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VCMC7IICI A AQHQ II Q TH each of you covenant to pray and nev- VENEZUELA ASKb U. b. IU er praylng God t0 avenge the TAKE PARIS CONSULATE. lilooil of the Prophet on this nation." Washington. Feb. 7.-The Venczue- The witness declared that the "seeds • , of treason” were sown in the oath of lan government has requested the vengeance United States to take charge of its consulate In France. Secretary Root The best lino of Buggies, Wagons agreed to comply, and will give orders and Harness In Albany, accordingly. * 3-Gt ALBANY BUGGY CO. ilsman- governor, but he has never entertained any Idea of doing so. Rev. A. M. Williams, a Methodist minister, well known throughout the state, has also Jumped Into the Estlll band wagon. country papers In Georgia print these "Talks,” pa that tho commissioner’s comments and suggestions are pretty well circulated. Jersey Block Butter, 30c lb. North Georgia Block Butter, 25o lb. Ship- men^ of both kinds Just In. Phone 70. W. E. FIELDS. Try the apples from the garden of Hesperldes.—Hercules. 7-3t INDSTINCT PRINT VOLUME XV. ALBANY, OA., WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 7, 1906. NUMBER 89. ASSOCIATIONJ. IN IEEI OF ru I i' PRESIDENT M. L. JOHNSON, OF THE,GEORGIA DIVISION S. C. A., MAKES STRONG APPEAL FOR SUPPORT. Special to The Herald. Atlaptn, Ga., Feb. 7.—President M. L. Johnson, of tho Georgia division, Southern Cotton Association, makes a This Morning—Fired Bullet Xh rough Brain—Cause of Deed Not Known. strong appeal to Georgians, farmers, merchants, hankers and all Interested In the success of thelr/Stato financial ly, to make such voluntary contribu tions as they can afford to the work which the division Is doing. President JohnBon says: "Your attention was called last week to three pressing necessities— more thorough organization, loyal membership, and proper financial sup port from the counties. These are necessary to the complete success of the campaign of the next ninety days In behalf of 15-cent cotton, reductions In acreage and ‘diversified farming.’ “It will not be controverted by any one that to successfully conduct that campaign will require a considerable expenditure. There can be no doubt of the fact with those who have kept pace with the work done, that the Southern Cotton Association has saved to the people of Georgia through its efforts up to date from (15,’000,000 to (20,000.000. "In view of this great saving to the people of the state and of the cam paign of the next ninety days, which must be fought to a successful Issue, I have decided to call on the people of Georgia and to give them an oppor tunity to voluntarily contribute to this Important work. “What are the rosults already ob- talned? Bank deposits have greatly ~t!icraasitl. Jle1 r ch£nt4 l, ’yniek dncl SoT lections were never better. The in surance business has grown. Manu facturing Industries were never more Your Wants or Special to The Herald. Americas, Ga., Feb. 7.—J. Eugene Moore, manager of, the branch ex change of Clark & Co., committed sui cide at his room in the Windsor hotel shortly after 9 o’clock this morning. The discovery of tile tragedy fol- j lowed a message from tho exchange | to the hotel requesting Moore's pres ence, he haying failed to go to his 1 place of business at 9 o’clock, the hour Tor opening. A knock at the door of his room failed to elicit a response, and when the door was opened the dead body was discovered. The body lay in a pool of blood, and there was a bullet hole behind the right ear. A revolver with nn empty chamber lay near the right hand of the dead man, and the body was still warm. On a table were three letters, one addressed to the mother of the sui cide, one to his wife, and the third to C. M. Clark, Jr., who Is manager of I another branch exchange of Clark & iCo., at Thomasville. These letters were sealed and ready for mailing, I and have been forwarded to their des- | tinatlons. | A few minutes before he ended his life, Moore was apparently a perfectly happy man. He was noticed In the corridor of the hotel, where he was playing with several children. He laughed and joked with his little friends, and a few minutes later was seen hurrying up Hm stairway In tho direction of his room. It Is presumed that he immediately wrote the letters, placed them where they would be found, lay down, and sent a bullet through his brain. ■not sleep Jn his room last night. The bed had not been disturbed. It Is reported that he spent the night In Albany. The news of the suicide spread rap idly, and a good deal of excitement resulted. During the short time he had been In the city, Moore had made many friends, and these wore greatly j shocked by the news of his tragic lend. The coroner was absent from the | city this morning, and the body of Saw Mills, Engines, Boilers, Fittings, ■ Moore was not disturbed,, pending the arrival of that officer. | • Albany was profoundly shocked by the announcement of .1. Eugene I Moore's suicide. His friends, in this city were num bered by the Hundreds. Practically ail of his life lmd been spent here, and he was a man who enjoyed the confidence of his nssocintes. Some years ago ho was a member of the fire department. Then ho entored tho service of the government as n mall carrier, later going with the Bacon Equipment Co. Then he entored the employ of Clark & Co., at whoso ex change In this city he remained until a branch was established In Americus. Thither lie was sent by Ills employers In the capacity of manager. The Herald, hns been unable to con firm the report that Moore spent last night In Albany. Tho statement is made by Clnrlc & Co. that Moore’s books and\accounts are In perfect order. Mr. Julian P. Clark, head of the firm, was in con versation with Moore over the long distance 'phone less than an hour be fore the latter ended his - life, and gained the impression, from the con versation, that the manager of the Americas exchange was In tho best of spirits. Just what It was that Induced the raBh act Is, of course, mere surmise. It has been stated that domestic trou bles had weighed on his mind, but nothing of authentic Information on this point Is to be obtained. Mrs: Moore Is In Atlanta, where she has been making her home for several months. She was In Albany a short tlmo ago, spending several days with her husband, and he has visited her In Atlanta. She was a Miss Hattie Terry prior to her marriage, and Is a daughter of Mrs. ,T, E. Newberry, of this-city. Mrs. N. E. Moore, mother of the suicide. Is at present In Georgetown, Ga., where she went some time ago to visit relatives. The Fate Ernest P. Moore was a brother, and Mrs. L. T. Fields Is a sister, of the deceased. Funeral arrangements have not been perfected, hut the body will he brought to Albany for Interment. Later. Special to Tho Herald. Americus, Ga., Feb. 7.—it is under stood that Moore received a letter tills morning from Mrs. hjoore, who Is In Atlanta. If-such' It,letter wits re ceived, It was profilbTjNdgst^ayed. The verdict of the eqronerjs . jury was In line with thevfactq previously reported. The body will leave on tonight’s- Central of Georgia train for Albany. Pipings, Belting, Wire ■ Fencing, And anything in the Machinery line, we can furnish. We are wholesale dealers and our prices and ser vice satisfactory. • prosperous. The sales of buggies and wagons in Georgia have nev$'r been greater than at this time. The fertili zer interests have never found trade more satisfactory. The growth of railroad traffic and consequent car scarcity Is a topic almost daily han dled in the papers. And so It - is with all other lines.. Tho prosperity is. here, the money is here, and it will be used and spent. “I assert without fear of contradic tion that the Southern Cotton, Associ ation is more responsible for thesfe conditions than any and all other causes.. “Now, I appeal to each individual reader in view of what we have shown and done, and in view of the work still before us to maintain these con ditions, to contribute to this cause such sum as he may feel able. The work of 1906 is befdre us, and money is needed for this work. We feel, in view of all the facts, that we have the right to ask for it, because we aTe working for you. Let, us see how many volunteers will come forward. Send any subscriptions to the treas urer, John D. Walker, Sparta, Ga., to the president. v “M. L. JOHNSON, “President Georgia /Division, Southern Cotton Association.” i,. -r»_, ' n mm? ii [ NOT BIDDEN To the Wedding of Alice and Nick—The Disappointed List is Long. WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. 7. day yesterday in the final fitting o importuned for photographs in ho will submit to tho ordeal for the b It is reported from the White Beau will be made public beforo til tnnt gifts will also be published. There is said to bo an nggriev that only the heads of legations nn wedding. Even the daughters of t have not been included, although, th with the bride-elect. The ceremony \£ill occur In th will be erected between the window —Miss Alice Roosovolt spent a busy f her wedding dross. She has been r wedding finery, and it is likely sho onoflt of hor intimato friends. House that the details of tho trous- o wedding. A list of tho most impor- IS THE HISTORY OF RAILROAD MANAGEMENT IN THIS COUNTRY, SAYS B0URKE COCHRAN. ed feeling among tho diplomatic corps d embassies have beon asked to the ho British and Russian ambassadors eso young ladies are on friendly terms o blue room, whore a temporary altar s facing tho east. TIE BRAVE OF ILLY ST. From Prostration Which Who Was Sergeant Jas- Nearly Cost Him His Life Yesterday *— Was Not Poison’s Work. per’s Sweetheart, to Be Sought by Sons of Rev olution. W. T. Matthews, the Woodbury, N. J., traveling man who nearly expired on a Georgia Northern passenger trqln between this city and Moultrie yesterday, has nearly recovered from the effects of hlB prostration, and was able to leave bis hotel today. Mr. Matthews, In conversation with a Herald man this morning, Btated that the supposition of physicians who attended him on the train that he wnB suffering from the effects of an over dose of laudanum was altogether er roneous. He said: “I took a-dose of medicine early In the morning, while at Moultrie. It tygs prescribed by a druggist to relieve' a trouble of several days’ standing. Several hours’ had elapsed before X was prostrated while on tho train, and I had taken no more medicine of any description. The suggestion that laud anum caused my trouble Is absurd." Dr. W. L. Davis, who attended Mr. Matthews after he reached Albany, confirmed the latter’s statement, It be ing the diagnosis of the physician that Mr. Mat thews’ prostration was due. to sudden heart affection, somewhat af ter the nature of anglra pectoris, and wis brought about by weakness fol lowing an Illness of several days’’ du- ration. Special to The Herald. Savannah, Ga., Fob. 7.—Tke Geor gia Society, Sons of the Revolution, has started a movement to locate the grave of Sally SL Clair, the sweet heart of Sergeant Jaaper. If it is found It will be appropriately marked, The committee Is oomposad of some of the most prominent and active ■members of the Georgia Soolety who reside In Savannah. Those on it are Messrs. T. P. Ravene), W. G. Chari ton, Thomas Gamble, Jr,, and W. R. Leakln. Mr. Leakln started the move ment for their voyage of discovery, Sally St, Clair was a handsome ydfing cdlonlst who lavished’her love upon the brave young Irish Bergeant, and was killed In a night attack upon a camp when she endeavored to turn a lance aimed at Jasper’s heart. Washington, D. C., Fob. 7.—The last day of the debate of the railroad rate hill began In the Houso tills morning. The program included speeches by RepresontatlvoB Bourko Coohran of ' Now York, Mann of Illinois, Williams of Mississippi, and Bnnkhoad of. Ala bama. Bourko Cochran declared that the ' history of ratlrond management In this country was a history of favorlt- , Ism, corruption and fraud. He de clared that both parties were lafiu-' enced by railroad corporations..While the railroads had been efficient and hod rendered valuable service In the development , of the country, they had not been as efficient ns they should have been. He Bald he favored the bill, and while he did not consider It a panacea for all Ills, It was a most wholesome manifestation of the pub lic determination to deal with the rate evil. * The debate will closo at 4:30 this afternoon. is 31 $200 FOR MURDERER OFFERED BY GOVERNOR. 15 Atlanta, Ga„ Fob. 7.—Moved by the earnest plea of )| mother, Governor Terrell has authorised the offer of a reward of (200 for the arrest, with evidence to convict, hf the alleged slayer of Arthur Wood, a VJ(Wg white' man of Cobb county, whose dead body wns found In n ditch near Marlptta, Ga., last July. There seemed etth clenco that the. young mini had been foully dealt with, but an Investiga tion failed to develop anything. Ac companied by the widow of the young man, Mrs. Wood, his Another, called at tho oapltol and begged the governor to offer a reward, In the hope that it might Induce some one to un ravel the mystery of her son’s death,. OF SALE OF TAGS. Allows Jurors in Greene- Gaynor Case to See Their Families. nn our Strange Testimony of Prof. Walter M. Wolfe Before the Senate Com mittee This Morning. | Washington, D. C., Feb. 7. — The hearing in the case of Senate* Reed Smoot was resumed today before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections. ! The investigation of protests against the Utah Senator’s retaining his seat has continued through two sessions of congress and bids fair to hold out ,Intermittently through 'fa. present i session. The first witness today was Prof. Walter M. Wolfe, a former teacher In the Brigham Young College, In Utah. John G. Carlisle conducted the prosecution and A. 8. Worthington, of this city, defended Senator Smoot. ’ Professor. Wolfo said that Senator Smoot was present In the assembly when the oath was administered, which Included the words, “You and of you covenant to pray and nev- Commissioner of Agricul ture Hudson is Profit ing by the Experience of His Predecessor. Special to The Herald. Atlanta, 8a., Feb. 7.—"The sale of fertilizer tags for the past season was about the saqje as tho previous sea son,” is the only reference which Commissioner of Agriculture Hudson makes in his “Talks to Farmers” anent the sale of the tags. Some days ago ( Mr. Hudson an nounced to the capitol reporters for the various local and out-of-town pa pers that he would not give out fig ures as to the sale of fertilizer tags. This subject was tho cause of a spir ited controversy between former Com missioner Stevens and Hon. Harvle Jordan, president of the Southern Cot ton Association. t Mr. Hudson has Just prepared a page of his “Talks” which contain topics of Interest to fanners. Tho mat ter Is not sent out regularly each month, but at such times as the com missioner thinks proper. About 186 Special to The Herald. Savannah, Ga., Foil. ’7.—Judge Em ory Speer, of tho United States court, before whom Messrs. Greeko and Gay- nor nro now being tried, is n very considerate man. As the case has now been on for about a month and the members of the Jury have been taken away from their families for that length of time, he passed nn order yesterday after noon permitting tho wives and the lady ntembors of the Jurors’ families to see them, In tho presence of the officers having the Jury In charge. This little kindness and' thoughtful ness on the part of tho court was very much appreciated by the members of the Jury. Sovoral of them have their wives in tho city, but they have been nimble to talk to them before: Prescriptions ere PREACHERS SUPPORT SAVANNAH CANDIDATE. Special to The Herald. , Savannah, Ga., Feb. 7.—Rev. John D. Jordan, pastor of the First Bap tist church, who left the city yester day for a visit to the Holy Laud, gave out an Interview before his departure urging all South Georgians to support Colonel Estlll for governor. He says this Is South Georgia’s opportunity. 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