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BIEL ARP’S LETTER Bartow Man On Assassination of President McKinley. EXTOLLS MANHOOD OF DEAD LEADER William la Well Acquainted With Some of Rooaevelt’s Relatives and Hints For a Government Job on that Account. Tho public grief has assayed. The shock that made tho nation tremble has passed away. Editors and preacu era have hart their say and the wheels of government roll on in their estab lished way. Not for a day was there any Interruption to commorce or og rieulturo. Party and partisans soft ened doton and paid regard to tho time-honored maxim, "Do martlmus nil nislbonum”—say nothing but good of the dead. Even the yellow Journals stopped their cartoons and gave their readers a rest. But one extremo al ways follows another and so Idolatry began as soon as tho resident was assassinated. Ho would havo been sainted If saluting was revived. Now that he Is dead he is everybody's presi- I dent. But tlmo is a good leveler, and history is beginning to be made. will Mr. ho j McKinley was no demigod nor be written down as a great statesman, bet- j He was a Christian gentleman—a j tor man than his party—but was car ried along with it Into an unjust war that will not bear the scrutiny of time. Ho hart to fall Into lino with the greeu of commerce, and the consequence is there are thousands of widows and mothers silently mourning for hus bands and sons killed in battlo or died in hospitals In a foreign land. There la no lamentation over them. But aa Governor Oates said, what aro wo going to do about It; nothing? ■Some preachers say It Is the will of (God and the way to spread the gospel. I don’t believe It; and I have not much [regard for the preacher I who have does. got to It takes moro faith than jboo the hand of Ood in any war for dominion or the acquisition xjf terri tory. For moro than a hundred years 'Ireland has been held In vassalage iagalnst her will. So wero the Ameri can colonies held until our fathers rebelled. Napoleon coveted the earth and our government coveted Cuba and found u casus belli In a pretense of 'feeding her starving people, but never ‘rod them. Then our commercial greed crossed tho ocean to the Philippines and bought them for a song with ten millions of negroes thrown In. Eng land covoted South Africa and has already spent millions of money and rivers of blood In an effort to subdue a free peoplo and get possession of their gold mines! I don’t believe that any of this Is God’s will. Greece and Rome and Carthage and Napoleon all came to grief. Offense must needs come, but woe unto those by whom they come. I don’t, believe that any war ot aggression has tho favor of God, but sooner or later tho aggressor will reap what lie iia« sown. John Brown was backed by Henry Ward Beecher and other preachers who thought they saw the will of God In an uprising of the slaves against their masters, no matter If it resulted in murder and ar son and other outrages too horrible to mention. He was as much an anarch i 1st as Czolgosz and • hla Infamous scheme a thousand times more horri ble; but last year they removed his bonce to Connecticut and reintorred them with honors and a monument. No, I am still the same old rebel— unreconstructed, unrepentant, and I am Incredulous of any real or last ing harmony between the north and the | south as long as tho pension grab goes on and gets bigger every year and we have to pay a third of It for being con quered. If peace and love and har mony prevail, why bleed us forever? Why tako our hard earnings to sup port the children and grandchildren oz union soldiers, one-third of whom were Hessians and hirelings who were fight ing for $10 a month and rations, with i no thought of patriotism? From that ! imported class, no doubt, sprang these i anarchists that breed discord and dis content among our people. Czolgosz was no foreigner. He was born in Detroit, went to school there, learned his trade there, and his elder brother vrm a soldier in the union army, and ho *s just as much an American citi zen as 54 per cent of tho population of New York Oity—native-born, but of foreign parents. The seeds of anarchy wero sown long ago, and it Is too lato to drive it out by any legislation. The assassins of our presidents were all native-born American citizens, In deed. It is not surprising that among 75,000,000 of people there are to be ! found a few men of such abnormal mind as to glory in killing a president. As Roosevelt said, a president must take his chances. “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” Why that wretch should wish to kill such a kind-hearted and unselfish man as Mr. McKinle.y, passeth comprehension. If he was jealous of power or great wealth, why didn’t ho pursue Morgan or Rockefeller or Carnegie? Oh. the pity of it! An unselfish, great-hearted, Christian gentleman. No wonder the women are helping to build the At lanta monument, for Mr. McKinley j model husband, true to his mar- ’ was a riage vows and ever thoughtful of his [ loving wife. Even in apprehension of his fate he carried $100,000 of life In surance, and it was all for her—yes, all for her whom lie loved better than fame or wealth or power. And now comes President Rtroee- veil. the ftret proeldeot from Georgia we had a United State* bank he would close It and remove the deposits. Ye6, I know tho stock from away back. When I was a school boy I visited Roa well, whore tho Kings and Dunwoodys and Bollocbs and Pratts and Hands ail lived in elegant seclusion. Dan Elliott was one of my companions—a mischievous, black-eyed youth of 16; I went to school with him. He was half-brother to our president’s mother. Yee, 1 know the stock, and maybe I can got some little office with good pay amd little work—something Kko a sinecure or a sine qua non—something that would suit my doolinJng roars and lot me down easy. I think I would like that, and the prosldont ought to give It to me because I went to school with his half-unclo Dan or his uncle half Dan-that’s reason enough. But my time Is up, for my wife says she Is going to take an evening nap and I must look after tho two little trranrldaueditors Tessin's children There is a brand new little boy there now and the little girls are staying with us till their little brother gets ac qualnted. Before long I will have to brush up my old baby songs again and sing that boy to sleep. They keep on working me os long as I last. When I die 1 reckon the women will build a monument to me and say on it: “Ho was a faithful husband and father. He nursed the children and grandchildren as long ns ho lasted. •• —BUI Arp, in Atlanta Constitution. CRANFORD JILTED FIANCE And Chester Citizens Ask That His Commission De Withheld. A sensational romance has just come to light at the war department at Washington through the efforts of a number of prominent citizens of Ches ter, S. C., to prevent President Roose velt from Issuing a commission to Wil liam P. Cranford, who was recently ap pointed a first lieutenant in the regu lar army. it appears that young Cranford is a member of one of the most aristocratic families in the Palmetto State. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war he enlisted in one of the South Caro lina regiments and rendered gallant service in Cuba. Later he was ap pointed second lieutenant of volun teers and went to the Philippines, where he again distinguished himself, and won an appointment in the regu lar army as first lieutenant. His relatives and friends at his home in Chester united in a general testi monial as to his military, moral and so cial standing, and were only too glad to approve the action of the war de partment in recognizing his military qualifications. A short time ago the announcement of his engagement to marry one of the most beautiful and aceomplisned young ladies was formally authorized, and preparations for the wedding were made, to take place one day last week, The bride's trosseau was completed, the bridesmaids selected, the best man and groomsmen chosen, and every de tail for the wedding feast fully arrang ed. The night before the wedding was to have been solemnized Lieutenant Cranford called, at the residence of his intended bride. He remained there until about 10 o clock and suddenly took his departure. He at once addressed a brief but polite note to the mother of bis flancee informing her that the mar rlage would not take place, as he had ceased to love her daughter. The startling and unexpected break ing off of the engagement continues to be a mystery to the relatives and friends of the bride, and the greatest Indignation prevails In social circles at Chester as to the actual cause of Lieu tenant Cranford’s ungallant action. In the absence of a full explanation of his peculiar conduct, many of the prominent people of Chester, who had previously urged his appointment to the regular army, joined in a petition to the president to withhold the issu anee of a commission to Lieutenant Cranford until a thorough investigation of the circumstances can be made. DOER LEADERS EXILED. Kitchener Adopts New Plan In Ifibrl to Terminate War. A pamphlet has been published ai Pretoria under Lord Kitchener's au thorlty containing notice of the perma nent banishment of several Boer lead ers captured since September 15. A proclamation has also been issued providing for the sale of properties ol burghers still in the field In accordance vtth the terms of Lord Kitchener’s pre vious proclamation. WOXAX EMBEZZLER CAPTURED. - Boston Police Take Charge of Miss Nellie Boyer. Helen or Nclliie Boyer, the young woman bookkeepejr of the Federal Telephone Company, of Pittsburg, Pa., for whom tho Atlanta police were asked to keep a lookout, because she had boon hoard to say she once lived >n Georgia’s capital, was arrested in Boston Friday. She is charged with tho embezzlement of nearly $1,000. Has Dole Resigned? Since the arrival of the steamer Sierra at San Francisco last \\ ednea day the story has been circulated that just before the vessel left Honolulu Governor Dole wrote his resignation and that it is now en route to Wash ington. I fiporffifl * CllllifliTS Brlet Brief Bnt BDt , B ^ h 300111101/ | of Happenings ia the State. | Nelson Rangers to Meet. The Nelson Rangers ia to hare a re union In Macon on the 23d and 24th of October, when the other veterans gather. Colonel Bob Nlsbot, of Macon, Is in charge of the affair. County Seat Changed. Notification has been received at the office of the secretary of state to the effect that the county seat of Bryant county has been moved to Clyde, from ElLabelle. The result of the vote for the removal was for Clyde, 511 and for Ellabollo, 230. * * * Mi,ea MeKon Gets a Job - Miles Melton, of Conyers, has re C6lv ^d the first appointment of Warden Dawk, of the federal prison. Ho will be officially known as farmer and ma* ter ot transportation. He will assume bia duties as eoon as tho I> rlson °P ens - Mr - Melton has been a farmer all his lifo - He was born and rear °d near Shellman, Randolph county, and lived there untiI abollt twe,ve y ears of a « e - when h e moved to C^yers. He Is a confederate veteran and is about 5* years of age. * * * To Have Independent Steamer. The Chattahoochee river will have an independent steamer within the next two weeks. The Three States, which was partially burned some time ago at the Columbus wharf, has been refitted and will be operated by a com pany having its headquarters in Bain bridge. Bainbridge business men and a number of well known river men are interested In the enterprise. It will be the only independent steamer on the river, all the other vessels being In the Columbus Steamboat Associa tlon. • • • Scarlet Fever Suspends Schools. The Rome public schools, white and colored, havo been suspended for two weeks upon request of the city board of health. The same body has written to the various Sunday school superintendents asking that for three Sundays no ses sions of the schools be held. The board of health based Its ac tlons upon the prevalence of scarlet fever In tho city. There are a few mild cases In the city, and as a matter of precaution the board deemed It advisable to take im mediato action and prevent tho congre nation of children. No serious alarm Is expressed and the people are tran quil over the situation. • * * School Tax Creates Interest. State School Commissioner Glenn's movement for local taxation for school purposes, which he has bo strongly recommended in his annual report to the general assembly, is re ceiving an impetus from all parts of t be state, and it is likely that the act providing for the right of communi lies and counties to Incorporate for the purpose of taxation for schools only will bo one of the first to pass the house and the senate and become a law. The bill will likely first come up in the senate. Senator .Johnson, of the | fifth district, will present the hill. Commissioner Glenn, since the agi tation of the question commenced, has received much encouragement in the ' movement, and he believes that it will meet with success in the next general assembly. * The Dog aa Property. Probably never before in the his tory of Georgia; was a prisoner sold to the highest bidder, because bond could not be made to secure release from prison. However, –ueh was the case in Atlanta a few days ago. The prisoner in question was a little black water sponied named "Fannie,” a canine that had been confined in the Tower for a month past. Sheriff Nelms, pursuant to an order from Judge J. H. Lumpkin, directed that the animal be sold, and she was placed on tho legal block. l-arnlo was imprisoned aa a re sult of a controversy over her owner. ] ship between two negro women. One of them instituted bail trover proceed I ings and “Fannie” was placed in jatl. ! A bond of $120 was assessed, but both of the women failed to give it. The dog was bid in by the plaintiff. Suggests Capitol Annex. In Adjutant General Roberts’ re P° rt l b * s 5' ear 1° Governor Candler there will llaely bo a recommendation lh at aH anne« bo built to the state eapitol. Assistant Adjutant General Byrd. who is tho active custodian of state public building's, has suggested to Adjutant General Robertson that since the state is now crowded for space in the present building an annex should be constructed on the lot opposite the north end of tho capltol building, just , in the rear of tha Episcopal cathedral. ' and fronting on Hunter street 1 In this building Colonel Byrd pro posea to locate the supreme court the state library, the department of geolo ! gy and the state museum. A building similar In architecture, but smaller in size than the present capltol he suggests, with three stories and no clome. • • * Day For Georgia Editors. The state fair to be held at Savon nah this fall will have a6 its guests the editors and publishers of the state and 1 their wives. Both the Georgia Press j Association and the Weekly Press Aa- j 8oclfttloc have °d** on aaso j H Estill, of The Savannah as the day named tor the reception of the editors when they will gather at ^ banquet hall of the De 8oto ho te i to be received by Colonel Estill an< j a committee of citizens. After tak ln g j n fair the guests will be enter tained at Wimberly. Colonel Estlll's summer residence, at the Isle of Hope, where a terrapin stew and an oyster roast wiU be the leaning features. This will be the first Joint meeting of the two press associations, and will bring together practically all the newspaper ro en of the state, • * • Department a Money-Maker. A larger amount has been cleared the ** te department of agriculture | this year on the Inspection of fertlllz era and oils than ever before, The department has turned Into the state treasury during tho fiscalyeaj , j which ended September 30 $3–,–4<.i» net received from the inspection of fertilizers and approximately $12,(XW received from the inspection of oils, These amounts exceed the net amounts turned into the state from the same sources on any previous year by about $10,000. This showing is regarded as re markable. The total makes the de partment of agriculture self-sustaining j by more than $40,000. No department ; of the state government can make as good a showing of its financial condi , tion as this, and the large increase In the amount this year has been a sur prise to Commissioner Stevens and the other officials of the department, in recent years the department has grown to be one of the most impor tant of the state government, and has done much through its fertilizer and j oil departments toward protecting the farmers and others using these pro ducts from being imposed upon by dealers of spurious goods. The large amount of tags sold this year shows a large increase of fertlli ; zer used, * * * New Georgia Postmasters. List of fourth-class postmasters ap pointed the past week is as follows: Acherd, Dodge county, A. R. Daugh try, vice Desire Van Quae them., re moved, Ben Hill, Fulton county, M. S. Mc Gee, vice C. C. Holbrook, resigned. Canoe Station, Emanuel county, L. V. Envmitt, vice P. H. Emmitt, dead. Danlelsvdlle, Madison county, M. E. Griffith, vice D. E. Griffith, removed. EH, Banks county, A. B. Smith, vice W. H. Meeks, resigned. Everett’s Station, Crawford county, O. B. Young, vice H. E. Sanford, re moved. McPherson, Paulding county, C. D. Holland, vice W. D. Howell, removed. O’Neal’s Springs, Meriwether coun ty, S. T. Gillespie, vice W. A. Gilles pie, Jr., removed. Jeffersonville, Twiggs county, De witt Carswell, vice S. D. Pettis, re moved. ML EllersHe, Harris county, George A. Redding, vice Robert H. Willis, re moved, * * * McKinley Monument Fund Grows, Not alone Is the south to claim the privilege of contributing to tho mo"u ment in Atlanta to the memory of prudent McKinley. A few days ago a 525 was received as a con tribution to the fund from a citizen of New York state. The check was sent H. Baldwin, Jr., president of the Long Island railroad, From OMo also came a check for $100> 3iga . ^ ky u on Patrick Calhoun, who at one time a prominent Atlantian. jjr. Baldwin numbers many Geor as k is warm personal friends and for a number of years was closely identified with Interests in the souti^ In a letter accompanying tho check Mr Baldwin sends a message of high Mt indorsement and encouragement to ^ plan of eTeting the monumont to Prudent McKinley’s memory H on. Patrick Calhoun of Cleveland $10o! 0 „ in forwarding a check for gives his heartiest indorsement to the movement and savs the entire coun try is watching with deepest interest Atlanta’s action in this matter. "Nothing has ever been done,” he writes, “to so seal the tie of friendship that the martyred McKinley was chief ly instrumental in binding.” The fund Le now nearing the $6*000 mark. We are ready to enter your name on 0 ur subscription books. You will not miss the small sum necessary to be come our customer. _ “CONSCIENCE MONEY” RETURNED. ; - Yorker Refunds to Government Amount Overpaid I11 Duties. Secretary Gage Thursday received in an envehvpe. postmark Now York, September 20, ltMU, $6,150 in bills of denominations ranging from $50 to $500. This large sum of money was I accompanied only by the following ! statement: "After much thought I have become convinced that duties were not fully paid as desired, difference estimaetd a< 1 about 2 per cent. The wish now is to rectify’ what was done during some years ago and amount is sent which ft is felt must be paid to tire United 1 states to discharge those treasury duties and do the right. Above has ] been great grief.” No name was signed to this comrnu . nicatkm. *6 Thou Shalt Not Covet” PERFECT CONTENTMENT IS BORN IN THE KITCHEN. HEALTHFUL MEAlc DAINTILY SERVED, MAKE “A HEART TO MEET ITS FATE." Write tor Catalogue of 100 different combinations of the best productions of the Twentieth Century, and, for a modest outlay, make life worth living. 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SLIPPERS worth 1.50 at OS « U 1.25 at $1.–| HATS worth $3.50, at $2.98. HATS worth $2.00, at HATS worth 2.50, at 1.98. HATS worth $1.50, at i£»“NICE LINE OF TRUNKS. gj –~A FULL LINE 01 ^>1 OVERALLS, SHIRTS, DRAWERS. UNDERSHIRTS, OUTINGS, CALICO CHEAPER THAN EVER BEFORE. L. K. BAGLEY. Albany Sc Northern Railway* To Take Effect 5 A. M. Monday, June 19, 1899. Central Time Standard. Betw een Albany and Cordeie.__________ A _ North FirTtCL B om^h First Class 21 11 17 Stations. 18 12 Dnllv Sun- Onf/d Sun Sund’y exc’pt day Daily Daily Mxd. Pas. only. Pas. p Pas. Pas. -v-voDODoooo^or 2 P ^ascicscoooaoao g ,_;©as-*fioc©Yf<«n ►-.I'SMMa.cni-'Co'g' ogookocooC Arrive Leave . 2 . 05 o Tf Albany ^ to O oi it* . . Ot oc H . Beloit ►-* t-o bs O o» . . A O o . Pliilema t—t m rfx ^ ox to -1 10 Oakfield b - to O era . O' O s Warwick o O _C- a A m 03 Raines m M M 'UN —1 . . O* to ct H Lv . Cordeie At m CO c J. S. CREWS, Gen’I. Man**®