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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 27. 1W7. Fifty Thousand Train men Vote to Strike. NAY BE CALLED LAST OP WEEK Systems in the West Are Threatened by a Gen eral Tie-Up. Chicago. III.. March 27.—The question of a great railroad strike In Chicago and the West was left In the balance last night, following ten days’ confer ence between the general managers and representatives of 50,000 employees. , The strike Issue, which represents 16.000,000 In wage advances, probably will be met squarely by the roads to day. One significant feature of the open ing session of the conference, which was largely diplomatic In nature, was the Intimation given to the men by the railroad officials that further wage In* creases ate Impossible. The roads did not say In so many words that they have reached the limit of their gener osity. but this was the general Im pression. The attitude of tho roads was con veyed to Chief Morrissey, of the train men, nnd Chief Onrretson, of the con ductors, in an incidental remark by nr.e of the general managers. He re ferred pointedly to the proffer of the railroads a month ago to leave the matter to a board of arbitration. It Is said the railroad* are determined to (all back on this plan as their last word, in reply to the demands made upon them. At a night meeting the trainmen and conductors settled all doubt as to their attitude. By unanimous vote they de cided to reject any proposals of the roads In this direction. The general managers probably will be Informed of the stand at today's conference. The action apparently reduces the situation to one in which the railroads or the men must yield, or a strike will fol low. Right in the Front Rank With the greatest showing of Alfred Benjamin & Lo.’s made in New York clothes for Spring 1907. Never in the history of men’s ready-to-wear clothes have styles been more perfect, fabrics better adapt ed to hard usage, or workmanship nearer to that of the merchant tailor. Easter is near at hand and we are better pre pared than at any previous season to show you what is being worn - by the best dressed men of today, and our low prices will surely win your favor. With an Alfred Benjamin & Co. s suit you are prepared to mingle with the best dressed men of any community, and it is clothes satisfaction with every one of these suits. MiRAND The Original and Inimitable RALPH BINGHAM Thursday Evening Songs, Stories, Pathos- Benefit Fifth Regiment Tickets on sale at:— Grand Box Office. Goodrum’s, corner Peachtree and Dacatur. Brown & Allen. TOOK STRYCHNINE IX AN ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE Special to The Georgian. Eatonton, Ga., March 27.—Mrs. Wal ter Cochran, the young wife of a farm er living a few miles from Eatonton, took a teaspoonful of strychnine in an attempt at suicide last night. Prompt work on the part of relatives and phy sicians succeeded Jn saving her life. •Mrs. Cochran gave as her reason for the attempt that she was tired of her surroundings. She Is about 30 years of age and the “other of several email children. Veterans Attend Funeral. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga„ March 27.—E. M. Shipper, an old Confederate soldier ond a pioneer citizen of Brunswick, died Monday evening at his home, on i) sheet, after several months’ illness. held yesterday after- Thornre« m r **ldence, Rev. C. P. Confederate Cam P Jackson, b^j. 'rate Veterans, attended In a UL CorrectCfof/tcs for Men MADE IN NEW YORK fll fKd5injninilS™“ $15, $18.50, $20 up to $35. ESSIG BROS. "CORRECT CLOTHES FOR MEN’’ 26 Whitehall St. FRIDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT. The Musical Comedy Success, R. F. OCT- CAULT’g BUSTER BROWN MASTER ROSEN AS "BISTER.” Night, 3c to 31.30; Matinee, 23c to II. Lssniss.i.n rouujlA.l i Ur.ODdiQ JOHN DREW IN A. W. PINERO’! SUCCESS, HIS. HOUSE IN ORDER Prlr«w 2Sc to >1.59. Sale Now Optn. SUNDAY-iSSr MAR. 31 TWO-SACRED CONCERTS—TWO BY TIIE FAMOUS “KILTIES” BAND (GORDON HIGH LANDER!) Afternoon, Sc and 59<*; Evening, 23c to 75c. JAMES O’NEILL; ipporterl by ft Great Company Id Alex-1 snder Duma*’ Maaterplece MONTE CRISTO Night, 3c to 31,60; Matinee 53c to 31, J NEGRO BO! II TOWER 10 PREVENT TROUBLE Buck Hugh, a IE-year-old negro boy, accused of criminally assaulting a 4- yenr-old white girl near McDonough Tuesday, was brought to Atlanta Tuesday night and locked In the Tower for safe keeping. The victim of the assault Is the child of John Daniel, a well-known farmer residing about 10 miles from McDon ough. Just after the crime was com mitted Mrs. Daniel summoned her hus band from a nearby field by ringing the farm bell. He hastened to tho house and Immediately got on the trail, cap turing the negro a short time later. The prisoner was taken to McDon ough and turned over to the sheriff, who brought him to Atlanta, fearing the negro might be mobbed. MAYOR OF MACON APPOINTED MEMBER OF FREE ART LEAGUE Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga., March 27.—Mayor Bridges Smith has been appointed a member of the Free Art League by Secretary Myron Pierce. The object of the league la to In fluence congress to remove the duty that is now in effect upon works of art that are brought Into the United States from foreign countrlee. This duty Is 20 per cent, and In many in stances Is almost prohibitive. A pic ture valued at 33.000 Is held up at the customs house for a tax Of one-flfth of Its value, or 31,000. The headquarters of the Free Art League are at Vo. SO State street, Bos ton, Mass. Mayor 8mlth has replied to Porch and Lawn Furniture The hind that stands the weather, that’s comfortable to use, that’s always most appropriate. We have paid especial attention to outside furniture this Spring, our windows show some of the most popular pieces in the weathered finish-at popular prices. This Swing was made especially for us of hard wood with extra heavy stock under seat and arms; has comfort able reclining back, and finished in weath ered—none are better; many are not as good that cost more. Swing like cut, $5.00 put up. We have a Porch Set of three pieces, seat, rocker and chair, priced at $12.50, or sold as separate pieces. They are made to match this swing, and make a complete porch set at a moderate price. PORCH ROCKERS in all sizes at all prices. OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US [ Select what you wish and have the payments divided to suit your convenience Everything good in Furniture, Refrigerators, Go-Carts, Etc. CarmichaeL Taiman Furniture Company, “THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONET 74-76 Whitehall Street. the letter, accepting the office. He has not yet had an opportunity of talking with Senator Bacon or Representative C. L. Bartlett. GOOD ROADS CONVENTION MAY BE HELD IN ATLANTA Special to The Georgian. Gainesville,\Ga., March 27.—W. A. Meal, of Atlanta, of the Good Roads Machinery Company, was In Gaines ville recently In the Interest of the company lie represents. Mr. Neal has sold the county commissioners a good roads outfit for 313,000. He was In strumental In having Messrs. Jarrett and Dyer, and one or two other citi zens, visit Union, S. C, last year to at tend the good roads convention held there. Mr. Neal Is striving to have a good roads convention In Atlanta to con vene sometime in August. ENGINEERING COMPANY’ REBUILDING BURNED PLANT. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga.. March 27.—The plant of the Farker-Heneell Marine Engineering Company, which was re cently destroyed by fire, Is being rap idly rebuilt and will be operating on full time within the next few weeks. The new plant will be larger and hotter equipped than the one. SCHOONER SMASHED IN BY STRIKING THE COAST. Special to The Georgina. Brunswick, Ga. March 27.—The schooner Evadne Is still on the marine railway In this city undergoing repairs. The Evadne went aground on the rocks at the jetty near Fernandlna, Fla., sev. era! weeks ago, and her bottom was so badly smashed In that it was found necessary to haul har upon the marine railway and give her a thorough over hauling. MAY TERMINATE STRIKE WITHIN A FEW DAYS. Mark Twaln’e Wisdom. Mark Twain once said, ’’There Is nothing In the world like e boy unless It Is another hoy." It Is the direct application of the store trite ssylng that enables one to solve the question as to tho limitless popularity of R. F. Outcnult’a famous toy character, ■luster Brown. It la because Buster Is the living, breathing prototype of many an other toy. Ilnater will be «een nt the Grand nezt Friday tt matinee and again at night. John Draw. John Drew end "His House in Order," whlrh has filled the Empire Theater, New York, to the iloore during a run of four months, will play an engagemant at tho Grand Opera House Saturday matlnae and night. It Is said to lie the biggest and beat play In which Mr. Drew haa yet appeared. Plnero’a work, It Is drclsrcd, la no remarka ble In Itaelf that It wnuld triumph even without a alar of Mr. Drew’a dimensions. It hat all the Flnaro cleverness, Ingenuity and perfection of construction, and Is a masterly and thrilling exposition nf an nr- dlnary domestic complication. With Drew, however, In Its principal role It tocomea. It It aald, an attraction of unuaual and almost Irresistible Interest. This polished actor la at hit very heat at Hilary Jeason, the ci- dlplomat who helps n persecuted wife to win tna place that rightfully belongs to her In her husband's heart and home. Mar caret tlltngton, an the reheUloua and parte. ruled wife, lends further limit incur to Mr. rinero'a creation, for she, too, It la said, la aeon In tba eery beet phaeea of her art, Sacrtd Concarti Sunday, The ftmeua Klltlrn Band will be heard In sacred concert at the Grand Opera House again unit Holiday afternoon. The arrange ment waa made by the local mangement at the request of hundreds of people who beard tna Klltlca last Riindny, and were dc- Mma. Manila Bambrich. ”1 ran scarcely remember when I was not studying music," declared Mme. Kem- brlrb In a recent Interelew. At 4 I wan playing the piano. At • I took np the vio lin. using an Instrument that my fathsr made for me. Within two yearn I waa playing with ray father In concert. Then I used to play hath the violin and plane, and never thought of singing. Ourn was n musical family, but It hail never produced singers." The local engagement nf the brilliant ™e BIJOU Tonight—Matinee Thursday. No Performance Good Friday. E. J. CARPENTER Presents AT Cripple Creek BY HAL REID. Next Week: LOTTIE WILLIAMS. ST. NICHOLAS RINK PONCE DeLEON Regular Summer Season Open* MONDAY, APRIL 1st. Grand Fancy Dresa Carnival. Spec tators 25c. Valuable Prlxaa for Beet Costumes. J. A. FLODING, 155 Whitehall 8t. prtmn donna Is scheduled for April 5. It Is safe to predict nu audience of exceptional brilliancy. At The Bijou. Perhaps the faucy of the thcatcr-gncr hsngcs like seasons, for It Is a very evi dent fart that a little melodrama now and then Is to he enjoyed by the average patron nf the places of amusement. It dors not take nu cipert to dlacorcr that "At t'rlpple Creek" Is s melodrama, dog the play there Is no quea- n real nnd pure old- formances during the week, with the excep tion of Friday. On Goad Friday none of the Wells tbcnteri Is operated, nnd there will he no change In the rule. The bouse closes Friday, but opens on Saturday, The world la a comedy to those who think, tragedy to those who feel.—Horace Wal pole. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga., March' 27.—The long shoremen's strike, which has been In force since February 1, bids fair to be terminated within the next few days. Prominent trades union officials have been requested to take a hand In the matter, with a view to bringing about an amicable settlement. EMORY COLLEGE STUDENTS OBSERVE ARBOR OAY. Special to The Georgia a. Oxford, Qa., March 27.—Arbor Day was celebrated by the senior class of Emory College yesterday afternoon. The exercise* began at 2:30 o'clock and the following program waa ren dered : Prayer—Rev. W. B. Dillard, pastor of Oxford M. E. church. Address—John M. Woodruff. Class History—W. H. Johnson. Class Prophecy—R. I,. Whitehead. Class Poem—A. T. Hind. Class Bong, by the Class—Words by A. T. Hind. Prayer—J. B. Rorie, chaplain. After these exercises at the chapel the tree wait planted on the campus, each member of the class, of the facul ty and the dux of each of the othgr classes placing a shovelful of sod around It. The exercises were closed by an Invocation to the tree by A. T. Hind, class poet. Spring Suits $25.00 to $45.00 i * It’s the man accustomed to pay ing his tailor generously for his clothes who most appreciates our suits. (Clothing Department, Second Floor.) LEVY & STANFORD, 17 Peachtree