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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
Diu LOSS 90 LAbuR.
Twenty NJ Il on Working Days Lost
BY Miners Strikes Last Year.
Figures Furnished by Geological
SurN cy-Mineral Production of
Country shows Gain of Two
Per Cent. Over Last Year.

The annual volume on the mineral
resources of the United States for
1901. prepared by DR.. David T. Day,
of the geological survey, has been sent
to press and will be issued soon. An
interesting feature of the report is
a compilation of statistics showing
the number of working days lost in
strikes in the coal industry. These
figures include the present year, and
are brought up to date. The total
number of days lost for the present
year is placed at 2o.O0O,OOO days, COM
pared with 733,S02 days in 1901. 4.S1s.'
l02 in 1900. and 2,124.154 in 1899.
The report places the total mineral
product of the country for the year at
$1,0S6, 500, 521, a gain of little more
than two per cent over the production
of 1900. The gain was made in the
nonmetallic. products and amounted
to $j5, 065,SS2. against loss of So, l56.
900 in the metallic products,
AS heretofore iron and coal are
shown to he the most important Of om
mineral products, The value Of iron
in 1901 was $24217l.0O0, as compared
with S259.9i4,0 900 in 1900, and the value
of coal was S34s,910.4G9, as compared
| with S306 67l36i in 1900.
The value of fuel increased from
/ Sl06,350.35l in 1900 TO Sti@.395,30i il
1901, a gain of almost nine per cent
Every variety of fuel increased il
value except petroleum, which showed
an increase in quantity Of 5.f6S.66
barrels. but decline in value q
$9,571.9TS, due largely, the repor
states, to the less valuable characte
OF the increased product of the uev
petroleum fields as compared with tn
older fields. Anthracite coal Increase
9,02l .207 long tons in output and sec,
746,160 in value, The average pric
of anthracite coal per ton at the min
was sos, the highest figure obtaine,
since 1889. and the average price pc
ton for tituminous coal at the min
was Sl,0i, about one cent more tha
in 1900,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
YRIEsT's AIRsHIp IN RACE.
Ret Felix N, Lepore's Machine, Built
E. Like q Bird, Accepted for
Engiish Contest.

Rev. Felix M. Lepore, pastor of the
Mount Carmel Italian Catholic church,
Denver, Col, has been notified by the
committee in charge of the $4,000
prize for airship competition offered
By Mettz, of London. that his machine
Is one of the three so far accepted fol
the race out of hundreds of applicants.
The inventor win not divulge the de-
tails of the ship.
"After looking to every detail of the
matter" said Father Lepore, II came
to the conclusion that powerful ma.
chine, one with more force than the
strongest wind, must be utilized tc
have the desired result.
"The machine VIII be arranged on
fhe.plan of bird. For instance. when
eagle comes in contact with fierce
3 Ikfent Of air he does not battle
mint It, hut closes his wings, and
kbsak pointing downward cuts
6t6ugh the wind area. My machine
~ bs hpilt on the same plan as the
fShanisE Of bird. The propellers
~ be either heightened or shortened
III tlle. viii Of the operator"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
Rainfall of the Pyrepee.

A great scheme is suggested by the
Figaro. of Paris. for the utilization of
the rainfall OF the Pyrenees. 1t is
proposed to dam tAe-valleys all along
the chain, hold up all the mountain
torrents in a series of artificial lakes,
regulate the overflow. run it through
turbines and so generate electric
power. 1t is calculated that no less
than 10000 600 horse power could be
obtained from the Pyrenean range.
and this power could be supplied at
about one-sixth of the cost Of that
produced by steam
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04

: Wood intended TO be made into
Ienos requires to be kept 40 years In
Ep1ritcs condition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
ADMITS HE SLEW CUSTER.
The Confession of Appearing Elk. n
Sioux Warrior, Clears Up Mys-
terry of Many Years.

Gen. Custer was slain by Sioux war.
rior by the name of Appearing Elk,
according to Rev, Philip Daloria, of
Flora, S. d.. formerly Sioux chief but
now a minister attending the council
of the Protestant Episcopal church in
Philadelphia. Rev. Mr.. Daloria gives
the solution of the Little Big Horn mys.
terry of 1876 in the words of Clusters
slayer himself, Appearing Elk died
last spring after having told his story
to the ministers:
81 have been the means of converting
an old warrior named Appearing Elk
who was in the fight at Little Big Horn
in which Gen. George 4. Custer fell"
said Mr.. Daloria the other day. sap
pearing Elk gave the following account
of the massacre: ave had surround
ed the last cluster of soldiers discov-
cred that I myself was wounded. Sud-
denly a man in blue doomed up in front
of me. / knew that he was chief, but
| did not know who he was. He was
swaying like drunken man from ex-
haustion and loss of blood from many
bullet and arrow wounds. / felled him
with my tomahawk and then sat on his
body to be sure that l should not be
robbed of my rights.
"In order to make doubly sure ]
took the revolver from the holster of
the dead man and stuck it in my belt.
When there were no more soldiers left
alive the noise ceased and the dust
lifted. I was still sitting on the body.
I didn't scalp the man. Afterward ]
learned he was the chief Of the white
ynnps0
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
IMPORTANT MARKET.
nth Africa Offers Attractive Pos
liabilities to American Trade.
During Last Year
moApted to over st5o.ooo,OoO,
20 which United states
secured hut Small Part.

The growing Importance of South
kfrica as market for products of the
United States is illustrated by some
ngures Just received by the treasury
|ureau of statistics, They show that
he importations into Cape Colony,
atal, Delagoa Bay and Beria amount
last year to more than s150,OOo, 600,
B nearly treble the total fora decade
arlier. These figures are published
y the British South African Export
azette. They show that the imports
X Cape Colony in 1901 were s1O4, 22o,-
DO; those of Natal, SAG, 800, 900; Della
oa Bay, a,37l, and Beira, $2,037,-
Be making a total of s15355O, 462
This is a marked increase over the
Imports of the preceding year, and is
Two and half times as much as the
|otai for 1892, decade earlier, the
CURES. being: For 1892, SCI, 653,0 900;
BoS, J2,64s, 900; 1900. s115,336,OOO, and
lool, rs already indicated, S153,75o,'
)S2.f OF this total importation into
ofth Africa, S9s,9l6.000 was from the
[&ted Kingdom; S23,037 900 from
sitish colonies and protectorates
2,s4S, 600 from the United States
0S,4i1 900 from Germany. Compar'
ing 1901 with 1900 the total increase
las been very large. the figures fol
490o being $l15,536 600 against 1883,
750,462 for 1901, OF this increase OF
bsS, 100000 $4,000 coo was in the i'm
ports from the United Kingdom
IS, 465, 900 from British possessions
end protectorates. Sl,902 900 from
Germany, and $1,GO1.0O from tn,
United States, showing that German.
made a larger gain in its exports t.
South Africa during the year than die
DE United States.
The United States, II will be oh
served, occupies second rank in tn,
hst of countries supplying South AT
Sica, the largest figure being Unitet
Kingdom, $9s,916OOO, the next largest
.the United States, s4S,O00; Vic
ioria, SIS, 444, 600, and Germany, s5,441,
boo,
.The foifowing tubfr= Shows the prin
|ciNl articles exported from tn
Uni&d States to British Africa in 1901
comp \red with 1892:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
The schoolboy's Excuse.

Indifferent correspondents will sym.
psthize with the lad who, after he had
been at boarding-school for a week
without writing to his parents, penned
the following letter: "Dear people
l am afraid shall not be able to write
otter. to because, you when
anything is happening haven't time
to write, and when nothing Is happen
ing there's nothing to write about. So
now, good-by, from your Georgie. = - -
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
Coat. of Man for Engiishmen.

The London Tailor and Cutter makes
the extraordinary statement that
there are some men who always in
clude a coat of mail in their wardrobe
and some of the west end. tailoring
establishments manufacture them
regularly fortheir customers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04

Somebody has figured out that the
average man utters 11,so0.0Oo words in
the course Of a year. Of course II
would be utter nonsense to figure out
the number the wife Of the average
man would use.-Baltimore Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
Opens January 18th.
HAvERLY BIG M1NsTRELs NEXT
George Wilson and Half Hundred
Artists Coming.

Americas has not enjoyed minstrel
attraction this season, and the an
nouncement that Haverly's Mastodon
minstrels, numbering fifty we'll known
favorites with George Wilson on the
front seat of the band wagon will be
here Monday night next, 24tb, is hailed
with delight. Haverly's Minstrels are
the best ever, and it is said there is
nothing left of the former organization
than the title, and that will live forever.
George Wilson, the recognized king of
minstrelsy, the famous Young family,
in big, black laughing pantomine,
The House of Troubles;" Johnnie
Swor, Garden and Somere, Mazier and
Conley, Marion and Pearl, George
Morgan, the phenomenal male alto,
and world of funny things are with
the new company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
12ac Percale Remnants at Sc yd.

121c Percale Remnants at sc yd.
sc Calico remnants PC yd.
&c Bingham remnants SIC yd.
SC Outing remnants sc yd.
121c Outing remnants re I'd.
1Oc White Lawn remnants sc I'd.
Sc Checked Muslin remnants 4 1c.
Remnants table damasks, crashes.
Wool dress goods remnants half
price.
Wooden silk remnants half price.
Big lot lace and embroidery rem
nants), just about half price.
About one thousand ribbon rem
nants, suitable for childrens hair
ribbons, and also for ladies neck
ribbons, just about one third and
One-half prices.
Odd lot kid gloves in small sizes
(54 to 81 damaged more or less,
15c pair.
Lot kid gloves in small sizes, 81
to 81, our former 81 and $3.50
gloves, slightly spotted but good,
SOC pair.
Lot childrens fancy hosiery, for
merly SOC pair, at 15c.
Lot of ladies fine fancy hosiery,
formerly 35c pair, at 15c.
Lot of odds and ends in dollar
corsets, at 35c.
200 childrens undershirts and
drawers, 25c quality, at 12!c.
200 pieces ladies union suits, the
SOC grade at 19c each.
About 100 ladies belts, odds and
ends, loo, to 15c each.
Ladies petticoats, formerly 81 to
$1.75 each, at 49c each.
Ladies waists, formerly 75c, at
35c each.
Ladies wool waists formerly 81,
at CSC each.
Ladies wool waists formerly So,
at ST.. so each.
S. Silk waists for $2.5O each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
SPRING COURT BEGINS MONDAY.
Calendar OF Southwestern Circuit TAX
en- Up.

Judge Littleiohn leaves today for
Blackshear to spend three or four days
at the home OF his sister, Mre. Hugh
e9, before again entering upon his
onerous duties on the bench. Dooly
court, the first on the Spring calendar
of the Southwestern Circuit, convenes
Monday next, the session there lasting
from two to three weeks. From then
on until late in July Judge Llttlejohu
will be very busy, az he has been since
Sumter superior court adjourned and
his vacation" season began Judge
Littlejohn has been constantly occu-
pied for two months with chambers
business, the police Injunction case
originating here requiring much time
and study, and he really gets less than
a weeks rest between the close of one
term of court aud the beginning of
another.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
THE WEATHER STILL BLIzzTNG
Clear and Colder Today Is the Pre-
diction,

AS If we had not suffered sufficiently
already, the weather man comes to the
front with another blizza ard, predicting
much colder weather this morning. A
high northwest wind yesterday render
ed the situation more disagreeable,
while the intense cold last night clear
ed the streets at an early hour and sent
the shiyering populace home to hover
oyer the stove or CRATE. Peaches at
this price are dear fruit, but if their
salvation depends upon cold weather
now the crop should be q dandy one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18

Ladies tailor-made suits former.
ly SIS, now S2.98.
Tailor-made suits formerly $40
now $4.9S.
Tailor-made suits formerIy$l2.5o
now 1928.
Tailor-made suits formerly Sl5
now $3.50.
$3.50. ~"
Some of our choicest and best
suits we have had this season are
yet here. This will be a grand on.
portuntty to get a handsome snit
for less than the making is worth
We have a few patterns of fine
plaid back skirtings which were
formerly $50 yard we will close
ont out for Csc yard.
a lot ofwoolen dress goods form
erly soc yard now Doc.
Lot of SOC fancy FlanneIswe will
close for 25c yard, goods styles.
One lot black silks, suitable for
skirts, formerly LOO, to close at
49c.
Lot of fancy silks formerly LOO
to 1. 25, we will close out for soc yd.
We will sell this week at very
special reductions, all Carpets, Mat
tings, Rugs, Window Shades, Lace
Curtains; all Clothing, Underwear.
Shoes, Shirts, Neckwear, etc., will
be greatly reduced in price in or
to reduce the stock.
We leave for New York in a few
days and are anxious to clear out
everything possible prior to that
time.
We are now opening up new
Ginghams, new Percales, new Mad
ras Cloths, new Wash Fabrics of
various kinds which we will have
on sale and to which we invite your
inspection.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
Saved Her Child's Life.

''In three weeks our chubby little
boy was C changed by Pneumonia almost
to a skoleton," ur tos Mrs. W. watkins,
of Pleasant City, O. "A terrible cough
set IN, that. il spit Ct g BOD doctor s
treatmen5 TOR several - eeks, grew worse
every day. We en- nsed DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
cur 6achog was soon sound and well
We are sure this grand medicine saved
his life Millions Know is ire only
sure cure for Coughs, @ Ids and all
Lung diseases. Z. j. Etdridge will
guarantee satisfaction, SOC, 81 Trial
bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
FOUND A MATTRESS IN FLAMES.
Fire Started In Storage Room Over
Post0ffice.

But for the prompt and very effec-
tive work of the fire department yes
terday serious fire might have oc-
Cured on the second floor of the post
Office building. There was lot of
household furniture stored in a room
there, and in some manner fire started
in it shortly before o'clock A quick
alarm brought the fire trucks to the
scene, and blazing mattress was
pulled into Forsyth street and extin-
guished. The fire In the room was
put out easily aud the damage was
nominal only, Had 1t occurred late at
night it might have secured good head
way ere the danger was discovered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
COmn other T h e S too
~. must go. Per
UQQ LOIS. haps t b e Y

were not pr1ce-reduced enough
to entirely close them during
the big sale. You'll not have
that fault to find with them
this time.
10 Pieces checked Ginghams,
worth sc; while they last at SIC.
30 Pieces standard prints this
week at &c.
All our 12!c and 15c Outing
Flannels this week at 9!c.
At 25c. Only few short pieces
of those SOC and 75c Silks left to
close at 25c.
At soc. Only few pair of La
dies white washable gloves and
ladies' gauntlet driving gloves,
worth ST., to close at soc.
All Embroideries at % per cent
off regular price.
Remnants of Ribbon less than
half price.
Mems feeced lined Scriven Draw
ers, regular price 81 and 1925, to
close at soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
Special Silk Sale,

We place on sale this morning about
one hundred pieces fancy waist silks
75c to 50. 90 per yard, which we offer at
the ridiculous price of 379c to 983 yard,
in order to close out at once. Lots of
other big bargains which 1t will pay
you to see. WHEATLEY & ANsLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
MARKET WAS BARELY STEADY.
ct Close But Loss Was Only a Few
Points.

While the tone of the cotton market
was barely steady at the close yester-
day the net loss was only few points,
February contracts standing at SCI,
March al SOB and May at 81 This
decline caused a slight recession in the
value Of spot cotton, good middIing
being quoted yesterday at 81 to 81,
whereas So was the price two days ago.
But few sales were made by the
Americas warehouses yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
Pnnklan's Arnina Salua.

The best and most famous com pound
in the world to conquer aches and kill
pains Cures Outs, heals Burns and
Bruises. subdues Inflammation, masters
Piles Millions of Boxes sold yearly.
Works wonders in B ills, Ulcers, Fell
ons Skin Eruptions II cures or no
pay, 25c at E J. Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
GRENADE HAS HEARING TODAY
Slayer of Jesse Pope Given Prelimi
nary Hearing.

T. J. Grenade, the dental student
who fatally stabbed Mr.. Jesse Pope,
of Americue, at the Atlanta Dental
College week ago, will be given a
preliminary trial today. Since the
death of Mr. Pope, Grenade has been
confined IN the Tower in Atlanta. The
trial was to have occurred two days
ago but owing to the absence of wit
nesses was postponed until this morn
ing. The trial this morning will de-
termine the nature of the homicide and
also the question Of bail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
TIE MODERN WAY

COmmends itself to the well-informed,
TO do pleasantly and elfectually VIII at
was formerly done in the cIudest man
ner and disagf eeabIy as we'll. To cleanse
The system and break up colds, head
aches, and fevers without unpleasant
after effects, use the delightful liquid
laxative remedy, Syrup OF Figs Made
by California Fig Syrup c..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
BURNING SCOT CAUSED ALARM.
Negro House lille Away the Scene
Of Trouble.

Burning SCOT in the chimney Of ne
gro cabin over beyond Patterson street
gave the fire department long and
needless run at o'clock last night
The distance OF a mile, oyer railroad
tracks and up hill, was covered and q
line of hose laid ere it was seen that
there was no great danger. The fire
quickly died out when the SCOT burned
away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
February Clearance Sale !!

This propose to have the greatest Price Cao
of the Lots of desirable which has
neglected busy will be thrown for some at half
less than half of former price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18

Stretch Your Dollars.

dollars have greater purchasing and here than at
any other year. We've emphasized the why of it, but it
emphasized strongly Progressive shop keeping demands
Radical price reductions make clean
We busy buying spring merchandise for yon We
equally busy cleaning the winter lines Fully ninety days OF wear
ing time yet potess prices prevail all the store
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
WOmen'S All sorts r. OF
skirts atallsorts
pettlCOatS. of prices. pres

WEVISV*I0' OF PIICts' PIGS-
ent prices, however, are low
er, much lower, than when
4he season opened,
Ladies' mercerized Sateen Skirts,
deep f1ounce and rufflle;worth 81. 80
at $1.00.
Ladies mercerized Sateen Skirts,
accordion pleated, flounce, deep
rufle; regular price So. 80; to close
at S1.50.
Ladies' black Silk Skirts, regu-
lar price IS and so; to close
at $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
More Lots of
Winter
Underwear.

way, you may hit your bar.
gain.
Ladies' feeced lined Jersey Rib
bed Undershirts, in white and
silver gray, worth 35c, to close
at 23c-
Mems all-Wool sanitary Under
shirts and Drawers to match, regu-
lar price So suit; if your size is here
you buy them at So suit.
Mems wool Undershirts, good
heavy quality; regular price $l.25,
to close at 75c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
There's No Style
TO Blankets
And Comforts.

the night time This IS The
rightest ki1d Of a time here
Large size gray Blankets, extra
heavy quality, regular price $l.25;
to close at Zoe.
10 Extra large size Comforts fill
ed with pure white Illuminated down
regular price Sl.75;to close at S1.2O.
20 Pair III white pure wool
Blankets, good quality, regular
price So. 80; this week at Sl.50 pr.
6 Pair brown mixed lambs wool
Blankets, large size, beautiful bord-
ers, worth 81. to close at So. 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
StyliSh Wool Spring waists
WILSON bloom
Waists. these winter

beauties must go, the orders
are imperative, now note the
'go" prices.
One lot Flannellette waists in al
cOlOrs and worth SOC; only a few
left at 25c.
One lot alll-wOOl Flannel waists;
regular price 81 and $1.25; to close
at 75c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
For sale.

Dirt cheap one 35 horse power Fri
Work. engine and 40 horse power boil
err. Also one 10 horse power engine
and boiler. Apply to E @ SPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
Four Rooms For Rent.

Four nice first floor rooms gas, wa
ter, all conyeniences Pretty flower
ward. Call at 119 Finn street,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18

Energetic boy wanted. Apply office.
New AAIERICUs STEAM LAUNDRY,
, Is d2w 2w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18

5000 Yards Embroidery Edgings and In
sertiOn; regularly sold from 7I2c to
lOc; here Monday and Tuesday at. 5cssyd
ZOO Yards Embroidery Edgings; regular
Iy sold at 7c yard; here Monday and
tuesday at .................... yd
800 Yards Standard CacOes in short
lengths light and dark COlOrs: regu=
larly sold at SC; here Monday and
Tuesday at Observation-Disclosures. .2Ilc yd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18

so Dozen grip Back Suspenderss' made
of good strong elastic webbing; regular 1oc;
Monday and Tuesday at DC pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18
Towels UuderpriCed.
Shoes at Half Price.

100 Dozen mems black and tan Hose,
high sp1iced heels and toes double soles;
never offered for less than II 1-2c; Monday
and Tuesday at 7c per pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-18

1000 Yards Standard Sheettng, some
stores consider it a fine leader at Sc; Mon
day and Tuesday at 7-8c I'd.