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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 101.°,. By MINISTERS “Too Many of Our Pastors Are Guilty,” Declares Famous Sun day School Worker. "Too many are guilty for the Gen era! Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U. 6. A., to ever bar the use of tobacco among its ministers.” This statement was made Thurs day by William H. Ridgeway, a wealthy manufacturer of Coatesville, Pa., a commissioner to the meeting of the Northern Presbyterian As sembly, anent the agitation of the question as to whether the church would require absolute abstinence by ministers from use of the weed. Mr. Ridgeway is known to every •Sunday school student in America. He writes the International Sunday School lessons for the Sunday School i' mes, published in Philadelphia, and is editor of the "Busy Men's Column” of that paper. Immediately upon his arrived here he was oecleged with in- v!cations, without number, to teach Sunday school classes next Sunday. Dr. Hull was the fortunate one, and the students of this progressive Methodist Sunday school will have the pleasure of hearing Mr. Ridge way next Sunday morning. Too Many Enjoy Smoko. "Oh, no," said Mr. Ridgeway, to a Georgian reporter, •’there is no dan ger of the Northern Presbyterian As sembly invading the personal rights of its. preachers: loo many of them are guilty. Just look around the ho tel lobby here some night and you will eee some of the foremost men of the church serenely enjoying con verse with Lady Nicotine or induc ing in the even more talked-of habit of chewing tobacco.” Mr. Ridgeway is a "teetoatler" him- «< if. but he says that preachers are human beings, just as other folks, and that their personal habits ire not subjects for legislation by the General Visembly of the church. ‘And yet." said he, “if I were a 'r.inipter, I would not use tobacco in any form 1 sometimes think, when 1 mn standing before a class of young > • n, that if they know I lo not use • ooaeco at all, they are saying to : iemselves. There is a man who can ontrol his desires; lie is a good man for me to emulate.’ I think it is an added link in a man's strength if he can show the world that he is- above his inclinations. And certainly the :.>e of tobacco is a human weakness. "Rut. then, you know these Presby terians have got to ‘scrap’ about enmeshing. They have that old Scotch s.nrii which forbids the amicable set tlement of an> question. If it is not mie thing it is another. That ie one of the beauties of this great church of ours. Every man lias a voice, an equal voice, ami be can raise as much disturbance as be pleases. If you want to start something just propose it In a PreJbytcrian meeting. “This question of conservatism and radicalism, or, as it is often called, progressive sm, is just another of our little family ‘Scraps.’ Why, when the e'ection is over this afternoon these fellows will have their arms about each other and you would never know * hat there had been a hot fight for i he moderatorship. The whole Pres byterian C’hureh is progressive; ’( v ouid .not take a step back for any thing. It is in the very center of the Pgbt for Christianity, and there is no t bought further frbm their minds than to return to the ways of yesterday. Will Continue to Expand. "No matter Who is elected moder ator. the church will continue to branch out in new fields. Progressive .and liberal? Why. the ( hijrch always has been liberal, ready to concede individual rights and keen io adopt every idea that opens a new field for work. You can bank on it — is no such individual as a re- ry Presb yterian.” ENGRAVING '00 Calling Cards, Including Plate, $1.75. Church Programs, Engagement An- ouncements, Initial Stationery, Bust less Cards, Calling Cards, Letter Heads and Envelopes, WEDDING Invitations fur nished on short notice. ■Jest Paper—Work Guaranteed. Special Rates on Large Orders. R. E. E ASTERLIN Ptg. & Engraving Co. When You Want Our Solic itor io Caii With Samples and Price List Kindly Phors fvy 4797 W/t Peachtree SL Atlanta, G» 251 PULPITS OPEN; LACK APPLICANTS Report Shows Need /or Ministers in Southern Field—Funds Ready, Men Scarce. Assertion that there are 250 more ministerial positions in the Southern Presbyterian field than there are men to fill them is made in the report of the executive committee on Christian education and ministerial relief, filed Thursday with the Assembly of the Southern Church. The report declares there is urgent need for 250 ministers in the home field, and funds for the salaries of these recruits are •ready as soon as the men can be obtained. An addi tional 200, the report sets forth, will be needed in the foreign field shortly. The report shows that the maxi mum amount of aid the committee is able to give annually to each candi date for the ministry to aid in the completion of college and seminary course is $100, and it has been neces sary to decrease this slightly during the past three years. One out-of every six or seven stu dents in the State institutions of learning in the South comes from a Presbyterian home, and this commit tee Is using special effort to see that the best pastoral oversight is given these students. During the year aid has been given to 61 ministers. 150 widows and 18 orphans in 229 needy homes. The oldest ministemvho is a beneficiary is 87 years of ar* J and has given 64 years of service to the church; the From A-B-C To D—! and School Closes SOUTH NORWALK, CONN., May 15.—Winnipauk’s public school had to close down for the most peculiar cause on record. James McGraw was ploughing in a neighboring field and the force and character of his utterances were such that the ear drums, nerve* and* sensibilities of teachers and pupils were sadly shocked "You must stop such talk" cried the schoolmistress, and as she remov ed her fingers from her ears, she got this: “If you don’t like my plough talk, 1 reckon you better move the school! Nothin’ else will make the horse move, and I kinder think he likes my style o' talk. His names Sa tan." And as McGraw persisted in think ing his flow of language was far su perior to anything in the books, school had to be let out for the day. AN ATLANTA BELLE Miss Margaret Traylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Traylor, one of the popular members of the younger social set. The photograph was taken at the Driving Club reception. youngest minister on the roll of bene ficiaries is 41 years old and an in valid. No One Like Garden, Declares Campanini NEW YORK. May 15.—Cleofonte Campanini, director of the Chicago Opera Company, sailed for Europe to day to get new talent for the Chicago troupe. “I can’t get along without Mary Garden," he said. "You know I must have her to sing for me next season. There is no one like her." “Caruso? Ah, there is only one,” was his reply. State Comptroller to Settle the Claims of Jasper and Butts at Hearing Wednesday, Statements made Thursday to Comptroller General William A. Wright by the Solicitor General of Jasper County disclosed a hot rivalry on between Jasper and Butts Coun ties for the bulk of the Central Geor gia Power Company’s taxes. Comptroller W r right set Wednesday for a hearing, when representatives of both counties will be heard. The hear ing will be held in Mr. Wright's of fice in the Capitol. One hundred thousand dollars of th* power company's taxes is returned in Jasper County and $620,000 in But:s County. This is rankly disproportion ate, according to the Jasper Couniy attorney. He told Mr. Wright that five-eighths of the power company’s property was in Jasper County and only three-eighths in Butts Countv. The tax returns, he argued, should h, in this proportion. It will be determined at the hearing exactly where the county line is sit uated that divides the property u.j 1 the value of the property on each sid<. of the line, after which the Comp troller will make a decision as to th proportion of the tax returns to which each county is entitled. The Coffee Crutch Never gets folks very far along the road to Wellville. Coffee deludes many (because it contains a poisonous drag, caffeine,) and the more it is leaned upon the more it cripples its users. If coffee makes the going difficult, suppose you leave it off for a while and try Instant Postum This pure food-drink, made from choice, whole wheat and the juice of Southern sugar-cane, contains no drug whatever, but is genuine nourishment. A level teaspoonful of Instant Postum in an ordinary eup of hot water dissolves instantly and makes it right for most persons, A big cup requires more and some people who like strong things put in a heaping spoonful and temper it with a large supply of cream. Experiment until you know the amount that pleases your palate and have it served that way in the future. Postum cornea in two forms. Regular (must he boiled.) Instant Postum doesn’t require boiling but is prepared instantly by stirring a level teaspoonful in a eup of hot water. — “Th ’ a Reason” for Postum Solti by grocers everywhere UPON PRISON FARE Councilman Characterizes Feed ing at Police Station as “Inhuman Treatment.” Criticism of the food served prlj- | oners In Atlanta's police station was] made Thursday by Thomas I. Lynch, j chairman of the Council Vrlson Com- j mittee. He said he had just discov ered that only two meals a day were | served to persons detained at the sta tion, and that they were poor meals, too. "Such treatment Is Inhuman," he I declared. "It Is the worst sort of j tyrannical persecution, tvy(h the atti tude of the police being to arrest any and everybody on slight pretext. I want every member of Council’to go down and look at the food and then imagine himself confined and forced to eat it. I am already at work to bring about reforms.” ' ; As chairman of the Prison Commit- i lee. Councilman Lynch has the active i supervision of the city stockade. Meals are sent from there to the ;to- ] lice station. He first criticised the ! peas, fat meat, turnip greens and the I like as too coarse food, but did no: decide to make a fight until he dis covered it always got cold in the two- mile haul to the police station, and that no supper ever was sent. It has always been the custom it the police station to serve only two meals a day. the argument being that the prisoners need no more during confinement. Councilman Lynch's fight will he for an Increased fund for food for prisoners. Omission of Tariff Hearings Justified WASHINGTON. May 15.—Mors j than 1,500 briefs have been filed with J the Senate Finance Committee on items affected by the Underwood tariff bills since that measure has reached the Senate. Personal in- | tervlews have been granted to more i than 500 persons interested in man ufacturing and importing during the last ten days and countless letters and messages received. This is the answer of the members of the Finance Committee to the j criticism directed against them by Representatives because they have not granted public hearings. Women of Mexico Boycott U. S, Goods Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MEXICO CITY. May 16.—A boy cott of United States goods was de clared here to-day by leading socie ty women because of the refusal of the American Government to recog nize the Huerta administration. The Woman's Club has undertaken the movement and declares it will try to extend it to all classes throughout the republic. It is reported that the Mexican Government has been able to nego tiate a loan of $75,000,000 from a Brit ish firm. “Hello!” “Hello!” Appetite and Digestion Busy? Then you possess the real secret of good health. Guard it carefully and at the first sign of distress or weakness take HOSTETTER’S STOMACH BITTERS It promotes and maintains health. Get a bottle. It will help you. PLATES Made and Delivered DR. E. 6. GRIFFIN’S GATE CITY DENTAL ROOMS 24J Whitehall Street (Over Brown A Allen's) Gold Crowns S4-Bridge Work $4 All Work Guaranteed Noun 8-8 Phone M, 1708 Sunday* 8-1 Half Price Sale of Royal Society Finished and Unfinished Pieces. . RICH & BROS. CO. 110c to 25c Val Laces at 3 I A Suit Sale at The kind of suits you have reason to expect to pay double for and earlier in the season you would. Some are of soft French serge; some of the widewale storm serge: some of Bedford cord. Not a great many in all; there will be less after people see this an nouncement. Staph* blues and blacks, coats messaline silk lined and fitted with silk shield*. Every Other Suit In Stock Reduced $15.00; Values to $25. $23.50; Values to $40. $28.75; Values to $ti<). (Ready-to Wear, Second Floor.) 10(* to 25c laces for 6c. The statement is trite. We feel it. We know that 3 and 4 yards of wanted laces for the usual price of 1 yard is a merchandising scoop—an achievement that calls for all tlie red ink in the hot tie and all the large type in the print er’s case. But whv indulge in hysteria? The mere state ment over Rich's name is sufficient. You know it is true. The laces are in the window for you to see; at our counters for vou to handle—we know vou will appreciate the BAR GAIN just as much as if we had shrieked it in a page of box car letters. The laces are an importer’s close-out lot. Iden tical laces from the same importer have sold over our coun ters for 15c and 20c; not a yard is worth less than 10c; some are worth 25c. Variously in white and real tints, edges and insertings to match. Widths from to 4*4 inches. There a re- French Vais g* Round Thread Vais Normandy Vais Calais Vais Shadow Vais V Matched Sets 3 *n 1 Cl $1.25& $1.50 Muslinwear, Kimonos, Etc. Enthusiasm will run riot here to-morrow. For we offer just the very kimonos, house dresses and muslinwear lor which you would gladly pay $1.25 and $1.50, at 98c. Lavish quantities, too. and fresh attractive assortments. Not soiled, mussed merits', but spick, span new merchandise. The muslinwear includes every style ment. Look here: gar- gar- Gowns—While crepe, plain or embroid ered, striped crepes, linen, lace-trim- med. nainsooks in many styles. 98c. Petticoat*—Nainsook. 4 styles: scalloped, embroidered, net ruffle, lace ruffle 98c 98c Combinations—Many styles: regulation or slashed leg drawer. Lace, em broideries and ribbons. 98c. Drawers—All-extra sizes, more than a dozen styles. Fine cambrics and nain sooks Lace, embroidery and ribbons. 98c Princess Slips Three styles; nainsook. Corset Covers—Seven styles; sheer lace, embroidered and ribbon-trimmed Values nainsooks with lace medallions, seal- Some w-ith medallions let In. 98c. loped embroideries, etc. 98c. Teddy Bear—The new chemise and $J,25 & $1.50 Chemise—Soft nainsooks, many styles, drawer combination. Envelope style lace, embroidery and ribbon-trimmed. Fine nainsook, daintily trimmed. 93c. 98c. Long Kimonos Lawns. Plisse Crepe ami Serpentine Crepes. Floral and character istic kimono patterns. All colors. Loose ami Empire styles; some trimmed in satin bands. Styles and sizes for all, 98c. House Dresses Soft English Percales, plaids and small checks. Clear, inviting grounds, 98c. (Second Floor.) ft to Four “Plums Make a“ Peck” of 29c I 49c Silk Bargains for 59c Silk Foulards, etc. Don’t know where you could get as pretty cottons for 20c—and these are pure silk. The loading foulard patterns ill dark and medium colors. Plenty of the wanted blues In many choice de signs. Also a few solid niessa lines at 20c. for $1 Silk Taffeta Soft eb Iff on taffetas, full [dump weight, lively plain weaves, that drape with class ic grace. Solid col ors and changeable* in about every want ed shnde save black or while. Lit! inches wide. Fine for |s>t ticoats, dresses, waists, etc. 59c for $1 &$1.25 Fancy Silks About half-price and less for Horae of the prettiest silks of the season. Soft, free flowing taffetas and messalines in pretty floral prints, Dresden patterns, Pekin stripes, and various fancies. I leading col ors, 24 and 27 inches wide. 79c : for $1.50 Tussah 5S Crepe de Chine With all kinds of crepe. Crepe silk crepes are (lie scarcest silk in the market, yet here is a soft Tussah crepe de chine In all the leading colors at 11 bout half price. Yard wide, too, little is required for a dress. l'ure silk, crepe.v and crinkly. Solid colors (S'lk Annex—Main Floor, Left) M. RICH & BROS. CO. ftMWWW M. RICH & BROS. CO.