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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
STRIKING OF BELLS
BRING NO RESPONSE
Massachusetts Big Cotton
Mills Are Silent.
COTTON oPERATIve7 ON STRIKE

Seven Corporations Make no Attempt
To Open Mills Today-Increase In
Wages couse of Controversy-Long
Strike Expected.
Lowell, Mass, March 30.-For the
first time In many years on a work
ing day the bells on the great cotton
mills in this city were silent this
morning and the streets usually mark
ed by the hurry and hustle of thou
sands of operatives on their way to
work, were still and almost deserted
Although the shut down of the sew
e2 plants affected by the stock order
Of the textile council, which was pass
ed to force a demand for a 10 per
cent increase in wages, issued Sat
urday, its full effort was apparent to-
day. Absolute quiet prevailed this
forenoon in the section occupied by
the cotton factories. The period of
inactivity, the duration of which can
not be definitely predicted, began
without a notable incident, save, per-
men who had started to finish up
some work in the cloth rooms of one
Or two of the mills were turned back
by committees from the labor unions
OF the seven corporations which are
shut down, four had practically no
help working today. At the Meri-
mac and at the Hamilton plants the
print works were not closed. These
departments are not directly involved
In the contest over wages, but they
are affected by the suspension and
when the present stock of material
is finished they will be forced into
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
RAILROAD MEN IN CONFERENCE
Grievances of Employees of Prominent
Eastern Road Beino Heard


New Haven, Conn, March 30.-The
grievance committee of the trainmen
of New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad company went to the Of
fee of President John M Hall, of the
railroad company, today to resume
their conference with a committee of
the board of directors over the sched-
ule of wages and general regulations
governing the work of trainmen of the
system
Before the conference began mem
bers of the committee said that they
would present statement that would
summarize certain points on which
they have not yet been able to come
to an agreement with the road off
cials. Questions of wages and hours
of work are included in these unset
tied points
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
Settlers Monument Unveiled.

Wilmington, Del, March 30.-A
monument was unveiled here today
to mark the landing place of the first
settlers in America The Swedes
came to this city April 20, 1639 The
dedfcatory addresses were made by
Chief Justice Lore, president of the
Delaware Historicay society, and Mrs.
Charles E. McIlvaine, president of the
Delaware Society of Colonial Danes,
under whose auspices the monument
was erected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
East Lake, Ala, Dec. 8th, 1902.


MIR. A. b. Girardeau, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that on Au-
gust 1st went to Verbena, Ala. to hold
series of meetings. Was at that time, and
had been for six weeks prior, so feeble was
scarcely able to preach. Mr.. F. A. Gulledge,
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. NJ. MCCORD,
Pastor sVerbena Baptist Church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31

Washington, March 90.-The yacht
Mayflower having on board Mrs.
Roosevelt and her children, left the
navy yard this morning for weeks
cruise, which may extend along the
south Atlantic coast if weather con-
ditions are favorable. Otherwise,
the yacht will spend the time along
the Potomac river and Chesapeake
bay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
KILLED BY FAST TRAIN.
ointment Physician Struck While

Prominent Physician Struck While
Returning From Church.
Hampton, Ga, March 30.-Dr. A. G
North, one of the most prominent cit
liens of Hampton, was struck and
killed by the southbound Florida linn
tied of the Central Of Georgia railway
today about noon.
DIR. North was returning from
church at the time and attempted to
cross the railroad tracks. The fast
train was upon him before he seemed
10 realize the danger and he was
hurled 35 yards. He died instantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31

Buffalo, N. Y, March 30-Alexan.
der G. Quinn, the bar tender from New
York, was the first witness. He said
he made the acquaintance of Arthur
r. Pennell early in December last at
the Hotel Roland. Asked to relate
the conversation he had with PenneIl
at that time, Quinn said:
Mr.. Pennell first asked for a time
table, which was given to him. AT
terwards he entered into conversation
with the cashier and myself. Mr..
Pennell had several drinks He gave
me his card. During the converse.
tion PenneH said:
You do not know what is passing
through my mind, boys. There is one
man | could kill now, even if I hung
for it, | remarked that his man must
be out of the state, as we have more
improved methods here now. saw
Mr.. Pennell on the following morning
when he bade me goodby."
is there any thing else you recall
of the conversation between you and
Pennell and the cashier?"
Nothing except matters of ordi.
nary conversation.
F. G. H King, former cashier of the
Hotel Roland, who was present during
the conversation related by Quinn,
was the next witness. Detailing this
conversation King said:
Pennell discussed a picture that
was hanging on the wall of the room,
and after having a few drinks, he
said:
There is one man l could kill. al.
though l might swing for it. After
having another drink, l proposed a
toast which was responded to by Mr..
Pennell. l think he said: Here's
to death At the same time he said
he was having the greatest time of
his life, although it was at the ex-
pense of another"
After King had identified picture
of Pennell, Judge Murphy announced
the Burdick inquest closed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
LOWER MISSISSIPPI
IN THROES OF FLOOD
Breaking of Levees 0rive
Thousands From Homes.
BIG VALLEY SITUATION AWFUL.
Constant Breaking of Levees Terror
ize People Along Lower Mississippi.
No Immediate Relief In Sight.
Gloom Overspreads District.

NO immediate HetteT IN Siqnts
Gloom Overspreads District.
New Orleans, March 30-Discour-
aging news comes today from the Hy-
melia break. During the early morn
ing more of the cribbing was swept
away by the terrific current that is
away b the terrific current that is
running through the broken levee
and the ends are caving with great
err rapidity than ever.
Large forces are at the scene and
lumber is arriving in abundance, but
the creyasses is apparently getting be-
yond control Senator Brady who
is in charge at one of the crevasses,
says the break has now reached a
width of 600 feet and that while work
will continue the outlook for closing
1t is less promising than it has been.
A conference of all the agencies at
work has been called to determine
whether it is advisable to go on with
the present efforts. The land for
miles around is a vast sheet of water
and the tracks. of the Texas and Pa
cif1c railroad are now completely COW
cred, while the Southern Pacific is
constantly in danger from backwater
If the crevasse is abandoned, the
break will doubtless prove one of the
worst since the Davis crevasse in 1884
The levee is built of river sand and
unless the ends can be held will crum-
b1e with crpa+ 70 ridi+v
The river here stands today at 20.3.
There was no rain during the night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
sneciaI River Bulletin.

Washington, March 30,-The wealth.
er bureau today issued the following
special river bulletin:
There has been little change in the
lower Mississippi river situation since
Saturday. At Vicksburg, the stage
this morning was 51.5 feet, fall of
g foot since Saturday morning, and
at New Orleans, 20.3 feet, rise of 2
foot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING.
Roosevelt Hospital Physicians Puzzled
Over Peculiar Case.

New York, March 30.-Because he
could not stop laughing, William Reil-
ly was transferred from ward to ward
in Roosevelt hospital The doctors
there being in despair over his case,
he finally was sent to Bellvue, where
he was placed in the alcoholic ward.
Reilly, who was a laborer, was TAX
en- to Roosevelt hospital last Wednes-
day. He was said to be suffering
from hysteria. He began to laugh
soon after he was taken into the hos
pital. He has been laughing ever
since. He annoyed other patients so
much he was transferred from ward
to ward until he had been through the
institution.
When placed in a Bellevue ward he
kept on laughing. Then he was sent
to the alcoholic ward. Still he laugh
ed The physicians have not been
able to diagnose his case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
Gen. Mcdonald Buried

Edinburg, March 3O.-The body of
Major General Sir Hector Mcdonald,
who killed himself at the Regina ho-
tel in Paris on Wednesday last, was
buried in Dean cemetery here shortly
after the arrival of the London train
at O'Clock this morning. About 300
of the public were present The peo-
pie uncovered as the cortege passed
through the streetG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
spectina Rural Routes.

Ashburn, Ga, March 28.-Special
Agent G. c. Tyler was here this week
and in company with Postmaster ].
w Evans went over the proposed ru-
raj free delivery route and has recon-
mended the establishment of a route
from this place out east distance
of p miles, giving service to about 500
people. Applicants for carriers were
also examined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
AGED 1911; STILL ALIVE.
Host Too Weak This Birthday to En-.
tertain as Usual.

New York, March 30.-Noah Raby
will be 131 years old on April 1. The
usual custom of celebrating the birth
day with "a party" will not be fol
lowed, for the aged man is very weak
and the excitement of such an affair
probably would be fatal to him.
Raby was born at Eatontown, N
c., on April 7, 1872. He lived in Pts
Getaway township, near New Bruins
wick, N. j., for IS years, and for the
last so years has been an inmate OF
the poor house of Middlesex county
N ]
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
Nenrn KiIled In Fioht.

Norwood, R. l., March 30.-In run
ning fight at the farm of w. H. Earle
here early today Henry Cole, a negro
was shot and killed while he was in
the act of stealing a quantity of pro
visions. Earle and his nephew, Her
bert B. Paine, fired upon the negro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
Noted Physician Dead.

Mobile, Ala, March 30.-Dr. Goron-
wy owen. ono of the best known ply
sicians of the south and considered an
authority on obstetrics, is dead here,
at the age of SO years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
BURDICK INQUEST
RECALLED TODAY
Two Star Witnesses Are On
Stand Today.
PENNELL INQUEST COMES NEXT

Judge of 5urdick Inquest viii Make
Public His Statement Tomorrow.
Whole Proceeding Believed To Be
Mere Matter of Form.
Buffalo, N. Y, March 30.-The Bur
dick murder inquest was reopened to-
day before Police Judge Murphy for
the purpose of hearing the testimony
of Alexander J. Quinn, the bartender
of the Hotel Roland, New York city
who, it is alleged, heard Pennell
threaten to kill BuTdick and of e, G.
King, the cashier of the hotel.
Mrs. Burdick stopped at the Hotel
Roland during her last visit to New
York and Pennell visited her there
Both men declined to be <erviewed
before the hearing began today.
The official inquiry into the deaths
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur r. Pennell
was scheduled to begin at the close
of the Burdick inquest When Judge
Murphy took his seat on the bench he
said:
we VIII CIOSe lue DuFulCh case JnlS
morning and owing to the absence of
some of the witnesses from the city
the Pennell inquest will be held at
time to be announced later
Th witnesses who have been sub
poenaed in the PennelI inquest are
accused until further notice. My
statement in regard to the Burdick in,
quest will be handed out here tomor,
row morning"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
Earrn Shocks In roIv Land.

Jersusalem, March 30.-An earth
quake shock of unprecedented vio-
lence was experienced here today
The entire population was panicstrick-
en-, but the damage done was slight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
S3S2,OOO,OOO
1t has paid Policy-hoIders over
SO2z,OOo,OOO

which is more than any other life insurance
company in the world has disbursed
A policy in The Old Mutual
gives man or woman that sense
of assurance which cannot be en-
joyed under private investments.
Write to-day for "where Shan lnsure?o
IHE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
Richard A. McCurdy, President.
II. f. SHEDDEN, Manager, Atlanta.
ARTHUR & EVERETT,
Resident Agents,
ADTERICUs, GEORGIA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-31
No True American

is ever satisfied except with the
best. The Oldest is not always the
best, and is seldom the strongest.
In this case, however, the best is
the Oldest and strongest. Let fig
ures speak:
The asserts of The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York Organized i8431 eT-
ceed those of any other life insurance com.
pany in existence, They are over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01

six wears Dr. Greer has declined three other
bishoprics he was elected coadjUtor Of Rhode
Island and later bishop Of the new Western
Massachusetts diocese. and would have been
chosen coadjutor Of Pennsylvania had ne not
refused 10 allow his name TO go before the con-
vention.
These facts have fortified the opinion that the
movement for his election to be Bishop Potter >
ID and eventually his successor has been
quietly going on for a considerable period The
general feeling is that one another Of me
Eees mentioned would have been taken by DR..
Greer had not his brethren Of the clergy in
great numbers advised him 10 reserve himself
Tor the diocese Of New-YOrk.
uf course. no arrangements have yet been
made Tor Or. Greer's conservation. The consents
O. all the other bishops and the standing com
Ir.trees Of an the other dioceses VIII have 10 be
Obtained before the presiding bishop, DR.. futile.
O. Missouri gives the order for conservation.
These prsininaries VIII necessarily take some
time and December /. therefore. is the earliest
Gaze that could Doe set. The ceremony viii prob
Haly take place IN 81. Bartholomew Church.
The election Of a coadjutor yesterday caused
no little surprise. Since the question Of q canon
loal bar 10 the election q such an assistant TO
hishpp Potter was raised by The Churchman''
'ae feeling had grown that this form of relief
vas impractical. and the general opinion seemed
'' ae ,2 favor If division OF the diocese and
me election OF a second bishop. At the open
's Oh The session this action was confidently
'>pec'eo by a majority Of the members Of the
''ellion Al the same time there was con-
ls'@oie opposition 10 the division idea on the
~ nose ciergymen who have rural parishes.
~ mem take kindly TO the idea OF being
- % from the diocese OF Neyv-Yorl
10y t04suoning glances went about the
~ Ns'- 1le Rev J. Lewis Parks chairman
- 'Ae committee OF the coadiuto-sb,n ,,,a5a
MS report and not the slisbtes, sr,s,o,, 30,
mace TO the canon. However -bfs ,,,,c...-.- -,
been skilfuly provided against TIL. -. -
Ia iaVcr OF The election OF : ,cossi,,,.. =
D-snop FotteF' inssmuch as the gisbo, g..
tAal owing TO advancing years. he 60. -
tol-geT clschaIge The duties OF rapsdlv -.
olocese This way of putting the case bror,,. :.
clearly within the provision Of the cano, -
question. which states that a coadfu-or -
De elected for bishop by the diocesan con,,a-
Ton unless the request is made on The o-ro,,rs
OF Ole age or inlr1nity.
Commenting on this, the Rev Morgan D,,
said: ' D-A
Hllnough Bishop Potter has not mn his -
80, 10Y coacjgtoT IN this form in so MANY
.1ls~s' the committee felt from what he bss
80 ~ various times that his advancing ,yes~s
- re real reason for his need Of assistance
- using this reason does away with the ne
So q waiting TIL The next general conven-
- 81. Morgan Dix nominated the Rev. DR.. Da-
ls 8sss06er illustrated IN color printed on The nigh
sbls ~, ~ fsH1ter ald viewed from The caf0ferf-
-4dEl D. something always 70 remember.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
DIR. GREER ELECTED COADJUTOR
BISHOP POTTER WELCOMES HLN-WILL GIVE HIN
HALF HIS SALARY And HOME IN NEW SEE HOUSE.
Retains Rural appointments and Ordination of MnsFormol DC
ceptqnce and Report Diri~on of Diocese Today.

The Diocesan Cor oention Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church % the Diocese Of New York.
which convened yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock in the Church OF the Heavenly Rest. was
made memorable by the election % a bishop
coadiutor for Bishop Potter. The Rev. DR..
David II. Greer. rector Of St. BarthOlOmews
Church, was the successful candidate
Il has for several years been the consensus
OF opinion II the diocese Of New-York that DR..
Greer would be Bishop Potter's successor.
Aside from his Importance as a priest and rec
tor. his recognized ahiity ana his great poPd-
larity, circumstances in his career IN recent
pears. have pointed TO this conclusion within
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01

Solicitor General, was replying with intricate
legal argument, dealing with maps and the old
Vancouver controversy. when Lord Justice AL
verstone held UP his hand and Sir Edward sat
down.
The Chief Justice, in trembling voice and
with tears in his eyes, announced that Sir Mi
chael Herbert dead. Maps and boundaries
were utterly forgotten Lord Alverstone had
totted down few sentiments, which he read:
The members OF the tribunal have Just learned
with the deepest sorrow OF the death of Sir
Michael Herbert, who in behalf of Great Britain
negotiated and signed the treaty by which this
tribunal was constituted and under which II Is
at this moment sitting. cannot trust myself
10 express the feeling OF grief which this an
nouncement has caused to every member OF this
tribunal and to many others " no had the great
privilege of Herbert's friendship
A worthy successor 10 the great man who Ia Il
filled the high office he held, he brought to his
duties not only great ability but the most
charming personal gifts. and others here have
in the course of our public life been brought
into close official and personal connection with
him.
1t is no exaggeration to say that no man eyer
brought to the discharge of his duties hieher
Ideals, and few. if any. greater qualifications
Hls majesty and the British nation have lost
devoted public servant and many of us have lost
cherished personal friend.
In the mean while Ambassador Choate had en-
tered. He had just come from Lord I.ans
intense silence which followed the delivery of
Lord AlyerstOne's tribute was hrokan bv Jacob
n. Dickinson. OF American counsel who voiced
the American sorrow and proposed an adjourn
ment of the commission. Solicitor General Car
son followed and the commission quietly broke
up until tomorrow
Friends OF Sir Michael Herbert CANA hurry
ing along the Foreign Office corridors to .ascer-
tain If the news was true. On all sides An,eri-
can. Cana6ian and English. deep sorrow was
shown
IT was announced tonight from Wilton. Wilt.
shire, where the Earl of Pembroke. Sir Michaers
brother, has been Mayor and Member NJ Par
lament that the ambassadors body would he
brought to England. and was expected 70 roach
Wilton on October g. The news of his death
was received there with profound regret. and the
Town Council met this evening and passed a
resolution of coincidence
Sir Michael had been at Davos Platz about
five weeks When he returned 10 London from
America he confessed that he felt far from well.
out his physicians still held out hopes of recov-
cry from consumption. The ambassador EXPECT
ed to leave Davos Platz a week or SO ago. in
order 10 greet the Alaskan Commissioners here
but he contracted bronchitis or this he wrote
slightingly only few days ago saying IT
only annoying because on account OF il the doc
tor insisted on his not going 10 London to see
his American friends.
Lady Herbert intended TO leave Switzerland a
short time ago with her children, but she ap-
parently changed her plans and remained at
Davos Platz.
Sir Michael Herbert's brother. the Earl or
Pembroke, and the Countess Of Pembroke were
uah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
~ GROUT WAITED.

Mr.. Cutting got no answer TO his urgent re-
quest yesterday. because Mr.. GrOut wanted to
see whether he could keep a tight grip on the
Republican nomination. Henry YOnge. one OF
Charles f. 1Iurphy's secret service men, gum
shoed" UP 20 the Board Of Elections where the
minutes OF the Republican city convention arc
file, and made copy OF them These he
took down to the Controllers Office where he
and Luke d. StapIeton and the Controller looked
them over and examined the election code. Ths
Controller and his friends decided that the
thing was copper riveted." and that nothing
could blow the Controller and Nix. Forues of tho
Republican ticket
y free ride at their expense" was the verdict
Of the happy Mr. Stapleton. Mr. GrOut was so
sure Of il that he and Mr. Yonge went to the
theatre last night
I'm going TO the theatre and then back hons
20 get good nights sleep and MY letter VII
not be read ill tomorrow forenoon" said the
Controller
viii it be ready before the TamInany city
convention meet p" ne was asked
Yes II win be ready tomorrow forenoon
The letter will Il Is understood rom N-.
CIRCUITS intimate friends. say tn eject that Mr.
C,rout considers himself free 70 accept an In
dorsement from any organization so Ions az
there are no conditions attached TO the indOrse-
r,ent He viii say that The Republicans and
Citizens Union people had ample time 20 con-
siasr the propriety OF extending the nomination
20 MIN, and lnasnuch as they acted with fun
Srovv,sage OF the circumstances he sees no rsa-
son for Withdrawing from the Republican ticket
charles r Murphy stands pat on Mcclellan.
(;roI,f and Fornes for his city ticket slate. They
viii bs. nominated at Carnegie Hall tonight.
AIR. Murphy has canvassed the district leaders,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
SIR NJ. H. HERBERT DEAD.
BRIT4IN'S ENJOY HERE.
Expires Suddenly at DaUos-Lord
4lUerstOne'S Tribute.

London, Sept. 30-Sr Michael Henry Herbert,
the British Ambassador to the United States.
died to-day at Davos Platz, Switzerland, after
a long and plucky fight against consumption.
which terminated with tragic suddenness.
The first announcement of the ambassadors
death was made at this afternoons session of
the Alaskan Boundary Commission. Hannis
Taylor. in behalf of the United States, had fin
ished his argument and Sir Edwin Carson the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01

Continued on seventh page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
OPENING FUSION MEETING POSTPONED.

The opening of the fusion campaign. at Durland'y
Riding Academy on Saturday night has been posf
ponod. Mayor Low will not be able 10 return from
Chicago until Saturday noon. Controller Grout and
MIR. Fornes. who were to be speakers may not
be able to appear with entire ease and comfort at
fusion meeting at that time SO the leaders have
called it on. IL VIII probably be held some time
next wesS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01

lanSs 20 Illustrated d. color printed on the High
sble ~, faAD.rr ald viewed from the comfort
ADJ ay Liners. H. something always 70 rcmember