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’men Monday afternoon at the m'eetlhK of the ways and means committee of the lower house of the . .legislature. Among those who appeared In oppo- sltlon to Hie occupation tax were Col onel A. R. Lawton, first vice president of the Central: R. C. Alston, counsel for the Atlantic Coast Line and the Houthern Express Company, and Pres- ident J. W. Oglesby, of the South Georgia and West Coast railroad. On account of the absence of the chairman, the committee adjourned without taking any action on the meas. ure. • After hearing the argument of a i number of prominent railroad men against the bllj of Mr. Candler, of De- Kalh, enlarging the powers of the rail. , road commission, the committee on part*. July 13.—The Figaro -■^^1ate < Monda e ySUon'Tnraji noUncea tho engsgement of Oount Glu again next Friday afternoon at 2:80 Ho Sennl add Mary T., the eldest o’clock. At that time the argument of daughter of James Oaley, first vice -tie railroad representatives against the | president of the United States Steel measure will be continued. corporation. The marriage will take The principal argument against the place In November at Mr. Gayley's 102 DEGREES REGISTERED AT COLUMBU8 MONDAY Special, to The Georgian. . Columbus, GtC, July II.—The record, breaking weather of the summer has prevailed here during the past two days, the thermometer twice register ing 101 degrees. The official maximum record yesterday was 102 decrees. The ramny Physician. Old Dr. Bluer., In the shape of bis Huckloberry Cordial lisa been the family physician of many s home all over this country, where he has cored so maur Imw- cl troubles and children teething. Dysen tery, Diarrhoea aud Flux. Hold by all Drngglsta,.2S and 00c bottle. MISS GAYLEY WILL WED FRENCH COUNT bill Monday afternoon was that the penalties are too severe and that the vrullroad commlerlon Is given entirely loo much power. The bill of Mr, McMIchael, of Ma- ' rlon. providing tnn* solicitors of the superior courts shall receive a salary of 12.850 per year Instead of fees, was favorably reported by the special Ju diciary committee Monday afternoon. The committee oImi favorably rec ommended the bill of the Fulton coun- 1 ty delegation, fixing the salary of the * ticasurer Of this county at $3,000 per i }iar. The general * Judiciary committee Mtmd i> iftf rnoi’fl made a favorable re. port upon the bill of Messrs, Sinter, of Brynn. and Dykes, of Sumter, fixing a pen illy of $60 upon telegraph compa nies for failure tr exercise proper dili gence In the delivery of telegrams. The bill of Mr. Frier, of Ware, pro viding for the establishment of a atato sanitarium for the treatment of con- pumptlves, received a favorable, report from the committee on hygiene and sanitation Monday afternoon. The bill provides that after the passage of the same the governor shall appoint ft board of trustees to select a site for the building, und that as soon as this Is dons the $2S,000 appropriation pro vided for In the bill shall 1 residence In Now York. EDITOR UP8HAW SPEAKS AT BIBLE CONFERENCE. Special to The Georgian. Mansfield, Oa., July 23.—The Bible conference which Is being largely at tended at the Baptist church here wae tufned into an educational and prohi bition rally yesterday afternoon when William I). Upshaw, editor of The Gulden Age, made ti rousing speech on "The Meaning of Education,” and gave It a red-hot temperance turn. The crowd sprang to their feet, calling on the legislature not to postpone the ef fect ef the state prohibition bill until JSnudVy. 1909, or July, 190$, but de claring their wish that the new law be effective ut the earliest possible mo ment. Dr. H. R. Bernard, of Atlanta, de livered two strong sermons. The meet. Ings continue this week. The Oeorqlan was warmly commend ed for Its stand on the temperance question. U. S. BLUE JACKETS READY FOR JAP SAILORS. Brest, July 23.—It Is expected that the Japanese squadron, consisting of Ihe cruisers Chltoeo and Teukuba, will able for building purpose*, probable that the till the house. bill will I nvrill. lno cruisers t.nuose anu isukuds, win oec me a no t arrive here unit) Wednesday, Ihe n. nnsroii hv ,,n >’ ,h * American squadron satis. 11 ' 1 1 Is reported thatethe two squadrons miss NOTICE. I hereby announce myself a' candi date for council from the eighth ward, subject to the democratic primary of August 7, JAMES T. WRIGHT. Shady deal is CHARGED TO J. J. HILL Minneapolis, July 23.—James J, Hill has been asked to account for 310.000,. 000 which he. according lo a complaint, ''Illegally and fraudulently acquired as personal profit out of a transaction by which the Great Northern and (North ern Pacific railways secured control of the Burlington railroad In April. 1301." The complaint was filed by Clerence H. Vsner. of New York. JAMESTOWN BILLS LOOK MIGHTY BIG With bills aggregating more than 17.000 and about $119 In the treasury, (he Georgia Jamestown commission tares rather a eerlous situation, with ho apparent w ay ahead to liquidate. ; For Bulloch Hall about 13,000 wa* raised from the cities. The contract petre for the building was 312,300, with a : bonus of 21.000 to the contractors for hustling. This last amount, how ever, Is said to have been unauthor ised by the commission, and they will probably decline lo pay II. Besides the balance due on the building, Ihe commission has on hand a bill for 1100 for champagne, and an other bill for |(85 for cnrrlages, grow ing out of Georgia Day festivities. Although a considerable part of the 330.000 appropriation 1s still unexpend ed, It Is said that It can not be used for this purpose. It Is probable that the commission will hold a meeting shortly to discuss the situation, and spe If ways can not be devised for meeting this Indebtedness. meeting In order to avoid mishaps. The American blue JgckeU ashore are re ported to have threatened to make things lively for the Japanese eallnra If they meet them. All fetes In honor of the Japanese have been postponed. The Anierlcnn officers had prepared to entertain the Japanese at dinner. VANDERBILT YACHT PAST DUE| IT8 WHEREABOUT8 UNKNOWN. Norfolk, Va." July 23.—Some fear Is expressed tor Ihe safety of Harold H Vanderbilt, brother of William K. Van derbllt. Jr. and.;Consueln, Duchess .of Mar] bo roughs who left New London, Conn., ‘Julv to on big elpop yatch, Tri via, en route from ’ Newport -to the Jamestown Exposition. Captain Crow, ley, of the Trivia, who wan sick when Mr. Vanderbilt left and decided to fol low by nteamer to Hampton Roads, or rived Saturday and haa been unable to get In touch with Mr. Vanderbilt or with anyone who has spoken to his boat. A telegram from Annapolis re ports that the Trivia was there last Thursday. Mr. Vanderbilt was accom panted by three young men. URGE REPRESENTATIVES TO WORK FOR BILL Special to The Georgian. | Flowery Branch, Ga., July 22.—At BVdJ*. church Sunday at 11 o'clock Ihe pastor. Rev. J. I. Hall, paster of HnsjMon circuit, asked the congrega tion If they favored state prohibition. If an, to let It be known by rising. The large congregation all arose, and also asked Hon. H. H. Perry and Hon. H. 11. Stephens and Messrs. Wilson and Nix, of Gwinnett, to cast their votes for state prohibition. The congregation also thanked The Georgian for the stand taken In the fight for prohibition and pledged their patronage In the future. Student Killed In Duel. Halle, Germany, July 33.—In n duel between studente following n quarrel during festivities, Walter Llpsky, one or the participants, was shot and In atamly killed. Rough«Rats UNBEATABLE EXTERMINATOR OF BED-BUGS ANTS® ROACHES 15c., 25c. and 75c. boxes at Dru&ists. E. S. WELLS, Chemist, Jersey City, N. J. LUMBER-LUMBER-LUMBER CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. TAKE NOTICE—It’* worth your while to call on ua before placing your orderg for lumber and general mill work., E. G. WILLINGHAM & SONS, Prompt Delivery—Both Phones—542 Whitehall StrOet. ns many WILLI A M BUTT OF FA NNIN IS YOUNG BUI A HUSTLER On* of the yemngoot member* of the leg- Iftlatnre !• Representative William Butt, ot Fannin count/. Mr. .Bntt la on!/ 96 /ears old. nnd In •rrlng hla flrat term na a member of the lower house of the genernl assembly. At the early age of 20, Mr. Butt graduated from the law department of Emory College t Oxford, and baa been assiduously plying la avocation aa n lawyer since that time mng. Mr. Butt Is the author of several Import ant general bills In the house, among whleh are the follaw^ig: To tlx the qualP flcatloua of members of county iHiiirria of education. To grant titles to certain wild Innds told for taxes prior to January, 1906. To allow transcript of deed to Und in twp counties to be used aa evidence In both, where only started lu one. Masting In Third Ward. Joint discussion of the needs of the Third ward between C. P. Bentley and J. C. Harrison, candidates for council, and a number of their friends will be held In the pavilion at Park avenue Tuesday night. The meeting is by agreement or the rival candi dates, and will draw a large crowd of Third ward voters. Judge Anderson ftoddenberry, one of the most eloquent prohibition ora ton of ' the campaign, spoke to a large and enthuslas* tic audience ut 8t. Paul church tent Mon day night. / The lutereat wag keen through out, and' many new names were added to the rolla of the Anti-Saloon League. In the Fifth ward. Hon. William Flan- tiers tuid Mrs. Mtny Harris Armor were **- * * is gathering of pro hi- __emorluI church Mon day night Both received ovations from thp audience, nnd the membership cards taken op nt- the dose of- the meeting showed tba — -X -—.-a- -- veches. ...Jon meetings will be wnrd clubs Tuesday ,.„rd members will gnth- sr at the Central Baptist church, Forsyth nnd Garnett streets, to hear Judge Ander son Boddenberry, J. A. Harris, of Macon, nnd his sister, Mrs. Mary Harris Armor. In the Second ward, n rally will be b at St. John Methodist church, oa Georgia avenue, at which Senator Knight, Hepre- tentative Shaw and Representative Flan ders nnd Rev. C. C. Jarrell will be the speakers. Judge U. ... -—-- -- the prohibition bill: Representative Neel, F. L. Seely and J. B. Richards will speak I f of sixth ward members.at the ongregntlonal church, on Carnegie way, Tuesday night. . ... . A business meeting of the Seventh Ward Club will bo held at the Red Men’s hall Tuesday night; when a more extensive or- gnnlzntfbn of the forces will be effected. PREACHERS BEING BENEFITED BY GOOD CROP REPORT8. The Hind You Have Always Bongltt, and which has been in use for over 80 years, lias homo tlio signature of and has been made under his per. sonal supervision silica its infancy. Allow no ono to deceive you in this) ■ AU Counterfeits, Imitations and“ Just-ns-good”arc but Experiments that trifle with and endanger tho health of Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA • Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare, goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Jiarootlo substance. Its ngo is its guarantee. It destroys Worms' nnd allays Feverishness. It eurcs Diarrhoea aud Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation nnd FIntuIcncy. It assimilates tho Food, regulates tlio Stomach nnd Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Tho Children’s Pauacea—Tho Mother’s Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of Wilmington, Del., July 22.—Good crop* throughout the Delaware and Maryland peninsula Is having the ef fect of raising the salaries of preach- (rs generally. Several clergymen nave already had their pay Increased, and It is stated that the movement will be come general. THEATERS I HON. WILLIAM BUTT. The Fannin county representa tive Is one of the youngest of the lawmakers. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH PA\S TRIBUTE TO GEORGIAN At ths Central Baptist church, on Sun- best endeavors for Its passage;' day, the following resolutions were offered “Resolved, Second, That we u by Rev. R. L. Motley, the pastor, and were unnnftnously adopted: “Whereas, The Irrlslntnre ot Georgia it making a noble effort to frss our state from the corse of Intoxlcattug liquors, and “Whereas, The Htrdmsn-Covltigton prohi bition bill Is being bitterly npposod by the * it and their sympathisers! — the members tlon, our whisky element nnd their symp “Resolved. First, That we, 1 of Central Baptist eburch anu <, heartily Indorse said bill, and in afdiiuarj i, fjin; Resolved, Third. That we heartily c„m»- mend the unprecedented stand which The Atlanta Georgian has taken In behalf of prohibition, nnd pledgo the paper our ui and material support; “Resolved, Fourth, That we recognise the hand of Almighty God In the movemer* and praise Him for the prospects of speedy release from the terrible ravages of COLLE GE PA RE HA S LEA G UE TO WORK FOR PROHIBITION At n meeting of the citizens of College Psrk, held In the Baptist church at that place Sunday night, the College Park Anti- Saloon League was organised and resolu tions were adopted urging the passage ot the prohibition Mil now pending In tho leg- tslatnre. Bayntrd Willingham was elected presi dent of the league and J. B. Webb was elected seeretnry. The resolutions which were adopted were as follows: “Resolved, That we most earnestly re quest of Fulton county representatives In tlio general assembly to advocate and vote bill. “Resolved, Second, Thnt we favor Jan uary 1, 1908. ns the date on which aatd MU If enacted Into law, shall liecotne effective. “The above resolutions were adopted with unanimity oiul great heurtlncs*. “The Anti-Saloon League of College Park was requested to furnish you with the above resolutions, which we take pleasuro Ilk doing, nnd wish to add thereto our henrty Indorsement. Yours respectfully, “II AYS AUD WILLING If AM, “President. “J. B. WEBB, Secretary.” N. Y. EXCHANGE TO REVISE GRADES New York, July 22.—A propcwltlon to have the revletone of grade* of cotton made flveUlmea a year (intend of twice, aa at present, and to consult the cotton exchangee throughout the South each time, wan circulated by member* of the New York Colton Kxrhange yesterday. This move 1, undertaken with a view of aatlafylng the critic* of the ex change* In the South who have com plained of the manner of revising the grade* of tha Now York Exchange. SOULE ADDRESSES GENERAL ASSEMBLY Taking a, hi* subject "Agricultural Education," Dr. A. M. Soule, president of the Agricultural College at Athens, delivered a highly Interesting addrei to the general assembly of Georgia In the hall of representatives Monday night at 8:38 o'clock. Clearly and forcefully Dr. 8oute dis cussed the Immense value of agricul tural training and showed the Increased earning and productive "Capacity of the skilled laborer over the unskilled. He emphasized Ihe necessity of providing the agricultural school at Athens with at the necessary appara tus to make It meet all the require ments that will be made of It. Dr. Route declared that If all of Georgia's land was cultivated by traln- od fanners und handled to the best advantage there la enough of It to grow the entire cotton crop of the United Slates. Dr. Soule Illustrated his lecture with stereoptlcon slides. Covlngtoif with their families, will meet there on that day for their annual celebration. A barbecue will be served and boat excursions will be one of the enjoyable features. Grand Master J. H. Doiler, of Athene, and other promi nent Odd Fellows will speak. “Jane Eyre" at Grand. A thoroughly pleased audience left the Grand lust night, after the first performance of "Jane Eyre", by the Georg, Fawcett Stock Company, with Miss Wheatley In the title role. With one possible exception, Miss Wheatley has not appeared to better advantage In any other role. The character she portrayed Monday night was a difficult one nnd her dellnentlon delighted those who sweltered thrpugh the five acts. As the play progressed, however, the heat was forgotten. The play comalned other roles al most as difficult a* that of Jano Eyre, Georgo Scnraeder, heretofore appear ing In lees popular roles, portrayed the character of Lord Rochester, a quar relsome yet good-hearted, generous and misunderstood man. Mr. Schraeder took advantage of the possibilities and pleased everyone by hta thorough Inter, pretatlon. Brandon Hurst as Achllte DeLeon, a Frenchman, Introduced himself In a new character, and with Frank Craven, an English butler." gave tho play the needed humor and lifted It from a rut of seriousness. DcWitt Jennings, Miss Conroy and Miss Grace 8herwood alt appeared to advantage and got from their characters alt that could be ex pected. Pastime Theater. Despite the hot weather on Monday, the largest crowds of the season gath ered at'the Pastime Theater, on Peach, tree street, where the new and novel vaudeville program for this week was given for the flrat time. The Musical Stlppa headed the bill and received an ovation which showed how welt they were remembered from their last visit. James Hennessy, the cfevor black-face comedian, cut loose a line of talk that was mlrth-provoklng from start to fin ish. Miss Anna Btelnborn, by special request, sang "Just a Little Rocking Chair and You," with Illustrated slides. Miss Sorgeant In songs and dances concluded the program. Profeesor Haldman, the magician, was not as fin ished in his work as the management demanded, and he will be aupplanted by another act. At 8t Nicholas’ Rink. For daringly devilish, breath-taking, sensatlon-maktng roller skating. A. J. Self, the man who skates on stilts at the rink of the St. Nicholas auditorium The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. TMC CCHTSUS COM.ANV, TT MUSCAT BTSCCT, NSW TOSS CITY, HOTELS AND RESORTS. HOTELS AND RESORTS. WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA. The Resort for Health, Rest and Pleasure. Mountain Climate; better bathing than the Surf; only 75 miles from Atlanta; morning and afternoon trains via Southern Railway. Board $2.00 to $2.50 per day, $12.00 to $14.00 per week. Four or more weeks $10.50 to $12.50 per week. Special family rates. CHARLES L. DAVIS, Proprietor. at Ponce DeLeon park, haa got alt other skaters (hot clean oft the board. Monday night he electrified the spec tators and skaters by the nerve he die. played in caroming around the giant rink on a pair of stilts, to which there were attached a pair of ball-bearing roller skates. Hla feet were three feet from the floor, and even with this dta- A higft c i ags transient and residential tance to overcome In the matter of ‘ equilibrium, he did so with that ease and grace which characterises only perfect skaters. This act wilt be shown In the rink each evening at 9:30 o'clock and on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of this week Immediately after the Casino matinees. t There are three skating aesalons dally, with inualc at each. At the Casino. A new vaudeville bill was turned on at the Casino Monday night, and there was some Improvement over the' bill of last week. The decided hit ot the, evening was the work of Steele and Edwards, the muslaal team. Both were good on Imi tations, one Is a splendid black-face comedian, and both rendered some musical selection* which were thor- ily enjoyed. lick and Chlckleta, wlaards of the wheel, ran the musical pair a close race for flrat honors. Miss Gertrude Flake, the lyric soprano, has a sweet voice and ehe contributed her ehare to making the program an entertaining one. Frank Rae and Guatle Brosche, In a comedy skit, "A Woman of Few Worde," had an old act wKlch they managed to get through with In the old way. There la no excuse, no reason for Martin Buckley & Company. Four people are In the act. One might have >ut Just aa many people to sleep as hey did and with lese trouble. They might be called "the anaesthetic com edy team.” Matthlessen's orchestra contributed largely to the general enjoyment of tho evening. DR. PORTER, an 0!d Railroad Surgeon, spent several years of study and experi ment in getting up the preparation known as Dh POftfir’S Antiseptic Healing Oil, HOTEL WOODWARD, Broadway and Fifty-Fifth Street. NEW YORK CITY. hotel, catering only to a refined and exclusive clientele. T. D. GREEN, Manager. WHITE SULPHUR SPRIN6S GREENBRIER WEST VIRGINIA |Tbe "OLD WHITE" Sulphur., to I2S week, $50 to (9) per month. 'V rlu for Illustrated booklet. Address, GEO. A. MILLS, Jr- Manager. Greenbrier White Sulphur sprints. W. Vs SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE, * Macon, Georgia. Flr.t Matriculation Day, September 16th. Catalogues Free. DuPont Guerry, President. WEEK END EXCURSIONS VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY ATLANTA Indian Spring.... 62.w Warm Hprlnga Ltthla Spring* Amtell fa Galm>tfvllle V.'' Mount Airy 2 -t' Norcrowi A' I D*more«t 2.60 1 ClnrkoHYlllo 2 Tallulah Falla Jfa Powder Springs „■« Tnlliipooaa ^ Dfllton ’ ? Lookout Mountain, Teun.. 4.10 Asheville. N. C 7.06 * Lnkp Toxsway, S. C ^ Hendersonville, N. C ' Tlekvt. Will Be gold For All Tralus. SATURDAY and SUNDAY MORNING TRAINS. j*. • ~ • Good returning, leaving ilr.tlnntl 'n not wjhich is coming ; fo destination. ^ into universal use Ticket Office, New Terminal Station. as me most conve- pnon. 4m . nient and efficient Atlanta, ga. ft Odd Fellows (o Meat. flprrfai to The Gfirxltln. Covington, Ua.. July 23.—Alcuvey Bridge, on the Georgia railroad, five miles east of this city, will be the scene on August 8 of a large gath of Odd Fellows. Members of Ihe 1, at Jersey, Manefield, Social Circle application obtain-1 able for wounds, Tf’fTil burns, sores and skin | r f ( H diseases, whether slight or serious. It is a scientific combina* j 1 11B tion of medicinal qualities which relieves 'pain, antiseptically cleanses and rapidly heals all injured or diseased parts. It E2 has become a sort of “HOUSSilOlli Sllf£80ili^ All druggists sell it. 25c teeth 38- K»t.5W. st " cndWHISKeV P*BtT» cured « bo^'e^S out polo. Bookof|g g MeaCs sent JFBf'g MOM H M. WOOLU.'