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VOLUME XV.
ALBANY, GA, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 17,
NUMBER 102. ®
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IN AlilTICIPATION OF WAR
x WITH FOREIGN POWERS—
ORDER PLACED IN GER
MANY.
Berkeley, Cal., Feb, 17.—A ChlneBe
paper received at the University of
California says the Chinese govern
ment has ordered a million small
arms and a hundred eannoi from Ger
man manufacturers, in preparation for
the threatened war with foreign pow
ers.
ROOSEVELT-LONGWORTH
Distinguisliect Assemblage Gathered
Witness Nuptials of President s
Daughter, Alice Roosevelt, and
Congressman Long-worth.
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JOHNSON CONFESSED
CRIME ON SCAFFOLD.
.Dawson Negro Murderer Was Legally
Executed Yesterday Afternoo'n.
Special to The Herald.
Dawson, Ga„ Feb. 16.—Essie John
son, the negro who killed Eliza Banks
several months ago' and who was.to
have been hanged January 17, but was
granted thirty days’ respite, paid the
penalty of his crime today at 1:15
p. m. The drop broke his neck and
he was dead In eight minutes. He
protested his innocence up to a short
while before the hour, but finally con
fessed that he committed the crlnle.
HOPE ABANDONED FOR
JOHN A. M’CALL.
Unable to Take Nourishment, He
Grows Very Much Weaker.
Lakewood, N. J„ Feb. 17.—The phy
sicians of John A. McCall announced
' today: that almost all hope of his re
covery had been abandoned. -Mr. Mc
Call was much weaker today than at
any previous' tllne, as he has been able
for several days to take only a little
nourishment •
Washington, Feb. 17.-—In the 'beauti
ful East room of the White House, a
few minutes after noon today, the ven
erable Right Reverend Henry Y. Sat-
terlee. Bishop of Washington, of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, pro
nounced the words which united In
marriage Alice Lee Roosevelt, eldest
daughter of the President, and Nicho
las Longworth, representative in Con
gress from the First Ohio district.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
most brilliant and, distinguished as
semblage ever gathered In the exemi-
tive mansion on a similar occasion.
The scene in the East room was one
long to be remembered. The official
representatives of the sovereigns Of
the world and of scores of foreign gov
ernments were present, as were the
members of the Supreme Court, Cabi
net officers, many men who have been
prominent in the public affairs of the
nation but are now In private life;
high officers of the army. and the
navy, and men and women prominent
In -the social life of the capital and
other American cities. <
The White House was thronged, for
It contained gueBts to the number of
but few less than a thousand. The
ceremony was exceedingly simple, the
bride, who had. no attendants, being
given away by the President.
Seldom has there been witnessed, at
a wedding In this country a more mag.
nlflcent array of wedding gifts than
were showered upon this fortunate
White House bride. She received
presents of great magnificence from
many of the crowned heads of Europe
and of Asia, from republics, from oth
er-governments, and from mombers
of the Washington diplomatic corps as
Individuals. *
Thousands Of spectators gathered
about the White House today, while
only hundreds were admitted within
to witness the ceremony. The weath
er was soft and balmy, and a bright
sun shone from a cloudless sky.
At 10:30 o’clock the line of carriages
bringing guests extended nearly to the
Corcoran Art Gallery.
MANY BELLS PEALED
IN BOSTON FOR ALICE.
Boston, Feb. 17. —By arrangement
of Mayor Fitzgerald, all the bells on
public buildings In Boston and on
many churches pealed at noon today
for five minutes In honor of the wed
ding of Miss Rogsevelt.
Head-
Alt any
Machinery
Co.
James W. English and
John J. Woodside Elect
ed to Atlanta Police
Board—Others Chosen.
Special to The Herald.
Atlanta, Ga„ Feb. 17—Capt. James
W. English' and John J. Woodside were
yesterday afternoon chosen as police
commissioners to succeed Dr. Amos
Fox and George E. Johnson, at a cau
cus of the general council"held at the
city hall.
Capt. W. H. Brotherton was defeat
ed by Woodside by a narrow margin,
and a gallant fight was made for him
by his friends.
W. H. Preston was chosen to suc
ceed himself as clerk of the recorder’s
court.
Captain English was elected on the
first ballot, on which Captain Brother-
ton ran second and Woodside third.
The first ballot was as follows: Eng
lish. 17; BrotheHon, 12; Woodside, 9;
Branan, 4; Welch, 4.
The second ballot was as follows:
Woodside, 12; Brotherton, 9; Branan,
2; Welch, 2.
The third ballot was ns follows:
Woodside, 12; Brotherton', 9; Branan,
2; Welch, 2.
The fourth ballot was as. follows:
Woodside, 13; Brotherton, S; Branan,
Alderman James L. Key was pres
ent but did not vote. He was opposed
to both English and Brotherton, and
declined to support either of them.
Preston was elected clerk of the re
corder's court over O. P. LeVert by a
vote of 16 to 8.
JAMES ALEXANDER , '
REPORTED RALLYING.
New York, Feb. 17.—Former Presi
dent James Alexander, of the Equit
able Life Assurance Society, who is
In a critical condition following a sur
gical operation, Is reported to be rally
ing today.
BETTING LAW IS
UNCONS HTUTIONAL.
Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 17.—The Su
preme Cour^ today declared the Rtce-
Ligon anti-race-betting law unconsfl-
tutional.
For War Continue—Guz
man Gabaris Appointed
Minister to the United
States. \
Caracas, Feb. 17.—The Venezuelan
government has appointed Guzman
Babaris minister tq the%nlted States
In place of Veloz Gulticoa. who Offend
ed President Castro by vottrig to hold
the Pan-American Congress at Rio
Janeiro. Preparations for war at the
Venezuelan ports have been completed.
A large quantity of amunltlon arrived
last week.
PAT CROWE COULD
NOT BE CONVICTED
Of the Kidnaping of Young Cudahy,
and Was Released at Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 17.—Pat Crowe,
charged with the robbery of Edward
Cudahy, the Omaha packer, of $25,000,
In connection with 1 the kidnaping of
Mr. Cudahy’s son, five years ago, was
acquitted’ yesterday afternoon. The
jury was out fifteen hours. ,
The kidnaping of Eddie Cudahy,
December 19, 1900, and his release
upon payment by his father of $25,000
ransom, created a great sensation, and
the search forjthe kidnapers was'stlm-
u
ulated at the'time by the offer of a
reward of $50,000 by Mr. Cudahy. ,
Last October Crowe was arreBted in
Butte, Mimt. He was put on trial
February 7. There was no evidence
positively to identify Crowe as one of.
the kidnapers.
THOMAS SUCCEEDS
FATHER AS PRESIDENT
Of the N.. C. & St. L. —Elected by
Directors at Nashville Today.
Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 17.—John W.
Thomas was chosen by the directors
of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St.
Louis railway here today to succeed
his father, lately deceased, as presi
dent ofj the railroad.
“But that I am forbid
To tell the secrets of my prison, bouse,
I could a tale untold, whose lightest
word ,
Would harrow up thy soul.”
—Hercules.
SITUATION IS GRAVE
No Extreme Apprehension Felt Though
Anti-Foreign Sentiment Is Spread
ing—Chinese Minister Says
There’s No Danger.
New York, Feb. 17. — About sixty
representatives of foreign missionary
boardB having missions in China, and
several workers who are now In this
country, held a conference yesterday
to consider the conditions now affeot-
Ing missionary effort there.
The conference gave out the state
ment, that, while recognizing the grav
ity of tbe situation and the possibility
of serious trouble, It does not feel that
thore Is*yot extreme reason for appre
hension. Local disturbances are pos
sible at all times, afid it can not bo
denied that the antt-forelgn and anti-
American sentiment Is extending In
some directions. The missionaries
have been charged to exercise all pru
dence, and It Is confidently believed
I, LIU R.
Former President of Sea
board is Expected to
Extend the Line to Sa
vannah.
8peclal ; to The Herald,
Savannah, Ga, Feb. 17.—John Skel
ton Williams, formerly president of
the Seaboard Air Lino, was hero' yes-
teDteL ^He. anapuppei^liiu, pnr.ohaae
of the Douglas,. Augusta &, Gulf rail
road. It is thought he will extend It
to Savannah.
IS NOT BELIEVED
LEGLER IS GUILTY.
Parents of Young Man at Baxley Sat
isfied He Is Innocent.
they can socuro protection should
danger arise, excepting In extraordi
nary circumstances.
•/
Washington, Fob. 17.—Chpntung Li
ang Chang, tho Chlnose minister, In
an Interview, Bays there 1b no. danger
whatever of an uprising in China
against foreigners. Tho present politi
cal agitation, bo says, Is Intended to
oreute such excitement as to cause
International complications with a
view to crippling, if not overthrowing,
the present dynasty. The Chinese gov
ernment is amply prepared to meet
any emergency. If foreigners are in
jured the emperor’s soldiers will
pounce on the community that har
bors the assailants and lay It waste.
LAST MONEY
In Counties Low on List
May Not Be Paid Until
Legislature Meets.
,qa;
if of
and belief of State • Pension Commit-
Baxley, Ga., Feb. 17.—There Is con
siderable excitement here over the re
port of the arrest of Alexander Legler,
Jr., charged with the death of his
brother, Carl Legler, In Jorsoy City
the latter part of December, “The au
thorities here are expecting some In
formation ln'reference to having the
body of Carl Legler exhumed, but up
to this date have heard nothing from
the authorities In New Jersey.
The parehts of Alexander ' Legler,
Jr,, reside here and seem to give
little credence to the report that
young Legler is responsible for the
death of his brother. Alexander Leg
ler, Sr., seems to be very much wor
ried over the unfortunate affair, and
left last night to look after (he Inter
ests of his son. I
Alexander Legler, Sr., together with
his family, came here several years
ago. He Is of German descent, a
member of the Lutheran church. He
haB been engaged in various enter
prises since coming here, among
them dealing in real estate and pro
moting a colony. He was engaged
for several months In an effort to
build an electric railway from this
place to Reldsville.
Alexander Legler, Jr., Is wgll known
here, where he resided with his pa
rents for several months. Carl Leg
ler was not known here, he having
been engaged in business elsewhere
since his parents located here. Alex
ander Legler, Jr., accompanied tbe
corpse of his brother from the North
and returned within a few days.
SAVANNAH KNIGHTS
. GOOD TO SHIVELY.
Showed the Supreme Chancellor a
Pleasant Time During His Sojourn.
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 17.—Supreme
Chancellor Shively, of the Knights of
Pythias, will probably long remember
his visit to Savannah.- He was royal
ly entertained here yesterday after-
sioner Lindsay that the - pension deceit
this .-year will fall several thousand
dollars short, of the' shortage of last
year, Up to the present Mr. Lindsay
and his Office force have been so busy
paying off pensioners that no time has
been had In which to matte any esti
mates for the future. Final payment
by counties of all pensions Is to end
next Wednesday, according to the
schedule arranged. There may be
some few countleB at the bottom of
the list that will have to wait until
the general assembly meets In or<Jbr
that the pensioners may get the money
DO CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE-
SEVERAL SEVERE SHOCKS
FELT AT DIFFERENT POINTS
IN GROUP.
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Roseau, Dominica, Feb. i6. —Two
prolonged and severe earthquakes
were experienced here shortly after
noon today. The disturbances slightly
damaged houses.
Castries, St. Lucia Island, Feb, 16.—
Two" severe earthquakes were felt
here this afternoon. Nearly all the
walls in buildings here were dam
aged.
St. Thomas, D. W. I, Feb. 17.—The
cable company officials here give no-
tlce that cables messages to and from
the Islands of St Vincent and Barba-
does are subject to delay.
ARRIVED TOO LATE TO
SEE BOYHOOD CHUM.
A Pathetic Incident Occurred In a Sa
vannah Hotel Yesterday.
*
Speolal to The Herald.
Savannah, Ga„ Feb, 17.—There was
a very pathetlo Incident at tho DeSoto
hotel yesterday mornjng when Mr.
Joseph Shlppon, of Seattle, Wash., reg
istered at the DeSoto hotol. Mr.
Sbippen reached tho hotel with his
wife. As ho registered he askod tho
clerk If he knew where Mr, Joseph D,
Weed lived.
8peclal to The Herald.
Atlanta, qa;. Feb. 17.—It Is the hope ■ '‘W> Weed died oh Monday,” was
thh reply. •
' lyir. Shlppen stood baok
l, n$v»rl?* , Tin nvplnimprl "Whv
traveled across tho continent to
him. He.yvaq my chum at school, i
I haven’t seen him for years."
Mr, Weed died suddenly at
ton, Conn., on Monday and was b
there yesterday. His bid friend
(same too late to see him will go back
to Seattle much disappointed.
B
ecause
to which they are entitled.
SMALL NEGRO BOY
IN SERIOUS TROUBLE.
Ray Tuggles, a negro boy, aged
about 14 years, was arrested yester
day afternoon by Officer Raley, having
been caught In the act of stealing
money from his employer, Mr. h: W.
Nelson, a well-known local attorney
and real estate man.
Raywas nn errand boy for Mr. Nel
son, haying been employed about two
weeks ago. For several dpys Mr. Nel
son has been missing money from his
cash drawer in his office In the Rum-'
hoy building, and he began to sus
pect Ray.
Yesterday afternoon he was eafight
in the act. He had taken three or four
dollars. Officer Raley wns called In
and found in the boy’s pockets a key
to the drawer, which Mr. Nelson
thought he had lost, and a pistol.
A warrant was sworn out by Mr.
Nelson before Justice DeOraffenried
for larceny, and another will he
sworn out by Officer Raley for carry
ing concealed weapons.
Ray 1b now in Jail, awaiting trial.
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.uyler’s
Gand
.ies
Are
the.
m
Best.
We sell them. Fr
shipments of these deli
cious confections are re
ceived weekly, 1, 2, 3
and 5 pound boxes and
ajicy Packafi,
noon and last night. His reception In
the evening, when he delivered an
address at the Guards' Armory, was
a very marked and cordial one. His
address was timely and very eloquent
He proved himself a delightful speak
er. After the public reception a ban
quet was tendered the visitor at the
De Soto hotel. It was attended by
about one hundred Knights and their
ladles. There were short responses to
toasts by Messrs, T. J. Carling, of Ma
con, and J. Ferris Cann, Robert L*
Coldlng and A. P. Adams, of Savan
nah. Miss Shively, wild accompanied
her father, was at the banquet as the
guest of the officers of the Raihbone
sisters.
As with candy, so
everything. We sell <
the best. If you
the best your orde
should come to
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