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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. TURSDAT, DBCRMRRH 17. POLICE HIS IN Did Not Care to Serve Term Under New Admin istration. Speclst to The Georgian. Macon. On., Dec. 17.—Chief of Po lice G. C. Conner-handed hl3 resigna tion to the clerk of the city council Monday night, and from tonight at midnight'the new chief of police. Bam Wescott, will have full charge of the Macon "blue coats." In his resigna tion. Chief Conner says: "Although I have still, as chief of police, a year under my tenure of of fice to serve,-I am equally willing either to profit or be Injured by.an adminis tration whose claim for success has been..a perfect execution' of the law. which the people'of Macon have at list been.persuaded, by a small majority. 1* ' plausible and possible. Knowing that you expect to substitute for the ex perienced and tried ofBIcers of.this de. partment' political supporters of your own and having no Inclination to at tempt to serve or receive compensation under such conditions, I hereby ten der to you my resignation as chief of the police department." STOPS IN ALABAMA At Atlanta Offices Manager Explains That Com pany Is Solvent. igpensl to Tbo Georgian. ' Montgomery, . Dec. 17y—DeptUy •State Insurance Commissioner A.’ C. Sexton h*s revoked the authority of the PicVldent Savings -Life 'Assurance Society of >New York to’ild business In this slate. Tlie notion of the'commla- sloner is based on official Information I hat the society has been euspended from doing further business In New York. The Provident Savings I.lfe Assur ance Society haa a suite of offices on the eighth floor of' the Rngllsh-Amer- lean building In Atlanta with J. It. Nut- ling * Co. managers for Georgia. It was declared at the Atlanta office Monday that the action taken by the Alabama officials was unnecessary, for ihe reason that the company had been prohibited from doing any new busi ness by the Insurance department of New York. This applies to Georgia, (as branch - offices can not do l mess wh(n nothing la being done by .the home office. ’ » ■ The order wss issued by the New' York insurance'department because thi suitilos of the company had heel the 3 than wiped dut by the rt-Sppralkemi of the real estate owned by the com- r iy In New York city. It Is declared the officials of the company that the property owned. In Nf w York has beep TO BE Li AT BOOR OF John Sharp Williams Re fuses to Serve on Ways { . and Means. Washington. Dec. 17.—Signs are not lacking that the. Demor.rata In the house aro.mucti encouraged by the outlook and wilt make a vigorous campaign this winter to lay the financial difficulties of the country at the door of the Re publican party. John Sharp Williams, minority lead er. yesterday announced that he will not again serve on the ways and means committee. He gave as his reason that he win be so busy on the floor as to be unable to follow the committee work. Some of his colleagues, however, attrlb. ute his action to n desire to make Champ, Clark, of Missouri, ranking mi nority member on that committee, and thus give impetus to his boom fof'the speakership In the next houae, should It be Democratic, or for the minority lead, ership, should It be Republican. At least a pact of the policy of Mr. Williams Is.lndlcated by the number of resolutions he has Introduced to amend the Dlngley tariff on specific articles. An aggressive fight against the present tariff will Be made by tho fnlnorlty. WILL SANTA VISIT OLD L Christmas Dinner To Be Served by Gordon Circle. Christmas day at tho Home for Old Women promises to be a most pleas ant one. 'Th«i'Indies of,the Gordon Clr. clc have'plahhed to keep open house nt the home onjfiiat day and It la hoped that Santa Claus jn the form of their numerous friends will pay them a visit with some-of the necessities of Ufa.. A dinner will be sarved the old la dles on ChrUtmas day. On Christmas eve Mrs. Farley, Mrs. Davison and Mrs. Clarke will be at, the'homo to receive any glfta which tHo public may desire to send and dainty baskets will be pre pared for each'lnmate of the home. All parties sending remembrances ore re quested to have them at the home, 19 Bast Mitchell street, by Tuesday morn ing. December-M carried In the assets at the value placed on It by the Insurance department in list,- and that while 1t has not depre dated tn value. It haa been appraised this year at rt figure which Wlftts mlt the half million surplus and gqes. .Itlfo, the i-abltal. v* ;... This being true.-the lav; would not permit the .company to do any new business, but It Is said this la only a technicality. Mr. Nutting Is now In New York, and 1ms Juat sent a tele gram to the Atlanta Office Mylar-the solvent, and company - Is thoroughly that there la.no cause for ularm. It Is pointed out that the company Is In better shape this year than' last, and that ol) the trouble was caused by the different appraisement made by the Insurance departhnent of -Nett- York state on the real estate holdings of the company: , .V • Says Lumber Rate Increase Is Justifiable and Should Hold. PREACHER IS SHOT DOWN BY DOCTOR IN LIQUOR ARGUMENT Harrisburg.. Pa., Dec. 17,—Rev.T. W. Osborne was shot and Seriously wound.’ *1 by Dr. O. H. Long, a physician, dqr. “tempe lng a quarrel over a "temperance" ser mon preached by the former. The cler- ryman challenged reply and the two later engaged In afigry argument. Dr. Long suddenly drew a revolver and fired. The bullet passed through Mr. Osborne's arm and lodged tn the back, s'he minister declared from hls bed lash night that he wJII continue hls enpugf •ml If necessary Is willing to b* shot again. ROAD SUES FOR OVERPAID TAXES Chicago, Dec; 17.—The Chicago and aorthwesterh la suing for taxes' alleged lo he due on gross earnings. The northwestern claims 11,699,980.69 for ‘verpald taxes on Interstate business. Washington. Dec. 17.—In opening their case before the Interstate com merce commission' cn complaint of tho Pacific coast lumbermen against tho proposed increase of 26. per cent In the rates of forest product, attorneys for the defendant railroad companies, placed James J. Hill, former president of the Great Northern system, on the stand yesterday. The defonae of the railroads la that Ihe former rate of 40 cents per 109 pounds was an abnormally low rate In augurated twenty years ago, partly to get the business and partly to old In the development of the lumber Inter ests In the northwest. The Industry now having become highly developed end prosperous, ihrifallroods'hold the rote should be advanced.' •,... AUTO AND BUGGV STRUCK BY TRUCK Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root Highly Recommended By Atlanta Druggists T. H. BRANNEN. B. ANTHONY. BRANNEN & ANTHONY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGI8T8. 102 WHITEHALL 8TRET (Corner Mltohell) Atlanta, Ga., November 28, 1907. Dr. Kilmer St Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gcntlomen—Wo are pleased to ssy that our soles of your prepara tion, namely. Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, are vory satisfactory Indeed and have very materially Increased In the lest six years, which tlmo wo havo been In business nt our present location. It Is a staple article with us and ono which wo nevar hesitate to recommend, as wo have yet to soo our first customer who has not re ceived beneficial results from Its use. This class of remedies wo nro vory glad Indeed to handle, and as sure you of our continued Interest In tho aalo of your preparation. We beg to remain, Your* vory truly, ED O. BROWN. BROWN & ALLEN, JOHN D. ALLEN. RELIABLE DRUGQI8T8, 24 Whitehall Street. Atlanta, Ga., Novomber 25, 1907. Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Blnghamtdn, N. Y. Dear Sira—Our location on ono of tho busiest thoroughfares In At lanta brings us a large retail trade, not only from city but from suburbs os well. Wo thus como In contact with all classes and afe able to Judge as to tho demand for certain preparations handled by ub. We have handled for many years Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and It has given general sat isfaction to our customers—the sales of this article have been Increas ing during the entire period, and It Is one of the staplo articles with us. Yours Respectfully, taking a preparation scientifically compounded from vegetable Herb Liver and Bladder troubles—it is not recommended for everything—but itus the best for any of the above troubles. ELKIN-WATSON DRUG COMPANY PEACHTREE AND MARIETTA 8TREET8. Atlanta, Ga., November 26, 1907. H. L. ENGLISH. President. BELL PHONE Main 2044. J. L. COURSEY, Sec. and Trees. ATLANTA PHONE 1028. WHITAKER-COURSEY DRUG COMPANY Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. , Gentlemen—It gives ub great pleasure to testify to tho merits of your excellent remedy. Swamp-Root, and tho satisfaction It gives our cui** tomors. During the past ten years we do not recall a single Instance where a customer has complained to ub regarding your Swamp-Root. We consider It ono of tha best preparations on the market. Yours truly, ELKIN-WATSON DRUG CO. DRUG8 AND DRUGGIST8' 8UNDRIES. 29 Marietta 8treet (Corner Broad) . Atlanta, Oa.. Novomber 30, 1907. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: Wo do not hesitate to say that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root Is the most reliable remedy, for what It Is recommended, that wo have on our shelves. It Is spoken of very highly by our customers who uso it. ‘'"-'ill Our sales are Increasing every day. Very respectfully, WHITAKER-COURSEY DRUG CO. ' ' -Jrp~ By ■To Prove What SWAMP-ROOT, the Great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy, Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of The Georgian and News May Have a Sample Bottle FREE. ha Just the remedy they needed. The value and success of Swamp-Root EDITORIAL NOT E.—So successful Is Swamp-Root In promptly overcoming even the most distressing cases of kidney, liver or bladder troubles, that to prove Its won derful merits you may have a aample bottle and a book of voidable Information, both sent absolutely freo by mall. The boo* contains many of the thousands upon thou sands of testimonial letters received from men and women who found Swamp-Root to _ Is so well - known that our renders are advised to send for a sample bottle. In' sending' your address to. Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. Y., bo sure to Bay that you read this generouB offer In Tho Atlanta Georgian and Nows. You can purchase the regular flfty-cent and ono-dollar slzo bottles at tho drug stores everywhere. —- DIXIE HEIRESS RE- SALOON tfEQESSITT, SAYS MINISTER New York, Dec. 17.—Lees than a month after she had declarid that she was unswervingly committed to a (In gle life-henceforth. Mrs. Blllse Jones Robinson, a beautiful'Southern heiress, haa married. She la now Mrs. A. W. Church and 1( back at her home after a honeymoon In an automobile, which included an experience In last Satur day’s driving enow storm. They de clared today that It was a delightful trip. In aplto of the weather. She K the daughter of Colonel A. T. Jones, of Birmingham, Ala., a million aire Iron and steel man. Her mother wss a Virginian and at her death she Inherited a great fortune, together wlttf I "Staiigh.” the estate at Hot Springs. At her mother’s death Mrs. Church went to "Staugh" to live, afterwards buying the SeVenty-fourth street house when it became necessary for her to Lansing, Mich., Dec. 17.—Bishop Charles D. Williams, of Detroit, In an address yesterday at St. Paul’s Epis copal church, contended that at pres ent ssloons are a necessity. When a substitute for the saloon pleasure Is found then prohibition cjln be worked out, he said. Horsa Show Dlraotors lo Most. A meeting of the Atlanta Horsa Show Association will bo held In the rooms of tha Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Tho meeting Is for the purpose of auditing and check ing up tha financial affairs of the asso ciation. All bills have been paid, but the association does not yet know whether It made or lost money. Horae ehows are assured for the future here’. GOVERNOR 8END8 TROOPS TO SCENE OF RIOT. Louisville, Ky.. Dec. 17.—Upon rec ommendation by Adjutant General Johnston, Governor Wilson ordered company H, of the First Kentucky mi litia, to leave Loutsvlllo this morning for Hopkinsville. Colonel W. B. Hal- deman and Captain R.,J. McBrldo will accompany company H to look over the situation. COMMIS8ARY CLERK CREMATED IN CAR. Tredgar. Ala., Dec. 17.—Commissary Clerk Wobstfr of tho Seaboard Air Line railroad was cremated In Ills car yesterday morning and a large supply of provisions which was stored In tho car was destroyed. The car was on a ride track attached to a work train. The coroner believes tiint Webster was bound and gagged after being, robbed. have an operation performed In New Robinson performed the op. Church afterwards York. Dr. Robinson eratlon and Mrs. married him. A PLEASANT SMOKER EEM Medicated Cigarettes—Cigar and Drug Stores 6c. An automobile belonging to Dr. W. C. Estes and a buggy belonging- to Chief Jentseri were considerably damaged as the result of a collision with the hook and ladder truck from engine house No. 2 In front of the city -halUMonday aft- -Th°. 0 ;,r«ck was being hurried to a fire ‘ “ ■" .... In attempting to make the turn at the corner of Pryor and Hunter streets the rear wheels skidded- along the street car track and then swung Into tho automobile and the buggy. In addition to smashing up .the'vehicles In rather bad shape: the legs of Chief Jt-ntsen's home were slightly Injured In the collision. ARROW msize collars HAVE BUTTONHOLES WHICH . HAVE BUTTUHnUH.Bnn>*n ,’L'lYl■ AND STRENGTHENED BY A BAR WHICH PREVENTS PULLING OUT. <1 isc mch: 2 roR 2ee. CLUETT. PEABODY «■ CO., HSSSSS STICKS TO' BRIDE Berlin, flee. 17.—Count .Erasmus Er- bacb, who was separated from hls bride by hls family, confined In an In sane asylum and later released by ef forts of hls friends, has sacrificed hls fortune of 81.000,000 for love of hls wife, who was Dora Fischer, daughter of a washerwoman. The-youn'g eount was disappointed that auch action was tsken, but he Is no lass determined to remain with hls bride. The estrangement has not had the effect of lessening hls love, and he stoutly declares that he will work to jount Erbach was taken before a tri bunal at Frankfort-on-Maln. The trl- | buna! after hearing the testimony on i the young count's persistency, decided against him. He straightway Joined hls -bride,, who Is a beautiful woman, i and made no attempt to see hls father. ) COTTON FIGURES ARE CHALLENGED Washington. Dec. 17.—A reeolutlon charging the secretary ; of agriculture with Inaccuracy,' In estimating this year’s .crop, and calling on him to fur nish to congress "the figures and the Information upon which ho baaed hls estimate of the cotton crop of the Fnltel States for 1907“ wss Intro duced In the house Monday by Sir. Heflin, of Alabama. EVINS’ EVINS’ EVINS’ EVINS’ Think of the wonderful scope this allows, as you witness tho immense stocks hero, and scan the great range of prices. A store simply filled with suggestions of most suitable gift things. The extremely interesting displays now afford best choosing. Come tomorrow and profit by an early selection; secure the advantages of the special prices offered, and the convenience of most liberal terms. Morris Chairs Similar to illustration — a beautiful chair, oak or. mahog any frame, upholstered in red or green velour; price $6.50. In finer qualities ranging up to $21 handsomest of genuine The handsomest of genuine leather are $22.50 to $27.50. Allwin Folding Go-Carts Completely Satisfactory and lfoldi the most desirable of all folding go-carts. The -Allwin ean be quickly folded up and carried with perfect easo anywhere. Wo aro oxelnsive Atlanta agents for Allwin folding go- carts. Price $10. Dining Tables In quartered oak, with polished top, similar to cut, at $16.50. Other styles of round tables, suitable for gifts, at $15 to $47.50. Square tables, $5.50 to $15. Victor Talking Machines Leather Couches Entertainment, the greatest possible day and evening. variety, at all times, Fortunate is the home to receive a Vic tor talking machine as a gift. In chase leather, handsome couches at $13.50, $15, Prices, $10 to $100. $16.50, $17.50 and $18. Genuine leather couches at $25 Re^irds—a full assortment. Perhaps to $65. Our $45 couches are the equal of many at $55. You would like to give a dozen records Conches of split leather are not allowed here. We to someone who is already possessed of guard carefully against that kind. a machine. Writing Desks Splendid opportunities for those who would give a woman’s writing desk for a gift. The most attractive, durable and convenient desks are these, • in' greater variety of handsome styles than we ever had before. Desks of golden oak, quarter-sawed oak and .mahogany, beautifully fin ished, strong and substantially^! a d e throughout. As little as $3.75 for a very good desk, up to the finest at $18. Scores of other pleasing styles at $6, $7.50 and $10.50. Every desk an extraordinary value. J. C. & J. G. EVINS 73 60 Whitehall S. Broad Street Street