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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. STANDARD SQUAUTV V.S.COVERNMENT-1NSPECT10N B HtSOUTHERiKOTTONtolL-CO: - ^ «*•--- NEWYORK-SAVANNAH ATLANTA • NEW ORLEANS F. S. OOX & CO,, Distributors, Atlanta, 6a. If You Have The Union Label on your printing it signifies to 25,000 working peo ple in Atlanta that you wish their patronage. See The Point? OFFICES USING THIS LABEL: lludrileHtoD 9c Christian.21 S. Forsyth Kyi Lester 9c Co 2V6 N. Broad 1\ Sisson.... 9 S. Forsyth N. C. Tompkins..... II W. Alabama Warnefc l'tg. & Label t?o„;68 S. Pryor Telegram i T Ob. Co.;...86 Central Are. Franklin-Turner Co 65-71 Ivy 8t. Index Printing Co....94 Centra! Are. . - -■ “ " Broad Pryor Broad IMnsser Printing Co 38-40 Walton Converse A Wing 104 Kdeowood Kirkpatrick 9c Co 21 la S. Forsyth Atlanta Typographical Union, S20 Candler Building P. O. Box 266 Atlanta Phone S73 Three Montha for Lavender. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Go, Hoy S3,—Ed Lavender, of Dublin, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to the charge ct forcibly obstructing a revenue offloerln the execution of the power and authority rotted in him by lawk was sentenced .Wednesday morn- leg to serve a term of three month!’ Imprisonment In the Bibb county fall. Cost ef Draining Pond, Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga. May 23.—City Engineer 7. W, Wilcox submitted a statement to councU Tuesday night showing that the work of draining Dempsey pond was not very expensive, oostlng only I2SI.50. The cost Is to be charged by the city t o the owners of the property. Tm going to put a fender on the front .bout." "So you won't run over of tny runs! •one one?” _ redlator when •ome‘one?"~ J ‘aiope. So it won’t hurt the 1 do."—Clovelsnd Plain ROME MAN IS DEAD FROM INDIGESTION Special to The Georgian. Rome, Ga., May 23.—M. C. White died at his home on Broad street this morning at 8 o'clock from an attack of acute Indigestion. Mr. White, until recently, has been engaged In the news paper business, coming here from Co lumbus, Ga., to accept a position with The Rome Herald. For the last few months he has been with the State Mu tual Insurance Company, of this city. The remains will be carried to Co lumbus for Interment. SIXTY INDICTMENTS RETURNED BY JURY. Special to The Georgian. Sylvanta, Ga., May < 33.—Superior court convened here Monday, with Judge B. T. Rawltnga presiding. The docket of civil matters Is small, but the criminal docket Is some larger. About aixty defendants have been. In dicted by the grand Jury at this term. Three murder cases were set for a hearing: Sam Cook, a negro, charged with murdef, was acquitted; Llge Miles, murder, was convicted of volun tary manslaughter, being defended by Hon. James Tillman, of Edgefield, S. C.; a white man, charged with killing a negro, is also Indicted and will prob ably be tried this week. There are a number of smaller cases on the docket, about twenty or thirty negroes having been caught In a raid and Indicted for gambling. The blind- tigers are also being handled by the grand Jury. Charged With Larceny. Dr. J. L. Lehr, of Birmingham, gen eral agent of the Standard Trust Com pany, was bound over to the state courts Wednesday aftornoon by Justice of the Peace Klngsbery on the charge of larceny after trust. Hts bond was fixed at 1400. The case was prosecuted by Mrs. Nannie Thompson, who al leged irregularities In certain business dealings. Acting Inspector. Special to The Georgian. Mkcon, Ga., May 23.—Until the next meeting of city council. Engineer J. W. Wilcox will act in tba capacity of build ing Inspector, and the finance commit tee will, during the same time, con sider a proposition to Increase the pay. OF MACON BILL WILLIAMS PLACE!) ON TRIAL Noted Moonshiner Is Ar raigned in Court at Macon.' Special to The Georgian. * Macon, Ga., May 23.—The hearing of the case of "Wild BUI" Williams, who has served one sentence for "moonshin- lng” and who Is held on three Indict ments for the same offense, began yes terday In the United States court. At torney McNea], representing the de fendant, presented a demurrer to the form of the Indictment, which he ar gued before Judge Speer. This Is pure ly a technical question and Judge Speer now has It under advisement. WlUJams Is one of the most famous characters in the atatc. and Is known as one of the most daring "moonshin ers” lq Georgia. A distillery which was conducted by him was recently destroyed In Hancock county by United States ofllcers, and “Wild Bill” was himself subsequently ' captured near Eastman, Go. Inhabitants of German of 1900 (Ires 2 and over 7,B00,< there. _ The cenaus as born lu Germany whose parents were born Jacobs 9 Prescriptions There Is more to the proper filling of a prescription than Is appar ent at first glance. The sueoess of the physician, the health, the very life of the patient Is dependent upon the care and judgment of the com pounder, and the quality of the material he uses. Accuracy Is everything, and the pharmaceutical chemist must give his entire mind and thought to this one psrticular line, If he is to give the best that Is In him. Jacobs’ Prescription Department ha* prepared for this contingency» and In fthfa department maintains four e *pert pharmacists who devote their entire time to the filling of prescrip tions. They have no other duty and no other thought f and their experi ence, coupled with the use of the most complete laboratory of drug* and chemical* In the United 8tates, supervised by the tame executives whose c *re has been the cause of our euccess» assure* both physician and pa tient Accurate Service—Fresh Drugs Reasonable Charges In building up this unusual establishment we have borne In mlpd that th « rudiments of the druggist's tuceeei ie the proper dispensation of druge. Our service it prompt. We maintain a meeeenger service that will call for and deliver your order. Jacobs’ Pharmacy 6-8-10 Marietta Street. 23 Whitehall Street. GORDON GIVEN ONE YEAR IN THE FEDERAL PRISON. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga,, May 23.—Remus R. Gor don, charged with using the malls for a fraudulent purpose, was found guilty yeaterday In the United States court and sentenced by Judge Speer to serve a sentence of one year and a day In the United States penitentiary. It was charged against Gordon that he secured money from farmers as a retaining fee for loans which he claimed he was agent to secure from the "Eas ter Loan, Building and Investment Company." About twenty witnesses, who claimed to have been victims of Gordon, gave testimony. HOLDING EXAMINATIONS AT MERCER COLLEGE. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Go., - May 23.—Examinations are on at Mercer now. Both the law and senior classes are in the midst of them—the ph&rlnacy class having fin ished. The law department has two more examinations. A. W. Lane will exam ine the class on next Friday on real property, and Judge W. H. Felton, Jr„ will hold his finals on evidence and criminal laws May 30. The senior class has only two or three more to pass and they will be ready to don the caps and gownB and other dignities which are wont to clus ter around this time of the collegiate year. Both classes (Will be graduated to gether June 2 to 6. JUDGE SPEER TO ENTERTAIN MERCER LAW CLASS. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga. May 23.—Judge Emory Speer has Issued invitations to the law clast of Mercer University to attend a reception to be given In his honor at hit home on the evening of the 23d. It Is the custom of Judge Speer to have each class out to his home. In Vlnevllle. during the graduation session and It Is an occasion that Is looked for ward to with pleasure by the young ’colonels.” COL. HARRI8 TO 8PEAK AT THE UNVEILING. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga., May 23.—Colonel Nat E. Harris Is to deliver the speech of pre sentation Saturday at the unveiling of the handsome monument that has been ereoted In Atlanta to the memory of the late General John B. Gordon. Col onel Harris will be heard with a great deal of Interest OFFICER8 ON LOOKOUT FOR MADAME MANTELL. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga. May 23.—A warrant has been taken out In Justice A. P. Jones' court by W. E. Raley, charging Madame Mantell, the palmist, who laat week shook the dust of Macon from her feel, with larceny after trust. For a whllo Tuesday morning It looked to the au thorities at police headquarters that the woman had been arrested In Atlan ta but It was the wrong woman. The one arrested was a reader of the past, present and future, but not the one so badly wanted In this city. Police In all surrounding states have been notified and are on the lookout for her. Solicitor Resumes Work. Special to The Georgian. Macon. Ga., May 13.—Solicitor Wil liam Brunson, who has been III at his home as the result of overwork, was at his office yesterday and was receiving the congratulations of his friends. Mr. Brunson has about yielded to the Insistence of hla physician and friends and will take a much-needed trip to recuperate. Little Boy Dead. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga., May 23.—Merrell P., Jr., •on of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Callaway, died yesterday, after an Illness of sev eral weeks. He had been sick for some time, and was carried to the city hos pital, where everything possible was done for him. Thomas Troy In Mseon. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ox, May 21.—Thomaa Trey arrived In- Macon early Wednes day morning and atated that he had no statement to make, but wished to thank his many friends for the kind treatment and courtesy shown him during hla re cent unfortunate trouble. Mr. Troy was deeply affected when speaking of the affair, and stated that the treatment shown him by the people of Miami was the best that could be shown. Mr. Troy will remain In Macon for some time with his wife and chil dren at the home of Mrs. Lee Worsham, on High street Discharged as Bankrupts. Special to The Georgian. Macon. Ga, May 22.—W. H. Toombs, of Wilkes county, and W. J. D. Taylor, of Abbeville, were both discharged from bankruptcy yesterday by Judge Speer. The firm of Roundtree, Knight & Cole man. of Rents. Ga.. woe adjudicated bankrupt by Judge Speer. HIGH’S. HIGH’S. HIGH’S. GREAT MAY SALE 101 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Undermuslins of the sort that appeals to the woinan with fondness for dainty lingerie. This now stock was mado exclusively for us in the best underwear establishments in the country. These garments are conspicuous for the materials, which are fine and dainty ;for the sewing, which is strong and Ann; for the styles, which are beautiful, and for the shapes, which, though generously large, fit per fectly. Traveling sales men tell us that they see the equal of these values in no other retail store on the continent. Counter of Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers and Chemises, lace and embroidery trimmed; worth a third more; choice Counter of Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers and Petticoats; worth to $1.50 garment; at Counter of beautiful Muslins of Cambric and Longclotli, elaborately lace and embroidery trimmed; worth to $1.25 gar ment, at 50c ,98c ice and 89c Women’s Corset Covers in numer ous charming styles, trimmed in dainty laces, ribbons, etc 50c A great special in a white Petticoat, •made of Cambric or Lingerie cloth, strictly tailor made with deep tucked flounce, etc; $1.50 value, for .... 98c WOMEN’S WASHABLE SHIRT WAIST Splendid Corset Covers of Cambric, beautifully lace trimmed; 45c value; special 35c Women’s splendid Cambric D r a w - ers, open or closed; beautifully tail ored; worked button holes, etc.; 39c value 25c SUITS -SPECIAL- $1.25 Short Kimonos and Dressing Sacques of Batiste We’ll place on sale tomorrow on second floor a new shipment of Women’s Washa ble Shirt Waist Suits or House Dresses of light and dark Percales and figured Lawns, faultlessly tailored, plenty full, etc., at $1.25 Each These comfortable House Dresses are just what you want for warm weather wear, and are worth one-third to one-lialf more. On sale after 8:30 For $1.25 LONG KIMONOS 89c Women’s Long Kimonos of large flowered Organdies and Bastiste, with the large loose sleeves, trimmed in bands of plain material, full length and just as cool and comfortable as you please, in the prettiest of patterns, all fast wash able colors. Special J. M HIGH CO. \GRAND MADAM QRAZIANI and MR8. IDA NEVIN PATTON Mra. Melkleham, Aooompeniat, Will glvo concert at the Grand Friday night, May 24, umlr-r auspices Shorter College Admission 50c NEXT WEEKi Matln.es Wednesday and Saturday. Opening of t-iumer Season GEO. FAWCETT CO., Presenting the Delicious Comedy “THE HENRIETTA” Perfect Stage Bettings. Superb Company. CASINO Tonight—Matinee Thursday The Merry Laughing Comedy . “A RUNAWAY MATCH,” NEXT WEEK: LITTLE CHIP and MARY MARBLE. Sale at Bijou Box Offloe. [ Mir im MUSIC FESTIVAL ST. NICHOLAS AUDITORIUM, MAY 20, 30, 31 and JUNE 1. Schumann-Helnke, Campanarl, Bessie Abott Single seats, $1.00, $1.25 $1.50, on tale at_Haynee‘_Jewelry_ store, 37, Whitehall. One fare plus 25 cents,, round trip. Address mall order* to W. 1 2gggggJ|j MATINEES AT 3 AND 4 P. M. Children, 6 cents* Continuous Show 7:30 to 11:00 p. m. This Week’s Billi A. Corte. Brown, black face comedian. Owen and Devernon, singing and danc ing. Rosa Mayo and Leonard Rose, In "Kll- ty'a Letter.” Ti:r- n y Wilkin., li'u.tr-.tedBong. NO. 43 WHITEHALL 8T. Friday and Saturday, ‘Ski Competition at St. Moritz.” “Three H’a’Parth of Licks.” “A Square Deal.” “Signs of the Times.” AMUSE U No. 7 VIADUCT PLACE. Friday and Saturday, “La LOIE FULLER, Dancer.” “Two Mischievous Boys." "Phial of Poison.” St Nicholas Auditorium PONCE DE LEON PARK SKATING THREE TIMES DAILY. MU8IC EVERY NI3HT AND TUES* DAY, THURSDAY AND SATULDAYl AFTERNOONS. || ^ ATLANTA’S PLAYGROUND , PONCE DELEON PARK A CAR A MINUTE NOWOPEN BAND CONCERTS AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY. HOTELS AND~RE80RT6. GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WEST VIRGINIA (The "OLD WUITH” Sulphur.) Now open. Famous tor It* sulphur baths, tlod.ro improvements, with private both.. Permanent orchestra. Terms, IIS to S3 week, ISO to m per month. Write (or Illustrated booklet. Addreae, GEO. A. MILLS. Jr- Manager. Itrr. n'irt.T White Sulphur Spi 11.K<■ W. Va. TAX NOTICE State and County Tax Books now open. Moke your returns et once end avoid the rush. Books will close in a few days. T. M. ARMISTEAD, Tax Receiver. THROUGH SLEEPERS. BROILER BUFFET 8ERVICE VIA GEORGIA RAILROAD TO NOR, FOLK, VIRGINIA. ACCOUNT 08 JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION. LEAVE ATLANTA 7:30 A. DAILY. wm