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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-01
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-01
EXCURSIONS
VIA ThE
PERE MARQUETTE

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Both inclusive. Return limited June
Both. Ask agents for particulars or
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.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-01
Alma College
OPENING OF COLLEGE.

Prof. Woodburn Delivered an Interesting
Lecture on The Ethics of Citizenship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12

He was elected to the West Virginia
legislature in 1865, and to the state
senate in 1868 and 1870.
He was a member of the Democrat
iG national convention which nominat-
ed Horatio Seymour at New York in
1868, and also of the national con-
vention at Baltimore in 1872 whick
nominated Horace Greeley. Mr.. Da-
Wis was elected to the United States
senate in 1870, and commenced his
services March 4, 1871, and served two
full terms, retiring March 8, 1888.
Mr.. Davis at this time is the unani-
nous choice of West Virginia Dem
ocrats as their candidate for governor,
and his election was practically as
sured. His nomination to make his
party's race with Judge Parker will
of course, eliminate him from this con.
test.
Mr.. Davis is a man of great strength
and vigor in spite of his so years. He
is a sterling Democrat of the highest
character.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
EMPERoR's SECOND JOURNEY.
He Visits South Russia to Speed De.
parting Troops.

parting iFoOPSz
Moscow, July 1.-THE emperor's q
second journey to south Russia to
speed the departing troops has thus
far been attended by demonstrations
similar to those made during his first
tour.
AT Kolonna, after holding review,
the emperor addressed the troops, ex-
pressing his assurance that they would
maintain the honor of the Russian
arms. An Impressive scene follow
ed The emperor, who was mounted,
raised aloft an ikon and the officers
and men sank to their knees, while
his majesty made the sign of the
cross with the ikon above their bowed
heads and conferred a blessing Of
himself and the empress upon them.
A deputy Of workmen from mechani-
cal works, through their spokesman,
addressed the emperor Tnus:l
Little Father: We are happy to
see you take such personal interest
in the soldiers and we worl1ingmen
are ready to enter the ranks and shed
our blood for the emperor and the
fatherland. Graciously accept bread
and salt on behalf OF your goyal sub
jects, the Workingmen."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12

fastened back, because l them felt
free to tell the members, If they still
desired to hear from me, that on the
new platform, which he himself had
made, he would be overwhelmingly
elected.
when my train arrived at 4 o'clock
in the morning the convention had
completed its work but if had been
present | could not have made a sin.
gle suggestion which would have been
an Improvement on its course. In.
deed, the admirable temper displayed
by the men who at first blush might
have considered themselves belittled
or aggrieved by the singular indepen.
dent course of their candidate is one
OF the most auspicious features under
which the campaign opens"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
OPERATIONS AT PORT ARTHUR.
Heavy Fighting Reported To Have 90.
curred-ResuIts Unknown,

curred-Resuts Unknown.
Che Foo, July I1.-4 p. m.-The
Port Arthur Now Krai, of July z, a
copy of which has just reached Che
Foo, contains an account of the op.
erations around Port Arthur from July
3 to July S. 1t says:
Heavy fighting has occurred be-
tween the first line of defense and
the Japanese The results are not
announced. Nevertheless, little at a
time, the facts are becoming known,
Our side sent scouts to ascertain the
position and strength of the enemy
and whether they we're protected by
trenches. It was impossible to find
out the exact strength of the Japanese
but they do not number less than 30.
900 men The Chinese credit them
with 10000. Thirty thousand men are
not sufficient for operations against
fortress like this unless they ex.
pect assistance. After three days
fighting the positions of the two ar
mics we're as follows:
con the left flank we retained the
position we originally occupied, The
forcing of our righ5 flank back pre-
vious to this was rectlded and now
we have both Green and Senaphore
Hills in our hands. In5front of these
hills we were not opposed, but we are
being heavily shelled from both sides
The enemy retired considerable dis.
tance. Of course, all t&is was not
without losses, some Of which will
strike the hearts of our countrymen.
eve started to take the offensive
the night of July I, when we began
! strong attack Our soldiers, who
had been forced back at Kin Chow,
were waiting for an opportunity to
get at the Japanese. The result was
most satisfactory. The infantry
marched out as if engaged in maneu-
vers, while the artillery, taking up
position, opened fierce fire with
shrapnel on the enemy's line, result;
ing in their retirment''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Privileged Resolution Is Read In the
House,

House.
Atlanta, July 11.-When the house
of representative convened Saturday
morning the first thing done was the
Introduction of a privileged resolution
by Mr.. Miller, of Muscogee, and when
the resolution was read there was
prolonged and loud cheering.
The resolution was congratulations
on the nomination Of Alton B. Parker
for the presidency of the United States
by the Democratic national conven
ton
The calling of the roll and the read
Ing Of the journal were dispensed with
and Mr.. Miller arose to his feet and
said:
"Mr. Speaker, desire to have read
privileged resolution"
The resolution was sent to the
clerks desk and it was as follows:
Resolved, That the house of repre
sentatives of the Empire State of the
south cOngratulates, this, the greatest
country of the world, that the Demo
cratic party of the nation has nominal
ed that eminent statesman and jurist
Alton Brooks Parker. of the Empire
State Of the North, for president OF
the United States"
When Parker's name was mentioned
the members of the house immediate
ly broke into loud cheering which did
not subside for several minutes.
The resolution was then passed by
a rising vote.
The special order Of business of Sat
urday morning in the house was the
consideration of senate bills for the
first and second reading and the pass
age of local house bills.
One of the most interesting bills IN
troduced at this session of the ge1
al assembly is that of Mr. Gross ".
Duffie, to incorporate an interstate
life insurance company AS section
$3.50 of the constitution prohibits the
general assembly from granting char
ters to life insurance companies, the
bill is in the nature of a general law;
but all companies organized under the
present laws of this state and foreign
companies doing business here are
specially exempt from the operation OF
this law.
Every company incorporated under
this law must have an original fully
paid cash capital of $1000,000. AL
dividends on the capital stock are de
ferred for ten years. 1t authorizes
an increase of the capital stock from
the accumulations of the sinking fund
to S3,200000. Provision Is also made
for tie retirement of the stock from
the accumulations of the sinking fund,
but no stock shall ever be retired
which would leave such fund less than
$5,000,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
POINTS TO SUICIDE.
Body of FashionabIy Dressed Woman
Found in Hotel.


Found in Hotel.
st. Louis, Mo-, July 1.-THE dead
body of a fashionably dressed woman
was found in a room Of the Hotel
Milton today.
The woman registered July Z as
Mrs M. Smith, of New York"
Two empty bottles were found at
the side of the bed. One had con-
tanned some drug not yet identified
and the other alcohol From state
ments made by Rev. Allen X. Smith,
rector of Christs ChuGch Cathedral,
in whom the woman is said to hav"
confided to some extent, her correct
name is Mrs. M. K Dantes, of either
New York or Washington. Upon a
promise of secrecy the woman told
the Rev. Mr.. Smith that her mothers
name is Mrs Matha Virgins, and that
she lives at 112 K street, Northwest;
Washington, D. c..
When pressed by Rev. Smith for
her reasons for using an assumed
name, Mrs. Smith, or Mrs. Dantes, re-
fused to give any, remarking that she
had personal reasons for not wanting
to be known by. her correct name.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
SEN. DAVIS NAMED
FOR VICE PRESIDENT 7
West Virginian Is the Running
Mate of Judge Parker.
SENSATION IN THE CONVENTION

To the Gold Standard Caused Tur-
moiI In Conventon-RepIy Sent to
Judge Parker.
st. Louis, Mo-, July lin many
respects the most remarkable situa-
ton known to the political history of
this country developed at the session
when in the midst of the presentation
of nominees for vice president a halt
was called and an adjournment was
forced with the open suggestion that
it might be found necessary to nomi-
nate some other man than Judge Park
sr for the presidency.
This action came as the climax to
as sensational two hours as any con-
vention ever experienced, all the more
intense because it had found no out
let in discussion The fact that the
motion for adjournment was made by
Senator Culberson, Of Texas, one of
the. coolest and most conservative
members of the convention, shows the
intensity of the feeling then prevalent.
A telegram sent by Judge Alton Park
er to w. F. Sheehan his personal rep
resentative, was the cause of all the
trouble through which the Democracy
passed during the day of superlatiYe
sensation.
The fact that such telegram had
been received the mystery thrown
around it by those familiar with it's
contents and especially the 1nterpre-
tation placed upon it by rumor and
the sensational press conspired to stir
delegates into fury of excitement
and in many cases into an intensity
Of feeling that approached very clos
1y to extreme bitterness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

Just take your choice. An attack of Fever,
with Quinine as the treatment means
week or. ten days lost from Business,
lt.means ten days of 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 to your family,
The rich man might better afford tot suffer
loss'of OF $4,000 day, as result from
enforced absence from business, than the
poor man can lose the value of his labor.
JOhnsOn's Tonic has two cardinal points 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 In 80
minutes after it's administration, it enters
the blood and begins to undo the mischief
caused by Malaria. 1t is the one great med
icne that never disappOints. Now take
your choice Lie in bed for days, or maybe
weeks; and poison your digestion with Qui-
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 g
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
EARTHQUAKES in Ecuador.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, July 1.-Two
long, heavy earthquake shocks were
felt here last night and also at several
other towns in the republic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
A Fufura For Him.

Mrs fSkemer-Willie's teacher Nsays
Willie never gets his arithmetic ksums
right at ALL Mr.. tSkemer-Mebbe tdtll
be alltfor the best. He maysturn QUIT
be an expert shorts change iartist.-Ex-
change
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
DAVIS SON TALKS.
Family Wanted Senator to Remain Out
of Politics.

of Politics.
New YORK, July 11.-John T. Da-
Wis the only son of Former Senator
Henry &. Davis, Democratic nomi-
nee for the vice presidency is visit
ing in this city. His fathers nomi-
nation at st. Louis came, he said, as
a great surprise.
'At the same time l rather regret it
personally" he added. I'VE thought
when we disuaded father from accept.
ing the nomination for the governor
ship of West Virginia that he would
remain out of politics altogether He
is an active man, and looks much
younger than his 81 years might indi.
cate"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Her Endurance,

"How can you scold all the stimeY'
was asked of the womanwith fvesstepI
children and an iindolent husband.
IT can't just explain 1t, but / know
that .L'm blessed with nderfutApo
egaso9sendurance"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12

Strange,

There's something significant bin the
fact thatswhen one hears of ia .ewoman
keeping apple of old love letterssathey
have generally been written, by 6some
one she didn't marry. - Baltimore
American, L..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Thomas Plant Hanued.

Mobile, Ala, July 1I.-Thomas
Plant, negro, was hanged at Bay
Minette, Baldwin county, for the muir.
der of fellow prisoner In a stock.
ade
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Genius.

"Pa, what is a geniusT'
"a genius is a clever person who can
steal somebody's originality and not
be found out Chicago Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Snendfnr Monav.

You can't spend money and have Il!
too, but unless you spend it nobody
will think you've got it.-Puck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Reply to Judge Parker.

Parker's telegram framed by John
Sharp Williams and adopted by the
convention is as follows:
THE platform adopted by this con
vention is silent on the question of
monetary standard because it is not
regarded by us as a possible issue
inthis campaign, and only campaign
issues were mentioned in the plat
form. Therefore there is nothing in
the views expressed by you in the
telegram just received which would
preoluding a man entertaining them
from accepting a nomination on said
platform"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Judge Parker's Message.

The following is the text Of the tel
egram addressed to William F. Shee
han:
Hon. W. F. Sheehan, Hotel Jeffer-
son, st. Louis: I regard the gold
standard as firmly and frrivocably es.
tablished and shall act accordingly il
the action of the convention of today
shall be ratified by the people.
AS the platform is silent on the
subject, my views should be made
known to the convention, and if it is
proved to be unsatisfactory to the
majority. l request you to decline the
nomination for me at once, so that
another may be nominated before ad-
Journment. A. B. Parker"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Sketch of Sen. Davis.

Henry G. Davis, the Democratic
nominee for vice president is a resi-
dent of Piedmont, West Virginia. Mr.
Davis Is more than 80 years of age
but is strong of body and mind and
has been during his entire life ar
unwavering Democrat.
He was born in Howard county
Maryland, Nov. 16, 1923. His early
education was received in country
schools. He lived and worked upon
a farm, after finishing his school days
until he was 20 years of age, at which
time he went into the service of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad compa.
ny, for which institution he worked
Ia years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-12
Davis Nominated.

Convention Hall, st. Louis, July 10,
1 a. m.-With the close of the Park
er telegram incident the nomination
of a candidate for vice president was
at once taken up and the roll of states
ordered.
1t was just a question whether the
West Virginian would receive the nee
essary two-thirds on the first ballot
By this time the crowd had thinned
out perceptibly, many delegates as
we'll as visitors having left.
Georgia's 26 votes went to Davis
Alabama, Arkansas and California
went solidly for Davis. Turner scored
seven on the Colorado vote and Will
liar1s received three at The same time.
The final result of the final ballot was
unofficially Williams, 1866; Turner,
100; Davis, 654, Harris, So.
Iowa did not vote
The nomination Of Davis was made
unanimous.
A resolution naming and thanking
the officers of the convention was also
adopted; also James J. Jones and the
outgoing national committee.
The people of st. Louis and the
Business Mems League of the city
were thanked for entertainment pro.
vided.
Chairman Champ Clark and Tempo,
rary Chairman John Sharp Williams
were made respectively chairnen OF
the committees to notify Judge Park.
er and ex-senator Davis. of their nom
nation 1t was also announced that
the new national committee would
meet in New York on date to be
fixed by the chairman.
At 1:31 O'Clock Senator McCreery
adjourned the convention sine die, the
band playing "Auld Lang Syne."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23
RETlRES FROM BUSINESS.
MIX II. c. WILLIAMS SELLS STOCK
TO G. O. WEAVING.
Deal Was Made This noraing and Mr..
Weaving Took Possession


Mr.. K. G. Williams this morning
sold the entire stock and fixtures of
bis drug establishment on West King
street, TO Mr.. Charles O. WEAVING, a
we'll known Young druggist of this
city AMI n former prescriptionist tx
the drug establishment of Mr M. A..
Snodgrass. Mr. WEAVING will take
charge of the business at once.
Mr.. Williams is Martinsburg' old
est druggist. having been in the bust
ness for 80 years. He entered the
drug business 10 Sheplerdstown on
April /, 1854. where he remained for
two years. He spent one year in both
Louisville. Ky, ana Richmond. Va.
After leaving Richmond he came to
this city, and taught school in the
county for one year. In 1859 he went
to Springfield o.. where he taught
school for one year. He moved to st.
Louis, Mo-. in 1860, where he remain
ed for IL wears in the drug business.
In 1871 he moved hack to MartinsburR
and opened q drug store on North
Queen street, the stand now occupied
by Shepherd pharmacy, where he
remained for "a years. In 1895 he
moved to West King street. where he
has remained ever since. Mr.. Williams
will now live retired life with his
family.
Mr.. Weaving, the new proprietor,
is we'll known druggist, having been
IN the business for wears.
For number of yeats, aud until a
few days ago, he was connected
with the Snodgrass pharmacy. He is
proficient in his line and will succeed
in his new undertaking.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23
THE ETERNAL OBSTRUCTIoNIST.
BEFORE JOHN BROWNS TIME.


Senator Stephen b. Elkins. OF West
Virginia, introduced in the United
States senate bill providing for an
appropriation of 1900 to remunerate
certain persons who were not paid for
labor and supplies furnished the old
arsenal at Harpers Ferry, between
January and April 10, 1861. Ac-
companving the bill is statement
receivodSby tue Senator from George
w. Graham. OF Harpers Ferry, favor
ing such legislation. Many of the
persons who failed to receive compen-
sation are now dead, and the bill pro-
yides in such instances the money be
paid to their legal heirs, executors or
administrators
The bill contenplates the payment
of money due the claimants before the
Civil war began for services rendered
just as the conflict was about to be.
gin. At that time there was nearly
500 men at work In the old armory and
arsenal at Harper's Ferry, most of
whom were paid. About 40 or so,
however, were not paid for services
rendered or supplies furnished the
arsenal from the early part of the year
to April II, 1861 Unfolding IS days in
April, 1861 The pay rolls are in the
possession OF the auditor OF the war
department and it is believed there
will be no difficulty in locating the
claimants and their heirs il congress
appropriates the relief contemplated
in the bill. Two of the compliments
are contractors who furnished castings
TO the arsenal during the period mem
TONED in the bill. one of them being
Thomas II Percival, who was United
States inspector OF customs during the
Civil war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23
MARTINsBUR5. W. VA. SATURDAY. JANUARY % 1904.

give away to Mr.. Teter. This pfoposi.
ton was also refused Mr.. Dawson
maintained that such move on his
part would be construed asa back
down, and that If both he and Mr..
Teter withdrew, it would be consider
ed a compromise. with the result that
the humiliation upon both gentlemen
would be equal.
1t was stated today that no further
harmony conferences would be held,
as both candidates are obdurate and
claim to have a backing sufficient to
carry his election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23
AN OYSTER FAMINE.
Say Frozen shut and the Bivaives
Have Advanced In Price.

say Frozen shut and the Bivaives
Have Advanced In Price.
No oyster vessels have arrived for
two days in Baltimore and the supply
of the biyalves is practically exhaust.
ed The stock on hand yesterday was
not considered by dealers sufficient to
meet the city's demand for single
dav under normal conditions. Re-
ceipts from the down the bay steamers
have continued to diminish until they
are practically nothing.
With the failure of the oyster sup.
ply prices have gone soaring The
captain of vessel Yesterday refused
to remove his patches for less bid
than $3.50 per bushel for ordinary
stock. Sales were made Yesterday at
from 81. 30 to 81. 60 for stock which
tlirea weeks ago sold from 80 cents to
81. Dealers said yesterday that after
the ice embargo is broken it will re-
ooire five DAYS to get the early catch
es from down the bay to market. One
of the last cargccs TO arrive was tow.
ed up the bav &c cost of 500 The
hol tower stock down the bav is thought
to be exhausted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23
SPECIFIC CHARGES FILED.
Attorney. Submit Btl in the oreque-
Blowers Suit-TrfaI january I2s

Attorneys Submit Bill Ina the Creque-
flowers suit-TriaI january l2s
Attorneys for the plaintiff in the
damage suit of John Creque against
United States Fish Commissioner
Bowers, who wererequired by ruling
of Judge Faulkner few days ago to
file With the court bill of particu
lars. came into court at $50 this after
noon with the document, which was
Immediately turned over to the at
torneys for the defendant. The bill
sets forth the specific charges upon
which the suit is based, and gives in
detail time, place and attendant cir
cumstances under which the alleged
acts are said TO have occurred.
The date of the trial was then def
finitely fixed by the court as Thurs.
day, January %. at 8 80 O'Clock.
Owing to tho illness of Judge
Lucas, one of the attorneys for the
plaintiff, there was some doubt express
ed in certain quarters about the bill of
particulars being filed, but the ru-
mors were settled when the docu-
ment was handed to the court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23
sroCKmEN MEET.

The recent meeting of tho West
Virginia Live Stock Association. held
in Morgsntown, was attended by
nearly 100 members of the orRaniza-
ton, as well as many who are not
directly interested in the development
of the industry in the state. A
lengthy program of papers and dis
cusssion on topics Of interest to stock
men was the feature of the meating.
At tie conclusion of the program a
state farmers institute was organized.