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6 Ml IL ffl PRICE PAID LAST YEAR FOR ROADS State Geologist Reports Geor gia's Progress in Highway Building to Governor. That $4,127,899 whs sp-nt for the Im • prnvement of public roads In Georgia within the last yea: Is show t. by the re port of the state geologist's department submitted todax to Governor Brown. S. \V. Ah Callie, the geologist, glx s Interesting details of the progress mad' in road building, and they will lie pre sented to the legislature in the discus sion over the state hlghxvax eornmls slon bill. Here is part of Mi McCal lie's report. "The estimated public road mileage of the state of Georgia In 1911 was 93.986. which Is an Increase of 1,794 miles over the road mileage of 1909. the d-Hte of the last statistical toad data published by this department The ta ble also show 1 - that during last yea there were constructed in the state 35 miles of macadam toad. 235 miles of road surfaced with grave! anil chert, and 4.077 miles of road surfai r d with sand-clay mixtures These figures show that within the last two years, there has been very rapid progress made in; im proving the >.yads of the state "Os the 146 counties of the stat<* 116 employ convicts and 30 use statue or hired labor, the total number of con victs employed be ing 4.744 "The expenditures on public »>aiis and bridges in 1911 were 8659,002 com mutation lax and $1,770,697 property tax. making a total money expenditure of $2,504,699. To this sum should be added $1,623,200. an estimated money value of convicts furnished by the slab* together with the value of statute labor nf those counties not using convicts and those using both convicts and stat ute labor. This makes a gland total of road expenditute last yeai of $4,127,899 "In comparing the total road mileage of the state with the total estimated road expenditures it will be seen Unit each mile of public road cost last year $19.15. or $1.58 |>er Inhabitant based on the census of 1915 t." COUNTESS’ DANCE COSTUME TWO FIG LEAVES AND APPLE <t.\K BLI’F'I’S, MASS. Aug 6 This summer resort almost fell off the Is land today when somebody spread a story that the titian-hfilred Countess Irtngard A'onßottenthat has a new dance, in which her costume consists of two fig leaves and an apple. And it's true. The Countess Irmgard. who appears at smart gatherings, has invented a new dance, called "The Temptation of Eve." In this dance the countess parries a large apple. The fruit represents the apple which made so much trouble for Adam, with the snake as the villain. The countess' costume Is cut In the shape of two fig leaves. But they will ho extra large leave® large enough, ac cording to the countess’ idea, of suf ficient clothes. However, it is whispered that this dance is so startling it will never do for this quiet summer ic-ort. The countess is going to trx it on some city < f cavalier tendencies first. BANKRUPTCY VIOLATIONS ALLEGED IN INDICTMENTS MONTGOMERY. AI.A Aug 6. -The Federal grand jury has returned in dictments against G. Al Saliba. alias V. Hanna, and N George, former mer - chants, of Roanoke. Ala.. charging them with violating the Federal bank ruptcy laws by concealing certain prop erty from the bankrupt court and tire receive' - . The indictments grow out of Proceedings tiled hero about two weeks ago by W. Hodnett. trustee In bank ruptcy in the Federal courts of Georgia in the bankrupt estate of Thomas ,<■ Co.. of Franklin. Ga CULPEPPER. VA„ SWEPT BY DISASTROUS FIRE RICHMOND. V\ , Aug 6. \ disastrous fire broke <»ut late last night in Culpep er, a Virginia t«»wb of H.OOO inhabitants A telephone message from a neighbor ing town at 9 a. m. saitl that all wire? were down to Culpeper, and that the la’- eat report from there stated that the Are was sweeping through the entire business section of the town The latest message from Culpeper came from a railroad operator who said that the fire was driving him from his key. He stated the flames were then under control, but that practically the entire business district had been wiped out BAKER SUCCEEDS BLUN AS POSTMASTER IN SAVANNAH t SAVANNAH. GA. Aug (1. Incident Io the appointment o! Manus S Bake. Jr., to sm eed Captain Henry Bum Jr. resigned, as postin.tste: at Saxannaa two other importuni changes haxelaep made in the postofllce AV. C. Greene. superintendent of .ir> m lively, bus been promoted to assist ant postniastei, to succeed All Bak. and Thomas It Nugent, at present su perintendent of the mailing division has been mad. superintend* tit of ma. - These changes become effective at once Captain Blun's resignation and At Balter's commission became ef fect ir< yesterdax TALK OF BULL MOOSE PAPER. BIRMINGHAM. ALA.. Aug. 6. AV., d from chi. ago. where the Bull Moose parts is in contention, is to the effect that another daily newspaper mat he started in Alabama Th. Alabama del. ' ion *o th. convention has been riu I: i>> bi piou- ’ AUGUSTANS HERE TO ANTAGONIZE BILL FOR • SECRET CITY BALLOT City Attorney U Henry Cohen. Judge I E H. Callaway and Councilmen George IAV Wright and J. Frank Carswell, of Augusta, were due in Atlanta today to appear this afteronon before the mu i nieipal government committee of the house of representatives to protest against a bill which ha® been intro duced providing for a secret ballot in .the genera! election there in December ' • 'jthe' Augustan®, among them T. F Harrison and AV. Inman Curry, ate in 1 | Atlanta in behalf of the bill. The bill is the outgrowth of 1.. C. Hayne and others, withdrawing from the white primary for municipal offi cers. which was to have been held on July io Mr. Hayne is a candidate for mayor. The Hayne contingent alleged ' a packed registration list and when the rule® of the primary were changed so 1 that a partisan committee should purge the list, they withdrew from the pri- • maty and announced that their candi date would run in the general election. The general election is governed by Ihe open ballot syst m anti the Littleton el •■merit. or those in favor of Dr J. R. Littleton for mayor* decided to have a secret ballot in December’s general election. ' ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS ANNULMENT OF BANK’S CHARTER A i’GI'STA GA., Aug. 6. - Attorney General Thomas S. Welder, in behalf of the state of Georgia, has petitioned the superior court of Richmond county to annul the chatter of the Citizens Trust Company on the grounds that it many times violated the penal and banking laws of the stale of Georgia. Judge E. H. Gallaway, in behalf of the deposi tors, asked that a receiver be named. Judge Hammond took the matter un der advisement and named James P. Armstrong, cashier of the Irish-Ameri can bank, as receiver for the defunct Institution. , It is understood that the state bank examiner's report will show about $150,000 of notes and accounts that are ’ uncollectable. FEDERAL GRAND JURORS CRITICISE EX-GOVERNOR MONTGOMERY. ALA.. Aug. 5. I Thotlgh his name was not mentioned. former Governor Comer came in for . criticism in the final report returned by | the Federal grand Jury. Tlte report de. timed that indiscriminate condemning and unjust criticism of courts and Judges, for political advantage or per sonal advancement, should be con demned by all thoughtful and conser vative citizens. The report said that 1 attack® of this kind sap respect for the ■ courts. , WILKES' RETURNS DECREASE. A\ ASHINGTON, GA.. Aug 6. Wilkes county's. la.xablt,’ values show a de '■tease of approximately s2f>.ooo. ac : int uing to the tax digest which has just been cmnph'ted nnd foVwartbd to , the comptroller gene'al. The city shows an increase of more titan SIOO,- 000 over 1911 The returns for Wash ington ate approximately |2.00(l,000 and for AVilkt" county. $4,000,000. ATTHE THEATERS RECORD CROWD ENJOYS FINE BILL AT FORSYTH An audience which occupied every seat In the house and made standing room at a premium enthusiastically applauded and put a Monday night (> K. on the bill which Managei Hugh Cardoza offers Forsyth patrons this 1 week. Marshall P. Wilder, known bound the world as a prince of entertainers, and Ethel Green, the dainty come dienne. carried off the honors, while any one of five other excellent acts might be named for the next place. Mr. AA ilder has a fund of interesting stories > | nnd he tolls them in away w hich can not fail to please. Miss Green is win some and pretty and sings some songs in a wax which captivates her audience Arthur Mt Watters and Grace Tyson in their "1912 Review” made a decided hit and they were called back for sev ; oral encores. They have some catchy songs, interesting dances and clever burlesques in their repertoire. Gordon Eltirid and company in "Won ' By a Leg" preset a funny and nov-i skit, while the Van Der Koors do illu i slon stunts which are laugh producers. Annstrong nnd Ford, a vaudeville duo with a clever act. and the Three Vos carys. comedy gymnasts, together with Pathe pictures, complete one of the best bills seen this summer. Out of Sorts ■ When everything go ea wrong and the future look® black, instead of moping around go right to your druggist and ask for Tutt’s Pills You will find this a short | cut to happiness, because they will remove the cause of your trouble which is nothing more than a »lug gish liver. At your drug gist sugar coated or plain. MEETING NOTICE. t(’onrsauga Tribe No. 23. I. <> R. M will give I a Smoker at their Wig- i wain. 86 Central avenue, Wednesday evening. Au- ! gust 7. The Adoption Degree w ill also be con* . forced. Good music and ; a pleasant time guaran- i teed All members of . ■’onesauga Tribe and | Sister Tribes cordiHlh in- , x ited to be w it h us. G. T. (’< (ft NETT Sachem GEo. \ CRANE, C. of R. / THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEM^.TUESDAV. AUGUST 6. 1912. MEH BANDIT 7 SEEKING DEFICE “Al” Jennings, Reformed. Runs for County Attorneyr-Once Under Life Sentence. i OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug. 6.—The most remarkable (andidacy for nomi nation to office al the approaching Au gust primaries in Oklahoma is that of "Al” Jennings, former outlaw and train robber, once sentenced to life impris onment and then pardoned. Jennings is seeking the office of county attorney of Oklahoma county on the Democratic ticket. H< has made such an effective campaign that wager® are being freely offered that he will be nominated and elected. Jennings is practicing law in Okla homa City. When his candidacy was annoum ed it was not taken seriously. However, a surprising change has taken plate in the last six weeks. Jennings has the support of many of the most influential men of Oklahoma, including ministers, lawyers, church members, membe s of civic organizations and public officials. One of the leading . newspaper- of Oklahoma City is help ing him. Had Jennings tried to dodge his criminal record he might have made little progress in his campaign. Bui lie did not, and on the platform and In the newspapers admitted tlte facts of his past career, told what he had done, said that his misfortune® were due to tlte blunders of youthful folly and law less i nvitonnient, and then defied his enemies to point to a single misstep he had made since liberated from prison nine or ten years ago. WOUNDED MAN MAY LIVE. AA’ASHINGTON. GA.. Aug 6 The condition of M. AA’einstein, the Wash ington merchant who was slabbed in his store last Thursday by Full Rosen bet g in a dispute over some Jeans over alls, is reported slightly improved to day and hope .is now held out that lie will survive. Rosenberg is htlll in jail on the waitant sworn ouA by Mis. Weinstein, ebarging assault with intent to kill. J - L -- ' 1 " READ THIS. Ttis Texas Wonder cures kidney end i t.ladder troubles, removing gravel, cures diabetes, weak and lame back’s, rheum®- tism, and all Irregularities of the kidneys snd bladder >n both men and women Regulates oladder troubles in children i If not sold by your druggist, will be s_-nt ’ by mall on receipt of SI.OO. One small | bottle is two months’ treatment and .«•!■ I dom fails to perfe-t a cure Send sorta» | tln'oni..’. ,’rom this and other states. Dr E. AA’. Hall. 2926 Ollve-st . St Louis. Mo sold bx urugetst* i ONIV4 I I MORE DAYS I J OF THIS GREAT OFFER I B| .id t am. if tlif ER k iimt.t ■ ev.- mTere.i in ,\t t„.|.. . ■■ H| 155.00 GOLD FILLED M SI.OO I Flames Guaranteed la Years RB I All work guaranteed the same as when you inly full B 8 ■B Kemembm■; The sale <■;,.«•■>• Saturday night. Columbian Optical Store 81-83 Whitehall St. In- Columbian Book Store. -J-——!-- Wilton Jellico Coal $4.50 PER TON Place Your Order Before Advance JELLICO COAL CO. 82 Peachtree St. Both Phones 3668 t ARMIES INSURE PEACE, FOREIGN MINISTER OF KAISER’S REALM SAYS PARIS. Aug. 6.—ln a notable inter view given here today Herr Kiderien- Waechter. the German foreign minister, expressed a plea for closer relations between France and the German em pire and uttered his regret that there were certain points relating to north ern Africa upon which the two coun tlies could not agree The Interview was published in the newspaper Figaro. After expressing his regret that minor differences of opinion between the two powers exist ed the German foreign minister said: "But the entente cordiale is possible on many points with regard to the at titude of the continental powers to ward Turkey.” Touching the United States, Herr Kiderlen- Waechter went on: Even in the face of the agreement existing between France and Germany aimed forces must be maintained, but not for war. These armies insure peace. But the>’ must be kept in view of any danger which may befall us from the Far East or from America.” MERCHANTS VISIT COLUMBUS. f 01.1 MBI S. GA.. Aug. 6—The mer chants convention in Columbus, which began yesterday under such flattering auspices, will come to a close this aft ernoon. Hundreds of visiting merchants have been in the city during the past two days and they have been royally entertained by the people of this city. Tailors Are <iood fellows, E»ut you won't need them if you travel with a ard robe Trunk, Steamer size, $15.00 to $37.50. Vacation size, $35.00 to $75.00. LIEBERMAN’S The House of Guaranteed Baggage 92 Whitehall COKE DAVIS Fire and Casualty Insurance 504-5-6 GRANT BUILDING. ATLANTA . SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT For the six months ending June 30. 1912. of the condition of the NEW YORK PLATE GLASS INSURANCE CO. •iw .4 ':■■■ jt of' New york. Organized under the’ laws of the state of New York, made to the governor of the state of Georgia, in pursuance of the laws of said state. Principal office; Maiden Lane and William Street, New York. I. CAPITAL STOCK. Whole amount? of capital stock $200,000.00 Amount paid up in cash . ... 200'000.00 11. ASSETS. Total assets of the company, actual cash market va1ue5962,436.03 111. LIABILITIES. Total liabilities ... $962,436.03 IV. INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1912. Total income actually received during the first six months in ca5h.5331.579.14 V. EXPENDITURES DURIhTG THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1912. Total expenditures during the first six months of the year in cash. $320,023.10 A copy of the ai t of incorporation, duly certified, is of file in the office of the insurance commissioner. STATE OF NEW YORK—County of Nev. York. Personally appeared before the undersigned. .1 Carroll French, who, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the secretary of the New Yotk Plate Glass Insurance Company, and that the foregoing statement is correc t and true. j. <• FRENCH. Secretary. Sworn to and subscribed before me. this 17th da.v of July, 1912 JAMES k.’f’LARK. Notary Public Westchester County. Name of State Agent—COKE DAVIS. I Name of Agent at Atlanta—COKE DAVIS. MATHEWS & HILL “Insurance of All Kinds” 1301-2-3 Empire Building ATLANTA, GA. Phones: Main 1748, Atlanta 172 SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT For the six months ending June 30. 1912, of the condition of The Franklin Fire insurance Company OF PHILADELPHIA. organized under the laws of the state or' Pennsylvania, made to the gov ernor of the State of Georgia, in pursuance of the laws of said state Principal office. 421 Walnut St.. Philadelphia. I. CAPITAL STOCK. Whole amount of capital stock $ 5(10,(100 uu Amount paid up in < ash 11. ASSETS. Total assets of the company, actual cash market va1ue51.328.397 36 111. LIABILITIES. Total liabilities .... $" '”s ”9' -i' IV. INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR"I9I2’ Total imome aetuallx received during the first six months in ■ $ 742.348 37 V. EXPENDITURES DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE- ' YEAR 1912. ■ Total expenditures during the first six months of the xeai in iasll $ 828,908 57 Greatest amount Insured in an\ one risk. .. . .$ 30.000.0 ft Total amount nf insurance outstanding, . . 255 386N26J1ft A copy of th. .n t of incorporation, duly certified, is of file in the office of the insurance commissioner STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA City and County of Philadelphia. Personally appeared before the undersigned, a commissioner of deeds of ihe state of Georgia at Philadelphia. Pa . Alfred E. Duncan, w ho. being dnlx sworn, deposes and «ays that he is the president of The Franklin Fir, in surance Companx of Philadelphia, and that the foiegoing statement is cor ' md true. ALFRED E. DUNCAN. President. Sw.-rn tn and subscribed before me this 31st dax of Juix. 19! THUS .1 HUNT. i’ommis-ionc i of Deed® ~f th,- Stab of Georgia at Phiiach phia l’a. Nam*.- of Agents a ktlanu MATHEWS & HILL, MAH INES LAND'" IN NIGAM Troops Embark for Protection of United States Citizens’ Property. Washington, Aug 6. —a message to the state department states the naval collier Justin landed 350 marines on the west coast of Nicaragua today at Corinto. They will be kept there as an emer gency force to send to interior points to protect American property. Commander Terhune, at Managua, has stationed a guard of marines at the American legation Dispatches from Nic aragua today report no developments in the revolution. CRITICISES ALABAMA JUDGES. MONTGOMERY. ALA., Aug. 6. Holding that there is no excuse for three-fourths of the reversals of cases in Alabama, Representative W. O. Mulkey, of Geneva, in a letter to the state reform commission, criticising judges of Alabama., declares that the judges devote too little attention to study and too much to social and busi ness affairs. LEG BROKEN BY AUTO. I MARIETTA. GA., Aug. 6.—Emery | Caldwell, nineteen years old, who works ft>r the McNeel Marble Company, of this city, had his right leg broken just iiii You Will Know Them OUR SHOES WE SELL THEM J ~ . ■■ To make room for our NEW 1 FALL GOODS, we NOW - OFFER OUR ENTIRE | STOCK AT COST! b MEN’S OXFORDS, $1.05, $2.50. $2.95. All styles WOMEN’S OXFORDS, $1.05, $2.50, $2.05, All styles Guaranteed Values—Satisfied Customers the ROYAL SHOE STORE 86 North Broad Street Frank H. Reynolds & Co. EDGAR DUNLAP GENERAL AGENTS INSURANCE AGENCY (Surety Department.) GENERAL AGENTS (Casualty Department.) Candler Building 2d Floor dler Bldg . Phone Ivy 5277 Phone Connections OLSON <£ SMITH. Mgrs.. Empire Bldg., Atlanta. Ga. J SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT For the six months ending June 30. 1912, of the condition of the U. S. FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, OF BALTIMORE. Organized under the laws of the state of Maryland, made to the governor of the state of Georgia, in pursuance of the laws of said state. Principal Office—United States Fidelity Building. Baltimore. Md. I. CAPITAL STOCK. Whole amount of capital stock $2,500,000.00 Amount paid up in cash $2,000,000.00 11. ASSETS. Total assets of (he company, actual cash market va1ue56,921,228.36 111. LIABILITIES. Total liabilities $6,921,228.36 IV. INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1912. Total income actually received during the first six months in ’’ash $2,761,645.1 8 V. EXPENDITURES DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1912. Total expenditures during the first six months of tlte year in cash $2,570,536.66 A copy of the act of incorporation, duly certified, is of file in the office of the insurance commissioner. STATE OF MARYLAND—City of Baltimore. Personally appeared before the undersigned George R. Callis who. being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the secretary of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and that the foregoing statement is cor rect and true. GEORGE R. CALLIS, Secretai y. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of July, 1912. GEORGE W. MANLY, Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Georgia in Maryland, at Baltimore City. Name of State Agents—OLSON & SMITH. Name of Agents at Atlanta—FßANK H. REYNOLDS & CO. and EDGAR DUNLAP INSURANCE AGENCY. Frank H. Reynolds & Co. INSURANCE I Fire, Surety Bonds, Casualty Insurance 914 CANDLER BUILDING PHONE IVY 5277 SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT TX Foi the six months ending June 30, 1912, of the condition of the EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF CHARLESTON. organized under the laws of the state of South Carolina, made to the gov erno of the state of Georgia, in pursuance of the laws of said stale Principal office. Equitable building. Broad and Church St« I. CAPITAL STOCK. Whole amount of .-ejdtal stock S2OO 000 00 Amount paid up in .aHt . . 11. Abot rs. Total assets of the companx. actual ush market value t-iyr, u.-.v ■.« 111. LIABILITIES. Total liabilities -. jK . a-oo® IV. INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1912 Total income aetuallx- received (luring the tiis.l six months in - s9’* 597 93 ; V. EXPENDITURES DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1912. 61 Total expenditures during the first six months of the year in ( ash. . . . . $9'430 44 I Greatest amount insured in any one risk sll 500 00 ' ’ Total amount of in.-j’anee outstandingll 610014 (10 A copy of the act of incorporation, duly certified, is ..r'file in the office of rhe insurance commissioner. STATE OF’ SOUTH CAROLINA Countx of Charleston Personal!) ipfrearet befi th undersigned, William' G Mazvck wh« in « "” ' n - deposes and saj > that he isxhe seereta-x-treasuier of tha F.iiuitab ■ Fite Insurance Companx. and that th. foregoing statement is .or ‘-'■ I and true. WILLIA M G M AZYt’K Sworn to ami subscribed be! this 23d dax of Julr. 1912 WILLIAM II DFN’KIN. ' i■ i k I'Ttij t <'hn i < tin ('niiiitv Nam- of stat, \gent —F. H. REYNOLDS. ' '“ uullty ’ Name of Ag nt at Atlanta—F. H. REYNOLDS & CO. above the knee while trying to mount a • moving automobile driven by his cou«- s in. Mr. Duckett. He was taken to a lo f cal sanitarium and the broken limb was t set. He is doing nicely.