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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
FATHER KILLS HIS SON.
While Shooting at Man Found With
His Wife,


Quitman, Ga, April 16.-C. E. Lloyd
of MOrven, IL miles north Of Quitman
returned home Saturday night and
found his wife absent. Concealing
himself he awaited developments
Soon she came back accompanied by a
man named Davis, of Quitman, and
entered the house.
Lloyd followed with a gun and at
tempted to shoot Davis, but the latter
wrenched the weapon from his hands.
Lloyd then secured a pistol and wait
ed at the back door for Davis. When
the door knob was turned he fired
four shots rapidly through the door,
TO find later that he had killed his lit
tie son.
He fired two shots later at Davis
as he ran out of the house, but missed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
An EAGLES Bill of Eare

The voracity of the eagle and similar
birds of prey is we'll known, but the
contents of a nest which was recently
discovered in the Alps by a Swiss
hunter show the following remarkable
variety in the daily menu: A hare,
twenty y-seven chamois' feet, four pi-
geons' feet, thirty pheasants' feet, elev-
en- heads of fowls, eighteen heads Of
grouse and the remains of a number
of rabbits, marmots and squirrels
London Chronicle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Walsh Heartno AGAIN postnoned

Chicago. April 16-The preliminary
hearing of John R. Walsh, former pres
ident of the Chicago National bank.
and now under Indictment for alleged
mismanagemento of the institution, was
continued Monday for the fifth time,
the next date for the hearing being
set for April 5th
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Henry Blanks Is Acquitted.

Carrollton, Ca, April 16.-The trial
of Henry Blanks on the charge of muir
der, which has been on all the week,
came to a conclusion Saturday and
after very hard-fought legal battle
on both sides, the jury at midnight,
after having been out for II hours, re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17

New Orleans, April 16.-Ernest B.
Kruttschnitt, chairman of the Demo
cratic central state committee,
and one of the most prominent lawyers
in the south, died Monday. His faith
er was for many years German con-
sui here, and his mother was a sister
Of Judah P. Benjamin, the distinguish
ed Louisiana senator and confederate
officer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
rennessee Veterans viii Attend

Nashville, April 16.-It is estimated
that between 800 and 1000 confeder-
ate veretans will attend the reunion at
New Orleans. Special trains carry
ing the veterans will leave here next
Monday and Tuesday, some going over
the Louisville and Nashville and others
over the Illinois Central. Troop A
and a uniformed company of veterans
will 60 from this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17

"Are you the proprietor Of this res
taurant?" said the man who had walt
ed for his order until he became sleepy.
"Yes, sir. What can do for you"
"You can give me some information.
I want to know whether you have told
the waiter to stay away so that you
can bring in bill for lodgings against
meY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
D, A. r. convenes.

Washington, April 1G.-The fifteenth
continental congress OF the National
Society of TIE Eaught ters of the Amer
lean RevolG ION. a. cmbitd here Mon
day. For the second time the pro-
ceedings were conducted in Continen-
tai hall, a building erected by the
DauphterS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
TELEFH(IhE l!EEEA|vi|EEn
h.Plk OUT OH STRIKE
Southern Bell Telephone Com.
pany Refuse Demands.
STRIKE COVERS SEVERAL STATES
Vice President Gentry Declares Places
of Strikers Are Being Rapidly Filled
and that Telephone Company Will
Stand Pat

Atlanta, April 16.-The linemen of
the Southern Bell Telephone company
went on strike Monday morning at 8
O'Clock, and it is said that the 1900
linemen of the company in the south
ern states will be involved.
Vice President Gentry declares that
he is rapidly filling the places of the
strikers, and that the demands of the
linemen will not be met. He claims
tha tone-third of the usual number is at
work, and that there are many appli-
cations.
The linemen are now in session in
their hall at the corner of Alabama
and Broad streets, considering the sit
uationfzThe session is behind closed
doors.
Vice President Gentry declares that
the linemen wish the Southern Bell to
recognize the union, and that there are
no differences in reference to hours
and wages. On the other hand, it is
stated, however, that the linemen want
an increase from $3.50 to $2.75 per
day and a shorter workday
1t is claimed that the linemen in all
the southern territory will strike and
that they will stand firm until their de-
mands are met.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
McCreary Exonerated,

Evergreen, Ala, April 1G.-The
grand jury of the spring term of court
for this place, just adjourned, after
investigating the death OF Joe Cook
and hearing all the evidence for the
state, completely exonerates w. A Nc,
Creary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17

Lake City, Fla, April 16.-The con-
tractors have just turned over the first
section of the newly paved brick street
to the public travel. The work is
beautifully done and that section of
the city is much improved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Artillery Captain Suicides.

Honolulu, April 16.-Captain Martin,
of the First Artillery, enroute home on
the Sheridan, under guard, jumped
overheard in storm April 5th. His
body was not recovered. Captain Mar
tin went to the Philippines about three
months ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
ouis+ faster At ST. Petersburo

st. Petersburg, April 16.-1:15 p. m
SO far as known at this nour, Easter
passed quietly throughout the empire
No dispatches chronicling disorders
were received during the night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17

81 thought, Alice, that you were en-
gagged to Harry Smith, and now l hear
you are going to marry his father"
That's right, Maude. The old gen.
tleman said he could support one of
us, and I decided to be that one and
took the widower."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
The Great Day.

Dreamy Youth--Have you noticed
that there are days when we seem
more In accord with the world-more
in unison with nature? Practical
Youth--Yes; It is always that way with
ne on pay day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Lemo's Widow Dead.

st. Louis, April 1G.-Mrs. William J.
Lemp, widow of William J. Lemp, Sr.,
founder of the William j. Lemp Brew
ing company, who killed himself with
a pistol three years ago, died at her
residence here Monday morning, after
a long illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Hadlav Restinn cnmfnrtahlu.

Jefferson City, Mo, April 16.-Attor-
ney General Hadley passed comforta-
BILE night and Monday morning only a
slight return of the fever was appar-
ent,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
JUDGE uphoIds indictments.

St Paul, April 17.-Judge Bum has
filed an order upholding the indict
ments brought by the grand jury
against the newspapers for publishing
detailed stories of the hanging Of
William Williams. a murderer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Governor Extends Session.

Jackson, Miss, April 16.-Governor
Vardaman has transmitted to the leg
islature a proclamation extending the
session until next Saturday in order
to complete the work on the new state
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Out at Lvnchburu.

Lynchburg, April 16.-Twenty cleo
trical workers of the Southern Bell
Telephone company went on strike
here Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Decides AGAINST RAWLINGS.

Washington, April 16.-The supreme
court Of the United States Monday de,
cided the case of the Rawlingses oi
Georgia against the four men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17
Did His share.

Every human being should do his
share toward uplifting the masses of
his fellow men,"
"Well, I did my share. ran an
<.aaxzo <ss,. ooUon wars
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-17

Labor to keep alive in your breast
that little spark Of celestial fire called
conscience. George Washington.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
PILES
Suffered for % Years Tried
Everything Without Avail -
Pyramids" Doing the Work.
A Trial Package Mailed Free to All.

A Trial Package Mailed Free to All.
The rectum, like the mouth, is lined
with that soft, satiny material known
as mucous membrane. Piles is dis
ease of that membrane and the blood
vessels that lie under it.
Fissure and Fistula affect the same
family. Pyramid Pie Cure slipped
into the bowel, melt and spread them
selves over the diseased and painful
surface and act just as a salve would
It the trouble was on the outside of
the body and could be easily seen and
gotten at.
The immediate relief they give even
in the most agonizing cases will
startle you, as it has already startled
many thousands of 'sdoubting Thorn
ases' before you, who have tried ev-
erything and sent for the sample pack
age, firmly convinced that they would
again be disappointed.
cRs But ath they Sss T. Pyramid Pile
They are for sale at all druggists at
SO cents box and are worth an even
hundred to the person who needs them.
'HThis is to certify that I have used
three soc boxes of Pyramid Pile Cure
and it has benefited me more than, any
other pile remedy I have ever used.
used the sample which YOU sent me,
together with the three SOC boxes, and
am SO much better, but not entirely
cured as my case is one of twenty
three years standing. # did not expect
to be cured all at once. I had almost
lost all hope Of ever getting any rem
edy that would help me until / tried
Pyramid Pile Cure.o7 I believe they
will entirely cure me If I continue
their, use which I intend doing SO long
as can get, the money to pay for
them. I do not think any one ever
suffered very much more than I have
at times. Then I would sbe 50 nerv-
ous..I could not get any, ease in any
position could place myself.
cannot express my gratitude for
the good your medicine has done me.
I will continue to tell my friends of
their merit. Yours, Emma Bohemia
mer, Bedford, Ind.'
Or if you want to prove this matter
at our expense, before purchasing,
send your name and address to the
Pyramid Drug Co., sc. Pyramid Build
ing, Marshall, Michigan, and receive a
trial package free by return mail.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
WARNS PDl|CYROLDEas
AGAINST A new SNARE
international Committee Declares
Paid N. Y. Life Agents
Are Soliciting Proxies.
By publisher.' Press.

tional policyholders committee TO-
night issued tile following: 81
We requested the superintendent of
insurance to furnish daily the number
Of ballots cast at the home offices of
the companies. This request was com
piled with and these figures have been
furnished us covering nine days of the
voting. The New York Life officials
have now concocted a new scheme in
their attempts to withhold information
in connection with the pending elec-
tion ess f3Sf IA.
8 The agency directors have been no.
titled that on and after Monday next
they are not to secure ballots, but that
from that time on they are to confne
their efforts to getting proxies. Orders
to that effect have been issued by the
agency directors to the men working
under them. A number Of men who or
>dinarily work in the main office have
been assigned to branch offices for the
purpose of eanvassing for ballots. Many
Of the clerks in the main office are
working overtime until 10 pm, at
$1.5O each, verifying. the ballots for
The use of the administration and not
clerks principally women) are also
working until 10 O. clock at night, doing
the work Of salaried employees who
are out canvassing. The men, whose Of
fee hours usually last until o'clock,
now stop work at 4 o CLOCK so as to
go out canvassing. The large number
Of ballots collected by the agents are
unsealed when taken and are trans
ferred to the branch office, from which
they are transmitted to the home office
by mail. -
"Again, policyholders are warned not
/ to give proxies to paid employees So
Letting for the administration ticket,
to vote direct by BALLOT
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS
OF MINNEAPOLIS GROW
Substantial Gain Over 1905 Is Shown
in Auditors Report-Figures for
Other Cities Of Northwest. ~
BY W., W.. Jermane, Colorado Building,
Washinoton D. C. .,E -

BY w, W.. Jernane, Colorado Building,
Washington, D. c. ... ,4g,@4 = ~
Washington, Oct. 27.-The annual
compilation Of postal business by; the
auditor of the postoffiee department.
shows that Minneapolis made very
substantial gain IN receipts in the fiscal
year Of 1906, over 1905. Gross receipts
at Minneapolis for 1906 were ST, ,4O4, ,124
against 81 "a, .4,142 ,142 in the u preceding
.1s$ S Receipts at other free delivery Of
fees For year just past are as follows:
i Albert Lea, $22,718; Austin, $l6,O4O;
Bemidji, $1,507; Brainerd, $l4,371 ;
.s!grookston, $22 1909; Duluth, $222,4l8;
sFaribault, $40 9,956; Fergus Falls, $16,-
245; Hibbing, $14,675; Lake City, $12,-
027; Little Falls, $11,,724 Mankato,
$37,40O;l Moorhead; $13 1866; New Ulm,,
$13,321; Mortified. 2s$11,7O6; Owatonna,
$16,H77y RAd4 " ing, 1921 ,551; Rochester,
$2O,E4; ST. Cloud, $2l, ,S51; st. Paul,
$s25,664; St. Peter, Sc, ,942; Sleepy Eye,
$9,74o; Saltwater, $9,739; Willmar,
$ll ,l23; Winona, ,$5S,379. -
Receipts Of free. delivery Offices in
North and South Dakota were as fol-
lows: North Dakota $1s,-
lf774; Fargo, $74, 1925; Grand Forks, $50
$50; jamestown, $17,364; Minot, $23,-
562; Valley City, $13,226. South Da-
kota-A Aberdeen, 4$S3,141; Brookings,
$11,466; Deadwo6T, $16,097; Huron
$14,823; Lead, $13,252; Mitchell, $1S,-
l9s; Pierre, $11 1,689; Sioux Falls $62,-
$685.. Watertown, $F,56s; Yankton,
5 SIS.54V, - taj2' Z 5-N.s. srIf 4
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
FARMERS AND UNIONS
FORM BOYCOTT PLAN
Society of Equity Starts Movement for
Cooperation with Organized Labor,
the Latter to Use Only Branded
Products. /
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal -- t ,
St. Louis, Oct 27-A movement has
been started by the Society Of Equity
for the cooperation of the farmers
and labor unions in the twenty-four
states which have farmers organiza-
tions. It is proposed to- brand all farm
truck with the Society of Equity label
and the unions agree not: to buy. any
products which do not bear such labels.
Receiving stations are to be built in
the various cities where union farmers
will place their produce on sale. :5 .7E
+ In return for the protection which
the unions promise the farmers the
latter agree not to buy any but union
made, goods and promise not to take
the places of union men in case sof
strikes. S. z,
z The plan was outlined at a. joint
meeting Of a committee from the So
ciety Of Equity, which adjourned in
East st. Louis, today, and a committee
from the Building Trades council. The
council is composed Of thirty-two trades
unions. 80: .,ss...- . .s5s.l
The farmers have adopted label
which is similar to the union label, and
will hereafter use it strictly. It is
proposed to bring about thoro CO.
operation between all the working
classes and cut out the 2middlemen,
dividing the profits more nearly among
the producers themselves. !
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
| WITH BOY MACHINE hit .
Kansas City Capitalist Meets
Death When His Car Strikes
Coasting Wagon.
Special to The Journal.

SpoClh1 70 Inc JouInSl U gasssa
Kansas City, Oct. 27.--Robert NJ.
Snyder, banker and capitalist, who was
unpleasantly connected with some St.
Louis operations, was instantly killed
today in an automobile accident. Arthur
Roddell, aged 13, son Of Robert r..
Roddell, died few hours later as the
result Of injuries received in the same
accident
The lad was pulling a.coasting wagon
when he was run down by Snyder Is
automobile, dragged. several feet and
run over by both wheels. In attempt
ing to dodge the boy, Snyder's Chauffeur
swerved the machine quickly and it
struck the curbing. The impact threw
Snyder from the tonneau against an
iron telephone. pole. He did not fall
in the bottom Of the car when it was
finally stopped.
Frank M. Schroeder, the chauffeur, is
almost crazy, due to the accident. He
is a young German and has been in
Kansas City but three weeks.
Sons Death Tragic. Too.
The death Of Snyder was as his life
tragic. He was under Indictment at
the time of his death in connection with
the bribery of members Of the St. Louis
city council. He was convicted in st.
Louis in September, 1902, Of giving
$4,000 to Fred G. Uthoff, member Of
the council. Joseph w. Folk, now gov
ernor of Missouri, was at the time cir
cult attorney in st. Louis and was the
prosecutor.
Carey Snyder, son or R. NJ. Snyder,
was convicted of holding up and rob
bing Kansas City pawnbroker of
$4,000 in diamonds in 1900. He did not
go to the penitentiary because Judge
John w. Wofford Of the criminal court
here paroled him. Young Snyder went
west after his parole. He was accused
of having part in bank robbery near
Portland, Ore. Then he disappeared
A month ago the young man IS skeleton
was found in the woods near Portland
and marks on the skull showed he had
been murdered. .-. 5.,.>a
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
NORTHWEST PATENTS.

- Washington, D. c., Oct. 81, 1906
Especial; The following patents were
issued this week to Minnesota and Da-
kota inventors, as reported by William
son son q Merchant, Patent Attorneys, 925-
933 .Guaarranty Loan, Building, Mime
apolis, MINI: Guy H. Bryan, Plankin-
ton, S: D., lawn mower; Ono B. Elmer
son, Waterville, MINI, car seal;g-F. w.
Greene and O; B. Emerson, Waterville,
MINI; car seal; Charles B. Hall and F.
a: Thomas, Minneapolis, MINI, ]trac-
tion engine; Hadfeld E. johnson, Axel,
Mimi, \ stamping device; Henry keller,
Sauk Center, MINI, wagon stake !;
Henry G. Lyon, Howard Lake, Mimi,
hammer; John R. McGiffert (2), Duluth,
Mimi, log-loading machines; Peter K.
Nielsen, N1i9 MMinnneapolis. n Mimi, separator;
Nils H. G. Phil, Minneapolis, Mimi,
pail stand; Ella A. Reynolds, Pierre,
s: D., box for: smokers; Sylvester G.
Stevens, Duluth, Mimi, means for NOV
ing granular material; William II.
Thompson, Fairmont, N. D., smut ma.
chine. -, ~,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
THOUSANDS FACE FAMINE
Brittany Fishing Failure and Starva-
tion Threatens People.

Brittany Fishing a Failure and Starva-
tion Threatens People.
Special Cable to Tho Journal.
Paris. Oct. 27.-The Brittany fishing
has again been a disastrous failure, and
the winter will once more bring with it
starvation for the unfortunate popula-
ton. as. - .---
La sardine ma pas donne," is the cry
everywhere, and as matter Of fact not
only have the sardfnes this year again
fed the Brittany coast, but also the lang
oustes "a species of lobster] and the
funny. , ~ t
The failure Of the fishing season spells
disaster not only all round the coast, but
also in the villages inland, for when
there are no fish to pack or tin thousands
Of women and, children must perforce re-
main idle. Last year. said one old
woman to my friend the priest. 1--WE
women and our little ones lived thru the
winter on dry crusts of bread and tears.
This year tears will be all that we shall
have to live on"
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
HUGE TUNNEL GAZING IN
Pressure Of Mighty Mountain Too Much
=, for SimpIon Bore. t..-5 l.,
Special Gable to The Journal =ssIs

Special Gable to The Journal.
Geneva, Oct 27.-The roof Of the Sec
ond tunnel thru the Simplon has COM
menced to fall in, not being sufficiently
strong to resist the tremendous pressure
Of the mountain above, which rises over
5000 feet in height.
The principal tunnel is also endangered
ty the proximity of the falling roof,
which is likely to upset the equilibrium
of both bores: If landslip should oc-
cur In the second tunnel, the side Of the
chief tunnel would cave in.
II will be remembered t5tat Lausanne
engineer, who is in no way connected
with the Simplon enterprise, in giving an
independent report at the time when the
great heat and the discovery of boiling
springs in the heart Of the chief tunnel
stopped work, said that it was his opin-
ion that only steel rafters twenty inches
thick would be able to Withstand the heat
and support the enormous pressure in
the middle Of the vaults The steel
rafters employed, If am not mistaken,
are fifteen inches thick
The boiling springs still exist, and the
heat in the tunnel is still unbearable.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
CHIEFS or OIL Trust
NAMED IN sUBPENAs.
Rockefeller and Rogers viii Be
Compelled to Testify in
Federal Case.

Washington. Oct. 27.-Upon evidence
collected BY the bureau Of corporations.
which has not yet been made public,
the department Of justice, with the aid
of special attorneys, is expected to
move within few weeks for the dis
solution Of the Standard Oil company,
on the ground that it is monopoly in
restraint of the law. The suit is ex.
pected to be brought in st. Louis, and
Ct is said that not only will the corpor.
alton be named as a defendant, but
that It's individual officers will be re-
quired to put up bond.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
USES REFORMED SPELLING
Presidents Letter to Riis Contains
Simplifed Words.

Special to The Journal.
New York, Oct 27.--President Roose-
velt sent letter in reformed spelling
and Mrs. Roosevelt sent flowers to the
opening of the new Roosevelt gymna-
sum in connection with the Jacob A.
Riis neighborhood settlement this after
noon. The flowers, a large bowl of pink
and white roses from the White House
gardens, were placed on the speakers
platform. President Roosevelt,s letter
read:
my Dear Riis May 1, thru you,
send very warm welcome to the Chill
dren Of the East Side9 I wish I could
be with you at the opening Of The gym
nasinm in the Henry Street settlement:
my heartiest good wishes to the boys
and girls of the settlement9 That they
may thoroly enjoy themselves while
young and grow into useful men and
women and true American citizens is
the earnest wish Of their friend,
- Theodore Roosevelt
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
MANNED GIRLS ON STRIKE

Button Workers Object to Being Docked
While In Hospital.
New York Herald Special Service.
New, York, Oct. q. fifteen indignant
girls with bandaged hands, stood around
the Defiance button works at Long
Island City today and endeavored to
keep new girls from entering the fac
tory and to keep the old ones from re-
turning. I r
They were the girl strikers. In tell
Ing their stories they display their mu-
tilated fingers, which they say are the
direct scanse Of their walk king out
We want IS q week and we don't
want to be docked for the time we 60 to
the hospital to have our hands treated, =,
said Kittie Kister, "a pretty. brown eyed
girl whose finger was bandaged from
the Injury received In a machine
Ss Out OF fifteen girls eight showed nu
Jtilatei fingers gss 4s ssss