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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. SATURDAY. AUGUST 3, 1907. ? Colonel Harry Silverman, Candidate For Council From the Second Ward, States His Case Plainly to the People and Appeals for a Fair Hearing I have been a resident of the second ward and a lib* eral contributor to all public enterprises for more than 30 years and naturally feel much interested in the wel fare of our great city. My name is before the peo ple of the second ward as a candidate for councilman. The platform upon which I stand is for the many re forms in all of our impor tant departments necessary to raise them to the highest state of efficiency and to rid those departments of every questionable method and of every lax official that disre gards his solemn obligation of public trust. If elected I shall deem it my solemn duty to use every honest method to correct the evils now prominent in the water department and force such a reorganization of that department as will give as surance of a faithful, busi nesslike administration. I deeply regret to find some active opposition to my election coming from the rank and file of the prohibi tionists. This I deem a most ungenerous demonstration of unfairness for the reason that this question has been settled by the highest tribu nal of our state. The people have voiced their final decree abolishing the trafficking in liquor in Georgia. To this end I shall lend my might and energies, and deem it my solemn duty as a law-abid ing citizen, to join the ranks and forces of prohibition and see that the demands of the people are fulfilled. Prohi- tion shall prevail in the full meaning of the law. I had hoped that this ques tion had been finally settled and that the prohibitionists would wave an olive branch of peace, inviting every good citizen to stand with them in enfor^ng this law. I had hoped, indeed, that this symbol of peace would spread its emblematic fra grance of truth in the serene zephyrs of tranquillity, and ' like the dew from heaven’s lofty dome, spread its bless ing upon all mankind. The slogan cry of every loyal At lantan should be that of * ‘peace. ’ ’ Let us not war in strife and dissension. Let biased opinion and heated tongues be buried with the past, and let us proclaim to the world that in this new era of evolution we have in spired & new thought, a new creed, and a new Atlanta, that will strive and flourish in spite of all contention. The law of our land is more sacred than the altars of our opinion. Upon the desecration of either must follow shame and disaster. I shall not only feel it my duty to enforce prohibition in Atlanta, but proclaim my purpose to forever fight against any attempt to re- - open this old wound by which liquor may be brought back again. The loss and confiscation of part of my business in the course of new events, and the sacrifice I make of thou sands of dollars, does not concern me near so much as the fear of any disruption among my fellowmen. The progress of our affairs must not be impaired with hate and scorn. The many fami lies that* will be deprived of a livelihood must be encour aged to enter new fields. The sword so cruel in af fliction, measuring the valor i of conflicting forces, must be laid aside and the banner of joyous tidings, fluttering in the dancing sunbeams of a new creation, shall bear the emblem of tranquillity pro claiming "Atlanta for At lantans,” and "peace and prosperity” for every home in our great and glorious city. I am but a plain, honest business man; the opportuni ties of personally soliciting votes do not come to one active in the affairs of trade. Your judgment alone must guide you in the selec tion of your vote for coun cilman of your ward. I hope you will weigh carefully the ability and strength of your candidate and leave all prej udices and biased opinion aside. Very respectfully yours, HARRY SILVERMAN, Candidate for Councilman Second Ward. THE BRACEBRIDGE DIAMONDS A thrilling Story of Mystery and Adventure torn and jagged at the e\?e and was vlth meaningless lines and 8YNOP8I8. Prank (the hero) and HejrlnaM Ilrncr- bridge (coueliiH) meet a marvelously lienutl- ful woman on the pbuxa at Saratoga. Weaiai), much nreoecupled, exhibits abject terror upon sighting among arrivals a foreign looking •Ivnla a foreign looking inatf. Prank learns she Is Mine. Vera Hlarlnskjr, That night Reginald disappears and Prank finds him at tuc gaming table. * Lnter a woman’s screams attract Frank you further. But I beg you to be very careful of It/* The offleera Immediately stepped for- i nooks by iKiirr ueinniiuiiig mm site sur- i ”a bit of ns|»er ami a stone.” i "tnlsaiug fragment” and that re re then In the hotel.” Vera render to him ”a bit of Claims he hot "the otters were denies she has them with her. Mueller In rage attacks her. frank rushes to the defei trick w Urnrehrldce family. | hniisted when Vem plunges a ■ telle £ and In , I men show knowledge it which la a secret of the Prank la almost _ ilunges a liypodei Into Mueller end renders mm uocou- MML Xbe wins Frank's promise to eeelet her. »no «lve» him k -pachas*. with prrululnu to 0,1.11 It when be think! the right time bee roine. J'rnuk returns to the Caeluo end Unde that llrglnald bee lost every dollar. A tele ... death of Itegt gram announces the audden nnld'a rather. Il'-K't. i the Irarne the MCret of the Brncetirldge dia mond. the euree of violent death lying on th. llrac.hrldRM until the three stone* mln.ln* from the magalOeebt necklace should lie returned. ,oM chocks aggregating SM.000, sod that a war- left ferjBs nr reel le In the hands of the police. Bejrlnald comes to Mm to beg for A rnald emplore.1 he BegtneM niehee In ihn.hle wife la dead and he le ae- aml t.ll< hBMBSSHSSeSVISiPVPP eoaed of murder. Itegtnsld confesses n col- W. ‘‘•capade Ibet resulted In marriage. nbllng arcuser. J • n< ‘ “ hl * Itetfj-tlree seek Reginald. and Prank eon. reals him In a secret room behind a paint- He pushed a book CHAPTER XV. Tha Painting, rung Kr' she faced the desk, before her. “Lean your head In your hand* and pretend to be reading," he whispered quickly, then turned to the odlcera who were busily examining the painting. • You were apeaklng of this paint ing?" be asked quietly. L *tjV BHtlnger. Tm sorry. Mr. BTkcebrldge. for I know this Is a minting and I don't want to valuable paint! __ _ duinage It But we can’t afford to take any risk. This .picture la plenty large enough to conceal a small room or closet behind It and you are clever enough to have such a place.” Frank bowed his acknowledgments. "I am not eo olever aa you think me." he eald, "but Is It really necessary to remove that painting. It coat several thousand dollars, as you must know, and I wouldn't Uke to have It damaged. I assure you you would only have your trouble for your pains, while I might suffer loss If tha painting was spoiled." While he was talking Frank stood with his back against ths painting, his hands clasped loosely behind his back. Even the eagle eyea of tha detectives, and there were none better on the New York police force, did not detect that his long, dexterous fingers wart buay w ith the frame while he was talking. “You are absolutely certain that you remove the painting," he laid at ward and rrleased four large which the pnlntlng seemed to be fast ened to the wall. When the last hook was released the top of the picture top pled forward, and If Frank had not himself sprang to the assistance of the officers ths immense picture would have crashed to the noor to be shattered and ruined. The combined strength of tho three men proved sufficient to lift and move the picture to the cantor of the room. Then they turned to Inspect tho wall that It had covered. • Katie atufTed her fingers In htr ears and her hands over her eyea, so aura was she that the next moment would see the husband of the girl she loved dragged out Ignomlnleualy by the of' fleers of the law. "Look," said Frank, "do you see any thing suspicious there?" Before tha eyea of the pusxled V>Q1- rers there was only a frescoed wall exactly like all the other sections of wall In the room. BHtlnger and Loftus looked at each other, then at the wall and then at Frank. “We pass, Mr. nracebrtdge," said Loftus, disappointment showing In his tone. "However, you got that young fellow out of here: whether you sent him up through the chimney or burled him In the cellar, the fact remains that you have beaten ua out. He Isn't In th« house now, that I'll swear. And he hasn't left the houae by any en trance. that I'll awear also. Come on. ther time here.' He turned to Katie doubtfully. ■'We might take her with ua,” hi suggested to BHtlnger. BHtlnger looked at the honeet, open faced girl. "No uae, Lostua, she'd aim' ply go Into hysterica and we couldn't Irese and we will be able to pick her up when we want her.” Officer Loftua entered the address of the trembling girl In hla memorandum book nnd the two officers turned to take thalr leave. I know you will not misunderstand me, gentlemen.” aald Frank, smilingly, "when I say that I am not sorry to see "Absolutely." answered BHtlnger. you .. "We can weU understand that.' turned Loftus, laughing. "And I hope we may be able to apprehend your cousin without disturbing you agalr "I will not Join with you In your hope," replied Frank, smiling again aa he politely bowed them out. they had reached the street he locked and barred the door behind them. Then he went directly to the servants’ quarters and gave or ders that every one except James should retire at once. Remain In your rooms.” he said, sternly, "until morning. James, you rlthln call. But do not nglng at either the front Bee that all doors and ■ecure, and let me know will ansi or r wlni If th ■ng Is m Ft libra pain as II In* Real "Y said wen. suspicious person prowl- Itsltre retraced his steps to the Katie sat staring at the !he blank wall behind It turned to atone, mlng?" she asked, look- nk entered. "Didn’t Mr. •hind that picture?" tiled, aren’t you, Katie?" ailing. "Yes," Reginald tat painting, and, what’s behind the painting In Just a moment, The plctufe has a double back.” He atrodo over to the painting, which the combined efforts of the three men hod fastened to the wall with Its hooks, and ouched a concealed spring In Its frame. This time Ratio's wondering eyea saw the picture and the section of the wall again move outward Into the room. “Come out, Reg," said Frank, softly. CHAPTER XVI. Tha Hiddan Stone. Pallid, shaking and trembling, Reg inald crept nut from the low closet Tn which he had been hidden. "Are they gone?" he gasped. "Yes," Bald Frank. "There Is no dan ger for the present, though they may return to repeat their search at any time. I must think what's to be done with you now.'' “1 never knew you had such a place aa this In tha house, Frank," said Reginald. "Neither did any one else," replied Frank. 'You should have known, how ever. Every Bracenrldge of the clinch, ftd hand will need a place like this some day In hla life until the curse be lifted from our house. Bo goes the family legend." "What are you talking about, Frank?" asked Reginald, curiously. "What curse?" "I haven't time to tell you about It now. Reg." said Frank. "You are not to be trusted with it yet..either. For the present I ran only say that no knowledge of mechanics necessary to build such a hiding place as this In hit own house." "Is that why dad made me study that measly trader* asked Reginald. "When I was a little shaver he apprenticed me to a carpenter out of school hours. Hs had taught me other branches of mechanics, too. I didn't learn them very well, but I bad to stay there, any way." "That Is the reason. Reg." returned Frank. "I don't .believe you could build such a hiding place as fills, but your father Intended that you should be able to do so If the occasion for It arose." "Did you build this one, Frank V asked Reginald. "No, my father built this; but I built another one In a little house I own, and I could build a doxen were there need of them. "But enough of this. We are wasting precious time now. and there Is work cut out for me to do. Lev me see that locket once more.” Frank took the locket from Reginald's Angers and examined It again very closely. He turned It over and over In hla hands. He ran his Anger over the face of the picture It contained. He traced with his Anger nail the delicate chasing on the outside. "Ah! I thought so," he exclaimed, as with a audden preaaure of hla Anger the back of the locket Aew open. Within there were two or three sheets of Almy paper, enveloping some hard substance. He unwrapped the paper. Katie and Reginald had drawn near him and all three gasped in astonish ment when the hard substance was Anally exposed to view. It was a magnlAcent diamond, flpw- less and of the dearest water. "Oh. how beautiful!” gasped Katie, •r woman's Instinct responding to the demand of the Jewel for admiration. "What the devil!" cried Reginald. Only Frank was silent. He looked the sheets of Almsy paper again. covered will dots. Meaningless? Frank knew Intuitively as he gazed upon that.paper and that magnlAcent gleaming stono that the secret of the Bracebrldges at last lay within his grasp. How strange It was that tho lost thread should have loin tightly clasped In the childish hands of Reginald's dead wife. An Inspiration seized him. Reginald's child and herst The hdr not only to Immense wealth, but to one of the most tremendous secrets the world had ever known. Where was that child? Even as he propounded the question to himself he knew the answer. The heir to the Bracobrldgo millions and the Bracebrldge secret was tn the cus tody of the one man who stood In the way of solving that secret. Frank knew as well as If he hod seen the smiling devil face to face that the man who was striking at Reginald through the cowardly giving of falie Information to' the police, the man whom ho was Armly convinced had stolen Reginald's child, was no other than the man of whom beautiful Vera Slavlnsky entertained euch poignant dread and horror. "Walt here a moment,” be oatd to Reginald and Katie. He sought his bed room and closed the door behind him. From on Inner pocket he took out the case containing the diamond necklace which his uncle had left him. He opened tho case and spread the glittering gems out upon tho bed. The three empty places with the huge pebbles mocked him. Fitted In Place. He picked up the diamond which had come from the locket and Atted It In one of the empty spaces. ' It matched perfectly. Even a tyro could have, told that It originally formed part of that costly, glittering bauble. He turned hla eyes on the piece of paper that had wrapped the atone and studied Its lines and dots. Then from the case that enclosed the necklace he took a circular piece of Almsy paper and placed It beside the one which Reginald's wife had carried so long. The two pieces Atted. One-half of the map lay before him. Hesitatingly, Frank drew from hla pocket another package. It was the one Madame Slavlnsky had slipped Into his hand In the darkness of lha ve randa at French Lick Springs. Shh had given him permission to open It If he wished. He know that the time lmd come when he must do so. He knew, too, what he would And In that package. Carefully, almost reverently, he un wrapped It and drew forth a third sheet of tlseue and another magnlAcent diamond. He laid them down on the bed with the others. One-fourth of the missing map, one lustrous gem, were alt that were needed to disclose the Brace- bridge secret. He knew only too well where that mleslng piece of paper and that stone were. He knew as well as It he had seen them In his possession that they reposed In the breast pocket of Dr. Mueller, that elusive, unknown, smiling, devilish foreigner who had crossed his path so repeatedly, and so. mysteriously. ""The cards are nearly all In my hands S ow," exulted Frank. "You think you are scored heavily, Mueller,” he growled as vehemently as If the man stood before him. "but you have not I will neher rest until I have tracked you down, not until your smiling treacherous face no longer remains on top of this earth to terrify the woman getting Reginald out of here.'* He went back Into the room where Reginald and Katie Awaited him. "Get ready for a Journey, Reg," he said brusquely. “Yoii can have any of my things that you can wear. Take that black bag and throw some things Into It Make haste and be ready to start In twenty minutes.” He made hla way to the front en trance and looked out cautiously. What he saw outside caused him to start angrily. (Conti Continued in Monday's Georgian.) WM. HAYWOOD IN SALT LAKE CITY Frank choked himself abruptly. "Pull up, old fellow,” he whispered to himself. “No time for sentiment f-*»m Two of ts—i rrr- MorV. Or- v.-c- row. It I- going to bo o tlokll-h Job Salt take City, Utah, Aug. S.—Car rying his Invalid wife In his arms, William D, Haywood stepped-from a train Into a crowd which hod gathered here to meet him. Mrs. Caruthars. Haywood’s mother, wai swept away from the watting carriage. She was rescued by her stalwart son and the VfiRAND Today and Tonight, Farewell Perfor mance —of the— GEORGE FAWCETT 00., Presenting “EAST LYNNE” With all tho Favorites In the Cast. Grand Popular Prices—Sale Now On. latter, after shaking a few of the hun- * ofied 1* ‘ dreds of outstretched hands, thanked everybody and started for the home of bis sister. Mr*. James Klleen. NEW PLAYGROUND AT PRYOR SCHOOL The fourth summer playground for Atlanta children will be opened Mon day at the Pryor Street school, with Miss Loudlc Holland In charge. Through the efforts of the Associated Charities, Atlanta has already estab lished successful playgrounds at Pied mont park and at two city schools, with Improved apparatus and everything needed to provide healthful amusement for children. Atlanta*t Playground Ponce deLeon Everything for Everybody cCASINO Tonight 8)30—Matlnao Today. POLITE VAUDEVILLE ARMENTA—Sensational Mirror Dan cer! Rice and Elmar, Acrobatic Bar Performers; Howell and Scot!, Hebrew Impsreonstors, and Others. CA8INO PRICES—SALE AT BIJOU. Next Waelc: VAUDEVILLE. St. Nicholas Auditorium PONCE DELEON PARK, This afternoon and evening, PROFESSOR OEMER8, Champion Challenge Skater. DOUBLE BILL NEXT WEEK. PHROZO, The Mechanical Skating Doll. MoLALLENS, Champion Dancer on Skates. THIRTY THOUSAND TELEGRAPH OPERATORS WANTED GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNO MEN AND WOMEN TO LEARN TELEGRAPHY. By rraeou of the fact that thmiesnde of miles of new railroad ere now being com- >ted nnd congress baring paused a Tdl! re-/ •ring railroad companies not to work trie-' shifts tn every TI'.IUTY THOUSAND more telegraph op erators than can be secured will be needed In « few mouth*. Salaries bare been In- crossed, and the chance* for promotion for telegraph operator* were nerer better. DBArillltlN' GETS' BUSY. Draughon's Practical Huslneee College Conn*ng lu ljM Iwlttred l«y railroad oTf. dcloTs to establish Telegraph Department* tn sereral of Its college*. Railroad wire* are being etet Into three eollege* by railroad companies, (Tiring student* maln-lln • prar- Prortle*l telegraph nperature of many ce bar* —-' year* experience hare been nabioyrd as teachers. BpeeUI Inducement I* lielng made to -indent* who enter for Telegraph. SOW. For booklet on Telegraphy and: Ballmad- why ft- ■■ Ins. gfrlng reeeoo* telegraphy, showing yon should learn .ring rate* ..r tnl- .. ..... rail on or address Dntughou s etleal Business College, Atlanta, 1-3 Peachtree s'reet. Piedmont Hotel Meek. d Klailtlt (rseloset hi WHikij, Oplsst, Mar- .hint, Cat slat, Cllenl ret act# aaf gtarailt*- ala as Herts btaaiMefc Tb« Only Keile; InitW tali in Georgia. 229 Woodward An,, ATLANTA, BA. ' LARGE EXPENDITURE TO COMPLY WITH LAW Houston, Texas, Aug. 3.—The rail roads In Texas have begun spending money to conform to the new laws passed by the last legislature, which went Into effect July 12. To comply with the enactments an expenditure of 34,700,000 Is necessary and there la no way to avoid It. Four laws cause the greatest outlay of money. Theae are known as the full train crew, the trainmen's 14-hour law, the tele graphers' eight-hour law and the elec tric headlight law. BISHOP CREATES HAVANA SEMINARY New York, Aug. 3.—Bishop Albion W. Knight, the Episcopal bishop of the missionary district of Cuba, will es tablish a seminary In Havana to pre pare native men of Cuba for the min istry. According to his plans. It will be opened about September l. Rev. A. T. Sharpe hat been ap pointed warden of the seminary by Bishop Knight. Its professors Include Archdeacon Steele, of Havana: Rev. C. Col more, a Tennesseean, and Rev. E. Morrel. NEXT WEEK Matinees Tuesday, Thuraday and Saturday. VAUDEVILLE AM ETA, Fire Danoar, BURROWS-TRAVIS CO., Sketch, INZA A LORELK, Acrobat*, 8ISTER8 BRIXE, A bit of Music Comedy. 5N A HUGHES, Minstrels, GOLOEh MOVING PICTURES, Sale at Bijou—Same Prices. »ii:Kiii,',iaiMi:imiiiwfljl Matinees Dally 3-4 p. m., Nights 7/30-11 lees Daily 3-4 p. m.. Nights yu THI8 WEEK'S PROGRAM. ETHEL MAE RUBY, Imitator, Whis tler, Singer; HIGLEY A HIQLEY, Comedy Sketch; HARRI80N, WEST A HARRISON, Featuring Master; Petit, Boy Comedian; MISS ANNETTE STEINBORN, Illustrated Bongs! MISS SNOW, Songs. NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM Harrison, West & Harrison, Featuring Master Petit, Champion Wooden Shoe Dancer of the World. . Darrow A Mitchell, Plano Imitations, Songs and Dances. Ed Morley, Eccentric Dance. Earl Snow, Hebrew Monologue. Miss Annette Steinborn, Illustrated Songs. WHITE CITY Great Free Sho~! night.. Begins “Paul Fireworks Saturday Eevere’s Ride” in Fireworks. Free I ■ _