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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Old Maids of Alabama.

GREENvILLE, Ala, Jan. 1S.-Two in
teresting conventions will be held at
Greenville during next week. The one
is a convention of the "Old Maids" of
the county, at which matters of interest
to themselves and to others Will be dis
cussed. The other is a general convep-
ton of the county's citizens. which will
be held for the purpose Of discussing
good roads and determining upon what
instructions shall be given Butler coun-
ty's representatives in the legislature
relative to securing improved highways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Rockefeller,s NIunificence.

KNOXVILLE. Jan. 18-John d. Rock.
efeller has agreed to give $15, 600 to Car
son and Newman college of Messy
Greek, Tenn, provided the trustees
raise 1000 additional by 1905. Presi-
dent J. Z. Henderson Is already at work
on the additional amount, and says he
has about half of it pledged. Carson
and Newman is Baptist college, CO.
educational, supported by the Baptists
of East Tennessee. 1t has about 300
stndanfa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Protest Against Prayer.

PARIS, Jan. l8-In the chamber of
deputies today, M. Jeante, Socialist and
workingman, moved the prohibition
of the celebration of masses on the occa-
sion of the opening of parliament. A
deputy opposed the motion, pointing out
that public prayers are in accordance
with the provisions of the concordat,
and that the ceremony announced by
the Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Rich
ard, for Sunday next was illegal. BY a
vote of 317 to 951, the chamber shelved
the motion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Fire In Lebanon. Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Jan. I6.-A special to
The Banner from Lebanon says fire
broke out at an early hour this morning,
destroying five Of the leading business
houses, and four others were badly dam
aged by smoke and water. The fire is
thought to have originated in the tele.
phone exchange, which was completely
wiped out The total loss is estimated
at $75, 900, partly covered h insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
No Curtailment of Production.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Jan. 1S.-A local
reporter has talked with number Of
mill men relative to the recent circular
issued by the northern commission men,
which advises 90 per cent curtailment
Of production. If any mill men in this
section are disposed to curtail produc-
ton in the least, that fact could not be
asoertained
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
The Governments Building.

The Government buildings at the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
are being built by Rasmussen & Streh-
low of Omaha. The contract calls for
a group of three buildings connected by
curved arcades. The main structure is
to be 400 by 13O feet, with a dome 250
feet high, and the smaller buildings
each $50 feet square. All departments
of the government will make up to
date exhibits. which the members of
the Government board are now busy
collecting and getting into shape.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
THE NEW NAVAL STATION
Preliminary Steps Instituted by the
Navy Department..

CHARLESTON, Jan 18.-In pursuance
to Secretary Longs instructions to pro-
ceed with the purchase of the land
recommended by the naval board as q
site for the new Charleston naval sta
ton, says Washington dispatch, Ad-
miral Endicott, chief of the bureau of
yards and docks. has entered into COR
respondence with the owners of the
land as preliminary step to the actual
requirement of the Site
Admiral Endicott probably will detail
an officer shortly to proceed to Charles
ton to look after the business incident
to the purchase, but meanwhile the pre-
hminary proceedings are to be carried
on by correspondence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
"A human HOLOCAUST.

ELKHART, Ind, Jan. 1S.-Four ohil-
dren of Benjamin Miller were burned to
death early today. Their ages ranged
from to 16 years. Miller had risen
early, lighted q lamp and gone to the
barn. The lamp exploded, setting fire
to the house. The four children burned
were asleep on the second floor and il
was impossible to rescue them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Russian Students Banished.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 18.--One hun.
dred and fifty students who were ar
rested at Kief for engaging in political
agitation have been ordered expatriated
to Port Arthur, where they will do mil
itary service. The same fate awaits the
students arrested at the capital ON a
similar charge. The ferment continues.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Ecs1pse OF the sun in SIay.

BERKELEY, Cal, Jan. William
H. Crocker of San Francisco has offered
to defray the expense of a solar eclipse
expedition to be sent by the University
of California from the Lick observatory
to Sumatra, to observe the total eclipse
of the sun on May II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE
Nothing New In the Situation Re.
ported In Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Nothing has
been heard over night from Minister
Loomis regarding the situation in Ven
ezuela. Navy department officials deny
that any instructions have been given
to the North Atlantic squadron to move
over from Florida to Venezuela. The
ships, however. are in perfect cruising
condition and could sail within a few
hours after the receipt of orders, though
it is not believed here that there will be
any necessity for their movement to-
ward Vannznala
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
QUEEN WcToRIA's HEALTH
Alarming RumOrs Proven Groundless
bY the Associated Press.

LONDON, Jan. is. Alarming rumors
were circulated today to the effect that
Queen Victoria is seriously i'll and that
her family had been summoned to Os-
borne. They are groundless Inquiries
of the Associated Press at Osborne at 3
o'clock this afternoon elected fat de-
nial of the report.
The Prince OF Wales is now at the
Marlborough House, where no news has
been received indicating that her
majesty is not enjoying her usual
health. The Duke of York went to
Sandringham this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
The President Takes an Airing.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL. The president
was feeling so much better this after
noon that he took a drive behind his
new team. Before doing SO he went to
his Office and signed some mail. He
will not begin to receive visitors until
next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
ARGUMENT FOR DEFENSE
Closing Scenes la Trial of Jennie BOs.
schieter's Alleged Murderers.

SCAAACArE <NAAtSSu huE0eKCrSa
PATERSON, N. j., Jan. 18.-It was
generally expected today would be the
last of the trial of Walter @. McAllister,
William A. Death and Andrew J. Camp
bell for the murder of Jennie Bos-
Bohieter. 1t was just three months ago
today that the girl met these men in
Sall's S saloon and started for the carriage
ride which ended in her death.
Another great crowd gathered outside
the courthouse this morning, but, as on
the preceding days of the trial, only a
limited number of persons were ad-
mitted to the courtroom. The defend
ants were brought into court shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock and took their usual seats
beside their counsel.
Ex- Judge William I. Hoffman began
the closing address for the defense as
soon as Judge Dixon took his seat on the
hnneh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
$3.50. FRRPaTD. PFRREsS

We ship on approval in plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
you receive it and test it, if it IS not satisfac
tory, return it at our expense and we will re-
turn your $3.50. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old. Eight bottles for S. so,
prepaid: gallon jug, express prepaid, S.. 90;
gallon lug, express prepaid $3.50 NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies in the market, and
viii save you so per cent. on your purchases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
THE MAN WITH A COLD

is nuisance to others as we'll as suffer
er himself. He is inexcusable when he
can find so many excellent remedies
at Hudsons drugstore. True, if he
has asthma, it's doubtful if he can OBJ
tain 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 out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE
An Engineer, "A Brakeman and Two
Tramps Killed

NORWAY, Me-, Jan. 18.-A headon
collision between freight trains between
here and Locks Mill early this morn.
ing resulted in the death of two men
and the serious injury of several others,
and four locomotives and 10 cars were
demolished. Both the trains were very
heavy, each being drawn by two en-.
gines
The dead are: Peter Thompson. en-.
glneer, Montreal; W. @. Oliver, brake.
man, Bangor; two unknown tramps.
One OF the trains had large quantity
OF explosives on board. The wreck
caught fire and the embers were scat
tered in every direction, which pre-
vented the work of putting out the fire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l8.-Samuel H.
Warwick, aged 70 years, inventor of a
root beer, and whose wealth 10 years
ago was estimated at over $1,000, 900,
died penniless in the hospital attached
to the almshouse in this city and was
buried today at Camden, N J., by a
relative, who claimed his body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19

The above are only a, few brands OF the
many we carry in stock Send for catalogue.
ALI other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandtes, etc.,
sold equally as low, from sl,25 gallon ups
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph viii have our
prompt attention. Special inducements of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
american UaTTIe Growers Organize.

Vts4As
ican Cattle Growers association has
been organized by the cattle raisers of
10 trans Mississippi states. 1t is claimed
that the men present at the meeting
represented a capital running into the
hundreds of millions The temporary
officers are all of Colorado Adjourn
ment was taken to a meeting to be held
at Denver some time in March.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19

- e. CATO, MI.
II. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Residence $50 Fielder street Telephone 98
Tenders his professional services to the
people of Americus and surrounding coun
ties, Special attention given to general
surgery, diseases of women and children
once 405h Jackson street. Calls left at DR.
Eldrtdges store wtlli-receive prompt atten
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
No nope FOR Esterhazv.

PARIS, Jan. 1S-The council of state
has rejected Count Esterhazy's appeal
against the decree cashiering him from
the arTnv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
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
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 etfectually,
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 SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its 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. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19

New York. Jan. IS. - The Amer
lean Sugar Refining company today re-
duced all grades of refined sugar Il
points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19
Signed, Sealed and Delivered.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-A message
was received today from Minister Con-
ger at Peking, dated last evening, stat
ing that the Chinese plenipotentiaries
had signed and delivered the protocol
This removes the last doubt that had
arisen as to the sealing of the document,
for it would not have been accepted by
the Spanish minister, who is the dean
of the corps, unless it bore all the seals
force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-19

A Decision Looked For Today-Com-
meroial Circles Much Depressed by
Lord Roseberry's Statement That We
Are Absorbing British Trade.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25
MRS. DE FORREST IN KANSAS.
Was a Milliner In LeavenwOrth and
Then LIbrnriau At Atchison.

Leavenworth, Kas., Aug. 2l-Mrs. Mary L.
DE Forrest, principal heir to the 100000 es-
tate left by Henry Dolan. the eccentric and
charitable New York millionaire. who looked
like Bismarck. is well known here.
The Dolan family are descendants of a
type OF the old Hollanders who settled
around New York City In the early part Of
the Seventeenth Century. and the family
wealth being regularly bequeathed from pa
rents to the eldest son. multiplied and grew
to a fabulous amount with the ever-increas-
ing rise of real estate In which security
most Of the Dutch estates were invested.
Fully forty years ago, Henry Dolan, the
eldest son. had a bitter quarrel with his
younger brother, the father of Mrs. De For
New York State In 1863 to come to Kansas.
The family settled first in Atchison. and
Mrs. DE Forrest. being of an independent
nature, started out in the world seeking
employment as a milliner. and was en-
ployed for several months In 1870 or 1871 by
u firm Of this city.
She afterwards secured the appointment
of public librarian at Atchison. which posi-
tion she filled for several years.
tween the brothers and an annuity was set
tied upon Mrs. De Forests father by his
richer brother. Shortly after this the family
moved from Atchison to Muscotah and then
later on to Irving. where Mrs. De Forrest.
with her aged parents. at present resides.
A younger sister of Mrs. De Forrest. Miss
Kate Dolan. was married several years ago
at Irving. but whether she also was aepor-
toned a part of the enormous legacy the
dispatches fail to announce. Although Mrs.
DE Forests married life has not been a
very happy one. she was always remem-
bered by her friends as a woman of a kind
ly, cheerful disposition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25
WOULD NOT SMOKE
NONUNI0N CIGARS.
Delegates to Federation Meeting
Found No Other Kind in Town,
So Telegraphed for Them.

Camden, n. J.. Aug. 24.-The twenty-ifth
annual congress of the New Jersey State
Federation of Trades and Labor Unions
closed after the election Of officers.
A delegate from Newark announced that
he had seen members reading nonunion
newspapers. The sergeant-at-arms was Or
dered to collect the papers objected to and
remove them from the room.
Delegates who attended the session SUI
fered for want of cigars. Most of them are
heavy smokers, and when they left their
homes they were ava of the difficulty
they would have in securing the kind that
suited them.
There are plenty of cigars for sale In
Camden, but the makers and dealers had
that they sympathized with the labor or
ganization, consequently the delegates re-
FUSED to make purchases. Four or five stores
wc.e visited. and clerks removed boxes from
shelves. but none could be found that con-
tained the necessary label.
In desperation the delegates returned to
the hotel where they were stopping and ap-
pealed to the proprietor. He declared that
he was poweriess. as probably there were
none In the city that they would smoke. A
conference between the hotel man and the
to Hoboken for the brand OF cigars the WIS.,
itofs wanted, and before noon a train had
arrived from Jersey City bringing several
boxes that bore the blue label of the organ
ization.
Several delegates were disappointed when
they found that In some saloons the beer
on sale was %nonunion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25
ATHLETIC GHOST
PARADES A ROOF
Amuses Himself by Throwing
Bricks. Stamping Heavily and
Producing Terror.

New York, Aug. A.-Strange apparitions
oufthe roof Of the four-story brick dwelling
at No. 35 Berry street. Williamsburg, have
terrorized the occupants to such an extent
as to cause them to seek new places OF
residence. The occupants of the building
are: Mrs. Mary Mcdonald, a widow, who
does dressmaking. occupying the rear part
Of the top floor. and her brother. Edward.
with his wife, occupying the front apart
ments. On the floor below lives Mrs. Cor
neIius Crowley. The latter's husband. about
Two weeks ago. was afflicted with small
pox and was sent to North Brother Island.
His ghostly majesty. as the occupants Of
the house believe their tormentor to be, ar
rived the night following.
The Revei end Father Bennett, assistant
pastor of the Church of IS. Peter and
Paul. told Mrs. Crowley that 1t was proba-
bly, some soul in need of prayers. Since
this time Mrs. Crowley has spent an hour
saeh day in prayer in the church. but the
ghost refuses to be pacifed in this man
nsr.
The ghost first made known his arrival
b kicking open doors of a vacant apart
u3ent on the first floor. then making his
way to the roof. where he proceeded to do
stunts" in the language OF some OF the
occupants Of the premises. Removing
blocks from. the chimneys, his Majesty
tossed them about in q manner dangerous
II persons happening at the time to be in
tAe street. forty feet below. After dancing
several breakdowns he disappeared, only
to return and strike terror to the hearts Of
the occupants Of the house the following
evening. So IL has continued till the occu-
pants have reached that stage of nervous
ness that they are packing their furniture
Weparatcry to quitting the premises bright
sSd early tomorrow morning.
For the last three nights armed men have
gparded the stairways leading to the roof
u the building, but his ghostship, accord
ipg to Mrs. Mcdonald and others of the oc-
cnpants. appears just the same.
sMr. Berry, Mrs. McDonaid's brother. re-
fused for a long while to believe the
uDiees on the roof other IA a the worn
az some person In the neishborhood. While
his sister and the other women folk de-
Hbrted the premises at night. he remained
fnehino In hopes OF having a meeting. with
AS ghostship. and for wnom he had pre-
parea q botr.e OF liquor and a light lunch.
What happened to Mr.. Berry curing the
light he refuses 70 state. but he declares
that nothing could induce him to spend an
other night In the house.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25
THROUGH
~kITROGLYCERIN,
Oil Men Tried in Vain to Explode
a Three Hundred Quart
Charge in a Well.

Bowling Green. o., Aug. 2I-On a lease
near here oil men are drilling through a 800
quart charge Of nitroglycerin. Oil Well No.
L, on the Langmeade farm. was shot with
about $50 quarts some ago The top shell
exploded. leaving about 800 quarts of the
stuff still i'm the well. The hole was cleaned
out and forty quarts more put down on the
old charge and the goodwill again dropped.
but the original 800 quarts again failed to
explode.
Sixty quarts Vas next lowered into the
well and shot. with the hope that this would
explode the first charge. but it still refused
to go or. Now the drillers nave gone to
work to drill right through the stun. and
pieces OF the tin shells are being brought
up In the bailer. Whether or not the ex-
plosive Is coming up In the bailer no one has
tried to mo out. as a small particle of this
dangerous fluid Is ali-powerful.
The fact that men are drilling through a
shot that cannot be exploded seems par
ticularly interesting, In view of the terrible
nitrogiycerin explosion near here just a few
weeks ago. when merely the jolt Of crossing
q railroad track set on a wagonload Of IL
and blew a man and team to atoms.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25

New York. Aug. 24.-Probably there was
not. among New York's many millionaires,
one who was more lovably eccentric than
the late Henry Dolan-"the man who looked
like Bismarck"-who was buried this week.
In spite of his many and substantial chart
ties. his wealth accumulated. and Is esti-
mated at s., 100000. the bulk of which will go
to his niece, Mary L. De Forrest Of Irving.
Kas.
William Lemmonda. his negro valet. Is
chief mourner of the dead multimiliionaire.
but a veritable army of his beneficiaries In
life are sincerely Iamenting the departure
from this world of their open-hsarted bene-
factor.
These are mostly Of the colored race. for
1t was Henry Dolan's hobby to dispense
with unstited generosity his wealth TO the
needy among his darker-skinned brethren.
A whole colony In brooklyn Is said 10 De
among his pensioners.
The likeness Of Mr.. Dolan to Bismarck
was striking. and commanded the instant
attention Of everybody who met him. Like
the Iron Man." he was reserved. but I'M
like him, he could unbend. Beneath the
mask Of coldness beat a heart that 2ulsa.ed
with liberality and compassion.
Most of the multimiliionaire's fortune was
invested in msgnifcently remunerative
property. The Pabst Hotel Is built upon his
land. and down in the dry, goods district his
holdings were very valuable.
He was 50 years old. and until ne was
stricken last fan was of commanding figure,
being over 6 feet tall, of rudy health and
erect carriage
Mr.. Dolan's invalid sister. Maria. was his
especial care. News OF her death was con,
cealed from him by his watchful valet. and
his last words were OF sollcitude for her..
Among the acts of Mr.. Dolan's eccentric
charity was one that occurred about last
Christmas. when he handed valet Lem
monia S. DO and told him Ii was some
change TO buy Christmas presents with
Another servant. Joseph Green. was given
$Je. with the same
Mr.. Dolan was always at the service or
his pensioners. 1t IL told that an ash-cart
driver named Sam once drove to the door
Of his residence and yelled for somebody to
come out. A servant responded.
Use got a mighty skittish boss heah."
Sam said. AN l wanter see Mistah Dolan
pow'ful bad"
The message was carried to the million
aire. who was at dinner. He went to the