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THE -MACON DAILY TELKOfiAKH: .SUNDAY MOBNUO, DECEMBER 20, 1908 JIM WOODWARD Denies That llis Conduct on Cjr- tniu Occasittos Was Improper. ATLANTA, On.. Dec. Jam.* O. \V«»t»tl\vurd, who wai for -mayor «*f Atlanta by Independent op- t«ji* foil*>u lug bln nomlnnthfi by the « »;ltv primary, lias lame <1 n f igiifd ntut**nn*!it, comment Ing on tb«- rcmill and tit# Iimhicm whl< h'produced It. Mr. Woodward explain# tin* paroonal inn*.- t*-r» up'»n Which opposition to the prl- tnary choice wan b<ui<*d, denying that he waa KUllty of any Intentional wrong or of any «•*••»# ntially Immoral con duct* Mr. Woodward's Staiomant. Ills statement follow*: To tb<* People ».f Atlanta: In Jufttlre to myN'-if and on urrount of the esteem that I have for the peo ple who -have i frequently honored n»e. I desire, without further reason, and with no suacosMon of apologetic I truckling to indite this statement to the grn*r»l public. Recently 1 have been mrul*- the vic tim of probably the most unjust as ue|| M |i the most cruel pollttoal war Hint was ever waged ufam a < It Iren.' Norn' that 'certain forces have succeed ed in -*hfU they moat desired, to wit: to secure control of the city govern ment at a time when It votild better serve their plans. I sup|s»se that « forbearing and thoughtful people will rein) and weigh what I may here write with calm and dispassionate Judgment. A Word to ths Papers. The Incident which was employed against nte In order to envoi upua* my defeat for mayor after iny third nom ination. (the regularity of which so-, lection had never been questioned) should have never been used to my hurt, and I tru.-t. .or the sake of home life In Atlanta that no paper will mIiow ho llttb regard for the In nocent and so lit11«. concern for the delicacies ns to publish any like Inci dent against nrty other living man. In the midst of the active cutnpnlgn 1 addressed a card to the people In which 1 assured them that mv pr*a- mu-e nt certain houses under the Washington streef viaduct -vu* neither Illicit nor Improper. That statement wi»h not full and clear ns I would have made it hail 1 hern fr- e from the critical scrutiny of nn opposi tion that wag ready to dUrrudlt any thing that came from my pen. Fur this-.reason I did nut go into matters of detail. Talks Frankly of Inoidsnt. Now that the campaign Is closed and my, worst enemy Is sat failed. I. wish at a time when political patch- work Is not needed to hrlelly and frankly give t » the fieople mv reason for being at the place named. He It renicmlwrcd tiiat the houses un- CHRISTMAS *;a * iter the Wastdngton street viaduct l*ean the aubleci of sermons and edlue Huts for %«rkr. The righteous adjust- mant af this nceessary evil wAs u mattet of seftmu concern to nil Atlanta 1 had boon nominated for mayor, and It was my purpose, turd that nomlimtton not lieen nut Is wed by politicians for .political —I 111 ^ tear,? nslgmairlux PPM. .. through t'esncctahle hoods to the hurt of tho sue nr uur city. "Moralists" and ftsalty. I toad reason ti> l»*ll«vr that the nioaHtsed desire to help the aoelal Ilfs of Atlanta by running tlieae houses from this partleulsr strset was not the real purpose of the so-called moral campaign, mol that It wan luslduously begun by sugasathm of men who are y®t In tin* ImckariHiitd. On the other hand the Ini tiative In this movement was due to the mpaclty of capitalists who nasded the ground on which some uf these lotuses are .liullt. and who knew that If they could Is* run away, tt wuuld greatly reduce the market value of the same, In which event they would be the tumetl- claries Within the | M st Pm days I have had (Ids view oorroljorated by the report that a leading real estate dealer has al ready made overtures to one of these owners In behalf of a moralist at tcreat • imrlng my second administration ntayor these same houses were under criticism, and before entering upon the work of building the Washington street Viaduct I called It* consultation Alder men gullllan and Unutirllmnn Martin, who were Hie mcmls-rs represnnttng the ward most affected, and also discussed the matter with the beard of police com- intastnners^and I. was the cottcensua of opinion tltat tlo-sc houses should remain where-they were until tlie natural growth of tin* city forced them sway. Person ally. 1 was averse to scattering them ovoi the city. Reason of Visit. Theee Itelng tit*- Impressions that were In control of my mind at the time, ntul desiring to leave tin- city the following day for a short sojourn In Florida, with er I had planned to go on account of fall ing health. 1 visited these houses, on ths evening named and. s.-eldng out tho matrons talked n few minutes to each In order to learn where they hiten«ted going If a change were ordered, nnd whether eertaln capitalists were consnt-lng to ae cure their property under the closk o moral welfarr. II aAtUfled myself that both reports Were correct, and with this wtnuMncnt put the people on noth* that much harm Is likely to result front aov move that will cause throe houses to coutandnate the atmosphere of other localities.) My conduct on the «»i-t.»lon of thl* visit, which I considered one of official Inquiry, was not bolutermm. os lias Itecn reported, nor was It otherwise emits r- raosed by Improper dlstttay. I was a party to no pnwonnl row uetlluM' did 1 wltneas any riotous behavior on tlm part uf another. The Incktant was magnified for political effect, and now that point- clans liave nuteil tbelr reward at the expense of a disrupted primary ami to the need loos advertising of our great city. 1 trust that all the people will do (dimple Justice by considering this final • atatemrnt ftom oik who. whatever his peraocal faults, has given to Atlanta hon est and efficient public service Sincerely WOODWARD. TT IS impossible in an advertisement to T give much idea of the great variety "• of articles our stock includes. A visit to our store will convince you that a pleas ing gift fo*r any one, large or small, may be selected from our immense stock for almost any amount you wish to spend. Following are a few suggestions : FOR HIM . 12.00 to 1100.00 . 11.00 tu $ 5u.no . 93.00 to S 25,00 .91.50-to 9 5.00 .*91,50 to 9 5.09 . 94.00 to 9 -7.60 92.09 to 9 25.00 JULVEU HHAVINO HKTH 18,50 to 9 1U.O0 SILVER SHAVING ft HMOKING HKTH.. 15.oil to 9 10.00 SOLID GOLD CUFF BUTTONS. SOLID GOLD SCARF PINS SOI.ID GOLD HKJNUT KINGS.. LEATHER CIGAR CASES HII.VKIt MATCH BOXES K1IONY MH-iVaRY BRUSHES., TRAVELING l(<il.I.S.. FOR HER , 51.00 to 9-50.00 SOLID GOLD BRAC. GOLD-FILLED IIRACELK FANCY HAT PIN8 UBAniBK HAND BAGS. SILVER TOILET SKTflj 9 10.00 9 .25 to 9 10.00 95.00 to $ .15.00 95.00 tv 9 35.00 I .25 to 9 8.00 91.50 to 9 10.00 FOR CHILDREN KNIFE. FORK AND SPOON BETS. SINGLE TEA SPOONS BOYS’ WATCHES GIRLS WATCHES SOLID GOLD RINGS LOCKETS AND CHAINS PIN SETH BRACELETS 94.00 to 9 10.00 91.00 to 9 1-50 92.50 to 9 10.00 92.5o to 5 10.00 91.00 to 9 . 8.00 52.50 to 9 .10.00 *....:. 5 .50 to 9 8.00 9L00 to 9 0.00 These are only a few suggestions. Don’t fail to visit our store. Illustrated Catalog on request jfAp rACU We have just received a lot of Diamonds, white and absolutely perfect, which we offer 10 per cent above guaranteed * injli invoice price. We allow comparison of diamonds and prices with -any dealer. W. W. WILLIAMS Sc CO. 553 Cherry Street IN THE CHURCHES. Christ Church. Walnut "troot. brlwwn Kooop'l and Third Rev. John 8. Hunting, rector. Fourth Stimhi.v after Trinity. Holy Communion 7:30 a. ;n. Sunday school 9:90 a. m. Morning .Prayer nnd ser mon 11 a. nt. levelling .Prayer and sermon 7:30 p. in. Rev. R. A. Hol land. l>. J>.. uf 8t. Loula. will preach ut the morning service. Kverybotly weletune. llahers will provide seats for nil. 8outh Macon Praahytarian Miaaion. Jeff DuvIh street. Sabbath school nnd other religious acrvlcas lieglnnlng ut 3 |>. nt. A cordial Invitation to ths people of the community. 8t. Paul's Church. f’ollege and FSirsytli strveis. Hervlces for fourth Humlay In Advent: 0:45. Huh- day HcluNtl: U. mtunlna pray vice. Olturt'h open tlnily. All welcome. . . Is. Heats First llrwt Methodist Church. Holiday School w:3n a. in. Preaching at II a. m. and 7:90 p. in. Tho siilde ‘ of the morning dlscuoMlon will be "Tl Retail Of the ITIliee of IVaee." Epwortli League at 8:45 p. nt. Vlnavllla Presbyterian. V. F. Coble, pastor. Humbly School at • JO a. tu., T. H. Lowry, Mupeilnieinluiit. 1 *i eaehlng at II u. in. and 7:80 n. nt. Morning sermoit, "The Wtso Men Before the Infant t'lirlat." UvenliiK sermon. "A Wise Man's Kolenm roncluslon." H|>e\*lal All Christian Church. t’orner Orange and High streets. Haw aid J. Hraaolton. psilnr. W. H. ltoper superlitteiulMlt Billie uehool, Bible m. IiooI 4:90 a. nt.; morning service n o’clock. ••The Jay of Giving." IN'eitlng aenuou, 7 80. "The MrltU'C of JVttce..’ A cordial weU'ome to all. First Presbyterian Church. R. K, DourUs pastor. Hahhntli School at •:40 a. to.. J. J. McKay supertnton tlmt. l*reacl>W ut It a. nt.. at which time the deacons recently elected ordained ami InsUlled. Evening at 7:80. Theme. "Jooapli" To these sortrioss the public Is cnMlally In vited. t'hurch close in am) il.e pews Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church. Regular services nt 11 a. m. .con ducted by Rev, A. 8. Olx. No night ervlce. Vineville Methodist Church. Rev. J. A. Smith, pastor. JTouchlng ut 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. nt. A warm tflconte extended to ull strangers. ’Mulberry Street Methodist Church. Rov, T, D. KUs, D. U., pastor. Sun day school 0:30 a. nt.. O. A. Pack, au|M«rliit*mdent organised clnaaon. Adult class tonight by Col. N. 15. Har ris. Preaching 11 a. m. by the pastor. Rev. T. I). Kills. Kpworth League 0:<4R n. nt.. }I. D. Marshall, flrat vice president. Preuchlng 7:30 p. nt. by the pas tor. Rev. T. D. Kilts. IloKt sermoits upproprlatd Ut the Chrlatmaa season*. The following ntutdeal program un der tho direction of James o. Boons will be rendered by n male sextette: Messrs. Orr »nd Boone, first tenors. Messrs. Mason and Hubers, second tenors. Mr. Monroe G. Ogden, baritone. Mr. James McCardle. bass. Mna. Clms. H. Hall at -the organ. Mornig. VoVnntnry-Glorla-—Mogart. Hymn No. 107. Joy to the World— 1 Handel. Antitent. There Were Shepherds— Vincent. Offertory. Andantlnc in D flat—Le Mare. Barltono Solo—The Birthday of a King—NeltUlnger. - • •Anthem. While by My Sheep (17th. Century- Carol) — .Tungst. Hymn No. 125. Adeles Fldeles. 1 Poatlude—Dudley Ruck. Evening. •Voluntary- Ccrado—Hayden. Hymn No. 115. WUlla Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night—Han del. Anthem. Star of Bethlehem—WU* son. Offertory. Melodle Pastorale — De nt n rest. Anthem. fHlent Night. Hallowed Night (Folk Hong front tho Tyrol). Hymn No. no. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Poatlude. Pilgrim's Bong— Mendels sohn. MACON FIRM GETS RAILROAD CONTRACT HALL & PARKER TO BUILD EX TENSION GEORGIA, FLORIDA AND ALABAMA. COLUMRUa Ga.. Dec. 19—Notwith standing the fact that denial of the report has been made the rumor that Hall & Parker, of Macon, have been awarded the contract to Jjulld tlio northern extension of the Oeorgin. Florida nnd Alubnma Railroad is con firmed today reliably, although not of- ftctnllj*: It Is learned that the contractors have already dosed the trade for the supplies they will need in doing the work, which will begin January 1. It Is believed that the extension will be from Outhbert to Richland. Ga., or fi point ne&r Richland. Wollhln’s Officers. At tho regular meeting 4t( A. M. Wol’hln CJbaptfcr. No. 104. Royal Arch Masons held on December 18th the fol lowing officers were elected for the coming year: G. G. Toole. H. P. A. C. Worrill. K. W„ <L. Ashmore. S. S. H. Griswold, treasurer. C. F. Stroberg. secretary. P. E. Findley, C. of H. J. W. Gunn. P. S. S. C. Haynes. R. A. C. J. W. Smith, M. of 3rd V. A, E. Stead. M. of 2d V( J. G. Bullock. M. of 1st V. J. A. Freeman.' sentry. THE PALACE Every day next week will be the best. New singer—Mr. Harry Hunter, of Indianapolis. Miss Janie May Hatcher, who is on route from Bessie Tift Coljege at For syth, to her home at Oglethorpe, is spending a few days with her cousin. Mrs. R. L. Permentcr. at Log Cabin. Glass Workers* Strike. CLEVELAND. Ohio, Dec. 19.—At the close of the first day* .of the strike of the National Window GJass Work ers, Inaugurated to enforce the adop tion of the new wage scale w fth a 25 per cent Increase, President Faulkner announced that six plants had signed. These factories Include tho American Window Glass Company, of Pittsburg, the Paterson Window Glass Company, of Cameron. W. Va, and planttt at Fredonla, Kansas. Kane, Pa.. Shingle- house, Pa., and Eldrldge. Pa. By far the most attractively decorated Cakes ever displayed in Macon. Only highest grade butter and eggs used. See at 512 First street or phone 105. Newman Baking Co. A' Danish explorer who has returned two years’ spent in th^-north of Alaska has reported the discovery of mountains, heretofore unknown, from 10,000 to 12,000 Active BilLard Season. NEW YORK. l*o. 19.--Indications of gn active arason among the pr»fe«. •Iona! till Hard player* are ted wan- Ing. today furnishing three liuportaqt d<velopments in ^nurvtlun with the voKitng season. Gerngv Hutton ha* ac cepted the rhallenitf of tieorgr F. 81oe- •on for a match I’n-ulvtng tho chain- ploushlp of the «ot Id at 19.1 balk line lilliurde* Hutton, the champion, lias •elect**! New York city for the match nnd the game will lx* played on Tue«. day. January 28. In Madison Hquare Garden cqnc<*rt hall. Wllttc Hoppr ha* posted a 91 Second Baptist Church. W. M. Hentell. pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. at 3 p. m. Baracn and Phllathea classes assemble In class rooms at Id I a. m. sharp. The pastor will lec ture to the Barms during the absence of the regulur teacher. Rev. Adams. A hearty welcome awaits every one who can attend. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. I nt. Bubjccts: "A Sleeping Church’* I for the morning worship and "Tha Reality of Hell" for the evening *er- I trice. A splendid song service will ; precede each sermon. The public In vited. Christian Science. Firet Church ef Christ Scientist ftervices are held on the second float of the Macon Public library bulld- iug. opposite Hie Grand. Sunday morn ing et 11 o'clock. Subject, "Is the Universe Imludtue Man. Evolved by Atomic Foivr." Oohleu lest. "Then Job answered the Lord, and eaid. I know that thou const do everything. forfeit a« compan>tng His challenge of | and that no thought can be withholds Oeorge Hutton for a match at either front thee." Job I:t. 18.1 or It ! billiards. Announ.-eimut Trstlmonlel meetings are held every I- mad* of a tournament at the |«. Wednesday t tenlng at • oVMl Huh balk line game, ulth not morel Sunday a*haul Hum city nn March U next. Wellington. D . tt. Rear Admiral d«M ft Adame has beta d»Wgnaled to All nn e,M >*o| the <htrbdoh Bomb Cara- a err leas Uig, F*vv ft«d U o'etm k. undjy morning at _ 1 tnem on the aremtd Boor of the same building Is orer every day (ram It «• 12 mTIaefc m. and front t to 5 o’clock p. rn. ■ am eafdlallr matted to attend on ma «r the • ho reading rhureti Housecoats and Bath Rohes (P X* A large lot of fine HOUSECOATS that have been sell ing for 7.50 and 6.50 to go now for3.75 and $3.25 J <r HALF PRICE 1 J A good assortment of BATH ROBES none of which have sold for less than 750 to close out at, each $3.75 % *> Our Men’s Haberdashery "THL stock embraces practically every article of wear used by men and youths—Hats, Caps, * Fancy Vests, Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Neckwear, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Walk ing Canes, Suit Cases, Hand Bags and Men’s Jewelry.