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1 THE ATLANTA GfiOKUlAN. TUKSPAYVSKITKMBKR 11, 1900. LADIES CAN KEEP THEIR DRESSES WITHOUT WRINKLING IN THE CLOTHES BOX OF THE "GOLD MEDAL” BED DAVENPORTS These boxes are long, deep and wide, or, in actual measurement, 70 x 24 x 6 inches. Dresses and skirts can be laid in them full length. The boxes are not too deep to prevent the bottom articles being being taken out without disturbing the others. Box can also be used to keep the bed-clothes. When seat is raised to get at the clothes box it is held up by a catch. Sold Exclusively by RHODES-HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANY, 63-65 Peachtree Street. COMMITTEE LOOKS FOR ABATTOIR SITE Slaughter House Promoters Want Land Near the Stock ade. ROUND TRIP And Cheap One-way Rates -TO- CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWEST Round trip Summer Excursions from all points East to Paelfls Coast and Northwest until September 16th,' with special stopover privileges, good returning to October 31st, 1906. CHEAP COLONI8T ONE-WAY TICKETS TO CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWEST FROM AUGUST 27th TO OCTOBER 31st. Use the splendid through service of the 80UTHERN PACIFIC from New Orleans, or UNION PACIFIC from St. Louis or Chicago to destination with Steamship Lines to Japan, China, etc. Round trip tickets account Baptist Convention, San Francisco and Los Angeles, on sale from Sept. 2d to 14th, final limit October 31st. WRITE ME FOR RATES AND INFORMATION, J. F. VAN RENSSELAER, General Agt., 124 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga. B. 0. BEAN, T. P. A. SHE SMILED ON THE DEACON AND WAS PINCHED BY HUBBY Lee Watson, well known In colored *ocl»l circles, almost broke up a festl- t»l at Ml Zion Baptlet church at Ba- «r street and Piedmont avenue Mon- night. He didn’t like the way In »'Hch hl» wife smiled on a deacon In «echurch. Mattie Watson, wife to Lee and sec- * ary of the Qrnntf African Order of daughters of Emancipation, was dlah- *° ut lce rream and giving a smile JiiLSach dlah. One enthusiastic dea- c ™ took nine dishes. Lee Watson arrived at this stage of the proceedings and the plot thickened He watched the appetite of the deacon for smiles and cream and then politely requested Mattie to step outside the church where there was more room. Arriving on the sidewalk Leo proceed ed to give Mattie three punches In the nose which, as the crowd at the ring side remarked, "sho killed her dald for ten minutes." Seargeant Poole and Patrolman Pate gathered Lee In. Judge Broyles lined him *16.76 Tuesday morning. Lce went to the stockade. HOURS FOR WORK HOURS FOR SLEEP HOURS FOR RECREATION ~TRA0¥s[yL°fl COUNCIL ^ -SS^nta: This Label Stands for These Conditions in Printing Offices. Have This Label on Your Printing! ATLANTA. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION. P. O. Box 266. TO SECURE NEW ROAD Special to The Georgian. Eatonton, Gn„ Sept. 11.—The people here are deeply concerned In the pro posed new railroad to connect Savan nah with Atlanta via Statesboro. Eat onton Is almost in a direct line between the two terminals, and should the road be built It Is hoped this place will be tapped. The petition for the charter Is ig published la the counties to be crossed by the road, and Is signed by J. Randolph Anderson, W. W. William son, A. S. Guckenhclmer, T. F. Walsh, Jr., and W. E. O'ConnetC of Savannah, and G. S. Johnston, J. C. Bllnton, Brannen, R. Simmons and D. N. B of Statesboro. The rood will be 210 miles In length and will be known qs the Savannah, Statesboro and Western railway. The counties to be traversed are Bulloch, Emanuel, Johnson, Washington, Baldwin, Putnam, Jasper, Newton, Rockdale, DeKalb and Fulton. The capital stock Is placed at 11,000,- 000 of common stock, with the privi lege of Issuing *600,000 additional pre ferred stock. GENERAL SMYTHE REACHES MANILA Manila, Sept. 11.—The United States transport Logan Is here with General James F. Smyth, vice governor gen eral, who will succeed Governor Gen eral Ide, on board. He landed this morning and there was a water parade and a reception at the city hall. Gen eral Smyth will be the guest of Gov ernor General Ide at the Malaca palace until Mr. Ide's departure, September 22. CAN’T MAKE LIVING IN ALFONSO’S LAND Madrid, Sept. 11.—Twenty -workmen unions of the town of Bejar have ad dressed a circular to the presidents of American republics begging them to provide ways and meana to enable their members to emigrate and establish colonies wherever they may be wanted. The reason they give for wanting to emigrate Is that, though they are In dustrious, they can not make a living In Spain. Six hundred families, most of them skilled cloth-makers, are ready to emigrate. WALTER BALLARD OP- TICAL CO. Less than one year ago placed on the market the new Ballard Bifocal, giving reading and walking vision In one frame and looking like one gloss. They have proven the most successful of all '.he advertised Invisible bifocals. Ground In a deep (orlc curve, giving a large visual field for reading as well ss walking. They are the most perfect and licautlfu! glass sold. Consult us about bifocals. We have them all. Sales room, <1 Peachtree, Atlanta, Go. Mads Trip In Automobils. Special to The Georgian. Columbus, Ga.. Sept. 11.—P. J. Wil liams, of Montgomery, who Is visiting through the country In his automobile In a very short space of time, without single mishap, de-rlto the rough roads. With the Intention of looking over the proposed site of the central abut tolr, a special committee visited (tie city stockade properly Tuesday morn Ing. The committee was composed of Walter A. Taylor, author of the meat ordinaries; w. H. White, Jr., who with others wilt build the affattolr; Aider- man James L. Key, Councilman C. M. Roberts, Dr. C. P. Benson, president of the board of health; Dr. C. J. Vaughn and Thomas Winn. It Is the general opinion that the stockade property Is the most suitable around the city for the abattoir, and it Is the Intention of those backing the enterprise to build there the large *100,000 plant If the city will give free rental for the first live years. This concession is asked because of the nec essary expense of extending the water mains and railroad tracks, which will be of permanent Improvement to the property. The committee wan appointed at the meeting of the Investigating committee and the board.of health held Monday afternoon, when the matter was thor oughly discussed. It Is the desire of the promoters of thf enterprise to settle all preliminary matters soon, so that actual work can commence on (He plant. It Is the hope of all Interested that the abattoir will be completed by the first of the year, when the meat ordinance goes Into ef fect. EXTRY! TREASURY LOOTED OF ITS ALL From the homes'of the Sisters of Zion a great walling and gnashing of teeth arose Monday and not all the balm of Decatur street has served to allay the anguish. The treasury of the sisterhood has been looted and the era- benler Is still at large. Mary Manly, who lives In the rear of 460 Piedmont avenue, Is the trusted treasurer of the sisters. For years Sis ter Manly has been the watchdog of the treasury which at the laat auditing contained (30 In coin of the realm, two beer checks and a suspender button. The funds were kept In Sister Manly's own boudoir. The treasurer was absent Monday afternoon when a strange negro ap proached the house. To an inquslttve neighbor he explained that he was a relative of Sister Manly and was going In to take a nap. Instend he took the treasury, suspender button and all. That Is why the Slsteri of Zion will have no celebration at their anniver sary next week. VIDALIA INSTITUTE OPENS FALL SESSION. kpeclnl to The Georgian. Vtdnlla, Ga., Sept. 11.—The Vldalla Collegiate Institute opened the fall term Monday with the moat flattering prospects In Its history, the enrollment being almost double of any former year. The large auditorium was crowd ed with pupils and parents. The town Is to vote on a local.school system September 21, and It Is general- conceded that there will be no op position to this movement. Vldalla has about doubled In popula tion In the last three years and this extraordinary growth Is attributed to Its superior school facilities. EX-CONFEDERATE DEAD AT HOME IN PERRY. Special to The Georgian. Perry, Sept. 11.—J. R. Miller, a prom inent cltlsen of Perry, died at his home this morning at' 6:30 o'clock. He Is survived by his wife, two daughters and four sons, and several grand children. Mr. Miller was a Confederate soldier, born In Crawford county about 62 years ago. He was elected tax collector of Houston county several times and was once mayor of Perry. Sam Jones Tabernacle Meetings, Carters- ville, Ga. On Septemper 16th to 23rd, Inclu sive, the Western and Atlantic rail road will sell tickets from Atlanta- Dalton and Intermediate stations, to CartersvlUe, at rate of one faro for the round trip. Sam Jonea will be assisted by Evangelist Oliver and other ministers of renown. Prof. E. O. Excell will have charge of the music, and other gospel singers of note will attend. Three services each day, 10:30 a. m.. 00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m., and the people of CartersvlUe will welcome the great crowds with the same hos pitality they have always shown. CHA8. E. HARMAN, Gen. Pass. Agent Two Nsgrots Die Suddenly. Special to The Georgian. Columbus, Ga., Sept. 11.—Two ne groes died from heart failure In this county yesterday, an old negro worn relatives In the city, made the trip an dropping dead this moraine while picking over the garbage In the "for tune hole,” where the city carts dump found dead In bed at hts horns. OVER 800 BOYS FILE ENTRIES IN THE ATLANTA FAIR CONTEST OVER 800 BOYS FILE ENTRIES— BIG HEAD Special to The Georgian. Athens, Ga., Sept. 11.—Professor J. 8. Stewart, who has In charge the contest which Is to occur at the com ing Atlanta state fair between the young men of the schools of the several counties of the state, has so far re ceived over 800 entries from the fol lowing counties: Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Clarke, Carroll, Clay, Cobb, ( Early, Floyd, Fulton, Green, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Henry, Jasper, Johnson, Jones, Laurens, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Pope, Putnam, Ra bun, Randolph, Thomas, Walker, Wal ton, Washington. This Interesting feature contest of the fair. Inaugurated by the 8tate Uni versity, In conjunction with the State Agricultural Society, and the county boards of education. Is growing more interesting as the days go by. The different county school boards and commissioners of schools are very much in earnest In working the con test up. Promptly Tomorrow Morning At 53 Peachtree Street will begin one of the greatest Closing Out Sales of Crocfceryware, Chinaware and Glass ware that was ever held .in Atlanta, Now just a few plain words as a matter of information on this occasion. We have about a ten thousand dollar stock of China and Crockeryware and it’s going to be sold.. We don’t mean that this is just a common cut-price sale; it is npt. We are going to cut out this department and we are going to do it quick, and the main feature of the sale will be to get rid of the goods—for even factory cost will be no ob ject in this sale. Another thing of interest—we have no old goods in this stock, nearly everything new. Why, we are opening up goods now that was bought six months ago, but it don't matter, everything goes just the same. Rockingham English Tea Pots, regular values of $1.00, will be sold tomorrow for only 35c. In Toilet Sets wo have some very lovely patterns—a very great varie ty indeed, but you can take choice and you get 331-3 off. Dinner Sets in great profusion- dozens and dozens of them tliat will go like this. American Porcelain, 100 pieces, was $12 4 50, now $8.50, English Porcelain, 100 pieces, was $20.00, will go for $14.00. Austrian China, very pretty, 100 pieces, has always soli for $22.50, now marked down to $16.00—and so on through the list. $2.00 Jardinieres as long as they last for only 25, 35 and 50 cents. We arc just opening a large ship ment of Library and Hall Lamps. They wore bought six months ago, but you can take choice tomorrow of any of the lot at a reduction of 33.1-3 In Cut Glass we have quite a va riety and some of the best known cuttings, but justto make quick work of it this whole line will be cut right half in two—50 per cent off— Just think of that. Pitchers, Tum blers, berry bowls, comports, water sets and fancy pieces. Big shipment just in of French China Dinner Ware—all this week will go at 1-3 off, either in sets or open stock. Don’t let this line es cape you. In Glassware we can please every lady in At lanta. Forinetance, Glass Pitcher for 35c that has al‘ ways sold for 75c. Famous We have hundreds and hundreds of odds and ends in this stock, such as Plaques, imported Vases, Colonial Tumblers, regular price $1.25 dozen, but will go tomorrow for only 5c each. Fancy Lamps, Chocolate Sets, etc., etc., all of which will go at almost any price that suits a customer. We want to call the ladies’ attention to the fact right here—you will positively find some of the greatest bar gains ever offered in Atlanta in this particular line, and to get choice you had better come quick. Come tomor row and you will not regret it. KING HARDWARE CO., 53 PEACHTREE STREET. SO UTHERN RAILWAY. Trains Leave Atlanta a New Terminal Station, corner Mitchell and Madison Avenue. N. B.—Following •cltctlula flgures pub- Usual omy ss information end are not guarantee!: * 4:W A. 11.—No. 23, DAILY. Local to Bir mingham. making ail stops; arriving la J*. "DAILY. "CHICAGO AND CINCINNATI LIMITED." A. aojM TMtibaled train Atlanta to Cincinnati with out change, compound of veatibulad day coaches and Pullman drawing room sleep ing earn. Arrive* Home 7:3b a. tn.; Chat tanooga 9:46 a. m.; Cincinnati 73b p. m.; Louisville 1:19 p. m.: Chicago 7:23 a. m. Cafe car service. All meals between At- 7:11 a. m.; Co- ! 12. DAILY, local to Macon, Col am bus. lumbus 10 f:J| A. M.—. U. U, UAIUl. IUVBI IV MHCVn. Brunswick and Jacksonville. Makes all it ops . arriving Macon 9:15 a. m.: Uruus- wick Ip. a.: Jacksonville 7:40 p. tn. 7:00 A/ M.—No. 35. DAILY.-lMillmso to Birmingham. Memphis. KanMs city and Colorado H prior*. Arrives Memphis 9:03 8 . m.; Kansas city 9:46 a. to., and Colorado \ -** ?aS*V M.—No. 11. DAILY.—Local to Charlotte* Danville. Richmond and Ashe- Tllle. Southwestern bleeping, library, » through without change. Dining cars i wash- ■*t04 s.*3 a._m.^New Vork^ ii» P. M.-No. 40. DAILY.—New York tlvpress. Day coacbee between Atlanta end Washington. Rleeper» between Atlsnta. ciiariutu nnd Washington. Arrives Wash ington 11:06 a. m.; New York Ip. s. I*. M.—Na DAILY.—Local _ 3:4e DAI I 4:19 P. M. . .. ... ^ lUarkiiisrllie. I'm.man ouevrvatlon chair car Atlanta to Macon. 4:25 P. M.-No. XU DAILY.-Pullman Bleeping car and oay coaches to Birming ham. Arrives Birmingham 9:16 p. m.{ ISPIl “--No.’ll. .DAILY, sxc.pt Sun- d Yio Columbus. Pullman pulses siv.plux csr XL DAILY.—Local to Fay .ttsvllla sod Fort Vslluy. 4*0 >. M.—No. lb, DAILY.—Them ‘ “rfr 5 RAILROAD SCHEDULES. car* Through lo era- Columbus. Pullman and «mjt conch*#. “ ‘II* anil (rare vnu . V D drswlnx room and slwplox ri rtonatl sad Hsnipbls and Chat — Louisville. Arrives Home 7:29 p. tn.: Dalton l*S p. m.: Ctiattanoofa t:56 p. m.: Memphis 1:20 s. m.: Loularllle 1*0 «. m.; it. Louis 0 j>. in.: Cincinnati 8:10 a. m. 4:16 P. M.-No. 26. DAI LT.-Makes all stops. Local to IleMs: arrives Heflin 10*4 r;r Jacksonville 1*0 a. m.: Brunswick , L St AujuaUue.lS.^^. a. m.: Meridian 11 a. is.: Jackson 2*6 p. to.: Vicksburg. 4*6 p. in.: Bbreruport 10:5» p. m. Sleepers open to reoelre passengers ’ It Right—No. *. D/ULY.-Unttnrt States Fust Mall Solid vestlbuted train. Sleeping earn to New • ork. tllcbmobjL Charlotte end Asheville. Coochre tn Waeblngtoa. Iflnlnx rare serve ell meal, en route. Arrive. Washington **0 p. m.; New York 4:22 .. m. Locnl Atlanta-Churlo'l# sleeper open to receive imeaeneers »t 0*0 p. m. Ideal Atlents Ashevllle sleeper open 10*0 p. ut. Ticket Office No, 1 feuchlre.. rm Vlsdacl. ih ANNOUNCEMENTS. Showing the Arrival and Departure of pas- ■cuger Trains of tho Following Knud*- WsfirUN' AS'b A-rUS'TI:' iiAiliitoAD No.—Arrive From— | No.—Depart To— •2 Nashville.. 7:10ami- 2 .Vasinllle. 8:35 an 73 Marietta,.. 8:35 null 71 Jlnrl»itn..l3:10 i,m •33 NashVlU...ll:4S run |- 32 Vniljvttli'.t .Vj nn, 76 Marietta... 2:5, pm, 72 Miirtstta- 6:30 pm - 1 Nashville.. 7:35 pm • t N„»iniiie. >cm pm CENTRAL OF GBOuUl.k RAILWAY. Arrive F Savannah Jnekieiuvtlle.. 7*0 sni Mucou 11:40 urn Hnvanmtb 4:00 pm Macon.......... 7*8 pa Depart To— Mnron 12:01 n, flarsnnab—.. vm Macon........ 4.U0 p: Snvannnb 3:16 pi ATLANTA XSP WKST PoIN'T BOAD. Arrive From— Popart To— *8elma ll:4)am,*M«Mitg.um*ry 530 ai 'Montgomery. 7:43 pmi*Mot>tg*m’nr.l2:45 pi •Kelma 1136 pm|*8#Iiuu \ 2.\ i.j LaOranm- 1:20 nui,La(*rnnk't>.... 5:3»* pi 'Montgomery. 3:40 pm|*Montg'tn , rj.ll:15 i.n •Pally. All other trains dully except Sm day. All trains of Atlanta nnd West Poln Railroad Company arrive nt mid dermr froiii Atlanta Tcnnlnnl station, corner u Mitchell street nnd Mndlsoii avenue. (JKOltuU RAILROAD. Arrire From— ! Popart To— •Augusta 6:00 Am,*Atigiiatn Mr. m Conyers 6:15 am Llthonli Covington 7:4fi atnl'Atigusi •Augusta.. . .12:30 [,m Convert day. 3pi tSfeCB illy. All other t r, . 3:30 piu ■ !»m ..U‘.46 pm I'ept 8uu- HKAlMMitlT AIK l.lN'iT"itAII.\VAi’ Arrive From— I Depart To— Washlugtou... nmRlrininglmm.. •; 50 hhi Alriwvllle 9:15 am.MonriH- 7-30 an Memphis 11:45 am New York....12:00 2:30 pm Monroe.. .. .. 7:40 pm Memphis Birmingham.. 7:4» pm W i-hlngt. Shown in Central time.