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VOLUME XV. ALBANY, GA, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 17, NUMBER 102. ® ¥ 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. to 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. 3 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. H .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 Isman -Sal: Drug t id. BBMMH mm mjjM : ■