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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. TWO MASKED MEN A SALOON KEEPER Victim Was Known to Car ry Sums of Money in Coat Lining. to Tb<* Georgian Gadsden, Ala., Sept. 14.—News wai I'Celved here thl« morning of one of the boldest robberies and murders ever « mmltted In this rectlon. At Leath* Gap, on the side of Sand mountain, n-ar Mountalnboro, and about 12 miles n ri Jiwest of this city, John Davis, who "i'orates a saloon at that place, was murdered and robbed at an early hour tills morning by two masked men. The full details are not obtainable. The proprietor of the saloon and sev- eral officers have gone to the scene of the crime, and every effort will be made to capture the murderers and robbers. It la reported that two masked men uore seen near the place last night. There are two saloons at Leaths (lap, and it Is known as one of the most lawless resorts In northeast Alabama, and has caused much trouble for the past several years. Davis formerly lived In this city and was known to have large sums of money on his per- s*'»n at different times, which he had concealed In the lining of his coat. STATE WILL TAKE OCCUPATION TAX CASEJP HIGHER - Comptroller and Attorney General Agree to Appeal. SPEEDY TRIAL IS URGED FOR CASES OF ASSAULT 70 PRESERVE THE PEACE , 00000000000000000000000000 Stone Mountain Con vention Hears Res olution Passed. It was 'definitely announced at the elute Capitol today that the stale will appeal from the decUlon of Judge Pen dleton. of Fulton superior court, In de claring unconstitutional the law requir ing nil telephone, telegraph and express i "inpanles to pay taxes to the state amounting to 3 1-3 per cent of their gr as receipts. Both Comptroller Gen eral Wright, whose levy on property of the Southern Bell Telephone Company brought about the suit, and Attorney General Jdhn C. Hart, who represented the state, said an appeal would be ta' ken at one. In this connection It was stated that the very law under which this I 1-2 per cent gross receipt tax Is levied, was Incorporated Into the general tax art at the suggestion of'attorneys repre senting certain of these corporations which are affected by It. The state's claim against the telephone company amounta to about 110,000, covering the difference between the ad valorem tax es of the company which have been l«!d regularly, and the 1 1-1 per cent gross receipt tax, which Is In this rase considerably larger than the total of the ad valorem taxes. DIES A11IS POST Former Atlantan Succumbs I To an Attack of Pneumonia. News of the death of Major Oscar Brown ■ t Fort Asm Houston, Tex., last night wss received In Atlanta Friday in a telegram In T. A. Burke, of this elly, whose wlfa Is a relative of Major Brown. The announeement of Major Brown's death, wblrh eaine from pneumonia, will It, received with deep regret and Borrow by lila maay friends In (leorgln. Not only waa Major Brown a Georgian by birth, lint he served In this alnte for arveral years In Ms military eapaelly and waa widely known over the stale. Major Brown waa appointed to the Weal point Military Anademy from Georgia In 1172. and graduated In 1X77. Ue had Itecn with.the First I'nlted mates cavalry ever Mnce his graduation, lie waa promoted to raptoln la 1M and went up tu the rank of major Xnveuilier Si. Bag, Inina stationed with his regiment at Fort Ham Houston. From 1M until Msy, Ikm. Major Brown, then a captain, wns detailed by tlte war de. psrtment to duty fu Georgia ns ncllug ns- ststsnt adjutant-general and as acting lie tor-general. In 1885 he was appointed , l.y Governor Atkinson it. colonel of the Second Georgia Pulled mates volunteer, f. r servlie In the war with Spain. He ' served with that regiment thro.gli the war and then returned to the first cavalry as captain until he received bis promotion to the rank of major. Major Brown wns unmarried. He baa a Stater living In Athena, where the runernl will occur some time next week. The body will pass through Atlanta on the way to Athena for Interment. Major llrowu did good service when he waa stationed with the Georgia troo|m. and made many friends all ovev the atate. The news of his death will Ire received with genera! and widespread regret. Special to The Georgina. Covington, Os.. Sept. 14—The tern peranre queatlon waa one of the toplca under consideration at the morning session of the Stone. Mountain Baptist Association yesterday. The report on temperance was rsad and an amendment offered by Dr. K. Pace to have the dispensary feature stricken out, as It was calculated to create the impression that the as sociation waa weakening In Its attitude toward the liquor traffic. Judge Hlllyer, at thla Juncture, va r ated the chair, and took Issue with Dr. Pare. The Judge said that he had al ways stood for prohibition, but when prohibition was Impossible he would take the dispensary In preference to open bar rooms: that the dispensary tvua the lesser of the two evils. 7 Bev. B. R. Pendleton spoke In favor of the amendment. Dr. John K. White took the position that In soma Instances the dispensary should he supported by Christians, be lieving that It Is sometimes a stepping stone to prohibition, citing South Caro lina as un illustration of Ills conten tion. Referred to Campaign. Boms one made reference to the re cent campaign for governor, connecting It with the question under discussion. Judge Hlllyer again took the floor, and resented the Imputation. He asserted that the recent state Democratic convention, of which he was a member, had recommended legis lation that would give to every prohibi tion county In the state relist from the Jug trade. He desired to go on record as being favorable to the best laws ob tainable. Dr. J. W. Butts and others floored the amendment, and with the atate- menl of Hugh Wlllet, a member of the committee, that all reference to the dispensary had been withdrawn from the report, It was adopted by a unan imous vote. J. B. Richards, secretary of the Georgia Anti-saloon Dengue, made a fifteen-minutes' speech In the Interest of that organisation. At 11 o'clock the missionary sermon was preached by Dr. D. W. Gwtnn, of Atlanta. The discussion of slate and home missions consumed the greater part of the nfternoon session of the conven tion. The state mission rsport was resd by Rev. B. A. Cowan. Also rsport on young people's work was read, show ing that a new forward step has been taken by the appointment of Rev. J. 8. McLemore as secretary of .the young people's work In Georgia. Evangelism Masting, mass meeting on "Evangelism" SPEEDY TRIAL URGED IN ASSAULT CASES BY BAPTIST CONVENTION. O Special to The Georgian. O Covington, Ga., Sept. 14.—Before 0 0 the adjournment of the Baptist 0 O Association, Judge Hlllyer read O 0 the resolutions of the Southern 0 O Baptist convention, calling for a 0 O speedy enforcement of the law In O 0 criminal assault coses. He said 0 0 that the people were losing respect O 0 for law by technical delays In O O cases. He referred to the Row- 0 o line case and made a strong ap 0 peal for law and order. 0 The next meeting will be at Col- O O lege Park church. O The largest attendance In the . O history of the association has 0 O been present at thla session. 00000000000000000000000000 occurred at 7: SO In the evening, at which Rev. W. W. Hamilton presided Rev. W. D. Walker, Rev. J. 8. Mc- Demore and Dr. Hamilton were the principal speakers. The audience was one of the largest bf the present con vention. Dr. John F. Purser and Dr. W. W. Hamilton made stirring speeches favor of a denominational evangelism. At 5 p. m. Mrs. F. C. Wallis, state leader of Young Ladles' Leagus, con ducted a ladles' mestlng at the Bap tlst church. The report on education, and the discussion pertinent thereto, j roved to be one of the most Interest- ng features of the sessions yet held. Dr. William Crenshaw made the state ment that Cox College had educated more preachers' daughters than all the other schools combined. Dr. White In troduced Rev. W. Thlot, who Is on his way to the seminary at Louisville, fie made a talk of several minutes. Rev. W. W. Hamilton, who has been a pastor at Louisville, made an address commending the spiritual power of the seminary. » The 11 o'clock service Friday will be given over to atate missions. Missionary Masting. A missionary mass meeting Waa held last night at the Methodist church un der the auspices of the Baptist Wom an's Missionary Union. The meeting waa presided over by Rev. Eugene R. Pendleton, pastor of the Cuvlngton church. The report on missions waa read by Dr. W. W. Hamilton, under whose di rection the work Is conducted In Geor gia. Rev. w. Harvey Clarke, missionary to Kumamoto, Japan, gave nn Interest ing ten-minutes’ talk on the religious conditions In the Orient. He was fol lowed by Mrs. W. 11. Clarke, who was formerly Miss Duello Daniel, of Atlan ta, In a aong which she sang In Japa nese dialect. Rev. A. L. Dunstan, who for the last seven or eight years has had charge of the Baptist mission In Canlagallo. Bra sil. told of the work that Is being ac complished and the prospects' for Christian evangelisation In the Brasil ian field. DR. AMOS FOX ON THE STAND DEFENDS SELF Continued from Page One. AFTER ATTEMPTING LIFE OF HIS FRIEND’S WIFE, MARRIED MAN KILLS SELF BRYAN WILL SPEAK AT PIEDMONT PARK Address Will Be De livered 2 P. M. September 20. Plans, subject to revision, for the reception of William Jennings Brysn In Atlanta, September 20. were formu lated Thursday evening at a meeting of the Young Men's Democratic League, In the office of President La mar -Hill, Gould building. According to present Information, Mr. Bryan will arrive here at 8 o'clock In the morning, September 20, and the general reception committee will meet him at the train and escort him to the Piedmont hotel, where breakfast wlil be served. A public reception from 11 to 12 o'clock In the hotel Is within the plans now provided for. At 2 o'clock In the afternoon Mr. Bryan will deliver an address from the grandstand In the race track at Piedmont pnrk. Presi dent Roosevelt spoke from this stand last October. A special platform will be erected for the occasion. As yet It Is not known whether Mr. Bryan will leave the city on an after noon nr evening train, and plans for the nfternoon following the speaking are contingent upon more definite Informa tion concerning that point. E. P. Burns and Lnwton Nnlley were appointed a committee to confer with the railroads relative to reduced rates to Atlanta for thla occasion. President Umxr Hill will complete the arrange ments for Mr. Bryan's visit after he has heard from him. ARKWRIGHT GIVES MUCH BETTER SERVICE 00000000000000000000000000 O 0 o NEGRO STRIKES MATCH, 0 O CAUSING $35,000 FIRE. O o o O -Special to The Georgian. O 0 Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 14.— O O Fire badly damaged the 125,000 Q 0 stock of the Live and Let Live 0 0 Drug Company, on Market street, O O this morning. Q O The fire caught from an open O 0 keg of alcohol In the basement of O 0 the building by the striking of a Q § match by a negro employee. Q The drug store floor caught Ore O O In aereral places and the stock 0 0 was badly damaged by water. 0 O The upper floor offices were O 0 also damaged and "The Trip O o .round the World' 7 show, next O o door, was badly damaged. O o 0 04000000000000000000000000 The street car patrons living along the Central avenue line as far out as Atlanta avenue l.ave no hard words for the Georgia Hallway and Electric Company—now. A committee bf dtlaens living along the line called on President P. S. Ark wright a few days since and requested that they be given a ten-minute sched ule, morning and afternoon, on account of the crowded condition of the cars, Instead of a flfteen-mlnute schedule, aa now obtains. Mr. Press Huddleston, a member of the committee, Friday received a let ter from Mr. Arkwright stating that beginning Monday, September 17, a seven and one-half minute schedule would be in force during the rush hours uf the morning and afternoon. Malaria Make* Pale Bleed. The Old Standard, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, drives out malaria and builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 27 years. Price 55 cents. Mrs. Gertrude Ginn. Mrs. Gertrude Ginn, aged 18, died at 7 Bennett street Wednesday night nt 11 o'clock of heart failure. Mrs. Ginn had been III with typhoid fever several weeks and had begun to Improve. The coroner held an Inqueat over her body at 11. G. Poole A Co.'s undertaking es tablishment Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, pronouncing her death due to natural causes. The funeral and In terment took place Friday at 11 o'clock at Harmony church. AROUSES FROM COMA, RECOGNIZES HIS WIFE BEFORE DEATH COMES Special to The Georgian. Charlotte, N. C, Sept. 14.—Claude A. Matthews, for many years a most familiar figure In this city, where he spent the best part of his life as city editor of the Charlotte News, died Inst night, near Asheville, following an op eration, and the body will reach here this evening, the funeral taking place on the day fallowing. The deceased was known throughout the entire state. For live hours he was unconscious yesterday aflernopn while hie wife, ar riving after the coma set In. waited for some token of recognition. Near the midnight hour the sufferer moved, opened his eyes, looked on the wife of his youth's love and with a peaceful look on his face, died. His place will be hard to nil. Mrs. May Wallaoe. Mrs. Mary Wallace, wife of I. M. Wallace, a popular railroad man, died Thursday morning at her reeldence, ill West Pine street, at 11 o'clock. Her body was taken to Chamblee Friday morning for Interment. Katherine Mosley. Katherine Mosley. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mosley, 17 Cor ley etreet, died Thursday morning. Fu neral services were conducted Friday morning at 8 o’clock at H. O. Poole A Co.'a private chapel. Interment at Westview. MARTIAL LA IV RULES IN THE CITY OF HAVANA By MANUEL CALVO. Havana. Cuba. Sept. 14.—Borne maintain that the revolutionists will light the Americans If they support President Palma, although thay may give up If It la made oleer that Intervention Is Impartial, or even that It ends the republic. It la clear that some Liberals entertain the belief that the I'nlted States would not Intervene with the object of Anally holding the country. General Alejandro Rodrigues has been pieced in absolute command of Havana and the civil government has been practically suspended. Colonel Thomson Testifies. Colonel w. S. Thomson, vice pres! dent of the board of trustees, was the fleet witness called after the chairman rapped for order Friday morning. Col onel Thomson stated that, he only ac cepted the trusteeship under protest. Aa chairman of the finance commit tee Colonel Thomson stated that each month he had examined the vouchers of Dr. Fox, the purchasing agent, and being asked If he examined into the correctneaa of the bills, he said: “When I can't accept a bill presented by an honorable man, I shall quit." Colonel Thomson further stated that the prices were exceedingly low for the quality of goods. "The Impression I gathered from the bills was that the quality of the food was better than that of the large part of the citizens of Atlanta, even those In good clrcuitr stances," continued the witness. "I attended few aeaslons of the In vestigating committee aa X did not have time to spare. The only one 1 attended was when Clarke made his charges soon after January. Moat of the meat exhibited by Clarke was gristle and the biscuit were hard and apparently not fit to eat. Clarke’s evidence was contradicted by other witnesses, and the result was that there was no substantial ground for the complaint. "Complaint wns-also made of Mrs. Reid's tyranny. Mrs. Reid waa brought In and her testimony waa practically the same as on yesterday. She was rebuked and admonished to be gentler to the Inmates. “The main thing brought out by the Investigation waa the difficulty In get ting servants, and this seemed to be largely the cauee of most of the com plaints. "1 asked Mrs. Reid how the aervlce and fare at the Soldiers' home com pared with that of a boarding house, and she stated very favorably. "Mrs. Reid's statement yesterday about the condition of the home whea she went there was the first I ever heard of any bad condition of affairs. She said nothing about It at the In vestigation 1 attended. “Even If Dr. Fox Doss Cuts—" "Anybody who knows Dr. Fox knows that even If he does cuss he Is the soul of honor. His greatest fault waa that he la too kind, especially where a veteran la concerned. "At no time did Inmates who came to me to sign furloughs Intimate that there was any complaint In that re spect. 1 heard some reports against Mrs. Reid’s character, and while I used all my skill at cross examination, 1 could not draw from any of them any thing thut reflected' on her personal character." "On what evidence did you sign sus pensions?” asked Judge Longley. "Entirely on the Judgment of the su perintendent. It was absolutely nec essary to suspend men In order to maintain discipline, and the superin tendent had no disposition to unneces sarily suspend men. If any of the In mates were dissatisfied, they had the right to make Immediate appeal, which 1 never heard of their doing. ’ Representative Knight asked Colonel Thomson If he did not think It was unnecessarily harsh to turn out these old men who have no homes. As to Suspensions. "•> Representative Mlllkenr at this point said to witness: “1 asked a policeman and he said eleven days. 1 asked an old rounder and he said the recorder would give a man thirty days If It was an old offend er. One man testified yesterday that he had been suspended twelve months at one time and eight months at an other. Don't 'you think these sen tences were too severe for the of fenses?” "The only suspension I ever approved of for thirty days waa after I had In quired of Mr. Barry, and he satisfied me that It waa Just," replied the wit ness. "They are thero for fighting. Most of them fought four years, and If they want to light a little over baptism don't you think It Is all right for them to do It? Testimony has been Introduced which shows that 118 have died there, or nearly 58 per cent, and nt that rate they will soon all be gone, and It seems that these men who aro once men and twice children? Colonel Thomas dissented from this to the extent that It was absolutely necessary to discipline men In order to maintain order at the Home. Attorney Anderson asked Colonel Thomas It any Investigation wns made Into the accuracy of Dr. Fox's bills. The point brought out \vni,thnt the finance committee was a mere lot of figure heads. This Colonel Thomas denied, but ad mitted that the only Investigation made waa when he casually glanced over the bills aa brought to him by Dr. Fox. He further admitted that no exam ination was ever made Into the quality of the goods purchashed by Dr. Fox. "Wna a man provided with trans portation to his home when he was sus pended or W’aa he simply put out In the street to shift for himself?" asked Mr. Anderson. Colonel Thompson responded that he had never made any Inquiry Into the matter or evep thought of It. Colonel Thompson was then excused. Senator Blalock of the Investigating committee here addressed the commit tee and slated that he would not accept the statement that anything was In the records unless the records were pre sented. Dr. Fox Tskes Stand. Dr. Fox was then sworn and Intro duced a letter written by the Inland Oil Company, of Cincinnati, recom mending him for his business ability, honesty, etc. Letters were Introduced from J. J. A J. E. Maddox, Armour A Co., McCullough Bros, and others stat ing that all goods purchased tor the Home by Dr. Fox were flrat clasa In every particular. A letter from Park Woodward show ed that Dr. Fox had saved the Home over three thousand dollars to date by his personal attention to the matter of getting free water and having It put In by the county and city at cost. Dr. Fox's books showed that the Home which was rebuilt, the cost was a little more than 125,300, all of which was either covered by Insurance or private subscription. It did not coat the atate anything. He also Introduced a receipt from the slate treasurer for 2557.12 refunded from special appropriation made by legislature for laying a water main. Dr. Fox testified that he advanced 2250 out of his own pocket when the Home wss opened In order to put It In order. Hr was, of course, reimbursed liter. Dr. Fox Introduced the voucher for the barrel of ayrup about which so much complaint was made. The In voice was for 55 gallons at 25 cents per gallon. One of the old soldiers present whispered audibly, "It would be high at 10 cents per gallon." "I could go to Iri eaponslble houses and buy meat for 01-2 centa per pound. Continued from Page One. woman of about 33 years and hand some. They have two young children, both girls, who were In the house when their mother was. shot. Mr, Ivey Out of Town. Mr. Ivey left Wednesday night for Toccoa, Ga., on a business trip. He was telegraphed Friday morning to return at once. According to friends of the family. Gelamar had been a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Ivey since their former residence In Macon. He had been entertained at the Ivey home on frequent occasions while on visits to Atlanta. Mrs. Ivey and the negro cook, WII lie Shepherd, were engaged In prepar ing breakfast Friday morning when the suicide and attempt at murder occur red. The negro cook was unable to give a clear account of the shooting, as she was too much frightened and excited. Th* Negress Talks. “I didn’t see anything,” she said, "but I heard a shot behind me and I Jumped through the door. Then there were a lot of shots and after white I came back. There was a crowd there then and that man was lying In the corner and all that pool of blood was on the floor. Mrs. Ivey was In the kitchen with m< and so was my baby child. The boy won't ever grow any more It was so scared.” J. Blankenship, of 22 Waddell street, lives Just across the street from the Ivey home. He was helping his sick wife prepare breakfast when he heard the shots. "I heard several shota In quick suc cession," he said, "and ran across the street. When I got there Mrs. Ivey was shot In the hand and was hysterical. The man was lying on his face, halt on his side, in the corner and the blood waa all over the floor. He was dead I knew and I wouldn't handle him be cause he was so bloody. I called the police as soon as I could get to a tele phone. That's all 1 know. When I first rushed to the house the negro cook was yelling that a man had killed himself." Gsismar st House Sunday. The cook afterwards stated that Gelsmar had been at the house last Sunday as a guest. She had not seen him before that time. "He drove out here In a carriage last night late," she stated, "but they would not. let him In and he went back. The next I see of him was when he was dead here on the floor." Dr. John S. Hurt was hastily sum moned to care for Mrs. Ivey. He stat ed afterwards that she was shot through the right thumb and the wound was not serious, but that she was In a very nervous condition' and could not be questioned at that time. She might be able to appear at the Inquest during the afternoon If not subjected to too great a strain during the examination. Coroner Thompson was summoned at once and soon reached the house. He confined himself to a brief examination of the witnesses and announced that an Inquest would be held at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. at the undertaking establishment of Harry Poole & Co., In Hunter street. The body was re moved to the undertaker's In a short time. Gelsmar a Handsome Man. An examination of the body at Poole's establishment showed that Gelsmar was a man of about S3 years old, and handsome. His fsee Is of a distinctly Jewish type, with aquiline nose. He has dark curly hair and black mustache. He wore a mixed business suit and In his pockets were found about 253 In money and a number of small effects, among them being a re ceipt for a small bill which bore the name Charles Gelsmar. No letters or anything which might throw any light upon a motive for a crime were found. His wife and relatives at Macon were Auction! 16 Brand Monies For Sale AT AUCTION -ON- notlfled as soon as possible. Mrs. Ivey was unable to see or talk to anybody. To the physician she only raved Incoherently, crying that she was so sorry for Gelamar's poor wife and children. Bicycle Sergeant Poole and Officers Dunton, Gallaher and Mashburn re sponded to the call by telephone and soon reached the scene, but there was nothing left for them to do besides notify the coroner. A curious crowd soon thronged the house and the sti%et at the aide, while a number of kindly neighbors volunteered to look alter the comfort of the wounded woman. The two little girls were sent away from the home to the house of a neighbor. SOLDIERS OF GOVERNMENT BEATEN BY' INSURGENTS Washington. Sept. 14.—A dispatch from Mr. Sleeper, dated last night, says It Is reported that 200 Insurgents at tacked the ruraI guards on the morn ing of the 12th at Zaca del Medio and that the government lost eighteen men. while the loss of the Insurgents I* not known. The government forces treated to Sactus Splfltu. All Information available here point* to the fact that Palma's government Is on Its last legs. Apparently It con trols nothing outside of Havana city, practically all the rest of the Island being In Insurrection. Commander Colwell has cabftd the navy department. His dispatch has been forwarded to Oyster Bay. He said he had landed a force, after con sultation with those best advised as to the situation and especially on the re quest of President Palma. "Am In readiness," he continues, "and In best position to protect American business and Interests. Have offered asylum on board the Denver for all Americans." After the receipt of this dispatch last ...ght Commander Colwell waa dlcacted to withdraw the majority of hlsYorce leaving ashore only enough men to guard the American legation. This was done according to a dispatch re ceived this morning from Mr. Sleeper but the Denver still lies In such a po sition ns to command O’Reilly street. At the navy department It la pointed out that a naval commander has no re- PRE8IDENT PALMA. United States blue jackete are on guard before hie palace. course when he Is requested by Ameri can diplomatic officers to land men to preserve order. It Is his duty to com ply with the request at once. The state ment In the morning papers from Ha vana that the Marietta has already ar rived at Clenfugos and has debarked a detachment there Is evidently a mis take. but I buy the best and pay 8 cents for It. This beef If bought at retail would cost front 12 1-2 to 15 centa per pound '' said Dr. Fox. "What Is the character of the goods you buy doctor?’ asked Judge Longley of the committee. 'i buy the best that the markets af ford, and make the very best trade I can," was the answer. As to the Butter. "How often do you buy meat?" "Twice a week.” "What about the butter you buy?" "I buy Fox River butter, made at Aurora, III., and the government certi fies that every speck of It Is pure. It's all right when It's sent out, but 1 don't know what happens to It after It gets there.” "Did you curse one of the Inmates, doctor?" "No, I did not curse him. 1 do curse a good deal, but I did not curse old man Brooke. I did curse a negro, but never an Inmate." Did you serve In the war, doctor 7" From the flrat day to the lost with the best brigade In Joe Johnston’s army.” “What do you know about Captain Thompson as a superintendent?" "I knew Captain Thompson thirty years while I was on the police board, and- he waa a splendid officer. He waa a Confederate soldier and has a very kind heart. "The first man we had as superin tendent was Wesner,* w*ho was good, but had no business sense. He died and waa succeeded by Slade, who would be a good man It he would let whisky alone. He got drunk and the trustees fired him. “The next man waa Captain Bowie, who wan a good man, but also drank nearly all the time. He waa allowed to serve out hla time and Captain Thompson waa elected In hla place. I don't know of Thompson's conduct at the home." "Waa Captain Bowie discharged on account of bringing some of the In mates to a political meeting In Ats lanta?” “No; that had nothing to do with He ought not to have brought those old men at night in the winter. He waa dropped entirely on account of hla drunkenness. He wea drunk when he applied for re-election." "About how much does It cost per capita per day to feed these men?” "My report will show that It coats 11 cents per day for feeding the men, and 25 rents per day all around.” "Where are the soldiers buried who die at the home, doctor?" "At Westview cemetery, where we have a lot 200 feet square which was donated by the cemetery company. There we have a magnificent monu ment which I got by running a lot- build the monument and Improve the lot." Representative Mlllkln here stated that It was understood there was a debt of about 25,000 and asked what this was for. Dr. Fox answered that this was for Insurance, watchman, etc., which had been taken care of by Judge Calhoun from the time the home was built until the state accepted It ten years later. This was mostly taken rare of by money that waa left over from the fund raised In 1801 to enter tain the Confederate veterans when they met In Atlanta. Captain "Tip" Harrison was paid 280 for acting as ■ecretiry for ten .tears. "Bowie with all hla faults was pref erable to Thompson with all hla vir tues 7" Dr. Fox was asked. Well, the soldiers asked that Bowie be kept." 120 Dozen Eggs a Month. "Do you furnish eggs?” "Yes, I send out 120 dozen every month." After discussion of minor matters Dr. Fox was excused. At the request of Mrs. Reid, the for mer stewardess at the home, she was allowed to make a statement to the committee. With her voice trembling with emotion, Mrs. Reid said: "When I've worked hard all day and then given up my night’s sleep and rest to nurse these old men, I object to being branded Inhuman. "You will remember that this affair has given me widespread newspaper notoriety, and I want to refute the charges which have been made." Testifies for Mrs. Reid, G. W. Miller, one of the Inmates of the home, first took the stand In Mrs. Reid's behalf. He said he had known Mrs. Reid over a year and that she had a good character as far as he know. He was asked by Senator Bunn If Mrs. Reid did not lay her arm on his shoul der Just as the committee was leav ing the home on Wednesday and tell him she would expect him to defend her If her character was stacked. “I’m Not the Man." Miller claimed he was not the man. Senator Bunn then asked Mrs. Reid who the veteran waa to whom she made this remark. Mrs. Reid denied that the Incident had occurred. But I saw you,' Mrs. Reid." said Senator Bunn. Thursday, Sept. 20, AT 3 P. M. Located on the handsomest block on the South Side, surrounded by Grant, Sydney, Orleans and Broyles streets, also St. Paul avenue. 8t. Paul Ave, la a new and beautiful street running from Grant to Brovlet street. Has tile walks and cement curbing, and thegatreet haa been ac cepted and passed up by the city for chert. Most of the houses front on this new street. There are seven 2-atory houses and nine cottages of 5 and 6 rooms, with reception halls. Each one a complete home. Houses Not All Alike—No two of the houses are alike on the front elevation, and the porches are wide and comfort able. Something New—Never before In the history of Atlanta has a ’block of new and modern houses been offered at auc tion. You name the price. Your Chance to buy a home at your own price, and on terms that put this property within the reach of every one. Remarkable terms of 8300.00 cash and 325.00 per month for the Cottages. 2500.00 cash and 230.00 per month tor the 2-atory houaes, with 7 per cent simple Interest. All payments tp be on or before, thereby enabling you to stop Interest. How Built. These houses were built by day labor and out of standard ma terial. The flnlahlngs are In clear Georgia pine. The Mantels are hand some and appropriate, great taste hav- Ing been displayed In their selection. The front doors are of hard woods with plate glass. Georgia wood fiber plastering used throughout. The Plumbing Is open with nickel trim mings. Hot and cold water connec tions with the bath, the stationary wash stand and the sink In the kitchen. The Hardware Is handsome and sub stantial. Elevated Lota—Every 1st la elevated with the correct drainage. The front yards are nicely sodded, atone steps lead up from the atreet and tile walks extend to the front steps of each house. Extensive Improvements—The St. Paul Methodist church Is erecting on one of the corners of this block .a splendid stone and brick church build ing to cost over 220,000.00. They own a lot adjoining the church on which they will erect a handsome parsonage at an early date. How to Get There—Take the Wood ward Ave. to Grant Park cars, get off at either Sydney or Orleans streets, or St. Paul avenue. Go out and select your future home before the sale. For more Information and plats come to my office. W. A. FOSTER, Agt., 12 S. Broad Sr. J. W. FERGUSON, Auctioneer. 'You didn't hear me make any such remark.” warmly replied Mrs. Reid. Mgh* Watchman Maddox testified that Mrs. Reid had often wafted on the sick men at night, and that he knew nothing wrong with Mr*. Reid's char acter. R- S. 8affoId, whose name haa been tery. 1 raised 22,000 In this way to connected with Mr*. Reid, was the next witness, and he declared that the charges against Mrs. Reid’s character, were without foundation. Saffold wna a well dressed, .well set old man. and stated that while he had been a very good friend of Mrs. Reid, there was absolutely nothing in the charges except the animus and haired of the men who had personal grievances against Mrs. Reid. "Attack la Brutal." ' "This attack on Mrs. Reid Is most brutal and Inhuman. I believe Mrs. Reid to be as pur* a* any woman that lives. Mrs. Reid Is my friend afid I am proud of It," said Saffold. Saffold stated that when he first came to Jhe Home he was a "dope" flend and he expected to live only a short time. "When 1 came there I took a bottle of morphine a day, but for tunately I am now entirely cured and haven't taken any narcotic In over a year.” Saffold is said to come of one of the beat families In Morgan county. Dr. Fox waa recalled and stated lie knew nothing against Mrs. Reid's cha, - acter. "Why did Mrs. Reid leave the Home?” Dr. Fox was asked. “I presume she left because she aim’ * give satisfaction. I presume the condi tion of the butter had something to do with It. She left at the end of the month of her own volition." FLOOR WAX. “Butchers,” “Johnson’s' and “Old English’’ at the GEORGIA PAINT AND GLASS CO., 40 Peaehtree St.