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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-15

THE Hepburn Nicaragua canal
bill was passed by the house by a
vote of 30S to Q The house seems
dead bent' for the Nicaragua route.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-15

He has teeth, he has teeth, he
has teeth. So has "a wolf, awolf, u
wolf-Mexia News.
50 also has rake, rake a rake.
Houston Post.
DO not harrow US with such un-
feeling remarks.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-15

FOR SALE AT. A BNReAIx.
A good rAtoo'o s. acres, 4 miles
enst Of Gonzales, ~ acres in culii-
ration, 10 in pasture, alI under
good fence. three roau housa
and good veil, For terms apply.
at GAZETTE ollice.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-15

The members Of the house naval
committee have been warned by
the President that he will veto any
Of the Schley revolutions should
they be passed. The President has
teeth, and he can't resist showing
them.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-15

Tax Collector s. L. Bennett in
forms MS that he still has something
like $500 tax receipts, which are to
be issued inside of % days. He
says that unless taxpayers would
come in >much more rapidly it
would be sheer impossibiIity to
issue all the receipts within the
allotted time and many a taxpayer
would have to pay a penalty, even
II be is willing and able to pay
before the time expires, New Era.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-15

FAYETrE County democrats are
getting together and will have an
election on February sth to determ-
inc if the county shall have nonin-
atoms and if SO, shall they be made
by primary cor ventions or primary
elections.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19

is worth much
e tsr frome
than the of
to A 8hourss
them good by land
a @ sorry the family to plan of ubiectng
t..I- .u.~ s "a }unne treatment.
The result
Tonic cardinal
r.-say this
harmless Absolutely harmless Harmless all
quick; administration,
e. begins by
wonderful record of II
the 10O0th doubling
n los a l a Oftener.
s. It's notm
remedy the whole domain NIatera Medica positive
init 10 unfGlng results
Hvra will cure time 1t will every Fever.
willie cure . d
great medicine that disappons.
allowed 5
burnt consume Use Johns9ns Tonic Use nothing else
choice weeks,
with Qunine and arise finally with all the life and vim taken
oU Johnon
E vital force No loss of flesh No time Take
A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
MOTHER TO APPEAL FOR SON.
Mrs. Lanier to Ask Governor to Com.
mute Death Sentence.

Mrs. Lanier to Ask Governor to Com.
mute Death Sentence.
Jackson, Miss, March 18.-Mrs. La.
nier, mother of the celebrated Mon.
roe county murderer who is to be
hanged at Aberdeen on Wednesday,
arrived in Jackson today for the pur.
pose of making a final appeal to Gov
ernor Longino to commute the SEN
tence to life Imprisonment in the peni-
tentiary.
Governor LOngino on a previous oc.
casion refused to grant a similar re.
quest and Notwithstanding the numer-
ously signed petition in this instance
he will decline to interfere with the
death verdict, which has on two oc.
casions been affirmed by the supreme
court
Mrs. Lanier has made one of the
most desperate efforts on record to
save the life of her erring son. Only
a few days since she sent a pie to him
at the Aberdeen jail and when the
tOOthsome morsel was examined it was
found to contain six fine saws.
The condemned man is constantly
under the surveillance of an armed
guard and nothing short of a miracle
will prevent his execution Wednesday
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19

Hong Kong, March 18.-General Ma
attacked the rebel strongholds. but
after an engagement lasting two days
was forced to retreat The rebels
then established their headquarters at
Fang Shen.
The rebellion is spreading rapidly in
the provinces of Kwang-Si, Kwang-
Tung and Yun-Nan.
A letter received here from Tien-
Pal, so miles from Kwang- Chou, says
all business is suspended there owing
to fear of the rebels.
Marshall Su is at Lieu-Chou and
General Ma is at Kao-Chou (both in
kWang-Tung proyince). Both of the
commanders are awaiting reinforce
ments They wish to join other forces,
but the rebels are holding all the in.
tervening passes and prevent a juno
ton of the government troops. Many
of the imperial soldiers are joining
the rebels, owing to the superior pay
offered them and the opportunity for
looting.
The rebel leader is Hung Ming, a
relative of the celebrated Hung Sou
Chuen, leader of the Tai-Hung rebel
lion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Scramble for MartineIIvs Post


New York, March 18.-The scram.
BILE to be apostolic delegate at Wash.
ington continues. says a dispatch from
Rome to The Tribune, as it is equal to
the occupants of which only leave their
Office to become cardinals. Among the
many candidates to succeed Monsig-
nor Martinelli, it is now confirmed on
the highest authority that Monsignor
Falconio will be chosen. AS the pope
was receiving the most Rev. L. N Be,
gin, the apostolic delegate at Quebec,
he said: 'The apostolic delegate at
Ottawa will soon leave you, but will
stay on your side of the world, going
to Washington"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Officers Capture Whisky Train,

Birmingham, Ala, March 18.-Unit.
ed States Deputy Collector " S. Root
and Deputy Marshall o. B. Harris, of
Huntsville, have reported the capture
of whisky train" near Billingers
Mill, in Madison county. A heavy wag.
on, four mules and two barrels of
whisky were captured and carried to
Huntsville ]. S. Bynum and N. r.
Bradford were arrested. 1t is said that
Illicit whisky has been spirited into
Huntsville for some time from nearby
moonshine districts and the officers
are making a determined effort to
break it up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by ''New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, INSTRUMENTATION of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this Is the reme-
dY, Sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist,
Americus, Ga,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Practically Starving.

CATER using few bottles of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure my wife received perfect
and permanent relief from a severe and
chronic case of stomach trouble" says
J. r, Holly, real estate, insurance and
loan agent, of Macomb, I |. "BefSre
using KodoI Dyspepsia Cure she could
not eat an ordinary meal without intense
suffering. She is LOW entirely cured.
Several physicians and many remedies
had failed to give relief" You don't
have to diet. Eat any good food you
want, but done overload the stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will always di-
gest it for you. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
ATROCIOUS CRIME
OF DRUNKEN MEN
Aged Woman Assaulted and
Brutally Murdered.
HER AssAILANTs ARE IN JAIL
Near Flowery Branch, Ga, Ore of the
Most Revolving Crimes In Georaia's
History Is Committed-Mrs. Chris.
tina Blake the Victim.


Gainesville, Ca, March 18.-Mrs
Christina Blake, an aged widow, proba
bly, Is years Old living miles south
OF Gainesville, was yesterday outraged
and afterwards brutally murdered by
two white men, both well known in
this city.
The men held for the double crime
are j. G. Slower and Charley Pirl1le
his brother-in-law.
Of their guilt there can be no ques.
ton.
When Mrs. Blake's dead body was
found in her house, her clothing torn
and disarranged the two men held for
numbering her were lying stupefed
with whisky within a few feet of the
corpse, which was scarcely cold.
They had committed the crime and
had made no effort to escape.
Either that or they had been so hor.
rified at their deed that they had
sought to find forgetfulness in whisky
and drank until their benumbed facul.
ties refused to respond to the instinct
of self-preservation.
StOVer and Pirkle were brought at
once to Gainesville by j. NJ. Green and
w. L. Hakins and are now confined
in Jail
The prompt action of Judge Estes
in ordering the men brought here as
soon as he learned of the murder is
doubtless responsible for preventing
the swift administration of lynch law,
The people in the vicinity of Flowery
Branch, which is near the scene of the
crime, are worked up to high pitch
of excitement and violence seemed i'm.
minent.
The body of Mrs. Blake was beaten
up horribly, and from scratches on the
hands of the two men, she met death
only after resistance.
Stover and Pirkle had gone to Flow.
cry Branch in the morning and re.
ceived case of II bottles of whisky.
They started for home in a wagon.
The men drank heavily. On the way
home they stopped at the house of
AAA % OAclhC anu GuIClSu, 1OI WudI I0d'
son is not known. They were quarrel
some and soon raised a row.
Mrs. Jack Evans, the adopted daugh.
ter of Mrs. Blake, became frightened
and ran to the field to get her hus.
band. When she returned with help
the dead body of the aged woman lay
PROSTATE on the floor. On either side
of her were the murderers, too drunk
to move. They were tied hand and
foot and Judge Estes, of Gainesville,
Immediately teIephoned. He at once
ordered the men brought to this place.
In addition to the bruises found on
the body the neck showed signs that
death had been caused by choking,
finger marks being plainly visible. Evi.
dences of another crime were also ap.
parent
StOver is man between 25 and 80.
Pirkle is a boy of about 18. Stover
has wife and family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Storm Abates In Rockies.

Denver, March 18.-Reports from
the mountain towns indicate that the
storm of the last few days has abated
and the prospect is for clear wealth.
or. All the mountain railroads have
cleared their tracks Of snow and trains
are running on schedule time No loss
of life or serious damage from the
storm has been reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
IRATE NEGRO KILLS HIS WIFE.
,ased from Jail, He Goes Home
1nI CbNn&@ Lnu

Released from Jail, He Goes Home
and Shoots Her.
Opelika, Ala, March 18.-Bud Pitts,
a negro, killed his wife here Monday
afternoon by shooting her in the side.
They had had a quarrel a few days
before and she had him arrested. AS
soon as he got out he went home and
shot her. He then shot at negro
boy in the yard and fled to the woods.
The sheriff, city officers and many
negroes have been pursuing him, but
without avail SO far. He was seen yes.
terday morning near here, and it is
probable he will be caught.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Kaiser Goes to Meet Prince

Brunsbuettel, Prussia, March 49,
Emperor William left this port at 8:15
this morning on board the battleship
Kaiser Wilhelm II in order to meet
Prince Henry of Prussia at Cuxhaven.
The Hamburg American line steamer
Deutschland, with Prince Henry and
his suite on board, is due to arrive off
Cuxhaven at about 7 o'clock this even.
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Hamilton Surprises Boer Lager.

Pretoria, March II (Monday). Gen.
eral. Bruce Hamilton has surprised a
small Boer laager eastward of Vryleid,
southeastern TransvaaI Four Beers
were killed, six wounded and II made
prisoners. General Botha's brother
in-law, General Emmett, was among
the Beers captured
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Well Known Surgeon Dead.

New York, March 18-Dr J. Baxter
Upham, 80 years old and once a well
known surgeon, who, with the late Aus.
tin Corbin, founded the Corbin Bank,
ing company, is dead at his home in
this city He was born in Claremont,
N. H., in 1920, and served during the
civil war as a surgeon. He was brev,
cited a major
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

"MYSTIC CURE' for RHEUMA-
TISM and Neuralgia radically cures
in to days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents,
Sold by E. j. Eldrldge druggist
Americus. Ga. 8
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
sso.ooo Fire at New Orleans.

New Orleans, March 1S.-Fire to,
day practically wiped out the plant
of the New Orleans Cotton Seed Oil
and Manufacturing company The cars
of the Illinois Central loaded with oil
and oil cake were also destroyed. Loss
$4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Posfmasters Nomlnaren.

Washington, March 18.-The presi.
dent has sent the following nomina.
Lions to the senate. Postmasters-
Alabama: Sanford B. Stout, Ever.
green, Fla. Joseph Stillwell, Gorda,
Miss; W. F. Elgin, Corinth, North
Carolina: John M Null, Morganton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19

Hong Kong. March 18-General Ma
has been defeated by the Kwang-Si
rebels, who have taken possession of
Fang-Cheng (Feng-Chuan). They have
killed or captured all the mandarins
and have looted the town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
TAKE YOUR CHOICE,
lust take vnnr choice

Just 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 its
very happiest aspect. 1t
might mean your death,
and it often means a
breakdown in g general
health from which some
recuperate very slowly.
If you are a rich man.
your time is worth much
- ,~O,,,, o-4-L. Te
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
CLAIM SHE GAVE WRONG AGE.

Mrs. Eugene 3. Sullivan Now Sues
for $4,000 Damages.
Memphis, March 18.-Mrs. Eugene
B. Sullivan has filed suit for $4,000
damages against the Ladies of the
Maccabees on account of a row which
resulted in her expulsion from the or.
der
It's origin was in the claim that she,
in her application, had not given her
age properly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
Sherman Statue for Central Park

Sherman Statue for Central Park.
New York, March 1S.-A site for st.
Gauden's statue of General Sherman
presented to this city by the chamber
of commerce, has been chosen by the
park commission. 1t will be placed at
the southeast entrance to Central
park
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by 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. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the SYSTEM effectually,
dispelling colds headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's 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 senna 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, N. z.
Forsale by all Druggists.-Price5O SOC. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
INSURGENTS CAPTURE TOWN.
Venezuelan Rebels Masters of Island
of Marearita.

of Marearita.
Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad,
March 18.-A force OF Venezuelan in
surgents, supported by the revolution
ary steamer Bolivar, captured the
town of Juan Griego, on the island of
Margarita. yesterday morning, and af,
terwards moved on the town of Asun-
scion, capital of the island.
The Venezuelan government troops
were defeated and there was every
indication that the insurgents would
soon be masters of the whole island.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
ALBANIANS RUN RIOT.
Band of 200 Attack FiIiata-SeveraT
Men Killed.

Men Killed.
Constantinople. March 18.-A band
of 200 Albanians recently attacked the
town of Filiata. Several men were
killed or wounded on both sides. The
reinforcements of troops sent to Fila
ia from Yiana developed signs of in
subordination, owing to their pay be-
ing in arrears.
No Christians participated in the
outbreak.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
ST. johns Hotel Chartered.

Columbia S. c.. March 1S.-The sec.
retary of state has granted charter
to the st. Johns Hotel company, OF
Charleston, capitalized at $4,000. The
officers are st. J. Allison Lawton, pres
ldent; B. H. Rutledge, vice president
and w. W. Lawton, secretary and
treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19

PouItney BigeIow Arrives from London
New York, March 18.-Poultney
Bigelow, the writer and lecturer, was
a passenger on the steamship Mime
apolis, which arrived from London to-
day,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19

AGENTS. Unrtvaed book proposition New
RN@W - Standard works. All rapid sell
lers Liberal terms. Our guaranteed FOUN-
TAIN Pen specially. Descriptive lists
mailed. Cotton, Ohman & Co. established
1880, l5 Warren ST., New York
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19
GEN, MA DEFEATED
BY CHINESE REBELS
Reign of Terror In Kwang-Si
and Other Provinces.
MANDARlNs CAPTURED OR SLAIN

1t Is Said Many of the Imperial Sol
diers Are Joining the Rebels Owing
to Superior Pay and the Opportunity
for Lootine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-19

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tranquilizes the nerves, encourages the
appetite and induces refreshing sleep.
There is no substitute for vFavorite
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uI wish to advise the suffering women Of this
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ical Discovery " writes Mrs. Mary Shappell, OF
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may find relief as have done
0My gain in weight has been just ten pounds,
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is sent free on receipt of 2I one-cent
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-04-05
TRADE OPENS
WITH A RUSH
The Market BUSINESS Is BOOMING
These DAYS

Business opened with rush ON
western avenue this morning Buy
ers We're eager 60 secure the pick ~
the shipment from California. which
arrived on the steamer yesterday.
There was "a lively demand Tor ass.
paragus, rhuharh. tomatoes, peas and
beans. California rhubarb Re quoted
az 5. per box. while ioCal stock is gu.
Ing at 6Asc per pound Tho aspnr-
agus shipment WAS heavier than any
Time before this season. and a. drop
In prices followed The usual prize
to-day ~ inc per no.. although a1rnA
instances ~ lower sales are reported
The shipment Of tomatoes was es-
pecially good.
Potatoes are active -Four cars ar
rived on the street this morning
from Eastern Washington The
price Is unchanged. ranging from $50
60 81 per ton Tor ordinary stock. Ma
tive spinach and lettuce are In good
supply and are selling well.
The dairy market is unchanged.
Butter and eggs are coming in In
Eood shipments. but the market IL
not IN any sense oVeratncked. A few
small chickens. the first flyers of the
season, came IN this morning. This
shipment viii be followed by others
and the poultry market viii be re-.
lieved. Today flyers sold for stu5
per dozen.
The grain market is UNCHANGED
Hay Is in good demand at quoted
figures also chopped feed. Glover
for seeding purposes Is active, as are
all seeds Tor early vegetables etc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-04-05
new SALT
LAKE ROAD

DENVER, colo. April O. The
awarding of contracts FOR the first 40
miles Of thr Denver and Northwest.
crn, beyond Arivuda 10 Coal CUcck.
marks The beginning OF construction
work on the line The Denver and
Northwestern d 10 be an Independent
line. which VIII make the link be
tween the Rock Island aud nurling
ton roads, reaching from Denver 90
the new SAN Pedro. salt Lake and
los Angeles ruad. from Salt Lake
city 10 the Pacific coast
AZ surveyed the line viii cross the
'front.' range OF the Rockies hy a tuu-
nol ahou, two miles iu lrnEth. north
of James peak. entering Middle park
and passing directly through that
fertile region by WAY OF steambua
springs thence westward IN almost "a
direct line Ca salt Lake city. The
distance will be about t22 miles The
estimated cost of the projected road
Is ib.Ued 900
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-04-05
Washington Must Be There

Secretary Meu>le ~ the chamber
OF Commerce has sent letter. To nm
the commercial bodies in the larger
cities OF the state "a reference TO an
exhibit OF the resources Of MaHhing-
ton az the 81. Louis exposition. These
bodies are asked Co appoint commit
tees ana delegates tn meet az Olym-
piA next month and every effort viii
be made 60 have the state properly
and ntly represented az the exposi-
ton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-04-05

Today and Tonight
We Offer a Very
Special Bar
gain
Sample Of The Great Price
Reductions

For today and tonight only be ofrer
fine oak KlngHbury, seven and
one third octaves. ivory keys.
three strings and ovcrstung
bass; artistic double vencered case:
fun extension music desk. rolling Fan
board. continuous hinges on top and
fan board. three pedals. four feet
nine inches high, five feet four inch.
"a long. two feet three inches
vide. Made by the Cable Co. the
largest plano manufacturers In the
world, at, only fi7t
our regular sale bargains on
Knabe. Hartman, Fischer and Ham
ilton continue, AZ least this week. but
the end approaches. Cash or Install
mcnt. Here is your chance for a nue
plano.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-04-05
DOUBLE TRACK

CHICAGO. April Within the
next two years the Illinois Central
Railroad Co. will have a double track
from Chicago 10 New Orleans. This
work r. made necessary BY the enor-
nous Increase Of the company'a
freight traffic from all Western
points 10 New Orleans. The South
ern city has been rapidly creeping
Up on New York as a grain export
point until " almost equals It tn the
volume OF business done.