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1 CRIER THE HEIL TRAITDR, SITS HENRI S. JACKSON Georgia Republican Leaders Think Grier Faked Other Signatures for Bolt Bl> XAX.PH SMITH. CHICAGO. June 17.—The Georrla delegation to the Republican national convention 1« in a ferment of excite ment as a result of Sunday’s develop ments The statement signed by five of the delegation renouncing their instruc tions for Taft and pledging themselves to Roosevelt, eame as a distinct sur prise to Henry S. Jackson: Col. Walter Johnson. National Committeeman Hen ry Blun. Jr., and others who were Metropole, watching the passing show on Michigan boulevard. The Journal correspondent broke the news to them of the bolt and Grier’s startling inter view. They united in discrediting the reported defection of five but admit ted that Grier had probably gone over \ to the enemy. It was practically agreed that Grier should be excluded from the counsels of the delegation and it was determined that his right to bolt under the circumstances should be ques tioned. WILL EXCLUDE GRIER. "Why I have in my possession an affidavit made by this man Grier, in which he voluntarily took an oath be fore a notary public to abide the in structions and support President Taft for renomtnatlon.” exclaimed Chairman Jackson. “I shall certainly expose him in the convention, and question his right to break the binding instructions of his district convention. Grier him. self made the motion in the convention to instruct for Taft and he was the first to telegraph Secretary Hilles of the Instructions for Taft. I am not surprised at his defection, however, when all things are considered." Members of the delegation charge that Grier visited Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay two or three weeks ago and arranged with the colonel to lead a bolt. v “After Grier’s return from Oyster Bay.” said Chairman Jackson. "he boasted that Colonel Roosevelt had grasped him by the hand and promised ' that he should' control the patronage in Georgia if he would bolt his instruc tions for Taft and bring as many oth er delegates with him as he could in duce to follow him. GRIER ONLY ONE. "I do not believe that he can induce a man to follow him in his bolt. As for the statement signed by Grier. Boone. Peterson. Styles and Mlnsey. I am sure it is a fake. Grier Is the only one of the five who was in Chicago to sign the letter to Colonel Roosevelt. Styles and Mlnsey are negroes and did not leave Atlanta for Chicago until Sunday morning. They were on the road trav grllng when this statement was given out. Henry Lincoln Johnson, who is accompanying the colored delegates wired me Sunday afternoon that every man was standing steadfast and that not a delegate would desert. I believe Johnson knowa Besides, George White, of Maeon, saw Styles In Macon on Fri f day morning and Styles assured him that he would never bolt Taft” * Mr. Jackson denied that he has ever made any threat about having Mrs. . Gner removed as postmistress at Dub lin, though he added many postoffice inspectors had made such recommenda tions to the department. Following the receipt of the informa tion of reported defection of the five delegates, there were many conferences amofi leaders of the delegation. Chair man Jackson. Col. Walter Johnson and Henry Blun. Jr., were sought out by the other delegates and they pondered long over the situation. The net re sult of these conferences found the Georgians nowhere. They were up in the air and not a man in the delegation could really sise up the Georgia situa tion. To them it was as chaotic and as uncertain as the nomination itself. WILL SURVEY ROAD WHEN FLOOD SUBSIDES (Special Dispatch to The Journal.! THOMASVILLE, Ga.. June 17.—Civil Engineer Norman Hopkins, of this city, ts at home waiting for the waters to subside so that he can return to the survey which had begun of a proposed new line of railroad starting at Hahira and going into Alabama. The company having this survey made is known as the Georgia. Ala bama and Western Railroad company, and the line projected will come through Thomas county. touching Coolidge, Pave and Meigs, and going via Blakely to some point in Alabama not yA determined. The survey start ed about ten days ago. but owing to the heavy rains the corps of engineers |o which Mr. Hopkins belonged were forced to abandon their work tempo rarily. TORPEDO DESTROYERS RACING OFF NEWPORT (By Am»niste4 Prste.) JfEWPORT, R L, June 17^—Twenty torpedo boat destroyers, the fastest in the navy, are being mobilized here to day to take part in the greatest speed test to which American vessels of their type were ever subjected. The plan calls for an eight-hour full speed run on Wednesday of this week in which all 20 destroyers will take part. - “JUST SOON BE DEAD.” SHOOTS SELF TO DEATH » (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) CHATSWORTH. Ga.. June 17.-G. W. Worley, a prosperous farmer of near Ramhurst. Ga.. committed suicide Friday night. Worley was preparing to retire and sat down on the side of the bed and spoke to his wife and told her that he would just as soon be dead as alive. Before she could stop him he took up an au tomatic pistol and blew his brains out. Worley had been in very bad health for some time, and it is believed that he bad become despondent over his condi tion. ONE DEAD. THREE HURT IN FIGHT AT CHURCH (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) BUCKHEAD. Ga.. June 17.—1 n a row at Mount Zion, a negro church near here, Tom Thomas shot and killed Jim Toung. .. J -anfh wounded Anderson Terrell, Henry Broadnax and Sam Blackham. who were standing nearby. Thomas was also shot, though not se riously. Marshal W. C. Chives, of this place, arrested the negro ding the killing, and he has been placed in the county jail at Madlsqn. Mrs. E. S. Wilson Dead (Special Dispatch to The Journal.. MACON. Ga.. June 17.—Mrs. Edgar S. Wilson, wife of E. S. Wilson, manager of the Fireman’s Fund Insurance com pany. died here last night at the family home on Hardeman avenue. Her husband and six children survive. WILL DRAIN 20,000 ACRES FOR FARMS NEAR CHARLOTTE (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) CHARLOTTE, N. C„ June 15.—Meck lenburg county bears a reputation for good roads that is its single best ad vertisement the country over. Years ago it took the lead in this work among southern counties. And now Mecklenburg county is pioneer again in a work whose execution will set a record to match its good roads char acter. It has undertaken, to quote Richard H. Edmonds, editor of the Manufacturers' Record, of Baltimore, “extensive plans for the effective drain age of more than 20,000 acres of land . . . . suitable for valuable farms, and Including lands in the vicinity of Charlotte . . . which have so far been executed that four miles of the drainage system is now completed. In addition to the great benefit to Char lotte and vicinity, it is estimated that this drainage system, when completed, will add to the value of the farm lands to the extent of over 125 per acre, and that 650.000 bushels of corn per year can be raised on the reclaimed lands.” The city of Charlotte nas no official connection with the drainage work, it being handled entirely by the drainage commission as a separate body, and its work extends over the whole county. There are yet seven la.ge creeks with their tributaries to be dredged. This work la being carried on as rapidly as possible, and other boats have been built to facilitate the work. The width of the canals which are being dredged averages from 20 to 25 feet, with a depth of 8 to 11 feet. The cost per mile depends upon the amount of stone encountered, but Is estimated at 81.000 to 81,500 per mile. It is es timated that approximately 200 feet of channel, 25 feet wide and 9 feet deep, may be dug each day by one of the dredges. The dredge boats are so con structed they may be taken apart and moved from place to place. One of the most interesting inci dents to the drainage work is the tem porary restraining order of 20 days granted by Judge H. K Justice this week to prevent the Mecklenburg drain age commission from buildin ga dam at the mouth of one of the creeks in connection with the drainage opera- PIRATE TREASURE ON TRINIDAD OBJECT OF NEW EXPEDITION (By Associated Press.) JERSEY CITY, N. J.. June 15. —Carl Baedendick, of this city is organizing an expedition to go, to the Island of Trinidad, to try to find several million dollars in treasure he believes was buried there by pirates early In the nineteenth century. Baedendick, who was before the mast for several years on board British, German and Ameri can vessels visited the Island In 1886 GEORGIA ATHLETIC CLUB WILL GIVE A BARBECUE The Georgia Athletic club Will give a barbecue Tuesday night from 8 to 11:80 o'clock for its members and their friends. A sumptuous barbecue will be served, and there will be a musi cal entertainment and a number of speeches. This is the second 'cue the club has given, the first being highly enjoyabla The club is on North For syth street between the viaduct and Alabama street. WOMAN IS HURLED THROUGH TRESTLE MACON, Ga. June 15.—While out for a walk this morning, Mrs. Lucy V. Har lan, wife of Richard J. Harlan, division superintendent of the Central railroad, fell through a trestle on the Southern railroad tracks near Spring Street bridge, suffering serious injuries. She narrowly escaped being run over by a passing train. She was at once carried to the city hospital, where she is in a critical condition. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan deeply deplore the unfortunate accident BABIES SENT BY MAIL RIGHT SIDE UP WITH CARE (By Associated Brose.) SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.—Bearing shipping tags marked Boston, Mass., six year-old Frank Cronin and his four-year old sister who arrived on the steamer Nile, from Hong Kong, today began their trans-continental trip. The children, who began their Journey at Manila, are under the care of immigration officials, are ex pected to reach the home of their grand mother in Boston, this week. The passen gers of the Nile made up a purse of SBS for them. ADMIRAL YOUNG WILL REMAIN AT KEY WEST (By Associated Press.) KEY WEST, Fla., June 15.—Rear Admiral Lucian Young, commandant of the navy yard here who had been in structed to report at the Charleston navy yard for duty, has received a message cancelling the former orders. A wireless message received from the mine planter San Francisco, stated that the vessel will arrive here tomor row morning with a number of mid shipmen aboard. The middies will be distributed for practice duty among the warships here and in Cuban waters, it is stated. Cedartown Paving (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) CEDARTOWN, Ga.. June 15.—Mr. E. V. Camp, of the Jaundan Engineering company, of Savannah, has been draw ing up specifications for the paving of Main street of Cedartown. Blds are now being advertised for; June 15 bids will be opened. Five types of paving will be considered: wood blocks, vitrified brick, asphalt, asphalt on concrete, and bitu minous macadam. Bibb Schools Close (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) MACON, Ga., June 15.—The Bibb coun ty public schools closed today for the summer vacation of three months. Over 9,000 pupils will spend the next three months enjoying their vacations after nine months' hard school work. There were no graduates this year because of the addition of another high school year, making four Instead of three. The next session of the system will open about the second week in September. Farmers Fear Catapillars (Special Dispatch to- The Journal.} THOMASVILE, Ga.. June 17.-The coming of the cotton caterpillar Is what is looked forward to with much fear by the farmers of this county, and owing to the lateness of much of the crop they feel that they have cause to dread the Invasion of this great pest of the south ern cotton fields this year. The cater pillar did some damage In this county last year, but owing to the fact that the crop was far advanced when It struck this section, It did not amount to much. THE ATLANTA SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL, ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1912. tions, the allegation being made that the dam would pollute the water and damage the pasture land of a number of people by becking up the water. The attorneys of the plaintiffs will attack the constitutionality of the drainage commission in carrying on work in such manner, alleging that no notice has been given the property owners, and other reasons. The decision in the case will be an interesting one, as it ts the first time any residents of this county have at tempted to stop the operations of the drainage commission, although a num ber of complaints have been made. The lead which Mecklenburg county is taking in the drainage movement Is being followed by a number of other counties throughout the state, notably Robeson, the greatest cotton growing county in North Carolina. . A drainage district was recently formed in Robeson by the owners of approximately 35,000 acres of land, along the Jacob and Back creek swamps, and bonds aggregating 8135,- 000, bearing 6 per cent Interest, issued for the purpose of carrying on the work. These bonds, which closely re semble the street assessment bonds is sued by the city of Charlotte, will be payable in ten installments, the first being due in three years after issue, and the remainder in equal annual amounts thereafter. Three dredge boats will drain the swamps from a point below Maxton to the Lumber river below Lumber ton. It is estimated that the undertaking will be completed within 12 months. The owners of the property drained will pay for the work, the district be ing divided into four classes, according to their proximity to the canal and the benefits to be derived. The land is said to be exceedingly fertile, and when brought under culti vation will be easily worth 8100 an acre. It is now practically valueless on account of the superabundance of water. The working out of this drainage plan, it is believed, will bring about the formation of many other drainage dis tricts throughout the state. with a man named Polly, who had full details of where the treasure Is sup posed to be burled. The spot was found covered with debris from a landslide. Baedendick says that Polly was a son of a sea captain, who on a voyage from the west coast of Spain to Eng land. had as a passenger an old sailor who told a story on which the search is to be based., WISE MAY ANNOUNCE AS CONGRESS CANDIDATE (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) THOMASTON, Ga., June 14.—The congressional race of the dis trict is creating much talk, because of the almost certain entry of Hon. J. Walter Wise. At present Congressman Bartlett, who has served for, 18 years, and John R. Cooper, the well known criminal attorney of Macon, are the only announced candidates. Mr. Wise, who is solicitor general of the Flint circuit, has been besieged to make the race, and has avowed his in tention of so doing, though his formal announcement has not been published. He was here last week and made known his Intentions to some of his close political friends. Upson county has usually been a pivotal county, and heretofore has always been strong for Bartlett, though at present there is much talk in favor of Wise. MAN SHOT’BY WIFE DIES IN HOSPITAL CHICAGO, June 17.—William A. Miller, who was shot by his divorced wife, after he had crawled into her room through a second story window, died today, pro testing that he had merely sought to ef fect a reconciliation. Mrs. Miller is being held by the po lice. She asserts that she was seized and choked, and that she shot in self defense. WOUNDS SON, KILLS WIFE AND HIMSELF (By Associated Brets.) BLACKSHEAR, Ga., June 14.—In formation reached this city Thursday that W. R. Mercer, aged 50, a white farmer living near Hoboken, this coun ty, had shot and killed his wife, seri ously wounded his son and then had committed suicide some time during Wednesday. Mrs. Mercer had been an Invalid for years and had been at home but two days, after a long stay In a hospital at Douglas, Ga. The family was well-to-do. W. T. Mercer, the son, while badly wounded, probably will recover. No cause for the tragedy is known by neighbors of Mercer. PHARMACISTS WILL MEET IN COLUMBUS (By Associated Brees.) SAVANNAH, Ga., June 14.—Colum bus won the next annual meeting of the Georgia Pharmaceutical association over Augusta in a spirited contest at the final session Wednesday of the associa tion’s convention. The date is to be se lected later. The druggists decided to ask the state legislature to appoint a state commis sioner of drugs and oils. THREE MEN BURNED TO DEATH ON WIRES (By Associated Bress.) ELIZABETH, N. J., June 15.—Three men met a horrible death high in ttje air today on a high tension wire on the public service corporation, and for more than an hour their smoking b >dies re mained above the streets until removed by firemen. The victims were Lineman Willridge, Frank Jackson and Albert Burbank. Wlllridge was adjusting a met al cross-arm on the pole when he came in contact with the wire. Death was al most Instantaneous, but Jackson and Burbank, who were working on a pole be low. climbed up to his aid, only to meet death as he did. Clergyman Killed (By Aseociatod Brass.) LONDON, June 17.—The Rev. J. J. Weld, an American clergyman, was run over and killed by a motor car bus this morning in Cockshur street, a busy West End thoroughfare. He had Just left his hotel for a stroll. Mrs. Weld, who had gone to her banker's, learned of the tragedy only on her return to the hotel. LANDS FOB SALE IN SOUTHWEST OEOBGIA, Level and fertile, low in price and adaptable to the widest range of crops. Write for land list. HILL-LEVIB REALTY 00., Montezuma, Ga STITE UNIHSITI HEMS JNNUALCOMCMT Interesting Program Is Car ried Out-Many Prominent Visitors Attend (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) ATHENS, Ga., June 17.—The Univer sity of Georgia commencement began Thursday evening, when the annual sen ior banquet took place at the Georgian hotel. This is one of the strongest classes ever in university, and the ban quet was a most enjoyable affair. The dances were all held at the Moss auditorium, and their order was as fol lows: Friday night, June 14, Pan-Hel lenic: Saturday night, the annual mas querade: Monday night, junior hop; Tuesday night, senior law; Wednesday night, senior ball. LITERARY SOCIETIES. The literary features began Saturday night at 8:30, when there occurred the sophomore declamation contest. Sunday morning was the commence ment sermon by Dr. W. L. Packard, of Savannah. Monday, at 10:80, is the “University day” exercises, in which representa tives from all the branch colleges take part. At 4 o’clock Monday afternoon is the annual military parade and prize drill. Monday night is the champion de bate between representatives from the two literary societies, Phi Kappa and Demosthenian. Tuesday is Alumni day, and the ad dress will be made by Judge John C. Hart, of Union Point. At 4 o'clock the junior orations occur, and the delivery of sophomore cup by Mr. Lucian Goodrich, of class of 1902. Wednesday is commencement day, and will close a brilliant commence ment with the senior orations and the address by Judge J. H. Lumpkin, of At lanta. TRUSTEES MEET. The board of trustees have a large number present and have been quite busy, though, so far, nothing of special Interest has come before the body. They have announced the following degrees to be conferred Wednesday: Doctor of Laws, Gov. Joseph M. Brown; Doctor of Divinity, Rev. M. L. Troutman, at present pastor of First Methodist church, and who will receive his diplo ma from Law school Wednesday; Doc tor of Science, John Taylor Corn, of the Georgia School of Technology, and the same degree will be conferred on William Henry Emerson, also of the School of Technology: Doctor of Science, Charles M. Strahan, of the uni versity.. Among other things was the promo tion of R. S. Pond from instructor in mathematics to be adjunct professor. Tutors in chemistry and biology were authorized. W. W. Turk was promoted from tutor to instructor in romance languages. R. B. Brooks was made associate professor in history. There will be a number of class re unions, and among them that of the famous class of 1875, and from this class are chosen the men who are to de liver alumni address and the commence ment address, Judge John C. Hart and Judge J. H. Lumpkin. 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ALBANY, Ga., June 15.—Athens, Au gusta, Dublin and Columbus are in the race for next year’s Baraca conven tion, and possibly other Georgia cities will make efforts to land the prize aft er more delegates arrive tonight and in the morning. The race promises to be a lively and exciting one, as the dele gations from the various cities asking for the convention are active in their canvassing. The convention met in its opening session at the First Methodist church at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon. Tonight the Albany Philathea young women will hold an elaborate reception for the visiting Baracas in the Guards’ armory on the third floor of the city hall. Tomorrow two sessions of the con vention, morning and night, will be held. A Georgia barbecue dinner will be served on the Chautauqua lawn at noon. In the afternoon tomorrow the visitors will be guests of the Albany Baracas and Philatheas at a ball game between Albany and Savannah, of the South Atlantic league. When all the delegates arrive they will number considerably over 300, judg ing by the early arrivals and the names furnished the entertainment commit tee from various Georgia towns and cities. TEACHERS ARE ELECTED BY ANDREW COLLEGE CUTHBERT, Ga., June 15.—The fol lowing new teachers were elected by the board of trustees of Andrew col lege at its recent meeting: Dumas Malone, A. 8., will have charge of the work in mathematics and Bible. Mr. Malone graduated at Emory col lege in 1910 and during 1910-11 taught at South Georgia college, Mcßae. Dur ing most of the past year he a student at Vanderbilt university. Miss Preston Vineyard, A. 8., of Ten nessee, will be teacher of languages. In addition to her college work. Miss Vine yard has studied at the University of Chicago and has done language work in Europe. She has taught in several schools for girls, among others, at Centenary college, Cleveland, Tenn. Miss Adaline M. Tirrell, A. B„ will be in charge of the work in history. She is a graduate of Boston university and has taught in a number of schools for girls. She was for eight years at the Alabama Conference college, Tuske gee, Ala. Miss Corinne Williams, of Mississip pi, will teach piano. She is a graduate in music from the I. I. and C., Colum bus, Miss., and has studied for the past year at the New England conserva tory, Boston. Mrs. Nettie L. Klerullf, ttje new’ teacher of art, comes from the Lou doun, Blupmonf, Va., where she has taught for the past year. The Impetus of Cash Chicago Record-Herald. Money not only makes the mare go, but Induces the old horse to kick up his heels and act young. TWO DEATHS FOLLOW QUARREL OVER HOGS W. 0. Evans and His Son Are Killed by W. 0. Walton at Greenville (By Associated Press.) GREENVILLE, Ga., June 15.—F. O. Evans and his son Oscar were shot and killed near this place Friday by W. O. Walton, a nephew of the elder Evans, Walton then surrendered to the sheriff. The shooting is said to have been the result of a renewal of a former quar rel between the two families over stray ing hogs. TEACHERS ARE ELECTED FOR GREENSBORO SCHOOL (Special Tispatch to The Journal.) GREENSBORO, Ga., June 14. —The city board of education has announced the election of the following corps of teachers for 1912-13 for the Greensboro High school: Prof. H. B. Robertson, of Social Circle, superintendent, mathe matics; Hal R. Boswell, of Penfield, Ga., principal, Latin and science: Miss Bennie Kimsey, of Toccoa, Ga., Eng lish and history; Mrs. P. H. Robinson, French and art: Miss Minnie Barrett, Jersey. Ga., sixth and seventh grades; Miss Eloise Smith, of Greensboro, fifth grade; Miss Ruth Conner, of Social Cir cle, fourth grade; Miss Mattie Medlin, of Greensboro, Ga., third grade; Miss Helen Davis, of Greensboro, first and second grade; Miss Lula Baitzell, ex pression; Mrs. Walter Klmbro, music. Miss Clyde Willis, of Greensboro, was elected teacher of the fifth grade, but resigned to take up domestic science work in Newton and Monroe counties. SOUTHERN TO BUILD BIG COLUMBUS DEPOT (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) COLUMBUS. Ga.. June 15.-The South ern Railway company is to erect here a new freight depot 400 feet long by 40 feet wide, of brick construction, and attractive design with ample platform and team track facilities, and paved driveways to serve depot and team tracks, according to announcement re ceived today from President Finley. The new freight station is to be erect ed on property owned by the company and partly occupied by the present freight station which together with a number of small buildings, will be re moved to make way for the improve ment. GREENSBORO MAY USE POWER FROM RIVER (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) GREENSBORO, Ga., June 15.—Promi nent citizens of Greensboro have the ques tion of securing power from the big dam on the Ocmulgee river, in Butts county, under discussion. It is understood that the Central Georgia Power Co., which controls the current, has discussed the advisability of bringing its power to Greensboro. Plans have about matured in Eatonton and Madison to secure the current, and it is highly probable that the lines will be brought on to Greensboro. JILTED, HE KILLS GIRL < MO TAKES HIS ■ LIFE Frank Chunn Shoots Miss Roueche and Dies by His Own Hand . • (By Associated Press.) SALISBURY, N. C., June 17.—Angered, it is claimed, by a second rejection of his proposal of marriage, Frank D. Chunn, aged 23, shot and instantly killed Miss Burnadotte Roueche, aged 19, here tonight in the presence of heir sister, and then committed suicide. Both families are well known in this community. The shooting occurred in the home of the girl's uncle, J. X. Roueche, editor of the Salisbury Post, where Chunn and Miss Roueche had stopped together with Miss Hortense Roueche and Charles Ga- , ble, after attending church services. Gable and the deceased girl’s sister had gone In search of a drink of water, leaving Chunn and Miss Burnadotte on the front porch. When a few feet away they heard re volver shots. Rushing back they were confronted by Chunn, who commanded them to "get back,” and then placed the pistol against his temple and fired. The dead body of the girl was found by his side. • GORDO¥Tn?HTUTE NAMES WATSON VICE PRESIDENT (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) JACKSON, Ga., June 17. —Prof. L. D. Watson, of this city, has been elected vice president of Gordon institute at Barnesvile. Professor Watson, who is a son of the late Capt. L. D. Watson, a well known Confederate veteran, for whom the local chapter. Daughters of the Confederacy, was named. Is a grad uate of the University of Georgia. For the past 12 years he has been connected with the Meredith college, of Raleigh, N. C., in which institution he filled the chair of mathematics. The election of Professor Watson fol lowed the resignation of President J. M. Found and the election of Prof. E- T. Holmes, of Macon, as head of Gor don Institute. He is a well known edu cator and his Jackson friends feel sure he will add strength to the well known Barnesville Institution. WILL HONOR BIRTHDAY OF ALEX H. STEPHENS (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) GREENSBORO, Ga., June 17.—The Alexander Stephens chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, of Crawfordville, have arranged plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander H. Stephens, a native of Taliaferro county, and the first and only vice president of the j Confederate states. The organization has secured Judge Joseph Henry Lumpkin, of the supreme court of Georgia, to deliver the cen tenary address. Judge Horace M. Holden, who resigned only a short time ago from the supreme court of Geor gia. will be master of ceremonies. A splendid barbecue dinner has been ar ranged. 3
