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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NRW& FRIDAY, FRBRCAEY U, 1MT. Improved Dust Pan every honie- keeper c«l 1 i n g Saturday we will give free for the nskinp. one of 'i'Iipkc improved dust pan*, wrap- n neat bun- article used daily in ev- liomp. Tii is store with ita great selling and bargain giving is attracting e very money saver's attention. Our liberal credit system will furnish your home at cash prices; you are invited to use it. GROUP OF REPRESENTATIVE GEORGIANS WHO WILL MAKE STATE FAIR A SUCCESS From the cheapest that’s good to the best that’s made in Fur niture and Floor coverings. -TALMAN FURNITURE CO. 74-76 Whitehall Street. Hearing Will Be Post poned by Govern ment Indefinitely. MUST RAISE ONLY $15,000 FOR SI ATE FAIR FUND; ASK STATE FOR MONEY Manufacturers Exhibit Will Be Feature of Next Fair. Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 15.—No tes- tlmony was Introduced at the morning aeaalon of the Shipp contempt caae to day. When the hour arrived for the "t*P* wll > »o »«ure the aub- hearlng Assistant Attorney General acrlptlona among the buatneaa men of ed among the people of Atlanta to have a fair thin year." nald Secretary Frank Weldon of the Atlanta Fair Aaaoclatlou Friday morning. , "Thin amount In all that la neoeeeary aa a guarantee fund, and Immediate JUROR BOLTONWON'T STOP THAW TRIAL Continued from Page One. Downey, one of the keepers of the Tnmba prleon. had died In a hospital. Kver since Taw was locked up In the lombn until a few days ago. Downey, known among hln acquaintances aa ' nig Duff." Downey bae been his night keper. There ‘will be an extra wreath of h overn on the coffin of "Big Duff" "ben he Is burled tomorrow. Thaw the money for tho Unworn to v ■‘ rd <'n Flyn, asking that his enntrlhu- be put In with the money col- !'• led from the keepers in the prison. JEROME 18 GETTING DATA ABOUT OLD THAW CASE Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 15.—A mysterious >"r*on. said by the authorities to be a detective In the employ of District At- ■ rbey Jerome, was In Pittsburg early "I* week getting the records of the at- ''Bed murder of Edward Than-, a 'e-phew of William Thaw, and a cousin of Harrv K. Thaw. The records at the coroner's office Edward 8. Thaw. «««d 17. 11 ft the Homeopathic Hospital 0«> ,' r , }»»«. The coroner's Inquest ■ ■ mil that death was due to "causes uu.n.iwn to the Jury.” The detective ■n went to the court house, where In records of the case were produced. It shows that Elisa Bunnell, an aunt Sanford asked a recess until 2 p. m. on account of the absence of certain wit nesses. The recey having been agreed to It was also announced that after Saturday the case would be Indefinite ly postponed In order to permit Com missioner Maher to attend the sitting of -the aupmne-court An Washington during next week. The hearing will be resumed this aft ernoon, Involving Attorney J. H. Early, who Is defending the Cartwright brothers, alleged lynchers, which Is probably the most Interesting feature of the hearing «o- far. —Btoneelpher swore he gave Information concerning the lynchers to Mr. Early, who. he 1" tlmuted. was getting up evidence for the government. Shies that rime Mr. Early has been employed by the Cartw right brothers The afternoon session of the court of yesterdny grew very Interesting. One witness. J. N. Btoneelpher, gave evl dence as to three alleged members of the Ed Johnson lynching. The three men are Henry Padgett. Frank Ward, now of Nashville, and William May. He said Padgett remurked to hint on the afternoon of the lynching that It was an outrage because the supreme court of the United Stales had Interfered In the matter and In the presence c Ward, snld: "We'll see to it ourselves. The witness said he then saw Ward that afternoon and Ward usked the witness If he was from Oeorgla. * Yes," replied the witness, and Ward said: "We want you to help us lynch that negro then." our city. There la no doubt that the amount will be raised by April and we are already beginning to pitch* the fair for next fall on a high scale. "The next exhibit will bq. far belter then anything that haa yet been done In this line In Atlanta It will be pitch ed along different linen. The exhibits, except the agricultural dlaplaya. will be different. We ehall secure aa many mechanical exhibit! aa poaalble, por traying the different processes of raw material to the finished product. This Is what the people of the state have wanted ever since the Cotton States Exposition and ws propose to give It to them. State Appropriation. "The members of the State Agri cultural Society have passed reaolU' tlons Indorsing a state appropriation for premiums. The Farmers' Union has also taken favorable action and great pressure will be brought to bear upon the next legislature In un effoi pursuits. If this action Is secured It will tend to make the Georgia State Fair a permanent thing for Atlanta, Just the same as has been done In Florida, Alabama and South Carolina "The flext State Fair will receive more support from the Agricultural Society than ever before and ull hands will pull to make It a success. The Individual members have assured us of thslr Individual support and noth ing seems to stand In the way of a good exhibit.” The following committee was select ed by the chairman to confer with the Atlanta association on all matters per taining to the 1»07 fair: J. J. Connor, president, Cartersvlile; R. F. Critten den, general vice president, Shellmon; M. V. Calvin, secretary. Experiment.' J. C. Clements, treasurer. Towns; Osorgo Gilmore, Warthen: Ct H. Ram sey. Quitman: A. T. Dalits. LaGrange; S. S. Dunlap. Gainesville; W. U Wil liamson. Commerce. of young Thaw, was arrested after his death on a charge that she poisoned hint with arsenic In order to obtain a large Insurance. The records ahow that Thaw lived with hla aunt In Wash ington street, and that he was taken suddenly III after eating a meal pre pared by her. The aunt was placed on trial In the criminal court, and after several days of sensational testimony regarding young Thau' and othsr msmbera of tha family. «ho was acquitted because of lack of evidence. Just why this In formation Is desired by Jerome Is not known. MRS. ANNA BRADLEY INDICTED FOR KILLING -The Washington, Feb. Jury today Indicted Mrs. Anna ; Bradley, who shot ex-Senator Arth Brown, for murder In the first degr The shooting occurred December S la Mrs. Bradley called on Brown at h. apartments In a hotel here. She aha him as a result of an Interview which she had with him. Ho came from Utah and she followed. Ilrown lingered for gram' -cvernl days, dying In a hospital. When arraigned for trial It Is ex- loci she will plead the “unwritten v” us defense. After the Indictment was presented, .ells. Hoover & Welle formally enler- d their appearance as counsel for the defendant. Mrs. Bradley inay be ar raigned next week. The trial will probably take place early In the spring. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES NEW COMMITTEE KEELY’S | • KEELY’S- J KEELY’S Shoe Sale Continue! Really Extraordinary Bargains The special sale of shoes started off with a rush this morning. Wise women were appreciative of the extraordinary valtles offered and bought rapidly. It’s a closing-out sale of several lines that we will discon tinue in order to confine our attention to our famous Keely- Ziegler footwear. The shoes included in the offering are all new and stylish; they are from well known manufacturers of fine footwear and are thoroughly worthy in materials and workmanship. There are button, plain lace and blucher styles in all pop ular leathers—guU metal calf, vici kid and patent leather, heavy, medium and light weights; welted and turned soles;- Military, Cuban, French and medium heels; straight and swing lasts; various toe shapes. All sizes and widths in the lot, though not in every style. Regular prices were $3.50, price is • 1.00, $4.50 and $5.00; the sale, Choice - - $2.49 Positively none of these shoes will be sent out on ap proval or sold subject fo'tetujm or exchange. Competent salesmen and saleswomen will fit you in the store. Keely Company GflEtT HIT 11 H Immigration Meeting Will Draw Unexpected Crowd. President 3. Wllle Pope, of the At lanta Chamber of Commerce, nounced Friday the appointment of standing committees for the ensuing year. * The personnel of the now committees Insures the most efficient service. The men who compose them ere drawn from those professions and trades most closely related to tho several subjects, and the committees are made up of the DUNLAP HATS SPRING STYLES. OPENING DAY Saturday, Feb. 16th. LAW BROS. CO, SOLE AGENTS. 10 WHITEHALL. most representative Atlantans In the city. The following are the committees, as announced by President Pope: Finance—D. Woodward, chairman; J. K. Ottley, J. A. McCord. H. C. Caldwell, George R. Donovan. Commerce—F. 3. Paxon. chairman; R. II. While. E. M. Hudson. H. O. Malar. Oscar Pappenhelmer. Exchange—C. E. Caverly. chairman; W. S. Duncan. (I. A. Nlcolsoh, L, A. Runsom. . Edward K. Smith, W. O. Stamps. W. H. Patterson. This com mittee Is author!i«ol to appoint sub committees, cuch with a chairman, from their own number. Manufactures—E..C. t'ullnway, chair, man: L. Gholstln, V, 11. Krlrgshsber (>. S. Nunnally, M. R. Wilkinson. Hanking and Insurance—Joseph G. Ornie, chairman: Thomas J. Peeples. Shcdden, H. C. Hagley, Cliff C. Hateher.- Real Estate—Forrest Adair, chalr- Wn; Joseph K. Murphy, E. P. Aneley, John J. Woodelde. Charles Black. man: W. N. Mitchell. H. c. McFnd- den. D. H. Browder, J. A. Hams. Membership—H. I., Hchleslnrer chairman: John C. McMIchuel. Jullni Held. W. M. Hutchinson, W.W. Orr. Legislation—It I. Foreman, rhulr- nmn. W- A.. Wltnblsh. Albert Howell, Hundreds of people wjlt pour Into .March next Tuesday to attend the big Immigration convention which will be held there under the auspices of the Georgia Immigration Society. John A. Betjeman, of Albany, chair man of the state executive committee, haa completed a tour of the state, In which he says he wes really astonished at the great interest being manifested by the people In all sections and In every walk of life on the greet ques- ilon of Immigration. Thirty or more mayors of cities In Georgia have sent In written accept' anecs of the Invitation (o attend the convention. In addition, many of the biggest officials of the slate and coun try will be In attendance. 8trauee is Coming. Oscar Strauss, secretary of Com merer and I-nbor. and the only native- born Georgian In President Koosevelt'a cabinet, Is scheduled to make an ad divas. Others are; National foiumls sinner of Immigration Sargent, of Washington: Immigration Commission er Richards, of the Southern railway; James F. watchorn, of Ellis' Island. New York, the dean of Immigration experts; Governor Joseph M. Terrell, ami Gnvernur-elect Hoke Smith, Thom as Hudson, commissioner of agrleul- lure; R. F. Maddox, of Atlanta, repn- Mnllng the state's banking Interests, and Hon. Thomas E. Watson. Itound-trip rates of one anil a third have, been granted on all roads. Traf- ffc officials of these roads and repre sentatives of the big trans-Atlantic steamship lines will be In attendance, line of the features of the convention ulll tie a smoker Tuesday night. Chairman Betjeman Is making efforts to gftther thirty or forty Immigrants, recently come over, at Macon He wishes to demonstrate with these the high character of men the association Is going to endeavor to bring over to James H. Gilbert, J. K. Orr. Statistics and Publication—!,. Hansom, chairman; F. L. Seely. John Q,orgiiT S. Cohen. . . With the acceptances already re- 1 romotlon of I ubllc Interests —H L. | reived, the convention ts an assured foreman, chairman:_Joegph Hlracli. P. I success from an attendance standpoint, >r><aisieht a. i “ 1 u | Bm j w , th , hB 1)rn|trun i „o» | n hand It Arkwright.' A. P. . Morgan, <Gude. Conventions—W. V. Simmer, chair- man: J. Lee names. H. N. Dutton, Thomas K. Glenn, James T. Williams, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMOO O O O ISC BICYCLE RIDERS o o ARRAIGNED IN COURT. O O O C Siieclql to The Georgian. O Havannuh, (la, Ket. 16.—Throe O O hundred and alx dollars was col- 0 O lected from blcycls riders who vln. O ,0 luted un ordinance by riding wtilt- Q O out a tight. Ir the police court O O today. O O The crusade was Instituted last O C night and ISu were caught. O §OOOOCOOOO4OO0QOOOOQOQOOOO ts felt that the convention will be glare than worth while. FIFTY CENT NECK WEAR 36c, SEVENTY- FIVE CENT GRADE 60c, ONE DOLLAR GRADE 76c, and SO ON THROUGH THE LINE OF BETTER GRADES. LEVY & STAN- FORD, 17 PEACHTREE. BI6 MASSACRE OF JEWS Threatened in Odessa; Odessa, Russia, Feb. II.—The au thorities are In • panic through fear of a widespread attack on the Jews that 1a believed to be Imminent They ordered all theaters, saloons and cafes dosed tonight and thousands of In fantry are patrolling the streets. Tbs mob elements and the "Bleak Hundred," angered;by their defeat at the primary elections for the douma. are openly threatening a massacre. Though there have been JtO violent assaults on Jews during the last wash, not a single arrest has be PLEADING WOMEN DENIED PLACE IN CAPTAIN’S BOAT AS BIG STEAMER SINKS Boston, Feb. 16—"This Is the cap tain's boat,' they said, ‘and no one goes but him.' The sailors got In and then the captain came. I said: For God's sake take me! I will perish!' You can't go In this boat,' he replied, ■hovlng me sway.'" This le the startling charge made today by Miss Sadie Golub, of Boston, against Captain McVey, of the wrecked steamer Larrhinont, and hie crew. She was one of the two women saved. "I retired at t o'clock," said 51 Isa Go lub. T was awakened by a terrible crash that threw me from my birth. I slipped on part of my rlothee and rushed out. Every or.e was running nn deck. I was nn the.saloon deck and saw a boat being luanched.' 1 tried Ui get In It. but the sailors pushed me back. i woman with a little boy In her arms was pleading to be taken on. She was thrust aside. 'My baby.' the cried. must die. we will die together.' She snuggled the baby to her breast, then with n shriek she Jumped over board with tile child at her hrenet." Miss Golub owes her life to ihu bra very of Samuel La combe, of Manches ter. N. H„ who three different times rnved lor from being washed away from the wreckage. She was picked up after ten hours at sea by the crew of the B.'hooner Marie. Lacombe died In Ihe hoapltul lust night. DCHDDOOOOOOOODOOOOCHMNMaOMl ' a BODIES IDENTIFIED a O AT PROVIDENCE, It I. O O ■ 0 Q Providence. R. L Feb. 16.—The O O following additional IdentlScationa O O of bodies from the wreck of the O O liner Larchmont have been made; O Robert Perkins. Bridgewater. O O Robert Perkins. Bridgewater, O Maas.; C D. Pitts, Provldeffoe; O O George 8. Wyman, Taunton, O O Mass.; James M. McLeod, Provl- O a dence; Frank Wilson. Providence: O O Salvation Army Captain Ellen a O Lambert, Cambridge, Mags.; Hsn- O O rletta L. Jansen. Providence; Emil O O M. Srhlenter, New Britain, Conn. O O Perkins soon was to have mar- O ID rlcd Miss Mary Oard, of Do relies- o ricci'Miss Mary Oard, of Dorchea- o OOOOOOOOOOOOOODOOOOOOOOOOO won't clear us.' "The captain, he Just looked at the steamer and saw how It was, and then he sahl to nte: '"We've been right on our course, haven't we?' , “I 'told him we bad. and then he looked at the steamer’s lights again and told me to keep right on the course." Under toe laws of navigation a sail ing vessel Invariably has the right of way over a steamer. Thetefore, with the schooner on her course and under perfect control aa Captain Haley testl- lllcd she was, the blame rtatq altogeth er upon the office re of the. Lnnrhmoat. OFFICERS OF LARCHMONT ARE BLAMED FOR WRECK. New London, Conn, Feb: 16.—Should the statements made by members of the clew of the schooner Harry Knowl- tnn, whose collision with the steamer Larchmont of the Joy line, which sent 111 people to death, be substantiated. Ihe blame for Ihe terrible disaster will fall squarely on the officers of the eteamer. The story told by 51utc Harry Gowsn. of thr Knowtton, to tho United Stetee steamboat Inspectors, summed up the united testimony of all the others In the crew. In lelllrar of the captain of the sailing vessel coming upon deck and learning of Ihe nearness of the steam er. Mate O' war laid the Inspector; "'Captain,' 1 said, 'that steamer’s — coming dead on The green light was t»fer» fce wag drawn fartbe* showtna. No It s the red light She shafting. JOHN HAGAN HURT IlN HIS OWN PLANT) ARM IS FRACTURED John Bogan, manager of the Hasan A lkxld Company. In painfully Injured sad row rnmpe mun possible j, afternoon, aa the rvshit of nhsftle* I sleeve Is