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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. ANTI-JUG BILL BEFORE CONGRESS! | IS WELL BACKED! • No little interest In being man!Tent ed by the members of the Georgia Anti- Saloon League in a bill which has Juri been Introduced in congress by Repre* j •tentative Littlefield, of Maine, and ■ plans are now being made in urge upon! the congressmen and senators from ‘ Georgia the necessity of making this 1 bill n law. Tlie bill, if passed, will make state; prohibition effectual when laws of that - nature are enacted by the various states. It provides that the Interstate commerce character of shipments of intoxicating liquors shall cense when the shipments reach the borders of the state In which is situated the point of destination. In other words, the bill makes It possible for a state law to cover Interstate commerce shipments and makes it Impossible to ship into a dry state intoxicating liquors from a wet state. President \V. R. Hammond, of tlie Georgia Anti-Saloon league, has writ ten gr letter telling of the law and he urges that all Interested flood their rep resentatives in congress with letters and telegrams asking support of the hill. Another feature of the bill is that It holds that the point of selling <\ <>. D. packages Is at the point of delivery. The bill is now in the hands of the bouse judiciary committee. Snowdrift Hogless Lard Government Inspection >oo< Southern Standard uf Superlative Guaranteed LUMBER SHIPPERS WIN FIGHT OVER EXCESSIVE RATES A derision Un« l»eeu rendered by the Vnlteil Suites circuit court of appeals at New < tries us, which sustains the decision of Judge Hpeer Hunt the advance of ” cent* per pH pounds by certain ftoutbern i II I unlawful. The decision order* the with drawn! of 111** rnf*»: also the return of the excess pnhl by lumber shipper* since thni new rate went Into effect, June, IIKC, now amounting to nl>out $.VK),000, The decision establishes a new relief for (be correction of unjust freight rates. It also menus n great deal to the lumber •lilp1*ers of Georgia, who handle $8,000,00U worth of lumber ummnlly. When the rnte went Into effect. If. If. Tift mid others. In lietmlf of the Georgia Saw Mill A**oclatl»ti, went before Judge Speer and obtained a [nrorj restraining order. The matter Peachtree and West End Friends: If you had to stand behind a counter all day just once you would buy some of youi Christmas things now and not make it so hard on the girls at Christmas time. CLEAR NOTE SOUNDED BY ATLANTA PASTORS FOR REIGN OF LAW The following excerpt* from sermon* j No man I* free until he has made delivered by the minister* of Atlanta the demand* of the law the habits of 1th the hope | 4 The most abject slavery Is tempo railroad i i, and th. . bond of #00.0 fund. The limitmriue I by KIM*. Wluihlsh A- Klli made handled hjr Mr ARE APPOINTED BY SOUTHERN RY, Official* of the Southern announced Monday afternoon the iihiiic* of the twenty*sewn .superintendent* who ar to have charge of ns many divisions of the Southern railway system, effect ive January 1. Only a few changes were effected in the regular list of superintendents, as most of them retained their old divi sions. while their assistant* were pro moted and others raised to Nuperin- landeiuie* on Kinaller division*. The following name* and divisions will locate su|tcrinicndentH in this sec tion In which change* may l>e noted: J. M. Bennett, Winston-Salem; K. T. Lamb. Norfolk: A. M. Smith, Spartan burg; A. G. Jones. Charleston; It. E. Simpson. Rock Hill; I>. \V. Newell, Moore*villc: F. 8. Boswell, Murphy; <\ L. Haul*, Knoxville; K. K. Norris. Coster; l\ t\ Hodge*, Chattanooga; K. P. Pelcer, Nasltvillc; F. J. Egan. Ma con; \V. J. Bell, Columbus; A. J. Wont, full. Atlanta; W. M. Dtiell, Binning - ham; J. I«a*cter. Selma. Enforcing Fireworks Ordinance. Vperlal to The fleorgfan. Brunswick. Ga„ Dec. 18.—The ordi nance prohibiting the discharging of firework* in the city limits of Bruns- wick I* being enforced. Several ar rests have been made and line* Im posed. It I* doubtful If the ordinary Cbrlstma* fireworks will be permitted during the holiduv*. To Take Crosstie Cargo. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga., Deo. IS.—The Sat il ia l* expected today with one of the largest cargoes of freight ever brought to thl* port by u steamship. A* soon as she 1* unloaded she will take on practically n solid cargo of ci o*«*tk* fo.* her return trjp North. 1 forms of mob violence. Thl* Is one step taken by the minis ter* In co-operation with the office:'* of the Business Men's Gospel Union, to ward an effort to readjust the relations of the race* at the South. The Christian League, recently or ganised In this city with member* from both race*. Is now attempting to bring order out of confusion and harmony out of discord and hate, through u sane, sound public opinion, to become domi nant among all the people. The end sought I* concerted effort to inspire in nil the people a greater respect for the law. There Is needed strong public senti ment to back up the law upon- the fol lowing proposition*: 1. That criminal assaults upon wom en constitute the most villainous crime known to tho catalogue of iniquities and must be punished to the very ex tent of the law In the execution of the* criminal. 2. That death by tnob violence Is murder, outright, and can have no ex cuse or countenance In Christian civili sation Or Individual or community life. It violates tlte law of God and the luw of man a* well. 3. That all law-abiding white people and law-abiding negroes, as far as may be needed, will aid the proper officers of the law to apprehend and bring to trial all offenders against the law, whether Individuals or mobs, regard Its* of lace, with such proof to convict as may be within their* knowledge and cwtror 4. That It Is the duty of every' cl 11 ten to be absolutely obedient to law and to Intnln the peace of the community far ns his power and Influence may go. Timt In the adjustment of all dif ferences between the races absolute Justice as to all legal rights shall be mwured to each Individual. Irrespective of race or nodal condition. 0. That the press qf the state may be used to create, in every possible way, such public sentiment us will maintain obedience to law. 7, Tlmt all the people may pronounce positively, ngaln*t nil undue delays by the court*, whether In forms of the law or through petty technicalities that finally defeat the end of Justice, and demand such changes In the law ns will make the penalties for violation *tvlft, certain and effective. \V. J. NORTHKN. are given to the public with the hope uojeci slavery- is <»«< *'» crons apoken will help to cryntalixa a hearty and Immovable M | tullon but American institutions be- publlc opinion against crime and all ing free, cannot keep the American People free. They will continue free only so long as they continue obedient »o law. Perfect liberty Is found only in per fect conformity to perfect law. Humnn lights are never safe ex cept when human duties are held sa cred. As a people, wo shall never re concile our tights until we recognize our duties. "I will walk at liberty for I seek Thy precept*." REV. pTT BRYAN. Patter of Wheat Street Baptist Church (Colored). Mat. 22:21. We are brought into this world as members of society and sub of right and wrong. Love la the ful filling of the law. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tutkegta's President Command! Move ment Now on in Atlanta. President Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala., delivered an address on law- and order at Friendship Baptist church, colored, the afternoon of the same Sunday the ministers of the city preached upon thl* subject In their several churches. He said In part: "I have been watching with the keen est Interest everything that ha* taken place in Atlanta In the way of recon struction or regeneration since the day* of the riot, and I do not hesitate to say to the members of my race that the effort which Is no>v being fathered and led by a group of the best white peo ple In the city of Atlanta, in ro-opera tion with a similar group of members of my own race. In my opinion, con stitutes one of the most helpful, sane and promising efforts that have been made In any portion of the South to Improve the relations of the races since the war. . "1 make this statement fully con- lous of the scope of my words. In too large a degree heretofore, the In terests of the black man have been left wholly to negro leader* or wholly to teachers who have come from the j North or West. .The ministers end the J ct. of a (lunlistic government a civil j conservative element among the white government and a divine government, people have consciously or uncon- Boclety has a right to prescribe her scfously drifted away from helping the pie and white people, the South hus not only suffered from a moral point of view, but our commercial Interests have been held back because of dls trust of one race on the part of the other. It Is impossible to have good and efficient labor unless that labor is assured that In every avenue of life Justice will be meted out to them and that after persons have worked hard and accumulated property they will not be driven away from their homes and property at great loss at the will of a mob. 1 want to fittingly express the ap preciation to rpee leader* In this city who have co-operated with the white men in Atlanta In perfecting and launching this movement. From now on let the league have the united and sympathetic help of every member if our race. Let those who doubt the ef ficacy of such a movement remember that certainly If we foil In this, ths race will be in no worse condition than It has been. There are nine chances out of ten that It will succeed. If fail ure Is the result, nothing will have been lost. The fact is that we of both races in too large a degree have tried to go around our duty, have tried to go un der It, or over it. but the time haa come when frankly and squat ely and honestly we have got to face our duty In this matter, face the responsibility that i* before u* and face the actual condition of the race right here In 'the South and then do what this condi tion demands. Tltc^average white man In the South Is ju*t as much Interested In the eleva A HANDSOME XMAS DISPLAY A Prominent House on the Viaduct Have Made a Reputation for Ar tistic .Window Trims. conditions of admission and make cron. 1 negro and taking the Interest In hint tlon #f the black men as the white er mid reasonable ,lemon,i« me,;.!">•«.«■»» true In former days. I do race In any other part of the country., sn 2,P- er and reasonable demands for mein-i_„, ... ,, . not believe that they have been con- beishlp. Therefore, a person, though n | gC fntis. for the most ,,art, of doing this, member of the human family, created ' . _ from the "ono blood out of which God REV. C. C. JARRELL. Pastor Grace Methodist Church, Psohns J19:4S. Only n few people can be free. Freedom I* not a matter of court houses, but of character; not of legislation, but of life; It doe* not flow from constitutions, but from good ne*s; It canuot be defended by legal safeguard*, but niu*t be secured In moral sanctities, *T will walk ut lib ci ty for I *eek Thy precepts." Freedom I* not a matter Inhering tn government*, but In nations; and no nation Is free until it* people become obedient to luw. Liberty and law are twin angel* of inseparable compan ionship. Freedom I* not a human birthright, not a divine gift. It I* not an actual endowment, nor a legal en actment. hut a goal—a goul that each man and each nation must reach for themselves and come to over a path of spiritual conquest. • The freedom of the will," If It means anything at all, must mean thut the will I* free to become free. If nil men are flic and equal, it is only in the sense that all men should nave a free and equal chance at the path to free dom. A free mtd equal opjtortunUy to acquire and practice the principles of liberty. Ih® Georgia Military Academy Is Training 100 Boys to be Men, and Educating Them. COL J. G. WOODWARD. A. M., Pre.’t. College Park iNear Atlanta.) Spring Term Begins Jan. 7, '07. hath made all mankind, to dwell upon the face of the earth," has no right to push himself into society without complying with its just ami reasonable conditions, without which society It self could not long endure. Liberty In not license, but the privi lege lo net, speak, live, go and co:ne when and where one pleases, so long os no Infringement Is made upon the right* or privileges of others. Now, in order to have u form and Mtandard of society that stands for harmony, pence, law and order, cer tain rules ami regulations, mutually agreeable, must be studiously observed by every human being. It Is the duty of man, without the sacrifice of prlncl. pie, character and conscience, to ren der himself to every other man as ngreeuble as possible. If this rule were observed by nil men, all the time, and everywhere, there would be no unpleas. antness. mistrust, mob violence and blood shed among the sons of men. In order to give nil men a firm foun dation upon which to stand. In order to determine each man's rights and guarantee to him protection In their enjoyment. there must be laws enacted and some constituted authority vested with power to Interpret amt execute these laws reasonably and Impartially. This Is the function of govorntnent and the mission of all properly constituted authority+ In a government like ours the laws under which the people live are. or should be, made by the people them selves. through their representatives, und Interpreted by the people them selves, through their repre*entatlves, and executed b.v the people themselves, through their representative:!. If this be true, it I* clearlj' the duty of the people, all of the people, to respect and uphold and obey their own laws. The executor* of the law are not such by usurpation, but by the voluntary und deliberate choice of the people themselves, this choice being based upon the competency, the integrity, and the character of (he executor to carry out the will of the iieople, regis tered by their vote and embodied tn their laws. Every man should have a voice In the selection and election of represen tative* to enact nnd Interpret and exe cute the laws, Ju*t a* every man should play his part In supporting, loving, honoring, respecting, obeying, uphold- ing all existing law*, wise or otherwise, while in force. If any man think* anyHaw or stat ute I* unreasonable. Inequitable, unjust nnd partial, he should adhere to It and In n conservative, intelligent, prudent anti Inoffensive manner seek to create sentiment favorable to the repeal or amendment of such law. It Is the object of criminal law to protect tHV* Innocent am! punish the guilty. It Is the object of civil law to guarantee to every man his rights by standing as a mediator between him ami Injustice. Officers of the law must be neither unjust nor partial, rendering unto Caesar the things that are Cae sar - * and unto God the thing* that be long to God. This Injunction cstub- llnhes the limit*, regulate* the right* and distinguishes the jurisdiction of the government of heaven and the govern ment of earth. The law* made for the suppression of evildoer* should be religiously obey, ed. Violation of law I* dl*re*|iect to God. In order to obey the law but In some way the South grew into the iiha of feeling that by some hit or miss manner the question of the ne gro would be taken care of by some body nt some time. "Another element In the situation which has prevented the Southern white people from taking hold In a whole-souled way, a* they are now doing in Atlanta, has been the scare of social equality; something existing some* here that nobody exactly un derstands, but It was something that was always used on every occasion when Southern white men or women attempted to put forth genuine effort to help the black man. "Another element that has kept the two races from co-operating has been the constant threat of negro domina tion. I am In constant touch with all clauses of my people, North and South, and 1 do not hesitate to say that the negro linn no ambition to mingle so cially with the white race, neither ha* he any umbltlon to dominate the whlto man in political matters. With theso two points definitely understood. I *ce no reason why we cannot co-operate cm the. platform laid down by the league. What the negro is interested In far be yond any matter of social Interming ling, far beyond the matter of racial or political domination, is that every Individual black man. with Ids family, shall be absolutely sure that he will receive Justice. Assure the negro that the *ame Justice administered to the white man will b^ administered to Idm und we have the key to the solution of our whole racial problem. The scare of social equality, the scare of possible racial domination have kept many of the white ts-ople In the South from helping the negro. And i confess to you that the fear on the part of the negro that 'he will not receive Justice nnd fair piny at the hands of the white man has kept the negro leader* In many cases from atemptlng to co-op erate with the white people in efforts to bring about a better civilisation. Even in the cose of this movement so mugnltU’c ntlv led by prominent cltl- sen*. there are negro lenders In thl* Ity who are doubting, who are timid, who are fearful that after nil the mem bers of tlte league do not mean exactly what they say in relation to the black man receiving Justice und fair play. To all such doubters, 1 want to say, I have not come here to speak today without careful examination Into the situation. I have watched every move I have read every word that has been uttered on the part of the leaders of this movement, nnd I do not heHltute to say thnt 1 have ns much faith in their earnestness, In their sincerity, lr. their ability to help lift up the negro In a wav that no other group of white men In any part of the country can do at the present time. I believe in their sincerity as much as 1 believe In the sincerity of any of our friend* who live in Boston, New' York or Chicago and we shall prove recreant to our race If we do not heartily co-operate In every effort they are putting forward to bring better conditions In Atlanta and throughout the South. I believe, further, that what is being done by the league and other organi sations that have grown out of the Atlanta riot will not only serve a high purpose tn the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia, but I believe the movement will spread throughout the South, und I hope the leaders here will rce to It that the influence of it Is not cciflned to Atlanta or the state of Georgia. Because of the uncertainty, because must need* be filled with the spirit of of the timidity, because of the,distrust but he has been timid and backward and uncertain In his method of exhib iting that Interest and that friendship. Thl* league furnishes a channel through which much Interest can be shown In the future. We of both races must thoroughly understand that there I* an element of agitators among both race* that l* con tinually stirring up strife with no end In view to bettering of present condi tion*. They stir up strife simply for tb** purpose of attracting attention to thfimelves or for the purpose of se eming some recognition or position. It I* the duty of both races, it soem* to rue, to frown down on these charac ter* who serve neither race to any good purpose. In connection with this effort, how ever, It must be borne In mind thut the negro Is human and too much can not be expected of him, but In pro- poitlon as you will place ro»ponHlbll- Ity upon him ho will respond to such responsibility. I wish that In every c inmunlty and every locality where there Is any considerable number of our people that In some manner the ne gro himself might feel a responsibility Itt the apprehending of the criminal classes. I v.dsh that member* of the race might be clothed, wherever possi ble, with some official responsibility In the bringing of the criminal classes to justice. The mere fact that such rest fusibility w as placed upon the negro himself would give them an amount of Interest In the welfare of the community which'they do not now always feel, but that ts a matter of detail which each community must work out for itself. ABSOLUTELY FREE. To all who do not want to he cheated I* the opportunity to test the merit nnd learn the value of a modern Singer before sending away for or buying an Inferior sewing machine at any price. You are sure to save money and avoid disappointment by purchasing of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Look for the familiar letter S. 79 Whitehall Street, telephone Boll 189-3; 494 Decatur street, telephone Bell 5173; 762 Marietta street, tele phone Bell 580. Atlanta ministers have been invited to witness the great moral play at the Eldo rado theater Monday, Tues day and Wednesday. LAYING NEW CORNER-STONE FOR NEW COURT HOUSE. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga., Dec. 18.—The cor ner-stone for the Glynn county $100,000 court house, la being laid thin after noon. A very Interesting program Is being carried out, the Masonic frater nity having the ceremonies In charge. Judge Thomas A. Parker, of the supe rior court of this circuit. Is the princi pal orator of the occasion. Cheap Rates to Cuba. gpeclflt to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga., Dec. 13.—The new Brunswick Steamship Company ha* made a rate of $30 for the round trip from Brunswick to Havana. Cuba, for the Initial trip, which Is due to salt from here next month. Quite a large party from Brunswick, also from Way- croas and other near-by towns, expect People passing tho handsome and unique shop of Levy & Stanford, i7 Peachtree street, on the Viaduct, will be Impressed by the artistic decora tions of their beautiful window's and al*o the attractive Interior arrange ment of decorations of the lower and upper floors. The upper floors marvel* of beauty. The second floor Is <k*votcd to Clothing of the better grades where the handsomest line of fine ready to wear clothing In Atlanta la shown in a variety of exclusive pa: terns and models which arc confined to this enterprising establishment. On thl* floor also is shown flhe waistcoats, for business wear and for fine evening dress. Bath Robes occupy a promi nent place, an de House Gowns, Lounging Robes, Silk Hats and Opera Huts, beside* numerous requisites which are carried by this exclusive Tho main or lower floor i* done In mission wood and the effect Is also very attractive. The overhead. Its massive mission beams stretching across tho width of tho shop Is stud ded with frosted Incandescent globes w*hlch at night shed soft rays of light on the delicate Holiday goods and gives ono an Impression of richness und quality which 1* so *trlctly main tained throughout the place. . Fine cravat* of the very handsom est Imported nnd domestic weaves adorn the window* and lower sales room. Beautiful Umbrella*, Walking Canes, Mufflers, Full Dress Reefers. Fine Hosiery and Underwear, exclu sive Ideas In Shirts, Night Shirts. Silk Pajamas, Silk Suspenders, mounted in exquisite designs of silver and gold buckles, beside* a great array of beautiful articles which make very appropriate and useful gift* for a man who delights In the fashionable and finer articles of wear. From now until after the holidays thl* shop will be open nights until 9 or 10 o’clock, and extends nn Invita tion to every one to pay them u visit and Inspect the lines regardless of whether they have any Intention of buying or not. iAidles may shop in this place without feeling the slight est delicacy, as many of their best patrons are ludies who do shopping for their husbands or brother*, and with perfect propriety, as every Cour tesy Is shown them that could be of fered at the ladles* stores. MHtAND BEN GREET PLAYERS Will Present Matinee Today, "EVERYMAN.” Tuesday Night "The Merchant of Venice.” Acted In the EHlxabethan Manner Night 25c to $1.60—Matinee 25c to H.ciO. Wednesday and Thursday—Matlnes Thursday The Drury Lane Spectacle "The Sleeping Beauty v and the Beast.” ,60 PEOPLE—LARGE CHORUS. Night 25c to $1.50—Matinee 25c to $1.50. SALE NOW OPEN. THE^IJOU TONIGHT—MATINEE TODAY. Sweely, Shipman A Co. Present ANNA DAY, And Criterion Theater, New York Com pany In Chas. Major's and Paul Hes ter's Romance "WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER.” Next week—"Me, Him and I." BALDWIN-MELVILLE STOCK GO. Tuesday and “TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM” — * and Saturday Nig lay and Saturday Matinees. ‘MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME" Night prices, to, SO, $1. fcV? Mat luce prices 10, 2J, 30c THE STAR WEEK OOP DECEMBER 17 SEN8ATI0NAL DRAMA "THE OLD SPORT” New Moving Pictures. 8TR0NG VAUDEVILLE Matlneea Monday. Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday at 2:30. Every night at 1:15. BALLARD BIFOCAL. A revelation to glavs wearers, docs away with two pairs of glasses, both reading and walking vision In one frame, and looks like one glass. It has proven the most successful of all the advertised Invisible bifocals. They are being sold by all the leading houses in America and abroad. Our ocullet's prescription department Is the most perfect system ever Inaugurated In this country. Not how cheap, but Jiow well we can serve you. Ask the oculist about us. Walter Ballard Optical Company, Cl Peachtree street. EASY WAY TO BUY GIFTS Pocketbooks grow' slim ut this time of the year when so many loved one* are to be remembered with gifts. More people appreciate the advantage of credit nt thl* time of year than at any oth#. Clothing, hat* and shoes for men, women or children, make sensi ble and lasting gifts and Mcnter & Rosenbloorn Company, of 71 1-2 Whitehall street, offer the accommoda tion of generous credit to all who de sire to buy useful gifts and guarantee to sell goods ut cash store prices. HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS VIA GEORGIA RAIL ROAD. A uleatlUe treatment fa Whiskey, Opium, 4fur* shine, Cecalte. Chletsl. Tebae<» iff Heawtbt- ala at Metre Maestlaa, The Only Kceley Inst^ tela in Georcie. 229 Woodward An., ATLANTA, GA. Bragg & Ryon OSTEOPATHISTS E. E. B: PHYSICIAN AN Si Office*: 324-325 Century Bldg- Bell Phone 3901 OPIUM Atlanta, G a* C aggygglflt jprranPrKt od. He inu,i have Uod'* ronreptlon existing tn the minus of the black peo- J tu take advantage uf the cheap rate. On account of I'hrUtniaa holidays ticket, will be sold at all point, eoiitli of th, Ohio und Potomac and east of th, Mtsfileslppt river, 8t. Louie, Mo Included, at rate of one and one-thlrd llrst-claes fare, plus 25 cents, for the t>und-trip. Ticket* on vie at all station* D*- rember 2# to 25. 30, 31 and January J, dual limit January 7. 1907. For further Information apply to any ticket agent, or ' A- C _ JA CK80N, C. C. M’MILLIN, «• p - A -. . A. G. P. A. Augueta, Ga. TEN YEARS' EXPERIENCE. DR. CLARENCE L STOCKS. Operative Dentistry Filling*, Crown*, Specialilt. Bridgework. 427 Amtell Building, Atlanta, Ga- Farmer Lodged in Jail. Special to The Georgian. • ’anton. Ga, Dec. 1$.-—In default nl $760 bond. Freeman Cloud, a farmer, ha* been lodged in Jail under a ear- rant *w-orn out by Ml** Attha While, hi* wife'* airier, charging criminal * f ' Bault. A hearing I* »*t for Saturday. Cloud realde* near Orange and has a wife, several chldren and a few grand- hildren. Don’t fail to read the Christmas Tree puzzle page that will appear in Wednesday’s Georgian—we offer $5.00 and ten other prizes for the correct solution,,