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Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
Credited In London

London, April 30.-5:13 p. m.-The
japanese legation up to the present
has received no confirmation of the
reported important engagement be-
tween the Japanese and Russian forces
on the Yalu river, but the officials
think it quite probable. The main
body of the Japanese army is believ-
ed to have traversed the mountain
passes and crossed the Yalu a hun
dred miles from the sea, with the OBJ
ject of taking the Russian forces near
the mouth Of the river in the rear.
The legation is of the opinion that
the Japanese operations at the mouth
of the. YaIu we're merely in the ma
ture of feint.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
GREAT BATTLE IS
REPORTED ON YALU
Rumors of Severe Fighting Are
Persistently Circulated.
COMPLETE JAPANESE VICTORY

1t Is Said Sixteen Thousand japanese
Troops Have Crossed YaIu and At
tackled Thirty Thousand Russians
Who Were Strongly Fortified.
Washington, April 30-Reports have
reached the state department. the
sources of which the officials do not
care to divulge, to the effect that a
great battle. has been fought on the
Yalu river resulting in a complete Jap
anesa victory. Details are unobtain-
able.
The Japanese legation here has no
news confirming these reports, but the
matter has aroused intense interest in
official circles. Reports which have
from time to time reached the Wash,
ingtOn government from it's agent in
the field indicate that two great ar
mics would not come in touch before
May l, and that what has heretofore
occurred was nothing more than mere
outpost skirmishes and collisions be-
tween scouting parties. 1t is believ-
ed now, however, that the weather
conditions in Manchuria have improv-
ed sufficiently to facilitate the move
ments OF troops and artillery and that
the two Vanguards have consequently
come together a few days in advance
of the expected date.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
WORLDS FAIR TRAIN
TAKES FATAL PLUNGE
Accident on the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern.
STRUCK AN OPEN SWITCH

1t Is Reported that the List of Dead
and Injured Will Reach Probably
Flfty-Nine Bodies Recovered from
the Wreck.
Kimswick, Mo, April 30.-The fast
morning train on the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern railroad,
know n as No. Is, running as a worlds
fair special, was wrecked one and
a half miles from here today
The engine struck an open switch
and, with the exception of the last
sleeper, all the coaches were derailed.
1t is reported that the list of dead
and injured will reach nearly fifty
The dead:
Engineer Rally.
Fatally injured: Fireman Gumpert
Nine dead bodies have been remov-
ed from the wreck, only one of them
being identified. Six passengers are
seriously injured and twenty are sut
fering minor wounds.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
CHILE AND PERU MAY WAR.

South American Republics on Thresh.
hold of HostiIities.
Lima, Peru, April 30.-AIarming ca
Diagrams have been received here
from Santiago de Chile, saying that
the Chilean government has instruct
ed its minister at Washington, Senor
WaIker-Martinez, to inquire if the
United States will defend Peru in case
Chile shall proceed forcibly on the
question Of annexing the provinces of
Tacna and africa, which that country
is disposed to do.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

Just take.yO choice. An'attack of Fever,
with QGinine as the treatment means a
week or ten days lost from Business,
1t meansst days unhappiness for you
and ten days of hard work and anxiety for
those who love you. If you are poor man,
your time is worth much. your family
The rich man might better; afford to suffer
loss of of $4,000 day, as a result from
enforced absence from business, than the
poor man can lose the value of his labor.
JohnsOn's, Tonic has two cardinalpoints that
should Immediately commend it to every
thinking man in this country.
First of all, it is harmless Absolutely
harmless. Harmless under all Circum-
stances.
Second it is quick; it acts at once lingo
minutes after it's administration, it enters
the blood and begins to undo the mischief
caused by Malaria. 1t is the one great med
icIne that never disappOints. Now take
your choice. Lie in bed for days, ,uOr maybe
weeks; and poison your digestion with Qu-
nine, and arise finally with all the life and
vim taken out of you, or use Johnson's Tonic
and be restored at once to perfect health.
No loss of vital force, No loss of flesh, No
waste of precious time. Take your choice.
\. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah. q
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
MAY BE FOUL PLAY.
Travelling Man Dies Under Rather
Mysterious Circumstances.

Grand Rapids, Mich, April 30.-C.
o. Webster, travelling agent for Phil
adelphia firm, died here today under
mysterious circumstances.
Webster was brought into a hotel
at midnight in dazed condition by
stranger, who explained that he had
fallen down stairs in a down town
block.
A physician was called, and he found
that Webster wa s suffering with al
crushed shoulder, and had concussion
of the brain. Webster died at hos
pital shortly afterward without re-
gaining consciousness.
Coroner Leroy found 81 in the
mans pockets, while a personal friend
of Webster declares that he had $500
or $400 upon his person.
The police are looking for the stran-
ger who brought him to the hotel
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
TO WIND UP REcElvERsHIP.
Financial Affairs of the Tennessee
Central Railroad.


Nashville, Tenn, April 29.-The re-
ceivership of the Tennessee Central
railroad is to be wound up by the finan-
cial measures that were adopted yes
terday. The company has arranged
to float first and second mortgage
bonds to the amount of nearly $11, ,000,-
900. The road is bonded at $25, 900
per mile These bonds are to be
called in and cancelled and the hold
ers have agreed to take the new Sec
onds in their place. The new issue
of first mortgage bonds will be at
the rate of $12,500 per mile. 1t is
believed that the sale of these bonds
will realize over three million and
leave surplus to be expended on i'm
prOvements.
The Mississippi Valley Trust COM
pany, of st. Louis, is made trustee.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
Persistent Reports of Battle.

Kaupang Use, Manchuria April 80.
10 a. m.-The first battle Of the
war is persistently reported to have
occurred on the Yalu river. Sixteen
thousand Japanese crossed the stream
Thursday and attacked 10000 Rus
slams, who were strongly fortified.
1t is rumored this morning that the
Japanese were reinforced and that the
battle continues.
The Japanese sharpshooters killed
many Russian officers, whose uniforms
made them conspicuous.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
FATAL LEAP FROM TRAIN.
Young Japanese Commits Suicide
Near Spencer, NJ. C.

Charlotte, N. c., April 30.-An un.
known Japanese passenger ON a
Southern railway train jumped
through a car window near Spencer
Friday and was instantly killed.
The man had fed from Norfolk,
where it is said some of his own race
sought his life because he had money.
He bought ticket at Norfolk for San.
Francisco, and seemed to be in an un.
balanced condition after leaving Nor
foIl~
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
The Price OF Pleasure.

IT is hard for a lovely woman to forego
the pleasures of the life which she was
created to enjoy and adorn. She may
have to be busy all day in office or in
store, yet she cannot deny herself the
social pleasures which are offered her.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
NEGRO LYNcHED IN TENNESSEE.
Attempted Assault" on 9-Year-Old
Daughter of Farmer.

Daughter of Farmer.
Nashville, Tenn, April 30.-A
Brownsville, Tenn, special to the Ban
ner says Tom Searcy, negro 20
years of age, was taken from am off,
GER Tuesday night and lynched in a
remote part of Haywood county.
Searcy attempted an assault on the
9year-old daughter of James Lee, a
farmer. Searcy's body has not been
found :
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
To The WORLD GREAT
FAIRS GATES OPEN
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Ready For Visitors
KEYS ARE GIVEN PRES. FRANCIS

StCa6 ENPoSitlOIi WIN TNPPt OPi 'a1S Ia
ercses Is Formally Opened-lnter-
esting Exercises Held on Grounds.
Weather Fair to Good.
st. Louis, April 30.-Notwithstand-
ing the ominous prediction Of the gov
ernment forecaster, who prophesied
rain for the latter part of the day and
lowering skies for the morning, st.
Louis put forth her best and bravest
effort today in honor of the opening
OF her great exposition. The morn
ing at least was bright and the most
was made of it.
Official Hour of Opening.
X The official hour for the commence
ment exercises was o'clock, at
which time the officials of the expo
sition, members of the national com
mission and of the board of lady man
ayers were scheduled to meet at the
administration building. Long before
this time the grounds were filled with
nearly half the population Of the city
of St. Louis. To the many thou
sands of the local population were
added many more who came in on eX-
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
Roosevelt Touches Golden Key.
willing to Demonstrate.

willing to Demonstrate.
Tommy" said his distressed mother,
81 don't see how you can get so dirty"
"Come on out and I'll show you,''
was the,prompt reply.-Chlcago Post.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01

cursion trains last night and this
morning. Although no speciar effort
was made by the management of the
exposition to secure a large atten-
dance for the opening day, the crowd
was fully as large as that which filled
the grounds one year ago, when the
exposition buildings were dedicated
with SO much pomp and ceremony
Formal Exercises.
Promptly at the hour set the Off
the members of the national commits
sion and of the board Of lady mana
gers were gathered at the administra-
tfon building, where, as rapidly as pos
sible, they were formed into a process
sio and marched to the plaza of St.
Louis in the center of the grounds,
where the formal exercises of the
opening were conducted At the head
of the column was a detachment Of
Jefferson Guards who are to do DO
lice duty within the exposition while
1t continues. Then came the Philip
pine scouts band, followed by the
Philippine scouts, an imposing body of
men. Behind them and leading the
officers and directors of the exposition
came Sousa's band, Following the
officers and directors were the mem
bers of the national commission, and
last of all the board of lady managers,
some of whom went on foot while
others preferred the more luxurious
method of riding in carriages
Foreign Representatives
AS the column from the administra-
tion building entered the plaza a long
line formed of representatives of for
eign governments which had assem-
bled in the hall of congress came pour.
ing into the plaza from another av-
enue. This column was also headed
by a detachment of the Jefferson
Guards followed by a band At the
head of the line Immediately behind
the music were the members of the
exposition committee on foreign rela-
tions. Then came commissioners and
representatives of foreign governments
which have ambassadors accredited
to the United States, marching in the
order of presentation of credentials
| to the exposition. Following these
came representatives of governments
having ministers accredited to the
United States government, and then
a great number of other representa-.
tives of foreign governments and col.
onies also in the order of presentation
of their credentials to the exposition
| This column presented by far the gay.
est appearance of the day. for the for
Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
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Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01

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Americus times-recorder., 1904-05-01
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The border vidette., 1904-04-02
Southern Pacific Company.

Train No. II leaves Nogales. 4:35 q m., daily, arriving at Benson, :35 a. m and at Tucson. $50 a. m.
 Train No. P leaves Tucson, 3:O5 D. m daily, arriving at Benson, 4 .55 D. m, and at Nogales, S:25 D. m.
 Sunset Limited eastbound, passes Benson, 7:50 a m.
 Golden State Limited eastbound, |, passes Benson, TOP a. m.
 Sunset Limited westbound, passes Benson. 5:10 D. m.
 Golden state Limited westbound. passes Benson, 9:24 D. m.
 Close connection is made at Fair bank with Fl PasO x Southwestern Ry.. for Tombstone, Bisbee, Naco, Douglas, and other points on that line, and close connection is also made at Naco for Cananea.
 Tickets on sale to all important points in U. s., and we especially call attention to the trip Via New Orleans to New York. by steamer.
 This company's new 5000 ton steam ships "Comus'' and "Proteus" leave New Orleans at noon every Wednesday, and make the voyage to New York in about five and one half days; they are equal to the modern ocean liners in every respect.
 Saloon and second cabin passage have to be reserved in advance.
 H. JORDAN. AGENT.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
hrizona's New Secretary.

w. F. Nichols, chairman of the R. publican territorial committee of Ari zona, was last week appointed by President Roosevelt to be secretary of Arizona The nominatio was sent to the senate effective April 1, when Isaac T. Stoddard, the present incum bent, is to be retired.
 The new secretary came to Arizona in 1880 and settled iE Cochise county before the Southern Pacific began the construction of it's line in that section. Since that time he has been in touch with Arizona aff,i-s He was cleo ed a member of the thirteenth legislature and has been a member of tine Re- u5,i can central committee for nu "ber of years. Since 1902 he has be -n chair man of the territorial committee
 Judge Nichols was appointed auditor first by Gov. Murphy and reappcinted in 1902 by Gov. Brodie. Gov. Brodie and the judge are known to be close personal friends and 1t is only natural that the governor should recommend the latter's appointment, he feeling confident that the affairs of the territory would be taken care of by Judge Nichols as seer etary.
 "The appointment comes as an agreed be surprise" said Judge Nichols, "and certainly appreciate the conf dence thus placed in me. It IS not necessary for me to outline a policy to pursue, further than to say that l will do my duty as secretary the same as l have tried to do as auditor.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
Tariff Being Lowered.

On May first there will be a great reduction on the Mexican import tariff, on many varieties of food The duty on roasted coffee will be greatly reduc- ed. Raw coffee will be imported free of any duty.
 The reason for this reduction in the coffee tariff is that this year the crop is very light, and instead of Mexico ex- porting coffee it will be necessary to import coffee for home consumption The duty on sugar will be greatly re- duced, and will "add only a fraction of cent to the price paid by the con sumer. Comb honey and many other food products will be admitted at a greatly reduced tariff rate.
 In the case of the sugar tariff re- duction, it was caused by the fact that Mexico is using more sugar than it produces, and it has to be imported in great quantities, which adds much to the expenses of living.
 President Diaz ordered this reduc- tion, as he is empowered by congress to regulate the tariff schedule without special acts of congress.-Cananea Herald.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the quail hed electors of the town of Nogales, that in accordance with the Statutes of the Territory of Arizona, in such case made and provided, an election will be held in the town of Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Territory of Ari- zona, on the first Monday of April, A. D., 1904, for the election of the follow ing municipal officers, to serve for the ensuing terms of two years, t'wit:
 Seven members of the Common Council,
 One Town Clerk
 One Town Marshal,
 One Supervisor of Streets,
 AAd to vote upon the granting of a franchise to the Nogales Electric Light Ice and Water Company.
 The DO Is will be open from 8 o'cle:k a. m., to o'clock p. m, on Monday the 4th day of April, A. D.. 1904, in the South w estern Commercial Com pany's warehouse. near railway tracks. All certificates of nomination of per sons to be voted for at said election must be filed with the Town Clerk not more than twenty nor less than ten days prior to the day fixed by law for holding said election
 H. w. KELSEY, Mayor.
 EARL l.. GRIswoLD, Clerk.
 First pub. March 12, 1904. It
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
Order to Show Cause.

In the Probate Court of the County oi
 Santa Cruz. Territory of Arizona
 In the Matter of the Estate of Mar tin A. Bartleson. deceased.
 It appearing to this Court, by the petition this day presented and filed by H. Tupper Sanders, the adminis- tor of the Estate of Martin A. Bartle- son, deceased that it Is neces -ary to sell the whole of the real estate of said decedent to pay the debts of the de- cedent. and the expenses and charges of Administrator. It is therefore or dered by this Court that all persons interested in the estate of said deceased appear before the said Probate Court on Monday the 25th day of April, A D., 1904, at the hour of 10 o'clock of said day, at Court Room of said Court, at the Court House in the City of No gales, Territory of Arizona, to show cause why an order should not be granted to said Administrator to sell the real estate described in said peti- tion and belonging to the estate of the said deceased, and that a copy of this order be published in TIE BORDER VIDETTE news paper printed and published in the said County and Territory; for four successive weeks.
 Dated March. 21st 1904.
 w. A. O'CoNNoR, Probate Judge
 First pub. April, ?, 1904. At.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
CLOSE CONNECTIONS
Along the Line of the Sonora Railway
 and La Cananea.

and La Cananea.
 The attention of the public is called to the fact that close connections are now made between points along the line of the Sonora railway and the great cop per camp of La Cananea.
 Please note condensed Time Card be- low. Passengers can now leave Guay- mas at 3 40 P. M- and arrive at La Cana nea the following morning at 11:3O; re- turning, leave La Cananea at 200 P. M |. and arrive at Guaymas 9:30 the follow ing morning:
 COMMENCED CARD BETWEEN LA CANA
 NEA MORALES, AND GUAYMAS
 VIA FAIRBANK.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
Patagonia. Santa Cruz County. Arizon.

Patagonia. Santa Cruz County. Arizona Jan
 i5, 1901.
 To Gus. Heyman and R. R. Richardson, theiI heirs assigns:
 You are notified that I have expended One Hundred Dollars in labor and improvements on The Indepen fence No: l. mining claim re- corded Tn book T, pages 7J and 16. will ap- pear by certificate filed in the office of the re corder of said county. in Order to hold said 2 2t Revised Statutes of the UnlteL States, and p.rasr aph ;i3 I5. Revised Statutes of Ari- zona. being the amount required to hold said claim for the year ending December 3lst, i9Gi. And if within sO days after the first publication of this notice you fail refuse to contribute your portion or portions of such expenditure q co-Owner your interest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned ac- cording to said Section 23 2l, and said para graph.
 J. M. HACKErT. First publicat ion January It. 1901. 3-m.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
PATENTS

PArENTS-Hazard & Harpham Los Anpeles Send for free hook on patents. <
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
and after publication as required by

aHu dIler puDIIcaCIOn as requlreu Dy law. :"
 Notice is therefore given that at the next regular Town Election to be held on the 4th day of April, A. D., 1901 the question of the granting of said Franchise will be submitted to the vot- CTS of said Town.
 EARL l. GRISWOLD,
 Town Clerk.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereLy given that have sold my interest in The Arcade saloon to O. J. Neil, who will collect all out standing accounts and pay all bills.
 R. $. HALKE.
The border vidette., 1904-04-02

Regular servIces at Congregational church tomorrow Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching II a. m. Junior Endeavor service 3:3O p. m., evening service at ': 80. Regular q. E. Meeting every Wednesday evening from to SD. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-08-13
PORTO RICO. LACE WOOD.
Its Tihrous Nature Shown in Making
of Whip from oae
Piece.

= Philadelphia having some business
connections in Porto Rico recently had
sent 20 him a natural curiosity from
that island in the shape Of whip COM
posed of single piece of wood, from
the rosette on the butt to the end of the
lash. The material from which It is
made is known as lace wood, says the
New York Tribune. A piece of this tree
in its natural state is not much diffel-
ent from that Of other trees, but upon
remoyi g the bark and fraying out the
inside portion the reason of the name is
at once apparent.
The inside will be found to coz sist OF
fiber-like strands, which are interlaeed
in exactly the sa4se manner as caarsely
woven burlap, and similar materials,
which are used for various purposes
The handle of the whip is formed of a
piece of wood in its natural state, with
a rosette on the butt. This rosette is.
41ade by simply separating the different
layers of the lacelike growth, the strands
overlapping one another with the regu-
larity of a piece of cloth which has
been woven in the loom. The lash is
formed by making three strings of the
wood and plating them together. The
whip is then one piece of wood from one
end to the other, and there is not fas-
tening of any kind whatsoever.