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The Georgia Record. Published Weekly—Every Saturday—72l Austell Building*, Atlanta, Oh. subscription: One Year SI.OO Six Months 50 Three Months 30 One Month 12 Printed at 116-118 Loyd St. Advertising Rales Given Upon Application. Remit in stamps, cash, money or express order, or bank cheek. Address all letters to The Georgia Record, 721 Austell Building, Atlanta, Ga. LIEUTENANT BRUMBY. The honor that was due to Lieuten ant Brnmby was fitly demonstrated on last Thursday, when the one hundred thousand people thronged the streets of Atlanta to view the ceremonies of presenting the Georgia sword, and to view the long procession of military battalions, civic societies and labor or ganizations, which inarched with him as escort to the park, where the State Fair is being held. To come back to his old home, where he spent his youth and school days, amongst friends of his youth, as a hero of one of the most important naval victories of the world, must certainly be thrilling to his emo tions of affection, and inspiring to the spirit of patriotism. It was a grand review. The tender feelings of the love of that good moth er must have been exultant in joy as she observed her dutiful sou, in his glory of a returning hero, and as she looked back to days when he was at her breast as an infant; it must give her joy now to behold the fruition of a mother’s love for a child. It was grand to see her as she witnessed the ceremonies. The people of Atlanta and of Geor gia are proud of the man as a repre sentative of their own valor and chiv alry, and they are proud of such a woman who is the mother of such a hero. COTTON GROWERS CONVENE. Meeting Held In Atlanta to Discuss Con dition of Farmers. The conv ntion of cotton growers and those interested in the upbuilding of the cotton industry met Wednesday at the the Coliseum in the fair grounds at Atlanta. The gathering was a notable one and consisted of farmers, bankers and country merchants, spinners and rep resentatives' of surety companies. Mr. James Barrett, of Augusta, vice president of the State Agricultural society, called the Cotton Growers’ convention to order in the Colliseum at 10:30 o’clock and stated that tem porary organization was in order. On the stage were President Pope Brown, Hon. W. O. Lovering, a congressman from Massachusetts; Mr. Percy Thomp son, general manager of the American Warehousing company; Captain E. P. Howell, Rev. J. B. Hunnicutt, and Congressman M. L. Lockwood, of New York, president of the Anti-Trust League, and Congreisman L. F. Liv ingston, of the Fifth district. Colonel Livingston was elected chair man, and in his introductory remarks said that the gentlemen who had come to make suggestions for the betterment of the farmer should understand his condition. No physician who is not a fool will prescribe for a sick man without diagnosing his case first. In referring to the sub-treasury plan, for which Mr. Thompson is offering a substitute, the “something better,” so often talked of in 1890, Colonel Livingston said he washed his hands of the turning of the Farmers’ Alliance, into polities. He said there would be no need of this convention if the purpose of the alliance had been carried out. Colonel Livingston thanked the banks for their efforts to lend money to the farmers. REBELS DRIVEN OUT. But Three Americans Were Killed and Two Wounded. A Manila special says: Major Cheat ham, with a scouting party, while pro ceeding along the west shore of the lake Thursday, encountered a force of rebels strongly entrenched at Muntin lupa. Major Cheatham reports that he drove the rebels from their position and that in the engagement three Americans were killed and two were wounded. Rumors are in circulation in Manila that Major Cheatham discovered three American prisoners, who had been bound, gagged and shot by the insur gents. These rumors, however, are not confirmed. GOV. CANDLER’S MESSAGE A Number of Unusually Import mendations are Made to Leg LAWMAKERS ASSEMBLE. The Work of the Session Begins With a Rush and a Flood of Bills. The Georgia legislature convened in Atlanta Wednesday morning st 10 o’clock and began the business of the session with a rush. The report of the joint tax commission and the governor’s message were read in both houses. In the house of representatives a number of important bills were intro puced, among them being the measure framed by the tax commission for the reorganization of the present aystesa of taxation and Mr. Hardwick’s reform ballot bill. All effort was made in a committee of the whole to secure the second read ing of the tax bill, but strong opposi tion was developed against what was termed a too hasty consideration es so important a measure, and the bill was sent to the house with instructions that it be given a second reading not early than Wednesday of next week. The report of the joint tax commis sion is not unanimous on all the feat ures embodied in that measure. A majority report is attached. The joint commission proposes am income tax in a separate bill, which was also -read at the day’s session. This measure provides for a tax of one per cent on all net incomes above S6OO. When the senate convened at 10 o’clock all but four of the seats were filled, and two of the late arrivola en tered during the session. Prom the minnte President Dodson’s gavel fell business proceeded with a rush and the indications aie that the present session will be an usually busy one. The reports of the special commit tee to investigate the geological de partment and of the tax commission occupied the first hour, after the usual messages had been sent the governor and the lower branch of the assembly, and were listened to with a great deal of interest. While the message from the gov ernor was being aw’aited the sell call for the introduction of new bills was ordered and a flood of bills sent to the clerk’s desk, among them two er three of wide interest as the bill by Senator Gross to provide for biennial sessions of the general assembly, a pure food bill by Senator Steed, etc. Privilege resolutions were intro ducad extending the courtesies »f ifte floor to several prominent visitor*. The senate also concurred in the house resolution to meet in joint see sion at 10.30 a. tn. Thursday to do honor to Lieutenant Brumby. The reading of the governor’s mas sage concluded the work of the day. It was given close attention »ad two hundred copies ordered printed fer the ure of the members of the senate. GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE. A Concise Summary of Its Moat Impor tant Features. In his message to the Georgia legis lature Gov. Candler makes some highly important suggestions and rec ommendations. He deplores the alarming extent to which crime and mob violence have prevailed in some portions of the state and attributes it mainly to “the inter meddling of irresponsible fanatics and fools who do not know anything of the situation at the south, nor of the two races.” The solution of what they call the “race problem,” the governor declares, is to be found by the “order-loving and law-abiding elements of the two races between which there was no friction until they brought it about by their unholy in terferences.” The governor sees a hopeful sign in the realization of this BATTLE OCCURS AT LADYSMITH. Twelve Englishmen Killed i\nd Eighty- Nine Wounded There. A special from Ladysmith, dated October 23, says the troop of th® 18th Hussars, which got astray in pursuing the Boers after the battle of Glencoe, has arrived at Ladysmith, the troopers having fought their way through with the losg of three horses. General White has telegraphed to the war office from Reitfontien, under date of October 24, saying that in the fighting near Ladysmith, twelve of the British force were killed and eighty nine wounded, and that five are miss ing, the casualties being mostly among the Gloucester regiment. mt Recom stature. faet by the mon intelligent negroes throughout the state. The governor urges the necessity for further retrenchment, which may be accomplished ,by reducing to a m rimnm the appropriations to the various institntiom supported wholly or in part by and by with drawing the remaining $200,000 of the $400,000 voted to the free school* by the preceding legislature. .In this connection the governor says: “If by education in the text books taught in the schools crime was diminished, as many of us at one time hoped would be the case, there might be some reason for imposing even heavier taxes upon our people for the support of schools. But this is not true, for it is a feet, established by the experience of thirty years, that, while under our system of free schools illiteracy has rapidly decreased, espe cially among the. colored population, crime Ims much more rapily increased among them, and with the increase of crime, the expenses of administering the criminal law have increased in the same ratio.” He points out that 90 per cent of the crimes committed by negroes are committed by those who have had the opportunities of free schools. A strong plea is made for tax reform and an equalization of the bnrdens of taxation. The governor dwells neon the importance of the work undertaken by the commission which has been at work during the past year. The message points out the dangers of an unrestricted ballot and recom mends that an amendment of the con stitution be submitted to the people restricting the elective franchise to those “who recognize the sanctity of the ballot and realize the responsibili ties of citizenship.” Tribute is paid the state militia for its conduct when called out for the preservation of law and order, aod rec ommendations are made regarding changes in the law covering the pay of officer's of the state militia. He rec ommends that all field officers be paid $4, captains $3, lieutenants $2. and regimental non-commissioned officers $1.50 per day. He suggests $1.25 for other non-commissioned officers and SI per day for all privates. In regard to the dJltCe of adjutant general, the governor recommends that General Kell, iu consideration of his extreme age and growing infirm ities and in recognition of his splendid services to the south and his state, be retired on the first day of January, 1900, with his rank, on a pension sufficient to support him comfort ably during his life, or that provi sion be made for paying the assistant adjutant general who performs the du ties of the office, an adequate salary when thus actually employed. In reviewing reports of state officers, Governor Candler dwells at some length upon tho report of the com missioner of pensions, which contains a clear and lucid presentation of the increase in the amount of pensions given to the old soldiers and widows of soldiers. This shows that 841 pen sion claims has been allowed for which r.o funds are available. He praises the work of the prisen commission, especially in its capacity as a board of pardons; advises that everything pos sible be done toward getting at prop erty which escapes taxation, and thereby equalizing the tax burdens; pays high tribute to the geological survey; suggests that there I.e a bu reau of labor statistics added to the agricultural department; recites the history of the Northeastern railroad and the efforts to sell it, and tells of the extraordinary draft made upon the contingent iksnd for the purpose of stamping out smallpox in different counties. The governor takes firm ground in favor of the elimination of the venal vote and advocates an amendment to the constitution so as to restrict the ballot. He believes that the ballot should be taken away from the unwor thy, but that the virtuous and intelli gent, however poor and hnmble or of whatever race or color, may be safely entrusted with it. SYMONDS RECOVERING. British Officer Wouuded In Battle With Boers Is Doing Well. Intelligence received at Capetown Tuesday from Natal says the bullet has beau extracted from the wound of General Symonds, who was struck down while leading his troops nt the battle of Glencoe, and that the patient is cheerful and doing well. Worcester Arrives iu Washington. Professor Dean C. Worcester, one of the Philippine commissioners, reached Washington Wednesday to attend the meeting of the Philippine committee. FOR THANKSGIVING. President Issues Proclamation Set ting Apart Nov. 30th as Day of Thanks and Prayers. President McKinley has issued the following Thanksgiving proclamation: “A national custom dear to the hearts of the people calls for the set ting apart of one day in each year as an occasion of special thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bisssings of the preceding year. This honored ob servance acquires with time a tender significance. It enriches domestic life. It summons under the family roof the absent children to glad reunion with those they love. “Seldom has this nation had greater cause for profound thanksgiving. No great pestilence has invaded onr shores. Liberal employment waits upon labor. Abundant crops have rewarded the efforts of the husband man. Increased comforts have come to the home. The national finances have been strengthened, and public credit has been sustained and made firmer. In all branches of industry and trade there has been a steady gain in the moral and educational growth of our national character. “Churches and schools have flour ished. American patriotism has been exalted. Those engaged in maintaining the honor of the flag with such signal success have been in a large degree spared from disaster and disease. An honorable peace has been ratified with a foreign nation with which we were at war, and we are now on friendly relations with every power on earth. “The trust which we have assumed for the people of Cuba has been faith fully advanced. There is marked progress toward the restoration of healthy industrial conditions, and un der wise sanitary regulations the island has enjoyed exemption from the scourge of fever. Tho hurricane which swept over our new possession of Porto Rico, destroying the homes and property of the inhabitants, called forth the instant sympathy of the peo ple of the United States, who were swift to respond with szenerous aid to the sufferers. While the insurrection still continues in the island of Luzon, business is resuming its activity and confidence in the good purposes of the United 8 ates is being rapidly estab lished throughout the archipelago. “For these- reasons and countless others, I. William McKinley, presi dent of the United States, do hereby name Thursday, the 30th day of No vember next, as a day of general Thanksgiving and prayer, to bo ob served as such by all our people on this continent and in our newly ac quired islands, as well as by those who may be at sea or sojourning in foreign lauds; and I advise that on this day religious exercises shall be conducted in the churches or meeting places of all denominations, in order that in the social features of the day its real significance may not be lost sight of, but fervent prayers may be offered to the Most High for a contin uance of the Divine guidance without which man’s efforts are vain, and for Divine consolation to those whose kin dred and friends have sacrificed their lives for country. “I recommend also that on this day, so far as may be found practicable, labor shall cease from its accustomed toil and charity abound toward the sick, the needy and the poor. “In witness whereof, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. (Signed) “Wilimm McKinley. ALL FOR BRUMBY. Program nt Atlanta Not Changed By Ad< isiiral Dewey’s Decision. A special from Atlanta says: At one •f the largest and most enthusiastic meetings the general committee on the Dewey-Brumby celebration has ever held it was decided Monday morn ing to extend to Lieutenant Thomas Brumby the same cordial welcome that had been planned for him and Admiral Dewey. At the conclusion of the mecti ig Mayor Woodward sent Lieutenant Brumby a telegram to that effect. DENBY IN WASHINGTON. Philippine Commissioner Is On Hand Beady For Scheduled Meoting. Hon. Charles Denby, one of the Philippine commissioners, who has just returned from Manila, reached Washington Monday night, accom panied by his son, T. G. Denby. Messrs. Schuiman and Worcester, the other civilian members, are expected in a day or two, when there will be a meeting of the commission preparatory to submitting a Report to the president. Masons Visit McKinley. At Washington, Monday, the su preme council of the Scottish Rite Ma sons called on President McKinley at the white house and later concluded its biennial session by conferring the thirty-third degree of Masonry on many members of the order. Commissioners Visit Hay. The Garman minister, Mr. Von Mumm, and Mr. Eliot, the British member of the Samoan commission, had interviews Monday separately with Secretary Hay touching Samoan affairs. Very Large String Beans. Two enormous string beans wore ex hibited on tlie floor of the Chamber of Commerce by Mr. Emory Klrwan. The largest measured 27U inches >n lengtth and had 19 beaus In the pod. These beans were cultivated by Mr. Klrwan !n his yard, after three years’ experi menting and grafting. He says the largest he produced measured 33 1-3 Inches. The vines of these beans are no larger than the average string-bean vine, and they produce as many pods os the ordinary vine. Two pods grow an a stem, the same as other beans, and Mr. Kirwtn claims they are good Bating, as they are brittle and tender when first cut, and can be strung, with ease.—Baltimore News. A Queen's Free Lunch, The following amusing story Is told of Queen Margaret of Italy. She re cently arrived in a town, where great preparations had been made to do her honor. The mayor was at hand to es e*rt her to the room where luncheon was served, but the queen declined to eat anything, saying that all she need ed was a glass of water and a sand wich. At the end of this frugal repast she was about to take her handkerchief from her pocket to wipe her lips, when the mayor, misinterpreting her action, bowed respectfully, and said: ‘ Your majesty need not trouble yourself. I can assure you the lunch is paid tor." The Generosity of Man. We all admit that simple living Is the best, and in our generousity we ire perfectly willing that everybody >ut ourselves should try it.—Philadel phia Saturday Evening Post. Passing of the Horse. So soon as nature sees an improvement, there 16 a change. The candle gave way to electricity. The spinning wheel to machin ery. the horse to the automobile. The fact that Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters has been sold for over half a century, proves its value. There is nothin? to equal it for stomach or liver trouble. It is Nature’s own remedy, and the only one to cure dyspepsia or weak stomach. A man is seldom any better than he ac tually has f<o b®. Beauty Is Blood Deep. ( lei.n blood means a clean skin. No beauty without, it. Cnsenrets, Caudy Cathar tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by stirring up the laay liver and driving all im purities from the body. 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