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THE AMERICUS WEEKLY TIMES--REOORDER: FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1900,
BURGLAR BURGLES AN OFFICER, j FALL TRADE WILL BEGIN NOW.
Attempt Made to Enter Residence of Season Will Open in Earnest Here This
Chief Police
Now that the enterprising Americas
burglar gets ‘‘his habits on" and at
tempts to burgle the residence of the
Week
While the weather is still warm, and
likely to continue for several weeks,
the advent of September will bring
chief of police, we may well view the rush of business to Americas mer-
aitnation with alarm and prepare to | chants. This date is recognized as the
flee to the mountains of Hepsidam for j beginning of the busy season here,
eafetv unless the old family shotgun i and the temperature of the weathe
may be trusted in this dire emergency, has little effect. Many merchants
For be it known the burglar is much (will change places of business, or have
abroad in the land hereabout.
Three nights ago, as told in the
Times-ltecorder, ho entered the resi
dence of Col, Ed. Littleton, on Church
street, but was frightened away ero he
could make a haul.
Yesterday morning Chief Wheeler
reported that two men tried to enter
rear door of bis residence the night
before. Mr. Chesley Wheeler heard
them working at the lock and aroused
bis father. The burglars heard them
talking, and slipping into the yard hid
behind an old onthouse.
In the meanwhile Chief Wheeler and
bis son, Chesley, had their hardware
trained upon the back yard, awaiting
the next move.
A flash of lightning revealed one of
the men and a forty-four Colt’s rang
out, followed by a second and third
shot. At the third shot the fugitive fell.
Thinking they had bagged one of
the thieves Chief Wheeler went out to
gather up the game, but it was not
there. The bullet probably missed
the mark, though it was sent after it
with the very best intentions. Doth
burglars got away and their identity
is yet unknown.
In the meanwhile it would be well to
bar the doors these nights, as it is
quite evident that Mr. Hurglnr is
With us.
S100 Reward, 8100.
The readers [of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that
Is Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is the
only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu
tional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys
tern, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu
tion and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that thoy
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that It fails to cure. Bend for list of
testimonials. Address
just done so; snlcsmon for tho fall sea
son arc employed from that date, now
fall goods are piled upon shelves and
counters, and farmers who are selling
their cotton supply their needs and put
new money in circulation. The busi
ness streets throw off the air of sum
mer dullness and assume a more ani
mated appearance. It is the “money
season” here, and the beginning of
this period of business activity, which
comes with this wcok, will be hailed
with pleasure by Americas’ business
men. The Times-Reoordor hopes that
it may bo a successful one for all.
MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GA
A DIFFERENCE OF THOUSANDS
In Value of 500 Bales Cotton Now and
a Year Aero.
E Just a year ago the finest grades of
ootton were selling in this market at
from ,to 51 cents—a difference of
nearly four cents per pound in the
’ price then and now. An Amerious
bayer was forcibly impressed with this
great disparity in prices when writing
a cheek yesterday for 300 bales cotton
purchased, the amount being $14,800.
A stnb of his bank book caught his
eye, and investigation disclosed the
fact that just one year ago he had giv
en a check for $14,000 in payment for
C00 bales cotton. Thus it will be seen
that 300 bales sold for more money
yesterday by $200 than 500 bales sold
for a year ago.
A Powder Mill Explosion
Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
Igbty dangerous Don't dynamite
the delioate machinery of your body
with calomel, croton oil or aioea pills,
when Dr, King's New Life Pills, which
[are as gentle as a summer breeze, do
the work perfectly. Cures headache,
natlpatlon. Only 25c at E. J. El-
Idgo’a drugstore.
A CLOUDBURST NEAR AMERICUS
Rainstorm Does Considerable Damage
Yesterday.
A cloudburst near Americas at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoou overflowed
acres of cotton and covered live hun-
feet of the Central Railroad main
ine under water. The rain was heav-
it north of the city, and at a point
two miles up the Central a cloudburst
[da great deal of damage. A large
jotton field was changed iutouu inland
ake, while the railroad track for a
P nrth of a mile was inundated. The
lUtbbonnd train was delayed there
w* a time, waiting for the waters to
Ie from the track. The cotton
d was practically destroyed.
DISCUSS WHEAT PLANTING.
A College That Honors the State, Says
John Temple Graves.
Its fundamental principle, Christian
character is essential to true education.
Its students are high-soulol and earn
est. Not a case of discipline in three
years, beautiful harmony and co
operation between facnlty and stn-
dents. This is the glory and strength
of tho college. Grade of scholarship
high. Course of study first class and
strong. It is a live college. It is
democratic iu the purest and best sense
merit and character win. College
promotes oratory. It has won every
State Oratorical Contest in Georgia.
It has furnished Georgia three govern
ors, the present governor being a
Mercer graduate. Cost of college
course reasonable. The next session
opens Sept. 19. Write for partic
ulars to P, D. Pollock, President,
Macon Ga.
A^Pale^Face
Is & prom!n$nl iymptonl or vitiated
blood. If covered wiib pimples, the
evidence la,complete. It s nature's
way of warning jroupfyourcoodltlon.
Johnston’s
the blood, aught or severe, of long
standing or recent orlglo. Its thirty
S ears record guarantees Its efficacy.
old everywhere. Price $1.00 per full
quart bottle. Prepared ooly by
' MICHIGAN Ditto COMPANY,
Detroit, Mich.
For Sale by E. J. ELDRIDGE. A merle us, Ga
POLICEMAN SITS IN JUDGMENT^
WANDERS IN MUCKALEE SWAMP
Sumter’s Tax Receiver Has Thrilling
Experience.
Mr. J. P. Raiford, Sumter’s tax re
ceiver, told yesterday of an adventure
iu tho dense fastnesses of Muckalee
swamp while oat fishing the night be
fore. Leaving his companions at Lit
tle's bridge Mr. Raiford, divested of
coat, yest and other articles of attire,
went in a boat far down the croek to
set note. Finishing this taBk about
dusk he started for the bridge again
only to find that he was hopelessly
lost. Rattlesnakes aud moccasins,
hoot owls and mosquitoes wero ou
every baud and kept his blood oireu-
lating freely during tho hour he beat
the bushes in an effort to find his way
to camp. His hallos finally awoke a
negro living in a cabin near the
swamp, and by the aid of a korosono
lamp tho rescue was effected. Mr.
Raiford was badly cut up by briars
and snags, and has sworn off from the
fishing habit.
Officer as Arbitrator in Matrimonial
Affair.
In bis capacity as a guardian of the
peace Officer W. D, Smith is frequent
ly called upon to straighten oat matri
monial tangles among the colored four
thousand here, particularly where
hearts are discarded and clubs are
trumps. Yesterday he was approach
ed by a likely looking colored couple
one of whom, the perspiring “it'
seeming in deep trouble. Unfolding
a marriage license, duly issued iu Tat-
uall county, he wanted to know if there
was any way to compel the woman with
him to brace the altar, He had loaned
her $35 to buy the wedding harness,
whereupon sho dodged him and ran
away to Amerious. The women ac
knowledged the corn but vowed she
would not marry her pursuing swain,
And she didn’t, Chief Justice Bmith
advising that there was no law enforc
ing matrimony for the cancellation of
a $35 debt.
THIRTY LEADERS OF
THE MOB ARRESTED
Quiet Prevails In Akron—Mi
litia Controls Situation.
EACE TROUBLE IN TEXAS
His Life Was aved.
Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent oitizen
of Hannibal, Mo., lately had a wonder
ful deliverance from a frightful death.
In telling of U he says: “1 was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneu
monia. My lungs boame hardened. I
was so weak 1 couldn't even sit up iu
bed. Nothing helped mo. I expected
to soon die of Consumption, when I
heard of Dr. King’s New Discovery.
One bottle gave me great relief. I con
tinued to use it, acd now am well and
strong. I can’t say too muoh in Ut>
praise." This marvelous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure In the
world for all Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular sizes 50 cents and $1 (X). Trial
bottle free at E. J. Kldrldge’s Drug
Store; evory bottle guaranteed.
LEMONS AS MEDICINE.
They regulate the Liver, Stomach,
Bowels, Kidneys and Blood as prepar
ed by Dr. H. Mozloy, in his Lemon
Elixir, a pleasant lemon drink. It
cures biliousness, constipation, indi
gestion, headaohe, appendicitis, ma
laria, kidney disease, fevers, chills,
heart failure, nervons prostration, and
all other diseases caused by a torpid or
diseased liver aud kidneys. It is an
established fact that lemons, when
combined properly with other liver
tonics, produce tho most desirable re
sults upon the stomach, liver, bowels,
kidneys and blood. Bold by druggists.
50c and $1 bottle.
Rev. John P. Sanders Writes:
Dr. EL Mozley, Atlanta, Ga.: I have
been relieved of a trouble which great-
ly endangered my life, by using Moz
ley’s Lemon Elixir. My doctor de
clared my only relief to bp the knife,
my trouble being appendioitis. I have
been permanently cured aud am now a
well man. I am a preacber of the M.
E. Church Booth located iu the town
of Verbena, Ala. My brothor. Rev. E.
E. Coweu, recommouded tho Lemon
Elixir 4o me. Ship me a half dozen
large bottles C. O. D.
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir
Cured me of a long-standing case of
chills and fever by using two bottles
J. C. Stanley,
Engineer E. T. V. & Ga. R. R.
WERE MARRIED IN CLEVELAND
abject for Next Meeting of Farmers
Club.
Despite the slim attendance at the
feting of the Sumter County Agri-
Itnral Society yesterday the usual
rogrom was carried out, including ro
of delegates to the recent annual
g of the State Agricultural So
oty at Dublin. The cultivation and
eating of peas and peavine hay was
ie subject discussed yesterday. At
September meeting the farmers
111 discuss at length the sowing of
U wheat and the acreage that should
j devoted to this most important
i Od crop.
, Tho One Day Cold Cure.
f 4 Cold in held ami sore throat cured by Ker-
Chocolate* Laxative (Juxnine. A a easy to
BMCaadj. •♦Childrencry (or them."
A Georgia Couple are Thus United in
Ohio City.
A [marriage, the announcement of
which will create much interest in
Americus aud Albany, occurred in
Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday evening
Ust, 20th. mat., U,e parties thereto
being Mr. E. N. Clarke, of Albany,
and Mrs. Jennie D. North, of tms
city. The engagement had existed
for a lozg while, aud when Mrs.,North
left Americas several weeks ago to
visit her mother, Mrs. L. B. Ritter, in
Cleveland, Mr. Clarke did not remain
long behind. Both are very well
known iu Americus aud Albauy aud
the congratulations of scores of friends
will be extended upon their return
home Sept. 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke
ore now at Niagara, aud go thence to
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir
Cured me of a case of heart diBoase and
indigestion of four }ears’ standing. I
tried adozen different medicines. None
but Lemon Elixir done me any good.
Tunes Diehl,
Corner Habersham acd St. Thomas
Sts , Savannah, Ga.
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir.
I fully endorse it for nervous pros
tration, headache, indigestion aud
coustipation, having used it with most
satisfactory results, after other reme
dies hnl failed. J. W. Hollo,
West End, Atlanta, Ga.
MRS. CARTER DIES IN ATLANTA
Estimable Lady Who Formerly Re
sided Here.
A telegram to relatives here yester
day announced the death in Atlanta of
Mrs. M. R Carter after a short ill
ness. Mrs. Carter resided on Lee
street in this city for several years and
many friends here will learu of her
death with sincerest regret. Bho was
most estimable woman aud true
Christian, aud the world is hotter for
Negroes Threaten to Kill Prominent
White Men—Conflict Is Feured—Ofll-
cluls Call For Assistance—Rioting at
LaFollette, Tenn., Coal Mines.
Akhon, O., Aug. 24.—There was no
trouble of any kind in the city during
tho night, the streets being practically
deserted except by the soldiers, who pa
trolled all the thoroaghfarcs iu the
business section.
Tho authorities have secured the
names of about 30 of the rioters and
Eotno o'. tho leaders of tho mob have
been arrested.
Tho Fourth aud Eighth regimeuts
will, in all probability, be held here for
several days, the mayor fearing that tho
frieuds of the men token Into custody
today may attempt to rescue them if a
large force is uot ou baud to guard tho
prisoners.
SHERIFF FEARED AN ATTACK,
Cleveland Jail Guarded by a Large
Force of Deputies.
Cleveland, Aug. 24. — Sheriff Mc
Connell held a largo force of deputies at
the jail iu this city throughout the
night as a result of the rumors to the
effect that a mob from Akron might at
tempt to storm tile place and got posses
sion of Louis Peek, the negro who is al
leged to have assaulted Christino Mans.
Detoctives closely wutchod all tho in
coming trains and electric cars, but tho
mob failed to appear.
About midnight Sheriff Kelly of Ak
ron telephoned the authorities here that
eight men had left that city for Clove-
loud to work up sentiment against Peck.
A careful watch was kept for tho men,
hut thoy could not be found.
At about the same hour a railroad
man reported to Sheriff McConnell that
ho had overheard a plot in Akron early
iu tho evening and that i 25 men wero
rendy to start for Cleveland.
LABOR RIOT IN TENNESSEE.
Operators Attempt to Eject Striking
Miners From Tlielr Homos.
LaFollette, Tenn., Aug. 24.—The
LaFollette company has token steps to
eject miners from its houses who havo
refused to sign an ironclad contract re
leasing the company from damages in
cose of injury iu tho mines, aud also
plodgiug themselves not to join miners’
unions.
Two of these 6uits wero tried and de
cided in favor of the miners, after which
n melee occurred, iu which Chiof of
Police Potter was knocked senseless.
{superintendent Bier of the mines, for
merly of Pittsburg, was arrested for
carrying a pistol. The miuers are still
out, dcmaniliug freedom from this irou-
clnd contract.
FEAR A RACE WAR IN TEXAS.
Negroes Threaten to Kill Threo Men.
Great Excitement Prevail*.
Fokt Worth, Tex., Ang. 24.—Thore
is great excitemout in Sabino county
owiug to fears of a race war between
whites aud blacks.
Tho negroes havo posted whitocap no
tices threatening to kill three prominent
white men and are Intimidating women.
Peace officers have been asked for from
adjoining counties.
Would-Do Ituvlshcr Jailed.
Dublin, Go., Aug. 24.—Jack Fowler,
a negro, attempted to commit an assault
on the 14-year-old daughter of Eli M.
Kcon. Tho negro entored tho room in
which the girl was stooping and caught
hold of her. Seeing it was a negro sho
■creamed. Her father ran into the room
just ns the negro escaped oat of the
window. He was caught later and
lodged in jail.
Run Down by u Truln.
WayuRoss, Ga., Ang. 24.—As Richard
Stokes, a fanner, was walking down
tho railroad track ho was struck by
tho Brunswick and Western passcuger
train aud killed. Stokes was almost en
tirely douf, anil it is presumed did uot
hear tho approaching engine which
killed him.
Killed by a Cave-In.
Winston, N. O., Aug. 24.— While
working in a tunnel near Douuahn, on
the Wilkesboro railroad, a white man
named Reynoldman was killed instantly
by a cave-in. A negro workman was
also caught under the dirt, but he was
rescued without serious injuries.
Consisting of Primary, Intermediate
Grammar and High School
Departments.
FACULTY.—
N. L. Stapleton, A. B-, Supt. and Principal.
A. Z. Rutherford,
Miss Ludie Mabry,
Miss Te Shackleford,
Miss Charlie Bedingfield.
Music Department in charge of Mtss Annie Lu Booker. Piano, violin
and cornet taught. A first-class orchestra in connection with the school.
Delightfully situated in town of about eighteen hundred inhabitants
Healthy locality. Good water. No whiskey sold in tho place. Good booni
can be had for $7.50 to $10 00 per month.
A Normal Course Cffered Advanced Pupils.
Next session begins Monday, August 27th, J900. All day session.
Bend for catalogue. Further information cheerfully furnished.
N. L. STAPLETON, Supt.
Richland, Ga.
LA GRANGE FEMALE COLLEGE |
LA GRANGE, GA. £
Situated in one of
the oldest and most
cultured communi
ties of Georgia, and
surrounded by all the
benefits of Christian
influences* An un-
g equalled climate for
to healthfulness
> : Standard Literary Curriculum. Excelling In Art. Elocu-
tlnn and Muidc. The Music Course ts the klghem
: and the best graded In the South. English
is the native tongue of every teacher.
Simplicity and economy in
dress required of
every pupil.
Next session begins September 19, 1900. Write
for the Facts, <
1 RUFUS W. SMITH, President.
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her having lived in it. She was the
the Thon S Vn7lsT.nds“for ,, a stay o7 ten mother of Mr. Bim Carter, formerly of
days. They will reside in Albany.
Cattle Turned in Fields.
An Americus mau, returning here
yesterday from a trip down the Central,
stated that on a farm iu Terrell county
the cotton had been picked iu one large
field and the cattle turned in to eat up
the grass. A bad condition of affairs,
if correct. ,
this city, who has the sympathy of ail
in his deco affliction. The remains
will he interred at Weston, Webster
county, at 10 o’clock this morning.
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qgK3s£
„ FAILS. „ I
Coutfh Syrup. Ta»iv« Good, Cm I
* t&me. Hold by druitttftu. •
Our Music Department.
Piano, Voice, Violio, Guitar, Man
dolin and Pipe Organ. We c Her Ml
these advantages, with specialists a,
instructors. Address Thos. F. Jones,
President, Union Female College, En-
faula, Ala.
Cure Com In Head.
Kennolt’* Chocolate. Laxative Quinine, easy
to take and (;uick to cure cold to bead and acre
Murdered by Negros*,
Georgetown, S. C., Aug. 21.—News
has just been received hero of tilt mur
der of u lumberman in the “Top Saw"
swamps of Georgetown county by his
negro hands. The body was left in the
Woods aud the murderers fled aud es
caped. *
Galled Out ttinl Assaulted.
Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 24.—W. R.
Chapman was called to the door of bis
residence here at midnight ami assaulted
by three unknown white men. ono of
whom cat him In the back, inflictiug a
severe wound.
Hold For Killing Ills Wl c.
Laurens, S. C., Aug. 24.—A white
man named Adam Bonds has been com
mitted to jail, charged with tho murder
of his wite. The- woman was shot
Ibrough^the breast with a pistoL
Destroyed by Lightning.
Elkton, Ky., Ang. 24.—During the
progress of a storm at Fairvicw, 8 miles
from Elkton, last evening, lightning
struck the fine Baptist church, setting
fire to it and buruing it to the ground.
The church cost $10,000 aud was built
U years ago at the birth place of Jeffer-
j son Davis in that community.
POSITIONS SECURED!
We aid those who want GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. 85.000 places under CIVIL SERVICE
Rules, H.OUO y ;arly appointment* Prepares by mall for all Government examlnath ns
Fee* cash or Installments. A thorough andpclentltlc course In all departments. Require j
spare time only. Salaries twice as much as private firms lrr the same kind of work 1 he
hours of labor are short, duties light, tswltlons for life Take our course of ftudy and we
guarantee that you will pass the Civil Service Examinations.:,Write, inclosing stamp lor
our catalogue describing course to
BUREAU OF CIVIL SERVICE INSTRUCTION, Washington, D.C.
FROM START TO FINISH
the flavor of our meats is excellent. A1
ie the desh of young stock and posses
ses that jaciness, tenderness, aud de
licious taste which is entirely absent
in meat from older animals.
Orders will be appreciated and filled
promptly.
BEEF. VEAL, LAMB AND MUTTON.
at the lowest prices consistent with tho
highest quality.
SHERLOCK & CO.
For Rent.
Eufaula, Alabama.
Location—Beautiful.
Hoaltb Rooord—Unsurpassed.
Curriculum—Comprehensive.
Faculty—Specialists of Experience.
Kales—Remarkably Moderate.
Uniform—Inexpensive.
Fine Arts—Emphasized.
Music—Exceptionally superior advan
tages. Four teachers in this department
alone.
Write for attractive catalogue.
Patronage appreciated.
L’orreapondence solicited.
For particulars, address
THOH. F. JONES, President.
Very desirable storehouse
in Thomas block adjoining
Bank of Southwestern Geor
gia. now occupied by Mr. J.
C. Nicholson. Possession
given September 1st, 1900.
Also three desirable rooms
over Bank of Southwestern
Georgia; east front, newly
painted and papered and
ample light; water and sewer
connections. Apply to Banjc
Southwestern Georgia or W
H. C. Dudley.
For Sale.—The three de-
sirable lots on south side of
Forsyth sf, between Planters
Bank and Hotel avenue.
Four lots on west side Lee
st.. opposite city hall.
Five lots on north side La
mar st., between Lee st., and
Hotel avenue. Parts of Wind
sor Park.
BAGGAGESTrr
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Windsor hotel. Hour. S z m to to pm
flrdpr* fnr itlahi ...... «. T *. “r
For Sale or Lease.—Two
lots corner of Hill street and
Elm avenue Fine location
for storehouse, being near to
shops of Seaboard Air Line.
Apply to Bank of South
western Georgia.
HOLLYSPRINGS
Americus’ Favorite Picnic Resort
It mllez of city)
How open for the eeaaon.
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