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Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
TELLS NEGROES TO
RETURN TO AFRICA
6lshep Want His People To Go
Bach To Their Fatherland.
HE is TIRED OF AMERICA

Claims the White Man Is Lacking In
Spirit of Jesus Christ, Therefore, He
Cannot Treat the Negro JustIy-He
Asks Rights, but Not Equality.
New York, March 15.-Bishop VIII
liam Benjamin Derrick, who for the
past four years has been the presid-
ing bishop of the New York diocese
| OF the African Methodist Episcopal
church, and for the past 20 years one
| OF the most aggressive and active
men OF the negro race, has declared
that he is tired of America and yearns
the land of his forefathers in At
2. This announcement he made
in@ addressing the members of the
New York conference and general
conference will soon assign a new
bishop to take his pIace.
Mob attacks, lynch1ngs and the
burning Of negroes are too much for
him, he said, and continued:
"Forty-two years ago l stood ankle
deep in blood in the fight between
the Merrimac and Monitor, and the
blood of my comrades flew upon me
as they were slaughtered in the de-
Tense of this nation, and yet the ma
To- although we fought to save the
sHmerican flag, declares that we are
not citizens, and affords us no pro-
lection We cannot but help feeling
badly over the situation. This is no
country for us.
/ do not advocate retaliation, but
we should stand up manfully and pro-
test and appeal to the few friends
that we have left to see to it that we
get justice, since we are here. They
tell me this is a land of Christianity
and of civilization, when those who
are supposed to be the leaders of re-
ligi0n and civilization will take a wo.
man and burn her at the stake and
then murder her husband We can
not win by preaching too much of this
spirit. The white man says he is
coward. The manly man strikes back
We demand manhood rights not black
manhood rights nor white manhood
rights. l do not ask for social equal.
ity or amalgamation, but for our own
choice Of selection as to taste and fit
ness. I want everything that any
other man may have. But the white
man cannot be just to us because he
has in him none of the spirit of
Christ"
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
WILL ABIDE COURTS DECISION
HlII-Morgan Will Obey Order in Let
ter and Shirt

a'''' SSH !" ~ SNSJ SINSb III trNb
ter and Spirit.
New YoF', March 15.-The Hill
Morgan interests and the other large
holders of the Northern Securities
company will respect the supreme
courts decision in letter and in spirit,
says The Journal of Commerce, in
quoting man said to be one of the
strongest and best informed Northern
Securities stockholder in this city.
Northern Securities company will,
as soon as practicable, be abandoned,
continues the statement, and the Sc
curity of the Great Northern and
Northern and Pacific companies will
be exchanged back for the securities
originally deposited.
The effect of the decision so far
as the roads in question are concern
ed, will not be important, as their alb
solute independence of operation has
not been disturbed The decision
was merely in restriction Of commu-
nifty of ownership of the place Of a
more formal and more permanent
form of corporate ownership
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
La Grippe---La Grippe.
CHICAGO, ILL.,,
MR.. A. B. GIRARDEAU,
Savannah. Ga.
Savannah, Ga.


DEAR SlR:--My son, man of 80 years,
was attacked with La Grippe, and believe
ing it to be of maIarlaI origin, took your
Johnson's Tonic as directed for ChiIIs and
Fever. The result was he escaped the Fever
which follows the severe aching, and was
able to be at work the second day. was
taken with the disease. Every bone in me
began TO ache, and my suffering was great.
| was compelled to go home and to bed. |
fully expected to be there week. My son
teld me OF his experience and urged me to take
JOhnsOn's Chill and Fever Tonic. | did so So
took it with regularity all through the
night--and was agreeably surprised to see
that no Fever came. continued untiII had
taken eight doses, felt weak and exhausted,
but no fever, and aching disappeared. Next
morning | had a good appetite for my
breakfast, and felt quite we'll, and went to
my business as well as ever was. Since
then have tried it with like results on two
other cases. Yours truly,
w. w. CALDWELL,
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
SUSTAINED 1SyENoR's VETO.
Mississippi Legislature Refuses 60
Override Executive, Opinion.

Mississippi Legislature Refuses 60
Override Executive Opinion.
Jackson, Miss, March I5.-There
was a spirited debate in the lower
house this morning on the veto OF
Governor Vardaman on the Holly
Springs Normal bill, which was sent
in yesterday afternoon.
The members covered every phase
of the negro education question and
64 members Of the house voted to pass
the bin over the governors ,veo, and
4S voted to sustain the governor in
his veto. 1t take 72 votes underNthe
constitution to pass bill over the
governors veto, and, therefore, it fail
ed to pass, and is now dead.
The debate on the veto was the
most spirited that has taken place in
the legislature since it met.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
TORNADO STRIKES TELFAIR.
Two Residences In Helena DemoIish.
ed-No Lives Lost,

Two Residences In Helena DemoIish.
ed-No Lives Lost.
Helena, Ga, March 15.-This morn.
ing about o'clock a cyclone passed
through the town, demolishing two
residence buildings, ownedby Mrs. S
A. Braswell.
The residence of Mrs. Emily Weeks
vacant store owned by w. P. Dean
Tapley Bros drug store, and the gen
eral merchandise store of E. Gal
braith, were wrenched from their
foundations and moved about Is feet
The Turner hotel was slightly dam
aged, and the guests badly frightened
A number Of buildings were more
or less injured, but fortunately, no one
was killed or ininrad
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
THREE ARE KILLED;
EIGHT INJURED
Explosion OF Toy Pistol Caps
Cause Loss Of Life.
EXPLOSION WRECKS THE PLANT

Brave Foreman Loses His Life After
Succeeding in Saving Those Of Many
Girls-6uiIding Valued at $1,000.
Details Meager.
Chicago, March 15.-Three persons
were killed and eight injured today
In an explosion that wrecked the
plant of the Chicago Toy Novelty COM
pany.
The explosion was caused by the ig-
milton of one hundred and fifty gross
OF toy pistol caps stored in the build
ing.
One of the dead is Henry Jordan,
foreman, who perished in the burn
ing ruins after helping score OF
girls employees to escape.
The building was valued at $4,000.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
Chauffeur Held RESPONSIBLE.

New York, March 15.-Grasse Tel
ler, the Chauffeur who was held re-
sponsible for the death of Mrs. Rath-
bone, an American widow, in an au-
tomobile accident at Cannes several
weeks ago, was sentenced, says an
three months in Jail and to jay SO
American dispatch from Paris, to
three months in jail and to pay a
heavy fine.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
RAILROAD MEN IN SESSION.
Large Attendance at Meeting Of the
Freight AGENTS in New Orleans.

Large Attendance at Meeting Of the
Freight Agents in New Orleans.
New Orleans, March IA large
attendance of railroad men was pres.,
ent at the meetings today of th5'
Southeastern Mississippi Freight as
sociation and the. Southeastern
Freight association, Chairman s. F.
Parrott, Of the former, presiding Of
ficer.
Forty freight men answered to their
names. Much OF the forenoon ses-
sion today was taken up in orgaElza-
tion for the discussion Of rate sheets.
Local railroad men will show the Wis
itors attention while they are here.
the entertainment including a river
ride
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Must File Declarations

Montgomery. Ala. March 15.-Chair.
man Mallery, of the state Democratic
campaign committee, has issued the
following:
Candidates for offices, not county
officers, who have not filed their dec
larations will please do SO at once In
order that the preparation of the tick
cts may proceed as rapidly as posi-.
bic. Many candidates have not yet
filed declaration.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
securities Co. Get Canadian cbarter

oecuTTtIes %. Get CanadIan Charter,
New York, March 15.-A montreal
dispatch today gives r. Forget, vice
president Of the Montreal Light and
Power company, as authority for the
statement that the Northern Securi-
ties company, of Canada, has been
granted charter by the Dominion
government; that it is backed by the
Hill interests and is intended to alb
sorb the Northern Securities COM
pany of the United States.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
Socialist EIected in Arqentine,

New York, March 15.-The election
of II deputies in this city has result
ed in the success of one Socialist,
the first of his party elected in Ar
gentjna, if not the first In South Amer
lea, says Herald dispatch from
Buenos Ayres. The official or nation
al autonomist party elected the bal
ance.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
Storm Strikes Commerce.

Commerce, Ga, March 15.-Thfs sec
tion was visited by terrific wind and
rainstorm last night about IL o'clock,
The electricity and thunder were con
stant, and the wind blew at a rapid
rate. The oil mill was party unroof-
ed, and the telephones were burned
out. Further than this no serious
damage has been done.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
ATTEMPTED TO POISON FAMILY.
Baptist Preacher and Family Eat Pois.
oned Cake.

Baptist Preacher and Family Eat Pois.
oned Cake.
New York, March ia mysterious
attempt has been made to poison the
family of Rev. DR.. Essex j. Crudup,
pastor of the Fillmore Baptist church,
of Plainfield, N. ].
The pastors sister and his 6-year.
old daughter who ate some of cake
sent to the house by an unknown per-
son were saved by timely medical aid.
The cake was left at a grocery store
by an unknown who VINO asked that
it be delivered to the pastor. An
examination of the cake shows that
the frosting had been filled with a
deadly poison.
No trace of the poisoner has been
found, -
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
Lightning Sets Town on Ere.

Charlotte, N. c., March 15.-The
town of Pineville, 10 miles south of
here, was destroyed by fire Monday
morning, and only one business house
remains. The fire is believed TO
have originated from stroke Of light
ming during severe thunderstorm.
The total loss is estimated at $20,,
900, with $4,000 insurance. The
fire started in the drug store of Dr.
w. X. Reid.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16

st. Petersburg, March 15.-The re-
port from Nui Chwang that four Rus
sian steamers have been sunk at the
entrance to Port Arthur after the re-
moval of the battleship Retvizan is
authoritatively denied here. The AS
sociated Press is assured that with
the exception of the dispatch of yes
terday from General Zelinski no Off
clal kilograms containing news of
fighting have been received in the last
"a hours. Several kilograms relat-
ing to the movements of troops have
arrived, but as these were only two
of strategetic Importance, their impor-
taRce will not be made public.
Port Arthur, March 15.-All is quiet
in the Port Arthur district and no
news has been received here from the
scene of the land operations, where
The movements of the opposing forces
are evidently limited to reconnois.
sances.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
Was Poison Given This Man,

Evergreen, Ala, March 15.-Ran,
dolph Burnett, young man of this
county. was brought to Evergreen on
the morning train from Scranton,
Miss, in cornatose state, and died
in few hours. Doctors say he was
poisoned.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
CLAIM NO CONSPIRACY.

Defendants in Mercum Case Deny Al.
legation.
Winchester, KY March 15.-Sena.
tor Alexander Hargiss, Judge James
Hargiss, B. F. French and Ed Gala
han have filed separate answers to
the damage suit for 100000 filed by
the widow and infant children OF
James B. Marcum.
The defendants deny the jurisdic-
ton Of the court as the killing was In
Breathitt county, and also deny the
charge of conspiracy to kill Mareum.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
CLOSE AT 1 O'CLOCK A. M.
Chicago Saloon Can Keep Open Until
that Time.

Chicago, March 15-At an exciting
session the Chicago city council has
enacted important legislation relat-
ing to saloons, as follows:
"The hour for saloon closing in the
future will be l a. m. instead of mid
night"
After that hour saloons must re-
move all blinds and screens and keep
a bright light burning within.
"Can-rushing" by children sent to
saloons by their parents after beer
or any liquor is forbidden.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
Tax Receiver.

I am candidate tor the office of tax re-
ceiver of Sumter county, subject to the
Democratic primary and [ solicit the sup
port of the voters of said county, with
the promise If elected to DISCHARGE
the duties of said office to the interest of the
public and in accordance with the law. May
l expect your support for same?
w. r, CHAPMAN.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
TO SUCCEED SENATOR DIETRICH
Republicans of Nebraska Will Put For
ward CONGRESSMAN Burkett.

ward Congressman Burkett.
Lincoln, Neb., March 15.-At the
Lancaster county primaries practical
ly every precinct has declared for
Congressman E. ]. Burkett for United
States senator to succeed Charles H.
Dietrich This assures Burkett's de-
cision provided the state goes Re-
publican, as many other counties had
pledged support to him and others
were waiting for this county's action.
Burkett had no opposition.
The Republican state convention,
which meets here May IS will elect
a senatorial candidate
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For County Treasurer.

ONCE of county treasurer OF sumter county
subject TO the Democratic primary to be
held on date as fixed by the Democratic
the support of the voters of this county. If
elected Will faithfully and earnestly dis.
charge al the duties imposed upon me.
PHI, WILLIAMS.
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For Tax Receiver.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for
reelection TO the office of tax receiver of
Sumter county 1 have ever discharged the
duties Of the office faithfully and cOnsclen-
uOusly, and if again honored by the voters
OF Sumter at the Democratic primary, will
continue so to do, J, F. RAIFORD.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For representative.

l hereby amour ce myself a candidate tor
the legislature, subject to the Democratic
day of April next in said county and state.
DIR. GEO. w BARROW.
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Tax Collector.

hereby announce myself a candidate tor
the office of tax collector of Sumter county
for the ensuing term, subject to the primary
election, and earnestly solicit the support of
the voters of the county, Yours truly
J, b. DUNN.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For County Treasurer.

1 wish to- annouce my candidacy for re-
election to the office of county treasurer OF
Sumter county, subject to the Democratic
primary, and desire To thank my friends and
supporters for the trust and conhdenC e
placed in me heretofore. II elected promise
TO discharge faithfully the 0uttes lmposed
upon me In that office. A. G., SPEER,
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
DEDICATE STATUE OF JESUS.
On Boundary Line of Chile and Argen

OII GVUIUdTy EITIC OF NIIII6 aHI NTHeN'
tine.
New York, March 15.-The dedica-
ton of the great statue OF Jesus Christ
on the boundary line between Chile
and Argentine has been made the oc.
casfon Of impressive ceremonies In
which high officials of both countries
reort Of the Herald.
The dedication gave an opportuni-
ty for the expression OF most cordial
feelings Of friendship and ended the
Argentine minister Of foreign affairs
accepting an invitation to visit San
tiago de Chile.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For County Treasurer.

l hereby announce my candidacy for the
once of treasurer of Sumter county at the
democratic primary election ana will ap-
preciate the support of the voters of the
county, promising, if elected, a faithful dis
charge of the responsible duties c f that office.
Respectfully, EDGAR ]. MILLER.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For Clerk Superior Court.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the ONCE of the clerk of the superior
court of Sumter county. Ifelected Mr.. Sam
r, Hays will act as my deputy and we earn
estly Solicit the votes of the people of the
county and pledge our faithful performance
of the duties pertaining % said once. Sub
tect to the Democratic primary,
H. E. ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For Tax Collector.

1 hereby announce tor re election to the
office of tax collector of Sumter county, sub
JeCt 70 the aGtIoh OF OF, the Democfauc prlm a a
Sumter promise the same faithful atten-
ttOn to all the duties of the office as in the
past, and respectfully ask your support.
l. B. SMALL.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
or Treasurer.

/ hereby announce my candidacy for the
ONCE of treasurer of Sumter county, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary.
solicit the support of the voters of Sumter
county, If elected l will give my best ener-
g!es to discharge faithfully the duties of the
ONCE, E. II, CHEEK.
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For Ordinary.

IannouLce myself as a candidate for the
office of ordinary, subject to the Democratic c
primary, and would be pleased to have the
voters of Sumter county endorse me for the
second term. 1 promise to give my time
and faithful attention to the duties of the
office, Respectfully, THOS, Nj. ALL n.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16

Nagasaki, March 15.-The British
ish steamer Nigretia with a cargo
of coal on board for the japanese
government is reported ashore near
Sasebo
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or Coroner.

I hereby announce my candidacy for the
office of coroner of Sumter county at the
primary on April Goth, and will appreciate
the support of my friends and of the Demo-
cratic voters of sum ter generally, am an
old Confederate veteran, and will do my
duty now as did it from 1861 to 1865
J. M. DUCKWORTH,
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For Coroner.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
ONCE of coroner of Sumter county. subject
to the Democratic primary April goth, and
win greatly appreciate the support of my
friends and of the voters generally.
JOHN A SPEI 9bT
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16

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medicine establishes regularity, dries
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Weak and sick women, especially those
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no substitute for the medicine which
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Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For Representative.

respectfully announce my candidacy for the
legislature, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. j. H. LUMPKIN.
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Announcements.
For County Surveyor.

am a candidate for re election as county
surveyor OF Sumter, subject to the Demo.
cratic primary, and viii appreciate your
D. P. HOLT.
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For Sheriff.

1 hereby announce my candidacy for re
election to the Off ce of sheriff of umter
county, and will appreciate the support OF
the voters at the Democratic primary, II
elected, Mr., A, L. Gatewood will again serve
as my deputy. RespeC tfuny.
F. L BELL.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For Clerk Superior Court.

l hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of clerk of superior
court of Sumter county, subject to the ac-
zion of the Democratic primary. If elected
Mr., Il. F. Gatewood will continue as my
deputy and we earnestly solicit the support
of the voters of Sumter county aud pledge a
faithful and impartial discharge of the
duties of the office. Respectfully,
CHAS. A. CbAMBLISS
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For State Senator.

hereby announce my candidacy for sena
tor from the Thirtee tn senatorial district o1
Georgia, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary Respectfully,
w. T, LANE,
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
METAL. WORKERS TO MEET.
Philadelphia Selected and March as 10

the Time.
Cincinnati, March 15.-The officials
of the National Metal Trades associ.
alton called a convention today to
meet at Hotel Walton In Philadelphia
on March 2 and "a.
Questions affecting the wages and
other conditions of eighty thousand
machinists in this country viii then
be considered
Americus times-recorder., 1904-03-16
For The Legislature q.

herewith announce my candidacy for the
legislature, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary April 20th, ana respeCt
fully Solicit the support of the Democratic
voters of Sumter. l.. j. b LALOCh.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-06
REAR ADMIRAL
TERRY'S CLAM

A claim recently settled IN txr1r AZ
Admiral Terry. commandant of d4e lbs
nolulu Naval Station. is reported n tEsl
Army and Navy Journal as foTOWs-
Rear ad,nirals OF the lower nine Gintr
bers, past, present and futnrs. za~ sH
terested in the judgment OF fue Euurs
of Claims recently paid to Rear Admir-
Silas w Terry. He sued tor tfr ssssasr
ence between cid rear admiraTs pay Dn
shore. $1,000, and Army pay - tjSa-
der general with reduction hoe sho1
duty, S4,675. and the amount MAS award
ed to him by the Court OF CLAIMS. FAC
holding that read admirals are eusiIlss3
to the benefit of the clause in the ack ssS
1900 reserving the old rates of Nasy pay
This applies also TO the old Navy szx
10000 a year. to rear admiralS gkazA
The Comptroller of the Treasury rer
commended an appeal to the Snprrnzs
Court, but the Attorney General ieies
mined that there was no proper gEowG
for appeal, and the Terry claim Nxf paaS
Application is now made on hrlaH az
Rear Adnirals Barclay and oahsTx sm
the allowance OF difference of azg SC
each OF them Under the lreasurkr uzars
tice test claim must be referred IA alz
Comptroller, and this will CONSUME sfnrst
time. There seems 10 be no other sIncis
ion possible after this action of t3Se E-xzHsS
OF Claims and the Attorney General rhzE
to expect the allowance of ofher Eks
claims In a somewhat similar sa1aHs
are the claims OF the officers of the NAw
appointed from civil life who had ere
vious actual service. Under rle PeYs nuf-
mel law they get five years constr ucfnSe
service on appointment from civE hike
Under the act of 1883 they get credit
for their previous actual service hf
Treasury Department refused to ali1u
them both and held that they cogJ1
only get the benefit OF whichever oae 81
the services was the longest The astcz
neyS for the officers. George \. and Nrai
liam B. King, selected the case OF B.IrrG
William w. Bush, and the Court al
Claims decided that he was entitled u
credit for both periods and rendered
judgment for the consequent difference
OF pay. The time for appeal expired or
Monday July Is, An appeal was filed b1
the Attorney General but withdrawn, 7IgsS
he has now announced that he does rs
intend to contest the question fuTTiscr-
case will be presented IL esE
Auditor for the action of the Comp
troller, and 1t is hoped that at an eark
date the Comptroller may decide to go
on paying the other claims. There ar
quite a number of officers in the lS.a
icaI and Pay Corps, and some in the bnr..
Of the Navy who are benefited by this de
ciSin,n .