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I, **vf. FIRST ROUND AVON FOR PROHIBITION Continued from Pag• On*. LONGEST CRUISE IN HISTORY more prosperous under prohibition then ever before. “But In four months after he said It," declared Mr. Arnold, “the business men of this town rolled up a majority of 12,000 for antl-prohlbltlon, because of the demoralisation and Ananclal dis tress which prohibition brought about' It Was Negro Vote. “It was the negro vote that carried that election." some one said. “So, it wasn’t." declared Mr. Arnold. “It was the solid business men of this city." . , The prohibition element was largely m evidence In the committee meeting, and Mr. Arnold was frequently Inter rupted by remarks trom the visitors. "I don't mind being Interrupted,” he declared. "The opposition hasn't any thing else, and one of these gentle-! man can make more noise than four- j teen voters." . I - _ , . 1 In conclusion, Mr. Arnold declared t that the passage of stringent Jug laws would be Just as effective, nnd he de nied that prohibition would mako tho counties any drier. R. A. Broyles 8pesks. Mr. R. A. Broyles, the retail grocer, followed Mr. Arnold. He spoke In fa vor of the prohibition bill. "We have heard the old argument again about prohibition hurting busi ness. When It comes to a question of duty. I don't have time to stop to count the cost. "If prohibition does hurt business, I have the advantage of some of you, for I can linng by the nose over the limb of a tree and let the wood-peck-* era feed me. “I heard a man yesterday speak against this bill In the Interest of the laboring man. When I pass these bar. rooms and see these laboring men drinking down this damnable stuff and then pass their homes and see their bare-footed children, It Is enough to melt the heart of any man." Mr. Broyles urged the members of the committee to do their duty to the people of tho state, let the cost be what It may. Foots Favors Bill. Mr. W. O. Foote, of the printing Arm of Foote & Davies, spoke In favor of the, bill. He presented a petition from 00 per cent of the printing Arms In Atlanta, urging the passage of the bill from purely financial reasons, II. Y. McCord, of the Arm of Me Cord-Stewart Company, favored tha passage of the bill. “I want to say to Mr. Arnold," said Mr. McCord, "that I believe the ma jority of tho white people of thle coun ty are In favor of prohibition. They ware In favor of It nineteen years ago, and the negro vote defeated prohibi tion at that time. "I myself pushed out of the line at that election many negroes who were brought hero from Campbell county to vote In that election. "1 am In favor of this bill It It should cut my business In half. "I would like for you gentlemen to walk down Decatur atreet some tlmo and aes what’a going on. We have white men here who ask the privilege of selling whtsky to negroes." W. E. Ncwlll, of tho King Hardwnre Company, was nett Introduced nnd mads an excellent argument In favor of tha prohibition blli. 11a begnn by telling of The Georgian's statistics showing that prohibition didn't hurt Atlanta, and hli declaration that these hard facts nnd Agurea would be con tinued was greeted by loud applnuse. Mr. Ncwlll took each of the argu ments of the liquor people and riddled .each one. “Reed Proverbs 23.” “The Hquor representative from Ma con yesterday quoted the Bible,” said Mr. Kewlll, “and challenged ua to re fute It. Read Proverb* 23 and he has his answer." He continued and quoted many other passage# showing there Is plenty of ar gument In tho Bible In favor of pro hibition. ... Amid loud cheers, Mr Ncwlll declar ed that there would bo an election In Fulton for prohibition If the bill failed °In*regard to tha suggestion by the other side to compromise, he declared that there should be no compromise with the devil. Mr. New-Ill told of hla experience as an employer of men, ar.d declared that prohibition would be of untold beneAt to those wbo could not help them- telves. In concluding, the speaker rend ex tracts from Henry Orady's famous pro. hlbltinn speech, and concluded with the declaration: "Don't let's compromise with the devil." Lee Douglas 8pssks. E. J.eo Douglas, formerly of the Arm of Douglas A Davison, and now a large Investor In real estate, was next Introduced liy Mr Mayson. He told about the pressure brought to bear upon him and others not to have a prohibition election last fall, and how sentiment has changed since that time. Mr. Douglas mentioned many promt- tu lit unit wealthy Atlantas who a ant - state prohibition, hut who dislike a prohibition tlectlon In Fulton. Among these were: Hugh Inman, John Eagan, W. 8. Wlth&m. John 8. Owen*, rimrlca A. Davis, K. H. Thornton, A. D. Atlalr, Charles Nunnally, George Muse, II. B. Crew and George R King. The richest inun in Atlanta, said Mr. Douglas, had told him he was willing for his property to depreciate 25 j**r Si V *71 M- $ V* ✓ b .9\ noie '<0 The diagram Indicates the course to bo followed by Rear Admiral Bob Event end the biggest Asst ever grouped from New York harbor to San Frsncitoo, thence to the Philippines. The ships will coal at four or five points along tho course. It is estimated that the oruiao will cost (3,000,000 each way. It will be the longest cruise ever attempted. cent In order to have prohibition, but that he didn't hellevo property would decrease In value. At the conclusion of Mr. Douglas' talk, Mr. Mayson told, nmhl great ap plause, how the Federation of Labor Tuesday night refused to pass a reso lution. usklng the legislature not to pass the prohibition law. Mora applause was occasioned by tho reading of Interviews republished In The Georgian, from The Constitution at the time of prohibition In 1817. Time Waa Extended. On motion of Senator Hardman, tho tlmo of hearing arguments was extend ed to 10:15, us the sennto was willing to excuse the committee. Dr. Frank Enkfs, of Atlanta, and Dr, W. W. Ainsworth road resolutions from two conferences of Methodists In favor of prohibition. Dr. Hunnlcutt, of Atlanta, told of re ceiving ft message from a poor woman Impoverished by a drunken husband, to give to the committee, and made a deep Impression. Jesse W. Walters, of Albany, spoke In favor of the bill anil declared Its passage will not be un-Demoeratte, but that eight-tenths of the Democrat* of the state want It. He-doclarcd tho whisky men had em ployed different tactics and were now hhllng behind mayors nnd aldermen. "They used to swamp the Capitol," he said, "but now they hide behind others. It's a shameful spectacle, this," and there were loud cries of "We'H turn ’em out of oAlco!” Mr. Walters told of the conditions existing In Albnny, and said the whisky Interests nnd negroes were In control. "You must help us," ha said, "for we are helpless In my town." He satd In a city of 10,000 they had thirty-six liquor places. Mr. Walters told of how the turning out of liquor In Moullrlo and other towns had been of great beneflt. “Will Enforo* Law.” "We'll enforce the law,” he declared amhl cheers. "If you will only pass It." The trouble In Albany, he said, wns that there were four negro votes to one white one, and the people were help less. In anewerlng the argument of the liquor people that prohibition does not prohibit, ha aald that no law nor com mandment prohibits but that It will minimise. J. Q. Watts, of Griffin, representing the business men of that town, spoke ten minutes In favor of the bill, and by his earnestness and eloquence brought forth applause und comments of ap proval. He told of better conditions existing In OrlAIn since whisky was voted out. und Showed conclusively that there was more money and prosperity there than ever before. He declared Gridin could give all sorts of business reasons m favor of prohibition. He declared prohibition loo* prohibit In GrlAln. "Wipe liquor out of Atlanta," lie said, "ami you can prohibit It* sale all right like we did ami then you won't have a drunken mayor." Mr. Watts told of several who were trying to leave whisky alone but could not because of the temptation of the sutoon. Dr. Nunnally'a Address, Dr. G. H. Nunnally was given twenty minutes to speak In favor of the bill, and recited a history of tho Aght for prohibition In Georgia, lie read rea- iullons passed by the Baptist conven tion and representing 220,0*0 Baptists und spoke eloqusntiy m favor of them. I stand before you, fellow eltnens," Uncle Sam Bread Full 16-Ounce Loaf—5c Good grocers sell it; ask yours for it— and don’t accept short-weight, inferior quality bread. yriele Sam Bread is pure and whole some— made in a clean, sanitary shop that's always open for inspection. This Label On Every Loaf Schlesinger-Meyer Baking Co., 74-76 MADISON AVE. ho said, “representing 8Q0.000 citizens of Georgia, and I ask you to pass this law and establish forever prohibition ftom Savannah to tho Chattahoo che©." He told of the many other resolutions passed by bodies representing thou sands upon thousands of Georgians. In telling how he fought Hoke Smith, Dr. Nunnally paid him a high compll ment, and said he could enforce a law If passed. “If Hoke Smith will put his energies to state prohibition hs much at he has against the railroads, we’ll have state prohibition and it’ll bd enforced,” ho said. And there were deafening cheers at this statement. Dr. Broughton Cheered. Tho Introduction of Dr. Len Broughton was the signal for loud cheering. Ho said he represented three Inter ests—the Baptist convention of 200,000 Baptists, the Tabernacle congregation and tho interest of sentiment In de fending the sentimental side of the question he told of pictures In the back alleys of Atlanta—sights not seen, by the ordinary person. Ho asked where were the resolutions passed by council and said the mem bers were wasting their time doing this when they were neglecting the water situation that was filling hos pitals with fever patients. “The city government of Atlanta Is whlskV-Hoaked from snout to tall and everybody In Georgia knows It. It’s true they can’t enforce a prohibition law—they won’t.” Dr. Broughton told of conditions he found In some Atlanta saloons—condi tions which filled his hearers with hor ror and he declared some of the vile •tuff eold had encouraged the attacks by negroes on white women. "They don’t enforce the laws they have in Atlanta,” he said, “und of course thpy won’t enforce prohibition until we make ’em." He declared the men who asked for locul option were the very men who would fight against the wiping out of liquor In Fulton county if there was an election. Dr. Broughton finished with a burst of eloquonce that brought forth tre mendous cheering that continued until the next sneaker was introduced. Senator Overstreet. Senator Overstreet said he would like to ask some questions in regard to the bill of Mr. Mayson and others. He wanted the bill amended In regurd to the sale of domestic wines. Senator Hardman said he had an amendment prepared which would eliminate tho domestic wine feature and make It even more drastic. The amendment also provided for the sale of alcohol on prescription of physicians for medicinal purposes after examina tion of patients und for denatured al cohol for mechanical purposes. Sena tor Hardman declared he was willing to make it as strong as possible. Chnrles P. Goodyear, of Brunswick, spoke next against the bill. He de clared he did not represent liquor In terests, but the taxpayers of Bruns wick, nnd drew applause when he said he wished that another drop of liquor would never bo made. He said the traffic was controlled In Brunswick ami no dives. Mr. Goodyear declared the boat lines to Fernand!na would do a big business with prohibition to the In jury of Brunswick. In speaking of the Injury prohibition would do his city, he said the floating population needed to unload and load vessels would leave und cause great demurrage costs. Darien Man Speaks. C. M. Tyson from Darien was given ten minutes to speak against the meas ure. He read resolutions passed by the city council unanimously. In discuss ing them he said prohibition was not a question In the last campaign and said that the members of the legislature elected at that time w ill repudiate the Democratic platform If they pass the bill. Mr. Tyson spoke of a “prominent Georgia bishop” who thought the pres ent local option law a solemn compact, and for that reason he believed he was not out In favor of the Mil. “Name him,” “name him,” cried sev eral. Mr. Tyson started to explain by say ing he had read In the paper about Bishop Candler being opposed to the bill. This brought forth many denials and the statement by Dr. Ainsworth that Bishop Candler had a signed urtl- cle in The Wesleyan Advocate this week In favor of the bill and the state, ment was loudly cheered. Continuing. Mr. Tyson told how- whisky and brandy were good for some cases of Illness. Will the gentleman allow' me to ask him a question?” asked Senator Wilkes. The gentleman yielded and when Senator Wilkes asked: Will you kindly name one disease whisky Is a remedy for?" there were loud cheers and laughing. How Fitzgerald Grew. Hon. B. R Wilcox, from Fitzgerald, was given five minutes to speak In fa vor of prohibition and told of how □ THREE STYLES OF GOWNS At 95c Each If youVe a preference in the style* of your robs ds this sale anticipatss it. Gowns in an excellent quality ef’ Nainsssk er cambric. *V" shape nseks, high nseks and the few Bishop and chsmiss stylss with slbew slsevss. In finensss of the embroidery ahd elaborateness, these gowns are far removed from 95c. Theyve pll the ^earmarks,” all the characteristic fineness Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Muslin Underwear. Even down the wash ribbon wQven in and out of dainty headings. G°wns that we consider of the 1.25 and 1.50 quality ahd abeve the ordinary at those prices. of to Friday Morning 8:30 A. M. 95c Each town. lie gave a description of how his town grew financially after going dry. It wo* through his efforts while In the legislature last year that liquor was wiped out of Fltxgerald, He told how sentiment In his town hod changed ■Inca prohibition hod been tried. William D. Upshaw was given five minutes of Mr. Wilcox’s time and gave plenty of evidence os to the beneAts Auanctully and commercially of prohi bition. Ho prophesied that tha time wns not far distant when Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and South Carolina would abolish liquor. Rev. Dr. H. H, Proctor, pastor of the colored Congregational church, spoke eloquently for ten minute. In favor of the bill. Hs wo, frequently Interrupt ed by loud cheering and applause. He denied thle Is a white man’s Aght nnd declared that two Interests of Georgia most vitally Interested hod not been heard from—the women of Geor gia and the race he represented. Dr. Proctor declared that If left to the best element of hie race, the traffic ould be wiped out. He said whisky was h manacle holding down the negro race, and that there wo* not a good white man in the state who wanted to hold Die negro down and keep him from being uplifted from the Condi tion w hisky place, him in. Effect, of Riot. H, told about the riot and bow tho dive, ot Decatur atreet had Inflamed the lower element, and begged, for the peace between the rices,-that the bill be passed. „ "The women can't vote," he sold; neither can the block man,” »o we look to you gentlemen, the whit* men of the state, to eav. us.” In a burst of eloquence, he declared Ho would vole to wipe out liquor, were he able to vote, end a* he concluded he was cheered, and many of those present grasped Dr. Proctor by the hand and congratulated him on his speech. Afterwards, Dr, Proctor said he wa* glad to announce that Representative Rogers, the colored ^member, wo* In favor of the bill. J. H. Fletcher, of Columbu*. spoke In favor of Hie bill after the antl-pro- hlbltlon speakers foiled to respond. He Is a prominent business man, and rep resent* corporations worth over a half million dollars. Mr. Fletcher declared that his city was controlled by a whls- ky ring and that the people of Colum bus were tired of that rule. Hon. MInter Wimberly, city attorney of Macon, was given time to oppose the bill on behalf of the Macon city council, and wanted time Thursday. He said there was no hurry to rush the bill through, and that Macon's council ACCURATE SPORTS— —The Georgian's green extra is as nearly ac curate and complete as human strength can make it, —Out 4 minutes after the game closes—is that quick enough? —It's green and it's got all the sports. Jury Indicts Col Edwards Washington, July II.—The grand Jury of th* District of Columbia today returned an Indlrtment far assault with s dtpgrrou, weapon against Colonel Charles A. Ed- wards, of the Democratic congressional cam paign committee. Texes Elks on Way. A live delegation of 100 Elks of the Waco, Tex., lodge 111 passed through Atlnnta Wednesday. They were boost. |ng their state for It* full worth and declaring that Its population would bo 1.000. 000 In lOlO Instead of the present 1.000. 000. The crowd wa* In a special train and had a band of sixty pieces. t1.0M.000 Dower. Bloomington, III., July II.—Follow. Ing a long contest In chancery,* Mrs. John Warner, the stepmother of Ves- pasIBn Warner, United State* pension commissioner, he* been awarded a dower Interest In her husband's es tate, valued at 11,850,000, giving her almost one-third. CREDITORS OF PLANT ESTATE ARE TO SELECT TRU6TEE Macon, Go., July 11.—The creditor* of the bankrupt Plant estate wlU meet July 25, In the United States court room, to select a trustee for th* estate to flit the vacancy created by the death of the late N. B. Corbin. JUDGE SPEER RETURNS FROM 8UMMER VACATION Macon. Go- July II.—Judge Emory Speer has returned from Athens, where had a right to be hi I _ In the little time he spoke he kept h* has been visiting relatives. Judge the crowd of spectator* prerent In Speer ha* fully recovered from hi* re good humor. Although they were cent tltaesA and wlU taka up tha work 120,000 license ran liquor out of hi* against hint, be wa* applauded often, of hU .court again soon. BUILDINGS BURNED, FIREBUGS SUSPECTED Special to The Georgian. Hartwell, Oa., July 11.—The dwelling and barn of Sherman Phillips, near here, were destroyed by Are yester day. He was away from home when the Are 1 occurred. There are strong In. dlcattons that It was of Incendiary ori. gin. The loss Is estlraotsd at $2,900, with no Insurance. DISTRICT SCHOOLS FINISH MEETING The prlnelpels of th# eleven district tgrl. cultural whoolrmwcuded s threads, ses- •Inn Wednesday. Discussion of tho curricu lum and listing the supplies that will he needed was the principal business occopy. Ing their lime. The Hit for supplies will bo turned over to the purchasing committee Who will ask bids In bulk., T?e renCSSna •dll Israels her* to do with wurks treat, lug of agriculture. CONSUL GEN. WYNNE MAY BE RECALLED Pittsburg, Pa., July 11.—A Washing, ton special to The Pittsburg Post »sy* : Thsr* I* a persistent fvmor in cir culation here that Consul General Rob ert J. Wynne, at London. Is to be re called--by th* president, and Coinmli- sloner of Pensions Vespasian Warner sent as hie successor. Washington, July II.—When Com missioner Warner waa told of the re port that' he wa* to succeed Consul General Wynne at London, he said: "Much obliged for to* Inferms’l'n. rv* Just returned from IlllnoU and thle Is the Arst Intimation I have htd of It. Pm very well satlgfled where I am, end Intend to serve out my term or stay ns long as the president will let me.” STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE GEORGIA SAVINGS BANK & TRUST GO., lM iS2mciKn > °*"“ tb * Cl °" of Jun * * ** Loans and dlomunta $457,16411 Bond* toil stock* uvuiin! by tb# tank AMDJO Furniture nn«l fixture*. 1,91.71 Bui* from Ninka and tankers In tba •“W 17,411.83 Due from linnks anil lienkere In *"“* «,180.5* m.s 1440.04 other states...... silver, nickels and pennies un Checks end cask Item, 1,18130 Ta “ l WMJ7.3I STATE OF GEORGIA—Trent, of Polina. LIABILITIES. Capital stoek paid <n Surplus fond ,,,,,, Undivided profitn, ten current e penses and taxes ptld Unearned Interest line unpaid dividends Tim* ueposlt, Time eerillcatss ,., gpn.aUN .Aw ii.eo.i8 8UH* 51.01 SS.F“* 81.17710 Total IHS.H7N meat I# a tree rondftwa of arid Imuk. a* showa by the luniks of Me In Mlfbunii- Sworn t* nnd aetnrribed before JOSEPH E. BOSTON.