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The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
HORSES TO HAVE MONUMENT,
Faithful Services During Boer War
Appropriately Recognized.

The part played by the horse in
the Boer war is now a matter OF his
tory, and 1t is quite in accordance
with the fitness of things. says the
London Graphic. that some tribute
should be paid to it's faithful service
and suffering. With this object in
view. it is proposed to erect at Port
Elizabeth. where most OF the horses
used in the campaign were landed, the
drinking trough. sketch of which is
here reproduced. The trough is sur
mounted by life-sized figure OF
soldier giving his four-footed friend
drink of water from a bucket. The
base Of the monument will have Q tab
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
A little Girls Ioxea

Bessie (aged five) was accustomed
to come to her mothers room before
the family was up. One Sunday morn
ing, while making the customary visit,
the odors of breakfast in preparation
managed to reach the sleeping quar-
ters. Bessie. with her arms around
her mothers neck. gave one or two
vigorous shifts. then with an air of
anticipation announced, Mamma,
there's two flngs dess love mos O.
enyfing in der world"
What are they, Bessie?" asked her
mamma.
God and baked beans" Bessie re-
piled, smacking her ips-Lippincott's
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Betrothed at Birth.

In some parts Of West Africa the
girls have long engagements. On the
day of their birth they are betrothed
to baby boy trihe older than them.
selves, and at the age Of twenty they
are married. The girls know Of no
other way Of getting husband, and
so they are quite happy and satisfied.
AS wives they are patterns Of obedi.
ence. and the marriages usually turn
out a. success.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Attempt to Steal Princes Body

In order to disturb the grave OF
Prince Christian Victor at Pretoria,
the depredators took tools from the
cemetery tool house and dug into the
grave till they had reached the slab
covering the coffin, when. apparently,
they were disturbed and decamped.
The fact that Princess Christian is
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Danish Emiqrants.

Emisrants from Denmark, none of
whom is illiterate, all come to the
United States. Ninety per cent of
them are Lutherans and nearly all of
them settle on farms. The ordinary
day la5oref in Copenhagen receives
$54 year, with board, lodging and
washing; by the day, in harvest time.
fifty to sixty-fve cents.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Value Of Discomfort.

The late J. w. Clarke OF the New
York World used to say that tho
secret Of success in life was never to
be quite satisfied with what you have,
because contentment meant stagna-
ton and failure to advance. Never
be satisfied" he would say, always
look for something better"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Twas Ever Thus,

Jones-It's useless to ask Brown to
say word in my favor. He has no
earthly use for me.
Smith-What's the trouble?
Jones-I was foolish enough to let
km owe me money.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Artist Leaves Fortune to Artists.

Heinrich Vogel, a well-known Ger
man portrait painter, who, however,
has not done any work for three
decades. has left his whole property
valued at $250,00O, for the founding
Of charitable institution for artists.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
His SpeciaIt

His Speciality.
Dinglebatz-I understand young
3neaksby Is quite an athleta
Snicklefritz-Is that SO?
Dinglebatz-Yes: they say his spe-
ialty is running up and Jumping
roard bills.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
ALWAYS Lean Year.

IN one part OF "all the Russias." the
province of Ukraine. it is always leap
year as far as the female privilege Of
proposing is concerned. 1t is said to
be customary there. when a young
woman falls in love with a man, for
her to go to his fathers house, and
in the most tender and pathetic man
ner plead with the young man to take
her as his wife. She promises the
most submissive obedience to his will
II he will but accept her. II the young
man says: Il beg that you will ex-
;use me from this" she tells him that
he is resolved not to depart until he
shall promise to take her for better or
worse. She accordingly takes up her
abode there and remains until he is
~ooed and Won or until he ends the
siege by fleeing to parts unknown.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Pens from Ton Of Steel.

About 10000 gross of pens are pro-
duced from a ton of steel.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
In 4 Class Of His Own,

In Z Class Of His Own.
why is 1t no one will fight him ?"
Because he has used the cable
ars SO much, hanging to a strap, that
us arms have stretched until he has
, reach that puts lin in Z class of
Ais own"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21

Prince Christian Victor's Grave.
now in Africa to visit her sons grave
makes the affair the more painful. The
grave is now guarded-London Tele-
graph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
coREAN PORTS.
Present Negotiations May Result In
Their BEING Opened.

Present Negotiations May Result In
Their Being Opened.
London, Jan 5-The Corean charge
d'affa1es, in an interview, said he has
good reason to believe that the ne
gotiations between Corea, the United
States, Great Britain, Japan and Rus
sia regarding Wiju and Yongampho,
will result in the opening of those
ports at an early date. Russia, he
added, is still opposing the opening,
and a few Russian troops have occu-
pied Yongampho but he believed the
negotiations would terminate in de-
cision favorable to the views Of Corea
and the powers desiring the opening
of the ports.
Corea, the charge d'affaires further
declared, would never agree to Rus
sia's proposal to establish neutral
zone in northern Corea, as it would
prejudice the sovereignty and integ-
rity of Corea, which is guaranteed by
the Anglo-Japanese treaty.
Telegraphic advices received from
Seoul by the charge d'affaires as late
as two days ago, did not mention the
possibility of Japan landing troops at
Masampho.
Coreas relation with Russia and Ja
pan were friendly and the charge
datfaires did not believe war would
result from the present negotiations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
SPECIAL GRAND JURY.
May Be Called to Investigate roquois
Theater Horror.


Chicago, Jan. 5.-A special grand
jury may be called to investigate the
responsibility for the Iroquois fire hor-
ror.
The proposition has been discussed
at conference between State ~Attor-
ney Dineen and Coroner Traeger and
the decision was that Assistant States
Attorney Barnes shall be detailed to
canvass the situation today when the
coroner takes up his plans for the in
quest.
The coroner will inspect the ruins
of the theater during the day after
which the public prosecutor will be
given an outline of the evidence to
be deduced at the inquest
On the report of the assistant
states attorney will hang the deci-
sion as to the summoning of special
grand jury. The regular grand jury
will be convened on Jan. 18. It's
docket already is heavy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
CHICAGO WILL NOT DANCE.
treat Theater Horror Has Thrown

Great Theater Horror Has Thrown
Damper on Amusements.
Chicago, Jan. 5.-Because of the Iro-
quois theater disaster Chicago did not
dance last night. Scores of dances
set for the evening hurriedly were
cancelled or postponed to later date
For the same reason that young per-
sons refrained from the waltz and
two-step last evening, Chicago may not
dance much for a week or more.
Sorrow and respect for the dead
may have detained some, but by far
the greater number avoided the wax
ed floor because Building Inspector
Williams had decided with Mayor
Harrison mot to shoulder any more
responsibility"
Close up and keep closed until you
have shown my inspectors that you
are complying with the ordinance with
ty appliances" was the order sent out
respect to exits, stairs and other safe
by the inspector to the proprietors of
300 public halls used for dances and
other general assemblies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
COT TON MARKET
FURI0USLY ACTIVE
New Orleans market Thrown
Into an Uproar.
SHORTS ARE SENT 70 COVER.

Sf7Oh - AF6 SEN ~ Wv . n.
In Crescent City the Market Became
Most Excited Over Reading of the
Census Bureaus Report of Cotton
Ginned to December 1.
New Orleans, Jan. 5.-Tne cotton
market was furiously active through
out the morning. The surprisingly
bullish Liverpool cables threw the
market into an. uproar and sent the
shorts to cover The second sur
prise of the day came with the read
ing OF the census bureau, report on
the amount of cotton ginned to Dec.
13.
The most enthusiastic bulls did not
expect anything under 100000 bales
and the report of 8,526, PA bales sent
prices up about half cent At one
time prices were about 80 points
higher than the close of yesterday
The bull leader was the most ag-
gressive of the longs and bought heav-
lily. His purchases yesterday were
enormous and it is estimated that the
advances of the last two days have
made the bull clique half a million
dollars.
Late in the morning March was 70
points higher than the close of yes
terday at 1898. May was 79 points
higher at1525 and July was sc points
higher at 1850
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
CHICAGO THEATERs CLOSE.
Many Attractions Forced to Make
Other Arrangements

Many Attractions Forced to Make
Other Arrangements.
Chicago, Jan. 5.-Action by the Chi
cago city council having made the
opening of any theaters inside Of two
weeks improbable, the managers OF
the attractions now here have begun
their arrangements for the placing OF
their companies elsewhere.
Henry w. Savage, of the Yankee
Consul organization, called the compa-
ny and informed them that a week
OF rest would be taken here at full
salary The Studebaker will remain
closed until it can be ascertained what
the revised ordinance will require.
The Ward and Vokes company at
the Great Northern will leave the city
today. The Bostonians, to have pre-.
sented Robin Hood" this week at Nc
Vickers, are devoting their enforced
leisure to rehearsing.
Mrs. Fiske, who was to have appear
ed at the. Grand has not decided what
Will be done during the fortnight she
was to have spent here. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Brady will send THE
Pit" on the road next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
ICE KING LAYS GRIP
ON EASTERN STATES
ColdesU Weather of Winter
In NV York.
BIG DROP IN THE TEMpERATuRE
Many Of the Eastern States Report
the Coolest Weather In Five Years.
Traffic and Travel Seriously Inter
runted Thereby

rupted Thereby.
New York, Jan. 5.-When the gov
ernment thermometer reached 4 be-
low zero at o'clock this morning
all local cold weather records, since
1875, when 6 degrees below was re-
corded, were beaten.
The thermometers in various outly-
ing parts OF the city went several
degrees lower, and in the suburbs
from 8 to II degrees below zero was
reported.
At g o'clock the official thermome
ter had gone up and the absence OF
wind was some relief. The intense
sold interfered considerable with all
of outdoor occupations, and delayed
all regular and suburban trains from
a few minutes to several hours. The
effects of heavy snow had been over
come, but it was difficult to keep Up
steam, and many local trains had to
be abandoned on account Of disabled
engines.
Traffic on land and water was great
ly interfered with. The Atlantic lin
ers arrived looking like spectre ships.
Both the East and North rivers were
barely nayigable, while the Harlem
river for the first time in eight years,
was impossible above Maccomb's
dam bridge at One Hundred and Fif-
ty-fifth street.
Ferry boats and tugs were swept
out of their courses py the drift ice
and every ounce of paper in them was
required to reach the slips. The boats
which land at the battery had to turn
battering rams to part the ice in their
slips Mails from the west and east
were from six to ten hours tsks Snow
was not to blame for this ser aSn as
the inability of the locomotives to
keep steam up under the great outside
cold pressure.
. Tho severe weather, too, was the
cause of an unusual number OF fires
Between 2:30 and $3.50 a. m 1870
alarms were sent in These were all
small fires.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
coldest In EiNa Years.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 5.-This
was the coldest morning in the last
five years In Connecticut. From mid
night until 8 o'clock this morning the
official thermometer reading in this
city was 6 degrees below zero. In
land points reported much lower tenn
peratures, the lowest among them be-
ing Banbury, 2e below Traffic on
all divisions of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford. was again de-
layed on account of the difficulty of
making steam.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 5.-The tenn
perature today is the severest in many
eter was % degrees below; at Hill
side 25; at Mountain Top, 20, while
In this city IA below was recorded.
A heavy damp fog accompanied the
cold. Coal mining is seriously ham
pered, and while the demand for coal
is great and many companies have
been unable for a week to make deliv.
cries, the mines cannot produce the
fuel fast enough with steam and wa.
ter pipes frozen and breakers too cold
for men to work In them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
An Unusual Case.

New York, Jan. 5.-A case of an
thrax, which is a malignant disease,
rare among human beings. although
common to cattle, has been discovered
at hospital here. The afflicted man
supposed he had carbuncle on the
side of his head, which was badly
swollen An operation for the remov-
al of the affected portion was quickly
performed, and it is believed the pa
tient will recover.
Schooner Sunk In Harbor.
New York, Jan. 5.-The schooner
Charles K. Buckley from Charleston,
sunk today off Governors Island in
New York harbor. 1t is supposed
she was cut through by the Ice. So
far as known, no lives were lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
To Form an Association.

New York, Jan. 5.-Former Presi-
dent William King, of the Mechanics
association, has planned to start Feb
l, on an extended tour throughout
the south and west, with a view to the
ultimate formation of National Mer-
chants association. Although no def
mite plan of union has been formulat-
ed, it is the purpose to discuss the
feasibility of such a combination with
existing local organizations ultimgtely
taking in merchants to the NUMBER of
500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Operation Proved Eatal.

Chicago, Jan. 5-Frank Hodges
Clark, of Evanston, III once private
secretary to General Francis Butler,
is dead at st. Frances hospital, fol
lowing an operation During 21 years
he was paymGster in the United
States navy. Since 1890 he was an
official Of the General Electric COM
pany, and the Westinghouse Electric
company at Washington. d. G. Mr.
Clark IS survived by wife and seven
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06

East Lake, Ala, Dec. 9Th, 1902.

Mr.. A. B. Girardeau, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that on Au-
gust 1st | 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. dulledge,
of Verbena, with whose family was stop
ping, kindly offered me three bottles of
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic, gratis. |
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 well.
Took no other medicine then nor since, and
am in better health and heavier than for
the past fifteen years.
j. MI. McCORD,
Pastor Verbena Baptist Church
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Japan Buys Warship.

gew York. Jan. 5.-The warship
Captain Pratt, has been ordered to
proceed to dry dock and to embark
full war equipment says Herald dis
patch from Valparaiso. Chile 1t is
presumed the vessel has been already
sold to Japan. The Captain Pratt
was built at LaSeyne, France, in 1890,
and is third-class battleship OF 6,9O1
tons, with a maximum speed of 1873
knots
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Mrs. Latimer. Authoress. Dead.

Baltimore, Jan. 5.--Mrs. Mary Eliz.
abeth Wormley Latimer, the author
ess, is dead at her home here She
was rs years old and has been in
feeble health for some time. the shock
of the death OF her husband, Randolph
Latimer, on Christmas eve, fastening
her end. Her husband was mem
Der of the engineer corps which laid
out the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Electric System Tied Up.

Amsterdam, N. Y, Jan. 5.-The tenn
perature in this city this morning was
29 degrees below zero. The electric
system between this city and Glov-
ersville and Schenectady is tied up.
Trains ON the New York Central rail
road are from three to i've hours late.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06

tween Japan and the Cars coun-
try Is Inevitable.
Toxic, JAM 5.-Ths Russian reply
to japan has not yet been received
1t is reported from Vladivostock that
the Russian squadron there is pre-
pairing for action.
Official dispatches sent from Toxic
. to Paris late yesterday evening say
the minister for foreign affairs had
not received the Russian reply up to
that time. The officials here con-
Glued from this that Viceroy Alexien
is awaiting an opportune moment to
present it. No direct word had yet
been received from ST. Petersburg that
the reply had been forwarded, but
the unofficial reports to the effect
that the answer has been made are
considered correct
Owing to the absence OF details re-
garding the Russian reply the officials
here are careful not to express an
opinion as to the outcome, but the gem
sral tone of comment in official cizs.
cles is slightly less hopeful. -
The most significant feature of the
dispatch from Toxic is the statement
that Japan is Fastening final prepare.
ton for far more extensive des-
patch OF troops to Corea than at first
contemplated The government has
now decided to send an army OF .35,.
900 men organized as two divisions.
to Corea. This is more than double
the strength of the expedition first
contemplated, and requires large
fleet Of transports and extensive ar
rangements, which are proceeding rap
idly towards completion.
The destination of this army is ex-
pected to be southern Corea, particu
larly Fusan and Yongampho. 1t is
understood at first that Russia would
not object to the expedition, but tb I
magnitude Of the expedition re- cen
some doubts as to whethe- szsss : ~ : Z
acquiesce.
Rumors are In circuIa
seil1es that French 0etter 'nan som'
composed of the arm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Thirty ranreea RaIaw.

Fishkill Landing. N. T., Jan. Sat
Fishkill this morning the thermome.
ter registered 56 degrees below zero.
Along the Newburg bay section Of the
Hudson river 1t registered variously
from 80 to So degrees below.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Millions In Christmas ciqts.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 5.-Captain
Frederick Pabst, whose funeral has
just been hello, on Christmas made
gifts to every member of his family,
said by his close friends to aggregate
some $5,O00,000 or $6,o00.0O0. Cap.
tain Pabst fully realized that his i'll.
ness would be fatal. and that the end
was not far off. The entire wealth
of Captain Pabst is estimated at $10,.
00D, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Mnrk For 1000 Men.

Pittsburg, Jan. 5-The Black Dia-
mond Steel company mills OF the Cru
chile Steel company of America will
resume work in nearly all depart
ments tomorrow, giving work to 1000
men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
cnldest ainea 1aaa

Youngstown, O., Jany. 5.--The mer.
curry registered 16 degrees below zero
today The coldest since 1899, when
the thermometer dropped to "a below,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
Ohio L-eoisIature Meets.

Columbus, o., Jan. 5.-lThe Seven
ty-sixth assembly convened at 10
O'Clock today in biennial session. Az
ter the members Of the two branches
had selected their seats the governors
message was presented. and occus1ed
the remaining time of the session.
Economy m state expenditures is TIE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
LaMaat in 26 Years.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 5.-Twenty.nve
degrees below zero. the lowest in rs
years, was recorded here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
RECORD FIRE LOSSES.

Total of $156,197,7oo for Year Just
Closed.
New York, Jan. 5.--A record Of loss
by fire in the United States and Can
ada for the year just closed compiled
by The Journal of Commerce. shows
a total of $156,197,70o.
This is the greatest sum since 1898.
with the exception of the year 1901.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
.::.ia !: .iii'S Opera House
.Wsd9esa5s1j, January 18TH
sssyulI ISss1J talIu1IJ IJIIh
m the evs
. s':sa''s'. p.s.se' .,Oning
in the Pr -,
; "ni9dd I'd S Foremost Attraction
FATAr-n May Butler

Fourteen Men Killed In NirsseSS Rand
Works In England.
Penzance, England, Jan. 5.-Four. II
teen men we're killed and several were
injured by an explosion today at the
nitroglycerine department at the Ma.
tional Explosive Works, miles from
here.
The whole district VS. ssnvelered in
a cloud OF black smoke ana aearIy
every window at st. Ives. 8 r,f
from the scene Of the explosion. was -
shattered by its terrific force.
Many windows were also smashed
at Penzance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06

Court More Dead.

Dublin, Jan. Count Al j. Moore
lied tody in Tipperary. He was born
ek9, and was a former member
ement He was created q
nemrnander OF the Order
- late Poos Leo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
FOUND FROZEN TO DEATH.
Tragic Fate Of travelling Salesman
From TennAesee

st. Louis, Jan. 5.-The dead body
of a man frozen stiff was found today
on Prairie avenue, In the west portion
of the city and identified as Edward
Edmndson, travelling salesman from
Greenfield, Tenn. The police believe
he went to sleep and froze to death
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-06
WAR CLOUDS 80 g
HEAVY OVER EAST !,
Russian Reply to Japan Not
Yet Received.
BEAR PREPARING FOR ACTION.

Eastern Situation Grows More Com
plicated and 1t Seems That War Be-
tween Japan and the Cars coun-
try Is Inevitable.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-26

One of the most fiourishIng OF the or
ders in Logan county is the W. R. G.
The Woman's Relief Auxiliary to the
Grand Army of the Republic is the
largest beneicient and patriotic organi-
zstion of women in the world, num-
bering now almost one hundred and
fifty thousand members. Organized in
1888, following a call by Commander
in-Chief Paul Van Der WORT, with a
small band Of charter members, it has
grown to magnificent proportions, in
numbers and influence. and in the
of bounty which have been
poured out through the treasury in
many deserving channels. The strong
est and best women of the nation have
been proud to have their mans upon its
rolls All loyal women are eligible to
in the Women's Relief
Cops. Its aims and objects as found
in rules and regulations are as follows:
To specially aid and assist the Grand
Army of the Republic. and to perpetu-
ate the memory of their heroic dead.