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VOLUME XV. ALBANY, GA., SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 21, 1906. NUMBER. 154. READY FDR Program for Tomorrow and Monday—Greatest of As semblies Promised—Medal Contests Monday. The Eighteenth Annual Assembly of the Georgia Chautauqua will open to morrow under auspices which could hardly be brighter. From all present Indications the as sembly will prove the greatest In the history of Chautauqua — greatest In the Interest of the public, In point of attendance and In the excellent qual ity of the entertainment provided. Tomorrow at the Auditorium. The annual baccalaureate sermon will be delivered tomorrow morning by Dr. George P. Eckman, of New York, to an audience which will prob ably fill the big auditorium. Dr. Eck man arrived this morning from New York. A children’s rally Is announced for 3:30 o’clock in the afternoon. At 8 o’clock there will occur the usual vesper services, probably led by Dr. W. A. Duncqn. At 8:30 o’clock, Dr.'Eckman will be gin a short talk, sudi as are usually delivered on these occasions. Tomorrow’s Music. The largest choir ever heard in the auditorium will render music at tomor row’s exercises. The following musi cal program is furnished The Herald by Director Alfred Hallam: MORNING. SERVICE. Anthem: "Ye Shall Dwell in the Land” -{Stainer), Baritone Solo ' and Chorus Mr. R. S. Morris and Chautauqua Choir. ; | ■: Soprano Solo: "The Lord is King" (Whitney Coombs)....... Miss Giles Anthem: “By Babylon’s Wave” (Gounod) Chautauqua Choir EVENING SERVICE. Soprano Solo, with violin obligato: “O! 'Dry Those Tears” (Reggo).. T II We have in Stock the Celebrated Case Engines and invite Inspection. One customer tells us be hauled two car loads of freight at one trip over an ordinary Country Road. We also carry Grain Threshers in stock in all sizes. ■ rl NCI Machinery Spread of the Fire Which Followed Wednesday Morning's Earth quake is Checked at Last-Relief for the Suffering. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 21. — After three days and nights of terror and dreadful suspense and mental and physical suffering, the people of San Fran cisco today feel that the fury of the great double disas ter which started with the terriffic earthquake on last Wednesday morning, has spent itself, and that the worst is over. It might have been worse in the loss of life, but the destruction of property that has been wrought by the earthquake and the fire that followed is simply ap palling, and the scene of the wrecked city is one which beggars description. Nobody yet seems willing to venture with an esti mate of the number of dead, and the exact number will probably never be ascertained. The city had its first taste of practical martial law last night. Soldiers patrolled the streets, and persons going about were required to have written 'permits from the police. Mayor Schmidt issued a proclamtion admonishing the people not to be afraid of famine, that abundance of fod would be supplied. Other orders is sued by the lpayor direct that the people use no water except for-cooking and-dtinking; that' they' mug# not light fires in their houses, stoves or fireplaces; that they must not use house closets, but dig earth closets, us ing disinfectants. Directions are also given for other sanitary regulations. *: ■ % - ■ . •. ■ The relief committee reported that there Was not a hungry person in San Francisco last night. Provisions were handed out to all who applied at the ration sta-. © . tions. The mayor sent an urgent appeal to neighboring towns and cities for blankets, cots, and bedding, asking immediate shipment. The latest reports from the ferry building say it is safe from fire.. Fire tugs will check the fire near the Lombard street slips. In other directions the fire is completely controlled. Mayor Schmidt and General Funston have estab lished headquarters at Fort Mason, which was saved by the heroic work t>f the sailors from the warship Chi cago. fact that we can use any funds the country’s generosity .supply:” T *.\ 7’ «■ GENERAL FUNSTON’S REPORT. WASHINGTON, D. X. v April 21.—The War De partment received at 5:40 o’clock this morning the fol- lowing dispatch from General Funston: Miss Giles Anthem: “Tarry With Me, Oh! My Savior” (Baldwin), Baritone Solo and Chorus . .Mr. Hallam and Chautauqua Choir Monday’s Program. 9:00 a. m.—Religious service at Bap tist church. Opening of Bible Normal Work, Rev. Geo. P. Eckman, D. D. 9:30 a. m.—Opening of Teachers’ Institute at Methodist church. 10:00 a. m.—Declamation contest for Walters-Chautauqua medal, by boys. 2:30 p. m.—Contest for Laura Clem entine Davls-Chautauqua medal In ora tory, by young ladies. 4:30 p. m. — Educational Rally of County School Commissioners, Teach ers and Boards of Education, State School Commissioner W. B. Merritt presiding. ’ 8:00 p. m.—Opening of session, with Vesper Services, by Dr. W. A. Duncan, Superintendent of Instruction. 8:30 p. m.—Contest for Vocal and Instrumental Music medals, by young ladles. Delivery of medals to success ful contestants by Dr. W. A- Duncan. Many Medal Contestant*. There Is little doubt that all former records will be broken In the number of conteBtantB for the Chautauqua medals. Dozens of counties will be represented, some by one and others by as many as four contestants, there being four medals to be awarded. All contestants are Instructed to meet Mr. J. S. Davis, superintendent of Instruction, In the old library room at the Auditorium.at 9:30 o'clock Mon day morning. Visitors Pouring In. Chautauqua visitors are pouring In as fast as the arriving trains can bring them. Hundreds of others will reach the city this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow. They will continue to pour in throughout the coming week. LOST—A gold heart-shaped pin, or namented with blue enamel flowers. Lost yesterday, probably between my home and the Auditorium. Suit able reward for return to Mrs. H. A. Tarver. It “Fire making no progress west from Van Ness ave nue. A west wind of considerable force is rising. In dications now are that all of the city east of Van Ness avenue and north of the bay will be destroyed. It is be lieved that we can save Fort Mason. Weather warm and clear- Practically no suffering from cold. Impos sible to establish proper sanitary conditions immediate ly, and there will be much sickness. The water supply is encouraging. The water company says it dan deliver ten to twelve million gallons daily. There will be no water famine.” NO DEFINITE ESTIMATES OF THE DEAD. NEW YORK, April 21—A Western Union dispatch from San Francisco says it is difficult to estimate the number of dead bodies scattered all over the city. They are burying the dead fifteen in a place, in ditches. There is no fire within three blocks of the ferry houge. FORMER MAYOR PHELAN’S TELEGRAM. SAN FRANCISCO, Cad., April 21.—James Phelan, former mayor of San Francisco, and chairman of the relief committee, wired Morris K. Jessup, of New York, last night: “Greatest portion of popudation camp in parks and on hills in great distress. This is being relieved by the citizens’ committee. The numbers make the taBk stu pendous. It looks like a long siege. Can not deny the FIRE UNDER CONTROL. ' SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 21.—The fire on the water front was brought under control at 8:30 o’clock this morning. ABOUT RELIEF. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 21—Secretary Taft today presented the need for an additional appropriation for the San Francisco Sufferers to the House appropria tion committee. He suggested that a million and a half more be appropriated. The committee readily as sented, and the appropriation will be made today. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 21.—The total sum reported raised in the United States yesterday for the San Francisco sufferers was $2,475,500. DENVER, Colo., April 21.—A train of twelve cars loaded with clothing and provisions left for San Fran cisco last night. Another train goes tonight. LOS ANGELES, Cal., April 21. — Another relief train of seventeen cars left here for San Francisco last night. This is the second train from here. NEW YORK, April 21.—Russell Sage today gave $5,000 for the California relief fund. BOSTON, Mass., April 21.—A mass meeting here today adopted a motion to raise $3,000,000 in mass for the California relief fund. THE HERALD OPENS SUBSCRIPTION LIST. / - How much will-you give for the relief of stricken San Francisco? The City Council has appropriated $100, but this is but a small part of what Albany should willingly give. The Herald will receive and forward all subscrip tions by telegraph, or other means if found advisable. Albany Elks, moving under instructions issued through the Associated Press by Grand Exalted Ruler Robert W. Brown, will make individual subcsrjptions to a fund of their own, but there are hundreds of oth ers in Albany who desire to contribute. - The Herald therefore opens a general subscription, and will acknowledge all subscriptions in its columns. Here are the first subscriptions: The Herald ; $ 25.00 John A. Betjeman 10.00 TIE EUS IDE QUICK To Go to the Aid of ’Frisco Sufferers. Louisville, Ky., April 21.—Grand Exulted Ruler Robert W. Brown, who hue already forwarded 5,000 In - the name of the Order of Elks, left lost night for San Francisco to personally direct the distribution of the relief fund tbat will be raised under the fol lowing call issued today: “Louisville, Ky„ April 20, 1006. “To the Officers and Members of alt Subordinate Lodges of Elks: "Immediately following receipt of first news from strleken California, our pledge was given to the BlkB’ foil part In assisting to relieve* distress there, and plans are now perfected to carry this promise tnto practical ex ecution, and especially as It seeks to succor the homeless and destitute of our own members. Already the for- wording of money has begun. With- out further notice yon are asked to send your check or remittances by wire tO. Fred C. Roblnsod, grand ado re tary, B.' P. O. Elks, Dubuque, Iowa Before this reaches yon (through the courtesy ot the Associated Press), yodf grand exalted ruler will be on Us way to California, where his Ughest duty now calls him to direct tho distribu tion of your beneficence. Meanwhile to' relieve pressing necessities, a State, commission has ..been organised' in C*lifprj)|a to' pqriffifter^lnJlb-, grand lodge capnctfy,' and ‘OttXttiarltn- throughout the state -are] being ap pointed, to do the work for which wo are banded together, Among Elks there Is no occasion to make appeal, but I ask my brothers to keep In mind that he gives twice who gives quickly. “Yours fdr the good we edit 'do, —jffijffltoto: «. u JttOB(T,*flR6WN, "Grand Exalted Rnlor.” Games Will Begin at 3;30. . Announcement Is made that the ball gamed next week with VnldoBta win begin at 3:30 o’cloek. If you use any other brand Of paint, it is proof conclusive that, you do ndt know all the: virtues of Masury Paint Unquestionably the best paint for this cli mate. 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