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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS HOUSE'S INTEREST IN SUFFRAGE ON INCREASE—HERE'S THE REASON Says Ways and Means Committee Must Get .Together or He Will Take Floor, Speaker William H. Burwell ha? taken a firm hand In the adjustment of the difference existing in the Ways and Means Committee of the House with respect to a tax equalisation measure, and has read the riot act to that honorable body. The Speaker, who, although he is the Speaker, is not divested in any way of his representative capacity, will take the floor, if necessary, and fight for a tax equalization measure that means something, and that will In sure a State board of as great ef fectiveness as may be secured. The Speaker takes the position that neither extreme of opinion in the W’ays and Means Committee, or any where else in the Legislature, should be permitted to control or block leg islation to its way of thinking Insists They Get Together. He, therefore, when the Ways and Means Committee seemed to be hope lessly split, called upon the heads of the two factions therein and told them very plainly that they must get together, or he might be compelled, against his will, to undertake to find a means of getting them together. The Speaker Insisted that it was not so much a questloft of getting this or that tax equalization measure through, with all of its provisions just bo, as it was a question of, at least, getting things started toward genuine and honest tax reform. To pass an equalization measure without any sort of State board to equalize the counties would, the Speaker thinks, not be to pass such a measure as the people desire or as would be effective On the other hand, the Speaker is willing to concede that it may not be necessary now to insist that the State board have too wide authority or be made arbitrarily supreme. Seeks to Bring About Order. In other words, with a split in the committee already in evidence and a split on the floor of the House loom ing as a grave probability, the Speak er has intervened, both, as the Speak er and as the Representative from Hancock County, to bring order out of chaos, if possible, and, in the in terest of economizing time, to hasten along the matter of tax reform. The Speaker is an earnest advocate of prompt payment for the school teachers, and he also is heartily in fa vor of revising the tax laws thorough ly and effectively. He, perhaps, per sonally inclines to a more drastic and effective tax equalization measure than now seems possible to secure from the House. His attitude is, however, that even •*half a loaf is better than no bread,” and that the interests of the State de mand a getting together of the war ring factions inside the Ways and Means Committee, as paving the way to an approximately satisfactory com promise measure on the floor. Speaker’s Stand Effective. The direct result of the Speaker’s Interference was a reassembling of the Ways and Means Committee and the recommendation of a measure carrying a State Board of Tax Equal izers of limited powers and discre tion. His hearty insistence that he would take the floor In person, and, if nec essary, lead the fight on a tax equali- eation measure proposing to elimi nate entirely the State Board, un doubtedly has had a profound effect on the situation. The Speaker is determined that the House, at least, shall not permit tax reform to be a failure, if he can pre vent it. And. he is willing to go the limit of his responsibility, if neces sary, in getting things shaped up as they should be. Churches Lukewarm, Dr, Holderby Asserts Dr. A. R. Holderby, pastor of Moore Memorial Church, declared in his ser mon Sunday morning that the churches of to-day were lukewarm and the members indifferent. “If the ministry really believed in the doctrine of eternal punishment and preached it what a shaking of dry bones there would be,” he said. “Much of the preaching of to-day is formal, even apologetic. We tell our children the Bible is the best book in the world, yet it is not given a place in our schools." Daniels Blamed by Socialists for Riots SEATTLE, July t\.—This city was quiet to-day and there was no indi cation of further trouble on account of the rioting of Friday night and Saturday morning when headquarters of the Industrial Workers- of the World and the Socialists were wreck ed. A memorial to President Wilson was forwarded by the Socialists, lay ing the blame for the trouble upon Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Miss Mary Rosa Johnson, who has set the entire House a-flutter. Dr. Ainsworth Charges Macon Saloon Interests With Conspiracy. MACON, July 21.—Dr. W. N. Atns- worth charged from the pulpit at the Mulberry Street Methodist Church last night that the saloon men and their friends have organized a boy cott against the fifty members of the Law r Enforcement League who last woek signed a petition for an injunc tion against the saloons and social cluus. “A devout member and faithful offi cial of this church lost his position last night because he signed the pe tition.” declared Dr. Ainsworth, who organized the campaign against the liquor interests. He further declared that th’e boycott was planned to ex tend to men in business, as well as to procure the discharge of salaried men who participated in the movement, and proposed to blacklist all men ca tering to public trade who allowed their names to go on the petitions. He declared that if this boycott con tinued the courts will be invoked for aid and protection. At the same time that this sermon was preached the Rev. T. F. Callo way at the Seco’nd Street Baptist church declared that “Macon is rot ten to the core, being the widest open city in Georgia.” He attacked the city administration for the alleged conditions. MacFarlane Jones' Infant Will Survive RICHMOND. July 21.—The infant child of W. MacFarlane Jones, whose \wife died at her home in Atlanta last Wedpesday, probably will live, its at tendants at Memorial Hospital, this city, say, although its life was hang ing by a thread for two days after its mother’s death. The child, a boy, was brought here with the body of Mrs. Jones, whose funeral took place in this city. Mr. Jones is connected with the Barron G. Collier Agency in Atlanta. GARRISON AT GALVeItON. GALVESTON, TEX., July 21.—Secre tary of War Lindley M Garrisoi. and Major General I^eonard Wood today in spected Fort Crockett and later went to , Texas City, where a review of the en- ' tire second division took place. She’s a suffragist and is winning favor for “the cause.” TIE TARIFF VOTE IN TIE SENATE Chamberlain’s Decision to Vote Independent of Party Lines Imperils Passage of Bill. WASHINGTON, July 21.—Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, announced to-day that he would not be bound by the Senate Democratic caucus to vote for the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill. This leaves only 48 Democratic Senators upon which the Democrats can rely to support the measure and makes the vote of Vice President Marshall necessary to break a tie if Chamberlain bolts on the final vote. “I want it understood.” said Cham berlain, “that as a Senator from Ore gon I am absolutely free to support what is right in this matter. I am not bound to support this or any other measure. What I want Is the truth- light.” Chamberlain did not state he would vote against the bill, and his Demo cratic colleagues were of the opinion that he would be found among the faithful when the bill comes to a vote. Senator Burton, of Ohio. Republi can, attacked in the Senate to-day the ad valorem duties in the Underwood- Simmons tariff bill; denounced as fals^ Democratic predictions that the bill would reduce the cost of living, and critcised the measure for its “free trade tendencies.” Burton declared that members of the Democratic party admitted the Underwood - Simmons tariff bill would not reduce the cost of living. He quoted from a “signed interview'” by Secretary of Commerce Redfield, in which Redfleld termed the benefit to be derived from the tariff bill “moral and mental,” and stated that no “Intelligent man expects it (the bill) to be more than a step toward the reduction of the cost of living.” “I Relieve that the proposed meas ure is based on theories which are erroneous and that Its adoption will prove disastrous to our industrial ac- tivltes and to the whole framework of our economic and social life,” said Burton. “Furthermore, It will not accom plish the beneficial results which are claimed. “The business of the country, its industrial life, had adjusted itself to a party of protection. For 50 years i he prevailing rates have been high. We can not change from these rates In a single year without widespread injury. The proposed changes are without precedent in the fiscal history of our own or any other country.” Press Table Suddenly Becomes Attractive to Lawmakers and Sessions Lose Monotony. Park Board Member Receives Postals From Leading Citizens Pledging Support. DR. RIDLEY WI(*S CONVERTS. There were eight, professions of faith and five additions to the Central Bap tist Church membership Sunday morn ing following a sermon by Dr. Caleb A. Ridley on ‘‘The Gospel as an Antidote • for Sin.” m CHARGES.’ PLEA Lecturing Secretary of State Ad mits Others Could Live on $38.46 a Day. WardenTrapsHunter With Field Glasses SAVANNAH, July 21.—From the win dows of a business house on Bay Street Charles B. Westcott, State Deputy Fsh and Game Warden, w'atched a hunter through a pair of field glasses as he came down the Savannah River in a boat, and placed him under arrest when he reached the city. The hunter, J. W. Cooper, had a gun, ammunition and a bag containing eight picked birds, packed in ice, which West cott has identified as summer duck. PAY Members of the House are- finding excuses to hang around the press table; the young men of th e press have found such expressions as “brown eyes,” “wavy hair,” and “suf fragette” mysteriously creeping into their copy; Speaker Burwell has fdund trouble in keeping his eyes on the north side of the House and Clerk John Boifeuillet has experienced the greatest difficulty in calling the roll. The reason—well, it's the press table’s nomination for the Booster Button Girl in Atlanta’s beauty con test—Miss Mary Rosa Johnson, a monopoly of feminine pulchritude, who has become a regular member of the House newspaper delegation. Miss Johnson “just strolled in,” coming with her friend, Mrs. Mar garet McWhorter, who has been ac corded the privilege of the pr ss table this season. Her visit created a demand for her continuous presence there. Accordingly appropriate res olutions were drawn up and unani mously adopted, beseeching her to act as guardian of the press table for the balance of the session. Miss Johnson is a real honest-to- goodness suffragette. It took her about one minute to convert the press gang to the cause of suffrage, while the Legislators fell in the suffrage column in rapid order. A strong effort was made by a youth presiding over’ the Senate press table to in veigle her to their side of the Capitol, but a comparison of “the gangs” brought her back to the House in short order. “Oh, I think It is great to be here,” she said. “You know I am a suf fragette, and I like to see the Leg islators at work, because they act so funny. Does anybody in the world know what they are talking about?” Thousands of Atlantans have Joined in the demand for a public comfort building over Wall street, Avith main entrance from the Whitehall viaduct. L. 0. Green, member of th^ Park Board from the Fourth Ward, who started the movement, has received thousands of postal cards Indorsing the movement and pledging support. These cards are from every class, and In the number are the leading citizens of At lanta. Following are extracts from the postals received: Ex-Mayor Robert F. Maddox—I am FATALLY HURT IN FIRE. CLARKSDALE. MISS., July 21.—One man was fatallv injured and several slightly burned in a tenement house fire here to-day. The flames were con trolled after heavy damage had been done. heartily in favor of the movement to have the city erect a public comfort building. V. H. Krlegshaber—It is a good thing. Push it along to completion. L. J. Daniel—Yes, If on Whitehall viaduct extending out over Wall street opposite the Peters Building, entrance from viaduct. Under this viaduct or Pryor street underpass, no good. E. A. Hartsock—I do most heartily indorse the movement, and I think it should go on the Whitehall viaduct, something like the Nashville, Chatta- i nooga and St. Louis Railroad office. MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK. MD„ Jhly 21.—“If an annual salary of $12,000 for the Secretary of State is! not sufficient to maintain him and hi? family In a manner befitting the dig- j nlty of the high office, would you advocate an increase in that salnry' v ‘ This question was asked William Jenrfings Bryan, Secretary of State, after he had delivered a Chautauqua lecture for which he received $250. “No. I would not advocate an in crease,” replied Mr. Bryan. “The falary is sufficient to meet the ex penses of the Secretary of State when those expenses are confined to his home and official life. His Case Different. “This, however, is not ihs case with me. The fact ought not to be over looked, and it ought not to be neces sary for me to mention, that in mv life are certain fixed charges whicn must be met. These charges, with my < living expanses and expense# inciden tal to my position exceed my salary.” “Is your farm a paying proposi tion?” was asked. “It is a liability. It is not an as set,” Mr. Bryan replied. “Is your life insured?” “Yes. The premiums are fixed charges. When a man abandons his home and takes an office he leaves behind him at his old home expenses which he cannot avoid. Every man. in public life knows that I am not delivering lectures with a view of adding to my accumulations. I am working to meet my expenses. “I must keep intact whatever money I have accumulated for my old age and for my family. His Tongue Might Warp. “I cannot expect to be a bread winner when infirmities of age over take me. “However, I do not care to make detailed explanations for my acts. Those acts speak for themselves. I have never hidden nor concealed my acts. I know I am right and I shall proceed accordingly. My statement of a few days ago still stands.” “Then you will continue to deliver Chautauqua lecutres?” “Yes; and the public service will suffer no injury. My engagements are such thatj they can be cancelled at a momenra notice. I shall not be far from Washtneton at any time. ' The subject of Mr. Bryan’s lecture here was “The Making of a Man.” It was delivered in a big auditorium tent before 1,000 persons, who paid $1. 75c or 26c each admission. The total receipts were far in excess of $250. Away from Post 38 Days. This is the thirty-eighth day Mr Bryan has been absent from his post since his appointment as Secretary of State on March 4, one hundred and thirty-five days ago. He Is advertised to lecture at Gary, Ind., next week. As Secretary of State, Bryan’s sal ary of $12,000 a year pay9 him $38.46 a day, counting every day In the year except Sundays. As a lecturer. Mr. Bryan receives $250 a night guarantee and a per centage of the receipts, besides all expenses. Apologizes in Papers For Posting His Wife NEW LONDON. July 21.—Jonathan L. Beckwith, a prosperous young contractor of Niantic, surprised his fellow-townsmen ’ast week when he inserted a notice in New London pa pers forbidding anyone to harbor o* trust his wife. While the notice was being printed, Mrs. Beckwith trans ferred a vanload of furniture to her father's house. To-day the New London papers had the following announcement: “I acknowledge being a little hasty in posting my wife, as I find no rea son for same.—Jno. L. Beckwith, Niantic, Conn.” Driver Ditches Auto In Averting Holdup The chauffeur of Ed L. Wight, of N 262 Juniper street, was driving through Inman Park Sunday when two young men hailed him and asked if they might ride into town. When they were in the car they leveled re volvers at the chauffeur and ordered him to drive toward East Point, ac cording to his story. The car was found in a ditch near East Point Sunday morning. The chauffeur said at this point the high waymen attempted to rob him, and in trying to defend himself he ran the car into the ditch. The police are still investigating the case. Mrs. Phipps Wooed; Big Alimony in Peril BOSTON, July 21.—Mrs. Genevieve Phipps, divorced wife of Lawrence Cowles Pbippe, Pittsburg steel mag nate, who arrived on the Hamburg- \American liner Cleveland, refused to day to discuss the report that she is the bride of Edward W. Powell, a young clubman of Denver. Powell re fuses to talk also. If Mrs. Phipps is again a bride, she will, under the terms of her di vorce, lose the $25,000 yearly Income on steel bonds given to her out of her former husband’s $17,000,000 fortune. Owner Asks $1,200 For Cow's Switch CINCINNATI, July 21.—Holden Bros., of Kentucky, breeders of thor oughbred cattle, have sued the Louis ville and Cincinnati Packet Company for $1,200 for the loss of the end or switch of a registered Jersey cow’s tail. The complaint recites that the cow was shipped from Louisville to Cin cinnati on July 6 and that en route the end of her tail was pulled or cut off, making her valueless for prize winning or show purposes. r Merchants in Annual Session Here Spend Time Pulling for Pet Legislation, Retail merchants from all parts of Georgia gathered In Atlanta Monday for their annual convention, which will remain in session Tuesday and Wednesday. The first sessions were set for Monday, but full attendance of 1,000 or more delegates is not expect ed until Tuesday. The main object of the convention is to attempt to further the passage of the fraudulent check and garnish ment bills which the association has drafted. The bills are likely to meet opposi tion in the House, it is believed, and the convention practically resolved it self into a “lobby” Monday morning, when, after a brief executive meet ing, all the delegates proceeded to the Capitol to “work on” the representa tives. Wilmer L. Moore welcomed the convention J. W. S. Hardy is presi dent and John Bratton is secretary of the organization. Dogs Have Valet,Fan, Bath, Room and Bed BROCKTON. MASS.. July 21.— Twelve Pomeranians, owned by Mrs. E. V. Graves, a prominent business woman here, have a whole house to themselves. The dogs have individual beds, electric fans, a valet and a bath twice a day. Each dog has its own room. 150 Hours' Sleep Refreshes Woman ST. LOUIS, July 21—Miss Chris tine Fischer, a school teacher, who slept almost uninterruptedly for 150 hours following a tennis game, de clared she felt greatly refreshed, though a little weak. ! Now Well After Using Eck man’s Alterative Thfl makers of Eckraan’s Alterative, which Is doing to much good for Lung Trouble, are con tinually In receipt of wonderful reports of re coveries brought about solely through the uae of. this medicine. Investigate the raae of this writer, who used Eckman’s Alterative and who U to day enjoying good health: 421 Second Are., Aurora. I1L "Gentlemen: l’ardon me for not writing soon er. but I wanted to aee If I would stay cured. I can now truthfully say I am perfectly well. I have no pain, no cough, no night sweats, no hay fever. Since a child of two years I have been ailing with lung trouble, which grew worse as I grew older. At the age of fourteen the doctor said If I could not be sent South I would surely die of Consumption. Every win ter I would be sure to have either Bronchitis. Pleurisy or Pneumonia. I had Typhoid-Pneu monia one time. I had catarrh of the stomach and bowels and had Hay Fever for the last few yean; but have not anything of the kind this year. I will answer all letters sent to me, asking a history of my case, from any one suffering with lung troubto." (Affidavit) ETTA PLATH. (Six yean later reports still well.) (Above abbreviated; more on request.) Eckman’a Alterative has been proven by many years’ test to be moat efficacious In rases of se vere Throat and Lung Affections, Bronchitis. Bronchial Asthma. Stubborn Cold* and In up building the system. Does not contain nar cotics, poisons or habit-forming drugs. For sale by all Jacobs’ Drug Stores and other lead ing druggists. Write the Kckman Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa., for l»ooklet telling of recov eries and additional evidence COLONEL KINGMAN INDORSED. SAVANNAH. July 21.—A resolu tion introduced by A. B. Moore, in dorsing Colonel Dan C. Kingman, en gineer in charge of the Savannah district., for chief of engineers of the United States Bureau of Engineers, has been adopted by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce. * TIGER’ GETS FARM SENTENCE. COLUMBUS.—Langdon Bell, fre quent violator of the prohibition law in Columbus, has been sentenced by Judge Tigner, of City Court, to pay a fine of $250 or serve six months on the State farm. Officers, however, refuse to send Bell to the farm, as there is a similar charge pending against him in the Superior Court, ME FOR CURES ONLY It you have bean taking' treatment for weeki and menthe and gay- inn out your hard earned money without being eured, don't you think K la high time te aeoept DR. HUGHES’ GRAND OFFER! You will certainly not be out any more aumr f if not cured. Co# <1- tatton and Examination are Free for the next thirty daya. If I decide that your condition will not y’ojd readily to my treat- * rnent, I will be honest with you and tell jou »o. and not accept your money under a promise of a cure. My treatment will poatthrely mn or I wf.l snake you no obargo for the following dieeatea: KIDNEY, BLADDER AND URINARY TROUBLE, STRICTURE, VARICOCELE, HYDROCELE, NERVOUS DEBILITY, RUPTURE, ULCERS AND SKIN DISEASES CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON nht .Catarrhal Affeotlona. Pllea and Flatula and all Nerveua, Chronle and Private Dlseaaea of Men and Women. Newly contracted and chronic Cases of Burning. Itching and Inflammation atoppod In 24 hours 1 am agalnrt high and extortionate fee* charged by some ptayaiclana and apedalleto. My fees ar reasonable and no more than you are willing to pay for a cure. All zn»dlctnr- the sureet and beet of drugs, are eupplld from my own private laboratory. MEN VISITING THE OITT, eonsult me at once upon arrival, and maybe before returning home Many caaea can be cured in one or two visits. CALL OR WRITE No detention from business. Treatment and advice confidential. Hours 9 a m- to 7 p. m. Sunday. 9 to 1. If you can't call, write and give me full description of your ease In your own words. A complete consultation coata you nothing and if I can help you I will. OUT-OF-TOWN you can be cured DR. J. D. HUGHES, Opposite Third National Bank IB 1-2 North Broad Streat, Atlanta, Ga. THE $55 SHORTHAND COURSE AND $55 BOOKKEEPING COURSE BOTH FOR THE PRICE OF ONE Remarkable Offer Now Made by the Southern Shorthand and Busi ness University. Fifty Scholarships at half price! The $55 Shorthand Course and the $55 Bookkeeping Course,- both combined, for the price of one course, $55. While these scholarships last, either of the $55 courses may be obtained at $40. This is an unusual opportunity and will not be in effect long, as the scholarships are already being taken. Act at once if you desire to avail yourself of this splendid of fer. Occasionally opportunities are open in all lines of commerce for the securing of great bargains, but now comes the Southern Shorthand and Business University, of this city, with the above unusual offer, which will make the hearts of the young people glad, who desire to begin business careers. ”1 have been with the Southern Business College for more than four years as lecturer and repre sentative,” said Professor Thomas I,. Bryan to-day, “and, although I have been a preacher of the gospel for many years, I can say that there is no work more religious nor more important than that of training our young men and young women for business positions—giving them an earning capacity which will ac quire for them independence through life. “I have succeeded in arranging with the Southern to put on the foregoing midsummer special ad vertising proposition, which will be hailed with delight by the young people of the South. “Phone, call or write and I will call upon you and give full Infor mation. “Checks for Scholarships may he mailed from out-of-town purchas- err, and Scholarships will be for warded to them immediately. The Scholarships will be good for en trance at any future time; there fore, if you wish to enter in Au gust or September, or later, buy WWWWYVVWVWW Attend the July Pre-Inventory Sales at YVMWWWWIMWW' . RICH & BROS. CO. | Pre-Inventory Sale of Fancy Linens Hand decorated linens of all kinds, in a general stock reducing sale. Almost our en- tire stock is offered. Splendid opportunities to secure beautiful specimens of real Cluny ; Lace, Florentine Lace, Hayeux Lace, real Madeira Embroideries and many other exquisite pieces of real hand needlework. is Lace Table Cloths at *4 Price H5 to r £ PROF. THOS. L. BRYAN. Scholarship now and save the big difference in cost. “It is not a question of obtain ing as low or even a lower rate at some other colleges, but the point of great interest is that you can now secure such a remarkably low rate in the long-established, old reliable, superbly equipped, and well-known Southern Shorthand and Business University, ‘the school that gets results,’ and naturally the school you prefer to attend. “Nearly 50 pupils enter the South ern every month at the regular rates. These 60 half-priced Schol arship* will, therefore, last only a few days. You will have to act at once. “Remember, the two $55 Courses for the price of one until 50 Schol arships are sold.” Phone or write at once. Ad dress PROF. THOMAS L. BRYAN. 10 West Mitchell St.. Atlanta, Ga. A. C. BRISCOE. L. W. ARNOLD, President. Vice President. 54-ineh Cluny Lace Cloths, regular $15 values, at $ 7.50 72-inch Cluny Lace Lunch Cloths, regular $25, at $12.50 72-inch Cluny Lace Lunch Cloths, regular $35, at $17.50 72-ineh Cluny Lace Lunch Cloths, regular $50, at $25.00 _ 90-inch Cluny Lace Tablecloths, regular $25, at $12.50 *5 90-inch Cluny Lace Tablecloths, regular $50, at $25.00 *5 90-inch Cluny Lace Tablecloths, regular $100, at $50.00 s Fine Lot Drawn Work$1.48Each A lot of all-linen Drawn-work Squares and Scarfs of va- ^ rious sizes. 30-inch and 36-inch Squares. 18x45 and 18x54 -S Scarfs. Values $2.50 to $3.50 each. ^5 (Linens—Main Floor, Left) At 49c Each Odds and ends of- fancy Linens ! to close, including center- | pieces trimmed with lace. 24-inch and 27-inch. Also a | lot of 36-inch Damask Squares. Former prices 75c to $1.00 each. At 69c Each Center counter full of odd pieces i of fancy linens, scarfs, centers and squares are in the lot Values are from $1.25 to $1.50 each. t At 98c Each Lace-trimmed scarfs, size 18x50 3* inches. Pretty drawn work pieces, 24-lnch squares. Real s hand-embroidered centers, Val- 5c ues $1.50 to $2.25 each. £ Real 25c Cluny Linen Laces Tf some stores had those laces they would use a page spread of box ear letters to tell the story. But a BARGAIN like this offered over Rich’s name requires merely the briefest announcement. These are real linen laces in the charming Cluny patterns. Since every thread is purest linen, they will wash and wear indefinitely. Hand loom work, hence the designs are intricate, interesting and artistic. Matched sets of edges and insertings, in widths from 2 1-2 to 5 inches. Not a yard worth less than 19c; many worth 25c; a few even 30c and more. Choice, 9c. (Sale at 8:30 A. M. 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