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THE ATLANTA GSORQJA.X AND NEWS, TUE8DAI. DECEMBER U. ROOSEVELT Lawson Says Moneyed Interests Will Ever Tolerate Bryan. IS FIRST ELECTED UNDER NEW CHARTER Mrs. Bradley’s Children At tempt to Break Last Testament. TRICKERY BEGUN WITH THE FLURRY Says President Is Surround ed and Is Holpless in Third Term Matter. New York, Dec. 24.—Thomas W. Lawson’s plan to give President Roose velt. willy-nilly, a third term, which f hall make Governor Johnson, the Democratic executive of Minnesota, the president's running mate, has provoked comment, amused and otherwise, in New York. The plan Is to be pushed, Salt Lake City, Dec. 24.—On the ground that the late Senator Brown, who was shot to death In Washington by their mother, Mrs. Annie Bradley,: had frequently acknowledged them i as her children, Arthur Prown Bradley and Martin Montgomery Bradley have filed suit, through their guardian. Mrs. Madison,' mother of Mrs. Bradley, to break the will of the former senator, contending that his disavowal of them in the will was due to an abnormal state of mind, resulting, the complain ant avers, from habitual intoxJca- ‘ tion. SENATORSAYS - UNIONISTS WILL QUIT GOLDFIELD Washington. Dec. 24.—After a con sultntion with President Roosevelt Senator Nixon declared the president could not very well modify his order directing the withdrawal of troops from Goldfield. He ^assorted that the Western Federation of MIners would not be known In Goldfield when the trouble had been concluded. TIED ROPE TO NECK, JUMPED FROM TREE *«*' .,i,h tt. nr in-on•! will ferson a bachelor, farmer n wc °rd with It* prcrtaj^nlat * well- M year5 0 f age, committed suickle WVS 11 IS™, Mr !>• yesterday by hanging him.,elf. In his formal announcement Mr. Lawson avoids any direct statement that his chosen candidates—President Roosevelt and Governor Johnson—have acquiesced In his political program, but bv suggestion It was made clear that at the white house conference of Tues day morning the Lawson political plan was put before the president. r- Roosevelt Realizes Position. “Since the panic. President Roose velt lias awakened to a realization tlwit if he leaves his policies half-way es tablished he will, ns he should, go Into history as an unworthy bungler. "President Roosevelt now realizes that if. at the coming elections, the system's tools are placed in the white house, the people, when they realize it, will do something, and President Roosevelt realizes that that something will be something momentous. "1 say President Roosevelt realizes this because he Is not a fool, and If he Is not a fool he must realize it. Roosevelt Surrounded. "When the crisis was on President Roosevelt was suddenly and with dia bolical Ingenuity surrounded—com pletely surrounded. "He was compelled to allow moves and to make the move himself, which made it possible for the system to know now that the Republican and Demo cratic candidates will be satisfactory to it. 1 personally know the system will be satisfied with the nomination made by either party that it will willingly finance either or both parties thru the campaign to any extent necessary, re gardless of who the candidates may be, provided Theodore Roosevelt is not one of them. I personally know the system will furnish willingly all money and other backing to elect William Jennings Bry an. or his opponent, whoever he may be. provided he Is not Theodore Roose velt, and the money thus willingly, eagerly furnished, will be the money of the same men who furnished $5,000,000 In 1896 to steal the presidency from Mr. Bryan. "I personally know that the system knows William J. Bryan to be what we all know him to be—a clean, honest, unpurchasable, Godfearing, country- loving American, In other words, they know him to be a white man. Never theless. they are satisfied to put him In the white house because they believe that they can discredit him at the very beginning by showing the world his helplessness. Contemplate Trickery, ‘With this knowledge, and with full inside knowledge of the plan of the system, with full knowledge of the contemptible trickery begun with the panic. President Roosevelt is so sur rounded by circumstances and by the system's trickery that he can hot, In Justice to the people and to his own manhood, move head or hand, directly °r indirectly, to secure for himself an other term.' "If Theodore Roosevelt Is not given another term, there will come to the people soon after the Inauguration ot his successor such dissatisfaction with his successor’s work, such ang*r at the realization that they are harnesed by the system for another four years that there will swfep over this eountrv a _ _ _ . He lived with Isom lsdell, some eight miles southeast of Harlem. Just over the line in Richmond county. He arose at 5 o’clock and told lsdell that he was going out to feed the stock, and on reaching the barn he selected a rope, then tying It around his neck, climbed a near by pine, and securfni the other end to a stout limb, Jumpei off. He was found some forty-five minutes later by lsdell. Mr. Ward had been very despondent for the past few weeks. He lost con siderable money on his watermelon croj).the past season. SIMS IS ACQUITTED IN FEDERAL COURT Birmingham. Ala., Dec. 24.—A jury In the United States circuit court this morning rendered a verdict declaring W. L. Sims not guilty dt conspiracy Ith Alex R. Chisolm, formerly paying teller of the First Natlonul bank, of Birmingham, in the embezzlement of $100,000 from that institution. Sims was the manager of a brokerage con cern thru which Chisolm speculated ex tensively. The case of P. G. Smith, in dieted with Sims and Chisolm, will probably be TTlsmissed. tornado which will leave In its wake appalling disaster.” moonshiners go HOME FOR XMAS Judge Newman acted the role of Hnutn ' Ians Tuesdsy morning and ns n result '•Fre will I** happiness In the homes of live mountaineers. The judge signed orders "(spending ntuU tuodffrtug sentences lm- <1 for violations of the revenue laws and this mnuner lie gave the live men free- Christmas, •hese prisoners nre John Myers, sentence •'•"pended in Clarke county Jail; b. N. two-month sentence in Clarke county J*u xii'pcnded; Solomon Waldrop, two- gonth sentence in Whitfield Jail suspended: r 8. Brnmlett, sentence in Fulton comity Iiil modified, and Harrison I)outhit. two- "“tdh sentence in Whitfield county Jail huh- Pended. All these men had received short Jail ^•ntences in addition to fines and had served greater part of the time given them, this reason Judge Newman thought ' nristraat was a good time to shorten their "•Rteuces u few days and allow them to be at home with their families. body of mallory is laid to rest epben ... • held here, attended by n concourse ot mends from orer the entire state. In narmony with Senator Mallory’s wishes ami i parenta and favorite sister. FEROCIOUS ’POSSUM IS CAUGHT IN CITY Has Brer 'Possum turned burglar? This is a question which is agitating Policeman 'Roberts, who caught a big ’possum Tuesday morning about o’clock acting suspiciously in Viaduct place. Brer 'Possum was captured only a few feet from the barber shop of J. Ed Walker, which was burglarized Sun day night. No information could be obtained concerning tho 'possum, and It Is being held on suspicion. Officer Roberts was walking along Viaduct place when he noticed the 'possum some distance ahead of him, In the vicinity of tho barber shop. At sight of the policeman, the 'possum sneaked In a dark corner and attempt ed to hide. Roberts had his eye on the animal, however, and, slipping noiselessly into the corner, seized it. The ’possum, like a real burglar, show ed resistance, but was quickly subdued. It was then sent to the police station. POLICEMEN’S GOAT CENTRAL ATTRACTION An Angora goat, with a propensity ror scrapping witn policemen, is tne main attraction at the police station Just now. This goat, which seems to be an oucast with no friends, was captured a few day* ago in Decatur-st. by Call Officers Gallaher and Anderson, after a fierce fight. The goat resisted arrest with the viclousness of the most stub born prisoner, and butted the officers like a live battering rant. They flnnlly succeeded In getting It to the police station, however, and placed it in the stable. Two or three nights ago the goat attacked one of the negro -hostlers in the stable and came near killing him. The negro was rescued by other employees of the sta ble. after the goat had knocked him down and waf delivering blow after blow with his head. Following this stunt, the pugilistic goat escaped front the stable and ran Into Decatur-st. rail Officer Bentley gave chare and the goat turned on' him. Standing on its hind legs, the goat would charge the officer. The agfie officer, however, proved good on his legs and dodged the well-aimed blows. Call Officer Maddox finally came to the assistance of Bentley and the two managed to get the goat back to the stable. Since then several officers have gone back to the stable to look at the light ing goat, and it promptly showed an inclination to scrap. The goat Is now closely confined Jn a »B*ll and Is fas tened with a heavy chain. It will probably be sold at the next “ole boss’ sale of the police department. Any person who doesn’t object to continually fighting may get a bar gain. Christmas Tree and Sou venirs Besides Tempt ing Menu. Christmas at the Aragon and Majes- OVCrCOfttS tic hotels will be celebrated by a feast of good things and decorations worthy the Yuletlde. J. Lee Barnes, proprietor, and Jesse N. Couch, manager, have been lying awake at night to think of plans for making this the biggest Christmas the hotels ever knew and to eiebrate the recent lease of the Majes Choose the man’s gift among these things tic. / HON. JOE M. MOON. New Mayor of Cartersville, Who Will Assume Reins of Govern ment First of Year. Cartersville, Gu.,, Moon. CartersvIlle’L I , {Bent member of the Ilartow county bar. lie Is n native of CnrterarHIe mill bus always stood for progressiveuess and good gov ernotenf. He will resume the reins of the city gov eminent the first iluy of January, lie was elected over lion. Paul Gllrcath, who has been mayor for two terms. Mr.Jdoon in the first chief executive elected under the new city charter. QUITS m DEPT, Washington. Dec. 24.— Bear Admiral Brownnon, chief of the bureau of nnvign tion of the navy department, has resigned, nd the resignation has been accepted by lie-prepldent. The cause for the admiral’s action was not announced this afternoon and the closest secrecy was main till ned by all the officials of the war department. In the absence of Secretary Taft no Vine In the department would make any com ment on the resignation. Admiral Brown- son was graduated from the naval academy In 1863 Among the rumors which have stirred up by the recent agitation against the so-called •‘clique’' in the conduct of naval construction, was one to the effee that the senate would refuse to eondrn. Brownson’s appointment ns chief of tho Im- [*mt of navigation because he was a retired aval officer placed In an appointive post tion. Another rumor has It that difference! exist between the admiral and the head o* the navy department over questions of val policy. EARLY CLOSING LAW Mobile, Ala., Dec. 24.—The prohibi tionists were today thrown Into con- ternatlon by the opinion of City Attor ney Boykin B. Boone, declaring that the o’clock closing law was unconstitu tional. The prohibitionists have already started a movement to petition Govern- Comer to call an extra session of the legislature that it may enact a law pro viding for constitutional prohibition, the same to take effect Immediately after passage. GROOM DIES HOUR * AFTER WEDDING hllailflphla. Dee. 24.-flW. Ht.nger, j l.lont of tho Flegsnspen 'Brewery „t J •irk .llotl here mi hour after hi* i r in in' In Urn. llnry C. Flextu.pau, widow of the fimnilrr of tho brewery.- Ht.nn.r wnn brought here to be operated on for nppeii- illrltT>. Hr tolled to rally. ^DIXIE BUS. COLLEGE, ATLANTAi £rA« THOROUGHNESS-DISCIPLINE- UP- TO-DATENESS-EPEICIENtX BERNARD C.ANSTED, President. ODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOtuKHjOOQ O FIVE KILLED IN 24 HOURS O AT BEGINNING OF WEEK. O o New Orleans, Dec. 24.—Five men 0 O killed by pistol or knife In Louis- O 0 lana and Mississippi during the 0 O last twenty-four hours Is the rec- O O ord up to today of Christman O O week fights in this section. Q 3 O 0^000000000^0000000 00 oog O U. 8. POSTAGE STAMP 0 0 18 VALUED AT $4,000. 0 0 O O New York, Dec. 24.—-A remark- O 0 able United States postage stamp 0 0 has Just found its way Into a col- O O lection of George H. Worthington, O O of Cleveland, at a price which is O 0 acknowledged to be about $4,000. 0 0 The stamp Is a postmaster’s pro- O O visional, Issued in Alexandria, Vo., 0 0 in 1847. und is printed on blue 0 0 papfir. O 0 0 Q0OQ00000000O0000000000000 MRS. LONGWORTH ABLE TO WALK Every guest in the two hotels will re vive a souvenir worth keeping. The I ladles will be given, pretty bookmarks ) ami the gentlemen wJU receive sterling silver watch fobs. The Christmas tree at the Majestic on Christmas night be a feature. Tlte menu for Christmas dinner at the two hotels follows: Blue Points Green Turtle Soup Heart Celery Queen Olives Suited Almonds Broiled Spanish Mackerel, Lemon But ter Julienne Potatoes Roast Prime Beef (au Jus) Rbast Turkey Chestnut Dressing Cranberry Sauce Sweetbreads. Larded, with Mushrooms Apricot Patties Whipped Cream Creamed Potatoes Green Peas Asparagus, Hottandafse Candled Yams Waldorf Salad English Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce Ice Cream Assorted Cake Mixed Nuts Figs Layer Raisins Coffee Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Rogers, Peet &'Co. suits and $15 to $50 Smoking Jackets . $5,to$18 Fancy. Waistcoats $2 to $8.50 Fine Neckwear 50<^J:o $2.50 Fine Gloves . $1.50 to $6 Handkerchiefs , 10c to $1 Silk Mufflers . 75c to $3.50 Holiday Suspenders 50c to $5 The Miller Silk and Opera Hats $8.0 Miller Derbies and Soft Hats $5.00 Bath and Lounging Robes . , . $3.50 to $30 HolidayUmbrellas$3.50to $20 Walking Canes 25c to $7.50 Suit Cases and Bags $3 to $27.50 Leather Hat Boxes $6 to $10 All kinds of Jewelry 25c to $10 HE MAY APPOINT CENTRAL BANK AS NEAL'S RECEIVER Cononiued from Pago Ono, s And all sorts of good gifts for boys. Open This Evening. Daniel Brothers Co. L. J. DANIEL, President 45-47-49 Peachtree—Opposite Walton Street Washington, pec. 24.—-Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, who was operated upon nearly two weeks ago for appendicitis, is able today to walk about the white house for the first time since the opera tion. FATALLY BURNED CLEANING CHIMNEY Special to The Georgian. Washington, Ga., Dec. 24.—While burning out a chimney Sunday Mrs. Lucy Marshall's clothes caught on fire and she received injuries which ended fatally pearly Monday morning. Mrs. Marshall was 60 years old and was tin u room with an aged mother when tlW accident occurred. The funeral was held today at 2 o'clock. The accident occurred near Aonia, In this county. WILL EXTRADITE CASHIER WALKER Washington, Dec. 24.—Tile state depart* ent today transmitted instructions to Am- tssndor Thompson in Mexiconrrange tor the extradition ot IV. 11. Walker, the absconding bunk cashier of New Britain. L’onu., who was captured sererol days ago. 00OO0OOOC0OOOOO0O0O0OOO000 O GIVES TOWN $2001X10 O TO ROUT LIQUOR 8ALE. O o o 0 Hudson. Ohio, Dec. 24.-r-Beeause O O a gift of $200,000, supposedly made 0 0 by W. Ellsworth, millionaire New O 0 York coal man. which promises O O to make this town a mode! vil- 0 0 lags, provided that the sale of li- 0 0 quor ceases before the money Is O 0 paid over, Hudson has voted out O 0 saloons by a vote of 266 to 188. O 0000000000000000000000O00O and facilities for conducting a banking business, Is pointed out by Mr. Bran nen, who is head of the firm of Brannen & Anthony. To The Georgian Tues day Mr. Brannen outlined his views. . “Let Governor Smith appoint Mr. Candler trustee to take charge of the bank.” ho said. '.'Then Mr. Candler could at once go over the assets, study the report of the examiners and deter mine Just what are immediately avail able. He could then begin immediate payment to depositors of a share of their deposits, thereby tiding many over a stringency which would other wise be deeply felt. Could Begin Payment. The Neal Bank has. In round num bers, $2,000,000 of deposits. It has $200,000 in ready cash and currency, ac cording to the report shown. There is 10 per cent of the amount due deposi tors already available. Even this 10 >er cent would be of great service to tundreds of the depositors. Other as sets may quickly be realized upon, and as fast ns a substantial sum is collected could be paid, pro rata. Mr. Candler has expressed himself favor ably, and at the meeting of the clear ing house association, J understand, of fered to take over the Neal Bank upon certain terms, which, however, did not appear feasible to the association.” it is argued b>” the depositors who have considered this plan that it would be far better to place the affairs of the bank in the hands of a banker than to appoint u lawyer as trustee. The lat ter would necessary have to transact the business thru some bunk. It is be lieved that Mr. Candler, should he be made trustee, would advance a large amount from his own funds upon such assets of the Neal Bank us were shown to be absolutely sound and readily available, and in this way would return to depositors a large share of the sums due them without waiting for actual realizations upon those assets. It is stated that the depositors in the savings bank department will have the last claim upon the proceeds from the bank under the law. Under ordinary conditions, a savings bank reserves tho right to delay payments from deposits for sixty days, and it Is stated that the trustee appointed may take the same time before beginning payment from the savings bank. Redeem Certifieetce. The failure of the Neal Bank iloea not affect in the least the clearing house cer tificates Issued by that tank. The Clearing House Association is pledged to redeem each und every one'of the cer tificates. The Neal Bank hud $200,000 of clearing house certificates. To secure these, the lutuks hud to put in the bunds uf the trus tees $$*>,fl00 of choice collateral—one and a half dollars for every dollar. Tho other lunik* of the association, the fore, will redeem these certificates, nud w receive their money in return front the liquidation of this collateral. If, however, the state hank examiner or the receiver of the hank decides that it would best serve the Interests of the de positors of the Neal Bank to pay the Clear- ins House Association $200,000 with which to redeem the certificate* and thus secure the $3U0,0aii of collateral, the latter course will be taken. The Keiil Bank has in actual cash $-*32,000, It cun, therefore pay the $200,000 for the certificates, secure Its collateral, and then realize on this a great excess over $200,000. It tills la not done und the Clearing House Association keeps the collateral amt liquidates it, nil over $200,000 mi ll Bed will he turned over to the depositors of the Neal Bunk through the receiver. Banka Undisturbed. As nn indication that the temporary un rest caused by the close of the Neal. Bank bus almost entirely disappeared, it was authoritatively reported by bunk officials Tuesday that new deposits were coming In I In larger numbers ami that comparatively few withdrawals were recorded. A number of sum II depositors who became alarmed Monday nml drew their money attorney general, claimed a lien on all Us assets until the execution in favor of the state was fuljy satisfied. The re ceiver was ordered by the judge who heard the case to disregard the claims of the state, and tie was further direct ed to allow parties indebted to said bank by promissory notes or other evi dences of Indebtedness, to offset such indebtedness by whatever sums they might have to their credit upon the books of the concern. The state ex cepted, and the decision of the lower court was affirmed. In rendering his decision, Justice Lumpkin said: “Where a bank which is a state de pository becomes insolvent while In debted to the state, and Its effects are in the hands of a receiver, depositors in the bank who are also Indebted to It by promissory notes have the ri set off against such notes in the of the receiver the amounts Justly due them respectively on their deposits.” Justice Lumpkin held, however,“that depositors in a savings bank or in the savings department of a bank, could not have their Indebtedness offset by their deposits, holding that they are shareholders in the bank, and' as guch would be compelled to pay off their Indebtedness to the bank and take whatever per cen.t the bank was able to pay upon deposits. He Fired the Stick! “I have fired the walking stick I’ve carried over forty years, on account of a sore that resisted every kind of treat ment, until I tried Bucklen’s Arnica Salve; that has healed the sore and made me a happy man.” writes John Garrett, of North Mills, N. C. Guaran teed for Piles, Burns/ etc., by ail drug gists, 25c. BELIEVE SHOOTING RESULT OF FEUD Deaths and Funsrals Special to The Georgian. Columbia. 8. C., Dec?* 24.—R. A. Jeff- coat, the wealthy Orangeburg county farmer, who was mysteriously shot In the back from ambush Haturday while he was on his way home from Liv ingston station, In still alive at Co lumbia Hospital, tho his chances of recovery are slim. The affair Is shroud, ed In mystery still. The belief of the county generally is that the shooting us the result of a family fued that has been brewing between Jeffcoat and his wife for some time. Mrs. Jeffcoat de nies that she was at her daughter’s, near the scene of the shooting. Satur day night. She says her husband's death would prevent financial settle ment pending between them. She has been living at Americus, Ga., for some time, but came here for a settlement. Mrs. Ella Morris, Mrs. Ella Morris, agei^32, died at her residence, 45 Glenn-st., Monday night. The funeral ceremonies were conducted at the residence, Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The Interment was at Suidls cemetery, James M. Hiott, James M. Hiott. the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hiott, died at the residence of his parents, 14 Kllllan-st., Tuesday morning at 2 n clock. The body was sent to Seneca. S, . C., Tuesday afternoon for funeral and Interment. */ * Miss Whmie Key. Miss Winnie Key, aged 17, died at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Key.. 35 WalnuDst., Monday night. The funeral ceremonies will be con ducted at Harry Q. Poole's private chapel Wednesday morning at 6 o’clock. Tho Interment will be at Douglosvllle, Ga. , Miss Emm* Stanley.. r Miss Emma Stanley, aged, 40, died at her residence 228 1-2 Marietfa-st, Monday night. Tho funeral services will be conducted at the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Interment will be at Wefitview ceme tery'. smokTnow EEM Cigarette, and Tobacco. Cure for cold,, catarrh, asthma. At all Cigar Stand, and Drug Stores, 5 Cent,. Y&&L i—, ,i «*»• "wwJJY.M.S ; ta.Ua. Office 104 N.pnrofiteKL WIDOW TO RECEIVE POLICEMAN’S PAY Mrs. J. A. Mauler, the widow of Police man J. A. Manler, who was shot nad killed by a negro In Petcrs-st., will receive the salary of her husband for one year. An ordinance by Councilman Terrell adopt ed several years ago provides that in tho of any officer being killed In tho dls- i* his fluty, the widow, or if there widow, the children, shall receler the SMlnry he would have received fop the succeeding twelve months. “ ***'£& t'ltmpboll has The ordinance provide* that the charge CREDITORS OF NEAL BANK If you want to exchange part of your claims on bank for good Atlanta prop erty, see me. I have bought some lot, tn northwest Atlanta for $100 each. I will sell a few of them for $125 each, payable in claims on' Neal Bank. If you had rather have part of your claims In Atlanta property, write or call on T. J. Eudy, 300 Fourth National Bank build ing. Bell 'phone 205$; Atlanta ’phone 1385. QUILLIAN TO STAY IN SEAT NEXT YEAR Alderman F. A. Qullllan will be re-elected mayor pro tern, at the meeting of tbr council of 1908, on the first Monday in Jnu uary. Thl« Is the-prevalent opinion among the wise” ones at the city hall. nnd. ns fsr ..s Is known, there Is no opposition to his re-election. It is tho general opinion of the connci) that Alderninn Qullllitn luis been one of the most Impartial presiding judges the council has ever had. In addition, the alderimiii Is well up on parliamentary law and usages. operTglasses. Largest variety and best prioea at Jno. L. Moore & Rone', 42 N. Broad 8t., Prudentlar building. from the banks returned with it Tuesday uud once more intrusted It to the keeping >f ihe various banking institutions of the •Ity. It I* the coiuMHirtUg of opinion that nil lunger of excitement among depositors carding the finaiielni situation Is now pa» iml it Is generally lielleved that wlthi„ _ ■cry few Jays normal condition* will have nice more settled down. It was stated by officials of the Georgia Snvffig* I tank mu! Trust I’ompnuy Tuesday that their bank has not felt the slightest ef fect from the financial disturbance. No un usual demand* bate been made upon the bank nnd deposit* are erftulug in regularly, titbcr banks, national, stale and savings, express the belief that the temporary com ditlou* caused by the closing of the Neal Bank ended with Monday^ COURT DECISION ON BANK CLAIMS A matter of unusual Interest to de positors in the Neal Bank is a decision handed down by Justice Lttmpkfh, of the auprema court, in *893, In the case of the State vs. Brobston, receiver of the Brunswick State Bank, which be came Insolvent while Indebted to the state. ( The bank r.as placed in the hands of a receiver, and the atate, through its ADMIRAL ROSE ORDERED RETIRED Washington. Dae. S4.-Be«r Admiral At- port ii ..a baa onlarwl plawl on th. retinal Mat of nffleera of tie; navy on Jan uary 3. Hear Ailmlral Una. la eoiuninmlnnl of the naval (nation uf the great lake. One and one-half gross Waterman’s Pens just in for Xmas. The “CO-OP,” 97 Peachtree Street. SALVATION ARMY- GIVES XMAS DINNER Major John M. Bergman and hi* force of worker* nt the headquarter* of the Kfilvn- tiou Army were busy Tuesday arranging the bankets to In* given out to poor fcmlileii of the city Tuesday nlghf. The distribution of Christmas dinner* will liegin at '■ o'clock nnd will last until 7. ‘ rd* for the lmskcts have been issued to families nnd In addition fo tfila there * twenty-five applications received late which have been Investigated and which will be taken care of. In addition to n chicken, there are vege- tables ami other things which gc. with a dinner (trench basket and the nmtama will make more tbiiu n good meal for a family *>f five persona. This mean* that through the aid of tbeT ‘ ' ‘ people will PACKING HOUSE MAKES FINE DISPLAY One ot the most unique and attract ive displays of chosen dressed cattle, sheep, hogs, etc., wan put on exhibition for the benefit of theJr customers and the public generally by Swift & Com pony In their refrigerator and gales rooms In A!abama-st. Monday. The refrigerator and^hc sales roomo where the display was made were decorated with United States flags and red, white and blue streamers, in the sales rooms was exhibited the. famous Brookfield butter and eggs, and the premium hams nnd bacon sold by this widely known packing house. In the refrigerator was exhibited long rooms of dressed cattle, sheep, lambs, hogs and turkeys. The neatness of the dressfng, and the atmosphere of cleanliness added much to the attract iveness of the display. During the day the company’s place mur thronged with visitors and the representatives of the various retail dealers handling the company’s prod ucts, Tlie exhibition was arranged by A. H. Lewis, general representative of Swift & Company, and W. F. Colladay, locaf manager. ntv Clerk Campbell has so notified Mrs. Mauler. The ordinance provides that the l 1 . 0111 *”- PgH<y commissioners shall keep the name of the officer on the bonks for .. year,.nml that his salary shall lie paid tho widow or children. Officer Mauler weired $75 nor month, so for the year Mrs. Manler will receive $f*0o. MAY INVESTIGATE POLICE DEPARTMENT Auguntti, Ga., Dee. 24.—In an' Inter view this morning, Bryan Lawrence, member of the city council, nnd a prominent bustne,, man of the city, makes serlou, charges agalfist the po lice commission. He charges that cer tain members of the commission have granted Immunity to gamblers- In Au gusta, and that the commissioners or dered the chief of police to make no case against Policeman BarnetL who. It was charged, was recently appre hended In the act of stealing ehoes from a firm In Broad street. I-aw- rence'n statement has caused a eensa- thm. They are made chiefly against It. J. Edcnfleld, who Is to stand for re- election to the commission tomorrow without Opposition. It is possible thaL Instead of an election, the city coun it may order an Investigation. quits’statejub’ TO JOIN RAILROAD Jnk$* Moore, who hna resigned as stats prison warden, has been appointed claim iifr«-nt of the Central railroad, nnd will begin fils new work linuiedlateiy after Ik*. lug relieved of Ids duties with the state. It Im understood that there It n strain: possibility of nlMillshltig the position of prison warden. It would be dlflleult to find a man to fill Mr. Moore's shoe*, n* he wn< peculiarly adapted for the work. He tried to resign two years ago, but nt the earnest solicitation of the members of the voiunds- shined, remained, NEW CHICAGO HOTEL TO COST $3,500,000 Chicago. Dec. 24.—The permit -for the new La Salle hotel to be erected at lot Salle and Madison streets, was token out yesterday, With the fur nishings, the hotel will represent nn Investment of approximately 32,500,000, and with the land which was leased on the basis of a value of $2,500,000, the value will run up to $8,000,000. TAKEN FOR TURKEY MAN IS KILLED Hpprinl to The Georgian. Jesup, Ga., Dec. 24.—Dan Bennett, one of the most prosperous and highly respected farmers of Wayne count v, was shot and killed Monday afternoon by E. C. Fulse, another farmer who resides In the same community. The news ot tne sad tragedy nas Just reached here, and the details are somewhat conflicting. It appear, that Bennett and Fulse were out hunting, and Fulse mistook Bennett for a turkev and shot him. Fulse Is being held pending the coroner's Inquest. ii DEPOSITS INSURED UNDER A SPECIAL CONTRACT DECATUR STREET SANK Atlanta, Ga. W. M TERRY, President. J. G. NORVELL, Cashier.