clean shaven men,
wearing gray suits. White went on to
Savannah
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
BUlLDuvd BOoM IN souTn
Unusual Activity Manifested For This
Time Of Year.

Time of Year.
BALTIMORE, April 26 - During the
past week permits for new buildings
representing $50, 900 have been given at
Memphis, Tenn. They are but a con-
tinuation Of a notable movement In that
city which is part of the general activ-
ity in building operations throughout
the south.
Among the recent plans are those for
a $50, 900 department store at Memphis,
a $40, 900 biscuit factory at Baltimore, a
1857, 480 union station at Savannah, a
depot at Charleston, w. Va, a rice mill
at Crowley, La, a $4,000 grocery at
Bluefeld, w. Va, and office buildings
for various purposes at Alvin, Tex,
Fitzgerald, Ga, Greenville, Miss, Rich
mond, Va, Atlanta, Ga, Kinston, N.
O., Parkersburg, w. Va, and Rosebud,
Tex while nearly a score of new hotels
in different states have been reported
through The Manufacturers Record.
In Texas particularly new houses are
going up in hundreds of towns and viii
lagos and building operations are caus-
ing unusual activity for this time of the
year i'll the local trade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
Ohc1~ Oh1ngs.
T. P. EDWARDS, NJ. D

Other things cure Fever besides Johnson's Chill and
Fever Tonic But nothing else makes the character
Of cure that ohnsons Chill and Fever Tonic makes It
leaves eyes bright the skin clear the appetite good 1t
% the liver in the very best possible condition. 1t cures
when nothing else will 1t is 100 times better than
one It has received the unqualified endorsement of the
yerv best men in this country.
The fame Of Johnsons Tonic and the widespread popu-
1ri if eroyed miserable and unscrupulous knaves in
business to initiate closely they dared the Lame and
appearance Of this wonderful medicine,
Counterfecrs OF money are more honorable than those
who would eopardzc the lives of people for gain. If you
have fever use nothing else but Johnsons Chill and Fever
Tonic you WELL keep we'll by using Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
HE CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE
Manslayer Returns and Surrenders to
the Sheriff.

AUGUSTA, Ga, April 26. = George
Kirsch, who on the night of Nov. 23
shot and killed Frank Walton, and who
skipped out at the time, has returned to
the city and surrendered himself to the
sheriff.
At the time of the killing. Kirsch was
accused of the crime, but there was no
positive testimony against him.
Walton fingered several days in the
city hospital before he died, but he
finally succumbed to the gunshot wound.
Since the killing Kirsch has been at
various towns in Texas. but has return
ed and confessed to having killed the
man, and is anxious to be tried. as he
claims the shooting was done in self
defense.
Kirsch will make application to the
court for bond. He is now under the
care of an officer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
BACK FROM WAR IN CHINA
North Carolina Boy Relates Some
Horrible Experiences.

North Carolina Boy Relates Some
Horrible Experiences.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 2G. - Eli
Bonnev, who was a mem Der of the First
North Carolina regimentin the Spanish
American war and enlisted in the Ninth
United States infantry in February,
1900, returned Monday night from
China He was with his regiment in
the Philippines, accompanied it TO China
and was in the memorable march from
Iien- Tsin to Peklng.
He says the country was red with
blood when the allies went through,
and that the fercest soldiers in the line
of march were the Russians la the
day they worked coolies, said he; i'll the
night they slew them.
The sight Of death and pestllence
sickened young BonHev and he was in.
valided the day before the allies reached
Pel1ing. Down the rivers came cease
lessly dead bodies, and he does not think
that drinking this water helped him.
He was very Ill for many months-at
one time it was reported here that he
was dead-and it was not until recently
that he was able to travel He is here
on furloSA1z
WE'RE OFFICIALLY COWHlDED
Remarkable Incident In a Virginia
Mayors Office.
SUFFOLK, Va, April 20 For the first
time in Suffolk's history two women
were today officially cowhided in the
mayors Office, city hail. They were
Lavinia White and Carrie Palmer, of
whom complaint was made to the au-
thorities. They received 90 stripes apiece
from a raw cowhide.
The women aynched and trembled as
the blows were laid on. but aside from
involuntary sobs. no vocal evidence of
suffering escaped them. When the
whipping was over the women were
driven from towu, with orders never to
come hack, under penalty Of 30 stripes
mson tha nakAd hahlx.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
MRS. sHERRlLL ARRESTED
Her Husband Has Not Yet Been
Apprehended.

RUssELLvILLE. Ala, April 20. II Mrs
John Sheriff. has been arrested and is
now confined in the county Jail, under
the charge Of murder. Her husband,
John Sheriff.. has not yet been appre.
ended, though the officers are conf
dent that they will have him in their
tolls within few days.
About two weeks ago Mrs. Sheriff.
and Mrs. Bob King got into pitched
battle. Sheriff. and King, hearing the
row, ran to the scene and bloody bat
tie took place. Mrs. Sheriff. struck Mrs
King with rail, rendering her uncon-
scious, and it is reported that she and
her husband then turned their atten-
ton to Bob King. He was also struck
with a rail and his skull was fractured.
He died within few days from the
effects of the injury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
After Many Years.

AUGUSTA, Ga, April 90 Colonel E.
Y. Clarke of Atlanta graduated from
the state university in the first year of
the civil war. In his sophomore year
he received the gold medal for declama-
ton. In Sherman's 8 march through
Georgia the medal was taken from his
mothers possession near Savannah, Ga.
He never expected to see the highly
priced souvenir, supposing it had been
sold and melted Yesterday at the Bon
Air hotel he received a notification that
the medal was held by a citizen of
western state, who wished to find the
owner to reSstore it to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
MINERAL BLUFF is EXCITED
Over Report That White Man AS
aanltAd Negro Girl.

MINERAL BLUFF, Ca, April 26.-It is
reported that two negro girls.-Nan
Parks and her sister-while returning
home late Tuesday evening were at
taoked / mile east of here by a white
man, Tom Ross. known as Lions
Tom" that he carried Nan, the older
girl, into the swamp and assaulted her.
1t is said that Mr.. Eilia, who was
passing, heard the outcries Of the girls,
and tried to interfere, but was threat
ened by Ross. whereupon Ellis retired
from the swamp.
Jack Parks, the father of the girls, is
an inoffensive negro, and considerable
excitement prevails, both among the
whites and the few negroes of this Sec
ton, and steps are being taken to cap-
krre Roaa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27

CHATTANOOGA, April 26. - William
Jones, desperado, who shot and killed
Chief of Police Hanna of Dalton, Ga,
in 1928 and fed to the mountains, has
been seen at the home of relatives near
here, and officers are now on his trail.
Jones says he will not be taken alive
Daltn, officers have been notified.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
rUENTY-THIRD YEAR
7,0m Letter from SramfteOi22e, s. g.,
Dated y7gug. 26th, 1889.

At the age OF 50, with Is years of active practice
am careful observer and cautious in endors-
mo proprietary medicines, but can CONSCIENTIOUS
H. endorse your Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic
rs one Of the best combination remedies for Chill
and Fever have ever used 1t corrects the vltiated
oc14Ions of the liver relieves costiyeness, and pro.
notes the absorption and assimilation of food thus
fulfilling all the Indications claimed for it.
Yours truly
T. P. EDWARDS, M. D.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
NO PENSIONS FOR NEGROES
Carolina Board Decides Against All
COlOred Applicants.


COLUMBIA, S. c., April 26.-The state
pension board has rejected all applica-
tions from negroes on the grounds that
their names did not appear on the rolls
of the respective companies to which
they were credited on the confederate
rolls and records on file in the adjutapt
generals office, and that they had no
authority to issue pensions TO other than
enlisted soldiers. These applications
had the hearty approval Of the county
boards and some Of them have been on
previous pension lists.
One of these rejected negroes, Elisha
Buchanan, was conscripted and put to
work on confederate coast defenses, and
while at work on Fort Sumter his leg
was mangled by she'll from the enc
my's guns and had to be amputated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
SALOONS MUST CLOSE EARLY
Rarrooms Are Outlawed In Bruns-
wick After 8 Z. Nj.

BRUNSWICK, Ga, April 26. The Law
and Order league won i'll the fight last
night for the early closing Of saloons,
and hereafter all bars will be required
to close at o'clock p. m. There was
great interest," shown in the council
chamber when the vote was taken, and
when the result was announced the
cheering was deafening.
The absence of Mayor Emanuel gave
the anti-liquor people majority, and
the saloon men openly accuse Mayor
Emanuel of leaving the city to dodge
the issue The temperance leaders would
make no compromise. They gained
every point for which they contended.
The Fl ght has been extremely bitter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
DOG SAVES VIRGINIA LADY
Negro Fiend Attempts Assault on Mrs.
LeftWich.

RICHMOND, April &6.-Several hun
dred men are on the trail of William
Jones, negro, who yesterday afternoon
attempted to commit criminal assault
on Mrs. A. A. Leftwich, wife of a prom
nent physician living near Richmond.
Last night the main trail was lost, but
search is still being made
Jones found Mrs. Leftwich alone in
the kitchen. When she repelled his adj
vances he caught her by the throat and
threw her to the floor. She struggled
desperately, but would have been over
powered had not the barking of dog
frightened the negro way. Her throat
was painfully bruised and her clothing
torn and dishevelled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
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-
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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 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. Price Soc per bottle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-04-27
$3.50, PRRFzsB PRRPaI5.

The above are only a. few brands OF the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, ETC.,
sold equally as low, from s1,25 gallon ups
wardss
We make specially of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph viii have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
fered4
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22
KNIGHTS Of Pvthias.

On the night of the 10th inst Unity
Lodge rendered a reception in the Pythian
Castle to a number Of the members who
were recently married There were about
$50 members and guests present, who en-
Joyed an evening of dancing, after which
there was banquet, when there were re-
sponses to toasts by Chancellor Command
er J. R. Stokes, S. w. Powell and George
Lang. The affair was under the super
vision of a committee composed of George
Lang, ]. J. Lacombe, J. a. Fontanel, Al
bert Stokes, J. A Keene, E. st. Cliff, w.
A Stevens. and F. Haubridge, assisted by
the following named ladies of the Rath-
bone Sisters: Mesdames Welch, Sutliff,
O'Brienn,. Schofield and Weir. On the 18th
inst. this lodge conferred the rank of
esquire upon Albert Mack.
A new company of the uniform rank
was mustered in at Bakersfield on the
21st inst.
Past Grand Chancellor McKeon Of Colo
rado has come to California and taken up
his residence in Los Angeles.
Dirigo Lodge of Oakland, which was in
sututed last July, has a membership Of
167. The lodge instituted in Rocklin in
August has now fifty names on its roll Of
nemberShiD
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22
FAINTS WHEN A JURY
ACQUITS HER SISTER
Verdict Freeing Fair Bicycle Thief
Brings JOY to a Los Angeles
Miss

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.-As the fore
man of the jury in Judge Smiths court
to-day read the verdict which means free
dom to her sister Miss Nellie Wilson
tainted. The young woman, who is not
strong, had refused to eat during the last
two days because she was worrying re-
garding her sister Lillian, whose trial for
taking two bicycles last fall began to-day
To her friends efforts Lillian owes her
freedom. The girl has inherited insanity
from her mother, who died in an asylum
The testimony showed that she is rational
much of the time, but that she is not re-
spOnsible at other times. 1t was admitted
that she took a wheel belonging to Mrs.
z. F. Swelsy and made an effort to sell it.
The verdict, after the jury had been out
ten minutes, was: mot guilty, by reason
of insanity
Miss Wilson will be cared for by friends
in San Diego, where her father lives.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22
The Odd Fellows.

The great event In local Odd Fellowship
last week was the installation Of a class
Of candidates for the first degree in Yerba
Buena Lodge on last Thursday night by
a team composed exclusively of past
grands. The team was made up of G.. l..
Perham, noble grand; Edward Schwerin,
vice grand; Daniel Burns, past grand /;
Thomas 3. Upton, warden; Charles A.
Wisewell, conductor; John A. Foster, out
side conductor; Charles A Stable, right,
and John A Ohlsen, left supporter to the
noble grand; John S. Reed right and l..
L. Alexander, left supporter to the vice
grand; e. s. Harrison, inside guard; B.
F. Wellington, right, and w. I. Crosett,
w. Loughley, H. F. Neunaber, s. j. Hey
wood, A. D. Cheshire and L. z. James,
standard bearers. Each one was selected
for his station with view to have the
work done in a perfect manner, and 1t
was, the memorized rituaIistic and floor
work being exceedingly correct. The eff
forts Of the past grands were applauded
TO the echo by the many members of the
order. who were present, including the
grand master and the grand secretary.
trustees % Of the S Odd FeloWs ii s Home RIane at at
Thermolito last week and after routine
business there was an inspection of the
premises. All was found in good condi-
ton. The trustees We're accompanied by
Assistant Grand Secretary Major Clifford
Cosmopolitan Lodge, I. o. o. F., cele-
brated the thirtieth anniversary Of It's in
olilullOu ny d Sel6Cl entertainment ana a
dance In Odd Fellows Hall on the night
Of Of the 18th inst For the entertainment of
the many who were present there was
presented the following programme:
Overture, orchestral remarks L. G. Schord ::
duet for horn and flute, ''Serenade," It'll, H.
L. Todd and j. L. Burris: soprano solo (se-
lectedg, Miss Eta M. Welsh; address, VIII
liam Nichols Jr. grand master: the popular
Madame Adrenne; The Man in Red" "Billy'
Bracket; bass solo, Charles D. Reid
Louis @. Schord, who was chairman of
the evening and made an Introductory adj
dress, was the first noble grand of the
lodge, The several numbers were all first
class and after the programme there came
the dancing. The affair vas under the
direction Of the following named:
Reception conInittee-Paul E. Arndt chair
man; W. L. Meuser. W. W. Peck, E. Maginnis
e G. Denniston, J. M. Williston A. Morris c.
T. Spencer, ]. A. Larkins, ]. ]. Loggie A. H
Cousins.
Floor direetor-T. P. Jarvis; assistant, E.
Dryselius.
Floor committee-A. H. Behm, N. Chamber
lain, g. r. Drever, ]. p Hundrup. William
Lehrke.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22
Foresters of America.

Court Junior Pride Of California has
appointed ]. LIGHT, I. Altman and Daniel
Kragen committee to arrange for a
minstrel show to BE- given by members of
the court.
Sub-Chief Ranger Wolfe visited the
/ court in Stockton last week and was ac-
corded a grand reception.
Court Oakland will on New Years eve
have grand entertainment and banquet.
Covers will be set for 200
The officers of Court Hayes Valley will
be Installed in public in Pythian Castle
on the night of the 22d Of January
The Christmas number of the American
Forester Review, published by Jacob La
bel, is a brilliant number and contains
MUCH of interest to the members of the
order. A feature is news of the order
printed in French and In italian.
Nearly one hundred ladies and their es-
corts attended the banquet that was given
on the night of the 18th inst. by Court
Robin Hood No. 1, F. Of A, in celebra-
ton of the twenty-seventh anniversary
of it's institution. 1t was a jolly, merry
crowd that greatly enjoyed the supper,
also the music and talks. The chairman
Of the evening was Daniel Teare, S. c..
r., assisted by r. A. Miller, P. G. r.; F.
c. Shillings, P. G. r.; F. w. Crowley, ].
W., and E. D. Hensley. There were vocal
selections by Miss Lizzie Herzog, address
by Dr. Adams songs by D. McNally,
Miss Cook and J. Murray and a recita-
ton by Miss Wade, daughter Of E. G..
Wade, one of the past chief rangers of
the court.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22
Kniohts of the Maccabees.

The installation of the officers of San
Francisco Tent will be held on the first
Friday in January, on which occasion a
handsome jewel will be presented to the
retiring commander. After the election
of officers on the night of the 9Th inst.
there were addresses by number of Sir
knights, who dwelt upon the great
amount of work that has been done in
Maccabeeism during the past twelve
months.
Golden West Tent will install its off,
GERS for the ensuing term at the first re-
view in January. The reports show that
this tent has been doing exceedingly well
during the past term and that it has ff-
teen applications to act upon.
San Francisco Tent has appointed Sir
knights Fred Wastier Jr., w. w. Thomp-
son and Edward jackson a committee to
arrange for the tents Christmas tree so
cial to be given on the night Of the 9th
inst. in the tents meeting place in the
Pioneer building. All sir knights and
their families and friends will be well
come to this festive occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22
Order of Americus.

San Francisco Council No. ID of the Or
der of Americus celebrated the third an
niversary of it's organization by an enter
tainment and a dance in the assembly
hall of the Pioneers building on the night
of the 17th inst. There was an audience
that filled the hall and the entertainment
was most pleasing one, made up OF the
following numbers
Overture. orchestra; fancy dancing, Miss Loi
Underwood; operatic selections, Bohemian
Girl Professor w Clarkson's Mandolin ana
Guitar Club; original specialties. George Dale
and Rose Mcdonald boxing exhibition, four
members of the Olympic Club, Al Ahorns, Sam
Berger. Louis Richards, Dan Danziger tenor
solo ''Song of Triumph (by requesD, Profess
sor Carlos N Keller; address, Rev. Dr. D.
Nieto; ragtime speciality, Lawrence Spiro
Then followed the dance. The affair
was under the direction of President John
Van Allen and the following committees:
Entertainment-Dr. e. w. Pratt Cchalr-
mani, l. Danziger o. F. Hunt, A. A. Rus
sell, Walter Clarkson; reception-O. B.
KING, e. A. Smith. A. M: Kenzie; floor
manager, A. A. Russell; aids-I. Danziger,
S. A. Phillips and w. J. L. YarroW.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22

a grand open meeting onsthe night of the
18th inst. This is a complimentary affair
to all who feel an interest in Rebekah So
tee of which Mrs. John w. Coggins is
chairman a pleasing programme, tnclud-
ing vocal and instrumental selections
recitations. and an exhibition of physical
culture will be presented.
The reception that was rendered on the
night of the 18th inst. to District Deputy
President Mrs. Floy c. UrQuhart and the
members Of her staff by Mission Rebekah
Lodge was a most pleasant event There
was a large number of members of the
order present and the guests of honor
were given the glad hand of fraternity in
manner that has seldom been equaled
in this city. During the evening the fol-
lowing named ladies, under the leadership
fan drill: Misses Gertrude WINNER, Liz
zie Bahr. Laura Hughes, Grace Hortop
Kittie Pool Parthenia Burkhardt, Emma
Arason and Edith Hextrum and Mes
DANES Jackson, Sullivan, Minnie Robin
son and Emily Knorph. After the cere-
monies in the lodge room there was a
banquet at which there were nearly a
hundred present. Past Grand Master Wat
son presided and, in his happy manner,
after having made short address, called
on several to speak for the good of the
order. The speakers were Grand Master
Nichols, Mrs. Jensen, warden of the Cali
fornia Assembly; Mrs. Mary E. Donoho
secretary Of the assembly; District Dep
uty Mrs. Urquhart, who read an original
poem on the members of her staff; Ernest
c. Stock. who was presented as the friend
of the Odd Fellows and RebekahS, and
Past Grand Smith.