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t Io Atlanta..TWO CENTS. On Trnlna..FIVB CENTS. PRICE ATLANTA, GA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22,1908. THREE SPEAKERS AT LAYMEN’S CONVENTION FORSYTH-ST. WILL BE GREAT BUSINESS CENTER; MILLIONS IN BIG DEALS Ansley Secures Op tions in Four Blocks in North Forsyth. big buildings WILL BE ERECTED Department Store, Annex to Piedmont and Raising of Grades. Edwin P. Ansley, real estate agent and developer of Analey Park, an nounced Wednesday a plan by which he expects to convert North Forsyth* ■t from Marietta to Peachtree. Into a retail and office thoroughfare, with a ■olid line of fireproof buildings on either aide. The cost of the proposed Improvements runs Into the millions. To finance the development of For syth-st.. Mr. Analey says he will form a real estate truat company with offices In a big building to be erected at the cor ner of Luckle and Forsyth-sts., just opposite the Piedmont Hotel. Plans for five other large buddings on this street are under way, Mr. Ans ley states. They are: The Studio Budding, to be erected by John W. Grant, the contracts haring already been awarded. The Piedmont Hotel Annex, to he built by George Parrott. The Steiner justness building, to be erected by Albert Steiner. A large department store, to he built* by Will Healy. Five stores to be constructed by the J. M. High Co., so arranged aa to permit their being converted Into one large de partment store. Option on Four Blooks. Mr. Ansley - * first step was to secure options upon all available property In the four blocks,' outlining to the owners his plans and securing their co-opera tion. The next move was to petition council to raise the grade of Forsyth-st. from Luckle to Peachtreeet., which was granted. The sharp Incline from Peach tree to Luckle haB heretofore been a serious drawback to the development of Forsyth-st. The city council author ised Its being raised about three feet, but ft has been suggested that to raise It about seven feet, giving a straight DIRECTORS ADOPT Will Go Before Council Committee to Urge Bond Issue. Unanimously the directors of the Chamber of Commerce adopted the re port of the bond Issue committee rec ommending that $1,500,000 In bonds be Issued for water, sewers and schools, when they met at noon Wednesday. They also decided to go In a body to present the report to the finance com mittee of council at Its meeting Wed nesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. With one dissenting vote, the report asking for a 31,500,000 bond Issue was finally adopted by the committee of twenty-five fit the Chamber of Com merce which held a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Hugh T. Inman was the only ons to oppose the report, altho at the outset of the Investigation there were many who objected tq the Issu ance of bonds. For the past month the various sub committees have been studying ex haustively various phases of municipal affairs and the Information they ob tained was responsible for a change In the'attltude of those who at first opposed the bonds. Of this 31,600,000 the com mittee recommends that 3600.000 go for schools, 3600,000 for the Improvement of the sewerage system and 3600,000 for the enlargement of the waterworks. No date for the bond election was namsd, but.lt I* hardly probable that It will he held before next spring. K. V. Carter advocated holding It early In 1000, hut It was thought best to leavs that undecided. A campaign of education to arouse the people to a realisation of the press ing needs of the city will be conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. The condition of the old wooden schools, the lack of sewerage facilities, the need for more water and many other ques tions have been looked Into and the chamber will make public the facte which It le believed will result In the passage of the bonds. In addition to the bond Issue the re port advocates the restoration of ths it. This would Interfere with the base ment room of the Piedmont Hotel, but It has also been suggested that the property owners may contribute pro portionately to reimburse the hotel for any damage. At present. North Forsyth-st. Is little Importance as a business street, but with the erection of the new post- offlee at Walton and Forsyth-ete. It will Immediately Increase In value. The new Bijou Theater now being built at Carnegie Way and Sprlng-st. will also encourage development In this section, John W. Grant has already let con tracts for his three-stoned studio building at Janes and Forsyth-sts. This will cost all told about 323,000, and will be erected during the year. Co-operation Is the key note of Mr. AnMey's plan. In addition to correct ing the grade at the north end of For- eyth-et., he urges that the underpass In the Forsyth-st. viaduct be closed, es they are of comparatively little use et present owing to the heavy grads down to the railroad tracks. In an Interview given out Wednesday morning Mr. Ansley stated plainly what he expects to do. His plan Is remarka ble In many ways and he says he Is In a position to carry It out. Meks Big Improvements. "It Is true," he said, “that I have taken options on every property on Forsyth-st., between Peachtree and Marietta, that can be bought, and the prices I am undertaking to get for these property owners will be considered by many uninformed ones to b* exceed ingly high, but I expect to demonstrate that by making this part of Forsyth-st. the most modem up-to-date street, not only In Atlanta, but In the South, that the present prices can and will be doubled, or at least show a handsome Income on the cost of the loU and the Improvements proposed to be placed on 'hem. Imagine this street as one block after another of solid fire-proof build ings, with all the first floor* ehowlng nothing but plate glass and all Illumi nated with electricity, and you can »*e the Foreythet. of the future. “1 have been perfectly frank and open In all my dealings with these owners and have not only proved to them that I am going to be a benefac, tor to them, but also a public benefac, tor. "I have first shown these owners what the natural advantages of For syth-st. are, and then how thee* natu ral advantages can he aided and Im proved, by co-operatton between all the owners on the street ■I have told them that the three greatest drawbacks to the street are: Pretent Grade of Street The present grade of James-st. ruins the grade of three splendid etreeta right in ihe heart of Atlanta and practically 'n the butlness center, Forsyth, Falrlle and Cone-sts, The grades of these streets can be perfected If Immediate action le taken by the city council, but a contract has already been let for a permanent fire-proof building at the horthweet comer of Forayth and James.sts. and unless a perfect perma- hent grade le established before this building is erected w* will have three more business streets with grades like Hunter. Alabama, Ellis, Harris, Pins and Merrttts, which are a blot on the thy. and which largely destroy their usefulness. have already secured the consent of the owners on Forsyth, who will be most affected, and they not only have petitioned to have Forsyth-st. put to a perfect grade, but have agreed to re- f . y e the city from any damage dons to tnelr properties as at present Improved. Unsightly Rears of Stores. The present grade of Foreyth-et. has Continued on Pag* Two. Continued on Page Thirteen, D. A. R. Members Vote 17 Scholarships to Miss Berry’s School. MRS. sage May get VICE PRESIDENCY Mrs. McLean Speaks Highly of Effect Caused by Miss Berry’s Address. WASTHNGTON, April 23,-The congress of Daughters of the American Revolution left the routine trend of business soon after convening thle morning, when Miss Uertbe Berry, of Rome, G*., was Introduced to tell of tbe work she le doing among the moon tain boys of north Georgia. Before Miss Berry concluded the congress had resolved Itself Into * "love scene." ftrred to by Mra. McLenn ns "one of tbe happiest episodes In Itn existence." Mlsa Berry outlined briefly tbe work done by ber school, founded soven years ago. which Is now miking patriotic men out of 163 boys, and when she finished, altho she did not request It, almost every dsughter In tbe hall was on ber feet taking for ree- ognltlon that aho might move thet tbe con. great contribute to Miss Berry's school. Mra. McLean suspended tbe regular order of business for over thirty minutes, and after various plena had been suggested to assist the school seventeen aeholarahlps. valued et 180 etch, were contributed f.om persons In various parts of tbe bell. Others announced their Intention of seeing Miss Berry during the recast and making contri butions of smsller amounts. Split le Imminent That a serious split In the Virginia delegation la Imminent le made plain by the attitude of several members of the delegation to the current congress over the action of Mra. William A. Continued on Page Thirteen. THE GEORGIAN *, Dalton, Ga.. April XT, 1303. The Atlanta Georgian: Gentlemen—I feel that It It due you to say that we, the common peo ple, the rank and file of the state, are to be congratulated on "our paper," The Georgian. We do appreciate It; we have confidence in It; we are looking to It for facte In the campaign that le now on for governor. It teems that the mud-ellngtng of the last campaign la to be repeated In this, ■at. we look to The Georgian for facta. You have not failed us In the You have our confidence. Respectfully, F. A. QENNETT. Marietta, Ga, April IT, 1308. Hon. F. L. Seely: Dear Sir: We are glad that the state of Georgia has a man at the head of a great dally paper that hae convictions and has the courage to stand for hie convictions, and with It all has discretion. We are proud of you. Your* truly, M. R. LYON. A Prohibitionist Dyed In the Wool. Fltigerald, Ga, April 18, 1308. Dear Sirs—\Vill you plssss send me The Atlanta Georgian, commence mg at once, and writ* me by return mall what the dally la worth for twelve monthe, and I will send you check for same. Have been reading The Journal, but It le such a one-sided paper that I don't want It any longer. Yours truly, C, H. PUTNAM. WITH THE CANDIDATES BI8HOP W. A. CANDLER. Who will addrdess the convention Wednesday evening. REV. DR. S. H. WAINWRIGHT. Prominent St. Louie divine at tending conference. BISHOP A. W. WIL80N. A leader In the Laymen's Mis sionary Movement. NOTED CHURCHMEN ARE ATTENDING THE LAYMEN^MEETING Large Crowds Gather at the Sessions of Confer ence. SAYSHEIS PLEASED Mr. Brown Indisposed Wed nesday, But Not Se riously 111. "1 am perfectly satisfied with reports coming Into headquarters from svery coanty In the state,” said J. R. Smith, campaign manager for Joseph M. Brown, Wedneeday morning. "From letters, telegrams and per sonal visits our information Is all that we could desire,” he continued. ”1 am sincere In mv opinion that Mr. Brown la gaining strength every day, and that the reaction our opponents have count ed on so confidently le not coming." Requests for Brown buttons. It was stated, continue to com* In faster than the buttons can be mailed out, altho two clerks do nothing elec. Mr. Brown was slightly Indieposed Wednesday, and, under advice of hie friends, rtsted a good psrt of the day. It was statsd that he had simply over- extrted himself, and would he all right Ith a day’* rest. Many visitor* called at the headquar ters Wednesday In spite of the Inclem ent weather. Goes to Elberton. AdJutaa* General A. J. Scott will spend Thursday In Elberton on official military business. GOVERNOR SMITH EMU Many Invitations Received For Addresses in Va rious Cities. Governor Hoke Smith will address the voters, of Lowndes county In Val dosta Saturday, April 25. This was the only new date an nounced for the governor Wednesday by hit campaign managers. It was stated that several dates are under con sideration, but will not be arranged un til a conference can be held with Gov ernor Smith Thursday, when he re turns from Dublin, where he spoke Wednesday. It Is stated that demands for the governor are coming In from all parts of the state, but that dates are not finally determined upon until he ap proves them. Governor Smith spoke In Dublin Wednesday, and will arrive in Atlanta Thursday morning. He will not make a speech Thursday. Frlday evenlng he will address the students of the Atlanta Medical College. Judge James K. Hines will speak In Swntnaboro Thursday and Wrighta- vllle Friday. Great activity Is appar ent In the Smith headquarters In the Bmery-Sleiner building, but no new Information was given out Wednesday. Governor Smith will leave Atlanta for Valdosta Friday evening. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 22.— The Laymen’s Missionary Convention In session here Is attracting wide at tention and large crowds are In attend ance. The building was thronged at the session this morning. The addresses delivered this morning were as follows: “The Educational Movement In Mis sions"—ReV. E. F. Cook, Nashville, Tenn. "China, the Gibraltar of Missions"— Dr. D. L. Anderson, Soochow, China. "Korea, a Great Religious Awaken ing"—Rev. J. L. Gerdlne, Seoul, Korea. Announcement of committees. "The One Great Mission of the Church”—Blehop A. W. Wilson, Balti more. Md. * "The Quiet Hour"—Dr. W. W. Pin son, Nashville. Tenn. The program for this afternoon and evening Includes: Report of committee on permanent organisation. "The Christian Conquest of Japan”— Dr. 8. H. Wainrlght. St. Louie, Mo. “Braxll. a Bugle Call to Victory”— Rev. E. A. Tilly, Ashland, Va. "Cuba, on the Firing Line"—Rev. .W. O. Fletcher, Santa Clara, Cuba. "The Problem of the Downtown Church"—Dr. W. F. McMurry, Louis ville, Ky. "Medical Work In the Orient"—Dr. T. F. Staley, Bristol, Tenn. "Protestant Literature In Spanish"— Professor P. A. Rodrigues. Nashville, Tenn. Moving Picture*—“A Great Million Field." Wednesday Evening. The Supreme Opportunity i Hour"—William T. Ellis. Philadelphia, Pa. "The Call To Go Forward"—Bishop W. A. Candler, Atlanta. Ga. WHAT WILL STATE COMMITTEE OD AT MEETING^ FRIDAY? Political Gossip Rife Over Possible Changes in Plans. BRITAIN’S EX-PREMIER DIES IN LONDON HOME LONDON, April 22^Slr Henry Campbell-Bannerman, ex-premter of England, died at his home. No. 33 Bel- grave Square, In this rlty this morning. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, be cause of his position In the affairs of Great Britain, has been so prominent In the political life of Great Britain that his accomplishments during the closing years of his life need not be de tailed. His was a busy life and cou pled with activity was a strength of purpose of personality, that kept him constantly in the public eye. Sir Hen ry was prime minister and first lord of the treasury since 1905. He was born In 183t, being the young son of the late Sir James Campbell, of Stra- cathro, Forfarshire. He subsequently assumed the addi tional name of Bannerman, under the will of his maternal uncle, the late Sir Henry Bannerman, of Campbell court, who left his nephew a great fortune. The future premier was educated at Glasgow university and at Trenton College, Cambridge, and almost Im mediately entered upon his political career. He served as flanclal secretary to the war office from 1871 to 1874 and from 1880 to 1882; was secretary to the ad- NEWSPAPERS THAT mlralty from. 1882 to 1884; was chief eecretary for Ireland from 1884 to 1888: and secretary of state for war In 1888 and from 1892 to 1936. When Sir William Vernon Harcourt dropped the reins of Liberal leadership In the houee of commons In the late nlnetlee, Sir Henry took them up and during the dark day* of the Boer war gained widespread admiration, even outside of Liberal ranks, by the sturdy manner In which he upheld the funda mental principles of Liberalism In the face of a Conservative party Inflamed by the passions of war. \ When Hon. Arthur J. Balfour resign ed the premiership In 1906, Sir Henry was the logical and popular candidate to eucceed him and was called by the king to assume the premiership. A few months later Sir Henry ap pealed to the country and the Liberal party wae returned by the largest ma jority of modern times. Sir Henry married In 1860 the daughter of the late General Sir Charles Bryce. K. C. B., and was left a widower last year. His London home was at 29 Betgrave square. In Scotland he lived at Bel mont castle. Welgle. His clubs Were tho Athenaum, Brooks, Reform, Ox ford and Cambridge. 1NT0JCTIBN Senate Committee Takes Up Claims Against Venezuela. SHAW MAY INDUCE RECONSIDERATION Foreign Office May Be Co erced Into Arbitrating Claim3. ,.! WASHINGTON, April 22.—The sen ate committee on foreign relations took today the consideration and coursn action to he pursued in dealing with President Castro and the claims against Venezuela. In the meantime, altho the department Insists that nothing is being . done looking toward a hostile demon- > Stratton, It Is quite evident the ettua- t tlon will be kept well covered with ' gunboats. The Dubuque and Paducah have been ordered to LaGuayra and the Des Moines will probably follow in a few days. The spectacle of a friendly flock of war vessels might induce the Venezue lan foreign office to reconsider the pro posals or thr "* ' - $163,053,000 IN NEW PENSION BILL WASHINGTON, April 22^-Senator McCumber, chairman of tho pensions committee, reported the pension appro- • prlutlon bill to the eenatc this arter- noon. The bill I* one of the largest ever reported from the committee. It provides for a total of 3163,063,000. Will the state Democratic executive committee at Its meeting Friday change the date for the state primary? Will the committee change the plan from the majority rule back to the old countv unit system? Will the committee arrange foa the question of the selection of delegates to Denver by the people In the case of the four delegates from the state at large, and the two to be named from each con. gresslonal district? That series of questions Is Just now agitating the minds of every man In terested In politics In Georgia—and there ore mighty few who are not in terested one way or the other. Perhops the question Above all others I* the possibility of the committee re scinding Its former notion and ordering a later prlmury—perhaps In August. That question directly concerns a large number of candidates, both state and local. As Indicated In The Georgian several days ago. capitol officials are practically n unit In opposing any change In dale. It was [minted out by one of the state officials that to change the date now would mean. In all probability, op. position to every state official who now has none. That the talk of changing the date Is rife can not bo denied, for It I* heard In every group of politicians. There is considerable speculation also as to tbe question of going back to the unit system In the counties, when every county stood on Its own Individual strength. This Idea, It 1s said, has strong adherents In the committee. Albert If. «.’ox. of Atlanta, will prob ably appear before the committee to urge his contention of leaving the ques tion of selecting delegates to 8:. Louis to the people. That there will be lively develop ments In the meeting is believed, and a Governor of Oklahoma Files Suit in District Court to Bar Solicitors. GOVERNOR SMITH GUTHRIE, Okla„ April 22.—Newspa pers In Dallas, Guthrie and Fort Worth, together with numerous Chicago, Dali and other wholesale liquor houses, brewing companies And distilling com panies and local news agents, are made defendants In a suit filed In the die trtet court by Attorney General West on behalf of ths state, and under the direction of Governor Haskell,' to re strain the newspapers from publishing advertisements soliciting ths sale of In toxicating liquors In this state, ths I* uor houses from soliciting business the state, and restraining the news dealers from selling or placing of news, papers nr magaslnes containing thsst advertisements In view of the public. The state. In Its petition, alleges that the newspaper defendants are guilty of violating the etate prohibition lawa The case Is to be tried the first wetk of the May term. FIVE-CENT FARE BILL IS PASSED ALBANY, N. Y„ April 22.—The bill r a five-cent fare to Coney Island passed the senate today by a vote of 38 to 3. The victory was complete. Senators who lined up last year In oppoeitlon to the measure fell over themselves In an effort to reach the people's side. The measure also passed the assembly and now goes to Governor Hughes fur hts approval. WRIGHT AND WATSON HOLD CONFERENCE AUGU8TA, Ga., April 22.—After a conference with Hon. Thomas K. Wat son. lasting two hours. Hon. 8eaborn Wright came to Augusta from Thom son yesterday evening and left Imme diately for Atlanta It Is stated that the conference has some political significance and that the great Populist leader may declare him self on the ‘ days. Trial Balloon Ascension. WASHINGTON, April 22.—Army elg. nai corps balloon No. 10 made a trial ascension today. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., son of the president, was the specially invited and delighted guest for the trip. The balloon Is In charge of Captain C. DeForest t?handler as navigator. It carries a party of four persona. Delegation Met Train to Welcome Chief Executive. DUBLIN, Ga., April 22.—When GoV' ernor Smith arrlvsd hare from Macon at 9 o'clock this morning, he was met at ths station by a number of prom' Inent citizens headed by a band which came hers with a delegation of voters from Eatonton this morning. Governor Smith waa escorted to the New Dublin Hotel, where he held conference with friends before ths speaking began. At 10:10 o'clock the governor was escorted to the auditorium prepared the speaking. He was Introduced by Rev. William F. Spilth, pastor of the Methodist church here. Oovemor Smith spoke for two hours to 1.300 people, among whom wars many school children, ladle* end a number of farmer*. Stores In the town were all closed for the speaking. The speech was a defense of the ad ministration and a criticism of Joe Brown. He said the candidate's (ether used the negroes to defeat General Gor don, but that the people would not let Joe uae the negroes now. He ridiculed Mr. Brown for at last agreeing to veto an antl-prohlbltlon hill and said he was the tool of the corporations. BISHOP CAPERS IS UNCONSCIOUS COLUMBIA, 8. C„ April 22c-Blshop Capers Is still living, but Is unconscious and has a sinking pulsed Miyelclans say the end must almost Inevitably come tonight. 1 « [WHAT CONGRESS DID WEDNESDAY 3 redhot time may result over It. Chair, man A. L. Miller will probably arrive In the city Thursday. WASHINGTON, April 22.—In the senate today Mr. McCumber, from the pensions committee, reported the pen sion appropriation hill. Mr. Hopkins, of Illinois. Introduced a bill to make Oc tober 12 a national holiday, to be named Discovery Day. The committee on foreign relations discussed the Vtnesuelen situation briefly, but took no Anal action. Mr. Warner, of Missouri, continued his remark* on the Brownsville case. The house passed a bill affecting the entry of oil lands. Tentative agreements were reported by the rommlttee on Judiciary on the Introduction of a resolution defiqlpg Its attitude on the Appalachian foreqt re serve. (t Is now the plan lo pass within the next week a 120,400,000 public bulldlnge bill. IN CENTRAL TEXAS Candidate Perishes in Rag* ing Stream While Canvassing. > jp j, AUSTIN, Texas, April 2&-The Colo rado river is on a twelve-foot rise at Austin and le still rising rapidly. The crest of the flood will not reach here until some time Thursday. According to reports at Bluffton. 100 miles from, here, the river I* on a flfty-three-foori rise. To this will be added the flood waters of the San Daba and Llano rivers. Tho valley between Wlnchell and Bluffton. a distance of 100 miles, la under water. The river at Austin I* j still within its banks, but tho expected additional rise of twenty feet will piece It over all the bottom land between . _ oaths have balsa reported ; as the result of the floods and storm*. J. F. Ainsworth waa drowned In Con cho river while on a campaign for the Democratic nomination for district at- ; toraey of San Angelo district. Harry Norris, 17 years old, was drowned In Whits Rock creek at-Dallas. Dr. Wal lace Rouse, of the faculty of the State Medical College at Galveston, was killed by lightning. FEAR AN EAGLE CARRIED OFF BABE MEDICINE HAT, Alberta. April 22. The two-year-old child of James Nor- quay, a rancher, has been lost on the prairie since Saturday morning. Search wa* begun In half an hour of ter the fifty child’s disappearance. Twenty rider* were out In tho t afternoon and i men ard going over even" foot of ground. A wolf or eagle Is believed to inve carried off tho little one. TROOPS TO ARREST NIGHT RIDERS FRANKFORT, Ky, April 22,-Hav- Ing completed his plan* for a vigorous campaign against the western Ken tucky night riders. Adjutant General Johnson has commissioned General Roger Williams to lead tho troops, which will gather In all the alleged of fenders for whom warrants have )>een Issued by complaining witnesses. Gen eral Williams left for Cadis, Trigg county, where sufficient troops will be assembled to complete tho work. ANTI-BUCKET SHOP BILL PASSES SENATE ALBANY, N. Y„ April 22.—The anti bucket shop bill, which will put ,urh Institutions out of business September was passed by the senate today. Man Found Dead. CHICAGO, April 22-—With his ^k.i!l fractured and his head and face co with blood, the body of Joseph Adm ky aged 10, was found early todny at t < door of the rear stairway In a building A peculiar fact le that the deed brother passed the spot where the wa* found a few minutes before It I discovered and It was not there the THE WEATHER. Cloudy weather, with some rain Wednesday night and Thursday. Wednesday temperatures: 7 a. m.. ?1 degrees: 10 a. m.. 62 degrees; 12 noon. 03 degrees; 2 p. m, 63 de grees. • 1 A [ he Atlanta Georgian AND NEWS 8POT COTTON. Liverpool, steady; 5.42. Atlanta, dull: 9 T 4. New Orleans, steady; 10H- Few York, quiet; 10.10. Augusta, quiet and steady; 10V4. Savannah, dull; 9%. Memphis, steady; 10H. Houston, quiet; 10c. Wil mington, nominal; 994. Norfolk, dull; 10\.