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THIS ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. .uaiiAr, URCKMBER 2. UNCLE JOE CANNON RE-ELECTED TO THE SPEAKERSHIP Continued from Page One. the hour of meeting at noon of each CURTIS FOR Council Has Many Matters Before Its Monday Meeting. Alderman Curtin' resolution providing for the popular election of city offi cials. and the report of. the special committee providing for a charter re vision commission will again be before council In full strength and vigor Mon day afternoon. It tvas while discussing these two, matters—one being offered as a substi tute for the other—at the last meeting that some member of council moved an adjournment, and everybody voted af firmatively. Alderman Curtis Is persistent In his demand that the will of the people ns expressed at the polls be carried out. and he does not Intend to let up until council has acted on Ills resolution purely on Its merits. The street committee will recommend that the bid of Venable Bros, fur the re-paving of Broad street be accepted. And then there is the pump question. ALLEGED HEIR TO $9,000,000 ESTATE Re Fan Francisco. Dec. 2.—San Francis- co numbers among its residents a claimant to the 19,000.000 estate said to be the rightful inheritance of the heirs of George Washington In the small 7-year-old person of Betty Wash ington Lewis Mann. Elizabeth Wash ington. George Washington’s sister, who married Fielding Lewis, Is, It is j main door and down the center aisle, alleged. little Mlse Mann’s great-great-»halting at the speaker's stand. Wii- esolutions were then offered offi cially informing the senate of the deaths of Senators Morgan and Pettus, of Alabama, and out of respect to their memories adjournment was taken. Gavel Used Vigorously. There was a respectable showing of public interest in the* senate, but the bulk of the crowd besieged the house, where the procedure was more spectac ular, although high brows were less nspiouous. Alexander .McDowell, of Pennsylvania, clerk of*the last house, called the body to order. He had to round vigorously with his gayel to se- I cure the necessary quiet. M&ny of those In the packed galleries were the relatives and intimate friends of the new members, the “congressional kids," who have .come on to Washington to save the country and Incidentally make dents for themselves on the scroll of fame. The diplomatic qorps, also, was gen erally represented.. In the presidential gallery was Mrs. Longworth and her.’ sister. Miss Ethel Roosevelt. Repre-j sentatlve “Nick” Longworth. down on the floor, was constantly sought by the eager eyes of tfie crowd. Cannon Re-elected 8peaker. The blind chaplain, Henry N. Cou- den, offered prayer, the roll was called by Mates and a quorum found to be present. Then the* question of who would be chosen speaker was placed before the house. Colonel “Pete” Hepburn, chairman of the Republican caucus, which had de cided upon “Uncle Joe” as a successor to himself, nominated the Illinois mem ber. The chairman of the Democratic caucus placed John Sharp Williams, ftf Mississippi, the minority’s candidate, before the house as the proper man to be elected leader. Nobody was at all surprised when ’’Uncle Joe” won In a walk. little procession came through the Christmas Bells will soon ring out, and every child in Atlanta will be made happy with some remembrance from Good St. Nicholas. Come and see the gorgeous array of substantial and beautiful Toys, Imported Dolls, Christmas Tree Decorations and Fireworks he has placed for the children on our third floor. Bring the children, so they can say what they especially want. Again we make the same attractive offer which has caused so much in terest and beneficial study to the children of Atlanta for the last two seasons. T here are only 20 buying days be fore Christmas—so you must get busy right away. Read our holiday offer. great-great-grandmother. CITY ELECTION MAY CAUSE SUIT An interesting legal flght may follow the election of water commissioners to Mirreed W. S. Duncan and Frank G l.nkc. whose terms expire on the third Monday of December, this year. The political "dope” hao It that Al derman Holland will succeed Mr. Dun- * An. and Alderman Hlrseh will succeed Mr. Lake, The legality of a member «f the general council holding office at the same time on a city board will be questioned, it is stated, and possibly taJ<en into court. Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Vinoy Jett. Mrs. Vincy Jett, aged 45 years, died suddenly ut her residence. 27 Bush street. Sunday afternoon at 6:15 o’clock. Coroner Thompson was called and de rided that an Inquest was unnecessary. The funeral arrangements will be an nounced Inter. Mrs. Carrie Wilkerson. The funeral <>f Mrs. Carrie Wilker- s <n. who died Saturday, wus conducted h» Harry O. Poole’s private chapel Sun day afternoon at l o'clock. The Inter ment v. ns at Redan. William S. Shell. William «. Shell, aged 2 months, died at the »•«*- Vence of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. tis Shell. 214 East Hunter surer. SutusVny afternoon at 5 o’clock. The funrraj services were conducted at t hr residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Interment was In Holly* wo-•«! cemetery. Miss Sarah Barnard. Miss Sarah Barnard, aged 50, died *i the residence of her family. 21 East Alexander street, Sunduy night at 12 "'< lock. She leaves two sisters. Misses Lucy and Kate Barnard. The funeral ceremonies will be conducted at the St. Lukes Episcopal church Monday • fternoon nt 4:30 o’clock. Dr. C. B. Wlinter will officiate. The body will t fn he sent to Columbus. Ga.. Tuesday morning nt 6 o’clock for Interment In tin family burying ground. Effie Evans. The body of little Effle Evans, the Want daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Fv.’n*, who died ut the residence of her mi rents, in Edgcwood avenue. Satur- c.' Afternoon, was carried to Redan, r *- 1 - Monday morning for funeral and ihierment. liains Introduced Cannon to the house as the man "who will be, and deserves to be. Its speaker.” Then there was more shouting and applause. Grasping the g/.fel with his trusty left hand, the speaker brought it down with a thump. He stood with hls right hand uplifted as General Bingham, of Philadelphia. the “Father of the House," having the longest continuous term of service to his record, advanced und administered the oath of office. Williams Starts Scrap. Suddenly there was a puff of smoke and a flash from each of the four cor ners of the galk?rles. All knew that tho usual photographs, by flashlight, of the new congttfSH and the swearing In pro cess were being taken. Williams automatically became again the minority leader. * He started the first scrap of the sixtieth congress by telling tne new Republican members that the rules are arrogant and harm ful and that they should not be adopt ed for longer than thirty days. He cautioned the "kids" that unless they voted with the Democrats to up set the adoption of the rules they would be bound hand and foot to the speaker’s chariot throughout the entire congress. j Defending the proposition. Dalzell j said that he could not see by what tight I Williams spoke for the Republicans, excepting the few Inoculated with the tariff revision bug. Strange to relate, despite the warning of the minority leader, the rules were adopted by a racorded vote, although a few Repub licans were found to have lined up with the Democrats. TOY DINING ROOM SUIT Price 15c up. BOYS’ STEEL WAGONS RED HAT GIVEN TO VIVES Y TUTO Mrs. H. B. Gilbert. I. B. Gilbert. ngeU 43. died nt tment Rome. Dec. 2.—The pope has chosen Cardinal Vtves y Tuto to succeed the late Cardinal Stelnhuber, a Jesuit, in | the Important post of prefect of Index congregation. The selection is a tory for the Capuchin order, of which the prefect is a member. NEEDS FURNITURE FOR CHARITY WORK Miss Kate Strickland, of the Travel ers’ Aid Association, located nt the ter minal station, informs The Georgian -that she Is In need of the following pieces of household furniture for the use of the association In carrying on Its work: Two bedsteads, two sets of springs, two mattresses, four pillows, one dresser, one Hashsiand, one lounge, one center table, one dining table, four chairs. Any person who can either give or lend Miss Strickland any of these needed articles will find her glad to re vive them at the terminal station. Two New Stores. ipclul to The Georgian. Aoworth. Ga.. Dec. 2.—Two r he ^Peachtree Inn business firms have rented rooms afternoon. Mrs. Gilbert leaves | Acworth to | gin business soon. Gro- ghter. Miss Frances Gilbert, j gan & Tumlln will conduct a staple and fancy grocery store on Main street to open up today. Armstrong Brothers have rented property on Main street to be used as a general merchandise store. e* • Parents. Captain and Mrs. and a brother. The body > f, nt to Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday ,; ‘ rnt f«r funeral and Interment. Me*. Harriett Chandler. Ti. funeral services of Mrs. Harriett jaan.llcr, aged 33. who died at her res. 37 Dodd avenue. Satur/lay •i "iting. will be held at Barclay & "ran ilnn’s private chapel Tuesday •“w.idn* at 10 o’cloclt Mre. C. W. Phelps. TIk funeral of Mrs. C. W. Phelps was ndurtcfl a t the residence of her fam- **•» Pulliam street. Sunday nfter- " ’ M : ‘t 2 o’clock, with Interment at '•estvlev; cemetery. * Mr*. Rosanna Scott. Rosannu Scott died Sunday, at ■deuce of her son-in-law, H. A. at Powder Springs, Ga., aged rs - She leaves seven children: Maddux, Doraville, Ga. Mrs. Joe fv Bomb for Alfonso. Paris, Dee. 2 —In the Slene, near the Alina bridge, a bomb was found last Saturday. It Is thought to have been made In view, of King Alfonso’s visit t* Purl*, tor If was wrapped In a news- • paper describing the fetes of that oc casion. The Largest Stock of Dolls in the City Special Bargain DresS^d Dolls, 50c to $1"; China Dolls. 5c to 25c; Bisque Dolls. 5c to 15c; Squeak Do*Is, 25c; Esquiuio Dolls, 25c; Wild West Dolls, 25c; character Dolls, 25c; Rag Dolls, 10c to r»oe; Jointed Dolls. 20c to $6. GREAT HOLIDAY OFFER Guess the Doll’s Name See Our Window Price 90c up. FIRE ENGINE Price 10 up TRICYCLES Price $4.00 up. Humpty=Dumpty Circus Toys 65c to $20.00 GIRLS’ WRITING DESK Price $1.50 up. AUTOMOBILES We will give thr Window to the boy or Her surname Is the name of a county village. Ion or city In Georgia. Her slrnume Is the name of a county in Georgia. Every purchase of 50r In our Toy Department entitles you to .a. guessing blank. Automobile and $10.00 Doll In our guessing the name of the Doll. The contest closes and the guessing blanks must be turned in by the night of December 24. The name of the successful guesser will be announced December 28, and the automobile and doll awarded. Come and get busy. Some Suggestions in the Toy Line BOYS’ TOYS Meehan leal Toys, Animal Toys, Iron Trains, Trains with Tracks, Steam Engines. Magic Lanterns, Shoot the Chutes. Horns and Trumpets, Drums of all kinds. Banks of nil sizes. Soldier Sets. Masks, all kinds, (tails, all kinds, Stables, with Animals, Performing Horses, Sleds and Carts, et Furnished Stores, Noah’s Arks. Punch and Judy, Air Rifles. Rocking Horses, Swing Horses, Hand Cars, Dixie Flyers, Velocipedes. Steel Wagons, Automobiles. Acting Clowns, GIRLS’ TOYS Tet. Sets. Musical Instruments, Cooking Stoves, \ya*h Sets, Complete Kitchens. Theaters, with Actors, Toy Coffee Mills, Wash Stands, Bureaus. Chile’s Mission Tables, Mission chairs, * Doll Chairs, Combination Tables, Doll Carriages. Doll Trank*. Black Boards, Rubber Toy's, Doll Beds, Push Toys. Hand organs, Musical Instruments Games, all kinds, Doll Houses, . Girls’ Desks, Tricycles, Automobiles. Shoot-the-Chutes, Smoothing Irons, «’ooking Utensil*, Balls and Tops, Woolly Dogs. Goats and Carts, Ktac., etc. All at the most reasonable prices. Price $3.50 up. TOY STOVES Price 5c up HAND CARS Price $3.50 up CANOPY TOP DOLL BEDS Don’t forget the wants of the boy who is a baseball and football player or who would like to have a first class striking bag. Full stock In our importing Goods De partment. Price 25c up. 33-35 Peachtree St. dt. Chickamauga, Ga.; Mrs. If. [Mrs. George B. Smith. The funeral ceremonies of George B. Smith, aged 70, were conducted at H1I- bum Holland’s undertaking estab lishment Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. Smith Is survived by six children. Rev. James A. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church at BaInbrldge. Ga.; ANDERSON HARDWARE CO. 33-35 Peachlree St. 2-16 Edgewood Ave, ' , 1 ............. I f'arpenter, of Atlanta: Mrs. ' OuPr». Pmvd.r Sin-mar. Ga.; Mine* Bert ha Shaw, of Atlanta; Mre. < I.tilth' and Sara Scott. \V. W. Scott and Gardner, of Moo n, flu.; U. t\ Smith, ol Mr ’- K. A. White, of thin city. Inter- Louisville. Ky.. and Alra. George Mil "til be at Powder Sprlnaa Tuen- | lev. of Powder Snrlntf*. Ga. *’ ■a; morning at 10 o'clock. Disc Talking Machine Records Half Price During , U r itay in Atlanta wa will aall 10,000 10-iiwh diae rtcorda at '■2 pne, to be used on Victor. Columbia and all othar high data diae rn *cHino». International Talking Machine oCmpany, . new YORK. . . CHICAGO. - 103 Fer.yth St., Cornar Nalaon Straat. JESSE LITTLETON TO ASSIST BROTHER IN THAW TRIAL Special to Th** Georgian. Chattanooga, Tenn.j ..Dec. 2.—Hon. Jt sse M. Littleton, mayor of Winches ter and former Republican candidate f"i governor of Tennessee, ha* gone to New York to assist hls brother. Martin W . Littleton. In the defense of Harry K. Thaw, who is to be tried soon the second time for the murder of Stan ford White. FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES OF INJURIES Special to The Georgian. Anniston. Ala., Dec. 2,—Yesterday death came to.Will Norwood. 17 years of age, who was Injured eight days ago In the football game at Albertville. Ala., which game was played between the England »’ Alabama Presbyterian College team, of Fall River. which Norwood was manager, and the Seventh district agricultural school. Norwood was paralyzed front hls neck down, and hls spinal chord wag severed. 35 NEW ENGLAND MILLS TO RESUME WORK THIS WEEK ftostnii. .Urn.*., Y>e\ 2.-TI.I »y-flvc mill* und factories lit New Knglnni. which Imre • been curtailing production or **ln»: down for ityMlrM for it brief period recently arc ex pected to resume operations daring the ■-ouilng week, ftieliullng the t’oebeco Cotton UiMs, of hover. N. II.: Nashua and Jackson l Cotton Mills, of Nashua. N. II.I the cotton mil Is of New Bedford, illldcford. .Maine; North Adams. Anthony. It. I.. and Maun- vllle, K. L, serern 1 dress goods nnd ktiBtfug mill*, of Beonlngtmi. Vf., and the .Yew 'ottou Company's four uiilis lu THREE DROWNED; GASOLINE LAUNCH SINKS IN BAYOU Plaqtientlne. La.. Dec. 2.-A deplorable nreldent occurred here yesterday afternoon, costing I be lives of two highly-esteemed citizens Mild the life of n boy who was the main support of on invalid mother. The in cident was the n suit of the oinking of n gasoline Intin- h in Bayou I'lsquemliie, near MHIv Store. The drowned ore; st:iti m !•: t it t: pahx i kr. wadi: i. an hit y. A young hoy THAI.. on September 17 to the Fails City Construe. I Ion Com pony, of Louisville. Ky.. for $24,797, ami the ordinary, lion. M. II. Janies, levied a npecln! tax of $2.50 on each $100 worth of taxable property for the year 1907 to pay for the building. A number of the people din- satlstled with this tax petitioned the ordi nary to change the county site from Clay ton to Tiger, 3\ miles south of Clayton, and the election was ordered tor December 10. in the meantime n temporary Injunction was grunted by Judge Klmvy restraining tin* ordinary, lax collector and treasurer of the c*»nitty and tbe contractors from pro ceeding with tin* constru-dInn at Clayton. , Todnr the mutter enine up for hen ring at Cornelia nnd n compromise was effected by which the court house rati 1»e built nt Clay- ion the election U restrained and petition therefor Is to In* dismissed nnd payment* are to l»e made in three equal installment*. 1907, 19* and 19W. COURT HOUSE SUIT IS COMPROMISED In The Gm.rglnu. rinytnit. Git.. DC. S.—Fur notin' time the li.'ople «.t Holmii burr lieew freally >llrl.l„l _ . — . - 11ii ti„. ,|t:e.Tliit> nf linllfllne it tie*- court Carthage. Mu., Dec. 2.—Benjamin Oglethorpe. The funeral will Iioum the roatract for which wa. aivartli-J Tillman, Jr, «on of the South Cari Una today with Masonic honor*. TILLMAN’S SON BECOMES MINER senator, is now a miner in the South western Missouri district. Tillman be. gan work today, tfenntor Tillman ha* mining Interests In this district, and the young inan will assist In taking car* ol bis father’s mines, where hff begin# with a pick- and shovel to learn th® business. MAJOR H. M. KAIGLER DIES AT OGLETHORPE Special to The Georgian. Oglethorpe, Ga., Dec, 2.—Major H. 1 Kalgler, school commissioner of Macon county, and one of the oldest and n beloved citizens of this city, j“ tenJay. He was 79 years a wife and three children: Nelson, of Macon; Mm. J. B. »f Tampa, Fla., and J. H. Kabjler, — -r|ll be bt Gerald, ■tier. ' \