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■ THJi ATLANTA GEORGIAN. PUBLIC TIRED OF BIG BILLS; . IMPATIENT FOR OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC AND GAS PLANTS Business Men Express Their Views on City Plants. HAVE READ WHAT OTHER CITIES DO Letters From Citizens Show- Great Interest in Munic ipal Ownership Is Growing. "The Georgian', statement of Jack sonville's prosperous, municipal plant tros not exaggerated. I lived In Jack sonville for years and I know the dif ference between light hills there and In Atlanta. We must have our plant here. And ft Is coming.” Harris O. White, a. well known wall paper dealer, was. talking. For years he had been a believer In municipal He ... the movement and talked freely of his bills. ”1 have been robbed month after month by the electric, light and gas companies.” he snld. ”1 have kicked about overcharges,- but you might as well kick against a stone wall. - “Why, lust December my light bill was far ahead of the month before, though 1 had used no more light. 1 kicked. " 'Didn't you burn red lights In your window this month?' the company asked. •' 'Tea,' t answered. The fact Is that I had burned white lights every month, but the Inspector hadn't noticed them, and when I put In the red ones he noticed It and charged more on the next bill—though I don't see how It affected the meter.” Interest Is Growing. The Georgian Is receiving every day letters and words of commendation and encouragement In Its light for munici pal ownership. “When shall we get out and do something?" Is asked. "We don't want to pay out money always. Let's get busy." There will be an opportunity for workers to do something soon. The league Is growing In strength. It Is taking on .formidable proportions al ready. Great armies move sfpwly—but they win decisive victories. Did you read of What Jacksonville, Fla, has accomplished? It appeared In The Georgian Wednesday. Facts aind figures are there, taken from of ficial reports. They may look like dull reading, but If you care to save part of your tight bills—perhaps. a big share—you will find them worth think Ing over. Philip M. Esslg's Views. Philip M. Esslg, of Esalg Brothers, Is a business man. He Is public spirited enough to want what Is best for his own city and he ought to know a busi ness proposition. Here .Is what b* writes: "To the Editor of The Georgian: "As a cltlxen of Atlanta I cannot re frain from Indorsing municipal own ership. as far as light and water la concerned. God ordained such for mankind to have, and we should have It as near no cost as possible. Muntcl- P«1 ownership will do It. "With municipal ownership for At lanta, the eyes of the world will again be on her. P. M. ES8IG." James Irwin's Letter. James Irwin, who has studied pub lic questions for years, has written the following Indorsement of municipal ownership: "To the Editor of The Georgian: "In view of the fact that corporation greed and money power has placed the people of this great city In a condition to whero they hnve to look to one cor poration for their lights and street car service, and In view of the fact that competition Is the thing of the past. In so far os corporation Is concerned,. I do hereby authorise my name So be en rolled as one who Is In favor of the people owning their own plants. I do this free from any political standpoint, tree from any court house ethics or courtage. Tours truly, • "JAMES IRWIN." 49 1-2 East Alabama street. Brief Indorsements. Many cltliens have written a brief expression of their views upon the blank application blanks for member ship In the . Municipal Ownership League. Here are a few of them: ”1 favor the ownership of a gas and MILWAUKEE FOUGHT THREE TIMES FOR ITS OWN ELECTRIC LIGHTS Sherburn M. Becker, the "Boy Mayor of Milwaukee," 1s fighting for municipal ownership. In his sketch of Mayor Beckar In the Satur day Evening Post of October 6, Alfred Henry Lewis quotes the city s executive heed as follows:. "Three times Milwaukee has declared for a municipal electric light ing plant. In spite of the mandate of the people, three times expressed, the electric lighting monopoly arrogantly calls a hnlt, and seeks by Injunctions! proceedings to prevent the erection of the municipal plant. It Insolently defies the municipality that gave It Its own right to exist, and flaunts Its disdain In the faces‘of the people from whom It receives Its enormous revenue. What shall be the response of Milwaukee to this defiance? We shall see." “What Is the Milwaukee traction situation?” I asked. "Milwaukee-Intends to show the world that the rights of the public can lie protected from the aggression of corporate greed. The street railway company has defied the city with an Insolence born of long abuse of privileges and power. It is attempting to thwart the will of the people, ns repeatedly expressed at the polls, and prevent the city authorities from doing what the pcoplo of the city have commanded them to do. For years the street railway company has been collecting from the people of Milwaukee enormous profits to which It Is not en titled. It has not been content with a reasonable return upon the money which has been Invested. It has Insisted on Immense profits based upon a high valuation which is largely fictitious.; In the corpora tion practice of stock, watering, it has capitalised Its business at out rageously high figures, and demanded dividends because the people have been completely In Its power. It Is tlmo to put un end to these hold-up practices.' There Is no justification for them. The basis of the whole Inflated, over-capltallxed system Is a franchise granted by the city. The street railway company, without anything to the city In return, obtains the privilege to use the public streets. It then capi talizes this gift at millions of dollars, and forces the people to pay enormous dividends upon this capitalisation—their own gift! Such practices are wrong and ought not to be tolerated. “The people of Milwaukee are not unfair to the street railway com pany, nor to any other public service corporation. They do not ob ject to a reasonable profit upon the Investments which these compa nies have made,' Hut they do object to paying rates for street car transportation which are extortionate. They do object to being held up by this company, day after day, and year after year, for the enrichment of a few men. A public service corporation Is a public Institution, the prlmnry purisise of which Is to serve the public, and It must not be per mitted to rob the people as a return for the service It renders."- electrlc lighting plant by the city, and J. L. Key for our next mayor. "NORMAN T. POOL, "Educational-Publishing Co. "Keep up the licks and let them grow weight dally k cotti m OHAM , "Cotton Broker." "Also electric railways. I have al ways favored municipal ownership. *J. A. KIGER, “Carriage Builder.” “I have seen graft and oppression for 25 years. W. B. BURKE "Book Dealer. "Also the whole list of public utili ties. Keep up the good work and we will win hands down at the next elec tion. HOLMES FREDERICK. "Traveling Salesman. “Also the street railway system. I believe It to be a public necessity and should be owned by th ® .SHKISm •■J. 8. BALDWIN. "*» 1-2 Whitehall Street.” "I have long favored municipal own ership and never fall to put In a word for It. C. H. ALEXANDER. "415 Century Building." "It's coming. T. H. BROOKS. "416 Century Building.’ HUGH COLQUITT .t IS A CANDIDATE Hugh Colquitt Is n candidate for the po sition ofisecretary to tl}- Btnle Agricultural - - —'Calvin re- illreoK ... Griffin Mr77-«lvln‘has I secretary of the no ddy for years, but when he takes up hl> work it Is more than proljjble that be will relinquish the secretsrysblp. In the event that tin docs so. Mr. Colquitt de sires the place, nod declares that he will devote LI* utmost energies to It. lawrenceville. Miss Mnggle Mse Rogers, of Duluth, Is visiting Mrs. Jennie llagwell. Miss Karsh Hamilton, of Rome, was the guest of Miss Annie "Inn last week lion. J. J. Flynt .of Griffin, and - lion. Thomns J. Hhnekleford. of Atheus, spent Sunday here, the guests of 511ns Anul* "llir. 1 Frank Campbell, of Krwtmu, was a r 'm*r"*(C*"l. U 'v,-n 1 r retnraoi 1 from Illinois on T "llss%villn Tucker, of Cmwfordvllle, vis lied her sister. Miss Nell Tucker, thlsivcek. Mrs Ijithain Wlnh nnd children left Mon day for Helms, Ala., whero they will rnuks their home. acworthT Sirs. George Nurthcutt. after spending several days hen- with her parents, has re turned lo her home In Marietta. Miss 1.IIIUH McDowell came up from At lanta Saturday, returning Monday. Rev. Fletcher Walton, of I-nUrnnge. Is as sisting the pastor, ltev. Q. I». K»H#y, In a ■cries .if meetings at the Methodist church. Mr. Jim Rainey, of Mnrlettn, spent Hun- day here with notnef.dks, Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker spent Sunday In K M?. ,, and Mrs. -C. I- McMillan came up front Jeffersonville Tuesday to he present at the golden wedding ntiulversnry of Mr. anti Mrs. James l.cni«u. EFFORT TO RETAIN W. R. NESBIT FAILS AT “Aquaproof” A Coat doiug double duty, can be worn iu sunshine as -well as on rainy days- The most economical and com fortable Overcoat made. It is light in weight and as warm as a heavy Coat. It is deeidedlv a dressy Coat and can be worn on any occasion. *'■ Perfect in fit and finish. (COPYRIGHTED. V» $12.50 to $25.00. ESSIG BROTHERS, “CORRECT CLOTHES FOR MEN." 26 WHITEHALL STREET. The Rev. Charles R. Nlsbet. for five years pastor of the Westminster Pres, byterlan church, has been transfer red to the Woodland Street Presbyte rian church In Nashville, Tcnn., one of the foremost Presbyterian churches In the South. The Presbytery In session at Tallapoosa Thursday afternoon voted to transfer the pastor, after a discussion of over three hours. Mr. Nlsbet tendered hi* resignation some time ago, but his church used every persuasion to Induce him to re. main In Atlanta. Not only did the members of his own church Insist upon the pastor's staying at Westminster, but people of other churches who knew- him well joined in the effort td retain him. The Westminster church sent a del- egatlon'to-the prfisbytory to contest the resignation of Mr. Nlsbet. E D 5®*'“- m W ' p ® B< » ck . Rev - Richard Ormo Fllnn and J. M. Johnson all argued against' It; From the Nash- v file church and presbytery came O. H. Ilnsketto, editor of the Nashville Banner and one of the leading men ?/. ' E - Monger and Rev. M. Anderson, iiautor of tho First Presbyterian;church, to ask for Mr. Nlsbet 8 transfer. Mr. Nlsbet will leave In two weeks for Nashville. The church Is taking steps to necure another pastor, and while no statement has been given out, it is said that a prominent minister has already been called. $i,ooSd!re AT ALTOONA, PA„ EARLY ON FRIDAY Altoonn, Pa., Oct. 19—The most modern buildings In Altoona, which were the pride and boast of the rest- dents of this city, were totally de- troyed and about fl,000,000 lost In n fire which was discovered het-e at 6 o'clock this morning. Almost nn en tire city block, bounded by Twelfth avenue. Thirteenth street and Thir teenth avenue, forms the burned dls- ttict. Many persons are thrown out of work by the raging fitmes. The beautiful new Mlahler Theater, built ut an expenditure of 5300,000 and otiened recently, considered to be one of the most beautiful playhouses In the state, Is a mass of ashes and smoking debris. The building was Insured at 130,000. MACON. Monday afternoon, iho Current Topics Chili liolil tln-lr Oral Hireling for the sea- roil at the residence of Mrs. Sillier White, i he prograui was Jn charge of Jim. Miller "Idle and Mrs. Frank Rogers. Delegates were elected to represent the club si the ■tnti* federation. null'll convene* | )t November «. with the .following result: Mrs; Curler, King, president: Mrs. Wal ter Grace, nlternnte: Miss Ida Holt, dele gate; Miss Anna Smith, alternate. (.lionet C. >1. Wiley, major general of the Confederate \ eieraus, has appointed Miss Frances llnrrl* state sponsor for Hit* Cou- federate Veterans ut their reunion, to l*» helil In 8nvannnh. Novctulier 13 nm! ll. MU* Harris Is the ilnujtbtor of Colonel N. B. Harris, n gallant officer of the Confed erate army, nnd *he Is n moat charming uud popular young woiunu. Ml** Sally 1 In inner, of Lynchburg. Vo., (■ the guest of Mias Mary Winchester, nnd she has been complimented with 11 mini i»nr:y _ Til* charming honnree had another bridge party given her on Wednesday after- lioou by Ml** Rosa Wool folk. nmlliuentnry to Mr*. Arthur Overton nnd Mis* Louise William*, of Aiken. 8. l\, Mr*. Clarence Ciibltege cntcrtnln.il on Weil- uesdny afternoon with a I’enntlful euchre imrty. The first prize wn* won by Mr*. Jmioc Wlnshlp. nnd the consolation prize hr Mr*. W. H. Griffith. Bneb guest of honor wn* presented with n prise. Mr*. Overton receiving n beautiful picture sud Ml** WII- Williams, who return* Aiken, 8. t\. on Ft Hey. Mr*. Osgood Willingham gme n delightful must rale on Thursday tuorulng, compliment- 9 6 6 O Wf ML tJk ¥ M ission Dining Rq Qom At $52.50 We picture here a Dining Suit sketched from the pieces upon our furniture floor— a modest design in mission. As artistic in lines and finish as the higher pricedsuit, it is adaptable to the:• dining room of small dimensions and the home furnishing purse that is limited. In its lines there’s a charming touch of the arts and crafts; the simple lines and motifs that are finding their way into every home. The these pieces, as shown in cut, are 52.50 Other Dining Room Furniture in Mission as well as , Golden Oak, Early English and Mahogany. Suits and odd pieces, ranging in prices from 50.00 to 900.00. ChamLerlih-Johnson-DuBose C9. ary to Ml** Nona Johnson, of Wnyneaboro, who hn* Iteeu the guest of Miss Eula Felton Wllllnghmu. Miss Johnson will return to W«yiu**lH>ro on Frldny. Mr. nnd Mrs. Hnrry Stillwell Edwards _ »ve ft supper party at their hospitable country home on Wednesday eveulng Iu honor of Miss Nona Johnson. Mm. John D. Little |* in Macon this week, the guest of relative*. Miss Anna Caroline Henning, of Colmn bu*. Un., ha* l*eeu a visitor to Macon this week, the guest of Mrs. Edgar A. Hoss. Mins Henning assisted Mrs. Ross In the Daughters of the American Revolution ex* hll.lt nt the fair. Mrs. James II. Shorter nnd son. Edward, arc visiting Mrs. James Kyle In Colvin- bus. On. Mr. aud Mrs. W. D. Lamar arc In Wash ington. D. C.. to attend the national con vention of wholesale druggists. While there, they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blount. . . .... Mis* Camille lotmnr left on Wednesday for New York to visit Dr. and Mrs. John Alton Harris. Miss I<nmar will return some time early In November. In order to set ns NASHVILLE, TENN. Mr*. Mary T. Tabler has announced the engagement of her daughter. Corlnnc. and Mr. I.. L. Gamble, the wedding to lie I tea 11 tlfully celebrated at the Vine Htreet Chris tlan church Octot»er 23. A nuud»cr of pre nuptial entertainment* will lie given for the bride, who Is one of the most gifted musl <inus In Nashville. Mr*. K. T. MeConnlco will give her a linen shower OctoWr IS. and on the day preceding Mrs. Veraer Tul In»i compliments her and Miss Louise War also a bride of the same week, with a ..imled by several hundred guest*. This ball Is called the Htste Fair ball, aud will probably lie * lied this anf—- new elul» t . and exclusive Club are also very bright, sml officers will be elected nekt week. Mr. Richard T. WII son Is prominently spoken of for president. The Golf Club will give a ball the latter part of October. week. Mrs. Joseph J. Roach entertained Friday afternoon nt n card party at Which twenty guests were present, and at the rnlrerotty Club nt 5 o’clock Friday after noon Cnmplicll and fuml»erlnml chapter*. I». A. It., gave a pretty tea for Mis* Mary Itoyce Temple, state regent, who Is here for the fair. Miss Temple presided over Knox ville day exercises there Thursday hud over n D. A. R. state conference at Carnegie library held early the same dny. the Woman’s College at Hsltlmore to — vulesce from nn acute attack* of malarial fever. ' Mr. and Mr*. Nathaniel P. Yentman hnve announced the coming marriage of their of .... .- November 7 at Christ phurch. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Mr*. W.'\ f . O. Harding, social chairman of the hor*e show, ha* selected Mrs. Hen ry B. Gray. Mrs. John W. Tomlinson. Mrs. R. M. Tutwller, Mrs. Rotiert Jem!- eon. Jr.. Mr*. F. I).» Dlmmlck nnd Mr*. Bradley HaumVrs to act as special hostess the Itlllmau, The tiinninge' of *Mits Lucy Dwyer to Mr. Price McKinney, of Cleveland. Ohio, on- Octolior 4, came ns a surprise to her many friends In Birmingham. Mist Marl- anue Hamilton nnd Miss Eva Comer, la>th Cleveland, but of Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs? McKinney sailed for Europe Tuesday, and will tour that country Iu their automo bile. The marriage of Miss Kate Smith nnd Mr. John Thomas Btokely was Nolemntzed st the home of the bride on the .8011th Highlands Wednesday eveulng. Mis* Kintth's only attendant was Mr*. E. D. Smith, matron of honor, who wore n gown of white radium silk. MIm Smith's gown was of white satin made princess, with' which she wore veil and orange blossoms. An orchestra furplsbed music through the kfter a wedding trip north. Mr. nnd Mrs. ntnkely will lie at home for the winter with the bride’s parents. ErsLInc Ramsey has returned from Penn sylvania. Miss Marianne Hamilton has returned from Cauadn. Mr*. T. Coleman Ward, of Pittsburg. Is In the city, having l»eeii called home by reason of her mother's Illness. Mrs. Alexander Tutwller. who has spent th- summer with her parents. Major and Mrs. Mlluer. has returned to her home In New Orleans. The horse show boxes were sold nt auc tion at the Hillman Weduesilny. A number of the young Indies met nt luncheon and card party al her country cue evening during the horse show week the Hillman Wednesday and formed a card club to be known ns tho Bid Kuchrs Club. The Southern Club entertained Informally nt cards Thursday eveulug. A Im*x party followed by a dinner the Southern Club was given Thursday evening nt the Jefferson In honor of mim Walker, lendiug woman In ”Ou Parole. BARNE8VILLE. The social life of the city has bees much enlivened this week with weddings nnd the social functions pertaining there to, affording the people here nn ■ unusual amount of pleasure and bringing to the community a number of prominent bum mid Women from other cities of the state. Tuesday afternoou. Iu the presence of a appy 'porty of relative* and friends. Ml** v a me Htoodwprtb. the lovely young daugh ter of Senator E. II. Blood worth, was mar ried to Mr. James II. Chapman, of Au gusta. Rev. J. O. Grogan officiated at the ceremony. Friends hail l»een nt work the church, aud Its nnturnl beauty ha« lieen greatly enhanced by the presence «r nn abniidnuce of benutlrnl dower*. Miss Hlondworth is unite an attractive you"* Indy, and her |>opti!arlty extends beyond the Unit* of this community to various section* of the state where she Is known. \ ,r - Chapman Is n geiitlcmnn of tine reputn tlon In Augusta, pis home, being a high official of tho Georgia railroad. Inr lug their marriage, loft 1 gnsta nfteri....... ...■ nwm«.u •• «■ - *—a-■—., nt a handkerchief shower by her aunt. lui ansir, anti mere were prrwm " - - : of Indie*, who vied with etch other »» good wishes for the bride-elect, wh« •» a favorite among them in the nodal Uis of the city.