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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Miner Meets Tragic End.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March 23.-R. M.
Mcdonald, white miner, was killed at
Blossburg by being run over by a South
ern railway train. Mcdonald was walk
ing along the track and did not hear the
train, which was backing down upon
him. He was horribly mutilated, both
legs and both arms being cut off and his
head crushed to jelly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK. March 23. Cotton utures
opened weak
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Asphyxiated In His Car.

ST. PETERSBURG, March GA dis
patch from Vladivostock announces that
Major General Kellar. director of the
Usuri railroad, has been asphyxiated in
his car, which caught fire between
Nikolsta and Baranovskoye. The at
tendant i'll charge of the heating APP
paratus also persisted. The conductor
saved his life by jumping from the car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
POISONED Self and children.

CAss CITY, Mich, March 23.-Mrs.
Nathan Townsend, who lives near here,
last night poisoned herself and her two
children, a girl aged years and boy
aged 10, with laudanum, All three died
today. Family difficulties are believed
to have impelled her to administer the
poison.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Like Oliver Twist, children ask for
more when given One Minute Cough
Cure. Mothers endorse it highly for
Group. 1t quickly cures all coughs and
colds and every throat and lung trouble
It is q specific for grippe and asthma
and has long been well known remedy
for whooping cough. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
It VIII Surprise You-TrY It.

It is the medicine above all others
for catarrh and is worth its weight in
gold. Ely's Cream Balm does all that
is claimed for it.-W. B, Sperry, Hart
ford, Conn.
Ny son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used EIy's Cream Balm aud the
disagreeable catarrh all left him, J.
9. Olmstead. Orcola, Ill.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 80 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren,
st. New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
A Frightful Blum der.

Will often cause horrible Burn, Sceld,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica SalYe,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cure old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felops, Corns
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth Only Csc box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by E J. Eldrdge, drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
REDUCED RATES TO vALDOsTA
Via Central of Georgia Account Bap.
tiss Convention.

On account of the meeting of the
Georgia Baptist Association and Wo-
mems Missionary Union at YaIdosta,
Ga. March 27th to 31st, a rate is al
lowed of one and one third fare for the
round trip via Central of Georgia rail
way, Tickets on sale March 26th. ,
9th, and 2Sth. Final return limit
April End.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

CIACINNATI, March %. - A special
from Elwood. Ind, says that R. L. Lee.
son, Jr., prominent citizen, has re-
cei7ed a letter threatening to kidnap
his l4-year old daughter Ethel unless a
specified sum Of money is forthcoming.
Mr.. Lesson has turned the letter over to
the authorities and meantime keeps a
close watch over his daughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
SIGO.

DR.. E. Detchon's Anti -Diuretic
90 May be worth to you more than 800
if you have child who soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of water during sleep.
Cures old and young alike. 1t arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by E. j.
Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
NAVAL STORES.

SAVANNAH, March 23.-Spirits turpen-
exports, 1876. Resin, firm. Quote: A, B, c,
s.. 20; D, 81. 25; E, $I.2501 80; f, $1.30061.35
G. 81. 1901. 40; H, 81. so; l, $1.65; X, $3.50; M
$685. N, $500; windowglass, $40 water
white $3.50.
CHARLESTON. March 90. - Turpentine,
nothing doing. Rosin, firm; sales, -
G.$1.25I /, $3.50; X. $1.7O; M. $50; n, $l85:
windowglass 1885, waterwhite 50 X.
WILMINGTON March 23.-Spirlts turpen-
tine. quiet at 3311 1904; receipts, 345 casks.
Rosin, nothing doing; receipts, 81. Crude
turpentine quiet at $l.10Q12.l0; receipts,
3. Tar, steady at 81 is receipts, 334.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
After LaGrippe What?

Usually racking cough and gener-
al feeling of weakness. FOLEY'S
HONEY AND TAR is guaranteed to
cure the grip cough" and make you
strong and well. Take no substitute
John r Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
British Have Not Seized Alden.

ALDEN, March 23.-There is absolutely
no truth in the report published in the
United States by a news agency that
the British have seized one or more
islands adjoining Alden and belonging
to Turkey. There is no Turkish island
in existence adjoining Alden.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
$500 Yards 36-InCh Madras Cloths
Worth I2hC. at 6AC.

We told of these a week ago. The quantity
makes the remarkable price. The goods
are brand new and in perfect condition.
Over one hundred patterns to select from.
1t is probably the best wash goods ever of
tered at such price, and the selling will
no doubt be rapid. 6 c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
sank a Lugger; TWO Drowned.

NEW ORLEANS, March Is. The Brit
ish steamer Ely, Captain F. H. Corn
ing, from Ceiba, Spanish Honduras,
coming up the river last night ran down
a lugger and sunk her. One man and a
boy and a woman were picked up, but
two persons were drowned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

PRICKLY ASH BITTERs cures disease
of the kidneys, cleanses and strength
ems the liver, stomach and bowels.
DR., e. J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

The lingering cough following grippe
calls for One Minute Cough Cure. For
all throat and lung troubles this is the
only harmless remedy that gives inn
mediate results. Prevents consumption.
w. A, Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Mozlev's Lemon Elixir.

is the very best medicine i ever used
for the diseases you recommend it for,
and [ haye used many kinds for wo-
mans troubles.
MRS. s. A. GRESHAM.
Salem, N. g.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Mozleu,s Lemon Hot Drops.

Cures ell Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrage,
and all throat and lung disease. Ele-
CANT, reliable.
25c at druggists. Prepared only by
DR.. Fl. Motley, Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

When you are bilious, use the famous
little pills known as DeWitts Little
Early Risers to cleanse the liver ana
bowels. They never gIipe. w. a.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Their promptness and their pleasant
effects make DeWitts Little Early
Risers most popular little pills wherever
they are known. They are simply per-
feet for liver and bowel troubles. w.
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

The man who is able to keep his
mouth shut has knack Of appearing
wise,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Nice home on Church street for rent
or sale, by NJ Galloway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

The Indian famine relief fund at
New York has reached $212, 078.54.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

We often see week old women and
week-old babies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Couuterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are liable to cause blood poison
ing. Leave them alone. The original
has the name DeWitt's upon the box
and wrapper. 1t is ahsrmless and heal
ing salve for skin diseases. Unequalled
for piles. w. A. Rembert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

If ants give US an example of indus.
try it's more than good many uncles
do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

When a woman's feelings are all
worked up she should order fresh
supply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Itch on human cured IN 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by e. J. Eldridge,
druggist, Americus. GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

See that you get the original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve when you ask for it.
The genuine is certain cure for piles,
sores, and skin diseases. W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Experience is the pay man gets for
making fool of himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

A New York critic says that Coque
lin is a hero even to his valet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Honesty is a policy on which anyone
can afford to pay premisum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

It is the want of motive that makes
life dreary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

The best Nimrods are those who go
hunting for trouble,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Umbrellas.

Mems and Womcn's>>>AH Pure Silk
Those for women come in great variety Of han
dies some silver trimmed. The mems
have fine natural wood handles. Some of
the Umbrellas are -, % kinds, none worth
les, than -. 90. One hundred Will be of
lcrcd Monday and Tuesday at, each......... 98c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Unless the whole mind is given to a
task it cannot be accomplished we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Spot cotton closed quiet Ne lower;
middling uplands, SIC; middling gulf,
SEC. Sales, $50 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

A wise man never covets thing he
can 1--we without.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

It is probably called the gift ofspeech
because talk is cheap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

% Yards very best staple check
Ginghams for................,S 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
I8c. and zoe. Printed Dimities at nc.

Three thousand yards of one of the most staple
fabrics of the season. Scarce at its regular
price, now at saving of seven to nine
cents yard, because of a small defect that
cannot be noticed, and which is hard to
find if you know what to look for-oc-
casionally an uneven cord, nothing else,
and these are a few to a piece and are like
ly to be found in the best regular goods.
Quite an array of the choicest colorings in
beautiful shades, at per yd................ lie
instead of 1Sc. and poe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

MIR. W. o. Charlton, of Savannah,
was the city yesterday, co ming up on 6
business trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Ladies' Ribbed Vest Underpriced.

50 Dozen Ladies' Ribbed Vest in a new lace
effect, embroidered round neck and shout
ders, in delicate shades of pink and blue,
made to sell for Doc; Monday and Tuesday
we viii sell sell five to a customer, no
more or no less at the price each ............
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

It is far better TO offend same people
than it is to oblige them,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

The wisestsman mixes few grains
OF folly with his wisdom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

The people are the final arbIters in all
questions in this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24

Heaven never helps the man who is
too lazy to hustle little in his own
behalf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-24
Three Hundred
Wf1doee' Shades at Half Price.

A line of excellent Window Shades, made in
the new style, that secured at the liber-
al saving. We have them in all the lead
colors and lengths; worth double and more
at, soc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. Gesner Williams.

Hon. Gesner Williams who is one of The representatives of Marengo County, "a native of Sumter County. He was porn at Gainesville December 15 1868 and was educated at the Virginia Nili- sary Institute and. was graduated in law by the University of Virginia in the class of 1890.
 MT. Williams located in Demopolis in January 1891 and began the practice of his profession. He tried his first case before Judge w. E. Clarke with whom he afterwards became associated in the practice of law. Judge Clarke and Mir Williams continued as law partners and Judge Clarke was nominated as dele gate to the convention which was called for 1899 and which was turned down by former Governor Johnston Judge Clarke died in 1899 and MT. Wii- Hams his partner, comes to the con- vention of 1901.
 MT. Williams has served one term. as mayor of Demopolis and two terms as city attorney. He is one of the foremost young lawyers of the black belt and one of the best known and highest esteemed young men in Middle Alabama.
 MT. Williams was one of the few young men of the convention who was vigorously applauded when he went to the desk to register on the first day of the convention because of the active part he has taken for several years in the interest of constitutional con- VentiOn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. Frank s. White.

Capt. rFrenk s. White of Jefferson. is a native of Ncxuhee County, Mis-. He spent much of his earlier career in that State in Clay County, and repre- scented that county in the Mississippi Legislature of 1876 which caused the revolution that carried the Democratic Party into power again after the war in Alubama's sister State. He lead the first inn eachment case in Mississippi against the Lieuteuant-Govern and conducted 1t so successfully that the official was driven from office in dis grace. having been convicted of high crimes and mlsdemeanors
 Captain White represented Clay County in tho House of Representa- tives again in 1SS2-S3, and made a brilliant record for himself.
 He came to Alabama in November 1886, attracted to Birmingham by the rapid and remarkable growth of that city and at once took a prominent po- sition in the practice of the law. He was a delegate to several Democratic State Conventions but never took any leading part until he was made the Chairman of the Morgan Campaign Committee last year and his work as he Commodore of the Flying Squad on is fresh in the minds of the people.
 Captain White comes as a leader, md his part in the Convention mak- ing will be most prominent and inn portant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Gen. B. c. Jones.

General Richard Claiming Ienes ..s Camden, who represents the Twenty second Senatorial District, Is one of the most distinguished delegates to the Convention. General Jones Is a law yer. He was born In Brunswick Coun- ty, Virginia, April 12, 1S41. He re- moved with his parents to Camden in 1S44. and was graduated from the Uni- versity of Alabama in the class of 1859. In October, 1864. General Jones mar ried Miss Stella H. Boykin, a daugh- ter of Major Frank Boykin, a promi- nent citizen of Wilcox County. Gen. eral Jones was admitted to the bar to practice law in 1881.
 General Jones was brave Confeder- ate soldier. At the outbreak of the war between the States he was Third Lieutenant of he Camden Rifles, a company of the State troops. His company was stationed at Fort Mor- gan for month and he afterwards be- came an officer in company c, of the 44th Alabama infantry. He was elect- ed Captain of company E, of the 44th regiment but declined the office. He acted Assistant Adjutant General of Laws Alabama Brigade in the East Tennessee campaign and served in the Army of Northern Virginia until the surrender.
 General Jones renewed the practice of law at Camden and served as State
 = .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. G. II. Parker.

Hon. George H. Parker of Cullman, was born fiji Cincinnati. C.. Septem- ber i7. 1852. He came to Alabama July 2S. 1874 and located a Cullman. MT. Parker engaged in the practice of law until 1884, when he entered the bank ing business.
 He is very popular in his home city and was Mayor of Cullman from 1889 to 1897. MT. Parker protested against serving again and declined to allow his name to be placed in nomination. But this year, notwithstanding his protest he was again elected Mayor of Cullman.
 MT. Parker is Chairman of the Coun- ty Democratic Executive Committee. He Is a Sound Money Democrat. MT. Parker Is considered one of the staunchest bankers of Northern Ala bama, and during the panic of 1893 his bank did not resort to clearing house certificates. MT. Parker is a descend ant of the old family of Parkers of Massachusetts. He represents the Third Senatorial District,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Gen. George P. Harrison.

General George P. Harrison. who represents the Senatorial District of Lee and Russell Is one of the best known men of the State. He Is noted for independence of thought and action and willingness to follow his convic- tions.
 He is g native of Georgia and was one of the best Confederate soldiers sent out from that great State. His gallantry was conspicuous on more than one ocasion and he was honored with a brigadier's command. being perhaps the youngest of that rank in the ser-4 vice. At the conclusion of the wan General Harrison settled at Opelilxa. where he entered upon the practice oe law and at once secured a fine prac- tice. He has clients in many East Alabama counties. His friends and neighbors have often pressed him Into their service. More than once ne hes represented them in both houses of the General Assembly and is at pre- sent their Senator. He was largely instrumental in securing the legislation by which what were known as the "strangulated counties" obtained relieG and were enabled to meet the claims which were pressing upon them. He was one of the most useful membeED of the Constitutional Convention oe 1875.
 In 1894 he was elected from. the Third District to fill out the unexpired term of General Oates in the Fifty- third Congress and also to the full term of the Fifty-fourth Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. William H. Sanford.

The representative of the Twenty< fifth Senatorial District. Hon. William Hodge Stanford is the oldest son of Gov ernor William J. Sanford and young lawyer of great ability. ae Is Solicit tor of the Criminal Court of Pike C0un-s ty and lives in Troy.
 MT. Stamford was born in Auburn, Lee County, August '. 1866, and was ed- ucated at the Alabama Polytechnic In- stitute. He began life as a Civil Engi- neer but read law in the ofiice of his father at Opelika. In 1889 he removed to Troy and in 1890 married Miss Kate Park of that city. He was admitted to the bar in 1S9s and has been Geslelta. of the Pike Criminal Court since 1895. He has taken an active part in county and State politics and Is a member of the State Democratic Committee, have ing bsen a Democrat all of his life.
 Mir. Sanford is a grandson of the late William F. Sanford, who was one of the great writers of his time and a frequent contributor to the columns of The Advertiser. MT. Stanford is onn of the most eloquent speakers in the Stato and is a young man of great promise. He lives in a handsome home in Troy ano has five children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

The Constitutional Convention now in session is one of the most notable bodies that has ever met in Alabama, and it is charged with responsibility that comes to men only once in an or- dinary lifetime. The Advertiser. real izing that all the people of the State are deeply interested in the personnel of this body, has decided to do some thing towards familiarizing the pub- lie with the faces of all of the members and their records. It begins, therefore, this morning the presentation of pho- to-engravings of the members, together with short sketches of each. Other patches of pictures will appear regu- larly until the entire body of 155 mem- bers has been portrayed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Gen. William c. Oates.

Gen. William Calvin Oates is native of Pike County. He had no college advantages, but improved to the utmost the opportunity presented by the neigh : borhood schools. He worked on his fathers farm and taught school until The earned enough to enable him to en- ter upon the study of law in the ofnce of Messrs. Push, Bullock x Buford, in Eufaua. and he was admitted to the bar in 1858 and immediately located at Abbeville, in Henry County, where he at once entered upon lucrative prac- tice. This was interrupted by the war in 1881, as he at once organized com pany and elte. ed the Confederate ser vice as part of the 18th Alabama regiment. He was in twenty-seven of its forty engagements and led the 18th from the date of the battle of Sharps-. burg until transfer ed to the 18th, July 1, 1864. He was promoted to colonel in April, 1863, and vas wounded in Oc- tober of the same year at Browns Ferry, on the Tennessee River. He lost his right arm at Fusselfs Mills. near Petersburg. in 1861. while in com mand of the 4Sth, Returning to Abbe- vile at the close of hostilities, he re- stunned the practice of law.
 In 1870 he received a flattering sup port for the Democratic nomination for Governor and was elected mem , Der of the House of Representatives the same year. It was one of the most notable sessions in the history of the State, being the first Democratic House after the reconstruction laws had been put into force. In 1875 he was a dele gate to the Constitutional Convention, and was one of the most useful mem- bers of that illustrious body.
 In 1880 he was elected to Congress from the Third District and served continuously until he resigned in 1894, to become the Governor of the State. At the end of one term he declined 10 offer for reelection. He was nomi- mated by the State Convention on the 18th of April as one of the delegates for the State-at-large to this conven- ttOn.
 General Oates. until last year, claim ed Henry County as his legal resi- dence. but has now become d citizen or Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

their property being swept away by the war. Although he could have com promised his indebtedness he declined to do so and paid every dollar that he owed without abating one cent. That has been his rule through life. He was always just and considerate in his dealings with his fellow man.
 Mir. Murphree has always been a Democrat. but never an office seeker. When the Know-Nothing tide was at its highest in 1855 he was the candi- date of the Democrats of Pike for the legislature, but was defeated. In 1857 he was elected and again in 1872, the latter year being one of the most memorable in the history of the State,
 because of the dual legislature. In 1875 he was one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention which fram- ed the present State Constitution. He has often been delegate to State Conventions and in 1884 was one of the Alabama delegates to the National