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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-24
ANNUAL SESSION IN DECEMBER.
Ministers Going to Macon to Attend
Conference.

conference.
The annual meeting of the South
Georgia Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church south will be held in
Macon this year, beginning December
4th. The session will, as usual, be
an important one, as many changes
will occur in the way of transferring
ministers to other charges and discus
sing and devising plans and means by
which the church may continue in its
prosperous career. Rev. K. Read,
presiding fielder of the Americas dis.
trict; Rev. George W. Mathews, pastor
of the First Methodist church, and
Rev. T. I. Nease, of st, Pauls, will at
tend the conference in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-24
Here's Your Family Horse.

Good, gentle horse; any lady car
drive. Will sell at bargain.
2t q. FL. WHITAKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-24
Ready-tO-Wear Waists.

The flannel waists of the Elk brand, introduced by us
here last season. well represented in stock at pres
ent There's deal of satisfaction being able to come In
and find waist ready to the minute you want it. and
that's you do here The prices range from soc to
So so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-24
Sunday Services.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 315
Jackson street, Sunday II, a. m. and
500 p. m. Wednesday, 500 p. m. Pub
lie cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-24

All=WOOl The big, warm
coy, comfortable
Blankets sorts. The wear
a-life time sorts.
Best blanket investment you
ever made, if you buy now.
y % Pair all-wool Blankets, bound
with silk, beautiful borders in red,
pink and blue, at 1915.
% Pair all-wool ia Blankets,
wide, silk binding and delicate
borders, colors, worth anywhere
$500; this week at $3.50.
20 Pair fine all-wool California
Blankets ia, beautiful tinted
borders, silk bound; regulars price
$3.50; this week at $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-24
Americas Cotton Market.

AMERICUs, Ga, NoY. oath, 1901.
Received yesterday, ..... 40 bales
Received previously, .....21, 626 g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
TWO TUMBRIDGES ARRESTED.
THE CAPTAIN AND ONE SON. OF THE HOTEL
ST. GEORGE. GET INTO DISTURB
ANCE ON A BROOKLYN CAR.

Captain William Tumbridge, proprietor OF the
Hotel St George. a we'll known hosiery in Brook
lyn and John W. Tumbrdge, his son, were placed
under arrest at early hour yesterday morning
on charge CT disorderly conduct. The arrests
grew out Of a quarrel in OF the Gates-ave
line In the Adams-st. court the ad-
tourned by Ma gistrste Dooley until Friday.
CAPTAIN Tumbridge with hts two sons. was on his
veav home at 1880 a. m The car was running
down F,,lton-st in the drygoods district when the
captain got ino alteration with stranger
Patrolrnan Lass. OF the Gates-ave. station. who
was going home the car. made an attempt TO
separate the two men, he says, when young John
". Tumhrdge attempted 70 strike him. Lass says
that the second time Tumbridge attempted 10 strike
him he gave the young man rap on the head with
his stick Then the father started 10 interfere and
he and the son were placed under arrest.
When the reached the Borough Hall the
patrolman took his prisoners TO the Adams-st. sta
tion There charge OF disorderly conduct was
entered against them. The who was not under
arrest TO the HOtel st. George and informed
the night manager. Frederick G. Niblo, who AT
once furnished bail for the release OF the Tunn-
BRIDGES The latter refused 70 make any statement
about the occurrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
IN for Borough President or

oept the nomination for Borough President or
Controller, he said:
1t would he a great sacrifice for me 20 give
up my business for the Mayoraty. and could
not make the sacrifice for any other Office"
Mr.. Hendrix last night declared positively that
he would not accept the Mayoraity nomination.
He said
i am not candidate for the nomination
have no desire for il, and could not accept it II
] were nominated"
Before Mr. Hendrix gave out the above state
ment one of the Democratic leaders said that
Nilioughby Street was aware that Mr.. Hendrix
could not accept the nomination, and that they
knew what they were doing when they presented
his name
Alexander z Orr Indignantly denied that he
was q candidate for the Tammany Hall nomina-
ton. and said HIS name was used without au-
thority.
1T is entirely wrong for them 10 use my
name he declared There no authority
for H. and don't know who is responsible for
tts mention. I not a candidate for Mayor.
Quite the reverse. ] don't think any proposition
OF the kind is seriously mooted. My We've are
well known on that subject. heartily in
sympathy with the Citizens Union movement
You can say that they used my name without
my desire"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
STRIKE IMMINENT IN FALL RIVER.
OPERATIVES WILL QUIT WORK
ON OCTOBER =

Fall River Mass. Sept. 29.-Secretary White
head of the Textile Council. having received no
reply from the manufacturers in regard to the
per cent increase in wages asked by the oper
atives. called special meeting of the council
which was held this afternoon in Textile Hall
It was unanimously agreed, in view Of the pres
ent conditions OF the cloth market and Of the
fact that two mills Of the city within a week
have advanced wages 5 per cent. that the other
mills could afford to take the same action.
1t was voted that the council insist upon
per cent increase in wages. and a meeting was
called for next Wednesday night In case the
council receives no reply to its demand before
that time the members voted to recommend to
their various unions that they refuse TO work
after Monday, October I, at the present rate OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
TO MEET TO FIGHT DEvERY.
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO APPEAL
FROM MURPHY TO THE PEOPLE

The Merchants Associa ton OF Nsw-York.
finding that Commissioner Murphy viii pay
attention 10 the charges that body has preferred
against Deputy Commissioner Devery has Dc
cided 20 appeal 10 the people 70 see whether or
not through that channel the removal Of Dew
cry cannot be accomplished A circular letter
has been prepared. and is being mailed 10 400
business houses in this city. urging that both
employers and employees cooperate with the
association and create such wave Of public
opinion that Murphy will be forced 70 remove
Devery. Public meetings by the different bodies
OF merchants organizations are called for. at
which petitions may be prepared which may be
circulated for signature
The idea that not only Murphy. but Tammany
Hall as we'll is behind Devery. and that the
difficulty of forcing him from the place he now
occupies as dictator Of the police force. is the
real instlgstion of the letter. II Is argued that
If Croker finds before election that large pro
portion of the voters are opposed to Devery he
will be obliged to tell Murphy to remove him or
make certain OF defeat for Tammany at the
polls The circular letter follows in part:
To the Commercial Financial and Professional
Interests. and to the Employees in Greater New
The Merchants Association from past experience
Police pepartment is vo-ki5e an injury 70 every
interest in the city. down TO the newseoy on ne
Deputy Chief. who controls the department, set
forth in the charges fled with Commissioner
Murphy by the Merchants Association OF New
York, disgrace the city and reflect upon every
citizen. The recent exposures Of police corruption
and the protection OF vice by police officials have
made hideous blot upon city. That the rank
and file Of the department honest and want
70 do their duty is almost certain
Personal interviews have been had with large
number of officers. who admit that they do not do
their duty because inundated by dread Of pun
tShment by the higher authorities, their COM
manders and others, who make money by per
hitting crime
1t should rot be overlooked ,hat the. temptations
that come from the open license and encourage
ment OF vice and the premium put upon IL by our
police offCtalS. increase the number OF young
men and women who led aStray.
We earnestly ask the support of all who are
interested in good government. especially the en-
ployers OF many young men. and those among
the employed " no trying 10 bring up respect
able families; for II Is the young who are the
greatest sufferers through those evils which the
Police Department allows TO exist
No decent citizen can read the charges made by
this association against the real head OF the Po
lice Department without shame and disgust. II
our citizens will awake TO the duty Of enforcing
decency in public officers. the Police Department
can be purified and made the pride OF NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
TROLLEY CAR PICKPoCKET CAUGHT.
HE HAD RELIEVED PASSENGER OF 81 $50. AM
WAS CAPTURED AFTER CHASE

HE HAD RELIEVED a PASSENGER OF 81 $50. AND
WAS CAPTURED AFTER CHASE
In the arrest of George Jones. who robbed pas
senger on q trolley car Mount Vernon last night
of 81 1850 the police that city believe they have
captured a professional pickpocket who has been
operating on the Huckeberry electric car system
fer some time. Jones captured by Policeman
George Atweu. after a desperate chase. He gave
his name ], Campbell. and then changed 1t to
Jones Paul Rutland. a carriage manufacturer. Of
No 10 Beach-st.. Mount Vernon. was the victim of
the pickpocket. He riding a from Yon-
kers and when between Eleventh and Twelfth
ayes he felt the prisoner Juggling at his coat and
then missed his money. which he carried tied up
In a handkerchief I'm inside pocket. Just then
the pickpocket lsaped OF the car. followed BY Ru-
land He chased the around the and
aged 10 land a heavy blow under his right eye.
The thief was knocked TO his knees. and then Ru-
land searched him and found his money under his
wastcoat
The pickpocket managed TO break away from his
captor and made a dash through back yards fol-
lowed by a crowd yelling Catch the thief
IN shoot the first that comes near me-
shouted Jones. but Policeman Atwen leaped upon
him, and after a brief battle had him shackled.
The prisoner refused 10 give his address All he
would say was. That car was No. Is. and Il was
a hoodOo to me"
Mr. Rutland said 20 Chief Foley; That $50 the
pickpocket stole represented savings OF life
an afraid OF banks, because fear the cashiers
will steal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
MORMON ELDERS DRTrEy FROM GEORGIA.

:Boversvine. Ca. Sept. = CspeciaD-The story OF
the horsewhipping and expulsion Of two Mormon
elders from this region has Just become public.
II is impossible TO but absolutely
authentic authority the composing the mob
OF the most prominent citizsns OF
Franklin Hart and Madison counties. Il seems
that for the last few months the elders have
been working havoc with the congregations OF the
orthodox churches. Converts we're made BY whole
sale and finally representative citizens resolved TO
tolerate the presence Of the AorTuons longer.
The householders al whose homes the mission
aries stopping notified that their guests
must move on, but no attention was given 70 the
notice. Two OF the elders we're then trapped.
treated 10 a severe horsewhipping and liberated
with Injunction never 10 set foot soil IN this
part OF the country again Although considerably
bruised they managed 10 get away. and Il IS said
have pledged their words never 20 return again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
RACE ISSUE IN MARYLAND.
DEMOCRATS RAISE THE CRY FOR WHITE MEMS
GOVERNMENT AT OoRMAN's INSTANCE.

Baltimore. Sept. % Cspeciall.-The Democrats are
going to make the question the dominant
issue in this campaign. BY the cry OF negro
domination they expect to secure control Of the
legislature and elect Arthur p. German United
States Senator. The keynote of the campaign
sounded yesterday at the Frederick County Demo
cratic Convention Frederick IS the home OF Gen
eral L Victor Bsughman. chief lieutenant for
German in Western Maryland. and a probable
candidate for Governor two years hence Baugh-
man controlled the county convention and dictated
the resolutions. which declare:
That hrmly believe this government 20 he
white mans government. which ought be
trolled by white only, and We cordially invite
the cooperation OF all our fellow citizens who do
not wish the State controlled By the votes
OF the ilhterate and leWiess negroes unite with
Us IN electing the Democratic ticket so that white
supremacy VIII be assured
BaughmAn IN a speech urged Democrats 70 get
together. this a fight dece~--,7e whether
not white men should rule Maryland. The
Democrats have not yet held any mass meetings
any part OF the State, but Baughman no doubt
al Germans suggestion. has given the spebinders
the Meanwhile the Democratic police in this
city arresting negroes by the wholesale and
sending them jail until after registration time
The TIiierafe Eierrion law also Intended 10 dis
franchise thousands OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
RLAuE GnmPERS ~ MITCHELL.

II was learned yesterday that a secret meeting
OF labor leaders was held in this city on Saturday
to discuss the causes leading 10 the collapse Of
The steel strike and the alleged failure of
the American Federation OF Labor and the United
Mine Workers to assist the strikers Il vas agreed
that while President Shaffer BY his Vacillating
policy was certain extent responsible for the
failure % the strike. President GomPsFs Of the
American Fedora ton OF La Dor and President Mitch
ell o. the United Mine Workers we're 20 blame for
assisting the strikers Even - the strike was
rot wisely carried out il vas held that Sompers
and Mitchell ought 10 have rendered all the aid
they could get the best terms possible for the
srriksrE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
HRS. M'KINLEY OUT DRIFTING.
SECRETARY CoRTELYoU TO RETURN TO
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON.
Canton. Ohio, Sept. 29.-Mrs. Mckinley had
two drives again to-day On account OF dismal
weather and the rain OF yesterday and nearly all
night the outing was confined to the streets In
the city 1t was said az the Mckinley home to-
night that there has been material change
in her condition. and that she continues to bear
up remarkably Well
Secretary Cortelyou returned from Cleveland
tonight. where he went yesterday to consult
with Colonel Myron T. Herrick on certain mat
tiers connected with the estate. He expects to
visit Cleveland the latter part of the week. TO
see Senator Hanna. who is in the East.
Mr.. Cortelyou will leave Canton for Washington
Tuesday. but will be here again in a short time
and will be in the city at intervals for some
time TO come. Besides administering the estate
Of the President Mr.. Cortelyou and Judge Day
are 70 take charge Of the business affairs Of Mrs.
Mckinley. She has considerable property her
self, aside from the estate left by her husband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
POLITICAL CALENDAR.
ANTI-TANMANY.

October I-Rspubican County Convention for New
York Murray Hin Lyceum. $50 p Greater Newly or
Denocracys City Convention.
October 2-Republcan Borough Convention for Manhs-
thn Murray Hi Lycepm. $50 p m; Greater New-York
Democracy's County Convention evening.
October s-Repuhlican Borough Convention for The
Bronx. Union Republican Club. No loo4 Boston Road.
$50 .. N
October 4-ENecutive committee Of Gerrnan-Anerican
Reform Union. Grand Central Palace. $50 ?. m.
October 7-Republiean Assembly District
October s-Repubican Aldermanic District conventions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
4 MERCHANTS son MISSING

The police were asked last night 10 look for
Abraham Widman nineteen years old who has
been missing from his home No. l3s West One
hundred-and- sixteenth-st.. since September "a
The request was made by the young mans father
James widnlan a drygoods merchant at No SIS
Church-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
BOSTON FACES BIG STRIKE
THE TRANSPORTATION TRADES COUNCIL
THREATENS TO CALL OUT TWENTY
THOUSAND MEN
THOUSAND MEN
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
Boston Sept. 2s.--Unless the New-York and Bos-
ton Dispatch and Earle & Prev express companies
grant the concessions asked by their striking
ployes before Wednesday morning all union men
connected with transportation here will quit work.
This decision was made by the Boston Transporta-
ton Trades Council late tonight. The strike, the
men saw will call out twenty thousand men. and
the entire transportation business Of the city will
be at a standst.
In the basement OF the South Terminal station
the companies have 100000 worth OF goods that
they deliver. while in the freight yards there
are more than a score Of carloads yet untouched.
A great deal OF the goods is pershable and IS
ruined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
PRESIDENT Ar cBrPcB

washington. Sept. 2s.-President Roosevelt at
tended divine services to-day the Grace Re
formed Church. his chosen house OF worship &C
companfed BY his daughter Ethel and his son
kermit The little building was even more crowd
sd than a week ago when Mr. Roosevelt first ap-
cared there as President Every pew was ned
ID chairs placed ia the aisies and about the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
THREATENS TO KILL HER FAMILY.
a RAv1Nc YoUNG WOMAN TAKEN TO THE HOS
PTTAIA

Eliza beth Drew. eighteen years old. on Saturday
night went 10 the home OF her brother. Joseph
ana b-okenly OF her honor To redeem that she
said she must Kill the family All night she raved
Miss Drew has been living with her sister, Mrs
Mary Collins at One-huu6red- and forty th-st
and Amsterdaul-sve. Mrs Collins says she knows
of nothing 10 make the zirl behave she does
J-ntF Saturday afternoon she had shown signs
Of mental derangemeut She was taken Ford
ham Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
MARINES BULLET KILLED.

MAN WHO WAS SHOT WHEN TRYING TO ESCAPE
PROM STEAMSHIP PIER DIES
Charles P Miner the naval prisoner who tried
TO escape from the guard that was taking him
aboard a steamer AT the Old Dominion Line
pier on Saturday night. and was shot by Ser
geant Edward P Hcoley. Of the marine corps
ted night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
-oncss@ -Hotels-
He says about these tables:

The second year shows violent reduction in the
average consumption OF two OF the classes SHOWN
While the number OF meters IN breweries bottltng
establishments increased over 8 per cent The
apparent effect Of that large increase was not al
increase il the total revenue, but actual loss OF
one-third OF the revenue previously derived from
much smaller number OF consumers
Thereafter the number OF meters fuctusted greatly
during fourteen years, bur the annual average con
sumption did not huctuate. II remained oraSticaly
fixed. despite the erretic changes in the humber
and the proportionate capacity of the members az
the class. This indicates either mathematics
miracle or an arbitrary prearranged charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30

rear OF the A knot OF persons collected out
side the door, and several awaited themselves Of
seats in the window stills The President and his
children arrived at exactly II o'clock after the
building had filed. having walked from the White
House Without ceremony or ostentaton he took
HE seat, in the second at the left Of the mid
de section. AZ the close OF the services the con-
gregation remained standing while the President
left the building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
Mr.. De Berard has many interesting things 10
say about the system Of bookkeeping in the
Water Registers office. He SAYS:

The Water Registers accounts do not exhibit the
aggresate amount actually due the city and
properly charseable against consumers DO NJ. Ir-
sure that the actual charges TO individual accounts
are the amounts properly chsrgeabIe. do not insure
thar the cash payments truly correspond win The
proper amounts OF the accounts Cancel hg such
payments, and hnaly, the system permits thou-
sands OF unpaid accounts 20 accumu!- 1e during
long period Of years, Buried in thousands o. ancient
lsdEers and subject 70 cancellation ard FsiEfSca-
ton without danger OF detection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
Distinction Must
Be Made
Between Greatness
And Bigness.

The biggest aggregation OF peo-
pie on the face of the globe are
the Chinese. But mere popula-
ton does not signify national
greatness. The Chinese. the
Indians and the Russians s-r-
pass the United States in num-
Der. but IN all that signifies a
lefty standard Of nationality
and superior condition OF
civilization. the United States
stands to-day in the forefront
Of Nations.
The largest advertisers OF ulusi-
cal instruments in the world are
Americans. But advert sing
does not prove the quality OF the
instruments advertised. We
viii allow You 70 he the Judge
of the APOLLO Piano Player.
The time has gone by when the
American people can be hum
bugged by mere words. Hear
the APOLLO. Examine II.
That's all. We have a sublime
faith in the eye. ear and hands
Of the American people.
The APOLLO Company.
Apollo Buildins. lOi Fifth Ave. y. 7.
Between 18th and 18th syreeysl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
TAAIAfANY.

October s-c1ty Convention. Grand Central Palace
October s-Asseuby District conventions
October s-BronN Borough conventions
October iO-county ana Borough conventions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
HEBREW BUTCHERS WOULD OPEN SUNDAY

THE BUTCHERS UNION ASKS c. F. L. TO AID IN
UNFOLDING THE CLOSING Law.
The JourneyTnen Butchers Union. which IS AMI
sted with me Central Federated Union is afraid
that agitation gil be started FOR the repeal %
the Sunday closing law which recently went into
effect TIE kosher butchers Of this city. who
supply meat 70 the Orthodox Hebrews. say that
the new law Is a hardship 10 them becau-e the
Hebrew Sabbath is held On Saturday and all meat
70 be killed kosher must be killed some other
day
The question vas brought up BY the delegate Of
the butchers union az yesterdays meeting OF the
Central Federated Union. He asked the Central
Federated Union TO assist IN enforcing the laW
The Central Federated Union promised irs help
The Benchmens Association Of Butchers which
agitsred for the passage OF the bill is also anxious
II was stated yesterday. 10 have II enforced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
GERMANS CELEBRATE IN SONG.

GREAT GATHERING AT THE FESTIVAL OF THE
UNITED SINGERS IN BRooKLYN-M'K1N-
LEy's MEMORY HoNoRED.
II Is estimated thar twenty-five thousand persons
were present yesterday afternoon when the United
Singers OF Brooklyn celebrated German Day in
Prospect Park. a special musical programme.
lected with reference 10 the death Of Presi-
dent Mckinley given. II was concluded by
the singing Of Nearer. Ny God. 10 Thee" the
Presidents favorite hymn. BY the singers and the
entire audience. The effect most impressive
Before going 10 the grandstsnd. at o'clock the
singers 10 the flower garden in the park and
placed wreaths about the busts Of Beethoven and
Mozart.
The musical programme follows:
Dead March from saul ............. Handel
Chocus-''I3er Barde Crhe Bard Siicher
conducied 6y Arthur C7aassen
Chorus--'-Der Tag Gss HsrTu' The Lords Own
. Dayl kregtzeT
caoras~ .Bsiu Lsoehea u 4aas. cTasre's No Place
In,rs 5daS SC, asnFn ws sfsll
t-norus'-R Robin AGaiT Arranged by Dudley Buck
Chorus ard orchestra leutscher Sans und deutsch-s
Wort Arthur Cgaassen
Park Commissioner Brewer received an mlurni-
mated certificate II membership in the United
Singers. II was EFesented TO him by August Tie
mann the president, ~ko said that Mr. Brewer
had been made an honorary member on account OF
the many courtesies which he had extended 10 the
United Singers