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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
WELSH, La, EXCITED
OVER EARL MURDERS
Crime Has Caused Entire Sus-
pension of Business.
BODY OF |. S. EARL FOUND

BODY OF |. S. EARL FOUND
Discovered In a Ditch Near His Home
With the Throat Cut and Corpse In
State of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ar
rested In Missouri.
Welsh La, Feb. 26.-Business has
been entirely suspended in this little
town. The murder of the six mem
bers of the Earl family has cast an
influence over the whole community,
which makes ordinary affairs of life
impossible. The body of I. S. Earl,
father of the murdered boys, was
found in a ditch near his home with
the throat cut and the body far gone
in putrefaction.
There was every evidence that the
murders were committed as part of
prearranged plot. The home of Ward
Earl, miles from here, was some dis
tance from that of his fathers. The
evidence goes to show that Ward Earl
was first murdered and that his ia
ther was then summoned from his
home and murdered. Mrs. Earl left
piece of sewing on the machine in her
room when she left the house, and the
three children had scattered the cards
with which they were playing about
( the floor. When the bodies were
found they had been piled in heap
with the exception of that of l. S. Earl,
which had not been carried to the
home Of his son. The bodies of the
boys had been thrown into one room,
and upon the heap the body of Mrs.
Earl was cast.
The only possible motive which can
be conceived was robbery.
Miss Maud Earl is in critical con.
dition. Her mind seems to be affected
by the shock to such an extent that
she cannot realize the extent of the
tragedy. The reported arrest of the
suspected man in Missouri has not
been confirmed as yet. The funerals
of the six victims will take place to-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
ouadrenniaI Reweishins of Mails.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-The postmaster
general has ordered quadrennial re.
weighing of United States mails car.
ried on all railroad routes in what is
known as the fourth contract section,
including Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas,
, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dako.
ia, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wash.
ington, Oregon, Nevada and California.
This is the period for the regular re.
adjustment of pay for transportation
by railroads to take effect from July
/, 1902.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Murdered Bv Unknown Parties

Car1inville, H., Feb 26.-Woodford
Hughes, a prominent citizen of Scots
Vile, H., was murdered in his bed at
1 o'clock this morning by three un-
known men. Hughes was spending
the night with Bar Seymour, and when
three men entered the house he arose
in bed, startled, only to be filed full
of bullets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
STORM ON GOLDEN COAST.
Considerable Damage In California
From Winds and Rain.

Considerable Damage In California
From Winds and Rain.
San Francisco, Feb. 26.-The storm
which did some damage in this city
was general throughout the state
Heavy rains are reported from all
parts of California
All the streams in the interior are
booming, railroad tracks have been
washed away in places, telegraph and
telephone lines prostrated and small
buildings blown down The heaviest
rain of the season fell in southern
California, but it was unaccompanied
by wind The aggregate of losses
caused by the storm is small, while
the rain will prove Of vast benefit,
insuring a good harvest and plenty of
water for irrigation in dry districts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
TiIlman-McLaurin Trouble.
Committee On Elections Has Not Yet
Acted on Same.

Committee On Elections Has Not Yet
Acted on Same.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The meeting
of the senate committee on privileges
and elections this forenoon did not re-
suit in supplying any solution of the
difficulty that the senate is in in con-
nection with the Tillman-M McLaurin
matter.
At today's session of the senate
Mr.. Burrows, Of Michigan, chairman
of the committee on privileges and
elections, was recognized. He said
that the committee was in the midst of
the consideration of very important
question, decision upon which had
not yet been reached. By instruction
of the committee he therefore moved
that the senate adjourn. Without OBJ
lection the motion was carried.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Ohio River Rising.

Huntington, w Va. Feb. 26.-The
Ohio river is SO feet and rising rapidly
at s a. m All the West Virginia
streams are still rising. Ten thou,
sand saw logs were swept out of the
Guyandotte river this morning by the
breaking of booms and other damage
is reported. Springlike weather pre-.
walls
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
President VIII Take Outinn

New York, Feb. 26.-President
Roosevelt has decided to spend a week
in April trout fishing in the Allegheny
mountain streams in Garrett county,
Md, 60 miles west of Cumberland. The
president has engaged quarters 12
miles from Oakland, the county seat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
DEATH TO JERSEY MOSQUITOES.

General Assembly Passes Exterminat-
ing Bill by Vote of 4e to 9.
New York, Feb. 26.-The New Jer-
sey assembly, after a long and humor-
Gus debate, has passed the mosquito
determination bill by vote of 4S to g..
The bill appropriates $4,000 to the
state experiment station for the pur-
pose of making a scientific investiga-
ton of the habits origin and breeding
places of the mosquito and their rela-
ton to malarial and other diseases.
The money is to be expended by the
state entomoIogist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Ratson Arrested on suspicion.

Spikard, Mo-, Feb. ga. e. Bat.
son. who was hired man on the Earl
place at Welsh, La, where six mem
bers of the family were foully MUIR
dered, has been arrested here on In
structions from the southern authori-
ties on the suspicion of being connect.
ed with the crime. Batson. will be
held pending the arrival of reQuisition
papers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Pioneer missionary Passes Away.

st. Louis, Feb 25.-Rev. Joseph w
Cook, pioneer of Indian missionary
work in Wyoming and the Dakotas, is
dead of valvular disease of the heart
He was enroute to Florida, and becom.
Ing unable to travel was compelled to
stop in st. Louis. He went to st.
Luke's hospital and remained there
until his death. Rev. Mr.. Cook was
one of the best known Indian mission.
ary workers in ~. --@~t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
RURAL DELIVERY OF MAILS.
Proposed to Change from the Salary to
Contract Basis.

Contract Basis.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The proposed
change of the rural free delivery sys-
tenn from the salary to the contract
basis has been embodied in a special
bill ordered reported by the house
committee on postofices and post
roads.
This is intended to take the place
of similar provision in the postoffice
appropriation bill, which is considered
inconsistent with the rules.
The special bill follows the form of
the clause in the appropriation bill,
and in addition prohibits the subletting
of rural delivery routes or the taking
OF more than one route by one per.
son
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
No Trace of Lost Condor:

Honolulu, Feb. II, via San Francis.
co, Feb. 26.-The British steamship
Phaeton, which left Puget sound to
search for the missing sloop Of war
Condor, arrived here today without
having found any trace of the Condor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Story of the Crime.

Burglary at night in North Carolina
is a capital offense, and tOday's exc
cutions were the final chapter in a
case attended by many exciting Incl
| dents in which a 1ancee came to a
hospital and married the man the bur
glars were believed to have wound
ed to death and whose bravery called
forth a letter of praise from Charles
Emory Smith, at that. time postmaster
general.
The crime was committed in the
combined postOffice and store kept by
Samuel Alexander at Emma, a little
hamlet a few miles out of Asheville,
on the night of Feb l, 1901. Four men
planned the robbery at Asheville,
walked down the railroad track to EN-
ma, called Postmaster Alexander to
the door under preteXt Of buying gro
ceries and forced him at the point of
pistol to take them to his room,
which they searched, finding his re-
volver They then made him open the
safe. Dudley Johnson, white and Ben
Foster, a negro, were inside, and Rus
sell Gates, white, and Harry Mills, a
negro, guarding on the outside. John
son laid his revolver down to take the
money out of the safe, when a cat
moved in the back part of the store,
which attracted the attention of Fos-
ter, who was holding his revolver at
AleXander's head AS quick as a flash
Alexander grabbed Johnson's gun, shot
Foster and snapped the weapon at
Johnson, who grapp1ed with him. The
struggle was long and fierce Foster,
joining @DhnsOn, had an open knife in
his hand, which Alexander caught, cut
ting his hand Foster shot Alexander
as they struggled, and firing again
wounded his partner in the face. Meth
er shot was fatal, and the fight went
on. The men gradually grew weak,
but Alexander fought the two men,
forcing them to the door and out
Here the postmaster succumbed to his
wound and fell across the threshold
Of his store. The shooting by this
time had aroused the citizens of the
hamlet and on their approach the bur-
glars ran.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Posse Pursued Burglars.

A posse was quickly organized and
the men were captured a few days
later and placed in jail at AsheviIle.
Two of the prisoners were badly
wounded, but recovered Excitement
at the time was intense, and fearing
lynching the governor ordered two
companies of militia on guard duty
around the Jail To aid them the
sheriff swore in a large number of
citizens as deputies, the services of all
being required for a week, when the
prisoners were secretly removed to
Charlotte for safekeeping.
For weeks Alexander, the hero. was
at deaths door. His fancee went to
him and they were married. The peo-
pie made up purse for him. The
postmaster general wrote him a per.
sonal letter thanking him and express
ing the highest admiration of his
bravery. The trial was held last June
the four men were convicted Of bur
glary in the first degree and condemn.
ed to die Aug. 7. They appealed to a
new trial on the ground that the store
was not a dwelling, but the court ruled
that it was one under the act of 1898.
Governor Aycock was besieged with
petitions for clemency from all parts
of the United States, but for a time
declined to interfere. One of these pc.
titions was accompanied by counter.
petition from this county, asking the
governor to let the law take it's course.
Foster, on the morning after his cap.
ture, when it was thought he was dy.
ing, made a confession in which he
stated that the burglary had been plan.
ned in Asheville by Gates and John
son, who had asked Mills and him to
accompany them on the expedition.
The governor a short time ago com
muted the sentences of Gates and
Mills to Imprisonment for life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
JUDGE Moves Dismissed.

Washington. Feb. 26.-President
Roosevelt, acting on the recommends.
tion of Attorney General Knox, has
dismissed Arthur B. Noyes, judge OF
abe Second district of Alaska.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Release Officially Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The state de-
partment this morning received a ca
.blegram from Minister Leishman at
Constantinople containing the first Off
cial announcement it has had of Miss
Stnnn'c rn1nann
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
FOR BURGLARY TWO
PAY DEATH PENALTY
Execution of Dudley Johnson
and Ben Foster.
HANGED AT AsHEvILLE, N. c.
Execution Was Final Chapter In Case
Attended BY Many Exciting Incl
dents-crime Was Committed at
Hamlet of Emma.

Asheville, N. c., Feb. 26-Dudley
Johnson, white, and Ben Foster, ne
gro, were hanged here today at 12: 80
for burglary. There were given a
church burial during the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
HOME is WRECKED
BY GAS EXPLOSION
A Fatal Accident Occurs at
Kokomo, Ind.
3 WOMEN MoRTALLY INJURED
They Were Buried In the Ruins of the
Demolished Building and Were
FrightfuIIy Burned and Mangled.
Fireman's Heroic Work.

Kokomo, Ind, Feb. 26.-As a result
OF a natural gas explosion the home Of
Mrs. Harriet Achey this morning was
destroyed and Mrs. Achey, together
with Miss Ida Achey and Mrs. Blanche
Darlington, was buried in the ruins.
The women were terribly injured and
will die, their bodies and faces being
frightfully burned. Frank Wyatt, a
Panhandle brakeman, jumped through
window and carried the women from
the flames, and he was burned and cut
and was carried to the hospital. A sec,
ond explosion followed the first and
two firemen had a miraculous escape
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
Count ToIstoi's Condition.


Yalta, Crimea, Feb. 26-All imme.
date danger of the death Of Count
Tolstoi is pP "A,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-27
JOHNSON'S
CHILL AND FEVER TONIC
Is a Superb Medicine.

1t is 100 times better than Ounine and does
in a single day what slow Qunine cannot do
in 10 days.
1t is wonderful cure for any MaariaI
trouble. 1t enters the blood quickly and
drives out every trace of MaIarial poison.
1t n is superb Grip Cure Will drive out every
Grip germ from the body and do its work
quick and do it right.
1t is endorsed and recommended by the
very best men in this country. 1t is the
standard and accepted remedy for MaIarial
FeVers.
Use it, and use nothing else for Fever. 1t
will cure every phase of .MaIarial pOis-
Oning.
1t costs but so cents a bottle if it cures,
nothing ii it does not cure. Buy it from
spOnsbe dealers and thus be sure of getting
the genuine.
A. B. GIRARDEAU,
Savannah, Ga.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Mr.. II. Goepel is in New York.
Mr. Z. c. Jordan is in ST. Louis buy
ing stock.
Nj !. W Person, IT,, OF New Orleans
1, visiting his parents.
Miss Mary Chamberlain. Of Na'chez.
is visiting Mrs J n Jones.
Mr.. B.R Chisholm. IT,, Of Jackson,
Is visiting Marshal J R Jordan.
Mr. Parker Anderson has just return
ca from a trip to Central America.
Mr.. c. E. Mason is now connected
with the Mississippi National Bank.
Mr.. ]. II. Benton has returned from
New Castle, La. aud is again behind
the counter a, Books store.
Mrs. Nathaniel Humphreys, Of Mon.
tana, is visiting her parents, Mr. aud
Mrs. Taliaferro.
MR.. T.. Kiefer and Miss Rose Kieier
left this week for a visit 10 relatives 10
San Francisco.
Miss Elizabeth wilkinson left last
week ior New York where she will visit
Mrs. S. r. Berirou.
Mrs. I. v. Harris and Miss Sadie
Harris returned from a several weeks
visit to Vicksburg this week.
Mr.. {. A. Coon. chancery clerk Of
Wilkinson county, was in Port Gibson
Tuesday. He placed his son at c.-H
A.
Col. VIM. Handy Of Canton Is in town
this week taking orders for the history
Of Gen. Lee, endorsed by the coufeder.
ate Veterans.
Mr.. John Smith, formerly a resident
Of Port Gibson but recently, residing IN
Arkansas, has returned aud will make
this his future home.
DR.. and Mrs. Anderson aud Misses
Roberta and Bessie Anderson went to
New Oeleans this week to meet DR.. d.
c. Anderson who has just completed his
last trip as quarantine officer between
New Orleans and Central America.
The resignation Of Lieutenant Buck
has been accepted and he will embark
IN the banking business at Biloxi. In
losing Lieut.. Buck the navy has lost
one Of its bravest and most conscien-
lious officers. His record is hattering
one and the Reveille regrets that be re-
tires to private life.
Rev. Ira Boswell has accepted a call
TO the Christian Church Of Port Gibson
and will soon move here. Mr.. Boswell
Is remembered as having conducted =
revival service here some time ago.
He was recently pastor Of the Meridian
church. He is a gifted speaker and the
church will no doubt prosper under his
management.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
NOTICE.

The Mississippi Cotton Oil Com
pany will buy cotton Seed during
the season, for which they will pay
highest market prices. They will
operate their gin themselves and
make a speciality of ginning long
staple cotton. Give them a trial
and you will find it to your inter.
est to bring your cotton to them.
Also, they will keep on hand for
the convenience Of their patrons a
stock of Meal and Hulls, which
they will sell at competitive prices.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
To dinners.

Having a complete line Of pipes and
fittings to be used in our water works
system. I am also prepared to furnish
pipes and fittings, valves, gauge glasses
ETC., all sizes Tor gins etc.
T. R. WARBURTON,
Phone 81. Port Gibson, Miss
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

No money Is so easily earned as that
saved in buying. The Red Cross Phar.
macy Is a good place TO save-tbey save
you from as to IS per cent on all Of your
purch ses In their line.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

The one specific that makes rich, red
blood, builds mp the tired brain and
paints the cheeks with robust health is
La clede's Vegetable Liver Regulator.
Price 25c. Sold and guaranteed by Red
Cross Pharmacy, Port Gibson.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Fresh Dove Hams, Full Cream Cheese,
sauer Kraut, Lima Beans, Navy Beans,
cranberries, Barley. Ring us up. Your
orders will be promptly executed at
N. A. SON & CO.,
Fancy Grocery.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Our facilities for handling cotton are
frst-class. It will be to the planters
interest 70 let us see their samples be-
fore selling elsewhere. Long staple cot
ton a specially.
LAZ. LEWIS SONS.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

DR.. Charles A. Barber, OF Jackson,
Who adFer'ises bis speclaIiies In this
issue, is deserving Of patronage. He
has established an Office ip West Jack.
son in which he devotes two hours
each day 10 the poor practiciug upon
them without charge.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Capt. S II. Bagueil made a state
ment 10 his company Monday night OF
the Disbursements during the eucamp-
ment. The statement was received, the
accounts having been checked up.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
FOR SALE


A Plantation consisting of 35s acres
four miles east of Rodney, seven
miles west of Lorman, Jefferson
county. All nnder wire fence, six
tenant houses, large barn and three
cisterns.
Now leasing for over 5000 per
annum.
For terms address or apply to
S. BERNHEIMER & SONS,
Port Gibson, Miss.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

"Reaping the Harvest" last Tuesday
nights play, was said TO be good though
several Of the performers we're sick.
The house was small but appreclative.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

A small-sized circus, "The Southern
Belle" will appear here this afternoon.
Not much excitement has been created.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Ring Phone I46, Red Cross Pharmacy.
for your wants in the drug aud medi.
cine line. Free delivery anywhere with
in the city limits.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Mr. r. W. Police has rented the rooms
over Traxler's grocery and will open a
gunsmilh shop there.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

There will be but one candidate TO be
voted for at the election Tuesday, Hon.
I. a. McLain.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

The Ford property, sold this morning
under deed Of trust, was bought in BY
Mr.. K. S. Drake.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Rev. John W. Cook, representing the
Herald Publishing Co., Of Natche5. a
colored Journal, was in town this week
and called at the ReveIlle Office.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

$4,000 buys a Remington Type
writer. Can be seen at Postal TeIe-
graph Office.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

The ice factory will not deliver ice
after tomorrow. Customers can get
what they want BY sending for IL.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Or. Pope's improved Antiseptic
cures cuts, wounds and bruises when
others fail.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

series Of services have been IN
progress Al the Christian Church during
the past week.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Now Is good time TO begin saving
from IS 10 as per cent. by trading al the
Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

+. c. Jordan will be here this week
with a carload Of horses and mules.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Your attention is called to the notice
OF Tie ice factory
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
For Sale

Saw Mill outfit consisting of No.
Dixie Saw Mill, SO inch saw, "a
#. carriage, IS inch cutoff saw,
Disston GUNNER, swadge, cant
hooks, one heavy log wagon, one
light log wagon, 90 ft. 3s coil chain
one lumber car-truck, one log car
truck. The entire outfit in good
shape and now in running order.
Price, S225.
cHAS. /. WILL,
Wilsonville, Miss.
.r.t.. r,,-t - II .,-,, ,o,,,-;ffe At
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Joe Alexander, and to the un-
known heirs of William w. AL
exander, deceased, Elgiva L.
Russell and John B. Russell.
De endants
You are commanded to appear
before the chancery court Of the
county Of Claiborne, in said state.
on the
FOuTIh HOldI OIL October, 4. D. 1902
to answer, plead, or demur to the
amended bill in said court OF w.
{. Guthrie, wherein you are de-
PENDANTS.
r. c. McCAY, Clerk.
II. c. MOUNGER, Solicitor.
Oct. 2d, I0o2.-st
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
CARD.

Approaching the many
courtesies extended us and
endeavoring at all times to
give the public the best SER
vice possible, we have had our
telephone arranged So that
any one ringing our store at
night will receive an answer
as promptly as during the
day This is done on account
Of the increasing demand we
have for Prescription Work
at night. And in order to fa-
cilitate same would be glad If
our patrons and our friends
the physicians-would avail
themselves OF this opportuni-
ty when needing work fn this
line.
Phone 1914
PopeDrugC company
l. c. Brown & I. II. wilkinson, Jr.,
Pr0prietors.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

Bird Seed at Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
FoR .sALE

NY place, 2H miles south OF Port Glib
sou. Well fenced, never-failiug springs,
6ne pasture winter and summer, COM
Portable house. Sold with or without
stock and farming implements.
MRS. LIZZIE R. CURRIE.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30

You Know What You are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic, because the formula is plainly print
ed on every bottle, showing that II is sim
ply Iron and Quinine in tast. v,s form.
No Cure, No Pay. yoc.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1902-10-30
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

4@4S9 $$T1
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-06-20

Dexter G. Powell, the Salem hard
ware merchant was in the city Thurs
day.
Prof F. R. Trotter, of Buckhannon,
was in the city Thursday on business.
The jackson Iron s. Tin Plate Mills
are in full operation.
Anthony Bowen attended the lot
sale Ia Farmont Wednesday.
NJ. 3. Newton was in Fairmont
Wednesday.
Mckinley postage stamps will be is
sued.
The countycourt went out Thursday
and inspected the county intirmary.
The court does this every year. II is
needless to say they found it in tine
shape.
Rev. S. X. Arbuthnot has gone to
Washington d. c., to attend the
fourth annual national conference OF
the District Epworth League.