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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Gambler Pays Reward.

Atlanta, April 1.-Govcrnor Gambler
yesterday paid a reward of $3.50 fol
the capture of Howard Jackson, a ne
gro, who was wanted in Greene county
for murder. Jackson was convicted
and sentenced to Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for life. The reward was
paid to J. L. Brantley, of Sandersville
who made the capture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Phillips Kills His Wife

Eastman, Ca, April Wv. ]. Phil
lips, man of good family, yesterday
shot and killed his wife, who was in 8
delicate condition. The tragedy occur
red miles from Eastman. They had
been separated two months She had
still at large
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
TAKE YOUR CHOICE,

JUS take your choice.
An attack of Fever at
this time of year, with
Quinine as the treat
ment, means a week or
ten days lost from Busi-
ness.
1t means ten days of
unhappiness for you and
ten days of hard work
and anxiety for those
who love you.
This is putting it in it's
very happiest aspect. 1t
might mean your death,
a d it often means a
breakdown in general
health from which some
recuperate very slowly.
If you are a rich man.
your time is worth much
tO VOIIr oStata IF Won
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Famous Comedians to Appear Again

Chicago, April Robson and Crane
are to be reunited after separation OF
eight years. 1t may be for only one
performance, or it may be for two.
One is to be held in New York and
the other, if held, in Chicago, and both
are for the fund raising to establish a
home for INDECENT player folk. Infor'
nation of the proposed joint appear.
ance of the famous comedians has
been received in telegram from Mr..
Rnhsnn's manager. Daniel V. Arthur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
BLEW HER HEART OUT.
Fearing Consumption, Young Girl Ends
Her Existence.

Columbia, S. c.. April Within a
few months two sisters and a brother
of Miss Lizzie Madden, of Waterloo,
have died of consumption. She con.
tracted the disease.
Sunday while her mother was at
church the young lady sat in a chair,
rested the stock of q shotgun on her
bed, placed the muzzle to her breast
and with a stick pressed the trigger,
literally blowing out her heart
She was member of one of the
best families in that section. a young
girl prominent in churcn work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Electric Llaht In St. PauI,s.

New York, April Electric light
at last has been introduced into st
PauPs cathedral, says London dis
patch to The Tribune ]. p. Morgan
of New York, was chiefly instrumental
in bringing about {the innovation
through donation ~ $50, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
OF lmnortance to Stock Men

Cheyenne, Wy, April IA decision
of great Importance to stock men has
just been handed down by the Wyom.
ing supreme court. 1t is to the effect
that lessees of railroad land have alb.
solute control of the alternate govern.
ment sections
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Peace Movement Disconcerts Kruger

New York, April brussels tele'
grams indicate, says the London CORE
spondent of The Tribune, that the
peace movement of the Transvaal ex'
ecutive has greatly disconnected Mr..
Kruger Among the immediate re-
tainers of the ex-president word is
said to have been given out to dis
credit Schalkburger. The acting pres
ident, to whom Mr.. Kruger delegated
his powers, is denounced as a weak
kneed patriot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Rishon Cannot Accept Invitations,

London, April 1.-The engagements
of the bishop of London, Rt. Rev. Ar
thur Ingram, have compelled him to
decline the invitation OF Bishop Pot
ter, of New York, and other bishops
to address the missionary gatherings
in New York next Advent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Freight Blockade NAY Cause Loss

Butte, Mont, April 1.-The railroad
situation is such as to cause much ap
prehension among the merchants Of
the state, who fear great losses by
reason of freight tied up in the block
ades existing in North Dakota.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Consideration of oIeomaraarine Bill.

Consideration Of Oleomargarine Bit.
Washington, April 1.-At the conclu.
sion of routine business today the
senate resumed consideration of the
oleomargarine bill The debate of the
day was opened by Mr.. Heitfeld, of
Idaho, in opposition TO the measure,
the real intent of which, he said, was
to destroy the oleomargarine industry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Artnur l5rlce ResenteI .

Macon, Ga, April 1.-Judge FeNor
has resenteneed Arthur Price to be
hanged on Nay 2. He is the negro
who slxillass n1rs. Rowland. MI. Row
lona - his son were IN court today
aaal9 Z s. 49, 81 rga- sentenced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Confirmed BY the Senate.

Washington, April Combinations
by the senate: Indian agent, George
D. Corson, at San Carlos agency, Ariz
Consul, William E. Alger, at Puerto
Cortez, Honduras. UniteoS
shal for the Territory caS -
William d. Fossett, of OklahU1-5 - 4.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Florida Postmaster Named.

Washington, April 1.-THE president
has sent in the following nomination
to the senate Postmaster, John B
Leffingwell at Braidentown. Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
REBELLION IN SAN DOMINGO.
Uncle Sam Sends Warships There as
Matter of Precaution.

Matter of Precaution.
Washington, April 1.-The state de.
partment has been advised by cable of
the revolutionary movement in Santo
Domingo and has requested the navy
department to send a warship there,
and the Machias, now at San Juan,
Porto Rico, probably will start across
today.
The trouble is not believed to be
serious, but it is deemed we'll to have
a ship there as a matter Of precaution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
New Use for AutomobiIe.

New York, April American auto.
mobiles, motors and motor bicycles
are said to be in demand by the en-
gineer corps of the British army for
use in the South African campaign.
Several manufacturers in this country
have been requested to send specifi.
cations and prices of vehicles and mo-
tors at once to captain of engineers
whose corps is now stationed at Preto.
ria. The motor vehicles will be used
primarily for carrying searchlights in
the field, but also are to be put tC
tests for other military purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Eorn,er president Of cOI0nnbla Deaa..s''lI g !. {

Panama, Colombia. April IA pr
vate message received here from 30.
goto confirms the death, reported
March 19. at Villeta. few miles from
Bogota. of former President Manuel
San Clelr rnte.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured bv the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the LIQUID laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectuallv,
dispelling colds headaches and fcvcrs
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, ". Y.
For sale by all Druggists Price SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
mlmnons vmerea tor Sacred GROUND

New York, April 1.-An offer of $5,
100000 has been made by a European
syndicate for the site of st. Paul's
church, parish home and cemetery at
Broadway and Fulton streets. The
Trinity corporation refused the offer
and it was declared by the comptrol.
Ter that no offer for the famous proper.
ty will be considered. much less ac.
cepted. lit was the intention Of the
bidders to "skyscraper" on the
stfa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Why is ROYAL
Baking Powder bet
ter them any other ?

Because in it's mammoth works
corps of chemical experts is con-
stantly employed to test every ingre-
dient and supervise every process of
manufacture to insure a product ab-
solutely pure, wholesome and perfect
in every respect II
The most wholesome food and
the most digestible food are made
with Royal Baking Powder.
CO., WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
.BOER GENERALS ARE
PLANNING PEACE
Steyn and Delarey to Meet
Schalkberger.
COM. MEARs SENDS MESSAGE
Says His Command Will Abide by De.
cision of Boer Government-Britis
Again Sweeping the Northern Dis
triets of Orange River Colony.


Pretoria, April president Steyn
and General Delarey have been
located and a meeting between them
and Acting President Schalkburger is
expected to be arranged without fur
ther delay. 1t is reported that General
BOtha will also attend the conference.
Commandant Mears has sent in word
that his command will abide by the
decision of the Boer government.
Commandant DeVilliers, who has
been operating in the Kimberly dis
trict has sent in a flag of truce asking
for the terms. The movements have.
however, in no way interfered with
the military operations. The British
are again sweeping the northwest dis
tricts of the Orange River colony,
where it is believed they have about a
thousand of General DeWet's men
within the Gordon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02

N c.. ITO thank Dr. Pierce for the great good
received from the use of his Favorite Prescrip-
ton and Golden Medical Discovery l had
suffered for three years or more at monthly pc
RODS 1t seemed as though I would die with
pains in my back and stomach. could not
stand at ali without fainting. Had given up all
friends insisted upon my trying DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. With but little faith
tried it. and before had taken half bottle
felt better Now have taken two bottles Of
Favorite Prescription and one of Golden
Medical Discovery and / am entirely cured, and
In two 1ncIitns' time when all other medicines
had failed7
Il Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
AdNser, PAPER covers, sent free on re-
ceifkA of Fl one-cent stamps, to pay ex-
pensN Of mailing oukp Address DR..
Z. y Pierce, Buffalo, N. X.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02
Young Girls

Are often engaged in doing the work Of
a home under the most trying COndi-
tions. Nature cries out against the
STOPPING and lifting, the running up and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02

down STAIRS at LluleS
when labor should
be as light as posi-
BILE. 1t is owing to
overstrain or self
neglect under these
conditions that the
foundation is laid
for serious woman
ly disease. Irregu-
larity is the first
step to impaired
womanly health.
Perfect regularity
may be established
by the use of DIR.
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. It
will heal inflaTnn1a-
ton and ulcefation
and cure female
weakness. 1t
makes weak wonl-
en- strong and sick
women well.
ut gives me much
pleasure, /" writes Miss
Ella Sapp, Of James
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02

A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah, Ca.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02

ut gives me much
pleasure, " writes Miss
Ella Sapp, of James
tou,, Cut fDr-1 County
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-02

your time is worth much
to your estate. If Won
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
GOOD MAN WANTED FOR
NIGHT INSPECTORSHIP
Appointment May Not Be
Announced Just Yet.

Now that Lieutenant Matthews has
been promoted to the command OF the
Fourth precinct police. Major Sylvester
has turned his attention toward secur-
ing man to serve in the place vacated
by Lieutenant Matthews-that Of night
inspector.
The position is one to which all men
are not sui ed, It being absolutely neces-
sary that the incumbent shall be a man
capable Of rendering impartial judg-
nlent. The work is arduous, calling the
inspector from his home to patrol the
streets all night to see that the patrol
men perform their fun duty Lieuten-
ant Jordan, who held the Office before
Lieutenant Matthews, made an admir-
able record while serving as inspector
and was popular with the bIuecoats, as
was Lieutenant Matthews.
The Major has not as yet announced
whom he desires for the position, and
viii probably not for some days yet, as
Lieutenant Matthews viii not take
charge of the station in southwest
Washington until November 1.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
PAPER AS FUEL.

In these days OF scarcity Of fuel It
may be interesting to know how one
thrifty housekeeper, with more leisure
than money. has warmed her house for
years during the two weeks OF so II the
fall and spring when heat is needed in
the morning and evening only She uses
old newspapers. and prepares them for
combustion by twisting them into
fagots. For the furnace she tears the
paper in half, doubles each half together
and twists II tightly. For the fireplace
heater she separates the sheets.
crumples each together and finishes by
giving slight twist, while for the
small stove IN her sewing room, or for
a CRATE that is sometimes used in a
north room. she merely gives the paper
a Ct Jse crumple. She finds II better TO
prepare the fuel pretty near the time OF
usiLg it, az il burns better If 1t has not
been allowed TO gather dampness- This
fuel is prepared at odd times, usually at
dusk. BY the mistress and her children.
and is kept in huge bags made Of cast
on garments, and these form measures
for the amounts needed.-BrookIyn
Eagle
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
SCHOOL BOARD ORDERS
MANY CHANGES MADE
Promotions, Appointments,
and Transfers of Teachers.

At the meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation last night in the Franklin School
Building many changes were made in the
corps Of teachers in the city public
schools. All the members OF the board
were. present. General Boynton presid-
ed. The changes ordered are as follows:
Promotions-B. E RUhrer, from first
TO second grade; D. l. Renfro, from
fourth to fifth grade; D. E. Gardner.
from third to fourth grade; E. C. Brew
er, from third to fourth grade; -. Y.
Baker, from second TO third grade; Marv
Muckenhaupt, from first to second grade;
NJ E Wright. from $3.50 to $475; D. A.
Wylie. from $3.50 TO S475; A. B. Ho ward
from S475 to $500; A L. Cornell. from
$3.50 to $475; K. V. Koran, from $475 to
$500; E. T. MaUrer. from s475 to $500.
Appointments-Mau Lipscomb tenn
porary teacher OF cooking: E. c. West
colt, principal OF Greenleaf Night
School. vice Miss Whitzeu, resigned. F
". Todd, substitute teacher; Alberta
Moore, substitute kindergarten teach
er; Abbie CouItry, adele Moody, Lula
Brown, and Mignon Nixon, normal grad
yates.
Transfers-M- L Dodd, from half
grade Orr to first grade Cranch; Marian
YodeT, from first grade Cranch to half
grade Orr.
designations accepted-M J. Benia-
min, assistant director Of music; Edith
Il Browne, cooking teacher, and H "
Freeman. fifth grade.
Leave of absence granted N. F
Yount for three months.
An examination 70 fill vacancy in the
corps of music teachers will be held nj
the Franklin School Building on Satur
day next at a. n.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
VETERAN PED TO
WALK TO PHILADELPHIA
Edward Weston VIII Try to Reach
Quaker City in Twenty-fouf Hours
On Wager.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9o.-Edward PaEson
Weston, who thirty years ago went to
London and defeated Blower Brown
for the Sir John Ashley belt. is again
&c don his walking toys and make an
effort to walk to Philadelphia inside OF
twenty-four hours.
Weston, who is now in his sixty
fourth year, claims that he can accom-.
plish the feat in much less than thai
time.
Milton RobIee, proprietor of the Bar
thoidi Hotel, this city, has wagered. $500
with James G. Kennedy that Weston
cannot do the trick. The famous ped
has been training for the event for the
past ten days, and he says he is as good
as he was six years ago, when he Gov
cred 1l2 miles IN twenty-four hours.
weston VIII start from a certain point
in this city on Friday, November Z. at
O'Clock BE VIII be accompanied by q
trainer and representative OF Mr.. RobIee
and Mr. Kennedy
Weston is 10 offiCiate as referee in the
six-day go-as-y oU-piease race to be held
IN Industrial Art Hall, Philadelphia.
during the week OF November 10. and for
which he has donated a handsome belt.
10 be presented to the winner.
The distance by road TO Industrial Art
Hall, Philadelphia. is about !60 miles.
and Weston viii have to do a fraction
over four miles an hour TO accomplish
his task
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
WHY SHE GAVE UP HER JOE.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
West Philadelphia girl who recently
started to teach Sunday school class
has given it up as a bad job. 4 am not
built that way she said, in explaining
10 several friends why she had thrown
Up the sponge ard retired from the ring.
It's ali due 70 my temper. which is b.
10 means aEgelic-and II requires an ar
gelic disposition TO lead a Sunday schoc
class Of snail boys in the way the
should 90. There was one young In
named Paul, who was the limit #
ever get 70 heaven and meet Paul. C
or the other Of Us will have 10 quit =
had annoyed me from the first, but &
end came that Sunday when the IersC
was about turning your other chee.J 3
your enemy smites you. Just in wha5
I thought was the most interesting part
Of the lesson. and when I could almost
smell the halo singing my hair, Master
Paul surreptitiously pulled out all N
hairpins and down IL came all about y
shoulders Forgetting all about the he
son, 1 turned and slapped him IN
face. Then l threw uR the job
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
LONG NOSED MONKEYS.
Race Specimen Brought to HAMBURG
From RoTneo.

New YOTI, Sun.
Most monkeys have nothing but nose
holes, and no real nose, as we consider
it But there is monkey = 8orneo
that has a long nose. longer even than
that Of particularly Iong-nosed human
beings
A specimen Of this monkey, known as
the F:oboscis monkey, has just been
brought alive TO Europe, and is now in
Hamburg.
The queer creature has attracted much
attention It looks grotesqueIy human
like--very much like a man who has
put on big artificial nose for fun.
The monkey can move his nose m
ward OF downward. and he can make it
stick out straight from his face.
Il Is very rare TO find probes. Is mon
Keys in captivity Most of them die be-
fore they get much farther than Suez
because they are very sensitive to the
changes in temperature and TO the con
ditivns Of captivity.
The one in Hamburg has been named
XIII He looks extremely mild and
genie. but MS reputation Is different
He is accused OF being wicked and
treacherous.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
q Because | Was Suffering
With Consumption,

called at the Koch Lung Cure, at 100
Eleventh Street northwest, Washington.
I had a severe cough, expectorated q
great deal and had great difficulty in
breathing I was terribly emaciated ana
was truly alarmed at my condition, for
I realized that unless something was
done for me soon 1 was doomed 10 die
Il went to the Koch Doctors without
much confidence, because thought that
nothing could help ne; but after breath
ing into my lungs the healing oily va
pors OF their wonderful treatment for
consumption and lung diseases I socn
found I vas getting better.
My improvement encouraged me TO
continue, and I thank God l did. for
day by day I continued to improve. and
am happy TO say I was discharged en-
tirely cured.
Il cannot fndorse the Koch Lung Cure
too highly, for they not only give hope
but life. All who suffer as I did and
who win apply to the Koch Lung Cure.
at 730 Eleventh Street northwest. Wash
ington. will be cured il they viii faith
fully follow the doctors directions.
MRS ANNIE z. A WALKER.
"404 \ St NV, Washington, D. C."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-30
SYPHAI SCHOOL To BE
DEDICATED TOMORROW
Named in Honor of First
CoIored School Trustee.

The syphax School Building on Half
Street, between " and y Streets south
west, VIII be dedicated tomorrow after
noon. The exercises viii take place in
the school building and VIII be attended
by the members OF the Board Of Edu-
cation, the District Commissioners, and
many others.
Remarks viii be made by Commits
sioner H. B. F. Macfarland, W. H. A.
Wormley. Prof W s. Montgomery, Az
sistant superintendent, and James S.
Bundy
The syphax School is for coIored chill
dTen- It is named in honor Of William
Syphax. the first coIored man appointed
as a member Of the Board OF Public
School Trustees in the District While
Mr. syphax was member of the Board
Of Trustees he did a great deal to ad-
vance the cause of education among
the people Of his race.