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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN ANT> NEWS, COUITY SEEKS f TO Candler Argues Its Existence Is Necessary to Benefit Pros perous Town of Metter, By JAMES B. NEVIN. The proponed County of Candler 18 to petition the incoming LcRlsln- ture for creation along: new line*, and with arj argument not only novel, but perhaps wlnnlngr Candler County 1a to a*k for ex- tat-ence aa a powerful argument In favor of rood roads. It will aeek to prove 1te right to oreatlon aa an absolute grood roads necessity—that, of course, along: with other reasons likely to appeal to In telligent legislative consideration. It Is a fact that there are several parts of Georgia in which are to fee found highly prosperous towns, from a business point of view, that yet are hampered mightily by reason <»f their remoteness from their County ■eats and the consequent Improba bility of very active good roads work in their vicinities. In some of these places, 1t Is claimed, road taxes iri remote neigh borhoods are applied exclusively to good roads work near the county seat, and that brings about not only much dissatisfaction, but posltiv ? discontent. Metter, s prosperous and hustling town of South Georgia, is an exam ple of this, and 1t 1s about Matter that the proposed new county of Candler if to he framed. Tf Candler County is created, It is contended that, with Metter as the County seat, good roads construction will radiate from Metter throughout the neighboring territory, and that there will not be a farm In the n^w county not soon connected with the County seat by ample and sufficient roads. There Is great enthusiasm among the people about Metter in favor of the new county, and very little oppo sition from the people of the coun ties from which It is to be taken. Candler generally Is regarded hh h good new county proposition, too. and It should surprise no one, therefore, to see the new legislature put the seal of its approval upon It. It would be located in one of ^the richest nnd most promising sections of the entire State. Disquieting news comes from the bedside of Representative-elect Sam uel E. Berry, of Whitfield. He recently was stricken with an acute valvular heart trouble, and has been in critical condition since, with the chances of recovery hardly even, i'or a time, he seemed to get better, but of late has not improved. Mr Bern has represented Whti field several times in the Legislature, and Is looked upon as a particularly valuable member. The Young Men's Democratic Club of Savannah proposes taking a hand in the election of a representative to succeed Mr. Stovall, resigned There are certain measures which 1 Vila organisation desires passed, and it is probable that the dub will ell her put out a candidate of its own or undertake to pledge some other can didate to mipport Its bills. Indica tions arc that there may be several aspirants for the place. The club wants a white primary law to govern city elections. Notice of the fact that rnich a bill will h a iiitnoduced at tin coming session has been advertised in the newspapers r* wc|j a» posted on the bulletin board at the Court House. The need of such a law was im pressed upon the leaders of the club at the January city election, when hundreds of negroes were bought. Jt was charged that both factions cooped up the colored voters in halls, and held them overnight, voting them In hatches of four or five, prac tically under guard. Under a white primary election law this would be eliminated. It is claimed, as in the campaign for County and State officers The contest would be settled In the preliminary skirmish, in which the negro voter would have no part. A well meaning member-elect of the Legislature soon to assemble In Georgia has announced his intention of introducing early in the session a resolution providing for night ses sions. His motive is worthy enough, as he says it Is to prevent congestion at the end of the session—and con gestion always is there, right on the Job! f Notwithstanding the eminent re spectability of hit* intent, though, the impression generally will be that Il ls destined to disappointment. The legislature has had that proposition submitted to it by people who ear nestly desired to get the work hur ried along, but it never got anywhere The Legislature simply will not sit more than two or three hours a da\ in its earlier proceedings, and the incoming legislature is not likely :o he very different from its predeces sors. The better way to conserve legis lative time, perhaps. 1s to find some method whereby local legislation may be disposed of more readily than now. "Whitfield County stands far above the average in the manner in which it handles its convicts.” said Chair man Davidson, of the Prison Com mission. who returned from a tour of inspection of that County Tues- * day. In discussing the work as a whole, Mr. Davidson said some of the coun ties are wasting their efforts and money under the mistaken Idea that "the best warden is the one who can be secured for the least salary.” The majority of counties, the chair man added, are working their con victs at a profit. A bill will be Introduced in the Legislature seeking to abolish the dry Court of Floyd County. It will be provided in the bill, I though, that the court shall not be ! abolished until the expiration of the term of the present judge, John C. Reece. A further effort will be made, so it has been stated, to make Flovd County a separate judicial circuit within itself, and provide for four sittings of the court each year, in stead of two. as is the law now. The movement generally is favor ed in Floyd, and will not be. opposed , in Walker and Chattooga, the otln iwa) counties compos.ng -ihe Roniel feHWty/: up ur± lircuU, * 1 WEDNESDAY MAY ENROLL NOW OUR CLUB PIANO Regular Price S375.00 CLUB PRICE $267.50 TERMS: $5.00 CASH, $1.25 PER WEEK ['«tNDITIONS: No interest, one year’N trial and exchange privilege. :r.c rebate on payments made before due, free life insurance fea- ten-year guarantee. in writing the sale of every Club 1913 T HE membership books in the gigantic Weatherholt Player Piano Club of 400 opened this morning. Now is the time to enroll. So widespread is the interest which has been aroused in my sensational offer that I do not believe it will he long before every one of the 400 member ships has been taken. This is the first time in the musical history of the South that lovers of music have had an opportunity to purchase a magnificent Player Piano at such a price and on such easy terms. Not only are the price and terms attractive, but the many club features make my offer really Sensational. The remarkable price and terms are made pos sible by the enormous purchasing power of the 400 club members. High-class instruments purchased in such astounding quantities may be secured from the , manufacturer at prices impossible where only a few are secured. That’s why I am able to offer to club members a high class, magnificent Player-Piano which I GUARANTEE FOR TEN YEARS WVERY ONE of these Player Pianos is worth $650. Except for the great purchasing power of the 400 club members, that is the price I would be compelled to charge. I want every lover of music to investigate this Player Piano Club. Visit our store and see our demonstrators at work. Hear exquisite music played in a manner which defies description. Read about my FREE Club Features. The value of these features, together with the first saving in the cost of the Player Piano, makes the grand SAVING OF $334.50. This is really the greatest opportunity for those who love music in the home which has ever presented itself ENROLL NOW. For Out-of-Town Customers Fill Out Coupon and Mail WEATHERHOLT PIANO CO., Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen: Enclosed please find $10.00 membership fee (first cash payment), for which ship to rny address your Club Player-Piano at once, including bench, scarf, 12 rolls of music and free delivery, with the understanding I can pay balance in $10.00 monthly payments. Na me Address Saving of .$161.50 I One year’s trial I (exchange privilege) A ten year guarantee 1 with each piano , A Free Life ■Insurance Feature .Terms of payment $2.50 per week (monthly payments may be arranged) A 25c rebate on all weekly payments 1 made before due 'No interest ' A two year conservatory course 1 (regular price $80) | A free music exchange library | A selected bench to match player and 12 rolls of music All accompany in writing the sale of every Club Player Piano WEATHERHOLT PIANO CO: “SOUTH'S FOREMOST PIANO HOUSE" Southern Distributors Henry F. Miller and Steger Pianos 72 North Broad Street, Weatherholt Building, Atlanta, Ga ure All of which ararnipanj Plano. $10.00 Down $2.50 a Week Here Are My Club Features: -'4 -o Sr***'".