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THE AMERICUS WEEKLY TIMES--RECORDER: FRIDAY, OCTOBER H, 1898.
YELLOW FEVER AREA
VERY MUCH GREATER
Dreftd Plague Now Reported
All Over Mississippi.
SEVERAL CITIES INFECTED j WOMAN STANDS ACCUSED
A BROTHER-IN-LAW
OF M’KINLEY KILLED
George D. Saxton Is Shot to
Death at Canton.
Three Interstate Railroads Practically
Suspend ISusincst and Many Short
Lines Are on the V'erg© of Slmtttng
Down Until Alter Frost.
Memphis, Oct. 8.—The yellow fever
situation throughout the state of Mis
sissippi is assuming grave proportions.
The area of the fever has so enlarged
that infection may be said to be general
throughout the slate, as there is not a
section that has not been visited. Three
i railroads have practically sus-
ess, and several short lines
aro on the verge of a temporary shot
clown dae to lack of trade. Twenty
thousand or more people have hurriedly
left the state aud are refugeeing in
northern cities, eagerly awaiting the
approach of cold weather.
The disease continues to increase
steadily in Jackson, the state capital.
Siuce Sepr 27 there have been 4-4 cases
there, of which 24 were negroes. Only
five deaths have been ref*orted since the
beginning. 4
The majority of the negroes are well
and feel none the worse for their yellow
fever experience, but the majority of
the white rases are still under treat
ment. Several are convalescent.
Bishop Calloway has received a tele
gram from Rev. J. W. Lee of St. Louis
stating that the directors of the Meth
odist Orphan asylum there would as
semble and consider the .question of
taking care of the Baptist asylum chil
dren, located at Jackson, for a month.
The two cases in the orphanage, Misses
Gallic aud Ida Flowers, aro doing well.
So far none of the children have mani
fested symptoms of fever, although the
exDosure among them has been general.
Hattiesburg and Lumberton, in the
southern part of the state, have become
infected, while Natchez, one of the
largest river cities, reports two cases of
tho yellow plague. Reports from Ox
ford indicate that the disease is slowly
spreading and is becoming more malig-
naut. Harriston, Fayette, Starkville
and Edwards report new cases. The
■ituation at Water Valley is unchanged.
Conditions at Taylor’s station do not
improve and the disease continues to
spread. W. T. Sisk, a prominent busi
ness man of Taylor’s, is dead of tlio
disease.
The weather for the past 3G hours has
been considerably cooler throughout the
•fate. \
JACKSON ASKS FOR HELP.
State Board of Health Now Appeals
to President McKinley.
Jackson, Miss., Oct. 8.—The yellow
fever situation throughout the state
grows worse. The disease is appearing
at new places almost daily. In Jackson
the area of infection is gradually in
creasing. There is a case within 1U0
yards of the state capitol. The state
board of health this morning issued the
following appeal for aid from the gen
eral government, the governor tele
graphing his appeal from Brandon:
“lu consequence of yellow fever and
quarantine there is already great desti
tution in stricken communities of this
state. At this placo 00 per cent of the
white population are absent. Several
thousand negroes are out of employ
ment and subsistence, many being cor
doned in originally infected districts.
Local and personal contributions have
ceased, so that the situation is one of
increasing distress.
“Under a state statute the board of
health is authorized, with the consent
of the governor, when occasion demands
it, to call upon the general government
'for such financial and- medical aid as
the necessities arising out of any opi-
demic may require. Wo could from
this point assist all other affected com
munities. Wo need provisions for about
6,000 persons liqro and at other places
for about 30 days; also .money to pay
uurses. ”
No Receiver For the Guards.
Atlanta, Oct. 8.—A decisioir**«us-
taiuing the demurrer of defendants has
been rendered by Mr. John L. Tye, ap
pointed judge pro bac vice in the fa
mous Gate City guard case, and the
mutter is now thrown out of court. The
trouble.grew out of an act passed by
the legislature in 1803 organizing the
Btate militia into regiments. Several
members of the Gate City guard re
fused to enlist under the new law aud
their a^tus were taken away from them.
They then sought to have a receiver ap
pointed to take charge of the armory
aud property of the company ami by
the ruling just made they are defeated.
Sons to Honor Miss Winnie.
Atlanta, Oct. 8,—The United Sons
of Confederate veterans, in an order is
sued by Commander In Chief Smyth,
declare their intention of erectiug alone
aud unaided a monument over the grave
of the late Miss Winnie Davis. They
claim the right as au evidence of the
tsteem in which the “Daughter of the
Confederacy” was held by them. The
matter will be taken up by the various
camps and action had at once.
Cavalry Reaches Huntsville.
Huntsville, Ala., Oct. 8.—The Sixth
cavalry, Major Lebo, arrived from Mon-
tank last night. Two thousand horses
for Wheeler’s cavalry division came in
eight trains daring the night Troops
G and K of the Eighth cavalry arrived
from the -department of Dakota last
night No deaths among soldiers since
Sunday, Sept 3&
1 Preacher and Son Jailed*
Scottsboro, Ala., Oct 8—Postoffice
Inspector Rosson, acting under orders
from Ch^f Inspector Baird, has arrested
Rev. J. W. Shoemaker, pastor of the
Methodist church at this pla
atof theSoottsboro
Mrs. Anna George, Whom the Victim
Had Attempted to Discard t Promptly
Placed Under Arrest, Charged With
Committing the Murder. \
Canton, O., Oct. 8.—The murder of
George D. Saxton, brother of Mrs. Mc
Kinley, has saddened the home of the
president. Two years ago visiting del
egations were swarming here on the
eve of the election and George Saxton
was one of the most enthusiastic local
workers. One year ago la>t March his
sister and her distinguished husband
left Canton for Washington, with all
neighbors wishing them God speed.
Today the president and Mrs. McKinley
ming back here under tho most
distressing circumstances.
George D. Saxton was a nan of
means, unmarried and known by all.
Since his attempt to discard Mrs. Annie
E. George it was expected that some
thing would happen. She had been his
tenant in the Saxton block. He bad
just compromised a suit for alienating
her affections by paying her husband
$1,826. Meantime Sample C. George
had married after Saxton’s attorney had
secured a divorce for Mrs. George in
Dakota and the divorced aud discarded
woman became desperate. Her desper
ation was intensified by seeing Saxton
paying attentions to Mrs. Althouse.
It now turns out that Mrs. George had
been seen around the residence of Mrs.
Althouse frequently and when Saxton
Was about to enter there last evening he
was shot dead on the doorsteps. It is
alleged that the five shots were fired
into him by Mrs. George, who had fre
quently threatened to kill him if he per
sisted in calling on Mrs. Althouse. An
interviewer at the dty prison told Mrs
George he was not surprised to find her
locked up after what she had threatened
end added: •
“You rememler you said you would
kill Saxton if he did not keep away
from the Altkonse place?”
“Yes, I remember that I told yen
that,” said Mrs. George.
“And you remember that I told you
that if you did. you would be hung.”
“Yes,” said Mrs. George, “and I re
member that I said I did not care if I
was.”
Mr. and Mrs. McKinley arrived from
Washington tonight. The hour for the
funeral Monday afternoon has not been
determined upon.
The post mortem examination on tho
body of the late Mr. Saxton occupied
the night. There were two superficial
shot wounds, a third bullet entering tho
loft breast and a fourth entering the
left side 5 inches below tho third, pass
ing through the lower abdomen aud
supposedly causing death.
The body was removed to the Barber
residence this morning. Several per
sons allege this morning that Mrs.
Georgo had threatened to shoot Saxton.
She engaged Mayor Rice and Attorney
Jume.'' oiurlmi* tor counsel this morn
ing. She is beiug held on suspicion in
mayor’s court. Mayor liice announces
that Justice Keigner will assume his
prerogative* as police judge while tho
mayor acts us counsel during tho ar
raignment, if made in his court.
An affidavit charging murder in tho
first degree has been filed against Mrs.
Georgo by Prosecuting Attorney Pom-
erene in Justice Reiguer’s court It is
signed by Lawyer J. J. Grant, who was
a personal friend of Saxton as well as
legal counsel for the deceased.
Camp Atkinson Deserted.
Atlanta, Oct. 5.—All tho Second
Georgia regiment volunteers, with the
exception of a guard of 40 men aud
Licuteuaut Quartermaster Hardeman,
have left for their homes in various
parrs of tho state and Camp Atkinson
is now almost deserted. Tho soldier*
are on 30 days lurlough aud at the end
of that time they will bo mustered out.
YOU
who ar« in need of strictly acleudfio and
expert medfoal treatment should coiiaiu-
ly investigate th reputation of *.he
physician you employ. Dr. Hathaway&-
0«. have undoubte dly »he best, of j io
fessioual and financial ro r e voces aud
are recognized as
The Most Successful,
The Most Progressive,
The Most Skillful,
The Most Experienced
The Most Popular
Phytlc'aua and Specialist. In the «ua
cesaful treatment of delicate dis- a
oeculier to man and woman kind in the
United S'a-ea.
Specialties:
Stpiiili.,
DISEASED OB
UMKAIDBAL
I'lSCHAHCKS,
IMPCTIBCT,
LAMT M.KHOOD,
Nibvods Debility,
Nigbt Losses,
Stricture,
Hydrocele
Vabiocele,
Psoriasis,
Molel, Eczema,
Pimple?,
Ulcers piles.
Catarrh, and
DISEASES or WOMtE
We have
Blanks—No I for men, No. 8 for women. No.
I for .sin disease*. No. 4 for catarrh, and a
new 64-L)age booklet which will send FKEB
to all who really desire truthful Information
about their c ondltlon. Call on or addraaj
place and
J5i" -_J AOOUI IUCU LUUUIUUU, VMt w» w, iluiH,
bR. HATHAWAY & CO.,
22* SOUTH BROAD ST. ATLANTA, Q A,
| TOILET SET WEEK! §
£ On MONDAY, OCTOBER 3a, at my store will be exhibited
H the most varied and handsomest display of Ten and Twelve 3
£ Piece Toilet Sets over displayed in the state. 3
v THESE RUN IN PRICE: 8
$1,75 $4* $4.50 $5 $5.50 $6 $7 $10 $15 $20 f
The Heal China Sets, Having been bought of Receiver, the prices are less than
you can buy same goods of Importer in New York.
Let all come and see them, even if you do not buy. AU tastes and fancies can
be gratified, and lovers of the artistic and beautiful delighted.
£ Corner Jackson and Forsyth Streets • • -- Americus, Georgia. 3
mimmmmmmmmmmiimmimmmmM
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1 D. PEARLMAN, 1
I To the Trade: i
sr We have our entire line almost open for inspection. 2
j»~ We defy any competition as to quality aad prices of 2-
| . ClOtiiing, |
1 Dry floods, I
g* \
| Shoes, . |
| Trunks §
| and Everything |
Sr f jr a family’s comfort as regards wear. We don’t 2
S~ blow aad mislead people, but are always u plight 3
Er a all transactions. Call and convince yourself at 2
|D, PEARLMAN, I
311 Lamar Street, Americus, Ca, 2
| The Originators of LovrFrices: i
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WE MANUFACTURE AND SELL
Engines
Grist Mills
Saw Mills
..and.,
everything
in the
Machinery
Line
Get our
rices before
buying
We operate Machine Shops at)d Foundry.
We handle Full Line Mill Supplies,
FI ALL ARY BR©5. & C©.
MACON, GEORGIA.
|HERE’S YOUR CHANCE !|
FOR 10 DAYS ONLY"
:Auy suit in my store, value $35, jj!4o
: and S45, for
How Catarrh Robs Its Victims of Health and Life. * §s
Catarrh la the most ir^hllotta of
diseases. If neglected, it invariably
reaches the bronchial tubes red
lungs, rendering them weak and
3uscef lible to consumption.
c P. P. P.
(Uppuiaii’a C eat Remedy)
la the ot.ly logical treatment for
this loatuso:ne disease. Catarrh Is
now recoff-iLed as c.n affection of
H c t>2 2. oa - an,i not a r.\txc local trou-
Tlio Lcht blo-jd put i/ler Is there-
fere th2 best remedy, p.ud the fcrst
blood purifier!*acknowledged to he
P. P. P. Under treatment with P.
P. P. tli ? slekentnv ulucharces, with
hn-.vkH-y mu ■'rd offensive
odor, QfJelly diecy;:car r.ui pci.ua-
and radical rccovc.y jcia re-
S30 Ontyi
$25 °-°§
$2C -|
cJGMN KAY "Strictly High Class'’ 3
IX/l X 9 Merchant. Tailor. =3
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5E Suits from $28 to $35, now
rr
£ Any other Suiting in the house, for 10
P- dnvs only
J. M. LAMBERT. N. P„ Comanche County, Texas.
' ViT.r-• r ' C ?S*'?} fs ftt^ertor to *11 saraap*ir!!:a* ant! the most
*^2 Hk!n i 'ai.4*’oSod <lyf0r0ld Sorc ‘ 8 ’ P 1 *^ 1 *®* blotches aad all
Remedy) in well knowr^to pliyslotting, who ntescrfb- It
dci4^LU^ci’utJ. tlCe ‘ thC forsauU bcic « ***** oa even
Upp man Brothers, Lippradu block. Savannah. Ga.
war with Spain
Means Deatli
AURORA PROCLAIMS
1
The McLeod Co.
Under Optra Houm Teiephoae'.28—6 e«ll«
But if you must die loi
your country arrange to
perpetuate your memory
in marble, and call on
the most reliable dealer in
Southwest Georgia . . •
dr. jmoljiimXjJesjr
\ ards on Jackson Street.
MERICUS FURNITURE
1 and UNDERTAKING COMPANV
I 13 Cotton Avenue, lAmericus, Qa.
the quality of oar wines and liquors of the We am silll I. , u , . . . .
highest—all oi our customers sanction “ re stl “ lD the furniture business and in a few daysca 11
hers—why will you hesitate? Good liquors show the handtnmoof 1- _ -c
anil pure wines are a man’a delight and a S,n0W tne handsomest line of
man can always be happy alter sampling
ours. It's just this way, we’re closing
out our line ol these goods and our cut
prices fare cutting deep into the etock.
Some lines broken now, others will be
soon. Better select now for family and
medicinal purposes, while exceptional
quality leads. Little prioe to gratefni
pocketbook.
Remember Oar. Restaurant.
Bgdroom Suites, Chairs. Tables JMattrasses.
e *»«•- Onr prices are THE LOWKST, quality 0 *
Mb. KITT EDWAitn , « der L' i ' f nd ,TT® 0411 P 1 ®*** J°u wlthont difflonlty. I
1 W ABDS, who for 18 years baa lien Identified with the furnlW*
_ tr * d ® 10 Amerlcui, will be with us.
OUR UNDER.T a cl DEPARTMENT
CASKETS d rn»^v a * e i! di U,u '• * fnU ,,n# of MAtALLIO and CLOTS
Ma S Q C o*t Tw# d *P*rtment la In ehnrge of onr
0 -0:. LQ V«lO, an experl ened embnlmer, who
will respond to all calls, day and night
Residence 107 Brows St