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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18

On the other hand Coils. shotts and
Bakewell have been supported by active
committees who have been working
quietly among the western delegates. The
opinion was expressed before today's
session was called TO order that Denver,
Colo. would be selected for the next en-
campment.
Sessions were scheduled today for all
the branch organiza tions of the @. A. r.
I'm continuation of Yesterday. The w r.
c. was 10 elect the majority OF the
officers while full compliment OF officers
were TO be chosen by the Ladies' OF the
q. A. r.. the Daughters of Veterans, the
Ladies' Aid society. Auxiliary TO the Sons
OF Veterans and the Sons OF Veterans.
In accordance with yesterdays vote.
the election of officers Was the first bust
ness OF the encampment
Comrade John Gilman OF Boston pre-
sented the name of Gen. Blackmar The
nomination was seconded by many states.
Corporal James Tanner OF the New York
department arose 10 present the name OF
Col. Shotts. but he said that he had urged
this candidate 20 withdraw because OF IL
being apparent that Gen. Blackmar was
the choice OF the encampment
Corporal Tanner then formally with
drew the name OF Col. Shots as a can
didate.
The name OF Col Bakewell was not pre-
sented. and on motion OF Past Com
mander -in-Chief Wagner OF Pennsylvania.
the nomination OF Gen. Blackmar was
made unanimous amid tumultuous
demonstration.
General Blackmar expressed his appre-
citation OF the election as follows:
81 value this office as It's very highest
because IL is an honor peculiar in itself
inasmuch II is bestowed by the men
who made history and changed the des-
tiny of this nation. II Is different from
any political honor because every man
who voted for me has proven his iignt
10 vote. 1t is an office which does with
the Grand Army and which cannot be
perpetuated. For these reasons II is In
my opinion, the most honorable 10 which
any man can aspire and the announce
ment of my election TO IL marks the
proudest moment Of my life
Estimating the position at such a high
value is 1t any wonder that my whole
heart and soul go out TO the gallant
comrades who have stood So Loyalty by
me and carried me on 10 victory?
ITO those comrades all over the coun-
trl. l tender my sincerest thanks The
cnly manner in which can recompense
them for the deep and lasting debt OF
gratitude under which they have placed
me is by my devotion 70 TIE cause for
which they stand ard by my zeal and ear
nestness IN carrying out their wishes"
Colonel Shotts headed the committee
which escorted General Blackmar 10 the
platform and with the ccmmander-in-
chief-elect was loudly applauded.
John r. King OF Washington. u. c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
CONGESTION
AT TICKET
OFFICE

Boston. Aug. 1s-The bad congestion
at the Joint ticket agency where the
visiting @. A. r. members and others
who hold excursion tickets are COM
PEELED to have their transportation val
idated in order TO make the return trip
continued today The delay occsasioned
thereby is proving most exasperating TO
the visitors.
For two days lines Of waiting people
two abreast have extended from the
doors Of the agency for more than
block. Policemen guard the line and in
sofar as possible prevent confusion At
noon today the agency seemed TO be
making slow headway I'm handling the
thousands OF slips which needed their
attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
CAUSES NO SURPRISE.
PRESS UNMUZZLED.

1t is learned from official sources by the
Associated Press that the cruisers Gromo-
boi and Rossia have reached Vladivostok
after the battle with Admiral Uriu's
squadron of Tsu island. Both ships were
considerably damaged. The Rossia had
two officers killed.
There Is no confirmation OF the report
that the cruisers Pallada and Diana have
reached vladIvostok and the admiralty
had no news this morning bearing on the
whereabouts OF the other vessels OF the
late Rear Admiral Withoft's squadron
FLAG AND STAFF APPOINTMENTS
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, commander
OF the Baltic fleet today announced his
flag and STAFF appointments Capt.
Clapier Decolong Is made chief OF stan.
The demand for naval officers is so
presoing that all the officers detailed for
duty at the naval college have beeen or
dered ou active service and the college
has been closed. The mobilization OF the
reserve troops In FIVE OF the seven dis
tricts OF the province OF st. Petersburg
has been completed and the mobilization
OF those OF the Russian capital itself Is
expected to be announced in few days.
Probably 10000 will be taken out of the
population and called to the colors. Many
factory and mill hands will be included.
but the effect, industrially, will be less
ened because OF the manufactures al
ready running on short time.
GOING TO THE FAR EAST.
Grand Duke Cyril has returned here
from Coberg. He will accompany Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky. commander OF tho
Baltic fleet TO the Far East
1t Is understood that Russia will recog-
IL A1n afaA
British view differentiating between con-
ditional and absolute contraoand OF war
and that Russian reply will be couched
in this sense
Specific claims on the part ~ Great
Britain for seizures OF vessel and car
goes will probably be reserved for later
consideration.
RUSSiA'S NEW LOAN.
Referring TO the issue Of new loan
I'm the form OF gtate notes amounting
10 10000 600 the realization OF which e
scys. is already provided foe. the Offi-
cial Messenger points out that the official
return issued May l3 showed that up
ward OF sl5OooO.0oo was available for
military purposes at the beginning OF the
war. Up 10 Aug 1s the military ex-
penditures had absorbed only slS. 10000,
and therefore the money obtained by the
recent loan Of tsO.coo.cco taken up by
France is not yet touched.
The Official Messenger adds that the
new issue Is explained b. the fact that
I'm time OF war the punctual Teplenish-
ment Of cash on hand II especially i'm
portant and rente notes are popular
form OF security. enjoying n wide circu-
1ation and not being liable 20 fuctuation
SUPPRESSED BUT NOT ALARMED.
Paris Aug H-The news that Japan
has practically sent an ultimatlm to
China concerning the enforcement OF her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
Destructive THUNDERST0RMS
PASS OVER LANCASTER, PA.

Lancaster, Pa, Aug. 1s--A series of
destructive thunder storms. accompanied
by hail. passed over this county last
night The tobacco crop. one OF the finest
ever grown here. was almost entirely
ruined. The other crops and fruit also
Jared badly.
Several barns were struck by lightning
and burned, the most serious loss in that
particular falling on Henry b. Hertzler
whose barn In addition TO the gardnered
crops contained 80 cases Of tobacco
ready for the market. The entire struc-
ture with its contents was destroyed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
NAMING INTERNATIONAL
JURY At WORLDS FAIR,

st. Louis. Mo. Aug 1s.-The work OF
naming and listing the members of the
international jury of awards OF the
Worlds fair will be completed this week.
More than so names OF Jurors who will
comprise the majority OF foreign Jurors
were approved by the national committee.
The selection OF jurors for domestic
exhibits will be announced in n few days.
The work Of judging the exhibits will
begin on September ] and continue 10
September 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
LIGHTNING CAUSES FIRE THAT.
DESTROYS A CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sheffield. Mass, Aug. 1s-When Rev
Father J. II. Hurley OF Worcester. who
was recently assigned to the Roman
Catholic parish here. arrived 20 take
charge today he found the church In
ruins
Early In the day, during a heavy thun-
der storm, the church was struck by
lightning and burned. The parochial resi-
dence was saved in n damaged condition.
The loss is 5000: insurance 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
EDGewoOD VOLUNTEERS MEET.

The regular meeting OF the Edgewood
Volunteers was held In the assembly room
on the Home society grounds on Mar
ragansett boulevard last night. and
though the attendance was excellent sew
oral OF the prominent members were de-
layed for various reasons. making the
meeting rather late I'm starting
There were a number OF important com
mites 10 report. but none OF them were
prepared last night. so after the ordinary
routine business the meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
CAPITAL Of PARAGUAY
BOMBARDED BY INSURGENTS.

Buenos Ayres. Aug. iS.-Despatches re-
ceived here to-day from Formosa. Argen-
tina, confirm the reports that Ascuncion.
the capital Of Paraguay. was bombardcd
yesterday by the insurgents. The steam
srs Jonla and villa Rica fired on the city
for twenty minutes after which the dip
lomatic corps intervened and obtained an
armistice OF "A hours to permit the non
.combatants to leave Ascuncion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
ASSUMES HIS FUNCTIONS
AS FINLAND'S GOVERNOR,

Helaingfors. Aug. Is-Prince Obodensky
today assumed his functions as governor
general OF Finland. He will start at once
on tour OF inspection.
Prince John obolensky formerly COVER
nor OF Kherson. and later OF Kharoff. was
appointed July 20 succeed as governor
general OF Finland Gen. Bobrlkoff, assa--
einated June is last. The wife of the new
governor general is said 10 have received
many threatening letters declaring that
her husband will be killed within a wecek
sft.r his axrivai In Finland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
EEL STOPPED SPRINKLER.

When the water car was sprinkling the
section OF Broad street near the station
OF Engine IL yesterday, it was noticed
that the spray refused to come from one
OF the vents. The car was stopped and
an investigation followed. disclosing the
fact that large eel had got into the
pipe.
The car crew turned fishermen for
few minutes and were successful and
then the operation OF laying the dust was
resumed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
GEN. BLACKMAR ELECTED
COMMANDER R-|N-CH|EF {!

Boston, Aug I8-Wth three avoed candidates in the field the
chief Grand Army
of the Republic the absorbing when the delegates
bed today Symphony the days session of the
tiona encampment convention
delegates into the convention confident
department commander, Gen. Wlnon Backma
would easily be chosen.
friends of Col John Shots and Col Albert C. Bakewel
department York. felt certain Of the chances
Every Army has recognized that
the aggressive of the three
having besides all the advantage arising from
being held in his city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SARAT 0GA AGAIN SOL VENT,

Washington. Aug. is-The First Ma
tional bank Of Saratoga Springs. ~. Y.
placed In the hands OF a receiver on June
d. 1904. has been restored 10 soivency and
resumed business today as an active ma
tlonal banking association
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
BOSTON BANKING FIRM
MAKES AN ASSIGNMENT.

Boston, Aug. ls.-W. Franklin Burn
ham & Co. bankers and brokers. 10 Con-
gress street. made an assignment today
for the benefit OF creditors. TO George NJ.
Tilson of Maiden. The concern which
u a small one. Is not connected with the
Stock Exchange. It's embarrassment Is
understood to be due 10 the recent sus-
pension Of It's New York correspondent
r. T. c. Slease OF the Consolidated Ex-
change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
RECEIVER GIVEN POWER
TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY,

A decree was entered in the appellate
division of the supreme court today in the
suit brought by stephen s. Mcintosh
against Edward McGrath. giving the re-
ceiver power in his diEcreltno to sell AZ
private or public sale all assets Of the
firm OF r. McGrath g. Co. that might
come into his possession This means the
winding up OF the firms business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
OWNER Of MANY TUG BOATS
DIES AT HIS BROOKLYN HOME.

New York. Aug. 1s.--Edward Lucken-
bach. probably the largest individual tug
boat owner on the Atlantic coast, Is
dead at his home In Brooklyn. He was
sixty years OF age and begun life as a
canal boat man. Tugs Of the line he found
ed are largely engaged In towing coal
barges between Newport News and Bos-
ton and New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
BROKE HIS ARM.

David Ward fell while working az the
Merchants and Miners transportation
companys wharf this morning and broke
his arm. He was taken 70 the Rhode ISL
and hospital Ward lives at Ashcroft
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
STeeRAGE RATES CUT.

Liverpool Aug. ls-The international
Mercantile Marine company today an
nounced cut In steerage rates from
Liverpool on the Boston steamers TO ts.7S.
a reduction of t375.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
SONS OF VETERANS.
DANISH TORPEDO BOAT
SUNK WHILE MAN0EUVRlNG,

Copenhagen. Aug. 1s.-While the Danish
training squadron was engaged in ma
noeuvring today the torpedo boat Power
sten was sunk In collision with the tor
pedo boat Storen. The crew of the Power
sten was rescued. The Storen was only
slightly injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18

LEADER
INDICTED

New York. Aug. ls.-The grand Z
jury today handed down an indict-
ment for extortion against Philip 4
, Weinseimer. the leader OF the Z
, strike OF building trades alliance. 4
, Weinseimer is charged with ex- 4
torting 5000 from George Essig. a 4
} plumber. 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18

oHuor Itug oi dispatch 10 the Japanese legation
oko announces that reply received from the
the Russian forces Port Arthur yesterday refusing either
render the besegng force of Japanese
combatants
CAUSES NO SURPRISE
St Petersburg Aug I8The Stoese the
Russian commander Port Arthur capituate
the Japanese surprise The war Office
would have been amazed if he had yielded.
PRESS UNMUZZLED.
This morning for the first newspapers allowed
print the fact that the sunk The news
held back until the had received official
from Vladvostok The OF the press summed up
by a line in the Russ
The Ruk died hero death That is the only consolation we
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18

THE public accepts the mer-
i chants own estimate Of the
Importance Of his store. Appro-
pirate advertising creates
favorable impression
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
INSURANCE Is PAID PROMPTLY.
Heptasophs Send Check to Cover
Claim Here.

Mr.. W. r. Speer, tleasu :er of the
local branch, Improve d Order of
Heptasophs, received yes erda7 from
the home Office in Baltimore cheque
for 5000 in full payment OF death
claim due the family of the late B, FL.
Jcssey. The prompt payment of this
large amount gives emphasis to the
perfect reliability of that great and
good order. Mr.. Jossey carried life
policies amounting to very near $50, :
900, and that of the Heptasophs is
among the first to be paid to his
heirs and estate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
TWO DWELLINGS ARE 1URGLED
Thieves Made BoIdest Raid Yet Re-
corded

Two burg lares, outrageous IN very
boldness, were committed yesterday
afternoon on Jackson street, almost in
the centre of the residence portion OF
the city and at an hour when hundreds
of people were passing the doors.
The houses entered were those of
Mrs. Josephine Hudson and Mr.. AL
bert Harris, on Jackson.
Mrs. Hudson had gone away for the
afternoon and Mrs. Harris, who lives
next door, was likewise absent from
home Both dwellings, were securely
fastened, doors and blinds.
The burglars cut the fastenings of
the blinds az d fairly raIded every room
IN each dwelling. A scene of utmost
disorder and confusion confronted the
police who responded to hurry call.
A cyclone could not have scattered
things more.
Contents of bureau drawers were
scattered everywhere while the thieves
searched for money aud jewelry-aud
found both.
Considers BILE iewelry was stolen from
the Hudson residence, how much is
not definitely known. Even the beds
were torn open and furniture over
turned as the burglars made search
| for hidden wealth.
The very boldness CT the deed made
it the more appalling.
M, Harris does not think the bur
glars got much at his residence, MIS-.
Hudson and daughter, Mrs. 7. G
Hudson, are both away for the day and
have not yet taken complete inveu-
tory of their losses.
The police believe that they will
pick up the right party today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
OLD RESIDENT DIES
a Respected and Worthy CoIore
Citizen.

a Respected and Worthy CoIored
Citizen.
The funeral of Thomas Catledge
from Bethesda church yesterday
was the last chapter in the earthly
career of one of Americuh' worthiest
old colored citizens, For a half cen.
tury he has been landmark here and
hundreds will sorrow at the death of
the faithful and honest old man. He
belonged to the honored and honest
class of ants~bellum negroes, a class
whose fidelity is unquestioned and who
are loyalty to the core. Few of them
remain, a class distinct unto them.
selves, and upon whose graves then
white friends and colored may well
drop tear of friendship and rever-
ence,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
FUNERAL IS VERY IMPRESSIVE.
Veterans Lay to Rest a Beloved Com
rade.

Veterans Lay to Rest a Beloved Com
rade.
The funeral services of Judge Thos,
A. Graham at Oakgrove Cemetery yes
terday morning were largely attended
by sorrowing friends and deeply i'm
pressive. The services were conducted
by Rev. J. P. Wardlaw, of First Meth
odist church. Following this service,
the beautiful new ritual of Camp Sum-
ter, U. O. V was performed for the
first time here. The veterans, COM
manded by Commander Fl. 7. Daven-
port, filed by the open grave, each
dropping therein sprig of evergreen
then formed at the foot of the sepul-
chre. The chaplain then read brief
passage of scripture and offered fer.
vent prayer. Taps, sounded upon the
bugle, concluded the service. The
veterans are greatly pleased with this
impressive form of service, in decided
preference to the very lcng and trying
one formerly in vogue here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
FRUIT PROSPECT IN AMERIcUs.
Peaches and Other Fruits VIII Be
Abundant.

Peaches and Other Fruits VIII Be
Abundant.
Now that the last lingering touch Of
winter has vanished the fruit prospect
again looms up Respondent and prom
ises great things for ye hungry here.
Already peaches nearly as large as
guinea eggs are shown here, and the
outlook for a good yield is very fiat
tering The plum crop, too. promises
well, while there will be an abundance
of grapes, figs and all the smaller va
rieties. The earlier varieties of peaches
will be here in two or three weeks, but
not until Queen liberia comes in all
her gorgeous msgnifcence and pink
tinted splendor will there be anything
doing in the peach line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
LAWYERS GOING TO LEEssuRG
Session of Superior Court There This
Week.

Judge q. A. Littlejohp, Solicitor
Hooper and members of the Americas
bar go to Leesburg tomorrow morning,
where Lee superior court is in session
this week. This is one of the counties
of the circuit where it is ever a pleas
ure for the legal lights and their friends
to assemble. The mingling with the
good people of Lee and the royal hos
pitality of the Galloway House COM
bine to render week in Lees burg one
of rare pleasure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
WOUNDED NEGRO LIVING STILL.
Unless Shot Struck Brain May Get
Well.

Henry Patterson, the negro badly
shot two days ago by Mr. Rudolph
Hodges in an alteration, and brought
to Americus for surgical attention, was
still alive yesterday, although his con
dition is still serious. OF the three
large shot penetrating the negroes left
eye, two were recovered, while there
a possibility that the third shot may
have penetrated the brain. Unless
this is true DR.. Field expresses hope
for Pattersoh's recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
Robbed The Grave

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, as fol
lows: II was in an awful condition.
NV skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite, growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then I was advised
TO use Electric Bitteis; to my great JOY,
the first bottle made decided improve
ment. continued their use for three
wet ks, and am now a we'll man. l know
they robbed the grave of another ic~
tim" No one should fail to try them.
Only so cents, guaranteed, at the Ell
bridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
HUNDREDS GOING TO COLUMBUS
With Pupils of Public Schools Next
FRIDAY.

The Americus public schools will
have their annual picnic next Friday,
going to Wildwood Park, in Columbus.
The train leaves Americus at s O'Clock
and the picnickers will be scampering
in the park by 1890. Cards band will
discourse music during the day and an
occasion of much pleasure is promised.
The round trip rate from Americas is
ST for the grown folks and so cents for
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
Keller In SIX Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. I"
1t is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE.
dY. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstoree,
Americas. Gre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the SENSE
of smell and completely destroy thu
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces, Such arti clet
should new be used except on prescrip.
tons from re ,utable physic; ans, as the
damage they will co ls ten fold to The
good you can possibly de, iv from thu
Halls JatarIh Cure, Manufactured bN
f. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o., con-
tains no mercury. and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surf aces of the system. In
buying Hairs CrarIh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. It is ken internally
and made in Toledo, Oalo. by f. j..
Cheney & Go. Testimonies free,
Sold by Druggists, P.ice 75c per
boz tie
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Saves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salvs is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boiis, Ulcers. Skin
Eanptious and Piles. It's only 25c and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by the
Ell fridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
VISITING FRIENDS IN AMERlcus.
Former Residents Have Returned fer
Time.

Rela'iv and friends here welc )mt d
the return yesterday of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. B. Stanfeld, former residents Tut
for several years living in Norfolk.
They are at the Staafe'd b. me on
FINN street, and will probably remain
some time. Many years ago Mr.. s an
field lost the sight of an ey,, aod ii is
very much feared that the 10 IS of the
other will be sustained in short time,
as his vision is said to be fast failing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-05-01
MANY APPLICANTS FOR OFFICE

Of Justice of the Peace Before Grand
Jury.
When the grand jury convenes a
month hence it will have quite num-
Der of names from which to select the
successor of the late Justice T, A. Ora
ham. The grand jury elects to this
office, and already there are a number
of probable applicants before that body.
Among these are mentioned the names
of Messrs. Il. S. Cobb. J. [. Hudson.
A. J. Hamil and L. Fl, Carter, although
there will likely be others