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5 ThomasrHI* Basse pvtao. T«l. XIT1. SOUTH GEORGIA PROGRESS 5? DECEMBER 20, 1007 STOP GAMBLING IN FUTURES Burleson's Bill Makes Illigal—Will Prob ably Past. Washington, Dec. 14,— (Special to Tlmse-Enterprlse) — Representative Burleson has Introduced a bill to make Illegal trading In futures on cotton and grain, this being classed - In the hill as gambling. This will bare on Immense Inluence on the • actual prices of these commodities, and It Is believed will vastly beneBt the actual traders in the staples. A canvass of the house lends evidence to *he belief that the bill will pass. Roosevelt Rands 02. It Is announced today that Roose- •velt will be hands off entirely, In the matter of the Republican nomination far president. He declares that he will not help any of the candidates, ( nor interfere In any way with the 5 matter. This leaves the Held open GREAT RAGE IN CONTEST Leaders Are Ranniog Neck and Keck—Stand ing Announced later. The contest this year will be found to snrpMs all others in a closely con- FLEET LEAVES FOR PACIFIC USUAL MEATY BILL OF FARE Sixteen Battleships Of! At Council Meeting Mon- Off Fur Indefinite Per CORTELYOUSICK HAS TO QUIT On Greatest Naval Cruise In listory. day Nigbt-Execntive Session Closes It. . for the best man to win, without any ! one candidate getting the great ad vantage of the political machine of ’ which Roosevelt Is undoubtedly the Fleet Halls Monday. The Pacific fleet will sail from Hampton Road. Monday for the long cruise around the Horn to the Pacific Coast. Every vessel Is in perfect condition In every regard, and pre- f. pared at a moment’s notice to go Into if that Is necessary. Atlantis Fleet Msde up. The remaining ten battleships and (’AUe cruisers will be immediately i; organised into s Beet for the Atlantic and steps toward that end have al ready been taken. Brynn Strengthened. Washington, Dec. 16.— (Special to Impassioned, clear and forceful Tlmes-Enterprlse)—The backbone of were the worda of Dr. M. R. Mal- tested finish, and It now appears that j the American' navy, sixteen battle- lette, which greeted the reporter us the three principal contestants are ships, under command of Rear Ad- he entered the council chamber Mon- ruaning a neck and neck race which ( mlral Robley D. Evans, set sail to-' day night. The subject being dia ls truly remarkable. The Interest - day for the Pacific/CoaBt, a IS,000- cussed was the petition of Mr. J. of those working for each of the wor-, mile cruise which has set all the Riley Salter to have his tax for thy causes Is Increasing hourly, and world talking. j extra paving reduced. The Doctor the next week will complete one of ■ Parading in view before the PresI- j was telling of the amount already tke most exciting contests'which the dent of the United States, and salut- paid fcy the city for the paving con- Times-Enterprlse has held to date. ‘ lng as they went, the atately white I tract, which w^s not called for and Ths feature of this week Is the ges- veseels drew anchor from the Hamp-1 which the tag payers could be laid eralahtp of the leader ot. the forces ton Roads rendxvous, and steamel liable for. "The people who do not of ofce of the principal contestants,! out past the Virginia capes, finally I adjoin the pavement at all are pay- who Is sparing no effort to win for i being lost to view on the southewes- ing this tax tjw and we should not bis organisation the coveted prise, 1 tern horixsn. and who Is isterestlng large and small In the work. Those who are working for the At tan knots speed they went, harness them .with any mare.” said the Alderman.i^be-atreet Interaec- headed for the West Indies. After || an .re si paid by the city as are treading their way along the reefs other organisations have Indeed a; of these Islands, the fleet will bring foeman worthy at their best efforts > up at Trinidad on,Christmas eve. lr they Intend for victory to perch on This will end the first stage of their their banners, and their Increased ef- journey. form show that they are fully alive] President Roosevelt, accompanied to this fact. | by a party of guests, cameMown from Some races have been railed j Washington on the savsl yacht, May waiting races,’ hut this race Is 11s-1 flower. His arrival at 8:10 a. m. In tlngulshed by being the direction op- { the roadstead was signalised by a posits of that, as the enthusiasm and rear of salutes, the desire to forge ahead and stay! a brief reception, followed, the there has been strongly manifested president having s brief message for by each of the organisations since the the four rear admirals and sixteen Brat wots was oast. A list of tfie i captains who are taking ths ships coupons and the standing of eaA of! through to ’Frisco. The President the Interested organisations will prlated is an early Issue. shooh the commanders by the hand ! as he went over to 'the side and bade them official adieu. Then the Msy- . flower turned end led the fleet ss it (went down the bay, the Mayflower th, sidewalks,” amends Mr. Parksr In his usual deliberate way. The assessment was allowed to stand as recommended by .the committee on streets. ' Dr. T. R. Jones’ petition to have bis floor lowered to comply wltb the street was referred to the street com mittee and they recommended that the city pay for a step and having the doors mads to suit the change t ie cost to be about twenty dollars. Re port adopted and same ordered done, Anti-Hplttlng Ordinance. , At this juncture the recommenc'a- tlons of the board of health came be- ioi—Other Latest News. Washington, Dee. 17.—(Special to Tlmes-Enterprlse. j —Secretary Cor- telyou la s|ck and has been compelled to leave his work and recuperate for an indefinite period. The Btrenuoua labor adjusting financial affairs at New York recently followed by the enticement of the presidential candi dacy and'the work In that direction has caused a physical breakdown and his physicians demand that he give up his duties for a while and recover hla strength before resuming work. Coming as it doea just at this time. It must be a serious blbw to hts hopes. dstlon Is a good one and It Is very probable that the health committee will take some definite action next meeting. Hose, Taxes and Other Things. The clerk read from the hose peo ple a communication telling of the cause of delay in completing repaint to the hose recently bongat from them. He was lnstrncted to write them to hurry up the matter as the city was not strong where hose wss concerned. Mr. Pringle ever ready with his customary funnylsm remark ed then, “That’s good I never like to be out of hose.’ None of the al dermen aoamed to appreciate the writ of the fhcetious alderman and did Cord of Thanks. Editor Tlmes-Enterprlse: Will you kindly permit me to con-; leading to Thimble Shoal light. Here Jones Dohlman. mayor of Omaha j '®1' through your columns my tmdy- the Mayflower turned for the final la Washington today, that the ln * thanks to the many friends for | review. .withdrawal of Roosevelt from the! their great kindness and sympathy As a naval pageant, the review and rece atrengthened Bryan’s chances In j during the Illness and death of my j departure was the most notable In , , the west greatly, as the western ad-j dear husband.* j American history. The guns which ' Hirers of Roosevelt could now bej MRS. J. M. .MAS8EY. j had voiced a welcome to the PresI-1 •wnng Into line for Bryan. 1 j dent on his nrrival In Hompton Roads Cannon's Stock I .unking Up. MASSEY'S FUNERAL. . uttered a good-bye tribute as they fore the city fathers for action and' not * ven n °‘' C8 ‘ h8 “»*• The alder- thoy with the customary amusement! m » I > dlant “««" lo be disturbed over referred, deferred and conferred the ,he omlBslon but proceeded on his privilege of action upon the health apparently rejoicing. Noliody committee. ^Iderman Pringle was 1,9 J*‘ ha " reported that he was over given the merry ha-ha about the eon-1 f° UI: d without that one usually nr dltlon of the court house and the tle.'c. Alderman Paiker brought be- remedles suggested by the report. He (oro he body a consideration from i j explains by saying that this deplor-' able eondltlom has Just been ended to' PRESIDENTIAL GOSSIP Wall Street's Monied In terests Want Cleve land ti Ran. the attention of that body and that the sanitary condition of that house was not of the best at thU time. Tilt I anti-spitting clause In the recoramen- Cannon's strength as a presidential 1-nrge Number of Friends Attend the pnased the Mayflower outward hound. 1 possibility Is Increasing. He stated Funeral nt the Baptist Church. j The salute of welcome was paid In b c raised for their relief. One of the largest funerals that the union, while the farewell wua an in-1 town has seen In a, long time was dividual offering from each of the] Rattlcslilp Idaho a Success. today tost he would accept the nom ination If.offered. The strength be- n-gri v o-.u n of the fn-t 'h-.l »'..e h:td pnif ’.jxrs on p-.bperty i!..tl i-ui already been paid upon and the amount was ordered refunded. T. J. Bottoms showed also through ton Mayor that his taxes were wrong according to the latest assessment and bis was also refunded. The Pinny Wood* tuxes were Incorrect DEATH OF MRS. DAVIS. Admiral Evan flflit to the end and It appears that collected to pay the last tribute to'flagship leading. The vessels rail piete success. one of the other will be nominated' their friend and fellow cltlsen. It four hundred yarda apart, the line J Christum* Goods Display. . was a most striking tribe!" to tile: extending, from the flagship to thej Cotton Report Wrong, The mayor said that hw had been {lovllness and force of the man’s char-j last vessel, a distance of over four Heflin of Alabama Introduced a rcso- asked by a good many of the mer- I acter and ahows beyond all perad- i miles. § lutlon today declaring Wilson’s cot- chants to permit them to show or T"j venture that he was loved for being!' Taken Out of His Hands. ] ton report overestimated, and' re- display on the'streets for the Christ- Mother of Mr. S. W. Davis Passes'a true, honorable Christian gentle-! Assistant Postmaster Hitchcock suulted in great damage by Its over-'mas' season their goads on the alde- Avray Yesterday Morning. ! man, and one who lived up to what ; will not make nny more appoint- estimate. This produced a heated walks. They all agreed that this j he thought and believed. ! menta In the south hereafter, the controversy and will bc fully fougntj was the thing to be done and It was The people of the town and county] The abort talk of Rev. A. W. J power to do bo, having been taken .out out later. B0 ordered until after Jan. 1st. will be grieved to learn of the death Dealer was most forceful and ini-1 of his hands. President Roosevelt is, LaFollrtte Hoorn Started, The amount due Mr. Jsudon was Tax Rooks Closed. hind the movement to make Hughes ’ that of Mr. Joseph Massey Sunday at sixteen ships. Tho fleet passed out j The new battleship, Idaho built by accordl-g to Dr. Mallette's figures. The time for the dosing of the city prf i,., nt is also Increasing. These the Baptist church. His friends all in Blngle column with the govern- Cramp at Philadelphia, stood her trl- Mr. Redden Smith having paid on a tax books was definitely settled for two will undoubtedly remain ‘u the] over tho city nnd the county were Imllt Connecticut. Admiral Evan's a | off the Delaware Capes with com- fifth of the amount already. Refund-, January 1st and anyone can pay.up ed. before that time without execution being Issued against them. Mayor Pittman requested that the yesterday morning of Mrs. Mary A.ipreaslve and showed to the people wrathy over the matter, the last ..A boom to make LaFollette Pres-^ a j lown [>y Alderman Parker to be Davis of this city. She had reached! that Mr. Massey was considered by the ripe old age of eighty-sne years j the minister of his church as one tad each had added something of taring kindness and good deeds to the lot of mankind who came in con tact with her. Always thoughtful liul generous she has made thany friends In her journey through the world who will mourn her loss with sad hearts. For the past few years heart trouble had been feared for her and this fatal disease teok her to the other home. She,was the mother of Mr, S. W. Davis of this city and leaves another son and daughter to walk with sad-, dftned hearts at her departure but worthy the highest praise and eulo gy from his brethren. He likened his life to that of the Apostle Paul when near the close of his earthy mission, he wrote to Timothy telling him of the approach of the heavenly king dom. True, pure, and loyal, he stands a shining example of the true Christian, believing wholly In the Sa vior and working for and living up to his teachings at all times. The Interment at Laurel Hill cera- etary was witnessed by many of his friends and those who knew him on ly through his beautiful character With the loving memory of many, an j j ti effect upon others. Messrs, aoble deeds. The body will be taken 1 j. t. Culpepper, J. M. Dekle, C. M. today to Valdoeta for burial. The j Roblnaon, W. W. William*. B. F. sympathy of the community go ont Cochran and W. H. Bibb acted aa to the relatives In this tint# of lorn. pall bearers for their lost comrade straw being the recent appointment* ident haa originated In New Hamp- 1 *omet'aing over $1,800 and $1^0ij ~ -* "’ - - 1 - 1 —- -- v ““ mA ~ was ordered paid him at once. of Postmistresses at Taccoa and Con-1 shire where he has many warm nd- yera. {mlrers. It Is believed that he will 1 draw strength to him, and his can- Tlllman Roast* Cortelyou. didney'm. he a serious factor !n ice In his characteristic manner Sena- fight which will be carried to the Ho- tar Tillman put Cortelyou and his fl-| publican convention. *. nanclal policies on the gridiron and, ___ roasted him fiercely. Commissioner at Goldfield. The cummtaloners sent to Gold- Adjonmcd aa Usual. ] fled are now on the ground at Gold- After a abort session today in ] held and have begun their Inquiry which nothing of much moment was as to the cause of the conditions accomplished, the House adjourned ( there, until Thursday. Large Fund For Widows. New Treaty With Japan. It Is reported that there la under A subscription was started today ^ consideration at the White house a for the assistance of the families of treaty with Japan, nnd negotiations the minors who lost their Uvea In the In line with this hare already been mines of Monongab. It Is hoped that progressing for seme time. Details two hundred thousand dollars will are not available at this time. He recommended that Mr. W. W. Bruce be assessed something over $7 for extra paving done at the cop ner of Broad and Remington and this was done. Romnved Money Pnhl The treasurer's report was read tn the body add it showed tnat there was In the city treasury on the first of December about fifteen thousand dollars. Dr. Mallette supplement the report that the borrowed money had all been paid. Then the alder men went Into the boqoet throwing business and many and varied-were the boquets hnrled at themselves and each other on the satisfactory and careful way that the bnstneaa and finances of the city have been carried on daring the past year. city have lights put In the court room ot the city hall end In the ball the police barracks and thhs will be dona at once says.Alderman Evans and that means It will be. Alderman Smith was requested to have abmething dono with the vault, there being complaint that the doors were being ruined by the dampness on account of Improper ventilation. It was not dry enough (Che vault was meant in this sentence) not Thomas, vllle. Executive Session. There was at tlhs time it sweet, soul satisfying silence for a few mo ments. Mayor Pittman then In dul cet tones announced that there was something he wished to consider ;ln Executive Session- He didn’t spy what It was so you can-never know. The reporter In hiB usual awkward way arhee asltb precision, looked be seechingly Into the faces of the as sembled aldermen and made hla weary way from their midst, amid the mocking voices ot these worthy men, to taka bln lonely way to the- print shop, where the humming voice of the press and shrieking calls for “copy” awaited him. Washington, Dec. 18.—(Special to Tlmes-Enterprlse)—It la ' being re ported that the Wall Street Interests are very eager to see Grover Cleve land, twice Democrat President of the United States, run against William J. Bryan for the Democratic nomination at the next convention. It Is not supposed that Mr. Cleveland would accept but the move is one of the most Interesting that has been made In this campaign. All of the developments were not confined to the Democratic aide of the camp. George B. Cortelyou gave out a stereotyped form of denial that he will be a candidate but It was couched In. such language that' be ,1s left free to run and It hs certain that he will be a candidate. Frqm New York cornea the new* that the Hughes campaign will be pushed to the utmost and It is re garded aa certain, that the vote or the Empire state in the Republican convention will go to the man whom Mr, Dooley describes as blessed with- the trailing arbutus on his face, • There was lota of nipping and tuck ing to do U but It was done was the- comment of tho honorable mayor Those fallows whd come after us fire going to have a time keeping down In the road was the concensus of opinion and no one of the gentlemen present envied them the Job. It- wasnt a case of sour grapes either. The business of the city has been wonderfullyj carr i e< i °h during thy • past year by this same council and considering the multitude of annoy ing and aggravating things which lmvo come up for their settelment, the showing was a, credit to them aid a piece of work to be highly ap- have come up for their settlement ore duo a vote of'thunks and a re-el ection—If they want It. *