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Arizona republican., 1901-08-15
THp GREATEST OF PROPOSITIONS.

A delightful trip. You can't af- ford to miss it. To the Pan-American exposition, at reduced rates, via Mieh- igan Central, "The Niagara Falls Route.'' Send your address. with four cents postage for illustrated souvepir when issued to O. w. Ruggles, Genl Pass'r and Tkt. Agt., Chicago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
A 100000 SECRET.
Atlanta Man Knows Where Hidden
Treasure Lies In Brazil.

Atlanta Man Knows Where Hidden
Treasure Lies In Brazil.
Atlanta, Dec. Am Atlanta man is
possessed of a $1,000,000 secret. He
knows where a large treasure, con
sisting of gold, silver and precious
jewels, lies hidden in South Ameri-
ca, and being of advanced age he is
now looking for some one to seek out
the place and secure the treasure. In
his possession are complete charts and
maps showing the exact location of
the hidden wealth.
The man possessed of this valuable
secret is F. H. Emerson, OF 18 Mariet-
ia street.
The secret has been handed down in
his family, the charts and diagrams
passing from his father to him. No
effort was made to seek and find the
hidden treasure, as the Emerson fam
lily were not financially able to under
take the work
So reliable is the information in the
possession of Emerson ana so certain
does he feel the treasure can be easily
found that he has advertised in the
New York Herald for capital with
which to go after the millions of dol
lars that lie buried under South Amer
ican soil.
Of course Emerson will not tell
where the treasure is buried. He is
willing to part with the information
provided money is furnished to recov-
er the treasure and he is guaranteed
an income out of the find that will
give him a competency during his
lifetime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
AS VIEWED IN AUSTRIA.
Press Unanimous In Praisinq Refer
ence to Anarchists In Messaoe.

Press Unanimous In Praisinq Refer.
ence to Anarchists In Message.
Vienna, Dec. 4.-Discussing Presi.
dent Roosevelt's message to congress
the Austrian papers are unanimous in
praiRing the reference to anarchists,
but on the other points they are not
quite so laudatory.
The Fremdemblatt comments on the
peaceful tone of the message, remark.
ing that President Roosevelt will not
allow himself to be carried away by
senseless Chauvinists.
The Neues Wiener Tageblatt dwells
on its imperialistic character, adding:
There lives in America a spirit, as
an 'appendant' to the Monroe doctrine
formula OF Europe for the Americans,
and this formula, although clad in
tie most peaceful phrases, pervades
the message"
The Deutsche VolksbIatt declares
that the policy enunciated must ex.
pand American production, and there
fore measures for the protection of
Austrian production are requiredby by
the dictates of self preservation"
The Austrian Volks Zeitung believes
that the strength of the message lies
in the moderation of it's tone, adding:
lit speaks in the language of strong
man who knows he requires no sono-
rous words to be heard"
The Neue Wiener Journal, also
ctaiing with the power of the mes.
sage, recommends it's close study so
as to find means at the proper time
Of epoiling his game"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
INCREASING THElR NAvlEs.
Both Chill and Argentina Buy War
Vessels In Europe.


Vessels In Europe.
New York, Dec. 4.-Chili has pur-
chased from the Lairds in England
two torpedo boat destroyers, for which
she paid $4,000, not including ar
tillery, says the Buenos Ayres, Argen-
tine, correspondent of The IfeFFsaall aid. ne
purchase of these vessels is considered
here as being a violation of the agree
ment OF both republics to increase
their navies. Argentina, as a result
of Chili's action, has instructed one of
the ministers in Europe to enter into
negotiations for the purchase of bat
tleship of II 600 tons. 1t is announced
that the Gillian minister to Argen-
tina has postponed his intended trip
to the Chilian capital to consult his
government in reference to the pend
ing trouble.
1t is believed that the Chilian ad-
ministration will impose an evacua-
tion of the disputed territory by the
forces Of both republics until the de.
cision of the boundary question is an
nounced by the British government,
which is arbitrating the question.
1t is understood that the Chilian
government wishes to let matters drift
along and try to avoid an actual con-
f1ict with Argentina without making
a frank explanation. Argentina has
decided to insist upon obtaining a
clear response from Chill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
JURY FINDS SALISBURY GUILTY.
City Attorney of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Accepted $4,000 Bribe.

City Attorney of Grand Rapids, Mich,
Accepted $4,000 Bribe.
Grand Rapids, Dec. 4.-The superior
Jury in the bribery case against City
Attorney Lane X. Salisbury returned a
verdict of guilty today after deliberat-
ing all night. Salisbury was indicted
last summer on the charge of accept
ing bribe of $4,000 for his assist
ance in pushing through deal by
which the city of Grand Rapids was
to award to eastern capitalists a $4,-
100000 contract for furnishing the
city with water from Lake Michigan.
One of the trials sensational fea-
lures was the charge of the prosecu.
ton that State Senator George G.
Nichols, one of Salsburys attorneys,
had attempted to bribe the peoples
principal witnesses.
Judge Newman, of the superior
court, today denied the motion to
quash the contempt proceedings
against State Senator Nichols, charg.
ed with attempting to bribe the peo.
ple's chief witness while acting as at.
tOrney for Lane K. Salisbury, who was
convicted today CO ca l.ss:==shery. He order.
ed the contempt proceedings stayed
and directed the prosecuting attorney
to proceed against Nichols on the
charge OF subornation of perjury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
ANARCHISTS WILL BE
SEVERELY DEALT WITH
Senator Burrows Introduces
Bill In Congress.
ITS MAIN FEATURES OUTLINED
provision Is Made for Appointment OF
Twelve immigration Agents to Make
investigations In Foreign Countries
Concerning Intended immigrants.

Twelve immigration Agents to Make
investigations In Foreign Countries
Concerning Intended immigrants.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Senator Bur.
rows today introduced bill to pro
vide for the exclusion and deporta-
ton of alien anarchists"
The first section of the bill is as
follows:
That no alien anarchists shall here
after be permitted to land at any port
OF the United States or be admitted
into the United States; but this pro-
hibition shall not be so construed as
to apply. to political refugees or po-
litical offenders other than such an
archists."
Section 2 directs the special board
of inquiry authorized by the immigra-
tion laws to make Investigations con-
cerning the antecedents of any alien
seeking admission into the United
States who is suspected of being an
anarchist, authorizing the board to go
to the extent of examining the person
of suspected aliens for marks indica-
tive of membership in anaTchistic So
cieties."
Section provides for the return of
persons to their native countries who
have secured admission to the United
States contrary to law and who have
afterwards been found to be anarch-
lists.
1t provides that when an anarchist
is convicted of crime in any United
States court and shall appear from the
evidence that he is an anarchist the
presiding judge shall direct a further
hearing, and if the judge is satisfied
that the convicted alien is an anarch-
ist or that his remaining in this coun-
try will be menace to the govern
ment or society in general, he may
direct that the convicted alien after
undergoing the punishment adjudged
shall be deported at the expense of
the United States to the country from
which ne came, and if he returns to
the United States shall be punished
at hard labor for period not exceed
ing five years and afterwards again
deported.
Provision is made for the appoint
ment of II immigration agents at
salary of $4,000 each to make investi-
cations in foreign countries concern
ing intended immigrants The last
section of the bill provides that the
fact that an alien has declared his in
tention to become a citizen of the Unit
ed States shall constitute no bar to
proceedings against him under this
act
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
STRIKE OF sWTTCHMEN.
Serious Freight Congestion as Re-
suit at Plttsburu.


Pittsburg, Dec. 4-The RAILROAD off,
cials and officials of the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen declare that the
switchmen's strike is over, that traf.
fic is moving as usual The switch.
men assert that no strikers have re.
turned to work and that the roads
concerned are all more or less Grip.
pied. That there is a serious freight
congestion is not denied, and numerous
interests are suffering ror supplies OF
coal, coke and ore.
The officials claim it is not a ques.
ton of cars, but the railroad compa'
nies lack motive power to handle the
cars. 1t was reported that DuQuesne
plant of the Carnegie company at Du'
Quesne, Pa, and the National Tube
works at McKeespOrt would be fore.
ed to close tomorrow, but the officials
deny this. The tube works switchmen
still say they will not strike On the
Union railway of the Carnegie com.
pany the men have quit and the line is
said to be almost tied up. Two car
loads of men have arrived at the Union
yards and 1t is said will be put to work
tonight. The steel company's police
have been more than doubled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.
Ties Placed on Southern Track Nea
Atlanta,

ales RACED on Southern Track Near
Atlanta.
Atlanta, Dec. Am attempt was
made yesterday to wreck the Souto.
ern passenger train from Columbus to
Atlanta
While skimming the rails toward At
lanta at the rate of As miles an hour
the train ran into crossties that had
been placed on the track. and it was
but miracle that a disastrous wreck
did not result.
The very fact that the train was 90
ing at such high rate of speed proba-
bly, prevented the wreck, for the heavy
engine plowed it's way through the
crossties and no great damage result
ed.
The scene of the attempted wreck
was 10 miles south of Atlanta and
about 10 miles from Fayetteville. Two
heavy crossties had been placed across
the track, apd when Engineer Mat
thews caught sight of the obstruction
1t was too late to stop the train and
the heavy engine pushed it's way
through the crOssties. The wood was
broken and splintered, and one piece,
flying up from the rails just after the
wheels of the tender passed over it,
struck against the floor of the mail
car, making four holes in it. Remark
able to state the train was not even
derailed.
The attempt to wreck the train was
quite bold one, and the fact that it
was made in broad daylight leads to
the belief that it was inspired by pure
malice, as robbery at such an hour
would have been practically impossi-
BILE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
REPORT OF ISTHMIAM
CANAL COMMISSION
Nicaragua Route Is Favored
For Great Waterway.
TOTAL COST WILL BE s1ss,s84,o62

After Comparing the Two Routes, the
Panama and the Nicaragua, the Com
mission Has Decided That the Latter
Is the More Feasible.
Washington, Dec. 4.-The report of
the isthmian canal commission was
sent to congress today. The commits
sion, as anticipated several weeks ago,
taVors the Nicaragua route and makes
an estimate of $1S9, 9,S64,062 as the total
cost of construction of the canal
through Nicaragua. The estimated
cost of the Panama route is $144,234,-
S5S, but, the report says, it would cost
$1O9, ,141,000 to obtain the Panama con.
cession. The commission values the
work done at $4OOOO,OO0.
The report says the Panama route is
feasible as a sea level Co., while
the Nicaragua route must be by locks ;
hut Lake Nicaragua will furnish an
inexhaustible supply of water for the
canal. The Nicaragua route has no
natural harbors at either end, but sat
isfactory harbors may be constructed.
HarbOrs already exist at each end of
the Panama route, but considerable
work must be done at the entrance of
the harbor on the Atlantic side. With
adequate force and plant the commits
eli oct 4Tao tor 4Ioa4
canal can be completed in six years,
exclusive of two years for prepara-
tions. Ten years is estimated to COM
plete the Panama. The total length of
the Nicaragua route is 1886 miles
and the Panama route 1900 miles.
Cost of Operating.
The estimated cost OF operating and
maintaining the Nicaragua canal an
nually is $1,350,000 greater than that
Of the Panama canal. The estimated
time for deep draught vessel to pass
through the Panama canal is IL hours
and through the Nicaragua canal 33
hours
The Nicaragua route, the report
says, is more advantageous for COM
merce save that originating on the
west coast of South America. For the
gulf ports the advantage is two days
and for most of the ports on the At
lantic and Pacific one day. The Mica.
ragua route is said to be better for
sailing vessels on account of favoring
winds. Hygfenic conditions also fa-
vOr Nicaragua.
The commission says the United
States should acquire control of a
strip of territory 10 miles wide from
sea to sea through which to build the
canal. The consent of Nicaragua and
Costa Rica must be obtained to con-
struct the canal, but the report says
this can easily be secured The con.
cessions granted by the Colombian
government to the Panama Canal
company have many years to run and
new concessions cannot be granted the
United States. The report concludes
as follows:
after considering all the facts de-
yeloped by the investigations made
by the commission, the actual situa-
tion as it now stands and having in
view the terms offered by the new
Panama Canal company, this commits
sion is of the opinion that the most
practicable and feasible route for an
isthmian canal to be under the con.
troll, management and ownership of the
United States is that known as the
Nicaragua route"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
BRITISH PRESS ON THE
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Strong approval Pervades
Pervades Editorials.
REGARDING MONROE DOCTRINE

The Spirited Declaration for Same
Will Cause FIutter Throughout Eu-
rope, Thinks the Westminster Ga
zette In Reviewing Message.
London. Dec. 4.-President Roose-
welt message to congress holds the
first place in the afternoon papers
here today The comment on x, how
ever, differs little from that of the
morning papers. Strong general ap-
proval of the pronouncement which,
as the st. James Gazette says, strikes
notes of conscious strength and as
sured success" is the pervading tone
of the editorials
"The spirited declaration for Mon
roeism Will cause a flutter in Europe" "
says the Westminster Gazette, which
continues:
"If the kaiser is really of the opinion,
as alleged, that the American peril
is the question of the future for Eu-
1OpS, ne Will uuQ III IuS
message. He will envy Secretary
Cages surplus of $15,0OO,OO0 availa-
bic for building ironcladS or other pur-
poses for the American doctrine, back
ed by the American surplus, which
means that many European ambitions
in South America are foredoomed to
failure. We do not doubt that it is
the policy of this country, if called
upon, to make a choice to stand by the
United States in defense of the doc
trire. We are also an American pow
err and it was we who first suggested
the idea
After noting that South America, the
only outlet for the surplus population
Of Europe, is largely in the possession
of the corrupt Spanish, over whom the
United States throws it's aegis without
guar anteeing good government, the
Westminster Gazette concludes:
ut was not easy to confirm this in
the interests of mankind, and when
the United States, after warning Eu-
rope not to enter America, proceeds it.
self to ster out from the American
continent, even a theoretical defense
is difficult. The situation has the
germs of an immense controversy in
the future
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
DEAL DECLARED OFF.
Negotiations Looking to Formation

Negotiations Looking to Formation of
Big Steel Combine Suspended.
New York, Dec. 4.-According to
The Journal of Commerce, it is au-
thorltatively stated that the negotia-
tions looking to the formation of a
big steel plate combination have been
declared off. 1t is also stated that
there is little likelihood at present of
the project being revived. The pro-
posed combine was to have a capital
of $25, 100000 to $5O,00O0OO and it was
generally supposed at the time the ne
gotiations were in progress that the
combination was being organized in
the interest oof the United States Steel
corporation.
The plants that were booked to en-
ter The trust were the Tidewater Steel
company, the Luckens Iron and Steel
company, the Worth Bros plants and
the Central Iron and Steel company.
1t was reported at one time, but sub.
sequently denied, that the William
Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Build
ing company and the New York Ship
Building company were to be taken
in the combine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Rubber Gas Tube Causes Death

New York, Dec. 4.-The dropping OF
a rubber tube from a gas pipe con.
nectlon in the kitchen of the home OF
Hester Plotkin, a seamstress, in Brook.
lyn caused the fatal suffocation early
today of Mrs. Plotkin and her 19-year.
old granddaughter, Rebecca Plotkin.
Mrs. Plotkin was 70 years old. Nor.
ris Plotkin. her husband, and Nathan
Cohen were overcome by the escaping
gas and were taken to hospital. Their
condition Is critical.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
WIRES WILL SPAN THE STATE.
Company of 100000 Capital To Con.
struct Electric Lines.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 4.-Articles in
corporating the Blue Grass ConsoIidat-
ed 7 raction company, with capital of
$7,0O0,000, divided into $4,000 shares,
have been filed with the clerk of this
county. The incorporators are H. G.
Beatty, G. B. Davis and E. E. Davis,
of Detroit; G. E. Knapp, Jr., of Chi
cago; w. J. Loughridge, H. P. Head
ley and M. G.. Afford, of Lexington.
The purpose of the company is to
construct electric railways from this
city to eight or nine surrounding coun-
ty seats.
The company will absorb the Blue
Grass Traction company, which has
secured the necessary franchises for
the system. Officers will be chosen at
a meeting this week.
Work On the lines further than sur
veys cannot be commenced before
spring, but it is understood that the
erection of a power house and car
barns will be started soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Hassell Gets Two Years.

Raleigh, Dec. Ain the court at
Smithfield yesterday Dr. G. r. Hassell,
formerly connected with the notorious
graveyard insurance swindle at Beau
fort, admitted to false pretense and
soliciting insurance without license
and for an unlicensed company. He
was sentenced to two years at hard
labor on the public roads in Wake
county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
FURRY ON CHANGE.
Governments Estimate of Crop Sends
Cotton Prices Un at ivernooL

Governments Estimate of Crop Sends
Cotton Prices Up at Liverpool.
Liverpool, Dec. 4.-There was a
large attendance at the Cotton Elk.
change today and considerable excite
ment prevailed in consequence of the
United States government estimate Of
the probable production of the cotton
crop. Prices ranged II points above
yesterday. During the morning the ex.
citement decreased and prices 1uctu.
ated, touching l or 2 points higher
than the opening quotations. Then
they settled down, leaving the tone
very steady.
The official prices issued at 12:30
p. m showed values to be from 1917
to II points above yesterdays clos
ing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Perry Re-emharks Force.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The navy de.
partment today received the following
cablegram from Captain Perry com.
manding the battleship Iowa, dated
Panama, Dec. A: Il have re-embarked
all of our force from the isthmus, per.
feet security of transit being effectual
" restored"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Gas Machine Deals Death.

New Orleans, Dec. A gas ma.
chine that was being repaired at the
Yancey Generator company today eX
ploded through the carelessness of an
employe in approaching it with a
burning lamp. Jules Marchand, fore.
man at the works, was killed and
Charles Fitchell had his nose taken
off as clean as if it had been severed
with surgeons knife. He may die
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Senate OnIy Was in Session,

Washington, Dec. 4.-The senate
was the only congressional branch
in session today. The early business
included a food of executive communi
cations mainly formal. One of them
from the attorney general, submitted
the compilation of the laws of Por
to Rico in French and Spanish, order
ed at the last congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Will Discuss Proposed Purchase.

New York, Dec. 4.-The executive
committee of the Norfolk and Western
railroad will today discuss the pro.
posed purchase of the Pocahontas
Coke and Coal company. 1t is believ.
ed that the Norfolk and Western will
pay for the Pocahontas company by
an issue of $20,090,U 900 4 per cent
bonds secured by lien on all the
property purchased
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Miss Stone Aoaln Heard From.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The state de
partment today received a cablegram
from Spencer Eddy, United States
charge Of legation at Constantinople
reporting that Miss Stone and her
companion, Madame Tsilka, are held
prisoners at place called Gultepe,
on the south side of the mountains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Mrs. Phil Armour, Jr., to Wed

New York, Dec. 4.-According to
The Journal and Advertiser, the for.
NAL announcement of the engagement
of Mrs. P D. Armour, Jr., to p A
Valentine, of Chicago, has just been
made public by Mrs. Armour, who is
in this city. The date for the wed.
ding is fixed for the last Wednesday in
April.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Lively Fioht at East Point.

East Point, Ga, Dec. Al. A. Bur-
CESS and a man named New engaged
in a lively fight here last night in the
formers store. New drew his knife
on Burgess, whereupon Burgess struck
him over the head with a pistol, slight
ly wounding him. The fight was start
ed over an account which Burgess
claimed New owed him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Swindlers Must Do lime.

Raleigh, Dec. 4.-The superior court
has just filed an opinion in notable
case from Greensboro known as the
Gold Brick Case" The decision sus-
tains the lower courts sentence that
Howard and his two fellow swindlers
shall serve five to eight years in the
penitentiary. This is the case in which
Paul Garrett, of Weldon, trapped these
swindlers, who employed counsel from
Chicago and spent large sums of mon
ey to defend themselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Recess Appointments.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The president
today sent a number of recess appoint
ments TO the senate and the new ap
pointment of George w. Lieberth, oil
Kentucky, to be collector of internal
revenue for the Sixth district of Ken.
lucky. Among the recess appointments
sent in was that of Attorney General
Knox.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-05
Methodists In Central City.

Macon, Ca, Dec. 4.-The thirty fifth
session of the South Georgia confer.
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south, convened in this city
today at the Mulberry Street Meth.
odist church. The opening sermon OF
the conference was delivered by DR.. j.
w, HintOn.