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THE ATLANTA GEORG LYN AND NEWS. FRIDAY. Ai'im. i:, ivt. U SHIRTWAIST<£ 4 TQ BARGAIN at >P 1 WORTH $2.00 A trade chance brought us an assortment of superior Waists at far below their regular worth, and as a result we are happy to share our bar gains with you. If you read this announcement you will surely come, and if you come, you will buy one or more—you simply will not be able to resist. The Waists are made by one of our best manufacturers of fine lawn and lingerie cloth, trimmed with the newest patterns embroideries and laces. Some of them with the very stylish colored embroidery, and are well worth $2.00. Tomorrow we give you choice, Some of the styles are displayed in our window. I FROHSIN’S FRIENDS TO ARBITRATE MOORE-TWIGGS AFFAIR m The Georgian. Savannah. Ga., April 12.—An affair of honor between Judge H. H. D. Twlgga, of Savannah, and Alayor John T. Moore, of Claxton, at Reldsvllle, Is at tracting great Interest here, and It Is rumored that a! duel may be the out- Judge Twiggs this morning gave to Tho Georgian correspondent an extcn- ilve account of the difficulty, tho details of which have been made public. "Wo •ere all at the hotel after court was over," raid Judge Twiggs, “and In dis cussing the case which had been on trial that day. I said to Congressman Edwards, 'Charley, you are going to lose that case.' whereupon Moore, who Is associated with Edwards, said: 'By G , you are prejudiced.' I stated several times that I was not, and he continued to repeat that I was, where upon I arose from my chair and told him not to repeat the statement, did, and I said. 'Then, you lie.’ struck at me. I etruck back and was about to deliver the second blow when my arms were pinioned behind While 1 was thus held he struck me In the face twice." Judge Twiggs declined to se.v wha; the status of the case Is. and while it Is rumored that a duel ie eminent, a gen tleman close to the Judge stated today that he thought the matter would bo adjusted.’ Mayor Moore liaa forwarded all cor respondence between him and Judge Twiggs to friends liere and a commit tee of three will arbitrate the matter. IN BARTOW COUNTY Indictments and convictions In Bar tow county against Randolph Rose, W. F. Baker and R. M. Rose Company, of Atlanta, for selling whisky In Carters- vllle, were knocked out Friday morn- Ing by a decision of the court. J. M. WALKER STRICKEN BY DREAD PARALYSIS The Atlanta whlaky men were In dicted by the Bartow grand Jury for violations of the prohibition laws In shipping and selling whisky Into that county. They were tried before Judge/ Fite and convicted. When the cases reached the appellate court the reversal came on the ground that Bartow county has no “prohlbl- I inn" In W..a __ I 1 - _ ■ J. M. Walker, former mayor of Col lege Park and one of the moat prom inent citizens of that city, was stricken with paralysis shortly after six o'clock Friday morning at his home on John appellate Wesley avenue, and la still uncon scious. Hon” law, but simply a law that per mas the sale under a license granted by the proper authorities. In other words the only law operative in Bar- low Is high license, which la a form " regulation and not a complete pro hibition. The appellate court hold* that the Indictments were Invalid and the con victions contrary to law. Air. Walker was preparing to go to his farm In the country when he suf fered the stroke. He fell to the ground without speaking and all efforts of Dr. C. M. Curtis, who was hurriedly sum moned, have failed to restore him to consciousness. Several years ago. It Is said, Mr. Walker was afflicted with an attack of vertigo, and this. It la believed, renders the stroke of paraly sis more serious. CORPSE HELD RAZOR H pools I t<> Tho Georgian. Mobile. Ala., April 12.—With his throat cut the dead body of Al. F. Rosogart, a physician who came here a few weeks Hgo from Now Orleans, was found In his room hero this morn ing. In a fit of despondency the man cut his throat with n razor, which was found tightly gripped In his hand. Rosegart had been drinking heavliv slnec coming to Mobile, It la claimed, and threatened self-destruction on sev eral occasions. He waa prominently connected In Louisiana. CENTRAL HOSTLERS GO OUT ON STRIKE Atlanta and Macon Affected and May Be Gen eral. Declaring that they were not receiv-. Ing enough money for their work, sev enteen hostlers employed by the Cen tral of Georgia railroad climbed from their engines and went on a strike Thursday. The action of the hostlers, It Is said, Is bBsed on the refusal of the railway company to Increase their sal ary from $2.09 per day to $2.75, demand for an Increase being made be< cause of Increased duties In regard switching. It was Btated Friday morning at the office of the chief clerk of the Central railroad that nothing was known of the strike and that so far an the office wns Informed It Is not general. ■ 8. A. Whitehurst, round-house fore man of the Central, staled Friday morning that a few of the hostlers quit work Thursday because of some mis understanding with the railroad. “Several of the men went back work Friday morning as switch eng! neers,” said Mr. Whitehurst, “but there are some of them who ere not at work at all today. I am doing all the work of liontllng.” When asked If the reported strike had tied up or blocked the local yards to any extent. Air. Whitehurst said: “The yards are not blocked In any way and you can see from the schedule at the depot whether trains nre leaving on lime or not. There Is some extra work to do, of course, but there Is serious difficulty.” It is sold the hostlers have also asked the railway company to give them one hour for dinner, which demand, It 1* claimed, has been refused. It la stated from the railroad offices of the com pany that none of the switching engl neers, upon whom depends the tnek keeping the yarda clear, are involved the strike. Strike at Macon, Too. Special to The Georgina. Alacon, Ga., April 12.—Alt the host lers employed by the Centra] of Geor gia rallrbad In Alacon went out on etrlke Thursday morning. It Is under stood the men made demands for 35 per cent Increase and one hour al lowance for dinner, which was refused by the company. The etrlke Is not confined to Macon alone, but Includes 200 or more hostlers employed by the Central at various points along Its lines. DR. B. G. LOWRY IS IN ATLANTA The cacao tree grown on the warm lowlands and In the valley tributary to the coant. The valleys adjacent to Guayaquil produce the greatest quan tity of any district lit the world. In 1900 there were 4,927 cacao plantations or farms In Kcuador, with a total of 68.5SI.142 trees.—Consular Reports. WARMER DAYS Mean renewed -activity in garden work. The frost and ice and ' «ld winda have either killed the more tender aorta or stunted diem so that they will never amount to anything. With that ''lass of vegetables and plants it will pay you to replant at "nee. The light rains of the past few days have put the soil in splendid condition for you to PLANT AGAIN l*"u't got discouraged in gardening with a little backset, the less of a few plants Ht this time of year. Almost every one started too early this year, anyhow. Perfectly safe now for 1'imatoea, beans, cucumbers, melons, squash, cautaloupes, etc., •■'s well as tender flowering plants. WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED ' I li" most complete line of seeds in the South, flowering and '•'notable plants, bulbs, fertilizers, poultry feeds and supplies. Everything of the best quality obtainable. PHONES 2668, AND GOOD DELIVERY SERVICE. HASTINGS’ 16 West Mitchell St. Dr. B. G. Lowry, president of Blue .Mountain College, Allss., and one of the foremost citizens of that state, Is In Atlanta, on his way home, from the big educational conference at Pine- hurst. Dr. Lowry will, speak Friday night at Spellman Seminary. Saturday night lie will speak to the students of Bessie Tift College, in Forsyth, and Sunday night will address a big students' rngy at the Douglasvllle college. While In Douglasvllle, Dr. Lowry will be tho guest of. H. Al. Upshaw, whose wife was a student at Blue Alountaln Col lege. Dr. Lowry Is a brother of President W. D. Lowry, of Mississippi College, and of Booth Lowry, the well known entertainer. JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES GOES TO NEW YORK Hon. John Temple Graves left Frl day for New York, where ho will bo one of the -principal speakers at the Jefferson day banquet Saturday even Ing. the ent at the banquet, and some country's best orators will speak. Graves will return to Atlanta early next week. Close Stores Early. A movement has been Inaugurated to close all retail grocery stores of tho city at 5:30 o'clock In the afternoon from April 15 to September 1. Wells & Willis, movers In the matter, have already obtained the signatures of a large number of merchants, agreeing to the early closing proposition. HUNDREDS WANT GOVERNMENT JOBS Civil service examinations will bo held at the federal building on Satur day for departmental clerks and for guards Ht the federal prison and quite a number of applicants will take part and try to qualify. There will be fif teen applicants for places as (depart mental clerks, while six are aspiring to jobs out at the federal prison. On Alonday an examination will be held for positions In the railway mail servic'd and there will be 153 applicants who will participate In the examina tion. Because of the large number ol applicants In this branch of the gov ernment service. It will be necessary to hire a hall In which to hold the ex animations. BELIEVES THE REPORT OF BUNDRICK’S ARREST. Special to The Georgian. Ameiicus. Ga., April 12.—According to reports here, George Bundrick, the escaped murderer, has surrendered himself to the police authorities in Los Angeles. According to his statements, he was tired of being chased by officers and dodging the law, and was ready to return to Amerlcus and meet his sen tence of death on the gallows. In an Interview with Sheriff Bell regarding the arrest he said: “While I have not ir believe the reports. I have not beard from Cordele as to whether or not he hae surrendered.” s— Jones Avenue Revival. The big revival In progress at the Jones Avenue Baptist church Is at tracting a great deal of interest, and the various services are being largely attended. , Rev. M. Al. Wamboldt, of Jackson ville. who Is conducting the meeting. Is an eloquent and forceful speaker and has made a line Impression on all who have heard him. Air. Wamboldt was formerly an actor and has a dra matic delivery that Is striking and .im pressive. College Boys Debate. Washington, April 12—George Wash ington University will meet the Uni versity of North Carolina In a debate tills afternoon at the Belasco theater, the question being on the government ownership of railways. North Caro lina will be represented by R. C. Day and -W. D. Stacey. Inspect Cadets. Captain Julius A. Penn, of the gen eral staff, U. S. army, passed through Atlanta on Thursdny afternon on his way to Sewance, Tenn., where he will make an Inspection of the military ca dets there. He has just flnlahed an inspection of the cadets at Barnesvllle at the Gordon Institute. CRANK CLAIMS HE IS AS GOOD AS CARNEGIE. Pittsburg. Pa„ April 12.—“I'm good as Carnegie any day In the week,” said Fred Blagel, the alleged anarchlet who Is said to have wanted to knife Andrew Carnegie yesterday, when he waa nrralgned before Alaglstrate Walker at the Oakland police station today. He was committed to Jail for live days without a fine. Slagel gave no reason for his strange action. Alagls trate Walker asked him If he had been drinking yesterday and he eald that he had not. Dr. Longino to 8pcsk. r. T. D. Logino, chairman of the council committee on hospitals and charities, has been Invited to address the League of Georgia Municipalities at the annual session at Athens on Atay 28-29. Dr. Lonrlno will speak on “Munici pal Hospitals.” The Invitation to Dr. Longino was sent by Hon. L. H. Chap pell, mayor of Columbus, and president of the league. Except a Smile. Nothing dies sooner than German Proverb. Loans made on im= proved Real Estate, to be paid back monthly. TRUST CO. OF 6E0R= GIA. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Very Unusual Ribbon Sale pur- Bibbons, quantities of Ribbons, the result of an extraordinary chase. It brings down the prices remarkably low. The Ribbons are charming; an elegant grade of Taffeta. Pure silk, very soft and brilliant. Not plentiful by any means at regular prices, such beautiful new Ribbons as these, yet observe how liberal the savings offered: ___ 51-2 inches wide, usual 40c. Ribbons, at 25c yard. 41-2 inches wide, usual 25c Ribbons, at 19c yard. In white, pink, blue, black, red; displayed on center counters, ready for the sale. ..... * . J. 500 Boxes Stationery In the stationery itself is the chief interest, as much so as in the ex- t tremely low price. j ■ On Sale Saturday at 25c Box Fifty' sheets of paper; fifty envelopes to match; twice the quantity, * sold usually at 25c. Equally attractive in quality. It’s a very high grade of fashionable Stationery in the newest shape. You may know it by the name—French Etamine. 500 boxes came to. us in an unusual way, enabling this sale at 25c, which ordinarily would be impossible. . $1,°° Table Damask 75c Heavy satin Dahinsk of fine Irish manufacture, pure linen, of course; 72 inches wide. There are 10 patterns from which to choose. The truo value of this Damask is $1.00. Wo arc offering it now at 75c a yard. • Hosiery for Women and Children In very thin lisle ore women’s mer cerized Hose, sheer, silky and a brilliant black. Double heels and toes—strength where needed. 26c pair. Lace Hose for women, sheer black lisle in beautiful all-over effects, plain garter tops for supporters; 3 pairs for $1.00. For misses and children—light- weight-onc-nnd one ribbed Hose, usual 25o quality for 16o pair. All sizes. Pinin blaek and white Socks lor-in fants and children, at 15c pair. Corsets; 49c From Higher Prices Clearing away the broken lines. Scarcely a thought of former prices. Not every size of each style, to be true, but every size is represented in the assortment, and they are all good Cor sets. More than likely you’ll be pleased, nud think of the saving! Some arc $1.00 and $1.50 Corsets. Others finer than this. All reduced. 40c. Long Lisle Gloves At 75c Pair 12-button, popular three-quarter length, very stylish lisle Gloves, black only. Low priced—75o pair. In silk-lisle. 16-button length Gloves, white and black, $1.50 pair. The new Glove for dressy wear is of embroidered silk net. White and black, 16-button length, $2.00 pair. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co., ■„ Store of Many Departments. FOR JEWELS LOST Supreme Court Affirms the Verdict Giving Pas senger Damages, L Airs. M. L. Green won her suit against "the Pullman Car Company In the supreme court of Georgia, and that company will now have to itay her $1,570, the full value of jewele and money taken from her berth while ehe was cn route from Baltimore to Macon. Mrs. Green’s handbag, containing jewels and money to the value of ,570, were taken from her berth while she was In the toilet room for a few minutes. The supreme court affirmed the verdict of the lower court In award ing Jier full damages claimed. The Pullman Company Is responsible for the property of Its passengers. COL. POTTS COMING TO LOCAL POST Within a few days It Is expected that Colonel Ramsay D. Potts, of the general staff or the army, will be In Atlanta, stationed at the Department of the Gulf headquarters as chief of staff. Press dispatches to this efTect have been received, but so far no orders have been received at the headquarters from Washington to this effoct. Colo nel Potte Was formerly ordered to 8nn Francisco. These orders were counter manded and he was ordered to pro ceed to Atlenta. MEDICAL' STUDENTS GUESTS AT DINNER SAYS JUROR STEELE IS VERY OBSTINATE Chicago. April 1$.—“When WJIbur K. Hteele. of New York, was .selected as juror In the Thaw case, I predicted disagreement of the jury, regardless the evidence In the case," declared Dr. J. H. Austin, of Glen Ellyn. Steele Is now a dealer In gas na tures In New York, but when I knew him In the early ’80s he was a real estate boomer In Dakota. Harry Thaw's father was reported then to be Hnanclally Interested In Steele's pro jects. "I served on several juries with Steele, and he waa a most contrary- minded man." . S. WINS VICTORY IN OIL TRUST SUIT 1 lunch cSunt.7. On Saturday evening at 8:$0 o'clock the entire student, body of the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons will be entertained at an Informal din ner to be given by the faculty of the college In the banquet hall of the Pled, mom hotel. The banquet Is the first of the kind ever given by the faculty to the stu dents as a body. The faculty Is com- posed of forty teachers and they will have as their guests about two hundred students of the medical science. Ad dresses'will be made by various mem bers of the faculty to which one or more students from each of the four classes will respond. HARRY SILVERMAN SUCCEEDS A, J, WEST Old Quartermaster General Retired From Posi tion. Colonrl Andrew J. West, quertormentor general of the national guard of Georgia, wne retired Friday, nnd Colonel Harry Sil verman was appointed la hie place. Colonel Sllver%nn hae been lieutenant colonel and aieletnnt quartermaster general, and now assumes the title of colonel end quartermaster general. Stove It. Johnson line been advanced to Colonel Hllverman'a placo hr lieutenant colo nel and awrfatant quartermaster genreI. Harry Wright, who commanded tho Hill City Cadets, of Home, disbanded a (ow days ago, has been appointed a major nod assistant judge advynte general. TEN MINUTES TALK MADE BY BRYAN BEFORE BREAKFAST Special to Tbe Georgina. Bristol. Tenn., April 12.—William J. Bryan arrived here at 8 o'clock this morning, being en route to Hollins In stitute, to visit his daughter. Alias Grace Dexter Bryan, who I* In school there. Although It was not generally known he waa to come this way. 300 people were at the union depot and received him with cheers. He made a talk of ten minutes to the crowd and took breakfast.at the station 8 WINS VICTORY—3 prll 12.- Ours Biggest and Best. Chicago, ApVtl 12.—Sweeping victory Accord |ng to roc ,. n( measurements sras gained by tie Federal government take „ EnR , an<| und the Un|t . today when Judue Landis refused to 1 quash the lmlle\oenta ,„„,o,oen.s against the J f** 8, * te *’ ‘ h « women Js the Standard Oil Go pany, or take the I *»■<«»• ‘he American woman weighs case from the Jury. The decision means the most, the average being 117 pounds, the esse will go\lo the Jury on Its and the French women are the small' BOY CHASED BALL IN FRONT OF CAR AND WAS KILLED Special to The Georgian. Greensboro, N. C.. April 12.—John Aired, aged 19, was run over nnd killed by a street car here today. He waa chasing a ball In front of the Ashe- boro Street School and ran In front of a rapidly moving car. Both logs and an arm were severed and he died on the way to the hospital. He was the son of Charles Aired, a prominent con tractor. eau—Poston Globe. Mgil for a Grave. "I had a queer Job yesterday.” tall a letter carrier, as he warmeJ his cold blue hands. "I delivered a wreath to a grave.” It was a .small wreath of Immor telles In a pasteboard box. The ad dress was: Grave of James Love. Woodlawn cemetery, First Lot to night of Smith Monument." “Thousands of times I had parsed that cemetery on my rounds', but I never thought to make a delivery to one of the tombs. ‘Going In. I found tho Love gray, easily. I brushed the >m« . .it : ns mound with my bag, and ta wreath from Its box. I laid I bright green grass. 'I consider that tho strangi rtence "f my fourteen jour. servioi Allnneapolls Journal.