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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1904. TURNED DOWN BELA SCO ! WEN7 UP JN AN AIRSHIP! PRETTY GIRL’S EXPERIENCE NEGRO MOB TRIES TO STOP CLANSMAN IN PHILADELPHIA Extra Police Are Sent to Theater to Disperse Ex i u cited Crowd. Miss Nell Forbes Re fused Flattering Offers. • Miss Nell Forbss. the College Psrk girl whose talent has promised her'a brilliant stage career, has returned from New York city after taking an airship (light with Dr. Julian Thomas find turning down an offer from David Belasco to be leading lady with David WarSald’s "The Music Master" com* patty. That ought to be enough ex periences for one visit to Broadway, but Miss Forbes say* ah* also refused offers from Frohman and Klatv A Kr- langer. The opposition ofddas Forbes’ moth er to a stage career for her daughter led tty the refusal of a part -with' War ned, .. MissjFonbes has.been giving raidings and recitations and has shown a - remarkable talent That Relnsco would task* her an offer moves that. She hall studied under."tho master" for several weeks. Miss Forbes was the guest of Dr, and Ha Julian,Thomas While In New’ Task. Dr. Thomas t# a Georgian and • former Atlantan. HI* ahahlp exper iments IntefWtad Miss Forbes, and on ens eeraalon she took a voyage over the skyscrapers with him. She re fused to discuss her emotions beyond saying aha waa "ay in the air," but she chatted breeally about her Interviews with the big managers of Manhattan's theaters. "You know, I went North to do con cert "work—that la to give recitals be fore ths women's chibs In Albany. Phil, adrlphla, Paterson and Pittsburg. Later I visited relatives In New York, and It was through their Influence that I mat some of the theatrical stars," aald Miss Forbes, In chatting over her trip. Mist Forbse Meets Belasco. -Of course, no one aver sees Belasco In the day time, aa be writes all the tlma so cos Monday night friends made am appointment for me to meet him at 10:1* o'clock, aa he comas every night at that time to his theater, where Blanche Bates Is playing The airl of the Golden West.’ Weil, I was fortu nate enough to be thrown with him every night that weft." "How did you coma to recite before him?" T waa particularly fortunate In this respect," said Miss Forbes, “since It Is •Imost Impossible to get a hearing be fore Belasco. But, anyway, I got one. He asked me to recite for him, so on Friday night after the Blanche Bates performance, before such an audience ns David Warfield, Charles Klein; au thor hf 'The Lion and the Mouse;' Blanche Ratve; Alan Dale, the critic; and Blnnche Walsh, I gave a selection from 'The Christian,' and the last scene from 'Romeo and Juliet,' It was this piece of acting that caught Belaaco and .they kept me reciting from II until 1 o’clock that night." Offered Leading Role. "Yes, after he and Mr. Dean, his stage manager for Blanche Bates, had coached me for six months, Belasco offered me the place of leading lady with David Warfield In The Music Master.' But of course 1 could not ac cept It on account of piy mother’s op- posUton.” "What did he say when you refused such on offer?" "Why, he was disappointed, natural ly. and begged me to study under him. promising to make something out of me It I would. Tho theatrical folks whom t waa thrown -with always spoke of me afterwards sS'tff* ‘glW who turn ed down Belmre.’v."’' * ; Parental Objections. Miss Forbes, who has the presence, carriage, beuuty and talent to mako a great hit on tho stags, has never been able to overcome her mother** and hrotherk''hblrrttons. They are very ' iim.ee} ■ . to the Idea, ,DOtWlth- L „.*a baa such jlowsvsr, she-baa IBK mind to be a great “■ She aspects to go ta study with- Be laaco, who, by. the way, has never had any pupils except David Warfield, Mrs. Leslie Cartef and Blanche Bates. Miss Forbes has the opportunity of accepting the part of the Gypsy girl In Uclasco’s new play, which will be pro duced this winter. Offer From Frohman. While In Now York Miss Forbes' saya she was offered the leading role in "The Lion and the Mouse" by Daniel Froh man. Eugene Jonea wanted to take her to Europe in concert work and aha received a flattering' offer from Klaw A Erlanger. In c peaking of the great Belaaco Mlsa Forbes sold: “He looks like a priest; his hair Is white and his face Is clean shaven: his features are clear cut and he has the appearance of the deep student that he Is. Ills manners are perfect a gentle kindness und affability making him most chnrmlng. Of course he Is a hard worker, for he writes his plays and sees to all the details as staging and even to tne costuming." For the present Miss Forbea Is busily engaged In studying and rehearsing preparatory to taking up her work again In December. COME In Our New Office, Room 520 Candler Bldg. and let us talk to you about this label. We may be able to interest you in a way that will help your business. Atlanta Typographical Philadelphia, Oct, 2*.—It la proba ble that "The Clansman," Thomas Dix on’s play, will not be aeen In thla city again. The negro preacheri of Phil adelphia .recently made a protest to Mayor Weaver, and asked that he pre vent the production of the play here. They aald the play "had encouraged lynching.” The mayor declined to take action. Last night, half an hour be fore the time set for the play to begin, the Walnut Street theater waa almost surrounded by'a crowd of excited ne groes. Fifty extra policemen- were oe> dered to the scene, and with the aid of negro preachers, dispersed the mob, which for a time appeared threaten ing. FOR DR. BROUGHTON AT THE TABERNACLE Russell &omvell and Bob Burdette to Open New Auditorium. After an absence of three months, two In Europe, and one in the North, Dr. Len Q. Broughton, pastor of the Bap tist tabernacle, wss given a rousing and splendid welcome home Monday flight by_over. 2,000 people. t A splendid program had been ar ranged for the welcome meeting for Dr. Broughton, and It nos carried out with great effect. Applause and cheera mude the walls of the tabernacle rattle and the noora'shake throughout the evening. j Besides a tvelcoms to the popular minister, the meeting served to give greater Impetus to the-prppoied church auditorium, which Dr. Broughton and the tabernacle have decided to erect at an early date. Dr. Broughton, during the course of S is splendid address, announced that .ussell H. Conwell. of Philadelphia, and Robert Burdette, of Los Angeles, would take part In ths meeting, at which the enterprise would be formal, ly launched, both huvtng written him to this effect. These are the leading men In the country In Institutional church work, and the announcement that they would help to make'the dne proposed for At lanta a success, brought forth cheer after cheer. Dr. \V. W. Landrum, pastor of the First Baptist -church, also spoke on the proposed project of th* tabernacle for the Immense church auditorium. He said that Da Broughton Is planning for the construction of a miniature world, and that tho people of-Atlanta were going to see that hla plan* are carried hut. Hon. JohtwTemple .Graves, editor of Ths Georgian, on behalf of the cltlxena' committee In charge of the auditorium- armory project of ths city, pledged ths support of the press and the buslneaa Interests of Atlanta to the proposed In stitutional church. He ussured hla hearers that there would be no con flict between the proposed city audi torium and the proposed Institutional church. The former, he said, would he for political and business msstlngs, while the auditorium of the latter would be for religious gatherings. Practically svery class In Atlanta waa represented In ths gathering of more than 2,two people, which welcomed home Dr. Broughton. Hon. John Temple Graves delivered the address of the occasion. It was received with great enthusiasm. Dur ing the course of his’remarks, he .said that, upon the death of Rev. Ram P. Jones, Dr. Broughton became Ameri ca's foremost preacher and religious worker. During the meeting attention was called to ths resolutions adopted by Westminster chapsl, London, where Dr. Broughton presided during August and Heptember, declaring that seldom had preaching as forceful aa that of Dr. Broughton been heard In England. Malaria Cauaes Lou of Appetite. The Old Standard, Gross's Tasteless Chill Tonic, (Irlvss out malaria and builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 2? years. Price SO cents. Two Hundred New Arrivals In Smart Coats. But newness isn’t in the arriving alone—Materials and modes claim a good part of it. THEY ARE IN KERSEY Black Tan Red Green Castor Coats Worth 10.00 to 30.00 at7.50 to 20 * • • • \ A lucky find has set the prices, these two hundred just finished, up a lot of coats that a manufacturer had. We took them all. All at a price concession to be sure. To be exact, a saving of a full one-third. ; ' • Chamberlih-JoKnson-DuBos? Cq. WOMANSUFFRA GIST OUSTED OVER HEADS OF AUDIENCE SEE US 520 CANDLER BLDG. P. O. BOX 255. •HEARST WILL WIN BY 75,000 VOTES" —8AYS LEADER MURPHY League Goes to Court to Keep Tammany From Using Emblem. London, Oct. 23.—While Lloyd George, ,-resident of the board of trade, was addressing a meeting at Birming ham today, h* was Interrupted by a number of suffragists, or women's rights women, who protested that they be heard during hts speech, although he promised to answer them at the close of his address. Persuasion falling, the stewards lift ed one of the Interrupters and passed her, struggling and screaming, over the heads of the audience to tbe nearest door. Another was afterwards put out after a struggle. ART DEALER TRAPS MAN WITH A STOLEN PAINTING New York, Oct. 22.—Clever work on the part of Herman Srhaus, an art dealer, of 415 Fifth avenue, resulted In the arrest of Clarendon Henri, a well-dressed Englishman, who gave his address as the Hoffman house, who had tried to sell him a painting entitled “Girl Knitting," by Herman von Brem en, which was cut from Its frame In FAILURE OF BANK THREATENS TRADE New York, Oct. 21.-.T0 prevent the use of the Independence League em blem In the coming election, managers of the league today took steps to stop the contemplated action by the Tam many managers. Independence League lawyers have filed Injunction proceed ings and n decision Is expected today. Charles F. Murphy statu that from reports he has received. It Is hts belief that William R. Hearst will be elected governor of New York by a majority of 75,000. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if It falls to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signa ture on each box. 23c. Berlin, Oet. 21.—In the failure of the Central American Bank; financiers In thla city, fear that German commercial Interests have suffered a severe blow In the western continent. The Deutsche Bank established the one that has just closed its doors In order to promote German Interests In Central America. It ta believed that a number of German enterprises In both central and South America, which have been fostered by the bank, will be effected by Its failure. The Deutsche Bank will pey the ob- Hgatloneof .ths .Central American Bank the art gallery at Eden Park, Cin cinnati, Ohio, October 2. Henri was arraigned In the Jefferson Market po lice court and held for examination. Inspector Mclafligblln says he be lieves Henri 1a-the heed ef e bend that has been cutting paintings of old mas ters from their frames In art galleries throughout ths country. CARR IS BOUND OVER ON ROBBERY CHARGE PAINT. We handle the highest grade paint for all purposes. House paint, floor paint, carriage paint, wagon paint. CdU or phooe for a color card. GEORGIA PAINT AND GLASS CO., - I 40 PEACHTREE. Frank Carr, the painter, accused of being one of the two highwaymen who held up and robbed G- A. McNabh, of 205 Meana street. Saturday night, at the point of pistols, was bound over Monday afternoon to the state courts by Recorder. Broyles under.bond of 95,000, on the charge of robbery and assault wlt|) Intent to murder. In de fault of bond he went to the Tower. McNabb positively Identified Carr In court ax one of the robbers. Ht also declared Carr waa the man who shot at him when the highwaymen com manded Mm to run. McNabb waa relieved of a gold watch and chain and several dollars In money. Carr was later arrested In Decatur street by Detectives Hollis, Connatly. Starnes and Cooijer In the act of pawning tht chain, .the watch having already been pawned. Carr denied be was guilty, protest ing that some unknown man had per suaded him to pawn the watch and chain. F. E. PURSE ••THE PRINTER PRINTING OF AIL DESCRIPTIONS V-P 16 1-2 E. MITCHELL ST. ATLANTA, GA. EVERYBODY WORKED FOR FATHER; NOW FATHER WILL WORK ALJ- DAY Accused of badly mistreating his wife and two children, a boy and girl, N. R. Rutledge, of It Berean avenue, a car penter, waa Monday afternoon sen tenced by Recorder Broyles to serve two weeks In the city ttockade without the privilege of paying a line. , The testimony showed that both tbs COFFEE COUNTY POLITICS IN TERRIBLE MIX-UP. Specie! to The Georgian. Enterprise, Ala., Oet 22.—Coffee county politics Is all In a muddle. Borne weeks ago ths Democratic exec utive committee declared Captain R.- H. Arrington, of Enterprise, the nomi nee for the legislature. Some days later J. A. Carnley fltad notice of a contest, and on the l(th a few of the commit- 1 tee met and without taking any evl- denca or giving Cap to Ip Arrington no tice; declared Mr. Carnley the noml- ic. Now, Judge of Probate Rowe an nounces Ms Intention of putting bath names on the ticket. Such e course will not effect Captain Arrington, his friends believe, for many of Mr. Cam- ley's former supporters are flocking to him, volunteering their support son and daughter work arid that the father has been taking their money end spending It -for drink. It was fu shown that he has beaten member* of hla family unmercifully. After hearing tho evidence. Judge Broyles said he would give Rutledge a dose of the stockade. Imposing a term of two weeks. C. W. Stephens, C. W. Stephens died at his residence In Bonnie Brno Monday afternoon at 5:2fl o'clock. He was stricken with » stroke of paralysis on last Tuesday. He waa 52 years old, and leaves a wire and seven children. He was a member of the West End Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The funeral services will be held at the residence Wednektay morning at 10:20 o'clock, with Inter ment at Oakland cemetery. Southern Home Pure Lsad and Zln* Paints, Pure Putty, Varnishes. OH Colors, Window and Plat* <•!**•• Wholesale and retail. P. J. COOLEDGE b SON., Atlanta. Savannah.