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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN, TITUItSDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 1306. 400 PERSONS POISONED AT A WEDDING FEAST Springfield. Moss.,. Nov. 22,—One death was the result of the poison- Ins of <90 tfuests at flie wedding of Miss Anna Florence Halm and Samuel B proratin'. .Max Odens, the bride's uncle, died, and sixty persons are In a serious condition. Some'of them are expected to die. Beef tongue, prepared by the bride's father, Is supposed to be the cause. FOUR MEN DROWNED IN SIGHT OF WA TCHERS BISHOP WARD PRAYS If FOR BEREAVED FAMILY OF BISHOP J. J. TIGERT ttawa Beach, Mich., Nov. 22.—Early this morning those who had watched anxiously through the night and early morning in an endeavor to learn the f a tp of four men who had been ma rooned on the new breakwater, 700 feet from shore, during the storm, gave them tip. Seas mountain high swept over them all night and no human being could have lived through the ordeal. The dead: THOMAS BENNETT, contractor, of Muskegon. ALVIN NELSON, of Muskegon. MARTIN. WOODWARD, of Fenl- veille. GEORGE LACHAIN, of Holland. HE WON'7 ARREST SCHMITZ ^5 WIFE IS WITH HIM NVu York. Nov. 22.—Mayor Schmitz, of San Francisco, who has been in dicted in that city for extortion, and who sailed from Hamburg on Novem ber 10 on the Patricia, will probably arrive here late this afternoon. HARRIS WAS HIRED TO KILL MRS, MORGAN IT IS NOW BELIEVED Special to The Georgian. Spartanburg* S. C\, Nov. 22.—Tom Harris, alias Luke Childers, changed with murdering Mrs. Morgan, at Gaff ney and robbing her of 1750, Is secure in the county Jail here. The prisoner was brought here for protection, was feared that if he was kept In Gaff ney the Jail would be stormed by an angry mob and the prisoner lynched. Tim excitement was great. It is believed that Harris was hired t" Kill Mrs. Morgan. She was 80 years uf age. She had more than $700 In her hou.se, six bales of cotton, and owned land worth about $10,000. At the trial of Harris the state will show that the old woman was mur dered for ht»* property. A man by the name of Childress, a half brother of Harris, has been arrested as a material witness. It is expected that other arrests will be made shortly. MASONS WILL ROLO ANOTHER MEETING Although the meeting Wednesday evening for the Masonic teniplc was even a greater success than anticipated, it is planned to hold another mass meeting the latter part of November. The large hall used Wednesday eu nlng would not accommodate the K«»plo and It Is the Intention to secure the Grand, If possible, for the next meeting. At the next meeting reports will be received from the different Masonic fudges of the city on their canvass for funds. There will be several prominent speakers and everybody In Atlanta In- tcrested In the great temple Is invited to come out. It is said that out of consideration for Mrs. Schmitz, who is traveling with her husband, District Attorney Lang- don, of San Francisco, will spare the mayor the humiliation of attest on his arrival. E OPINI BEFORE DECEMBER 3 No more judgments will be handed down by the supreme court before the first week In December, the court now being engaged In consultation over cases heard In the March term. On January .1 the new court of ap peals will be organised for business, and It Is expected that a large per centage of the <50 cases on the October docket of the "supreme court will bo transferred to the new court. RAILROAD OFFICIALS Til DANGEROUS SUBJECTS AT The committee of. arrangements for the Chamber of Commerce Immigration dium-r at the Piedmont Hotel makes PuLlic’ the following statement: The band begins to play at 8 o’clock. 'tpsh suits tabooed. 1’iecedence to our guests. N<> old standbys on the program. ' mi«> hundred dollars fine for allusion to riot. ‘‘nc thousand dollars flne for any M» r, nce to prohibition, 1 J’Jtc program will be about as fol It* port of new currency, by Joseph a. Ait-cord, 10 minutes. port on exchange, by Robert man, 20 minutes. ' •iftifgratlon-^DiacMHsion by pflicers •m i directors of the Georgia Immlgra- ' m Association. . Speeches 5 to 10 minutes each. Discussion opened by F. "liver, president. l‘AY FOR FIREMEN BEING DISCUSSED f • Nr ' u York, Nov, 22.—The new con- *• ••'•me between the adustment com- m ,,f the Erie firemen and Gen • - I Manager Stuart of the Erie railroad, '' - m yesterday In the office of As- ^ ' mt General Manager Stone, In the Green building. The eonfer- m * s will likely last a week. conferences are the result of the » ptance of the proposition of Gcner- ' "lager Stuart to base agreements " u " lf * averages of thee competing which have made the agreements firemen. bkath of cooper ENDED A ROMANCE ‘ ''in, Nov. 22.—Friends of Tom -i, the cyclist, doubt tbe story he wax married to either of the ' n "ho were with him when the ■‘in occurred which caused his They say Cooper aval engaged Helen Hanborn, of Revere, a 1 -‘'Uburh, whom.be fell m love 'bile riding at the old Revere cy- ( , k. It was a cose of love at first both, and the death of C*>ou- ** a pretty romance- . Ml., A hunting party composed of Horace F.'Smith, first vice president and gen eral manager of the Nashville, Chatta nooga and St. Louis railway; Addison Smith, fourth vice president; Charles Harman, general passenger agent; Ku- gene Smith, assistant general freight agent, and John Edmondson, special agent, will leave Atlanta Saturday for South Georgia. These prominent railroad men are expert hunters and go fully equipped to bring back a good stock of game. Hor- aco Smith is an all-round sportsman, an expert golf player, tennis player and fisherman. The other members of tbe party are enthusiastic hunters and make nnnual excursions to South Geor gia preserves. CITY OF BUFFALO IS WITHOUT WATER Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 22.—At an early houT today about 75 feet of the retain ing wall of the pumping station of the Buffalo waterworks was blown In by the fierce gale which had prevailed all night. One man was fatally and many others seriously Injured. The rlty Is absolutely without water, and. with tho high wind, If a fire were to break out, Immense damage would result. By REV. W. O. BUTLER. Mllledgevllle, Ga„ Nov. 22.—The for- ty-sec'ond session of the North Georgia conference convened at 9 o'clock today. Bishop Ward reading the eighth chap ter of Romans and offering a fervent and comprehensive prayer, remember ing the family of Bishop Tlgert and for a restoration to health of Bishop Gal loway. Dr. Heidt was re-elected secretary, with thirteen assistants. He was elect ed editor of the minutes for four year*. The price was advanced to 15 c.ents per copy. An edition of thirty-five hun dred copies is to be printed in thirty days. On' the death of Bishop Tlgert and Sam P. Jones a committee of memorial was appointed as follows: Revs. J. T. Davis, W.-F. Glenn, W. P. Lovejoy. A committee to prepare resolutions of sympathy»for Bishop Galloway as fol lows: Daves. Jenktn. J. H. Eakes, Irvine, Rev. IV. A. Parks. Tho bishop Is required to preach a semi-centennial sermon this session. A request from the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union of Atlanta for prayer by the conference for state pro hibition was rend and referred to the temperance committee. Presiding Elder Eakes, of the At lanta district, made a flne report of his district for the year, all assessment be ing paid and new church .bulldtnga be ing erected. The ( residing elders of the eleven districts made a flne repart of advance ment In church Work.- Bishop Ward In behalf of the preach ers of the Oxford district, presented to Dr. Heidt an elegant gold watch. Dr. Heidt responded with much feeling. FIFTIENTH CONVENTION WITHOUT MISSING ONE By SAM P. JONES. Cartersville, Ga.. Nov. 22.—At tho Baptist Stato Convention today Rev. J. H. Kilpatrick, of White Plaint, known at the nestor of the convention, who hat recently celebrated hit semi-centennial at a pastor at that point, * * had been stated that he had arose to a point of privilege and eaid that misted two meeting* of the convention in his fifty years of ministerial work, but that that was a mistake. This, he said, was the fiftieth convention he had atended. The body seemed touched by the talk of the veteran of the cross. THE ELEVENTH HOUR By CHARLES EDWARDS. T HEY bad been boys together, sworn eternal friendship, though this wits Henry (.’overtoil’s rankling secret— fallen III love with the same girl. It wo* because of Ethel Glyu that (.’ov ertoil hHil gone on his travels. He under stood that he hadn’t a chance with h^r. She was a young lady of expensive habits. Would he ever forget that beguiling uio- meut of hut. two months ago, when, after lutoxicntlng waits, he had bared bis rt* to Ethel’s proud eyes? The Irony of It! Mho hud let him tell *her nil about .She was his Ulol, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do to win her. And sbu looked so sweetly Interested. Hut she gave * *' * ‘ * it length, with her pretty ........ h to calm hliu. She told him she liked him very much, but could not marry him. lie hadn't seen her since. And now, miracle of miracles, here In this tumble-down little Portuguese village of the Upper Dour <J, after a rambling day on the mountains, whom should he find waiting for him' In the Ilraucadilha hotel smoklug room but Randolph Guest, his old friend of boyhood uml onward, with the tremendous news for him that his Uncle Hen Covington hud died nml- left him £75,- 000! Ah. if that were all! Hut having told him this. Randolph had more to say. •I want you to cut this touring. old hi, and come home for my sake and your . . -n. 1 am engaged to be married, and you are my Indispensable best man, Harry. You know Ethel Glyu pretty well, unjU may start congratulations right away. I d it great business to persuade her that two folks ran live on a thousand a year, but 1 did persuade her, and that’s how we stand. Hot. heavens! what a hunt 1 vo had to track you In this forsaken land! tnueh like It/’ , , . ••Delighted, of course; Indeed, charmed!” (•overtoil replied. “But It’s so much more amusing to hear you enthuse about your own -happiness.” •Oh. old A BUD Mollle Nugent lay In bed iu her pretty room at Grey Friars house a nulling the advent of her morning lea and hot water. Hhe had been domiciled honcatli Duchess of Woldsbire'a hospitable roof for n whole week now. and was thoroughly enjoying her visit. Hut It was uot of the amiable duchess that Mollle was at preoent thinking. It was rather that lady's son tbe holder of the title. Arthur Roland Greville, fourth Duke of Woldshire, was a handsome, good-tempered giant of some four mid twenty years of age and one of the most eligible parties In the kingdom. That lie was very obviously In love with luidy Enuyutrude Mullet—an other member of the Grey Friars house party—by no means diminished the interest which Mollle took In hlui. Indeed, It was mulnly due to the afore mentioned Interest that she had been so anxious to accept the duchess’ Invitation to spend a couple of weeks at the Wold- shires' country sent. The duke, for his part, -cordially liked the little debutante whom his mother had taken under her ntu ple wing and considered her very good form and remarkably devoid of ull uffecta- „ intrude, however, tv at not so cordial iu her expressions of approval. n rather belated np- - „ j dining room on the ;>artl<*ulur morning of which we write, her dysbip favored her with the coolest of r*l# in response to her blight greeting. At the conclusion of the meal Mollle sauntered Into tbe rose garden with a lioolc. It was not poor Mollie's fault if right In front of her was a Mg hedge and that on the other side of the hedge there was a bench which was presently taken posses- slue of by two people. Their voices reach- eatier distinctly where she sat. and Mollle ogtilxcd in the tones of the man those .captain Dennis c’arlyon, n good-looking voting guardsman and au ardent admirer uf Lidy Erniyntrmle’s. . ’’Why won’t you listen to me?” he was pleading. "You know how much I love yon. Can’t you give me one word of Uo|h.», dear?” , "It’s Impossible,” eauie the answer Iu a gentle, well-bred voice. "You see, unfortu nately. I don’t love you. Dennis, alt hough ‘ egard you as n very dear friend. If only i would be content with that/’ But I can’t tie content with that." he Interrupted sullenly. "I want more than your friendship. Ermyutrude; f want you for my wife. Ah. you may deny It now’, but there was u time when you did care u little for me. That was before ” He stopped abruptly, and Mollle leaned for ward a trifle more In her anxiety to let no wort! of the conversation escape her. "Go mi/' Iaiily Ermyutrude said, haught ily. • Before another and richer tunn came upon the Held/* Carlyon concluded with savage emphasis. There was a moment of tense alienee Ik>- fore Lady Krni/ntrade spoke. When yle* 'Id so her voice was under perfect control. I have not the vaguest notion to whom on allude." her ladyship said mendaciously. .Vor do I understand the rather extrnor- Ihmry attitude yon ore taking up with re gard to me. I am In love with no man , .-..rtii, rgptjfa «’arlyon. hut when I am shall certainly allow no one. least uf all mrself. to take me to task upon tbe sub- You needn’t be sarcastic. Ethel’s worth raving over, don’t you think?’ "Worth raving over? Hhe was Worth com mitting any orTmo for.” "Don’t,” exslalmed Randolph, suddenly; Mont’ look at mo like that! You’re trying to mesmerize rue. but you—you can t do it, you know." . „ Tho vision of Ethel was before Coverton again, more fiercely than ever. The agouy of ft! And the injustice! Hhe would worry hliu now. he know it. If Guest were to van- Ish from life. And lie and Guest were alone together In n country-or part of It-- which might so Innocently hide a s.*crcf. Why,,wluit could 1m* more simple than to take Ills friend into the mountains behlud Hrnncudllhn and have nn accident? At length Randolph rose, walked to one of Coverton went straight to the coffin with out a word. Screw driver and screws wero on the pavement. It was so like l’ortunl In tho wilds to leave such trifles lying about. “Tlioy don’t always dose them." said Coverton. "We might have a look at him." The lid lifted, and there lay Pedro Mar- -— — 1 '*•* - 1 — —*'—n his bandaged But In that moment cv! possession of (•overtoil. Hutting his hand on Randolph's shoulder, he said, sternly; ••D-don’t:" Randolph almost sighed. • "Yes,” whispered Coverton. exerting nil that demonnlcal force of which he was now so gloutlngly conscious, "you aw to help me. ” He made several passes before the other’s eyes, and Itnudolph stood rigid, with the light of life, ns It were, gone from his fare. Pallid nnd nslicn himself now as the corpse before him, (.’overtoil took up one of the great leaden sconces nnd Its caudle. He went down the nave first, to bolt the door. From the door he proceeded Into the south aisle along the wall. So to the east end. the north aisle nud chapels, and then bark again to a stone trap with rusty ring iu It. Having raised the stone, he saw the fcteps which led to n grisly hole, whero the (Hines of many generations of tnen and women were plied. And then lie retraced his steps, leaving the candle In the vault. Others of the candles he dispersed along work next to be done. laist of oil, be re moved the lid of the coffin nnd turned to Randolph, who was like a petrified being. ••Give me a band with this, rfiad follow me!” ho said. All Randolph's Individuality was sub. dead mini's head; and. expressionless __ Is*fore being bidden, Randolph took the dead feet. And slowly they inarched with CHINA, CROCKERY, ETC Basement Specials for Friday and Saturday Salad Bowls of tinted and dec orated ware; very great val ues at, only 10c Bisque Figures and Vases—A great line of new designs at, choice 10c Saturday at 10 A. M.—Tinted and decorated Cake Plates; Worth 25c; at 10c “Buster Brown” China-Prates, Cups and Saucers, etc.; very special at 10c Gift Cups and Saucers iu deco rated and tinted effects; 5c, 10c, 15c and 25c Open Stock China in new and pretty shapes and designs— very special vnlucs. » Oriental Busts, fancy Jap Vases? Salad Bowls, etc., etc.; very special at 50c Sugar and Cream Sets; pretti ly decorated aqd tinted; great values at, per set 25c Special Counter of Vases, Busts, Chocolate Pots, Crack er Jars, etc.; at, choice, $1.00 SATURDAY—Our Annual “Opening” of Toys, Dolls and Holiday Goods. Reception, 3.00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. Music 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Souvenirs for Children. Come and Bring Your Friends and Neighbors. nml eoniemnted on tho array ____ wludt we got a breadth of It, Harry?" Raid Randolph. "A ten mlnytea’ ■troll wouldu't In* a bad thing before turning In. ’ Nothing simpler. The window unlatched, they bad but to etep out nnd rejoice In the balmy softness. The bulk* of the sierra now loomed In tho distance, nnd tho faint yellow of three lighted wlndowa quite near them. Randolph pointed toward those win- ^•A ehurcb, no doubt.” wild Coverton. A keen nnd ghoulish dealre to visit the church there and tbeu possessed them. Ron dolph was willing. AU Rrancndllha II. itfliccp apparently, apace*. The church clock struck cracked, careless way. It flnlshcu only when they were nt the door, which yielded to (’overtoil's push. "Oh. I say/* whispered Randolph when the speHnl object in the middle of the now revealed to them Itoth. their burden pnst the arranged candles, and —with difficulty there—Into the crypt It self. When no part of poor Pedro was left visible he gave tbe word to Itaudolph to return. "Go up!” be mM. and In grim procession they returned to the empty coffin. Summoning hi* strength for a supreme effort, ('overtoil raised Randolph nt tho legs and arms, nnd laid him In the coffin. Then lie replaced tho lid nml drove In five or Ilnck to the hotel went Coverton, with fiendish triumph In him. Hut nearing the half hour after midnight, suddenly, ns at first, tbnt eager nightingale outside broke forth Into the sweetest song. ('overtoil started back nnd turned about nnd hla eyes settled In an agony of re morse upon a little porcelain tiling hung to the wall; a crucifix ebove nnd n scoop below. In, which, us he knew, was const* crated water. The words, * ~ ... .— t»d from his Ups, uml In another minute he was outside the hotel, hasteulug, heed less now of any chance human eye, again realised where he was, ull ... to return to tho hotel and go to bed. ••Haven't you bad enough of tide yet, Harry?" he asked. "It gives creeps!” ••Yes." enough of It. The next day they both made for Lis lion nud England. Again nnd again during flint day and days that followed he won said Coverton. *Tve had quite of it •• port Ram jealousy • felt so awkward •they*?” demanded Weld- Lady Bnnyntrude flt»d Captain )«•*-€.” Having delivered hrrsrif of this rally, "'nml I'm .1 brute to hnngl muaII speech, her Irate ladyship got up such a tcuder hearted little girl swept down the garden path, leaving her discomfited adorer to follow at a re spectful distance. . Mol lie shook with silent laughter ns she heard their footsteps die away. Then she perceived that her host was standing a Short distance away regarding her quint- rally. •*Yo tiling or other.” 1 t share the joke? ••You won r think any the worse of me If l tell you?” she asked, doubtfully. "Good Lord, no!" "Well.” dropping her voice mysteriously. • V e been eavesdropping. If I tntd moved they would have found out that I must have heard all they ami then they would buy —poor things!* ‘•And who a shire, curiously. ••Why. * Csvlyon.” A dull, red Hush suffused the young no- btemun's tanned cheeks. ••Well. I suppose the nature of their con versation wasn't ao very private?" tie re marked. Mollle smlhil sweetly. "I’m sorry to wiy It was—very much so. ' she replied timidly. ”TUev were evidently 111 th»* heat of a ‘overs’ quarrel. Captain t’arlyon was Re using Lady Hrmyntrude of throwing liltu *ver for n richer man. and she. jwsir dear, raa trying to prove to him how cruelly un just Ills assertions were.” "Oh!” "Hhe assured Captain Carlvon she loved him dearly, but that she was lamml to make a wealthy marriage. I suppose she was re ferring to i.ord Arnott. and that it Is It) of whom Cnptalu Carljren I* so Jealous, Lu’t "I suppose so," lie usseuted with a savage tmlrawfng of his breath. "I think it will Is* terribly ban! on the uinn sin* promises to marry If she doesn't really lore him." weat~ou MollJe In her sweet, wistful volet*. ••You won’t im-ntlon to any one what you have heard, will you?” he urged. Stic looked at him with shocked, bewil dered eyes. "OH. do you think ltt«* enpuhh he returned apologcil- are could make sport over the pain of others.' Ilow old are you, Mollle?" ••I’m Just eighteen." she answered. "Eighteen, eh? And your eyes are as blue ns the skies. Mollle, do you think you like me well enough to marry we?” There was an appreciable pause before she answered. When or last she spoke * ~ words wen* so faintly uttered that he to bend his ear to catch them. Her blue eyes met his gray ones. "You don’t love me,” she whispered, oilowlpg little soli to catch her voice. ••Yea. I do," he protested stoutly. "I lore your Innocence amt purity, your absolute gullcb'ssnc.xx. Mollle, 1 am waiting for lay answer. Will you be my wife!” Him bowed her, head mutely, and tho Duke, taking silence for consent, stooped and pressed his first kiss on the childish red mouth. GEORGIAN “WANT ADS’ Take the load off your mind. f|Try Them! lc. A WORD. Phone 4927. First Floor. Ladies’ Hose Supporters in most popular styes, very special value at, only 15c Music Rolls of good leathers, in . black and col ors; special values at $1.00 and 60c Ladies’ Purses in new and most popular styles, a great line at $1.00 and 50c Veilings in all the most fashionable shades; ex tra value at, per yard 10c Embroideries—A great line of regular 10 and 12 l-2c values at, per yard 7c Ribbons in all widths and colors, plain and fancy; 5c to 25c Basement Annex. Hearth Brooms—Extra well made and really worth 19 cents; special at lOo Feather Dusters—Extra quality; 10-inch size; very special at-only 10c Rolling Pins of select wood, with revolving handles; bargains at 10c Japanned Trays, heavy and strong; 12-inch size; special .....10c Frying Pans of best steel, with cold handles; 8-inclv size; only 10c Salt Boxes of select white wood, with hinged cover; special 10c Some Specials in Toys—Second Floor. Big line of prettily dressed Dolls at, choice 10c Toy Watches for the boys; spe cial at 5c and 10c Transparent Slates, with set of pictures; only 10c Bubble Outfits complete; flne toys for little folks Be Doll Chairs, Eockers and Set- lees; painted white 25c Magic Lanterns, with complete sets of slides; $1.00 and. .50c Rubber Snakes—Very lifelike; lots of fun; 10c and 25c Doll Dining Tables and Chil dren’s Dining Tables; 50c and ...26c “Loop«the Loop,” a scientific toy; special at 50c McClure Ten-Cent Co. Seven Stores in Six Cities. CHOOSING A WIFE By DOROTHY DIX. By DOROTHY DIX MUST be apparent to every thinking per»on that the amount of domestic happiness In the world would be enormously Increased if men and women would decide on what kind of life partner they preferred before marriage, Instead of waiting until after marriage to make up their minds on tile subject. Ah It Is, we conduct matrimony on the church grab-bag plan. We shut our eyes and clutch the first thing we get our hands on, and the divorce courts have to work overtime sorting out the misfits. The kind of wife a man ought to marry , depends on the kind of man. There Is no other such fallacy a* the attraction of opposites. What we want In marriage Is sym pathy, not contradiction, ami the first thing a man who contemplates matri mony should do is to clusslfy himself. Lot him decide whether he wants to be a clubman himself or the husband clubwoman: whether he yearns for peace or argument, and whether he wants a kitchen stove or a parlor orna ment. There are charms and virtues In ull, but there Is ulso a choice. For a practical man, a business worn- A man may choose a life partner be cause she suits him. A wise woman should not only consider whether the man suits her, hut whether she la going to suit the environment In which she will be placed. She should not marry a clubman If sho Is going to shed tear* over hlrf sarcastic remarks on her housekeeping. Hhe must not marry a clergyman un less she has spiritual grace enough to wear last year's bonnets, because the congregation disapproves of frivolity In other people. Hhe should never marry a vain man unless her flattery Is of such an Intox icating brand It will make every other woman’s seem like stale beer beside champagne frappe. Hhe should not marry an adored only son unless she Is prepared to battle with selfishness; or a brother with many sisters unless she has made up her mind to wait on him hand and foot. Of course, women don’t often con sider these points. They marry at ran dom, as If a husband was something you picked up on a bargain counter nnd could send • back to tho shop It It didn't suit when you got It home or you found out you didn't need it after all. The remedy for domestic unhappl- P. 0, SAVINGS BANK IS Omaha, Nebr., Nov. 22.—Prediction th ?t a postal cavings system would bo established In the United States waa made at the convention of the Nebras. ££..1®“*^****’*’ -AwocktUm by Carson Hildreth, president of the Franklin State Bank at Franklin, Nebr. Speaking of the falluro of banks In Pittsburg and hPUadelphla and of tho cago, Mr. Hildreth said: "Legitimate banking Interests- In America will continue to bo Injured by tho derelicts. Distrust will still bo shown. The agitation for safeguards will go on. ,# an Is a safe choice. Having earned ness la very simple. It merely consists money, she knows Its value and will run things on a, cash basis. 8he will have meals on schedule time, and will not he hoodwinked by tradespeople. She has worked with men ami knows their tricks and manners, and will not he deceived by fairy stories about lodge meetings. She Is not the wife for a conceited man, because she Is liked to forming her own opinions, nor IK she the wife for o stingy man, because she Is accus tomed to her own pocket book and will Inevitably demand a fair division of the family finances. Not without- reason have widows been considered peculiarly desirable as wives. A man’s Judgment always backs his fancy when he chooses one for a Ife. A young girl Is a conundrum. A widow is the answer. A girl of 18 may be anything—a bag or a load of hay—at 40. The widow has arrived. She Is what she Is. She has also had experience of men and doesn’t ask the Impossible. In a word, she has the advantage of the profes sional over the amateur. Widows are preferred risks In matrimonial bureau. For the worn and blase clubman, who is marrying for a home, there is noth ing equal to the spinster who has aban doned hope and then sees matrimony dawn on her horizon like a port to a shipwrecked mariner. 8he Is the true husband spoiler. She Is the woman who simply glories In making herself a doormat for a man to walk over. A woman’s choice of a life partner Is ore difficult than a man’s, because she d«»es not do the choosing. Matrimony for her Is a kind of con fidence game, in which she Is Invited to take a hand by some agreeable stranger with whom she meets up on the Journey of life, and the wonder Is not that she loses so often, but that she wins at all. Women are poor gamblers, because they always piny their own hand with out reference to anybody rise’s. That Is unv they play matrimony. They say, ”1 love,” and forget It Isn’t a sim ple game where they tan take their partner's best and go It alona. In finding out what you want before you get something else. Love should wear spectacles before marriage and blinders afterward. APPELLATE JUDGES INSPECT QUARTERS Owln* to a delayed train. Judge Arthur O. Powell, of Blakeley, did not reach Atlanta until noon Thursday for the consultation between the three judges of the appellate court and Gov ernor Terrell as to the quarters for the new court. Judge Russell and Mr. Hill were waiting with the governor when Mr. Powell arrived. The three judges Investigated per- soitally the various rooms In the capitol available for the court, but reached no definite conclusion about the mut ter. REPORT OF INCREASE CAN’T BE VERIFIED Norfolk, Va„ Nov. 23.—Nothing defi nite was obtainable here concerning the report that the Norfolk and West ern railroad had Increased the wages of Its employees 10 per cent. The Increase, It Is said, afreet* depot employees, depot agents, clerks and tho majority of tho employee* of the road. MEN AND ONE WOMAN ROB HOUSE OF JEWELRY. New York, Nov. 22.—The home of Richard Wlghtmhn, In West End ave nue. was robbed of 16,000 In Jewelry, and If tbo clews of the police prove true, the robbers were none other than two men and one woman, who, tinder the pretext of seeking; a home, visited many vacant houses In Harlem In an auto last week. Officer* Return. Brigadier General Duvall, command er of the department of Ihe gulf, to gether with his aide. Lieutenant R. Sr. Campbell, have returned to Atlanta from New Orleans. While In New Orleans General Duvall Inspected Jack-' son barracks and Fort HI. Julian. Grand Auction Sale FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23 and 24 AT 132 PEACHTREE STREET. AT 10 A. M. AND 3 P. M. The entire furnishing* of Mrs. Tompkins, deceased, consisting of five pieces of gilt parlo>- furniture, bruss fenders, andirons, Eastern and Ori ental rugs, Morris chair, rockers, bed room and dining room furniture, tw-i sofas, pedestals, lamps. Jardinieres, mahogany cabinet stand, one Grecian chair, oak hatruck, revolving bookcase, mahogany wardrobe, sewing ma chine, two bronze vases, walnut wardrobe, bronze candlestick, two small rugs, lot of pitchers, oak and walnut bookcase, vases on silver base, -in dent's lamp, carpet sweeper, oak refrigerator, china closet, steel range, gas range, two stoves. Ironing machine, tour large baskets, rattan and oak settee, two desks, adjustable armchair, ping-pong tablo, veranda swing, lot fifteen books and many other good things toq numerous to mention. Ry order Blanton E. Fortson, Administrator,