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■ Wi: S^IggSpp'.'/ ■ ■’ ';-v r ; VOLUME XV. Five Carload 3 just received at Alt M any actmery ALBANY, GA., 8ATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 13, 1906, Y S — NUMBER 68. Has Been With Gbmpany 25 Years--Is Succeeded by J. A. Wesson, of Americus. |THE COTTON MEN AT NEW ORLEANS. Important Business of Last Day's Session. Holding Now for 15 Cents. C8L. J. H. [STILL’S ANNOUNCEMENT y ■ After twenty-five years Spent in the service of the Western Union.Tele, graph Company, Mr. Y. C. Rust has resigned the position of manager a! the Albany office. The change has already become ef fective, Mr. Rust having bfeen suc ceeded by Mr. J. A. Wesson, recently of Americus. Mr. Wessoh has Burned charge of the office, and has already made the acquaintance of ,a number of Albany business men. As sistant District Superintendent Pee ples has been in the office today, as sisting the new manager to familiar ize himself with his duties. Many Albanians who have been resi dents of the city ('or-more than twenty years can not look back to the time when Mr. Y. C. Rust was not in charge of the local office of the Western i Union.' He was operator in the days when the office was a small one,-and has remained jn control as increasing business has necessitated the enlarge ment of the establishment. His per sonal popularity has always brought custom to the Western Union’s tables, Mr. Rust stated this morning to a Herald man that he had resigned be cause of the request of the company that he give up all other Interests that claimed Bis time and attention, so as to be able to devote himself exeulslve- ly to the business of the telegraph company. Mr. RusB Is city clerk, haw jng .Jfelfl.-that -position for a longer time than he has been connected wltH tKe Western Union. He declined to resign this position, and to give up other interests. Hence his resigna tion. Mr. Rust has not yet decided what husinessr in addition to his duties as city clerk, will claim his attention. V NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13.—With the matter ot acreage the most Im portant question yet unsettled, the Southern Cotton Association today began the last day’s session. The question of permanent headquarters, the election of officers, and the proposition to establish an official organ will be settled by the ex ecutive committee here next week. The same committee will also arrange to put in effect a plan to hold the remainder of the cotton crop ,for fifteen cents. One representative from, each state and territory, one banker from each state and territory, and five cotton men at large, constitute the committee to perfect the plan for holding the balance o' the cotton crop for fltfeen cents. The morning session was given to committee reports, the most Im portant of which was,that of the acreage committee, which favored a re duction of 25 per cent, of the acreage of 1904. This means an acreage of 24,000,000 acres for the present year. The report was unanimously adopted. — John Temple Graves was intro duced and delivered an address. iEi IE. Meeting Held in Savan nah--Thomas Elected President to Succeed Guerry, Resigned. Elected to Succeed McLar- ty and Price—Resolu tions of Regret atT Lat ter’s Retirement. i Savannah, Ga., Jan. 13.—Col. J. H. Estill’s formal announcement of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the governorship of Georgia was given to the press today. It is very brief. The full text follows: To the Democratic Voters of Georgia : In response to requests from many parts of the State, but more especially from the people of Loiter Georgia, and my own desire and ambition to fill the highest office in your gift, I hereby an nounce that I am a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor. Betweten this time and the primary election, I shall endeavor to meet the people of the several counties and discuss with them such questions as shall be uppermost in the public mind. My platform, other than the Constitution and Laws, of Georgia,’ is the impartial enforcement of the laws, and the treatment of all people, and every interest, with justice and fairness. , Asking your support, I am, Your fellow citizen, J. H. Estill. Savannah, Ga., Jan. 12,1906. . THE RAILROAD COMMISSION REPLIES TO JUDGE EVE. Savannah, Ga., Jan. 12.—A meeting of the Sonth Georgia Baseball League was held here this afternoon, when Goode Iff. Guerry, of Savannah, re signed the presidency for business reasons, and J. W. Thomas, of Savan nah, was elected to succeed him. The Police Commission held an Im portant meeting shortly after noon to day, disposing of several matters of interest. The resignations o’. Policemen W. A. McLart/ and S. F. Price having been accepted, the board elected as their All those who have promised Christ, mas offerings to the Baptist Ladies' Missionary Society are requested to send same to Mrs. J. B. Gilbert by Monday next. ‘ Thomaavllla', and Brunswlok were., sucn8asgrs_.Messrs. Wv W. McDonald dropped ffdm"'the league, leaving it — J TT T *- -"V- -—- x - one of six cities: Columbus, Americus, Albany, Cordele, Waycross and Val- Add/ 100 Per Cent. to,value of Your Farms by using American Field ) Fence dosta. May 3 was fixed as the open ing date ’or the season. It was announced that the National Association had given the Georgia league protection. The league pros pects were declared to be bright. Mr. Guerry, in resigning the presi dency, does not give up his ownership of the Columbus franchise. Mr. Thomas, the new president of the league, is the owner of the Al bany franchise. A PRINTER’S WIFE MURDERED IN CHICAGO. Chicago, Jan. 13. — Strangled to death by three strands of fine copper wire, the body of ,Mrs. Franklin Hol lister, wife of a member of the Ty- pothetae, was found today. A large force of detectives was put to-work on the mysterious murder. Mrs. Hollister left home yesterday morning, and falling to return last night, the police were asked to find her. Evidence Indicates that she had been robbed and murdered during the day and her body during the night thrown on a trash pile, where it was found. It also appeared, from.bruises on the hands and head, that she made desperate resistance. A Boy Coulisses the Murder... Chicago, Jan. 13. — Richard Ivins, one of the boys who reported finding the body of Mrs. Hollister, has con fessed having committed the murder. NEW Y0RKSLUGGERS FIGHT TO A DRAW. San Francisco, Jan. 13.—Willie Fit®, gerald, of Brooklyn, and Willie Lewis, of New York, last night battled 25 rounds to a draw at Colma. and H. T. Lynch., Other applicants were D. W. Gillespie, H. P. Wynne and Jones, but McDonald and Lynch were elected, both having had some experience on the force and being en dorsed by Chief Westbrook. It Is not doubted that they will make efficient members of the force. Resolutions of regret at the retire ment of Officers Price and McLarty were, adopted, and copies will be pre sented to these two long-time faithful employes of the city. Commissioner Wooten was appoint ed a committee of one to go before the city council at its next regular meeting and present reasons why it is urgent that the police force be imme diately increased by aT least one man. The commission recommended, some time ago, that the Increase be made, but cotincil failed to consider the mat ter favorably. Lost, pone! Disappeared! There is mourning in Albany today among the four Albanians who have consti tuted themselves Into the Albany Yacht Club. It’s this way. These four gentlemen purchased a pretty gasoline launch and they have been plying down the Flint on hunting and pleasure expeditions rather regularly. Sunday night the launch was anchored safely on the shores of the Flint, and Monday morning all that was left was a chain and a rope that had been ent in twain. The sad news reached the ears of the yachtsmen, and they be gan a search, but all In vain. They telegraphed Balnbridge, Tampa, Jack sonville, and are now thinking of ca bling to Cuba. ' It Is thought the launch has been stolen. $25. REWARD. For arrest, with proof to convict, of the party or parties that stole Thron- ateeska No. 1, gasoline launch, from Albany, where it was anchored on the Flint. Suitable compensation to any one who gives Information leading to Its discovery. 13-2t JOHN ARMSTRONG. 8tillmore Air Line and Collins and ReldVille Must Build Depot at Col lins. > Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 13.—While In ses sion yesterday, the state railroad commission replied to Judge W. F. five,- of Augusta,’ in' regard tO'hls-re- quest for a special rate on material used in the betterment of highways to the effeot that it could not lay down a general rule, but If special shipments were contemplated, It could probably arrange with the rail roads to take them at reduced rates. The reason given was that a rate ap plying to road materials would also have to be applied, if it became gen eral, to the same materials used in other lines of work. The commission also decided that the Stillmore Air Line and the Col lins & ReidsvillB railroad could not use with the Seaboard Air Line the depotrbuilt by. the latter system at Collins. According to the commis sion, the former roads had agreed to pay part of the expense of the depot, but had failed to dt> so. They are now requested to build their own de pot at Collins. FOR SALE—Several vacant lots, also a number of residences, close In; some for cash, others on terms. Ed. R. ones. ’ 12-3t - < ' * . ... : .. - ■ !<?■ via Messrs. Ed. R. Jones and Youel Hils- man have purchased from Mr. P. W. Jones a building lot at the corner of Westbrook avenue and State street, with a frontage of 210 feet. The prop-IFOR RENT—Several 1 to 5-mule erty will be improved,'and a building j farms, close In. See S. W. Smith, may be constructed on It. | ^ 13-6t PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Hubert Young, of Macon, Is vis iting ,his brother, Mr. E. B. Young, Jr., at the New Albany. Mr. D. J. DuPree, of Oakfleld, Is looking after business Interests in the’ city today. Mr. N. W. Wallace left Albany at noon today for a pleasure trip of sev eral days to Macon and Atlanta. Mr. James O. Boone, who was to leave the city tomorrow, has decided to remain here several days longer. He is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davis. Mr. Boone will go from here to Americus. Messrs. John and Henry Redding leave the city tomorrow for Cuthbert, where they will attend the celebration of the 77th anniversary of the birth of their father. Capt. C. G. Herrick, of Pretoria, is spending the day in Albany on busi ness. Miss Annette Gross, of. Chicago, Is the guestjof Miss Tessle Gortatowsky for a few days. Mr. John Wooten, of Leary, is at tending to business affairs In Albany today. THE SUMMER SCHOOL AT ATHENS TO CONTINUE. Meeting, of the University Trustees In Atlanta Yesterday. Atlanta, Ga.,. Jafl. 18.—At a meet; ing of the board of trustees of the University of Georgia pt,. the, state capltoi yesterday it was decided to aontlmie the summer school at the college and let- Dean David C.' Bar- row-, of the university faculty, con tinue at the head of the Institution until a successor to Chancellor Walter B. Hill Is named. This eleotlon, it was decided, will lie field some time in April, Immediately following the memorial services In honor o.' the chancellor. ' The committee which Is to set n date for the memorial Is composed of Hon. N. E. Harris, Judge S, B. Adams, Hon. Clark Howell, Col. Dud ley M. Hughes and Judge B. H. Cal loway. - Tile resignation of Prof. J. H. Pat terson, as physical director, ..was ac cepted. Prof. E. L. Griggs was named as his successor. It was decided that Chancellor Hill’s salary should be given to his widow and that she shall occupy tjie house furnished the chancellor until a new chancellor has been chosen. The schedule of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway will he changed, the change going Into effect tonight. The train to Brunswick which has been leaving here at 2:26 a. m. will leave at 12:40, and will return at 3:20 a. m. Instead of at 2:15. Greatly In Demand. Nothing Is more In demand than a medicine which meets modern require ments for a blood and system clean ser, such as Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They are lust what you need to cure stomach and liver troubles. Try them. At Albany Drug Co., 26c guaranteed. The secret of successfully ridding the system of a cold Is a thorough evacuation of the bowels. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar does this— Liquid Cold Cure drives all cold out of the system. Best for Cough's, Croup, etc. Sold by Albany Drug Co., and Hllsman-Sale Drug Co. Maple syrup In pint bottles, 2 for 25c; homemade apple jelly, 2 for 26c; Libby’s plum pudding, 16e can; Van Camp’s plum pudding, 20c can. ’Phone 70. W. E. FIELDS. 8lcl«enlng, Shivering Fits Of Ague and Malaria can be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters.. This is a pure, tonic medicine; of especial benefit In malaria, for It exerts a true curative Influence on. the disease, driving It entirely out of the system, It Is much to be preferred to quin ine, having pone of this drug’s bad after-effects. E. S. Munday, of Hen rietta',' Texas, writes: “My brother bad jaundice, till he took Electric Bit ters, which saved his life.” At Alba ny iJrng Co. Price, 50c, guaranteed, ' ON LAWYER LAWRENCE 'FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT IN PLEA IN GREENE AND GAYN0R CASE. Savannah, Ga., Jan. 13.—The pleas In abatement to tho Indictments found last November agalst Greene ana Qay- nor were read on the assembling of the Federal court today. The pleas set 1 up that the IndlotmentB were drawn by a jury which had been Il legally constituted. The government attorney filed demurrers to the pleas, and arguments began. Following District Attorney Erwin, A. ‘ A.' Lawrence, of the defendants*' counsel, read a written reply criticis ing the .court for the appointment ot Special Jury Commissioner W, - S. Vlest, of Valdosta, who, with the clerk of the court, seleoted the list from which the grand Jury was drawn. Judge Speer promptly fined Law rence $100 for contempt of court Lawrence continued his address, making no apology, after which a re cess was announced. FOR 8ALE—The Rdst home, 7 rooms, 105x106; Corner Jefferson and Flint Ed.. R. 'Jones. . 12-3t FIELD’S CONDITION IS SATISFACTORY TODAY. . '' '' ”” / . New York, Jah. 13.—Ot Marshall Field, of Chicago, who Is 111 at the, Holland House here, It was reported this morning that there was n,a change In his condition. His physicians,, It itlon, find said, tfiat" the'pneur from which Mr. Field Is Buffering, h not extended. FOR SALE—Several vacant lots, also a number of residences, close in; some for cash, others on terms. Ed. It. ones. 1 12-3t Bring Your V: P * — • rescriptioiu mmmmmm 1 ■mii'niiii—iiiii'iiwm ere j ;:$*y§i8l - . ; •/ And Lave them filled by experienced pharmacists with pure ingredientsjfand exactly in the manner tliat your physician wants them compounded. ft 5 Hilsman-Sale ■MB