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jxirj AiivAiUA ur/UttUXAA AxSiJ iM'jVVS. l C.OUAI, li&t'CMBEB IT. COUNCIL STIRS UP LOTS OF TROUBLE IT DOESN'T FINISH IOO Doses $1 Higher Teachers’ Salaries Recommended to Incom ing Council. The last regular Minion of council this year, held Mondny afternoon, proved to be a lively and moit Impor tant one, nearly all the Important mat ter* that have stirred up council dur ing the year parsing In review In one . form or another. The pump queatlon came up In the form of a communication from Coun- v t-llmnn Taylor, In which he propoaed a trip of Investigation to Milwaukee, and to which he attached a letter front tip mayor of Milwaukee relative to the pump. After a bremty dlecuaalon, the entire matter waa referred to the "titer board and the special council committee. latter. Mayor Joyner received a tele gram from the board of public work* of Milwaukee, stating that the pump waa eminently aatlsfactory. Last night, the mayor received a telegram from V the mayor of Milwaukee In which he ' withdrew any atatement calculated to reflect on the Wisconsin Engine Com pany. , These last telegrams, It Mama, will - settle the matter for good and all. •J Tho queatlon of closing the saloons came up In the form of a communlca- ■ tlon from . the Georgia Antl-.Snloon Two Hundred Delegates Ex pected to Attend Con- ■ vention. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Oa„ Dec. 17.—On January 9 and 10, members of the Georgia Anti- Saloon League will meet In Macon for the annual convention. The sessions will all be held In the city auditorium, and aeveral of the moat prominent workers In (he Anti-Saloon League will deliver iddresse*. Rev. T. I). Ellin, president of lhA Bibb County Anti-Saloon League, stated that ho expected at least two hundred' to attend the convention. They will come from all parts of the state. League, requesttngJhat the saloons be '•om December 21 to December ■ closed from ■ . It. Referred to the mayor and police board. Higher Pay for Teaohsrs. Higher pay for the teachers came up In the form of a memorial from Atlanta Typographical Union and the Atlanta Federation of Trades, which was read liy Jerome Jones. Following this ear nest appeal for higher pay for the teachers, Alderman Qullllan offered a resolution providing n recommendation to the council or 1909 that the board of education be appropriated an amount sufficiently large to enable the board to Increase the salaries of teachers. A subatitute by Alderman Key, fix ing a minimum salary of lid, and a mo tion by Councilman Longlno, referring the entire matter to the school board and the school committee, were lost, gaM the resolution by Alderman Qull llan was then ndopted. The question of popular election of city officials'came up In the form of a message from the mayor In expla nation of his veto of Councilman Mar-' tin's "will of the people" resolution. No effort was made to override the veto. The mayor says In the begin ning: “The resolution, which I return to you with my disapproval, seem* to me t > be a blank cartridge fired In the ale for purposes of celobratlon only and aimed at nothing In particu lar. It puts no machinery In motion; It provides for no legislation: It makes no requests of anybody; It does noth ing Whatever end certainly would not be n baals for any further action by any one." Mayor Explains Vato. The mayor states that from the mat ters attached to the resolution, h* jUdges It relntA to the popular election of city officials, In which case he says' he vetoed It because he does not agree to It.. The mayor makee the point that, .llthmigh a large majority of thsso voting did vote In favor of popular "lection, only 19 l-r> per cent of those i entered voted this way. He argues that such n small percentage of the registered voters should not be allowed to make such a radical change In the city government. The mayor argues that If the de partment official* who are under coun cil aro not elected by connrll hut by the people that they will pay no heed to the Instructions and orders of coun cil. Hs argues further thst unusual quntl- • - - - ti n g ar* ns© fire lighter flcntlona In fire fighting are necessary to make a capable Hr* fighter; that unusual qualifications In finance are nacessary to make a capable comp troller, and that unusual qualifications In teaching and In handling men, wom en and children are necessary to make a capable public school superintendent, and-that If these nfilctala were elected by the (people he Imlinntes that. In his opinion, the main qualification necessa ry to be elected Will be an ability to "Jolly” and appear always '■* good fel low." The mayor concludes with the atate ment that the only trouble with the present system In Atlanta Is that all the department officials are not elected by council, and urges that If anything further Is done It be along the line of providing for the elation by council of those department officials who are now cboMn by the people. Curtis Tries Again. After the reading of the mayor's message, Alderman t’urtls made un ef fort to <et hi* resolution providing for popular elSctlons before the house, lie made several more efforts and finally nearly succeeded. A motion to vote sep arately on each office wae loet. Councilman Harman moved to lay the matter on the table, and the mo tion prevailed, and ugalp Alderman Curtis was foiled In his attempt to get a vote on the strict merits of hi* propo sition to elect city officials by the peo ple. -*■ The adverse report on Councilman Terrell's ordinance limiting nil fran- rhtMs to be granted in the future to thirty years waa adopted. On resolution by Alderman Holland, the families of Policemen Crabtree nnd Grant, who a-erc killed In the Pitts burg riot, were given 2100 each. A proposition to allow the city to es tablish a cemetery within the four-mile limit waa laid over until the next meet ing. councilman Huddlestons automobile One Dose Aik pear Jotter to toll goo, bonnily anj frankly, Jail u'nat he think J of Aytr'l Cherry Pectoral. Then Jo ai he lagt. Often a single dote of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral at bedtime will completely conwoi the night cough! of children. It is a strong medicine, a doctor’s medicine, entirely free from alcohol. Made only for diseases of the throst, bronchial tube*, and lungs. Full for mula on each label. f c - *7V. C *- CAN’T TELL WHERE HE WAS DURING LONG ABSENCE. Special to The Georgina, Macon, Ga„ Dec, 17,—W. H. Har grove, who has been missing from his home In Macon alnce October 5, has been located In Mississippi, after sev eral months search by tha poHce. Mr*. Hnrgrove, wife yf the missing man, re ceived a letter from her hushnnd Mon day, slating that he had been sick ever since he left Macon and during the time he has been away his mind has been a blank. H* doe# not know where all he hns been, but stated that he would return home In a few days. Hargrove was a passenger conductor on the Central of Georgia railroad. ACCIDENTAL SHOT RESULTS IN DEATH. Special *S The Georgina. Macon, Ga„ Dec. 17.—Willie Tumltn, a 11-year-old negro, tiled at the Ma con hospital as the result of a wound he recelvsd Sunday afternoon while playing with a pistol. MANY CHANGES WILL BE MADE ON MACON POLICE FORCE. Kpeclsl to Tbs Georgian. Macon, Ga., Dec. 17.—Although the appointing of a new police force will taka placa Tuesday night by Mayor Miller and the new board of aider- men, the old officera who fall to be re appointed will not leave the force till the new ones come on January. 1. The heads of many of the officers are doom ed. as those who took prominent parts against Mayor Miller during the elec tion have learned that their Jobs ns policemen will soon be things of the pnst. TROY TRIAL BEING HEARD IN MIAMI COURT. Special to The Georgian. Macon, On., Dee. 17.—Attorney Mln- ter Wimberly Is now at Miami, Fla, where he Is representing Tom Troy, charged with the killing of a. A. New comb last May. The trial of Troy was begun Monday, ami will likely last several day*. He It represented by Mr. Wimberly, of Macon, and Judge Wor ley. of Miami. Tho many friend* of Troy all over the stale will watch with Intel eat the outcome nf the trial. SECOND DIVIDEND PAID TO EXCHANGE DEPOSITORS. tfperlal to The Georgian. - ' Macon, Ga., Dec. 17.—The second div idend of 1125,000 of the Exchange bank is now being paid out, and checks for 20 per cent of the deposits have been made out for all of the depositors. Early yesterday morning a crowd gath ered about the Home Ravings bank, whore the money Is being paid out, waiting for their check. The dividend that Is now being paid Is the second since the failure of the bnnk, and It la very likely that another will b* paid some time In January, after the bank’a fixtures anil property are sold. WILLINGHAM CHAIRMAN OF STREET COMMITTEE. Fpeclsl to The Georgian. Macon. Ga., Dec. 17.—JJ. J. Wil lingham has been appointed by Mayor Miller os chairman qf the street corns milter lo succeed Alderman W. A. Grlf- nth. who held that position under the old administration. Tills office Is next highest to that of. the finance commit tee, and as Mr. Willingham,* when he wns alderman several year* ago, did well at the head of tho street cojnmlt- tee. It is expected that he will ngaln put hie shoulder to the wheel und look after the numerous bad streets that are now In the central City. , OBJECT TO DISCONTINUING’'' VALDOSTA EXPRESS. Rlieclsl to The Georgina. Macon. Ga. Dec. 17.—Since the an nouncement In Atlanta that the Geor gia Southern and TTorlda Railway Company had made application to dis continue the Valdosta express, one of the most convenient train* running south out af Macon, there ltus been much to say regarding the proposed change. Business men nnd the public In general will make efforts to retain the train. RHODES SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEET8. klieclsl to The Georgian. Macon, Oa„ Dec. 17.—Professor J. S. Murray, who holds the chair of areek and French at Mercer, left today to at tend a meeting of the Rhodes schol arship committee. The committee Is composed nf a representative from Em ory and Mercer, with Chancellor Bar- row, of tho University of Georgia, as chairman. Ther* ars two icholarships given to Georgia each year to Oxford College, England, and the rotation sya- tern hns been the practice by the three leading colleges of the state, but there Is likely to be a different plan ndopted at the coming meeting. Mercer furnish ed one student who received the schol arship last year. D. B. Anderson, of Hawklnevllle. Go, secured the scholar ship. and he I* now at Oxford. Odd Fallows Elect Officers. Bremen, Ga, Dec. 17.—An election won held by the Odd Kellowa of this city with the following result: John H. Slielnut. nobll grand: Roy Eoatwiight, vice noble grand; IL H. Byrd, secretary: A. T. Park, treasurer. ordinance was advened by the com mittee, .and the adverse report wns adopted. An ordinance by Councilman Roberts, prohibiting special, officers from wear- •ng the police uniform*, was adopted. Council found It impossible to trans act all Ha business, and adjourned until X o'clock next Monday afternoon. True only of Hood’s .Sarsaparilla, the one great blood purifier and general , tonic. This remarkable medicine has j effected many radical and permanent cures that are tho wonder of the world. It eradicates all humors from pimples to scrofula. Doses $1 In usual liquid form or In chocolated Ubleto known os Sarsatabs. 100 doses $1* BARTOW BLACKMAN GETS FREE LICENSE Bartow Blackmon, the negro res taurant keeper who raptured the *>ay- er of Policeman Manlrr. was rewarded by the general council at the meeting Monday afternoon. This roward was In the shape of a free license to do busl- niaa and the following resolution from the tax committee mode It potalble: "Resolved by the mayor and general rouncll of the city of Atlanta, That we appreciate the courage and good citi zenship displayed by Bartow Blackman In the arrsst of Andrew Johnson for the killing of Officer Msnler, und In to ken of our appreciation of the sume that we give to the said Bartow Black, man A free license for the conducting "f his present buxines* on Peters street for twelve months from January 1, lftMt "Resolved further, That a copy of this resolution, certified by the clerk of this council, under the seal of the city, be ferwarded to the said BsrtoW lilnck man. The Magic No, 3. Number three Is a wonderful mascat for George H. Parris, of .Cedar Grove, Maine, according to a letter which reads: "After suffering much With liver nnd kidney trouble, nnd becoming greatly discouraged by the fnllure to find relief, 1 tried Electric Bitters, and ns a result I am a well tnan today. The first bottle relieved and three bottles completed the cure." Guaranteed host remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, by all druggists, 50c. Aged Woman Dies. Special tp The Georgian. Macon, Ga, Dec. 17.—Mrs. Penelope Oliver, an aunt of Mrs. Jordan Mas- see and Lawson Brown, died Sunday at her home In Veal, Ala, and the funeral services were held yesterday afternoon nt Grovanla, Ga. She wns 97 years old, nnd was a resident of Macon for a long- number of years. A PLEASANT SMOKER KKM Medicated Cigarettes—Cigar und Drug Store* 5e. CLEARING HOUSE MONEY PROBE Washington, Dec. -17,—John Sharp Williams yesterday Introduced a reso lution In the house directing the sec retary of the treasury to report wheth er the 10 per cent tax on Issues other than thoso prescribed Is collected and whether or not banks falling or refus ing to pay 'dapoaltors have been pro ceeded ngnlnst according to.law. ALABAMA’S NEW RATE . ADOPTED BY FRISCO. Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 17.—At a conference here between Governor Co mer nnd Railroad Commissioner W. D. Nesbitt nnd General Agent A. D. Light- ner and Counsel E. K. Campbell of the Frisco system, the railroad ngrecfl to dismiss its suits agalnnt-the state,'put In the statutory ratea and accept the same general eondltlon* as the Sea board Is now working under, except that the Frisco Is placed In- the see ond class. ASKS RELIEF FOR ALL CONFEDERATES IN CIVIL WAR Washington, Dec. 17.—Representative Johnston has Introduced bills for the relief of Confederate soldiers and elti- xtna of the Confederate states, and to authorise the secretary of war to cause to bo Investigated and to provide for the payment of all claltna presented on behalf of churches, schools, libra ries or hospitals destroyed by tlie United States army during the Civil war. SPRY AT 77 Made Young By Change of Food. Any food or combination of foods that will restore vigor to the digestive organs of N a person 77 years old who had been troubled with Indlgeatlon for years Is worth looking Into. ' This Kansas woman nays: “I am 77 years old and for many years had suffered from Indigestion which 1 supposed was caused by old age. Thought the weakened organs would never do good service any more. "I became so wank I could hardly get about, my breath came with diffi culty, I was really In a bad way. lived as 1 always had. ate meat and other things thot were dearly too heavy for my digestion, but 1 did not,know any better way. "Five months ago 1 came to the conclusion that I would not live much longer without help of some kind. I was badly discouraged until one day I read about Grape-Nuts, what It had dene for others, and finally I concluded to try It myself. "Wonder of wonders, what a change It made, t eat three heaping teaspoon- fuls with cream for breakfast and the same amount for supper. Of course. I eat fruit and something light to make up a meal, but I can eat a hearty din ner-leaving out meat. "How good 1 feel. I can do more work In a given ttnte than for the past five yean. I can walk » mile* or more and can hardly believe my own senses os to the change. I did not have much faith at first, but the next thing 1 knew r would get up In the morning and rush around and do things no easily It surprised me. All this change Is clearly due to Grape-Nuts and I am thankful.” Name given by the Postuni Co, Battle Creek. Mich. Read the little booklet. "The Road to Well, villa,’* In package*. "Thera's a Rea son." THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY Invites You to Buy Now and Pay After Xmas.... OUR LIBERAL CREDIT SYSTEM relieves the strain of heavy Xmas ship ping—you’ll find in this immense stock gifts for every member of the family, not the trashy, temporary kind, but those that give comfort and lasting pleasure —the sensible kind. Here are a few suggestions that are exceptional values, N but they will not be here long. THIS CHAIR is made of solid Oak and Mahoganized Birch frame. Very massive, has springs under the seat, tufted cushions of any color or pattern, that can be turned and used on This illustration shows the best ' Morris Chair in the world for ' either side—it’s the best Morris Chair ever shown for the money. Others at $12, $15, $18 up to $50. Use our liberal credit system-—after making your selections just tell the salesman how you u)ant the payments divided, weekly or monthly, the cost is no more, everything marked in plain figures and at one price. Ladies' Desks in Oak, Mahogany and Early English The newest styles, the newest finishes — they start at $6.50 and up to $75.00 Cellarettes in Mahogany and Early English with glassware, chips and decks complete, $12, $18, $25 and up ■Plain ones without glassware at low a * $9.50. YOU NEVER saw a better rocker for twice the price--it's made of solid Oak and Ma h ogani zed Birch—saddle seat— high back—hand pol ished, and is as com fortable as a rocker can be—just a spe cial for the holidays. ROCKER LIKE ILLUSTRATION Only a Few of These. Others Higher, Others Lower In Price. I Music Cabinets as low as $6.50. Combination Cases $15.00 and up. Book Cases in Oak or Mahogany with glass doors, $12.00 and up. Princess Dressers in all woods $19.50, as low as $15.00 in Oak. Toilet Tables in all woods, $15.00 and up. Parlor and # Library Furniture of every description, Rug3, Mattings, etc., in fact every thing in Furniture and Floor-coverings. CarmichaeKFalman Furniture Co. 74-76 WHITEHALL STREET. J 4