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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
in KNTV-SECONB YEAR
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1900.
NUMBER 36
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‘December ’Uloarance Sale///
Tjoo ‘iffang Soods
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Coo jCittto Cash.
We bought goods very liberally in all lines this
season, anticipating the advance in price, which has
since materialized, and although we have had a very
good business this season (in fact, much better than
last fall) yet sales have not been up to our expecta
tions, and in consequence we have too many goods,
RESOLUTIONS CAUSE
LIVELY DISCUSSION
Strong Opposition to Labor*
ing Man In Cabinet.
UNIONISM IN POBTO BICO
Too Many Hats
Too Many 5hoes *
Too Much Clothing
Too riany Blankets
Too Much Neckwear
Too Huch Underwear
Too fluch Dress Goods
And, in fact, too many goods in all lines; and,
ast, but not least, too little cash. Everything
slaughtered for cash from this date until January
ist, at which time we will take stock. We haven’t
room to quote prices as the price is cut on every
thing and everything can’t be mentioned in this ad.
Now, get a move on you and come to LEE ALLEN’S
to save money. Very truly yours,
“All The World a Lover Loves.’
Is a truism as old as love itself, and all lovers of the
beautiful and artistic in HOLIDAY GOODS can please
their loved ones by selecting presents from our superb stock.
Never before have we carried such a magnificent line of
Christmas goods, and the most fastidious can get what they
" ant here. In Toilet Sets, Cut-Glass goods, Shaving Sets,
Portfolios, Leather Goods, Manicure Sets, Fme Vases, etc.
Our line excels all others. Buy HIM a handsome Meer.
schaum Pipe, in the smoke of which he can conjure up
visions of his “angel.” Buy HER that superb Toilet Set
and your case is won. At all events go to
J- R. HUDSON’S For Christmas Goods.
Santa
Claus’
HEADQUARTERS
STORE.
Thin Year We Have
2-STDRES-2
Brimming Fall of
These Game Boards have Rales (or 60 Came* Including
'CROKINOLE and all the CARROM ’GAME*
Xmas Goods.
Dolls,
Gift Books,
Toys
of every description.
The
K S. HOLLIDAY, stationer.
419 Jackson St., and 408 Jackson St.
rare Lumber
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a church 8t |
f JOHN W. SHIVER,
&bo jCumbot Dealer,
Vrutraomsi
Residence,;No. 107;
Rough and Pressed jCumber,
jCaihs, Shingles, [C/e.
WarehouiedNo. 117; Cptown Office,;tt7
Federation of Labor Makes an Appro,
prlatlon For Missionary Work on
the island—Officers Are intrusted to
Carry Out the Plans.
Louisville, Dec. 13.—The American
Federation of Labor today received invi
tations from Washington, Scranton, Fn,
and Niagara Falls for the holding of
the convention next year.
A telegram was read from the Tile
layers anion of Philadelphia, stating
that that organization could not send a
representative to the convention as re-
qncstcd. The telegram suggested that
the dispute between the Tile Layers and
tho Mosaia workers be submitted to at*
titration.
The first matter of importance taken
up was the third clause of the resolu
tions with reference to the labor anions
of Porto Rico. Upon this matter th«
convention adopted a declaration recom
mending to all affiliated unions whoso
trade or calling is pursued in Porto
Rico that they take prompt action for
the purpose of disseminating informa
tion necessary to give the Porto Riqnni
opportunity to become allied with the
national or international trade associa
tions in America. It was also recom
mended that the American national
nnions have their constitutions trans
lated into the Spanish language, and
that the incoming executive council of
the American Federation of Labor take
action promptly to carry ont the plans
and purposes of the American labor
movement in Porto Rioo, appropriating
(3,000 to carry this resolution into effect
An animated discussion arose over the
resolution for a labor portfolio in the
cabinet, npon which the committee re
ported adversely.
Vice President Dancan opposed the
resolutions on the groand that the dis
tinct stipulation for a “bonafldo trade-
unionist” would prove a source of weak
ness and probably defeat the purpose of
the convention in framing this measure.
Delegate Tnrnsette of San Francisco
opposed the recommendation that a cab
inet officer be taken from any particular
class of society.
Delegate Warner of New York said
his experience had not led him to put
much confidence in the uveruge labor
representative in places of trust aud re
sponsibility in some of she slate govern
ments.
t would sooner sco Mark Hanna,’
said he, “representing our interests than
some of the labor representatives who
held positions in somo states.”
The convention took adverse action on
resolution instructing tho exeentivo
conncil to prepare and endeavor to se
cure the passage of a bill in congress
wliidi will restrict immigration.
A bill introduced in the house of rep
resentatives by Congressman William
Astor Chauler of New York, designed
to correct abases suffered by seamen in
the merchant marine, wus indorsed by
tho convention.
A resolution favoring the repeal of
the Illinois state convict law was tabled.
HAZING OF BOOZ TO
BE INVESTIGATE
House Passes Besolution An*
thorizing an Inquiry.
TAX SEDUCTION BILL UP
Alger Kncolinters a llurglar.
Detroit, Deo. 13.—General Russell
A. Alger, ex-secretary of war, was
badly shaken up early today by a burg
lar in his home on West Fort street.
The general was awakened by some one
prowling about in his residence and
started to investigate. The burglar
tripped him up and escaped. The gen
eral fell heavily, bat sustained no in
jury. An investigation showed (300
worth of silverware had been taken by
the thief.
liuseball Magnates In Session.
New York, Dec. 13.—Tho natiounl
baseball men resumed their annual win
ter meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel
today. Although the club owners have
been in conference two days and have
informally threshed over the many im
portant matters before them for consid
eration, the public is just as much in the
dark as to what poUcy is contemplated
os it was before the sessions began.
Spent $483,31 For Stamps.
Austin*. Dec. 13.—Governor Sayers
has discovered that one relief committee
along the gulf coast claims to have spent
(183.21 for postage stamps in distrib
uting the funds over a coantry not 80
miles in circumference. Other develop-
ments of an equally questionable nature
Oleomargarine Bill Goes to the Senate
and Is Refcrilf.l—Secretary Root Bug.
gests Chaogee In the Array Bill.
Other Washington News.
Washixoton, Dec. 11. — When tho
house met Mr. Hnll, ohnirmnu of the
committee on military affairs, reported
back from the committee a substitute
for the Drigga resolution for an investi
gation of the alleged hazing of Oscar Is
Booz at West Point.
The substitute was as follows!
"Whereas, It is alleged in the news
papers that Oscar L. Booz of Bristol,
Pa., formerly a cadet at the United
Statee Military academy at West Point
died at hie home from iujuriee purport'
iug to have been the resalt of hazing in*
dieted upon him by certain unknown
cadets of the said Military academy,
and
‘■Whereas, the secretary of war
now making investigation of the facts,
belt
“Resolved, that said secretary be re
quested to report the result of suoh in
vestigation to the house of repreienta-
lives together with suoh recommenda
tions as he may see fit to make. ”
The report of Secretary Root, togeth
er with Superintendent Mills', is at
tached to the resolution.
Lovering W. Noyee and Charles
Troax of the National Business League
of Chicago and Mr. Butler of New York
addressed the house in favor of the
organization of the consular service on
merit lines.
Representative Aldrich of Alabama
was heard on hi* bill to establish a diplo
matic and consular school at Washing
ton, similar to the Military school at
West Point and Naval school at Annap
olis, and set forth the merit* of the
merit plan.
Root Recommends Changes.
Washington, Deb. 11.—The senate
committeo on military affairs today con
sidered tho army bill. Secretary Root
was before the committee for a brief
time and recommended some changes.
He was followed by General Miles, who
continued his remarks of yesterday.
General Wilson, chief of engineers, also
was before the oommitteo.
Oleomargarine Bill Referred.
Washington, Deo. 11 —The oleomar
garine bill, which recently nassed the
house, was today referred to the senate
committee on agriculture without divi
sion.
Powder
mA
Economy
The manufacturers q£ .Royal
Baking Powder have always declined
to produce a cheap baking powder
at the sacrifice of quality. /
The Royal is made from the
most highly refined and wholesome
ingredients, and is the embodiment
of all the excellence possible to be
attained in the highest class baking
powder.
Royal Baking Powder costs only
a fair price, and is cheaper at its
price than any similar article.
Samples of mixtures made In imitation of baking
powders, but containing alum, are frequently dis
tributed from door to door, or given away in
grocery stores. Such mixtures are dangerous
to use in food, and in many cities their sale is
prohibited by law, * Alum is a corrosive poison, and
all physicians condemn baking powders containing it.
KOVAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK.
BECKHAM IS INAUGURATED
•eremonlea Were the Mott Elaborate
Ever Witnessed In Kentucky.
Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 11.—Govern*
Beckham was inaugurated today for •
term of three years. The inaugural
ceremonies were the most elaborate wit
nessed in this state in the present de
cade. The inaugural parade was mad*
up of all of the military companies of
the cate, three regiments, the Dock-
worth club of Cincinnati, political eftibs
from this city, Louisville and other
towns of the state, civlo societies and
distinguished citizens in carriages and
on horseback, forming a procession of
great length. When the inaugural pro-
eession reached the state capitol, the
oath of office was administered to the
governor by Chief Jn-tic■■ '{nzelrigg in
the presence of tlinn-n % who had
gathered to witness the ceremonies.
After the oeremonics at the inaugural
stand the governor reviewed the state
troops.
Governor Beckham, 4*1 Ins inaugural
address, did not refer4.1 the murder of
William Goebel, but-devoted himself
entirely on state matters. He briefly
itLtcil some of the leading policies by
which he will he guided iu the adminis
tration of the office, and promised his
cordiul support iu the development of
Kentucky's industrial interests.
JUDGE TAFT IS REVERSED
Ills Decision In the Cleveland Bank
Overru.eil.
Cincinnati, Dec. II.—Judge Day of
tile United States circuit court of ap-
aro being revealed which are liable to peals has rendered a decision of iinpor-
resnlt in a sensation before the investi
gation of the governor is closed.
BRUNSWICK TO BIRMINGHAM
New Railroad Chartered — Work to
Begin Immediately.
Atlanta, Dec. 11.—W. F. Symons,
Edwin Brobstou and O. W. Damming
of Brnnswick have been granted n char
ter by the secretary of state for the
Brunswick and Birmingham railroad.
Colonel E. CL Macben, the well known
railroad builder, it et the head of the
construction of it. Behind him are men
prominent in the financial centers of
he east.
The road is to be 400 miles in length
and will oost(6,7S0,000 to build; (3,000,-
000 of this amount has been subscribed
and 10,000 tons of steel rails are con
tracted for to bo delivered as fast as
grading is completed.
tauce to national bank stockholders.
The Mercantile National Ismk of Cleve
land had been assessed for taxation on
its capital stock at a valuation of (31!),.
83'). This was on tho bttsis of a lit) per
cent valuation. Later the state board
of equalization increased the as«estmcut
by (133,000. The hank protested, claim
ing that this was a 74 percent valuation
tnd alleging that the increase violated
the federal law.
Judge Taft, who heard the case, ruled
against the bonk. Judge Day overruled
Judge Taft’s decision on the ground
that the board of equalization had not
served notice of the increase.
Two Killed; Several Injured.
St. Louis, Deo. 13.—A special from
Des Arc, Mo., says two persons were
killed and several others injurod in a
wreck near there on tho Missouri Po-
clfic-Iron Mountain road.
House Work is Hard Work without GOLD DUST.
HOMICIDE AT THOMASTON
Byee Attacks Marnetberger With a
Knife and Is Killed.
Thomaston, Go., Deo. 10.—A tragedy
of the most serious import and resulting
Ing in the killing of Charles Byoe oc
curred at the Thomaston cotton mills
Sunday morning.
As developed by the evidence before
the coroner’s jury, the killing was doue
by Cliff Harnesberger. It seems that
Harneeberger and Byce, while engaged
in plaving cards in tho euglneroom of
tho factory, beoamo involved In a diffi
culty over 80 cents. Byce, who was
somewhat intoxicated, drew bis knife
and a desperate encounter ensued, dur
ing the progress of which Harnesberger
was cut three or four times about the
head and face and several times in the
back. Harnesbergor drew bis pistol and
fired three or four times, but Byce con
tinued to urn bis knife until Hornes-
berger tripped him np and ran off.
Byce was fonnd some IS or 20 minutes
llater, lying on his back dead, with two
pistol shot wounds just over the heart.
His left hand coat sleeve was on fire
and in his right hand he grasped on
open knife.
After hearing tho evidence a verdict
of justifiable homicide was returned.
DR. .THOMPSON ARRESTED
Atlanta Dentist Charged With Assault
on a Patient.
Atlanta, Dec. 10.—On a Warrant
charging him with an assault, Dr. John
B. Thompson, n well known dentist,
was arrested Inst night.
The assault is of a very peculiar na
ture aud it said to have consisted of tbs
doctor kissing a young girl for whom
he was doing dental work.
Dr. Thompson when arrested vigor
ously denied the charge. He intimated
that it might be an attempt at blkck-
The warrant was sworn out by the
young htdy'e brother, and he says that
the doctor shall suffer at the bands of
the law for having token such a liberty
wltn his sister.
Mixed up with the affair is n bill
which is due for work done on the girl'z
teeth. The brother says that It was
when ho was giving his sister money to
>ay tho bill that he learnod of tho nl-
eged assault, and Dr. Thompson says
tho bill is at tho bottom of the matter
and that ho has tried long to get tbo
money and failed, \
Attempted Suicide in Jan.
Macon, Dec. ,13. — Isador Minder,
charged with the murder of Andrew J.
Mahoney, attempted snlcide in the jatL
Minder had obtained possession of a
pocketkime And stabbed himself 14
times over the heart. Be will probably
reoover.
Cut His Throat With h Knife.
Athens, Ala., Deo. 13.—Joseph Grif
fin, an old and respected Limestone
county farmer, committed suicide by
cutting hit throat with a pocketknlfe.
BATTLE WITH MOONSHINERS
One Man Killed ami an Officer More
' tally Wounded.
Bakkrrvillx, N. O., Deo. 12.—A bat
tle to the death was fonght at Devil’s
Den, on Iron mountain, between a dep
uty sheriff and two moonshiners.
Devil's Den is located in both North
Carolina and Tennessee and has been
the scene of many crimes in the post.
Deputy Sheriff Garland of Unicoi
connty, Tenn., attempted to arrest WiT-
liam Herrel, who ran a blind tiger,
against whom tliore are several charges
for blockading. Horrel drew his pistol
aud opeued fire un Garland, who re
turned It, killing Herrel. At this Ike
Herrel, a brother of the dead man, at
tacked Garland with a knife, inflicting
fatal wountls. Garland’s face and neck
were almost literally cut to pieces.
MADE HIS WIFE WADE CREEK
Forced to Walk Two Miles la tier
Night Clothes.
Athens, Ala., Deo. 13.—A few years
ago Wes Jones was married and after
living with hie yoong wife for a time
became so crael that she was forced to
leave him and return to her mother, a
widow. Jones gut drunk aud decided
that she must return to him. He went
to (be homo of the widpw, and, after a
goneral row, compelled bis wife to get
up, aud without allowing her to drees,
forced her to accompany hint 2 miles to
his place of stopping. She charges that
she was not allowed to either pat on her
shoes or stockings, and was forced to
follow him clad in her night dress, and
made to wade a creek on the way while
the weather was freezing cold.
Blew Bis Brains Out.
Memphis, Dec. IX—For love of Mite
Carrie Piper, Walter Hallowell blew ont
bis brains The young lady had, on
former oooasions, shown that she did
not reciprocate hi* affections. He sent
her an invitation to go for a drive, and
■he refused. He went ont on horseback.
A short time later be was found dead la
the road.
Drain Pipe Plant For Memphis.
Memphis, Dec. 12.—Investigation that
has been carried on lately by a syndi
cate of Ohio manufacturers bos brought
to light extensive deposits of clay suit-
able for drain pile manufacture and
tbsy have decided to establish a plant
hero for that line of indnstry.