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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 11.
5
An Editorial
Wise Holiday Buyers: Look for best goods at lowest prices consistent 'with
dependable quality; That is what you will find here. A u t h o f i t a tively this
house stands in the front rank for. dependable merchandise at right prices.
Choosing holiday gift? is an easy matter from our varied assortments, and one
may be as economical Or extravagant as one chooses to be. Do not defer your
purchases—it is best to come early, while assortments offer boundless opportu
nities for satisfactory selections. ‘
Don’t be one of the regular every-day pessimistic howlers—but get up—
turn over—and think how often—and how often you have been just' for a few
weeks sick, when thousands and thousands are, for the balance of their few mis
erable days, wholly and teetotally consigned to the fate.of incurables. Can you
think for just another moment if you have time between those awful pessimis
tic groans how many hundred thousand people in this great old land of liberty
and freedom—-America—would be made ultimately happy 1 on next Christmas
morn, when the whole nation seems to be lulled into sleep by the chiming of the
bells—Peace on earth, good will to man. To the man whose heart is full of op
timism, who has long since forgotten selfishness, who makes himself happy by
thinking of others, he can, in his peaceful dreams on that Good Old Christ
mas Eve night see every stripe in “Uncle Sam’s” flag flow outward from the staff
of prosperity and kindness, until every star in the old flag will concentrate so
much gladness and radiance from the “Peace on earth department” that mil
lions of helpless orphans, destitute widows, homeless invalids, will be remember
ed by some kindly soul; selfishness will take a back seat, self will be a back num
ber, for the man who would think for one moment, just one moment, about these
W.or4&—“_suffeivlittje children to come unto Me,” etc., etc.—and then ,not. re
member them at Christmas-tide—the happiest of all ceasons. Well, if you feel
like this, and find yourself financially unable to do some little sendee to some
deserving cause, drop us a letter—unsigned—and possibly old “Santy” will not
miss his way.
KING HARDWARE CO.
53 Peachtree Street
87 Whitehall Street.
RE-ELECTEO READ
Spcrisl to The Georgian.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. U.—The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Georgia and Florida railroad was held
here this morning. Stock amounting
to $3,630,000 was represented..
The new board of directors elected
'Js as follows: George B. Lombard,
.Tame* ,T. .Bothwell, .James Mcdpwau
,«nd W. E. Bush, of Augusta; Colonel J.
M. Wilkinson, of Valdosta; John Mc
Lean, of Douglas, Ga.; J. M. Ashley
and Frank Durden, of Savannah;
Franklin Q. Brown, of New York; J,
,W. Mlddendorf, of Baltimore; Doug
las Gordon, George Morrison, of Bal
timore; Henry Perkins, of Washington;
I). C, Rowland and John .Skelton Wil
liams. " , ,i '
The board of directors elected the
following officers: John Skelton Wil
liams. president; F. Q. Brown, first
vice president: E. L. Bends, second vice
president; J. M. Wilkinson, third vice
president; William H. Barrett, of Au
gusta. general counsel; F. E. Noltlng,
treasurer; C. T. Williams,'secretary.
SUSPECT ROBBERS
APPLIED THETORCH
Columbus, Ga., Dec. 11.—The Central
railroad freight depot at Fort Mitchell,
Ala, was burned at 2 o'clock this
morning.
The tiro Is supposed to fiavo been
of Incendiary origin for-the purpose of
burglary, as a houge .near by was
cobbed. The depot and contents are
a total loss of at least (25,000.
SHRINERS TO ELECT
ANNUAL OFFOERS
The annual election of officers of
Yaraab'.Temple w ill be held Wednesday
night and considerable Interest Is be
ing manifested In the outcome. Poten
tate Forrest Adair, who has headed
Yaraab Temple for several terms, Is
being opposed by Harry Anderson, him
self well known In Masonic circles. At
the conclusion of the business end of
the meeting there will be a ccremiffilai
and a banquet.
READY TO TESTIFY
T IHE choicest leathers and materials and
tAtbi b^St. workmanship in the great
“Dorothy Dodd” shops. These you
get in our new “Dorothy Dodd” $4.00 Boots.
That they are superior to the average Boots
costing anywhere near the same price you can
see for yourself. That the test of wear shows
them to fee more satisfying in holding their
shape and retaining their style and fit, the
fast increasing demand conclusively proves.
Many other styles of "^Dorothy < Dodd" at $i and$3*50
FRED S. STEWART & GO.,
6 Peachtree St., Viaduct
Will Church, ths negro witness In
the case of Andrew Johnson, charged
with the murder of Officer J. A. Manter,
and on account of whose absence the
trial of the case was 'postponed from
Tuesday afternoon until Thursday
morning, reported at the office .of the
sheriff early Wednesday and declared
that; h* Is ready to go oh'the stand.
Church stated that lie ’ went to his
home In Newnan Immediately after the
Shooting, but Immediately started back
to Atlanta when he saw In the papers
Tuesday afternoon that he was wanted
as a witness in the case. The negro
states that he was an eye-witness to
the shooting, but did not make any
statement as to what he will testify.
The location of Church makes the
trial of Johnson Thursday morning
practically a certainty.
Attorney’s Statement.
Judge W. R. Hammond, one of the
attorneys representing Andrew John
son, the negro charged with the mur
der of Patrolman Manler, made the
following statement Wednesday In re
gard to Johnson's case:
H have been appointed by Judge
Roan, together with Mr. Chapman, to
defend the negro, Andrew Johnson,
who Is charged with killing Officer
Manler of the police force. I am anx
ious that he shall have a fair trial by
an Impartial Jury. This la next to Im
possible unless the public will with
hold Judgment until the evidence Is
Introduced. It Is evident that there Is
much excitement In the public mind
about the killing. Immense crowds wilt
fill the court house, and every Issue of
the dally papers Is filled with Inflam
matory accounts of the kllllpg and
statements about the defendant. I find
difficulty In getting witnesses because
they are afraid of public opinion. 1
am told that they are afraid they will
Incur.the Ill-will*)! the ■police If they
testify. , Men who have made state
ments favorable to the prisoner are In
hiding, and It Is next to Impossible to
get them. The press bts convicted the
defendant and ffxed the day 'of his
hanging.'
"I want to appeal to the public to
withhold Judgment and let this negro
have a fair and Impartial trial. Ho
claims that the killing was accidental,
nnd there are strong circumstances
which Indicate to iny mind that this Is
the truth. All I ask Is that the public
withhold Judgment until the trial.’
Biggest Rainproof Overcoat Sale Ever Held
the South. Big Shipment Just Received
in
If you need a Raincoat or Overcoat, now is yonr chance to save from $10.00 to $15.00 on the pur
chase. Our faotory is overstocked and has just sent us 400 men’s and 300 women’s Rainproof
Coats, with orders to close them out regardless of cost. As we manufacture these goods, it
Would be folly for any retailer to try to compete with bur prices. Our garments represent the
very highest standard of Raincoat perfection; and every coat is sold under our positive guaran
tee of perfect satisfaction.
• Men’s Priestley Garments at Half Price
Elegant garments of silk and wool fabrics;
smartly stylish and perfectly tailored. Made
in black, gray, tan, stripes, cheeks and fancy
mixtures. Regular $18.00 coats, £"9
$9.00; $15.00 coats, special.,., ■ awt#
Genuine Cravenettes, proofed by B. Priestley
& Co., and guaranteed by us and by them.
These coats are bench built from collar to skirt,
with graceful sweep; full hack nnd broad, ath
letic shoulders. The smnrtest, most stylish and
most useful garments, suitable for nil occa
sions. $30.00 coats, $15.00; $25.00 coats, $12.50;
20.00 coats, £4/1 AA
special • • • •-Zb JL waww
Men’s
Raincoats
Priestley
"Cravenettes”
$15 Coats at $7.50 I $20 Coats, $10.00
18 Coats at 9.00 | 25 Coats, 12.50
$30 Priestley “Cravenettes,” Special $15.
Sale of Women’s Raincoats
Ladies’Coats in all tho latest styles; splendidly tailored; all
colors. Special prices for this sale;—
$15 Garments $7.50
18 Garments 9.00
$20 Garments.. .$10.00
25 Garments... 12.50
Women’s Silk Rubberized Coat Sale.
These coats are strictly our own make; and- be
ing samples, cannot be sold to dealers; so have
been sent to us for disposal. They represent
the latest styles in loose-fitting models. Genu
ine $30.00 to $35.00 values
in this sale at, choice
$12.50
Elegant coats suitable for automobile, opera or
street wear. Every garment 1ms an individuali
ty of style, is handsomely trimmed and hand-
tailored throughout. Regular $40.00 to $45.00
values in this sale at,
choice
$15.00
Boys’ and Misses’ Coats Away Below Cost.
Special $10.00 and $20.00 Values in This Sale at $6.00.
We Manufacture Our Own Garments, and are the
World’s Largest Manufacturers of Cravenette Coats.
Atlanta Store GOODYEAR CLOTHING CO “
Mall Orders Filled
Promptly.
Whitehall St.
FOUR BODIES PILED
REST AND TEA ROOMS.
Over Nunnally'* we servo hot coffee,
tea, soup and lunch from 10 to 6.
WHY NOT SMOKE
EE-M Me<llcnte<l dgnrettes cure catarrh,
cold, asthma. Cigar nnd drug stores 6c.
CHILD - LABOR LAW
IN EFFECT SOON
On January 1. 1908, the educational
clause In the child labor bill. Intro
duced in the legislature by Hon. Madi
son Bell, 1 of Fulton, and which was
passed and approved on August 1, 1905,
will become effective.
Veteran of Civil War Diet.
Newton,Ga„ Dec. 11.—Jim Tom Nor-
rid, a prominent merchant and farmer
of this place, died yesterday at 4
o'clock, after lingering a week, from
a stroke of paralysle. Mr. Norris was
on ex-Confederate-soldier.
Policeman Kill* Former.
Montgomery. Ala., Dec. 11.—E. B.
Barr, a farmer of Montgomery county,
was shot and killed Monday night at 10
o'clock by Pollcemon Searcy, on Com
merce etreet, a principal thoroughfare
of this city.
LEAVES MAYOR’S OFFICE
TO BECOME CITY EDITOR.
Macon, Ga., Dec. 11.—Mayor Bridges
Smith, who has been the chief execu
tive of Macon for several years, wit',
take up active neAvt paper work today
as city editor of The Macon Telegraph.
For the pa"t several months Mayor
Smith has liecn contributing to the lo
cal new* service of The Telegraph.
Monongah, W. Vo.. Dec. 11.—In the
neighborhood of 225 bodies have been
recovered from the wrecked mines at
an early hour today.
The miners have reached those-sec
tions of the mine where the majority or
the miners were at work during the
time of the explosion end expect to
get out bodies rapidly even' day.
To get the bodies to the grave It was
necessary to press Into service ordl-
nary road wagons. No less than two
bodies were hauled In each wagon, and
In some Instances four were carried.
Flfty-flve grave diggers work In re
lays, day and night.
To Drive Out Malarle
And Build Up the System.
Take the Old Standard GROVE'S
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. You
know what you ore taking. The formu
la Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing It Is simply Quinine and Iron
In a tasteless form, and the most ef
fectual form. For grown people nnd
children, 50c.
LEMAIRE OPERA GLASSES
Are recognised the world over as the
best glass made. We have Just re
ceived the largest Importation order
ever shipped to Atlanta. There Is noth
ing more appropriate for a Xmas gift.
Moke your selection now nnd have
them laid aside while our stock Is com
plete. Walter Ballard Optical Co., ""
Peachtree street,
WATSON VISITS
SEC. CORTELYOU
BEFORE LEAVING
Washington, Dec. 11.—Before Thom
as E Watson, of Georgia, caught his
train for home yesterday he called on
Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou.
This was suggested by President
Roosevelt. Mr. Wutson spent an hour
wfth the secretary, urging the Issuance
of greenbacks. He was a guest at lunch
with Representative Hardwick.
BANK CIRCULATION
The announcement published exclu
sively In The Georgian Monday to the
effect that the four Atlanta National
banks will In a few weeks have In
creased their circulation 2845,000 has
created a great stir In the business clr
clcs of Atlanta.
As was explained, this Increase In
circulation of nearly a million dollars
will mean that practically that much
more money will be put Into circulation
In thle Immediate section.
“It Is only a question of a few days.”
stated C. E. Currier, vice president of
the Atlanta National Bank, Tuesday
mornlnr, "when our circulation will bo
Increased from $200,000 to $500,000. The
nfgotlatlone are now pending and will
be closed In a few days."
The Third National and the Fourth
National have recently Increased their
circulation, respectively, $75,000 and
(170,000, and the Lowry National has
bought (300.000 of Panama bonds,
which will be security for an Increase
In circulation of $800,000.
The total circulation of the Atlanta
national banka In a few days will be
$2,020,000, as against a circulation of
a few weeks ago.
• per cent, -
has returned from Commerce, where
he attended the annual meetlnr of the
Northeast Georgia Oratorical Associa
tion. Hall county’s representative,
Cicero Grlndle, of the Chattahoochee
High School, won the first prl7.e In this
contest. The association will hold Its
next session In Gainesville.
Cheney's Expectorant cures
coughs, colds, La Grippe and
croup. 50 years on tho market.
All druggists. 25c.
LID WILL STICK
IN GAY NEW YORK
New York, Deo. 11— After a heated
debate a proposed ordinance removing
the ban from Sunday concerts and
other forms of mild entertalnmsnt on
the first day of the week waa referred
by the board of aldermen to the com
mittee on laws and legislation, and New
York Is promised another “blue" Sab
bath. as the board will not meet again
until next Tuesday.
THOMAS TAGGART IS
OFF TO WASHINGTON
Chicago, Dec. 11—Thomas Taggart,
chairman of the Democratic National
committee, has left for Washington,
where the committee will meet on
Thursday to decide upon tho date and
place of the next Democratic National
convention.
HALL COUNTY ORATOR
WINS IN PRIZE CONTEST.
Gainesville, Ga.. Deo. 11.—County
School Commissioner W. M. Johnson
The Georgia Military Academy
The Leading School of
Its Kind in the South
Is training 120 boys to the highest standards of manhood and
entrance to Tech, Georgia, Emory, Mercer and other colleges.
Xot a vacancy at present, but it is possible for a small
number of new pupils to enter after Christrans.
Col. J. C. Woodward, A. M., Pres., College Park, Ga.
Ctrfij‘fo/0
Christmas “Change”
Write the best completing line to the following Capltola Limerick
verse and win $5.00 In Gold; or. If your line may not be eelected ns
' the best, you hare ten chances to win $1.00 in Gold, anyway.
BUY A SACK OF CAPITOLA
Then you.wlU be eure of having the best Flour in tho World for
your mixing,'making and baking of the Christmas goodies we know
you're going to make. Cut the word Cepitola from the sack and In
close It with your line.
dade a failure,” and sat down to cry;
And her hueband to console hor
Bouflht a sack of “CAPITOLA"
“Look for the
Sign on the Sack
You aland Just as good a chance of winning a prise as you
neighbor.
Contest doses Saturday at noon. , ,
ATLANTA MILLING CO.