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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
YtltJUBPAY, JULX «, tVTr.
3
111 DEBATE
Vardaman and Wil
liams Meet in Battle
on Stump.
GREAT PARADE
before speaking
Candidates Driven Through
Streets at Head of the
Great Procession.
fl,fetal to The Georgian.
Meridian. Miss., July 4.—The largest
crowd that ever assembled In Meridian
to attend a political rally gathered here
today to hear the Joint debate between
Governor James K.' Vardaman and
Congressman John Sharp Williams,
opposing candidates for election to the
United States senate. It is conserva
tively estimated that there are at least
twenty-five thousand visitors In the
city, coming from a territory within
radius of fifty miles around. All busi
ness houses aye closed.
Since the opening of the campaign
for United States senator, in this state
more than six months ago, the friends
« Mr. Williams have expressed a great
anxiety that the two aspirants should
meet in joint debate, but until recently
were unable to arrange a date suitable
to both candidates. Th‘e friends of Mr.
Williams twitted the governor with
being afraid to meet his opponent, but
the chief executive heeded not their
taunts until the supreme opportunity
presented itself.
Debate Arranged.
The Meridian Board of Trade
bi ought matters to a head. J. O. Low.
cry. a local labor lender, Inaugurated
a movement In March for a general
celebration here on July 4, and the
board seized the opportunity to Invite
the senatorial candidates to Jointly
present and discuss their claims before
the people then, and both accepted.
The terms of the debate were ar
ranged by a committee from the Board
cf Trade, on which each candidate had
an equal number of supporters to that
of hit opponent to care for his Interests,
and other details were as carefully
looked after. A platform to accommo
date the speakers, candidates for other
offices present, local politicians of noto
and other prominent persons In at
tendance on the occasion was erected
lust week In a grove Just south of the
city. Seats about the stand were re
served for fifty newspaper reporters
on requests from various papers
throughout the state and country more
than a week ago and the correspond
ents here alone number a small army.
Committee Meets Speakers.
A reception committee composed of
the following prominent citizens met
Governor Vardaman at the train Wed
nesday afternoon when he came over
from Jackson and escorted him to the
New Southern Hotel, where he spent
the night. The committee was as fol
lows:
Messrs. E. S. Botwlck, A. S. Boze
man. W. E. Baskin, B. J. Carter. T, C.
finer. C. P Dement. E. H. Dial. 8.
Eastland, C. Font. S. H. Floyd, T. G.
Kewell, A. H. George, M. R. Grant. H.
S. Gully, J. A. Gibson, W. F. Gray,
Tom I.yle, A. J. Lyon, J. D. Mclnnls.
E II. McMorrles, O. L. McKay, Joe
Meyer, J. M. McBeath, G. B. Neville,
■I W. Parker, J. E. Reed, H. R. Stone,
t.abe Jacobson, H. M. Street, C.
Svhamber, H. M. Threefoot, B.
White, s. A. Witherspoon, R. E. Wll-
bourn. J. H. Wright, H. Thornton, Al
lan .Mofnnts. The same delegation met
Mr. Williams this morning as he ar
rived In the city and will continue to
cure for tho distinguished visitors dur
ing their stay here, which will not be
knger than tonight.
Two Hours Each.
The speaking this morning began at
1,1 o'clock. Both debaters were al
lowed two hours, of which a half hour
ea< h was devoted to rejoinders.
The candidates were escorted to the
grove where the speaking occurred by
u concourse of people In carriages,
while many walked. The procession
wended Its way through the principal
business thoroughfares headed by a
brass band and reached the place of
''huts only a few minutes before time
for speaking to begin.
President S. A. Neville, of the Board
of Trade, Introduced the speakers,
knowing with what anxiety the eager
throng awaited the fray, his presenta-
11 >n remarks were brief.
Williams Speaks First.
Mr. Williams took two hours In hla
opening address. His remarks were
directed principally In ridicule of Gov
ernor Vardaman's proposed repeal of
the fifteenth amendment. He stated
P 'shlvely that he would not pledge
himself to agitate ■any stsoh movement,
hut that If at any time ho saw It pos-
Hble f or legislation of that character to
Pu-s without material injury to the
fc 'uih he would support It.
Governor Vardaman also consumed
•w ' hours In his opening address. He
fhh'd that he did not propose to repeal
, fifteenth amendment, but reiter
ated his former assertion that'he would
ih T. allow an opportunity to pass.
P'h' 1 he be elected senator, without
.11.. * toward the desired end. He
.'mwed his spotless record in the ca-
lariry of governor and stated that he
, only desired promotion. Each
,oo| c the other to task In his
-Joinder, but at no ,lm ® wan there any
Pitterness Injected Into the debate.
40c box of Vfrley’s candy
f ree with cash want ads to
morrow and Saturday, read
big announcement on page 5
°f this issue for full partic-
lilars.
INSURANCE INDEX ISSUES
FINE ATLANTA NUMBER
Oik* of the .finest special editions of the
Insurance Index of New York ever Issued Is
the June number, which Is deroted entirely
to Atlanta.
It Is called “Atlanta Fire Insurance Num
ber.” The uutuher Is profusely Illustrated
with the photograph* of managers of the
lending tire Insurance agencies of the city,
and also msny clews of the private offices
and main offices of the agencies.
GOODE PRICE QUITS
PUM CAPITOL
Clerk to Secretary of State
to Enter a
Bank.
Goode Price, for the past four years chief
clerk to Moratory of State Phil Cook, has
tendered his resignation to become effective
on next Saturday.
Mr. Price resign.-, to accept the position of
cashier of the First National Bank of Talla-
poosa, and will assume his new duties on
next Monday. Goode Price succeeded his
brother, Itowe Price, as chief clerk In the
secretary of state's office, and has nisde a
very efficient man. He has countless friends
nil over Georgia who will regret that be Is
to lesve the capitol but will wish him suc
cess In his new work.
Mr. Price was married to Miss Ruth
Buukley, of Leeslmi';* on June 26.
The opening pages are devoted to textual
and pictorial history of the Southeastern
Tariff Association, characterised by the In
dex ns “admittedly the heat organised and
most hurmoulous and efficient tariff associa
tion In the entire country." The illustra
tion* are of unusual merit. This number
will prove of the utmost Importance* to the
tire Insurance business of Atlanta, and form
a permanent record of Its wouderful devel
opment and growth.
ANCIENT CONTRACT
Judge Newman’s Order
Keeps State Tax Down
.to Low Mark.
M'LEAN'S RELEASE
London, July 4.—The British govern
ment, in a communication to the Moroc
can government, has. demanded that
prompt steps be taken to ensure the
release of General Sir Harry McLean,
commander, of the sultan's body guard,
who was captured by the* bandit Rnlsull
and Is held a prisoner pending the
granting of the robber's release.
WILL OF FRANK l RYAN
DISPOSES OF $10,000
Proof of ttie will of the late Frank T.
Ryan was received In common form by Or
dinary Wilkinson Thursday morning. The
will disposes of nn estate valued at $15,000
and the children of Sir. Ryan, Miss Annie
Louise, Paul and Frank T. Ryan. Jr., are
the beneflclarlea. The Truat Company of
Georgia Is made executor.
DESCENDANTS OF SIGNERS
OF DECLARATION MEET.
Jamestown Exposition, July 4.—In
dependence Day Is being celebrated at
the exposition by elaborate patriotic
ceremonies, In which descendants of the
signers of the Declaration of Independ
ence form the principal figure. It Is the
first gathering of this body of distin
guished citizens from every state nnd
territory where ancestors participated
in the making of the great document.
The orators of the day are Governor
Hughes, of New York, and Woodrow
Wilson.
MOSBY’S MEN MEET
TO CELEBRATE FOURTH.
Herndon. Va., July 4.—The ex-Con-
federates of Washington, headed by
Major John Callahan, with Colonel
Carrington, Coldnel John 8. Moaby and
others, nnd Joined here by veterans of
both armies, are having a royal time as
guests of J. J. Darlington. A fal ox
and several sheep roasted whole are the
chief objects of attack. Sam Under
wood and many others of Colonel Mos-
by’s command are giving him a contin
uous reception on the very scene of one
of their most dashing exploits.
BANK OF SHAOYDALE
HAS BEEN ORGANIZED,
An old contract, very good for the Geor
gia Hnllruy and Banking Company, but
somewhat frpyed nt the edges for tha
state, will perpetually prevent the state
from collecting lu taxes from the road
more than oue-hirlf of 1 per cent of the
net earnings.
This comes as the result* of a decision
by Judge Newman, nnd an order signed by
him Wednesday afternoon perpetually en
joining . the state from collecting more
taxes, either state, county or municipal
than the one-half of 1 per cent mentioned
In the road's charter.
This lltlgntlou began several years ago
ami resulted from the franchise tax act
of 1902. The charter of the Georgia road,
granted by the legislature In 1833. specUlM
that the road was to ‘ *“
turn for Its right to .. _ ___
taxes, the per cent of the net earning*
mentioned.
lu his order. Judge Newman says that the
charter granted the road by the state Is a
valid contract, nnd that the property In
cluded In It Includes the main line of road
from Augusta to Atlanta, nnd two branch
lines aggregating 68 miles, all appurten
ances, rolling stock mid franchises, without
reference to the vnluotlon of the prope~*~
whleh It Is admitted exceeds by $4,000
the nominal value of the capital stock.
All property of the road not Included
Morocco Sent Communica-
III the* Hat mentioned by Judge Newman
tion Asking That Prompt ,0 ,be * eueni1 * over, " DS
Steps Be Taken.
IN TENNIHOURNEY
East Lake Courts Scene of
Many Games on
Fourth.
The following were the results In the
It nnls tournament at East Lake Thurs
day morning and early afternoon:
Doubles—Day and Cox defeated
Smith and Leonard, 6-3, 6-4.
Norton and Cornelius defeated Fow-
yer and Ramspeck, 6-3, 6-2.
Norton and Cornelius defeated Day
r.nd Cox, 6-2, 6-1.
Scott and Williams defeated Stearns
and Kingman, 6-3, 7-9, 6-1.
Scott and Williams defeated Kenne
dy and McKemle, 6-3, 4-6, 9-7.
Rodgers Brothers defeated Little and
Bates, 4-G. 6-4, 6-4.
Singles—Little defeated Williams,
7-5, 10-8.
Grlma defeated Leonard, 6-3, 3-6,
7-5.
B. M. Grant defeated Cox, 6-1, 6-3,
Mixed Doubles—Miss Logan and B.
Logan defeated Miss Westmoreland
and Thornton, by default.
Ladles' Singles—Miss Stores defeat
ed Mis. Evan., 6-3, 6-3.
Consolation—C. Smith defeated Van
Gilder, 4-6, 6-3. 6-4.
Haas defeated Meek, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
Ramspeck defeated Colquitt, 6-2, 7-5.
Tyson defeated Alfrelnd by default.
Adair defeated Farley, 6-1, 6-#.
Special to The Georgian.
Covington, tin., July 4,-Tfe Hank of
Shndydslc fins been oritnulzed with n capital
stoek of $25,000, with o l-onrd of directors
consisting Of the following well known busi
ness men nnd planters: c. 8. Thompson,
O. O. Hunks. Jake Thompson, \\. J Kotlov,
W. fe. Haynes, It. I,. Ilnlloy nnd ". J,
Tucker. .\t a meeting ot the board of di
rectors r. S. Thompson, of Covington, was
elected president with O. O. Banks, of
Fhadydale, ss vice-president. The uew batik
will begin business on Septutitber I.
Government Check for $30,000.
State Treasurer Park received Thursday
a Flitted States warrant for $30,rt0f», which I*
the annual apportionment to the I’nlverslty
of Georgia from the agricultural fund. I hi*
nnyinent represents the amount for 1907.
Treasurer Park will send tho check to the
treasurer of the university.
Inaugural Expense* $900.
After paying ell bills Incurred In the In
augural of Governor Smith last Saturday,
the Fulton County Hoke Smith Club Hilda
that the expenses were not onlt* $Wft, A
considerable amount Is left., which will be
tirnrnred to the *ub*erllH*r* to the fund.
K\ponses Incurred In the Inaugural Included
carnage hire, stand on the capitol grounds,
dinner for Richmond Hussars and other In
cidentals.
RAIN in savannah
STOPS CELEBRATION.
Kpecinl to The Georgian.
Savannah, G:s- July 4.—A .teady
downpour of rain u.hered In the Fourth
In Savannah and It look, like the pro
gram of the day At the varlmi. resorts
will go to naught. The ba.eball game
between Macon and Savannah was not
played thl. morning. If It clear, off
this evening the club, may get togeth-
er. At the re«ort. thl. evening there
are scheduled motor boat race., .ailing
race., athletic event., rotulc, vaud.vllle
*-d firework*.
JUMPED FROM TRAIN
AND IS KILLED
Denver. Col., July 4.—Frank Sehmel-
zc8, of Silverton.-Col., who a few day*
was electc< 1 n member of the ex
ecutive bo'r.d of the Western Federa
tion of Miners, was klRed by Jumping
lrom a moving train last night. He
was on his way to testify In the Hay
wood trial at Boise,. Idaho, and dis
covering that he was or. the wrong
train, Jumped to the roadbed.
Athby Bound Over.
Salisbury, N. C.. July 4.-— Edward
Ashby, the slayer of Daniel Overcash,
at China Grove, June 16, after a pre
liminary hearing before Justice H. J.
Overman, wa* bound over to the next
term of Rowan superior court without
bond.
ALPHARETTA.
Mies Ruth Hhlrley spent part of last week
with relative* In Roswell.
Professor ami Mrs. C. A. Bulso are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Hhlrley.
Miss Annie Otwell visited lu Roswell
Inst week.
Mr. nnd Mrs. J.'It. Morton and son, Mr.
!.oyd. after spending a few - weeks with
relative*, return**! to Atlanta Monday.
Miss Grndye ftrooke speut Wednesday
nnd Thursday In Atlanta.
HARAL80N.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Harper were with
rlends here Hundny afternoon.
Misses Kuby Ilodnett and Cbarllne Bas
er, ft Benota. are with their coualna,
llsses Myrl and Mabel Hodnett, this week.
Wilbur Rawls Is at home for a few
day*' vacation from the Kouthern Hcbool of
Photograpny at McMinnville, Tenn.
Miss Linda Bibb Is visiting her brothers
at Mr*, imvld T. Pope'*.
Mr. nnd Mrs. C. W. Robinson spent Bun-
»y nt Rocky Mount.
Mr. and Mr*. A. II. Hnw’ls and children
spent Sunday In Hettoln with Mr. nnd Mr*.
Miss Mart** Kctor, after a very pleasant
stay with relatives, left Tuesday for Lu
therville.
Mr. nnd Mrs. W. J. Herndon speut Mon-
lay lu Newtmn.
Hr. Toiler, of North Carolina, will flu
the pulpit nt the Lutheran church Satur
day and Sunday.
MIm*c» t’lyde and Ruth Almon. after a
very pleasant, visit to the Misses Foster,
a Yieit to Zebulou.
Universalist Pastor and His
Wife Leave For
t Boston.
Rev. Dr. Edward Dean Ellenwood,
pastor of the Unlveraallat church, left
Thursday with Mrs. Ellenwood for an
exfenslve iummer trip, which will keep
them away from Atlanta until Septem
ber 1. They will take a steamer at Sa
vannah and go to New York and from
there Journey up the sound-to Boston.
From Boston, Niagara Falls and
other points of Interest will be visited,
and then Dr. and Mr., Ellenwood will
go to Chicago, where they will be the
guest, of Mr.. Ellenwood'. father, E.
N. Ashcraft, a prominent attorney of
that ctjy.
While In Chicago Dr. Ellenwood will
attend lecture, at the University of
Chicago on comparative religion, and
make a thorough study of the belief,
held by people over the world.
friendsIefend
THREE J1DIDATES
Though Opposed by Dr.
Broughton, They Stand
on Record.
A stir In political circles ha. been
caused by the statement by Dr. Len
G. Broughton at the prohibition rally
Tuesday night that all the member, of
council who voted for Alderman Beu-
tell's resolution In favor of local option
as opposed to a state prohibition law
aid who are now candidates, would
have opposition.
The three men who would be affect
ed are, Councilman E. E. Pomeroy, of
the Fourth ward; Councilman W. A.
Hancock, of the Seventh ward, and
Councilman Charles M. Roberts, of the
Eighth ward, all of whom are candi
dates for aldermen from their respect
ive wards.
It so happens that Ml three were
members of the spefinl 'committee
which cut out all the dives following
the riot lost year and all three sup
ported tho ordinance placing further
restrictions and high licenses on the
whisky traffic.
As a consequence, the friends of the
three councilman are protesting
against the placing of the three men
In the attitude of being lined up with
the “whisky crowd," when as a matter
of fact, It Is urged that they have done
as much as any members of council to
put the whisky traffic on a more re-
sfiectable basis.
“The fact Is.” stated a member of
council to a representative ot The
Georgian, “Councilmen Pomeroy, Han
cock and Roberts' will draw as great
a proportion of support, If opposed,
from the prohibitionists as from tho
opposing side. ,
"I can not bring myself to believe
that, after their service In regulating
the whisky traffic and cutting out the
dives last year, they will be opposed by
a prohibition candidate because they
prefer local option to state" prohibition.
”1 don't know of anybody flint can
It at them. I know I would hate to
have to tackle the Job."
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PREDICTS WAR
WITH JAPANESE
Great Woman Philanthro
pist to Deliver Address
at Grand.
Miss Jam* A*Mnms, of Hull House, Chi
cago, consider***! one of the greatest wom
en philanthropists of the country, will de
liver an address In Atlanta next November.
Bln* will speak In the Grand opera bouse
mi Charily Hunday—the fourth Sunday lu
November—when the 1907 mas* meetlug for
tho cause of Atlanta charity will l*e held.
For several yeara past this Hunday has
been n great eventTu Atlauta history, nnd
on each occasion the Graud has been filled
to Its enpnclt.v. Last year Rev. Dr. II. 8.
Bradley ami others spoke, and the year be
fore the lute Rev. Ham 1’. Jones and
Charles F. Weller, of Washington, made
addresses.
Secretary Lognu. of the Associated Char
Itlea, Is Just In receipt of a letter from Miss
Addnm*. consenting to be present nt the
mass meeting this year, aud consenting, too,
to make nn address.
This announcement will be received with
pleasure among the thousands of Atlan
tans who know Miss Addmus by reputa
tion nml who have rend her hook*. Blie
rorker of
speaker nnd
t-ork,
11" II. IHH IS lillUOlIH IIW
nut bores*. Her latest
Ideals of Pence." was the
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GOVERNOR ENJOYS
A HIM HOLIDAY
State Road Terminals Dis
cussed by Executive
Thursday.
After n busy forenoon Governor Smith
closed his office at noon Thursday nml took
a half-holiday—the llrat let-up sluce be
Inaugurated last Saturday.
Thursday morning Governor Smith he
long conference with Attorney-General
relative to the question of allowing tho city
of Chnttnnnoim to extend Broad street
through the Western amt Atlantic terminal
properties In that city.
Tha original survey of tin* Western nml
Atlantic and other Important document*
.were consulted. A committee Is expected
from Chatttnnoogn shortly to consult with
Governor Smith relative to this proposition,
and he desired to bo fully posted before the
committee's arrival.
Practically all the office* (n the capitol
were closed nt noon Thursday, nml offh ’ '
nnd clerks enjoyed a half-holiday.
topic for dlscusslou all over tiie civilized
world.
Miss Addntns has done and Is still do
ing a wonderful work .u Chicago In set
tlement work, nml It was through the aid
of the money she made that Hull House
became a reality.
RURAL ROUTE MEN
HOLD CONVENTION
Continued From Page One.
^battle, Wash., July 4.—Rear Admi
ral W. J. Thompson, U. 8. N„ retired,
who has arrived In Yokohama, Japan,
for a short stny, predicts a war with
Japan within five years.
Admiral Thompson says hat war Is
Inevitable, but he does not tvlleve that
Great Britain will assist her ally In
such a struggle.
DAUGHTER FINDS
BROKER’S BODY
carriers," said Uongrossninu Griggs, "end
that I* what you ought to be for, too."
"We are for Griggs!" came from a voice
In tho audience.
"Well, then. Griggs Is for you, whether
you are n carrier or uot," replied the cou-
gressmnn.
"Sixty years ngo the mall In the United
States wns delivered jon nil old sore-backed
horse, but today we have It going every
•lay Into tin* greater part of the rural sec
tion* of C *
\\u will tin
trict twice
"I voted Mum* time ago to lucre*ae the
salary ot congressmen, nml I thought til* 1
mini who had nerve enough to vote to raise
Ills own salary ought to have nerve enough
to vote for mi increase In salary for tin
rural carriers,| nml I voted for both.
"You art* one of tho most Indispensable
boilles of men In the Unite*! States. You
carry knowledge to thousands of people
every day. Yon curry good new* and l*u!
news, messages of love nnd messages of
sorrow. You are needed by the people lu
‘the rural sections, nnd your services are lu-
dispensable. Ami let me give you a word
of advice: Continue to make yourselves In
dispensable; make yourselves agreeable;
make friend* of the people along your
route, mid you will make friends of your
representatives In congress."
I Miring the course of his *p
man Griggs was frequently cheered and In
terrupted by crle.i of "Hurrah for Griggs!
President Paul Lindsey, of the National
Association of Rural Letter Carriers, follow
ed Congresumn Griggs lu a very Interestlug
address.
"The letter carriers are among the most
honorable set of men In the world, nnd the
poorest paid body of men ever worked by
the United Mates," he said. "In Georgia
we have had three members charged with
dishonesty, nnd no convictions. In Ala
bn mu we have bad one charge of dishonesty
nml no convictions.
"The two l»est friend* we have today are
Senator Clay nnd Congressinnu Griggs,
whom we are glad to have with ns today.
They have worked Indefatlgably In our be
half. and we ore greatly Indebted to them
for what they have accomplished. These
are two men whom we greatly U
another Is Postmaster Blodgett, of
and Hon. Clark llowell, who are among
our best friends."
President Ltndse, - -
discharge their duty faithfully and make
their work stand as nn argument for Iteelf.
lie urged them to work for the association
ami use their Influence lu securing uddl
tloual member*.
President Llmlsey thunked the carrier*
for assisting him flunm lnlly In the payment
of Ills expense* lu looking nfter the Inter
ests <>f the national association of carriers.
HOLD LONG CONVENTIONS.
In closing lie sdvlscd the carriers to stop
meeting on holiday* am! to take two or
three days In which to transact their busl-
U Tlon. Clark Howell, followed President
Lindsey with nn address. lie congratulate*!
the carriers u|M>n the growth of their asso
ciation. nml declared that they are the
greatest Instrumentality In the state In the
development of the state.
Following Mr. Howell s speech Flrat Vice-
President George Deflrosse, In a very happy
speech, presented Senator clay and Con
gressman Griggs with handsome watch fobs
nml President Lindsey with a ffold-hcnded
walking cniic, purchased by the carriers as
token of their appreciation of their serv
ices,
Tii-'ir link. Smith .Iilt-rml <h. rnnvratloa
hall nml wns escorted to the speakers'
stand. A few moments Inter lie was Intro
duced to tho carriers aud delivered ou Inter-
si lug address.
"You are one of the greatest factors In
the development of Georgia." said Governor
Smith. "\oii carry education to the people
of the rural district*.
"We want to develop the rural s<’hools.
and the only way we can do It Is to build
mI road* nil over Georgia. You should be
body of meu to tench the people the
great necessity of good roads.”
NEGRO KILLS WIFE
AND HIS BROTHER
Wilson, N. C., July 4.—Rexford Dow,
a negro living near here, today shot
and killed his young wife, to whom
he had been married only a short time,
nnd his brother, who he alleged had
been paying attention to his wife.
Dow surrendered. He makes no de
nial of the double killing.
COUNTY LINE FIGHT
INVOLVES BIG TRIAL
A county lino fight which is said to In
volve flio Jurisdiction of nn Important mur
der case Is on between Johnson aud Lau
retta counties.
According to the report, this fight Is not
so much for the territory Involve*!, but the
Issues of what court will try a very Im
portant murder trial lu that section, !u
which two prominent meu stand accused of
murder.
Returns of the surveyor will probably be
tiled with the secretary of state shortly,
nnd It Is said that Interest Is so Intense
that whichever county the rejuirt may fa
vor the other, side nt Interest Is likely to
attack It. roiigressninn T. \V. Hardwick,
of the Tenth district. Is counsel for the
defense In the murder rase.
SAVANNAH MINISTERS
PLAN MONSTER RALLY.
Special to The Georgina.
Savannah, Ga., July 4.—Tho minis
ters of Savannah are up In arms after
the passing of resolutions yesterday by
the city council and trades bodies
against state prohibition. At a meet
ing this morning of all the ministers In
the city belonging to the ministerial
association It was decided to hold a
monster mass meeting Sunday or Mon
day to give the prohibition element a
chance to express their sentiments.
Another meeting of the ministers will
be held Sunday to complete flnul ar
rangements for fhe meeting. Rev. W.
N. Ainsworth, of the Wesley Monu
mental church, w'ho Is leading the
movement, says the ministers will put
up a hard fight to put Savannah In the
prohibition side In the approaching
contest.
The Opportune Time
To Begin Saving
Kisrht now is the opportune
time to start that snvinn account
you have been considering.
A new Interest Period is just
bcfiinninj; and deposits received
in our Savings Department before
or on the 5th of the month will
draw interest from' the 1st.
4%
Interest compounded twice a year.
Write for interesting booklet
about Saving and Banking ky
Mail.
Central Bank &
Trust Corporation
Candler Building,
Branch Cor. Mitchell and Forsyth.
DisappointedMan
Tries to Kill Self
Special to The Georgian.
Savannah, Ga., July 4.—James PcKnlb
Rntteree, of Chester, S. C„ Inst night at
tempted to kill himself by cutting his throat,
lie appeared nt the union station, first say
ing that n tall man had cut hfui. He later
said that he had rut himself with a safety
rnxor and threw It away, on account of n
disappointment In love. He I* being hold
nt tlie barracks. It Is thought the man's
mind Is temporarily unbalanced from n re-
cent spell of fever. He threatened to kill
himself some days ngo In the Pulaski Ho
tel.
NO TRACE YET
OF BANK TELLER
New York, July 4.—Chester R. Runyon, de
faulting teller of the Windsor Trust Com
pany, whnst theft of $96,317 from the hauk's
vaults wns chronicled yesterday. Is believed
by the detectives to be ou board of a sailing
vessel l>otind for the South sens.
The officer* learned that Itunyon talked a
great deal .of such a trip lu search of
health, and ns not a trace of him has been
found they think ho arranged with some
ftmlli son skipper, who sailed Saturday,
for passage.
WAR DEPARTMENT
WANTS BETTER CAES
Washington, July 4.—The war de
partment la Irritated become of the
poor accommodation, certain railroads
of the country have been furnishing In
the transportation of troop., nml
threaten to take the matter up with the
Inter.tate commerce commission. It I-
officially charged that the rlft-rarf of
railroad equipment Is supplied for tho
soldiers, despite the fact that the first-
class rate Is paid under contract.
Netr Vork, July 4.—An Hirer*.- tide In
Well street which swept swny his fortune
la believed today to bare le<| to -the *nl
ride of Henry l'. llowell., s prominent rent
estate broker, wtioae body wns found In bla
apartment* by his 6-year-ol,! daughter, ‘i
bottle of chloroform was near by.
MINISTER IS EXONERATED
OF CHARGES MADE.
Hpeelsl to The Georgian.
Loganvllle, tin., July 4.—The com
mittee of the district conference to In
vestigate tho case of Rev. James H.
Hallford, of Hall circuit, reported
through Its chairman. Rev. 8. H. Bras,
well, that there were no grounds for a
trial. Tills exonerates the accused
minister of the charge of not telling
the truth.
Run Fraud.,ii, July
was before Jitdjre I>nmie
swer ‘
daynr gchmlts
eforr Judze Dunne yesterday to un
til* Indictment, chnrxlinr him with
accepting $55.0)0 h a bribe from the (Tutted
rslltrmd. ami $3,775 from the cm coui|aiuy,
the prosecution had fulled to have
40c box of Wiley’s candy
free with cash wants ads to
morrow and Saturday, read
big announcement on page 5
of this issue for full partic
ulars. _ . i
TEMPERANCE REPORT
SENT TO REPRESENTATIVES.
Special to The Georgian.
feiganrllle, Go.,-July 4.—A copy of
the temperance report of the Galnes-
\ tile district conference was ordered
sent to Hon. .W. A. Covington In the
house, and to Hon. \V. B, Hardman
In the senate, and also ordered sent
to the dally papers.
The report Is as follows:
“We rejoice In the victories tlmt have
frowned Ihe persistent advocacy of lo
cal option In Ihe state of Georgia, and
believing that we have reached the
farthest advance along thqt line of
untl-whtskv legislation and accom
plishment. that It Is possible to attain,
lucre fore, we believe that the next ad
vance step In temperance leglslatlpn la
(.late prohibition.
"We., therefore, the Gainesville dis
trict conference" of the North Georgia
t 'onference of the M. E. Church. South,
ti presenting a constituency of 16.00-1
church people, do earnestly urge the
present general nsaenihly of Georgia to
dial t such legislation as will secure Jo
our state at as early a tiny as ls*pnest-
hle. the prohibition of the traffic In
spirit-loss liquors throughout our en
tire borders,
"W. O. Butler, Thontss M. Bell, A. W.
Qutlllnn, K. J. Robevon, R. I-. Cox."
CHARLESTON TEMPLARS
ATTEND ENCAMro.ENT.
Speelnl to The Ororglan.
Charleston, 8. C.. July 4.—Twenty-
live Knights Templars will lesve
Charleston on Friday for Troy. N. Y„
where they go to attend the thirtieth
nnnual grand encampment of tile or-
$er.
Many ■ways to spend tHe day,
Clothes that fit's a “fitting’way.
If you have reached the age of dignity where
firecrackers are prohibited, why, celebrate by get
ting some new clothes. Then your money will be well
invested. It won’t go up in smoke, Well help you
to be patriotic. For instance:
Two-Piece Suits in
fauev weaves
12.60 to 40.00
Alpaca Coats
3.50 to 5.00
Cieilian Coats
8.00 to 11.00
Black Silk Coats
7.50 to 12.50
Grev Mohair Coats
5.00
unliued
Blue
Coats
Serge
5.00 to 8.00
Athletic Underwear
50c to 1.50
Pongee Shirts with soft,
attached collars
1.00 to 3.50
Fancy Half Hose
25c and 50c
Silk Half Hose
1.00 to 3.00
Wash Neckweai
25c to 50c
STRAW HATS $1.50 to $10.00
MUSE' S,
3-5-7 Whitehall Stree