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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
ACREAGE is INCREASED.
Texas Farmers viii Put In Large
Cotton Crop.

Texas Farmers Will Put In a Large
Cotton Crop.
AUSTIN, Tex, March 13-An estimate
is being made by the cotton brokers Of
Texas as to the probable crop for the
coming season, and said estimate al
given out indicates that with even O
halfway favorable season in Texas, In.
dian Territory and Arkansas the cotton
output will be at least one third, if not
half, larger than for the season just
passed. From every section of the two
states and the territory reports are that
large quantities of new land are being
broken for cotton.
The high prices prevailing this past
season has brought about the usual
damaging result for the future, in that
1t has excited the farmers so that they
are going to overplant, and it is esti-
mated here that cotton will drop to 8
cents ere the middle of the coming sea-
son. unless the season is an extremely
bad one and the crop is curtailed by at
least half
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
To Enforce Sunday Law.

ATLANTA, March 13. - The crusade
against Sunday desecration IN Atlanta,
inaugurated by the Ministers Evangeli-
cal association, will in all probability be
prosecuted by a Sunday league. Plans
for such league will be presented to
the ministers association at it's next
regular meeting, and if the league is or
ganized hotly contested legal battle
will probably be the result.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
Charged With Serious Crime.

CANTON, Ga, March 18.-S. Shwartz,
an optician travelling with spectacles
from Philadelphia house, was brought
here today from Clayton s district, this
county, under charge of assaulting the
wife Of Tom Reese, and was bound over
by Justice of the Peace J. P. Spears.
He is now here under guard awaiting
funds to put up in lieu of a $500 bond.
He protests his innocence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
The Battleship Alabama.

PENSACOLA, Fla, March 13. - The
battleship Alabama, which LETT this port
Monday morning for her final trip, has
not yet returned The trip was sched-
uled to occupy two davs and the Ala
bama was not expected to touch at any
port before returning to Pensacola. 1t is
thought the inclement weather which
prevails this morning is keeping the AL
ALBANIA outside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14

TENNILLE, Ga. March 19.-H W.
Milliman, auditor Of the Wrightsville
and Tennille railroad, resigned today
and will leave for Kansas City, to fill
the position Of auditor Of the Kansas
City and Grand Island railway. DIR.
Thomas, treasurer of the road, has been
appointed auditor. The position of
treasurer has not yet been filled. 1t is
very probable that a Savannah man
NAV 0at it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
she ConTesse0 Ine Crime.

CHATTANOOGA, March 13.-The post.
office department here has been notified
by Inspector Keyes of the arrest of Miss
Mary Bolton, assistant postmaster at
Stockville, Tenn, on the charge OF rob-
bing the mails. She is described as a
beautiful young girl and the daughter
of Rev. Joseph Bolton, who is preach
er and of high standing. She confessed
the crime and turned over quantity Of
stOlAn goods
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
Another Lynching Threatened.

CANTON, Miss, March 13.-The peo.
pie are much dissatisfied with the &C.
quittal of Russell Broach, white, and
the release. unconditionally or on bail,
of seven of the eight negroes charged
with the murder of the Gamble family.
There are again threats to lynch all
these and Andrew Boyd, the other ne.
gro in the case, who is still in jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
NEGRO LABOR WILL NOT DO.
1t Is Unsatisfactory, Even In Un-
skilled Lines.


skilled Lines.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 13. - A
large number of skilled laborers will be
brought to this district during the week
for work in various industrial plants.
Tomorrow party of Italians will ar
rive here from New Orleans, enroute to
Russellville to work in the ore mines of
the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron COM
pany.
Thirty skilled laborers from Niles, O.,
will arrive this week to work in the
steel plant at Ensley of the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
Another crowd of Italians will come
up from New Orleans the last of the
week to work in the plant of the Ala
bama Steel and Wire company at Ensley
Large employers of labor say that the
negro is becoming unsatisfactory in even
unskilled lines, hence their desire to re-
place him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
THE MAN WITH A COLD

is O nuisance to Others as well as suffer
or himself. hs % inexcusable when he
can find so many excellent remedies
at Hudson's drugstore. True, if he
has asthma, it's doubtful if he can OBJ
tain a perfect cure. But it's rather late
for asthma. and there is relief for even
that annoying ailment. Stop sneezing
and coughing. Stop at Hudson's and
get something to help you ont.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
Work on New Line.

HAwKINsvILLE. Ga, March ia
force of hands is at work on this end OF
the new railroad from Hawkinsville to
Pitts and will be increased as fast as
possible. The force from the other end
is within l2 or IA miles of this place
now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
cLEMENcY OF PRESIDENT.
COmmutes Death Sentence of Soldier
to Imprisonment.

T6
WASHINGTON, March 13. - Private
George Cupples, Company d, Nine
teenth infantry, was tried by courtmar-
tial at Ceub, P. l and found guilty of
desertion, in violation of the seventh ar
ticle of war. He was sentenced to be
shot. AS this case involved the death
penalty, it was submitted to the presi-
dent for his action. He has issued an
order, committing the sentence to dis
honorable discharge from the service,
with forfeiture of all pay and all allow
ance due or TO become due and confine-
ment at hard labor for the period of
seven years.
The Bilidid military prison at Manila
has been designated as the place of con-
fnement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
40 More BoxLng l.ermlts.

CINCINNATI, March 13. = Mayor
Fleischman today gave orders that no
permits for boxing exhibitions will be
issued. This is said to result from an
investigation of some of the contests re-
Gently given by some of the athletic
clubs of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14

ATLANTA, March 13. State Commits
sioner of Agriculture o. B. Stevens last
night left Atlanta for Washington where
he has been requested to appear before
the industrial commission appointed by
congress to secure statistics regarding
the industrial condition of the United
States
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14

LEXINGTON, Ga, March "a hail
storm passed through Oglethorpe coun-
ty. hail as large as bird eggs falling.
Quite a number of houses were blown
down Two negroes were killed at
Point Peter, 10 miles north of here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14

PITTsToN, Pa, March ia locomo-
tive on the Lehigh Valley railroad near
Hayes Greek exploded today, instantly
killing Morgan Marsh, Wilson Albert
and Robert Mcmillan, we'll known resi-
dents of Pittston. The locomotive was
on siding and the three men were
standing beside the tender when the
boiler burst.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
His Neck Saved.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 13.-Gov-
ernor Sanford has commuted the death
sentence of Lucius Baker of Tallapoosa
county to life imprisonment Baker
was to have been hanged at Dadevills
next Friday for the murder, last sum-
mer, of John Cotney, a well known
farmer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
nentence0 Uo f1ans.

MACON, March 13.-L Minder, the
tailor who last fall stabbed Andy Ma.
honey. another tailor. to death, has
been convicted of murder and sentenced
to hang on A pril 30.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
Cranks Are on Declk.

A feature of the generals illness,
while source of annoyance to the ply
sieians and to the family. and which is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
COVERnSCHUMPERT SHOE Coz


r"oaNlonaand. of the latest designs to3seIect'tom
'-'iotnsa cleaned pressed almostma
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14
Reporters Barred Out.

INDIANAPOLIS, March l3--1 P M.-No
material change has been noted in the
condition of the general within the
past hour. At this hour Mr.. Tibbitt
said the physicians were still able to
count the patients respiration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-14

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,S5 gallon up
wards.I
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
FIND GOLD NEAR THE POLE.
Sensational Discoveries Are Report
ed by Old Miner in the Arctic
Regions.

Sensational reports of rich placer
discoveries in the arctic region made
to Capt. Francis futile, of the revenue
cutter Bear, by dying sailor have been
confirmed by T. w. Wyatt, manager
of the Cutter Bear Mining company,
organized by Tuttle. Wyatt wrote
from the arctic district, as it has been
named, in letter dated January 25.
saying: There is no use disputing
we have struck it rich in the arctic
One man has just brought in 25pounds
of gold and l am satisfied that we will
have no trouble next summer in get
ting all the money we want. Tomelson
says Tuttle creek will average rs cents
per pan at bedrock and we have taken
out some pans that range as high as
$3.50 per pan" The district is IS miles
above the head of Behring straits.
Tomelson is miner employed by a
company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
KEEP CHECK ON AUTOMOBILES
Scheme of Police in Paris to Catch
the Breakers of the Speed
Laws

The Paris police have hit upon a
clever, practical method for determin-
ing the speed of automobiles. They
travel in Paris and measure over GER
tain lengths on one of the most fire.
quented drives. Then one of the Off
GERS stations himself at one end and
the other at the other, the latter be-
ing provided with split-second chro-
nometer. When the automobilist
crosses the first line officer No. gives
signal with white handkerchief
and officer No. 2 presses the stem on
his watch. If the automobiles crosses
the second line in an interval that in
dicates an excess of lawful speed he
is hailed and arrested.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
An Innovation.

ST notice" said Bronco Bob, shat you
make it rule at political gatherin' to have
all the speakers close friends an partners
lined up on the platform with hfm. !"
Eyes, he is usually accompanied by some
of the distinguished men of his own party"
"Well. it's mighty good idea. In Grim
son Gulch, when man has anything to say
he jes' gets up on keg and takes his
chances But I'll have the boys adopt your
way. 1t keeps the opposition from maxim
q man redickelous by comm up benin an
gettin' the drop on him while he is bowin'
an scrapin' to the folks in front."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02

The Tables. Turned. - Mrs. Meek
Bridget, / am greatly grieved because you
win not work for me longer; why are yous
eoingf Bridget Well. yez whit an got :
q hat loilresncine, a., I, faith, ] won't stand il
e 90 e ~ - Ale ststs Journal.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04

merry laughter no one could doubt of the
affair being a success.
Congratulations We're in order, as MI.
Hall was recently married to Miss Nor
ton, a most charming lady of Dillon.
The following We're present: Misses
Edna Garman, Mildred Garman, Julia
Laurelle, Hilma Laurelle, Margaret
Lloyd, Bessie Vaughan. Nellie Fowler,
Bessie Peck. Sadie Berryhill, Emma Foss.
Winnie Kelsey, Frances Chase, Addie
Patterson: Messrs Eddie Middleton,
Davis, Ephraim Foote. Harry Palmer,
Nels Carlson, Harry Kennedy, William
Bowden, Harry Kitto, Corcoran. Ed
Lewis, Dunlap, Zurfluh. Ed McLaugh-
lin and Webb Corr. The party was
chaperoned by Mrs. George l.. Johns.
The Jones Box Party.
The first night of the Telephone Girl"
Sunday night, Mrs. Charles Jones of
Walkerville gave a box party. Miss Edna
Sawyer, Miss Kate Trask, Miss Lita
Newton. F.. f. Hemway, Jack Bartlett
and Harry Connors We're her guests.
After the play, the party adjourned to
the Butte hotel, where supper was
served.
LIE Jeudi Club.
The LIE Jeudi club met with Mrs. Car
penter at her residence on West Gram
lite street this week. A pleasant after
noon was spent in doing needlework and
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04

selection, and paper by Mrs. L. II.
Morris on Calvin. The exercises closed
with another musical selection.
Society's Note Book.
Tuesday night the Merry Twelve
Whist club met at the residence of Mrs.
Reynolds in South Butte. The first
prize. celery dish, was won by Mrs.
Caesar; the second, a handsome plate,
was won by Mrs. Collins. Refreshments
We're served.
Thursday afternoon the Neghborhood
club met with Mrs. Morrison on Farrell
street. The first prize. half a dozen
plates. was won by Mrs. Bowen; the
second, Haviland bread plate by Mrs.
Willis. The hostess served refresh-
ments. Mrs Sewell Davis will enter
tain the club next Thursday.
The Union club gave the last of it's
series Of dances at the McDermott hotel
last night. While there was not a large
attendance, 1t was the usual successful
affair. Refreshments We're served dur
ing the evening
Monday evening Len Oppenheimer
gave bowling party for Miss Worth
ing and his sisters, Misses Blanche and
Leah Oppenheimer.
The Scheer City Branch No. 755 CATH
Ollie knights of America. gave sue
cessful ball at Hibernia hall Wednesday
evening.
Dewey lodge. No. 256, Fraternal Union
OF America, gave pleasant musical and
literary entertainment on Tuesday even-
ing. Refreshments were served.
Last Saturday night the Select Knights
ana Ladies gave well attended benefit
party at Miners union hall.
The celebration Of the anniversary of
Tom Moore's birthday, on the 2sth of the
north, promises to be a most delightful
affair. John Mcguire is securing the
best local talent to give the programme,
which will be confined to the popular
melodies of the poet.
The membership of the Oratorio Soci-
ETY. is increasing, and the rehearsals Of
the Creation" are we'll attended
Mrs. M. NJ. Miller and baby son. have
gone to Jefferson Island to spend the
summer with Mrs. Alexander, sister OF
Mrs. Miller.
D. M. Newbro's health has been much
improved by his stay in California. He is
, expected home In a few weeks.
Mrs. Thomas G. Odell and Mrs. J. r.
SEWERS have gone to Salt Lake to az
tend the wedding Of DR.. Odells sister in
that city.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04

Forbs. While here, Miss Thornton is a
society favorite in Butte
Mrs. George +. lockwood has returned
from an extended visit to the coast,
Where she was accompanied by her
father. John CapMee.
MIR. and Mrs: Jerry Mullins have re-
turned from brief visit to California.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Kelly returned Tues
Cay from a trip to Denver and New
Mexico. Mr.. Kelley has decided to leave
tiutte for the benefit of his health. and
viii locate in Las No2as.
Dr.. l. y. Freund returned Monday from
4 six weeks visit IN New York.
Miss Viva Marks, who has been the
Susst of her sister Mrs. Sewall w.
Davis for several months. left With her
mother. Mrs. Marks. of Townsend for
Pasadena, last Sunday. She goes for
the benefits of h,r health.
Entertained by Mrs. Wagner.
On Thursday afternoon t,le Ladies'
lid s,cfety cf the Grace NJ. e. churo i,
South Butte. met with Mys. Wagner
az hey connodious and delightful home
Oh Harrison ayenue. More than thirty
persons We're present. The res GUAR rou-
tire of business was attended to. and
plans made for pushing the work of
the fair to he held .Iune ath and 9Th
The lunch and social converse induleel
in at these meetings afford ra~e opnpr-
tunity for the development of neigh bor-
hood sociability.
pleasing incident CONNECTED With the
meeting was the baptism of the two
little children of Mrs Purg
Miss Roberts Entertains.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Adah Rob
erts entertained q few friends at lunch
ecn. Her guests We're Mrs. McC-immon
Mrs. F. w. Hobrook Mrs. w. +. Ham
ilton. Mrs. Reed and Miss Hattie
Young.
For Miss Robbins.
This afternoon Miss Duke is enter
tanning at cards at her apartments in
the Dorothy. The guest of honor is Miss
Robbins, who will in this manner ceie-
brate her birthday
McGill Bowling Party.
Tuesday morning NJ. McGill gave a
bowling party for Miss Shores of Great
Falls. Those present We're Mrs. Shores
of Great Falls, Miss Shores OF Great
Falls, Mrs. Lavell and Miss Helen La
veil of Spokane, Mrs. Cullin and the
Misses Cullin of Helena. Mrs Godfrey
Lauzier and Mrs. H. O. Wilson.
Well Attended Whist Party.
TUESDAY evening the most successful
whist party of the season was given by
the members of the Degree of Honor.
Faithful lodge No. 81. There We're 1870
people playing, thirty tables holding four
each being used. The players We're en-
couraged by the ones who looked on. 1t
was progressive whist. the kind in which
YOU can talk if you want to. Mrs. Sarah
Burke finally captured the first prize
for ladies, a cut glass bon bon dish. Mrs
Joe Mulyehll won the second, a dainty
vase, and Mrs. Grey took the BOBBY
home.
Otis Johnson Won the first prize for
gentlemen. Mr.. Ferguson the second, and
his wife took the BOBBY. she having
played with the men. After the prizes
We're given out a fine supper was served
by the ladies of the lodge.
A Social Evening.
A New England Dinner.
Miss Nina Farrell of Centerville in
Nited number of her friends to attend
q New England dinner at her home on
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04

who is her guest. Covers were laid for
sixteen. The color scheme was yellow
and the dishes used We're of white anu
gilt. The table looked like a sun nimbus
the yellow tone being carried out In
spring flowers, narcissus, tulips and
lilies. and In fruits, grape fruits and
oranges. The ices We're of the same hue
ana served in the form of blossom
The name cards all bore yellow bios
SONS, and We're the work of a local ar
fist.
The guests We're: Miss Neale, Miss
Kitty Goodale, Miss Huges, Miss Mile
Huges, Miss Clara Bartell Miss Nam
cite Baroteau, Miss Hepacia Bloodgoud.
Miss Fair, Miss Alice Hunter, Miss Pat
tie Mcintyre, Miss Jessie Lacey, Miss
Tina Oleson. Miss Nettie Alto. Miss Cor
don. Miss Dorothy Symes, Miss Matte
Sawyer.
The Nemow Club.
The Nemow club enjoyed one Of the
most delightful meetings of the season
at the residence of Mrs. NJ. Slater, POS
North Crystal on Tuesday afternoon. In
addition to the regular members a num-
Der of guests were present. The usual
embroidery work was done and lust a
wee bit of card playing was enjoyed,
principally the instruction Of the club
in a new game of solataire.
Mrs. Slater served delicious refresh
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04

ments when the days regular pro-
gramme was concluded. Among those
present We're Mrs. F. A. Gilbert, Mrs.
John McMurray. Mrs. Swineburn, Mrs
James Patterson. Mrs. Kellogg, Mrs.
]. L. Holmes. Mrs. John Lindsay. Mrs
NJ. Slater, Mrs. Jesse Wardell.
Swedish Pastor Surprised.
Rev. and Mrs. August Gustafson Of the
Swedish church We're pleasantly enter
tanned Saturday evening by their con-
gregation and host of friends who as
sembled at the church.
The affair was occasoned by the re-
turn of the pastor from ten weeks
absence, during which he has been en-
gagged in an evangelistic tour extending
throughout several of the northwestern
states After a hymn had been sung,
Rev. ]. P. Ahleen of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
spoke in behalf of the occasion. warmly
ccmmending upon the success which the
church had experienced which was large
" due to the brotherly love existing be-
tween the pastor and his church. Fol-
lowing, few speeches were given by
members present, after which Mr.. Gus
tafson was presented with purse con-
tanning about $50 in gold as a. further
token of esteem and gratitude for his
service in the past, and with the hopes
that he may remain to carry on the good
work.
In his response. the pastor with few
touching words of gratitude. earnestly
held forth the necessity of being loyal
to God, and in unity with the church:
that his earnest desire was to see souls
brought to the cross of Jesus Christ.
nf N G
spent in social manner. music was rem
dered, and refreshments served.
Rev. Gustafson has had charge of the
work in Butte for about two years. and
during that time has proven himself as
q imam for the place." The work is yet
in it's infancy, but in a normal condition
spiritually.
AS a result of his untiring efforts. per-
severence and winning way, beautiful!
church structure stands at the corner
of Dakota and Porphyry streets. point
ing it's spire heaven-ward to Him who
died to save all men.
A Rarebit Party.
On Monday night. after witnessing Il
performance at the Grand opera house.
Mrs. Owen Payton took her guests to the
Butte hotel, where a rarebit supper and
accessories was enjoyed. Those III the
party were: Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Pay
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Russell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Manton, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Con-
nors.
Miss Sloan's Box Party.
Mrs. Sloan gave box party on Mon
day evening. having for guests Mrs.
BLACK, Mrs. Ellis. Miss Llewellyn and
Miss Dorothy Supernant. After the
play supper was enjoyed by the party.
Serenaded the Hall Family.
Last night about thirty of the youn.;
people of the Baptist church met at the
church and planned serenade. and at
9 o'clock reached the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Hall, SO West Copper stree,.
Once there. one of the most delightful
affairs of the week was enjoyed. They
| We're royalty entertained and delicious
refreshments were served, and by the