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'I’M M ATLANTA GEORGIAN AJSi> NElVci.
1\A*X 21* LrJl#
A FEW REASONS WHY A GEORGIA
BOY ATTENDS HIS STATE
UNIVERSITY
l. BECAUSE It Is one of the beet
equipped educational Institution! In the
Bcutli Atlantic states. The splendid
library, with Its 40,000 volumes; the
special buildings and laboratories, de
voted to physics, to chemistry, to bi
ology, to agriculture, to engineering, to
literary studies, are his for the seek
lr.g.
I. BECAUSE It Is one of the cheap
est Institutions In the South. He gets
so much for the money expended. For
fees amounting to 110 to 120 he has
the use of a plant valued at $1,000,000,
and the Instruction of a large faculty
of specialists. The three large dormi
tories and dining hall bring living ex
penses down to $90 for the college year.
HE CAN GET BOARD, FUEL,
LIGHTS, ROOM, BOOKS. FEES. AND
LAUNDRY FOR $110 ON THE CAM<-
PUS; In private homes for from 1200
to $200. It gives equality of opportu
nity to rich and poor.
3. BECAUSE of the great number of
courses open to him for special study,
classical, scientific, technical and pro
fessional. These enable him to form
friendships while In college with lead
ers In all the great Industries and pro
fessions, In all parts of the state, while
pursuing his own chosen studies to
greater advantage.
4. BECAUSE Of the many positions
open toits graduates In civil and elec
trical engineering, architecture, In ag
riculture and In the professions. It
Increases his earning capacity. Dr. W.
T. Harris, commissioner of education,
says: “I would estimate the average
salary or lncomo of the Illiterate at
$150 to $200. Of one having taken a
partial elementary course at $200; the
eight-year elementary course at $600;
the high school graduate at $1,000; the
college graduate at $1,600."
6. BECAUSE ours Is the oldest state
Collage In America, having 2,500 living
, representative* and an many who are
.'among Its illustrious dead. It Is a high
i privilege for a Georgia boy to b* grad
uated from this mother of state uni-
> versifies and enroll hi* name among Ita
Jllustrlous alumni—men who have made
.glorious Georgia and the South.
THESE BECOME HIS FRIENDS AND
' HELPERS IN H» STRUGGLES TO
| SUCCEED. He wants to be fitted for
companionship with the wisest And
Ibost, to Join that democracy of learn
ing that knows neither state lines nor
ocearf boundaries, but everywhere seeks
the good of man and the glory of God.
The college man Is the man of the
century. All paths open to him and nil
look to him for leadership and guid
ance.
0. BECAUSE It Is a growing and
prosperous Institution, thus being able
to command the best talent It has a
national reputation, and Its diploma
does not have, to be defended, but adds
strength to the possessor. It gives dell,
nlte position and standing, like connec
tion with a strong firm.
7. BECAUSE It stands for liberal
culture, freedom of thought, thorough
ness of scholarship, and soundness of
character. It stands for what Is best
In Georgia and our national life;
whether social, political, or religious.
8. BECAUSE of the opportunity for
wholesome physical development In
atliletlo contests and military drills;
thus developing sound bodies, power
of Initiative, ability to command and
obey, self-reliance and courage.
9. BECAUSE of the social advan
tages derived from life In a university,
town. The large number of addresses
delivered by eminent speakers from
all parts of the United States, the as
sociation with so large a number of
scholarly men, the refining Influences
of the people of Athens, justly famed
for their morals and culture, the dally
contact with young men from city and
town and country, from all ranks and
conditions, but young Georgians—alt
these are worth much to a young man.
They polish and refine; thoy broaden
and vitalize.
10. BECAUSE of the opportunities
for resesreh. for debates at home and
with the leading Southern colleges, for
literary work on the several university
publications and In the literary socie
ties and clubs.
11. BECAUSE It Is a permanent In-
stlutloq. As long as Gtorgla exists,
so long will her Unlverelty train her
eons. As Georgia prospers and devel
ops, so will the University continue In
the first rank among our Institutions.
He thus connects himself with that
which Is permanent In education and
enduring In scholarship. The great-
grandsons of men who graduated a
hundred years ago attended the cen
tennial commencement, and the de
scendants of these a hundred years to
come may do the same. Georgia needs
the best service the young man can
give. Her mines are to be developed,
her water powers ore to be utilized,
her farms are to be Improved, her
manufactories are to be increased, her
schools are to be taught, her laws are
to be administered, her place must be
filled In national affairs, her churches
are to be supported, and her homes are
gladdened. But two-tenths of 1
to bo
per ce
college course. Georgia calls upon
sons to prepare for leadership. Her
university was built for them and
stands ready to help them. If ho will
go to college to get what he can of Its
scholarship. Its culture, Its training, Its
friendships to use In loving service, he
enn not make a better use of three or
four years of his life nor a better In
vestment of a few hundred dollars.
LaGrange Female College
Instituted 1833. Chartered 1846.
It has been under its present management 22 years. Its curriculum has been improved
and raised untilit is now recognized by the Board of Education of the Methodist Church South
as one of her seven colleges for women.
Its entrance requirements are the Same as those of Emory, Mercer and State University.
Its motto is “Judge us by our work.” Within the past 20 years, with but little outside
help, the college has added $40,000 to its material improvements—graduated 500 young
ladies—turned out more teachers and missionaries in proportion to patronage than any
college in the state. ..
Rpre advantages in Music, Art, Elocution, Health, Economy of Dress, Christian Influ
ences. No honor medals or prizes given. No clubs, sororieties or secret societies allowed.
Eighteen musicals and six literary society public debates during session. Catalogue will
show a dozen other unique advantages. Apply soon. Room limited.
LaGrange, Ga., July 22,1907.
RUFUS W. SMITH, President.
NEW PISTOL LAW
UP TO SENATE
Senator Williford hat drafted a bill
for Introduction which will make It
Illegal for any person to even have In
hie possession a deadly weapon at any
court, place of worship or public re
sort. •
'Under thoffprmer act It simply pro
hibited tbs use of deadly weapone at
such places. The author of the bill be
lieves It will go far to eliminate the car.
ry.'ng of pistols or deadly knives.
The Head of the House
It is to you, dear madam, that we wish to say a few
words. We don’t have to tell you the great trouble it is
to get the services of a good servant or a washerwoman
in this the 20th century. You know the whole story—so
we are showing here this morning a few appliances that
will possibly be a key to the situation.
The Majestic Washer
This is the most extensively advertised Washing
Machine in America, and thoy are guaranteed all over
by the manufacturers, and we also put our guarantee
on them. A child can do the home washing when the
washerwoman fails to show up. The price is only $7.50.
Would like to show you one of them.
Ironing Boards
We have a large assortment to
select from; made of the best sea
soned timber, and the price runs
from 75c to $1.25.
Clothe8 Wringers
Several makes we have in the
Wringer line. This is the Bicycle
and the Keystone that we guaran
tee absolutely. The line we carry
runs from $2.50 to $5.00 each.
A HOT
/ROM
A COLD
HANDLE
Cold-Handle irons
A household is incomplete without a set
of these Irons; they are so extremely useful
for so many different uses. The set con
sists of three different sized irons and one
handle, and the'price is only $2.00
4 Little Miscellaneous
Cedar Tubs, 90c to $1.75; Zinc Tubs, 60c to $1.00; Curtain Stretchers, $1.50
to $2.50, according to size; Charcoal Irons, $1.25 each, very fine and eco
nomical; Charcoal Furnaces, 60c to $1,50; Sad Irons, 5c per pound; Wash
boards, 10c to 50c; Clothes Pins, £ l-2c per dozen; Clothes Lines, 5c and 10c.
If it is inconvenient for you to come to town just
’phone either one of our stores and we will be delighted
to fill your wants with all manner of dispatch.
King
Hardware Co.,
ntm 87 Whitehall Street.
fiMfflHfflBBBHHHEimHBgliiaB
33 Peachtree Street.
OWN STEP-MOTHER
IS NEGRESS, SWEARS
BIG U,S, OFFICIAL
Ian Warner, Unlti
er of pensions, one of the biggest polit
ical figures In Illinois, under oath,
states that his stepmother, Isabelle Rob
inson Warner, le a negress. This state •
ment was made In the fight on the will
of the late John Warner, whose estate
has been appraised at $1,650,000, in
the circuit court here.
Warner goes so far as to say that a
taint of the blood courses through the
veins of his half sisters, Arabella War.
n«r Bell and Minnie Warner Mettler.
The pension commissioner states
(hat the fact of Isabella Warner's
negro descent was fraudulently con
cealed from John Warner at. the time
of his marriage to his second wife and
that had John Warner known of this
fact he would not have entered Into tho
marriage relation with her.
Isabella Robinson Warner, widow of
the late John Warner, has been a resi
dent of Clinton for more than 20 years,
and during all theso years has held a
high place In society. She was married
to John Warner on May 28, 1874. Mr.
Warner died December'21, 1905. In his
will he left hie widow an annuity of
2600 and the sum of $10,000. She ob
jected and Is now trying to break the
will and secure her dower rights os his
widow.
A
THI
OF COY COLLEGE
KY, COUNTY CLERK
IS SHORT $45,000
Louisville, Ky„ July 24.—After hav
ing his office declared vacant by ■
decision of the court of appeals In de.
elding the election contests, It has
been found that the accounts of Wll
llarn J. Semonln, county clerk, were
short 245,000. Mayor Bingham de,
manded his arrest, and a great sensa
tton followed. A $26,000 bond was
given.
HI* accounts were checked up when
Phil B. Thompson, Semonln'e successor,
was named. The head bookkeeper an
nounced the shortage yesterday after
noon. Semonln Is quoted os saying
that he does not owe the county but
$22,000, his June and July collections,
which, he asserts, he has a legal right
to withhold until he Is put out of of
fice. He said there was no shortage In
moral sense.
ROADS CONSOLIDATE
AND ISSUE BONDS
KS
Special to The Georgian.
Dublin, Ga., July 24.—On August 1
a joint meeting of the stockholders of
the Wrlghtsvllle and Tennllle and tha
Dublin and Southwestern railroad com
panies will be held for the purpose
of taking action on the consolidation of
the two roads under the name of the
Wrlghtsvllle and Tennllle railroad, to
Increase the capital stock of the lat
ter from 2200,000 to $600,000, and to
authorise the Issuance of bonds to the
amount of $200,000 for the purpose of
Improving tho Dublin and Southwest
ern division. The Wrlghtsvllle and
Tennllle road has owned the Dublin
and Southwestern road, which runs
from Dublin to Eastman, for nearly a
year, but has operated It under sepa
rate management.
Jackson is Prosperous.
One of the best showings mads by
any county making returns to the
comptroller for 1907 Is Jackson, with a
net gain of 2247,600 over last year.
In 1906 Jackson'* total returns were
$4,626,922 and In 1907 $4,SS2.61t. N. B.
Lord Is the tax r*cel\er, and he has the
reputation of being one of the best and
most faithful officials In the state. In
three years he has brought Jackson's
returns up over a million and a quar
ter dollars. .. .
One of Atlanta’s Leading Institu-
. tions of Learning.
Cox college Is one of the oldest Insti
tutions of Its kind in the world, lu Jan
uary, 1843, it began its career at La-
Grunge under Rev. John E. Dawson, D.D.,
as u college of high order for young
women. On account of falling health. Dr
Dawson retired during that year from the
presidency, which was assumed by Milton
K. Bacon, A.M. Through his efforts, the
school was chartered uuder several succes
sive names: "LaGrange Female Seminary"
(1845), “LaGrange Collegiate Semluary tor
Young Ladles” J1S50), “Southern and West
ern College” (1852), and finally, on February
17, 1854, he Incorporated the Institution un
der the name “Southern Female College.”
lie erected buildings and conducted the col
lege ns an "Individual enterprise.” Never
knight er * ~ ** L * ■
followed
thnu Mr.’ liacon undertook female education
when It was a novel and doubtful experi
ment The faded and stained parchments
of the early records of the college, con
taining his printed addresses and circulars
advocating tho education of young women
glow with noble enthusiasm us ho combats
prejudice against his beloved work and out
lines the Ideal woumu, consecrated and cul
tured.
Uuder President Ilncon's administration
tho college prospered wonderfully, main
tained high standards. * * ~ *
from all over the Soot®
celebrity.
In 1855, President Bacon retired from the
school nnd removed to Mississippi. He was
succeeded by Hon. John A. Fostr* A X1
who was Joined by Rev. Henry E.
from Alabama, iu 183d; as associates they
conducted tho school through the session of
Iu 1867. I. F. Cox, A.M., became presi
dent. When later be volunteered with the
LaGrange Home Guards for the war, the
community asked bis detail, and arrange
ments were made for him to teach In the
basement of the Baptist church, as
college property had been seized nnd was
being used us n Confederate hospital. —
1860 to 1863, Rev. W. H. Robert, D.D,
living In Mississippi, was associate
dent, and for a while sole
1855 to 1861, the Western
lion owned a half Interest iu me scnooi.
In 1864 t.v college building, while occupied
by the Confederates, was accidentally burn
ed, and, as the Southern government was
then In ruins, It could make no recomponse.
With tl^i exception of some Insurance, paid
to Confederate money that soon became
worthless, the lose was total.
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to work to orercomo what then seemed an
Insurmountable obstacle in the way of re
building and refurnishing the Institution.
Aloue, except with the aid of bis wife, he
undertook the arduous work as a private
enterprise. The story of toll, self-denial
and struggle will never be fully told on
earth. After teaching for several years in
rented buildings, first In one pluce nnd then
In another, he purchased In 1871, in hts
own name, a new site, paid for part of the
cost In cash, borrowed money at high rates
of interest, began the erection of buildings,
and by degrees paid off all claims. In rec-
—•**— - •-«-— —* “ vices for
. persever
ance and success, the public gradually inau-
S -d the cue tom of calling the inert-
“Cox College,” by which name it Is
now more generally known than by Ita for
mer title.
At the time of President- Cox’s death,
which occurred from apoplexy In the midst
“ the commencement exercises In June,
57, he left the college free from debt,
„nlpped with handsome buildings, supplied
with tho best teaching appliances, and
strengthened by a large and able faculty.
President Cox bequeathed the college to his
family—Mr*. L F. Cox, Charles C. Cox.
William 8. Cox. Miss Bailie Cox and Miss
Alice Cox—who Immediately aaenmed
C *In^888, President Charles C. Cox married
the youngest daughter of Milton E. Bn-
con, and the descendants of the two men
who established the college In fame aud
prosperity united,In perpetuating nnd pro
moting the life-work of their parents as a
sacred trust and labor of love.
The semi-centennial celebration during
the commencement of 1893 was a notable
occasion. The orator was lion. Henry Wat-
tersou; the nlumuae reunion waa especial
ly Impressive. On the stage were seated
grandmothers with their daughters and
granddaughters, all offering tributes of love
and praise to their alma mater. It waa a
memorable scene an the representatives of
the classes from 1893 back to 1843 came for
ward to read their papers, now preserved
among the historical records of the college.
The |
nt of the Institution, real
ising that tfiey bad done their foil duty In
the field where they had labored so long
and pleasantly, decided In the summer of
1B6 to remove to College Park, a suburb of
Atlanta, where the college now occupies a
wider territory of usefulness and honor. It
purchased for cash Its extensive property,
and holds It free from debt: has greatly Im-
nroved Ita property, enlarged Ita work, and
Increased Ita patronage. The removal was
effected largely by the cooperation of the
of this Institution "be amended and the
aiue of Uw sold school be, end Is hereby. Little Giant.
I 06' LAGRANGE to the SOUTH
RUN FKMALi: (COX) COLLEGE, and that
the legal residence bo changed from the
county of Troup to tho couuty of Fulton,
stato of Georgia, and that said school be
hereafter conducted at Manchester (now
froup county clerk
thereby completing the
Its charter, ffletory
Glrange to College
rnric.
In 1906, after eighteen years of devoted
service to this. Institution and to Christian
education at large, President Charles C.
Cox died during the exercises of the sixty-
second commencement. The sixty-third ses
sion wns successfully conducted uuder the
administration of Mrs. ‘Charles C. Cox
((laughter of the second president, Milton
E. Bacon); and the sixty-fourth session
under tho administration of Adtel J. Mon-
crlef.
During the sixty-fourth session, to per
petuate the college and to Increase Its use
fulness, the Cox College Company was or
ganized on a sound financial basis, with
tho following officers: William 8. Cox,
president; Mrs. Walton H. Wlggs and Mrs.
Alice Cox Crenshaw, vice presidents; Mrs.
Mamie 11. Cox. eecretary, and Howard
Stakely, treasurer.
In Its sixty-four commencements from 1843
to 1907, the college his issued five diplomas
with tho * ” ■* - “*“■
tho A,
three
is for the completion of the
literary course, and 106 for the completion
of eclectic literary courses, making 917 lit
erary graduates; seventeen diplomas In the
school of piano, one of voice and one of
organ, making nineteen music graduates;
five diplomas in tho school of oratory; mak
ing a total of 941 graduates. In addition,
the college hus Issued a large nnuiber of
certificates for the completion of prescribed
courses In literary studies, music, drawing
nnd pnlntlng and elocution.
V4, me couego nas issueu nve diplomas
tho A.M. degree: ninety-seven with
A.B. degree, ten with tha B.8. degree,
} with the Ph.l). degree; G97 othey dl-
courses In literary
ad painting and
Professor John W. Gaines has been elect
ed president nnd has begun bis work. He
has had many years of successful expe
rience as president of a largo boarding
school, Is eminently fitted for the office,
and the school Is fortunate to secure hltn.
, . so
_ . faculty aud material
equipment, - with Its broad curriculum and
well-arranged courses of study, with
President Gaines’ rich experience and un<
hounded energy, and with tha long his
tory of usefulness of the college as nn In
centive, the institution Is now entering
on one of the brightest and most success
ful periods of Its history.
WESLEYAN COLLEGE
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PEONAGE CRUSADE
m DIXIE STATES
Washington, July 23.—The department of
justice Is aggressively pushing Its cruude
against peonage practices. Agents have
been sent recently Into Virginia to Investi
gate complaints thst men are being held
In bondage In turpentine camps. Proiiecu-
tions are now belug conducted in Florida,
Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama.
MINERS’ STRIKE
TIES UP INDUSTRY
Duluth, July 24.—The ore Industry on the
fesaba range remains completely tied up
- - result of the strike of miners. One
MRS. HIGH GIVES
PORTRAIT TO STATE
A very fine crayon portrait of the
late Governor Alexander Stephens has
been presented to the state by Mrs. J.
M. High, of Atlanta, and the picture
has been hung In the governor's recep
tion room at the capItoL where paint
ings of many other governors hang.
Mrs. High Is a kinswoman of Gov
ernor Stephens, and the presentation of
this portrait to the state it very -much
appreciated. It shows Governor Ste
phens sitting In his roller chair, and
Is said to be a very fine likeness of the
President Guerry has Just succeeded
In securing an entirely satisfactory
successor of Miss Galley at the head
of the Violin Department In Mies
Blanch L. Crafts. This young lady has
had fifteen years In study and teach
ing, having taught during the last
three years In the New England Con
servatory of Music. The Director of
that Institution Indorses her a* one of
the flneet violinists over graduating
from 1L She ho* had much experience
also In concert work, and haz been the
Mlstresz of several large orchestras, In
cluding tho Symphonic Orchestra of
the Conservatory Itself.
Miss Crafts Is said to be thoroughly
educated In other respects, and Is ths
nteoe of Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts, Super
intendent of the International Reform
Bureau, Washington, D. C* who Is also
a very distinguished author and In
timate friend of Dr. Jos. Cook.
Mr. Guerry report* that the College
Is at least fifty ahead of last year In
the matter of reservation* of rooms for
young ladles, and It will be remember
ed that there was an overflow last
year.
He la quite busy In making repairs
and other preparations for fho fall
term, and Is also traveling to som*
extent.
He expects to purchase more equip
ment this year, Including > number ot
new pianos.
Several of the professors and teach
ers are taking summer courses.
Mrs. and Miss Burks, Professors
Daniel and Quinlan, at the Chicago
University, and Misses Wheeler and
Comba and Birch In Europe, the latter
having Just completed a finishing
course of some months. She Is the
new Plano Teacher engaged on ac
count of the retirement of Mlsa Op-
perman.
Some of the other teachers are also
at work, some taking recreation, and
others are spending their vacations at
home. .
Miss Frances K. Gooch, successor of
Miss Jessie M. Wheeler, head of the
Expression Department, Is now asalst-
Ing Mr*. Curry, of the Boston School
of Expression, to carry on her eummer
school at Asheville, N. C.
Mr. Guerry has not succeeded yet, he
aay», In finding a *atl»factory msn for
Steward. . .
Altogether, the old College never had
brighter prospects fbr'a good school
year.
$10,000 BEAUTY
OBEYS ROOSEVELT
Washington, July 24.-Jowph B.
aecretary of tha iatbmlan canal commit*
•Ion, whom Senator Tillman dabbed a» tM
‘government's 310,000 beauty,” while •cling
..a pre*« agent for the canal, itgnlfled nil
Intention today of obeying the pr^ln^nt ■
order transferring him to the Isthmus-
NEGRO TO BE HANGED~~
FOR ATTACKING GIRt*
Special to Ths Oeorglsn.
Cuthbert, Ga., July 24.—The dcat#
sentence wa* yesterday passed *T
Judge W. C. Worrlll on the negro « *
Price, who wa* convicted Monda> or
a criminal attack on a 15-year-old
white girl. „
The execution will be In the county
jail on August 16. Just a month from
the date the crime was commute 0 -
TRIAL OF TARBUTTON ,. uw< . oN
MAY BE HELD IN JOHNSON.
Special to The Georgian. r
Dublin, Ga., July 24.—Surveyor ^
W. Roberts has decided agann
Laurens county In the contention
the land line, and the secretary of s'sw
will have to settle the dlspoJA Jfrither
county apparently cares anythlng a
the territory Involved, but accordinj
to the final decision, will depend
whether the Tarbutton-Fluker-iy
tragedy occurred in Job"* 0 ?,.- 0 / i u .
Laurens counties, L * u ” n ‘f^iarbut-
rlsdlctlon and has Indicted Tar
ton and Fluker for the killing ot Ty
George Lewis Return*.
George N. Lewis, an expert »ob“f
grower and superintendent for ‘
American Tobacco Company, na* ,
turned to his home, at IT* Springs n
after being In Porto Rlco for inr
year looking after the Interest*
company.- Mr. Lewi* bold*
tlonaJly responsible
biff company and is bold tn blffb
by the official*.