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THE ATLANTA (JEOrmiAN AND NJEW55. MOftD/i (HIEOJjl Ml Lion Cages Thrown From Cars and Animals Try To Escape. L to The Georgian. Co>. May 13.-T. B. Hadden 'Trida, an employee of tho Parker °* * Ivf.1 Co was killed in a wreck on ^Central of Georgia railroad here iLtorday morning. ’"i first section of the special train .landing on the main line pre- f 0 starting for Chattanooga a southbound freight met It In *1® * collision. A few moments la- wrecker ran Into the wreck. ,er J«ral car loads of show property ®* decked and tho tracks blocked. *'£2/ containing tho^ lions were C**n ,o the ground and heroic work be done to prevent them es- M 4 *® several attendants were blt- M by't"” of the lions while repairing the cages. Bodies Blown Hundred Feet and Horribly Mangled by Explosion. Bn,(01, U.. May 18-The enure town _. , ro ,„od nt S o’clock yesterday by a dynamite eiploslon which wrecked the t,o«K of Pnra Cook, a negro, kl ling Cook mil four other negroes sleeping in a front Km” Four negroes, said to hare been Strolling in mother psrt of the house, ee- SCook s body wts blown about JfiJtT foot sway, s mass of flesh and bones, SStoilireil In the fork of a tree. The body ii « wornou was blown a hundred feet tow K the air, falling through the of a high tree and anapalns the SSSfS a telegraph line. .The >xflof a young i»ahy wm blown into a ^gtfeat Jea^rty and two glrla wera blown fakoji ATLANTA STUDENT ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Remains of E. A. Sands Tak en to Glennville for Interment , •' Special to The Georgian. Glennville, Go, May 13.—News has reached here that E. A. Sands, of this place, was accidentally, shot and killed at Jesup. Mr. Sands was one of the most popular young men of this sec tion. He had recently returned home from Atlanta, where he. had been tak ing a course In dentistry and would have llnlshod his course next May. Mr. Sands' body was brought hero from Jesup for Interment. * the gob USE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN TO ORGANIZE AGAIN Next Wednesday evening, the aurrlvlng members of Mechanic Plro Company, No. 2. tho second volunteer fire company to be organised iu Atlanta, will hold's meeting £ nd form a social organisation. The meet- ig will be held In the office of Chief Cummings, at Are headquarters, and aeveral of tha old veteran fire lighten have prom ised to aftend. . Tho Mechanics company wna organised In ISM and saw active service la fire fighting, except during the period In which they were fighting Tankeee, until the paid de partment was organised. ‘along the veterana who will be In st ance are the folibwlng: Henry Ear- «.<H.h, Joe Htrsch, Jeff lloblnson. Charles Crenshaw, Frank T. nidge, J. II. Toy, J. T. Toy, Henry Gnllatt, William II. Cummings. William Cody, nebry Clark, Thomas John son, John Brooks, J. F. MeWaters, Wiley Teat, John Justls, William Jones, Jobn Kebsbaw, Walter Lerendon and Frank T, Hyatt. freer corner some dlstnnco away-whirro thfv were fonnd, one still alive, woo girl found olive never regained conaelousness .. '/.' thougiit' the'dynamite was placed there by some ouknown person. NON-UNIONISTS QUIT; LONGSHOREMEN SURE OF CERTAIN VICTORY New York. M*y H.-Wholwala desertions by itrlkebreskers seemed to point todaj to s victory for the longshoremen. The great- r« defection was at the piers of the White lur line, whore nearly 100 men, the entire force of strike breakers .employed by tht| fonpaoy, quit In a body. Two hundred ffliu stopped work at the Cunard pier, ac« cording to President Patrick Connera, of tb« longshoremen's union, and big defec tions are looked for today among the non- inlnn men nt the Hoboken docks. Word w«h received st the strikers' bead Quarters that atl tha Hebrew strike-break- en there would quit work today or tomor* nr. frosts of serious rioting. In which more ban twenty men were hurt by flying sticks ad stones, following ths departure of the •trlke-brenkers from the White Star pier sod similar demonstrations were enacted when the Cnnard men quit BALLARD BIFOCAL AND TORIC OR CURVED LENSES have gained a reputation In two years no other firm in the entiro South has msde in a half century* Not these lenses alone gave us the lead, but op tical service In every way not usually found elsewhere. Ask any Atlanta man about ua. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO, "S Peachtree Street. CREDIT MEN MEET ON MONDAY NIGHT The annual teuton of the Credit Men'. "wUtlon, of Atlanta, will ba bald In tha cumber of Commarca, Emplra building, »*tay .ventng at I o'clock. liiTlijtloM have bean I,sued to all the mo,. , r ‘?l u ** t Jng them to ba present, JJtl* election of of fleam will ba held ami W|I J b« appointed to attend the fEU.'!? 11 "LPi National Credit Min', J-M«tlnn. which meat* In Chicago In JL 4e subjects which wilt 0225*4 “ 'ba mooting are "Property JU^ocnt,," and "FlcUtfoua Name, of EVANGELIST WHARTON CLOSES ALBANY MEETING. to Tho Georgian. Albany, Go, May 13.—The revival “♦’Ings that havo been In progress jbe Baptist church for the past SSL. 0 ’*' 1 '.®" ! n'Fht. Dr. H. M. “tttm, a well-known evangelist, has conducing the services, and has large congregation at eaoh meet- FIFTY CARS RUN IN SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco. May 13.—Fifty street cars were operated’yesterday over two of the twenty-odd lines composing the United Railways system. For the first time since the commencement of the etrlke last Sunday cars were run to the ferrlee. About 20,000 passengers, majority. of them women, patronised the eervlce. There wae little disorder In oompari eon with the five days previous. Un questionably the firm stand taken by Governor Glllett, when he announced through the morning papers that would Judge the San Francisco i atlon by the acts of the people and would not hesitate to call out the mi litia It rioting should be continued, had a eoberlng effect. Five hundred police guarded the street!. FLYER IS WRECKED ON ROCK ISLAND EAGAN PARK BIG LAND SALE CLOSES Wednesday, MAY 15th. Haskell, Ark., May 13.—Fast pas senger train on the Rock Island road, between Memphis, Little Rock and Hot Springs, was wrecked two miles north east of here at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon, due. It Is said, to spreading rails. No one wea killed, but the following were Injured: W. S. Britt, exprese messenger and baggageman. Little Rock; left leg frac tured and body badly brutaed. Mrs. Bertha Kellton, Little Rock, seriously Injured. Engineer B. M. Webster, Argentine, Ark., shoulder dislocated. Fireman W. P. Surrett, Argentina, Ark., ankle dislocated and badly bruised. The engine, tender, baggage car and two coaches turned over. TOXAWAY HOTELS TO BE OPERATED Special to The Georgian. Toxaway, N. C., May 18—The manage ment of the Toxaway hotels. In tha heart •f the far-famed "Sapphire Country” In the mountains of Western North Carolina, ba, been secured by Jams, L Alexander anil associates. and will be opcuwl under the w management aome time ehont the first June. Mr. Alexander Is a prscUrel hotel man, having been In tbs resort hotel busi ness for the peat eighteen years, and the operation of the Toxaway bostclrics will ba ervlslon. Mr. Alexan- 'oxaway hotels was as- operation i under hta der'a lc pony decided to place the hotel. In the fiends of a practical tntn. WILL LAY CORNER STONE FOR COLLEGE BUILOINO. Special to The Georgian. Wrightsvllle. Ga., May IS.—On May 25 the comer stone of the new $25,000 college building will be laid. Rev. W. N, Ainsworth, D. D„ pastor of Wesley Monumental church. Savannah, Ga, will deliver tha address. The Masons will have charge of the ceremonies. Better ’phone us at once, or mail check for first cash —- .x——.- ^ r•. -s~ Only a few lots left, payment Large beautiful lots, high, level and well shoded with oak trees. A new street car line in two blocks, another electric line to pass through the center of this property. New automobile drive just completed through the heart of this property. Improvements going up on all sides. Price and Terms This property is offered at $135 per lot, $35 cash, balance $5 per month, without interest. Tho sale at this price closes Wednesday, May 15, after which the lots will be $250 each. Location Pretty Eagan Park is" located in the center of a triangle, formed by College Park, East P6int and Hapoville. It is close to Cox College, Georgia Mili tary College and within few blocks of College Park Graded School. ’Phone us at once or mail us check for first cash payment. Be sure to come out next Wednesday at 2 P. M. Take College Park car and get off at Virginia A.venue. EAGAN PARK LAND r^ATV/TD A \TV BELL telephone, . 4613. IjUlVll rVlM I • 36 INMAN BUILDING HOBSON BUYING WASHINGTON HOME Washington, May 18.—A deal In Washington real eetate which I, of con siderable Interest both to the diplomat ic and ofllclal circles here la tho sale of the house owned by former Minister Grip, of Sweden, to Richmond Pearson Hobson, of Alabama, which 1, said to bo practically closed. ALBANY TO 8END DELEGATION TO ELKS’ CONVENTION, Special to The Georgian. Albany, Ga., May It.—Albany Lodge No. 713, B. P. O. E, will lend a large delegation to the state conventloh of Elk, at Rome this week. The Elk, will leave here tomorrow night on sleeper, and will be about fifty strong. METHODISTS’ ASSESSMENTS RAISED 25 PER CENT. Louisville, Ky„ May 11.—The aasese- menu of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for the church exten sion were raised 15 per cent by i board of church extension, which f 49 Lots and One House and Lot For sale at auction, on next Saturday afternoon at 3 p. m., in Battle Hill. This property h only 400 feet from the Westview car, and fronts on Battle Hill avenue (West Hunter street), J °* Johnston and Racine streets. These streets are established grades and worked out by the Mant .v authorities,' and Battle Hill avenue ia beautifully cherted. These lots are surrounded by tomes, churches and the public freo school fronts it on Joe Johnston avenue. We will offer the rea- •onabl.v easy terms of $25.00 cash and $5.00 per month, 7 per cent, will give 5 per cent discount ,#r cash. We will offer the 5-room house and lot on terms of $100.00 cash and $15.00 per to> D ‘h> 7 per cent. All this property is valuable and these terms put it in the reach of everybody. Berthe sale we will give away absolutely free $100.00 in gold, divided into 15 prizes, five of ♦10.00 and ten of $5.00, - GET PLATS AT OFFICE J. W. Ferguson, W. A. Foster, Auctioneer. Agent, 12 South Broad St. Queen Wire Jumping Rope Coupon. [ COUPON NUMBER 16 Twelve coupons of different numbers will entitle the holder of same to one Queen Wire Jumping Rope. Name Address The Jumping Rope will be presented FREE to any one paying a month’s subscription to The Atlanta Georgian in advance. Sent by mail to any address for 12 coupons of dif ferent numbers and 5c in stamps to pay postage. THE BIJOU Tonight—Matlnse Tuesday. —THE— GREAT LAFAYETTE and his company In three grand . productions "Mystery, Mirth, Music” 40 People—Carload of Scenery. mmmsi ST. NICHOLAS AUDITORIUM, MAY 29,30, 31 and JUNE 1. $8,000 FOR ARTISTS ALONE. . SEASON TICKETS, $3, $4, and $9. ON SALE. CALL OR WRITE W. C. HUMPHRIES, 319 EMPIRE, ATLAN TA. REDUCED RAILROAD RATE, ONE FARE PLUS 25 CENTS ROUND TRIP. This means that about $175,000 will be collected from the Methodlata for the present fiscal year, which ends March >1, 1000. WILL ADD DEPARTMENT OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE. Special to The Georgian. Albany, Ga., May 1$.—At a recent meeting of tho board of education of the city echooli It wae decided by that body to add two new department, to "» .5P5gf*LySJK 1 the Albany High School—a commer- part °“ Interesting program, clal or business department and a do pertinent of domestic science and man. ual training. MACON ELKS TO ATTEND CONVENTION AT ROME. Special to The Gsorglan. Macon, Go.. May It.—Macon Elks are anticipating with much pleasure their trip to the big annual state convention, which will be convened at Rome Wed nesday morning for a three days' ses sion. The local order will send one hun dred handsomely uniformed members to the convention, who will Compete In the various contests .for prlxee, a TO USE ROMAN CANDLE8 TO ROUT PIQEON8. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Oa. May 1$.—There- le a round place about the slxe of a barrel head In the cornice on top of a build ing fronting on Cherry street where some stray pigeons lodge and have been lodging for years. It wr.- thought a good .plan to get permission to shoot them out, but such permission could not be given. It Is now about decided to wait for Christ- mat and rout them out with Roman candles. ... HARRY ELSTON. O.K. COME BACK. ooooooooooooooooooooeooooo O o O TRAMP NEARLY DROWNS O 0 IN ENGINE TANK. O C O O St. Louis, May 1$.—As the Chi- 0 C cago and Alton limited pulled out O O of St. Lonlr yesterday, a tramp O C ensconced himself at the rear of O O the engine's tender. He was almost O O drowned In consequence, when he o O fell Into the opening of the tank. O O The tramp was found feebly try- O O Inc to keep his head above the O O water and was almost exhausted. O O O t DOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOtJ NO. 48 WHITEHALL ST. Monday and Tuesday, "From Jealousy to Madness,” ‘ ‘ Picturesque Canada. ” "How tbo Other Half Lives.” "Runaway Slcighbells.” I No. 7 VIADUCT PLACE. Monday and Tuesday, "The Lady of the Whip.' 1 "The Billiard Fever” No. 77 PEACHTREE 8TREET. Matinees P&il? at 3 and 4 P. M. Coiitinmus Shows 7.30 to 11 P M. THIS WEEK’S BILL. THE ERLE SISTERS, In Songs and Dances; JIMMY KELLY, and Hit Banjo; LAWRENCE JONES, Swnt Ballad Singer and JIMMY LeVEUR, French Contortionist. REV. QUNN SUCCEEDED BY THE REV, A. 8. DIX. Bpsclat to The Georgian. Macon, Ga., May IS.—Rey. A. 8. Dix, recently pastor of the Baptist church of Forsyth, has been selected to head the Georgia Industrial Home, due to the resignation of Rev. J. n. Gunn, who gave up the place to go Into active work In the ministry. While regretting the resignation of Mr. Gunn, his friends wish him much success In the ministry. The condition of the home Is the beat possible, and the work of building the administration building Is rapidly going on. St. Nicholas Auditorium I’O.NCB, DB LEON FARK-Skatlng Dally. FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th. .ADMISSION 25c. RESORTS. GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WEST VIRGINIA (Tbs "OLD. \V 11 ITU" Sulphur.) N'ow open, t'umous fur Its sulphur bstba. Uu-lera lmprornuents.1 with private t-stlit. Permanent orehestrn. Terms. *13 tu C3 week, ISO t» 1*0 per uoetb. Write for llluetrated booklet. Addrot*, OEO. A. MILLS, Jr- Manager. Greenbrier White Sulphur Hprtnn. W- Man Adjudged Insane. Special to The Georgian. Wrightsvllle. Oa, May 1}.—-ret Walker was tried here Friday by tho ordinary. Hon. J. M. Hightower, for lunacy and adjudged to be Insane. lie will be sent to Mllledgevllle. School Ha. Picnic. ■ Special ot The Georgian. Wrightsvllle, Ga, May 13.—Tho teachers and pupils of the Warthen College had their annual picr.lc at Uyl- «iid Friday.