Albany weekly herald. (Albany, Ga.) 1892-19??, December 28, 1901, Image 1

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HERALD. VOL. 9. ALBANY. GA.. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1901. NO 35 A THE DAY PASSED WITHOUT INCIDENT OUT OP THB ORDINARY. Business In the City wu Practically Sus- peaded. Pew Honaea Opening Their Doors at All—Beautllol Fireworks Display Wit- nessed Last Night. - , From Thursday’s Herald. Albany's first Christmas of the SOth century proved, in the main, to be a very quiet one. Little occurred to make it different from most Christmases of ,the past ten years, nor was there ofIrongroy . I„ fact, it ,s related^that ! several nights ago in Sandy Bottom, an I employe of one of the reilroads encoun- ;n la Trouhllap Employes of the Railroad Yards. Several Shots Fired at Him. The yard employes of the railroads centering in Albany are for the present maintaining an arsenal of no mean dimensions, and all go about their dally and nightly work "loaded for trouble." The canse of this appeal to firearms is a series of more or leas exotting encount ers with a strange man in the railroad yards, extending over a perion of sev eral weeks.. This individual is described as tall and active, and is said to wear a false beard anything to mar the day. The weather was more like that usu ally experienced on the nation’s birth- tered the mysterious party and snooeed- day than, at Christmas. The air was ed ln enatohlng off hl „ heavy beard . ', and many persons an. ier raiment. Ho furs or ;o be seen, and the little mi Santa Clans had to abandon his sled and reindeer down in this seotlon of the country, making the trip in some sort of enchanted auto mobile or airship. There had been no agreement am _ng the merchants of the city relative to closing ttielr places of business, but not many stores were open dnring the day. Some threw open their plnces for a few hours during the morning, but ln tho afternoon practically all business instl-! tutions were dosed. The railroads operated no freight trains, and the freight depots were not open to the pub lic. All the banks, the poetoffice, court house offices and other jmblio institu tions were closed. Throughout the day', however, there were large orowds on tt& streets, and it was at all times a lively'jjrowd. There were no disturbances, the crowd prov ing a very orderly oue, ahd everybody waslnthe beBt of humor, As was to have been expected, there was some over-indulgence in afdent spirits, but comparatively fpw i»)tf?Aicated perjjfy* were seen on the strelts. Last night, there was a splendid dis play of fireworks in the city. The fire works line brought out this season by local dealers was larger than usual, and trade was good Monday, Tuesday and yesterday. It would bo interesting to know how many hnndred dollars were burned up in Jlast night’s display alone. The poor of the oity were not forgot ten. Money, food and clothing had been collected by several committees, and were distributed where it was thought they would do the most good. The nnmnsked masqnerader succeed in escaping, however, beard and all. The stranger has been operating tn the yards for Borne time. Several oars have been broken open, we understand, but little, if any, f property has been stolen. This is probably due in a large measure to the watchfulness of the yard employes. On several occasions shots have been fired at the supposed car breaker, but he seems to bear a ohariued life. At any rute, no oue has snooeeded in hiding him yet. Ti e railroad men are considerably worked up over tho matter, and deolare that, sooner or later, they will capture their man. Yesterday morning, Offioers Kemp and Haley arrested n man who was seen on the streets wearing a long gray beard, which upon, examination proved to be false. It was thought that an im portant capture had been made, but it subsequently developed that the pris oner was a citizen of an adjoining county, and was merely "masquerading for fun." He readily established his innooenoe of any crime, and was re leased. KIlLitiu AT PRETORIA. New York, Deoember 20.—Edgar B. Maolay, who refused to resign as special laborer in the office of the gen eral storekeeper at the navy vard, was summarily discharged today. Maolay went to the navy yard as usual and pre pared to resume his duties. Pay Direc tor Putnam went to Maolay’s desk and read him the telegram of dismissal re ceived from Washington yesterday and told him he was dismissed. Maolay left the yard Immediately and said he would return at the usual time tomorrow pre pared to go to work. WILL REPLANT CROP. Farmers Lose Hfsvily by the Freeie. December The Herald has already reported the seriouB injnry to the oat. crop ln this region by the recent freeze, and it will be seen from the following from the Amerious Times-Recorder that the con ditions in the country around Amerious are about the same: There is no doubt now that the oat crop in this county has been dadly in jured if not killed outright by the re cent freeze. The orop planted in Oc tober and November was the largest in One Negro Met Death at Another’s Hands. Sboallng Probably Accidental. Meagre details of a fatal shooting at Pretoria, iu West Dougherty, the site of the Red Cypress Lumber Company’s big plant, have reaohed the oity. The killing ooourred on Tuesday, and was probably accidental. The two prin cipals were on iriend'y terms, and had had no qnarrel prior to the tragedy. One had a loaded shot gan, it seems, and while standing or walking with it npon his shoulder, accidentally discharged it. The foil load struok the darky who was standing immediately in front of the muzzle of the weapon, prodnolng al most instant death. The slayer came to Albany and gavu himself up to the authorities, aud is now in jail. No coroner’s inquest was held. The negro who was killed was named Malaohai Taylor, the negro who did the Bhooting being named Bob Miller. KICKED OUT. YET MACLAY REFUSES HIS JOB. TO CIVB UF ■ | UP When Officially Notified this Morning that Ha Had Beta Dlicharged, Ha Lett tba Navy Yard, But Said Ha Would Rttura Tomorrow Morotng and Report tor Daly. He la Hard to Shake Oil, POOR COMFORT FOR MAOLAY. Civil Service Commlnlon Notifies Him That His Dismissal Is No Violation of Law. .Washington, Deo; 20.—The Civil Ser vice Commission today notified Edgar P. Mnrlay, t’*e historian reoently em* ph».VPd at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, that his removal from his position at that point was not in violation of the oivil service aot. This notification was contained in a letter written to Maclay by Piesident Proctor of the commission, and is in reply to an inquiry from him. MACLAY IS DISCHARGED. When the Offending “Historian" Refused to Reilgn He Won Kicked Out. Washington, Deo. 25.—Secretary Long has discharged Edgar Struton Maolay from his position as Bkillfnl laborer ), the Brooklyn navy yard, Mr. Maola- MITCHELL-COODYEAR. Christmas Wedding In Brunswick at Much Intercut Hare. From Thursday’s Herald. ■ The marring t of Mias Mary Elite Goodyear to Mr, W. Eugene Mitoholl, whloh was solemnized at the Episoopal ohnroh in Branswiok yesterday, was a sooial event of mnoh interest ln this oity aud seotion. The wedding was a beautiful one, oo- onrring at noon. After the oeremony, the bridal party and a large number of guests assembled at tbe spacious home of the bride's father, Ool, Goodyear, where an elegant lnnoheon waa served. Miss Goodyear is oue of Brunswlok'a moat beautiful and attraotlve daughters. She hen visited ln this city, where she made a host of friends, and won the heart of him who led bertothe altar yesterday. Mr. Mltohell Is one of Albany’s sterl ing young men. He ooonpies a respon sible position with the hardware estab lishment of R. 0, Eatman, and is one of the most effloient young business men loathe oity. He 1b from one of tho most prominent families in tilts seotlon, bis grandfather, Ool. Nelson Tift, having been the founder of Albany. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will remain at the Goodyear home on' a honse party nntil January 1st, when they will come to Albany, The heartiest of weloomes a id the warmest congratulations from t’-eir hosts of friends await them here. Among the Albanians who attended thp wedding wore Misses Olara, Jean nette and Maria Mltohell, Miss Julie T ft, Messrs. Nelson Mitoholl, Nelson Tift ard James T. Mann. SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. C ireotb Annua) Convention Begins at Co. lumbla, S. C. a p . . . . . * . . _ JW x Educational Association holds its having refused to resign when requester:^/ • CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE ROUSE. Eighty-Seven Turkeys Distributed—No Cbrlst- maa Tree. Washington, Deo. 14.-Eighty-seven years and the loss of it will be severely : b -^ were distributed from the felt by the farmers of Sumter. Several Honse w licemeni me sseogers, of them who came to Amerious yester- day expressed the belief that the orop ushers, servants, gardeners and stable, had been killed. Should this be true, as 1 ' feared, it would be a oalamity indeed, to do c— Mr. Maolay is author of a naval his- torv, and in its-lBst volnme sharply crit icised Admiral Schley and denounced him as a caitiff, poltroou and coward. Secretary Long’s notion was taken by direotion of the president, nnd followed a conference between the president and tho s eoretary, who took to the white honse with him a letter from Maolay in response to the request for IiIb resigna tion sent by the seoretary last Saturday. In his letter Maclay submitted that he eonld not be removed or be compelled to resign withont definite charges being made against him, and withont having an opportunity to answer those oharges. Although the civil service rales give employes of the pnbllo service the op portunity of answeiinp charges that may be preferred against them, the president exercised his prerogative in the present instance and directed Ma- clay’e removal, it being held that the latter was aware unofficially if not otfioially of the reasons whioh actuated the exeontive in taking the oonrse de termined upon. as the high prioe of oorn and feedBtnff will oost the formers dearly next spring. AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Only Those Having Important Business Will Be Seen. Washington, Deo. 26.—The White Honse will remain olosed until New Year’s day. Only those having urgent and important business wi'l be seen by the President dnring the coming week. Mrs. Roosevelt and children, with Dr. Rixey, sailed down the Potomao this afternoon on a bunting tour. men today with the compliments of the president. The program at the White Honse to morrow will follow the onstom of the family in former years. There will be no Christmas tree, as a tree has never been a part of Christmas celebration in the Roosevelt family. The ohildren, however, will hangup their stookings and will arise early to visit them, Six Bodies Recovered. Lvierpool, Deo. 24.—Six bodies have been recovered from the Hangle station tunnel. These apparently represent the total number of deaths resulting from the burning of tbe eleotrio train yes terday on the overhead railroad. The Halcyon German club will give a dance on the night of the 81st, when the young people of the city will dance ont the old and dance in the new year. LAWLESSNESS IN MACEDONIA. Consuls Make an Appeal to the Embas sies. Constantinople, Dec. 24.—Assassina tion and the pillaging of villages and ontraging of the inhabitants have so in creased recently in Macedonia that the consuls have appealed to the embassies to pnt a stop to Buoh orimes. The for eign ministers have made urgent repre sentation to the perte of the danger of permitting a oontinuance of sooh acts. Lots of people are seen wearing neto cravats, Bcarf pins, watoh ohains and oharms, and dozens of other little re minder* that Christmas has just passed. |the world the day oemmemorates, Merlon Silver to Bear Ratio of $2.10 is $1 of American aold. Manila, Deo. 20.— It was publloly an nounced today that the ratios for tbe first quarter of 1U02 would be 12.10 Mex ican Bilverto one Amerioan gold dollar. General Wright, acting olvll governor, says that, though unsatisfactory, this is tbe only solution of the matter tho com mission thought possible. He hopes for early action by congress on the snbjeot. CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Declares Today and Tomorrow to Be Holl days. Chicago, Deo. 24.—Following the usual Christmas onstom, the Ohioago board of trade has deelared today and tomorrow holidays. Christmas Services. From Thursday’s Daily Herald. One of the most delightful Christmas services e zer held iu the oity waa that at St. Paul's’, ohnroh yesterday morn ing. . The ohnroh was beautifully decor ated, the prinolpal decoration being an elaborate road harbor of .green cedar. The usual Ohristmaa servioe of the Episcopal ritual was read, audita beauty was enhanced by the Beautiful mnsio, which was under the direotion of Prof. Von Hafe. Mr. Wright never spoke in happier vein than yesterday, and his sermon was full of beauty and pathos. Every one who heard this Christmas sermon will remember it, and its lessons will long leave their impress upon their minde on hearts. The ^congregation was large for a Christmas gathering and'all were glad that they had spent a part of the day in worshiping Him whose coming into /bolnmbla, 8. O. Deo. 20.—The South- Ednoational Association holds lt> : ^Joventh annual convention here toeja , the opening Beseion being sohednled to open at 8 o’clock tonight. The State convention will continne in session Fri day and Saturday. Geo. R. Glenn, Sohool Commissioner of Atlanta, pres ident of the association, arrived this morning and many other delegates are expeoted dnring the day, SILVER IN THE PHILIPPINES. , T03STES <S5OOZMIIF’.A.irsr-^' i Discount Sale! In order to quickly dispose ol all lines of Holiday Novelties, and reduce our regular stocks of China and Silverware before inventor}, we offer : : : : : : 25 Per Cent. Discount Op Fapcy Gbipa* Bric-a-Brac, Faijcy Goods, Boohs, Dolls, Toys. Etc. ^ 10 Per Gent. Discount} Or) Gut Glass, , \ Silver Novelties, Sterling and Plated 2 Silver Tableware, j Plain White Cbioa \ apd Cbipa Dipper ^ets. J This offer holds good until January 4th, inclusive. An excel- A lent opportunity to beautify the home at little cost. | Qreen Trading Stamps With All Casli Purchases. | Hofmayer, Jones & Co. I 1 QOV. SHAW WILL BE SECRETARY OF TREASURY. CLEVELAND ACCEPTS. win Be Member of Peece Conference of Labor sod Capital. New York, Deo. 20.—Former Presi dent Cleveland has accepted an appoint ment to the industrial department of the National Civic Federation oreated at the reoent peace conference of labor and capitalist leaders. Ed, L. WightS Co Will Be Inducted Into Office Vncnted by Res- Ignsllon ot Secretary Otic Some Time In Jannnry. COTTON FOR BREMEN. Lsrge Carlo Leaven Pensacola for Bremen Direct. Penaaoola, Fla., Deo. 20.—The British steamship Oayo Bonita sailed this after noon, for Bremen wlth.a cargo of 14,850 bales of ootton. This Is the second largest oargo ever leaving here. It is valued at *887,403. PROTOCOL SIGNED Batmen Establishing tbe Modun Vivendi Chill and Argentina. Santiago, Do Chili, Deo. 28.—The protocol eetabliahing the modus Vivendi between Chill and Argentina was signed yesterday. The text will be given to the pnbllo here and at Buenos Ayres to morrow. The public feeling is satisfied and all Is transqnil. Washington,^ Deo. 25.—It was an nounced authoritatively this evening that Governor Leslie M. Shaw, of Iowa, wonld be ‘ appointed fsecretary of the treasury to succeed Seoretary Lyman J. Gage. There will be no change in the office of seoretary of agrloultnre, Secre tary Wilson, also of Iowa, continuing to retain that portfolio. The date of tbe transfer of the treas ury department will depend on the mn- tnal convenience of the ontgolng and Incoming seoretary, Mr. Gage having signified an entire willingness to remain at the head of his department nntil snoh times as it may be agreeable to his suc cessor to hold. It is supposed, however, that Governor Shaw will be Inducted Into bis new office some time in Janu ary. It has been known for two or three days that Governor Shaw was slated for appointment to succeed Seo retary Gage, bat It was not until today that the Iowa exeontive accepted the tender made to him. THE COTTON MARKET. 1 H" v $$$&$'[ .V Too Late * ■ 4 to tbifik or intranet* when tho house ir in flumes The time to conntder it is all the time pro Iona to that. And wo cun help you to reach a do* oision cj, to the amount of Insurance to be placed on business premises, stock, residence, fnrnitnre, etc., and the best- companies to plaoe it with. ED. LIGHT SCO. NEW RECORD PRIOE. A Seat In the New York Stock Exchange Sells for $80,000. New York, Deo. 28.—A new record prioe for a seat in the New York Stook Exchange was established today by a sole at *80,000. Ijoflitl ReMlpti of tho N«w Crop to Date The Market Here and Elsewhere. Oar market today was steady. Good middlings Middlings Low Middlings Good Ordinary. RECEIPTS and shipments. Sock on hand Sept. 1 Reo'd Saturday by wagon... 440 Reo’d previously by wagon.80841—80781 Reo’d by rati Saturday. 30 Reo’d previously by rail..... 40008—10728 Total 78088 Shipped yesterday 197. Shipped previously 60205—00463 T. II. CARTER, President. 8. Q. TURNER, „ _ Cashier. N. R. DEHON. Asa’t Cashier. §K 1574 The Commercial Bank, Albany, Ga. Accounts of flank*. Merchant* amt Individual* Solicited. Destroyed by fire... Stook on hand....,,, 12021 1801) 10752 g0r tfpeclnl attention given to Collec tion*. Wo. remit on day of payment. For Rent or Lease. Whitehill plantation, in West Dpngherty. Four mules and corn. A party with i perience with fruit preferred. - - W. A. DUNG 20-dlw-wlt; L. E. WE