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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-09
NEW YORK FUTURES.

NEW YORK FUTURES.
New York, Dec Spots: Mlddling
steady at 1895 Contracts open ned
q let and closed STEADY as following
pr ces: -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-09

It is hard to down an upright citi-
zen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-09
THE QUOTATIONS M AMERlcus
Cotton Market az Reported Daily BY
l.. G. Council.

Amerlcus. Ga Dec. s We quote
the local cotton market qua % as fol-,
lows: ,. t>s.; L.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-09

For saIe.-125 acres of land adjoin7
ing J. A. McDonald's place. Three
room dwelling, new tenant house 16x18,
brick chimney and new two story barn
4miles of plains. A w. SMITH. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-09
WAGON RECEIPTS.

WAGON REOKIPTS.
Received today by wagon $40 b'lss
Reed previously 27.376
Total receipts by wagon. q, 645
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-09

Lost-spotted coach dog, female:
grayish face, right ear; clipped. Reward
if returned to j. r. Cameron. 9-3t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
WITTE READY TORESIGN
Division IN CABINET.
RamOr That u. KOboU8of WI Sue
coed Count as Premier.

st. Petersburg, March 2O-Count witte has
decided to retire from the premiership, accord
ing to a rumor current IN high circles late last
night This report cannot be confirmed as Count
Witte had retired and the chanceIIery was closed
when a correspondent called there shortly after
midnight From absolutely authentic source.
however, it is learned that Count WHITE, at
session Of the Council OF the Empire yesterday
afternoon, made an enigmatcal statement. which
is Interpreted by many members Of the council
as a virtual declaration that his career as
Premier is ended. and that he VIII be succeeded
by PrIvy Counsellor NJ. KokOvsof, former Min
lister Of Finance.
A scheme to solve the agrarian problem by the
purchase of lands from the mobiles and other
large proprietors through the peasant banks, and
the resale of the lands to peasants on long term
instalment payments. was under discussion. AS
the treasury IS in no condition to advance the
money to the banks for this purpose, Count
White advocated a scheme under which the
banks should purchase the land with fifteen
years credit bonds instead Of cash. A marked
division OF the Cabinet developed. The Minister
Of Finance, NJ shipoR. opposed the Premier. NJ.
KokovsoT earnestly advocated Count Whites
views. When he had concluded Count Witte
closed the debate in a few words rather apollo
giving for his seeming Indifference and thanking
NJ. Kokovsoff for hts support, adding; I also
might have made better defence had been "a
much interested in the future as Alexander
Nicholaievitch," meaning n. Kokovsoh.
On what is apparently trustworthy author
ity II is said that the condition Of Count Whites
health is unsatisfactory It is reported that he
had a rather alarming attack Of heart trouble
a few days ago His physician advised him some
time ago to give up work 1t IS known that
Count Witte, believing that he had weathered
gfO had ed relfnOul8n
the Premiership upon the meeting Of the
tiOnal Assembly. Recently. however, the
strength OF the reactionary party increased. and
the Premier was obliged to keep up the fight
against heavy odds. II be that his en-
durance was thus exhausted. and that, feeling
that his health was declining. he has reached
the decision to retire immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
PRICE ON TRIAL
artillery Officer Before Court Mar
tiaI on IntOricatiOn Charge.

Major David Price, Artillery Corps. was ar
raigned before a court martial in the Army
Building yesterday. He IS charged with con-
duct unbecoming officer. intOxioatiGn and
the violation Of a pledge of total abstinence
Several witnesses were brought from Syracuse
for the prosecution, but the judge advocate.
Major David O. shanks. 4th Infantry, failed to
prove that Major Price had been intoxicated or
had been taking an alcoholic drink
Robert J. Wood. night clerk at the Yates
Hotel. in Rochester, said that Major Price had
been brought into tho lobby Of the hotel by
policeman on the morning Of February Q. He
would not say whether the officer was drunk or
sober. but that he appeared "dOped" Although
he did not know with what Major Price was
charged Wood gave $50 bail for him AT .
O'Clock he found the major in nearby saloon
and took him 70 the police station
Charles Meehan, the bartender in the saloon
to which Wood referred said that Major Price
had entered the saloon complaining Of being ILL.,
and that some rye" had been given to him.
You mean whiskey, don't you?" asked the
judge advocate,
We call it whiskey, but it amt" explained
the bartender. We generally fix up some bot
ties for Saturday night We mix IT up with
Jamaica ginger and ginger ale. 1 gave some Of
Il to Major Price"
Price drink anything else nor had he ever seen
him intoxicated.
The first witness called, Dr. Edward L.
Mooney. Of Syracuse said that he had examined
Major Price February IS. While at first in
clined TO believe that his nervous state was the
result of prolonged intoxication he finally de-
cided that il due 70 other causes, He found
no actual evidence OF the use Of intOXicants.
The other witness, travelling salesman, testi-
fed 10 the majors sobrety while he was In the
hotel.
The trial will be continued to-day. The
charges against Major Price grew out Of his
disappearance last February. when he de-
tailed 10 inspect some militia organizations in
Syracfse Albany and Troy. Major Price pleaded
guilty yesterday to not making the inspections.
but entered a plea OF not guilty TO the other
charges
anxiety to Major General Grant, and several off,
GERS were detailed search for him. He was
found finally IN Syracuse by Captain Albert J.
Bowley February 16.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
IMPORTANT DECISION.
President John H Patterson Of the National
Cash Register Company Gains Decided
Victory in Prosecution Suits Against
Hallwood Cash Register Com
pRny and Others.
pany and Others.
tspaaar1o The Tnbunal

Dayton. Ohio. March lS-An important decision
rendered by Judge z. T. Snedeker. OF the
Court OF Common Pleas Of Montgomery County
Ohio IN certain prosecution cases brought by John
r. Patterson president OF the National Cash Reg
lister Company. and others against the Hallwood
Cash Register Company, Henry S. HaIiwood. Cyrus
r. Huling r G Anderson, George W Sinks and
others. In these cases Mr.. Patterson and others
claim damages aggregatfng 10000 arising from
prosecutions instituted by the HalwOod Cash Reg
lister Company, Henry 3 HalwOod and others.
which Mr.. Patterson claims TO have been malicious
~ instituted. In this decision the court OverTuled
de&uTrers 70 the petitions, holding the same 70 be
good and suficisnt IN law The HallwoOd Cash
Register Company and other defendants must now
answer and stand trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
THE FRENCH POSITION.
Firm Objection to international
Control of Police.

Paris. March 19.-OHciaIs here say hat
Frances position is absolute and final against
placing Casabla1ca under International com
mand It is maintained that this IS not a cues
ton OF detail but one that involves the entire
F'ranco-German controversy over International
control OF the police. After exchanges at the
various capitals officials say. a vote win show
that France IS supported by Great Britain.
Spain Portugal and Russia, with Austria doubt
full and Italy and the United States abstaining.
Vienna is said 10 be wavering In regard TO sup
port OF Germany. The current opinion in official
circles IS that Germany intends to recede ron
her position. The semi-ofhciaI Temps" says;
We await Germany's final concessions. II We
wait in vain let Germany say So. and lec the
conference record a failure for which German
diplomacy must bear the responsi otlity before
the world
Statements in the semi-offciaI press. however
are sometimes designed 10 satisfy public opinion
and the indications are that the Foreign Minis
ter NJ Bourgeois, is adopting a less pe-emptory
tone.
NJ Bourgeois IN the Chamber OF Deputies
to-day requested a postponement OF the inter-
peilation OF NJ NIiHerand. former Minister q
Commerce which asked for an explanation OF
the situation at Algeciras n Bourgeois said
that the question was inopportuue ar the present
stage Later, when the Moroccan conference
had closed he hoped 20 be able 70 go into de-
tails, but at present he could only say that the
Cabinet intended to continue the pacific policy
Of its predecessor.
NJ. AIillerand withdrew his Interpolation. say
ing that he noted the fact that the ministers
had declared themselves in favor OF q pacidc
policy.
Berlin. March 19.-The German attitude at
Algeciras is passive one She is ready 70 con-
slider in a friendly spirit any proposal FOR the
supervision OF the Moroccan police embracing
the international principle. but beyond that
Germany will not go. She would prefer TO have
the conference adjourn without an agreements
rather than give UP the international idea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
RADIUM TREATMENT GIVES RELIEF
Cancer and Tumor Patients Getting Help at
Presbyterian Hospital.

II is reported that radium Is being used 10 good
effect at the Presbyterian Hospital by DR.. Robert
Able 10 cure cancers and tumors. At the hospital
last night It was said that radium was being used
but ignorance Of It's effect thus far and the num-
Der Of cases in which it being used was pro-
fessed.
one case IN which radium has been used with
Is that Of Mrs. Laura Hessenberg, Of
No. % West l25th street For fifteen years she has
had a humorous growth IN her neck which recently
encroached so much on the thoraK and alimentary
canal that she threatened with strangulatiOn.
Two weeks ago DIT. Able began 10 treat the growth
with Tadium. An incistOn about two inches deep
was made in the tumOr, and a capsule containing
radium inserted. Six hours later IL removed.
Mrs Rosenberg says that while she felt the
capsule distinctly. there was no pain.
Measurements taken three days later showed
that the tumOr had diminished 20 an appreciate
extent. week later the operation was repeated.
this time with more marked Improvement,
giving ground for "a belief IN an ultimate cure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20

a mutiny OF four thousand soldiers at Sebastopol.
complicated with a general strike OF employees OF
the post and telegraph services, broke out No
veuber 25 1895. Schmidt, who had been dismissed
from the navy because OF his revolutionary Opin-
ions, went on board the cruiser OtchakOn and as
sumed command Of the vessel and Of the other mu-
tinOus ships. On November q ths Otchakof and
nine other vessels Of the Black Sea fleet and reg
iment OF infantry attempted to seize the city The
ships opened fire the forts, which replied. sink
ing the cruisers OtchakoI and Dnieper and
transport Schmidt captured. The seven re-
naming ships surrendered 10 the loyal warships
Of Admiral Chouknin, and on November 30 the
regiment which had revolted was forced TO sur
render. The casualties were estimated at 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
HALF ROUND WORLD TO AID PATRICK.
Corporal Stanbery, Who Was Once Rice's
Valet, Comes from the Philippines

Word has been received by ". N. K. Oloor, that
Corporal Alexander 3. Stanbery who Is coming
half way round the world TO testify in behalf %
Albert T. Patrick has arrived in this country
Stanbery was the predecessor OF Charles F. Jones
as valet OF William Marsh Rice. and was with him
IN Texas after the death OF Rice. He makes am
davit that Jones told him he had lied at the Pat
rick trial and that in reality Mr.. Rice had died a
natural death.
Stanbery. who is now a corporal IN Company c.
18th United States Infantry. stationed in the Philip
pines. ordered to come here for the hearing
before Recorder Con. On his arrival IN san Fran
cisco last Friday he directed 70 proceed to
Fort Jay, IN New York HarbOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
WOULD PUNISH REVOLVER CARRIERS.
Judge Foster Holds Girl, Acquitted of As,
sault for Having Weapon.

Judge Foster. In General Sessions. went on record
yesterday as strongly opposed TO persons carrying
rcvoYrrs without license and announced that
he would severely punish any one shown TO 5have
carried a revolver uniawfully, even II he or she
was trial for another offence. His statement
was brought out in the trial Of Josephine Garfolo
Italian girl. who acquitted Of assault in the
first degree. He held her in 500 bail on q charge
Of carrying revolver without a license
After Crticising the Italian race for its ready
Of weapons Judge Foster said: Il believe we
can stop d great deal OF crime n we can stop the
carrying OF these weapons. I only regret that the
fore me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20

The Party OF Trade and Industry will
doubtly elect some members. and will be
conservative factor.
The present indications are that the COnstitu-
tonal Democrats VIII constitute the left, with
lot over one-thiri OF the membership. The
majority viii consist OF the Centre party and
Conservatives, with their position not sharply
defined, and a few extreme reactionists. The
constitutional Democrats believe that with pO-
litical development they may draw enough
strength from the Centre TO enable them TO
obtain control. especially II the government
shows a reactionary disposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
PRINCE OF WALES SAILS FOR EGYPT.

Kurraohee India. March 1s.-The Prince and
Princess Of Wales. having completed five months
trip In India, sailed to-day board the British
battleship ReDOwn for Egypt. where they Will spend
a week Thence they VIII go 10 Athens to meet
King Edward and Queen Alexandra Before their
departure the Prince Of Wales held investiture.
Among the hOnOrs conferred that Of Com
panion Of the Indian Empire upon Major Colin F.
Campbell, husband Of the former Miss Nancy
T.aItar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
DARTMOUTH GRADUATE DISAPPEARS.

[By Telegraph The TrlbuneI
Portland, Ne, March l9-The whole city OF Port
land Is the lookout for Albert I. True a Dart
mouth graduate and civil engineer Of the United
States Engineers Department. who disappeared a
week ago and. It Is feared. has wandered away and
been frozen to death or committed suicide. Colonel
Stewart. commander OF this military district OF
coast artillery, viii have his troops sCOur the
woods tomorrow, and the harbor viii be dragged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
PREACHERS SAY POLICE ARE LAX
Methodist Ministers DeplOre State of AZ.
fairs in the Underworld"

The Methodist Preachers Meeting adopted q
series Of resolutions yesterday d=r.1-Ug the state
Of affairs in the underworld" as revealed In the
recent exposures OF the uaSro Su-isgs and his
vice syndicate The resolutions. introduced by TIE
Rev. DR.. George r. S,ro5rilse. declared that thu
Police Department has been lax iu the performances
Of It's duty and went oG TO say that the meeting
would pledge itself work for the eradication ~
vice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
FRENCH OFFICERS SENT TO PRISON.
Three Sentenced for Refusal to Aid in Garry
ing Out Separation Law.

Rennes March ia council or war held here
has sentenced Major Henry to years innprison-
meut and Captains Cleret and Spiral each to a
days imprisonment for refusing to order their
troops to enter local church and assist In taking
inventory. The trial aroused widespread at
tenttOn IN army circles, It was considered to
be a test case. The defence set forth that the
execution OF civilian proceedings was not part OF
the duties OF the army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
MORENGO EIUDEs GERMAN TROOPS.
Surrounding Movement Fails-COst of Rebel
hon to Germany. $4,000. 900

Berlin, March 1s.-Ohcial dispatches received
from German Southwest Africa to-day announce
the failure Of the surrounding movement under
taken by the German troops against Jacob
MorengO the last and most active OF the native
leaders OF the rebels The movement had been
going for weeks and six large detachments
with fifteen field and machine guns. took part
in It
The Rsichstag to-day passed the fourth sup
Elementary African budget OF S7500,000. The
total cost Of the Instruction up TO date is about
R1SO 600 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
MANY TROOPS ARRIVE AT LENS.
Forty-six Thousand Miners on Strike
Minor ARRAYS.

Lens. March 19.-Many detachments Of troops,
including artillery and Dragons, have arrived
here as a result OF the miners strike. About
forty-six thousand men have quit work and
are parading the towns. carrying red flags Sew
eraI minor collisions have occurred. The Miners
Federation will meet tomorrow to consider the
question OF declaring a general strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
FOREIGNERS LOSSES IN CAUCASUS.

Tihis, March 19.-The Viceroy has issued
proclamation to foreigners who suffered losses
IN the rebellion, saying that he cannot indemnify
them, but pointing out that they can bring pro-
ceedings in the local courts against officials who
have neglected their duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
MOROCCAN COMPROMISE.
TERMS REPORTED IL1DE.
Agreement Expected To Be IN
nOuHCed at Nert Session.

Algeciras, March 19.-The opinion has gained
ground all day that a settlement OF the Franco
German controversy before che Conference g
Moroccan Reforms Is merely matter OF hoUre
1t was currently reported this evening that the
terms Of compromise had been practically ar
ranged, and that announcement Of a settlements
probably would he made at the next plenary
sitting OF the conference which is expected 70 bs
held either tomorrow or Wednesday
Details Of the compromise are not ootsinabls.
but It Is said that the concessions relate 90 both
the police and the bank questions. To Is under
stood that the forward move is the result OF
pressure from the Representative Of the neutral
powers. who have displayed considerable f1pa-
thence over the delay. and have urged that IN
creased efforts be made by the French and Ger
man delegates toward a solution OF the d IN
cultes
London. March 19-The clouds which havs
been hanging over AIEeciras for the last week
have practically disappeared and fa the opin-
Ion OF the Foreign ONCE the basis Of an agree
ment on the Moroccan question win be reached
at to-morrow's session OF the conference. This
agreement viii be based on a modification % the
German demands with respect 70 the police
while France viii concede part OF what she has
been asking in regard to the Moroccan Bank
The details viii not be published until the meet
ing Of the delegates-in fact. France viii not
state what she is willing to concede until Ger
many has placed her cards on the table
The committee meetings az AIEeciras have
been so harmonious that the Forefsn once here
does not believe that hitch is possible Every
detail has been discussed between Great Britain
and France The French Ambassador. Paul
CambOn has visited the Foreign Office every at
ternoOu in the last ten days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20

Jewel Box" by Tournieres. and we are altogether
captivated by No. q, Portrait of Lady Resem-
bling Mary Queen OF Scots" given TO Aonzo San
chez Coello There is a warmth and there is a
certain unctuous touch in this more suggestive OF
the school OF Pourbus than OF the Spanish artist,
but the main point is that the portrait is charm
ing biz Of paintlng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
FAILURE FOR S18.5OO.OO0.
Great Firm of MoScotO Tea Mer-
chants Reported InSot1ent.

Moscow. March 19.-Rasstorgoue1 Brothers.
the largest firm of tea merchants IN Russia have
failed for S13.5OOOOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
PARkHURsT PLoTrER INDICTED

Larry Rogers, the former police stool pigeon who
helped cOncOct the alleged plot TO sandbag DR..
Parkhurst, was indicted by the grand jury yes
terday. He VIII be aEraigned before Judge O'SuIl-
IN Part to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
[From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, March ~
CHARGE AGAINST sURGEONs.-The death Of
Paymaster Howard p. Ash Of the navy at the
naval station at Guantanamo Saturday, was
great shock TO his service associates and the mem
bers OF his family who live in Washington. The
operation 10 which Ash subjected was a minor
one, and ordinarily entaiIed great risk. Accord
Ing 70 the report received from the naval author-
ties at Guantanamo, the paymaster died under cir
custances which called for investigation OF the
work OF the naval surgeons on that occasion. The
surgeon general OF the svy received the complaints
to-day and once took steps to ascertain whether
the operation and whether all the usual precautions
that the Young paynasteT bed to death Before
Showed coDs9erebis fss6 When o. tl bear6 these
reports. The official dispatch was brief and ap-
Ing some sensational charges OF professional lncom-
potency. On the other hand, the naval surgeons
full inquiry from unpreJudced into the cir
cunstances surrounding Paymaster Ash's death.
ORDERS IssUED-The following orders have
been issued:
ARMY
Captain DANJFL B PEyoRB ga Infantry. to his regi-
Retirement OF Colonel JOHN D. HALL. assistant surgeon
Captain a4 sTEP 70 n E99T from 4h Battery field
Captain DANIEL T MOORE from unassigned list 10 attn
Battery, field artillery.
Captain HARRY F JACKSON, artillery corps from Forr
Monroe 70 once CHIEF Of artillery Washington reliey-
viii proceed 10 Attn Battery hsgi artillery.
Resignation Of Second Lieutenant WILLIAM n. CAMP
BELL 9TH Infantry. accepted.
Captain WESTON P CHAMBERLAIN assistant surgeon
10 ia kson Barracks relieving First Lieutenant
to Fort sam Houston
First Lieutenant ROBERT L CARHWELL, assistant sur
Se24s to Fen MaDowe relieving First I4egtensnt
to Columbus Barracks
De 8r R4yD s sas BH99ss5s 8S@s.sf 3 n9 ss@
NAVY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
LIEUTENANT SCHMIDT EXECUTED.
Leader of sebastOpOl Mutiny Shot with
Three Of His Sailors.

St Petersburg. March 19-Former Lieutenant
Schmidt, who commanded the vessels Of the
Black Sea feet, which mutinied in November OF
last year, was shot to-day at OtchakoH with
three OF his sailors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-20
SAILED

March 1.-THE Columbia from Hampton Roads for New
port. the Scorpion from New orleans for Pensafola
the Callao from Hong Kong for Canton; the Yankee
from Guantanamo fOr Monte Crtst.
March The Don Juan de Austria from Monte Cst for
Guantanamo; Newport from Thomas for san
Juan. Glacier the BTutus. the Cesar and the
Potomac from Las Palmas FOR Port Said
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-01

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