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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
Ian Disaster Not Doubted.

st. Petersburg, July 14-G:55 p.m.)
The general staff, although it has no
further news up to the present hour Of
the reported Japanese disaster at Port
Arthur, maintains that there is no rea-
son to doubt the fact that the Japanese
have suffered a substantial repulse,
pointing out that it is significant, If
the report is untrue that no denial has
been issued from Toxic, which did not
hesitate to deny the Russian reports
of the loss of the battleship Shfkishi-
ma and the atrocity stories. Experts
who have carefully studied the Jap
anese methods are not surprised that
they should attempt to storm without
a preliminary bombardment, the chief
drawback of a bombardment being
that it warns the garrison OF
what is coming. The experts say
the Japanese may have hoped to take
the fortress by surprise, giving up the
bombardment after Rear Admiral Wit
hoft's squadron went out on Saturday,
and dismantIed their siege batteries.
An officer who has just returned
here from the front said to the cor
respondent of the Associated Press
that the terrible losses reported to
have been sustained by the besiegers
of Port Aurthur were not unlikely in
view Of the extraordinary, almost fa-
natical determination of the Japanese,
never hesitating before the most ter
rible chances. Some of the forts at
Port Arthur are preceded by bitches
four and five fathoms deep hewn out
of solid rock. Whole regiments could
easily be engulfed in these chasms.
The rumors emanating from st. Pc
tersburg that Port Arthur has fallen
aroused only smiles from the Rus
sian officers.
It is not improbabIe}fhat fighting is
now progressing at Ia Tche Kiao, as
Russian advices show that the jap
anese were within a few miles Of that
place, coming up in two columns from
the east on the Stu Yen roads. The
extent Of the Russian resistance will
probably be determined by the charac-
ter Of General Kuroh's and General
Nodzu's advances of Hal Cheng. A
large force of Japanese within strik-
ing. distance of Hal Cheng would rem
der it Impossible Ior the rUus5Iun cU1n-
mander-in-chief to remain at Ia Tcne
Kiao, in which event there will be a
fight at Hal Cheng, the result of which
will be much more important than the
recent engagement at KiaO Chou.
The general staff denies that IT,
Russians were driven out of their en-
trenchments at Sikseqan, or that Sc
we're fighting occurred at that place.
General SalIharoff reports that Jap
anese cavalry advancing July r to-
wards New Chwang encountered Rus
sian cavalry and that slight sklrmish
followed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
Stubborn Resistance.

New Chwang, July 13.-Noon.-(De-
layed in transmission lit is report.
ed that the Japanese troops advancing
on Kai Chou have entrenched and
are awaiting reinforcements. Heavy
firing is heard day and night proving
that the Russians are making a stub
born resistance Russian officers who
come into New Chwang frequently
from Ia Tche Kiao say the place is
we'll fortified. There are only few
soldiers here. The gunboat Siyoutch
is still in the river Lao, and it is
reported she will resist should the
Japanese attempt to take New
Chwang. Her officers and crew say
that they VII never surrender
Last night two Japanese scouts, dress.
ed as Chinese. rode on horseback
through the city. Ships now enter
the port without being searched out.
side, but there is still strict cen.
sorship maintained at the telegraph
station at Yin Kow.
Bandits and low class continentals
are coming here in the expectation OF
gathering plunder in the irterim be
tween the expected evacuation by9the
Russian and the occupation by the
Japanese,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
SOLDIERS ON RAMPAGE.
Great Neck, l.. l., Given Taste of Early
Frontier Life,

TIOHLlST EIISs
New York, July 14.-Armed with
revolvers, twenty artillery men said
to be from Fort TOtten, Willets Point,
have given the summer residents IN
the neighborhood of Great Neck, L. l.,
a taste of early life on the frontiers.
After spending some time about the
saloons which they visited on leave
of absence from the post they began
to shoot out street lamps and finally
took possession Of five summer hotels
along the shore front.
The guests were driven to their
rooms, where they barricaded the
doors. Mirrors, glasses and bottles
behind the bars were made targets.
One proprietor who demonstrated was
bound and thrust into closet
After amusing themselves for time
the men started for the dock, 2 miles
away. The road T&s lighted up all
the way by electric lamps. Not one
light was left unbroken.
A posse of citizens started in pur-
suit, but the soldiers reached their
boats first and escaped.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
kruner,s Death Renretted.

Paris, July 1.-THE death Of the
ex-president of the Transvaal, Pau
Kruger, at Clarens, Switzerland, has
aroused widespread regret here, owing
to French sympathy for the Boer cause
and personal admiration for the ex-
president. When he recently left
Mentone, his health was gradually
failing through old age, constitutional
disorders and throat trouble, which
threatened to extend to the lungs.
However, his personal physician DR..
Heyman, did not apprehend cri-
sis, and Mr.. Kruger himself resisted
the idea that his physical powers
were failing. He had arranged to re
turn to Mentone next fall, releasing
the picturesque villa which he had Oc-
cupied on the outskirts of the town.
Nevertheless, his near friends recog-
nized that Mr.. Kruger's once rugged
constitution was gradually going to
pieces. Visitors described him as be.
ing a pathetic figure of calm endur-
ance. His eyesight was dimmed,
but he sat much at times with his
Bible open before him, muttering we'll
known passages. He avoided refer
ences to the Boer war, but when 1t
was occasionally mentioned, he show.
ed no resentment and expressed the
belief that providence would eventu.
ally render justice to the Boer cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
TO JAPANESE MINES
WERE A DEATH TRAP
Whole Masses Soldiers Blown
Up at Port Arthur.
ST. PETERSBURG is REJOICING.
Popular Jubiation at Cars Capital
Over the Reported Great Defeat of
the Japanese In Attack on Port Ar.

st. Petersburg, July 14-Under yes
terday's date the correspondent at
Lao Yang, whose kilograms hereto
fore have been conservative and reli-
able, announces the reception there
OF the joyful news of the brilliant re-
pulse Of the Japanese assault upon
Port Arthur, with a loss of 1000 men.
The correspondent says whole mass
es of the enemy were blown up with
mines and adds that the Russian
loses were 1900 and that Major Gen
eral Fock pursued the Japanese to the
Nan Ga pass.
The correspondent says the reports
are causing general rejoicing and con-
cIudes:
ut is believed that General Oku will
now retreat to the south. 1t Is pos
sible that the correspondent is con-
fusing Major General Fock's pursuit
with the attack made by him on July
8 on the Japanese right flank, when he
was also reported to have driven back
the enemy to Nan Ga pass
The popular jubilation in St. Peters
burg over the reported great defeat
Of the Japanese before Port Arthur
Is being chilled by the failure to clear
up the source of reports. While eager
ly expressing hope for direct official
confirmation Of the news, the papers
GOupSeI acceptance with reserve.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
LEADERS OF STRIKE
AND PACKERS CONFER
Hoped Beef Strike May Soon
Be Called OF.
PENDING PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
Union Men Will Insist that Strikers
Be Reinstated- Strike Is Having
Most DISASTROUS Effect Throughout
the Whole Country.

Be Reinstated5- Strike Is Having a
Most Disastrous Effect Throughout
the Whole Country.
Chicago, July 1.-THE first step to-
ward peace between the seven big
packing houses and their $4,000 strik
ing employees was taken today, when
President Michael DonelIy, of the
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butch
ers Union of North America held a
conference with representative of the
packing houses in which the strike
was called There are indications
that the conference will open the way
for a settlement of the strike, a pro-
longatiOn of which would mean suffer
ing inconvenience to the public. Botn
sides are in favor Of peaceabIe set.
tlement upon an equitable basis, and
1t is believed that an arrangement
will be made for the men TO return
to work, pending an adjustment of
the differences by arbitration
That this maner of settlement will
De accepted by both sides appears
probable. J. Ogden Armour, for the
employers, and Michael Donnelly, for
the workers, have united in declaring
they favor arbitration. The head of
the union, in council with President
Samuel Gompers, of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, was advised to make
terms at once If he could secure what
he deemed fair consideration.
1t is understood that in the confer
ence today the union leaders will in
sist that all strikers be reinstated.
Another point on which the labor men
will lay great stress will be that
wage scale for each class of workers
in thepachng plants be agreed on,
This brings up one Of the original diff.
ferences. The packers have maintain
ed that any contract made should not
include the unskilled workers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
SCOURGE IN ILLINOIS.
Consumption Claims More Victims

Than Other Diseases Combined.
Chicago, July 14.-Gn circular Just
issued by the state board OF health,'
entitled "The Cause and Prevention
of Consumption" it is shown that in
Illinois the disease is responsible for
more deaths than typhoid fever, scar
let fever, diphtheria, all forms Of bron>'
chitis, influenza. measles and small.
pox combined Of the 1000 per-
sons who died rrom this disease in Hi.
nois in 1903, half of them were be.
tween the ages of 20 and so, while the
estimated loss each year to the state
because Of the disease is about $780,,
900, 600.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
"OOM" PAUL KRUGER
HAS PASSED AWAY
Death Former President of the
TransVall Republic.
PNEUMONIA WAS THE CAUSE

Pending Transportation of the Re-
mains to South Africa Temporary
lnterment Will Be Made at CIar-
ems, Switzerland.
Clarens, Switzerland, July 14.-Paul
Kruger, former president of the Trans
vaal Republic, died here at O'CLOCK
this morning, from pneumonia and su-
pervening heart weakness.
Mr.. Kruger lost consciousness Mon
day. His daughter and son-in-law
were with him at the time of his
death. He had been out only once
since his arrival here, at the begin
ming of last month.
The eX-president's body was en-
balmed and this afternoon the remains
will be placed in a vault pending fu-
neral arrangements. Application will
be made to the British government
for authority to transport the remains
TO the Transvaal.
In the meantime they will De tempo
TariIy inferred here.
Mr.. Kruger, who was staying at the
Villa du BOichet, had been gradually
failing for a long time, but he was
able to attend to affairs, read the news
papers and receive visitors until Sat
urday. A change for the worse
set in ON Sunday. He became I'M
conscious Monday and remained so
until his death Besides the FlOffS
Mr.. Kruger was attended by his own
physician, DR.. Heymann, and by hi
secretary, Mr.. Redel
On several occasion Mr.. Kruger had
expressed a desire to be buried beside
his wife, in his own country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
Trustees to Meet.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 14.-The
trustees of the University Of Tennes-
see will meet again July 22, at which
time the matter of the selection of a
president, to succeed DR.. Charles w,
Dabney, on September 1, will again
be taken up. The names of DR.. w.
B. Whitsitt, of Richmond, Va; DIR
Charles W. Kent, of the University
of Virginia, and Professor G. A.
Folk, of Nashville, ar ebeing mention
ed in connection with the presidency.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
TAKE YOUR CHOICE:

Just take your choice. An attack of Fever,
with Ounine as the treatment means a
week or. ten days lost from Business,
1t tmeanss 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 to- suffer
lOssof of $4,000 day, as result from
enforced absence from business, than the
poor man lose the value of his labor.
JOhnsOn's Tonic has two cardinalpoints that
should Immediately commend it to every
thinking man in this country.
First of all, it is harmless. Absolutely
harmless. Harmless under all Crcum-
stances
Second it is quick; it acts at once In 80
minutes after it's administration, it enters
the blood sand begins to undo the mischief
caused by Malaria. 1t is the rone great med
icIne that never disappoints. Now take
your choice. Lie i'm bed for days, maybe
weeks; and poison your digestion with Oui-
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.
l. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah. G
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
Ends a ThirtV-Day Fast.

New York, July 14.-Edward r. Tay,
1or, city missionary of RainfieId N.
j., has just ended a thirty-day fast
and appears none the worse for kis or
deal. When he started to abstain
from solid food he tipped the scales at
220 poun1s, and today he weighs but
Is pounds less.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
State Charters for All Georgia Rail-
roads-Hall Sill.


roads-HalI Sill
Atlanta, July lone man in Wall
street can touch a bell and destroy
any citizen or community in the state
of Georgia"
So declared Mr.. Hall, of 6ibb, while
speaking in advocacy OF the b1lI bear
ing his name and those of several
other members of the house. requiring
that all railroad companies which en-,
JOY the privilege of doing business in
Georgia and of occupying IT'S roads
and streets shall secure a Georgia
charter
After a warm debate which was par.
ticipated in by several of the ablest
speakers in the house, the measure
was passed by a vote of 81 to 80 ana
senate. q
ordered Immediately transmitted to
the senate !
1t is said that this bill, while gener
al in it's terms, is aimed primarily at
the Southern Railway, as that is claim.
ed to be the only railroad system in
the state which comes within the pro.
vision of the bill as it is drawn Should
the bill become a law the effect of
1t would be to require the Southern
to take out a state charter, unless
the measure should be declared uncon.
stitutionaI by the courts.
'All that this bill requires" said
Mr.. Hall, in addressing the house,
"is that those railroad corporations
which exercise the right of eminent
domain, which enjoy the valuable
franchises of this state, shall become
citizens of Georgia and abide by it's
laws" 1
Some Interesting Measures.
A rather unusual and interesting
measure made it's appearance in the
house from Messrs. Rogers and
Thompson, Of Hall, whose resolution
proposes that 81, ,515 taxes paid by the
Gainesville cotton mills for 1903,
be refunded to the company by the
state treasurer, because the mills were
destroyed last year by a cyclone. Ger.
tain members of the house say while
the case might be a worthy one, the
laws of the state prohibit the refund
ing of taxes for any such cause.
Mr.. Rainey, of Terrell, introduced
his libel bill, an account of which was
published. This bill provides that
where a publication construed to be
libelous was made in good faith and
where correction is made upon de-
mand, the plaintiff shall recover only
actual damages to business or proper.
ty.
Mr.. Preston, of Jasper, wants to
make it obligatory upon public officers,
state and county, in securing their
employees, to give preference to con
federate vetrans. He introduced
bill yesterday which provides pen
atty for failure on the part of such
public officials to employ a confeder.
ate veteran wherever he can get one
to answer his purpose.
If preachers and justices of the
peace do not make returns OF marriage
licenses within 80 days after the per.
formance of the ceremonies, they will
have to pay fine Of $40, should bill
of Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, intro.
duced Wednesday, become law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
kNlcHT4ooD, DAYS RETURNING
Breastplate Armor for Russian Sol
ders Ordered.

New York, July 14.-The Russian
government has ordered 100000
breastplates from a local company en-
gagged in the manufacture of cuirassy,
says a Herald dispatch from Milan,
Italy. They are said to be intended
for use by the Russian forces in the
Far East.
The cuirass is a pliable breastplate
weighing about one pound, measuring
a little less than one-half inch IN
thickness and capable OF resisting
bullets
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
French National Holiday.

Paris, July 15-The French national
holiday is being celebrated in the
usual manner Business is Sus'
pended, the bourse is closed and the
boulevards are filled with noisy
throngs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15

Portland, Ore, uly 14.-Belated re.
ports of the losses caused by the heavy
storms during the first part of the
week in various parts or the state now
800 600
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15

ELOPlNG COUPLE SUICIDE.
Believing They Were Pursued sprane
Into a Creek to Death.

into NFeSk 10 DCaIh'
Roseburg, Ore, July 14.-Eloping
with William Ford, a married man, 80
years of age, Emily Bogard, 16 years
of age, has Ieaped to death with him
in the waters Of Mill creek, when a
pursuing party was believed to be
upon them.
The girl was a niece Of the deputy
sheriff of this county, and was well
connected. The man was small
farmer without means
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15
How He Saved Him.

Hewitt-That fellow saved me from
bankruptcy. Jewett-How was that?
Hewitt-He married the girl was en-
gagged to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15

"You smoked only ten cigars on your
wedding trip-thats one a day"
'No. Ten on the last day."-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15

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me some Of Dr. Pisrce's medicine and began
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15

PecKnam=No, TnanK heaven, only
rr,n Ill,iIndnI1olin Io1nSc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-15

Their LamentabIe Ignorance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15
RESULTS AT LOUISVILLE.

Louisville May 14.I'irst five furIongsl-Pendra-
gon, 105 Giunro to won: Forentine. 1o5 Iegesonl
TO second: Green Gown. 102 q; MoTrison). /
third Time 1881 Mcclellan. Walsh, James H Reed
Scotch Irish. Palm Tree Misrex also
Second race (six furlongs; sellng)-IIda LAeb, 50
CAraGey), 20 !. won; Benmora 10 Giegeson)
second; Apple 100 o. Hicks), third Time 116h.
Mariana, Quiz u, New Mown Hay. j. Sidney, Walker.
Australia, Jake GTeenberg and Miriam also ran.
Third (Genteman's Cup; rnilel-Olonetz lat
(Alr Fetter), 8, Bellario 154 ir HarthiD,
second Balm Of Gilead. 1874 5Ir. Ceaver), l.
third. Time las Tonada. Lode Star, Glendon. Dean
Irving also
Fourth race CThe Fehr Stakes: milel-Ienry
Cpcllock), q won; Handmore. sc HauD,
10 TO J. second A. 1O5 Cdunro) l. third
Time, Cheboygan Annie Max and Harding
Fifth race (seeplechase handicap; course about
two mes)-Ttacntara 140 (Pemberton). 8 to l. won;
Handvice Conahan), to 2 second Mystic shriner
(2oye), G O / third. Time 350Z. Bright
raco one-sxteenth miles: sell,ngj-Dis-
Gi. Johnson. J. Sam Stevens, 95 Civ
ingstonl TO second Il9norie 104 GIelgeson) 70
Time I:b2. Kentucky Cardinal. Radford.
Bed Captain Hugh Bradley. Prince OF Pilsen. Henry
Iuthernlan jr, Melton also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15
HORSE AND CARRIAGE NOTES.

Peters's Harness and Saddlery Company No IS
West Broadway. reports great activity in this
its busy season The demand for outfits for
both travelling and pleasure is unusually large, as
well as that for Swiss breast collar harness for
Surveys and knockabouts, the smooth brad bearing
horses neck in good condition in hot weather.
Special preparations have been made by them TO
supply the call for womens astride saddles and
pony outfits for children.
The Interborough Carriage and Tire Company
No. 2,167 Seventh-ave. reports that it is now re-
celving numerous orders for It's rubber tires.
Company. No. 1ol West Forty-second-st. announces
through its representatives its qualification at the
appreciation shown for its harness, which Is made
entirely without thread. being riveted instead OF
sewn Orders, 1t Is declared are pouring in at
With them The n esrs rs gIGplty IN keeping up
TO increase its delivery system ana has Ordered
nifty new sets OF Thompson studded harness for its
Charles T. Proctor. No. POI West F4rtv-eixhtb-,t
has had another good week of sales incIuding poh
ert the Bad. bought by Mr. Forest az Ear+,ors
Conn. at handsome figure Au'
Strauss & Hexter have Just received ano,ba- -
load of horses from their farm in Illinois
t. e. Gordon & Son. No. 1855 West FYftv-stxtb -
dealers in high class carriage horses rsno-, =
number of sales. and good line on hand TO SHOW
Among the sales of the Fashion Coach Horse
Company, No. $50 Seventh-ave.. NJ p Iethv mon
"eef' were TWO pairs OF seal brown carriage horses
etudeoaker. Broadway and Forty-eghth-st. has
Just sold to Andrew Carnegie an electric run
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15
ENTRIES FOR AMERICAN DERBY.

Chicago, May 14-The American Derby, with
which the Washington Park meeting will open on
June Is. closed with 119 nominations. against 100
last year. The entries closed February g. and
although they have been closely guarded until
now. there has been extant for few weeks fairly
accurate idea of the personnel and calibre of the
Derby lot. All the winners of the Derbies that
have been run this year are on the list. They in
clude Bombardier, winner Of the California Derby;
BIN Curtis, OF the Los Angeles; Ostrich. Of the
Crescent City; Proceeds. OF the Tennessee; Rain
land, OF the Cumberland Park and Eiwood. OF the
Kentucky. The Derby entries follow:
Falernan Felipe Lugo Grenade, Formsster Argreshire
eeSds. Conturer Hello Buocaneer, Harfang, LonsdaIe
English Lad Dell IeRth Father Talent Precious Stone
Rian. Andree. Samurai. Clifton Forge Gus Sraus. VIII
lam Wright Judge Play Ball. Blue Darter, Wenricl
Mencon. Woodson. Rudsbek, Ort Wells Roseben, Ocean
Jioe. Van Esher, Jocund, Rapid Water, Ewood Fort
teno. Trapsstter, I'D Tierney. Bearcatcher Tokaion
Mainland. Bill Curtis weathergage Safety Light Bur-
leigh Cognomsn. Miibrook. Black Wolf. silk Maid War
Whoop, Gettysburg Pusus Robin Hood Japan Del
rnolco. Jason Requar, Commodore. Dvination, Reyse
coDcave. White Plume Captain Forses, Sir Leonard
L2wndale. Hardwood. Lumps. Foresight Bright
TIE Black Eagle. copperheid, Ostrich Highbal Major
Pelham. Molnrb. Moilnos. cloverton. Sweet Gretchen
Peter j. Sorners, Dorcourt. Atwi Prince silverwinSs
Nolney. Saul. Deep Red stawar Palmbearer ST yalen-
tine. ETo Bob, Flower King Woods Perry, Day Copper
ReInorseful. Phil Prcofreader Eonreson Dolly spanEer
JerrF Lynch. comrade, Brand Naw- W1oilJn and Dan
schn- -