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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
CHINESE SEEK PROTECTION.
Form an Organization Similar to High
binders.

|tudNISs
Chicago, Jan. Il Fearing for their
lives several Chinese merchants have
sought protection to the police.
Those who complained TO the police
refused to give their names, saying
that should 1t become knowa they have
complained, 1t would be met with VIC
lence.
All are positive, however, that the
Chinese organization they fear has al.
ready gained strong foothold in chi
cago, and they say that at least
merchants who nave refused to listen
to the agents invitations to become
members have been told that unless
they do not change their minds. they
will be forced out of business.
The organization is known as the
Hip Ting Song Society, and according
TO those who know, is the same as is
generally known in New York and San
Francisco as the Highbinders.
The society has employed an inter
prefer, it is said, and has elected reg
ular officers, AMI meetings are acid
nightly at Chinatown.
1t is claimed that the first step of
the members when merchant refuses
to join the ranks is to write anony-
nous letters to Chief of Police Col
Inns complaining of the character of
the place kept by the obstinate ones,
and in other WAYS cauSinp them trou
BILE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
SIX PASSENGERS
INJURED IN WRECK
Sleeping Car Plunged From
Elevated Tracks.
DROPPED IS FEET TO PAVEMENT
Sleeper Had Just Swung Into Elevated
Tracks that Skirt the River Front
When the Derailment occurred-car
Toppled AS 1t Fell.

st. Louis, Jan. Il 1.-Plunging from
the terminal elevated tracks at Carr
street, the Pullman sleeping car Har-
court, attached to the Wabash train
from Chicago, due at union station al
1880 a. M, dropped sideways, 10 feet
to the granite paving of the levee this
morning and six passengers on board
were injured, one of them seriously
The remainder of the train continued
to the union station.
The only member of the crew left
with the derailed car was the negro
porter.
The crash of the car as it landed on
the pavement resounded through the
half dozen warehouses and factories
that stand near the scene.
Many volunteers among, the work
men directed by Sergeant Cuinlivan.
of the Carr street station, broke open
the vestibule of the sleeper and car
ried out the injured passengers.
The sleeper had just swung into the
elevated tracks that skirt the river
front when the derailment occurred.
After running few feet along the
ties, the car careened to the westward
and broke through the wooden railing
that runs along the tracks. Top
ping as it fell, the car landed in a
triangular space bounded by the steel
supports of the elevated road and tne
walls of the buildings facing the leVee.
Those injured:
d. E. Minor, Roswell, N j., knee cap
broken.
I. Regenberg, New York, head cut.
Mrs. D. Furay, Chicago. rib broken.
]. w. Patterson, Milwaukee, left
arm broken at elbow, head cut, rib
broken, unable to speak
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Pomeroy, of
Chicago; Mrs. Pomeroy injured in
ternauy.
Charles E. Sutton. of Providence,
r. l., back wrencled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
To DESIGN Hotel Features

New York, Jan. 11,-Mrs. Harry
Payn Whitney before her marriage,
Gertrude Vanderbilt, and who for sev.
eraI years has been very industri.
Gus sculptor, yesterday accepted from
builders of the new hotel Belmont, the
commission to do much of the design
ing for light interior decorations OF
the hotel. She is especially to design
the caryatides for the corridors and
dining room.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
KIDNAPPED WIFE, CHARGES MAN
Green Tenant, an Engineer, Arrested
by Detectives.

ny detectives.
Atlanta. Jan. 11.-Green Tenant, an
engineer on the Southern railroad. mas
been arrested by detectives charged
with kidnapping, on a warrant sworn
out by w. II. Dawson.
Tenant says that ne has done moth
ing wrong, and will demand an imme.
date trial
According 20 the story told by Ten
ant he is under arrest charged with
Kidnapping the wife of w. II. Dawson
who swore C1: the warrant.
The warrant states that the kidnap-
ing was dcre III Fulton county during
December, while Tenant says tlat
Dawson lives in Birmingham, and so
doeS the woman, and that if he had
kidnal ed her, which he denies. he
would have mad to ktdnap her from
bir!1 ingham instead of from Atlanta.
He says ;hat he has not been in
birmingham for some time and has
not seen Mrs. Dawson for an equal
length o. time He is of the opinion
thatsMrs. Dawson mas voluntarily left
the aome Of her husband.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
FIRE DESTROYS BUILDINGS.
Three Structures at Piedmont Park
Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta, Jan 11:-Fire started in
the New York building at Piedmont
Park Thursday morning shortly be,
fore O'Clock and the building was to-
tally destroyed; lie fine arts or wo-
mans building was destroyed and tle
saloon and kitchen of the Piedmont
Driving club on the side of the build
ing adjoining the New York building
were also burned.
Only few hours before the fire was
discovered the Now York building and
the Driving Club had been alive with
gayety there having been a cotillon
given there last night The New York
building had been used for dancing.
The full extent of the damage to the
Piedmont Driving club Is not known,
but this building has been badly dam
aged.
The total loss to the three buildings
will be heavy,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Newspaper Writer Arrested

New York, Jan. 11-After the arres
today of Sam. Humphreys, a newspa
per writer on a charge of selling {
bogus certificate of 100 shares of the
Norfolk and Western Railway com
pany to a dealer in securities in this
city, it was learned that 500 of the bo
gus certificates were printed and tla
the operations appear to have beer
planned on a large scale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Alarmed at Threatening Letters.

Chicago, Jan. IA dispatch to tht
Tribune from Washington says tla
some alarm is felt by the friends o.
Senator Hepburn, of Idaho, over &
number of threatening letters receiv
ed by MIN in the last few months. Fol
a time his friends, with whom he has
discussed the matter, were inclined up
on the threatening missives as The
work of harmless cranks, but since t1t
assassination Of former Governor Steu
neberg, more Importance is attached
to tlem.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Harper Yields to Death.

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Dr. William r
Harper, president of the University OF
Chicago, died at 2:15 wednesday
afternoon. Dr. Harper nas for two
years been suffering from a cancer
located at the head of the large in
testine. 1t was first discovered when
he underwent an operation for appen.
dicitis. His condition became worse
and Feb. %. 1904, Dr. McBurney, OF
New York, performed an operation
which demonstrated that the disease
had made such progress that there wa-
nothing that could permanently relieve
the patient.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Will Present order of the Garter

London, Jan. 11.-Prince Arthur; Of
Connaught, attended by Admiral Sir
Edward Seymour, and the other mem
bers of the royal commission, appoint
ed by King Edward to present the Or
der Cf the Garter to the Emperor OF
Japan, started today for Toxic. Prince
Arthur IS also the bearer of three
orders Of merit for Admiral Togo, Field
Marshal Oyama and Field Marshal va
magata.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Revolt CoItapsino.

Riga, Jan. 1.-THE revolt in Kstho
MIA is collapsing. Thsatroops are op-
Grating up to the border of Livonia.
Money coined by the revolutionists al
Umlauf showing the head of Maxim,
the leader of the Social Democrats in
the Baltic provinces, stamped on one
side is being circulated in Livonia
The town of Lemsal, Lvonia, where
large band of revolutionists Is locat.
ed, has been surrounded by General
Orloff's troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
what a 0Hurricane,, Y.

Hurricane is the old Spanish name
for a West Indies cyclone, but it is
used by modern meteorologists to des-
ignate long continued wind Of ex-
treme violence. In Beaumont's scale
the different winds are classed as
light, gentle" fresh and strong
breezes. The next is a 'stiff" breeze,
then a Strong wind and then we
strike the gales" The gales run
through three or four classes, the last
merging into the hurricane"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Marshall Field Ill.

New York, Jan. 11.-Marshall Field
the Chicago merchant, is i'll at the
Holland house, New York. DR.. w.
B. James is in constant attendance
and has called into consultation DR..
Edward G. Janeway and Dr. A. F
Riggs. Nothing official was given
out by the physicians other than thai
Mr.. Fields condition is grave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
VIII Probably Cause Trouble.

Washington, Jan. u.-Unless Secre-
tary Metcalf, of the department of
commerce and labor orders the imme-
diate discharge Of Mrs. Lydia NJ.
Thomson, who, it is alleged, went IN
sane on the high seas in coming to
the United States from England re-
Gently, and who was placed in the care
of friends pending an investigation
into her mental condition, the case will
assume an international aspect In
fact, protest already has been made
to the British ambassador against Mrs.
Thomson's further detention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
GrewsOme Punishment.

A grewsOme form of punishment is
still practiced in Afghanistan. A re-
cent English expedition discovered at
the top of the Lataband pass an iron
cage suspended from a high pole fas-
tened in the ground like a telegraph
pole containing a shriveled human
body. The mummy was that of thief,
who had been imprisoned and allowed
to die of thirst and hunger in this iron
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
CHARGE Unjust Discrimination

Washington, Jan. IA charge of
unjust discrimination and undue and
unreasonable prejudice in the matter of
rates on pressed glassware is contain.
ed In petition filed today with the
Interstate commerce commission by
the Fort Smith traffic bureau of Fort
Smith, Ark, against a number of west.
ern railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
REDS ARE STRIVING
TO FORCE CONFLICT
And A Repetition Of The Mos
cow Tronbles
wiTrg HAS CONFIDENCE in ARMY
Reports Show that Situation in Trans.
caucasia Is Much More Alarming
Than Outlined in Sub Statements en-
subject-Reds Gail Strike.

! Subject-Reds Gail Strike.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 11.-Premiel
Witte, according to the Novoe Vremya
at his reception yesterday of the del
egation headed by the mayor of St Pc
tersburg which called on him TO re
quest relaxation of the orders of the
project OF police against meetings in
the interest of the election, declaring
emphatically that the government
" ould not go an inch beyond the I'm
Eerlal manifesto in the question oi
Transforming the natioal assembly into
q constituent assembly. for the pur
lose of formulating a onStitution. and
will not tolerate any attempt to DO
when would make it revolutionary
assembly and subject to dissolution by
the emperor.
The NovOe Vremya also claims that
the premier announced that the en-
peror had not abrogated autocratic
power and could still by an imperial
manifesto abridge and even abolish
the rights granted to the people. Con
tinuing, the paper quotes Premier
Witte as saying that much is expected
of the Manchurian army In the restor-
alton of order in Russia. Only the
interior forces, otherwise the reser.
visits, composing thirty per cent of the
army, are demoralized
According to the Slovo, the report
of Count Won Dashkoff, viceroy of the
Caucasus shows that the situation in
the Trans -Caucasia is much more
alarming than outlined in sub-state.
ments on the subject. Portions OF
the report that problem presented con.
sists practically Of reconquering the
whole country south Of the mountains.
1t also contains an urgent appeal for
re-inforccments
Tie demonstration of mourning
planned to commemorate Jan. % (Red
Sunday, includes calling a two-day
general strike beginning at noon on
Jan. 21.
The Reds of st. Petersburg are striv
ing to force a conflict and a repetition
from Moscow, barricade of streets
and other features of the rebellion
there, but the authorities are ready to
declare martial law at a moments no.
ti2e, and scout tne idea that anything
serious will occur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
win BE Placed on Block.

New York, Jan. II ACCORDING to
private advices received from Caracas
President Castro will offer for sale to
the highest bidder the concession for
the asphalt lake at Guaanoco, OF
which the New York and Bermude2
company was deprived about year
and a half ago. The asphalt prop.
erty, which Is in the state of Bermu.
dez, is now being operated by Am
brose Howard Garner, a receiver i'm
der appointment by the hign federal
court
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12

There are some tempers wrought up
by habitual selfishness to an utter in
sensibiiity of what becomes of the for
tunes of their fellow creatures, as il
they were not partakers of the same
nature or had no lot or connection at
all with the species.-Sterne
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Hotel Man Found pead.

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 11.-James
w. Mclean, a hotel man of this city
was found dead in bed today as re
suit of heart asthmaa He was 81
years old and a cousin of John R.
Mclean, proprietor of the Cincinnati
ENQUIRER and Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
nuinn Man Killed Assallant.

Stamps, Ark, Jan. 11.-Unknown
negroes attacked City Marshal Charles
J. Fewx and in the fight the MARSHAL
was hit on the head by one of his
assailants with spade. While falling
the marshal shot and killed Matthew
Williams. Fewx died few minures
later
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Roosevelt Made Honorary Member.

Washington, JAN 11.-Prasident
Roosevelt was today made an honorary
member of the Improved Order of Rec
Men. The ceremony took place IL
the presidents private office at the
White House, and was participated ii
and witnessed by many prominent
members of the order.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Eavors Whinninn Post

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 11.-State Sen
ator McLaurin, brother to United
States Senator McLaurin, mas introduc
ed a bill proviling for the establish
ment of whipping post to give those
found guilty of and fined in misdemean
or cases the choice of paying tne fine
or taking three lashes on the bare back
fer every dollar of fine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
o. A. r. To Erect Memorial euildino

~ ~ tNs ~ 'SNe
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE first ac.
ton toward the erection OF memoria
building at the jamestown exposition
by the Daughters of the American Rev.
olution was taken yesterday, wnen the
administrative board of directors voted
$500 for the preparation and submis
sion of designs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Given Life Sentence.

LawTenceburg, Ky, Jan. 11,-Wil
liam H. York, aged 6S, was this morn
ing given a life sentence for the mur
der of his brother, Jas. R., aged 73
James Bast, was given a similar sen
tence several weeks ago for alleg
completely in the crime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
New Blblicay Authority on Faculty

Hartford, Conn, Jan. Professor
Howard E. Nourse was inaugurated
as professor of Biblical theology in
the Hartford Theological seminary re-
Gently. Porfessor Nourse is a native
of Bayfield,, Wis, and ne is an author
of number of articles on New Test
ament subjects.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Sends Nomination to Senate.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE presidcn.
today sent the following nominations to
the senate: Observation-Disclosures
Chas. Booth, Prattvillei Georgia, Jas.
F. Overstreet, Douglas; Mississippi,
Emma Morris, Ittabena
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Made Special Order.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 11.-Senatol
Brackets resolution requesting the
resignation of United States Chaun
cey M Depew, was introduced in the
stnate today and was made a special
order for next Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Duty.

Duty stands for the most part close
at hand, unobscured, simple, immedi-
ate. If any man has the will to hear
her voice, to him is she willing to en-
ter and to be his ready guest-Francis
Peabody.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Announcement of Veterans, Reunion

Announcement OF veterans Reunion
New Orleans, La, Jan. 11.-Genera,
William E. Mickle, adjutant general
makes official announcement that the
sixteenth annual reunion of the Unit
ed Confederate Veterans will be helJ
in this city April 27. Committees are
already at work, and they promise
that this meeting shall be the finest
Sn tle history ofAhe association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Accidentally Shoots Self.

Mobile, San. 11.-John G. Carlisle
grandson of Secretary Carlisle, acct
dentally shot himself, seriously but
not fatally, in a boarding house at
noon Thursday in this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
Improving Time.

Darling. it seems to me that yon
are more beautiful every time / see
you"
You must come and see me often.
er. Jack. Brooklyn Life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
His Literary Treasures-

Zones took me to his rooms to see a
collection of rare and curious manu-
scripts
What were they?"
''Receipted tailors' billa."-Cleveland
Teader.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12

Occasionally q man figures on re
served seat in heaven because he once
gave away an old coat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12

They overcome Wesl2y
ness, irregularity and
omissions, increase Wig
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-01-12
HAVE YOU A HOT WATER

bottle. The curative power of hot
water used in this way is nearly
magical. We have new stock of
Hot Water Bottles and Syringes
are the best that have ever been
made. Our prices are o. K. We
can surely please you.
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02
FIRST RUN A SUCCESS.

Last night the plant of the Citi-
zens Gas and Coke company was
placed in operation as per announce
ment and the plant worked in man
ner most satisfactory in every de-
partment. Naturally it will take
several days to have every thing
running smoothly
An officer of the company said this
morning that 1t was really surprising
to know how many people were anX-
ious to have gas in their homes and
business houses. There is no doubr
that the company viii be doing a
profitablt business within a short
time. of course the summer months
Will constitute the heaviest season
for the gas plant as during these
months the demand for gas for fuel
purposes will be very heavy.
The company is highly satisfied
with the initiatory run of the plant
as this run with the tests of the plant
made few days ago. prove that
everything is in splendid working
order and no hitch in the operation
of the system is probable.
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02

Entered at the postofice in Grand
Junction, Colo. as I'd class matter
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02
\ STRONG SERMON.

The subject discussed at the
Christian church last night by Rev.
Grimes was Christ. Our Firm
Foundation
He showed that everybody was
placed here on earth for the purpose
of building a lie suitable for heaven.
The moralist. the philosopher, and
the multitude who are sowing wild
oats are not building upon a firm
foundation The n1oralist on right.
the philosopher on education. and the
last class upon no foundation. Every
thought. deed. word spoken. or scene
gazed upon has an influence upon
our life There must be something
outside of ourselves to save us and
upon which we must build. Cease TO
build upon the shifting sands and
build upon firm foundations. We're
the sentiments OF the minister's plea
last night, The subject for tonight
is Eternal building" Special music
This viii he the last night OF the re
yival meetings.
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02

We cannot see that public good will
be conserved in republshing the his
tory of the strife of years ago in the
Occur Il Alene, which the News. of
Denver has started to do. II has a
purpose behind it, doubtless. of in
flaming The public mind one way or
another. Let the trial OF Meyer.
Haywood and pettibone. be con-
Quoted by the courts of the sovereign
state OF Idaho. without unnecessary
inflammation of public opinion. Give
the men accused "a fair trial, accord
ing to the laws Of this land OF ours
If they are innocent free them and IL
guilty, punish them. the punishment
10 be fitted TO the crime, The public
is not so dun that II cannot see the
purpose OF a publication. to influence
sentiment for or against these men.
For once let MS have faith in the
courts of the land and abide br their
decision, without Interference from
any source
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02

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The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02

Business once, i1a S. Fourth St.
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02
AND IT BLEW YESTERDAY.

The following poem, entitled
Every One Is the Worst" was hand
ed to the Sentinel this morning, sue-
gested by the typical March vino
and buster that prevailed yesterday
The dust blew up
And the dust blew down
The streets on a dusty day.
II blew no harder
Than il had before
On many a dusty day:
But every one
| CHANGED to meet
Held up his hands and swore
I've seen 1t blow
And whilr of dirt.
But never so bad before -
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02

The McCurdy family. of insurance
fame. is on the high seas. sailing tow
ard mecca, from which they viii
doubtless never return. They will
have satisfaction, while luxuriatlng
in the magnificent suite OF rooms on
board the Amerika, OF knowing that
they have eNpatriated themselves
for all time from their native land.
Benedict Arnold, sold his hirthright
and afterward while occupying a gar
ret room in Paris was discovered by
Tallyrand and he said to him ~
would give my all and my hope of the
future. for one sight OF my native
land. WIN such retribution reach
the McCurdy family.
The daily sentinel., 1906-03-02
ENTERTAINED BOHEMIAN CLUB

Mr. and Mrs V. c. Talbert had
the members of the Bohemian Whist
Club as their guests last evening
and there has not been a pleasanter
evening in the annals OF the club
Mr.. George Chamberlain won the
gentleman's favor, a handsome solid
silver soap case. The ladies prize
was a beautiful cut glass vase and
was awarded TO Miss Reed.
The luncheon was delightful and
prettily served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talbert are most cap
able and hospitable hosts.
The Sentinel so cents per month.