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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. ....... — ---* | n J —■ 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 -10000000000000000000000000 o o 0 TIRED OF BABY CHARGE, Cl 0 GIRL SET CLOTHE8 AFIRE. 0 o a 0 Meriden, Conn., July 24.—Annie 0 O Stefanek, aged 12, Is accused ot 0 0 deliberately setting fire to the 0 0 clothes of Stantslaws Bolesky, 0 0 aged 2 A-ears, because she was 0 0 weary of taking care of the child, 0 0 as was her duty. The baby after 0 0 suffering agony from burns, died 0 0 In the hospital at New Britain. 0 0 Annie Is In Jail there. 0 O O 00000000000000000000000000 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*.