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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
BLACK HAND CAUSES DEATH.
Wife Confesses that Her Husband
Killed Another italian in Frisco.


Killed Another italian in Frisco.
San Francisco, April 10-The wife
of Pietro Torturito has confessed to
the police that her husband killed Bi-
aggio Vilardo at 1864 A Green street
She says that on the night of the
murder she was in an adjoining room
when the two men began quarreling
over some matter of which she is ig-
norant. She says that she went out
and is unaware of what happened
thereafter, although circumstances
lead her to believe that her husband
killed Vilardo.
The police also have learned defin-
itely today that Vilardo was marked
for butchery by the Black Hand band
This they learned from Pepito Bene-
detti cousin of the murdered man.
who says he was warned to that eff
feet. Mrs Torturito has been arrested
as an accessory to the murder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
GREAT BRITAIN'S
TRADE IMPROVES
Income Exceeds Expenses BY
Fifteen NJ lion Dollars.
COTTON CROP HELPS ENGLAND
Last Year There Was a Deficit-Larae
Crowds Fill the House of Commons
to Hear Report of Lord Chamber.
lain and Chancellor of Exchequer.

London April 10.-Budget day at
tracted a large crowd of members OF
parliament and visitors to the house
Of commons today and when the chan,
cellor Of the exchequer. Austin Cham.
ebeflain, rose to make his annual state.
ment the house was well filed At
the outset Mr.. Chamberlain put the
house in a good humor by announc.
ing the revenue of the year(just closc.
exceeded his estimate by nearly 49,
000,000 dollars, showing that the trade
of the country had turned the corner
and, whereas year ago there was a
heavy deficit there had now been es-
tablished something more than equili
brium between the revenue and ex
penditures. Mr.. Chamberlain esti-
mated the expenditure for 1905-06 at
$705, 100000 and the revenue of the
existing basis of taxation at $720000,-
000 leaving a balance Of $14, 900
The tea tax is reduced' by 4 cents
from July 1, tn edate. ON which the ex-
listing duty expires. There is a reduc-
tion in the income tax. Although 1904
began badly, said the chancellor, a
bountiful crop of cottonA had revived
the Lancashire industries,g shtpbulding
showed signs of recoverytand the iron
and steel industry had 4slightly i'm
proved.
Nevertheless, while thet country was
on the road to recovery, il could not
be said that 19O4-05 had been wholly
satisfactory from the view point OF
commerce and finance. There had been
much pauperism and distress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
Women Visit Condemned Man.

Peoria, Ill, April 10.-OttO Belts,
sentenced to hang for the murder of
his wife, is the recipient of more at
tentions from the women than any
man in Peoria or the surrounding coUp-
try. Within the past two days he
has been visited by more than 500
women. Not only do the fair visitors
express sympathy for the condemned
man. but they bring him gifts of many
kinds. Among the presents have been
flowers, cigarettes and Bibles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
Prominent Kentuckian Killed.

Louisville, KY, April 10.-The Even
ing Post has received dispatch from
its correspondent in London, KY, say
ing that State Representative Howard
was killed today in Clay county by a
prominent man, sa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
Will Return But Not as Prisoners.

Cincinnati, April 10.-The j. Morgan
Smith habeas corpus hearing is set
for this afternoon. Both have ex.
pressed again their willingness to re
turn to New York without extradition
proceedings, but declared that it must
be of their own yolition and not as
prisoners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
EXTENDED INSURANCE.


Since the adoption of the Mutual Benefits Nonforfeiture
System in 1879 the Company has paid death losses O48
policies which had ceased be by reason of nonpay
ment of premiums Without any action by Insured
Company applied the value of these apsed policies i'm the form
of Extended Insurance. and upon the eah
paid the Benefcares amount insured viz:
So, OO1 Upon many of these poces only years.
premiums had been paid.
Many companies allow values for apsed policies until
after three years premiums have paid then ONLY,
the form of cash padup insurance reduced aou Mt
In companies the surrender of the policy within pe
fed time is required in order to obtain either value
Under Mutual Beneftpolcies the insured may surrender
policy within three months from date of lapse the
value either in cash in paid ppolcy. the Insured
does not act the insurance automatically extended
paid uppoicy values of the 048 policies above
would have been 2 4O4 whereas the company actually paid
under it's NonforeueSysem the full insured amounting
to 81, ,466O01.
Roney & Davenport, Agts.
Americus, Gs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-11
GREAT NAVAL BATTLE
IS HOURLY EXPECTED
The Entire World Aw ats News
With Much Anxiety.
ttAvE FAITH IN ADMIRAL TOGO
St. Petersburg Believes that the En-
gaqement Will Result Favorable to
Russia and the Tide of War Will
Turn-Whereabo of Fleets.

Amsterdam, April 10.-A dispatch to
the Hanrelsblad from Batavia, island
Of Java, says that Russian squadron
istnear Munto and that it is expected
to arrive at Batavia today.
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fertiles mor,t.,fias 10 nos es dtb!e pen -
sar en- el cultlvo de otro frut1 que con
identic4s vcntsjas >ustituyA a tan pre-
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20


 Florence. Aug. 1s-(special. J. Bailey Springs has been unusually gay this summer and the number of guests Is larger than for many years, a con stant stream coming and going. Among those registered this week are: Mir and Mrs. George F. Archer, Green- vile. Miss; Judge and Mrs Thomas R. Roulhac of SheffieId; pr. and Mrs. c. A. Poellnitz of Greensboro. Ala; MT. and Mrs. s. D. Weaver and children of Memphis. Mrs. E. Hancock. Nash vile: Mrs. c. c. Blckel, Louisville, Ky. {: Mir. and Mrs. W. L. Reeder and chill dren. Memphis: H. c. Williams. Mem phis: w. 1T. Standifer. Birmingham; W. A. Crow. Cheffieid; J. W. Thomas, Shelby. Miss; W. NJ. Buchanan, River ton. Ala. and Mrs. J. o. Jones. Prof. and Mrs. J. K. Powers. Miss Lulie Powers. Miss Edith Bellamy, Mrs. J. P. Dunaway, Mir. and Mrs. John T Ashcraft, Mir. and Mrs. Gus Norton. Mir. and Mrs. James M. Kilburn of Flor ence
 County Surveyor P. S. Gregory of I4auderdale County. is making q large map Of the city of Florence on which will be defined all the divisions and sub divisions of property. together with the names of owners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
HEALTH BOARD MEETS.
DemOpOlla Considers Question of Doine, AWRY With 0unrRntine naicer ..-

Demopolis, Aug. 19.--(Special )-The City Board of Health held a meeting yesterday In the office of Robertson Banking Company, and somewhat of a wrangle took place concerning the matter of removing the city quarantine officer from the trains.
 Several of the members of the City Council favored this, as also did one or two of the Board of Health, but af- ter spirited discussion vote was taken and the result was a solid vote to retain Goodman c. Griffin as quar- antine officer for thirty days longer at least.
 Thursday night the ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church gave a skating tourn- ament at the armory of the Demopolis Rifles for the benefit of their church. In the skating contest Lawrence Bailey won the greatest number of rings. and crowned Miss Edwina McCarty as queen. Asa Vaughan came next and made little Miss Nellie Whitfield first maid of honor. Luther Holt made Miss Marga- ret Bailey second maid of honor and Creed Taylor and MT. Casey made Misses Helen Howze and Edith DuFew third and fourth maids of honor. The grand march was led by Mir and Mrs. c. B. Warren. The judges were Hon. E. B. McCarty and Dr. I. c. Wilson.
 Mrs. Sig Meyer left today for Ashe- vile. where she will spend the rest of the summer.
 Mrs. E. B. McCarty visited relatives fin Coatopa thls week.
 Misses Sadie Rec Dawes, of Mobile and Lucy Lenoir of Selma, are guests of Miss Blythe Bollow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
No Quarantine Clashes.

The quarantine regulations in Bir-
 mingham are still being strictly en- forced. pr. Gibbs of Chattanooga, who | is connected with the forces at work on l the regulations at that point, came to
 Birmingham today to confer with W.
 Barnes Morgan. who Is in charge for | the State here, In order to straighten out little difference that has sprung up between the officers working out of Birmingham and those operating from Chattanooga and protecting that city. It was given out here that there would be no further conflict between the officers working under the two sta tions. The Chattanooga authorities may take up the work right from Bir- mingham northward and also protect Birmingham coming from Chattanooga, though the Alabama officers will board trains at Chattanooga
 There were not so many refugees on the north bound trains today as previ- ously. There are no efforts being made by the passengers on the north-bound trains to get off at this point and the quarantine men say that the travelling public are accepting of the situation in the best of grace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
COUNTY SEAT CONTROVERSY.
Judge Pelham Rules on Instituted Gu
 Warrnnto Proceedings.

Judge Pelham Rules on Instituted Quo
 warrnnto Proceedings.
 Hefiin, Aug. 1s.--(Special. LA special term of the Circuit Court of this Coun- ty was held at Edwardsville the past ten days. hearing the suit of ex rel W. A. Brown vs. w. G. Porter ct al on the question of the removal of the county seat of Cieburne County from EdwardsviIle to Hefin.
 It will be refnembered that in June this year a petition was presented to the Governor purporting to be signed by majority of the qualified electors of the County, asking that an election be allowed on the question of the re- moval of the county seat from Ed- wardsville to Heflin and that the Gov ernor in order to be satisfied that a majority of the qualified electors of the County had petitioned for such elec- ton. sent George F. Sedberry. assist ant Examiner of Public Accounts. to this County to report on the matter. Captain Sedberry reported that there were 1922 qualified electors in the County and that 73B. majority. had signed the petition asking for the cleo ton, and the Governor on the goth of July appointed w. U. Almon and w. e.. Porter of Heflin and J. l.. Bennett Of Edwardsville Commissioners of County Seat Election"
 On the ktLn or July A. As Hurst, representing Edwardsville. in- stituted quo waIranto proceedings bo- fore Judge Pelham against the Com missioners. It was alleged that ITO persons who signed the Hefiin petition asked that their names be withdrawn and that after these were stricken from the Heflin petition there would not be a majority of the qualified electors on the petition. It was also alleged that the law under which the election would be held was unconstitutional The hearing began Monday, August and closed yesterday.
 Judge Pelham, after thorough inves- tigation, decided that there were -1,S11 qualified electors in the County and that 73s qualified electors had signed the petition asking for an electiop. He also decided that the withdrawal peti- ton presented by the citizens of Ed- wardsville had not been filed accord ing to law and therefore he would not consider it.
 It Is probable the case will go to the Supreme Court but the people of Hef- lin have Jno doubt as to the final out come of the question and that the County Seat will be moved here when the election Is held.
 The Commissioners met today at Ed wardsville and ordered the election The date of the election is December II, 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
Mir. Sam staIlings Welded to Miss M
 

0uA3 StHifm8S "euOe0 10 MISS mHy
 McKenxie.
 Greenville, Aug. 19.-(Speciai.) )--An elopement of two prominent young peo- pie of this place caused quite a sen- satfon yesterday. the contracting par ties being Sam Stallings, only child of ex-Congressman Jesse F. Stallings, and Miss May Mckenzie. only daughter of MT. and Mrs. William F. Mckenzie.
 They went over to Columbus, Ga ., accompanied by Mir. and Mrs. A J. Nor ris. and were married Thursday night. telegram to their parents here ap- prised them of the fact They were reached by telephone during the day and told to come on home last night Guy Mckenzie, brother of the bride, met them in Montgomery and accom- panied them back home, where they were lovingly received. Their youth was the only barrier placed in the way Of their marriage, the groom not hav- ing reached his majority and the bride but few months over IT.
 MT. and Mrs. R. Y. Porter have gone to California to spend month with Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Porter.
 Mrs. Emily Waters Bragg has re- turned from Montgomery, where she spent several weeks with her daugh- ter, Mrs. W. A. Gunter
 Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Johnson have re- turned from Blount Springs
 mFs' r. C WalRer or evergreen, af- ter visit to her sister. Mrs. B. P. Crum, of Montgomery. visited friends here before returning home.
 Miss Ress Angle and her sister were riding yesterday afternoon when tho horse of the former became unmanage- able and ran away. She was thrown violently. striking her head, but to the astohishment of all who saw the acci- dent she was not hurt.
 MT. and Mrs. A. A. Ezekiel left re- cently for New York. accompanied by their son. Bertram Ezekiel, who will remain there as a student at Columbia College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

Law Notes.
 A lawsuit which makes Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce seem like a summary pro- ceeding Is still pending in Spain, and time in the history of the world, The case, which Is between the Marquis de viana and the Count Torres de Cabrera, began in 151T, and arose out of a dis- pute over a penaion. The sum in con- troversy would have reached fabulous millions had not four centuries of at torneys, barristers and court officials taken considerRte and effectual meas ures to prevent it's attaining unwteldly proportlofsh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

man discovered him in the room with his wife and as a consequence Lane is dead, with a rife bullet through his
 heart, fired through the window by Pittman. Both negroes resided In Sheffield, Lane being oftice boy at the Cole furnace. Pittman skipped, but 1t is thought will surrender after the ex- citement has somewhat subsided.
 Joseph Branch, local ticket agent for the Southern Railway, has been suc- ceeded by Sam Throckmorton of this city. The former becomes clerk in the Tuscumbia postofice.
 J. W. Dean Of Atlanta has assumed the management of the Southern Bell Telephone Company for Sheffield and Tuscumbia, succeeding H. A. Cranford who recently severely wounded himself by the accidental discharge of a shot gun. incapacitating him for the duties of the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
I.-.,r,ornt,ous Filed.

The following articles of incorpcraA ton have been filed in the office of the Probate Judge:
 Birmingham Bessemer Land Com pany with a capital of s7.600 and the following officers who are also the in- corporators and directors of the organ ization: Graham G. Vaughan, Presi- dent: James B. Ellis, vice-President
 Arthur J. Picard, Secretary and Treas urer.
 Celery Cola Company of Alabama
 capital $25,0o0, and business will com
 mence when $6,2o0 has been subscribed
 and paid in. The purposes of the cor poration which are for the purpose of
 manufacturing soda water of different | kinds. erection and construction of soda fountains, etc. are stated. The officers are: W. !. Garrett. President; s. T Mayfsld, Vice. President; D. E. Moody Secretary and Treasurer. The gentle
 men are also the incorporators and di- rectors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
MIR. DRENNEN RESIGNS
WILL NOT SERVE AS TRUSTEE OF
 TUsKEGEE INSTITUTE.
Action of Former Mayor of Blrrningham Is Said to Have Been Precipitated by washinstons saratosa
 Dinner.

Birmin ngharn. Aug. 1s.-(Speclal)-- W. NJ Drennen. former Mayor of Bir- mingham, has written a fetter to Book CT T. Washington. principal of the Tus- kegee Normal and Industrial School, rendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Trustees of that insti- tuition. It is supposed that the resig- nation is rendered because of the Sara toga Springs hotel incident when Washington walked to a dining table with a daughter of John Wanamaker, which is at present causing much talk throughout the South.
 The letter of former Mayor Drennen to Professor Washington Is terse but to the point, as follows:
 Birmingham. Ala. August IS. 19O5. Prof. Booker T. Washington. Tuskegee:
 regret exceedingly that I cannot con sistently serve longer as one of the trustees of TuskeEee Normal and ln- dustrial School, and I now tender my resignation. Yours truly,
 Walter Melville Drennen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
EnrOlIment of Pupils Not Near aH Larp
 aa EwnAeReA


 EnrOIlment of Pupils Not Near aH Large
 as Expected.
 Tuscumbia, Aug. 19.-(Special )-The school census of Tuscumbia just com pleted, Is disappointing in comparison with that of two years ago. The pres ent figures show a total of 1.199 chill dren of school age. representing a pop ulation of 3.75T for the city. Two years ago the census showed a popula- tion of 4,9S1, a net falling off of 1.224, Until the census was taken recently, 1t was the prevalent opinion that Tus- cumbia easily had population of 5000. The decrease is partly accounted for by the fact that persons really citizens and enjoying all the advantages offered by the city. reside outside of the city linn its and that they were not included by the enumerator.
 Unusually heavy rains in this imme- diate section during the past ten days have wrought much injury to the cot ton crop. which was exceptionally promising prior thereto. and the farm CTS now see a heavy loss in the yield. The stalks are large and healthy, but the fruit has been ana is being seri- ousIy damaged. The corn crop is the finest ever grown in this section, thus far, but apprehension is felt that the ears will succumb to rust and rot on account of the continued wet weather.
 The city sewerage. contracted for several weeks ago. has been completed, and is now at the disposal of those citi- gems residing along its route. While traverSing but a portion of three streets 1t gives the people advantages and conveniences which they have never before enjoyed. and is but the beginning of a complete system for Tuscumbia. which will obtain as the city's finances will permit of.
 After repeatedly warning Joe Lane to keep away from his house. Sam Pitt