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8 Per Cent Guaranteed I Dividends paid *«mt-annually. Htoek sheared , by deed* U» improved real estate in more ( then doable the amount deimeited with 1 Union Having* Bank and Trust Co GEO. A. SMITH, Gen. Man. Equitable Building and Loan Association, | .llarou, «*.»., 4GI third ESTABLISHED 1884. HANNA WINS BY IF VOTE The Joint Ballot Tomorrow, However, May Give Him Three More. VOTED SEPARATELY TODAY. Hanna Got Seventy-three to His Opponent’s Sixty-Eight on the Separate Vote. Columbuß, Jan. 11. —This is the <!ate for ballotting to begin for the election of a senator in Ohio. The scenes of the con lilct nave been transferred from tne Neil House and the Great Southern Hotel to the halls o t the legislature. At an early hour the state house was crowded by tno.-e taking more iiu.iest 111 tne proceedings Ulan in the inaugural yes teiday. All etioi t to Keep out tne lioi.>> ■ itmi til tiy admitting oiiiy tuosc liaving admission tickets only was not carried out and tture was a tne rush fui the gain ties and iobnii's. The eonlerenee coimnittee decided tliat the balloting should not begin till noon. All tne avaltiibie space was taken up long before the legislature convened. Curiosity seekers iisteueti patiently to routine pro ceedings, while Hie* crowd that tailed to gain admission kept up the deiuoußtra tluu thut bad continued all nignt. 'loose actively engaged in the con.eat were up all night an I continued their conferences lor further operations, wnile the members were in their seats at the state house. The continue*! activity at the headquar ters of both factious in the hotels indicated that neither side expected the contest to be ended today. At any rale, liny were evi dently preparing for further operations, if not a long siege of deadlock. Popular in terest In the proceedings of today is shown in any further developments in the alleged bribery eases, as well as in the re.siult of baliottlng. The morning papers are full of charges and eountt r charges about offers of money to members of the legislature. 11 is claim* d that Kcpresctilutive John U. (His, of Cincinnati, would make a sensa tional statt m* lit on tlie Doin' of the house wm n his name was called, lie claimed that Homy At. Boyce, of New fork, had been to see him in Cincinnati and also to see his attorney. Col. T. U. Campbell, and money hud be* n turned over to them. According to the announcement in the morning papers, Otis intended to place this money on his desk and make such explana tion regarding ii as would call for Immedi ate investigation on tlit* part of the legis lature, if the name of S* nutor Hanna should bo presented, and especially If lit* should he elected. In addition to Otis' per formance several other sensational acts war** announced unofficially by the more enthusiastic korkets. Serious trouble is anUeipaled. but, still every precaution has been taken to prevent disorder or undue demonstrations. After being in conference all night the Democratic caucuses agreed on McKiason, of Cleveland, as tilt- only Republican pro posed whom they would support for sena tor. The Democratic caucus was stormy ami long drawn out and it was found abso lutely impossible to agree upon either Hov el nor Hu,•dirndl or Charles L. Kurtz, ltolh names were considered and both given up as impracticable eandtdnics. The name of Mayor MeKissoti was suggested. The Dem ocrats demanded to know whether McKis son was a tree silver man. Not content wit 1 1 tlie assurance of the leaders of the fu sion, they sent for MelClsson. When that gentleman appeared lie made a speech to the caucus, in which he said in substance: “Gentlemen, publicly and before the people I ant and must be a Republican, but l assure you and pledge you that if elected to the United States senate by this fusion 1 will stand upon the Chicago platform.' This pledge was satlsfa* tory and the cau cus declared for McKisson for both the long and short t* rjns. Doth blanches of the legislature met at 10 o’clock a. tit. amt many regretted lhat the admission by ticket system had not been adopted. I'll** crowd pressed in on the Doors of both bodies. At 10: lb a call of the house was made, so as to put all on record as being present. Tin doors were locked and (lie hall was very quiet. No business was transacted during tlie first hour of the session. Workers of both sides were busily engaged in the lobbies. The call of the house showed that Rep resentative Cramer, Democratic member from Paulding county, was tlie only ab sentee and tin* sergeant-at-arms was dis patehed for him. Mr. Cramer is very sick. His physician forbade his attendance, but Cramer requested to be carried to the hall of the house. Representative Kenny rose to a question ‘ of privilege, and had read the charges of ottering to bribe Representative John C. Otis, of Hamilton county. He offered a resolution that a committee of five be ap pointed at once to investigate these spe cific charges and any other charges of bribery affecting any member of the house. Representative Ashford moved to amend the resolution so said committee of five shall be empowered to investigate any other charges or persons in connection with the election of United States senator: A motion was made on the Democratic side to suspend the rules and consider the Cra mer resolution at one* . This was defeated by a senate vote of a2 ayes atul 56 nays, and there was applause on the Republican side. Tlie name of Marcus A. Hanna was then presented by Representative Noble, and seconded by T. R. Smith, of Delawar. The name of Mayor Robert K. McKiason. of Cleveland, was presented by Represent ative Brantley. When the result of the ballot was an nounced as Hanna 56. M Kisson 49, War ner l, Wiley 1, Lentz l. there was consid erable stir on the Demoiratic side. Speaker Mason announced that Marcus A. Hanna having received a majority of the votes of the house, was the choice of that body for the short term. The cheering outside the halts for Hanna was echoed in the ears of the members as the results were .uuumneed. A ballot was then when for the long term and resulted the same, and its an nouncement was greeted with another long and loud demonstration. Or. both ballots Representative Cramer was absent and there were thus 10$ east as follows: Hanna 50. MeKisson 49, Wiley 1, Warner 1, Lentz (absent) 1. At 2 o'clock the house adjourned and the hall was used for the jollification me; t ing, the crowds singing: “Praise God. from whom all blessings Dow." Representative Griffith, of Clinton, voted for Hanna. BEHIND IN SENATE. Hanna Ron Behind McKesson Two Votes in the Upper House. Columbus. Jan. 11.—The senate chamber was crowded to its utmost when at 11 o’clock the first move in the great senato rial contest was made. The report of the committee fixing that hour as the time for taking a ballot had been adopted some time before and this knowledge getting outside, the public crowded in. When Lieutenant-Governor Raphael an nounced that ballotting for United States senator was now under consideration, per fect quiet immediately reigned. It was just 11 o'clock when Senator Sul livan arose to nominate Senator Hanna. The senators sat perfectly quiet, facing the speaker. The vote in the senate for the long term stood 19 for MclCisson arid 17 for Hanna. The same as on the ballot for the short term. With 17 in the senate and 56 in the house, Hanna has just the requisite 78 votes for bis election, with all present, V but in the absence of Representative Cra mer, Democrat, who is dangerously sick, Hanna has one to spare. A remarkable scene took place in the senate chamber when the vote from the house was announced. T);*- R* publican senators, inspired by the encouraging news, stood on their chairs and upon the floor anl shouted themselves hoarse with calis for Hanna and victory. Nothing like it was ever seen in the Ohio senate chamber. "What's the matter with Hanna?” they shouted, and called ha**. “He’s all right.” It was several minutes before the hall was cleared. Senator Burke, of Cleveland, was the only Republican in the senate who did not vot< for Hanna. Senator Vergh, the fu sionist from Cincinnati, voted for Hanna, as did all the fusion representatives from H.amiil • county except Otis, who did not product .he dramatic scene that had been announ* d and was generally expected. CONGRATULATIONS. After the Adjournment of the Legislature This Morning Columbus, Jan. 11. —The senate and house adjourn* <1 this afternoon till 10 o’clock tomorrow. A joint resolution was adopted to meet in joint convention at noon tomorrow to eonvass the vote cast today for senator. MeKisson had a majority of two in the senate today, and Hanna of three over all the house. There was no election, but the-re was a detacto election. There is nothing to prevent changes to morrow from the vote today, but none are expected, as the canvass has "been so close and thorough. When the two houses ad journ* d (here was a general stampede for the Neil House to congratulate Senator Hanna on the- result of the ballotting to day. Keeling for him became intensely strong today on account of the charges of brib ery made by his enemies against some of his friends. As many believed that the charges had been sprung for the effect on the vote of ballotting there were many said the charges did Hanna more good to day than 'harm. NO LONGER Will Night Be Made Hideous by Snorers in Every Note. New York, Jan. 11. —Snoring will be only an evil memory, if a Kansas man's inven tion goes into effect. The antisnorer is also a face beautifler. ™ The novelty is made from white elastic, about the ; ame width as that used for gar ters. It is so constructed that it looks like the sk* leton of a mast. I*t covers the face like a bridle, and when fastened at the crown of the head the face is puled into a natural position, preventing the weare** from breathing through the mouth. Richard Jacks is the inventor, and he has a company and capital be.hind him, i*t is said. DEBATE CLOSED. On the Civil Service Bill on Motion of Mr. Moody. Washington, Jan. 11. —Moody, Republi can, of Massachusetts, in charge of a leg islative executive and judiciary appropria tion bill, in accordance with a notice given by him yesterday, moved in the house to day, immediately after the reading of the journal, that all debate on civil service be closed today at 12 o’clock. Considerable opposition was manifested to tli*' motion, but the steering committee of the Republican opponents of the civil service law had agreed to this program and it was carried. ANOTHER JUDGE. Congressman Bartlett’s Bill IV!ay Serve to Promote J tidee Speer. Congressman Charles L. Bartlett has introduced a bill in congress to provide an additional judge in the Fifth judicial cir cuit. Six states compose the Fifth circuit, to wit: Gtorgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis sippi, Louisiana and Texas. There are only two circuit judges in tiie Fifth cir cuit, Don A. Hardee and A. P. McCor mick. When they sit i*n eourt of appeals they have to invite a third judge to sit with them. Some time ago they invited Judge Em ory Speer, of Macon, judge- of the South ern circuit of Georgia and ex-officio cir cuit judge. Judge Speer presided with Pardee and McCormick at New Orleans. If Congressman Bartlett's bill passes, making a third circuit judge who will be appointed, will Judge Speer be advanced? The salary of a circuit judge is $6,000 per annum and of a district judge $3,000. It is not known here how Congressman Bartlett's bill, to make a new circuit judge, can affect Judge Speer or his court, except by promoting Judge Speer.- Some circuits have more than two judges, and Congressman Bartlett may think the Fifth circuit is large enough to have three judges. EPWORTH LEAGUERS. Are Preparing to Entertain tne State Con ference. The local executive committee in charge of the state conference of the Epworth League will hold a meeting at the annex of the Mulberry Street Methodist church Thursday night. The Union council will meet with them. At that time each member of that com mittee will select their committee mem bers. and their selections will be ap proved by the Union Council. The Leaguers of Macon will entertain the conference royally and everything will be in ship shape when it meets. The half a cent a word column of The News is the cheapest advertising medium iu Georgia. TONIGHT W. J. Mahone and Eugene Debs Wil Speak to the Working Men. At the court house tonight Mr. W. D. Mahone. the president of the Amalgmated Older of Street Car Men. and Mr. Eugene Debs will address the working men of Ma con. Mr. Mahone will speak first and will ad dress himself to his audience on the sub ject of organization. He will be followed by Mr. Eugene Debs. A large attendance is expected. Boys’ and men’s mackin toshes, 33 1-3 per cent cash discount. Advertise in The News and reach the people. t * THE- MACON NEWS, WOULD NOT TAKE DURRANT'S BOOT Cemeteries Would Not Bury Him and Crematories Would Not Burn. OU iCAST IN DEATH. Finally One Was Found and the Body of the Criminal of the Century is Disposed Os. San Francisco, Jan. 11.—The body of Theodore Durarnt still lies in the home of his parents. Under the law it must be disposed of today or the health authori ties will take charge of it. No crematory in this neighborhood will receive it. No cimetery, but one, will give it shelter, and the parents fear a plot to rob the grave. The last resort lies in shipping the re mains to a crematory at Pasadena, the managers of which have consented to re duce the remains to ashes. Late last night it was decided that the body should be re .moved this forenoon to the undertakers, where it wil be placed in a zinc box for shipment to Los Angeles on the afternoon train. The remains will be accompanied by the father and mother and will arrive at Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon. ASSIGNED. The Anchor Line With Headquarters at St.- Louis is Swamped. St. Louis, Jan. 11.—The Anchor Line, operating a line of steamships between St. Louis and Southern ports, has just made an assignment. The assets are given at $98,000, but no statement as to liabilities have been made. This city is the compa ny's headquarters. CHARLES REID Will be Brought to Macon as a Witness Against Robert Dennington. Deputy Sheriff Arthur Jobson left Macon last night for the Durham coal mine camp near Chattanooga, to bring Charley Reid back with him to appear as a witness in the case of the state against Bob Denning ton, on the charge of accessory to the kill ing of L. W. Halstead in Macon last year. Judge Felton issued an order to have Reid brought here to appear as a witness in tlie case against Dennington. Mrs. Reid and Dennington will be put on trial next week, they having been indicted by the grand jury as accessories to the killing, i lie case will attract considerable interest. Mrs. Halstead will be present. FUNERAL OF H. C. TAYLOR. This Morning at Riverside Was Largely Attended. Tlie funeral of Mr. H. C. Taylor took place this morning at Riverside cemetery. The 'pallbearers were Messrs. Janies Hall, J. R. Burnett, T. A. Cheatham, Dr. J. R. Brown, John Davis and Ben Good year. The funeral services were read by (Rev. J. L. White, of the First Baptist church. A large number of friends of the de ceased were in attendance. The Odd Fel lows were present in a body and the fun eral took place with Masonic honors. YOUNG GRIFFO Will Meet Frank McConnell at Vallejo To night. San Francisco, Jan. 11 —Tonight at Val lejo, young Griffo and Frank McConnell will meet in a 15-round boxing contest. McConnell's friends, while admitting Griffo's superiority in cleverness, expect their man to win on account of his heavy hitting ability. GOOD CROPS Os Oranges are Reported Fiom Califor nia. Los Angeles, Jan. 11 —The orange crop of Southern California, now being har vested, is in prime condition. Although there was an expected fall of snow yes terday the fruit is not damaged. The snow was light and soon melted, followed by a rain which will do much good to growing crops. The best time to advertise is all the time. THREE CROOKS Were Sent to the Gang This Morning for Stealing. Tom Mingo, John Cunningham and John Henry, well known figures in police cir cles weTe carried before Judge Freeman this morning and sentenced to pay a fine of S2O or ISO days on the chaingang for larceny. The negroes were arrested night by Offices Plunkett and Dumas. They are charged with entering Dr. McGrath’s store on Mulberry street and stealing a number of knives, etc. When the negroes were carried before the recorder this morning they confessed and told how they had watched the propri etor while he was eating dinner, and had slipped in the store and took the articles found on their person. These negroes have been to the chain gang before on similar charges, and it is believed are a part of the organized band of thieves who are stealing so much ail around the city. Advertise in The News and reach the people. CONFIRMATIONS. Washington, Jan. 11. —The senate has confirmed the following nominations: Thomas C. Fuller, of North Carolina, judge of eourto f private land claims; Wm. E. Murray, of Tenessee, same. Postmasters—South Carolina. J. M. Rob erts, Laurens; P. Rion, Winnsboro. BARK LOST. Xashau, N. P., Jan. 11. —The Italian bark Celestina, Captain Scott, from Venice October sth for Savannah. Ga., was lost off AVatling Island January sth. All the members of the crew were saved. Telephonn. No. S4S. The Bradstreet Com pan . N*. 47, B. T., carpenter. MACON NEWS TUESDAY JANUARY n 1898. WILL ELECT NEW OFFICERS. m At the Meeting of the Cham ber of Commerce this Afternoon. WHO WILL BE PRESIDENT ? It Now Looks as if the Meet ing Will Fail to Infuse Any New Blood Into the Chamber. The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the rooms of the chamber. This will be a continued session of the annual meeting which was held last Mon day. On that day a new set of by laws were adopted to govern the board and a few other matters of minor detail were discussed, but it was considered advisable, owing to the light attendance to put off the election of officers. The real interest of the meeting will come in the election of officers, and espe cially the filling of the place of president. A great many names have been men tioned for this position, but so far none of the gentlemen whose names have been used in that coneotion have signified their intention or desire to accept the nomina tion. This morning it did not appear that any name had .been centered upon, not because of any lack of material, but because the business men seem to look upon the work necessary to a reorganization of the board with dread. It now looks as if Mr. Morrison Rogers would be induced to stand for re-election or that Mr. George A. Smith will be the would be induced to stand for re-election or of ithe meeting, but on the other hand it is very likely that some surprises be in store for the meeting as some of the mem bers have kept extremely quiet while they have been active and working. Some change in the secretaryship is pos sible, but not probable just at this time, as Mr. Dave Hill is a candidate for re election and he will probably be the choice of the meeting. The meeting this afternoon should be largely attended as it will mark the com mencement of a new era in the history of the chamber if the plans of those, interest ed in the future of the .board are carried out. JEWELRY CRUSADE. Impressionable Women Have Thrown Aside Their Adornments. Wabash, Ind., Jan. 11. —Rev. Mr. Bab cock, of Converse, Ind., has begun a series of protracted meetings at Laketon, this county. In his sermons ’he vigorously de nounces personal adornment. He has worked upon some of his hear ers until they have thrown away some of their society emblems, while a few im pressionable women have cast off their gold rings and other ornaments of value. HE STILL LTVES. Although He Has Been Given up to Die to the Doctors. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 11.—A man with his spinal column broken, his chest caved in, his ribs crushed, his skull injured and his limbs sprained, exhibited himself be fore the Kentucky school of medicine the other morning. He is Ralph Thornton, of Pittsburg, Laurel county, Kentucky. He was the subject of a lecture delivered this morning by Drs. Marvin and Rodman. His case is considered one of the most remarkable in 'the history of surgery. Six years ago Thornton was a powerful, hardy miner at Vanderbilt, Fayette coun ty, Pennsylvania. He was then 27 and weighed 189 pounds. In 1892 a accident befell him. He was working far down below the surface of the earth, when suddenly several hundred pounds of slate descended from above, burying him completely. He was taken to the hospital where it was found that his spinal column had been broken. Physicians pronounced his case hopeless, the only nourishment he re ceived .being forced down his throat with a spoon. Weeks passed, and somehow or other, no one knew why, Thornton still clung to life. At the end of four months he had gain ed sufficient strength to sit up, and it was seen that the vertebrae of the spinal cord had healed and the ribs had mended, but he was a hopeless wreck. His entire body on the left side above the Waist is paralyzed, hut he has a slight use of the right arm. As he appears now he is a human skeleton, weighing less than ninety pounds, though able to sit erect. X-ray pictures of the spinal column have been taken, and show how completely the break has healed. Thornton is an Eng lishman. POT OF GOLD. Its Basis is an Indian Tradition, Yet a Com pany Has Been Formed. Maryville, Mo., Jan. 11. —The burrled treasure fever has become an epidemic here. A stock company of business men has been organized for the purpose of searching for an alleged pot of gold. In 1837 congress extended Missouri’s boundary line so as to include six counties now in northwest Missouri. The Sac and Fox and lowa Indians owned the land, and after much difficulty it was purchased from them. Part of the price was $7,500 in gold, delivered to Chief Cahaqua (Red Fox) at Liberty, Mo. He and his party were set upon and murdered by a band of Omahas. Chief Fox died without reveal ing the hiding place of the $7,500 in gold and other tribal treasures in his custody. The Sac and Fox Indians were taken to Kansas, and a tradition among them is that the treasure was deposited in a hol low log and sunk to the bottom of a small lake near where Clearmont now is. But the Noaway river has since filled the lake with sand, and its position is doubt ful. Mackintoshes, blue, black and light colors, 33 1-3 per cent cash discount. MERELY JUSTICE. To the Name of Dr. A. Monk Prompts a Correction. In speaking of Dr. W. W. Pinson, the new pastor of Mulberry street church yes terday, the injustice was done to several of the former pastors of the church by the careless use of the superlative as applied in courtesy to Dr. Pinson. While Dr. Pin son is a preacher of recognized power and ability, it would be palpably unfair to his predecessors and ridiculously unjust to Dr. Monk, who has just left the church, to say that Dr. Pinson is the best or the strongest pastor that Mulberry Street has ever had. No one will recognize this mare readily than Dr. -Pinson himself. He has but late ly tome to the church and he conies to re ceive -tlie he trtiest co-operation of his con gregation in carrying out his duties. But there still burns deeply in the hearts of Mulberry congregation a great love and admiration for the person and for ‘the work of Dr. Alongo Monk, the former .pas tor of the church. It is unjust to Dr. Monk and impalpable to the congregation of Mulberry to use a comparison in speak ing of his successor.. His good work as pastor of the church looking to tihe spiritual welfare of his peo ple and the material improvement of their house of worship cannot be forgotten easi ly, and will stand as a lasting monument to the work of the man second only to the monument of respect and great admira tion raisi J in the collective heart of his congregation. UNTIED STATES COURT. Only a Little intervention Matter Was Heard This Morning. In the United States court this morning the intervention of A. J. Rooks agaist the receiver of the Central Railroad was heard. The suit was for cross tie supplies and the hearing came up this morning on ex ception to the master’s report, which held that the intervenor had not filed his testi mony within the -stated time and was, therefore, bared by limitation. The intervenor was represented by Smith and Jones and -the receiver by (Mr. Marion Erwin. Judge Spoor took the mat ter under consideration. AT BELLEVUE. All the Houses are Occupied and the Wells are Filled. Bellvue is happy. The last 'house in that promising suburb in that promising suburb was taken yesterday and now there is not a house to rent in Bellevue. Some time ago the report was put out that the wells at Bellevue had run dry and that the people were in want of water. But all the wells have been cleaned out and there is goo-d water and plenty of it. More houses will be built in Bellevue in the near future and it is expected LluA the population will increase. Mr. Frank Moseley has been appointed agent for all the lands owned by the com pany controlling the unsold property around Bellevue and the genial and stal wart Frank will attend to his duty well. FOUR HOURS’ ECLIPSE. Observer* in Europe Will See the Most No table Event of Its Kind This Century. In the early morning of the 22nd day of this month the greatest solar eclipse of tho century will take place. The eclipse will be of four hours’ duration, the tral point of the observation being India. Only such of the scientific world as journey to the Eastern Continent will see the eclipse. In America there will prac tically be no obscuration of the sun at all. It will be at exactly 4:40 o’clock on the morning of January 22 that observers in Asia, Africa and all Europe, with the ex ception of Spain, the west of France, Hol land and Belgium, will see the beginning of the moon’s journey over the sun’s face. India will, as stated, be most favored in the facilities for observations, and many scientists are hurrying away to that far land to see the obscuration at its best. Time and place are both well suited. The eclipse will take place during the cold weather season, when storms are not fre quent in India, and when traveling con ditions are at their best. The air is very dry in the winter and any instruments needed for photography, etc., will work to good advantage. Everything considered, India wil bo the Mecca of astronomers until after the great eclipse. MARION CRAWFORD. Prospects for a Big Attendance at His Lec ture Next Month. Mr Marion Crawford will lecture at the Academy of M sic cn Februriv Slit, as announced in The News some 'time ago. This is one of the finest attractions the directors of the Public Library could have offered to literary Macon. Mr. Crawford has made friends because of his masterly style, his human touch and his exquisite power to reach the human heart. Doubtless be will have a very Large au dience at the Academy when he speaks here next month for he will gather to him friends from all classes and from every home where his books have been read. As a lecturer and as a speaker, Mr. Crawford has won the highest incomiums from everyone. It is seldom that a writer of such fame and of such ability can be found to fill an acceptable place on the lecture platform, but it iss said that Mr. •Crawford is as delightful on the stage as he is between the covers of a book. CITY COUNCIL What Will and Will Not Be Done at the Regular Meeting Tonight. The mayor’s report- will not be submit ted to council at the regular meeting to night. Mayor Price has been unable to find the time to prepare his report in full but it will probably be ready in time for *• - next meeting of council. None of the other reports of the heads of departments will he filed in time for the meeting tonight. The committee on ordinances and reso lutions will Alderman Huth nanee’s resolution on the subject of an nexation. The resolution will be reported favorably and will be given the support of the committees strong recommenda tions. The residents of Second street will pre sent a petition signed by a large number asking council to have Second street from Poplar street out towards the line curbed and put in good condition. Second street can be made the boulevard of Macon and the residents along that street are very anxious to see some permanent work done in their neighborhood. A petition will be offered by the Chinese laundries AYah Sing, Sing High, Sing Low" and other prominent sings asking for a reduction of the license charged on Chin ese laundries. They are represented by Mr. Hope Polhill. At present the license is. they claim, too high in a ratio with other businesses in the city. GETTING REM FOR MALL, Mercer Will Open the Season at Milledgeville on April 2. SOME 0000 MATERIAL They are Playing for a Team to De feat Athens Charles Harris Wil! Captain the Team. The students at Mercer University are now turning their attention to the selec tion of a baseball team for the coming season. The team this year, without doubt, will be the strongest that the univer sity -lias ever put on the diamond. There is more good material to select from, and more care will be displayed in the prac tice games of the team and in the selec tion of the players. The dr f* at of the Mercer team by the Uuiv; r y , am litre last season has made the boys determined to get a tram to gether this season that will trail the red and black of the State University in the dust. For the past two years the State Uni versity team has been easy conquests for the Mercer team, but the team that tho Athens boys get together now is hard to beat, and the Mercer boys realize that they will have to make many improve ments to defeat the old time rival who has made so many advances in the field of college athletics in the past year or two. While the Mercer team has never been a money maker, it has not lessened in terest of the students, and -they all say that they are willing now to come up with their part of the necessary funds to equip the team. It will take skillful manage ment to get the team out of the financial hole it is now in, and especial care will be displayed in the selection of the manager. Charley Harris, who lias played on that team since he was a boy in knickerbock ers, will captain the team. He will play in his old position on second. There are a great many applicants for places on the team, and it not be found necessary" to depend on the record which men made last year to select one to fill a plac.e Every man that, gets on the team will be selected with an eye to 'the work that he is able to do now, and not one of the “has beens.” To a large extent this mistake was made last year. The season will be opened on the 2nd of April, when the team will go to Milledge ville to play the Cadets at the Middle Georgia Agricultural College. On tiie 9th of April Wake Forrest, the team that defeated Athens last season, will come to Macon to play. This will be one of the most interesting and hotly con tested games that will be played 'here. Mercer has never met Wake Forrest, but the desire to beat them conies through the fact that she has beaten their old rivals, the University of Georgia. The game will hardly bo second in interest to the one which will be played with Athens later in the season. After Wake Forrest will come the Tochs from Atlanta. Auburn, Sewanee, Univer sity of iNortb Carolina, Furman and other strong teams. Tiie schedule has not yet been completed, as the colleges from a distance are trying to arrange so that they can play a.series of games without having to skip long distances. The best time to advertise is all the time. COOPER OBJECTED. Said His Client Was Arrested on a Charge He Had Been Cleared of. In Judge J. L. G-erdine’s court yesterday afternoon a lively scene was enacted in which Attorney John R. Cooper and City Detective Patterson were the central ac tors. It was the time set for the prelimi nary trial of A. H. Blanch for the murder of Zeke Winn, and after the prisoner had been released by the court Detective Pat terson would not let him go. The defendants attorney did not put a single witness, but merely argued before the court the prisoner was being held without any proof to sustain the warrant against him. He reviewed the evidence of the prosecution, and said that not a single fact had been brought out -that would reflect that Blanch had murdered the Fourth street barber. The evidence which was brought for ward by the state was to the effect that a hatchet had been found in Blanche’s room with blood on it. It was not proven whether this was human blood, or that of some animal or fowd. It could not be proven tliat the watch found on the per son of Blanche was secured from Winn’s room on the night that he was killed. In the face of these facts Judge Gerdine said that he saw nothing to do but to turn the prisoner loose. Colonel Cooper told him to go. Detective Patterson, rose, however, and stopped the prisoner as he was going out, “No, you don’t go.” Colonel Cooper asked Mr. Patterson on what authority he held the prisoner. Mr. Patterson intimated that he was not satis fied with the trial, and refused to let the negro pass through the door. Mr. Cooper shouted to his client to run over the detective and go anyway, that the defective did not have a warrant for him, that the court had just dismissed him and there was no officer on earth who could arrest him on the same charges there. Blanche was, however, carried to the police station and locked up. In speaking of the matter Colonel Coop er said it was an outrage, and a contempt of court. “I have been practicing law’ seven years,” he said, “and have never yet scon such practice in the courts, or action by an officer. In the sight of the law that negro was a free man, and could not have been arrested on that charge again unless new evidence had been found and a new" warrant issued. “I gave the state’s attorney the choice of the justice, and they chose Judge Ger dine. I did not have to introduce one bit of testimony to show that the negro had not been proven guilty by the state. The half a cent a word column of The News is the cheapest advertising medium in Georgia. Mackintoshes, duck brand, 33 I*3 per cent cash discount. MV i l l l i hh I Points of Great Merit! CHAPTER 1. New and Stylish Suits and Over coats at 33 1-3 per cent cash dis count. CHAPTER 2. Underwear at 25 per cent cash discount. i CHAPTER 3. Boys and Children’s Suits at nearly half price. i Assignee’s Davidson’S Jewelry Store 0 I 505 Fourth Street. i. , * Off i(j ~ c AD goods sold at cost. Goods must be sold within thirty days. YouWillSavemoney hEM V. J. Bl] If you buy your Stoves, jsjjy Tinware aud Housefur nishing Goods of me. 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