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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-12-31
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Jacob Riis pronoances washington's
slums worse than those Of New York.
Steps have been taken for the organ
ization of a national war OH the mos
quito.
Heavy fighting lasting two days be-
Tween Dominican forces was reported
rom Santiago.
Joseph Keppler was chosen new
Chief of the Six Nations at the bier Of
inc late Mrs. Converse.
Woman have carried off the larger
proportion of honors in the London
University examinations.
The French Government has made
arrangements for new Embassies at
Washington, Rome and Vienna.
Russia continued the movement Of
troops eastward, and Il strong squad.
ron left The Mediterranean for Chinese
waters.
Arrangements are being perfected for
q traffic alliance between the Frisco
railroad and the Southern for an en-
trance into New Orleans, La.
Edward J. Frost. inventor Of the
Frost or Pintsch light, used exclusive
ly for lighting railroad coaches, died at
Detroit. Mich, aged sixty-five years.
The New York Court Of Appeals de-
cided that a county tax lien does not
take precedence Of a city tax lien, and
that in any case the latter holds good.
Experts recommending 1he purchase
of watersheds in the vicinity of Fish
kill to increase New York City's water
supply. The plan contemplates the ex-
penditure Of S1OO,0O0,0O0.
Secretary Root sent letter in de-
fense Of General Leonard Wood to the
Senate Committee on Military Affairs,
IN which lie says that the press reports
Of testimony are largely false.
Articles of incorporation were filed
at Louisville, Ky. by the Eight Rev.
Bishop Thomas U. Dudley, who, as
Episcopal Bishop Of Keatucky. consti-
tutes a corporation, with all the pow.
ers Of q corporation.
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LABOR WORLD.

An effort is being made 10 organize
cooks and walters at Albany, n. Y.
A new Allied Printing Trades Coun-
Gil has been formed at Minneapolis,
Minn.
There arc more than 100000 men,
bers in the Trades Union Congress OF
England.
Every province in the Dominion is
represented in the Trades and Labor
Congress Of Canada.
The Cigarmakers' International
Union has $750,OOO in the treasures Of
its subordinate unions.
San Francisco, Cal. Allied Provision
Trade Council is considering the cs-
tablishment of defense fund.
The recent ten per cent. reduction in
wages of New England's cotton tex
tile operatives affected $1,000 men.
Union bakers at Milwaukee. Wis.
will induce State authorities to inyesti-
gate the conditions Of bake-shops in
that city.
Locomotive Engineers Society, Of
England. has decided to federate with
the Amalgamated Society Of Railway
Servants.
Recently the Photographers Union
was formed in San Francisco, Cal, the
first of this craft to be organized in the
United States.
Six per cent. of the membership of
the United Machine workers of the
United Kingdom are in receipt Of out
of-work donations.
The report Of the Labor Commission
which has just been signed at Jo-
hannesburg, South Africa, approves the
employment Of Asiatics in the mines.
Mine owners in South Wales have
given notice Of q claim for Il reduction
of i've per cent in wages. 1t will be
passed upon by the Cancellation Board.
Coal miners in Scotland have begun
a crusade against nonunion workers,
with the object either Of compelling
them to join the union or driving them
from the mines.
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Miners Quit Work.

Indianapolis Special. - Word has
been received at the headquarters OF
the United Mine Workers that 1000
miners in Preston county, West Vir-
ginia, had quit work on account Of q
reduction of 10 cents ton in their
scale. Several of the operators in the
Preston coa1nselds were also interested
in rhe mir Meyersdale, Pa, where
5000 NJ |e out on account Of a
similar 10 cents a ton. The men
In Preston county were recently or
ganized, but are determined to hold
out against the proposed reduction.
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BEGAN Preaching at Four.

James L. Washington, the colored
boy preacher, and his blind father
who is a jubilee songster, made their
first appearance in Boston last night
at the Ebenezer Baptist church, says
the Boston Globe. 1t is claimed that
this bright and original boy has never
been to school. Last night he i'm.
pressed his audience wonderfully with
his address on "Unbelief."
He was born at Big Rock, Ark, In
1888. It is further claimed that he be-
gan his religious work at the age OF
4 years and has constantly been fol-
lowing the same ever since then. He
is a naturalborn penman. He can
name and read any passage OF the
Scriptures and can recite 531 chap
ters in the Bible by heart.
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PROMINENT PEOPLE,

The Car has given $4,000 to sufferers
from the Neva foods.
King Lewanica, ruler Of Basutoland,
Is educating several of his many sons
in England and Australia
King Alfonso of Spain is about to
start on tour Of Europe, visiting all
the principal courts on the Continent.
Great White Bear, great-grandson
Of Tall Tree, once chief Of the Crows,
is bugler in the United States Navy.
Edwin Warfield, Governor-elect Of
the State Of Maryland, has been every
thing from a farmers hired man to q
banker.
Captain Alfred Johnson, who was the
first man to cross the ocean in a small
boat in 1876, is still living at Glouces-
ter, Mass.
Pope Plus Y. is suffering from a
rheumatic affection of the foot in con-
sequence of cold contracted at Ven
ice before his election to the papal
chair.
President Loubet will resume shortly
his study Of astronomy. An obSerya-
tOis 10 DcluS Dulll Oh tuc SIOuuoc Va
the chateau which the President re-
Gently purchased.
King Christian of Denmark was
handed his appointment as General in
the German Army by the Kaiser's
Aide-de-Camp, Major General von
Moltke, a nephew Of the great strate-
gist.
It Is said that the widow Of the
late Max O'Rell will return to the
stage. She was once we'll known in
comic opera as Beatrice Gresham.
Major E. II. Ellis, of the British
War Office, has been commissioned
to examine the military surveys in
Canada for the purpose Of bringing
them up to date.
DR.. Lorenz is said to have received
an offer Of $4,000 to reduce the con-
genital hip dislocation Of the small son
Of a brewer in the United States, the
name not being given. .A...
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Newspaper Proprietor Killed.

Philadelphia. Special.-Hugh A..
Mullen, one of the proprietors OF tho
Sunday Philadelphia World, and well
known in local politics, was instantly
killed by being struck by a train at
the North Philadelphia station Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. How the &C.
cident occurred nobody seems to
know, but it is believed he attempted
to cross the tracks. Among the pa
pers found in his pocket was an ac-
cident insurance policy for $1,000.
Mr. Mullen was 56 years old and a
native of Philadelphia.
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Southern Railway Finances.

New York. Special-Reports that the
Southern Railway was about to make
a bond issue were denied, but it Is a
fact that a readjustment Of the COM
nany's finances has been considered
from time to time. The ownerships and
leases of many small lines by the
Southern have. to an extent, compii-
Gated the general finances OF the sys-
tenn, and it is said at more favorable
time the directors will recommend the
issuance of general refunding bond,
which will cover practically all exist
Ing issues.
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great difficulty made his escape into

Mississippi. The crime of which he
was accused was horse-stealing, and
when he left New Orleans, it was
astride of Ballanche's favorite mare
that he rode into the swampy woods
and evaded the officers.
When Pauline and Fairfax were
married, the guests at their wedding
were chosen with care that sur
prised not few who had expected to
be invited. 1t was Mr.. Vernon him.
self who had most insisted on this e1-
olusiveness.
Fairfax had bis drop of bitter to
swallow with all his nuptial sweets.
On the day Of his marriage, he learned
that Madame Souvestre had made
over her forturne to the church and
had retired to convent. he could
il no wise blame himself for this,
and yet he knew that into that sweet
young woman's life his house had cast
ineradicable sorrow.
Mr.. Vernon insisted upon having
his children, as he now called Paul
inc and Fairfax, live at Chateau dor,
where they watched him 90 gently
down the decline Of life. He out.
lived Mrs. Vernon many years, and
died at the age OF ninety-one. For
years before his death, he spent much
time at the old mahogany desk, writing
what afterward was found to be both
q will and history. In the testament
.ry part CT the huge document he left
all his property to his daughter, and
she was surprised to find that large
part OF the bequest consisted Of land
ed estates in Scotland. The will was
signed Thomas MacCollough," and
among the annexed papers were all
the directions, facts and documentary
proofs necessary to establish the truth
Of o strange and startling autobiog-
raphy.
Ore thing was left without an word
OF explanation: In the package OF
papers was inclosed ths amethyst
cross, still shut in the old, worn
leather case.
Pauline refused 70 make public
claim to the estates in Scotland; but
after her death, which was in 1S49,
her children offered the proofs and
possessed the property, which was
valued at nearly million dollars.
Fairfax never reached eminence as
an artist. Indeed, after his marriage,
he made no more than occasional
efforts with his brush. One of his
pictures, however, has been recently
attracting much attention, By some
means, it passed from the hands of
friend in New Orleans to whom Fair
fax gave it, and is now in the collec-
tion of masterpieces of Obscure Ar
fists" made by the late Marquis de
Montluzin.
The picture is scarcely more than
a study of the face of Kirk MacCol-
Tough, sketched by Fairfax long be-
fore his marriage and before he had
proof that Pierre Rameau and Colonel
Loring were but one man. 1t is,
nevertheless. o powerful piece OF
work, in which is caught with perfect
cunning the indsscribable fascination
of the strange outlaws countenance.
Under it, on the darkened margin
OF the canvas, is written in heavy red
letters:
...... ........:
TEE KING OF HONEY ISLAND.
:............... .....s......
THE END.
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Cost of Balloons,

Balloons are lin the air" at present,
and consequently the cost Of those
aerial machines is interesting. The
size generally favored by "sportsmen"
ranges from $4,000 to $4,000 cubic
feet. the former costing in cotton
caoutchoutee" s120, in Chinese silk
e192, and in French silk s252; and
the latter ego, e315 and s3S4, &C.
cording to the material used. These
prices include the balloon complete
and ready to be filled with gas.-Lon-
don Answers. ~ !.
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power of the Lafttes was broken for
ever.
The lie Sezannes reception was the
last notable social event under the old
regime. After that, there followed
disclosures which led to Govern.
mental investigation and legal pro-
cedure. Steps were taken to admin
lister the criminal laws with great
vigor in the State, and the United
States Government enforced its au-
thority along. the coast. These
changes speedily brought about new
social order, especially in New Or
leans, and the city at once took high
place as a center of refinement, lux.
ury and culture, in which the lines Of
division between the fit and the unfit
were drawn with extreme exclusive.
ness.
Wilfred Parker made his last ap.
pearance in New Orleans society on
the occasion of Mademoiselle de Sc.
zannes's marriage. NJ. de Sc.
zannes had insisted on inviting
him, although Marie offered as an
objection that she had never been
able to rid herself of the belief that
Parker had stolen her ruby on the
evening of the party at Chateau dor.
Lieutenant Ballanche heartily dis.
liked the suave little adventurer,
without knowing just why; but he
pooh. .poohed Marie's suspicion OF
felonious behavior.
The very next day Parker was iden-
tilted as John A. Murrell. and With
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
is VlcTIMIzED BY scoUNDREL
Aged Negro Gave Up His Money to a
Black Fraud

a pathetic scene was witnessed in
the office Of Judge I. NJ. Allen, of the
court Of ordinary, yesterday morning
when polite old ante bellum negro,
hat in hand, entered and, with polite
bow, informed JUICE Allen that he
chad callei for his pension. The
urbane J udge told the old man there
Was Lothing for him, TO the surprise Of
the latter, who then x Jlained to Jadge
Allen that he was tie victim of a
shreSd swindler. The Old negro de-
clared that he had been sent TO the
courthouse by an agent of IN ster
Hanna" who told him that all the old
d arkies were now craving pensions
and, for a doIlar, explained bow the
were to get the money. This poor old
negro had given up a hard earned dol
| IT to a sleek scoundreI, whom be says
5 now working Americas and vicinity
and fleeing iguOrant negroes. He
charges them dollar for "lnforma-
ton" and then directs them to Jud re
/ Aliens office for the pension. THIS ca {
is the first one reported, but there vii
be numerous others. The old negro
was greatly distressed when the fac
dawDed upon him that his dollar wat
gone and he would get nothing il
return.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
IN CHECKS To VETS
LARGE SUM Is PAID,
Pension Money For Veterans
Here.
is DISTRIBUTED ON YESTERDAY
Sumter's Veterans Receive the Good
ly Sum of $6,i7o. Many Received
Their Checks Yesterday and Are
Happy Others Viii Get Theirs.

Yesterday was veterans day" at the
courthouse, not exactly a reunion Of
the old soldiers who wore the gray but
the annual gathering of those here who
are entitled to pensions from the state.
Tais county had finally been reached
IN the long LIST, and Judge Allen had
the big bundle of checks ready to give
oat to the veterans
And of course there was not disap-
pointed caller at his office.
There were more than a hundred Of
the checks, aud the sum aggregate
was Just So, 40 The am cunts varied,
ranging from s. as high as $3.50, the
la ter sum being for total disability.
Capt. @. t. Furlow, assistant state
treasurer and himself a Confederate
veteran, made out this list FIR Sum
ter's old soldiers g, as he does for all the
others, and it is a labor of loYe in
which he delights to engage though it
does not come as a part of his fficial
datles.
Perhaps half the checks were for
widows + Confederate soldiers, and
these were all for the uniform amour t
so each.
Judge Ail-n, who puts his whole
h ear luto d log whatever he can 7
the veterans, paid out the crisp checks
t. all who called. Many were PIE
v3lted by the Tad weather f om COM
Jag yesterdar, and these will be se
tied with later. The banks here, s
usual, cash these checks gladly aud
without any charge to tue veterans.
he task Of paying eff the veterans
of the state will soon be finished, and
then the county teachers will get their
turn. They will probably be pald
their January salaries next week, az
there is now plenty of cash on hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
a Weak Stomach

Causes weak body and invites di-
sease. K dol Dyspeptio Cure cures and
sire ngthens the stomach, and wards of
and over3omes disease. J. B. Taylor, a
prominent meTchantof Chriesman, Tex
says; 81 could not eat because of a
weak stomach. / los, all strength and
run down in weight, All that money
could do was done, bat all hope of re-
covery vanished. Hearing OF some
wonderful cures Effected by the use of
Kodol, | concluded to try it. The first
bottle ben, fitted me, and after taking
tour bottles I am full restored to my
usual strength, weight and health. w
A. Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the mi.
crobe vi ch tickles the mucous me IN
orane, causing the cough, and at the
same time 'ltars he phlegm. draw out
the Inflammation AID Gals and soothes
the tf-c ed parts, One Minute Cough
Cure Strengthens The lungs, wards #
pneumonia and is hsrmIe and never
failing cure in al durable cases of
Coughs, Cold and Crou'. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harm
less and good alike for young and old
w. A Rembert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
DeW1tt's Witch Hazel salYe.

The only positive cure for blind, b eed-
ing, itching and pIotruding piles, cuts,
burns, bruises, ecz ana and all abrasions
of The skin DeWttt's is the only Witch
Haz d Salve that is made from the pure
nuadulterated witch hazal-all others
are coun erfeits.. peWitt's Witch Hazel
SalVe Is made to cure-counterfeits are
made to sell. w. A. Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
Escaped an Awful Fate.

NJ Fl. HaggIns of Melbou ne, Fs.,
writes, My doctor told me had Con-
sumption and nothing could be done for
me was given up to die The offer
Of free trial bottle of DR.. Kings New
d scovery for Consumption, induced me
to try it R4sul were startling. I am
now on my road t recovery and owe all
to DR.. K ng's n Discovery [ surely
saved my life." This great cure is guar
anteed for all throat diseases b. DR.. E.
J. Z drldye, druggist. Price soc ar d
81 90. Tril bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11

Another step was taken yesterday in
that loog drawn out police comm 'ssion
case, Which long since has left dark,
sesl-brown taste in the mou hs of citl
zens here, and to that extent the puZ
zle Is a bit nearer solution though the
end is not in sight YET by a good deal
The proceedings were before Judge
Littl, john at chambers.
IL was the answer made by the old
board IN the qua warranto proceedings
instituted ~ the new board of police
commissioners in the attempt to es
tabIlsh authority of its Office here.
The proceedings yesterday consum-
ed several hours, during which time
Messrs. Maynard, Lane and Bullock
presented the side of the old police
board and Messrs. Dodson an / Taylor
that of the new board. The arguments
were very lengthy and fully covered
the case
Judge Littlejohn took the case IN
der consideration and will render an
opinion at later date,
After which, in all probability, the
side against which a decision is reI-
dered will appeal it to the Supreme
)urt aad foal hearing will probably
be reached IL June or July next.
The "police commission case" has
been dragging along in one form Oh
another for months, and every body in
Americas will be heartily glad when il
is finally d CT led. 1t Is a fight be-
tween the two boards, each claiming
supreme authority and neither inclined
to let go.
But the cd board is still entrenched
aud will hold on until the matter i
settled by the courts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
Mr.. FORESTER DIED TUESDAY
Well Known Educator Passes Away
at EllavilIe.

Prof. r V. Forester, for many years
we'll known resident of Americas and
Sumter county but more recently of Ell
laville, passed away at his home there
yesterday morning after an Illness of
some length. Prof. Forester was
widely known throughout South Geor
gia as an able educator, the best years
of his life having been spent in the
school room. Many years ago he was
president of Furlow Masonic Female
College here, removing hence to other
fields of useful labor Prof. Forester
had wellpIgh reached the allotted
three score and ten" years, and was
held in highest esteem among the peo-
pie of this section. HIS wife, two sons
aud three daughters survive him The
funeral service will be held today at
Buena Vista, conduct d with Masonic
h)nors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
MISSED NOT a SINGLE HOUSE.
Beggars Made a Careful Canvass of
Americus.

A trio of young bucks, able and
strong yourg men excepting the loss OF
limb, descended upon Americas yes
terday morning in their tour of the
state, or perhaps the s utb, begging.
Each took a business district tC
''work" and not a single store or dwell.
ing was skipp' d in their professional
chase after nickeis, dimes or quarters.
L may be charity to give to such PEG
pie and thus encourage them in life
of idleness and shlf lessness, but when
one thinks of the many age and hon.
orable men in Americas, who go upon
clutches and work for an honest living,
it does not seem that ary class of cat c
begging here twelve months in the
year should be encouraged 10 it,
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Rheumstlsm CURED in "a Hours

T. J. Blackmore. of Halter & Black
more, PIttburg, Pa, says: "A shor'
time since | procured bottle of NJ vs.
TIC CURE. 1t got me out the house
IN twenty -four tours / took my bed
with Rheumatism nine months ago and
the MYSTIC CURE is the only medi-
cine that di0 me any good. / had five
of the best physicians in the city, but !
received very little relief from them. !
know the MYSTIC CURE to be what
it is representa- and take pleasure In
recommending it to other poor suffer-
els. Sold by E, j, Eldridge, Druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
MANY TOSSED IN THE HOPPER
During Session of the City Court on
Yesterday.

Judge Charles R. Crisp presided
yesterday at another very busy session
of the city court, and with the result
that the changing will be still further
whiskey cases of long standing were
tried and verdicts of not guilty rem
dered. Hill Fitzgerald, who wore q
pistol for a watch charm, but made
the mistake Of coneealing the charm,
will cut crossties six months or charm
the court with a contribution of $50
The misdemeanor docket is still very
heavy, and Judge Crisp will be kept
busy the greater part of this week in
trying cases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11

The scratch of PIN may cause the
loss of a limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain
Pain Balm. 1t is an antiseptic ard quick
healing Eminent for cuts, bruises and
burns. FOa sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-11
A Mothers Recommendation,

l have used Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy fora number of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, Gods end cronp /
have ever used in my family have not
words to express my confidence in this
remedy Mrs ]. A. Moore, North Star,
Mich. For sale by all druggists.
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Richmond, Va.
CLEARING THE COTTON YARDS
Rapid Advance In Price Is Forcing
Many Sales.
Purity make it

The Times Recorder story yester-
day morning of the sale of a thousand
bales cotton the day previous on the
recent rise IN price was a surprise to
many here, but such was the case
And those who did not close out their
holdings on Monday at o. cents sold
yesterday, when prices were even bet
ter The finest grades yesterday
would have brought % here, though
q cents is still the ruling price Coun
Gil, Parker 4 Co. closed out quite a
large lot yesterday, as did J. l..
ChambIss' Co aud Oliver & Cnil
ders. In fact, nearly the entire stock
in Americas has been sold during the
past two days. The market yesterday
was steady at the close, March being
marked up to "a and May 9.42.