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NORWOOD ON A BIG KICK HE OBJECTS TO THE DECISION OF THE CAUCUS. and WILL ANNOUNCE HIMSELF AS A CANDIDATE FOB SENATOR—THE PROCEEDINGS IN BOTH HOUSES, ETC. Atlanta, November 14.—[Special.]— The sensation of the day in political circles is the announcement that Hon. T. M. Nor wood is disgruntled to such a degree that he will address the House of Representa tives this evening at 7:30, breaking the caucus obligation, making the strongest possible presentation of his own claims,and announcing his candidacy for the Senate. Of course that makes the race more un certain than ever. Gordon's friends, who were disappointed at the consolidation of the opposition last evening, say that this action will certainly elect their man. Judge Hines will abide the caucus agree ment and will support their nominee. IN THE HOUSE. The House is keeping up its “steady lick” in the introduction of new bills. Amongst those of a general nature intro duced today are— A bill by Mr. Broadnax of Walton, amending Section 61G (b) of the Code, pro viding for a special road fund to be levied by taxation, not exceeding 1 mill per centum. Mr. Barrett of Pike—To regulate freight charges of railroads in this State. • Mr. Cayle of Pickens—Modifying the management of county schools, conferring certain powers on the Ordinaries. Upon motion of Mr. Wooten of Albany, the following committee on fence laws was appointed: WooteD, Ware, Tatum, What ley, Cutts, Lewis, Fleming. Holtzclaw of Houston—To make void all waivers of homestead and exemptions when the debt be infected with usury. Also, to make void any mortgage on crops before the maturity thereof. Smith of Greene—To provide for the early payment of teachers for services ren dered in the common schools of this State. A practical guarantee is provided by a section authorizing the Governor to bor row money, when necessary, to carry out the object of the bill. Boifeuillet of Bibb—Regulating the sal ary of Tax Receivers. Wheeler of Walker—For an amendment to the State Constitution, to make the Judges and Solicitors-General appointed by the Governor. Dun woody of Glenn—Amending Section 4408 of the Code. Huff of Bibb, as chairman of the finance committee—To levy tax for State Govern ment and public institutions. THE SENATE An important bill, by Culver, of the Twentieth, was read the third time and passed. Its object is to amend the general stock law, and afford immediate relief to the forty or more counties that have abol ished fences under special acts, and which are left in very bad shape by the recent decisions of the Supreme Court. Under the general law, as it now stands, six months is required, after an election is had, for the stock law passed by any coun ty to go into effect. That would make it next summer before these counties could get relief. This law makes it thirty days instead; so that a stock law eau go into effect within thirty days after its passage. Senator Todd's temperance bill came back from its committee with a minority report against its passage. This report is signed by Senators Vincent and Walker. It recommends “the same do not pass, deeming the present general local option law now of force in this State sufficient to prohibit the sale of liquors of every de scription for use as a beverage in any county, when a majority of the people decide that such shall not be sold. “They respectfully submit, further, that a law of this kind to be effectually en forced must be sustained by public opinion in the localities where it is sought to be enforced, and unless so sustained will be productive of far greater evils than those sought to be removed by the bill. “We further believe the passage of this bill by the General Assembly is undemo cratic and violative of one of the funda mental principles upon which our govern ment is founded—^lie right of majorities to rule upon all ‘questions affecting the rich is of property or liberties of the peo ple.” Tha' makes the issue. The senate, after being in session exact ly one hour and one minute, adjourned until Monday morning. The Boy Preacher.—Jimmie Cook, the boy preacher, was among the callers at thq Enquirer-Sun office last night. Master Jimmie is a bright little fellow, thirteen years of age, and looks small for his age. He converses fluently and uses good language. Jimmie was born in Miss issippi, but was raised in Carroll county, Georgia. He has visited fifteen States since he began preaching, and has fre quently addressed crowds of from ten to fifteen thousand people. He usually talks for about half hour. He said last night that he studies his sermons but little, and that words come to him without effort when he arose te preach. Master Jimmie will preach at Wildwood Park at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and will probably draw a big crowd. While in the city the preacher is the guest of Mr. J. L. Treadaway. Increasing in Popularity. — The Calenberg A Vaupel piano exhibit was a greater attraction than ever yester day. The sweet, clear and brilliant tones of these pianos, the fine music which was discoursed on them, and the supurb style in which it was executed attracted every ones attention Among the many attrac tive features of the days program, were an exquisite rendition of the “Chattahoo chee Valley March,” on four pianos, ac companied by part of the military band, and the grand sonata in D for two pianos played byMme Giant and Miss Olga Buhler. This last performance would have done credit to any concert stage. The unani mous verdict of all listeners was that for every requisite of a first-class piano the Calenberg & Vaupel is without a rival— UNRIVALED. Death atWaverly Hall.—Mrs. W. H. MeColloughs, of Waverly Hall, died Thursday night at her home after a pro tracted illness. She was thirty-seven years of age and leaves a husband, Col. W. H. MeColloughs, and several children. The remains were buried yesterday afternoon in Mount Zion cemetery, at Waverly Hall. Her many friends and acquaintances deep ly sympathize with the afflicted family. LADIES’ COLUMN. Hor*ford's Arid Phosphate Relieve* Meutal and Physical Exhaution. DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15, 1890. CITY INTELLIGENCE. ♦PERSONAL MATTERS. FOR PLEASANT DISCUSSION AT THE MORN ING MEAL. Mft A. H. Pruitt, of Midway, Ala., is in the city taking in the Exposition and vis iting friends. Misses Mollie and Pauline Arnold, of Newnan, Ga., are visiting their aont, Mrs. Eberhart, in Wynnton. Miss Duncan, of Gadsden, Ala., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. C. L. Kyle, on Twelfth street. Mr. V. E. Tallant, of Harrisburg, Ya., is visiting the Misses Cozart, on Rose Hill. Mr. S. H. Christopher, editor of the Marion County Patriot, and Mr. C. H. McCall, a prominent citizen of Buena Vista, were among the visitors at the Expo sition yesterday. Miss Mary Wilson, an accomplished young lady from Buena Vista, is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Carrie M. Levy, who has been vis iting Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Harris, on Rose Hill, for several weeks, returned to her home in Pensacola yesterday. Misses Mamie Kennon, Estelle and Mary Will Floyd, three charming young ladies of Salem, Ala., are visiting Miss Jennie Lee Webster, on Tenth avenue. Mr. E. J. Camp, of Dalton, Ga., is in the city, the gnest of his brother, Mr. L. A. Camp, the popular agent of the Western Railway of Alabama in this city. Miss Belle Carithers, a charming young lady of Butler, is in the city, the guest of the Misses Thornton, on Fifth avenue. LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES. INTERESTING ITEMS OF EVERY KIND PARAGRAPHED. —The Constitution of Thursday con tains an extended notice of the marriage of Miss Mamie Walker to Mr. Clifford Pope, which occurred at St. Phillip’s church, At lanta, Wednesday. The happy groom is a nephew of Hon. Cliff B. Grimes, of this city, and has many friends here. —Barney Hawkins, a well known ne gro, died at his home in this city Thursday night. Barney has been a Democratic ne gro ever since the war, and made Demo cratic speeches here in the days of recon struction. He kept a restaurant here for a long time and was very generally liked. —Patti Rosa is said to be surrounded by an unusually strong company. It includes George C. Boniface, John W. Dunne, W. N. Griffifth, Gerald Griffin, Edgar Hal stead, Harry W. Rich, Miss Ernestine Floyd, Belle Stokes, Margaret Hatch, and others. Patti Rosa will appear at Springer Opera House next Tuesday evening in her new comedy drama, “Imp.” She is a great favorite here, and will draw a full house. HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE. GOSSIPING NEWS BRIEFLY PARAGRAPHED BY ENQUIRER-SUN REPORTERS. —The Chattahoochee Valley Exposition is drawing large crowds from Harris. The trains are packed to their utmost carrying capacity every morning. Quite a number of people were left at Hamilton Tuesday for want of room.—Hamilton Journal. —Large numbers of Americus people have visited the Chattahoochee Valley Ex position iu Columbus and all return well pleased with the exhibition. Nearly every day this week a crowd has gone over to the City of Spindles.—Americus Times. —The second Exposition of the Chatta hoochee Valley Association began last Wednesday at Columbus, Ga. It is by far the bestxlisplay of the resources of our State that we have witnessed in past years. —West Georgia News. —The crowds who attend the Chatta hoochee Valley Exposition at Columbus every day are said to eclipse by far in num bers the attendance of any other Exposi tion or Fair that has taken place this sea son in this State.—Griffin News. —Mr. W. B. McKee has been appointed assistant to the General Manager of the Savannah, Florida and Western railroad, and the office of Comptroller of that road was abolished November 1st. The offices of Auditor of Expenses and Auditor of Earnings were consolidated November 1st, and H. H. McKee appointed Auditor. The office of General Accountant has been es tablished as a bureau of the General Man ager’s office, and C. T. Morel lias been ap pointed General Accountant, all with of fices at Savannah. All of the men men tioned are well knpwn in railroad circles here. CONDUCTORS WITH GRIEVANCES. THE CENTRAL’S MEN NOT SATISFIED WITH THE WAY' THINGS ARE. The Central railroad conductors appear to be very much dissatisfied with the re fusal of General Manager Gabbett to make a contract with them, judging from ap pearances and the rumors that are going the rounds. The conductors’ committee which was present from the different lines of the system, and had been in Savannah for several days, did not return home im mediately after the conference with Mr. Gabbett, but remained here and caucused upon the matter some time. What decis ion they arrived at is not known, but it is believed they have concluded upon decis ive action. When Mr. Gabbett and Mr. Starr left for Augusta Tuesday morning, they believ ed this and other matters between the road and its employes to be settled. The chief grievances of the conductors is the refusal of the management to in crease their pay as desired. It is under stood that the engineers, who are some what disgruntled themselves, are backing the conductors in the move.—Savannah News. A Pleasing Performance.—That bright and piquant little commediene, and bride of a day, Mrs. Harry Mills, better known as Miss Lizzie Evans, played a re turn engagement at SpriDger Opera House last night, piaying Fogg’s Ferry for the second time here this week. The large audience which assembled to witness the performance is an evidence of the high esteem in which Miss Evans and her excel lent company are held by the Columbus theatre goers. The songs of Miss Evans and her husband, Harry Mills, were espe cially enjoyable, and both received sev eral hearty encores. The most enjoyable piece of music played at the Exposition yesterday was the “Chattahoochee Valley March,” on four sweet-toned Calenberg & Vaupel pianos, accompanied by a part of the military band. It is an exquisite composition. Be sure you get a copy of it before the Expo sition closes. MANY OLD SOLDIERS- GATHERING OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS AT THE EXPO SITION. HEROES OF THE “LOST CAUSE” MEET IN TIME OF PEACE AND ENJOY THE ATTRACTIONS OF THE BIG SHOW. Yesterday was a pleasant day for the Confederate veterans of Columbus and the surrounding country. It was Confederate Veterans’ Day at the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition. No tiresome marches or formal ceremo nies were held on the occasion, nor did the old veterans wear any badge or mark of distinction, save those whicn time and the misfortunes of war had given them. “Let the veterans pass in; their silver locks will tell you who they are,” were the instructions given the gate keepers by President Slade. And the veterans came, without pomp or ceremony. All of the surrounding counties were well represented. Old com rades got together in groups, and many pleasant informal reunions were held about the grounds and buildings during the day. The day was indeed a pleasant one to the old soldiers. They enjoyed meeting each other and seeing the various attrac tive features of the great show to the fullest extent. THE COUNTY COLT SHOW. The special county colt show took place in front of the grand stand at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. The competing coun ties were Bullock county and Russell coun ty, Ala., and Meriwether county, Ga. The display of Alabama and Georgia raised colts was the finest ever witnessed in eith er of the two States, and opened the eyes of many to the fact. that the farmers are paying a great deal of attention to raising fine blooded horses and mules. There were thirty-three colts in the Bullock coun ty show, and that county won first prize, $125. Meriwether won second prize, $75. There were seven colts in this display. Russ**ll came third, $50. There were 28 colts and mnles in Russell’s display. Mr. O. S. Joseph was the director in charge, and J. M. Hudson, N. S. Johnson and George Clarke acted as Judges. THE RACES YESTERDAY. The first race yesterday afternoon was pacing, 2:34 class, best three in five; purse $150. The horses entered were Dan Led- yard, Roanoke and Little Ben. Little Ben won the first heat, Roanoke second, ime 2:38£. Dan Leayard was distanced in this heat. Roanoke won the second beat, Little Ben second. Time 2:35. Roanoke also won third head, Little Ben second. Time 2:374. Roanoke also won the fourth heat, and the race. Time 2:39. The second race was running, half mile dash; purse $100. Claymore, Billy Bush, John G and Hardware entered. John G won, Claymore second. Time 50]. The third race was running, mile dash. Burch won, Henry Hardy second. Time 1:43f. OTHER AMUSEMENTS. Doc trotted two races against Shetland ponies yesterday afternoon The dog is a prime favorite with visitors to the Exposi tion, and his performances yesterday after noon elicited great applause from the grand stand. Miss Myrtie Peek rode against Long view, the riderless horse, again yesterday. Longview won. Time 1:47. Another chariot race occurred, and it was the fastest yet driven over the track. Little Ben Winslow drove one team and Master Willie Ketchum the other. COUNTY AWARDS. TALBOT COUNTY AWARDED FIRST PRIZE AND TROUP SECOND. The judges of the county exhibits, after a very careful inspection, made out their report yesterday afternoon. The awards announced are as follows: Talbot county—First prize, $1,000. Troup county—Second prize, $500. Harris county—Third prize, $300. Muscogee and Troup counties were awarded $200 each for meritorious ex hibits. The judges pronounced all of the dis plays unusually fine, and complimented the good taste of the managers in the ar rangement of each exhibit. A good many special premiums were awarded in the agricultural department, but the list has not yet been furnished for publication. CATTLE AND HOGS. AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY THE .JUDGES YESTERDAY. The judges of the cattle and hog depart ment have finished their work and an nounced the awards as follows: Best herd of Jerseys—La Veta Jersey Cattle Company, first, $50; G. B. Young, Jr., second, $20. Best bull of any age—George Dillon, first, $o0; La Veta Jersey Company, sec ond, $25. Best bull two years old—George Dillon, first, $20; La Veta Jersey Company, sec ond, $10. Best bull one year old—LaVeta Jersey ComDany first, $10. Best cow of any age—George B. Young, Jr., first, $50; LaVeta Jersey Company second, $25. Best cow or heifer two years old—La Veta Company first, $20; George B. Young, Jr., second, $10. Best cow one year old—LaVeta Jersey Company first and second, $10 and $5. Best heifer under one year old—George Dillon first, $10. Best Holstein bull two years old and over—Dr. H. M. Perry first, $40. AYRSHIKES. Best bull three years old and over—Wil liam Lindsy first, $40. Best bull under three years old—William. Lindsy first, $20. Best bull calf—William Lindsay first, $10. Best cow three years old and over—Wil liam Lindsy first and second, $30 and $10. Best cow under three years old—Wil liam Lindsy first and second, $20 and $10. Best heifer calf—William Lindsy first and second, $10 and $5. nEVONS. Best bull three years old and over— Robert Flournoy first, $40. Best bull under three years old—Robert Flonmoy, first, $20. Best bull calf—Robert Flournoy, first, $10. Best cow three years old and over— Robert Flournoy, first and second, $30 and $10. Best cow under three years old—Robert Flournoy, first and second, $20 and $10. Best heifer calf—Robert Flournoy, first, $10. GUERNSEYS. Best bull three years old and over—Wil liam Lindsy, first and second, $40 and $20. Best bull under three years old—Wil liam Lindsy, first, $20. Best bull calf—William Lindsy, first,$10. Best cow three years old and over—Wil liam Lindsy, first and second, $30 and $10. Best cow under three years old—Wil liam Lindsy, first and second, $20 and $10. Best heifer calf—William Lindsy, first and second, $10 and $5. POLLED ANGUS. Best bull three years old and over—J. P. Hine, first and second, $40 and $20. Best bull under three years old—J. P. Hine first and second, $20 and $10. Best bull calf—J. P. Hine first, $10. Best cow three years old and over—J.P. Hine, first and second, $30 and $10. Best cow or heifer under three years old—J. P. Hine, first and second, $20 and $10. Best heifer calf—J. P. Hine, first, $10. \ MILCH COWS. Best milch cow four years old and over— LaVeta Jersey company first and second, $25 and $10. Best milch cow two years old and un der four—Loveta Jersey company, first. $10. Best batter cow, four years old and over —LaVeta Jersey Company first and sec ond, $25 and $10. Best grade cow—George Findlater first and second, $15 and $10. Best grade heifer—Georgs Findlater first, $10; J. P. Layfield second, $5. Best herd grade cows and heifers— George Findlater first, $25; Samuel Eber hart second, $15. Best grade Polled-Angos cow—J. P. Hine first and second, $15 and $10. Best grade Polled-Angus heifer—J. P. Hine first and second, $10 and $5. Best herd Polled-Angus cows and heifers —J. P. Hine first. $25. HOGS—BERKSHIRE OR ESSEX. Best boar over one year old—George B. Young, Jr., first, $10. Best boar under one year old—Robert Flournoy, first, $10; Wiliiam Lindsey, second $5. Best sow over one year old—Robert Flournoy, first, $10; William Lindsy, sec ond, $5. Best guilt under twelve months old— Robert Flournoy, first and second, $10 and $5. Best sow and suckling pigs—Robert Flournoy, first, $10. York Shires: Best boar under one year old—William Lindsy, first, $10; William Lindsy, second, $5. Poland China: Best boar under one year old—Willie Preer, first, $10; H. M. Perry, second, $5. Best sow over one year old—T. J. Hunt, first, $10; Willie Preer, second, $5. SHEEP—SOUTHDOWS. Best ram two years old and over—Rob ert Flournoy first and second, $10 and $5. Best ram under two years old—Robert Flournoy first and second, $5 and $3. Best pen of threw ewes, two years old and over—Robert Flournoy first and sec ond, $10 and $5. Best pen of three ewes under three years old—Robert Flournoy first and second, $5 and $3. Best Cotswold ram two years old and over—Talbot county first, $10; H. M. Perry second, $5. Angora thoroughbreds; best buck two years old and over—Wm. Lindsey first, $10; H. M. Perry second, $5. Best ewe two years old and over—Wm. Lindsey first, $10; H. P. Fortson second, $5. The “Old Vets” certainly enjoyed the great show yesterday. The special county colt show was made up of a fine display of Georgia and Ala bama raised horses and mules. The poultry and pet stock show wins the admiration of all who see it. The Fourth United States Band of itself is a great attraction. Those who love and appreciate good music shower compliments on the band, and if there are any who have not heard this famous band play, they should certainly visit the Exposition grounds to-day. as it will be their last chance. Best buck under two years old—H. M. Perry, first, $10. Best ewe under two years old—William Lindsy, first, $10; Dr. H. M. Perry, sec ond, $5. EXPOSITION NOTES. Oliver P., the beautiful three year old stallion which was awarded the second place in the roadster ring, is owned by Dr. S. J. Wylie, of this city. The stallion is a very fine animal, and is in charge of Mr. J. B. Banks, of Guerryton. Parties desiring to purchase fine Jerseys would do well to look at the exhibit of Capt. D. J. Bailey, Jr., at the Exposition. Information can be obtained at the Broom Factory exhibit in machinery hall. The race ct u-se was in splendid condi tion yesterday, and the flyers moved in handsome style. The restaurant conducted on the grounds by Mr. T. C. Parker has been admirably managed, under the personal supervision of Mr. Parker, assisted by his local agent, Mr. J. H. Gordon. The “Sawyers’ Pet” saw mill on exhibi tion in the machinery hall captivated all who were interested in machinery. Of conrse, it took the blue ribbon, and it also captured a similar one at the Macon Fair. Capt. B. T. Hatcher was so much pleased that he purchased it, and will send it at ouce to one of his plantations. It was made by the Macon Foundry and Machine Wcrks, Macon. Ga. Judge J. F. C. Williams, of Hamilton, pronounce the cattle and live stock de partment the best feature of the great show . The Judge says the display is the finest he has ever witnessed anywhere. Another balloon ascension and para chute leap will occur today. Blue ribbon wire hung in the art de partment yesterday. The fancy needle work department con tains many magnificent displays, and is a never-ending source of pleasure to all those who feel an interest in work of this char acter. The Chappell College art exhibit, which took the blue ribbon for the best collection of paintings and drawings, is a display of extraordinary merit, and has received many high compliments from competent judges. It does great credit to the gifted young art teacher of the college, Miss Etta Kincaid. Capt. David J. Bailey, Jr., of Griffin, had three beautiful Llewellen and English dogs on the grounds. The dogs attracted general admiration, and of course carried off the blue ribbons. Mr. George W. Case’s excellent marble and granite exhibit in machinery hall has attracted attention all during the Exposi tion. It is one of the handsomest exhibits seen. Kennon Mott’s Florida curiosity exhibit is indeed handsome. Don't fail to see it. To-day is your last chance to secure a souvenir from Kennon Mott's varied stock of Florida cariosities. Don’t lose it. The beautiful fish scale jewelry in Ken non Mott’s Florida curiosity exhibit re ceives the blue ribbon wherever shown. There is nothing handsomer for evening wear. Carl Koechlin has held up his side of the Exposition in great shape. Everybody knows Carl is in charge of the exhibit of the Chattahoochee Brewing Company. No one who has visited machinery hall has failed to see the Brewery exhibit, and all were interested in the entire affair. The Brewery, through, the genial Carl, has made many new friends during the Expo sition. Mr. E. Amsburv, who is in charge of the C. H. Stratton carriage exhibit, pays the Exposition and its management some very high compliments. In his experience of thirty years, Mr. Amsbury says the Colum bus show excels in many respects the dis plays he has seen in other States all over the Union. The Exposition management will pre sent Mr. J. H. Polhill a fine gold headed umbrella this afternoon, as a compliment for making the race against the trotting dog Doc. This race will occur this after noon, and will be the most entertaining spectacle ever seen on the course here. THE LAST WILL BE BEST. GREATEST AND MOST EXCITING ATTRACTIONS OF THE WEEK. THE MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED TO MAKE THE LAST DAY THE BEST. LET EVERYBODY TAKE A FAREWELL LOOK AT THE GREAT SHOW. The great exposition of 1890 will close at 6 o’clock this evening. Nothing is risked in saying that it has been the most successful show ever held in Georgia. The management has determined to make the last day the best of all and pre sent a program of unrivaled attractions. Let everybody go to the grounds today and see the last of the great show. The management will not allow any of the exhibits or attractions to be moved un til the great show closes. Everything will be intact and the program is one that can not fail to please everybody. Here is the program: Miss Myrtie Peek will make a ten mile ride in 22 minutes, changing horses five times on the run. This race will be made around the quarter mile track just in front of grand stand, and will be the most thrill ing race ever witnessed in the South. She will also ride her famous Roman standing race at 3:30 o’clock. Grand balloon ascension and parachute leap by Professor Jenkins, at 1:30 o’clock. The trotting dog, “Doc,” will, at 2:30 o’clock trot a race, best two in three, against the celebrated bicyclist, Mr. J. H. Polhill. There will be a parade by the largest horse in the world and the smallest mule, in front of the grand stand at 4 o’clock. Chariot race—The ponies will be driven by girls and boys, children of prominent citizens. THE RACING PROGRAM. First race—Running, mile handicap. Entries: Henry Hardy, Panama, Burch and L. H. Second race—Running, seven-eighths of a mile dash. Entries: Rover, Iago and John G. The African M. E. Conference.— The third day’s session of the Macon conference was well attended and the ex ercises were highly interesting. After the roll call the journal of the second day's proceedings, which included the synopsis of the excellent missionary sermon preached on Thursday by Rev. Daniel K. Knight, w s read and approved. The op uing religious services were led by Rev. Lewis H. Smith, pastor of the Cot ton Avenue church, Macon. His exegetical comments upon the Scripture selected—a portion of the Second Epistle of Peter— was excellent, and richly enjoyed by the congregation. The names of David Green and Cicero • Dozier were erased from the roll. Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., was intro- , duced and addressed the Conference in a happy speech, abounding in reminisences of the earlier days of the African M. E. Church in the State of Georgia. Revs. D. J. McGhee of the North Georgia Conference, John D. Hayes of the the Georgia Conference, J. A. Davis and J. H. Bissett of the Alabama Conference were introduced. Following the speeches made by the vis itors, Bishop Gaines said: “Brethren, Bishop Turner was speaking of the ‘Negro- Problem.” This is an important question. I have decided to leave it in God’s hands, and to do my duty as a citizen. 1 love the Sonth because it is my home. Here I was born, and here with my friends, both col ored and white, I have sought to add some thing to the prosperity of the section. My advice to you is that you do not get excited because a few drunken white men and negroesJget np an excitement in dif ferent parts of the South. This is often done to help politicians. The colored people and whites of the South are here; they must live together, and live in peace. The whites are the stronger, have more money, the govern ment is in their hands; judges, jurors, law yers, all white. We, the weaker, must have peace in their midst. Among the whites we have many friends, who sympathize with us in our struggles, as Doctor, now Bishop, Haygood and oth ers, who have, under the circumstances, done for us all they could. We must solve the problem, as white men have solved similar problems. Buy a block of land, cover it with a block of houses called by your name. Buy plantations, cultivate them, make 100 bales of cotton, store fifty of them in the warehouse, and your note will be as good as any white man’s. The white man will not believe you to be as—good as himself until you do something to demonstrate you ability. Ministerial influences must be felt for good in those communities to which you are sent as teachers of the people. I know that Noah had three sons, Shera, Ham, Japeth. In the language of Bishop Campbell “Japeth has gotten the better of his brother Ham. The brother Ham has overtaken him, and we want our brothers to know we are trying to reach him, but not to make him disgorg » not to rob him of his treasure.” Let us work on iu the fear of God, and the good men of the country will encour age and help us. I thank God for such 5 friends as Mr. Slater and Mr. Hand, who gave a million dollars each for the educa tion of the Southern negro, and for Bishop Haygood, who gave the world “Oar Brother in Black.” To show that the sentiment of the coun try concerning our people is changing, it is but necessary to recall that when Dr. Haygood first published “Our Brother in Black,” himself and his book were severely criticised, but that he has since been twice elected to the episcopacy in that most potential body, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Again, the Legislature of Georgia appropriated $500,000 to the cause of education, and but five members were brave enough to vote against the I measure. Rev. M. A. Williams, of St. Luke M. E. church, Columbfts, and Rev. W. D* Mc Gregor were introduced and the former gave expression to his interest in the work being done by the conference. The committee on admissions reported and presented for admission, on trial, in the traveling ministry, Elijah Rutland, W. Johnson. Arthur Roberts, Edward Griggs, Charles C. Clarke, Edward Lynch, G. W. I o jks, T. W, Grant, E. L. Brown, Adam Hunter, R. L. Charlton. The candidates were admitted and the report adopted. Rev. W. O. P. Sherman, of the Georgia Conference, was introduced. Cornelius White, Charles Thornton, Charles J. Perry and George W. Smith re ceived into “full membership,” and the above with Anderson J. Harris elected to deacons’ orders. Charles J. Jones, Henry H. Johnson, Allen R. Cooper, Patrick W. Greatheart, Jerry R. Moseley, Daniel T. Lawrence^ James W. Mitchell and Abram Purdy were elected to elders’ orders. The committee on Conference contin gent fund reported. An interesting report, which the Confer ence adopted after careful discussion, was that of the committee on missions, circuits and stations, which provided for the cre ation of a new presiding elder’s district to be known as the Milledgeville district. The educational meeting was held last night. Excellent singing by the choir was a prominent feature of the program, which also included a report on education read by Rev. W. C. Banton, and speeches by Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., and Rev. M. E. Bryant, D. D., editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, and Rev. Dr. J. C. Embry, business manager of the African M. E. Church publication department. An unexpected feature of the meeting; was the presentation to Bishop Gaines by the members of St. John’s African M. E. Church of a handsome silver fruit vase. BIG SENSATION IN BIRMINGHAM. INDICTMENT OF HIGHLY PROMINENT CITI ZENS—OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST. Birmingham, November 14.—[Special.] Col. Wm. P. Craighill, Col. H. W. Clas- son, Col. A. P. Buffington and Maj. C. E. Dutton, composing the board appointed by Congress from the United States army to decide upon the location of three cities for sites for the erection of gun factories, reached here today, and was received by a committee from the Chamber of Commerce, ani shown around town. They will leave for Washington to-morrow. One gun factory is to be located in the Gulf States, San Antonio, New Orleans or Birmingham, whichever one is most favorably reported on. Col. K. N. McClure, editor Philadelphia Times, and party spent today in the city, and were met by a committee and shown around. The Southern Homeopathic convention adjourned today, after deciding upon Nashville as the place for the next meet ing, and electing the following officers: Dr. R. H. Stern, Jacksonville, Fla., presi dent ; Dr. S. M. Angell, New Orleans, first vice-president; Dr. A. E. Meadows, Bloc- ton, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Meyer, New Orleans, and Wells Leflore, secretaries; T. Engleback, New Orleans, treasurer. Committees of miners from all the coal mines of Alabama are in secret session here. It is understood they are arranging a mine scale of wages, and will demand more pay, and a strike will follow prob ably if it is refused. The grand jury indicted eighty leading citizens for gaming and betting on the elections. A big sensation is promised. THE FIRE FI END’S WORK. FIERCE FLAMES DESTROY $250,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY. San Francisco, November 14.—A dis astrous fire broke out last night in a large brick building known as the Wortheimer building, comer of Sacramento and Davis streets, owned by S. Wanggheim, and oc cupied by H. Dutard, commission mer chant; Seroni & Co., candy manufactur ers, and H. Leives & Co.’s cigar manufac tory. 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