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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
WILL DISREGARD THE ORDER.
American Steamer viii Not Fly the
Cub an Flaq.

CuE an Flag.
Charleston, S. c., March 22.-The
American steamer Cristobal - Colon
which came into this port some days
ago with machinery disabled sailed
for Batabano, Cuba, Wednesday, and
will, upon arrival, take up a regular
run between that port and the Isle of
Pines.
T. ]. Keenan,, of Pittsburg, president
of the Isle of Pines Steamship com
pany, is on board and said that he had
received notice from the Cuban treas
ury department to register in Cuba
This he did not propose to do.
"The Colon's owners, he said, be-
fore sailing, claim the right to run
between Batasbano and the Isle of
Pines under General Woods military
regulations, which were subsequently
made Cuban law by agreement with
the United States, which gives Amer
lean ships the same rights as native
vessels in Cuban waters. Disregard
ing this law, the Cuban treasury de-
partment insists that the Colon must
have Cuban registry and fly the Cuban
flag"
The owners have appealed to the
state department at Washington. 1t
is a matter of immense concern to
shipping interests in the West Indies,
and the result of the affair is anxious
ly watched
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Heir Presumntixe to fortune.

New York, March 22.-The American
says that fine, healthy, blue-eyed, IL
pound boy, who opened his eyes upon
the world for the first time Wednesday
night in the house in West Fifty-fourth
street, near Fifth avenue, Is heir pre-
sumptive to the greatest fortune in the
world, for the baby at its christening,
will be John D. Rockefeller III. The
son born to Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., gratifes one of the
dearest wishes of it's grandfather, who
has hoped for male heir to his son
ever since the 1atter's marriage to
Abbie G. Aldrich, daughter of United
States Senator Aldrich, of Rhode
Island. The mother is doing remark
ably well, and the doctor and nurses
declare they never saw a handsomer
or healthier boy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
SHERIFF AND MOB
EXCHANGE SHOTS
Crowd Attempt to Lynch Negro
In South Carolina.
INCIDENT CAUSED EXCITEMENT

AS the Mob Approached the Jail, the
sheriff's Men Fired on 1t, and the
Mob Dispersed-The Negro Makes
an Attempt to Escape.
Columbia, S. Co. March PA body
ct armed men rode into Bishopville,
the county seat of Lee county and
made desperate effort to lynch a ne
gro named Jim Dessaussure, who three
weeks ago attempted to assassinate a
man by the name of Barnes, shooting
him through the lungs
In some way the sheriff got wind of
the mob's intentions and prepared to
resist it. When the mob neared the
Jail volleys were exchanged with the
sheriff and his deputies. Seeing five
officers here, and that they were out
witted, the crowd dispersed without
bloodshed.
During the day the prisoner secured
a rope and letting it down to the
ground, a confederate placed an iron
bar upon it, which was drawn in. AS
the jailer entered his cell the negro
made nurderous assault upon him,
but being powerful man, the jailer
cverpowered his assailant, nearly beat
ing the negro to death
The incident caused much excite
Eent in the town and was the imme-
diatc cause Of the attempted lynching.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Like Venus and For Like Cause, 1t L
Now a Dead World


Mercury is a body devoid, practical
ly if not absolutely, of air, of water
and of vegetation. Consequently it is
Incapable of supporting any Of those
higher organisms which we know as
living beings. Its surface is vast
t.csert. 1t is rough rather than smooth
Whether this roughness be due to
mountains proper or to craters we are
too far away from it to be able
yet to say.s The latter is the more
probable. Over the greater part of it's
surface change either diurnal or sea-
sonal is unknown. Three-eighths of its
surface is stepped in perpetual glare
three-eighths shrouded in perpetual
gloom, while the remaining quarter
slowly turns between the two. The
planet itself, as a world, is dead.
Interesting as Mercury thus proves
to be, the interest as regards the plan
ct itself is of a rather corpselike char
acter. Less deterrent perhaps is the
interest it possesses as a part of the
life history of the solar system, for
tidal friction, the closing act in the
cOSmic drama, has brought 1t where it
Is. The machine has run down.
Whether it ever supported life upon it's
surface or not, the power to do SO has
now forever passed away. Like Venus
and for like cause, it is now a dead
world. And it was the first thus to
reach the end of it's evolutionary ca
reer, earlier to do so than Venus, in
asmuch as tidal action was very much
greater upon it than on Venus and con-
sequently produced it's effect more
quickly. Mercury has long been dead.
How long, measured by centuries, we
cannot say, but practically for a very
long time. Venus must have become
so comparatively recently. Both, how
ever, now have finished their course
and have in q most literal sense enter
ed into their rest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Steamer and Schooner Collide.

Cape Henry, March 22.-The Ger
man steamer San Miguel, bound from
Baltimore to Port Maria and the schoo-
ner Ralph M. Hayward, from New
York, collided off here Wednesday
night. The schooner is leaking bad
ly, and is beached at Lynnhaven in
let. The tug North America has gone
to her assistance. The steamer San
Miguel proceeded to Baltimore Thurs
day. Her main mast was carried away
and deck trimmings and stack were
dismantled. A large hole appeared on
the water line, port side, aft amidship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Three Injured in Burnino RutIdino


Chicago, March 22.-One girl and
two firemen were slightly injured, a
score of f1remen were nearly overcome
by smoke and a serious panic among
the mill prisoners in the Cook county
jail was threatened as the result of a
fire that started in the four-story brick
building on Kinsey street Wednesday
night. The injured girl was one of a
night crew of 25 girls making electric
apparatus in the Belden Manufacture
ing company's building at 192-194
Michigan street, in the rear of the
burning structure. Through windows
on the alley the girls saw the flames
and rushed in a panic into Michigan
street. In the crush one of them was
hurt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
COTTON MAKES HALF-cENT JUMP
FIeecy Staple Was in Great Demand
on Wednesday,

on WEDNESDAY.
New York, March 22.-There was
considerable activity and excitement
during the days session in the cotton
market with prices advancing more
than half a cent pound from the low
level of Wednesday.
Liverpool took a bullish view of the
census report, which caused the break
in the local market and cables were
much higher than expected. This
caused active covering here and the
market opened at an advance of IA
1923 points
There was aggressive bull support
on very slight recession and before
the upward movement was checked
May contracts sold at 1920, or 81
points net higher and July at 1898, one
Of the main features being the shrink
age in the difference between May and
July, which led to rumors of May
corner.
In the late trading May held at 1892
and July at 1904, or SO to 80 points
net higher. The close was a little off
from the best, but steady at a net ad-
vance of &c to 36 points
The sales of the day were estimated
at 100000 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
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Attitude viii Be Influenced,

Bertha, March 22-Russia instruc-
items to Count CassAnun, her chief del
ssato to the MsrSoean conference,
have affected the German government
aoSt uafarorably, and came almost
rs a challenge at the moment that a
settlement of the questions in dispute
at Algeciras seemed certain. 1t is
ROt improbable that the attitude of
beth the French and German delegates
will be Influenced thereby. Dispatches
from Algeciras today indicate an un-
yielding disposition on either side
over the question whether the French
and Spanish inspectors Of police shall
cooperate in each harbor or consist of
four exclusively French and four
clusively Spanish inspectors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
TWO Are Hurt in DeraiIment.

Atlanta, March 22.-The turning of
switch under a Southern railway
freight train at Howelrs station on
Wednesday afternoon derailed six cars
of the freight, injured two employees
and blocked the main line of the road
for seven hours, during which time
traffic was seriously impeded. Those
hurt were Switchman J. M. Tapp, who
suffered fracture of the ankle, and
Yard Conductor R. H West, Jr., whose
hand was badly bruised. Tapp was
carried to the Grady hospital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Roper Killed At Matches

Natchez, Miss, March 22.-J. R. c.
Tate, son-in-law of Mayor Benbrook. of
this city, and formerly of Hot Springs
Ark, shot and killed ]. E. Roper. OF
Columbus, Ga, timekeeper at a levee
camp below Natchez. The shooting
was the outgrowth of a quarrel. When
the men met in local billiard room
the dispute was renewed and the kill.
ing resulted. Tate claims self-de.
Tense
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Governor Pattison Irnnroved

Columbus, o., March 22-According
to the word from Governor Pattison's
residence, he is better than on Wednes.
day night, although in bed. The gov.
ernor has a severe cold and fever.
While two physicians stayed at the
house all Wednesday night, it was re
ported that the governor spent a rest.
full night after midnight, and that he
is much improved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
VIII Not Oppose TiIIman.

Newberry, S. c., March 22.-Al
though strongly urged by his friends
throughout the state TO make the race
for Hon. B. r. Tillmans seat in the
United States senate, DR.. George B.
Cromer, Of this city, has announced his
decision not to enter the campaign. 1t
is not known whether Or not he will
be an aspiraHt for any public Office
this summer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Lawson Charges IrreauIarities.

Boston, Mass, March 22.-Thomas
w. Lawson has announced that he had
sent a communication to Attorney Gen
eral Dana Malone, District Attorney
John B. Moran and State Insurance
Commissioner Frederick L. Cutting
suggesting that proceedings be insti-
tuted in this county against the New
York Life and Mutual insurance com
panies. Mr.. Lawson stated that he
would make public evidence support.
Ing the charges of irregularities which
he prefers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Attorney Sues MiIlionaire

New York, March 22.-John G. Grif-
fifth, an attorney, has brought suit in
the supreme court of Brooklyn against
Thomas w. Kiley, millionaire bank
er and merchant of that borough and
Mrs. Flora A Colt, of Brooklyn, al
leging that he is entitled to contin-
gent fee of $37,5OO in connection with
settlement which he has made be-
tween the two defendants and which
he claims he was instrumental in
bringing about. A hearing in the case
will be held March 27
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Cigarette Law Tested.

Lincoln, Neb., March 22-The SUI
preme court has given a decision on
the Nebraska anti-cigarette law, which
was tested in the courts by a young
man arrested on the charge of rolling
a cigarette. The effect of the decision
is to sustain the law in general, max
ing the sale and manufacture of Gig
arettes in this state illegal, but the
rolling of cigarettes by individuals for
their own use is not called "manufac-
turing"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23

Those who are not Irishmen some
times trespass on Irish property. A
French cure, preaching about sudden
death said. "Thus 1t is with us-we go
TO bed we'll and get up stone dead|
An old French lawyer writing OF an
estate he had just bought added, There
is a chapel upon IL in which my wife
and | wish to be buried, If God spares
our lives"
A merchant who died suddenly left
In his bureau a letter to one of his cor
respondents which he had not sealed.
His clerk, seeing it necessary to send
the letter, wrote at the bottom, "Sinee
writing the above have died"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
VIII Not Affect SolvencY.

Moscow, March 22.-The credit Mu-
tual bank has issued notice to the
effort that the robbery of $432 900 from
its vaults March 20 will not affect its
solvency. The employees deny giving
the keys of the vault to the robbers,
declaring that the leader of the band
had key of his own and admitting
that the combination lock had not been
set when the robbers entered the bank.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Traffic Is Abandoned

Wooster, o., March 22.-All traffic
on the Cleveland and Southwestern
Traction line between this city and
Berea, 40 miles has been abandoned
because of snow drifts in cuts max
ing it impossible for cars to get
through them. Three cars and so
passengers have been struck in a bic
drift miles north of this city since
z o'clock Wednesday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Wanted In Several Places.

Macon, Ca, March 22.-Dave Nash.
negro who is wanted on charges of
robbing the Southern railway of large
amounts OF cotton by throwing it from
trains while in motion, has been ar
rested here. Nash is also wanted in
Montgomery, Ala, for the burning of
town barracks near that city, in
which two negroes lost their lives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Merriwether Would Resign.

Washington, March 22.-The secre
tary Of the navy has received the res
ignntion Of Midshipman Minor Merri
wether, Jr, This is the second time
he has offered his resignation, and in
his latest communication he says his
been taken. on the resignation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Threw Him Down the Stems

Birmingham, Ala, March 22.-John
Beech, while causing a disturbance in
the hotel of the Salvation Army here
was thrown down the steps by Clerk
w. l.. Ball, and sustained a broken
neck, causing instant death. Ball is In
Jail charged with the murder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
TWO Killed In Wreck.

Rochester, n. Y, March ga train
On the Lehigh Valley railroad, was
wrecked Thursday ut Honeoye Falls.
The engineer, William Gaffney, OF
Rochester was instantly killed and
Firsman Edward Brusky, Of Honeoys
Falls, lies Wnder the engine, presum.
ably dead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
EARTHQUAKES VISIT
ISLAND OF USTICk
Population Lives In Constant
Terror.
ALL HOUSES WE'RE DEMOLISHED
The 21 Shocks Which Have Visited the
Island During the past Three Days
Causes a Great Panic Among the
Inhabitants.

Causes a Great Panic Among the
Inhabitants.
New York, March pa cable dis
patch to the Herald from Palermo
says:
There have been 21 earthquakes at
this place on the Island of Ustica dur
ing the last three days. The popula-
ton lives in constant terror. A great
valley has been formed in the center
of the island, and all the houses have
been demolished.
The shocks have been vertical, not
undulatory, and were accompanied by
loud rumblings.
The last shocks, which occurred on
Wednesday, finished she work of de-
struction. Panic seized upon the 1000
inhabitants of the island who aban-
doned their houses after the first visi-
tation of the earthquake, and camped
in the streets and fields. Many took
refuge in boats in harbor
The island is used as a penal set
tlement for hard labor criminals, of
whom there are 600 quartered there.
These were also panic-stricken, and
attempted to escape, and attacked
their guards, but were subdued.
One of the three mountains on the
island is reported to be in eruption.
A scientific commission has gone to
study the phenomena
Soldiers, doctors, Red Cross nurses
and litters have also been sent, as
greater disturbances are feared.
Ustica island has about 1000 inhab-
itants, and is about six miles north,
northwest of this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23

Dunfer-My wife got fiver out of
me teday with one happy remark.
Puffer-Let's have it, Duffer-She told
our boy Willie that she was his nearest
relative, but that | was his closest
indianapolis Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
c. &. O. Dennf BURNS

Louisville, March 22.-The depot
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio and the
Louisville and Nashville railway com.
panies at Winchester, KY, burned at
midnight Wednesday with all contents,
including an immense amount of whis
ky and beer. The loss will reach $50.
000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
LARGE Nun,ter to En,ior7te

Berlin, March 22.-Unusually large
numbers of Jewish and Russian emf
grants to the United States and South
America are expected to leave Ger
laany after Easter, and an influential
sommitte has been formed here with
the object of directing the emigration
to the best places.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Will Honor Naval Corps.

Paris, March 22.-The cabinet has
decided to bsstow honorary medals on
the members Of the WeStphalian naval
corps who assisted in the work of res,
cue at CeursierreG, as indicative of an
improvement in Franco-German sento
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23

Will Recover Fror operatIon,

New Yerk, March 22.-B. F. Yoakum,
chairman Of the executive committee
of the Rock Island and Frisco sys-
tenn, was operated on for appendicitis
en Tuesday evening. 1t was said at
the hetel wednesday night that Mr.
Yoakum had rallied from the shock Of
the operation aAd that there was every
reasen to hope fer his speedy recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23

Lens, March 22.-Reports from vari
Gus minig centerS show that the strike
is now general, some disorder occur
ring and number of company wag
ems have beeA smashed. Twelve hun.
dred additional troops have arrived
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
NeQro Accidentally Killed

Lavonia, Ga, March 22.-John. Park
er, a negro about 80 years of age, shot
and instantly killed himself here this
morning. 1t is said he was brushing
his clothing, when the hammer of a
pistol which he had in his coat pock
ct, was struck, exploding the cartridge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Language.

Language is solemn thing. 1t
grows out OF life-out Of its agonies
and eestasias, it's wants and its weari-
ness. Every language is temple in
which the soul of those who speak 1t is
enshrfned.-O. w. Holmes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
Will Attend Wheeler Memorial.

Montgomery, Ala, March 22-The
confederate veterans of Alabama, are
invited to attend the Wheeler memo
rial in Atlanta, and it is expected that
there will be q COED crowd from the
state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-23
THE PLANET MERCURY.

at 100000 bales.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-07

cratic commissioners and that new burdens
have been thrown on the county by the De-
tention school and the primary election law
They contend that as long as the county
has money on hand it might as we'll be
transferred to the general fund and these
back bills be cleaned up as soon as possible
Then they say the county can pay bills
monthly and the levy for current expenses
be. reduced. The general fund levy is linn
tied to mills and this II is claimed is not
enough to pay running expenses and pay
up the back bills II the general fund is
limited to the amount raised by the 9-mill
levy they say the county win never reach
a cash basis but will continue to accumu-
late floating debt.
County Treasurer Fink has decls ed him
self in favor of a change in the law limit
ing the general fund to mills. He thinks
the law should place a limit on the total
levy. but not on the different funds. This
would enable the board properly to proper
tion the various funds and so avoid MAX
ing the transfers.
The cost OF elections during the year has
been large. The fall primary in 1906 cost
1886 g. The state and congressional pri-
mary this year cost $5S12 80. The general
election in 1905 cost $3.50. IS. the reduction
in cost being due to the use Of voting ma
chimes, which lessened the cost OF printing
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-07

Reservations for sleepers on Eagles off,
cisl train via Chicago Great Western rail
way to leave Omaha Sunday, August l2
1905 at D. m. are being made rapidly.
All persons going on this train who de-
sire sleeper are urged to secure their berths
at once, so, II necessary. additional cars
may be arranged for. Tickets for sale by
members Of joint transportation committee
and secretaries Of various aeries. sleepers
secured at Chicago Great Western ticket
ONCE, 1872 Farnam street.
w. A. MESSICK,
Chairman Joint Transportation Committee
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-07

The Veteran Firemens association OF
Omaha will hold its annual basket picnic
next Saturday at Krug park. The old fire
laddies will hll their lunch baskets and talk
over the days when they ran wild de ma
chine" Judge Altstadt. alias Little Bis
marck, will carry a large basket of lunch
with John Banner. Fred Benin said he
would carry his lunch in a paper sack, so
he won't have anything TO carry home after
the picnic. The committee in charge con-
sists of William Altstadt, j. w. Jardne
and Il. II. Kneafers
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-07
BuriaI of Babv

May Reinhardt. the 2-months-old baby
being held at the undertaking rooms OF
Harry b. Davis, will be buried Tuesday
morning at Forest Lawn cemetery. The
Dresher Tailoring company has paid for
grave. while the Davis company has fur
nshed the casket. The baby died at the
Salvation Army Rescue Home on North
Twenty-fourth street The mother is said
70 be living somewhere In Iowa.