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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-05

Numerous attempts have been made
to make the descent of Niagara Falls
but all without success until last Oc-
tober, when the feat was accomplish
ed byeAnnie Edison Taylor, Michigan
school ma'am. She had built at Bay
City, Mich, large conical shaped
barrel, some five feet high. Weight
ing this with huge blacksmith's
anvil she was strapped inside. The
barrel was then supplied with mir by
n common bicycle pump and thus
equipped the descent OF the falls was
successfully made. Her performance
inspired Jos. lie Brandt, with the
idea for the mechanical effect in
cover Niagara Falls" which has since
been perfected by Messrs. Rowland
and Clifford. The play will appear
Ia the Grand Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, next week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-05

At the Colonial next Thursday, man
ager VIM. A. Brady will present Foxy
Grandpa" a musical farce comedy In
three acts, book by Il. Melville Baker,
and music by Joseph Hart. The basis
of the play is series Of Carl Il.
Schultze's popular newspaper sketches,
under the title taken for the play, and
the latter serves as a vehicle for the
display Of the abilities of clever COM
pany of comedians, each of different
school. Seats are now on sale.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-05

Hal. Reid's beautiful melodrama,
"At Cripple Greek" which scored inn
mediate success when it was intro
duced to the stage last season, is an
nounced as the attraction at the
Grand Opera House for three days,
beginning Thursday matinee. Nov. 6.
The play opens in Martin Masons
dance hall at Cripple Creek, where
the bad men and gaudy women mix
i'm riotous revel The second act shows
a cabin under towering walls of Rift
Canon. The third act shows the main
lead OF the Last Dollar" mine. These
and the remaining scenes are start
lngly realistic and the situations of
the play are in keeping with the set
tlngs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-05

Effie Ellsler's role of Mary
Tudor in when knighthood
Was In Flower" is by far the longest
she has played, the part demanding her
presence on the stage for two hours
out of the three during which the per-
formance runs. Miss Ellsler declares
that it is the most arduous character
she has ever played, including longer
and more frequent speeches than are
accorded to Barbara in Barbara
Freitchie,' Glory Quayle in "The
Christian" some Of her most recent
dramatic triumphs. Seats will be on
sale next Thursday for both matinee
and evening performances at the
Colonial, Saturday, Nov. sth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
HOPING FOR A BETTER PRICE.
Realty Owner Will Wait a Week to
Sell Out.

A rather good story was told yester-
day upon a welIknown resident of
AmeEicuE who, for divers reasons, has
decided to sell out his realty interests
here and try for success elsewhere.
He placed his home with a real es.
tate dealer to be sold, fixing the price
at 81, 900.
81 am rather afraid that / cannot get
that price for it now" the agent told
him. The housewives was visibly
disappointed
81 can probably sell it for 81, 700 or
So, 800 even now" the agent continued,
"but if the county goes wet next
Thursday I believe your property will
easily bring So, 800"
Then by all means wait until after
the election" joyfully replied the
would be seller of realty.
The story may be more appreciated
when it is known that the departing
citizen is an honest and conscientious
prohibitionist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
COUNTING ON HUNDRED BALES.
Fleesy Will Roll Into Americas This
Morning

Cotton bales from dozen different
points came to Americas warehouses
yesterday, receipts being larger than
upon any day since the new season
opened. The new bales were OF good
weight and excellent quality and reaai-
Iy brought eight cents or better. But
yesterday receipts will be buta drop
IN the bucket to receipts today and to
morrow. The weather this week has
been good for picking, and several
hundred bales, perhaps, were gather
cd upon the farms about Americus,
Eight cents is the prevailing price, but
sharp advance IN contracts yester.
day indicates a higher level of values,
perhaps, as there is suspicion of an
attempted corner on August cotton.
In this event there may be very con-
siderable advance during the next ten
days, or until the expected squeeze
is over,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
BOILED DOWN TO FOUR LINES
Small Items of Interest Briefly
Related

AmerRus will receive probably a
hundred bales of cotton today and to-
morrow, and may even go we'll over
that figure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Macon N. Dudley oc-
cupied yesterday their pretty new resi-
dence out Lee street, one of the cozi-
est in that vicinity.
Sumter county shows property val
ne loss of S187, 800 from last year Ter
rell county, our neighbor, shows gain
this year of $40, 900.
The Columbus ball team spent the
morning here yesterday en- route home
from Cordele, where they rather
smashed the local team.
Thousands of farmers from all Sec
tons of the United States will gather
in Macon in October to attend the
National Farmers Congress.
1t is hoped the struggle in the state
of Washington to shake the hand OF
the man who secured a piece of Tracy +
trousers will speedily Gubside.
Some engagements are broken oil
owing to a misunderstanding, and
others because the interested parties
understand each other too we'll.
In two days Atlanta raised thous
and dollars to get a new elephant
Clio must haYe occupied a prominen'
place in the great heart of Atlanta,
Every business man in the city
can lend a helping hand to the Elk
They gre engaged in movement tina
will result tn great beneftto Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
TERRELL NOW LENDING MONEY
People Pay No Taxes and County Is
Lending Money.

Sumter's adjoining neighbor, Terrell
county, is in splendid condition finan-
cially and been so for several years
past, Yesterdays issue of the Dawson
News states that at their September
meeting the board of county commits
sloners will consider the question of
the county tax levy for this year, ard
that it is probable that no tax will be
levied. Last year, owing to the pro-
fits arising from the dispensaries, it
was not necessary to levy county tax
and it will probably be the same this
year. AT present the county has &c.
900 dollars out interest and 81, 500 IN
the treasury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Mems Outing Shirts.

The makers are largely re-
spOnsible for the price break
here, Unloading their surplus
stock at a loss to them-a gain
to you though.
Again we will place on sale
a lot Of Mems Negligee Shirts,
worth 75c and 81; very special
at 25c. Limit four to each
customer.
Mems Negligee Shirts, with
or without collars; a beautiful
assortment of colors; worth 75c
at 49e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Mems Clothing reduced from 25 to 50 per cent.
Boys Clothing reduced from rs to 80 per cent
Special reductions on Hosiery and Underwear
Special reductions on gents furnishing goods
nearly all kinds
All Straw Hats for half and some less than half
former prices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Look Pleasant, Please

Photographer G. c. HARLAN, of Eaton,
o., can do SO now, though for years he
couldn't, becaused he suffered untold
agony from the worst form of indiges-
lion. All physiciaps and medicines
failed TO help hiol till he tried Electric
Bitters, which worked such wonders
for him that he declares they are god
send to sufferers from dyspepsia and
stomach troubles. Unrivaed for di-
seases of the Stomach, Liver and kid
neys. they build up ond give new life to
the whole system. Try them. Only
sos. Guaranteed by the E bridge
DrugstOres
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Extensive preparations being for the
fall bushes, and we leave for York in a short
time anxious to convert everything possible
into the spot oas Sp0 fas only on all goods quot
mead at any time soon, anything in the above line
now is the time to buy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Not Over-W Wise.

There is an old allegorical picture OF
a girl scared at grasshOpper, but in
the act of heedlesslY treadi4g on a
snake. This is PARALLEL by The man
who.spends a large sum of money build
ing a cyclone cellar, but neglects to pro-
vide his family with bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as a safeguard against bowel
complaints, whose victims outnumber
those of the cyclone hundred 70 one.
This remedy is everywhere recognized
as the NEST prompt and reliable medi-
cine in use for these diseases. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Just Look at Her.

Whence came tnat sprightly step
faultless skin, rich, rosy compile xion
smiling face She looks good, feels
good. Here's her secret She uses
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Result
all organs sactiye, digestion good, no
headaches, no chance for "blues." Try
them yourself. Only 25c at the e.
drudge Drugstores,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
REGRETS TO LEAVE AMERICUs
Lifelong Citizen Will Remove to At.
lanta.

Mr., Lott Warren has gone to Allan
ia to reside, and will remove his esti-
mable family there IN few days, Mr..
Warren's entire life has been spent
here and the people of Americas gen
orally, among whom he has ever been
held in highest esteem, will regret his
departure. He has already establish
ed himself in business there and his
many Americas friends will wish him
success in his new field
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Extended Courtesies.

MIR. Howard Coates, the capable and
popular .secretary of Congressman
Lewis, made himself most agreeable
to the hosts gathered in Montezuma
Thursday. The Times Recorder re-
turns thanks to him, Hon. J. E. Hays
and his charming wife for special oour-
tesies
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Carpets and Mating at cut prices
Lace Curtains, Window Shades at cut prices
All Smyrna Rugs, Velvet Rugs, Brussels Rugs at
cut prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
For Sale.

A piano and COW, Both excellent
Apply at 1876 Taylor street, 15-Gt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
MRS NURPHEY DIED THURSDAY
Former Resident of Amerlcus Has
Passed Away.

Mr.. O. @. Hawkins received informa-
ton Yesterday of the death OF Mrs. L. B.
Murpheya at Faunsdale, Ala. Mrs Muir
phey was a sister-in-law of Mrs. G. @.
Hawkins and also of Mr.. w. f.. Murphey
formerly of Americus. She resided in
this city for a number of years and
MANY friends here will learn of her
death with deep regret. Two children
survive her The body will be con-
veyed to Columbus today for inter
ment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
Ohero'7 to Be a Ioutlng Out of.."
.....Iemnqnls and Odd Lois

NE Big Clearance Sale just ended is closely followed by
this other bargain event Money saving here is most
promised as this sale final cleaning OF all the
lefOvers reading OF the offerings will convince OF the
TACT that go prices have been put upon every item
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

1t is not question now of price but the main idea
is to sell the stuff We don't want to carry over
single piece of summer goods avoid and every
inducement will be offered now to move the goods
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Silks and WOODEN Dress Goods reduced 20 to a.
per cent. %
All Wash Goods will be sold for almost half for.
mer prices.
Linens and White Goods at tempting reductions
Hosiery, Ribbons, Underwear greatly reduced.
LaCes, Embroideries Belts, ChateIaine BAGS.
ETC., at cut prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
new ROCK ISLAND MAN.
r. A. Jackson Of Richmond Made
General Attorney.

Richmond. Ind, July AR. A. Jack
son of this city has been appointed
general attorney of the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railroad company
with headquarters in Chicago The ap-
pointment is effective August 1.
The appointment of r. A. Jackson of
Richmond, Ind, to be general attorney
of the Rock Island is a move in keep
ing with the aggressive policy of the
Moores and President Leeds, who are in
control of the road. In several in
stances the new management has
brought entirely new man to the Rock
Island into the service. and this appoint
ment is but another illustration of their
policy.
Mr.. Jackson will be located at Chi
cago and fills the vacancy caused by
the appointn ent of Robert Mather, who
was appointed general counsel in addi-
tion to his duties as second vice presi-
dent of the Rock Island. Mr.. Jackson
is not known by the officials of the
road at the general offices in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
DROP IN CORN.
Bears Hammer July Option
Down About 5 Cents.

Chicago, July 14-Corn bears gave bulls
who are supporting the corner in July
corn a severe drubbing about mid-ses-
sion on the board of trade today. The
market opened without any news of
particular significance although the
manner in which receiving houses were
making contract corn and sending it
into this market caused much nervous
ness among the big bull leaders The
sentiment was inclined toward the bear
ish side for the first two hours, yet
without any signs of stampede. When
the estimate came, however. that to-
morrow's receipts would be 1000 cars
or over, traders who had the cash stuff
in hand threw it at the bulls with such
vigor that in ten minutes the price Of
July options dropped 57z cents.
Excitement was not marked but spec
ulators all over the floor voiced the
opinion that the corner had been broken.
Trade was of good size, better than for
several days, over half million bushels
being put out for profits by the crowd
who were getting the cash stuff 20 cents
cheaper than they were selling July. The
congested option opened dull, 1zc lower
than it closed Saturday with a sale at
S511c, an advance was made to 86c and
then came the thud to 803zc Later there
was some support given by the Gates
crowd and July Steadied near 801zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
The Campanille Of st. Marks
Church, Venice, Collapsed.
WAS FOUNDED In SSS.
Had Been Repaired and Inn
proved From Time to Time.
First Warning of Danger Came
Sunday Afternoon.

Venice, Italy, July 1.-THE Campanille
of ST. Marks church, 9S metres high. col
lapsed at 1904 this morning and feh
with a great crash into the plaza
The Campanille, which was entirely
detached from the cathedral, collapsed
where it stood and is now a heap OF
ruins. The cathedral and palace OF
the dogeS are quite safe, but a corner OF
the royal palace was damaged. Repairs
on the Campanille were to have been
there was some loss of life. The ruins
are surrounded by a Gordon of troops
The first intimation of danger was tho
sudden appearance yesterday OF long
itudinal crack in the corner of the wall
facing the clock tower and the break
ing of two windows. A concert which
had been arranged to be held on the
plaza yesterday evening was stopped
by order OF the perfect, with the object
of preventing a concourse of people.
The Campanille stood opposite the
church, or the cathedral of ST Marks.
1t was founded in 1888, restored in 1929.
provided with a marble top in 1417 and
in 1517 was crowned with the figure OF
an angel nearly 16 feet high. The log
getta, or veStibule, the east side OF
the Campanille was once a rendezvous
of the nobilia and afterwards a waiting.
room for the guards during the sessions
of the great council. There were bronze
statues of Peace, Apollo Mercury and
Pallas on the coping of the Campanille,
and its fine bronze doors were much ad-
mired. At the top of the tower a fire
watchman with a telescope was con-
tinually stationed.
The ruins are piled up to height
of 100 feet and the plaza Di San Marco
and the adjoining squares are covered
with debris and dust. Some damage
vestibule, on the east side of the Cam
panille
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
FOXY TRACY.
OUTLAW Works a Neat Game on
the Officers and Gets Away.

Seattle Wash, July Awhile the
deputies were confident yesterday that
Tracy must be near the end of his
rope, the information received this
morning is not encouraging. Tracy
was twice reported near the Indian
reservation, close to Enumclaw,- last
evening. This morning the posse ac-
companying the dogs rushed from
Kanasak to Buckley on a false clew.
only to find a message that Tracy had
exchanged shots with the deputies near
Palmer last night. The men and dogs
at once started back to Palmer by way
of Enumclaw. The following message
was received at IL o'clock this morn
ing:
"Enun claw, July 14.-After a wild
ride from Buckley to Enumclaw the
posse brought the freight to Palmer.
Word has been received here that Tracy
has fought a battle with two deputies
at the Palmer school house last night
No particulars or names are known.
Almost anything may be expected now.
Tracy worked a neat game on the Of
ficers in order to get to Palmer. He
was within a mile of that place yester-
day morning when he learned that the
officers were there. He then worked
back towards Enumclaw and showed
himself on the road to Buckley. He was
in the woods, and while officers were
stationing guards he ran a mile and
boarded a freight train on a grade
and proceeded to Palmer, where he is
now, no doubt, making for the Stam-
pede Pass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14

ton was shut off from Topeka to
the east. The Santa Fe for two days
has been using the Union Pacific be-
tween Topeka and Kansas City for
through passenger trains and the Rock
Island uses that road regularly.
Three Rock Island trains were held
for several hours awaiting arrange
ments for running the trains to Kansas
City in another manner.
AL the passengers from the west.
south and sol. lwest for points east of
A1tmont, Mo-, were placed on two OF
the trains and sent to their destinations
via the ST. joseph branch of the Rock
Island to Altmont. All the passengers
for Kansas CITY and local points be-
tween Kansas City and Altmont were
placed on the eastbound Colorado flyer
which was run to Pierce Junction, the
first station north of Horton and run
to Kansas City over the lines of the
Missouri Pacific
The Santa Fe has been running its
trains via the cutoff and Ottawa The
only train from Topeka to the east to-
day is the one at 4:30. 1t is planned to
run to Topeka and back to Usage City,
thence to Kansas City by way of Quen-
emo and Ottawa.
1t is not known how soon the Union
Pacific track will be cleared and opened
for use between Kansas City and To-
peka. A freight train accident on a
piece of soft track will delay the work
considerably. A Rock Island freight car
broke down on a stretch of soft track
and great difficulty is being encounter
ed in clearing the track.
The Santa F'e is running local trains
between points not served by regular
trains and the point where the washout
occurred at Lake View. A special train
was sent west from here this morning
at II :55 o'clock carrying mail as far as
Emporia. EaStbound mail was carried
on this train to Emporia where it was
transferred to regular eastbound trains
over the cutoff. Mail was sent east
again this afternoon over the Rock Is
land via Pierce Junction to Kansas
City.
COUNTRY IS FLOODED
The highest point reached by the KAN
sas river was at noon Sunday, when the
water measured 16 feet and inches.
From Sunday noon until 10 o'clock this
n norning the water has been about sta
tionary. Trees in leaf have been float
ing down stream, which indicates that
the water is cutting away the banks
west of here.
acres of bottom lands west and east OF
Topeka have been inundated and with
every inch of rise the damage is great
ly increased. In many places there are
grave fears that the water will cut a
new channel.
There are no trains between Topeka
and Kansas City.
East of Topeka on both the north and
south sides of the river the country is
under water and the river is from a halt
mile to mile wider than usual. On the
north side two miles east of Topeka the
Granville road is five feet under water
and at that point the river is nearly a
mile wide.
The family named Owens, living on
the J. B. Billiard farm. were forced to
abandon the house. The house is hall
mile from the river but it is surrounded
by water several inches deep and tie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
BAILEY'S NEW BANK.
Candidate For Governor Interested in
Ono at Excelsior Springs.

A "syndicate'' of Kansas Republicans
has started a bank down at Excelsior
Springs, Mo The principal ones inter-
ested m it al w. ]. Bailey. Republican,
candidate for governor: d. ]. Hanna.
candidate ior lieutenant governor on
the same ticket; Morton Albaugh chair
man of the Republican state central
committee and state bank commission
er; C. S. Jobes, formerly national bank
commissioner for Kansas and now pres
ident of the American National bank of
Kansas City and T. w. Harrison of To-
peka. The president of the bank VIII
be Riley Bivens, of Liberty, Mo. 1t is
stated that the Kansas parties are also
investing in business property in Excel
sior Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
SUNDAY AT OTTAWA.
Chautauquans Attend Service at
Various City Churches.

Ottawa. Kan, July 14-Sunday was
the usual quiet day ON the Chautauqua
grounds. Most of the visitors attended
the city churches. w. Larrimore spoke
at the First Presbyterian church, where
he took his club of more than 100 boys.
Professor ]. P. Martin. of Virgil. Kan,
preached at the North Ottawa M E.
church Rev. William Eaton of Cherry
vale. preached at the North Ottawa
Baptist church. Rev. H. w. Chaffee,
acting president of the Chautauqua
preached at the Christian church. Pro-
fessor Nathaniel Butler, d. D., Chicago,
preached at the First Baptist church.
Rev. c. B. Spencer D. D., of Kansas
City, preached at the First M. E.
church. DR.. Graham Taylor, of Chi
cago, spoke at the Congrega tional
church. The Girls club attended this
church and Professor Johnston, musical
director, led the singing. At 8 o'clock
the First Regiment band gave a sacred
concert at the tbernacle and at four
O'Clock DR.. D. D. Lynch, Wichita
preached the annual Chautauqua SER
mon. At o'clock there was a vesper
service and the evening was taken up
with the orchestra and union young
peoples service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-14
DROWNED NEAR HOME.
William Kennedy Loses His Life
in Wards Creek.

William Kennedy. the 15-year-old son of
James Kennedy (colored), who lives on
Wards creek. north of Potwirf was drown
ed in the stream near his home at 8
o'clock Sunday afternoon while In SWIM
ming with other boys At the point where
Greenwood avenue, the back water from
the river has filled the little stream to a
depth of II or 15 feet There was no cur
with cramps or became tangled in some
brush.
The other boys. who were larger than
kennedy, say that he sank and came to
the surface several times. but made no
outcry, and they thought he was letting
down to find the bottom and did not be-
come alarmed until they saw him for the
logs, into the stream in hopes that he
might catch them and gave the alarm A
crowd collected and Mr.. Frank SQuires.