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• TRIBUNE PUBLISHING COMPANY HON. JOHN SHER Aged Statesman An Summons of Gri HON. JOHN SHERMAN DEAD Aged Statesman Answers Silent Summons of Grim Reaper. Proclamation Accord- ing Unusual Honor to Dead. VOL. XVI NOTABLE CAREER ENDED His Demise Is Sincerely Regretted By All, Regardless of Party or Creed--President Issues Hon. John Sherman, former representative in the house for a long term, a member of the senate and twice holding cabinet positions, died at his residence in Washington City at 6:45 o'clock Monday morning in the seventy-eighth year of his age. His death had been expected for some days, and loving friends gave him their unremitting care and attention to the end. The immediate cause of death was described as brain exhauston, incident to extreme weakness due to old age, and to several attacks of sickness from which he has suffered for the past year and a half. Since Saturday afternoon Mr. Sherman had been for the most time unconscious, rallying partially at intervals when some slight nourishment was given him. Sunday afternoon evidences of the approaching and were manifest, and he failed to regain consciousness after 3 o'clock, passing away peacefully just after dawn broke. Several days ago, realizing the critical condition of Mr. Sherman, the members of the household and many relatives sent telegrams to a large number of the family connections throughout the country notifying them of his extreme illness, and some were able to reach there before he died. Most of those who arrived were at the bedside when the end came, the number including Mr. and Mrs. Colgate Hoyt, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiborg, of Cincinnati; Mrs. William K. Otis, of New York city; the P. Teenmeh Sherman, a son of the late General Sherman; Charles M. Sherman, of Chicago, and Miss Lizzie Sherman. Others who were at the bedside were Mrs. James McCallum, the adopted daughter, who had been his constant attendant, and her husband. General and Mrs. Miles, the latter a niece of Secretary Sherman, were at the house the greater portion of the day and evening, but left for their home shortly after midnight. They were summoned when it was apparent that the end was near, and reached the house a few minutes after the venerable statesman had passed away. Mr. Sherman had not been in robust health for considerably over a year. In March, 1899, while on a trip to the French and Spanish West Indies in company with a relative, Frank Wiborg, he suffered a severe attack of pneumonia, which almost proved fatal. The ship on which they were traveling touched at Santiago, from which place reports came to the United States that the well-known statesman had succumbed to the disease. He rallied, however, and the family accepted the offer of the United States government to bring him back to the United States on the cruiser Chicago, then in the vicinity of Cuba, and he was safely landed at Fortress Monroe, and brought to his home in Washington. He gained strength, and was strong enough by summer time to visit his old home in Ohio. The family - Governor Offers Reward. Governor Candler, of Georgia, has issued a proclamation offering $150 reward for the murderer or murderers of J. M. Franklin, of Barlow county, who was assassinated by unknown parties on July 23d last. McKINLEY GOES TO CANTON. Chief Executive Will Remain In Ohio Until the November Election Is Over. President and Mrs. McKinley left Washington at 7:45 o'clock Monday night, via the Pennsylvania railroad, for Canton, O., where they will remain until Mr. McKinley casts his vote on November 6th, when they will return to Washington. Jetty Work Finished. The United States jetty at the entrance of the San Diego, Cal., harbor has been completed. About thirty thousand tons of rock have been put into the work. left early in the summer for the old homestead in Mansfield, Ohio. They were there but a short time when Mrs. Sherman, whose health had been very frail, died. This was a severe blow to the secretary, from which he never fully recovered. He remained at Mansfield until the middle of September, when he returned to Washington. Among Mr. Sherman's former associates in the senate his demise will be sincerely felt without reference to party. In this field of activity his service had been particularly able and successful. He had served so long that experience added to his natural talents. He was a recognized master of all the great public questions past and present, and he had at his finger's end all the array of facts, figures and precedent to give complete elucidation to a subject. He was regarded as a guide, rather than a party leader, for his conservatism, caution, inate good judgment and power of effective execution inspired confidence in any line of action which he advised. This was particularly true in later years, when he held a leading place in the senate on the questions of finance and foreign affairs. The president was at once informed through the state department of Mr. Sherman's demise, and the flags on the public buildings in Washington were lowered at half mast, so to remain until after the funeral. The president, as a mark of special honor to the deceased, who was not at the time of his death connected in any official capacity with the government of the United States, resorted to the unusual course of personally preparing an expression of the nation's grief in the shape of a proclamation descriptive of the personal qualities and civic abilities of the deceased statesman. At the state department also a message was framed to be transmitted to the United States ambassadors, ministers and charges abroad, officially notifying them of the demise of ex-Secretary Sherman. The department was ordered closed for business during the funeral services, in order to allow the officials and employees to attend in person. The president was greatly affected by the news. He immediately directed that the white house be closed to visitors, and the flag over the executive mansion placed at half mast. After ordering some beautiful flowers from the white house conservatory, he went in person to Mr. Sherman's late residence to express his grief and offer what consolation he could to the bereaved family. It is known that Mr. Sherman left a will, but no information as to the contents or even when it will be probated will be obtainable until after the funeral. The president Monday afternoon issued a proclamation announcing the death of Mr. Sherman and paying tribute t) his memory. It says: "Whether in debate during the dark hours of our civil war, or as the director of the country's finances during the period of rehabilitation, or as a trusted councillor in framing the nation's laws for over forty years, or as the exponent of its foreign policy, his course was ever marked by devotion to the best interests of his beloved land and by able and conscientious effort to uphold its dignity and honor. His countrymen will long revere his memory and see in him the type of patriotism, the uprightness and the zeal that go to molding and strengthening a nation." The proclamation directs that on the day of the funeral the executive offices of the United States display the national flag at half mast, and that the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall pay in like manner appropriate tribute to the illusorious dead for a period of ten days. Hotels In Florida Open. An announcement was made Monday that will interest all the United States, the opening of the winter hotels in Florida. The tourist season begins with these openings and this year will be earlier than usual. MOSELEY BALKS AT JOB. Rome, Ga., Man Resigns Vice-Consulship to Singapore. Captain A. B. S. Moseley, of Rome, Ga., has resigned his office of vice consul general to Singapore Straits settlements. Captain Moseley was appointed to this position last spring by President McKinley, and expected to leave for his post early this month. He received his passport last Monday signed by Secretary of State Hay. The declination of Captain Moseley to serve comes in the nature of a surprise, as the office carries with it good penitences and is a high honor. James Greer and James Callahan Meet Violent Death In Pike County, Ga. A Macon, Ga., special says: Near the village of Liberty Hill in Pike county, Monday James Greer and James Callaway, two negro men, while out on a hunting expedition passed a farm house, and fired their guns into it, to the great fright of a young woman, the daughter of the house, who was there alone, her parents having been called away from the place. The young woman was prostrated with terror but was not injured by the shots. The men of the neighborhood undertook a search and found both Green and Callahan. One of them, under pressure, it is said, stated that they had a grudge against the farmer and had fired into the house hoping to kill him. The negroes were, during the early hours of the night, carried into the woods. They were then placed on horseback, ropes tied about their necks and fastened to the limb of a tree. The horses were started and the negroes left dangling. DIED IN PULPIT. Rev. Dr. John Newton Craig Successums at Post of Duty. "When I die I want to be at my post of duty in the Master's work; I want to die in harness." These words wore spoken Wednesday by Rev. Dr. John Newton Craig, of Atlanta, in conversation with a friend between the sessions of the Presbyterian synod of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, which is now in convention at the First church in Newport News, Va. His wish was gratified. He died in harm@s. The morning session, attended by an audience which filled the church, was brought to an unexpected and tragic close by the sudden death of Dr. Craig, just as he was concluding one of the most remarkable specches ever heard from this prominent and popular divine. WRONG-DOERS IN ARMY. Annual Report of Courtiartials By General Leiber, Judge Advocate General General Leiber, judge advocate general of the army, in his annual report to the secretary of war, says there were 6,630 trials by general courtmartials during the past fiscal year, of which number thirty-five were commissioned officers officers, four cadets, 6,618 enlisted men and twenty-three civilians serving with the army. Of the commissioned officers, twenty-five, and of the enlisted men, 6,020, were convicted. A total of 2,588 men were sentenced to dishonorable discharge. Six death sentences were imposed, all of which were commuted by the president. COLOR LINE IN CUBA. Very Bitter Feeling Said to Exalt Between Whitos and Blacks. A Santiago dispatch says: The departure of the provincial delegates to participate in the proceedings of the forthcoming constitutional convention at Havana caused an immense demonstration Wednesday afternoon. It is estimated that they were escorted to the wharf by upwards of 12,000 persons, of whom nine-tenths were colored people. The political parties are drawing the color line very closely, and this is causing bitter feeling between the races. TESTING SOLIDITY OF SOIL. Government Officer Sent To Inspect Sites For Naval Stations. Under direction of the navy department, Lieutenant Chambers, United States navy department, has begun a series of borings at Charleston, S. C., to determine the character of the underlying soil where the government expects to establish a naval station. The idea has been to move the naval station now at Port Royal to Charleston if it is found that all the conditions are favorable. Carter Hearing Postponed. The hearing of the habeas corpus case of Oberlin M. Carter, ex-captain of engineers, against Warden McClaughrey, of the federal prison, through which the ex-captain expects to gain his freedom, has been postponed at Leavenworth until November 9th. Defaulter Alvord Eludes Police. A New York dispatch says: Cornelius L. Alvord, the defaulting teller of the First National bank in the sum of $700,000, had not been arrested up to Wednesday noon, and it was said no news had been received of him. DEMOCRATS OF HAWAII Hold Convention at Honolulu and Indorse Bryan and Stevenson. An Associated Press dispatch from Honolulu says: The Democratic party adopted a platform at its convention last Monday night, in which the national ticket and platform are indorsed. The local platform declared against the acquisition of any more sugar producing territory to the United States. An application for a pension for ex-Qeen Lillinokalani by the next legislature was favored. Prince Kawananakaca has been unanimously nominated for the unexpired term of the fifty-sixth and the full term of the fifty-seventieth congress. LIFE SENTENCE FACES YOUTSEY Sensational Trial at Georgetown Results In Verdict of Guilty. JURY DESIGNATES THE PENALTY Verdict Was Reached On First Ballot---Sentence Deferred and Prisoner Remanded to Jail. "We, the jury, find this defendant guilty, and fix his punishment at life imprisonment." This verdict was returned by the twelve men who were selected to try Henry E. Youtsen, formerly Governor Taylor's stenographer, on the charge of being a principal in the shooting of Governor William Goebel in front of the executive building at Frankfort, January 30th. When the jury entered the courtroom at Georgetown a few minutes after 9 o'clock Saturday morning, Judge Cantrill asked: Gentlemen, have you made a verdict?" Foreman R. H. McCabe nodded his head. "Pass up the papers to the clerk," said the judge. "It is." was the reply. "Gentlemen, you are now finally discharged, and you can call on the trustees of the jury fund for your pay," said Judge Cantrill. The jury filed out of the room, and the most dramatic trial in the Kentucky courts for many years was at an end. It was learned that no ballot was taken Friday night, although its practically agreed that a verdict of guilty would be found. Saturday morning the vote was unanimous that Youtsey was guilty. Then the degree of punishment was taken up. On this question the jury was somewhat divided, but finally agreed upon the life sentence. Henry Youtsey is the third man to be found guilty in connection with the Goebel shooting. Caleb Powers, tried on the charge of complicity, was sentenced to life imprisonment, while James Howard, tried on an indictment charging him with being a principal in the shooting, was sentenced to death. During the early days of Youtsey's trial the prisoner exhibited signs of breaking down. While Arthur Goebel, brother to the dead man, was on the stand testifying, Youtsey rose in the prisoner's dock and denounced the witness in wild exclamations, while Youtsey's wife screamed that Goebel had sworn away the life of her husband. Later the prisoner became unconsequences and, according to attending physicians, has since practically been inanimate. Each day his bed had been carried to the door of the jury room, where it stood in plain view of the court, its occupant apparently oblivious to his surrounding. Motions for a continuance were overruled by Judge Cantrill, who declared that he was powerless to stop the trial unless the defendant be adjudged a lunatic. Youtsey, on Friday, showed considerable improvement, however, and his physicians stated that he had resumed taking nourishment in the regular manner, while his respiration was rapidly becoming normal. The defense filed a motion for an arrest of judgment, and Judge Cantrill set it for hearing on the second day of the February term. Therefore, Youtsey will not be sentenced until next year. Youtsey was ordered removed to the Frankfort jail. Alabama Has 1,828,697 Population. The census bureau has made public the returns of population in Alabama. The population of the state in 1900 is 1,828,267, as against 1,512,017 in 1890, representing an increase since 1890 of 315,680, or 20.8 per cent. POISONED BY ICE CREAM. Three Telephone Exchange Operators In Chattanooga Made Dangerously Stick. Three young lady operators at the telephone exchange in Chattanooga, Tenn., were poisoned Sunday night by ice cream. One of them, Miss Hartman, was so ill that she had to be taken home in an ambulance, and some alarm is felt for her recovery. Gen. Wood In New York. Major General Wood, governor general of Cuba, arrived in New York Saturday from Havana. He proceeded immediately to Washington and will return to Havana by way of Tampa Fla. Subscription: $1.25 Per Annum; 750 for Six Months, 500 for Three Months; Single Copies 60. In Advance. GERMANY AND ENGLAND Have Formed Alliance to Maintain the Territorial Integrity of the Chinese Empire. A London dispatch says: Germany and England have formed an alliance to maintain the territorial integrity of China to keep ports open. The terms of this agreement, which was arrived at October 16, between Lord Salisbury and Count Von Hatsfield, German ambassador to England, are officially given out as follows: The German government and her majesty's government being desirous to maintain their interest in China and their rights under existing treaties, have agreed to observe the following principles regarding a mutual policy in China. Firstly—It is a matter of just permanent international interest that the ports on the rivers of China have to remain free and open to trade and to every other legitimate form of economic activity for the peoples of all countries without distinction, and the two governments agree on their part to uphold the same for all Chinese territory so far as they can exercise influence. Secondly—Both governments agree that they will not on their part make use of the present complication to obtain for themselves any territorial advantages in the Chinese dominion and will direct their policy toward maintaining undiminished the territorial condition of the Chinese empire. Thirdly—In case of another power making use of the complications in order to obtain under any form whatever such territorial advantages, the two contracting parties reserve to themselves the right to come to an understanding regarding the cynotal step to be taken for the protection of their own interests in China. Fourthly—The two governments will communicate this agreement to the other powers, Austria-Hungary, Italy, France, Japan, Russia and the United States, and invite them to accept the principles recorded in it. FIVE FIREMEN DEAD As the Result of a Disastrous Conspiration at St. Paul, Minn. As a result of a fire which broke out in the slaughter pen of A. V. Hinman & Co.'s packing house at St. Paul, Minn., shortly after midnight Sunday night, five firemen are dead and a number of others injured and property to the amount of about $450,000 was consumed. From the packing house the flames spread to the warehouse of the Northwestern Lime Company, thence to the McCormick Harvester Company's large brick warehouse, filled with valuable farm machinery. It was here that the fatalities occurred. The firemen of engine company No. 13 had entered the McCormick warehouse to be in a better position to fight the flames. There was a tank containing 200 gallons of gasoline in the rear part of the building, and its explosion shattered the walls and buried the men in the debris. Andrew Johnson was taken from the ruins alive, but so badly injured that he died during the day. The bodies of the other victims were recovered later. The losses so far as can be ascertained are as follows: The McCormick Harvestor company was the heaviest loser, its loss footing up $390,000. Of this, $80,000 was on buildings and $300,000 on stock. They carry no insurance. Other losses bring the total to nearly $450,000. Losers other than the McCormick company are well-protected by insurance. BELICS THROWN AWAY. Captured Artillery From Philippines to Be Sold at Auction In Liverpool. The announcement is made of an auction sale at Liverpool, October 23d, of a job lot of artillery captured by the Americans at Manila. The lot includes two Krupp 13-pound cannon, together with several howitzers, torpedoes and mortars. There is one beautiful bronze cannon, decorated with battle scenes and cast in 1650. Other guns were cast in 1803. Wonder is expressed that the United States government ever sold the collection to speculators, when so many national parks and cities in America are petitioning the war department at Washington for just such relics. ISLANDS TOO COSTLY. Uncle Sam Will Hardly Pay Denmark $7,000,000 For Danish West Indies. Relative to the European reports of the effort of the United States government to purchase he Danish West Indies, it is said in Washington that there has been no change in the status of the matter. The United States government is quickly awaiting developments in Denmark. When the Danish government is in position, to make the sale our government will be prepared to negotiate upon the subject afresh. The impression, however, is conveyed that the figure as the price to be paid, $7,000,000, is far beyond the mark. If you are a sufferer from Rheumatism Livingstone & Ad. On Page 2. Per Annum; 750 for Six Months; iss; Single Copies 5c. In Advance. NO 3 PRESIDENT'S REPLY To Chinese Ruler. Urging Immediate Peace Negotiations. WE ARE BOTH READY AND WILLING Orientalists Are Grateful That the United States Took Initiative In Withdrawal of Troops. The message of the Chinese emperor to the president urging early negotiations for a settlement and the president's reply thereto was made public at Washington Friday. The message from the Chinese ruler to the United States was handed to President McKinley on Wednesday, October 17th, and after stating that "the following telegraphic imperial letter, dated October 14th, 1900, forwarded by the privy council from Tung Kuan, in Shen Si, and retransmitted from Shanghai by Director General Sheng under date of October 16th, has been received by Minister Wu," said: "The emperor of the Ta Tsing empire to his excellency, the president of the United States, greeting: "We are extremely grateful to your excellency for taking the initiative in the withdrawal of troops from Pekin and for consulting in the interest of friendly relations to use your kindly offices between China and the friendly powers who have been offended on account of the recent unexpected uprising in China. We, therefore, especially delegate our envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary. Wu Ting Fang, to personally deliver this telegraphic letter to your excellency, conveying our sincere expression of thanks. We beg that your excellency, in the interest of peace and international good relations, will exert your friendly influence with the other powers toward the complete effacement of all ill feeling and the speedy determination on their part to negotiate for a peaceful settlement. For this we shall feel unbounded gratitude toward your excellency, whose good offices we are now earnestly beseeching." The reply made by President McKinley was communicated to Minister Wu at Washington for transmission on Thursday, October 18th, and was as follows: "WASHINGTON, October 18—Hia Majesty, Kwang Hsu, Emperor of China, Greeting: It has afforded me much pleasure to receive your imperial majesty's telegraphic letter of October 14th, which has been delivered by your majesty's minister in Washington. I cordially share your majesty's wish that there may be peaceful settlement of all questions between China and the powers whose interests and nations have so grievously suffered wrongs in your majesty's dominions, and that the outcome may be the complete offacement of all feeling between them. "The desire of this government that such a settlement may be brought about speedily has been made known to all the powers, and I trust that negotiations may begin so soon as the other offended governments shall be effectively satisfied of your majesty's ability and power to treat with just sternness the principal offenders who are doubly culpable not alone toward the foreigners, but toward your majesty, under whose rule the purpose of China to dwell in concord with the world has hitherto found expression in the welcome and protection assured to strangers. WILLIAM McKNEXL." HANNA IN NEBRASKA. Makes Speeches at Many Polls In Bryan's Home State. With prosperity as his principal topic of discussion, Senator Hanna traveled through the eastern territory of counties of Nebraska Friday, making speeches in over a dozen towns, and winding up at Lincoln', the home, of Mr. Bryan, where an immense demonstration had been arranged in his honor Friday night. Most of the district covered by the Republican leader is distinctly agricultural and speaking to the farmers, who again, in many places, made up a large proportion of the crowds that greeted him. Hanna took present industrial conditions as his topic. FIYE BOYS AT ONE BIRTH. A Negro Woman Fifty-Six Years Old the Mother of Quintets. Mary Bailey, a negress, gave birth to five children, all boys, at her hometown four miles west of Jacksonville, Fla., and is still alive. The children died a short while after their birth and unfortunately were not preserved. Dr. Hoylo Haddock, county physician, attended the woman, and described the children as weighing about three pounds each. Three of them were well formed, and were joined together at the unbilical cord, similar to the Siamese twins. The mother is fifty-six years of age and the father PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO. REGISTERED AS NECESSARY CLASS MATTER AT THE SAVANNAH POST OFFICE. One Year ..... 11 25 Six Months ..... 17 Twelve Months ..... 50 Remittance must be made by Postal Note Morty Order. Registered Letter or Express SATURDAY OCTOBE 27, 1960. FOR PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY FOR VICE-PRESIDENT THLODORE ROOSEVELT FOR CONGESS. WILLIAM R. LEAKEN, of Savannah, All true Republicans will vote and work for the national ticket. Let every Republican induce a voter who is not a Republican to vote with him. No colored man who values his franchise and right of citizenship can very well vote a democratic ticket. The democrats are claiming that the meeting at Sister's hall, Russell street, on Tuesday night was in favor of Lester. A most vigorous campaign is being made by our candidate Mr W R Leaken. He is ably assisted by other prominent Republicans. There are certain disloyal Republicans who will be watched on election day. They will be known in the future by their work. One week from next Tuesday will be the battle royal. Every Republican is expected to vote early and work until the polls close. We know of certain men who are talking up Leaken, but who are really for Lester and are in conspiracy against the republican ticket. The Georgia legislature commenced its session on Wednesday. Its deliberations will be watched with much interest by the colored citizens. Let everybody join in giving McKinley, Roosevelt and Leaken the biggest vote in this county and district that was ever given a national ticket. While other loyal Republicans are about the district making speeches for the National ticket a few malcontents at home are endeavoring to disrupt the party. Col Deveaux, Chairman Pleasant, Capt Simmons and Mr Leaken have been doing active campaign work and the result of their efforts will be the big vote on the 6th. The loyalty of the Hon W R Leaken to the party, and his friendliness to our people can not be questioned. It may be done by those who are on the lookout for slight issues. The dirty work will be done in McIntosh and Liberty counties, but the men who are in charge of this kind of work are spotted and it will last them as long as the leopard's. No one is more sanguine of Republican success than Chairman L. M Pleasant. He sniffs it in the wind and is working hard for the biggest vote that this district has ever given. A certain man was heard to say that he did not want Leaken to get as many votes as Doyle had in his race for congress. This is the way in which they are attempting to cut down the party vote. The democrates are trying to console themselves by saying that there is no opposition to Mr. Lester, yet their two daily papers have made impassioned appeals for him, and they have appointed a finance committee to raise money, we suppose, to buy weak voters and some discontented Republicans. The narrowness of the Democrat was shown in their attempt to close Mr Leaken out of the city hall at Guyton and not allowing the Republican rally to be held; their attempt to get the county commissioners not to allow the use of one of the rooms at the court house to copy the registration list, and the newspapers not giving true reports of the meetings in the district There are 18,897 Afro-Americans in the public service. Ten tent cotton means many votes for McKinley in the south. The democratic party opposes every high aspiration of the Afro-American. As we near the frosts of November, Bryan stock, like silver, keeps declining. Bryan now yearns for the 47-cent dollar just as he yearned four years ago. There are 2,517 Afro-Americans on the pay rolls in the District of Columbia. The danger which threatens our national life is the democratic disregard for law. Democratic newspapers publish column upon column of matter slandering the Afro-Americans. Rally on the center; touch elbows; clutch arms; charge all along the line, and victory is ours. George Smith, an Afro-American of Indianapolis, said to be 103 years old, declares that he will vote for McKinley. The 34 Afro-Americans who are employed in the Savannah (Ga.) post office draw salaries amounting to $34,940 per annum. The southern democrats always dominate in the national democracy. Pitchfork Tillman would rule in case of Bryan's election. The democrats of the south say that the Afro-American is all right—in his place. They assume the right to designate the place. Mr. Bryan's election would, I think, throw governmental and business affairs into confusion—Ex-President Benjamin Harrison. The republican party recognizes ability and fitness and rewards it accordingly. All Afro-Americans look alike to the democrats. It is reasonable to presume that there will be republican gains in the south. The south has had its share of McKinley prosperity. No victory was ever won without a battle; remember that, and fight for McKinley and Roosevelt from now until the polls close November 6. Black men, before you vote the democratic ticket, remember that the people who burn your brothers at the stake in the south are democrats. Buckle on your armor, unsheath your sword, throw away your scabbard and wade into the thickest of the fight, determined to win victory. From all quarters comes the democratic shriek of "fraud." It is the old cry of "Stop thief!" uttered by the thief himself to throw the people off their guard. Twenty-eight millions of dollars is a great sum. That's what the Afro-Americans who hold government positions have drawn during the administration of President McKinley. Bryan with his Chinese tactics has been running around the country making a big noise and deluding himself with the thought that he is convincing people to vote for free silver. In the office of the collector of customs at Chicago, there are eight Afro-Americans, at an aggregate compensation of $7,087 per annum. The number on the pay roll is greater than at any previous time. The democratic party has never had any fixed principles or policies. It has ever been the blind instrument of every bad element that might for the time being be uppermost or seem to promise party success. Mr. Bryan is very much worried about the disfranchisement of the people of the District of Columbia, but while he was a member of congress he made no attempt to give the ballot to the citizens of the district. Pitchfork Tillman says he would rather be a "southern nigger" than an "ignorant foreign Pennsylvania miner." Like all southern democrats who get up in the world, Tillman despises the poorer classes, white and black. The democrates of New Orleans are striking at the race in another way. The school board has decided that no school for the race is to give instruction in any grade higher than the fifth. The southern democrats seem determined to keep the Afro-American down. Anti-imperialists who sweat blood because McKinley, in obedience to the senate, assumes to place the flag in Manila and to defend it there, are silent over the fact that Louisiana and Mississippi pass laws that admit the vote to white men who cannot read and write and deny it to black men because they cannot read and write.—Lewiston Journal Important Points for Serious Thought. BRUNSWICK, GA. Oct. 15, 1900. MR. EDITOR. Dear Sir--The question comes to me so often of how are we going to meet the campaign expenses. I, like others, know that there are legitimate expenses to be met, but how is a conundrum to me, I for one, do not know, but Sir, this I do know, that it is not so much a question of expense as a question of principle that confronts us just now. Here is a nation in the very thros of death; her vitals threatened and even assaulted, her industries threatened, her honor attacked, her credit with the civilized world threatened, her fame won on sea and land by her loyal sons dead and living, threatened by dishonor, her citizens at home breeding civil strife by oppression that will some day cause the nation's very foundation to tremble; class is being arrayed against class, and some small fellow that is not yet broadened out to the majesty of what it takes to constitute a nation is trying to array color against color, and race against race. They are even so small as to stoop down to try and find something to agitate what they are pleased to call the German-American, Hebrew-American, French-American, Spanish-American, Greek-American, Portugal-American, Afro-American, Swedish-American, and all of the many other people that by Divine Providence or adventure have peopled this country and helped to make it one of the grandest countries on God's green earth. They are willing if it suits their purpose to get into office to create a conflict among those people one against the other, and destroy a nation's future happiness to help serve their selfish ends. Now I ask Mr. Editor, is this the time to stop and question how if the expense of the campaign to be met? It would be better to go down into your pockets and pay for that which cannot be gotten without money. I hold that there is too much at stake just now which is of more vital importance than to stop to think of money until the nation's life is safe beyond the reach of the calamist and strife breeders. I am as well convinced as one can be, that we are all recipients of favors that ought to make every white and black man in the state a Republican voter this time. Let me draw the curtain aside for a moment. Here is a true condition of the country, saved by wise legislation of the Republican party. We stand to-day on the high road of progress and prosperity, that looked impossible a few years ago. southern farmers were casting about for a crop to take the place of cotton which is the main staple of our south land; but what do they say to day: they tell you that COTTON IS KING AGAIN. Our naval stores are paying our lumber is paying, our wool is paying, the south is once again prosperous. Her resources are vicing with the products of the world, and that we are at the summit of the commercial prosperity; and what has brought about all of this?—McKinley's administration. Can men be blinded by the interest of their wives and children? Do they not think at all, can they be foolish, are there no thinking ones to that fact? Men will ought vote with us; they are getting more out of the nation than you and I. Will they try and bring in the idle cry of Negro in the wood pile? It is not long for them to hide behind any such subterfuge. This nation never needd the loyal support of her sons more than now to save her from the hands of the destroying angels. Will this nation look in vain to find needm in the hour of her greatest need? It is not for money men vote; it is for life. Save the country and then turn to her resources for wealth and fame. There is a principle at stake and the question comes home to every manly breast what am I doing to make me worthy of the high privilege of American citizenship? My heart grows sick to think of persons less than that, only to be a man in life's greatest ambition. It is not to be a dollar but a man, and vote right for once. Respectfully yours, W. H. MATTHEWS. The Republicans of the Eleventh district have nominated a strong candidate for Congress and they are working for a big vote. The defeated contingent not satisfied with its complete repudiation by the people of this county, district and state and by the national organization, are again adopting plots to mar the Republican organization of the county and to cut down the Republican vote in the coming election. The queer action of this contingent coming on the eve of the election, is viewed with much suspicion and the leaders of the party not here alone, will doubt their loyalty to the national ticket. The motive by which this contingent is actuated can be easily summed up and it can be done by the most ignorant person. Their action this week will prove a weapon that will react disastrously for them. The Republicans of the First District are working hard to elect their candidate to Congress, Hon. W. R Leaken, and pile up a big vote for McKinley and Roosevelt. Splendid meetings were held during the week at which Mr Leaken made able addresses. The meeting at Sylvania was addressed by Messrs J C Simons and W E Moore; at Waynesboro by Capt L M Pleasant and Rev F R Sims; at Swainesboro by Col J H Deveaux and Capt Simmons; at Statesboro by Capt H Blun, Jr and others. A grand rally will be held at Riceboro, Liberty county to-day which will be addressed by Capt Pleasant and Col Deveaux. Meetings will be addressed by Mr Leaken and others next week including Reidville, Ways Station and coulude with a big meeting in Savannah on Friday night at Harris street hall. The decorations will be on an elaborate scale at the Confederate Veterans Reunion in Augusta, Ga., November 14th, 15th and 16th. Take the Seabac Air Line Railway. The Elks will put on a Street Fair, consisting of parades, exhibitions, etc., at the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Augusta, Ga., November 14th, 15th and 16th. Dr. C. Bryant Whaley, D. D. G. M., has returned from Ashburn, Ga., where he organized and set up Trinity Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. The doctor reports a good time and was most pleasantly entertained at the hospitable homes of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Tooks and Mr. and Mrs. G. O Smith. The officers installed were: M. C. Tooks, 'High Priest; E. B. Brown, King; G. R. Robbins, Scribe A. L. Burgess, Cap. of Host; J. W. Williams, Prin. Sojourner; Henry More, R A Cap; J W Thomas, G M Third Vail; T D Harris, G M Second Vail; John Quinn, G M First Vail; I F Burgess, Sec'y; J T Holland, Treas; Joe E Williams, Chapain; J W Mann, Sr Steward; A H Harper, Jr Steward; P W Ross, Tyler. Bainbridge Briefs. Please allow me space in your valuable column to say something about the city of Oaks, as the readers have not seen anything concerning this city through your columns for some time. Oak City Lodge with nine others in Decatur County and its hosts of Craft men are overjoyed over the great session of the Grand Lodge in its own home in Americus, and we are inspired and encouraged to do more for its completion than ever. These Masons of Decatur county congratulated their delegates and representatives for assisting in electing such an able corps of officers to guide them through the next twelve months more especially the Grand Master and Grand Secretary for upon those two officer's shoulders the great responsibility of the Grand Lodge lies. Rev. J. H. Smith on the 8th instan ran an excursion to Macon over the Georgia Pine, and Central. Many of the citizens took in the excursion, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. A. Guy. They were well pleased with their visit to the Central City. They visited the Central College and had a bird's eye view of the Widows and Orphans Home while passing through the City of Americus. Hon. B. J. Davis of Dawson was in the city one day last week performing the duty of a Republican leader, advising the voters to pay all taxes due and register so as to poll a big vote for McKinley and Roosevelt on Nov 6. Prof G. B. Hutto is not leaving a stone unturned in preparing for the Grand Lodge of K. of P. which convenes in this city July next. Hon. J. A. Joner, Deputy for this District, of K of P expects to have five or six new lodges by sitting of the next Grand Lodge as he has two associations in operation, one at Arlington and the other at Atapulgus where G. M. Terry will plant another Masonic Lodge before long. Bainbridge and Tallahassee, Fla will soon be connected by railroad. The Georgia Pine will commence breaking dirt at an early date. Mr. J. W. F. Johnson who have been the leading barber of this city have sold his entire business to W. F. Thornton and is at the Dental Institution of Philadelphia. He will return next May. Yours Fraternally, Senaton Chandler's Letter The following was received from Senator Chandler of New Hampshire, who is one of our staunchest friends in Congress, and who is a candidate for re-election. WATERLOO, N H., Oct. 5, 1900. EDITOR SOL. O. JOHNSON. SAVANNH TRIBUR, Savannah. Ga. M.Dear Sir: My Dear Girl, I has given me great pleasure to read the kind words which you have uttered concerning me, contained in the Washington National Leader of September 22nd. Be assured I appreciate your friendship. I am not certain that I shall be re-elected, owing to certain powerful interests which are secretly opposing me. There is to be an effort made in this country to induce acquiescence in a waiver of all attempts to enforce the 15th amendment and to effort a compromise by which there shall be a reduction of representation under the 15th amendment. But it will not be best for the wise men of this country, whether white or black, to attempt to thus destroy the 15th amendment. Reducing representation on account of any reduction in the vote brought about by defying the 15th amendment, through excluding colored people only, will only lead to unending sectional strife in the future. With the black men deprived of suffrage continual appeals will be made to the North to interfere by national legislation in Southern affairs. The last state of things will be worse than the present. However imperfectly enforced the 15th amendment may be we should cling to it as the fundamental principle and not sell it or sacrifice it. Whenever the suffrage is reduced by an intelligence qualification, or any other method which is applied indiscriminately to whites and blacks alike, there representation may also properly be reduced; but the whole point of all the existing and coming constitutional amendments restricting the suffrage is that they shall be relentlessly applied to the black man and yet shall not be applied to the white man under the same conditions. This must not be submitted to and I trust you will do your part to keep public sentiment right on the great question. Yours truly, W.M. E. CHANDLER. Low rates to Georgia State Fair at Valdosta, Oct. 29th, Nov. 4th, via the Plant System. One fare from Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, plus 50 cents additional for admittance. AT THE SUGGESTION of a friend; about three months ago, I bought a bottle of Frank's Rheumatic Cure for $1.60, and after taking a quarter of the bottle I was entirely cured. I was so bad off that I could not work. J. M. CARTER, 510 E, York street. Furniture Emporium. 315 to 317 Broughton St., West. Furniture for the Parlor, Bed Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, etc. ____ J. W TEEPLE & CO. ATTENTION We desire to call you COMPLETE S LADIE FINEST K GLOBE SHO ATTENTION: ANY SIZE OR WIDTH GLOBE SHOE COMPANY. State and County Taxes, 1900. Office Collector State and County Taxes, Chatham County, Ga., Savannah, Oct. 5, 1900. The digest is now open for the collection of the above taxes on all property, real and personal, the specific tax on professions; also the Poll Tax for Educational Purposes on all Male Residents of the city and county between the ages of 21 and 60 years. Office at the Court House. Hours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. JAN. J. MCGOWAN, Tax Collector, C. G. The Plant System Mile Ticket. "Commencing October 1st until further notice, Plant of Railways mileage tickets will be recognized by the Atlantic Line, Richmond' Fredericks Potomac and the Pennsylvania (between Quantico & Washi- This is a long looked for p. by the Travelling man. Under arrangements Plant System n AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in The Social World. The United Tie of Brotherhood is preparing to give a Christmas Fete in December. Notice later. Mt. Sinai Lodge No. 1, G. I. O. K. of A. will give another entertainment at Golden Hall, Lumber street on Monday night next, Nov. 5th Admission 15 cents. A "Feast of Belteshazzar" will be given at St. John C. M E. church by Bishop Cattreal's Club, benefit of the church on Monday evening next, at the church. All are invited. Admission 10 cents. Club No. 5. will give a five nights fair benefit of the Second Baptist at Harris street hall beginning Monday night Oct. 29th. Those who attend this fair will enjoy themselves as the managers are doing much to make it attractive. Admission 10 cts. A ten nights fair will be given by Mt. Tabor Baptist Church beginning Monday night Nov. 5th at Odd-Fellows hall Harris street. Everything is being done to make it pleasant for all. Admission 10 cents. season ticket 35 cents. The many untiring workers of Jones Club No.5 who have been hard at work for the past weeks deserves much credit. This club will open up a ten nights fair at Harris street hall, beginning on Monday night. It is hoped that the same liberal patronage that has characterized the fair given by them and Ezra Presbyterian church, will be accorded. The fair will open with attraction on Monday night. The Twilight Reapers Aid Social Club will give a ten nights fete at Odd Fellows temple. Duffy street, beginning on Monday night Nov 5th. This will be quite a unique affair as the committee is hard at work to make everything pleasant for all. The past record of this organization assures the success, of this entertainment. Several other clubs will be in attendance on the various nights. Music and the best of refreshments. Good order will be kept. Admission 10 cents. A Pleasant Evening Spent. A Pleasant Evening Spent. A pleasant evening was spent at the Adelphia Club on Wednesday the 17th inst. in honor of Mrs. Willie Ann Williams who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. L Haywood No. 518 Muple street. She sailed for Boston, Mass, on City of Augusta the next day. She nade, many friends while in our city. The guests of the evening were: Mr and Mrs T H Green, Mr and Mrs A L Williams Mrs Marshall Mrs C L Haywood Mrs M Major, Mrs M L Lockett, Mrs Graham, and Mrs H Williams, Misses Bessie Butler, Jennie Mc Daniels, A Alexander, J Carter, Belle Hill, Dr J H Bugg, Messrs Triezrant, Geo H Jones, A H Hamilton, G E Lawhorne, Frank Coleman Ed Jones, Summie Clark, E N Sullivan, R W Spaulding, W M Reed, J H Reed, James Barren, Chas Hill, H Gilniore, N James, R Erans, W H Fulton, A Thompson, J Battue, I Legree, H DeLyong, G Law, S Golden. THIS PAPER may be at Grao_P his at Grao_P Howitz, 20 Space wappet Advertising Bureau (10 Spaces thing contenttay it in NEW YORK the media for it in Your attention to the STOCK OF TES OXFORDS.... KIND ANY SIZE OR WIDTH DE COMPANY. The Plant System Milcage Ticket. "Commencing October 1st, and until further notice, Plant System of Railways mileage tickets will be recognized by the Atlantic Coast Line, Richmond' Fredericksburg & Potomac and the Pennsylvania R. R. (between Quantico & Washington). This is a long looked for privilege by the Traveling man. Under these arrangements Plant System mileage tickets are good between Port Tampa and Washington, Punta Gorda and Washington, Montgomery, Ala. & Washington, Albany & Washington, Brunswick and Washington, in fact between every station on the Plant System and Washington, & intermediate points on the lines mentioned. It will at once be seen that this scheme affords many advantages to the traveler." Yours Truly B. W. WRENN. Passenger Traffic Mna ger Organ, Piano and GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDIES Taught at 616 East Gwinnett street. Terms reasonable. MISS ETTA MCINTOSH and Principal JNO. MCINTOSH, Instructors. FIRST-CLASS DENTAL WORK At Prices in Beach of All Consultation and Ex amination Free. Dr. E. D. BULKLEY, Dentist, (Late with Dr. Beld of New York City.) No. 220 East Broad St. Cor. Hull Street Savannah. - Ga. Dr. Lambert's Old Stand. Office Always Open.— DR. L. S. PARKS, —DENTIST.— 240 Barnard St., Savannah Ga. Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $8.00. Broken Plates mended and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23 2-2 K. Gold. FIRST-CLASS WORK. By Sending your Clothes to The Forest City Laundry, 206—210 Park Arms, East. C. H. SHEFTALL, Prod. Boarding & Lodging, 128 West Broad St. ROBERT HOLZENDORF. FRANK H. THOMAS, Fashionable TAILOR. Suits and Pants to order. Cleaning, pressing and Repairing neatly Done. No. 308 Drayton Street. Sayannah, Georgia. W.M. M. REDICK CONTRACFOR and... BUILDER Jobbing of all Kind Promptly Attended to. Building Refrigerators A Specialty PHONE 3893. Office 824 TAYLOR ST. E. MONEY TO PATENT. Need time made be occupied by our aid. Advertise THE PATENT. MONEY. Subscribes to the Public Library. SAURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1900. Mrs. M. S. Grant of Darien, was in the city on business this week. See the notice for the Emancipation Association in another column. Hon. L. Crawford passed through the city on Tuesday night for Atlanta. Rev. J. S. Wiggins arrived in the city last week from Waycross, where he spent some time. The Baptist State Convention is in session at Americus this week. Several of our Baptist divines are in attendance. The Y. P. B. U. will hold its regular meeting Sunday afternoon at Mt Zion Baptist church at 4 o clock All are invited. Mrs. Katie L. Tucker will leave to-morrow night for Columbus, her old home to visit her daughter. She will spend a week. Mr. William Carr who took suddenly ill and had to be carried home a few days ago, we are glad to note, is improving and able to be out. Mr. C. A. Judge, practical carpenter, does all kind of job work at No. 26 Congress lane, east. Give him a call when you wish anything done in his line. Go to the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Augnata, Ga., via the Seaboard Air Line Railway, November 14th, 15th, and 16th, 1900. The Union Oyster and Lunch Rooms at No. 441 West Broad street, is the place where you can get meals, lunches, etc. W. C. Artson, proprietor. Give him a call. Mr Jas G Carter, one of Brunswick's foremost young men and who is connected with the Herald, spent a few days in the city this week and ofcourse came up to see us. A surprise social was given last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. Hudson Lumber street in honor of Mrs. E. J. White of New York sister of Mrs. Hudson. The occasion was made very pleasant. Electric display, fire works and imposing parades and other entertainments for amusement of visitors via the Seoboard Air Line Railway to the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Augusta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. F. Singleton of Charleston, S. C. are in the city, and will spend the winter here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. B. Carr. Liberty lane, east. Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Singleton called on us Tuesday. Parties Having real estate to sell should see us. Those wishing to buy a home we can accommodate. We also loan money on improved real estate at a reasonable rate of interest. J. E. Fulton & Son, real estate agents. The Confederate Veterans of Georgia and South Carolina will unite in a grand celebration in Augusta, Ga., November 14th, 15th and 16th. Cheap rates via Seaboard Air Line Railway. Miss Catherine M Washington one of Beaufort's most prominent school teachers who is here visiting Miss Julia R Warwick at 625 Oglethorpe are cast, will leave for Orangeburg S C on Monday where she will be engaged in teaching. See your Agent for rates and schedule by the Seaboard Air Line Railway to the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Augusta, Ga, November 14th, 15th and 16th. For Rent—Those splendid new houses, Gwinnett and Paulsen streets, five-rooms, nicely finished—polished oak mantels, improved water works, street cars in front of door, select neighborhood—$6.50 and $7.00 per month. J. E. Fulton & Son, real estate agents. Miss Addie Harris and her sister, Mrs. M. C. Williams, returned on last week on the Steamer Nacoochee from New York. They report having had a real pleasant summer and they look the picture of health. Both of these ladies are warm friends of THE TRIBUNE. Tickets on sale November 12th, 13th and 14th, good until November 18th inclusive, for the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Augusta, Ga., via Seabord Air Line Railway. Mrs. A E Allen who spent the past summer in New York returned home on Steamer Kansas City on Saturday last, looking real well. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs E J White, who has been residing in New York for the past six years, and who came to spend a few days with her relatives and friends. For Rent or Sale—Those new cottage houses, Eighth street near East Broad. Large lot, City water, good neighbors. Rental $6.00 per month, or you can buy making as small cash payment and the balance ten dollars per month. Do not delay, this is your chance. J. E. Fritton & Son, real estate agents. One cent per mile by Seaboard Air Line Esilway to the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Augusta, Ga., November 14th, 15th and 16th. A Burning Question. "How Shall we support our Churches?" by scriptural methods or by worldly? A clergyman of the city who has made an exhaustive study of the subject will, at an early day discuss the matter. As such a topic concerns Christians of every name it is to be hoped that they will turn out EN MASSE to hear it. Look out for the date. Born of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy will be present at the Confederate Veterans Boulton in Augusta, Ga., November 11th, Mth. and 12th. Take Sonboard Alr. Ligne Railway. DISGRUNTLED REPUB LICANS. Playing Into the Hands of The Democrats. A few disgruntled and disloyal Republicans met on Tuesday night at Sister's hall. This is the contingent that was so badly repudiated at the last primary by the people. The meeting was called to order by R N Rutledge, and presided over by him. The burden of the speeches were contention against the organization, and the sentiment was not fully in favor of the Republican nominee for congress, for as the morning paper said that it looked as if the meeting was in favor of Mr. Lester the Democratic nominee. They went through a farce organization of the county by electing M. J. Doyle as chairman. R N Rutledge vice-chairman, and J M Ferrebee, secretary. The call for the meeting was not published; it was known only by a few malcontents. Had it been published true Republicans would have captured it and held a rousing meeting for McKinley, Roosevelt and Leaken. These malcontents are used as catpaws. All of them at the meeting were colored men, some of whom are tools of white men. Capt. Doyle has repudiated the action of the meeting and will have nothing whatever to do with it. Go and Pay Your Tax. The tax book is now open, and tax payers are urged to immediately go and pay their tax. This applies especially to our people, a large number of whom are generally delinquent in this payment and who have to pay a great deal more when an execution is issued against them. They can avoid this by making the payment before the time of closing arrives. Capt J. J. McGowan is one of the most affable and courteous men in the state, and he leaves no stone unturned in notifying everybody about the opening of the books and urges them to pay. His office is open from 9 o'clock a m to 2 p m. Do not wait until the last days, but go now and pay your tax. Ministers Meeting. The Evangelical Ministers Uniomet at the usual hour Monday morning with Rev. J.J. Durham D. D-president, presiding. After devotional exercises the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Sermonic Reports were called for Rev. Wiggins preached from Heb 12 22:24; Rev. W G Singleton preached from Mark 10:2—12; Reverend Roberts Mark 4:39; Rev. Weston Matt. 21; 21 22; Dr. Cargile John 7:11; Dr. Manning 73:1; Rev. Epton Gen 22:24, Rev. Mitchell Matt 16:18 25. Rev. Haywood Luke. 19:5, Rev. Orner Ezek 32:34. The meeting adjourned by benediction by Rev. Alex. Harris. Lodge Organized. The G. I. O. of K. of A. and its S. G. M. was organized Sept 12th last with the following officers: Bro. S. S. Fields, S. G. C.; Bro. E. Anderson, S. G. D. S. G. M.; Bro. J. D. Jones, S. G. J. P.; Bro. Al. Jenkins, S. G. N. P.; Bro. H. J. Strain, S. G. Scribe; Bro. J. Scrunggs, S. G. treasurer; Bro John Houston, S. G. conductor; Bro. Ned Jenkins, S. G. I. Tyler; Bro J M Bradley, S G O Tyler; Bro J F Strain, S. G. Lecturer; Sister Catherine, Tolbert Chairman of Health; Bro Ned Brooks, Chair of finance; Bro. Nero Houston S. G. Marshal; Bro. W. M. Murry, S. G Orator. Y. M. C. A. Night School. The Young Men Christian Association will open a night school at the annex of St. Augustine Mission for the benefit of all men who care to improve themselves educationally Tuition fee 50 cents per month, conducted by Walter S Scott, J. P. Taylor, E. E. DesVerney. The proceeds of the school will be used to build up the association, and redeem the young colored men of Savannah. Our Job Department. Our Job Printing Department has just received samples of the finest variety of invitation cards for wedding, ball and other entertainments, monogram cards for secret and other societies. Our wedding cards are beauties and the ball programs can not be excelled. We will take pleasure in showing them. You are invited to call. Prices within reach of everybody. Come and Inspect them. Charter to be Granted. The charter of the Wage Earners Loan and Investment Company is expected to be granted to-day. This is a new institution with a bright prospect for success. The stockholders are thoroughly in earnest and determined to make it a success. A large number of shares have been disposed of. A meeting will be held on Monday night next. Mrs. Mullino's Death. Mrs. Diana Mullino, mother of Mr. Joseph Mullino, after an illness of two weeks, died on Tuesday morning. The remains were taken to Ways Station. She leaves a husband and twelve children and other friends to mourn her loss. State Republicans Activ Headquarters Republican Campaign Committee of Georgia. Macon, Ga., Sept. 26, 1900. To the Republicans and Voters of Georgia who desire the election of McKinley and Roosevelt: Under McKinley's administration the promises of the Republican party of 1896 have been maintained; an opportunity given to willing labor to work at remunerative wages; the commerce of the nation extended to new fields, resulting in such an opening for our growing industries as to cause the South's great staple product, cotton, to command 10 cents per pound Notwithstanding the good record of our Republican administration, we find the government of the people, for the people, by the people, again confronted by Bryanism which is organized repudiation, deliberate confiscation, chartered communism and enthroned anarchy. To the end that good government may not perish from the face of the earth, we earnestly urge all Republicans, and cordially invite all other patriotic citizens to co-operate with us in giving the electoral vote of Georgia to McKinley and Roosevelt. E. F. BLODGETT, R. D. LOCKE, Secretary. Chairman. J. H. DEVEAUX, E. S. RICHARDSON, J. J. HAMILTON, A. J SPENCE, B. F. BRIMBERRY, M. L COVINGTON, M. B. MORTON, P. H. CRAIG, W. H. MATTHEWS, Committee. College Notes. The families of Rev Travis and Proctor Roston have been suffering much from sickness, but they seem to be regaining their strength. Commandant Golden is getting the boys in military "ship-shape." Bandmaster Haigler is rounding out music. "Dixie" and "Marching through Georgia" have made their appearance already. The college seniors and Savannah's "sophormonic triumviate" are heading toward professorships. Small boys stand aside! The Freshman class had one accession this week from North Georgia in the person of Miss Iona Butler, formerly of Clarke University. Miss Annie. Howard of Waycross and Miss Annie White of South Carolina joined the several normal classes last week. Quite a number of people is wondering what has become of one "Masilon," formerly of the Baptist Truth. Lost, strayed or stolen? Instructor Thompson says that the College Journal is on its way "out." It will arrive after awhile. Instructor Howard and his apprentices are painting the teachers' cottages red and the like. Lecture Extraordinary. EDITOR TRIBUNE. Sir,—Last December when my good friends gave me such a hearty reception at Ford's Opera House on the occasion of my lecture on the British Isles, as it was getting very late, and was a miserably cold night, rather than tire my appreciative audience I decided to omit my intinerary to Oxford—the pictures were shown, however. At an early day, therefore, I hope to speak on "Oxford Town and University." The lecture, which will be brief, will take place in St. Stephen's church, and I suppose it is hardly necessary to say that there'll be no admission fee, neither will any collection be taken up: not that St. Stephen's church doesn't need money, but I believe that there is a time and place for everything. The lecture, on Continental Europe will take place in due time: it has been delayed in order to heighten its success. Special Notice. "The Plant System will issue a newspaper entitled "The Plant System Carnival Herald"containing programme and full description of various attractions to be seen at Savannah during the Elks Grand Street Fair and Carnival, November 5th to 17th. The paper will contain eight pages and will be fully illustrated. For copy send your address to B. W. Wrenn Passenger Traffic Manager. Savannah, Ga." Emancipation Association A meeting of the Emancipation Association will be held on Wednesday afternoon Oct. 31, 1900, at 4 o'clock, at St Philips A.M. E. Church, West Broad street. All civic societies are requested to send a representative to this meeting as we wish for this coming celebration to eclipse any ever held. At this meeting the officers will be elected, therefore it is hoped that it will be well attended.—ALEXANDER HARRIS, Pres. If you wish blacksmith work done up "brown" call on Mr. Geo. Enell, Congress lane, rear of 311 Congress street, west. He is a good workman and has reasonable prices. Petition for Incorporation. State of Georgia.} Chatham County.} To the superior Court of Salt County: The petition of Albert Jackson, Hosea Maxwell, James Smith, James H. Hogers, Sol. C. Johnson, J. H. Sheffall, M. Polhard, A. L. Tucker, L. S. J. Johnston, E. P. Bayley, S. L. Lloyd, Charles H. Sheftal, Joseph L. Jackson, S. E. Williams, P. Edward Perry, dissect and proper citizens of the aforesaid county and state respectfully showeth: 1. That your petitioners desire for themselves their associates and successors to be incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia under the statute GREATEST LOAN AND INSTITUTION COMPANY for the renewal over 20 years with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of that time. 2. That the principal place of business of said Corporation shall be in the city of Bavannah, county and state acreedal, and in which city a majority of the directors of said company shall reside. 3. That the objects of said corporation shall be for purpose of gain and profit to its shareholders by purchasing, selling, granting, renting, mortgaging, leasing, and improving real property, and in any manner hold and transmit and carry on business in the same; to lend money to its shareholders and others on real estate, security and endorsement, and up stock as collateral; to borrow money, to encourage the loaning and investing of small amounts of money; to aid men and women of small means in securing homes; to encourage the spirit of enterprise among the people by loaning the means to establish various industries and enterprises, and in general to be helpful to those who need help by teaching them to help themselves. 4. That the capital stock of said Corporation shall be ten thousand dollars; that said capital stock will be divided into shares of ten dollars ($0.00) LEVY BROS. ARE THE GREATEST SOUTHERN OUTPATTERS. The Latest Styles For Men, Women, Boys and Children. HATS Of every well known make and latest shape. Prices are moderate. Lay in Your Supplies. B. H. LEVY & BRO. G W FUELL. Wheelwright am Blacksmithing, BUILDER OF Carts, trucks, Buggies, Wagons, Drays, Etc. Practical Horseshoeing a Specialty. Shop fitted up with electric lights, and work can be done as good at night as in the day. Open from 6 a. l. to 7 p.m. All work promptly attended to, and at a moderate price. All: Work Guaranteed. Give Me a Call. REAR 311 CONGRESS St., West. SAVANNAR, GA. Georgia Telephone 820! 6. Wherefore petitioners pray that they, their associates and successors may be incorporated under the name of the Wage Earner Loan and Investment Company with the right to contract and be contracted with, sine and be sued, make by-laws not contrary to the laws of Georgia for the better governing of itself, to elect by majority of stock according to value such officers and directors as it shall find convenient and necessary, to have a company seal to be used and altered at will, and to have and enjoy and exercise all the rights, powers and privileges incident to like corporations chartered by the courts as prescribed by the laws of Georgia. And your petitioners will ever pray, etc. A. L. TUCKER. Petitioner Attorney. Petition for Incorporation filed in Office this 27th day of September, 1800. James K. P. Carr. Clerk S. C. C. G. Ga. You Can Own Your Own Home. Those beautiful cottages on Eighth street near East Broad, we are selling on easy terms—small cash payment, and the balance at $10, pre month. We have a number of vacant lots and will build according to your own plans. J. E. FULTON & SON. KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. On Habersham street, between Macon and Harris. Services Sunday 11 a.m, and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 3:30 p.m. Services on Wednesday night at 8:00. 'Stranger' are always welcomed.—Rev. Richard Bright, Rector. Specialist in the Discern of Women, Gentile Urinary, Permanent and Recital. DR. J. WALTER WILLIAMS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON .....Office Hours... 8 to 10 a.m.; 2 to 4 p.m.; 6 to 8:80 p.m. Residence 503 Walburg St. W., "Phone 2004, Office No 2143. Positively straighten Kinty, Nappy, Kinky, Troublesome, Extraction Hair, Curve Baldness, Dandruff, Idiot, Itch, and all running, itching, and humiliation. Seal Diseases. 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One of the most important matters claiming the attention of the English engineering world at the present date is the necessity for far-reaching reform in British methods of designing constructional iron work. Popular attention was concentrated on this point by the Atbara Bridge incident, but much of what appeared of this subject in the press at the time, was totally beside the point. We all know the attempt which was made at that time to show that English builders had not had fair treatment, but the South African campaign has shown us that under-present conditions British bridge builders are quite unable to compete on equal terms with their American competitors. 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