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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
ATTEMPT TO HOLD UP AUTO.
Occupants Refuse to Stop and Bandits
Fire Upon Them.

FIRE upon Them.
Chicago, Sept. 23.-Springing from
sides of the road, two masked bandits
attempted to hold up an automobile
last night at foot of the Hubbards
hill in Winnetka.
The road at this point is lonely and
there are no houses within a mile
The autoists among whom were two
women and a little girl, refused tc
stop, and the bandits fired ten shots
at the speeding car, but failed to hi
the machine of its occupants.
The driver of the machine, G. H
Holbarth, of Kaukegan, Ills, was ac
cempaGied by his wife and Mrs. Ceci
Yates, and her 10-year-old daughter
Grace. Mr.. Holbarth ran the machine
into Glencoe at Full speed. regardless
OF the ordinances, and reported the at
tempted holdup to the police.
Two policemen were sent to the
scene but failed to find any trace o
the bandits
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
FAST TIME MADE
BY AUTOMOBILES
Elimination Races Attract Great
Amount of Attention.
WAS NO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS
One Hundred and Thirteen Mills Are
Secends-one Car Is Overturned but
Minutes-One Car Overturned bu
No One Injured.

Mineola, L. 1. Sept 23.-In the elm
ination auto races today by which five
American cars were to be selected tC
enter the W. K. Vanderbilt cup race
on Oct. IA, A. L. Pope's 60-horsepower
car, driven by Albert G. Dingley made
the best time over the 1892 miles
course, going the distance in 2 hours
and so seconds
This time is three and three
quarters miles an hour better than
was made by Heath. who won the cur
last year in his 90-horsepower ma
chine
The four other cars that qualified
for the big race were DR.. II. f. Thom.
as 9O-horsepower machine, driven by
Joseph Tracy, who came in second, do
ing the distance in 2 hours, / minute
and 8 seconds.
E. Shurman's 40-horsepower car
driven by Robert Jardine, was tnird.
Time, hours, 18 minutes, Is sec.
onds.
Elmwood Haynes 50-horsepoWer car,
driven by Frank Mutt came in fourth
in hours, % minutes and 80 sec.
onds, and the fifth car was H. S.
Houpt's 80-horsepower car driven by
Montague Roberts in 2 hours and 20
seconds.
There were no serious accidents, al
though Jardine in Shurman's car and
his mechanic had a narrow escape
when theiy car turned turtle.
They both jumped and with the help
of the spectators, righted the machine
and proceeded.
Robertson, driving Breezes car, es.
capped injury when ne struck curb
ON the first lap. The only damage
was cut tire
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Seriously Injured BY EXPLOSION

New York, Sept. 23-Hurled mant
feet against brick wall by the ex,
plosion of large quantity of naphtha.
four firemen narrowly escaped death
in a fire which last night nearly de.
stroyed the factory of the Empire
State Cleaning and Dyeing works in
Brooklyn. All were attended by ply
sicians and removed to a hospital.
where it was said that all those in
jured probably would recover. Three
firemen saved the injured men from
almost certain death. Governing
their faces with their rubber coats
he three men dashed though sheet
of flame to where the four injured
firemen lay and dragged them into
hallway The three rescuers were
scorched about the hands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
WOMAN HELD FOR ROBBERY.
Chicago Police Believe They Have q
Noted Female Burglar.

Chicago Police Believe They Have a
Noted Female Burglar.
Chicago, Sept. 23.-Much secrecy is
being used by the police regarding a
woman prisoner who was arrested last
night by Detective Kane, of Chicago,
and detective Prim of Cincinnati, O.
The woman is being held in con
nection with a $500 diamond robbery,
which is said to have taken place
in the Ohio city several weeks ago.
The prisoner gave her name to the
police as Annie Brady. Chief of Pc.
lice Collins issued an order to the
policemen at the station where she is
being held to allow no persons to see
her.
The alleged robbery for which the
woman is being held is said to have
occurred when she was employed as
a servant She is said to have taken
money and jewelry worth $500 from
her mistress
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
stole q. 900 Worth Of Jewelr,

New York, Sept. 23.-Van Huesen
Charles & Co, were the victims OF
$4,000 theft a year ago of diamonds
and other jewelry, for which Little
JEFF" Sherman was arrested at st
Louis recently. Two confederates had
the attention of the clerks and the boy
at the door was sent out to look after
sherman's wife. The robbery oc
CURED at midday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
SUBWAY TAVERN CONDEMNED.
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Adopted Resolutions.

women CHRISTIAN emPefanCe Onlof
Adopted Resolutions.
New York, Sept. 23.-One plank il
the platform adopted yesterday by the
twenty-second annual convention of the
WOmen's Christian Temperance unior
of Kings county is devoted to a con
demnation of the subway tavern, thar
was.
The subway tavern, it reads, has
now revealed its true character-tha'
of a common saloon-its care-takeI
having confessed that its aim was tc
secure as customers the respectable
inhabitants of the residential section
of the city.
1--WE protest against the establish
ment of such traps for the unwary
and countenanciny of such devices OF
satan by Christians, and we will labor
against such places equally as against
the less hypocritical saloon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Lstter Carriers, officers Reslan

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 23.-F. H
al Letter Carriers Association
w. F. lumber, secretary, W. L.
Fetters, treasurer and H. E. Nivar
and w. H, Aldridge, members of the
executive board, resigned from theil
positions at this mornings session O
the convention The designations came
before motion asking for their res
ignations could be acted upon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Four New Cases at Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, Sept. 23.-New cases
of yellow fever reported this morn
ing brings the total from the last
twenty-four hours up to five.
The new cases are both in a new
fucus.
Postmaster Walworth is in a pre-
carious condition. There are now Ia
cases under treatment Total foci, 6;
cases to date AZ
Drs. Lavender and Sessions are at
Harristown, % miles northeast of here
diagnosing suspicious sickness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Broke naunhter,s Neck.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept 23.-Dr. r.
M. Cunningham of Ensley, Ala, lieu.
tenant governor of Alabama, announc-
ed his candidacy for governor of the
state in the letter which the Adver-
tiser will print this morning The lieu
tenant governor in his communication
shows his position on all tie public
questions now being agitated in state
politics and points to his own political
record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Autn nemonstrator killed.

1Chicago, Sept, 23.-Walter Calkins
an automobile demonstrators, was kill
ed shortly before daylight today wher
his machine ran into heavy wagoI
and overturned, crushing Calzins be
neath it. Although the lights in from
of the machine were lighted. it il
supposed that Calkins failed to see tn,
wagon until too late
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
DECISION RENDERED
AGAINST AMERICANS
Canadian Judge Refuses Writ
of Habeas Corpus.
REACHED LIMIT OF RESOURCES
1t Is Believed Now that Gaynor and
Greene, the American Contractors
Will Have to Return to This coun.
try for Trial.

Montreal. Sept. pa decision
against Colonel ]. F. Gaynor and Cap
tain b. ID. Greene, the American con.
tractors, wanted in the United States
on charges of defrauding the govern
ment, was handed down by Judge Oui.
met to day in the court of kings
bench.
1t is the general belief among le.
gal men that Greene and Gaynor have
reached the limit of their resources in
fighting against extradition.
The defense still has two weeks in
which to begin further proceedings to
act as a stay.
The decision given today was on
writ of habeas corpus, based upon
the contention that Judge LaFontaine
the commissioner who held tnem for
extraditfon, had no authority to in the
case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Tmo Killed in Collision.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 23.--A
report has been received here that the
second section of the westbound pas
senger train No. 1 on the Oregon Short
Line, collided head4on with freight
train No. 26, eastbound, today near
Webster, Idaho. At least two persons
are known to have been killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
The Hazard or Ine Die.

A.-Where are you off to? B.-I am
going to ask Mr.. X, the wealthy
banker, for the hand of one of bis
daughters. A.-Indeed! Which OF
them? B.-I don't know yet If he Is
in good humor, will take the youp-
gest; IL in a bad humor, the eldest
Lustige Blatter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
western Unioo w,IsT Pay Taxes.

WSStcfH OhIon s'dust ray axes.
st. Paul, Sept. 22.-The state su
preme court decided in favor of the
state today in the suit of the state oi
Minnesota against the Western Unior
Telegraph company. 1t was suit tc
collect on valuation of the compa
ny's property In the amount of $1,000,
900. The valuation is based on ar
assessment upon the company's fran
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
TO THE CONSUMER
Your Attention a Moment Please.
c. SIS. Horne & Go S. IFS.

If Tf'c Dress Goods you wish we have them IN all
IL IL wool at 25c 35c. sos to S1.O0 yard
If If,c Any thing in Notions we can supply your
If 400 Clothing well! you lose money you fail to
Il IL look over our Meas suits from S4.49
O$l So Youths from So % 70 $1,000.
Boy from 98c to S5O We are beginners in this de-
prment so to speak and get established are Offering
prices from g. 50 $3.50 sula u1der any competition
Come see for yourself
If Tf'r Shoes yon arelooktng for dontforget we can
"A IL - fit all size feet. We carry the celebrated,
Battle Axe Shoe and have the exclusive agency for their
wall Street" line for These are beauties you
Should pair Also the 'Annex Shoe for wear and
comfort can't be beaten.
If TIC Millinery we have splendid line oil Laoles
a. - and Misses up-todate Hats.
If TA'C Trunks we would like to have the pleasure OF
a > saving you moneyon them, for lack OF space
10 carry them want to close them out
If II, Anyhingin the staple cotton goods line sucn
~ . as Outings Fannelettes, Dress Ginghams
apron Gnghams Sheetng Sea Islands. Ticking CnecE
nOmeSpuDs, Chevots Southern Silks ETC On account Oh
having placed orders for these April and May on oass
VI &c cotton without question OF doubt put money
in your pocket.
II VO1s Will need an rain coat this win
O@ ter we have too many Will almost give you
0ue' all We want is our money back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

New Orleans, Sept. 23.-Up to noon
today there were 13 new cases of yel-
low fever and two deaths.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

Erli line Sweet. Orr overalls
the best in the world at N1
85c to. ID
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

day.
l.. d. Perdue fever patient is ex.
pected to die at any moment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

l 900 Yards Swiss EN-
brolderies and insertions,
value up to 25c per 4 IN
yd, at yard -. lUU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

Ladies muslin undearwear
gowns, ,chemises, skirts and
drawers, per gar N1 E0
nent, 25c to. ....OIsjU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
20 Pieces Cotton Volles for
dresses 15cand 20c val III
ue to close per yard. UO

80 Pieces Sea Island Perca1e
and madras for shirts 80
inches wide, value I5c 0o
to close at per yard. : IUU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

Large line of Ladies Slippers
at actual cost, 90 cents On
TO. ............q WG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

Very Special, 200 yard SO
inch black tafeta silk. The
guaranteed kind, value
S1.5O per yard to 0Qn
close at =. ......... JOU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

All over laces at n price El1n
per yd 15c 25c. :. Jul
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
Special Sale all this Week.

All Straw Hats from SOC to
$3.50 to close your En-
choice at .......... jUU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

S. s. S., the king of blood purifiers, is
the medicine that is required, because it
changes the quality of the blood by
cleansing it of all poisons and impurities,
building it up and Strengthening the Ell,
the blood to a healthy condition and
: forced out the sorofulous deposits, there
is a sure return to health. No remedy
has ever been found to equal this great
vegetable preparation for the cure of all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

so Dozen white bleeched un-
dervest; value 15c to Q1o
close at each. So. O3U
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24

INHERITED Scrofula from my ancestry,
and this means, of course, weak, impure pure
ALTON of the system. Treatment Of ply
sieians did not 10 me anything like the
good 8. 8. s. did last winter when TOOK
#, IT notes appetite and digestion,
gives strength and energy, builds up
the general health in every way, ana In
addition to being an excellent blood pu-
Tifier it adds to it's success as remedy
for. Sorofula. 1t did more for me than
ANYTHING I have used, and with pleas
ure reoomme nd it. s. s. 8, completely
MRS. LOUISE COHEN,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-24
SCROFULA
FROM PARENT TO CHILD

The laws of heredity are invariable
and the diseased blood of parents Is
handed down to children in the form oi
Scrofula. Being thus deeply rooted
nothing can reach the disease but a con
stitutional remedy. The very foundation
of the blood is diseased, and until it il
purified and made strong, those who are
6orn with a scrofulous tendency canno'
have the blessing of robust health,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04

Taeoma isn't NM anythlng.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
s,niloa from the Typewriter.

The money market is growing easier.
Many are saving that dollar by taking
advantage Of The Journal bargain day
Saturday.
Hill NAV fool Portland. He may go
right down the north bank Of the CO.
lumbia to deep water at Astoria. He
has done such things.
sss
John H. Albert evidently thinks the
Lewis and Clark Memorial Building is
proper. Make it a memorial to Goode,
John. and it will 60.
An American who throws rocks at
the public school ought to be given the
punishment Of wife-beaters The chill
dren of the common people get none too
good an education as it is.
The present educational system Of
oregon IS great All ~ ApAN w N4uiNA
plv low.priced, third.grade teachers,
and a great deal is done to drive self
respecting teachers out Of the profes-
sion.
If the Coos Bay people were wise,
they would now offer Hartman the
earth, and get him to help open their
harbor. That would be a fine play as
against Portland, where they have no
more need Of Hartman, anyhow.
It ws a shame that Col. Jefferson My
ers could not sit on the raised throne
with Goode and the other nabobs at
the Hin.Elliott banquet Monday night
For once JEFF had to sit down among
the common people.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04

and instructed to ascertain the cost Of
marking the names Of the streets at
their intersections.
BY a vote of TO 3, the council
granted a license TO Eugene Eckerlen
permitting him to sell liquors in his
saloon on Commercial street. Acheson
Bayne and Frazier voted nay, while
Baker, Crossan, Downing, Gesner, Good
ale, Jacob, Skaife and Steuslof voted
for the license Mr.. Eckerlen did not
ask for a license to sell liquor in his
cafe.
An anti gambling ordinance was in
troduced by Alderman Bayne, read the
FIRST and second times. and referred Ia
the committee on ordinances.
The ordinance makes Il misdemean-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETS
Passes the Usual Bills and Be-
gins its Incubation on a
Gambling Ordinance

Those who attended the meeting Of
the city council last night with the ex-
poctation Of hearing a discussion on tho
telephone franchise question were dis.
appointed early In the evening by the
chairman of the ordinance committee
asking for further time in which TO
consider tho question. Representa-
tives aud lawyers were present for
both companies, and an interesting ses'
sion was expected The matter will
probably be brought up at the next
regular meeting.
One Of the most interesting things to
come mp was the report Of the city mar
shal. which was read and referred Ia
the committee on health and police
Following is the text Of the report;
"To the Honorable Mayor and Common
Council of tho City OF Salem, Or
"Gentlomcn; have the honor TO re
port that for a long time past the air
has been fun OF rumors, and the streets
full Of bulletins that gambling was
being carried on IN several places IN
the city. aud that saloons were being
run openly on Sundays In defiance Of
the ordinances, and accusing the mayor
and officers Of tho city Of standing Ia
with aud protecting such violators ant
violations, aud insinuating that saiC
parties being protected were paying
for their protection, etc,
"Some two weeks ago two younl
men made complaint 20 the recorder
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
DR.. Stones DrUs Store

does a strictly cash business, owes NJ
one, and no one owes il; carries larg,
stock; its shelves, counters and show
cases are loaded with drugs, medicines,
notions, toilet articles, wines and
liquors Of all kinds Tor medical pur.
poses. DR.. Stone is u regular graduate
in medicine and has had many years Of
experience in the practice. Consulta-
tions are free. Prescriptions are free,
and only regular prices for medicine.
Dr. Stone can be found at his drug
store, Salem, Oregon, from in the
morning until 8 at night
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
X-RAYS
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J. j. Hills graft has cushion tires
on it.
Hartman may find J. J. a steep hill
10 climb.
Hill has the voice Of Jacob, but Har.
riman's s name suggests that he belongs
10 the tribe Of Esau.
From the way the Russians welcomed
Witte, they must have had all they
wanted Of that scrap.
Some people would be delighted il
treated as Dr.. Blalock. Of Walla Walla,
was yesterday. He was fred out Of the
penitentiary. He was also the physician
at that institution.
Tacoma isn't saying anything, but il
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04

n, 70 gamble with anything tangible
or intangible. cards, spades, dice or
.rvtbiea else. for anything Of value
irclpding the drinks, anywhere, any
.;me within the corporate limits Of sa-
Ian II nrovides a fine Of from $50 TO
800 with the alternative Of being
iuggel for 90 days and being required
during that time to get his exercise by
,rorling on the streets. The second Sec
tiop provides the punishment for any
one. or anyone else permitting gambling
on ip around. about, above or below
arv room. shop cellar, attic, garret or
apv old place. owned or controlled by
them and the third section makes 1t
obligatory for the city marshal and all
policemen to enforce this ordinance
and for parties owning or controlling
arv public place to open up said place
for inspection, when requested to do 50
by the marshal.
The following bills against the city
were ordered paid:
B. B. Herrick, Jr. ...........Sl2.oO
Henry Cruising ...... .....'.' e4.oo
Morning Oregonian ............ 800
Hofer Bros .......,.......... 800
r. Gcsuer 90. q. .......''''''' go
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
A Fool With a Gun.

Victoria, b. c., Oct. 4.-stih q
er serious accident Of the hunting
has occurred. the victim being ID
Monteith. Of Victoria. Montelil
a companion had made a shelter
the road side near the summit, tts
Gold Stream and Sooke Lake.
were sleeping in Kloudike bags
dog lying onN top. An unknown
light hunter came along, caught
fash Of the dogs eyes and hrei
dog was killed and more than s
buekshot riddled Monteith's leg
will recover, but vii be a eriplA
life. The shooter is unknown.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04

that they had been robbed in a gam
bling game in the cigar store Of r. A.
Kirk, and in a game run in the club
rooms over Talkington's saloon, and
wanting the proprietors Of said games
and places arrested for conducting such
gambling places.
"Upon investigation Of the ordi
nauces by the city attorney it was his
opinion that in the cases under eonsid
Grafton that there was really no ordi
nauees governing them. as the original
ordinances had been lost, DESTROYED OF
stolen. and that all he had to work on
we're copies Of ordinances that would
not stand the test II the parties saw dt
10 fight consequently the matter had to
be dropped The officers are ready and
willing 20 enforce strictly all ordinances
upon the books or that your honorable
body sees 1T 10 pass irrespective Of
whom or how prominent the violator
may be and so soon as you will pass
ordinances that will hold, the violators
will be promptly taken charge OF.
wish TO say right here that the police
force under me are efficient and capable
men, and will strictly enforce an ordi'
nances you may pass,
81 have had good reason for be-
lieving that Frank Talkington and Eu'
gene Eckerlen, for long time past
have been keeping their respective
saloons open on sundays, in violation
Of the ordinance, and / recently OBJ
tained what ] considered evidence
strong enough TO convict Eugene Eek
erlen Of selling liquor on Sunday, the
stth Of September, and also Of selling
liquor without license in his cafe, and
! swore TO a complaint aud arrested him
for 50 doing, His trial will soon be
heard on these charges
"I am investigating other violations
that may result in arrests later.
"'Another matter that wish to cal
your attention TO Is; On Ferry street
between High and Liberty streets, IL
one Of the darkest places in the city
In more respects than one You have IN,
Chinese on Ferry street aud the real
of the Chinese houses and stores OF
High street. on one side, and the ten
derloin district on the south side OF th'
street. and for the safety Of pedes
trians and Of the officers who have 4
cover that district after night, wheri
all classes OF citizens are ap, 20 be- en-
countered, there should be some hghf
in that locality, aud would most re
speetfully ask that you instruct th'
committee on lights 20 have an arr
electric light placed on the alley (th'
darkest place there), between Liberty
aud High streets, without unnecessary
delay.
Hoping that something may be don,
In the matter, 1 am, very respectfully
ct +. CORNELIUS,
Marshal y
Acting upon the Recommendation Of
the chief Of police, the council instruct
ca the light committee 10 locate light
in the alley on Ferry street, betweeE
Liberty and High.
UpOa motion OF Alderman Gesaer
the street committee was authorized
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
Ahont Rate Iaws

Washington, Oct 4-Congressman
Townsend, Of Michigan, author of the
Esch, Townsend bill, called on the
President this morning, and talked Of
rate legislation. and the necessity Of
making changes in the bill as it passed
the house last session. The visit was
brief, and by appointment he will call
again tomorrow TO resume the confer
ence. Townsend says the President is
as determined as ever.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-04
After a Forper.

Governor Chamberlain yesterday is
sued a requisition upon the governor Of
Washington for the arrest and return
to justice Of Harry Doyle, who is now
under arrest in Seattle. and who is
wanted in Astoria to answer the charge
Of forgery.