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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
THURSDAY, MAY 23. 1507.
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ROME MAN IS DEAD
FROM INDIGESTION
Special to The Georgian.
Rome. Ga.. May 23.—M. C. White
died at his home on Broad street this
morning at 8 o’clock from an attack
of acute Indigestion. Mr. White, until
recently, has been engaged In the news
paper business, coming here from Co
lumbus, Ga., to accept a position with
The Rome Herald. For the last few
months he has been with the State Mu.
tual Insurance Company, of this city.
The remains will be carried to Co
lumbus for Interment.
SIXTY INDICTMENTS
RETURNED BY JURY.
Three Wff* 1or Lavender.
Special to ThSoortfan.
Macon, Ga/ Itt Y 23.—Ed Lavender,
of Dublin, w/Dleaded guilty Tuesday
to the chor/of forcibly obstructing
a rcvenua .cerln the oxeoutlon of the
power and htortty vested In him by
lawy was etcncod Wednesday morn
ing to sen a term of three months’
lmprlson^t In tbs Bibb county jolL
I of Draining Pond.
Specialtf bo Georgian.
Macorp 0 * May 23.—City Engineer
J. w, tyox submitted a statement to
council /esday night showing that the
work /training Dempsey pond was
not nf*Pensive, costing only 3299.50.
The c</*• t° be charged by the city to
the of™ of the property.
of
of to put a fender oo the front
.bout.” ‘Tjo you won’t run orer
fel" ’’Nope. *
1 when I
. you
So It won’t hurt the
do.”—Ctorelaod Plata
Special to The Georgian.
Sylvanla, Ga., May 23.—Superior
court convened here Monday, with
Judge B. T. Rawlings presiding. The
docket of civil matters Is small, but
the criminal dfteket Is some larger.
About sixty defendants have been In
dieted by the grand jury at this term,
Three murder cases were set for. a
hearing: Sam Cook, .a negro, charged
with murder, was acquitted: ldge
Miles, murder, wag convicted of volun
tary manslaughter, being defended by
Hon. James Tillman, of Edgefield, S.
C.: a white man, charged with killing
a negro, Is also Indicted and will prob
ably be tried this week.
There are a number of smaller cases
on the docket, about twenty or thirty
negroes having been caught In a raid
and Indicted for gambling. The blind-
tigers ars also being bandied by the
grand jury.,
Charged With Larceny.
Dr. J. L. Lehr, of Birmingham, gen
eral agent of tho Standard Trust Com
pany, was bound over,, to the state
courts Wednesday afternoon by Justlcs
of the Peace Klngsbery on the charge
of larceny after trust. His bond was
fixed at 9400. The case was prosecuted
by Mrs. Nannie Thompson, who al
leged Irregularities In certain business
dealings.
Aotlng Inspector.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May* 23.—Until the next
meeting of city council. Engineer J. W.
Wilcox will act In the capacity of build
lng Inspector, and the flnance commit'
tee will, during tho same time, con
elder a proposition to Increase the pay.
United btutes contains 12.000,000 to 13,000.000
Inbsbltsnts of Herman blood. The census
A Boston bag, bine, carried by s Brookline
..oman, contained s lap dog. This Is a step
In advance of beer bottlee and luncheons In
thorn. Tbs expectation Is forming tbit ba
bies will bt next carried In them.—Boston
Record.
icobs’ Prescriptions
There Is more to tho proper filling of a prescription than Is tppsr-
int st first glance. Tho success of tho physician, the health, the very Ufa
of the patient it dependent upon the cere and Judgment of tho com
pounder, and the quality of tho material he uses.
Accuracy Is everything, and the pharmaceutical chemist must give
hit entire mind and thought to thii one particular line, if he is to give
the beet that is in him.
Jacobs’ Prescription Department
h*» prepared for this contingency* and In this deportment maintain* four
*xpe*t pharmacists who devoto th'sir entire time to the filling of preeorlp-
tionit. They have no other duty and no other thought, and their experi-
enci, coupled with tho uso of tho most complete laboratory of drugs and
chimicala in the United States, supervised by tho tame executives whose
c**e hat been tho cause of our success, assures both physician and pa»
Accurate Service—Fresh Drugs
Reasonable Charges
ilding up this unusual estsbliihment we have homo In mind that
ants of t^e druggist’s suceeai is the proper di»pen»atlon of drugs,
vies is prompt. Wo maintain a messenger service that will call
lalivar your order.
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
8-8-10 Marietta Street.
23 Whitehall Street.
Noted Moonshiner Is Ar
raigned in Court at
Macon.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Tho hearing of
tho case of "Wild Bill" Williams, who
has served one sentence for “moonahtn-
Ing" and who ts held on three Indict
ments for the same offense, began yes
terday In the United States court. At
torney McNeal, representing the de
fendant, presented a demurrer to the
form of the Indictment, which he ar
gued before Judge Speer. This Is pure
ly a technical question and Judge Speer
now bos It under advisement.
Williams Is one of the most famous
characters in the state, and Is known
as one of tho most* daring “moonshin
ers" In Georgia. A distillery which
was conducted by him was recently
destroyed In Hancock county by United
States officers, and "Wild Bill" was
himself subsequently captured , near
Eastman, Go.
GORDON GIVEN ONE YEAfc
IN THE FEDERAL PRISON.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Remus R. Gor
don, charged with using the mails for
a fraudulent purpose, was found guilty
yesterday In the United States court
and sentenced by Judge Speer to serve
a sentence of one year and a day In the
United States penitentiary.
It was charged against Gordon that
he secured money from farmers as a
retaining fee for loans which he claimed
he was agent to secure from the "Eas
ter Loan, Building and Investment
Company.”
About twenty witnesses, who claimed
to have been victims of Gordon, gave
testimony.
HOLDING EXAMINATIONS
AT MERCER COLLEGE.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Examinations
are on at Mercer now. Both the law
and senior classes ars In the midst of
them—the pharmacy class having fin
ished.
The law department has two .more
examinations. A. W. Lane will exam
ine the class on next' Friday on reat
property, and Judge W. H. Felton, Jr.,
will hold his finals on evidence and
criminal laws May 30.
The senior class ha* only two or
three more to pass and they will be
ready to don the cape and gowns and
other dignities which are wont to clus- 1
ter around this time of the collegiate
year.
Both classes will be graduated to
gether June 2 to 5.
JUDGE 8PEER TO ENTERTAIN
MERCER LAW CLASS.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Judge Emory
Speer has Issued Invitations to the law
class of Mercer University to attend a
reception to bi given In his honor at
his home on the evening of the 23d.
It Is the custom of Judge Bpeer to
have each class out to his home, In
Vlnevllle, during tho graduation session
and It Is an occasion that Is looked for
ward to with pleasure by the young
'colonels.”
COL. HARRIS TO SPEAK
AT THE UNVEILING.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Colonel Nat E.
Harris Is to deliver the speech of pre
sentation Saturday at the unveiling of
the handsome monument that has been
erected In Atlanta to the memory of
the late General John B. Gordon. Col
onel Harris will be heard with a great
deal of Interest.
OFFICERS ON LOOKOUT ,
FOR MADAME MANTELL.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—A warrant has
been taken out In Justice A. P. Jones'
court by W. E. Raley, charging Madame
Mantel), the palmist, who last week
shook the dust of Macon from her feet,
with larceny after trust. For a while
Tuesday morning It looked to the au
thorities at police headquarters that
the woman had been arrested In Atlan
ta, but It was the wrong woman. The
one arrested was a reader of the past,
present and futusa, but not the one so
rodly wanted In this city.
1 Police In all surrounding states have
been notified and ore on the lookout for
her.
Solicitor Resumes Work.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May II.—Solicitor Wil
liam Branson, who has been III at his
home as the result of overwork, was at
his ofllce yesterday and was receiving
the congratulations of his friends.
Mr. Brunson has about yielded to
the Insistence ‘ of his physician and
friends and will take a mucli-needed
trip to recuperate.
Little Boy Dead.
Special to The Georgian.
Mscon, Ga., May 23.—Merrell P„ Jr,
son of Mr. and .Mrs. M. P. Callaway,
died yesterday, after an Illness of sev
eral weeks. He had been sick, for some
time, and was carried to the city hos
pital. where everything possible was
done for him.
Thomas Troy In Macon.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga, May 23.—Thomas W.
Trey arrived In Macon early Wednes
day morning and stated that ha had no
statement to make, but wished to thank
bis many friends for the kind treatment
and courtesy shown him during his re
cent unfortunate trouble.
Mr. Troy was deeply affected when
speaking of the affair, and stated that
‘ jjy people
the treatment ahown him I
of Miami was tha best that could be
shown. Mr. Troy will remain In Macon
for some time with his wife and chil
dren at the home of Mrs. Lee Wortham,
High street.
Discharged as Bankrupti.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—W. H. 'Toombs,
Wilkes county, and W. J. D. Taylor.
.. Abbeville, were both discharged from
bankruptcy yesterday by Judge Speer.
The firm of Roundtree, Knight & Cole,
man, of Rents, Ga.. was adjudicated
bankrupt by Judge Speer.
HIGH’S.
HIGH’S.
HIGH’S.
GREAT MAY SALE
=01
MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR
Undermuslins of the sort
that appeals to the wpnian
with fondness for dainty
lingerie. This now stock
was made exclusively for
us in the best underwear
establishments in tho
country. These garments
are conspicuous for the
materials, which aro fino
t and dainty ;for tho sowing,
which is strong and firm;
for the styles, which are
beautiful, and for the
shapes, which, though
generously large, lit per
fectly. Traveling sales
men tell us that they see
tho equal of these values
in no other retail store on
the continent.
Counter of Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers and Chemises, lace
and embroidery trimmed; worth a third more; choice
Counter of Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers and Petticoats;
worth to $1.50 garment; at ,
Counter of beautiful Mullins of Cambric and Longclotli, elaborately lace and
embroidery trimmed; worth to $1.25 gar- 89c
50c
98c
incut, at.
Women’s Corset Covers in numer
ous charming styles, trimmed in
dainty laces, ribbons, etc 50c
A great special in a white Petticoat,
made of Cambric or Lingerie cloth,
strictly tailor made with deep tucked
flounce t etc; $1.50 value, for .... 98c
Splendid Corset CoVers of Cambric,
beautifully lace trimmed; 45c value;
special 35c
Women’s splendid Cambric D r a w -
ers, open or closed; beautifully tail
ored; worked button holes, etc.; 39c
value 25c
WOMEN’S WASHABLE
SHIRT WAIST
SUITS
-SPECIAL-
$1.25
We’ll place on sale tomorrow on second
floor a new shipment of Women’s Washu-
ble Shirt Waist Suits or House Dresses of
light and dark Percales nnd figured Lawus,
faultlessly tailored, plenty full, etc., at
$1.25 Each
These comfortable House Dresses are- just
what you want for warm weather wear,
and are worth one-third to one-half more.
On sale after 8:30
For $1.25
Short Kimonos and
Dressing Sacques of
Batiste
LONG KIMONOS 89c
Women’s Long Kimonos of large flowered Organdies and Bastiste, with the
large loose.sleeves, trimmed in bands of plain material, full length and just as
cool and comfortable as you please, in the prettiest of patterns, all fast wash
able colors. 1
Special
J. IVL HIGH CO,
VGRAND
MADAM ORAZIANI
■nd
MRS. IDA NEVIN PATTON
Mre* Meikleham, Accompanist,
Will give concert at the Orand Friday
night, May 24, under auBplccs
Shorter College
Admission 50c
NEXT WEEKi Matinees Wednesdey
and Saturday.
Opening of Sumer Season
GEO. FAWCETT CO.,
Presenting the Delicious Comedy
“THE HENRIETTA”
Perfect Bingo Settings. Superb Company.
Nlglit 26, & and 60c. Matinee 26 and 26c.
CASINO
Tonight—Matinee Thursday
The Merry Laughing Comedy
“A RUNAWAY MATCH/ 1
NEXT WEEK:
LITTLE CHIP and MARY MARBLE.
Sals at Bijou Box OfFIcs.
MHV-I'JNF MlJalC FESTIVAL
ST. NICHOLAS AUDITORIUM,
MAY 29, 30, 31 and JUNE 1.
Bohumann-Halnko, Campanarl, Basila
AbotL Singls ssats, (1.00, (1.25 (1.50,
on ssla at^Haynes'^Jowalry^ store, 37 :
Whltshsll. Ono fare plua 25 cant*,,
round trip. Address mall ordora to W.!
CjHumghrlo« t 619Emplra^^^^^^
Bi|f|9)
MATINEE8 AT 3 AND 4 P. M.
Children, 6 cants. Continuous 8how
7:30 to 11:00 p. m.
This Week’s Bills
A. Cortes Brown, black face comedian.
Owen and Devernon, singing and dano.
ing,
Roto Mayo and Leonard Ross, In "Kit
ty’s Latter.”
Tomm£^WJIkina^^iBtrat8:^Bon£s.
THE TWIN THEATERS
NO. 46 WHITEHALL 8T.
Friday and Saturday,
Ski Competition at St. Moritz."
“Three H’a’Parth of Licks.”
“A Square Deal.”
"Signs of the Times.’
No. 7 VIADUCT PLACE.
Friday and Saturday,
‘La LOIE FULLER, Dancer.”
“Two Mischievous Boys.”
“Phial of Poison.”
St. Nicholas Auditorium
PONCE DE LCON PARK
SKATING THREE TIMES DAILY.
MUSIC EVERY NIGHT AND TUES
DAY, THUR8DAY AND SATULDAYl
AFTERNOON8.
ATLANTA'8 PLAYGROUND
PONGE DE LEON PARK
A CAR A MINUTE
NOWOPEN
BAND C0NCERT8 AFTERNOON
AND NIGHT. EVERYTHING
FOR EVERYBODY,
HOTELS AND RES0RT8.
GREENBRIER
WHITE SULPHUR SPRIN6S
WEST VIRGINIA
(The "OLD WHITE" Sulphur.) Now
open. Famous for Its sulphur bath*.
Modern Improvements, with private
bathe. Permanent orchestra. Tor am. U5
to $25 week. $60 to $M per month, write
for lllaetrtted booklet Address,
GEO. A. MILLS, Jr., Manager*
nreenbrler White Sulphur Springe. W. Vo.
TAX NOTICE
State and County Tax
Books now open. Make
your returns at once and
avoid the rash. Books
will close in a few days.
T. M. AHMISTEAD,
Tax Receiver.
THROUGH
SLEEPERS.
BROILER BUFFET SERVICE
VIA GEORGIA RAILROAD TO NOR,
FOLK. VIRGINIA, ACCOUNT Of
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
LEAVE ATLANTA 7:30 A. M.
DAILY.
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