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- '"Mr" M And M. Taigny, tlie French Charge, Not Received 449 Votes in National Assem- Harmonious and Enthusiastic Meeting Largely Attended Last Night. Permitted tp Land at Porto Cahallo. bly, His Opponent,' Doumer, 371. Willemstadt, Curacoa, Jan. 17.—France broke off diplo matic relations with Venezuela Monday through American Minister Russell, who is now in charge of the French inter ests. M. Taigny, the retiring French charge, arrived here today. He was not permitted to land at Porto Caballo, andj is now waiting for a French cruiser to take him to Martinique. -Ute chiefs of the French Cable Co. offices at Caracas and Laj Giiayra have been expelled from Venezuela, and are expected liere by first steamer. II Fulton County Grand Jury Indicts Atlanta Bucket Shop Man for Keeping a Gaming House. Atlanta,' Ga., Jan. 17. — Robert M. Freeman, manager of the Natloual Cotton and Stock Co., with offices in (he Pryor street side of the Kimball House, was yesterday indicted by the Fultoh county grand Jury on a charge ot running a gaming house ("bucket shop”). When asked for a statement by a reporter, Freeman said he had nothing to say except that he was not running a gaming house. The case will be aeted upon merely as a test. The matter’Of bucket shops in this county has been before former grand: juries, but little was done. This time, however,a.aumber of cty Izens, hr the mater to a focus, with, the resuit that the courts are tb decide just who are operating legitimate businesses. Beets, Lima Beans, and Corn, 2 for 25c. English Peas Phone 70. W. E. FIELDS. Adi 100 Per Cent. to value of Your Farms A >y using merican Field just received at Albany Machinery Co. TO HOKE PARIS, Jan. 17.—The national assembly met this afternoon to se lect a president ot the republic. The assembly nominally consists of 531 deputies and 300 senators, but on account o’ deaths, illness and vacan cies. the number present Is about 8C0, leaving 430 votes necessary to a choice. There Is the greatest Interest In the proceedings. Although there are several candidates, the real contest seems to be between Fallleres, president of tile senate, and Doumov, president of the chamber ot depit ties. Gossip says there is no probability of a “dark horse appearing at the last moment. Fallleres Elected. PARIS, Jan. 17.—Fallleres was -elected president on the first ballot,' receiving 449 votes. Doumer received 371 votes. PUBLICLY DISMISSED FOR HAZING. Will Not Engage in Wordy Dismissals War With Candidate*- His Challenge to Mr. Smith Repeated. Read Out at Brigade Parade for Dinner »Today. From the Macon 'telegraph 1 . Atlanta, Ga., jan. 16.—Judge Hamil ton McWhorter reached the city today from a trip out of the state on busi ness, and was Shown by the corre spondent of the Telegraph a copy of the i Atlanta Journal in which /Mr. Hoke Smith, in reply to his interview in the Telegraph, referred to him as the "undisputed king of Georgia mer cenaries,"and also said that he would bo - embarrassed to be “praised” by him, and was-asked If he, desired to say anything in reply. /.; -•) ”Nd,*:be replied,'“1 do not care to, . m the "Of course I might retort t Smith has been wearing .‘or -nany years the undisputed brand of 'the chief of the razor-backs/ and that on account of his yo“ful lack of charac ter and his consequent devtans meth ods and nuesttnnable conduct, ho Is utterly unworthy o! ‘praise,’ but. I realize that calling one another names or making mouths at each other will not take from or add to the Inherent character or want of character of either, and consequently his reply was pnny and puerile, and a similar rejoinder on my part would, in the opinion of right-thinking people, likely subject me to the same criticism. "I feel, and I am assured by my friends, that I have been sufficiently patient under his wanton, untrue and scurrilous attacks; In fact, that for- bearan’ce has ceased to be a virtue. “I am not a candidate for any of fice, and as this Is a personal and not a political matter, I do not purpose to indulge In a newspaper controver-t sv, and consequently I will only re-1 peat what I said in my Interview in the Telegraph, that up to this date I have had nothing to do with the pend ing gubernatorial contest, and I am not supporting Clark Howell, and un til Hoke Smith challenges this state ment, on his own personal knowledge and responsibility, or on the pretend ed kowledge of someone for whom he is willing personally to vouch, I have nothing further to say on the sub ject.” Annapolis, Jan. 17.—The trial of Midshipman Minor Meriwether, on the charge of hazing, was resumed today. ; When the full briga.de paraded for dinner today Mid shipmen Marzoni, of Pensacola, and Foster, of Indiana, first classmen, and Trenmore Coffin, third classman, were pub licly dismissed frOm the academy for hazing. 98? NEGR0 WHO CRIMINALLY AS SAULTED WHITE SCHOOL 1EACHER--C0NFESSES AND ’ SAYS HE WAS DRUNK. Mil ord, Del., Jan. 17. — Frederick Groves, arrested yesterday for as saulting. Miss Flora' Booze, a white school teacher, was removed today to Dover Jail to prevent further attempt at lynching. A mob tried last night to take him from the jail here and remained about the building until 3 o’clock this morning, after which the sheriff took him to Dover. After being placed In Jail the negro confessed. He said he had been drinking and had no recollection of assaulting the young woman. FRENCH CHARGE SLIPPED A COG. JUDGE R. B. RUSSELL HANDS IN RESIGNATION. Atlanta, Ga„ Jan. 17—Judge R. B. Russell today filed his resignation as presiding officer a” the Superior Court of the Western Circuit, so that he may enter actively Into the campaign for governor. Judge Russell's resignation was given into the hands of the gov ernor. It Is to take effect February 17th, exactly a month from today. Ex-Governor Henry McDaniel Is one of the most prominently spoken of for his successor. Governor Terrell Is to make the appointment to fill the vacancy. NEW EVIDENCE IN PATRICK CASE. Cleveland, O., Jan,, 17.;—Former! Judge Olcott, of counsel for Albert T. Patrick, will make application for a’ new trial early in February;- The ap- plicatlonis based on newiy discovered) evidence. Boarded a French Liner, and Venezu elans Wouldn’t Let Him Land. Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, via Port of Spain, Trinidad, Wednesday, Jan. 17.—M. Taigny, former French charge, having gone on board a French liner at La Quarla Sunday without legal permission, the Venez uelan authorities prohibited his land ing again in Venezuela, and he must go to Colon. THE RUST HOME PLACE CHANGES HANDS. Purchased Yesterday by Mrs. Mamie Deee and Mrs. Alice Dees. The Rust home place, on the north east corner of Flint and Jefferson streets, was yesterday sold-to Mrs. Mamie DeeB and Mrs. Alice Dees. It was the property of Mr. 'V. O. Rust, Mrs. P. L. Hilsman, Messrs. Ed. R. and R. L. Jones. The lot fronts 106 feet on Flint and 105 :feet on Jackson- street . The quarter of an acre was sold for $2,500. 'The-former-owners still retain’ a quarter of an acre on Jefferson street, running hack alongside the alley.- The sale was made-by CoL Ed. R. SOME ENCOURAGING BALL NEWS FROM PRESIDENT. THOMAS, WHO OWNS THE ALBANY FRANCHISE. President J. W. Thomas, of tile Al bany Baseball Club and of the Geor gia state League, writes The Herald that he has signed a full team of pro fessional. players for Albany, and be lieves that this city’s representatives will bo in the game to give rival or ganizations the time of their lives when the season of 1906 gets under way. Mr. Thomas, it |ls generally under stood, secured the Albany franchise when the Georgia State League was first organized. That was In the early fall, and arrangements word at once set on foot for securing such players as could be counted on to make a first-class showing. AD the meeting held last week In Savannah, Mr. Goode M. Guerry re signed the presidency of the league, and Mr. Thomas was elected in his stead, thus bringing to the Albany team a certain pleasing prestige. Mr. Thomas states In the letter above referred to that he will be able, In the course of a few days; to give out the complete list ot his players. He feels confident that he has as strong an aggregation as will repre sent any South Georgia city on the diamond, and has a suspicion that his crowd is just a “leetle bit stronger” than any of- the others. Just how well he has Judged will not, o', course, be finally known until the season ot sure-enough work Is well .under way. President Thomas writes that he will be In Albany lp the course of a few days, when he will have as: much food for local fans as they; can hope to .'digest at this season of the year. The Albany team will,..of course, come tp Albany to practice. The lo cal grounds will. be put Jn first-class condition in advance', and the 'grand stands will be put, in proper repair. Among other things, they will be made waterproof. There is no reason to doubt that Albany will generocsly support the team which is to fight under her colors next summer. This Is one of the. best ball towns in the state, and total fans will stand loyally'by, PreaL dentVrhomas, / |5 ' l1 ‘ The Albany Business League I Long may It’ live cud labor for a Greater Albany! It was launched last night nt the city hall under auspices which could not' have been, more prophutlc of splendid achievement. In the field of Its future notlvltles. It was the most representative and enthusiastic meeting of business and professional men ever held In Albany. The hnjl was packed, every seat be ing occuplad nnd scores of Interested participants being content to stand throughout the Interesting proceed ings. Absolute harmony and unity of pur pose pervaded the meeting. "The Al- bnny spirit” was In the ascendency, and there were no factional differ ences to he aired or petty jealousies to chill the enthusiasm atf the hour. ■ It was strictly a business meeting. What little speech-making was at tempted went dlreotly to the point, nnd perfect organlaztion hadbeen effected before tlie meeting* became a matter of local history. The alarm of flns from the New' Albany hotel, di rectly across the Street from - the city hall,.interrupted the meeting for near ly an hour, but the deliberations were eventually resumed, and those mat ters requiring attention were properly disposed of. Here are the first officers of the League: President—Morris Weeloeky. Vlce-Presidentr-John A, Dsvis. , Treasurer—R. H. Warren. Directors—8. B. Srotyni Jos. 8. Da vit, 8am W. 8mlth, A. H. Hilsman, John K. Pray, Ni f Cruger, E. H. Mat* mob, J. P. Clark «nd C. W. HaWebn. . The meeting -was called-to order by Mr. Morris Weslosky, chairman of the temporary executive committee which was constituted at the preliminary meeting he'd on the 5t!i of January. Mr. Weslosky stated brlelly the gen' Oral aim and purpose of the move ment. declaring that laat night's meet ing had been cnlled In ..(lie Interest o' Albany’s Titure, and sliCtlild therefore be a matter of Interest to all her citi zens. , 1 , Mr. John A. Betjeman was called upon by Mr, Weslosky, and gave a somewhat, more detailed statement of the Intended scope of the organize tlon which ft was Intended to perfect. He told something o* the nature of Ills observations of the workings of organizations of business men In oth er towns and cities of the country, and enumerated Borne of tho principal lines on which the efforts o.’ such bodies are directed. , In a general way, he suggested some of the re forms which a business league might hope to accomplish in Albany, and gave a comprehensive idea of various enterpriser! In which It might engage with every hope of successful achievement. Remarks were also made by Mr. Jos. S. Davis, who reiterated a state- ment which ho had frequently had oc casion to make during the laat few years—that Albany’s physical advan tages and. natural opportunities are second to those of no city In the South, and we only need to apply our selves to reap the abundant fruit which awaits the plucking. Mr. J. A. Davis was called upon for a brief account of the movement re sulting In last night’s meeting. He told of the meeting held on the. fifth of January, and of the canvass of the elty for the purpose of Interest ing all business and professional men, of the plan of organization, scheme of finance, etc. Mr. Betjeman presented a draft of constitution and bydaws which had ■been prepared by', a sub-committee from the general committee. He stated that ttaf committee had fol lowed the general form of constitu tion and by-laws, governing Macon’s commercial organization, though em bodying features gleftned from pam phlets obtained from other Georgia cities. A call for membership was than made, and within the spacf of a few minutes nearly 160 names of corpora tions, firms and indiyidnsJs were en rolled. This number will, of course, be greatly increased as the.result of a careful canvass which will be made by a committee from the board of di rectors. The constitution provides for an nual duos of $20 for wholesale con cerns, $10 for retail dealers, and $5 for Individuals, payable quarterly advance. The officers and directors 1 name., above were then elected, to serve dur ing tho year 1000. At this Juncture the fire alarm f the New Albany Interrupted the i lng, but about an hour later a ' senattve number of those who had participated' returned to the hall, i organization was completed. The constitution and by-laws v adopted, and under their prov the eleetlon of officers and was ratified. The meeting throughout such as Albanians hod hoped It' be. It was prophetic of a future for the Albany League. The board of directors will i 4:30 o’clock this afternoon purpose of outlining Its work. On the board’s duties will be the elt of a secretary, who will bo tho salaried officer ot the league, and will devoto practically bis i to its affairs. A GOOD,PRICE FOR COUNTY CONVICT Biker County Gets $36 Pe fer Misdemeanor Convicts. •'•'Newton, On., Jan. <17.—(Spc The lUlsdomoahor' convicts i ■county -were "let” , per month, regardless o color oy condition. FOR SALE—The Ragan lot, Society and Jackson atrocta. R. Jones, Prescnptioi Here And have them filled by experienced pharmacists with pure ingredients and i exactly m the mannei that your physiciai wants them compounded. 3 3 3 Hilsman-Si