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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. WBDNEHDAT, NOVEMBER H. i*T7. 7 I “In God We Trust” Shouldn’t Be Cheap ened by Such Use. 0O0000OO00i>00$O00000000000 O appropriate MOTTOS o 0 FOR NEW 30-CENT PIECE. O 0 o O For tlie now 30-ornt piece, to be O O designed by St. Vltue. the govern- O O inent le anxious to chooee on ap. o 0 proprlate motto. With a praise- 0 <5 worthy desire to aid. the financial 0 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 O limelight. It has proven Impos- 0 0 slble to reach all of them, but 0 C this Is what they might have sug- a O gested: 0 O Governor Hoke Smith: "Got O O Busy." O 0 Major J. F. Hanson: "Presto! 0 C Change!" o Dr. Broughton: "Raul Mlt 0 0 ’em!” O O The Mayor: "What’a the O 0 Odds!” 0 O E. H. Harrlman: "Ego et 0 C Dcus." a a J. P. Morgan: "Trust No- O 0 body." 0 0 Stuyvesant Fish: "He Swats O 0 Best Who Swats First.” 0 000000000000000000000001700 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