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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Pulled Thief from Under Bed

Macon, Ga, Jan. II. .-Patrolman
Johnson, of the bicycle police squad,
told an interesting story to the court
when Henry Edwards, a negro cook
at the home Of Mrs Bessie Haddock,
was arraigned for larceny The of
ticer had been requested to look out
for the negro's meanness, and when
he went to the home of Edwards
slinked under a bed. Seeing him
hide, the officer drew his revolver and
soon had the cook ready to report
at the police barracks. Edwards
was sent to Jail under charge of lar
eau
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Senator smoot Will Hold Seat

Chicago, Jan. IA dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington saws
that Senator Reed Smoot will hold
his seat in the senate unless before
his term expires he does something
to justify expulsion. There is at pres
ent majority in the senate who be-
lieve that he cannot be deprived Of
his seat under existing conditions
and that in no case can he be put out
OF the senate except by the method
of expulsion, which requires two
thirds vote, Senator Shoots term
does not expire until two years from
next March.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
He Chased Husband Aawav,

New Orleans, Jan 11.-An alleged
case of frontier rufianism developed
Thursday when Police Inspector Whit
alIer, with special train and a doz-
en- policemen went to the Rigolets, a
fishing village in the gulf coast marsh
es, to arrest Anthony Morgan, a sa-
loon keeper. Brought under arrest
to court here, Morgan was charged by
MIR. and Mrs. Matthew Lawrence
with having fired on and driven the
man away from the settlement, and
then having outraged MIS-. Lawrence
The husband and wife are hardly 20,
and arrived at the Rigolets recently
from Carmi, Ills Morgan alleges that
Lawrence robbed him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Liqht Sentence Imposed

Albany, Ga. Jan. Ill. F. Will
son, postmaster of Poulan, and one of
the most prominent men of that place
was fined 1925 and sentenced to serve
one year and one day in the Atlanta
penitentiary by Judge Emory Speer.
Mr.. Wilson was indicted for making
improper use of the postal funds. He
pleaded guilty to the technical charge
but urged that he did no intentional
wrong. In imposing sentence, Judge
Speer said that it was the shortest
penitentiary sentence he had ever i'm
posed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Gunhoat Machias Raisad

Pensacola Fla. Jan. 1.-THE gun
boat Machias, which sunk in the stone
basin at the navy yard during the Sep
tember hurricane, has been raised and
was taken in the steel floating dock
for repairs. The vessel was entirely
submerged when she sunk in the ba-
sin, and divers were engaged for
many weeks in making repairs to the
hull. The latter is badly damaged
by coming in contact with the sides of
the stone basin, and will require a
large expenditure of money to be re-
paired
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Cotton Imports Suffer

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Amer
ican importations of cotton goods in
to China suffered heavy falling off
during The year just closed is the as
sertion made in a statement issued
Friday by the bureau of statistics Of
the department of commerce and la
Dor. This reduction, however, is gem
eral and not aimed exclusively at this
country. The reason for his mark
ed decline in China's Importation Of
cotton products is due, it is explained
to the fact that the Flowery King
dom bought more of these goods than
she could consume one year ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Sensational Case Postnoned.

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 1.-THE SEN
sational insane asylum case, known
as the Nail Case" in which four at
tendants of the Raleigh Central hos
pital are indicted for causing the death
of a patient named Nail, who attempt
ed to escape two years ago, and who
died a few hours after being recap
tured and returned to the asylum was
not tried in the Superior court
here Thursday as originally set, hav-
Ing been postponed to Monday of next
Cd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Hundred carpenters Strike .

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 11.-About
one hundred carpenters, employed by
the Selden Breck Construction com
pany, went on strike here Thursday.
One of the strikers said the trouble
arose over the company employing non
union labor 1t is claimed an effort
will be made to enlist the support of
all union carpenters employed by the
company, which has extensive build
ing contra throughout the United
States, Canada and Mexico The
SeIden- -Breck company maintains
general offices at ST. Louis, Louis
vile and Memphis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Must Move Bridue,

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE war de-
partment has ordered that The Sea-
board Air Line bridge over the Sa-
vannah river at Hutchinsons island
be removed within IS months. Notice
to this effect was served upon the
Seaboard officials. at Norfolk. The
Southern Coast Lumber company has
complained thai the bridge in it's pres
ent condition obstructed navigation in
the river. Engineer D. C. King
man concurred in this viey. Sever
al hearings were heard, resulting in
the order issued. The bridge will be
replaced by a bridge with clear open
ing between tenders Of 120 feet,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Louisville, Ky. Jan. IA

Louisville, KY. Jan. IA special
from Jackson, KY, says
John Smith, who is one of the men
under indictment for the murder of
DR.. B D. Cox, has made a confession
which is in the hands of Attorney
Jouett for the commonwealth. In
this confession Smith names James
Hargis and Ed Callahan as moving
spirits in the crime He says Har-
gis and Callahan induced him to en-
ter the conspiracy against Dr. Cox,
making promises to see that he was
acquitted, and to give him a job. He
tells Of the murder in detail and says
Ed Callahan gave him 500 after the
killing, saving jim Hargis sent it to
him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
A Line on Her Age.

"Ohw gasped the beautiful woman
as she fell back, clutching at her heart,
and permitting the telegram to dutter
to the floor.
Her fashionable guests rushed for
ward crying:
'What is it? Has your husband met
with an accidentY'
mo, no." she moaned "It is from
my son-in-law. l am grandmother"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Italian Lawvers Strike

Rome, Jan. 11.-A strike of law
yers in Italy has been declared. A
number of barristers and solicitors
met and after examining the propo-
sails of Minister of Justice Gallo for
legal reform, determined to ask the
lawyers in all Italian towns, to strike
against them and to remain on strike
until the measures are withdrawn.
The minister has referred the reform
measures to the chamber of deputies
for discussion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Double tragedy in Louisiana.

Lake Providence, La, Jan. IL
Thomas Delaney, a well known drug
salesman, was found dead in his home
a mile north of here and his sister,
Mrs. Alston, widow, was found un-
conscious and badly mutilated, and
will die. A passerby discovered the
double tragedy. Bloodhounds are
being taken to the scene, and infuri-
ated citizens are making a search for
the supposed murderers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Ten Thousand People .

Albany, Ca, Jan. 1.-THE new
census of the city of Albany shows a
population of 10, 1876. The last fed
eral census only gave Albany a pop
ulation of 4,606, and the increase is,
therefore, little short of remarkable.
The census show that there are 8 1868
whites and 6,773 negroes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Shorter Hours on Railroads

Washington, Jan. 11.-By vote of
70 to /, the senate has passed a bill
providing that railway employees en-
gagged in handling of trains shall not
work more than sixteen consecutive
hours, which period is to be followed
by ten hours off duty The one neg
ative vote was cast by Senator Pet
tuS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
EIopers Were Arresfd

Spartanburg, S. c., Jan. Ill.
NJ. Poteet and Mrs. Carrie West
moreland, who eloped several months
ago, leaving their families behind,
have been arrested in Alabama City,
Ala. Poteet left a wife and four
small children who are in a desti-
tute condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Million Dollar Fire Loss

Lancaster, Pa, Jan. IA fire
which started in the tobacco ware
house of s.. R. Moss & Co., here
Friday, spread to adjoining property
and caused loss estimated at mil
lion dollars. A delay in turning in
the alarm gave the fire a good start
and when the firemen arrived it was
beyond the ir control.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Admiral siqsbee To Be Retired.

Washington, Jan. lit has been
announced at the navy department
that Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigs-
bee, who was in command of the
battleship Maine when that vessel
was blown up in Havana, will be
placed on the retired list on the 10th,
onaaccourIt of reaching the age limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Committed to Jail.

Augusta, Ga. Jan. IL. Magistrate
j. A. Banks committed to the county
Jail Alonzo Barnes, charged with an
unspeakable offense, and William
Trickle, charged with tresspass. The
parties are negroes, the former being
a preacher.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Pleaded Guilty of Manslauohter

Spartanburg, S. c., Jan. lied
Ferguson, charged with murder, for
killing a negro at Hot Sulphur sew
eral months ago, pleaded guilty to
charge of manslaughter, and was SEN
fenced to serve four years in prison.
Race Riot in Chicago.
Chicago, Ill. Jan. 11.-Race feel
ing, which has stirred the pupils of
the Copernicus school for more than
a week, eliminated in a riot between
the negro and white children and at
least a dozen of the pupils were in
jured. Between two and three hun
dred children took part in the fight
that waged about the doors of the
school, stones and clubs as we'll as
hat pins Eeing used before the police
arrived
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Earthquake at Arkansas citv.

Arkansas City, Ark, Jan. IL
What is believed to be an earthquake
shock was felt here at las Friday
morning. The shock lasted a few
seconds. Persons were awakened
and dishes ratified, but no material
damage is reported
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Will ATTEMPT to Reach Pole,

Rome, Italy, Jan. lit is report
ed in Rome that the Duke of Abruz-
ri intends to make another attempt
to reach the north pole. 1t will not
be made, however, until the result
of the Wellman Chicago Record Her
aid expedition is. known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12

New Orleans, Jan. II 1.-The steam
er Straits tof Dover, after having
been four days aground near the en-
trance of the Mississippi river, has
been fioated. She is from Brazil
ian ports
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Negro HANGED at Knoxville

Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. 11.-John
Thomas, negro, was hanged here
Thursday afternoon at p. m. for the
murder of Ernest Perkins at a rail-
road camp near this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12

To do the wise thing at all times and
under all circumstances is difficult
yea, impossible; but to make fool of
ones self is as easy as rolling off log.
Republican.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12

we want you to bear in mind that in buying Cloth
fitting, highest class Clothing brought Amercus great
of famous FECHHENIER- -FISEEL Clothes would
cost you fully twice much if made by tailor and then
would not be any better, if as well made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Twenty Persons Burn TO Death

Strassburg, Germany, Jan. H.
Twenty persons lost their lives Fri
day through the destruction by fire
of factory in the neighborhing VIII
lage of Geispolsheim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
ISLAND SUBMERGED
BY TIDAL WAVE
Three Hundred Pers ons of Little
Isle Los Lives.
FORTY NATIVES WERE DROWNED

FORTY NATIVES WERE DROWNED
Crest of Great Wave Rushes over
Little Island OF Tansna, One of the
Dutch East indian Isles in the In
dian Ocean, Off Aichien.
The Hague, Jan. 11.-An enormous
tital wave has devastated some of the
Dutch East Indian island south of All
CHEN, in the Indian ocean.
Tne loss is~very great, both proper
ty ana lives.
According to a brief official dispatch
three hundred persons perished on
the Island of Tanana alone.
Forty natives are known to have
found wa,er graves on the Island of
Simalu, also one of the Dutch group
OF islands in the Indian Ocean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
The Alteration He Wanted.

Customer-Yes; 1 like this suit. l
suppose you will make any alterations
l may require free. Tailor-Oh, yes,
sir; certainly. Customer-Very well,
then. Just alter the price from "a to
f2 and I'll take it with me-London
Tit-Bits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Clothes Buying Opportunities
STOCK TAKING
next IN ORDER
IN A FEW DAYS WE TAKE
OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY
IN A FEW DAYS WE TAKE
OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY

Though the weather has been
warm since the holidays we have
sold a great deal of Clothing and
Furnishing goods and in conse-
quenCe lots of odd lots have been
made. We want to clear out all odd
Suits particularly, but me make ex-
traordinary reductions throughout
the stock in order to convert into
cash every piece possible before in
VentOry time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Score of People Injured

Dublin, Ireland, Jan. IA score
of employees was injured, some fatal
ly, in an explosion in the works of
the Alliance Gas company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-12
Arrives in WASHINGTON, D, c.,

Washington, Jan. 11.-Senor DR..
Ramon Bengalchea, charge d'affaires
of Guatemala, has arrived in Wash
ingtOn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22
A Word tn Contrnctnrs.

Ed. Journal:-I want to call your
attention TO the fact that a great
deal Of public work is being done by
the state authorities without giving a
contractor a chance. Convicts are
employed at the state fair grounds
making all the improvements there,
an expenditure of a large sum OF
money, $4,000 | believe. There &.
not word in the act OF the legisla-
ture appropriating that money say
ing II shall be done by convlcts. "
should. according to law be let 20 the
lowest responsible bidder. The new
wing OF the asylum has so far all
been carried on with convict labor,
and the convicts are TO make the
brick for that public building. about
one million brick There Is not
word OF law in the act 10 allow con-
vlcts 10 be employed on that kind OF
work. Convicts are 10 be employed
clearing the ground and making the
excavations aud on the brick for the
new institution for the feeble mind
ed. This Is an injustice 20 the labor
ing men and mechanics as well as the
contractors who reside In this city
Besides the State Federation OF
Labor has endorsed the proposition
that the state convicts shall be work
ed on the public roads and not In
competition with free labor. | wish
The Capital Journal would allow ~
to discuss this In its columns from
our standpoint, and give us a chance
20 1--we in Salem and not force us an
10 Portland 20 make a living
CONTRACTOR
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22

ornmont, former secretary. took pos-
session OF the government OF that
island today as governor no n ono
Of the younger well 10 do New York
orH. who have entered political life.
Mr.. Post ~ descendant ot thar
Post who was numbered among the
aoitiors of Southampton. Long
Island. in 1910. 10 was born In
Bellport. l.. T.. January 28. 1870. In
1891 he was graduated from Har-
ward. aud thon studied inw at the
uniyorsIty OF New York Tie early
munlfoatod an Interest In tho poll.
teal anairn Of sunolk county. sorv..
Ing several years az member 0f
the Republican county committees.
After serving a year IN the New York
be became auditor of tho
Porto lRlcan government Ito uoxt
became secretary. aud now u gov
ornor. He Is a personal friend of
President Roosevelt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22
Notice for Rlds.
CONTRACTOR

The county clerk of Marion coun-
~. Oregon. will receive sealed bids
up TO O'Clock p m. May 3. 1907,
proposing TO deliver forty cords OF
first class grub oak or old growth
oak wood. also forty cords OF first
class second growth or old growth mr.
wood at the county court house in
Salem. Oregon. on or before septem-
Der 1. 1907.
All bids must be accompanied with
a certified check IN a sum equal TO
10 per cent Of the amount OF ths
bid. conditioned that said sum be
forfeited n the party bidding shall
fail TO enter into a written contract
in accordance 90 the terms OF said
bid within ave days from the date OF
the acceptance Of said bid by the
county court of Marion county, ore
gon. and give an approved bond
conditioned that the party biddins
will faithfully carry out said contract
in accordance with the terms there
OF.
The county court reserves the risht
20 reject any aud all bids.
said bids viii be opened AZ ]
o'clock p. m. May 3. 1907.
JOHN H. SCOTT.
4-ls-5t. County Judge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22

or part and contributed more 20 ths
cause OF peace than has hitherto
been known. This means NO dctrac-
tion from the great merits OF Prosl-
dent Roosevelt. who has indeed him.
self openly aud expressly borne Wit
ness 60 the cooperation OF the cm-
peror
Since the day of Manila aud ~
subsequent unfrlendly sentiment OF
tho American people against Ger
many a mighty change has taken
place The distruat has disappear
cd A good start has been made for
a better mutual understanding. Ro-
lations have become friendly To
further strengthen the bonds OF
friendship and show how unfounded
gRs the former distruBt and 10 prove
that President aud emperor Joined
hands In promoting the work OF
peace these revelations about the
secret history Of Manila" aud tho
share OF the German emperor In the
bringing about OF the peace al Ports.
mouth are printed The worlds
peace cannot rest upon a stronger
bulwark than the friendly union OF
he German ana the American ma
ions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22

with a degree OF friendship for which
there was no warrant
on July 4. 1899. at Lcipsic. Am,
bassador Andrew u. White, than
whom no man knows ths facts bet
ter. said Il feel bound 10 acknowl.
edge the conduct of those In author
ity-those who represent Germany
TO our country and who have been
all that we could desire from the
first during the war. The German
government recognized at the outset
our fun rights as belligoronta 70
has observed a strict and full neu-
trality: and this neutrality has been
neither cold nor grudged There
has been no request made by our
government which has not been met
promptly and freely There have
been occasions when had there been
a wish on the part OF the rulers OF
Germany 20 check our career. delays
and eyaslons might have taken place
but there have been neither delays
nor eyasions."
The German government has act
ed most tactfully respecting this
whole matter. Although frequently
criticized In this country they have
maintained q dlgnihed silence. and
have never disclosed the authorita-
tive suggestions made 10 them thai
We dld not want the Philippines bui
would be glad 90 have them take
them.
As 10 the Portsmouth peace con
ference IL was asserted 40 the time
that the German emperor was an
deayoring 20 have tho czar 30 on With
the war The very contrary % true
II was in the days of the third week
Of August. 1908. when the negotia
lions suddenly began 20 lag. ani
here was grave danger that they
Nould be broken on altogether. u
seemed as n the influence of Presi
dent Roosevelt vas about 20 fail !
Count witte and Baron Rosen had
received definite Instructions from
81. Petersburg 20 withdraw from the
on the following Tues
lay. AZ this critical juncture the
President addressed Emperor VIII
lam II. b. cable. invoking his aid 20
ring about a satisfactory result OF
he peace negotiations. The German
.mperor put himself IN touch With
he eEar. and the satisfactory result
'as thea accomplished 10 Ports
nouth on August 2s.
Such i the share whieh Emperor
william had IN the peace Of Ports
aouth between Russia and JaDaa.
ie nad indeed played a much great
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22
AN OFFER
TO THE WEAK AND WEARY
WOMEN OF SALEM.

There are hundreds of women
In this vicinity who are dragging
themselves through life in pain and
misery, without vitality, strength or
health" said member of the G. w
Putnam Co. They get no happiness
out of life and are just in condi-
tion to be attacked by almost any
disease. They need a vitality-mak-
ing and strength-creating tonic.
Now, at our expense, we want TO
ask every such woman to try our
cod liver preparation. vinol. which
contains besides tonic iron. the medi-
cinal elements of cod liver oil. but
no oil or grease. Il is delicious to
take, creates healthy appetite,
makes pure. rich. red blood. and
gives strength and vigor to every
organ of the body better than any
medicine we have ever sold in our
store, and when a woman is in this
condition it makes life worth living.
When we say at our expense
we mean that II the medicine you
buy from us and pay for does not
benefit you, we will refund every
cent of It cheerfully, and thus You
try 1t at our expense" G. w. Put.
man Co., druggists.
Note.-While we are sole agents
for Vinol in Salem, It is now for sale
at the leading drug store in nearly
every town and city in the country.
Look for the vinol agency in your
town.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22
FASTIDI0US WOMEN

consider PaXtine Toilet Antiseptic q
necessity in the hygienic care of the
person and for local treatment Of
feminine ills. AS a wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
The h Paxton Co.. Boston. Mass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22
Notice

All owing me on account or over.
due note are notified 10 pay up b.
May ist. without fan. at the Capital
National Bank. as after that data
same viii be placed With my attoF-
noy with instructions 10 sue. I have
removed from salem.
and will positively grant no furihor
extensions. y. A. Wi0GINs.
f-i3'i0. T0gpehish. wash
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-04-22

Washington. April 22.--Aoeording
10 the decision Of the supreme court
on the trial OF Maggie Myers, the
Missouri woman. Who Il under sen
tenee OF death on the charge Of mur-
dering her husband, will begin to-
day.