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on. MMimi STILL INSISTS j HE'LLOUIT > But Indicaticns Are That Ef forts To Hold Him Will » Be Successful. 1 o’clock this afternoon a friend of Dr. Robert S. MacArthur told a re porter for The Ge-rgian that a last desperate effort was being made to in duce the minister to retain his acting pastorate of the Bdptist Tabernacle, de spite the statement he made as late a- 2 o'clock this afternoon that he was going to leave Atlanta and the church tomorrow. It is known that Dr. Daniel, of the IFrst Baptist church, and several other clergymen, beside his friends, were in consultation with Dr. MacArthur at 4 o’clock, (tine who came from that meet ing told the reporter of The Georgian that they still had hopes of changing his decision to quit the charge. He said that Dr. MacArthur had been so sorely wounded over the rent in his congregation that he had actually de termined a« late as this afternoon to go away at once. Sitting in the study of the Baptist , Tabernacle, which a week ago he said he felt like never entering again. Rev. Dr. Robert S. MacArthur told a Geor gian reporter today that never in all his ministry had anything cut him to the heart as has this schism in the At lanta church. "I will not tell you yet,” he said, “whether I have decided to remain or to leave. This thing has wounded me to the heart. I have no explanation to make; no apologies to make, and no statement to make at this time.” Nevertheless. Dr. MacArthur’s chief friend in the Tabernacle believes that he is going to accept the majority in vitation of the Tabernacle congrega tion. and will ultimately tear up the resignation it is believed he has had prepared for several days. ”1 believe both my statements to The Georgian are coming true.” said Mt. Hatcher. “I said that Dr. MacArthur had been so deeply hurt by the oppo sition of certain members of his charge that no action the Tabernacle could take within itself would induce him to come back to us. But outside Baptists '> have interested themselves. Ministers of Atlanta, even outside the Baptist church, have joined in the plea that has been made to him since his return, and ’ that inter-denominational movement, I , believe, will be successful. “Church Has Passed Misunderstanding Cloud.’’ "Then when I tell you that the united prayers of the. congregation would not fail to solve the problem T think I was right again.” continued Mr. Hatcher. I firmly believe that if Dr. MacArthur remains in our pulpit that 30-hour pe riod of supplication to the I,ord will have much to do with It. "And I will say further that the con gregation of this church has come from under the cloud of the misunderstand ing that hung over it for a time, and I think you will find that Harry E. Eth ridge and the others who have said they would leave the church will remain. They won’t give up the church they have worked and lived to make so splendid.” But Mr. Ethridge wouldn't exactly subscribe to that statement. Two days , ago lie told The Georgian that he would quit the Tabernacle with his family, whethe* Dr. MacArthur- remained or not. Today he said: "I am much better able to tell what I will do in this matter than is Mr. Hatcher, although I appreciate the sen timents behind his statement. T will m ike no further statement than I have already made to The Georgian ■myself. So fat as my personal opposition to the retention of Dr. MacArthur is con cerned 1 have dropped it, as I have al ready told The Georgian But what personal action I. with some others, will take I do not care now to say." Though the committee of pastors la bored with Dr. MacArthur at the Geor gian Terrace after his return from Cor dele until after midnight last. night they obtained from him no definite an swer to their appeal to reconsider his determination to resign. He admitted that he was deeply touched by the great sentiment that has arisen in the city in his favor and appreciated the wide spread efforts of conciliation that < brought not only all Baptist clergymen in the city to the appeal, but clergymen of other denominations as well. But. as he said to The Georgian to day. he felt even more keenly the trou ble that has centered about him for the first time after all these years in the ministry. , He told the conferees at the Georgian that throughout his pastorate at Calvary church he had never known a rift like this. As he had character ized the situation to this newspaper yesterday at Cordele, so h'> character ized it again last night and told the ministers who met him that whatever his decision he must tell them that h» had no apologies or explanations to make. The meeting nt the Georgian Terrace was not acrimonious, but it was charg ed with deep emotion. Wnen it broke up it was with the general impression that Dr. MacArthur might still be pre vailed upon to assume the permanent pastorate, though he had by no means said formally nor in so many words that he would do so More Meeting’s to Perfect Harmony. It was arranged that another meeting of the clergymen and still another of the faction members of the Tabernacle should be held today in still another ef fort to reconcile the situation complete ly so that whatever scruples Dr. Mac- Arthur may still entertain will be uvei come. !H.S.PROFESSOR iraSEDBYBOYS Admits He Took Pay for Writ ing Names—Hope Says He Will Stop It. Protests of the -graduating class of the Boys High school against the ac tion of Proiessor J. H. Smith in charg ing each of them 50 cents for writing their names on their diplomas and against all the members of thy faculty for a general attitude of indifference toward their graduating exercises to day found a response among members of the board of education in a declara tion that the’ faculty would be rigidly investigated. Protests of grammar school teachers against the manual training system as conducted by Miss Elizabeth Getz re sulted in the abolishment of the draw ing department by the board of educa tion yesterday afternoon and leaves the board split into two warring factions today. Professor Smith is head of the writ ing department of the school and splendidly inscribed the names of each of the 75 members on their diplomas. His skill netted him just $32.50 cents. But some of the students who had been reading of insurgency and such things began to question the justice of the charge. Their complaints have reached the ears of members of the board of education and other city officials. “All the complaints against the Boys High school faculty will be thoroughly Investigated,” said George M. Hope, member of the board of education, to day. “No charge f<>r inscribing names on diplomas will be allowed again.” There were also complaints about the management of the commencement ex ercises in charge of Professor W. F. Dykes. .Members of the city council to whom they look for a new building as well as appropriations for mainte nance will have to pay 25 cents admis sion if they witness the ceremonies at the Atlanta theater tonight, for no in vitations were sent to the city fathers. Another complaint is that each of 30 boys who failed to satisfactorily pass their examinations this spring will have to pay other members of the fac ulty than Professors Dykes and Smith $lO per month to "coach” them during the summer that they may attain the desired promotions. During the high school declamatory contests the faculties of other schools were present to cheer their representa tives. But not a member of the Boys High school or the board of education was present to encourage their boys. The boys felt this indifference and lack of encouragement particularly in the contest with Marist college. The trouble all began when Aiderman James R. Nutting, more than a year ago, took up the complaint of a num ber of teachers against Miss Getz and the drawing department, and intro duced a resolution in council abolishing the department. It was lost. Yester day James L. Key. James E. Warren. W. O. Stamps. Dan VV. Green. Dr. G. Y. Pierce. A. P, Morgan and G. M. Hope voted to wipe out the department. Mr Warren stated in his speech that he favored abolishing physical culture and drawing also. The arguments were that drawing overworked both teachers and pupils, making the curriculum too heavy. Miss Kate Harralson was agreed up on as director of music. Her election as well as all new teachers, along with the question of abolishing drawing and the complaints of the boys, will by taken up at a meeting Saturday morn ing. Professor J. H. Smith said today; "I have engrossed the names of the boys on their diplomas for 50 cents each for ten years. I will offer to do' so again next year. Every one of the boys asked me to do the work. They could have done it themselves or had some one else to do it.” Said Principal W. F. Dykes today: "1 appeared before the class today and asked that any boy stand up and tell me if he felt any injustice was done him by Professor Smith writing his name for fifty cents. Not one arose, and many expressed disgust at the so called charges. The charges certainly did not originate in this class.” TWO CITY OFFICIALS OF AUGUSTA SLATED TO LOSE THEIR JOBS AUGUSTA, GA., June 6. —Two offi cial heads in the city of Augusta are to come off within the next day or two. John M. Hayes, superintendent of the street cleaning department, and Harry F Beaver, superintendent of the scav enger department, are to be decapitated. The streets and drains committee of city council has recommended that the positions held by Hayes and Beaver be abolished, and that instead there be created the office of city road engineer, who shall occcupy both positions and have an assistant. An ordinance to this effect will be introduced at a special session of city council to be held tonight, and it is expected it will pass first reading. It will require two additional meetings of council to finally pass it. Mr. Beaver is a brother to Sandy Beaver, principal of the boys school at Stone Mountain, and a son of the late Councilman Sandy Beaver. Sr., of this city. Prior to being in the city's em ploy, Mr. Hayes was a shoe merchant here. BANKRUPT TOIeLL~OLD TAFT HOME AT AUCTION CINCINNATI, OHIO, June 6.—The old Taft home, former residence of the president, is to be sold at auction. Since the president has lived there the house has been occupied by several persons, the last owner having become bank rupt The sale is to satisfy his cred itors. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1912. POLICE CHARGE MOB, ENDING VIOLENT RIOT OF BRITISH DOCKMEN LONDON. June 6.—Twelve hours of rioting at Tilbury docks was brought to an end early today when three fresh platoons of police were thrown against the unruly transport strikers, driving them off. The policemen who had been on strike duty all night were ex hausted from their constant clashes with the rioters. During the fight a hotel was nearly wrecked and hundreds of windows were broken in warehouses and private buildings. Hundreds of sympathizers of the strikers joined the mobs. STATE WILL NOT BACK FALLS SUIT Governor Probably Will Let the Responsibility Rest With the Tallulah Association. Indications are that Governor Brown will reach a final decision in the Tal lulah Falls controversy late today and that the state will not order suit to establish the land titles in the gorge of the Tallulah river. It Is understood that the governor may consent to allow attorneys for the Tallulah Falls Conservation associa tion to bring suit in the name of the state, but it is hardly likely, according to the best sources of information, that the governor will plunge the state into litigation. It is an accredited fact that Attorney- General Felder, in a written opinion, called for by the governor, has assert ed that the Koch survey In his opinion hardly constitutes legal grounds upon which the state may base suit. How ever. the contents of the attorney gen eral’s written opinion has never been made public either by the attorney gen eral or the governor. The governor said today that he had i endeavored to reach the Tallulah mat ter for final consideration since Mon day, hut the press of other business I had been so great that the Tallulah i hoped to take up the matter late this i afternoon, he said. TRiNITY CHURCH INTO NEW HOME Old Trinity’s congregation has wor shiped for the last time within the his toric building at Whitehall street and Trinity avenue; next week the sweet toned old bell, which has called three generations of Methodists to prayer and praise, will be lowered from its belfry and removed to the new edifice in Washington street. Today the ancient pews are being torn from the floors and hauled to the new building. Within a few months a business structure, all steel and con crete and plate glass, will rise on the site of the church, which for half a century has marked successive chap ters in the history of Atlantans, their christenings, their weddings and their funerals. Old Trinity was sold to the White hall Realty Company in February of last year for $120,000. Church Retains Old Name. The congregation was given a year to erect a new structure, and this period has several times been extended. But this week is the limit, and next Sunday the services will be conducted in the new Trinity. The church will retain its old name. The new building is also on Trinity avenue, hut several blocks far ther east. The famous organ is being rebuilt and enlarged for the new church. The ancient bell and the pews were retained by the congregation and will be put to service in the new home. Only the Sunday school rooms of the new edifice are completed and all the services will be conducted there until the main building Is finished. The Sunday school will be opened next Sun day morning at 9:30 o'clock, and at 11 o'clock and in the evening Dr. J B. Robins, the pastor, will preach the first sermons in the new church. UNDERWOOD RECEIVES DEGREE OF LL.D. FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK. June 6. Representa tive Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama and Chief Justice White of the United States supreme court were among men of distinction who received the honor ary degree of doctor of laws at the an nual commencement of Columbia uni versity yesterday. "Progressiveness and Conservatism” was the title of the address delivered by Representative Underwood upon receiving the degree. He referred to the fact that his baptism In college life was the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson, while the degree he received was at the hands of a university lounded by Alex ander Hamilton. “When I think of the hand these iwo men had in the affairs of this country I believe I can follow the principles of both,” said the speaker. "I think there is a falSe issue being brought before the country on the is sue of progressivism and conserva tism. In fact, we are all progressive. We could not go on otherwise, and yet there is an element of conservatism which has presented the country al ways from going upon the rocks of disaster and danger.” HUDSON OUT OF RAGE FOR GOH. Quits When He Fails To Get Watsons’ Support, Which He Holds Essential. Continued from Page 1. 1906. and is stronger today than ever. •I found that on account of cer tain supposed friends of mine Mr Watson would not support me. but determined to bitterly fight me. In addition to this handicap, my finan cial backers developed a distress ing attack of “cold feet,” and I am convinced that under those cir cumstances I can not win the fight. Therefore. I withdraw from the race. I desire to express my profound est gratitude to the many friends throughout the state who have so loyally stood by me with their sup port. John M. Slaton, candidate for gov ernor, received his first news of Mr. Hudson's withdrawal from The Geor gian. He was visibly astonished, and hesi tated for a moment to express himself. After thinking the matter over for a few minutes, he gave The Georgian for | publication this afternoon the follow ing statement: "I have made up to date no political speech and have thereby avoided fric tion and the necessary unpleasantness that comes from antagonism. Slaton Hopes for Broader Support. "I have found many friends who were for Mr. Hudson for personal reasons, and, of course, a gentleman who has been as prominent in the state and has met so many people as Mr Hudson, must have a large number of followers. I trust that I am now to receive the support of those gentlemen who have l heretofore been embarrassed. I “While I have made no political speeches, I have been over the state as I fur as time has permitted, and have ’written many thousands of letters. I have received more than 10,000 written pledges of support from men of promi- I nence, representing every community in the state of Georgia. Friends in every county are ready to begin imme diate organization. “If anything, my campaign hence forth shall be more vigorous than it has been up to date, and I trust that the withdrawal of Mr. Hudson will not, cause my friends to become inert. I hope to be elected, and in that event to harmonize the entire state. 1 succeed ed in doing so in the legislature when unanimously elected presiding officer of each body. "If elected governor I see no reason why I should not manifest the same degree of fairness and impartiality in caring for the state's interests.” It will be remembered that Murphey Candler issued a formal statement sev eral months ago to set at rest rumors which were connecting his name with the gubernatorial contest. Commis sioner Candler gave the sweeping changes that might take place in the personnel of the railroad commission at the August primary as his reason for desiring to stick to the commission. This statement was issued before the Hudson and Slaton contest was locked. Some See Felder, Candler or Hardwick in Race. There are those who are saying now that the retirement of Hudson means that either Attorney General Thomas S. Felder or Railroad Commissioner Murphey Candler surely will be in the fight against John M. Slaton and Joe Hill Hall, the only two avowed candi dates now in the race. Chairman Candler declined to ven ture a statement. He said the matter came so suddenly that he had not had time to formulate an opinion. Attorney General Felder was equally as reticent. He was informed of Com missioner Hudson's withdrawal by newspaper men and declined to specu late in futures. Mr. Hudson s sweeping admission of I homas E. Watson's powerful and far reaching influence on Georgia politics is being taken by many to mean that Mr. Hudson is preparing to throw his entire strength to the cause of his rlva' of yesterday, John M. Slaton. There are those close to Hudson who affirm that Hudson has been out rageously treated by the so-called Hoke Smith faction in state politics, and his reference to certain support being the cause of Watson’s bitter opposition un. questionably was a shot at Senator Smith and the Smith line-up. One of Mr. Hudson’s friends is quoted today as having said that Hudson would prefer to see Slaton elected now; that ho had no tremendous grievance against Slaton, anyway, and that he did have a just and influencing grievance against some of Slaton's enemies, Mr. Watson is supporting Mr. Sla ton, and it is being freely predicted in the hotel lobbies today that Mr. Hudson will join Mr. Watson in his effort to make Slaton governor. All in all. Mr. Hudson's withdrawal probably means some big and signifi cant developments and realignments in state politics within the next few days. Joe Hill Hall Sees Victory for Himself MACON, GA., June 6. —“It means my election,” said Joe Hill Hall, when told by The Georgian that Hudson had re tired from the governor's race. "I don't know that it would ne appropri ate for me to say that I am glad." said Mr Hall; "but I can state that Mr. Hudson's retirement absolutely means my election if Mr. Slaton is my only opponent. Beginning in a few days, I will carry my campaign into all parts of the state, speaking In all of the cities." Hanover Inn, the new hotel at Wrightsville Beach, already open. Warren H. Williams, manager. MARTIAL LAW IS ORDERED IN CUBA HAVANA, June 6. —President Gomez today issued a decree suspending the constitutional guarantees throughout Cuba. This places all of Cuba under martial law. President Gomez had been authorized by a bill passed by both houses of con gress to suspend the constitutional guarantees. All captured negro insurgents will be dealt with summarily by federals while the decree is in force. HODGES TO OPPOSE HARRIS. MACON. GA.. June 6.—The with drawal of John R. L. Smith and So licitor H. A. Matthews from the race for judge of the superior court of the Macon circuit leaves Judge Robert Hodges of the city court as the only opponent of Judge Nat E. Harris. The formal announcement of Judge Hodges is expected this week. Mrs. Katherine Dickson. Mrs. Katherine Dickson, formerly of Atlanta, who died at her home in Bal timore late yesterday, is survived by two nieces in this city, Miss Ruby Eng land and Mrs. S. E. Goss. The funeral was held in Baltimore today. ————————————————————— »————w— s4 and $5 / men’s oxfords yJh For Today, Friday and Saturday M a S 'Jr* V) $2.95 Tan Calf Blucher Oxfords. • j Gun Metal Blucher Qxfords. / Patent Leather Blucher Oxfords. . All the above shoes are our Pour and Five-Dollar Oxfords, son three days only FR $2.95 [—] We give our customers the advantage of our good merchandising. Don’t sleep over your rights. Order Order st x u . 25 WHITER ALL’IST.' A „ . Hosiery , ■ ■ Hosiery by Mail by Mail FRED S. STEWART CO. FIRE SALE! These six wonderful Friday Fire Sale specials as well as dozens of other equally attractive items, will bring a record crowd here tomorrow. Our daily ' bargain bulletin has thronged the store with eager purchasers. We will eon- i tinue along the same line until the entire stock is closed out. Re on hand to-/ morrow when the store opens at 9 a. m. y Six Extraordinary Friday Bargains Ladies’ 15c Gauze Lisle Ladies’ SI.OO and $1.25 $5.00 to $7.50 Skirts of . • u/ • * White Serge and Blue Vests Lingerie Waists Whipcords al 9c 67c $2.49 Childrens’ SI.OO Dresses tl l » r . i 1 ne balance of our stock Ladies’ 75c Knit Union Percales, Madras and o f Men’s Shirts, about Ginghams, Sizes 6 to 14 200 of them, at Suits at . Mt years, at 44c 59c ,Z t ,.00 Everything at Fire Sale Prices regardless of cost, value, or former prices. Sfj/e Quality 49 Whitehall Street / Gomez Asks U. S. For More Rifles WASHINGTON, June The arrival of the battleships Missouri, Minnesota, Mississippi and Ohio off Guantanamo was reported to the navy department at noon. They have anchored off the naval station with all landing boats and launches slung over side, ready to send their 1,100 marines and 800 bluejackets ashore at a moment’s notice. Dispatches from United States Min ister Beau pro received at the state de partment today urged, at President Go mez's request, that the United States ship 10.000 Krag rifles and 2,000,000 rounds of ammunition to Cuba instead of 5,000 rifles and 1,000,000 rounds, as at first requested The first shipment Is under way. President Gomez, through Minister Beaupre, today thanked the state de partnvnt for sending marines to the interior of the Island, saying it would enable him the better to punish the in surrectos instead of using his army to guard property. Mrs. Lizzie Farar. Mrs Lizzie Farar, 62 years old, was buried at Dunwody this morning, fol lowing funeral services at the residence, 15 Longley avenue BIG STONES GEEK LDCATION HERE The lease of the Hunnicutt property at Peachtree and Walton streets caused an unusual amount of comment and speculation among Atlanta real estate men today, following The Georgian’s exclusive announcement of the deal yesterday. Those interested in the transaction steadfastly refuse to make known the lessees of the property, who are to take over a strip fronting 42 feet on Peach tree, 160 feet on Walton street and 42 feet on Broad street. The lease was for 99 years, for $2,650,000. Both Wanamaker’s, the great depart ment store of New York and Philadel phia, and Marshall Field, a department store firm almost equally as well known, have had representatives in At lanta. recently with a view to purchas ing a site for a building, and it is known that Macy's and the Sears-Roe buck Company, the latter a Chicago mail order house, have also made prop ositions for an Atlanta store. Marshall Field has a selling agency in Atlanta, a branch wholesale house, but has not yet entered the Southern retail field. 3