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THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
TWENTY-SECOND YEAR.
HOT WEATHER
CALLS FOR
COOL CLOTHING
The past week we have received anol her lot of those
striped Flannel Suits worth $10; to seU them quick
we price them at $7 00.
Double-breasted Serge Coats worth $5 oo reduced to $4 00.
Double-breasted Serge Coats worth $4 50 reduced to $3 25.
Billed black Serge Coats & Vests reduced to 4 50 this week
NEGLIGE SHIRTS
Big lot just opened in plain white, “cool and neat”
and all the season new shades and colors.
UNDERWEAR
Nainsook and Cheek Muslin Underwear from 25c to
soc per garment worth at least one-third more. Big
line of Balbriggan Underwear for those who prefer it
at 25c, 35c, soc, 75c, $1 00 per garment.
NECKWEAR
Don’t forget that we have the nicest, newest and
prettiest line of Neckwear in Americus. 75c L'ies
for 50c, 35c goods at 25c this week.
NICE LINE
Os the latest in Collars, Cuffs, Hosiery and Suspen
ders always on hand for well dressed gentleman.
Very Truly Yours,
Lee Allen
J ‘‘EXTERMINATE THE BREED.”
! That’s the only way to got rid of bed
j bugs. The use of our KIL-A-BUG will
.t\\ yj V . *— • --X Recure a complete and final riddance of
\ 1 the pests. Follow the slightest indica-
tion of their return with another appli
.. cation of the remedy to make their ab-
/ 2 B v ’ sence from your furniture permanent.
A ' The unanswerable logic of experience
THsif F £ /J’ has Bhown our bed bug killer to be
' J . T* sure and swift.
Hudson’s st r o u re.
cLpl«.ght '
jirt DR. MOFFETT’S 1 Allays Irritation, Aids Digestion.
? IPFTII 111 fH Regulates the Bowels,
'*! sb | ?n! f® Strengthens the Child,
1 LL ! 11 1 Makes Teething Easy.
MSg# (Teething Powders) jLJLtEETHINA Relieves the Bowel
AS*? /- r 4 i « , •. Troubles of Children of
YfA S S ( ' n y " CeD^S at DmgglStS, ANY AGE.
Or mail23cents to C. J. MOFFETT, M. D., ST. LOUIS. MO,
professional cards
I EE G JONES, Ph. G. M. D.
Specialist,
Genit<> Urinary diseases and diseases of
the skin. Ofllice in, and over Hodson’s Phar
macy. Room No. 11 Windsor Hote.,
VAN RIPER,
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIEW ARTIST.
Studio on Jackson street, opposite Presby
terian church.
DR. B. B. HUDSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Tenders his professional services to the pub-
Bc. Calls left at Hudson’s drug store will
receive prompt attention.
DOBT. L. MAYNARD,
n Attorney at Law,
Office in Wheatley Building; Room 1.
Will practice In all courts except County
Court of Sumter countv.
JAMKK TATLOII,
Attorney at Law.
Office over Kimhert s Drus store, Forsyth
street t
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EA. HAWKINS,
« Attorney at Gaw.
Office in Wheatley Building opposite th
courthouse.
WELLBORN F CLARKE,
Attorney at Law
3H!4 Lamar street. Americus. Ga
J A." ANSLEY,’ JK. f Attorneys at Law
Americus, Ga.
Give special attention to the Bankruptcy
practice. Office. Bvne bldg, near court house
t / > E..CATO, M.D.
XU. PHYSCIAN AND SURGEON.
Residence 330 Felder street. Telephone 96
Tenders his professional services to the
people of Americus and surrounding coun
ties. Special attention given to general
surgery, diseases of women and children.
Office it)Jackson street. Cads left at Dr
Eldridge’s store will receive prompt atten
ton .
JOHN M. WILKES.
DENTIST
Oflice over Bank of Southwestern
Georgia.
STEVE WOOTEN has the only relia
ble transer agency in the city. Al
orders attended to promptly it left at
Windsor hotel. Hours 6am to 10 pm.
Orders for night trains must be left
before p m, Respectfully,
PHONB R* STEVE WOOTEN.
JIM
PENNSYLVANIA PURE RYE,
EIGHT YEARS OLD.
OLD SHARPE WILLIAMS,
FOUR FULL QUARTS OF THIS FINE
OLD, PURE RYE.
C eti EXPRESS
PREPAID.
We ship on approval In plain, sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
i you receive it and test it, if it is not satisfac-
I tory, return It at our exi>ense and we will re-
I turn your 13.50. We guarantee this brand to
| be eight years old. Eight bottles for 86.50,
express prepaid; 12 bottles for 89.50, express
prepaid; 1 gallon Jug, express prepaid, 83.00;
2 gallon jug, express prepaid, 85.50. No
charge for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies In the market, and
will save vou 50 per cent, on your purchases
Quart. Gallon.
Kentuck Star Bourbon 835 81 25
Elkridge Bourbon 40 150
Coon Hollow Bourbon 45 1 60
Mellwood Pure Rye 50 1 90
Monogram Rye 55 2(0
Mcßrayer Rye 60 2 25
Baker’s AA a A 65 2 40
O. O. P. (Old Oscar Pepper) .65 240
Old Crow 75 2 50
Finches’ Golden Wedding ... 75 275
Hoffman House Rye 90 3 00
Mount Vernon (8 years old).. 1 00 3 50
Old Dillinger (10 years old).. 125 400
The above are only a tew brands ot the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, etc,,
sold equally as low, from 81,25 gallon up
wards.
We make a specialty of the jug trade and
all orders by mailor telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements of
fered.
The Altmayer &
Flatau Liquor Co.
er-Mall orders shipped same day receipt ot
order.
506, 508,’508, 510, 512 Fourthst. .
Near Union-Passenger Depot
Phone 265.
Macon, - - Georgia.
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Winchester Inn.
This elegant hotel, situated upon the out
skirts of the city of Winchester, Va., will be
formally opened June 15th.
11 cost over $125,000, and accommodates 250
guests, is modern in all appointments, rich
ly furnished and conducted upon a high
plane of excellence.
The city of Winchester, made famous by
song and story, rich in historic reminis
cences, is located in the heart of :he Shen
andoah Valley. Its elevation is over 1,100
feet, the atmosphere cool and dry. The Inn
is located upon the hillside westward of the
town, and a cool, bracing air fans it at all
times.
The many places of interest ;n this beauti
ful valley appeal strongly to the tourist and
those seeking summer rest. A visit to the
old battlefields is interesting.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround tne
hotel, a chance for the children to romp; no
signs “Keep off the grass,-’ excellent high
ways, saddle riding, cycling, tennis, fishing,
bathing, etc., afford means of enjoyment.
An excellent orchestra during the entire
season, Rates from $12.00 to s2l each per
week for single rooms; $25 to $49 for double
rooms. Rooms en suite with bath. Write
for booklet CHARLES ST, JOHN,
Winchester, Va.
HOLLY SPRINGS
Americus’ Favorite Picnic Resort
(2 miles of city)
Now .open for the season. BOATING,
BATHING, CHUTE, DANCING PAVIL
ION and other amusements. Fine spring
pure water. No charge tor grounds.
VV, K. & LEE M. HANSFORD.
Dear Mother:
Don’t let Your Baby Suffer and Cry
With Colic When a Few Drops of
Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic
(Diluted and Sweetened.)
Will give instant relief. Non-poisonous and
therefore harmless.
Tastes Like Peppermint Candy
and Baby will take it without a “kick.”
A Silver Half Dollar Will Get a Bottle from Druggists.
A postal card to the
Sherrouse Medicine Co.
Will “fetch” you a free sample. New Orleans, La.
CULTON EXPOSES THE
PLOT TO KILL GOEBEL
Witness Relates the Plans of
Powers and Others.
WERE TO CAPTURE TRAINS
Suggestion of a Railroad Lawyer For
Mountaineers to Take Forcible Po
session and Go to Frankfort—Powers
Urged Witness Not to Go on Stand.
Georgetown, Ky., July 17.—The
Powers ease was started off with a long
legal debate before the court on the
question of the admissability of matters
transpiring between the date of the
shooting of Senator Goebel and his
death. The point was raised by a ques
tion put by the prosecution to Witness
Culton regarding a conversation be
tween him and Youtzey before Goebel
died. The court ruled that this evidence
must bo excluded.
Oulton resumed the stand. In regard
to the preparations for bringing the big
crowd of mountaineers to Frankfort,
witness said Powers told those in the
conference that in the event of any
trouble growing out of the importation
of the men the leaders would be in
dicted for conspiracy and asked if they
were willing to take the risk. In the
discussion of the question of transporta
tion witness said Henry Painter, a Mid
dlesboro railroad lawyer, suggested that
trains be captured on several roads.
After the assassination Powers camo
to witness and told him to write to the
parties who were in conference and toll
them they had better be very careful
and do no talking, as they were liable to
be connected with the murder. Wit
ness told him it would be dangerous to
write, and Powers said he would do it
himself. The prosecution produced a
box of cartridges for witness to inspect.
Ho said the cartridges were like those
Youtzey showed him when talking
about killing Goebel.
Begged to Keep Off the Stand.
Powers gave witness badges for the
mountain men who remained at Frank
fort. They were issued so that in case
of trouble they could distinguish their
own men from others. The badges con
tained a picture of Governor Taylor.
Witness said that while in jail with
Powers at Frankfort Powers begged
him not to go on the witness stand in
the hearing of his (Culton’s) motion of
bail.
“Is it not true that you used over
SI,OOO belonging to the funds in your
charge while a clerk in the auditor’s
office and that Auditor Stone was com
pelled to make your shortage good?”
asked Mr. Owens of the defense on cross
examination.
“It is not true. I was not short in
any amount and Auditor Stone did not
have to pay anything on my account.
There was question about the legality of
some claims allowed in my depart
ment.”
Mr. Owens asked a number of ques
tions to show that the testimony given
by Culton was at variance on some
points with that given in his application
for bail at Frankfort.
BATTLESHIP OREGON SAFE?
She Will Be Repaired and Return to
Taku For Service.
Washington, July 10.—The navy de
partment has received the following dis
patch from Captain Wilde, commander
of the Oregon, dated Kurc, July 18:
“Oregon and Nashville arrived Kure.
Expect to dock at once. Shall I make
permanent or temporary repairs? I
would suggest putting on steel patches,
which can be done in a very short tirye,
and ship go back to her duty at Taku.
To make permanent repairs it will re
quire at least 60 days, probably more.
Not a single man injured on the way.”
To this dispatch Secretary Long at
once roidied:
“Universal rejoicing over safety of
Oregon. She is the constitution of this
generation. If safety permits patch and
go to Taku.”
WILL BE OWNED BY THE CITY.
Charleston to Put In Waterworks and
Electric Light I’lant.
Chart.rston, July 19.—At a recent
meeting of the city council plans wore
adopted looking to giving Charleston an
adequate water supply. The water must
be brought here from the Edisto river,
30 miles distant, ar the expense of si,-
600,000. The supply will be 7,000,000
gallons daily. The plans contemplate
municipal ownership.
If the waterworks scheme cannot be
carried through alone plans for a light
ing plant will be coupled with it, giv
ing the city control of both -these public
utilities.
President Returns to Canton.
Washington, July 19.-—The president,
accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou,
the president’s nephew, William Bar
ber, has returned to Canton, leaving
here at 7:15 o’clock in a special car at
tached to the regular Pennsylvania train.
RUSSIA HAS GIVEN
THE CHINESE ENVOY
HIS PASSPORTS
Great Britain and Germany
Will Take Similar Action
Immediately.
STATE OF WAR IN EMPIRE
Action of the Czar Relieves Him of
flis Obligations to the Powers—Other
Governments Will Place Themselves
on an Equal Footing With the Czar.
America and France May Follow.
London, July 19.—Burn Murdock,
agent of Pritchard Morgan, M. P., in
Korea, who has just reached London
after a 60 days’ journey byway of Vlad
vostook, over the trans-Siberian railway
to Moscow, says Russia, even before he
left, was mobilizing troops in central
Russia., east and west Siberia, The
trans-Siberian railway is conveying
close to 300,000 men to Manchuria or its
borders. In diplomatic circles in Lon
don the fate of the legations is no longer
considered of first importance. The
pcrillous international situation is loom
ing on the horizon.
London, July 19.—The Chinese inva
sion of the Amur province is equivalent
to a declaration of war against Russia
which, construing it as such, has handed
the Chinese envoy at St. Petersburg his
passports and requested him to leave the
country.
The importance of this Chinese declar
ation of war against Russia and of this
bold invasion of Russian territory lies in
the fact that, as the matter now stands,
it virtually releases the czar from his
obligations to the foreign powers to act
in concert with them in China. He is
placed thereby in a position to act inde
pendently and not only with reference
to the defense of his dominions against
the Chinese invasion, but also as regards
the carrying of the war into the enemy’s
country and eventually march upon
Peking.
Should a Russian army, proceeding
from Russia, reach Peking and capture
it before the allies could get to it from
the Pacific coast, the czar would be able
to dictate terms to China independently
of the other powers, and without any
regard to their wishes.
Will Declare War on'China.
The British and German governments,
alarmed at the idea of this eventuality,
have decided to abandon the policy
which they have pursued, and to de
clare war upon China, thus placing
themselves in line with Russia, and
France and tho United States are ex
pected to follow suit immediately.
France has, indeed, already issued a
decree forbidding the sale of arms or
war material of any kind to the Chi
nese, while Germany, which has al
ready prohibited the Chinese envoy at
Berlin from communicating with his
government, except through the Ger
man foreign office, is preparing to give
him his passports.
Here in London the Chinese minister
has already packed his belongings, re
moved his boys from tho schools and
cancelled all his engagements, so as to
be ready for immediate departure.
In addition to the corps of the impe
rial Chinese army, which has invaded
Siberia with orders to drive all foreign
ers out of the rich gold bearing Amur
province of the czar, there are five other
corps, one of which is engaged in de
stroy Ing the Russian railroad in Man
churia and in driving all the foreigners,
especially tho Russians, from the north
ern portion of tho empire; another is to
occupy tho road between Peking and
Shan Hai Kwan; yet another is to con
centrate at Nanking, while columns are
being directed in hot haste to Tien Tsln,
to tho borders of Korea and to tho neigh
borhood of Shanghai.
Chinese Fleet Cleared For Action.
All together the Poking government
Is estimated to have under arms at pres
ent no less than 1,000,000 men splendidly
equipped with Mauser rifles, smokeless
powder and quick firing ordnance, care
fully trained undoi' the direction of
Danish and German officials.
This huge army—in which are not
comprised the irregulars, such as the
Boxers, the Black flags, tho Yellow
flags, etc., is under the direction of
Prince Tuan.
In addition to this, there is tho Chi
nese fleet reconstructed and reorganized
since the war with Japan, and compris
ing 15 first-class cruisers of tho very
latest type.
Those uro cruising about the Yellow
sea with their decks cleared for action.
Inasmuch as five vessels of tho allied
fleet, including tho British battleship
Terrible, are cruising about in the same
waters, reconnoitering various seacoast
towns and forts and virtually inviting
tho latter to open fire on them, nows
may bo expected at any moment of a
naval battle.
Nino other foreign warships <ro at
anchor off Shanghai with the object of
assisting in the defense of that great
city in tho event of its being attacked by
tho great Chinese army which is now
within ono day’s inarch of the place.
A Shanghai dispatch reports that Rus
sia has boon in secret negotiation with
Prince Tuan’s government with the
connivance of Li Hung Chang.
In a dispatch from St. Petersburg it is
stated that Russia’s anxiety to minimize
the alarming nature of tho news from
Manchuria is dictated by fears of tho
injury the confirmation of such news
might cause in tho matter of the ar
rangements alleged to have been made
in tho United States for money with
which to complete the Manchurian rail
way.
Cement Near Demopolis.
Demopolis, Ala., July 19.—A largo
cement factory is to be established hero.
For several months investigation has
lioon in progress to determine if the
limorock of this section contained the
requsito amount of limo and after a
thorough test by several geologists and
chemists it was discovered that more
than tho necessary percentage was ob
tainable. The buildings will bo entirely
of steel and brick and the plant will
cost $-10,000.
Discount Rate Advanced.
London, July 19.—Tho Banh of Fug
land’s rate of fjfiiCQiwt koon ad
vanced from 3 to 4 per cent,
TROOPS ARE READY
TO SAIL FOR GHINA
10,000 to Leave San Francisco
Within Two Weeks.
THIRD ARTILLERY READY
Clothing and Supplies issued—Every
thing In Shape For Immediate De
parture—Transports Are Now Load
ing Supplies, Horses, Etc.
San Francisco, July 19.—The bat
teries of the Third artillery that received
orders July 17 to rendezvous at tho Pre
sidio with a view of ultimate service in
China have been ordered Into camp at
the Presidio with instructions to the va
rious officers to have everything in
readiness for sudden departure. Cloth
ing is being issued to the men that will
boos service in either China or the Phil
ippines.
Instructions have been forwarded
from Washington requiring tho imme
diate preparations of camps requisite for
the comfort of 6,000 men.
Recruits are arriving every day from
all parts of the country and are being
furnished with clothing and outfits as
rapidly as possible.
The work of loading the steamer
Strathgyl has begun. She has a ca
pacity of 8,500 tons. She is to carry
hay and grain and horses. On tho Az
tec there will be 446 horses. The Ham
burg-American line has the contract for
carrying 5,000 horses that wore bought
here for Germany, but that company as
yet has been unable to charter any ves
sel.
Supplies For 25,000 Men.
Tho Pacific Mail company’s steam
ships City of Paris, City of Sydney and
Colon have been withdrawn from the
Central American trade. No confirm
atory news has been received from
Washington, but tho supposition is that
all three vessels will carry troops to
China or Manila.
Tho owners of the Zealandia will not
say where she is going, but tho work of
fitting her out for a run into the tropics
has already begun.
The Senator and City of Pueblo are
coming hero from Pugot sound and it
now begins to look as though Uncle Sam
would have 10,000 men on tho waters
inside of a fortnight.
Work on the transports Hancock and
Meade is being rushed. Just as soon as
the troops are here both vessels will sail.
This will be about July 29, and the ships
now being chartered will follow them in
rapid succession. The United States
quartermasters’ department has warded
the contract for supplying 242 field
ranges to bo tilled in three weeks. These
ranges are built in such form that all of
the cooking utensils can be stored in the
stoves. Tho number of ranges ordered
will be enough to supply an army of
25,090 men.
Several of the large grocery houses
hero have received orders for immense
quantics of supplies to be delivered at
once to tho United States subsistence
department.
ALLIES’ LOSSES WERE 1,200.
Chinese Arc Reported to Have Lost
8,000 Killed.
Tien Tsin, July 19.—Tho Russians
made the right wing of tho international
column in the advance on tho native
town of Tion Tsin effective. As they
moved steadily over tho open plain to
ward the entrance of the city the Chi
nese shelled steadily from the walls.
The Russians lost over 300 killed and
wounded.
The city was occupied by the interna
tional troops who found dead Chinese
lying about tho streets in hundreds.
Tho city is in flames.
Though the taking of the city will
have tho effect of discouraging the Box
ers, the total loss to tho foreigners is
thought to bo 1,200 dead and wounded.
Chinese Losses 3,000.
London, July 19.—A dispatch from
Shanghai received here reports that the
losses of tho Chinese in the fighting at
Tion Tsin was upward of 8,000. It is
understood that Lieutenant General Sir
Francis Grenfell will have command of
tho British forces in China.
FOREIGNERS SAFE JULY 18.
Danger, However, Is Said to Be
Very Great.
Paris, July 19.—A telegram from
Shanghai, dated Wednesday, July 18,
states that, according to the governor
of Shan Tung, the foreign ministers and
their families at Peking are safe and
sound, but that tho danger is still very
groat. The viceroy, according to this
dispatch, informed the consular corps
that ho had telegraphed to Peking urg
ing the protection of the foreign lega
tions.
Chaffee a Major General.
Washington, July 19.—The commis
sion of Brigadier General Chaffee as
major general in command of the Chi
nese expeditionary force has been
signed by the president. Cable notice
of the appointment was sent to Naga
saki, Japan, where it will moot General
Chaffoe on his arrival there.
Tender Their Service.
Springfield, Mo., July 19.—Colonel
Fred W. Fleming of the Third regi
ment, M. N. G., now in an encamp
ment hero, in a letter to Governor Ste
vens, has authorized the latter to tender
his command to President McKinley for
service in China.
Shooting Affray at Bessemer.
Birmingham, Ala., July 19.—A negro
named Will Johnson was shot and seri
ously wounded by Lon Grid and Gra
ham Willis at Bessemer. Johnson, in
company with another negro, had just
robbed an old negro man, who called
loudly for help. Tho two young mon
appeared on tho scone and called on the
robbers to surrender. Tho negroes fled,
whereupon the young men opened fire.
MacArthur’s Death List.
Washington, July 19.—General Mac-
Arthur has cabled tho war department
the list of deaths in tho Philippines up
to July 17, showing 44 deaths from va
rious causes.
WfllSG
Old Sol compels people to buyjsrraw
hats at the proper time but he fails to
induce many people to enjoy the maxi
mum foot comfort by substituting ox
fords for high shoes.
Better think about this matter “good
and hard. ”
We have the proper oxfords at the
proper prices.
SCHUMPERT SHOE CO.
AMERICAN LOSSES ARE 140.
Further Details of tho Battle at
Tien Tsin.
Shanghai, July 19.—The following
additional details of the allied forces’ at
tack on the native city of Tion Tsin have
reached here:
"After a day of hard fighting, and
having lain for hours in shallow, hastily
dug trenches full of water and suffering
from hunger and thirst, two battalions
of the Ninth infantry that participated
in the attack on Tien Tsin retired under
cover of darkness, British sailors assist
ing them to withdraw by firing volleys
to cover their retirement.
"The Americans brought out all their
wounded under a terrific fire. An offi
cial list of the officers wounded is as
follows:
"Ninth infantry—J. Reagan, Captains
Bookmiller and Noyes; Lieutenants
Lawton and Lang.
•‘Marine corps—Captain Davis, killed:
Leonard, Butler, Long and Lemley
wounded.
"The total loss of the Americans was
140.’’
DISCORD AMONG POWERS.
United States Will Maintain the Posi
tion Defined by Secretary Hay.
Washington, July 19.—1 n the ab
sence of direct news from China atten
tion is directed mainly to the more or
less speculative stories emanating from
European capitals indicative of discord
among the powers. It is believed that
those little ebullitions of mutual suspi
cions always characterize allied move
ments and so ore to bo expected in the
present case.
There is not the slightest disposition
on the part of our government to follow
the example of certain European powers
and restrict in any way the liberty of
the Chinese minister here, Mr. Wu, in
communicating with the Chinese vice
roys and whatever remains of the titu
lar Chinese government.
REVOLUTION IS SPREADING.
Ability to Cope With the Allies Pro
duces the Inevitable Result.
Shanghai, July 19. —The revelation
of the ability of the Chinese forces in
the north to stand their ground against
the international forces is producing tho
inevitable results in the south. It is an
nounced officially that foreign women
and children have been requested to
leave tho ports along the river.
Serious rioting has occurred at Po
Yang lake, near Kiu Kiang. Several
missionaries have been killed and chap
els burned. The telegraph between Kiu
Kiang and Han Kow is interrupted.
BECKHAM STILL CONFIDENT.
Opposition Is Making a Strong Fight.
Claim to Bo Gaining Strength.
Lexington, Ky., July 19. —Notwith-
standing the attack made on th® candi
dacy of Governor Beckham and the con
ferences during the night, the Beckham
lines seemes as solid as ever. The op
position claimed to have made inroads
on the instructed vote of Beckham and
state that if the convention could be
held over another day tho ‘ 'new depart
ure would win with one of the dark
horses for governor, ’ ’ the only nomina
tion that is to bo made.
Th® Beckham men claimed that they
had 472 instructed votes, and as many of
the uninstructed delegates as they
needed. Black, MoLeary, Lewis, Tar
vin, Pryor and Garnet all have dele
gates instructed for them. The Beck
ham men claimed a majority in each of
the committees and thereby the control
of the convention.
MR. SANFORD’S NOVEL CANE.
It Has a Winchester Rifle Attachment.
How It Is Operated.
Montgomery, Ala., July 19.—J. W.
A. Sanford, Jr., has a novelty in the
shape of an ordinary walking cane, but
in addition thereto, is a Winchester
rifle. This weapon is perhaps tho only
one of its kind in this country. A
friend of Mr. Sanford, who had just re
turned from a trip abroad, sent it to
him from Now York. There is a hole in
tho ferule of the stick and by giving a
little twist the stick divides and is pulled
apart for about an inch. Tho force of
the jork causes a snap and the invisible
trigger on the inside of the stick is
cocked. By pressing a little button on
the outside, which is hardly noticeable,
the weapon is discharged. It shoots
a 82-calibre cartridge.
TO TEST LEGALITY OF BONDS
Atlanta Man Secures Temporary Re
straining Order.
Chattanooga, July 19.—A bill has
baen filed in tho federal courc hero by
O. P. Goree, attorney of Atlanta, for
and on behalf of Walter Tomlinson and
wife, also of Atlanta, attacking the le
gality of the bonds issued by the city of
Chattanooga in aid of the building of the
Cincinnati Southern road. These bonds
were 80-year, 5 per cent bonds, and ma
ture the latter part of this year. The
city has tho money with which to pay
them, having provided for their pay
ment by a sinking fund. Tho bill filed
by Mr. Goree asks for a restraining or
der against the city to prevent their pay
ment until after the merits are decided
by tho court.
A temporary restraining order was
issued by the court.
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