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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
Ward in Prime of Life

Mr.. and Mrs Ward came to New York
together last week to make arrangements
for residence here. Mr.. Wards plan IS
to have his son with him between terms at
Princeton and at the end of his college ca
reer He was not prepared to announce his
own business plans. The sons income is
sufficient to maintain them both
Ferdinand Ward is now but fifty-one years
old, although his Napoleonic rise and fall
is remembered but hazily in Wall street He
has changed very little since he came out Of
prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
viii Command the HANCOCK.

Lieut.. Comdr. F. w. Coffin has been de-
taehed from the receiving ship Wabash and
ordered to the navy yard, Mare Island,
Cal, to command the army transport Han
cock recently transferred to the navy for
use as receiving ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
To Command the sylph.

Lieut.. c. F, Preston Of the navy has been
detached from duty on the dispatch boat
Dolphin and ordered to command the Pres
named are at the Washington navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
Laid Up for Repairs.

The coast survey steamer Blake is lying
at Speddens' shipyard at Baltimore receiv-
ing extensive repairs to fit her for service
in Porto Rican waters during the winter.
She is having a new main deck laid and
her deck houses are being renewed. The
work on the Blake will hardly be COM
pleted until the middle of December next.
The big revenue cutter Algonquin is also
out of commission at Baltimore and is at a
sblpyard there for general repairs and for
cleaning bottom ~ hull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
Experiments With Explosives.

Results have demonstrated, the report re-
cites, that it is practicable with the use
of new explosives employed to fire through
a hardened plate of twelve inches in thick
ness without exploding the charge until
after the plate has been entirely perforated;
in other words that the charge can be de-
tonated within a ships body after pene-
trating the armor. The suggestion is made
that in future appropriations greater pro-
portion should be applied for purposes of
practice than for new installation OF all
the national armament the mobile artillery
is in the most backward state of any, con-
tinues the report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
Recent Joint Maneuvers.

One chapter deals with the recent army
and navy maneuvers. 1t was developed
that one months time not sufficient
with the shipping facilities at hand to sup
ply by ordinary means of transportation
such large amount Of projectiles and am
munition as was required by the coast for
tifications. 1t is suggested that special
means must be provided in future for get
ting ammunition to the coast batteries. The
racers of the mortar carriages were found
too weak when the greatest charge of
smokeless powder was used, and will be
ranlapRl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRIES.
Hundreds of Acres Picked In Open Air
Near Charleston.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 9.-Christmas
strawberries are being picked this
week on the plantation of Fritz Hor-
res, in St. Andrews Parish, across
the river from Charleston. There is
a 10-acre field in full bloom, and as
the berries were not due until May,
the remarkable yield has astonished
the truck farmers. It is said that
this Is the first time in the history
of the planters that a May crop ripen-
ed early in December, and unless
there is an unexpected frost, Horres
win make small fortune on the crop.
The berries find ready sale in New
York at the startling price of $3.50
quart.
The local dealers who wanted to
corner the market for home consump.
ton had to abandon the idea when
informed Of the price, as Charlesto
mans will not pay such extraordinary
prices for a fruit that is often a DRUG
on the market in the spring and early
summer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Sumter Sheriff Sales.

Will be sold before the court house door
in the city of Americas. Sumter county
Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on
the first Tuesday in January, lsO3 the
following described property, to-wit:
IhaYe under and by virtue of the law in
such cases made and provided, this day,
levied the within execution on the following
real property, tO-Wlt; Lot of land number
one hundred and forty-three; the south half
of lot of land number one hundred and fifty
eight and twenty-five acres off the north
west corner OF lot OF land mum per one hund-
red and fOrty-four, all situated, lying and be-
ing in the Fifteenth district of Sumter coun-
ty,Ga. Said Dropertylevied on'as the property
of Mary E. West defendant in execution, to
satisfy an execution issued from Sumter
superior courttn favor of Johnson q Harold
VS.. Mary h, West Property pointed out by
plaintiffs attorney and tenant in possession
notified in terms of the law. This End day of
December, 1902,
Also at the same time and place will be sold
the northwest quarter of lot of land No
1877, in the 9th District of sumter county, q a
containing fifty acres, more or less. Levied
on as the property of Jackson Carter to
satisfy an execution issued from Sumter
superior court in favor of j. w, Russell VS..
jackson Carter Property pointed out by
plaintiffs attorney and tenant in possession
notified in terms OF the law. This May 9TH,
1901.
Also at the same time and place will be
sold, a CO rtain house and lot, containing one
sCre, more or less, situated on the corner Of
Jackson and Patterson streets, in the city OF
Am CIRCUS, Sumter county, Ga, and bounded
as follows: north by Patterson street. on the
west by Jackson street, south by lands form
erlY owned by Monday Mitchell, east by lot
of Steven Mitchell. Levied on as the prop
ertv of Joe Allen, Ella Young and Bessie
Stevers satisfy an execution issued from
the Justice Court of the 789th District, G, M,
in favor of w. H. Scarborough VS.. Joe Allen,
Ella Young and Bessie stevens. property
pointed out by plaintiffs attorney and ten
ant in possession notified in terms OF the
law, Levy made by w NJ Raglan, L. G. and
IT tur led to me. This Dec 1st 1902
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
THREEYEAR-oLD SUICIDE.
Rebuked by Mother, Boy Jumped Into
Tub of ScaIding Water.

nCpuhGO ny WotHSTy 10Y jumped lnto
Tub of ScaIding Water.
New York, Dec. 9.--In a fit Of rage
because his mother rebuked him and
petted his younger brother, says a
World special from Derby, Conn, lit
tie James McSheehey, 8 years old,
threw himself into a tub of boiling
water and was so terribly scalded that
he died
The two children were playing while
them mother worked in the kitchen in
her home at Sleton, Conn. They quar-
relied and the mother. placed a foot
bath full of scalding water she was
carrying on the floor and took tn,
youger boy in her arms. She wipet
the tears from his eyes while sh,
scolded James.
James, a nervous, weak child, burs
into a passion of sobs Then he threw
himself, shrieking, into the boiling
water. The mother dragged him out
writhing with pain. The upper par
of his body was parboiled. He die,
a few hours later IN agony.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
EIGHT Below In New York.

New York, Dec 9.-"The coolest
night in December since 1884" was
the statement of the weather bureau
officials in this city today with refer.
ence to the temperature last night
The Thermometer at the weather sta
ton went to s below zero during the
night, and at 8 a. m. was degrees be
low. Reports from places in the vi
cinity of Boston indicated tempera
lures ranging between 20 below and
above during the early morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11

San Francisco, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Jane
Lathrop Stanford has decided to erect
a magnificent new library building at
the Leland Stanford, Jr,, university.
1t is to be the handsomest and most
costly structure of its kind on this con.
tent The plans for the building have
already been ordered and within a
month will be presented to Mrs. Stan
ford for her approval
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Application for Charter.
GEORGIA Sumter COUNTY.


To the Superior Court of said county
The petition of J. E. French, J. S. Forces
ter, w. h SDann and Walter Drare. all of
said state and county. respectfully shows;
LIST, That they desire for themselves, their
associates, successors andsassigns, to become
incorporate under the name and style of
1.-THE FRENCH->PANN COMPANY.
End The term for which petitioners ask to
be incorporated is twenty years, with the
privilege of renewal at the end of that time.
Bird. The capital stock of the corporation
is to be Twenty Thousand Dollars, divided
into shares of one hundred dollars each.
Petitioners however, ask the privilege OF
increasing said capital stock from time to
time not exceeding in the aggregate fifty
4th The Whole of said capital stock of
twenty Thousand dollars has been actually
paid in
9Th. The object of the proposed corpora
ton is pecuniary profit and gain to its stock
! holders. Petitioners propose to carry on
general mercantile, supply, cotton ana ware
| house business; either or all; dealing at
wholesale or retail, or both, as they may see
| fit and proper: buying and selling Tor cash
| or on credit, all such things as are usually
! embraced in said business or businesses, and
| to 90 all the usual necessary and proper
| acts, which pertain to or may be connected
! Herewith.
9Th, Petitioners pray that they may buy.
! sell, lease or rent real estate as may be of
| interest to themselves and the business they
| shall carry on; that they maymake such rules
regulations, or bylaws as they may see mt,
conflict with the charter here sought, nor
! with the laws of the State, and that they
may sue and be sued, plead and be implead
| ed under said corporate name of THE
| FRENCH-SPANN COMPANY.
i 7th. TIE str ckh llders of SAID corporation
! shall be liable TOR thee &c is of the saue in
the amount of took wEicn they have sub
! : cribed.
9th. The rincipal of1ce and place of bust
ness of the proposed corp ration VIII be IN
the town of Plains, said State and county,
but petitions ask the privilege OF estah-
fishing branch Offices and b sinesses at such
other places, within and without this State
as they may see fit,
| Wherefore petitioners pray to be made a
body corpora under the name and ST lie
| afOre sal entitled to the rights, privileges
| and immun.ties and subject to the liaUili-
/ ties fixed by law This Dec. End. 1902
GRAHAM FORESTER,
Petitioners Attorney.
! 6 EORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY.
hereby certify that the auove is a true
copy of the oris inal as taken from the
| minutes of Sumter Superior Court
Il. T., GATEWOOD.
Deputy Clerk ). c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Loaqers Almost eunocated.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. BY the
ignition of a package of sulphur in a
mems lodging house here early today
the occupants of the place narrowly
escaped death from suffocation. The
fumes of the burning stuff filled the
house, overcoming many of the lodg.
ers. The police managed to grope
their way through the smoke and open
the windows, aften which the uncon.
scious men were carried into the
open air, where all survived. The
fire started in the office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
COOLEST WEATHER OF
WINTER IN NEW YORK
Thermometer Ranges Below
Zero Point.
SUFFERING AMONG THE PooF

One Fatality Is Reported, That of John
stalIenwerf, a Blacksmith, Who Was
Found Frozen to Death on Staten
Island.
New York. Dec. 9.-The coolest
weather of the winter thus far pre-
vailed today. The weather bureau
reported that the thermometer had
fallen to s degrees above zero this
morning. The first fatality reported
as a result of cold weather occurred
on Staten Island, the body of John
Y. stauenwerf, a blacksmith, being
found in the roadway. He had been
apparently frozen to death.
At Peekskill, TarTytown, Ossining
and other towns along the Hudson riv-
er the mercury fell nearly to the zero
point.
There was much suffering, especial
" among the poor, because of the
scarcity and high price of coal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11

A PPLICATION1
N TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT.
GEORGIA-WEBsIER COUNTY.
Whereas, Lucy Bell, having N ade applica-
ton for twelve months support out of the
estate of Jeff Bell and appraisers duly APP
pointed TO set apart the same wing filed
their etuTus.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all persons concerned, whether kindred or
creditors. to show cause on or before the
January term of the Court of Ordinary to
be held on The first Monday in January,
1903, why said petition should not be granted
as prayed for. Witness my hand ana official
signature, this the 1st day of December, 1902.
T. J. THARP, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Look After Your Crate.

Winter is hand and your
CRATE needs attention. West
heimer's Patent Crate, with
adjustable bottom, is what
you need. Cost to replace IS
only one third cost of a new
crate. See Tom Westheimer,
patentee, and let him put a
new bottom in your CRATE and
save Won the cost Of a new one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Administrators Sale.

GEORGIA---WEBsTER COUNTY.
BY virtue OF an order of the Court of Or
binary of sad county, will be sold at public
outcry on the hrsI Tuesday in January, 1903,
at the court house door in said county, be-
tween the usual hours of sale the following
real estate situated in Webster county, to-
wit: East half of lot of land No 81, and the
undivided one half interest IN lot of land
No. lt8, and lot of land No. 1t9. All in the
18th District of said county. Sold for the
purpose of distribution among the heirs.
Terms cash. This. Dec. End, 1902,
GEO. E. THORNTON,
Administrator of Estate of V. G, Jones
deceased
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Below Zero In Maine.

Portland, Ne, Dec. 9.-The Their
mometer at sunrise today ranged from
10 to Is below zero in the city. In IL
hours the temperature fell about 4C
degrees. At Lewiston and Auburn
the weather record was 20 degrees be
low zero. Most of the schools il
these places were closed for lack o.
fuel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
Moderated In West.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The cold wave
has moderated throughout the west
ern and central sections with an aver
age rise in temperature of 8 degrees.
All indications are for continued
moderation. except in the extreme
northwest where another cold wave is
developing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
a PROCLAMATION.
Amerlcns. Ca. Dec. 8rd. l902,

Americas, Ca, Dec. Srd' ISO-'
Notice is hereby given that on Wed 9 IS t5e
the 7th inst an election WI for rs {6e 9e ofces Of
usual place in city building 5gn I9i Clerk and
Mayor eri 10 serve two ears or until th men
SUCCESSORS are elected TIE polls TlT hose
at a m ard close at o fo enbe e Of the
VINO are and who have paid all taxes dt n
the year 1902 win be ellglPIe 70 and
c e. ssja election. BY order OF the mayor al0
City Council RI FIELDER. Mayor.
1OHN M. MCGARRAH, c. y I,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
30 Denrees al Saratoua.

Saratoga, N. Y, Dec. 9.-The mer-
curry recorded 30 degrees below here
during the night. Other towns in this
section reported from % to 30 de-
grees below zero. There is a search
ty Of coal in many places.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
RAID ON ANARCHISTS.

Thirteen Arrested by the Police Near
Spezzia, Italy.
Rome, Dec 9-Thirteen anarchists
were arrested near Spezzia last night
after a desperate struggle.
The police surprised them at a meet
ing while they were in the act OF TAX.
ing an oath with poignards to assassi.
nate King Victor Emmanuel. One OF
the anarchists and one of the police
We're severely wounded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
For Rent

At $50 per month, one OF
the most desirable homes on
hath rooms, all modern con-
veniences. THos. HAROLD
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11

The above are only a lew branub OF inc
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
Whiskey, Peach and Apple BrandIes, ETC.,
sold equally as low, from s1,25 gallon mp
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph Will have our
prompt attention. Special Inducements Of
ferede
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
For Sale.

210 and PIP Prince street,
also 326 Forsyth street, and
other city homes for fifth
cash, balance In 100 monthly
payments.
Bug the Coleman property
on Lee street, q acre Call
on or address
II. T. DAVENPORT.
Real Estse Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-11
$3.50, F FRERESS

We snip on approval In plain, sealed boxes
with no marks to indicate contents. When
tory, return it at our expense and we will re.
turn your 1850. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old. Eight bottles for S6 so
express prepaid; IL bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid; gallon jug, express prepaid, 800;
2 gallon Jug, express prepaid, $3.50. NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands OF Rye
and Bourbon Whistles in the market and
Will save Won 80 rler Cent ON YOnr nnrch asses.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-06-26

Little, Brown & Co. will bring out In
October book by Harriet A. Nash Of
Skowhegan, entitled "Polly's Secret: a
story of the Kennebec.n While classed
among stories for girls, the publishers
predict for this an equal popularity with
older minds, and the fact that Its scene
is laid In old Bloomfield, will at once
commend the story to Showhegsn read
ers.
The firm of Donaldson & Benner,
which, for the past two years has been
doing grocery business at the old stand
on the South Side, so long occupied by
James Lumsden, dissolved partnership
on Monday Mr.. Frank A. Benner retir-
ing. Mr.. Donaldson's son, William L.,
enters with his father into the firm,
which will be known as the South Side
Grocery.
"Joshua Simpkins" was presented In
Coburn hall, Monday night to a small
but we'll pleased audience. A band and
orchestra Is carried by this company aud
two pleasing concerts were given at noon
and p. m. The play is familiar one
to Skowhegan theater goers having been
here twice before. Speeialties In the last
act by Frank O'Ireson, Tom Mcmahon.
Louise Sedgewick and Josie Reno were
The Somerset reporter., 1902-06-26
HeseItOn's!

Galvanized Bottom Wash
Boilers, Copper Bottom Wash
Boilers, All Tin Wash Boil
ers, at HESELTON'S.
Galvanized Wash Tubs at
Heselton's.
Large assortment of Tin
ware and S and 1oc Goods at
Heselton's.
Agate Ware at Heselton's.
Fine Stationery by the quire
pound or box
The Somerset reporter., 1902-06-26
axes. Taxes.

Tax books are now in my hands and am ready
to give you receipts for all Town and Corpo-
ration Taxes on said books. Call at once and
get your receipts for the same.
II. X. WHITE, Collector.
Office with Charles Folsom Jones, 6s Water ST,
Skowhegan, Maine. 24tt
The Somerset reporter., 1902-06-26
WANTED.

A travelling agent for q good selling article,
2w2ss MRS. ANNIE NJ. COREY,
Mt. Pleasant Ave-, Skowhegan, Me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-06
MAYOR HAWLBY AGAIN
J. E. Burke Defeated by a Ma
jority Of AL.
Four Republican and One Democratic
Aldermen Elected-Third Ward tho
Scene OF the Grsstest
Contest.

The election Of Tuesday resulted in
landslide for the republican party and
the election of Mayor ID. G. Bawley over
his opponent on the democratic ticket, j.
II. Burke. The aldermen elected were re-
publicans with the exception OF }. W.
Courtney in ward three. The school com
missioners were all reelected with the
exception of q. d. Rand in ward three,
who Is succeeded by John kmetz.
The election has been "a remarkably
quiet one almost lao interest Dc!ng mani
tested up to election day. The total vote
cast was 2.se9, Mayor Hawley receiving
l.6i5, j. T.. Burke l. l23 and one scattering
vote giving Mayor Hawley majority OF
81. Ward four gave Mayor Hawley the
largest majority, 2l2; while ward one gave
him the smallest, 81. Ward three was car
ried by Mr.. Burke by a majority of 1873
Mayor HaWley ran ahead of last year
ticket in every ward except ward one. This
year ward one gave him a majority of -.
ward two 49, " ard four 10 and ward Ave
115. In 1891 ward one gave him majority
OF 6s; ward two. 1s9; ward four. 100: ward
five. 43. Ward three gave j. w. McGcary
majority of as.
In 1900 Mayor Robert Roberts defeated
Mr.. Burke by a majority of 800. carrying
every ward except ward three. where Mr..
Burke secured a majority of l35 votes.
The only contests for aldermen were in
excitement was not intense. In ward one
Elhu r. Taft was elected to succeed Q.
r. Mason, in ward two George T.. Trick
succeeds himself, as does Alderman j. w.
Courtney in ward three, and George Q.
stiles in ward four, while in ward five 6.
Ii. Holden succeeds c. w. Browncll. Arthur
r. st. Pierre was the republican candidate
in opposition to Alderman Courtney in
ward three and was defeated by a ma
jority of 81. In ward five John w. John
son, the democratic nominee, was defeated
by majority of 20i.
The election was free from alteration,
no trouble being experienced a any OF the
waIus owing to the efficient disposition of
the police force. Large crowds about the
polling places were conspicuous by their
absence except in ward thu ee, where the al
cermanic contest called out the friends of
both candidates.
The returns from the several wards
were received at the city clerks Office
and large crowd was present. As the
results were announced there wers sup
pressed murmUrs of satisfa ction. al
though there was no noisy outbreak Of
enthusiasm. Mayor Hawley was present
and was heartily congratulated upon his
reelection.
In speaking of the election he said. {
am more than pleased with the warm ami
hearty support my friends have given m
The majority exceeds my greatest an
ticipation, as / had set the limit in the "
entity of 200"
1t is understood that Mr.. Burke will 70
tire from the political arena of Burling
ton.