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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
WBDNEHDAT, NOVEMBER H. i*T7.
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“In God We Trust”
Shouldn’t Be Cheap
ened by Such Use.
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0 proprlate motto. With a praise- 0
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O editor has endeavored to secured
Q suggestions from men now In the 0 hundreds of times, heard It used as an
It should again he put on. Of course
the matter of the law'is absolutely In
tne hands of congress and any direction
or congress In the matter will be lm-
mediately obeyed. At present, as I
nave said, there Is no warrant In law
for the Inscription.
.... Oo«« Harm.
My own feeling In the matter Is
oue to my very firm conviction that to
put such a motto on coins, or to use
It In any manner, not only does no good,
but does positive harm, and Is In ef
fect Irreverence which comes danger
ously clnso to sacrilege. A beautiful
and solemn sentence such as the one In
question should be treated and uttered
only with that fine reverence which
necessarily Implies a certain exalta-
tlon of spirit.
"Any use which tends to cheapen It.
and, above all. any use which tends to
secure Its being treated In a spirit of
levity Is, from every standpoint, pro
foundly to be regretted. It Is n motto
which It Is Indeed well to have Inscribed
on our great national monuments. In
our temples of Justice, In our legislative
halls and In buildings such as those at
West Point and Annapolis—In short,
wherever It wilt tend to arouse and In
spire a lofty emotion In those who look
thereon. Hut It seems to me eminently
unwise to cheapen such o motto by
use on coins. Just as it would be to
cheapen It by use on postage stamps
or In advertisements.
Incitement to Ridicule.
"As regards Its use op the coinage
we have actual experience by which to
go. In all my life I have never heard
any human being speak reverently of
this motto on the coins or show any
sign of Its having appealed to any high
emotion In him. But'I have literally
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O Governor Hoke Smith: "Got O
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0 Major J. F. Hanson: "Presto! 0
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o Dr. Broughton: "Raul Mlt 0
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O The Mayor: "What’a the O
0 Odds!” 0
O E. H. Harrlman: "Ego et 0
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a J. P. Morgan: "Trust No- O
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0 Stuyvesant Fish: "He Swats O
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Washington, Nov, It.—The president
today made public a letter In which he
explains why the words "In God We
Trust" were left off the 8t. Gaudlns
coins. Ho writes:
"When tho question of the new coin
age came dp we looked Into the law
and found there was no warrant there.
In for putting ’In God We Trust' on
the coins. As the custom, although
without legal warrant, had grown up,
however, I might have felt at liberty
to keep the Inscription had I approved
of Its being on the coin. But as I did
not approve of It 1 did not direct that
occasion of, and Incitement to, the
sneering ridicule which It Is, above
all things, undesirable that so beau
tiful and exalted a phrase should ex
cite.
"For example, throughout the long
contest, extending over several decades,
on the free coinage question, the ex
istence of this motto'on the coins was
a constant source of Jest and ridicule;
and this was unavoidable. Every one
tnuet remember tho Innumerable car
toons and articles based on phrases like
’In God Wo Trust—for the other eight
cents,’ 'In God We Trust—for the short
weight,’ 'In God We Trust—for the
thirty-seven cents We don’t pay,’ and
so forth, and so forth.
"Surely I am well within bounds
when I say that a use .of the phrase
which Invites constant levity of this
type Is most undesirable. If congress
alters the law and directs me to re
place on the coins the sentence In ques
tion, the. direction will be Immediately
put Into effect; but I very earnestly
trust that the religious sentiment of the
country, the spirit of reverence In the
country, will prevent any such action
being taken.
'Sincerely yours,
"THEODORE ROOSEVELT.”
WHAT ATLANTA MINISTERS
HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT
The omission of the words "In Ood
We Trust’’ from the new $10 gold
pieces which are being coined is view
ed from various standpoints by At
lanta ministers. A number of promi
nent pastors expressed themselves as
being respectively for. against, lndif'
feront to and not Informed of the
change. Some of the expressions fol
low:
[ Dr.' W. W.' Landrum, of ’tht' Fltfst
Raptlst church: ”1 believe the words
to be unnecessary. A declaration of
religious faith by tho United States
government Is unconstitutional. The
American nation believes In God, al
though there are some individuals who
do not. However, there Is no reason
why the United States government
should declare a religious belief. In
my opinion. It Is Just as well for the
Inscription to be left off the coins."
Dr. Walter L. Llngle, of the First
Presbyterian church: “I have not con
sidered the matter very carefully, but
at first glance If does not seem to be
a matter to make great fuss about.
The omission of the Inscription does
not signify that, this country Is grow
ing Irreligious. In some way the In
scription was put on the first coins
and It that had not been done no one
would think of It now. for It Is not
matter of great Importance In my
opinion.”
Bishop (!. Kinloch Nelson, of the
Episcopal church: "I know, nothing
whatever of the matter. I have no In
formation Upon the subject and can
not express an opinion concerning
something of which I know nothing.”
Rev. James H. Eakes, presiding elder
of the Methodist church, was the first
to make known an objection to the
omission of the Inscription.
”1 am against leaving the woi
Ood Wo Trust’ off the coins,” he said.
’’This la a nation that believes In God
and we should proclaim It through
every channel possible.
“As I do not know the circumstances
I am not In a position to criticise tho
government for leaving off the inscrip
tion In this case. I do not know
whether the Methodist ministers will
take any action upon the question at
tholr meeting next Monday."
WHARFAGE RATES
TO BE DISCUSSED
H TEMPERANCE
Fund Raised to Take Work
Forward Without
Delay.
When the railroad commission tikes up
the question of regulating wharfage charges,
docks and terminals Wednesday afternoon,
J. Randolph Anderson will challenge the
Jurisdiction of the commission In no far as
relates to tho wharves and docks of Savan
nah. ,
Mr.. Anderson will contend that authority
to regutato wharfngc, dock charges, etc.. Is
vdstrd absolutely in Snvdnush through the
charter granted by the general assembly.
As SsTnnnah Is n competitive port for
Charleston and other points, the power was
delegated to the city In Ita charter.
Nashville, Tent)., Nov. 13.—At a ses
sion of the National W. C. T. U. con
vention last night $6,500 was subscrib
ed to prosecute the fight for prohibi
tion.
With a "hore" that rang through the
great auditorium, Mra. Carrie Nation
made first response to tho appeal,
starting tho subscription with $100, and
when her name was announced thun
ders of applause shook the building^
Following Mrs. Nation’s pledge, state
I.rganliutIons'responded freely and clt.
Izens and organisations of Nnshvllle
contributed liberally. The presence of
a number of Confederate veterans on
the rostrum, accompanied by the sing
ing of “The Star Spangled Banner,'
aroused the convention to a high pitch
of enthusiasm. The veterans came
from the Confederate soldiers’ home
near here, to which the Woman’s Chris
tian Temperance Union has recently
extended Its work.
GOVERNOR COMER
WELCOMES VETS
Special to The Georgian.
Montgomery..'Ain., Nor. It.—'The nnnnal
reunion of tho Confederate Vrtenw and
the Hons of Confederate Veterans of Ain
Imran la being held In this city today, and
la largely attended.
They wore welcomed to the dtjr by Gov
ernor Comer. The meetings nre being held
In the theater, and Oeoeraf George I*. Har
rison. conunnndcr of the Alabama division,
Is presiding. Tonight Mrs. Pickett, the
— “ “ famous Confederate
lecture ou tho
CLINTON DEFEATS
OLEMSON COLLEGE
Special to Tho Georgian.
Greenville, 8. C., Nov. U.—In the Inter
collegiate tennis tournament liclng played
here today, Wofford defeated Newberry,
Clinton defeated Clemson and Ronth Caro-
lint College defeated Furman.
Four Specials mWomen s Wear.
These Are Truly Re-
:fy* f
: markahle—Tomorrow
At Nine
Here are four items that will make special appeal to the wo
man who is minded to be economical in her personal buying. They
ill he on sale on the Second Floor at nine o'clock tomorrow
wi
morning.
Corsets
About 35 Corsets of various
standard and thoroughly desirable
makes. A few small sizes in the lot.
Most of them from 24-inch up.
Regularly $1.50, $2, and $3
Tomorrow 48 cents.
*
Drawers
A lot of odds and ends, some
soiled, all good. Lace and embroid
ery trimmed, machine made. They
are in all sizes.
Regularly $1 to $2.50
Tomorrow HALF PRICE
Fancy Corsets
In fancy brocades, pink, blue
and white. These are splendid.
They are rather short hip length,
hut many people want just that kind.
' Regularly $3 and $4
Tomorrow $1.39
Corset Covers
These, too, are a “gathering up”
from the spring and summer selling.
Excellent values. Well cut, well
put together. Lace trimmed and
plain.
Regularly $1 to $3.50
Tomorrow HALF PRICE
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company
Marietta St: Department Store
FIRING SALE!
We Are Overstocked and Will Unload
$5,000 WORTH OF MERCHANDISE
IN THE NEXT TEN DAYS.
No limit to the lowness of prices during this TREMENDOUS SLAUGH
TER PRICE SALE. Many goods will be sold at cost and others away below^ as
our present floor space of two floors will not accommodate our immense stock of
Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, Ladies’ and Gent’s Furnishings. New goods are
coming in daily and we must have room for them. Do not wait but come today
and get first choice of the best goods to be found at such cut prices. ,r"
Southern Dry Goods and Shoe Co.
J. & F. Coats Spool Cotton Bo
A nice, complete line of Ladles’ Skirts, will close them
out «t nearly 1-2 price.
Ladles' Waists: a real pretty line, Including Silks, at
about One-Half marked price.
FUR8I FUR8I New slock of Furs, almost at your
own price.
Ladies’ Vests; best bargains yet at.. ..171-2* each.
Nice 16c good fleece-lined, ribbed Vests, at 221-2c as.
Men’s Underwear 25c up. Extra weight heavy fleeced
(not the cheap kind but the best).. .. .. .. ..45o
25c value Infants' soft sole Shoee, patent leather with
white tops ... 121-2c Pair.
Ladles' Gauze Vests, this sale, only..'.. . .21-2o each.
Fruit of the Loom and Lonsdale Bleaching as long as
It lasts, at ... .....111.2c yard.
Sea Island and Sheetings, Sc yard up.
Outlnga.nt exceptionally V •> prices.. .. ..5c yard up.
Stop anil think! Large size good Towels;'41-2o each
Calicoes nnd Ginghams, So yard tip.
6-10o bars of Sonp. for 2 l-3c bar.' :
Ladles’ Hosiery special 10o pair up.
You must see our large stock of Fascinators and
Shawls.
Specials In Felt-Fur. Top Shoes and Slippers (all col
ors) 60c up.
Ladles’ Muslin Underwear at sacrifice prices.
In connection with our other sale we will make a general clearance of
odds and ends or left-overs from every department, such as
500 Jelly Tumblers, full size, tin tops, A few 25c Cuspidors in colors 9c
5c values at, dozen 18c A few 25c pretty Jardiniere ....... ,9c
THE LOWEST PRICES ON THE BEST STOCK OF SHOES IN THE CITY.
We shoe the entire family with guaranteed leather Shoes—$3.00 value, the •'best
ladies’ Shoe you ever saw in quality and style at $2.50
NO GOODS HELD UNLESS PARTLY PAID FOR. WE DELIVER
C. O. D.
We have the largest line of fine Trimming Laces to be found anywhere and
going at about one-half marked price.
Pierce’s Busy Department Store. e. pierce, President
60 MARIETTA STREET
OPPOSITE MAIN POSTOFFICE.
ALL CARS DIRECT OR BY TRANSFER
01 NEWER IDEALS
SHE WILL SPEAK
Miss Jane Addams Comes
to Atlanta on Novem
ber 24.
>r.
v
Logan, of tho Associated Charities, In
discussing her work, "Is one of the
wonderful women of the century. Her
character haa the combined qualities of
the prophet nnd leader. Especially ‘
she divined the Inclinations and
sires of the oppressed of the great
cities and found ways to bring them
Into fellowship with their unfortunate
brothers and Into the Joy of living. The
spirit of Justice and love which In
fuses her whole being opens to her un
derstanding the Ignorant stranger to a
strange land and the Immigrant knowa
her at once to be his friend In hla help
lessness."
This meeting which Miss Addams
will address will follow the annual
meeting of the Associated Charities,
which will be held In the city hall
Thursday afternoon.
First Christian Church Evange
listic Services— ■ • >’,U\ %
Subject Tonight.
“Ten Reasons for Becoming
a Christian.’’
HE NEED NOT PAY
FOR WRONG BOOK
MISS JANE ADAMS.
Founder of Hull House and
foremost philanthropist.
firm had Issued three cyclopedias and
that their agenta were lnetructed not to
misrepresent the work.
Attorney J. F. Gollghtly, represent
ing the association, and Attorney J.
W. Austin, representing Colonel Sil
verman, argued the cose at some length
Wednesday moraine, after which the
Jury rendered a verdict In favor of Col
onel Silverman.
Miss Jane Addams, the noted philan
thropist, who will speak In Atlanta on
‘Charity Sunday," November 24. has
nnnounced her topic on that occasion.
It will be ’’Newer Ideals In Philan
thropy." and there I* every Indication
that this Will be ns Interesting aa other
of Miss Addams' addresses.
Mlsa Addams comes to Atlanta In the
Interest of the Associated Charities,
and will make the address on the day
set aside each year for a discussion of
charity In Atlanta. She will speak In
the Grand opera house In the after-
rood at 3 o’clock, and the Indications
are that a big audience wilt hear her.
ThaYi she few women In not only
the United Slates, but Jhe world, have
won such a name for good deeds and
philanthropic acts. It was she who
started the Hull House Settlement In
Chicago, which has £dne such a won
derful amount of work. Silas Addams
it, the heart of philanthropy In
American, and Is a member of every
prominent directorate and committee
In such movements.
Miss Addams," said Secretary J, C.
Colonel Harry Silverman will not
have to pay 136 for the Cyclopedia of
Georgia which ho purchased under the
Impression that U was the Colonial
Record of Georgia, written by ex-Gov-
ernor Allen D. Candler, suit for which
was brought in Justice Uloodworth'e
court Tuesday by the State Historical
Association. A verdict In favor of the
colonel was rendered by the Jury In the
case Wednesday morning. ;
Colonel Silverman subscribed to tho
work, he said, upon the-representation
of the agent that It was the work of
Governor Candler, and when he found
that It was not that work he refused
to pay for It.
Governor Candler was the star wit
ness In the case, and he testified that
It was not his work at all and that all
he had to do with It was to revise the
historical port of the Cyclopedia. Hr
also testified that ho had heard of an
agent who represented the Cyclopedia
to possible subscribers as the work of
the governor, and when he heard of
this he reported to the association and
the agent was discharged.
Julius DeGIve, president of the State
In th» superior court to hare the partner
ship dlssolrsd nnd a
pointed to wind up i
corn, ,. 11 ■ I m W| a.
Judge Pendleton lamed an order snpnnon-
lug Mias Lalng to appear In conrt on No
vember II to ahow enuee why the business
should not he dissolved nnd n permanent r.-■
ii lver appointed, ns prayed for In tho pe
tition.
“FORGET IT,’’SAYS
ENRICO CARUSO
New York, Soy. 13,—Despite u possible
bar raised against Dim as’t-result „f th«
fatuous international 'monkey ,hottke;‘ «'pt-
node*, Enri< o Caruso, the pex tenor, nrrlvM
Unlay on tin* Oceanic. When asked for a
aiatetneat of kl* recollection.of,the.*u»u«
key honse” Incident, '* Canum renrionded,
I? For git It."- ■ ■gy^!5|p
LUMBERMEN KICK
ON PACIFIC RATES
J Washington, Nor. 13.—Conspiracy between
[the Hill and Ilnrrltnan lines to abut out
competition and Itoost rates for the tnin-
Iportnttou of (amber from Oregon and 1 other
north Pacific states to the east f* charged fn
a complaint by a petition of alt the big
lumber lyinufacturer* of those state*, flWJ
t«Mli*r with the interstate commerce com-
ml—lop.
LAISSE-FAfRE.
Beneath the aoftly swaying treea
I love to dream about romance.
And eat the various klnd§*of cheese
From France. ,
l While I’m there. my folks fn mot*a
POPE TO CHICAGO
AFTER CONVENTION
President J. W. Pope of the Chamber of
Commerce will go to Chicago to meet the
national prohibition executive committee
negt Wednesday and preterit Atlanta’s in-
citation for the national prohibition con*
centlon to meet here next year.
Mayor Joyner will take ap with council
the question of sending a representative
who will go with Mr. Fooe. It Is under*
stood that the mayor wilt ask Mayor Pro
Tem. Onillian to go.
There will be MbO delegates fa this con
vention, and many of them trill he accora*
panM by their wives. This will be the
S convention of tho year, and President
is going to make a strong effort to
It here.
WOMAN PARTNERS
DESIRE TO PART
Clerk lu a famous downtown bank.
Cashier In Broad street—same In Wall—
Scrlbo, editor—1 merely thank
Them all. . i
Beneath the softly swaying treea ...
Clove to dream about romance,
And v:>t tbe rariotm kinds of en*»eee
From Trance.
—Thomas R. Ybarra In The Circle.
FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Halving succeeded eo well with tha
clover in Australia a consignment of
bumble bees la now going to the Phil*
Ip pine* to Improve th*i vegetation them.
How tl;e barefooted natives will appre
ciate this last bit of American enter
prise remains to be seen.—Philadelphia
!n”Ulf?r.
.j drug store, bat tuts*
ITairs of the business.
firm Into debt. Miss Ki
gi*r of tbi» North K..
managed the affairs
la tunning the firm —
Billingsley, the other proprietor of
store, Wednesday morning HM a pcliC*.
While the Bandwt
ualljr flirtation terrl
since reverted to b
Indus of Chinese, Jn
well aa msuy Mcxic
FILLERS—.. - .
A horse In guod
twenty-five days will
hat plenty of water