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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
MISERY AND RUIN =
: COSTA RICA'S LOT
Little Republic Fast Sinking
Into Poverty.
GOVERNMENT WITHOUT FUNDS

Business of All Sorts at standstllI-
Idle Workmen Throng San Jose
Streets-BIoodshed Feared at APP
preaching Presidential Election.
San Jose de Costa Rioa, Wednesday,
Dec. A. 4.-(Correspondence of the AS
sociated Press.) republic of Co.'S
ia Rica has for a few years past been
sinking into poverty and today misery
stares the citizens in the face. Busi-
ness of all sorts is practically at a
standstill and many failures are i'm
pending.
The government is without funds
with which to meet pressing needs
and hundreds of workmen are idle in
the streets. To make things worse the
approach of the presidential election
is causing nervousness and several
leaders predict that bloodshed will be
the result. The candidate of the Re-
publican party is Maxine Fernandez.
The opposition's candidate is Asoencio-
no Esperezo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
STURGIS, KY, BANK ;
ROBBED OF $4,000
Treadwater Mining Company
Principal Loser.
THE WORK WAS QUIETLY DONE

Robbery Not Discovered Until Bank
Opened For Business In the Morn.
ing-Money Was to Be Used In Pay.
ing Off Employees.
Louisville, Dec. 13.-The Evening
Post says:
]. L. F'rankel, president of the Tread
water Mining company, which operates
at Sturgis, KY, has received word
that the bank of sturgis was robbed
of $4,000 between midnight and
dawn. The work was done quietly
and nothing was known about the
robbery until the bank was opened
for business this morning.
At the time of the theft the bank
held the money which was to be used
IN paying off the employees of the
Treadwater Mining company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
GERMANY's CLAIMS All
AGAINST VENEZUELA
She Will Soon Take Steps to
Enforce Her Rights.


Except to Prevent Annexation of Ven
ezueIan Territory-situatlo In That
Country Critical and a General Up
rising Is Feared.
Willemstadt, Island of Curacao, Dec.
1S.-Via Haytien cable.-There has
been a halt in the exchange of COM
munications between Germany and
Venezuela, owing to the publication
in the newspapers of Caracas, of ca
BILE dispatches from the United States
setting forth that the government at
Washington will not oppose any steps
which Germany may take to enforce
her rights in Venezuela, with the ex-
ception Of preventing the annexation
Of Venezuelan territory. AS a result
the newspaper attacks on Germany
have ceased, but the semi-offlcial pa
pers are now attacking the United
States, saying that Washington, in au-
thorizing Germany to take action in
her dispute with Venezuela, looks up
on the latter country as being part Of
the territory of the United States.
1t is believed here that Germany at
the end of the present month will
take steps to obtain a due ,acknowl
edgement of her claims for $2,000,000
arising from losses sustained hst Ger
man citizens during the last revolu-
tion here and disalloWed by Venezue-
la, who answered last year That Ger
many should present her claims be.
fore the special Venezuelan courts ap-
pointed to pass upon such matters.
But Germany, the United States, Great
Britain and France refused to appeal
to these. Italy alone, being bound by
former treaty, was obliged to epre.
sent her claims to the Venezuelan
courts. The claim of the Disconto
bank of Berlin will probably be in
cluded in the claim presented by Ger
many.
The situation in Venezuela is eriti-
cal and fears are expressed of a gen
eral uprising there in January.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
GREAT BRITAIN sNowgouND.
Storm of Unusual SeVerity-Telegraph
Lines Frustrated.

London, Dec. 13.-The storm which
has been prevailing since yesterday
has caused a telegraphic breakdown
throughout the United Kingdom I'm
equaled since 1881 Even this morn
ing the north is practically cut of
from the south and many of the pro
vincial towns are so snowbound that
the courts have been closed owing tC
the litigants residing in the country
being unable to reach the towns.
The gales in the channel are abat
ing.
A large Austrian steamer, the Neri
tea, which had just left the yards oi
her builders at Londonderry. is foun
dered on the rocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Sill MINERS COUSIN WEEDS.
Leads to Altar Mrs. caneaard, of sauIt
Ste Marie, Mich.

sault Ste Marie, Mich, Dec. 13.-
Cecil de Lacey Miner, cousin of
Sir Alfred Miner, governor of Cape
Colony, South Africa, and Mrs. Mabel
Vanegard, of this city, were married
last night at the Canadian 500 by Rev.
Edward Clapp.
The marriage VISA performed on
British territory because of sentiment.
Mr.. Miner is heir to an estate of $685.
900 a year in England which will be
his on the death of an aged relative.
He says he does not care particularly
what his relatives think of his mar
riage. He met his wife, who is a
charming young lady, well educated
and accomplished, about year ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL,
Majority Report Presented to Congress
bv Chairman pavna

MdJoTtty report Presented to Congress
by Chairman Payne.
Washington, Dec. 13.-Chairman
Payne, of the committee on ways and
means, today presented the majority
report on the Philippines tariff bill.
This bill is designed to raise reve-
nue. for the government and beneft
of the Philippines archipelago. 1t is
intended to restore the status which
existed prior to the late decision of
the supreme court in "The diamond
rings case" Prior to that decision
the government had been collecting
duties on goods coming into the Unit
ed States from the Philippines archi-
pelago at the same rates as those pro-
Vided in our tariff laws for like artl-
cles imported from foreign countries.
The court holds that the Philippines
archipelago is not foreign country,
and therefore the general tariff law
does not apply. This bill extends the
rate now existing upon imports from
foreign countries to articles brought
from the Philippine islands.
At present our own people who ship
goods to these islands are handicapped
by the internal revenue tax and duties
paid upon foreign goods imported here
and used in the manufacture of arti-
cles sent to the Philippines. The
sixth clause of the proposed bill is de-
signed to remedy this. The fourth
section provides that all the duties
and taxes collected under the act shall
not be covered into the general fund
of the treasury of the United States,
but paid into the general fund of the
treasury OF the Philippine islands to be
used and expended for the use and
benefit of these islands.
The object of the bill is to meet a
pressing emergency practically and
efficiently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Mysrerrously SHOT and Killed.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-Adolph OPP
penheimer, who was one of the princi.
pal witnesses against Theodore Dur
rant, hanged for the murder of Blanche
Lamont, was mysteriously shot and
killed early this morning in shoot
ing gallery which he had conducted
on Dupont street. Robbery was the
motive, box containing $3.50 having
been taken from the place. There is
no c1ew tC the assassin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Towboat Burns to Waters Edue.

Paducah, KY, Dec. 13.-The tow
boat R. A. Speed, owned by the Aver
Lord Tie company, burned to the wa
ter's edge in the harbor here at 5
o'clock this morning. The blaze orig
mated from the stove in the engine
room. She was built in Pittsburg by
Reese Bros. in 1888. She was prepar.
ing to leave. The loss is $4,000, sup.
posed to be covered by insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Her Life Hanos on Thread.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The condition
of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, who was
assaulted last Tuesday, is a trifie
worse today. DR.. Richelderfer, the
resident physician at the Garfield hos
pital, expressed the opinion that she
had a very slight chance for recov,
cry. Cerebral meningitis or other
complication is feared. She is uncon.
scious most of the time and talks only
irrationally.. The police are without a
cleW as to her asSailant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
IN PORTIONS OF WEST
ICY BLIZZARD RACES
Great Distress In Red Desert
Section of Wyoming.
TWO HERDERs FROZEN TO DEATH

Trains Are Delayed Many Hours and
Blockade Is mminent-Hundreds of
Sheep HuddIed In Railroad Cut
Killed by Passenger Train.
Cheyenne, wy, Dec. 13.-The bliz-
zard raging throughout southern Wy
oming is terrific. Everything is de-
layed from three to five hours and a
blockade is imminent.
Great distress is reported by sheep.
men of the Red Desert section and
southern Utntah county. On the des-
ert the losses will be large unless a
break occurs within few hours.
At Frewen, Sweetwater county,
passenger train ploughed through
bunch of sheep huddled in a cut to
keep out of the wind and over 500 of
the animals are reported to have been
killed. They were hurled in every di-
rection and buried out of sight in
drifts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
DEPEw's COMING NuPTIALs.
Senator VIII Sail Soon to Join His
Fiancee.

New York, Dec 13.-United States
Senator Depew, who will wed Miss
Palmer in France during the holidays,
has just reached the city from Wash
ington. He has engaged passage on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, which
is scheduled to sail tomorrow for
Southampton, Cherbourg and Bremen.
This would enable Senator Depew to
join his fiancee several days before
Christmas.
'The date has not peen set," the
senator is quoted as saying. THAT is
matter when will not be arranged
until my arrival on the other side"
1t is understood that the wedding
will be celebrated quietly and that
after spending the holidays on the
Riviera the senator will return to New
York with his bride In January and
resume his duties In Washington
shortly thereafter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Hay.Whitnev MeddInn.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The marriage
of Miss Helen Hay, daughter of the
secretary of state, and Mr.. Payne
Whitney, of New York, will take place
Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Church of the
Covenant in this city. Rev. Tcunis S.
Hamlin, the pastor of the church, will
officiate, assisted by two visiting
clepgymen About 600 invitations will
be Issued,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
IMPORTANT ORDER GRANTED.
One Company Wants AnofiSer Io
Leave Timber Alone.

ECaNO AiOnGa
Raleigh, Dec. 13-Iredel1 Meares
yesterday went before Judge Purnell
and secured an order in an important
case. 1t is that of the New Jersey
and North Carolina Land and Lum.
Der company against the Gardner.
Lacey Lumber company, of George.
town, S. c., and rs other defendants.
Complainant owns 10000 acres OF
timber land in Columbus and Bruins.
wick counties, N. G. The proceeding
is a bill In equity to restrain tres.
passers and stop the cutting and re.
moval of timber by defendants and
secure the appointment of temporary
receiver to take charge of the timber
cut and logged.
The Judge appointed A. T.. Clarke,
of Columbus county, temporary receiv.
er, and granted a restraining order to
plaintiff, returnable the first Monday
In February.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Coolest In TWENTY Years

Lisbon, N. D., Dec. 13.-It was 80
degrees below zero this morning by
the government thermometer, the
lowest temperature in December since
the settlement of Lisbon 20 years ago.
There is but little wind stirring and
no suffering or injury to stock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
INSURGENTS SURPRISED.
dany Casualties Reported In Fight at
Pia

Many Casualties Reported In Fight at
Rio San Juan.
New York, Dec. 13.-General Chas.
Alban has received a cabIegram from
Buena Ventura giving an account of a
big fight at Rio San Juan, near Buena
Ventura, on Monday, says the Colon,
Colombia, correspondent of The Her
aid.
The revolutionists sent an expedi.
tion of 1900 men overland from Tu-
maco. This expedition was surprised
at the river by the government troops.
Many casualties are reported on both
sides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
REPORT OF BIBLE SOCIETY.
Increasing Demand for the Scriptures
In the LeVant.


In the .Levant.
New York, Dec. 13-The American
Bible society has issued a report based
on the recent visitation of it's agen.
cies in the Levant by it's secretary
the Rev. DR.. William I. Baven. This
report asserts that there has been a
steady increasing demand for the
Scriptures in the more than 20 Ian
guafes spoken by the people along
the eastern shores of the Mediterra.
mean. The principal circulation is in
Armenian, Greek and Arabic.
The distribution of the Scriptures in
the Nile valley and in the Soudan is
also a part OF the work of the Ameri
can Bible society in the Levant
agency.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Treaty of Alliance siuned.

New York, Dec. 13.-A Herald dis.
patch from Colon, Colombia, says:
General Foliaco, a Colombian govern.
ment officer, says that according to the
latest news he has received Chill and
Colombia have signed a treaty of al
lance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
smaIIpox Near concord. N. O.

Concord, N. c., Dec. 13.-In the up
per edge of No. township, near the
Rowan line, several cases of smallpox
have developed and more are expect
ed. Much uneasiness Is felt and ex-
pressed by some of the citizens in that
vicinity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
NEW eUsHER DISCOVERED.
Beaumont Oil Field Enlarged Several
Acres

Beaumont, Tex, Dec. ia new
well has been brought in which en-.
larges the known oil field several
acres and brings it about 100 feet
nearer the town. The new gusher is
No. 119 and belongs to several com.
panies in conjunction.
From the Guffey refinery at Port
Arthur the information comes direct
that the company is securing from
Beaumont oil a grade Of Illuminating
oil superior to any on the market in
Texas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
25 Deurees Below In Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Dec 13.-The
government thermometer registers 25
degrees below zero here this morning,
fall of so degrees in 10 hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
LaPIalne Executed az Montreal,

Montreal, Dec. 13.-Joseph Ernst
LaPlaine was hanged in the yard of
the Montreal Jail today for the mur.
der of his clearinghouse mistress,
Nine. LeFebEre. with whom he was in
love. The murder was committed
last May.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
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. 1t
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 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. Cf~I"~
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW Yoka5 n. z.
For sale by all Druggists. 50c. per bottle,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Insane asylum is Urowueu.

Raleigh, Dec.13.-The annual meet.
ing of the directors of the insane asy.
lum here is in progress. The reports
show that II meritorious applica.
tions for admission are now on file,
and that there is no room. In fact,
the asylum is overcrowded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
House Adiourns Till tuesday.

House Adjourns TIL tuesday.
Washington, Dec. 13.-The house
agreed to the special order for consid-
ering the Philippines tariff bill and
adjourned until Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-14
Earthouake Shakes saIem. Or.

Salem, Or, Dec. 13.-At 1880 this
morning distinct earthquake shock
was felt in this city. The shook last
ed three seconds and the vibPatiorm'
were from north to south. Wind
and dishes ratified, but no daraage "
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-09
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 9.-Tne news.
papers here today unite 10 urging the
government to effect O speedy settle
ment with America in tariff matters, In
order to concentrate all efforts upon the
German tariff war which, they say, now
appears inevitable. The papers saw
that America also has many tariff
grievances against Germany and there
fore Russia and America should COM
bine to bring Germany to her kuees.
Naples, Aug. 9.-Signor Crispi, the
Italian statesman whose end is ap.
preaching, steadily refuses to receive
the last sacraments. He says: at is
q matter between myself aud Christ"
London, Aug. 9.-There is 40 uncon-
firmej rumor current here that General
Lord Kitchener has been wounded 10
a skirmish outside of Pretoria.
London, Aug. GA waiter named
Macdonald has given himself up. con-
Tossing that he had held up the office o.
the West Humber Company 10 Port
land, Oregon, last December and stole
IS, 900. He was remsnded pending In
vestigatiou. Macdonald said be stole
the money because he was hungry.
Willemstad, Island OF Curacao, Aug
9.-It Is announced by the Venezuelan
government that another Colombian
Invasion, commanded by ProsperoI
Piucon, the Colombian minister OF war
| occurred Yesterday morning near Colon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-09
THE DEAD EMPRESS.

TIE remains of the Dowager Empress
Frederick were placed in a coffin al
Cronberg, yesterday. The funeral
service held at Friedrichshof late In
the afternoon was simple, but highly
impressive. 1t was performed at the
request OF the late Dows2er Empress
by the Bishop OF Ripon, her own chap
lain, assisted by the Rev. Thomas
Teignmouth Shore, canon of Worcester.
The coffin stood in the death chamber,
covered with long black pail and
strewn with white roses. At the foot,
with bowed head and slightly in sd-
vance OF the other mourners, stood
Emperor William, 10 the uniform OF
the Black Hussars, the regiment of the
late Dowager Empress. Just behind
him were all the other members OF the
royal family, except Prince Henry OF
Prussia. The other mourners in"
cluded Prince and Princess Christian OF
Schles wig Holsiein, Colonel PriIzel-
WITT, Crown Prince Frederick Will.
liam's aide; Colnt Won Seckendortf,
who was the secretary OF the deceased;
the Duke OF Cambridge, the Grand
Duke of Hesse and few court officials
The service was conducted entirely
without music. 1t consisted of por-
ton OF the burial service of the Church
OF England, the Goth Psalm, reading
from the First Epistle to the Corin-
thians and the benediction. The con-
gregation rendered the responses.
Immt distely after its conclusion EN-
peror William and the Empress drove
back to Homburg. A few people stand.
ing near the Friedrichshof gate
saluted respectfully on the Msjesties'
arrival and departure.
The castle still presents the appear
ance Of state of siege. Hussars are
bivouacked 10 the woods, cavalry
picke,s and mounted police patrol
the roads, and q large force oil
detectives is 10 evidence about the cas-
tie, as well as in the town, scrutinizlDg
all corners.
Count Won Waldersee will arrive at
Cronbere Saturday to report personally
to the Emperor. and it is expected that
he will attend the service on Sun
day. 10 consequence of the death oil
the Dowsger Empress. Emperor VIII
liam has decided not to invite the for
eign princes to attend the autumn
msnoeuvers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-09
Death of Prince Henry

Paris, Aug. GA dispatch received
here from Saigon, Indo China, says that
Prince Henry of Orleans has had
severe hemorrhage and is sinking
rapidly.
Paris, Aug. 9.-Prince Henry OF o..
leans died shortly after o'clock tbis
afternoon at Saigon, Indo-Chius.
Prince Henry of Orleans was
born at Ham, 10 the province OF
Somme, France, on October 16. 1S47.
He was the eldest son of the Due de
Charities and first cousin Of the Due
d'Orleans. The Prince made for
himself an enviable record as sn
explorer. bis journey from Tonkin
through India to Assam in 1895 having
won for him much fame. de also
trsversed Madagascar from end to end
and in 1897 made bis notable journey
into Abyssinis to visit the Emperor
Menelik. Prince Henry was on his
way to the United States when he was
taken Ill at Saigon with intestinal trou-
BILE. An operation was performed
several weeks ago but the Prince never
regaiued strength. At one time 1t was
reported that the Prince was engaged
to marry an American heiress bul
nothing came Of 1t. Again report bad
it that he was suitor for the hand o
the elder sister OF the young King Of
Spain, the Infanta Maria de las Mer
cedes, who in February Of this yea
married Prince Charles, OF Bourbon
Prince Henry never married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-09
refused topaz His Losses.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 9.-The
troubles OF Richard Garfield, proprie'
tor of the clubhouse, are multiplying
rapidly. A week ago be was arrested
on warrant, charged with keeping a
gam bling house. Last Saturday one OF
his patrons lost s13. 500 worth OF chips,
and and refused to pay for them when
requested to do so. This man was
George Kessler, the well-known wine
agent. Kessler, some years ago, lived
luxuriously, but recently misfortune
has been pursuing him relentlessly.
Kessler declared he would not pay Q
penny OF the loss, but would seek le-
gal redress to recover 10000 which he
claimed to have lost at previous sit
tings. Kessler was then ordered from
the club end theIsttendanis notified to
keep him out. He has left town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-09

A MEAN spirit is being shown 10 some
parts of the State toward the candi'
dacy OF Mr.. ]. L. Jeflries, of Culpeper'
for Attorney General. AS heretofore
stated. Mr.. Jefiries was the first to an
nounee himself as candidate for thai
position. He made an active canvass
throughout the State, met with warm
support, and, it is believed. has secured
q majority OF the delegates in his favor.
Still reports come from Richmond that
there has been a combination formed
between several of the candidates for
the nomination for the attorney gener-
alship against the domination OF Mr. JET
fries and that it has been agreed that
the strength of all the other candidates
shall be thrown to Mr.. Anderson, II 1t
shall be seen, even before ballot Is
taken at Norfolk, that Mr.. Jeffrles Is at
ali close to having the required 7ot
votes. The Manchester delegation met
on Wednesday night and decided to
"yote az unit for any man who seemed
most likely to beat Jef1ries for the at
torney geueralship." So far as known
the only re son for THE factional oppo'
sitIon is that Mr.. Jsffries lives in the
Eighth district, the district In which
Capt. Willard, who will almost certain
" be nominated for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, also lives. This should not BIS
urged against man in every way fitted
for the position and isrepuguaut to the
feelings of all fair minded men. Such
undemocratic opposition is likely to. and
should, do Mr.. Jefssles more good than
harm.