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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1907. JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES, Editor. F. L. SEELY, President. Published Every Afternoon, (Eirept Sunday) By THE GEORGIAN COMPANY. At g West Alabama St.. Atlanta. On. Subscription Rates: one Tear .84.88 wa Mentha::::::::::::::: »» Three Monthn I t* By Carrier. I*er Week 1* reeephitlvei for all territory out* oAre rk office.... If too hare nnr trouble gettlnr TUB CEORniAN AND NEWS telephone the etrrnlatlon department and. beta It promptly remedied. Telephones: Bell 4957 main. Atlanta 4401. It la dealmhle that nil romtnuhle*. that they be nlened. ns nn ermence of aood faith. Dejected inannsrrlpla mill hot lie returned unices stamps ora aant for tba purpose. THE GEORGIAN AND NEWS prints no unclenn or objertlonnble nd- rerllstna. Neither does It print trhlsky ar any liquor mil. Itn own ann nnd eleetrle llaht ptnnta. as It nnw owns Its motor works. Other eltlea do thin nnd set ana an low at 4» eeota. with n profit to the city. Thin should lie done nt once. The t.enrelan and News ledlsrsn thnt If street. mil- waya rnn he opemted euceenefnlly by European eltlea. na they are, there la no good reason why they enn not lie so operated here. Dut we do not bsllors this enn be dono now, nnd It may bo R ote yearn before wa are ready for ao S on undertaking. SHU Atlanta should act lu rica In that direction NOW. Let us revolve another weighty quentlon: Can a newspaper par*- grapher expect to enter Heaven? An' awers by mall preferred. Aa usual Atlanta leads the proces slon. Pat Calhoun la the central tig. uro In the later war In San Francisco. Ho Is Atlanta's own. Stay Rannard Baker Is now violent ly attacking the old Atlanta News. What's the use? The News died four months ago and In the transmigration Its soul la now In a better body. "De Uortlui," etc. The question "What Is the plural of grapefruit" Is now auceeded by the more practical query, "What Is whisky?" Already several bottles have: been broken In an Investigating spirit People who live In Norfolk and nenr the Jamestown exposition have no need of family trees. Their relations are‘making themselves known every day. Monday tho 13th Is Jamestown's (trst great celebration. For on that day 300 years ago the first settlors landed. The prohibition crusade In Its sweep of the executive olflces of North and South Carolina, has destroyed one of the historic salutations of the republic. The current Issue of The Fratornal News contains a handsome picture of Grand Master Norris, of Iowa, who will make the principal address at the laying of t|io comer stone of the Ma •onlc Temple. Another page contalnk a picture of Eminent Grand Command- ir George Moulton with the local celebrities who will participate In the Masonic celebration. The Fraternal News la growing rapidly under the ed itorship of Messrs. Carl Hutchinson and General Manager Frank Smith. The paper Improves with every Issuo and la evidently lining a long felt want In Atlanta fraternal life; The current Issue of The New* conilats of It pagea well filled with news and ad vertising. and the future looks bright for the enterprising Journal of the ae- Bret orders. For ‘‘Stonewall Oamp.“ The Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans are entitled to a full and overflowing house of Atlan tans In the free musical entertainment and lecture which they are giving at Dr. Broughton’s Tabernacle on Thun- lay evening of May 9th, at 8 o'clock. The program la an unuaually fine ane. Including Judge R. B. Russell, Dr. Broughton, Mr. C. Marlon Hood, Miss Dora Hood, Mrs. A. J. Spalding and choir. Col. Frank L. Harrison, Intro ducing Hon. James L. Mayton for a lecture entitled “Dixie Before and Af ter Sumter;” a song by a well known artist, and a concluding address by Dr. Broughton himself. Surel> this program should pack the Tabernacle and the presence of a crowded boose will be • merited com pliment to the old Stonewall Jackson camp of the United Confederate vote 's na. THE CRITICAL POINT IN THE LIGHTING AND POWER NEGOTIATIONS. The Imminent issue of Atlanta’s economic life at the present time Is the conclusion of some definite arrangement for lights and power for the next term of years. Tho Georgian on yesterday commented upon the nature of tho bids offered by the two power compsnles and congratulated the people upon the evident nnd substantial victory won by the agitation for municipal ownership. Wo said then, and we aay again t4>day, that the critical point In these negotiations revolve* around the prices charged to Individual consumers for light* and power. Of course, the first duty of public officials Is to protect the city and to see that the city's contracts are well and wisely made. But the public officials of Atlanta owe a duty as well to the private Individuals who make up Its cltlxenshlp. The homes, tho factories and the public and private Institutions of Individuals and of corporations which must be lighted and warmed and whose machinery must be turn ed, maka up an oven larger if not n more Immediate consideration to those who represent Atlanta. The officials of tho two lighting and power companies have Indicated a willingness to confer In a reasonable spirit with the city** representa tives on this Important point And this It where our public aervants must Illustrate their greatest discretion and tholr best loyalty to tho city of Atlanta. Nelthor tho city nor the Individual should expect to extort any op pressive terms from tho corporations, but on the other hand It Is eminently necessary In vlow of recent public statements of costs which have been made by experts emploj-ed by the city, that the best terms obtainable In reason and justice should be secured by the city's representatives In this conference. Tho Georgian has - no desire to reflect la any way upon the Integrity of the officials' of either lighting and power company in stressing once more the importance of a critical observation of the wording of contracts. Wo take It for granted that the representatives of both the public Interest and of corporate Interest will be watchful of their own advan tages. Wo are quite certain that If we represented tho corporation, wo would watch most closely tho wording of any contract which threatened to entail a disadvantage upon our Interests In the future. And In the same spirit the representatives of the city who have al ready In past times lost a point with the Georgia Railway and Electric Company upon a careless wording of an ordinance relating to the city’s duct, should in (he lesson taught by that carelessness of scrutiny, see to It that tho wording of any future agreement drawn up between the city and the corporation l» as deflnlto and as plain as the English lan guage can make It THESE VISITING TRAINMEN. The Instinct of hospitality suggests n welcome to visiting bodies be fore they make their appearance upon the Scene. But that hospitality la more genunle which .after the arrival of expect ed guests and after close and critical Inspection, finds them gracious snd charming and bids them welcome from a deliberate and deflnlto ap preciation of tholr gifts and graces. It la even so with tho trainmen who are here today. This splendid organisation has not boon n guest of Atlanta for many years before. Their numbers have onlarged. Steadily with the progress of time there has coma an enlargement of tho caliber and quality of the material which makes up tho Trainmen of the United State* and Canada. Peculiarly near to the commercial ago In which wo live are these gentlemen who pull the bell cords on our trains, whos* muscles wind the brakes that regulate the going and the coming of the cara; whoae stal wart strength swings the baggage of the traveler In and out upon the platforms, and whoae fidelity and care and conscience make up tho safety and the comfort of modern railway travel. It may be aatd with perfect truth that the trainmen by their bearing and personal appearance have made Instant friends with Atlanta. They have borno themselves ao pleasantly and so amiably upon our streets that their good cheer and their evident comradeship have met an Instant response In the hoarts and at the hands of our peoplo. And th» welcome which the ^Trainmen have bad In Atlanta today Is only a forecast of the larger welcome with which, having learned to know them, we shall be moat happy to welcomo them to another annual session In this Twentieth Century City of tho South. JAMES L. KEY AND MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP. In commenting' upon the agitation for municipal ownership In yes terday's papor, Tho Georgian did not Intend In any distribution of credits to omit the superior services of tho lion. Jnmes L. Key. No possible roster of tho leading forces |n this movement would be complete If tho namo of "Jim" Koy was not placed somewhere very near the head of tho list. Consistently snd courageously he has fought for this prlndplo In the municipal politics of Atlanta. He hns fought against groat odds and has borno himself with conspicuous ability. In tho recent ngltatlon of the question he has easily been the legis lative loader of thejnoveroent, and ns chairman of the committee having this vital matter In charge, hla force, hit address and hla tireless energy are to bo credited with a lion's share of that which ha* already been ac complished In legislation. What Mr. Key baa done In legislation, The Georgian has faithfully at tempted to do In arousing publle sentiment to a full comprehension of this vita) theme. And In the concentration of publicity upon the reasons and tho object Icasuna of municipal ownership wo have endeavored to do our full part ATLANTA'S PRINCELY HOSPITALITY. The fact that Atlanta has become a convention city, need* no cxplana- nation, and does not admit of conjecture. Being entertained within Its hospitable borders Wednesday are two notable gatherings, cither of which might be expected to tax the hospital ity of any Bouthorn city. The greet Masonic conclave, which has brought to Atlanta distinguished Knight* Templar* from many sections of the country, and the convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, have made the city festive with parades, decorations, badges and social functions. Another smaller, but by no moans Insignificant convention la also In session In Atlanta, the Georgia State Dental Boclety, thus com pleting a trio of remarkable convocation* which aerve to emphasise the Importance, and tho popularity of Atlanta as a convention city. The hutet and other public accommodations. In the city, have done much to bring about this condition of affairs, but perhaps the beat explanation lies In the manifestation of a generous and almost princely hospitality, on the part of Individual dtltena. This Is evidenced In many and varied waj-s, whenever the opportunity presents Itself. The lavish expenditure of money which finds expression In beautiful ■nd brilliant private receptions; splendid public banquets, and numerous forms of Individual and aggregate entertainment. Indicate that the heart of Atlanta I* always attached to the keys of the city whenever presented to the notable gatherings which find their way to this splendid Southern city. The men and women of Atlanta have a charming habit of feeling a personal responsibility for the entertainment of the distinguished dele gates who gather within our borders at stated Intervals. And this habit of hospitality la the basis of the beat form of the famous "Atlanta-spirit.'' The splendid reception given Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Orr, at their elegant home on Peachtree street. In honor of Mr. George Mayhew Moulton, of Chicago, haa never been excelled In the social an nals of the South. It was the brilliant Initial event In the Masonic ceremonies which have attracted such widespread observation. With magnificent and artlstio environment, Mr. and Mrs. Orr illus trated In one of the newest cities of the South, the beautiful and genuine hospitality which made the Old South beyond compare In the years that are gone, and gave evidence In the noblest and most generous way what It signifies to bid the stranger welcome to what Is best In the hearts and homes of this city of conventions. Atlanta's princely hospitality Is without limit, or stint, and adds fresh and beautiful laurels to the chaplet which crowns her the Queen City of the South. AS TO THE PENNANT PROSPECTS -OF ATLANTA. It has been observed by those who preside over the destinies of tho sporting pages that "All the world loves a winner." . To this wise saying Atlanta Is no exception and Just at present the baseball enthusiasts ot the city could readily lavish an especially large al lowance of love on a pennant winner. And for the first time since the organization of the present Southern League tho hopes ot Atlanta baseball fanatics for a pennant seem about to be fulfilled. Since the early days of the present organisation Atlanta has had a good team and has made a good race. Always, however, there has been something lacking—proper management, team play, batters, pltchere— always Just enough to spoil Atlanta’s chances of finishing first This year Atlanta's team looks better than ever. It stood the first test well, winning enough of its exhibition games to give the exports full confidence In Its ability. The next test came when the league season opened and Atlanta went against the teams of the Eastern section of the league. This first lntra-sectlonal series ended Tuesday In Nashville and by a bard earned victory In the closing game the Atlanta team worked Its way to the top of the ladder again and faces tho third test—tho Western invasion—with a team In the lead and in good running order. But the West! Alas the hopes of many an Atlanta club lie burled aomowhere near tho banks of the Mississippi. And maybe this club of 1907 will be no exception. But tho enthusiasts hope that It will, and that by winning a fair share- of games on the road It can keep so near to the top that tho home games at the season's end may land a pennant for Atlanta. And If Atlanta loses? Well, she has lost before. And after all, what’s In a pennant? Army •Navy Orders —s n d— MOVEMENT OF VESSELS. Washington, May 8.—The following orders have been Issued: Army Orders. First Lieutenant Albert Bishop, ar tillery corps, from One Hundred and Eleventh company, coast artillery, to unasalgned list; Captain Robert E. No. ble, assistant surgeon, from Fort Ca rey, upon arrival of First Lieutenant John R. Bosley, assistant surgeon, snd will then report for duty with commis sion on Isthmus of Panama: Recruit Moten 8. Wlnfree. coast artillery, re cruit depot, Fort Slooum. transferred to hospital corps as private; Recruit William Plcterell, coast artillery, re cruit depot. Fort Slocum, transferred to ordnance department as second- class private to Rock Island arsenal, Naval Orders. Surgson M. 8. Elliott, detached 8t. Louis, to duty In connection with the fitting out ot Olympia, navy yard. Nor. folk; Surgeon I. W. Kite, detached Koarsargs to Franklin; Burgeon G. II. Barber, detached Baltimore to Kear- serge; Passed Assistant Surgeon R. Bachmann. detached Franklin to St. Louis; Carpenter K. C. Lamotto, to navy yard, New York. Movements of Vessels. ARRIVED—May 9, Lebanon, at Nor folk. May 8, Annapolis, at Honolulu; Whipple. Sylph, Worden and Mac- Donough, at Norfolk. SAILED—May 6, Tacoma, from San tiago dt Cuba for Guantanamo; Whlp- E le, Worden and MacDnnough, from [ampton Roads for Norfolk. GENEROUS CONTEMPORARIES. AFTER Dm» WITH KB* BILL Uncle Sam Endeavoring to Collect for Alleged Vio lation of Retail Law. (Thomasvllle and Moultrie Papers.) Of course some of the state newspa pers, this one Included, have been pok ing a little fun at John Temnle Graves, but really we are very fond of him.— Thomasvllle Ttmel-Enterprtse. Yea, we are. Colonel Graves may ■hoot wide ot the mark politically, sometimes, but where Is there a genius who does not? Ilo Is on* of the great men of the state and Is known and appreciated throughout the country. The writer sat In a large and Intelli gence audience. In a targe city In an other state, and saw this eloquent Georgian on the platform with some of tho great men of the country. As we •aw those about us who had been lulled to sleep by the preceding speak ers prick up their ears, make Inquiries as to "who Is her* and lean forward to catch his words, and observing that the applause he drew so far over reached that given to .other distin guished speakers, our appreciation of the man rose to a height It had never reached before, and we were caused to reflect on the statement so often re peated. that prophets *re received with great honor In distant countries, and to wonder why It le so.—Moultrie Ob server. Special to The Georgian. Columbia, s. C., May 9.—Uncle Sam le after the state dispensary with a bill tor $31,000 for license tees. The reve nut office served the papers on Dr. Murray, chairman of the new dlspen •ary commission, last night. The fees claimed ars on account of alleged wholesale dealing of beer dispensaries, which had retailers’ licenses, but which are -charged with having sold In ex cess of the 4 7-4 gallons limit. The retail fee Is $36 and the wholesale $196, Dr. Murray accepted summons In the cast of a separata claim for $6,417, the amount of excess alleged to,be due for the pest fifteen months. Summons for ths other was not accepted. Ex-state dispensary officials deny that the limit waa exceeded eo far os they know. CONFERENCE OPENS Will Continue Through Sun day at First Baptist Church. HARDLY SO BAD AS THAT. (Macon News.) The Journal snd Georgian circulation scrap reminds a fellow of the school boy fight that was often scheduled, but never took place, because “one was afraid end the other glad ot It.” A FEW YEARS HENCE. Haggard, heart- "Look at him! broken, alone!' "Yee; It’s the old story, her to reform her.” PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER. Root’s the smartest man we have tBarrlng Ted). Wood's the bravest of the brave (Barring Ted). Loeb's the best man on the hone, Taft's the chap of greatest fores. In both instances, of course. Barring Ted. Bryan stands the fourest-square (Barring Ted). Shaw displaces most warm air (Barring Ted). Garfield bears the strongest lance. Kalr(>anks wears the longest pants. Hnrties, however, stands best chance— irrlng Ted. THE MY8TERIES. (By James Walker Heatherley.) As I look across the stream of time. My memory backward leant; I see a baby, a boy, a man— 1 wonder what It means. Oh. I wonder what It means! As I look across the stream of time. As I view all future scenes, I see a grave, some tears, and flowers— I wonder what It mean* Oh, 1 wonder what It means!' Flat Rock. X. C. The big Sunday school conference which will be held undor the auspices of ths Atlanta Baptist Sunday Bchool Association will open with the first session Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at tho First Baptist church. The sessions will continue each day at o’clock In the afternoon and at 8 o'clock at night through Sunday. The follow ing are some of the noted Sunday school workers who will participate In the conference: Rev. B. W. Spllman, Kinston, N. C.; L. P. Leavell. Oxford. Miss., and Rev. R. M. Inlow, Joplin, Mo. All are field secretaries of the Bundsy school board of the Southern Baptist convention. The following Is the program for the conference; Wednesday—Rev. B. W. Spilmar 4 p. m.—Normal lesson. The teach er's week-day work with the lesson. 8 p. m.—Open Conference. Sunday school management. 8:89 p. m.—Address. "The Sunday School of Yesterday.” Thursday—Mr. L. P. Leavell, 4, p. m.—Normal lesson. Th« teach er * 1 * * 4 * week-day work with the schota $ p. m.—Open conference. Sunday school teaching. I;$0 p. m.—Address, "The Sunday School of Tomorrow." Friday—Rev. H. Beauchamp. 4 p. m.—Normal lesson. The teacher on Sunday. I p. m.—Open conference. Sunday school work. 8:30 p. m.—Address, "Strategic Value of tho Sunday School." Saturday—Rev. W. E. Brittain, p: m.—Normal lesson. Class or ganisation. m.—Open conference. Sunday school organisation. 1:10 p. m.—Address. “The Sunday School a Field and a Fprce." Sunday—Rev. R. M. Inlow. 4 p. m.—Normal lesson. Some things we need In the Sunday school work. 8 p. m.—Open conference. The Sun day school teacher and his work. 8:80 p. m.—Address, "The Sunday School and the Kingdom.” The public Is cordially Invited to at tend the sessions and hear some live subjects of vital Importance to Sunday school workers discussed. At Trinity Church. The Wednesday evening prayer senr- tve at the Trinity Methodist church will be conducted this week by Rev. Mr. Wilson, t Methodist minister from Portarllngton, Ireland. Dr. J. W. Lee, the pastor. Is out ot the city, and dur ing his absence all the prayer services will be under the direction of the Young Men's Helpers' Class or Trinity Sun day schooL i Lay the Cornerstone of a successful business career today, by start ing an account in our Savings ^Department, thus cultivating habits of thrift and economy. It may prove the nucleus around which a for- ' tune will be built in days to come. MADDOX-RUCKER BANKING CO. ROOSEVELT DEMOCRAT MAKES A PARAPHRASE. OF "DIXIE." To the Editor of The Georgian-. Enclosed please find a poem that suggests Its own melody. I am Southerner, live at Nashville, and, like yourself, am a "Rooecvelt Democrat." And, Just as I say In my poem, I am first for Bryan, but It being an Impos sibility to have him, I am then for Roosevelt I sent a copy of thls^poem to Mr. Loeb, but did not keep a copy of my letter. I enclose Mr. Loeb's letter. I wish you would cause to be pub lished In your paper this poem and ■end me a copy of the paper. Yours very truly, JOHN L. WARD. Toledo, Ohio. Secretary Loeb’s Letter. The White House, Washington, April 1?, 1907. My Dear Sir—Your letter of the 16th instant with enclosure, has been re ceived and In behalf of the president I thank you for your courtesy. Very truly yours, WILLIAM LOEB. JR.. Secretary to the President. Mr. John L. Ward, care of Hettrlck Bros. Company, Toledo, Ohio. • DIXIE'S CALL. In our white house there now stands a man. That’s proved a friend to Dixie Land, Vote a-way. vote a-way. Vote a-way, Dixie Land. Mister Bryan Is the man we "wush,” But a bird In the hand’s worth two tn the bush. Vote a-way, vote a-way. Vote a-way, Dixie Land. Chorun And we'll vote for him In Dixie. Hoo-ray! Hoo-reyl In Dixie Land we’ll lend a hand To drive the trusts from out our land. A-way, a-way! A-way from out of Dixie. A-way. a-way! A-way from out of Dixie! And when we hold our next convention Roosevelt's name some one will men tion. Vote a-way, vote a-way! Vote a-way, Dixie Land! We will stick to you through thick and thin. And If you will run we'll e-lect you eg'ln. Vote a-way. vote a-way. Vote a-wsy, Dixie Land! s. Mister Roosevelt's now In power. Has proved himself the man of the hour. Vote a-way, vote a-way. Vote e-way. Dixie Land! (Jive him power—and we all know well ' That there wouldn't be a trust left out side of Vote a-way, vote a-iway, Vote a-way. Df— ’ “ A WOMAN SOLVES THE PROBLEM. Toledo, Ohio. Ixte Land! -JOHN L. WARD. Popular Conduetor Dies. Special to The Georgian. Forsyth. Ga., May *.—R. R. Reid died at his home In this city Saturday night and was burlsd In Oakland cem etery Monday morning. Mr. Reid was for years ona of the moat popular con ductors on the Central of Georgia rail road. ' To the Editor of The Georgian: It will be easy enough to get around the third-term problem for .Mr. Roose velt. In reality he has only been elected once by the people. His first term do s not count, because he only stepped Into the place that Mr. McKinley had been elected to and served as his substitute, neither the people nor Mr. Roosevelt had any choice In the matter, so that if elected again It would only be his second term, and the unwritten law la regard to a third term need not be con. sldered. Perhaps Attorneys Delrait and Jerome would not call this logical but being a woman, 1 am excused from logic. I would like to see Mr. Bryan president, but even he Could not he elected If Mr. Roosevelt should be a candidate. However, Mr. Bryan Is young enough to wait for another nom- (nation later on, which he will surely get, and. he will be all the wiser and grander when his time comes, but II he accepts the nomination to run against Theodore Roosevelt he will be defeated, and perhaps, like the. brilliant Blaine, may never reach the presidency. Sometimes It Is well to wait for the tide. But In nominating the president for another term I have In mind not only the good of the country, at large, but the fun we could have In watching half a dozen prominent men In his own j party who would suffer with terrific "brain sYorms” brought on by anger and Jealousy, and the torrents of their wrath will roll down toward Mr; Graves and the South, but the band will con tinue to play Dixie. HANNAH WRIGHT. IN SEARCH OF OLD HYMN. To the Editor of The Georgian: There Is a very old hymn, the words of which I am most anxious to ob tain. It begins: “Jesus, at Thy command We launch into the deep.” It was aung by the first missionaries who ever went to the South Sea Is lands. It Is now much desired for urn In an approaching missionary meeting, and If any of the readers of your truly excellent paper can furnish the words for' publication In your columns, u great favor will be bestowed and onu that will be most sincerely appreci ated. Respectfully, C. E. H. Atlanta, Ga., April 9. (This communication was mislaid at the time It waa received; hence its de layed publication.—Ed.) A LEGAL QUESTION. To the Editor of The Georgian: A girl, aged 18 years, marries a man with a farm. The husband lives •lx months ana dies. Now, the ques tion arises, was she his legal wife and was she his legal heir? And would she Inherit his property? And, she being a minor, would she have to have a guar dian appointed before she could legally take charge of her husband's property? I write this for Information, as I knew a case of this kind. But as nobody ob jected, She held the farm and had no guardian appointed. But ths question Is, could'she have held It legally If ob jection had been made? W. H. NOLAN. Every-day. The importance of soda crackers as an article of daily consumption can hardly be overestimated. No other wheat food contains such nutritive values in correct pro portions. This is only true of Uneeda Biscuit the ideal soda cracker. As fresh on your table as from the oven. Crisp, clean and appetizing. In moisture proof packages. & NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY RING US UP ANY TIME AND DO YOUR BUYING BY ’PHONE. Private Exchange with operator in Our Store. Many a family and many an Individu al appreciates our prompt system of •hopping by ’phone in connection with our FRbE Messenger Service. 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