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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
BRITT BURIED IN PoTrER,s FIELD
Was Formerly Editor of the Jackson
willie Fla IJnion

Was Formerly Editor of the jackson.
Vile, Fla, Union.
Chicago, May 3.-Adrian Britt, for.
merly editor of the Jacksonville. Fla.
Union, in 1876, whose death was pub.
lished yesterday, was buried here to.
day in the potters' field He died\un.
known and penniless. At the morgue
his body was identified by detective,
who had known Britt as a "levee char.
acter."
Adrian Britt was a son of Louisi.
ana merchant, who died leaving an es.
tate of $1,000000. The heir to most
of this fortune was only one year old
at the time. Adrian was born in 1874.
He grew up and went to college in
New Orleans, and in 1874 removed to
Florida, where he got control of the
Jacksonville Union He was an active
spirit in the effort to wrest the politi.
cal control of the state from the Re.
publicans.
When the Hayes-Tilden campaign
was at it's height Britt's paper was the
most powerful organ in Florida. At
the time the electoral vote of the state
hung in doubt he was looked upon
as holding the key to the situation,
and when The Jacksonville Union con.
ceded the election of the state to the
Republicans Britt's influence was cred.
tied with leading to the delivery of the
votes to Hayes. The result was that
instead Of Ti1deu hoinr aIactod auo,,rb
electoral votes had been swung over
to Hayes to elect him president by a
majority of one.
From that time-the campaign of
1S76-7-Britt's career took a downward
course. His paper lost prestige. The
spring of 1877 he sold it and went 10
Washington and secured employment
in the government secret service. He
came to Chicago in 1888.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
susrs OF GEORGIA HEROES.
Memorials to Barlow and McLaWs
Will Be Unveiled June 8.

Will Be Unveiled June 8.
Savannah, Ca, May 3-The memo
rial busts to General Francis S. Bar
tow and General Lafayette McLaws
have reached Savannah and will be
unveiled ON June 3, the birthday of
President Jefferson Davis, of the Con
federate States. The confederate vet
erans' monument committee decided
on that as an appropriate date.
Mrs. Davis will be invited to visit
Savannah on that occasion, and the
veterans do not doubt that they will
prevail upon her to accept. Captain
ID. G. Jurse, chairman of the commit
tee, is looking after the arrangements.
1t has been definitely settled that
the location of the monuments will be
at the Bull street entrance to Forsyth
park.
The memorial busts, each of which
is nearly feet high, will stand upon
granite pedestals 1-2 feet high. The
busts are the work of George Julian
Zolnay, who has executed many stat
ues throughout the south, his subjects
usually being confederate soldiers
Those who have seen the busts pro-
nounce them decided likenesses to the
originals.
All the Savannah military will be
invited to participate in the exercises
that will mark the unveiling of the
memorials to the south's heroes. To
the Oglethorpe Light infantry the
command at the head of which Cap
tain Barlow marched away to Virginia
in defiance of Governor Joseph
Browns commands, to illustrate Geor-
gia, will be assigned some especial
duty of honor in connection with the
unveiling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
TROOPS SURPRISED
BY FILIPINO BULLETS
Heavy Fighting Occurs-a
Island of Mindanao.
PORT pANDo PATIO REsIEeED

General Davis Reports That LIeuten-
ant Wagner, of the Fourteenth In
fantry, Has Been Seriously Wounded
and Also Twenty Enlisted Men.
Manila, May 3.-General Davis, In
command of the American forces in
the Island of Mindanao, cables that his
ultimatum has not been answered;
that his messenger has not returned
and that the American outposts were
fired on this morning. The troops ad-
-Xancod and shelled MORO fort but did
not capture it until the infantry s
ed the ditch. This fort was str> Ng
and well defended by 800 men. Folt
Panda Patio was then surrounded and
heavily shelled. Heavy firing contin-
ued as the dispatch was sent.
General Davis also reports that Lieu.
tenant Henry S. Wagener of the Four
teenth infantry, has been seriously
wounded; that two other officers were
slightly wounded and that 20 enlisted
men were wounded.
This is the substance of a brief ca
blegram from the field.
AFTER THE BEEF TRUST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
NEW FACTORY FOR DAWSON.
Citizens Hold Meeting and Subscribe
LiberaIIv.

Dawson, Ca, May AT an enthusi
astic meeting of Dawson and Terrell
county citizens it was decided to erect
100000 cotton factory in Dawson.
The meeting was organized by the
election of Judge James c. Parks,
chairman, and Hon. EIrainey secretary.
On motion of DR.. w. c. Paschal a com
mittee of five. consisting of A. j. Bald
win. w. H. Davis, j. r. Mercer, w.
G. Paschal and B. B. Perry, was ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions This
committee secured the subscription of
$37 900 in a few minutes from among
those present at the meeting.
The meeting, while conservative,
was Overfiowing in enthusiasm, and
that Dawson will add a cotton fac
tory to its already long list of manu-
featuring industries there seems very
little doubt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04

The above are only a lew brands Of the
many we carry in stock Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brand ies etc.,
sold equally as low, from sl,G5 gallon up
wards.
We make a specially of the Jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph Will have our
prompt attention. Special Inducements Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
COLONEL ST. GEORGE DEAD.
Death TraceabIe to Bullet Received
Half a Century Ano

Death TraceabIe to Bullet Received
Half Century Ago.
New York May 3.-Colonel Etienne
st. George, of the First Bengal Fusi.
leers, is dead in this city from dropsy.
He was wounded before the walls of
Lucknow while member of General
Havelock's famous relief force during
the Indian mutiny, and his death is
traceable to the work of bullet re.
ceived nearly half a century before.
He came to America II years ago,
and having private fortune lived in
comfort, returning several times to
England for visits of some duration.
About nine years ago Colonel st.
George married the widow of Fred.
erick B. Eldridge, former president of
the Knickerbocker Trust company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
No pamane TO Prune cron.

San Jose, Cal. May 3.-Judging 8. from
inquiries received by the fruit men
of this section from the dealers in
the eastern states, some one has oir
culated a report that the prune crop
of this county and considerable of the
state has been partially destroyed by
frost. There is absolutely no truth
in the report, no damage whatever
having been done by frost. The out
look is for heavy crnn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Woman Sues for Her Husband.

Macon, May Georgia Waters is
suing for the possession of her hus-
band. She has brought habeas corpus
proceedings against two other negro
women, Georgia and Lucinda Lock.
hart. She claims that her husband
was stricken with paralysis while a
guest of their house and they will not
allow her to go about him or to take
him away. He is helpless and speech.
less. She says the negroes want to
collect the pension money which her
husband draws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
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 its
very happiest aspect. 1t
might mean your death,
an d it often means a
breakdown in general
health from which some
recuperate very slowly.
IL you are a rich man.
your time is worth much
to your estate. IF Won
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Relief Of ueterans-

Columbia S. c.. May s.-In few
days application will be made to the
secretary Of state for a charter for
The Confederate Soldiers Relief as.
sociation, which has been recently
formed The headquarters of the as
sociation will be in Columbia and it's
purpose will be to make provision as
far as possible for the reliSNof indi-
gent confederate soldiers in tEis state
who are cared for in no other way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Dental coIIeqe Commencement.

Birmingham, Ala, May 3.-The
ninth annual commencement exercises
of the Birmingham Dental college will
occur next Tuesday. The following Is
the makeup of the graduating class:
W. c. Ferrell, Alabama; Edmund N.
Wood, Alabama; ]. A. Rickles, Ala
bama; 7. P. Powell, Mississippi; Nor
man Clifton Glass, Alabama; D. l..
Massey. Alabama: Walter M. Laird
Alabama; ]. P. Reid Alabama; Clar-
ence H. Luther, Arkansas; T. M. All.
len, D. D. S., is dean of the college
and most successful term has been
held
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Three Members Subpenaed to Appear
Before Kansas Supreme Court.

Kansas City, Mo, May S.-R. E.
See, marshal of the state supreme
court. has just served papers on two
packing house employees and four rA
dealers of this city, commanding them
to appear in the supreme court In JEFF
ferson City May to answer questions
in the beef trust inquiry instituted by
Attorney General Crow
The persons subponaed are charged
with being members of the beef trust
and with conspiring to limit the supply
of meats and maintain prices on the
same. Charles w Armour and j. c.
Dold were served with papers several
days ago. Marshal See will summon
80 witnesses in ST Joseph, six in st,
Louis and two in Springfield.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Transfer In Oil Holdings

Los Angeles, Cal, May 3.-President
Ripley, of the Santa Fe, has closed the
deal that transfers the holdings Of the
Petroleum Development company to
the railway system. 1t has been eiven
out officially at Santa Fe headouartaro
that the purchase price was in excess
of $1,0OO,OOo, or on a basis of abo,ft
$40 a share. BY acquiring the hold
ings of the Petroleum Development
company the Santa Fe has increased
its output of oil fuel to about 90 mn
barrels a month
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
PROFESSOR BROOKS NEW COMET
important Results Regarding Its Or

bit Have Been Arrived At.
Berkeley, Cal, May 3.-Professor
Leuschner, of the University of Cal.
ifornia, announces that his class in
theoretical astronomy has arrived at
important results regarding the orbit
of the comet recently discovered by
Professor Brooks.
Owing to the scanty observational
material on which the Investigations
were based, the exact orbit cannot as
yet be determined, but the comet Is
probably the shortest period comet
ever discovered, the period being less
than year and 1t is probably identi-
cal with the second comet of the year
1748, which was seen for only three
days and then lost under similar cir
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Redmond Back From Western Tour.

New York. May 3.-William Red
mond, M. p. delegate to America,
with Joseph Devlin, from the United
Irish League, has returned to this
city after a two months tour through
the west. He has organized branches
of the league and addressed large
meetings in the principal cities on
nearly every night of his trip. Mr.
Redmond says that even in the best
days of the Parnell movement he new
er saw more encouraging meetings
than those which welcomed him and
his message to this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Weekly Bank s+s+er,. :.

New York, May 3.-The statement
of the associated banks for tba wal
ending today shows: ~Ikoans S97I4 :.
162,562, increase $10.768. 400: deposits
$96S.169,600, increase $1s, ,643, 900; cir.
culation $31 ,049, 800, increase s79, 900
legal tenders 1861 900, increase
$677,900; specie S173,650, 400, increase
$756, 400; reserves $249,531, 700, in.
crease $1,433,700; reserve required
$242,047, ,4OG increase $9.41O, $50; sur.
plus $7,484, 900. DECREASE e. 077 Ok
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
KANSAS COMPANIES MAY MERGE.
Proposed Consolidation of Street Rail-
Uyav and EIar4ric | ict,+ Ncs

way and Electric Light Cos.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 3.-It is un.
derstood ia banking circles says the
Journal, that as Q result of the prolong
ed visit OF Mr.. Valentine, of Chicago,
representing the Armour interests.
radical and independent changes are
about to be made, not only in the gen.
eral Offices OF the Metropolitan Street
Railway company, but also in those of
the Kansas City Electric Light com
pany
According to the reports the two
companies are 70 be consolidated
ing owned by tGe same sharehA =:
and their business directed by Tne
same management The companies
are capitalized at $93 600 600
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04

Lisbon, o., May 9.-Judge Hale
of the common pleas court, has de
clared unconstitutional the statute
that makes the discharge of unior
man a misdemeaner. D. S. Bookman
manager of the WellsviIle mill, was
indicted five months ago for uIis@1sSg
ing a union man who refused to sur
render his card Bookman was prose
cuted by the union organization The
case will be carried to the ONO SUI
preme court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
WAR ON SAN JOSE SCALE.
Department VIII Fight Pest With Its
EneYov the "L adv Buo"

department VIII Fl9HL TCSt WIN IT'S
Enemy, the "Lady Bug"
Washington. May 3.-The depart.
ment of agriculture is preparing to
fight the ravages of the San Jose scale
throughout the country with its natu
raj enemy, the "lady bug" brought
from the interior of China. Assistant
Botanist Marlat has just returned from
the Orient
He started home with a good sup
ply of '1ady bugs" but only 16 sur
vived on arrival in this country and
IA of these subsequently died. While
not expecting the scales to be extermi
mated from this country, experts are
planning to attack them with the in
creasing breed of their natural enemy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Chicago Railway Men Form Order

Chicago May AT massmeetings
of the Chicago street railway employees
which were in session until after 3
o'clock this morning a union was or.
ganized and over 1000 men signed the
membership rolls. OF these about L.
600 are employees of the surface lines
and about $50 others are employees of
the elevated roads. Five massmeet-
ings were held, all being under the
direction of the Chicago FederatioS, of
Labor. President Mahon, of the Anal
gamated Association of Street Railway
Employees, was present at the meeting.
The representation of the employees of
the elevated roads was very small.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Immioration Record aroken.

New York, May 3.-Reports from
Ellis island indicate that by o'clock
this evening 1900 immigrants will
have arrived in this city from Europe
since Friday morning. This breaks ali
previous two-day records in the history
of the immigration bureau.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
GUILTY OF HUSBANDS MURDER
Texas Woman Gets Sentence of Seven
Years In Penitentiarv

I0dTS TT TeHTItHtIdFy.
Paris, Tex, May 3.-Mrs. Mary Rob.
erts, charged with completely in the
murder of her husband near Maxey a
year ago. has been found guilty and
given a sentence of seven years in the
penitentiary The deceased was near.
ly 80 years old and was found dead
in bed with his throat cut.
John Killain, hired man. was con.
victed of the murder and is serving a
life sentence. Mrs. Roberts, who was
convicted as an accomplice, turned
states evidence and was only tried on
a charge of second degree murder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
HEAVY DAMAGE SUIT FILED.
$250,00o Asked of New York Central
by Leys Estate,

by Legs Estate.
New York, May Suit has been
brought for $25O,0O0 against the New
York Central and Hudson River Rail-
road company by the executors of the
estate of William Legs. of New Roch-
ellie, who was killed in the Park avenue
tunnel wreck.
The executors say they expect to col
lect the money because Mr. Legs sal
ary was 100000 year. This he earn
ed according to the lawyer, as su-
perintendent of a large dry goods
house of this city, and since he was
still in his forties. they think he might
have continued to earn this salary for
ten years or more.
Mr.. Legs was one of those instantly
killed in the collision. He was mem.
Der of the chamber of commerce of ST.
Andrews society.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
sulcIDED AT PARENTS GRAVE.
Miss Hoffman Takes Morphine In

Miss Hoffman Takes Morphine In
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
New York, May 3.-In the Sleepy
Hollow cemetery on the graves of her
father and mother and not far from
the tomb of Washington irving whom
she had known in her youth and
whose works Lad always fascinated
her Miss Maria Hoffman. 70 years old,
ended her existence with morphine.
Miss Hoffmans mother belonged to
an old southern family Her means
had gradually dwindled away and she
ended her life rather than seek aid
from friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Buried Alive. but stu Lives.

Columbia. S. c., May 3.-Win Pick
ems, laborer who was working in
the sewerage trench, was buried un
der six feet of earth yesterday
though it required afnest twc
hard work to rescue the mn
alive and unhurt when brought
ntnrfn %
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Sheriff.

ol-cl am candidate Tor re election 70 the
s-', s-e action of The ~emocratic D2imary. and
g-re,- I1e,l iAe support ot my frie d, aud voters
Tr-'l5'--,4ls. promising faithful discharge of
e.---sD,tt's5 Oh tle ohice. as In the past. If
al d.I't"n d." "Lr dudley GatewOod will continue
"P1y Respectfully, e. L, BELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
lncendiary Fire at syIacau

Sylacauga, Ala, May S.An q
was. made TO burn three dN
houses at Knapp's mill Monday
BY some unRnown party The /
were fired and one was lost, b
quick work two were saved Gil
stances show the fire to have
of incendiarY oTigin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Tax Collector.

arrehy announce my candidacy for the
9fnce ui tax collector of sumter county, sub
Jttl 70 A2 Llnation by the Democratic party
al The approaching primary May 7th, 1902
lie qtCGulIy. BROWN SMALL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For the Legislature

7rzr=rv announce my candidacy for the
..et,rf. subject to the action of The
ts'..4lr1tc primary of the 9Th May. 1
mans inv trieEds tor their support IN the
rlr.l'''- w LANE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Clerk OF Court.

no no lhe voters OF Sumter county: I hereby
-ILo-hgg ~ myself candidate for reelection
S1nat' sue once of clerk of superior court OF
D-alIt Dlntlrt county, subject to tie action Of the
c5rulog,g ny dlis bt lmary. Ii elected N 4. +
'''''~t Alaca1rse OF the duties o5 the once
Yours 10 serve.
CHAS. =. .CHAMBLISS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Coroner.

f11raaure my candidacy for the ONCE of
coroner at sumter, subject 10 the action of
TH- Democratic primary on May 9TH,
4ulssEthe support of my friends and the
-G.-r. ID sumter generally. II elected will
f.J4v tuII daly in future as 1 always did fu
tu-p-t Respectfully, ------..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Treasurer.

lam candidate for the office OF county
trea Wtl ol sumter, If elected / shall dis
charge the duties of the ofiCe faithfully and
10 the best oi mE ability My candidacy is
subject 20 the action OF the democratic pii.
mary iad will appreciate your support.
A c. SPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Tax Receiver.

ToIue voters of Sumter county: I hereby
announce myse f a candidate tor the Of1iCe
OF Tax Receiver, subject to the democratic
mimarg promise, if elected, to discharge
NV duty to The very best OF my ability,
j. K. PITCHER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.

announce my candidacy for the. legisla-
,,He of Sumtcr's representatives., and
g appreciate the support OF the Voters at
ihr jug JAMES A. HiXOT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
or Coroner.

thereby announce myself a candidate for
-g.a .-fr- 1f Coroner of Sumter county, sub
.-.rlotHr action OF the democratic primary
.n gIy .Lh am indeed grateful to my
rr.-nH- for their support in the past and
al. -Hrl. votes In The coming election.
E II, CHEEK
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Enr the I.egislature.

rrsr-Hy announce myself 4 can iidafe tor
Igrfya Hau0rs. subject TO the Demo
u, .f.-urlmary to be held on the 7th, day OF
,i.'s'rtvt ana respectfully solicit the sup
-.I ~ our kiHd and highly esteemed fe'lOW
I.s4au DR. q go. w BARROW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Tax Collector.

announce my candidacy for rec ection
- ihe "la.r of tax collector OF sumter sub
ys-. 10 tht action OF the democratic primary.
5u 5Hu -.A lae support of my friends and the
tuliy. n DTrFN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Tax Receiver.

lam Il candidate for reelection to the of
fee OF tax receiver OF Sumter county, and
viii appreciate the support of my friends
and voters generally at the forthcoming de-
m0-ratiC primary. Respectfully.
L. = RATFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Tax Receiver.

lam a-rlulldate for tax receiver of sum
ter ..brrGt to tde Democratic prim lrv, and
TtfH grr4tN appreciate the support of The
r.lrJs uI the count, promising a faithful
a..rHtrga of lie duties thereof il elected
j. w MIZE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
K;lled hv FalIina Rock.

Columbia. S. c.. May At New
berry late yesterday afternoon ne
gro named Arthur Fry. about 40 years
Of age. was killed while at work In
gravel pit by mass Of rock falling on
him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Treasurer.

1m candidate for the oniCe of county
rsa.urer of sumter, subject TO the action Of
he Democratic primary, aud solicit the sup
p0rIUI my Iieuds aud the democratic voters
ct sumter Respectfully,
MARION SIMS,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
For Treasurer.

am candidate for the office of treasurer
q sumter county, subject to the action ot
lie democratic primary and ask the support
1I nay friends ANA the voters OF Sumter
pfom ing ID elected a faithful discharge OF
tAe duties OI this important ONCE.
j. d. MCARTHTR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-04
Furnace and Ore Lands Change Hands.

Gadsden, Ala, May S-The South
ern Car and Foundry con rany has
purchased the old charcoal furnace
and ore lands from the Crawford es-
tate and will put the furnace In order
at once. This plant has been Idle for
the past ten wears