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* ■ ^ \ " ‘ ^ ' ■ '.'jsi'w;: m , t si VOLUME XV. ALBANY, QA., WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 31, 1906. NUMBER 83. SILVIA STRUCK» IE LETT AND SANK—WAS LEAVING VLADIVOSTOK WITH RUS SIAN SOLDIERS HOMEWARD BOUND-ONLY ONE LOST. Berlin, Jan. 31.—Herr Ballin, *of the Hamburg-American Line, announced this afternoon that the German steam er “Silvia,” which left Vladivostok Monday with a large number of Rus- / sian troops returning home, struck a mine and returned, in a sinking condi tion, to Vladivostok, where the ship was beached to prevent a total loss. With the exception of the cook, net lives are mentioned as being lo\t. ST. ALBANS, W. VA., ALMOST WIPED OUT. The Entire Business Portion of the Town Destroyed. Charleston, W. Va., Jan. Cl.—St. Al lans, a small town sixteen miles down the river from here, was threatened with entire destruction by fire this morning. The fire was brought under control at 11 o’clock, with the loss o( the entire business portion of the town and $80,000 damage. There Is little Insurance. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KING CHRISTIAN. King Frederick Issues Decree Releas ing Many Offenders. ’Copenhagen, Jan. 31.—After a mem orial service in the death chamber to day, attended by all the members of the royal family, the body ^ of King Christian was placed in a casket. * King Frederick issued a decree of amnesty releasing many offenders. Add 100 Per Cent. to value of Y our F arms by using A merican Field ence Five Carloads just received at Albany Machinery Co. ID 1 In View of dissatisfaction of Southern Farmers, Cotton Statistics Not Worth While. Washington, Jan. 31.—Director North, of the Census Bureau, to day replied to the criticisms, of President Jordan, of the Southern Cot ton Association, and others, upon the methods of the bureau in hand ling and publishing the cotton statistics. He expressed the belief that in view of the apparent efforts of the Southern growers, for whose benefit the statistics were prepared, to discredit the reports, it was hardly worth while for congress to appropriate two hundred and fifty thousand dollars annually to get them up. SlilB OIL BOS® DOT COMPELLED TO IBB. NEW YORK, Jan. 31.—Justice Gildersleeve, of the Supreme Court, today handed down the decision that H. ,H. Rogers Is not compelled to answer the questions which he refused to answer in the hearing of the State of Missouri vs. the Standard Oil Company. The application for an order compelling such questions to be answered was denied, for the reason that the court of original jurisdiction In Missouri should deter mine the question. Leave to renew the Vindication was granted by the court. • - II PROSPECT OF iCAPT. T. J. WELCH DIES IN BRUNSWICK. Lie TIMES In Our Local Politics--At Least, Rumors to That Effect Are Floating in the Air. The first politics! Will there be much or little of the same in Dougherty county this year? The pot has been simmering audibly for several days, and this afternoon the first bubble appears on the sur face in the shape * of Mr. Paul H. Jones’s announcement for county treasurer. The office of clerk and treasurer is now filled by one person--Mr. R. P. Hall—but for reasons explained in the announcement of Mr. Jones it is un derstood that the two will he separ ated after -the expiration of Mr. Hall’s present term. , There is talk of opposition to other county candidates, though none of this has assumed definite form, so far as the public is concerned. Further an nouncements may be made in the next few days, or matters may drift along indefinitely in their present shape. It is presumed that Mr. Jones will not he unopposed in his candidacy. It is a generally credited street rumdr that there will be one, possibly two, other aspirants for the treasurership. Not in several years has there been any considerable “ politicking ” in Dougherty county. Nearly all candi dates have been unopposed, and the selection of public officers has been a vqry simple process. The indica tions now are, however, that there will be “something doing” in the coun ty in the near future^ SENATOR CLARK’S - SMELTINGvWORKS Partially Destroyed by Fire—Loss at . Least Half a Million. Butte, Mont., Jan. 31.—Fire of an unknown origin partially destroyed Senator W. A. Clark’s Butte smelting works early today, causing a loss of at least half a million dollars. The fire started at about midnight and was not under control until 3 o'clock this morning. The insurance on the prop erty was but partial. 1 The plant will be rebuilt. “LORD" BARRINGTON TO HANG MARCH 15. Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 31. — The Supreme Court today affirmed the de cision of the lower court by which “ Lord ” Seymour Barrington was found guilty of the murder of John P. McCann, two years ago. The date for his execution was set for March 15. See advertisement for lost money. Popular Railroad Man Passed Away Yesterday After Long Illness. Capt Thos. L. Welch, for many years one of the best known railroad men In the lower portion of Georgia, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Brunswick. Captain Welch had been 111 for long months, his condition being such that hq was unable to leave his bed. He was forced to leave his run at the beginning of the illnesB which resulted In his death, and for a long time It was realised that' he would never be well again. His death was, therefore, not unexpected. The news was re ceived In Albany lato yesterday after noon, and -occasioned sincere sorrow among the hundreds of friends nnd acquaintances of the deceased here. For rnaliy years Captain Welch was a conductor on the Central of Georgia, hut subsequently went with the Bruns wick & Western, which became subse quently a part of the Plant System nnd finally of the Atlantic Coast Lino. He ran for many years on the pas senger trains between this city and Brunswick, nnd had many friends all along the line. , Captain Welch was a Mason and a Knight of Pythias. He is surveyed by a wife and children, who, It Is under stood, pro left In straitened circum stances as the result of the long Ill ness of the husband and father. The funeral occurs today in Bruns wick. CHAS. T. YERKES’ WIDOW MARRIED ALREADY? New York, Jan. -31. — Several New York newspapers this morning an nounced the marriage of Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes, widow of the traction capi talist, to Wilson Mlsener, of San Fran cisco. A confirmation Is rot obtain able from either Mrs.'Yerkes or Mr. Mlsener, hut the latter refused to deny the report. Reports from Chicago brought denials from Charles E. Yerkes, son of Charles T. Yerkes, de ceased, and from Louis Owsley, Mrs. Yerkes’ financial agerffT Weather Forecast. The following Is the weather fore cast for Georgia for next 24 hours: Fair tonight and Thursday. Colder tonight In northern portion. WANTED—A good canvasser for a newspaper and magazine proposi tion In city of Albany: prefer young lady who knows city well. Address Olin Bernhardt, General Delivery, City. You may buy higher priced Break fast Bacon, but none better at the price—16c lb. A shipment of 5 and 6 lb. strips and 9 to 13 lb. sides Just In. Phone 70. W. E. FIELDS. Oh! I see. Eyes are tested free. See Dr. C. I. Hutchason. Escape From Captivity in New Orleans, and An swer Call of “Home, Sweet Home.” Ancient Order of Hercules. £9-3t Another Assault Case Near Atlanta—Some Suspect Attempt at Suicide. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 31.—One of the most brutal assaults in the history of the state occurred here late yestor* [fty afternoon, when an unknown ne gro cut the throat of Mrs. Matul Du pree, a young married woman 1fi years of age, at the home of H. T. Grogan, three miles from Atlanta on the Jonesboro road. Mr. Grogan was serving on a jury in Atlanta, and about 3 o’clock arrived at home. His wife, son and daughter were nil in the city and Mrs." Dupree was alone in the house. Mr. Grogan went into the dining room,.nnd was horrified to see Mrs. Dupree lying in a pool of blood unconscious. 'Restoratives were administered, and the young woman finally aroused suf ficiently to say that she had been at tacked in the house by a burly black negro. Owing to her critical condi tion she was unable to give any more accurate description, or tell much about the affair. Almost instantly the nows spread over the surrounding country, and neighbors and friends flocked to the scone, flaming with anger and Bor row. County officers gathered in num bers, also bloodhounds were placed on the trail. Mrs. Dupree was formerly Miss May Gillilan, and is a young woman highly esteemed by all who know'her. THE GOVERNMENT FINDING AMPLE JUSTIFICATION OF ITS POLICY AGAINST THE REVOLUTIONISTS. No Arrests Made. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 31. — No arrests have yet boon made In the assault ease of Mrs. May Dupree. The woman’s condition Is better, and she Is be lieved to be out of danger. . ' While the neighbors were holding prayer In the Grbgan homo last night, It Is said, a big black negro ran from under the house nnd escaped. Some have the theory that the young woman tried to commit suicide, but she sticks to the assault theory. St. Petersburg, Jan. 31.—The gov ernment Is finding ample justification for Its severe'- policy against the revo lutionists 111 tho constant discovery of bombs In .factories nnd arms and am munition In nil parts of the empire. Such discoveries have been made tu a score of cities, nnd revolutionists with such weapons In their possession have been arrested in many places. IFIEI SIX HUS' ABSENCE, E After Bpending six months In New Orleans, two carrier- pigeons effected their escape from captivity, and have returned to the shelter of their native home in Albany. The carrier pigeons, which have to a larger degree than any other birds or. any animals, probably more than any humanB, the home Instinct, seized their first opportunity to escape, and today they are happy In their "own sweet home.” About six montljs ago Mr. Morris Southelmer, a well-known Albanian, died. His brother In New Orleans name to this city to attend the fu neral. When here he met Mr. H. Y. Ferrell, who t was raising carrier pigeons, and he became Interested In them. Ho purchased from Mr. Ferrell throe pairs, nnd left with them for his home. Ho was given strict Instruc tions never to allow the pigeons their freedom, or they would Return home. The pigeons were almost forgotten by Mr. Ferrell until Monday morning. Ho was seated in his room and was startled by a rustling sound In tho chimney. In an Instant something came rushing down and fell fluttering Into the fire In the grate. Ho saw It was a pigeon, and -rescued It from the fire. The bird was badly burned, but after much effort was resuscitated. Mr. Ferrell was astonished to see that the pigeon was one of those which had been sold Mr. Southelmer. It bore the number on one of Its legs 2608. This was the number lot one of the pigeons that had been taken to New Orleans. The bird had flown all tile way from New Orleans, on a bee line for home. It lit on the chimney, was overcome by the smoko that is sued therefrom, and fell, down the chimney to the fire-In the room be low. This was a male pigeon. It was cared for, and was soon well again. About half of the wings were burned off and the feathers were badly scorched. Yesterday morning another pigeon was seen on the chimney. It was caught, and was found to he the male mate of the one which had returned the morning before. It is possible, but not probable, that the two camo home together. The more likely the ory is that they left together, but the male" mate, ■ naturally stronger, out distanced the other. Mr. Ferrell has notified the owner of the arrival of the two pigeons. He Is looking for the return of the others at any time soon, for If two escaped It Is probable that all did. The remarkable homing Instinct of carrier pigeons Is one of the most marvelous things in natural history. That, after six months’ absence, hun dreds of miles away, these two pigeons, with only Instinct tq guide them, should find their native home, Is something that well might be mar velled at. Upon leaving a point for home, the pigeons fly high, into the nlr, circling as they go. The higher they go, the larger-the circle they Inscribe through the aln When reaching a certain dls tance from the ground, they olrcle sev eral times and then dart in a'- certain direction—nnd that direction Is always towards home. They never take a circuitous route. They follow a.bee line home. It is estimated that carrier pigeons can travel ICO miles an hour. Figur in'- thnt thev did this, the dlstnnoe from New Orleans to Albany bolng about 400 miles on an air line, the trln whs made In two hours nnd n half. This ls-;”travellng some.” Carrier pigeons, no matter how far they m'Sy be taken from home, whnf the circumstances, or how long before thev Secure their freodqm, will find their way to their native homes, If physical oxhaustlon does not over come them, which Is unlikely, or If they do not, meet with some accident on the way, which Is not so unusual. They can never bo released, If taken , from tho place of their birth. Their breed love the home of their birth as much as the paronts love thelrB, no matter what distance apart tho two places may be. "Home. Sweet Home," Is the one song and the one fhought of the car rier pigeon, when released from cap tivity In some foreign land, and It was toward "Home, Sweet Home,” that the two pigeons darted, as the inBtlnet of home came to them, Ipindreds of feet In tho air, and hundreds of milos away. "The Beggar Prinee." » ‘The Beggar Prlnce"*la merely a new suit of entitlements for "La Mas- cotte," which American theatregoers have been,enjoying-for lo, these many years. It was presented at the Raw lins theatre last night to a large audi ence by a small company headed by Etta Merris and Harry LeaVelle. Mr. LeaVelle, who has many warm personal friends In the city, Was re ceived with acclaim. His delightful tenor voice has lost none of the power to charm, which was so well remem bered by most of those who were, in last night’s audience, and he was re peatedly encored. The company suffers somewhat from the fact that one of the ladles who takes a leading part Is sick, and a' member of the chorus Is temporarily filling her place. There are two ex cellent comedians In the oast—Robert Stanley and Fred' Godding, whose “Beggar Prince” ’and "Rocco” kept the audience laughing with regularity throughout the performspoe. An excellent voice.Is that of Wil liam Y. Arthtuv whose single solo wr- one of the most enjoyable things loei music-lovers have heal’d recently. It. .._s a matter of sincere regret that Mr. Arthur figured to such a limited extent In tho performance. ■ im CHINESE IMPERIAL , COMMISSIONERS Spending Thflr-Last Day ’Seeing the Sights In Washington. . Washington, Jan. 31. — The mem bers of the Chinese Imperial Commis sion spent their last day here visiting the Congressional Library and the Capitol. During the morning they In spected the library, where luncheon was Berved. Later they went to the Capitol, where they attended the ses sion of the Senate and House. The commissioners leave for New York to night. And have them filled * hy experienced pharmacists with pure ingredients and exactly in the manner that your physician wants them compounded. W MUST BE INCREASE IN WAGES, SAYS MITCHELL. Lsman -Salt ■M Indianapolis, Ind., Jan, 31. — John Mitchell, president of tho United Mine Workers of America, addressing the joint scale committee of. miners and' operators, safd today: "There must be an increase In wages, or there can he no agreement.” irMkWi