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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
TWELVE MEN MEET
DEATH IN PULP MILL
With Fatal Results Giant Di.
gesters Explode.
THREE MISSING, THREE INJURED.
Terrible Catastrophe Occurs at Viii
mington, OeI.-One Diges$er Was
Blown Through the Air Distance Of
$50 Feet From Mill.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. 21.-Twelve
known dead three of the injured at
the hospitals, SO seriously hurt that
they cannot recover, and three men
missing, whose bodies are supposed
to be in the ruins of the wrecked
buildings, make up the terrible result
OF the explosion at the Delaware pulp
works of the Jessup e Moore Paper
company in this city late yesterday af
ternoon
George Durham, the eleventh vic
tim, died at a hospital this morning
ard later in the day the body of Joe
Hutton was taken from the ruins, max
ing the twelfth known victim. Hutton
was a fireman in the digester room,
where the explosion occurred.
1t is almost sure that the total death
list will foot up eighteen. Ia is prac'
tically certain that the bodies of the
three missing men are in the debris,
and there is no hope Of saving the
lives of the three men so terribly in.
iured. The bodies thought to be in
the ruins are those of William Scott
and William Ruth, firemen, and James
Sweeney, feeder of digesters. Those
whose recovery is despaired of are
James A. Jester, Thomas Reeves and
John Collins, all employees Of the paper
company.
The digesters were located in two.
story building. There were ten OF
them in the building, each one resemb-
ling vat and about 6 feet in diam
eter. They were used for reducing
wood pulp. Eighteen men were at
work in the building. There were
two terrific reports and the next in
stant the building and other mills
about the structure were completely
wrecked
One digester was blown into the air
and fell to the ground $50 feet away,
A dense volume of smoke for a time
prevented the outside workmen from
going to the immediate rescue of those
who were caught in the ruins Of the
falling building. Several men made
their escape without injury
To add to the horror of the disaster
the wreckage took fire. but after some
difficulty the fire department managed
to subdue the flames.
Steam was used in the digesters
The officers of the company think that
two much steam was generated in
them and that this was the cause of
the explosion. The loss is estimated
at 5000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
SECURED VALUABLE cURIos.
Rare Archaeological Specimens Founc
In Egypt by Dr. Risner.

Rare Archaeological Specimens Found
In Egypt by Or. Risner.
San Francisco Aug. 21.-Dr. George
Risner. who for two years has been
delving in Egypt for archaeological
specimens for the Phoebe Hearst mu-
scum at the university of California,
has reached this city, He has Sc
cured many valuable curios
The most valuable and rare articles
exhumed was gold jewelry of the
time of the first dynasty. These were
taken by the Egyptian government
for the concession Of searching for
ancient relics in the country Four
hundred boxes, shipped from Egypt
by DR.. Risner are now on their way to
the university. Many of the arti-
cles they contain are without duplicate
in the world
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
1900 MILES BY WAGON.
Journeyed From Arkansas to connecti-
cut In mPrarie schoonern

Journeyed From Arkansas to conneeti-
cut In "Prairie Schooner"
New York, Aug. 21-John w. Black
and his family have reached Danbury,
Conn, from Arkansas. after three
months trip, says a Danbury special
to The Herald They came in
"prairie schooner" from Bonneville,
Ark, 1900 miles.
Black, who is said to be indepen-
IDENTIFY wealthy, conceived the idea OF
visiting his relatives in Connecticut
and driving the entire distance. living
gypsy life enroute The family
left home in May and headed for st.
Louis, travelling from there TO Terrq
Haute and then to Indianapolis, from
which point they journeyed to Wheel
ing and then struck a straight line
across the country to Newburg on the
Hudson. The travellers covered about
Is miles a day on the average, and
camped at night, using the huge wag-
on for sleeping quarters and cooking
over camp fires wherever they stop
ped. Beds, cooking utensils and
supply Of provisions were carried in
the wagon. The whole family were
in excellent health and spirits when
they reached Danbury, which was
practically the end of their journey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
Troops Ordered Out.

Frankfort, Ky. Aug, 21.-In re-
sponse to a request from the sheriff of
Logan county, Governor Beckham has
ordered out the Russellyllle militia
company to preserve order and pre-
vent a lynchlng In the event the
murderer of Miss Wick ls captured Re-
ports received here from Russellville
indicate that excitement there is at
high pitch
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
The SiCkest Man is Not Always in Bed,

The meanest kind of sickness is just to be able
attend to duties and yet not feel equal to the task
The eternal grind keeps many in the traces who
ought to be in bed
thorough course of Johnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic would give a new lease life to such people,
1t tones up the the Whole digestive apparatus Puts
splendid appetite. Renews strength and restores
vitality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
OrF1cE OF ]. R. LASsITER.

HENDsONvILLE, S. c., Sept. 2, 1896.
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 were always exposed to the worst malarial
influences | employed over one hundred hands,
and the work was conducted 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.
My attention was then called to Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic, and l determined to give the
medicine a trial. | procured 1t, and those who
were sick were put this treatment and those who
were feeling badly were at once given the Tonic.
In short time every one Ofthe one hundred hands
was well and reported for duty and from that time
on I used nothing else but JOhnsons Tonic and
never had another case of fever.
Yours very truly,
j. r. LASSITER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
SHARP REMINDER TO PORTE.
Turkey VIII Now Fulfill Promises
Made Uncle Sam.

Constantinople, Aug. 21.-The sharp
reminder of the United States minister
John G. A. Leischman, to the porte
is having the desired effect of hasten.
ing the carrying out of the latter's en-
gagements for the settlement, hereto.
fore disregarded, namely, the return
of package Of insurance policies
seized by the authorities, was complied
with yesterday while indications point
to the porte being desirous of pre-
venting further friction by settling the
other matters, including the rebuild
ing of the American mission house at
Kharput, Turkish Armenia, destroyed
at the time of the Armenian massacre
there and the granting Of permission
to Armenian women and children to
Join their husbands and fathers who
are naturalized Americans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
Laruest Steamer AfIoat.

Belfast. Ireland, Aug 21-The
White Star Line steamer Cedric, Of
q 900 tons. the largest steamer ahoat,
was successfully launched at Har-
land & VOLTS yards here today. She
is 700 feet long, has Is feet beam and
draws 49lA feet of water Her car
rying capacity is S,4O0 tons and she
has accommodations for 5000 passen-
gers. It is expected that the Cedric
will be ready for service in the au-
tumn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22

Atlanta, Aug. 21.--Colonel W. A.
Hemphill who died suddenly last Sun.
day evening, left an estate which Will
net, at the lowest estimate of his broth.
er, r. A. Hemphill, executor, $250,000
over and above all indebtedness. He
had between $4,000 and 100000 in
life insurance, and the remainder Of
the property consists of real estate
and stocks and bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22

New York, Aug. z1.-William j.
Duffy. connected with the internal rev
enue office in this city, accompanied
by two men in a boat swan from a
point 100 yards below Brooklyn bridge
to 400 yards below Channel buoy No.
12. nearly opposite the iron steamboat
pier at Coney Island A conserva-
tive estimate of the distance is II
miles: the time was 4 hours and 10
minutes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22

Philadelphia, Aug. 21-Charles A..
Johnson, aged "a years, formerly a
well known pugilist and professional
bicycle rider, committed suicide at his
home here today by swallowing chic
roform. Domestic troubles are said
to have prompted the act. Johnson
came to this city from Minneapolis
six years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
,+o,s EoIIowers PREDOMINANT.

Berlin. Aug. 21.-It is announced
here in a dispatch from Toxic, from
Japanfi that incomplete returns Of
the elections for members Of the house
Of representatives indicate that there
had been no material change in the
balance Of the parties, and that the
Marquis Ito's followers retain predomi-
nance,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
Will oF MRS. FAIR.
II Disposes of an Estate Valued at
About 100000.

About 100000.
San Francisco, Aug. 21-The Call
says the will of Mrs. Charles Fair,
which is now in the hands Of Attor-
neys Knight & Heggerty disposes OF
an estate consisting Of cash, real prop.
erty and railroad and government
bonds, approximately valued at $780,
900, which is left to her mother Mrs,
Hannah A. Nelson, of Newmarket. n.
j., and her husband.
"If her relatives agree to forego all
claims to any part of the estate Of
Charles Fair that portion Of the estate
which Mrs. Fair left to her husband
and which reverts as a matter OF Law
to his heirs, will be divided among
Mrs. Fairs legatees. share and share
alike. This course it is said, has
been decided upon in order to avoid
litigation"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
crear victory for Democrats.

Nashville. Tenn, Aug, 2L-There
are three counties that have not yet
sent in their official returns to the sec
retary of state in the judicial cleo
tion. but the SO heard from give Dem
ocratic majorities of about $4,000 thou
sand votes. About 100000 votes were
polled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
JAIL BIRDS MUTINY.

sheriff's Wife and Deputy Succeed In
QuelIlng Same.
Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 21.-A tele'
phone message from Centerville, says
that a mutiny occurred in the county
Jail early today resulting in the seri-
Gus wounding of Sheriff Davies.
The sheriff's wife seized an ak, and
with the assistance of Deputy Beving-
ton, who had revolver, forced the
prisoners back to their cells. The
mutiny follows a series Of attempts to
break Jail within the past week, two
of which were successful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
Steamer DELAYED by Breakdown

Queenstown, Aug 21.-The White
Star Line steamer Germanic from New
York, Aug 10, arrived here at about
g:3O o'clock this morning, having
been delayed a few hours Sunday ow-
ing to the break down of her air
pumps
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
LInuor Causes Double Murder.

Gloucester, O., Aug. 21.-Perry Ok
ley, of Lysander, and Charles A.
Brown Of GalIiopolls, were shot and
killed in the street shortly after mid
night by Frank Smith. The men
were more or less intoxicated and
had quarrelled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
Patternson WiLI succeed senamN.

Charlotte N. c.. Aug. 21.-The sixth
district Democratic convention this
morning named Gilbert B. Patterson,
of Robson county, to succeed Con-
gresham Bellamy, after an all night
session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
J.ss.e sonennl Dead.

New York, Aug. 21.--A cablegram
to The Clipper from Portsmouth, Eng
land, announces the death there today
Of Bessie Bonehill, the vaudeville ac-
tress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
ASSAILANT
0F MISS SEDA WICK
BlOOdhOunds and Posse on
Fugitive's Trail.
If CAUGHT MAY BE LYNcHED,

All BUSINESS houses In RusSelViIle,
kyy Are Closed and Merchants Have
Joined In the search-eoverno Or
ders Out Troops.
RusseIlviHe, Ky, Aug. 21.-Ths
search for the unknown assailants OF
Miss Seda Wick, the daughter OF
Charles Wick, a prosperous farmer near
this city, who was assaulted and muir
dered at her home last night, is being
pushed With renewed vigor. Blood
hounds are on the trail of the fugi
tive and large posse is securing the
surrounding country If the murder.
er is caught lynching is almost GER
tain to occur.
A mass meeting Of prominent citi,
zens was held here this morning,
presided over by George B. Edwards,
one of the best known men in Rus.
sellville, and reward of $500 was
raised to supplement the $500 offered
by Governor Beckham for the catpure.
All business houses are closed in this
city to allow the merchants to parti-
cipate in the search, 1t is expected he
will be captured before the day is
ended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
r. EXPRESS

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We snip ,-g,t on sPf 10 indicate contents. When
with no @ if r. and testit, if it Is not satstAc
you receive Il i s at our expense and we viii re-
to[y T6l- T5Iq' 55 We guarantee this pra9s Z 70
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express Pr s3on luz, express prepaid SS0 co.
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cRStseS mar sS2ndle 1G ali inc leading brands OF Ryc
.n6 bourbon Whisktes in the maIke{ s,,iII.S ar. al
III sare WOW 50 per cent. ON YOuL puL enaae-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22

OiT me abo9e are only a few brands OF tn
r,snV we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, suc1 as COIL
WhisSev, Peach and Apple Brandles, ETC.,
soid e0ually as low, from e1,25 gallon up
make a specially of the jug trade and
ali orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements or
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-22
Starting and Staying.

At the start iii long race, the advant"
age often appears to be with an outsider:
BIlt the race is won not in starting out
in staying. The quality which wins is
stavinp power. 1t is so in the race OF
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
Women and Jewe;s.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that
is the order of a woman'spreferences.
Jewels form a magnet OF mighty
power to the average woman. Even
that greatest of all jewels, health, il
ruined in the strenuous efforts to
make or save the money to purchase
them, II a woman will risk her
health to get a coveted gem, then let
her fortiiy herself against the insid-
ious consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the reg
ular use Of DR.. Boschee's German
Syrup 1t will promptly arrest con-
sumption in its early stages and heal
the affected lungs and bronchial
tubes and drive the dread disease
from the system. 1t is not a cure-all
but it is certain cure for coughs,
colds and all bronchial troubles. You
can get DR.. q. G. Green's relia bic
remedies at any drugstore.
cow Get Green's Special Almanac.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
MAY DEFY ALL DISEASE.
The Theory Advanced of Universal
Immunixation EXcltes Scien-
THE Comment,

DR.. John A. Wyeth, the diScoyerer
of the hot water cure for tumor, who
returned from Carlsbad and Paris
on the Kron Prina Wilhelm the other
day, told of wonderful theory adj
vanced before the London medical
congress at which Lord Lister pre-
Slled hy Prof. W. II. Welch, who
holds the chair of bacteriology AT
Johns Hopkins university, Baltimore,
1T was on immunization from al
Diseases" said Dr. Wyeth, Prof.
Welch lays claim to having made
some discoveries along the line of a
universal virus which will give i'm.
npGity from or prove a remedial
agent in all diseases. All man viii
have to do will he TO get inoculatcd
with the virus and he never will
-~utch anything, 'fhe theory is en-
j,rcly logical"
DR., Wyrth said Cni,bad, with its
10000 invalid> who thought they
we're III, who were i'll ana didn't
knuw II, and who didn't know whrth-
rr they were i'll or not. was show.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
TO RENO. Ell HISTORIC PILE.
I. he NuteI Des InvRlides nj Paris
Likely 10 BE Made Into
Museum

The Hotel Des lnvalities. Paris, the
historic Institution which for many
Years has sheltered the veterans of
he French army, will gradually be
converted into Il series of museums.
Ghis step, which is holly opposed by
many officers of the army. has long been
rnder consideration by the govern
.nent and was practically decided by
The recent Death of Gen. ArnauX, gov
TTnOr Uf The home. II is said that no
one will he appointed in his place.
Only about 100 veterans have homes
IN the hotel. although it's pensioners
and employees number 5000. This. il
Is urged. is too large an establishment
for so few soldiers. The institution
is now under the direction of a sub.
officer.
The traditions of Louis NV. it's
founder, and of Napoleon l., who was
deeply interested in its support, make
the military party loath to part with
the old pile. which is still a suitable
shelter for veterans Of the war of
1870.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
r AMlLI AT LAoI KEUnIIED.
After a Separations OF TwCnty-EiEht
Years the Four Fink Children
Meet Again.

In 1873 the family of Mr. and Mrs. Al
bert Fink, who prior to that time had
resided at Toledo. o., was scattered,
owing to the death Of the parents. The
children. four in number. were adopted
in various families, and completely lost
track of one another Since growing
up they have searched forone another
with the result that three of them
Albert, the Oldest, who was adopted
by Frank Nanarle, well known at Tole-
do; Frank ~, the second son, adopted
by wealthy farmer living at Air Line
Junction, and May, who was reared in
the Tillman family of Toledo-were
reunited some years ago and kept in
touch. Nothing. however, could be
learned by any of them concerning he
youngest girl, Katie, until through an
advertisement, which she had inserted
in one of the local papers last Sunday,
stating her parentage and asking for
information of her brothers and sister,
a reunion was effected. Katie had mar
ried Z. IL. Rainsberger, of Petersburg,
Mich, and her brother. Frank Fink,
seeing her advertisement, went to see
her and plan was formed for family
reunion AT \. Fink's home in Lemoyne,
where the four children were reunited
after 70 years separation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
BIG SUM FOR MISSIONS,
over S5O.00O Pledged at n single
Meeting In Gospel Tabernacle
4 la New York city.

Pledges for $53,4;G for missionary
work We're given the other day 10y the
people who assembled at the Guspr.
tabernacle, G93 Eighth avenue, New
York city, aud listened to the appeal
If Rev. y. y, Simpson. over S6,l00 ia
cash was given. The promises to pay
have year To run, DR., Simpson say
they glwuy, are paid--that is, less than
one per cent, Of the note giNcr> default
in payment. and this loss is made NJ.
by contribution, from other sources,
\ rrrcnt collection was lhe last for
Lii 4caGu II Lis Christian AL Aliasiun-
lry alliance. From similar services a.
r' Orchard, Me, and other ..a,c> Mr..
sampson has COLLECTED 100000, 50 he
a. 100000 pledged lie expects o.
get IN >!oo,ouJ. Last year he collected
5 lN6.mn.
The toi-,,t gift was a promise If
$j.ioo, Tee pledge. g. o9D aea
we're fpuuo intlt, kcts.t. urSl, =,
one of >a.one, one oi @a.jOo. two of 5000.
and one .ut Sl.iOO.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
SAGE TO RETIAk.
New York Financier, n l. said. Ex-
poets Soon to Drop Active
business Cares.

Russell sage. il was saiu IN good au-
thuriis, ha> decided To withdraw from
active business life. Il j. reported that
lie has "a arranged his business affairs
tnat they viii nut need his constant
watching and attendance. According
~ Inc si0ry. Mr.. Sage has contemplated
this step for some time.
CDuviHced that aye has taken firm
grip on his iron constitution and that
II he had not possessed the most re-
Markabie vitality he would have Weld
ed long az" Ia the strain To which he
has been objected for 80 many wears,
Mr.. Sage has concluded to take more
rest lIehad hoped to resume hi, imam
cial operations long before this time
but Mrs. Sage and the attending physi-
clans have finally persuaded him he
must he prudent if he desire. To pro-
long his life.
Ia the lasr year Mr.. Sage has 81 sys-
iemaiized his business that now it will
not need his eptire attention. 1t i il
such aeunditiun that it may be intrust-
ed To- the care of Others.
one Of Mr.. Sage's closest friends is
DR.. John +. Mum. of New York city,
who !, not only his medical adviser IN,
i said to have represented the aged
tinancicr in many of hi> enterprises.
The doctor has insisted that Mr., Sage
should look more carefully To- his pll>-
ical welfare than he has of late, and ii
was with the greatest reluctance thar
this sound advice has been accepted.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
SENATOR PUMPS A HANDCAR.
non Mr. Nelson, of Minnesota.
Catches IA Train After a
StTeHUDUs tide. !.

United States Senator Nelson, of
Minnesota, pumped handcar five
miles The other afternoon in order
to MAKE connections with a train for
Two HGrbors, where he was billed
for speech that night. The senator
had been at lIibbing and left there
shortly after noon. When five miles
from Wolff Junction the train ran
into wreck and things looked
dubious for keeping his engagement.
Directly he espied a handcar beyond
the wreck and, after making a dicker
for its use, he jumped on and pro-
PEELED himself to the junction. reach
ing there just in time to make con-
nectiohs. The exercise was quite vio-
lent for the senator, who managed TO
leave his trousers in a more or les,
soiled manner. Otherwise there were
no ill effects.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
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