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5 TTTE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. TAX ACT IS CHARGED TO The “dry” members of the Hou?e of Representatives* and those mem bers who oppose the enactment of tax reform measures have formed a combine to defeat all bills introduced or favored by Speaker Burwell, be cause the Speaker ruled that the res olution of Mr. Kidd, of Raker, order ing the Temperance Committee to report the Hixon-Searcy (Webb) bill back to the House was out of order Wednesday morning, after Wohlvven- der, of Muscogee, had held up the business of the House for an entire day with a filibuster. The formation of the combine ;s virtually a defiance of Governor John i M. Slaton and a refusal to accede to his wishes that tax reform measures and bills putting the taxation sys tem of the State on a business basi? be passed. It is a dare to the Gov ernor to veto the House appropriation bill or call an extra session, both of which the Governor has said he will do if the House does not enact tax reform measures or keep its appro priations within the estimated reve nues of the State. Plan to Resurrect Bill. In addition to trying to defeat the bills of Speaker Burwell and Governor Slaton, the combine will make every effort possible to resurrect the Hixon- Searcy Senate bill from the pigeon hole to which it has been consigned by the Temperance Committee. Mr. Kidd, the apparent author of the res olution which met such an inglorious finish Wednesday morning, declared that he will try to introduce his res olution at the first opportunity. “We intend to try in every way possible to get the bill out of the committee and before the House at this session,” said Mr. Kidd. “I in tend to offer my resolution again, and if I can not do that we will try to find some other means of combating the enemies )f the bill. We were'not treated right by the Speaker when he ruled my resolution out of order. We are prepared to fight for our rights, and if the bill can not come up for the consideration of this House there are a lot of other measures that will receive scant consideration at the hands of the friends of the measure. • Organized Fight on Burwell. “We intend to defeat every meas ure offered or favored by Speaker Burwell or the men who aided in the defeat of the resolution ordering the Temperance Committee to report back the Hixon-Searcy bill. Burwell’s •. bills have no chance of passing this House during the present se?sion. I have nothing personally against any of the Speaker’s bills, but we are going to get even for the treatment we got during the consideration of my resolution and for not being giv en a chance to pass, or at least at tempt to pass, the Webb bill that passed the Senate.” The combination of the “dry” forces and thoae opposed to tax re vision was formed the day before the introduction of Mr. Kidd’s resolution Mr. Wohlwender, who started and carried through a successful filibus ter, declared Wednesday that the res olution was drawn up by Barry Wright, of Floyd County, one of the prohibition leaders. It was the re sult of a combination formed at that time between Mr. Wright and other temperance leaders and Messrs. Sto- ECZEMA ITCHED vail, of Elbert; Sheppard, of Sum ter, and other members who have consistently opposed tax reform measures. Unite Against Tax Reform. It was agreed, it is generally under stood. that the enemit-s of tax reform were to support the Kidd resolution on condition that the prohibition members aid them in their efforts to prevent the passage of tax bills. The idea was this: If the Hixon-Searcy bill were brought out from the committee and consideration of it begun by the House, it would precipitate a "wet” and "dry” fight pure and simple. De bate would naturally wax fast and furious, and the members who oppose tax reform measures figured that the discussion of the bill would occupy the lime of the House until adjourn ment, or at least create such a spirit of unrest and antagonism that the ranks of the tax reformers would >e broken. Then, when Speaker Burwell ruled the Kidd resolution out of order jn the grounds that it asked a physi~.il impossibility of the Temperance Com mittee, the strength of the combine was directed against the presiding officer of the House and his bills, and the bills of others that he fa vored. and the bills of the other members who opposed the resolution Controls Half of House. The combine at present controls probably half the votes of the House, and renders impossible the passage of any measure that requires a two- thirds vote, and makes exceedingly difficult the passage of any measure requiring even a bare majority. Wed nesday afternoon the combine dis played strength enough to defeat two of Speaker Burwell’s bills, both con stitutional amendments requiring a two-thirds majority to carry. They were administration bills, and the word has been passed among the members of the House that Governor Slaton favored them and desired that they be enacted. Both were over whelmingly defeated. The first bill to feel the strength of the combine was Burwell’s meas ure submitting to the qualified voters of the State a proposition to amend the constitution so that the school levy of any one year should not ex ceed 2 1-2 mills, in addition to the regular school fund provided by the Constitution. Two of His Measures Beaten. Though the Speaker himself took the floor and explained the purpos of the bill—that it was merely one of a series of bills designed to place the State on a sound business basis —the bill was defeated by a vote of 106 to 67, lacking by 17 votes the necessary two-thirds majority. The other administration bill N a com panion bill to the one defeated first, submitted a proposition that the an nual levy for pensions should not exceed 1 1-2 mills. It was defeated, the vote being 79 to 79. It lacked M votes of having a two-thirds ma jority. Unless the combine 'an be broken, the result will be that little or no legislation of importance will be en acted during the balance of the ses sion. It means that the Legislature, having already attained the name by doing less than any Legislature in years, will go down in history as a Legislature that did absolutely noth ing of importance. Alabama Sheriff Is Accused as Slaver GADSDEN, Aug 7.—When the Federal Grand Jury adjourns late to-day an in dictment is expected to be retudned against Sheriff James Sparks, of Marsh all County, charging him with violating the Mann White Slave Act. Miss D. C. King. 16 years old. is the girl in the case. She is in a reforma tory near Birmingham. Sparks admit ted to-day that witneses have appeared against him and that he expected an indictment would be returned, but said the charges are a ‘frame up” by ene mies to get even with him for prosecu tions for violating the prohibition law. It is charge^ Sparks took the girl from Guntersville. county seat of Marshall County, to Chattanooga, and kept her at a hotel for three days for an im moral purpose. Bullard Bound Over As Slayer of Spain WAYCROSS, Aug. 7.—Following a long hearing before Justice C. H. Smith, Tom Bullaj'd, 20 years old, held for the murder of Mack Spajn, near Waycross, a month ago. was bound over to-day for action by the Grand Jury. One of the witnesses testified that Bullard tried to get him to kill Spain. The defense contended that the remark was made in fun. The plea of suicide was not intro duced but probably will figure i? Bullard’s trial if he is indicted by the Grand Jury. THOUSAND GIRLS SEE POLO GAME AT FORT Milton Wise, (left) and F. A. Savage, (right) in action. Man Smuggled Into U.S.Is Held at Mobile On Face and Head. Was Very Dis figured. Hair Fell Out. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured. ■ » - — Falmouth, Ky. — “Two year* ago I was troubled with skin and scalp trouble*. I would have pimples that would break out and form sores on my face and head with terrible itching. The eczema on my face and head itched and burned and when I scratched it, it mads ■ores and I was very dis figured for the time being. My head became so sore I could not touch it with a comb; it became a mass of sores. My hair fell out gradually. “After trying several remedies without much benefit a friend that had been cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment told me and I decided to try them. I was afflicted about a year before I used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and after using them three weeks I was getting better and in less than three months, after using eight cakes of Cuticura Soap and five boxes of Cuticura Ointment. I was completely cured of ecze ma.'’ (Signed) Frank Vastlne, Dec. 12, 1912. If you wish a skin clear of pimples, black heads and other annoying eruptions, hands soft and white, hair live and glossy, and scalp free from dandruff and itching, begin to-daj T the regular use of Cuticura Soap for the toilet, bath and shampoo, assisted by occasional light applications of Cuticura Ointment. No other method is so agreeable ■ or economical. Sold everywhere. Sampla of each mailed free, with 32-p book. Ad dress post-card ” Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston tarMen who shave and shampoo with Cu ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp. MOBILE. Aug. 7.—Hein Schlova, a Russian who came to Mobile from Gulfport, Mis?., was locked in the county jail here Thursday at the in stance of the United States immigra tion authorities. There is doubt as to whether he can legally remain in this country. Schlova says he paid 150 rubles to to the master of the Norwegian bark Romanoff for passage from- Monte- eido to Gulfport. Miss., and was told that it was only a short distance from Boston. Mass., where he has relatives, and that the fare would be $4. Operation Fails to Save Assault Victim VALDOSTA, Aug. 7.—J. H. Williams, i Florida turpentine man who was Drought to Valdosta for medical at tention. suffering from a blow on the ead and a stab in the body, inflicted by a negro workman, died at midnight Wednesday Williams’ skull was crushed by the Mow of a heavy stick and an opera tion for his relief was futile. The body will be buried at Mayday, Ga., his for mer home. Troops Go to Camp Without Equipment ANNISTON, Aug. 7.—Without any equipment, their enthusiasm being their 6nly asset, Company M of Ox ford. Fourth Regiment, A. X. G.. suc cessors to Company I, Third Regi ment, mustered out of service la?t year, departed Wednesday morning for the encampment at East Lake. Its officers are Arthur Harrison, captain, a veteran in the service; J. J. Crow, first lieutenant; C. W. Humpheran. second lieutenant. It has 45 men. Company D, of Anniston. com manded by Captain Lamar Jeffers and Lieutenants Dent and Powell, went to encampment with 38 men. They were accompanied by Dr. T. L. Smith, regiment dental surgeon. Birmingham Slaying Case Set for Monday BIRMINGHAM. Aug 7—The pre liminary trial of Ed Ellis, charged with the murder of Louie Rooney, was passed over to-day until Monday . afternoon when both sides will be' ready for trial. There was a report this morning hat the defense was trying to get a trial at this time because a delay would be costly inasmuch as the Grand Jury will meet the first week in September, and if an indictment is returned it would take a long while to get the prisoner out. Solicitor Heflin will be on hand to prosecute. Several witnesses have been summoned. The prisoner re mains silent, his only statement being lhat he is confident of being released. Atlanta Team Defeats Soldiers byl Score of 2 to 1 in First Match of Sport De Luxe. 60 Witnesses Called For Hearing of Moon DOTHAN. Aug. 7.—Preliminary hearing of Robert Moon, charged with the murder of Joe Halsted near Mem phis Church, six miles south of Do than two weeks ago, is being held in Houston County Court. Both were prominent young farmers. The courthouse is thronged to over flowing. About 60 witnesses are to b? examined. Moon was in a row with Jas"*r Halstead, a brother of Joe Halstead, when the latter interferred and was shot by Moon, according to testimony. The trial will probably last two days and will be one of the hardest fought habeas corpus cases ever in the county court. Doctor Is Exonerated For Slaying Burglar GAINESVILLE, FLA.. Aug 7.— Janies Splain, white, about 25 years old. was killed at the home of Dr. H. M. Owens, near Tyler. Hearing a noise as thought someone was break ing into the house Dr. Owens fired through the door. The body of Splain was found some distance from the house where he fell. Splain had removed enough of the door casing to reach in and unfast ened the door before he was shot. Dr. Owens went to Newberry and surrendered to Judge Carter. A Cor oner’? jury exonorated him. GETS 10 YEARS FOR KILLING. MOULTRIE, Aug. 7.—Convicted a week ago of involuntary manslaugh ter as the result of killing J. M. Har- nage, Jim Hart was sentenced by Judge Thomas to-day to ten years in the penitentiary. Jerry Hart, who was acquitted on a charge of murder but found guilty of oarrvi"" ? - cealed pistol, was sentenced to one year on the chaingang. With nearly 1,000 pretty girls look ing on and applauding, polo, the game de luxe of society, was given it? At lanta premiere at Fort McPherson Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday it was the all-absorbing topic of con versation among the society folk, es pecially the younger ones, who were thrilled with the riding and dash of the players. The crowd that saw the Atlanta team defeat the Fort McPherson team, 2 to 1, was one of the largest that has* ever been on the parade grounds at the army post. Scores of auto mobiles linea the sides of the playing field, and a tally-ho filled with hila rious young people added color and gayety to the scene. The preliminaries, a tug of war on horses and wrestling on horseback, thrilled the spectators. Eight pri vates, four on a side, engaged in the tug of war. No saddles were used. Private Veotick, Todd. Purdue and Houston dragged Privates Flynn, Williams. Pryde and Reynolds from their horses three times in succes sion. Wrestling Bouts Exciting. The same men engaged in the wrestling on horseback. The con test between Todd and Reynolds was long and strenuous. Purdue and Flynn were evenly matched and it was nip and tuck all the way through. The match between George Veotick and John Prvle was applauded warm ly. Pryle finally threw his adver sary. At one time their horses gal loped the entire lengti of the field while the wrestlers struggled. Owing to some misunderstanding, four of the polo contestants failed to appear and the game was called at 4:30 with two men on a side instead of four. J. O. Seamon and F. A. Sav age represented Atlanta, while T. C. Shiny Berlin Streets Amaze U, S. Tourists Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. BERLIN, Aug. 7.—American tour ists here have succumbed to the cleanliness of Berlin, which they be lieve is unsurpassed. "When I rode over the asphalt pavements the night I arrived,” said one to-day, “I thought they were glass, so shiny and smoth were they." The visitors also are Impressed with the power-driven street cleaners, which flush and then wine the streets, making them as clean as a kitchen floor. Comes From Tacoma For Alabama Bride MOBILE, Aug 7.—From Tacoma. Wash., came A. E. Krouse to wed Miss Fannie Walker, of Uitronelle. Ala., Thursday. The wedding took place at the German Luthern Church, the Rev. H. H. Hennig, officiating. The marriage wa? the culmination of a romance begun several years ag > when Mr. Kruse was a resident of Deer Park. Ala. About the middle of the month they will start for Ta coma to reside. Miller and Milton Wise represented Fort McPherson. After ten minutes of strenuous play the Atlanta team succeeded in driving the ball through the fort goal twice In quick sucses- sion. Not long afterward Milton Wise scored for the Fort. More Matches Are Planned. Dr. John A. McLeay, who refereed the game, stated that the exhibition was merely for the purpose of, giving Atlanta a .‘ample of what real polo would be like. “The players are a little out of practice,” said he, “but after the new ness wears off should he able to give a better account of themselves.” No admission was charged, as this is against the law when Government property is used. It i? expected that more games will be arranged. WANTED—TO RENT Bungalow With 3 Bedrooms New family arriving in Atlanta desires to rent modem Bungalow with all modern con veniences and in pleasant part of Atlanta. If you have this, kindly phone West 639-L Brothers-in-Law Shoot Each Other HUNTSVILLE. Aup\ 7.—A. L. i Wimberly and Milas Lanford, broth ers-in-law, engaged in a fight wPh I guns at Leighton as the result of a family quarrel. Wimberly was shot I through the arm and Lanford in. tho I head, the latter’s wound probably be- I ing fatal. The wives of both men are daugh- . ter? of Squire Ayers. The troubl- I had been brewing some time. Cash Grocery Co/wh!^? EGGS, doz. i i 15c LEMONS, doz, 12!c 5 pounds Granulated Sugar 25c 100 pounds Granulated Sugar $4.79 30c Wesson Oil 24c No. 10 Cottolene $1.15 No. 10 Silver Leaf Lard $1.39 No. 4 Snowdrift 44c Winner Milk, can, 10c; doz. $1.19 Meadow Gold Butter 33c 40c Coffee, pound 28c Eagle Milk. 7 cans for $1.00 Discount to Dealers In quantities. Cash Grocery Co., i ■** SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT For the six months ending Jun e 30, 1913, of the condition of the Southern States Mutual Lite Insurance Co. OF CHARLESTON, Organized under the laws of the State of West Virginia, rrffide to the Governor of the State of Georgia in pursuance to the laws of said State. Principal Office—Comer Capitol and Lee streets. I. CAPITAL STOCK. Amount of capital stock $250,000.00 Amount of capital stock paid up in cash 250,000.00 Amount in notes of the stockholders 35,372.00—$250,000.00 These notes are secured as follows: Fully secured by ade quate collateral of market value of $58,360. II. ASSETS. Total assets $736,194 68 III. LIABILITIES. Total liabilities $736,194.68 IV. INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1913. Total income $108,627.47 V DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1913. Total disbursements $ 73,158.04 Greatest amount of insurance retained $ 10.000.00 Total amount of insurance outstanding 6,352,473.50 A copy of the act of incorporation, duly certified, is of file in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA—County of Kanawha. Personally appeared before the undersigned John C. Riheldoffer, who, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the secretary of the Southern States Mutual Life Insurance Company, and that the foregoing statement is correct and true. JOHN C. RIHELDOFFER. • Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th dav of August, 1913 WARREN’ H ORCUTT. Notary Public, Kanawha Coun^, West Virginia. THE IS HIED GREAT POWER EOS UPLIFT Dixie Merchants Hear Stirring Addresses—Organization and Advertising Emphasized. Busine«i? is a developer of charac ter; business is a ?• iencc; the great rewards of the future are for busi ness men, and to them the world must look for the economic development which shall eradicate poverty, dis ease and crime. These are the message? given by the speaker? at the Southern Merchants’ Convention Thursday It was the second day’s session and Wednesday was a holiday for the del egates. Thursday night, at the Piedmont Driving Club, a reception w’ill be held, the delegate? going out in special cars which leave from the Equitable Building. There will be another meeting Fri day at which store management wil! be the theme. Delegate? are in Atlanta from Geor gia. the Carolina?, Alabama and Florida. Key West men are the ’travelers" of the gathering, having "omt' the greatest distance Commerce Builds Character. W \\. Orr, the first .speaker on Thursday, lauded commerce as the means of developing the highest type of character and the keenest Intel lect. He cited Marshall Field. Harry Selfridge, John Wana maker and John B Stetson as example?, angl wl’.o gave generously of their time, mono* and thought for aiding the uplift of their employees. He said: "Marshall Field turned out fourteen junior partners as millionaries. Self ridge employs 10.000 persons who es teem it a privilege to be allowed to work under the ideal conditions he has created. Wanamaker conduct? a school for boys and girls, and makes their promotion dependent on school progress as well as efficient work iff his store ” Norman Johnson, editor of a Vir ginia trade publication, declared the merchant to-day must studv his bus - nem closer than ever before M urged organization extension. He ha? no sympathy for the mer chant who wail? about the inroads of the catalogue houses. “If yo»: would climb down off the dry goods box, stop whittling, and go after business with good, hot letters, you would got the trade the mail order houses now gel. You can under sell them ” he averted. Emphasize Need of Advertising. He spoke of the growth of jobbing in the South, giving as an instance the increase in the number of drv goods wholesalers from 25 to 105 in twenty years. W. P Riley, of Evergreen, Ala., talked about combating the catalogue houses. Paul T. Harbor, of Commerce, Ga editor of a newspaper, took ‘‘Aggres sive Advertising” as his theme. J. H. McGhee, of Lawrenceville. Ga. led the “Open Parliament” discussion. ‘‘Advertising is an absolute essen tial to the local merchant.” he de- clored. “We must turn trade from the mall order houses back to th** local dealer through the greatest ad vertising campaign the country ever has seen.” Factory Gets Site in Pensacola at Last PENSACOLA, Aug. 7.— Property owners in the western part of Pen sacola to-day consented to the clos ing of the streets in order to pro vide a site covering three blocks for the erection of an excelsior factory, and the commissioners will at once order the streets cloned. This assures the erection of the big plant which ha? been negotiated for a long time. Wisconsin capitalists will establish and operate the factory. The obtaining of the site is all that has held back the enterprise. Naval Stores Men to Talk Market Control JACKSONVILLE, Aug. 7.— Produc ers of naval stores w-ill meet In the Board of Trade Auditorium here Fri day to consider plans of the adju?t- ment of the market. Representatives from all parts of the producing belt arrived to-day. Fear of the Sherman law ha? pre vented organization to curtain pro duction. The factors will meet with the pro ducers. Several new' companies have been organized and the men inter ested ar* 1 attempting to fettle condi tions by buying up over-production. Sleuths Expect to Nab Robbers Soon BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 7.—Postoffice inspectors have three clews a? to who robbed the mail car on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Tuesday night, and expect to make arrests within 24 fours. Detectives have arrested eight sus pects, but all were released. Clerk York failing to Identify them. The reward has been increased to $1,000 each for the men who robbed the car. Six inspectors are now at work in this district. The loss through robbery is estimated at less than $1,000. He Has Some New Ideas and Wants a Heart - to - Heart Talk With You. Contestants, take notice. The want ad man wants to see you j to-morrow or Saturday sure. He wants a heart-to-heart talk with you. He can give you some new ideas which will help you win. The fourth floor of the Foote St Da vies Building, Edgewood avenue and North Pryor street, has been engaged for the want ad contest ofTlces. The want ad man Is there from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. every day. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays he will be in hi? office until 8 o’clock at night. The contest is going to be a big thing. Every contestant already en tered has an even chance to win. New contestants can still enter and get a good start. But it should not de layed. Engineer Who Took Bandit Gets $1,000 MOBILE, Aug. 7—Postoffice In spectors tolday gave to Engineer Al vin E. Baer a check for $1,000 for capturing Howard Edward?, a train robber, on board a train bound from New York to New Orleans on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad last September. Edwards, after robbing the pas?en- gers and mail car. went to the engine. Catching him off his guard, Baer struck him with his oil can and al- mo?t killed him. The railroad com pany gave Baer $500 as 0. reward. GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS, DAINTY AND CHARMING, AT THE BONITA THEATER If you care for pretty girls who can sing and dance, who are drensed in bright, new- costumes, comedian? who will make you laugh until your sides ache, music that will make you pat your feet and sway your body In unison, go to the Bonita and you will rid yourself of that grouch and come away smiling. ^ u«Wir.«rV.VrfV.titiHitiitiii1iiiiiiiH*itiW£ : Rich’s Economy Basement j White Canvas Pumps, One Straps and Lace Oxfords A remnant of 3 styles for merly selling for $3 and $2.50 I Slippers For Children White Canvas, Gun Met- a 1 and Patent. Broken sizes, but note the prices. 1 to 5. alues 65c 5 to 8. values 85c 8 to 11. values 95c RICH’S ECONOMY BASEMENT \ Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Two Events of Interest in This Store for Friday and Saturday--- A Sale of Corsets A Sale of Undermuslins A timely sale for young women just now beginning to plan their wardrobe for going away to school. Prices are much less than ordinarily, and there is a brand-new supply of beautiful muslins from which you may choose Friday and the half day Saturday at this special price. The Corsets are new-, not a collection of “odds and ends” or “left-overs”—good models and stylish—long hips, low and medium busts—a few high busts for those who prefer them. All sizes—18 to 36. But note the prices: $1.00 for Regular $3.00 Corsets $2.98 for Regular $5.00 Corsets The Muslin Underwear $2.50 Gowns at . . . $1.98 $2.50 Petticoats at . . $1.98 $2.50 Combinations at $1.98 $2.50 Princess Slips at $1.98