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lovers of poultry throng state fair Chickens of Many Kinds on Display by Breeders. T l lis la Poultry Day at the fair When the gates were thrown open riy Tuesday morning, there was a !* py turong of pleasure and learning Liters outside, who surged In. They but the forerunners of an |m- ’ nse throng, which has made the whole of the fair grounds, midway and .it a gay » cene of actlvlty - There are In the neighborhood of 1000 birds on exhibition today. Prob- I'htv a larger, more comprehensive, va ried and better class of poultry, ex- Mhits were never seen In a fair In this «c on of the country before. . rnusuat Interest Is being shown in .he Doultry department of the fair, and !he awarding of premiums, having to iSfect from such a large number of Splendid exhibits, will be quite a task ^The'day ^opened bright and clear. The cold biting winds which had made Somewhat Unpleasant for the fair visitors heretofore, had gone, and At lantans and their visitors took advant- i.e of the Ideal weather Tuesday rnornmg to take in the fair. * splendid program had been ar ranged for Tuesday in all departments, with such favorable weather, the fair directors say that great success will re *Cotton' e Day" 0 will be celebrated Wednesday. The Hon. Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Asso ciation, will deliver the principal ad- S,-,. and cotton growers from every £rt Of Georgia are expected to be prtSent Premiums Awarded. The awarding of premiums and the placing of ribbons In the live stock exhibits have begun. The Judges finished the awarding of premiums in the dairy cattle depart ment Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday the hogs and beef cattle will b Vo U r d Ho d isteins, Mrs. E. H. Penn, R. F. D No. 6. Atlanta, took all the pre miums. She had a splendid herd, and [he decision of the Judges In giving her ill the premiums and ribbons was not 1 The^grand sweepstakes for dairy breeds was warmly contested ana great Interest was taken therein. B. M. WII. ion. of Fernland Farm, Albany, On.. ook the first prise In the sweepstakes ■vent. B. Harris, of Woodbum Stock Farm, Pendleton, S. C., was awarded il ln*the n grade cows for milking quali fies. the first and second premiums i-ere awarded to the. Belmont Farm, °'Every afternoon at 3:30 o'clock a lemonstratlon Is given of the milking machine In operatldn. This demon- itration Is In the live stock building. Iluch Interest Is being manifested by ialrymen from all over the state In his late invention. The machine In use is the Burrell, vhlch milks two cows at the same ,ime, by suction power. Attraotiona Pleasing. The attractions are now in full swing ind are doing a land-office business. The spielers are working over time, ind the gaily and uniquely dressed ‘bally-hoe” are serving their purpose if attracting great crowds. The weather of the first few days hrew somewhat of a damper on the topes of the managers of these at- ractlons, but the weather of this week 0 far has been so pretty and the pros. iects for like weather throughout the est of the fair are so bright that all ope has been restored. Many Cattle Breeders. One of the best features of the state air this year Is the splendid exhibit f live Stock, the building being crowd- (1 with animals of the different lasses, nnd the number of visitors to Ills show being larger than ever be- ire. The fair has been able, with Its wn funds and through the generosity f the American Jersey Cattle Club rlth a large donation for Jersey prises, 1 draw one of thp finest exhibits of ersey cattle ever shown In the South, here are five exhibitors with large erds. nnd two with smaller herds. The fair was fortunate In securing IN HOTEL ROOM- OF POISON DOSE W. W. Rumberger, of 205-A Wood ward avenue, assistant bookeeper for the Jacobs Pharmacy Company, was found Monday afternoon in a stupor In the Southern hotel, at South Pryor and Walt streets, and died a few mlnuten later, from the effects of an overdose' of laudanum. Rumberger had registered at the ho tel under the assumed name of "John D. Taylor, of Passaic, N. J.” He went to the hotel Monday morning about 9 o'clock.' After registering, he was as- signed to a room, leaving a call for 3 o’clock In the afternoon. At this time the bell boys were all busy and the proprietor went to the room to awaken the guest. Loud knocking on the door failed to bring any response and the proprietor en tered, the door having been left un fastened. He discovered the man on the bed. In a stupor. Dr. J. D. Cromer, who was In the hotel attending a sick patient, was summoned, but medical efforts were unavailing. Rumberger died a few minutes later. A search of the room revealed an empty laudanum bottle behind a dress, er. A letter from Rumberger to his wife was also found In the room and was delivered. After reading the letter, Mrs. Rum- berger remarked: “The same old trouble.” Further than this no cause is known for the deed. Coroner Thompson held an inquest over the body Monday night, the jury returning a verdict that Rumberger died of an overdose of laudanum. the services of Mr. W. R. Spann, of Dallas, Tex., to act as judge of the dairy cattle, he having acted as Judge of Jerseys at the St. Louis World’s Fair In 1904. Kir. Spann began judging the cows Monday, working on all the Individual classes, and today finished Judging the herd prizes. The majority of the prizes were awarded to the herds of B. M. Wilson, of Albany, Qa., B. Harris, of Pendleton, S. C., and Bel mont Farm of Smyrna, da. Mr. Spann after judging the cattle, declared this to be one of the grandest exhibits ever shown In the South, and that It was next In Importance only to the St. Louis World's Fair and the Portland Exposition. , * Iowa Breeder Here. * Col. J. J. Richardson, of Davenport, Iowa, came to the exhibit as special representative of the American Jersey Club, and witnessed the work, also stating that Georgia deserved great credlt'for such n fine showing In this line. W. Gettys, the famous Jersey breeder from Athens, Tenn., and Reu ben Gentry, manager of Overton Hall farm, Nashville, also came to see these cattle, and expressed themselves as highly pleased. A grand parade of the cattle will be held on the race track on Thursday at 11:30 o'clock, when all the winners may be seen. On account of the Importance of this stock show, the Georgia Dairy Live Stock Association called a special short meeting to be held on the fait grounds In the auditorium, which opened at 2 o’clock, with a crowd of Interested members and live stock breeders pres ent. The association heard talks from the distinguished vlstors present, Col. Richardson, for the Cattle Club: Mr. Spann, who Is also president of the Texas Dairymen: Reuben Gentry, of Nashville, and others, with Informal talks on the subject of dairying and live stock. Dr. John E. Miller, of Gainesville, read a paper on Georgia experiences, and Prof. J. J. Ferguson, of Chicago, spoke on beef cattle and hogs. The association will hold a Anal meeting Wednesday night in the par lors of the Kimball House, to continue their discussions. The judges work with beef cattle and hogs Is to be done by Prof. J. J. Fer guson, who will begin work Wednes day. The American Berkshire Asso ciation expects to hold an nuctlon of fine hogs the same day. HOLDING TO BRIDGE IRON ENGINEER SAVES SELF 1«1 to The Georgian, aeon, Ga„ Oct. 13.—Thrown from cab of his engine, by a collision on high Central bridge over the Oc- gee, this morning Engineer J. H. ginbothan was saved from death In river 40 feet below after handing nld air several minutes by his flng- from the trestle. The switch en- ■ he was running collided head-on t a freight from Athens and besides derailing the freight engine and smash ing up things It threw Hlgglnbothan from his cab and over the edge of the high trestle. In falling he clutched the stringer along the edge and was fast slipping to his death, when Engineer O. L. Hudson, of the freight train, made his way from his wrecked engine nnd succeeded In pulling the man to safety. Hlgglnbothan was Injured In the leg and side, but not fatally. CYCLONE SWEEPS SICILY; MANY PERSONS KILLED Messina, Sicily, Oct. 16.—A terrific cyclone has swept this section, do- in* Rr^at damage to the shipping In the harbor, sinking one vessel. It Is •stininted that a score were killed, but exact figures are missing. Several buildings In the city were blown down, among them the Podlo barrack*. Wires are down and many streets filled with debris. An ad writer of considera ble experience desires a few new accounts. Address “AD WRITER,” Care Georgian. REPRODUCTION OF THE COLONIAL IN SOLID MAHOGANY DINING FURNITURE 111 Modern Colonials are in high favor for the furnishing of large and commodious homes—a strictly American style and pecuh iarly adapted to our mode of living. A style conceived at the time when the Cabi net room was the fac tory and every ’pro duction had the in dividual and pains taking attention of a cabinet maker who was an artist in his line. We illustrate here one of our choicest Suits-'-strictly Colonial in style and fin ish, with character and in dividualityshowing in every detail. Dining Table and Chair in Solid Mahogany Aro Hero to Match Mahogany Board, like cut $125.00 Mahogany China Case, like cut $ 95.00 Mahogany Side . Table, like cut $ 52.50 Solid Mahogany Table to match .... $ 95.00 Solid Mahogany Leather Seat Chair, each $ 10.00 Suit complete, If) rtifipfis $427.50 Buffet Mission, Mahogany and Golden Oak Suits, complete for apartments and light housekeep ing- / . $100.00 to $160.00 ' This elegant assortment of the Colonial in [Bed Room, Libraiy and Dining Suits merits your inspec tion—they have been selected from the leading factories of the country with great care and represent ex act reproductions of the carved post, the plain pillar with capitals apd the popular scroll—the three most favored styles. OUR LIBERAL CREDIT SYS TEM WILL FURNISH YOUR HOME WITH THE LEAST INCONVENIENCE. YOU ARE INVITED TO USE IT. USE OUR LIBERAL CREDIT SYSTEM CarmichaeLTalman Furniture Company, 74-76 Whitehall Street. Payments Divided To Suit Your Convenience. HARRELL COLLEGE Special to Thr Georgian. ' Andereon, 8. C., Oct. 16.-At Seneca last night a maaa meeting of citixene was held and etrong reeolutlon. were adopted Indoralng the act of unknown parties in dynamiting Harrell College at that place, a few nights ago. The town council has offered a re ward of »109 fer proof to convict the ^There are negro colleges at Seneca, and some of the leading white citizens think the dynamiting may have been done by partisans. The Rev. Williams, the negro preach er formerly at the head of the college that was dynamited, received an anonymous letter warning him to leave the town, but he has not done so. A special from Seneca this morning say* all Is quiet there and no further trouble Is expected. jFor This Week ONLY, We will continue our SPECIAL DISCOUNT SALE on all Trunks, Boot, Suit Cozot, oto. Special Bargains to FAIR VISITOR8. ,...62..., Peachtree HEARD FUSILADE OF SHOTS AND FOUND DEAD MAN JOHN FRETWELL FATALLY HORT BY T A man supposed to be John Kretwell, aged about 30 yeans. Jumped from an Incoming Seaboard train at 'Simpson street at noon Tuesday and was In jured so badly that It Is very doubttui If he will recover. As the train reached Simpson street Fretwell Jumped from the train, stumbled and fell against the packing box of a conch. Ills right arm was drawn under the wheels and torn olt. The Injured man was lifted to a plat form, and In a few minutes a Grad, hospital ambulance arrived. It was stated .at the hospital Tuesday after, noon that there was little hope of hla recovers'. His Injuries were so'severe he was unable to tell hls name. Fretwell Is a machinist fur the Sea- Special to The Georgian. . Jackson, Miss., Oct. 16.—State Treas urer W. J. Miller, who returned this morning from Smith county, reports another assassination added to the long list of tragedies In the famous Sulli van's Hollow neighborhood. Whllo driving along the road, ten miles from Raleigh, last night, Mr. Miller heard quarreling and cursing ahead, followed a few moments later by a fust lade of shots, and the sound of horses' hoofs in a rapid retreat. A few moments later he found a dead unknown man lying In the middle of the road. He believes the victim was one of the state’s witnesses In the Sullivan Hollow murder cases to be tried In the circuit court at Raleigh thla week. IS DRIVEN INTO THE BRAIN OF LITTLE CHILD With a nail wound through the skull and Into hls brain, little Joe Prater. 3-yeer-old son of E. L. Prater, of 104 Woodward avenue, a painter, was tak en to the Orady hospital Tuesday aft ernoon In an uncorisclous condition and la now in a critical condition. The little fellow and a playmate, a small boy about 6 years old, whoso name 1 has not been learned, jwere play- < — — 4riMihsH ansi t teas la I fBl* ahnt'Pfl B section of fence over against the Pra ter child. A protruding nail In the fence struck the child on the top of the brain, rendering the little fellow the train, rendering the little fellow insensible. The Grudy hospital was notified and the wounded child taken there In an ambulance. The little patient was still in the operating room Tuesday afternoon. It Is feared the wound U fatal. The accident occurred at the home of Mrs. A. L. Gormondy, 318 Wood ward avenue. OOOOOOOOOOCOOQQOOQOOaOOooO O CARRIED INSURANCE 0 OF NEARLY *100,000 O o * o 0 Rev. Sam P. Jone*. accord ini? to O 0 prominent local Insurance men, 0 0 had between $75,000 and $100,000 0 0 Insurance on hls life, all of which 0 0 was In favor of hls wife and chll- 0 0 dren. O 0 He had $25,000 In the Mutual 0 O Life and $10,000 in the Travelers. 0 0 The exact amount he had In other 0 0 companies could not be learned. 0 00000000000000000000000000 "(.GRAND TONIGHT—MATINEE WEDNESDAY EDWARD A. BRADEN PRESENTS ON PAROLE, Iiy Leals Evan, Bhlpmnn. —A ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH— The First War Play Written from tbs Con federate Point of View. Night 26c to 61.80—Matinee 35c to 61.09. Thursday and Friday—Matinee Friday. FRED FEIGL PRESENTS -The Successful Comedy-Drama, THE GIRL PATSY By J, Mauldin Felgl, author of "Texas." As presented 10 weeks at Savoy Thea ter, New York. m BIJOU TONIGHT—MATINEE TODAY. Jacob Litis' Incomparable Company In tho Popular American Play, IN OLD (20,000 Produc- KENTUCKY Hon. THE GREAT RACE SCENE. Six Thoroughbred Horses. CITIZENS MEET ' TO MAKE PLANS • In the interest of the auditorium- and armory for which leading Atlantans are making an effort to raise $250,000 a meeting of about on# hundred of the city’s most progressive and Influential citizens In being held Tuesday after* noon at the headquarters of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. At this meeting Robert F. Maddox and hln committee, which has been planning a campaign to get the money, confers with tho other present on the best course to pursue. Julia 8croggint. The funeral of Julia Hrroggtnp. 14 years old. took place Tuesday at U:x> o’clock at her homo In Howell* Kt-ttion. The body wn* Interred nt Caseys cemetery, a few miles from Atlanta. Georgia State Fair Grounds TONIGHT AT 8:15 SOM-20 The Shi tiful PAIN’S LAST DAYS OF POMPEII And Grand $1,500 Nightly Fireworks! Terrific Earthquakes and Awe- Inspiring Volcano. 400 People Pretty Ballets! Big Specialties! Prices: General admission, with good seat, 50c. Rese.rved seats 75c. Box Seats $1.00. Children under 9, 25c. Sale at Jacobs’ Pharmacy 9 a. m. until 5 p. m. DR. J. H. POWELL, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office, 315*316 Century Building. WALTER BALLARD OP TICAL 00. Leu than one year ago placed on the market the new Ballard Bifocal, giving reading and walking vision In on,: frame and looking like one glass. They have proven the moat successful of all the advertised Invisible bifocals. Ground In a deep torio curve, giving a K visual field for reading os well ai Ing. They are the most perfect and beautiful glass sold. Consult us about bifocals. We have them all. fcjules- teem. Cl Peachtree, Atlanta, Ga.