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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Oklahoma Republicans Meet

Guthrie, Okla, April 7.-Olxlahoma
Republicans met in convention today
to nominate delegate to congress
and elect six delegates and as MANY
alternates to the Chicago convention
and to name national committeeman.
Before the convention met there was
practically no opposition to the re.
nomination OF Delegate Bird S. Mo
CURE. The convention was the larg.
est in the history of Oklahoma :
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Jap Shells Were Poisonous.

st. Petersburg, April IA CORE
spondent of the Vostchny Vestnik
states that many of the slightly
wounded in the first bombardment OF
Port Arthur have died as a result OF
the poisonous gas emanating from the
adapanese shells. He adds that 1t has
been determined to evacuate the city
hospital at Dalny, if that place is bonn
barded because of an unwiIlingness to
trust to the humanity of the Japanese
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Authorities After Gamblers.

New York, April 7.-Plans are beina
formulated by the district attorney
and the police department to take inn.
mediate advantage of the bill Just
passed by the legislature which com.
pels patrons Of gambling houses to
testify. The authorities are prepar
ing, it is understood, to push the pros.
ecution of half dozen well known
gamblers who have heretofore escaped
FOR lack of evidence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
"ReaI Coalition Of the Future

st. Petersburg, April THE Russ
in an editorial inveighs against that
section OF the Russian press which ia
proposing an alliance of Russia, Ger
many and France against what is term
ed the Yellow and Anglo-Saxon Peril,
economic and political. why not,
the editorial asks, follow the exam
pie of France and England and boldly
undertake to reconcile differences
which now seem hopelessly en0ngled!
Then it would be shown how few they
are and what benefit would come from
an alliance beteen us and America
against the more grave and common
enemy, Germany. This may be the
real coalition of the future"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Loss of $4,000 by Fire.

Memphis, April Fire of unknown
origin this morning at the plant of the
Cole Manufacturing company in the
southern portion of the city, caused
a loss estimated at 100000. A large
storage warehouse, heavily stocked
with finished products, and six loaded
freight cars were destoyed. The loss
is partially covered by insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Case of Coleman Charged with KILN!
Calvin at Selma.

OdIVTH at 0EITTlds
Selma, Ala, April 1.-THE jury in
the case of George w. Coleman
charged with the killing of c. A. Gal
vim, returned verdict of NOT guilty
by reason of insanity.
The case has consumed the entire
week in the circuit court and nas at
tracted no little interest. Tomorrow
morning the present mental condition
of the defendant will be taken up I'd
decide whether he will be released OF
sent to the asylum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Plottlna Hatien Revolution.

New York, April 7.-Discovery has
been made, according to a dispatch re
cefved here from Kingston, Jamaica,
that plot IS under way for a revolu.
ton in Hayti to overthrown General
Nord Alexis, the president of that re-
public. 1t appears that there are two
factions engaged, each headed by q
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
FATAL PISTOL DUEL.

Politics Leads to Death of Two In
West Virginia.
Chicago, April IA Tribune. dis
patch from Huntington, w. Va. saws.
John Mcfarland, chief of police al
North Fork, and j. A. Ballard. Inn.
Der merchant and capitalist, are dead
as a result of pistol duel which fol.
lowed the Republican district conven.
tion at North Fork. They met after
leaving the convention han, the lie
was passed and the shooting followed
each being killed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
Appointed Minister to Japan.

Seoul, Korea, April 6.-3 p. m.-Cho
Min Heui, a former minister to the
United States, has been appointed min.
lister to Japan in place of Hymn Yong
Un, who was appointed April 1, but
who refused to accept the post. Ii
is reported that the Tong Hak ris,
ings in cooperation with disbanded
Korean soldiers in the vicinity of Ping
Yang are nothing but the perennial
disturbances and have no significance
politically.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
ENGAGED.

Marriage is very largely an accident.
In few cases do men or women set up
standard of manly or wonanly excellence
and choose by it. In most cases people
become engaged as the result of pro-
pinquity rather than because of any deep
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
CHINA MAY CAST
LOT WITH JAPAN
low on the Eve of Taking Most
Active Measures.
RUsslA's FIRST LAND DEFEAT
viii Be Signal for a Forward Move
nent on The Part of the Celestial
Empire-Other News From Seat OF
M!ar L.,

New York, April Reports are said
to have reached the American ambas
sador here, says Herald dispatch
from Berlin, that China is on the
verge OF throwing. in her lot with ia
pan. The first defeat on land fol
Russia will, it is asserted, be the sig
nal for forward movement on the
part of the Celestial empire
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
new YORK
BUTCHERS
TO STRIKE

New York. Aug. appropriations were
rapidly going forward today towards
making effective the butchers strike or
der issued last night by Homer ID. Call.
secretary of the Amalgamated Meat Cut
ters and Butcher workmen' sassocsation,
which, II is expected by the union leaders.
will effectively close the plants OF the
companies affiliated with the so-calied
meat trust tomorrow.
While but 800 butchers will be d.
rectly affected by the strike order II Is
said that no less than 1900 workers Will
be thrown out OF employment II the big
packing houses are forced TO close. What
the result will be In the local retail mar
ket cannot be accurately learned at this
time. because of conflicting statements
as to the amount OF beef on hand
The packers claim TO have a supply
large enough to fll all the ordera that
ordinarily would come to them In month
but at the same time the union men de-
clare that a scarcity OF beef will become
apparent Immediately after the plants are
closed
Today the butchers and laborers In the
plants named In the strike order. were
engaged in cleaning up the slaughter
houses and putting everything in order.
The strike order provides for COM
plete cessation of work at o'clock to-
morrow morning when the "a hours notice
served by the union. will expire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
HARTFORD
GIRL AMONG
THE DEAD

Hartford. Conn, Aug. s.-Miss Carrie o.
Bishop. daughter OF Mrs. s. s. Bishop OF
this city. was among those who lost their
lives in the wreck OF the passenger train
at Eden. Colo. Sunday evening. Her
cousins. John F. Bishop and Eta A.
Bishop. brother and sister. both OF
Pueblo. are also among the dead.
Miss Bishop left Hartford two weeks
ago to visit relatives IN Colorado. and II
is presumed, in lack OF further details.
that she. in company with her two
cousins, was going by train to visit other
relatives. A telegram was received today
by Mrs. Bishop to the effect that Mr..
Bishop and Miss Eta Bishop had been
killed In the wreck, and that Miss Carrie
Bishop wes among the missing.
A little later another telegram was re-
ceived. stating that the latter's body had
been found, but failed TO explain whether
death came through bodily injuries or
drowning In the torrent
Miss Carrie Bishop was an estimable
young woman. Is years of age, and quite
well known In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09

Gfeat Britain would like the United
States to take steps to obtain an inter
national declaration defining the rights
OF neutrals, but II is not thought at the
foreign office here. that Secretary Hay
will do so. II being understood here that
he proposes to retain complete liberty OF
action. For all practical purposes accord
exists between the two governments. es-
pecially on the part OF Great Britain to
the United States for the action OF their
respective governments in specific in
cidents.
With reference TO the constitution OF a
special admiralty prize court at the
Russian capital TO reconsider the cause
OF the British steamer Knight Com
mander, the British officials are confident
that Il will reverse the decision OF the
prize court at Vladivostok
They maintain that the decision de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
DALGETY SELECTED As
LOCATION OF CAPITAL.

Melbourne. Victoria. Aug, s.-The loca-
ton OF the federal capital. so long In
dispute. Is believed TO have been finally
settled by a vote today in the house OF
representatives, approving Dalgety. in the
Bombala district.
Dalgety had previously been selected by
the senate. II is situated 2ss miles south
Of Sydney. N. s, w, and is 80 miles from
tho nearest railroad station. The popula-
ton is under 800 II mas a court house.
two hotels. two stores and two churches
The federal house of representatives
first selected Punnut in Victoria for the
federal capital. which selection. however.
was rejected by the federal senate on
Oct 16. 1908. The senate then selected
Dalgety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
OF
GUILTY
REFUSED

Hartford. Conn, Aug. s.-Joseph Wat
son. the negro lad who shot and killed
former Police Commissioner Henry Os-
borne last Friday morning. was In the
city court today for a hearing on the
charge or murder
Watson appeared Indifferent to the ma
ture OF the proceedings. After the reading
OF the complaint the prisoner entered a
plea of guilty which the court refused to
accept. In response to Inquiries made by
the court as TO Watson's age. the ap-
pointment of a guardian ad litem for
Watson was ordered. but none of the at
torneys. OF whom there were a large
number present. would accept the Office.
The court finally named K. L. Smith.
an attorney and the hearing was begun.
At its conclusion the court found probable
cause and held Watson without bail for
the next term OF the superior criminal
court, which will sit In this city In Sep
tember.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
BRITISH STEAMER SIGNALLED
BY AdUSSIAN CRUISER.

Plymouth. Eng, Aug. s.-The British
steamer Manoera from Calcutta, June 70
for London arrived here today and re-
ported that when 25 miles south OF Caps
F1nisterre, on the northwest coast OF
Spain. she met large cruiser with three
tunnels and two masts, flying the Rus
sian naval flag There were guns mount-
ed on the cruiser which evidently was one
OF the former German liners recently
purchased by Russia.
The cruiser bore down on the Manoera
and signalled the latter TO hoist her en-
sign. when this was done the cruiser
proceeded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
REV. DR.. D0NALD'S FUNERAL
LARGELY ATTENDED AT BOSTON

Boston, Aug s.-Hundreds OF clergy
and lay members OF the Episcopal de-
nomination today attended the funeral of
Rev. DR.. Z. Winchester Donald. the sue
cessor of Phillips Brooks as rector OF
Trinity church.
The edifce was filled some time before
the opening OF the services. The officiat-
ing clergyman was Rev William r.
Huntington, d. D., rector Of Grace
church, New York. assisted by Right Rev.
William Lawrence, d. D., LII. D.. bishop
Of the diocese.
Among the other clergymen present
were Rev. M. w. Gates, rector Of the
Church OF the Intercession. New York OF
which Or. Donald was formerly rector
and several other men with whom he had
been associated in that city.
The burial will be in Trinity cemetery,
Washington Heights, New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
NEWSPAPER EDITORS MUST
SERVE SENTENCE AT BlLIBID.

Manila, Aug. s.-F. l.. Dorr and p. r.
o'Brien. formerly the editors and owners
Of Freedom" a paper published in this
city, were sentenced. some time ego by
two OF the Philippine courts to six months
imprisonment and to a fine OF 5000 for
lbelling NJ Tavera a member OF the
Philippine commission.
This sentence having been confirmed
by the supreme court OF the United
States, where an appeal was lodged, the
prisoners have been committed 10 the
prison at Bilibid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
FUNERAL SERVICES OF HON.
RICHARD THORNLEY, HELD TODAY

At o'clock this afternoon. at IA Frank
lin street, the late residence OF the de-
ceased. Rev. Or. Samuel II. Webb, con-
Quoted the funeral services OF Richard
Thornley,. the prominent dealer IN woods
and allied commodities. for many years
ests blished on Exchange place.
The beautiful service OF the Episcopal
church was supplemented by vocal selec-
tions rendered by the Schumann quartet
OF male voices.
The bearers were the following: Henry
Eldrdge and Emerson +. Gould. ol the
King Solomon Masonic lodge and Cid
con Spencer and Jasper Spencer. OF Reno
Post, No s, O. A X.
The body was taken 10 Riverside ceme-
terry for burial. Many friends and aSso .
ciateS OF Mr.. Thornley, attended the SER
vices at the house and the profusion OF
floral tributes bore witness 10 the esteem
and affection which the dead merchant
commanded from all who knew him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09

claring the steamer to be a lawful prize
was not justified by international law.
and that whatever the vessel carried
Admiral Jessen had no right to sink her.
Great Britain will not accept a settle
ment merely by the payment OF the
monetary indemnity but insists that Q
broad principle shall be established.
This Russia cannot admit at this
moment, in view OF the finding OF the
Vfadfvostok court. but II the new court
declares as the British government an
ticipates. that international law did not
Justify the sinking OF a neutral ship. then
the question will be capable OF easier adj
Justment. The foreign office here denies
that there will be any reference OF the
Knight Commander question 10 The
Hague arbitration court. and says IL Is a
matter for direct negotiation between
the two governments, and that In view
OF the earnest desire OF both to reach
a peaceful agreement IL is believed that
satisfactory settlement will be achieved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
READY TO NEGOTIATE A
PARCELS POST TREATY.

Washington, Aug. "a message has
been sent to the government OF San Do
mingo. announcing the readiness of this
government to negotiate a parcels post
treaty with that country in accordance
with the request to that end, recently
submitted by San Domingo.
A copy OF the agreement made with
Venezuela. with necessary notifications
but substantially similar to most of the
agreements made with countries in the
Western hemisphere has been forwarded
to San Domingo as a basis for the forth
coming treaty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09

VEST IS
DEAD

Sweet Springs, Mo. Aug. s.-After
lingering for weeks between life and
death, former United States Senator
G.. G. Vest passed peacefully away to-
day. He had been SO near death for the
past three days that tho end came with
out a struggle.
He was conscious until about a. m,
Sunday morning. when he sank into a
state Of coma, from which he never
aroused At the bedside when the end
came were his wife; DR.. Jarvis, the fam
uy physician. Senator Vests son Alex
ander; his daughter, Mrs. Gerose H. Il.
Jackson. and her husband. and Mrs.
Thompson. a niece OF Mrs. Vest.
The remains will be taken 10 st. Louis
this evening for interment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
DRESS SHIP AND FIRE SALUTE
IN HONOR OF CORONATION DAY.

Gibraltar. Aug. s-The United States
battleship squadron. Rear Admiral Bar
ker, commanding which arrived here
yesterday, dressed ship and fired a salute
today in honor OF Coronation Day. the
second anniversary OF the browning of
King Edward.
Rear Admiral Sir Edward Chichester.
who commanded the British cruiser I'm
mortalite at Manila during the Spanish
American war cordially welcomed the
American squadron to Gibraltar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
in ACCORD ON QUESTION
of CONTRABAND Of WAR.

London, Aug e-The Associated
accord exists between the United States
the rights of neutral when declaration of
retary Hay published yesterday W communicated tho
time of its issuance June by Ambassador Choa Foreign Sec
Lansdoe) the department informed
in entire accord with the attitude of Great Britain
In order that Russia might understand the similarity of the Brit
h and American Lord Lansdowne directed British
ambassador Petersburg protest against
of contraband along the lines declaration
ted through Ambassador Mccormick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
LITIGATION fETwEEN SHUTTLE co.'s.

John Johnson doing business as the
woonsocket Shuttle company has brought
suit against the American Shuttle com
pany, a New Jersey corporation. having
a place OF business In Boston TO recover
5000
The claim is based on an alleged book
account balance and funds belonging TO
defendant were sought TO be attached In
the possession OF n. r. a r. knight COM
pany.
John j. Heffernsn Is attorney for Mr.
Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
A SLUMP IN WHEAT.

Chicago. Aug e.--There was slump
Of two cents n bushe IN wheat today.
topping yesterdays advance Of four cents
and last weeks gain Of nine. September
reached 103. Thunderstorms were gen
eral throughout the west and northwest
and there were further reports OF rust
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
MORSE DRY DOCK COMPANY
HAS BEEN RREE99lRlGANlzED,

New York. AUG. "a reorganization Of
the Morse Dry Dock and Repair company
OF Brooklyn has been effected with cap
ital OF 500 900 The company went into the
hands OF a receiver In Oct. 1903 More
than 5000 men were deprived OF employ
ment at that time The new company
will build ships OF all kinds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
JAPS WITHIN PER|ME TER
.OF FORT At PORT ARTHUR

St Petersburg Aug "a dispatch received here from Lieut.
Gen. Stoese commander of the Russian military forces at Port
Arthur confirms previous reports that the Japanese before Port
Arthur in possession of Wolf Hill.
The general that July the Russians withdrew from
their positions Wolf Hill before the numerical superiority the
General Soese estimates the number of Japanese
tackng Port Arthur 10000.
has previously been announced from Chefoo that Wolf Hill
captured July This hill is possibly identical with White
Wolf hill situated of Port Arthur and about five miles
from the harbor entrance
The fourth line of Russian defences has generally been
understood from the southern end of Southern hill of
the West HILL thus closing the circle the land side
hill the of strongly forti-
fed.
SHOULD COMMAND HARBoR
would appear from the available that the long
Japanese should command the harbor of Port Arthur
from White Wolf hill.
The capture of White Wolf hill that the Japanese
occupy position within permeter the fortress of Port Arthur
GREATLY RELIEVED.
There fresh of fighting army from the
opinion still divided whether the coming battle
of beginning of which the public is expecting hear
hourly will be general engagement only another guard
action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
MINER SHOT IN THE BACK
AT THE DOOR OF HIS HOME.

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. s.-Peter Sadasky.
a coal miner OF Robinson township, was
found dead at the entrance 10 his home
early today with a wound from a shot
gun In his back.
Michael vaneur. with whom Sadasky
boarded, is missing. Jealousy Is sup
posed 90 have--eeen the -eaase-of the
killing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09

The services connected with the funeral
OF George H. Leach another victim OF
the accident. were held at the Universal
list church, Rev. Charles j. White offl-
ciating. He pronounced eulogy OF the
the deceased and among those present
were a large number OF prominent cot
ton manufacturers from different parts
OF New England. The interment will be
at Skowhegan. Me. whittier the body was
sent after the ceremonies.