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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. .. w»ii. iiiw TrrsPAY, October is, in* 10 7 ERS OF POULTRY THRONG STATE FAIR Chiclens of Many Kin«s on Display by i Breeders. Th is Poultry Day at the fair. ;,. |n the gates were thrown open ,,ivTuesday morning, there was a j® ' throng of pleasure and learning "TS-s outside, who surged In. They * ' but the forerunners of an lm- throng, which had" made the “L 0 f the fair grounds, midway and *. '.ay scene of activity. ■rere are In the neighborhood of ,0(blrds on exhibition today. Prob- hia larger, more comprehensive, va- f, an d better class of poultry, ex- Lik were never seen In a fair In this “2JL of the country before. lusual Interest is being shown in .,’oultry department of the fair, and ,h.awarding of premiums, having to from such a largo number of $idld exhibits, will be quite a task f0 he e da U y g opened bright and clear, ri cold, biting winds which had made uomewhat unpleasant for the fair Lfltors heretofore, had gone, and At- Sans and their visitors took advant- . of the ideal weather Tuesday Jrntng to take in the fair. splendid program had been ar- oged for Tuesday in all departments. 5th such favorable weather, the fair rectors say that great success will "Coftn'n *Day"° r will be celebrated ednesday. The Hon. Harvie Jordan, .resident of the Southern Cotton Asso- will deliver the principal ad- jress and cotton growers from every Jirt of Georgia are expected to be prc.ent preBiiumt Awarded. Tbe awarding of premiums ,and the .lacing of ribbons in the litre stock exhibits have begun. The judges finished the awarding of wemiums in the dairy cattle depart- ’"nt Tuesday. On Wednesday and ursday the hogs and beef cattle will vor^Holstelns, Mrs. E. H. Penn, R. F. So. 6. Atlanta, took all the pre- ms. She had a splendid herd, and ih decision of the Judges in giving her all the premiums and ribbons was not ,U ie°grand sweepstakes for dairy hr da was warmly contested and great In rest was taken therein. B. M. Wll. ,o of Fernland Farm, Albany, Ga., in, the first prize In the sweepstakes t B Harris, of Woodburn Stock F m, Pendleton, S. C., was awarded it second prize. i the grade cows for milking quall- ti, the nrst and second premiums lire awarded to the Belmont Farm, Even- afternoon at 3:30 o’clock a emonstratlon is given of the milking lachlne in operation. This demon- tratlon Is In the live stock building, luch Interest Is being manifested by airymen from all over the state In his late invention. „ The machine In use Is the Burrell, i-hlch milks two cows at the same ime, by suction power. Attractions Pleasing. The attractions are now in full swing nd are doing a land-office business, he spielers are working over time, nd the gaily and uniquely dressed bally-hos" are serving their purpose 1 attracting great crowds. The weather of the first few days new somew*hat of a damper on the apes of the managers of these at- actlons, but the weather of this week . far has been so pretty and the pros- icts for like weather throughout the at of the fair are so bright that all >pe has been restored. Many Cattle Breeders. One of the best features of the state ir this year la the splendid exhibit live stock, the building being crowd- 1 with animals of the different asses, and the number of visitors to is show being larger than ever he re. The fair has been able, with Us rn funds and through the generosity the American Jersey Cattle Club Ith a large donation for Jersey prizes, draw one of the finest exhibits of rsey cattle ever shown in the South, here are five exhibitors with largo rds, and two with smaller herds. The fair was fortunate in securing IN HOTEL ROOM OF POISON DOSE W. W. Rumberger, of 205-A Wood ward avenue, assistant bookeeper for the Jacobs Pharmacy ■ Company, was found Monday afternoon In a stupor in the Southern hotel, at South Pryor and Wall streets, and died a few minuten later, from the effects of an overdose of laudanum. Rumberger had registered at the ho tel under the assumed name of -John D. Taylor, of Passaic, N. J." He went to the hotel Monday morning, about 9 o’clock. After registering, he was as signed to a room, leaving a call for 2 o'clock In the afternoon. At this time the bell boys were all busy and the proprietor'went to the room to awdken the guest. Loud knocking on the door failed to bring any response and the proprietor en tered, the door having been left un fastened. He discovered the man on the bed In a stupor. Dr. J. D. Cromer, who was In the hotel attending a sick patient, was summoned, but medical efforts were unavailing. Rumberger died a, few minutes later. A search of the room revealed an empty laudanum bottle behind a dress er. A letter from Rumberger to his wife was also found In the room and was delivered. After reading the letter, Mrs. Rum berger remarked: * "The same old trouble." Further than this no cause Is known for the deed. Coroner Thompson held an Inquest over the body Monday night, the Jury returning a verdict that Rumberger died of an overdose of laudanum. the services of Mr. W. R. Spann, of Dallas, Tex., to act as Judge of the dairy cattle, he having acted as Judge of Jerseys at the St. Louis World’s Fair In 1901. Mr. Spann began Judging the cows Monday, working on all the Individual classes, and today finished Judging the herd prizes. The majority of the prizes were awarded to the hands of B. M. Wilson, of Albany, Ga., B. Harris, of Pendleton, S. C., and Bel mont Farm of Smyrna, Ga. Mr. Spann after Judging the cattle, declared thiB to be one of the grandest exhibits ever shown In the’South, and that It next In Importance only to the Louis World’s Fair and the Portland Exposition. Iowa Breeder Here. Col. J. J. Richardson, of Davenport, Iowa, came to the exhibit as special representative of the American Jersey Club, and witnessed the work, also stating that Georgia deserved great credit for such a fine showing in this line. W. Gettys, the famous Jersey breeder from Athens, Tenn., and Reu ben Gentry, manager of Overton Hall farm, Nashville, also came to see these cattle, and expressed themselves as highly pleased. A grand parade of the cattle will be held on the raqe track on Thursday at T1:30 o'clock, when all the winners may be seen. On account of the Importance of this stock show, the Georgia Dairy Live Stock Association called a special short meeting to be held on the fair grounds In the auditorlujn, which opened at 2 o’clock, with a crowd of Interested members and live stock breeders pres ent. The association heard talks from the distinguished vistors present. Col. Richardson, for the Cattle Club: Mr. Spann, who Is also president of the Texas Dairymen: Reuben Gentry, of Nashville, and others, with informal talks on the subject of dairying and live stock. Dr. John E. .Miller, of Gainesville, read a paper on Georgia experiences, and Prof. J. J. Ferguson, of Chicago, spoke on beef cattle and hogs. The association will hold a final meeting Wednesday night In the par lors of the-Kimball House, to continue their discussions. .... The Judges work with beef cattle and hog* Is to be done by Prof. J. J. Fer guson, who will begin work Wednes day. The American Berkshire Asso ciation expects to hold an auction of fine hogs the same day. HOLDING TO BRIDGE IRON ENGINEER SAVES SELF derailing the freight engine and smash ing up things it threw Hlgglnbothan from his cab and over the edge of the high trestle. In falling he clutched the stringer along the edge and was fast slipping to his death, when Engineer O. L. Hudson, of the freight train, made his way from his wrecked engine and succeeded in pulling the man to ^Hlgglnbothan was injured in the leg and side, but not fatally. cifll to The Georgian, laenn. Ga., Oct. 16.—Thrown from cob of his engine, by a collision on high Central bridge over the Oc- Igee, this morning Engineer J. H. iginbothan was saved from death in river 40 feet below after hanging mid atr several minutes by his flng- from the trestle. The switch en- e he was running collided head-on h a freight from Athens and besides CYCLONE SWEEPS SICILY; MANY PERSONS KILLED Messina. Sicily, Oct. 18.-A terrific cyclone has swept this section, do- In* great damage to the shipping in the harbor, sinking one vessel. It is estimated that a score were killed, but exact figures are missing. Several buildings In the city were blown down, among them the Podio Wires are down and many streets filled with debris. An ad writer of considera ble experience desires a few . new accounts. Address “AD WRITER,” • Care Georgian. REPRODUCTION OF THE COLONIAL IN SOLID MAHOGANY DINING FURNITURE Modern Colonials are in high favor for the furnishing of large and commodious homes—a strictly American style and pecul iarly adapted to our mode of living. A style conceived at the time when the Cabi net room was the fac tory and every pro duction had the in dividual and pains taking attention of a cabinet maker who was an artist in his line. We illustrate here one of our choicest Suits—strictly Colonial in style and fin ish, with character and in dividualityshowing in every detail. Dining Table and Chair In Solid Mahogany Aro Hero to Match...... Mahogany Board, like cut /.... Mahogany China Case, like cut Mahogany Side Table, like cut Solid Mahogany Table to match .... Solid Mahogany Leather Seat Chair, each $427.50 Buffet Mission, Mahogany and Golden Oak Suits, complete for apartments and light housekeep ing. / $100.00 to $150.00 $125.00 $ 95.00 $ 52.50 $ 95.00 $ 10.00 This elegant assortment of the Colonial in Bed Room, Libraiy and Dining Suits merits your inspec tion—they have been selected from the leading factories of the country with great care and represent ex act reproductions of the carved post, the plain pillar with capitals and the popular scroll—the three most favored styles. OUR LIBERAL CREDIT SYS TEM WILL FURNISH YOUR HOME WITH THE LEAST INCONVENIENCE. YOU ARE INVITED TO USE IT. USE OUR LIBERAL CREDIT SYSTEM CarmidiaeUalman Furniture Company, 74-76 Whitehall Street. Payments Divided To Suit Your Convenience. HARRELL COLLEGE Kpeclnl to The Coorsliin. Anderson, B. C., Oct. 16.-At Seneca last night a mass meeting of citizens was held and strong resolutions were adopted Indorsing the act of unknown parties In dynamiting Harrell College at that place, a few nights ago. The town council has offered a re ward of *100 for proof to convict the ^There arc negro colleges at Seneca, and some of the leading white citizens think the dynamiting may have been done by partisans. The Rev. Williams, the negro preach er formerly at the head of the college that was dynamited, received an anonymous letter warning him to leave the town, but he has not done so. A special from Seneca this morning says all Is quiet there and no further trouble Is expected. NORAND TONIGHT—MATINEE WEDNESDAY EDWARD A. BRADEN PRESENTS ON PAROLE, By Louis Evans Rhlpman. —A ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH— The First Wsr Play Written from tbs Con federate Point of View. Night 25c to fl.56—Matinee 25c to 61.00. Thursday and Friday—Matinee Friday. FRED FEIQL PRESENTS The Successful Comedy-Drama, THE GIRL. PATSY By J. Mauldin Feigl, author of ‘‘Texas.” As presented 10 weeks at Savoy Thea ter, New York. Nteht 8tc to Jt.QQ. Mtslnee 2Sc to 76c. HEARD FUSILADE OF SHOTS AND FOUND DEAD MAN THE EMJOU JOIN FRETWELL FATALLY HURT B! T A man supposed to be John Fretweli, aged about 30 years. Jumped from an Incoming Seaboard train at Simpson street at noon Tuesday and was In. Jured so badly that It Is very doubttui he will recover. As the train reach id Simpson street Fretweli Jumped from the train, stumbled and Tell against the packing box of a coach. His right arm wa. drawn under the wheels and tom oft The Injured inan was lifted to a plat, form, and In a few minutes a Grad, hospital ambulance arrived. It was stated at the hospital Tuesday after noon that there was tittle hope of his recovery. HIs injuries were so severe he was unable to tell hhr name. Fretweli Is a machinist for the Sea board. Special to The Georgian. Jackson. Miss., Oct. 16.—State Treas urer W. J. Miller, who returned this morning from Smith county, reports another assassination added to the long list of tragedies In the famous Sulli van’s Hollow neighborhood. While driving along the road, ten miles from Raleigh, last night, Mr. Miller heard quarreling and cursing ahead, followed a few moments later by a fustlade of shots, and the sound of horses’ hoofs in a rapid retreat. A few moments later he found a dead unknown man lying In the middle of the rood. He believes the victim- was one of -the state’s witnesses In the Sullivan Hollow murder cases to be tried In the circuit court at Raleigh this week. TONIGHT—MATINEE TODAY. Jacob Litts’ In the IS DRIVEN NIO THE BRAIN OF LITTLE CHILD With a nail wound through the skull and Into his brain, little Joe Prater, 3-year-old son of E. I* Prater, of 304 Woodward avenue, a painter, was tak en to the Grady hospital Tuesday aft ernoon in an unconscious condition and Is now in a critical condition. ’The little fellow and a playmate, a small boy about 6 years old, whoso name has not been learned, were play ing together and tbe latter shoved a section of fence over against the Pra ter child. A protruding nail In the fence struck the child on the top of the brain, rendering the little fellow the train, tendering the little fellow Insensible. The Grady hospital was notified and the wounded child taken there In an ambulance. The little patient was still In the operating room Tuesday afternoon. It ts feared the wound Is fatal. The accident occurred at the home of Mrs. A. L. Oormondy, 313 Wood ward avenue. OOOOOOOOOOCOOGO OOOOOOOOOtJO S CARRIED INSURANCE O O OF NEARLY *100,000 0 o o O Rev. Barn P. Jonea, according to 0 0 O waa in favor of his wife and chll O dren. O He had 625,000 in the Mutual O 0 Life and 610.000 in the Travelers 0 0 The exact amount he had In other 0 0 companlea could not be learned. 0 00000000000000000000000000 ts’ Incomparable Company Popular American Play, IN OLD $20,000 Produc- KENTUCKY tioo. THE GREAT RACE SCENE. Six Thoroughbred Horses. CITIZENS MEET TO MAKE PLANS In the Interest of the auditorium and armory for which leading Atlantans are making an effort to raise 3260,000 a meeting of about one hundred of the city’s most progressive and Influential citizens Is being held Tuesday after noon at the headquarters of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. At this meeting Robert F. Maddox and his committee, which has been planning a campaign to get the money, confers with the other present on the best course to pursue. Julia Scroggins. The funeral of Julia Hcrogidns, II years .1,1. took place Ttieaday at 2:X> o’clock at her home fu Howells Station. Tbe body was Interred at I'aseys cemetery, u few tullee trout Atlauts. Georgia State Fair Grounds TONIGHT AT 8:15 S5!0ct.10"20 The Stupendous, Thrilling, Bei tiful, $100,000 Spectacle, PAIN’S LAST DAYS OF POMPEII And Grand $1,500 Nightly Fireworks! Terrific Earthquakes and Awe- Inspiring Volcano.— 400 People PrenrBllIea! Big Specialties! Prices: General admission, with good seat, 50c. Reserved seats 75c. Box Seats $1.00. Children under 9, 25c. Sale at Jacobs" Pharmacy 9 a. m. until 5 p. m. DR. J. H. POWELL, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office, 315*316 Century Building. WALTER BALLARD OP TICAL CO. Lcn than on* year ago placed on ths market the new Ballard Jilfocal, giving reading and walking vision In one frame and looking like one glass. They have proven tbe moet successful of all the advertised Invisible bifocals. Ground In a deep toric curve, giving a large vlauat field for reading as well as walking. They are tbe most perfect ar.,1 beautiful glass sold. Consult us about bifocals. We have them all. Sales room, Cl Peachtree, Atlanta, Go.