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THJi ATLANTA GEORGIAN.
PUBLIC TIRED OF BIG BILLS; .
IMPATIENT FOR OWNERSHIP
OF ELECTRIC AND GAS PLANTS
Business Men Express
Their Views on City
Plants.
HAVE READ WHAT
OTHER CITIES DO
Letters From Citizens Show-
Great Interest in Munic
ipal Ownership Is
Growing.
"The Georgian', statement of Jack
sonville's prosperous, municipal plant
tros not exaggerated. I lived In Jack
sonville for years and I know the dif
ference between light hills there and
In Atlanta. We must have our plant
here. And ft Is coming.”
Harris O. White, a. well known wall
paper dealer, was. talking. For years
he had been a believer In municipal
He
... the
movement and talked freely of his
bills.
”1 have been robbed month after
month by the electric, light and gas
companies.” he snld. ”1 have kicked
about overcharges,- but you might as
well kick against a stone wall. -
“Why, lust December my light bill
was far ahead of the month before,
though 1 had used no more light. 1
kicked.
" 'Didn't you burn red lights In your
window this month?' the company
asked.
•' 'Tea,' t answered. The fact Is that
I had burned white lights every
month, but the Inspector hadn't noticed
them, and when I put In the red ones
he noticed It and charged more on the
next bill—though I don't see how It
affected the meter.”
Interest Is Growing.
The Georgian Is receiving every day
letters and words of commendation and
encouragement In Its light for munici
pal ownership.
“When shall we get out and do
something?" Is asked. "We don't
want to pay out money always. Let's
get busy."
There will be an opportunity for
workers to do something soon. The
league Is growing In strength. It Is
taking on .formidable proportions al
ready. Great armies move sfpwly—but
they win decisive victories.
Did you read of What Jacksonville,
Fla, has accomplished? It appeared
In The Georgian Wednesday. Facts
aind figures are there, taken from of
ficial reports. They may look like dull
reading, but If you care to save part
of your tight bills—perhaps. a big
share—you will find them worth think
Ing over.
Philip M. Esslg's Views.
Philip M. Esslg, of Esalg Brothers, Is
a business man. He Is public spirited
enough to want what Is best for his
own city and he ought to know a busi
ness proposition. Here .Is what b*
writes:
"To the Editor of The Georgian:
"As a cltlxen of Atlanta I cannot re
frain from Indorsing municipal own
ership. as far as light and water la
concerned. God ordained such for
mankind to have, and we should have
It as near no cost as possible. Muntcl-
P«1 ownership will do It.
"With municipal ownership for At
lanta, the eyes of the world will again
be on her. P. M. ES8IG."
James Irwin's Letter.
James Irwin, who has studied pub
lic questions for years, has written the
following Indorsement of municipal
ownership:
"To the Editor of The Georgian:
"In view of the fact that corporation
greed and money power has placed the
people of this great city In a condition
to whero they hnve to look to one cor
poration for their lights and street car
service, and In view of the fact that
competition Is the thing of the past.
In so far os corporation Is concerned,. I
do hereby authorise my name So be en
rolled as one who Is In favor of the
people owning their own plants. I do
this free from any political standpoint,
tree from any court house ethics or
courtage. Tours truly, •
"JAMES IRWIN."
49 1-2 East Alabama street.
Brief Indorsements.
Many cltliens have written a brief
expression of their views upon the
blank application blanks for member
ship In the . Municipal Ownership
League. Here are a few of them:
”1 favor the ownership of a gas and
MILWAUKEE FOUGHT THREE TIMES
FOR ITS OWN ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Sherburn M. Becker, the "Boy Mayor of Milwaukee," 1s fighting
for municipal ownership. In his sketch of Mayor Beckar In the Satur
day Evening Post of October 6, Alfred Henry Lewis quotes the city s
executive heed as follows:.
"Three times Milwaukee has declared for a municipal electric light
ing plant. In spite of the mandate of the people, three times expressed,
the electric lighting monopoly arrogantly calls a hnlt, and seeks by
Injunctions! proceedings to prevent the erection of the municipal plant.
It Insolently defies the municipality that gave It Its own right to exist,
and flaunts Its disdain In the faces‘of the people from whom It receives
Its enormous revenue. What shall be the response of Milwaukee to this
defiance? We shall see."
“What Is the Milwaukee traction situation?” I asked.
"Milwaukee-Intends to show the world that the rights of the public
can lie protected from the aggression of corporate greed. The street
railway company has defied the city with an Insolence born of long
abuse of privileges and power. It is attempting to thwart the will of
the people, ns repeatedly expressed at the polls, and prevent the city
authorities from doing what the pcoplo of the city have commanded
them to do. For years the street railway company has been collecting
from the people of Milwaukee enormous profits to which It Is not en
titled. It has not been content with a reasonable return upon the
money which has been Invested. It has Insisted on Immense profits
based upon a high valuation which is largely fictitious.; In the corpora
tion practice of stock, watering, it has capitalised Its business at out
rageously high figures, and demanded dividends because the people
have been completely In Its power. It Is tlmo to put un end to these
hold-up practices.' There Is no justification for them. The basis of the
whole Inflated, over-capltallxed system Is a franchise granted by the
city. The street railway company, without anything to the city In
return, obtains the privilege to use the public streets. It then capi
talizes this gift at millions of dollars, and forces the people to pay
enormous dividends upon this capitalisation—their own gift! Such
practices are wrong and ought not to be tolerated.
“The people of Milwaukee are not unfair to the street railway com
pany, nor to any other public service corporation. They do not ob
ject to a reasonable profit upon the Investments which these compa
nies have made,' Hut they do object to paying rates for street car
transportation which are extortionate. They do object to being held up
by this company, day after day, and year after year, for the enrichment
of a few men. A public service corporation Is a public Institution, the
prlmnry purisise of which Is to serve the public, and It must not be per
mitted to rob the people as a return for the service It renders."-
electrlc lighting plant by the city, and
J. L. Key for our next mayor.
"NORMAN T. POOL,
"Educational-Publishing Co.
"Keep up the licks and let them grow
weight dally k cotti m OHAM ,
"Cotton Broker."
"Also electric railways. I have al
ways favored municipal ownership.
*J. A. KIGER,
“Carriage Builder.”
“I have seen graft and oppression
for 25 years. W. B. BURKE
"Book Dealer.
"Also the whole list of public utili
ties. Keep up the good work and we
will win hands down at the next elec
tion. HOLMES FREDERICK.
"Traveling Salesman.
“Also the street railway system. I
believe It to be a public necessity and
should be owned by th ® .SHKISm
•■J. 8. BALDWIN.
"*» 1-2 Whitehall Street.”
"I have long favored municipal own
ership and never fall to put In a word
for It. C. H. ALEXANDER.
"415 Century Building."
"It's coming. T. H. BROOKS.
"416 Century Building.’
HUGH COLQUITT .t
IS A CANDIDATE
Hugh Colquitt Is n candidate for the po
sition ofisecretary to tl}- Btnle Agricultural
- - —'Calvin re-
illreoK
... Griffin
Mr77-«lvln‘has I secretary of the no
ddy for years, but when he takes up
hl> work it Is more than proljjble that be
will relinquish the secretsrysblp. In the
event that tin docs so. Mr. Colquitt de
sires the place, nod declares that he will
devote LI* utmost energies to It.
lawrenceville.
Miss Mnggle Mse Rogers, of Duluth, Is
visiting Mrs. Jennie llagwell.
Miss Karsh Hamilton, of Rome, was the
guest of Miss Annie "Inn last week
lion. J. J. Flynt .of Griffin, and - lion.
Thomns J. Hhnekleford. of Atheus, spent
Sunday here, the guests of 511ns Anul*
"llir. 1 Frank Campbell, of Krwtmu, was a
r 'm*r"*(C*"l. U 'v,-n 1 r retnraoi 1 from Illinois on
T "llss%villn Tucker, of Cmwfordvllle, vis
lied her sister. Miss Nell Tucker, thlsivcek.
Mrs Ijithain Wlnh nnd children left Mon
day for Helms, Ala., whero they will rnuks
their home.
acworthT
Sirs. George Nurthcutt. after spending
several days hen- with her parents, has re
turned lo her home In Marietta.
Miss 1.IIIUH McDowell came up from At
lanta Saturday, returning Monday.
Rev. Fletcher Walton, of I-nUrnnge. Is as
sisting the pastor, ltev. Q. I». K»H#y, In a
■cries .if meetings at the Methodist church.
Mr. Jim Rainey, of Mnrlettn, spent Hun-
day here with notnef.dks,
Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker spent Sunday In
K M?. ,, and Mrs. -C. I- McMillan came up
front Jeffersonville Tuesday to he present
at the golden wedding ntiulversnry of Mr.
anti Mrs. James l.cni«u.
EFFORT TO RETAIN
W. R. NESBIT FAILS
AT
“Aquaproof”
A Coat doiug double duty,
can be worn iu sunshine as
-well as on rainy days- The
most economical and com
fortable Overcoat made. It
is light in weight and as
warm as a heavy Coat. It is
deeidedlv a dressy Coat and
can be worn on any occasion.
*'■ Perfect in fit and finish.
(COPYRIGHTED. V»
$12.50 to $25.00.
ESSIG BROTHERS,
“CORRECT CLOTHES FOR MEN."
26 WHITEHALL STREET.
The Rev. Charles R. Nlsbet. for five
years pastor of the Westminster Pres,
byterlan church, has been transfer
red to the Woodland Street Presbyte
rian church In Nashville, Tcnn., one of
the foremost Presbyterian churches In
the South. The Presbytery In session
at Tallapoosa Thursday afternoon
voted to transfer the pastor, after a
discussion of over three hours.
Mr. Nlsbet tendered hi* resignation
some time ago, but his church used
every persuasion to Induce him to re.
main In Atlanta. Not only did the
members of his own church Insist upon
the pastor's staying at Westminster,
but people of other churches who
knew- him well joined in the effort td
retain him.
The Westminster church sent a del-
egatlon'to-the prfisbytory to contest
the resignation of Mr. Nlsbet. E D
5®*'“- m W ' p ® B< » ck . Rev - Richard
Ormo Fllnn and J. M. Johnson all
argued against' It; From the Nash-
v file church and presbytery came O.
H. Ilnsketto, editor of the Nashville
Banner and one of the leading men
?/. ' E - Monger and Rev.
M. Anderson, iiautor of tho First
Presbyterian;church, to ask for Mr.
Nlsbet 8 transfer.
Mr. Nlsbet will leave In two weeks
for Nashville. The church Is taking
steps to necure another pastor, and
while no statement has been given out,
it is said that a prominent minister
has already been called.
$i,ooSd!re
AT ALTOONA, PA„
EARLY ON FRIDAY
Altoonn, Pa., Oct. 19—The most
modern buildings In Altoona, which
were the pride and boast of the rest-
dents of this city, were totally de-
troyed and about fl,000,000 lost In n
fire which was discovered het-e at 6
o'clock this morning. Almost nn en
tire city block, bounded by Twelfth
avenue. Thirteenth street and Thir
teenth avenue, forms the burned dls-
ttict. Many persons are thrown out
of work by the raging fitmes.
The beautiful new Mlahler Theater,
built ut an expenditure of 5300,000 and
otiened recently, considered to be one
of the most beautiful playhouses In the
state, Is a mass of ashes and smoking
debris. The building was Insured at
130,000.
MACON.
Monday afternoon, iho Current Topics
Chili liolil tln-lr Oral Hireling for the sea-
roil at the residence of Mrs. Sillier White,
i he prograui was Jn charge of Jim. Miller
"Idle and Mrs. Frank Rogers. Delegates
were elected to represent the club si the
■tnti* federation. null'll convene* | )t
November «. with the .following result:
Mrs; Curler, King, president: Mrs. Wal
ter Grace, nlternnte: Miss Ida Holt, dele
gate; Miss Anna Smith, alternate.
(.lionet C. >1. Wiley, major general of the
Confederate \ eieraus, has appointed Miss
Frances llnrrl* state sponsor for Hit* Cou-
federate Veterans ut their reunion, to l*»
helil In 8nvannnh. Novctulier 13 nm! ll.
MU* Harris Is the ilnujtbtor of Colonel N.
B. Harris, n gallant officer of the Confed
erate army, nnd *he Is n moat charming
uud popular young woiunu.
Ml** Sally 1 In inner, of Lynchburg. Vo., (■
the guest of Mias Mary Winchester, nnd
she has been complimented with 11 mini
i»nr:y _
Til* charming honnree had another
bridge party given her on Wednesday after-
lioou by Ml** Rosa Wool folk.
nmlliuentnry to Mr*. Arthur Overton
nnd Mis* Louise William*, of Aiken. 8. l\,
Mr*. Clarence Ciibltege cntcrtnln.il on Weil-
uesdny afternoon with a I’enntlful euchre
imrty. The first prize wn* won by Mr*.
Jmioc Wlnshlp. nnd the consolation prize hr
Mr*. W. H. Griffith. Bneb guest of honor
wn* presented with n prise. Mr*. Overton
receiving n beautiful picture sud Ml** WII-
Williams, who return*
Aiken, 8. t\. on Ft Hey.
Mr*. Osgood Willingham gme n delightful
must rale on Thursday tuorulng, compliment-
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M
ission
Dining Rq
Qom
At $52.50
We picture here a Dining Suit sketched
from the pieces upon our furniture floor—
a modest design in mission.
As artistic in lines and finish as the
higher pricedsuit, it is adaptable to the:•
dining room of small dimensions and the
home furnishing purse that is limited.
In its lines there’s a charming touch of the arts and
crafts; the simple lines and motifs that are finding their
way into every home.
The these pieces, as shown in cut, are 52.50
Other Dining Room Furniture in Mission as well as ,
Golden Oak, Early English and Mahogany. Suits
and odd pieces, ranging in prices from 50.00 to 900.00.
ChamLerlih-Johnson-DuBose C9.
ary to Ml** Nona Johnson, of Wnyneaboro,
who hn* Iteeu the guest of Miss Eula Felton
Wllllnghmu. Miss Johnson will return to
W«yiu**lH>ro on Frldny.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Hnrry Stillwell Edwards
_ »ve ft supper party at their hospitable
country home on Wednesday eveulng Iu
honor of Miss Nona Johnson.
Mm. John D. Little |* in Macon this
week, the guest of relative*.
Miss Anna Caroline Henning, of Colmn
bu*. Un., ha* l*eeu a visitor to Macon this
week, the guest of Mrs. Edgar A. Hoss.
Mins Henning assisted Mrs. Ross In the
Daughters of the American Revolution ex*
hll.lt nt the fair.
Mrs. James II. Shorter nnd son. Edward,
arc visiting Mrs. James Kyle In Colvin-
bus. On.
Mr. aud Mrs. W. D. Lamar arc In Wash
ington. D. C.. to attend the national con
vention of wholesale druggists. While
there, they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Blount. . . ....
Mis* Camille lotmnr left on Wednesday
for New York to visit Dr. and Mrs. John
Alton Harris. Miss I<nmar will return some
time early In November. In order to set ns
NASHVILLE, TENN.
Mr*. Mary T. Tabler has announced the
engagement of her daughter. Corlnnc. and
Mr. I.. L. Gamble, the wedding to lie I tea 11
tlfully celebrated at the Vine Htreet Chris
tlan church Octot»er 23. A nuud»cr of pre
nuptial entertainment* will lie given for the
bride, who Is one of the most gifted musl
<inus In Nashville. Mr*. K. T. MeConnlco
will give her a linen shower OctoWr IS.
and on the day preceding Mrs. Veraer Tul
In»i compliments her and Miss Louise War
also a bride of the same week, with a
..imled by
several hundred guest*. This ball Is called
the Htste Fair ball, aud will probably lie
* lied this anf—-
new elul» t
. and exclusive
Club are also very bright, sml officers will
be elected nekt week. Mr. Richard T. WII
son Is prominently spoken of for president.
The Golf Club will give a ball the latter
part of October.
week. Mrs. Joseph J. Roach entertained
Friday afternoon nt n card party at Which
twenty guests were present, and at the
rnlrerotty Club nt 5 o’clock Friday after
noon Cnmplicll and fuml»erlnml chapter*.
I». A. It., gave a pretty tea for Mis* Mary
Itoyce Temple, state regent, who Is here for
the fair. Miss Temple presided over Knox
ville day exercises there Thursday hud over
n D. A. R. state conference at Carnegie
library held early the same dny.
the Woman’s College at Hsltlmore to —
vulesce from nn acute attack* of malarial
fever. '
Mr. and Mr*. Nathaniel P. Yentman hnve
announced the coming marriage of their
of .... .-
November 7 at Christ phurch.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Mr*. W.'\ f . O. Harding, social chairman
of the hor*e show, ha* selected Mrs. Hen
ry B. Gray. Mrs. John W. Tomlinson.
Mrs. R. M. Tutwller, Mrs. Rotiert Jem!-
eon. Jr.. Mr*. F. I).» Dlmmlck nnd Mr*.
Bradley HaumVrs to act as special hostess
the Itlllmau,
The tiinninge' of *Mits Lucy Dwyer to
Mr. Price McKinney, of Cleveland. Ohio,
on- Octolior 4, came ns a surprise to her
many friends In Birmingham. Mist Marl-
anue Hamilton nnd Miss Eva Comer, la>th
Cleveland, but of Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs?
McKinney sailed for Europe Tuesday, and
will tour that country Iu their automo
bile.
The marriage of Miss Kate Smith nnd
Mr. John Thomas Btokely was Nolemntzed
st the home of the bride on the .8011th
Highlands Wednesday eveulng. Mis*
Kintth's only attendant was Mr*. E. D.
Smith, matron of honor, who wore n gown
of white radium silk. MIm Smith's gown
was of white satin made princess, with'
which she wore veil and orange blossoms.
An orchestra furplsbed music through the
kfter a wedding trip north. Mr. nnd Mrs.
ntnkely will lie at home for the winter
with the bride’s parents.
ErsLInc Ramsey has returned from Penn
sylvania.
Miss Marianne Hamilton has returned
from Cauadn.
Mr*. T. Coleman Ward, of Pittsburg. Is
In the city, having l»eeii called home by
reason of her mother's Illness.
Mrs. Alexander Tutwller. who has spent
th- summer with her parents. Major and
Mrs. Mlluer. has returned to her home In
New Orleans.
The horse show boxes were sold nt auc
tion at the Hillman Weduesilny.
A number of the young Indies met nt
luncheon and card party al her country cue evening during the horse show week the Hillman Wednesday and formed a card
club to be known ns tho Bid Kuchrs
Club.
The Southern Club entertained Informally
nt cards Thursday eveulug.
A Im*x party followed by a dinner
the Southern Club was given Thursday
evening nt the Jefferson In honor of mim
Walker, lendiug woman In ”Ou Parole.
BARNE8VILLE.
The social life of the city has bees
much enlivened this week with weddings
nnd the social functions pertaining there
to, affording the people here nn ■ unusual
amount of pleasure and bringing to the
community a number of prominent bum mid
Women from other cities of the state.
Tuesday afternoou. Iu the presence of a
appy 'porty of relative* and friends. Ml**
v a me Htoodwprtb. the lovely young daugh
ter of Senator E. II. Blood worth, was mar
ried to Mr. James II. Chapman, of Au
gusta. Rev. J. O. Grogan officiated at the
ceremony. Friends hail l»een nt work
the church, aud Its nnturnl beauty ha«
lieen greatly enhanced by the presence «r
nn abniidnuce of benutlrnl dower*. Miss
Hlondworth is unite an attractive you"*
Indy, and her |>opti!arlty extends beyond the
Unit* of this community to various section*
of the state where she Is known. \ ,r -
Chapman Is n geiitlcmnn of tine reputn
tlon In Augusta, pis home, being a high
official of tho Georgia railroad.
Inr
lug their marriage,
loft 1
gnsta
nfteri....... ...■ nwm«.u •• «■ - *—a-■—.,
nt a handkerchief shower by her aunt.
lui ansir, anti mere were prrwm " - - :
of Indie*, who vied with etch other »»
good wishes for the bride-elect, wh« •»
a favorite among them in the nodal Uis
of the city.