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LOBBYISTSSHY
it the register
Many Legislative Steerers Dis
regard the Law Passed at
the Last Session.
With the corridors of the state Capi
tol swarming with lobbyists, but four
tyf these legislative steerers have regis
tered with the secretary of state, as re
quired by the anti-lobby bill passed
last session and made a la"- by the sig
nature of Hoke Smith, former gov
ernor.
The four who have registered are al!
officers of labor ttnions. who expect to
urge certain legislation affecting their
trades. Two of the registered lobbyists
are members of the Brotherhood of lo
comotive Firemen. one of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers and the
other a member of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen.
At the same time corporation lobby
ists. especially intent upon every new
bill affecting public utilities; liquor
men. eagerly seeking the latest infor
mation on the Tippins bill and other
bills affecting the liqpor traffic; teach
ers, court officers, compulsory educa
tion enthusiasts and every manner of
bill advocate and bill foe are on the
job
The anti-lobby bill requires even
person who expects to work for or
against any piece of legislation to reg
ister with the secretary of state and
to make a declaration of the bills he ex
pects to advocate or oppose and to
name the compensation he is to receive
for his work.
The law also requires that no lobhy-
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Constructed and fitted tn best promote
, the comfort and serve, the convenience
of transcontinental travelers, the observa
tion cars on this splendid train are the,
last word in luxury-providing equipment.
They combine a buffet smoking room fully up to club standard
m service and equipment —a commodious lounging room
’vhere latest news bulletins are distributed enroute—a writing
room and library—There is also a bath and barber shop. A
telephone enables the busy man to transact business at ter
minals and principal cities enroute.
"The Olympian" leaves Chicago every dav at 10:15 p. m.—
"The Columbian." its companion train, at 10:30 a. m.
The route is over the newest and shortest line the
Chicago,Milwaukee & St. Paul
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Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
Railways
Special low round trip fare to the Pacific Coast in effect, during May,
lune. July. August and September.
For full particulars and descriptive literature address
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I', A. MILLER. General Passenger Agent, CHICAGO
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£, ’’W l ""is flisc.iu-s are dir<<tlv fra'eahle to <le
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-mint* xmir teeth often.
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RRIDGC WORK. s'/.00
GOLD CROWNS, $4 00 and $5.00
ATLANTA DENTAL PARLORS
OR. C. 4. cnMSTANTIHE. Prop, anil Mtr.
Corner Peanhlren and Decatur; F.ntrance 19 l / 2 Peachlrse Str«nt
Hat Trunks,
Speak lor themselves. They relieve you of the
worry of keeping up with ribbons, laces, veils and
small articles. 'They fulfill a dut\ vou one to your
bats. During our sale you can buv one for
$6.00 to $15.00
LIEBERMAN’S
The House of Guaranteed Baggage
92 Whitehall St.
CARS TO RUN DOWN
IVY WHILE GRADERS
ARE ON PEACHTREE
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Beginning Wednesday morning, the
trolley fears on the Forrest avenue and
the Ponce DeLeon Druid Hills lines
will be diverted from Peachtree street
to Ivy street, at the request of the city
authorities, in order to relieve traffic on
that portion of Peachtree, where the
work of lowering the grade is in prog
ress.
These car' will leave Peachtree at
Auburn avenue, proceed along Auburn
avenue to Tvy, thence along Ivy tn
Peachtree, and tb°re resume their pres
ent mutes. Returning tn the city, the
same route will be followed.
The change of route will be contin
ued until the eftv authorities notify the
company that the work on Peachtree
is completed
EAGER JUROR HALTS TRIAL
TO HEAR NEWS OF VOTE
ST. LOUIS. July 2. Thomas Stan
ton, formerly a justice of the peace in
East St. Louis interrupted the trial
■ of a damage suit in .Justice of the Peace
John C. Brady’s court long enough to
go to a telephone and learn the re
sult of the balloting in the Democratic
national convention at Baltimore.
Stanton, who is an ardent Clark
booster, was serving on the jury. He
told Justice Brady he “just could not
get his mind on the case” until he had
learned whether Speaker Clark had
' been nominated.
’ Court was adjourned 20 minutes for
Stanton to get the desired informa
tion.
I ist is to appear on the floor of cither
house while a session is on. This is
> Intended to knock out the old game of
; getting to a legislator's ,desk with a
whispered eonvei nation just before the
■ vote on a measure is taken.
THE ATLANT A GEORGIAN AND NEWS. TUESDAY. JULY 2. 1912.
SHOT IN STONGE
NIGHT FIGHT IN
OFFICE
R. Z. Upchurch Dangerously
Wounded Emmett Hight,
Realty Dealer, Held.
R. Z. Upchurch, chief clerk of the
Georgia Fruit exchange, and living at
91 Summit avenue, was shot and badly
wounded in a mysterious fight in the
Walton building at S o'clock this morn
ing.
Emmett Hight, a prominent real es-
I fate man. of 90 Peachtree circle, and
a member of the Transportation club, is
locked up at the police station charged
with the shooting. The bullet was fired
into Upchurch's body at such close
range that his coat was burned by the
powder flash, entered his side Just be
lon the heart and passed out at the
back.
The surgeons as Grady hospital will
perform an operation upon him today.
Fight to Get
Possession of Pistol.
Neither Hight nor Upchurch have
talked freely of the strange shooting,
hut, according to the account given the
police by Night Watchman L. M. John
son of the Walton building, who Was
locked up before he would talk, the
fight came simply because Hight want
ed to go home.
The two men were drinking tn the
offices of the Georgia Bruit exchange
with Johnson and one other man.
Johnson had introduced them and Up
' "'mrch was urging his new acquaint
ance to sample the rve again. Hight
' refused. A wordy quarrel arose, during
v hlch Hight says that Upchurch made
■ tush at him and hit him In the face
He Slays he fell to the floor and that
hile he lav there Upchurch kicked him
in the face. He staggered to his feet
' drew a pistol from his pocket and both
'non grappled in a struggle for its pos
- «sion. Johnson says they fought des
oorately and silently in the dimly light
ed offices for five minutes Then sud
denly flic pistol went off and Upchurch
' dropped to the floor with blood stream
ing from the gaping wound in his side.
Wounded Man
Hides the Truth.
The other men summoned an ambu
lance and he was taken to Grady ho«-
I pftal. The police were notified, but
when Officers McWilliams and Ander
son questioned the wounded man he
gave them the false name of R B
i tones, and declared that he had been
I shot by a pistol which dropped from
bis desk and exploded as it fell upon
the floor When »he policemen showed
Upchurch the powder burns upon his
i oat he changed the statement and said
a man had fired the bullet, but that he
did not know ’he man and had neve;
met him before last night.
Then the police went over to the scene
of the shooting in the Walton building
They came upon Night Watchman
Johnson, who admitted that he had
been present during the affair, but
swore that be wouldn’t tel] anything
about it. He was hustled over to a
i ,'ll at police headquarters and Jock
el up. He was later released when h»
decided tn make a statement, but the
, police still believe there is much more
I of the affray to be explained.
i Meanwhile a search was being made
1 for Hight He was Anally found bad-
I iy bruised about the face, in the care
I of doctors at the Elkin-Goldsmith sani
tarium. One of his eyes is completely
( Josed. the other Is badly discolored and
there Is a great gash down the side of
bls cheek. He fold the police that he
had been drinking with Upchurch in
the offices of the fruit exchange and
that Upchurch had suddenly knocked
him down and kicker! him. Hr said bo
r]id not remember anything after tha'
Hight is charged with assault with
Intent to murder His friends say that
his plea will be self defense.
Both Upchurch and Hight are well
known in business and c|ul> circles of
Atlanta Both are married and each
has a child.
AT 75. MARRIES WOMAN
HE LOVED 50 YEARS AGO
ST LOT'IS. July 2.—An ante-nuptial
contract entered into by Robert Hunter
Mateer. 75 years old, and Eliza P.
Christian prior to their marriage pro
vides the estates of the bride and bride,
groom shall be kept separate, and that
each shall relinquish al! claim to the
other’s property.
Mr. and Mrs. Mateer were sweet
hearts half a century ago, but their
marriage was prevented by her par
ents. Each married and did not meet
until several years ago. when his wife
and her husband both wore dead. Ma
tecr successfully renewed his court
ship.
FIRST MARRIAGE RITE
PERFORMED RY WOMAN
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.- —For the
first time in the history of this state
a woman has performed the marriag*
ceremony. The place was Daly City
and the person officiating was Miss
Clara A Jess, who te ti e ret order in
that young community
I nevet thought of kissing the
bridegroom,'' aald Miss Jess when asked
if she had availed herself of the privi
lege
If you have only sl, you
can start an account with
the TRUST COMPANY OF
I GEORGIA. 4 per cent in
Iterest paid on Deposits.
GUS EDWARDS AND
JACK LAMEY MAKE
A HIT AT FORSYTH
It hasn’t been recorded in the theatrical
history in Atlanta for a good many
months that an act after twelve consec
utive performances in the same theater
court starts Its thirteenth, with just a
few changes, and score more triumphant
ly than the first impression, but Gus
Edwards’ Song Revue has done this, and
b little bit more
And the supporting bill at the busy
theater this week is up to the standard
that has made the theater one of the
most popular institutions of amusement
in the country. Gus Edwards’ Song Re
vup contains several original and unique
Ideas There are a good many people
who will say that it is better than the
first week s program, and there are lust
as many who win say that it is equally
as good At any rate, each one of the
Sprouts from the Fountain of Youth won
applause and forced curtain (‘alls.
Jack Lamey, the local singer, made his
professional debut with this act. He ap
pears along thp middle of the number
under the Spout, entitled “Old Favor
ites He sings “Good Rye. Little Girl.
Good Bye.” and Mr. Edwards has se
lected for him One of the prettiest girls
in the company for a partner. He has to
sing his number to encores, and then
not satisfied, the audience insists upon
REMOVAL SALE OF
UMBRELLAS
Before moving July 15 to 11612 Whitehall street,
we offer large assortment fine Umbrellas at cost
prices. Anything you want for ladies, gents or chil
dren. Everything goes. Come today for choice.
TAYLOR UMBRELLA CO.
51 1-2 West Mitchell Street
| r M. Rich & Bros. Co. p 1
“The Real Department Store” «■
5 Tomorrow —Wednesday B
I Our Annual Sale of ?
I STICKERS ! ! I
ej? We’ve tnld you on sundry occasions what we mean by "STICKERS.” Row they may he Jp
the very best and in many instances the most attractive merchandise, and yet. for some reason
or another, they don't go! And so. towards the end of the season, we put a price on them that JU
accelerates their pace.
Tomorrow our White and Colored Wash Goods "STICKERS” will be offered to you at such St
2* prices as will make them quick movers. JC
PE White Goods “Stickers” at 10c Yard !e
48-inch Fancy Lingerie Cloth, an exquisite fabric at 50c yard. 1
ej 4 pieces of White Panama Cloth, the best for skirts, was 40c yard. 1 |fl MC
19 pieces of White Flaxon, in different styles: these were 25c yard. I j VT 1
3 pieces of White Embroidered Jaconet, always sold at 50c yard. ) 1 ctaCl
S High Priced White “Stickers” at 25c Yard
1 piece 48-inch French Crepe, extremely fine: regular price $1.75 yard.
1 piece Finest French Marquisette in our stock; was $2.00 yard. i q
3 pieces French Chiffon Lisse. 68 inches wide; was SI.OO yard. Jr <
2 pieces Fancy Tucking with Lace Inserting; was $2.50 yard. I twrf Yarn aBL =’
-pn 3 pieces 48-inch Voile Flouncings; original price SI.OO yard. )
Eight Fine French Dress ‘'Stickers” t
2! 1 Fine Embroidered Border Robe, our importation; was $35.00. X <♦» mI 'AD
*jSi 3 Exquisite French Voile Dress Patterns: former price $30.00. | Uv
J*® 1 Extremely Lovely Embroidered Marquisette Robe: was $25.00. „j| ry i gg£_
4 Swell Dress Patterns: representing the newest ideas; were $‘20.00. ) ' JL
''j Colored Wash Goods “Stickers” at 25c Yard
2? 1 piece 48-inch Blue Linen, warranted All Linen; was 65c yard. X
5b 1 piece 48-inch Rose Colored Linen, the best value at 65c yard. / gggt Jn
1 piece 48-inch Wistaria Linen, nothing better made at 65c yard. C
6 pieces Fancy Bordered Voiles: the prettiest goods at 75c to $1.25 yard. / ’VT 1
bC* 3 pieces Imported Tuckings, lovely for waists: were $1.50 yard. \ J 3.FC3 **'-
5 pieces Fancy Embroidered Mulls; our finest fabrics at 75c yard. /
Colored Wash Goods “Stickers” at 10c Yard
15 pieces Real Imported Dimity; former price 25c yard. \
2J 10 pieces Figured Flaxon, in odd colors; were 19c yard. ' g
6 pieces of the Finest Fancy Voiles, always sold at 25c yard. 38..7 \T 1
2? 9 pieces Organdie Rave, the newest printed effect; was 25c yard. ' 1 HTQ it
I 4 M. Rich & Bros. Co. p I
£
£
the acknowledgement of a number of
bows and some special songs At Monday
night's performance, the local singer’s
friends presented him with a beautiful
floral tribute, and the audience accord
ed him an ovation. Miss. Boardman. Mr
Edwards, Baby Cuddles and Master
Georgie all figured prominently in the art.
and the finishing number “On the Levee”
is as attractive a stage setting as has
ever been seen on a local stage Britt
Wood, a new comer In vaudeville and a
wonderful original comedian scored one
of the big individual hits on the bill. He
does a funny little song, followed by a
quaint tnonologue, and then does some
harmonica playing that is an applause
winner equal to any that has been re
corded at the Forsyth. Harrison Arm
strong’s Players In “Squaring Accounts”
tell an interesting story of how a news
boy wins a crusty old real estate agent,
introducing him to a game of craps, and
winning a three months rent hill.
Kappeler and Bru nay introduce a novel
ty in a singing playlet, using special
scenery and presenting a Hawaiian
Flirtation Miss Bninay is attractive
and qualified with just the right sort of
voice for her work
The Cycling Zonoros offer a very In
teresting comedy bicycle stunt, present
ing some original tricks, and win the
attention of the audience from the be
ginning Henry and Francis in a non
sensical number are also on the bill.
The show measures up tn the highest
standard the Forsyth has offered, and
played to the capacity of the house at
buth performances on Monday.
Suits
with
Norfolk Jackets
Today we re showing a splendid set of
Norfolks in cool crash and blue serge.
The crash is loosely woven, and being
very porous admits the air very freely.
The colors are blue mixtures, light tan
mixtures, light and dark grays.
The Jackets are made in several dif
ferent styles that is. some have box plaits,
others have the inverted plaits. Some have
no plaits and yoke in front, but have them in
the back.
These Suits are gaining in popularity
every day, and can he worn where most any
sack suit is permissible-
See the three lines we re showing at S2O.
$22.50 and $25.
Eiseman Bros., Inc.
11-13-15-17 Whitehall St.
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