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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
NINE MEN KILLED.;
FORTY ARE INJURED
Result of Explosion on British
Steamer.
SEVERAL BODIES DIsMEMBERED
Explosion Was Heard Many Miles and
Was Apparently Caused by the Ig-
milton of a Barrel of Naptha-Fire
Resulted from Explosion.

London, June 14.-Nine men were
instantly killed and about 40 wounded
as the result of terrific explosion
Thursday on the British steamer Ha-
verford, of the International Naviga-
ton company.
The vessel, which is commanded by
Captain Nielsen, arrived here We'd
nesday from Philadelphia June 2, land
ed her passengers and proceeded to
HuslIisson dock early Thursday morn
ing in order to unload. The steve
dores were in the act Of loosing the
steamers matches when suddenly
most violent explosion occurred. 1t
blew off the matches, rent the docks
and hurled dead and wounded men in
all directions.
and the deck resembled tie floor Of
charnl house.
The explosion, which was heard for
many miles, was apparently caused by
the ignition of barrel Of naptha, and
was followed by an outbreak of fire.
The cargo, consisting of linseed oil
cake, in hold No. 2 and hold No. 3,
was soon blazing fiercely.
Firemen and police hurried to the
spot and the injured were quickly TAX
en- to neighboring hospital, while the
work of searching for further posi-
BILE casualties proceeded with vigor,
in spite of the fireceness of the fire,
which soon attained alarming proper
tions, owing to the inflamable nature
of the cargo.
After two hours hard fighting, how
ever, the f1remen obtained the mastery
of the flames.
1t is believed that a number of men
taken to the hospital will succumb to
their injuries.
The cause of the disaster has not
been ascertained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Gold Quartz in Tennessee.

Chattanooga, June IA special to
the News from Hartman, Tenn, tells
of a rich find of gold bearing quartz
in Rea county. lockwood people
have opened the quarry and prepara-
tions are being made for immediate
development DR.. w. E. Spencer, who
has had considerable experience in
western mining camps, has assayed
small samples of the quartz and dis
cvoered the precious metal present in
considerable quantities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Peonaqe Case In Mississippi.

st. Louis, June 14.-Acting under
instructions from Washington, United
States Marshal Dorsey and force of
deputies went to Stanton, Mo-, early
Wednesday and arrested James Smith
a prominent planter, on the charge
Of peOnage. The accusation is that
Smith and others have been holding
negroes in bondage and making them
work on a swamp land plantation in
New Madrid county. Smith will be
given preliminary hearing in Skies
ton on June 21.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
General Lockout AGAINST EMPLOYEES.

Pittsburg, June 14.-Differences be-
tween the Master Painters A3socia-
ton of Pittsburg and the unions of the
Brotherhood of Painters over the pay
ment of car fare eliminated Thursday
in the declaration by the master paint
ers of general lockout against their
employees. This means a suspension
Of IS per cent of the shops in Pitts
burg and Allegheny until the matter
is settled. About 1900 painters are
idle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
G. c. Matthews Critically III.

Macon, Ga, June 14-G. G. Mat
thews, managing editor of the Macon
Telegraph is critically i'll at his home
now. He rallied during the day, but
little hopes are entertained of his re-
covery Attending physicians have
not announced the cause of his pres
ent illness. He is one of the best
known newspaper men in Macon, and
many friends are anxious as to his
condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Edwards and Solomon Safe.

Savannah, Ca, June 13-Herbert
Edwards and Fred Solomon, the two
members of the Savannah naval re-
serve, who were wrecked with three
others on Beach Hammock, were res
cued Wednesday by a searching party.
They had suffered severely from expo
sure and hunger, but were otherwise
none the worse for their disaster.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
American Library Association.

New Hrk, June 14.-The thirty-first
ainua. convention of the American Lii
brary associajicn will be atANarragan-
sett Pier, r. on June 20, and will
last week. The association has
about 1900 members, who are libra
r9Ea and their assistants. State Libra
~ commissioners. trustees of libra
rie5 and men end women who are in
terested in library work
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
A Polite War.

A little boy, with an interest IN the
meaning of unfamiliar words, said TO
his mother. what is the meaning OF
'civiIY" Kind and polite" answered
his mother A puzzled look brooded for
a second on the boys face. Then ne
said. "Was it kind and polite war
that was in this country once PA
cific Unitafia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Benson Takes Oath of Office.

Washington, June IA. W. Ben.
son, appointed by Governor Hoch to
succeed J. r. Burton, as senator from
Kansas, was inducted into Office Thurs
day. His credentials were presented
by his colleague, Senator Long, by
whom he was escorted to the vice
presidents desk where the oath of Of
flee was administered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
San Francisco losses.

New York, June 14.-Through an er-
ror in transmission the losses of the
Royal Exchange Assurance corpora
tion were stated in London dispatch
Wednesday to be from $2O,O0O,00O to
$22,500,000. Corrected figures show
that the corporations San Francisco
losses are from $2,2OO,OOO to $2,40O,-
OO0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Quarantine ReauIa,Iona uoncmnan

Washington, June 14.-Preliminary
negotiations have been concluded be-
tween the United States and Ecuador
for quarantine regulations which will
lesson the possibility of interchange
of yellow fever infection between Pan
ANA and Guayaquil, the chief port of
Ecuador.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
judge harois Granted Bail.

Louisville( KY, June IA special
from Jackson, KY, says that Judge
James Hargis, who is under arrest
here, charged with the murder of DR..
B. d. Cox, has been granted bail in
the sum of $4,000 The bond was
Immediately furnished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Caused Great REJOICING.

Moscogee, l. T., June 14.-Here and
there throughout Indian Territory
there was great rejoicing Wednesday
night over the apparent near approach
Of statehood. A movement has been
started to set aside as a holiday the
day followipa +b~ sign1n& of the bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
ohoked To Death by BURGLAR.

Indianapolis, June 14.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Tresch, aged 81, was choked to
death by burglar Wednesday night.
Mrs. Tresch lived for some time af-
ter the burglar escaped and revived
long enough to tell of the cause Of
her death, but was unable to describe
her assailant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Nenro Gets Twenty Years.

Natchitoches, La, June LIKE
Connolly, young negro who confess
ed that he attacked an 11-year-old
white girl and tore her clothing, al
though not otherwise harming her,
has been sentenced to twenty years
Imprisonment. The charge against
him was assault with intent to rape
Sentence was passed thirty six hours
after the offense was committed. The
girls father helped to capture the
negro and counseIled moderation to
those who suggested violence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Wisconsin Governor Nominated.

Marion, Wis, June 14.-The Prohi-
bition state convention Thursday
adopted a resolution calling on Sen
ators Spooner and LaFollette to vote
to expel Reed Smoot. The platform
is based on woman suffrage. E. L..
Eaton, of Madison, was nominated for
governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Reutenburq Gapon's Murderer.

st. Petersburg, June 14.-The official
inquiry into the death of Father Ga
pom has resulted in verdict that
Gapon was murdered by Reutenburg
and two accomplices. The government
has formerly demanded the extradi-
ton of Reutenburg from Switzerland,
whence he fed from Finland
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Three Hundred Graduates.

Lincoln, Nebr., June 14.-The annu-
al commencement exercises of the
University of Nebraska were held
here Wednesday, the senior class and
the graduates of the several colleges
numbering about 300 being addressed
by General Nelson A. Miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
w. J. 3. Jr, Talks of Fathers Fame.

Eow York, June 14.-William Jen-
nings Bryn, Jr., arrived. Wednesday
from Bremen, after having accompa-
MED his father in his travels. 81
was surprised said young Bryan, "to
find how well my father was known
wherever we Travelled. They knew
about him even in the wilds of India
and in China. They knew, too, that
he had never been president, but that
he had run"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Gets 1La Years Imprisonment.

Moscow, June 14.-Michalin, the
workman who murdered Nicholas
Dhuman, the revolutionist, whose fu-
neral Nov. 2, 1905, was the occasion
of a great liberal demonstration, has
been sentenced to Imprisonment for
year and a half
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Wants Minutes lnsneoted

New York. June 14-Dr. Walter Gill
lete of the Mutual Life, who was re-
Gently indicted, has applied through
counsel to inspect the minutes of the
special insurance grand jury in con-
nection with the investigation leading
UP to his arrest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Several Injured in Wreck.

st. Louis, June 14.-A message
from Joplin, Mo-, states that the 'Fris-
co passenger train which left st. Louis
at p. m. Wednesday night crashed
into freight train between Went
worth and Pierce City, Mo-, injuring
a number of persons seriously.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15

Minister Charged with Incendiarism.
Murphysboro, ILL.,, June 14.-Rey.
Mile Cummins, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church here, has been
arrested charged with having set fire
to a residence here owned by his wife.
He will have a preliminary hearing
Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Victor \. oImstead statistician.

Washington, June 14.-Secretary
Wilson has announced the Appointment
of Victor II. Olmstead as statistician
to fill the vacancy created by the res.
ignation Of John H. Hyde.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Returns from Ireland.

New York, June 14.-O'Donovan
Rosa who went to Ireland last No
ven-ber to become secretary of the
Cork common council, came back with
his family OIL the steamship Caronia.
which arrived here Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-06-15
Si5o,ooo Fire Loss.

New York, June "A. Gross &
Co. s candy factory was burned Thurs
day, causing damage of $125,000.
The Pierce-Well Machine company,
adjoining, was damaged to the extent
OF S25, 5,0O0..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Calamities of the Blonde.

From the New York Mail.
If all the newspaper doctors are right
the eminent physicians who somehow or
other are continually giving the public the
benefit of the Information they possess-it
is a great mistake to be a blonde Light
people are subject to a great many bodily
troubles that dark people escape. It was
lately demonstrated in discussion in the
foremost of botanical journals that nearly
all the people who sensitive to ivy
poison are blondes. while most of the Inn
mune are dark skinned. Blondes, one au-
thority maintains, have a greater propor-
ton of red corpuscles than white in their
blood, and consequently possess less power
or resistance In germs and germ diseases
And now Prof. James Nevins HYDE of Chi
cago demonstrates that blondes are much
more susceptible to cancer than brunettes
All this goes to support the theory, stout
ly maintained by great many dark COM
plected people, that blondes are an abnor-
NAL development In the history of the
human race-a sort of garden sport
washed-out. unnaturally bleached type and
destitute therefore Of the natural guaran-
tees against disease. This theory declares
them to be mere result of deficiency of
sunlight, and therefore classhable with
celery grown under ground, with potato
vines that sprout In cellars and with grubs
that live in the hollows of trees and die as
soon as they are exposed to the light These
medical revelation, which will repeal all
the edicts and deliverances that have gone
before IT. In any case there is the best of
reason to believe that In this country the
race is slowly breeding back to the darker
unts, through a variety of influences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Brutal Sheep shearing.

From Country Life In America.
In the farther west, where by far the
greater number of sheep are raised, the
shearing Is often done by rowing bands OF
shearers whose only thought is to dispose OF
as many head as possible in day. To re-
move piece of skin as large as the palm
Of the hand Is a trifing matter to them
Sometimes 1t Is the case with a struggling
sheep that this mishap occurs several
times. 1t Is rare indeed for a sheep to
pass through this ordeal without skin
puncture in one or more places. Reference
is made to hand shears. but the excellent
invention of power shearing machines has
not removed all the danger of injury to
the sheep. With these clippers In the hands
of careless or Indifferent man 1t Is an
easy matter to stick the points of the
guards into the sheep or to cut Sits In it's
skin. 1t must not be made to appear, how
ever, that the shearers of the west are
more cruel than those of the great sheep
raising countries of Argentina New Zea-
land or Australia, but the practice Is none
the less reprehensible and worthy the pro-
test of all humane citizens In the sheep
shearing contest at the worlds fair at st.
Louis last October some of the contestants
were 50 bloody In their work that the
sheep and goats when released presented
sickening sight. Because OF this fact. the
judges of the contest. so far as the ma
chimes were concerned. went beyond their
prescribed duties to rebuke the inhumane
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
FINANCE AND TRADE IN
MARKETS OF THE WORLD
was an important increase in the surplus

was an important increase In the surplus
reserve.
The cash gain shown by the statement
was $3.S15 800 600. while the estimates,
which were based upon the traceable move
ments of money during the week. indicated
a probable increase Of about 81 millions.
Deposits increased $12. III 100, which
amount very nearly correspondent with the
sum of the decrease in loans. less the gains
In cash: therefore the statement made a
good proof
The required reserve against general de-
posits decreased So. 1925, adding which to
the increase In cash made Sd. 995. 075 as the
gain in surplus reserve to 81. 694 600. Com
puted upon the basis of deposits. less those
of $n. 01O.5 500 public funds-which. 1t may be
noted increased 81 .03S 800 during the week
the surplus is Sc. Al. 225 Loans decreased
SIG. 400 400; this Is the first loss in this Item
since April IA. though meanwhile there has
been almost constant liquidation as the re-
suit of realizations and bear pressure on
the stock exchange
The daily average of bank clearings, dur
Ing the week. was 324 millions, against 431
millions in the previous week. Clearings
reported on Saturday rejecting Fridays
business. were 1927, sol 1873 Comparisons Of
loans by individual banks show that nine
institutions reduced the item by II 1-5 mil
lions: six banks gained 5A millions net cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Man at the PIoW.
From the Atlanta Journal.


Just thought In recognition of a fellow
who seldom gets into the newspapers. He
doesn't make much news. He knows mighty
little about the city ways of making
money. He has a fine liking for clean
financial methods and hearty scorn for
all that Is crooked. Perhaps 1t Is his man.
ner OF living that makes him want to be
honest. Let that man see problem play,
one of those things that serve to satisfy the
jaded appetite of metropolitan people, ana
you'll find splash of red on his tanned
cheek and he will wonder how 1t Is possible
for women to be present. Tell him about
bribery and stock jobbing and franchise
stealing and few OF the thousand forms
of gouging the public and you will jar his
faith in the natural goodness of humanity
Just now this type OF good American citd-
zen is following a plow. 1t is hard work,
1t puts big ache In the back and callous
on the hands. 1t destroys the complexion.
1t calls for brown overails and perspra ton
The man Is happy in his work. He whis-
ties as he trudges along In the furrow. He
clucks TO the horses and finds Joy in the
freedom OF his life. He doesn't go into rap
lures over green fields and singing brooks
and songs of birds. They are part OF his
environment They are routine, but he
loves them just the same. But he feeds
the world. He makes existence possible
He Is the head OF the procession In which
are marching the doctor. the lawyer, the
banker. the idler. He is the fourtainhead
OF wealth and prosperity. lie Is the cred
itor OF humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Al He Needed.
From Harper's Week.

From Harper's Weekly.
A number OF Wall street men at luncheon
one day were discussing the remarkable
ability OF a certain operator In the street to
weather any financial storm.
why" said one of the financiers, that
chaps a wonder. / don't know how many
times they've had him against the wall yet
he always contrives to get away
II have heard 1t said" observed another
that Blank Is resoureeful enough to maze
a living on desert island"
Yes. he could do that, too" affirmed the
first speaker, III there were another man on
the island"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
HEARD ON 'CEIANGE

The condition of the market shows but
little change as the result of the operations
Of the past week. The latter were SO few
and SO insignificant In character as to have
had very little effect. 1t seems there Is a
general disposition to wait for something
to turn up. and exactly what that is. OF
course Is not known. The main thing is
that 1t must be something that will bring
business.
1t is believed that the prospect for the
latter is at least hopeful. in spite OF the
near approach of the summer season and
the usual dull time that comes in its wake
Some indication Of reviving interest Is prob
ably manifested in the talk that Is now
going on about the probable president of the
Washington Railway and Electric Company.
There Is nothing very definite as yet in
this talk. but still it may be looked upon as
a good sign from the standpoint Of interest
in the market that there Is any talk at all
1t is not thought that IL any change Is
made 1t will be a radical. one. no shifting
in the control Is anticipated, although the
injection into the annual elections of the
company the holders of the stock as voters
may make some change.
good proportion of this stock Is now
said to be in the hands of Washington peo-
pie, and some estimates put the amount as
high as one-half Of the entire six and a
half millions of the stock. OF course. there
is no way Of reaching definite determine
ton on this point, as the stock Is non-divt-
dend and hence there Is no need to have 1t
transferred on the books of the company
so that the names Of the actual owners are
not recorded.
A movement both in Mergenthaler and in
Lanston served to enliven the proceedings
at the meeting OF the board during the lat
ter part of the week. There are several
reasons given lfor this movement but moth
ing that is specially new or that indicates
any particular change.
1t Is probable that 1t is mainly due to
what Is termed manipulation. and to those
who have been selling Lanston short, for
example, the upward movement may serve
as check. There Is also the usual gossip
about a merging OF the two companies. but
that is something that is liable to be heard
whenever the situation grows interesting in
connection with either Of the stocks.
The bank stock list has been absolutely
without feature. The only possible excep-
ton is that of the stock of the Second Ma
tional Bank. The bid advanced about three
points and reached 153 without bringing out
any of the stock. 1t Is thought, however
that the stock Is worth more than the pres
ent prices. as the business that is done is
looked upon as justifyng such an advance
1t Is said that the bank is not only earn
ing it's 8 per cent annual dividend on the
increased capital. but that it is also adding
to the surplus. The new interests which
have come into the bank with the new
stock are to be given representation on the
board at the meeting of the stockholders
which will be held Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Manchester Cloth Market.

MANCHESTER, England. May 1.-THE
cloth market was fairly active during the
week. Calcutta took most OF the Indian
business. but Bombay and Madras pur-
chased few shirtings. Mediterranean
buyers were quIeter, owing to the liberal
stocks in their markets, while Chine did
a small miscellaneous trade. Only finish
Ing cloths were quiet. T-cioths were ac-
tive and firm.
Merchants generally were not so eager to
place contracts for months ahead in view
Of the possibility that an accumulation OF
stock may reduce prices On tho other
hand. manufactures confidently adhered
to firm quotations.
Yarns were quiet. The turnover was
below the average.
American cops of the fine grades were In
good request at hardening rates. The lower
sorts were quiet. Quotations were an eighth
dearer for the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK, May 12-Total imports of
merchandise and dry goods at the port
of New York for the week ending today
were valued at S15.772,6O5
Imports of specie were $44.793 silver and
S., 1873. 1913 gold Exports of specie were
1907 $50 silver and $4,000 gold.
The dry goods market today showed
more activity in wide print cloths, with
fractional advances on narrow odds. Fine
goods are very strong and colored goods
held steady. Heavy sheetings were weak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
New York Mining Stocks.
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK. May 12.-The Financier
says this week:
Last weeks official statement of the New
York Associated Banks conditions, at least
as regards cash reserve. is more In accord
snce with the expectations as based upon
the preliminary estimates than any OF the
recently issued returns. The loan item too.
reflected the liquidation which has been In
evidence. but not shown in the statements
In the last fortnight. Largely as the result
OF such LIQUIDATION, deposits. and conse-
ouently reserve requirements. decreased last
week. SO that with the gain In cash there