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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 16, 1S0T.
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Right Clothes for Men and Boys
We simply can’t say too much about the beauty of style and fabric and coloring in the new
fall clothes we offer you. No other collection of men's apparel in the town is so attractive.
You know what the names of Hart, Schafther & Marx and Rogers, Peet & Co. stand for in
clothing—the highest standards of all-wool quality; the highest perfection of tailoring; the best ex
pression of style. This store is the Atlanta home of these two world-famous lines.
And with all their high quality these clothes are priced no higher than the ordinary clothing
you’il be offered around town. Come in and prove this statement yourself.
Suits—$15 to $50; Top coats—$15 to $40; Overcoats—$15 to $60.
And the boys' clothes we offer you are as good as the men’s; they’re made by Rogers, Peet &
Co. and Ederheimer, Stein & Co.; you’ll find no better anywhere. All styles of suits and overcoats
to fit all sizes of boys—$4 to $15.
Copyright iqoT< by Hut Schafther £jf Mux
L. J. DANIEL, President.
45-47-49 Peachtree-Opposite Walton St.
Horse Show Tickets
on Sale Here
DA UGH7ER OF 7HE UNION
PA YS VISI7 70 ATLANTA
To bo thfc Daughter of the National Farm
ers’ Union, an organization representing a
million and a half of the splendid manhood
of tbo country. Is an honor any young wom
an might be proud to wear.
To Miss Lutle Gresham, of Point, Tex.,
belongs such an honor. A sweet-faced,
blonde-haired young woman, she Is affection-
ately regarded by the sturdy sons of the
soil In nearly every stato In the union.
Miss Gresham reached Atlanta Wednesday
morning from her Texas home to take part
Farmers' union, nod organizing the first
local at his home. Point. Tex. *rom a
doien or thore men, bonded together for
mutual benefit and help, the organization
hits grown In fire years to n mighty body
of over a million and a half.
Newt Gresham was far-seeing and wise.
He know the history of other organizations
of farmers. He had seen great bodies
wrecked on the shoals of politics. Bo he
bulldcd on safe and sane principles. He
purposed to have a great formation of agrl-
cultnml Interests based on *mitunl Interests
along business lines. Politics within V/
nnlzatlon was absolutely tabooed,
hat policy has been’ carried out to the
wisely administered organization off arnters
i.v.r formed.
Mias Lutle Oro.hnui I, the daughter of
Newt Gresham, (the la. a worthy daughter,
because her henrt and soul I, In the work.
She I, the duly elected daughter of the
national union, and at the national meet
ing In I.lttle Itock aeveral wcelta ago 4as
giren a great ovation. ....
■This la my (lrat vlalt to Atlanta an#
Georgia,” ahe said Wednesday morning at
the ylajeatlc, Juft before going to the
fnlr ground!. ”1 am overwhelmed with the
klmlneaa of everybody. I love tbo union,
ami I eat vein the atrong true men who are
Working for the advancement of their fel-
low-farmer, through the organization.
"Have yon aver apolten In public, Mil,
Gresham?' (be wae asked.
— —*- "unleaa
rnervona with
a great crowd before you?”
••No, Indeed.” and the self-possessed man-
ner In which ahe said It gave an Impreg*
Sion that ahe did not fear anything much.
At »:« o’clock Wedneaday morning, Mias
Gresham recited with tine effect 'Veter**
Aeeount nf Daniel Webater’a Bpeeeh." It
was an old farmer'! veralon of * speech by
the great giant, and It proved the bit of
th*» day. . . ... ,
Miss Gresham will remain la Atlantai two
or three days before returning to her home
In Texas.
Henry Watson* of Mayday* Dies,
Hpedal to The Georgian.
Valdosta, Ga.. Oct. 16.—Henry YVat-
son, a prominent citizen of Mayday, In
Echols county, died here Sunday. Hla
body waa aent to hla home for burial.
"No.” wae the laughing repljr,
rott call reciting In college that. 1
•'Don't you think you wffibe nern
MISS LUTIE GRESHAM.
She la the honored guest of the
Farmer*' Union at the fair Wed
neaday.
PROF. E. C. BRITTAIN
DIES WEDNESDAY
Profeeaor E. C. Brittain, a teacher In
the Savannah, Ga., High School, died
Wedneaday morning at a private sanl-
tarlum, following nn lllneaa of some
two monthe. the result of too arduous
application to hla work.
Profesaor Brittain waa a brother of
Profeasor M. L. Brittain, county school
commissioner of Fulton, and W. H.
Brittain, of the J. M. High Compnny.
He le survived also by hla parents, Rev.
and Mrs. J. M. Brittain, of Eatontr*.,
a brother. Rev. C. M. Brittain, of Kla-
almee, Fla., and a slater, Mrs. L. B.
Arnold, of Atlanta.
Professor Brittain was only 26 year*
of age, hut he had already attained an
enviable reputation In the ranks of ed
ucators. He waa a graduate of Mer
cer and very popular with all who knew
him. The funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
DRIVES BLINDFOLD
THROUGH STREETS
FOR TEST OF SKILL
Crowd Sees Lola Cotton Lo
cate Note Hidden in
Carnegie Library.
Without hesitancy, with the utmost pre
cision and accuracy, dodglug street cart,
just scraping curbstones, avoiding pedes
trians, and skillfully turning sharp cor
ners, little Lola Cotton, the 13-year-old mind
render who Is the feature of the vaude
ville bill ut the orpheum this week, drove
through the busiest thoroughfares of At
lanta Wednesday morning without an acel-
dent—and blindfolded.
The vehicles that usually pass and repass
along Urond and I'enchtroe streets stopped,
while the drivers aud occupants could see
(he little blindfolded girl drive by. Busy
lueu, rushing pell-mell here and there Ju
the hustle and bustle of Atlanta’s princi
pal business streets, stopped to wouder r\s
she drove ou with the skill of au accom
plished driver ou n well-paved boulevard,
ami with no one In the way.
Composing the committee which hid the
article which the girl promised to find, no
matter what It was nor where It was, were
representatives of The Constitution aud
The Georgian and The Journal, and Couu-
Blio mounted the driver’s sent In ...
rlage In front of the Urpbeuw, drove to
Broad street, turned in the middle of the
street, drove ahead up Broad to Walton,
turned to the right and drove to reach-
tree, continuing theu north to Ellis, then
turning to the left, and theu to the left
again to Carnegie place, stopnlug st the
main entrance ot the Carnegie library.
Iloii* she took the wrist of her fatbei,
who had stood behind the driver’s seat In
case the little girl lost control of tho ani
mals. After some deliberation, sbe entered
tho library, the committee following close
behind, und climbed th«* winding marble
stairs. .She entered three doors on the sec
ond floor of the library, and theu ran down
the stnlrs again to the street. Hhe entered
again, this time ruuutug up the stulrs—
always blindfolded—and entered the office
of the librarian, Miss Anne Wallace.
SMALL SAYS HE IS
STILL PRESIDENT
Chicago, Oct. 16.—When asked thla morn-
Ing whether he loitld oerk reinstatement,
8. J. Small, president of the telegraphers'
anion, said:
“I ahall not seek reinstatement far the
•Imple reason thnt I nra dot suspended."
When reminded thnt New York had re
pudiated him, Mr. Antsll laughed.
WIFE OF 3. J. SMALL
AT THE POINT OF DEATH.
Chicago, Oct. 16.—Tho wife of B. J.
Small, of the Commercial Telegraphers'
Union, Is at the point of death here.
Site has been an Invalid for years. She
waa showing improvement when news
of the storm that was raging about her
husband reached her.
LADY OLAY.
Charles H. Black's mars, which won second prizes in two harness
clossos on tho opening night of horse show. She will be a contender in
single roadster class Wi *
Wednesday night and for Merchants’ Challenge Cup.
Of Interest to Visitors
Is the fact that this store is offering
Men’s Shoes that for downright comfort,
durability and dressy appearance equal
other shoes that cost more money.
K-0 SHOES
have earned a repu
tation by ‘value re
ceived.'*
Inspect our stock and
be convinced.
Gresham-Ashford
Shoe Company,
93 Peachtree Street.
of tho fctuml. ran her humU through It,
(ticket! out mi addressed and Mated enve
lope, and. without 0|>enlng It, read the note
congratulating her upon her feat, which
tho committee had prepared.
She held the wrlat of Councilman Ilud-
dleaton aa she read the uote.
This doue, the blindfold waa taken off,
about It. Hhe la wonderful."
A big crowd waa in front of the Ornkeum
when the girl began the drive at 11 o'clock,
and many followed her all aloug the way.
Deaths and FimSrals
Frodsriek Lv Wsgnsr.
Frederick L„ the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. F. L. tVagner. died at the
family residence in Decatur, Ga., Wed
nesday morning at 6 o'clock. The body
will be sent to Elbcrton. Ga., Thursday
morning for funeral and Interment.
J. R, Singer.
News has been received in this city of
the death of J. R. Singer In Cleveland,
Ohio. Mr. Singer formerly resided In
this city and was connected with John
M. Smith ns a carriage builder. The
body will be brought to Amerlcus, Ga.,
for funeral und Interment. He Is sur
vived by his wife.
Zach Martin.
The funeral services of Zach Mar
tin. the veteran conductor who dropped
dead In a coach on Sunday night, will
occur from H. M. Patterson ft Son’s
chapel at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
The place of Interment ha* not been
decided upon.
Robert Johnson.
Robert Johnson, aged 60, died at his
residence. 22 Carnegie Way. Wednes
day morning at 6:15 o'clock. Mr. John
son was manager for the Gelgy Aniline
and Extract Compnny. He Is survived
by his wife and three sons. J. H.. A. F.
and C W. Johnson. The funeral nerv.
Ices will be held at H. M. Patterson A
Son’s private chapel Wedneaday night
at 8:30 o'clock. The body will be sent
to Elizabeth. N. J.. hi* former home.
Wednesday night nt 12 o'clock for In
terment.
Miss R. M. Prumpler.
Miss R. M. Prumpler died at a prl-
LOCAL STRIKERS TO MEET
TO CONSIDER SITUATION.
Official notice waa received Wednes
day morning at the headquarters ot the
local striking commercial telegraphers
of the removal of National President
Small. The telegraphers Were notified
that the general executive board will
have charge of the strike from now on.
It Is understood that Percy Thomas
will act as d(|>uty president In New
York and S. J. Konenkamp, chairman
of the general executive board, will
have charge In the West, togethor with
the general executive board.
A call waa also received for a general
convention to be held In Milwaukee,
Wia., October 23, to consider additional
steps toward carrying the strike to a
successful termination.
A meeting was called Wednesday
morning by the local striking telegraph
operators for Thursday afi-rnoon at 3
TO RECENT INCIDENT
o'clock to meet In the front hall on the
third floor of the Federation of Trades
building, at which meeting the matter
of eelectlng delegates to the Milwaukee
convention and other Important mat
ters will be dlscuased. This will likely
be the largest meeting held since the
etrlke was called.
The strike situation locally Is un
changed and advices from other tele
graph centers to the local strikers say
that the men are standing out firm. The
strikers claim to have lost but one
member on account of the message of
ex-PresIdent Small.
WISCONSIN PARTY
COMES WEDNESDAY
A POPULAR ENTRY.
D. N. McCullough’s Anna Bain, which won Erst prize Tuesday night
in class 19 for saddle horses with three gaits. It was Anna Bain, driven
by Miss Elizabeth Gregg, which acted badly under the influence of a new
bit and had a hard fall in th* arena Tuesday night.
vate sanitarium Wednesday morning at
2:30 o’clock. The body was sent to
Cochran. Ou.. nt 1:43 Wednesday after
noon for funeral and Interment.
Mrs. M. C. McDonnell.
The funeral of Mrs. M. C. McDonnell,
wife of M. C. McDonnell, foreman of
the Exposition cotton mills, who died
Monday night, was held at the Kinder
garten school Wednesday afternoon,
and the Interment followed at West-
view cemetery.
Lsons May Holland.
The body of Leona May Holland, the
4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
E. E. Holland, who died at the family
residence. 1ST Smith street, Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, was sent to
8tone Mountain. Ga., Wedneaday for
funeral ami Interment.
Mrs. Katie Whitt.
The body of Mrs. Katie White, wife
of Arthur White, who died st the fam
ily residence, 281 South Humphries
street. Tuesday, was sent to Fllppln.
Ga, Wednesday morning for funeral
and' Interment.
Fred W. Hornsby.
The funeral of Fred W. Hornsby, who
died at the family residence in Lake-
wood Heights Tuesday afternoon, will
be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.
The Interment will be In South Bend
cemetery.
THURSDAY’S ENTRIES
AT PIEDMONT PARK
First Race—Oae and oaestxteenth ml lea:
Miller Boy tA. B. Steel) 107
George C. Grtddy (8. Berry) 107
UUhop Weed (W. D. Wright) Ill
Sir Vagrant ID. Hill A Co.) Ill
liew Star (B. P. Roger!) 106
Thunderbolt I A. I*. Dos la) .....107
brother Urease (George Huston) log
Second Rare—Four and one-half fsrlsnga:
Blanche Hamilton Holm Wearer)
.. Carson) '.
I.ady llnndael IA. B. Steel)
Chit nine ll). Hill ft Co.).
Third Rare—Fire furlongs:
....110
...111
..110
102
121
107
107
... (Charles Emerson) .
Jim ShapSso tWalatrom ft Bower)
Konaales tL. Hunter) r..
Davenport <». T. Caraon) in
Corlmie (S. Berry) lot
The Ram (A. Nehltttlert 110
Bine Shy (A. P. Boyle) MI
Fourth Unce-mi furlongs:
Cocoon i Mrs K. L Green) ....107
Brooltitou ill. Werner) 107
Itullnha If. J. Hsggln) 106
Match (Charles llefl) ......107
Loretta U HI. C. Basil) ....106
Governor Davidson, of Wisconsin,
and a party, conalstlng of prominent
state officials and Grand Army of tho
Republic men, will arrive In Atlanta
Wednesday night at 7:35 o'clock, and
will remain hero at the Kimball House
until 11:40 o’clock at night, when the
journey to Andersonvllle will be com
menced.
-The party will leave Andersonvllle
Thureday night at 11:07 o'clock and
will arrive In Atlanta Friday morning
at 6:60 o’clock. The visitors will spend
the day here and will leave for home
In the afternoon at 4:50 o'clock.
Colonel W. M. Scott, of Atlanta, vice
commander of the National Grand
Army of tho Republic, will tender Gov
ernor Davidson a reception at his resi
dence, 312 Grant afreet, on the return
from Andersonvllle. Thle reception was
to have taken place Wednesday night,
but on account of the train schedule
woe postponed until Friday.
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FUNERAL NOTICE..
The members of Central Lodge No.
28, L O. O. F, are requested to meet
at hall, 9:10 a. m„ Thursday, 17th, to
attend the funeral of our late brother
Zach Martin, from Patterson's chapel.
Interment nt Oakland cemetery. Sla
ter lodges are Invited to participate In
services. Signed,
S. A. WARDLAW, Sec.
O. K. STANSELL, A. N. O.
By ELIZABETH ELLICOTT POE.
Richmond, Vn., Oct 16.—In tbo recom
mendation of the suffragan blihnps plan,
the lower house of the Episcopal general
assembly finished Its share of the nagro
question last night, but tho houio of blab-
opi la still wrestling with IL The commit-
tee Is expected to report today and a vote
la llksljr to be taken.
Another phase of the question came op
this morning In the proposed canon of elect
ing presiding bishops by vote of the general
convention Instead of by seniority of con
secration aa heretofore.
Aa It la now. Bishop Ferguson, of Africa,
the only negro bishop In the boose 'of bish
ops, la directly In line of succession to the
office nf presiding hlahop, thoie ahead ot
him being In feeble heal tit.
The convention report,.1 adversely oil th*
canon, ft waa made the order of business
for tonight.
The following message waa among those
presented from the home.
No. 16—Resolution 1 or report No. 4 of
lhe committee on amendment,* to the con
stitution proposing an article In the const!-
missionary bishoprics, among them being
Rev. t red h. Howard, Seattle; Rev. A. 8.
Lloyd, Norfolk; ltev. William M. Clark.
Rlebmend; Rev. Matthew Brewster, Mobile;
Her. Dr. logon. Mississippi; Rev. II. A.
Robbins, New Radford, Muss.
Bishop Whitaker, of Pennsylvania;
Bishop Brewster, of Connecticut; Rev.
Morgan Dlx; Rev. Alaop. of Tennesseo;
George C. Thomas and George W. Hep.
per. of Philadelphia, were nominated
as trustees of the general clergy re
lief funds.
Cyrut Townsend Brady spoke In be
half of the "open pulpit,”
Rev. S. C. Blncklston, of Mont., vig
orously attacked the "open pulpit" is
the work of the devil and the broad
churman. "a theological monstrosity.”
"The dny Is coming when the laymen
of this church' will have lo atund In
solid phnlanx against those who are !
trying to Romanize this church," ex
claimed Dr. Blarklstcn.
Rev. C. B. Wllmer, of Atlanta, next
spoke, and first mentioned his neiv
title of “Master of Fiction.”
"I try to do justice to past and fu
ture." he said. ”1 look for principles
of eternal truth where on to stand.
Surely the prophet of any creed should
be free now as In Old Testament days.
We need more of the orophetU- eminent
In this American church. Wc hovo
been trying to get our doctrine ofmln.
Istry accepted. Give up what Is un
tenable In our position.”
The Rev. Fred A. DeRoiset. of
Springfield, discussing the open pulpit,
enld: "Every minister not of our com
munion gives the He to this church.”
Judge McConnell, of New Orleans,
said: "We are too exclusive. Our
doors must open; open our doors."
The Rev. Drs. Harding, Johns and
Williams, of Washington, voted against
the open pulpit canon, but Dr. McKlm,
of that city, suported It. Thomas Nel
son Page favored the proposition and
voted for It.
The vote resulted aa follows, whole
delegations not voting: Ayes, clsrical,
40: lay, 42. Noes, clerical, 16; lay, 15.
Thomas Nelson Page and Dr. McKlm
were made members of the Jamestown
Memorial Joint Commission.
J. I'lerpoat Morgan, of New York, le not
attending every one of tho sessions and
skips out whenever possible. Laet night he
"out” tho evening session aud gave a thea.
ter part yat the Bijou, the melodramatic-
vaudeville show house of Richmond. ,
STRUCK BT CAR,
After suffering since Sunday after
noon with aeveral broken riba and from
Internal Injuries received by being
struck Sunday afternoon by an East
Point trolley car, Benjamin Watklna, 74
years old, died at the residence of hi*
aon, W. J. Watklna, Wednesday mom*
Ins: at East Point.
The body will bo aent to Douglasvillo
Wedneaday afternoon for the funeral
and Interment.
Mr. Watkins had been on a vlalt to
his son at Ea*t Point Sunday afternoon
and left to catch a car for tho city. Tho
next his aon heard of him wan when ho
waa brought back to the house terribly
Injured. The motorman did not ae<
tWatklns until after he wu atruck.
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