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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
PROFESSOR BOCHER; HIS BOOKS.

Professor Ferdinand Rocher, who died IN cam
bridge recently was too little in contact with
the university 10 be widely known among Gradu-
ates He Stunned lectures and even the small
classes that gathered about his conference table
would occasionally strike him irksomely large.
Nothing could induce him 10 write a revision
of a French grammar and French reader
mere bCokmakinE exercises, and done thirty
years ago-are the net recorded result Of The
loving Iabors Of a man whom many called he
foremost Moli6re student in the country.
But his library, where the most unheard Of
editions of the great writer Of farce stcod TWO
deep on the shelves, many Of them in Erincey
bindings, was the core Of his ambition and de-
light No one who ever visited that Treasure
house Of presswork riches, vaguely lighted,
logged with the industry of a smoker, and al
most overladen with the aspect of fooled leather,
will ever forget the picture OF the professor,
seated putting in the midst, like a spider in the
pride OF his web.
BY the way" the professor might say. nov
that you are here. l must show you a lttle
thing they picked up for in Paris" And
Selling a small electric lantern, he would seek
the volume in the remote reCtSses of the ro0H+
breathing heavily and mutterng over the cond-
ton Of the shelves. And when il found ne
would hand it out proudly in the phosphorrscent
glow of the lantern. saying. 1t is really NOT
worth anything at all. you know and then.
with an almost guilty touch of apology -'ex-
cept II price. But it is the only known one in
existence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
TIE ROYAL ASCOT.
MANY AMERICANS AT THE LAST MEET
THE KINGS PLANS UPSET

Ascot has been under royal patronage for
hundreds of years, and il is the one great racing
event to which the British sovereign drives each
year in official state King Edward had counted
upon reviVing all the former glOries in connec-
tion with the unique national pageant, OF The
procession of the monarch up the racecourse
IN full state which had been shorn of some
Of it's splendor in the later years OF Queen VIC
toria's reign. But at the last moment he was
prevented by his illness from attending the
ra,es. and his place was taken 10y Queen Alex
andra. who drove on two of the days from the
castle at Windsor 10 the course with much
p1mp and ceremony, accompanied by most OF
the members Of the regnng family.
America, as usual, was largely represented in
the so-cauad royal enclosure.' which is a sort
Of reserved lawn set apart by the court FOR
members of society who have been fortunate
enough to secure tickets from the Lord Cham
herlain's department. the responsibility for the
distribution this year resting upon the shout
ders Of Lord Churchill, who as Lord in Wa.ung
70 the King is generally understood to have sub
rn:tted the list Of guests to the sovereign be-
fore issuing the tickets Ascot is essentially the
fashionable turf event in England and the
Ascot week is always looked upon in the light
Of one OF the most important features of the
London season. affording as it does few days OF
welcome relief in the country from the constant
round Of festivities in town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
4 UERICAN HOUSES IN LONDON

Year by year the American colony in London
is increasing in size and in Importance. Whereas
a decade ago il insignificant in point OF
numbers, il has now become large and has
secured strong a fOothOld on the banks OF
the Thames that it is at present looked upon
in the light Of a considerable factor in the Lon
don season. towards the success and brillIancy
f which il contributes in small measure
Among thOfe who have houses OF their own
in London and who entertain a great deal are Mt
and Mrs. Bradley Martin, Mrs. John w. Mackay,
William Waldorf Aston whom English people
persist In regarding as an American, although
n has taken out letters Of naturalization as
British citizen; ]. Pierpont Morgan, his son
John P1erpOnt Morgan. IT, who has a charming
house in Park Lane; MIS- Ronalds, whose small
res idence in Cadogan Place is popularity known
as the musical box" by reason OF the number
Of musical entertainments which have been
given there: Mrs s. Newhouse. Mrs. Blow ami
j. J. Van Allen.
BESIDES these there are the houses OF all those
American women who in spite of their having
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
A CORPS OF CHINESE CADETS.

New YOrk's first Chinese military organiza-
ton consists Of a body of cadets which has re-
Gently been formed by the Chinese Guild Of ST.
Bartholomew parish, with headquarters in the
big parish house in East FOrty-second-st. They
have not got uniforms Yet. but expect soon TO
have them and the next thing viii probably be
a street parade which viii no doubt attract
considerable attention. In China the educated
and wealthy classes have generally looked with
disfavor upon the army as a profession Tor
their sons, but that the feeling is slowly giving
way under European and American influences
is shown by the photograph published on the
following page, of Il group of Chinese Volur-
teers, commanded by British officers, which
landed in London the other day, expecting 70
attend the Kings coronation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06

Mrs Arthur Paget. who was Miss Minnie
Stevens, daughter of Mrs. Paran Stevens; Mrs.
Cavendish Bentinck, who has beautiful house
on Richmond Terrace. Whitehall; the Duchess
of Marlborough, Lady Marcus Beresford and
the Countess of CTa ven.
Finally there all those Americans who
take up their residence for the season at the
various hotels, or who take furnished houses
for a few weeks. and who. though changing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06

married F5glishmen remain American at heart
and IN feeling and from whose drawing rooms
so many of their compatrots have been launched
into London society. Prominent among the
number are Mrs. George CORVALLIS West, whose
first husband was Lord Randolph Churchill; the
Duchess of Manchester. the one American
woman who enjoys to the greatest degree the
friendship of Queen Alexandra; Lady Egerton
Gray, who was Miss Cuyler. OF New-f orh;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06

their London residence each year. have becoms
as we'll known figures in London society as at
home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
hINDHEARTED-

From Life,
Hes a kindhearted autOmObilist isn't he3
Exceptionally so. l never knew nm 10 run Owe
even a child, unless he in \ hurry.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Good CNclind Record.

New York, Oct. 3l.-Contenet, the
bicyclst has ridden 48 miles and 685
yards in one hour at the Velodrome
Buffalo, says Paris dispatch to The
Herald. He continued up to 100 XII.
lometers. which he covered in one
hour and seventeen minutes. The
track surface is of wood built in the
American style, and measures about
five laps to the mile. COntenet's new
mark for the hour is the most remark.
able puerformanCe in the history OF
middle distance cycling. 1t is only
within two years that 40 miles in an
hour has been reached. By gradual
stages the record was brought up 70
43 miles, and finally Linton placed i:
at "A miles, 1880 yards on the Parce
des Princes track, Paris, on May II,
1902, in a race in which he defeated
Rohl and Elkes.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
win Imnrove Street Car Lines

Rome, Ca, Oct. 31.--President Sey.
mour Cunningham, of Washington, D,
c., and directors Of the city electric
railway company decided late Thurs
day afternoon to extend the line from
this place to Ljndale, miles south
Of Rome. The company will erect a
new power house at Mobley Park ana
purchase 10 cars. The company,
when the extension is completed, will
have a trackage covering II miles,
The improvements will cost $250,00Q.
Lindale is the site of the Massachu'
setts cotton mills and has a popula.
ton of 5000 and growing rapidly,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Wants Carolina Renresented

Raleigh, N. c., oct. 31.-At the an.
nual meeting Thursday Of the North
Carolina Agricultural society all thu
officers were reelected. ]. A. Long,
president; Joseph E. Pogue, secretary;
Claude 3. benson, treasurer; J. T..
Avirell, who was director of tia
Charleston exposition. was introduced
by Commissioner Of Agriculture Pat
terson, and in behalf of the st. Louis
exposition, urged that North Carolina
be fully represented thereat.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
BID Damane Suit Filed.

Griffin, Ga. Oct. 31.-Charles f.
Sears fled suit in the superior court
Thursday through his attorneys, Ar
mold & Arnold and w. II. Hulsey, IF
Atlanta, to recover $4,000 damages
against the Southern Railway com
pany for the loss of his arm. The Pc
tition alleges that on May 29, last, Mr.
Sears boarded the company's train at
Griffin for Atlanta. Just as the train
was leaving the station he undertook
to pass from the smoking car TO the
tirst-class car, and while on the plat
form fell over a stool which the com
pany had allowed to remain between
the two coaches on the platform. He
was thrown down the steps and rolled
over and his arm was cut off
Negligence is charged against the
company In leaving the stool on the
platform IN the darkness.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Mems Fancy Socks, IOC Pair.

A windfalI for men who need
socks now. A profitable investment
to lay by in the shape of a few extra
pairs against future needs. For here
are savings that are worth coming
after; all sizes; 15c to 25c grades at
1OC pair,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Cured ofPiles After 40 Years.

Mr.. c. Hanoy, of Geneva, Ohio, had
tda pills for fCIty yeags. Doctors aud
d liars could do him 10 lasting good
De Wits Witch Hsze Salve cured him
permanently. Iavaluab'e for cute,
burns, bruises, eprains, decorations,
eczema, letter, salt rheum, and all other
skin diseases. Lock for the name D3-
Witt ON the package-all others are
cheap, worthless couaterfeits. ". A
r mbert.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
New NGCkWear for Men.

The selection of SCarfs for fall
wear is an important matter for men
just now. The scarf makes or mars
mans entire appearance. ChOOs=
ing from our present stock gives a
man his pick from the best silks pro-
duced in America for the price. Four
in-hand, Squares and Ascots, soc.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Larue Mortuaue.

Irwinville, Ga. Oct. 31.--The two
largest mortgages ever recorded in
Irwin county are now being recorded
by Clerk j. B. q. Paulk. The first
is from the Seaboard Air Line railroad
to the Continental Trust company Of
Maryland, and stipuIates for the pay
ment Of $75,00O,0O0. The other mort
gage is from the Georgia Southern
and Florida railway to the New York
Security and Trust company and pro
vides for the payment of $10,000,000
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
New PerCaIe Shirts for Men.

This a group of the best Percale
Shirts that we ever saw at the price
in new and perfect goods. The shirt
the fit, the laundering are
of an exceptional character. Twenty
four new patterns, quiet and we'll
chosen; suitable for business wear.
Attached or detached cuffs. All.regu-
lar sizes, 81 each.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

1t is claimed that one Of the princi-
pal objects of the visit of the Grown
Prince of Siam is to interest American
capitalists in Investments of various
kinds in his fathers domain If he
will trot out an assortment of gold
bricks and white elephants, he can
probably find investors,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

Milton II. Smith is to remain presi-
dent of the Louisville & Nashville
railroad after the transfer of control of
that property to the Atlantic Coast
Line. The rumor that Warren d. FL
lott, of the Atlantic Coast Line, is to
succeed President Smith is officially
denied. New York Sun.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Account Of Enaincer's Murder.

New York, Oct. 31.-DetaiIs have
been received here of the murder Of
Oridan r I4all, the American mining
engineer, at Guanacos, near Chos-Ma-
lal, Meuqusn territory. He was Wis
iting the home Of an italian merchant.
Salvador Trotta, says e Herald dis
ptch from Buenos Ayres. Two of the
latter's clerks also We're murdered.
Signor Trotta was being prosecuted by
the authorities of Guanacos, and he
had started for this city. During his
absence his house was attacked. Mr..
Hall had been resident of Argentina
for many years. He was married to
the daughter Of Colonel Olascoago,
president of the Argentine-Boliyian
boundary commission.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

George F. Baer, President of the
Reading road, who made himself OBJ
noxious to President Roosevelt and
Gov. OdelI by his Incorporate and i'm
polite remarks concerning the coal
strike, claims to have been the young
est Major in the Army of the Potomac
He was commissioned Captain before
he was twenty, and was promoted to
Major a few days after he was twenty.
In the late coal war he was something
of a captain, but he took his orders
from Gen. Morgan
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
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Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

France seems to be the center Of the
pictorial postcard fad. 1t is estimated
that 5000, 900 are handled by the pos
tai service Of that country annually.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Took Death In Preference to II

Uniontown, Ala, Oct 31.-William
Prowell, formerly of Birmingham, who
killed a man named Trot on an East
Lake car. committed suicide Thursday
by swallowing carbolic acid. HIS
trial was to have come up in a few
days, and his self-destruction was due
to dependency.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

Between't the Atlanta Depot bill and
the numerous city charters presented
by opposing factions Of Atlanta's citi-
zens the Capital City will consume a
very large portion of the present ses-
sion of the legislature.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

Judging from the reports of crimes
in the newspapers it has grown to be
dangerous for young woman to re-
fuse the love or the offer of marriage
of a young man. If she rejects either
she is in danger of being shot or as
sassinated.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

If the trusts and monopolies receive
no fayors from the tariff, how comes it
that they are 50 violently opposed to
any reduction Of the high duties for
protecting the articles they control.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

There is no need to cry wolf, but
there is reason for urging every Dem
ocrat to go to the polls and vote next
Tuesday, Nov. 4th
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

A magnificent dress is being en-
broidered for Lady Curzon, to be worn
at the Delhi Durbar on Jan 1. 1t is
being worked on rich Indian silk in a
magnificent design of peacock's feath-
ers, and the whole dress is to be en-
tirely of Indian workmanship.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

The State Fair at Yaldosta is at
tracing large crowds, and the show is
proving very satisfactory one in every
respect.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Twenty-Five Thousand People at Fail

Raleigh, N, c., Oct 31.-There were
$4,000 people at the state fair Thurs
day. 1t IS the most successful Of all
the fairs ever held in the state. There
were no accidents and excellent order.
The track record was lowered In the
races Thursday night the marshaPs
ball was given and was very brilliant,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
75C BIeaChed Table Damask at &c Yard.

Precisely the same qualities from
the seme importer is being sold right
here in Americus every day for 75c
because these are short lengths you
save 27c yd. and that is worth COM
ing after. They come in lengths of 2,
2I3 and yds. Come morrow.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
AMERICUs, Ca. NOV. l, 1902.

Many fathers will take their children
to see the animals today. Nothing
else, Of course.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

The session Of the Grand Lodge Of
Georgia, F. & A NJ, held at Macon
this week was well attended, and the
order is in a most prosperous condi-
tion.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
New Autumn Dress Goods.

At 69c yd. Black Tafeta SILK; every
yard guaranteed, you know the price mas
always been $1.O0; Monday and TuesoP
at at 69c yd.
At 69c yd. Black Peau de Sole SI56 a6.
81 inches wide; regularly sold at SI'OV'
Monday and Tuesday only 69c'
AT 75c I'd. Black MoIre Silk, 21inchs'
wide.
At sl.oo I'd. Black MORE Silk q
inches.
AT s125 Yd. Black Maoire Sill 80
inches.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

The colors of the EIks are every
where in evidence and the purple and
white will ever be popular with Amer
icus people.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

These Fnette the
successfully
nap The pat
suitable for Kmonos shirt waists
this seldom
morngand abundant %
,chooseho a yard
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
Bleaching Sc Yard.

5000 yards short lengths Fruit of
Loom, Barker and other standard
brands of Bleaching, full yard wide;
you know the price Monday and Tues
day only at sc yd.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
White Pearl Buttons.

100 Gross pure white Peorl But
tons, all sizes, no extra charge for
large. Will be sold in lots of six
dozen, no more or no less to one GUS
toner at the price Monday and Tues
day only-six dozen for 25c.
l2c HuCkabaCk TOweling at 8 l-2c.
Three hundred yds genuine Hucka-
back Toweling, regularly sold at 12!c,
here Monday and Tuesday only at
6hc yd.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

Some girls are decided blondes and
some are decided brunettes-but either
kind are apt to make decided wives.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

The fine Il zp9rdeT Is rhe
Omcl2l organ O. tae Ci-T If Amerf-u1,
Ofncial Organ 0f sumter County.
Omcial Organ o. Webster county.
ON ctal organ 81 Railroad Commission Of
Georgia for the 81 Coogrcszional District
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

On the sea OF adversely the pawn
broker is captain of the watch.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01

At 25c yd. All Wool suitings, Serge,
Tricots, black and colors.
At l5c yd. Whip Cord, serges, 30
inches wide, blacks and colors.
At SOC yd. Venetian Cloths, blacks
and colors-38 inches wide.
At SOC yd. All Wool Homespun Mix
tures-38 inches wide
At 75c yd. 81 inch Ladies Cloth
black and the newest shades.
At $1.00 yd French Brodcloath,
black colors- inches wide.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
69C French Waistings at 81 I-2C Yd.

Handsome wool fabrics in seven
of the new colOrings, The goods that
are now in great demand for WOmen'S
waists are offered tomorrow at al
most half price, 3712c yd.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
AmOskeag Il l=2c Outing at 5 l=2c.

3 Two cases of AmOskeag Outing in
light and dark shades; full regular
width, regularly 1212c. Here Monday
at S12C per yd.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-11-01
New Fall PerCaleS at &c Yard.

New Percales in all the new pat
terms, full regular width and fast
colors. Never before offered for less
than 1Oc. Here Monday and Tuesday
at SC yd.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-01
READ THIS.
GULF, COLORADO g. SANTA FE
RAILWAY CO.
Excursion Rates.

KANSAS CITY, MO.
Grand American Handicap Shoot |
ing Tournament, March 81 to
April .. 1902. Limit April Z, 1902.
Rate one frst-class limited stand
are fare. plus 81.
CALIFORNIA:
Homeseekers Excursions to Cali
fornla. first and third Tuesdays
of March, April and May. 1902.
See Santa Fe agent for rate and
limit.
WACO, TEX:
State Convention Travellers Pro
tectiye Association. April 8. to 5,
1902. Limit April 6. 1902. Rate
convention plan.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL:
Biennial meeting, Knights NJ
Pythias. August II to a, 1902.
See Santa Fe agent for rate and
limit.
ST. PAUL, MINI:
National Baptist Anniversaries,
May 20 to 2S. limit May 30. Rate
one standard first-class limited
fare. plus $500.
SAN ANTONIO, TEN:
Southwestern Gas, Electric Light
and Street Railway Association
April is to 2l, limit April 80
Dat, ,na and ona-thirl fare
ASHEVILLE, n. c.;
Southern Baptist Convention
May S to Is. limit May "a. Rate
, one standard frst-class Limited
fare
e SPRINGFIELD, MO:
General Assembly Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, May 10 Il
>. 23. limit May 27. Rate one stand
!. ard frst-class limited fare, plu
t $1OO
q DALLAS, TEN:
l. United Confederate Veterans RI
> Union. April % to %, limit Apr
>. 27. See Santa Fe agents TO
~ rates
,. LAMPASAS. TEN:
Il Texas Veteran Association an
f. Daughters OF the Republic of .Te
Ie as, April 10 to 21 limit April 2
Rate one and one-third fare.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-01
sensations During Hanging.

one question often asked and which
few living persons are able To answer
is. "What are the sensations of man
who is being stranged with a rope"
Some OF the few who have lived to give
an account Of what occurred to them at
that critical moment say that atter
one instant of pain the chief sen' on
is that of mass of brilliant colors be-
fore the eyes. Professor Boughton'
who was one day testing for himself
what such an experience would he
like. lost his footing and was acciden'
tally discovered and rescued Just as
the last faint spark Of life was about
10 leave the body. lie declared after
ward that he felt no pain and that the
only sensation was that of ne be
fore his eyes which finally changed
from bright blue 10 black color
He said that he had no fear OF the
consequences and that the colors were
even n source of extreme pleasure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-01
A Fast Growing vine.

The Kudzu vine is probably the most
rapid growing plant in the world. IL
belongs to the bean family. The leaves
look something like lima bean ana
was once called Dolichos iaponicus' II
will grow easily sixty feet in three
months. II was introduced into Amer''
ca by the Japanese during the Centen
nial exhibition. IL is said that In It's
own country II has flowers like bunch
es OF wistaria. For some reason Amer
lean summers do not seem long enougI
for II. 1t rarely blooms.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-01
Frisco SYstem.

Has put on a new ;rain known as the
OKLAHOMA LIMITED" between OK
lanoma City and Kansas City. This 10
he fastest aLi finest equipped train
out of Oklahoma for Kansas City, st.
Louis and Memphis.
The OKLAHOMA LIMITED"
leaves Oklahoma City at $40 p. IN,
arriving at Kansas City 7:4O next
morning, st. Louis 5:S5 p. m, and
Memphis 500 p. m. 1t consists OF bag
gage car. three (S) chair cars. and
one Cd Pullman. The Pullman sleeper
and one cnair car goes through to
Kansas City without change, one chair
car through to st. Louis. and one
through to Memphis. The return train
leaves Kansas City $50 p. m, arriving
at Oklahoma City l0:55 a. m.
Further information regarding rates
time etc, will be cheerfully given by
any Frisco system Agent or the under
signed. b. r. DUNN
District Passenger Agent, Wichita
KansaA