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Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27
"SUICIDR CLUB" FLOURIsHRs.
Young Women of Boise, Idaho, Have Organization and Choose
 Victims by Lot.

Boise, Idaho, has a fully organized suicide club. That 1t Is ready for busi- aess and has already transacted con- siderable business is shown by the fact that at least three of its members have "shuffled of" by the suicide route with In a period of as many months.
 The fact of the existence of the organ lIation became known to the police in an investigation into the death of Grace Ashton, its latest victim. She died from morphine poisoning on a third attempt at suicide, both of her Previous attempts having been frustrated through season. able discovery by friends.
 Another young woman friend of Misa Ashton attempted suicide by taking poi- son, but recovered. and 1t was through her that the existence of the club was made known. The club is regularly or ganised with a strong membership-all young women-and holds meetings at regular intervals. It transpires that at each meeting 6 new victim is chosen by lot, who Is to "pass of" before the time for the next meeting by one of the usual methods adopted in such cases. the par ticular mode being optional with the can didate.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27
ONE-WAY RATES.

Every day from Sept. 15 to Oct 15, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell one-way colonists tickets at the following rates, from Mis- souri river terminals, Council Bluffs to Kansas City:
 $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
 5000 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena.
 $25.00 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego1 and many other California points.
 From Chicago and St. Louis proportionately low rates are in effect by lines connecting with the Union Pacific to all above points.
 For full information call on or address J. H. LoTHRoP,
 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 18tOct10
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27
Philippine Positions Not Wanted.
 Positions in the Philippines seem tf

Philippine Positions Not Wanted
 Positions in the Philippines seem to 90 begging. Several months ago Col. Edwards, chief of the insular bureau, called upon the civil service commits sion to certify candidates for 150 teachers positions paying from $2.00O to $900 per annum. There were few applicants, fewer took the examina- ton, and only AZ were found eligible for appointment Another examina- ton will, therefore, be held early in October. The insular bureau will not permit women to take the examina- ton for these positions. and the du- ties or pay Of pedagogue do not seem to appeal to the young men of the country.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27

Part of the Pop uIatfon.
 Paris uses 200. .0o0. 900 snails as food annually. And yet, says the Washing. ton Star. the town is not % slow.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27
DEFENDANT ROBERTS
 TELLS HIS STORY.
Continued from First Page.)

friend of Lightle to see the widow and get her to pay these two boys money to keep thelr mouths shut.
 Witness next related how after being importuned he had con- sented to go with Mrs. Lightle to the grave. On this trip he told her nothing of the mystery and story of the boys, but later told her all he knew at her sis ter's home in Little Rock. Mrs. Lightle on that visit said she had a letter purporting to be from Dr. Lightle, though unsigned, asking that she pay Gregory. He refused to advise her on this point and she finally told him to tell Gregory to come to Little Rock.
 Later witness met Gregory in the park at Searcy and the latter told him he had the money to pay Deener and Nicely. Subse- quently he met Gregory, who told him Nicely had agreed to take $500 as his part, but Deener had refused. Rob- erts agreed to see Kay Deener, who acknowledged that he had refused the money because he now had chance to get even with the family (Roberts) who had always opposed his political ly. Witness had a talk with Nicely, who said Gregory had just paid him $500 and Nicely borrowed a pistol from witness to protect himself.
 Witness at time of these nego- tiations didn't know whether Dr. Lightle was alive or dead and had never received a cent from Mrs. Lightle.
 CROSS EXAMINATION.
 MT. Andrews took up the cross examination with queries as to visit to the cemetery with Mrs. Lightle and a ride home with her some weeks later from Armstrong Springs. On the latter night Mrs. Lightle had told him Gre gory had settled with both Deener and Nicely. Witness told her then that Gregory had lied, for Deener had never accepted his part of the money.
 Witness had never received a letter from Dr. Lightle, but had seen the letter written to Gre gory from R. B. Graham (Ligh- tle) and witness knew Mrs. Lightle had received a letter SUD- posed to be from Lightle, but which Mrs. Lightle and witness both doubted as coming from Lightle.
 Witness had conversation with Nicely at the worlds fair in which Nicely told of Chandler's examination of the grave and at this time witness told R. A. Ward that Lightle was alive. Denied the story of Gregory as to money received from widow for both Roberts and Gregory.
 Acknowledged having a con- ssultation with Jno. T. Ginnochio at the Falstaff in Little Rock up- on his return from St. Louis, and told him the facts as communi- cated to the papers next morn ing. Denied having met Lightle near Wynne before latter's re- turn to Searcy.
 Stated that prior to his meet ing with Ginnochio he called up- on Mrs. Lightle, who said she had returned $15,500 of the in- surance money to s. M. Powell ! that day and that Powell and his attorney had promised both her and her husband immunity from prosecution.
 K REDIRECT EXAMINATION.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27
LIVERYMEN FARMERS DRAYMEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS=PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-27

AS eu W1oo 0xoCctSs  ory, whom he sometimes assoclat- ed with, but not as a close con- panion. Witness thought Mrs. Lightle did the right thing in keeping the money and paying Gregory and others to keep their mouths shut, if she was in doubt as to her husbands death.
 The witness was excused and defense rested their case.
 REBUTTAL TESTIMONY.
 Jno. T. Ginnochio, a newspa- per correspondent at Little Rock, told of his conversation with John Roberts by appointment about 11:3O o'clock one night. Roberts told witness he had been called in as an attorney for Mrs. Lightle, and that he had gotten $1 ,OO0 from the widow and paid it to the boys.
 Kit St. Clair of Woodruff coun- ty testified that he had a conver- sation with Roberts on train about time of Lightle's arrest, that Roberts had told him to tell Lightle when he reached Searcy that Deener and Nicely had ex- posed the whole affair, and how he (Roberts) had offered them money to keep still. Nicely had taken $500, but Deener had re- fused and wanted $1,000. Rob- erts said he had told him to go to h-l.
 Lon Ray of Searcy heard Kay Deener ask John Roberts what they were doing last night, whether they were burying body or taking up a stiff. Had also seen Doctor Faust in Searcy about five o'clock on a day, later proven to be April 26.
 Sheriff Wood was introduced to establish this date.
 Mrs. Pitts, widow of the man whose grave was robbed, was summoned. She was dressed in mourning, testified as to the death of her husband, her con- sent to have the grave examined and return of remains to same. Her husband was buried in a standing collar.
 Circuit Clerk J. D. Branden had a conversation with Roberts and testified that Roberts told him he had the widow Lightle send him the package of money to him by Butch Gregory.
 Hicks Deener, assistant cash fer of Bank of Searcy, denied having told Hadden Adams that he wouldn't believe Walter Greg ory, his brother-in-law, on oath, but said that he would.
 George Walter, deputy sheriff of Searcy, had a conversation with Roberts in court house, and latter told witness to tell Lightle, who was in jail, that he still felt kindly towards him. Later Rob- erts told him Lightle was guilty as h-l. Witness testified that Dr. Faust was not to be believed on oath, and that his reputation was very bad.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
BIG ISSUE IS MADE
OF BONDS BY ROAD.
Seaboard to File Monster
Mortgage.
ISSUE COVERS FIVE MILLIONS.
Retires Old Obligations and Covers
New Physical mprovements-Must
BE Recorded In Every County Pene-
trated BY the Road.

There will soon be filed in the Office
of the clerk of the court in AmerIcus,
as in every county in Georgia and
other states penetrated by the Sea-
board System mortgage for
the sum of five million dollars, and
the money is to be be used in the re-
tirement of outstanding obligations
and making improvements.
The Continental Trust Co. and W.
V. King are trustees aud the bonds
which the mortgage will cover are in
demonstrations of S.. 900 each.
This money was raised by the new
interests that have obtained part con.
troll of the affairs of the Seaborad,
Thomas M. Ryan, of New York, and
T. Coolidge, of Boston, both represent
ing trust companies.
It is stated thatit will be used to
retire old obligations OF the road,
which these parties obligated them
selves to look after when they obtained
control and for the purpose of con-
tlnuing the improvements on the line
which are now under way.
The latter refers principally to the
Atlanta Birmingham extension, which
is nearing completion and which is ex
pected to add largely to the value Of
of the system, as it will probably furn.
ish an outlet to the west, which the
Seaboard has never had heretofore.
1t is thought that the line not hav,
any trouble in future financially, al
these corporations can supply all tn,
money necessary for all operation
which may be undertaken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
THE BUNCH TO MAKE
THIS A FIELD DAY.
Those Who Wish Office on
Alert.
MANY ENTRIES FOR POSITIONS
Busy Candidates viii Feel The Pub.
lie Pulse Today And Get Assurances
of Support n Full Lineup in Sum-
ter For Offices.

The man who comes to town TODAY
Will not feel in anywise neglected.
Upon the other hand the welcome will
oe OF more than usual cordiality, and
the candidatal query regarding the
health OF his wife and children will be
fired at him repeatedly.
For the candidate will be much in
evidence here today.
Already seventeen have announced
formally for the Offices they seek, and
several are running who have not an
nounced But the voter can easily
slft the wheat from the chaff.
he knows full well that an Office
worth having is we'll worth asking for,
and ne scans carefully the announce.
ment column of the Times. Recorder to
ascertain those who desire his supper
And in the quietude of his home . |
mentally makes up his ticket.
The fellows ashamed to come squfe-
iy out and ask for his vote will nc be
apt to get it.
Nearly score of candidates hae an
nounced already, and others al COM
ing. And these aspirants fr Office
will see the voters today and SEX theiy
support at the primary.
1t is rather strange that so few car
d1dates for the legislature have al
nounced, as it is usually the case that
half dozen of the aspire to the +
seats accorded Sumter in the log
house. But probably all the ents
are not yet in, as there is plentbf
time.
This will indeed be field daor
the candidate, and he will be busy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Special Values in PettiCOats.

Ladies' Black Mercerized Petit
coats, full length and width deep
flounce worth SIPS and $1.00,
special at S5c.
Ladies Black Mercerized Petit
coats, accordion plated flounce
with ruffle, regular price $500,
special at $I.25,
Ladies Black and Changeable
Silk, Petticoats, deep founce and
rufles, regular pride $3.50, special
at $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Elegant Novelty Ribbons.

"This will be a big Ribbon sea-
son." Here are three or four lots
of new Ribbons to choose from and
the choosing must be done at once
or they'll be gone.
Elegant line of Dresden or Pom
padour Ribbons in lovely new 1904
colorings, at 15c, zoe, Zoe, 35c and
4Oc yard.
Elegant assortment of Embroid-
cred Ribbons; all colors and white
with polka dots; worth 15c, at loo.
Elegant assortment of good quail
ty Taffeta Silk Ribbon, 40 and go,
all &C. ors and white; worth zoe; at
15c yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
A Big Sale Of Emb.OiderieS.

There's always something do
ing in our Lace and Embroidery
departments, but this week will
-surpass all others. We offer thous-
ands of yards of fine underwear
laces. Broken and match sets. of
Point de Darts, Edgings and Inser-
tings; Val match sets, round thread
Edgings and Inse1tings and real
linen Torchon Edgings and Insert
ings at from 25c to &c yard,
500 yards fine Cambria Edgings,
and worth &c; special at sc yard
1000 yards fue wide Cambria
Edgings, good quality. and worth
anywhere 10c; special this week
at &c yard.
1000 yards very wide fine Cam
brick Edgings; good value at 15c
special this week at 10e yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Correct COrSetS.

"Thompson's Glove Fitting
Corsets, made in all styles for sIen-
der, medium and stout ladies, low
bust, long over hip, low bust and
short hip, at soc and S1.OO each.
The W. B. Greet form" Corsets
lrtest models, low bust, straight
front has hose supporters attached,
regular price $1.25, special this
week at $1,0O.
Infants and Children's Waists
from 2 to IA years at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
$3.50 Bed Spreads at Sl.I9.

A special purchase of these direct
from the factory enables us to make
such a price, and besides the order
was placed many months ago before
the advance, On account of the ex-
ira size and quality. This is the best
quilt that we have ever been able to
offer; Monday and Tuesday only at
Sl.10 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
MlNsTRELs SCORE A SUCCESS.
Fine Parade And a Great Bill Last
Night.

Hi Henry's big minstrel aggregation
appeared before great audience last
night at the opera house. This was
the compaDy's second visit to Americas
and theatre goes knew they were tax.
ing no risk in filing the hou.e as the
performance was bound to be first
class. And it was. From the rise of
the curtain to the end of the bill the
program was replete with finest fea-
lures delightipg the hundreds there.
Hi Henry and his great company are
prime favorites in Americas evermore
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

One of the most remarkable casof a
cold, deep-seated on the lnngs, tsin
pneumonia. lis that of Mis-. Gertje e
Fenner, MsrloD, Ind. who was irely
cured by the use of One Minutpugh
Cure. She says: ''The cougK and
straining 80 weakened me th[ ran
down in weight from 148 to 92unds.
| tried number Of remedies I'd avail
until I used Ones Minute Couf Cure.
Four bottles of this wonderfuemedy
cured me entirely of thecough,
strengthened my lungs aud rtred me
to my normal weight, bth and
strength" Sold by w. A. Rbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Tragedy Averted.

''Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved' writes Mrs. w, Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides.
doctors treated him, but he grew worse
every day. at length we tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
and our darling was saved. He's now
sound, and WELL" Everybody ought to
know, it's the only sure cure for Coughs,
Colds and all Lung diseases. Guaran.
teed by the Eldridge drugstores. Price
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Interesting White Goods News,

The rapid strides made In the per-
fecting of merCeriZed white goods is
seen here in all the pretty and dainty
designs, which has the Iustre and fine
look Of silk, and the tough wear of
any good valae in cotton goods. These
are the pride of our store. Prices 25c
to ACC yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

T. J. Blackmore. of Halter 6 Black
more Pittburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since I procured bottle of MYS-
1t got me out the house
In twenty-four hours. | took my be
with Rheumatism nine months ago and
the MYSTIC CURE is the only medi-
cine that did me any good. I had five
of the best physicians in the city, but
received very little relief from them. 1
know the MYSTIC CURE to be what
it is representa- and take pleasure In
it to other poor suffer.
ers. Sold by E. j, Eldridge, Druggist,
Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
InHammatory Rheumatism Cured.

William Shaffer, brakeman of Dem
nison, Ohio, as confined to his bed
for several wee ks with il fammatory
rheumatism. II used many remedies"
he says, FINALLY sent to McCaw's
drug store for bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, at which time I was unable
to use hand or foot, and In one weeks
time was aole to go to work as happy
as a clam" For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
important Matter is Before City coun-

An important matter, among others,
before the city council last night was
the election of four members of the
city board Of education, the terms of
Messrs. John A. Cobb, Allen Fort, w.
A. Dodson and @. f. Giddings expiring
soon by limitation. Many names of
citizens were suggested, and after a
spirited ballot held in caucus Messrs.
w. P. Wallis, G. A. Turpln, G. G..
Hawkins and DR.. r. e. Cato were de-
.clared elected to the four vacancies on
the board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ga.
suffered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arulca SalVe who " cured it
in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds,
Piles, it's the best salve in the world.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25 CTS. Sold
by the Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Peach Trees For Sale,

/ have several thousand selected
peach trees for sale, including Georgia
Belle, Carmen and ElbertaS, left over
from planting our large orchard. They
are fine trees but will be sold very low
to quick purchaser to close out.
n. A. RAY, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, Cure Feverishness. Bad
Stomach, Teethlpg Disorders, move and
Destroy Worms. They never fail.
Over 80 600 testimonials. At all drug
gists. 25s. amples mailed FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olms tead, LIE Roy
N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
MR.. DUckwoRTH A CANDIDATE
Again Announces For Coroner OF
Sumter.

Mr.. J. M. Duckworth is o candidate
for the Office of coroner of Sumter, his
announcement appearing today. Mr..
Duckworth formerly discharged the
duties of that Office several years and
will be strongly supported again. He
is an old Confederate veteran, and
would appreciate the support of his
old comrades and f the voters gen.
orally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with the
dry cleaner. It Is not a liquid, leaves
no odor and can be used while the
gloves are on the hand, for sale only by
W. A. Rembert, druggist, next to post
Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot. Ease. It rests the feet.
Cures Oorns, Bunions, IDgrowing Nails,
SWOLLEN and Sweating feet. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25,. Ask to-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

The South is intelligent and it is pa
sriotle II knows, as well as does the
New York Evening Post, Mr.. Hearst
has neither the ability nor the high
character dsnrnded in President, or
acandidate for that office.-Chatta-
nooga News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Fashionable Dressmae.

Misses Walker and Marll, at 100
Prince street, are prepared do fash
ionable dressmaking. andk share
OF patronage of the ladiesthe city.
loft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
SERVICES AT BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. Neishbor Viii Preach There on
Sunday
Rev. r. E Neighbor will fill his pull
pit at First Baptist church tomorrow
morning and at night, At II q. m. he
will preach on "The Mission of the
Holy Spirit Toward the World" and
at 7:3O p, m. on 1.-THE Attitude of the
World Toward the Holy Spirit" The
morning text will be John Is; Z 8, and
the evening text Acts Z: 81. At p, m.
Assistant Pastor T. W. Galloway will
preach at the Brooklyn Heights chapel.
The public invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
ATTEND MEETING IN SAVANNAH

Members of Centrars Executive Com
mittee There.
Col. U. B. Harold returned yester-
day from Savannah, where he attended
o meeting of the executive committee
of the board of directors of the Central
Railway. Many matters of Importance
came up for. consideration, though
these were not of q nature calculated
to interest the general public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
MAJOR WALTER S GILLIs DEAD
Prominent Citizen of Stewart Passes
Away.

A telegram received here yesterday
morning conveyed the sad intelligence
of the death of Maj. Walter S. Gillis
at his HON in Lumpkin. Major ellis
was one of Stewart county's prominent
and influential citizens, and in his
death that community sustains a great
loss indeed. He was the father of Mrs.
John NJ. McGarrah, Of Americas, who
left for Lumpkin last evening to attend
the funeral services today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Get Harris InwIees.

Before buying groce, see Matt
Hart and get prices dneat, hams,
rice, meal, coffee, cornEs, flour and
tobacco. He can save money. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

Itch on human cur d 10 80 minutes by
Wool rd's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by the Eldrdge Drug
Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Special Sale Of Boys Waists.

100 Boys Waists, light and dark
colors, all sizes to close at 15c.
Only a few of those Boys Waists
left "Mothers Friend" regular
price 75c and $1.OO, special to
close at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
SOC NeCtieS at l9C.

Pretty broad assertion but never
theless true. They are odds and ends
from our regular soc cline. They have
worn their welcome here, and must
go. A rare chance to secure nice
cktie at less than half price, on
eCial display Monday and Tuesday
only I0C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12

Take on q show of peevishness be-
cause You can't have your own way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Clean Up of Ladies' Shoes.

The season for slippers is near at
hand and to clear out all the heavy
desrabl4. shoes is the order of the day now. In
and heis the is lot will be found patent leather
for president Teddy whips, broad and narrow toes.
most strenuous time of his life HubIe they mostly in
sale for two days at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-12
Fine LaCes and EmbrOideries at SC.

More than two thousand yards of
Torchon and Plat ValLaces, and fine
Embroideries. These were just receiv-
ed; are unmatchabIe values at less
than twice what we are asking, on
special counters Monday and Tuesday
at sc yard.