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TUT ATLANTA (iEUKHTAN AND NLW a, FIR ASSEMBLY Readjustment of Convict Labor Necessary to Obtain Federal Aid. By JAMES B. NEVIN. The incoming Legislature will have one or two knotty problems to solve at its forthcoming: session In tlis matter of readjusting the employ ment *of convict labor within the State, and particularly* in shaping things so that future road work may nort interfere with the State’s par ticipation in the forthcoming distri bution of the Federal good roads fund. The Legislature certainly will in cline to provide work for convicts that will interfere as little ns pos sible with free labor of the State— it is obviously impossible to work the convicts at all. and not Interfere in acme degree with free labor and at the same time, the State will not be able to avail itself of the Fed eral good roads fund, where such roads are worked by convicts. The Federal Government will specifically require that all aid it eitends to the States in the matter of roads con struction ehall be extended to such roads only as are constructed by con tract labor, upon competitive bids. The Federal Government will help tr.oue roads that help themselves, but not otherwise If Georgia will spend, for instance, 120,000 on good roads construction, the National Govern ment will then supplement that amount with an additional $10,000, and pay an annual rental for the road thus constructed, as & post road. Bometime ago Governor Brown In quired of the Post office Department in Washington whether this State* $20,000 might not be furnished In convict labor, but be was informed that the National Government would not consent to that sort of arrange ment. The Governor, as a result of *hls correspondence, will lay the mat ter before the incoming Legislature in a special retiring message. It has been suggested that several of the larger counties truly combine and apply for this Federal aid fund, agreeing that the entire work shall ba done by contract labor. While It is admitted that this might comply with the latter of tlie Federal law, It nardly would comply with the spirit, and for that reason likely would not bo acceptable to the national author ities From every «ngle one views this question It presents great difficul ties. and yet there Is a keen desire on the part of incoming J^fflalAtor* to And some aatiafnrtorb way for Georgia to secure its share of the good roads fund Former Representative Rufe Baker, who aspired to be the handsomest man in the last Georgia Legislature, but lost the blue ribbon to John Hol der. or somebody, came down from the mountain fa*t!)ess of Lumpkin County Wednesday and had a look-ill on things around and about this burg The most engaging thing about Ru fus B. nowadays is a new and very elaborate mustache recently oecu- rnulated. It tends to enhance his al* ready attractive personal appearance no little, and wherever he wandered! he was “the synosure of all eyes/’ or words to that effect. A ntystachelps» Rufus B. was hand some enough, as everybody well knows, but this new fUifutf B , mus tache and all—my—! \ It is difficult to conceive how the grand old county of Lumpkin is to wabble through the next Legislature without Rufus B. on the Job! It is understood that a new bijl ie being considered for presentation in the next General Assembly, look ing to the construction of a Pryor Street viaduct across the State’s railroad property in Atlanta. Governor Brown vetoed the meas ure passed by the las$ General As sembly, upon the ground that, while it took care of Atlanta well enough, it did not safeguard the State’s in terests to his liking. In this view, he subsequently Wag wubstalned by the Legislature, as the bill failed of passage over the executive veto. It is understood the new measure will undt rtake to avoid the objec tionable features j>ointed out by the Governor in his velo message, andi the bill to be offered this tipie Will undertake to deed fairly and equitably both with the Stute and the city of Atlanta. Representative-elect Barry Wright, of Floyd County, who* has been elect ed president of the Cherokee Life Insurance Company, of Rome, will discontinue the active practice of law. but will not resign hi.- seat in the legislature, so hi* Rome friends say. Mr. Wright not only is one of the 1 rainiest young men in Georgia, a cracking good lawyer and Legisla tor of repute, but generally is cred ited with being the possesfor of a long business head. His selection to be president of the Cherokee is considered ideal. The question of Douglas McAr thur's right to a seat in the next Legislature's a Representative from the new county of V he* vr, will be one of the things fo .ttr.ict the at tention of the incoming House imme diately after organization. Mr. McArthur’s election never has been certified to the Secretary of State, and unless it is. it is difficult for some members to see how he is to have himself sworn in. At the same time, an election unquestion ably was held in Wheeler. and Mr. McArthur was named its first Re; - reaentative. The election managers, for fear there was no authority in law for the holding of the election, though, have declined to certify it to Secretary Cook. The entire matter will be thrashed out early in Uie next sassdon. The House is the only Judge of the quali fications of its own members White.City Park Now 1 -r Hire Messenger Boys To Romp With Dogs. “An in nocent act of a busy Brook lyn woman has caused a new craze In her neighborhood, which is the fashionable Flatbush section,” said a prominent Atlanta club woman, chat ting with a friend the other day. “I was stopping with my sister and had occasion to witness the fashion as : .t developed. This Brooklyn matron fround her household duties too heavy one day to enable her to take her $10o bull dog out for an airing. Her maid was busy, too, so ahe tele phoned to a messenger service com pany and had a boy detailed to her house. For an hbur the boy exer cised the dog. Other women though/ it r. good plan and now strings of uniformed boys may be seen leading costly dogs. Some of the youngsters enjoy the Job, and when out of sight of the owner they romp and play In vacant lots with the pete.” Keeping Rats in and Keeping Rats Out. "The other day when I was in New York.” remarked a buyer for on^ of Atlanta's big stores, “I was on a Thirty-ninth fitreet, Brooklyn, ferry boat and noticed that the hawsers mooring a liner to the Red Hook pier passed through what looked like big pie plates about four feet in diame ter. The disks were about half way between the ship and the pier I asked the ferryboat captain what they were for.” “ ‘Why,’ said he. 'those are to keep the foreign rats aboard and keep the American rats ashore.’" Things Have Changed Since That Time. “I have lived in Atlanta for about thirty-eight years.” said the book keeper for one of the big department stores, “and 1 never cease to marvel at the greatness of the town. When ever I get the chance l like to wan der about the streets downtown and in some parts of the residence sec tions. Just to note the progress that has been made in improvements. When 1 arrived In Atlanta there waa a swamp along side the old Union depot. My train f*ot in at night. I could hear the frogs croaking in the bullrushes by the trucks as I climbed down out of the passenger coach and looked about for a place to put up fur the night. The property where that swamp existed is worth a pret ty penny to-day. When I observe the great changes that are taking place I wonder if I am in the same city to which I came more than a quarter of a century ago. I can’t re member a time when some big pub lic improvement was not under wav. 11’ I’d hud a little money when I ar rived here to invest in real estate at the prices then existing I’d be a mil lionaire. But 1 didn’t have It, so there you are. It does beat all time how Atlanta grows!” BESTS FOOTPAD IN BUTTLE IN ALLEY Felled Twice With Brickbats, G, A, Sala Routs Robber After Desperate Fight. Grappling with a negro highway man in the darkness of Ryan's Alley at 2 o'clock Thursday morning, G. A. Balia, a “weinle” vender, succeeded In routing his assailant and saving a considerable amount of efish he had on his person. Struck twice in the head, Kalla battled valiantly, in spite of his dazed condition. He was later sent to a hospital. Kalla, a well-known figure about town, was on his way home after the day’s work. To reach the rear of his residence, 161 South Pryor, his path leads through Ryan's Al^ey. Just as he entered the darkest part of the alley he was struck on the head by a brickbat. Knocked down by the blow, but not rendered unconscious, he scrambled to his feet only to be felled by an other blow Again gaining his feet, he clinched with his assailant, mean while calling loudly for help. For some time they battled in the dark ness, then the bandit fled. THE PLAYS THIS WEEK SCHWAB TO AUCTION HOUSE. PROVIDEMCK, May 8.—Charles M. Schwab, who owns a house in the ex clusive east side section of this city, is to have the place sold at public auction on May 19. It was built at a cost of $250,000. PLEASING PLAY AT THE ATLANTA. Comedy and pathoa are * cleverly blended 1n “The Girl From Out Yon der,” the play which Is being given ' excellent presentation this week at the Atlanta Theater by the Miss Billy Long Company. It is one of the very best of the offerings by the company and the audiences that have attended the per ! formanees have gone away well pleased. Miss Long appears to have decided ad vantage In the role of Floateam and Mr. Vail the leading man. also has a con genial part. Miss Agnes Tinsley Har rison, the Atlanta girl, who is in the cast this week, has made a pronounced hit by her work. “The Girl” will be presented each evening the rest of the week. With matinee Saturday. EXCELLENT BILL AT THE FOR SYTH. Every Indication points tQ a wonder ful season at the Forsyth. Since the j return of Keith vaudeville to the busy theater, tho box office men have been forced to work overtime recording ad vance sales ajid supplying theatergoers with seats tor the dajly bargain mati nee and the evening performances. The theater Is as cool and as comfortable as a seaside resort, and every conven ience that is possible to Install has been provided for the patrons. The offering this week is one of ex ceptional quality and of mors than or dinary Interest. The program has been wedl selected and is being presented to the very best advantage. Of course the Mg feature is Gus Edwards’ Kid Kabaret, a company of fifteen clever girls and boys, who sing and dance and do the sort of comedy stunts that please people generally. Belle Story is winning well-merited ap plause with a series of real songs, while Williams. Thompson and Copeland are scoring a comedy hit that will last a long time. There lias never been a better impersonation of the real negro than the w'ork of Williams, and that the act is a hit, Is evidenced at all performances. The featured headliner for the corn ing week will be Paul Dickey and his company in “The Come Back.” Mr. Dickey is a famous football star. He was an “end” for Michigan, and is well known to a number of college members. ^Doctor’-: V »J/i DV KE 1 fir. Bern's BaAcr The question* answered below are general in character: the symptom* or diseases are given and the answers will apply to any case of sim ilar nature Those wishing further advice, free, may address Pr. Lewis Hater. College bldg., College-Ell wood Bis.. Dayton. Ohio, enclosing self addressed, stamped enrslope for reply. Full name and ad dress must be given twit only Initials or fictitious name will be used In my answers. The pre scriptions can he filled at aoy well-stocked drug store. Any druggist can order of wholesaler. "Mason" writes: "Foe years I haye been taking mcillclflf to cure ’constipation, llvor trouble and the usual diseases that come from that source. Headaches. sallow skin, kidney trouble, dark apots before my eye*, diaay spell* and twinges of rheu matism are getting worse " Answer: Take three grain sulpherb tablets (not sulphur). They are packed in sealed tubes with directions and are rv>nveni*nt. effective and hlgh- | Uf curative for such ailmenta as arise from i chronic constipation. If you are dyspeptic, also | take tablets trlnpcptlag. Mrs A D " ' Incontinence of urine can he curbed by using the following Tincture ctibeha. • 1 dram, tincture rhus aromatic. 2 drams, and | rotnp fluij balm wort. 1 «ul Ubv from 10 to i If* drops in water one hour before meals "Oma W " writes- "I have suffered with ea- , tarrh of the head for many years. This has 1 become so bad that It has affected my blood, i also my stomach and bowels to a very great ex- | tent. I shall appreciate an Immediate answer s as 1 suffer greatly " Answer - I would advise you to purchase a 2 ! >* package of Vdane powder, take one half » Uaapoonful of the powder and add to this a [ pin’ of warm water, snuff the water from the paliu of the hand through the (toairUa several > - .mes a dav Make a catarrh halm by mixing J one teaspoonful of powder with one ounce of ) vaseline, or land will do, and apply as far up ! the nostrils as possible. For the stomach, bowels J and blood I would recommend tlie following tonic £ Hyrur sarsaparilla comp.. 4 o*s.: comp, fluid ) balmwwrt. 1 o*., and 1 ox. of fluid ext buchu * tix by s' a king well in a bottle and lake one ( teaspoonful after each meal and at bed time. • • • j Gloria" writes: "1 would like you to prescribe > a good hair and scalp treatment. I am bothered ! with Itching scalp and dandruff My hair la J faded aud failing and none of the remedies I ! have trloi have done any permanent good ” Answer Go to your druggist and obtaia a 4 oa. j ar of piain yellow Mlnyol Apply as per dlrec- tloua. This treatment differs from ail and I have actually seen the astonishing transforma tion* which result from ita tie*. The dandruff and itching arc cured with two or three applica tions. while it makes the hair glossy, wavy and full of Interne natural color. "Myrtle" writes "Owing to my extreme thin ness I am frequently embarrassed by alighting re mark* of young people ('an you prescribe a sare remedy to Increase my weight?” Answer: 1 have so many gratifying report* from the users of three grain Hypo-Nuclane tablets, that 1 have become to regard these valuable lit - tie tablet* as a specific and prescribe them to all who arc acnemic. thin, wasting, nervous and debilitated. 1 recommend that you begin their use at once and continue regularly until your system is able to assimilate the fatty elements of your food: then you will grow plump and have plenty of red blood, with color in your com plexion and bright sparkling eyes of health. "Sick M. C." writes: I have been affected for some months with rheumatism and have taken much medicine in rain. Please give prewrlptlon that will cure ** Answer The most efficient praecription 1 have ever given for rheumatism is Iodide of potassium. drams: sodium salicylate, 4 drains, wine of OOtftUrum. ene-half ounce: comp, essence cardlol, 1 os : comp, fluid balniwort, 1 ox., and syrup sarsaparilla comp., <wa. Mix aud take a tea spoonful at meal time and at bed time. "Farmwife" write*: "Tou once recommended a home made oough ayrup. 1 tried it aud found it the iwat email and ooki syrup that I ever heard of It was so prompt in relieving the se verest coughs and colds and a pint bottle made at home lasted so loug that I have forgotten the ingredients. Kindly publish again " Answer The splendid laxative, home-ma cough ayrup is made by mixing a 14 ox. bottle of concentrated essence mentho laxene with a home-made sugar syrup. Directions on the bot tle tells how to uiafct and use. It is a Cine, cheap remedy. Johnson” writes: “1 am bothered greatly wllh Indigestion Things I like to eat nearly always cause a heavy ill-at ease feeling in my ttomach. and my breath is bad, while 1 am nervous, irri table and frequently can not sleep." Answer: A very excellent treatment which is widely prescTtl'ed for its gradual curative action, , as well as the instant relief it affords. Is tablets , trtopopttne. packed lu sealed * arums Take .. pink tablet after breakfast, white tablet after , dinner and Mue tablet after supper Continue and the curative agenciea will soon restore nat ural digestion "Mr* M f* ‘ writes "I am recovering from a loug illness, but am very weak, nervous, sleep- i less and have little appetite. Can you giv, me ) a good touic restorative treatment?' ) Answer Have the following precrlption filled < and take a teaapnonful before meal*: Pyrup of ( hrpophoephite* comp., n o» tincture cadomane s comp.. 1 a* (iu*t car.ismon' Mix and shake > well hK-»re using This is a tin# nerve tonic and S system 'cole for oU1 and young. S -HH-i-H-H-H-H-i-i-H-H-H-I-H-H- ■ il I i I 1 I H 1 H-M-M-H-M- THE NTEST JEST STARTING ■ii—THOTinrii 'i—aw— mu ■—iii—iii— —■ ii mi i iiiauu 111 — ■ iiaiii This Is a Good Time To Enter . Timid boy and girl contestants are asking us, every day, if it is too late to enter this contest for free Shetland pony outfits. Our answer is that now is the right time. The “too late” period will be here before we realize it, though, and every boy and girl who wants to compete for one of these splendid outfits is urged to send in a nomination blank bv to-day’s mail. WOULDNT YOU LIKE TO OWN THIS OUTFIT? And wouldn’t your enjoyment from its use be doubled if your own efforts had earned it for you? Certainly! And this delight is ahead for the winners in this great contest. Why not send your nomination blank to-day, and make an effort to be among the winners? ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooococoocoooop I nominate, as a candidate in The Hearst’s Sunday American and Atlanta Georgian Pony Outfit Contest: Name •».»«.^ ....... Address This Nomination Blank » - . «rr > • • < •'w • • •.».«. ,• Starts You With A Thousand Votes Nominated by Address , GOOD FOR 1,000 VOTES Only one nomination blank can be voted for any contestant. Subscript ion blanks and printed instructions for the use of contestants are now ready. Sent anywhere on request. To-day’s Vote Coupons appear on Page Two of this newspaper—Ask your friends to save the Vote Coupons for you. They will be found in The Georgian every week day and in every issue of Hearst’s Sunday American. Address all inquiries, nomination blanks, vote coupons, etc., to PONY CONTEST EDITOR Hearst’s Sunday American and Atlanta Georgian 20 East Alabama St. ATLANTA, GA. Hf< n i i*H"i I'l-ji m :: i:: h i-; i i i i i.r ;; j t i i i fTp