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. I I y I C C li ,\ I* 1 r ,\ «: Jl ti ti n o o 0 o 0 o 0 0 0 o o Oi 0 o o o o 0 0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 0 0 i THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1906. Senator Lodge Intro duces Resolution to Back Up Powers. Washington. Dec. 10.—Immediately fter the senate opened today Mr. jodge Introduced the following reso- utlon: “Whereas, the reports of the inhu- nan treatment indicted upon the na ive inhabitants of the Congo Free State have been of sucli a nuture and 0 well sustained as to draw the at- entlon of the civilized world and ®x- Ite both the indignation and the com- assion .of the people of the United Itates: therefore, be it “Resolved, That In the opinion of the enate of the United States the time as come'when the affairs of the Congo Tee State should be made the sub let of international Inquiry and the enate respectfully advises the pres ent that In any steps he may deem It ise to take in co-operation with or 1 aid of any of the |>owers signatories f the treaty of Berlin which shall seek • ameliorate the conditions of the ongo Free State and redress any evils ow existent there, he will receive Its )rdlal support.” Upon Mr. Lodge's request the resolu on was referred to the committee on •reign relations, of which he is lember. • ' HIGHER PAY FOR CLERKS IS IDEA OF MR. ROOSEVELT, DECLARES MR LIVINGSTON Washington, Dec. 10.—-Higher salar ies for all government clerks will lie advocated by the president In a special message to congress, according to.,u statement made todfliy in the Jlouso by Air. 'Livingston, of Georgia^ ranking Democratic member on tlie Upproprlu- tlon committee. “I understand.” said Mr. Livingston, “that the president will soon send to congress a special message recom mending a 20 per cent Increase all along the line of the clerks. , “Tho house will have to decide whether It can afford to do this. "At any rate. I am satisfied that the cost of living Is becoming outrageously nigh in Washington. Whether this comes from the natural law of supply and demand or whether it Is really ar bitrary, I cannot say.” THIRTY THOUSAND PEOPLE HEAR ATLANTA MINISTERS APPE'AL FOR LA W AND ORDER From every pulpit in Atlanta Sunday went up a strong plea for law and or der. Fully 30,000 people heard these strong and helpful messages from the minis ters of Atlanta, both white and black. Many strong utterances came front these consecrated men, who had thought deeply over the messages be fore delivering them to the people. Gi4U good is sure to result from this united effort on the part of the clergy to instill Into the minds of the people love and reverence for the laws. Able sermons were delivered, and hearty comfhendation of the movement has been heard on all sides. Credit for this movement belongs properly to the Business Men’s Gos pel Union, of which ex-Govornor Nor then Is president. This splendid or ganizatlon of Christian workers Is do ing a great work In Atlanta. When the project of having every minister In the city set aside one day for con certcd action on the question of law and order was broached, it met with Instant and hearty co-operation from -all. One of the strongest ministers in the city said afterward that great good would come from this united effort’on the part of the best citizens in At lanta. He believed that a high duty devolved on white \ and black, men, women and children, in upholding the strong arm of, the law, and beget in the lawless respect for Its observance. The Civic League will not let the good thus inaugurated die, but will strive to make Impossible future racial conflicts. iibb Making Strong Fight To Secure Sixtli Agri cultural College. •ecial to The Georgian. Griffin, Gn., Dec. 10.—The trustees the proposed agricultural school for e Sixth district of Georgia met with ivernor Terrell here today and the ds of the counties in the district »re opened. The meeting Is being held hind closed doors and none of tho oceedlngs have become known. Home of the counties are making a rong bid for the school, but nothing finite will be known until the report rend out. Among the counties working to se re the school is Bibb, a large dele tion having come down from Mncou th a big offer, it is said. IGAMIST WRITES FULL CONFESSION IN POLICE STATION BEN GREE7 MEETS‘OLD BOY’ FROM A CROSS THE WA TER Ben Greet, the English actor, drama tist and stage manager, who origi nated the revival of the Elizabethan plays, presented In the same manner and with the same ancient scenery ns In Shakespeare’s day, is at the Pied mont on his way to Alabama. His greatest success, "Everyman.” will be presented Saturday and Mooday at tho Grand, while “The Merchant of Ve nice” will be presented Tuesday night. Mr. Greet had a peculiar experience in Macon last week. Several years ago the old "Blue Coat School,” In London, was removed to new quarters, and to celebrate the occasion Greet and his company• wem asked to give a performance in the school. The choice of plays was left to the pupils, and they decided upon "The Merchant of Venice.” Several nights ago Mr. Greet and his company were presenting "The Merchant of Venice” in Macon, ^hen a prominent cotton broker sent in Ids card. He was shown in, and after the introduction It was found that he wns one of the old "Blue Coat boys" *who had witnessed the play In London and again In Georgia.. Mr. Greet wjII. return to. Atlanta In time to play his part In "Tho Merchant of Venice” next Tuesduy night. LIFE OF SLAYDEN IS THREATENED IN PERMITS GRANTED • FOR NEW OFFICE OEA. B.&A. Robert Wright, k carpenter, was nr- ited Monday afternoon charged with ;amy. He has confessed. \ 1 Is first wife lives ut 60 Wyman eet. Hhe reported to the police that had married again In Decatur. This s several months ago. He wns taken custody Monday afternoon by Of- *rs t’oogler and Hood, t is not known where the second e is. officers are. now searching for The prisoner is writing out a tena nt of the case, which, he told leer Coogler, will be a total confes- Washington, Dec. 10.—"I will All you full of buckshot,” is the threat of an anonymous letter writer to Represen tative Hlayden (Democrat), of Texas, If you press your measure to have all negroes eliminated from the army.” The Texas member received the let-' ter today. "I am not worried over it,” he said. "Th* bill will be pushed and passed If I cun have iny way.” ATTENDS FUNERAL OE LIEUT. WILLIAMS The Atlanta, Birmingham and lantic railroad made an application in the building Inspector's office Monday for the right to erect a $200,000 office building at the southeast corner of Walton and Fnlrlle streets. The exca vations have been under, way for some time. The foundations will be laid this week. The building will be very similur t« that of the Georgia Railway and Elec trie Company, except that It will have five Instead of three stories. It wi ' provide qunrters for general offices the compuny. It will be equipped wit all the lutest improvements and ac coinmodations. A passenger elevut'j will also be installed. Government Startled by Order of the Pope. Special to The Georgian. Grtftlln, Ga.. Dec. 10.—The funeral of Second Lieutenant Preston Williams, who died Sunday from the effects of two gunshot wounds, self-inflicted, oc curred at Woodbury, Ga., today. The Griffin company of the Georgia militia attended tho funeral In a body, having made the‘trip dow n from here on a special train. A large crowd at tended the funeral. Lieutenant Williams brooded over the commitment of his brother to an sane asylum and shot himself twice in the breast with a shot gun. STRIKE THREATENED WIDOW OF BOYCE >rdk‘t Given for Killing of Husband by Car. ,’lilte Plain.. X. Y„ Dpi-. in.—Tlie of ill'!!. Mary K. Boyce again.! Ow v York <‘lty Railway Company for 000 ilamuae. for Ike death of her band. Oeneral H. II. Boyce, resulted ,y In a Jury In the supreme court irnlnit a verdict against the cor- ttlon for $27,500 In favor of the ow. en. lloyce was at one time iiromi- t III Republican polities In Ohio and killed while c rossing the tracks on ■r Broadway, Manhattan, two years CUT TO PIECES BY breaking SAW la l to The Georgian, ilumbla. S. O, Dec. 10.—The run- : saw at Ray’s .aw mill, near Dll- .. broke Into pieces Saturday and dying bits literally cut to pieces Morrison, who was .landing r (be shed talking to the proprl*- Washlngton, 1$. t\. Dee. la.—The nominations of Secretary Bonaparte to he attorney general and of Attorney Oeneral Moody to be associate Judge of tlie supreme court of the I'nlted States were today reported favorably by the senate Judiciary committee. COLP MAY GET OIGRER POSITION Philadelphia. Dec. 10.—Notice will bo nerved upon the Rending Railway by brotherhood* representing over 90 per cent of its trainmen, that unless their organization* are recognized at once, a general strike will be called over the system and that within twenty-four hours the wheel of every train will bo stopped. Recognition I* demanded In the form of the signing by General Superintend ent Dice of the new* schedule of wages recently agreed u|xm In conference be tween him and the employees giving u 10 per cent Increase In pay. Paris, Dec. 10.—Official confirma tion of the report that the pope ho* rejected the government** final prof fer under which Catholic worship could be continued under the common law, has caused a sensation here. The pope’s order* are that declara tlon* under the law of 1881 are prohib ited, but the parish priests must re main In their churches until they are driven out by violence. Situation la Serious. In the churches yesterday prayers were offered for the protection of God during the coming period of conflict The government regards the action of the pontiff ns little less than A sum mons of the French Catholics to open rebellion, as rendering the situation ex- ceedlngly grave, and possibly entallng the mo*t deplorable consequences. Premier Clemenceau and M. Hrland, minister of public worship, were in conference all day Sunday. There is no sign of the government faltering, but It recognizes that It may be forced to resort to extremq measures. M. Brland said today that the decision of the pope was entirely unexpected. Decision of Vatican. Many Catholics are rejoicing at the stern'attempt of the pope. The decision of the Vatican provide* that parish prie*ts and^ vicars must remain passive and may not co-operate In any act of sequestration, but if tpe bishop consid ers that tho refusal of the treasurers to surrender the keys may cause grave msequtness, he can permit them to n so, on condition that they do not sign any v document consecrating the spoliation; bishop* may authorize Catholic organizations to participate in sequester* If the refu*a! would en danger position* necessary for the maintenance of their families, but.par ish priest* and other Catholics cannot participate In acts of sequestration In any manner unless the sequestered ec clesiastical property I* permitted to pay rent to the public administrator, or unless the contract cannqt be broken without heavy loss, church, presbyte ries, episcopal mansions, seminaries, etc., which are selzed'Cnpnot*be rented except In case of absolute necessity, and after the administrator has signed a declaration not to attempt In an>' wise to abridge the liberty of the lessee. WEILASKSWRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS The application for writ of habeas corpus In the case of Morris Well, the New Yorker arrested In the Aragon Hotel last Friday night on the charges of forgery preferred In New York, will be heard before Judge Reid Thursday. The warrant has reached here from New York and an officer from that place Is expected In Atlanta Tuesday. Whether or not Well goes back with him depends on the outcome of the habeas corpus hearing. T ARE WRECKED ON 111 COAST 50 Passengers Aboard Lake Vessel Aground. Seattle, Wush., Dec. 10.—An unknow steamer Is ashore at Gape Flattery at tho entrance to Heat tie Bay. FIFTY PA88ENGER8~ON SHIP ARE MENACED BY DEATH, Port Arthur, Ont., Dec. 10.—The Northern Navigation Company’i steamer Huronlc, bound from Port Hu ron to this port, went ashore this morning In a driving snow storm on small island 50 miles east of this por The Huronlc has about 60 passenger on board and tugs have been sent to her assistance. Unless the weather modmate* the Huronlc will probably prove a total loss. SAILORS REFUSE TO QUIT * THEIR WRECKED STEAMER. New York. Dec. 10.—The steamer Pe ruvla. from Hantlg for Philadelphia went ashore at Long Beach, N. J., tills morning. Signals from the ship shore indicated that the vessel was In bad position, but not in Imminent danger unless the wind changed. Communication with the grounded vessel was opened and the crew refused to come ashore, saying they were In no Immediate danger. The vessel carries no passengers. At about the same time the message concerning this ship as ashore was re elved In New York there wns another message from Atlantic City saying that a steamship w*as ashore mirth of tlmre, but no particulars. This Is believed to be the name ship. The Peruvla was flouted this after noon «»n high tide and proceeded under her own steam without assistance. BIG STEAM8HIPGAD3LY ASHORE NEAR NEW YORK New York, Dec. 10.—Tho steamship Gndnby went ashore Ir the fog In the lower bay about 2:30 o*?!ock this after noon. Tugs have been rushed to her assistance and are trying to take her It Is thought there Is no great danger to her passengeis and crew. Case Regius in Court and Hard Fight Is Prom- • ised. AGED MAN’S BODY FOUND BY RAILROAD; FELL DEAD AT NIGHT Washington, Dec. 10.—The secretary war has been called upon for more Information relative to the three negn mpanles of the Twenty-fifth regi ment, recently dismissed from the army by the president’s order. The senate this nf(ern(H>n adopted, without discussion, a resolution pre sented by Mr. Culberson. directing the i secretary of war to inform It fully | whether the companies hr any one of them were Involved In any riot, raid, etc., prior to the Brownsville riot. CARD PARTIES SCORED BY DR. BROUGHTON. Washington, Dec. 10.—That third vice president, J. M. Gulp, of the Houthern road, will get the title of second vice president in place of Wil liam W. Finley, who was made presi dent a few days ngo. was the prevail ing opinion among employes of tin* system t oda.v. The seketIon of Mr. Finley’s succes sor as second vice president will not be made for about ten days or two weeks. Mr. Culp will probably con tinue the duties he now performs, but have the title of second vice president. Harrisson Fulrfax, has been connect ed with the Houthern for ten years and at the time of death of Mr. Spen cer was asslstaint to tlie president. Is tristdered ns the most able man to take the place of Mr. Culp, should th latter be uppnfnted second vice presl dent by the directors of the system. * Sunday afternoon In this city. Hjteclul to The Georgian. Charlotte, N. C., Dee. la.—"When It comes to punishing a negro fur shoot ing craps ami permitting to go free the society people who play for a prize worth anywhere from $5 to $5oo, I am an anarchist In the matter of punish ing the two offenses.” The above, with provisos. Is the substance of a remark made by Dr. L. G. Broughton, of Atlanta, In a meet- latter l»e appointed second vice presi-jing for men at the Academy of Music Special to Tlie Georgian. Valdosta, Ga., Dec. 10.—James Cham bers, uu old citizen of this city, was found dead yesterday morning beside the Atlantic Coast Line railroad track, In the eastern part of town, the cause of his death being shrouded In mys tery. There was a bruised place on the side of bis head, scratches on his chin, and u place torn nr cut on his neck, from which the blood was *oozlng, but It Ik not believed that any o' minds were sufficient to have caused death, and they may have been lnl)!ctt*U by the man falling to the ground. Mr. Chaml»ers left Ids home early Saturday night to come up town for the purpose of buying some meat for the Sunday dinner, and was not seen again until Ids dead body was found. It is understood that he was subject t tacks with Ids Neart. and It Is believed that Ills death resulted from one of these. The verdict of the coroner’s Jury which Investigated the case w to tlds effect. The dead man’s son walked the streets all night looking for his father, after reporting his disappearance to the police. KENTUCKIANS DINE AT PIEDMONT MONDAY PREMIUM INCREASE ON AGED MEMBERS IS HELD ILLEGAL Hpedal to The Georgian. Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 10.— A decision was rendered in the superior court here by Judge Peebles, which amounts to a declaration of the lack of legal right of the Royal -Arcanum in Increasing premiums on policies held by members, over 65 years of age, this increase hav ing been declared about a year and u half ago. exciting considerable com ment at the time. Kx-Judge Armlstead Harwell and Major A. O. Brenzler. president of tho Commercial National hank of this city, were the complainant* In the suit against the Royal Arcanum to re- er the full amount of all premiums paid In by them on |N>lfcies which they held at the time of the Increase In tho rate. ‘our negroes me on trial 1ft the criminal branch of the superior court !>efore Judge Roiii Monday, on the hurge of murdering County Policeman ’. L. Heard on the night of September 24, at Brownsville. The prisoners are Marlon Peters, iim Peters, George Lewis and Wiley Brook*. The state began Its evidence at 12 o’clock. Lieutenant W. J. Poole, a member of the county police force, said he received a cull on the night of the shooting to come to Frank Fambro’s place. He answered the call with seven men and hree citizens who asked to go with Idni. When he was close enough to to ich a crowd of about 100 negroes, near the Jonesboro road and Murray uvenu*\ Fambro anil Lewis opened fire on a signal from some one. Marlon Peters, he suhJ. had a double-barreled shotgun, which he fired at the officers. Jiiji Peters qlso hud a gun. The other negroes on trinl were armed. Policeman Heard reeled and fell when the shots were fired. The case was sus|»ended at 12:30 o’clock for dinner, but was again taken up at 1:3(1 o’clock. Solicitor General Hill represents the state. The defen: and Thomas L. The ONLY one permitted to be sold $|er the oJd Trademarks registered'InAbo 1’. S. Pat. Office. The Oldest Unfailing Remedy for KIDNEY AND BLADDER DISEASES t Guaranteed to Cura or Money Refunded. Don't waste money buying worthless counterfeits. BOTTLE, OC, (old style).... ——C APSULES, (to In lioxl. Jenuine Hasrli Oil Pain Plasters. For tliat karltlnc rough V-u-.THI.1M (11.11111111. Hutch m- J hi. ('"■lull Oroiia, l«-'r At all druggists or. by .mall, prepaid. Hole Importers and American Agent* HOLLAND MEDICINE CO. 1W6 ArcIvSt., Philadelphia. Writ** for Holland Medicine Gazette. Val- liable Information for those who are 111. OPTO ROOSEVELT TO GIVE SENATE DATA ABOUT JAPS Metcalf Says He Turnec^, Letters Over to the President. Washing tun. DeiL 10.—The senate will not get the official letters, papers, telegrams, reports.' etc., relative to the recent Japanese muddle In San Fran cisco unless the president sees fit to supply them himself. In 'iespon.se to the recent resolution calling for the record*-from the de partment of commerce ;iiml labor, Sec retary Metcalf sent the sen ate this afternoon dhnouncfng that ha had not the power to comply. He says his mission to that city to investigate the trouble was made “by authority and as the representative of the president;” that his report has been made to the president and the record* no longer within his custody or' control. He says he has transmitted the senate’s request to the president. To Debate Bill. 4 Speaker < ’annon today us soon is the house met, announced the appointment >f Representative Bradley, Republican, of New* York, as u member of the com mittee on military iffAlrs. * * Th * legislative, executive and Judl- lal appropriation bill, carrying $30,- 629,000, was then considered In commit tee of tho whole. General debate on the measure will, run until the end of Tuesday’s session 1 In order to give the members the op portunity to release themselves of speeches on pending .matters such as the dismissal of the negro troops. Ja pan, currency and simplified spelling. EX- A banquet will In* given ut the Pied mont Monday night by the Kentucky Society. Preparations are being made for about 150 people. Dr. J. W. White address the meeting, after which a thorough organisation of the Kentuck ians in Atlanta will be effected. * WOULD PREPARE FOR JAP WAR Washington, Dec. la.—"In time of pence prepare for war,” declared Rep resentative Kahn, of San Francisco, us he introduced In the house a bill ap propriating $5,ooo.ooa for the construc tion of fifteen torpedo boats for serv ice In Pacific const ports. "Afraid i»f yar with Jupan?” he was ask**d. "It Is well to prepare for emergen- les.” he answered. "The Pacific const needs defense. The Hpanlsh war came luickly und we were not prepared." IS NEAR COLLAPSE Washington, Dec. 10.—Surgeons at. the Emergency hospital stated this morning that former Henator Arthur! Brown, of Halt Lake City, Utah, who shot Saturday afternoon by Mrs. 1 Anna M. Bradley, spent a restful night and was Improving. Fears of septic poisoning, which were felt Sunday, have been removed and Dr. White ami his assistants believe dnnger of this complication has been practically ellnilqpted. It Is be lieved that Senator Brown may be abte to make a statement today. Woman Near s Collapse. Mrs. Bradley, who has been ret oved to the house of detention, spent sleepless night, and this morning wss nearer collapse than at any time sines she fired the shot. She moans piteous* ly, and every few minutes asks for the condition of her ylctlm. Should Sen ator Brown file, and she he Informed of the fact, the physicians attending her fear she would become Insane. • They are now watching her closely for the traces of Insanity, and wilt make u report to the district attorney before the end of the week. The poll Ky Ice are attempting to learn the Identll. he veiled woman who called at the hospital Sunday und asked to be al lowed to see Mr. Brown. The report that the woman Is Mrs. Annie Adams* mother of the actress, Maud Adams* has not been verified. Daughter Visits Him. Miss Alice Brown, daughter of the wounded man. w ho was admitted to his bedside at 10 o’clock this mornfhg, and remained with him for some time, was Informed by Dr. White that her father now has more than an even chance of recovering and thut his condition had greatly Improved. Heveral other cullers were denied admission to Senator Brown’s room. The veiled woman who was not allow- ■ to see the senator on Bunday has not been back. VIVA FORMER FAVORITE DIES IN SQUALOR New York. Dec. 10.—in a Ideak bouse In Morris Heights. N. Y., Hylvia Ger- rfsli, the once beautiful Casino girl who enchanted thousands on two con tinents. Is dead from heart failure. In poverty and squnllor .-he tiled alone in the same room In which Hen ry G Hilton, who had sacrificed family, fortune and high position for her, hud died a yean ago last August, RIOTS REPORTED AT GUAYAQUIL Wnshinjftoii. Dec. 10.—Tlie state departemnt received a dis patch today to the effect that very unsettled conditions exist ill (iitaympiil. Ktpindor. The nation- id assembly has ('ranted extraor. .1 dinar}* powers to the president in order that lie may cope with the situation. Troops have been or dered to the port from Rio Bamba and Cuica. A number of arresu have been made. ' -