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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01
COTTON MARKET.
Corrected Daily by l.. c. Council
Warehouse and Commission
Merchant.
Our market yesterday was quiet.
RECEIPTS.

Reed yesterday by wagon. 300 b'Ies
" previously 1" " 1870
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01
A PPLICATION
IA LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP.

GEORGIA SUMTER COUNTY.
To all whom it may concern: u L. Brown
having applied for Guardianship a
the person and property of Robert L Brown
min of child of Mrs Fannie B Brown late of
said county. deceased notice is given that
said application Will be heard at my once
at 10 O'Clock a, m on the first Monday in
November next. This Sept %, 1905.
JOHN A. COBB Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01
A PPLICATTON
IA LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
GEORGIA---W ERSTEI, CnnNrY

TO ALL WHOM ITMAY CONCERN:
Laura Stillman. having in proper form
applied to me tor permanent Letters of Ad-
m1n1stration with the will annexed on the
estate OF Emmett lowers late of said County
These are therefore to cite and ad.nontsb
All persons concerned, whether kindred o1
/ creditors, to show cause on or before the
oct; term OF the Court of Ordinary Il
be held on the first Monday in Oct 1865
why said petition should not be granted as
prayed for, Witness my hand and oficial
signature, this Sept. 4th 1905.
W. III. Cosby Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01
A PFLICATIoN LEAVE TO SELL.
. GEORGi

IA GEoRGiA:-SUhTER COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has applied to the Ordinary of SAID
County for leave to sell land belonging tC
ment OF debts, and for the purpose of dfstri
button. Said application Will be heard al
the regu ar term of the court of Ordinary
for said County to be held on the first Mon
day in October 1895. This Sept 5th, 1875
l.. KITE, Administrator,
upon the estate of Francis M. Kite
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01
A PUBLICATION LEAVE TO SELL.

n OEOhGIA-SUMTER COUNTY
Whereas, J. L, Weaver, Administrator OF
the estate of Benjamin ard G. V. Weaver
deceased. has applied to me for leave t
belonging to said estate, consisting of foul
and one half lots of land in the s7th, district
OF Sumter County. This therefore, is tC
notify all parties interested that his appli
cation will be heard on the first Monday il
October 1906
JOHNA. COBB. Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01
A PPL1cAT1oN LETTERS


GEORGIA-S UMTER COUNTY,
Whereas, L. E. Tondee, Administrato
with Will annexed of Hattie c.. Tondee rep
and entered on record, that he has fully ad-
ministered the estate.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all persons concerned, whether kindred or
creators, to show cause on or before the
Oct. term of the Court of Ordinary to
be held on the first Monday in Oct 1907
WY said petition Should not be granted as
signature, this Sept. 5th, 1905.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01

ForMacon, Atlanta, Augusta and
Savannah ......................... IS 90 a II
For Albany, DOthan and Florala. sc 10Ia N
Albany and Hartford. az OF . m
Macon and Atlanta. ~ 46 p N
Augusta. :.....:...............,. $40 rs N
For Columbus Birmin CHAM and
intermediate points. ..,..........+e 80 a N
For Columbus, Opelika and inter-
mediate points,. ......"........ n 90 p N
For Columbus, Birmingham, via
Fort Valley .......... ...........*10 Is D n
For Albany and intermediate pts 40 rs p N
!" Eufaula, Montgomery and
Troy. ....:................... 49,. "6 10 a N
For Eufanla, Montgomery and
Troy. 49,. ........ ........... % OF o n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-01

Total receipts by wagon, 16,206 +"
Total receipts by rail -. 4,6i7 +"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
Resume 81 the neWS.
Washington.

The president is seriously consider
ing the postponement of the date for
the promised extra session Of congress
until the middle of November.
The commissioner Of the general
land office has ordered the withdrawal
from entry Of 100000 acres of land in
the Minot IN. d. land district on ac-
count OF the Williston eclamation pro-
ject.
John M. Carson, for many years
Washington correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Public Ledger, and since his
alliance with the New York Times the
correspondent of that paper as well,
has accepted the position Of chief of
the bureau Of manufactures to sue
ceed J. Hampton Moore, resigned
The supreme court of the United
States has decided the case of Van
Reid VS.. the Peoples National Bank OF
Lebanon, Pa, appealed on writ of err
ror from the New York court of ap.
peals. The question involved was
whether state courts could acquire jur
isdiction and attach property of ma
tional bank or business in another
state. 1t was decided that the nation
al bank act prevents any such juris
diction.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
RESIDENCES AND BARNS ARE
WRECKED AND CROPS eAO-
LY DAMAGED.
WISCONSIN ALSO SUFFERS
WASHOUTS FOLLOW IN WAKE OF
TERRIFIC RAIN AND ELEC-
TRiCAl STORM.

Detroit Mich, June 7.--An electri-
cal storm which seems to have gone
through Lower Michigan late yester-
day took the form of tornado in the
Thumb district. Through the coun-
ties OF Luscola and Sanilac, it swept
path Of death and devastation nalf
a mile wide. Three children were
killed, seven persons fatally injured
and three others seriously injured.
Elsie Apploman, aged IL, was killed
by lightning at Hemlock, in Saginaw
county and George Morrow was fatal
ly injured by lightning at Central
Lake, in Charlevoix county.
Three men who had taken refuge
with Morrow in a vacant building also
sustained severe shocks.
The tornado started northeast of
Caro- and took northeastery direc-
ton, sweeping a path half a mile
wide in which residences and farm
buildings were razed to the ground
and stock and crops suffered heavy
damage
Before crossing the line from Lus-
cola into Sanilac county, the storm
spread into two. The weaker divis-
ion passed through Novesta an2
Snover. while the more destructive
branch passed farther 10 the, north.
reaching Cass City, Urban and Laing-
Wrecks Houses and Barns.
BinGhamtOn, n. Y, June 5.
worst tornado that ever visited this
place blew down a large number of
houses and barns in the section of the
city south of the Susquehanna river
last night. This tornado destroyed
buildings for several blocks, but so
far as reported no one was killed and
only one person badly injured One
house WAS lifted from its foundation
and carried several blocks. The fam
lily was in the house during lis transit
and no one was hurt
Three Injured in Washout.
Bumberiand Wis, June IA ter
rife rain, hail and electrical storm
prevailed in Northern Wisconsin last
night. The 500 line and Omaha roads
are seriously washed out. Many barns
ming and considerable stock was
killed. All telephone wires are down
A 500 line freight train ran into
washout near Peskin Lake, southeast
of here, seriously, if not fatally. njur-
ing fireman and two brakemen and
ditching the entitc train. Al! traffic
on the road is delayed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
Foreign.

The man who assassinated Prince
Nakachirze, governor of Baku, by
throwing bomb at his carriage. was
arrested at the Harrison factory
The Economic Bank of London has
suspended payment. A notice placed
on the doors says it's affairs are in
the hands of the auditors and state
ment is promised.
Commissioner Coppolani, governor
general Of Mauritaine was assassinat-
ed at Titikja May IL. by disaffected
MOors. The Moors were pursued and
four of them were killed.
The Manila Chinese chamber of com.
merce. by q unanimous vote, has de-
ciled to stand In line with the treaty
ports of China in boycottlng American
merchandise in retaliation for the new
exclusion treaty.
Capt Smith Of the steamer Baltic
arrived in England from New York
and reported that on May 20 an Ameri-
can steerage passenger named B. F..
SeesOn committed suicide by jumping
into the sea.
King Victor Emmanuel received in
private audience Senator A. 0. Bacon
of Georgia, with whom he conversed
most cordially, showing perfect
knowledge of American affairs. The
king said a president Of the United
States enjoys more power than king
Of Italy. Referring to emigration, Sen
ator Bacon said Italians were well
coined in the Southern agricultural
states
The duchess OF Westminster was
robbed Jew days ago of jewels esti-
mated to be worth $4,000. They
are believed to have been distracted
from the duchess room at Grosyenor
house, and we're first missed May 49,.
The affair is complete mystery. The
police say no clue to the thief has SO
far been obtained. The jewels miss
ing Includes famous necklace, COM
posed Of ninety-ni1e Orient pearls.
set in two rows and weighing 900
grains.
Don Francisco Silvcla. the eminent
statesman and former premier, is dy-
ing at Madrid.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
PLANS FURTHER CAMPAIGN.
Japan Is Now Ready to Drive Russia
From the Pacific Coast Of Asia.

Japan Is Now Ready to Drive Russia
From the Pacific Coast Of Asia.
Toxic, June z. With the destruc-
ton of Russia's naval power, interest
is returning to military operations on
land. Togo's victory tremendously
alters the military situation and re-
moves all limits OF offensive opera
tions against Russia's maritime prov
inces. 1t is now possible effectively
to close Vladivostok, seize Sakhalin,
the mouth of the Amur river, KANT
chatka. and any point between the
Tumen river and the Arctic circle
that the Japanese may desire.
A foreign military observer, discuss
ing the question with the correspond
ent of the Associated Press. says:
"Togo's victory may drive Russia
away from the Pacific coast OF Asia.
Japan now has free hand in Russia's
maratime provinces. and her offensive
capabilities is unlimited Nothing
bars the way except the Russian
forces at Vladivostok, whose speedy
isolation is possible. The Amur river
is open to Japan, and Russia's de-
fensive capabilities is row entlreiy
limited to TIE capacity Of the Chinese
Siberian railway"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
PUSHING PEACE MOVE.
President Continues His Efforts to
End the War.

Washington, June 7. - That he is
pushing his efforts to end the war to
the limit to which he believes it is
wise to 90 was evidenced yesterday
when Mr.. Jusserand, the French am
bassador, Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese
minister, and Hugh OBeirne, the
British charge, called at the White
House in response to invitations. Mr..
Roosevelt went over the situation
with them and advised them as to the
manner in which he thinks their gov
ernmcnts can most effectively exert
their influence fer peace at st. Pc
tersburg.
The powers that are working for
peace have assured the president OF
their hearty support and sympathy.
but as he instigated the movement
they are looking to him to direct it.
They are keeping him constantly ad-
vised of the feeling in ST. Petersburg
and it is reported by their ambassa-
doris, and every step that is being
taken is carefully planned by the
shire widest diplomats in the world.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
List Of Casualties.

The rainfall in twenty-four hours at
Sioux City, Iowa, has amounted to BIG
inches, and damage of $4,000 has been
done the bridges and streets of the
city.
A fire started in the Beacon garage
in Boston and quickly spread to James
Hewitt's carriage factory and then to
q threestory lodging house. The loss
is about 100000.
Fred Lee, Frank Gray, Miss Lou
Rhodes and Miss Sarah Gates were
drowned in the James river near
Springfield, Mo. Their boat capsized
and they sank before aid could reach
them.
Albert Fournier of Lake Linden
Mich, has been arrested on charge
of bigamy and placed Under $1,000
bonds 1t is alleged that Fournier mar
ried his first wife at Ipswich, Mass
in 1898.
= Fred Scott and J. J. Meyer, stock
fnen of San Antonio, Tex, were found
dead in bed at the Peoples hotel, in
Sioux City. Death was due to asphyx
iation. The men were on their way
to Madison, S. d.
Terrific wind, rain and electric
storms throughout Indiana have result
ed in several fatalities and much dam
age. The storm inflicted much dam
age in the Muncie Oil fields and opera
tions will be delayed several days.
The towns of Platter. Woodville,
Call, Roberta and Colbert, on the Fris-
co road, in Indian Territory, were Wis
tied by tornado, but it is not thought
that there was any loss of life. Re-
ports indicate that the damage to prop,
erty is heavy.
Frank Stoltenberg, Milwaukee, while
| fishing in Lake Pewaukee, was drown.
| ed after he had been once rescued by
companions. His boat capsized and
| he was taken ashore by Frank Wilson
| and Harry Brown. Later he tried fish.
| ing again and was drowned.
| While walking on the tracks Of the
Milwaukee road in Chicago, James
| Ellis, Benjamin Marsh ana Henry
Druce, all of Lavella, Wis, were run
down by a switch engine. Ellis and
Marsh were instantly killed. Druce
was but slightly injured. All of the
men were laborers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
Otherwise.

Francis X Delye, the last survivor
Of the massacre at the River Raisen,
is dead at Monroe. Mich.
Tie United States Rubber company
filed a certificate at Trenton, N. j., in
creasing the company's capital from
$50, 100000 to $75,000,000
Andrew Utterson, so years old, a
pioneer paper manufacturer, is dead
at Watertown, n. Y. He helped his
father erect the first paper-ma king
machine built in America.
F. Norton Goddard of New York
died at his summer home at Litchfield,
Conn, Of hemorrhage of the brain. He
had been suffering from rervous pros
tration for several weeks.
The Standard Oil company has pur-
chased 100000 acres in eastern North
Carolina, containing several million
barrels will be manufactured.
Edward Rutz. aged rs, formerly a
prominent Illinois politician and a res
ident of Los Angeles for thirteen
years, died in that city. For three
terms he served as state treasurer for
Illinois.
The IA yearold adopted son of Will
lam Zieglec, the million hire, who died
at his home in Noroton, Conn, is like.
ly to inherit the most of his fortune of
$50,0OO,0OO. The boy is known as Will
lam Ziegler. Jr., but is is learned is
the sor of George Washington Brandt
of Davenport. Iowa, half-broiner to
Zicglcr.
Joseph M. Weber, late Of the firm of
Weber & Fields, has arranged to erect
in Chicago the Chicago nippodrome,
an institution patterned after the New
York and London hippodromes. The
enterprise will entail an expenditure
of $1,4OO,0O0 and the building, which
will cover full city block, will be
erected by next February.
In target practice in San Pablo bay,
Kemptehorne Scott. an apprentice on
the torpedo boat Preble. broke the
American navy record with six.
pound gun, by striking the target, a
distance of 1000 yards, l9 times out
Of q shots.
Horace A. Taylor, assistant secre-
tary Of the treasury, who is in Seattle
Wash, from Washington, d. c.. says
that orders have been ISSUED for the
revenue cutter Perry to start immedi-
ately for the Deutian islands to aiscov.
er # Japanese fishermen are poaching
in American waters.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
SHEA is ARRESTED.
Strike Leader Is Charged With Con-
Spjracy

Chicago, June 7--Cornelus P. Shea,
president Of the International Broth
erhood Of Teamsters, an deader in
the strike which has existed in Chi
cago for the last two months. was ar
rested and taken to Jail last night.
With him on the journey from the
saloon in which he was arrested and
taken to the Office of the sheriff, and
then to the jail, was Hugh McGee,
president of the truck drivers union.
Both men were taken into custody on
capiases Issued on indictments charg-
ing them with conspiracy which were
voted by the grand jury that ad-
journed last Saturday night After
being prisoners for a little more than
two hours, both Shea and GcGee were
released on bail. 4
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
Falls 200 Feet ard Lives.

Central, Colo, June /. - A fall or
two hundred feet from precipice in
the mountains here was the fate yes.
terday of Mrs. George Sheldon
Smillie, but she still lives, and it is
said that she will recover, although
severely bruised and cut. Mrs
Smillie. who is well known artist
formerly of kenosha. Wis. is here
with her husband. a New York paint.
er, on ,heir honeymoon They were
married in kenosha on Easter Sun.
day.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
Crimes.

Mrs. August Haupt committed sui
eide by taking morphine near Mar
quette, Mich. Eight children are left
mOtherless.
Miss Mamie Farrell of Cincinnati
was fatally wounded by Frederick Bib
bits, who then shot and killed himself.
It is thought that Bibbits was dement,
ed.
w. l.. Davis, vice president of the
closed Canton State bank, and Corwin
d. Bachtel, cashier of the bank, have
been arrested on charges Of e;nbezzle-
ment
Burglars forced an entrance into the
postoffice at Anthem, Iowa. and stole
stamps and a sack of pennies. The
panel of the rear door was cut and the
night lock turned.
WHAT the police suspect was triple
suicide was discovered at Williams
burg, N. Y, when the lifeless bodies
of John Barkle, bis wife end boafder
were found in the kitchen of the Bar
kle home.
Eli Olgren, arrested in Hancock,
Mich, on the charge of killing Oscar
Sarinen at South Range, has been
bound over to the August term of
court. The tragedy resulted from a
drunken quarrel.
Miss Frances B. Johnson, cashier in
the employ of d. D. Drake, money
lender of Kansas City, was fined $1O0
and sentenced to serve thirty days in
the county Jail on the charge OF ex-
acting usurious interest.
Five masked men entered the office
| of the Cantlivre brewery at Fort
| Wayne, Ind, ana overpoWered, bound
and gagged two watchmen, then blew
| the safe. They secured $4,000 in cash
and escaped. There is no clue.
Harry Wilmering, manager of the
| United States Roof PANT company
was arrested by United States officials
at Peoria, H., for using the mails tc
defraud. 1t is alleged he has sold SO
called "blue-sky" territory extensively
in Ohio, Indiana. Illinois and other
states, and there are five counts
against him. His operations have net
ted thousands OF dollars.
Nat Crump, the outlaw who shot
from ambush and seriously wounded
Clay Grub at Salisbury, n. c., was cap
tured at Old Fort after a desperate
fight with a sherff's posse, in which
Crump was badly wounded. A tele
phone message stated that Crump or
whose head a price Of $3.50, dead OF
alive, has been set, was barely alive.
In the Federal court at Sioux City
|. Iowa, Judge Reed dismissed the jury
because of an alleged attempted brib
| cry, and fined one juror and directed
| that an information be filed charging 6
| prominent banker and politician viii
contempt of court The trial of w. z
| Browne, cashier of the wrecked Storm
Lake National bank, for alleged mis-
| appropriation of 100000, was inter
! rupted and Juror James Carter OF
Sioux Rapids and Banker Fred Wat
kins of Hawarden. brotherin-law o
Browne, were sharply questioned rela
tive to alleged jury tampering. Garter
admitted that Watkins lad approach
ed him in saloon and volunteered tC
loan him $4,000.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
ROOSEVELT sEMl-BARBARiAN.
Rev. Or. Kent Of Washington Takes
Ftjno at the President

Washington, June REV. DR.. Alex
ander Kent. pastor of the Peoples
church, in a sermon on Our Presi-
dents Ideals" criticised the chief ex-
ecutive for advocating powerful
navy He declared no navy was ever
built to serve the interests OF peace
He thought the president should put
more reliance in the power Of right
eousness than In strong navy. He
referred to tho president as "the
finest typical product of our semi
barbarons, semi-civilized age
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
RUSS SHIPS OUT ON RAID.
Steamers From Volunteer Fleet Pur-
suing Merchantmen.

Hongkong, June Vessels of the
Russian volunteer feet are overhaul
ing merchantmen in the waters north
east of this port. according to re-
port made by the British steamer
Ping Suey, which arrived here yester-
day. The commander Of the Ping
Suey says he saw four steamers ever
hauled fifty miles from here by two
volunteer feet steamers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
DELEGATES TO ZEMSTVO CON-
GRESS ARE ANGRY AND MAY
DEFY AUTHORITIES
SHIPS MUST BE lNTERNED
CRUISERS AT MANILA MUST GET
OUT IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS
OR DiSARM.

st. Peter: burg. June THE union
of Russian journalists yesterday char
tered q steamer and cruised in the
Neva for six hours SO as to hold a
meeting free from police interference.
The meeting passed resolution de-
manding a constituent assembly and
hailing the advent of a Russian revo-
luton.
Labor leaders are negotiating for
the purpose Of declaring a general
strike next Saturday.
Zemstvo Congress Prohibited.
St Petersburg, June THE meet
ing of the all-Russian zemstvO con-
gress, called for to-day for which 2So
delegates from various zemstvos and
municipalities, including the mayors
Of twenty-five cities, arrived here yes
terday, and at which it was proposed
to introduce resolutions calling Tor
the immediate cessation OF hostllities,
mas been prohibited.
The order of prohibition, which ar
rived only late last night has
aroused the greatest Indignation and
| resentment.
Defy the Government.
| - Many Of the delegates are deter
mined to defy the government and to
proceed with the congress, in which
case trouble may be expected.
/ The more radical of the delegates
are proposing measures OF an extreme
/ type and there is the greatest anxiety
over the probable Developments To-
| day.
Delegates representing the soclal
revolutiOnists and the League OF
| leagues" are also in the city and an
! effort is being made among them to
agree on a basis for common action.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09
WEAVER FIRES ANOTHER.
Mayor Of Philadelphia Drops Chief OF
Bureau Of Highways.

Philadelphia, June 7. - At the re-
quest of Mayor Weaver William H.
Brooks, chief of the bureau of high
ways, yesterday resigned from office,
the resignation taking effect fmmedi-
ately. Mr.. Brooks is the first bureau
chief dismissed under the new polit-
ical conditions inaugurated by the
mayor. His successor has not vet
been named. For the good of the
service" is the reason given by Mr..
Weaver for asking for the resigna-
tion. The new directors of public
safety and public works departments
are making thorough examination
OF their departments.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09

A California man claims to have
perfected an invention which will en-.
able people to travel 200 miles an
hour. What the world really needs is
IN invention that will keep things
from getting on the track.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09

Purilist .Jeffries, throwing aside his
nxhting gloves forever because his
wife wants him to. naturally wins the
admiration and approval Of all WON
q. Hut why, O why, did he spoil it
III 81 adding, Besides. boxing doesn't
nay.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09

Lord Charles BeresfOrd wants Great
Britain and the United States to have
one flag. All right Hurrah! We're
willing. II Mr.. Bull likes the Stars and
Stripes.-Chicago Post.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09

The Boston Globe mentions the fact
that women have given valuable ser.
vice as census enumerators. 1t might
have added that they got good deal
Of enjoyment out Of It. too.-Kansas
City Journal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09

A Chicago Judge has decided that
milliner is an artist That may ex-
plain why she is able to draw mans
salary for four weeks after finishing
bonnet.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-06-09

II may be true. of course, that short.
cake can be made of other things than
strawberries, but it will be noticed
that none OF our best poets shed the
glory OF their genius over any other
kind.