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AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1901.
WHO
WILL BE THE
MR. VANDERBILT AND
MISS FRENCH MARRIED
Newport Scene of Fashion
able Wedding.
GREAT SOCIAL EVENT
Or
Woman to Get These Goods at
Only 15 Ladies’ Elegant Jackets.
“ 24 Ladies’ Plush Capes.
“ 30 Ladies’ Other Capes.
“ 11 Splendid Overcoats and
“ 2L Pairs of Blankets to be
old this week. N >w is your chance. No difference what
on want, whether Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats,
furnishing Goods or Domestics, you can get them here at
irices unapproached elsewhere.
LEE ALLEN.
DEWET INFURIATED
BV BOTHA’S BOOK
Swears He Will Shoot the
Author on Sight.
Ceremony Took Place In the Church
of St. John—Bridegroom Said to Be
the Wealthiest of the Third Van
derbilt Generation.
Newport, R. L, Jan. 14.—Although
In the depth of winter this well known
watering place today took on a sem-
blance of its summer gaiety because of
the wedding of Alfred Gwynne \ andcr-
bilt, probably the most wealthy of the
third generation of the Vanderbilt fnini-j
ly, and Miss Elsie French, a charming
Newport girl and former playmate of
the bridegroom, the daughter of Mrs.
Frederick Or me French, a resident of
the city for many years.
A brighter sun never shone for any
bride, and in spite of a crispness in the
air, it did not seem to be a winter a tiny.
The ceremony took place at noon in
the Zabriski Memorial church of St.
John, the Evangelist, far up in the old
north part of the city, on the very shores
of the Narragansett bay, once the cen
ter of Newport’s fashion, but now far
removed from the social whirl of Belle
vue avenue. Miss French made the
choice of her own place of worship, and
her own home for the scene of the mar-
riage, instead of selecting the more pre
tentious but less familiar surroundings
which would have been found in New
York. Under these conditions the 100
or more guests were forced to make a
journey to a city as quiet at this time of
ibe year as an obscure country village.
The festivities, however, did not suffer
from these unusual circumstances.
The church was decorated with gorge
ous lavishness, was only about half
filled with guests, the invitations hav
ing been limited to relatives and close
friends of the couple. The wedding was
as ornate as the highest forms of the
Episcopal church could make it, the
wedding profession a picture of loveli
ness and fine gowns, and the breakfast^
which closed the foi 1 ~ n
the day, was grand.
Pinlc, green and white in many
charming combinations were the pre^
vailiug colors, the distinctive flower*
being gloire de la Heine Bengoras, thfl
golden gate roses with white azelaes and
the specimen palm.
The center aisle was a lane of bego
nias and asparagus standards 8 feet
high, being trimmed with the foathery
foliage of the asparagus at regular in
tervals from the entrance to the chan
cel. Baskets of delicate pink flowers
THE BOERS QUITE ACTIVE
Lord Kitchener's Latest Report to the
British War Office Shows the Move
ments of the Boers—Ten Thousand
Kresli British Troops.
Kuoonstadt, Orange River Colony,
Monday, Jan. 14.—The success of the
burgher peace commission in distribut
ing among the Republicans Paul Botha s
book, from Boer to Boer, 1 ’ has infuriated
General DeWet, who, it is reported,
swears he will shoot the author at the
first opportunity.
The refugee camp is now occupied by
2,000 persons. Another is being formed
at Rhcnoster. Supplies of all kinds are
shortening daily.
The Boers are most active northward
and also in the direction of Lindley.
Various commands appear to bo joining
General DeWet to the southward.
London, Jan. 15.—Reporting to the
war office, under date of Pretoria, Jan.
14,' Lord Kitchener said:
"Byers’ whole force crossed the rail
way near Kallfontein Jan. 13, making
to the east. There are no important
changes in the positions in the colonies.
Several small parties appear to bo return
ing to the Orange River Colony. Some
Cape rebels who accompanied a com
inando into the colony have surren.
dered.”
Ten Thousand Fresh British Troops.
New York, Jan. 15.—There is a great
deal of uncertainty as to the exact in
tentions of the government in regard to
the question of reinforcements for South
Africa, says the London correspondent
of The Tribune. The announcement
made so positively by The Post that the
enrollment of Baden-Powell’s police
force had been abandoned is officially
^Glover’s Specialties.
We offer the Eatirg Public a fine bill of fare today.
We can give you
Fresh Cheese, Potatoes. Cabbage,
Huta Bagas, Fine Apples.
... .And anything you may Want to Eat.
New Country Syrup just received.
Lowest Prices, Quick Delivery.
W. H. GLOVER, Manager.
Under Opera House. ’Phone No. 123.
ne«s and fine gowns, and tue Dreamast, contradicted. Probably The Post was
which closed the formal proceedings oh led into error by the confusion of official
the dav. was grand. w plans, as it is now stated that in addi-
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CROCKERY
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COTTON AVE.
among the ferns and foliage whioh
banked them were great clusters of
white azelaes and medallions of golden
gate roses. On the altar was an im
mense cross of ascension lilies. The
program of the organ concert which oc
cupied the hour preceding the ceremony
was selected by Miss French.
The bridesmaids were Miss Famine
French, the bride’s niece; Miss Elsa
Bronson, daughter of the late Frederick
Bronson; Miss Isabel C. Stillman,
daughter of Mr. James Stillman of
New York, who will become the bride
of Percy Avpry Rockefeller, and Miss
Edith Gray, daughter of Judge Gray, ol
^Atlhe altar Mr. Vanderbilt met his
bride. Together they stood before the
of tho chancel until Dr. Morgan
nun dnished reading the betrothal por
tion of the service, when they ascended
into the chancel and at the altar Dr.
Beattie completed the ceremony and
mounced them husband and wife.
B Mendelssohn wedding march was
played as the wedding procession moved
down the nislo and ont of the church.
Tho ceremony occupied about seven
minutes.
TROOPS TO CHANGE POSTS
Artillery Ordered From Fort McPher
son to New London, Conn.
Atlanta Jan. 15.-Battery B, First
artillery, which for somo months past
has been stationed at Fort McPherson,
has been ordered to New London, Conn.
Some of the men of the batter", who
hnvo been on detached duty at Key
West, Fla., reached Atlanta yesterday.
Tea recruits were added in Atlanta
while srationed at the post. The bat
tery leaves for the north today.
Companies K and T of the Eleventh
infantry have arrived from San Juan,
Port,, Rico, and will be stationed ai
Fort McPherson, it is supposed, through
the winter.
Mormon tuners lu Savannah.
Savannah, Jan 10.—The conference
of the Mormon elders is in session here.
Elder David Ellton of Chattanooga is
presiding and there are 27 elders pres-
int. The majority reached tho city on
foot, but some came down the river by
boat
THE MAN WITH A COLD
is a nuisance to others as well as Buffer
er himself. He Is inexcusable when he
can find so many excellent remedies
at Hudson’s drugstore. True, if he
has asthma, it’s doubtful if he can ob
tain a perfect cure. Bat It’s rather late
for asthma, and there is relief for even
that annoying ailment. Btop sneezing
and coughing. Btop at Hadron’s and
get something to help you ont.
plans, as it is now stated that in addi
tion to the constabulary tho war office
intends to dispatch to the Cape 5,000
men to strengthen the Imperial yeo
manry, which, as a fighting body, has
been seriously weakened.
It is expected that, without counting
tire police recruits, a few weeks time
will see more than 10,000 fresh British
troops in the field. The quostion ol
mounts is also being dealt with and
horses are now, it is understood, being
sent to South Africa at the rate of about
8,000 a month.
COLLISION ON SOUTHERN
Passenger and Freight Trains Crash
Together—Engineer Injured,
Atlanta, Jan. 15.—About 11 o’clock
last night a collision occurred on the
Southern railroad near Ellerslie, a sta
tion 15 miles this side of Colnmhus.
Passenger train No. 32, which left
Atlanta for Columbus at 4:40 yesterday
afternoon. Conductor Ward, Engineer
Keene, with engine 1003, collided with
extra north 443, Conductor Calloway
and Engineer Lienpo. The latter mis
construed orders, supposing he was to
meet the southbound passenger at El
lerslie. Instead, he had orders to meet
No. 53 at Ellerslie. No. 33 palled ont
of Ellerslie on its regular schedule. En
gineer Keene expecting to pass 442 on a
siding n short distance south of there,
bnt discovered a freight rushing upon
him shortly after he left Ellerslie. Both
engineers reversed the throttle and ap
plied tho air with all possible speed, bnt
too late to avert the crash.
Engineer Keene was badly injured,
but no other casualties were reported.
THE BIRDSONG MURDER CASE
No Trace of the Suspected Murderers
Can Be Found.
Macon, Jan. 16.—The grand jury
this morning assumed consideration of
the Birdsong murder case, and a large
number of witnesses were examined. It
is understood that tho investigation
which has been prosecuted by the jury
for nearly a week will be concluded to*
dav.
Meantime there lias been discovered
absolutely no trace,of John Dixon, alias
Jackson nud Battle, who at the time
Mr-. Birdsong was so foully killed wa
generally accused of the crime.
HIS SEVENTH SENTENCE
jiBull’s
i COUGH SYRUP f
I cures Hacking Coughs,.
Bote Lungs, QrippejPnea-
monia and Bronchitis in a
few days. Why then risk
Consumption, a slow, bum
death? Get Dr. Bull’.a
OUR LIVE STOCK
INTERESTS BOOMING
The American Hog a Powei
In Europe.
CHEAP ME AT F0RW0RKER8
The Cow, the Steer and the Pl| Play*
lng an Effective Part In the Strugglt
of the United States For Industrial
Supremacy.
Salt Lake City, Jan. 16.—At tin
meeting today of the National Livt
Stock association, Mr. L. G. Powers,
chief statistician in chargo of agricul
ture at the census office, Washington,
spoke about “Wealth in Live Stock.’
He said, in part:
“The cow, the steer and the humble
i)!g are playing their part quite as ef*
: actively as the horse and male in the
straggle of America for industrial su
premacy. Our cattle and swine gi^w om
people in the aggregate tremendous
xjwer. The American hog, by furnish*
: ng cheap meat to the workers oj
Europe, is undermining the power ol
all old vested interests of the nations ol
that continent and will in time be ^ fac*
tor for toppling over even the thrones
of the kings and tho power of aristo
cracy. .. _
“uur live stock interests, more than
our steam engines, occupy the seat ol
power. The situation is full of encour
agement for the American people at thfi
opening of the twentieth century. ’
BAKER’S FIFTH RESPITE.
A New Lease of Life For a Convicted
Wife Murderer.
Atlanta, Jan. 16.—"This beats tht
record,” Govornor Candler said yester
day as he signed the fifth respite foi
James L. Baker, the convicted wife
murderer.
Baker was to have been hanged on
Friday of this week, hut the question oi
his sanity is pending before the superior
court, the case having recently resulted
in a mistrial.
Now Baker gets a further lease on
life until March 1, in order-that full
timo may be given to prove or disprove
the claim that he is insane. At tho re
quest of Baker’s attorneys, the governot
yesterday signed tho respite.
Governor Candler has passed upon the
case once. The prison commission re
fused to make any recommendation fo»
clemency in Baker's case, and the gov
ernor took the samo position.
He told the attornoys who called on
him yesterday that if Baker is sane he
onght to be hanged, but if be is insane
the asylum and - not tho penitentiary is
the place for him. Governor Candler
was very positive in his views of the
case and declined to yield from this po
sition.
THE COTTON GIN FACTORIES
Report Having Done a Rushing Busi
ness Recently.
Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 16.—Officers
and directors of the Continental Gin
company, which controls all the gin
manufacturing establishments in the
United States, are in the city for the
rarpose of holding their annual meet-
jig. Among those present aro W. T,
Northington and Daniel Pratt of Pratt
ville; S. P. Gates of Bridgewater. Mass.;
George Winshlp aud C. R. Winshlp of
Atlanta; F. C. Gammon, Bridgewater,
Moss.; Walter Connolly. Tyler, Tor,
and R. S. Manger and A. W. Smith of
Birmingham.
One of the officers of tho oompany
said today that it has done a splendid
business since it was organized some
months ago and that it has enough or-
ders on its books to keep it busy for
somo time. He addod that the combi
nation of tho different plants had been
a thorongbly successful enterprise and
that more gins were being made than
ever before by tho various factories.
AikJENT claimed
BY THE DEFENSE !
To Have Caused the Death of
Jennie Bosschieter.
Veteran Moonshiner Given the Limit
of the Law.
Atlanta, Jan. 16. — In tho United
States district court, yesterday, J. W.
Christian, a veteran of the still from
Elbert county, was given two years at
hard labor and $100 fine by Judge Now-
man. The judge asked the prisoner how
many times they hail met under similar
circumstances. The old "shiner,” with
praiseworthy candor, replied "seven,”
and the judge remarked that he would
give him the limit.
Christian has served five jail sen.
tenees for "stillin’,” and wiggled out of
several Indictments since 1888.
rentioo For Sirs. Crenshaw.
Atlanta, Jan. 16.—A Washington
dispatch says that the bill to give Mrs.
Julia Crenshaw a pension of *50 per
month has been passed by the senate.
Mrs. Crenshaw is the widow of the late
Contain Crenshaw, who. as the result of
wonnds recoived in tho Philippines, died
in Atlanta some timo ago. Tho bill was
introduced by Senator Olay and la now
iK-nding in the house and will be pressed
to an early linage.
RESOURCES OF TENNESSEE
Timber and Mineral Lands to Be De
veloped by Northern Capitalists.
Knoxville, Jan. 16.—F. L. Andrews
and others of Condersport, Pa., have
closed a deal for 40,000 acres of timber
and mineral lands In Monroe county,
Tenn., near here. They have ordered a
party of axemen from Pennsylvania to
come here to cut timber.
An engineering party will be put in
tho field in a few days to survey for a
15-wilo extension of the Nashville, Tel-
lico and Charleston railroad, from Tel-
lioo Plains iuto this timber and mineral
belt.
It is understood the company contem
plates developing the mineral deposits
as well as tho timber lands.
no Longer Necessary.
Washington, Jan. 16.—Efforts are
being made by the producers of vaccine
to have tho agricultural committees of
congress omit from the forthcoming ag
ricultural appropriation bill farther pro
visions for vaccine made and distributed
by the government, on the ground that
the government distribution is no longer
necessary and is an interference with
private enterprise.
nuxgage smasners in council. '*
St. Acoustini, Fla., Jon. 16.—One
hundred members of the American As
sociation of Baggage Agents began its
twenty-first convention in this
city today. The oonvsntion is expected
to icntinna threj dors.
COCKTAILS AND ABSINTHE
Alleged to Have Been Drank by the
Unfortunute Girl, Which Threw Her
Into a Stupor From Which She
Never Awoke.
Paterson, N. J., Jan. 16.—Interested
crowds today filled the approaches to
the room in which the court of oyer and
terminer is sitting for the trial of the
three alleged murderers of Jennie Boss
chieter, the mill glrL
Tho state having rested its case last
night, the day’s proceedings began with
the presentation by council of the case
for the defense. Of the three accused
men, Death most showed tho strain
through which they were passing and
dejection and extreme nervousness was
depicted on his countenance and move
ments. McAllister, on the other hand,
was comparatively self-possessed, but
Campbell was evidently troubled and
anxious. . , , .
There is a possibility of the defense
closing its case today and the trial being
concluded tomorrow with the summing
up and the judge’s charge. ...
Michael Dunn, in delivering his ad
dress in opening the case for the de
fense, promised to prove that the death
of Jennie Bosschieter was not caused in
the commission of a criminal assault,
and also that the charge of wilful mur
der could not stand against tho defend
ants.
Mr. Dnnn proceeded with a narrative
of the events preceding the death of
Jennie Bosschieter, the purpose of it be
ing to show that the meeting of the four
men, McAllister, Campbell, Death and
Kerr, was not prearranged and that the
girl made the first advances that opened
the way for the meeting at Saal s sa
loon. .
In the saloon, according to counsel,
the girl drank freely, taking cocktails
and absinthe. She became drowsy.
Then she was escorted from the saloon
to the hack, McAllister aud Death walk
ing on either side of her. 8he was not
carried, the attorney said.
The narrative of the counsel proceeded
with tho ride in the hack to the place
where the girl died. She had become
nuconscious, and tho men lifted her
from the hack to the ground, where they
kneeled around her and made efforts
to revive her, rubbing her hands and
face. She was taken with nausea, and
the men used their pocket handkerchiefl
to wipe her face.
The hackmau, counsel said, was mis
taken when he testified that the accused
men assaulted the girl. Despairing of
succeeding in restoring the girl to con
sciousness, the men put her back in the
hack and drove for aid to the house of
the nearest physician. The death of
Jennie Bossschieter, counsel said, was
accidental; her drink was not dragged
and her person was not violated by the
defendants. The misfortune that befell
her might, counsel said, fall to any other
girl under similar circumstances.
THE OIL" FEVER IN TEXA3
A Court Adjourns on Account of thl
Kxcltcmont.
Dallas, Jan. 10.—Efforts will bl
made this afternoon to place a heavy
mechanical device on the Lucas oil well
to stop the flow of oil. More than 60
men and 20 teams are being used. Cap*
tain Lucas believes it will be successful.
The city council of Beaumont has
granted a municipal franchise for a gal
and oil pipe line. The town is crowded
so that ft cannot accommodate the peo*
pie. Special trains were today put on
the Sabine Pass railroad to carry pas
sengers to Port Arthur and Sabine Pass
for hotel accommodations. The excite
ment is so general that the district court
has been forced to adjourn and suspend
operations until tho oil aud real estate
fever subsides. .
Two strong syndicates have been
formed in Dallas to push operatloni
prospecting for oil in southeastern Texas*
ONE WAS REALLY WOUNDEU
An Unusual Incident in a Duel Be*
tween Frenchmen,
Paris, Jan. 16.—A duel with swordJ
was fought today between M. Urbain
Gohir, a well known anti-millionaire
baiter and author of "The Army Against
the Nation,” and M. Latapie, a journal
ist, who considered himself iusnlted by
the article of M. DeGiers and his at
tacks in the paper. Latapie was se
verely wounded in the abdomen during
the first onslaught and the duel was
stopped. . "
MET DEATH IN THE FLAMES
While Trying to Save Bank Book and
Ineurance Policy.
Chicago, Jan. 16.—In a fire which
destroyed the Aberdeen department
building here today, Frank Crowell, su
perintendent of Swift's glne factory,
lost bis life while trying to save his
bank book and insurance policy.
A score of other tenants escaped with
difficulty.
The loss was 178,000, including the
personal effects and household goods of
13 families.
Admiral Dewey Better.
Washington, Jan. 16.—Tho condi
tion of Admiral Dewey, who le ill with
grippe, was reported at hie home to bo
better today. _
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