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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-18

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-18
The KIDNAPPED
MILLIONAIRES
A Tale Of Wall Street
and the Tropics 81 *
BY FREDERICK y. ADAMS

Copyright, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company.
All rights reserved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh-
Medicine Sent Free.

Send no mOney-simply write and try
Botanic Blood Balm at our expense.
Botanic Blood Balm (B, B. B kills or
destroys the poison in the blood which
causes the awful aches in back and
shoulder blades, shifting pains, difficulty
in moving fingers, toes or legs, bone
pains, swollen muscles and joints OF
rheumatism, or the foul breath, hawk
ing or splitting, droppings in throat, bad
hearing, specks flying before the eyes,
all played ont feeling of catarrh. b.
tanic Blood Balm has cured hundreds
of cases of 80 or 40 years standing after
doctors, hot springs and patent medi-
cines had all failed. Most of these cured
patients had taken Blood Balm as last
resort. It is especially advised for
chronic, deep-seated cases. Impossible
for any one to suffer the agonies or
symptoms of rheumatism or catarrh
while or after taking Blood Balm. 1t
makes the blood pure and rich, thereby
giving healthy blood supply. Cures
are permanent and not patching up
Sold at drug stores. 81 per large bottle
Sample of Blood Balm sent free and
prepaid, also special medical ADVICE by
describing your trouble and writing
Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. A per-
sonal trial of Blood Balm is better than
a thousand printed testimonials, SO
write at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
After man has gone through pro-
posal of marriage he feels capable of
almost anything.
Distressing Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of ''SoUTH AMERICAN FERv1NE
Tonic" Invalids need suffer no longer,
because this great remedy can cure
them all. It is a cure for the whole
world of stomach weakness and indi-
gestlon. The cure begins with the first
dose. The relief it brings is marvel
GUS and surprising. It makes no fail
ure; never dlsappoInts. No matter how
long you have suffered, your cure is
certain under the use of this great
health-g giving force. Pleasant and al
was safe. Sold by the Eldridge Drug
Stores, Americus, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30

by local applications as they csnnot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inf1amed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube ia in
famed you have a running sound for
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the Inflammation can be ia,
ken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de.
stroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten
are caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
but an infiamed condition of the mu-
cOus services,
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness caused by Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are"the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Thomas County Trauedy,

Thomas vile, Ca, Oct 29-Clint
Williams, a young white man, was
shot at Cairo, II miles west of here
and died soon thereafter. Williams
assailant is supposed to be Gedie Bag.
gett, a young white man who is well
known in the community. Both par.
ties had apparently been drinking,
AMI in McMarrus' restaurant they had
hot words. 1t is alleged that Williams
approached Baggett with stick, when
the latter drew his pistol and shot
Williams through the brain. Bag
gett has not yet been captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
AMERICUs, Ga. OCT. SO. 1909.
MYSTERY ABOUT PICTURE.

Said To Have Been Due to 5Iunder
of Some One.
Chicago, Oct. 29.-The Tribune to-
day says:
The mystery surrounding the pic
ture,' Guardian Angel, now on exhibi
ton in the salon of American artists,
is due TO blunder of some one.
was painted by Isaac H. Caliga, OF
Boston, three years ago. Abbott Thay-
er never painted such a picture. AT
ter Caliga painted and exhibited it some
one put a photograph of it on the
market and recently this photograph
has appeared crediting the painting
to Thayer.
A year ago, after the painting had
been exhibited in New York, Caliga
decided to make changes in it. He
lightened the color of the wings of the
angel and filed out the canvass more
completely with wings. The photo
graph represents the picture in its
former state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
searchino for overcI,,e steamer

Sydney, N. S. w, Oct. 29.-The
British cruisers Pilades and Mildear
and four merchant steamers
have sailed in search of the British
steamer Ovalu, belonging to the Union
Steamship company of New Zealand.
eight days overdue from Norfolk
island, with rs passengers on boaru,
including Lord Boringdon, eldest son
of the Earl of Morley, and Judge Oh.
liver, president of the New South
Wales appeal court
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
MORGAN AFTER sEasoARD.
New York Millionaire May Get Control
of Railroad.

of Railroad.
Norfolk, Va, Oct pa. B. An
drews, vice president of the Southern
Railway company, and James N. Barr,
vice president and general manager
of the Seaboard Air Line railway,
had a long private conference at the
Monticello hotel, and various are the
surmises as to what it in tn ewind.
1t is believed that the conference was
in regard to the possible acquisition
of the control of the Seaboard system
by the Southern or by interests allied
with the house of j. p Morgan & Co.
1t has been reported within the past
day or so that the committee who are
endeavoring to adjust the financial diff
ficulties OF Messrs. John l.. Williams
& Sons, of Richmond, and j. w, Mid
dendorf, of Baltimore, have received
two or more interests offers for the
Seaboard stock held by these firms
and it is ccnjectured that the Morgan
interests may be of these.
While it is impossible to obtain any
thing authentic, it is reported tina
Morgan has set out to secure contro
of the Seaboard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Keller IN SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by ''New
Great South American Kidney Cure. -
It is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the reme-
dY. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstores,
Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Fire pestrove Tohaooo

Wilson, N. c.. Oct. 29.-Fire at viii.
son destroyed the Venable tobacco
factory, with loss approximating $50.
Ooo. The building was not used save
Tor the storage of tobacco. The mum.
per OF fires in tobacco factories. ware
houses, prize houses, etc., during the
past three or four months is attract.
ing the attention of insurance men.
VINO have suffered quite heavily from
such fires.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Pleaded Guilty to swindIinq.

New York, Oct 29.-Ignatius L.
Qualey, president of the Horseshoe
Mine company, has been sentenced
to year in the penitentiary by Jus.
tice Davis in the supreme court. He
pleaded guilty to swindling, through
the sale of worthless stocks. Larry
Summerfeld, the originator of the
plan, probably will be brought to trial
Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to sction, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache
and cave good taste in The mouth
The famous little pills for DONG such
work pleasantly aad effec tually are De-
Wits Little Early R,sers. BOB Moore
of Lafayette, Ind, says: '.All other
pills / have used grippe and eicken,
while DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
simply perfect" Sold by w. A. Rem.
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
FavOrs State Depository LAW.

jackson, Miss, Oct. 28.-Hon. w. ].
Miller. state treasurer-elect, has de.
ciared himself in favor of the enact.
ment OF a state depository law by the
next legislature, and will probably
send communication to the legisla.
lure on the subject He is now mai
ing careful study of the depository
laws OF the various states, with the
view OF incorporating their best feat.
ures in his recommendations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
NO BAIL OFFERED YET.
Brother and Sweetheart of Murdered
Mabel BechteI In Prison,


Mabel BechteI In Prison.
Allentown, Pa, Oct. 29-No bail
has yet been offered for Thorn
as Bechtel and Alfred Eckstein, broth
er and sweetheart of Mabel Bechtel,
who was murdered last Monday.
The young men were committed to
prison in default of $1,000 bonds.
Neither is charged with the murder
Of the girl, but both are detained as
witnesses.
Mayor Lewis said today:
"One of these two men is the muir
derer of Mabel Bechtel. We have
nothing but circumstantial evidence
TO guide us, bat so positive and in
dfsputable is the evidence that l am
ready to say our work is done"
The eoroner's inquest will be held
tonight. The funeral of the dead girl
will take place this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
To lnsnect the Guards.

Columbus, Ca, Oct. 29.-Coloflel
Obear, inspector general Of the Geor-
gia state troops, tonight inspected the
Columbus Guards. Tomorrow night
he will inspect the City Light Guards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
BUSINESS MEN VIcTIMIzEp,

Clever Gang Of Crooks Secure Much
Cash Then Skip.
New York, Oct. 29-Fully a thou
said business men in the upper Sec
ton of Brooklyn, on the east side of
Manhattan have been victimized to
the extent of $4,000 by a gang of
clever check swindlers. One of them
opened small account with a Brook.
Iyn bank. By some means they got
mold OF certifcation stamp. Checks
then were cashed at every small shop
tnat would accept them and the gang
disappeared.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
WEALTHY CONTRACTOR DEAD.
Went to Chicago From Nashville At.
ter Great Fire.

Chicago, Oct. 29-P. J. Sexton, pres
ident Of the Chicago Brick company,
well known and wealthy general
contractor, died last night, aged
years. Mr.. Sexton became i'll while
In London, England, six weeks ago and
returned to Chicago in care Of nurse
Mr.. Sexton has been identified with
the building industry in Chicago since
coming here from Nashville, Tenn,
shortly after the great nre.
Among the best known structures
which he erected are the Cook county
hospital, the city hall and the Ply
mouth Congregational church. He
served in company of Kentucky cav
airy during the civil war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
NECK BROKEN; YET LIVES.
Injuries Received by Brooklyn Boy II
Football Game

Football Game.
New York, Oct. 29.-Thomas Nc
Cauley, Is years Of age, lies at the
point of death in a Brooklyn hospita
from injuries received in a football
game
His neck is broken and his lower
limbs are paralyzed, but the lad re
taius full possession of his faculties
McCauley, who is the son of police
sergeant, was playing on a training
school eleven. He got the ball anC
started to run, when he was downed
with the entire team on top of him
He chung manfully to the ball ant
was carried off the field.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Bitch succeeda Ronera.

Tallahassee, Fla, Oct. 29.-Gover
nor Jennings has appointed State Sen.
ator N. A. Bitch, of Levy county, in.
spector of convicts and convict camps
vice Hon. R. F. Rogers, of Lake City
whose term has expired. Senator
Bitch was here and qualified immedi.
ateIy. There were over 40 other ap.
plications for the place
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
REDUCTION IN PRODUCTION.
Pig Iron Output in Alabama Has Been
Cut Down,

rig iron output IN Alabama f1as Been
Cut Down.
Birmingham. Ala, Oct. 29.-An au
thoritative statement has been given
out to the effect that the production
of pig iron in Alabama had been re
duced % per cent during the present
month The blowing out of furnaces
was not absolutely necessary to bring
about such result, but that all the
larger furnaces would blow light.
However, the following furnaces
have gone out of blast: Talladega
Williamson, Attala.
The Tallapoosa and Jenifer fur
naces will be out in the next few
days. An agreement rs on among
the southern iron manufacturers tt
cut the production off in order to reg
ulate the market and the curtailmen1
is now being carried out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Peter Grooan Dead.

Baltimore, Oct 29.-Peter Grogan,
who claimed to have originated the in.
stallment system of purchase, and
who watched the spread of his idea
to nearly every civilized nation, ia
dead in his home here from heart fail.
ure. Grogan instituted the system In
his furniture store IS years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Packinshouse Gamers WALL a..

Chicago. Oct. 29.-Packingbouso oo,,.
ners walked out today, joining the
striking sausage makers and jncraas.
Ing the number Of idle men at tbe
STOCK yards to 2,400. ThA-e are 16
other branches of organized labor in
the packing houses yet to make de-
mands and more than $4,000 employees
are said to stand ready to support the
strikers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
A woman wants to be told you love
her as regularly as the miIkman comes,
or she won't believe it.
$loo-Dr. :. Detchon's' Anti-Diuretio

%aVO-DFs >. BStchon7s AntI-DIuretIc
may be worth to you more than 300 if
You have child who soils bedding
from incontinence of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. It
arrests the trouble at once. 81. Sold
Dy the Eidgo Drug Stores, Amer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
BURGLARS Make Bio Haul.

Charlotte, N. G. Oct. 29.-The safe
in the Florence cotton mills at Fores
City, N. c., was blown open by bur
lars last night and between one and
two thousand dollars in cash secured
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30

The best way to test mans good
nature is for his wife to talk to him
while he is shaving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30

When woman has spent all her
money for clothes she is satisfied with
her work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Had Temp..stuous VOYAGE.

= New York, Oct. 2S.-The Kron
ffince Wilhelm arrived today after
having had most tempestuous WOW.
age. At no time since leaving Ger
pourg did the ship steam at full sneod
ureat comiNng seas swept over her
decks, smashed rails, bent stanchions
carried away ventilators and severely
so Captain Richter and a seaman
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
For Sale.

Nice building lot on Finn
street.
A BARGAIN.-Fine Grist
Mill In perfect order and fine
patronage. Location, College
street and S. A. l.. track.
Capacity 300 bushels per day.
II. r.. DAVEN ORT,
Real so.a.. Aqent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
CHRONIC SORES
Signs Of Polluted Blood.

There nothing rpulsive looking and disgusting
it till the brain and work with until the
sight the eng sck looking
pac ernakes youi Respondent and desperate
chronic best evidence unhealthy
disorder The taking medicines
and vte the blood
general or results obstinate
non-healing of the most offensive character.
Often faint breaks eating the limbs
while antptc washes salves and powders
will
blood itself purified and deadly
germs poons destroyed
polluted blood is purified and invgorated, and when
pure blood throughout
the flesh around the old beg;
ee1on natural color color the discharge Of ma ceases
tonic in
and builds
charge advice.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. AygANzA. ca.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
Ladies' Goods.

An immense stock of Waists,
plain and fancy. Fasoinators, Skirts,
Shawls, Jackets, Understands and
Underwear. The prettiest and cheap.
est line of these goods ever before
exhibited in this market. Don't
buy a single article in this line until
you have seen my splendid goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30

Ii man doesn't know when he's
well off some of bis fool friends will
tell him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-10-30
School Shoes.

I am prepared to shoe all the lit
tie boys and girls in Americus and
the surrounding country with the
best and cheapest shoes to be found
in this market. This is a big, bold
assertion, but 1 have the goods and
the prices to back 1t up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

Roach Bros, painters aud paper
hangers. III, South Second street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

Every man in ChIckashs. who
oan possibly manage TO leave his
business for day should 60 to
Oklahoma City on January 8 and
attend The single statehood con-
venuon. This is matter OF the
gravest importance to ereryons, /,
for Just at this time the people Of
the Indian Territory, without re-
gard to political aiiillaIioD, must
place themselves irrevooably on
record for single statehood. With
the coming Of the new year comes
renewed hope Of some favorable
at this session OF con
grcss, and the country affected by
such Legislation owe it to them
selves to endeavor to throw their
influence in the right direction.
Those who are in a position to
know look for some relief T. be
given US from the present intoler-
sble conditions at this session OF
congress, whether in the form Of
single statehood or not. Single
statehood is what we want; that Is
the result we arc IaboriDg tooth
and toe nail to bring about. So put
your shoulder to the wheel and go
to work. Attend the Oklahoma
City meeting. and make IL a gather
ing never TO b. forgotten. Become
a citizen Of chickasha for the time
being II not for all time, aud aid in
representing the biggest and
best town in the southwest in
righteous cause. ASIDE from the
hope Of reward in the cause we
are working for, we want our
town 10 be fittihgly represented at
the convention. We want to take
a representative delegation and
show the people what we have at
home. This can be done by little
individual effort, which we urge
you TO make for the honor AID
glory of Cnickasha as well as sin
gle statehood.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

Shall we come in with equal
force, strength and power, ana IN
fluence and be factor in the for
nation Of new state or shall we
be taken in BY townships and ma
tlono as Indian reservations, as suits
the convenience OF Oklahoma poll
tiOians without being consulted
and without oEr welfare being con-
sidered IS an element 10 the alb
sorptions This is the situation
which now confronts the people Of
the territory. 1t is useless to at
tempt 10 get away from it. The
Wise thing to % is to make the
most of conditions as they are and
secure, if possible, that legislation
which lbest protects She Indian
Territory in the formation of 8
new state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

Bro. BIankenship Of the Ana
dafko Democrat has acquired the
dsIly subscription list and good
will Of the Anadarko Tribune, and
will hereafter run both papers un-
der the name of the Anadarko
Daily Democrat. Now, this is
sensible. There is room Tor one
good daily paper in Auadarko
and IL can be made TO pay and pay
we'll. With two in thefeld neither
could make cent. We congrat-
ulate Bro. Blakenshlp on the
splendid paper he Is getting out,
and hope he will now be able to
make it money making institu-
fion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

II u noticed that Senator Quay,
in his recent talks on the territor-
ial admission question, is not quite
so exuberant as be was a week or
two ago. His easy confidence that
he will be able to push the omni-
bus bill through the senate has left
him. The cause Of his detection is
the falling away from him of the
few republicans who we're assisting
him in fighting their own party.
When the lineup takes place IT.
will undoubtedly be found that the
contingent Of republican obstrnc-
tives viii be very small. There is
stiII chance that the twin terri
tories Of Oklahoma aud Indian
Territory will come in this session
as state. dauy democratic pa
peFs are condemning their party
for standing out against the union
OF these two territories, and als0
for advocating tho admission Of
New Mexico and Arizona. The
democrats attempt TO make a par
tissn question cf admission Is find
ing much opposition among the
Journals Of their own party.-st.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

Cudahy Packing Co.
Wholesale meats, lard, canned geo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

The public schools of this city
will open again next Monday. A
beginning class viii be organized
and children six years of age who
have never attended school will be
admitted any time next week or
Monday OF the week following, not
later. The parent should call at
The superintendent's Office on
Fourth and Iowa to ascertain
TO which district his child will be
sent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

The stomach is our best friend
and the next best is the Perfect"
Baking Powder. 1t is chemically
pure and assists indigestion. Mas
cot Grocery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

A cheap and comfortable way
to travel is In the personally con-
Quoted weekly excursion tourist
cars to the Pacific coast. Through
from Memphis without change via
Rock Island system, Choctaw Ok
Iahoma s. Gulf R. X. and So. Pac.
route and Union Pacific route.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

The proposition TO send tele-
grams from all points in this terri
tory to Senator Beverage com-
mending bis bill as the best meas
ure ever introduced for the people
of the Indian Territory, should be
generally adopted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

The small boy who has not
"broke in" on the ponds these
last few days has not been heard
from. This is the season when
"skates" are not confined entirely
TO the adult.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
STATEHOOD CONVENTION.

For the Statehood Convention
the Rock Island system will run
a special train to Oklahoma Civ
leaving Chickasha al 7 a. m
6. Returning special trala
leave Oklahoma City after -
close OF the convention. Very
low rates have been named for the
occasion, which promises 10 be the
largest meeting ever held in Okla
homa territory. Plenty of coaches
will be provided for all who wish
TO go. Special train Will Will reach
Oklahoma City at 8 a. m. For fur
lther information write or call on
Scott Jones.
J. S. McNally, D. p. a..
=. NJ. Duncan, 7. r. A.
Oklahohoma City.
+. W. Thompson, A, G. 2. & I. A.
1-3t Kansas City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

All kinds Of legal blanks for
sale 81 the Daily Express ciiice.