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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
THE sPLENDoR FALLS.

STAENDO1s = AAA-sos
The splendor falls on castle walls
And snowy SUBMITS old in story;
The long light shakes across the lakes
And the wild cataract leaps in glory,
Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes
flying, ...
Blow, bugle. answer echoes dying
dying dying. b..
o bark! q bark! how thin and clear,
And thinner, clearer, farther going!
o sweet and far from cliff and scar
The horns of Elfland family blow
ing!
Blow, let us hear the purple glens re-
plying;
Blow, bugle; answer, echoes, dying,
dying dying.
o love, they lie in yon rich sky
They faint on hill or field or river;
Our echoes roll from soul to soul,
And grow forever and forever.
Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes
flying,
And answer, echoes, answer dying
dying, dying. ....- -.
\ Alfred Tennyson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
Detroit Robbers Got 81, 400.

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 1.-two rob-
bers gained admission to the home Of
Mrs. August Scheffler near the west
One porli,eu d gun at Mrs. Scnemer's
head and demanded her money. She
conducted the man to where she had
81, 400 hidden, which the thief appro-
priated. Then both escaped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
A raranbone Mistake

Telephone mistakes have tnei ~.
GUS side. A man who wished ~ M, MN.
municate with another, named =" ~
liams, looked in the directory prss.
then called up number south ~. a;,s,
entity there came through tne ie "a 1,
a soft feminine voice "Hello' an ,,-s
said: who is that? lnts - ,,hor,
Williams" Have you any luea An
your husband is?" He coulan wv. WI,
stand why she rung on 50 s ~ 81
until he looked In the book asan Il,
discovered that he had called W pc Z.
residence Of a widow, -Nll"aUAese 1'l
tinel. u..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
American r,uys R.ue Diamond

New York, Dec. 13.-The latest own
or Of the second blue diamond, in size
and rarity, ever brought into this coul-
try-a rare stone of mysterious origia
is Mrs. Benjam min P. Cheney. former
Nv Julia Arthur OF the histrionic world.
The almost priceless gem was pur-
chased by Mr.. Cheney, who gave it t,
his wife as a Christmas present. Tht
n,-ice he gave for it was $50, 900
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
Fighting Continues in Paha ma.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 13.-The
sAntillian, which has arrived from Co.
Ion, reports that in the Department of
Panama there is continued fighting.
The revolution is not ended yet, &C
cording to Captain Hunter. His boat
brought more than 100 people, who left
Colon Disguised with the situation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
Cattle Die of Mysterious Disease.

Denison, Texas, Dec. 13.-Farmers
and cattle owners in various parts of
the state as we'll as in Indian terri
tory and in and about the Doggy Bot
toms have lost cattle receDtly S11w Sstz-
known causes. The. state veterinarian
has been appealed to for a remedy.
One theory is that the feeding of corn
stalks is the cause. --..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES
SOME SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.

Plans Employed to Teach Warehouses
70 stand Fire Some Can Not Be
Taught to Ignore the Rattle OF MUS
ketry-Grand Army Fading Away.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
France Decorates a <,htnaman.

Shanghai, Dec 13.-The French gov
eminent has conferred the Cross of the
Legion of Honor on Wang Chi Chun,
governor of Nuan Whei, and the throne
has sanctioned the acceptance Of the
order by Wang. Wang was Chinese
envoy to Russia in 1894.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
Four Norwegian Sailors Drowned

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 13.-The Norwe-
gian steamer Ella lost her propeller off
Scatterie, Cape Breton, Monday and
five of the crew started for land in an
open boat in quest Of assistance. The
boat was swamped' and four were
drowned. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND DUBIOUS THINGS AND
EVENTS.

An Island In the Gulf 81 Mexico, Which
Like . Chameleon. Changes Color,
and as OFTEN ~ Twice q Day-nueer
Bread.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-13

If fools went not to market, bad
wares would not be sold
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
MANY CHARGES AGAINST POSTS.
Case of Mental Science HsaIers Comes
Up for Trial

Case of Mental Science Hsalers Comes
Up for Trial.
Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 19.-The case
Of the United States against the lead
ers of the National Mental Science as
ISOLATION. Helen WiImans Post. the
noted author and mental healer: her
husband. c. c. Post, and sonin-law.
G. +. Burgman, is on the docket In
the United States court for trial today.
They are charged with violating sec
tion $3.50 OF the United states revised
statutes; that is. for the fraudulent use
of the mails
The three defendants are now un-
der bonds of $1,000 each and the fed
eral grand jury hds Just returned Is in
dictments against Helen Wilmans
Post, the founder and president OF the
association and the recognized leader
Of the sect Nine of the Is indict-
ments are against the three defend
ants conjointly.
The trial promises to be one of the
most celebrated in the history of the
south. The Posts are immensely rich.
having planned and built one of the
most picturesque little cities in Flor
ida. The income from their mental
science practice, which covers the
globe, is estimated at from $4,000 TO
s30,00 a year.
They have employed a long string
of counsel, including leading lawyers
of this and other states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
PRISONERS OF UNCLE SAM.
Two Tennesseeans Arrested For Vic.
lating Postal Regulations.

Two Tennesseeans Arrested For Vic.
lating Postal Regulations.
Chattanooga. Dec. 19-United States
Deputy Marshal w. B. Thomas, of
Madisonville, Monroe county, this
state, arrived in this city today with
w. IL Tennyson and Joe Stokes, white
men. who were arrested for viola.
tions of the postal regulations in
Meigs county, the crimes having been
committed about ten days ago.
The men were given preliminary
hearing last night before United
States Commissioner Slower. at Ath-
ems, Tenn, and bound over to the
next term of the federal court in this
city, the bond of Tennyson being fix
ed at $1,000 and of Stocks at $500. II
is charged that TennysOn rifed the
star route mail in Me5gs county, he be.
ing at the time a carrier on the route,
and that Stokes and Tennyson robbed
the postofice at Ten Mile, Meigs
county. In default of bail both were
placed in the county Jail in this city
today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
HOUSE AND SENATE.
Short observation-disclosures Of Members
for Their Homes.

Short Sesslons-Exodus Of Members
for Their Homes.
Washington. Dec. 19.-In the alb
sence of Mr.. Frye. Of Maine. President
Pro Ten3. Senator Perkins presided
over today's session OF the senate.
The bill temporarily to provide rev
enue for the Philippine islands which
was passed by the mousse yesterday
was referred 10 the committee on the
Philippines. The bill TO increase the
official bond Of the United States mar.
shall OF Alaska in certain cash 30 s75s-
600 was passed.
At 1910 the senate, on motion Of
Mr.. Hale. went into executive session.
At p. N. the senate adjourned until
Jan. 6.
House.
After the vote on the Philippines
revenue bill yesterday there was a gen
eral exodus of members Of the house
for their homes to spend the Christ
mas holidays and today when the
house met there was a waste Of va
cant seats. The session of the house
was brief
Mr.. Cannon. Of Illinois, asked unan-
imous consent for consideration OF a
bill for a deficiency appropriation CT
$10,00e for furnishing transcripts or
records in the general land Office. The
bill was passed.
The message of the president rela-
tive to the creation of an Appalachian
forest reserve was laid before the
house. Mr.. DeArmond, OF Missouri.
rose to a question of personal privi-
lege. He said that while he was alb
sent in the Philippines report was
circulated in his state to the effect
that the rural free delivery service
was being held up IN his district IN
til his return. Il desire" said Mr. De
Almond, Ito present some testimony
to disabuse the minds of those who
may have been misled, to uncover
those who may have been hypOcritical
and to confute those who may have
lied"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
DUPED AMERICAN RESIDENTS.
Berlin Police Seeking Young Cinein
NATHAN Named Harry Marshall.

Berlin Police Seeking Young Cincin.
NATHAN Named Harry Marshall.
Berlin, Dec. 19.-The police of the
city are seeking a young American
calling himself Harry Marshall. who
disappeared from Berlin Tuesday
night. Marshall obtained several thou.
sand marks in cash and jewelry from
American residents mere.
He represented himself as a Cincin.
NATHAN, as former employe of sena.
tor Foraker and as a friend of John
McGlain, clerk of the Republican ma
tional committee, ana said he was
over here for his health. Marshall
showed letters written on the station.
cry of United States officials. Herr
Sachs, a jeweler from whom Marshall
got some diamonds, knew the fugitive
in Chicago under the name of Vernon.
Marshall claims to be in charge of
Jean DeReszke's racing stable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Vice President Harnaby Arrested.

Madisonville. KY, Dec. 19.-vice
President C. Barnaby, of the United
Mine Workers of America, Twenty
third district, was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff James Thomas just as he was
in the act of boarding the noon train
today for Henderson. Barnaby, Wood,
Kissinger and ether union men were
indicted by the Webster county grand
jury at Dixon yesterday for being ac
cessories before the fact for murder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
coldaat In T,.sntv Years,

Tallahassee. Fla, Dec. 19.-Through-
out northern Florida this has been the
coldest December in over 20 years. The
thermoAleter has ranged from 20 to 25
degrees above zero through the long
40O-mile strip between Jacksonville
and Pensacola. The state agricultural
department is advised that no serious
damage will fesult to orange and 9th
er fruit groves in the Florida peninsu-
la, as the sap had been driven from
the trees by the continued cool wealth
er of the past month. Vegetables in
north Florida are considerably dam
aged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
MEMORIAL TABLET DEDICATED.
Erected by Massachusetts, on Prison
Site az Andersonviile, Ga.


Site az AndersonViile, Ga.
Andersonville, Ga, Dec. 19.-The
Massachusetts memorial tablet erected
on the site of the old prison here was
dedicated this morning. Weather con-
ditions were more propitious than
those which the Ohio party faced yes
terday and the exercises were follow
ed with much interest by those in at
tendance.
Major e. 8. Horton. president of the
Massachusetts Association Of Ex-Pris-
oners. called the gathering to order
and prayer was offered by Comrade
Curtis, chaplain of the association.
The monument was turned over in
brief address by G. q. Davis. chair
man of the commission. and il was
accepted by Lieutenant Governor John
L. Bates, who made the address of the
day
The Massachusetts party numbers
35 and all of the commissioners were
at one time prisoners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
DEEP SHOWS BLOCK
TRAFFIC AND TRAINS
Many Western Roads Snow
bound For Miles.
sNowPLow TELESCOPES TRAIN
Wreckage Caught Fire and Nine Cars
Were Completely Destroyed--colora-
do and Southern snowbound for 90
Miles.

Cheyenne, Wy. Dec. 19.-The Union
Pacific. the Colorado and Southern
North and Burlington East are practi.
cally at standstill as a result of the
recent storm in Wyoming and Ne
braska.
All trains on the Union Pacific are
compelled to spend hours in snow
drifts waiting for the snowplows to
make openings so they can pass
through, and to make matters worse
a Union Pacific rotary pillow pushed
by two big compound engines slashed
its way into the rear OF a train OF
deadhead tourist sleepers near Sher.
man. The wreckage caught fire and a
caboose and nine tourists cars were
completely destroyed. The work of
clearing the track is slow and the
blockade may last for an indefinite
period. A blockade at Ramsey, 40
miles east of Rawlins, has stopped
the passage of trains into Laramie
from the west and the one at Sher.
man blocks the traffic westbound.
On the Colorado and Southern 21
miles north of Cheyenne a passenger
train was derailed. The accident has
completely tied up traffic on shat
branch.
No trains have come in over the
Burlington branch from Holdredge for
two days. A drift derailed an engine
about 100 miles east of Cheyenne and
the wreckers have not yet succeeded
in getting it back upon the rails. In
addition the branch is snowbound for
a stretch of more than so miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
All Trains Overdue.

st. Louis, Dec. 19.-Tne cold wealth.
er and the snow are playing havoc
with railroad schedules and for two
days not train has rolled into the
union station on time. Every train
is from &c minutes to Z hours late
and many of the southbound trains
are delayed from 20 to so minutes on
account Of irregular running. Chinese
Minister Wu is coming here from the
east. but is DELAYED.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Y. M. c. A. RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Special Conference Now Being Held
at ST. Louis, Mo.

st. Louis, Dec. 19.-One hundred
and forty railroad men, representing
% banches of railroad Y. NJ c. A.
in the southwest, are in attendance
at the special conference for the dis
cussion of the departmental work now
being held here.
Miss Helen Miller Gould, at whose
suggestion the conference was called
was unable to be present. Letters
from her and from George J. Gould
president of the Missouri Pacific rail
way, expressing sympathy with the
movement have been received.
Five new buildings are under way
in the southwestern territory at Sa.
pulpa, l. T., Parsons, Kan, Peru, Ind
Big Springs. Tex, and Stamps. Ark,
on the Louisiana and Arkansas, rep
resenting an expenditure last year of
100000. of which $4,000 is from the
railroad company and $50. 600 from the
men forming the membership of 10000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
neIden to Succeed Woodruff.

Atlanta, Dec. I'D. A. Belden, Of
Aurora. H., will take charge of the.
combined properties of the Atlanta
Railway ard Power company and the
Atlanta Rapid Transit company on
Jan. /. On that date Ernest Wood
ruff, president of the Atlanta Railway
and Power company, who has been in
practical charge of that system for
the past ten years, will retire from
office What other changes will oc-
cur has not been announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
YOUNG Girl Victim or rlre.

Miner, ia, Dec. I9.-Miss Rosa
Shivers, the 17-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Shivers, who live
2 miles east Of this place, was seri-
ously if not fatally burned yesterday
morning She was standing near
fire at her home where the family
washing was being done, when her
clothes caught fire. They were burned
entirely from her body. The physicians
in attendance announce that she viii
probably not live through the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
ouna vn LES r1e ouIonuea.

ST. Paul, Dec. &c. I. Christensen
stood in f1ont of mirror in bis room
at II o'clock last night, sang 'Du Du.
a billet into his mouth. He died in
stansy HIS wife says that he had
been under a doctors care for some
years and suffered with an abscess in
his head He had quarreled with his
wife and divorce proceedings we're
commenced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
costIY Flre az RaItlmore.

Baltimore. Dec. 19.-Fire was dis
covered shortly before midnight last
night in the basement of the Yale
laundry, No. is West Lafayette street,
and at an early hour this morning the
entire six-story building was a mass
of flames. The total loss probably
win aggregate $4,000. The origin
Of the fire is not known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
canse nf the Aooldnnt-

San Luis Obispo. Cal, Dec. 19.-The
train dispatcher at this point said the
cause of the accident was due to the
failure of the northbound train to stop
at Uplands to allow the other train
to pass. A special train with doctors
on board has been sent from mere TO
the scene OF the accident. The bag.
train are said to have been burned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Shaft Reared to Ohio Heroes.

Andersonviile, Ca, Dec. 19-The
monument commemorating the death
and suffering of over 1000 Ohio sol
diers was dedicated here yesterday. In
spite of the severity of the weather
and the fact that the monument lack
ed much of completion, the ceremo-
nies were conducted with remarkable
enthusiasm. Governor Nash, Oh Ohio,
was one of the speakers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20

Washington, Dec. 1s.-The presi.
dent today will nominate DR.. ]. r. A.
Grassland. Of St Joseph. Mo. TO be
minizter to Liberia. and J. G. Dancy
collector of the port of Wilmington. n.
c.. to be recorder of deeds for the
District Of Columbia. vice Henry p.
CheaAnam. whose term of Office soon
expifes. .Botn Of the new appoint.
menHa are negroes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Dates for Departure Of Transports.

San Francisco, Dec. 19.-The on.
cials of the. transport service have an.
nounced definite dates for the depart.
ure of transports for Manila The
Sheridan will depart on Jan. /. the
Fitzpatrick on Jan. /, the Thomas on
Feb. l, carrying the Twenty y-ninth in
fantry, and the Grant will sail at about
the same time on a special trip with
insular employees and scnoolteachers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20

Winder, Ca, Dec. 19.-Albert Duke
and Jim Whitehead while attempting
to cross the railroad tracks at Stat
ham were struck by the Seaboard
southbound yesterday afternoon. Both
were instantly killed. The bodies
were terribly mangled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
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. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling coldi 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 its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative. q
In the process of manufacturing igs
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 a method
known to the CALIFORNIA Fro 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 Price SOC. per bottle,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20

Fitzgerald, Ca, Dec. 19.-Fitzger-
aids Indian summer carnival opened
yesterday. and FROM the present out.
look will surpass all previous efforts
in the way of big crowds and clean
attractions.
The townfs decorated on all sides
and every business man is taking an
interest III the work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
FATAL WRECK ON
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Sunset Express Trains Dash
Into One Another.
u PERSONS REPORTED KILLED
Both Trains Were Completely Wreck.
ed and Many of the Cars Telescoped.
Accident Due to a Misunderstand.
Ing Of Orders by Northbound Crew.

Salina, Cal. Dec. 19.-The north.
bound Sunset express No. 9 on the
Southern Pacific, due to arrive at Sa.
nardo at 1880 a. m, and the Sunset
express No. 10 from San Francisco
due to leave Sanardo at the same
time. were in collision this morning
one-half mile west OF Uplands. be-
tween Sanardo and San Lucas.
Both trains were completely wreck
ed, the engines being thrown from the
track and several of the cars telescop.
ed. Train No 9 was partly destroyed
by fire.
1t is reported that ten or twelve
persons were killed anu SO injured.
The southbound train was crowded
with passengers, some persons being
obliged 10 stand. Among those on the
train were so discharged soldiers on
their way east and the alI-American
baseball team from the east on their
way 10 Los Angeles. The road is com.
pletely blockaded and no trains can
pass the wreckage today. The Sun
set limited and two freight trains are
being held at Bradley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
ON EVE OF SURRENDER.
Roer Commandant DeLarey Cannot
Hold Out Much Ionuer.

LUCT NUIIITTaIUaTIk DGEaIEy NaFITUN
Hold Out Much Longer.
London. Dec 19-The Associated
Press learns that the war office has
come into possession of a cipher tele-
gram purporting to have been sent by
the Boer commandant. DeLarey, stat.
ing that he could not hold out much
longer than January
According to the correspondent of
The Times at Pretoria, DeLarey is be
lieved to be 40 miles northwest of
Klerksdorp, with about 400 men.
The var office is taking a more
hopeful view of the war than it has
taken at any previous time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Froze to Death on straw s+ack

Chattanooga. Dec. IA stranger
was found frozen to death OF a straw
stack near New Decatur, Ala. this
morning. A card in his POCKET bore
the name of John P. Richmoa Gin.
cinnati, o."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Tied Up Trains Relieved.

Omaha Dec. 19.-The passenger
trains which have been tied up at
Sherman and Solon, Wy, by wrecks
at those places were relieved last
night or early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Truce Declared In Rae war.

Denver. Dec 19.-The Republican
today says: The merchants w'-0 have
been taking advantage of Ii war
between the. Chicago and St Louis
lines have been informed that a tenn
porary truce has been declared"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
BIG FIRE IN CHARLESTON.
Fourteen Buildings Burned-Loss sso,.

Fourteen Buildings Burned-Loss S3o,.
ooo-chinaman's Narrow Escape.
Charleston, Dec. 19.-Fire early this
morning destroyed IA buildings in the
upper part of the city, most of them
being small shanties. The total loss
is about $4,000. Among the places
burned were several street shows here
for the exposition.
A Chinese laundryman had a mar.
row escape with his life.
About two-thirds covered by insur-
auce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-20
Admiral samoson's Condition.

Washington. Dec. ia representa-
tive of the associated Press visited
Admiral SIMPSONS residence today
and the statement was made to him
that the admirals condition remains
unchanged. 1t was emphatically denied
that his illness is such as to give risg
to any feeling of immediate alarm.
Last evening he occupied his accus-
toned place at the family dinner table.