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I THE ATkUMA UF0KG1AN AND NEWS. II j. M. HIGH CO. j. m. high co. I BICE RECONSIDERS HIS RESIGNATION; SOME Bargains For TOMORROW Apron Ginghams Tomorrow we’ll place on sale 50 pieces ^ Apron Ginghams, while they last. Spc- jC. •ial at, yd. Table Linens LISTEN! 68-inch Bleached Table Damask. Tomorrow, one day, special at, card 49c Bleached Damask 72-inch genuine $1.00 quality Silver Bleached Damask. Tomorrow 75c Satin Damask 72-inch beautiful quality Satin Damask, worth $1.25 yd, while 5 pcs. last. Tomorrow, yd 85c Bed Spreads Two cases of handsome snow white, full sized White Crochet Bedspreads in Marseilles patterns, identical spreads you pay $1.25 aa for in other stores; while these MXp last Fringed Spreads SI. 15 Large, full sized White Crochet Fringei Spreads, cut out corners for iron beds, $2.25 quality; tomorrow Small lot full bed sized White A C\ P* Crochet Spreads; $1.75 quality; JK tomorrow Napkins! Napkins! Cood quality Napkins, $1.25 kind, dozen $1.00 Hood quality Napkins, $1.50 kind, dozen $1.25 Hood quality Napkins, $2.00 kind, dozen $1.50 Good quality Napkins, $2.50 kind, dozen $2.00 Good quality Napkins, $11.00 kind, dozen $2.50 Extra fine Napkins, $4.00 kind, dozen $3.00 Extra fine Napkins, $4.50 kind, dozen $3.50 Few remnants and cloth lengths Table Lin ens, tomorrow 1-4 to 1-3 off regular price. Linen Department J. M. High Co. ^HRKK BUILDINGS DESTROYED BY FIRE; 1‘OSTOFFICE BURNS F| ,.' Ial ,n The Georgian. April 1*.—The postof- I the' i *“**.'«* J- T. Edward* and ie.,"* ''nrber ahop in the town were by are last night. BROWNE TC MAKE RACE FOR MAYOR OF COLUMBUS. Special to The Georgian. CnlunjbUH On.. April 16.—J. Rhodes Browne will announce himself a candi date for mayor in response lo a peti tion presented to him several days ago. DUNCAN UNDECIDED | President of Water Board Accepts Council’s * Overture. As the result of the resolution adopt ed by council Monday, Frank P. Rice, president of the board of water com missioners, will withdraw his resigns, tton as a member of the board. President Rice stated as much to a representative of The Georgian Tues day afternoon. "I regard the adoption by council of the resolution by Mr. Martin Monday." he stated, “as a vote of confidence in me and In the board, and the resolution distinctly states thRt council meant no reflection In adopting the Key ordi nance. "I had been away In Florida, and my first knowledge of that ordinance came at that meeting the other night. Natu rally, I took It aa a reflection and as an indication of lack of confidence, and I resigned. "I have been asured that such was not the case and my friends and the people of the city generally have urged me to stay on the board since council udnpted the resolution Monday. "I think I will withdraw my resigna tion under the circumstances, and I hope Mr. Duncan, who has done good service, will also reconsider.” Mr. Duncan Undecided. W. S. Duncan, the other member of the board, said he had not made up his mind positively as yet. I will let you know Wednesday." he said,- "and I shall attend the Joint meeting Wednesday afternoon, Inas much as my resignation has not been uccepted and out of courtesy. “The adoption of the ordinance I consider as a reflection on the board, and some of the discussion at the coun cil meeting Monday was rather In the nature of slurs. It appears that council lias not the confidence In the board It should have. "However. I will not make a definite decision until Wednesday." II ARE INJURED IN T Many Passengers on Train Thrown in Panic by the Crash. Special to Tho Georgian. Montgomery, Ain., April 16.—As a result of a rear-end collision between No. 35, west pnaaenger train from Atlanta, and No. 209, a freight from West Point, this morn* lug, 3 miles from the city, Felix A. Smith, the engineer of the passenger, was badly scalded about the feet and legs, and Archie Price, the negro fireman, Is suffering ffotn n sprained ankle, and may be Internally Injured. There were about 150 passengers on the train. The paasenger engine was thrown nbout 60 feet from the track nu Its side. It plowed through the caboose and two freight ears, tearing them to splinters. Passengers were transferred to the city ‘ From nil Information obtainable, 1 freight was behind time, and was running imRill wua utuiuii on the passenger's schedule. MISSED HIS T AND BANQUET DATE Hon. John Temple Graves returned Monday from Washington, D. C„ where he had gone on hfs way to New fork. Mr. Graves had been Invited to speak at the banquet of the Jefferson Club In New York on Saturday night, but was so unfortunate as to miss his train on tho Pennsylvania railroad In Wash ington, and could not keep hla engage ment. He will rpeak next Saturday night before the Iroquola Club In Chi cago. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Seventy Tailored Suits At Exactly Half Price Just back from the east and the center of fashion our garment representative has come; with him, this remarkable purchase of seventy high-class Tailored Suits—especially bought and arranged for a sale at this time. Prices are one-half—exactly one-half—of what they would be ordinarily but for the opportunity we gained. Suits, Usually $30 to $70, Now $15 to $35. New and beautiful, the garments are carefully made and in latest fashion—charming Suits in deed; not one of them has ever been shown here before. There is another great feature. Variety. More important yet. There are even 51 styles—and among 70 Suits, tfiis means there are only a few alike, hence practically exclusive. Suits of Voile— and beautiful effects they are. Suits of Panama, plain and fancy. In stripes and checks are novel ties of Worsted and Suitings. All the bright spring shades and most attractive combinations are shown. $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 Suits for Suits for Suits for Suits for Suits for S.uits for Suits for $15.00 $17.50 $20.00 $22.50 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 r .IERE are strictly tailored Suits and many fancily trimmed models. So varied in design that really no good style is missing. Coats are tight or half fitted; short, medium or hip-length, Etons, Pony and Cutaway effects. There’s an entirely new typo of Jumper Suit in tho sale. Skirts are handsomely tailored and pleated in all the most pleasing new ways. Think of it.—saving one-half on Suits as fine as these, new Suits, made up and finished in the most thoroughly attractive manner. Some of the Suits are of Silk. They all have that tone or mark of individuality that goes to show beyond a doubt their true character. The most discriminating dresser will at once be delighted with them, because of their unusual style and quality, as much so as for the extraordinary prices. This further sug gestion of some of the beautiful Suits that are offered—every one at half price:— .... _ f, _ k $40.00 three-button cutaway coat Suit of cream Panama with leather- colored stripe, collar and cuffs of champagne moire, cream Taffeta lin ing ; $20.00. Tailored Eton Suit of tan chiffon Panama; flat collar of self-colored stitched Taffeta, $30.00 Suit, at $15.00. Navy blue Voile Suit, Eton, trimmed with flat silk braid and fancy ecru lace; box pleated skirt with two self folds at bottom; $30.00 value, at $15.00. Suit of fancy chiffon Panama, rich brown plaid, Eton, trimmings of flat silk braid and fancy silk embroidery; value $40.00, at $20.00. Suit of Voile in tan, black and navy blue, a distinctive new jumper effect trimmed with embroidery and silk; value $37.00, at $18.50. Fancy Eton Suit of champagne color ed Voile, a now design with trimmings of fancy silk braid and self-color pip ings; 9-goro skirt with groups of pleats let in; value $35.00, at $17.50. Suit of black Chiffon Voile, Eton, with the new largo shoulder effect; trimmings of white silk overlaid with openwork black braid, strapped and piped; value $49.00, at $24.50. Suit of tnn and blue Voile, fancy broad shouldered Eton effect, trimmed with wide silk braid; tho skirt full pleated with fine silk drop; value $70, at $35.00. Handsome brown Voile Suit, 'Eton- Mouse over self-colored Taffeta, with ecru lace under strappings of self ma terial at waist and sleeves. Value $50, at $25.00. Pony Coat Suit of Chiffon Voile, in black, with strappings and touches of white embroidery, a finish of Taffeta and braid; value $30.00, at $15.00. Eton Suit of navy blue Taffeta, fancy model trimmed with braid and silk pleafcings, very attractive and stylish; value $35.00, at $17.50. Three-piece Suit oLblack Taffeta. Eton jacket, jumper and skirt, self lined and fancily braided, a distinc tive and pleasing new model; valuo $10.00, nt $20.00. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Store of Many Departments. MONTANA CITY SWEPT BY OCEAN OF FLAMES Hastings, Mont., April 16.—The business portion of this city has been wiped out by fire. The loss will aggregate J100.000. WATER WORKS BIDS PROMISE EXCITEMENT The iKuinl nt water commissioners. eight In nuuiher, the wntrr works committee of council, nml the four memliers epnstltut luff the special committee appointed hy the mnynr pro tern., wilt hold what, from all Indlrntlona, will lie n lively session at 4 o'clock Wednesday nfternonn. The hid* for the luiproreincnta to the water works ityntem, iimler the ordinance reffulatliiff the Issuance nt 8350,000 of liouds, will ugulii he brought up. At the Inst session, the Itonrd dew off at a tangent, and till nit. ffot wild and wool- Iv tot n while, when the suliatnnee of the Key ordinance wan read anti digested. ' Aa Daiay Estelle Smith. Daisy Estelle Smith, aged 18 months, the young daughter of Mr. and Mr*. L.’W. Smltlj, died at the family resi dence, In Lakeivood Heights, Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning nt 10 o'clock nt the Lakewood Heights Methodist church. The Interment will be In South Beijd cemetery. Rhode Island Dtadlock. Providence It. I April !«.—Fifty- third ballot for United Swre* senator: Goddard, 40; Colt, 3,, Wetmore, 30. L'ltcr. L Carl O. Haynes, Jr. Carl O. Haynes. Jr„ the young son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Haynes, died at the family residence, 47 Newport ave nue, Tuesday morning. The funeral servicer will be conducted In the chapel of Harry Poole Wednesday aft ernoon nt 3 o'clock. The interment will be Harmony church yard. Ruby Coggins. Ruby, the young daughter of Mr. W. T. Cogglne, died at the family resi dence, 69 Ponders tsvenue, Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The Interment will be In Ca sey’s cemetery. Glenn Hart. Glenn, the young eon of Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Hart, died at the family resi dence. 193 Stewart avenue, Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be conducted In the chapel of Harry Poole Tuesday night at 7:80 o’clock. The body will be sent to Dallas, Ga., for In terment. Lawrence Wall. Lawrence, the 7-year-old eon of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wall, died at the family residence, 108 Fowler street, Tuesday morning, after an Illness of threo weeks with blood poisoning. The fu- nernl services wilt be conducted on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The interment will be In Casey’s ceme tery. ATTEND THE SACRIFICE SALE OF FINE PIANOS The Entire Stock of H. H. Hale Music House At 170 Peachtree St. (Opposite Aragon Hotel) Being Closed Out At Or Near Cost. SAVE $100.00 TO $ 150 00 IF YOU COME IN TIME POULTRY PEED It’s just as important for you to feed your hens a well bal anced ■feed if you want to get the full amount of eggs, as it is to feed a man or horse. A hen gets just as tired of eating exactly one thing at every meal as you would. Our Midland Poultry Feed is just the right feed for chickens. It contains a variety, a combination of just the right things to keep them in good condition. It’s the kind that you buy 10 pounds of (25 cents) as a. trial and when that is gone you tell us “Send me out a 100-ponnd sack of Scratch Feed for $2.00.” We re ceive this in solid car lots and a carload don’t last long. Buy AFTER THE RAIN REPLANT GARDENS. HASTINGS’ 16 West Mitchell St. NEW PIANOS ONLY $98.00 The particulars of this great sacri fice sale of pianos were given In last Sunday's Constitution and from the way the pianos are going the lot will soon be sold. We glvo fait* warning to all that after tho present stock Is sold no more will be furnished at advertised prices. If Interested do not wait. Come today and bring ten dollars, the balance can be paid monthly, with nothing extra added for tltne purchase, except regular rate of Interest. There Is positively no dis count for cash, except eavlng of Inter est. We did not mention the makes In cluded In this sale for the reason of In juring other dealers. The pianos offer ed are well known and carried In stock by the principal dealers all over this country and to advertise the make, naming the price we are closing this stock out at, would be an injustice to them. However, we can assure pros pective buyers that they are the best piano propositions ever offered In At lanta. We know there are hundreds of fam ilies Ir. Atlanta’ who are in need of pianos—that If they come here they will arrange In some way’to take ad vantage of the opportunity to save—on some of the Instruments nearly a half— none less than 3100 to 3160, enough to educate your family In music. No pianos anywhere near their equal In tone, action, artistic design, quality of material or workmanship can be sold anyway near the prices we are closing out this stock at and they are built to last a life time. They are the greatest values in At lanta at regular prices. At this sat ri fles sale they are bargains no one should allow to pass hy, if in need of a Plano now. or In a year or so. We will quote each bargain In detail, but as a hint of what will offer today we men tion the following: 3187 for new pianos, Instead of 3375. 3214 for new models, instead of |3.jO. 3247 for latest styles. Instead of 3400. 3450 and 3300 pianos at about a third to a half off. Player pianos at greatly reduced prices, and on our easy pay plan. Terms on pianos: Sale price under 3250, 310 cash and 38 monthly. On new pianos, 398 cash, instead of 3250 which Is the regular price. There Is nothing difficult about buy- ! Ing a piano here, except coming, will urcs Just the bargain you want? Bargain hunters like all others hunt- 1 ere. must act quickly—this stock will soon be gone. Store open evenings. Remember the place. 170 Peachtree slrect, opposite the Aragon Hotel. H. H. Hnle Music House. HERMANN'S CASE WILL Iger Hermann for destroying thirty. BP ARftllFf? WPDNPSDAV |hfs "private" Ictler press hooks \\ Bfc ARGUEL WfcDNE5UAY. j commissioner of tho gen i .i! land ol will reach the Stoxo of argument Chicago, April 16.—The trial of Bin-afternoon or tomorrow. t