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. ‘ . i m SPECIAL Capt. H. A. Crittenden Won in Senatorial Race in jr / Randolph. Hon. J. M. Griggs Now a Grandpa. Dr. Rogers, of Cofeman, Nominated for Representative of Randolph In the Legislature. Dawson, Ga., May 17, 1900. Editor Herald, Albany, Ga.: It will be of Interest to, many of your readers to know that Capt. H. A. Crittenden, of Spellman, was the choice of the people In the primary held yesterday in Randolph county. The people gave him a good majority without any effort on his part, he be ing kept at the bedside of a very sick wife. Dr. RogbrB, of Coleman, was elected for representative over Baldwin, of Cuthbert, majority about 300. Hon. J. M. GriggB’s many friends over the district will be interested in the fact that he is now known as “Grandpa," a bright little girl being born to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hollings worth, of this place. • The hail-beaten districts have had good showers, and in a short while those who suffered the loss will hardly know they were hit. The readers of The Herald here still consider It the best dally In Southwest Georgia, HORNADY. FAIRBANKS AT BIRMINGHAM. The Vice-President to Address Confer ence This Evening. Birmingham, Ala., May 18.—‘Vice- President Chas. W. Fairbanks arrived at G o’clock this morning from Wash ington to attend the . general confer ence of the Southern .Methodists as a fraternal delegate: from .the Methodist Episcopal church. It is expected that he will address the conference this evening. Mill Supply Department: Genuine Ga.ndy Belt, Atkin’s Cir cular and Cross Cut Saws, Marsh Steam Pumps. Implement Department: Harvesting Ma chinery, • Thresh ing Machines in stock, all sizes RUSSIAN PARLIAfllEINT’S REPLY TO SPEECH FROM THRONE Leaves G6vernment No Option Between Peace and War— Looks Like War Between Throne and Pepple. ST. PETERSBURG, ( May 18. — The critical moment which was to decide whether there will be war or peace between the crown and the people apparently arrived with the adoption by the lower house of Parliament last night of the reply to, the speech from the throne. President Mouromtzeff has gone to Peterhoff to present the reply to the Em peror, and his Majesty’s response is awaited with the greatest anxiety. Popular opinion considers that the government has no option between surren der and war. It is likely that the policy of the government will be to temporize, with partial amnesty as the first step.' THE THREE NEW METHODIST BISHOPS. TIGERT, WARD AND ATKINS ELECTED IN OR DER NAMED—TWELVE BALLOTS. SOLID CAR Twine, Twine, Twine! Sufficient to bind all the oats in this- sec tion. Alt any' Mackinery Co. Birmingham, Ala., May 17.—After a day of exciting balloting at the Meth odist Episcopal General Conference, which continued up to 10:30 o’clock tonight, the following three new bishops were elected: Dr. John J. Tlgert, book editor. Dr. Seth Ward, assistant mission ary secretary of the church. Dr. James Atkins, Sunday school editor. Dr. Tigert was elected on the first ballot, Dr. Ward on the third, and Dr. Atkins on the twelfth. ■The New Bishops. Dr. J. J. Tigert was born in Louis ville, Ky., Nov;'26,'1856;'' He graduated from Vanderbilt University and from the Southern Baptist Theological Sem inary at Louisville. He was licensed to preach in 1875. He received hlB de gree of LL. D. from the University of Missouri. Dr. James Atkins was born in Knox ville, Tenn., April 18, 1850. He re ceived his education in Tennessee schools and wgs licensed to preach in 1870. He has been president of two Methodist schools, is the originator of the Bible Teachers’ Study Circle and is author of several books. Dr. Seth Ward was horn in L'eon bounty, Texas, November 10, 1868. His boyhood days were spent on a Texas farm. He received the degree of D. D. from Southwestern University. He was a member of the Ecumenical Confer ence in 1901 and has filled numerous appointments, his present position be ing assistant secretary of the Board of Missions. Three sessions of the conference were held today and there was great enthusiasm when the third bishop was elected tonight. The count of the tellers showed the vote on the first ballot to be: J. J, Tigert, 160; J. C. Kilgo, 100; ials touching the formation of Episco pal supervision and recommended that each general superintendent be re quested to bold as far as possible the district conference within his Episco pal district and that as far as practi cable the conference be held before the sessions of the annual conference In the bounds of ‘which they are held. A resolution extending greetings to the Southern Presbyterian Assembly in session at Greenville, S. C., was adopt ed. The matter of church members being connected in any way or degree with the work of state dispensaries was also discussed, but no formal reso:. lotions were passed upon the subject. Balloting at the Night 8esslon. The result of the eighth ballot, at the night session, was: Denny, 00; Kilgo, 106; McMurray, 47; Murrah, 7; Atkins,, 2. Dr. W. F. McMurray, of St. Louis, at once rose to a question of privilege, and withdrew. He was loudly ap plauded for his attitude. The twelfth and deciding ballot wds as follows: Atkins, 148; McMurray, 63; Denney, 33; Kilgo,,23; Murrah, 3. CONVENTIONAL OFFICERS WERE ELECTED TODAY. Dr, Gross Alexander Succeeds Bishop- elect Tigert as Book Editor—Dr. Winton Re-elected Editor of The Advocate. Birmingham, Ala., May 18.—At the opening of today’s session of the Meth odist Episcopal Church General Con ference, Bishop E. E. Hoss presiding, voting began for'the election of the conventional officers. For Book Editor and Editor of The Review, the place occupied by Bishop- SOUTHERN BELL IMPROVEMENTS Albany Exchange Soon to be Best Equipped in Georgia. Expert Workmen Now Engaged. When the installation of the new apparatus of the Albany exchange of the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele graph Co. shall have been completed, the exchange will be the most up-to- date in the state. With the single ex ception of the exchange at Athens, it alone in Georgia will contain the very' newest and most efficient equipment manufactured in the United States. The outfit is now being installed by 1 a' force of experts; It will occupy Seth I e,ect Tlger, ‘ Dr - Grass Alexander, of Ward, 85; Collins Denney, 84; W. E. Louisville conference, was elected on McMurray, 74; James Atkins, 70; W. F. Tillett, 58; W. B. Murray, 54, and E. W. Anderson, 24. These were the leaders, With scattering votes for for ty-eight others. Dr. Tigert at once resigned as secre tary of the conference, and Assistant Secretary A. F. Watkins was elected secretary. The third ballot resulted in the election of Dr. Seth Ward, of Tex as, secretary of the Board of Missions, as a bishop. The vote was as follows: Seth Ward, 140; J. C. Kilgo, 118; Col lins Denny, 102; James Atkins, 76; W. F. McMurray, 67; W. F. Tillett, 12; W. B. Murrah, 20, and scattering votes to a dozen others. Couldn't Elect in Afternoon. At the afternoon session Of the con ference, ballots numbered four, five, . „ .... and six were taken for the third 1 Before ,ong the pernlc,ous blrd egs bishop to be elected by the present collector "»» ba on the warpath. Some conference, but no result following, a of them * w ^° g0 a ' )0U *' ^ crudely, after recess was token until evening, when 016 eggs are gathered ‘ to blow them, the contest was resumed. As 137i stlck a pln hole ln eacb end f 1118 votes were necessary to a choice, no egg and b * ow U out - Hut the selen- oue was chosen during the afternoon, i tiflo collector puts a hole, only one, ln the second ballot. Dr. George B. Winton, of Nashville, was re-eleeted editor of The Christian Advocate, on the flrBt ballot. Vice-President Fairbanks entered the hall with Bishop Galloway, cended the rostrum and was greeted by the assembled bishops. He was introduced by Bishop Hoss, a class mate of forty years ago. Mr. Fair banks expressed Informally his pleas ure at being present. The Vice-Presi dent will address the conference infor mally this evening. I The report of the committee on church extension, favoring the erec tion of a representative, church at Washington, D. C., at a coBt of $275,- 000, of which Mount Vernon church is to pay $75,000, was adopted. the strength of 116 votes for Rev. J. C. Kilgo, on the fifth ballot, being the nearest approach to a decision that was reached. Fending the counting of the differ ent ballots by the tellerB, considerable other business was brought up. the side of the egg by means of a min iature drill, and then applying his mouth to the aperture, suck the con tents ouL Now, when the contents happen to be a little wrong, on ac count of the age of the egg, why the | collector is, a little ’ wrong. And he The committee on episcopacy re- deserves to he, for tearing up birds’ ported that it had considered memor- nests is almost a crime. PRESBYTERIANS DISCUSSING UNION, At Decatur, III., Lawyers Are Ing Case for Factions. Argu- WAGE SCALE RAISED IN SAN FRANCISCO. SEVEN DOLLARS A DAY FOR BRICKLAYERS AND FOUR DOLLARS FOR HELPERS, SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., May 18. —The Masons and Builders’ Association lias raised the wages of all bricklayers and bricklayers’ helpers, commencing next Monday, to $7.00 for eight hours’ labor for bricklay ers, and $4.00 for helpers. The Association declares that the supply of this kind of labor is inadequate to the demand and that it has been fovmcl necessary to take this action as an inducement to bring more labor here. * , MRS. DAVIS’S CONDITION; IS ENCOURAGING TODAY. NEW YORK, May 18.—An encouraging improve ment in the condition of Mrs. Jefferson Davis is report ed by her physicians today. E STREET STILL BROWS. Mr. J. A. Rumney to Erect a Substantial Business Structure Next Door to Fire Department. The business section nf Pine street continues to build up. It has been coming to the front rapidly during the last few years as an Important part of the business district of Albany, and it 1b not surprising that other Improve ments are planned for the present year. The first of these will he' made by BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT CAPSIZED. Port Said, Egypt, May 18.—-British torpedo boat No. 56 capsized off this port during last night' Seven of tho crew were drowned. A negro man, dressed In a woman’s shirtwaist of a loud pattern, and with a very wide collar, was the object of much comment on the streets this morning. Fishermen who coiae ln now'Toporl better times than were experienced earlier In the season. The water Js getting warm and the fish are nipt keeping themselves hid. Decatur, III., May 18.—Lawyers rep resenting the factions of the Cumber land PreBbyterian church began argu ments on the plea for injunction to prevent the Cumberland church con summating union with the Presbyter ian church. At the same time the as sembly resumed business with most of the commissioners in their places. General good feeling prevailed, and the men on both factions participated ln devotional exercises and business. The committee on credentials not having formulated its report, the as sembly could not elect a moderator to day. The annual reports of the education al committee and of the board of mis sions were presented. Discussed at Des Moines. Des Moines, Iowa, May 18. — The question of the proposed union with the Cumberland Presbyterian church was discussed at the assembly of the Presbyterian church. The mall boxes on the street corners are being repainted a dark green. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best for women and children. Its mild ac tion and pleasant taste makes It pref erable to violent purgatives, snch as pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet and a sample of Orino at Hllsman-Sale Drag Co. Some Bru sb es All persons having claims against the estate of Thomas Walsh, decoasojl, ate notified to present' them according to law, and those indebted to sallies- handsome building on his property nd-'bite will please settle same, joining the fire department. | B. F. BRIMBBRRY, -, The now structure will be between | 5-18-lt-Krl Administrator,. the fire depirtment and the building] erected several years ago by Mr. Rum-j "Baby Elite" and "Shinola" shoo, ney, and sold by him to Cruger & polish. 10c each. W. B. FIELDS., Pace, its present owners. . I —- ■ ■ 'v-FLi—ru;* There will he two large stores on* the ground floor. They will run back! n distance equal to that of the. fire de-' pertinent building, and will be com-1 modious apartments. They will have* metal ceilings, and contain neat fix tures such as may be desired by their tenants. Upstairs there will be apartments to be occupied by Mr. Rumney. There will be fourteen rooms, and it Is Mr. Rumney’s plan to utilize them for ho tel purposes. They will be nently fin ished, and will contain many conven iences. WOrk on the building will begin be fore the first of June. The tailor shop In which Mr. Rumney has been con ducting business for a number of years will be demolished, and the fronts of his (jiro brick dwelling houses will also be torn out to make way for the new structure. It has been known to comparatively few persons that Mr. Rumney even contemplated this improvement, and it is Interesting ns showing the great demand there is for stores chat he has 'T'nnf-U Rri1 qJipc already been overwhelmed with appll- UoIlCO, cations from those who are desirous of becoming tenants of the new stores. He could easily rent a half dozen places such as he will have to offer. The new building will have a front of plate glass and iron, and will be an ornament to Pine street. several large apartniento. the-principalt|rMiv--J;‘ A. Hunniey, who'wHFwect'ft' of which will be the operating room. Hero the operators ■will have every conciiflvable facility and convenience for the promotion of the local service, which, the management of the South ern Bell has promised, will be second to none in the country. The exchange will occupy the en tire floor above the First National Bank and the two stores adjoining it on the east. When the improvements are all completed, a month or six weeks hence, Manager Yarbrough will invite the public to inspect the ex change—give a sort of opqning which will no doubt be largely attended. The new Instruments to be placed In every dwelling, store and office us ing a 'phone will be tiny affairs in comparison with the largo.ones with which the people of Albany have be come familiar. They will not be larger than cigar boxes, and will be automatic, not requiring the turning of a crank to call central. .- ^ _ i i hi ——^ Weather Foreeeet. The following Is the weather fore cast for the state of Georgia for the next twenty-four hours: Fair tonight and Saturday. Local Weather Obeervatione. The following record of meteorologi cal observations token by the local co-operative observer of the Weather Bureau of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture for the twenty- four hours ending at 7 o’clock this morning Is published for the informa tion of the public: Maximum temperature 89.00 Minimum temperature 62.00 Mean’temperature 767.60 Precipitation 00 River. 2.80 (No change ln 24 hours.) Weather Clear wind . , North ; D. W. BBOSNAN, Volunteer CLoerver. _ "We are showing a beautiful line of bristle goods, includ~ ■ ing * « - ' '• ■ Hair Brushes, 75c to m 10c to $1. Nail Brushes, 25 c to SI. Shaving Brushes, 25 c to $1.50, Clothes Brushes, 25c to $1. Bath Brushes, 75c. Hilsman-Saie Drug’Co.i