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8 THE GROWTH OF METHODISM 4,000 NEW CHURCH MEMBERS IN THE SOUTH GEORGIA CONFER ENCE HIRING 1004. The Year a Proiperom One for the Chnrch—A,emen( Have Been Folly Met, the Ministers Have Been Faithfnl and All Branches of the Conference Work Have Been Actively Carried On—The Appoint ments of the Ministers Will Be An nounced at Mellne To-niorrovr. Mcßae, Ga„ Dec. 3.—The fourth day's session of the South Georgia Conference was opened with devotional exercises by Rev. J. H. Scruggs. President DuPont Guerry of the Wesleyan Female College was intro duced and intimated that he might need a little extra time to talk to the conference. The Bishop asked him about how much he would need, and ke replied, “About twenty minutes.” “All right, sir,” said the Bishop, "that Is not as long as the Pauline epistles.” The past year has been the most prosperous one in the history of the Wesleyan. So rapidly has the college Brown that there is not sufficient room to accommodate the increasing enroll ment. and some of the teachers have had to board out in Macon to give the young ladies a place to stay. “Why,” said President Guerry, "we cannot supply the demands made on us for teachers.” Assessment* Fully Met. Mr. J. B. Wight, treasurer of the conference claimants, submitted the amounts raised by the various dis tricts for this purpose, Savannah dis trict, $1,020; North Macon, $1,108.50; South Macon, $1,123; Columbus, $992.86; Americus, $1,045; Thomasville, $1,034.60; Valdosta, $722.93; Waycross, $635; Mc- Rae, $639.03; Dublin, $570.20; total, $9,584.10. The assessment was $9,000. The claimants on this fund will be paid 107 cents on the dollar. This has never been done before. Rev. R. E. Bailey read a statement of the assessments placed on the dis trict for conference claimants, bish ops, and expenses of delegates to the general conference, as follows: Sa vannah district conference claimants, $1,175; bishops, $335; expenses of dele gates to general conference, $115; North Macon, $1,175. $335, $145; South Macon, $1,175, $335, $145; Columbus, sl,- 100, $315, $134; Americus, $1,100; $.115, $114: Thomasville, $l,lOO, $315, $134: Valdosta, SBOO. $228, S9B; Waycross, $750. 215, *9l; Mcßae, SBOO, $228, S9B; Dublin, $825, $235, s.lOl. The assess ment for conference claimants was SIO,OOO. The Bishop announced the transfer of Dr. Shoaff of the Alabama Confer ence. Rev. George N. Mac Donnell, who is taking a course of study in medicine in Atlanta, preparatory to going to the foreign field as a medical mis sionary, was introduced to the con ference. Bev J. A. Smith Complimented. Rev. J. A. Smith, assistant pastor of Trinity Church, submitted a report on his work In the forward movement, under the direction of the Methodist ■Union. The Bishop warmly compli mented the report. "I suppose," said the Bishop, “that there has been progress in shipbuild ing since the days of Noah? There ought to be progress in the work of the church. I am inclined to send you back, but I don’t know what these pre siding elders will do.” When the name of Rev. L. F. Wa ters wag called, his presiding elder an nounced that he desired to locate and liis request was allowed. Although the preachers have not all reported, the work of the year in their charges, fig ures obtained from the statistical sec retary show that there have been over 4,000 additions to the church, in the conference, a net gain of 2.492 for the year. Rev. J. W. Lawrance of Quitman, a recent transfer to the conference, will preach at Trinity in Savannah to morrow, and Rev. W B. Burke at "Wesley Monumental. For years Rev. Mr. Burke has been a missionary in China. To-ilny With the Conference, The order of services for to-morrow in the conference is as follows: Metho dist Church, love feast, 9 a. m., con ducted by Rev. J. O. A. Cook. Morn ing, sermon, ordination of deacons, and dedication of church. Bishop W. W. Duncan. Afternoon, memorial service. Night, semi-centennial sermon, G. G. N. Mac Donnell. Presbyteridn Church: Morning, W. N. Ainsworth. Baptist Church, morning. O. B. Chester; 7 p. m„ Crawford Jackson. Helena Methodist Church: Morning, Bascom Anthony; afternoon, sermon and dedication of church, Bishop W. W. Duncan. Reports of Ministers. When question two, “Who Remain on Trial?” was called to-day, Norman S. Kemp, not having appeared before the committee and continued in the same class, gave in his report, and his character was passed. W. G. Allen, IWiiliam 8. Johnson, also reported, and they were advanced to Wie class of the second year. Neil M. McDon ald did not appear before the com mittee. His report was submitted, however, and his character was pass ed, and he was continued in the same class. G. A. Davis, George C. Ingram, Charles K. Cook, John P. Burso, Charles M. Meaks, were passed by the Committee on Examination, and ■were advanced to the class of second year. M. D. Hursey, who in his absense. on account of the death of his mother, ■was represented by his presiding elder, asked for a discontinuation that he might derote himself to the care of his father, and the request was grant ad. William F. Quillian, Jr., and Idus E. McKellar, a student in Vanderbilt University, were advanced to the class of the second year. I. K. Chambers and William Kitchens did not go be fore the Committee of Examinations of the first year's class. Their char acters were passed and they were con tinued in the same class. Mare Study Urged. At the conclusion of the call, Rev. "W. C. Loveth, D. D., said: “Bishop, the failure of these young ministers to stand their examinations does not speak well for us. Nothing can take the place of these studies. If proper effort is made there Is no reason why these examinations could not be stood.' “That is so,” chimed in the Bishop. Mrs. W. P. Blasingatne. secretary of the Woman’s Home Mission Society, of the South Georgia Conference, was Introduced, end In an appropriate ad dress, represented the chUms of the work. Mrs. Blasingame Is Interested slso In a home for helpless girls In Thomasvill*. The Legal ("oofereuee. Be. a use of the death of Rev. J. O. Branch, president, Rev. W. C. Lovett, !■ I>.. was elected president of the Legul Conference, which held a short so#*,on. Rev. W. P. tfhlth is secretary. and Rev. A. M. Williams treasurer of this conference. The resignation of Rev. O. B. Chester, trustee of the fund for special relief, was accepted, and Rev. I. F. Griffith was elected In | his place. Reports from the treasurers of the several boards were received. Owing to the extreme feebleness of Rev. A. M. Wynn, a member of the Preachers' Aid Society, he sent In his resignation, and Rev. J. M. Outler was elected In his place. Among the young ministers admitted into the conference on trial Is Mr. J. P. Chatfield of Irvinton. He has been judge of the County Court of Wilcox county for some time and at present has three more years to serve. He is quite a striking figure, being over six feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds. Appointments Rend To-morrow. The Bishop and his cabinet have seemingly sealed up their work and ap pointments. There is little leaking at this point. Although the transfer has not been announced, it has been stated that Dr. Shoaff of the Alabama con ference, will be placed at St. Paul’s Church, Columbus, to succeed Rev. J. E. Wray, who has been transferred to New Orleans. The address of Rev. H. M. Dußose, secretary of the Epworth "League, was one of the richest treats of the con ference. Dr. Dußose is one of the most fluent, eloquent speakers In the church. As there is to boa session Monday morning, it is now quite like ly that the appointments will not be read until afternoon or night. Rev. W. C. Lovett. D. D.. preaches to-night at the Methodist Church, and Rev. R. Keer at Helena. Cornerstone Was Laid. There was no session of the confer ence this afternoon, as it developed in the morning session that while it was possible by rushing the business of the conference in an afternoon session to get the appointment Monday, it was best to adjourn until Monday so.that several reports to be acted upon might receive the time and attention which they deserve. Availing himself of the presence of the conference and the Bishop, Mr. R. J. Strozier, president of the South Georgia College, had arranged to have the corner stone of anew annex to the college laid this afternoon. Bishop Duncan presided and made the lead ing address. The following articles were placed In the stone; “A Simple Mountain Woman and Her Great Work," mother of W. A. Huckabee, by Dr. W. C. Lovett, in Atlanta Jour nal, Dec. 2, 1904; one of W. A. Huck abee’s letterheads as agent of the South Georgia Conference’s Orphans’ Home, on which is pasted a photo graph of his eldest son, Thad, and on the back is written a list of W. A. Huckabee’s family and age of each member. Mr. Huckabee has ten chil dren. Minutes of the M. E. Church, South, for year 1903-1904. Catalogue of South Georgia College 1903-1904 and 1892-1893. List of preachers and dele gates to conference. Telfair Enterprise of Nov. 28, Dec. 1, 1904. List of mem bers of the board of trustees of South Georgia College. List of faculty South Georgia College, 1903-1904. Report of South Georgia College at Waycross, 1894, by W. A. Huckabee, president. One cent of 1901 by W.' A. Huckabee. One Chinese mill by Capt. Kent. An nouncement that Bishop W. W. Dun can officiated and laid the corner stone of the college annex by W. A. Huckabee. DOUGLAS’ TOWN ELECTION Will Take Plnee Dee. 17—Some ot the Candidates. Douglas, Ga., Dec. 3. —While the election for Mayor and aldermen for Douglas takes place Dec. 17, city pol itics is very quiet. For Mayor, the names of W. W. McDonald, F. Wil lis Dart and C. E. Baker have been mentioned. The law practice of Messrs. McDonald and Dart would preclude their entering a scramble for tne place. Mr. Baker is prominent young business man, is cashier of the Union Banking Company, and having been on the Board of Aldermen for years, is thoroughly conversant with the needs of the city. In consequence he had decidedly the largest follow ing. and the indications are that he will have no decided opposition. Dec. 7 an election will be held for tax receiver to fill the vacancy caused by the death of E. M. Paulk. There are three candidates with about equal chances. In the election to day for justice of the peace of the Douglass district, J. T. Relihan suc ceeded himself, having had no oppo sition. What Sulphur Does For the Human Body in Health and • Disease. The mention of sulphur will recall to many of us the early days when our mothers and grandmothers gave us our daily dose of sulphur and molasses every spring and fall. It was the universal spring and fall “blood purifier,” tonic and cure all, and mind you. this old-fashioned remedy was not without merit. The idea was good, but the remedy was crude and unpalatable, and a large quantity had to be taken to get any effect. Nowadays we get all the beneficial effects of sulphur in a palatable, con centrated form, so that a single grain is far more effective than a table spoonful of the crude sulphur. In yecent. years, research and ex periment have proven that the best sulphur for medicinal use is that ob tained from Calcium (Calcium Sul phide) and sold in drug stores under the name of Stuart's Calcium Wafers. They are small chocolate coated pel lets and contain the active medicinal principle of sulphur in a highly con centrated, effective form. Few people are aware of the value of this form of sulphur in restoring and maintaining bodily vigor and health; sulphur acts directly on the liver, and excretory organs and puri fies and enriches the blood by the prompt elimination of waste material. Our grandmothers knew this when they dosed us with sulphur and mo lasses every spring and fall, but the crudity and impurity of ordinary flowers of sulphur were often worse than the disease, and cannot com pare with the modern concentrated preparations of sulphur, of which Stuart's Calcium Wafers is undoubt edly the best and most widely used. They are the natural antidote for liver and kidney troubles and cure constipation and purify the blood In a way that oftn surpriae* patient and physician alike. Dr. R. M. Wilkins while experi menting with sulphur remedies soon found that the sulphur from Calcium was superior to any other form. He says: "For liver, kidney and blood troubles, e*peclally when resulting from constipation or malaria. I have been surprised at the results obtained from Stuart's Calcium Wafers, in pa tients suffering from boils and pim ples and even deep-seated carbuncles, I have repeaedly seen them dry up and disappear In 4 or 5 days, leaving the skin clear and smooth. Although Stuart'* Calcium Wafer* I* a proprie tary article, and sold by druggists, and for that reason tabooed by many physicians, yet I know of milting no safe and reliable for constipation, liver and kidney trouble* and especially In all forms of skin disease as this rem edy." At any rale people who are tired of pills, cathartics and so-called blood ’■purifiers,” will find In Stuart's Cal cium Wafers, a far safer, mors palat able and effective preparation. SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 4. 1904 NEWS OF A DAY IN GEORGIA’SJDAPITAL CADETS VISIT GOVERNOR. YOUNG GORDON INSTITUTE SOL DIERS IN ATLANTA. In Charge of Commandant Nash, lib of the Cadets Went to See a. Foot hall Game, In Which Their Team Was Defeated—Appeared at the Capitol and Heard the Governor Make a Speech—Governor Receiv ed Them In His Office Afterwards. Atlanta, Dec. 3. —The Gordon Insti tute Cadets from Barnesville, in charge of Lieut. Col. J. Q. Nash, com mandant, and 115 strong, visited the state Capitol to-day to pay their re spects to Gov. Terrell. The Barnesville boys came up to attend the football game this afternoon, in which their team was pitted against what turned out to be a stronger eleven from Bow en Institute, Nashville, Tenn., for the Barnesville boys were beaten by a score of 38 to 0. The Barnesville Cadets went to the Capitol Immediately upon arriving in the city. Gov. Terrell was introduced to them from the steps and made them a brief speech, complimenting them upon their appearance. They had their picture taken and Gov. Terrell after wards invited them into his office, where he met and shook hands with each one. Baptist Board of Missions. At a meeting of the Board of Mis sions of the Georgia Baptist Conven tion held here, $30,000 was appropriated for prosecuting the missionary work in Georgia. This will include the sup port of state evangelists, missions and Sunday-school workers. Dr. John E. White was re-elected president for the third term, Dr. S. Y. Jameson was re-elected secretary and M. L. Brittain recording secretary. Reports showed the contributions by the Baptists to missionary work In charge of this board has been doubled, amounting this year to $84,000. Out of this fund a minister will be supported at the Baptist Orphans’ Home at Hapeville and the remainder will be divided between the Home Mission Board and the Foreign Mission Board. Clad Only in .Mslit Unite. Considerable excitement was created on the streets near the Grady Hospital by the appearance of a woman clad only in her night gown. It was Mrs. Odessa Strickland, who twice escaped from the hospital and tried to get away, but was captured each time. She is said to be demented, though her sick ness is thought to have something to do with her mental condition. Mrs. Strickland is from DeKalb county and was sent to the hospital by the police, to whom she was brought by J. M. Huey, a relative. Huey says the wom an's husband brought her to his place in a wagon and dumped her out in his yard, deserting her. Design for Gordon Monamrnt, It has been decided by the Gordon Monument Committee to ..have a design submitted showing Gen. 'Gordon in the attitude of reviewing passing troops, mounted on a charger and hat in hand. F. W. Ruckstubi, the famous sculp tor who designed the Confederate mon ument, “Gloria Vtetis” in Baltimore, was here to-day, and held a confer ence with the committee. He will sub mit a design in accordance with their wishes. The equestrian statue will stand on the northwestern corner of the Capitol grounds, facing the street, in the attitude of reviewing passing troops on their way once a year, to pay tribute to the Confederate dead buried at Oakland. Many Seek Pardons. The Prison Commission will hold its monthly session for the consideration of pardon cases during the week be ginning Dec. 12. instead of the first week in the month. There are eighty cases on the docket, and the number is increasing daily. Both begs Cat Off. As the result of a probable attempt to steal a ride on a moving W. and A. freight train this afternoon, Renza Parish, 12 years old, had both his legs cut off below the knee, and at the El kin Cooner Sanitarium, where he was carried, it is not thought that he will survive the shock. CRUISER TENNESSEE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED. Gov, Friler' Daughter Christened the Ship at Cramp*' Yard. Philadelphia, Dec. 3.—The armored cruiser Tennessee was launched to day at the yards of the William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Build ing Company in the presence of dis tinguished guests from the state for whidh the vessel Is named and a num ber of navy and army officials. The christening party included Gov. Fra iler, his staff, Mrs. Frazier and their daughter, Annie Keith Frazier, who was sponsor for the ship. Up to almost the moment when the big warship started down the ways a drizzle of sleet and rain fell continu ally, but during the actual launching the sun shone through the clouds, the sky again becoming overcast shortly after the ship took the water. Miss Frazier carried a huge bouquet of American Beauty roses, to which was attached a bottle of champagne, and as the vessel quivered as it was about to take Its initial dip, .Miss Fra zier struck the prow two resounding blows, at the same time pronouncing the baptismal words a clear voice. As the Tennessee' glided into the Delaware river there was a great cheer from the spectators, and the various craft In the stream gave many shrill and prolonged blasts from their whis tles. Driven by & stiff northeast wind, the river was rapidly running down, find the vessel was launched imme diately upon the arrival of the chris tening party, ten minutes before 11 o’clock, the hour scheduled. Imme diately after the launching luncheon -was served in the mould loft. The Tennessee delegation left for the South to-night. Lnnd Krand rase Knits. Portland, Ore., Dac. 3.—The land fraud trial came to an abrupt close to-day. The defense occupied but seventeen minutes and then only to prcaont explanations In behalf of two of their counsel, offering nothing for the defendants, who for two weeks have listened to a chain of evidence against themselves, presented by the prosecution, which confidently expect ed to convict them of a conspiracy to defraud the government out of a por tion of the public domain. The defense apparently base their hopes on an argument to the jury and if (hat falls, on n reversal of judg ment at the hands of an appellant tribunal on question of law. Nothing In tha nature of a defense of M' Klnley, Puler, Wars, Waiaon and the others was attempted. NEGROES WHO FLED FROM BULLOCH ARE RETURNING. Say They Had Hard Time* Getting Work and Are Back to Stay. Statesboro, Ga., Dec. 3.—Following the talk of negroes leaving- Bulloch county when Reed and Cato were burned for the killing of the Hodges family, more than two months ago, and the prediction that there would hardly be a dozen negro families left In the county by Jan. 1, has developed that all of those who left and could get hack, did not remain away long, and are here w-orking as though nothing had ever happened. Those still away are trying to get money to return as soon as possible. Some of them ex perienced rather a hard time in get ting anything to do after making known the fact that they were from Statesboro or Bulloch county. Some of them claim they had to come back as they could not get work, and, be sides, they were continually under sus picion and were accused in many cases of being directly or indirectly connect ed with the burning of the Hodges family since they had left the county. Some of them went tr> Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama, but met with the same reception as those who stopped nearer home. Generally speaking, they have little to say. and attribute their leaving to the diligence and strenuous work of the “All Night Club,” another organi zation supposed to have been gotten up in this county just after the burn ing of the Hodges family, to cope with the supposed “Before Day Club,” which was considered at that time a club actually existing. One negro who stayed away nearly two months said that Bulloch county is now his home for the remainder of his life. During the time he was away he had been to several places in Geor gia and South Carolina, and found it almost impossible to get work, when It was known that he was from Bul loch county. Had It not been for an occasional hand out by some of his own race, he said, he never could have held out to walk from Charleston, S. C., to Statesboro, where he knew there were plenty of good rations to be had for the asking. A few negroes sold what they had at almost a sacrifice and left the county after the lynching, with the intention of staying away the remainder of their lives, but nearly all of them have re turned. WOULDN’T MARRY HIM. Unique Henson for Man’s Suicide ns His Mistress Gave It. New York, Dec. 3.—Because a wom an with whom he had lived at a Lex ington avenue hotel for several weeks repeatedly refused his requests that a marriage ceremony be performed, Ed ward L. Graham, a civil engineer, shot himself early to-day and died in stantly. The \Voman, who gave her name as Lulu Adams, had just fled from his presence when the fatal shot was fired. She claims that Graham was Insanely jealous of another man, and when she refused to marry him, threatened to kill her and himself. She escaped from the room just in time to save her life, she savs. The Adams woman told the coroner that the reason she refused to marry Graham was that he did not have money enough for her. What he had he spent freely upon her, she said, but it was not enough to justify her wants. She had made this perfectly plain to Graham, she said. Graham was about 39 years of age. The woman is 28. HAD ODELL’S PROMISE. Platt Waiting to See If He Will Go Buck On It. "Washington, Dec. 3.—“1 know of only one reason why Gov. Odell should not control the Legislature and the elec tion of a senator to succeed Depew, and that is that Odell promised posi tively—ten days before election—to Depew and myself, that he would not interfere.” The foregoing statement was made by Senator Platt of New York to-day. Senator Platt was asked if anything new had transpired concerning the senatorship and he replied that there had been nothing of consequence; that he was sure Senator Depew would be re-elected. Continuing he said: “I think there are enough conserva tives in New York to recognize that Depew has been a model senator and insist upon his return. If Odell and his machinery can defeat Depew at this time, I think it is about time for us to hang up the fiddle.” WILCOX GETS THE JOB. He Will Be the Postmaster of Nevr City City. Washington, Dec. 3.—Senator Platt of New York to-day announced that William R. Wilcox will be appointed postmaster at New York. The follow ing official statement was made at the White House regarding Wilcox's appointment: "The President has decided to ap point William R. Wilcox postmaster at New York city, and Mr. Wilcox's nomination will go to the Senate on Tuesday next.” Bain In Kentucky. Lexington, Ky„ Dec. 3.—A steady rain to-day broke the longest drought in Central Kentucky in half a cen tury, though it was not heavy enough to be effective. The waterworks com pany published a notice to ali farm ers that they may get water free of cost at the reservoir till the drought is over. OBITUARY. l’eter Fox. After an iilnes lasting only five days, Mr. Peter Fox, a well-known Savan nahlan, died yesterday afternoon at 6 o’clock at St. Joseph's Hospital. Pneu monia was the cause of death. Mr. Fox was 50 years of age. He is survived by a wife and four children. He was born in Ireland, but had made his homo in Savannah for many years. He was a cabinet maker, and for years conducted a place on Whita ker street. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from his residence, No. 2X2 Whitaker street. The pallbear er* will be *elected from the Irish-American Friendly Society, of which the deceased was a prominent member. Mrs. Mary Maantre. The death of Mrs. Mary Maguire, mother of Mr. John E. Maguire, super intendent of the fire department, and Mr. Peter J. Maguire, inspector of the Savannah fire department, occurred yesterday morning at her residence, No. 17 Montgomery street. She was born In Wexford. Ireland, 78 y* ar* ago, and was the relict of Thom as Maguire, also a native of Ireland. The tvo spent the major portion of their life In Savannah. Pleurisy was the cause of death. The funeral wilt t held from Ht. Pat tick's Church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and the Inter ment will he in the t'alhedral Ceme tery. Mrs Maguire was a woman of many excellent virtues. RUMORS OF MORE GOVERNORS THE FIELD NOT YET FILLED. FIVE OR SIX PROBABLE CANDI DATES YET TO BE HE ARD FROM. Hon. John W. Akin of Bartow Said to Be Figuring Up His Chances. Judge H. B. Bunnell, Also Evincing a Flirtatious Spirit—Hon. James M. Smith and Congressman Brant ley Talked About, But Have Said Nothing, Atlanta, Dec. 3.—Rumors of other entries in the race for gubernatorial honors, are constantly coming to the Capitol. A well known North Georgia politician brings the news that Hon. John W. Akin of Bartow, representa tive of his county in the Legislature, is seriously considering the question of shying his castor into the ring. Judge Akin has been flirting with the governorship for sometime, and with Judge John W. Maddox out of the way, the congressman from the Sev enth, having stated that he would not be in the race, the Cartersville can didate is trying- to determine what show he would stand in a battle in which preliminary indications promise to divide Georgia into sections from Rabun Gap to Tybee Light. Judge Akin is very much of an anti-corpora tionist, If that term is permissible, as has been shown by his attitude in the Legislature when questions involving corporations were brought to the fore. RumorH of “Dick Bunnell. ’’ And now from the northeastern part of the state comes to the Capitol an other rumor. It is said that Judge R. B. Russell, “Dick” Russell as he is best known, is also evincing a flir tatious spirit. Judge Russell has a penchant for running, as shown by his recent race for chief justice of the Supreme Court. He is a tireless work er and his campaign from one end of the state to the other for the chief Justiceship demonstrated his marvel ous energy. At the expiration of his present term, as judge of the Superior Court, he will retire from the bench. It has been understood for some years that Solicitor General C. H. Brand of Lawrenceville would become the can didate for judge at that time, Judge Russell giving way. Thus Judge Rus sell will be left without an office. The report that he Is dallying with the governorship race, therefore, is not to be altogether discredited. Pope Brown Not In Itnce. It is the general belief that Chair man J. Pope Brown of the Railroad Commission will not be in the govern orship race. Should Commissioner of Agriculture O. B. Stevens be appointed railroad commissioner, it seems to be the general belief that Mr. Brown will try to become commissioner of agri culture, an office which, it is said, he would almost as soon have as that of Governor. Of course, Mr. Brown can not and does not expect reappoint ment as railroad commissioner. He was one of the faithful allies of Col. J. H. Estill in the last race for Gov ernor, and carried his county for the South Georgia candidate. Other* to Be Heard From. Congressman W. G. Brantley and Hon. James M. Smith of Oglethorpe are yet to be heard from, for as yet, though their names have been on tongue in this connection, no sign has come from them. The South Georgia spirit is said to be stronger than ever and there is a good deal of talk about it up this way and what it is likely to develop. The present stage of the campaign is regarded as one of handshaking and studying the field. The struggle hav ing begun thus early, there is a good deal of traveling about to be done by the candidates, and it Is a sure thing that their movements will be watched with a great deal of Interest from now on to Us close. RURAL CARRIERS MAY~ HAVE SOME TROUBLE. Look* Like They Tried to Defeat Certain Congressmen. Washington, Dec. 3.—The Postmas ter General has made an Investigation of the chargee that the Rural Letter Carriers’ Association had attempted to defeat certain congressmen, alleged to have opposed the demands of the rural carriers for an Increase of pay. It is Intimated that the investigation so far tends to substantiate the charges made, and that there is likely to be an overhauling of the rural carrier service. MALLORY LINERS WILL HAVE WIRELESS. New York, Dec. 3.—lt was announced by the Mallory Steamship Company to day that the vessels of their line will be equipped with wireless telegraph apparatus. The initial installation will be on the steamer Denver, which sailed from this port to-day for Gal veston. By this system, the Mallory liners are expected to keep in constant touch with stations to be established along the route from New York to Galves ton. OFFICIAL. ARREARS FOR GROUND RENT. City of Savannah, Office City Treas urer, Dec. 1, 1904.—The following lots are in arrears for ground rent, of which owners are hereby notified. C. S. HARDEE. City Treasurer. Calhoun Ward—Lot 3, 2 qrs.; west 1-5 lot 4, 2 qrs.; east % lot 42, 2 qrs. Chatham Ward—East 1-3 lot 10, 2 qrs.; west 2-3 lot 10, 2 qrs; lot 21, 2 qrs.; mid. 1-3 lot 27. 2 qrs. / Columbia Ward—North 14 lot 26, 2 qrs. Crawford Ward—North 14 lot 21. 2 qrs.; lot 25, 2 qrs.; lot 26, 2 qrs.; lot 27, 2 qrs.; lot 36, 2 qrs.; northwest part lot 68, 2 qrs. Elbert Ward—West part lot 24, 2 qrs.; southeast part lot 24, 2 qrs.; cast 2-3 lot 29, 2 qrs. Franklin Ward—Part lot 21, 2 qrs.; lot 24, 2 qrs.; east 14 lot 27, 2 qrs. New Franklin Ward —West 14 lot 1, 2 qrs.; lot 2, 2 qrs.; lot 9, 2 qrs.; east 14 lot 14, 2 qrs. Greene Ward —Lot 7, 2 qrs.; lot *, 2 qrs.; east 14 lot 11, 2 qrs.; south 14 lot 16, 2 qrs.; south 14 lot 25, 2 qrs. Jackson Ward—East 14 lot 13, 2 qrs.; lot 27, 2 qrs.; lot 23, 2 qrs. Jasper Ward—Lot 9. 2 qrs.; west % lot 21, 2 qrs.; lot 24, 2 qrs.; lot 37, 2 qrs.; lot 43, 2 qrs.; west 14 lot 46, 2 qrs. Lafayette Ward—West 14 lot 7, 2 qrs.; lot 21, 2 qrs.; lot 22, 2 qrs.; lot 42. 2 qrs. Monterey Ward—East 14 lot 11, 2 qrs. Pulaski Ward—Lot 4, 2 qrs.; lot 6, 2 qrs Stephens Ward—Lot M. 2 qrs. Troup Ward —West 14 lot 2, 2 qrs. Warren Ward—Lot 11. 1 qrs, Washington Ward—North 1-1 of Imperial §| Pilsener 11 iis a good beer RAILROAD COMMISSION MADE A GRACEFUL ESCAPE When It Decided to Revoke Circulars 301 and 302. Atlanta, Dec. 3.—lt Is generally re garded that the Railroad Commission made graceful escape from what prom ised to be a hopeless cause when it consented to revoke circulars 301 and 302 and thus end the litigation which had been brought on by the protest of the railroads. In fact, one of the attorneys repre senting the state’s side of the case, admitted as much. “I don’t believe we could have won the case,” he said, “and we are more than glad to have -been let down so easily.” If there was such a lack of confi dence on the part of the state’s coun sel and so strong a belief on the part of the attorneys for the railroads in their ultimate success, why, it may be asked, were the latter the first to sug gest dropping the litigation with a view to offering a compromise in the hope that it might be acceptable to the commission? Railroads Don’t Want to Lose Favor. It is believed that the secret of this lies in the desire of the railroads to lose nothing in public favor. If they can offer a solution of the rate prob lem which will prove acceptable, it will certainly be to their credit. If not, they will be in a position to point to generous concessions offered. But in all this the Railroad Com mission likewise gains an advantage already pointed out, in that it will no longer be hampered by threats made to OFFICIAL. south 14 lot 18, 2 qrs.; lot 32, 2 qrs. All persons having interest in above lots are hereby notified that if the amounts now due are not paid to the city treasurer on or before Dec. 14 inst., I will proceed on the morning of Dec. 15 to re-enter according to law. HENRY E. DREESON, City Marshal. PROPOSALS. Office of Savannah Works, Savannah, Ga.. Nov. 25, 1904.—Sealed proposals will be received by the Com mittee on AVater Works at the office of the Savannah Water Works until 12 o'clock noon Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1904, for furnishing f. o. b. Savannah, Ga.— 1,500 feet of 12-inch Standard Cast Iron Pipe; 1,000 feet of 8-inch Stand ard Cast Iron Pipe; 4,000 feet of 6- lneh Standard Cast Iron Pipe; 4 Bxßx6-inch Tees, 5 12x12x6-inch Tees. 1 6x6xß-inch Tee. 1 12x12x12 Tee, 2 12-inch Ells. Bidders must state time of delivery. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. En velopes must be marked "Bids for Cast Iron Pipe.” I. U. KINSEY, Supt SALE OF STALLB~IN THE MARKET City Marshal’s Office, Savannah, Ga., Nov. 10, 1904.—The stalls in the market building will be offered for rent at public outcry on WEDNES DAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF DE CEMBER. 1904, at 10 o’clock, a. m. Parties desiring to retain their stalls and renting by the year will have the preference, but must be on hand and respond promptly. By order Committee on Market HENRY E. DREESON, City Marshal. ‘ NOTICE. City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Council, Savannuh, Ga., Nov. IS, 1904. Parties desiring to retail liquor dur ing year 1905 will file their applica tions at once, so that same can be read before Council In accordance with city, ordinance. J. ROBERT CREAMER. Clerk of Council. - DE SOTO HOTEL, Savannah, Gu. Open all year. Large airy rooms; 7,000 feet piazzas; 100 rooms with pri vate bath. Telephone service In every room. Liberal Inducements to fami lies desiring permanent board. WATSON A POWERS. Proprietors. Lumbermen Supply and Equipment Go. The >irnpi thing In dry kilns. Drlra lumber In 24 hour* Cost* lew Ilian oilier*. Vsltinile u*|ihaU routing. Vulcanite Rubber Hoofing. cut interstate rates if the railroads re fused to make reductions on interstate charges, which was considered tanta mount to an interference with inter state commerce and which was made one of the two main points in the bill for Injunction ‘Brought by the rail roads. Will Fight Shy of Orders. It may be said that the commission will fight shy of such obstacles In the event it is again c'alled upon to pass orders cutting down rates. It is also unlikely that the commission will again attempt to pass sectional orders, orders reducing rates for particular cities to the disadvantage of others. Should it be called upon ‘again to pass an order similar to 301, it is safe to say it will apply equally to Savannah and Atlanta, and to all other cities in the state where competition cuts a figure in i‘ate making. YVgltlng on New York Meeting. Much is hoped for from the meet ing of Southern railroad executive of ficers, which will be held in New York city Monday. Col. Ed. Baxter, of Nash ville, attorney for the railroads, has gone on to New York in accordance with his promise, to urge his clients to go as far as possible in changing the present system of rates so as to sfatisfy the Georgia complainants. Un til that meeting has been heard from nothing can be predicted with regard to the future of the question. It is not likely that the commission will get all it wants. The main ques tion is, will it be satisfied to make concessions, and such concessions, too, as may be far from its ideas of what it ought to get. HOTELS AND SOMMER RESORTS. HOTEL EMPIRE, NEW YORK. Broadway and 63rd Street. Telephone In every Room. Take a car at any Railroad or Htapm boat Terminal, as They All Past tlie Empire. Within 5 minutes of all Theaters and large Department Stores. To Elevated and Subway Stations 1 minute. Over $250,000 in improvements. Completely Remodeled, Redecorated and Refurnished. All room lights controlled by door switches. All clothes Closets automatically lighted. Furnished throughout In Mahogany and Brass. Rooms (with use of bath) $1.60 per day up. Rooms (with private bath) SI.OO per day up. Suites (with private bath) $3.50 per day up. W. JOHNSON QUINN. Hotel Beiieclaire BroMwog am 77th street. New York. Seventh Avenue, rffiy n*. ap3Veet I,loth d£* ri p o ‘ ,s^ he for^permanent Restaurant fin rian Orchestra. Aril ideally Beautiful Hotel In tha World. Can Oder few lingle room*, with bath, beautifully furnished, suitable lot two people, SOO per month. TRANSIENT RATES 1 One Room, with bath ... -.ft.so per day Parlor, Bedroom, with bath. At and ft per day Parlor, t Bedroom*, with bath/fc and 1 7per dy Every Improvement known to modem in genuity. cl2ua"wmdd” r " rh * Hotel Bello • MILTON BOM.EE, Proprietor. OLD NHWHPAI'ICHH, 20b KO|t It e*nu. at BuaintM OlSu, Ufaiat Mow*.