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The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED

Archbishop Guidi. apostolic delegate to the Philippines. died of heart fail ure in Manila
 Small crowds greeted John Alexan- der Dowie in New York after his re- turn rom his tour of the world.
 Republican aspirants for the presi- dency want Roo-evelt to announce that he will not seek the office in 1908
 Dowie in a New York speech, assert ed that King Edward is wicked man, but said tha1 he loved President Roose- welt.
 John T. Milbank, banker, of Chilli eothe, Mo, played sleuth and caused arrest of an alleged pickpocket at St. Louis.
 The Citizens national bank of Sara toga. N. Y., is declared sound and able to withstand depositors run now be- ing made.
 The Texas exhibit at the Worlds fair may be withdrawn because of a lack of funds with which to continue it's maintenance.
 F. E. Murphy and John F. Donovan have been added to the list of reading clerks for tho democratic national con yention at St. Louis.
 The National prohibition convention meets in Indianapolis. Tuesday Senti- ment strongly favors the nomination of Gen. Niles for the presidency
 A Chicago woman, driven to despair Inv tba insanity nf httC heSlth and poverty, killed her three children and herself by asphyxiation.
 The weather bureau of Kansas City announces that, Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, the Kaw river will reach it's highest stage since the flood in 1903
 Teachers are arriving in St Louis to attend the annual convention of the National Educational asst citation. which will continue in session through out the week.
 Lightnlng killed two persons at Ar genta, Ark. and the heavy rains are damaging crops and delaying traffic in Kansas and Oklahoma. Kansas rivers are again flooded
 Joseph E Hawley, of Pennsylvania, is of the opinion that Mayor George B. Mcclellan of New York will Ee nomi- mated by the Democratic naucnal con yentiol.
 The Russian minister of the interior declares that Finland was not to blame for assassination of Bobrikoff and wants closer ties between the two countries.
 After burying her husband, Sonora Manuel Cervera widow of the hnlI- fighter killed by E. Carleton Bass. the American matadOr, has returned to St Louis and set out to harass her hus- bands slayer.
 A coroners jury returned a verdict of felonious homicide at an inquest over the body of Arthur Swift, shot and killed by Arthur Dorey at an amuse- ment resort, in St. Louis, Saturday night. Dorey was helf
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

All day Sunday Russian troops were hurrying southward from Ta-Tche- kiao, and as night fell battalions were continuously moving out briskly to the accompaniment of their battle songs Clouds of dust hung over the march ing columns and the chorus of the in fantry singers was occasionally inter- rupted by the rattle and clang of guns drawn at a smart trot and followed by galloping squadrons of cavalry. It was a stirring spectacle to see the Russian army eagerly hastening, singing into battle The old battle hymns, last heard in the Balkans, resounded among the hills and valleys, as with bayonets glittering in the setting sun. the regi- mental colors were borne majestically forward
 As this dispatch is filed, Eews has reached here that Gen. kuroki is marching upon Hai Cheng
 There are very many military at taches and newspaper correspondents here.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
ARKANSAS SIA|E NEWS.
We'll Known Citizen of Hot Springs Thrown From a Wagon
 and Killed.
EVENTS OF AWEEk BRIEFLY CAROAICLED
Prominent Jefferson County Merchant Takes His Own Life.- Bold Day light Robbery at Texarkana.
Stranger Suicides.

The decomposed body of an un- known man was found hanging to the limb of an apple tree on a farm a few miles from Graveote. Benton county. The suicide had used his suspenders as rope. attaching one end to limb about three feet from the ground and. placing the other around his neck, had twisted around until strangled to death. In con- versation with farmer a few days before his body was found. party resembling the corpse, stated that he could not support family on sl day. He was about 50 years of age. and had been work ing as a railroad grader. but noth- ing was found on him that would lead to his identity.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
BOTH ARMIES ARE MOVING.

Russians Attacking Gen. Oku's
 Forccs--K on Russian Flank.
 Ta-Tche-Kiao (between Kai Chou and Hai-Cheng, Liao-Tung perinsula) June 27.-A great battle seems to be impending. A portion of the Russian army has assumed the offensive against the Japanese forces command ed by Gen. Oku, and it is reported that Gen. Kuroki is moving along the Rus sian left flank against Hai-Cheng. Ac- eording to high-plaeed parsonage Gen. Kurokl's army is strong enough to take the offensive, and he presuma- bly, is anxious for a decisive action be- fore the rains begin.
 Sharp firing was heard in the hills, Sunday, at daybreak, and severe fight ing is reported to be in progress near the village of Ton-Chen. An officer who galloped in Sunday evening re- ported that the Russians were gaining the upper hand and driving back the enemy. This, however, has not yet been confirmed
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Thrown From Wagon and Killed.

John kizziar, well-known race horse man of Hot Springs. fell from his wagon while driving home and was instantly killed He was stand ing up in the wagen, when his team became frightened and swerved to one side of the road, and he was thrown out, striking the street head first. Death was due to concussion of the brain. His death recalls a bitterly fought murder trial of eighteen years ago, in which he was the defendant. He killed a young man that was pay ing attentions to his daughter. and il cost him his worldly effects to secure his liberty. Col George ". Murphy, now attorney general of the state, de tended him in the trial
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

News Expected That May Determine the tptc ef the Campaign.

News Expected Tint May Determine
 the Fate sf the Campaign.
 St. Petersburg, June 28.-Not since .he war began has such an air of ex- citement pervaded the war office and admiralty. The news received during the next few days is expected to large ly determine the fate of the present campaign on land and sea The spirits of the Russians have appreciably risen at the prospect that, after all, the sor- tie of the squadron of Rear Admiral Witthoeft, ill command of the naval forces at Port Arthur. while it may have resulted in the loss of some of the Russian ships, has been successful.
 A dispatch from Che Foo says that a Chinese junk reports having seen two big Japanese warships and several tor pedo boats damaged on Friday near Port Arthur This strengthens the be- lief here that a great sea fight has oe- cured, and that the Japanese who alone are able through wireless teleg- raphy to be in constant communication with their base. are withholding the news. If the Nladivostok squadron is at sea witk the purpose of efrecting a
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
BRIEF MENTION.

The Iron Mountain railroad has from the vicinity of Fort Smith this season.
 A. F. Linzel. a pioneer citizen of Little Rock, is dead Mf. Linzel was 73 years old. and had been actively en- gagged in business in Little Rock since 1S70
 Gov. Davis has appointed Perry Williams. democratic nominee for sheriff of Howard county, 10 fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sher... Custer.
 The double residence occupied by Mrs. w. H. Adams and NJ. B. Buckley at Pine Bluff was destroyed by fire. Loss. $5,000 partially covered by ia- surance.
 Engineer James Berry. who resided at Jonesboro, was killed in a wreck at Shannon's Point where the two roads cross, in collision with Frisco passenger train.
 Abe Erber. aged II. was accidentally drowned in the Arkansas river at Lit tie Rock. The boy was playing on the deck of steamboat tied up at the wharf, and in an attempt to jump on barge fell into the water.
 Patents have been issued at Wash. ngton to the following Arkansans: William T. Marrs and T. J. Wolf. De Queen, agricultural boiler; Carl F cal lot h I,, bottle
 Hon. E. l.. Berry, formerly secretary | to United States Senator Berry, died on the 20th at Muskogee. l. T. MT | Berry had been residing in the ter ritory for some time, and at the time of his death was city recorder of Mus. 1 kogee
 The contract for the printing of kirby's Digest of the statutes of Arkansas has been awarded to an Austin, Tex, firm for l1,666 There are eight thousand copies to be print ed and delivered by January l, 1905.
 The contract for the St. Louis, Little Rock and Gulf railroad from Little Rock to Sheridan, a distance of forty miles. has been let to Donald, Grant & Co.,, of Faribault, Minn. The work of grading this forty miles will be begun July l, it is stated.
 Hon. P. C. Dooley. referee in bank. ruptcy, in his second report on the proceedings in bankruptcy of E. H. Lake, of the Alphin & Lake Cotton company. finds that Lake came into possession of $10497,S2, which is un. accounted for in the schedule of | assets.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Teachers Suggest Changes.

At the close of a county institute of the school teachers of Conway county. a resolution was adopted en- dorsing the following propositions: First. that the number of school districts be decreased and the dis tricts enlarged, thereby making them stronger financially and enabling them to have better teachers and longer terms. Second. that there should be high school in each county. articu- latng with common schools on the one hand and with the leading col leges on the other Third. that we have county supervision Fourth. that state normal school should be es- tabished and maintained"
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Iron Mountain Branch Line.

It is authoritatiYely stated that con struction will begin not later than August l, 1904. on the Batesville and Jacksonport railroad, which was char tered May IS. 1903. to be built from Batesville to Jacksonport, a distance of about P miles. The road will fol- low the line of the old BatesYille and Brinkley railroad, which was char tered December 1, 1881, to build from Batesville to Brinkley. The line for it was surveyed the following year. The route is on water grade from Batesville to Jacksonport. and is through the rich White and Black river bottoms, crossing the latter at Jacksonport. Ii will be branch of the Iron Mountain.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Prisoner Burned to Death.

The calaboose at Marked Tree, Poinsett county. was recently destroy ed by fire. A negro was imprisoned and he set fire to the building in or der to burn his way out The fire got beyond his control and soon the entire building was in flames. The frantic cries of the unfortunate wretch and they at once hurried to the scene, but could render no assistance, as the building. which was wooden structure. was a seething mass of flames The negro's head was burn ed completely from the body. which was charred beyond all resemblance of human shape
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
One Killed, Two Wounded.

A bloody fracas took place at Clar- endon in a negro restaurant and as a result one negro was instantly killed and two others badly wounded. Paul Horn. Innocent Davis and Frank
 Washington were at a restaurant run by Amos Livingston, getting dinner. After the meal dispute arose over the amount Livingston says Horn owed him. Livingston shot Horn, stabbed Washington and wounded Davis. All the negroes were drink
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

The annual session of the colored state Sunday school convention was held at Marianna June 23-24 About 1000 negro preachers and messengers were in attendance. The report of the secretary shows there are 1905 negro Baptist churches in the state TOO ordained preachers. S75 Sunday school officers. 6.550 teachers and 50000 pupils. The present member ship of the nesco Baptists of the state is 93.400, an :nerease of 4.o00 over last year.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

St. Petersburg, June 2S.--Dispatch- es received here from Ea Tche kiao indicate that both the Russian and Japanese armies are moving into contact for great battle, which even now may be in progress.
 Gen. kuropntkin, Tuesday, ns- sumed the offensive against Gen. Oku, while Gen. kurOi<i, from n po- sition II miles to the eastward. was moving against the Russian flank at Hai-ChenS.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

Some unusually well informed per sonagas at the war office are bold enough 10 see in report received by the Boersa Gazette of the nasty retire. ment of Gen. Oku. evidence that the Japanese fleet has suffered a reverse and that the communication of this in telliganee to Oku with the accompany ing threat that his base at Pitzwo may be attacked compelled his withdrawal.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Woman Sentenced tn Jail.

In United States court at Fort Smith, Mrs. Laura Woodbridge has been sentenced to thirty days in jail and to pay fine of 5000, having been found guilty of receiving a letter addressed to Mollie Woodbridge at the Cherokee City postoffice without right, the letter containing three s10 bills, and appropriating or secreting the same"
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
i emperance Fight Causes Trouble.

Several personal difficulties have occurred at Mena between prohibi tionists and alleged operators of blind tigers. The prohis employed a strang- CT who follows the trade of a carpen- ter to procure evidence against the tiger" people and when he gave in his testimony it caused considerable bitterness The carpenter-detective after being attacked. armed himself, but was arrested and fined for carry ing concealed weapons. Polk county went dry at the last election. but it is claimed a number of federal li- ceases have been issued at Mena.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Child's Narrow Escape.

The little daughter of Elisha To rian of Weldon. Jackson county. had a narrow escape from death by the explosion of a dynamite cap. The child was playing with the cap and being ignorant of the danger touched a match to the explosive The first joint of three fingers and the thumb of one hand were blown off. and it Is miracle she escaped with only this misfortune
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Same Old Story.

Walter Kirwin, 20 years of age, was instantly killed by his 15-year-old brother at their home near Texar- kama The boys were playing with a shotgun and did not think it was loaded. The younger boy playfully pointed the weapon at Walter and it was discharged. the load entering the top of hls head
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Altered Japanese Plans.

Liao Yang. June 28.-The apparent cessation of the Japanese advance in the northern part of the Liao Tung peninsula is attributed here to the loss of two or thre transports carry ing ammunition. It is also reported that the naval battle off Port Arthur caused an alteration in the Japanese plans.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

St. Petersburg, June 2s.--The Jep- anese have evacuated Senu-Chen, apparently with the object of entic- ing Gen. kutopntkin south. In the meanwhile, Gen. kuroI.i is adNnnc- ing on Hai-Chen, ready to attack the Russian left, and is again nov ing troops north from FenS-Wang- Gheng.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Arkansas Fruit at the Fair.

An official daily bulletin issued by the worlds fair press bureau says: Arkansas large and varied display of fresh fruit forms one of the features of horticultural displays. The large yellow transparent apples now on ex- hibition are attracting special atten- ton. Table after table is covered with choice specimens of apples, peaches. cherries, plums and other fresh fruits"
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Robbed His Wife.

Mrs. Mary Harkrider of Hot Springs, aged 60 years. reports that she was robbed of s1,5O0 by her bus. band. who is but 23 years of age The woman is well-to-do and she re gently brought suit for divorce against her husband.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
Four Year Old Accidentally Killed.

While playing in a wagon bed, the 4-year-old son of Mrs. Willlerson of Magnolia met with an accident that caused its death. The child was on a spring seat which fell to the ground, causing the little fellow to fall against an iron rod. which passed through his head.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

Joe Dillingham;, respected negro farmer, was killed at a crossing near Newark by an Iron Mountain passen- ger train.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

James s. Abercrombie, democratic nominee for representative from Sa- line county, was struck and seriously injured by street car in St. Louis.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30
GETTING INTO
 CLOSE CONTACT
The Main Russian and Japanese Armies in Manchuria Prob
 ably in Battle.
SUROPATKlN TAKES OFFENSIVE:
 KUROKl ON THE RUSSIAN FLANK.

That the Two Armies Are in II Desperate Struggle, the Outcome of Which is Being Awaited With Bateh Breath.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

B. F. Mckenzie, merchant and .imberman at Swan Lake, in Jefferson county, committed suicide by shoot ing himself through the heart with a 3s-caliber revolver. The deed was committed in his store room. Mcken- zie had recently met heavy financial losses. and this is supposed to have been the cause of his taking his life.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-30

F. l.. Koonce, of Warren. has been awarded the contract for the new Franklin county courthouse, his bid being s61 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
SPARK IN BALE is
CAUSE OF A SUIT,
Alleged That Burning Bale
Caused Fire.
AND BURNED MUCH PROPERTY
Americas Oil Company Made Defend
ant to Heavy Suit Fled i'm Sum
ter Court Yesterday. Plaintiffs Want
$l2. 600 Damages.

Suits for damages aggregating the
large amount of $12,60 were filed in
the City Court of Americus yesterday
by the Chambliss Warehouse Co. and
J. H. Williams. each separately,
against the Americas Oil Co. and will
be heard at next term of court.
The suits are the result of the recent
warehouse fire at Leslie, which burn
ed the Chambliss warehouse and o
large quantity of cotton.
Some stores and other property were
destroyed as well.
But it Is the loss of the warehouse
and cotton which brings about the
suits for damages filed yesterday, and
doubtless some very interesting points
of law will be brought out when the
case is heard upon it's merits at later
term of court.
The Americas Oil Co. it is alleged,
has public cotton ginnery at Leslie,
ana at the time specified had ginned
and packed bale of cotton which wal
stored subsequently at the ChamblisI
Warehouse.
This bale, it is alleged, had caugh
fire previous to being thus stored, anG
was still on fire, inside, when sent tc
the warehouse.
Plaintiffs allege that this fact wal
unknown to the warehouse authorities
and that the bale was received ani
stored with other cotton. During thu
night the smoldering fire within broke
forth and burned the warehouse, the
cotton and other property also.
The Chambliss Company sues for the
round sum of So, 900, while J. FL. Will
liams. who also lost by the fire, sue
for So, GOO as alleged damages.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
HAS ANNoUNcEDFo FOR SENATOR
MIR. Crawford Wheatley Would Wear
the Toea


The Thirteenth senatorial district
is cow represented by Hon. Thomas
G. Hudson, of Schley county, man
we'll worthy of the high honor the
counties of Schley, Macon aud Sumter
have conferred upon him. Iu the next
election, according to senatorial cour-
tesy so long adhered to in the state, 1t
becomes Sumter's time to send one of
her worthy citizens to look after the
interests of the people in these respec-
tive counties in the upper branch of
the legislature.
Elsewhere in the Times. Recorder
Mr.. Crawford Wheatley announces
that ne will askfor The suffrage of his
fellow citizens and the people at large
for this distinguished honor, subject to
the democratic primary
Mr.. Wheatley's card states briefly
his platform, and he promises, if cleo
ted. to perform honestly, faithfully and
fearlessly his duty to the entire
PEOPLE.
Mr.. Wheatley was born in Sumter
and has spent his entire life here, as
has his kinsmen for three generations,
and while he has never sought office
and cannot be counted politician, he
is man of the highest type and has
ever Iperf ormed his every duty ably
and acceptably to his friends and fell.
low citizens.
He has contributed his lifelong
energies, as has others of the name, to
the upbuilding of Americus, Sumter
county and this section of Georgia.
Mr.. Wheatley has a host of friends
who will rally to his standard and will
be gratified that so capable a young
business man is willing TO make per.
sonal and professional sacrifice to enter
the political field, for most men, inter
ested as Is Mr.. Wheatley in agricultur-
al and commercial pursuits, is moi
generally willing to thus enter public
life.
Mr.. Wheatley will be given a very
hearty support by the democratic vo-
tiers of Sumter at the Forthcoming
primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
COIOred Wash Goods.

Wash goods buying will be at it's
best tor the next few weeks. We
quote you few of the many bar
gains in these cool, dainty fabrics,
as follows:
10 Pieces Linen suitable for
shirtwaist suits, all colors; regular
price Zoe; special this week at zoe.
10 Pieces fancy Clifton Wolfe; a
| beautiful light material for shirt
waist suits, worth zoe, at 15c.
OPieces fine mercerized Zephers
in stripes and figures; regular price
25c; special this week at zoe,
so Pieces fine Zepher Ginghams
in checks, plaids and stripes; regu-
lar price 123c for this week at 1Oc.
% Pieces 36-inch Manchester
Cambrics in stripes, polka dots and
figures, worth 15c, at 121c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
White Goods For Waists.

The early sale of white waistings
last season was so satisfactory that
we have largely extended the as
sentiments and you are invited to a
first choice.
10 d. ferent patterns white mer-
cerized Madras, beautiful designs;
regular price 35c. Well start
them at 25c.
Pieces mercerized Madras and
Poplin de Sole, champagne color
the much admired color this season,
worth 35c; special this week at 25c
10 Pieces white Wasting, EN-
bossed, figures and stripes; The
proper weight for spring at 15c,
zoe and 25c.
5 Pieces white Oxford Suiting,
with small black figures and stripes,
regular price zoe; special at 12ac,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
THE New Dress Goods.

Railways first and most important
is the Introductory showing of new
gown goods. Need we add that we
have picked from the best.
38-inch Black and COlored VOiles
all the new shades for this season;
regular price 65c, at 49c.
3S-inch Black and Colored Eta
mines; all the latest shades for this
season; regular price Csc; at 49c.
3S-inch Albatros in all new spring
colors; nothing as pretty or as good
for the price, at Acc.
38-inch Silk and Wool Crepe de
Chimes in black, navy, champagne,
heliothrope, gray and white; one
of the prettiest materials for a
gown; worth 81, %; at s1.OO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
Some New Silks.

Want to quote you a few silk
specials. We believe that for style
and honest value they are above
argument.
27-inch Black China Silk; good
quality; will wear well; regular
price 75c; special this week at 59c.
19-inch Black Taffeta Sill" anna
Mai" wear well quality; regular
price soc; special this week at 800
2O-inch Peau de Cygne in black,
white and all the leading shades
very handsome and durable fol
waists or gowns; worth ST, at 85c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-03-03
Shooters. Attention.

Mr., E. H. Kniskern, representing
the Hollenbeck Gun Co., of Mounds
vile, Mo-, Will be at Fl. W. Smith
wick's store, Thursday, March 3td
with full line of their high-gradt
Hammerless. 3-barrel and Double
Guns, and cordially invites the sports
men of Americus to call and see them
Orders taken for guns made as you
want them. All orders given to Mr.
Kniskern will receive his best atten
ton. Mr.. 81, W. Smithwick is sole
agent for the sale of these guns.