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ALBANY WEEKLY HERALD: SATURDAY APRIL 23, 1892 GETTING DOWN TO WORK. TUB STATE DEMOCRATIC EXEC UTIVE COMMITTEE ' Meet nnd Prepare for an Actire Cana- paiKU. PROM TERRELL. The State Democratic Executive Committee held an important meeting in Atlanta Saturday, and we condense the following from the Evening Jour nal’s report of the proceedings: In explaining the cause of his call of the committee together Chairman Atkinson said: “It is tNne for us to get. to work in resisting the encroachments of the Third Party, and I think it best that everything possible bo done before the May convention meets. In order to do that work wo must linye tile sinews of war. -In order to do that effectively, it ought to be on some line of policy which it is the province of this com mittee to mnrk out. “I did feel authorized to mnrk this polioy myself, and I have called this committee together that they may take charge and map out that policy, ‘because the responsibility rests upon them. I have done this, and if 1 have transcended my duty and trust, I hope the cuinmittee will think I did it because it was my duty. “It is important tlint something be done in the State, nnd I have, on my own motion, urged strict, thorough county organization in every county iri the State. “I want to suggest/or consideration of the committee that permanent headquarters he established some where nnd.go into the campaign with the ability to do the work that may be necessary. This is a plan I advocated at the last meeting." A STATE CENTHAL COMMITTEE. After considerable discussion the following resolution was ndopted: Resolved, That a committee of live (5) be appointed to be known as the State Central Committee of the Demo cratic party, of which the chairman and secretary of this committee shall be ex-officio chairman and secretary. Resolved, That the active work of the campaign be entrusted to said committee, subject to the action of this committee. Resolved further, That the central committee be requested at once to proceed to a thorougli nnd effective organization of the prrty in all of the counties of this Stare and to accom plish this all Authority is hereby given for it to proceed, the details of which shall be left to tne judgment and dis cretion of said committee. Resolved further, That there shall be a quorum of the central committee who shall establish an office in At lanta. Resolved further, That the chair man of this committee shall have power to till any vneanoy whlon may ooour in the central committee. ONLY DEMOCHATS IN PRIMARIES. The following resolution was intro duced by Mr. Whittaker, of Troup: Resolved, That it is recommended to. the County Executive Committee that all voters who will abide the action of and support the nominees of the Dem ocratic conventions nnd primaries, be entitled to vote in Democratic pri mary elections or meetings, and none others. Denth of Cnplaln T. D. Dupont. From Friday’s Evening Herald. Capt. T. D. Dupont is dead. The news of his death cast a gloom over the entire city at an early hour this morning. Although Capt. Dupont had been in feeble health for two or three years past, no one outside the family circle and u few near friends who were ap prised of his condition last night, was prepared for tlie news of his death. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis. He was stricken yes- terday morning. He had been serving on the gr&nd jury during the first part of the week, and arose and dressed as usual yesterday morning. While he was walking out in the garden it was noticed by his devoted daughter, Miss Sue Dupont, that all was not well with him. She hastened to his side, and barely reaohed him in time to sup- port him and save Mm from falling. Mr. B. C. Dupont, a brother of Capt. Dupont, who happened to be here on a visit to the family, was called and as sisted the gardener to get tlio Captain into the house. At first it was thought that perhaps the Captain had swooned from weak- ness and that he would soon rally. He was conscious, and did not' appear to be alarmed, about himself, but he continued to sink, and at about mid night seemed to lose consciousness, All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done for the suf ferer; but in vain. At about 6 o’clock this morning he quietly breathed his last. His death was calm and peace- ful. Capt. Dupont had been a citizen of Albauy for many years, and was en gaged in mercantile pursuits until failing, health forced him to retire from ncj$ve business. He was of a genial, sunshiny disposition, and made friends of those with whom he came in daily contact. " He leaves a devoted wife and daugh ter and a wide circle of friends in Al bany to mourn his death. ’ A Sunn Mnu Who Is Nol nn Al- liniirrinnn Tells Why Stevens Carried Terrell Ceuutr. Dawson G a., April 14,1892. To tho Editor of the Heuald. I notice in yesterday’s Atlanta Con stitution that you find it “hard to un derstand” why Mr. Stevens’s majority over Judge Guerry, in Terrell’s pri mary election on. the Stli Inst., was greater than the whole number of Al- lianoeinen in the oounty, while (ns you claim) “Judge QUorry is the abler man of the two.” You add that “Can didate Stevens must have a .mighty sweet song of some sort that lie whis pers to the boys.” ’ In order to set your mind nt rest, and for the benefit of some of your readers (if you see fit to publish this letter) I .will state, as brielly as possi ble, why this is thus. I will concede, in the first place, that Judge Guerry lias had better ed ucational advantages than Mr. Stevens, that he is n more fluent nnd eloquent spenker, and is, perhaps, a handsomer man. And right there his superiority ends. Mr. Stevens has resided in Terrell county from infancy, knows null is favorably known by every citizen nnd almost every woman nnd child in the oounty. He followed the plow a num ber of years, maintaining his widowed mother and live Bisters. Ho continued farming till 1877, when he leased his farm, moved to town nnd went into the cotton warehouse, guano nnd gen eral supply business. He sucoeoiled as a farmer, and nehieved still greater success as a business mnu; nnd while thus engnged he did. more to nld and encourage the farmers than nny other man in the county hns ever done. And not only the farmers, but he did more to assist the merchants and profes sional men than nny man in the coun ty. He aided all classes with his name and means, nnd contributed liberally to the churches, schools and nil other enterprprises, nnd that, tpo, before he desired or thought of asking for an office. These are the “sweet songs” he has been singing to “the boys.” And I nm proud to know that the good people of Terrell appreciate suoh disinterested kindness nnd liberality. Mr. Stevens returned to the farm several years ago, nnd js now the largest and most successful farmer in the county. He has a good licnd on him, is a good manager, is temperate, industrious, persevering, and is an ex cellent financier. He was elected to the Georgia Legis lature twice, and for four years was a member of the Flnanoe Committee, Where he randorad th® Stale much solid and vnlunblc service, llo had on that oommittee with him: D. B. Har rell, John D. Harrell, W. II. Felton, Tom Eason, and twenty-eight others of equal note and ability, uiid I will venture to say tlint encli of these most intelligent gentlemen stand ready, if called upon, to testify to (.he ability of Mr. Stevens in that capacity. I am not an Allianceinnn. I have no “axe to grind” in tills mntter; am not, never have been, and never will be, a candidate for any office wliat ever, and I write this without the corn sent or knowledge of Mr. Stevens or any of his friends. In the recent election, the Alliuncc- men went nlmost solid for Mr. Stevens, and he had the support and influence of about half of tho professional and business men. They all have confi dence in hie ability and integrity. I have known Mr. Stevens from sucking babe to the present time; and. while there are many brilliant and competent men in this district, there is not one whom I would prefer to Mr. Stevens, to represent, us in Con gress. As to my second choice, give me Judge J. II. Guerry. John A. Fui.ton. Retires From the Democratic National Committee. HIS PLEA IS ILL HEALTH, BET IT MAV BE A RUSK TO Place Himself ou the Outside Me na to Be Available as Presiden tial Timber. Bai.timore, Md., April 17.—A close personal and political friend of Sena tor Gorman said ton representative of the Sim that Senator Gorman will not be ’a delegate to tile Democratic con dition’ nnd moreover,-it is not likely he will continue as a member' of the National oommittee from Maryland. THE REASON WHY. The i'enson Senator Gormnn will not continue as n member of the National committee is that he Is physically un able to stand the labor and strain that will be pyt upon him in he Presiden tial campaign. The position on the National committe to a man occupying a prominent place in National political affairs that Senator Gormnn holds means hard anil increasing work from the opening to the close of the cam paign. HC’could never be n drone,nnd if lie were to resume his old place on tho committee he would rush into the fray with his usual force and spirit without regard to tho consequences, nnd tlie personal result might be serious Heeding the advice of' his family and friends, Senator Gormnn has come to appreciate the seriousness of jthe work that would be entailed upon him, and so he lias concluded to withdraw from tlie committee when tlie convention meets, nnd to deoline re-appointment. Senator Gorman’s retirement does not mean that he will cease to take an in terest in national political affairs. WILL STII.L 11E INTERESTED. On the oontrary, his interest will be strengthened and with detailed work taken from him, he will be afforded more opportunity to scan the Held in a general way nnd suggest means and methods that will more largely aid in seouring Democratic viotory than he oould if confined to tho supervision of merely routine oommittee work. He has already said that whatever experi ence nnd knowledge he possessed will be at the disposal of tlie committee, and lie will at all times be ready to assist them with bis advice. OUT OF THE RACK. Judge Guerrr Virtually Retire, iu Furor of Col. Woolen. Counir Commit*loner*. The Grand Jury in session this week elected the following Commissioners of Roads and Revenues: H. H; Tarver, for the term of 8 years. L. Sterne, for the term of 2 years. George Walker, fer the term of 1 year. The.election of these gentlemen will -■ give general satisfaction, and the af fair! of the county will be safe in their Bands. From Sitturdiiy'ri Evening IIkkald. The following letters, wliioli were first published in the Early County News yesterday afternoon, will ex plain themselves: lion. J. H. Guorry, IMiikely, Uu.: Dear Sir:—Since now you are no longer in tile race for Congress, 1 think it would be of great interest to your many ardent friends and sup porters for you to give expression as to the claims of the two remaining candidates now in the field, Col. Wooten and Mr. Stevens. Yours very respectfully, T.'M. Howard, Chairman Democratic ExecutiveCoin' mittee Early County. T. M. Howard.Clminnnn Democratic Executive Committed Kariy County: Yours of this date received. In my judgment Maj. AVooten is one of the ablest men in the district, and beinf qualified for the position every way, J believe he ought to be tlie choice of the Democratic voters of the district, as the race is now made up. Respectfully, J. H. Guerry. One of the most novel institutions at the World’s Fair will be an estab lishment where babils may be checked and put away in much the snme man ner that one now checks his hat and umbrella at a hotel counter. A sum of $20,000 is being raised for the pur pose of erecting the building, and it is thought, that during the Fair the in. stitutlon will be self-supporting,. SENATOR GORMAN OEAkIIART throws DAUBY. Tw. Il.uutlt Fuil tlie Wrestling Hatch Lnal Night. A Spelling Bee—The Pick of the Town Are lu It.' From Friday’. KVenixu Herald. The wrestling match for the cham pionship of Georgia, between Prof. L. S. Gearlmrt an'd Mr. Ed Dacey, came off as per previous arrangement at Willingham’s Hall last niglit, mid Gearhart was the winner. The match didn’t draw as largo a crowd as had been expected; still there was 110 laok of interest nnd en thusiasm upon the part of those who paid n dollnr apiece to see the per formance. Masters Ed Leigh Wight and Ikey Hofmaycr sparred three rounds with the gloves for the entertainment, of the crowd while the preliminaries for the great event of tho evening were being arranged. At 9 .o’oloek tile principals In tho wrestling match were Introduced from opposite sides of the stage by Mr. R, E. Cherry. They shook hands, backed off facing each other, nnd the contest commenced.' Mr. Wtn. Lockett noted ns referee; Mr. R. E. Cherry ns time-keeper; Mr. T. M. Nelson noted ns scoond to Dacey, nnd Mr. R. L. Jones filled the same position for Gearhart. Both men went Into the contest con fident of sitocess, nnd their work was exciting to the spectators from tlie start. It was evident from the begin ning, too, that two trained and skilled athletes line! met, and tlint neither hnd an easy tnBk to perform in putting the shoulderR of Ills adversary on the floor. The Herald lias no Bportlng editor nnd will not nttempt to report the inanouvres and points of the mnteh, but it linznrds nothing in snylngthnl mnny dextrous movements were made nnd interesting and exciting situa tions presented. Gearhart appeared to be tlie better man of the two early in the first round, mid put Dacey 011 tlie defensive. Tho first round lasted seven minutes mid resulted squarely in Gearhart’s favor. The second round was finished in about four minutes and resulted in Dacey receiving a hard fall which seemed to knock the brenth out of him and completely paralyze him for time. Two rounds ended the match, nnd Dacey gracefully acknowledged that he had been fairly nnd squnrely beaten, the manly announcement eliciting a round of applause from the audience. MOHE PRISONERS SENTENCED. Crimlunl Drial of Ike Spring Term of Dougherlr Superior Court. ’ The prisoners plending guilty and convicted at the present term of Dougherty Superior Court were sen tenced by Judge Bower Just before iloon Friday. Sentences were pronounced ns fol lows: Henry Sellars; burginry; verdlot of guilty; 2 years in the penitentiary. Charles Ford; simple larceny; plea of guilty; 8 years. Robert Cook; burginry; 2 years, Henry Wight; nssault withintent to murder; verdiot 'of guilty; 8 years. Jeff Axam and Took Axain stole cotton together and were indicted together for simple larceny. They filed a plea of guilty and were given 2'years each. Jim Williams, indicted for rape, plCnded guilty to assault with Intent to rape, and was given 20 years. Frank Holiday and Lee Davis were convicted of riding mules of another without consent of owner, and were sentenced to 9 months each in the chain gang, or pay fines of $20 each, Queen Viotorla is so fond of fresh glr that site is said to keep the tem- 'pdratOTe ottier apartments in Wind sor Castle so low that the rooms are unpleasantly chilly for other people. Borernor Northen nn n Machine. From the Augusta Chronicle. Governor Northen made a great speech at the Albany Chautauqua, and took occasion to reply to Mr. Watson’s suggestion that a Governor is only a machine. The Third Party aspirant who tackles Governor Northen before the people of Georgia will find the Governor a pretty thorough threshing machine. The Juror’. Two Dollnr. anil Three Mqunre Heal, a Dnr* From Frhlny’a'EVENiNO Herald. A charming young matron of Alba ny, whose husband was 011 the jury that was “hung up” yesterday and last niglit, was in rather a scornful mood over that fact last evening. 81ie duti fully attended the weekly prayer ser- vice last night, and while on her way home freely expressed her opinion on the subject. “Oh, yes, he’s still there,”'she said, “and will probably be there for some time to come.” “Wasn't he hung up on a jury last year?” inquired a sympathetic friend. “You may know he was ;| he’s in Love with tne jury business, and when I net liim back from that old jury I’m; going to tell him it’s the two dollars and three square meals a day that makes mm harig on so long.” Whew! Now don’t say we said it. The 8t. Louis Republic has made calculation that in ail ordinary family of five perscftis who do not live ex pensively the tax paid on woolen goods, clothing, carpets, blankets, hats, etc, in the course of a year is $60. In vestigations of this kind when brought home to general public comprehension Will set a great many people to think ing. The cry for “free wool”, is des tined to grow louder and louder, until the prayer of the taxpayer shall have been heard and heeded. i. Are you going to spell? On soniu night soon, nt Willing ham's Hall, a test, will be niRdc of the spelling book nnd dictionary knowl edge of people of Albany. The lead ing men of tlie town nre all caught, not because they'nre anxious to make an expose of their ignorance, but be cause of the object of the entertain ment. Mrs. O. M. Clark is prime mover In the affair, nnd the proooeds nre to go to tlie fund being raised for repairs and changes that need to be made on the graves of unknown Con federate soldiers buried iu the Albany cemetery. We speak advisedly when we call tlie spelling nmtcli an entertainment— for will it not he n unique entertain ment nnd one of the most amusing kind? Mayor Gilbert is to head one side and Capt. Hobbs the other, nnd they will be flanked by the business men of the town, by the ministers, the law yers, the doctors, tlie professors, aim last but not least, by these gentlemen’s wives. Tlie object wns a most worthy one nnd there was rare fun In pros pect, nnd not. a gentleman could say nay” to Mrs. Clark’s gentle iinpor- tunings to help tlie thing out—so, THE 1’IOK OF THE TOWN Aliq IN IT. The hour, the'*price of admission to see tlie fun, the spelling book to be used, tlie Judges nnd the gentleman to pronounae, short Btops, long Btops and Holders nre not yet dcolded upon. But they will be published inter in tlie Hkiui.d, together with the nnmes of the participants in the spelling af fray proper. Look out for some fun and save up your dimes. INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE. Joseph Frqthlngham, of Exeter, N. H., is 90 years old, and relates that he wns at church nt Salem, Mass., on the Sunday when tlie United States ship, Old Ironsides, wns chased into Marble head bny by three British frigates. Old Dr. Bentley, who was preaching when tlie news came, dismissed the congregation with the words: “We have served God in the forenoon, and now we will servo our oountry in the afternoon.” Spurgeon’s grave in Norwood Cem etery is marked by a simple marble slab .bearing the inscription, “C. H, Spurgeon.” Mrs. Spurgeon has sug gested that the word “waiting” be added, and the suggestion is to be car ried out. Dr. Mary P. Jacobi, of New York, and Dr. Mary Iloxon, in Washington, are eaoh reputed to curn $40,000 a year nt their profession. * •*# A very interesting discovery lias been made in the ransacking r! the litter of books, periodicals, papers and manuscripts left behinfl him by Walt Whitman in his little Camden garret, Annotations have been found made on the margins of some of his books and statements jotted down at random on stray leaves and papers, which proves conclusively that the unique singer of ‘Leaves of Grass” was biding his time for years before he uttered his flrBt strange song. These autobiographical and literary memoranda reveal the faot that long ago, even when Whit man was an ohscure struggling edi tor, he was dreaming of and planning for his great life-work, and even then he had a clear oonception of the songs which he afterward gave to the world, Ymoi Eagle*. An uncommon sight was to be ,seen in front of Messrs. E. H. Shackelford & Co.’s bar last Saturday. Two young bald eagles, dead, were hanging on the outer wall of the building. They seemed to have been hatched, only a short while, but were as large ns a largo lien. Their feathers had not formed, but their bodies were eovered with a coating of fine down like that on young chickens, These rare birds were in a nest In tall pine tree, across the river, and were killed by the tree being cut down. Bald eagles are very seldom seen In this seotion of the country. for the Democratic order to retire. members of the One term as manager of a .Fresh tial campaign seems to satisfy the r who have tried it. Senator Calvin S Brioe, who not manage the next President campaign for the Democratic par was nsked by a Washington oorrespon dent, the other day, why it is that n one ever desires a re-eleotion ns olinlr- mnn of a National .Committee. “Sin ply beenusc the mental and physic strain is more than one man cares to undergo a second time," lie replied. Benntor Quay shares the opinion ex- • pressed by Sonntor Brice on tlie sub- ; jeet. In reply to a similar question by tins same correspondent Senator Quay ’j; snid: “One campaign Is enough to satisfy nny reasonable nun., In ad- .■ illtion to tho honvy mental nnd physi cal strain, the position is surrounded by many dlsngreeable features. It often hnppens that the chairman of th cuinmittee makes certain pledges in perfeot good faith prior to tlie eleotlon, but after til result has been determined he finds I utterly* impossible to redeem then Circumstances arise which prove tlie fulfillment of many promls made in tlie heat of a olose and ex tingonmpnlgn, which nre afterwn repudiated, not by those who renpi the benefits of the assurances given.” Senator Gorman concurs in t views expressed by Senators Bril nnd Quay. He could not bp indue to lunnage another National cnmpnlgi for nny man. v NOVELTIES IN FASHIONS. Ruffics and puffs, ribbon and lace and flowers, all form the chief attrac tions in.tlic way of ornamenting the new siin-shniles, Very many of the new tweed gowns have pockets at the sides of the skirt, like men’s trouser pookets. Sumo nre buttoned over, with ornamental blit, tons. Young girls from 14 to 18 have their dresses now fashioned with a “sweet Bimpliolty” that is at onoe becoming nnd appropriate to their ago and uu developed nppearnnee. The new way of bordering the skirt with a full ruahe and placing swallow tail bowB nt a distance above It is pretty, and looks well, carried out in idee on evening gowns. Diced hose are being worn, and in good-sized spaces. Black anti white, gray and black, red and black and orange and black are tlie popular ooiors. They only reach the instep. Albnnr’. IHiitthlr*. Arte.lnn Wall A Mrs. Williams, of Berrien conn who hns spent the last three weeks Albany, lias made some very flntti remarks about our oity.. Mr*. Williams onme to Albany 1 before the opening of Chauti the purpose of trying the Ar water. Site hnd been a great still for several years from a compile of diseases wliioli had taken n ol form. She hnd sought relief various remedies, but she from nothing site tins used has s oeiveil suoh beneficial results the Albany Artesian water. She returned to her home grently improved and giad to sp good word Tor Albany wlienovi wherever site has the oppor She further states that it is there is no bath house or sniiili in the oity whero one can take 1 cold baths in the libitum. The city takes due ; works, blit tt is t' heard, for greater improve the ndvanti having this blessing li FIRE AT CUTI1BEBT. THOME RKMII Aalmn Female ('allege Det iroyed by Fire Te-Day. Special to tho Kv'enino IIekald. Cuthbeut, Ga., April 15.—At about 11 il5 this morning a blaze was dis covered in the Female College build ing. Every effort wns made to extln- quish the fire, but it had gained too much headway, and in a short time Aridrews Female College was a smok ing, smouldering ruin. It is impossi ble to estimate the amount of the loss ns yet, but it. is thought that it nearly, if not fully, oovered by insur ance. The school was in session at tile time, but the fire was discovered in time for nil occupants to leave the building before there was any danger. It Is thought to have been caused by a defective chimney flue. ' GEORGIA CHAUTAUQUA FAME. Aa Article la a Chicago Periodical. The Advance, of April 7, a religious publication of Chicago, contains an interesting and very complimentary article on the Georgia Chautauqua, Written by Dr. E. N. Packard, of New York. In it Dr. Paokard speaks in glowing terms of the rich farming district and the general prosperity to be found in the country “200 miles below Atlanta,” and pays a very high tribute to the Christian, wise, pure-minded Gov ernor Northen, who made an hour’s speech in the tabernacle ou Military Day.. Of that speech Dr. Paokard says: “It was a plea, for righteous ness In the administration of a Gov ernor’s office, and we who have smurf ed under the disgrace of a David B, Hill, who'has not relaxed bis firm bold on the State of New York, could but compare the aims and spirit of the Northern and Southern magistrates to oar own oonfuslon.” The article breathes of Interest in the Chautauqua and admiration for the people and place where it .planted. Friday’s IIehald , of tlie fact that tlie Committee, nt a Innta on last Wei resolutions prolill meat of any politli oounty and sub-Aik limnding that all have indorsed the.T| sclnd their notion, having their chartei The resolutions in nnd here they are: “Wherens. The folk been taken by tl|e Su). the National Alliance,. “No Alliance can in or dictate by a vote tl Individual members si can it deolare its nffi cnl party; therefore, Resolved, That we upon all sub-AllinncL. Alliances in Georgia mltted themselves by ttons to support at wiiatever, to rescind thereby place themsel' of loyal Alliancemen 1 the above quoted uctio council, that the Pi lectures for State n not to make partisan liance meetings, mass conversation with tlie order, while acting the Southern Aliiuii press of Georgia be - li«h these resolution! The resolutions are bearing upon the forfei as the first reports tin purporting to gi of them, represented, that the main resol urges,” instead of beii and that nothing is forfeiture of charters. r Pha HpniT.n mnap net The IIehald niusto a purely Democratic) it.is a little disappoii lution. It is like a statute without a penalty attached 1 leaves the Alliances free t or not, as they choose. The • Herald is is Democratic doctrine t it, and will oontend I discipline wherev.er to be nt work; but to do this witl The lecent overflow of Flint river covered a part of the eastern side of Whenever a sub-Alliance resolves _ . , - . . Itself into a political party it is time' the fair ground race track, and now i an ugly looking sink has begun to open its gaping jr.ws. It needs imme diate attention* Col. C.'B. ’ anceman, but and is more c agriculture f Alliancemen /"iNDSTlMr fT