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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-17

be started on it May l.. An oddly Of
the Rockefeller place is a bird museum.
When a wild hawk or bird flies on one
of the oil-tank steamers Of the Standard
Oil trust, it is captured, if possible,
and, after being killed and stuffed, is
sent to the Pocantico estate. Recently
a large bird alighted in the standing
rigging Of the tank line steamer Excel
sior while she was far out at sea. The
bird was not only tired out, but it had
every evidence Of having been engaged
in fierce fight. The crew for a time
was puzzled as to what kind Of bird
it was. and they did not find out until
an ornithologist employed by the Stand
ard Oil company had examined it and
decided that the bird was sea eagle,
and splendid specimen at that. The
bird measures, when it's wings are
spread, from tip to tip, nearly five feet.
Mr.. Rockefeller employs a special
game warden, who patrols the extern
sive private parks and keeps away poach-
ers. The park is filed with foxes, squir-
rels and various other kinds Of small
wild animals, and the millionaire will
allow no one to shoot on his domains.
Bird houses and squirrel ranges are
constructed all thru the parks, where
the birds and little animals make their
homes in the winter time.
Until the new palace is built, Mr.
and Mrs, Rockefeller will entertain
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-17
Abby Aldrich, daughter Of Senator Al
drich of Rhode Island.

Mr.. Rockefeller first purchased his
country residence and the surrounding
grounds Of 500 acres in 1894 for $653,
900. To this he added in 1897 $780, 900
worth of land in Sleepy Hollow. Then
in April, 1900, he bought 2O7 acres,
comprising the Kingsland farm, for
which he paid 5000 an acre. Then thru
his real estate agents he acquired near
" all the smaller farms and homesteads
as they were offered for sale. At the
present time Mr.. Rockefeller owns more
than 5000 acres and he has just pur-
chased nearly all the houses and lots in
the little village Of Briggsville, just
west Of Pocanfico Hills and adjoining
his great domain. There is one man
whom he has failed to bring to terms,
however, and that is John Melin, the
lone tavern keeper Of Briggsville, who
has refused to sell his place until he
gets a good price. But Mr.. Rockefeller
does rot pay fancy prices for land, as
some people think, and as result Melin
is still running his little inn, while the
multi mi llionaire is rapidly buying up
| all the land around the tavern.
He has already spent about So, OO0, 900
in improvements, and instead Of tear
| ing down the more humble residences
: that he purchased, he remodeled them
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-17

built on the summit Of the Kyuit noun
tain, overlooking the Hudson in all its
grandeur. And, as a fitting compliment
to this palace, landscape gardeners have
already laid out extensive sunken rose
gardens that are the wonders Of the
horticultural world.
For once in his life John D. Rockefel-
Ter, who has been PECULIARLY supposed
to be of somewhat frugal inclination,
has thrown off the limit.
Such doing at Pocantico hills have
never been seen. To begin with, the
mansion will cost cool million--and
more, if necessary. There will be moth
ing else like it in tho country--so the
intimate friends of Mr.. Rockefeller say.
From the elevated perch on the noun
tain the scene presented will be one ,of
splendor. To the north will stretch
Sleepy Hollow-famous in legend.
Away to the east will loom the blue
Connecticut hills, and in the south will
sparkle the placid waters Of the Sound
and the green clad hills Of Long Island
while on the west. there will be the
majestic Hudson, backed by the stately
Palisades and the mountains of Jer'
sey.
And then the sunken rose garden!
There have been hanging gardens Of
Babylon, and Roman peristyles with
lcool fountains in the select confines Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-17
Homeseekers, Excursions

The Northern Pacific railway WI
sell the round trip homeseekers' ex-
cursion tickets to points in Minnesota,
North Dakota and Manitoba every
Tuesday during April, and to points s.
Montana. Idaho, Eastern and Central
Washington the first and third Tuesdays
of the same month. One fare plus ID
for the round trip. City Ticket Once
10 Nicollet House block.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-17
The ROCKEFELLER
PALACE AGAIN
HIS MAGNIFICENT PLACE ON THE
PoCANTICo HILLS.
A Marble Structure With Gardens
that Promise TO Be the Wonders Of
the World The Mansion Will Cost
. Million How He Is Buying Up AL
the land in the Vicinity.
Brooklyn Eagle.

John d. Rockefeller, who has lived
as plainly as farmer on his big estate
on Pocantico hills, near Tarrytown,
will soon blossom out in all the SPLEEN
old frame house, with it's pine yerandas
painted yellow, which crowns an OLD
hilltop, will give place as a homestead
to a magnificent palace of marble to be
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-17

their friends in the Kent mansion,
which is not far from the new villa
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. The both houses are
large and roomy, there is nothing elab-
rations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
SOUTHERN PREsBYTERIANs.
Question Of Federation Will Probably
Be Considered.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 23.-Today
Presbyterian bodies will probably be
considered by the Southern Presbyte-
rian general assembly. The report
of the special committee on federation
will, it is believed, be presented this
afternoon
1t has been announced that the spe.
cial committee cannot agree on a
unanimous report and the views of the
majority and minority will he offered.
Efforts are being made today by the
more conservative commissioners to
have compromise measure substitut-
ed for these reports Several dele
gates have expressed the belief that
the assembly will not vote for fedora
ton, but will favor closer relations
and cooperation with the other bodies.
The question of marriage and di
vorce was taken by the assembly. An
overture from the Montgomery, Ala,
presbytery, asked that a committee be
named to attend an interstate confer
ence of churches for the purpose of
considering this question.
The committee on bills and over
lures recommended that such commit
tee should not be appointed. This re-
port was followed by a general discs
sion.
The assembly was called to order at
10 o'clock by Moderator Plunkett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
KILLED ONE; WOUNDED SEVEN.
Supposed Insane Negro In Kentucky
Town Runs Amuck.

Town Runs Amuck.
Owensboro, KY, May 23.-Bob Shaw,
a negro, supposedly insane, has killed
one man and wounded seven in the
past "a hours near Whitman
Monday afternoon Shaw was terror
izlng the community around Whitman
and an appeal was sent to this city
for help. A posse was at once form
ed, but as soon as they approached the
madmans house he opened fire on
them.
Town Marshal Watson was shot in
the face and Deputy Marshal John j.
Jackson in the back. Others wound
ed were Dr. G. H. Pitt, on the hand;
boy, named Howard, and boy named
Pelly, in the legs.
A posse this morning headed by
Sheriff Kelly went from Lewisport to
Whitman and found Shaw sitting on
his front porch.
Shaw quickly barricaded himself in
his house. The posse tried to storm
the house, but the negro opened fire,
wounding James Ford and John Robin
son. He apparently had only small
shot which saved the lives of those
he shot at.
Shaw was shot at twice. He had
two revolvers, but announced that he
would save them for work at close
quarters. A great crowd gathered
around the house, keeping at safe
distance.
At o'clock in the afternoon Will C.
Brown, deputy sheriff of Hancock
county, volunteered to go to the house
and take Shaw. When within Is feet
of Shaw, the crazy man fred blowing
Browns head completely off.
AT 6 o'clock tonight mob of men
and boys surrounded the house and
set it on fire. Shaw remained in the
burning house as long as he could
stand the heat and finally leaped out
and tried to escape.
Nearly one hundred shots were fired,
and Shaw's body was riddled with bull
lets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
STRINGENT METHODS ADOPTED.
Board of Education Will Cause the Ar
rest of All Striking Pupils.

rest of All Striking Pupils.
Chicago, May 23.-The board of edu-
cation has determined to adopt strin-
gent strike methods to prevent further
strike demonstrations in connection
with the public schools.
All pupils attempting to induce
other pupils to boycott the public
schools are to be arrested. All adults
seeking to incite trouble at the schools
are to be locked up. All persons,
young or adult, attempting to interfere
with school children on their way to
and from school are to be arrested
Principals and teachers are expect
ed to cooperate with the school author
tiles in apprehending all disturbers
Turing about the school houses.
1t was declared that in several in
stances teachers in the public schools
not only have participated in demon
strstions, but ha 7e encouraged the chill
dren to shout at nonunion teamsters.
A school trustee said this charge
would be investigated
Fifteen boys, arrested by truant of
ficers will be arranged in the ju-
venile court today. They are charged
with attempting to get school children
to go out on strike and with melting
trouble at the schools which they at
tended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Another Keller CO.'S Wrona.

Hot Springs, Ark, May 23.-Wesley
G. Parker, until last Tuesday exchange
teller in the Arkansas national bank
of this city, is missing and it is claim
ed that his accounts show shortage
of $4,000. President C. N. Rix, of
the bank, said today that the institu-
ton is fully secured by . bond fur
nished by the absent teller. Parker
was an officer in an Arkansas regi-
ment during the Spanish-American war
and is secretary of the local lodge OF
EIks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Is charqed With Murder.

Huntsville, Ala, May 23.-Deputy
ORear, of Cullman county, came to
Huntsville Saturday Afternoon and re-
turned to Cullman with John Williams,
charged with the murder of State Sen
ator r. L. Hipp. Williams will be tried
at a special term of the circuit court,
over which Judge d. w. Speake will
preside. He has been held here for
safe-keeping since his capture FIVE
weeks ago in Marshall county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Printing Press Kills Rox.

Texarkana, Tex, May 23.-Buster
Johnson, a 12-year-old negro boy en-
ployed at the Daily Courier office, got
caught in the shafting of the printing
press while picking up papers and was
killed. He was whirled over repeated
ly with the shaft and his back and
neck both were broken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Missinn Girl is Found.

: Boston, May ga dispatch from
Montreal states that Alice Atkinson,
II years old. who disappeared from
her home in Boston recently, has been
found at her cousins, Mrs. Gain fort,
in that city. She declares she will
not return to her father and step
mother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
First Hanqino for Rockdale.

Conyers, Ga, May 23.-Will Sims,
negro, is to be hanged here on June
2. lie shot his wife dead in the yard
because she would insist on going
away few miles to see her brother.
Her babe was in her arms but it es-
capped uuhurt. This will be the first
hanging in Rockdale since it was made
a county, Sd years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
carroIIton,s New waterworks.

Carrollton, Ga, May 23.-The new
and magnificent system of water works
being constructed in CarrolIton will be
installed this week. The stand pipe
has already been completed and the
pipes all laid and the pumps are be-
ing installed. The system will be one
of the most complete and upt-o-date in
the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
|. & N. SOUTHBOUND
PASSENGER WRECKED
Catastrophe Due to Washous
Near Rutherford Creek.
EIGHT PERSONS ARE INJURED.

Entire Train Passed over Bridge safe.
Rear Sleepers-Cause of Wreck Was
Undermined Bridge.
Nashville, May 23.-Passenger train
No. /, southbound, on the Louisville
and Nashville railroad, was wrecked
this morning at the bridge over RutA-
erford Creek, miles south of Colum-
bia
The wreck was due to a washout,
the bridge having bed undermined.
Eight persons were more or less
injured, but no one was killed.
The entire train passed over the
bridge safely except the two rear
sleepers, which went over the embank-
ment into seven feet of water.
Mrs. J. j. Drakeford, of ST. Louis,
came near being drowned before she
was rescued.
Those injured are z. II. Evans, of
Evansville, Ind, right arm wrenched;
II. G. Cawthorne, of Nashville, Tenn,
hands and legs cut with glass; Flag
man w. A. Farmer, of Nashville, in
ternally injured; Mrs. w. n. Carney
of Almorc Ala, badly bruised about
the head. j. d. Cantrell, assistant gen.
eral freight agent of the Seaboard Air
Line, of Birmingham Ala, back
bruised and badly cut by glass He
was pinned down by the wreck and
had to be cut out. p NJ. Rowland, of
Birmingham, Ala, had badly cut; T
B. Parker, of Birmingham, Ala, badly
bruised.
The engine and day coach left the
rails and tore up the track-f for $50
yards. Traffic will be delayed for l.
or Is hours.
The direct cause of the accident
was the giving away of about forty
feet of trestle work which was used
as an approach to the bridge.
The trestle work had been under
mined by the high water and gave
way under the great weight of the
two rear sleeping cars.
The replacing of the trestle is being
delayed by the high water, but the
work will proceed rapidly as soon as
the flood subsidies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Woman pied Natural Death.

New York, May 22.-An autopsy on
the body of Mrs Lawrence Harnett,
who was believed by the police to
have been strangled to death with
towel tied around her neck in her room
in east Fifteenth street Saturday noon
has disposed Of the murder theory. 1t
was found that death was due to nat
ural causes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Jackson Gets Homeseekers.

Jackson, Miss, May pa special
train bearing about 125 northern realty
dealers and homeseekers reached the
city of Jackson yesterday afternoon
over the Illinois Central and remained
here until 8 o'clock Tuesday morning
The party was in charge of Captain
]. F. Merry, assistant general passen-
ger agent of the Illinois Central
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24

Right in the heart of the
season the prices are cut with
the determination to excel all
former efforts here or ELSE
WHERE. No why's or where
fores. But the prices tell.
The styles are the latest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
First Woman Renorter Dead.

Los Angeles, May 23.-Mrs. Caroline
M. Parker, aged 76, said to have been
the first woman reporter to be en-
ployed on the city staff of any Pacific
coast newspaper, is dead. She was
born in Boston, and her first newspa-
per work on the coast was done on the
San Francisco Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Famous Fat Man Dead.

ST. Louis, May 23.-John Stewart
Grossly, known throughout the theatri-
cal world as j. c. Stewart, one of the
1.-TWO Johns" the famous fat men of
the stage, is dead at the home of his
son, DR.. Butler r. Grossly. Mr.. Cros-
sy was II years old and was born in
Dublin, Ireland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Price Of Gas VIII BE Reduced.

Boston, May Ex-Governor Douglas
has signed the gas bill. This compels
the gas companies, in the event of con
solidation, to limit their capital to
SIS, ,124,600 and to reduce the price of
gas to 90 cents within a year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
American Securities in Demand.

New York, May 23.-American Sc
curities were in demand in London
again today and prices were higher In
sympathy. Others were subject to
pressure and the result was very
irregular opening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
White Shirt Waists.

100 White Shirt Waists.
Regular price $1,0O, SIPS
and 81 so. To close them
out we will offer them at SOC
each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24

Toxic, May 3,-Noon.-Imperial
army headquarters reporting today,
says that the Russian cavalry which
detOured toward Fakumen from the
right bank of the Lao river, was fire.
quently defeated by our rear guards
On May 20, after their failure in the
vicinity Of Tafangshen, they camped
with the main strength at Siaotatzu,
26 miles from Tafangshen. On May
IA they retreated to the right bank
of the river. In the meantime a few
companies of the remaining force on
the left bank of the Malai river were
defeated and retreated northward in
disorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24

THIRD ROBBERY OF THIS STORE
Burglars Enter the store of Smith and
Secure Only SIS.

Secure Only SIS.
Barnesyille, Ga, May 23-Some time
during the early morning hours of Sun.
day burglars entered the store of D. B
Smith and took therefrom about $5 in
money. The entrance was effected
through the rear door In box be
side the one from which the SIS was
taken was another containing bout $5C
in money. This was not molested, the
robber not seeing it.
No clews as to the identity of the
burglars have been discovered. This
is the third time this store has beer
robbed since Mr. Smith has been In
business there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
D. PEARLMAN.
311 LAMAR STREET.

Record Breaking VALUES Make Greatest MAY Sales. All
past records ecpsed hundreds of splendid opportun-
ties Our May sales gaining popularity. There
is word that explains this gratifying and
that word IS VALUES. The fact that every article
are Offering fills some immediate need makes the bar
gains douby desirable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Mrs. M. a. Llvermore Dead.

Melrose. Mass, May 23.-Mrs. Mary
A. Livermore the well known writer
and reformer, died at her home here
today. Bronchitis and weak heart
hastened the end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
GROUND SINKS 700 FEET.
Big Copper Mine In Arizona Is Filled
With Earth and Timbers,

Prescott, Ariz., May 23.-Millions of
tons Of rock and earth caved in at
noon Monday in Senator Clark's Unit
ed Verde copper mine at Jerome, ,Ariz.,
the ground dropping over the surface
to the 700-foot level Cracking tim
bers gave the alarm, and 800 miners
fed for their lives and escaped untn-
jured.
For several days the ground has
been settling, and timber creaking.
The extent of the damage cannot as
yet be ascertained, but if it is as bad
as feared, the great property will be
closed and the existence of the Jerome
will be doomed. The officials of the
company take an optimistic view of
the situation and say the damage is
not irreparable, and that the smelter
will be working again within month
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
LATEST NEWS OF
ORIENTAL SITUATION
No Direct Advices Have Been
Received From Rojestvensky.
IT is NOT BELIEVED HE is DEAD
Should Opposing Fleets Come Toqeth-
er, No Doubt Exists that Togo's YES
sells Will Concentrate Their Fire on
the Russian Men-of-War.

the Russian Men-of-War.
st. Petersburg, May 23-THe Asso-
ciated Press was. informed g the ad-
miralty today that no direct advices
have been received from Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky for 10 days, when it is
believed he set out on his long voyage.
The report of Rojestvensky's death
was ridiculed at the admiralty.
The sending of Vice Admiral Bire-
left to Vladiyostok, it is now explained,
is natural precautionary measure
for the purpose of having an energetic
commander at Vladivostok to replace
Rojestvensky in the event that the lat
ter is killed or disabled during the
coming sea fight no doubt being enter
tanned that if the fleets come together,
Admiral TOgO's vessels will concen-
trate their fire on the Russian flagship.
Should ROjestvensky come out of
the fight victorious and enjoying his
health, it is considered foregone con-
clusion that he will be rewarded by
appointment to the supreme command.
Fortunately, the best relations pre-
vail between Rojestvensky and Birilef
and the latter would be glad to give
way to his victorious colleague.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Millinery Department.

Our trimmers have been
overworked all the week, and
some OF the Best Values ever
offered in Millinery will be
shown this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Settlement of Indemnity DELAYED.

SSAAl~ii@ii1 VI itiNSlIltIIly GCldyCG
Tien Tsin, May 23.-The settlement
of the Boxer indemnity question has
been delayed by the action of the
Russo-Chinese bank. Russia has cho-
sen to receive her portion of the in
demnity in silver and, the Rus8o-Chi-
nese bank is endeavoring to obtain
payment in Shanghai at the London
price of silver instead of the price at
Shanghai, thus avoiding extra charges
If China consents, the bank will secure
an advantage of per cent The pow
ers have lodged a protest against the
proposition, and it is considered prob
able that the Russo Chinese bank will
not be successful in it's negotiations.
Ma Tung, the governor of Pekin, rep
resenting the board of revenue, did in
fact, consent, but his consent was not
ratified. If China weakly assents the
settlement of the indemnity, the ques
ton will be prolonged indefinitely ow-
ing to the fact that similar advantages
will be demanded in other quarters
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
RGnbert' DRUGSTORE
Next door toIPOstOff~e,
LAWSON SAYS
In the May InstaIIment of Frenzed Finance" Now Run
ing in EveybOdy's Magazine:

previous chapter this Critics Column called attention
nothing protect the pochoder from being
invested to his family from poverty
his death but the honesty the who really control he Dg
absolutely their poyhoders do their
honest phicyholders In their COM
pans may easy beng but they dishonest the
should for these have 1t abso-
their make with the funds of the companies
manage will dollar left for policyholders
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Wash Dress Goods.

May sales of white and col
ned Wash Dress Goods are
now in lull force. Extraordi-
nary attractions are offered
below that will crowd this
store from early morning TO
closing time.
1000 yards "Nub Voiles"
III green, browD, blue and
grey effects. Regular price
was l5c and 20c per yd-for
thissale our price is per yd 1Oc.
Look at these Matchless
Bargain Specials:
Regular 2Os Grass Voiles 1Oc
Regular l5c Lawns. -. 10c
Regular 2Oc Sultlngs 10c
+Oinch whlteIndia Linen 10c
+Ol1Ch Grass Linen .... 10c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24

NOBODY can help being born stupid.
but anybody can help becoming stu.
pider than he was born.-Lady Helen
Forbes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
UncOmpIim entary.

Wifkins-I believe that dog of mine
knows as much as l do. Bifkins-Huhl
I've seen smarter dogs than that.-Chi-
cago Neue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24
Champaign Reps.

The Soc quality will be pc
leryard.
'$WO Yds Nainsook 1Hcaln!4d
Inequality. Our price this
week ......... .. 412c
10000 yards Figured Lawns
a,...,............ at ~
The above are the best val
ass ever offered the Ame1icue
buyers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-24

Anger ventilated often hurries to-
ward forgiveness; anger concealed
often hardens into revenge. .-BulWeE.