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TAFT IS SACK FI Funston, Bacon and Others Leave Ships at Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Va., Oct. 17.—The bat tleships Louisiana, Virginia and New jersey passed In the capes this morn ing at 9 o'clock from Havana, Cuba. Secretary of War Taft, Assistant Secretary Bacon, of the stale depart ment; General Funston and Mrs. Taft, „nd Mrs. Bacon, were transferred to the Dolphin in Hampton Roads for Washington, when the Louisiana came to anchor about two hours after pass Ing Cape Henry. YELLOW FEVER EPIDEMIC IN THE CITY OF HAVANA HAVana * Cuba, Oct. 17.—The physicians admit that yellow fever Is epidemic in Havana, but every precaution haa been taken to prevent a spread of the dlseaae, and it is believed It will be controlled. There are ten cases under treatment here, making a total of thirteen for October. There is one case at Cruces. The work of mosquito exter mination is progressing vigorously. ALLEGED WIFE SLA YER MA Y KNOW FA TE SOON 14 MEN IN VESSEL WHICH SINKS AND FAILS-TO COME UP French Submarine Is Locat ed at a Depth of , r 115 Feet. Paris, Oct. 17.—The navy ministry has lust given out a dispatch dated Blzerta, Tunis, to the effect that the fleet has located the sunken submarine boat Lutln. The exact number of men on board the Lutln is not known definitely out side the ministry's office. It Is said unofficially that there were fourteen men. which Included Lieutenant Fe- poux. the commander. The salvage boats located the Lutln at a depth of 115 feet,. but failed to give any particulars. The ministry has notified them to use every means to raise the Lutln. ILLEGED ■« All the Facts Relating to St. Louis Case Given to to Atlanta. Washington, Oct. 17.—The treasury department has taken hold of the mat ter vt the alleged shortage at 60,000 In the St. Louis sub-treasury, and Is making n thorough investigation, which will cover all the branches of thnt situation. one of the earliest callers at the white house today was Charles H. Treat, treasurer of the United State*. He gave the president all the facts In his possession, and on leaving said that the supposed ehortage wae dis covered a week ago. Toms River, N. J„ Oct. 17.—Although court did not begin until 9:39 a. m., by 8 a. m. the court house was filled with people who wished to hear the trial. They came from Forded River, where Dr. Brouwer spent his boyhood; from Lakehurst, where Carrie Hyer taught echool, and where she Married the bright young doctor fresh from col lege, but full of promise. They came from Lakewood, where Miss Hyer's girlhood days were spent. The summing up was begun today. Mr. Wilson, one of the most renowned orators In the state, will make the plea for the life of the accused. The case will finally go to the Jury some time today or tonight. Mrs. Caverly, the old mother of Dr. Brouwer, said today as the twelve Jurymen marched past her house on the way to the- court room; "My boy will be home tonight; my son will be free tonight.” Dr. Brouwer's two little sons stood clinging at the old woman's skirts as she talked. COMMITTEE WILL OPPOSE DR. NISBET’S RESIGNATION Special to The Georgian. Tallapoosa, Ga„ Oct. 17 The pres bytery of Atlarita met at Tallapoosa yesterday evening at 7:30 o'clock, with eighteen ministers and ruling elders present In the first session, and many more are expected today. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. Lynn R. Walker, of W#st End, Atlanta, from First Cor. 13:13, "The greatest of these Is love.” Rev. J. B. Flcklen, of Inman Park, Atlanta, was elected moderator. Rev. H. 9. Hammond, of Atlanta, was chosen recording clerk and Rev. R. F. Otts, of Conyers, reading clerk. Rev. W. A. Murray was received from North Carolina and arrangements made for his Installation as pastor at Grif fin. Rev. John A. Simpson was received and arrangements made for his Instal lation as pastor at McDonough. Licentiate John I. Armstrong was re ceived from Virginia. He has accepted a call from the Presbyterian church at Kirkwood, and Is now being exam ined by the presbytery with a view to his ordination and Installation. Mr. Armstrong Is professor of Bible course, mental and moral science and sociology at Agnes Scott College. This meeting of the presbyter)* Is attracting considerable Interest in view of a number of Important matters which are to come up for settlement. Among the number will be the tak ing up of the resignation of Rev. C. P. Bridewell, D.D., who, it Is under* stood, is asking to the relieved from further ministerial duties or relations. The resignation of Rev. Charles R. Nlsber is to come up and will cause considerable discussion In view of the pastoral relations In spite of the de sire of Dr. Nlsbet to have them dls solved. The visitors will be royally enter tained while here. COUNT BONI’S CREDITORS GRANT HIM BRIEF GRACE Paris, Oct. 17.—Count Bonl de Cas tellans was given two weeks' grace to day In a hearing of the ault brought by one of his creditors. In the mean time the divorce hearing will come up, which will permit the creditors of the count to arrange settlements after the Issue of his wife's suit Is known. The countess, who was Miss Anna Gould, of New York, has made a protest through her lawyers, but the court made the necessary ruling. She dis claims any financial, responsibility for the count’s debts. CHATTANOOGA WILL HONOR MEMORY OF SAM JONES Special tn The Georgian. Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 17.—A number of lehdlng Chattanoogans will attend the fuyieral of the late Rev. Sam P. Jonea at Cartersvllle Thursday Afternoon, among them being John S. Martin, Dr. J. W. Bachman and T. A. Snow. Memorial services will be held at the Chattanooga auditorium Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The princi pal addresses will be delivered by Rev. George R. Stuart, of Cleveland, n life long friend of the dead evangelist; Dr. J. \V. Bachnmn and others. Bishop Oalloway, who will take a lending part In the funeral, gives the following beautiful tribute: "Sam Jones was the greatest plat form entertainer In America. “He commanded larger audiences than any other man who ever lived. "He held hla audiences closer than any American has ever held them. "He was a philosopher, an orator, a reasoner, an expounder, profound thinker and devout Christian. "The forces of evil never had a more powerful or morn- consecrated oppo nent. His denth Is a great loss to the cause he represented and the vacancy caused by It will not bo filled. There was only one Sam Jones, great, nobie soul, and he la gone." Rev. W. T. Holcomb apoke of the dead evangelist as follows: 1 Rev. Sam P. Jones was not only the greatest man In the pulpit, but the aalntllest, noblest and greatest man I ever knew. I never knew him to do a small thing, speak an unkind word, or do an uncharitable deed. "When he fell In our presence wo knew his spirit had winged Its way Homy." MISSISSIPPIAN FUNERAL Jackson, Miss., Oct. 17.—Major Gen eral Robert Lowe, commanding the Mississippi division, United Confeder ate Veterans, issued orders this aft ernoon conveying the sorrow of the Mississippi veterans over the death of Mrs. Jefferson Davis. When word is 'S TO ATTEND OF MRS. DAVIS received from New York regarding the plans for the funeral a committee will be appointed, composed of old friends of the family in this state, to attend the obsequies. Hundreds of telegrams of sympathy are being sent by Mlssis- sipplans to the bereaved family. $1,000,000 DAMAGE DONE • B Y STORM IN NICARA GUA Special to The Georgian. New Orleans, La., Oct. 17.—Nine lives lost and property damage to the amount of $l,00b,000, are reported to be the result of the severe storm that swept over the country about Blue- fields, Nicaragua, on October 9. Complete Information la not obtain able here at this time, but meager re ports are reliable. Many banana plan tations were entirely ruined, while the ruber Industry also suffered. Corn Island cocoanut trees were damaged greatly. HOOPS TO CONWAY TO GUARD AT HANGING Harmon D. Grainger, as the latter was plowing In his field. Grainger had de- nounced Johnson for living a shameful life. The woman, Charlotte Simmons, connected with the case, Is In peniten tiary for life. Threats of an attempt to rescue Johnson reached the gov ernor, but the man will hang. Spatial to The Georilan. Columbia, S. C., Oct. 17.—Governor Heyward has ordered out the military to prevent disturbance at the hanging of Commander Johnson at Conway on Friday. . Johnson la a white man of meana, convicted of having murdered Rev. R08EBEN’8 RECORD. New York. Oct. 17.-Ono of the most re- j markable performances ever seen by local turf followers was the record-breaking stunt of ltoselien. the ronntry'i greatest sprinter, when be went 7 furlongs uu a el renin r track with 128 pounds no In 1:22. The lies! previous record sround the turns was 1:24 4-5, and the heat straightaway record 1:23 Eh. Only one other horse started In the race, and Iloaehen was s 1 to 89 fa- vorltc. HUNDREDS PAY FINAL TRIBUTE TO EVANGELIST (Continusd from paga one.) A dispatch was received Tuesday night from Bishop Oalloway to the effect that he would probably arrive In Cartersvllle Wednesday and would be present at the ceremonies. The music portion of the ceremonies will be under the direction of W. O. Kxell, of Chicago, who has been with Mr. Jones In his evangelistic work for a number of yeare. Mr. Exell assisted Mr. Jones In the revival meetings held In the Moody Tabernacle, Cain and Williams streets, nine years ago. He will be assisted by E. R. Hmnot, who was singing with Mr. Jones in Okla homa, and who accompanied the family to Cartersvllle. 1 The Bam Jones Tabernacle where the funeral ceremonies will be held Is ca pable of holding 5,00» people. It Is expected that even this structure will prove Inadequate to meet the demands of the crowds that will attend. Numbers of well known ministers Mr. Jones was a member of the local idge of Masons and Knights IN VAULT AT CARTE R8VILLE. Cartersvllle, Oa., Oct. 17.—At a con- Tuesday It was decided that the re quest of the Atlanta city council be granted, and the body of the great evangelist will He In state at the stats capttol all day Friday. a Mrs. Jonea felt that the people of At lanta and Georgia also had a claim upon the evangelist,,and consented to the arrangement In order to give the people of the city and community her husband loved ao well an opportunity of paying their last respects to his memory. The honorary eacort from Carters vllle' will consist of members of council and city officials, county Judges and officiate and members of the local bat-, ministers and prominent cltlxens n( Cartersvllle and community. After the body has been removed from the state capitol It will be placed In a retaining vault In Oakland ceme tery, where It will remain until a suit able tomb can be conatructed upon the family lot In the Cartersvllle ceme tery.* GEOROE STUART PAYS TRIBUTE TO SAM JONES. Bpeclu! to The Georgian. Cartersvllle, Oa.. Oct. 17.—George Stuart, of Nashville, the co-worker of Sain Jones In evangelistic meetings all over this country for the past sixteen years, arrived In Cartersvllle Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by Airs. Stuart. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart went Immedi ately to the Jonea residence. The members of the bereaved family gath ered around the Tennessee evangelist and bosom friend of Mr. Jonea and gave him a sad welcome. "It was one of the saddest events in my life." said Mr. Stuart, "to return to the home where I had known M Jones In his life and loved him like a brother. 'He was a man of many elements. He has'done great good In America. There Is no one trait that made him great. He was too great for any ono trait. One trait makes a crank. He was a man of many points, and It was the composition of all these many points that made him the great man ho was." 770,168 Circulation in Six Big Cities . . . 33 Replies The Georgian (Same Advertisement) e • • • • 25 Replies • - October 13, 1906. T Advertising Manager The Atlanta Georgian, . Atlanta, Ga. Dear Sir: As the inclosed ad will show, I wish to test thoroughly the effierfey of the want columns of The Georgian. I have already done this in a small way, and the results have been very satisfactory. A small ad wliliich I inserted a few times in The Georgian brought me 25 replies. The same ad placed in the six leading papers in six of the largest cities of the United States—papers whose aggregate circulation is 770,168 copies daily—brought only thirty-three (33) rreplies. It is said that com parisons are odious, and no doubt they are to the other fellow. The above comparison goes to show that The Georgian can’t be beat for an advertising medium. Please insert the inclosed ad as directed, and send bill for same. I shall be glad to let you know the result of this ad, if it will interest you. The The (Original of this letter can be seen at Georgian office.) reason is, that good people read Georgian. i ■