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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Invitations to weddinn Nollso.

Meridian, Miss, Feb. 27-Hardl
more than moment after wedding in
vitatiOns had been mailed announcing
her marriage to TnorAas Gibson Sin
clair for March T. Annie Bertha Calm
prominent young woman in Jewish
society circles, received Cyrus w
Scott at her home, and in less than
two hours they were married. The
successful suitor was an old sweet
heart, and came from Houston, Tex,
Saturday. He had not been off the
train very long before he visited the
Calm homestead and then it was thai
Miss Calm yielded, after winning
stormy argument with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Calm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
RUSSIA is PLANNING
TO PREVENT TROUBLE
Does Not Want Francs. And
Germany to Go to War.
RUSSIA is MUCH CONCERNED

A War Would End the Possibility of
Contracting Another Loan In Paris
of Which Russia Is in Urgent Need.
Hope of Agreement Abandoned.
st. Petersburg, Feb. Prussia is
using all her influence at Berlin to
prevent a rupture between France and
Germany Her action has been TAX
en- at the instance Of Paris, where the
Rouvier government is apparently con-
y1nced that Germany proposes to per
sist in her attitude even to the point
of provoking war.
On account of those relations exist
ing between the courts of Berlin and
ST. Petersburg, it is believed, in
France, that Russia Will have more. in
1luence on Emperor William than any
other power.
Earnest representations in favor of
concessions to insure avoidance of an
appeal to arms were accordingly being
made to which Germany replied that
she had no desire to provoke war.
Nevertheless, sne gave indication that
she proposed to modify her attitude,
and Russia's latest advices from AL
geciras say that practically all hope of
agreement has been abandoned
The head of the Russian reports that
the conference will be fruitless, al
though he expresses a decided opinion
that hostilities will not result Rus
sia is much concerned about the situ-
alton, as war between France and
Germany would greatly embarrass her.
Not only is Russia 50 engrossed with
the internal situation as not to be able
to offer aid to her ally, but war would
end the possibility of contracting an
is in urgent need.
Premier Witte has now become a
distinct advocate of an Anglo-Russian
understanding, and it is understood
that negotiations have been or are
about to be re-opened in London to
determine the status Of this agreement
1t they are successful new grouping
of the powers will undoubtedly check
Germany's ambitions. The main OBJ
stacle to an understanding is the dis
pute regarding the respective spheres
of influence of Russia and Great Brit
ain in Persia, as the Russians are
ing the Persian gulf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Recites Achievements of rona-

Washington, Feb. 27.-President
Roosevelt has addressed to the secre.
tary of war who has promulgated the
same in general order, a letter re
citing the achievements of the Japa-
nese admiral, Togo, during the late
war between Japan and Russia, and
repeating for the benefit Of American
soldiers and sailors the address issued
by the admiral on the conclusion of
the war The point Of the president s
letter is the necessity of keeping the
personnel OF the army and navy at the
highest pitch in time Of peace in or
der to be prepared for war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Land Frauds Discovered.

Salem, Feb. 27.-Fifteen forged land
certificates of the Oregon school land
were presented to the state land office
covering several thousand acres of
land in southern Oregon. The land
certificates are purported to have been
issued in 1902 TO Frank Toland, of Wis
consin. Toland, it is alleged, was
brought out from Wisconsin by the
defendants in the recent government
land fraud trials at Portland to con-
trovert the evidence of the prosecu-
ton 1t is understood here that the
certificates were given Toland to re-
compense him for expenses incident to
his appearance at the trials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Miss Busch to Wed scharer.

Pasadena, Calf, Feb, 27.-Members
of the Busch family still have not
decided on the date of the wedding of
Miss Wilhemina Busch and Lieuten-
ant Edward Scharer. When the for
NAL announcement of the engagement
was made by Adolphus Busch, the
girls father, he said, the performance
of the ceremony would depend Upon
the arrival of friends who are expect
ed from the east, but that it would
probably occur some time this week.
The final arrangements have not yet
been made, but it now seems likely
that the wedding will take place Satur-
day, and that the ceremony will b.
performed at o'clock in the after
noon at the Church of the Angels, with
a reception later in the winter home
on South Orange boulevard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Mobile Carnival Well Attended

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 27.-Mardi gras
was ushered in Tuesday morning with
the coolest weather prevailing for this
time of season in many years, but had
little effect upon those participating
in the events Of the program. The
greatest ever produced by the famous
Mystic Societies were witnessed Mon
day night and Tuesday by the larg-
est gathering of people ever assembled
in this city on similar occasions. 1t
is the most successful carnival in
the history of Mobile and the far
famed Knights of Revelry today was
a marvel of beauty both in artistic
and mechanical skill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Bride Was Crazv.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Edith
Stittsworth, who is suing for divorce
alleges that she was crazy when she
married her husband and that he join
ed her in wedlock for the sake of get
ting her money. She is 10 years old and
is pretty. AS soon as she realized
what she had done. she alleges, sac
brought suit. In her testimony in
court Mrs. Stitsworth said she did not
remember her wedding day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
WILL ENDEAvOR TO
PREVENT A STRIKE
Operators And Miners Will
Probably Hold A Conference.
ROOSEVELT ACTS PEAcEMAKER
Operators Committee of the Inter-
State Agreement Have Been Asked
to Meet to Consider the Question of
a Conference with the Miners.

Pittsburg, Feb. 27.-Acting on the
advice of President Roosevelt, made
through International President John
Mitchell, Of the Mine Workers, and
francis Robbins, of the Pittsburg
Coal company, and leader of the btu.
mlnous operators, the latter aas called
conference in this city for Wednes-
day OF the presidents committee, who
are members of the interstate agree
ment In an endeaVor to arrange some
means OF preventing a strike of the
bltuminous coal miners on April /.
In reply to President Roosevelts let
ters, published Tuesday morning, Mr..
Robbins sent the following to Wash
ington, d. c.:
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: found
your letter on my return from New
York Tuesday morning. Have asked
the operators committee of the inter
state agreement to meet me here on
Wednesday to consider the question of
a conference with the miners Will ad-
wise you of result Wednesday. Very
respectfully, Francis L. Robbins"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
BLACKBURN UNDER HEAVY BOND
Congressman Submits to the Jurisdic-
ton of the Court.

ton of the Court.
Asheville, n. c.. Feb. 27.-Congress-
man F. Spencer Blackburn, of the
eighth district of North Carolina, has
submitted himself to the jurisdiction
of the United States district court
in answering to the indictment recent
ly returned against him or the charge
Of having practiced before the treas
ury department and received fees
therefor in violation of the federal
law.
Judge Waddell issued an order trans
ferring the case to Greensboro, n c.,
on the application of Judge w. D. By
mum, who appeared for Blackburn. The
trial will be held about the middle
of April, at which time a special term
of the court will be called.
Mr.. Blackburn's bond was fixed at
$1,000, and was signed by E. ]. Har-
ris, former candidate for governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Man MysteriousIy Drowned.

Chicago, Feb. 27-While hunting in
the Illinois river bottoms, near Bath,
H., w. H. Lang. of Chicago, represen-
tative of the Lang Tanning company,
of Berlin, Ont, met his death by
drowning in a manner which will re-
main unexplained until his guide and
companion, who was found uncoH-
sciOus in the branches of a tree near
by, regains his senses. Mr.. Lang's
body was found in a Grand Island
swamp, after the arrival in Bath of
his son. Joseph Lang, who had been
notified imediately of the drowning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
THE LOVERS CANDLES.
An Old COurtship Custom That StiII
Prevails In Poland.

An Old COurtship Custom That still
Prevails In Poland.
A quaint old superstition is to this
day held In Poland to the effect that
two lighted candles set afoat on the
river by two lovers will by their con-
duct fOretell if the course of true love
will run smooth or otherwise.
The lovers candles are launched
at a very pretty water fete that takes
place every summer on that part of the
~Vistula which runs through Poland. 1t
commences at sunset. The river is
thrOnged with q procession of little
boats containing masked ladies and
gentlemen. Each person carries two
wreaths and two candles, the latter
representing the person carrying them
and the object of his or her affections.
They are lighted, fixed firmly in the
center of the wreaths and laid side by
side in the water Should they float
down the river close together it is a
sign that their lives should be united
Should they drift away from each 9TH
er it is a sign that the lovers will be
parted, and should they only drift
asunder for little way and farther on
come together again it is a sign that
the loved ones will only be, parted for
a time and all come right in the end.
There is much method and order about
the arrangement of this procession
The boats glide along in rows, so many
abreast, and after the first row have
proved their wreaths they move away
to the sides and the others come for
ward in succession. The river is we'll
Illuminated, and large concourse of
people assemblies to watch the pro
ceedingS. The scene is charming one
and reminds one more of fairyland
than of anything else
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Negotiating a Settlement.

New York, Feb. 27.-Negotiation
for settling the dispute between the
anthracite miners and operators have
been resumed between committees
representing both sides in the con-
troversy. This announcement was
made at President MitchelPs headquar-
ters by member of the national ex-
ecutive committee of the United Mine
Workers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
SEVERAL ARE INJURED
IN BURNING HOTEL
Two Men Jump And Fracture
Skulls.
1875 GUESTS ESCAPE INJURY
Fire Was Caused by Young Man La
boring Under Men&aI Excitement or
Nervousness, who Overturned Lamp
In His Room.

st. Louis, Feb. 27.-While laboring
under intense mental excitement or
nervousness, P. 7. Hughes, aged &c
from Lincoln, Neb., began throwing
furniture around in his room on the
third floor of the Comfort hotel Tues
day, finally overturning lighted lamp
and starting a fire.
Hughes and j. A. Courtney, 55 years
old, superintendent OF construction OF
the NIissouri=Pacific hospital, who also
occupied a third floor room, jumped
from windows to escape the flames and
were picked up with fractured skulls
and are in d critical condition.
r. B. Dickman, clerk of the hotel,
was seriously burned fighting the fire.
r. B. Dobson, a deaf mute, and Chas.
Reinz, a cook, ran through a blazing
hallway to escape and suffered burns.
Hughes had been taken from his
burning room when he broke away
from his rcscuers and rushed back
into the flames and a moment later
jumped from the window.
There were 125 other guests in the
hotel, but none was injured
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Persia Manifests Interest.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-A telegram
from Teheran indicates that consid-
cradle interest is manifested in Per-
sia at the possibility of an Anglo
Russian understanding. The Persian
papers warn the government that it
would result in the partition of Persia
and means of combating such an out
come they urge the immediate intro
duction Of state reforms modelled on
the British constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Colonel WoIcott Dead.

New York, Feb 27.-A F. Wolcott,
a civil war veteran, and turfman, is
dead at his home here from heart dis
ease. He was born in Salem, Mass,
siXty-eight years ago, and was a mem
Der of one of the Oldest New England
families. Colonel Wolcott made
tour of the world twice. He began
breeding horses at Crab Orchard, KY,
in 1885. Previous to this he had been
well known as a speculator, having
made and lost several fortunes in Wa
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Washington ana Harvard.

Washington received from Harvard
college the honorary degree of doctor of
laws. The distinction was voted by
the president and fellows of the college
at the meeting at Watertown April 3,
1916, ''as an expression of the graft
tude Of this college for his eminent
services in the cause of his country
and to their society" The signers were
President Samuel Langdon, Nathaniel
Appleton, John Winthrop, Andrew Ell
lot, Samuel Cooper and John Wads-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Agreement Reached in Bond Suit.

Nashville, Feb. 27.-The suit against
the Tennessee Central railroad and
the city of Nashville to enjoin the pay,
ment Of $1,00000O bonds voted by the
city to the railroad has been dismissed
IN the United States circuit court An
agreement was reached by which the
road (now owned by the Illinois Cen
trail and Southern) will pay the at
torneys' fees and costs in the case.
which amount to $150,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Detective Shoots saIoonkeepsr.

Cincinnati, Feb. 27.-W. ]. OConnell,
Middletown, o., saloonkeeper, was
probably fatally shot Monday by Chas.
Gay, a Cincinnati private detective,
who had been employed to assist the
Middletown police in breaking up the
gambling in that town. The detec-
tive claims that he shot in self-de-
tense. O'Connell is widely known
throughout the state as sporting
man. He is also an Eagle of his
office and a Red Man of prominence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Cattle Perish in snowstorm.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 27.-7The heavi-
est snowfall in years was reported on
Tuesday from various sections of Ken
lucky The storm was particularly Sc
we're at Owensboro, where the city
was in darkness all night on account
of the~ destruction of electric light
wires, communication by telegraph and
telephone was interrupted and busi-
ness was partially suspended Twelve
inches of snow is reported at Mount
Sterling and Catlettsburg. Many
head of cattle perished of exposure
near Mt Sterling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Danish ExDIorer Leaves for West.

New York, Feb. 27.-Captain Mix
kelsen, the Danish explorer who has
been in this city for several weeks
preparing for an arctic expedition
which is to leave San Francisco, has
started for the west. The expedition
is going to Banks Land under the joint
auspices of the Royal Geographical
Society, of London, and the American
Geographical Society. The American
society gave the explorer money to
purchase a vessel on the Pacific coast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Arrest Drove Him Insane

Lima, O., Feb. 27.-Geore Taylor,
arrested on charge of minor offense.
is believed to have gone insane be
cause of the disgrace. Taylor spent
all of the night guarded by three fel-
low prisoners, and through the night
hours played craps" against an i'm
aginary bank. He will probably be
given a nearing before the probate
court
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28

An image impressed upon the retina
Of the eye remains there an appreciable
time. This is the reason why a torch
swung rapidly seems to be circular
fame. The sensibility of the retina is
Indifferent at different times of the
day. Every one has noticed how on
waking in the morning and looking at
the bright window, then closing the
eyes, he will observe an impression or
phantom of the window for an appre-
ciable time after his eyes are closed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Sneezinu Caused Death.

Cincinnati, Feb. 27-Death came to
Bessie Cole, daughter of Stephen Cole
of Bloominsburg, Fayette county
Ohio, Monday after a spell of sneez
ing which lasted ten hours. A ply.
sician was summoned, but his efforts
to check the sneezing were of no avail
The breaking of a blood vessel was
eventually the cause of her death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
To Pave Public Square.

Gainesville, Ga, Feb. 27.-There
seems but little doubt now that the
public square in Gainesville will be
paved with vitrified brick this year
1t is understood that Mayor Mitchell
and majority of the members of
council propose to pave the square and
pay for the work as they go. 1t costs
a considerable sum to keep the square
clean, and in wet weather it is a reg
ular lobby of mud.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Educational superintendents Meet.

Louisville, Feb. 27.-The annual con
vention of the department Of super
intendents of the National Education
al association, began here Tuesday.
This is the only section of the sew
citation which does not meet jointly
with the general body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Railroad Man Promoted.

Knoxville, Feb. 27.-Announcement
is made here of the appointment of A.
B. Bayless, to be assistant superin-
tendent division of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, with headquarters
at Blue Ridge, Ga. The appointment
is effective March 1. Mr.. Bayless is
now trainmaster of the Birmingham
Mineral railroad at Birmingham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Boy Killed bv Train.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 27.-To pre-
vent the head being torn from the
body and mashed into a pulp it was
necessary to lift the wheels of an en-
gine on the Belt Line railway from
1O-year-old Herman Rideout, who was
stealing a ride on the pilot while en-
route to baseball game The little
fellow met death almost instantly, but
the engine was stopped before the
head was crushed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Some Old Men.

after all, you know" said Mr. Old
beau, "a man is only as old as he
feels''-
YES" said Miss Pepprey, "but some
old men make the mistake of thinking
they are as young as they think they
feel Philadelphia Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Used a Leather Belt.

Owingsyille, Ky, Feb. 27.-John
Watkins, a negro, in Jail here under
sentence of life Imprisonment for the
murder of William Mullins, white,
committed suicide by strangling him
self with leather belt. He protested
his innocence just before committing
suicide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
VIII BANQUET Future Governor.

Manila, Feb. 27.-At Jolo, capital
city of the Moros, a monster manquet
will be rendered by the resident Amer
leans and Filipinos to the future gov
ernor, James S. Smith, on the eve of
his departure on a six months vaca-
tion by way of Europe, all including
the radicals uniting in the exhibition
of better understanding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Prominent Coal Operator Dead

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 27.-George
Campbell, a prominent citizen and a
leading coal operator of the Middles-
boro mining district, is dead at his
home at Middlesboro, Ky. He was
55 years OF age. Heart affection in
duced his death
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Two Babies Are Burned.

Huntington, w Va, Feb 27.-Two
little children of Homer Trail, near
Eagle, Mcdowell county, were burned
to death in their home The mother
left them alone for an hour, and on
her return found both burned to a
crisp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Fined for Intraction Of stam,, | aw

Mexico, Feb. 27.-Reports from the
Artega District, state of Chihuahua
state that fines aggregating s127, 900
had been imposed on several miners
of that district for infraction of the
stamp law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
House Passes palzeII Bill.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The house
has passed the Dalzell bill incorporat.
ing the Lake Erie and Ohio river ca
nal company, with an authorized cap
ital of $60,000,O 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
Lumber Dealers aankrunt.

Louisville, KY, Feb 27.-Perl1ins &
Pettibone, wholesale lumber dealers,
have filed a petition in bankruptcy
in the United States court They
list liabilities of $26S,322 and assets
Of $29,265.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-28
viii Join Drv nock na,uAv

Gibraltar, Feb 27-The United
States cruiser Tacoma has sailed for
Las Pamas, Canary islands, to join
the dry dock Dewey.
The Green Forest tribune., 1906-08-25

PREMIUM LIST Best mule colt --.-~ --~. . - $2. 50 E Best horse or filley colt t~~~~~-. .~-..- 2.5O Best display of fruit - - - 2.5O Second best display of fruit~.~a LOO PrettleSt baby under year old ~.~--.. 1 .OO Best quart watermelon preserves LOO Best chicken pie ..-~..-.. .OO Nicest baby hood - - . .OO N!cest piece Of Dattenburg work .OO NlceSt pin cushion ..-~~-..~-.~- -.-~~~ --- l .OO Nicest fireplace screen - - 100
The Green Forest tribune., 1906-08-25
REMEMBER

nying sell will be caro tuny to dispose of any surplus live anything you m Also the merchants Forest will aaye sometb;n
 that day. Remember the date.
The Green Forest tribune., 1906-08-25

PREMIUM LIST
 NiceSt piece of crochet work .. SS .OO Nicest homemade rug - - LOO Oldest person on the ground - 1.O0 For the couple having been married the greatest thunder of years - - 1 1.OO Winner of sackrace on main street 1 .OO Best dozen sweet potatoes - 100 Best sliced sweet potato pie LOO Nlcest homemade table cOVer-----.-~. LOO PrettieSt home made Uuilt 100 Best specimen of hand sewing 100
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-03
WHY AMERICAN TRADE
FALLS OFF IN CHINA

Chicago, March "a dispatch to the
Tribune from Washington, u. c., says,
Neither the boycott in China, nor the
lack OF an efficient consular service Is
entirely responsible for the failure OF
American trade In the orient to reach
the proportions Ia which it Is entitled.
The consular bin may or may not go
through Congress, the present outlook
being unfayorable.
The boycott Is more imaginary than
real, according TO reports received here.
That is TO say. millions of Chinese I'm
the Interior cities are not reached by
any boycott proclamation. There Is a
feeling against foreigners. This is d.
rected today towards America tomor.
row towards Germany. later on against
England and last OF all Japan Will be
reached. This Is merely feeling,
however. of a desire to build up China
for itself.
The failure OF American trade 10 in.
crease as rapidly as II should do Is de-
clared to be the fault OF American mer-
chants who have not yet discovered
that they must adapt their methods OF
manufacture and sale 10 the market
they are looking after. Some extraor-
binary reports have been sent In To the
department OF commerce and labor, go
ing TO show that much of the supposed
anlmosity displayed by the Chinese
against American goods Is caused bv
the persistence OF our manufacturers I'm
refusing to study the Chinese market
and TO make themselves acquainted
with the oriental mind.