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L ~— — I THE MACON TELEGEAPH: WEDNESDAY MOENING, MAY 22, 1895. THE COUNTY SCHOOL FUND. Jhe School Board Was Not Given as Much as It Asked for by Soreral Thousand Dollars. MUST SCALE EXPENSES, plauentrazg's Bosft Wti Accepted and th« Book* larriHlrnd til IJlra—.V,w Stand to ISo Opened—Smith's Bondini.it Kolioiid. WUa county commissioners held a Nery Important meeting yesterday. The'clerk reported on all his accounts to Mt, In order that the treasurer's books might be tuned over to Mr. Mnesonburg, the newly elected treas urer. The funds In the treasury were Ordered turned over to Mr. Muzscn- burg, who had obtained a mandamus absolute from the court, upon which his 1225,000 bond was accepted and be tna allowed to qualify. The funds turned over to him by Clerk of the Commissioner* *6tnlth amounted to Slbout $24,000. (The bond of Mr. W. O. Smith Be anting treasurer, was canceled nod his bondsmen released. The bond was 110,000. It was decided to extend the roadway between Mousey villa and Jones county, trbe roud rune to HM/s line oni the Jones county sWo, rvnd from Macon to Anisseyvllla, leaving about a mile and a half to be opened beyond Mfisney- vlllo In ostler to secure a thoroughfare along that route to donee county. it eras also directed that a set of Georgia Reports bt purwhoaed for Itho city court. This was upon .a recast' request from tbe Macon tssr. [Pile school board asked for $50,518.14 for Mils year. The comm)s«loners gave them $46,000' The appropriation iwao re duced ■ because uhe commissi oners are of the opinion that a saving can be inode In the w-uy of furniture, petty In- rideoteI*, sabool room Supplies, Janitor suppUes, rapolrs, improvements, etc. last year tile appropriation was $40,000 added to the $2,000 In tho board's school fund, mating n total of $43,000. Thus It sviu be seen that the appropriation this year la $2,000 more than ladff year. This eras authorised by the fact that tho suhooln now have about 200 more stu dents Ann tout year, which requires more furniture, additional eoliool sup- plles, more leathers and more sdhool room. Home now eoliool houses will In.vc to lie built, among the number one ait Oranseyvlllc. MUSI. ni'lN’RON ©HAD. Bho Wen One of the Oldest and Moat llenurlcjlble Woiuois In Mucoh. WEATHER INDICATIONS ■ WaoJ.lngrton, May 2L—For Georgia: Fair except show ore n w the Coast; warmer In porulSirn portion; northerly winds. Observations at Moron, taken,ot 6 p. ro. for the pr®e*« awencytou* noun: Maximum Kropervvurcfl M; minimum temperature. M. ItaJirfah, 44 Intm. itivcr faltbw; Mouth wfaidsi A. <>. Goodloe, Observer 0. B, Woatner Bureau. CITY NOTES. JOHNSON GOT »1,000.-Tbe Jury In the case of L. A. Jritnson vs. the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Company awarded the plaintiff $1,000 In the superior court. MVMDVa SUFI*.—The negro Aleck MoBrtde was beard In his complaint against the Georgia Southern before Judge Hardeman yesterday. Aleck wants 115,000 for the loss of his right leg. The-bearing was not oonoluded. (ADD PERSONALS. Col. J. A. Burney, state manager of the Connoatlcut Independent Insurance Company, la In tbe city, visiting Messrs. Davis & Wlnshlp, general agents. I , I GONE TO BAVANWAH.-Rev. J. a. Wray went to Bavsnnoh yesterdsy to deMwar an oddrsas be'ore tin, Busts Sun day School Osivenclon, wbl'.h mil now IQs Boston On Savann uh (Ms wees. Mr. Wrsy will be absent from (ho Otty tor the rest of the we-tc. ANOTHER VIEJW OF IT.—The offi cials at the Southern mad deny that Mrs. Spudding was knocked down by a truck; declaring that her hip was frac tured by a fall, caused possibly by collision with a negro porter, who wan lifting boxes from tbe train. LBOTURIBB ON THE Hour liAN'D.— Rationing next Sudsy tgtrt Rev. «. L. Morris will deUver a senes of lectures on the Holy Dand. The lectures mu treat of Ms trip to the East recently, principally of the Hl'Ay band. They wtH be given £i regrf«r onmr os to the places' he vtmtKri. The prints Is oordtally. «n- vtted to attend. A DIG PLANTER'.--Mr. IH. J. La mar, Jr., Is a planter on a. large scale. Helerunnlng hlgplon, ■ rr.ur end Dougherty counties and from the Bold 312 bales of cotton in Macon on Mon day nnd 400 (bales In Albany yester day, making 712 bales In all, for which he received $ 1-2 cents per pound. Had Mr. Lamar been compelled to dispose of this cotton eatller, like the gen erality of farmers, he would have re alised a little more than half the amount named. |Mm. Atm B. Bondoin died a t her homo, 605 (MullHvry etreet, yesterday morn ing at 7 o'clock, after oi omnparaMvcly lirU*f lUlmutt. Hn the ihuth of Mira. Benton Macon bos hJt her oVUwt tamale citizen, ido luuvlng lived boro for slxtj-four yeans anil aswnyw enjoyed the d ottnefloo of 1x4n« one of 4be must lovable and use ful wsitnsd In the ootmuunlty. Bho leaitxM four iliughtera, Mrs. Robert IFJialtuy, IMvs. L. B. Mallory, 511ns J. DC. Bouton and Mm. AHfod Jessup rilm funorui will take place at 11 n'eloek thin moruC'ng fretm Christ Bp!*- oojul church, 'file Rev. F. F. lt»»wo trill idlleUte. Tho pall bcarem w.11 bo J. P. Roosevelt, J, M. Walker, 4t. L. fiVsnIkor, 111. O. Mix, G. II. i’km and A. P. Ftaitlay. iMm, IBontunfa rnudden name was M 'Mm. Annie Benton wus lxrrn In lAugOtok Oct. '14, 1811. She iu:ir-/ rid Atom IBentou, J'Vh. 10, 1831, and named ert once ti» Meson Amos Ben ton died mime runo -during the tlrat your of the war nt MaVqOTub. During the tvur of 1837 and the Con- gcdemlo war Airs. Bratton <wjb it the M «C uflaiku Ur her family, ami til- VMosigh who wlsa the most gentle and gSCtnudy of women she micoorafully ixniductd the nmwcomnnt of her Inis- I Kind's wy OMMlfltaMe properly. Sho tana a romarksiblo woman In nritry re- npoctx, and up to the very lflBt of her Imc life she rctulnrtl to Uie fullest ull her mewtul fuoultdoe, und took the ktcopeHt IndereMt to' foreign and domes- rkc iHt'.nlm and in sffura Ronerully. Bho was ono of Che best toformed old ladim In the Htnitv, sal was almest an fepeyo!\«|nLi Of •hiutocVvil foeta both os regunlol 'AmeeUu nnd Europe. ilWteVashnrtM wtas her dom'.uiwt trait of riuuucter. Slu, wjh wllhout ego tism. Far that rvason her quirk oral really sympathy caused Iwr to bo es pecially beloved by young people. In ■whom She took deep Indvawt, nnd.into Rheas onUoyment! and pVxwures «ho entered bralllDy us long ns kIi© hud Btrwmtth oven to silt up-when she was yio longer able ho leave h-c room. To lbo last rise ptwn’cvetl a spirit of youth- Moms and oheerfutoeas altogether re- ■HtaMh the rare und be.iut.ful spirit of a thonsugbly umwllWi wonsuo. aBA'NT GOtNO iANt> GONE.—A large number of Pylthlans will leave ■cm the early train this morning for Atlanta to be present at the elcotlon Of grand officers of the Grand Lodge, which takes place today. Many went Up yesterday, nnd tt Is estimated that Macon will have at least seventy-live votes In the election. Reports from Atlanta yesterday were to the effect that K was highly probable that Mr. W. H. Schntrman would be eleoted grand chancellor on the first ballot. MULBERRY OHUTICH TONTCKHfr. The prayer meeting at Mulberry church tonight will pe conducted by the Epwonth League. Dr. Monk will give a short leoturo on his recent visit to 'Epworth, England, in addition to the usual services, tho lecture will be .interesting and tbe special music, ar ranged for the services will doubtless he greatly appreciates by those who arc present. Ev-ry member of the church and League, nnd the public generally are cordially Invited to be present. ALUMNI BANQUET.—The Macon alumnt olihpter of the Pht Delta ThriH will banquet nt the Hotel Lanlnr Frl day night, 24th Inht. Hon. John P. Ross Is muster of ceremonies. Ad dresses will be delivered by Hon. Rob ert JIodgeB, Felton Hatcher, William 51. Conner, Robert L. Anderson, Prov ince rrosldont Frank C. Keen of Ogle thorpe nisi Col. Eric Gambrcll. At the meeting or£i»!uutlon of the nlumnl chapter will bo perfected by tho real- dent inambers. Tile society boasts among Its distinguished members such mon as ex-Prosldent Harrison and Vlco-Presldenlt Adtni Stevenson. FIGHTING THE SUMS. Tho Assembling of the Middle Georgia Anil-barroom Convention * Yesterday, LARGE DELEGATIONS HERE. The Exereliei And Speechee of a Slott Xutefeetlnf; Character—Welcoming EzcrcliM At (h* Academy- Programme for Today, The <M*coo district convention of the Georgia Prohibition. Association was oalled to rider at 11 a. m. by tbe pres ident, Col. C. >R. Pringle. In a brief speech he Htitrid the object of he con vention of representative men from the various counties of tbe district, nnd then aonoonoed the order of business. Tbe old hymnl “OriWnhttoin” was sung and then Rev. J. V. 51. Morris offered a prayer In behalf of the movement egilnat tho liquor traffic, and a special Messing upon the deilibepaitlon* of the convent Ion assembled, to this city. TrcsMcnt Pringle then called for tbe enrollment of delogames. The following Is a IMt of names given at the morning session. Other deksgnites arrived ■in the city later to the dry and Vast night: IV. B. Paschal, J, G. Dozier, G. J. Dpt mg. IW. L. Gloss, J. Y. Jlhns, Rev. H. R. Felder, 51. B.. Farrell, A. L. Culpepper, 5V. H. Cutter, Lima.f Williams, W. J. Robartsonv C. B. Ellis, Miss Ala ReesC, John W. Ellla, J. L. Hollsfleld, Water B. ,HU1, N. H. Mc Cray, J. Y. Curgile, J. G. (Harrison, W. H. Hill, G. 5V. Thatp, Bev, J. F. Wurdlaw, Rev. J. V. M. 5Iorrts, O. 'R. Hanpor, G. T. Fagan. J. H. Grtoer, Rev. J. B. JriMStwn, J. L. Fincher, Jos'aih A. Flournoy, J. W. Alien, Rev. I. G. IWulker, J. J. Keith. G. O. Persona, D. S. Redding A. A. Deloach, Judge IB. T, Pound, C. C. ■Holmes, S. B. Burr, Rev. W. E. Per- ryclenr, S. 51. Wayrtraiu, J. O. Man- glum, tier. J. B. (MiOGefoeo, Rev. 1. F. Griffith, J. H. ..MoGehee, ,T. H. McCoy, 8, Z. Weibeter, «. N. B. Braduell, Rev. IW. ®. Mumford, J. W. F. Hlghtowar, J. It. Adams, J. W. Powell, J. O. Grtoer, ‘Mtes Maggie Clements, 51rs. WaJhar B. Hill, Mrs. J. tH. L. GerdUnle, Dr. Alonzo Monk, dies. J. A. Thomas, Or. J. B. Gum- brcR, Bev. J. T. Ainsworth, W. H. Gatoes, Oary Sharanon. After tbs enrollment of delegates em>- loots for ««u»e|ou were announced ny tlio president Dr. J. B. (McGehen made a strong speech on the eutoeet *'Logos Suasion for tbo Drunkard Maker." hi? remarks on VhOs tropic were, earnest:y ana forcibly dettvored, and In conclusion be od In winch be presented h!s facta and figures and drew deductions therefrom carried conviction to skeptics, and pift apathetic minds to thinking about tbe question. Ills remarks throughout were frequently applauded. His pero- nr was b.-autlful and fervent, nr.d elicited many complimentary criticisms after adjournment. The convention ctoeed the night ses sion by a benediction. TO-DAY'S MEETING. The convention will meet In Mul berry Street ckurdi annex this mor:i- Ing at 9 o'clock to receive reports of committees Bod receive all delegates who arrived too late for enrollment yesterday. There will be an afternoon session at 4 ■■'■ i--.k. iiuslness will be transacted at both sessions, and short, Interesting speeches delivered. Another meeting will be held r•• < Academy of Sluele tonight, at which speeches will be delivered by Dr. Btrndlsy of Augusta and Rev. J. B. Humrfcutt, president of vhe State Ag ricultural College. Tbe exercises will be similar In Character to those of lari night. The public Is Invited to all these meetings—not only temperance people, but others. The exercises are very entertaining, and the delegates would toe glad to have the citizens of Macon present at their meetings. NOTES. The Bongs by the South Mtacon choir were beautifully rendered. The cbolr Is composed of fire ypung ladles and Ihr.in onrw4l<M«s. HR. three gentlemen. Their voices were strong and muslcnl.and every song was loudly cheered. On a targe canvas stretched above the stage were the impressive worde: “In order to live the saloon must have 100,000 boys a year. Have you a boy to spare?" Each speaker made refer ence to fheee ominous words, and asked every father and mother to oonslder the question carefully. At the night session at the Academy of aiuslo Mrs. Gussle Mitchell will favor the convention with a song. This will be much appreciated by those who hear her, for her voice Is admirably suited to tile selection given her. . One noticeable feature of the conven tion is Uhait several young men are among.the delegates. They have en listed In the cause early In life, and Have pledged themselves to fight sa loons. One of the delegates, a Populist, Injected politics Into his speech, and gave the Democrats a thrust In the ribs, which brought a quick response from a Man roe county Democrat, which ended the pleasantry. JURY YS. COMMISSIONERS. Livelj Times Expected in Bibb County’s Aflairs on Account of tbe Presentments, the insurgent leaders, were last reported tx> (be ^tx>e^nff *we^wa2td-t*wojrcl pel. TTCiey had an Yncoonter nvjftii gov- ernnKtn-t troape •everal tfays 0®o at w** on>anco, nea^r Holquln* After a •ft hfeb lasted aeveixii hours the tewwsent fotrvc -ssttbarew. Daring the battle Arizen of ‘the fipaml^h forces wo? -vrciuna- ert. CapL Gen. Caanpoe vlaJtoi hlatanzaa oad Oiei^ugos oni Ibis way east. COMMISSIONERS WILL FIGHT, They c'ltim to Have IToae bat the Beit IntereiU of the County At HeArt ant Will A newer Any CharfM to the Con trnry, ■WAPID TRAiNUBT.—The Brunswick T'.mes-AdverHser tells of tho first car load of Irish potatoes of the season. They wore shipped by Mr. Wlllkim HsMey of Brunswick, They wore de livered to the Sounhern road on Friday and was* (Mvered In Cincinnati on Sunday, six hours behind the passen- por train that left Tlrtmawlek at the same time. Truck farming Is becoming one of the modt valuable of the South ern's resoutcra for freight, and oil the roads tn Georgia nre preparing to 'nomile gr.rtt quantities of fruits and vepethbles during tho season Just open ing up. THE E7LKS TONIGHT. C-ramt TUrlwoue. Social Session ami German. Tho crawl barbecue, Rxriul owlnn pn»l gormnn nt Ocniulj^o yurk this at- iteru-Hoi tvnd niyht, given toy the Klks to <ho»r fn.xwV, wlU too a social of- (Sir of greet towrrat. ( Tto,- f,vsul oivuelon will toeg'n nt 4 tofokx.de this cufteramto with dsnclnc, hrhlch will be kopt up until 0 o'clock, it MM Ihuo tbe Ixutoecuo vrk bo (served. Tbts <wRl lset until 8 o’clock, stud will be ■BBOrriUJ by- tho social octtAon. which win M umtl 0 o'clock. Vtaoi 0 o'clock until U o'clock vr.11 4xs tho cermrux 111 which over fifty of fclacnnfo tuoet briUSmt yuting eodety (Kvqdo VriH oraasge. Over 200 Invitations have been sent put, oral more that* a dooea, ooupke luve oMWoMed to act oh chaperone*. {Everything that cnukl oomduco to the gile.ixuiv, comfcirt and ei|l«vment of tho urge number tovttovl to toe pre^-nt has Imoo atWmdcd to by the several com- tntbnee. Tbe lrartvecue. which Is to the liandn of M-wri. 8. R. IVIloy, Sun B. Blunter end R. C. Jloxlehurat, will be tone of the mast miiuptnou* ui.l tempt ing fcMsta ever ftpreid to Bibb county, Kvtotoh ts Jiv-tly ftunous for Its ek-guot V. L. I. nrCNrc.—The 'Macon Light Infantry will hold their annual pltnlo at Jordan’* Grove today. Jordan's Orove itodny, Jordan's Grove Is near Montleollo, on the .Moron ond North ern railroad, nnd a special train will loot's from tn front of Central City Park Got* tl 7:15 Uila morning with about forty Light Infantrymen In uni form ond sev-ral hundred of their friends. Jordan’s Grove Is a now pic nic ground for 'Mnoon people, but It Is said to bo o beautiful place. In every avny suited to plcnhss. One of tho featured of <hs picnic will be tbs rifle contest, and there will too great rivalry for The prtxw. Dancing will to* kept up oil day. DR. WALKER'S FRAGRANT MOUTH WASH AND DENTIFRICE. For sals at all <ln» atom. Dr. H. W. Walker, Den tist. over Solomon's Jewelry Store, Sec- oral street. TlTOHt HAST PEHIYIRMIAINCE. The Macon 'Minstrels Will Say Faro- well Tomorrow Nlghl. Tile (Macon Minstrel Company will gtvo their last performance In Macon tomorrow night at tho Academy of Music. The reserve asle has teen fine hnd those wishing to oee this performance will do .well to got llwlr scats re served wBhout delay. Mr. (Harry Wil son of 'Mlllcdgevllle 1* expected to ar rive ohls morning. Mr. Wilson has a highly cultivated tenor voice, and the people of 'Macon will remember his singing for a long while. Mr. Charles MoCardle will alee give a very great Surprise In hiu boss sole, which ts extra tone. Tho march of ih« (bankers is something great and every man tak ing part In It It Is tip to date. The mar.to ora* originated toy Mr. Ad Thomas, whom every one knows _ the best drilled man In the city. Don't fall to see the great street parade at noon tomorrow. Reserve sale »t Holt's soda fountain, t a. m. to «:S0 p. m. vrsrrons in the ctty. Athens R. L. Mom, Jr, In Macon yesterday. R. G. Matbows of Bamesvtlte was a guest Ct the Lanier yesterday. B. F. Hawklnn and wife af Thatms- vUls spent yesterday In ilUcon. Or B. Davis of McRae was registered at the Utolcr verier-Jay. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. SanderavlUe. May 21.—(EpfXrtal.)— During a thtinderetorm today about 3 o'clock lightning struck the magnifi cent dkrellinc of Hon. B. T. Rawlings, In the southeastern part of the city, doing considerable damage. The build ing was fired, but no one nvas killed and ndthlng very serious resulted. •• Irvdoraed Che antl-bannoom but now penu- tng before the leglataWiro of nw slate as the beet and surest moanu of ridding toe State of Che liquor 'traffic. RESOLUTIONS BY W. B.i HILL. Hon. Walter B. Htll offered the toliow- Ing resolutlona which were unanimously adopted; "Resolved. That this conveonoa bt- dorsee the antd-bureoom toll. “Second. Thait toe attempt of toe eme- ntkn of this measure to misrepresent tt by tietvrttyVnX tt with tos (Moca.tuaroiena dispensary toll! Is arcsSjy unjust and un fair; that a candid examlnatcouv of roe dn> measures so clearly discloses tnotr uivllkeoesa than we trust this trscK of t ne enemy will reset against those who have rdSDDtod (O He ■Tbh-a. We request the oomumtee on resolutions to report fully to too conven tion respecting tho provisions or toe Wit with any amendments they nwy wtsn to singost" Tho resolutions were referred to tne committee on resdSutkm* , Rev. J. B. Gsanbrell. president of Mer cer University, made the next •aodroae. He spake In strong teimo ravonng roe antt-barroom tall and gave as mis reason that It dispensed with barrooms. Among other thins* toe doctor said tout toe polttOcLns wore ns good as tne liquor men would let them be. He Illus trated the Idea, by teffing of the Irishman who, (when asked about hi* heatth, re plied that he was as good as tl»o devU would let him be. On motion of Rov. J. B. Mcaehee a committee af fifteen was appcCntod on rcaclutiona, ns DoUovrs: Dr. J. (B. Oam- brell or Bibb county, chairman; Writer D. 1UII of Ulbb county, J. »• unner or Hourion, J. W. Allen of Hancock, L M. Curry of Dodge, J. J. Kslto of Jefferson, Rsv. W. ». Perrycknr of tone. a. at- Wesyman of Spalding, J. O. (Mangnam or Tvylor, J. H. (McOohes of Talbott, J. W. F. Hightower of Upson, J. W. Jack ot Crawford J. W. Powell of IVUklneon. J. O. Person of (Monroe and J. O. Walker of Henry. (Rsv. Q. O. Smith followed In a biter bait pointed end earn ret appeal for unity of action and abandonment ol personal preference ns to any particular term ot 123$*tbe convention adjourned untu I p. tn. SAYS SHE IS POISONED. An Unfortunate Woman Found la a Precarious Condition. •Edna Lee, an unforounate woman, living over Freel’a barroom, on Fourth street, ova* found tn a precarious con dition at 1:30 o'clock last nlcbt by two pollcement. The policemen were on the sldeavalk ■below anil hearing groans and cries as If coming from some one In distress made an Investigation. The woman was found writhing in pain and when she saw the policemen told them ehe had been poisoned and gave them bhe name of a young man who had been visiting her as 'the party who did It. Tile policemen at once summoned Dr. Sullivan. The woman told Dr. Sulli van she had been poisoned and was suffering from great pain In her chest. Dr. Sullivan found her to be In a se rious condition and 1n all probability suffering from arsenic poisoning, One convulsion following rapidly after an other. The .woman told 'tho policemen Pile had the man whose name riho gave put under a $700 bond and .thait the case (Was 4o come up In court today. She further said he came to her last night and after a brief quarrel asked her to have a glass of beer. She consented and he aveift dawn stairs for the beer. When he returned 'they both drank and she Immediately felt the pains In her chest. That was at M^o’olock, and as the man Immediately left, she was alone until found lb ythe policemen. -At 3:30 this morning she (was Still In a serious condition. The outlook is Ohat some rare old itlmes will be had on account ot the grand Jury's censures of the county commissioners. The Jury showed considerable Impa tience at toe indifference with which the commissioners have hitherto re garded the Jury's recommendations. The grand Jury differs with the oom- nfisstonera about the policy of keep ing funds in the (Treasury when the people demand publlo improvements; the Jury Insists that the commission ers Should Issue bonds when necessary. The commissioners are censured far falling to heat .the court) house, and many other complaints are made. It mras reported on the streets yester day that Judge Hardeman would call the commissioners to account If they don’t do as the Jury demands. Chairman Davis of (the com mr: fed on ers was seen by a Telegraph man yes terday afternoon. He hod not read the presentments, but felt certain that he could fully answer any charges the Jury might make. He had Shown that the former Jury recommended and com plained about (things of <whldb (they had no knowledge, having never taken the trouble to investigate, end he believed the same would prove to be the case with this Jury. The other Jury had made a mountain out of the pauper meal ttoket system. It was shown that the matter wtis exaggerated, and by no means as represented by the grand Jury. The recommendation about the Jail proved to be unnecessary, as the work was then progressing. The Wal nut creek bridge recommendation was ill-advleed, ana he was satisfied that these preoerittnents would Itumi out the same way. As anticipated by the Telegraph, the grand Jury recommended the draining of the swamp by the county commis sioners. The tax reccSver’e books show that $17,291,950 in property has been re turned, this being a decrease of about one and a half million dollars. The tax collector's books show a bal ance due of $16,000. Of tile taxes paid, 51acon’s share was $145,653.02, wihlle the remainder of the county paid about $35,000. The Jury asks the court to force the commissioners to do their duty by the county. If they -won’t do bo other wise. the income tax decision. History of the Conference Between the Court Justices. THE CARNIVAL. Secretary Altmayer's Offlco (Busiest Place In Macon. afternoon session. The afternoon session was opened «JT son* and p~yw by ««. W. lu. Horry- On motion of Rev. J. H. WcGchee, toe delegates from the different coun ties suggested names of suitable per son* for toe executive oormntctces In thetr respective counties. The remainder of (he afternoon was spent In receiving reports as to toe condition of tho work In the several counties represented, and suggestions made for perfecting ortfintzkllon.. At 5:15 o'clock too convention ad journed to meet at the Academy of Muelc nt S p. nt., nnd 9 o'clock thita morning In the church annex. NIGHT SESSION. The delegatee reassembled at th« Academy of Music at night, where they were Joined by many of the people of Mlloon, who are colifted In toe war fare against saloons. Tho exercises were opened by a song by the 8ou<h Mnoon Methodist choir, "AU Hall the Power of Jesus’ Name” After this Dr. Dr. J. 11. Gambrel] offered a prayer. President Pringle Introduced Dr. Alonxo Monk, who had been requested to weloome toe delegates to the city of Mheoa. Dr. Monk's welcome was fe licitous in word, thought'and serttlmaat and aroused considerable enthusiasm, and added much Interest to the exer cises of the evening. President Pringle's response tn be half of the delegatee was brief, but earnest, and plainly shows the deep Interest bo feels tn this crusade ngainst the saloons of toe state. The South (Macon choir was then called upon for another song. Mr. C. T. Rodgers sang "Betty and the Baby" tn n clear, ntrong vote*, the choir Joining in the chorus. The scoff tree pathetic, and Illustrated in verse an episode fn the life of a poor drunken man In Iowa. After toe staging. President Pringle Introduced toe orator of (the occasion. Hon. F. J. 6tbley of Habersham coun- Mr. Sibley Is "at home’’ on the sub- A Telegraph reporter stepped Into Secretary AHmayer’e office yesterday and found the genial, hustling secre tary too busy to talk, while near at herd hie typewriter was working ap- parerllly for dear life. The fact of the matter Is the Im mense correspondence the secretary Is receiving has Just about usurped hl» business correspondence as well as monopolized his time. “Why, the let ters ore coming from all over the world," be said tn response Co the re porter's comment on too several hun dred lotiters stacked around him; "and to tell you toe truth." he added, "I believe iwe are going to have a bigger crowd than thsCotton States Exposi tion will have. You have Idea haw tho news la Bpreading and how deeply Interested both the people at home and abroad are In rthe carnival. It has struck the keynottr and 18 going to be the biggest thing this section ever saw." Among the big exhibits already promised will be the celebrated Jones watermelon, which la generally con ceded (to w „ot only .the finest flavored but the largest watermelon on earth. This exhibit will be made by Mr. IW. H. Newsome of Lee county, a brother- in-law of the laite Primus Jones, the famous “flret bale" man. He Is also a brother-in-law of Mr. J. H. Williams of this city. Mr. Newsome will bring enough of toe melons do make a grand show, and others trill follow. Washington, May 21.—Commissioner Miller this afternoon sent the follow ing telegrams to alt collectors of Inter nal revenue in the United States. "Dispense with services of all bods employed under allowances mj •for Income tax work, at close ot f ness on 25th Inst., reporting number discontinued and salary expense allowance of each." ■Many more or less ingenious sp ulatlons regarding the history of ' last decision of tbe supreme court ofl the United States upon the Income tax ' taw are In circulation, and the sup posed attitude of several of the Jus tices thereto at various dates between the close of re-argument and the re- ssseanHUng of tbe court yesterday have, been, set forth with much detail. It may be worth while to state a few facts comcenflng toe decision and the preparation of opinions. There was but one formal conference by the Justices of the court upon toe income tax sub sequent to toe re-argument. This conference was held on the 11th Inst., and there was never any doubt as to the aittltude of the several Jus tices, or as to what tbe decision would be, nor as to concurring or dissent-, In goplnlon. The rehearing of the case. It is authoritatively learned, ■ was 1 'brought aBout In occordance with the long settled prat-tbs—of the court as laid down In the ease'di Walker vs. the Public Schools of St. Louis. One of tbe Justices, presumably Sir. Shlras, who voted with the four declaring the law constitutional ait the first hearing, expressed a desire to have toe case reargued, and cotnnnutftcatlon was then bad with Justice Jackson to learn if he could sit with tbe court. But had he not been able to come to Washing ton. the rehearing would have been granted Just the same. The preparation of opinions was be gun at once after the conference re ferred to, and there Is a good authority for ajiying that the Judgment of the court was submitted In type to several Judges as early ae last Friday. Outside of the action of the Justices themselves, the chief credtt for secur ing the rehearing of the cases is said - by those who are acquainted with the facts to be due to Mr. W. D. Guthrie of New York, who opened the argu ment both on (he origlnat hearing atid the rehearing. When the decision of the court was announced on April 8. Mr. Guthrie was Impressed with the Idea that upon a jehearlng the ma jority of the court would be Induced to declare (he whole law Invalid, and he a vised that a rehearing be nsked for. It Is said that he was antago nized In (his by nearly all the array of eminent counsel engaged with him to lihe tntse, their view being that it would be best to hold to what they had rather than to risk hat they knew not would come. The result wn' that nt last Guthrie's views were coincided CAMPOS WANTS MORE TROOPS. > Having a Hard Time HepdCng tne Insurgents. (From the Staff Correspondent ot tne United Press.) Santiago do Cuba, Slay 9. v(a Key West, Fla, May IMMeWa ait tack on ensto San Luis, and cutting the trestle on tne Songo branch on 'May 7 was intended to to vent attention from the movements oi Gomes and MUril toward Puerto PHnoJpe.' In the Gristo fight toe troops reKrrtei re-, peatod awattHs on too barracks ena depot. Several were killed on both exits. The relief train of troops was saved «y the pilot engine, which was derailed one soldier was shot dead and lour wore wounded, am) also a captain, in on at tack on Gxney the same day a ttpanlsn fieutramteef volunteers wus taken pris oner and Chopped to death with machekea tar personal spite. The railroad Is now operated to Orlsto only. The troopj at San Luts and Songo aro Isolated and are bulMOng fortification*. Oaimpos has received Gratae, too neaa custom house officer here. It is alleged he committed gross frauds. The Insurrection to making rapid prog ress. The government baa eeni 10.000 troops In an endeavor 'to atop tne exten sion weshwestd. Spain Is naked to eenu luldttkwU troops- Many prominent whites are Joining Maoeo from here,Man zanillo and other points. MARTI KILLED AjGAJN. Havana, May a.—Gent. Salcedo tele graphs from Santiago de Cube that a tight occurred yesterday with a party ot 700 Insurgents between BIJub and Dos Rtos, on '-’he right bank ot toe river Con- trnmaestcre. The Insurgents were under oomimaral ot Marti, Gomez, 'Maseo ana Beirrero end the Spanish troops wore led by Col. Sandoval. The fishtink- iwae se vere and looted an hour and a nan, tone enemy was put to flight and Jose Marti, who styles himself president ot tne re public, was killed. His body woo cap tured and Identified. The low on roe tn*un?ent side was fourteen ktwwm os killed and many wounded. AK me on- reopondeoce of Marti wua captured. Eleven horses, whh equipment, Were also captured. On the SpanVih avre uvs were kUlcd and seven wounded, tirtaon- er« say Gomez -was IcllkD or wounded, but that hae not been corroborated. Gen. Cbmpog loft yesteidoy for the East. Jose Marti eaxd Gen. Maximilian Gomez, DEATH AT BAXLEY. Baxley, May 21.—(Special.)—Mr. John Comas of this place, whose funeral took plaoe today, died at 11 o’clock p. m. on the 19lh Inst. Had lie lived until toils v he would have reached his eighty-fifth birthday. All business houses wvro closed today Tho funeral services were iield at the M. E. church at Baxley at 9 a. m.< Rev. J. D. Anthony officiating. The Interment took place with Masonic honors at Holmeavllle cemetery at IX o'clock. The deceased was a true Atason, and a consistent church tnrnber. In Ws fife he com manded the respect of all who knew ldm. and In his death this community loses one ot Its most valued members. SERIOUS RUNAWAY. Atlanta, May 21 -(Speclla.)—Mr. Green B. Adair, a prominent citizen and known all over the state, met nlth a serious accident this morning. While driving own on Piedmont avenue toward too exposition ground* hU horse ran away. Mr. Adair was thrown out of toe buggy, his collar bone broken and shoulder 'tWocated. He was taken to his hor*3 on Washington street In the Grady hospital ambulance, whore he is now railing eaady. J*ct of prohibition, and toe easy meto- | Illness C0GG3WELL DEAD. Washington, Msy 21.—Representa tive Oocgswell of Massachusetts died In Washington tonight after a lingering to. (HUNDREDS OF DELEGATES. The Memphis Convention Will Be a Grand Gathering. * Memphis. May 21.—Aocording to ad vices received iby the executive com- o- mlttee up to Its noon mall tonight 630 /I delegtes will take part In the convenv \ tlon of 'the Southern sound money ad( 1 vocates, which opens on Thursday! They will represent every state and ...a... tno.llr.re will, r.o.,41. IMobA-H AAL every leading city south of (MasOH anti Dixon’s line. Secretary Carlisle tele-,' graphs that he iwlU leave Covington tomorrow, arriving here Just befonl the opening of Ithe proceedings. I Hl.\ speech wfll BS rthe first feature of 4he\ programme and will strike the keynote \ for the platform and resolutions. s A J STREET RAILWAY SOLD. Properties ot the Atlanta Traction . Company on the Block. Atlanta, May 21.—(Special.)—The property's of the Atlanta Traction Com pany were eold at public outcry today under foreclosure proceedings. The lines of (the company embrace some of the most valuable trolley franchisee to the dby and county but on account ot the manipulation of speculators the Traction company has never been on a solid financial basis. Mc~sr*. fsher and West of Baltimore bid In the line from Churoh street to the United State* tarrocks at $150,000, while W. S. Thump- soil secured toe line to Decatur for $25,000 and H. T. Inman, holder of a mortgage for $10,000, bid to the Emit Lake branch. THE WHITTIER MULLS. Atlanta, May 21.—(Application was filed today In the state court for a charter for the Whittier IMIU*. The capital etok Is $250,000, of (which $70,000 has been paid In. AJlaiua and Lowell, Mas3„ furnish the capital. BRIGGS1TES ELECTED. Pittsburg, Pa., (May el.—The Pres byterian general assembly today, rafter listening to an address from F.ev. John Hall ot New York, re-elected tho erttlre home mission board, Including the Brlggsltes, Dr. Hastings, Dr. Charles L. Thompson and John CrOhby (Brown. A resolution was adopted which committed toe church to contri butions of a million and a quarter dollars next year. Weak Nerves Indicate as tardy ap aay physical syztptom slows Maytfftig, that the or-, cans (tod tissues of toe bo&y are nc* 1 satisfied With their nMBbfaaeot. Ttoy draw their sustenance from the Uoo4, and it the blood u thin, im pure or Insufficient, they sre in a state ot raroK. Thslr comptaipta are made to tbe brain, the king of the body, through the nervous system, and the result of tlMi general dissatisfaction is what we call No-vousneas. This is a concise, reasonable expla nation of the whole matter. Tho cure for Narroosncsa, then, is simple. Purify sad enrich your Mood by totuuK Hood's Sarsaparilla, and tbe narvos, tissues and organs will have the healthful nourishment they crave. Nervoosncss and Weakness will then give way to strength and health. That this is not theory bat fact Is proven by the voluntary statements of thonsands cored by Hood’s Sarsapa rilla, Bead the next column. •< With ptewrare I wlU state that Hood’s / Bsresgnrtts has btaped to* woadertoHy. / ftr see read men IhsI oocM net B« rtowa to j ■$*•)> on ■ccoostat hearttrenUaaud also ; Ctiwstrnttan of tho Memos. f For three years I bad brao doctoring, butt eotfid net get cored. I received rettol lor a l while, but not permanent. Boon altar be- f filming to toko Hood’s Sarsaparilla there waa o chasg* for to* bettor. In a abort time I was feeling splendidly. I now rent well and am able to do work of whatever kind. If I hod not tried Hood’s Saaopa- riOa I do net know what would have be- comeotre*. I keep U to my boose all Ue time, and other mombere ol the family take tt, and oil osy there is Nothing Like Hood’s Sarsaparilla. I hove highly reoonummdad It and on* ol my neighbors hMcaunnenaed tnkhg it, I precommend Hood's Streeps- j rflla at every opportunity.” Mbs. 8. Bbaddock, 404 Kria Av., Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Bo inn to gak HOOD’S Sarsaparilla 3b j