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TTTE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. I BILL OPENS W RESERVE TO RUN IN. A I. TO COAST Extension Possible If Measure Giving A. W. & N. Entrance to Atlanta Is Passed. Young Misses Who Want Pony Outfits A bill which, is passed by the Legis lature, will pave the way for the ul timate extension of the Western and Atlanta Railroad, the State’s property, to the sea, was introduced in the House Thursday morning by Repre sentatives Cooper and Crowley, of Ware county. Ostensibly the bill is to give the ^Atlantic, Waycross and Northern « Railroad entrance into Atlanta by granting it authority to condemn and take possession of the Fort Valley branch of the Southern Railway and certain property of the Georgia Ter minal company, and to amend its charter so as to enable the road to connect with the Atlantic Ot?ean at % St. Marys. The important clause in the bill appears in the next to the last sec- % tion, which states that the State, at the pleasure of the General Assem bly and at a compensation to be fixed by arbitration, may take over all \ property acquired by the $ Atlantic. Waycross and Northern by such con demnatory proceedings. Gives Direct Connection. By taking over the property of the Georgia Terminal company in At lanta, the A. W. and N. would have direct connection with the W. and A tracks; and the extension of the A. W. and N. from Fort Valley to St. Marys, on the sea, would give the A. W. and N., and eventually the W. and A., if the State exercises its right to take over the property, a straight line from Atlanta to the sea. The bill declares that the Atlantic, Waycross and Northern shall en deavor to lease or purchase that por-, tion of the Southern Railway begin ning at Fort Valley and running through the counties of Houston, Crawford, Upson, Monroe, Pike. Spalding, Fayette, Clayton and Ful ton, to the junction of the former Atlanta and Florida Railway artd the former East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway. Should the Southern refuse to sell, or lease, the A. W. and N. shall file a condemnatory petition with the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton county. The A. W. and N. shall name an arbitrator, and shall notify the Southern. If the latter road fails or refuses to name its arbitrator, he shall be chosen by the Judge of the 'Superior Court. The two arbitrators v thus chosen shall select a third, and compensation snail be fixed. The Southern can appeal from the amount of compensation only. Must Get Court Permit. The bill provides that the A. W. and N. shall obtain permission from the United States Court before starting condemnation proceedings against the Georgia Terminal company, which is , now in the hands of receivers. > Other bills introduced in the House Thursday follow: By Adams of Pike and Anderson of Mifrray—A bill to increase fees of jurors in JustJce courts from $1.25 to $2.50. By Berry of Whitfield—A bill to regulate expenditures of funds by counties for road purposes. By Swift and Wohlwender of Mus cogee—A bill to provide for a com mission form of government for Co lumbus. By Fulton and DeKalb County Del egations—A bill to carry into effect In the city of Atlanta the constitutional amendment abolishing justice courts and establishing municipal courts. China Rebels Slay Helpless Thousands Special Cable to The Georgian. VLADIVOSTOK, July 31.—Dis patches received here tell of the wholesale massacres in China by the rebels. The rebels swept through Thibet, killing thousands of men. women and children. It is reported whibetians who could not flee to safety commit ted suicide in preference to falling into the hands of the Chinese. One report stated that the Thibe- tian natives had almost been exter minated by the Chinese rebels. Florence Greencoe, 387 Pulliain street. tivlty. There is not a candidate who lias not saved leserve strength for the last spurt. The votes are rolling in by thousands upon thousands. The bonus offers now are nothing but history. Votes count on the last day only according to the straight schedule. From a month to two years, subscriptions to The Georgian and American in combination, or singly, yield votes which will win for twen ty-two happy boys and girls a pony each? Eleven more boys and girls will win gold watches, and eleven will win silver watches—there are forty- four prizes in all. The first contestant in each dis trict wins a pony, cart and harness. The second wins a pony, saddle and bridle. The contestants of all the eleven districts are not pitted against each other, except that the winner receiv ing the most votes has first choice of the ponies, and so on down the line, until the last of the twenty- two winners gets the last pony in the strirg. But they are all good little animals, sound and strong, and the twenty second is as good In all real essentials as the first. The jontest ias been a thorough succes 8 . it will make forty-four chil dren happy witn prizes, and it has given to ail .who went into it earnest ly some business experience which will be worth more in later life than the value of a pony or a w«itc v . Nothing but commendation has been heard for the manner in which the contest has been conducted, and, indeed, it could hardly be otherwise, for nothing bufr scrupulous fairness has' marked the entire race. WIDOW IS TRIED III SLK PLOT Two Convictions Already Have Resulted for the Killing of Bellton (Ga.) Man. GAINESVILLE, July 31.—Mrs. Sil va Hawkins went on trial to-day as the third defendant indicted jointly for the murder of her husband, Ar thur Hawkins, near Bellton, on May 27. The Jury was completed and sworn at 12 o’clock. Bartow Cantrell, 16 years old, was found sruilty without recommendation by a jury Wednesday night, following the conviction on Tuesday of his brother, James Cantrell. Sentence has not been passed on either of them pending the disposition of the case against the slain man’s wife. The evidence Is that Bartow Can trell killed Hawkins at the instance of his brother, by stinting Hawkins from his mule as he was returning from the day's work in the flell. Judge Jones called the jurors to the courtroom Wednesday afternoon ani recharged them. The jury was out from 2 to 7 o’clock. Appropriation Bill Asks $280,000 More Than Revenue—May Be Rejected Entirely. The House general appropriations bill, calling for approximately $280,- 000 more in disbursements than in es timated revenues, is doomed to re ceive a slashing when it is considered in executive session by the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday afternoon. Senator Stark, chairman of the committee, Thursday morning de clared he would fight the bill as no,\ drawn to the iast ditch. Members of the Senate committee, he says, will not adopt the bill until the House provides some means for balancing up disbursements with revenues. Although not generally known, Ven ator Stark and other members of his committee have lined up behind Gov ernor Slaton in his efforts to get leg islation through which will relieve the present financial embarrassment. Should the committee withhold its approval of the House budget, it will be up to the lower house to legislate through the taxing bills or else lose its fight for an increase in appropria tions. That the House will never allow tne latter to be done is certain, for pres sure is being brought to bear for nec essary increases in certain appropria tions. Moultrie Feudist Is Guilty; Brother Tried Unfit To Be Ancestor, Don’t Wed, Says Blue WASHINGTON, July 31.—’’No one is fit to be married who is unfit to be an ancestor,” is the eugenic dictum .aid down to-day by Surgeon General Blue, of the Public Health Service, who says there are 1,000,000 defec tives in the United States. “Eugenics, represent to the lay mind something scientific to be*com- blned with love and marriage." said the Surgeon General, “it is the funda mental principle on wwhich we must build our future generations if this country is to remain prosperous and sane. MOULTRIE July 31—After delib erating many hours the jury trying the case of James Hart, charged with the murder of J. M. Harnage. returned a verdict to-day of voluntary man slaughter. Jerry Hart, a brother of James Hart, Is on trial to-day for the murder of Horace Harnage, the charge groov ing out of the same affray for which his brother was convicted. The trouble between the Harnages and the Harts took place in May In a roadway near Berlin and was the cul mination of a number of misunder standings. Rail and Power Co. Mary H. Bramlett Pushes Search for Robber Who Killed Cafe Owner in San Francisco. Determined to find the slayer of her brother, Mary H. Bramlett. of No. 299 Edgewood avenue, sister of D. Q. Bramlett, who was killed by a robber in San Francisco on June 1G, has offered a reward of $200 for the apprehension of the guilty man. The body of Mr. Bramlett was brought to Atlanta about' ten days ago for inter ment. Mr. Bramlett was In the restaurant business here until about six year; ago, when he moved to San Francisco. At the time of his death he was pro prietor of a restaurant on Market street. The death of Mr. Bramlett was tragic. According to the dispatches he had just closed his store at mid night and was in the act of counting his earnings for the day, when a stranger entered and demanded th^ contents of the cash drawer. Caught unawares and helpless before the re volver which the robber thrust In his face, Mr. Bramlett complied. As the robber turned to go, how- Bramlett grabbed an awning ever. crank and followed. Just as he raised it the robber turned and fired twice, both bullets taking effect in the head. The police failed to locate the rob ber and every clew has been run down without avail. Miss Bramlett, who j has lived In Atlanta about fifteen | years, is determined, however, that no stone shall be left unturned to apprehend the guilty person. The $200 reward will be forwarded to the authorities in San Francisco immediately upon the apprehension of the robber. To Argue for Bonds Officials of the Georgia Railway ind Electric Company will apear before the State Bailroad Commission August 12 a* 10 a. m. to show cause why they should issue bonds amounting to $430,000 to remunerate the treasury of the company for additions, improvements and exten sions made during the past six months. Under the law the company has the right to issue bonds up to 75 per cent of the money expended even’ year. Un der this laf $573,000 has been expended since January 1. The Railroad commis sion will investigate this expenditure lss Don’t Be “Grouchy” just because your stomach has “gone back” on you. There’s a splendid chance for it to “come back” with the aid of HOSTETTER’S STOMACH BITTERS It sooth** and tones the tired nerves, promotes bowel regularity, aids di gestion and will help you hack to health. Trv it. before approving the proposed Issue. Millionaire Held on Charges of Children > CHICAGO. July 31.—David G. Max well, a millionaire box manufacturer. Was released under $1,000 bond pend ing the investigation of hie conduct With two little girls, aged 13 and 7. ; The children were away from home all night. Maxwell was identified by them as the man who gave them money, took them riding in his auto mobile and spent the night with them in on abandoned basement. CRUISER SINKS SHIP. Special Cable to The Georgian. LONDON, July 31.—The British cruiser King Alfred collided with and sank the Spanish steamer Umba off spurn Head. Boats from the cruiser rescued the crew of the sunken ves sel. SEASHORE EXCURSION AUGUST 7. Jacksonville, Brunswick, St. Simon, Cumberland, At lantic Beach, $6.00—Limit- sd 6 days. Tampa, Fla., $8 Limited 8 days. WO SPECIAL TRAINS. 0 p. m. solid Pullman train, 10:15 p. m. Coach train. **ake Reservations Now. „ UTHERN RAILWAY. AN ATLANTA THE MIRROR THE MIRROR August Reductions TELEPHONE IN YOUR HOME will cost you just eight and one-third cents a day. Our phone service covers all of Greater Atlanta. It puts you in instantaneous communication with stores, markets, your physician, the police and fire depart- ments. It is a convenience, a luxury, and a pro tection. Call our contract department. ATLANTA TELEPHONE & TEl*™*PH GO. ALL READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS IN THIS SALE White Wash Skirts 59c Linene, Pique and Rep, well made, values to $1.00 White Summer Waists 09c Lingerie and Cottop Voile. Values to $1.25 Wash Dresses $1.95 Linene and Madras. Solid colors and checks. Values to $3.98 Wash Dresses $3.50 Lawn, Linen and Madras. White and colors. Values? to $7.50 Silk Dresses $5.00 Messaline and Foulards. Solid colors and stripes. Values to $15.00 White Wool Coat Suits $7.50 White Serge and Whipcord Coat Suits. Values to $20.00 Wool Skirts $2.95 Spring styles, light-weight wool Skirts. Navy, Brown and Black. Values to $5.98 Silk Petticoats $1.98 Choice Messaline Petticoats, black and good colors. Values up to $3.50 THE MIRROR * 46-48 WHITEHALL STREET M nil Our Greatest August FURNITURE SALE Is Now On—and Will Continue Through out the Month of August A Positive Saving, 20% to 33'/3% This is a sale of great magnitude, offering sensational savings on desirable and dependable Furniture. Remember every piece, every article of Furniture on our fourth and fifth floors is included in this supreme selling event. The Courtesy of Divided Payments Will Be Extend ed in This Sale TO-MORROW—FRI DAY Extraordinary Stock-Reducing Sale SILKS $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Black and Colored Silks and Odd Lots to Close Beginning at 8:30 o’clock to-morrow, Friday, for one day only, we place on cen ter counters for quick sell ing all our odd and broken lines of fine Silks up to $1.50 per yard at one price, 59c. An odd lot, con- sisting of Black Failles, Black Peau de Soie, Fancy Weave Black Taffetas; also Fancy Col ored Silks of many kinds, including Colored Pongees, Rajah, Talma and Mirage Silks, real values up to $1.50, to-morrow 59c yard. All Imported Lingerie Embroidered Robes, Values up to $10.00, to close, $3.49 Clean up odds and ends fine imported chiffons for even ing dresses in bor dered and all-over effects. Regular prices to $3.00 yard $1.19 A Wonderful Garment Bargain! s $15 and $20 Silk Dresses NEW FALL STYLES Black and colors • new. est up-to-date models, Messalines, Charmeuse, Satins and Eoliennes. Choice ■ Beginning at 8 :30 to-mor row, Friday morning, we of fer these perfectly charming new dresses for between- season and early Fall wear, all colors of blues, browns and elegant black dresses, latest slashed and draped skirts, shadow lace Medici collars, crush girdles—in fact, all the new touches of style. Values to $20.00, to-morrow, choice $9.75. 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