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TRAIL or TERRIBLE
TURK ONE OF BLOOD
Women and Children Massa-
oredI Villages Burned.
PRISONERS ARE PUT TO DEATH.

streets Of Krushevo Are Said To Be
strewn With Dead-SurViVors, Fear
Ira Turkish plspIeasure Are Afraid
to Bury Bodies.
Sofa, August 24.-Tne Turks are
reported TO have nassaored all the wo-
men and children in two villages of
the districts of Florina and Monastir
and to have afterward burned the vii
lagos. They also are alleged to have
killed a number of prisoners.
The streets of Krushevo are said tc
be strewn with dead and the sur
v1vors are afraid to bury the bodies,
fearing to incur the suspicion of the
Turks
Following the proclamation of the
revolution throughout the vilayet OF
AdrianOple the insurgents cut all the
telegraph wires connecting the city of
Adrianople with the eastern parts OF
the vt1ayet.
There are unoonfrmed rumors here
that fighting and massacres are pro
ceeG1ng in the streets of Adrianople.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
LORD sALIsBURYs FUNERAL.
Servants and Family Will Act as Pail.
bearers.

bearers.
Hatfield, Eng, August 24-Lord Sal
isbury'S coffin has been finally clos.
ed. The servants and family will act
as pall-bearers at the funeral which
will be held at the end of the week.
when Lord Edward Cecil, military sec.
retary of the Egyptian army and
fourth son of the deceased statesman,
reaches England from Egypt.
Ambassador Choate today telegraph
ed to Hatfield, expressing in behalf of
the American nation, sorrow at the
death Of Lord Salisbury.
The text of Mr. Choate's message,
which was addressed to Lord Gran.
borne, was as follows
l have heard this morning with the
deepest regret of the death of your il.
lustrious father The people of the
United States will sincerely sympa.
thize with those of England in deplor.
ing the loss of the great statesman. "
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Two Secrets of Success

The success of The Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New
York is due:
FIRST To its selection of risks:
It writes no insurance in urhealthful
regions or on vicious or sub-standard lives.
SECOND To the investment of
it's funds:
Send for Bankers WILL which tells how
the world is invested,
Good health and good invest
ments will go long way toward
making anyone rich.
This Company ranks
FIRsT-Tn Assets
First-In Amount Paid Policy-holders
5 First--In Age,
The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
RichardpA. McCurdy, President
r. F. SHEDDEN, Manager, Atlanta.
ARTHUR & EVERETT,
Resident Agents,
AMERIoUs, GEORGIA.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
TRAINS DISASTROUS PLUNGE.
Goes Down Enbankment-One Killed
~ and Many Injured.

hN "Oiiy IIlJdi Gu
F'on Du Lac, Wis, August 24.-The
Chicago and Northwesrern passenger
train from Chicago was wrecked {
miles south of here at 2 o'clock this
morning. George w. Zuhlke, of Fond
Du Lac, was killed. Conductor Nov
of Chicago, and 80 passengers were in
jured
The entire train, express car. bag
gage car, two coaches and three sleep
ers, were thrown down 20-foot en-
bankment
The injured, suffering mostly from
contusions and decorations, we're con
veyed to a farm house nearby Physi
clans were sent from this city in car
rfages and later by relief train
The injured were brought here ex
cept four, and they will be brought in
. this afternoon. The track was torn
UP for 800 feet and traffic was suspend
ed until noon.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Tragedy at Shawnee. rann.

Middlesborough, KY, August 24.-At
Shawnee, Tenn, yesterday Tyrus Rob.
inson, shot and killed Frank Davis. an
employe of the Louisville and Nash.
vile railroad. Davis married Robin.
sons sister two years ago and the
Robinson's were bitterly opposed to
the marriage. This was the cause Of
the tragedy. After Davis fell his lit
tie sister who was aearby, seized his
pistol and tried to kill Robinson as he
fed down the road.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25

Grand Island, Neb., August pa
Interest in the Populist state conven-
tion which meets tomorrow centers
itself today on the arrival of num-
Der of party leaders, among them for
mer Senator William V. Allen.
The question of fusion is an impor-
tant one, and ex-senator Allen has
sounded the keynote of opposition. In
letter written to a Madison, Neb.,
newspaper, Mr. Allen takes exception
to Mr.. Bryan's stand on the question
and asserts that the Populist party
must declare it's independence He
says, however, that Judge John J,
Sullivan, supreme Judge, will be re-
nominated by the Populists. Judge
Sullivan is a Democrat.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Grain Facilities INADEQUATE,

New York, August PA committee
from the New Orleans Board of Trade
wHAich has been touring the country to
examine the grain conditions has arriv
ed in this city. The members of the
committee said their city in recent
years developed into busy grain port
and that the present facilities are not
what they should be to handle this
important business. They intend
among other things to establish an on.
ton market.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Six Persons Drowned,

New York, August 24-Six persons
were drowned Sunday at various pleas
uye resorts about New York. The
list included one woman Rudolph
Wausch,one of the victims, lost his
life in the Harlem river by trying to
save his valuable collie dog. They
were swept underneath a barge near
the swift tide and sank together in
view Of hundreds Of spectators. The
mans arms we're clasped AROUND the
dogs body
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
MAY Be the Murderer.

Detroit, Aug. 24.-After six days
work on the mysterious murder OF
little Alphonse Wilmes, whose mutt
lated body was found last Tuesday
morning among some molding at the
rear of the Michigan Stove Companys
works, the police today issued a cir.
cular which they are sending broad
cast, asking for the arrest of Charles
Price, alias Emil Waltz, on suspicion
of being the murderer.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
conareaatIon Of Rronananda.

Rome, August 24--The congregation
of the propaganda met today In the di.
rection of Cardinal Gotti, the prefect.
After some discussion it was decided
to propose to Pope Plus that he ap-
point Rt Rev. Francis Bourne, bishop
of Southwark, England, as archbishop
Of Westminster, in succession of the
late Archbishop Vaughan.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN DEAD.
Colonel BoWden Who Disappeared In
Philippines Reported Alive.

New York, August 24.-After hav.
ing given him up for dead, relatives
at Plainfeld, N J., of Colonel .John
T. Bowden, who disappeared in the
Philippines two years ago, have re.
ceiyed word that he is alive. The
information was given them by dis.
charged soldier who has just return.
ed from Luzon. He says Bowden, af.
ter recovering from a fever and Sc.
curing his discharge, decided to visit
the interior before coming home He
is believed to be still alive and efforts
will be made to find him.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Report of Death Untr,,a.

New York, August 24-Pedro AL.
Varedo, the multi-millionaire mine own.
er OF Parral, state of Chihuahua, Mex.
leo, is alive and we'll, according to In.
formation from hAs home, says am Aus.
tin, Tex, dispatch to The Times. The
report is said to have grown out of the
death of a mining man OF a similar
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
INTENSE INTEREST IN
NEBRASKA POLITICS
State Convention of Demo-
Gratis and Populists.
FUSION IMPORTANT QUESTION.
Many Democrats Have Declared Them.
Selves Opposed to Fusion, While
Others Are In Favor Of Joining
Hands with PopuIsts.

Columbus, Neb., August 24.-Al-
though the Democratic state conven-
ton does not convene until tomorrow
evening, intense interest already pre-
walls and today large number of del
egates and leaders had arrived. 1t is
confidently expected that Judge Sulli-
van at present an associate on the su-
preme bench, will be renominated.
A number of prominent delegates
have put themselves on record as op-
posed to fusion, while others still ad-
here to the policy of joining hands with
the Populists and dividing the ticket.
While Mr.. Bryan has not made his po-
Sition clear, it is believed he will IA
vor fusion and may rely on his infiu-
ence to secure harmony.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
SOUTHERN GIRLS AT HARVARD.
They Formed Club and Royalty En-,
tertained,

tertalned.
Boston, Mass, August 24.-The lead,
ing feature of Harvard summer school
this season, in a social way, has been
the Southern Club, composed Of about
200 Of the handsomert girls of the
southland.
They have given teas, receptions and
dances and the Southern Club has been
practically the society arbiter of the
summer school,
Among the leading members are
Miss N. @. Bowar, of SDartanburg, S.
c., the vice president; Miss Blanch
Williams, of Natchez, Miss; Julia
Dale, a beautiful girl from Vidalia,
La.j Miss Elizabeth Wyckliffe, OF
Louisville. Georgia was represented
by Miss SalHe Evans.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Chicago Walters and Cooks Strike.

Chicago Walters and Cooks Strike.
Chicago, August 24.-Waiters and
cooks employed in several downtown
lunch rooms were called out on strike
early today. The number Of men
responding TO the order was small,
owing to the small forces on duty
at the t4me. This is the first move
OF the Walters and Cooks union in
the renewed aght against the Chicago
Restaurant Keepers association, which
two months ago tied up the estab.
hshments controlled by them and
which resulted in the granting of On
increase in wages of 10 per cent to
their employees. In statement is-
sued by the cooks and walters the
reason assigned for the action is al.
legged discrimination on the part of the
arbitration board in their decision re.
lating to the question of hours and
wages
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
East Lake, Ala, Dec. 8th, 1902.

East Lake, Ala, Dec. 8th, 1902.
Mr.. A. B. Girardeau, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:-TI1is 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. GuIIedge,
of Verbena, with whose family was stop
ping, kindly offered sme 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. Nj. McCORD,
Pastor Verbena Baptist Church.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
Fatal Accident to Albanian at Mobil.

Mobile, Ala, Aug. PA special to
The Item from Montgomery, Ala, says
Charles A. Mccarthy, Of Atlanta, Ca,
was found dead here this morning
at the bottom of an elevator shaft
IN Winter, Loeb & Co.'S new building
with his neck, back and both legs
broken and skull fractured. The
coroner's jury returned a verdict of
accidental death.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
RuIqarians Attack Turkish Tow,

Sul9aridnS Attack urkISh ! own.
Vienna, August 24.-The Neue Freie
Presses Constantinople correspondent
telsgraphs that a band of Bulgarians
has attacked the Turkish town of
Urgas, south of IniaGa, on the east
coast of Turkey and have blown up
the government buildings with dyna
mite. 1t is reported that 200 persons
were killed.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25
FATAL DUEL ABOUT GIRL.
OCCURS on Ferryboat--One of the
Principals Killed.

Principals Killed.
Mount Vernon. Ind, August PA
fatal duel over girl occurred on
ferryboat in Point township last night
between Bd Robinson and Samuel
Lslsk
Robinson stabbed Lusk over the
heart and then cut his throat, sever
ing the jugular vein Lusk died In
short time. Robinson gave him.
self UP to the Kentucky officers The
girl over whom the fight occurred saw
the tragedy and tainted.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-08-25

disease. One false step, one mistake,
and the attack comes swift and sudden.
The mistake which commonly opens the
way for an attack by disease is neglect
of the symptoms of stomach trouble.
When eating is followed by undue full
ness, be1chings, sour or bitter risings,
etc., disease is attacking the stomach.
The best way to Illustrate such an at
tack is to use DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ica1 Discovery. 1t cures diseases of the
stomach and other organs of digestion
and nutrition, and makes the body
strong and healthy.
vI was suffering very much with my head and
stomach" writes Mrs. w. c. Gill, of Weldon
would raise up in bed would fall right back
Could eat but very little, in fact scarcely any
thing, there seemed to be heavy weight IN my
stomach so 1 could not rest; had to belch very
often and would vomit up nearly everything I
ate. was III bad condition. took four bot.
ties of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
and five of his Favorite Prescription aud am
now we'll and hearty. ! feel like a new woman
and give DR.. Perce's medicines credit for 1t all
l had taken medicine from physicians without
any benefit as l could seev
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing only. Send
II one-cent stamps for the paper covered
book, or 81 stamps for the cloth-bound.
Address DE. 4. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. X.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-12
A GOOD GOVERNOR wAsHeuRN STORY.
Scribner'S.


thoro gentleman, thru and
thru, with entirely sufficient
his dignity But he had little respect for any
gent and had habit of going straight
difficulty himself this habit he owed much OF
his in life amusing story was told by Mrs
long husbands DEATH She OF
the brightest sprghties and witties of Her
of his in life well as
much of his comfort domestic enjoyment She used to
sometimes half dozen entertainments in the same
She Disconnected by want of
ton her hospitality One day
quite distinguished arrived in Worcester
pecedl whom it that should keep dinner
simple arrangements which been made for herself
husband would not She accordingly went at
the principal hotel in neghborhood, and
bargained with the landlord to send the
for her table, which just hot and cooked and
ready for his She got off comfortably without
being detected.
Her story that time when Judge Washburn
governor the his staff Worcester.
public and all invited to his
spend the night When the morning he found,
his consernation that the who in the habit of
such services his house other
had failed to of the
boots of the gentlemen BACKED. The
situation cellar
BACKED all youngsters himself.
breakfast with pleasant courtesy
if nothing had happened.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-12

it did-expecting night lingo,
berth And would believe it? That old in No
opposite all that being dis
turbed night kept everybody awake
from of the other excepting the porter
In the morning, can tell I got angry. be-
gan expressing my opinion O up and
right away aloud We struggled in
to breakfast about did the morning before When
back I thought would peek in No and
whether there wasn't something could bring while the
stuff in the diner hot asked the porter if he was
awake.
Yes. got off Toltec this morning.
sat up all night to keep coughing
anybody this morning to try and
get some sleep.
.well it was up to Bul-neck then Every passenger
the had it in for Bulneck that day for driving the sick
from the train.
But you can never choke off folks like that.
train started again smoking cigar with some OF
the in the when in he and began to
talk about No. One of the fellows got up
left. just long could don't know who
you're talking to-, said after while but for part
don't want to hear Won talk and don't believe anybody
in this kicked the first night We're out
about that fellow keeping awake coughing until
you pretty death; then had the
unmtigated yourself everybody awake all last
night with Internal snoring and snoring NOW haVe
any seep- guess nobody has-for nights
you. tell right now, shook
finger straight at him. if repeat this tonight you
square in the morning, and up
left and last filed after guess he felt
if he would like to swallow his golf clubs But all the same
that fellow didn't make noise that night; ne never
the porter said he scared he sat up all night
slept like baby, you bet.
children morning after breakfast took Indian
rinke had picked back her section to the little boy
talking about Bullneck got the first good
nights sleep I've had started, said Then told
odestly about little talk in the smoking room
the night I'd the globe into
keeping could have at least nights
sleep. She demure and had so modest way OF
keeping eyes pretty hard to tell just what
kind impression story making her don't
think peeped last night didn't hear
him make sound, did your
'No-no'
"T hope you yourself, went sort of con-
gratuaeing myself.
'Well-pretty WE'LL
girl in the section right behind her
was listening nothing just at that
point Clipped don't believe says she kind or
pointed like the slept wink last
night snoring all night heard
my life, I've spent fifteen different summers at
Chautauqua assemblies
who was snoring night? clustered, rather sharp.
thought talking to hear herself talk But
straight arrow.
The porter, snapped, said it was you'll
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-12
SHE KNEW HERSELF.

The story is told Of old lady who has lived all her life
Germantown of family The other
is said consulted physician fresh
from his honors at the University of Pennsylvania.
What do you think is the matter with me?' asked
the old lady,
Il inclined to think blood is not pure, madam
I'll have to give something to purify it,
"Sr' said the ed with dignity you probably
that belong Of the oldest families in
Philadekrha!'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-31
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
OF THE WEDDING OF FORMER
WEST vIRGIN1ANs cELEBRAT-
ED IN NEBRASKA.
Friends of Major and Mrs. Bowman
Planned and Carried Out a Happy
Surprise Party.

The Tecumseh Chieftain, published at
Tecumsch. Nebraska, contains an ac.
count a. given below of the celebration
of the twcnty-ffth anniversary of the
wedding of Major and Mrs. T. h. Bow,
man. residents of that city, but quite
well known here. and uncle and aunt Of
Mr.. Arthur B. Boggess, of this city.
Last Thursday was the twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary of Major and Mrs.
7. H. Bowman. In order that the event
might be properly celebrated THEN
friends, and they are legion, planned and
carried out surprise party on them
that evening. When the hour for the
assembling Of guests arrived between
90 and 100 responded. They completely
took opssession of the Bowman home and
proceeded to use their pleasure in the
way in which the evening should be pass
cd. But it was well, for the occasion
was one of much enjoyment to all pres
ent.
The mandolin club was in attendance
and favored the company with few
pretty selections, and Miss Mae corbin
and Mrs. f. NJ. Cramb sang vocal solos
in their usual pleasing way. Miss Ma.
bel Wilson recited and her selection was
duly appreciated.
In remembrance of the occasion the
guests brought number of very hand,
some silver presents. notably among
them being ten set, cake basket and
nut bowl. E. NJ. Tracy. in language
which seemed just to fit the demand,
presented these tokens of love and es-
teem to Major and AIRS. Bowman. The
worthy couple were duly grateful and
both responded in a happy vein. At the
arrival Of the lunch hour ice cream, cake
and punch were served.
Major and Ain. Bowman were married
in West Virginia, and have lived in this
community for ever 30 many years. They
are among our most highly respected
citizens and all join IN congratulations
upon their having reached this impOr-
tant milestone in Iife's long pathway.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-31
EMBARGO
ON DRUNKs TO BE PLACED BY
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R.
New Rule VIII Go Into Effect on April I,
Notice to That Effect Having
Been Issued.

Notice has been sent out from the
hcadouartcrs OF the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad company at Baltimore. that on
md after April lst intoxicated persons
viii not be permitted TO board any train.
Notices to this effect will be posted at
IN early datc. and it is said that the
new rule viii lie strictly enforced. For
time there will no doubt be nun.
Der Of disappointed fellows left at the
depots along the line. For some time
past the r. & q. company has been wag.
ing war agrinst the rowdyism on the
trains. and i believed to have been very
successful. The embargo on the DRUMS
! believed to bc the final act in the
war. a the booze i about the only thing
that has ever raised disturbance or
any train. The practice Of drinking
while on ,ac train viii also be prohibited
a. much a. possible. With these new
rules in effect the sending Of policemen
out on the trains will not be SO impor
mi. hut their presence At the depot t.
Keep tie d,tnks of viii be very ncces
-ary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-31

DRILL GROUNDS WILL BE REouIR-
Ed BY WEST VIRGINIA
NATIONAL GUARDS.
Much Speculation Among Members as
to Recommendation of Board.

There is much speculation among the
members of the West Virginia National
Guard and those indirectly interested
about the probable result OF the recon-
mendations of the board selected to sug-
gest suitable drilling ground for the
troops of West Virginia, and several
surrounding states. One of the sites rec.
ommeuded was Mount Gretna, the state
drill grounds for the Pennsylvania
troops. Chicknmauga Park was another.
The war department has taken no de
cisiye steps as yet but it is expected
that it will soon be announced what tie
decision is regarding drill grounds. Al
any rate it is certain that the troops
Of several states VIII hold joint en-
campment once a year and be drilled m
der regular army regulations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-31
STRIKE is ON
WITH The PAINTERS
fwenty-six of That Craft Will 60
Out Tomorrow, as Result of
Demand for an Increase
of Wages.
Contractors Will Submit Proposition of ComprO-
mise, Granting Half the Demand---Strike
May be Short.

The painters Of the city viii go out
ON strike tomorrow morning, unless
there is a change tonight in their il
tcntions.
They gave notice some days ago to
the master painters. or contractor. Of
that kind Of work. that unless their &c.
mand for 30 cents more on the day was
granted. the strike would begin April
lst. This demand has not been mcs.
and. Of course. a strike Is expected.
The contractors held meeting in the
Office Of Mr.. Wells. on West Pike street
Iast night to discuss the situation and
take steps. if possible. to avoid tie
strike. They prepared and adopted i
proposition. which they will submit to
the painters.
Heretofore the painters have been re.
cciving . cents an hour and nine hours
have constituted days work. This
makes the pay per day ss.25. The in
crease viii make the daily wages S2.T5.
If granted. In addition to this they
ask that eight hours constitute day or
Saturdays.
At the meeting of rfe contractors last
night they decided that they would not
give the fun increase demanded. but
that they were willing to make con.
cesSion OF 25 cents day. or three cents
more on the hour. They are also dis
pleased with the eight-hcur day plan
for Saturdays and prefer to have them
quit work at noon on Saturdays and al
low them for five full hours.
The proposition will be laid before H.
painters at their regular meeting =
morrow night, unless special mceti',
be held in the meantime.
There are twenty.six painters in ~"
city who will go out on the strike t.
morrow morning. They are employed ~
the various buildings in course Of con
struction and strike OF long d,trat.om
will tie up the work very much. ami
result in great disadvantage to shc
property owners.
The contractors express the hope that
the matter may b~ satisfactorily al
iusted at once and that there viii Re.
suit no inconvenience to anyone.
The plastercrs a.s satisfied and VIII
not strike. as has i-ca stated they in