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XtUi aiXiAJMA WWKIilAA, REPUBLICANS TO NAME STATE TICKET ONLY' TO PRESERVE ORGANIZATION United States Marshal W. H. John son. chairman of th, Republican state central commute, expects to send out nlthln a few days a call for (he com mittee to meet In Atlanta between the ;5th and 18th of this' month to make definite plans In reference to the call- ins of a state convention and putting out a Republican ticket for the state offices. ■AVhat will be the principal object In putting out a ticket Just now, Mr. Johnsonr* he was asked. •More than anything else to pre serve the party organisation, and get In good shape so that If at some fu ture time the outlook seems brighter «e shall be In a position to take ad vantage of our opportunities," was his response. The committee Is composed of IS members, from each congressional dis trict and eight from the state at lar^. When approached In regard to the matter, Postmaster Blodgett said that his official duties kept him so well oc cupied that he had little or no time far politics and could throw no light on the situation. Collector of Reve nue Rucker stated that he could not give out any Information on the sub ject. A prominent Republican, who refused to be quoted directly stated that there was no doubt but that a full ticket would be put out this year, and that announcement to that effect would probably be made within a short time. ANN O'DELIA DISS DE BAR ; IS RELEASED FROM PRISON ON A TICKET OF LEAVE By Privets Leased Wire. London, Aug. 14.—Having obtained the maximum reduction of sentence for good behavior, Ann O'Della DIss DeBar, who, on December 20, 1001, «as sentenced to seven years' penal servitude for connection with a cult known as the “Theocratic Unity," of which theunan claiming to be hej hus. bond, Theodore Jackson, was the ac knowledged head, has been liberated from the Aylesbury prison under ticket of leave. *■' •' : jnckson and the woman were arrest ed In September,, 1801, as a result of scandals In connection with the “The ocratic Unity" organisation. Their trial consumed three months, and the tes timony was of such nature that some of the London papers refused to print It. Jackson was given fifteen years In prison and his companion seven. Mme. DeBar achieved great notorie ty, working a deception by which Lu ther R. Marsh, of New York, was stripped of a fortune. She .married General Joseph H. DIss DeBar In the seventies and later traveled about the country presenting herself as the per sonification of occult powers. Then General DIss DeBar left the adven turess. Suit was brought to show her up as an Impostor, and she was charged with conspiring to defraud Marsh. She was sentenced to a term of Imprison ment. As Vera P. Ava she fell Into the hands of the Chicago police, who sent her to the penitentiary at Joliet for two yenrs. Then she married William J. McGOwn, In 1895, In Chicago. He was rich. In. 1899 she was run out of New Orleans with Theodore Jackson, whose wife she then said she was. Later they turned up In Capetown. South Africa, and one of the woman's dupes was a wealthy contractor. Next the couple went to London. ROOT HANDS OUIA JOLLY TO FAIR FOLK OF URUGUA Y Special Cable—Copyright Buenos Ayres, Aug. 14.—The arrival here today of the Argentine cruiser Buends Ayres, bearing American* Sec retary Hoot and his family • was , the signal for .the beginning of a five days' celebration In- their honor. The city is beautifully decorated with bunting and flowers. Arches have been built In many places which will be brilliant ly Illuminated at night during the cele bration. A program has been completed which will keep Mr. Root and his fam ily busy until they leave for Valparaiso, Chili. At the banquet given in Mr. Root's honor at Montevideo, the Amerlan we re t ary, in toasting Uruguay, said that he admired especially the beauty of the Uruguanyan women and that there were moments when he would like to discontinue his tour and re main forever In Uruguay. At the end of the banquet the reception commit tee presented Mrs. Root with a neck lace of pearls, of eleven strings, Miss Edith Root with another of five ropes and Mr. Root’s son with a fine horse. KING ED 70 ASK KAISER 70 HELP PACIFY RUSSIA 8pelal Cable—Copyright. London, Aug. 14.---The moat fruitful piece of conversation In diplomatic cir cle* today la a meeting which la to take place tomorrow between King Edward and the Kaiser. It la confidently be lieved that King Edward will at this Interview make clearer hla title as Ed ward the peacemaker, hot only by Im proving the relations between England and Germany, which nre not overcor dial, but by taking joint action with the German emperor, which It Is hoped will aid In bringing about a peaceable solution of the problems which con front the czar of Russia. King Ed ward left London today for Kronblnger, Prussia, as his Immediate destination. IS Is at this place Instead of Frisdsr- Ichof, that the meetings of the mon- archs will take place. t SHIFTING OF GULF STREAM CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE HEAT By Private Leased Wire. Boston, Aug. 14.—Captain Jensen, of the fruit steamer Admiral Schley, Is responsible for the statement that the gulf stream Is deviating from Its usual course. "The gulf stream usually runs north from latitude 84 degrees to latitude 28 degrees. It then turns to the east and Is lost to vessels bound from Boston," said the captain. “Now It Is running strongly from latitude 34 degrees to latitude 40 degrees, IS minutes, or within 2G miles of Nantucket south ahoal light ship." Captain Jensen says that the change In the course of the stream Is thought tq portend a mild winter. "If It Is true that the gulf stream has changed Its course In accordance with the figures given by Captain Jensen,” said a Harvard scientist, “an explanation Is afforded of the excessive periods of heat and humidity that have vlsted the Atlantic seaboard during the present summer. The prevalence of heavy sea fogs Is also explained." SENATE! GRINDS OUT A BIG MASS OE HOUSE BILLS Fight on Bill to Extend the Corporate Limits of Marietta. 1 FALL OF TELLER CHISOLM ATTRIBUTED TO DEALINGS WITH THE BUCKET SHOPS AFTERNOON SESSION Pure Food Bill Special Or der for Wednesday Morning. GEORGIANS AT ANNAPOLIS HAVE WON DISTINCTION SpMsI to The Georgian. Portsmouth, Va.. Aug. 14.—Twe Georgians, who have won distinction at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, will be graduated from the great naval training school next month. They are Midshipman W. P. Beeh- ler and Carter Land Wright, midship man. Both have done remarkable work at the Academy, and will be presented with their diplomas on Wednesday September 12. Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte will. In all proba bility, perform this pleasant duty, and address the “middles,” who have fol lowed the strenuous period of study and Instruction, These Georgia boys won out, so to •peak, a year ahead of time. Their four-year courses will not expire at Annapolis until next June, but the pressing need of naval officers caused > ncle 8am to cut down their terms at the Naval Academy to a little more than three years, and their supelor work during that time Is also largely responsible for their early graduation. Instead of going on the annual sum mer cruise with the other members of the second class at the. Academy, these two Georgians with other advanced "middles" remained In Annapolis and have been pursuing their studies dog gedly during the heated term. Next month they wll realize the fruits of their sacrifice. Then they will become full-fledged naval officers. A leave of one month will be granted them af ter graduation, and they will visit their homes, and then will come the navy department's assignment to duty afloat. They will remain at sea for three years, and then be aslgned to shore duty. Two Florida boys, two South Caro- llnans, a Loulslanan and two midship men from Alabama will also be gradu ated on September 12. , They are as follows: Robert Allen Burfnrt, Jr., Florid a Harvey William McCormack, Flor ida. David Graham Copeland, South Car olina. Clyde Russell Copeland, South Car- ollna. Arthur William Frank, Alabama. Philip Huston Hammond, Alabama Irving Hall Mayfield. Louisiana William Henry Lee, North Carolina STORM’S FURY BRINGS SADNESS SECOND TIME TO YEAGER HOME Pwial to The Georgt-n. Rome, Ga, Aug. Is.—Mrs. C. H. Tea- Pf was struck and Instantly killed at b-er homa’ln Llndale by lightning yes- terday during a terrific electric storm Which passed over Rome. The furnl- fure In the room In which Mrs. Yeager was seated waa tom to pieces and ths tt »H« splintered. .'Ira Yeager was the second , wife of T-ager, the latter having lost hl» flrff •><• and daughter In the Galveston dis aster. Several Children Shocked. A large tree, said to be over 108 years old, In front of Ordinary John P. Davis' resldsnce. In North Rome, was struck by lightning. Several of Davis' children who were playing on the front porch, were severely shocked and stun- ne Jt was the most terrific thunder storm that has passed over Rome In some time. Considerable damage was done to crops by ths wind. Local house bills occupied tha sUea tlon of the senate Tuesday morning, and a great mass of them ware put through the hopper, and a huge stack read the. second time for action at the afternoon aesiion Tuesday, beginning at 8 o'clock. Near the wind up of the morning ses. slop an effort was made to take up the pure food-bill, but Senator Miller was of a mind to quit, and,he Involved the senate In a pretty wrangle that occu pled the time until 1 o'clock. Only lone local bill found any oppo sltlon, and that not of sufficient strength: to prevent Ite passage. This was the bill to extend the city limits of Marietta. Senator Candler wanted It re-commltted to the senate general *- dlciary committee for some kind ol report, but Senator, Alt Blalock op poaed that • procedure. Just before adjournment the pure food bill was made the special order for the session Wednaaday morning after the reading of the Journal. Pay Pension Revlsor. At the beginning of the session Tues day Senator Hand moved reconsiders' tlon of the special deltclency bill passed Monday. He explained that by an oversight the sum of 3183 due G. W. Hendricks for work In revising the pension list had not been put In the bill. This revision, he stated, had saved Georgia thousands of dollars. The bill was re considered and the sum dus Mr. Hen' drlcks placed In It. Monument Appropriation*. The appropriations committee rec ommended for passage the 818,000 for the Gordon monument, the 318,000 for the Oglethorpe monument, and the 87,800 for a hospital at the Soldiers' home. House Bills Pastsd. • By Mr. Davis, of Burke—To make additional appropriations for the years 1006 and 1007. to supply deficiencies In several appropriations for expense of E iovemment. Reconsidered to add pay or G. W. Hendricks, special pension list revlsor. By Mr. Longlno, of Campbell—A res olution to pay pension to L. D. Bel lisle. • By Mr. Butts, of Glynn—To amen< several acts Incorporating Brunswick. By Mr. Smith, of Tattnall—To create bonrd of county commissioners for Tattnall. By Mr. Ramsey, of Jefferson—To cre ate the city court of Louisville. By Mr. Rainey, of Schley—To estah llsh the city court of Ellavllle. By Mr. Donaldson, of Decatur—To amend the charter of Climax. By Mr. Buchanan, of Early—To es tablish the city court of Blakely. r Messrs. Mason and Alexander, o Jalb—To provide for board o county commissioners for DeKalb. By Mr. McRee, of Lowndes—To In' corporate the town of Naylor. By Mr. Moody, of Heard—To amend the charter of Corinth By Mr. Bush, of Miller—To amend act establishing the dispensary In Col quitt, Miller county. By Mr. Alexander, of DeKalb—To amend drainage laws of DeKalb. By Messrs. Porter and Holder—To amend charter of Rome so as to create bond commission. By Mr. Ward, of Coffee—To amend charter of Bloxton. By Mr. Mllllkln, of Wayne—To In corporate the town of Hlckox. By Mr. Land,, of Wilcox—To estab lish the city court of Abbeville. By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To repeal act Incorporating the town of Newton. By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To create a charter for the city of Newton. By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To estab lish the city court of Newton. By Mr. Johnson, of Baker—To amend act creating county courts Insofar t-l refers to Baker. By Mr. Derrick, of Rabun—To Incor porate the town of Dillard In Rabun county. By Messrs. Hardeman and Holder, of Jackson—To amend set Incorporating Pendergrass. Bv Messrs. Greeae and Griffin, of Cobb—To extend the Incorporate lim its of Marietta. By Mr. Knights, of Berrien—To es tablish the city court of Tlfton. By Messrs. Alexander and Mayson, of DeKalb—To amend act creating the public schools of Clarkaton. By Messrs. Brinson and Donaldson, of Decatur—To revise, consolidate and amend act establishing board of commissioners of Decatur. By Mr. Ross, of Upson—To authorise Yatesvllle to Issue bonds. By Mr. Way, of Pulaski—To repeal set establishing dispensary in Pulsskl. By Mr. Lawrence, of Chatham—To allow Savannah to execute a deed to Purse to certain lands. L & N, TO BUILD TEMPORARY SHED The fsoultvllle and Nashville railroad waa Toeadaj moraine granted a permit for the erection of a In nre ahed to take the The ehed la to coat 110,000, and will only be need- for almut four mouths, as the permit atatea that It la to be torn down January 1, 1107. BISHOP O’CONNOR TALKS WITH POPE Special <'able-Copyright. Rome, Italy, Aug. 14.—The announce ment is made at the Vatican today that the pope received Blehop O'Connor, of Washington, In a long and cordial con ference. Bishop O'Connor Is rector of the great Catholic university at Wash ington. Special to Tbe Georgian. Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 14.—Alexan der Chisolm, charged with embesstlng I funds of the First National Bank, 8100,- I'OO, alleged to have been taken, will | have to make a 380,000 bond to appear before the United Statee commissioner next Monday for a preliminary trial. The same aiqqunt waa required of W, L. Sims and 810,000 of C. M. Hayes, the stock and cotton brokerage managers. Pending the making of the bond Chisolm spent the night at the Hill man Hotel In the custody of a marshal. Two warrants were Issued yesterday against Chisolm, one against Sima, one against Hayes, and on* agalnet P. G. Smith, who also operate* an ex change immediately In the rear of the bank. According to the warrant the amounts secured, with the dates, were aa follows; May 10, 83,000; May 88, 13.000; May 88. 25.000; May It. 82,000; May 20, 280,000; May 10. 115,060; July 1, 810. 000; July I, 18,000. Total 171.80. The. second wdkraut makes the same charges with ths names of 81ms and Hayes substituted for that of Smith. The sum* paid to these parties, accord Ing to the warrant, were as follows: May 17. 86,000; May II,' 18,000; June 1, 86,000; June 10, 18,000; Jun* If, 88.000; June II, 11,000; Jun* 80, 85,000. Total 810,000. POLICE SAY “RICH WIDOW” TRUST WAS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO FLEECE "ELIGIBLE HUSBANDS” By Private Let set Wire. New York, Aug. 14.—Mrs. Bins F. Verrault, alias Mr*. Helen Hamilton, aocompanled by Mrs. Brown, reached the Federal building and went to the marshal's office shortly before noon today. By Private Leased Wire. New York. Aug. 14.—While deputise from the United States marshal's of- flcs hunted today for Mrs. Blna Ver rault, alias Helen Hamilton. Marshal Henekel sat at hit desk and waited In almost hopeless' expectancy that' the woman might appear. It waa believed she has fled from the city. Astounding revelations, which have been secured by federal officials con cerning the game of hearts for monsy played by Mrs. Verrault reached their climax today. . . . . It ha* been learned almost beyond a doubt that Mrs. Hamilton was a member of a unique "matrimonial bu reau," conducted entirely by women This bureau, It la believed, had branches all over the United Statee. In every large city In the country wo men almost aa clever aa Mrs. Hamil ton are said to have carried out plana of fleecing “eligible husbands" on an elaborate seals. They would hire apartments, and the places would be furnished In a most elaborate scale. All of the costly furniture would be bought on the In stallment plan.' In these luxurious apartments, the matrimonially Inclined victims would call to see the wealthy widow "who wanted a husband." The wealth and splendor of It all would stun the man and latar on they would lend large sum* and then the "wealthy widow" would vanish, and the Install ment men called and took away the unpaid for furniture. Mr*. Hamilton was the queen of the “rich widow" trust, but Mr*. Iseela Brown, who lived with her. Is satd to have been the real power behind the throne. Mrs. Brown, tt Is declared, originated all the Ideas for fleecing men who wanted to wed rich widows. HOKE SMITH MANAGERS READY WITH THE CASH Special to The Georgian. Columbus, Ga., Aug. 14.—The quan dary In which the Democratic execu tive committee of this county found It self In regard to funds to pay the ex penses of ths primary election has been somewhat lessened by the offer of friends of Messrs. Howell and Smith to divide the amount necessary TIES OF MARRIAGE DIDN'T HOLD THAW TO HISPHETTYWIFE Arrested for Flirting—Mrs. Thaw to Tell on White. and pay It promptly. Captain J. J. Slade, a warm support, er of Mr. Smith, and L. F. Garrard, who Is managing tbe campaign for Mr. Smith here, hdve both assured the committee that the Smith part of the expenses would be forthcoming. The Howell men have not yet taken any decided action, but they have as sured the committee that they would stand their share of the expense. By rrifSte tested Wire. New York, Aug. 14.—It was nounced definitely today that Mrs. Evelyn Thaw would take the witness stand and testify In behalf of her hus band, Harry K. Thaw, at his trial for the murder of Stanford White. Eve lyn Thaw always had been willing to testify, but Clifford W. llsrtrldge, Thaw's counsel, repeatedly said that It would r.ot be necessary. Thaw's wife will not spare herself In the ordeal that she must face, but will reveal the Innermost secrets of the cir cles In which Stanford White was one of the shining lights and ot which shs herself was a victim. Thaw Was ArrtsUd. Most Important of all, Mr*. Thaw's testimony will reveal the Incident* of the day of the tragedy. Bhe Is ex pected to testify that White sent her a basket of roses on the late afternoon of that day accompanied by a note In which he expressed hi* desire to see her at once. Thla note la now In the possession of the Thaw defense and will be produced *t the trial. The arbest of Harry Thaw In Wll klnsburg. Pa., three months after his marriage for forcing his attentions up on a young girl there, was admitted by the chief of police of that place today, and It turned out that Thaw spent nearly a night In a lock-up. GRANDJURYTHREATENS TO IGNORjMR. JEROME Proposes to Hear Other Wit nesses as to the Ice Trust. By Private Ussed Wire. New York, Aug. 14.—Both sessions today. It I* announced, will be devoted by the grand Jury to Investigating ths local Ice situation. Certain members of the grand Jury have decided not to watt any longer for District Attorney Jerome nor will they rest content with the testimony of the witnesses Jerome sees proper to call. It is asserted that they have found a subtle connection between some witness** to be subpe- naed and subsidiary concern* of the Ice trust. The grand Juror* want to beer certain people, and will call them an witnesses whether Jerome I* pleased or not. TO CREATE STATE_OFFICIAL Senate Bill Making Licuten- ’ ant Governor Fails of Two-Tliirds Vote. The house Tuesday morning dsfeated the senate bill of Senator Wheatley to create the office ot lieutenant gov ernor, after a debate which occupied most of the morning session. The bill received a majority of thp vote repre sented but lacked tha necessary 117 votes necessary to Its passage. Mr. Felder, of Bibb, Introduced a aubstltuts bill which provided for the succession of cabinet officers to the governorship In case of a vacancy but this was also lost through lack of a two-thirds vote. Tha debate on the senate Mil was taken up by a number of floor leaders and brought out many blta of strong argument. The fact that for sevaral months there will be no president of the senate who might succeed th*e gov, emor In case of that official's death waa dwelt upon. The house was called to order by Speaker Slaton at 8 o'clock. Mr. Hall, of’Bibb, called up the bill by Senator Strange providing for the amendment of the code relative to suit* against rdllroad*. This bill provides that suits may be brought against a railroad In the country, where the damage I* sus tained regardless of whether the rail road has an agent In that county. SUCCESSFUL SALE -OF- FINE PIANOS ^ Closes Thursday Night. , The half price salo we have been carry- . ing on for the past ten days has met with phenomenal success, as is voiced by the enthusiastic response of our many pleas ed customers. The stoAk has been going fast, but tho most sensational values still await you in our parlors. The change in / ! tho management of our business necessi tated this sale and as we have only a short time in which to close out the stock, we are forced to offer you our entire stock of excellent pianos regardless of profit or cost. The pianoB we are offer ing are brana new—of standard makes, such ns Mehlin & Sons, Soluner & ' Go., Becht, Bush & Herts, Weser Bros., Brambach and others. They are magnificent in material and unexcelled in workmanship. A trial by any musician will attest these facts. No amount of varnish on tho caso will make a hastily or cheaply constructed piano sound liko a good ono. Tho merit of our pianos is not confined to tho handsomo case alone. No muBi-. cian can fail to bo impressed with their . sweet, ringing tone and perfect scale. They have the tone that lasts, and with ordinary care your descendants of tho next generation will find them as pure and ringing in tone ns you find them to day. It is those facts above all else that mako it highly profitable for you to purchase a piano wliilo you have such an excellent opportunity. When you como down town today or tomorrow make the Becht Piano Parlors your first call. Tho other bar gains about town will last. Your early inspection promotes satisfaction. No cheap, shoddy, commercial piano in the lot, but all high-grade and doubly guaran teed. BECHT PIANO PARLORS, 62 N. Forsyth St. FRIENDS OF BRYAN ARE TO SAY IF HE IS TO BE A CANDIDATE By Private Leased Wire. Paris, Aug. 14,—William J. Bryan, In an Interview with a reporter for a French news agency, upon being asked about hla candidacy for the presidency of the United Stales two years hence, eald It was Imposslbl* to discuss ths matter at present, as he must consult with friends at home before making any statement. Mr. Bryan today confirmed the report from Melbourne that ho Intends to vlilt Australia this foil. Mr. Ilrysn say* he will sail (mm Fan Fran cisco Immediately after the elections In November. He will bo gone ton week* and will visit New Zealand as well as Australia. Mr. Bryan will travel' alone. TRY A WANT AD TWT nvTXT> tiPflBflTiW hiatus In the office of governor the sse- IN THE GEOKwIATl nut y ot stats fill the vacancy. If Mr. Hall wished the bill put on Ih* callen- dar that he might disagree with the unfavorable report of ths general Ju diciary committee. Extended debate followed.' Mr. Hall apoke for his measure. Mr. Perry, of 1, and Mr. Akin, ot Bartow, opposed It. Mr. Kelly, of Glascock, moved the previous questldh. Mr. Hall demanded the yeas and nays. Several members voted against the bill for the reason that by giving the right to bring suit In any county th* -- - h00M | t wou |q tend to suits In the hands of city lawyers and damage claim special. 1st* to the disadvantage of country lawyers. Strange Bill Defeatsd. The house refused to disagree with the report of the committee and th* bill was dsfeated for this reason. Upon motion of Mr. Kelly, of Glas cock, the senate bill to create a state supervisor of teachers* Institutes, the state school commissioner to flit th* office, was recommltteed to th* com mittee on education. resolution by Mr. Hardman, of Jackson, and others, providing for th* adjustment of the culm of heirs at law of Sherman J. Sim*, was passed. The claim Involves the right of the Northeastern railroad through the 81ms land*. Senator Wheatley's bill to create a lieutenant governor waa called from the table by Mr. Felder, of Bibb, who spoke on the measure. He offered a substitute, providing that In case of a there were any disabilities than the at torney general could suocssd to the executive and a regular line of succes sion might be formed. "There Is no need for a lieutenant g overnor," said Mr. Felder. "Do you elleve that we could find a man with the ability to be governor who would make a campaign for lieutenant gov ernor at a salary of 1400 a year, merely on the chanre of becoming governor through th* death of the gov*ri)or7" Wright Defends Bill. Mr. Wright, of Richmond, urged th* passage of the bill. He said that If the governor should die there would be no body to call tha legislature Into session to elsot another. He favored th* elec- tlon of a possible successor to the governor by the people. He showed how the present legislature wilt cease to exist on the first Wednesday of next October, and should the governor dl* between that date and th# fourth Wed nesday In June, there would b# no president of th* senate to succeed to the vacant place. Mr. Felder asksd If It would not be unwise to provide that a lieutenant governor preside over th# senate when h* might be entirely unfamiliar with parllamtnlary law and th# senate rules. "Any. man who will give forty-sight hours' study of the rule book." replied Mr. Wright, "will know enough to pro- side over the senatd." Seaborn Wright, of Floyd, spok* elo quently In support of the bill, claiming a round of applause from the usually Indifferent house. Mr. Hall, of Bibb, argued against th* bill, on the ground that It gave th* lieutenant governor a vote In the sen ate In caa* of a tie, thereby creating a new senator. Mr. Dunbar, of Richmond, apoke for th* bill. The origlnnl bill waa put upon Its passage and Mr. Felder opened the de bate against It. He said the lieuten ant governor would be a kind of lltU* monkey with a silk hat and maybe a few stars on his shoulders to go around and make speeches when tbe governor Is buiy. Mr. Flynt. of Spalding, led the debate In ravor of the bill. Messrs.. Anddrson, ‘Wilcox, Steed and Perry followed, speaking for the measure. "Any candidate who survives th* present campaign, ought to be good for 1M years." said Mr. Perry. Wheatley Bill Killed. • The vote was taken and th* vote showed 15 ayes and 82 nays. Th* bill failed to receive the requisite two- thirds, or 117 Votes, and was lost. The substitute bill of Mr. Felder, of Bibb, was then read. It provides a line of succession In the event of th* death, disability or resignation of th* gov ernor In the following order: presi dent of the senate, speaker ot the bouse, secretary of state, attorney gen eral, treasurer and comptroller g»n*r- al. The eommlttoo reported favorably on the substitute. The voto *h.,«.•<! 88 yeas and 44 nays, Urn ouhnfltnia fulling for lack of o two-thirds vole The last hour of tha session was oc cupied In discussion of the bill of H.-mi- tor Fitzgerald enlarging tho powers of the railroad commission and requiring railroads to put In sidetracks and spurs wherever required. The bill went ovur until the afternoon session. Monday Afternoon Session, Tho hours met at 8:80 o'clock. Mr. Butts, of Glynn, caled up his blU to amend section 725 of tho code rela tive to the disposition of property pur chased by municipal corporations. Ths bill wus punned, Th* bill of Senator Wheatley, to amend the constitution to create the office of lieutenant governor, wiu ta bled by Its friends. It being evident that no quorum could bo secured. On motion of Mr. Flynt, of Spalding, the bill of the Chn>i.ooi i.q.i. -oqitutive* to appropriate 115,000 to erect a status of James Oglethorpe In Savnnnnh, was set as a special order, the house re considering Its former vots. It w9| then paged by a voto of 81 to 35 and transmitted to the senate. Speaker Slaton Huggested that the house pay some attention to the nu- mererous senate bills which, w,-r« on the desk. Senator Crum's bill to Increase the pay of the state entomologist from 21,500 to 22,004 wus lost. STATE SANITARIUM IN EXCELLENT SHAPE The Georgia Blate Sanitarian excellent condition, according n port of the tnveatlgatln the house of represent!- M. Kelly, of Glaacu Dr. J. T. Longlno, J retary, <*f the conn: report to the houae^L In which they com;* tlon and Its offlccriM sgEES? PLENTY OF* FOR INSA By Private I^imU Wire. Philadelphia, Aug. 14 —Th and Hudaon River Kallr han given to the Mate Wayne county for a n*»w h A. th*- criminal insane for enough coal on the land u pitai for twenty rears. ■■