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Mayor Rawson Now Occupies Chair of Chief Executive—Many Officers Get Increased Pay—Elections. The City Council of 1905 laic! down the reins of office last night, surren dering the municipal government to those who will administer it dur.ng 1908. As a matter of fact, there is hut one change in the personnel of the governing board for this year as com pared with that of last. Mayor Lippitt retires, and the new mayor, Hon. Charles W. Rawson, steps into his shoes. The interesting scenes that have been enacted on the first Monday night in each year for decades were witnessed again last night. The reports of the various standing committees of the councjl; of the heads of departments, and their as sistants; of the retiring mayor—In fact of all who have been charged with the administration of city af fairs during the last twelve months, were read and made a part of the public record. They are published In full elsewhere in this evening’s Her* aid, and will he found interesting read ing. Old Council’s Last Session. All the members of the hoard were present at the concluding meeting. Monthly reports Of city officers, and several quarterly reports were read and ordered placed on record. The last batch of the year’s bills was or dered paid. Several matters relative to the encroachmerts of property, on Jacltson street were referred to the new council, as was a request of Mr. Jos. S. Davis, representing the John A. Davis estate.-thatit be made a mat ter of record that property of the es tate on both Pine and Jackson streets lacks from 18 to 90 inches of taking from the streets that to which Jt, is Entitled. All these matters were re- 50—Miles—50 A :: :: OF :: :: merican 'Wire Fence Car Loads All Bought Before the Advance m Price LET US FIGURE WITH YOU AIL any ✓ Machinery Co. ferred to the new council, which later placed them in the hands of its street committee for investigation. The same committee will investigate the matter of encroachments -n the west Bide of | Jackson street, north of Broad. Mr. I. J. Hofmnyer was present in the in terest of property owners in that lo cality, but the merits of none of, these cases were gone into. They will, 1 however, he taken up at an early date. I The resignations of Col. Ed. L., Wight and Mr, A. P. Coles, as mem- j hers of the board of police commis-1 sioners, wore acepted, Col. Wight re- 1 signing on account of the fact that he , is absent from home much of the time, and Mr. Coles for the r-eason that, he has recently moved to Atlanta. The resignation of Mr. Coles as a member of the board of trustees of the Carnegie Library was also ac cepted. The following pbllce commissioners were elected. They succeed Mr. Mor ris Weslosky, whose term of office expires, and Messrs. Doles and Wight. Mr. A. C. Plonslry, Judge Sam W. Smith and Mr. N. F. Tift. Mayor Lippitt then read his annual report, which Is published elsewhere. The following resolutions were then offered by Alderman Ehrlich, and adopted by a rising vote: I Whereas on account of the retire ment of .A, J. Lippitt, Mayor, our of ficial relatione are severed, Be it resolved by the City Council: First, That we extend to him our sincere appreciation for the fair and impartial manne- <n which he has presIBed''ovei ; *ffie'rifeiIberati6ft!rW'<his body, and that it ft" with regret that; we sever our offleiA relations. Second, That dun Ig his .occupancy of the office of M»vor he has brought the affairs of the city to a polpt une qualled bv anv nredecess-’r and he lias set a standard that It would be well for his successor? to emulate. Third, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes. Mayor Lippitti’s acknowledgement was full of feeling, and evidently came from the heart. It was couched in beautiful language, and was one of the impressive ineidenls of an event ful meeting. An account appears else where of the presentation to the retir ing chief executive of a beautiful gold - headed cane, a token of esteem from the police department. The New Council. Mayor-elect Rawson took the oath of office immediately after old Coun cil had been declared adjourned. The oath was next taken by Aldermen- elect R. L. Jones,. Jos. Ehrlich and W. W. Rawlins, being administered by Justice deGraffenried. Alderman Tarver was elected may or pro tern., taking'the same oath re quired of the mayor. The new corn'd! then went info executive sesison, which lasted about 2D minutes, all persons except tho mayor and aldermen and retiring May or Lippitt being excluded from the chamber. When spectators were again admit ted, the fixing of salaries was taken up, the following scale being adopted; Mayor $ 800 Mayor Pro Tem 200 Clerk 720 ‘ Chief Fire Dept 1,1100 Asst. Chief 720 Firemen, each CC0 Treasurer 400 City Attorney 400 Sutp. W. Wks and Elect. Lts. 1,050 Electrician 1,200 Chief Police 1,200 Asst. Chief 900 Policemen, each 720 Sexton ... 000 City Physician COO Building Inspector 200 The above figures represent increas ed pay for a number of employes, in cluding the city clerk, chief of fire department, deputy marshal, superin tendent of waterworks and electric lights, the mayor and mayor pro tem. The following officers were elected; Clerk, Y. C. Rust. , Treasurer, T. M. Ticjtnor. City Attorney, Jas. Tift Mann. The name of Mr. J. Wi Walters, Jr., was also placed in nomination, and two votes were cast In his favor, Mr. Mann receiving Dm remaining five. Mr. Walters’! name was presented under a misapprehension. He was not a candidate for city attorney, al though his name had been mentioned in that connection, His nomination was the result of a misunderstanding, as Mr. Walters had no intention of opposing Mr. Mann. City Physician, P. L. Hilsmnn. City Sexton, F. L. Wilder. Chief of Fire Department, T. E. James. Hack Inspector and Building Inspec tor, T. E. Janies. Assistant Fire Chief, t. S. Weldon. Firemen, J. A. Wnmhel, R. S. En glish, O. B. Jay and Harvey Hale. Waterworks and Electric Light Commissioner, ,T. II Whitehead. After being elected city attorney, Mr. .Tames Tift Mann resigned ns a member of the board of police com missioners. The council attempted to force the vacancy upon former Mayor Lippitt, who steadfastly refused, and Mr. Dan Brosnan was elected for the unexpired term. The Exchange Ba\ilt has re-elected city depository for tile ensuing term, its application being the only one sub. mltted. Mayor Rawson announced the follow ing standing committees: Standing Committes of Council, 1906. Finance Committee—Joseph Ehr lich, Chairman; H. A. Tarver, R. L. Jones. Street Committee—H. A. Tarver, Chairman; R. L. Jones, W. W. Raw lins. Contract Committee—J. S. Clark, Chairman; Joseph Ehrlich, H. A. Tarver. License Committee—P. < H. Jones, Chairman; J^ S. Clark, Joseph Ehr lich. Fire Department Committee—R. L. Jones, Chairman; Mf. W. Rawlins, P. H. Jones. Dockets and Records Committee— W. W. Rnwlins, Chairman; Joseph Ehrlich, J. S. Clark. Public Improvements Committee— , W. W. Rpwlins, Chairman; Joseph Ehrlich. R. L. .Tones, . • .Health Committee^-R. L. .Jones, Chairman; H. A. ’’’arver, W: W. Raw lins. Printing Committee—Joseph Ehr lich, Chairman; P. H. Jones, J. S. Clark. Cemetery Committee—H. A. Tarver, Chairman; R. L. Jones, ,T. Clark. The following resolutions were of fered hv Alderman Ehrlich and were adopted: Whereas Hon. D, F. Crosland vol untarily retires from the office of city attorney, which he has filled for the past eight years sc well and ably and to the entire satisfaction of the Mayor and the 1 council and the citizens in general, therefore be It ■ Resolved, That il is with the most sincere regret that we sever our offl- clay connection with tile said Hon. D. F. Crosland, and express the hope, that he may soon consent, to return to the city's service. Resolved, That those resolutions he spread upon the minutes of the. Coun cil and a copy of the same be fur nished to the said Hon. D. F. Crosland. The annual license ordinance for 1906 was adopted under a suspension of the rules. It had been previously carefully gone over by the members of the Council, several important changes having been made. The or dinance will be published in The Her ald tomorrow. The application of the Albany & Northern railway for the right to run Its line through Front street from So ciety.to the southern limits of the city was referred to the same special com mittee which has under consideration the similar annlicailon of the Georgia Northern. The Albany & Northern desires, as stated in its petition, to get out of tho city to the south in order to extend its lino, as proposed, through Baker and Miller counties. The rules of the old council were rendopted, and the same meeting nights—the second and fourth Monday nights in each month—were selected. A number of retail liquor bonds, with applications for licenses, were approved, others being returned tor correction. The meeting then adjourned, at 10 o’clock. Confidence Revived in the Witte Gov ernment—Magic Change ’Wrought in Moscow in a Week. St. Petersburg, Jau. 2.—The government’s strongly worded announcement yesterday that it proposes to pursue to the bitter end the policy of putting down revolutionists, fol lowing the crushing defeat at Moscow, demonstrates the con fidence of the Witte government that it has the ability to complete the task it has undertaken. The main cause of confidence is the loyalty of the troops. Witte today denied that he was urging the immediate promulgation of a constitu tion. He says he will not change the plan announced in the manifesto of October thirtieth by promulgating a constitution before the douma meets. MAGIC CHANGE IN THE OLD CAPITAL Moscow, Monday, Jan. 1.—Excepting for numerous military patrols and pillars of smoke above the ruins of fac tories and houses in the Presna district, there is little to re call the nightmare of the past ten days. By magic, in twenty-four hours, the city’s appearance is changed. Stores have re-opened and the streets are crowded with holiday shoppers for the Russian Christmas, which occurs next Sunday. , A list of casualties and property losses is being compiled at Governor General Doubassoff’s headquarters, and is prom ised tomorrow. A prominent manufacturer today estimated the property damage in the burned district at #5,000,000. Latest Music. Just arrived. BEAMAN’S MUSIC HOUSE. WANTED—To buy small investment property for cash. Give location, de scription, monthly rental and lowest cash price. W. A. X Box 97, Albany, Ga. 2-3t Washington, Jan. 2.—Secretary Shaw, of the treasury department, announced today that the payment of interest due February first on government bonds would be anticipated. Coupons due on that date will be paid at once oil presenta tion. The amount to be anticipated is about #1,700,000. T 10 SAVE TRIAL OF MIDSHIPMAN AT NAVAL ACADEMY ATTRACT ING GREAT INTEREST-AD MIRAL DEWEY ACTIVE. Annapolis, Jan. 2.—The court, pro ceedings against Midshipman Stophen Decatur, charged with hazing Mid shipmen AIcClearv, of Texas, and Church! of Pennsylvania, was resum ed today. Decatur on the stand, de nied the statements of McCleary and Church which incriminated him. This leaves to the court to decide between (he conflicting testimony. Other wit nesses wil Ibe introduced for the de fense. The case is attracting wide attention, and desperate efforts are being made to save him. He is a great grandson of the famous naval hero, of the same name, and stands sixth in his class, which graduates ndxt month. Admiral Dewey is very active in his case. 'Guards’ Meeting Postponed. The regular meeting of the Albany Guards, which was to have been held at the armory tonight, is postponed until Friday night, at which time the regular election to fill vacancy In the captaincy of the company will he held. Members will be governed ac cordingly. FOR SALE—Handsome 5-room House, % acre, north Jefferson St. Easy terms (303t) ED. R, JONES. A THOUSAND MEN GO OUT IN NEW YORK, EMPLOYERS REFUSING AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY. New York, Jan. 2.—A thousand prin ters went on strike here today in sup port of the demand for an eight-hour day. Thirty-two printing establish ments declared a lookout against their employes. The strikers immediately placed pickets in the vicinity of the shops. The Typographical Union gain- ed a victory in one hundred and sixty shops without a man quitting work, as thp shops granted eight hours and closed principal demand by the union. No Trouble In Chicago. Chicago, Jau. 2.—The National Printers’ Union strike declared in ef fect here, the employers having an ticipated the event by a lockout and employing non-union men several weeks ago. K. OF P MEETING. Installation of officers at regu lar meeting of Artesian City Lodge No. 30, K. of P., *his evening at 7:30 o’clock. Full attendance urged. W. A. McLABTY, C. C. ’H. ROBINSON, K of R. & S. New stock flbered codfish, 10c. pack age, bricks 15c., 2 for 25. ’Phone TO. W. E. FIELDS. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IN MANY YEARS-ZER0 WEATH ER CAUSING SUFFERING AMONG NATIVES. Albuquerque, N. M., Jau. 2.—Afti 32 hours of steady snowfall one the heaviest snows in many years covers the whole Btate. The depth- of snow varies from a fow inches Incite 1 lower plains and valleys to five and six feet in the mountains. Zero weath er is causing much suffering ambng the natives and Indians. SANFORD IS SORE ON JUDGE AND SOLICITOR/ DtclaKss That He Cannot Hope For a Fair Trial. Atlanta, Ga„ • Jan. 2.—(Special.)— Almost on the eve of his second trial on a charge of murder, Vincent Sanford, former treasurer of Floyd county, who- shot and killed Georgij Wright, Southern ticket agent Rome, Ga., last summer because, he alleges, Wright ruined bis. home, has given out a statement to the press in which he makes sensational ence to the trial Judge and soltoiti general. Sanford Is now In the Fulti county jail In Atlanta. He will he 1 en to RoK.e Saturday for trial, second trial (the first resulting In 'mistrial), will begin January 8th. “The public and I know," said I ford, “that with Moses Wright judge and Bill Ends as solicitor, curving the positions they do, not hope for a fair trial, b ini’ personal and twlltleal e Dates! .Music. 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