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REPUBLICANS TO NAME
STATE TICKET ONLY TO
PRESERVE ORGANIZATION
United State* Marshal W. H. John*
■on. chairman of the Republican state
central commute, expects to send out
within a tew days a call for the com
mittee to meet In Atlanta between the
25th and 21th of this month to make
definite plant In reference to the call
ing of a state convention and putting
out a Republican ticket for the state
offices.
••What will be the principal object In
putting out a ticket Just now, Mr.
Johnson?" he was asked.
••More than anything else to pre
serve the party organization, and get
fo good shape so that If at some fu
ture time the outlook/ seems brighter
we shall pe In a position to take ad
vantage of our opportunities," was his
response.
The committee Is composed of _
members, from each congressional (llr
trtet and eight from the state at large.
When approached In regard to the
matter. Postmaster Blodgett said that
his official duties kept him so well oc
cupied that he had little or no time
for politics and could throw no light
on the situation. Collector of Reve
nue Rucker stated that he could not
give out any Information on the sub
ject A prominent Republican, who
refused to be quoted directly
stated that there was no doubt but
that a full ticket would be put out
this year, and that announcement to
that effect would probably be made
within a short time.
ANN O'DELIA DISS DE BAR
IS RELEA SED FR OM PRISON
ON A TICKET OF LEAVE
ny Private Leased Wire.
London, Aug. 14.—Having obtained
the maximum reduction of sentence
for good behavior, Ann O’Della DIss
DeBar. who, on December 20, 1901,
was sentenced to seven years’ penal
servitude for connection with a cult
known as the "Theocratic Unity,” of
which the. man cIalming"to be her hus
band, Theodore Jackson, was the ac
knowledged head, has been liberated
from the Aylesbury prison under ticket
of leave.
Jackson and the woman were arrest
ed In September 1901, as a result of
scandals In connection with the ‘'The
ocratic Unity” organization. Their trial
contumeil three months, and the. tes
timony was of such nature that some
of the London papers refused to print
It. Jackson was given fifteen years
In prison and his companion seven.
Mme. DeBar acHleved great notorie
ty, working a deception by which Lu
ther R. Marsh, of New York, was
stripped of a fortune. She married
Oeneral Joseph H. DIss DeBar In the
seventies and later traveled about the
country presenting herself as the per.
Bonification of occult powers. Then
Oeneral DIss DeBar left the adven
turess. Suit waa brought to show her
up as an Impostor, and she was charged
with conspiring to defraud Marsh. She
was sentenced to a term of Imprison
menL
As Vera P. Ava she fell Into the
hands of the Chicago police, who sent
her to the penitentiary at Joliet for tw
years. Then she married William ;
McOown, In 1895, In Chicago. He was
rich. In 1899 she was run out of New
Orleans with Theodore Jackson, whose
wife she then said she was. Later
they turned up In Capetown, South
Africa, and one of the woman's dupes
was a wealthy contractor. Next the
couple went to London.
ROOT HANDS OUT A JOLLY
TO FAIR FOLK OF URUGUA Y
Special Cable—Copyright
Buenos Ayres, Aug. 14.—The arrival
here today of the Argentine cruiser
Buenos Ayres, bearing American Sec
retary Root and his family was the
signal for the beginning of a live days’
celebration In their honor. The city
Is beautifully decorated with bunting
and-flowers. Arches have been built
In many places which will be brilliant
ly Illuminated at night during the cele
bration. A i
which will ]
At the banquet given In Mr. Root’i
honor at Montevideo, the Amerlan se
retary. In toasting Uruguay, said that
he admired especially the beauty
of the Uruguanyun women and that
there were moments when he would
like to' discontinue his tour and re
main forever In Uruguay. At the end
of the banquet the reception commit
tee presented Mrs. Root with a neck,
lace of pearls, of eleven strings. Miss
Edith Root with another of five ropes
and Mr. Root's son with a flne horse.
KING ED TO ASK KAISER
TO HELP PACIFY RUSSIA
Spelal Cable—Copyright.
London, Aug. 14—The most fruitful
piece of conversation In diplomatic cir
cles today Is a meeting which Is to take
place tomorrow between King Edward
and the Kaiser. It Is confidently be
lieved that King Edward will at this
Interview make clearer his title as Ed
ward the peacemaker, not only by im
proving the relations between England
and Germany, which aro not overeor
dial, but by taking Joint action with
the German emperor, which It Is hoped
will aid In bringing about a peaci '
solution of the problems which con
front the czar of Russia. King Ed
wnrd left London today for Kronblnger,
Prussia, as his Immediate destination.
It Is at this place Instead of Frleder-
Ichof that the meetings of the mon
arch! will take place.
SHIFTING OF GULF STREAM
CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE HEAT
By Privets Leased Wire.
Boston, Aug. 14.—Captain JenaeA, of
the fruit steamer Admiral Schley, Is
responsible for the statement that the
gulf stream la deviating from Its usual
course.
’’The gulf stream usually runs north
from latitude 14 degrees to latitude 18
degrees. It then turns to the east and
Is lost to vessels bound from Boston,”
said the captain. ‘‘Now It Is running
strongly from latitude 14 degree* to
latitude 49 degrees, 15, minutes, or
within 25 miles of Nantucket south
shoal light ship.”
Captain Jensen says that the change
In the course of tl\p stream Is thought
to portend a mild winter.
"If It Is true that the gulf stream
has changed Its course In accordance
with the figures given by Captain
Jensen,” said a Harvard scientist, "an
explanation I* afforded of the excessive
periods of heat and humidity that have
vlsted the Atlantic seaboard during the
present summer. The prevalence op
heavy sea fogs is also explained.”
GEORGIANS AT ANNAPOLIS
HAVE WON DISTINCTION
Special to The Georgian.
Portsmouth, Va., Aug. 14.—Twe
Georgians, who have won distinction
at the United States Naval Academy,
Annapolis, will be graduated from the
great naval training school next month.
They are Midshipman W. P. Beeh-
ler and Carter Land Wright, midship
man. Both have done remarkable work
at the Academy, and will be presented
with their diplomas on Wednesday,
September 12. Secretary of the Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte will. In all proba
bility, perform this pleasant duty, and
address the "middles," who have fol
lowed the strenuous period of study
and Instruction.
These Georgia boys won out, so to
‘peak, a year ahead of time. Their
four-year courses will not expire at
Annapolis until next June, but the
brassing need of naval officers caused
Uncle Sam to cut down their terms at
the Naval Academy to a little more
than three years, and their eupelor
work during that time la also largely
responsible for their early graduation.
Instead of going on the annual sum
mer cruise with the other members of
the second class at the Academy, thyse
two Georgians with other advance.'
“middles” remained In Annapolis and
have been pursuing their studies dog
gedly during the heated term. Next
month they wll realize the fruits of
their sacrifice. Then they will become
full-fledged naval officers. A leave
of one month will be granted them af
ter graduation, and they will visit their
homes, and then will come the nnvy
department's assignment to duty alloat.
They will remain at sea for three years,
and then be, aslgned to shore duty.
Two Florida boys, two South Can'
ll nans. a Louialanan and two midship
men from Alabama will also be gradu
ated on September 12. •
They are as follows;
Robert Allen Burfort, Jr., Florid *
Harvey William McCormack, Flor
ida. ,
David Graham Copeland, South Car
olina.
Clyde Russell Copeland, South Car
olina.
Arthur William Frank, Alabama.
Philip Huston Hammond, Alabama
Irving Hall Mayfield Louisiana.
William Henry Lee, North Carolina
STORM’S FURY BRINGS SADNESS
SECOND TIME TO YEAGER HOME
Special to The Georgian.
Rome, O*., Aug. 14.—Mrs. C. H. Yea
ger was struck and Instantly killed at
her home In Lfndale by lightning yes
terday during a terrific electric storm
which passed over Rome. The furni
ture In the room In which Mrs. Yeager
was seated waa tom to pieces and the
Walls splintered.
Mr*. Yeager was the second wife of
Teager, the latter haring 'lost his first
w ife and daughter in the Galveston dis
aster.
Several Children Shocked.
A large tree, said to be over 199
years old. In frotU of Ordinary John P.
Davis* residence. In North Rome, was
■truck by lightning. Several of Davis’
children who were playing on the front
porch, were severely shocked and stun
ned. -
It was the most terrific thunder
storm that has passed over Rome In
some time. Considerable damage was
done to crops by (he wind.
SENATE GRINDS
OUT A BIG
OF HOUSE BILLS
Fight on Bill to Extend the
Corporate Limits of
Marietta.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Pure Food Bill Special Or-
• der for Wednesday
- Morning.
Local house bills occupied the atten
tion of' the senate Tuesday morning,
and a great mass of them were put
through'the hopper, and a huge stack
read the aecpnd time for action at the
afternoon session Tuesday, .beginning
at 5 o’clock.
Near then-lndup of the morning see.
ston an effort was made to take up the
pure food bill, but Senator Milter waa
of a mind to quit, and he Involved the
senate In a pretty wrangle that occu
pied the time until I o’clock.
Only one local bill found any oppo
sition. and that not of sufficient
strength to prevent Its passage. This
was the hill to extend the city limits of
Marietta. Senator Candler wanted It
re-commltted-to the senate general Ju
diciary committee for some kind of a
report, but Senator Alf Blalock op
posed that procedure.
Just before adjournment the pure
food bill was' made the special order
for the session Wednesday morning
after the reading, of the Journal.
Pay Pension Rsvisor.
At the beginning of the session Tues
day Senator Hand moved reconsidera
tion of the special deficiency bill passed
Monday.
He explained that by an oversight
the sum of )383 due G. W. Hendricks
for work In revising the pension list
had not been put In the bill. This
revision, he stated, had saved Georgia
thousands of dollars. The bill waa re-
considered and the aum due Mr. Hen.
drlcks placed In It.
Monument Appropriations.
The appropriations committee rec
ommended for passage the 215,009 for
the Gordon monument, the 916.000 for
the Oglethorpe monument, and the
27,500 for a hospital at the Soldiers’
home.
House Bills Passed.
By Mr. Davis, of Burke—To make
additional appropriations for the years
1908 and 1907 to supply deficiencies In
several appropriations for expense of
[overnment. Reconsidered to add pay
or G. W. Hendricks, special pension
list rcvlsor.
By Mr. Longing of Campbell—A res
olution to pay pension to L. D. Bel-
lisle.
By Mr. Butts, of Glynn—To amend
several acts Incorporating Rrunewlck.
By Mr. Smith, of Tattnall—To create
board of county commissioners for
Tattnall.
By Mr. Ramsey, of Jefferson—To cre
ate the city court of Louisville.
By Mr. Rainey, of Schley—To estab
lish the city court of Ellavtlle.
By Mr. Donaldson, of Decatur—To
amend the charter of Climax.
By Mr. Buchanan, of Early—To es
tablish the city court of Blakely.
By Messrs. Mason and Alexander, of
DeKalb—To provide for board of
county commissioners for DeKalb.
By Mr. McRee, of Lowndes—To In
corporate ’the town of Naylor.
By Mr. Moody, of Heard—To amend
the charter of Corinth. ,
By Mr. Bush, of Miller—To amend
act establishing the dispensary In Col
quitt, Miller county.
By Mr. Alexnnder, of DeKalb—To
amend drainage laws of DeKalb.
By Messrs. Porter and Hotdgr—To
amend charter of Rome so aa to create
a bond commission.
Ry Mr. Ward, of Coffee—To amend
charter of Bloxton.
By Mr. Mllllkln, of Wayne—To in
corporate the town" of Hlckox.
By Mr. Land, of Wilcox—To estab
lish the city court of Abbeville.
By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To repeal
act Incorporating the town of Newton.
By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To create
charter for the city of Newton.
By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To estab
lish the city court of Newton.
By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To amend
act crentlng county courts Insofar
refers to Bakeri
By Mr. Derrick, of Rabun—To Incor
porate the town of Dillard In Rabun
county.
By Messrs. Hardeman and Holder, of
Jackson—To amend act Incorporating
Pendergrass.
By Messrs. Greene and Griffin, of
Cobb—To extend the Incorporate lim
its of Marietta.
By Mr. Knights, of Berrien—To es
tablish the city court of Tlfton.
By Messrs. Alexander and Mayeon,
of DeKalb—To amend act creating the
public schools of Clarkston.
By Messrs. Brinson and Donaldson,
of Decatur—To revise, consolidate and
amend act establishing board
commissioner* of Decatur.
By Mr. Rosa, of Upson—To authorise
Yatesvllle to Issue bonds.
By Mr. Way, of Pulaski—To repeal
act establishing dispensary In Pulaski.
By Mr. Lawrence, of Chatham—To
allow Savannah to execute a deed to
D. G. Purse to certain lands.
FALL OF TELLER CHISOLM
ATTRIBUTED TO DEALINGS
WITH THE BUCKET SHOPS
Special to The Georgian.
Birmingham, Ala.. Aug. 14.—Alexan
der Chisolm, charged with embessllng
funds of the First National Bank. 9100.-
000, alleged to have been taken, will
have to make a 950,000 bond to appear
before the United States commissioner
next Monday for a preliminary trial.
The tame amount was required of W.
L. Sims and 910,000 of C. M. Hayes, the
stock anil cotton brokerage managers.
Pending the Making of the bond
Chisolm spent the night at the Hill
man Hotel In the custody of a marshal.
Two warrants were Issued yesterday
against Chisolm, one against 81ms,
one against Hayes, and one against P.
■■MU SMMmHVMI . _ ex.
change Immediately In the rear of tbs
bank.
According to the warrant the
amounts secured, with the dates, wers
as follows:
May 19, 92.000: May 22. 92,000; May
28, 95.000: May 29. 92.600; May 20,
930,000: May 30. 315.000; July 2, 310.-
000; July 3. 33.000. Total 371.50.
The second warrant make* the same
charges with the names of 81m* and
Hayes substituted for that of HmRlj.
The sums paid to these parties, accord
ing to the warrant, were as follows:
May 17. 35.000; May 91. 38,000; June
1, 35,000: June 19, 35.000; June 19,
35,000; June 23, 35.000; June 23, 35.000.
Total 338.000. H
POLICE SAY “RICH WIDOW” TRUST
WAS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED
TO FLEECE “ELIGIBLE HUSBANDS”
Dy Private Leased Wire.
New York, Aug. 14.—Mrs Blna F.
Verrault, alias Mrs. Helen Hamilton,
accompanied by Mrs. Brown, reached
the Federal building and went to the
marshal’s office shortly before noon
today. *
Dr Private Leased Wire.
New York, Aug. 14.—While deputies
from the United States marshal'* of
fice hunted today for Mrs. Blna Ver-
rault, alias Helen Hamilton, Marshal
llenckel sat at his desk and wnlted In
almost hoptleas expectancy that the
woman might appear. It was believed
■he has fled from the city.
Astounding revelations, which have
been secured by federal officials con
cerning the game of hearts for money
played by Mrs. Verrault reached their
climax today.
It has been learned almost beyond
a doubt that Mrs. Hamilton was a
member of a unique "matrimonial bu
reau," conducted entirely by women
This bureau, It Is believed, had
branches all over the United States.
In every large city In the country wo
men almost as clever aa Mr*. Hamil
ton are said to have carried out plana
of fleecing “eligible husbands" on an
elaborate scale.
They would hire apartments, and
the places would be furnished In n
most elaborate scale. All of the costly
furniture would be bought on the In
stallment plan. In these luxurious
apartments, the matrimonially Inclined
victims would coll to see the wealthy
widow "who wanted a husband.” The
wealth nnd splendor of It all would
stun the man and Inter on they would
lend large sums and then the "wealthy
widow” would vanish, and the Install
ment men called nnd took away the
unpaid for furniture.
Mrs. Hamilton wo* the queen of the
"rich widow" trust, but Mrs. lseela
Brown, who lived with her, la said to
have been the real powor behind the
throne. Mr*. Brown, It Is dsclared,
originated all the Ideas for fleecing
men who wanted to wed rich widow*.
HOKE SMITH MANAGERS
READY WITH THE CASH
8pedal to The Georgian.
Columbus, Ga., Aug. 14.—Tho quan
dary In which the Democratic execu
tive committee of thle county found It
self In regard to funds to pay the ex
penses of the primary election has
been somewhat lessened by the offer
of friends of Messrs. Howell 'nnd
Smith to divide the amount necessary
TIES OF MARRIAGE.
DIDN'T HOLD THAW
TO HMTTK WIFE
Arrested for Flirting—Mi's,
' Thaw to Tell on
White.
and pay It promptly.
Captain J. J. Slade, a warm supp
cr of Mr. Smith, and L. F. Garrard,
who Is managing the campaign for Mr.
Smith here, have both assured the
committee that the Smith part of the
expenses would be forthcoming.
The Howell men have not yet taken
any decided action, but they have as
sured tho committee that they would
stand their share of the expense.
k l TO BUILD
TEMPORARY SHED
Thu Louisville «n<t Nnsbvllle railroad
was Tuesday lournlnft granted a permit flor
the erection of n Urge abed to tabs the
ire of the prearnt freight depot, and
__ be used temporarily until fbo naar
terminal* are completed.
The shed Is lo coat QMOQ, nnd will
only 1m* used for alioat four months, as
-* “ -***“ “•** u Is to be torn
BISHOP O’CONNOR
TALES WITH POPE
Special Cable-Copyright.
Rome, Italy, Aug. 14.—The announce
ment Is made at the Vatican today that
the pope received Bishop O’Connor, of
Washington, In a long and cordial con
ference. Bishop O’C’onoor Is rector of
the great Catholic university at Wash
ington.
By Private leased Wire.
New York. Aug. 14.—It was. an
nounced definitely today that Mrs.
Evelyn Thaw would take the witness
stand and testify In behalf of her hus
band, Harry K. Thaw, at hie trial for
the murder of Stanford White. Eve
lyn Thaw always had been willing to
testify, but Clifford W. Hartrldge,
Thaw’s counsel, repeatedly said that it
would not be necerstry. -
Thaw’s wife will not spare hereelf In
the ordeal that ehe must face, but will
reveal the Innermost seerste of the cir
cles In which Stanford White was one
of the shining lights and of which ehe
hereelf was a victim.
Thaw Was Arrested.
Most Important of all, Mrs. Thaw’s
testimony will reveal the Incidents of
the day of the tragedy. She Is ex
pected to testify that White sent her a
basket of roses on the late afternoon
of that day accompanied by a note In
which he expressed hie desire to see
her at once. This note Is now In the
possession of the Thaw defense end
will be produced at the trial.
The arrest of Harry Thaw In Wll
kfnsburg. Pa., three months after hi*
marriage for forcing hi* attentions up
on a young girt there, was admitted by
the chief of police of that place today,
and It turned out that Thaw spent
nearly a night In a lock-up.
GBANDJURYTHREATENS
TO IGNOBjl, JEROME
Proposes to Hear Other Wit
nesses as to the Ice
Trust.
By Private Leased Wire.
New York. Aug. 11—Both sessions
today, It Is announced, wll! be devoted
by th# grand Jury to Investigating the
local Ice situation. Certain members
of the grand Jury have decided not to
watt any longer for District Attorney
Jerome nor will they rest content with
the testimony of the witnesses Jerome
sees proper to call. It Is asserted that
they hove found a subtle connection
between some witnesses to be aubpe-
naed and subsidiary concern* of the ice
trust. The grand Jurors want to hear
certain people, and will call them a«
witnesses whether Jerome Is pleased
or not. _______
TRY A WANT AD
E
TO CREATE NEW
STATE_OFFICIAL
Senate Bill Making Lieuten
ant Governor Fails of
Two-Thirds Vote.
The house Tuesday morning defeated
the senate bill of Senator Wheatley
to create the office of lieutenant gov
ernor, after a debate which occupied
most of the morning session. The bill
received a majority of the vote repre
sented but lacked the necessary 117
Votes necessary to lit passage..
Mr. Felder, of Bibb, Introduced
substitute bill which provided for the
succession df cabinet officers to the
governorship In case of a vacancy bul
this was also lost through lack of a
two-thirds vots.
The debate bn the senate Mil was
taken up by a number of floor leaders
and brought out many bits of strong
argument. The fact that for several
months there will be no president of
the senate who might succeed the gov
ernor In case of that official's death
waa dwelt upon.
The house wee called to order by
Speaker Slaton at 9 o'clock. Mr. Hall,
of Bibb, called up the bill by Senator
Strange providing for the amendment
of the code relative to suits against
railroads. This bill provides that suit*
may be brought against a railroad In
the country, where the damage Is sue-
talned regardless of whether the rail
road has an agent In that county. Mr.
Hall wished the bill put on the Callen
der that he might disagree with the
unfavorable report of the general Ju
diciary committee.
Extended debate followed. Mr. Hall
•poke for hie measure. Mr. Perry, of
lull, and Mr. Akin, of Bartow, opposed
It. Mr. Kelly, of Glascock, moved the
previous question. Mr. Hall demandsd
the yeas and nays.
Several members voted against the
bill for the reason that by giving the
right to bring suit In any county the
plaintiff might choose It would tend to
concentrate the suits In the hands of
city lawyers and damage claim special
ists to the disadvantage of country
lawyers.
8trange Bill Dsfeated.
The house refused to disagree with
the report of the committee and the
bill was dsfeated for this reason.
Upon motion of Mr. Kelly, of Glas
cock, the senate bill to create a state
supervisor of teachers' Institutes, the
state. school commissioner to flit the
office, was recommltteed to the com
mittee on education.
A resolution by Mr. Hardman, of
Jackson, and others, providing for the
adjustment of the claim of heirs at
law of Sherman J. Sims, was passed.
The claim Involves the right of the
Northeastern railroad through the
Sims lands.
Senator Wheatley’s bill to create a
lieutenant governor was called from
the table by Mr. Felder, of Bibb, who
spoke on the measure. He offered a
substitute, providing that In cose of a
nT mTip GPGDGT A V hlatue In the office of governor the sec-
IN THE ttJbUKttlAW retary of state HU the vacauey. U
SUCCESSFUL SALE
-OF-
FINE PIANOS
Closes Thursday Night.
The half price aalo we have been carry
ing on for the past ten days has met with
phenomenal success, as is voiced by the
enthusiastic response of our many pleas
ed customers. The stock has been going
fast, hut the most sensational values still
await you in our parlors. The change in
the management of our business necessi
tated this sale and as we have only a
short time in which to close out the stock,
we are forced to offer you our entire stock
of excellent pianos regardless of profit or
cost. Tho pianos we are offer
ing are brmia new—of standard makes,
such as Mehlin & Sons, Rohmer & Co.,
Becht, Bush & Gerts, Wescr Bros.,
Brambach arid others.
They aro magnificent in material and
unexcelled inVorkmanship. A trial by .
any musician will attest tnese facts. No
amount of varnish on the caso will make
a hastily or cheaply constructed piano
sound like a good one.
Tho merit of our pianos is not confined
to tho liandsomo caso alone. No musi
cian can fail to bo impressed with their
sweet, ringing tone and porfect scale.
They havo tho tono that lasts, and wifi
ordinary care your descendants of the
next generation will find them ns puro
nnd ringing in tone os you find them to
day.
It is these facts above all else that mako
it highly profitablo for you 4 to purchase
, a piano while you have such an excellent
opportunity. When you como down town
today or tomorrow mako tho Becht Piano
Parlors your first call. Tho other bar
gains about town will last. Your oarly
inspection promotes satisfaction. No
cheap, shoddy, commercial piano in tho
lot, but nil high-grado and doubly guaran
teed.
BECHT PIANO PARLORS,
62 N. Forsyth St.
FRIENDS OF BRYAN ARE TO SAY
IF HE IS TO BE A CANDIDATE
By Private Leased Wire.
Paris, Aug. 14.—William J. Bryan, In an Intsrvlew with n reporter
for a French news agency, upon being aeked about his candidacy for the
presidency of the United States two ytars hence, said It was Impossible
to discuss the matter at present, aa he muet consult with friends at home
before making any statement.
Mr. llryon today confirmed the report from Melbourne that he Intends
to visit Australia this fall. Mr. Hryan says ha will sail from Ran l-'rnn-
clsco Immediately after the elections In November. He will bo gone ton
weeks and will visit New Zealand as welt as Australia. Mr. llryan will
trpvel alone.
there were any disabilities then the at
torney general could aucceed to the
executive and a regular line of succes
sion might b* formed.
"There la no need for a lieutenant
governor," eald Mr. Felder. "Do you
believe that we could And a man with
Mia ability to be governor who' Would
make a campaign for lieutenant gov
ernor at a salary of 3400 a year, merely
on the chance of becoming governor
through the death of the governor^
Wright Defends Bill.
Mr. Wright, of Richmond, urged the
passage of the bill. He said that If the
governor should die there would be no
body to call the legislature Into session
lo elect another. He favored the elec
tion of a possible suoceseor lo the
governor by the people. He showed
how the present legislature will cease
to exist on the Unit Wednesday of next
October, and should the governor die
between that date and tha fpurth Wed
nesday In June, there would be no
president of the senate to succeed to
the vacant place. ....
Mr. Felder asked If It would not be
unwise to provide that a lieutenant
S ovemor preside over the senate, when
e might be entirely unfamiliar with
parliamentary law and the senate rules
"Any man who will give forty-eight
hours' study of the ruls book," rspllsd
Mr. Wright, "will know enough to pre
side over the senate.”
Seaborn Wright, of FJoyd, spoke elo
quently In support of the bill, claiming
a round of applause from the usually
Indifferent house.
Mr. Hall, of Bibb, argued against
the bill, on the ground that It gave the
lieutenant governor a vote In the sen
ate In case of a tie, thereby creating a
new senator. . ,
Mr. Dunbar, of Richmond, spoke for
the bill.
The original bill wa» put upon Ha
rassage and Mr. Felder opened the de
bate against It. He said the lleuten-
antfovemor would he a kind of lll«e
monkey with a silk hat and maybe a
few stars on Ids shoulders to go around
and make speeches when the governor
'* Mr.*Flynt, of Spalding, led the debate
In favor of the bill. Messre.. Anderaon,
Wilcox. Steed and Perry followed,
speaking for the measure.
"Any candidate who survives th#
present campaign ought to be good for
100 years,” said Mr. Perry.
Wheatley Bill Killed.
The vote was taken and the vote
•bowed *5 ayes and 02 nay*. The bill
felled to receive the requisite two-
thirds, or 117 votes, and was lest.
The substitute bill of Mr. Felder, of
Bibb, was then read. It provides a line
of succession In the event of the death,
disability or resignation of th# gov-
eral, treasursr and comptroller gener
al. Th# commlttso reported favorably
on the substitute. The voto showed
22 yeas and 44 nays, tho substitute
fulling for luck of a two-thlnls vote.
The last hour of the ecsdon was oc
cupied In discussion of tho bill of Sena
tor Fltsgereld enlarging tho powers of
the railroad commission nnd requiring
railroads to put In sidetracks nnd spurs
wherever required. The bin went over
until the afternoon session.
Monday Afternoon 8eselon,
The house met at 3:20 o’clock.
Mr.’Butts, of Qlynn, coled up his blU
to smtnd section 725 of the code rela
tive to the disposition of property pur
chased by municipal corporations. The
bill was passed.
The bill of Senator Wheatley, to
•mend the constitution to create the
office of lieutenant governor, was ta
bled by Its friends. It being evident
that no quorum could bo secured.
On motion of Mr. Flynt, of Hpaldlng.
the bill of the Chatham reproaontatlv n
to appropriate 915,000 to erect a statue
of James Oglethorpe In Savannah, vu
set as a special order, the house re
considering ltd former vote. It was
then pased by a vote of 91 to 36 and
transmitted to the senate.
Speaker Slaton suggested that the
house pay some attention to the nu-
mereroue senate bills which were on
the desk.
Senator Crum's bill to Increase the
pay of the state entomologist from
31,600 to 32,000 was lost.
STATE SANITARIUM
lii EXCELLENT SHAPE
The Georgia State Sanitarium Is In
excellent condition, according to the rs.
port of the Investigating committee at)
the house of representatives. Dr. J. T.
Kelly, of Olsecock, chairman, mol
Dr. J. T. Loogino, of Campbell, -
retary, of the committee,' subunit"! a
report to the hones Monday aftrrno n
In which they compliment th- Institu
tion end Its officers.
PLENTY OF COAL
FOR INSANE
•’OLK
By Private Leased Wire.
Philadelphia, Aug. it.—The Delaware
and Hudson River Railroad Company
has given to the state 323 seres In
Wayne county for a new bespit A! for
the criminal In-.me for 35. Th is
dent of the senate, speaker of the enough cm I on t .rd to last the Ice
house, secretary of state, attorney gen- pitel for twenty years.