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Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
ILL-LUCK PURSUES
CHICAGO PLAYERS
Panic Narrowly Averted In
Grand Palace Hotel.
BLAZE IN GRAND PALACE HOTEL.

Guests, In Terror, Rush From Their
Rooms ScantIy Clad-Number Res
cued by Firemen-Fire, Fortunately,
Controlled.
Chicago, Jan. 20.-Ill-fortune of Chi
cago theatrical people during the last
| few weeks was again in evidence at a
dre in the Grand Palace hotel, Indi-
ana and Clark streets, early today,
nearly two hundred members Of theat-
rical troupes being driven into the
street
The fire originated on the second
panic was averted and the frightened
men and women assisted from the
structure in safety.
The fire originated in the second
floor, supposedly from crossed electri-
cal wires, and was carried quickly
up the elevator shaft by a draught to
the top floor.
Joseph NorthrOp, guest of the ho-
tel, saw the smoke IN the shaft and
building to notify the night clerk The
clerk Immediately started awakening
the guests and Northrop stepped into
the elevator, ran it upward through
the smoke and flames and helped
arouse the guests on the top floor.
The halls were soon filled with ex-
cited men and women. The cooler
guests were compelled to force them
back from the windows and fire es-
capes toward which a rush was being
made. A number of women were
preparing to jump from the windows
when policemen arrived and aided the
work Of restraint and rescue. The
women were led to a rear stairway,
down which they escaped through the
smoke that was pouring upward from
the lower floors.
Miss Louise Mitchell, who had Seen
hemmed in by the flames, was rescued
by the 1remen and taken down O fire
escape.
Few of the guests had time to dress,
but number of the women had
thought of their theatrical wardrobes
and stood shivering In the lower halls
OF the building, holding some gaudy
decoration of gauze and tinsel.
The fire was extinguished quickly
after the guests had been taken from
the building. This is the second fire
in the building in the last two weeks.
The first fire started from a light
ed cigarette thrown on the hall car
pet on the third floor
Almost all the guests at the hotel
are members Of theatrical companies
stranded in Chicago.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
KoLa WILL MAKE RACE.
Prominent Alabama Citizen VIII Once
More Enter Politics.

Prominent Alabama Citizen viii onoe
More Enter Politics.
Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 20.-A tele-
gram has been received In this city
stating that Captain R. r. Kolb, of
Birmingham. will soon make his an.
nouncement as candidate for prssi.
dent OF the Alabama railroad commits.
sion.
Captain Kolb has figured In some
OF the most notable campaigns in this
state. He was candidate for COVER.
nor in 1890, 1892 and 1894. He ran
the last time as an Independent but
has since returned to the party
He still has Q strong following.
The announcement OF 3. 3. Conner,
of Birmingham. for president of the
Alabama railroad commission, also Gre
ated quite q stir In political circles
here
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
BoMRARDMENT CONTINUES.
Vigorous Attack by the Forces Of Gen.
AraI IIroinax

Vigorous Attack by the Forces Of Gen.
eral Jlminez.
New York, Jan. 20.-rt is reported
here, says Herald dispatch from st.
Thomas, d. w. L., that the Dominican
minister of foreign affairs, accompa-
MED by a delegate. has left San Do
mingo for Washington to attempt to
make arrangements with the United
States to establish a protectorats over
the republic of Santo Domingo.
Vigorous bombardments of the cap
ital continues by the forces of Cen
sral Jiminez. Many refugees, inolud-
ing several deputies, have arrived here
on the French steamer from Port-Au
Prince, Hayti.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
COTTON PRICES SOARING.
Surpas All Records Since WaI
Times In New York.


Times In New York.
New York, Jan. 20.-Cotton prices
surpassed all previous records since
war times again today when March
sold at 14.48. May at 14.54 and July
at 14.61. The further advances were
attended by considerable activity and
excitement, but the market soon Be.
came quieter and it seemed that the
trading but the market soon became
Quieter and it seemed that the trad.
ing was more largely for professional
than public account.
The opening was firm at an advances
of from 13 to 20 points following ca.
bles about 10 points better than OK.
pected, reports Of continued good
spot demand and estimates pointing
towards continued light receipts.
The initial advance, however, added
to the gains Of the last tive days
meant net advance OF nearly 81 OF
cent a pound.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
GOVERNMENT TROOPS
MARCH ON SANTIAGO
Decisive Battle Likely to Oo'
cur at Any Moment.
REBELS PREPARED TO RESIST.

They Are Strongly Intrenched In Their
Capital and Battle viii Likely Be
Most important of Jiminex ReveIu.
tion.
New York, Jan. 20.-Seven hundred
government soldiers are on the March
to Santiago, the rebel stronghold says
q Herald dispatch from Puerto Plata,
Santo Domingo. It is believed this
battle will be the most important of
the Jiminez revolution. The rebels
are firmly intrenched in their capital
and it is presumed they will make q
desperate resistance.
Details or the recapture Of Puerto
Plata a few days ago by the govern
ment forces show, according to The
Herald's correspondent, that the com
mander OF an American war vessel in
the harbor practically managed the
battle, and that a fighting zone de-
marked by the commanders Of the
United States and Britfsh warships,
was accepted by the contending forces
President Morales troops promptly
respected the order to cease firing, al
though Jiminezs forces. when routed,
ran through the streets and continued
to fire in all directions.
An American force, composed of
eight men, with the stars and stripes.
fn hn rty
q suspension Of hostilities. The com
mandsr of the United States warship
then landed a force of 100 men and ar
ranged for the surrender OF the fort.
The Americans disarmed the Jimi-
nee forces and later turned over the
fort to General Cespedes, in command
Of the government troops.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
SOCIETY GIRLS ON STAGE.
Prominent Columbus Women In Va
deviIIe For Charity,

Prominent Columbus Women In VSSs<
deville For Charity.
Columbus, Ga, Jan. 20.-Qult0 an
unusual attraction was given at the
Springer opera house, being nothing
more nor less than Columbus society
In vaudeville.
The publication OF the program was
sufficient to crowd the house. and the
rather unusual program made de-
cided hit. Prominent society people
took part in the various numbers.
The dance eccentric" in which va
rious characters and nationalties were
represented by well-krown young peo-
pie, was quite q prominent feature
of the entertainment. The costumes
were quite good, and the fact that the
dancers were amateurs added to the
enjoyment Of the audience.
The entertainment, which was un-
der the auspices of prominent society
ladies. was for charitable purposes.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
Empress IndisnosAd.

Berlin, Jan. 20.-Empress Auguste
Victoria has varicose veins in one of
her lower limbs and is obliged to keep
1t extended on a cushion. The exclu-
sion of ladies from tonight's drawing
room because of the empress indispo-
sition has caused intense disappoint-
ment on the part Of the many women
Of distinction who have come from the
province or other countries for pre-
sentation.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
FALSE ALARM SENT IN.
Test to Prove Efficiency Fire Drill |
Chicago Postofflee.

Test to Prove Efficiency Fire Drill In
Chicago Postoffiee.
Chicago, Jan. 20.-Following an
alarm Of fire in the temporary main
postofice on the lake front nearly 100
tons of mail matter and 22 stamp can
ceiling machines weighing half a ton
each, have been carried out of the
building in four minutes Then the
army of clerks learned that the alarm
was a false one to test the efficiency
Of the fire drill
Twelve persons we're buying stamps
or posting letters when Custodian Ma.
gle sent in the Are alarm. In less
than three minutes after the sound.
ing OF the gong seven lines OF hose
had been attached and streams of wa.
ter were being directed along the
floor, much to the discontinue of the
spectators.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
Well Known Banker Dead.

New York, Jan. 20.-Richard Starr
Dana, q retired banker, who, for many
years was heavily interested In the
He established In the early sixties a
mercantile house In Hong Kong and
built up a large business with the In
terror, being the first white man to
conduct q commission business In Chi.
ma. During the Tai Pinn rebellion
he was made captain OF volunteers.
and served as q member OF the staR
of Chinese Gordon, whose close
close friend he was.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
East Lake, Ala, Dec. 9Th, 1902.

East Lake, Ala, Dec. 9Th, 1902.
Mr.. A. B.z.Girardeau, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that on Au-
gust lst went to Verbena, Ala, to hold a
series of meetings. Was at that time, and
had been for six weeks prior, so feeble was
scarcely able to preach. Mr.. F. A. Gulledge,
Of Verbena, with whose family was Stop
ping, kindly offered me three bottles of
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic, gratis. l
accepted, and began the use of the Tonic at
once. Within three weeks was was much
better. In three weeks | had taken the
three bottles of Tonic and was fully we'll
Took no other medicine then nor since, and
am in better health and heavier than for
the past fifteen years.
J. M ssMcCORD,
Pastor Verbena Baptist Church:
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
sERIoUs ACCUSATION.
Negro Charged with Burning Mathis
Barn for Him.

Waycross, Ca, Jan. 20.-J. M.
Mathis, a constable, and q negro,
named Dick Castleberry, are under ar
rest charged with arson. A prslimi-
nary hearing was given them before
justice Of the peace this morning.
but the case was continued until next
Tuesday because of the absence of
r. B. Quinly, witness.
Mathis was released ON his own rec
ognizance and Castleberry was re-
manded to Jail in default of $500 bond.
The arrest was caused by ]. M. Rowe.
representing the Georgia Cooperative
Fire Insurance company.
1t Is claimed that Castleberry recent
ly set fire to and burned Mathis store,
and that Mathis is an accessory before
the act
Mathis Is candidate for tax asses.
sor.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
FOUND CHILD REHEADED.
Unexplained Tragedy In Mans Home
at Oakland, N. j.

Unexplained Tragedy In Mans Home
at Oakland, N. j.
New York, Jan. 20.-An unexplained
tragedy has been discovered in the
home at Oakland, N j., OF Arthur Os-
wa1d, fireman. When he returned
from his work in another village Os.
wald was Mortified to And the body of
his 8-year-old SON lying on the kitchen
floor. The child had been bshsaded
and it's head lay between its feet. The
boys pet had also been killed In
similar manner.
Mrs. Oswald lay in bed In q deIlri-
um with her 7-months-old baby sleep.
ing peacefully at her side. Two other
children lay asleep in their crib.
Thus far nothing has been learned
from the mother as to the tragedy.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21

A dispatch last night from San Juan,
2. r., announced the arrival there of
delegate on his way to Washington
with the object of soliciting recogni-
ton of the Morales government and
the issuance of an exeQuateur to its
consul general in New York. No
mention was made of desire for a
protectorate.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
Jurors Have Hard Time.

Allentown. Pa, Jan. 20.-The re.
sumption of the Bechtel trial today
was delayed owing to the inability of
three jurors to reach the city because
of the bitter cold weather which In
terfered with the trolley and train
service. Two of the jurors were COM
PEELED to walk miles One ear was
frozen and both hands of the othes
were frost bitten. Both received med
ical attention upon their arrival here
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
United Mine Workers.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 20.-At the
opening of the convention of the Unit
ed Mine Workers of America today
President Mitchell announced the
standing committees. 1t was announced
that the credentials committee would
be able to report probably tomorrow
afternoon. The time limit for resolu-
tions and proposed amendments to the
constitution was fixed for tomorrow
night. The committees retired for
work.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
AI.xiaff TO Move HEADQUARTERS.

New York. Jan. 20.-1t Is reported
here, says Herald dispatch from
Che Foo, that the Russian viceroy, Ad-
miral Alexieff, is preparing to remove
his headquarters to Harbin. a town on
the Manchurian railway, where the
line branches off to Port Arthur on
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
MARIETTA, Ga, HAS
FIRE LOSS SI5O,OOO
Five Buildings Have Fallen
Prey to Flames.
WE'RE PARTIALLY INSURED.

WE'RE PARTIALLY INSURED.
The Fire Originated In the Mercantile
Establishment of Florence, King &
Co.-Their Entire Stock, Valued at
$4,000, Was Destroyed.
Marietta, Ga, Jan 20.-t'ire, which
originated in the mercantile establish
ment OF Florence, King & Co., early
today, destroyed that property and five
buildings. entailing a loss of $3.50. 900;
covered partially by insurance.
The entire stock of Florence, King
& Co, valued at $4,000, was entirely
destroyed.
The buildings were owned hyrJ. D.
Northcutt and George F. Gober, and
were valued at $4,000
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
GORDON MONUMENT.
Movement Taken to Erect Shaft to la.
mented General.

rnented General.
Atlanta, Jan. 20.-A Gordon Monu-
ment association will be organized this
afternoon by about 100 citizens OF At
lanta, for the purpose OF erecting q
monument in Atlanta to the memory
Of the late Lieutenant General John
B. Gordon.
Colonel w. L. Calhoun, one Of the
most prominent men of the city, will
be the president of the monument
association.
TIE resolution providing for the
monument association was presented
during the meeting in the hall of the
house of representatives by Colonel
Charles g. Arnall. It was seconded
by calls from all parts OF the house,
and was adopted by the vast audience
by rising vote.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21

she knows how
sound her slun1-
Der will be and
how refreshed
the morning will
find l~r. That's
the tiredness of
a h e a 1th y
wo III a n. But
it S another
thing for the
sick woman to
feel tired out.
Rest only seems
to increase her
suffering. Just
as in profound
silence a discord
jars the e ar
more forcibly, SO
now that sh e
ha s stopped
moving about,
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21
TIRED OUT.

There's many farmers wife sits on the
porch in the growing shadows of sum-
mer evening, knowing to the full what it
is to feel tired out as if there was not
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-21

this tired woman feels more acutely the
aching back and throbbing nerves.
Sick women, hundreds of thousands OF
them, have been made well by the use OF
Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription. It
establishes regularity, dries weakening
drains, heals Inflammation and ulcera-
ton and cures female weakness.
vWords cannot tell what l suffered for thir-
teen years with uterine trouble and dragging
down pains through my hips and baek," writes
Mrs. John Dickson, of Grenfell, Assiniboia Dist,
N. w. Ter. III can't describe the misery it was
to be on my feet long at time. could not eat
nor sleep. Often l wished to die. TEen saw
DR.. Piorce's medicines advertised and thought
would try them Had not taken one bottle till
was feeling we'll. After had taken FIVE bottles
of Favorite Prescription and one of Golden
Medical Discovery I was like a new woman.
Could eat and sleep and do all my own work"
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Send Fl one.
cent stamps for tie book in paper covers,
or 81 stamps for the volume bound in
cloth. Address Ilr. Pierce. Buffalo. NY.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
ARMY And NAVY NEWS.
IFnoM THE rz1sUNs suazAu.I

Washington. September 8
GENERAL MACARTHUR'S REcONNENDAs
IIoNs-In addition to making his report the
Department OF California, which has been pub
lshed, General Arthur Macarthur also has mad,
a report to the War Department for the Pacific
division which embraces the Department. OF Cali
fornia-
General Macarthur says the concentration %
political and economic interests in the Paci6C
Ocean has enormously magnifed the military i'm.
portance OF that side OF the continent ana the con-
tnued rapid progress OF events suggests the *.
pediency OF an early enlargement OF military
facilities 20 meet the growing necessities Of IN.
Pacific Coast He recommends that a new posi-
for full regiment of infantry be esa blshed in tha
vicinity Of Los Angeles. Cal. and post for full
regiment OF cavalry at a suitable site in the VIII
iamette Valley. in Oregon. This last recommenda-
cavalry being divided between the Preside and
at the post above reeo@msndsa Tnakin e' % fI
cavalry regiments for the Pacific Coast,
General Macarthur suggests that legislative an
tn9rty n oe obtained 70 CLASSIFY as mounted officers
the mounted category He saws that The sxisercass
OF modern field work require much from a cap
his duties if he has to drag his BODY through tie
exhauSting efforts OF a long march. as after such
the attack formations in extended order for SER
vice company OF one hundred men more. There
IS most needed he is least effective This arrange
% oeeT eed Of f0s5 sbod $500 Y na gs f0E Maze @
Arthur says that great success attended the jcint
in the Department OF the Columbia during ths
month OF July" He closes his report by saying
that il is pleasant to report a considerable de-
crease In the number of desertons IN the year jusr
closed as compared with the preceding year.
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VEsSSELS.-The foi.
lowing movements OF vessels have been reported
to the Navy Department:
ARRIVED
September 3-Tbe Froic. at woosuns.
SEPTEMBER the san Francisco the Banbridgs ths
Decatur, the Barry. the Dale and the Chauncsy, ac
Woosuns; the Michigan. Mackinae Island tas
Point the Sterling, Menemsha Blight
September S-The Texas. at Bradford: the Hartford
and the Massachusetts,. at New-Haven, the ~
kansas and the Nevada at Hampton Roads
September S-The Scorpion. at Menemsha Blsh-.
SAILED.
September 3Ths Brooklyn. Atlanta the Marietta
and the Castlne. from Cape Town for 81. Helena
September 4--The Alexander from Han Kow for Woe
the Marcellus from Menemsha Blight fop
Lambert Point
September 5-The Puritan. from Philadelphia for
Delaware Breakwater-
ORDERS IssUED-The following orders hsva
been issued:
Major EDWARD T BROWN. artillery corps 10 cori-
mand field artillery battalion. Preside.
Major WILLIAM A. SKUNK. sth Cavalry. detailed pro-
fessOr military science at St Johns Military Acad
Wisconsin.
captain DENNIS Z NOLAN general staff detailed
umpire with Blue army. Manassas.
NAVY.
Lieutenant Commando J. G. DOYLE. to navy yard.
Norfolk
Lieutenant j. Z. LEWIS. European squadron
Lieutenant s $ robson, detached wireless teIex-
rsPhy board; 70 bureau Of equipment;
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
RESULTS AT HARLEM.

Chicago. sept. Firs' race mve furlongsl EcsersaL
1l3 tf{ohltusl, ]. sick tMnuntainb
70 second Jane'a 10 rTroxlor' to ;. third. Time.
o0-s- Envo-. Ralph Reese. Happy Jack iiayana.
jose Marys Gallant TsTcoola Relic also
tsix furIanrslT-he Gadfy Sc tGreenhsIdl
20 T. TyToiisn. - tsubuchon > 10 I. second;
Red Raven, ~ Davis. II to, 10 third Time, l:i3S
Handy Bill Phil. Cleora Mics Deuce and Pctrero CiraDde
Third mile ami seventy yarAsl--Eoneasis,
- Knapp won William Wright. 96 tFeichtl. *
second: Fossil 1sheehsnl 20. Third Tim.
l:s4. Captain Arnold
Fourth ,si1 furonEE'-sad sam. los Sherwood
70 =. Silent Water lu2 tireenhed1 to l. second
Singing Master i07 Feehtl az % third Time f:i3Fs
The Fog Captain Nero;h Cresfalien and Fly Lady
Fifth tsiN and half furionEslOne Way. 103
Knapp. II o ? Monte lC7 ,H@nry1. J. sec
Dixon. IOT fTToxlsrt third. Tine 30
John snuski Before. Deyout Mcclellan. big Reach and
KuEman
sixth t0ne mel-proof Reader. ii2 Henry 20
10. won: Armorer if2 fPriori 10 /. second Ia cha
Ieroue. igb iMcIntyreD. II third Time. f2st sol
disr OF Fortune Fnrtiny. Arab aud Tullfare
Seventh and one-eightii miesl-Alms Dufour
- 0ireenheldl. 10 Won: Ben Chance. 80 tNicoD
!, second; VOLTA. es ffiarrsl. - 70 l. third Time
l:53<s. Major Mausir. Exclamation and Jusquc Ia
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
SOUND BOAT DISABLED.
Hits Submerged Obstruction Pas.
seagers IN a Panic.

Or Fort Schuyler. 0E her way TO Bridrsoort.
Conn. yesterday the Sound steamer William -
Payne. OF the Bridgeport line struck a submerrsd
obstruction and was damaged so badly that she was
unable to proceed and had to anchor
The boats passengers. numbering about six hun-
dred, were panic stricken. Most of them were On
the decks when the accident occurred and all
rushed Tor the stairways. causing a crush In tha
saloon One woman attempted TO jump overheard
but was prevented. Six passengers were said 70 be
hurt All the passengers were transferred about an
hour after the accident the steamer Richard
Peck and taken to New-Haven
Tns Payne left her pier at Peck Sin at 2 y m
and was due N Bridgeport shortly after D. m or
Fort Schuyler loud crash was heard and a hsavv
timber picked up from the water was thrust into
the cabin by the paddles Captain Wlthcrwax who
with two pilots. was in the pilot house. sznalled TO
stop The engines already had been brought ta a
standstil. however Immediately there was sntef.a
excitement The passengers started TOR the saioon
OecAhands and bellboyS were ordered there and
stopped tie rush. They told the passengers tha :
the accident Was trining. Then the passsr .
started again Tor the open bscss 70 see whar tn .
Captain Witherwax found that the starbosrsi
wheel had struck a submerged obstruction. wreck
that the paddle wheel could not revoive. t. an
SneSs II was found. were not damaged. The paddls :
box was slightly sprung
A boat was dispatched TO shore after anchoring.
end the New-York Office OF the New-Ycrk New
Haven and Hartford Railroad told The tugs
!. FFed Lohrman and Transfer No. Is were
ard Peck. on her way to New-Haven came to the
FayneS assistance about hour after the aeci-
and sent to Bridgeport BY train
The Payne was towed back to her pier and he's
cargo taken Off. She went afterward TO the Cluin.
will be repaired.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
sUTMMING RECORDS GO.
Time for 80 and eco Yards Lo1cered
at st. Louis.

ST. Louis. sept 6-The American 50-yard swim
ming record of 81 seconds, held by David Gaul OF
the P,pnsyIvana Swimming Club. was broken by
Zoitan Holomay of Budapest, and Scott Leary'
&C san Francisco who tied In covering the dis
,aca in es So seconds In tue Olympia contests to-
1a,. In swimming of the tie Holomay won. low
crirs the record still further. to IS seconds
{, NJ Daniels. of the New-York Athletic Club
nn von the 22o-yard championship swim IN
a.tat5 broke all records, including the world 5
-o.or5 of 2,4s held by David Ellington. OF Eng
ieo5 and the American record OF go 40 held by
y carroll schaefer. Summaries;
.,. ~, chsnnpionship--won by zoltsn Folomay,
IosS Ifungary: scott Ieary. OLYMPIC Cluo ~an
Euaap,ssc E,c second: {. NJ Daniels New-YorS Athletic
Cigos Ts min or back 100 yardsUon BY Walter Brock
- an.. George Hoffman. Germany second Georse
yer s,terIss Germany. third. Time. l:loes
%aSls' Lii handcap-Won by r. p. beach Chicsso =
ohe tn' t n r Warren. n. Y. A a.. Pelham Manor
:4sl second; Janiscn Handy, Chicago tseratch
third bunSred and -forty-yard hanticapwon by e IT,
iar,s 20 seeondsl- New-York Athletic cub o. SIS
.s.tsb, Budapest Hungary second Asrqhsrn
,sTs Missouri Athletic Club ST Louis co seconds
thlra nnnired- twenty-yard champonshp--Won oy
" psnels Nsw-York Athletic Club: Francis Galley
81 i,nt ~ cub Francisco second; E Hausch Ger
Olss'F s.' ,hird Time. 2;4sis.
man. ier pslp-NswYork defeated Chicago team