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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
VOLCANO IzALC0 IN
VIOLENT ERUPT PTION
Quantities Of Lava and Hot
Stones Elected.
PEOPLE IN STATE OF PANIC.
Stream of Lava Flowed Over a Dis
tance of Three Miles From Crater.
Lake coatepeque at Foot of Volcano
Flooded With Boiling Sulphur.

New Orleans, Oct. 23.-Passengers
who arrived on the steamer from Pu-
erto Barrios report the volcano of Izal.
CO, in Salvador, in a state of violent
eruption.
The eruption began on Sept. Z, when
five large openings or craters formed
on the north side of the volcano from
which large quantities of lava and
burning stones were elected. People
living in the town of Izalco and the
neighboring country, toward which the
lava poured, fed at its approach, and
believe that their houses were com
pletely destroyed.
The stream of lava, which was very
deep, flowed over a distance Of miles
from the crater. Lake Coatepeque,
which lies at the foot of the volcano,
was flooded with boiling sulphur from
the principal crater. Fears were en-
tertained of further disaster. The
volcano was still in eruption when the
passengers left Guatemala.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
OFFICE OF J. R. LASSITER.

HENDsONVILLE, s. Q, sept. 2 1886.
Mr.. A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah Ga.
DEAR SIR:-Some years ago operated float
ing saw-mill on the Savannah River. My base of
operations was being constantly changed, and my
hands we're always exposed to the worst malarial
Influences employed over one hundred hands,
and the work was conducted as much in water as
out of it. For this reason, in August and Septem-
Der there was great loss of time and business, on
account of sickness among the workers.
NY attention was then called to Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic, and I determined to give the
medicine trial. I procured It, and those who
were sick were put on this treatment, and those who
were feeling badly were at once given the Tonic.
In a short time every one ofthe one hundred hands
was well and reported for duty; and from that time
on used nothing else but Johnson's Tonic, and
never had another case of fever.
Yours very truly,
J. R. LASSTTER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
VIII Take Possession of Acre.

New York, Oct. pa sensational
dispatch has just been received from
Para, cables the Rio de Janiero CORE.
spondent of The Herald, announcing
that "a commission representing the
Anglo-American syndicate has left
New York, accompanied by a detac =
ment of the United States army"
The purpose of the military force, says
the dispatch, is to take possession of
the leased Acre territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
Bride Is OnIy Thirteen

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 23.-Joseph
Rhame, young lawyer of Bishopville,
Lee county, yesterday eloped with
Miss Levander Moore, 13-year-old
girl of that county. They were later
married by notary public. The par
ents of the child seem to be recon-
ciled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
Knocked Overheard bv Sail.

Elizabeth City, N. j., Oct. 23.-News
reached this city of the death by
drowning of David G. Whitehurst. a
merchant Of this city. He left here
Monday on boat with a party Of
friends on hunting trip at Stumpy
Point. He was reefing the jib of the
boat when he was knocked overheard
by the sail. The body was not recov
cred
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24

New York, Oct. 23.-Mrs. William
Donovan, 81 years old, who travelled
with circus as the "beared lady," is
dead at her home in Brooklyn. She
was born in Virginia, and had visited
every civilized couEtry in the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
Neoro witnes Drops Dead.

Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 23.-Ander.
son Jones, a leading negro here, a
butcher and man of property, fell dead
in the witness chair while testifyins
before the grand jury in some COW
stealing cases. 1t was pronounced
a case of heart failure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
r asr Line r or 1lver Boats.

New York, Oct. 23.-Arrangements
are reported to be under way for the
establishment next season of the Hud-
son, one of the fastest line of river
boats in the world. They will have a
guaranteed speed Of rs to 30 miles an
hour, and the time between New York
and Albany is expected to be five
hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24

GLG, uOuTIau Tue nerves, buu promote
the general physical health.
uTwo years ago my daughters health began
to fail writes Mira Dan Hall, of Brodhead
Green Co., Wis oEverything that could be
thought Of was done 10 help her but II was of no
use When she began 70 complain she was
health anti about the age Of fourteen then in
six months she was 30 run down her weight was
but lao. felt could not give her up as she
was the only child had, and must say, Doc
tor, that only for your Favorite Prescription ;
my daughter would have been In her grave to-
day. When she had taken one-haif bottle the
natural function was established and we bought
another one, making only two bottles In all and
she completely recovered Since then she Is as
well as can be-"
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 pages, In paper covers, is sent free
on receipt OF al one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. X.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
CAPE HAITIEN REBELLION.

Breaks Out Afresh-PeopIe Seek Ref.
ugee on the Cincinnati.
Washington, Oct. 23.-fThe navy dc.
partment has received a cable dis.
patch from the commander of the Gin,
cincinnati at Cape Haitien saying that
the revolution has broken out afresh
and that women and children have
taken refuge on board the Cincinnati.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
Corporal knitted bv Private.

shamokin. Oct. 23.-Nearly all Of
the collieries in this district were re.
opened today and the miners actively
began the work of getting ont coal.
A number of fire bosses, engineers and
stablemen who had not been on strike,
were reinstated. Corporal John Brad.
shaw and Private Joseph Maus, of the
Tenth regiment, engaged in a fight in
the rear of a provost guardhouse last
night during which the former was
cut four times on the neck and face.
He is in a serious condition
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
EVACUATION OF SHANGHAI.
Agreement Concluded Between France,
Germany and Great Britain.

Paris, Oct. 23.-From authoritative
sources the correspondent of the AS
sociated Press has learned that France
Great Britain and Germany have con.
cluded an agreement providing for
the military evacuation of Shanghai
by their forces.
The negotiations have also brought
about an important extension Of the
open-door policy, as urged by Secre.
tary Hay. The agreement affects not
only Shanghai, but the entire Yang
Use Kiang valley, which the powers
are seeking to develop for commercial
purposes
The date Of the evacuation is still
open, but leading official of the for.
eign office expressed the belief that
it will undoubtedly be accomplished
by Jan. |. About 1000 troops will
participate in the evacuation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-24
SEVERE FIGHTING
IN SANTO DOMINGO
Government Troops Recap
ture Monte Christi.
BATTLE LASTED TWO DAYS.

General Nevarro, the Former Cover.
nor, Who Revolted and Took Posses.
sion of Monte Christi, Is a Prisoner.
Cincinnati to Protect Foreigners.
San Domingo Santo Domingo, Oct.
2S.-The government troops have re-
captured Monte Christi after a severe
fight, during which both sides sus'
tanned heavy losses.
General Navarro, the former COVER
nor, who revolted, and took possession
of Monte Christi, was captured and
brought here a prisoner.
Many arrests have been made in
connection with the revolt. All is
now quiet in Santo Domingo.
Cape Haitien, Haiti, Oct. 23.@The
United States cruiser Cincinnati has
returned here from Monte Christi, San.
to Domingo. She confirms the report
that the Dominican government troors
have captured the port
The fighting, which was very severe,
lasted two days. The foreign resi-.
dents of Monte Christi sought refuge
on the Cincinnati while the battle was
in progress.
The Cincinnati left here today for
Port de Paix, Haiti, TO protect foreign
interests there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

efforts of the earlier hours of the night and
gathering impetus for the sonorous braying
with which they should presently salute the
dawn.
Beyond the guardhouse. at the edge of
the plateau overlooking the westward flats,
but invisible from the Flagstaff bluff, stood
the big wooden edifice known as the store,
with it's card and billiard room for the Off
GERS on the southern side, another for the
enlisted men upon the northern, the bar
and general merchandise establishment
compressed between them. & Southwark,
farther still, surrounded by crude green
houses Astounding in ported plants and beds
of vine and vegetables, was the big and
somewhat pretenttous house of the post
trader himself, his own stables and corral
being halfway down the slope and well
away from those Of the garrison. Out OF
sight, mnttered Webb, "but by no means
out of mind" for it was safe to say the
thoughts of more than half the men and
women making up the social element of
FOR FORT Erayne had been centering within the
last few days beneath the roof that gave
shelter to that brilliant, fascinating beauty,
Nanette Flower.
Ten days denizen of the fort, 1t seemed
as though she had been there as many
weeks, SO completely had she accepted the
situation and possessed herself Of the ms
and outs of garrison life The women had
called of course, and gone away filed with
unwilling admiration, for the girls gowns
and graces were undeniable The married
men, as was the army way had called with
their wives on the occasion OF the first visit
The bachelors, from Webb down to the jun
Tor subaltern had called in little squads at
first; afterwards, except the major. they
sought to see Miss Flower when other fell
lows We're not present. Even Hartley and
Donovan. the two whose deVotions to Es-
Their Dade had been carried to the verge of
oppression, and who were on terms of dis
tant ciyility only when compelled to ap-
pear together in the presence of women or
their other superiors, had been moved to
more than one visit at the Hays, but Hart
ley speedily returned to hissa1ndesired siege
at the quarters of Captain Dade, while Dom
ovan joined forces with two ether Young
ssters. Bruce and Pltney. because it gave
them comfort to bother Field; who, being
the adjutant, and a very busy man, could
visit only at certain hours Of the day or
evening. Now 1t had become apparent to
the boys that despite her general attitude
Of cordially their attentions were not what
Mrs. Hay so much desired as those of the
major commanding. Twice had he been in
yited to dine within the week of Nanette's
coming. Once ne accepted The SECOND
time he begged off on plea Of previous en-
gagement subsequently mRde to go shoot
Ing with Blake. 1t was the bachelor heart
and home Of Major Webb TO which Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
By GEN. CHARLES KING.

life to him." said the soldier, gulping down
the fluid without so much wink. Then,
true to his training, set down the glass and
stood strictly at attention.
you've had nothing to eat since yester-
day morning. I'll be bound" said Webb.
Now, I've got to see some of my officers
ut once. You make yourself at home here.
You'll find cold beef, bread cheese, pickles,
milk, IL you care for it, and pie right there
in the pantry. Take the lamp in with you
and help yourself. If you want another
nip, there's the decanter. You've made
splendid time. Did you meet no Indians ?''
Not one. sir. but l saw smokes at sun
set out toward Eagle Butte"
Your name-I see you belong to Captain
Truscott's troop
Kennedy, sir; and 1 thank the major"
Then I'll leave you in charge until
you've had your fill. said the commander
Then go over to f Troops quarters and get
a bed. Tell anybody who comes I've gone
to the flag staff With that the major
stalked from the room, followed by the
lrishman's adoring eyes. A moment later
he stood by the tail white staff at the edge
OF the northward bluff, at whose feet the
river swept by in musical murmurings
There he quickly focused his glass; and
sazed away westward up the Platte to
where but the evening before a score of In
dian lodges dotted the other bank perhaps
two miles away. The September moon was
ut It's full and. in that rare, cfoudless at
fnospbere. flooding the valley with it's soft.
silvery light, so that close at hand, within
the limits of the garrison. every object
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

Hay would have laid vicarious siege, small
blame to her, for that indomitable cross
examiner, Mrs. Wilkins, wife and manager
OF the veteran ranker now serving as post
quartermaster, had wormed out of Mrs Hay
the admission that Nanette had no fortune
She was the only daughter of half broth
er, very dear to Mrs Hay, whom she had
lost, she said, long years before. To do her
justice, it was quite apparent that Miss
Flower was no party to the plan. for,
though she beamed on Webb as she did on
ALL she frankly showed her preference for
the younger officers who could dance as
well as ride, and either dancing riding
was her glory. She danced like a sylph; she
seemed to float about the room though
on air. she rode superbly, and shirked no
leap that even Ray and Field took with
lowered hands and close gripping knees.
She was joyous, laughing, radiant with
all the officers and fairly glowed with cor
dlality for all the women. But it speedily
developed that she would rather dance
with Field than any of the others, probably
because he was by far the best Walter,
and to ride with him, because, Ray except
ed, there was none to excel him in the sad
die. Ten days had she been at Frayne, and
within that time had become as thoroughly
at ease and home though it had been
her abiding place since babyhood 1t was
plain to see that big Bill Hay almost wor-
SHIPPED this lovely protege of the wife he
more than worshped. 1t was plain to see
that Webb uneasily held aloof as though
fearful of smuggling his shriveling wings
1t was plain to see that the hitherto in
! domitable Mrs. wilkins was puzzled. 1t
was not SO plain to see that there were
two women at the post on whom Miss Flow
er's charms made slight impression-Mes-
danes Blake and Ray-two wise young
matrons who were known to have few
secrets from each other and no intimacies-
or rather no cQnfdences-with any other
woman at Fort sFrayne-Mrs Dade posi-
bly,, excepted
But what they thought their liege lords
stood ready to swear to; and it was to
them Webb turned In his perplexity when it
became apparent that his young adjutant
was ensnared. 1t was to Ray he promptly
opened his heart, as that veteran of a
dozen Indian campaigns then drawing his
fourth fogy, came fastening out to join
| the commander.
Here's confirmation of the telegram
Read that, Ray" said Webb, handing him
the dispatch from Fort Beecher. s.Then
come with me to Fields. He s-missing'
"Missing." cried Ray, In CONSERVATION, as
he hurriedly opened the page. In Gods
name what do you mean?''
Il mean he isn't in quarters. and hasn't
| been in bed tonight. Now need him-and
it's 2 o. clock. !"
Even as he spoke the voice OF the sentry
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could be almost as distinctly seen as in
broad daylight; but farther away over the
loWlands and the river bottom and the roll
ing prairie stretching to the northern hor-
zon the cottonWoods along the stream or
In the distant swales made only black
b.otcheS against the vague, colorleSS sur
face, and the bold bluffs beyond the reser-
walton limits south of the flashing waters.
the sharp saw-like edge of the distant
mountain range that barred the way to the
west, even the clean-cut outlines of Eagle
Butte, the landmark of the northward prai-
RE, visible for fifty miles by day, were now
all yelled in some intangible filament that
screened them from the soldiers searching
gaze. Later IN the season, on such a night,
their crests would CLEAN with radiance al
most intolerabe the glistening sheen of
their spotless crown of snow. All over this
broad expanSe of upland prairie and wood
ed river bed and boldly undulating bluff
line not SO much as a spark of fire peeped
through the wing of night to tell the pres
ence of human wayfarer, white, halfbreed
or Indian, even where the Sioux had
swarmed, perhaps two hundred strong, at
sunset of the day gone by.
Close at hand, northernmost of the brown
line, was the double set of quarters occu-
pied by Captains Blake and Ray, the latter,
as senior having chosen the half nearest
the bluff because of the encircling veranda
and the fine, far-extending view. A bright
light cleaned now behind the blinds of the
corner room of the second floor, telling that
the captain was up and dressing in answer
to the commanders summons, but all the
rest of the dozen houses were black, save
where at the middle of the row faint
glow came from the open doorway at the
commanding officers. Across the broad
level OF the parade were the long, low bar
racks of the troops, six in number, gable
ending east and west. Closing the quadran-
gle on the south We're the headquarters
buildings and the assembly room, the
Offices of the adjutant and quartermaster,
the commissary and quartermaster's store
houses, etc. At the southwest angle stood
the guardhouse. where oil lamps backed
by their refiectors of polished tin, sent
brilliant beams of light athwart the road
way. Beyond these low buildings the black
bulk of the Medicine Bow mountains, only
a dozen miles away, tumbled confusedly
against the sparkling sky. All spoke of
peace, security, repese, for even in the flats
under the westward bluff where lay the
wide extended corrals, hay and wood yards
and the stables, not-cne of the myriad dogs
that hung about the post was lifting up
his voice to bay the autumn moon. Even
those easily-started night trumpeters. the
big Missouri mules, sprawled about their
roomy, sand-fioored sta bles and drowsed In
placid comfort, wearied with their musical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
CHAPTER II.

For a moment the major stood in silence
then, briefly saying, Call Captain Ray"
turned again TO the dimly lighted hallway
of his commodious quarters uhe women
thought it such a shame there should be
no LADY OF the house for the largest and
finest OF the long line known as Officers
Row while the sergeant of the guard
s@lrried away 10 the soldier home of the
senior cavalry captain duty at the post.
When the major again came forth his field
glasses were in his hand and he lad hur-
ried down the steps and out into the broad
sheen of the moonlight when he caught
sight of the courier seated on the horse
block at the gate. YEARLY leaning his head
upon his gauntleted hand. Webb stopped
short.
Come right in here. my lad" he cried.
FL want to speak with YOU" and followed
slowly by the soldier. he entered his parlor
and whirled an easy chair in front OF the
open fireplace. '5it right down there now
and I'll be with you in a minute he add
ed; hustled into the rear room. and pres
emily reappeared with decanter and glass;
poured out stiff tot of Monongahea; "A
little water?' he asked. as the troopers eye
Frightened gratefully. little water was
added and Off came the right-hand gaunt-
let II drink the majors health and long
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The ground floor was occupied by Field as
his quarters, the upstairs rooms by Putney
and Ross.
Come on said the major. briefly and,
pushing through the gate they softly en-
tered the dark hallway and struck a light
In the front room. A wood fire was smol-
dering on the andirons in the wide brick
chimney place. An open book, face down.
ward, was the center table. Two en-
broidered slippers lay as though hurriedly
kicked off, one under the sofa beyond the
mantelpiece, the other half way across the
worn carpet. Striking another match at the
doorway Ray passed on to the little inner
room-the bed chamber On the bed, care
lessiy thrown, were the young officer s best
ard newest forage cap, undress uniform
coat and trousers. He had Used them dur
ing the evening when calling at the Hays.
On the floor were the eaameled leather but
toned boots he wore on such occasions The
bed was otherwise untouched Other boots
and shoes in orderly stood against the
wall beside the plain, Imprinted wardrobe.
The spurred riding boots and the knee-tiS5t
brooches were gone. Turning back to the
front room. Ray found the major. his face
gray and disturbed, holding forth to aim
an open envelope. Ray took it and glanced
at the sEperscription. Lieutenant Beverly
Field, Fort Frayne," and returned 1t with
cut word. Both knew the strange. angu-
lar, slashing handwriting at glance. for
both had seen and remarked it before. 1t
was Nanette Flowers
Dropping the envelope on the table-hc
to the open air There was then no time to
compare views. There stood the sergeant
Sir" said he, with a snap of the gloved
left hand at the brown tube nesting in the
hollow of the shoulder. mo. ; reports that
he has heard galloping hoof-peats up the
bench twice in the last half hour, and
thought he saw distant horsemen-three-
couldn't say whether they were Indians or
COWBOYS
VERY good, sergeant" was the majors
brief answer. Send for the telegraph OPP
orator ard my orderly"
The sergeant turned.
'.One moment called Ray-''your pardon.
major--sny first sergeant. toe and-sergeant.
have any sentres reported horses taken out
from the stables tonight?
Not one. sir and stanch and sturdy the
commander of the guard stood ready to
vouch for his men.
That's al.
A quick salute. a face to the right about
and the sergeant was gone. Webb turned
and looked inquiringly at Ray.
II asked, sir was the officers brief ex-
PLANTATION. because wherever Field has
gone he wore riding dress"
(To be continued tomorrow.)