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6 THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. FRIDAY. JUNE 14, 1307. BIG AUCTION SALE OF 100 TO 215 LOTS AT ROCHELLE, GEORGIA, ON WEDNESDA Y. JUNE 19, 1907. ROCHELLE HIGHLANDS was never before put on the market; and any citi zen of Rochelle will tell vou that this is the highest, dryest, healthiest and most desir able residence property in the town, lying alongside and right up to some of the high est-priced and most desirable residence property in Rochelle. To induce a large crowd to attend auction, owner will actually give away to prospective buyers $300.00 IN GOLD divided into 60 Five Dollar Gold Pieces and drawn by sixty prospective buyers, provided they are white ladies or gentlemen. Fitzgerald Brass Band will be on hand and will give us free musical concerts during the day. , , . , Free hacks to haul prospective buyers to and from the grounds. Railroad fare will be allowed as part payment to parties buying one or more lots, provided the buyer does not live over 100 miles from Rochelle. SOLD ON EASY TERMS—One fourth cash; balance 3,6 and 9 months. Any body can buy and nothing pays better than Real Estate Investment in Growing South Georgia Towns. Rochelle is surrounded by more real good farming lands than any other South Georgia town. Farmers are the backbone of this Nation and entire Globe. SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE— $300.00 of free money. Free Transportation. Free Brass Band to play “Dixie. ’ ’ Free Hacks. Best residence property in Rochelle at your own price, and that price three- fourths on credit. We look for the largest crowd that ever visited Rochelle. P. S—If rain or other cause prevents sale on 19th will then sell on the 20th. For further information address B. E. WILCOX, FITZGERALD OR ROCHELLE, GA. LIZARD BETRA YS ENGA GEMENT OF ACTRESS TO SENATOR'S SON A live chameleon, which Mis* Loul*o Lonsdale, wore as an ornament, be trayed the secret of her engagement and today all the Rialto Is talking about the handsome young comic op era singer's coming marriage to Blaine Elkins, son of Senator Elkins. Miss Lonsdale last night attended a performance with Mr. Elkins. She wore among other omnments a small jeweled chameleon fastened to a chain around her neck. The little beast sud denly dived Into the young woman's crtrHago, which frightened her Into screum. Mr. Elkins went to the rescue, and a moment later the chameleon was a thing of the past. “What a pity," said Miss Lonadale. "I liked It becuuse Mr. Elkins gare It to me together with the engagement ring." It Is also said that a sister of Miss Lonsdale is engaged to Richard Elkins, another son of the senator. OKLAHOMA'S NEW SENATOR HAS BEEN BLIND SINCE BOYHOOD Oklahoma City, Okla., June 14.— Thomas P. Gore, who appears to have been named ns United States senator from th® new state, has been blind since he was 11 years old, when his right eye was accidentally shot out with an arrow gun. At that time he was a page In the Mississippi senate. Three years before a blow had destroy- ed the sight of his left eye. Gore has won laurels In politics and law. He was a page at 11, a nominee for tho legislature at 19, a Populist elector at Isrge In Mississippi three years later, and was unanimously se lected In 1900 for congressional stand ard-bearer by the same party In Texas. He has never held office since his page, ship. LIFE PASS ON STEAMERS WAS ENGRA VED ON GIRL’S WATCH When the new member of the Ocean Istence with a life pass on the boats of Steamship Company's Heet slipped from the Ocean Steutnshlp Company engrav- .t Roach's ship yard In Phil- ed on the case. Miss Wlnburn Is a the ways at . . adelphla Tuesday, Miss Susan Cole Wlnburn christened It "City of Savan tiah.” Then the charming young miss was made happy by President J. F. Jlnn- snn. of Macon, presenting her with a gold watch Inlaid with diamonds. The watch is perhaps the only one In ex- w AdAreMDeptt. UaraVCWUnS CtittofSasSmSULf. The Shine That Shines Brightest daughter of W. A. Wlnburn, 6f Savan nah. first vice president of the Central of Georgia. The city of Savannah will bo ready for service within two piontha. It Is a four-deck vessel, and will tnke 118 first-class passengers, 86 second class und 60 steerage. A large party of 8a- ah pe< I I 8 “ launched. Double Funeral. The funeral services of Mrs. Naomle Burdett, wlfo of t>. C. Burdett, who died Thursdny at noon, and Floyd Thompson, her nephew, who died on Thursday morning, were conducted Friday morping at 0 o'clock. Floyd was the Infant sop of Mr. nnd Mrs. J. H. Thompson, who resided at 3 Leland street. The Interment was at Handy Creek cemetery. Czolgosz Escapes from Jailer. Hharon, Pa.,' June 14.—Mike Csol- goss, a relative of the assassin of Pres. Went McKinley, was arrested In South Sharon yesterday as a suspicious char acter. Last night he escaped from the Jail by smashing two locks from his cell and then battering down a rear door. A- WAITIN' AT THE CHURCH; POLICE ON WRONG TRAIL There was I, a-waltln' at the church.” That’* what Rev. Dr. E. C. CTonk of the English Lutheran church was doing last Sunday. He waited until post the time for his sermon to begin, then de livered It to hie congregation without bit Invited gueste. These guests who didn't arrive were members of the Atlanta police force, who had been Invited to hear a memo rial sermon on the occasion of the ded ication of the stained glass window In the church In memory of late Police man Ilane Drasbach, who was murder ed while In the performance of hie duty. Tjils window was made posstbls by ' ' ' Ian contributions of the Atlanta pol re, und after it was Installed, Alee the force, Cronk Invited the force to attend tho dedicatory exercises. A large nnmbcr of policemen started for the church on Sunday morning and then remembered that they didn't know exactly whore U le. One. wiser than the rest, volunteered to lead the way end he led the marching bluecoats to the Herman Lutheran church In For syth street Instead of the English Lu theran church In Trinity avenue. At the tlmo they arrived the pastor was delivering the sermon, nnd tg> Light Underwear SUIT Ventilated American Silk, pink, blue . . . $4.00 Ventilated Mercerized Lisle 3.00 Imported Swiss Lisle, very light, white . . 2.00 Ribbed Lisle, form fitting, ecru-white . . . 1.50 Balbriggan, real Egyptian 1.00 Athletic Style $3.00 1.50 E. & W. “Barney McGlynn,” all linen . . Ribbed Lisle, sweater style, ecru-white . . Nainsook, sleeveless or half sleeve 1.00 Pongee, knee drawers only, pair .... 1.00 Scriven, knee drawers only, elastic seam ... 50 ' looked somewhat startled as the bunch of bluecoats descended upon his con gregation. He kept on preaching, how ever, and then the copa discovered ho was talking In German. H0TEL8 AND RE80RT8. HOTELS AND RE80RT8. SUE SMS AGAIN Many Jurors Say They Would Have Given Her the Verdict. New York, June 14.—Mrs. Lucy May Randolph, or Lucy May Ryley, as she •ays Is her real name, whose suit against W. E. D. Stokes, was thrown out of court by Justice Jnycox, at Flushing, says that for her son's sake she will appeal from this decision, and If It be not reversed, she will Imme diately Institute another ault against Mr. Stokes to recover the amount she has actually spent for the child's sup port. A number of the Jurors openly boast, ed after the trial that If It had been left to them to give the verdict. Mrs. Kan dolph would have obtained every cent she demanded In her complaint. SAVES MAN’S LIFE Special to The Georgina Dallas, Texas, June 14.—By the breaking of a scaffold, Elmer Dahl- maa a white man, and John Lewis, a negro, were precipitated SO feet today at the building of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Company, a branch house of the Atlanta Arm. The negro fell across the cross beam of the elevator and was Instantly killed. The white man fell on top of the negro, which saved hie life. He Is only suffering with a broken arm and severe bruises. TAFT SAVS ARMY MUCH TOO SMALL Minneapolis, Minn., June 14.—A note of warning to the country because of the Inadequacy of the land forces of the United States was sounded here by Secretary of War Taft In a speech be fore the Minneapolis Club. The secretary said that while the present army was capable, the fact that there were only M.OOO men actually under arm* showed Its weakness at a glance. As compared with the navy, he said. It Is deplorably weak. Re ex plained that he didn't want to minimize the Importance of the navy, but the country's real strength lay In Its land force. He called attention to the fact that the fortifications on either coast were only half manned and that one of the greatest needs of the army. In addition to more men, was in a large addition to Us officers, Why CHICK SPRINGS? Why go there in preference to some other xesort? The answer is very simple, “Chicks is the best.” It is so conveniently and delightfully situated. It is a new, modern and handsome building un der a good management at an old and ever popular resort. Then there are so many pleasant ways of spend ing the time while there. There are good amuse ments, and splendid music by a good orchestra. A stay at Chicks will “do you good”—you can rest there or you can play—then .you will gain health by drinking Chick Springs Water. Hotel is now open. Chick Springs Co., Chick Springs, S. C. HOTELS AND RESORTS, 10 LOOK OVER BOOKS Harrisburg, Pa, June 14.—A ssnsa- tlan has been caused by the discovery that former State Treasurer William Mathues, of Delaware county, who fig ures In the new capital scandal, was detected looking over the books of the treasury department about 11 o’clock Wednesday night with one of the clerks of that department and a political lieu tenant of Mathues* from one of the other departments. The discovery was made by Patrick McGrann, another clerk. He said that he heard John E. Bcott, a clerk In the auditor’s department, say to George P. Young, a clerk In the treasury depart ment, who was originally appointed by Mathues, that he “should be around, for we are going to pull oft a Job.” Scott was a clerk In the treasury under Mathues. McGrann communicated what he had heard to fellow clerks In the treasury and they determined to watch the de-‘ partment. Mathues said he was mere ly looking over his old accounts. GUNBOAT SAILS FOR PORT AJUTLA Washington, June 14.—It la believed the gunboat Yorktown, which sailed HOTEL WOODWARD, Broadway and Fifty-Fifth Street. NEW YORK CITY. A high class transient and residential hotel, catering only to a refined and exclusive clientele. T. D. ORBEN, Manager. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS GREENBRIER west Virginia (Tho “OLD WHITE” Sulphur.) Now open. Famous for Ita sulphur baths. Modern Improvements, with prlrsto baths. Permanent orchestra. Terms. $15 to $25 week, $50 to $90 per month. for illustrated booklet Address, GEO. A. MIL* “ * “ Greenbrier White i CITY TAX NOTICE, Books are now open for the payment of 2d. in stallment of city tax. E. T. PAYNE, City Tax Collector. from La Union for Acatjutla, the Sal vadoran town on the Paclfls coast, which was the scene of capture by what are reported to be Nicaraguan and Salva doran revolutionists, has already ar rived at her destination.