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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
POSSE AFTER MURDERER.
Determined Mob Will Lynch Illinois
Man If Caught.

wan 1T Gau9nf.
Chicago, June 15.-A dispatch tc
The Tribune from Pittsfield, Ills, says:
As the result of a double killing com
Matted here yesterday, Fred Mink. q
years Of age, is besieged in a desert
ed house on the edge of town. while
q mob and a sheriff's posse are seek
ing to effect his capture. The mem
bers of the mob declare they viii
lynch him, and the sheriff and his dep
uties are trying to make him prison
er and take him to jail
Mink shot and killed Newton w
Harris, a farmer living near town. and
then killed his step-mother. Page
over the refusal of Harris to allow him
to pay attentions to his daughter is
thought to have inspired one killing,
but the death OF Mrs. Mink is not ex-
planned.
Mink, who is 81 years of age, recent.
ly returned from the state of Washing
ton. Before leaving home for the west
he paid attentions to Beulah, the
daughter of Mr.. Harris, and his suit
had been discouraged by the father.
Since his return Mink has declared
that he intended to even up scores.
Mr.. Harris was in his pasture lot
yesterday when Mink crept up behind
him. He was armed with rife. and
from the shelter of fence he fred
on the unsuspeeting farmer, who fell.
Mink then ran to the PROSTATE man
and shot him four times in the back
and side as he lay dn the ground.
Alarmed by the firing, Mrs Harris
ran from the house, a short distance
away, and started toward her husband
Mink drew revolver as she approach
ed, and fired one snot. missing her.
Then he ran from the field and disap-
peared in the woods nearby.
A search was instituted for Mink,
and a number of people went to his
home. Forcing an entrance, they dis
covered the body of Mrs. Mink lying
on the floor. She had been shot a
number of times and was dead when
found.
The citizens organized strong
posse fully armed, to search for Mink,
and at length he was found hiding in
deserted house on the edge of the
town. AS the crowd approached he
showed himself at a window and told
his pursuers that he would kill the
first man that approached the house.
He showed his rifle and revolver and
fred shot at one man who tried to
run around a corner of the house to
get at him from behind.
The sheriff insists that he will make
every effort to prevent a lynching.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
BOY KILLS HIS FATHER.
slxteen-Year-Old Son Defends HIs
Mother at Eastman. Ga.

Mother at Eastman, Ga.
Eastman, Ga, June 15.---Dr. t. J.
BucAan, q prominent physician Of this
place, was shot and instantly killed
by his 16-year-old son, James OgIetree
Buchan, at their home here Sunday
morning.
A ooroner's inquest was held over
the body Of the dead man and the
killing was pronounced Justifable ho-
micide
The shooting grew out of difficulty
between DR.. Buchan and his wife. dur.
Ing which the wife called to her son
for protection. The young man claim.
ed that he thought his father Swas
trying to kill his mother. and that he
shot his father to protect her from
death.
DR.. Buchan Aas suffered severly
from nervous trouble for some time,
and only recently returned from At,
lanta. where he took course Of treat,
ment under DR.. Woolley. 1t is said
that he has often Threatened to kill
his wife, family and himsalf.
When at himself DR.. Buchan was
courteous, polished gentleman and a
fine physician His tragic death Is
universally deplored in this vicinity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

London, June 15.-Premier BaIfour
announced in the house Of commons
today that the future diplomatic rela.
via were under consideration. The
subject was brought up by a question
by Gibson Bowles, Conservative, who
inquired if the government proposed to
continue diplomatic relations with
those concerned in the assassination
of the king and queen of Servia, who
had now assumed the government of
Servia; what attitude the government
intended to assume in consequence of
recent events, and whether any com
municationg were passing between the
powers with g view to concerted &C.
ton.
Mr.. Balfour replied that he could
only say at present that the matter
was under consideration. So far as
diplomatic relations were concerned,
these came to an end with the death
of King Alexander because the British
representative was only accredited to
the late king
The premier added that his answer
probably would be considered made.
quate and intimated that If Mr. Bowles
had placed his question on paper, in
the regular way, he might be able to
give additional information tomorrow.
The Servian minister to London this
afternoon received official notification
of the election of King Peter The tel.
egram was signed by M Kalievics, for.
eign minister in the provisional cabi-
net, and said:
'fSkuptshtina and senate, meeting to-
gether in joint congress, unanimously
proclaimed Peter Karageorgevitch
king Of Servia."
The telegram instructed the minis
ter to announce the fact to the Brit
ish foreign office
The British foreign office received
the first news of the election Of King
Peter by the Associated Press. The
officials said that before taking def
mite action they would await King Pc
ter's assumption of the throne and the
constitution OF the new cabinet. 1t
was frankly added that II the new
kings cabinet included those who
were In the assassinations, It would
be impossible for Great Britain to con.
nnue diplomatic relations with it.
The question OF King Peters enforce
ment OF the punishment OF the murder.
ers wa1 left In allowance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
Chance of Venue Asked

Columbia, s. c., June 16.~4Saturday
counsel for James H. TITlman, charged
with the murder of N G. Gonzales, edi,
tor OF The State, took their first step
to secure a change of venue by flins
with commemorative attorneys affida,
Wits of number or persons in this
county that they believed it would be
impossible to obtain fair trial here
TiIlman's attorneys urged the solo
itor not to make public the affidavfts
until the argument Is made before the
Judge eight days hence, and to this
the states attorneys agreed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
Her ADVANTAGE.

"Oh, dearv said little Harold's
mother, who was somewhat rheumatic.
ST seem to ache all over"
"Well," said her sweet child, 'I'm
sorry, but not as sorry as I'd be for
father If he Felt that way
''Why would you feel more sorry for
your father, lover"
"'Cause they'd be such lot more of
him to ache."- Chicago Record-H Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
BASEBALL Drove Him crazy,

New York, June 15.-Thomas Dona,
hue, native of-Harrison. N. j., has be.
come insane through excitement over
a baseball game. Donahue was an in.
veterate fan" The other day he wit.
messed a game between Newark and
Buffalo teams, which run in score
of 1 to 0. He became greatly excited
and his friends, who say he has been
acting strangely ever since, finally had
him taken into custody by the author.
tiles,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
East Lake, Ala, Dec. 8th, 1902.

East Lake, Ala, Dec. Sth, 1902.
Mr.. A. 3. Girardeau, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that on Au-
gust 1st went to Verbena, Ala, to hold a
series of meetings. Was at that time, and
had been for six weeks prior, so feeble was
scarcely able to preach. Mr. F. A. GulIedge,
of Verbena with whose family was stop
ping, kindly offered me three bottles of
JOhnson's Chill and Fever Tonic, gratis.
accepted, and began the use of the Tonic at
once. Within three weeks was was much
better. In three weeks | had taken the
three bottles of Tonic and was fully we'll.
Took no other medicine then nor since, and
am in better health and heavier than for
the past fifteen years.
j. M. MCCORD,
Pastor Verbena Baptist Church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

splendid health, the endowment of a
healthy mother.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription gives
the mother health to give her child. 1t
cures nervousness, nausea and s1eep1ess-
ness. 1t makes the body comfortable and
the mind content. It gives physical
vigor and muscular elasticity so that the
baby's advent is practically painless.
uI will endeavor to tell you of the many
benefits have derived from taking DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, /" writes Mrs. B. E. Robert
son, of Medicine Lodge, Barber Co.. Kans. I'm
the fall of 1899 was expecting to become
mother and suffered terribly with pains in the
back of head in fact ached all over. Suffered
with awful bearing-down pains; 1 was threat
ened for weeks with mishap. A lady friend
told me to DR.. PierceS medicines. She had
taken them and felt like new woman began
using the Favorite Prescription and took four
bottles before my baby came and two after
two children, but hardly realized that / was
sick when this baby was born and she weighed
twelve and one-quarter pounds She is now
eleven months old and has never known an
hours sickness at present she weighs thirty
seven pounds. l owe If all to DR.. P.erceS
Favorite Prescription"
0Favorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, and sick women well.
Accept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most desira5 de laxative for delicate
women.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

Judge-Do you solemnly swear to
tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth?
Witness-I do.
Judge What is your occupation?
Witness-I was employed in the
weather bureau.
Judge-You are excused.-Philadel-
phia Telegranh. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
KARACEORCE
PROCLAIMED KING
Is Unanimously Elected Ruler
of Servia.
FIoHr OCCURS AT BELGRADE

Senate and skupshtlna In Joint ses-
sion Proclaim Peter Karaoeorae.
witch Monarch of servia-DlpIomat-
10 Relations With Other Countries.
Belgrade, Servia, June 15.-Prince
Peter Karageorgevitch, at 1918 D. m,
was unanimously elected king Of Ser
via by the senate and skupshtina, in
Joint session.
The presiding officer Of the joint
session of the Servian parliament pro-
posed the election Of Prince Peter as
king. :. Loud cheers RreataA th>a aarA-
posal, which were repeated on the an
nouncement that the vote was unani-
nous.
The minister of justice fastened to
the balcony and announced the fact to
the waiting crowd.
The people. received the notification
WIN saIvUs or cneers and royal sa-
lutte Of hundred and one guns was
fred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

Geneva, Switzerland, June Hiking
Peter received at 2 o'clock this after.
noon telegram from Belgrade an.
nouncing that sharp fight had taken
place in the streets between the par
tisans of the new king and those OF
Milan, the legitimized son of King Mi
Ian, father of the murdered king Alex.
ander. Young Milan had recently
been living in ConstantinopIe His
partisans posted proclamation on the
walls of Belgrade, and it was torn
down by King Peters supporters after
a free fight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
Not Used Tn II

Hostess-I wonder why your little
brother seems so restless and uncom.
Portable?
Little Ethel-I think it's cause his
hands is clean.-Stray Stories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
Preaident cIowrx Mo- tn Realnn.

President CIoWry NoA to HcoIQ1.
New York. June 15-The Associated
Press Is authorized to declare with
out the slightest foundation the rumef
that President Clowry, Of the West
ern Union Telegraph company, Is to
resign,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
Thai GOLD SDOOn.

There are some men who seem to be
favorites of fortune. They are indus
trious, cheerful workers, full to over
flowing of the energy of splendid health,
and success seems fairly to drop into
their hands It is of such as these that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

LuC less udIuy
and less success
full man says
e vi o u ly,
" That fe11o w
was born with a
gold spoon in
his mout b. "
A nd yet on
analysis it will
J be found that
this success is
largely due to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

Our waIcnnen uuIeuy 50 tiien
rounds with a view to catching
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

IIrIi a4otli,.,
degrees of the pole, swamp expresses
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

DRATHER & STATHAM,
L PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS.
ETender their professional services to the
people of Amer1cus and surrounding coun-
try. once Planters Bank Building Room
26- Calls left at HudsOns drugstore will re-
ceive prompt attention,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

DR. J. f. MCMATH,
- once Dooson's Pharmacy, Residence
As Elm avenue. Phone go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

NNM. M. HARPER
w Attorney and Counselor at Law.
OffiCes 35 and 81 Planters Bank Building.
Telephone No. 233.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-16

A :, A. HIAUN
O Attorney and Counsellor at Law
On1ces Byne Building.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06

amounting to Fiftyfve Thousand Five Hun
dred Fortysx and 7O100 Dollars (s1555467O) hereby
declared o a Government Realization.
SECTION 2 There is hereby appropriated of the moneys
in the Treasury the
ritory the of Hundred Fiftyfve Thousand
Hundred Fortysix 70100 Dollars to
paid by the Treasurer warrants drawn
duly issued under the and authority this
other and for other purpose whatsoever
SECTION Secretary the Territory
Hawaii hereby appointed Board of Examiners
gate all claims Chinese whose appear
of the Board of immigration depostors
Savings Bank other who
the said Chinese whenever Board is
satisfied the identity of the claimant legal repre-
sentative they shall certify upon the claim such
certfatOn shall be full authority for the Auditor
a warrant for the Treasurer to pay the
SECTION Claimants under this fund
prove that intention country as
condition precedent to securing the payment of
SECTION s. This Act shall take effect upon approval
Approved this 2Sth day of April, A. d. 1903.
SANFORD B. DOLE.
Governor of the Territory of Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06
ACT IA.

Ak Act RELATING THE SETTLING, ALLOWING
OF DEGREES EXCEPTIONS IN CERTAIN CASES
Be it Enacted BY the Legislature of Territory Of Ha,co
SECTION l. In all cases in which Circuit Judge
presided at the trial of which verdict has been
rendered, who has tried heard matter and
announced his decision therein, shall be
judge by resignation removal otherwise him
self from the Territory become by of i'll
other cause without having signed decree therein
without having allowed signed exceptions to which
party is entitled claims entitled the successor in
office of such judge any Judge of the same
Circuit SHALL upon the agreement parties or upon
satisfactory proof of the correctness of the
decree or statement exceptions sign
and PASS upon and, if found correct allow sign
exceptions
SECTION p This Act shall take the day Of its
approval
Approved this 18th day of April A. D. 1903.
SANFORD b. DOLE,
Governor of the Territory of Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06
ACT 73.

An ACT APPROPRIATE MONEY THE PURPOSE OF SUP
PLYING AND PLACING HYDRANTs THE STREETS OF
WA1LUKU AND KAHULUI MAUI, FOR Purchasing HOSE,
HOSE CARTS AND EQUIPMENTS FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY IN THE SAID Town WAILUKU.
By Legislature of the Territory OF Hdiodtt:
SECTION That the Three Thousand (S3OOO) Dol
hereby appropriated be paid out of all moneys IN
the Treasury current receipts of the gen
era Territory, for the purpose OF supplying
and placing of the Superintendent of
Works. fire hydrans in the streets OF the towns OF
Waiuku Kahuu Island of Maui and to purchase hose
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06

hose carts and other necessary equipments Volunteer
Fire Company organized WaIuku Island of Maui
SECTION This Act shall take effect and after its
approval.
Approved this 18th day of April A. ID. 1903.
SANFORD B. DOLE
Governor of the Territory of Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06
ACT Il.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE CARE, CUSTODY, CONTROL
PAYMENT One HUNDRED FIFTY-FIvE THOUSAND, FIVE
HUNDRED FoRTY-sIx 7O1OO DOLLARS (S155,546.1O,
MONEY Now POSSESSION OF THE TREAS
URER TERRITORY DESIGNATED KNOWN AS
THE CHINESE FUND"
Be it Enacted by the Legislature of the Territory of Hacaii:
SECTION of money in the possession of the
Treasurer of the Territory the Chnese Fund.- and
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06
ACT 70.
FIXING PENALTIES PRocUREs
PIAIPs OWNERS, AGENTS LEssEEs HOUSES
PLACES USED OR REsoRrED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Prostitution LEwDNEss


PLACES USED REsoRTED PURPOSE
PROSTITUTION LEwDNEss
By Legislature of Territory of Haaii:
SECTION l. Whoever induces decoys procures compes
any against will
with other than hmsef whoever induces compe
female practice prostitution hold her
self prostitute, with the intent thereby obtain and
from said female portion of the gains earned by her
in PRACTICES whoever
authority power advise direct compel any
practice prostitution herself prostitute,
live house place for the practice of prostitution,
with intent participate in and to obtain portion of the
gains arising such lewd practices offend
shall be deemed pmp, and conviction
thereof shall be fined than Five Hundred Dollars
Dollars imprisoned at hard
labor than five less than two years
upon option prisoner depored his
SECTION Whoever keeps maintains house place of
the purposes of prostitution
lessee agent thereof know
ingly permits any place be kept main
the purposes of prostitution or ewdness whoever
owner agent thereof suffers such house
place kept used for the of prostitution or
having notified in writing that such house
or place kept purposes every
offending less than One Hundred Dollars
nor more than One Dollars and be imprisoned for
sixty days than six months at hard
labor.
SECTION g. whoever and "persOn" contained
members of limited partnerships joint
companies and corporations Each and every partner
partnership shall be seyeraly liable to the penal
each and officer of any joint stock
company corporation shall also be liable to
penalties provided that specified IN TINS
residing the district county III when acuoh
entitled notice in writing OF the
of the house place used winch
personally at least three days before
complaint is filed against him under this Act
The of any premises the lessee OF winch
maintains thereon shall notify such lessee
revoked he continues such maintenance
contrary law shall continue to maintain
of i'll such lease shall cease and determine
and the owner may enter and take possession
SECTION s. Act take effect from and after the
date of its approval.
Approved this 2Sth day of April a d. 1903
SANFORD B. DOLE,
Governor of the Territory of HAWAII.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-06
ACT rs.

An AcT PROVIDE PRoMrr EFFICIENT TRANS
MESSAGES MEANS WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
BETWEEN ISLANDS kauai, OAHU MAUI HA.
wAn; Encourages ASSIST INrERIsLAND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LTD. CONSTRUCTING MAIN
SUCH SYSTEM WIRELESS TELEoRApHY.
Whereas The InterIsland Telegraph Company, Ltd, is
DESTROYS increasing efficiency system wireless
teegraphy and of connecting the Island of Kauai with the
same and
Whereas great benefit to the administration Of the
Government Territory Hawaii people
generally of said Territory that prompt efficient cheap
of teegraphic communication between
Islands of the group be established mantaned
FORE
Be it Enacted By the Legislature of the Territory Of Haoii
SECTION l. That the InterIsand Telegraph Company
Ltd shall install system wireless
graph connecting the Island of Island of
Oahu within the period of three months the passage
this Act
SECTION 2 That the Inter-Island Telegraph Company
Ltd SHALL passage Act
make changes present stations
of Aookai Maui and Hawaii will
the transmission of by wireless
telegraph plans of changes and relocating be
submitted approved by Superintendent of Public
Works.
SECTION 8. That InterIsland Telegraph Company,
Ltd shall months the passage of this Act
construct land telegraph telegraph station
on
of South Kohaa Hamakua and North Hlo to
the town of Hilo in the District of South Ho.
SECTION That tolls shall not exceed the
Oc per word for the system
Telegraph Company Ltd Prorded, hoo
erer toll of to exceed ($lOO dollar
may be charged for any message.
SECTION 5. That the InterIsland Telegraph Company,
Ltd and transmit all pertaining to
official business of the different depart
ments of Territory of Hawaii free of charge
That the Territory of Hawaii shall to the
InerIsland Telegraph Company Ltd subsidy of twelve
12000O dollars each for the period Of two
of the completion of the installations
constructions provided for in Sections and of this
subsidy shall payable in equal monthly install
mens 81 100000 dollars and shall be
duty Auditor of the Territory of Hawaii
of the Territory of Hawaii payable
to Telegraph Company Ltd receipt of
voucher signed by Telegraph Company Ld
approved by the Superintendent of Public Works.
ing provisions of this Act have been complied with
Island Telegraph Company, Ltd.
There is hereby appropriated the of
tyfour OOOOO dollars, be paid of all
moneys Treasury pay the subsidy provided for
Section 6 of this Act
SECTION This Act shall take effect from and after the
date of its publication
Approved this 2sth day of April A. D. 1903.
p
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-08-15
CHEAP EXCURSION
Auoust 18th.

Via Mobile and Ohio X. K. New
Orleans to st. LOUIS Sl2 New Or
leans to Chl"ago SIS Good to Re
turn until August 31st inclusive.
Write to f. +. Guedry, d. p. A..
229 St. Charles St. New Orleans
La. for particulars.
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Jeanerette
Shut-Out
By the Locals on Monday
Afternoon
Five Iberians Cross the Home
Plate,

New Iberia shut out the Jean
erette team in an interesting game
Monday afternoon, in the presence
of scarcely one hundred people
7. Roland Nitter (Red) was III
the box for the locals. He pitch
ed fine game throughout yield
ing but five hits and he was
backed up with good support.
Louis Leblanc did the twirling
feature for the visitors. Eleven
hits were made off his delivery
which Melted the home team five
runs. Foster and Jack did the
backstopping respectively
The same teams were TO have
played Tuesday and Wednesday,
however the games were cancelled.