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New-York tribune., 1901-04-24
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New-York tribune., 1901-04-24
TRACTION COMPANY DEFR4UDED.

EMPDoYEs ARRESTED. CHARGED WITH STEAL
ING $4,000
Washington April 23.-Systematic frauds prac-
fised the lines Of the Washington Traction
and Electric Company TO the extent OF proba blv
$4,000 have been discovered. and eight OF the en-
.ployes six Of whom are conductors and two fire.
men, are under arrest charge of consptracv
THE punched tickets turned in by conductors sre
checked up at the offices and then burned by en-
Iloyes The investigation discloses that many of
the tickets. instead of being destroyed were saved
and sold TO conductors 81 hundred and the con-
Guctors substituted them for good tickets
New-York tribune., 1901-04-24
DEWETs SUIT FOR PRIZE MONEY.
CLEARING BEGUN IN THE ADMIRALTY COURT AT
WASHINGTON.


Washington, April 23-The suit instituted by Ad-
sairal Dewey and other officers for prize money for
Fhe capture Of vessels and naval stores at Manila
came up to-day in the Court of Admiralty The
action is for the condemnation the captured yes
&els Don Juan de Austria, Isla de Cuba Isla de
Luzon, Manila, Rapido Callao and other property
Hhoat, the naval stores in the Cavite station and
fhe captured cascos The United States has ad-
anitteo in general the allegations of this libel but
6alled for proof Of the details. The answer of the
government is general denial that the claimed
property with certain exceptions. is properly sub
oect TO condemnation prize. In the hearing be-
gun to-day the counsel for Admiral Dewey and
hls associate claimants contended that the court
should decree TO the captors one-half of tbe net
HToceeos OF the property. Charles c. Binney spe-
claim. tt'eu 'iiS
Following the hearing in this case the similar
HClt instituted by Admiral Sampson himself and
soncers ana enlisted men Of the North Atlantic
te heard. 0 wa"
New-York tribune., 1901-04-24
STRENGTH OF THE REGULAR ARuY
THOUSAND MEN BY THE PRESIDENT
AND SECRETARY ROOT

washington, April 23.-It has been determined
10 increase the regular army TO approximately
seVenty-slK thousand men, and to leave il at
that number unless conditions in the Philippines
sh"uio make more troops necessary. The Presi-
oent and Secretary Root reached this decision
to-day, and the details will be worked out by the
Secretary and General Miles The number Of
officers appointed will be as originally contem-
plated. The artillery corps will be increased to
Its fun strength of eighteen thousand men
Some time ago 1t was announced that the com
pdhles OF cavalry would contain sixty-fve in
s.eaa OF eighty enlisted men, and II is expected
The infantry companies also will be reduced TO
bring the total TO the figure agreed upon n
mas not yet been determined what proportion of
the troops shall be stationed in the Philippines
hlthough IL is known that a large force will be
NEEDED there for some time
New-York tribune., 1901-04-24

Elite Family Hotel OverIooks sea-walI promenade and
lawns flne public Perfect sanitation Shaded
gec1fic lights Lift. Delicate cuisine Choice wines
New-York tribune., 1901-04-24
DID NOT TNDTCT PATRICK.

he. WITH SHORT AND MEYERS. AGAIN DECLINED
TO TALK BEFORE THE GRAND JURY
The grand jury yesterday resumed its investiga-
ton INTO the death of William NJ Rice but did not
return an Indictment against any of the persons
mentioned IN connection with the Albert T.
fatrck. Morris Meyers and David Short were called
before the grand jury. Patrick said he had nothirp
20 say. Meyers and Short said they had nothing 10
too 70 .nelr testimony before the magistrate The
jury VIII not report before to-day "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Settled bv New Method.

Boston, May IA new method of
settling labor difficulty when the prin.
cipals could not agree, adopted by Labor
Union No 3 of this city and the Mason
Builders association, when they named
a master to consider both sides of the
questions at issue and make decision
which both parties should accept, has
brought a satisfactory result. Charles
Francis Adams ii was the judge named,
and he has decided that the bricklayers
shall have an advance in wages from 40
to AZ cents per hour, beginning May l5.
Acting in accordance with its annual
custom committees of Bricklayers union
No. and the Mason Builders assecia-
tion met in March to arrange code of
working rules and hours for 1901. The
representatives of the union asked that
wages be advanced to 90 cents per hour.
The employers contended that business
conditions would not warrant them in
paying more than 10 cents This disa-
greement has not been adjusted by the
decision of Mr.. Adams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
TO OPEN UP CHINA
TO FOREIGN TRADE
Manifest Purpose of United
States and Other Powers.
CHINESE NOT UNWILLING

Attitude of the Empress Dowager the
Only Element of Uncertainty Stand
ing the Way of Putting Scheme Into
Operation.
WASHINGTON. May Tt has devel-
oped that the movement for the extern
slve opening of China to foreign trade
and commerce has the active approval,
not only of the United States and sew
eral other leading powers. but also of
the Chinese officials.
About the only doubt as to the formal
position of China is that caused by the
empress dowager's recent creation of a
council of state. How far this council
will have authority to check the action
of the peace plenipotentiaries is not yet
clear. but the negotiations are proceed.
ing with the prospect Of uniting the va
rious branches of Chinese authority in
support of the present plan.
The attitude Of Russia is the source of
some solicitude, although the negotia-
tions are being so framed as to obviate
any objection which Russia might raise
if the opening of commerce was to apply
principally to Manchuria.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Mckinley Inspects Gold Mine.

CONGRESS, A. T.. May THE presi-
Dental party spent several hoErs this
morning visiting the big gold mine 10.
Gated at this place, which is about 20
miles northwest of Phenix. The origi-
nal itinerary contemplated spending the
entire day until o'clock this afternoon
at Phenix, but it was modified to per-
NIT the party to take this little side trip
and inspect the works of the Congress
mine, the largest gold mine In the ter
ritory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Situation In Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May 7.-Only about 200
of the 5000 men in the local building
trades expected to be involved in the
strike of the carpenters quit work today,
though the labor leaders predict that to.
morrow morning hundreds more will be
added to the strikers ranks. The men
who refused to go to work today out of
sympathy with the carpenters are plas-
terers, painters and bricklayers. Build
ing is beginning to be seriously ham,
pered. The contractors are firm in their
refusal to make further concessions to
the carpenters, reiterating their inten-
tion to employ whomsoever they please
and refusing to discharge non-union
men now on their payrolls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
CASH DRAWER is TOUCHED
Money Lender Swallows tEKnockout
Drops" In His Whisky.

ANNIsToN, Ala, May 7.-R r. Dyer,
one of the local managers of the money
lending firm of Orr q Co of this city,
whose office is in the Mallory Plowman
building, was rendered insensible yes.
terday by knockout drops and the cash
drawer of the office was robbed. ]. A.
Moore, the other manager, left the Office
shortly before and when lie returned
found Dyer in an unconscious condition
and apparently in great agony. Dyer
was unable to tell what had happened
when physicians were summoned. He
was unconscious for several hours, but
after recovering said man claiming to
be named Moon gave him whisky con-
tanning drops. The police have the case
in hand.
A large amount of money was taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Ohe1~ Oh1ngs.
T. P. EDWARDS, NJ. D.

Other things Fever besides Johnson's Chill and
Fever Tonic But nothing else makes the character
of that Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic makes. 1t
leaves the bright the skin clear the appetite good 1t
when nothing else will. It is 100 times better than
qunne. 1t has received the unqualified endorsement of the
very best in this country.
The fame of Johnsons Tonic and the widespread popu-
arty enjoyed led miserable and unscrupuous knaves in
business initiate closely they dared the and
appearance of this wonderful medicine,
Counterfeters of money honorable than those
who would eopardIze the lives of people for gain you
have fever nothing else but Johnsons Chill and Fever
Tonic If you we'll keep we'll by using Johnsons Chill
and Fever Tonic
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
BIG ACCIDENTAL EXPLOSION
Five Men Seriously and Perhaps Fa-
tally Injured.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May Five men
were perhaps fatally injured by. an ex-
plosion of powder which occurred at the
Henry colliery of the Lehigh Valley
Coal company today. The powder was
on strip" of cars. AS the cars entered
the slope they broke away and dashed
down the mine. When the cars reached
the bottom of the slope the concussion
caused the powder to explode. The
force of the explosion was terrific, and
the men who were riding on the trip
were badly injured from the shock as
well as by the explosion.
The injured men are Patrick Sharpe,
John and James Burke, David Morgan
and Thomas Duffy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
lne Nunan Convention.

HAVANA, May 7.-The special com.
mittee of the Cuban constitutional con.
vention which returned here from
Washington May will not make any
recommendation to the convention.
Although the majority of the
committee are in favor of accepting
the Platt amendment, the report will
cover only the facts of the conference
at Washington. A radical element ad-
mits the convention will accept the
amendment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Standard Oil Dividend.

NEW ORLEANS, May THE Stand
ard Oil company of New Jersey has de-
clared dividend of $12 per share, pay
able June l5. In March 500 was paid.
Last years four dividends were $50 in
March, $40 in June, So in September
and $40 in December. The stock sold
on the curb this morning at $842, the
highest on record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08

pure, bodybuilding blood. 1t brightens
the eyes, cleanses the skin, and gives
new, physical energy.
Accept no substitute for DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
OI thank God for the good your medicines
have done me-" writes Mr. James NJ. Sizemore,
of Mitchell, Lawrence Co., Ind Box sol. WI
was not well for two years. My throat was
always sore, head ached. and back ached nearly
all the time. My weight was IsS pounds.
was taken sick with typhoid fever, and when
the fever left me had such pain in my left
side I could not breathe without pain.
thought must die. My wife went to the
drug store and procured a bottle Of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and vial of his
Pleasant Pellets / discontinued the use of
nay doctors, medicine and began with the
Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets at
once began to feel better the pain soon left my
side and could breathe with ease. In a week
or so felt so good could not stay in the room
1 began to walk about the streets; felt better
each morning. After a months use of the medi-
cine l was we'll. That was over year ago
Now 1 weigh IS4 pounds aud feel better than
ever in my life"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
THE SHOTGUN IN CAROLINA
Grave and Jail Cell Filled In Green
VILE County.

GREENvILLE, s. O., May 7.-Hsnry
Trammell was shot and instantly killed
by John Allen. Both men lived in the
Ozark Corner" Allen has a young
and attractive wife. He heard rumors
that Trammell had been making re-
marks about his wife.
On Saturday night Allen, armed with
his shotgun, met Trammell near Mary
Dell, in the upper section of the county.
He at once accused Trammell with
being the author of the slanderous re-
ports concerning his wife. Hot words
followed.
Both men were willing to settle the
matter then and there. Allen quickly
took the drop on Trammell emptyinR
both barrels of his gun into him, rid
ding his face, breast and stomach with
shot, killing him instantly.
Allen came to the city and surrendered
to Sheriff Gilreath and is now in Jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
The scorpion at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, May Tt has been ascer.
tanned that the gunboat Scorpion, now
her way to the Mississippi river to take
part in the confederate veterans re-
union, Will be unable to pass the bridge
across the river at this point, owing to
the high stage of the water. She will
therefore be compelled to anchor below
the bridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08

Former Statements of the Magnitude
ofthe Losses Were Not Exaggerated.
Burnt Area Embraces Most Popu.
lous Section of City.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May THE fol.
lowing official statement of the extent
of Jacksonville's great calamity was is.
sued at late hour last night:
''To the People of the United States:
1.-The relief committee having received
many inquiries concerning the situation
here, desires to make the following gen.
eral statement:
"The city of Jacksonville on Friday,
May 3, was visited by one of the most
horrible and appalling calamities that
has ever happened in any community Of
modern times. About noon of that day
fire was discovered III a small pal.
metto fiber factory in the extreme west.
ern portion of the city. A high wind
was then blowing to the eastward, car
rying the flames over the heads of the
fremen. The fire spread with such
rapidity that our citizens had great
difficulty in leaving their homes and
places of business. In many cases they
barely escaped with their lives, and we
regret to say that a number were burned
to death or drowned in their effort to es-
cape from the flames. The number at
this time we have been unable to ascer-
tain, although five bodies have been
taken from the ruins, and from 10000
to I5, 900 people are homeless.
"The burnt area extends east and
west about miles and north and south
varying from one-half to three quarters
of mile. In this area was situated the
Oldest and most populous portion of the
city, embracing all classes of people,
high and low, rich and door. The
flames carried before them homes,
churches and all the public buildings
save one. More than half of the busi-
ness section was also consumed. The
property loss aggregates $12, 900, 900 to
$15, 1000, 900.
''All contributions Of money should
be sent to A. M. Ives, treasurer, and all
supplies should be sent to Jacksonville
Relief association.
"(Signed) The Jacksonville Relief as
sociation: @. E. Garner, president; Ed
win G. Weed, bishop of Florida; j. E.
T. Bowden, mayor; Telfair Stockton,
special committee.
Estimate of Total Loss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Bank to Be Reorganized.

HAMILTON, O., May FLETCHER S.
Heath, vice president of the Seventh
National bank of New York, announced
here today that his bank had secured
control of the Equitable National bank
of Cincinnati and will at once reorgan-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
BY a Vote of 8 to SO.
Destructive Fire In KIondike.

TACOMA, May THE steamer Dol.
phin brings news Of another Dawson
fire, with an estimated loss of SIS, 900.
Every building from Gendolfos Point.
at the convergence of First and Second
avenues, up to and including Fairchild's
hotel, was burned to the ground.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
YEAR.
J1om Letter J70m S1ani1euf2le, s. g.,
Dated .7qug. 26th, 1889.

At the age OF So with IS years of active practice,
| am careful observer and cautious in endors-
Ing proprietary medicines but can conscientious
ly endorse your Johnson s Chill and Fever Tonic
as one of the best combination remedies for Chill
and Fever have ever used. 1t corrects the vtated
secretions of the liver relieves costyeness and pro-
notes the absorption and assimilation of food, thus
fulfilling all the indications claimed for it.
Yours truly,
II p EDWARDS M n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
For Advance In Wages.

ST. LOUIS, May between 700 and
800 employees of brick and tile manufac-
turing firms in st. Louis have struck
for 10 per cent advance in wages. It
is understood that the demands of the
men will be ,acceded to in part, if not
in full
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
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. 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 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, ". z.
For sale by all Druggists. Soc. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Idle Negroes.

An order was formally promulgated
this morning ordering the negroes to
work or leave the city. This had the
effect of increasing the gangs at work
in various parts of the city, but some of
the negroes are grumbling, saying that
they belong here and cannot be made
to leave
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
FREEDOM FOR YoUNGERs
The Famous Life Prisoners Are to BE
Paroled.

ST. PAUL, May AT a regular meet
ing of the board of managers of the
state prison today at Saltwater, unani-
nous action was taken in favor of parol-
ing the Younger boys, now serving life
sentences. Before the parole can be eff
feCtive all three members of the state
pardon board must approve it, and the
action will be submitted to that body as
soon as possible.
This is in accordance with the new
parole law, which allows the parole of
life prisoners after about "a years i'm
prisonmenT, being 35 years less time
gained for good behavior. Paroles usu-
ally are granted by the prison managers
alone, but in the case of life prisoners
unanimous approval of the board of
pardons is also necessary, and such pa
rolled life prisoners cannot leave the
state.
Prominent FIoridian Dead.
TALLAHASSEE, May :. 7.-Adjutant Gen.
eral Patrick Houston is dead, aged 90
years. He was captain of artillery in
the confederate army. For many years
he has lived on splendid farm just out
side of Tallahassee, has served on boards
of trustees of the West Florida seminary
and the Florida Agricultural college;
was member of the state senate and
was president of that body in 1888. He
was appointed adjutapt general by Gov.
ernor Mitchell in 1898, reappointed by
Governor Bloxham in 1897 and again
by Governor Jennings in 1901. His
term would have extended to 1905
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Work of Rebuilding.

A number of contracts for new build.
ings has been let Surveyors are seen
in some parts of the city marking off
the property lines. The announcement
was made that the Windsor hotel, the
Gardner building, the Baldwin build.
ing and the opera house Will be rebuilt
at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
$4,000. $50, 500, ,OOO
No More Bodies Found.

No more bodies were found in the
ruins of Fridays great fire or in the St.
Johns river up to noon today.
The weather continues intensely
warm, but the work of bringing order
out of confusion and caring and feeding
the homeless and hungry goes on.
Although no official appeal for aid has
been issued, supplies of all kinds are ar.
irving and being distributed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
STREET CAR TRAFFIC
AT A STANDSTILL
Lines In Five New York Cities
Are Tied Up.
STRIKE WAS UNEXPECTED
Demands of the Strikers Are Various.
New Method of Settling Labor Trou-
BILE Found TO Work Successfully In
Boston-Other Difficulties.

Boston-Other Difficulties.
ALBANY, May THE employees of
the United Traction company, which
operated the street surface car lines in
Albany. Troy. Cohoes, Watervliet and
Rensselaer,, went on strike this morn
ing. The car lines in the five cities are
completely tied up.
The strike was wholly unexpected by
the public. The men want complete
recognition of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Street Railway Employees and
the discharge of seven non union men
employed by the company. They also
want extra men paid the same rate per
hour as the regular men.
A modification of the duties OF con-
ductors relative to the registration of
inspectors is also requested. The strik-
ers, who number about 1000, are order
ly. All sorts of conveyances are being
used for transit purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
DEAD AMERICAN SOLDIERS
Bodies of ''Boys In Blue'' Who Died
In the Orient

Bodies of ''Boys In Blue'' Who Died
In the Orient.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE trans.
port Egbart, now in quarantine, has On
board the remains of the following
named soldiers who died in China:
Michael Bowler, Frank D. Thompson,
Corporal Charles Cooper, Henry B.
Sheppard, Elmer Ingam, Captain Rich
ard B. Paddock and Charles Ericsson,
all of the Sixth cavalry.
James H. Burke, Frank Clappen,
Michael Mevins, Robert T. Walsh, James
L. Hall, Ambrose Melausen, Sergeant
John O'Connor, Samuel Womack, Jo-
seph Know, Morton Stalmaker, Eugene
E. Lyon, Davis McDaniels, Jake Am
norman, Walter Allen, James A. Frick,
John Knitter, William Harvey, Daniel
Reasoner, George Bell. Harry Kirkland,
Henry Murray of the Ninth infantry.
Paymaster's Clerk John B. Rodgers,
Captain Davis, James Sayers, - Steven
son, John P Sullivan, Peter Fl. Nelson,
Q. B. King, Sergeant John Tanning, J.
W. Tucker, J. Kennedy, A. Turner, r.
Il. Thomas, Harry Fisher of the marine
corps.
russell /. Elliott, James =. Wilbur,
Alfred Powers, George O. Kaufman,
Hugo O. Knaft, Edward B. Mitchell,
Leon Smith, Joseph Lyons, Daniel
Simpkins, all of the Fourteenth infan-
try.
Ira f. Davidson, Charles S. Solomon,
Frank Wood, Edward J. Jennings, @.
A. Britt, William Owens, of the quar-
termaster's department..
Henry J. Gilley, Fifth artillery.
John Fl. Ring, hospital corps.
Thomas S. Karl, coxswain United
States navy.
Nearly all of these men died from
gunshot wounds, while tsentery car
ried off the others.
by Vote of to SO.
OTTAWA, May 7.-The house of com.
mons discussed the Manitoba govern.
ment bill until 2:30 this morning, when
it divided on an amendment to send the
bill back TO the Manitoba legislature. 1t
was lost, for and so against. The bill
had reached the committee stage when
the house adjourned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
BAD BLOOD

Reveals itself in many ways. Some
times the impurities in the blood mark
and mar the skin with blotches, pimples,
boils or other eruptions. Sometimes the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-08
Estimate of Total Loss.
5 1,O88,O00

An estimate on the total loss by the
fire as given out by former tax collec.
tor is as follows: