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FOUR | '•. , ; • aEsfel*.'’'. ]'o&!?wSgpmMX fprf r aa.. ’A ' 1 pR jJM 4 ‘ , , 2 ** ;1: Scene From “Slaves From the Orient,’’ at the Bijou This Afternoon and Tonight Only. FRANK TILLEY ACQUITTED OF A MURDER CHARGE Jury Fcrund That He V/as Justi fiable in Shooting Marcus MeTier. • Other Caßcs. Frank Till*?/, chance*! with murder, was found not guilty by a Jury In the superior court ycnterrlay afternoon. He was charged with the inuriler of Marcus McTler, another negro. He was represented by Mr. VV. Inman Curry, who put up an a bio defense for him. Tin* result was that the Jury took only .. short time to reach a ver dict of not guilty. Julian Pope, a partner with Joe Hates, In robbing the Atlantic Htates Warehouse Company, was found guilty Ist** yesterday ntft«*rnon by a Jury. The negroes had robbed the warehouse company of bracts hose nnxzlrn and sold them to n Junk dealer. Joe Bates had been found guilty earlier in the day r ‘-nde today mr* At The MocMeska Theatre ■» ■ Surprise Him With a GifttoWearThis Xmas Nothing you ran think of for a man will gratitv him more fully on Clirist mas nto riling than something to wear that costa a little more than lie thinks he can afford to pay himself. There fore we say “surprise him” for you will gratify the desire and receive due recognition for your thoughtfulness. Holiday stocks in this men’s fur ni'hing store are repute with a great variety of appropriate—though inex pensive —gifts. lie can’t have too many gloves— Or handkerchiefs— Or neckties— Or pairs of silk hose— Or fancy shirts— Or lots of other things that this Christinas store can’t speak of here for lack of room. SILVER’S Toggery Shop 992 BROAD STREET f r k £ IfcH • • *-’•’■ "V ’• • '•< P? - i f - ’ -i ••■ .. -V ff.'n HP** IK'-. ,•' v. t ;<? . m ■:•• 1 ' ’ *** Scene from “The Virginian," a Paramount Production at The Strand Today, Featurng the Favorite American Actor, Dustin Farnum. RISING PROBLEM IN BIG LEAGUES Plana to Keep Fighting Fed eral and Proposal of Trans fer of Jersey City to Brook lyn to Come Up at League Meet. New York.—rinns to continue the ftuht atfalnst the Federal league, among others the proposal to transfer the Jorsy City club to llruoklyn. will be discussed at the annual meting here next week of the National and Inter national I.ensues. Advance statements from club owners of the two leagues who will attend the big annual winter baseball conference, Indicate that peace negotiations between organized Iwseball and the so-called outlaw Fed eral*, have been abandoned and that the fight w ill be rsumed next season Ownership. The only obstacle in the wsy of transferring the Jersey City club of the National la-ague to Brooklyn, lies In the ownership by Charles Kbbets and the McKrever Brothers of the Brooklyn National la-ague club, of the Newark Franchise which they wish to sell before consenting to assuming the Joint responsibility of directing two teams on Kbbetts Meld In a campaign against the Brooklyn Federal* for pat ronage. It became known today that among the bidders for the Newark franchise Is Arthur Irwin, scout for the New Yurk American team. Irwin Is said to have the hacking of an or ganization of Newark business men who si-ek control of the franchise to insure baseball In that city. Rain Coats, Overcoats, at Martins.* $450,000 LOSS, FOREST FIRES. Hsrrisburg, Pa,—Forest fires In Pennsylvania have so far this year caused damage estimated at more than $450,000, according to a summary made up by the state department of forestry. The summary shows that 241,48*1 acres were burned over and that it cost the state more than $16,000 to extinguish the fire*. POPULAR DLDI.KI 2'\ inch** NORM AN 2‘, i.iche* il«.’!i». Ow:l.r>*»l)lilA.lK. H«Wt, THE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA, GA, Save votes for your favorite charity. Ten votes with every Purple Stamps A Great Sale Tomorrow of Separate Skirts Late new models and materials, including chuddah cloth, a crepey, dull, .silky material, ideal for mourning; colors navy and black. $8.98 Skirts reduced to 82 50 and $2 98 $5.00 and $6.50 Skirts, reduced to S 3 98 SIO.OO Skirts, reduced to Bf> 95 $13.95 Skirts reduced to- 87-95 Yoked models, tunic models or plaited models. A lot of checked and waffle cloth and othor novelty Skirts worth C 9 QO up to $6.50, for VU.7H 3 Small Boys’ Outer Coats Reduced Ak«« 2 years to 5 years, beautifully man-tailorod, $5.00 Coats for 83 98 $3.98 Coats for 82 98 Girls' Coats, 2 years to 1$ years, at SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES. Special lot of 32-iuch 15e Ginghams .. . 10d The Newest Models in Flare Bot toms, Full Back and Straight Line Coats All Reduced $12.50 and $12.95 Coats for 89 95 $18.95 Coats for 810 95 $15.00 and $15.95 Coats for 812 50 $16.50 and $16.95 Coats for 812 95 $17.50 and $17.95 Coats for 815 OO vcT* / -J-veSi, .. . 'yap"-. \ m ' URIAH CARR, BARTENDER FOR MR. SCHNEIDER FOR MANY YEARS, IS DEAD Uriah Carr, for years bartender for Mr. John R. Schneider at the corner of Sixth and Broad Streets, and one of the best known colored men In this city or section passed away last night. Uriah was respected by both white and colored people, lie was a very Intelligent man and had a great many friends. He Is survived by three daughters and two sons. Recently he had been working at the Hofhrau. When the prohibition law went into effect in Georgia, January 1, 1908. Mr. Schneider closed bis place and has never re-opened it for selling beer or whiskey. Since that time Uriah has worked at various places. ANDREWS BROS. CO. 870 bROAD STREET. - - AUGUSTA, GA. $18.75 and $19.75 Coats for 815 95 $25.00 Coats for 821-00 $27.50 Coats for 822-95 $29.75 and $32.50 Coats for 825 00 $35.00 Coats for 827 50 $65.00 Coats for... 8.39 75 HOLIDAY FURNITURE ™"' 1 —a— i ■■■ »■■■■■■■■ I —— Our Furniture Department is devoting most of its space now to the display of fancy pieces that make such handsome and valuable holi day gifts. And yet everything in the realm of Furniture enters into holiday plans. We are ready with the largest and finest stock of holi a day Furniture that we have ever shown. We feel sure that our as sortment in all its varied lines is the largest in the city. We show all the latest colors in the various woods. The styles range from the . latest American productions to copies of the best French and Colonial periods. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF VIGILANT LODGE The election of officers by Vigilant Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias, oc curred last night with the following results: Chancellor Commander, Joe S. Pil cher. * Vice-Chancellor, James A. Cannon. Prolate, John H. Lewis. Master of Works, W. F. West. Keeper of Records and Seal, M. E. Lnyfleld. Master of Finance, R. L, Oakman. Master of Exchequer, H. T. Wiggins. Master at Arms. W. A. Green. Inner Guard, J. M. Haynie. Outer Guard, W. P. Selileln. Trustee, three years. G. C. Schaufele. Shirts. Underware, Hats, Sox, Rain Coats. Men’sM’ants, Christmas Goods, •tc, 10 per cent off. F. G. Mertins. Long Coat Suits Vitally Reduced i tr $15.00 Suits for 88 95 $17.50 Suits -for 810-00 $19.95 Suits for 811-00 $22.50 Suits for 812 50 $25.00 Suits for 815 00 $29.75 Suits for 817-50 $32.50 Suits for 818 50 $35.00 Suits for 819 95 SHORT SUITS FOR $25.00 to $55.00 WORTH $32.50 to $45.00. Silk and Serge Dresses Price SERGE DRESSES $5.95 Dresses for 82 98 $6.95 Dresses for... 83 48 $8.95 Dresses for... 84 48 $13.95 Dresses for 80 98 $15.00 Dresses for 87 50 $19.95 Dresses for 89 98 $25.00 Dresses for 812 50 $29.75 Dresses for 814 88 Junior Suits *4 Price 13 YRS. 15 YRS. 17 YRS. $10.95 Suits for 85 48 $11.95 Suits for 85 98 $13.95 Suits for 80 98 $15.00 Suits for 87 50 / Large Easy Rockers, upholstered in tapestry .. . .$18.50 Medium size comfortable Rockers, upholstered in tapestry $10.50 Dainty Willow Arm Rockers, upholstered seat and hack.. .. .. .• .. •• •. .. .. . $9.50 Willow Sewing Rockers .. . > .-..... .$3.50 Morris Chairs with spring seat and back .... . .$15.00 Morris Chairs with regular cushion seat and back .. .SIO.OO Electric Reading Lamps, solid mahogany, with silk shades $12.50 Electric Piano Lamps, with extension base, made of solid mahogany and equipped with silk shades $25.00 Willow Reading Lamps with willow shades, lined with cretonne $18.50 Solid Mahogany Pedestals .. .. .. .......... $8.50 Mahogany Tabourettes .. $2.50 Mahogany Tip Tables ........... $9.50 Solid mahogany Smoker’s Stands, with glass ash trays . .$1.98 Fumed Oak Smoker’s Stands with glass ash tray . .$1.98 FOR THE LITTLE FOLK Folding Desks with roll chart and blackboard, $1.25 and $1.50 value, special ... .. .... .79c Willow Doll Cradles, small size ... ..... .98c Willow Doll Cradles, medium size. . .... ... .. . .$1.24 Willow Doll Cradles, large size -.. . .$1.49 Willow Doll Carriages, rubber tires with willow hood $3.50 to $7.50 Swinging Doll Cradles, lined with cretonne $1.75 to $2.25 Child’s Mission Rockers, with spring upholstered seats. . .. . .. •. ....... .;. .. ..$1.75 Child’s Willow Rockers .....-... .. .$1.98 Child’s Morris Chairs .. .$2.49 Save delay and annoyance by doing your Christmas shopping now. Shopping Bargains are always found in The Herald. AT THE MODJESKA THEATRE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2. Read These Prices. $37.50 Suits for 822 50 $39.75 and $40.00 Suits for 822 50 $42.50 and $45.00 Suits for 825-00 $47.50 and $50.00 Suits for 825 OO $57.50 and $60.00 Suits for 827 50 SILK DRESSES $15.00 Dresses for 87 50 $16.95 Dresses for 88 48 $18.95 Dresses for 89-48 $19.95 Dresses for 89 98 $22.50 Dresses for JRH 25 $25.00 Dresses for 812-50 $29.75 Dresses for 814 88 $35.00 Dresses for.. 817 50 $17.95 Suits for 88 98 $22.50 Suit for 811-25 $22.95 Suits for 811-48 $25.00 Suits for 812 50 STEAM HEATING SYSTEMS and Hot-Water Meriting Plants repaired and put In firat-clasß working order. Valves, Automatic Air Valves in stock, the very best quality. Expert steam-ntter for this work. Telephone us today. Phone 472. THE HENRY BUTT CO., 611 Broad Street. We Give and Redeem Purple Stamps.