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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Confessed Guilt on GaIIows.

Birmingham, March 9.-Confessing
on the gallows that he murdered VIII
liam D. Hill, prominent citizen of JEFF
ferson county for the purpose of rob-
berry jim Walker, Jr., was hanged in
the county Jail yard Friday morning
In his confession the negro told for
for the first time of rifiing the pockets
of Mr. Hill after he was shot down in
cold blood near Smythe's Mining camp
eleven months ago. Walker also de-
clared that his father, Jim Walker,
Sr, who was given a life sentence for
completely in the crime, was innocent,
and knew nothing of the murder until
he told him about it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Engineers Removal Will Be Probed.

Charleston, S. c., March 9.-Sena-
tor Tillman has been asked by num-
ber of. citizens to take some steps for
an investigation of the removal of
Lieutenant. j. G. W. Walker, in charge
at the Charleston navy yard. it being
thought that political influence Of the
contracting company of the dry dock
is again behind the detachment of the
office. Engineer Walker asked for
the removal of foreman of the work,
and upon the refusal of the department
to do so, he asked for the transfer, and
it is feared that the work of the yard
may suffer in consequence. Engineer
Walkers side of the contention has
not been printed, and the hearing
which Senator Tillman will ask for
will probably bring out the facts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
500 MOROS ARE
SLAIN IN BATTLE
American Troops Lose Fifteen
En- listed Men.
AMERICANS CAPTURE MONT DAJo

Action Resulted in the Extinction of a
Band of Moro Outlaws Who Had
Stirred Up a Dangerous Condition
of Affaffirs.
Manila, March 9.-An important
action between American forces and
hostile Moros has taken place near
Jolo. Fifteen enlisted men were kill
ed, commissioned officer was wound
ed, four enlisted men were wounded
and naval contingent operating with
the military sustained 32 casualties.
The Moros lost 600 men killed.
Major General Leonard Wood, COM
mander of the division of the Philip
pines, reports as follows from Jolo,
capital of the Zulu islands:
"A severe action between troops, a
naval detachment and constabulary
and hostile Moros has taken place at
Mount Dajo, near Jolo. The engage
ment opened during the afternoon of
March 9th, and ended in the morning
of March 8. The action involved the
capture of Mont Dajo, a lava cone 2,100
feet higher, with crater at it's sum-
NIT, and extremely steep. The last
400 feet were at an angle of so de-
grees and there were so perpendicu-
lar ridges covered with a growth of
timber and strongly fortified and de-
Tended by an invincible force of Mo-
ros.
The army casualties were fifteen
enlisted men killed, a commissioned
officer and four enlisted men were
wounded. The naval casualties num-
bered thirty-two.
Ensign H. D. Cooke, Jr., of the U.
S. S. Pampango, commanding the Pam
panga fort, was severely wounded and
CoXswain Gilmore was severely in
jured in the elbow.
THE >constabulary casualties were
Captain John r. White, wounded in
the thigh, severely; three enlisted men
killed and thirteen wounded. Captain
Tyree Rivers sustained slight flesh
wound in the thigh; Lieutenant Cor
don was slightly wounded in the right
hand; Lieutenant Wylie T. Conway,
of the Sixth infantry, was slightly
wounded in the left eye All the
wounded are doing we'll.
Colonel Joseph w. Duncan, of the
Sixth infantry directed the operations.
All the defenders of the Moro strong
hold were killed. Six hundred bodies
were found on the field
The action resulted in the extinc-
ton of band of outlaws, who, recog-
nizing no chief, had been raiding the
friendA Moros and owing to their de-
fance of the American authorities had
stirred up dangerous condition of af-
fairs
''The artillery was lifted by block
and tackle, a distance of 800 feet in a
position on the lip of the crater.
'Brigadier General Bliss and myself
were present throughout the action.
The attacking columns were COM
manded by Major Omar Bundy, Cap
tain K. P. Lawton, Captain Rivers,
Captain L M. Koehler, Captain Nc
Glachlin and Lieutenant Johnson
The officers and men engaged high
ly commend the Moro constabulary,
who did excellent work, their casual
ties numbering seventeen out of the
force of forty-four engaged.
1T is impossible to conceive a
stronger natural position than that at
tackled"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Confessed to Wreckina Trains.

New York, March 9.-Four young
men who were arrested near Passiac,
N. j., charged with attempting to
wreck an eastbound Buffalo express
train on the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western railroad, have confessed
that this was their sixth attempt at
train wrecking. All of the attempts
we're made in the vicinity of Passaic.
They said the only reason for the act
was desire to witness the excitement
which would attend a wreck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
RattIed with Rohhers.

Youngstown, o., March 9.-Three
men went into the saloon of William
Lewis in East Youngstown and pre-
sented revolvers at the wife of the
proprietor, who rushed in with a re-
volver. They fled and running bat
tie followed. Justice w. G. Hazelton
was in the neighborhood and took a
part in the chase. Two men were
captured and give their names as Rich
ard Pagan and Charles Connors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
U. S. AND CHINA
WILL HAVE NO WAR
So Declares Major General
Corbin.
JUST RETURNED FROM ORIENT.
Says That Feeling Against Americans
In China Does Not Exceed that En-
tertained Toward All Other Foreiqn.
ers-TroubIe Due to Missionaries.

80 O'''f'G 1O~S INOA -NSOC0 Ailcab
tertained Toward All Other Foreign.
ers-TroubIe Due to Missionaries.
San Francisco, March 9.-"There
will be no war between the United
States and China said Major General
Henry c. Corbin upon his arrival from
the Orient on the steamer Korea. $50
far as | have been able to observe,
the reported disturbances in China
have been grossly exaggerated, and
conditions are not nearly so serious
as one would believe from reports that
have been published throughout the
western world.
THAT there have been disturbances
is quite true, but l do not think they
will break the peace of China and the
United States, or any other nation.
"The feeling against Americans in
China does not exceed that entertain
ed toward all other foreigners, and as
l understand the situation, the anti
foreign feeling is due in large meas
ure to the exploitation of resources
in China, which should be controlled
by their own people. There is a feel
ing against those who in various ways
obtained through scheming and cor
rupt officials franchises and conces-
sions abrogated and invested in their
own people. They are willing to re-
fund to foreign investors the money
they have spent in their country; in
fact, this was done in the case of the
Hankow and Canton railroad.
aside from this chief source of an
ti-fOreign feeling, the troubles in Chi
ma are due to the presence of mission
aries. l was assured by very prom
inent Chinese that the Chinese people
are not at all friendly to the presence
of foreign missionaries. They resent
the efforts of the missionaries to force
a lot of new creeds on their people
The Chinese have perhaps a more firm
ly fixed religion than any other people
in the world, and they look upon the
religions of the western world with
scant favor.
THE Chinese government is as
friendly to the people and government
of the United States as towards any
other, although nothing has greater
tendency to strain them than the fire.
quent publication of false reports and
threatened armed invasion. Although
not encouraged by the government, in
any way, these reports constitute
grave menace of amicable relations,
for these misleading reports, by the
means of the native press, are circu-
lated broadcast throughout the empire
and find ready credence among the
masses"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
WOMAN KILLS SISTER
IN FIT OF JEALOUSY
Said To Have Been Tnsnired b
Her Husband.
THEN RETURNED TO OWN HOME

ed UP Over Phone and Asked If Her
Sister Was Dead-Later She Surren-
dered to the Police.
Atlanta, March 9.-One of the most
sensational tragedies that ever stirred
the city of Atlanta occurred Friday
morning when Mrs. Willie Standifer,
rs years old, went to the home of D.
r. Durham, and in a mad fit of jeal-
ousy, said to have been inspired by a
letter which her husband, Ed Marion
Standifer, is said to have written to
her sister, Miss Chapel Wisenant, shot
her sister to death. Miss Wisenant,
who was killed by her sister, being
shot six times in rapid succession, was
IL years old. Had not her life been
ended in such a sudden manner she
would have on next Tuesday married
E. Sitton, of Seneca, S. c., to whom
she had been engaged for some time.
Mrs. Standifer went to police head
quarters imediaaely after she learned
that her sister was dead and gave her
self up. She was accompanied by
her husband, who was the unwilling
cause OF the tragedy. He finally was
himself detained, the police officers de-
Gliding that it would be best to hold
him until a thorough investigation of
the case could be made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Recover Damages from saIoonist.

Goshen, Ind, March 9.--Circuit
court Judge Dodge held that Mrs.
Eliza Swartz could recover damages
from George l. Smith, saloonist, and
his bondsmen for giving her 16-year-
old boy SO much liquor that he became
intoxicated, fell and was injured, and
his earning capacity for support of his
mother is cut Off Smith treated the
lad to beer. The mother wants $1,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
DR.. Matthew's Found Guilty.

Greensboro, N. c., March 9.-After
celebrating for thirteen hours, the
jury in the case of DR.. ]. B. Mathews,
the Greensboro physician, charged
with the murder of his wife on Dec
l, 1905, returned a verdict Friday of
guilty Of murder in the second degree.
Judge Ferguson sentenced the prison
er to the penitentiary for term of 20
years. Counsel for Matthews imme-
diately announced that an appeal
would be taken to the supreme court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
A Lucky Yankee.

Nice, March &c. S. Armstrong, a
Pennsylvania has been the sensation
of the season here by reason of his
extraordinary luck at Baccarat. He
plays nightly at the Nice Casino, at
which place he opens the bank with
$4,000. He wins on an average $4,000
nightly, and is now about 100000
ahead of the game. He is 25 years
/. of age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
AIIeoed SLAYER BaiIed,

Gainesville, Ga, March 9.-Henry
O'Shields, who was found guilty Of
the killing of his wife, and sentenced
to the penitentiary for voluntary man
slaughter, has been released upon the
E1aking of a bond of $1,000 Motion
for new trial was overruled by Judge
Kimsey. The case has been appealed
to the supreme court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
AN EMPEROR's TASTE.
Ii Was tho Origin of "a Common Say
Ing In Austria.

a. V"S AAAO OAA@AA OA N GOmAMOM say
Ing In Austria.
An anecdo4e which was current Of
Ferdinand l. of Austria at one time
greatly delighted his subjects and gave
rise to a common saying. One sum-
mer day he was hunting in the Syrian
mountains and was overtaken by a
violent thunderstorm. He sought ref
uge in a farmhouse whose occupants
were just then at dinner, and his fam
cy was caught by some smoking dump
lingS made Of coarse -four. He tasted
them, liked them and asked for more,
and when he got to Vienna, to the hor-
rOr of the royal cooks, he ordered the
same dumplings to be served up daily.
The cOurtierS were ScandaliZed that
such a coarse dish should figure on
the menu, and even his physicians re-
monstrated against the use of such
food.
The emperor had always been the
most plant of men, but he now show
ed that he had a will of his own and
persisted in gratifying his new fancy
Finally the physicians pretended that
it was dangerous to his health to be
living on dumplings and insisted on his
giving them up. The hitherto docile
sovereign stamped his foot and de
clared that he would never sign anoth,
er official document if his diet were
denied him.
Emperor 1 am" he shouted, "and
dumplings / will have"'
To prevent a stoppage of the govern
ment machinery opposition was with
drawn, and his majesty clung tena-
ciously to his dumplings. Then the in-
perial phrase became proverbial, and
thereafter when any one insisted on
gratifying a silly whim some one was
sure to say:
Emperor I am, and dumplings will
haver
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Stole Twenty .Watc hes.

Youngstown, o., March "a bold
thief is in possession of 20 gold time
pieces, as the result of the breaking of
window in Riggleman's store on E..
Federal street. The man used a
stone on the plate-glass window and
grabbed the tray containing the arti-
cleS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Captain Rivers. rennesseean.

Nashville, March 9.-Captain Tyree
Rivers, mentioned in the Associated
Press dispatches as having been one
of the wounded in a fight with the
Moros in the Philippines, is a native
of Tennessee, his home being Pulas
hi. He is a graduate of West Point
and a member of one of the most
prominent families of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Dry Goods Firm Fails.

Marion, o., March 9.-The dry
goods firm of D. B. Goodsell & Co.
have filed petition in bankruptcy.
The liabilities are $4,000, with assets
Of $4,000. The. largest creditor is a
Detroit firm WITH claim of $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Bowling Record Broken.

Salt Lake City, Utah, March AT
the tournament of the Western Bowl
ing congress, Kuppinger and Ellwert,
of Denver, broke all national bowling
tournament records in the two-man
team race by piling up total of 1851
points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
A Story of Voltafre.

One day when D'Alembert and Con-
dorcet were dining with voltaire they
proposed to converse on atheism, but
Voltaire stopped them at once ''Wait," !"
said he, "till my servants have with
drawn. | do not wish to have my
throat cut tonight"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Crank Declared Insane.

Washington, March 9.-Peter Carl
son, who was arrested at the White
House on the night before Miss Roose-
velt's wedding, has been declared in
sane by jury in the supreme court of
the District of Columbia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-10
Furnishing Department.
New Spring NeCkwear.

Fifty dozen of the Snappiest Neckwear ever been
seen In Ame1cus, come a1d make your selection and
get on that every body won't look alike There is OF
apat ern but what dream of the we'll dressed
man 25c soc and 75c
The Washington times., 1906-02-25
Martha Washington Tea.

The members Of St James parish
gave a delightful Martha Washington
tea in parish hall. The Capitol Hill
Orchestra rendered music for the even
ing Vocal solos and recitatiOnS were
given by the ladies. Games of history
were played and dancing was INDUCED
in until a late hour.
An enjoyable social was held by the
b. Y. p. L. at the Second Baptist
Church. Southeast, on Friday evening.
c. Dunn, who has been visiting his
brother on East Capitol street. has re-
turned to his home in Kansas City, Mo.
a social under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society, Southeast, was
given at the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church Those who took part in the
program were: Mrs. Helen Donohue,
Mrs. Margaret KOOntZ, Charles Meyers
Mr.. Holland. Mrs. H @. Wilbur, and
Percy Bowen. The Lafayette Male
Quartet sang and refreshments were
served.
Miss Mamie Martin is visiting friends
at Waverly, Nd
The Washington times., 1906-02-25
Entertained Whist Club.

Z. 4. Fuller entertained the Junior
Whist Club at his home. on Saturday
evening last.
Mrs. G. B. Maynadier was visiting
friends IN Baltimore last week.
Walter A Ballard, q graduate of the
Kansas Agricultural College. has been
appointed first assistant horticuitur-
ist at the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege and is now residing in Hyatts-
Vile. Mr.. Ballard is native OF
Kansas.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will
hold a special patriotic service this
morning. \ musical program will be
given.
John G. Holden, Of Ralston avenue.
entertained at duplicate whist on Sat
urday evening last. Those present were
Maj. Charles 4. Wells. Edward A Full
er, Mr.. Joseph r. Owens, Richard G.
Whitney. James c. Rogers. Harry w
Dorsey, ". d. Porter. jr., Charles II.
Welsh, R Z. White and F. A Holden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lydane, of Georgetown.
were the guests Of MI and Mrs.
Wednesday.
The young men of the Hyattsville
COtilIon Club gave a dance in the Ma
sonic Hall Wednesday evening.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the River
dale Citizens Association raised $50
at the entertainment given in Ire
Hyattsville Hall. last Friday evening.
The program of musical and literary
numbers was one of the best that has
been given here for some time
The Washington times., 1906-02-25

who was visiting at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Morgan OF Hamilton road left
here Tuesday evening for New York
city for a week or ten days stay.
G. Alfred Click the infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs George G. Click. jr.. OF
Hamilton road. who was quite i'll. is
much improved.
W. II. Ensor has purchased a lot in
the Longnecker addition. and is contem-
plating the erection OF a handsome
dwelling thereon in the near future
Mrs John 4 Stuart. ST. of Harpers
Ferry. w. Va. returned to her home
on Sunday after week or ten days
visit at the home of her son and dsugh-
ter-in-law Mr.. and Mrs. John A Stuart
jT of Grand View. Raleigh street
Mrs A L. FaTT. Of BIuemont. Va. is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. John A. Stu
art. jr
William Farr. brother of Mrs Stu
art. jr.. and who was a visitor at their
home. has returned to Port Deposit,
Nd. where he Is manager of probably
one of the largest dairy farms in the
State OF Maryland.
The Washington times., 1906-02-25
Celebration at School.
"IaFOnlaRarkI,

The funeral Of Mr. Cady, a we'll
known real estate agent of this place
for many years, was held from his late
home on Chestnut avenue last Monday
afternoon at 1 o'clock. The pastor of
the Presbyterian Church conducted the
services
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
cieties Of the Presbyterian Church held
their regular meeting last Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. McAllister. on
Maple avenue. Miss Lowe vas uuani-
mously reelected president Of the
Ladies' Aid Society. and Mrs. Critten-
den as president of the Missionary So
ciety, and Mrs. Harrison. secretary.
The president being absent. Mrs. Jack
son, of Holly avenue, presided at the
business proceedings, after which
luncheon was served.
George Coursen has recently returned
from a short visit TO Vineland. y. J..
and has resumed his old occupation. He
lives on Vine street.
Elder I. II. Evans has returned to his
home on Buffalo avenue. after ten days
stay in Michigan.
The Washington times., 1906-02-25
Will Exhibit Dogs.

James II. Holmes, Of Brothers street.
Randle Park, will have Queen and
Wrinkles two of his favorite bull ter
riers, at the annual show of the Dis
trict Kennel Club in the Washington
Light Infantry ATmoTy. corner Fifteenth
and f streets northwest, Wednesday,
February IS. to Saturday, March 3.
Mrs. Maurice Robinson and Mrs
Frank Fifer have returned TO their
homes in Baltimore after ten days
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel NJ. Fillius. corner of Nichols avenue
and Philadelphia street
The stork made a recent visit to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pitts, jr..
on Eighth street. near Hamilton road
and left there a son.
PrestIy NJ. Barker has purchased a lot
in the ButterffeId addition and will erect
q. handsome dwelling thereon in the near
future.
Chemical engine, No. >. of this suburb,
in charge Of MessTs. Breslin and White
took part in the parade on Washington 5
Birthday in Alexandria. Va. During the
absence of the engine, q large chemical
engine in store at this house was ready
in case of an emergency.
John a. Dean and family, formerly of
Brookland. d. c., are now occupying
the Repetti cottage on Hamilton road
near Sixth street.
On TuesdSy evening there will be a
moving picture exhibition in the town
hall, on Hamilton road.
The Washington times., 1906-02-25
Addition to Engine Company.

Archibald is the new addition to
Chemical Engine Company, No. 5. He
is neither man nor horse, but is strong
enough to stand many hard knocks and
falls. He is about five feet nine inches
tall, has on ordinary clothes, and is
stuffed with excelsior. Archibald is
dummy and twice a month when the
engine company is out for drill he is
brought out and goes through many
performances. such as jumping into
net held by the f1remen from a third
story window. and many other stunts
both for the edification and entertain
ment Of the firemen.
The revival services held each even
ing at the Methodist Episcopal Church
has been a grand success. Each even
ing the auditorium of the church was
filled to hear Rev. A H Zimmerman
deliver his lecture. On Friday at 2:30
o'clock a special lecture was given by
the Rev. Mr.. Zimmerman for women
only, and at $3.50 o'clock he will de-
liver his lecture, Darkest Manhood
and the Way Out" for men only.
Mr.. Smithson, the director of the
choir, will accompany about 6tts men
The Washington times., 1906-02-25
Literary Society Program.

The Young Mems Literary Society
held special rehearsal last Saturday
evening at Takoma Hall in preparation
for their open meeting, which was held
last night at Takoma Hall at 7:30 The
program was: Invocation. by Mr. Den
nison; violin solo, Mr. Holmes; opening
remarks by the president, Mr.. Cobb;
duet, MessTs. Moody and Leslie: talk
on "Radium," Mr.. Van Alta; essay, Mr..
Foot; vocal solo. Clayton A Moody: ad-
dress. Mr. Trump; grafton, Mr. Froom;
recitation. Mr.. Leslie; paper. Roy Cour-
sen; vocal solo. Mr.. Longstreet. lecture
on True Success" Mr.. Curtiss: essay.
MIR. Holmes; duet. Messrs Holmes and
Curtiss. Accompanist, Miss MilIicent
Wheeler.
Last Wednesday Mr. Feldman moved
his stationery store to the new store on
Cedar street. opposite the postoffice.
Last Tuesday ]. r. Scott, of Northeast
Washington, was in Takoma Park on
business.
Mrs. Udley and two children, who
have been visiting Mrs. Udley's brother.
Mr.. Percy. at the college, have return
ed to SisterviIle, Va
Mrs. Weber, wife of Professor Weber,
entertained large number of Takoma
ladies at a sewing bee last Friday. at
her home in Pine street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Dyer, of Cedar
street, entertained a cousin of Mrs
Dyer last week
The regular Health Club meeting was
held last Thursday evening at the
general conference building. Drs. Cisco
and Harding were in charge.
Last Saturday evening Mr.. Reavis,
of Northeast Washington; Dr. Harding
CISCO iowa
Stevens, of Washington. attended a very
important meeting in the general con-
ference building at this place.
Mrs. Iippeucott of Vermont avenue
visited her son, Elder A c. Daniels,
in Blair road, at this place. last
Wednesday.
Last Saturday afternoon Elder A 9.
young people at their Christian En-
deavor meeting in Takoma Hall. A num-
Der from Washington were present.
The Washington times., 1906-02-25

The Rev Frank Tyler, Of the Meth
odist Church South. whose house on
SibIey avenue was recently destroyed by
fire. has moved into his new home on
MelrOse avenue.
Miss Annie E Morrison. of Laurel. is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
O. Morrison.
Frank NJ Stephens. son Of Benjamin
:. Stephens, Of Riverdale, has moved
To Washington for the winter
Harry r Davis, who recently return
ed from his second visit 10 Panama,
entertained the Mems Club, of the Bap-
tist Church. Monday evening, by a de-
scription Of the zone and Of Costa
Rica He Illustrated his talk by
pictures and maps.
Miss Efie Morrison has returned
from Laurel. where she has been visit
ing relatives.
Mrs. William Penn. of Baltimore. Is
visiting her parents here.