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THE BANNER, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24, 1911. THE COMMISSIONER OE AGRICULTURE Place in Georgia that is wanted by Several Prominant men Well qualified. Atlanta, Feb. 18.—The last time a race for commissioner of agriculture made Its appearance, it was, in a measure conditioned upon the candi dacy of ommlssioner T. G. Hudson for re-election. That is, It was tacitly understood that if Mr. Hudson made Hie race again, Instead of runing for congress in the third district as he ,had some Idea- of doing, there would be. no opposition. This time, however, a race appears to have taken on well defined pro portions some eighteen months in ad. vance of the next primary which will not be held until August 1912, and it is said that this contest will be car ried on to a finish regardless of Com missioner Hudson’s intentions as to another term. At any rate this is the attitude ot Hon. J. D. Price of Oconee, who is squarely in the race and has, thus early in the game, begun his canvass. Mr. Price who was in the last state senate and who is well known throughout the state, has already be gun making trips here and there In the interest of his candidacy. Furth ermore, Mr. Price says no matter who gets into the scrimmage, he is in there to win and is going to see it through. Report also has it that a similar attitude will also, probably, be assum ed by Hon. J. J. Connor of Bartow, former president of the slate agricul tural society and for several terms chairman of the general agricultural committee of the house of representa tives. Mr. Conlior has long had his eye on the office of commissioner of agriculture, and he doesn't feel like waiting any longer to make the effort toward getting It. Hon. L. H. O. Marlin of Elbert fs another, almost certain candidate. He Is one of those who would have been In the race last time, had not Commissioner Hudson sought another term. His politico-agricultural repu tation also comes, in a measure, through having served as chairman of the general agricultural committee of the house. Then there is Hon. Robert Wright of Elbert, also, long assistant commissioner of agriculture and still occupying that position, whose , friends feel that lie is entitled, after all these years, to promotion to the -higher dignity. Of course If Com mlssloner Hudson runs again, Mr. Wright will keep out of the race and retain his present position; but if Mr. Hudson decides on something else, why Mr. Wright’s candidacy may be put down an an asbsolute cer tainty. Now about Commissioner Hudson. He has had his eye on the congres sional seat from the third district for sometime, and all but got into the race last jrear. Asked as to his pres ent Intentions, he is silent, upon the theory, as he puts it, that It Is too early to talk about a contest so far In the future. There Is, too, another reason why Commissioner Hudson Is not talka tive. If Georgia gets another con gressman if will necessitate a redis- trlctlng of the state into twelve con gressional districts. And it this Is done, it Is not altogether improbable that the third district may be badly split up, putting the present congress man, Hon. Dudley M. Hughes, In otfe district snd Commissioner Hudson, whose home fs in Americus, In anoth er. Naturally, that would make quite a difference, so that before any congressional races develop around In that section of the state, proapective candidates will have to wait and see both what congress and the state leg islature are going to do,—congress, in the matter of increasing the num ber of representatives and the legisla ture, in the matter of redlstricting the state. EULOGIES FOR 8ENATOR8 CLAY AND DOLLIVER. Washington, D. C„ Feb. 18.—Exer cises commemorative of the life, char acter and public works of the late Senators Clay of Georgia and Doliiver of Iowa were held in the senate this afternoon. Eulogies were prononunc- ed by some of the foremost leaders on both sides of the political aisle. The house has set aside tomorrow for the holding of similar exercises in memory of the Georgia and Iowa sen ators. NEWARK'S AUTOMOBILE SHOW. Newark, X. J., Feb. 18.—With a much greater number and variety of exhibits than in previous years, New ark's fourth annual automobile show opens today and Wll continue through the coming week. The show this year Is held in the First Regiment armory, where 60,000 feet of floor Space are Ailed with attractive exhibits, rang ing from the smallest automobile part and accessory to the luxurious tour ing car in its finished condition. Real estate in Athens Is still on the forward march. The showing made by the real estate assessors is a splendid one. If you wsnt to plant your money where it will yield a big crop, plant it in Athens dirt. KINOdOIMS We cannot tell a blind man what a rainbow looks like. We cannot tell you what our new materials look like. Just come and see our new goods. We are always very careful to select the shades of gloves, ribbons, buttons and trimmings which harmonize with our materials. Long experience has taught us which mills make colors that will not fade. Whether you buy or not, we shall gladly show you our new goods. Come to see us. Plaza Cloth 25c Yard Something entirely new for dresses, shirt waists, coat suits, children’s dresses and automobile wraps. Can’t be told from a silk rajah; wears beautifully and washes fine. All the new shades are here to select from—tans, champagne, old rose, helio, receda green, old blue, navy blue, white and cream, maise, black, pink and light blue; 27 inches wide; 25c yard. Ask to see this fabric—“Plaza Cloth.” Striped French Voile 25c Yard • In black and white stripes, makes up like silk and wool fabric. We have three different patterns to choose from, 27 in. wide, 25c yard. French Foulards 25c In polka dots, figures, flowers and other pretty designs, specially priced at 25c yard. All the new shades of blues, greens, old rose, heliotrope and navy blues. Alcazar Foulards 25c With striking border effects; 42 in. wide, in all the new Bulgarian effects; specially priced at 25c yard. You should see these. Mercerized Grosgrain Poplin 27 Inches Wide 35c Yard Makes beautiful coat suits, auto coats, skirts; looks pretty as silk; all the wanted shades. Cotton Voiles 20c Yard, 27 Inches Wide In a full range of all the new spring shades of pink, helio, pearl gray, brown, white and cream, Copenhagen, blue and black. Mercerized Striped Poplins, 27 Inches Wide, at 15c Yard Pretty spring shades of pinks, blues, helio, re ceda green, old rose, tan; worth 25c. Solana Cloth With Polka Dots, 25c Has all the appearance of rajah silks; only one- quarter the price of a rajah silk; wears beautifully and washes well; 27 in. wide, 25c yard. Silk Embroidered Batiste in Evening Shades, 50c Yard Soft and clinging in all the delicate shades of pinks, blues, champagne, pearl gray. French Stripe Voiles 35c Yard Looks good as a fine silk and wool imported voiles; soft and clinging, in the wanted shades of the season. Scotch Ginghams 15c Yard Another shipment of over 200 pieces of the newest things in Scotch ginghamr. in plaids, stripes and checks. We can show more ginghams than any other two stores in Athens. We are head quarters for ginghams 25 cents per Yard The Great tit Value Ever Offered A beautiful new silk fabric. In all shades for afternoon and evening dresses._ At all wash goods departments. Look for the Name on the Wrapper The Most Remarkable Reproduc tion of the Fashionable Rough Silks Ever Made in a Wash Fabric. II This is the fabric which is II now being used so extensive- // ly everywhere in place of cosily pongee and Oriental silks. Himalaya Clolh has all of the tusirous beauty and 1 richness of the popular rough-woven silks. It wears longer, however, 1 and tubs perfectly. 27 inches wide All fashionable .colors. Seethe .name “Himalaya” v on selvage of v every yard. New Spring Percales In light shades of solid pinks, blues, champagne, old rose and white, with Persian borders; 10, 12i and 15c yard; 36 in. Pretty New White Goods 25 pieces plain flaxon will be sold at 125c, actu ally worth 20c; double width. 50 pieces plain flaxon will be sold at 15c, actu ally worth 25c; double width. The New Duchess Cloth Sheer and hat all the appearance of a fine linen cambric; washes and will not turn yellow; it comes 36 inches wide and the price starts at 20c to 5f c. Batiste Mull 45 in. wide, 25c yard, actually worth 50c; soft and silky appearance; washes fine, wears beauti fully. " Checked Flaxoifs In a beautiful assortment of patterns to sell at 25c and 35c; 36 in. wide, guaranteed to wash, will not shrink. Beautiful Things in Checked and Barred Lawns To sell at 121, 15, 20, 25 and 35c. They come in all the new effects. In the Ready-Made Department Party dresses of French marquisette, daintily trimmed in cluny, baby Irish and German vals. $10, $12.50, $15, $16.50. Slips for Marquisettes and Lingeries Complete line of colored and white slips in cot ton and silk, in all the pretty shades of pinks, blues, maise, helio; $1.25 to $8.50. Suits of French Serge $15 00 Lined with peau de cynge, coat cut 24 inches long, very nobby little suits, all the wanted shades, price $15. Pretty New Foulard Dresses To sell from $10 to $30, in all the very newest effects and color combinations; misses’ and ladies’ sizes. Hundreds of White Serge Suits To sell at $12.50, $15, $18.50 and up. We invite you to tome and see these suits. Here Are Some Bargains For You Boys’ blouse waist and shirts, made of fine quality ot madraa, in good selebtion of patterns 50c. Women’s Shirt Waists, $1 Values 75c 100 waists of fine quality of percale, madras and lingerie, will be offered at 75c. Slightly shop soiled. Our Annual Sale Linen Laces, 5c Yard 3000 yards linen torchon lace will be offered at 5c yard; insertion aed edging to match. Children’s Cambric Diawers Worth 25c, special at 10c; all sizes. Ask to see these. Tucked and lace trimmed. Davison-N icholson Company AN IDIOTIC, OR WEAK- A MINDED MURDERER. A A A A Wifa Dead. Terifie Expense of A A Trial. An Increasing Idiotic A A Family. ♦ AAAAA’AAAAAAAAAAA Georgia haa Juat bad to atand the heavy expense of a murder trial, be ■Idea the loaa of the life of the mur dered wife, by neglecting a large family, which, the jkdge~said, ie filled with idiotic member*. Think of the crimes committed; vile diseases scattered; the worth lessness and the poor grade of work (when they work); the civic injury by enlarged taxes, and the’ depvecta- tion of tax values, and the lowered moral standards where these fami lies congregated. An Orphans' Home has in three weeks been asked to take four such motherless and six fatherless children from their mentally and morally de generate parents, also a month old baby; Is It Wise to Neglect Them? Thtr state had best take ail the de fective younger members of-such fam ilies and put them in a Farm School where the little brain and heart and hand can be trained- Tlilft is success fully done in many states. They should be kept segregated, or under v. ateh care, especially until the wo men are safe from the temptations of vile men. Georgia needs such a Farm School for the Idiotic, of feeble-minded, and a colony for the epileptic in connec- lion with it. Let no new idiotic family be allow ed to spring lip to curse our fair stnte. BISHOP GALLAGHER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Galveston, Texas, Feb. 18.—Ut. Rev. Nicholas A. Gallagher, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese at Galveston, will celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday anniversary tomorrow. He was born in Ohio, received his education in Cincinnati and spent the whole of his eprly career In the church in his na tive state. He came to Galveston s» administrator of the diocese In 1882 and succeeded to the bishopric ten years later. The committee in congress has giv en the Canadirn treaty a blow In the eye—lumbermen and grangers are rigorously kicking.