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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

MASONIC BOARD OF CONTROL.-H
D. Mack, president; + T. Myers. seer e.
tarv. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

FOR SALE-Eight-roo house. almost
new, on Fourteenth street, north of
Eleventh avenue; excellent house. on
heavy stone foundations; grained in
bath room. with piumbing ali in: on
high. dry lot; owner anxious to sell
this month. For particulars inquire
of II. n Walker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
FLORISTS.
HEATING. AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, DUFVA & CO.-Heatins
and plumbing along scientific lines
Careful and skilled workmen. Prompt
attention. ia West Seventeenth street
Phone 1148.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

men in each county. to
represent hardware department.; eS-
tablished house; salary. $21 weekly:
expense money advanced. Address
Hardware, Desk II. the Columbia
House, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

addition. about forty very. Beautiful.
level lots, which will be sold for next
60 days at S275, and the corner lots
$500; on the following unheard of
terms: s25 down, no more payments
required for, five years. only per
cent interest. Four houses in course
of erection in this addition will be
sold on the following terms: 800
down, SIS per month including inter-
est, until paid; or arrange for one of
these houses and viii build to suit
you on same terms. Old phone. H
X. Walker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

WANTED-Agents wanted everywhere
to sell our popular policies. covering
all accidents, diseases and occupa-
tions; something entirely new and is
sued by this society only; easily un-
derstood and easily sold; cost but sc
per annum each, payable monthly If
desired large commissions paid i'm
mediately and exclusive territory al
lowed. Address National Accident
Society, $50 Broadway, New York.
Established 20 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, G. ST. PAUL
Railway-D., r. i. & n. w. passenger
station at foot of Seventeenth street. s.
B. STODDARD, Agent. =. l.. Hinrichs,
commercial agent. 303 Brady street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

WANTED - Good hustler. to travel:
good salary: expenses advanced; re-
liable house; travelling experience un :
necessary; staple line; advancement:
permanent for right party; reference
es. Address Manager. 1O2 Star build
Ii Ithicn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

acknowledgements trustworthy man
to work in Illinois. representing large
manufacturing company; salary. SAC
to $50 per month paid weekly; eX-
penSes advanced. Address. with
stamp. j. II. Moore. Rock Island III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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WANTED-To rent, by March 10 or be-
fore, modern cottage or five or six
room house, by family of three; good
location, convenienceS; reasonable.
Telephone west 729-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY
at lowest rates. Ludolph & Reynolds
lawyers, Buford block. corner Seven
teenth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

FOR RENr-The j. w. White residence,
1880 Twentieth street; possession any
time after March 20; house is new and
has IL large rooms, besides finished
attic; all modern conveniences; two
toilets. detached bathroom, hot water
heat. laundry, ciStern and city water.
electric lights and gas; firSt-class
throughout; $50 Il month. Inquire of
T.. .. Van Calder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

FOR SALE-Cheap. nice level lots, Ask
125 feet, facing Long View street car
track, corner Twenty-sixth street and
Eighteenth avenue. Also will sell or
trade, adjoining the above, new sew
en-roon mouse, win nearly one acre
Twenty-siXth street. No city taxes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

FOUR acres. with house. situated on
corner Twelfth street and Cemetery
road, in South Rock Island; fine place
for gardening, florist. or poultry rails
ing. The heirs are DESTROYS OF sell
ing these properties as soon as posi-
BILE. For further Information, apply
to d. F. Krell. 513 Eleventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
.wANTED-MALR HELP.

house - SIS =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

THE two-story brick store building
situated at 1917 Second avenue, now
occupied by Dindinger, the printer.
This is a good investment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD-At-
torneys-a law. Office in Rock ISL
adm National bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
Administrators Notice.

Marion E. Sweeney. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

$. stop at Rock Island for meals; .,
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
Notice of Final Settlement.

Marion e. Sweeney, attorney stormy Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
Rock Island & Peoria Division

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Trains leave Twentieth street station
Main line trains start from main depot
on Fifth avenue minutes in advance
of time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

WANTED-Honest young man. to traV-
.el. advertising and collecting: staple
line; SIS weekly and expenses. Kel-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

CHICAGO. BURLINGTON & QUINCY
Depot, Second avenue and twentieth
street Telephone, old west $50, new
6l4O. f. y. RIDDELL, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

WANTED-Competent tool makers on
Jig and special tool work. Address
Cram Writing Machine company, 100
Walnut street, ST. Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

FOR SALE-To close estate, the beau
tiful home No. 1872 Seventeenth street
modern improvements; east front:
eight rooms: fine location; best of re-
pair Call and examine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
wANTED-pos1TIoNs

EMPIRE COAL & COKE COMPANY
& Wholesale and retail dealers in BIZ
! luminous and anthracite coal. Prompt
delivery service. Office Ills First
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

ROCK ISLAND CoMMANDERY. NO. IS
K. meets in stated conclave or
the second Monday Of each month
II. A. ]. Mcdonald. Z. c.; r. c. Willer-
ton. recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
Notice of Final settlement.

Marion e. Sweeney. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

WANTED-Wood pattern maker; open
ling for first class wood pattern MAX
er at once" Williams, White & CO.,
Moline. ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
wANTED-FEMALB HELP.


WANTED girls at the Harper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03

a, arrival d, DEPARTURE; ., daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.
TRIO TnnCE No E7 A II a. A

ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL. NO 20, r. &
s. M.-Meets in stated communica-
ton on the third Wednesday of each
month NJ. NJ. Briggs, T. 1. NJ; l.. c.
Daugherty, secretary. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
inauuurated Governor of Ohio.

Columbus, o., Jan. 8-John NJ Pat.
tison, of Cincinnati, president Of the
Central Union Life Insurace compa.
ny, who defeated Governor Myron r
Herrick by 81 600 plurality was inau
gurated governor today in the capitol
rotunda in the presence of distin
guished company. The parade was at
once begun and although the weather
was disagreeable, between 1000 and
5000 troops were in line. Governor
Pattison, who is III, reviewed the troop
from a specially glass cage in the re
viewing stand and he stood on foot
during most OF the time tie parade was
passing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Count Witte Predicts Peace.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 8.-IntervieWed
by the Official Telegraph agency, Count
WitEe mas declared he did not believe
the reports that Germany would resort
to an aggressive policy in the Moroc.
can conference at Algeciras. Through
out Emperor Williams remarkable
reign, he said, Germany's policy had
been consistently pacific. He believ.
ed it would remain so and that the
conference would terminate without
any untoward incident, particularly be
tween France and Germany 1t was
his belief that the rumors to the con.
Jrary were spread for the purpose OF
influencing the bourses.
Referring to the situation in Russia
Count Witte protested against what
he characterized as the unfounded and
sensational reports spread in the for.
eign press and expressed The conviction
tnat Russia would emerge FROM the
present crisis rejuvenated. He con.
cluded by declaring that France con
tInued to display toward Russia senti
ments of friendship and good will
which Russia reciprocate1.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Engineer FORGOT Orders.

C-ry, Pa, Jan. S.-To an engine
mans failure 10 remember orders is
attributed the disastrous wreck on the
Philadelphia and Erie railroad at
Horne Siding, when three men were
killed and twenty persons injured
When Ehgineman Cavanaugl, whose
locomotive running light, crashed into
passenger train No 4, was asked
how he happened to be on the main
track, ne is alleged 10 cave exclaimed
'TMy God. forgot all about the pas
senger train" 1t is said that after
a searching investigation into the eau e
Of the wreck the person responsible
will be prosecuted. The injured in the
hospital here are all expected to re
cover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. SIS. T.
Mickle, druggist, testifying in the
case of Mrs. Josiah Pratt, at Rockwell.
City, accused of numbering her nus
band Last June, said that the defendant
purchased an ounce of arsenic from
him prior to ner husbands death. The
state alleges as a motive for the al
legged crime tlat Mrs. Pratt was il
love with farm hand, Will Pershing
and that the two conspired to murder
the woman's husband. Witness sal,
that during the dying mans convul
sions, the defendant and her alleged
lover laughed in the dead chambel
and held each others hands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
AUTO ACCIDENT ENDS IN SUIT.
Mother of Branch Lewis, Jr., Files
Suit for DAMAGES.

Atlanta, Jan. 8-Mrs. Rosa NJ. Lew.
is, whose son, Branch Lewis, Ir, was
run over and killed by an automobile
driven by Percy Pybus. Sept. 25, has
filed suit for $4,000 damages for his
death, against the owners Of the gar
age and the owner of the machine
The machine was the property of
Martin F. Amorous, according to the
petition. H. Imam and John F. Toole.
these three parties being named de-
PENDANTS.
The petition alleges that on Sept.
25, 1905, Branch Lewis, Jr., while
playing on Washington street at night,
was run over and killed by an automo.
bile driven by Percy Pybus, at an H.
legal rate of speed. The petition goes
on to state that Clinton Amorous was
the only person authorized by the city
to run the machine, and that Percy
Fybus had no right to take it out or
to run it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
RUSSIA is QUIET
DURING CHRISTMAS
Day Was Spent In Traditional
Fashion.
RELIcIus SERVICES ATTENDED
In ST. Petersburg All Theaters, Cafes
and Other Places of Amusement
Were Closed, and the Snow Kept
People in Their Homes.

st. Petersburg, Jan. S.-Fine snow
sitting down from a cold sky furnished
ideal weather for the Russian Christ
mas, so far as st. Petersburg was con.
cerned. ALI the theaters and other
places of public amusement, even the
restaurants were closed and the day
was given UP to the proverbial Russian
hospitality
The dissensions which have torn
and distracted the country seemed to
have disappeared for the moment, and
even the radical newspapers animated
by the sentiment of peace and good will
to all, silenced their guns
The day passed quietly and without
untOward incident. The religious ser
vices in the churches were largely at
tended.
AT the palace at Tsarskoe4Selo the
emperor himself presided at the Christ
mas tree. Later, accompanied by the
imperial children, his majesty visited
the quarters of his imperial Cossack
escort to the members of which he dis
tributed presents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Earthquake Shocks Felt.

Kansas City, Jan. S.-A distinct
earthquake shock with motion from
north to south, lasting from % sec
onds to l minute in duration, was felt
in Western Missouri, eastern Kansas
o'clock Sunday evening The territory
affected extends from Nebraska on the
north, nearly to the Oklahoma and
Indian Territory line on the south, and
from Salina. Kans, on the west to
Kasas City, St. Joseph and Joplin
Mo, on the east. No damage was re-
ported, although persons ran to streets
at some places in fear tnat their
houses would tumble in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Sensation Exnectad In Trial.

Philadelphia, Jan. 8.-The second
week Of the trial of John w. Hill, for.
mer chief OF the filtration bureau, on
charges of forgery and falsifying rec
ords, is expesAsd to develop a still
stronger legal battle than was waged
during the presentation Of the prose
cutions. Among the witnesses for
the defense will be some of the fore
most engineers of the country
Among these will be former U.
S. Attorney General Judson Harmon.
Of Cincinnati Secretary of War Taft
is also expected to appear for Mr.
Hill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
BATTLESHIPS COLLIDE
IN new YORK HARBOR
Alabama Strikes Kentucky A
Damaging Blow.
BOUND FOR HAMPTON ROADS
Admiral Evans Will Probably order a
Court of Inquiry to Investigate the
Grounding of two ships and Cause
of the Collision.

New York, Jan. S.-While the bat
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, was
proceeding to sea Sunday the battle
ships Kearsarge and Kentucky ran
aground in the lower harbor off the
west bank light. The Alabama and
Illinois following next in line and be
fore they could alter their couse the
Alabama collided with the Kentucky,
striking her a glancing blow. The II
linois just got clear OF the tangle and
proceeded down the bay, anchoring out.
side the bar with the flagship Maine
The accident occurred shortly after
one O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Alabama remained by to render
assistance to the Kentucky and Kear'
sarge, and wireless messages were sent
to the Brooklyn navy yard for tugs.
The Kearsarge and Kentucky were
both refloated and went to sea with the
Alabama. The Kentucky, however, was
ordered back and returned 10 Tomp-
kinsville
A wireless message was received al
the Brooklyn navy yard Sunday from
the battleship Kentucky, stating that
the starboard side of the vessel, above
the waterline, had been quite badly
damaged in the collision with the Al
ALBANIA. 1t also was stated that the
Kentucky will come to the navy yard
for repairs.
The squadron of battleships was
bound for Hampton roads, where the
several divisions of the North Atlantic
feet now in home waters, are to be
assembled under Rear Admiral Evans
preparatory to sailing for West Indian
waters and Central American waters
for the annual winter maneuvers. The
battleships had gathered in New York
harbor, after undergoing extensive re-
pairs, some at the Boston and some at
the Brooklyn navy yards. The feet
had been divided, following the visit
of Prince of Battenburg to New York.
The Alabama, Maine Kearsarge and
Illinois should arrive in Hampton roads
late Monday night or early Tuesday
morning. AS soon as the Kentucky
joins the feet, Admiral Evans will
probably order a court of inquiry to
investigate the grounding of the two
ships and the subsequent collision
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Swallowed carboIIc Acid.

Chicago, Jau. 8.-W. Hall, of De
troit, Mica. travelling salesman, com,
mitted suicide mere by taking carbolic
acid The discovery of the suicide
came about through a long-distance
telephone message from Halls wife in
Detroit to the clerk of a hotel where
Hall was staying. Mrs. Hall stated
that she had received a peculiar mes
sage from her husband which caused
her to fear he meant to destroy him
self Investigation showed taat Hall
was already deaG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Held for Murder.

Dothan, Ala, Jan. Sc J. Cow
an, postmaster of Big Creek, is in the
Houston county jail, charged with the
murder of Curtis Rogers, a merchant Of
the same place. The killing occurred
in the store of Rogers, which was uset
also as the postoffice, and there were
no eye-witnesses. 1Cowan claims the
killing was accidental, and says tlat
a pistol falling from an upper shell
was discharged, causing the death 81
Rogers. Feeling in the Big Greek
community is said to be intense against
Cowan. He has waived preliminary
examination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Torpedo Boats Collide.

Norfolk, Jan. S.-During a heavy
blow in Hampton roads yesterday
morning, the torpedo boat destroyers
WOrGen and Lawrence, of the first tor
pedo flotilla, lying o& Sewells point,
came together in collision The Wor-
den was rammed and had to be CON
voyed to the Norfolk navy yard by
the Lawrence, which was uninjured.
At the navy yard today it was said the
Worden's injuries were NOT of a seri-
Gus nature. An investigation will be
made by the commander of the torpe-
do fiotilla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
CHARITY WORKER JAILED.
For Abusing His Ward, Beautiful
Young Girl.

Shelbyville, H., Jan. 8.-William
T. Layman, real estate dealer and
prominent politician, was committed to
jail in the city court for violation of a
14-year-old girl, whose benefactor he
was generally supposed TO be. He was
sent 10 prison to await the action of
the grand jury.
Layman is a widower, 65 years old
and his numerous acts of charity lad
kept down all suspicion wnen he was
seen frequently in the company of Rosa
Smith, but recently there had been
many protests and an investigation fol
lowed. The morning, it Is alleged,
they were found occupying the same
room. Layman denies emphatically
that he has wronged the child.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Double Suicide at RaIeinh

Charlotte. N. c., Jan. S.-W H.
Hood, aged %, merchant, of Raleigh
and a son of ex-Register cf Deeds W
H. Hood and Violet Page aged %
committed suicide in a rented room
at Raleigh Sunday. Hood leaves a
wife and two children. He left an in
surance policy on the table for his wife
and a ring and locket for his chill
dren. Nine empty bottles of laudanum
were found in the room. Hood. it is
alleged, had been drinking since Christ
mas day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
FATHER SLAIN AvENetNe CRIME
Constable Holders Daughter Had Been
Assaulted.

Beaumont, Tex, Jan. S.-Consta,
BILE ]. H. Holder, father of 7-year-old
Ruby Holder, who was criminally as
saulted by a Swede named William
Gregorson Christmas eve, was fatally
shot by his brother officers in the jail
yard while ne was trying to get al
Gregorson in his cell to slay him.
Gregorson was sentenced to fifty
years Imprisonment, and Holder was
not satisfied with the verdict. His
brother officers tried to persuade him
to leave the premises and Holder is
alleged to have opened fire. The Of
fcers responded and Holder fell with
a bullet through his body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Aued Man Murdered,

Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. S.-At Vo
more, So miles south of Knoxville
Richard Johnson, an aged pensioner
was murdered in his home last night
Three men entered mis- house and one
whom ne declared was Drew Upton, {
negro, shot him twice. He lived 81
minutes. Officers. arrested Drey ant
John Upton, negroes, and John Moses
white. They were bound to cour
without bond and are In Jail at Mad
isonville. Robbery is believed to hav,
been the motive. The aged man.
three children were the only witnesses
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Emnire,s BUDGET for 1906.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 8.-According
to the Novoe Vremya the revised bud
get as submitted to the emperor makes
the revenues for 1906 $1014 900, 900, as
against 81, OPT, ,O00, 900 forlast year. The
expenditures are estimated at $780,.
900 as against $1,200,O00, 900 for lasl
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
American Property Damaoed.

st. Petersburg, Jan 8.-Mr. Meyer.
the American ambassador, received
from consuls at Moscow and Odessa
detailed reports of the injuries suffer
ed by American property during the
recent riots A statement of the dam.
ages claimed will he forwarded by Mr.
Meyer to the state department for in.
s1ructiCns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Lived 1876 Years.

Philadelphia, Jan. 8.-Mary McDon-
aid, a-negress who claims 10 lbe 1875
years of age, is dead at the Home for
the Aged, an infirmary for negIoes in
this city. According to the woman
and her surviving relatives, she was
born Nov. A.. 1910, in settlement
known as FrogIown, near Valley Forge
Pa She often told of the scenes in
about the camp of Washington sol
,diers at Valley Forge during the win.
ter of 1777-78. She was of robust ply
sique and was an invetefate smoker
up to short time ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Labor Ticket In Alabama.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. S.-United
Labor League Of Alabama at a meet
ing here has decided to put on a Ia
Dor ticket for all state and county of
fees at the election this year. The
league is made UP of representatives
from every labor union in Alabama,
and this is the first effort of organiza-
tion to enter into state politics.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Shot pead purino scuffIe

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 8-Wnile
Thomas III. Hendon and Harry Gibbs
well-known young men employed at
the Jackson Cotton Oil mills. while
engaged in a friendly scuffle for the
possession OF pistol, it was discharg.
ed and Hendon dropped dead with a
bullet through his neck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
Rnthschilds Free Trader.

London, Jan. G.--Lord ROthschilds In
a speech in support of the projection
ist candidate, Thomas Frederick Hal
sey, the ruling member, announced
himself as a free trader, in favor OF
the negotiation of a tariff treaty with
other countries. He said he hat
never hidden the fact that he was q
free trader. He objected strongly
to the taxation of the food of the pec
Dle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
powie Holds to Mexican Scheme.

Mexico City, Jan. John A. Lew,
is, general manager of Prophet Dow
les Mexicon Zion colony, denies that
a plan for establishing colony in
this country mas been abandoned He
states that negotiations are pending
for the purchase of large tract of
good agricultural land in the northern
part of the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-09
TORPEDO. BOAT IS
DAMAGED IN COLLISION
Worden And Lawrence Crash
Into Each Other.
DUE TO WIND STORM
The Worden Was Badly Damaged,
While the Lawrence Was Uniniured.
No Details of Accident Received--In-
Vestigation Will Be Made.

Washington, Jan. S.--A telegram re
Norfolk, Va, announces that the tor
pedo boat destroyers Lawrence and
Worden were in collision Sunday some
where between Pine Beach and Nor
folk, and that the Worden has put into
the navy yard at Norfolk for repairs
No details OF the accident were Civ
en- in the telegram.